Included will be new laboratory, classroom and collaboration spaces. !, CANDI HUTCHISON 76: That was fun remembering Ripon wintersI am not sure if it was my first winter or all four, but being a PhyEd major, I remember trudging from the Tri Dorms through knee high snow drifts, along the back path, to the gym for 7:45 a.m. classes. Dr. Folse, a respected scholar, and administrator, brings to Ripon more than 30 years of experience in higher education and a long-standing commitment to the liberal arts. And coming along with those warmer days is something very exciting our 15th Class Reunion! I ended the fall semester with a 4.00 GPA. At first, I wondered why they were clustered next to the fence interacting with the tourists. They moved to Ripon in 1961 when Ralph accepted a position as a full professor at Ripon College. Contact us at any time for immediate guidance and support. All gifts need to be into the College by June 30th and any gift given this year will go towards our Class Gift. Memorial gifts in Donalds name may be directed to Ripon College Franzen Science Center/Advancement/300 Seward St./Ripon WI 54971; Hope Hospice/Agnesian HealthCare Foundation/ssmHealth.com; First Congregational Church of Ripon/220 Ransom St./Ripon WI 54971; or the Salvation Army of Fond Du Lac County/237 N. Macy St./Fond du lac WI 543935. Paul Cassidy '89: We honor and thank him for his service. Details about the Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday, April 22, can be found at the same link. You will be surprised to hear that he himself bears all the school expenses of 40 million children in the world. There is a golf outing on Friday, and we are putting together some sort of cocktail gathering that night. Lenore was also employed as a field sampler at Green Giant. However, adulting can sometimes be boring so we hope this brief update spices up your day. Use additional filters or enter a classmates name if youre looking for something specific. It is letter time once again. He donated the entire money of the runner-up to hospitals in Argentina. Ive got dance classes, screenwriting workshops, improv classes, voice lessons, and a bunch of other stuff Im going to every week. This award is given to a student in order to recognize their achievement on the competition field and in academics. Have you recently moved, gotten married, started pursuing another degree, or have an awesome job? A few months ago, Katie and Paul attended a soil conference together. San Joaquin County / . Inflation has averaged around 2.8% per year since 86 ($1 in 1986 dollars is worth about $2.70 now). Apr 25, 2023. The league was founded in 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt, who was born in Ripon. We couldnt be more thrilled!, Submitted by: Class Agents: Kristen Rasmussen Olsen and Peter Hintz. Classes started on January 17, 2023, this spring semester. She went on to own the Ripon Thrift Store during the 1970s, where she enjoyed acquiring old furniture to repurpose and sell. Ripon Magazine is the official alumni magazine of Ripon College. I am currently living back in Ripon, and I am excited for my first Choral Director job out of college! Survivors include two sons. Like spring, our alma mater in the middle of Wisconsins prairie is also beginning to bud and grow with new life. Location. Messi is the best footballer in the football world. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 . Growing up as a first-generation college student and an immigrant, education played a very vital part in my life that was emphasized growing up. Those things cant replace the gift of life. Bailey Marie resides with her father, Benjamin (DAVIDs youngest son) and her mother, Brittany Ward, in Yarmouthport, MA. It is this generosity that is allowing Ripon to embark upon exciting new plans including groundbreaking for a remodeled science center and the new on-campus stadium. The weekend will also have many other festivities held throughout the campus. We look forward to your participation! Doing everything possible so the 22 year old version shows up instead of the 47 year old version!, MEGAN WISEMAN 98: Hello from Florida!! Does wonders to the taste of tonic. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Ripon Magazine, 300 W. Seward St.,. He received his MBA in 1970 from Indiana University and later completed an Advanced Management Program at Harvard University in 1988. Trust, you had an enjoyable summer with family or friends and a special holiday season. BEN VORPAHL 17 of Portage, Wisconsin, has joined the Seubert Family Dentistry Team in Portage, Wisconsin. Were moving to different areas of the world, finishing advanced education, starting new jobs, building families, and bringing new life into this world. He received a degree in business administration from Greenville College. Its remarkable to see the growth and diversity our class network has across the world. JADEE KELLOGG 16 is now working for the career services program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. If this is something you would like to see in upcoming letters, let us know! Mary was born on January 21, 1958, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Class of 1983 He received a Masters Degree in business administration from Emory University. But we dont know everything about it. Submitted by: Office of Constituent Engagement. I have heard from a number of you like BRUCE CLAUTER 73, MICHAEL MIZEN JR 73, MARTY MORRIS 73, KATHY GRAUNKE 73, BRONNA WOLLMAN 73, KEITH KNESER 73, and others that they plan on being there. Friday will include a pub crawl around Ripon and Saturday will feature a casual social gathering at the Bovay Terrace. I did not take a full-time teaching position yet, but I am substituting as much as possible and I took on leading the first-grade BRAVE program at Barlow. Then DAVE 81 & I went to Egypt and had an incredible experience exploring temples, pyramids & the Sphinx. Each class of alumni receives a letter bi-annually detailing developments with Ripon and their fellow classmates. I get to plan outreach and in-store events for the public, as well as design layouts and execute store displays. We did the Golden Circle tour of the island to see the glaciers, lagoons, hot springs, geysers, and lakes. He is also survived by his longtime best friend, Mel Barrios of Toledo, OH. I really think they should give all of us a winter break like college students get; I could definitely use a month off each year. A recent article says that they are planning to start building in May this year and complete the project in March 2024. I always like to encourage you to donate to Ripons annual fund. Periodically a representative from National ADPi visits me because I make a donation. Additionally, I have been named the head official and Assigner for the Waupaca Area Rec Soccer Program.. KATELYN VAN SWOL 18 of Racine, Wisconsin, graduated with their masters in communication from Arizona State University in December 2022, and is working for Uline as a direct marketing coordinator on the special projects team. Donald attained the rank of sergeant during his WW II military service in communications while in the Aleutian Islands off Alaskas coast and in Italy. Her parents were Gladys and Herman Smith. At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and economics. Watch your inboxes for more reunion-related communications, but for now, theres a lot going on on campus between now and Alumni Weekend. It means a lot to have someone as loyal as Wayne to provide this important service to the Class of 1963 and to Ripon., ELLIE ALCOCK 63: First a THANK YOU to WAYNE for being our Class Agent in recent years. Ripon College again has been place d on national rankings lists of the best institutions for undergraduate education. From what we have heard, she has been going to sporting events, concerts, and other activities students are a part of. Next, I am sure you have some sort of news regarding the new Boys and Girls Club that is supposed to be built in Ripon. Ron was born February 4, 1940 at. Ripon, CA. And those adorable wild horses that were imported from Mongolia years ago. Submitted by: Class Agent: Barb Williams Clay. We look forward to your participation! Oleen passed away suddenly on November 29, 2005, and Don had a memorial tree planted for her on Historical Societys grounds. Our class has shown strong support in the past and for this year, you have until June 30th to donate to the Ripon Fund. I am ever grateful to be able to stay in touch with such a neat group of people and to learn where your journeys take you. SAM DEY 16 and ALEXANDER SNELL 16 were married! We still travel some and enjoyed a river cruise in France, Germany and Switzerland in the fall. He lived his long life joyfully and embodied the injunction of Micah 6:8 "to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with his God.". . Lets continue that tradition and also focus on increasing our class participation to meet or beat 40%. NIKKI ZENS LINDBERG 89 and I are off and running in 2023 and we both enjoy keeping up with many of you as you traverse the globe. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. This is a great opportunity to visit with Vickie and other alumni and parents as she provides initial remarks about her vision for the future of the College and answers questions. Before retiring, he traveled internationally to supervise machine and control panel operation, maintenance, and repair in Asia and Europe. RV adventure towards western Canada next summer is the grand idea. I began a job at Labcorp as a study technician, meaning I assist in the process of collecting data to ensure that new pharmaceutical drugs are safe for the public., CLAIRE LUEBKE 22: I am currently in UW Oshkoshs masters of social work program. Participation number is what we are going for, so please try and contribute something! He was born June 29, 1912 in. Alex is at Exact Science and Samantha is spending time at home with their son, James. The trip was especially exciting for him as he was accompanied by his wife, Oleen, who was a life-long art enthusiast and artist with a special affection for Renaissance painters and sculptors and the Roman Empire. The Forever Ripon Campaign is also underway. PAT CARROLL CARSON 60 is now living in a small house in Aurora. The first is an. That said, Ive never said no to a picture of your dogs, your current reading list, or your Netflix recommendations either! Submitted by: Class Agents: Lauren, Eleanore, and Holly. Ripon College Obituaries and Memoriams. During the 1960s he helped oversee the final stages of construction of a set of bottle manufacturing machines in Bologna, Italy. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Bought a convertible. The spectacular sight more than made up for the spartan accommodations., Room Blocks: As we approach our reunion year, we hope that you take this moment to pause and reflect. Aside from that, we welcomed our third grandchild in November, bringing the total to three precious little ones. Younger daughter, Jennifer, works for the USGS out of Laurel MD. P.S. The next evening, we loved seeing Billy Crystal in his Broadway show, Mister Saturday Night, all in New York City. She was always full of laughter and fun. Ripon, WI 54971. This spring, we will celebrate the inauguration of a new president, Dr. Victoria N. Folse, and welcome her new leadership to campus. TENE ROBINSON 18 of Plainfield, Illinois, had a baby girl who just celebrated her first birthday. Stay tuned for more information. A lifelong educator, Mary taught in Watertown and New Richmond, Wisconsin, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1984. I have been doing all of this while settling into my new apartment in West Allis., KATY DANO 22: Since graduation, I have been working for Photography To Profits. It is completely and utterly a product of grotesque partisan gerrymandering., LAURA WOLF STORZER 89: I have moved to North Naples, Florida. Submitted by: Class Agent: Melinda Trainor Hutchinson. The main takeaway to remember from this class letter is that our 30th Reunion is this summer! Groundbreaking will also begin on the Red Hawks Stadium: a mixed-use space that will house the football and soccer teams, allow for a better fan experience for students and families, and provide a setting for concerts, intramurals and other student and community activities. The Ripon College Advancement Office is incredibly thankful for Waynes volunteerism in writing bi-annual Class Letters and organizing past reunion celebrations. I am also getting married later this year., BAILEY ZANCK 22: Since graduating Ive been working as the event coordinator for a business called The Soap Opera on State Street in Madison. There was an error processing your request. It is located in La Masia. We have plans to renovate Farr Hall and plans to build our very own campus stadium. He transitioned to race management, serving on race committees for the Lac LaBelle Yacht Club, Inland Lakes Yachting Association throughout the Midwest, and international regattas in Key West, Florida, and the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Savannah, Georgia. I live in the Everglades! But honestly, its a good time and our class has a good amount of people turn up even in non-reunion years. Our Class Agent email address is [emailprotected], feel free to add it to your contacts for our future correspondences. For the past three years she has been working as a home health aid. In her spare time she works on illustrations for her first childrens book. I am happy with where life has taken me and I look forward to the path that is to come., OLIVIA AMBROSE 22: I have been attending Carroll University in Waukesha to pursue a masters degree in nursing. That means the dinner on Saturday night will be more of a party than a ceremony. JEAN BISCHMANN 64, a freshman suite-mate in Wright, was my maid of honor. Hope to hear about lots of fun little gatherings. She also gets to travel with both these lovely ladies this year: TOBI and NIKKI are going to Antarctica and Buenos Aires in March, and SCOTTIE is joining NIKKI on a womens trip to Greece in May. Looking ahead, Alumni Weekend is planned for June 22-25, 2023. 1 single and Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon was the top album. Aurora Maral. Donate to charity. We look forward to seeing what youve been up to! My lab group focuses on maternal nutrition and pregnancy outcomes, which are topics that I am very passionate about, and I am excited to continue with my education and research here at MSU. In retirement, he was an active leader in the Tellico Village community. Jack Powers of Brevard, NC, a professor of chemistry at Ripon College from 1957 through 1969, died Oct. 28, 2022. Life is starting to feel less and less like transition and uncertainty as we all start to figure out our paths. Powers died October 28, 2022, on his 93rd birthday. We look forward to celebrating your 60th Reunion together June 22-25, 2023, and hope to see you on campus then! He was a Phi Delta Theta and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. If youre not part of the Ripon College Class of 1993 Facebook page, please join! Please remember to send me the updates on your life, loves and ailments. Below you can find information if you are planning to attend! Also, Roadhouse is still amazing.. Argentina was the runner-up in the World Cup when Messi was there. Would be awesome to see familiar faces just like last year! Utilize On-campus housing (in Tri-Dorms and Bovay Hall), registration opens April 1. JON ANDERSON 89: Hey everyone. There are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake (, More information about the event and activities occurring during Alumni Weekend will be available at Ripon.edu in the upcoming months. If nothing else, at least come for the free beer the College provides. He worked for 10 years in the Tokyo office of Chemical Construction Corp, New York, as the general office manager. P.S. I will also be helping coach the JV softball team there starting in March and have been head coaching a 14U travel team in Fond du Lac.. Donalds family expresses their deepest appreciation for the staff of Prairie Place Assisted Living facility and the Hospice Hope of SSM Health for the loving care and attention they provided for Donald over the last seventeen months. You have permission to edit this article. Since were a reunion year, this year we want to see some additional participation, so think about a little extra support for your alma mater. We want this Donations of any amount assist in supporting the amazing work of the College. Their photo hung on the wall above the table where they ate lunch at Seasons Coffee Shop every weekday for many months. We hope this letter finds you well! From what we have heard, she has been going to sporting events, concerts, and other activities students are a part of. The Neills have opened their home to our class for many years and we want to thank them again for their great hospitality! Stay tuned for more information and plan to participate if you can. Make your hotel reservations soon so you dont miss out. Search by Name. New York is both as great, and as gross, as everyone says. ELLIOT HOERDEMANN 18 of Fayetteville, Arkansas, started a new role in February as a distributor sales executive at Molson Coors Beverage Company covering the state of Arkansas. And, again, my apologies to BILL PYE 61 for overlooking his note last time. I am looking forward to applying to become an actual teacher in the coming year. I now have six total pets: two dogs and four cats. CARLOS RUIZ 98 joined the Ripon College Alumni Association Board of Directors! 9:15 a.m. // Golden R Club Breakfast and Induction Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union Cobblestone Suites (Ripon) Book by calling 920.748.5500 (must call to book). Lenore was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Jr. and Ethel Decker; husband, Jackson Kohl; daughter, Kathleen Kohl; sister-in-law, Althea Decker; and several aunts, uncles and siblings. I ended my fall semester with a 4.00 GPA and am excited to continue my education here and in all the opportunities before me. She was a terrific cook and her lemon meringue pies will surely be missed. As always, if you have news to share, please send it to me or to Savanah Cousert 22, Engagement and Communications Specialist in the alumni office at Ripon, at [emailprotected]. Im in class for around nine hours every day. Its been a great learning experience, and Im very excited to keep growing with the company!. AKIRA AKI TOMITA 61of Kawasaki Shi city, Japan, died Oct. 22, 2022. Im also hoping to get a cat or two soon!, ZOE HAZEL 22: Since June, I have moved to Madison and now work in the marketing department at Duluth Trading Companys Headquarters. Ripon College LESTER SCHWARTZ OBITUARY Artist, professor, and father, died at age 93 on May 16, 2006. JOSH SATZER 98: Busy chasing 6-year-old and 13-year-old to their extracurricular activities. At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and Physics and participated in athletics. WILLIAM PUERNER 60 of Calvert City, Kentucky, died Jan. 30, 2023. A copy of the survey is included with this letter. The Ripon reunion is penciled in on our calendar, we shall see???. It is letter time once again. We have a Mediterranean cruise on the agenda for April. Newspaper. There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, April20-23, to celebrate Ripons 14th President, Victoria N. Folse, and the exciting momentum happening within our campus community. . There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, April 0-23, to celebrate Ripons 14th President, Victoria N. Folse, and the exciting momentum happening within our campus community. My wedding date is June 15, 2024. Donald formed a special bond with Nalani and his bonus granddaughters Esther and Sarah Rodman who visited him after middle school many days for snack time and card games. It is one of the oldest businesses on State St. so there is a lot of heritage embedded in the store and the customers that come in. He also won re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly for his first two-year term. As always, please keep Ripon in your thoughts and financial plans. Just keep it clean. At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and Physics and participated in athletics.