November 2019 Issue No. 75
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Culver-Stockton College
Office of Advancement & Alumni Programs
e-Newsletter
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The announcement of a $1 million gift in honor of President Kelly M Thompson from an anonymous donor was made during a press gathering Thursday, October 17 in Pepsi Hall at the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation and Wellness Center on the Culver-Stockton College campus.
A portion of the gift will go toward the construction of an experiential learning center on campus.
The Center for Experiential Learning will be built as an addition to the south side of the Gladys Crown Student Center. Approximately half of the $1.25 million cost for construction of the center has been raised.
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Memories from Thursday, October 17
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Homecoming started with a record crowd in attendance at the Scholarship Luncheon in the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation and Wellness Center. Student scholarship recipients had lunch with their scholarship representatives.
The following new scholarships were represented this year. If you have questions about establishing a scholarship, please contact the Office of Advancement & Alumni Programs at alumni@culver.edu or 800-755-2287.
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The John M. Brodmann Endowed Scholarship for Chemistry Majors
Pictured from left: John Brodmann and Sulaiman Qanni
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The Nate and Ann Zelinske "Are You Kind?" Endowed Scholarship
Pictured from left: Nate Zelinske `99 and Kyle Edwards
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The Larimore Family Endowed Scholarship
Pictured from left:
Marilyn Kubicek, Ryan Gibson and Terry Larimore `65
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The Rat Pack Endowed Scholarship
Pictured from left: Trent Platz `06 and Bryce Turnbough
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Schwan Family Dining Room Dedication
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The official opening of the Schwan Family Dining Room, previously called the
Presidential Dining Room, was held on Thursday evening , October 17, 2019.
Pictured from left: Ron Leftwich `64,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
Mike Bringer `93,
Director of Security and Facilities,
Joe Schwan `59 and President Kelly M. Thompson
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Memories from Friday, October 18
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Women's Locker Room Dedication
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The newly remodeled women's locker room in the Charles Field House was dedicated during Homecoming.
Pictured above from Left: Head women's basketball coach Janette Burgin,
President Kelly M. Thompson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ron Leftwich `64 and
head women's volleyball coach Daniel Cabrera
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On Friday, October 18 we honored our fellow alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the college at the Alumni Honors Banquet.
Pictured above from left: Susan (Godard) Dudas accepted the Honorary Wildcat Award for her mother Bet Godard, Dr. Scott Giltner, Dome Award, Todd Goderstad `83, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Michael Sweeney `10, Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, Stacy (Stout) Raith `83, Leadership and Service Award, Susan (Frazier) Goderstad `81, Distinguished Alumna Award.
Not pictured: Marjorie Ellison `90, Dome Award and
Blair Stanicek `62, Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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Pictured from left: Barclay Raith, Sophia Wolff, Stacy Raith `83, A.J. Raith and H.B. Turner `79
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Pictured from left: Philip Hercules, Susan (Godard) Dudas, David Dudas and Nick Harris.
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Pictured from left: Dr. Alissa Burger, Dr. Scott Giltner, Heather Keller-Giltner and Bev Dunn `65.
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Pictured from left: President Kelly M. Thompson, H.B. Turner `79, Susan (Frazier) Goderstad `81 and Todd Goderstad `83
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The 2019 Blue and White Mixer was held in the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Recreation and Wellness Center. Reunion pictures were taken, and many memories were shared. The evening was topped by a firework display co-sponsored by J&M Displays.
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Pictured from left: James McAnally `71, Dan Schmelter `73 and
Gary Kaneshiro `71
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Pictured from left: Robin Greger `78, Deb Schoenfelt `78 and Ed Schoenfelt `78.
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The Culver-Stockton College women's volleyball team celebrated homecoming by defeating Hannibal-LaGrange University for the 15th cousecutive match at Charles Field House Friday night, October 18, 2019.
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Pictured above from left: Vicki Hlavacek `68 and President Kelly M. Thompson
Alumni enjoy breakfast by invitation at the Pillars (the President's home) prior to the Homecoming parade.
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Kent Miller `73, Tom Wiltshire `63, and Cindy Wiltshire `64.
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President Kelly M. Thompson, John Lee `69, Lora (Lofgreen) Boyer `69 and L. Paige Bence `69
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The 1969 Football Team was honored during Homecoming for the best record in the History of C-SC Football.
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President Kelly M. Thompson
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Homecoming Court Nominees
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Alpha Xi Delta sisters gathered to enjoy the teddy bear collection.
Pictured top row from left: Denise Cook `73, Shelly Conner `93,
Robyn Oliver Ruesing `98,
Sallie Jo Cunningham `95, Marilee Kay `76, Karla McReynolds `81, Susie Leftwich and
Ron Leftwich `64. bottom row Left: Beth Musick `85, Angela Campbell `94,
Susie Biggerstaff `02 and Gina Driscoll `83
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Congrats to the Class of 1969!
Each year, alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more have lunch together and share memories made on "the Hill".
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The above members attended the Top of the Hill luncheon to commemorate their 50-year class reunion.
Pictured above top row left: Ron Eiben `69, Roger Allen `69, Edward Czerwinski `69, John Lee `69, Gladys (Dremann) Folkers `69, Milan Folkers `69, Dennis Knotts `69,
Philip Ahern `69, Vern Naden `69, Jacquelyn Pitman `69, Larry Gorrell `69
Middle row from left: Santo Carfora `69, Lora (Lofgreen) Boyer `69,
W. Jeanne (Gray) Knotts `69, Susan (Narbutas) Ort `69, J. Ann Durand `69 and
Walter Dudek `69
Front row from left: Janet Cartwright `69, Jeanne (Baxter) Carfora `69,
Anne (Downs) Johnson `69, Patricia (Sims) Thoren `69, L. Paige Bence `69,
Carol (Barr) Rippe `69, Lynn (Shanks) Gorrell `69 and Diane (Baily) Carlstone `69
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Homecoming 2019 King and Queen
Homecoming King: K.T. Seth
Homecoming Queen: Jenna Lord
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Fourth-ranked Grand View University spoiled the Culver-Stockton College football team's homecoming for the second straight year with a 21-18 victory
Saturday, October 19 at Ellison Poulton Stadium.
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Ron Leftwich `64 and wife Susie Leftwich
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The teddy bear collection of Ron Leftwich ’64 and his wife Susie, along with a collection of paintings by Sheri (Lewis) Grote ’95, are on display at the Mabee Art Gallery in the Herrick Foundation Center on the Culver-Stockton College campus through Nov. 15.
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Artist Sheri (Lewis) Grote `95
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1969 Football Team Celebration
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The 1969 football team was honored at this year's Homecoming. The team established a school record doe most victories in a season by posting a 7-1-1 season, surpassing the record of the 1968 team (5-4).
The members of the team served as grand marshals in the Homecoming parade. They were introduced at half-time of the football game. After the game there was a reception where players gathered and told stories of their time on the Hill.
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Pictured back row left: Charles Compton `73, Jack Grandi `70, Joe Hogan `73, Duane Weller `73, Gary Kaneshiro `71, Larry Doty `72, Dan Schmelter `73, Millard Bondurant `72 and James McAnally `71
Middle row from left: Steve Fannin `71, Mike Meyers `73, Bob Hutton `70, Tod Steele `71, Tom Henzi `70, Keith Alexander `70 and Jenkins Davis `70
Front row from left: Amy (McBride) Basic, Jack McBride `77, Dennis Steele `72, Betty McBride (Head Coach Dr. Jack McBride's widow), Bill Buckner `71, Mick Milby `70, Bruce Rowe `70 and Dan Arrington `70
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The Culver-Stockton College men's soccer team was limited to five shots in a 2-0 loss to 23rd-ranked Grand View University Saturday, October 19 at Ellison Poulton Stadium.
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The Culver-Stockton College women's soccer team made it a perfect week with a 2-0 senior night victory over Grand View University Saturday, October 19 at Ellison Poulton Stadium. Earlier this week
Culver-Stockton College women's soccer team snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Baker University Wednesday, October 16 night at Ellison Poulton Stadium.
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The Alumni Board sponsored a trivia night at the Lewis Street Playhouse. We had eight fun filled rounds of trivia. Thank you to everyone who participated.
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Upcoming Culver-Stockton College
Alumni Events
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Wildcat Basketball Pack the Stands
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Let's go support the Wildcats at their first away games of the season.
Enjoy snacks, swag and some great basketball action.
Women play at 5:30 p.m. and men play at 7:30 p.m.
at
Hannibal-LaGrange Univesity
in Hannibal, MO.
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Culver-Stockton College Alumni are invited to attend a gathering at the home of
Joe Sniezek`77
on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to welcome the holiday season. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
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Kansas City Holiday Event
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Join fellow alumni for the dinner theatre performance of Winter Wonderettes presented by Summit Theatre Group. Winter Wonderettes is directed by
Ben Martin `75
. This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
Tickets are $35 Dinner is included in this price.
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Ushering in the holidays for Culver-Stockton College and the Canton community for well over 150 years, the Christmas Choral Concert on December 17
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at 7pm in Campbell Auditorium begins with the 60-voice Collegiate Choir singing a joyful, syncopated processional based on the ancient chant
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
by Michael John Trotta. They continue the rhythmic energy with a carol from Haiti,
Noél Ayisyen
and showcase seasonal works of John Rutter, Eric Whitacre, and Charles Ives.
Can't join us for the concert in Canton? We will be live streaming it on the college's official Facebook Page.
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Central Missouri Alumni Event
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Many thanks to Robin Greger `78 and
Greg Logsdon `91 for hosting a wonderful reception in Columbia, Mo.
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Pictured above from left: Charlie Strain `89, Jeannie (Holland) Williams `86 and Carla Boren `83
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In addistion to alumni, members of the C-SC men and women's golf team were in attendance as well.
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Culver-Stockton College Choir Tour
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The Concert and Chamber Choirs, under the direction of Scotty Allison, offered Songs of Love: Renaissance to Recent on their recent tour of St. Louis County, October 11-13. 2019. They performed for 4 schools and 3 churches during their tour.
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The C-SC Choir performed at
Webster Groves Christian Church
in St. Louis. The choir enjoyed the hospitality of the church and a delicious dinner on Friday, October 11th.
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Several alumni were treated to a performance of the choir on October 12th at
St. Charles Christian Church. The church treated the students to ice cream and a dinner.
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Alumni and members of the
First Christian Church of Troy hosted the choir at their morning worship service and provided a delicious lunch on Sunday, October 13th, before the choir headed back to Canton for the final tour performance at 3 p.m.
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DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS AND ESTATE GIVING
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November
11/7 Hannibal-LaGrange Basketball Alumni Reception
December
12/5: Canton Christmas Parade
12/12: St. Louis Holiday Event
12/14: Kansas City Holiday Event
12/17: C-SC Christmas Concert
January
1/7: Estero, Florida Event
1/8: Clearwater, Florida Event
1/22-25: MMEA - Lake of the Ozarks
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Don't miss an alumni event or enjoy pictures from events that you can't attend!
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Follow our Social Media Sites
Facebook: @CulverStocktonAlumni
Instagram: @cscalumni1853
Twitter: @CSCAlumni
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Like our Alumni Area Facebook pages:
St. Louis Alumni: @STLCSCAlumni
Kansas City: Culver-Stockton College Kansas City Alumni Association
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Judy Veselsky `65
October 4, 2019
Lake Geneva, WI
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Joan (Begole) Rusnack `57
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October 7, 2019
Sister Bay, WI
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Elaine Alberts
Wife of former trustee Bill Alberts
October 20, 2019
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Milo Marr `68
October 22, 2019
Hopewell, VA
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Are you hearing wedding bells or the pitter patter of little feet?
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Let us celebrate these life milestones with you!
If you could provide a picture by emailing it to alumni@culver.edu, we will publish it in an issue of the Chronicle.
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Officers and members of the C-SC National Alumni Board
President
Mr. Mathew (Mat) Holt '08
Vice President
Mr. Steve Viorel '02
Secretary
Mrs. Deb Schoenfelt '78
Treasurer
Mr. Tom Sutton '81
Members
Mrs. Jill Arnold Blickhan '79
Ms. Lisa Bohan '14
Mr. Jay Johnson '04
Ms. Leslie Johnson '02
Mr. Kevin Kain '73
Mrs. Kim Larson '82
Mr. Chris Lee '07
Mrs. Kara Mandrell Avis '00
Mr. Ben Martin III '75
Mr. Charlie Nager '84
Mr. Brent Hickenbottom '00
Rev. Sam Pulliam '86
If you live in one of these metropolitan areas and would like to become involved with the local alumni association, please contact:
St. Louis Area Alumni Association
Greater Kansas City Alumni Association
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Culver-Stockton College | 1.800.755.2287 | alumni@culver.edu | culver.edu
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