EHE News
2006 College Reunion,
Fall Tailgate Build on Traditions of Excellence
The huge Davis Gym at the exciting new Recreation and Physical Activities Center provided a fabulous space for our enthusiastic alumni.
The Ohio State 2006 Reunion Weekend Sept. 1 and 2 marked the first opportunity for alumni from the new College of Education and Human Ecology to celebrate together.
A good time was had by all on Friday, Sept. 1, at the Alumni Reunion Dinner. A representative group of alumni from the new college toasted the anniversary of their graduation, relived good memories, and honored the excellence of their past and exciting future.
Music from the eras of the graduating classes filled the air, interspersed with music by the Ohio State Marching Band and other popular favorites. The conference room at 807 Kinnear Road was transformed into a celebration space.
The location, which belongs to the college's Literacy Collaborative and Center for Learning Excellence, assumed a festive air. The meal of succulent pot roast and apple pie a la mode, favorites from the 1950s, heightened everyone's enjoyment of the event.
On Saturday, September 2, more than 450 people attended the new college's Fall Tailgate before the game with Northern Illinois. Balloon arches and a parade of flags decorated the Davis Gym at the new Recreation and Physical Activities Center (RPAC) on campus.
Alumni from diverse programs of the college mingled at both events, enjoying each other's fellowship and appreciating the strength of our diverse expertise. Student ambassadors, faculty, and staff, all from different areas of the new college, added to the broad range of people getting acquainted.
"We enjoyed it a lot," said Cynthia O'Connell (BS '56, Education) of the reunion dinner. "We liked talking to the dean, who sat at the table with us. We heard many interesting stories and enjoyed hearing the points of view of the many people. My husband didn't go to Ohio State, but he liked the idea so much of having a reunion for each college's alumni, he proposed it to his alma mater. We had a very good time."
"It was good to see the combination of college alumni," said Phyllis Wiley (BS '56, Home Economics Education) of the reunion dinner. "It's exciting to meet with others. They were so interested in our work with our unique camp in Ohio," she said, referring to Marmon Valley Farm and Faith Ranch, which she and her husband Bill Wiley manage.
"Our combined Fall Rally certainly was a great beginning event for the new college," said Louann "Tot" Heinrichs, past president of the Human Ecology Alumni Society. "It was neat seeing 'old' and 'new' faces and realizing how much we all have in common. It was fun to table hop and conversation came easily. Plan to join us next year."
Photos of the reunion dinner and the tailgate follow. The reunion weekend was a grand event, and everyone expressed appreciation for the opportunity to celebrate together.
The Reunion Dinner
A group of PhD alumni from the class of 1977/78 found the 2006 reunion dinner a terrific opportunity for a get-together. They are (L-R, back row) Violet Allain, who is associate dean in the Office of General Education at James Madison University; her guest Michael Allain; Gerald Mager, professor at the School of Education, Syracuse University; Jane Applegate, professor, College of Education, University of South Florida; David Clinefelter, president, Andover College; (L-R, front row) John Johnston, professor, College of Education, University of Memphis; his guest Kathy Johnston; and Betty Myers, assistant professor, College of Education, Shepherd College.
(L-R back row) Julia Bitzel, Human Ecology (HEC) Alumni Society Board of Governors; D.A. Kreinbihl, HEC Alumni Society Board President; Louann "Tot" Heinrichs, HEC Alumni Society Immediate Past President; Carolyn Manley, BS 56, Education; (L-R front row) student ambassador Julie Hutner, Human Nutrition; Industry Coordinator Lorrie Hall; Velma V. Everhart, HEC faculty emerita and HEC Alumni Society Board of Governors; Development Officer Tracy Bleichrodt.
(L-R seated) Bill Wiley, BS '57, Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, and Phyllis Thompson Wiley, BS '56, Home Economics Education, owners of Faith Ranch, Jewett, OH; student ambassador Amy Haynes, Dietetics, Donna Christman, BS '56, Education; Cynthia O'Connell, BS '56, Education, and her guest Bob O'Connell. Standing, L-R: Marti Andrews, faculty, Department of Human Nutrition, and Dean David Andrews.
(L-R back row): Bob Hite, EdLums faculty representative from the School of Educational Policy & Leadership; and student ambassadors Angela Rule, Early Childhood Development and Education, and Melissa Faber, Textiles and Clothing.
(L-R seated): Development Officer Jeri Kozobarich; Mary Hoyt, EdLums board member and immediate past president; and Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement Barbara Ludwig.
(L-R back row): Ron Neff, guest of Roberta Neff, BS '96, Education; Senior Associate Dean for Academics Sandy Stroot; Mary Thomas, BS '56, Education (middle), and her guest Sue Barron in yellow; student ambassador Keisha Stockwell, Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
(L-R front row): Bob Sexton, BS '55, Business, guest of Janice Sexton, BS '56, Education.
The Fall Tailgate
Our 50th reunion alumni from the class of 1956 were honored by a round of applause from the hundreds of assembled attendees. The alumni are (L-R) Constance Kellon, Donna Christman, Carolyn Manley, Mary Thomas, Janice Sexton, and Mary Lou Craig.
L-R: Faculty Emerita Sharon Redick, alumna Peggy Haney (BS '66, Family Resource Management), and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Students Penny Reighart.
L-R: Alumna Adrienne Adams Bowden (BS 2001, Human Development and Family Science) and alumni Sheila Carter (BS 2006, Textiles and Clothing). Carter is also an administrative associate in the Office of Development with the college.
(L-R): Ed Erlanger (BS '68, MA '71, Education) and Evelyn Erlanger (BS '68, MA '75, Education, both in white shirts, and Mary Lou Craig (BS '56, Education) back center joined alumna and Faculty Emerita Isabelle Miller and her family for a photo. Miller's grandniece Gayle Pfeffer (back row) and Randy Pfeffer attended, as did grandniece Laura Miller (right), an Ohio State alumna in communications.
David W. Andrews (white shirt), dean of the new College of Education and Human Ecology, visited with alumni at the event. Here he is with two past presidents of EdLums, the education alumni society--David Kircher (left), and Linda Kurtz (center). Charlie Kurtz is on the right in red.
Dr. Judy Lindamood, center, (BS '69, MS '77, Human Development and Family Science) enjoyed attending the event with her family. Back row L-R: spouse Robert Lindamood (Ohio State PhD '75, Education), sons Bryce and John. Front row L-R: daughters-in-law Erica (left) and Royenna Lopez (right), and granddaughter Jayne.
The School of Physical Activities and Educational Services presented several awards during their tailgate. The Award of Distinction was presented to (L-R) Dennis W. Smith (PhD '85, Health-Physical Education & Recreation), Brenda K. Blessing (PhD '88, Health-Physical Education & Recreation), and Mike Capoziello (BS '51, Physical Education, MA '63).
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