LIFE EVENTS

This page was inspired by an electronic newsletter that Susan Curran 72 sends out every three months to her classmates in the seventies. It's a great way to find out what has been happening to your friends. With her permission, we have adapted her wonderful concept on this page.

Let us know what is happening in your life. Do you have an animal tale, a wedding, a new grandchild or something to brag about that you would like to share? That's part of the fun. Come on, be creative!! Share your life with us. Contact us today.

Previous Life Events:
2006 2007 2008
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  2nd Quarter 2nd Quarter
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4th Quarter 4th Quarter  

Awards

Will Rogers' Humanitarian Award
June 2008
New Orleans, LA

Carol Baker-Dawson 73 was presented the Will Rogers' Humanitarian Award by James Rogers, Will Rogers’ Great Grandson.

The award is presented annually by the NSNC (National Society of Newspaper Columnists) to a columnist whose sustained work in civic journalism that produces tangible benefits for the community.

Dawson originated her column to recognize individuals who “go the extra mile” (The Extra Milers Column) and who do not seek or typically receive public credit for their deeds. During the past four years, her column has featured more than 150 persons in Southern Indiana and beyond.

Carol Baker-Dawson and James Rogers

Athletic Puruits

 

2008 AAU Girls Basketball National Championship
Rochester, MN
July 4-14, 2008

Jordan, daughter of Gordy Welch 76, participated in the AAU basketball tournament this summer. She is number 31.



Danskin Triathlon
Austin, TX
June 2008

Chris Mathews 75, Kathye Mathews 74 and Nancy Berkman 77 participated in the Danskin Triathlon with Valorie Lyng 73 was their "gracious hostess and number 1 Sherpa." They also participated in this triathlon in 2006.

 

Chris, Kathye & Nancy

Weddings

William, one of the twins of Suzi Hall 67, married on May 25, 2008 in Plano, TX. According to Suzi, "It was a beautiful wedding, and the bonus was I was able to see all of my children and both grandchildren."


William and Kaitlyn

 
Suzi lighting the Unity Candle

Births

Khan Klatt 90 and his wife, Christine, became first time parents July17, 2008 when they welcomed 7 lbs. 2 oz. Carson Alexander Klatt into their lives.

New Dad

 


Graduations

High School

Caroline, youngest daughter of Bil Ingram 73, graduated and will be joining sister Eliza at Ol' Miss.

Chad, son of Steve Northcutt 73, is headed off to Florida State after receiving an academic scholarship. He will be joining sister, Jenna, who is a senior.

 


Melanie and Molly Larson

Sara Welch

College

Melanie Larson, daughter of Doug Larson 70, recently graduated from Cal Poly - San Luis Obisopo. She is teaching seventh grade science in Arizona. Molly Larson graduted two years ago from UCLA and works for the city of Malibu.

Sara, oldest daughter of Harvey Welch 73, graduated from the University of Illinois with honors in marketing. She has taken a job with Kimberly-Clark in Cincinnati.