Warren J. Gitersonke ’51 reports that he reached the young age of 90 on October 24, 2019 and enjoys good health. He plays golf at least once a week and really enjoys playing his clarinet and saxophone in the South Ft. Myers Florida Big Band, which plays music of the 30’s and 40’s. Glad to hear from you, Warren!

Dr. Jill Waldron ’58 reflects on the many things she is grateful for at IWU, including: the excellence of the education, the library, her professor of poetry Ms. Ogle, her Economics and Philosophy professors, the Art Department, the small classes, and the chance to succeed. We are grateful for her, too!

Judith Anne McDonald Thomas-Solomon , Class of ’58, resides in Saratoga Springs, NY with her husband, Rabbi Josef Solomon. She continues to concertize solo piano in the area, and with her 4-hand partner, John Ackley of “Four Hands and a Foot”. A 50- year advocate of the Orff Schulwerk approach to group music, and past president of the organization and regular conference presenter, her articles can be read in the Orff Quarterly, “The Echo”, and in her books, such as “The Word in Play: Language, Movement and Music in the Classroom”, Thomas/Katz and more. She is the Music Director of the Saratoga Springs Unitarian church which will be presenting the complete Menotti opera ,“Amahl and the Night Visitors” in December, 2019.

Lorraine Madison ’49 reports that she had five children, now ten grandchildren and ten great grand-children. Her husband is a Doctor of Ministry, and a retired Presbyterian pastor. After graduating, she became a minister of music in South Carolina, and continued to study for years. Lorraine also became a virtuoso organ recitalist, and performed numerous recitals. Congratulations to her!

Congratulations to Mary Selk ’43, who presented a choral program at Westminister on October 5th and conducted the opening and closing pieces. The chorus was made up of 24 BHS alumni chorus members, and IWU alumnus John Waddell ’63 sang 3 solos. She has been a fantastic music teacher throughout her life.

Carol Culver ’58 is the author of 40 novels, including That’s Amore. Congratulations, Carol!

Donna Foard ’47 reminisces on the 4 years of happiness and success at Illinois Wesleyan, where she received her degree in Music. On October 24th of 2019 she is celebrating her birthday. She has received honors in Delta Kappa Gamma as a member for 50 years, and is still active in the Washoe County Golf Course Board of Directors.

Kenneth Green ’51 has been singing Barbershop for over 67 years, and has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 66 years. He recalls memories from his years as a barbershopper, such as singing for the armed forces in a very large quartet, seeing his favorite quarter the Schmitt Brothers, and wearing a dress in the comedy quartet the Tonsil Klackers. He has been in 4 chapters in 2 different states, and continues to lead barbershopping rehearsals. The Tonsil Klackers were inducted into the Cardinal District Hall of Fame before they retired. Congratulations, Kenneth!

Bill Labounty ’52 volunteers at McLean County Museum of History. Bill works with their publications, newsletter and Cemetery Walk program printing. He published a book of maps which is still for sale at the museum. He has worked at the museum since 1994. Bill was Director of Printing at ISU from 1970-1993.