Linda (Gitzendanner) Hines ’68 and Coral (Snyder) Swanson ’68

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Linda (Gitzendanner) Hines ’68 enjoyed a visit from IWU classmate Coral (Snyder) Swanson ’68 for 2 ½ days in September. We had a wonderful time together sharing stories about our lives since graduation and reminiscing our fun IWU / AOPII memories.  While Coral was here, we enjoyed visiting some local attractions including the beautiful, 100+ year old Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, the Anheuser Busch Brewery, and the Missouri Botanical Gardens (see picture).

CONTACT INFO:

Name:  Linda Gitzendanner Hines
Class Year:  1968
Phone:  636-751-2039   (mobile)
E-mail:  gitzhines57@gmail.com

Remembering David W. Divine ’66

At Homecoming, the Class of ’66 received their Reunion Booklet, highlighting their time at Illinois Wesleyan. Omitted from the In Memoriam page was Mr. David W. Divine. David was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and the wrestling team. He passed away on June 20, 1986. Thanks to his sister-in-law, Cheri Divine ’66, for the chance to correct the information.

IWU Apollo Quartet from 1967

1967 Apollo Quartet

 

Left to right: Bruce Borton ’69 Baritone, William Eichorn ’69 Tenor, Russell D. Seaton ’69, Lead, Z. Edmund Toliver ’70 Bass. At the piano in the picture was Jim Stahly ’62, I think. He was our liaison in the beginning. An IWU grad and former Apollo Member, I think. Our piano player (not pictured) was Byron Blair ’70. Everyone was a Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonian, except Bill Eichorn!

It’s a great day to be a Titan! Are you All In?

Today is All In for Wesleyan at IWU.  Dr. Randy Reed ’73 has offered to give $500 for each class year with 30 donors today, and an additional $500 for each class with 60 donors. Seriously – every dollar counts! Help your class meet this Challenge.  Click this link to donate https://www.iwu.edu/all-in  You can also see how your class is doing in the challenge.

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You can see All In on campus by clicking here.

Sharon (Linton) Fricke ’60

As befits a lit major I continue to read a lot. I also am passionate about dog rescue and training. I train therapy dogs and have two greyhounds who are certified therapy dogs. I also evaluate therapy dogs. I live in Mexico most winters and Topeka Kansas the rest of the time. I would love to hear from Wesleyan friends.
-Sharon Linton Fricke ’60

Sharon Fricke '60 with Azul

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a photo of my greyhound Azul who is a certified therapy dog. We visit many places and are best friends.

Carol (Neff) McCormick Van Matre ’61

From Jan Lilyholm Fogel, ’60, comes the news that Carol Neff McCormick Van Matre, ex-60, died in September 2015. According to Jan, her college roommate died from complications following a stroke. Carol is survived by a son, Don VanMatre, Jr. She had a long career as an elementary school teacher in Lake Geneva, WI. -written by Larry Uffelman ‘60

Her obituary can be see by clicking hereCarol J. Van Matre (Neff)) '61.

 

 

Fiji 149th Anniversary Gathering in Chicago

 

Phi Gamma Delta alumni gathered at Boundary Tavern in Chicago on December 4, 2015, to celebrate the 149th anniversary of the fraternity’s chartering at IWU in 1866.  The event also kicked off the chapter’s sesquicentennial year, which will culminate with an event in Bloomington during IWU Homecoming on October 1, 2016.  Among those attending, pictured (left to right) are:  Vas Zimbrakos ‘89, Jeff Alsen ‘89, Jeff Lambert ’86, Paul Orchard ’88, John Sorensen ’68, Steve Pilipchuk ’88, Todd Torstenson ‘89, and Scott Huch ’86.  For more information, visit www.fiji150iwu.com.
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