John writes that he sang for an audition for the TV program “The Voice” last spring. He writes that “Even though I wasn’t chosen (6000 people competed), it was the second most fun thing I ever did.”
Linda Bates, a drama major from the class of ’67 writes
“After studying acting at Wesleyan I went on to a career in journalism, something I never planned but just stumbled upon. I retired in 2010, a good time to leave the newspaper business, known politely as a “sunset industry.” Since high school I had always enjoyed singing and performing and after retirement I was able to devote more time to this hobby. Last year I realized my dream of recording a CD spanning the years and styles of music I’ve done, accompanied by friends whom I played with over the years. The CD is called Just Friends and was recorded and engineered by Brad Turner, one of Canada’s (where I now live) top musicians. Anyone interested can listen to a track or download a track at http://cdbaby.com/lindabates
I enjoyed listening to the CD. Thanks for sharing, Linda
FIJI brothers enjoy breakfast during celebration of 150 years at IWU.
Bill Pfeiffer ’69; Randy Dewar ’68; Terrie Troxel ’68; Jim Kent ’69
Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta celebrated 150 years on campus at Homecoming 2016. The FIJI Chapter was the first Greek Organization at IWU. More than 100 “old boys” returned to Bloomington for homecoming and joined with their undergraduate brothers in celebration of the event.
John Larsen ’67; Bob Hagerman ’67; Terrie Troxel ’68; Lee Oncken ’72; Jim Kent ’69; Jim Primm ’68; John Sorenson ’68; Randy Dewar ’68
Richard Jenkins, already an Academy Award nominee, won an Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series for “Olive Kitteridge”. Please click on the this link for more information
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/20/emmys-2015-richard-jenkins-best-actor-limited-series
Congratulations! You were terrific!
Russ Seaton has spent much of his time since graduating from IWU in the performing arts. He was Director of Performing Arts at La Pine High School, La Pine, Oregon for 14 years. After retiring in 2003 he has continued to substitute teach. Summers find Russ running The Hook Fly Shop in Sunriver, Oregon. He also enjoys directing the High Desert Mountaineers, a Barbershop Chorus, and sings baritone with The Central Oregon Mastersingers. He frequently sings The Star Spangled Banner and O, Canada at many sporting events in the Northwest. In addition Russ continues to perform on stage just completing a run as “Pseudolus” in Cascade Theatrical Company’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Russ also performed as “Judge Turpin” in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street June, 2014. He looks forward to being the Vocal Music Coach for Redmond High School’s upcoming bilingual production of Aladdin.
Russ resides in Bend, Oregon and is the father of three children.
The photo includes shots from Russ’ roles in Cactus Flower, The Fantastics, Moon Over Buffalo, Oliver, and The Fox on the Fairway.
It is with a heavy heart that I share the information that Bobbie Douglas, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, passed away August 30, 2015.
Jeff Brown celebrated 25 years with Walmart Corporation in April, 2015. He is enjoying his partial retirement living on Mirror Lake in Lake Delton WI. Jeff also recently celebrated publishing “Two On A Leash”, a short story about his blind dog and the dog’s glasses. It is available through Amazon and Kindle.
Bill Hertel reports that he has published a second original Christmas carol through Northwestern Publishing House, Milwaukee, WI. There Was a Babe Born in Bethlehem is written for unison children’s choir and includes an optional part for flute. It is available in a downloadable format from http://nph.net and includes an accompaniment MIDI and MP3 file. His first two-part composition, He Came Down from Heaven, was also published in a downloadable format by NPH in 2013. Bill continues to teach privately and plays piano and organ for church services. He also arranges keyboard and harp duets for himself and his wife Janet (Hudson ’69) to play together during Christmas Eve worship services. Bill and Janet reside in Dixon IL.
Actor Richard Jenkins ’69 nominated for an Emmy!
Congratulations Dick Jenkins! Jenkins is nominated for an Emmy for lead actor in a limited series for his role in HBO’s Olive Kitteridge. Dick once again is being recognized for his talent as an actor. I don’t know about other IWU grads, but I never miss an opportunity to watch Dick perform! Please access this link for more information Jenkins nominated.