Looking forward to the new year new challenges, adventures, joy, love and health., CAROLYN AGACINSKI CLARK 89: I thought this interview about alcohol in the July Sun Magazine was interesting and thought that some of you might like it also., PATRICK FLORENCE 89: Looking at an old financial aid award letter from 1986. I look forward to what the future has in store for me., CALEB KLINZING 22: I have had a lot of changes in my life since graduating from Ripon. You get the opportunity to meet (and party with) decades worth of alumni in addition to members of the administration and faculty. She plans to go back to school and earn a degree in the medical field. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Ripon obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. P.S. If you would like to be added to our print distribution or would like to share news with our editor, please email marketingandcommunications@ripon.edu. 175 N Douglas Street. I have been in this role for over a year now. Im happy with what I have and Im glad to be where Im at., ALLI SLOWIAK 22: Since graduating I have moved to Iowa City, IA, to pursue a masters degree in library and information science from the University of Iowa. I am sure that everyone likes to hear what their classmates are still up to. NIKKI ZENS LINDBERG 89 and I are off and running in 2023 and we both enjoy keeping up with many of you as you traverse the globe. Finally, I want to again thank all of you who have supported the college through the Ripon Fund and #OneDayRally, as well as those who have made other provisions for supporting Ripon. Ripon College again has been placed on national rankings lists of the best institutions for undergraduate education. Doing everything possible so the 22 year old version shows up instead of the 47 year old version!, MEGAN WISEMAN 98: Hello from Florida!! We will again be fortunate to begin our class activities on Friday night at the home of JUDY WILKINSON NEILL 68 and BILL NEILL 67, at 617 Hillside Terrace in Ripon. We are looking forward to a relaxing weekend full of good food, drinks, and company! Towards the end of February I will be going with the Ray of Hope team to Uganda. Alex is at Exact Science and Samantha is spending time at home with their son, James. Before we enter into whatever comes with your late 20s, its important to take an inventory of everything youve done and maybe everything youre looking forward to doing. JOSH SCHUBRING 18 of Appleton, Wisconsin, is newly engaged to Emily Hardin. Seen: SUE REWOLINSKI WIFF 75, JOSHUA JELINEK 76, STEVE BROECKERT 76, and JOHN RANES 76, MICHAEL VERKUILEN 76: Im just back from a 15-day cruise through the Panama Canal with family and friends. At first, I wondered why they were clustered next to the fence interacting with the tourists. Forty-five years of work was enough for me, although I may dip back into the labor force if the right part-time gig presents itself. So of course they serve their guests up these drinks with still water instead of tonic unknowingly. Ripon College LESTER SCHWARTZ OBITUARY Artist, professor, and father, died at age 93 on May 16, 2006. It was a great way to end 2022 and ring in 2023!. What a great time to catch up with classmates from our days on campus. As we approach our reunion year, we hope that you take this moment to pause and reflect. He has surviving relatives in the Iowa City, IA area including niece Lisa Lynes (Erick) and nephew Robert Stewart (Rachelle) and his grand nephew and nieces: Victor Bruno, Sarah, Natalie, and Evelyn Stewart. To catch up with classmates and other alumni I dont see very often. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. For more information, or registration, go to ripon.edu/about-ripon/president/welcome-receptions/. San Joaquin County / . Also, watch The Last of Us! I am thrilled to be able to provide more personalized care for my patients and to use the creative side of my brain more often., DAKOTA WILCOX 19 of Saint Paul, MN, writes, I graduated with my Doctorate of Chiropractic degree in December from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. For more information on local the LWV of the Ripon Area, visit its Facebook page, email Ellen Sorensen at eclairetogo@gmail.com or call 920-960-3397. Hope to hear about lots of fun little gatherings. In the past year, there has been a large wave of immigrants coming into the US and I have noticed the great need they have for learning a new language, English. Select your class year from the dropdown below and click Search to see your class information, class agents, recent news and more! Thanks to everyone who participated in #OneDayRally this past fiscal year. Its long, but so worth it., DAKOTA STARK 22: I am enjoying time with my husband and three children. It means a lot to have someone as loyal as Wayne to provide this important service to the Class of 1963 and to Ripon., ELLIE ALCOCK 63: First a THANK YOU to WAYNE for being our Class Agent in recent years. Donald formed a special bond with Nalani and his bonus granddaughters Esther and Sarah Rodman who visited him after middle school many days for snack time and card games. He worked for 10 years in the Tokyo office of Chemical Construction Corp, New York, as the general office manager. Find advice & support. Save the date for Alumni Weekend, June 22-25! He attended several schools before finally getting his B.S, and had a very successful life and career, and visited the U.S. several timesthe last being a few years ago when he asked me to escort him and his wife to the Amish enclave west of Ripon (Amish? He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Isabella, Minnesota, during the fall and summer months, where fishing and hunting grouse were among some of his favorite outdoor activities. More than $3 million was raised for the Ripon Fund, which provided the campus flexibility and shelter from the uncertainty of the pandemic. R.I.P.. Moving to Michigan has been exciting even though its only a lake away from Wisconsin, there are a lot of differences! But honestly, its a good time and our class has a good amount of people turn up even in non-reunion years. Ripon Magazine (ISSN 1058-1855) is published twice annually by Ripon College. The main takeaway to remember from this class letter is that our 30th Reunion is this summer! Cobblestone Suites, (507) 433-9797 The couple moved to Ripon in 2004 to be near their only son, Robert, and his family. Ripon Magazine is the official alumni magazine of Ripon College. One of the people that I especially remember from Farr Hall is Dr. Jack Powers, Chair of the Chemistry Department. Heidel House (Green Lake) Book online at www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HQ83E1 Virginia T. Swederske, age 73, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Abridge Care Cottage in Ripon, WI. Sara spends a ton of time searching for cool wildlife to photograph and reading books about murder. The spectacular sight more than made up for the spartan accommodations., Room Blocks: Those first few years are marked by instability, uncertainty, and a whole lot of new bills to pay. Cash bar available. I got into an acting conservatory on Broadway and moved to New York. I have made a five year pledge to this campaign to benefit Farr Hall. Lenore was born on February 23, 1933 in Antigo, WI, the daughter of Charles Jr. and Ethel (Badtke) Decker. Donate to charity. We all live in our house in Fox Lake and spend our free time on adventures hiking at state parks and at various dog parks., L.J. KATIE TREDINNICK 16 has had a busy year. She is survived by her husband, John, and daughter, Katie., JOHN RANES 76 shares images from Scott Hall winter 1971-72: We are so excited to see how our school can grow and improve, and we will keep you updated along the way. Submitted by: Class Agent: Melinda Trainor Hutchinson. Donald was a long-term resident of Prairie Place Assisted Living in Ripon where he defeated Covid-19 twice in the last 16 months. For other news check out www.ripon.edu/news. Please stay connected with us! Newspaper. In the meantime, I started a new hobby and got an amateur radio license. She is doing wonderful and getting so big! The turnout for our 25th was small, but mighty, and we had a great time! KATELYN VAN SWOL 18 of Racine, Wisconsin, graduated with their masters in communication from Arizona State University in December 2022, and is working for Uline as a direct marketing coordinator on the special projects team. Ripon. He lived his long life joyfully and embodied the injunction of Micah 6:8 to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with his God.. Next, I am sure you have some sort of news regarding the new Boys and Girls Club that is supposed to be built in Ripon. We are in the midst of a $456M expansion that will open as of May 2024 which encourages the expansion of our clientele base for the state of Wisconsin and throughout the US. Ripon continues to offer a variety of need-based and non-need-based aid, as well as self-help aid such as work study and loans. Trustee MARK FRANZEN 83 and JANICE HEINZ FRANZEN 83 are hosting at their home in Paradise Valley. I tutor students from infants to undergraduate students on a variety of subjects including mathematics, science, English, economics, emotional and behavioral learning, French, and Advanced Placement classes. We also adopted a one and a half year old cat, named Vivian., PAYTON RAHN 22: Im starting my second semester of law school at Marquette University and absolutely loving it!, CASSIE BEHREANDT 22: I currently work as a site coordinator for Almond-Bancroft Boys and Girls Club. Dont name-call and attack other commenters. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. It wasnt until a couple of months in that I realized that teaching in the classroom wasnt my passion. Its been a great learning experience, and Im very excited to keep growing with the company!. He enjoyed their company and care and appreciated their willingness to laugh and joke with him every day. I will be attending UW Madison in the fall to start in the chemistry Ph.D. program., LILLIAN KOPPLIN 22: After receiving a job offer in April and starting in June, I have since been employed by the Wisconsin Center District as a sales operations specialist on their primary sales team for the Wisconsin Center, the Miller High Life Theatre, and the UW-M Panther Arena. Michele Malarney. EUGENE PLISKA 22: Ive been working as an accounting associate at Janssen Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. since the beginning of December 2022. And coming along with those warmer days is something very exciting our 15th Class Reunion! Im also enjoying as many Broadway shows as possible, when in town. He is also survived by his longtime best friend, Mel Barrios of Toledo, OH. Stay tuned for more information. I am writing this in February and we have a beautiful display of wedding dresses and photos in our Stoneridge Creek Clubhouse. Room Blocks: He quizzed Nalani about her work with elephants as a zookeeper at the Kansas City Zoo and knew the names of every elephant in the herd. I do miss the days of commuting to India (although not that one time when the State Department sent me on a day trip to Chennai . I wont sell any merlot though., DREW PETERSON 89: Lets know some unknown facts about Messi today. Even though we are not celebrating a milestone reunion, it is always fun to come back to campus and take that trip down memory lane. It was a remarkable experience. HANNAH TETZLAFF 18 of Brandon, Wisconsin, has made a career transition after two years of working for a local newspaper post-graduation. Ive got a few performances scheduled for the end of the year, but Ive also discovered a hidden talent for stand-up comedy. From the Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago and Appleton airports guests may choose to rent a car. He is survived by his wife, four children, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. If nothing else, at least come for the free beer the College provides. This is a highly competitive position in my company, and Im very excited to see what my summer travels will bring., MELISSA HACKBARTH 19 of Germantown, WI, writes, Happy 2023! I am a graduate assistant working in the prop shop and teaching undergraduates., GABE RAMIREZ 22: I found a full-time job in August and I am still at it to this day, and so far it has been interesting. Were no longer in our early 20s, and were no longer brand new at this whole adulting thing. Donalds family expresses their deepest appreciation for the staff of Prairie Place Assisted Living facility and the Hospice Hope of SSM Health for the loving care and attention they provided for Donald over the last seventeen months. Reaching out and connecting to you for this cycle of class letter updates was such a delight. Many of you may be wondering what this letter is. Messi has single-handedly built 9847 schools in 189 countries. As I write this letter, the first month of 2023 has already flown by. Life is just stampeding ahead and dont forget that our 35 Reunion Weekend is only one year away! Also coming up this spring is the groundbreaking of the new Science Center this will be a complete renovation of the existing building (Farr Hall) and will include instrumentation upgrades and more than 19,000 square feet of new construction. I began a job at Labcorp as a study technician, meaning I assist in the process of collecting data to ensure that new pharmaceutical drugs are safe for the public., CLAIRE LUEBKE 22: I am currently in UW Oshkoshs masters of social work program. New York is both as great, and as gross, as everyone says. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Leafa Amsden, his brothers Harold and Richard, and his wife Oleen. Grateful to celebrate the holidays with our family and friends! KARI WRENN 16 had a new adventure call her and her family when the family moved to Colorado, so they followed. She has had a great first semester and we are excited to see what President Folse has in store for our colleges future. It is on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. I have also moved to Madison, Wisconsin with a Ripon bestie and love living in the city. Ripon, CA. However, I am currently looking to pursue new career paths in the social media manager/specialist world. I am also currently attending graduate school at Alverno College for a masters in school psychology. The first is an. Do any of you still participate in your sorority for fraternity activities? If this letter arrives before then and you are in the area, we would be delighted to see you. Its been very fulfilling to apply my undergraduate education to my graduate studies, and I have been expanding my horizons into coding and computer science to analyze data for my current research. He was a friend of and attended the First Congregational Church of Ripon. Welcome to R Connections! A recent article says that they are planning to start building in May this year and complete the project in March 2024. 2023. or attack others wont be allowed. We look forward to your participation! All gifts need to be into the College by June 30th and any gift given this year will go towards our Class Gift. A copy of the survey is included with this letter. For the 2021-2022 academic year, degree seeking enrolled Ripon students were awarded more than $37 million including state, federal, institutional and private aid. He also attended the University of Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Tomoko Tanaka Tomita; and two children. If youre planning on off-campus lodging, there are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake (choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HQ83E1), and at Cobblestone Suites in Ripon (920-748-5500). View all obituaries. Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2023, June 22-25! All gifts need to be into the College by June 30th and any gift given this year will go towards our Class Gift. I stayed at their house in Ripon between junior and senior year when I had a National Science Foundation grant for the summer. Throughout his adult life he was active in arts and historical societies. Donald and Oleen B. Stewart were married in Seattle, WA on May 26, 1942 and celebrated their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries. For many of us, the cold was surprising. I have been traveling around the country investigating battery fires. BROOKLYN HOGAN 22 is working at Dodge County and going to pursue a masters in social work. Lori will be celebrating 10 years at GRAEF (and GRAEF is part of the team working on the new Farr Science building). Its a bright, shiny new year and another chance to make new memories and new mistakes. She also gets to travel with both these lovely ladies this year: TOBI and NIKKI are going to Antarctica and Buenos Aires in March, and SCOTTIE is joining NIKKI on a womens trip to Greece in May. There is also a Presidential Welcome Reception for an opportunity to meet President Victoria N. Folse in Arizona! If we each contact that group, we could reach a large number of our classmates. We proudly display our British collection (Derrick grew up there) and symbols of our Twins, Vikings and Wild teams. It is letter time once again. This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. Lets continue that tradition and also focus on increasing our class participation to meet or beat 40%. January 23, 2023 (40 years old) View obituary. President Folses welcome tour continues; I had the pleasure of meeting her in Chicago last fall to see if theres a reception near you, check the schedule at ripon.edu/about-ripon/president/inauguration/.
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