2011 Summer WGA Evans Scholars Magazine

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The
WGA Evans Scholars Magazine
WGA Directors, TOUR Stars
Luke Donald, Mark Wilson
New Scholar
Class of 2011
Recognizing
30 Years
of Co-ed Living
SUMMER 2011
THISissue
Summer 2011
Newsletter No. 141
The
WGA Evans Scholars
Magazine
A publication of the
Western Golf Association,
Evans Scholars Foundation and
Evans Scholars Alumni Association
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co v er story
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news and notes
Co-educational living
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Celebrating 30 years in the
Evans Scholars Program
f eatures
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Chairman
Roger Mohr
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President and CEO
John Kaczkowski
Editorial Staff
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Editor
Amy Boerema Fuller
Editorial Assistant
Nicole Thompson
Gary Holaway
Cover
Co-educational living in 2011.
Clockwise, from left: Evans
Scholars Katie Johnson, Dev Patel,
Luke Mehmeti, Diamond Greer and
Kelly Nash.
Photo by Charles Cherney
Caddies to college
The 2011 New Scholar class
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A driving force
A big year for WGA Directors
Mark Wilson and Luke Donald
A helping hand
New Auxiliary Bishop Joe Binzer
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pro f i les
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Vice President
of Communications
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North Shore Country Club
New Scholar profile
Alfonso Gillette
NBA referee Pat Fraher
Alumni profile
Special agent Jeff Kiser
Victoria Golf Club, Caddie
Manager spotlight, Hall of Fame
Tournaments
New partnership, tournament
sites, event previews
Scholarships
BMW intern, Winter Outing
recap, Scholar graduates
Fundraising
Match Play Challenge, Green
Coat Gala, Named Scholars
ot h er
Club profile
Alumni profile
Caddies
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Preview
2011 BMW Championship
Mac Report
Alumni news, Around the Loop
Class Notes
sharing our story
In recent years, it has become more important than ever to share the story of the
Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation. To that end, we present the
newly named WGA Evans Scholars Magazine, formerly known as The Mac Report. Our
Alumni-specific news and class notes continue to be included for Alumni in a section
titled The Mac Report beginning on page 29.
Our focus hasn’t changed — the magazine still includes organization news, as
well as profiles on Evans Scholars Alumni. But our audience has. This twice-a-year
magazine is now being sent not just to Alumni, but to all our supporters.
And of course, our mission remains the same: Changing the course of a lifetime, one
caddie at a time. People have called our program “the best-kept secret.” It’s about time
we share it with everyone.
caddies
to college
this
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The WGA Evans Scholars Magazine
what i t ’s
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Bob Rakow prepares to face the crowd at his Feb. 15 selection meeting. He will
study business at Marquette University this fall. “This was my dream,” he says.
an Evans Scholars selection meeting
His one shot
Bob Rakow had one thing on his mind the night of
February 15. A finalist for the Evans Scholarship,
the Beverly caddie knew that tomorrow — when he
would face a press-conference style interview — was
a make-it-or-break-it type of day.
It would either be the day Rakow, a senior at St. Rita
of Cascia High School, would impress “the green
coats” — aka the WGA Directors — at his selection
meeting, and earn a shot at winning a four-year ride
to college. Or it would be the day he wouldn’t.
“I was anxious and nervous,” he recalls. “I was
planning answers in my head.”
One of 12 candidates interviewed at the WGA
selection meeting at The Beverly Country Club the
next day, Rakow learned he would face questions
from about 100 people. He pursed his lips. His palms
began to sweat. His heart started to race.
“I was definitely nervous when I had to shake hands
with the people on stage,” he said. “My knees were
shaking.”
Once at the podium, he recognized a few faces and
began to relax. Someone asked about his lowest golf
score — an easy question. He focused on enunciating
his words. He even managed a few jokes — and
people laughed.
A few days later, his dad texted him. The letter
had come. He raced home from school, opened
it — and breathed the ultimate sigh of relief.
“Congratulations!” it read.
“This was something I had been working so hard on,”
says Rakow, who will attend Marquette University. “It
means so much to my family. It was my dream.”
l a b o u t
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caddies
to college
About this year’s
Evans Scholar winners:
The 210 young caddies
who will begin college
this fall are aspiring
teachers, doctors and
business leaders. They
include first-generation
immigrants; some are
the only ones in their
families who will have
gone to college. They
have overcome financial
hardships and family
struggles. Now on the
Profile of the typical recipient:
The typical Evans Scholar winner in 2011 has caddied for
four years with a total 175 loops. He or she has an a 3.7
GPA, a 27 ACT score and a family income of $58,000.
verge of leaving home
Thirteen states are represented in this year’s class, with
for the first time, they
one winner from Canada. The Beverly Country Club in
are about to discover
who they are, as college
Chicago has six new Scholars, the most of any club.
*These numbers represent the averages of all applicants, who are evaluated and
compete on four criteria, including caddie record, academics, financial need and character
and leadership, for the limited number of available Evans Scholarships.
students and as young
adults. They are the Evans
Scholars class of 2011.
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For a full list of New Scholars, visit www.wgaesf.org
680
applicants for the Evans
Scholarship in 2011
high school spotlight
St. Patrick High School
Chicago
St. Patrick High School in 2011 had the largest
number of Evans Scholars from any high school
in the nation.
Incoming university freshmen include Justin
Cruz (Northwestern), David Dinkha (Northern
Illinois), Kevin Lawnicki (Northern Illinois), Chris
Mojek (Marquette) and Joe Netzel (Northern
Illinois), pictured left with Principal Joe Schmidt.
There are 75 students at the school who caddie
at one of four nearby courses: Ridgemoor, Park
Ridge, Oak Park and Bryn Mawr.
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Evans Scholars from
St. Patrick High
School since 1957
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“I am so proud of our students. They are such a positive symbol to our
75 student caddies who look forward to having an opportunity to apply
for this prestigious scholarship.”
St. Patrick High School Principal and WGA Director Joe Schmidt
Dreaming to inspire
Sets of twins in the New Scholar
class of 2011. Here’s a look at one:
Dylan Lyons never cared too much for golf.
Neither did his brother, Tyler. Then in 2006,
Tyler threw on a caddie bib at Ozaukee
Country Club in Wisconsin and picked up
his first golf bag. So did Dylan, and he fell
in love with caddying and golf. So did Tyler.
Then Tyler earned an Evans Scholarship.
So did Dylan.
Tyler and Dylan are identical, but they weren’t just born that way – they
live it each and every day. “They do everything together,” said former
Ozaukee golf pro Rich Tock. They played on their school’s golf team,
edited the yearbook, volunteered for the same causes, ran a caddie
mentoring program, and, when times got tough for their family, they
stayed positive – together. This fall, they’ll pursue business degrees at
the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, together as Evans Scholars.
“My identical twin brother and I have shared many experiences
together as caddies,” Dylan said. “Little did we know that what was
born out of financial need would instill in us a desire to develop a
strong work ethic, and a love for the game of golf.”
“Nothing is given to you. You have
to work for it.”Jackie Fernandez’s
parents told her this daily. The
daughter of immigrants, she took full
advantage of her parent’s dreams for
a better life, earning a scholarship
to Loyola Academy. She’ll study
business at Marquette.
“Through caddying, I see lawyers, businessmen and
doctors who have succeeded. One golfer I admire
constantly insisted I do well in school and challenge
myself. I hope one day I’ll be the one on the golf course
inspiring young caddies, just as she did for me.”
Applications available soon online!
Evans Scholarship applications for the 2012-13 school year
will be available online after Aug. 1 at www.wgaesf.org. The
sponsoring club will provide the password and instructions.
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WGA selection meetings held around the country for
2011 applicants, including one at the headquarters
of The Northern Trust Company in Chicago.
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caddies
news & notes
Alex Adams will attend the University of Colorado this fall.
g olf clu b
spotli g ht
Four years after reviving
its caddie program,
Victoria Golf Club in
British Columbia has its
first Evans Scholar.
Lyle Stafford, The Times-Colonist
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t was a daunting task, to reinstitute caddies at a club
whose members were addicted to golf carts, WGA
Director Berne Neufeld quickly discovered.
engineering. “Now that we have our first Evans
Scholar, it’s really brought it full circle,” Neufeld said.
“The members are like, ‘A-ha! That’s what it’s all
about!’”
Some members at Canada’s
“Having our first Evans Scholar The excitement was contagious.
Victoria Golf Club immediately
supported the idea of returning
After Adams earned the
has helped the members
to using caddies — who had
Scholarship, members
understand what it’s all about.”
been driven out by golf carts in
congratulated him with a new
-WGA Director Berne Neufeld
the 1970s — while it took others
laptop. They’re now focused
longer to embrace the tradition
on keeping the caddie program
and appreciate its value. “Now
strong, with some members even
it’s a resounding success,” said Neufeld, who was
starting a fund to help cover discretionary expenses for
tasked with helping to develop the caddie program.
caddies.
“The members have become mentors for the caddies,
Meanwhile, they’re spreading the word about the
and they take a keen interest in them.”
Evans Program to other clubs across Canada — one
And now, four years after their initial plan began,
club already has started a caddie program, and others
the club has its first Evans Scholar: Alex Adams will
are looking into it. “Having our first Evans Scholar,”
attend the University of Colorado this fall and study
Neufeld said, “shows them that this is real.”
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8
clubs with their first Evans Scholar in 2011:
Kemper Lakes GC
Victoria GC
Tippecanoe Lake CC
The Golf Club
Kildeer, IL
Victoria, BC, Canada
Leesburg, IN
New Albany, OH
Joey Greco
Alex Adams
Scott Smyth
Sam Lambert
University of Colorado
University of Colorado
Purdue University
Ohio State University
s who
celebritie ied
d
once cad
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Bill Clinton
Arnold Palmer
Bing Crosby
Don Shula
John Madden
Bob Hope
Bill Murray
Martin Sheen
Source: CaddyDigest
Gold star caddies
The WGA will honor the nation’s
top caddies through The Caddie
Hall of Fame, an effort begun by the
Professional Caddies Association.
The Hall of Fame will highlight the tradition of caddying
by recognizing junior caddies, caddie administrators and
career caddies — those who used caddying as a stepping
stone for success or whose involvement as a caddie or
with caddies
has positively
impacted others.
The Caddie
Hall of Fame
display will be
located at WGA
headquarters
in Golf, Illinois,
with a customized exhibit highlighting the names of all
inductees. The Hall of Fame committee consists of WGA
Directors and staff and PCA leaders.
Caddie manager spotlight
After his company dissolved in 1984, Walter
Kowalczyk thought, “Where can I go where I
won’t get dirty or have to work year-round?” The
former caddie and machinist eventually arrived
at Hinsdale Golf Club, where he has now been a
caddie manager for nearly two decades.
Q. What’s the best part of what you do?
A. Mentoring the kids and getting to watch them grow — from
when I get them at age 13 to when they go to college. I love
working with the kids, watching them mature and get better at
everything they do.
Q. What’s the most challenging part of what you do?
A. Dealing with the kids’ personalities, understanding who
each one is and what they’re thinking. It can be challenging
trying to get them to be the best they can be, but I see that as
an important part of my job. I continuously try to build them up.
Q. Anything funny ever happen during caddie training?
A. Years ago, during a caddie orientation, I’m coming up to
a ball I hit in the rough, and a kid gives me a putter. He says
I’m on the green, so I should use a putter. He thought that
everything green was the green! I thought that was cute.
Q. What do you do in your spare time?
A. I have no spare time in the summer! Now I’m close to
retirement age; when I retire, I want to travel — England, Paris
and Rome are on the checklist.
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caddies in 2011 at Hinsdale, which had an increase
of 40 percent more caddies than usual in 2010.
WGA-member clubs with
large caddie programs
350
325
240
Medinah
Country Club
Medinah, Illinois
Olympia Fields
Country Club
Olympia Fields, Illinois
Bandon Dunes
Golf Club
Bandon, Oregon
Estimated number of regular loopers in 2011, according
to caddie managers
Walk it off!
The Evans Scholars Foundation was honored
with the “2010 Walking Golfer of the Year”
award for its commitment to the walking
game of golf, as chosen by The Walking
Golfers Society. The organization was founded
in 2009 to promote the benefits of walking
while playing golf. It has more than 500
members across the U.S. and the world. Visit
www.thewalkinggolfer.com for information.
“We thank the Evans Scholars
Foundation for encouraging our
next generation of leaders to
embrace golf as a walking game.”
-Rob Rigg, founder of The Walking Golfers Society
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“I have seen the benefits of the Evans
Scholars Foundation. I love what they do
and the opportunities they provide.”
PGA TOUR
Luke Donald
No. 1 world ranking
FedExCup Ranking: 4
PGA TOUR victories: 3, including the 2011 World Golf
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship (pictured)
International victories: 5, including the 2011 BMW PGA
Championship
Currently resides: Northfield, Ill.
Interests: Art, music, wine-making
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A driving
force
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On his caddie’s most important role:
“I need to be able to rely on and trust him. A caddie must speak
up when he thinks the player is doing something wrong.”
On becoming a WGA Director:
“Being based in Chicago for the last 14 years, I have seen the
benefits of the Evans Scholars Foundation. I love what they do
and the opportunities they provide.”
On sending caddies to college:
“I enjoy being part of anything golf-based. Through caddying,
you can learn many life lessons. Everyone deserves a chance to
go to college, and this particular scholarship combines golf and
education, which is fantastic.”
Mark Wilson
FedExCup Ranking: 6
PGA TOUR victories: 4, including the 2011 Sony Open in
Hawaii (pictured)
Currently resides: Elmhurst, Ill.
Interests: Spending time with family, watching The Office
On the course, Mark Wilson and Luke Donald are
having top seasons thanks to big wins in recent
tournaments. Off the course, the two are WGA
Directors who play a special role in helping to
promote the Evans Scholars Foundation.
On his caddie’s most important role:
“To keep me focused when needed and relaxed when I’m
not hitting a shot.”
On becoming a WGA Director:
“My wife and I wanted to support Evans Scholars for a
long time, and being a Director gives me the opportunity
to meet many deserving caddies who will go on to be
successful in life.”
On sending caddies to college:
“Caddying is hard work. If a person puts in the necessary
requirements to be up for an Evans Scholarship, then he
or she is going to use their scholarship to their advantage,
continuing to work hard in chasing their dream.”
*Player statistics as of July 11, 2011
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PGA TOUR
“Being a WGA Director gives me
the opportunity to meet many
deserving caddies who will go on
to be successful in life.”
championships
news & notes
2011 Field Highlights
•35 of the top 100
ranked juniors
•33 states represented
•6 countries and 8
state junior champions
94th
Western
For the first time, a JuniorAm was held during the
tournament week, pairing
two amateurs with two
junior competitors. The
event helped raise $25,000.
2011 winner Connor Black
jun i or
At 5’ 9” and only 140 pounds, 15-year-old Connor Black wasn’t the longest hitter in the
field, but his solid short game carried him to victory on June 24 at the 94th Western
Junior Championship at The Beverly Country Club in Chicago. The Katy, Texas, native,
who will be a sophomore in high school in September, won by two strokes over Hunter
Kraus of Germantown, Tenn.
Futures sites
2012: CC of Florida (Village of Golf, FL), left
2013: Meridian Hills CC (Indianapolis), center
2014: Flossmoor CC (Flossmoor, IL), right
First held in 1914, the Western
triple play
Junior is the oldest national junior
Only a select group of clubs have hosted all three WGA
championships: the Western Junior, Western Amateur and
the BMW Championship (formerly the Western Open).
championship in the nation. The
Hinsdale Golf Club (IL)
across the country each year.
Midlothian Country Club (IL)
Blythefield Country Club (MI) The Beverly Country Club (IL)
Glen View Club (IL)
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Westmoreland Country Club (IL)
Western Junior draws a field of
the top-ranked male teenagers
PGA TOUR stars such as Jim
Furyk, Hunter Mahan and Rickie
Fowler have won this tournament.
Defending champion David Chung
Western
A mateur
109th
Tickets for the 2012 BMW
Championship, from Sept. 3-9,
2012, at Crooked Stick Golf Club
near Indianapolis, go on sale
Sept. 1, 2011. Tournament officials
have already surpassed $3 million
in corporate sponsorship sales.
“We have received tremendous
support from the Indianapolis
community,” said WGA’s Vince
Pellegrino.
When: Aug 1-6
Where: North Shore
Country Club, Glenview, Ill.
Cherry Hills Country Club in
Cherry Hills Village, Colo.,
will host the 2014 BMW
notable players in the 2011 field
Championship. Cherry Hills
has hosted two U.S. Opens,
Peter Uihlein: #1 ranked,
2011 Ben Hogan Award winner,
2010 U.S. Amateur champion
two PGA Championships, a
U.S. Women’s Open and a
U.S. Senior Open. In 2012,
Russell Henley: #3 ranked,
2010 Player of the Year
the club will host its second
U.S. Amateur.
Patrick Cantlay: #2 ranked,
T21 2011 U.S. Open
David Chung: Western
Amateur defending champion
Scott Langley: 2010 NCAA
Individual champion
“Cherry Hills has served as a worthy venue for many of golf ’s
finest championships and has been a loyal supporter of the
Evans Scholars Foundation, which is the sole beneficiary of
the BMW Championship.”
-Vince Pellegrino, WGA vice president of tournaments
Jordan Spieth: #1 ranked
Junior player
Known as “The
Masters of
Amateur Golf,”
this championship
showcases the
rising stars of
the game. It
consistently ranks
among the world’s top amateur
tournaments.
Western Golf partners with WWGA
The WGA and the Women’s Western Golf Association are forming a
new partnership in which the WGA will provide administrative support
to WWGA championships beginning in 2012, leaders said in June.
“This is the beginning of what we hope to be a long, mutually beneficial
relationship,” said WGA President and CEO John Kaczkowski.
“This partnership will provide long-term stability for our organization
and tap into the wonderful talent and resources of the Western Golf
Association,” said Linda Gilley, president of the WWGA.
The WWGA promotes national amateur golf competitions for girls and
women by hosting the Women’s Western National Amateur Championship
and the Women’s Western National Junior Championship.
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Evans Scholars chapter living in 2010-2011. Main picture, from left: Evans Scholars Dev Patel, Katie Johnson, Kelly Nash, Diamond Greer and Luke Mehmeti.
Northwestern and Marquette Evans Scholarship Houses, respectively. Photos by Charles Cherney
In 1981, the first group of women moved into Evans Schol
and in doing so, changed the meaning of Evans Scholars ch
in recognition of
30
years
co-ed
W
hen three female Evans Scholars
moved into the University of Michigan
Scholarship House in the fall of 1981, it was a
historic moment in the Evans Scholars Program.
But Mary Bitkowski, Amy Wikol and Margaret Hearn weren’t thinking
about that. They were more focused on their new set-up: triple bunk
beds in the House’s lower level. “It was so comical,” Wikol recalls. “It
was the classic dorm room, tiny! It was like camp. We loved it.”
The women also loved what it meant — for the first time, female
Scholars could fully be a part of Evans Scholars chapter living. That
year, they were part of a group of seven incoming female freshmen
— at Michigan and Michigan State University — with the first-ever
opportunity to live in a Scholarship House all four years.
The Michigan women, who remain close to this day, found themselves
instantly surrounded by 60 big brothers. “It was a privilege to live in
the House together,” Wikol says. “I remember WGA leaders saying
it was really special, and I think it made sense as far as logistics and
camaraderie.”
Johnson and Nash are presidents at the
larship Houses —
hapter living.
In the early 1980s, co-educational living was not common on
college campuses. “It was a big deal,” recalls WGA’s Jim Moore,
who was then serving as associate educational director of the Evans
Scholars Program. Up to that point, 45 women had earned the Evans
Scholarship — a path paved by Judith Cloos, the first female recipient
(see next page) — and all had lived in their university’s dorms rather
than in the Scholarship House.
But the number of female Evans Scholarship recipients was increasing,
and WGA leaders, who recognized that scholarship house living was
a crucial component of the program, knew it was time to address the
issue once and for all.
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First female President
Christine Tuerk
In 1986, Christine (Tuerk)
Martin (Mich. ’87) was
the first female elected to
lead an Evans Scholarship
House. “I was just another
candidate,” she says. “Our
Chapter had females living
in the House for
(a while), with
some taking
on leadership
positions before
me. They did
excellent jobs,
and there was never any
feeling, that I sensed, of
a need to prove myself
(because I was female).”
She also was the first
woman elected an officer of
the Evans Scholars National
Committee, but an even
bigger honor came in 1986
when she was named the
National Evans Scholar
Leader of the Year.
in recognition of
30
years
co-ed
The Michigan and Michigan State Evans Scholarship Houses were natural first
choices for co-ed living because of the way the buildings were set up structurally, with
separate living areas that the women could use. Still, not everyone was sold on the
idea. The WGA’s board vote on the matter was not without “thorough discussion,”
Moore says, and he met some resistance from other parties. “There was little
enthusiasm, only because it was so different,” he says. “Change never comes easy.”
Practical jokes abounded — Vaseline on the doorknobs was a favorite, Moore recalls
— “but we were fortunate to have a strong group of initial women.” Many of them, for
example, were used to the role of “the only girl among all the guys,” whether it be from
the caddie yard to their engineering majors, and this perhaps better prepared them for
the transition to co-ed living, Moore suggests.
Once the women settled in, “they became a great
stabilizing influence,” Moore says. They also helped
boost the chapters’ cumulative GPA. “There was
little doubt in my mind that once it settled in, it
would work,” he says.
“There’s a lot to be
said for the bonding
and camaraderie that
happens when you’re
living inside the House.”
The chapters at the University of Colorado and
Purdue University were the next to break the
-Zoe Pietrusiak Sundstrom
barrier, in 1982 and 1983 respectively, and other
Houses — depending on the structural design and
other logistics — soon followed. Today, all of the Evans Scholars chapters, except for
the Scholarship Houses at Miami University and Northern Illinois, are co-ed, and
WGA leaders are working to address the issues that have prevented women from
living there.
“It is our goal that all Evans Scholars experience Scholarship House living in the very
near future,” says Jeff Harrison, the organization’s vice president of education. That
includes Scholars who attend universities without a Scholarship House.
Northwestern University Evans Alum Zoe Pietrusiak Sundstrom knows what it’s
like to be excluded from house living. “I felt like there
was a lot I was missing out on by not being there,” says
Sundstrom, who graduated in 1991. “There’s a lot to be
said for the bonding and camaraderie that goes on. You’re
1954
First woman awarded
an Evans Scholarship:
Judith Cloos
The 2011 Purdue senior class
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1981
Women move into Evans
Scholarship Houses
“There’s a sense of
accomplishment,”
says Kelly Nash of
being president of
the Marquette Evans
Scholarship House,
“and at the same
time, a sense of ‘I
belong here.’”
Evans Scholars chapter living in 2011
House living at Northwestern
just not as much a part of the experience if you’re not in the House.”
That changed her sophomore year, in 1988, when five women moved in.
“We were very openly accepted,” she says. “For us, it was great to be able
to wake up and be a part of the experience.”
As women became more integrated into chapter living, they also ran
for executive board positions. To date, a female has served on every
position on the board, as well as in the positions of graduate resident
advisor and faculty advisor. Historically, Marquette has had the highest
ratio of female women living in the House; at times
it has been more than fifty-fifty. Currently, Kelly
Female Alumni
Nash serves as president. “I ran for president because
I wanted to do what I could to not only improve the
House but make the Program better,” she says.
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Female Scholars
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This year, Nash is one of two female presidents
from the 14 Scholarship House chapters, which she
calls “kind of cool.” Her role becomes particularly apparent at special
Program-wide functions with other Scholar leaders, who are mostly
male, she says. “There’s a sense of accomplishment,” Nash says, “and at
the same time, a sense of ‘I belong here.’”
1986
First woman elected
Chapter President:
Christine Tuerk
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2004
First woman faculty
advisor: Wendy Evans;
there have been four
more since
2010
Woman elected first
National Alumni
Association Chair:
Mary Gallina O’Leary
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Frst female Evans Scholar
Judith Cloos
Judith grew up in Hinsdale, Ill., skipping two
grades in school and starting high school at age
12. She caddied at Edgewood Valley Country
Club and was awarded the Evans Scholarship in
1954 when she was 16. After earning a business
degree, she and her husband moved to Germany,
where they raised a family. She died in 2008.
Upon receiving Judith’s application, the
WGA Board of Directors first had to create a
policy of eligibility for female Scholars. In a
letter dated June 23, 1954, then-Educational
Director Mac McGuigan wrote to her: “Your
application was the first that has ever been
received from a girl caddie in the 24-year
history of the Evans Scholars Program.”
A precedent first had to be set before a
decision on her acceptance could be made,
he wrote.
In a June 24 response letter, Judith
expressed disappointment: “I’m sure you
realize that a girl may have the same
problems concerning finances at college as a
boy.” On August 12, she was notified that she
had, indeed, earned the Evans Scholarship.
scholars
news & notes
BMW
summer
internship
Illinois Scholar
earns marketing
opportunity
Buy cool stuff
in our new online store!
BMW continued its Evans Scholars Internship Experience in 2011,
offering Grant Stoffle, who will be a senior at the University of
Illinois, the chance to assist the BMW and Mini
regional teams in coordinating events and dayto-day activities, as well as marketing initiatives
surrounding the BMW Championship.
“I am extremely excited, and I am looking
forward to putting my skills to the test,” said
Stoffle, who is the president of the Illinois
chapter, as well as president of the Evans
Scholars National Committee. “I know I will
learn valuable business lessons from the teams
that I will be working with.”
“Golf has been a huge part of my life, and having the
opportunity to be involved with the planning of the
BMW Championship is amazing.”
BMW intern Grant Stoffle
wrap-up
Winter Outing
Highlights: Northwestern New Scholars won the Roland
F. “Mac” McGuigan Academic Trophy (below), which
honors the New Scholar class with the highest GPA, the
Michigan State men and Illinois women won the annual
Scholar basketball tournament and Evans Scholars held
their 59th annual Golf Ball formal at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
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Evans Scholar parents
join the Par Club!
In 2010, the Evans Scholars Foundation
reached out for the first time to parents of
Evans Scholars,
asking them to
consider becoming
Par Club members.
The initial goal was
to raise $10,000.
To date, nearly
$73,000 has been
donated by more than 320 Scholar and
Alumni parents. The successful effort will be
repeated this year.
320
New Par Club members in
2010 who are parents of
Evans Scholars or Alumni
GPA
Coming soon: Users will be able
for NU New
Scholars
in fall 2010,
earning them
the Academic
Trophy
to log in online, update a personal
profile, post and search for jobs and
sign up for Evans Scholar events!
www.wgaesf.org
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2011 Evans Scholars graduates
High Five!
Wisconsin Scholar Nate Cira graduated
in May with five majors — yes, five!
When Nate Cira started college, the plan was to
get in and get out quickly. With the college credit
he amassed in high school, he figured it would take
three years. But after living in the Evans Scholars
House, his plan changed.
“I was enjoying my time in Madison, so I decided to
stay and just take more courses,” Cira said. “Then I thought I’d pick
up an extra major.” Turns out, he graduated with five.
Cira’s childhood passion for taking things apart morphed into
conducting experiments and research as a young adult. At the
University of Wisconsin, he has won invention competitions, conducted research
projects at a local ER that resulted in new medical discoveries, and even worked
with NASA to build a rocket.
200
Evans Scholar seniors
graduated in May.
Many are going on
to graduate school;
others have jobs
in fields including
business, teaching and
consulting.
Now with degrees in biomedical engineering, biochemistry, biology, microbiology
and molecular biology, Cira is headed to Stanford, where he will pursue a Ph.D.
in bioengineering. He ultimately hopes to either become a professor or start a
business selling his inventions. Beyond innate curiosity, Cira says the Scholarship
motivated him to succeed. “It was such a gift,” he said. “I felt like people had
made an investment in me. This is my way of honoring that investment.”
Read Nate Cira’s full story online at www.wgaesf.org
top leaders
Giving back!
Each year, Evans Scholars make community service a priority.
They jump into freezing lakes in the winter, shave their heads
bald, run and bike long miles in the hot sun and host holiday
parties and haunted houses — all
in the name of charity. Their work
From left: Michigan’s Patrick Brinnehl, secretary; Illinois’
Grant Stoffle, president; Missouri’s Patrick Miller, vice
president; Ohio State’s Tom Rist, treasurer.
Na t io n a l Com m i t t e e
The Evans Scholars National Committee was
created in 1960 for Scholars to share ideas across
chapters. It includes a president and executive
board representative from each of the Program’s
14 chapters who meet throughout the year, and a
national board, pictured above.
has benefited everyone from victims
of cancer and domestic violence to
those in need of their next meal.
“We have been given so much
through this Scholarship,” said Kelly
Nash, president of
did you know
650
Pints of blood were
donated in the 2011
Evans Scholars blood
drive from 14 chapters.
the Marquette
Scholarship Chapter, “and it’s important
for us to make our own lasting impact
on the community.”
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2011
BMW
Championship
did you know
$9 million
The amount of money raised by the
BMW Championship since 2007 for
the Evans Scholars, its sole charity
Pro-Am event
Evans Scholars and Alumni will caddie
for the amateurs in the Gardner Heidrick
Pro-Am on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to raise
funds for the Evans Scholars Foundation.
This will mark the sixth consecutive year
Alumni and Scholars have caddied for
the Pro-Am players. Last year, the caddie
flat rate and tips added up to more than
$16,000, part of the total $1.2 million
raised for Evans Scholars during the 2010
Pro-Am.
Tournament initiatives
In 2011, BMW will continue its tradition of
providing a four-year Evans Scholarship for
the first hole-in-one made during the BMW
Championship.
Military personnel will be admitted free all
week. A hospitality venue will be available
for military personnel and their families.
Juniors 16 and under also will be
admitted free any day of the week when
accompanied by a ticketed adult.
The BMW Championship is offering
upgraded Premier Parking passes available
for $25 per day Thursday-Sunday.
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2007 and 2009 champion Tiger Woods
Who’s
“The BMW Championship’s
prime positioning as the
penultimate PGA TOUR
Playoff event offers fans
the opportunity to witness
firsthand one of the year’s most
memorable and entertaining
weeks of golf competition.”
-WGA’s Vice President of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino
Star volunteer
Mel Krejci (Ill. ’60) has been
volunteering for the BMW
Championship (formerly the
Western Open) for 50 years.
It began when he was an Illinois
Evans Scholar; now, from the
parking lot to the scoreboard,
he knows the drill well. And in
December 2010, he was recognized
for it when the PGA TOUR named
Krejci the 2010 Volunteer of the
Year for his 50 years of service.
How did you feel when you first
found out?
Shocked. There’s probably about
2,000 volunteers every tournament.
To be picked out of that crowd, it’s
amazing. I didn’t know whether I
should jump for joy or cry. When
you put in that number of years, you
never think about anything like this;
you just think about giving back.
2008 champion Camilo Villegas
next?
Why did you start volunteering?
Where: Sept. 12-18
2010 champion Dustin Johnson
Growing up, kids could play at
Riverside Golf Club for 75 cents,
and my mom would take us. Then
I started caddying. I heard about
the Evans Scholars Program, and
I thought it would help my family
because my dad just got back from
the war. Winning the Scholarship
allowed me to go to college. This is
my way of giving back.
When: Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
How long will you volunteer for?
in Lemont, Ill.
Everybody says, ‘You’ve been doing
this for so long; don’t you get tired
of it?’ Sometimes I do, but there
are just so many nice
people there. They’re
the best group of
volunteers in the
country. I’ve
made a lot of
friends.
Featuring: The Top 70 PGA TOUR
players vying for the final 30 spots in the
TOUR Championship and a chance to win
the FedExCup’s top prize of $10 million.
To buy tickets, visit www.bmwchampionshipusa.com
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fundraising
news & notes
Match Play Challenge
Doubling dollars for Scholars
Five generous Evans Scholars supporters have pledged to match
Par Club gifts of $2,500 or greater up to a total of $1.5 million.
This new Match Play Challenge initiative aims to raise $3 million in operating funds for the Western
Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation: $1.5 million from major Par Club gifts and $1.5 million
from the five Match Play Partners.
The Challenge expands on the Par Club’s traditional grassroots support by reaching out to donors who
are willing and able to contribute at more than the basic Par Club giving levels. The WGA is working
on additional Match Play Partner commitments that would allow the Challenge to continue to
match major Par Club gifts beyond 2011.
Match Play Partners
WGA Directors Mike Keiser and Jerry Rich
Evans Alum and WGA Director George Solich
WGA Evans Scholars Supporters Kevin Flynn and James Perry
Making your annual Par Club contribution is easier than ever when you enroll in automatic monthly giving!
Also use our lookup tool to see if your company matches gifts! Visit www.wgaesf.org for details.
A return to Bandon Dunes
$200,000
raised for Evans Scholars
The second annual Evans Scholars Foundation Charity Retreat at
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon took place May 3-5, with guests
enjoying private jet service, gourmet meals and rounds on all four
world-class courses. The event again raised $200,000 for the Evans
Scholarships. The third annual retreat is set for May 8-10, 2012.
northwestern capital campaign wrap-up
Futures on Course
$7.8
million
raised, making it
the most successful
campaign in Evans
Scholars’ history.
The campaign is ongoing;
contact Jerry Dudek at
(224) 260-3730 or
[email protected] for info.
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NU House earns award
The renovated Northwestern
Evans Scholarship House was
recognized in May by Evanston
City Council leaders with a 2010
Preservation and Design Award
for a Sensitive Addition.
Reviewers gave positive marks on
the entry, window detailing and
the reusing of materials. PantoUlema Architects and Bulley and
Andrews worked on this project.
Leaving a legacy
Inaugural
Green
Coat Gala
planned
for fall
The Chick Evans Society honors
donors who have made a planned
gift to ensure the legacy of the
Evans Scholars Foundation.
A gift can be made through a
bequest in a will or by designating
the Foundation as the beneficiary of an IRA or life
insurance policy. A planned gift allows the giver to
communicate his or her legacy intent and the Foundation
to recognize their generosity today.
The WGA’s
inaugural Green
Coat Gala to
benefit the
Evans Scholars
Foundation will
be held Friday, Nov. 4, at The
Peninsula Chicago.
“Our caddies are special young people. They
have had good training, come from fine
homes, and have a desire to further themselves
after their caddie years. The Evans Scholars
Foundation provides them this opportunity.”
Sponsorship options for tables are
available; call Fran Haas at (224)
260-3722 for information.
-Doug West, a WGA Director from Midlothian
Country Club (Illinois), who recently made a $25,000
tax-free charitable gift from his IRA.
The event, presented by Northern Trust and ITW, features
the World Golf Hall of Fame’s Curtis Strange as the
special guest. Strange won the 1974 Western Amateur
and the 1988 and 1989 U.S. Opens. Today, he is a golf
analyst for ABC and ESPN.
275 Chick Evans Society members
A personal relationship
The first Named
Scholar Luncheon
was held June
22 at Glen View
Club, giving donors
and Scholars the
chance to meet.
Supporters who make a gift through an
Endowed Named Scholarship have a unique
opportunity for a more personal relationship
with an Evans Scholar. For a gift of $125,000
to the McGuigan Endowment Fund, an
Endowed Named Scholarship is created
in your name or in the name of a selected
person or club.
“Named Scholarships are an important way
to continue the Evans Scholars tradition. As
long as a club has a qualified caddie, it’s
a way for them to support the Program for
their caddies and a way for the caddies to
know their club is supporting them.”
-WGA Director Fritz Souder, Wequetonsing GC
Leading Named Scholarship clubs:
Beverly Country Club (IL) with six,
Wequetonsing Golf Club (MI) with four,
Evanston Golf Club (IL) with three.
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Total
Endowed
Scholarships
as of July
2011 by
a club or
individual,
a 650%
increase
in the past
seven years.
Endowed Named Scholar
After her husband
passed away, Janine
Chesrown could think
of no better way than
to honor his passion
for golf with an
Endowed Named
Scholarship. Now,
she and her Named Scholar, Margaret
Bauer, who caddies at Riverside Golf
Club where the couple were members,
share a special relationship and email
regularly.
“I’m very impressed with her work
ethic,” Chesrown said. “It makes me
feel good that I’ve been able to be part
of that experience.”
Bauer, a senior at Michigan, feels the
same. “I see her as a role model,” she
said. “If it weren’t for her support and
belief in my ability to succeed, I would
not be the person I am today.”
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North Shore Country Club is a big supporter of championships and scholarships. This year, it
hosts the Western Amateur. And every year, it develops and nurtures young caddies, allowing
them a shot at earning an Evans Scholarship.
Championing
golf & education
Dan Dinelli with North Shore Country Club
club profile
A rich history
at a glance
Designed by the legendary
golf course architecture
firm of Harry S. Colt and
Charles H. Alison, North
Shore is a Chicago-area
classic that measures
7,103 yards and plays to
a par of 72. Opened to
members in 1924, the club has hosted the 1928 Western Open, the
1933 U.S. Open, the 1939 U.S. Amateur and the 1983 U.S. Amateur.
It also has been the site of U.S. Open qualifiers and other significant
events, including the 2010 Windon Memorial, a major collegiate
tournament.
Over the years, the club has made a point of preserving the spirit
and aesthetic of the original design while adapting the course to
improvements in today’s club and golf ball technology. The firm of
internationally-known golf course architect Rick Jacobson – who
caddied at North Shore as a teen – has led the preservation effort for
the last 17 years.
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North Shore
Evans
Scholars
and Alumni
5
Major
tournaments
hosted by
the club
5
current
North
Shore WGA
Directors
“We accepted the invitation
to host the Western Amateur
solely based on what the
Western Golf Association
and the Evans Scholars
Foundation stands for, and
our long history of support with
40 Evans Scholars having caddied at the club
over the years.”
-North Shore WGA Director Frank Morley, who also is
chairman of the WGA’s tournament committee
scholar profile
“College is a possibility. No one in
my family has accomplished this.”
“We were living in a cramped, two-bedroom apartment in the worst
part of Cincinnati. There were homicides daily, constant police sirens
and the neighborhood was riddled with drug dealers. One spring,
no one could go outside because there was a huge riot going on for a
week and a half. I was ready to get out of that place.”
For 11 years, this was Alfonso Gillette’s life. Now, he is on his way to Ohio State
University looking to pursue a career in broadcasting as an Evans Scholar.
Alfonso’s mom always made sure he stayed on the right path. She kept him in school
and, when things got too rough by their apartment, made sacrifices to move the family
into a safer neighborhood. When Alfonso was a freshman in high school, she found
out about a caddying program at Cincinnati’s Maketewah Country Club. Even though
he knew nothing about the game of golf, he headed off to caddie training that spring.
“Alfonso had a strong desire to work and refused to fail,” said club caddie manager
Joseph Healy. Caddying taught him to hustle. “That’s what
they like to see — not slacking off; always working hard,”
Alfonso said.
He became one of the club’s favorite caddies, according
to Joe Desch, WGA’s Ohio Evans Scholars Chairman and
Maketewah member. As he gained confidence, his caddying
abilities — and academics — improved. Upon graduation,
Alfonso was a member of the National Honor Society and
ranked number two in his class.
“I want to be
somewhere in life, and
I know this scholarship
can help me get there.”
-New Evans Scholar Alfonso Gillette
Once a shy kid on the course, Alfonso now loves the spotlight. “I gave a speech at my
graduation, and I was always the master of ceremonies for high school productions. I
love to talk,” he says.
“A college education will expose me to precious opportunities that
those around me can only dream of,” Alfonso wrote in his application
essay. “In turn, I will come out a man who has lived on both sides of
the spectrum. I’ll have the ability to show those in my community
that college is a possibility for them, too. No one in my family has
accomplished this. I want that to change with me.”
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A helping hand
Father Joseph Binzer, a Miami University Evans Scholar Alum, is
the new Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
D
by amy boerema fuller
ecades before he felt a
calling to devote his life to
God, Joe Binzer already
had dedicated his life to
service.
In 1972, in his application for the Evans
Scholarship, Binzer, then 17 years old,
wrote in neat, cursive handwriting: “I wish
to go to college in order to further myself
both as a student and as a person, in order
to be able to help someone who may be in
need in later life.”
He didn’t know it at the time, but Binzer,
in later life, would be in a unique position
to help thousands. From caddie to college
student, and later from public accountant
to priest, the many roles of his life have
helped prepare him for his current and
most important role of all: Auxiliary
Bishop for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Bishop Binzer was ordained on June 9
at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains
in Cincinnati. In his new role, he helps
the Archbishop of Cincinnati in leading
the region, which includes almost half
a million Catholics and hundreds of
parishes, schools, hospitals, agencies and
institutions. “It’s been humbling and a
great blessing,” Binzer says. “It’s something
I never would’ve anticipated.”
As a child, Binzer never dreamed of
becoming a priest, but faith always played
an important role in his life. He grew up
in a large family with six siblings and
attended Catholic grade and high school.
Even then, he was viewed as a leader. One
younger sister, Jane Moore, recalls how he
once took the blame on behalf of another
sibling for messing with their father’s
tools. “That’s the kind of person he was,”
she says. “He’s always been a peacemaker,
and he always tries to see the best in any
situation.”
One summer, his father, who didn’t
tolerate laziness, encouraged Binzer
and his brother, Tom, to caddie at the
nearby Clovernook Country Club, a mile
from home. Binzer recalls coming home
from training early one day, and his dad
promptly sent him back. “If you’re going
to be sitting around doing nothing,”
he told his son, “you might as well go
back there.”
Binzer was a hard worker in the
classroom, as well, always getting top
grades. Tom Binzer recalls the first day
of grade school when a teacher, upon
learning he was Joe’s brother, said, “You’re
going to be one of the smart ones.”
The brothers both earned the Evans
Scholarship to Miami University. In
college, Binzer served as a chapter vice
president for two years and earned the
Program’s distinguished Ames Award as a
senior, based on votes by his peers. He also
earned the nickname “Bugs,” his brother
recalls, because as vice president in charge
of house maintenance, “he was always
bugging people to do their (cleaning) jobs
and do it right.” As a leader, Joe knew
when to have fun, Tom Binzer says, but he
also knew when it was time to be serious.
As a college senior, Binzer tried to make
an early donation to the WGA Par Club,
which was quickly returned because at
the time, money wasn’t accepted from
Scholars who were still in school. He
became a life Par Club member in 1986
and later served as a WGA Director for
11 years. In a letter to WGA leaders in
1986, Binzer wrote: “I truly feel that the
Evans Scholars Program has been the big
difference in my life, and I’ve tried not to
hesitate in letting people know that when
I describe the Program to them.”
After college, Binzer worked as a CPA
at Arthur Young & Co. In 1986, he
was having lunch with a client — the
then-executive director of the regional
Catholic Charities — when the client
suggested Binzer become a priest. “I was
stunned,” he recalls. “One minute, we
were talking about financial statements;
the next, he was saying, ‘You know what
you should do with your life?’”
But something had resonated. Praying
for guidance, Binzer enrolled in Bible
classes to see if it was something he
wanted to pursue. In 1988, he enrolled
in the seminary. “I was obviously
surprised,” Tom Binzer recalls of hearing
the news, “but there was never a thought
continued
Above: Binzer, after being
ordained as Auxiliary Bishop
for the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati. Right: Binzer
prostrates himself while the
congregation sings and asks
the blessing of God and the
saints upon him. Below:
Binzer’s personal coat of
arms, designed specifically
for him as the Auxiliary
Bishop of Cincinnati.
Photos by Mark Bowen
continued from page 25
in my mind that he was making a mistake.”
He also had surprised someone else — Roland F. “Mac” McGuigan,
the WGA’s then-educational director. “After recovering from
your bombshell decision, I realized that your future marriage to
the priesthood made much sense,” McGuigan wrote. “You have
the required character, temperament, compassion, convictions,
personality and integrity. My prediction is that you will be one hell
of a great priest!”
On June 4, 1994, Binzer was ordained a priest. Soon afterward,
Binzer told the Cincinnati Enquirer that his ultimate goal was
“to help people appreciate the love God has for them and to
simply accept people for where they are in the faith journey — to
recognize there are people struggling with their faith and others
who are ecstatic about where they
are. I just want to help people in
whatever way I can.”
“As I look back, I have
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A helping hand
1977
Joe Binzer graduates from
Miami University with a
degree in accounting.
1988
Binzer enters Mount St. Mary’s
Seminary of the West at the
Athenaeum of Ohio in Cincinnati.
Binzer in high school, 1971
been incredibly blessed
She recalls how the children would flock to him on the church
playground. “It was really something,” she says. “They would wrap
their arms around his legs. He was a magnet.” And she has no
doubt he will be a success in his new role. “He will be the people’s
bishop,” she says. “I think people will respond to him the same way
they have always responded to him, wherever he goes.”
Binzer was stunned the day it was announced he had been selected
to be the next auxiliary bishop. So was his family. “It’s been very
humbling for us all,” says Tom Binzer, a current WGA Director.
And he hasn’t forgotten his roots, which include caddying and
earning the Evans Scholarship. To this day, he remains close with
many of his Evans Scholar brothers. “As I look back, I have been
incredibly blessed throughout my whole life,” he told The Catholic
Telegraph. “I see my vocation as a blessing, and not as a job or a
career. I am truly grateful, and I continue to ‘hope in the Lord,’
now and forever.”
Binzer types a paper for seminary in 1993
1994
Binzer is ordained to the priesthood for the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Left: Binzer at his priest ordination ceremony.
Below: Binzer with Evans Scholar Alums at the
reception.
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In his new role, he assists the diocesan bishop, who is designated by
the Pope to lead a particular region. He’ll attend parishes for special
ceremonies and teach at schools, among other responsibilities.
As he always has, Binzer feels tremendous gratitude for the
opportunities he has been given. “There are things I feel blessed
to have a chance to do,” he says. “God always gives me the
grace to help me to do what I’m supposed to do in a particular
circumstance.”
The Athenaeum of Ohio
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Since then, that’s exactly what he
has done. For the past eight years,
throughout my whole life.”
Binzer served as chancellor of the
- Father Joseph Binzer
Archdiocese, answering questions
about church law and overseeing
child protection programs. Both the adults and kids at his parishes
adored him, friends say, with his kindness and sense of humility
particularly resonating. “Joe is one of the most genuinely humble
men that I’ve ever met,” says Mary Jo Neumann, a parishoner
and family friend who has worked with him in various capacities
over the years. “He’s also very down-to-earth and very real. He
understands how to bring your faith down to an everyday level.”
Binzer is ordained as the
11th Auxiliary Bishop for the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
alumni profile
Calling the shots
A Minnesota Evans Alum spends his days
on the court, clashing (sometimes literally)
with some of the NBA’s biggest stars
A quick chat with professional basketball referee Pat Fraher (Minn. ’96), who has worked more than 280
games in the NBA.
How did you become a referee?
I began when I was 15 years old with my dad. At 17, I refereed my first high school varsity game. Two
years later, I attended a summer camp in Las Vegas run by three NBA referees. After having a crazy
game with nine technical fouls and five ejections, I was on their radar. I worked in the CBA and WNBA
before coming to the NBA in 2001. This year, I made it to the Western Conference semi-finals.
How do you deal with people getting in your face?
Conflict’s part of the job. There are certain lines they can’t cross, and when they do, it’s simple – they get
a technical or an ejection. The tricky part is when they don’t cross the line; they bring it to the edge and
try to break your concentration. Then you have to warn them. I have the same problem
with my 4-year old. The more excited they get, the more composed we have to be.
How do you break up fights between players?
You try to get in as quick as you can, but once they start throwing punches, get out of
the way. You’re not going to stop a 260-pound, 6’ 10” guy once they start going at it.
What’s the most challenging part of the job?
With the level of scrutiny we’re under, the expectations are impossible. The
expectation is perfection. You’re human, so you’re in a no-win situation. You’ll
always fall short. It’s no fun when you wake up and see yourself on SportsCenter.
It’s not like they’re going to show a clip of you making a good call.
How do people react when you tell them your job?
They’re curious. It’s a unique job. There are only 60 of us in the world. They ask who the
toughest coaches and players are. The veteran coaches tend to be toughest because they
have the seniority and experience of how to interact with the referee. Larry Brown could
be difficult, Phil Jackson could be tough, also Jerry Sloan. We’ve got an influx of younger
coaches coming in, so I’m looking forward to that.
What’s your favorite part of the job?
Top: the officiating
crew for Game 3 of the
Western Conference
Semi-finals; Pat Fraher,
second from right.
Above: Game 5 of the
first-round Denver/
Oklahoma City matchup.
The playoffs – the intensity can’t be matched anywhere. My second favorite part is right after
the playoffs – the offseason!
-by Nicole Thompson
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alumni profile
Jeff Kiser
with his
dog Reno at
training.
Only six other people in the world do
what Michigan State Evans Alum Jeff
Kiser does — he’s a federal agent with
a special kind of partner.
ATF. Reno is an expert at sniffing out the bad guys.
Literally. He specializes in detecting human scent.
Special agents
Special agents Jeff Kiser (MSU ’86) and Reno
knew they were hot on the suspect’s trail.
And the police call from all across the nation. While
Kiser and Reno are meant to focus on the Midwest,
they travel to all corners of the country because there
are so few dogs that do what Reno does.
They’d been tracking the runaway killer down the
streets of Detroit for two and a half hours, and
Reno knew they were closing in. Then suddenly, the
trail was gone, replaced by the scent of gasoline
and burnt rubber. The criminal had escaped.
“Reno probably has about 300,000 air miles,” Kiser
said. “He loves flying. He’s like a little kid going for a
car ride. He flies in the cabin with me. He lays on the
ground and goes to sleep. A lot of passengers will say
they didn’t even know there was a dog on the plane.”
But not everyone is so lucky.
Kiser has always wanted to work in law enforcement.
He graduated in 1986 as an Evans Scholar from
Michigan State University, which has one of the
nation’s best criminal justice programs.
“A lot of times, Reno will chase someone down
and apprehend them, which is a nice way of saying
he bites them,” Kiser laughed. “There’s always that
split second on every deal where I see the guy look
at Reno, and they just give up. It’s exciting.”
Kiser has a job only seven people in
the world have. He’s a special agent
with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
but his partner makes him a unique
kind of special agent. His partner’s
name is Reno, and he’s a 4-year-old
German Shepherd.
Kiser and Reno specialize in highrisk missions, “the worst of the
worst,” Kiser says. They execute
arrest and search warrants for the
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“When people need
help, they call the
police,” Kiser said.
“When the police
need help, they call
us.”
“I don’t know if I would have been able to go to college
if I didn’t get the Evans Scholarship,” Kiser said. “It’s
one of the prerequisites for the job to have a four-year
degree.”
Kiser started working for the ATF in 1987, just one year
out of college. He started working with Reno three
years ago.
“I’m a dog lover to begin with,” Kiser said. “But to go
to work every day with my dog, to train him and watch
him learn and grow is a very rewarding position, the
most rewarding job I’ve ever had.”
-by Nicole Thompson
the
mac report
Sharing the news
The newly named
WGA Evans Scholars
Magazine gives the
WGA/ESF an exciting
new platform to
showcase the Evans
Scholars Program to a much larger
audience. Sharing the stories of the Alums
and Scholars, along with the successes
of the Program, with all members of the
Evans Scholars family is vitally important.
The Mac Report section continues
specifically for Alums and Scholars.
Sharing the stories of Alums
and Scholars with all members
of the Evans Scholars family is
vitally important.
National Alumni Association Chair Mary
Gallina O’Leary and her leadership team
have been diligently working on the
restructuring of the Alumni Association.
There are great new opportunities to get
involved, contribute to the Program and to
stay connected with your fellow Alums.
Also, the technology upgrade at WGA/ESF
is nearly complete and the Alumni log-in
and private section of the website is close
to being ready. Stay tuned for details.
You will be pleased to know that the
regular Par Club giving levels were
increased in 2011 to match the Alumni
levels. Alums continue to lead the way in
giving to the Evans Scholars Foundation.
Making a
alumni news and class notes
lifelong
commitment
Association recap
•The restructuring of the
Evans Scholars Alumni
Association is nearing
completion
W
ith more than 100 Evans Scholar Alumni
leaders in place, including a national board, the
newly restructured Alumni Association has started its
work in strengthening Evans Scholars relationships.
“This is a year of transition as we get all the building
blocks in place,” says Mary Gallina O’Leary (OSU ’87),
National Alumni Association Chair. “A main focus of
ours is helping Alumni to recognize that the Evans
Scholarship is about so much more than just a college education. It is an experience
that changes the trajectory of our lives.”
•Evans Scholar Alumni groups
now are organized by Scholar
university and region
The Alumni Association has transitioned from the former state-based association to a
university-led structure. Leaders have also identified Alumni presidents in the 10 largest
Alumni regions and are working to secure leaders in at least 10 additional locations in
2012. Other goals include establishing a Young Alumni Association in Chicago, which
will later be expanded throughout the country, as well as increasing the percentage of
Alumni who donate to the Par Club. Visit www.wgaesf.org/alumni for information on
how to reach your local president.
Wh at ro l e c a n I p l ay ?
Donate to the Par Club – then call a few
friends and ask them to do the same.
Volunteer at the BMW Championship;
proceeds solely benefit Evans Scholars.
Participate in Alumni events and
Scholarship fundraisers.
ENCOURAGE potential Evans Scholars to
apply or family and friends to start looping
at a country club.
CONNECT online via Facebook, Twitter
and LinkedIn.
Mentor current Scholars (help with
resumes, interview skills and networking).
Thank you for your generous support of
the Evans Scholars Program. Please stay
in touch, and I look forward to seeing
many of you during my travels in the
coming months.
Jeff Harrison is the Vice President of
Education at the Western Golf Association.
Want to learn more? Visit www.wgaesf.
org/alumni for contact information on your
university or regional president.
“I’m so thankful for the amazing opportunity
the Evans Scholars Foundation provided me.
I can’t wait to see what lies ahead in my life
and to stay involved in the Program as an
Evans Scholar Alum!”
Sidney Solomonson, Washington State, ‘11
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Alumni Association
then
1957
The first Alumni Association is organized!
From a March 1957 Alumni newsletter: “Meet
the new president of the Chicago-area Alumni
Association: Milton Newton! Milt was one of
the four Evans Scholar recipients in 1945.”
There were
6
Scholarship Houses:
Northwestern, Illinois,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Michigan
State and Marquette
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“The Evans Scholarship changed all of our lives. Being
a part of the Alumni Association allows us to give
back, and we can help spread the word to caddies and
current Scholars about this life-changing experience.
The more Alumni who are involved, the stronger the
organization will be.” Alan Sprunk (MSU ‘79)
at a glance
July 25
August 8
Country Club
NJ: East Coast
Evans Alumni
Classic, Hawk
Pointe Golf Club
OH: Caddie Classic, Maketewah Country
Club
OR: Evans Cup of Oregon, Portland Golf
Club
August 19
September 12-18
WI: Mark Cushman Evans Scholars
Classic, Stevens Point Country Club
IL: BMW Championship, Cog Hill Golf
and Country Club; Gardner Heidrick ProAm (Sept. 14)
MN: Seven Club
Tournament,
August 1
IL: Evans Scholars Invitational,
Onwentsia Club and Shoreacres
August 7-8
IL: Evans Scholars Expo and Summer
Outing, Medinah Country Club
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Marquette Alum
what people are saying
“We owe it to ourselves, to our families and to the WGA
to help other kids gain and enjoy what we have gained
through our college experiences. It goes without saying
that I am interested in doing anything I can to help form an
association.” Bill Maloney (NU ’51)
Interlachen Country Club
Scholarship Houses, with 19
Evans Scholar universities
231
female Evans Scholar
(then a junior)
The reorganization of the Evans Scholars
Alumni Association, announced by WGA
leaders in fall 2010, is nearly complete!
now there are
with
what people said
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and
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now
and
August 29
IN: Evans Scholars Classic, Crooked
Stick Golf Club
WA: Evans Cup of Washington, Meridian
Valley Country Club
September 12
MI: Hickory Stick Invitational, Edgewood
October 10
CO: Par Club Tournament, The
Broadmoor
A full list of Evans Scholar
events can be found online at
www.wgasef.org.
Giving, simplified
Giving numbers
Save stamps and make giving to the
Evans Scholars Foundation as easy
as possible by enrolling in the new
automatic monthly giving program.
You can set up an automatic monthly
gift from your checking account via
electronic fund
transfer or
through a
credit card
at www.
wgaesf.org.
Also, make sure to use the online
lookup tool to see if your company
matches gifts. It’s an easy way to
double or triple your donation at no
extra cost!
80%
of Alumni have made
some kind of donation
to the Evans Scholars
Foundation
$50 million
the total amount
that Alumni have
contributed since 1957
twitter.com/
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linkedin.com;
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Auto Show’s First Look
benefits Evans Scholars
M
ore than 100 Evans Alumni
and friends strolled the Auto
Show floor at the Feb. 11 First Look
for Charity at McCormick Place
in Chicago. The black-tie event,
which raised $29,000 for the Evans
Scholars Foundation, took place the
night before the Auto Show opened
to the public.
The Evans Scholars Foundation was
one of 14 participating organizations
that received funds from First Look,
one of the city’s biggest one-day
charity events.
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news & notes
AxleTech CEO to be featured guest
at 2011 Evans Scholars Speakers Forum
WGA Director Mary Bitkowski Petrovich (Mich. ’85) will be the
featured guest at the 2011 Evans Scholars Speakers Forum
on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Union League Club of Chicago. She’ll
share her experiences as a caddie, Evans Scholar and CEO of
Detroit-based AxleTech, the fastest-growing and most profitable
business in its industry.
Petrovich grew up in suburban Detroit, the second oldest of eight
children. Her father died when she was young, and she had to
help care for her siblings, three of whom were babies. “There
was a lot of responsibility at a young age,” she has said, “so I
had to grow up fast.”
Money was tight, but a job caddying at Franklin Hills Country Club
changed her life. Today, Petrovich is the CEO of a firm that makes
drivetrain components for off-highway and specialty vehicles.
mark your calendar!
WGA Director Mary Bitkowski Petrovich (Mich. ’85).
The second annual Evans Scholars Speakers Forum will be
held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Union League Club of
Chicago. Tickets are $35; register at www.wgaesf.org!
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AROUND THE LOOP
Stay connected — let your fellow Alumni know what’s new in your life! Send in your letters, updates and photos online at www.wgaesf.org or
send a note, including your full name, school and year graduated to: [email protected].
Colorado
Illinois
Kevin Lewis, ’77, is general
manager and director of golf
at Machrihanish Dunes Golf
Club in Scotland.
Mike Dixon, ’71, is an
architect with the U.S. Peace
Corps in Kyiv, Ukraine. He
blogs about his adventures at
mdixon56.com.
Jack Haake, ’83, is regional
director, West Natural Gas
Origination, for NextEra
Energy Resources. He and his
wife, Traci,
and their
son, Connor,
colorado
alumni
live in
Broomfield,
Colo.
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John
Milord, ’03, is a producer and
director in Los Angeles.
Breana Prince, ’11, is
pursuing a doctorate in
physical therapy at Franklin
Pierce University in Arizona.
Kevin Fitzpatrick, ’74,
is executive director of
the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of
Greater Chicago.
Tim Ryan, ’78, is business
development manager
at Golden Oil Co. in the
Janesville, Wis., area.
Steven Stroker, ‘81, is a
regional director at Baird in
Chicago.
Paul Grgas, ’87, is an
intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance trainer
at ISYS Technologies. He
recently retired from the
Chana Esther
and Avi Fogel’s
(Ill. ’0) children,
Miri, Chaim,
Leah and
Nosson Tzvi.
U.S. Air Force as a master
sergeant. He and his wife,
Tami, and their son, James,
live in Alexandria, Va.
Dan O’Rourke, ’88, is a
senior manager, indirect tax,
at CCH.
Mike Kirchner, ‘00, and
Leigh (Naroleski) Kirchner,
‘02, welcomed son Ryan
Michael on Feb. 17.
Jim Lee, ’00, and Colleen
(King) Lee, ’01, welcomed
daughter Hannah Marie on
April 28. She joins brother
Changing the course of a lifetime
Duane Metcalf (Colo. ’70) wrote in late 2010:
the Evans Scholarship. We talked and then
got back to our respective jobs. That evening,
I called and asked her for a date. Two years
later, we were married. On June 9, 2010, we
celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary.
After I was awarded the Evans Scholarship,
the local newspaper carried the names of the
recipients. It was summer, and I was working at
the Broadmoor Golf Club. One day, I decided to
have lunch at the employee
“To say that the course of
cafeteria, the only time in
all the years I worked at the my life was changed by
the Evans Scholarship is
club that I ate there.
The Scholarship allowed me
to attend college and start my
professional career. Also because
of it, a young lady stopped, talked
quite
an
understatement.
”
to me and became my wife. I
On that same day, a young
shall forever be grateful to those
lady also decided to eat in
who
made
it
possible for me to get a college
the cafeteria — the only day she would ever
education
and
an introduction to my wife.
do so. We had known each other for years (we
Every
day,
I
realize
what it means to be an
attended the same high school) and when she
saw me, she mentioned seeing the article about
Evans Scholar and how lucky I was, and am.
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Andy. The family lives in
LaGrange Park, Ill.
Adam Schneiderman,
’00, is vice president at
Newmark Knight Frank Epic in
Rosemont, Ill.
Tom Kubala, ’03, and his
wife, Kristie, welcomed
daughter Katherine Lee on
Jan. 29.
Robbie
Illinois
Moy, ’04,
alumni
is engaged
to Annette
Oswiecinski.
The couple,
who live in Chicago, will
marry Sept. 10. He is a senior
consultant at Avanade.
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Steven Schmitt, ’06, is a
designer and project manager
at Full Circle Architects in
Northbrook, Ill.
Robbie Moy (Ill. ’04) is engaged
to Annette Oswiecinski.
‘A huge part of our lives’
The park behind
the Illinois Evans
Scholarship
House, at 1007
S. Third St., has
been adopted by
Evans Scholars.
Sean Collins (Ill. ’03) and his wife, Erin Murphy, along with Evans
Scholars from four schools at their August 2010 wedding.
Sean Collins (Ill. ’03) wrote in January:
At our wedding, we had Scholars from the Marquette,
Indiana, Northwestern, Illinois, and Purdue houses. The
program has been a huge part of our lives, and we look
forward to donating and volunteering in the future.
Justin Marku, ’09, is at
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &
Smith in New York City.
Joseph Janiczek, ’11, is
engaged to Christine Padilla.
He is a manufacturing
engineering associate at
General Mills in West Chicago,
Ill.
Kristie and Tom Kubala’s (Ill.
’03) daughter, Katherine.
Eric Persiani, ’11, is a junior
trader at Infinium in Chicago.
“The Evans Scholarship has changed my
life forever. Your kindness and
generosity will never be forgotten.”
Maggie McEldowney (Ill. ’11),
thanking par club members
Tony Coco, ’90, wrote in
February: “After more than
13 years of working at the
DuPage County (Illinois) Public
Defender’s Office, first as an
Assistant Public Defender, then
as a Senior Assistant Public
Defender, then as Deputy Chief
Public Defender, (2010-2011).
I was appointed an Associate
Judge for the 18th Judicial
Circuit on Jan. 21. Prior to
being a Public Defender, I was
an Assistant State’s Attorney
in DuPage and an associate
attorney at the law firm of
Caluwaert & Panegasser
in Elmhurst. I am currently
assigned to traffic court.”
continued
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This past August, I married Erin Murphy, and in lieu
of traditional wedding favors, we decided to make a
donation to the Evans Scholars Foundation. The Evans
Scholarship has played an important role in both the
Murphy and Collins families. Along with my scholarship to
Illinois, Erin’s cousins, Colleen King (Ind. ‘12) and Sean
Murphy (NU ‘10), have also been lucky enough to be a
part of this great program.
Indiana
park partners
Scholar networking in SoCal
Vladimir Kroshinsky (Ind. ’07) wrote in June:
After completing my undergrad, I didn’t think I would be
involved with the ESF at the level I am today. I would have
never imagined leading an effort to engage with and build
an Alumni social network in Southern California!
It wasn’t until Tom Fitzgerald (Ind. ’73) contacted me,
surprised that we have three Alumni working in Hollywood
at the same advertising agency, did I realize the significant
role social media has on connecting Alumni from around
the world. Tom has been working on connecting Scholars in
Southern California for over a decade and has established a
database of over 250 Scholars, including a subset of almost
40 “ShowBiz Scholars” who work in entertainment.
The Scholars at the same agency are myself, John Druska
(Ind. ’07) and Evan Bernardin (Ind. ’10). We stayed connected through social media and now work in social media
at Creative Asylum, where we create and execute marketing
campaigns for studios and entertainment industry brands.
Now we’re using technology and social media to help re-engage and connect with the massive SoCal Alumni group. We
couldn’t be more excited to utilize our expertise to support
and promote a scholarship that has done so much for us!
Find us on Facebook.com/SoCalScholars
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‘I am forever indebted to the Evans Scholars Foundation’
Lou Ellsworth (Ind. ’85) wrote in November 2010:
In October, my oldest nephew was married in Indianapolis. This
presented an opportunity to take my wife and two daughters
to Bloomington for the first time. I was thrilled! We went to
breakfast on the square around the
courthouse, which still has its smalltown charm. The area is far more
developed and commercial than it
was 20 years ago, but it strikes a nice
balance.
you show your spouse a concentration camp-like picture of four
toilets lined up next to each other without walls dividing them?
There were hundreds of pictures that included members of the
class of 1983 through the class of 1988. The
constant in these pictures were big smiles
and hearty laughter.
As I walked past Ballantine Hall towards
Kirkwood and Indiana, I realized this trip
was far more for me than my family. My
daughters don’t understand the concept of
college, and my wife has no devotion to the
Midwest. With the colored leaves floating
about on this perfect Brown County day, I
could barely contain my excitement for being
where I was. It’s hard to believe I was once
lucky enough to have been a student at such
an amazingly beautiful place.
After eating, we took a drive to the
Evans Scholars house. We were
greeted by New Scholar Educator
Kyle Lynch, ‘11. The house looks
fabulous. I was envious of the
Lou Ellsworth (Ind. ’85) and his family visit
luxury these caddies experience (no
the Indiana Evans Scholars House in 2010.
communal bathrooms). It’s excellent
there are enough female Scholars and
appropriate conditions that allow them to live in the house.
I can’t help but feel enormous gratitude that I was at the Evans
Scholars House for four years. I am happy this was my life, and
I’m thankful I have a place to visit at IU that feels like home.
I was fortunate enough to have met the people I met and made
Though a generation apart, Kyle Lynch and I would both choose
the friends I made. None of us will know what our lives would
to swim in the pond given the choice between the pool and the
have been like had it not been for the Evans Scholarship. But
pond. That’s a comforting feeling and an instant bond.
I never delude myself into thinking that I would be who, what
One highlight was finding photo albums Ed Hackett,‘86,
and where I am without it. It changed my life, and I am forever
chronicled while I was in school. I was thankful he devoted so
indebted to WGA and the Evans Scholars Foundation.
much time to developing them. How can you not laugh when
Indiana cont.
Richard Ellis in Indianapolis.
He and his wife, Lindsay, live
in Fishers, Ind.
Sean O’Leary, ’02, is spine
territory manager, Chicago
district, at Globus Medical in
Chicago.
Vladimir Kroshinsky, ’07,
is a senior social media
manager at Creative Asylum
in Hollywood, Calif.
Nick Svarczkopf, ’05, is an
associate office broker at CB
Jason Quillin, ’09, is a
teacher’s aide at Alexander
In April, following
another bout of bad
luck, the Indiana
Scholars finished 32nd
with two riders — and
a lot of heart — in the
annual bike race.
Graham Bell Montessori
School and AEHI in Wheeling,
Ill. He wrote in December: “I
am a teacher’s aide for about
15 3-6-year-old children and
have learned Cued Speech
to better assist and communicate with the deaf or
hard-of-hearing children.”
The Indiana
Evans
Scholars
class of
2011.
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Evan Bernardin, ’10, is a
social media representative at
Creative Asylum in Hollywood,
Calif.
Brett Floyd, ’11, is a campus
analyst at Huron Consulting in
Chicago.
Martin
Ryan, ’11, is
a commercial
associate at
Fifth Third Bank
in Cincinnati.
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Christopher Williams, ’11,
is an investment banking
analyst at Bank of Montreal in
Chicago.
‘Never too late to say thanks’
Marquette
Scott Miller (Ind.
’86) wrote to WGA
Director David
Bleeke in late 2010:
I don’t know if you
will remember
me, but I had the
pleasure of caddying for you several times at the Fort Wayne
Country Club in 1979, 1980 and 1981. As a result, I earned
the Evans Scholarship. I wanted to reach out to you, as you
were one of the members who was most kind to me in those
days. I’ve always believed you were one of my supporters.
“There is not a day that goes by
that I do not remember all that everyone
has done for me. I am honored still to have
been chosen for the Evans Scholarship.”
wonderful people and have the honor to represent a quality
organization that strives to provide excellent service. I’m
married to a beautiful and capable wife, my best friend. I am
proud to have a son who is a senior at Fishers High School
(and a 2010 Class 5A Football Champion), and a lovely young
daughter. Life is good.
There is not a day that goes by that I do not remember
all that everyone has done for me. The members of the
Fort Wayne Country Club were wonderful to me, and I am
honored still to have been chosen for the Evans Scholarship.
I have been proud to give back, having attended several
ceremonies to award the scholarship around the central
Indiana area to deserving soon-to-be Scholars. I have also
been honored to participate in the selection committee
meetings from time to time.
It is never too late to thank someone for what they have
done, and though many years have passed since we saw
one another, I still remember your kindness and support to a
young man who was trying to become all he could be. Thanks
for everything that you did for me, and for being so kind and
supportive. I hope to see you again one day.
Dino and Stephanie (Sylve)
Antonopoulos’ (Marq. ’04)
son, Michael, with sister Ellie.
Robert Stupp, ’64, has
written a young adult fiction
book titled “The Fable of
Freddy and the Frockett.”
Jason Janes, ’00, and his
wife, Danielle, welcomed
daughter Addison LeeAnne
on March 20. He is a senior
network analyst at AT&T
Mobility.
John Doggett, ’00, and
Melissa Curran, ’02, married
May 30, 2010, in Las Vegas.
They welcomed daughter
Madeline Kay on April 16.
on the European and Asian
markets for a few global
clients.”
David Ocampo, ’06, married
Erly Luchy Guerra in June.
He works at DeVry and is
pursuing his MISM at Keller
Graduate
School of
Management.
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Dan
Daitchman,
’07, married
Lauren Oswald
on Aug. 28.
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Following IU, I went to work for an insurance carrier in
Indianapolis. In the years since, I have worked across the
state of Indiana. I’ve had some success, working my way
along from field claim rep to claims supervisor, then to
claims manager, and now sales manager for my employer.
It has been a rewarding and pleasant career. I work with
Danielle and Jason Janes’
(Marq. ’00) daughter, Addison
LeeAnne.
Bob Cummings, ‘11, is a
Latin teacher at Carmel High
School in Mundelein, Ill.
Stephanie (Sylve)
Antonopoulos, ’04, and her
husband, Dino, welcomed son
Michael on April 18, 2010. He
joins sister Ellie.
Josh Drueck, ’06, wrote in
February: “I made the move
across the pond a few months
ago; still working for the
same advertising agency, but
transferred to our office here
in London for a while to work
Melissa (Marq. ’02) and John
Doggett’s (Marq. ’00) daughter,
Madeline Kay.
Dan
Daitchman
(Marq. ’07)
married
Lauren
Oswald on
Aug. 28.
They’re
pictured
with Evans
Scholars.
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Amy Lillibridge, ’02,
obtained a CMP designation
in January. The professional
title represents standards of
excellence in the meetings,
conventions
and
miami
exhibitions
alumni
industry.
Another year has passed
Julie and Ken
Filippini’s
(Marq. ’83)
children
Kimbra,
Jonathan and
Rachel.
Ken Filippini (Marq. ’83) wrote in November 2010:
Another year has passed, filled with excitement and change.
Our oldest daughter, Kimbra, had the most change — two
heart surgeries and she started college. Her health is doing
great, and she loves school. It is a joy to watch her thrive!
Jonathan is a junior in high school, playing soccer and
studying hard. He is considering following dad’s path into
business when he heads to college. Rachel, our youngest,
is a freshman in high school and is living out her dream
of being involved in the musical at school. She is a great
dancer but she sure didn’t get that from me.
Julie continues to keep us all headed in the right direction.
Business is going well — everyone likes to eat ice cream,
and we make some of the best. We expect you will be able
to find Hudsonville Ice Cream in the Chicago area in 2011.
Marquette cont.
Miami
Alan Devey, ’11, is at Aon in
Glenview, Ill.
Joseph Binzer, ’77, has been
appointed Auxiliary Bishop of
the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Previously, he served as
chancellor of the Archdiocese
and pastor of St. Louis Church
since 2003. He was ordained
on June 9 at the Cathedral
of St. Peter in Chains in
Cincinnati.
Nicholas Hookham, ’11, is
at Consolidated Graphics in
Milwaukee.
John Marshall, ’90, is
principal of Chaminade
Julienne Catholic High School
in Dayton, Ohio.
Melissa Curran (Marq. ’02)
and John Doggett (Marq. ’00)
married May 30, 2010.
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Jeff and Christine (Darmofal)
Slade’s (Mia. ’01) daughter,
Vivienne Elise, 1.
Christine (Darmofal) Slade,
’01, and her husband, Jeff,
welcomed daughter Vivienne
Elise on Jan. 1, 2010.
Angela Wade, ’11, is a
freshman math teacher at St.
Martin de Porres High School
in Cleveland.
ALUMNI
spotlight
When Andrew Critzer (Mia. ’00) first heard what his dad,
Tom, was creating, he thought he was crazy. A cape that
calms your dog during a storm? It was just another wacky
invention, he thought. Then, to Critzer’s surprise, it worked.
The cape, called the Storm Defender, is said to calm dogs
with storm anxiety, both during the storm and before. Its
metallic lining keeps out static electricity emitted before
a storm that can sometimes send dogs into a panic. “It
actually worked!” Critzer said. “It’s been amazing the kind
of feedback we’ve gotten.”
Sadly, his father passed away in 2005, not too long after
starting the business. Now, Critzer, his Scholar siblings
Steven (Mia. ’05) and Susan (Mia. ’08) and their mom,
Karen, run the business.
“We see this as a way to carry on dad’s
legacy,” Critzer said. “It’s definitely
something we like being involved in.
We want to maintain dad’s overall
goal, which was to help as many dogs
and owners as possible.”
Christopher Moses, ‘95,
is a partner at Charleston
Radiologists and Imaging
Specialists of Charleston in
South Carolina.
Andrew
Kawalek,
’11, is a real
estate/leasing broker at State
Street Properties in Chicago.
Andrew Critzer (Mia.
’00) with his dog,
Maggie, wearing the
Storm Defender.
Michigan update
Bill Haney (Mich. ’58) wrote in December 2010:
In 2010, my handicap went up from 7 to 9, from the senior
tees, of course, and for the first time in five years, I didn’t
shoot my age (now 74, but I had several 75s).
Angela and Andrea Wade
(Mia. ‘11) at graduation.
Anne Mersch (Mich. ’11),
left, at graduation.
“The Evans Scholarship is one of the
biggest blessings in my life,
and I am so thankful to be part
of such a wonderful community.”
Michigan
Ian Ellison, ’94, is FAQ
Manager at Pandora. He lives
in Oakland, Calif.
Michelle (Fox) Dokas,
’91, is a pediatric nurse
practitioner, acute care,
pediatric cardiovascular
surgery, at Children’s Hospital
of Michigan in Detroit. She
earned a master’s of science
in nursing from Wayne State
University in 2010.
John Deledda, ’95, and his
wife, Natalie, welcomed son
Sebastian on July 1, 2010.
Kirk Siefker, ’93, and his
wife, Jessica, welcomed
son Eli Henry on Jan. 7. He
weighed 9 lbs., 8 oz., and
joins brother Nathanael.
Justin Cuschieri, 03, has a
gastroenterology fellowship
at Albert Einstein Medical
Center in Philadelphia.
Justin Havekost,’03, is a
senior analyst and account
manager at STR Trade in
Farmington Hills, Mich.
Kellie Schwagle, ’03,
married Joe Wagner on Sept.
4. The couple live in Chicago.
Dan Cousino, ’04, is a
commercial real estate
attorney at Katten Muchin
Rosenman in Chicago.
Jessica and Kirk Siefker’s
(Mich. ‘93) son, Eli Henry.
Jill Kwiatkowski, ’04,
married Michael Dahm on Oct.
23 in Michigan. The couple
live in Chicago.
I got halfway to a goal set by my brother of playing the
four “extreme” golf courses on this planet: southernmost
(Ringa Ringa, on Stewart Island, New Zealand), lowest
in elevation (Furnace Creek, Death Valley, California), but
have no immediate plans for the highest in elevation, nor
the northernmost. Likely other Evans Scholar Alums have
accomplished that feat long before I ever will.
Nathan Meredith, ’07, is
a project engineer at ITT
Geospatial Systems in Fort
Wayne, Ind. He earned his
master’s in space systems
engineering from the
University of Michigan. He
married Amber Shaw in
California in late 2010. They
live in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Patrick Alger, ’11, works
at PricewaterhouseCoopers
in Detroit. He is pursuing a
master’s in accounting at the
University of Michigan.
Jared Clark, ’11, is a
completions engineer at Shell
Oil Co. in New Orleans.
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angela wade (mia. ’11)
But I did win the gold in billiards in the Michigan Senior
Olympics, published a couple new books, saw an essay
of mine appear in the literary journal “Memoir (and)” and
increased my holdings in grandchildren to an even eight.
Brett Cockerill, ’11, is a
software test engineer at
Microsoft in Seattle.
Alexander Hyla, ’11, is
pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry
at Georgia
Institute of
Technology in
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alumni
Atlanta.
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Anne
Mersch, ’11,
is pursuing a
doctorate in physical therapy
at Washington University in
St. Louis.
Kellie
Schwagle
(Mich. ‘03)
married Joe
Wagner on
Sept. 4. The
couple is
with Alumni
and friends.
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spotlight
Nathan Meredith (Mich. ’07)
married Amber Shaw in 2010.
small horse farm in North
Carolina.
Jill Kwiatkowski (Mich.
’04) married Michael Dahm on
Oct. 23.
Sean Franke, ’92, is
president of Electronic
Merchant Services in the Los
Angeles area.
Michigan State
Daron Wojnowski, ’99,
married Christie Herter on
Oct. 2. He is a high school art
teacher in Plainfield, Ill. The
couple live in Montgomery, Ill.
Mark Freathy, ’77, is a
teacher representative for
the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing.
He was appointed by the
Governor to serve on the Calif.
Academic Content Standards
Commission in June 2010.
Scott Wilson, ’78, is chief
human resources officer for
Vi-Jon in St. Louis.
Brian Goulding, ’79, retired
from the Navy in June after
29 years as a career surface
warfare officer. He and his
wife, Danielle, live on a
Kambiz Ghorashi, ’02, is a
vice president at Diversified
Industries Group in Chicago.
Chris Malavolti, ‘05, is
pursuing a master’s degree at
the University of Michigan’s
Center for Chinese Studies.
Jonathan Decker, ’09, is an
assistant golf professional
at Ridgeway Country Club in
Neenah, Wis. He is working
toward becoming a PGA of
America member.
John Zimcosky (MSU ’07)
made it into the hot seat of the
game show “Who Wants to be a
Millionaire?” on Aug. 10, 2009.
He walked away the next day
with $25,000.
The Chicago finance analyst
cruised through the first five questions and earned $1,000.
He didn’t use a lifeline until the $16,000 question, which
he got right with the help of the audience. Then, the night’s
“expert,” George Stephanopoulos, helped Zimcosky secure
$25,000 before time ran out. On night two, a question
about Amy Winehouse’s island vacation stumped him. He
answered wrong, but still earned $25,000. “This is definitely
one of the top experiences in my life,” said Zimcosky. “It was
an exciting time and just lots of fun.”
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Ethan Guy, ’09, is an
associate at Energy Solutions
in Oakland, Calif. He lives in
the Bay area.
Brandon Gray, ’11, is
enrolled in the engineering
leadership development
program with Siemens.
Jessica Campbell, ’11,
is pursuing a doctorate in
osteopathic medicine at
Michigan State University
Medical School.
Giuseppe Palazzolo, ’11,
is pursuing a
law degree at
MSU
alumni
University of
Detroit Mercy.
Steven Eroyan, ’11, is an
auditor at Ernst and Young in
Detroit.
Cory
Stadelbauer,
’11, works at Grant Thornton.
David Foley, ’11, is
operations manager at All
Metals in Wixom, Mich.
Chon Taylor, ’11, is a
database consultant at Oracle
in Reston, Va.
“I applaud the WGA. It all started with one
MSU Alums
at Daron
Wojnowski’s,
‘99, wedding on
Oct. 2, 2010. From
left: Doug Filiak,
‘99, Wojnowski,
‘99, Kevin
Marvin,’99, Brian
Vento, ‘00, and
Jeff Kraft, ‘98.
man, and now thousands have
benefited from his and others’ generosity.”
Lisa Kent-cockerill on facebook
mother of Terran Cockerill (MSU ‘09) and Brett Cockerill (Mich. ‘11)
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Minnesota
Steve Libby, ’70, is
brokerage director at M & M
Brokerage Services in New
York City.
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Josh
Madigan,
’00, is vice
president,
Adfusion, at
ARAnet in
Minneapolis.
Anna (Zalaznik) Peterson,
’05, is partner/graphic
designer at Foofaraw Design
in the Minneapolis area.
Cathleen VonderHaar, ’05,
married Chris Reffkin (Pur.
’05) on April 30.
Jennifer Congdon, ’07, is
owner of Jennifer Congdon
Law in St. Paul.
Colin Eide, ‘09, is a
researcher and analyst at
Dunia Frontiers Consulting
and an Arabic translator at
The Executive at Beirut in
Lebanon.
Janet Grom, ’11, has
enrolled in Teach for America
in Houston, Texas.
Lucas O’Brien, ’11, is
pursuing a master’s degree
Steve Caswell (MSU ’79) wrote in May:
It’s time to drop a line. I spent some time at Michigan State
prior to Thanksgiving and stayed overnight at the Kellogg
Center. Classes were still in session, and it was great to
walk around, just another Spartan for a few days.
I had dinner with Mark Guastella (MSU ’77), who is
also the current House benefactor. I enjoyed catching up
and getting some house meeting stories about the current
caddies! I also got an update on Mr. Tom Dutch, our
revered former faculty advisor, whose wise words I still
hear in my head after so many years. I also met with the
current faculty advisor Steve Ruthenberg, general manager
of the Forest Akers Golf Course. His knowledge of the golf
industry and enthusiasm for the Evans Scholars program
were truly impressive.
That trip came a few weeks after an Evans Scholar Alumni
dinner hosted here by Matt Desch (OSU ’80). Around 75
Alumni were present. The spirit in the room was infectious,
and we each took a minute to talk about how important the
Scholarship has been to us. It was a special treat to have a
beer with the ageless Jim Moore!
I’ve lived in the Washington area since 1980, and I’m
currently employed by a major health insurer here,
concentrating on process improvement and compliance.
My youngest goes to college in the fall, so I’m looking at
the empty nest and figuring out what’s next. In any case,
I look forward to reconnecting with Alumni, especially
through social media. (I’m on Facebook more than my kids!)
Gabriella Potter, ’11, is at
PricewaterhouseCoopers in
Minneapolis.
Jon Paul Wynne,
’11, is an associate at
PricewaterhouseCoopers
in the advisory financial
management and analysis
group.
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achievements
Robert “Dock” Stupp (Marq. ‘64)
published a young adult fiction book,
The Fable of Freddy and the Frockett,
about a Native American boy who
goes on an educational and humorous
journey with his girlfriend, Frankee.
Don Van Eynde (MSU ‘59) was
the 2011 recipient of the Dr. and
Mrs. Z.T. Scott Faculty Fellowship
in recognition of his outstanding
abilities as a teacher and advisor.
He is a professor at Trinity
University in San Antonio, Texas.
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Catching up with Alumni
in human resources at the
University of Minnesota.
Brian Goulding (MSU ’79) wrote in June on
his Navy retirement: “It was a great ride with
assignments in Japan, Hawaii, West and East Coast
ports. I served on several different types of ships
from Aircraft Carrier to Frigate and commanded an
Amphibious Troop Transport, USS TRENTON. The last
14 years of my career, I was homeported in Norfolk,
which allowed my family needed stability in the great
state of Virginia while I was deployed. Having done
everything
a Navy
Captain can
do, it was
time to say
goodbye to
active duty
and seek a
new life in
the civilian
community.
My wife, Danielle, and I are now enjoying our small
horse farm in North Carolina, and I am seeking
employment in the energy efficiency industry.”
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The
Minnesota
Evans
Scholars
class of 2011
at the May
16 Founder’s
Day event.
‘The stars have aligned’
Jason Bayle (NIU ’99) appeared on the Feb. 14
episode of The Chicago Code on Fox, singing at the
memorial service for a fallen officer. He wrote in
February:
It was a tremendous opportunity, and I know my Evans
Scholars family would be proud.
Missouri
Roger Bentley, ’69, is the
global communications
manager for Tyco Flow Control
in Houston, Texas.
Gerard Noce, ’74,
was admitted to the
American College
of Trial Lawyers,
one of the premier
legal associations in
America. He was inducted in
April in San Antonio, Texas.
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John Thomas, ’98, is branch
office administrator at Stifel,
Nicolaus & Company in St.
Louis.
Nikolas Koscielniak,
’11, is pursuing a doctorate
in occupational therapy at
Washington University in St.
Louis.
Justin Mulligan, ’11, is
pursuing a law degree at St.
Louis University.
Kelly Poskin, ’11, is a nurse
at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in
St. Louis.
Michael Cordes, ’75, is an
academic instructor, GEDPrep, at Job Corps Center
in Gainesville, Fla., and a
certified math teacher in
Florida.
No. Illinois
Chris Weinzirl, ’84, is
executive vice president
of finance and human
resources at Eurpac Brokerage
Operations in Dallas. He lives
in Irving, Texas.
Willem Veldhuyzen, ’93, is
owner and CEO of Rapid Filing
Services.
Tom Browne, ’98, is a sales
engineer at Tyco Electronics in
the Chicago area.
Mary and I now live in Baton Rouge, La. I received an
offer to attend LSU on scholarship to work towards
my MFA in acting and theatre. I'm a member of the
resident professional company at night and take classes
and teach “Intro to Acting” during the day. Mary is the
director of communications and development for the
Baton Rouge Ballet. Somehow the stars aligned for us
down here, and we feel very lucky to be here.
Jason Bayle, ’99, is pursuing
a master of fine arts in acting
and theater
at Lousiana
State
No. Illinois
alumni
University.
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Michael
King, ‘00,
is manager,
software engineering, at Front
End Systems in Chicago.
Jeffrey Goworowski, ’11,
is an account executive at
American Marketing and
Publishing in DeKalb, Ill.
Jason Hidy, ’11, is a sales
representative at Windy City
Wire Company in Bolingbrook,
Ill.
Amanda Murphy, ’11, is
pursuing a master’s in speech
and hearing sciences at the
University of Illinois.
Todd Trexler, ’11, is pursuing
a master’s in accounting at
Northern Illinois University.
Northwestern
George Karney, ’55,
was appointed to lead
the congregation at Good
Shepherd Episcopal Church of
Delaware in August 2010. He
wrote in November: “Since
retiring in 2000, I have served
in various congregations in
“The Evans Scholars Program has truly
been a life-changing experience.
The
Northern
Illinois
Evans
Scholars
class of
2011.
It challenged me to do more than I ever
could have imagined four years ago.”
Jon paul wynne (minn. ’11)
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both Delaware, as well as
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Our life has been full. This
past year, my wife and I went
on safari in Kenya. Bypass
surgery has not prevented me
from continuing on with a full
and active life.”
Lauren (Manczko) Kaiser,
’99, is vice president, FX
specialist at Wells Fargo Bank
in Chicago.
Patrick McAuliffe, ’11,
is pursuing a master’s in
electrical engineering at
Northwestern University.
Dan Aguirre, ’05, is a literary
agent. He lives in southern
Spain.
Justin Smith, ’11, is an
analyst at PepsiCo. in
Chicago.
Max Willer,
’11, is a
mechanical
engineer
at General
Dynamics
Electric Boat in
Groton, Conn.
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spotlight
Derek Snaidauf and his team visiting Legzira Beach near
Sidi Ifni. Below: Snaidauf in Ouarzazate.
The group did three months of pre-work, which
involved education and team-building, and two
months of post-work, which entailed serving as an
ambassador and spokesperson for the program.
‘The trip of
a lifetime’
Derek Snaidauf (NU ’99) got
the opportunity of a lifetime last
fall when he was selected to
be a part of a special work program allowing him to travel to
Morocco for a month and work with colleagues from across the
world helping organizations in developing countries with their
business strategies.
Snaidauf, a Service Area Manager with IBM in Chicago, was
selected to be a part of the company’s Corporate Service Corps,
a six-month global citizenship and leadership development
program. After completing a rigorous application process last
spring, he was shocked to learn he had been selected for the
first team headed to Morocco. Of the company’s estimated
10,000 people who had applied, only around 500 people were
selected and then divided into teams of 8-12 people, he says.
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The highlight, of course, was the trip to Africa with
his team, which consisted of eight people from six
countries: Brazil, Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam and
the United States. “Morocco has such an amazing
vibrancy and culture and heritage,” Snaidauf says.
“The people there were extremely generous and
friendly.”
The lifestyle was an adjustment – like getting used
to their long, leisurely lunches, as opposed to the
quick American business meals. Snaidauf worked
mostly on a project with a governmental agency
that oversees
“Morocco has
regional matters,
recommending
such an amazing
ways for them to
vibrancy and culture
better promote
tourism, investment and heritage.”
and economic
development. Their final report, which included
a plan to improve the website and network with
other groups, got great feedback. “They were so
appreciative of our support and help that we actually got a
standing ovation, which is something you don’t often get in the
business environment,” he says.
After the long work days, his group would trade stories
about their home countries and prepare traditional dishes for
everyone to sample. On weekends, they traveled throughout
the country. After the trip, his wife came to visit, and the two
traveled throughout the country and the continent.
The trip pushed him out of his comfort zone. “It was
challenging and intense,” he says. “The ability to learn about
the lives and experiences of teammates and clients from
around the globe was one of the great gifts.”
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Ohio State
Ryan Pagnanelli, ’98, is
director, perfusion services, at
Comprehensive Care Services.
He and his wife, Lesley,
welcomed daughter Avery on
Feb. 21, 2010.
Patrick Remenowsky, ’99,
is a pro caddie at Sherwood
Country Club in Thousand
Oaks, Calif.
University in Jerusalem,
Israel.
Michael Frey, ’11, is a
support
writer
ohio state
at 360
alumni
Water in
Columbus.
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Evan Hale,
’11, is a
staff scientific information
analyst for Chemical Abstracts
Service in Columbus.
Jeremy Wood, ’00, is
president of Ethic Promotions
in Portland and co-founder
of Brewery Branding Co. in
Portland.
Jemine Mode, ’04, is
assistant attorney general in
the attorney general’s office in
Eugene, Ore.
Purdue
Rich Niemiec, ’83, is
president of ROLTA TUSC in
Lombard, Ill.
Peter Bozzo, ‘94, is head
of operations at Michael’s
Finer Meats and Seafood in
Columbus, Ohio.
Sara and Dustin Dashner’s
(OSU ‘05) twins, Ella and Keira,
at 11 months.
Richard Healy, ’04, married
Kristin Hinze on Sept. 4.
He is a senior auditor at
Abercrombie and Fitch in New
Albany, Ohio.
Dustin Dashner, ’05, and his
wife, Sara, welcomed twin
daughters Ella and Keira on
May 19, 2010.
Michael Eizyk, ’11, is
pursuing a master’s in conflict
research, management
and resolution at Hebrew
Richard
Healy (OSU
’04) married
Kristin Hinze
on Sept. 4 .
Nick Labianco (Pur. ‘09) and
Kimi Fisher (Pur. ‘11) are
engaged.
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Washington
Alan Braden, ‘08, is a realtor
at VonKeith Properties in
Burbank, Calif.
Chris Reffkin, ’05, married
Cathleen VonderHaar
(Minn. ’05) on April 30.
Dan Demichelis, ’64, is a
certified public accountant
and a certified fraud examiner
at Financial Consulting and
Investigators in New York
City.
Maureen (Ritchie) Trybula,
’05, and her husband, Chris,
welcomed daughter Ella
Susan on Jan. 17. She joins
sister Brianna.
Matthew
Eckhart,
’11, is an
account
manager at
Trane in Fort
Wayne, Ind.
Tim Turkowski, ’03, is the
airport revenue manager for
the North Central Region
operating the Alamo,
Enterprise, and National Car
Rental brands at Enterprise
Holdings in St. Louis.
Nick Labianco, ’09, is
engaged to Kimi Fisher, ’11.
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Michael Conway, ’11,
is a research assistant at
the Harvard Skin Disease
Research Center in
Boston.
Angela Schafer, ’11,
is pursuing a physical
therapy degree at Indiana
University.
Oregon
David Evans, ’82, is owner
of and a tax consultant at CTO
Consulting in Portland.
Ella.
Sarah Freiburger, ’11, is
a nurse at the University
of Wisconsin Medical
School in Madison.
Cristina and Steve
Leffingwell’s (OSU ’00)
children, Isabella and Andrew.
Bill Brockhaus, ’67, is
water program director at A
Child’s Right and director of
international development
at A.J. Antunes & Co. in the
Orange Country, Calif., area.
Chris and Maureen (Ritchi
e)
Trybula’s (Pur. ’05) daught
er,
Wisconsin
Daniel Finley, ’80, is
president and CEO of Autry
National Center in Los
Angeles.
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coupleS
How one couple met and married,
thanks to the Evans Scholarship
Rev. Glen Kohlhagen (Wis.
’80) with his first grandchild,
Elizabeth Marjory Kohlhagen,
born July 28, 2010.
Steve Hildebrandt, ‘91, is
an inventory analyst at United
Alloy in Janesville, Wis.
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Karen
Derenne,
’99, married
Christopher
Robinson on Oct. 16. The
couple work at Mayo Clinic in
Rochester, Minn.
“The first thing he did when I sat next to him was make
fun of my shoes,” VonderHaar reminisced, laughing.
“They had buttons on them, and he thought they were
ball markers!”
Peter Laux, ’99, and his wife,
Barbara, welcomed daughter
Marguerite Presely on April
23.
“I thought I’d blown it,” Reffkin said. “I just remember
seeing her walk into this room and thought, ‘Wow, I didn’t
think they made tall, blonde, attractive caddies like that!”
Nathen Bett, ’02, and his
wife, Kellie, welcomed
daughter Danica Jo on March
7. She weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz.,
and joins brother Langdon.
After the committee meeting, the two returned to school
but stayed in touch, officially getting together after
VonderHaar IMed him following a 2006 MinnesotaPurdue football game. They dated long distance after
college before VonderHaar moved to Indianapolis in 2009.
Months later, Reffkin proposed. They married April 30,
surrounded by Scholars from both schools.
“There was no way in my wildest dreams that she would
be my wife,” Reffkin said. “The stars just kind of aligned.”
His new wife agreed. “I’m thrilled....and all because we
caddied,” she said. “Who would’ve thought?”
Tim Brunow, ’02, is an
assistant relationship
manager in the commercial
real estate department at US
Bank in Milwaukee. He and
his wife, Christine, welcomed
daughter Marissa on June
29, 2010. She joins brother
Zach, 3.
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The chances of Cathleen VonderHaar (Minn. ‘05) and
Christopher Reffkin (Pur. ‘05) meeting were slim to
none. She went to the University of Minnesota. He went
to Purdue University – 530 miles apart. If their partners
for that fateful March 2004 Evans Scholars National
Committee meeting both hadn’t been missing, if there
hadn’t been an empty chair next to Reffkin… if they
hadn’t caddied and earned Evans Scholarships, they never
would have met.
Matt Brukman, ’98, is a
staff scientist at University
of Pennsylvania Nano-Bio
Interface Center. He married
Claire
Holroyde on
wisconsin
Oct. 23.
Karen Derenne (Wis. ’99)
married Christopher Robinson
on Oct. 16.
Andrew Bethke, ’11, is
pursuing a master’s in social
work at the University of
Wisconsin.
Nate Cira, ’11, is pursuing
a Ph.D. in bioengineering at
Stanford University near Palo
Alto, California.
Samuel Irwin, ’11, is
enrolled in the Peace Corps
in Africa.
Christine and Tim Brunow’s
(Wis. ’02) daughter, Marissa,
born June 29, 2010.
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in memoriam
Benjamin Dodt (Mo. ‘06)
Ted Pasquesi (NU ‘52)
Benjamin Dodt of Denver, and formerly of McHenry,
Ill., died suddenly on Feb. 26. He loved Colorado’s
outdoors and was an engineer with Knight Piesold in
Denver. He is survived by his wife, Kate; parents, Bruce
and Esther; sister, Gwendolyn Parsin; grandparents,
Owen and Claudette Dodt, and Samuel Dikelsky; lots
of loving relatives and many dear friends. -From the
Theodore Alfonso Pasquesi, 80, of Highland Park, Ill.,
passed away March 20. He was the father of Thomas,
John and David; grandfather of Sam, Sara, Giancarlo,
Luca, Teddy and Nina Pasquesi; brother of Joan Pucin
and the late Francis Rizzolo Mazzocco; and uncle of
many. -From the Chicago Tribune
Stillwater Gazette
David Roush (Ind. ‘79)
Richard Gregory (Wis. ‘57)
David Allen Roush, 53, of Las Vegas, passed away
April 9. He was a senior vice president with Bank of
Nevada. He was active over the years with the YMCA,
Las Vegas Founders Club, Junior Golf and Boys & Girls
Clubs. -From the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Richard (Dick) Gregory, 76, passed peacefully at home
in Pleasanton, Calif., on Oct. 31. He was a talented
musician playing clarinet in a jazz band and singing
bass in everything from barbershop to concert choir. He
enjoyed golf, sports, travel, church, friends and family.
Lester Hayashi (UC-Berkeley ‘76)
Lester K. Hayashi died on Nov. 3. He was a teaching
golf pro at Lomas Santa Fe in Solana Beach, Calif.,
for 29 years. “Lester was a rock, a fixture,” said Eby
Dobson, a 16-year member who was Hayashi’s friend
and student. “He’s going to be incredibly missed.”
-From the San Diego Union-Tribune
Mark Lally (OSU ‘69)
Mark S. Lally, 63, died peacefully at home in Clintonville, Ohio, on Nov. 25. After graduating from The Ohio
State College of Law, he taught at St. Thomas Aquinas
Elementary School, Zanesville, worked for the Court of
Claims of the State of Ohio, and was a president and
legislative counsel for Ohio Right to Life. He is survived
by brother, Jack Lally; and sisters, Rita Ralston, Judith
Pellican and Karen Lally. -From the Columbus Dispatch
Thomas Tatnall (Ill. ‘63)
Thomas W. Tatnall, a PGA Master Professional from
Ridgeland, Miss., passed away April 6. He was a PGA
member for 46 years, a consultant with Ridgeland’s
SkyHawke Technologies (SkyGolf), an adjunct faculty
member for the PGA Education Program, and he
operated Tatnall Associates. He is survived by his
wife, Pamela, children Tracy Tatnall Segal, Todd
George Tatnall, and Sarah Dee Tatnall, as well as
grandchildren. -From the Clarion Ledger
John Whyte (Mo. ‘85)
John Whyte died suddenly on June 6. He was a
decorated veteran, having been awarded a Bronze Star
for his efforts with the United States Marine Corps in
Fallujah, Iraq. He taught high school and coached in the
Lee’s Summit district in Missouri for eight years, and
most recently, he worked in international shipments for
Compass Minerals in Overland Park, Kan.
OSU Evans Scholars Faculty Advisor Don Denny (1942-2010)
Don Denny was a beloved faculty advisor
to the Evans Scholars chapter at The
Ohio State University for 21 years. He
died Dec. 18 at the age of 68. Denny was
a remarkable servant and leader, and a
mentor to so many Evans Scholars and
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other faculty advisors, in addition to becoming
a WGA Director and the chairman of the
Hamilton Scholarship House. “Don did so
much for me during my time at OSU, and I feel
so blessed and thankful to have known him,”
says Steve Leffingwell (OSU ‘00).
from the archives
Ohio State University honored Chick Evans in September 1977, presenting him with the school’s
Distinguished Service Award at an Ohio State football game before a crowd of 84,000 fans. The OSU
band provided a memorable background for the ceremony, spelling out “Chick” on the field.
for Chick Evans...
the biggest thrill in the game of golf was not his 54 victories, or his
numerous honors. It was the success of the Evans Scholars Foundation
and the young people whose lives were changed forever by his dream.
It’s been more than 80 years since it all started, and still...
Above, from left: thenOhio State president Dr.
Harold Enarson, thenWGA president Robert
Bohnen, Chick Evans
and then-Evans Scholars
Foundation trustee Earl
Hamilton.
Chick’s legacy marches on
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Summer 2011
Summer 2011
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It’s on the course where caddies are mentored by successful adults,
learn life lessons and develop a strong work ethic. It is where they take
their own shot at opportunity — earning an Evans Scholarship.
Caddying is more than a summer job — it’s an investment in the future.
Photo by Charles Cherney
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The WGA Evans Scholars Magazine: A publication of the Western Golf Association, Evans Scholars Foundation and Evans Scholars Alumni Association

2011 Summer WGA Evans Scholars Magazine

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