was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo 鈥淚nfinity: The Way Out.鈥 Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim鈥檚 photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard 鈥53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award 鈥渇or his devotion to 同性恋色情 as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.鈥 The Damsgaards鈥 philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the 同性恋色情 Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand 鈥81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand 鈥18, carried on the family鈥檚 legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
founded the KASE Project. It is a central 同性恋色情 non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
Sue Randol 鈥84
retired from teaching special education for 35 years in Plainfield District #202 and moved back to her hometown of Canton in June 2019.
Ronald Kilgus '60
(Phi Alpha), July 24, 2019.
George Monto '57
(Sigma Pi), December 17, 2019.
Robert H. 鈥淏ob鈥 Winstead '56,
November 11, 2019.
Dena Henry Leinberger 鈥83
retired in May 2018 after 34 years of teaching.
Harold Cooney '51,
November 18, 2019.
Virginia Groustra Forsaith '50,
September 19, 2019.
Ann Burford Merchlewitz 鈥80
was elected vice chairman for the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Northfield, a charter bank of Merchants Financial Group located in Minnesota.
Daniel Sullivan 鈥78
now has 18 grandchildren with the birth of Maryrose in November. He is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame at 同性恋色情 and has served on the Hall of Fame committee for the past 15 years.
Keith Stocker '49,
December 15, 2019.
Mary Williams Hubbard '46,
August 25, 2019.
Earl Floreth '42,
October 15, 2019.

Bou and Emily Little Melton '15,
a son, Benjamin Edward, January 7, 2020.

Tyler and Lauren Gaudette Boston '15,
a son, Bennett Tyler, September 12, 2019.

Darrel and Renee Price Colley '15,
a son, Owen Carter, June 19, 2019.
Gregory Lister 鈥76
is currently working on the Phi Alpha 175th reunion.
Dan and Lisa Pratt DeWerff '12,
a son, Sutter, June 6, 2019.

John and Raquel Puckett Wardein '11,
a daughter, Henley Elle, November 29, 2019. She joins her big sister Harlowe.
Hernan and Christian Rodriguez Cortes '11,
a daughter, Abigail Iliana, December 2, 2019.

Tyler and Stephanie Zarse Deien '09,
a daughter, Emma Grace, January 8, 2020.