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Jim Spizzo聽鈥�74
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.
In Memoriam
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Conrad Damsgaard 鈥�57
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.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler 鈥�12, Brady Kepler 鈥�12 and Bailey Cooper 鈥�18
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.
Sympathy
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Kristin Williamson Bruce 鈥�98,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy on the loss of her grandmother Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson 鈥�52 on February 21, 2020.
Sympathy
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Jeff Williamson 鈥�75,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy on the loss of his mother, Patricia Marilyn Shaffner Williamson 鈥�52 on February 21, 2020.
Sympathy
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George Fischbeck '50
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to George Fischbeck on the death of his wife Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52 on May 9, 2020.
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George Fischbeck '50
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to George Fischbeck on the death of his wife Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52 on May 9, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Elizabeth Shewmaker Fischbeck '52,
Gamma Delta, May 9, 2020.
Updates
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Jovanny Nava '16
will begin law school in the fall of 2020 at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Burel Goodin 鈥�02
was selected as a recipient for the 2020 Provost鈥檚 Awards for Faculty Excellence at the University of Alabama at Birmington where he is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology.
Births
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Ashley Kuhlmann '05,
a son, Jaxson H. Kuhlmann, on March 3, 2020.
Marriages
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Dani Hillis 鈥�13
and Rudy Porter '14, September 28, 2019.
In Memoriam
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Jonathan 鈥淛ono鈥� Hildner '66
同性恋色情 Society, Gamma Nu, May 8, 2020.
In Memoriam
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James Roger Cory '61,
Alpha Phi Omega, November 5, 2019.
In Memoriam
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Nancy Utter Bradbury '75
同性恋色情 Society, Chi Beta, May 7, 2020. Nancy attended Brown County High School, 同性恋色情, and Sangamon State University, which awarded her a bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting and auditing. She enjoyed a distinguished career in finance, accounting, auditing, and information technology. She married Keith Bradbury 鈥�73 in 1973 in her birthplace of Mt. Sterling and he survives. Along with her husband, she was a loyal supporter of 同性恋色情 throughout her life. In November 2019, the Bradbury family established a scholarship in support of a student pursuing a career in education as a tribute to Ken Bradbury 鈥�71 H鈥�98, Nancy鈥檚 late brother-in-law.
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Kathy Blough Taylor '86,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to Kathy Blough Taylor on the death of her husband Samuel W. Taylor Sr. '85.
In Memoriam
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Louis Giordano '69
May 3, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Elizabeth Ohm '60
April 30, 2020.
In Memoriam
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C. Wayne Peck '68
April 21, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Linda Crabtree Wightman '66
Sigma Phi Epsilon, January 15, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Woodrow 鈥淲oody鈥� Wilson Cheesman '69,
Phi Alpha, March 18, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Dr. William S. McKinley,
Retired Professor of Mathematics, March 4, 2020.
In Memoriam
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Samuel W. Taylor Sr. '85
Pi Pi Rho, February 11, 2020.