Scottish Highlander newsletter, 1968-1969

              HIGHLANDER
NEWSLETTER 1969
1968-69 Scottish Highlanders
Greetings Alums! ! ! Once more a
copy of the Highlander NEWSLETTER
comes to you for 1969. I thoroughly en­joy
this activity of sending out the
Questionnaires, then receiving them, re­listing
the news, and compiling a new
letter from them to send on to you (fear
Highlanders all over the Universe. It is
a delightful and stimulating task! It
brightens many an otherwise dull even­ing
or weekend in my life, and I’m
forever grateful that you answer us, and
make it possible for me to carry on
this work. Your gifts that continue to
come in for the Adamson-Highlander
Scholarship are so deeply appreciated.
It is another indication of your amaz­ing,
constant loyalty to the organization.
“Thanks a million” , as BiH would
say . . . and another great big THANK
YOU from the lucky actives who re­ceive
the ‘fee’ award every semester.
Only through the generosity of you all
and our sponsors are we able to keep
up this fine gift to our worthy members
every year.
As usual, the letters are arranged in
chronological order so that you may
more readily fmd your class and the
years of your friends, however, many
write that they read EVERYTHING
from cover to cover! Without the help
of our dear husband-alum, Charles
McKinley, Editor of the Brownsville
Publishing Corporation, in Pennsylvania,
and his good wife, Marge McDonald
McKinley (Drum, 1944-48) you would not
be getting such a well printed letter.
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We pay only the postage to and from
Brownsville, so we send a third BIG
THANKS to the McKinleys from ALL
OF US.! ! !
Not only am I constantly proud of the
attractive, talented Highlanders, but of
my two fine male bosses - Fired Whyte,
the Director, and John Stewart, As­sistant
Director - who make my work so
enjoyable and stimulating. Their co­operation
and consideration for the ole’
secretary in the Office adds tremendous­ly
to my daily work.
And now to All of you, I send these
thoughts your way:
“Auld Lang Syne, No other words
Are quite as warm as these or hold
as many happy thoughts and loving
Memories.
Auld Lang Syne, these words bring
Back tiie dreams of other years, the
Thoughts of friendships made bade
Then -
The kind that time endears. And
Many a busy and crowded day is
Made brighter and happier, too, by
Recalling the days of Auld Lang
Syne, and wonderful friends like
You.”
Fondly, Nadine
ROBERT C. EATON (Bagpipes, 1937-
39) Clarion, Iowa
Dr. Eaton, and his wife, Edith Bowe
Eaton, have three children. Bill is 21,
Susan 19, and 8 year old Dave. Sue is
currently a bagpipe member in the
Highlanders - following in father’s foot­steps!!
! The Eatons have been back for
Homecoming, and other games, now
and then, and we certainly feel honored
when any of the ‘original’ males show
MARTIN GERBER (Drums, 1937-41)
3059 The Alameda, Concord, California
94520
We had a surprise visit from this for­mer
drummer late this past summer. It
was real pleasant talking about those
early years of the Band, and looking at
pictures on our office walls of Martin
and the Group. The Gerbers’ children
are Christine 22, Michael 21, Pat 19,
Marty 17, and Maiy 13. It would be very
nice if one of the Gerber girls would de
cide to come to Iowa University - and
try out for Highlanders to carry on that
Scottish tradition. Mrs. Gerber was the
farmer Mary Lemon. Martin is in En­vironmental
Health, Sanitarian, in the
City of Berkeley. He suggests the High­landers
might perform for the Concord
Chamber of Commerce, or at the Sun
Valley Shopping Center in Concord!
That would be exciting - especially dur­ing
our rugged winters here. Thanks so
much for re - newing your interest in
us, and do stop in any time you’re in
Iowa City.
BEN MERRITT (Bagpipes, 1938-41)
2315 Simpson Street, Dubuque, Iowa
Dr. F. B. Merritt, physician and pedi­atrician,
is married to Jacqueline Fitz­gerald.
Their children are Catherine 17,
Stephen 16, William 11, Beth 13, Chris
12, and Amy is 4 months. Ben’s choice
remark is: "We need some visual proof
that Highlanders at one time were.”
Please watch for pictures in the cur­rent
issue of the NEWSLETTER!!!
KENNETH L. KRABBENHOFT
(Bagpipes, 1940-42) 52 Oxford Road,
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Gloria Eriksen Krabbenhoft and Dr.
Kenneth have three children: Kenneth,
Jr., 22, Douglas 20, and Karen Ann 17.
Our loyal, kind Alum is a radiologist in
Harper Hospital, Detroit. Its always
good to hear from this former piper.
JOHN A. LINK LETTER (Bagpipes.
1941-42) 18 Park Avenue, Old Green -
wich, Connecticut 06870
Joan Otterman is married to John A.
who is Managing Editor of Popular Me­chanics
Magazine, and their children
are Gayle 16, Scott 13, and John 10.
“ Our family took a houseboat cruise on
the Cumberland River during the sum­mer,
and the story appeared in the No­vember,
1968, issue of Popular Mechan­ics,”
reports this former piper. Many a
Highlander who has been in Europe,
either on one of the Band’s Foreign
Trips, or on her own, would also enjoy
another article written by the Managing
Editor, in the January, 1968, Popular Me­chanics,
on “We Camped Our Way
Through Europe.” The 1972 Foreign
Tour could learn much from these fasci­nating
accounts.
C. DAVID CORNELL (Bagpipes, 1941-
42) 741 Miramar, Claremont, California
91711, formerly, now they are at 702 Ba­yard,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Actually David wil be “ returning to
University of Iowa February, 1969, as
Director of Agency liaison, Office of the
Vice - President - Research,” so we will
MRS. H.J. THORNTON (Nadine, Sec­retary,
1955 - ) 417 Ferson Avenue, and
Office of the Scottish Highlanders, IMU,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
have to double check on his new
address, This is good news for us, and it
will be great to have another male
Alum in Iowa City. His wife’s name was
Jean Springer, who got her B.A. degree
from Ohio Wesleyan MSJ, Northwestern
& M.A. Arizona. David’s position at
Scripps College has been Director of De­velopment,
in Claremont, California.
WILMA F. SEEMUTH GUTHNECHT
(Drums and Dancer, 1942-43) 4701 N.
68th Street Colony Scottsdale, Apt. 144,
Scottsdale, Arizona.
Wilma handles Mt. Shadows Country
Club Pro Shop Sales, and her son Jack
is 21, while her daughter, Judy, will be
20 in February, 1969. Wilma writes:
“Dear Mr. Whyte. Thank you for your
letter of introduction and best wishes
and good luck in your new position as
Director of the Highlanders! Bill Adam­son
was a remarkable man and remem­bering
him always, from Highlander
Days, warms my heart and I shall
never forget him. My son, Jade, after
2 years at Arizona State University has
recently transferred to Arizona Bible
College. My daughter, Judy, is a Sopho­more
at Arizona State University and a
varsity cheerleader. Both Jack and
Judy have mighty demanding schedules
with many extra curricular activities!
Always look forward to the Highlander
Newsletter!”
ROBERTA HENDERSON (Mrs. Gil­bert
Hill, Bagpipes, 1942-46) Newell,
Iowa 50568
“With only two children at home,
Lucinda in 7th grade, Timothy in 9th
grade, my homework is relatively
easy!” reports Roberta. “This Christ­mas
we had the thrill of going to a tree
farm, choosing our Christmas tree, and
watching while it was cut. Such fra­grance!
With half our family in Iowa
City - Julie and Brian being students at
the University - we follow all the local
news.” Roberta is church organist, and
Gilbert is a banker.
JACQUELYN G. STOEWER (Mrs.
Brinton C. Piez, Baton Twirler, 1943-44)
Three Oak Hill Rd., Peace Dale, Rhode
Island.
Jacqueline’s husband is Professor of
Physical Education at the University of
Rhode Island, and she is secretary to
Building Inspector and Highway Super­intendent
for the town of South Kings­town.
She continues: “ After a year of
being a working gal I find it very en­joyable
- and the rewards great! With
the help of my income we were able,
the whole family, to ‘jet out’ to Califor­nia
to visit my sister and family in the
L. A. area and take in all the sights.
What a ball we had and believe me -
Disneyland is not over rated! We enjoy­ed
our two weeks there bo much we
plan another trip for next year!” The
Piez’ have 17 year old Deborah Ann,
Scott who is 16, and Cindy 15.
ELEANOR NISSEN (Mrs. Robert T.
Bell, Bagpipes, 194344 & 1945-46) 1548
Melbrook Drive, Monster, Indiana 46321
Bob is supervisor with American Oil
Refinery, Whiting,. Indiana. The children
are Bill 16%, and Kathy 15 yeans.
“ Things are about the same except as
the children grow odder, the activity
around this household increases. Our
boy, BUI, is a junior in high school, and
plays basketball and baseball. Kathy
plays flute in the Junior high school
Band. . . . I’ll be anarius to see the
Newsletter about the trip to Europe. I
did see the gals on the Johnny Carson
Show!!’ ’
GWEN BUSTER (Mrs. James L. Sla­ter,
Drums, 1943-47)
AND
JAMES L. SLATER (Dru ms, 1940-42,
Drams) 2101 S. 5th Ave., Arcadia, Cali­fornia
91006
This husband and wife Highlander -
team are two of the most loyal Alumni
an organization could wish for! Jim is
an obstetridan - gynecologist. Gwen
has been doing some graduate work at
California State. And she writes: “ Good
hide to you in your new position with
the Highlanders, Mr. Whyte. We’ll be
anxious to hear what the Highanders
have done this year. This has been a
good year for us. Our oldest, Jim 21, is
a junior at Santa Barbara, Robin, 18, is
a freshman at U.S.C., and Mark, 9, is
in 4th grade. Jim has cut down his
practice some in order to have some
free time.”
MARSENA NELSON (Mrs. J. Guil­ford
Gerlacb, Drums, 1943-47 ) 8330
Crestwood Avenue, Munster, Indiana
46321
Marsena’s husband is a chemical en­gineer
with American Oil Company, in
Whiting, Indiana. “We seem to stay
much the same from year to year - only
difference is we’re all a year older!!
We were in Iowa City last November 16
far the Ohio State Game and missed the
Highlanders. Still haven’t any explana­tion
for their absence unless it could
have been the weather, which was
abominable! Can’t ever remember at­tending
a game at SUI without High­landers
before. Is there an explanation
other than the rain?? Lynn, 15, is still
playing her oboe in the Munster High
School Band and I’m still fitting and
supervising uniforms for the organiza­tion.
She’s a tireless Girl Scout and
camper, and ‘nuts’ about canoeing. I
also keep active a little in the local
PanHellenic and do adult Girl Scout
work. Missed the Highlanders a year
ago in Highland, Indiana (or was it
Griffith?) because I didn’t know they
were coming to our area, and also miss­ed
them on Johnny Carson’s show for
the same reason. That last one I was
really disappointed over, when my old
friend Eleanor Nissen Bell called next
day to say they’d been on. Best of
luck to the entire group and to Mr.
Whyte in his new capadty as Director.”
Thanks a million, Marsena, for your
good wishes and generosity. We didn’t
have time to let any Alums know about
the Carson Show as it happened very
quickly, and had to be planned post­haste
before our ‘ takeoff’ to Europe. As
to the Ohio State Game, we’d planned
with the Marching Band to make only 4
home game appearances, so you got to
come to the wrong(?) one - but many
Highlanders were there in their usual
seats watching the game. Can’t recall
any Indiana visit Last year. I wonder
if that was erroneously reported!!
Mighty glad to see you any time.
JANET GUTZ (Mrs. John Way,
Drums, 1945-48) 30 Caporn Street, Ned-lands,
Western Australia.
The Ways have spent their second
Christmas in Perth, Australia, and the
descriptions we receive are very inter­esting
and enlightening. John is an As­sociate
Professor and Senior Lecturer in
Neuro Anatomy in the Department of
Anatomy at the University of Western
Australia. Janet is in the Counseling Of­fice
of the Nurses Registration Board,
Department off Health at the University.
The children are Kathleen 16, Margaret
15, Ben 14, Steve 8, and John 4. Janet
writes of them: “The mob is growing hi
size and wisdom (we hope). Kathleen
and Margaret have continued to enjoy
their music - both have scholarships to
the National Music Camp near Md-boume
in January. Margaret and a
local girl shared a $100 Science Quest
prize for their study off color vision in
crabs. Ben had a touch of Australian
army life thru cadets. He put on his
1920 uniform, marched, studied the vir­tues
of army life and attended a spring
camp. He has doubts about joining next
term!. . . Hie family is becoming well
“Aussified.’ Both John and Steven have
terrific accents. The rest off us find our
spelling and speech coloured. We “have
a think’ of you often and so enjoy ‘a
read’ of your letters. Hie education sys­tem
is Australia’s greatest tragedy - not
just a personal, biased Yankee opinion!
The system is under increasingly heavy
fire by a few concerned citizens. Teach­ers
are beginning to complain although
the law says they may not speak on
public issues. 630 teachers went to
Canada in 1967 - a 100 per cent increase
over the previous year. Pditidans play
footie with education. The masses figure
‘she’ll be right’ and the answer to every­thing
is ‘no money’ . As one Australian
said to us, ‘At the rate we’re going,
we’ll be cheap Japanese labour before
we know it. . . . We camped through
the southwest of the state last January-a
beautiful and interesting trip. It’s
mostly small farming, orchard, dairy,
and forest country - tall hardwoods, lit­erally
primeval. Much land is in the
process of being cleared - wind rows of
cut trees waiting to be burned and first
crops to be planted. One appreciates
the ‘pioneer spirit’. We saw Australia’s
only whaling station - unfortunately not
in season. The country towns are sleepy
- still unaccustomed to tourists - but do
offer ‘free air’ at petrol stations. Every­thing
but the local pub lockes its doors
at 5 p.m. (they’re open until 10!) and as
campers, you learn to play the game.
Camping and caravans are very pop­ular,
but the motel - hotel industry is
booming as tourism increases and the
locals become more mobile . . . We can
still feel the earthquakes - which we ex*
perienced in a sheep shearing died
f bout 25 miles from the center of the
fault and the most hard - hit village.
The shearers went right on shearing,
the rest of us went right on talking -
then it dawned on us! Our hosts’ house
was severely damaged - they acted as if
it happened weekly!. . .John’s re­search
on the quokka, echidna and pos­sum
is in full swing. He’s had wonderful
cooperation and remains convinced of
the great amount of work to be done
here. Unfortunately, research funds are
terribly limited throughout the country
and there is a very skeptical view of re­search
held by some academic and poli­ticians.
They’re convinced it’s largely
wasted and interferes with teaching. . .
My work has allowed a glimpse into
both nursing and the Public Service of
which it’s a part Nursing does not re­quire
a high school education - students
are cheap labor and only indirectly stu­dents.
There is a recognized need for
change and attempts are being made,
but it, too, is dependent upon the poiiti-cians
and largely because of this
nothing happens. . .There are pipe
bands all over Perth. I should have
known it would have strong Scottish
ties. If any of you or your friends are
contemplating emigrating to this ‘glori­ous
Land of sunshine’, (with 6 months of
winter and no central heating) I’d sug­gest
you “have a think’ - twice! H you
have money to invest, you’re in, but
otherwise be prepared to live on half of
your present income with essentially the
same cost of living and going up! It’s a
great country to visit - it’s being pushed
into the 20th century - the people are de­lightful.
But I’m terribly proud of being
a Yank - especially since I’ve been
away and realized how much I’ve taken
for granted all these years. . .We’ll be
heading home in August if present plans
work out. We hope to see the Nor - west
off the state and some off the East if time
allows. . Congratulations Highland­ers!”
JANE WALKER (Mrs. Paul Koss,
Bagpipes, 1947-48) 1333 Jones St, San
Francisco, California 94109
Jane’s husband is President of the
Paul Koss Si^jpiy Company. She writes:
“Another busy year. Some travel, but
the highlight was the purchase off a new
Alglas Motor Yacht. Hope to spend
next summer aboard her up in British
Columbia. We’re off to Acapulco for the
Holidays in search off sunshine. Keep up
the good work, Highlanders. We’re
mighty prowl of you!”
BOBBIE GINTER (Mrs. Jack Huston,
Drums & Dancer, 1945-49) 356 Alicia
Way, Los Altos, California 94022
Bobbie is a part - time employee at
her husband’s store, Russell - Huston
Clothing for Men & Boys. She con­tinues:
“ You hear from me every year
and there is really nothing new to re­port
We’re blessed with good health
and much happiness. Best wishes to the
Highlander organization, past and pre­sent.”
The Huston girls are Maridee 12,
and Robin now 10.
MARGARET MCCASLIN (Mrs. C. M.
Schafer, Bagpipes, 1945-49) 1314 Cedar
River Drive, Waverly, Iowa 50677
“Chuck is a manufacturer representa -
tive in the furniture business. I’m a .
housewife, but still do miss teaching
English to unsuspecting college fresh­men!”
writes Margaret. “ Enjoyed see­ing
the Highlanders at the football
games this fall. Keep up the good work,
Fred. I missed the first Highlander trip
abroad, by one year. Our trip
fell through because boat passage
couldn’t be obtained on one ship. Now
my 15 year old daughter, Hollis, goes to
study for 6 weeks this summer, and I
still haven’t gotten there! That’s life.
Best wishes to all my Highlander
friends tor 1969.”
PATRICIA MOREHEAD (Mrs. David
T. Bullock, Bagpipes, 1947-50) 202 Crom-bie,
Atlantic, Iowa 50022
Pat tells us that she always “ enjoys
seeing the Highlanders perform and
looks forward to the Newsletter” . Dave
is a Sales Executive for O’Bryan Bite.,
Chicago. The Bullocks’ children are Su­san
17, Cindy 14, Leslie 11, and Betsy 6.
She also suggests it would be nice to
have the Highlanders perform for the
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. Maybe
they’ll invite us one day?!
MARIDEE HILL (Mrs. George J.
Hegstrom, Jr., Dancer & Drums, 1945-
47 ) 3603 Oakland Ames, Iowa
Maridee says that she is a “ profes­sional
homemaker and gets to keep
whatever is left of the grocery money.
George is an internist in the McFarland
Clinic. George IH (Trey) 19, is a soph­omore
at St. Olaf, Morley, daughter 18
is a junior in high school, and still tak­ing
dancing lessons. Time for her to
think about ‘where’ for college. What if
it’s Iowa? (We’d hope she’d want to be
one of the Highlander dancers??) Erik,
15, is a sophomore in high school, in -
terested in swimming and drums and
was almost in ‘The Miracle Worker’ ,
but for a missed rehearsal that spelled
the End to his dramatic career. I have
fun, as usual, being busy with various
community activities.” She continues:
“ Why not be in the Vedshea Parade
next May in Ames? I don’t think the
Highlanders have participated since I
was in it!” Maridee, we’ve been invited
to come every year. Unfortunately, it
always coincides, or conflicts is a better
word, with our own University Mother’s
Day Weekend, and it has been impos­sible
to accept Also, we need a ‘spon­sor’,
believe it or not! for any trip, even
to our sister University - as there are
transportation, insurance, and meal
costs to be met. It would be great if
the girts could be present for that won­derful
Parade in the future !! Maybe
1969!
JEANNE PETERSON (Mrs. Arnold
Charlton, Drams, 1945-51) Primghar,
Iowa
Jeanne and Arnold have twin girls,
age 11, and they send “ Best wishes to
Mr. Whyte!!”
KATHARINE KLOTZBACH (Mrs. Don­ald
Risk, Bagpipes, 1946-49) 326 Plaza
Drive, Prescott, Arizona
Katharine’s husband has an insurance
agency in Prescott. Janet is 7, John 14,
and Bill 17. “We finished building a new
home Last spring,” Katharine reports.
“ It adjoins a golf course so we plan to
enjoy the lovely FYescott climate. We
had a little snow tor Christmas, but the
sun doesn’t let it stay too long. Being
only 93 miles from Phoenix, we keep Id
touch with the ‘city life’ . Come see u s”
VIRGINIA N. WHEELER (Mrs. W.
James Spellman, Bagpipes, 1947-49) 1306
Stephens Drive, Normal, Illinois 61761
Virginia and Jim are another most
loyal couple to the Highlanders, in writ­ing
regularly, and generously. He e
V ce President off State Farm Insurance
Company. The Wheelers have tfree
teenagers, two of whom are in college:
“'Barb, 19, is a sophomore at Carthage
Ooilege in Kenosha, Wisconsin, major­ing
hi Art Education, and Jim, HI, 18 is
a freshman at the University of Nebrjfe-ka,
majoring in Geology. He has pledged
Acacia fraternity and so far we are very
pleased with the reports we bear from
botfi of them.” Virginia continues: “We
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est member of the Y Swim team. He is
reluctantly learning to read. At confer­ence
time his teacher said, ‘Donnie will
complete all the necessary first grade
work plus some supplementary materi­al,
and he will survive, and so will I.’
Debbie, 4, has finally passed the 30
pound mark as well as the top of the
yard stick. She doesn’t stay put long
enough to grow. Pre-school two morn­ings
a week help Mother retain her san­ity.
Mitzi, the mutt, succumbed to the
effects of her 13 years but Charlie has
filled the vacancy. Diane won the local
Hush Puppy contest, so now we have an
overgrown Basset pup that chews dolls,
footballs, rugs, pant legs, and sometimes
the contents thereof . . . . In July our
family participated in the Friendly
Town program, a most educational ven­ture
for all. A ten-year-old Negro boy
lived with us for nine days. The over­whelming
welcome he received when he
returned to his family showed an abun­dance
of love in his borne even though
some other qualities were missing . . .
The welcome mat is still out for all who
pass our way.”
What an interesting family! It would
be good to visit them. Thanks!
MARILYN MCMULLEN (Mrs. Edward
Diekmann, Drums, 1949-53) 161 Ard­more
Road Kensington, California 94707
“Mr. Whyte, the very best of luck to
you. I do so look forward to these year­ly
messages from ‘back home’ . Don’t
stop the tradition and the very best of
luck to the Highlanders . . . Ed is a
senior partner in a newly incorporated
engineering firm in San Francisco. I’m
a professional stay - at - home, old
fashioned Mother and Housewife and
proud to be one! ” writes Mickie. She re­ports
that Debbie 12, plays the baritone
horn; Oaithie 9, piano and clarinet;
Laurie 7, recorder, and “ they’re all po­tential
Highlanders! I’ve already taught
them the dances!” This sounds great!!
We’re certainly looking forward to the
Diekmann lassies coming our way in a
few year®'.!
BARBARA WICK (Mr. J. C. Timmer­man,
Drums, 1949-53) 5 Glendale Ter­race,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
“My husband is a dermatologist in
private practice. The two daughters,
Barbie is 11, and Betsy 9.” We hope
they are also two potential members of
our Highlanders.
SALLY FINKBINE (Mrs. Clifton Bak­er,
Drums, 1948-52) 395 Roan Drive,
Eugene, Oregon
JOYCE CHAPMAN (Mrs. Neil L. Hy-sell,
Drums, 1950-51) Box 121, Mountain
View Wyoming.
Sally says: “ Another year - - - where
did it go? We spent a good part of the
year flying the friendly skies of United,
so the year literally flew. After a won­derful
Christmas in Arizona with Dad,
Sue, Glen and their 3 boys, we relaxed
at home in preparation for our fun ski
trip to Jackson Hole, Wyo. Park City,
and Alta, Utah. (Children are Bill 6,
Susan 4, and Hubby an orthopedic sur­geon)
Would you believe a fifth year
beginner? Cliff Claude Killy shussed the
slopes. Then came spring fishing and
the children were delighted in catching
their first ‘huge’ fish. Bill celebrated
his 6th birthday and we were off again
This time tor a trip to Boston where
Cliff represented Lane Rehab Center at
a Rehabilitation meeting. Interesting
time tor us both in the Historic East.
Summer arrived, and June found me in
Dallas, Texas, attending a D.G. conven­tion.
In July we went to Iowa, and Dad
sold our home, and moved into a lovely
apt (very sentimental sorting 40 plus
yeans of living in the same bouse). In
the fail, Sue celebrated her 4th birthday,
Bill started First Grade, and we became
confirmed Duck fans with Oregon’s wins
on the football field. Short trip to San
Francisco to Orthopedic meeting in
Oct., was most enjoyable. Now plans are
underway for Santa’s visit. Dad will be
here to share the wonder and excite­ment
of the Christmas season. Again we
recall our happy year, and are thankful
for our many blessings. Hope your New
Year fe blessed with toe happiness we’ve
enjoyed - happiness of friends, family,
home, and good health. Do so enjoy
hearing stout the Highlanders wish
you could come to Oregon to entertain!”
JOAN DURR (Mrs. Robert E. Fulton,
Bagpipes & Dancer, 1949-51) 2606 East
Colombia, Davenport, Iowa.
“Keeping up with two teen-agers and
their many interests makes for busy
times this year.” (Linda is 15% and
Bobby is 13Vt) Joan continues: “ I will
also be involved for the next three years
as a buyer for a gift shop which is spon­sored
by our Junior Board of the Visit­ing
Nurse. All proceeds go to support
our visiting nurse program in Davenport
and s o l feel it is a very worthwhile pro­je
ct I’d like to invite anyone visiting in
Davenport to come and see our shop.
The Little Stone House, 2206 E. 11th.
We continue to enjoy the Highlanders at
all the football games and we took note
of the new routines added again this
year. Good luck in 1969!” Husband Bob
continues as sales service engineer for
Crucible Steed Company.
JANE WOODBURN (Mrs. Marvin R.
Moles, Bagpipes, 1949-53) 1009 S. 13th
Ave. W., Newton, Iowa 50208
Jane writes: “ I finished a creative
writing course in January, but now I’m
so busy with other activities I haven’t
been able to pursue this avocation. I’m
clerk of Session of our local Presbyteri­an
Church, teach Sunday School, and
am a Circle chairman. I’m still playing
in the Central College Symphony at
Pella - violin, that is. Mary and I did
spend 5 days at TanTara Resort in the
Ozarks in October, plus our usual two
weeks in Minnesota as a family. We
hope to get away more often next year.”
Jane’s husband is a G.P. with the New­ton
Clinic, and she says about him, and
the children: “'Mary’s medical practice
continues as brisk as ever. He is vice
president of the hospital staff and also
president of the church Men’s Club and
church fund drive chairman for 1958.
He tries to find time to play a little golf
and to work on an instrument pilot’s rat­ing.
He completed the ground school
work last winter and passed his written
test in April.
Dave, 11, dabbles in baseball, swim­ming,
Boy Scouts, church choir, and pi­ano.
He is first chair clarinet in the all­city
sixth grade band. Although an avid
reader, he only skims his school work.
Anyone have a magic formula for mot­ivating
an eleven-year-old boy?
Diane, 9, conquers one day at a time
and does excellent school work. She
star ted violin lessons this summer and
is the only fourth grader in the all-city
orchestra, She has an excellent ear for
pitch, but her innovations in rhythm
send her parents into a state of shock.
She swam on the summer‘ swim team
but there is no Y program for girls this
winter. Church choir and piano lessons
fill the rest of her schedule. Donnie, 7,
loves action, the rougher the better. He
is taking piano lessons and is the young-
Joyce reports that “Neil is still with
the Forest Service as General District
Assistant on the Mountain View Ranger
District. I have retired temporarily un­til
the 3 Kttle ones, (Janey 15,) Joel 4,
Margaret Ann 2, and Jon 1 year, reach
school age.”
EUNICE ACHENBACH (Mrs. Everett
H. Eide, Drums, 1950-54 ) 2723 Waunona
Way, Madison, Wisconsin 53713
“ Our big news is that baby No. 4 is
due to arrive around Fe&ruary 20th and
we’re all very excited about it We’re
looking forward to another good year
and wish the best in ‘69 for all High -
landers and you, Mr. Whyte.” Mr. Eide
is sales representative for Munsingwear
Inc., in Woman’s Division. Their child­ren
are Linda 12, Peter 9, Erica 4.
LEE LUNDQUIST (Mrs. Arlyn M.
Moeller, Pipes & Drums, 1951-53) 1605
Carla Court, Essexville, Michigan
Lee’s husband in a physician in gen­eral
practice, and their family is made
up of Virgil 13, Mark 13, Laurie 12, and
Lisa 8. “ 1968 was an eventful year for
us,” writes Lee. “ In January we moved
into a lovely new home, culmination
more than a year of planning, running
and dreaming. Needless to say, we are
still working on landscaping. In Febru­ary
we decided we would have an addi­tion
to the family! And so Virgil, then
aged 12, came to live with us as a fos­ter
son from an orphanage. This has
been a most worthwhile experience for
1 all of us, his major problem being aca­demic
and making up for lost education
B.J. MILLER (Mrs. Robert Penrose,
Dancer & Drums, 1947-50) R.R.2, Spir­it
Lake, Iowa 51360
“Made the ‘big break’ this year from
the old home town of Burlington and
moved to Spirit Lake in June,” writes
B.J. “Had a wonderful lazy lakeside
summer in the cottage and am now
teaching second grade in Spirit Lake
and loving it. Saw the Highlanders at
Homecoming and was so proud of
them.” Thank you - we dote on these ex­pressions
from fond Alumni.
made a brief trip to Bronson, Mo., dur­ing
the boy’s Easter vacation so they
could all fish. They loved it and the
fishing was fine so I’m glad we went.
(I don’t fish.) No other vacation this
year since both the older kids worked
all summer at State Farm on a 5 p.m.-
12 midnight shift and Dave worked at
McDonald’s (Hamburger drive-in) dur­ing
meal hours. “ I did get to Montreal
with Jim this spring for a large State
Farm meeting and was fortunate in
being there the first week of this year’s
Expo (or Man and His World.) This
fall was, for all purposes, lost for me.
Had breast surgery the first of October
(non-malignant), but ended up spending
six weeks in three different hospitals -
Carle Clinic in Urbana and HI. Research
in Chicago. Never quite sure what the
problem was but as far as can be fig­ured
out I had a reaction to the drugs -
or a drug imbalance. But thank good­ness,
everything is fine now . . . Dave,
our 15 year old, is on the varsity swim
team at high school and must practice
from 6:30 - 8:00 every morning, and it
nearly kills me to get him there on
time. (Normal H.S. doesn’t have a
swimming pool so they must use the
University H.S. pool). Jim has been do­ing
a lot of traveling for our church.
He’s an Elder, Sunday School superin­tendent,
and also on the pulpit comm­ittee
and in the process of trying to find
a new minister. With all of my illness
this fall I’ve had to become inactive in
nearly all my activities, and you know,
it’s really rather enjoyable for a change.
Unfortunately, that old Hong Kong Flu
bug is hanging around our house right
now, but all our Christmas cards are
written and our packages are wrapped
so I think we’re ready for that jolly old
man with the pack on his back.”
Ginny, how grateful We are to . learn
that you have made a fine recovery.
Take care, and best wishes always!
Kathy Monahan-Drum Major
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
Our own children have accepted him
beautifully.
As anyone might guess, our household
is in constant turmoil with two 13 year
old boys to tease 8 and 12 year old sis­ters.
A frisky Irish setter and 2 cats
don’t help any!
Arlyn and I enjoyed a wonderful ski
holiday at Snow Mass, Colo, in March.
In July we introduced Virgil to a new
experience - a boating cruise across
Lake Huron to Canada in our boat.
Great fishing and swimming - a perfect
vacation.
In August Arlyn lost one of his two
partners to Industrial Med. so the time
off has been greatly limited. Anybody
know of a general practitioner looking
for a job in group practice, new office
building, a great recreational advan -
tage? Marvelous opportunity!!
I sure miss seeing the Highlanders
new aod then. When will they be
making a trip to Michigan? I’m anxiouis-ly
awaiting the Newsletter to catch up
on all the news of my Highland
Friends.” A big thank you for your
loyal, generous support.
JANE CONDON (Mrs. Robert Jansen,
Bagpipes, 1950-51; Tenor Drum 1952-54)
712 River Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Jane reports that “ Sam is an attorney
in private practice and also was re -
elected as Johnson County attorney in
November. Attended a meeting of High­landers
in June before the 1968 Euro­pean
Trip at which films of previous
trips were shown including the first one
in which I participated in 1952. We
really looked like a bunch of refugees!
My, how styles have changed! and im­proved,
I might add!. I doubt that any
group has had more fun that we did,
though.”
The Condon children are Katherine 11,
Margaret 8, Bob Jr. 6, and Beth 3. It’s
always great to have Iowa City Alums
drop in to see us - and we wish it were
possible for many more informal meet­ings
- you’re always welcome at the Of­fice,
you know. Again thank you for
your loyal support always!
JAN NOBLE (Mrs. George Conger,
Drums, 1951-54 ) 485 Delaware Ave., Ak-roc,
Ohio 44303
How good to hear from you Jan Jan’s
husband is an obstetrician. The Congers
have potential Highlanders (?): Ann 13,
Sue 12, Janne 9, and Nancy 6. We hope
they’ll consider coming to the Univer­sity
of Iowa?!
DONNA HAMERSLY (Mrs. C. Jim­mie
Carlson, Bagpipes, 1951-55 ) 3209
Edgewood Avenue South, St. Louis
Park, Minnesota 55426
“ Jim’s company, Texaco, Inc., is in
the process of re - organizing and we
are awaiting news of a possible trans­fer.
So I hope to be contacting some old
Highlander chums somewhere Soon!
For this reason I think the Highlander
Newsletter is invaluable - so keep ’em
coming!” The Carlsons have two sons -
Curtis 8, and Christopher 3.
JANE WHITEHEAD (Mrs. Earl Mor-rall,
Drums, 1951-55 ) 4507 Ardmore
Drive, Boomfield Hills, Michigan
Jane’s faustemd is a professional foot­ball
Quarterback with the Baltimore
Colts. Their family is made up of Mat­thew
11, Mandi 10, Mindi 6, and Mitch 1.
“We finally built our dream home in
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, moved in
last December at the end of the football
season. This fall we moved to Baltimore
for the season and really love it How­ever,
we can hardly wait to get back
home to our new house.”
JAN PAPKE (Mrs. John E. Landess,
Bagpipes, 1952-55) 1408 Linden Lane,
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
John, husband, is a partner in the law
firm of Garten, Garten, and Landess.
Their sons are David 6, and Steven 4.
“The Highlanders looked good at Home­coming.
Congratulations, Mr. Whyte!,“
writes Jan. “ It is evident you are doing
a fine job. One suggestion - why not tell
the audience why the drum dance is dif­ficult.
It was apparent from their con­versation
that a couple sitting behind us
had no idea why it is hard. It looked
easy enough to them. It occurred to me
that it is probable many others may not
recognize the problems involved, es­pecially
when the performance is in a
■football stadium where mo6t spectators
are pretty far away.” Thanks for obser­vation!.
We’ll try to have the announcer
say something apropos, but they don’t
always want to ‘announce’ more than
the number and name of performer!!!
Glad you like us!!
MARYDALE MERRILL (Mrs. Nor­man
F. Dessel, Drum Major, 1952-55)
6443 Lance Ct., San Diego, California
92120.
Marydale’s Christmas letter is al­ways
a delight. Excerpts from it will be
shared with all of you: “Diana, 11% is
a blossoming pre - teenager in her last
year of elementary school. She’s be­coming
a very good little pianist, jict
started taking flute lessons, and is ac­tive
in Girl Scouts. She also became an
opera ‘star’ this fall when she was
chosen to be to the Children’s Chorus of
the San Diego Opera Company’s produc­tion
of La Boheme’ (she also bad a
small walk - on part by herself). It
meant many trips to the Civic Theater
and many hours of rehearsal plus the
three performances, but it was a marve­lous
experience for her and we were
all so proud, of course. Dirk, 8%, is
just discovering the rewards (and ef­forts)
involved in ‘participation’ . He
played on the Angels Little League
team last summer (and had lots of fun,
even if they did finish last), is a proud
member of Den 6, Pack 928, Cub Scouts
this fall, and is progressing very well on
the piano after 5 months of lessons. He
is going this afternoon to be fitted for
his braces, which makes him a mem­ber
of the ‘orthodontia club’ , I guess
(and Norm a member of the ‘Pauper’s
Club’ ) He is glad third grade has some
‘new’ things to study, like cursive wri­ting,
multiplication, and division. He’s
still not too wfld about reading (al­though
I think thte would change dra-ma/
tieaUy if they'd just write third
grade books on ‘How to Build a Better
Go - Cart’ or ‘How to Play Football like
Lance Alworth’ !)) but he loves math,
his best & favorite subject. Jennifer 4,
is also going to the Campus Lab School
this fall. She attends the CMd Study
every afternoon from 1 to 3 and thinks
its the greatest to be able to go to
school with Diana, Dirk and Daddy
(now the problem is. . .Mary is getting
a ‘left - out’ complex) Jenny is most
anxious to learn, and catches on very
quickly (too quickly sometimes!)) She is
quite tall for her age and vary active.
Mary is enjoying her daily two hours of
free time, but finds it really isn’t ‘free’ ,
with car pools, lessons, Soout meetings,
etc. She is also Treasurer and Board
Member of Faculty Dames, President of
the Women’s Society at Church, and
third grade room mother and member
of the Parent’s Council at the Lab
School. It sure doesn’t leave much time
for knitting! Norm had a full summer
directing an NSF Harvard Project (Phy­sics)
Institute at State for science teach­ers.
(He is Professor of Physical Sci­ence,
San Diego State College). He has
been trying to cut down somewhat on
his activities this fall since he discover­ed
he has high Wood pressure and a
small ulcer. He has both under control
now and of course is still busy. He is
Den Father for Cub Scouts and is help­ing
write . two more books. His first
'book, “ Atomic Light. . .Lasers’ , is in its
4th printing, including several foreign
languages. He has just been named to a
three - year term as Chairman of the
Department of Physical Science at
State, starting February, 1969. (He
doesn’t get much knitting done, either!)
We had a marvelous three - week camp­ing
vacation in August. Piiled the trail­er
to Sequoia and King’s Canyon (and
did we ever appreciate the heater in the
trailer - like, it was cold!) then on to
Yosemite. It was our first trip to the
Sierras and we were most impressed
with the outstanding scenery. We also
spent two days seeing the sights In San
Francisco and then came home via Big
Sur on Highway No. 1. We celebrated
Thanksgiving in our trailer on the Borr­ego
Desert this year and it was most
enjoyable. Had the best turkey ever
(done on the Bar-B-Q) and all the
trimmings, plus lots of rest and sun­shine.
We’re hoping to go out again for
a few days before Christmas...In 1969
San Diego will be celebrating its 200th
Anniversary. It’s going to be a very ex­citing
year and we hereby invite every­one
of our friends and relatives to come
out and help us celebrate. It’s going to
be Open House at the Dessels Ml year!”
Watch it, Marydale! Company may
come in droves!! But thanks, heaps!!!
SHEILA ANN CUNNINGHAM (Mrs.
J. Michael Hogan, Bagpipes, 1952-56)
Rt. 5, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Sheila is Administrative Assistant, in
the Department of Microbiology in the
University; Mick is Hardware Consul­tant,
Kuibias Hardware, Cedar Rapids.
“We made it through the first spring
and summer in the country with all that
mud! Now, we have been wondering
if there could be more ice on the roads
in winter. Having to come 5 miles on
country roads this winter has been ter­rible,
and I told Mick if we can make it
through this, we can make it through
anything! But we really are enjoying
our new home and the country living is
great.” Sheila continues: “ I will have
been at Microbiology 11 years this June.
Still enjoying working, and wonder what
I would ever do at home ‘ail day. Mr.
Whyte is correct when he says the High­landers
looked good this fall! We saw
every performance and enjoyed it Sor­ry
I missed the tea, but I am always so
busy on game days that I am lucky to
make it to the game on time - let alone
a morning coffee. However, the High­landers
(and the Adamsons) will always
have a favorite spot in my heart! I have
many fond memories of the good
old days when I was in the groiq>! Best
of everything to all of you in 1969.” The
Hogan youngsters are Michael Patrick
5, and Jennifer Kay 2.
Sheila was in the office briefly the
other week, lending some Highlander
dolls she owns for the March 8 banquet,
and it was mighty fine to see her again.
Thanks for dropping by, and for your
generosity as well.
CAROL LEE JOHNSON (Mrs. Kot-tong,
Bass Drum, 1952-56) 8330 - 26th
Avenue N. W., Seattle, Washington
98107
Carol is an order supervisor at Simp­son
Timber Company, where she has
been employed for almost five years
now. Her children are Jeff 12, Susie 11,
and Kathy 8 years old. “ I was very in­terested
to note that the new director is
formerly from Bellevue, Washington,”
writes this former bass drum -
mer. “ Here we have been neighbors for
almost five years and didn’t know it If
he ever comes to visit in Bellevue, I
would love to see him and talk to him
about our mutual love of Highlanders.
Not much new around here. The chil­dren
are all growing big and it doesn’t
seem possible but Jeff is already in Jr.
High. I still manage to keep very busy
with work and outside activities. The
children and I took a trip this August
down the Oregon coast on Highway 101.
It was really fabulous and some of the
most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen.
We finally got chased back to Seattle
because of one radn storm too many -
besides which I caught a real bad cold.
Best of luck to the new director. Why
doesn’t he bring the Highlanders out to
the West coast for a change so all my
friends know what I am talking about?”
That’s an excellent idea! Find a sponsor
for us, and maybe it will happen!!!
MARLYS DAGGETT (Mrs. James D.
Fox, Drums, 1953-54) 4224 University
Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
There is a news release dated August,
1968, which explains the present activi­ties
of this fanner drummer. “Mariys
Fox, formerly mail order advertising
manager of Successful Farming, has
announced the formation of Fox Associ­ates.
The new firm will represent Farm
Journal, the nation’s largest agricultur­al
publication, acting as an exclusive
sales agent for mail otder advertising.
Mrs. Fox is married to James D. Fox, a
Des Moines based commerioal real es-tate
developer. She was named Des
Moines Advertising Woman of the Year
in 1967. Commenting on her new ven­ture,
Mrs. Fox noted that with her spe­cialized
knowledge and broad acquain­tance
in the field, she expects to in­crease
substantially the volume of mail
order advertising in Farm Journal, des­pite
the fact that the magazine has
a current volume in that category in ex­cess
of a half million dollars annually.
Fox Associates has leased space in
Suite B. 4224 University Avenue, Des
Moines, Iowa.”
We wish Mariys the best of luck in
her new venture!
DOROTHY DOW (Mrs. Robert Soren­son,
Drums, 1953-56) 10112 Fremont So.,
St Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dorothy’s husband is supervisory
electrical engineer, with Univac in St.
Paul, Minnesota. Their children are Da­vid
8, and Carole now 6 years old.
BARBARA MIXSON (Mrs. William
W. Brauer, Bagpipes, 1953-56) 4627 Cas­co
Avenue S., Edina, Minnesota 55424..
“ I ’m a housewife, Bill’s a private psy­chiatrist,”
writes Barb. “Elizabeth 9,
belongs to the Braemar City of Lakes
Skating Club. She passed her pre - test
this summer. The rest of the family,
Barbara 6, William Jr. 4, enjoy skating,
too. Enjoyed the Iowa win over Minne­sota.
I guess we’re still Lowans!” That’s
the way it usually turns out to be.
Right? Come see us whenever you’re
back in Iowa City.
MICK FAGAN (Mrs. Francis Conway,
1953-56, Drums & Dancer) 207 State
Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536
“We have a lovely new daughter in
our family, born August 20, 1968. She
has brought much happiness into our
home, and what wonderful baby-sitters
our two older girls have turned out to
be! Sara is 11 and Susan 10. This beau­tiful
child has helped us all recover
from the grief of losing my father last
summer. He died in July after a long
illness. Francis continues to enjoy his
flying. Some of his enthusiasm has rub­bed
off on me, I guess, as I am current­ly
enrolled in an Aviation Ground School
with my goal set at obtaining my Pri­vate
Pilot’s License. We have just re­cently
returned from a very nice vaca­tion
in Phoenix, Arizona. It was a de­lightful
change from the really rugged
winter we’ve had here in N. W. Iowa -
30 inches of snow outside most of the
winter!” Francis is a medical doctor,
and their other children are Mark, 9;
John 4, and Kathryn 6 months.
Yes, it might be possible to appear
for the Emmetsburg Jaycees some
time, Mick, if they want to be our
sponsor!!!
MARGARET ANN BATHKE (Mrs. Les­ter
C. Johnson, Bagpipes, 1953-56) 904
So. 13 Avenue W., Newton, Iowa
“Our family had some wonderful trips
in ’68. All four of us flew to Florida in
February for a week in the sun. March,
Les and I attended the National Prose­cutor’s
Meeting in New Orleans. We
flew from there to Washington, D. C.
where Les was admitted to the U.S. Su­preme
Court. We all had fun in the sum­mer
at Okoboji and Gull Lake in Minne­sota.
July Les and I had a few days in
N. Y. City - our favorite town! Children
doing lots of things - piano, scouts, art
lessons, and camp. Leslie’s (girl) in 5th
grade and Robbie, 9, is in 3rd grade.
Rob’s our swimmer, collecting blue rib­bons
at the ‘Y’ and winning a trophy at
the Punt, Pass and Kick contest in the
fall. P. S. Honorable mention: my hus­band
made a hole - in - one at the golf
course this summer - now that’s a
thrill!!” Les is an attorney—our own
firm of Selby, Updegraff and JohrBon,
Continued fun and good luck to a fine
family.
JAN BROOKMAN {Mrs. Paul Kruse,
Bagpipes, 1953-56) Walthill, Nebraska
68067
Jan was late getting in her Question­naire,
but we are hopeful this can be
printed: “Our year has been a wonder­ful
one - topped off by the birth of our
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daughter, Gretchen, in January. Her big
brothers, Peter 8, and Andy 5, adore
her!”
Jan’s husband is a farmer, and cattle
feeder.
Now they have a prospective High­lander!
Congratulations!!
DOROTHY SCHWENGEL (Mrs. L.
Neale Cosby, Bagpipes, 1953-57)
4502 Kerrybrooke Drive, Alexandria,
Virginia 22310
Dorothy writes that Neale is working
in the Office of Personnel Operations,
Infantry Branch, Washington, D. C.
Their children are Cameron, age 5, and
Scott, age 11 months.
Dottie reports: “We are happy to be
back in the Washington, D. C. area,
especially for the many and varied
activities here. We look forward to
seeing many friends who travel to Wash­ington,
D. C. on business and pleasure.”
DOROTHY K. ROUDABUSH (Mrs.
Fred E. Carpenter, Jr., Drams, 1953-57)
214 W. 13th Street S., Newton, Iowa
50208
Dr. Fred is in the Carpenter Clinic -
eye, ear, nose and throat. “This past
year has been enlivened by our young
sen, Fred E. Carpenter, HL, age one
year, in November. So now I’m having
trouble keeping up with him. He is
Fred, the Third, so we call him Three’ .
Between ‘Three’ and our little Schnau-zer,
whose name is ‘Tiger’ , things are
never dull around here. Newton still has
several of us Highlander Alums. One
of them, Margaret Baithke Johnson, is
on the hospital auxiliary board with me,
so I see her often. Fred’s practice keeps
him very busy and in fairly close to
home. We do get out to golf quite often
during summer, and this year we put
‘Three’s car seat on the golf cart and
took him with us most of the time. He
loved it! At this rate, he should be a
good golfer by the time be is ready for
kindergarten...Special hello to Nadine,
for vis 'oVi’ KYvxms. It is n k» to tanow
there is still someone we know (and
love) helping to keep the Highlanders
going.” Bless you far the kind words,
Dot! Perhaps I should have been more
modest and not quoted the last
comment - but just HAD to tell you how
very much it is appreciated. I shall love
all you Highlanders forever !!
JANICE HAGENS (Mrs. Dean E.
Butts, Bagpipes, 1954-56)) 1243 W. First
Street, Elmira, New York, 14905
Jan’s husband is Purchasing Agent
for F.M. Howell, packaging firm. Jan
writes: ‘Tve just re-read 1968’s News­letter.
You can’t imagine how much I
enjoy reading of the present Highlander
activities and of my acquaintances from
my ‘Iowa years.’ It does bring back
wonderful memories. The best thing of
‘68 happened to us on December 18th,
when we brought home Stephen Daniel,
4 weeks old, to make a very special hol­iday
for our family. David, who was
three this February, and Stephen, 3
months, are two pretty cute brothers.
David and I had a nice trip to Texas to
visit my younger sister, Annette Jenr
rungs and her Family, in June. While
my husband took area Scouts to Phil-mont
Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Visited with Mary Evans Bereman in
Aurora, Illinois, en route.
In August, my sister, Virginia Hu-genard,
and Family, from Indiana
spent two weeks at a New York Lake
with us. Ginny and I always read over
the most recent Highland letter to­gether!
Thanks so much for the annual
Newsletter!! P.S. Annette was a High­lander
in ‘57; Mary in ‘53-55, and Vir­ginia
in 53*57.”
NAN LATCH (Mrs. W.E. Hinrichsen,
Bagpipes, ..1954-57) 2576 Buckingham,
Birmingham, Michigan 48008
‘Hank’ is Personnel Manager of the
Control Bata plant in Rochester, Mich­igan.
“This has been a fairly quiet year
far us,” reports Nan. “We did re­decorate
the kitchen and living room
which was ‘ thrilling’ but other than that
we stay pretty much the same. Hie
boys are growing like weeds, Tim is 10,
Bruce 6, Craig 4, and I keep busy in
various organizations. My most fascinat­ing
activity is being program chairman
for the local chapter of the Michigan
Association for Children with Learning
Disabilities. This is a group of parents
and professionals who are interested in
the problems of perceptually hand­icapped
children. We have made prog­ress
in this area,but anyone with a per­ceptually
handicapped child knows we
still have a long way to go. I’d like to
hear from anyone who has problems or
possible solutions in this area. It is a
real challenge for anyone looking for a
worthwhile place to devote their time
and talents.”
KERIN OKERLIN ..(Mrs. .Wayne
Moldenhauer, Dru ms, 1954-57) ..1250
Nowata, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
“ I am a housewife. Wayne is a chil­dren’s
dentist” writes Kerin. “We are
expecting baby No. 5 in March. We have
3 little girls, Kristen 6, Gretchen 3, Su­san
1, and Robert 8, and the little girls
we hope will be prospective Highlanders
one day. We spent the summer at home
as I was sick the first four months of
pregnancy. Now all is well and we are
looking forward to the new arrival.” Do
send us an announcement, Kerin, so that
we may congratulate you on No. 5.
MARTHA HICKERSON (Dru ms &
Dancer, 1954-58 ) 347 E. 53rd, New
York, New York 10022
Martha is a medical social worker in
the big dty. She is good to answer our
questionnaire. We wander where is Ann?
It’s been a while since we’ve had word
from her.
GERALDINE HANSON (Mrs. James
F. King, Bagpipes & Bass Dram, 1954-
58) 129 Norwood Avenue, Upper Mont­clair,
New Jersey 07043
“Lots of news this year,” reports
Gerry. “ Jim is now manager of market
planning for Eastern Airlines in New
York. We became homeowners - at
last - in August. Upper Montclair seems
to be a very friendly community with
many young couples. Our greatest news
is that on January 24, 1969, we became
the proud parents of a son, Phillip Guy.
We adopted Phillip when he was 10
weeks old and a bouncing 12 pounds!
He’s an adorable baby with auburn hair,
blue eyes, and a button nose. One can’t
find happier parents in the world!”
Sincere congratulations, Kings, on your
‘new - found’ joy in Phillip!...“My
sister, Debbie, was a member of the
‘68 Highlander European Tour. I was
terribly envious and it brought back
many fond memories - particularly
when she met the family with wham I
stayed in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1956!”
Gerry continues, “We managed to snare
Nadine away from the group while in
New York City and spent a delightful
evening in Greenwich Village together.
Jim and I are waiting for some of you
to take convention or vacation trips to
I NYC, and come see us. REMEMBER
1 TO FLY EASTERN!”
PRISCILLA SUE THOMAS (Mrs.
Stan Briney, Bagpipes, 1955-57) 3146
Churchill Rd., Leslie, Michigan 49251
Priscilla writes that she is now a re­tired
Dental Hygienist to the profession
of housewife, and Stan is a paysician in
General Practice. “ Stan was elected to
the School Board in June and like so
many other school boards they are in
the process of getting ready for a big
buikfing program.” continues Priscilla.
“ Jeff, age 10, is in the 4th grade, takes
piano lessons. Greg is 4 and goes to Nur­sery
School three mornings a week. We
took the giant step this fall and purchas­ed
a small farm which we really enjoy.
I am president of the Nursery School
this year, and between that and seeing
that everyone gets to where they are
supposed to be going at the correct
time, keeps me busy! Stop in if you are
ever passing by.”
JOANNE GILMER (Mrs. Donald E.
Gardner, Bagpipes, 1955-59) 124 Ridge­way,
Decatur, Illinois
“This is our big year!” , reports Jo­anne.
“Don completes has PhD require­ments
in January. Then we move to
Decatur, 111. We are so excited over our
anticipated move. We’ve found a house
close to Jan’s school and one of Deca­tur’s
many parks. After several years
of apartments we will certainly enjoy a
house of our own. Now that we’re
closer, we hope to make soma visits to
SUI and again see the Highlanders per­form.
The children, Jan 7 and Jim 4,
have never seen the Highlanders so it
will be very special for them. They’ve
only heard me speak of those two Rose
Bowl Trips, and other Highlander mem­ories!”
Don is microbiologist tor A. E.
Staley Manufacturing Company. We
hope very much you’ll come back for
Homecoming, or some other game, and
introduce your children to the campus,
and particularly to HIGHLANDERS.
GAYE GROSS (Mrs. Richard R, Hoth,
Dru ms, 1956-58) 1037 Campbell Street,
Neenah, Wisconsin 54956
Gaye’s husband is Date Processing
Manager with the Neenah Foundry
Company. The Hoths have two children,
Sarah who is 2% now, and Tom 5
months, (as of Dec. 1968)
JUDY HAMILTON (Mrs Charles E.
Crockett, Bagpipes, 1956-59) 11242 Mar­tha
Ann Drive, Los Alamitos, California
90720
Judy writes that she is “ teaching lip-reading
to Adults with hearing losses at
Long Beach City College,” and her hus­band
“ had been with a company in Los
Angeles, and has just accepted a stock­broker
position with W. E. Hutton Co.,
in Los Angeles. It means that Chuck is
in New York City in a training program
from March thru June. The children,
Cathy 2%, and Charles 5, and I, are
staying home for one month of that
time, and will then fly to Greensboro,
North Carolina', to spend about 6 weeks
with my sister Connie. I will spend 10
days in New York Qty with Chuck. We
will also spend several weeks in Iowa
City with my folks and a week in Co­lumbia,
Missouri, with my mother - in ­law
before we all return to California as
a united family once again.”
Judy continues: “ I keep very busy
with teaching, c o - o p nursery school
for Charles, Treasurer of House Corpo­ration
for Alpha1 Gamma of Long Beach
State College, and as a member of Rick
Rackers, the Junior Auxiliary to Assis­tance
League of Long Beach.” Perhaps
we can anticipate another Highlander
Alum to visit us in our Office this
summer? If so, will be great to see you,
Judy!
MARY MALLOY (Mrs. Douglas R.
Whitehead, Drums and Drum Dancer,
1956-59) 110 So. Kenilworth, Mt Pros­pect,
Illinois
Doug is District Salles Manager with
All State Insurance. Timothy is IVi,
John 6%, Douglas H 2%, and Mary tells
us: “We’ve lived in Mt. Prospect a
little over a year now and like it very
much. We moved back to this area
following a two year stay in Rock Is­land,
111. I’m going to teach dancing
(ballet; modern and jazz) in Adult Ed­ucation
local high schools this semes­ter.
I’m looking forward to my first
teaching experience. Maybe I’ll give
them a little highland fling for variety!
The Highlanders looked great at Home­coming
this year.” Thanks, MARY.
We’ll remember that Rose Bowl trip,
too won’t we?
MARY KAY SEABURY (Mrs. McCor­mick
Royall Covington, Dancer, Student
Manager, 1956-59) 3280 Grenway Road,
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
Mary writes: “Miss you all. I get so
excited when I see the Highlanders or
read about them. Will never forget our
great trip to the Rose Bowl. My hus­band
is in the Investment business, and
is a banker. I’m an ex - child welfare
worker, now a housewife, cook, baby­sitter,
nurse, referee, housekeeper,
chauffeur, seamstress, entertainment
chairman, wife, gardner, electrician,
plumber, etc., etc.” Mary certainly has
a full time job!! The Covington child­ren
are Mary Melinda 5% called “Min­dy”
; McCormick 4 years, “Mickey Jr.” ,
Herbert Hunt HI, 3 months. Bom Sep­tember,
1968.
SYBIL NORTON (Mrs. Hugh Wieg-man,
Bagpipes, 1956-60) 1830 Washing­ton
Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas 66102
Dr. Wiegman is in ear, nose and
throat practice in Kansas City. They are
“ out of the Air Force in Ai^ust, 1968,
after two years at Randolph AFB, Tex­as,
and delighted to be back in.the mid­west.
Little Jay is 3, and Stacy is 1%
years.” The John Adamson address is:
58 Minden Circle, Stratmoor Hills, Col­orado
Springs, Colorado 80906, Sybil.
CAROL WETZELL (Mrs. John Land-herr,
Bagpipes, 1956-60) 712 Seventeenth
Avenue, S. W., Rochester, Minnesota
55901
It was so great to hear from Carol -
after some time, and as she says:
“ It’s a warm feeling to greet you all
after a time lapse. Our greatest blessing
was John’s return from Viet Nam where
he served with the Marines. Next came
a year of sun - ridden, grape - laden
California in the vicinity of Monterey
with the Navy. It was a glorious year
full of San FYandsco, Disneyland, Big
Sur, Carmel - by - the Sea, The Big
Trees, Missions, beaches, mountains,
history . . . . marvelous! I might also
add the ‘hours’ of a physician in the ser­vice
enhanced our family life more than
ever before possible. Now we’re back in
the mid - west on the last lap of training
. . . four years of neuro - surgery resi­dency.
Needless to say, the gravest
changes are found in the weather (it’s
16 below now) and John’s hours at home
(seems like zero as well). However, it’s
‘sink or swim’ , and we’ve decided to
give it our all. John finds the clinic a
marvelous opportunity and is seeing a
wealth of material. I’m pursuing my ar­tistic
interests ait the Art Center, have
volunteered for some journalism work
and am blessed with lots of time alone
to sew and read. (The three prospective,
we hope, Highlanders, are Kristine 7,
Lizabeth 5, and Kate 2) The girls’
cheeks are rosy from ‘boning up’ for the
Skating Frolics this month. Even two -
year terror Kate has figure skates.
Many times through the years various
events provoke nostalgia. I recall with
ease the precious friends in Highlander
ranks, the crazy fun traveling here and
abroad, the thrills, the fulfillment in be­ing
a part of something so ‘good’ . I
thank God and Bill for the privilege.
May ’69 be a happy year tor you all.”
These are loving thoughts and sincere
wishes. We send them right back to
you, and your family, Carol.
CAROLYN FOOTE (Mrs* John Heitz,
Bagpipes, 1956-60) 1040 28th Street,
Marion, Iowa
“ I am again teaching full time,”
writes Carolyn. “ I teach 6th grade lan­guage
arts and social studies at Ken­wood
School in Cedar Rapids. John is a
high school teacher and coach at Albur-nett
High School, Albumett, la. We are
both very busy with school activities
and our little girl, Susan, one year. Af­ter
a semester of substituting last
school year, I decided to return to full
time teaching. My summer was spent
enjoying Susan while John attended
summer school at the University of
Northern Iowa. I hope 1969 is a good
year for the Highlanders and all con­nected
with the group.” Thanks for
your good wishes, Carolyn. Marion isn’t
too far, so come in to see us, if ever
you’re in Iowa City.
MARGARET LADD, (Mrs. William H.
DeKock, Drams, Dram Major, 1956-60)
2404 Grande Avenue S. E., Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
“ Plugging along on an M.A. in Educa­tion
after teaching for seven years,”
writes Margie. “My husband is an or­thodontist
in Cedar Rapids and teaching
part time at the University of Iowa Col­lege
of Dentistry. We bought a home in
Cedar Rapids and had our second son,
Gregory, all in the same month this fall
(Nicholas Edward 2Vi, Gregory William
2% months). As soon as all our painting
projects are completed we plan to move
into our house early in 1969. The High­landers
looked good this past football
season and the new innovations were
refreshing.” Thanks, Margie, for your
constant, wonderful support. We’re glad
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
Last Year Of All-Male Highlanders In 1942
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you’re not moving too far away. Come
back to see us often!!
JUDITH CROFT (Mrs. Wm. H. Car­michael,
Bagpipes & Choral Director,
1956-60) 3848 Vine Avenue S. E., Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
Judy’s Bill is a partner in the law firm
of Simmons, Perrine, Albright, & EU-wood,
and as Judy writes: “We now
have four prospective members for the
Scottish Highlanders - They will be able
to learn pipes, snare and bass drums,
and who knows perhaps another choral
director.” Now this is exciting news. Al­so,
Judy reports meeting, “ Jane Harris
in Honolulu in August of 1967. She’s the
same old Janie - looked the same and
acted the same - and was enjoying the
Island of Oahu - Bill and I were over
there, stayed with army friends at Fort
Shafter (20 minutes from downtown
Honolulu) so managed to see Jane a
couple of times. I must say the High­lander
performances are better than
ever! So proud to see their formations
and tunes so proficient.” Thanks a lot
for your compliments. Highlanders will
lode forward to meeting Julie Lynne
(6), Stacey Ann (5), Tara Croft
(22 months), and Holly Hughes (2
months) - those precious future High­landers
!!!
JUDITH CLARK (Mrs. David L. Tur­pin,
Drums, 1956-60 Rt. 5, Box 1363, Ta­coma,
Washington 98423
“We are enjoying life in the Pacific
Northwest even though this has been a
particularly wet year,” writes Judy.
“We even have had a little snow! Bar­bie
Jo 6, is in first grade this year and
Paul, 18 months, is enough to keep me
busy most of the time. Conventions gave
us an excuse for a little traveling with­out
the children for a change. We spent
a few days in San Francisco last spring
and almost two weeks in Hawaii in Sep­tember.
We ran into Joey Frush to our
surprise in San Francisco. Others
we expected to see but didn’t realize
she wais married to an orthodontist. The
retirement of the ‘Queen E’ brought
back memories - not all pleasant - of
our somewhat rough passage over in
1960. I’m trying'to talk David into at­tending
an Iowa homecoming sometime
but I haven’t gotten too far as yet.”
Keep up the ‘attempts’ to come back for
a Homecoming, Judy. We’d love seeing
you, and your family.
NANCY POTTER (Mrs. Fred Miller,
Bagpipes, 1957-58 ) 815 West Valley
Drive, Le Mars, Iowa
The Miller boys are Fritz 5, and David
3 years old. Fred is District Sales Man­ager
with Kent Feeds, Inc. “ I missed
the deadline with my questionnaire last
year as we had moved from Muscatine
in June, 1967,” reports Nancy. “ We
bought a new home under construction
and had it finished, mainly by long dis­tance
telephone! We have done all the
painting, inside and out and finished off
the basement, so we’re now ‘experts’ at
cleaning paint off little boys, if nothing
else. We like living in western Iowa and
Fred enjoys his new duties with Kent
Feeds - he maintains an office in Sioux
City, and travels part of Minnesota and
N. W. Iowa, supervising salesmen.
Amazingly, he’s home most every night.
We had season tickets for SUI games for
five years - and we do miss being
farther away from Iowa City. This fall
we did get down for two games and
thought the Highlanders looked wonder­ful!”
Thanks Nancy, for your kind com­pliments
to us.
SHERRITT K. HUTCHINSON (Mrs.
A. William Burger, Bagpipes, 1957-60)
3234 Friendship, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
“ I’m teaching a course in bookkeeping
for the Area Ten Community College in
their Adult Education Program - other­wise
a housewife. Bill is a medical pros-thestiSt
at University hospital with most
of his work in the facial prosthetic area.
Brad is 8, Sheli 6, and Greg 3.”
LYNNE HANSON (Mrs. H. Jay La-
Due, Bagpipes, & bass drum, 1957-61)
9336 5th Avenue So. Bloomington,
Minnesota
Lynne’s husband is sales repre­sentative
with Goodall Rubber Com­pany.
She writes: “We just bought our
own home in Bloomington, so it looks
like we may permanent residents. Have
had wonderful reports of European trip
from sister Debs. (She is one of our
bass drummers in these active years
with Highlanders.) We hope to come to
Iowa City next year for the Minnesota
vs. Iowa game to see the girls march.
Also keeping fingers crossed that you
have a chance at the Rose Bowl!” Yes,
Lynne, wouldn’t that be another fine
trip?? We’ll keep hoping.
BARBARA RATCLIFFE (Mrs. John
McRoberts, Drums, 1957-60) 115 - 34th
Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Barbara and John, President of H.D.
McRoberts, Inc., have a new son. Scott
is 2 years, and Barbie writes: “We’ve
had a busy and happy 1968, especially
around Christmas time. We didn’t know
who woud arrive first, Santa Claus or
our expected baby. Santa made it first
thankfully for Scott had a grand time
and it was fun to watch him. Chad was
bom Dec. 30, and thus far is quite a con­tented
little lad. We spent some time at
Okoboji this last summer and plan to
take a ski vacation to Aspen, Colorado
in March. Also got to Iowa’s Homecom­ing.
T’was great seeing Highlanders at
halftime!!”
JOANN KAY LESCH (Mrs. Gordon H.
Williams, Bagpipes, 1957-60) 305 Kelly
Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616
“Charles City was in the news nation­ally
this past May 15th when a tornado
swept through town and left us looking
like a bomb site,” reports JoAnn.
“ Luckily our home survived and the
dental office was back in a week’s time.
Hopefully ‘69 will bring adequate warn­ing
systems to cities and towns so that
hundreds will not be injured and 13 kill­ed
as they were here! The brighter side
of ‘68 gave us a Hawkeye football team
to cheer. We predict a greater season
for ‘69. Remember the joy of the Rose-bowl
trips?” Indeed, we do! So glad
your home and dental office were not
demolished in last summer’s tornado.
Best of luck always! And thanks such
a lot for your sincere loyalty!
CAROL NELSON (Mrs. John W. Wal-gren,
Jr. Drums, 1957-61) 256 Hermitage
Court, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60172
“ I teach piano lessons. My husband is
Diversified Occupation Coordinator in
Palatine H. S., Ill,” reports Carol. “ I
finished my master of arts degree in
history and literature of music last Jan­uary.
I’m now busy teaching piano
lessons, preparing an article for the
Illinois State Music Teachers periodical,
and caring for our two little boys, Eric
3, and Jay 1 year old.” Send us a copy
of your article some time!
DIANA MERRILL (Mrs. Ralph Brei-denstein,
Bagpipes & Bass Drum, 1957-
61) 468 W. Commercial, Kaboka, Miss­ouri
Diana’s husband is an attorney, she
says they have had an interesting-and
busy year, involved in ‘‘all sorts of poli­tical
activities - banquets, speakers,
teen - age groups, and fund raising.
Both children, Ray 4, and Amy 3, are
wide - eyed about Christmas and the
expectation of a new brother or sister
in January.” Do send us an announce­ment!!
RUTH GULDNER (Mrs. Martin Mil­ler,
Drums, 1957-61) 618 S. Locust, Apt
47, Oxford, Ohio 45056
“ This year has been as busy and gone
as fast as the rest of them, “writes
Ruth. “ In Jan. I started back to work
half time at my old job as a cataloger
at the University of Vermont. This kept
me busy through the spring plus getting
ready to move. The first of June we
moved here to Oxford, Ohio, where
Marty began his new job as circulation
librarian in the Miami University Li­brary.
After leaving the lovely cool Ver­mont
spring and summer weather we
sweltered through a summer of getting
settled and visiting grandparents who
were now dose enough to watch Chris­tine
(18 months) grow up. Now we are
busy in the life of this charming, but
very alive small town. We have done
lots of exploring in Kentucky and are
enjoying being close enough to Cincin­nati
to enjoy shopping and cultural
events there. Nov. 1, I again began to
work half time so between that and
taking care of a lively 18 month old
climber, my days are quite full. Got to
see the Iowa - 111. game in Urbana in
Nov. and really missed the Band and
Highlanders.” Do hope you can come
back for a Homecoming some time!!
MARY E. MILNES (Bagpipes &
Drums, 1957-62 ) 34 Hawton Crescent,
Wollaton, Nottingham, England, after
August, 1406 South Main Street, Bur­lington,
Iowa 52601
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years, junior 8 year olds, Middleton Pri­mary
and Junior School, Wollaton Park,
Nottingham, England, and her ability to
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Questionnaire from England: “ Aha!
I’m having a beautiful year on exchange
in Nottingham (with Robin and the
Gang) on a grant from the Fullbright-
Hays Cultural and Educational .Ex­change
program. Even though I had
been here twice before, I find that liv­ing
here is entirely different than just
touring. It’s really great both ways!!
I have 42 youngsters in my classroom
and the room is so crowded that when
the inspector came to visit, he .couldn’t
get the door open. Within a fortnight we
were promised - and received - a new
classroom, and one more teacher. So
very soon, I shall only have about 30
children. By the way, for those of you
who are teachers, this is a very chal­lenging
year tor me. Well, I must pop
along in my grotty plimsolls, down the
twitchell to a pillar box at the round­about
but I’ll have to use my Arorak
and Rinky wellingtons because I get so
nesh. (A very wise man once said, ‘The
only thing that separates the English
from the Americans in the language.’ )
Truer words were never spoken. But it’s
still marvelous. Pip pip, tally ho and all
that gringe!. . . Cheri-by. Mary.”
JOELLEN MOORE (Mrs. Glenn D.
Shoemaker, Bagpipes, 1958-59) 922-14th
Avenue, Coralville, Iowa
Joellen is dental hygienist for Dr.
John Hogedand of Iowa City. Her hus­band
is a civil engineer for Shive-Hat-bery
& Associates. They have two young­sters:
Del 6, and Drew 4.
ARDITH BROCKA (Mrs. Lester L
Jones, Jr. Bagpipes, 1958-60) 3556
Jerry Street, White Bear Lake, Minne­sota
55110
Ardith writes: “I’m a housewife and
mother. Trent Tyler is 5, and Lance
David 3. Les is a research chemist with
3M.”
SAND PHILLIPS (Mrs. Robert . C.
Stevens, Drums, 1958-60) 351-Hampden
Drive, N.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 50402
Sandy is a substitute teacher plus ad­visor
for the cheerleaders and Pep Club
at Kennedy High School. Her husband
teaches biology and is head wrestling
and assistant football coach there. “Bob
received his M.A. in microbiology last
summer,” writes Sandy. “ After trans­ferring
to and graduating from the
University of Northern Iowna, I taught
Journalism and advised the newspaper
and yearbook at East Waterloo for 2
years. Bob and I then taught at Cedar
Rapids Washington for three years
before Bob transferred to Kennedy and
I transferred to motherhood (Scott was
one year old Dec. 30) Bob was a former
‘cloak carrier’ for the Highlanders at
times. I wonder how many other gals
from my era react to each news item
about the Highlanders - particularly con­cerning
the foreign trip - with nostalgia
and disbelief that it’s really been that
long since we were a part of it all!
Aren’t the memories great, though?”
Yes, they truly are, as you can read
from many another reminiscent Lass.
BETH MCDERMOTT (Mr. John S.
McDonald, Drums, 1958-61) 3410 76th
Avenue S.E., Mercer Island, Washington
98040
Beth writes: “ Seeing the new director
is from Bellevue, Washington, I couldn’t
help but answer - late as I may be. We
arrived in the N.W. in August and
moved into our home two days after the
birth of our second son. (Douglas is 3,
Collin is now 8 months) Good planning!
We have so far experienced the wettest
year in Seattle’s history, but we have
survived it well. We had a lovely vaca­tion
in Hawaii in February - now that
would be a nice place for the Highland­ers
to perform! We met Nancy Kramer
Graham and her husband who live in
Portland for a long skiing weekend in
March. The best to the Highlanders this
year!” Dr. John is an anesthesia res­ident
at the University of Washington.
SHARON CONGER (Mrs. John T.
Walker, Drums, 1958-62) 13717 E. Well­ington
Cres. Burnsville, Minnesota 55378
Tim (nickname for Sharon’s husband)
is a co - pilot flying tor Northwest
Orient Lines. “ I’m ashamed for not
writing the last few years,” writes Shar­on,
“Many new things have happened to
us since I last answered the Newsletter.
Two children - Jeffrey 4, Kelly Susan 2 -
a new job for Tim and another address.
We hope Burnsville will be our address
for many years - moving around with
the Navy was fun but now that we have
a family its time to be more permanent.
We enjoyed the Iowa party before the
Iowa - Minnesota game this year. I was
hoping that I might see some of my
Highlander Alums there, but didn’t rec­ognize
any familiar faces. When will the
Group be performing here again? If any
of you get up to the Twin Cities, please
give us a call as the welcome mat is al­ways
out.”
Do hope you will get down for a game
in the fall of ’69, Sharon. Our present of­fice
is right next to the Television Room
in the old part of the Union. Our Bar­racks
are ‘no more’ , as you discovered
last year. Instead, Reinow Hall, for
men, stands there. You must visit the
Highlander Rooms mi the lower floor of
the Union - where uniforms, instru­ments
and all equipment are kept. Do
come back for Homecoming!!
ALLENE HAYS (Mrs. William E.
Brobst, Drums, 1958-62) 3142 South
Gaylord, Englewood, Colorado 80110
Allene reports thalt she is a homemak­er
and her husband is stationrey buyer
for the Denver Dry Goods Company.
“This has been a busy year since we
sold our little home and bought a much
bigger one about thirty blocks away, but
in the suburbs and a much better school
district. And believe me, I have a lot of
work in store for me to make it a home
again. But we thrive on it Also added
on to our cabin again I’m looking for­ward
to seeing some of my Highlander
friends in March when I’ll be back in
Iowa, for a visit while my husband goes
to the Orient on a buying trip for the As­sociated
Dry Goods Chain of which the
Denver is a member.” Their daughter,
Laurie, Is 19 months as of December!
JUDY MORTENSEN (Mrs. Robert C.
Stewart, Bagpipes, 1959-60) 2000 W. Bur­leigh,
Yankton, South Dakota
“My husband owns an abstract and
real estate business. I teach 22 students
piano. Our children are Debbie 5, and
Greg 13 months.”
MALINDA BAKER (Mrs. Boyd A.
Tracy, Bagpipes, 1959-61) 1811 South
133rd Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68144
Malinda writes “ I taught high school
Spanish in Omaha until Van’s birth He
was one year Feb. 28th. Now I keep
busy taking care of our new home. Boyd
is an attorney far Fairmont Foods Cor­poration
in Omaha. I’ve retired from
teaching to take care of our son, home,
and keep busy with civic organizations.
I’m thoroughly enjoying the change of
pace. Although I wasn’t able to get back
for a game this fall, all reports were
that the Highlanders looked great.”
SHARON K. MAYBERRY (Bagpipes,
1959-63) Box 3309, 6100th Support Wing,
APO San Francisco, California 96323
“For a second year I am teaching
Junior High Math for the Department
of Defense Overseas School m Japan. I
am on an Air Force Base located at
Jachekawa, Japan, and only about one
hour from Tokyo. Consequently, I have
been able to take full advantage of the
world’s largest city. I have been able
to travel throughout other Far East
areas including Hong Kong, Bangkok,
and Singapore. This tour of duty which
I have been on has been most interest­ing
and rewarding, however, there are
not many bagpipers in this part of the
world!” Sharon, you’ll have to teach
them how to play, if ever you find a set
of pipes.
GLENDA KENNEDY (Bagpipes, 1960-
63) 1615 Park Towne Ct., N. E. Apt. N-
16, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Glenda writes: “After teaching four
years in California I moved back to
Iowa, and I’m thoroughly enjoying a
mid - western Christmas. I am now
teaching Business Education at Kennedy
High School in Cedar Rapids. I enjoyed
the Highlanders performances at the
Iowa football games this fall.”
LOIS KUCHENBAKER (Mrs. Ray­mond
Voss, Bagpipes, 1960-64 ) 4937
Jackson Street, N. E. Columbia
Heights, Minnesota 55421
We miss Lois whenever we go to Des
Moines, or seeing her at Homecoming.
Ray is a reporter for KSTP-TV in the
Twin Cities. Their daughter, Barbara is
now 1% years old.
MARY LOU JENKINS (Bagpipes &
Dancer, 1960-63) Department of Oph­thalmology,
U. C. Medical Center, San
Francisco, California 94122
Mary Lou is in her first year resi­dency
in ophthalmology. Best of luck to
you, always!
JOAN WEAVER (Mrs. George W.
Clarke, Bagpipes, 1960-63) In care of:
W.O. Weaver, 317 S. 2nd Wapello, Iowa
52653
“We have had an interesting year.
George graduated from Iowa’s Law
School in June, so our college years are
now behind us. This fall has been spent
in Charlottesville, Va., where my hus­band
has attended the Judge Advocate
General’s School on the U. of Va. cam­pus.
This is truly a beautiful state and
there are endless places to see and
visit. We have really enjoyed our stay
here. After the first of the year we will
be stationed at Ft. Meade, Md only 20
miles from Washington, D.C. We will be
there for at least 2 years. My activities
center around our son, WEI, 1 Mt, He’s
all boy and I’ve got my hands full!”
George is a Captain in U. S. Army,
Judge Advocate in Generals’ Office, at
Ft. Meade. Congratulations!!
JANE MORRISSEY (Bagpipes, 1960-
64) 520 30th Street S. E., Cedar Rapids,
Iowa 52403
Jane is a Medical Technologist at St.
Luke’s Hospital (Methodist) in C. R.
Where is Jean?
SUSAN EVANS (Mrs. Robett E.
Phipps, Bagpipes, 1960-64) 1004 Liberty
Drive, (Box 507) Fairfield, Iowa 52556
“ After teaching school four years I
resigned last June in anticipation of the
birth of our son, Robert Scott, on Nov.
5, 1968. He weighed 8 lhs. 11% oz., and
was 22 in. long! Children are wonder­ful
and certainly make a marriage
complete.” Sue’s husband is an Inde­pendent
Life Insurance salesman.
CAROLYN RABE (Mrs. Rodney L.
Hock, Drums & Drum Major, 1960-64)
Box 96, Evergreen, Colorado 80439
Rod is an optometrist in Denver. “We
have recently moved into our newly
built home ’midst the pines here in
beautiful Evergreen; how we love it!
Now we have room for guests! We’re
expecting cur second child in May. Dan­ny,
our first, is such a joy to us and
growing up so fast (13 mos.) I am anx­iously
awaiting the next Newsletter -
keep up the superb work Nadine and
Crew! We follow you with great in­terest!”
It’s been wonderful to hear from you
and about you, Carolyn!!
KATHY WALTER (Bagpipes, 1960-64)
DOD ODS Zone 8, APO San Francisco,
Cal.
“ I’m back in Okinawa for the second
year,” reports Kathy. “ I really hadn’t
planned to return this year, but the
thought of all the great places still to
see made me decide to spend another
year in the Orient. I’m very glad I did.
I just returned from five glorious days
in Taiwan. I visited there last year but
I enjoyed it even more the second time.
December 20th will find me boarding a
plane for Hong Kong and then off to In­dia.
We’ll be in Calcutta, Benares,
spend Christmas Eve at the Taj Mahal
in Agra, then cn to Jaipur and New Del­hi.,
Katlmundu, the capital of Nepal is
next, followed by Dacca in East Pakis­tan.
We spend New Year’s Eve in Bang­kok,
and end up back in Hong Kong for
a few more days . . . then home to Oki­nawa
and back to work . . . . Other tra­vel
plans for the year are Korea the
weekend of Washington’s birthday, then
a great trip for my return to the States.
If all goes as planned now, my room­mate
and I will hep on a ship in Hong
Kong, proceed to several ports in
Malaysia, on to India, several ports in
South Africa and end up in Rio de Ja-niero
in South America. This will take
about one month, so we’ll probably fly
to New York from there, maybe stop­ping
in the West Indies enroute. I have
my fingers crossed for this jaunt, so if
everything goes well, I’ll have a won­derful
cruise home. Life in Okinawa is
pretty much the same as last year. I
live in the same building but have a dif­ferent
‘suite’mate’ (we share the same
kitchen and bath). She’s Judie Cromie
from Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a good
friend of mine last year and we get
along together amazingly well. I’ve
been taking Chinese cooking classes, so
the food we turn out together is super.
Ouir rooms are the scene of many dinner
parties and sometimes I almost feel like
calling our ‘duplex’ the Cromie - Walter
Bar and Grill. It wouldn’t be inappropri­ate.
The social life here is great fun . . .
never lacking in entertainment. And I
still thoroughly enjoy going out into the
countryside exploring. You never seem
to see the same thing twice. And the
longer you’re in a country, the more
proficient you become with the native
tongue. For example, it’s much easier
now, to bargain with the Okinawans
than it was before. And since they
expect this, its fun and challenging at
the same time. I find the teaching situa­tion
here much better than I ever antici­pated.
I liked it last year very much,
but its even better now. I really
couldn’t ask for better children as far
as enthusiasm and cooperation goes.
My Christmas probram is less than two
weeks away and I’m very pleased with
the way it looks. I have three glee clubs
this year . . . one very select one that
will sing at various functions here be­fore
Christmas, including a television
program. The children, of course, are
ecstatic over the prospect and I’m very
pleased, too. And for the first time in
my teaching career, I’m the proud pos­sessor
of my o wn music room. The ad­vantages
of this are endless and I’m
really enjoying it. So life in old Sukiran
school is just fine. I couldn’t ask for a
better assignment . . . that about sums
up what is happening to me on this side
of the world. I really can’t say what’s
going to happen in the next year, but it
would take all the excitement out of it if
I knew anyway. Whatever it is, I hope
its as good as it is right now. I’m enjoy­ing
every minute of it.” And Kathy sign­ed
her name in Chinese!!! What enthu­siasm,
and how proud we are of her
achievements in Okinawa!
MARLENE WYNN (Mrs. Parke H.
Behn, Drums, 1961-63) 100 River Ridge
Road, Waterloo, Iowa
Marlene is an English teacher - 10th
grade, Orange High, in Waterloo and
her husband is Divisional Manager of
Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company.
It was good to hear from you, Marlene,
and thanks.
BARBARA BORCHART (Mrs. Thomas
B. Powell, III, Bagpipes, 1961-64 ) 5422
Sanger Avenue, Apt 241, Alexandria,
Virginia 22311
Barbara works as an attorney in the
General Counsel's office of the Maritime
Administration. “We moved to the Wash­ington,
D. C. area in latte August, to ac­cept
positions in the government,
“ writes Barb. “My husband works for
the U. S. Information Agency and with
a little luck, we hope some day to get
some overseas employment.”
The best of everything to you both.
Keep us informed!!
CHARLOTTE J. WHITE (Mrs. Roger
D. Burt, Drums, 1961-65) 1104 Maple
Hill Drive, Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
Charlotte is a school nurse in the
Albert Lea Public Schools and “ enjoys
dealing with children in all grades.
Roger is Farm Advisor at the Standard
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
Highlanders Governing Board 1968-69 Oil Farm Center . . . We bought a new
home in Albert Lea this fall,” Char­lotte
continues, “ and are thoroughly en­joying
it. We just returned to Albert Lea
from our vacation to the warm southern
United States and the Grand Bahama
Island and found several feet of snow
covering the ground and sub zero temp­eratures
- Happiness, Health and Pros­perity
to all in ‘69!”
DARLENE BRADY (Mrs. David H.
Hayes, Drums, Drum Major, 1961-65)
2311 Friendship Street, Iowa City, Iowa
52240
Darlene says that it is fun to be back
in Iowa City, “ and to watch the High­landers
perform. We plan to be here
until June, 1970, when Dave will gra -
duate with a Master’s Degree in Physi­cal
Education...After, we would like to
move to Wisconsin where Dave will
teach and coach. I’m not working at
present, but our 14 month old daughter,
Kathlene, keeps me pretty busy. We are
also expecting a second child in May -
so life will become even busier.”
It was so great to see you at the
Homecoming Coffee, and to know you’ll
be in Iowa City a little longer.
DELL BOWEN (Mrs. Wilber N.’,
Earl, Jr., Bagpipes, 1961-65 ) 5907 “B”
Bayshire Road, Springfield, Virginia
22150
“Woody is a First Lt. in the Army Se­curity
Agency, stationed at Arlington
Hall in Arlington, Va. He’s editor of
the ‘Hallmark’ USASA magazine. I
teach a special education class of 10-13
year olds in Fairfax County, Spring -
field. Woody finishes his military ob -
ligation in November, and we are look­ing
forward to ’going west’ once again.
Since we left Iowa City, we’ve been aill
over this part of toe country, courtesy
of Uncle Sam. Virginia is pretty, and we
enjoy beirg stationed here.” Thanks,
heaps, Dell for your generous offer to
help out in any way, should the High -
landers get an invitation to come to, or
near, Virginia. It’s always great to know
of the undying loyalty of the likes of
you.
PENNY KLOCKSIEM (Bagpipes, 1961-
65) 1000 W. Benton, No. 314, Iowa City,
Iowa 52240
Penny writes: “ I’m now back ait the
U. of I., but as a staff member and not
as a student. In September I was ap -
pointed Clinical Associate in the De -
partment of Speech Pathology, with the
primary duty of supervising therapy
done by students in the Speech and
Hearing Clinic, as well as teaching a
class and maintaining a selected therapy
caseload of my own. Thus far it has
been a most enjoyable professional ex­perience!”
It’s wonderful to have Penny
back once more!
PATRICIA ANN FAIR ALL (Drums,
1961-65 ) 625 Emerald St, B-29, Iowa
City, Iowa
Pat is Medical technologist at the
General Hospital here at the University
in Nuclear Medicine Department
She gruduated in February, 1968.
SUSAN MITCHELL (Mrs. John R.
Adamson, Bagpipes, 1961-65) 58 Minden
Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado
80906
John returned from Viet Nam in Oc­tober,”
happily reports Suzie. “ and we
moved to Colorado Springs where be is
stationed at Fort Carson. In November
we returned to Iowa City for Heather’s
(Adamson) weeding (Nov. 26th) She is
now Mrs. Thomas Stockman, 197 Don-
Aire Mobile Home Lodge, Iowa City,
Iowa 52240.
We are both real anxious to become
civilians again. And of course an open
invitation to anyone in the area!. Mi­chelle
Suzanne is 1% years o4d.”
Also, this may be a good place to re­port
that Fran Adamson, John’s Mom,
is on her way to Colorado for a visit,
having sold her Iowa City home recent­ly.
She may be reached through her
daughter, Heather’s address, as Fran
says John and Suzie may move from
their present Colorado Springs address,
but we do not have any changed-and-or
permanent address at this time.
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CPT. JOHN R. ADAMSON (Son of
our “ Bill” , and husband of Susan Mitch­ell
Adamson) 125 Amherst Street, Col­orado
Springs, Colorado 80911
He writes: “ Susie and I have changed
our plans far the next year (and our)
address), therefore I hope it is not too
late to change some information in the
Highlanders Newsletter . . . I am
still in the Army. On March 30, 1960, I
was promoted to Captain I am present­ly
assigned to the 5th Military Intelli­gence
Detachment at Ft. Carson. Mom
moved to Colorado Springs in the middle
of March. She, also, loves the mountains
and the city. Hter address is Mrs. W.L.
Adamson, 1625 N. Murray Blvd., Apt.
205, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80915.
Michelle is 1% years old now - and
growing like a weed! She’s getting
smarter all the time. We hope that if
any ex-Highlanders are in the Colorado
Springs area, they will stop in. John R.
Adamson, CPT, MI.”
SUSAN SCHAFER (Mrs. Richard L.
Klaessy Drums, 1961-65) 509 Eastview
Road, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
“Dick is on the faculty at Marshall­town
Community College and I aim
Adult Services Librarian at the Marshall­town
Public Library,” Sue reports.
DIANNE DONALDSON (Mrs. Dennis
H. Kay, Bagpipes, 1961-65) 812 - F
Louisiana S. E. Albuquerque, New Mex­ico
Dianne says that she is a “housewife
at last!.” Her doctor - husband is a re­sident
in Ear, Nose and Throat. “Our
big event this past year was the arriv­al
of Christa Dianne (7 lbs 3 oz.) on
11-22-68. She looks a lot like her Dad, at
this age anyway, and of course we are
very proud of her! Denny is taking a
year of General Surgery in preparation
for Elar, Nose and Throat. We will be
going to Denver in June for this training
and can hardly wait to get back. Very
best wishes to the new Director. Hope
we can get back to Iowa City for a foot­ball
game before too long.” Yes, we’d
love seeing you, and that new daughter.
Christa!
NANCY GROSS (Mrs. Larry Sheriff,
Bagpipes, 1961-65) Sheffield, Iowa
“ I’ve taught for the past 4 years at
Kanawha, Iowa, in the business area in
high school. My husband farms.” Nancy
continues: “Hello to the ’64 Foreign
Trip gang, especially Sandy, Jean and
Jana. No big changes here - our ‘fam­ily’
has grown to 4 horses and 2 dogs.
We’ve been doing a lot of hunting and
fishing. Lartry got 2 deer in Wyoming
and we’re planning a fishing trip to
Canada as soon as I’m out of school.”
She added a cute little note to the se -
cretary: “Hello to Nadine, from the
gal from ‘Thornton’, la.” Thank you for
remembering!!
ELAINE HIGGINS (Mrs. Larry M.
Conley, Bagpipes, 1962-64) 11003 Addi -
son Street, S.W., Apt 6, Tacoma, Wash­ington
98499
I’m sure we’ll all agree with Elaine
when we read: “The happiest day of
my life was June 28, 1968, when Larry
returned home safely from a year in
Viet Nam. After a month’s leave, we
were stationed up here at Ft. Lewis,
Washington. Next year we hope to be
back at college getting our Master’s
Degrees. Who knows? Maybe we’ll be
at the University of Iowa! I’m anxious
to hear about the 1968 European Tour.
I know it was as successful and wonder­ful
as ours in ‘64.”
Another loyal Mum hear from, and
we do hope you’ll come back here next
year.
NANCY JAKOLAT (Mrs. Phil Brisack,
Bagpipes, 1962-64) 3429 N. 36th St, Apt
4, Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Nancy writes that her husband is with
the International Division of Hallmark
cards, Inc., and they were fortunate
that he was placed to train in Phoenix.
“We’ll be here another year before be­ing
transferred overseas, preferably to
Germany - maybe we’ll still be there
in 1972 when the Highlanders take then-next
trip! Hope so! Wish we were closer
to Iowa City (not in the winter, though)
so that we could watch the Highlanders
perform. I’ll be looking forward to read­ing
about other ‘fellow’ Highlanders in
the next Newsletter.” Nancy is a den­tal
hygienist and teaches part time at
the new Dental Hygiene School at
Phoenix College - which really keeps her
busy!! And she tells us she is ‘expec­ting’
in July, 1969. Wonderful!
KATHY MATT (Drums, 1962-65) 1615
N3 Park Towne (S., N. E. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa 52402
Kathy teaches second grade at linn -
Mar Schools, and writes: “ I was
terribly disappointed to miss the High­lander
Homecoming Coffee this year.
Especially seeing the girls performing
at the game. Ait the time, I was having
a bout with bronchitis and I was the
underdog. I took up snow skiing
last winter and hxve it! What a great
sport! At one of our ski dub meetings
this fall, I ran into Donna Rogers - ’66,
and found out that we are neighbors!
Still get together with Jean and Jane
Morrissey - ’64, and we never fail to
mention the Highlanders, and our Trip
to Europe. Thank you for inviting the
Alums to your panel discussion and
films last spring when you were pre­paring
for the ’68 Foreign Trip. Girls!
it was fun! I ’m looking forward to the
Newsletter, and the reports of your
trip.”
Another loyal, generous Alum beard
from!!! Come in to see us, Kathy, C.R.
is reasonably close!
ANNE LANGLAS (Mrs. Larry Hep-ner,
Drums, 1962-65) 616 River Drive,
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Our former snare and bass drummer
is an Artist, Bowden Bros., Inc., Adver­tising
Agency in Davenport; and her
husband is Production Manager at
Twin State Engineering Chemical Com­pany
in Davenport.
Hope you get back for a Home­coming
some time? Even though Iowa
State U. is your school??
SUE MONTGOMERY (Mrs. Stephen
H. Wolken, Drums, 1962-65) 3500 - 90th
S. E., No. 257 Mercer Island, Washing­ton
98040
Sue’s husband is an intern at the U.S.
Public Health Service Hospital in Se­attle,
“We are really enjoying the great
Northwest and are taking advantage of
the skiing. This summer we took camp­ing
trips to the Olympic Penminsula,
Vancouver Island (and Vancouver,
Canada) and the San Juan Islands. (My
aunt and uncle live in Bellevue, Wash­ington.”
Did you realize the Director,
Fred Whyte, is from Bellevue?? Hie
Wolkens have a daughter, Wendy Sue,
one year old
ANNETTE PAYNE (Mrs. Clyde H.
McClintic, Drams, 1962-65) 1033 Fink-vine
Part, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Annette is a medical technologist and
works in Diagnostic Microbiology at
the University of Iowa Hospitals;
‘Mac’ , her busgand is a student in Elec­trical
Engineering. “Our biggest news
for the year was the birth of our son,
Robbie - Robert Brandt McClintic - who
weighed 10 lbs. and 7 ocas. He is a very
good natured little guy and he certainly
is the ‘light’ of our lives,” concludes
Annette.
NYLE KILLINGER (Mrs. Thomas
R. Jessen, Bagpipes, 1962-65) 6345
Riverview Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana
46220
Nyle’s husband is a staff accountant
with Eli Lilly Co., and Nyle does substi­tute
teaching. “Tom received his Mas­ters
in Business Administration from
Iowa this last August, while I was
teaching Elementary Physical Educa­tion
in Williamsburg. Now we’re mak­ing
a new home here in Indianapolis.”
Good luck, and come see us when­ever
you’re back in Iowa.
JUDITH A. VANVLACK (Drums, 1962-
66) 730 Balboa Court, San Diego, Cali­fornia
92109
Judy has been a first grade teacher at
toe Sunshine School in San Diego teach­ing
physically handicapped chikfrem for
the last three years. She is doing a fine
work, and writes: “ I have been living on
the beach and have the beautiful sun,
surf, and sand the year round. Sure
beats the cold and snow in Iowa!! I
spend my summers either traveling or
teaching, or both. I’ve traveled to Jam­aica,
Nassau and to all comers of the
U.S. Ever since I traveled with the High­landers
to Europe in ’64, I’ve had the
traveling bug and someday I hope to
get back to Europe. As you can see
from the Questionnaire - I am stall sin­gle
but am enjoying it - although I never
give up hope. Ha! I love to receive the
Highlander Newsletter and to read of
the exploits of my Highlander friends.
It’s a great group and I always am
proud to say that I was a member.” We
are proud of you.
MARY ANN HAASE (Mrs. Norman
J. Engel, Dancer, 1962-66) 166-W.42nd,
Apt. 1, Davenport, Iowa 52806
Mary Ann tells us that in January - “ I
will begin teaching 2nd grade at pleas­ant
Valley School District. Norman is a
mortician - funeral director at the
Runge Mortuary.” She continues: “ 1968
was a big year for me. Norman and I
became engaged last Dec., so it all
started out very well. I completed my
teaching contract for fourth grade in
Ames. Tlien in June we were married
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
and settled into an apartment in the fun­eral
home in Chariton where Norman
was employed. I taught 2nd grade until
Nov. when my husband accepted a good
offer from the Runge Mortuary in Dav­enport.
So far, we really like the Quad
City area and are looking forward to ex­ploring
more of it. I’ll be anxious to re­ceive
the Newsletter. It’s always great
to hear the latest from everyone.” We
agree! Just sorry that We don’t hear
from more of our Alums!
MARY JANE PHILLIPS (Mrs. James
R.E. Saumarez Hawtrey, Pipes &
Drums, 1963-65) 708 Iowa Avenue, Iowa
City, Iowa 52240
Jim is a 3rd and 4th grade art teacher
in the Iowa City schools. Mary Jane re­ceived
her B.A. and Teacher’s certifi­cate
in Art Education, Feb. 1969. She
writes to us: “ I hope to teach art in
Iowa C5lty next fall, so Jim can go back
to Graduate School. Stephen is a very
big boy now. He was just 2%, but looks
almost 4 - he’s about 40“ tall and weighs
39 lbs. Again this last summer we va­cationed
in Colorado and stopped to see
Carolyn Rabe Hock. I took along my
slides from our ’64 European Trip (Car­olyn
lost hers!) and we had great ftm
‘Bving’ it all over again. Also this sum­mer
I took over for Nadine in the High­lander
Office while she and the Band
were in Europe. It was fun being secre­tary
to my favorite organization. I al­ways
loved the Highlanders but now I
feel as though I really know the organ­ization
inside out!” Yes, it was mighty
fine to have Mary Jane holding forth
those 7 weeks abroad. She <Sd a fine job,
too, as temporary secretary. Tbanks
again! She and Stephen drop in quite of­ten
to see us, and this brightens our
day.
CHRISTINE FISHER (Mrs. Harry R.
Ostrander, Jr., Drums, 1963-65) 1321 Ful­ler
Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32301
“ I am presently a housewife and
mother to little Jeffrey Conner, born
Nov. 14, 1968. My husband is the pro­gram
consultant at Florida State Uni­versity
Student Union,” reports Chris.
We’ve just moved to Talliahasse (in
August) We have a lovely 3 bedroom
home on Lake Jackson, and we welcome
visitors!...We love it in the South but
miss our old Mends in the mid - west
and Iowa City.” And we miss you, too.
Hurry back for Homecomings, etc.
Congratulations on the new son! March
15th we got to see the Ostranders. And
Jeff is a “ doil” of a baiby boy. Thanks
for coming by !!!
KATHLEEN L GOBIDAS (Drums,
1963-67) permanent address - 635 - 37th
St. N.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Kathy is currently an executive se -
cretary at an investment advisory firm
in Boston (108 Jersey Street, Apt. 12A,
Boston, Mass. 02215) “The firm recent­ly
merged with another, making the
work more interesting,” reports our
loyal drummer. “Having completed my
junior year at Iowa, I decided to try
out the ‘big world’ and ended up in
Boston, where I love the city and the
people. StUi interested in obtaining my
undergraduate degree, I attend night
school at Northeastern. One of my
proudest moments was seeing the High­landers
on Johnny Carson last year be­fore
they left far Europe. I was so ex­cited
about it, my office was ready to
dhoot me for talking constantly about
the Highlanders.” We are certainly ap­preciative
of your loyalty and gener -
osity, Kathy.
JANN MAYBERRY (Mrs. Brent Ru­ben,
Drams, 1963-65) 934A Westhampton
Village, Coralville, Iowa
Its nice to know that Jam loves near
by. She teaches 2nd grade in Cedar
Rapids, however, and her husband is a
Ph.D. candidate in Communications at
the University of Iowa. We hope (hey
are around for some time.
GRETCHEN SCHULTZ (Bagpipes,
1963-66) 1120 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Hous­ton,
Texas 77025
Gretchen is a registered nurse. “ I
am working in the Methodist Hospital
in the Texas Medical Center. Its quite
an exciting place with all the heart
transplants they’re performing. I am
working in the cardiovascular Interme­diate
Care area and I have taken care
of patients who’ve had all types of
heart surgery. The doctors are so out­standing
that we have patients from all
over the world. There is never a timp
when we don’t have at least one patient
who can’t speak English. I’ve even
learned a few words in Greek. I am es­pecially
learning about the Chinese cus­toms
as I am living with a Chinese girl
who is here on a two year exchange
program from Formosa. It is a most in­teresting
experience.” We always knew
you’d really ‘make it’ as a nunse, Gret­chen.
Our best wishes and congratula -
tions to you in your superior work.
SHIRLEY IRENE BELL (Mrs. Ger­ald
W. Holmes, Dancer, 1963-66) 2821-
44th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Shirley writes that she is a housewife
presently. Hter husband is a Lieutenant
in the Marine Corps, and serving in
Viet Nam at the moment They have a
7 months old son, Christopher.
CANDACE WIEBENER (Bagpipes,
1963-67) Apt 222, 1935 W. 40th, Daven­port,
Iowa 52800
Candy writes: “ I am in the midst of
my second year as Orchestra Director
of the Davenport West High School Or­chestra,
which is appearing on March
8th at the University of Iowa String
Clinic.”
Candy got her B.M. degree in 1967,
and has been fulfilling her duties in the
Davenport School System in a most re­sponsible
manner.
Another loyal, generous Highlander
heard from!
DIANE DETHMAN (Pipes, Drums,
Student Manager, 1964-66) 1825 Jones,
Sioux City, Iowa 51105
Diane writes that she is planning a
lalte fall weddting to FFC Damy K.
Simpson of the United States Marine
Carps. She is Clinic Floor Supervisor
and Instructor, Stewart’s School of
Haarstyling. “ As of March 17, I am re­turning
to school - NBT, a business col­lege.
My major is directed to Account­ing,
and I will be working part time as
an advanced hairstylist at the Stewart
Plaza Salon.” Best of luck, Diane, in
your happy, future plans!
MAUREEN O’BRYON (Mrs. John P.
Rupp, Bagpipes, 1964-67) 115 Pendleton
Street, Apt. E-l, New Haven, Connecti­cut
06511
Maureen is a Sec. Social Studies
teacher, and her husband is in his first
year at Yale Law School. It is good to
know where you are temporarily. Lefc
keep in touch.
GAYLE MASHAW (Mrs. Joe Mc -
Evoy, Drums, Student Manager, 1964-
67) 8515 Wyndhurst No. C, Ferguson,
Missouri 63135
Gayle is teaching 2nd grade, as she
reports: “ equivalent in. an ungraded
primary in a suburb of St. Louis, and
Joe is an accountant for Price Water­house
& Co., in St. Louis. We moved
here in June, 1968, and absolutely love
it. We have found everyone to be
friendly. We sponsor a Junior - high
Methodise group and have worked
through the church with CSty children.
We both enjoy our jobs, and I find
the non - graded primary very challen­ging.
We were able to make it back to
Iowa for all the football games. The
Highlanders were certainly a goup
to be proud of. Best wishes Nadine,
John, and your new Director.” Thanks,
Gayle, for your kind words, and con­tinued
good luck and happiness to you
both!
DONNA LYNN KENNEDY (Drums,
1964-68) 8852 Leslie Lane, Apt 1-D, Des
Plaines, Illinois 60016
This Registered Nurse Highlander
says the following: “The European
Trip has to be one of the greatest
experiences I’ve ever had All my pic­tures
are priceless and bring back
many places and events to mind -
many not seen too! Since we got back,
I took a rest and recovery period before
I took off to start a career of work. Am
hoping to save up and make a return
trip to Europe soon. I have been work­ing
on a medical floor but soon hope to
change to bringing little babies into this
big old world. I must say my travel
experience has given me a great insight
into foreign persons’ ways of life, and I
have already had several opportunities
to meet persons in my professional pra-tice
and use this knowledge. It’s excit­ing
to talk to these people and share
ideas and learn from them.” And
here’s a girl who really puts to use, her
experiences abroad, apparently. All pow­er
to you, Donna! How we miss you
seniors - but know you must carry on
in your own fields of endeavor, and yet
don’t ever forget us!
PAM KLOCKSIEM (Bagpipes, 1964 -
68) Princess Lee Manor, No. 6, Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
“ I am now working as Program Su­pervisor
with the City Recreation De -
partment here in Council Bluffs. My
job is mainly concerned with program­ming
and supervising women’s and
girls’ activities and coordinating with
the total recreation program.”
Sounds a big job, too. Best of hick to
another senior we miss very-much.
CHERIE CHERVEK (Mrs. Melvin
Paisley, Bagpipes, 1965-67 ) 91 Elizabeth,
Garfield, New Jersey
Cherie and her husband were mar -
ried July 61, 1968. She is doing Social
Work for the State, and her husband is
an electronic engineer for General Ra­dio
Corporation.
“ I enjoyed the girls and the group
very much!! It is a great organization
to belong to. My folks were very thrill­ed
when they came to see the games at
Iowa City and we were performing at
them. I’d like to hear from the girls
who were in Highlanders in 1965-67, to
find out what they are doing.”
PATRICIA SPURGEON, (Bagpipes,
1965-67 ) 635 W. 25th St., Apt. No.4, Law­rence,
Kansas
Pat is going to school at K. U., work­ing
with photography and painting.
JANIE WEAVER (Drums, 1965; Dan­cer
1966-69 ) 906 E. College, Iowa City,
Iowa.
Janie is a student - senior in Drama­tic
Art, and will be in a University pro­duction
“ Intermedia” in May, 1969.
Good luck, always.
THE 1968 HIGHLANDER EUPOPEAN
TRIP
The 1968 NEWSLETTER gave a com­plete
report of the places and plans of
the summer’s quadrennial tour of Eu -
rope through the Itinerary, and let us
say it was ‘everything’ that it was
written up to be!! A fabulous trip, ably
organized by Director Al Mclvor!!
It might be interesting to report how­ever,
that the final Orientation Meeting
(June 5, 1968) held in the Union, was a
program - showing of the movies from
the 1952 and 1956 Foreign Trips, along
with slides of the 1960 and 1964 tours
ably discussed and explained by Cam­ille
Case Calhoun, and Mary Jane
'Phillips Hawtrey. Too, there was a
‘Question and Answer’ Panel made up
of former tour - Highlanders. This was
a happy, beneficial participation, and
the 1968 Trip members gained a lot of
good food for thought and practice from
the experience. May we say “ thank
you” again to all those who took part
in this fine evening of discussion. Jea­nette
Laughlin Kinsey’s letter which fol­lows,
is indicative of the response we
had from former actives who wanted to
be there, but did have family obliga -
tions: “Thank you so much for the op­portunity
to remember all the wonder­ful
experiences of the Highlanders
European trip of 1960. I do wish I could
plan to come but cannot be sure. We
have a new ‘future Highlander’ , Eliza­beth
Jane, bom May 111, and I make no
definite plans to be away from home for
awhile. I’m sure the ‘get together’ will
be lots of fun, and my best wishes, for
a wonderful 1968 Foreign Trip. Sincere­ly
yours, Jeanette L. Kinsey, 3013
Friendship, Iowa City.
As far as the actual trip was con -
cemed: A Highlander trip abroad - fly­ing
high over the Atlantic, which had
never been done before, heading for a
very big adventure, was most exciting
for the 1968 Foreign Trip Band! Every
sightseeing delight from the castles on
the Rhine, fairytale hamlets throughout
Germany, Austria, Italy, the Sistine
Chapel in Rome, guard - changing at
Buckingham Palace, romantic Paris,
bridges in Amsterdam, to the perform­ances
in London and cities in Scotland -
will remain forever in the minds and
hearts of these girls. It would seem that
whereever you are in Europe, you’ll en­joy
the people. And yet when you come
home you will love ‘both thy neighbor
and thyself’ a little bit more, perhaps?
You’ll reap another important reward
from such a trip: you’ll discover that
Europe helps you recognize yourself as
an American. Foreign soil somehow
makes you newly aware of your own
roots - your own special privileges and
obligations as a citizen of the United
States. This is that inner quality we
call our national pride...Europe will al­ways
be a challenge, a desire, for the
Highlanders. As Petronius said: ‘Leave
thy home...and seek but alien shores; a
larger range of life is ordained for thee.’
In Europe, Highlanders, since 1952, have
been awakened to all kinds of sudden
interests, new attitudes, even new va -
lues - marvelling at more natural, and
man - made beauty than one has come
across anywhere else on earth - enjoy­ing
endless riches of sights and sounds
and tastes.
So once more in 1972, a new Group
will take their talents, and the Good
Will from the University of Iowa, the
State of Iowa, and the United States, to
their European Friends. Again Bon Voy­age,
and - or Happy Landing!!
1968-69 Activities
The first Fall Tryouts of the year
were held on September 22, 1968, in the
Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Un­ion.
The Governing Board, assisted by
the Director and Assistant Director,
were very gratified in the quality and
number of girls who auditioned. The
following were accepted on that date:
Candace Ohlson, Ann Shea, Nancy
Fesenmeyer, Cynthia Bachman, Janet
Cook, Julie Less, Sandra Dickau, Susan
Burr, Carol Kroslak, Julie Johnston,
Susan Hindman, Janet Barron, Eliza­beth
Lade, Janette Bernhard, Peggy
Hegarty, Marsha Kirkhart, Deborah
Schurman, Jane Schroeder, Carolyn
Roach, Christine Hondras, Bernadette
Johnson, Jane Junkman, Susan Stout,
Judy Gilmore, Julie Hill, Marcia Hupp,
Lynn Bratney, Nancy Thomas, Colleen
Hazen, Gerry Cerveny, Sherry McKin­ney,
Juliane Benoodt, Ellen Giese,
Lucy Rasmussen, Janette Gove, Mary
Louise Greaves, Judy Wierenga, Abi­gail
Hmit, Becky Heist, Julie Cowan,
Jeanette Munsinger, Eugenia Kennedy,
Toni Page, Doreen McNeal, Mary Gra-ziano.
Due to a large number of requests
from girls who said they did not know
of the original Tryout date, or had con­flicts
in registering, we held a second
Tryout session on November 17, 1968.
Many came and we had space for
these:
Ellen Barnett, Jan Belsaas, Debra
Frye, Kathleen Headley, Sue Jensen,
Diane Lappe, Kathleen Martin, Pat
Maus, Jocelyn McCumin, Sue Pang,
Susan Ropte, Gayle Salamon, Sharon
Schmitt, Pat Steele, Malinda Stoops,
Kathleen Woolf, Marsha Edgar, Susan
Marcus, Kerry O’Brien, Shirley Sea -
lock, Karen Stevenson, Dana Cardenas,
Diane Corcoran, Pat Luedke, Mikka
Vilas.
October 5, 1968, saw the Highlanders
out on the field entertaining those who
had come to watch Iowa - Notre Dame
football.
The performance was very well re­ceived,
particularly the dancers’ rendi­tion
of the Irish Jig, in honor of the
Fighting Irish!
October 12th was the annual Home­coming,
with a sedate, but colorful Pa­rade
the night before. Again, it was
great to see Alums and parents, who
are dear friends of ours, at the annual
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
1937 - All Male Highlanders, With Female Dancers
Homecoming Coffee, in the Old Gold
Room, just off the Main Lounge of the
Union, that morning before the game
with Indiana.
October 19th found us performing at
the Iowa - Wisconsin game, and once
more the oviation was gratifying. Even
the Iowa Marching Band members ap­plauded
us, and shared apples and fun
during the afternoon. And we perform­ed
informally at our Union for the Wis­consin
Band - who ‘cheered’ us!!!
October 29th through 27th proved a
great Out - of - State Trip experience.
On the Friday evening, after our buses
had taken us to the Sherman House in
Chicago, and we had checked in, and
eaten a bite, we went over to Elgin,
Illinois, where we performed at half
time for the Elgin High School Public
Schools football game. In spate of cold,
wet weather, we had an unusually re-cepted
audience, and “ good time” .
Gail Shoenthal, a graduate of Elgin
High, a dancer with the Highlanders,
presented the school and city of Elgin
with “ best wishes from Elgin, Scot­land”
, where the Highlanders had per­formed
and stayed in private Elgin
homes no less than two months before.
Mr. Chester Alexander, Principal of El­gin
wrote us: “ The program presented
by the Scottish Highlanders last Friday
exceeded even my own expectations. It
was well received by students and
adults in Elgin and was certainly the
highlight of the evening This
kind of praise, of course, made every­one
feel happy.
Early Saturday morning, following a
rather ‘impromptu’ breakfast, our
buses took us to- Lafayette, Indiana,
where we ware permitted to practice,
before being feted at the “Highlander
Room” in the Purdue Union before go­ing
to the football field. Again the pre -
game and half time performances
came off well, in spite of a few demon­strators,
and Iowa’s team suffering an­other
defeat! Returning to Chicago, we
were able to enjoy the city, or study,
and do whatever seemed best during
the free hours left that night. Sunday
early afternoon found us back in Iowa
City, having another out - of - state trip
‘under our belts’ - the one for 1968!
November 9th was the date North­western
came to play Iowa, and this
was our last appearance on the field
for this football season. It fe always a
sad occasion for the Seniors, and our
traditional singing and praising of our
Highlander - four • year - girls is al­ways
full of sentiment from the heart!
December 7th was the occasion of the
St. Andrew Society of Chicago to hold
a large Annual Banquet - their 138th - to
which the Director, his Assistant,
the Drum Major, and the Secretary
were invited to attend. It was a very
stimulating affair, entirely Scottish,
with bagpipes & drums, dancing and
singing, in the traditional manner.
Guests included such personages as
Helen Hayes, Angus J. Ray, Pres, as
well as haggis for the dinner sent
in from Glasgow! The weather coop­erated,
and the trip to and from Chi­cago
by University limousine was an­other
happy time.
March 8, 1969 the Scottish Highlanders
presented a program, similar to the one
given at Western IUinais University in
February. ‘A Night in the Highlands”
was held in the Ballroom of the Iowa
Memorial Union. This colorful evening
of pageantry started with a dinner at
6:30, followed by dancing, singing, pi­ping,
and drumming by the Band. Tick­ets
were $3.50 and this event was a pre­sentation
of the Highlanders and Con -
cert Committee of Union Board. It was
tremendously received!!!
April and May will bring other activi­ties
- Drake Relays the last weekend in
April, and Kansas City Highland Games,
or possibly some other likely Scottish
program during May. At the time the
Newsletter was sent to Press details
have not been worked out for the late
spring months’ performances.
1969 Out-of-State Football Game
November 8, at Bloomington, when
Iowa - Indiana will have the Highland­ers
as their half time entertainment.
Our only concern is bad weather, al -
though the early part of November
should not be too unpredictable. Any
Alum nearby would be welcomed whole­heartedly.
It’s always great to see a
familiar, friendly face.
1969 Annual Homecoming Coffee Hbur
Old Gold Room, off Main Lounge, IMU
October 25, 1969. Michigan State will be
playing football here that weekend.
Again, we anticipate seeing lots of dear
friends on this October morning. It
isn’t always easy to get to an the
coffees on campus, but we do took for­ward
to Alums and friends to ‘hae a
cup o’ tea with us. Gome one, come
al l
1968-69 Scholarship Awards
The Adamson-Highlander Scholarship
remains the highlight of the academic
year, for girls continue to apply for the
tuition fee of $185.00 per semester, as of
this year, and although we would like to
be able to give mare than we have, it is
still due to our generous Alumni and
sponsors who contribute toward this
award that we announce the following
recipients:
First Semester Winners:
Betsy Ann Cutler - Junior Dancer, Cor­al
ville, Iowa
Ruth Faye Jaeckel - Senior Student
Manager & Piper, Waterbury, Connect­icut.
Some of you original dancers with
the male Band will recall Ruth’s Mom -
Ruth J’Anthony, dancer with the male
Highlanders.
Mary Murphy - Senior, Lead Drum­mer,
Ida Grove, Iowa.
Second Semester Winners:
Margo Mitchell Lawson - Sophomore
Piper, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Linda J. Veenker - Junior Piper,
George, Iowa
As of tins date, nine Seniors will re­ceive
their Four-Year Certificate for
having served the Highlanders for eight
straight semesters:
Donna Enslow - Piper, Boone, Iowa
Gretchen Grovert - Piper, Vinton, Iowa
Ruth Faye Jaeckel - Student Manager
& Piper, Waterbury, Conn. Linda Lar­son,
Drummer, Mapleton, Iowa. Cynthia
MacLaren - Pipe Major, Hickman, Ken­tucky.
Terry O’Brien - Drummer, Bal­ings,
Montana, Joan Ranniger - Drum­mer,
Manning, Iowa. Terry Ann Seaton -
Piper, Seaton, Illinois. Diane Shaff - Pip­er,
Bettendorf, Iowa.
This honor is given at the Annual In­itiation
Banquet, April 25th.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
We have had announcements of a few
marriages during recent months -
August 3, 1968, Carolyn Lukensmeyer
was married to Leonard G. Hfrsch. We
have no further word where they are
living, however.
September 1 found Susan Barton mar­rying
Daniel Ray Johannsen, and the
report was they were off to San Diego,
California, where Dan was to be sta -
tioned, for some months. Susie went
with the Highlanders oh the 1968 Euro­pean
Trip.
September 14, Judy Garman was mar­ried
to William E. Wagner.
November 26 was the wedding date
for Heather Ann Adamson, daughter of
“ our Bill” , and Fran, who was Director
of the Highlanders from 1937-55. Thomas
Raphael Stockman, clerk in the Town -
crest First National Bank, was the
lucky man. They are living at Bon -
Aire Mobile Home Lodge in Iowa City.
Drum Major Barbara Brewer, and
“Merve” (Merwyn Kendall Sheplee) had
planned their wedding date to be De -
cember 22, 1968 - even before the event­ful
Foreign Trip Barb so ably ‘majored’
this last summer. The occasion took
place in Clarinda, Iowa. Many of us had
hoped to be able to attend, but the
weather didn’t cooperate, as we found
ourselves snowed in, and unfortunately
not alble to go for the big event.
February 8, 1969, was the wedding day
for Barbara Higgins and David Law -
rence Dahlemedmer, another 1968 For -
eign Trip participant. They are living at
A5, Oakdale, Iowa City, where David
works in the Oakdale Research Divi -
sion of the College of Medicine of the
University of Iowa. CONGRATULA -
TIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL
THE ABOVE NEWLYWEDS!!!
John Adamson came in the Highlan­ders
Office the day of his sister’s wed­ding,
November 26th. We were delight­ed
to see him, to know that he had com­pleted
his time in Vie* Nam, was bade
to complete military duties in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, and was happily re­united
with his wife, Suzie, and little
daughter, Michelle
As mentioned previously, Martin Ger­ber
was in this late summer, met the
new Director, found pictures of his own
Highlander Group, and himself on the
walk in the Office, and glanced through
old scrapbooks to re - affirm his mem­bership,
and interest in this once all -
male Band. It is visits such as tins that
mean so much to the Highlanders.
Camille Case Calhoun, Mary Jane
Phillips Hawtrey, and Margie Ladd De-
Kock who are busy housewives in town,
but take time to check in on us and
show a deep interest in us, are exam­ples
of those specially thoughtful Alums
we cherish. And one from a younger
class, but a member of the University
Staff now who is extremely busy, calls
quite often to offer support and en -
couragement - Penny Klodcsaem, by
name!!
1 Come one, Come All! We do enjoy
HERE IS AN IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENT TO OUR NEWSLETTERi!I
9/22/69
FRED WHYTE is. our Director! i I Uncle Sam let him come
back to usI So disregard the letter from him on the
final page of the NEWSLETTER, because as we were
beginning the main course at the Annual Highlanders
Initiation Banquet, April 25, 1969, we heard the roll
of the drums, and the skirl of the bagpipes in the
distance. Much to our amazement and delight, John
Stewart walked in leading Fred in his MacIntyre kilt,
playing "Black Bear" around the Ballroom of the Iowa
Memorial Union, We gave them a rising ovation]!
Everyone was SO surprised, and SO joyous] This
particular Banquet will long be remembered!
Fred is Back! John, too, is still with us. We give
a 'double thanks' to Uncle Sam for these valued
deferments * i]
Do not forget HOMECOMING this year. It is on
OCTOBER 25, when IOWA plays MICHIGAN STATE on the
football field following the usual HOMECOMING
COFFEE GET-TO-GETHERS scheduled for the Old Gold
Room, Iowa Memorial Union, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m., to meet old and new Highlanders and their
parents and friends.
Come one, come all!!!! We are looking forward to
meeting you on this occasion.
Dad's Day will be November 15 when IOWA plays
MICHIGAN here on campus.
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDERS OUT-OF-STATE TRIP is when
IOWA plays the University of INDIANA at Bloomington,
NOVEMBER 8.
The Band always gets an extra thrill whenever
Highlander Alums and friends greet them 'away from
home' as well.
We hope it will be possible for some of you to be
at the IOWA-INDIANA Game that Saturday in early
November (8th).
HIGHLANDERS TRYOUTS ARE OCTOBER 5TH, Sunday, in the
Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. Send your recommends as soon as possible....
HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
1940 HIGHLANDERS
LOREN KOTTNER, Director, Iowa
Memorial Union, Iowa City, Iowa.
“Most of the newspaper publicity that
came from the University of Iowa dur­ing
the past year had to do with demon­strators
and protestors and very little
had to do with the multitude of excellent
programs, events, and activities which
took place. Not the least of these is the
progress of the Highlanders. I’m sure
that all of you are pleased with the work
that Fred Whyte has done as Director
this year and with the many innovations
that he has developed for the group. The
trip to Macomb, Illinois, Western Illi­nois
University, in January was a new
high. The Highlanders retrieved a stand­ing
ovation which made them all feel
that their efforts are really appreciated.
There appears that there is a possi­bility
the group will be going on a sum­mer
tour next year which will take them
to a number of cities in the United
States. This is still in the formative
stages, but we are hopeful that this can
be worked out as a ‘domestic’ trip to
compliment the Foreign Trip which
comes up again in 1972.
A1 Mdvor, last year’s Director, re­turned
from the European Trip with a
Scottish mustache which many of the
girls say improved his irresistible
charm. He is the Associate Director of
Admissions at Macalester College, St.
Paul, Minnesota, where he still is able
to keep up with the pipes and give some
instruction in the Twin Cities area.
Perhaps the most outstanding event
this year, of which I am particularly
proud, is the “Night in the Highlands”
concert and program which the High­landers
did in cooperation with Union
Board. The reactions to the evening
were really tremendous, and it was
good to ‘spend a night in the Highlands’
right here in the middle of Iowa City.
Permit me to dose by giving each one
of you my personal wishes for health,
wealth, and happiness, and, in addition,
inviting you to return to the University
and visit the Highlanders and the Union
whenever it is possible.”
JOHN STEWART (Assistant Direc­tor,
1965 -) 703 N. Dubuque, Iowa City,
Iowa, and - or Office of Scottish High­landers,
IMU, Iowa City.
“I am now in my fourth year of
working wtrth the Highlanders with just
as many Directors. And after living
through a most outstanding and educa­tional
trip (I must say it was an educa­tion
just to travel with 00 girls - let
aflong through Europe!) throughout
Europe and the British Isles, where the
Highlanders perfomred better than I
had seen them ever before, and reciev-ed
many similar fine comments from
old Scotsmen at the Edinburgh High­land
Games, I was ready for our 1969
audiences with many new innovations
and ideas. And mush to my surprise,
thr girts perfomed even more oommen-
“TO THE SCOTTISH HIGH- •. ,i <: ,
LANDERS: Thank you so very much
for the ‘Red Garter’ initiation and the Fritz and David Miller, sons of Mr. and
beautiful mug. The s-jrprise get - to - i fit- Fred (Nancy Potter) Miller.
your visits...
We were very sad to learn of the
death of a good friend, and dependable,
flattering photographer of University
Photo Service, George Blade, while we
were off on the European Trip. He had
been in to wish us “God Speed” , and
expressed a longing to go back to the
British Isles himself one day. Our deep
symp