Scottish Highlander newsletter, 1972-1973

              HIGHLANDER NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER, 1973
DEAR FRIENDS:
As Bill Adamson often said: ‘Here we go
on another NEWSLETTER!! ’ Thank you
for returning the Questionnaires so that
chronological compilation can be made for
your enjoyment in reading what everyone
has been doing this past year. Yes, and
what a year!! Even though it took some 24
months to set up the sixth Foreign Trip, it
was constant pleasure and exciting to
work on the plans. Great credit for
assistance in the Washington, D. C.
performances on the steps of the Capitol
and on the Mall, goes to Representative
Fred Schwengel, his charming wife, and
their Highlander daughter, Dorothy, and
husband, Maj. Cosby, and to Mr.
McAdams who provided a great evening
with the Saint Andrew’s Society of Wash.
D. C. Especially do we praise and
appreciate the following folk:
Entertainment Officer A. D. Proctor of the
Edinburgh Corporation, the Chief Officer
of the Greater London Council, and all the
Lord Mayors for the opportunity to appear
in the boroughs of Dunoon, Fort William,
Elgin, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Edinburgh,
and in London, England. We must not
forget the local Meacham Travel Service,
Duane Bolton, Manager, for the never-ending
cooperation we have had, not only
for the last trip, but for all five of the
previous ones. The hosts of Elgin were
once again unbelievably gracious and kind
to us, recalling the former Highlanders
who had stayed with them before —and
through Mr. James D. Ross, Honorable
Secretary of the Elgin City Football Club
—we shall never forget that marvelous
time spent in Elgin, June 4, 5, 6, 1972. It
was fantastic. Some of you will recall the
earlier trips with similar weekends spent
with the Aberdonians, as I do. ‘T’is true,
this was my fourth trip with the girls. It
isn’t always the easiest thing to scrape up
the cash, but it was easy to ‘take another
look’ at the many beautiful, artistic, and
historic spots in Europe that I seemed to
have time rally for a quick glance in the
earlier visits! My hope for the girls on
another tour is to be able to spend
sightseeing hours, many of tthem in
charming Scotland itself, rather than
using up all their ten days or two weeks in
rehearsal and-or performances. Of course,
the educational part of the tour on the
Continent is a huge thrill always, but t’is
true our hearts are still very much in the
Highlands. As before, the personnel on this
1972 Trip was Perfect! Hie girls have had
much experience in doing most everything
fra- themselves, cooperating in teaching,
planning programs, rehearsals, even to
keeping up the Highlander rooms,
equipment and the like, so they carried
their ‘talents of all types’ along with them
to the other side of the Atlantic. We were
pleased to have the now fullfledged
director, Ben Miller, along as Acting
Director for the European appearances,
and with his worthy assistants: Dan
MacRae and Jim Walker, particularly
helpful in the bagpipe area, we presented
another fine impression to our Scottish
cousins. May I add that it was a special
privilege for me to have not only all those
wonderful ‘daughters in Highlanders’ with
me, but my own companionable daughter,
Norma! It goes without saying that she
loved every minute of it, too, and feels a
special affinity to all of us that is mighty
gratifying. Yes, the 1972 Foreign Trip will
long be remembered as a very extra­special
44 days with my favorite people.
Best wishes and . love to all the terrific
Highlander Alums.. I adore ALL of you.
Humbly I thank you for what you do for the
girls, andme. As ever, devotedly,
(Mrs. H. J.) Nadine Thornton, Secretary
“ DEAR HIGHLANDERS: The 1972
football season was marked by the finest
Highlander performances I have seen
during my tenure at Iowa. The many
invitations received from other campuses
attest to the continued popularity of this
fine unit. Another milestone this year was
the establishment of the Highlanders as a
credit course at the University. I am sure
that this will give greater stability and
recognition to our Highlanders. My
congratulations to Ben Miller, Dan
MacRae, Matt Petersen, Nadine, and all
the lassies (and lads) for a highly
successful year.
Cordially,
Frank Piersol”
Director of Bands
The University of Iowa
Administrative Head for
The Scottish Highlanders
BEN F. MILLER (Director, 1972-73)
Iowa Memorial Union, Office of the
Scottish Highlanders, University of Iowa,
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
“Dear Alums: Well, the Peter Principle
is alive and well in Iowa City. Last year I
served the Highlanders in the capacity of
Percussion Instructor. I was named
Acting Director before the European Tour
last summer and received the honor (? ) of
being named Director in July. I have
definitely reached my “highest level of
incompetence.’ From here on out it will be
all sideways.
This has been an especially exciting and
challenging year fra- the Highlanders. Of
course, the highpoint for most of us must
be the European tour. The band received
many compliments and can be very proud
of their accomplishments in Scotland and
England. I am sure that the tour will
provide a lifetime of memories for all of
those fortunate enough to have
participated. The fall, during marching
season, was particularly rewarding for me
as the 11th marching band director in the
Big 10. Needless to say, I was a bit anxious
about having our first two performances,
viewed live before 100,000 people and 5
million nationally over NBC-TV. Our first
home game was Sat. Sept. 23 and on
Sunday, Sept. 24 we performed at halftime
of a Green Bay PACKER-Oakland
RAIDER game at Green Bay. The band
did a fine job and was very well received.
Appearances at National Football League
games are a new area of performances
which we hope to pursue in the future. In
all the band presented seven different
shows including performances at Green
Bay, Minneapolis and Madison,
Wisconsin. In October we received the
most welcomed news that the School of
Arts and Sciences had granted full
academic credit for participation in
Highlanders. This could never have been
made possible without the support and
efforts of Mr. Himie Boxman, Head of the
Department of Music, and Mr. Frank
Piersol, Director of Bands and
Administrative Head for the Highlanders.
It is my firm belief that our association
with the School of Music and the granting
of academic credit will vastly improve the
performance-standards of the Band. There
is still a great deal to be done, but we don’t
intend stopping until we have the finest
pipe band in the country here at the
University of Iowa. In closing, I would like
to extend my thanks to all of you who have
continued to remain interested in the
Highlanders through your generous
contributions to the Adamson Scholarship
Fund. Please remember that you are
always welcome and we very much enjoy
your visits and letters.
Sincerely, Ben F. Miller, Director”
“Dear Alums:
I don’t believe we finally made it, but we
did! Six weeks in Europe, traveling,
visiting, and generally just having a good
time. Ben and I had our work cut out for
(us, though, because we had two weeks of
(performances throughout Scotland and
London. Even with the sour English
weather our performances went ex­ceptionally
well. Everything was im­provised
as to the type of show we did in
each place, because not every town had us
performing in the same size area or under
the same conditions. Finally, the two
weeks ended and all the equipment was
sent back home while we travelled for four
weeks! The girls were very well received
and generally liked by everyone we met.
(Would you believe a Scotsman who can’t
stand the sound of bagpipes? Well, we
found them!) Time went too fast on the
Continent and the remaining part of the
summer went even faster. Football season
was upon us and Matt Petersen joined our
ranks as percussion instructor. Matt has
been a real asset to the Band. This year, I
must say, we have had the best rapport
between the three directors ever. Football
season had its usual games, but every year
seems to get longer and harder. Maybe
next season none of us will live to tell about
it —Who knows? I want to take this op­portunity
to congratulate Ben Miller on his
fine year as our director and I’m sure all
the girls will miss him as much as I will.
We like to hear from our Alums. Do keep
us informed of news about your lives, and
how you’re doing.
Dan MacRae”
Pipes Instructor
303 Riverside Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
or
Scottish Highlanders Office
“Dear Alums:
I became the percussion instructor for the
Highlanders in 1972 when Ben Miller
assumed the directorship. Prior to that, I
had been the manager of the University
Bands for four years where I had a chance
to see the operations of the Highlanders as
well as the bands at close view. I am a
senior in the .School of Music majoring in
percussion (naturally) studying under
Tom Davis. When Ben became the
director, and I had decided to leave my job
as manager, it seemed natural that I apply
for this job for several reasons: 1) I could
obtain practical experience in teaching
percussion; 2) I could use my experience
with the band department (especially the
marching band) in helping Ben with drills,
etc., 3) the Highlanders offered an op­portunity
to work with one of the traditions
of the University, which had been an
unofficial interest of mine since I was a
freshman; and 4) the financial assistance
came at a critical time. After this in­troduction,
the only pertinent thing I can
add would be this: After watching the
Highlanders for four years, this year’s
experience has confirmed my belief that
the support (moral and otherwise) of
Alumni like yourselves is crucial in
maintaining this tradition at our
University. Sincerely, Matt Petersen,
Percussion Instructor, Office of the
Scottish Highlanders, Iowa Memorial
Union, Iowa City, Iowa.”
CLOICE E. MYERS, (1935-37, First Pipe
Major under Col. G.F.N. Dailey) 655 Colby
Circle No. 10, Claremont, California 91711.
“After a heart attack a year ago, I
retired,” writes our loyal Alum from the
All-Male years. “ Found doing so little very
frustrating, so am back at work and en­joying
it very much. During my year of
retirement, spent 3 months with the
Quinault Indians in Washington. Tried to
help them with the Tribal Management.
Was not particularly successful. I just did
not fit into the situation. Made many fine
friends among the Indians. Many of them
are wonderful people. Ate a lot of real fine
salmon which was caught in the reser­vation.
. .” Cloice is Manager of the
Employment Development, Pacific
Airmotive Corporation, Burbank, Cal. His
wife, Josephine Lovejoy Myers, is a
Reading Specialist in the Pomona!(Cal.)
Schools. He adds: “Appreciate all the good
words from all of you.” Indeed, we are
most appreciative of having this terrific
Highlander Alum still interested in the
Band. Thanks for everything!
DR. H. P. NICKOLISEN (Pipes, 1938-42)
114 Frances Building, Sioux City, Iowa
5110L
Mrs. Norma (Niklason) Nickolisen was a
1944 SUI graduate. Their daughter, Beth,
was a piper in Highlanders, 1964-66. Their
sons are Bill and Bob. This former piper is
an Oral Surgeon.
MARSENA NELSON (Snare, 1943-47)
Mrs. Guil Gerlach, 8330 Crestwood
Avenue, Munster, Indiana 46321.
Guil is Chemical Engineer, with the
American Oil Company, Whiting, Indiana.
“ Much the same with us,” writes
Marsena, “ except Lynn is now at Purdue
in pre-vet. I keep the home fires burning
and continue being a makeshift
horsewoman. I have a quarter horse and
get a lot of fun out of it. This summer he
and I kept busy taking riders on rented
horses out on trail for the gal who owns the
barn. Reviewed my Highlanders’
snapshots of which there are many, and
oh! memories! I thought perhaps Lynn,
having played oboe in high school, might
take an interest in SUI and Highlanders
but having grown up here she’s a Hoosier,
and devoted to animals. She wrote to Iowa
State about vet school too, but living here
her best bet is Purdue. So, with father an
Ohio Stater, and Grandma’s Badger from
Wisconsin, and an aunt & uncle from
Illinois—we are certainly a Big 10 Family.
We came through Iowa this summer on I-
80, and took a little detour into Iowa City to
look around. I’m getting old of course, all I
can do is sit there and say, ‘this wasn’t a
one-way street when I was in school,’ or
‘oh, that building’s new’ , or things like
that. But we had fun. Best wishes to all
Highlanders and everybody connected
with the organization, past and present!”
T’ is great that Highlander Alums such as
you, Marsena, keep up your interest and
enthusiasm for us. We love you for it! Wish
Lynn were here to be a Highlander, but it’s
quite understandable why not. Whenever
you come to Iowa City again, do look us up
in the Highlander Office—unless we’re off
on a Foreign Trip, or it’s vacation. Would
love to see you any time.
CONNIE CARLSON (Pipes, 1944-48)
Mrs. Harry B. Carlson, 2613 48th Place,
Des Moines, Iowa 50310.
Connie’s husband is a partner in the CPA
Firm —Peat, Marwick, Mitchell &
Company. Their family is getting quite
grownup! Allan is 23, and was married
July 1, 1972; Susan is 20 and a Sophomore
at the University of Iowa, Douglas is a
senior at Hoover High School in Des
Moines.
We appreciated the change of address of a
former Alum whom we’ve not heard from
since 1964! And thank you for your
generosity and information in your still
‘not-to-‘late’ return of the Questionnaire.
MARGERY McDONALD (1944-48 Tenor
Drum) Mrs. Chas. W. McKinley, 200 In­dian
Rock Drive, Brownsville, Penn­sylvania,
15417.
Just finished reading all the proof for the
newsletter and it made me feel a little out-of-
date. I no longer understand the “ inside
jokes” . We had a few way back in the 40’s
also.
Our family will be spreading out this
summer. Karen, 23, has accepted a
position as a medical social worker in
Portsmouth, Virginia. She receives her
master’s from West Virginia University in
May. Laura, 21, is working at the
newspaper for Chas. Leslie, 19, is a
freshman at Iowa U., Margy, 17, and
Chuck, 15, are still in high school and
junior high.
Chas is publisher of our daily newspaper
and manages the offset printing plant.
He’s president of the hospital board plus
all the jobs that go with a small town and a
newspaper.
I stay busy with AAUW, borough planning
commission and five children. The
activities have changed but not the time
consumption.
We’re in the midst of building a new home
—very contemporary. It’s a cross between
a church and a barn. We love it!
Hope to see many of the old Highlanders in
Iowa City in June. Twenty-five year
reunion —can’t believe it.
JOAN CARTER (Drums, 1945-47) Mrs.
David D. Ring, 1860 Mountain View Drive,
Tiburon, California 94920.
“ I am a Registered Nurse —just to°k a
refresher Course and plan to work part
time,” writes Joan. “My husband is an
attorney in San Francisco. Our 16 year old,
Diane, plays bagpipes with the Prince
Charles Pipe Band in San Francisco, and
will go with the Band to Scotland next
August to play and compete in the Cowal
Gathering, the Argyllshire Gathering and
the Games at Schotts. The whole family
plans to go also.” There is Debbie who is
20, and Davis is now 18. What a wonderful
time you all will have in Scotland next
August. The Band will certaily be anxious
to hear of Diane’s activities there. The
Highlanders played in Elgin and
rehearsed on the site of the Cowal
Gathering in June, but of course it was too
early to attend or participate in any
games. Do let the kindly folk in Elgin, and
any other spot you may visit, know of your
association with the Highlanders and give
them our best wishes, Joan. There are no.
lovelier people anywhere — than our
longtime friends in Scotland!
JANET GUTZ WAY (Drums, 1945-48)
321 Conestoga Road, Wayne,
Pennsylvania, 19087.
“Our marriage ended in June. We have
added ours to the divorce statistics” , Janet
writes. “ It has been and still is —a tough
year —but the children and I are looking
forward instead of back. My job as a high
school counselor at nearby Springfield is a
total challenge.*My three eldest are in
college —Kathleen 21, Margaret 19, Ben
18. Kathleen is a cello major at Temple;
Margaret is a physics and pre-med student
at the U. of Massachusetts; Ben is in
science at Penn State. Steven 12, and John
8, are in the 5th and 3rd grades, and are
now the men of the house. We count our
blessings.”
How great it would be to see you and talk
about Highlanders. Janet. You have
always been so interested and such a
marvelous Alum. Again thank you for your
support, and good luck always.
BOBBIE GINTER (Snare & Dance, 1945-
49) Mrs. Jack Huston, 356 Alicia Way, Los
Altos, California 94022.
Jack is in the Retail Clothing business —
men’s wear, —Russell-Huston Inc., Los
Altos & Palo Alto. They send “Greetings”
to ALL!
_ MARY LIZ GILLEN (1939-41, dancer,
1946-48 drums) Mrs. Robert J. Raim, 8716
Lancaster Road, Tucson, Arizona 85715
Mary Liz writes: “ After 22 years,
glorious years, in the Army—retirement
came. We find :t difficult to adjust to
civilian life, although we like Tucson, the
place, the people j and the climate. With
the children all in school —Jeffery 17,
Timothy 15, Terry 14, and Kathleen 11—I
decided to give up the life of housewife and
go back to work —to have hours and
vacations with the children I went back to
work in the school system —as a
secretary. Now that we are civilians we
are forced to stay ‘put’ so if you ‘winter’ in
Arizona, come and see us,” concludes
Mary Liz.
We DO hope Kathleen will come to Iowa
and be one of the Highlander dancers in
1979 or so! .The retired Army man is now
Property Manager for Estes Corporation,
Division of Singer Company."
KENNETH L. KRABBENHOFT, M.D.
(Pipes, 1940-42) 52 0xford Road, Pleasant
Ridge, Michigan 48069.
It is always great to hear from Dr.
Krabbenhoft. His wife was Gloria Eriksen,
and their young folk are Kenneth L. Jr., 26,
Douglas H., 23, and Karen Ann 21.
Their father is a Radiologist, Professor
and Chairman of the Department in
Wayne State.
I’m sure you know how very much your
continued loyalty means to the “ girls’ —
since you “ guys” actually started this
marvelous Band. Thanks a million! as Bill
A. always said.
DR. JAMES L. SLATER, (Drums, 1940-
42) GWEN BUSTER SLATER (Drums,
1943-47) (Mrs. James Slater, 855 W.
Foothill Blvd., Arcadia, California 91006.
These two marvelous Alums are very busy
folk, yet seem to always find time to write
us, and help out with the NEWSLETTER!
Jim is a Doctor, specializing in OB-Gyn.,
Gwn is an Elementary School teacher.
Gwen writes: “One of the highlights of our
year was our attendance at Jim’s 25th
medical school reunion on Homecoming
weekend. It was a thrill to attend the Iowa-
Michigan State game and once more see
the Highlanders stride across the field to
the skirl of the pipes and role of drums. We
were particularly impressed with the solo
rendition of ‘Amazing Grace.’ I attended
the Highlander Coffee on Saturday mor­ning.
It was fun to look over the scrap­books,
and see Bill Adamson’s children
and grandchildren—but was a little
disappointed that the only old. timers were
Em Evans Merulla and Dr. Bill Gladstone,
whom I’d already seen. Our children (like,
everyone else) are growing up. Our oldest
son, James M. is 25, married. He is getting
his teaching credentials; Our daughter,
Robin, 22, graduated from U.S.C. last
spring, and our youngest, Mark, 13, is in
Junior High.”
What a pleasure to see Gwen once more,
and her presence at the Homecoming
Coffee was so appreciated because there
are always so many other affairs to attend,
and the morning is such a rush just before
the game. Do come again!
JACQUELYN G. STOEWER (1943-44,
Baton Twirler) Mrs. Brinton C. Piez,
Three Oak Hill Road, Peace Dale, Rhode
Island 02879.
Jacquelyn’s husband is professor of
Physical Education at U.R.I., Varsity Golf
Coach, and Intra-Mural Director, while
Jacquelyn is secretary to P.W. Director,
Town Hall of So. Kingstown, R. I. “ All the
gals of the Piez Family are in college
now,” writes the former twirler. “ Deb, 21,
is a senior, Cindy, 18, is a freshie and Mom
is going back come second semester. As of
this writing I’m ‘sweating out’ my CLEP
tests next week. That’s College Level
Evaluation Program. Anyhow whatever
the tests show, I’m registered for second
semester as a ‘special student’ only taking
one course to get my feet wet —Who
knows? In 8 or 10 years I may even
graduate!! ! ” They also have a son, Scott
who is now 19. Good luck in college!
WILLIE SEEMUTH (Snare & Dance,
1943-45) Willie Seemuth Gutknecht, 6125 E.
Indian School Rd., No. 291, Scottsdale,
Arizona 85251.
Willie’s work is in Sales —SAFARI
HOTEL BOUTIQUE. She writes: “ Son
Jack is in 2nd year at Dallas Theological
Seminary, Dallas, Texas. Daughter, Judy,
is in Germany presently —son-in-law, Jim,
is in the Army. They feel fortunate being
based there (near Frankfurt) and have
travelled around much of Europe in a
short period of time there.”
Wish some of us might drop in your
Boutique shop. You never know when
some Highlander will land in Arizona.
BETTYE NEAL (1943-47, Drum Major &
Baton Twirler) Mrs. H. Douglas Weaver,
1235 Potomac Valley Road, Rockville,
Maryland, 20850.
Bettye’s husband is an attorney, and she is
a free lance writer and executive with the
Republican National Committee. It was
SO great to hear from Bettye! She reports:
“ We enjoyed seeing our Highlanders
perform at two Rose Bowl games and
meeting them at the station, and seeing
them in Washington, D. C. By marked
contrast with my former agility, I am now
disabled with Multiple Sclerosis and
cannot walk or use my arms and hands.”
Indeed, (Nadine) I remember seeing you
at the Rose Bowl appearances at the1
station. Typical of so many fine
Highlanders, we admire your courageous
nature, and trust you will know how very
much we love your for your loyalty to the
Band.
MARIDEE HILL (Snare & Dancer, 1945-
49) Mrs. George J. Hegstrom, Jr. 3603
Oakland, Ames, Iowa 50010.
“With children all ‘away’ at school, or at
work, (George HI, 23; Morley (daughter)
20; Erik, 19) I have more time for other
things, but can’t seem to find it! On the
Board of the Ames International Or­chestra
Festival Association (a real
penful!) is interesting and the London
Symphony promises to be especially en-.
joyable. Wonder if Andre Previn will bring
Mia? Lucky you in Iowa City to have!
Nureyev! Hope your Handier Auditorium
is as great a benefit to Iowa City as'
Stephans has been to Ames. We gave the
Opera Auditions to an Iowa City Com­mittee
for the next three years, so hope
you will all go hear our budding Iowa
operatic stars. George, Internist at Mc­Farland
Clinic, attends Regional Medical
Program Committee meetings in Iowa
City —so sometime I’ll come along and
visit you at the Union. Our ‘ancient’
children are growing older and more in­dependent.
Trey (George HI) earned his
Master in Business Administration from
Denver U. and now lives at Shoumass,
Colorado, and works in Aspen —if anyone
goes there to ski, stop and see him at
Aspen Sports. Morley, a junior in
elementary education at Iowa State, is
practice teaching in a special junior year
program in grades 3 & 4. Erik, a
sophomore at Univ. Northern Colorado, is
in a Bus. Adm. program but would rather
visit Trey and ski in Aspen. For parents’
fun, we climbed and backpacked in the
Tetons for an August week, and skied at
Park City, Utah, and Aspen last winter.
Best to all —and glad you come to Veishea
and hope you’ll come again and also hope
the Regent’s budget cuts don’t chop off the
drumsticks and cut holes in the pipes! ” We
are hoping for the best, too, Maridee.
MARGARET McCASLIN (Pipes, 1945-
49) Mrs. Chuck Schafer, 1314 Cedar River
Drive, Waverly, Iowa 50677.
Mac’ s husband is a Manufacturer’s
representative in furniture. “ We haven’t
been to an Iowa game this year to see the
Highlanders perform, but hope to make it
next year,” writes Mac, “ We head for
Drake where Hollis (Miss Hollis
Hemingway, 19) is a sophomore in art
education. She really enjoys it there. Our
years whiz by with traveling to furniture
markets —2 in North Carolina, 3 in
Chicago and 2 in Minneapolis each year.
Last February, at the height of a wild
blizzard we finally reached Des Moines to
leave for a delightful trip to the Canary
Islands. After the 1950 Highlander trip
abroad fell through, I vowed I’d get to
Europe and finally made it—only to want
to get back again soon —especially to
Scotland! Best of luck to the Highlanders
—old and new —for 1973.”
ELEANOR NISSEN (Pipes, 1943-45,
1946-47) Mrs. Robert T. Bell, 1548
Melbrook Drive, Munster, Indiana 46321.
Bob is a supervisor at the American Oil
Refinery in Whiting, Indiana. The Bells
have two children: Bill is now 21, and
Kathy is 19 years of age. “ I am now a
Welcome Wagon hostess and teach piano
lessons in my home,” writes Eleanor, “ I
find this fills the gap since Kathy went to
Indiana University, in Bloomington, last
fall. Our son Bill is a junior at Drake in Des
Moines, Iowa. He received a scholarship
from Bankers Life Insurance Company in
Des Moines, plus a part time job in their
actuary department. Kathy is planning to
major in Physical Therapy. Bob and I do
seem to keep very busy with our own
activities and jobs and are happy to have
the children home for holidays and
vacations. Am always glad to get the
Newsletter. The Highlanders are a terrific
organization and I am glad it has carried
on and keeps getting stronger an^ et ter
every year.”
We do hope that your final remarks will be
true for ever, Eleanor. Wholeheartedly,
those of us who know the Scottish
Highlanders feel it is one of THE
GREATEST.
BONNIE WANAMAKER (Pipes, 1946-
50) Mrs. R. Kent Moeller, 1510 Rock Lake
Drive, Orlando, Florida 32805.
Bonnie hasn’t sent back a filled-in
Questionnaire since 1962, and we were
particularly delighted to get one from her
this year. Her husband is a physician.
Their family is‘ : Becky 19, Chris 13, and
Mark 9. And we welcome you back into the
fold of Highlander Alums, and thank you
most heartedly for your generousness in
remembering the Highlanders!
Best luck always.
JANE B. WALKER (Pipes, 1947-48)
Mrs. Paul Koss, 1333 Jones St., San
Francisco, California 94109
Jane writes: “Sorry to be late, but we just
returned from 3 months in South America;
a huge and fascinating Continent. On a
quickie visit to Iowa City to visit my
Freshman niece, I had the pleasure of
stopping by the Highlander “Haven” and
chatting with Nadine a few minutes.
Almost felt 17 again. Aside from yachting
and travel—nothing new to report I’m
sending $23.00 to the U. of I. Foundation for
the Highlander Scholarship Fund—my
favorite contribution. In haste, Jane.” It
was so great to meet Jane again, and we
tried to persuade her niece she should try
out for Highlanders, but being in nursing
she wasn’t able to arrange schedules for
any certainty of being able to participate,
even if she could make it. We’d certainly
love to have another Walker with us!
Thanks so much, Jane, for your loyalty.
VIRGINIA WHEELER (1947-49), Pipes)
Mrs. James W. speelman, 1306 Stephens
Drive, Normal, Illinois 61761
“ I’m sorry to be late-no excuse,” writes
Virginia. “We are still doing the same
things-Jim earning the money and me
spending it. Barb 23, moved to
Minneapolis last fall and is working there
and taking some graduate work. JIM II,
22, graduated in December in geology
(anybody have a job opening?) and will be
married this June, Dave, 19, is a
sophomore at Western 111. U., in Macomb
so the old folks are peft at home to play.
I’m still busy with my organizations-president
of P.E.O., treasurer of the
Symphony Guild, just finished being
secretary of our church group, and spend
one day a week doing volunteer floor duty
at the hospital-which I really love. Jim
spends his free time hunting and
gardening-had a garden over a block long
and maybe 50 feet wide past year. Know
anyone who wants lots of vegetables? We
helped Jim’s parents celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary last June, then in
October spent some time at the
Greenbrier, Sea Island, and Miami Beach,
plus shorter trips during the year to
Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis.
There will be trips to various parts of the
country this year in connection with
business. (Jim is V.P. and Controller,
Insurance Executive, of State Farm Life
Insurance). Our big trip will be to Spain
next month. I’m really getting anxious! I
still do lots of needlework, especially
designing needlepoint. It’s escpeially nice
to have with you on the rainy days you
always hit on your vacations. The best of
luck to you all. Ginny.”
..WANDA E. KRABBENHOFT (Pipes,
1948-52) Mrs. Paul W. Brechler, 2940 E.
Bates Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80210
Wanda say that she is “ loafing at the
present time-Ha! “ but they have returned
to their home in Denver after a sojourn in
California, and are pleased to be back.
“As always my best to the Highlanders!”
M A R C IA M A R Y H E A L Y (1 9 4 8 -5 2
Pipes) Mrs. Halsey M. Cook, 24 W.
Saratoga Street, altimore, Maryland,
21201.
“ I teach various courses in Religion at St.
Timothy’s School (a girl’s school near
Balto.), ” reports Marcia, “Halseyu is
Rector of Old St. Paul’s Church, the
Mother parish of Baltimore. Last June and
July, Hal and I had a fabulous 20th
anniversary trip back to ‘the scene of the
crime’—Edinburgh where we met in 1951.
Saw the Hebrides and Iona for the first
time and did a lot of driving through
Scotland. Best of all, I finally (after all
these years —bought my own set of pipes
made by MacDougal—which makes them
very old and very fine. Got them from a
pipe major in St. Andrew’s who would have
liked them for himself! Found to my
amazement, that I could still play without
falling over in a faint. But it will take lots
of practice to get back any facility with
grace notes! All in all, we had 5 weeks in
Britain —saw many new things, visited old
friends and well-remembered places, and
had a 12-day summer session at
Canterbury besides.
I was awfully sorry the Highlanders were
there before we were —we were in
Scotland in June, but too late to see them.
Sorry this is so late —and maybe too late,
now. If so, just chuck it. I’ve been sick and
am just digging down through the pile of
neglected correspondence.
Family is Cynthia 19, Bill 18, Heather 16,
Kathleen 14, Halset, Jr., 10, and Jennifer 8.
Best of luck to everyone, especially Ben
Miller with his new BIG responsibility, and
a special hello to Nadine!!”
How we would have loved to see the
Halseys while we were in Scotland, but
unfortunately, we weren’t there the same
dates in June. Do come back and play your
pipes with us one day, Marcia. T’would be
such joy to see you and yours.
r BARBARA WICK (Drums, 1949-53)Mrs.
Jay Timmerman, 4 Glendale Terrace,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Jay is determatologist in private practice.
Bar is 15, and Betsy is 13 years old.
Barbara continues to be active on the Iowa
City School Board, for which we are most
grateful and proud. She was elected to a 3-
year term because of her experience and
dedication. She got the vote because she
believes in: “ Quality education;
Individual needs; Fair and reasonable
discipline; Strong foundation in basic
skills; Wise use of the educational Dollar;
and continued improvement in
communication.”
MICKIE McMULLEN (Bass Drum,
1949-53) Mrs. Ed Diekmann, 44 Kingston -
Road, Kensington, California 947-07
“Our oldest daughter will accompany her
anthropology teacher and a group of
students to Europe in 1973. This prompted
me to dig out the diary of the first
Highlander Trip in 1952,” writes Mickle.
“What fun we had! Would someone please
organize a reunion of that group?”
concludes ' Mickie.
Ed is vice-president of GFD5 Engineers,
Inc. Mickie has gone back to school to
retrain for medical transcription and will
be through in June. Debbie is 16, Cathie 13,
Laurie 11, and all children (day musical
instruments. Laurie is talking about going
to the Undiversity of Iowa. We certainly
tope she comes this way, and will be a
member of our Band—following in the
footsteps of her Mom?!
EUNICE ACHENBACH (Snare, 1950-54)
Mrs. Everett H. Eide, 2723 Waunona Way,
Madison, Wisconsin.
“Really enjoyed the Highlanders when
they came to Madison this year,” writes
Eunice. “ They looked and sounded great
—I was proud to say I used to be one of
them! The welcome mat is out for any
Highlander, past or present, who might
come to Madison.” What a generous offer.
The Madison trip was one of the highlights
of the year, and we’re delighted you got to
see some of the performances. The Eides
children are Linda 16, Peter 13, Erica 8,
and Knstin 3. Everett is Sales
Representative for Munsingwear, Ind.
I’m proud of you, Eunice, because you
have answered 13 out of the 18 years I’ve
been sending out Questionnaires and
helping to put out he Newsletter! Keep it
up!
JANICE MEYER (Snare, 1952-55) Mrs.
Don Waldron, Box 32, Winter Park,
Colorado 80482.
The Wonderbar Timberhouse Ski Lodge,
owners, Don & Jan Waldron, looks so
terrifically attractive, that we’re sure
Highlanders would love to visit this
gorgeous place in the heart of the
Arapahoe National Forest, 800 yards west
of the famous Winter Park Ski area, 68
miles W. on U. S. Hwy., 40 miles from
Denver. Janice writes: “ Sorry I didn’t get
to write you last year. Christmas is our
busiest season and since I was trying to
cook for 90-110 people every day, there was
no time. We finally found a chef about
February so did get to do some skiing. We
had 12” of snow last night (Dec. 5th) plus
18” a week ago so skiing is great. Wish you
could all come out and spend some time
with us. Summers are beautiful here, too.
We play lots of golf; and at this altitude
your ball really goes. We’re n^ar 3
beautiful mountain lakes which provide
wonderful fishing and boating in summer.
Of course, the scenery is gorgeous. The
boys ski every weekend—one is racing and
one does mostly cross-country skiing. A
great life for them. (They are Scott 17,
Craig 14, Todd 13, and Brian 12) I’ll be
looking forward to the Newsletter and
please, anyone stop by summer or
winter,” concludes Jan.
We have a copy of their most recent
brochure here in the Office telling about
the Ski Lodge, but do write for copies, I’m
sure they would be delighted to send you
the information. It sounds and looks just
wonderful!
CAROL JOHNSON (Drum, Bass) 1952-
56) Mrs. Clarence A. Bates, P. O. Box 5,
Orcas, Washington 98280.
‘We still have the same businesses. I do
bookkeeping and tax work and Clarence is
a general building contractor,” reports
Carol . . .“My business Has grown to the
point where I now have a pafraffie giri
who works almost full time. Clarence has
been busy all year and even into the winter
which we feel is fortunate. His crew of four
men may seem small by city standards,
but on the island, it is one of the larger
ones. We managed to find time this year to
remodel our own kitchen, which was
needed desperately. The job is still not
totally finished, but at least it is now
functional and much easier to work with,
plus having some cupboard space. The
children have all grown this year until I
am beginning to feel shrimpy. Jeff 16, and
Dean 14, are well over 6’ , and Danni 13, is
around 5’10” , Susie 15, has stopped
growing at 5’6” and she will end up being
the shortest! Who knows where the others
will stop. Kathy is 12, and Kerry 11. Both
Jeff and Dean went out for basketball this
year. They have done very well. . .They
are both on Junior Varsity. Jeff plays
center and Dean plays center and forward.
It has been a good season for J. V. So far
they have won 7 and lost 5. There hasn’t
been much excitement around, just the
usual raising 6 kids kind. We have been
busy working but have been successful, so
it is worth the time and effort. We still
enjoy our island, in fact, words just aren’t
available to describe the loveliness of
living on Orcas. Our only complaint is that
it is getting crowded around the island—
but then I guess that creates more work for
both of us. Viscious circle. All our best to
all of you; Sure do enjoy reading the
Newsletter each year.. .Hope that I make
it this year.” And you, too, weren’t too
late, Carol, as we toy very hard to wait
until the last minute before sending it off to
the printer.
MARLYS DAGGETT FOX (Snare, 1953-
55) 625 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
Illinois 60611
Marlys is President of Fox Associates,
Inc., a publishers’ representatives firm.
She tells us: “ I have moved my company
from Des Moines, Iowa, to Chicago,
Illinois, and have also opened an office in
New York City.” There are other
Highlanders living near by on Michigan
Avenue, Marlys, t’would certainly be
interesting if you should run into each
other?!
MARGARET ANN BATHKE (Pipes,
1953-56) Mrs. Lester C. Johnson, 520
Second Avenue N. E., Clarion, Iowa, '50525.
“Our annual news-” , reports Margaret,
“ Les built a new office and opened the
doors for business September 1st. . .He is
anattorney. We also added to our home—a
family room and breakfast area. As a
chaHge-of- pace from all our decision
making in construction the whole family
traveled with the Iowa Bar Association the
last two weeks of August to the
Scandinavian countries with a side trip to
Lenigrad, Russia. We had a wonderful
time.. .Highlights of the year in addition to
the before-mentioned activities, were the
50th anniversary of Margaret’ s parents,
Rob 12, winning a trophy in ‘Punt, Pass &
Kick’ and Leslie winning a spot in the band
playing tuba. He is 15. Our wishes to you
and for a Happy New Year!
LORI SHARP (Pipes, 1953-56) Mrs.
Floyd Kemp, 2200 Spring Arbor Rd.,
Jackson, Michigan, 49203.
“ Things are pretty much the same,” Lori
reports. “Floyd is still potting and
teaching, participating in art shows and
fairs. He is an Art teacher in a local
college. I’m teaching art in a local hA and
being a mother to Tim who is 11%, Ann 10,
and Patty 6. . .Year Book advisor, family
seamstress, and all that other stuff women
do. We teach and go to school from
September-June and spend the summer at
our lakeside cottage, swimming, boating,
cruising the state in our V.W. bus going to
Art Fairs. We added a couple sections to
our old house last summer. The kids are
bigger and noisier, both of we older folk
are getting a tad grayer but usually
healthy and happy.”
MICK FAGAN (Drums, Dancer, 1953-56)
Mrs. Francis Conway, 207 State Street,
Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536.
“Our family has enjoyed another good
year,” reports Mick. “Our two oldest girls,
Sara 15, and Susan 14, are learning to
drive, and I will be very glad to relinquish
my job of taxi driver extrordinaire to them
upon receipt of that long awaited drivers
license. Our boys, Mark 13, and John 8,
keep on the go with whatever sport is in
season, and Kathy age 4, is still at home
with me. I have managed to do some part-time
work in my husband’s office doing
bookwork, medicares, insurances, etc.
There are volumes of paper work to be
done in a doctor’s office, and I enjoy
helping in that way. We had a nice
vacation in Colorado last summer. We met
Doc’s brothers and sister and their
families (all of whom brought campers) in
Gunnison for a family camping vacation.
Lots of fun. I really look forward tc
receiving the Highlander Newsletter each
year. Keep up the good work!” So glad
there is another Highlander Alum who
appreciates what is done toward keeping
up the old tradition. Thanks!!
SUSAN SALIE (Pipes, 1953-56) Mrs.
James D. McKnight, Box 1, ICEDEFOR,
FPO N.Y. 09571
Susan’s husband is a commander in the
U.S. Navy. Children are Jim 14; John
almost 12; Will 8. “We have been in
Iceland 1% years now and enjoy it very
much,” writes Susan. “ Jim is Secy, to the
joint staff and a member of Iceland-U.S.
Defense Council. A very interesting job.
Our sons go to an American school on the
NATO base and we live on the base. In the
past year we have traveled all over
Scandinavia and Great Britain as well as
half way around Iceland. Unfortunately
we were not able to get to Great Britain
when the Highlanders were there.
However, I did meet a little old bagpipe
maker in Edinburgh and hope to order a
pipe from him. Sure would appreciate tips
on pipe buying. Wish I could get a rubber
bag like we used. We live about 3 blocks
from Iceland’s airport so anyone passing
through - stop by. “Unfortunately, the
Highlanders plan didn’t stop here - not all
planes do. It’s a shame, you miss an
interesting country,” concludes Sue.
We, too, wish you might have been able to
came to Scotland or London last summer.
JANE WHITEHEAD (Snare, 1952-55) Mrs.
Earl Morrall, 4507 Ardmore, Bloomfield
Hills, Michigan, 48012.
Earl is a professional football player with
the Miami Dolphins. “Our big news was
Earl’s move from the Baltimore Colts to
the Miami Dolphins. I stayed home in
Michigan as we now have 2 in high school,
Matt 15, Mardi 14, who are involved in
sports themselves. I managed to commute
for all the home games in Miami, and our
whole gang, Mindi 10, and Mitch 5, too,
spent Thanksgiving and Christmas in the
Southland. We’re expecting No. 5, on Super
Bowl Day!”
Jane, we hope t’will be a little Highlander,
maybe? You may have heard that the
Highlanders played for a half-time for the
Green Bay Packers, when they had their
game with the Raiders last September
24th. T’would be great fun to have this
opportunity with the famous Dolphins at a
half-time show, and see you AND your
famous husband??!!
VIRGINIA YODER (Pipes-Dance, 1952-
56) Mrs. Durrant Kellog, 8022 El Paseo
Grande, La Jolla, California 92037.
Gini is a physical therapist, and her
husband is a Marine Technician with
Scripps Institute of Oceanography. “ All of
my spare time seems to be taken up with
scuba diving and photography,” writes
Gini. “Derry and I were in Cobo San
Lucas, Baja, Mexico, in December with
cameras and snorkels, and we enjoyed the
clear water, which was teaming with fish.
Somewhere along the line, I was recently
voted into the position of president of the
Underwater Photographers of America.
It’s a new club (going national soon) based
in San Diego. If you read the diving or
ocean oriented magazine you may see
some of our work in photographs and-or
articles. We are also putting out our first
newsletter in February, 1973. It’s a lot of
fun and keeps me busy. I thoroughly enjoy
the Highlander Newsletter and look
forward to your next issue.” What an
interesting and different kind of work Gini
is doing! We’ll certainly look for some of
your photos and articles in the magazines
you mention - or better yet, for the next
newsletter send us one of your photos in
your suits, before you put on the headgear,
that is ! ! Good luck and happy diving!
MARY EVANS (Pipes, 19523-56) Mrs.
Robert Bereman, 199 Montgomery Road,
Montgomery, Illinois 60538
“ I traveled around until 1964,” writes
Mary, “ living in Denver and San
Francisco. Broke both legs skiing. Finally
decided to stop ‘horsing around’ - got
married and had three children. Joan 5,
Kate 4, Hank 2. Am now an ardent
environmentaliser and amateur painter.
Bob has the export family business with
his father (Stillman’s Freckle Cream).”
It’s great to hear from a long lost Alum
such as Mary. Thanks for your response!
JANICE HAGENS (Pipes, 1953-56) Mrs.
Dean E. Butts, 1243 W. First Street,
Elmira, New York, 14950
“ I hope I’m not too late with the note to be
included in the Newsletter,” writes Janice.
I’ve been waiting for those who came in
later, and so glad we caught yours, Janice.
No, you’re not too late!!
She continues: “ I look forward to
receiving the Newsletters so much, and
have been remiss in writing the past few
years. Received a bagpipe record earlier
this month and got out my copy of U. of
Iowa record, so have been doing quite a bit
of reminiscing, and have convinced our
children (David 7, and Stephen 4 years,
and Karen 20 months) that bagpipes are
beautiful! I realize how fortunate I was to
be a part of the Highlanders and think it’s
wonderful it continues to be such a great
organization.
Would have vacationed with Mary Evans
Bereman (Bagpipes, 1953-55) in Michigan
this past summer, but our disastrous flood
of June 23rd made a pretty grim summer
for Elmirans. My husband, who Is
Purchasing and Personnel Manager at
F.M. Howell Packaging Corporation,
business was seriously affected. We hope
to make it next summer. Had great visits
here with my sisters and their families late
In the summer.”
Janice’s sisters are Virginia Hagens
Huguenard (Pipes, 1953-57) who is living at
7131 Vauxhall Road, Indianapolis, Indiana
46250, and Annette Hagens Jennings
(Pipes, 1957-58) 3212 Flowerdale Lane,
Dallas, Texas 75229, have moved around
such a lot that we’ve not been able to keep
track of new addresses. Thanks a lot for
these new contacts, Janice. She concludes:
“We love boating and camping in the
Adirondaks, and had a lovely trip to
Massachusetts and Vermont during the
‘peak color’ this fall. It is beautiful around
here and we’d love to entertain any
Highlanders who get out this way. The best
to you all in ’73!”
“COTTON” CURTIS (Pipes, 1953-56) Mrs.
Donald J. McKenney, 905 Sterling Drive,
Midland, Michigan 48640
“ Don joined the Corporate Product
Department of the Dow Chemical
Company in May. Had a business trip to
Europe in October. Hoping I’ll get to go
with on the next one,” writes Cotton. “ I
still keep up my private contract \work
with the Computation Laboratory of
Dow.” The McKenney children are Curtis
12, Douglas 9, and Lisa 8. How great it is to
learn that you’re planning to take up
piping once more. And thanks, too, for
your generousness to the Highlanders. We
hope you’ll get to visit Scotland and renew
old friendships made back in that Foreign
Trip year - 1956!
DOROTHY ROUDABUSH (Snare, 1953-57)
Mrs. Fred E. Carpenter, Jr. 214 W. 13th
Street S., Newton, Iowa 50208
“Our big news is our new son, born
December 1,” Dorothy Kay reports. “Our
5 year old, ‘Three’ , thinks it is the greatest
thing that ever happened - and so do we!
His name Scott Franklin. It’s beginning to
look like I’m not going to contribute any
future Highlanders to the group! Besides
taking care of my family, I am still busy
with hospital auxiliary activities, but now
on the State level. This year I am one of
four regional chairmen in the State (my
region is the Southwest quarter of Iowa) -
our job is to help hospital auxiliaries, give
them information and ideas, plan state
meetings, etc. . . . I keep thinking I’ll get
down to Iowa City one of these days - but
the years just slip by!”
Do come see us, and bring those wonderful
boys. Maybe No. 3 will be a little
Highlander, if you decide to have another?
We’d like that, too! Dr. Fred is very busy
with his eye, ear, nose and throat
practice!!
KERIN OKERLIN (Drums, 195-57) Mrs.
Wayne Moldenhauer, 1250 Nowata,
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dr. Moldenhauer is a children’s dentist,
and was Dubuque’s Mayor this past year.
Their children are Robert 12, Kristen 10,
Gretchen 7, Susan 5, and Peter 3. Another
faithful Alum living in Iowa.
BARBARA BEALS (Pipes, 1950-54) Mrs.
Donald J. Moulin, 75 Mt. Tiburon, Tiburon,
California 94920.
Don is partner with CPA firm of Peat.
Mar wick, Mitchell & Company. Tht
|iloulin children are Leslie 14, and Lauren
ft might be fun for some of you Califor­nians
to organize a little reunion for
Highlanders. Seems there are quite a few
living in the far West. Do hope you can
come this way one day, too.
VIRGINIA MILNES (Pipes, 1952-55)
"Mrs. PhD Crumley, 26 Martling Drive,
San Anselmo, California 94960.
Dr. Crumley is a dentist -periodontist
They have three sons: Doug 14, Bruce 11
and Denny 9.
Thank you, Ginna, for your wonderful
letter of reminiscing, your loyalty to the
Band, and we, too, would be delighted if
males are once more ‘active’ in the group
that your sons would want to “try out.’ At
the moment, we have a couple or three
men, including the part-time pipes in-!
structor, who are considered a part dL.thej
membership—and are receiving an nour’s
credit for their participation in Highlan­ders.
Now on with the letter:
“ I wonder how many other Highlanders
have experienced the same syndrome that1
I have, low these many years since I last
sent in a Questionnaire. I faithfully fill
them out till I get to the part that says,
“Any further information, any at all!!
This information may not be of interest to
you, but it WILL be the old gang will really
get choked up over the fact that the kids’
rabbit and guinea pig bit the dust this
summer in a record heat wave? Or that for
the last 3 days, our water pipes were
frozen due to a record December cold
spell? Well. . .if you’re not partial to
weather extremes, this does seem a little
dull, so in the past, I have tended to tuck
the whole thing aside in my current catch­all
box till I thought I could come up with
something a tad more dynamic. This year
is different, tho. Having discovered I was
up to my chanter catch-all boxes, I have
vowed that this is The Year To Sort, Pitch
And Organize. (So far, I have come up with
4 Questionnaires, and I hate to tell you how
many more boxes I still have tucked away,
awaiting the SP&O procedure.) No
matter, it’s onward and downward for me,
until once again I can see bare floor.
Besides bringing tears of relief to the
eyes of the local fire department, one of
the advantages of this maneuver should be
that at the end of all this sorting, I should
have a complete set of Highlander
Newsletters all in one file, extending from
the year of my demise as a co-ed up to the
latest edition. Thru the years, I’ve noticed
that some of my favorite Highlanders have
been about as erratic as I, in regard to
sending back their Questionnaires. Most of
us have certain friends in the organization
with whom we have kept in contact, but
there are other “ little pets” of whom we
are fond, but with whom we would have
lost contact, if it weren’t for the
Newsletter. For me, that would include
Gwen Scales. Who of my era could ever
forget watching her frantically trying to
keep her balance in the isle of a swaying
-tfain, while initiating the newest members
of the troop to her hip swinging, “My Aunt
Emma, she died last night.” ? I distinctly
recall reading a contribution from her
datelined Des Moines, but oy!—how many
years ago was that? (Tune in next edition
after I’ve relocated all those elusive
Letters, and I’ll research that wee item for
ye.)
My grandma used to twit my Uncle
Benny because he wrote home so in­frequently
and was told it was because he
didn’t have anything to write about. She
informed him that she would be interested
in anything—what he had for breakfast,
even. In due time, she received a postcard
saying, “ I had a piece of toast and coffee.”
That sort of fits in with the Questionnaire’s
philosophy, too, doesn’t it? You know,
maybe the main reason I have been remiss
about promptly returning my big Q is not
because of an inability to make Much Ado
About Nothing if necessary, but because
for years, I was answering Bill, and when
he died, it broke that feeling of continuity
with the Highlanders for me. Perhaps the
reason I now want to re-establish contact
is because I am growing to increasingly
appreciate being in communication with
the whole Highlander family, which is
built on the foundation Bill nurtured for so
many years. This feeling became par­ticularly
strong after reading in one sitting
the various letters that came with the
Questionnaires —a Jan. ’71 letter from Lin
Nelson and Barbara Mohr; a Dec. ’71
letter of W. R. Lemke; and a Dec. ’72 letter
of Ben Miller, to be exact. They all ex­pressed
an appreciation for our continuing
support and for the group’s extraordinary
and admirable tradition. (You see—there
ARE compensations for developing hip
pains from high stepping thru the ac­cumulation
of an inveterate saver! You
also have the opportunity to attain a
perspective that otherwise might elude
you. ) And looking thru the Newsletters I do
have on hand, I was again reminded of
what a unifying force Nadine Thornton has
been for the group thru the years of her
association with it. Bless ;you, Nadine!
Actually, life with the California
Crumley Clan is not so humdrum that I
need to resort to sending in breakfast
menus —in fact, at times it is about all this
old heart can stand! Any time Gwen, Raff,
Jeanette, the Hickerson twins, Marty
Pbrter and Milani, Shiley, Essex, -
Donaldson, Richter, Hunt, Kerr. . .Oh,
somebody stop me before I stype out a
complete list of the Highlander roster from
’52 —’55.. .when ever you want to send in
an account of what you had for lunch—you
know you have at least one avid reader in
San Anselmo, Ca.
One of our family’s reocurring joys;
thru the years has been an almost annual
return to Iowa to visit family and friends in;
the Burlington and Rippey area and as,
many environs in between as time and'
energy permit. My sister, Mary Milnes
(vintage ’57-’61) has taught in London for
several years, but we were able to arrange
our travel plans to be in Burlington at the
same time for the last two summers,
jjthieh-was a lot of fun. I have been warned
in advance byparents of older children
thatttrere will come a time when the kids
will give us the, “Aw Ma.. routine, when
it comes to leaving friends and activities,
to go traveling with the family. So far, tho,
when it comes to visiting Iowa, we find we
have the problem in reverse. When we
were back last summer, we announced
that we would not be returning as usual
this year, because we were planning
another type of vacation. Our boys still
have not adjusted to this change of events.
They are really hooked on Iowa! Which
reminds me, with so many institutions *
such as Harvard and Vassar going co­educational,
and the emphasis on equal
opportunity for both sexes, when are the
Highlanders going to take the big step?( I
have 3 fine lads here wo seem to be eager
to be Iowq bound and at least one of them
who would be happy as a clam to restore
the male of the species back to the ranks.
Fondly,
Ginna Crumley”
KAREN GREENWOOD (Snare & Tenor,
1954-57) Mrs. Donald Spiekerman, 24232
Castilla Lane, Mission Viejo, California,
92675.
“ How each year gets busier!” writes
Karen. “We did many little things this
year, including ‘chicken pox at Easter’—
real fun. We built an atrium on the front of
our house in May, and July saw us start an
addition to the back of the house, with Don
doing most of the work. We built a big
bedroom for Elizabeth 6, and Penny 5,
and a new family room. Now Jill 2, has her
own room, and even a ‘spare’ for Mama’s
junk and company! Needless to say, to add
to confusion, the new carpet didn’t arrive
until a week before our Holiday Party.
Sure did get into ‘high gear’ then! It’s
never dull. Elizabeth can now control her
pony on a dead run and enjoys that and
first grade. Penny goes to co-op Nursery
School 3 a.m.’s a week and Jill goes
wherever she can find trouble. (She does
not have a Scottish temper —this one’s
pure German). In Parlimentarian
Newsletter Chm for the Nursery School,
and Treas. for the Ladies League at
Church, plus a lot of other little things.
Have started to help some teachers in
Elizabeth’s school with Art—the calibre of
these Calif, schools is unbelievable —so
poor. With the rains and cold, we can see
snow on the mountains—which is as close
to it as we wish to be! I don’t miss the
midwest, when I’m picking tomatoes,
peppers and flowers in December—even to
the swim pool! Hope you All have a 1973
that’s the best.” The man of the house is a
Chemist in Sales for Cleanese Reins.
ELAINE ROGGENKAMP (Drums,
1954-57) Mrs. Terry L. Fisher, 8215
Sunridge Drive, Manlius, New York 13104.
“ I know this is late,” writes Elaine, “ so
may not be included in the Newsletter.
Anyway, this has been quite an eventful
year for us. Started out by a ten-day
vacation to Florida last Easter —whole
family went so the first visit of course was
Disney World. Later, drove both coasts
and flew back to Omaha from Tampa. The
same week we arrived home, Terry took a
job in Syracuse, N. Y. Moved to Manlius,
N. Y. (right outside Syracuse) in May.
Upstate New York is beautiful in the
summer —lots of trees, hills, lakes, and -
just gorgeous scenery. The area has much
history behind it—for example, the Erie
Canal runs just a short distance from
where we live. In August, daughter Andrea
was born so our sightseeing jaunts were
sort of put aside for the time being. Since
Andrea is six months old now, we do go
places again—last tour was to Cooper-stown
to see the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Winters can be bad here with all the snow.
As of last week, (Feb. 15) Terry has again
changed jobs with Western Electric
(manufacturing supervisor). As I write
this, he is in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina, looking for a house. I’m not sure
when we will be moving, but I hope the
next stay is longer than 10 months!
Daughter Lori, 12, will soon be our
teenager (Wow! How time flies!) She
loves sports and is quite an accomplished
organist. Also plays the guitar. David, 8
years old, is busy working on Cub Scout
activities and has taken up the hobby of
coin collecting. Also likes model railroads.
Andrea is busy growing teeth, exploring
things from floor level, and entertaining
all of us. Must say Lou and David think she
is pretty special. The idea of having less
severe winter weather appeals to me in
this move that’s coining up. The Syracuse
area is also known for its lack of sunshine-lots
of gray skies here. Full day of sun-shinre
is rare. Always enjoy reading the
NEWSLETTER.”
PRISCILLA SUE THOMAS (Pipes, 1955-
57) Mrs. Stan Briney, 530 Kitts Hill Place,
Centerville, Ohio 45459
“ Stan is halfway through his residency in
Radiology here in Dayton,” writes
Priscilla. “ I am working 2 days a week as
a Dental Hygienist in a private office.
Marian Smith Webb who was the lead
dancer in 1956-57 is back in the states and
living in Washington. . . We are all busy
trying to keep up with each other’s ac­tivities.
Jeff has a paper route, and is quite
a sports “nut’ . He is 14. Kristi, 10, is in Girl
Scouts, studying ballet and guitar. Greg,
almost 9, is content just being a boy. Stan
is busy in the hospital, studying at home
and taking courses and going to seminars
in other locales. Sometimes I get to go
along and other times I don’t. I keep busy
with working, taking care of the house,
remembering where everyone is and who
has to be picked up. The coffee pot is
always on for anyone in the area or
passing through.”
Thanks so much for Marian Smith’s ad­dress:
Last we heard from her she had an
address in Cleveland, Ohio. She is: Marian
Smith Webb, (Mrs. D.R. Webb, Jr.) 1816
90th Place N.E., Bellevue, Washington
98004. We certainly will send her a
Questionnaire immediately.
JOANNE GILMER (Pipes, 1955-59) Mrs.
Donald E. Gardner, 3009 Longfellow Hazel
Crest, Illinois 60429
“Don is Director of Research for Wilson
Diagnostics. I’m Speech Pathologist for
Pre-School Multiple Handicapped.”
Joanne continues: ‘This year saw the
Gardners in California. It brought back
many memories of the two Rose Bowl
trips, but how my things have changed! I
guess we all think everything will look the
same, but it doesn’t. Between jobs as an
answering service and taxi for Janice 11,
and Jim, 11, two very active children, I’m
working as a speech pathologist for the
new pre-school multiple handicapped
classes. I really enjoy the work and fold it
very exciting and challenging. Besides
developing new products at the lab, Don
has been creating numerous projects at
home. At least, we all keep busy and
happy.
You are right: things have changed like
crazy around here, and what would you
think if you’d been around as long as I have
(the secretary saw her 43rd Homecoming
game last fail.) Yes, and the campus has
changed terrifically, but somehow not the
tradition in Highlanders. It is as
tremendous as ever!!!
MARTHA HICKERSON (Drums &
Dancer, 1954-58 ) 347 E. 53rd, New York,
New York 10022
Marty is a Medical Social Worker - New
York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
Dialysis & Kidney transplant program
“ Glad to read that your European Tour
was another great success,” she con­cludes,
“Good wishes for the New Year!”
Always so good to get word from you.
Thanks again for your loyalty.
GAYE GROSS (Snare, 1956-58) Mrs.
Richard R. Hoth, 171 Plummer Court,
Neenah, Wisconsin 54956
Gaye’ s husband is Data Processing
Manager for the Neenah Foundry Com­pany.
They have three children: Sarah is
6, Tom 4, and Patrick 2. “ It was a distinct
pleasure to see the current group of
tremendous Highlanders perform at one of
Green Bay’s home games! All of the
‘Packer Backers’ in our section heard loud
applause from yours truly and the entire
crowd was warmly receptive of your great
performance. If anyone sees Donnis
Kempenaar Grier please give her a warm
hello’ from me.”
We’ll hope that Donnis will see this
‘greeting’ from Gaye.
SHERRITT HUTCHINSON (Pipes, 1956-
59) Mrs. A. William Burger, 3234 Friend­ship,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Sherritt teaches two classes a week in the
Adult Education Division of Kirkwood
Community College near Iowa City. Bill is
a facial prosthetist in the Department of
Otolaryngojpgy at the University Hospital.
“ This has been another busy year,” writes
Sherritt. “Our lives seem to revolve
around the kids’ activities - Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, Band and Choir. Besides being
a taxi for the children, I ’m treasurer of the
University Club this year. This has been
lots of fun meeting so many new people
and really being involved in the Club.
We’ve enjoyed the Highlanders per­formances
this year. They’ve been great.
Sheli, 10, started flute lessons this past
summer and is already looking forward to
maybe being a piper some day. Brad, 12,
our eldest, plays trumpet. His goal is of
course the Hawkeye Marching Band some
day. Greg, our youngest, is 7.”
Even though we scarcely ever see you,
Sheri, it is good to know that you live in
Iowa City, and are one of our faithful
Alums, too. Thanks a lot.
MARGARET LADD (Drums, Pipes, Drum
Major, 1956-60) Mrs. William DeKock, 2404
Grande Avenue S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
“Still living in Cedar Rapids and enjoying
it,” reports Margie. “Bill’s in a new office
building with two other orthodontists” .
The DeKocks have three children:
Nicholas Edward 6%, Gregory William
4Vi, and Edith Esther 16 months. Dr.
DeKock is also a Clinical Professor in the
Department of Orthodontics at the
University of Iowa Dental College.
We are glad that they have remained in
Cedar Rapids, not too far away from us in
Iowa City.
CAROLYN ANN FOOTE (Pipes, 1956-60)
Mrs. John L. Heitz, 301 Brentwood Drive
S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Carolyn’s husband is P.E. teacher at the
Elementary level in Linn Mar School
District, coaches Junior high girls
basketball, and high school girls track.
Carolyn reports: “We have had a very
busy ’72 year. My new job - Reading
Consultant for Elementary Schools in Linn
Mar School District, has been a
challenge. I travel between our elemen­tary
schools testing individual students
and coordinating the entire reading
program. We moved about one block in*
June. We now have a two story four-bedroom
home with over an acre of yard
which ends in a winding stream. The last
day of school last May, I discovered a
lump on my thyroid gland. I was operated
enjhe end of June to remove the non-malignant
growth attached to the gland.
My recovery was slow but we were able to
take a week’s vacation to Disney World in
Florida. Susan, who is 5 is growing into
quite a young lady. She is attending her
second year of pre-school. John enjoys his
work and so far is having a very successful
girls’ basketball season. . . I hope the
Highlanders will have the funds to con­tinue
their program.”
SYBIL NORTON (Pipes, 1956-60) Mrs.
Hugh Wiegman, 119 West 35th, Hays,
Kansas 67601.
“We moved to Hays in August. Really
enjoying being in a small town,” reports
Sybil. We’re just a block south of the
Interstate so if you’re enroute from
Denver to Kansas City (or visa versa) stop
and see us.” The Wiegman children are
Jay 7, Stacy 5, Molly 3, and Rachel is 3
months.
Hugh is a radiologist.
JUDY CLARK (Drums, 1956-60) Mrs.
David Turpin, 3120 SW 302 Place, Federal
Way, Washington 98002.
Judy’s husband is an orthondontist, and
their children are Barbara 10, and Paul 5.
“We have spent a busy fall since I am very
much involved in state level politics as
GOP district vice-chairman. I was co-chairman
of a campaign on behalf of a
candidate for state legislature and worked
on several other projects as well. Two
successful efforts included a state level
equal rights amendment and an initiative
requiring complete reporting of campaign
and lobbying income and expenditures.
Dave has been busy too. This fall he began
teaching a class and supervising in the
orthodontic clinic at the University of
Washington one day a week in addition to
his regular practice. Our two kids are
growing fast- Barbie is in fifth grade at
Airnie Wright School in Tacoma while Paul
is in Kindergarten nearby. I spend a great
deal of my time in the car picking up
Barbie, hauling Camp Fire Girls, taking
kids swimming, etc.That is the price I
willingly pay for our quiet neighborhood on
Puget Sound. Next August we hope to
revisit some familiar sties when we attend
an orthodontic convention in London. I
hope this time I can remember which way
to look when I step off the curb.” Yes, that
196ft Foreign Trip taught us a thing or two
about looking to the left, not only to the
right, always, Judy. . .But what wonderful
memories these foreign trips bring back to
many of us. Do have a marvelous time
next summer visiting London again.
(JOANN) KAY LESCH (Pipes, 1957-60)
Mrs. Gordon Williams, 305 Kelly Street,
Charles City, Iowa 50616.
Kay’s husband is a dentist, and Kay has
been teaching in the Charles City schools.
“We enjoyed the Highlander performance
at the Homecoming game this past fall!
The pipes sounded so good!” This coming
from a former piper is a fine compliment.
Kay continues: “ The marching looked
very fine! Indeed it brought back some
fond memories! We’re proud of Charles
City and its new look, new buildings, and
bright spirits since the ’68 tornado. We
think it is a fun and rewarding place to
live. And close enough to see the
University campus each fall. It’s been a
busy year with Gordon, having an active
dental practice and Kay serving as local
AAUW (university Women) president
again this year.” Keep coming back, It’s
great to have you at Homecoming time.
RUTH WATKINS (Pipes, 1957-60) Mrs.
James Lundeen, 3045 East Altadena,
Phoenix, Arizona 85028.
Ruth and her Reverend husband have
three youngsters: Philip 9%, Susie 6%, and
Edie who is 2 years old. Rev. James is
minister at the Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church. “ I am a nurse in the emergency
room at our \oca\ hospital, “writes Ruth.
“My husband married two folks from
Scotland. The bridal procession was a
bagpiper - male in full dress. During the
ceremony he played ‘Amazing Grace’ , and
the congregation sang with him. The
attendants wore Scottish plaid skirts, or
kilts, and berets, and carried heather
bouquets. It was beautiful. Grandparents,
parents and friends were crying.
Afterwards, he asked me to join his
bagpipe group in Phoenix. The group
practices every week! Sounded
interesting, but I just haven’t the time to
do that with my active family, and
responsibilities. Thd Pepsi Cola Company
sponsors the group here.” Wasn’t that a
nice Scottish event to have in Ruth’s life,
especially since she is a former piper? Too
bad you can’t take up your piping again,
but with home and hospital responsibilities
you’ll have to forget that for a while, of
course. A few girls have been asked to play
for a Scottish wedding in Cedar Rapids in
January, and quite frequently we have
letters of inquiry on just such matters! It’s
always exciting and interesting.
JUDY GARDNER (1957-60 Drums) Mrs.
Don Beisner, 1512 Charing Road,
Springfield, Missouri 65804.
“ Our happiest news of 1972 is the birth of
our son, David, who arrived on December
16. Kate is now 4%, and Sarah is 2%. The
new baby certainly chose a busy time of
year, but a nicer Christmas present, one
could not ask for! This spring Don and I
hope to revisit some of the places we
Highlanders toured on our 1960 Trip. Don
has been invited to h^lp organize, and to
participate in, an international eye
symposium in Amsterdam next May. (He
is an ophthalmologist) We thought it would
be a most opportune time to do some
additional traveling after the meeting. I do
hope all of my ‘old’ Highlander friends are
well and happy and would be delighted to
see and or hear from them, should they
be passing through our beautiful Ozarks,”
concludes Judy.
MARY E. MILNES (Pipes & Snare, 1957-
62 ) 58 Ormonde Terrace, London, N'. W. 8,
England.
“ Hello there fellow procrastinators!!”
writes Mary from merry England. “ Living
in London is STILL all it’s cracked up to
be. Although it is easy to get so involved in
school matters that one can forget the
‘outside’ world—it IS all here, folks, easy
to get to and relatively inexpensive to
boot—from Sir Laurence to J. C.
Superstar. The only weak spots are the
weather and the licensing hours. (The
latter should be changed soon by
Parliamentary low!!! Rah, yes for the
drinking folk of the world!) The former is,
was, and will always be hopelessly wet and
clammy. (Sigh!) Hope you’ll all have had
a lovely Christmas, Happy New Year and
smashing 4th of July. Cheese, Mary.” This
Highlander Alum is a Team Leader in the
Elementary Division at the American
School in London, teaching 4th grade.
JUDY MORTENSEN (1958-60,
Bagpipes) Mrs. Bob Stewart, 2000 N.
Burleigh, Yankton, South Dakota 57058.
Judy’s husband, of the ‘Stewart’ clan(?),
is an abstractor and involved in selling
real estate and auctioneering. They have
two you7ngsters: Debbie is 9 and Greg is 5
years old now.
NANCY NELSON (1958-61) Mrs. Dennis
Weeden, Westfield, Cobham, Surrey,
England.
Nancy and Dennis have three youngsters:
Denise 11, Daniel 9, and Joseph is 5 years
old.They are living near London, where
Dennis is in the London Office of Texaco
Oil Company. Nancy generously offered
meeting a couple of Highlanders who were
staying on in London last summer,
following, the performances there and in
Scotland. We chatted on the telephone, and
it was great to once more hear her voice
and learn of her activities abroad. We
wore sorry she couldn’t come in for the
Battersea Park appearance, but trains
were having strikes, and the
transportation for us was not possible. But
again thank you for your kindness and
response to our girls —those who didn’t go
on the ‘educational’ part of our 1972.
Foreign Trip! Judy Johnston, by the way,
returned to Salzburg, Austria, for Xhis
year's study. We miss her, but envy her,
too, for this great experience. Salzburg is
such a beautiful place! Let us know if, and
when, you have a change of address,
Nancy!
ALICE SILLETTO (Drums, 1958-61)
Mrs. David W. Gjerde, 10523 Gateridge
Road, Cockeysville, Maryland, 21030.
“Our boys, David, 10, and Charlie, 7, are
delightful ages. We have a summer lake
home where we spend almost all of our
summer. I substitute teach now that they
are in school and I love it. We have been in
the East four years and really enjoy the
busy lives we lead,” concludes Alice. Her
husband is an engineer with Proctor &
Gamble Manufacturing Company.
CAMILLE CASE (Pipes & Drum Major,
1958-62) Mrs. John C. Calhoun, 92
Marietta, Iowa City-Winterset, Iowa 50273.
In spite of the fact that Camille is very
busy getting ready to move from Iowa
City, she writes: “We’re still perking
along here in Iowa City, but on a very
temporary basis. John accepted the job of
Madison County Engineer in January and
started work at Winterset the first part of
February. With our house sold, Mike, 6%,
Ann 3% , and I are trying to wait
patiently for some place to live in
Winterset. Mike is in first grade and Ann
keeps me great company. Both are looking
forward to the ‘big’ move and we’re all
hoping you’ll make a special point of
visiting Iowa’s famous covered bridges
and the Calhoun’s in Winterset.”
We’re about in tears to think we’ll lose this
loyal Alum in a few weeks —but then,
she’ll still be in Iowa, and surely we can
hear from each other now and then.
Remember to answer the Questionnaire
annually. And the best of luck to the
Calhouns!
PAT STEENROD (1958-62, Drums) 535
N. Michigan Avenue, No. 309, Chicago,
Illinois 60611.
Pat is Reservation Sales Agent for United
Airlines. “Had the pleasure of traveling
with the Highlanders to Washington, D. C.,
as a representative of United Airlines,”
reports Pat. “ They were on their 1972
European Tour. It brought back many
memories of 1960! Am enjoying working
with the airlines as we travel quite
frequently to the four corners of the earth.
It is a great business and there are many
wonderful people working for all airlines.
Did get to see the Highlanders this fall—
they looked great —so did Michigan! Glad
to see the group still together —Iowa is
lucky to have the girls —they are unique. If
any of you get to Chicago, be sure and call.
Received holiday greetings from De
Peters “Bass”—die was the other Bass
Drummer. They live at 1432 Ridgecrest
Street, Plano, Texas 75074. She was
Deanna Grundemeier. Do have a good
year —hope to see you next fall at some
i game.”
Yes, Pat, we hope to see you again, too,
,and to have you there as we left
Washington, D. C. for N. Y. and Scotland,
and then once more at the end of the trip,
in Chicago, where you skillfully arranged
for a‘place to rest’ before taking our flight
on home—after having been up and awake
nearly 24 hours —it was perfect to have a
dear Highlander Alum around to welcome
us back to the U. S. A. Again thanks for
your generosity in all ways!!
JEANETTE LAUGHLIN (1958-62,
Pipes) Mrs. Kenneth Kinsey, 3013
Friendship Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Ken is a stockbroker with Stife 1,
Nicolaus & Company, Inc., in Iowa City.
Jeanette writes: “ I have been ‘retired’
from teaching since Elizabeth’s birth (she
is 4%), and thoroughly enjoy being a
housewife and working in various local
organizations. As faithful Iowa football
fans we always look forward to seeing the
Highlanders perform at the games. My
congratulations to all of you for holding to
the tradition of outstanding Highlander
performances.”
We catch a glimpse of Jeanette now and
then, and t’is always great to know we
have local, loyal Alums around!
SHARON R. MAYBERRY (1959-63,
Pipes) Mrs. Robert Duncan, Rt. 1,
Wyoming, Delaware 19934.
“ I sure to enjoy the Highlander
Newsletter - only trouble is that there
seems to be fewer and fewer familiar
names each year:” reports Sharon. “Our
life in Delaware remains about the same. I
■have ‘retired’ from teaching and am now
full-time bookkeeper for Bob whose
business is the RC-Nehi Bottling Company
in Dover, Delaware. I felt that teaching
had changed so much that I welcomed this
change into the business world. Our
business has a number of cash & carry
soda outlets throughout Delaware which
we have named the ‘Super Soda Centers.’
We were in the Midwest this fall attending
a soft drink convention in Chicago and
visiting my family in Anamosa, Iowa. We
also have plans for a few days of skiing up
in New Hampshire and a week of sunshine
in Florida later this winter. If any of you
ever visit ‘the First State’, do look me up at
‘Dun-Travel’n’ - our new - old 1776 home
we have furnished via our travels.”
Sharon, how good it would be to see you on
one of your trips back to the Midwest.
Thanks for your appreciation of the
Newsletter. Wouldn’t it be fun if we could
come to Delaware one day! Let’ keep in
touch.
LOIS KUCHENBAKER (1960-64, Pipes)
Mrs. Raymond Voss, 240 Twilite Terrace,
Circle Pines, Minnesota 55014.
“ Ray continues in public relations at the
Phone Company. So far I’ve avoided going
back to work, but keep busy with volunteer
projects. Barbie is 5, and Cherie is 3,
“ concludes Lois. When in Minnesota this
fall, we tried to get together, but other
commitments kept Lois from even being in
the city that weekend. Better luck for us
next tone, and whenever you’re in the
vicinity of Iowa City, we’d love to have you
stop by. Again thanks for all your help in
‘knowing Minneapolis better’ !
ELAINE HIGGINS (1961-64, Pipes) Mrs.
Larry M. Conley, 3312 Candlewood Drive,
Bakersfield, California 93306.
Elaine is teaching English at Foothill
High School in Bakersfield. Larry is a
medical technologist at Clinician’s
Laboratory. Elaine continues: “ This year
we bought out first home and have been
busy adding the finishing touches. Pat, 2
years old, has kept us busy and happy,
getting into everything. A ‘hello’ to all the
Highlanders who went on the 1964
European trip, especially Shirley Bush
Zahn!”
We have seen the Higgins now and then
at football games, as Elaine’s sister,
Evonne, is a junior and a piper this year.
Wish you might come back, too, Elaine.
MARGARET DOOLITTLE (Snare,
Dancer, 1961-64) Mrs. Ralph Childers 3911
E 23, Apt. 3, Des Monies, Iowa 50317.
“We moved to Des Moines last March
when Ralph was transferred by his
agency. He is state in-service training
specialist with the Iowa State Division of
Rehabilitation Education and Services. I
spent all summer looking for a job, finally
landed one as a Social Worker in
September. We took our vacation to
Disneyland and really had a ball. I am also
on the YWCA’s camp board. Rebecca
Lynn is 4%, and goes to a day care
center.”
SUSAN SCHAFER (Snare, 1961-64) Mrs.
Richard L. Klaessy, 509 Eastview Road,
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158.
Susan is Assistant Librarian in the
Marshalltown Community College. Dick is
Sociology Instructor there. John will be 2
New Year’s Eve., “We’re looking forward
to the birth of our second child in March” ,
concludes Susan. Keep us posted!
SANDRA BARNUM (Pipes, 1961-64)
Mrs. Tom Lawrence, R.R.6, Iowa City,
Iowa 52240.
Still teaching 6th grade social studies at
College Community Schools,” writes
Sandy. “We’re still living in the Iowa City
area but moved during the summer to 3
acres of wooded land near Oakdale. We
really enjoy being ‘country people’ . Stop
and see us if you’re in the area.” Another
fine Alum living nearby. We’d like to see
you more often, too!
WINTER-ELLEN TAYLOR (Pipes, 1961-
64) Mrs. Robert O. Stephenson, 7780 State
Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45230
“My husband and I are on a skiing
vacation at Aspen, Colorado, and I just
remembered I haven’t answered the
Questionnaire. Much has happened since I
last talked with any of the Highlanders,"
reports Winter. “ I transferred from Iowa
to Marshall University and graduated with
a B.S. degree in Mathematics. I then took a
position with IBM as a systems engineer
which is where I met my husband. Bob has
an M.S. degree in Mathematics and we are
currently both with I.B.M. as systems
engineers in Cincinnati. It’s unbelievable
that we have our fourth anniversary in
May, 1973. Time does fly! Our family
consists of two Siamese cats and two
Tennessee walking horses - they are all
spoiled. We also have a boat and spend
about six months fishing and water skiing.
The rest of the time we divide between
horseback riding and snow skiing. I still
play the bagpipes - in fact, I play with the
Cincinnati Pipe Band which is active all
year. We currently march twelve pipers,
four drummers, one tenor, and one bass.
The band is growing very rapidly -
bagpipes seem to have caught on. I am
teaching piping and currently have seven
students -10 years old to 42 years old. Quite
a range but all are doing well learning
their grace notes and doublings. I started a
dance group last year which has grown to
eight very good Highland dancers. In fact,
some of them will be competing this
summer at some of the Highland games.
Bob and I are involved in decorating a
house we bought last fall. Since we boat,
horse, and ski most of the year, inside
work takes a back seat and only gets done
in the winter. Our trip to Aspen in January
really puts the brakes on painting. We
seem to get it done - somehow. It is always
nice to read about all the girls in the band I
haven’t seen for several years. I hope all
are well and happy,” concludes Winter-
Ellen.
PENNY KLOCKSIEM (1961-65, Pipes)
Mrs. James Hall, 722 Alpine Drive, Iowa
City, Iowa 52240
Penny writes us: “ The department of
speech pathology and audiology has had a
huge influx of students during the past
year, so I’m very busy teaching and
supervising articulation and language
therapy in the Clinic. I’m glad to report
that several of our students are doing as
well in their clinical work as they did in
playing the bagpipes with the Highlanders.
Jim made a bold move this fall and is now
doing what he’s always wanted to do - work
with a music company. He seems to enjoy
it immediately!”
How great it is to have her with us in Iowa
City. Often active Highlanders need that
steadying influence of Alums around who
understand!
CHARLOTTE WHITE (1961-65, drums)
Mrs. Roger D. Burt, 1214 Parkway Drive,
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Charlotte writes that her husband is
assistant cashier in the loan department of
the First National Bank of Davenport (A
Brenton Bank). He changed jobs in
February, 1972, and “we hope to be more
permanently located and like the new job
and area. Enjoyed the Highlander
Homecoming Performance, ’72, keep up
the good work in ’73” , concludes Charlotte.
Great to know you’re back in Iowa. The
Burts have Kevin, who is now 2% years
old.
DARLENE BRADY (1961-65, Drums, &
Drum Major) Mrs. David H. Hayes, 915 4th
Avenue, Grafton, Wisconsin 50324
Darlene’s husband is coach and high
school teacher, their children are Kathy 5,
Andrea 3% and Eric one year old.
“ Another busy year,” reports Darlene.
“Our 3 children keep us going. We are now
looking forward to making all the plans
and decisions needed for building our new
house and moving in next summer. En­joyed
seeing the Highlanders at Madison
this past November - and talking to you,
Nadine.” Yes, t’is mighty nice of these
Alums to make the special effort to see the
Highlanders when they travel to out-Of-state
performances. It is another in­dication
of their constant loyalty and
appreciation of their time spent in this
unusual organization. Thanks a million!
CAROLYN SMITH (Pipes, 1962-63) Mrs.
Richard Riley, 5861 Portland Avenue
South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
Carolyn tells us that her husband is
Counsel for Northland Mortgage Com­pany,
in Edina, Minnesota. “ It’s been a
fine year! We’ve discovered the fun of
spending our leisure time playing tennis
and skiing together, and we look forward
to getting Kate, now 2M>, out on the courts
and slopes just as soon as she’s old
enough! Through this Newsletter I ‘found’
my pledge daughter, Sandy Boyd
Crowder, Pipes & Choral Director, 1964-66,
and on a recent trip to Las Vegas where
Sandy now lives, we renewed our friend­ship,
thanks to you for ALL the in­formation
your letter holds!”
LINDA LEE (1962-64, Pipes) Mrs. Ken­neth
Nading, Rt. 1, Box 30, Bath Springs,
Tennessee 38311
Linda is an elementary teacher who has 24
students in one self-contained room,
grades 2,3,5, & 6, and Ken is Manager of
Realon Corporation - 1500 beef cattle on
2500 acres on the Tennessee River.
“ Nearest bridge across Tenn. River is 40
miles either direction,” writes Linda, “ so I
must ride a ferry over and back each day
to teach in Clifton, Tennessee. So far, Ken,
an avid hunter, has killed 5 varieties of
poisonous snakes here (copperhead,
timber rattler, cotton-mouth, spreading
adder and water moccasin), a coyote, a
deer, plus squirrel, woodchuck, quail and
dove. Bobcats around and are lawful
game, so he’s hoping to spot one yet. It’s a
sportsman’s paradise! (Also near the duck
and goose fly-ways). Education is un­believable
here - they have kindergarten
for the first time in Clifton this year. One
really appreciates Iowa schools when you
make a move like this! No ‘special’
teachers, either - no art, music, or P.E.
I’m learning a lot! (Aslo, no special ed - so
‘average’ means everyone.) Looking
forward to a family in late May, 1973. Hope
‘it’ gets along with Fancy, our cat. Maybe
by spoiling the cat, the child will not be
spoiled? Ha!”
Good luck in the bobcat hunt, and maybe
you’ll have a little future Highlander??
Keep us posted!
LYNNE HOHENSHELL (Dancer, 1962-64)
Mrs. Steven S. Miller, 44-27th Street, N.W.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
“ I teach language arts to 7th graders
(mornings only). Steve is a psychologist
and also works to co-ordinate learning
disabilities classes for the C.R. schools.
After a year’s leave of absence from
teaching in C.R. I went back to work part
time (8:00 - 11:00). What a nice way to
teach school! It allows me time to work in
both the teacher and mother role. Some
days, however, I don’t get either done to
my satisfaction! Even though Steve and I
are both in educational work, we have only
just begun our education with a one year
old - Lance. He learns much faster than his
parents! Every day is a new ‘no-no’ ex­perience.
We saw the gals perform on TV
as well as at two games. They looked great
all times. Keep it up!”
Thanks for the compliment from a former
drum dancer!!
KARMEN HOBBS (Snare, 1962-65) Mrs.
Jay Shriver, 28 Linden Drive, Mason City,
Iowa 50401.
Jay is a lawyer in Mason City. “This
fall,” writes Karmen, “we went to
Copenhagen —it was my first time back
since our trip in 1964—1 sang ‘Wonderful
Copenhagen’ for three days! Seriously, we
did have a delightful time and I thought of
the Highlander trip so many times! Now,
we always enjoy seeing the Highlanders
perform. I like the New Look very much.”
Karen has recently retired from teaching
adults in a high school completion
program. The Shrivers have a little girl,
Molly, three years old.
JUDITH VAN VLACK (Drums, 1962-65)
Mrs. David G. Sweet, 803 Sheridan,
Pomona, California 91767.
“ I’m finishing my 7th year of teaching
orthopedically handicapped children,”
writes Judy. “Dave graduates from Cal
Poly University in June in architecture.
We will move this summer—hope to make
Oregon our home. Time will tell. We enjoy
camping and bicycling and traveling.”
MARLEE MC ARTHUR (Drums, 1962-
65) Mrs. Dean L. Lovetinsky, 623 Keswick
Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Marlee is a dental hygienist, but as she
says; “now retired until my children
Tamie Lee, 24 months, Katharine Melissa
2 months, are a little older. My husband is
in the PBX department of Northwestern
Bell Telephone. Always glad to receive the
Newsletter.” And thank you for helping to
make the Letter possible!
SUE MONTGOMERY (Snare, 1962-65)
Mrs. Stephen Wolken, 777 Keswick Drive,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
“ My husband is an ophthalmology
resident at the University,” writes Sue.
“We will be in Iowa City for 2% more
years. My sister, Ann, also a Highlander,
visited here in August with her two boys.
One afternoon we took all our kids (mine
are Wendy 5, Mark 3, and Jeffrey 7
months) to visit Nadine at the Highlander
Office. She showed us the nice facilities
and the kids enjoying trying on a feather
bonnet!”
It was great fun having the Montgomery
twins, with their kiddies, visit us one day
last summer. We do hope more Alums will
come along to introduce us to their
families, and let us know first hand what
they are doing?!
JOY ENGEL (Pipes, Dancer, 1962-65)
Mrs. Allen G. Lang, 2327 4th Ave., N.W.
Rochester, Minnesota 55901.
“My husband is halfway through his first
of four years of a residency in orthopedic
surgery at the Mayo Clinic. We enjoy
Rochester very much—it’s very similar to
Iowa City in size and activities offered and
we feel right at home. I’m busy being wife,
mother and quite often substitute father,
as A1 is so busy and home infrequently.
Christy is 4% and Jenny is 2. The Fellows’
Wives Group offers many activities for us
lonely wives and I take advantage of them,
too,” concludes Joy.
ANN MONTGOMERY (Drums, 1962-65)
Mrs. Gerry E. Learner, 241 Emaron Drive,
San Bruno, California 94066
Gerry is a group and pension specialist for
Mutual of New York, and Ann writes:
“This spring we watched as our female
Basset Hound brought 5 darling puppies
into the world. Thy were really cute, but a
lot of work. Fortunately, we were able to
sell them. This summer I flew back to the
Midwest with the boys, Tony 5, and Lance
2, and spent a week in Iowa City with my
sister, Sue and Family. Enjoyed seeing
Iowa City and campus after six years. I
especially enjoyed seeing Nadine. The tour
she gave us of the Highlander facilities-quite
an improvement over the barracks.
Hope the Highlanders can hang on to them.
The boys thought it was fun to put on a
feather bonnet (busby). Wish I could get
back to the Midwest more often, but we
like the Bay Area. It is great having the
ocean 10 minutes away and the mountains
about 3hrs. away for skiing in the winter.”
We, too, wish you could come back more
often. T ’was great seeing you, your sisters
and families, and we had a ball showing off
the Highlander Rooms to you.
MARY ANNA HAASE (Dancer, 1962-66)
Mrs. Norman Engel, 1666 West 4 2n d ,
Davenport, Iowa 52806.
Mary Ann is teaching second grade in
Pleasant Valley. She continues: “We ’re
in our second year of PLAIN (Program of
Learning According to Need) and enjoying
the challenges and rewards of an in­dividualized
program. . .We saw the
Highlanders at one football game this fall.
They looked great and made me feel so
proud!”
‘Wish you could get to Iowa City oftener.
Always will welcome you-so come any
time.
MARY JEANE PHILLIPS (Pipes, Bass
Dru, Student Manager, 1963-65)
Mrs. James Hawtrey, 534 S. Dodge Street,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
“ Jim continues as an elementary art
teacher in Iowa City Schools, and I’m
keeping house for my four f ellas-Stephen 6,
Michael 3%, and Andrew 2 years old, ”
writes Mary. “ Jim and I went on a cam­ping
vacation to Colorado last summer
‘sans sons’ , and got to visit Carolyn Rabe
Hock in Evergreen. We also paid a visit to
Sue Evans Phipps in Fairfield, Iowa, last
winter. We had fun reminiscing about our
’64 Foreign Trip.” It is always comforting
to have Mary Jane continuing to stay on in
Iowa City. She’s a very public spirited gal,
and has done work with the Crisis Center,
and is to be commended for her interest in
community, school and Highlander af­fairs.
NANCY JAKOLAT (Pipes, 1963-65) Mrs.
Phil Brisack, 95-180 Kahela Street, Mililani
Town, Hawaii 96789.
“We had a wonderful trip to the
mainland in September, “writes Nancy.
“ We visited Phil’s parents in Tacoma,
Washington, my parents in Waukegan,
Illinois, and friends in Phoenix, Arizona. I
continue to correspond with my freinds in
Elgin, Scotland, Mr. and Mrs. Grigor
Butler. She enjoyed talking with Nadine,
and was again disappointed that rain
hampered the Highlanders’ performance .
. .We are enjoying Hawaii’s sunshine and
warm weather. It’s hard to imagine snow
and cold weather - not that we miss it! I’m
still working as a dental hygienist. Phil is
still with Hallmark Cards and keeps very
busy with Navy Reserves.” The Brisack
children are Keith 3%, and Kimberly who
is two. Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Butler of Elgin,
Scotland, were again most hospitable to
our Pipe Major, Janet Barron, and a junior
piper, Martha Moore, and you can guess
how very exciting it is for me to renew
friendships with these marvelous people!
So nice that you write to them since your
first meeting in 1964!
MARY JO MORRISON (1957-61, Drums)
Mrs. Gilbert Johnson, 127 Todd Terrace,
Carroll, Iowa 51401.
“ I am teaching vocal music (Grades I
through 12) at Paton-Churdan Community
Schools,” writes Mary Jo. “Gib is
Assistant employee relations-community
relations with the new General Electric
Plant in Carroll. Kelly Katherine is 6 years
old, and Gregory Scott is 17.”
Sadly, we heard of the passing of Jeanne
Hughes Bush, piper, 1957-61, and in
another part of the Newsletter we have an
In Memoriam column which gives a little
more explanation of these untimely
deaths. Mary Jo and Jeanne were dear
friends. Thank you, Mary Jo, for your
news, and always for your generosity to
Highlanders. We wish Carroll were closer
to Iowa City!
DONNA ROGERS (1962-66, Pipes) Mrs.
Dennis Green, 737 Princeton Blvd., No. 5,
Lowell, Massachusetts 01851
Donna’s husband is with Raytheon -
Missile Systems, Bedford, Mass., and she
is teaching Social Science at the McFarlin
School, Chelmsford, Mass.
“ Since moving to Mass., in July, 1972, we
have visited the many exciting places and
historic sites for which the Boston area is
known. The Freedom Trail, Harvard
Square, the North End, are very
interesting. We are quite close to Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont, where we
enjoy hiking and skiing in the mountains,
and strolling along the Rocky Maine coast.
New England is quaint, the people we’ve
met are friendly and we hope to spend our
summer and fall weekend ‘vacations’
getting to know both of them better. Being
from Iowa (here in Mass.) is like being
from the ‘wild west’ and ‘corn country’ .
Oh, well, Mass. WAS the only renegade in
the 1972 Presidential elections . . . maybe
someday they’ll learn,” concludes Donna.
SHIRLEY IRENE BELL (Dancer, 1963-
66) Mrs. Jerry Holmes, 4312 Pine View
Drive N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
Jerry is an attorney for Life Investors,
Inc., and Shirley writes: “ I quit work last
June when Jerry graduated from law
school and Andrew, (now 6 months) was
born two weeks later. (Christopher is 4
years old). We bought a new house in
Cedar Rapids and moved there in
September. I have been busy decorating
the house and keeping up with my boys.
We do enjoy getting down for the Iowa
games and seeing the Highlanders
perform. It really brings back old
memories!”
JANN MAYBERRY (Dru ms, 1963-66)
Mrs. Brent Ruben, 11 Grove Street,
Somerset, New Jersey 08873.
Jann’s husband is Professor at Rutger’s
University in the Department of Human
Communication. “ 1972 wasn’t so much a
year for new undertakings as it was for
follow up on projects begun the year
before,” writes Jann. “ Our daughter,
Robbi, Vh years, is walking a lot, talking
some, and into just about everything.
We’ve been further exploring New York
City and especially enjoying the theatre.
Brent completed his first hard cover book
which has now been adopted in numerous
universities and colleges throughout the
country. All in all, a busy and rewarding
year.” Do hope we can continue to keep in
touch. Always love to get the changes of
address.
LINDA NOLAN (Pipes & Drum Major,
1963-67) Mrs. Richard Polly, 2520 Kings
Road, No. Il l, Dallas, Texas 75219.
“We will be living in England and
Scotland for 4 months, March - July, 1973,”
reports Linda, while Rich observes
European surgical techniques. (He is an
orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. Navy). I
have published several free lance writing
articles this year along with being a
housewife and mother (Matthew is 1%),
and now have a pen name to ‘protect the
innocent’ . We’ve enjoyed Texas the past 5
years and don’t miss cold winters and
shoveling snow one bit.”
It is always nice to recall how Linda
carried on brilliantly with John Stewart
and the rest of us, after Bill Adamson’s
untimely death - from 1965 to 1967, when
die graduated. Thanks again for your
splendid support. Wish the Highlanders
might be on their quadrennial Foreign
Trip while you are in the British Isles -
but you should have beeh there last
summer - 1972!!
CYNTHIA DREIBELBIS (Snare, 1964-
66) Mrs. George Lafkas, 5115 Notre Dame
Road, Stevensville, Michigan 49127.
Both Lafkas’ are teachers: George at
H.S., and Cindy is teaching 2nd grade of 25
students which includes 7 special ed.
children who instead of being sent to
special classrooms, are integrated in a
regular classroom with special
techniques. She continues: “George and I
were married last February 13, 1972.
We’re spending next summer in southern
Europe before George starts graduate
school at Michigan State. We enjoyed
seeing the Highlanders at the
Homecoming Game in October.”
How good to hear about you and yours!
SANDRA BOYD (Pipes, Chorus Director,
1964-66) Mrs. Charles Crowder, 1405 E.
Vegas Valley Dr., No. 289, Las Vegas,
Nevada, 89109.
Chuck is a dealer at the Sahara Hotel.
“ I’m having fun staying home playing
with Alex - one year old - his first year
which has given us many precious
moments. What did I do to fill my days
before he came! Chuck and I certainly are
proud parents. I’m especially grateful to
the Highlander Newsletter for information
about long lost friends.”
Yes, the Newsletter is wonderful to work
on, and our only wish is that more former
Highlanders would let us know of change
of addresses, etc., so that the
Questionnaires may come their way!
GAYLE MASHAW (Drums & Student
Manager, 1964-67) Mrs. Joe McEvoy, 5108
Coachman Ct., Bettendorf, Iowa 52722.
Gayle is “now housewife and mother,
and substitute teacher, Joe is presently
Controller of Truckomatic, Inc. Many
changes have been made in our household
since last year,” continues Gayle happily,
“ In May, Joe found an ideal job. It gave
him a promotion, a different sort of work
and our ticket back to Iowa! In August he
added an Iowa CPA certificate to his
Missouri one. We bought a lovely 4
bedroom home in Bettendorf, and were
able to move July 10. We were living right
and sold our home in St. Louis in one week!
We’ve gotten very involved here. We
worked hard at election time and enjoyed
cheering the Hawkeyes to a dismal
football season. We had season tickets.
The bright spot in football this year was
the Highlanders. The girls truly gave their
best performances ever. I’ve never been
so proud. I keep busy decorating out home,
exploring the Quad Cities, playing bridge,
substituting once or twice a week, and
keeping up with a toddler. Chad, our son,
18 months, has a sunny disposition and
busy hands. We’re glad to be back and
wish the Highlanders nothing but success
for 1973!”
Another loyal, interested and
enthusiastic Alum. Now we’ll expect even
more visits than you could give last year. -
in 1973-74!!
MARSHA MORGAN (Snare, 1964-67)
Mrs. Gary R. Smith, 6626 S. 129th Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68137.
“ Laura Christine will be 1 year old
January 16,1972. Expecting another baby
in May, 1973.1 am a retired teacher now.
Gary is a safety consultant with Alexander
and Alexander Insurance Company. Our
year has been occupied with learning all
about babies in general and Laura in
particular. A highlight in the midst of this
time-consuming job was a delightful week
in New Orleans last spring. It was a
combination business and pleasure trip for
Gary, but all strictly pleasure for me, as
then 3 months old, Laura stayed with her
grandparents. This fall I’ve been taking 2
graduate courses in the evenings at UNO.
From now on, I will be getting ready for
the new baby,” concludes Marsha Might
have a couple of future Highlanders, yes??
Good luck, and enjoy them - they grow
up so fast!
HEATHER ADAMSON (Dancer, 1964-
67) Mrs. Thomas R. Stockman, 1520
Crosby Lane, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
Heather is Ophthalmic Mecial Assistant
for Drs. Wise, Whinery, Judisch out at
Towncrest, and Tom is Assistant Cashier
at the First National Bank. Heather has
exciting news! “ This was a big year at the
Stockman house! We finally have our
baby! We adopted Kristin Janel at the age
of 6 days - she was born November 8.
Needless to say we are overjoyed with our
beautiful little daughter - and future
Highlander, of course! We had a very busy
Christmas, as everyone had to come and
meet the new member of the family. Mom
& Charlie came about mid-December from
Colorado. They’re really proud of their
new granddaughter! TCiey’re still living in
Colorado Springs and loving every minute
of it - although their winter this year was
comparable to Iowa’s ! Bill, Marylee, Billy
and Gary, came from Connecticut - so we
were all together for a few days at
Christmas. It’d been over 4 years since
we’ve all been together - it sure was
great!”
Congratulations to the new little, future
Stockman Highlander! Bring her in to see
us one day!
JEAN NANCY HAYS (Pipes, 1964-67)
Mrs. Craig R. Lewis, U.S. Army Mecial
Research Unit, Kuala Lumpur,
Department of State, Washington, D.C.
20521.
“Craig, Julie (1% year old daughter)
and I have enjoyed a year living in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, directly north of
Singapore,” reports Jean. “Craig is
administrative officer with the Army’s
Medical Research Unit consisting of 7
American officers and their families. To
give you an idea, briefly, of what Malaysia
is like, there are mainly 3 races of people:
Chinese, Malay, and Indian. All wear
different dress and celebrate different
holidays and have and have different
customs. We have witnessed ‘Deepavali -
Hie Festival of Lamps’ - an Indian holiday
that celebrates the death of a tyrant king,
Naragasuran. It was held in October, and
usually a parade of floats with electric
lights forming a colorful event.
‘Thaipusam’ , another Indian or Hindu
festival, where many Indians, to fulfill a
vow to a deity, carry a ‘Kavadi’ with
skewers driven in their bodies for a
penitent punishment. My husband shot
some good slides and several films of this
event - it was absolutely shocking. The
‘Chinese New Year’ is very much like our
Fourth of July in celebration and is held in
February. The Chinese ‘Moon Festival’ in
September celebrates the brightest moon
of the year, with the Chinese baking little
sweet cakes. The Malays are muslims and
celebrate 3 festivals: ‘Hari Raya Puasa’
marking the end of the fasting month,
‘Hari Raya Haji’ - a public holiday, and
processions in public places, and speeches
about his birthday and generally about the
Prophet Muhammad. Locally, most
Americans here have an amah, or house
servant who cleans, cooks, bakes, and does
the washing - sometimes even by hand. We
were lucky to find a 4 bedroom house, with
the cost of living lower for rents, but
higher than U. S. for food. Weather here is
typical of Iowa’s hottest summer day - that
is here year round. Malaysia’s two exports
are its pewter and batek material, along
with rubber and palm oil. Both beautiful
products. Activity-wise, I’m on the Board
of Women’s Divison of the American
Association, and involved with an
Embassy Wives Group. It is certainly an
experience for meeting many important
and friendly people. And surprisingly, I’m
not the only Iowan here! Craft-wise I’ve
taken up copper tooling, Thai-silk flower
making, Chinese cooking, batek painting,
still to fit in Chinese brush painting later.
Needlepoint has been the rage here, too.
It’s fun to join Craig, bowling on the
Embassy league, and I just finished a
women’s league. Great sport! Our 2nd
child due in May, we’re looking forward to
another great year. We enjoy receiving
news from Iowa and the states through the
Alum Association of Highlanders!”
Thanks so much for your colorful stories
of Malaysia and your reactions while
living there, Jean. But come home safely
to us soon.
PAM KLOCKSIEM (Pipes, 1964-68) 102d
S. 36th Street, No. 6, Council Bluffs, Iowa
51501.
Pam is Program Supervisor of the
Council Bluffs Recreation Department.
“ I’m now serving as secretary for the
Scottish Society of Nebraska,” writes
Pam. “ I’m finding that it takes a lot of
time, but I thoroughly enjoy every minute
of it. A young piper from Greenock,
Scotland, moved to Omaha last year, and
he has been giving us pipe lessons. Angus
is an excellent instructor and 1 really feel
that I have learned a lot from him.
However, he is a very traditional Scot­sman
who says, ‘Lassies just don’t play the
pipes! ’ I don’t get discouraged easily so he
is still having to put up with me! Maybe
someday we will have a band. About 30 of
our group attended the Scottish World
Festival in Toronto last summer. I really
enjoyed it even though the crowds were
huge.”
Pam, you must come see us, and play
for us someday. Keep up the lessons!!
MICKEY MCGINNIS (Pipes, 1964-68)
Mrs. Byron Marsolais, 2835 Drummend
Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44120.
Byron is an orthopedic Surgeon, and
Mickey is a statistician and systems
analyst. “Our little girl, Annette Marie,
was born September 16, 1972, on my bir­thday,”
writes Mickey. “ She is coming
along great . . .Last summer my sister,
Susie, was killed in a car accident. She
graduated from Iowa in ’71 in dental
hygiene. She was in Highlanders awhile
but had conflicts with her labs and had to
quit.”
We are indeed saddened to learn of
Susie’s fatal accident. But it is evident that
your little girl will comfort you and
reassure you that we must live for the
present, and you will enjoy her to the
fullest.
CAROL ABBOTT (Pipes, 1965-68) Mrs.
Greg Kontos, 7 Greenwood Avenue Win-throp,
Maine 04364.
Carol is teaching English to 8th graders
in Jay, Maine, home of International
Paper Company Mill, and her husband is
Systems Engineer for Honeywell Com­puters.
Carol reports: “ I plan to begin Grad
school in the fall, possibly to study school
psychology. We’ve bought a house and are
playing ‘Mr. Fix-it’ for the first time.
We’re still excited about a variety of ac­tivities
in Maine so stay very busy.”
DONNA ENSLOW (Pipes, 1965-69) 1430
Nettie, Belvidere, Illinois 61008.
Donna is Community Development
Specialist for Project Intercept, which is a
community-based agency for the
prevention and control of juvenile
delinquency. “ I finally received my M.S.
last June, and am pleased to be working in
a job I enjoy so much,” writes Donna.
• “ I do some casework, in addition to
coordinating the volunteer program,
coordinating the various agencies we work
with, planning community workshops and
seminars, developing new community
resources, writing the monthly newsletter,
I helping with PR, and consulting with other
programs in addition to the various other
‘little’ things that pop up. As you can see, I
keep pretty busy, but am still having fun!
It’s a small, good program for kids that
one very easily becomes strongly com­mitted
to.
I was thinking about Europe all last
summer as I sat in my office Sure wish I
could have returned with the 1972 Foreign
Trip Band!”
You are busy! But that seems to be the
way all Highlander Alums are - mighty
active in their communities, and happy in
their work.
BARBARA HIGGINS (Drums, 1965-69)
Deahlheimer, 415 Grandview Court, Iowa
City, Iowa 52240.
Barbara writes of a separation from her
husband, but that she is back in Iowa City
'“ after living two years in the Panama
Canal Zone, working bilingually as a
secondary social studies and English
teacher at a large private high school in
Panama City, doing some interesting work
for the Department of Defense, and then
taking several jaunts to the South
American capitals, namely, Rio, Buenos
Aires, Santiago, Asuncion, Lima, and
Bogota, I decided to return to the
University in pursuit of graduate studies in
Ed. Psych, beginning in January of’ 73.
Your Newsletter has been ardently read
during these past three years for news
about the Highlanders and alumnae. Since
I will be in Iowa City for a while, I’d
welcome a visit from those who might be
passing through here. My memories of the
Highlanders, Nadine, and our fantastic
summer tour added much to the wealth of
my undergraduate career. Many thanks.
Barbara.”
RUTH JAECKEL (Pipes, Student
Manager, 1965-69) Mrs. Norman E.
Williams, 1416 Crosby Lane, Iowa City,
Iowa 52240.
“Norm and I were married this August,
in my home city -of Waterbury,
Connecticut. It’s been great fun moving
into our house and getting everything
arranged and organized. We’re all settled
now and have begun getting ready for the
holiday season,” reports the Supervisor of
General Zoology Teaching Assistants,
Department of Zoology, University of
Iowa. Ruth’s husband is Professor of
Zoology at the University. We wish the
Williams all the happiness in the world!
TERRY O’BRIEN (Snare, 1965-69) Mrs.
Bill McCombs, 720 E. Market Street, No. 6,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
“ Bill is attending U. of I., I work at ACT
(American College Testing) as a
programmer in their Research &
Developmental division,” is the word from
Terry.
GRETCHEN GROVERT (Pipes, 1965-
69) 1000 Blythwood, Apt. K198, Davenport,
Iowa 52804.
Gretchen is teaching Junior High School
French, “ for the third year in Davenport,”
She continues to say : “ I’d love to have a
reunion of all Alumni so we could chat and
once again try to blow up those pipes!” So
would we love to help plan toward a
Reunion.
How about making these arrangements
for next spring?
DIANE SHAFF (1965-69, Pipes) 2222 S.
Stewart, No. 5 E, Lombard, Illinois 60148.
Diane is teaching art in Bridgeview,
Illinois. She tells us that “ Rosie and I
visited Seaton in L. A. this summer, and
have just returned (January) from Dallas
staying with Carrie Vanderwilt.
We really had a great time seeing them
both.”
This generous Highlander will have to
bring Rosie and come to Iowa City one of
these weekend! We’d love to see you.
LINDA LARSON (Drums, 1965-69) Mrs.
G. Michael Kennedy, 1603 Windsor Drive,
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004.
“ I’m a senior programmer in the
statistical systems department of Allstate
Insurance Company, and Mike’s a security
analyst at the Sears Profit Sharing Fund,”
reports Linda. “We’re liviing in an
apartment in Arlington Heights, but will
be house hunting this year. We’re anxious
to own our own house. Still enjoy working
at Allstate, and became a senior
programmer last year. Was proud of the
Highlanders performance on television
last fall and enjoyed reading about the
European trip. Brought back lots of good
memories of the previous one.”
ROSEMARY DROBNICH (Dancer,
1966-69 ) 2222 S. Stewart, No.5E, Lombard,
Illinois 60148.
Rosemary is teaching first grade in
Argo-Summit, Illinois. “ I was so excited to
see the Highlanders perform at the
Wisconsin-Iowa game last fall,” relates
Rosie. “ It was great talking to Nadine and
knowing that I had a few friends in that
hositle stadium.” And it was so great of
you to come over to our section for a visit,
Rosie. We always love to meet our Alums
wherever we go out-of-state! And come to
Iowa City for a weekend next fall!!
JEAN ROHLF (Drums, 1966-68) Mrs.
Randall Jordison, 303 Melrose Court, Iowa
City, Iowa 52240.
Jean is Junior High Librarian - head of
media center at northwest Junior High
' School. Jean’s husband is a Ph. D student
in hospital administration. “We bought an
old house in Iowa City which we’ve
redone,” reports Jean. “ I am chapter
advisor for Alpha Chi Omega and vice
president of the University P.E.O.
group.”
SUSAN PARRY (Pipes, 1966-69) Mrs.
Gary Gordon, 940 7th Avenue, 34,
Carmanche, Iowa 51730.
“ This fall has been expensive for us,”
Susan writes. “ I have spent a lot of time in
tthe hospital with bronchial asthma.
Hopefully 1973 will be better.” Susan is
pharmacist at Clinton Osco Drug, and
Gary is teaching, coaching and recruiting
at Clinton Community College.
We do hope you will be able to shake that
asthma, Susan, or find a better climate for
your problems. We miss you at Iowa city
Osco Drug Co. very much, though.
PAMELA AUSTIN (Dancer, 1966-69)
Mrs. John C. Hendricks, 905 Cherry Apt.
702, Seattle, Washington 98104.
Pam is a medical technologist in Clinical
Chemistry & Toxicology, Harborview
Hospital, U. of Washington, and her
husband is a medical intern at U. of
Washington Hospitals. “We’re still on the
move,” Pam tells us. “ This time back
toward the mid-west for John’s surgical
Residency at Mayo Clinic. We’ll be able to
see Iowa games and the Highlanders
again! In the meantime, we’re thoroughly
enjoying our beautiful city of Seattle,
surrounded by the Cascade & Olympic
mountains, lakes, and the Pacific. It’s
been an exciting year of internship! No
I little ones yet, but family plarts will no
doubt follow our next move.”
Do look up up when you come back to the
mid-west, and let us know of any change of
address, Pam.
KATHY MONAHAN (Dancer & Drum
Major, 1966-70) RFD 2, Sebago Lake,
Maine 04075.
Kathy is Coordinator of Student
Activities at the University of Maine,
Portland-Gorham. She writes: “ Things
are going well for this old Highlander.
Maine is beautiful and I have a good job.
However, plans for next year are up in the
air - I’ve applied to law schools across the
country and hopefully will be attending
one next fall. Hi! to all the Highlanders of
my vintage, and best of luck to the present
group.”
Kathy, why not come back to Iowa and
the School of Law? We’d love having you in
Iowa City once again.
CYNTHIA J. WADDELL (Pipes, 1966-
70 ) 6738 N. Lakewood 3 rd, Chicago, Illinois
60626.
Cynthia is still in Chicago and writes:
“ Just started new job last week - Yves
Rocher Ltd., in the Wrigley Bldg. Still in
merchandising. So far I love it.” She
concludes with this word about her piping:
“ Joined the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe
Band. Great group of people who have
been together 46 years and traveled all
over the world. They had 55 performances
last month. It’s been 2 years since I’ve
realiy played, but fortunately they play
most of the tunes my hqmetown band did. I
still see Shaff & Drobnich and we
chaperone each other, too. If any of the
members or Alums are in Chicago, call
me. I’ll show you around the town - love it.
Went to Tororonto Scottish Festival - was
fantastic. Go next August if you get the
chance! I am.” How great that Cynthia is
beginning to play again; she’s too good a
piper not to keep it up!
NANCY BERGERT (Pipes, 1966-70) 921
Old Marion Rd., N.E., No. 202 B Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
Nancy is teacher of Physical Education
and Coach at Kennedy High School, and
she reports: “Still hangin’ in there!”
Being this close, we might expect a visit
one day, Nancy??
SUE KUNTZ (Pipes, 1966-70) Mrs.
Steven Kading, 239 Ferson Avenue, Iowa
City, Iowa 52240.
Sue is teaching Spanish at Taft Junior
High in Cedar Rapids.
Her husband will complete his junior
year in medical school in May. “ In
October, 1972, we moved back to Iowa City
from Cedar Rapids so that Steve could be
closer to the hospitals,” writes Sue. “ I still
teach in Cedar Rapids so spend a lot of
time on the road. Spring break finds me
chaperoning a mixture of Cedar Rapids
Spanish students to Mexico City by busy
which brings back memories of our
European travels. My eight junior high
girls are more excited about the bus ride
than the destination. I valgame Dies!”
DEBORAH ANN HANSON (Bass Drum,
1966-70), 319 N. 11th, Fort Dodge, Iowa
50501.
“Spent Christmas with Lynne and
family in Minneapolis. Gerry and family
still in New Jersey. I’m trying to find a job
in Minneapolis area but have no idea when
or if move will occur,” reports Debbie. She
is Rehabilitation Counselor at the North
Central Rehabilitation Center and
Sheltered Workshop in Fort Dodge. “Terry
Seaton Petit calls periodically from L.A.
Girls look better than ever in my opinion.
Keep up good work! Saw you at Minn. vs.
Iowa game, but didn’t make it out of
stadium to say Hi.” Debbie is good in
giving us her sisters’ addresses, etc..
NANCY LYNNE HANSON, (Pipes, 1957-
61), Mrs. LaDue, 1313 Knobhill Lane
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337. They have
Deborah 9, Jan J. 8, Kristin 6, Corey 3.
GERALDINE ANN HANSON (Bass
Drum, 1954-58) Mrs. James King, 145 Park
Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042.
Their son Phillip is 4.
BETSY CLUTLER (Dancer, 1966-70)
1318 Algonquin Road, Apt. 2E,
Schaumburg, Illinois 60172.
“Dear Friends,” writes Betsy, “ at
present an involved in many extra
curricular sports, also am taking scuba
diving lessons and plan to use it in
Acapulco this spring. Summer will be
spent traveling the eastern states and
Canada. Last summer went to the western
states and Hawaii. Might be interested in
knowing that my drill team is doing a half-time
basketball performance (Scottish) of
course, with pipes and dancers.” Betsy is
teaching High School Education at Rolling
Meadows High School, Illinois.
FERN GODDARD (Pipes, 1966-70) Mrs.
Paul I. Weston, 1418 8th Avenue West,
Seattle, Washington, 98119.
Fern is Cost Accountant at Dames &
Monroe, Consultants in Life and Earth
Sciences; Paul is Systems Engineer at
Darigold Dairies. Fern says: “We have a
beautiful, huge house on Queen Anne Hill
about 2 minutes from the center, with a
view overlooking Puget Sound, and in the
distance, the Olympic Mountains. We have
only had one snow this season, but it was a
doozy. The Seattle people don’t have the
facilities to handle snow and everyone just
panicked. We’ve been trying to get things
ready to send home for Chrsitmas but
everything has been so hectic! Hope
everyone has a wonderful holiday and
hope to hear of you coming to this area.
How about the Tatoo next year that’s held
annually in Seattle? I hope to get around to
joining a pipe band here in Seattle. Will let
you know what happens with that. . .Hope
all Highlanders had a good and grand
European tour in ’72, but it could never
match the one in ’68! I want to say a
speical HI! to all my buddies from the ’68
trip and hope you’re all still kickin’ up your
heels with happiness . . .Best of luck to
everyone!”
RACHEL HAVERKAMP (Drums, 1966-
70) Mrs. James L. Walkup, 243 26th Street
Drive S. E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.
James is the manager and agent for
Walkup Insurance Agency. Rachel is
bookkeeper for the Agency. “ I spent 3
weeks as a resident of California as a
Marine Corps wife, then due to a death in
the family, we returned to Cedar Rapids to
enter the insurance business. We are
enjoying our work and are the owners of a
comfortable house of our own. I will be
working part time with the Drug
Education program through Joint County
School System in Cedar Rapids, beginning
this January,” concludes Rachel. It is
good to know that she is back in Iowa once
more. Come see us!
KATHY STUFF (Pipes, 1967-70) 502 7th
Avenue, Coralville, Iowa 52241.
Kathy is Medical Technologist in
Biochemistry at U.I, Hospitals. “Still good
to run into other Highlanders, still quite a
few around Iowa City,” reports Kathy.
“After Christmas went skiing in Colorado
for a week. Planning another week in
February to Utah. Anyone who has the but,
perhaps we can get together somewhere.
Last summer, went canoeing down the
Rock River in Illinois, and also a trip down
the Vermillion in central Illinois with
about 12 canoes. Grant time! This
summer, a group is planning a trip in rafts
down the Green River in Colorado. Care to
join? Enjoyed the Highlanders more than
ever at this fall’s football games . . .1 will
have to dig out those pipes and rubber bag
(?) and see if I can get air through them!”
Kathy also confides that she is engaged
to Steve Knutson from Fort Dodge, Iowa,
who will be a Pharmacy graduate this
June, and they plan their wedding for this
summer. Congratulations and good wishes
to both of you, Kathy.
LINDA VEENKER (Pipes, 1966-70)
Mrs. Ray W. Mullins, Jr., 709 Lamar
Place, Apt. 105, Austin, Texas 78752.
“ Greetings, Highlanders!” , replies
Linda.” Since I missed last year’s
Newsletter, I’ll skip briefly over the events
of the last couple of years. Ray and I were
married December, 1970, and he left for
Korea in Jan., 1971. He was stationed there
with the Army’s Second Infantry Division
at Camp Casey as a helicopter pilot. After
much scrambling with papers, visas, and
shots (yes, all sorts of fun shots!) I finally
got to Seoul in May. Fortunately, Ray met
me at the airport, or I would have been
lost! Korea was an experience. It’s
impossible to describe my day briefly, but
I’ll try. Ray was, as I said, at Camp Casey,
and I lived in Seoul in a large Korean
apartment complex. Since Ray was able to
get to Seoul only on occasional weekends,
another ‘week-end wife’ and I shared an
apartment. The apartment was equipped
with all the modern conveniences
(electicity, running water!) but there was
no assurance that they would work at any
given instance! Have you ever been in the
middle of washing your hair, and suddenly
- no more water? ? Or have you ever turned
nn the -faucet while washing sheets (by
hand in the bathtub, of course) only to be
greeted by air bubbles! and sand; instead
of rinse water? All sorts of bad words tend
to burst into one’s vocabulary! Also, we
couldn’t drink the water without boiling it.
Even that water upset our insides, so we
had to tote all our drinking and cooking
water from the Seoul army compound to
our complex and up the stairs to our 3rd
floor apartment. By the end of our stay, we
had extremely well- developed muscles. If
Ray wasn’t able to be in Seoul for the
weekends, I ’d ride the bus to and from
Casey on Saturdays and Sundays. Casey
and Seoul were only 30 miles apart, but the
bus ride was 1% hours long each way. That
got to be dangerous as the Koreans would
drive like maniacs and play games with
any object (be it pedestrian, excart,
bicycle, auto, bus, gravel truck, or train)
that they might encounter. Also, the roads
were narrow, rambling, and full of chuck
holes. Since I wasn’t allowed to stay
overnight at Casey, I had 3 hours of bus
travel and constant fright each time I went
to see Ray.
I came back to the states Jan, 1972, and
Ray got back in Feb., once again a
civilian. In late February we came to
Austin to visit Ray’s grandparents, and we
decided to stay in the area. Ray is
employed by Best Products. He is
currently working in the camera and stero
department, which he enjoys very much.
I’m working at the Texas School for the
Blind in the Instructional Media
Laboratory. I help teachers chose
mateials for use with the students. The
past couple years have been hectic, but,
fun! Right now we’re enjoying our relative
calm! Best wishes to all the Highlanders,
past and present. If any of you are in the
Austin area, do look us up.”
What an experience, Linda. But are we
ever glad you’re back in good old U.S.A.,
with Ray. Do hope you may come this way
one day, if you do you’ll certainly be
welcome in the Highlander Office.
KAREN MOHR (Pipes, 1966-70) Mrs.
Fred J. Whyte, 10301 Charterhouse Little
Rock, Arkansas 72207 FRED WHYTE
(Director, 1968-1970),
“ 1972 has been a busy and good year,”
writes Karen, sister of our Drum Major. “ I
have recently completed a course at the
University of Arkansas Medical Center
and become a certified Pediatric Nurse
Clinician. The work is most interesting and
has been an entirely new challenge -
examining, diagnosing and prescribing.
Fred has been absorbed in his work and is
still travelling a great deal. He met Kathy
Monahan in St. Louis last March during
the American College Unions
International Convention. In August
business took him to Billings, Montana,
where he had a pleasant reunion with Sue
and John Stewart. We have purchased a
home here in Little Rock and are very
proud of our recent addition to the family,
a female minature subnauzer,
appropriately named ‘Maggie Cameron’ .
It was fantastic seeing a lot of Highlanders
at my sister, Barb’s, wedding. Fred really
enjoyed playing some old favorites on the
pipes for those girls who were so loyal. We
will certainly make every attempt to
attend Homecoming this coming year and
see the band perform.”
We’ll look forward to your return in ’73?
Fine!
LINDA REHMKE (Pipes, 1967-71) Mrs.
Larry D. Nielsen, Box 192, Van Horne,
Iowa 52346.
“ I am teaching English and Speech at
Benton Community High School in Van
Horne. Larry is a CPA working for
McGladdrey, Hansen, Dunn and Company
in Cedar Rapids. Larry was discharged
from the Air Force in late October, 1971, so
we packed our things in Cocoa Beach,
Florida, and moved back to Iowa just in
time for winter. Larry was lucky to find a
job with a CPA firm in Cedar Rapids. I
spent my time substituting at East
Buchanan School in Winthrop, Iowa. I was
very fortunate in July 1972, to find a
teaching position in Benton Community
School District. We now live in Van Horne.
I teach high school English and Speech and
I love every minute of it. I wish everyone a
Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous
New Year, “ concludes Linda. Now, the
Nielsens may be able to come to some
games next fall. Look up up!
LORRAINE ROTH (Pipes, 1967-71) 125
Adams, West Union, Iowa 52175
“May be directing the high school drill
team soon, and have been asked to start a
5th-6th grade drill team. I plan to start
back to school this summer - beginning a
master’s in guidance. Hope to become an
elementary counselor,” concludes
Lorraine. She is presently teaching 6th
grade in West Union. We hope she comes
back to Iowa City for her graduate work.
BARBARA FRANK (Dancer, 1967-71)
Mrs. Mark Rosenberg, APDO 6-369
Guadalajara 6, Jalisco, Mexico and - or
5244 Monroe St., Skokie, Illinois.
“ Hello to all the Highlanders!” , writes
Barb from Mexico. “ I hope many will
return the questionnaire because it’s in­teresting
to read where old friends are
now. My husband, Mark, and I are back in
Guadalajara for Mark’s second year in
Medical school. We hope to be back in the
good ol’ U,S.A. next year.”
Yes, we will look forward to the
Rosenberg’s return to the States. Keep us
posted of your change of address, Barb.
CAROLE TORAN (Dancer, 1967-71)
Mrs. Donald Kuchare, 9047 Street Rd. 13,
Apt. 304, Jacksonville, Florida 32217.
Carole’s husband is Sales Engineer with
Montgomery Elevator Company and she is
Assistant better dress buyer at Feer-chgott’s
of Florida.
“ We have enjoyed our last year and a
half in Jacksonville, Fla, with the chance
to travel and see many interesting places
here in the South,” writes Carol