Omega Dinner
Six-Thirty
Friday.
April
Twenty-Seventh
Nineteen HunareC
and Ninety
Cardinal Hall
L. A. Pittenger
Student Center
Ball State
University
Program
Reception, Terrace Lounge
Dinner, Cardinal Hall
Dr. Judith -Roepke, Associate Provost, Academic Programs and
Faculty Development, Presiding
Moment of Silence
Dinner
Remarks, Dr. John E. Worthen, President
Presentation of Omegas, Dr. C. Warren Vander Hill, Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Conferral of Emeritus Status—Dr. Worthen
Recessional of Omegas
Omega Photographs—Music Lounge
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Menu
Fresh Spinach Salad
Henry Poularde IV Chicken
Herbed Rice
Fresh Asparagus with Red Bell Pepper
Whole Wheat. Rolls
Peppermint Chocolate Dessert
Omegas
Joe L. Alford James Marine
Betty Beeson Joanna Midtly`ng
Diana Bell Peter M. Mitchell
Harry H. Bell Kenneth G. Nunnelly
Welker Bishop Betty Pogue-Hadley
Robert Bowman Alvertia E Quesenberry
Carol M. Fisher M. Edward Ratliff
Kenneth L. Foster Charles Seaver
Gloria Griner Margaret Seitz
Donald Hedrick Robert Seitz
James R. Johnson Helen M. Smith
Gertrude (Eileen) Keener Emmett C. Sponsel
Raymond Kennedy William G. Trenfield
John L. Klem Ann Twining
John L. Kurtz Robert C. Weiss
Barbara Manford Harold L. Zimmack
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Omegas
JOE L. ALFORD
Since joining the Ball State administrative staff in 1976, Joe Alford has
served as director of. planned giving, assistant director of alumni and development programs, and director of advancement services. Hundreds of
students have benefitted from his coordination of student telefunds,
alumni volunteers have profited from his liaisson with professional
societies, and campus colleagues have reaped the rewards of his work as
both fund raiser and friend raiser. In his work toward upgrading information systems for use in both alumni and development procedures, Joe was
responsible for maintaining accurate data concerning the entire alumni
body. His dedication through the years has strengthened advancement
services, and he leaves Ball State a legacy of commitment to maintaining
the integral link between the university and its graduates.
BETTY BEESON
Betty Beeson has served the Department of Elementary Education for sixteen years as an excellent teacher, adviser, and coordinator of early childhood programs. She has been the adviser for the two-year program and
chaired several of the early childhood education conferences that are held
annually on the campus. In addition, Dr. Beeson has been president of
the board of United Day Care and regional representative for the Indiana
Association for Education of Young Children. She has won a Service
Award from Kappa Delta Pi and an Alumni Award from Ball State University. She also serves on the alumni board. Dr. Beeson currently directs
the Early Enrichment Program, a laboratory for young children and a research facility for staff and advanced graduate students. Dr. Beeson has
served the department superbly. All of us are grateful for her outstanding
contributions, and we will miss her leadership in early childhood
education.
DIANA BELL
Diana Bell has devoted thirteen years of service to University Libraries.
Her varied career includes contributions at 'Iowa State University, the
University of Pittsburgh, Carlow College, University of Louisville, SUNY
Buffalo, and the Virginia State Library. She served these institutions with
distinction and in many capacities. For us Diana was a specialist in microforms cataloging; in other institutions she was reference librarian,
cataloger, and head of monographic cataloging. She extended her expertise beyond the cataloging desk to assist in developing a bibliography on
physical education. We celebrate her faithful, productive service, and we
thank her for it.
HARRY H. BELL
In 1968 Dr. Harry Bell brought his expertise in secondary education to
the Department of Secondary, Adult, and Higher Education. His broad
range of skills resulted in an impressive trail of leadership roles in, the
Teachers College. He served as the coordinator of the General
Methods/Participation Program and was instrumental in designing content reading offerings for secondary teachers. His greatest contribution,
perhaps, has been as the director of programs in junior high/middle
school education—a post that he held for more than fifteen years. He has
conducted significant research, published regularly, and been an active
member of the Phi Delta Kappa national honorary for professional educators, including service as president of the Ball State chapter. _
Seldom is a department required to bid adieu to such a professional
"Man for All Seasons." With all these significant contributions, Dr. Bell
will be best remembered for his commitment to people.
WELKER BISHOP
As assistant dean of housing, Welker Bishop spearheaded the university's
housing area for twenty-six years including its dramatic expansion period.
Under his hand, 19 residence halls were designed, built, or opened; 45
units in Anthony Family Housing and the 450 Scheidler units were
opened in the 1960s. Not only did he touch. Student Affairs co-workers
and staff, "Bish" also helped cement - the marriage between Student Affairs
and Business Affairs at Ball State—a relationship that other housing
professionals envy. Parents and students came to appreciate his fairness
during difficult conferences and his teaching approach to a problem. His
colleagues in Student Affairs and in Teachers College have valued his
contributions to committee work and policy building. We thank him for
his wisdom in leadership roles and sensitivity to all of us as persons.
ROBERT BOWMAN
For twenty-eight years Robert Bowman has made important contributions to the Department of BUsiness Education and Office Administration. His loyalty and service as a leader in the field of data processing were
consistent and steady. His pleasant personality and disposition made relationships with students and colleagues enjoyable and productive. Bob
Bowman's interest in and concern for the welfare of students and faculty
will be missed. His Colleagues offer their thanks and best wishes in his future endeavors.
CAROL M. FISHER
For twenty-five years, Dr. Carol M. Fisher has rendered outstanding service to high school and college students, nontraditional learners, Ball
State faculty, and the greater Muncie community through myriad responsibilities in academic, creative, and administrative endeavors.
Carol began her Ball State career as a core teacher with the Burris
Laboratory School and later joined the faculty and staff of Continuing
Education as the assistant director of extended services and professor of
continuing education. She coordinated the Independent Study Program,
noncredit enrichment classes, and Continuing Education Programs for
Women.
In 1977 she was appointed as the first director of the universitycommunity educational project, the E. B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (then
called the Minnetrista Center), a position she held for ten years. On her
return to Continuing Education she started the Gateway Center for NonTraditional Returning Students. Carol has been a good friend to students
and faculty alike who will miss her friendly smile, caring attitude, and
willingness to serve.
KENNETH L. FOSTER
Dr. Kenneth L. Foster has served as assistant principal at Burris Laboratory School since 1963. During his twenty-seven years at Burris he has
demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the school and the students it
serves. Dr. Foster's work with students and faculty has been characterized
by patience, honesty, thoughtfulness, diligence, and poise.
His conscientious attention to the details that keep a school running
smoothly will be missed. His wise counsel has been highly valued. Dr.
Foster is a dedicated professional educator, and Burris Laboratory School
is deeply indebted to him for his services.
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GLORIA GRINER
During her twenty-year tenure in the School of Music, Gloria Griner has
been asked to assume 'numerous and varied responsibilities. Besides her
teaching duties in the piano studio and the Division of Music Education,
she has been much in demand as an accompanist and served for many
years as pianist for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. She also has been
highly active in such professional and community organizations as Mu
Phi Epsilon, the Music Educators National Conference, and the music
committee of the First Presbyterian Church; she is a past president of the
Women's Symphony board, the Muncie Symphony board, and the Art
Students' League. Gloria Griner is a highly valued member of the School
of Music faculty and the Muncie community. She will be sorely missed by
her students and colleagues alike.
DONALD HEDRICK
Dr. Donald Hedrick joined the Department of Secondary, Higher, and
Foundations of Education in 1969.. With a doctorate in administration
and supervision froin Indiana University and several years' experience in
school administration, including a superintendency, he brought a wealth
of public-school knowledge to the program. He has served as an area coordinator of student teaching in Marion County for most of his eighteen
years at Ball State. Active in placing and supervising hundreds Of student
teachers, he has always taken a special interest in assisting Ball State students in job placement activities. He will be missed as a Ball State advo
cate for teaching in Indiana.
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JAMES R. JOHNSON
Jim Johnson came to Ball State as a grants finance officer in 1964, after
closing a local downtown hardware store that had been in his family for
three generations.
Later, he was named assistant director of the Office of Research and
grants finance officer. In 1971, when the Business Office was reorganized,
his title became contracts and grants officer, and he was assigned full-time
to Business Affairs.
Jim always enjoyed working with the faculty, staff, and students during
his twenty-five years. He was proud of having graduated froin Burris High
School and of having been a student at Ball State as well as an employee
and that his three children graduated from Ball State. We will miss him
and the products he sold for the Kiwanis Club.
and his hearty laugh
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_GERTRUDE (EILEEN) KEENER
Eileen Keener served the School of Physical Education in the roles of
coach, educator, and administrator for twenty-four years. Although she
was hired primarily for her expertise in elementary physical education,
she also spent her early years as a successful coach of field hockey and
lacrosse. From 1975 to 1980 she was the director of Women's Athletics.
Her leadership was instrumental to the phenomenal growth of women's
athletics at Ball State as well as in the state of Indiana. She served as the
Physical Education Professional Program director and held elected and appointed positions in state and regional organizations. Eileen Keener will
be remembered by friends and c011ea.gues for integrity and leadership in
her pursuit of professional excellence.
RAYMOND KENNEDY
An associate director of admissions; Ray Kennedy has represented Ball
State since 1968. In particular he has been the voice of the university in
`southern Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. His name is frequeqtly mentioned by students and parents who quote him often- and accurately and
are comfortable with and grateful for the information he has given them.
Southern Indiana citizens remember Ray from their high school days,
and the traits that made him successful with high school students have
made him approachable to Ball State students.
As teacher, coach, principal, associate director of admissions, and
friend, Ray has added to the quality of life of many Indiana residents and
Ball State colleagues. He has worked selflessly and driven the countryside
to introduce the university to many.
JOHN L. KLEM
Dr. John Klem has given thirty-four years of dedicated service to Ball
State University, first as instructor of English and later as director of Student Financial Aid. He joined the Graduate School as director of Graduate Programs in 1964 and four years later was assigned to the
Department of Educational Psychology, where he remained until his
retirement.
Dr. Klem's teaching ability was recognized when undergraduate students selected him as Ball State University's Outstanding Teacher two
years in a row. Faculty recognized his expertise" and often approached him
for suggestions to improve their own teaching skills.
His influence transcended the Ball State campus: he is known nationally as an accomplished after-dinner speaker and workshop leader on such
topics as motivation and stress management. The Department of Educa- tiOnal Psychology is indebted to Dr. John Klem for his exemplary service.
He is truly one of a kind.
JOHN L. KURTZ
John Kurtz became , chairperson of the telecommunications department
when he joined the Ball State faculty in September 1980. He was involved
in the initial planning as weH as continuing oversight of construction of
the Edmund F. Ball Telecommunications Building. The department has
undertaken two major curriculum revisions in the past ten years.
Before coming to Ball State, Kurtz spent most of his life in broadcasting,
starting with appearances on the old network radio series "The Shadow:'
"Mr. Keene, Tracer of Lost Pers,ons," and "Casey, Crime Photographer," beginning'in 1942. He spent twenty years in different facets of commercial
broadcasting, then eighteen years in the radio and television department
of:Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
BARBARA MANFORD
For the past twenty years Barbara Manford has served Ball State University and the School of Music as a performing artist and a studio teacher of
voice. From 1951 to 1968 she resided in Europe, principally in Milan.
During this period she performed throughout Italy as well as in Paris,
including major roles in twelve leading opera houses. In 1970 Gian Carlo
Menotti chose her for a leading role in the world premier of his play The
Leper. She has been heard widely as soloist, with orchestras and in oratorio
performances and has sung under many leading European and American
conductors. She has- also produced several records with faculty collaborators and has been active as an adjudicator and presenter of master classes.
She will long be remembered by her dedicated students and friends.
JAMES MARINE
James Marine was named director of Student Programs in July of 1964.
Since that time the title has changed and the responsibilities have increased many fold as the university and the area of Student Programs
have grown. Marine has been a role model for thousands oistudents who
were privileged to work with him, and his work in establishing a student
leadership program has been a model for many other universities. Jim
Marine advised the Student Association, Student Foundation,
Homecoming Committee, Student Leadership Development Board, and
numerous other student organizations and committees, and taught
undergraduate leadership classes and in the Student Personnel Program
with distinction. For twenty-six years his door has been open to students,
and he shared their concerns with sincerity and dedication. Jim is an
admired and trusted leader and friend to professional and support staff
alike.
JOANNA MIDTLYNG
Joanna Midtlyng, a nationally recognized aquatic educator and author,
dedicated her life to teaching and professional service. As an educator she
always demonstrated a deep concern for the welfare of her students and
went out of her way to provide needed assistance. Her professional service
included aquatic leadership positions in national, district, and state organizations, as well as in the Muncie chapter of the American Red Cross.
She has served as an aquatic consultant to professional organizations and
edited several national publications. As the recipient of both the Honor
Award and the Outstanding Service Award, she has been recognized by
the National Aquatic Council for her contributions to the aquatic profession. Joanna Midtlyng will,be remembered for her dedicated leadership,
service, and integrity.
PETER M. MITCHELL
Dr. Peter Mitchell has served the Counseling and Psychological Services
Center and the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance
Services for twenty-one years as an outstanding teacher, counselor, and
administrator. He was director of the counseling center for Nil years be-
tween 1968 and 1978 and director of the doctoral program in counseling
psychology for three years.
He also served as director of tr a ining in the counseling center between
1988 and 1990 and taught in the B.S.U. program in Europe. In all of these
capacities Dr. Mitchell served in an exemplary way. The center is grateful
and indebted to him for his outstanding service and leadership and will
miss his competence, kindness, and leadership.
KENNETH G. NUNNELLY
For twenty-one years Kenneth Nunnelly has served the Counseling and
Psychological Services Center and the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services. During this time he served as a teacher
and counselor as well as an administrator. In his administrative capacity
he was director of training for the counseling center for ten years between
1978 and 1988. He taught in the Ball State University program in Europe
as well. The center is grateful to Ken for his many contributions over the
years.
BETTY POGUE-HADLEY
Dr. Betty Pogue-Hadley has served the Department of Elementary Education for twenty-two years as a dedicated faculty member. Her contributions to the department and Ball State have been significant. She founded
the Living-Learning Laboratory, a qualitative pre-school program sponsored by the Department of Elementary Education. Dr. Hadley has been
involved with the coalition between. Ball State University and Bank
Street College. In addition, during the 1989-90 academic year, she
provided staff development for more than one hundred supervisors of student teachers in elementary buildings throughout Muncie and Delaware
County. She has played an important part in developing both the
master's and doctoral programs in early childhood. Dr. Pogue-Hadley is
active in the Graham Pogue scholarship Fund and was heavily involved
in the Huffer Project for students working on associate degrees. She has
taught in both the early childhood and elementary education programs
and supervised student teachers. She will be missed by her colleagues.
ALVERTIA F. QUESENBERRY
Dr. Alvertia Quesenberry has been a member ofthe faculty of the Department of Home l±conomics for thirty years. During this time she has
taught more than five thousand students, primarily in the subjects of textiles ricl clothing.
Her research interests have included clothing for the handicapped, textile weaving, and the making of bobbin lace. During her tenure at Ball
State she has spent many extra hours working with her students outside
class. Her dedication to the university will be greatly missed.
M. EDWARD RATLIFF
Dr. Edward Ratliff has served Ball State University as a faculty member
and administator since 1972. He formerly served as a teacher and principal in the Indiana public schools and as a staff member at Purdue University. His contributions included important service on the teaching
faculty both on campus and in the Ball State University program in
Europe.
For 18 years, his primary assignment has been in the School of Continuing Education and Public Service, where he served as director of Independent Study and Contract Programs and assisted with off-campus student advising. In each of these realms his concern has always been to
meet the needs and interests of students. We are grateful for his contributions to Ball State University.
CHARLES -SEAVER
Ten years ago Chuck Seaver came to Ball State with a wealth of energyconservation expertise. Since then, his primary effort has been to study
the various uses of energy in university facilities and to monitor the effective Use of energy by the university community. Prudent use of energy has
required diligence and dedication on his behalf that have served Ball
State's commitment to as well as our national interest -in conserving
energy resources. The Physical Plant staff appreciates Chuck's countless
contributions to the university with his talent and expertise.
MARGARET SEITZ
Professor Margaret Seitz has given the Department of Business Education
and Office Administration eighteen years of valuable service. Her openness and innovative suggestions concerning departmental issues and curricular matters were significant contributions. Her first priority has always
been to serve the best interests of her students, and her dedication has
benefitted innumerable students in the pursuit of their educational and
professional goals. The department is indebted to Margaret Seitz and
wishes her a challenging and , rewarding future.
ROBERT SEITZ
Dr. Robert Seitz has been on the faculty of the Department of Special
, Education for twenty-one years. During these years he has been an outstanding teacher, an efficient but always personable administrator, and a
valued'friend to his students and colleagues. He has provided leadership
for the department's gifted and talented program and trained many of
Indiana's special education administrators. Bob has provided countless
hours of assistance to special education administrators in the field and has
been honored with several meritorious service awards from the Indiana
Council for Administrators of Special Education. At the top of a long list
of Bob's qualities that we will miss the most are his wit and humor, professionalism, sage counsel, and sincere dedication to special education.
HELEN M. SMITH
Dr. Helen Smith has served the Department of Home Economics for
twenty years as an administrator.and outstanding instructor of nutrition.
She was chairperson of the department between 1978 and 1987 and
served as director of the Dietetics Program for several years. Her concern
for and interest in students have been shown in her role as an academic
adviser to the dietetics and education majors in the department over the
past two years.
A specialist in child nutrition, she was director of a federally funded
project to develop a K-12 teacher training program in nutrition education.
Dr. Smith has served in an outstanding manner, and for this the department is grateful. Her sincere kindness to both students and colleagues will
be greatly missed.
EMMETT C. SPONSEL
Emmett Sponsel graduated from Ball State in June 1962 with a bachelor of
science in fine arts degree and started to work for the university full-time
the next month. It did not take him long to become an essential member
of the publications staff. Over the years he has changed the image of Ball
State, adding distinction. He has designed not only thousands of
publications—of recent memory, the E. B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
booklet, Ned Griner's Side by Side with Coarser Plants, the Art Gallery
reports and show catalogs—but also the Ball State University seal and the
streamlined logo we call "the new Bennie," the institutional letterhead
and business cards, the building signs, the spectacularly beautiful honorary degree certificates, and even the university identifier for all the new
Ball State vehicles. His work even extends off campus, for it was he who
designed the logo for district 5 of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Emmett will not soon be forgotten. In fact, at the Office of Publication Services, we are not sure thht we can get along without
him, -'but we wish him well.
WILLIAM G. TREN FIELD
Dr. Trenfield began his career at Ball State in 1963, bringing with him
considerable experience as a classroom teacher of both elementary and
secondary school students. Although his principal involvement has been
the supervision of student teachers, he has also been called upon to share
his expertise in the classroom with both undergraduate and graduate students. His patience, intelligence, and wise counsel have benefitt red innumerable students throughout his twenty-seven years of faithful service.
Dr. Trenfield served four years as editor of The Teacher Educator during
its early years; he was assistant chairperson of the department and served
as acting department chairperson. All who have known him have developed a deep respect for this most valued colleague and friend. The
Department of Secondary, Higher, and Foundations of Education will
miss him.
ANN TWINING
Mrs. Ann Twining was one of the founders of the Department of Special
Education twenty-eight years ago. Her major area of emphasis has been
the deaf-education program. Thrdugh her involvement, this program has
continued to expand over the years and has achieved a national reputation for excellence. Undoubtedly, many of the teachers of children with
hearing impairments in Indiana and surrounding states have had Ann as
an instructor. It will be difficult for the department to replace Ann because her combined traits of kindness, academic rigor, fairness, professionalism, and dedication area rare mix indeed.
ROBERT C. WEISS
Robert Weiss served the School of Physical Education for twenty-nine
years as an outstanding teacher, coach, and administrator. In men's'gymnastics, he coached the first Ball State gymnast to appear twice in the
NCAA championships. Recognized by colleagues for his innovative curriculum development and administrative skills, he served the school well
as acting director and chairperson of the Department of Men's Physical
Education and administrative assistant to the director of t1 4e School of
Physical Education. His computer skills and programming have earned
copyrights for him and the university. The school is',inCrebted to him for
his leadership and Will miss his commitment to academic, athletic, and
administrative excellence, as well as his quick wit and humor.
HAROLD L. ZIMMACK
For twenty-seven years the Department of Bio. logy has been blessed with
the presence of Harold Lincoln Zimmack, "Harry" to his friends. He has
instilled in his students an enthusiastic and infectious love of learning. He
has served as a-supportive colleague to new faculty; an excellent mentor to
students, both graduate and undergraduate; and a strong teacher/schglar.
Through his vivid examples from the biological world and from his personal experience he has opened many eyes to the joys of science. His
generosity knows no bounds. He has opened his office, laboratory, and
home to students and colleagues for academic and social pursuits for
nearly three decades. His counsel is respected by all. His unique humor,
his sensitivity, and his presence will be deeply missed by all those he has
known throughout the university.
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
OMEGA DINNER COMMITTEE
Charles Greenwood, Co-Chairperson
Sandra Marsh, Co-Chairperson
Sue Whitaker, Decorations
Ronald O. McVey, Program Design
Jeffrey Alford, Citation Editor
Patricia Brown, University Uanquet and Catering
Our special thanks to Cardinal Corps
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