Class Notes 50s
Patsy M. Knoop (BS58) was honored as the 2013 Volunteer of the Year by the Dearborn Garden Club for her diligence in service for her community.
60s
Kenneth C. Ingham (BS64) has published an autobiography entitled “Feet in the City, Heart on the Farm,” which tells the story of a young man’s journey from childhood to late adulthood and all of the exciting points in between.
Robert E. Piepenburg (BS64, MA65, MFA73) is a multi-award winning artist with pieces in public and private collections, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and the sculpture “Frieed” outside the Cadillac Municipal Complex in Cadillac.
Samuel T. Spadafora (BBA65) has joined the board of directors of MetaIntell, a leader in mobile risk and application management. Spadafora brings more than 30 years of high- technology leadership experience to the post.
Howard D. Booth (BS66, MS68, PHD74), alumnus and professor at Eastern Michigan University, won a gold medal for his performance in the pole vault event at the World Masters Athletics Championship held in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where he also competed in the open 100-meter dash and other events.
70s
Harold J. Neiman (MA71), owner of Neiman’s Family Market stores, was appointed to the Michigan Beef Industry Commission, where he will represent beef retailers.
Wendy M. Baxter (BBA72), named a 2014 Top Judge by DBusiness Magazine, retired from the Civil Division of the Wayne County Circuit Court and opened WinWin Facilitation, PLLC, specializing in alternative dispute resolution.
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Daniel L. Florek (HAL08) begins his 15th
season on NBC’s critically-
acclaimed “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” playing Captain Donald Cragen.
Larry L. Schult (BS72) was promoted to dean for the College of Engineering Technology at Ferris State University. In 1994, Schultz began his career with FSU as a professor before becoming director of two schools, program coordinator and department chair.
Marsha K. Crosby (BS73), past inductee of the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame, was awarded All-American status in softball at the Senior Olympics, where she went 16-for-19 with a grand slam and no fi elding errors.
Robert Dewolf Jr. (BS74) was promoted from COO to president of Wright and Fillipis.
Mark J. Abbo (BBA75), former Northville Township supervisor, has been hired as the chief fi nancial offi cer for Wayne County.
Catherine B. Delaney (BME75) is entering her 33rd year of teaching elementary music at Zolfo Springs Elementary School in Zolfo Springs, Fla.
Shirley A. Ehnis (BS75) was appointed director of the Adrian Public Library, after 37 years of faithful service.
Deborah L. Dubois (BS76) has been promoted to outreach department manager at the Mansfi eld/Richland County Public Library after 28 years of dedicated service.
Rodney E. Slater (BS77, HPS96), former secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, was honored with the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award from EMU.
Kevin M. Allen (BS79), USA Today sports columnist, was honored with the 2013 Lester Patrick Trophy at the United States Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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80s
Alicia C. Acquirre (MA80), currently the mayor of Redwood City, Calif., and a member of the Board of Trustees for Notre Dame De Namur University, was named Woman of the Year for the State of California 21st Assembly District.
Pamela Jackson (MA80, MS00), professor of mathematics at Oakland Community College, has attained the highest level of membership in the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of the Year.
Christopher A. Call (BS81) is celebrating 30 years as a special education instructor in the Miami- Dade school system, Fla.
Daniel B. Waltz (BBA81) has been hired as the chief information offi cer for Mid-Michigan Health. Waltz previously held roles at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Chelsea Community Hospital and, the University of Michigan Health Systems.
Linda R. Etter (BS81), retired Adrian Training School teacher and author of “Listen to HIS Heartbeat,” has a story in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul book, “Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias,” now available in stores.
David W. Gravender (BBA82) has joined Alameda Health System as the new chief information offi cer and will lead the development of strategic plan elements, including the operation of information systems.
Steven T. Wiesner (BS82) has been promoted to assistant aviation director of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Wiesner will be responsible for the planning and future expansion of the airport.
Lynn Torossian (BBA83) will bring 25 years of experience to her new role as president and CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfi eld Hospital.
Marios Demetriou (BBA85, MS94), 2013 Michigan School Business Offi cial of the Year and recipient of the 2013 Eagle Award, has been named the assistant superintendent for fi nance and operations for Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Joyce E. Jenereaux (BBA86), president of Gannett Michigan, received the Neal Shine Award for Media Commitment to Philanthropy for her leadership at the Detroit Media Partnership and her dedication to philanthropy in the community.
Dwight E. Lassey (BS86) was recognized as the 2013 Michigan Juvenile Detention Association’s Child Care Worker of the Year for his work at the Monroe County Youth Center.
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