Archived Alumni Notes (April 2001-April 2003)

May 26, 2003

MR. GARCIA GOES TO WASHINGTON

On the initiative of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education, Sergio Garcia ('02) was invited to be present at a recent
hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on 21st
Century Competitiveness.

Garcia, who completed his EMU requirements to become a teacher last
December, is serving as a long-term substitute at Scarlett Middle
School in Ann Arbor for the remainder of this school year.

Garcia accompanied Jerry Robbins and EMU Vice President Juanita Reid
on the trip. He had the opportunity to ride from National Airport to
The Hill with Congressman John Dingell and to make a quick trip to the
geology exhibits of the Smithsonian Institution. Prior to the
hearing, he met former Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater and
several Members of Congress.

During Robbins’ testimony before the Subcommittee, Garcia was
introduced and his experience in the EMU teacher preparation program
was used as part of Robbins’ presentation. Following the hearing,
Garcia met and talked with various executives and staff members of
Washington-based education organizations that were in the audience, as
well as staff members to Congresspersons.
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Paddock Elementary School in Milan recently received the Education
Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards.
William Loyd ‘83 is the principal. Saline High School received the
same award. Joseph Rossi ‘69, ‘73, ‘88 is the principal.

Chappelle Elementary School in Ypsilanti recently received the
Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce ‘E3" Award. Joseph Guillean ‘86 is
the principal. Lincoln Middle School in Lincoln received the same
award. Lynn Cleary ‘79, ‘86 is the principal.

Karen Harper, who teaches 7th grade in Tecumseh, was featured recently
in the Ann Arbor News. Her students constructed a model zoo.

Jeffrey L. Barack ‘75, ‘76 is the vice president/owner of Barr
Wholesale, Inc. in Florida. Barr Wholesale handles resort apparel and
gift items.
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Ruth Helen Heatley Farrell, age 89, died recently in Nevada. She
taught in the Dexter schools for more than 27 years.

William Harmon Bedford ‘40, of Frankfort, died recently. He was
employed by the Ypsilanti schools for 35 years, teaching manual arts,
wood shop, and technical drawing.

May 19, 2003

Richard G. Telfer '48 is the author of a recent article in Michigan History
on 'Pioneer Nuclear Educators.' Telfer lives in Las Vegas, NV and remains
active as a consultant on nuclear-related issues.

Dale E. Bartch '67 is the founder of a wholesale air conditioning
company in Florida. In recent times he has served by gubernatorial
appointment as a member of the governing board of Lake-Sumpter
Community College.

Gary L. Sullenger '73 is the president of Baker College of Port Huron.

May 12, 2003

Patricia E. Strum '75 is the president of Westwood Management
Associates, LLC, a part of the Westwood Group of Muskegon. She has
more than 20 years experience in the areas of retail management and
property marketing.

Debra E. Whitehead '79 is a CTAT organizational consultant and
trainer, operating out of Denver, CO. She began her career as a
special educator in both public and private schools. She then worked
in residential environments for people with disabilities. She formerly
owned her own consulting business.

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Viola M. Mueller, age 96, died recently. She attended MSNC in the
1920's and later taught physical education in Detroit.

Byron E. Weed II '61, '64 died recently. Prepared as an industrial
arts teacher, he spent the bulk of his career in the real estate
business.

May 5, 2003

Ingrid Saunders Jones ‘73 is senior vice president, corporate external
affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and chairperson of The Coca-Cola
Foundation. She lives in the Atlanta, GA area.

John J. Case ‘76 is president of the La-Z-Boy Incorporated Upholstery
Group. The company headquarters are in Monroe.

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Paul D. White, Sr. ‘53, died recently. He taught business education
at Dundee High School, South Redford High School, and Cleary College
before entering the insurance business in 1964.

Last Modified on June 8, 2003