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50
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
1957-2007
The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to provide recognition
for the outstanding achievements of former students of Indiana State
University.
Only living alumni of Indiana State University, Indiana State College,
Indiana State Teachers College, or Indiana State Normal School are
eligible. For purposes of definition, an alumnus/a is any person who was
regularly enrolled in any department of Indiana State, and completed a
degree.
Nominees should be outstanding in their profession; should have made
significant contributions benefiting their community, state, or nation; and
should exhibit interest in the University and or the Alumni Association.
Nominations are welcomed from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and
friends of Indiana State University. Guidelines proscribe no fewer than
two and no more than five awards be presented each year. From 19572007 the Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to 213 individuals.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented jointly at Homecoming by
the University and the Alumni Association.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Lillian Gay Berry*
Lillian Gay Berry received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1957. A 1895 graduate of Indiana State Normal School,
she had an outstanding career as a professor of Latin. Berry,
at the time she received the DAA, was professor emerita of
Latin at Indiana University.
1957
Helen Louise Gillum*
Helen Louis Gillum, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1957, graduated in 1915 from Indiana State Normal School. Gillum was a professor of home economics
and served with the U.S. Public Health Service. She was an
outstanding teacher whose students considered her a part of
their family.
1957
Hilda Maehling*
1957
Hilda Maehling was the first woman to serve as the assistant
executive secretary of the National Education Association. A
1915 graduate from Indiana State Normal School, she was
awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1957 for her
concern with the professional development and welfare of
teachers.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Horace M. Powell*
Horace M. Powell was a research scientist at Eli Lilly and
Company when he received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1957. A 1914 graduate of Indiana State Normal School,
Powell was known as an expert in the field of scientific research and as a renowned bacteriologist.
1957
Fitzhugh Traylor*
A graduate of Indiana State Normal School in 1920, Fitzhugh
Traylor received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1957. His
devotion to the insurance profession and his service to his
community contributed to his selection for this award. At the
time he received the DAA he was president of the American
Society of Charted Life Underwriters.
1957
Herald Rea Cox*
1958
Herald Rea Cox, a 1958 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient,
graduated from Indiana State Normal School in 1928 with
majors in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. His outstanding work in the field of science won him national attention for
his contributions in developing vaccines for world-wide diseases. At the time he received the DAA, he was a research
scientist with Lederle Pharmaceuticals.
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1958
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Hallie Farmer*
Hallie Farmer, recipient of a 1958 Distinguished Alumni
Award, graduated from Indiana State Normal School in 1916.
She was an outstanding leader of women’s interests in business and professional women’s clubs, and in the American
Association of University Women. Farmer was representative
of the American college and university women whose prestige and power gained world-wide attention.
Robert E. Green*
1958
Robert E. Green, who graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1933, became one of the major earth moving
contractors in the United States. He was chosen as one of
the nation’s top six self-made men in 1953 and received his
alma mater’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1958. At the time
he received the DAA, he was president of Green Construction Co.
Roxy Lefforge*
1958
Roxy Lefforge earned a two-year normal course certificate
in 1913 from Indiana State Normal School, and a bachelors
degree from Indiana State Teachers College in 1924. She
received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1958 in recognition of her religious and educational service in the Far East
and the United States.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Wendell W. Wright*
Dr. Wendell W. Wright received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1958. A 1916 graduate from Indiana State Normal
School, Wright was outstanding in his ability to solve difficult
problems in higher education. He held positions in education throughout the State of Indiana and also acted as an
educational advisor throughout the United States.
1958
Herman L. Boyle*
A 1959 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Herman L.
Boyle graduated from Indiana State Normal School in 1923.
He worked for Standard Oil Company (later Amoco) for
40 years holding numerous positions within the company.
Among his accomplishments was the successful set-up of
the accounting systems for the company’s foreign holdings.
1959
Charlotte Schweitzer Burford*
1959
Charlotte Schweitzer Burford graduated in 1898 from Indiana
State Normal School. In 1902, Burford joined the school’s
faculty and in 1910 was appointed dean of women. Burford,
who received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1959, gave
her position a dignity and status that was recognized
throughout the nation. She served with outstanding distinction as dean until her retirement in 1946.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Robert Lafollette*
Robert Lafollette, a world traveler and teacher who provided
outstanding service to the teaching and administrative
professions, graduated from Indiana State Normal School in
1916. His work in international relations brought him recognition as a social studies specialist in Germany and earned
him a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1959.
1959
Edna S. Newman*
1959
Edna S. Newman, a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1959, graduated in 1912 from Indiana State Normal School. In 1949 she was named director of the Chicago
Wesley Memorial School of Nursing, a position she retained
until her retirement in 1954. She directed nursing service and
nursing education in several of the largest hospitals in the
United States.
Dr. Charles E. Rochelle*
1959
Dr. Charles E. Rochelle, who graduated in 1917 from Indiana State Normal School, received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1959. He was the first African American to receive
the doctor of education degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1942. Rochelle was dedicated to education
and service to community, state, and nation, and served as
secretary-treasurer of the Commission on General Education,
Indiana State Board of Education.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. William E. Edington*
Dr. William E. Edington received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1960. A graduate of Indiana State Normal School in
1909, he was the first assistant professor of mathematics at
Purdue University. Edington became head of the Department
of Mathematics and Astronomy at DePauw University and
retired from there with the rank of emeritus professor.
1960
Dr. Edgar L. Morphet*
1960
Dr. Edgar L. Morphet received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1960. A 1918 Indiana State Normal School graduate, Morphet gained recognition through his contributions
to public education on the state and national levels. At the
time of his selection for the Distinguished Alumni Award he
was the general consultant for a study of the curriculum and
instructional program of the Montgomery County, Maryland
Public Schools.
Dr. Mark C. Schinnerer*
A 1960 Distinguished Alumni Award, Dr. Mark C. Schinnerer
graduated in 1920 from Indiana State Normal School. Following graduation he joined the staff of the Cleveland City
Schools and served in numerous positions from teacher to
superintendent of schools.
1960
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Cecilia Schuck*
A 1922 Indiana State Normal School graduate, Dr. Cecilia
Schuck received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1960.
Schuck was selected as an award recipient due to her distinguished service in education, business, and industry. In
1958 she retired from Purdue University as emerita professor
of nutrition.
1960
William E. Wilson*
William E. Wilson, who received a 1960 Distinguished Alumni
Award, earned his master’s degree at Indiana State Teachers
College in 1931. He received the award for his work in education on the local and state levels, including his selection in
1960 as a delegate to the White House Conference on Youth
and Childhood.
1960
Dr. Eldon Johnson*
1961
Dr. Eldon Johnson received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1961. A 1929 Indiana State Teachers College graduate,
Johnson was nationally and internationally recognized in the
fields of public and high education and political and international education relationships. Johnson was president of
the University of New Hampshire at the time he received the
Distinguished Alumni Award.
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1961
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Paul S. Rhoads*
Dr. Paul S. Rhoads attended Indiana State Normal School
from the fall of 1915 to the winter term in 1917, then joined
the United States Army during World War I. He was recognized worldwide for medical education and research in infectious diseases. Selected in 1961 as a Distinguished Alumni
Award recipient, Rhoads, at that time, was chairman of the
Department of Medicine, Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital.
Victoria Evans Wagner
1961
Victoria Evans Wagner earned bachelor degrees from Indiana State Normal School in 1922 and 1925. Wagner’s career
in teaching, community involvement, and dedication to the
Ethical Culture School earned her professional and civic
recognition and contributed to her 1961 selection as a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. At the time of her selection,
Wagner was director of the Ethical Culture Schools of New
York City.
Delmer H. Wilson*
1961
Delmer H. Wilson, a 1937 graduate of Indiana State Teachers
College, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1961.
His selection for the award was based on his involvement in
promotion of scouting programs in American and his contributions to the area of social services. Wilson was personnel
director of the Boy Scouts of America when he received the
award.
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1961
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Paul A. Witty*
Dr. Paul A. Witty graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1920 and received a Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1961. Witty was a pioneer in identifying and providing
educational programs for gifted and talented children and
youth. When selected for the award, Witty was professor of
education and director of the Psycho-Educational Clinic at
Northwestern University,
Dr. Hester Beth Bland*
1962
Dr. Hester Beth Bland earned a two year certificate from Indiana State Normal College in 1927, and a bachelor of science
degree in 1942. Bland received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1962 in recognition of her involvement with education regarding health, safety, and physical education on all
levels. She was a consultant on health and physical education for the Indiana State Board of Health in 1962 at the time
of her selection for the award.
Herbert J. Klausmeier
Herbert J. Klausmeier, a 1962 Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient, graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in
1940. Klausmeier received the award for his work as an educational psychologist and for his then position as a professor
of educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin.
1962
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1962
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Cecil Puckett*
A 1925 Indiana State Normal School graduate, Dr. Cecil
Puckett received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1962.
Puckett was active in gaining national recognition for the
field of business administration. He was vice president of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Kansas and in charge
of the Denver, Colorado branch when he received the award
in 1962.
Dr. Sampson G. Smith*
1962
Dr. Sampson G. Smith, at the time of his recipient of a Distinguish Alumni Award in 1962, was superintendent of schools
for Franklin Township of Somerset County, New Jersey. Smith
earned a bachelor of science degree from Indiana State Normal School in 1925, and was recognized as an outstanding
educator. He received the award for his professional achievements and his service to youth.
Dr. John J. Young*
1962
Dr. John J. Young, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1962, graduated from Indiana State Normal School
in 1921. He was a leader in educational administration and
worked actively for legislation to improve schools. When
selected for the award, Young was the superintendent of
schools for the city of Mishawaka, Indiana.
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1963
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. J. Vernal Irons*
Dr. J. Vernal Irons received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1963 He was a 1927 graduate of Indiana State Normal
School. Irons gained recognition throughout the Western
Hemisphere as a scientist and researcher in the making of
vaccines and toxoids. In 1963 when he received the Distinguished Alumni Award, Irons was director of laboratories,
Texas State Department of Health.
Dr. Alexander Jardine*
1963
A1963 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Alexander
Jardine graduated from Indiana State Normal School in 1926
with a bachelors degree. In 1934, he received a masters
degree from Indiana State Teachers College. As well as his
contributions as a teacher and administrator, Jardine worked
on improving educational programs for students and teachers. At the time of receipt of the Distinguished Alumni Award,
Jardine was superintendent of the South Bend, Indiana city
schools.
Dr. Daisy Marvel Jones*
1963
Dr. Daisy Marvel Jones, a 1963 Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient, earned a bachelors degree in 1931 and a masters degree in 1933 from Indiana State Teachers College.
Jones was selected for this recognition due to her outstanding contributions to public education. She was an associate
professor of education at Arizona State University when she
received the award.
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1963
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Homer F. Marsh
Dr. Homer F. Marsh, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1963, earned a bachelors of science degree from
Indiana State Teachers College in 1930. Marsh, who worked
in medical education for several years, helped organize the
new School of Medicine at the University of Miami, in Coral
Gables, Florida, in 1952. When selected for recognition by
his alma mater, Marsh was vice president of the University of
Tennessee in charge of the school’s medical units.
Dr. Clarence Pound*
1963
Dr. Clarence Pound was chairman of educational administration at Purdue University when he received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1963. Pound graduated from Indiana State
Normal School in 1927. He received recognition for his work
in public education and educational administration in Indiana,
including solving major educational and administrative problems throughout the state.
Dr. Max P. Allen*
1964
A Distinguished Alumni Award recipient of 1964, Dr. Max P.
Allen received his bachelors degree from Indiana State
Normal School in 1928. Throughout his teaching and
administrative career he made significant contributions to
the profession. Allen was president of McKendree College
at Lebanon, Illinois, at the time of receipt of his award.
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1964
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Isaac K. Beckes*
Dr. Isaac K. Beckes received his alma mater’s Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1964. Beckes earned a bachelors in education from Indiana State Teachers College in 1935. He was
recognized for his plans to develop a new campus and for
bringing new programs to Vincennes University. Beckes also
directed a nationwide program of the United Christian Youth
movement. At the time he received the Distinguished Alumni
Award, Beckes was president of Vincennes University.
Dr. Lowell H. Brammer*
1964
Dr. Lowell H. Brammer, a 1964 Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient, received his bachelors degree from Indiana State
Teachers College in 1935. He was recognized for his contributions to his profession of fundraising and for his interest, loyalty, and contributions to his alma mater. Brammer
received the award while holding the position of chairman of
the board and administrative officer of American City Bureau/
Beaver Associates, Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Martin D. Jenkins*
Dr. Martin D. Jenkins received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1964. A 1930 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, he was recognized for his outstanding service
to education. Jenkins received the award while serving as
president of Morgan State College.
1964
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Ray G. Price*
Dr. Ray G. Price received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1964. Price, who earned his bachelors degree in education
in 1928 from Indiana State Normal School, was recognized
for his service to the promotion of business education. At the
time of being selected for the award, Price was a professor of
education at the University of Minnesota.
1964
Dr. Rupert N. Evans
Dr. Rupert N. Evans received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1965. A 1946 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, he was recognized for his work with vocational
and technical education. Evans was dean of the College of
Education at the University of Illinois when he received the
Distinguished Alumni Award.
1965
Dr. Fred E. Harris*
1965
Dr. Fred E. Harris earned a bachelors degree in 1940 and a
masters degree in 1942 from Indiana State Teachers College.
He was selected for a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1965.
Harris was recognized for his contributions to elementary
education and higher education administration. At the time
of receipt of the award, Harris was the dean of the college
and vice president for academic affairs of Baldwin-Wallace
College.
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1965
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Hortense Hurst*
Hortense Hurst received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1965. She was a 1924 graduate from Indiana State Normal
School. Hurst was recognized for her administrative leadership in carrying out the provisions of state and federal legislation as they related to the development of home economics
programs. Hurst, at the time of receipt of the award, was
supervisor of home economics education in the Department
of Public Instruction for the State of Indiana.
Dr. Clarence Lee Lloyd*
1965
Dr. Clarence Lee Lloyd attended Indiana State Normal
School from 1918 until 1922. He was recognized in 1965 with
a Distinguished Alumni Award for his contributions to the
field of medicine. Lloyd’s career included administration of
medical programs for an airline corporation. He received the
Distinguished Alumni Award while corporate medical director
of North American Aviation, Inc. in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Ethel L. Parker*
1965
Dr. Ethel L. Parker received her bachelors degree from
Indiana State Normal School in 1917. In 1965 she received
a Distinguished Alumni Award for her contributions to home
economics education. She was professor emeritus of home
economics education at the University of Kentucky at the
time she received the award.
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1966
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Arville O. DeWeese*
Dr. Arville O. DeWeese, who received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1966, graduated from Indiana State Normal
School in 1911. DeWeese was a pioneer in the field of student
health services for colleges and universities, and was one
of the founders of the American School Health Association.
At the time of his selection for the Distinguished Alumni Award
DeWeese was executive secretary of the American School
Health Association; emeritus director of health service, Kent
State University; and in private medical practice in Kent, Ohio.
Myra E. Janco Daniels
1966
Myra E. Janco Daniels received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1966. Daniels graduated from Indiana State Teachers College with a bachelors degree in 1948 and a masters
in 1954. She gained recognition for the depth of her research
and market planning in the interest of clients, particularly in
the fields of transportation, packaged goods, and fashions.
When she received the Distinguished Alumni Award, Daniels
was president of Draper Daniels, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Moral R. McArthur*
1966
A 1933 Indiana State Teachers College graduate, Moral R.
McArthur received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1966.
McArthur gained national recognition for the progress he
made in the exploration and acquisition of oil and gas. He
was president and director of Rimrock Tidelands, Inc. in
Shreveport, Louisiana when he received his award.
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1966
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Sister M. Viatoria Schuller*
Sister M. Viatoria Schuller received her bachelors degree
from Indiana State Teachers College in 1934. She was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1966. Schuller’s
award selection was the result of her contributions and invaluable leadership in providing teaching sisters of the Order
of St. Francis with an opportunity to further their education.
At the time of receipt of the Distinguished Alumni Award, she
was president of the University of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dr. Ben F. Small*
1966
Dr. Ben F. Small received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1966. Small, who received his bachelors degree from Indiana
State Teachers College in 1941, by 1951 was the youngest
full professor on the Indiana University faculty. His professional achievements in law education gained him professional recognition. Small was dean of the Indianapolis Division of
the Indiana University Law School when he received his alma
mater’s award.
Paul Benke
Paul Benke, a 1948 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, was selected for a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1967.
Benke was recognized for his unusual and outstanding success as a business executive. At the time of the award, he
was president of Colt’s Firearms.
1967
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1967
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy*
Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1967. Dowdy earned his masters degree in educational
administration at Indiana State Teachers College in 1949. He
was recognized as a leader in the field of education in North
Carolina. At the time of receipt of the award, Dowdy was
president of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical College.
Richard Huggins
1967
Graduating from Indiana State Teachers College in 1951
with a bachelors degree in art education, Richard Huggins
received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1967. Huggins
was recognized as a devoted teacher and talented director
in the field of industrial design, making significant contributions in the eyeglass and silver industry. He was the director
of design, Ophthalmic Division for Bausch and Lomb, Inc. at
the time he received the award.
Donald E. McCathren
1967
Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1967, Donald
E. McCathren graduated from Indiana State Teachers College’s Department of Music in 1947. He became the musical
director of the world famous School Orchestra of America.
McCathren was also the director of bands at the School of
Music at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
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1968
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Birch Bayh, Sr.*
Birch Bayh, Sr. received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1968. A 1917 graduate of the Indiana State Normal School,
he was the first athletic director of his alma mater. Bayh also
played an instrumental role in the establishment and organization of the Physical Education Department. He was recognized for his significant achievements and contributions in
health and physical fitness.
Warren N. Cordell*
1968
Warren N. Cordell graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1933. His successful career in all phases of national and international marketing research lead to his receipt
of the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1968. Cordell was also
known for his world renowned collection of dictionaries. At
the time of his selection for the Distinguished Alumni Award
Cordell was the vice president and chief statistical officer of
A.C. Nielsen Company.
Eva L. Goble
1968
Eva L. Goble graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1941, and was named a recipient of the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1968. Goble was recognized for her contributions in the field of home economics. A professor at Purdue University and a home management specialist, she later
became the state leader of Extension Home Economists.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Wanda Ramey Quierolo
Wanda Ramey Quierolo, a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 1968, graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1945. Quierolo was recognized as a woman pioneer
in public information, specifically in the fields of communications and news reporting in radio and in television.
1968
David Allen Shannon *
David Allen Shannon, who graduated from Indiana State
Teachers College in 1941, was recognized as a scholar,
teacher, author, and eminent historian with two books included in the White House Library. Shannon received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1968. At that time, Shannon was
the chair of the History Department at Rutgers University.
1968
Joseph Benti
1969
Joseph Benti, a 1958 graduate of the Indiana State Teachers
College, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1969.
His extraordinary professional successes included national
prominence in the field of television news casting. At the time
of receipt of the Distinguished Alumni Award, he was casting two programs CBS Morning News with Joseph Benti and
CBS Midday News with Joseph Benti.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
George Chestnut*
George Chestnut received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1969. He graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in
1934. Chestnut was recognized for his successful career in
one of the nation’s giant industrial corporations, General
Motors. At the time of the award, he was general manager
of the AC Spark Plug Division of General Motors, Flint, Michigan.
1969
Dr. James C. Farmer*
Dr. James C. Farmer, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1969, was recognized for his achievements and
services as a teacher, coach, dean, and principal. Farmer, a
1924 graduate of the Indiana State Normal School, was the
director of alumni relations at Indiana State University before
his retirement in 1966.
1969
Bertha Rhoda*
1969
Bertha Rhoda’s challenging and unique work as chairman
of the Department of Terminal Education in St. Louis’ Vashon
High School lead to her selection as a Distinguished Alumni
Award recipient in 1969. A graduate of Indiana State Normal
School in 1926, her career in education was exemplified by
the kind of excellent teaching that earned the respect, admiration, and appreciation of colleagues, students, parents,
community, and the nation.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Charles A. Bush*
Charles A. Bush, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1970, was a 1937 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College and an outstanding athlete. Following graduation
he earned a reputation as a prominent educator in his community. When he received the award Bush was superintendent of the Marshall, Illinois schools.
1970
Dr. Robert Forney*
Known internationally as an expert in the field of toxicology,
Dr. Robert Forney was a 1970 recipient of the Distinguished
Alumni Award. Forney graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1937. When he received his award he was the
president of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists.
1970
John J. O’Connell*
1970
John J. O’Connell received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1970. A successful trial lawyer in the field of industrial relations with expertise widely recognized by the steel industry,
O’Connell graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in
1942. When he received the Distinguished Alumni Award he
was vice president for industrial relations at Bethlehem Steel.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Edward T. Ragsdale*
A graduate of Indiana State Normal School in 1917, Edward
T. Ragsdale received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1970. A noted engineer, he rose to the position of vice president of Buick Motor Division, General Motors, before his retirement. When he received the award he was serving others
in the Sarasota, Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross.
1970
Dr. Herbert W. Wey
A prolific writer and researcher in the field of education,
Dr. Herbert W. Wey graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1937. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1970 while president of Appalachian State University.
1970
Helen Ederle*
1971
Helen Ederle received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1971. She graduated from Indiana State Normal School
in 1923. With over half-a-century of service to the field of
education she retired from teaching in 1970. Ederle was a
professor emeritus of education at her alma mater when she
received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
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1971
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Kenneth Johnson*
A distinguished research chemist, Dr. Kenneth Johnson
graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1931. He
received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1971. Johnson
was serving as professor of engineering administration in
George Washington University’s School of Engineering and
Applied Science in Washington, D.C. when he was selected
for the award.
Theodore K. Moore*
A 1928 graduate of Indiana State Normal School, Theodore
K. Moore was a founder of the local Boys Club camp. When
he received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1971, he was
the director of the Terre Haute Boys Club.
1971
Dr. Willard L. Wood*
1971
Dr. Willard L. Wood, who graduated from Indiana State
Normal School in 1920, received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1970. When he received his award he was a professor emeritus of medicine at Rush Medical College. He was
considered one of the leading medical men in the world in
the fields of arthritis and internal medicine.
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1972
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
David G. Bartram*
A member of the 1938 graduating class of Indiana State
Teachers College, David G. Bartram achieved a successful
career as an investment banker and gained recognition as a
partner in the New York City office of Ernst and Ernst, certified public accountants. Bartram received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1972. At the time of receipt of the award,
Bartram was vice president and treasurer of Paine, Webber,
Jackson and Curtis, Inc., stockbrokers and investment bankers, and an allied member of the New York Stock Exchange.
Wayne E. Fuson*
1972
Wayne E. Fuson received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1972. He was a 1946 graduate of Indiana State Teachers
College. Fuson was a recognized newspaper reporter and
editor for sporting events who began his career as a reporter
for the Terre Haute Star. He joined the Indianapolis News
editorial staff in 1947, and served as a political writer, copy
editor, and sports writer prior to becoming sports editor of
the News in 1961.
Dr. Sara King Harvey*
Dr. Sara King Harvey received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1972. Harvey earned a bachelors in education in
1913 from Indiana State Normal School. She served as an
outstanding teacher at her alma mater for 35 years.
1972
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Marguerite E. Taylor*
Marguerite E. Taylor graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1939. She received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1972. As the first African American teacher in the
Terre Haute schools, Taylor served as a supervisor over
Indiana State University’s English and science student teachers, and was an instructor in the Upward Bound Program. A
dedicated educator, her teaching career spanned 43 years.
Joanna Elizabeth Loveall Hock
Joanna Elizabeth Loveall Hock was a 1973 Distinguished
Alumni Award recipient. A 1952 elementary education graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, Hock gained recognition in the field of teaching. She provided successful administrative leadership to professional educational groups, which
benefited teaching, teachers, and society.
1973
John T. Myers
1973
John T. Myers, a 1951 graduate of Indiana State Teachers
College, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1973.
Myers gained recognition in the fields of banking and government and served as a cashier, trust officer, vice president,
and member of the board of directors of the Fountain Trust
Company. In 1966 he was elected to the Congress of the
United States.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Louis B. Russell, Jr.*
Louis B. Russell, Jr. earned a bachelor of science degree
from Indiana State Teachers College in 1954 and a masters
of arts in 1963 from Indiana State College. He was known
for his dedication to teaching, vigorous aid to others, and
compassion for his fellow man. Russell received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1973.
1973
Dr. William Max Stark*
1973
Dr. William Max Stark, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1973, earned a bachelor’s degree in science and
social studies in 1939 from Indiana State Teachers College.
He gained tremendous recognition in the field of education
and for his dedication to scientific research. Stark joined
the staff of Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis as a senior
microbiologist.
Delby C. Humphrey*
1974
Delby C. Humphrey was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1974. A 1929 graduate of Indiana State Normal
School, he earned distinction as an innovator of athletic
equipment. Humphrey also was an organizer of athletic
activities for youth. He retired in 1968 as president of
McMillian Sports, Inc.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Frank L. Miklozek*
Frank L. Miklozek, former Terre Haute postmaster, received
his alma mater’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1974. A 1936
graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, Miklozek made
an enviable mark in serving the nation’s post office system as
executive director of the American Post Masters Association.
1974
Allen Sharp
A 1953 Indiana State Teachers College graduate, Allen Sharp
received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1974. Sharp,
one of the youngest judges in the federal judiciary, was also
a successful practicing attorney. He was a respected judge
presiding in the United States District Court, Northern District
of Indiana.
1974
Tom Trimble
1974
Tom Trimble, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1974, earned distinction as a television art director. Trimble
graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1946. For
over 24 years Trimble’s television productions included That
Was the Week That Was, The Merv Griffin Show, Jeopardy,
and the Tim Conway Comedy Hour, among others.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Harley R. Bierce
Harley R. Bierce received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1975. He graduated from Indiana State College in 1964.
Bierce, who earned the Pulitzer Prize for special reporting
in 1974, was the co-founder and director of Investigative
Reporters and Editors, Inc.
1975
Dr. Myron L. Coulter
1975
Dr. Myron L. Coulter graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1951 and received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1975. Coulter provided outstanding service to the
field of higher education including education consultation.
He held a variety of faculty and administrative positions at
several universities, including president of Western Carolina
University.
Dr. William K. Nasser*
1975
Dr. William K. Nasser, a renowned cardiologist, received a
Distinguished Alumni Award in 1975. A graduate of Indiana
State Teachers College in 1957, Nasser made significant
contributions to medicine through his practice of cardiology.
He served as director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at St. Vincent Hospital and as clinical associate professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine,
Indianapolis.
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1975
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Elizabeth J. Simpson*
Dr. Elizabeth J. Simpson received her alma mater’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1975. After graduating from Indiana
State Teachers College in 1941, Simpson completed masters
and doctoral degrees while gaining national distinction in
the field of vocational education. Simpson was dean of the
School of Family Resources and Consumer Sciences at the
University of Wisconsin.
Patricia Kinkaid Young
Patricia Kinkaid Young received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1975. A 1945 Indiana State Teachers College
graduate, she gained distinction for her humanitarian activities. Young was particularly known for her compassionate
concern and efforts to alleviate world hunger.
1975
Frank R. Briggs*
1976
Frank R. Briggs earned a bachelors in 1938 and a masters
in 1940 from Indiana State Teachers College. Briggs’ career
in public relations, professional planning and management
advice to hospitals and health care organizations, contributed to his selection as a 1976 Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient. When he received the award he was a partner in
Herman Smith Associates in Hinsdale, Illinois.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Virgil A. Clift*
Dr. Virgil A. Clift was selected as a 1976 Distinguished
Alumni Award recipient. He graduated from Indiana State
Teachers College in 1939. Clift taught at some of the top
universities in the United States and was a noted author and
lecturer on education and African American studies.
1976
Dr. James F. Kane
1976
Dr. James F. Kane graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1958 and received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1976. Kane earned a national reputation for his
work in professional organizations fostering higher education
in the field of business. When he received the Distinguished
Alumni Award he was the dean of the College of Business
Administration at the University of South Carolina and served
on the Accreditation Committee of the American Association
of Collegiate Schools of Business.
Dennis C. Liddy
1976
Dennis C. Liddy, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1976, gained unusual distinction in the field of
banking. He was a 1966 graduate of Indiana State University.
When he received the award he was the founder, president,
and chairman of the board of the Lakeshore Bank and Trust
Company in Michigan City, Indiana.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Paul S. Mills*
Paul S. Mills, a contributing author to life and health insurance
handbooks, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1976. Mills graduated from Indiana State Teachers College
in 1935. When he received the award he was executive vice
president and managing director of the American Society of
Chartered Life Underwriters.
1976
Dr. Bill C. Anthis
Dr. Bill C. Anthis graduated in 1948 from Indiana State Teachers College. He was a distinguished educator and long-time
principal of North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Anthis was superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools
when he received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1977.
1977
Marjorie Zimmerman Ashby
1977
A nationally recognized specialist in nutrition and food
education, Marjorie Zimmerman Ashby graduated in 1946
from Indiana State Teachers College. She was selected as a
recipient of a 1977 Distinguished Alumni Award. At that time
she was director of the Home Economics Department for
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
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1977
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Mary Stevens Callicott*
Mary Stevens Callicott received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1977. A 1950 graduate of Indiana State Teachers
College, she earned distinction in the fields of public school
and higher education. When she received the award, she
was vice president for the Center for Educational Leadership
in Los Angeles, California, and a professor of education at
the University of Southern California’s Overseas Program.
Max C. McCowen*
1977
In 1977 when selected as a recipient of a Distinguished
Alumni Award, Max C. McCowen was head of a research
team at Eli Lilly and Co. McCowen graduated from Indiana
State Teachers College in 1937. He gained an international
reputation as a research scientist and lead Lilly’s research
in the development of products to improve water quality and
aquatic environments.
John J. Suggs
1977
Colonel John J. Suggs graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1939. He received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1977. Suggs spent 26 years in the United States
Air Force and received many military awards including the
Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters. Suggs retired from the
Air Force and took a position with the University of Maryland.
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1978
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Donald G. Canedy
Donald G. Canedy received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1978. After graduating from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1951 he had a distinguished career as a music
educator who was credited with development of innovations
in marching band techniques. When he received his award
he was the director of marketing for the Rogers/Rhodes
Instruments Division of CBA.
Sue McNaught Dye
1978
A 1951 Indiana State Teachers College graduate, Sue
McNaught Dye received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1978. A teacher of journalism and English, Dye was coeditor and author of several books and articles. She became
majority whip of the Senate of the State of Arizona and was
a strong advocate for consumer interests and anti-discriminatory practices.
D. Bailey Merrill*
1978
D. Bailey Merrill, a 1978 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1933.
Active in politics and civic affairs for many years, Merrill was
an early worker for civil rights. In 1953 he was elected to the
U.S. Congress as the representative of Indiana’s 8th District.
A former president of the Evansville Bar Association he
headed the law firm of Merrill, Schroeder, and Johnson retiring from the firm as a senior member.
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1978
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Joseph Wittmer
Dr. Joseph Wittmer received his Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1978. Wittmer has three degrees from his alma mater—
bachelors and masters degrees from Indiana State Teachers College in 1959 and 1960 respectively, and a doctor of
philosophy in 1968 from Indiana State University. He was
a nationally known consultant to business, education, and
government agencies in the field of interpersonal relations.
At the time he received the award he was chairman of the
Counselor Education Department at the University of Florida.
Gene E. Brooks*
1979
Gene E. Brooks received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1979. Brooks graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1953. He was judge of the Bankruptcy Court for
the southern district of Indiana and earned national recognition
as an expert in bankruptcy proceedings. When he received
the award he was judge of the United States District Court,
Southern District of Indiana.
Dr. John E. Dow, Jr.
1979
Dr. John E. Dow, Jr. graduated from Indiana State College in
1963 and received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1979.
Dow had a successful career as a mathematics and science teacher, as an assistant director and superintendent of
education, and as a consultant to many regional and national
organizations. When he received the award he was superintendent of Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Thomas (Tommy) Edward John
A 1964 graduate of Indiana State College Thomas (Tommy)
Edward John gained distinction as a professional athlete.
John pitched for the New York Yankees in the World Series.
He received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1979.
1979
Paul R. Miller*
1979
Paul R. Miller, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1979, had a 42-year career with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. A 1928 graduate of Indiana State Normal School,
Miller was a plant pathologist and epidemiologist. He represented the United States at several international conferences
dealing with crop and food production and published a major
two-volume multilingual work on plant disease.
Dr. Benny Ray Bailey
1980
Dr. Benny Ray Bailey earned a masters degree at Indiana
State University in 1968. Bailey, who has gained distinction
for his pioneering work in rural health care, was awarded the
Distinguished Alumni Award in 1980. When he received the
award he was executive director of the East Kentucky Health
Service Center, Inc.
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1980
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Herbert Ingram Lamb*
Herbert Ingram Lamb received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1980. He graduated from Indiana State Normal
School with a bachelors degree in 1927 and a masters in
1933. Lamb was the first senior class president to participate
in the Book and Torch Ceremony. He served on the Alumni
Council and on the Board of Trustees and brought honor to
his alma mater through his contributions to the community,
the state, and the nation.
William J. McFarland
1980
William J. McFarland received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1980. A 1960 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, McFarland headed the nation’s leading oliveprocessing company and largest supplier of bulk wine. He
was president of the Early California Foods, Inc. when he
received the Distinguished Alumni Award. The firm was the
flagship of Early California Industries, Inc.
Bernard L. Render, Jr.*
1980
A 1950 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, Colonel
Bernard L. Render, Jr. had a long and distinguished career
in the United States Army. Recipient of a 1980 Distinguished
Alumni Award from his alma mater, Render also received recognition for his 40 years of military service. Among his many
decorations and awards were the Legion of Merit with Oak
Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army
Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Alva L. Davis*
Dr. Alva L. Davis, who was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1981, graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1938. Davis was an educator and pioneer in the
teaching of English as a foreign language. When he received
the award he was professor emeritus of English and linguistics at Illinois Institute of Technology.
1981
Max L. Lenderman
Max L. Lenderman earned a bachelors in 1965 and a masters
in 1966 from Indiana State University. Lenderman was selected as a 1981 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for his
success as a teacher and artist. When he received the award
he was associate professor of textile design in the School for
American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology.
1981
Suzanne Turner
1981
Suzanne Turner received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1981. She graduated from Indiana State College with
a bachelors in 1964 and then in 1972 from Indiana State
University with a masters in criminology. When she received
the award she was the commissioner of the Bureau of Social
Services for Kentucky’s Department of Human Resources.
Turner gained distinction for her work in social services in
Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
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1981
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Holly Wilson-Green
Dr. Holly Wilson-Green earned bachelors and masters
degrees from Indiana State University in 1969 and 1970
respectively. She was the first woman to earn a bachelors
degree in athletic training at Indiana State, the third woman to
be admitted to the National Athletic Trainers Association, and
the first woman certified trainer to serve in the 1976 Summer
Olympic Games. She was selected for a 1981 Distinguished
Alumni Award while serving as a consultant in sports medicine
with the American Red Cross in San Francisco, California.
Ward E. Brown*
1982
Ward E. Brown received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1982. He graduated with a bachelors degree in 1949 from
Indiana State Teachers College. Brown received numerous
citations and wide acclaim for his years of service as an
athlete, teacher, administrator, and public servant to Indiana’s
schools. When he received the DAA he was commissioner of
the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
Margaret Gisolo
1982
Margaret Gisolo, a United States Navy Lieutenant Commander during World War II, received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1982. A graduate of Indiana State Teachers
College in 1935, she pursued a career in dance and teaching, and was the founder and originator of the Arizona Arts
Alliance. When she received the award she was professor
emerita of dance at Arizona State University.
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1982
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Kenneth L. Peek, Jr.
A 1982 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Major General
Kenneth L. Peek, Jr. received the Distinguished Alumni
Award. He graduated from Indiana State Teachers College
in 1954. When he received the award he held the rank of
major general in the United States Air Force and was stationed at the Pentagon as director of Personnel Plans, DCS/
Manpower and Personnel, Headquarters, United States Air
Force.
Joseph S. Sims
1982
Joseph S. Sims graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1958. Following graduation he earned national
distinction for his outstanding work in journalism, public
relations, government affairs, and international public affairs.
Sims was selected in 1982 for a Distinguished Alumni Award.
When he received the award he was vice president for public
affairs of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Weir Richard Kirk*
1983
Weir Richard Kirk was a 1983 Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient. He graduated from Indiana State Teachers College
with a bachelors in 1940 and a masters in 1953. Kirk was
also the recipient of the Humanitarian Award from the
National Association of Health and Services Executives.
When he received the DAA he was the director of developmental credentialing for the American College of Hospital
Administrators.
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1983
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Emma Riggs
Emma Riggs graduated from Indiana State Teachers College
in 1939. She was selected for the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1983. Riggs’ work in the area of nutrition was honored
by the California Home Economics Association with a Service
Award. She was also cited for her service to the California
State Department of Education. When she received the
award she was president of the 50,000-member American
Home Economics Association.
Dr. Raymond E. Sparks*
1983
Dr. Raymond E. Sparks’ efforts as a participant, coach, and
promoter of college wrestling programs, led to his selection
for the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1983. A 1930 graduate
of Indiana State Teachers College, during World War II Sparks
served as an athletic officer in the Navy Aviation Training
Program. Among his many awards and recognitions was
being named the 1981 recipient of the Max Rappoport Award,
the highest honor presented by Wrestling USA Magazine for
outstanding contributions to the sport.
Mabel Evans Cason*
1984
Mabel Evans Cason, a 1938 Indiana State Teachers College
graduate, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1984.
Cason earned respect and admiration for her work in education and her contributions to the betterment of society. She
was consultant to the personnel director of the St. Paul, Minnesota Public Schools when she received the DAA.
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1984
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Charles Hardaway*
Dr. Charles Hardaway served Indiana State University for 30
years. A 1947 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College,
Hardaway’s service was recognized in 1984 with the Distinguished Alumni Award. A devoted Sycamore, he held positions in both the administration and faculty units of his alma
mater. He was retired from Indiana State University when he
received his award.
William R. Hopper
1984
William R. Hopper received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1984. He earned a bachelors degree from Indiana State
Teachers College in 1961 and a masters in 1966 from Indiana State University. Hopper brought national recognition
to programs that stimulated children to read. He also served
as project director for the U.S. Department of Education’s
Follow Through Program. When he received the DAA he was
principle of the Tecumseh Harrison Elementary School in
Vincennes, Indiana.
Dr. William Joseph Mankin*
1984
A 1948 Indiana State Teachers College graduate, Dr. William
Joseph Mankin received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1984. Mankin earned honors as a physician and surgeon
and served as chief of staff and as a member of the board of
directors of a local hospital. When he received the DAA he
was president of the staff of Terre Haute’s Union Hospital.
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1985
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
J. Roberts Dailey*
J. Roberts Dailey, considered one of the most powerful men
in Indiana’s state government, received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1985. Daily graduated from Indiana State
Teachers College in 1941 and served three terms in Indiana’s
House of Representatives. He was formally elected and
sworn in as Speaker of the 102nd Indiana General Assembly
in November 1980.
Dr. Eleanor Forsythe St. John*
1985
Dr. Eleanor Forsythe St. John, who founded the IWISO the
forerunner of Indiana’s AIAW, received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1985. St. John graduated from Indiana
State Teachers College in 1935. As a long-term faculty member at her alma mater, she instituted scholarships for female
athletes and was the force behind the great success of the
women’s athletic programs.
Dr. Phillip Summers
1985
A writer and speaker on subjects that ranged from academic
accreditation to science and technology’s roles in education,
Dr. Phillip Summers was recognized with a Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1985. Summers earned his doctoral degree
at Indiana State University in 1974. When he received the
award he was president of Vincennes University.
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1986
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Janice Loudermilk Knuth
Janice Loudermilk Knuth was awarded a Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1986. A 1960 graduate of Indiana State
Teachers College, she has made significant contributions
to the well-being of blind and low vision adults and other
multi-handicapped visually impaired persons. Knuth was the
founder and president of the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation.
Dr. Katharine Webb
1986
After earning her doctoral degree at Indiana State University in 1972, Dr. Katharine Webb received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1986. She was nominated and confirmed by
the New York Senate as one of three commissioners of the
New York Commission of Corrections. Webb later became
director of guidance and counseling of the New York State
Department of Correctional Services.
Dr. A. Elwood Adams*
1986
A 1986 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Dr. A. Elwood
Adams earned his bachelors degree at Indiana State Normal
School in 1927. Adams had a notable 44-year career in education as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. In 1982,
Adams and his wife, Juneth, established the A. Elwood and
Juneth S. Adams Endowment Fund to benefit the College of
Education.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Robert C. Mardis*
Since 1949, Robert C. Mardis has served as a teacher and
principal in the Vigo County School Corp. Mardis, who graduated from Indiana State Teachers College with a bachelors
in 1949 and a masters in 1951, received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1987. At that time, he was principal of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Terre Haute.
1987
Dr. Cynthia Shepard Perry
1987
Dr. Cynthia Shepard Perry received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1987. She was a 1968 graduate of Indiana State
University. Her career included positions in the private business sector, in education, and in foreign relations with her
appointment by President Reagan as ambassador to Sierra
Leone. She also served as chief of the Agency for International Development Bureau on Educational and Human
Resources for Africa.
Michael Simmons
1987
Michael Simmons received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1987. He graduated from Indiana State College in 1964.
Since then he has become known as a motivation speaker
and leader in the information systems industry. When he
received the award he was president of the largest private
industry computer system in the world.
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1988
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Rex E. Breeden
Rex E. Breeden was a 1942 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1988. Following his college graduation, he founded the Brex
Corporation, a water-conditioning firm in Columbus, Indiana,
in 1946. He also founded and was a partner of a real estate
brokerage firm. Breeden became the sole owner of Breeden
Reality in 1958.
P. Pete Chalos*
1988
P. Pete Chalos received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1988. He graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in
1949 with a bachelors and in 1950 with a masters. When he
received his award he was a member of the U.S. Conference
of Mayors and president of the Indiana Democratic Mayors
Association. Chalos was recognized as a progressive leader
and excellent city administrator and served as the mayor of
Terre Haute.
Gerald I. Lamkin
1988
Gerald I. Lamkin completed a bachelors in 1960 from Indiana State Teachers College and a masters in 1963 from Indiana State College. Lamkin, who received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1988, was a leader in the development of
higher education for the field of vocational education. When
he received the award he was president of Indiana Vocational Technical College and president of the Ivy Tech Foundation.
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1989
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Burnita Laybold Hershfield
Burnita Laybold Hershfield, who received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1989, earned her bachelors nursing degree
from Indiana State Teachers College in 1959. In 1965 she
completed a masters degree in education at Indiana State
University. Hershfield worked for Union Hospital in Terre
Haute from 1944 until her retirement in 1986, serving in a
variety of capacities, including 17 years as director of patient
care.
James L. Hill
1989
James L. Hill received his alma mater’s Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1989. Hill graduated from Indiana State College in
1965 with a bachelors and completed his masters in 1966 at
Indiana State University. His career has included positions in
student affairs, teaching, and as a wrestling coach. When he
received the award he was vice president for student affairs
at Central Michigan University.
Dr. James W. Kilman
1989
Dr. James W. Kilman graduated from Indiana State Teachers
College in 1956. He received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1989. When he received the award he was professor of surgery at Ohio State University and chairman of the
Department of Thoracic Surgery of Children’s Hospital in
Columbus, Ohio.
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1990
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Z. Mae Jimison
Z. Mae Jimison was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1990. She graduated from Indiana State University
in 1973 with a bachelors degree and completed her masters
at Indiana State University in 1976. Jimison earned distinction as a lawyer, defender, master commissioner in Criminal
Division II, and presiding judge in Criminal Division VI. At the
time of the award she was an associate presiding judge in
the Criminal Division of Marion Superior Court in Indianapolis.
Dr. Ruth Schuessler Jones
1990
Dr. Ruth Schuessler Jones, a 1963 graduate of Indiana State
College, was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1990. Jones earned distinction for her teaching and research
in political science. At the time of the award, Jones was vice
president and president-elect of the Southwest Social Science Association and professor of political science at Arizona State University.
Duane Klueh
1990
Duane Klueh earned a bachelors degree from Indiana State
Teachers College in 1949 and his masters degree in 1951,
and returned to his alma mater in 1955 as basketball coach.
Klueh, who had an outstanding career in education and
coaching, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1990.
He was professor emeritus of physical education at Indiana
State when he received the award.
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1991
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Kamlesh P. Lulla
Dr. Kamlesh P. Lulla, a 1991 Distinguished Alumni Award
recipient, earned his doctoral degree from Indiana State
University in 1983. Lulla has earned distinction in the field in
environmental and space sciences. At the time of receipt of
the award, Lulla was lead mission scientist, astronaut training specialist, and coordinator for environmental training at
NASA.
Susan Porter Rose
Susan Porter Rose was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1991. She completed a masters degree at Indiana
State University in 1970. Rose has been recognized for
outstanding service to the nation. She was deputy assistant
to the president and chief of staff to Barbara Bush at the time
she received the DAA.
1991
Dr. Jeffry L. Vaught
1991
Dr. Jeffry L. Vaught graduated from Indiana State University
with a bachelors in chemistry in 1974. He was awarded the
Distinguished Alumni Award in 1991. Vaught earned distinction in the pharmaceutical industry as a researcher and
developer of new drugs. At the time he received the DAA,
Vaught was vice president of research at Cephalon, Inc. in
West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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1992
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Robert J. Fischer
After completing a bachelors degree in 1969 and a masters
degree in 1971 from Indiana State University, Robert J.
Fischer became a respected mathematics teacher and
coach. In 1992 he was selected as a Distinguished Alumni
Award recipient. At that time, he had been a Vigo Country
School Corporation teacher for 23 years and an adjunct
faculty member at the University.
Dr. Robert H. Jerry, II
1992
Dr. Robert H. Jerry, II graduated magna cum laude from
Indiana State University in 1974. By the time he was 35 he
had completed a law degree, practiced law, and taught at
the university level. For his achievements he was awarded
a 1992 Distinguished Alumni Award. At that time, he was
dean of the University of Kansas, School of Law in Lawrence,
Kansas.
Dr. Sally Knox
1992
Dr. Sally Knox was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1992. She graduated from Indiana State University in 1966.
Knox earned distinction in the field of nursing. At the time of
the award, she was vice president of nursing and patient services at the University Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida
and clinical associate dean at the University of Florida.
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1993
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Bruce Baumgartner
Bruce Baumgartner, who graduated from Indiana State
University in 1982, received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1993. Baumgartner earned distinction as a world class
athlete and coach, winning two gold and one silver Olympic
Medals in wrestling. At the time he received the DAA,
Baumgartner was head wrestling coach at the University of
Pennsylvania, Edinboro.
Dr. Paul Siebenmorgen
1993
Dr. Paul Siebenmorgen, who earned his bachelors degree
at Indiana State Teachers College in 1941, completed a
medical degree after serving in World War II. Siebenmorgen
earned a reputation as one of Terre Haute’s most respected
family practitioners and was active in service to his alma
mater. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in
1993. At the time, he had been a family practitioner in Terre
Haute since 1947.
Dr. Paul Anthony Zeiss
1993
Dr. Paul Anthony Zeiss was awarded the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1993. He graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelors in 1968 and a masters in 1972. Zeiss
earned distinction for his involvement in the field of community college education and development. At the time of the
award, Zeiss was president of Central Piedmont Community
College in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Oliver C. Bumb*
Dr. Oliver C. Bumb, a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
in 1994, graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in
1933. Bumb earned distinction in higher education administration. At the time of the award, he was executive director
of the Community Foundation of Muncie/Delaware County,
Indiana.
1994
Dr. Candace Miklozek McNulty
Dr. Candace Miklozek McNulty was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1994. She graduated from Indiana
State University in 1970. McNulty earned distinction in the
field of internal medicine and cardiology. At the time of the
award, she was a member of Sierra Nevada Cardiology Associates in Reno, Nevada.
1994
Dr. Andrew Calvin Porter
1994
Dr. Andrew Calvin Porter, an expert in education research,
was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1994. He
graduated from Indiana State College in 1963. Porter was director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the
University of Wisconsin­—Madison, at the time he received
the DAA.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Paul Brill
Paul Brill dedicated his life and career to the betterment of
Native American communities. His work in this area was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1995. At that
time he was superintendent of the Ute Mountain Ute Agency
in Towaoc, Colorado. Brill earned a bachelors degree in 1953
from Indiana State Teachers College.
1995
Dr. DeWitt Owen, Jr.*
Awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1995, Dr. DeWitt
Owen, Jr. graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in
1949. Owen earned distinction as a specialist in the care and
treatment of racing thoroughbreds At the time of the award,
he had been practicing equine veterinary medicine for over
40 years.
1995
Dr. Mary Ann Carroll
1996
Dr. Mary Ann Carroll holds a bachelors and masters degree
from Indiana State Teachers College, earned in 1950 and
1955, and completed a doctoral degree in 1963 from Indiana
State College. Carroll gained recognition for her leadership
in the field of graduate education and served as dean of the
School of Graduate Studies at her alma mater. At the time
she received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996, Carroll
was director of governmental affairs and assistant to the
president at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
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1996
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Patrick R. Ralston
Patrick R. Ralston was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1996. He graduated from Indiana State University
with a bachelors in 1972 and a masters in 1973. Ralston has
received numerous awards for his work in the fields of natural
resources and the environment. When he received his DAA,
Ralston was director of the Indiana Department of Natural
Resources.
Dr. Maynard Leslie Rich
1996
Dr. Maynard Leslie Rich graduated from Indiana State Teachers College with bachelors and masters degrees in 1951
and 1954. Rich, who received a 1996 Distinguished Alumni
Award, earned distinction in the field of education and
psychology. At the time of the award, he was professor and
director of the Biofeedback Center at Catawba College in
Salisbury, North Carolina.
Dr. David A. Williams
1996
Dr. David A. Williams was awarded the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 1996. He graduated magna cum laude from Indiana State University in 1975. Williams has been recognized
for his research in pediatric hematology and oncology. When
he received the DAA, he was professor of pediatrics and
professor of medical and molecular genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine. He was also at that time affiliated
with Riley Hospital for Children.
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1997
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Dwight Conquergood*
Dr. Dwight Conquergood graduated from Indiana State University in 1972. Since graduation he has earned distinction
as a researcher of refugee and immigrant camps. Conquergood was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1997.
When he received the award, he was the Charles Deering
McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University and chair of the Department of Performance
Studies.
Sam J. DiGiovanni
1997
Sam J. DiGiovanni, who was awarded the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1997, graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in 1952. He joined Arthur Anderson and Co. in
1952, and remained with that company for 34 years, ultimately becoming partner in charge of worldwide utilities. When he
received the DAA he was chairman of the board for REGIT,
and a director of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Charlotte,
North Carolina.
Warner H. Paige, III
1997
Warner H. Paige, III graduated from Indiana State University
with a bachelors in marketing in 1966. He earned distinction
in the field of music as part of his family’s music store which
specialized in providing music education and band and orchestra instruments to Indiana schools and residents. Paige
received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1966. At that
time he was the fourth-generation to run the family’s music
store, Paiges Music Shop.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Linda Watson Pellegrini
Linda Watson Pellegrini was awarded the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1997. A 1971 graduate of Indiana State
University, she has been a teacher and business leader and
served on numerous boards in the State of Florida. When
she received the award Pellegrini was president of a custom
home building company, Pellegrini Homes, Inc.
1997
Dr. Ronald L. Vaughn
An Indiana State University graduate, Dr. Ronald L. Vaughn
earned his bachelors in 1968 and his masters in 1970. He
was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1997.
Vaughn earned distinction in the fields of marketing and
higher education. When he received the award, he was
president of the University of Tampa.
1997
Ron Carpenter
1998
Ron Carpenter graduated from Indiana State University with
a bachelors in 1977 and with his masters in 1982. He was
awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998. Carpenter
earned distinction through his dedication to disadvantaged
and at-risk children. When he received the DAA, he was
president and CEO of the Children’s Bureau of Indianapolis.
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1998
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Jack A. Davis
Jack A. Davis earned bachelors and masters degrees from
Indiana State University in 1968 and 1974, respectively.
Davis had an outstanding career in the United States Marine
Corp, rising to the rank of brigadier general and receiving
the Legion of Merit, a Purple Heart, and a Bronze Star. He
was awarded his alma mater’s Distinguished Alumni Award in
1998. At the time of the award, Davis was a special agent for
the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Dr. Thomas G. DeLoughery
1998
Dr. Thomas G. DeLoughery was awarded the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1998. A 1981 graduate of Indiana State
University, DeLoughery has earned distinction in the field
of medicine and received numerous honors and awards.
When he received the DAA, he was associate director of
transfusion medicine, and associate professor of medicine at
Oregon Health Sciences University.
Joseph Dulin
1998
Joseph Dulin graduated from Indiana State College with a
masters degree in 1963. He earned distinction for his African
American educational innovations. Dulin was awarded the
Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998. When he received the
award, he was principal of Roberto Clemente Student Development Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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1998
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Spiro B. Mitsos
Dr. Spiro B. Mitsos was awarded his alma mater’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998. A 1952 graduate of Indiana
State Teachers College, Mitsos earned distinction in the field
of psychology and as co-founder of Res-Care, Inc. which
symbolized his concern for populations with special needs.
When he received his DAA he was serving as clinical director
and a member of the board and treasurer of Res-Care, Inc.
Jill Fairhurst Taylor Hall
1999
Jill Fairhurst Taylor Hall earned a bachelors degree in 1981
and a masters degree in 1986 from Indiana State University.
She was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1999
for her innovations and dedication to education. Hall gained
state recognition for her booklet, The Empty Desk, written
from her own experience, that shares the problems teachers with a terminally ill child in their class must face. At the
time she received the DAA, Hall was a third grade teacher at
Brown Elementary School in Brownsburg, Indiana.
David J. Kirk
1999
David J. Kirk was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 1999. He graduated from Indiana State Teachers College
in 1947. Kirk earned distinction through his broadcasting and
motivational speaking. At the time he received the award, he
was retired after serving as Terre Haute’s WTHI-TV weatherman for 25 years.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Howard Sharpe*
A 1940 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, Howard
Sharpe was the winningest coach in Indiana high school
basketball. Sharpe, who had 759 career victories at retirement, was recognized statewide for his teaching/coaching
skills. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1999.
At the time, Sharpe had retired as a teacher and coach.
1999
Dr. John P. Smyth
1999
Dr. John P. Smyth, who at one time was director of all United
States Olympic Training Centers, was awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1999. Smyth earned a bachelors at
Indiana State University in 1965, and in 1966 was one of the
first to complete a masters in ISU’s School of Health and Human Performance. He has had a distinctive career in health
and physical education. Smyth was senior director of sports
services for the United States Olympic Committee when he
received the DAA.
Dr. Stephen L. Williams
1999
Dr. Stephen L. Williams was awarded the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1999. A 1971 graduate of Indiana State
University, Williams later earned distinction in the field of law.
He was presented with the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award in
1989, and named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor
Evan Bayh in 1990. When he received his DAA, Williams was
a partner and trial lawyer with the Mann Law Firm in Terre
Haute.
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2000
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Michael J. Alley
Michael J. Alley, who is a 1987 graduate of Indiana State
University, received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000.
Alley has been a dedicated and hardworking volunteer and
served on many community and educational boards and
councils. In recognition of this service, he received numerous
awards including the HOPE Award from the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society. He was president and CEO of Fifth Third
Bank of Indiana when he received the DAA.
Alan R. Barcus
2000
Alan R. Barcus graduated from Indiana State Teacher’s College in 1960. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2000. Barcus, who spent 30 years of his life composing
music and writing lyrics, was a 1999 inductee into the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame for being an outstanding athlete.
At the time he received the DAA, he was president of Barcus
Enterprises, Inc.
Dr. Linda Chezem
2000
Dr. Linda Chezem, who received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 2000, had a varied career working with Indiana’s
4-H program, teaching agriculture, and eventually, in law.
Chezem graduated from Indiana State University in 1968.
At the time she received the DAA, she was a senior judge
appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court.
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2000
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Kathryn Politz
Named Indiana’s 2000 Teacher of the Year by the State
Department of Education, Kathryn Politz holds two degrees
from Indiana State University. Politz, a 2000 Distinguished
Alumni recipient, earned a bachelors at Indiana State in 1970
and a masters in 1988. When she received the DAA, she
was a teacher-in-residence with the Indiana Department of
Education.
James W. Thomas
James W. Thomas received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2000. He was a 1973 graduate of Indiana State University.
Thomas had worldwide responsibility as director of Global
Services for IBM when he was selected as an award recipient. He earned distinction as a leader in providing information technology services.
2000
Mark J. Blade
2001
Mark J. Blade received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
2001. A 1976 graduate from Indiana State University, Blade
was a dedicated public servant, having served as the Indiana
State Senator for the 38th District. When he received the
award he was director of purchasing and warehousing for
the Vigo County School Corporation.
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2001
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Susie Thurman Dewey
A distinguished educator who served in the Women’s Army
Corps during World War II, Susie Thurman Dewey earned
her bachelors degree at Indiana State Teachers College in
1940. The recipient of the Bronze Star for her military service,
Dewey received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001. At
that time, she was a retired Vigo County School Corporation
English teacher.
Dr. Keith Winfield Dickey
Dr. Keith Winfield Dickey earned a bachelors in life sciences
from Indiana State University in 1972. He received the
Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001. Dickey was an associate
professor at Southern Illinois University School of Dental
Medicine and section head of Dental Practice Management
when he received the award.
2001
Suzanne Wilson McKowen
2001
A Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 2001, Suzanne
Wilson McKowen graduated Indiana State Teachers College in 1953. McKowen served as a teacher, principal, and
administrator in the development of educational policy for
Indiana and Illinois schools. When she received the DAA,
she was retired from her position in education and was active
in community activities.
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2001
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Albert F. Stevens
Albert F. Stevens received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2001. He graduated from Indiana State Teachers College
in 1961 with a bachelors degree and earned his masters of
business administration at Indiana State University in 1969.
Stevens earned distinction as an inventor and co-inventor,
and served as president and CEO of Opex Corporation for
many years. When he received the DAA he was chairman of
the board for Opex Corporation.
E. Ronald Culp
E. Ronald Culp was a respected and recognized leader
in communications and business who received the
Distinguished Alumni Award in 2002. Culp graduated
from Indiana State University in 1970. He was senior vice
president of public relations and government affairs for
Sears, Roebuck and Co. when he received the award.
2002
Dr. Herman L. Davis
2002
A nationally recognized expert in financial aid resources
for higher education, Dr. Herman L. Davis received the
Distinguished Alumni Award in 2002. Davis graduated from
Indiana State Teachers College in 1961, and completed a
masters degree from Indiana State University in 1969. At the
time he received the DAA, Davis was executive director of
the National College Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Norman L. Lowery
Norman L. Lowery received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2002. A 1969 graduate of Indiana State University, he
has earned recognition for being an active financial and
civic leader. He was president and CEO of Terre Haute First
National Bank and vice chairman and vice president of First
Financial Corp at the time he received his award.
2002
Carolene R. Mays
2002
Carolene R. Mays, a 1985 graduate of Indiana State University, has had active careers in business and journalism. A
2002 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, she was
also active in community and educational organizations in
the Indianapolis area. At the time she received her alma
mater’s award, Mays was president and general manager of
the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper.
Kasivat Paruggamanont
2002
Kasivat Paruggamanont received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 2002. A 1975 masters degree graduate of Indiana
State University, Paruggamanont has an outstanding career
in his country’s foreign service. His service to Thailand has
been recognized by receipt of the Knight’s Grand Cross of
the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant. He was a representative of the Thailand government and consul-general
of Thailand assigned to the Chicago Illinois area when he
received the DAA.
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2003
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Harriet D. Darrow
Dr. Harriet D. Darrow earned a bachelors degree (1954), a
masters degree (1956), and a doctorate degree (1959) from
Indiana State Teachers College. She was a recognized expert
in education and served her alma mater in a variety of teaching and administrative positions. In 2003 she was selected
as a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. At that
time, she held emerita status from her positions as professor,
dean, and associate vice president at Indiana State.
Edwin A. Hill
Edwin A. Hill earned his bachelors degree from Indiana
State University in 1973. Hill has gained national attention
for his innovations in the field of human resources. When he
received the DAA in 2003 he was vice president of human
resources for Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc.
2003
Paul C. Lo
2003
A leading force and outspoken supporter of economic
growth and international trade between China and the United
States, Paul C. Lo received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2003. Lo graduated from Indiana State University with a
masters of business administration degree in 1970. He was
chairman of the Far East National Bank when he was recognized with the award.
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2003
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Thomas L.E.C. Moore
Dr. Thomas L.E.C. Moore received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 2003. He earned his masters degree in 1988 and
a doctorate degree in 1991 from Indiana State University.
When he received the award he was president of Thomas
Moore Enterprises, Inc. Moore has gained distinction as a
nationally recognized early childhood consultant, author, and
children’s recording artist.
Mark Morgan
A recognized financial expert, Mark Morgan earned his
bachelors degree in accounting from Indiana State University
in 1976. He was named a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 2003. At that time, he was vice president for finance
supporting research for Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company.
2003
Robert E. Casey, Jr.
2004
Robert E. Casey, Jr. graduated from Indiana State University
in 1980 and received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
2004. Casey has been recognized for his experience and
expertise in criminal justice, law enforcement, and intelligence gathering. When he received the award he was
deputy assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Directorate of Intelligence.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. John Flores
Dr. John Flores graduated from Indiana State University with
a bachelors in 1973 and a masters in 1995. His career as
a leader and innovator in the field of education contributed
to his selection for the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2004.
When he received the award, he was superintendent of
School City in East Chicago, Indiana.
2004
Edwin Miller
2004
A 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Edwin Miller
has been recognized for his work in business and finance.
Miller graduated from Indiana State University in 1968 with
a bachelors and earned a masters of business administration
in 1969. He was CEO and president of Millennium Capital
Group, a private investment firm, when he received the
award.
Nancy Price Ralston
2004
Nancy Price Ralston received the Distinguished Alumni
Award in 2004. Recognized for her outstanding service in
the field of elementary education and her innovative ideas
for Indiana’s educational policies, Ralston was also awarded
Indiana State’s Jones Medal in 2000. She earned a bachelors
degree in 1971 and a masters degree in 1976 from Indiana
State University. When she received the DAA, Ralston was
teaching for the Vigo County School Corporation at Terre
Haute’s Lost Creek Elementary School.
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2004
Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Mary Beth Seaward
Mary Beth Seaward has been recognized for her work in the
field of medicine. A proficient researcher and author, Seaward earned bachelor and masters degrees from Indiana
State University in 1969 and 1972, respectively. She was
selected as a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2004. At that time, she was research coordinator for the
West Central Indian Area Health Education Center and a
medical specialist with the Terre Haute Center for Medical
Education.
William L. Lister
2005
William L. Lister received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2005. He graduated from Indiana State University with a
bachelors degree in 1966 and a masters in 1967. A recognized leader in the pharmaceutical field, Lister was appointed to the board of the Indiana Health and Educational Facility
Financing Authority at the time he received the award. Previously he had worked for Eli Lilly, Boehringer-Mannheim, and
Roche Diagnostics.
Beth Konrad
2005
A pioneer in broadcasting and one of America’s first women
network anchors, Beth Konrad received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 2005. She graduated from Indiana State
University with a bachelors degree in 1972. At the time she
received the DAA, Konrad was at Loyola University in Chicago, in a full-time teaching position in the Communications
Department.
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Cynthia Rose Berry Powers
Cynthia Rose Berry Powers earned a bachelors degree in
1969 and a masters degree in 1970 from Indiana State University. Powers has been recognized in the field of real estate
for ensuring open and integrated housing opportunities in
northern Indiana. At the time she received the DAA, Powers
was president of Century 21 Powers Realty, Inc.
2005
Stephen W. Clinton
Stephen W. Clinton received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2006. He graduated from Indiana State University with a
bachelors degree in 1974. Clinton has been recognized for
his involvement in the educational loan industry. At the time
of receipt of the award, Clinton was president of Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans, Inc.
2005
Dean R. Hirsch
2006
Recognized for his efforts in relief work, particularly in regards to the world’s poor, Dean R. Hirsch was selected for
a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006. Hirsch graduated
from Indiana State University with a masters degree in 1973.
He was president and chief executive officer of World Vision
International when he received the DAA.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
Clyde R. Kersey
Clyde R. Kersey earned his bachelors degree at Indiana
State University in 1971 and completed his masters in1975.
A recognized educator and community leader, Kersey received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006. At that time,
he was serving as an Indiana state representative.
2006
Sheila D. Powell
2006
Sheila D. Powell received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
2006. She graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree from
Indiana State University. Powell has been recognized as an
innovative leader in the automotive technology management
and sales fields. At the time she received the award, she
was employed with General Motors South Central Region in
Texas.
Barbara K. Beadle
2007
A specialist in business, marketing, information technology,
and co-operative education, Barbara K. Beadle was selected
as a 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. A 1965
bachelors degree graduate from Indiana State University,
Beadle holds a leadership role in promoting and supervising
Indiana educational programs. At the time she was selected
for her alma mater’s award, Beadle was a state program specialist for Indiana’s Department of Education.
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Anniversary of Indiana State University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award
James M. Lewis
James M. Lewis received the Distinguished Alumni Award
in 2007. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1984
with a bachelors degree. Lewis has been recognized for his
services and innovative expansion of the Walt Disney World
Resort Division. At the time of the award, Lewis was the
president of the Disney Vacation Club.
2007
Timothy J. O’Neill
2007
Timothy J. O’Neill graduated from Indiana State University
with a bachelors degree in 1969. A successful business,
community, and service leader who developed unique new
services for banking, O’Neill received the Distinguished
Alumni Award in 2007. He also was awarded the ISU Jones
Medal in 2000 and the University Medallion in 2007 for his
service and dedication to ISU.
Jill Bolte Taylor
2007
Jill Bolte Taylor received the Distinguished Alumni Award in
2007. A 1991 Indiana State University doctor of philosophy
graduate, Taylor was recognized for her educational and
research work in promoting the importance of mental health
and the human brain. When she received the DAA, she was
an adjunct professor at the Indiana University School of
Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences in Bloomington,
Indiana.
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