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1947
Maryfrances Wendling-Jennings and
husband George Jennings received the Spirit
of Service Award from the Archdiocese of
Indianapolis for their generosity and service
to the community. The Jennings have 12
children and 30 grandchildren.
1959
George Waning ’59, Dave Field ’60,
Rudy Jansen ’61, Mike Noone ’63, and
Chuck Federle ’65 visited former head
coach of men’s basketball, Walt Fields, at his
home in Fulton, Illinois. His daughter, Sue,
helped host the event and hopes to continue
this gathering next year. As head coach,
Fields had a positive impact on a number of
lives. His former players are very grateful for
the lessons he taught, both on and off the
court. Although they still call him coach, they
consider him to be a great friend and mentor.
1965
Tom Egold is now president of Hearts
and Hands of Indiana. Hearts and Hands
provides affordable long-term home
ownership in the Haughville community for
low-income families.
1969
Jack Altenburger is retiring from the
Diocese of Toledo after 41 years.
1970
Melanie Chacon is a full-time instructor
at Harrison College and teaches all levels
of composition, humanities, and speech.
She is also an adjunct professor at Marian
University, teaching a multi-cultural
education course.
Sr. Shirley Gerth received the
Distinguished Hoosier Award in March 2010.
1975
Diane Ryker Brunsman was honored
with the 2010 Outstanding Service from
award for sharing her time and talents at
Oldenburg Academy.
Former players of coach Walt Fields visit him at his home in Fulton, Illinois. They hope to make
this an annual event.
Sr. Rachel West, OSF ’54
1954
Sr. Rachel West, OSF retired this June
after years of dedication and hard work
at Marian University. Sr. Rachel has spent
many years at Marian University as both a
graduate and a long-time staff member. She
will be spending her retirement days at the
Motherhouse in Oldenburg and has chosen
to work in the archives there. Best wishes to
you, Sr. Rachel!
1957
Anne Diener Pflum will soon complete
28 years as a speech language pathologist
for the school district of Slinger, Wisconsin.
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