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In Memory of JackRavenscroftIn 1968, after three years of operation, UWPdecided to incorporate. Jack Ravenscroftshepherded all the legal work through the courtsof California, where he then resided. At the 90 thbirthday party for Jack, Mr. Belk said, “I could nothave gotten through the early years of Up withPeople without Jack Ravenscroft behind me.”Jackson Pittman Ravenscroft died January 22,2008, peacefully in his sleep at home, after 92years of hard work and fascinating adventures.Born in 1915, Jack started working at the age of6, helping his father with deliveries and jerkingsodas in their pharmacy. After graduating fromhigh school at 17, Jack went to Washington, D.C.He began as a messenger boy, worked his wayup to being a Federal Bank examiner, and finisheda college degree by attending eight yearsof night school. When drafted for World War II,News67C: John Rucker writes: I wouldlike my fellow cast mates to knowthat I am alive and well and wouldlove to hear from them ... especiallyLarry Tinsley, Larry Winans, LarryHazzard (trumpet), John Ottobrino,Dave Johnston (flutist), and AlfredSaffel. I can be reached at johnrucker@att.net.91A: Mick Dill received a Diversityand Principles of Community TeamAward for leadership and significantcontributions to the Universityof California Campus communityon the Student Affairs Officers forthe Future development program.Mick writes: Enhancing diversityand inclusiveness are integral componentsin the recruitment andretention of both a diverse workforceand student population and in thecreation of a welcoming, productivecampus climate that reinforces affirmativeaction/equal employmentopportunity, heightened awarenessand sensitivity to diversity.91B: Heimen Visser moved last yearwith his wife, Muriel, and newbornson, Thijn, from Amsterdam to TheHague in The Netherlands. Heimenis working for KPN Telecom as aBusiness Development Manager,designing and building innovativeproducts and services for the Dutchtelecom market.91B: T.J. Mannix appeared on theseason premiere of NBC’s Law andOrder as a public defender. He isa performer and co-producer ofhe became a captain in three years.After leaving the Air Force, he worked withMr. Belk and others to build lasting peaceand continued when UWP began. In 1967, hemarried Day Ely. who had also been working inMoral Rearmament full time. The couple followedUWP to Tucson in 1970. Their daughterVirginia was born in 1971. In 1981, Jacksonretired from UWP at age 65 and embarked onnew ways of serving God. In 1993, he joyfullywelcomed Virginia’s partner Rebekah as amuch loved daughter-in-law.At the 40 th reunion of UWP, in accepting his“Everyday Hero Award,” Jack said, ”My parentslost their first child just before I was born andpromised God that if they got a healthy child,they would dedicate it to God’s service. Mothernever went back on her promise. When I grewolder, I had to make the choice myself for myown life. I have kept affirming my promise. Nowat 90, I live by these values: Love, Honesty,Appreciation and Acceptance.”FACE — performing with a four-piecejazz band and six actors in a fullyimprovised full-length musical attheater and rock venues in NYC(tjmannix.com).91C: Sheila Samaddar writes: I justopened my own General Dentistryprivate practice in Washington,D.C., across the street from thenew Washington Nationals baseballstadium. I have been in D.C. since1995 and live on Capitol Hill withmy husband, Terry, daughter, Madeline,and dogs, Daisy and Duke. Mywebsite is SouthCapitolSmileCenter.comand you can email me atDrSamaddar@SouthCapitolSmile-Center.com.91F: Consuelo Garner (Chely Tijerinawhen traveling with UWP) has recentlymoved and wants to let everybodyGot News?To share your news with alumniaround the world, just send ane-mail to upbeat@uwpiaa.org.Please reference “Alumni UpDate”in the subject line. Photos arewelcome, but should be hi-resolution(300 dpi). If you’re not sure if yourphoto is usable, send it in and we’lllet you know.You can also mail your update toUpBeat, PMB 466, 17011 LincolnAve., Parker, CO 80134. Photos willnot be returned unless requested.Alumni UpDateknow of the new address: 10829Quarry Oaks Trl.; Austin, TX 78717.91F: Tone Aas Skålevik writes:The third child is soon one year,and I am working as the leader ofthe Theater of Nedre Buskerud inNorway. I am also directing there,acting, singing and doing coursesand events. I have my own firm aswell, where I act and direct. Checkout teaterart.no.92D: Stacy (Martin) Dumas writes:I am currently married, since 12years, to an Air Force officer andhave two children. I still try to doas much community service as Iam able. I was recently given twowonderful awards for my communityinvolvement. One was from the USAF,Spouse of the Year for 2007, andthe other one was from the US AirForce Association, Volunteer of theMick Dill (91A)10 UpBeatStacy (Martin) Dumas (92D)Alexis Nicole ThompsonChase Robert McAvoy