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Class of 1968
Post Reunion 2013
45the Reunion Memories
It was a glorious weekend. The weather was
nice, the campus was beautiful, and almost 30 of us
gathered to get reacquainted and have some fun together. Those who were there know what I mean.
Those who were not missed out on some good conversations and great times.
younger and it is good to say hello now because one day
our friends will be fewer in number. Keep those Culver ties and contacts. Remember the “old days” and
make a pledge to gather once more.
We saw and heard some new things over the
weekend. The new rowing center designed by our very
own John Chipman and financed in part by Nix Lauridsen is a fantastic world class facility. People from
all classes commented on how impressive the building
is. We had an opportunity to learn about the curriculum and programs for the Ron Rubin School for the
Entrepreneur, and got briefings from some of the projects from current and past students. One of the activities described involved a group of students presenting
their solutions to a marketing problem at Red Gold Inc.
whose CEO is Brian Reichart. No other secondary
school anywhere has such a program. In many forums
we heard of the high standards in all areas at Culver
and the many reasons we have to be proud. At our
class meeting on Saturday, we heard from John Buxton, Head of Schools about the contributions from our
class and how we should all take pride in how we have
supported and improved Culver in the years since our
graduation.
The Academies has asked the Class to take on
two challenging goals: to raise $100,000 and to have
35% of our classmates participate in supporting our
45th Reunion Gift. If we can work together once again,
we are sure that ‘68 can reach both of these goals! We
want to say “thank you” to the 31 classmates who have
committed $65,854.70 towards our 45th Reunion Gift
(list next page)! To those who haven’t given yet, this is
our last request for your support before the close of the
fiscal year on June 30, 2013. We have a ways to go,
but with your help – we can get there! Every gift is
important and appreciated. You can make a secure
online gift by logging onto www.culver.org/makeagift or
returning a check in the business reply envelope contained in this newsletter.
John also described how Culver Fund donations support the strategic priorities of the school: student financial aid, faculty salaries and programs such
as Fine Arts and athletics. Indeed, alumni support
makes up a critical part of the operating budget of Culver such that without it Culver could not provide the
standard of excellence it does. John remarked that the
“One Culver” idea is the integration of the summer and
winter programs’ mission stressing leadership and
character development for young people no matter
which program(s) they attend.
So now the 45th reunion is in the past and the
is next. For all of you who said you could not attend this time, but would come to the 50th, mark your
calendars now and look for communications from us on
specific dates and events. In the meantime, reach out
to your friends from Culver. We are not getting any
50th
The Culver Fund
Regards,
Class of 1968 Leadership Team
Platt Hill, D Company
Marshall Alworth,
Class President
Band
[email protected]
Communications Chair
630-436-4445
[email protected]
303-796-8914
John Chipman
D Company, Reunion Chair
[email protected]
847-910-3849
Mike Spensley
C Company, Gifts Chair
[email protected]
224-216-9751
Ron Rubin
D Company, Special Gifts Chair
[email protected]
314-726-9630
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Culver Fund Donors to Date
45th Reunion Year Donors
Marshall Alworth
James Aubele
James Chandler
John Chipman
Douglas Clary
Stephen Culver
James Dunstan
Theodore Frison
Paul Gift
Philip Goldberg
Scott Gross
R. Scott Hershberger
Platt Hill
Michael Kerasotes
Nixon Lauridsen
Robert Lott
Gregory Marshall
Thomas Matlock
Jan Medusky
David Miller
Paul Much
Edward Newman
Lloyd Noble
Reed Oppenheimer
William Paty
Tyler Robbins
Ron Rubin
W. Stephen Saunders
Michael Scholz
Douglas Scholz
Michael Spensley
Bob Hartman Honored
The career and contributions of Robert B.D. Hartman were honored at a May 3 all-school meeting
with the introduction of the Robert B.D. Hartman Chair for Excellence in Teaching. A gift of Miles
White ’73, his wife, Kim, and their sons, the endowed chair will be awarded to that faculty member
who has demonstrated a commitment to and an understanding of Culver Academies’ history and
values.
The White family made the gift as a way saying thank you to Hartman, a mentor and friend, and
also to the teaching profession as it is practiced at Culver. Miles White is the chairman of The Culver Educational Foundation Board of Trustees and the presentation was made during the weekend
of the trustees meeting.
Hartman has served as a history teacher, assistant counselor, the director of admissions, executive
secretary of the academies, director of the audio visual aids department, and coach of the Company
A football team. He is the holder of the MacMillan Family Chair of American Heritage; and served
as the executive secretary of the centennial commission in 1994, special assistant to the president of
Culver, and as Culver’s official historian. His books on Culver history include “Pass in Review,”
“Boots and Saddles,” ‘The Grand Parade,” and “Lest We Forget.”
Miles White ‘73, chairman of the CEF Board of
Trustees, with Bob Hartman and Head of Schools,
John Buxton, at the all school meeting, May 3.
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CLASS OF 1968
Culver Athletics
CGA edges Carmel for State Lacrosse Title
INDIANAPOLIS – The Culver Girls Academy lacrosse
team captured its seventh state title in 11 years with
a 9-8 win over Carmel June 1.
Erin Thomas scored a goal off a pass from Kelsi Carr
with 3:34 left to break an 8-8 tie. The Eagles led at
halftime, 5-3, and led 7-4 after a Morgan Osborn goal.
But Carmel slowly climbed back and tied the game
with under five minutes remaining.
The Eagles were able to win the draw and run the
clock down to 39 seconds before turning the ball over,
but goalie Clair Fay gathered up the Carmel attempt
and ran out the clock to preserve the win.
Olivia Rabbitt led CGA with three goals. Annie Morsches and Thomas each added two goals. Morsches
also had two assists. Fay made 10 saves. Rabbitt and
Morsches were two of the five Indiana high school
girls recognized as All-Americans by US Lacrosse.
This is the third straight time the two teams have met
in the state championship game, with Carmel winning
in 2011 and 2012. Culver had previously won the
championship in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, and
2009.
Culver Girls Academy advanced with a 14-5 semi-final
win over host Brebeuf on May 31. Carmel posted a 139 win over Park Tudor to advance to the championship.
CGA 9, CARMEL 8
CGA goals: Olivia Rabbitt 3, Annie Morsches 2, Erin
Thomas 2, Saralena Barry 1, Morgan Osborn 1. Assists: Morsches 2, Barry 1, Kelsi Carr 1. Saves: Clair
Fay 10. Records: CGA 21-1, Carmel 18-3.
(From the @Culver blog)
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Marshall H. Alworth III 1968 GD
James F. Aubele T 1968 GD
John R. Bean 1968 GD
James L. Brozo 1968 GD
James R. Chandler III 1968 GD
John A. Chipman 1968 GD
Stephen C. Culver 1968 GD
James R. Etchen T 1968 GD
Theodore W. Frison T 1968 GD
Paul R. Gift 1968 GD
Philip N. Goldberg T 1968 GD
Stasz T. Gorski 1968 GD
Scott B. Gross T 1968 GD
Platt W. Hill 1968 GD
Theodore G. Jones T 1968 GD
Nixon E. Lauridsen 1968 GD
George H. Linnemeier II 1968 GD
Casper Martin 1968 GD
Charles W. McNagny 1968 GD
Paul J. Much T 1968 GD
Lloyd Noble II T 1968
Reed J. Oppenheimer T 1968 GD
Brian L. Reichart T 1968 GD
Thomas E. Rentschler 1968 GD
Ronald T. Rubin 1968 GD
Michael R. Scholz 1968 GD
Douglas C. Scholz 1968 GD
Gary P. Torrenga 1968 GD
B. Kent Woodard 1968 GD
Frederick C. Zimonja 1968 GD
CLASS OF 1968
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UPCOMINGCULVERCLUBEVENTS
Culver Club of Chicago
The Chicago Botanic Garden
June 22, 2013
Central Ohio Culver Club
Tailgate prior to Ohio State at Cal Bears
September 13, 2013
Culver Club of Chicago
Goose Island Brewery
October 5, 2013
For more information on any of these events, please contact:
Maria Benner
Culver Clubs Coordinator
[email protected]
574-842-8321
Reunion Photos
Baltimore Culver Club
Baltimore Orioles vs. NY Yankees
June 28, 2013
Oklahoma Culver Club
Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium
September 24, 2013
Indianapolis Culver Club
Second Annual “Fall Family Fun” at Stoneycreek
Farm
October 12, 2013
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CLASS OF 1968
Did You Know?
For 2012-13 43% of the student body were female?
19% are legacies?
There are 18 boys’ sports and 17 girls’ sports available.
36 states and the District of Columbia were represented as well as 28 countries?
In addition to sports there are 44 other activities
and clubs students can participate in.
$9.2 million in financial aid was awarded for 201213. 46% of Culver’s students benefit from some
type of merit award or financial aid.
Culver Summer Schools and Camps had 1,377 participants in 2012.
The average student-teacher ratio is 9:1 and the
average class size is 13.
There are 97 full and part-time faculty members.
85% of the faculty hold a master’s degree and 9
hold a Ph.D.
CMA has 218 leadership positions and CGA has
172 prefect positions each year.
More Reunion
Photos
39 states and 41 countries were represented with
campers ranging in age from 7-17.
724 campers in Upper Camp and 653 campers in
Woodcraft Camp in 2012.
31% of the current students (2012-13) attended a
summer program.
(Information from Culver At A Glance 2012-2013)
CLASS OF 1968
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Are you ready for a
Commencement 2013
challenge?
Memories
You are invited to participate in
the 2013 Lake Max Triathlon
hosted by race director, Dana
Neer.
Swim 400 meters in the lake,
Bike 10 miles around the
lake,
Run a 5K along the lake,
Finish things off at the party
by the lake!
Date: August 10th, 2013
Register today at http://www.active.com
or by contacting [email protected]
Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the Class of 2013!