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Jim Spizzo ’74
was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo “Infinity: The Way Out.” Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim’s photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
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Conrad Damsgaard ’57
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard ’53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award “for his devotion to Illinois College as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.” The Damsgaards’ philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the Illinois College Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand ’81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand ’18, carried on the family’s legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler ’12, Brady Kepler ’12 and Bailey Cooper ’18
founded the KASE Project. It is a central Illinois non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
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Joanne Huffman Ramsey ’56,
December 23, 2020 (Chi Beta).
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Emily Dunstan Martin ’55,
September 6, 2021 (Chi Beta).
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Shirley Thrasher Blair ’55,
December 1, 2021.
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Jimmy Frame ’55,
October 26, 2021.
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Alice Everette Compton ’53,
December 10, 2021.
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Ed Lawless ’53,
December 6, 2021.
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Alice Penewitt Henry ’52,
November 21, 2021 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).
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Marian Hills ’51,
March 3, 2022 (Gamma Delta).
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Wayne Ford ’51,
December 2, 2021.
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Robert Homann ’50,
December 21, 2021 (Sigma Pi).
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Paul Rust ’49
February 8, 2022 (Phi Alpha).
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Ray Montgomery ’48
March 26, 2022 (Sigma Pi).
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Harry Schnirring ’48,
November 9, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
Births
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Tara Davis Augspurger ’06
and her husband, Casey, welcomed a son, Knox Joseph Augspurger. He was born July 15, 2021, and was welcomed by big brother Huxley (3).
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Sarah Steinhorst Manicke ’08
and her husband, Matthew, welcomed a son, Matthew John Manicke Jr., on Aug. 29, 2021.
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Jessica Brown Galvan ’08
and her husband, Adam, welcomed a daughter, Sloane Penelope Galvan, on Jan. 8, 2022.
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Warren Musch ’43
celebrated his 100th birthday on October 25, 2021. He is a WWll flight veteran. Warren is a very special American treasure who honorably served his country, then led a full civilian life of family, business and further public service.
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Abby Matson McCarty ’08
was promoted to accounting manager at ADM.
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Dr. Rebecca Vortman ’05
was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Education Award.
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Jennifer Sunley ’98
recently celebrated 15 years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc., where she is currently the natural resources discipline manager. She joined the firm in 2006.