THE SEVENTIES

Robert Heivilin ('70), Peoria, Ariz., has one son, James.

Sandra Tuley ('70), Prospect, Ky., is a math teacher at St. Francis Grade School. She and her husband, Neil Weiner, have two sons, Eric and Seth. E-mail sandraky@aol.com.

Dottye (Wooten) Van Iten ('70), Independence, Mo., is an eighth-grade American history teacher in the Blue Springs R-4 Schools. She and her husband, Al, have three children, Cindy, Jim, and Bob. E-mail dvan iten@bssd.net.

James Barber ('71), White Plains, Md., is a chief in the tax systems administrative branch of the Internal Revenue Service. He and his wife, Britta, have two children, Stephen and Laura. E-mail jba1072893@cs.com.

Beverly (Jones) Moore ('71) ('72), Kirksville, Mo., retired after being employed in the Adair County R-1 School District for 28 years. She and her husband, Pearl Edward, have four children, Debra, Cheryl, Carol, and Shane. E-mail bmoore2@cableone.net.

James Ritter ('71) ('73), Ft. Madison, Iowa, is a division chair in language arts, communications, social studies, and fine arts at Southeastern Community College. He has also served nine years on the Fort Madison Community School Board. He and his wife, Holly, have three sons, Sean, Cameron, and Seth. E-mail www.mritter@secc.cc.ia.us.

Mike Branham ('72), Cumberland, Ind., is an accountant for Defense Finance Accounting Service. He and his wife, Carole, have one daughter, Kerri.

Carole Kennedy ('72), Alexandria, Va., is serving as the principal-in-residence for the Department of Education. She has three children, Jana, Jim, and Christy.

Jana (Taylor) Martin ('72) and Jim Martin ('70) live in Sarasota, Fla. Jana works in sales for Remax, and Jim is employed by Tropicana North America in marketing services. They have one son, Asa.

Alan Rhea ('72) and Lee Ann (Broyles) Rhea ('72) live in Scottsdale, Ariz. Alan is a director of national labor relations for Rural Metro Corp., and Lee Ann is a team manager for State Farm Insurance. They have two children.

C. Howard Wade ('72) ('73), Aurora, Colo., is a retired minister. He and his wife, Patsy, have three children, Danene, Kyle, and Jennifer. E-mail chwnco@aol.com.

Michael Burton ('73), Sugarloaf Key, Fla., is a physician at SEIF. He has three children, Tiffany, Adam, and Marina.

Jody (Chiappy) Dettinger ('73), Little Marsh, Pa., is a phlebotomist for Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. She and her husband, Jack, have two children, Chad and Kate.

Terry (Slockett) Freese ('73), Rocky Comfort, Mo., is director of special services in the Neosho R-5 School District.

Daniel Rector ('73), Nauvoo, Ill., is a restoration foreman for Nauvoo Restoration Inc. He has one daughter, Katharine.

John Tucci ('74), Garland, Texas, is the principal of Lancaster High School. E-mail jtucci@ednet10.net.

David Bell ('75), Columbus, Neb., is a development/marketing manager for Loup Power District. He has two daughters, Matteal and Mallory. E-mail loup@megavision.com.

Stanley Mitchell ('75), Lisle, Ill., is a senior loan officer for Prestige Mortgage Corp. He has one son, David.

Paul ³Pete² Anderson ('76) and Elizabeth (Twyman) Anderson ('72) live in Waukee, Iowa. Pete is CEO and president of Farmers Commodities Corporation. Elizabeth, a former adviser to the Index and Echo, is a sales associate at Iowa Realty. They have two children, Haley and Paul. E-mail eanderson55@home.com.

Paul James Named Missouri Superintendent of the Year The superintendent of Fort Osage School District, Paul James ('68)('71), was named Missouri Superintendent of the Year for 2000. James was nominated by the Fort Osage Board of Education and was selected by an organized committee led by the Missouri Association of S chool Administrators (MASA). Through his leadership characteristics, strong focus on student learning, effective communication abilities, and active participation in the school and community over the past seven years, James has led the district in its mission, "Educating Tomorrow's Leaders Today." Under his leadership, the district has seen an increase in resources and programs focusing on student performance issues, lower class sizes in the early grades, professional development and new teacher evaluation systems, and increased opportunities for students. The district has also become a leader in the development and implementation of a comprehensive electronic curriculum format. James received a bachelor's of science degree in education from Truman in 1968 and a masterıs degree in 1971. He also earned an education specialist degree and a doctor of education degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Jayne Kelly ('76), Richmond, Va., is employed by Crestar Bank.

Mark Reagan ('76), Annapolis, Md., is a colonel in the U.S. Army. He received his MSSI from the Defense Intelligence College in Washington, D.C., and he is attending Army War College. He and his wife, Michelle, have two children, Gina and Brian.

Michael Tertichny ('76), Charleroi, Pa., is a cost accountant/analyst for Hankison International. He has three children, Alexander, Gregory, and Suzanna. E-mail mtitch@msn.com.

Kirk Brandenberger ('77), Keokuk, Iowa, was recently named the executive director of the Keokuk Area Convention and Tourism Bureau.

Therese Judge ('77), Des Moines, Iowa, is a Spanish instructor at Iowa State University. E-mail tjudge@iastate.edu.

Mark Weatherstone ('77), Kenai, Alaska, is a coordinator for USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. He and his wife, Nancy, have one daughter, Hayley. E-mail wstove@ptialaska.net.

James Bell ('79) ('89) and Marla (McClanahan) Bell ('79) live in Sarasota, Fla. James is a self-employed physician. They have three children, Kendra, Emily, and Logan.

Joyce (Gentry) Furrer ('79), Columbia, Mo., is a practical nursing program instructor in the Columbia Public Schools. She and her husband, Paul, have two sons, Aaron and Christopher. E-mail jfurrer@gateway.net.

Charles Meeker ('79), St. Charles, Mo., is a social-studies teacher and varsity baseball coach at St. Charles High School. He is also an assistant coach for the boys' basketball and softball teams.

Denise LeAnn Watson ('79), Memphis, Mo., is manager of alumni relations for Truman State University. She and her husband, Kirk, have two children, Chris and Amanda. Denise also has two stepsons, Kale and Kiley.

 

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