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ALUMNI NEWS
Kelly Cooper ’95 ’00, Cameron Chilcoat ’04 ’09 ’14
and Mike Myers ’05 were contracted through Athletics
Fields Specialists to do the field paintings at the BCS
Championship Game between Auburn and Florida
State University for the ESPN Ultimate Tailgate Party
pre-game event.
The UR Career Network is now a group on the world’s
largest professional network on the Internet, LinkedIn.
You can use LinkedIn to connect with those who love the
University of Redlands grow their careers from anywhere in
the world. Join your fellow Bulldogs online to:
Share your expertise and career advice by posting
comments or sharing links on the discussion forum
Exchange career information by email or
arrange a phone call with a group member
Connect group members with contacts in
your network
Identify internship opportunities and job leads
If you have a LinkedIn profile, just join the Official
University of Redlands Group and then join the sub group
UR Career Network. If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile,
please consider creating one so you can be a part of the
UR Career Network—it is free and all you need is an
email address.
For more information, visit
Redlands.edu/student-life/1935.aspx
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KELLYCOOPER
Facing Chronic Illness
Head On
Chronic illness is difficult. It’s emotional. It’s stressful. It changes
everything. And it’s something that Danea Horn ’01, certified life
coach and speaker, has fought since birth.
Horn, author of “Chronic Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies
for Women with the Stress of Illness,” was born with VACTERL
association—a rare disorder that affects many body systems,
including the kidneys.
In her book, Horn shares with readers her personal journey to
becoming a more compassionate caregiver to herself, and her
triumphs, embarrassments and insights about navigating illness.
Her promise to readers is this:“I will share with you the way it
is. I mean really is. Embarrassing, vulnerable honesty is always my
policy.” Horn not only delivers, but also offers practical tips on how to use research to empower, not
frighten, and to focus on what you can do, not what you can’t.
“Chronic Resilience” also shares the stories of nine other amazing women who are managing
cancer, autoimmune disorders, idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, transplants, Crohn’s disease,
rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Cushing’s disease and diabetes.
For those who are impacted by chronic illness—and those who love and care for them—Horn
demonstrates how to take ownership of not only their illness but also their wellness, and how to live
with grace and gratitude. See her personal story on pg. 31.
What a Way to Make a Livin’
Can’t stand your boss? Does your 9 to 5 feel like 9 to eternity? If
so, pick up “When Bosses Go Wild: Preventing Employee Morale
Knockout” by Eddie Loussararian ’02.
Bad or ineffective bosses who damage your emotional well-being,
intimidate you or don’t respect you exist in every organization, but
achieving a good relationship with your boss could be the most
important move you can make at your job.
Loussararian’s thought-provoking book addresses what happens
to employee morale when bosses “go wild” and make mistakes in
managing; helps employees understand how to deal with a bad
boss; and strives to bridge the boss-employee relationship. His
techniques will help bosses and employees identify strategies
to overcome challenging work situations and find ways to turn
morale-destroying behaviors into something more positive so
both can peacefully co-exist in the workplace.
Dealing with Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s for a loved one changes
your life profoundly. The physical and emotional toll of being a full-
time caregiver can be daunting and make you feel inadequately
prepared for the challenges ahead. In “Into the Storm: Journeys with
Alzheimer’s,” Seattle journalist Collin Tong ’67, whose late wife,
Linda, was stricken with early-onset Alzheimer’s and dementia,
shares the journeys, heartaches, fears and challenges of 24 writers,
journalists, educators, health practitioners, social workers, clergy
and family caregivers from across the United States who are
caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This
poignantbookwillbeasourceofencouragementforfuturecaregivers
as they navigate their own journeys into the storm.
(In honor of his wife, a major portion of the royalties from the sale of Collin’s book
will be donated to the Linda Tong Endowed Memorial Scholarship.)

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ALUMNI NEWS
Harold Hill: Philanthropist and Prominent Physician
Harold Hill ’40, fourth-generation physician and third-
generation Redlander, passed away on Oct. 17, 2013.
After graduating from the University of Redlands, Hill
attended Stanford University and the University of Michi-
gan. He then returned to Redlands to practice internal
medicine with his father and brother. He retired in 1984
after 37 years.
In addition to medicine, Hill had two other call-
ings—natural history, especially ornithology and botany,
and Redlands.
He was one of the founders of the San Bernardino Valley Chapter of the Audubon So-
ciety and an author of several papers on the natural history of the San Bernardino Valley.
It was this passion that led him to endow a scholarship at the University of Redlands for
students majoring in the natural sciences.
And, Hill loved his town—a town that welcomed and enriched his family for genera-
tions. Throughout his life, he was active in his community serving as a commissioner of
the San Bernardino County Museum, president of the Museum Foundation, member of
the Museum Association Board of Directors, and chairman of the Redlands City Parks
Commission, the Citrus Committee, the City Tree Commission and the Crafton Hills Open
Space Conservancy.
In addition to serving numerous organizations, he also supported community and
medical organizations, the Mustard Seed Tutorial for low income families at First Bap-
tist Church, the Redlands Community Hospital Foundation, Hillside Memorial Park and
Prospect and Caroline parks.
For all of his civic works, he was named Redlands Man of the Year in 1990, and in
2008 he received the key to the city.
Survivors include his daughter, Lucy Fisher; his sons and their wives, Howard and Beki
and Harold and Julia; his brother, Howard ’37; his sister, Ruth Leinau ’39; six grandchil-
dren, including granddaughter, Kiva Fisher ’08; and his cousins, Barbara ’63 and Bert ’63
Marcum. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, and his daughter, Jody.
Laura Vroman: A Woman’s Place is Every Place
Laura Walker Vroman ’36, a Redlands resident since
1932, passed away on Sept. 2, 2013. She was 99.
After graduating from Redlands, she attended Clare-
mont Graduate School and received her master’s degree
in 1938.
On March 11, 1939, she married Wilbur Vroman.After
raising her family, Vroman worked as a secretary at the
University of Redlands for more than 20 years.
Throughout her life she remained an active alumna as
a member of Bulldog Bench, Cortner Society and Town
and Gown Association. She was also active in her com-
munity as president of P.E.O., Cosmos Club, Forum Club and Plymouth Associates; vice
president of A.A.U.W.; board member of University of Redlands Symphony, YWCA, Civic
Chorus, the Community Music Association and Redlands Day Nursery; member of the
Family Service Association and as a docent at Kimberly Crest.
In 2003, she was honored for her civic accomplishments by the Town and Gown
Association with A Woman’s Place is Every Place Award.
Survivors include her children, Robert, Mary Elgin and Margaret Sacht; her
grandchildren, Rachel, Meg,Anni, Maren and Henry; and her five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vroman’s honor to the University
of Redlands.
Colleen Strand:
Friend and Benefactor
Colleen Anne Strand, a friend and
devoted Bulldog parent, passed
away suddenly on Dec. 10, 2013.
A lifelong resident of Mer-
cer Island, Wash., Colleen grew
up swimming—open water and
competitive. She shared her
passion with her children, Kirty
Higgs ’03 and Alex ’07, who were members of the swimming and water polo teams
at Redlands.
After graduating from Mercer Island High School, where she met her future husband,
Chris, Colleen studied court reporting and worked for Bernice Johnson Associates and
Dean Moburg Associates.
In 1985, Colleen started Seattle Deposition Reporters, one of the largest court re-
porting firms in the northwest, and was a member of the Washington Court Report-
ers Association, National Court Reporters Association and the National Association of
Professional Women.
Colleen had a unique zeal for life and was devoted to her family, friends, community
and her children’s alma mater. She was a supporter of the United Way, Gourmet Grub,
the University of Redlands Centennial Campaign, Bulldog Aquatics and the Redlands
Fund, as well as University events and Board meetings.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, University trustee Chris Strand; her
children; her sister, Janet Hobbs; her mother, Marian Moss; her mother-in-law, Shirley;
her grandchildren, Cade and McKenna Higgs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John and Beverly Fawcett: A Dynamic Duo
John Cobb Fawcett ’41,
passed away on March
28, 2013, after a short ill-
ness. Nine months later,
his wife of 70 years, Bev-
erly Neville Fawcett ’42,
passed away on Nov. 28,
2013, at her home in Ran-
cho Bernardo.
John was born in
Colorado Springs, Colo.,
and moved with his family to Coronado, Calif. After graduating from Coronado High
School in 1937, where he was exceptional in track—breaking numerous long-standing
records—and a star football player, he attended Redlands.While at Redlands, he met his
future wife and continued to play football and participate in track. For his achievements,
John was inducted into the Redlands Hall of Fame in 1984.
Beverly was born in Panama on Sept. 20, 1922. After graduating from high school,
she came to the States and attended Redlands.
John and Beverly were married in 1943 and moved to Panama in 1946. There, John
worked for the Panama Canal Company for more than 30 years and Beverly taught and
created the first live local television show in Panama, “Kiddie’s Korner,” where kids
created projects based on stories she had read to them.
In 1977, the Fawcett family moved back to the U.S. settling in San Diego, Calif.
Throughout their retirement years, John and Beverly were devoted alums and actively
supported their alma mater. John was a member of the Town and Gown Association,
Alumni Association and Fellows Executive boards, Cortner Society and Chapter Steer-
ing Committee. Beverly supported her sorority and numerous alumni events and held a
leadership position with the American Association of University Women. She was also a
member of the Cortner Society, the Lady Lions, the Rancho Bernardo Republican Women
and the Rancho Belles.
John and Beverly are survived by their daughter, Linda Fawcett; their three
grandchildren; and their five great-grandchildren.

4. Penning About Plumage
Biologist and alumnus Thor Hanson ’92 takes
readers on an evolutionary trek into one of
nature’s wonders in “Feathers: The Evolution of a
Natural Miracle.”
In his book, Hanson tells us about the beauty,
form and function of feathers—from keeping
penguins dry below the frigid ice to silencing
the flight of owls to protecting and attracting mates—and answers these
questions “What are feathers?” “How did they evolve?” “What do they mean
to us?”
Hanson not only shows us the natural history of feathers but also their
cultural impact—from decorating dynasties to adorning Victorian ladies to
gilding Vegas showgirls.
With wit and a skilled quill, “Feathers” allows you to leave your
binoculars in the case and lets your senses take flight.
Writing a Historical Wrong
While teaching at Banning High School, Betty
Meltzer ’55 realized there was no accurate history
about the Cahuilla Indians who lived in the area.
So, when she retired, she wrote about it with
the help of co-author and fellow teacher Louis
Philip Doody.
The result? “Glimpses of History: The San Gorgonio
Pass in the 19th Century.”
This concisely written book takes you on a historical journey that focuses
on telling the precise story of the San Gorgonio Pass Cahuilla Indians
while highlighting the Cahuilla leaders of that region, their interactions
with settlers—Spaniards from 1819-1821, Mexicans from 1821-1848 and
Americans from 1848-1892—and ultimately, the displacement of one of
Southern California’s native people.
The Game Plan
We all know athletes must be physically fit in order
to play their game well. But what about being
mentally strong as well?
Author and alumna Melanie Hamlin’s ’08 book,
“Softball Mental Strength for Teams,” aims at giving
players greater satisfaction in their sport, motivation
to work harder, a better understanding of oneself
and hopefully a few more wins through the seven
“C’s” of mental strength: Competitive, Committed, Confident, Composed,
in Control, Courageous and Consistent.
Throughout her game plan, Hamlin coaches players on process over
outcomes, taking action with resonance and goals, using imagery to
envision success, finding and maintaining their peak energy level, gaining
attention control and bouncing back from failure and creating and
maintaining their everyday mental routine.
Designed for teams, this manual can also be used for individuals who
wish to be as strong mentally as they are physically.
At Johnston Center, students design their own major,
forgo traditional grades and forge graduation contacts
with their professors.
It may be no surprise then that Johnston graduates Daniel
Tise ‘06 and Christiana “Jo” Nguyen ’07 were married this fall
and decided to forgo a wedding tradition. Instead of giving
their guests party favors, Daniel and Christiana have made
a donation to the Johnston Center in honor of those who
helped them celebrate their wedding day.
“We wanted to give something that was more special than
Jordan almonds or something that would collect dust,” said
Christiana. “We ultimately decided on the U of R because it is
where we met and we wanted to give back to our school.”
But how did Daniel and Christiana fall in love? It turns out
they were good friends at Redlands and remained in touch
for five years before they took a trip to Paris and fell in love.
Three years later, they took a trip to Boston and New York
to visit some fellow Johnston alumni. Christiana’s sister
Crystal, also a Johnston alumna, and Daniel arranged for a
stop in Las Vegas as part of the trip. Daniel then proposed
by the Eiffel Tower in the Paris Hotel in honor of the city in
which they fell in love. The next day their families arrived and
celebrated with them.
“We are donating to Redlands because it gave us our great
start,” said Daniel. “Without Johnston we likely would not
have grown in the ways that we have. We want to be able
to help other students and potential couples to their own
futures in the way that we had ours,” added Daniel.
Advice from the young couple for other U of R alums:
“Take pride in all that you have accomplished, big or small.
Help those who need help, give back to the place that helped
you on your way,” said Daniel.
Daniel and Christiana’s wedding took place at Stone
Brewing Co. in Escondido on October 6. Daniel is a staff
appraiser for Farmers Insurance and Christiana is a dresser
for the Old Globe.
They’ll always
have Paris
On their wedding day, Johnston
alums remember the University
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5. Paying it Forward
During a time when the country was facing
great economic turmoil and millions of
Americans were about to be out of work,
a country girl from Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho,
had a dream. She wanted to attend college
and become a teacher. But not just any
college.The late Margaret Kulstad Dennis’
heart was set on attending the University
of Redlands.
Margaret’s dream was fulfilled when she
was awarded a full scholarship to Redlands.
As a freshman in September 1929,
Margaret met then-president Victor LeRoy
Duke while walking to the Memorial
Chapel.After President Duke welcomed her
to campus, Margaret shared with him how
delighted she was to be at Redlands.
“Oh, I am very happy that I received the
scholarship and a job to pay for room and
board,” she said.“I am so grateful and
will try hard not to disappoint you and the
person paying for my scholarship.”
From that day forward, Margaret’s life
has been closely affiliated to the University.
In addition to pursuing her dream of
being a teacher, she met her great love,
William “Al” Dennis ’29.The couple married
in 1932, making Margaret the only married
woman on campus. Later, sons Donald ’57
and Robin ’66 would attend their parent’s
alma mater.
Margaret graduated in 1933 and began
her longtime teaching career as the draft
for World War II was claiming young male
teachers. She worked at several California
schools, then at the Bakersfield City School
District after moving to Bakersfield with Al
in 1937.There Margaret taught seventh-
grade math, served as chairman of the
Language Arts Department at Golden State,
was a counselor at Fremont Elementary and
finished her career as principal at Voorhies
Elementary and Baker School.
Margaret retired in 1974 and traveled the
world with Al until he passed away in 1981.
After Al’s death, Margaret volunteered
and worked to raise money for scholarship
programs through the American Association
of University Women, the Retired Teachers
Association, the University of Redlands and
the Westchester Kiwanis of Bakersfield.
Margaret passed away on Oct. 15,
2011, one month before her one-
hundredth birthday.
Margaret never forgot the life-changing
opportunity Redlands afforded her.
Throughout her career, she instilled her love
of learning with her students and shared
with them how education could change
one’s life.
“The University of Redlands provided me
the opportunity to be in a very rewarding
profession, and opened my eyes too,
and a chance to see a great deal of the
world,” Margaret wrote in her memoirs.
“I developed a passion to inspire children
of all races and backgrounds to aim for
college and have tried to pay back aspiring
students with scholarship help.”
Inspire is exactly what Margaret did.
In 1993, Margaret established the
Margaret K. and William A. Dennis Endowed
Scholarship in memory of her beloved
husband. For Margaret, the scholarship was
a chance to repay the generosity of her
1929 benefactor and to pay to it forward
to the next generation of young men and
women who also dream of going to college.
For more information on creating a charitable gift annuity and a personalized rate quote, please contact
Ray Watts, Associate Vice President for Development at (909) 748-8358 or ray_watts@redlands.edu.
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ABOVE: Margaret Dennis ‘33, on her 90th
birthday in November 2001
RIGHT: Margaret Dennis in 1933
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6. We all have instances in our lives—some call it a moment of truth,
others call it their defining moment—when we realize it’s time to
create a new life path.
For alumnus Tom McClung ’69 that moment came more than two
decades ago.
“About 25 years ago I became involved in my class reunion.
The reunion committee and I called our classmates and thanked
them for their past support, asked them to continue their support,
and asked for new contributions.After making those phone calls, I
became more financially dedicated in my support of the university,
other than just my reunion years.And, in the past 15 years, it has
become my major philanthropic work.”
McClung recognized the power and impact of the Redlands Fund,
and that each gift—no matter what size—provided much-needed
financial flexibility in our ever-changing world and directly invested
in students by helping provide more than 85 percent of scholarships
and grants.
McClung also realized that not only alumni, but parents and
friends of the University as well, play instrumental roles in the
success of the University of Redlands, its students and the future
of both.
“I’ve known for some time that all students are subsidized in
some way by the University, and that help comes from people who
know the value and importance of a Redlands experience.”
One of McClung’s favorite experiences happened during his
senior interim class.
“As part of my sociology class I was sent to live and work
amongst the incarcerated in the men’s prison in Chino, California.
Where else can one get sent to prison, learn a valuable life lesson,
and get credit for it?”
As part of his philanthropic commitment to Redlands, McClung
established a Redlands Fund Endowment, a general scholarship
for students, and he supports a Redlands Fund Scholar, an annual
giving program.
“My Redlands Fund Endowment was set up to ensure that the
University is able to continue its assistance to students long after
I’ve departed.The principal of the endowment will continue long
into the future, with the income used annually for the immediate
needs of the University and students.The endowment is funded
through charitable gift annuities which provide immediate tax
advantages when the gift is made.And when I retire, the annuities
will help fund my retirement. It’s a win-win situation.”
For McClung, what started as a phone call to fellow classmates
has become an endeavor to ensure that the University continues to
be the world class university it has been since 1907.
“We [alumni] all owe something back, no matter how large or
small, to the University—for today and the future. It’s important
that alumni participate in some way, financially or by giving their
time, to provide assistance for students.Think of how transformative
our lives have become because of our Redlands experience.”
For more information on creating a charitable gift annuity and a personalized rate quote, please contact
Ray Watts, Associate Vice President for Development at (909) 748-8358 or ray_watts@redlands.edu
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