Class Notes

Michael R. Wilson ’71 was able to get together in August with a classmate from the Social Work Department – Suzanne Aho. They were able to spend an enjoyable evening together – topped off that she brought dinner to the RV park where he and his wife were staying.

Joyce Prahl ’71 Parry retired from teaching art in 2009 and is currently living in Texarkana, Texas. A few months after retirement, she found herself administering hemodialysis treatments to her husband, Jack, for four and a half years, six days a week. Jack received a kidney transplant at Vanderbilt spring 2014. Joyce has resumed her love of pottery, and, in May 2017, she started a business called Fire, Earth, and Stone Pottery and began selling her creations. Joyce and Jack live on a small lake just west of town in a new home Jack built. They feel like they’re on vacation every day and welcome visitors.

Fred Mina ’71 retired to Oak Island, N.C. 12 years ago after a career teaching physics in New Jersey. While at Valpo, Fred was a sprinter and jumper on the men’s track team under legendary coach Ed Winrow, and he still holds the Valpo record for the 4×100 relay (along with John Mitchell ’69, Jim Wellsand ’70, and Glenn Woosley ’72). At the age of 67, Fred continues to compete in 5Ks. He has been married for 47 years to Barbara Elizabeth Spillane ’70 Mina and was recently named Brunswick County, N.C. Master Gardener of the year for his work rebuilding the entire deck and walkway system in the Cooperative Extension’s Botanical Garden.

Henry “Hank” Bullamore ’71, professor in the geography department at Frostburg State University, was honored as the fifth recipient of the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award. Hank has served Frostburg State University for 30 years and is recognized as an advocate for the educational benefits of student experiences. In addition to his many years on the faculty, Hank has served as interim director of the Center for International Education on three occasions, led the university’s first study-abroad trip to China, and authored or co-authored program proposals to create majors in inter-national studies, earth science, and urban and regional planning and minors in African American studies and sustainability studies. 3

Linda Bohlmann Bredrup ’70 married Steve Bricker ’71 on Sept. 26, 2015, in Barrington, Ill. Linda, Kappa Psi Omega, and Steve, Phi Delta Theta, reconnected after many years. Their wedding included four children, seven grandchildren, and many Phi Delta and Kappa friends! Linda and her son, Tim Bredrup ’05, continue to support beloved Valpo and its great basketball program.

Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP attorney John Hughes ’71 J.D. was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015 for personal injury litigation.