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The Next Normal:
Educating Post-COVID
PG. 3
SCC-IW
Alliance
Progress Report
PG. 5
50
Years of
Nursing
PG. 9
IW Tiger
Athletics
’21 Spring Season
PG. 17
VOL NUM SUMMER
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MISSION
FEATURES
3 The Next Normal: Adapting Education
for the Post-COV ID World
5 SIHEA Progress Report
SPECIALS
7 Spring 2021 Commencement
9 50 Years of Nursing at IW
12 A Tiger’s Global Impact:
A Dedication to Dr. Clement Isong ’54
13 J.D. Schimmelpfennig ’63
The Def inition of a Mentor
15 Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77
A Lifetime of Leadership
Iowa Wesleyan
University is a
transformational
learning
community
whose passion is to
educate, empower
and inspire
students to lead
meaningful lives
and careers.
On the Cover: Ariel Smale ’20 at the Spring Commencement held on May 1, 2021 in the Ruble Arena.
VOL NUM SUMMER The ceremony for our 2020 graduates was postponed due to the global pandemic. These graduates
were invited to join the 2021 graduates to take part in the May 2021 ceremony.
61 03 21 In this Spread: From April to October, the J. Raymond Chadwick Library and the rest of the
Iowa Wesleyan University campus is surrounded by vibrant flowers in varying shades of purple.
1 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | SUMMER 2021
President
Christine Plunkett
chris.plunkett@iw.edu
University Provost
Dr. DeWayne Frazier
dewayne.frazier@iw.edu
Vice President for
Enrollment, Marketing, and
Communications
Meg Richtman
meg.richtman@iw.edu
Dean of Students
Matt Klundt
matt.klundt@iw.edu
Vice President for
Advancement and Athletics
Derek Zander
derek.zander@iw.edu
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Courtney Carl
Kendra Hefner
Paige Kammerer
Jen Koch
Justin Noble
Meg Richtman
EDITOR
Meg Richtman
LAYOUT & DESIGN
Jen Koch
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Amy Becker
Courtney Carl
Kendra Hefner
IN EVERY ISSUE
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
5 Academic Innovations
Story ideas? Comments?
9 Student Success Questions? Corrections?
We want to hear from you!
11 Faculty Retirement E-mail marketing@iw.edu
17 Tiger Athletics
23 Alumni in Action
EVENTS
26 2021 Homecoming
IW.EDU 2
FEATURE: EDUCATION POST-COVID
The Next Normal
Education Post-Covid
In March 2020, it became clear eCompanion, in student tuition “We need to make classes feel
that the realm of education was through the “Covered” program.
going to shift dramatically. As Iowa Covered will ensure that all alive and communal, with shared
Wesleyan University staff and faculty students have access to course experiences. I think it can happen
worked tirelessly to adjust and adapt textbooks and materials without
to the rapidly changing environment any unexpected fees. Many IW in new ways that make sense to
created by the Coronavirus, they students are first-generation today’s student and reflects today’s
found elements of what would soon college students and may not
become the new normal through the account for expenses beyond digitally-mediated lifestyles.”
reevaluation of standards for education. student tuition. Covered Dr. Jeffrey Martinek, Professor of English
IW faculty and staff are continuing allows students to budget their
to learn and adapt new practices to finances across semesters as it
fit a post-Covid classroom, including reduces the inconsistencies of and I think it makes me a better teacher
increasing access to course materials material expenses between courses. with a different kind of relationship
and providing a more modern approach Additionally, IW is upgrading the with students.” With the LMS upgrade,
to education. campus-wide course eCompanion many classes will continue to have an
To help students cover unexpected Learning Management System (LMS) online component that may be utilized
expenses associated with college, IW to provide students with supplemental in and out of the classroom. This also
is now including digital copies of class online learning resources, online tutoring allows students to have greater access
textbooks, available through the course options, and other tools to promote to their professors to ask questions
student success or receive feedback on assignments
and engagement. or interact asynchronously with their
While classes will be classmates.
returning to a face-to- “We need to find a way to rethink
face format in the Fall what engagement looks like today,”
’21 semester, students stated Dr. Martinek. Martinek
can expect to continue addressed the return to face-to-face
with some element classes in the Fall ’21 semester. “We
of the hybrid model need to make classes feel alive and
created during the communal, with shared experiences. I
pandemic. Dr. Jeffrey think it can happen in new ways that
Martinek, Professor make sense to today’s student and
of English and a reflects today’s digitally-mediated
fundamental leader in lifestyles.” Professors across campus
the early months of began looking for and implementing
the pandemic, noted, ways to engage contemporary students
“I think the LMS during the Spring ’21 semester.
as the center of the Many instructors have found the
class, whether remote, continued use of the Padlet digital
hybrid, or traditional interface, an interactive social-media-
The Padlet digital interface is an interactive social-media-inspired learning and
communication tool. Several IW professors utilize Padlet to encourage class face-to-face, is here inspired learning and communication
engagement and discussion in an environment that students are familiar with.
to stay. I welcome it,
3 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | SUMMER 2021
tool implemented in the early months to experience major historical events, a prom, a graduation ceremony last year,
of the pandemic, to be useful for class such as the Salem Witch Trials, through and those things that are so important
engagement. The format of Padlet classroom simulations and games. in those formative years. They were told
allows students to interact informally Other instructors, such as Jennifer what the college experience is supposed
and asynchronously, just as they would Crull, Assistant Professor of Business, to be, but it is nothing they can prepare
on popular social media platforms; for when they get here. They don’t
the app allows them to engage in have student activities, and they
class discussions from anywhere. “Students want to feel miss their sports, which for many of
“It’s also a great way for students them is their social network. There
to observe and emulate their trusted, empowered, the are no sororities, fraternities, clubs,
most successful peers,” notes Dr. or organizations to engage in the
Martinek. Several professors have opportunity to have some community and develop roots. So
introduced discussion topics in class
that can then be transferred and ownership in what they do” we have a whole group of students
who have been here for a year, and
continued within the Padlet online Dr. DeWayne Frazier, Provost in a college world, that doesn’t
environment. accurately represent what college is.”
Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University In preparation for the next
Provost, added that this digital classroom gave students hands-on experience. normal, IW is continuously seeking ways
component helps to “empower students For example, many of her students to engage students both in and out of the
to have more ownership over their have experienced product design and classroom. “The next normal is a world
education.” While COVID-19 forced development issues through a paper that exists where we’re able to pivot on a
most classes to become hybrid or online, airplane competition in which they were moment’s notice because of a pandemic
IW faculty have worked hard to make asked to provide instructions on how and global issues that we never thought
classes engaging and more impactful to create the best paper airplane, which might have happened... a world that
than the average online program. their teammates must then follow. tries to engage students in their learning
Professors who have been able to As Iowa Wesleyan prepares to fully process. It’s not online education; it’s
hold face-to-face classes have also been open for the Fall ’21 semester, faculty a world of continuous engagement and
innovative in maintaining classroom and staff are continuing to look for new access you’ve probably never had in
engagement. Dr. Frazier emphasized, ways to be innovative and engaging, history,” added Dr. Frazier. Students
“We’re constantly looking at the ways especially for students who have spent will miss less content due to illness or
that we can improve.” Sarah Sullivan the past year adapting to pandemic-style weather complications, while the new
Gomez, Assistant Professor of Human learning. Dr. Frazier expressed particular traditional classroom encourages greater
Services, has utilized simulations to concern for the sophomore class this hands-on learning.
teach students about important historical fall. “The group that I’m most worried
events and topics. Her students are able about are those students who didn’t have
IW.EDU 4
ACADEMIC INNOVATION
A Growing Alliance
SIHEA Progress Report
On January 12, 2021, Iowa
Wesleyan University and Southeastern
Community College announced the
formation of the Southeast Iowa
Higher Education Alliance (SIHEA).
While both institutions will continue
to operate separately, this unique
partnership between a four-year private
liberal arts university and a community
college is serving as an innovative
model for the future of higher
education.
Before the ink was dry on
the partnership agreement, both The SIHEA Board of Directors at their inaugural meeting on April 8, 2021. Left to right: Dr. Denise Keltner Johnson
institutions went to work to make (Vice-Chair), Matthew Shinn, Lanny Hillyard (Chair), Joseph Johnson, Christine Plunkett (IW President), Darcy
this vision a reality. In short order, the Burdette (Secretary) Dr. Michael Ash (SCC President and Chancellor of SIHEA). Not pictured, Kevin Carr (CFO).
months-long planning that included
creative ways this Alliance could come Kevin Carr (CFO of SCC) was Under this contract, Congressional
to life shifted into execution mode. confirmed as CFO of SIHEA, and Partners will write grant proposals
After finalizing the formal partnership Darcy Burdette (Senior Executive for IW and SCC individually and
documents, all areas of each institution Assistant to the President, SCC) was joint grants on behalf of SIHEA.
began working together to find ways to appointed SIHEA Secretary. SCC has experienced a high rate
collaborate, share expenses, and build a In the first few months of this of success with grants prepared
stronger Alliance to serve the students new Alliance, significant progress has by this firm. The grant writers at
and communities of Southeast Iowa. already been made. Here are a few of the Congressional Partners believe that
On April 8, 2021, the first official highlights: many of IW’s attributes align well
Board Meeting of the Southeast Iowa • SIHEA has agreed upon its first with what the federal government
Higher Education Alliance convened. two shared staff positions, and the will focus on over the next few years.
The first order of business was to first one has been filled. Tina Young, These areas of focus include low-
approve the by-laws that will guide who has served as SCC’s Title IX income and minority students, first-
the institutions’ work together. The Coordinator, has been appointed generation students, and small rural
members of the SIHEA Board of to serve as the Director of Title IX institutions. SIHEA was recently
Directors include: and Chief Diversity Officer. She has awarded its first joint grant through
Lanny Hillyard (SIHEA Chair, offices on both campuses and will Congressional Partners. IW’s portion
SCC Board of Trustees) divide her time as needed. A search of the funding is more than $65,000,
Dr. Denise Keltner Johnson for a shared Director of Student with an institutional match of just
(SIHEA Vice-Chair, IW Board of Engagement is underway, and we $8.5K required. This grant will equip
Trustees) anticipate filling this position this several rooms on campus with high
Dr. Michael Ash (SCC President) summer. These shared positions will technology Zoom capabilities for
Christine Plunkett (IW President) help to unite our campuses and create meetings and classes.
Matthew Shinn (appointed by IW the sense of a single entity. • Thanks to the SIHEA partnership,
Board of Trustees) • Congressional Partners, a federal Iowa Wesleyan University was
Joseph Johnson (SCC Board of grant-writing firm located in accepted as the first four-year
Trustees) Washington D.C., has agreed to institutional member of ICCOC (the
enter into a contract with SIHEA. Iowa Community College Online
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ACADEMIC INNOVATION
Consortium). This relatively low-cost
membership provides the University
result, the financial savings to Iowa
Wesleyan will be nearly $200,000 SIHEA Transfer
with access to more than $600,000
worth of technology applications
annually, and the total savings for
IW and SCC combined over five
Benefits for
and services that will significantly
enhance our faculty and student
years will approach $2 million. As
our student population has continued
Students
teaching and learning experience. to diversify, our students have • Alliance Transfer Scholarship
Two of our faculty members requested more variety and healthier • Academic pathways to a four-year
participated in the ICCOC Spring dining options. We believe that by degree
Conference, discussing their creative working with a smaller, regional
teaching methods during COVID. vendor (Consolidated is based in • IW waived enrollment fee
• We have finalized our shared Des Moines), we will have greater • Priority registration and housing
scholarship program for SCC flexibility and the ability to offer
students who transfer to IW. more variety for our students. • Seamless transfer process
Through joint scholarship awards, • The partnership has already garnered • And more!
the partnership can provide a four- some initial national attention. The
year degree to Iowa students at a TIAA Institute and Rockefeller
price that is competitive with Iowa’s Philanthropy Advisors prepared a
large public institutions. We also joint white paper report on ways
finalized special tuition price plans in which small private colleges and
for online students and community universities are facing financial
colleges that are part of the ICCOC. and enrollment challenges. Iowa
The academic and marketing teams Wesleyan University was one of four
at SCC and IW continue to work institutions profiled in the report, and
closely together to design new the profile included a summary of
educational pathways and marketing our innovative SIHEA partnership.
initiatives to promote our partnership. In addition, the Registry Advisory
• We have also reviewed our first Services prepared a dedicated website
large-scale vendor contract for highlighting the partnership and
the possibility of cost-effective arranged to link it to the Chronicle
shared pricing. For the past five of Higher Education’s website.
years, Consolidated Management Check it out at: https://sponsored.
Company has provided Southeastern chronicle.com/Helping-Build-For-
Community College’s food service. A-Brighter-Future
Iowa Wesleyan has utilized Sodexo’s
We Need
food services for nearly thirty years.
An RFP was extended to Sodexo
and Consolidated Management to
submit food service proposals to the Your Perspective
Alliance. Iowa Wesleyan and SCC
each appointed six individuals to Share your feedback and
serve on a food service committee be a voice for the future of
to review the submissions and Iowa Wesleyan University.
complete a due diligence process.
The committee unanimously
recommended the Alliance Iowa Wesleyan University is
proceed with a contract with launching a new strategic plan, and
Consolidated Management we’d love to hear from our alumni
Company. Under the new
arrangement, Consolidated
and friends (you!) as we undertake
will provide a dedicated on- this journey.
site manager and chef at each
site, but the overall pricing of
Please take a few minutes to share
the services is based on our
combined enrollment. As a your feedback at the link below.
IW.EDU iw.edu/strategic-plan 6
COMMENCEMENT 2021
A Cause for
Celebration
Commencement for the Graduates of 2020 & 2021
After a year of uncertainty, Iowa
Wesleyan University was able to
celebrate a live, in-person graduation
ceremony with the classes of 2020 and
2021. On May 1, 2021, graduates and
their families gathered in the Ruble
Arena for one of two services, divided
by academic divisions, to celebrate
their incredible accomplishments
through and in spite of the unusual
circumstances and challenges they’ve
faced.
While graduates were only able
to invite two family members each,
live streaming options were provided,
and both services remain available for
viewing on the University YouTube
channel.
Congratulations to the graduating
classes for making it through this
difficult time!
Above right: The graduating classes of 2020 and 2021.
Right: Veronica Morgan ’21 gives her address as the
recipient of the 2021 President’s Award. This award
recognizes a graduating senior who has demonstrated
exemplary academic effort and engagement, as well as
responsible and unselfish use of talent and leadership
through their engagement in campus activities
throughout their entire undergraduate career.
Far right, top: Commencement address given by
Michael Patten, M.A., General Manager of Walmart
Distribution Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Far right, bottom: Christine Plunkett, M.B.A., President
of Iowa Wesleyan, presents the Chadwick Teacher of
“Being a first generation
the Year award to Shawna Hudson, Ph.D., Professor
of Education.
college student like most of
Opposite page: Photos during and after you, all I can say is ‘Wow, here
we are. We did it.’ ”
Commencement exercises. Following the ceremony,
faculty, staff, students and their families gathered on
the campus lawn for photos and fellowship. Veronica Morgan ’21, 2021 President’s Award Recipient
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COMMENCEMENT 2021 IW.EDU 8
STUDENT SUCCESS
In the Spirit of Florence Associate Professor of Nursing, stated, of current and future nurses.
“I think it shows the commitment
Nightingale [Iowa Wesleyan has] to nursing and Caring in Action
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of to healthcare, and our resiliency too. Over the years, many nursing
Nursing at Iowa Wesleyan University. The fact that IW and the nursing alumni have invited and encouraged
On January 27, 1971, Iowa Wesleyan program has been able to keep up their children to also attend IW for
announced the introduction of the with the changes is incredible.” IW nursing. Terri Morris ’85 and her
Nursing program after receiving consistently examines the technological daughter, Victoria Morris ’20, are one
accreditation from the Iowa Board of advancements in the healthcare fields such legacy duo. Terri recalled her time
Nursing. Iowa Wesleyan was seeking to and seeks to update tools used in at IW fondly and indicated pride and
fill a local need after the closure of the the classroom for teaching the new joy in her daughter for following in the
nursing program in Burlington created generations of nurses. Students also get same footsteps. “I really felt like Iowa
a vacancy for nursing programs in the to learn from nurses currently in practice. Wesleyan put nurses out that were
Southeast Iowa region. IW became Professor Kongable continues to work as confident in what they knew . . . I have
the smallest of five colleges in the State
just always been a strong
of Iowa to teach at the time
advocate for Iowa Wesleyan.”
and the only institution in
Southeast Iowa to host a
“I think Iowa Wesleyan helped me Victoria indicated her
nursing program. to be a lifelong learner.” belief that the IW nursing
program has survived 50 years
The first 18 nursing Mary Tobin ’86, Associate Professor of Nursing and Chair at Coe College
because it has “adjusted as
students gathered in the IW
needed, but the core of the
chapel on March 3, 1973, a Nurse Practitioner for the University of program has stayed the same.” Despite
to celebrate the first annual capping Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in addition to the constantly changing environment of
ceremony, which would later become the teaching at IW. the healthcare profession, IW maintains
White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony In addition to the continual changes the same principle foundations. Victoria
celebrates new sophomores beginning adapted from real-world shifts in notes that “the foundation [of the
their clinical rotations. Since that first healthcare practices, IW has updated nursing program at IW] is based on
class, the nursing division has become the nursing program to better meet critical thinking, if you have the basics
a staple program at IW and within the the needs of students. While IW of that figured out, you can apply it to
Southeast Iowa region. initially started with only a prelicensure any situation . . . I haven’t seen a nursing
Bachelor’s program, the curriculum has program with such a strong base in
This Light Won’t Go Out expanded to include an LPN to RN as critical thinking, and that is priceless.”
In celebration of this milestone well as an RN to BSN program. This Terri added that “Iowa Wesleyan
achievement, Lisa Kongable ’86, the allows IW to cater to a greater number had students prepared to be able to take
Division of Nursing Associate Chair and the boards, to be in the workforce and
just see where ‘I remember doing that
IW Nursing graduates pose with IW Nursing faculty and staff during the Spring 2021 Pinning Ceremony. Left to Right: Adjunct Instructor Nancy Wagner, Division
IOWA
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Nursing 2021
Associate Chair Lisa Kongable ’86, Associate Professor of Nursing Carmen Wycoff, and Associate Professor of Nursing Samantha Tarrence.in clinical,’ or being in a leadership role
STUDENT SUCCESS
Adapting for the Future
Where Are
They Now?
and having those applications that were Landre echoed the sentiment of
taught. I don’t think I realized how well- support through the challenges posed by
rounded and the depth of that program the coronavirus, “My final semester of
until I was out in the workforce.” The college was moved to almost completely
mother-daughter duo also indicated online, and the nursing department did
that they enjoyed the opportunity to everything they could to make sure all
receive three years of hands-on clinical of their students were taken care of and
experience, Terri noted, “I have always received the education they needed . . .
felt that that clinical experience is what my professors helped me not only get
really pulls all that didactic experience in through the semester but also study for
the classroom and the lab together and the NCLEX. My professors Kongable,
puts it to a practical application.” Wycoff, Kittrell, and Tarrence helped
IW students receive upwards of 500 me build my critical thinking skills, and
clinical hours in a variety of care-focused Terri Morris ’85
prepared me to work in a critical care Instructor of Nursing and Clinical
settings by the time they graduate, specialty.” Coordinator at William Penn University
including work in emergency rooms, Professor Kongable discussed the
mental health sites, prisons, and intensive struggles of the Spring 2020 semester,
care units. Professor Kongable notes as nursing students were unable to
that students experience a “full tour” of complete clinical experiences due to
nursing “not only due to the healthcare COVID-19 restrictions. “We’ve got to
setting type, but also the specialty type.” have clinical. We can’t opt out of that,
IW nursing students also actively we don’t want our nursing students just
engage with the campus and local learning from the textbook. Thank
community through food and blood goodness, we had most of our clinical
drives, and extracurricular engagement. hours in. We did have to resort to
Many students in the nursing program more clinical simulations than we
are also involved in athletics or choir,
Mary Tobin ’86
usually do, it’s just not the same as real- Associate Professor of Nursing
allowing them to connect with students world nursing.” With the coronavirus and Chair at Coe College
across the University. Lida Landre ’20 restrictions being relaxed, Aleesa Kittrell,
notes, “I was blessed to have been able to Division of Nursing Chair and Associate
go through nursing school as well as be Professor of Nursing, indicated, “We
a dual-sport athlete at Iowa Wesleyan, have since been very fortunate to have
playing volleyball and competing in the support of multiple clinical agencies
track. My coaches and my nursing and are very fortunate to have our
professors were very understandable students back in the clinical setting
and helped me work through my completing their learning experiences.”
crazy schedule. I couldn’t have asked Professor Kongable notes that
for anything more from my nursing COVID-19 has entered the curriculum
professors or athletic coaches during my for nursing students, especially as several Lida Landre ’20
time at Iowa Wesleyan.” students have worked on Covid units. Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at the
Mary Tobin ’86 added that the Current students receive an education University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
nursing professors “set us up with any in infection control and the use of
kind of help we needed” to succeed personal protective equipment. Professor
in nursing. Tobin recalled a specific Kongable emphasized the importance
instance of sleeping through a final of “being able to work with everybody
exam, to be woken up by her professor in creative and strategic ways to still
Erliene Clayton calling; Tobin support a valuable, high-quality learning
mentioned that she rushed across experience for the student.”
campus to the top floor of the Science Iowa Wesleyan is excited for the
Hall in her pajamas to take the exam. chance to celebrate 50 years of Nursing
While taking the exam, Tobin realized during the Homecoming Celebration on
that she was underdressed for the chill of
the room. Professor Clayton proceeded
October 1-3, 2021! Victoria Morris ’20
Registered Staff Nurse on the Pulmonary
to provide Tobin with a sweater for Medicine Unit at Mercy Cedar Rapids,
warmth while she completed her exam. starting a Master of Science in Nursing
“What a kind, caring gesture . . . that was program this summer to become a Nurse
one of my favorite memories.” Practitioner and Nurse Educator
IW.EDU 10RETIREMENT
Leaving a Legacy of Educators:
Dr. Rebecca Beckner Retires
Dr. Rebecca S. Beckner-
Goodrich, Vice President for Student
Development and Title IX Coordinator
at Iowa Wesleyan University, has a
Curriculum Vitae spanning multiple
pages of education, career experience,
accomplishments, publications, and
awards. Between the details is a quiet
truth, speaking to her love of people and
her deep commitment to the education
of children and future educators. While
her history at Iowa Wesleyan University
may be accounted with words, Dr.
Beckner’s impact on IW and the region
is a living document written across the
careers of her students and colleagues.
Dr. Beckner joined Iowa Wesleyan
University in 2012 as an Associate
Professor. Nine years later, she retired
in May 2021. Since her arrival, Dr.
Beckner has served in multiple roles
within the Education Program and
across the University. Over the years,
she has contributed her talents to IW serving as a mentor and advisor when I the Iowa Department of Education
as Master of Education in Curriculum graduated. Dr. Beckner is still the person accreditation and training/mentoring
and Instruction Graduate Coordinator I call whenever I have any questions numerous new faculty over the years.”
(2016-2018), Teacher Education about my teaching. I think that this said Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University
Program Chairperson (2013-2019), shows just how much she cared about Provost. Dr. Frazier went on to praise Dr.
Education Division Chairperson (2014- the students she had. She is always Beckner’s service as Vice President for
2019), Associate Vice President for more than willing to help us grow as Student Development. “She has been a
Academic Affairs, Dean of Students and educators, even after we have left her great colleague in this endeavor and has
Title IX Coordinator (2019-2020), and classroom.” brought such a great deal of additional
Vice President for Student Development Colleagues at Iowa Wesleyan wisdom and ideas to our University
and Title IX Coordinator (2020-2021). University speak to Dr. Beckner’s Leadership Cabinet,” Dr. Frazier said.
Dr. Beckner’s legacy at IW can best commitment to and impact on the Dr. Beckner’s specialties in the areas
be expressed by her former students, institution. “As Education Chair, of childhood education and mental
now educators in their own right. Becca Dr. Becky Beckner was one of the health care extend beyond the University
Kokjohn ’16 is a preschool teacher for most highly organized, creative and campus. Her history of service to the
Central Lee Community School District hardworking people I have ever had Henry County region is extensive,
in Donnellson, Iowa. During Kokjohn’s the opportunity to work alongside. including membership on the Early
years at Iowa Wesleyan University, Dr. Her accomplishments are lengthy Childhood Area Board for Henry and
Beckner was a teacher and guide both in and include her successful work on Washington Counties (2012-2015), and
the classroom and out. “As my advisor
she was the one who sat down with me
to create my college plan,” Kokjohn
“Dr. Beckner played such a huge role
said. “She helped guide me from the
day I committed to IW until the day
in making me the teacher I am today.”
I graduated. However, she didn’t stop Becca Kokjohn ’16, Preschool Teacher, Central Lee Community School District in Donnellson, Iowa
11 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | SUMMER 2021A Tiger’s Global Impact:
A Dedication to Dr.
Clement Isong ’54
In February 2021, Iowa Wesleyan
University honored alumnus Dr.
Clement Isong ’54 and his family
current membership on the Southeast with a memorial dedication housed
Iowa Early Childhood Summit in the International Room of the
Planning Committee. Dr. Beckner’s Chadwick Library. Dr. DeWayne
work even extends overseas. Since Frazier, University Provost, noted that
2017, she provides Early Childhood “we wanted to make sure we had a
Consultation with EvolveED, a chance to honor Clement Isong for
Bangalore, India-based organization generations to come. With this plaque
working in the space of childcare and hanging in this room in the library,
focused on building inner strength, students and people on visiting tours
enhancing self-awareness, and can see the kind of impact IW people
strengthening human connections. of color can have.”
Over the years, Dr. Beckner made Dr. Isong was one of
personal connections at IW, both to three Nigerian students to
her students and her colleagues. “Dr. come to IW in 1951. He
Beckner served as the chair of the studied Economics and Dr. Clement Isong
search committee that brought my sang in the choir. As a
family and me to Iowa Wesleyan,” says student, he began a lecture
Dr. Frazier. “I will miss many aspects circuit in the greater River State. He is one of the
of her professional work here on Southeast Iowa region most celebrated governors in
campus, but I can say with the greatest to speak about African Nigerian history.
of love, I will miss most our daily heritage, culture, and Dr. Isong died in May
interaction over the years, her listening Methodism. He became 2000. In October 2005, the
ear, her sage advice and her passion for so well known that local Central Bank of Nigeria
people.” Dr. Isong’s image on introduced the N1000
groups began to refer to
“Dr. Beckner played such a huge the Nigerian N1000 banknote which remains
him as an “old friend.” Dr.
role in making me the teacher I am banknote, introduced the highest financial
Isong graduated from IW
today,” Becca Kokjohn added. “I am by the Central Bank of denomination, featuring the
in 1954 near the top of his
so thankful that I was able to have her Nigeria in 2005. image of Dr. Isong alongside
class before completing
guiding and teaching me. She is one his master’s and doctoral his predecessor, Mallam
in a million and I know she will be degrees with Harvard University. Aliyu Mai-Bornu. Dr. Isong
greatly missed!” After returning to Nigeria in 1967, is the only known student from the State
Iowa Wesleyan University Dr. Isong was appointed Governor of Iowa to be recognized on their home
celebrates Dr. Beckner’s years of of the Central Bank of Nigeria from country’s currency.
service, the strong foundation of 1967 to 1975 during which time he Dr. Isong’s family continues to
human connection that will shape spearheaded the conversion of the remain in contact with IW and they
the culture of IW, and childhood Nigerian currency from the pound hope to visit campus in the coming
education in the Southeast Iowa to the naira. In 1979, Dr. Isong was years.
region for years to come. elected Governor of Nigeria’s Cross
IW.EDU 12J.D. SCHIMMELPFENNIG ‘63
J.D. Schimmelpfennig ’63
The Definition of a Mentor
On the Iowa Wesleyan University business partnerships. “When he came learn,” Bender said, “to make them better
campus, everyone knows Jerry Dean to IW, he took IW with him for the leaders in the workplace and contributors
“J.D.” Schimmelpfennig. Smiles widen rest of his life,” said Jim Pedrick ’80, in the community.”
and voices grow fond as friends, faculty Development Director at Iowa Wesleyan That positive economic impact,
and staff share memories, using two University. paired with J.D.’s generosity, mentorship,
nicknames interchangeably for a While at Iowa Wesleyan, J.D. met his and volunteerism, has woven his legacy
single man, sometimes even within the future wife, Kathleen Grandall ’64. They into the fabric of Mount Pleasant. Over
same sentence: “J.D.” and “Schimm.” would be married just a few months after the years, he has dedicated his time
Described as a big, soft-spoken man his graduation in August of 1963. Kathy and business acumen to the Mount
with an even bigger personality, J.D. Grandall Schimmelpfennig became his Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, the
leaves behind a legacy of community “bride, best friend, and co-pilot” for a Mount Pleasant School Board, and the
building and personal connection to IW. devoted 57 years of marriage. Together Mount Pleasant Area Development
J.D. was a 1963 graduate of Iowa they shared the raising of four sons: Tad, Commission Board of Directors.
Wesleyan, where he majored in Physical Matt, Joe and Sam; challenging business Though best known regionally for
Education. He was a member of the startups; and leadership and volunteer his business successes, J.D. returned
football team and Phi Delta Theta roles in Henry County, Mount Pleasant, again and again to the role of educator
fraternity. He would go on to receive and IW. and mentor. Bender remembers his
his masters from Northeast Missouri J.D. returned to Iowa in 1964 as an commitment to academic learning
State (now Truman State) in 1973, and educator and a coach in Keosauqua. In programs in the Mount Pleasant
Harvard University’s Entrepreneurial this role, he positively impacted the lives Community Schools, such as Project
Program in 1976. However, the of many students and players. However, Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering)
relationships forged in his years at J.D.’s interest in entrepreneurship drew and Industrial Tech programs. He
IW grew into lifelong friendships and him away to launch his first small volunteered his time to coach a number
business, Homefoamers, in 1974. A few of Mount Pleasant youth sports while
years later in 1981, he launched Lomont his sons were young, but his support of
Molding, Inc. Lomont would flourish youth athletics and education continued
for 33 years under J.D.’s leadership, after they were grown.
providing employment opportunities Both J.D. and Kathy were frequent
across the region. attendees in the stands at IW home
Jason Bender ’98, President/CEO of games or in the audience of IW’s annual
Lomont Molding and a member of the Service of Lessons & Carols. For the
IW Board of Trustees, got to know J.D. generous gifts of time and talents, J.D.
when he first joined the Lomont team in received the IW Alumni Service Award
2000. Bender worked alongside J.D. in in 2007, and both J.D. and Kathy
a variety of roles prior to his retirement received the Mount Pleasant Citizen of
from Lomont in 2014. “He loved the the Year Award in 2013.
challenge of business and he loved J.D.’s volunteerism extended to
working with people who are willing to Iowa Wesleyan University as well. He
“When [ J.D.] came to IW, he took
J.D. Schimmelpfennig’s Senior photo, from the 1963
edition of the Croaker. IW with him for the rest of his life.”
Jim Pedrick ’80, IW Development Director
13 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | SUMMER 2021Above: J.D. Schimmelpfennig with wife Kathy (Grandall)
Schimmelpfennig pose for a photo at the Homecoming
Alumni Banquet on October 21, 2017.
Right: J.D. chats with guest alumni during Homecoming
2018.
Bottom Right: J.D. Schimmelpfennig (Row five, second from
the left) made lifelong relationships in the Phi Delta Theta
fraternity. Photo from the 1963 edition of the Croaker.
would serve first as Treasurer for the IW
Alumni Association Board in 1973, then
as a Trustee in 1978. J.D. would go on
to serve on the IW Board of Trustees
until 1981, and then another 13-year
term from 2007 to 2020. As a Trustee,
J.D. helped usher IW into the future and
secure its existence for years to come.
To Jason Bender, J.D.
Schimmelpfennig provided the clear
definition of what a mentor is and
should be. “There are many kind and
dedicated people committed to business
or to the community, but rarely do you
find it in both as J.D. and Kathy have
graciously demonstrated. They have
done their part to try and make Iowa
Wesleyan, Mt. Pleasant, and Southeast
Iowa a great place to live.” Bender said.
J.D. Schimmelpfennig passed away
on February 12, 2021, following a battle
with Alzheimer’s disease. His sense of
humor, generosity, enduring kindness,
and servant’s heart endeared him to
the faculty, staff and students of IW.
While his absence is deeply felt, his
commitment to service and community
remains an enduring presence at Iowa
Wesleyan University.
IW.EDU 14ANNETTE JENNINGS SCIESZINSKI ‘77
Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77
A Lifetime of Leadership
To know what a person values from her warm and genuine friendship.” teaching certification) and minors
most, one has only to learn where their Friends and colleagues at Iowa in French, Theater Arts, and Mass
time and talents lie. Even a glimpse Wesleyan remember Annette with Communications. While at Wesleyan,
of the remarkable life of Annette warmth. Elizabeth E. Davenport Garrels Annette was active in student
Jennings Scieszinski ’77 reveals a ’67, L.H.D. ’11, IW Trustee, recalls government, performed in several theatre
deep commitment to service, a love Annette’s competence and generous productions, was President of the Pi
of youth mentorship, and a generous spirit even from a young age. Garrels Beta Phi sorority, served as Editor of
spirit. Iowa Wesleyan University is one chaired the “Sweet Sixteen” competition The Courier, and rallied as a Tigers
of many regional, state, and national at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion cheerleader.
organizations to benefit from her in 1971 and took notice of young Upon leaving the Iowa Wesleyan
experience and strong leadership, but competitor Annette. “Miss Annette campus, Annette earned her Juris
her connection to IW is also one of the Jennings, age 16, was the hands-down Doctorate Degree at the University of
heart. recipient of this distinction that year,” Iowa in 1980, where she participated in
Annette left a lasting mark on IW Garrels said. “Her bent and aptitude student government and distinguished
through her early years as a student, for volunteer service beyond herself was herself as an editor of The Iowa Law
her engagement with the Alumni quite evident as a high schooler.” Review. She was admitted to the bar in
Association and the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Annette’s relationship with Iowa Iowa’s state courts, Iowa’s federal courts,
and most recently through her dedicated Wesleyan University began in the and the U.S. Supreme Court.
and selfless service on the IW Board autumn of 1973, a poised and gracious Annette practiced law until 1996,
of Trustees. “Annette was instrumental high school valedictorian with deep when Governor Terry E. Branstad
in guiding the University to our recent Iowa farming roots. She graduated appointed her as a District Court Judge
successful partnership with Southeastern from Iowa Wesleyan summa cum for the 10 counties of Iowa District 8-A.
Community College,” said Chris laude in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts She served 20 years before retirement
Plunkett, President of Iowa Wesleyan Degree in English (with secondary- and worked as a Senior Judge for three
University. “The entire Iowa years. In the course of Annette’s
Wesleyan community has judicial career, she was elected
benefited tremendously President of the Iowa Judges
from her unwavering and Association and received the
longstanding commitment Association’s highest honor,
to the University, and the Award of Merit. Annette
attained the chairmanship of the
National Conference of State
Trial Judges and was a leader
in judicial education with an
emphasis in professional ethics.
Annette’s commitment to
and passion for Iowa Wesleyan
University led her back to
campus in 2013, when she was
elected to the IW Board of
Trustees. She assumed the office
of Chair in 2017; and, for several
years prior to that office, led the
Board’s Academic Affairs and
Above left: Annette (right) with fellow IW cheerleader, 1977 Croaker. Above: Annette spends a few minutes with the IW Cheer
Above: Senior photo, 1977 Croaker. team during the Homecoming festivities October 21, 2017.
15 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | SUMMER 2021Annette during the Homecoming Alumni Banquet on October 20, 2017.
“The entire Iowa Wesleyan
community has benefited
tremendously from her unwavering
and longstanding commitment to
the University, and from her warm
and genuine friendship.”
Christine Plunkett, IW President
Student Engagement Committee and over time. She
served on the IW Alumni Association was passionate
Board of Directors. about working
Consistent with her Iowa Wesleyan with youth both
roots, Annette was actively involved on and off the IW
with the philanthropic mission of campus and, as
P.E.O. Annette served as President of a devoted parent
Chapter H in Albia and was a member and grandparent,
on the statewide Executive Committee she participated as
of P.E.O. “Through the years Annette a 4-H leader for
and I share another bond, that of the 25 years. She also
P.E.O. Sisterhood,” Garrels remarked served in various
in 2017, when Annette received the IW service capacities
Distinguished Alum Award, “Both of over the years for
us highly value the significant place of Iowa Wesleyan
Annette pauses for a moment in the Union Block to review her notes for remarks given
Iowa Wesleyan University in the origin University, the during the Homecoming Alumni Banquet on October 20, 2017.
and growth of P.E.O.’s philanthropic Iowa Law School,
successes. To that end, Annette [was] a and Drake University Law School. Scieszinskis have four grandchildren:
tireless proponent and worker to lift up Annette passed away on February Emily Marie Bennett, Paige Elizabeth
this relevant relationship to the world at 26, 2021, after a battle with pancreatic Bennett, and Norah Katherine Bennett
large.” cancer. A private family Memorial Mass of Kingston, Tennessee; and Drake
Annette excelled in oil painting, was held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, Thomas Daniels of Centerville, Iowa.
exhibiting in a handful of juried art at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia, Annette is greatly missed at Iowa
shows each year. She was an enthusiastic Iowa. Annette is survived by her husband Wesleyan University, but her impact
patron of the art community in her of 42 years, John J. Scieszinski, D.D.S., and her legacy continues on. Elizabeth
region, where she initiated and supported and their four daughters: Lauren Marie Garrels perhaps found the best way to
art events and served as President of the Scieszinski, of Kingston, Tennessee; approach such a life of devoted service
Monroe County Arts Council. She and Susan Claire Scieszinski, of Centerville, — gratitude. “Thank you, Annette,” she
her husband, John, were also active in Iowa; Brooke Anastasia Scieszinski of said, “for all you mean, by definition, to
historic preservation, sponsoring three Brooklyn, New York; and Caroline Rose Iowa Wesleyan University.”
National Register of Historic Places Scieszinski of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The
IW.EDU 16TIGER ATHLETICS
Tiger Athletics in 2020-21
Although it was a challenging Tigers also gained some experience
year for the student-athletes of Iowa by competing at the NWCA DIII
Wesleyan University, the time finally Nationals in March.
came for competitions. After waiting The women’s wrestling team had
all fall and winter, on February 5th, the their first competition on February
Tiger Men’s Wrestling team took to the 21 when they traveled to Stevens
mat in IW’s first competition date of Point, Wisconsin, to compete in the
the 2020-2021 academic year. The other National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling
17 athletic programs followed and were Championship (NCWWC) Regionals.
all able to have their season. Through All five Tigers who competed that day
navigating online and in-person classes, qualified for Nationals and they secured
practicing all fall and winter, and fourth place as a team at the meet.
constant Covid testing, student-athletes Alaina Sunlin (FR/Monticello, IA) and
were finally able to step onto their fields/ Daisy Scholz (FR/Bennett, CO) became
courts/mats to compete as a Tiger. Tiger the first two student-athletes in IW
Athletics competed for 111 days in 156 history to become women’s wrestling
athletic contests and hosted 60 home All-Americans after securing 5th and
events in the spring semester. 6th place in their respective weight
classes at the national tournament.
The Tigers hosted one home wrestling
Wrestling dual this spring against Indian Hills
Community College. Sunlin was the
The men’s wrestling team was the only Tiger able to walk away with a win Alaina Sunlin ’24 wins her bout as the Tigers take on
first to begin competition, hosting the after defeating her opponent by fall in Indian Hills at the Ruble Arena on February 26, 2021.
Griffins of Fontbonne University on the second period.
February 5 for a dual. This was the first after she culminated 129 rebounds for
wrestling competition for Tiger Athletics the season, 97 of which were defensive.
since the 1970’s. The Tigers picked up Basketball Morgan McCrea (SR/Hattiesburg, MS)
a 33-16 win with Brendan Ferenchik was named First Team All-Conference
(FR/Callahan, FL), Gaige Owens (FR/ The women’s basketball team took after finishing first in the SLIAC in total
Marion, IL), Jesus Diaz (FR/Miami the floor in their first game of the spring number of 3-pointers made, draining 41.
Lakes, FL), Humberto Alcala (FR/ season on January 24 as they hosted the The men’s basketball team suffered a
Edinburg, TX), and Zach Thomas Kohawks of Coe College. The Tigers heartbreaking loss to end their season on
(FR/Coon Rapids, MN) all defeating had a tough season, facing a lot of stiff April 8 against the Beavers of Blackburn
their opponents. The Tigers picked up competition. IW finished 2-13 overall College in the semifinals round of the
their second win over the Blue Jays of and 2-9 in St. Louis Intercollegiate conference tournament. IW finished
Westminster College on February 12. Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play, 5-10 overall and 4-7 in the SLIAC.
Six out of the 10 Tigers who competed dropping their final game against the The Tigers largest margin of victory
that day picked up wins, defeating the Blue Jays of Westminster College in was a 29-point win over Finlandia
Blue Jays by a score of 33-24. After this the quarterfinal round of the conference University at home on February 13,
excellent start to the season, the Tigers tournament. Anija Simmons (FR/ their first win of the season. IW will
dropped two duals to tough opponents, Plano, TX) was named the SLIAC return the majority of their team for
the Rams of Cornell College and Indian Newcomer of the Year and earned next season along with some stellar
Hills Community College. Several Second Team All-Conference honors recruits. First- year Tiger Carver Locke
17 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | SUMMER 2021Kaleb Cresswell ’22 drives the lane and goes up for a layup as the Tigers take on Cornell, De’Anna Houston ’23 jumps 3.82m in the long jump event during the Viking Relays in
February 6, 2021 Des Moines on March 26, 2021.
( JR/Maui, Hawaii) was named to the also garnered All-Conference
All-Tournament Team after putting up honors at the SLIAC
34 points in the two tournament games. Outdoor Championships in
Jarryd Fernandes (SR/Sydney, Australia) the 3,000 meter steeplechase.
was given First Team All-Conference
honors after he ended the season ranked
first in field goals, offensive rebounds, Volleyball
defensive rebounds, total number of
rebounds, and rebounds per game in the Jenna Murphy (SR/Pella,
SLIAC. IA) was the lone Tiger to
earn SLIAC honors on the
volleyball team this spring Jaheem Hampton ’23 scores a touchdown against Westminster when the Tigers
Cross Country and season. Murphy was named
played a home game at Bracewell Stadium on April 10, 2021.
the Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
Track & Field She led the SLIAC in total number of
proved to be dominant, forcing eight
turnovers over the short three-game
digs, picking up 286 for the season. IW season. First-year head coach MD
The men’s and women’s track and was victorious in their first match of the
field teams competed in four indoor Daniels and his staff were able to pick up
season as they hosted Eureka College their first win over Westminster, winning
meets this winter with the SLIAC on February 6 in the Ruble Arena. The
Indoor Championships being the final by three touchdowns with a final score
Tigers defeated the Red Devils in three of 35-14. Joseph Pace (FR/Long Beach,
competition. The men’s team was able straight sets. IW concluded their season
to take third place and the women’s side California) earned Upper Midwest
after taking two losses in the conference Athletic Conference (UMAC) honors,
took fifth overall. Nine Tigers took home tournament. The first loss was to
all-conference medals that day in the being named the conference defensive
Westminster College in the quarterfinal player of the week for his performance in
shot put, distance medley relay, 60-meter round, and the final loss came to the
hurdles, and triple jump. During the the first game against the Westminster
Beavers of Blackburn College who Blue Jays.
outdoor season, the Tigers saw several defeated the Tigers in a consolation
historic performances. The Tigers saw round of the tournament in five sets.
six performances throughout the season
that ranked top ten for program history.
Soccer
Allison Morris ( JR/Antioch, IL) earned Football The women’s soccer team opened up
SLIAC Track Athlete of the Week as
well as qualified for Drake Relays, the their spring season with a dominant 9-0
The football team finished 1-2, win over Blackburn College, their largest
first Tiger to do so since 2014. Morris in their shortened season due to
garnered All-Conference honors in win of the season. Though the young
COVID-19. Despite the short season, Tiger team showed promise for the
the 10,000 meter race at the SLIAC the Tigers put up impressive numbers.
Outdoor Championships and first team coming years, the Tigers finished a tough
In two out of three games, the Tigers season finishing 3-9 overall and 2-7 in
All-Conference honors at the SLIAC threw for over 300 yards, implementing
Cross Country Championships. Blake SLIAC play. Jacequeline Campos (FR/
the air raid offense that originated at Azusa, CA) earned SLIAC Third Team
Lenzie (SO/South Wilmington, IL) Iowa Wesleyan. The Tiger defense also All-Conference honors in her first year
IW.EDU 18TIGER ATHLETICS
in an IW jersey. Campos tallied 4 goals,
1 assist, 9 points, and took 29 shots,
19 of which were on goal. The Tigers
finished their season with a tough loss to
the No. 3 seeded Westminister Blue Jays
in the SLIAC Tournament.
The men’s soccer team put up
another great season finishing with
a 6-2-2 overall and SLIAC record.
Aftering having a great regular season,
the Tiger’s season ended in heartbreak
with a 1-0 loss to Fontbonne University
in the SLIAC Tournament. The Tigers
garnered several postseason honors with
Vincent Sanchis (FR/Valencia, Spain)
Joe Herges ’24 throws a pitch as the Tigers play a tough game against Webster on May 10, 2021.
earning Newcomer of the Year for the
SLIAC and SLIAC First Team All-
Conference honors. Sanchis had 49 saves five finishes during their spring season Team All-Conference.She finished
during the season and finished second as the team battled tough opponents the regular season with a .343 batting
in the conference in save percentage and weather throughout the season. The average, a .439 on-base percentage,
(.907). Francisco Javier Saldana ( JR/ team’s best performance came at the and a .571 slugging percentage. Alex
Madrid, Spain) and Geovanny Pacheco Simpson Invitational where the team Eyman ( JR/Lockport, IL) was named
(FR/Costa Rica) were given SLIAC shot 335 in the one-round tournament. to the SLIAC All-Tournament for her
First Team All-Conference honors as Kenneth Tucker (FR/Carrizo Springs, performance in the tournament.
well. Xavier Lozada (SO/Guayaquil, TX) finished tied for fourth at the
Ecuador), Cristian Garcia (SR/Spain), Simpson Invitational shooting a 78 for
and Tomasz Karauda (FR/Canada) were the round. At the SLIAC Championship Baseball
all given SLIAC Second Team All- Tournament, the Tigers finished in
Conference honors. ninth place after three rounds. Jeff Cox The baseball team battled tough
(SR/Mount Pleasant, IA) was the top opponents during the course of their
finisher for the Tigers placing 34 at the season. The team finished the regular
Golf tournament. season 9-21 in SLIAC play and overall.
In the SLIAC tournament the Tigers
The women’s golf team won three took on No. 3 seeded Fontbonne
tournaments and finished in second Softball University and lost. Facing elimination,
place in four tournaments. The Tigers the Tigers were down 3-2 in the bottom
finished in the top two in seven of The softball team started their season of ninth with two out and Levi Avery
their eight tournaments and finished in slow, but bounced back to finish 4-4 ( JR/Forsyth, GA) on second. Max
the top three in all eight tournaments. in SLIAC play and 5-9 overall. The Wyninger (FR/Tuscola, IL) was at the
The Tigers also shot one of the lowest Tigers began postseason play defeating plate with a full count. Wyninger blasted
rounds in school history at the Illinois Westminster College in the first round the next pitch he saw over the right
College Invitational shooting a 353 of the SLIAC tournament. In day two field fence to walk-off the game and
as a team. Tereza Diez Dorta (SO/ of the SLIAC tournament, the Tigers keep the Tigers alive in the tournament.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain) won lost their first game to the No. 1 seeded The Tigers once again face Fontbonne
the individual title at the Fighting Scot Fontbonne Griffins in a heartbreaker. University, and the Griffins sent the
Spring Invite during the season and A loss to Spalding University finished Tigers home to end their season. Nick
finished in the top three individually the Tiger’s season. Morgan Christner Salas ( JR/Pipe Creek, TX) earned
five other times during the season. At (SR/New London, IA) was named SLIAC First Team All-Conference
the SLIAC Championship Tournament, the SLIAC pitcher of the year and honors, the only member of the baseball
Diez finished in sixth place to earn named First Team All-Conference for team to receive the honor. Salas had a
Second Team SLIAC All-Conference the second year in a row. This season, batting average of .264, 9 home runs, and
honors. At the SLIAC Championship Christner led the SLIAC in earned run 22 RBIs over the course of the season for
Tournament, the team finished in third average, 1.90, total number of strikeouts, the Tigers.
place to end their season. and strikeouts per game. Kayla Ford
The men’s golf team had three top- (SR/Washington, IL) was named Second
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