 . . . Fall 1999
The Pray Diary
I READ "The Diary of George Pray" with interest and due care. We all should be thankful that George Pray took the pains to keep a diary. What a change in life-styles from today in 1999!
I did my undergraduate work at Eastern Michigan University (1933-37), majoring in history. At the time Carl Pray was the head of the department. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met and his storytelling brought history to life. Later I attended UM for two more degrees but I never met another professor that had such an impact on me. Do you know, by chance, whether they were related?
Merlin W Schultz '42, '54
Rosemont, Illinois |
A HEARTY thanks for Linda Robinson Walker's masterly narrative, "The First Class Diary of George Washington Pray." I started browsing it and became so intrigued I read it aloud, complete, to my mother over several evenings, like a serial. What prodigies of research Ms. Walker must have done to fill in the background so skillfully!–and what a treat to recognize certain sites such as Broadway Bridge, which collapsed in 1845. This is historical reconstruction at its very best, and Ms. Walker's work is "First Class" as well. Our thanks.
Warren Keith Wright '80 MA, Eng. Lang. & Lit.
Arbyrd, Missouri |
I HAVE just finished reading the article by Linda Robinson Walker titled The Diary of George Washington Pray. I want to thank you for the inclusion of that article in this edition. It is so very interesting and enlightening, I admire and appreciate the research she must have had to do and her recognition of what was worthy of inclusion so that we are given such a graphic and complete picture of that man's life, aspirations and character.
I thank you very much. We could all be much better off today by knowing the history of what has gone into making us what we are.
I am a graduate of the class of 1937 in Nursing. I have had a full life and am now enjoying retirement on the farm on which I was born. In fact, I sleep in the bedroom in which I was born 86 years ago.
Catherine Wabbena
Standish, Michigan |
I CERTAINLY enjoyed your wonderful article on George Washington Pray. While reading the following excerpt I was struck by how hard life was then and how soft we've become: "U-M had no gas, electricity, running water or sewage system then. Night trips between campus and the town meant weaving a path through stumps and ditches in complete darkness. In their room, light came from candles or from the fire in the iron stove.
Living in NYC, I often see people getting irritated if they can't find a cab or if service in a restaurant is a little slow.
THE DIARY of George Washington Pray describing life on campus in the middle of the 19th century is of more than passing interest. The caption on his father's house indicates that George often walked the 10 miles from there to his campus room. I wonder how today's students would react to walking even three or four miles? I wonder how their parents would respond?
Unfortunate was the author's needless and unwarranted feminist gibe in the caption of the illustration on page 7 concerning "the owner having no help of his own." Will the entire diary be printed in any format?
Discussions are under way on editing and publishing the diary. We'll let readers know if the project bears fruit.–Ed.
I WISH to congratulate you upon your remarkably fine article on George Washington Pray. You may be interested in learning a few additional bits of information regarding George Pray's Family.
One of George's brothers, Joseph, had a son, Jay, who was the probate judge of Washtenaw County for a number of years. Jay was the focal point of the annual Pray reunions in the 1930s, which were near his home at Whitmore Lake. We have held them about once every 10 years since the 1940s.
Joseph also had a daughter Almira (Allie), who married Henry Dodge, the Whitmore Lake general store owner. They had one daughter, Helen, and three sons, Kenneth, Russell, and Harland Pray Dodge, all of whom graduated from U of M. Russell became a professor and head of the engineering mechanics department. Russell was involved in the design of the U of M Stadium, as well as of many bridges. His brother, my father, Harland Pray Dodge, was the U of M engineer on the construction of the Stadium in 1926, working with Fielding Yost. (They are buried near each other in Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor) Harland was responsible for the design of numerous water treatment plants in the state of Michigan, including Ann Arbor's. There is an engineering scholarship in memory of Russell and Harlen Dodge. All three of Harland's children graduated from U of M, and one grandchild, L. Delf Dodge, became a professor in the Business School.
Donald Dodge'48E
Dearborn, Michigan |
I WAS reading your Summer 1999 issue last night, and I almost fell out of my chair in amazement when, on the upper L/H corner of pg. 4, you referred to President James K. Polk as "Old Hickory." Unless things have changed dramatically since I had American History in high school 48 years ago, President Andrew Jackson was called "Old Hickory," not President Polk. I doublechecked my high school history book, and my memory was correct.
If I ever retire, I'm going to apply for a job as a fact checker with you, since there was another big boo-boo in either this or another of your publications a few months ago when someone buggered up the Henry Ford family genealogy.
Leonard W. Williams '56E
Sunnyvale, California |
Your retirement is eagerly awaited, thanks. Polk was a chip off of Old Hickory, but hardly the block.–Ed.
'Fulbright Connections'
THE ARRIVAL of your summer issue finally pushed me off my mental dead center. I have been intending to compliment you on the contents of your Spring 1999 issue, and have been carrying the good wishes in my head all this time. At any rate those four articles covering Spain, the Kyrgyz, India and Bosnia all set forth in the framework of "Fulbright Connections"; the photos and article describing the South African exhibition of Prof. Edward West; and the diary during Ann Arbor days of one of my heroes, Raoul Wallenberg, showed the readers a level of journalism of which I am extremely pleased.
I am hopeful that this high level will be achieved many times in the months ahead. At the risk of being a stuffed shirt, I will say that all the words having to do with football and the Rose Bowl achievements are fun (and I admittedly participate and yes enjoy) but the articles bringing forth my enthusiasm are much more meaningful.
Arthur F. Kohn '34E
Mayfield Heights, Ohio |
Maurer a 'Great Influence'
I ALWAYS look forward to my copy of Michigan Today. I also felt especially grateful (a couple of years ago) to hear of the late Wesley Maurer's death. He was my principal journalism professor and a great and good influence on my life. I would never have known of his death had it not been for Michigan Today. I read it quite thoroughly and hope U of M always maintains the high standards it had in 1940-44.
Nina Johnson '44
Boulder, Colorado |
Shirley, He Jested
THIS LETTER is about Shirley W. Smith (Spring 1999 issue) and the adaptation of his short story by Valentine Davies for the movie It Happens Every Spring. In my senior year of 1947-48, while working my way through U-M, I went to live with the Smiths on S. University. In exchange for my room and board, I made meals, did dishes and helped with occasional guests and parties.
I kept a small diary. On April 29, 1948, I wrote, "At lunch heard that Valentine Davies had sold Mr. S's baseball story for $________ [I was sworn to secrecy] S. to get half." On May 16th: "Davies to dinner. Wrote Mr. S's story for movie." I should have recorded some of the dinner conversation but didn't. After 50 years, memory fails.
The Smiths were very kind, treated me as one of the family and insisted that I eat with them, even when company was present. They had great senses of humor, especially Mr. Smith, who could make up dreadfully silly little poems to go with gifts. He never left home, even if for a short errand, without kissing his wife goodbye. He stated that Shirley was a perfectly respectable man's name until Shirley Temple came along. I remember both Smiths with affection.
Ann van Leeuwen Anderson '48
Wixom, Michigan |
"THE DIARY of George Pray" was read with much interest. Linda Robinson Walker is to be commended for bringing to our attention this outstanding member and others in the first graduating Class of 1845.
On turning further pages I was astonished to read about Shirley Wheeler Smith's day of celebrity 50 years ago. His skit, then short story, was adapted for the by Valentine Davies resulting in It Happens Every Spring, which still can be seen on classic movie channels.
I was among those attending the Michigan Theater's gala premiere. It seemed as though half of Ann Arbor had squeezed in the building. Even now I can "see" Mr. Smith on stage accepting the acclaim, however reluctantly, but perhaps inwardly relishing his moment of fame. Thank you for reviving happy memories of another time and place.
Hollywood hoopla didn't change his style nor divert his primary objective in 1949 to write the biography of Harry Burns Hutchins, graduate of the U-M, professor and dean of the Law School, twice acting president and to become president succeeding James Burrill Angell. In 1952, Mr. Smith was to write the Angell biography, completed in 1954.
As his research assistant for both books, I was based in the Michigan Historical Collections, located then in the Rackham Building with its rich array of papers for study. What a pleasure and privilege to work with Mr. Smith, whose very life was associated with his beloved Alma Mater. His friendship with both subjects as well as knowledge of the University's history added immeasurably to these labors of love. His real legacy is the publication of these valuable biographies, I shall remember always his unfailing sense of humor with a story for every occasion, for kindness in abundance and devotion to his family and to the University of Michigan. How blessed Michigan has been with alumni like George Pray and Shirley Smith! It might be well to give a plug to the Bentley Historical Library, formerly the M. H.C., which contains the records of both men.
Ruth Lawson Webb '45
Athens, Georgia |
I VERY much enjoyed, "It Happened 50 Years Ago This Spring," partly because its content intersected with my history. My bachelor's degree diploma was one of the 75,000 that Shirley W. Smith signed. I immediately took it from its hiding place in my file cabinet to admire, and remembered as well that this man also gave the address at my commencement on June 24, 1944, which happened more than 50 years ago this spring.
I found along with the diploma an article from the New York Herald Tribune of June 25, 1944, which compares Bowdoin College and Michigan, and quotes Mr. Smith and his sensible pronouncement about "demonstrated joy and accomplishment in teaching" as criteria for appointment and promotion. The University might want to add a copy of the clipping to its Smith archives, so I have enclosed one.
Edward M. Anthony
Allison Park, Pennsylvania |
Tappan Letter to Lincoln
YOU will see enclosed a copy of a letter written by Henry P. Tappan, president of the University of Michigan. His letter is addressed to President Abraham Lincoln, and is dated four days after Lincoln called for 75,000 militia to suppress rebellion in the South. The letter was kept sealed in the Lincoln Papers in the Library of Congress until 1947.
The letter eloquently attests to the then Northwest's response to the Confederate assault on Fort Sumter. President Tappan's letter manifests the North's unity in quelling the rebellion–"We are no longer Democrats and Republicans"; the readiness of U of M men to enlist; and the willingness of President Tappan to lead the march to colors.
Tappan's letter should be of great interest to students, faculty, alumni and friends of the University of Michigan.
James A. Rawley, '38, '39 MA
Lincoln, Nebraska |
April 19th, 1861
To Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States:
Sir
My heart impels me at the risk of appearing impertinent to write you a few words. The heart of the great West-the heart of the entire North is with you in the defense of our beloved country. You cannot ask of us too much. We are ready to give ourselves and all that we have to this great work. The 700 young men committed to my charge are ready to march in a body if need be, and I am ready to march at their head. The country will give you 750,000 instead of 75,000 if you ask it. Men and money without limit are at your disposal.
The long repressed enthusiasm breaks forth like a volcano. We are no longer democrats and Republicans–We are one flag–the flag of our glorious Union. We feel that the stronger the demonstration, the more rapid the movement, the more mighty and decisive the action, the better. Let the traitors see, let the whole world see that we are strong enough to make our cause good, to preserve the integrity of the Union without the loss of a single inch of our domain. We are ready to blockade every Southern port, to protect Washington, to retake Sumpter, to scatter the enemy at Pensacola, to send an army to Texas, to send another down the Mississippi. Why should not five great armies of 100,000 each move to the grand points and finish the work?
Honored President!
As if the God of our fathers spoke to me, I feel constrained to say that God and our Country are with you in the mightiest effort you can make. The more we put forth our strength, the more united and stronger we would be. Thus, all true patriots will be stirred up to the highest zeal; all the vacillating will become decided; the timid will become strong; those who are looking for the strongest side will know where to go; the Union men in the Border States will be called forth to speak and to act. I may add to that according to Napoleonic tactics on great battle won is worth a thousand skirmishes.
Pardon me this letter–my apology is that it gushes from my heart.
Without being accounted presumptuous may I not say these few works while I subscribe myself with sincere and profound respect and earnest love
Your obt svt
Henry P. Tappan
Prst of the Un. Of Michigan
Bilingual Ed Revisited
I WAS disappointed but not surprised by Ms. Ellison's ('81 BA, Columbus, Ohio) interpretation of my comment on bilingual education. As a first-generation American and a past president of the Mentor Support Association at a local multi-ethnic high school, I have had the opportunity to associate with various minority students. I have asked students of Latino heritage about their experiences since many of their parents speak limited English. They invariably say that English immersion was extremely beneficial in their educational development. Most polls taken in Latino communities find that the vast majority supports this approach. The resistance seems to come from bureaucrats and some teachers and administrators who often have political or financial benefits resulting from a multi-language system.
No one denies the problems of discrimination and racism, but inferences of angry racism about people who have a different point of view in not worthy of U-M. I am in good company, however in that even Colin Powell has been labeled an Uncle Tom by some for daring to propose that all people including minorities, should focus on educational skills in order to compete in the educational and business arenas. In terms of the basics, it means among other things, greater efforts by parents, teachers, mentors and students in the enhancement of the latter's English skills.
Donald Reeves '59
Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
Border Figures
THANK YOU for the recent edition. I especially enjoyed reading of Patricia Ruiz-Bayon's research on the figurines found all across the Mexican-USA borders and into central and peninsular Mexico. I never took a class in either archaeology or anthropology, but read a considerable number of books and articles on these subjects. I graduated with a BS in Biology and am currently doing pharmaceutical research on the western side of the state.
Janet Carter
Kalamazoo, Michigan |
RE: THE Aztec "golden age" referred to by Ms. Ruiz-Bayon: "It is no exaggeration to say that the government of Mexico was organized from top to bottom so as to be able to sustain and thereby mollify, the unseen powers with as many human hearts as it was possible to give them," wrote Maurice Collis in Cortes and Montezuma. Their neighbors were glad enough to bring the Aztecs' "golden age" to an end before catastrophe overtook them all. Every culture has its dark side; we may pick and choose "very valid" parts of it, but it maintains itself or falls as a whole. Moreover, change and loss of information are pervasive; in no plausible alternate universe would the information Ms, Ruiz-Bayon longs for have survived the centuries.
The doom of New World cultures was determined half a millennium ago. That was then, this is now. After all, every acre of settled land on Earth, except some oceanic islands, is occupied by a people that dispossessed another, and so on back into the mists of prehistory. Let's quit picking on the Conquistadors–yeah, let the Serbs forget their historical grievances–has anyone lately reproached any Mongols for the depredations of the hordes of Genghis Khan, their national hero?
P.S. I am pleased to have the information on "H. H. Holmes" [See "Criminals? Book Them!" by Cara Spindler–Ed.]; the name was used as a byline on book reviews by the mystery writer otherwise known as Anthony Boucher.
Sainis Bisenieks '59
Philadelphia |
A Brewers Fan
YOUR SUMMER article on George Washington Pray's diary is fascinating–excellent piece. As a Brewer's fan, the Jim Abbott piece was of keen interest also. In my experience, MT is the best public university publication of its kind.
Rick Morey
Director of College Guidance
University School of Milwaukee |
'Go Blue,' Henry Ford and Halo
I am writing to elaborate on the letter written by Margaret (Peg) Detlor Dungan in the summer 1998 issue about he origin of "Go Blue." Her letter was of great interest to me, since she recognized that I had originated that cheer.
I first began using the cheer at hockey games during the '49 and '50 seasons, and a group of us attended all the home games. At that time the team uniforms were blue, so after the playing of the national anthem, it became a natural thing for me to call out, "Go Blue!" Those around me started to pick up the cheer, and it soon began to be used widely. "Go Blue" then carried over to the football games, and over the years has became the hallmark for all Michigan teams. I am very proud that I evidently played a part in Michigan tradition.
Paul A. Fromm '51 E
Amherst, New York |
It was surprising that the article "The Return of 1947's Mad Magicians" (Spring '98) [Could not be included in Michigan Today Online for legal and economic reasons.–Ed.] and the consequent letters in the summer and fall issues did not mention "Automatic" Jim Briske who, among other accomplishments, kicked conversions for all seven Michigan touchdowns in the January 1948 Rose Bowl game.
On another subject, a letter writer gave credit for the cheer "Go Blue" to a student [Paul Fromm–Ed.] in 1950. It is older that that! The cheer dates back as least to the 1948 season when I first heard it given by John Pfifer '49 Aero. Eng. I heard it frequently that season from many others, also.
David W. Peterson '49 Aero. Eng.
Pacific, Missouri |
I ENJOYED the [Fall 1998] article on the Henry Ford Estate. This is a bit of trivia that you might find interesting. The night Henry Ford died, the Rouge River flooded, and the doctor had to be brought to the estate by boat because the electricity was out, and Mr. Ford died by candlelight–the same way that he came into the world. My father, Max C. Bartholomew, worked for the Ford Motor Co. in its early years, starting in May 1912 and working until he retired in 1956, for a total of 44 years. Henry Ford knew that Dad came from Germany, and after WWI asked my Dad to read the instructions that were written in German for assembling machinery that was purchased from Germany, and to show employees how to assemble them. Dad had worked on the same machines in Germany and knew them well.
Laura I. Peterson
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
"THE PERFECT Season" by Louis Guenin in the Fall 1998 issue was excellent. His rationale for the fallacy of trying to determine a playoff national football champion makes great sense. Roy Kramer, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference and "father" of the two-team playoff, thinks that the Bowl Alliance is near perfection and will determine a national championship on the field. But if we have three or more unbeaten and untied teams in 1-A this year–a distinct possibility–then the selection of the two teams as #1 and #2 will once again be by the opinion of just a handful of voters and the other unbeaten(s) left out.
Guenin is correct in stating that Michigan and Illinois are the only two Big Ten teams to finish unscored upon, but I would caution him to use the terminology "unbeaten, untied and unscored upon." There are no ties today, but in past history, we have some 30-plus teams nationwide unbeaten, untied and unscored upon, and several other unbeaten but tied.
The mention that Michigan "became the first to employ the forward pass as a pivotal weapon" in 1910 could be disputed by numerous others. The forward pass became legal in the 1906 season, and there are several accounts earlier than 1910 of teams using the pass as a regular feature of their attack.
In 1907, for example, Michigan gave special practice time to a tricky lateral and forward pass play, to be the secret weapon (read: pivotal) against Penn. The play worked for an apparent touchdown, but Michigan was called for a penalty on the basis that the pass was thrown from a spot less than the required five yards to the left or right of the snapper. Penn won 6-0.
The initial pass rules in 1906 were unique. Not only was there the required five-yard space noted above, but also the ball was awarded to the opponents if the pass failed to touch a player from either side before hitting the ground.
Dick Kishpaugh
Parchment, Michigan |
I RECENTLY spent a day in Ann Arbor and was aghast as I drove by the redesigned Stadium. It is cheap, tacky, gaudy kitsch. A seedy carnival arcade comes to mind. Who on earth gave the green light to finanace this appalling eyesore?
Ben Ebling '56 MA
Saugatuck, Michigan |
Through a computer glitch, the four letters above from readers Fromm, the two Petersons, Kishpaugh, Tucker and several others were erased from our files two issues ago. We found the originals and wish to publish the still-timely communications here.
As for the bright yellow band, known as "the halo," around Michigan Stadium, it will get a second look by University planners, who this time will consider public opinion, President Lee C. Bollinger announced in September.
The much-debated Stadium addition has attracted more negative than positive comments, Bollinger said. "When I invited Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates to assist us in the expansion and redesign of the stadium, I clearly did not provide sufficient public engagement in the process," he continued. "Time was thought to be of the essence, and the process accordingly fell short.
"Over the summer I came to the conclusion that the depth of criticism and concern seemed to be genuine and coming from reasonable people. I then had to face the fact that I had pushed this through too quickly and had not really allowed appropriate time for public comment."
He noted that Michigan Stadium and Hill Auditorium were two buildings that merited public comment because of their importance to and use by the Ann Arbor-area community.
Public discussion about redesigning the top of the stadium will take place during upcoming planning for renovations to the press box, Bollinger said. Although details are not yet firm, he expects that any changes will be published and community members will have an opportunity to say what they feel about the proposals before changes are made. Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates will present the designs and proposed changes.
"I think we are heading towards a redesign that is simple, perhaps withdrawing," Bollinger said, noting that he had viewed the Michigan Stadium addition as "a fine example of a genre of American architecture"–it was celebratory, festive, collegiate and not a false attempt at a Roman coliseum."–Ed.
More Than a Support Group
WE, THE members of Mentality, are excited to see you showing interest in the issues of mental health and illness and we were glad to get publicity in the Spring 1999 issue. We are afraid, however, that the article, "Contagious Empowerment: students speak and act out about manic depression" presented several misconceptions about who Mentality is and what Mentality does. One of our foremost goals is to reflect the continuum of experience with all aspects of mental health and illness. We feel that while not all people have a mental illness, we all have mental health. In the article, we are represented as a support group for students with manic depression. We are not a support group. Manic depression is not our focus. Our primary focus is external; we proactively work in the community to challenge the silence and stigma surrounding mental health and illness, and facilitate a constructive, critical dialogue on how these issues affect us all. In doing so, the safe space that we create is inherently supportive to all involved.
Among our concerns, this was the most important clarification that we wanted to make in an effort to be inclusive in our outreach efforts. Again we thank you for your positive response to our work. You have helped us in reaching more people. We have received several inquiries and direct responses to the article. We hope you continue your interest in the coverage of mental health issues.
Summer Berman '98
Betsy Davies '99
Shari Strauss '98
Natasha Verhage '98
Ann Arbor |
Alumni/ae Proposal
IT IS time for the University to follow the lead of other universities and take on the responsibility of serving all of the alumni. Presently, only about 100,000 alumni are members of the Alumni Association, which focuses on its members, leaving the remainder of the alumni short-changed. I would encourage the University to follow the example of Stanford where the Alumni Association has merged with the University to effect better service to the alumni.
Alumni have two prime needs. First, contact with the University and its graduates and former students. This could be met by having the University conduct university-wide reunions with the University providing various activities and the opportunity for alumni to meet. Second, to serve the University. Alumni want to be involved not just by financial support but by activities such as recruitment of students and serving on appropriate committees.
I cannot emphasize enough the tremendous opportunity for the University to get connected with its alumni.
Frank G. Butorac
Princeton, New Jersey |
Author's Query
IN THE course of preparing a biographical study of Franklin Milliken '38, '41 LLD, for the Dunedin Public Library. I have found two Michigan-related pictures of which copy is enclosed. Could you see if any of your alumni recognize either the students or the "housemother" or know anything about Milliken, who was a generous donor to our library?
William Sutton
Emeritus Professor of English and Library Research
Dunedin, Florida
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France Broene Rogers
I ENJOYED Frances Rogers's article in the Fall 1998 issue. She has a wonderful sense of humor. How lucky the girls in Newberry were to have her for their housemother. I just want to point out that the article is titled "Campus Life 70 Years Ago," but the accompanying pictures are from 80 years ago (correctly labeled 1918). By 1928 (70 years ago) it was the "flapper" age with skirts up to the knees, long strings of beads and feather boas. What a change a decade made! How about an article about my generation–the class of 1939?
Frances Broene Rogers '18 was the U-M's oldest known graduate. She told us earlier this year that she hoped to see life in three centuries. She almost made it. We received the following letter from her husband in early October:
Frances Broene Rogers died in her home in Hood River, Oregon, on Sept. 17. She would have been 104 in November. She had been in failing health for the past few months but had been relatively active in mind and body until last month, reading, doing her taxes, cooking her own breakfast and even making bread (with the help of a bread machine).
After schooling in Grand Rapids, she went to the University of Michigan and graduated in 1918 with a BA "With High Distinction."
During World War I, she spent one night a week as night editor of the Michigan Daily. After graduation she went to New York, where she was employed in a bank as a sort of file clerk on the strength of a sterling performance in her economics course in Corporate Finance and related subjects.
Once, in the 1920s, she had an aptitude test. After extensive tests and interviews, the result was, "You have the extraordinary vocabulary of a top executive. You should be a secretary."
During the 1920s, she wrote advertising for various stores, worked for Vogue Patterns and eventually went back to the University of Michigan, where she managed a small dormitory for working girls and worked toward a degree in comparative literature, obtaining an MA.
For 10 years she took what jobs she could find. By the 1930s, she had met and married me, and began a 60-year career as housewife gardener, volunteer and mentor to a succession of young people in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
In 1992, she published her autobiography Footfalls: Echoes of the Life of My Times 1895-1985, Sunstone Press, Santa Fe, NM.
Frances kept her concerns about education, society and her young and old friends right up to the end. My advice to those who may cross her path is, "Go and do like wise."
Bob Rogers
Hood River, Oregon |
The Bates Line
AS I was reading the Fall 1998 issue, I came across the letter sent to you from Gail Gordon Bosch, who thought her family had the record for sending the most siblings to the U-M. My family has sent the same number of siblings as Gail's–six. [The Hoffmans set the record at nine in our Spring issue–Ed.] The names and graduation information is as follows:
Elizabeth Bates-Patton, '85 BA, political science
Deloss C. Bates III, '90 BSE, industrial operations
Victoria Bates, '89 BBA, marketing
Catherine Bates-Wilcox, '97 DDS
Rebecca Bates '95 BA, psychology/sociology
Joseph Bates '97 BA, philosophy; BS psychology
Our father, C. Clare Bates II graduated with his DDS in 1963 and returned to U-M to specialize in children's dentistry, graduating as a pedodontist in 1971. Our great-grandfather, Clare George Bates, was a member of the DDS class back in 1897. So we can also boast a century of graduates!
Vikki Bates '89
Holt, Michigan |
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