1960s

Richard Davies, MA '60, professor of history at the University of Nevada-Reno, was recognized in the January issue of Choice Magazine for his latest book, "Main Street Blues: The Decline of Small-Town America." In the book, he explores how modern America's dominant urban culture has relegated towns such as his native Camden, Ohio, to obscurity.

Sherman D. Leach, BSEE '60, recently retired from American Electric Power as superintendent of the meter section for the central Ohio region. He worked for AEP nearly 40 years.

Michael Halle, AB '61, was named a top doctor in Miami Metro magazine based on a 1999 survey of his peers. He lives in Sunrise, Fla.

Kenneth L. Bagent, BS '62, ME '67, of Heath, Ohio, retired in July after serving 44 years in various education positions, including as a teacher, coach and principal. He most recently was assistant superintendent for Licking County schools.

James A. Young, AB '63, recently was elected chair of the Dauphin County (Pa.) Democratic Party.

Paula Tucker, BSED '66, MED '74, became the first female mayor of Logan, Ohio, when she was elected in November. Prior to her bid for public office, she taught for 30 years in the Logan-Hocking school system. "People were ready for a change," she told The Logan Daily News. "We're going to grow and progress."

Dave "Cotton" Stephenson, BSED '67, teaches geography at Ohio University-Eastern and coaches girls tennis at Zanesville High School.

Kenneth R. Peak, BS '67, was elected chairman, president and chief executive officer of Contango Oil and Gas, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston.

David Paul, BBA '68, was promoted to president of Smythe and Cramer Real Estate in Cleveland. His daughter Amy Paul, BSJ '94, was promoted from anchor/reporter to news anchor for the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts at WMBD-TV in Peoria, Ill. Daughter Staci Paul, BSC '97, transferred from Dallas to Los Angeles for a job promotion in affiliate relations for Radio Disney.

John C. Fuller, PHD '68, retired in October after teaching art history for 32 years at the State University of New York, Oswego. He and his wife, Karen, live in Syracuse, N.Y.

Jeff W. Brinkerhoff, BBA '69, formed BRINX Rod Shop in Newbury, Ohio, in 1997. The business specializes in construction, design and repair of street and custom rods. "I have been fooling around with race cars since I was little, so I got into it again," he says. "It's what I love."

Thomas C. Schultz, BBA '69, is vice president of finance at Barksdale Inc. He and his wife, Christina Hans Schultz, BFA '69, have lived in Valencia, Calif., since leaving Cleveland in 1988. Christina owned Art Showcases, a retailer of fine art supplies in Valencia, until 1998. Both are active in various alumni groups.

Joe Skarupa, BS '69, is the vice president of sales and marketing at APSCO International, Ohio's largest electronics manufacturing services provider. He lives in Macedonia, Ohio.

David M. Keck, BSED '69, MED '71, is teaching at St. Catherine's School in Columbus after retiring from a public school system. He is a member of Ohio University's Central Ohio Alumni Chapter Board and the College of Education Society of Alumni and Friends.