Other plate sightings
CATSOU
“I live in Toledo and there are a lot of Bowling Green and Toledo
grads, so I thought it would be best to have an Ohio University license
plate to show off my school pride,” says George Sydlowski, BSIH ’97.
RUN 4 OU
Ohio University track and cross country coach Elmore Banton, BSGS ’65,
uses his plates to boast about his team and aid his memory. “I have
a terrible time remembering license plates,” he says.
OU MS
“I proudly display my Bobcat plates, especially living in the Columbus
area — Buckeye territory!” says Carolyn Gasiorek, BSHE ’75,
MSHE ’80, of Dublin, Ohio.
MAB OU and OU MAB
Mary Ann Baker, BSED ’86, and Michael A. Baker, BBA ’84, of
The Plains, Ohio, simply flip-flopped a few letters.
OU CFO
Ohio University Vice President for Finance Richard Siemer touts his chief
financial officer role.
BOBCTS
Eric Mayberry, BS ’97, of Hilliard, Ohio, backs the University’s
mascot.
CATS 69
Tim Fread, BBA ’69, of Toledo supports the Class of 1969.
OOOOOOU
Jan Lovett, a retired Ohio University secretary who lives in The Plains,
sports this message on her green convertible.
OUL 1
Dee Mowry, associate professor emeritus of biological sciences at the
Lancaster Campus, shows his regional campus pride.
OU MOM
Alumna Frances Channell of Athens shows she’s the proud parent of
Maggi Channell, BSJ ’73 and MA ’80, director of events and communications
for the Ohio University president’s office.
OU 1804
Speaking of the president, Robert Glidden’s plate reflects the University’s
founding year.
OUSING
OU’s director of choral activities, Peter Jarjisian, encourages vocalizing
your school spirit.
OHIOU, 85GRAD, 90GRAD, 92GRAD
These plates are all in the family. From left, they are owned by Ohio
University Alumni Association Chair Bill Burke, DO ’88; his wife,
Deborah Burke, BSCH ’85; and Deborah’s sisters Lori Wenner,
AB ’90, and Lisa Wenner, BSC ’92.
94110
“I graduated in 1994 and was in the Marching 110,” says Jennifer
Bowie, BSJ ’94 and MS ’99, who’s still on campus as assistant
dean for development in University College.
OU MBA
Ron Lykins, MBA ’67, PHD ’71, of Westerville, Ohio, publicizes
his master’s in business.
4OHIO
These letters are found on a University of Florida plate, allowing Tom
Shouvlin, BGS ’73, and his wife, Lynn, BSED ’73, of Jacksonville,
Fla., to keep their ties to Ohio University while supporting the school
their children attend.
OHIO 49
“I sure don’t want to advertise Penn State!” says N. Wayne
St. John, BSCOM ’49, of Womelsdorf, Pa.
OU-269
The radio call numbers of Roger Imboden, a member of the University’s
Facilities Management staff, are reflected on his license plates. Imboden
is a 24-year employee.
OHIO110
Former Marching 110 member Rachel Karnes Thomas, BSHCS ’99, of Stillwater,
Okla., received this plate as a Christmas present. Its Ohio counterpart
belongs to Don R. Day Jr., BS ’69, of Cleveland.
Take your school spirit on the road
If you live in Ohio, you can show your school spirit by displaying an
Ohio University license plate. Collegiate plates cost an additional $35
per year, $25 of which goes to the University’s scholarship fund.
According to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, more than 3,600 Ohio University
plates have been sold since 1994 — generating a whopping $98,675
for scholarships.
But Bobcats still have some catching up to do: In 1999, Ohio University
plates were the fourth-highest seller in the state behind Ohio State,
Miami and Cincinnati, in that order.
With more than 74,000 alumni living in Ohio, the University could generate
about $1.8 million for scholarships if each of them purchased a plate
boasting of their alma mater. You can call your local BMV for details.
