Edited by Julie Riddle '92
Six alumni from five decades share about significant experiences in their lives.
SIGNIFICANT
EXPERIENCES
Alumni in Their Own Words
Stephen "Steve" Fox '58
- Whitworth Major: Education
- Retired Educator
- Washington State P.E. Elementary Teacher of the Year, 1989
- Pacific Northwest P.E. Teacher of the Year, 1990
- Disney American Teacher Award for Elementary Physical Education, 1991
- Residence: Puyallup, Wash.
'Keep moving on'
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Jean (Tolsma) Brender '74
- Whitworth Major: Nursing
- Master of Nursing, University of Washington
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of Washington
- Professor Emerita, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Texas A&M University School of Public Health
Dennis Brender '75
- Whitworth Major: Chemistry
- DDS, University of Washington
- Dental Practice Owner, 1984-2018
- Residence: Austin, Texas
'You've got to take care of the stranger'
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Emerylynn Lampitoc '95
- Whitworth Major: Journalism
- Vice President of Creative Talent & Content, Film – Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Global Talent Development & Inclusion Department
- Residence: Hermosa Beach, Calif.
'People want to see themselves represented'
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Patricia Bartell '00
- Whitworth Majors: Music – Accordion Performance and Music Education
- CEO and Owner of Bartell Music Academy; Professional Musician; Business Coach
- Residence: Spokane
'God kept me strong inside' Read More
Emily (Travis) Shull '13
- Whitworth Majors: Health Science and Kinesiology
- M.S. in Exercise Science, Eastern Washington University
- Ph.D. in Exercise Science, University of South Carolina
- Clinical Research Coordinator, Shriners Hospitals for Children
- Residence: Greenville, S.C.