SIGNIFICANT
EXPERIENCES

Alumni in Their Own Words

Edited by Julie Riddle '92

Six alumni from five decades share about significant experiences in their lives.

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'

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'

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'

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'

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.

'My whole world had flipped'