Archives: Class Notes
Alice Handelman, BJ ’65
Alice Handelman, BJ ’65, will receive the 2013 Honoree Award of the Women’s Auxiliary for the Jewish Aged (former The Auxiliary JCA) on June 11 in St. Louis. An award-winning journalist, photographer and public relations consultant, she was the community relations director at the former Jewish Center for Aged for 18 years following 10 years … Continued
Barbara Beck Beeching, BJ ’50
Barbara Beck Beeching, BJ ’50, became a student again after a lengthy hiatus. She earned a master’s in American studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., in 1995, and a doctoral degree in U.S. history in 2010.
Jody Sowell, MA ’98
Jody Sowell, MA ’98, has been named as director of exhibitions and research at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis. In his new role, Sowell oversees the Museum’s exhibitions and research department, including the design, research, curation, production, and maintenance of physical exhibitions, online initiatives, and other activities of the curatorial staff. He is … Continued
Robert P. Clark, MA ’48
Robert P. Clark, MA ’48, a former president of American Society of News Editors, died on Feb. 28, 2013, in Hudson, Ohio. His career in the newspaper industry spanned 38 years, 30 of which were spent at papers in Louisville, Ky. He was named Editor of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association in … Continued
Valerie Mosley, MA ’10
Valerie Mosley, MA ’10, and other staff members of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader staff were recognized with a prestigious award by Gannett, the parent company of the News-Leader, USA Today and many other newspapers and media organizations across the country. They received the Greater Good award, which annually recognizes one news organization’s outstanding dedication to … Continued
Constance M. (McCall) Johnston, BJ ’58
Constance M. (McCall) Johnston, BJ ’58, died Feb. 19, 2013, in Gibsonia, Pa. Her family said she was a proud graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism.
Robert L. Breeden, MA ’52
Robert L. Breeden, MA ’52, died March 15 at his home in McLean, Va. He was a top officer with the National Geographic Society, and in addition to helping launch the books on the White House, he was largely responsible for such magazines as National Geographic Traveler.
Jennifer M. Ballard, BJ ’10
Jennifer M. Ballard, BJ ’10, is a reporter for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, where she has worked since November 2012. Prior to that, Ballard worked at The Sentinel-Record in Hot Springs, Ark.
Jeff Sonderman, BJ ’04
Jeff Sonderman, BJ ’04, has joined The American Press Institute in Arlington, Va., as deputy director. Sonderman was most recently the digital media fellow at The Poynter Institute. He previously worked as the managing editor of TBD.com, a digital news operation in Washington, D.C. As deputy director, Sonderman will explore how digital technology can be … Continued
Heather Boggs Holbrook, BJ ’91
Heather Boggs Holbrook, BJ ’91, married Kenneth C. Krawcheck Feb. 15. The couple lives in Wilmington, N.C.