Panther Tracks
1970s
Wilbur “Bill” Owen ’75 (Springfield, Mo.) is currently serving his fourth term in the Missouri House of Representatives. He serves as Chair of the Budget Subcommittee for Transportation, Public Safety, National Guard, Highway Patrol, Department of Revenue and Lottery and as Vice Chair for Fiscal Review.
Terril Shull ’79 (West Plains, Mo.) is a Board Member for Ozark Action Legal Services of Southern Missouri and received a Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Mark Walker ’79 (Springfield, Mo.) was named one of the Men of the Year by the Springfield Business Journal and was recognized on April 24, 2025.
1980s
Paula (Wohnhas) Wiedemann ’89 (West Plains, Mo.) was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in January 2024.
1990s
Gregory Benne ’92 (Springfield, Mo.), art teacher at Westport K-8, was recently named as the 2025 Missouri Arts Education Association as Missouri’s Middle School Art Educator of the Year.
Gregory DeCamp ’93 (Kansas City, Mo.) has completed an expansion and relocation of his North Kansas City financial services firm, FDF Wealth Strategies.
Scott Logan ’96 (Springfield, Va.) was recently named as Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.
Zora Mulligan ’98 (Springfield, Mo.) has been named Chancellor of Missouri State University, West Plains. She will assume her new position on July 1.
Melanie Earl-Replogle ’99 (Springfield, Mo.) was recently named Executive Vice-President of University Advancement at Drury University.
2000s
Krystal (Butrick) Simon ’01 (Springfield, Mo.) was recently named one of 417 Magazine’s Women Who Mean Business in 2024.
Joshua “Josh” Harrold ’02 (Kansas City, Mo.) has advanced to Principal at BNIM in Kansas City. Josh’s projects have included the plan design and renovation of Springfield Art Museum.
Andy Drennen ’06 (Springfield, Mo.) was named one of the Men of the Year by the Springfield Business Journal and was recognized on April 24, 2025.
James Case ’09 (Springfield, Mo.) was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2024.
Sarah (Orr) Mancusi ’09 (Nixa, Mo.) was named Teacher of the Year for Nixa Public Schools, regional teacher of the year, and a state semifinalist.
2010s
Aaron Campbell ’14 (Dallas, Texas) recently joined the DC Universe being cast as Superman in Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League, an anime production directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi. Aaron is a successful actor and voice artist with more than 110 professional acting and voice credits.
Mackenzie Roellig ’16 (Bentonville, Ar.) was recently named Senior Manager, Marketing Planning And Strategy – Acquisition for Sam’s Club.
Addison Jones ’17 (Springfield, Mo.) was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Springfield Daily Citizen for his placemaking work with Better Block SGF. Jones has worked to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant gathering places with a vision rooted
in inclusion.
2020s
Jill Finney MNCL ’20 (Battlefield, Mo.) has joined the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as Business Communications and Events Manager.
Brendan Vanost ’21 (Kinmundy, Ill.) started a new position as an Architectural Intern at Hurst-Rosche, Inc. in Hillsboro, Illinois.
Jose Mondragon ’24 (Monett, Mo.) recently began work as advisor for Drury University in Monett and comments that “it brings me great joy to help others from this perspective as I already have experience from being a student!
Marriages
Conrad Remington ’12 to Greg Alvarez
Catherine “Cathy” Robinson ’15 to Matthew Tohl
Births and Adoptions
Valentina Reis to Lindsay (Smith) Reis ’06 and Kurt Reis
Maren Mackenzie Jones to Abby Glenn ’11 and Josh Jones ’11/’07
Aurelia Rae Barberis to David Barberis and Taylor (Perkins) Barberis ’18/’19
Deaths
Nancy “Nan” (Taylor) Ganyard ’49
Jack Lipscomb ’49
Charlotte Walch ’49
Dr. Walter Jacob ’50
JoAnn (Bryant) Brown ’51
James “Jim” Findlay ’52
Charlotte (Hagen) Monetti ’52
Dr. Irvin “Irv” Heimburger ’53
Jane (Scharnhorst) McQuie ’53
Betty (Zimmermann) Connelly ’54
Jane (Davis) Copsey ’54
Dr. James Rouintree ’54
Robert “Bob” Upshaw ’54
William “Bill” Hardie ’56
Robert “Bob” Johnson ’56
Robert Malone ’56
Doris (Murray) Akers ’57
Mary (Moore) Peterson ’57
Mary Ann (Lindsey) Hough ’58
Ralph McConnell ’60
James “Jim” Spangler ’61
Carol (Kahler) Waters ’61
Jack Wetzel ’61
Ose Cloin ’64
Suzanne (Hogan) Cupp ’64
Judith “Judy” Lawson ’64
Katherine Cook ’65
Wandalea Sconce ’65
Rev. Mildred “Millie” Slack ’65
John Hall ’68
Donna (Taylor) Goodwin ’69
Dwight Kellough ’69
Mary (Smith) Cannady ’69
Billie “Bill” Walker ’69
Sallie (Anderson) Gibbons ’70
Shirley (Carrington) Schroder ’71
Tommy “Tom” Klepper ’72
Chloe (Morrison) Wolford ’73
Fritz Hoffmeister ’74
John Muir ‘77
Randall “Randy” Riddle ‘77
David Hawkins ’78
Clay Holmes ’78
Lester “Les” Sibert ’78
George “Ron” Williams ’79
Richard Speciale ’82
Ramona “Mona” (Kirkman) Sponsler ’84
Ronald “Ron” Treadway ‘87
Linda (Henderson) Smith ‘89
Eric Banta ’92
Timothy Land ‘95
Jennifer (Saylor) Bryant ‘01
Terieca (Branson) Douglas ‘02
Dr. Rabindra Roy
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Dr. Rabindra Roy, who served Drury University with distinction for 50 years.
Dr. Roy received his bachelor’s, master’s, and Doctor of Science degrees from Jadavpur University in India and earned his Ph.D. at Louisiana State University in 1966 before joining Drury’s Department of Chemistry. Throughout his remarkable career, he served as the Otto Charles Egdorf Professor of Pre-Medical Science, Chemistry Department Chair, Walter H. Hoffman Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry, and was a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Scholar.
During his tenure, Dr. Roy developed an innovative model for undergraduate research that trained over 700 future scientists and healthcare professionals. His passion for science education extended beyond Drury when in 1995, he and his wife, Dr. Protima K. Roy, founded Hem Sheela Model School in Durgapur, India, which has grown to enroll more than 6,000 students across two campuses. In 2007, they also established a tribal school for first-generation learners.
Dr. Roy’s scientific contributions were extraordinary — securing grants and contracts totaling over $4.5 million, publishing more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting 485 scientific works at conferences worldwide. His excellence was recognized with the American Chemical Society National Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution and the Most Distinguished Scientist Award from the Missouri Academy of Science.
Dr. Roy’s life was well-lived. He influenced thousands of students, collaborated with Nobel Laureates, and even had an audience with Mother Teresa. The impact of his life’s work will continue.
Dr Rabindra Roy is survived by his wife, Dr. Protima Roy, a retired professor at Drury, along with many family members, friends and countless admirers. A memorial service to honor Dr. Roy’s legacy was held at Drury University, Saturday, May 3, at Stone Chapel.
Panther Tracks
1970s
Wilbur “Bill” Owen ’75 (Springfield, Mo.) is currently serving his fourth term in the Missouri House of Representatives. He serves as Chair of the Budget Subcommittee for Transportation, Public Safety, National Guard, Highway Patrol, Department of Revenue and Lottery and as Vice Chair for Fiscal Review.
Terril Shull ’79 (West Plains, Mo.) is a Board Member for Ozark Action Legal Services of Southern Missouri and received a Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Mark Walker ’79 (Springfield, Mo.) was named one of the Men of the Year by the Springfield Business Journal and was recognized on April 24, 2025.
1980s
Paula (Wohnhas) Wiedemann ’89 (West Plains, Mo.) was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in January 2024.
1990s
Gregory Benne ’92 (Springfield, Mo.), art teacher at Westport K-8, was recently named as the 2025 Missouri Arts Education Association as Missouri’s Middle School Art Educator of the Year.
Gregory DeCamp ’93 (Kansas City, Mo.) has completed an expansion and relocation of his North Kansas City financial services firm, FDF Wealth Strategies.
Scott Logan ’96 (Springfield, Va.) was recently named as Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.
Zora Mulligan ’98 (Springfield, Mo.) has been named Chancellor of Missouri State University, West Plains. She will assume her new position on July 1.
Melanie Earl-Replogle ’99 (Springfield, Mo.) was recently named Executive Vice-President of University Advancement at Drury University.
2000s
Krystal (Butrick) Simon ’01 (Springfield, Mo.) was recently named one of 417 Magazine’s Women Who Mean Business in 2024.
Joshua “Josh” Harrold ’02 (Kansas City, Mo.) has advanced to Principal at BNIM in Kansas City. Josh’s projects have included the plan design and renovation of Springfield Art Museum.
Andy Drennen ’06 (Springfield, Mo.) was named one of the Men of the Year by the Springfield Business Journal and was recognized on April 24, 2025.
James Case ’09 (Springfield, Mo.) was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2024.
Sarah (Orr) Mancusi ’09 (Nixa, Mo.) was named Teacher of the Year for Nixa Public Schools, regional teacher of the year, and a state semifinalist.
2010s
Aaron Campbell ’14 (Dallas, Texas) recently joined the DC Universe being cast as Superman in Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League, an anime production directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi. Aaron is a successful actor and voice artist with more than 110 professional acting and voice credits.
Mackenzie Roellig ’16 (Bentonville, Ar.) was recently named Senior Manager, Marketing Planning And Strategy – Acquisition for Sam’s Club.
Addison Jones ’17 (Springfield, Mo.) was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Springfield Daily Citizen for his placemaking work with Better Block SGF. Jones has worked to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant gathering places with a vision rooted
in inclusion.
2020s
Jill Finney MNCL ’20 (Battlefield, Mo.) has joined the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as Business Communications and Events Manager.
Brendan Vanost ’21 (Kinmundy, Ill.) started a new position as an Architectural Intern at Hurst-Rosche, Inc. in Hillsboro, Illinois.
Jose Mondragon ’24 (Monett, Mo.) recently began work as advisor for Drury University in Monett and comments that “it brings me great joy to help others from this perspective as I already have experience from being a student!
Marriages
Conrad Remington ’12 to Greg Alvarez
Catherine “Cathy” Robinson ’15 to Matthew Tohl
Births and Adoptions
Valentina Reis to Lindsay (Smith) Reis ’06 and Kurt Reis
Maren Mackenzie Jones to Abby Glenn ’11 and Josh Jones ’11/’07
Aurelia Rae Barberis to David Barberis and Taylor (Perkins) Barberis ’18/’19
Dr. Rabindra Roy
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Dr. Rabindra Roy, who served Drury University with distinction for 50 years.
Dr. Roy received his bachelor’s, master’s, and Doctor of Science degrees from Jadavpur University in India and earned his Ph.D. at Louisiana State University in 1966 before joining Drury’s Department of Chemistry. Throughout his remarkable career, he served as the Otto Charles Egdorf Professor of Pre-Medical Science, Chemistry Department Chair, Walter H. Hoffman Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry, and was a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Scholar.
During his tenure, Dr. Roy developed an innovative model for undergraduate research that trained over 700 future scientists and healthcare professionals. His passion for science education extended beyond Drury when in 1995, he and his wife, Dr. Protima K. Roy, founded Hem Sheela Model School in Durgapur, India, which has grown to enroll more than 6,000 students across two campuses. In 2007, they also established a tribal school for first-generation learners.
Dr. Roy’s scientific contributions were extraordinary — securing grants and contracts totaling over $4.5 million, publishing more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting 485 scientific works at conferences worldwide. His excellence was recognized with the American Chemical Society National Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution and the Most Distinguished Scientist Award from the Missouri Academy of Science.
Dr. Roy’s life was well-lived. He influenced thousands of students, collaborated with Nobel Laureates, and even had an audience with Mother Teresa. The impact of his life’s work will continue.
Dr Rabindra Roy is survived by his wife, Dr. Protima Roy, a retired professor at Drury, along with many family members, friends and countless admirers. A memorial service to honor Dr. Roy’s legacy was held at Drury University, Saturday, May 3, at Stone Chapel.
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Cris Belvin
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