In November of 1975, Sherry Vass was eating in Feeney Dining Center when she asked a simple question of a friend.
How we met: Sherry and Vince Winkler
Category: How We Met
How we met: Tom Smith and Marlys Hinz
Tom Smith ’80 and Marlys Hinz ’80 met the spring of their freshman year in 1977. Tom’s roommate dated Marlys’ roommate, so the two were occasionally in the same social scene. The first real sparks began to fly during Rites of Spring in 1977. The day was filled with music, walking around, and getting to
How we met: Danielle Cochran and E. Marissa Brass
When Danielle Cochran ’04, M.S. ’06, and E. Marissa Brass ’08 attended ISU, they had no idea their involvement on campus would lead to a happily ever after. Danielle met Marissa in passing at an ISU event. “We met because one of my friends is friends with her good friend,” he said. The two were
How we met: Cavell Dunkley and Mark Walcott
When a reggae song was played at a Valentine’s Day social, Cavell Dunkley ’02 and Mark Walcott ’02, M.S. ’07, couldn’t resist the urge to dance. Born in Jamaica and raised in Evanston, hearing a Caribbean song in the Midwest was a rare treat for Cavell. The same was true for Mark, a native of
How we met: Pauline Mapes and Wes Drew
Pauline Mapes ’51 and Wes Drew ’51 met during the fall of their freshman year in 1947. Pauline was on stage in a skit called Campus Life; Wes was in the audience, captivated. Their first “real” meeting occurred the following year while working on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Pauline was in heavy costume, while Wes worked
How we met: Amanda Thomason and Mike Williams
While attending Illinois State, Amanda Thomason ’05 and Mike Williams ’04, M.S. 07, never expected they would live next door to their future spouse. Amanda met Mike when her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, paired up for an exchange with the fraternity next door, Alpha Gamma Rho.
How we met: Joe French and Margaret ‘Peg’ Gallagher
In the spring of 1945, most 18-year-old boys thought they would soon be in military service. A few younger boys entered Illinois State (Normal) University (ISNU) when it was a single-purpose teachers’ college and had an enrollment of about 1,250. One member of the largest freshman class since the beginning of World War II was
How we met: George and Joann Tuttle
George Tuttle ’58 and Joann Swanson ’68, M.S. ’73, met in a registration line for the 1955 fall semester at Illinois State Normal University. It was a hot fall September day. The lines were long and slow moving. Registration took place in the library of the University, which was located on the eastern side of
How we met: Emily Kabbes and Josh Kauten
When Emily Kabbes ’06 met Josh Kauten ’06 walking to class one day from Wright Hall, she didn’t know he would share her passion and steal her heart. Emily was an elementary education major, while Josh was in the exercise science and fitness program. Although they had no classes in common, they eventually did an
How we met: Masara Beukinga and Eric Browning
Masara Beukinga ’03 and Eric Browning ’03 didn’t expect to find a spouse at Illinois State, but when they met through mutual friends in 2001 there was a lasting impression. Eric pursued Masara. While spending time abroad, he sent letters from her dream vacation spot in Paris, France. He even bought her a souvenir.
