Celebrating the 50 Year Reunion of the Class of 1962 and alumni reunions for the class years of: 52, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 02, 07. Featuring reunions for Choir and Visual and Graphic Arts.
B.A. in business administration, Culver-Stockton College
Retired Executive Vice President-International, Paramount Pictures International
Orchestrated the first video for sales program - a program he pioneered in the industry so consumers could purchase movies instead of renting
Some famous stars in Hollywood Kanne worked closely with include Tom Cruise, in marketing the movie Mission: Impossible, and James Cameron, who produced and directed Titanic
B.S. in accountancy and finance, Culver-Stockton College
Vice President/Financial Officer at Bank of Quincy
2011 Employee of the Year at Bank of Quincy
Married to Lucas Cramsey ’09
Served as a United Way “loaned executive,” is a member of Special Olympics, serves on the Career Connection Committee for Young Professionals and is involved with Quincy-Area Chapter of Institute of Management Accountants
Serves on the Business Division Advisory Board for Culver-Stockton
B.S. in music education with an emphasis in harp performance, Culver-Stockton College
First teaching position was in Charlo, Montana, a small town on the Flathead Indian Reservation
Taught middle school and high school choir in Ronan, Montana, 35 ½ years
The Show Choirs she directed toured many times to perform at Disneyland in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Edmonton, Branson, Denver, Spokane and Seattle
The Show Choirs she directed also performed the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and several times for the Seattle Supersonics
Cathy produced a choreographed variety show, “Cabaret”, for 30 years
James (Jim) Gillhouse ‘69
B.A. in history, Culver-Stockton College
Coached high school football and basketball
Retired educator serving as teacher and principal for 36 years
During his years as principal in Ronan, which is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana, the reading scores increased significantly due to a strong emphasis on comprehensive reading reform
Professor Emeritus, Professor of art at Culver-Stockton, 1968-1996
Artist in Residence 1996-2009
Author of 21 books
Numerous lectures on innovations in art education at various regional, state and national conferences
Member Monroe City Arts Council Board; Twin Rivers Arts Information League; Hannibal Arts Council; Missouri Writers’ Guild-Columbia Chapter; Quincy Art Center; Korean War Veterans National Association and the V.F.W.
Exhibited original art work and poetry in forty-four different galleries and museums throughout the United States, Japan, Canada, France and India
Mr. William Spenser Johnson
Professor of music at Culver-Stockton, 1932-1963
An original incorporator of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts
Composer of many songs, including Suite Baroque, which was written for performance by the famous Mitch Miller, whose wife was Frances Alexander
Composer of a number of works for wind instruments, including ensembles for many instrumental winds combinations, widely used in secondary music contests
Composed music for Culver-Stockton’s “Centennial Hymn” with words by Dr. Schultz, performed for the first time at the pageant drama, The Light Bearers, in 1952
Mr. Grant Kenner
Professor Emeritus. Professor of art at Culver-Stockton, 1968-2001
Best known for creating a series of kinetic sculptures—geometric designs that involve some sort of movement
Displayed at:
Western Illinois University
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Tomlinson Fountain Quad at C-SC
Quincy (Ill.) Public Library
Creighton University
Johnson County Community College (Overland Park, Kan.)
Created Chapel of All Faiths on C-SC Campus
Created Stained Glass Doors in Chapel of All Faiths
Dr. Michael Kramme
Professor Emeritus. Professor of theatre at Culver-Stockton, 1984-2002. Served as head of the Theatre Department and the Division Chair of the Fine Arts
Instrumental in beginning the Guest Artist Program at C-SC, including such actors as Desi Arnez, Jr., Christopher Atkins, and Dawn Wells
Currently writing third book on Iowa history topics
Directs shows for the local community theatre group
Ben Martin ‘75
B.S. in speech and drama education, Culver-Stockton College
Teacher of speech and theatre for 34 years, including:
St. Clair High School (Mo.)
Harrisonville High School (Mo.)
Belton High School (Mo.)
Lee’s Summit High School (Mo.)
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Awards/Honors include: Debate Coach of the Year, Outstanding Teacher Award, Loren Reid Service Award, and Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame
D. Larry McSpadden
Professor Emeritus, Director of Choral Music 1970-2006
Supervisor of Music Student Teachers through 2012, marking fifty years of continuous service to music education
Choir Master, Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Quincy, Ill.
Choir Director, Methodist Church, Canton, Mo.
Taught music at Farmington High School and Gideon High School in early career
Guest conductor for the first Missouri Community College Choir and many other festivals and workshops in the Midwest. Continues as an adjudicator at many state and district contests.
Helsabeck Prize for Excellence in Teaching (1983)
Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (1993)
Missouri Music Educators Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service to Music Education (2006)
Canton Library Board
Dr. Thomas Spoerner ‘60
B.A. in art, Culver-Stockton College
M.A. George Peabody College for Teachers
Ed.D degree in Art Education at Ball State University
High School teacher, 1961-1964
Mt. Healthy, Ohio City Schools
Whiting, Indiana City Schools
College professor, 1964-2002
Murray State University, Assistant Professor
Ball State University, Associate Professor and Department Chairperson, Retired, Chairperson Emeritus
Published articles in local, state, and national publications
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Culver-Stockton College
The mission of Culver-Stockton College is to provide students of promise a superb education within an active learning community founded upon integrity and the best values of faith and the human spirit.
John (Jack) Kanne ‘71
Caly (Kite) Cramsey ‘08
Cathryn (Davis) Gillhouse ‘70
James (Jim) Gillhouse ‘69
Mr. Al Beck
Mr. William Spenser Johnson
Mr. Grant Kenner
Dr. Michael Kramme
Ben Martin ‘75
D. Larry McSpadden
Dr. Thomas Spoerner ‘60