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Culver-Stockton honors distinguished alumni, others during 2011 Homecoming
Friday, September 30, 2011

CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton College is proud to announce several alumni honorees as part of the 2011 Homecoming celebration held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.
Each year, Culver-Stockton College honors alumni who have set themselves apart professionally, brought honor to Culver-Stockton or made significant personal or philanthropic contributions to the college. The 2011 Distinguished Alumni are Evelyn Anderson ’39 and Scott Cisel ’75.

Evelyn “Evie” Anderson studied business administration at Culver-Stockton from 1935 to 1939. Among her many personal and professional accomplishments, Anderson worked as a teacher for short time and eventually went on to become an engineering draftsman. Some of her more notable employers include Harvard, the state of California and the Pentagon. She was an avid traveler, visiting all 50 states and 64 foreign countries. She also made history as the oldest person to be featured on the popular radio program “Rick Dees and the Weekly Top 40.” In 1987, Anderson established the Evelyn Gruber Anderson Endowed Scholarship, which continues to make an indelible and positive impact on both Culver-Stockton College and future generations of students.

Scott Cisel studied business administration and economics at Culver-Stockton and received his degree in 1975. He went on to earn his master’s from Bradley University. He began his career with Ameren Illinois in 1975 as a meter reader. Cisel worked his way through the ranks to eventually be named chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Illinois Company – a position he still holds today. His wife of 36 years, Susan, also attended Culver-Stockton College. Together, the couple raised their three children, and now has two grandchildren. Cisel is a dedicated volunteer, serving numerous community organizations. He has also served as a school board member, youth mentor and basketball referee.

Culver-Stockton honored additional alumni and friends of the college at the Education Hall of Excellence Reception, Athletic Hall of Fame Recognition Dinner and Distinguished Alumni Banquet. Those honorees include: Robert Gillum ‘78, Education Hall of Excellence; Keith Alexander ’70, Dana (Schutte) Reynolds ’99, Stacy (Stephenson) Turner ’00 and the 1961 baseball team, Athletic Hall of Fame; and Nate Zenliske ’99, Young Alumni Award.