Seven inducted into HCS Hall of Honor

In a light-hearted, sometimes funny and often emotional program, held on Saturday afternoon, July 2 in the HCS auditorium, the six previously announced honorees were introduced and inducted into the third annual hall of honor. This year’s recipients included Dean W. Chapman, class of 1968; Jeffrey J. Dinski, class of 1995; Charles “Charlie” Getchonis, a 1960 graduate; John V. Griffith, a member of the class of 1965; Paul Howes, class of 1977; and Kathleen Anne Mogelgaard, known to most as Katie, and a member of the class of 1991. Before bringing the ceremony to a close, Bowers announced that there was one more inductee who had not yet been announced. She introduced Dick Lenhart and stated that he and one other person were very instrumental in the formation of the HCS Hall of Honor. Bowers and Lenhart then asked Donald “Tim” Noel to come to the stage for the surprise presentation. Lenhart explained that although Noel has had some health problems in recent months he was determined that this year’s event would go off as planned. In mentioning Noel’s continuing dedication to the project, Lenhart told the audience that the first year was a difficult one financially and Noel even sold his person boat to help cover expenses. * Dean Chapman, a member of the Hamilton class of 1968, was very active on the sports scene, playing football and baseball. An accomplished musician, playing in the band and earning high ratings on two instruments at the state level, he was also a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. From high school he went to Oberlin College making the dean’s and president’s lists, and graduating in 1972 with a B.A. degree in English. He started a career in professional landscaping and after 10 years returned to the academic scene at the Columbia Theological Seminary and earned his Doctor of Divinity in 1982, becoming a minister in the Presbyterian Church. He served in this capacity for 21 years in the Orlando, Fla. area. During that time he authored two books. His work inspired him to help others who were suffering from poor health and in returned to school where he earned a medical degree from the University of Florida in 2007. Chapman was awarded the Hippocratic Award for unselfish devotion to patient care. In 2007, after long hours and at the age of 61, he began to practice internal medicine in Vermont.

West Michigan Symphony Bids Farewell to Four Longtime Performers ...

PRLog (Press Release) – May 18, 2011 – Muskegon, Michigan, May 17, 2011 – When the last notes fall on June 4, the West Michigan Symphony will say farewell to four longtime performers whose service to the Symphony tallies more than a century.

Retiring from the Symphony this year are:
•   Nancy Summers-Meeusen, principal oboe (Grand Rapids), who performed with WMS for more than 25 years.  She serves as music director and conductor for West Michigan New Horizons Music Ensembles and director of handbells at Grandville United Methodist Church.  She performs as a soloist and with ensembles.
•   W. Tucker Supplee, principal horn (Muskegon), with more than 25 years of service.  In addition to managing Meyer Music in Muskegon, he has performed as a soloist and with ensembles widely throughout West Michigan.
•   Cynthia Goudzwaard, bassoon (Grand Rapids), who performed with WMS for 30 years.  An active freelance musician, she has performed in ensembles throughout West Michigan.  Goudzwaard also teaches privately and is a harpsichord technician.
•   Bruce Harwood, viola/principal emeritus (Muskegon), who spent 50 years with WMS.  In addition to his role with the Symphony, Harwood has taught orchestra in the Muskegon Public Schools for 31 years, earning Teacher of the Year in 1982.  

“Nancy, Tucker, Cynthia and Bruce are four of the reasons why the West Michigan Symphony is among the leading regional orchestras in the country,” said Music Director Scott Speck.  “Their talent and passion are extraordinary.  They have helped us immeasurably in our mission to enrich and entertain our region.  We thank each of them deeply for their years of service and dedication.”

About West Michigan Symphony
As one of the leading professional regional orchestra in Michigan, West Michigan Symphony has played a central role in the region’s cultural community for more than 70 years.  Founded as the West Shore Symphony Orchestra, 1081644813  WMS now serves a regional audience with eight pairs of concerts annually, along with dozens of educational and outreach activities for children and adults. WMS oversees operations for the West Michigan Youth Symphony.  For more information, visit www.westmichigansymphony.org.

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