Photo Albums

Professor of Political Science Phil Mikesell ’63 will retire from the Wabash faculty 49 years after entering the College as a student, and after 42 years teaching at Wabash. He was among 12 faculty and staff honored for their work at Friday's Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon. Here Professor Mikesell poses for pictures with his family.

National Association of Wabash Men President Jim Dimos ’83 introduced the program.

Professor Mikesell talks with his wife, Vina, after the program.

Professor Mikesell receives a standing ovation from his faculty and staff colleagues, students, and trustees.

Vina Mikesell, who has lettered each name and Wabash degree for nearly three decades, was given a special award by Dean of the College Gary Phillips.

Professor Peter Bankart enjoys a conversation with Ginny Maharry after the luncheon.

Professors of Psychology Peter and Brenda Bankart retire this year after a combined 72 years of extraordinary teaching and leadership on the Wabash faculty.

Professor of German John Byrnes, who pioneered immersion learning trips at Wabash, retires after 21 years at the College. Noted current Modern Languages Chair Professor Dan Rogers, "John has been here long enough to have hired every current member of the Department of Modern Languages."

Professor John Byrnes

Division II Administrative Assistant Debbie Bartelt steps forward to be honored for her 30 years of service at Wabash.

"In addition to Debbie's great support of Division II, she's also very involved in a number of charitable efforts on campus and in the community," Dimos said of Bartelt. "You can always count on Debbie to lead the effort in doing good things for people."

Bartelt receives a congratulatory handshake from Wabash President Patrick White.