Denison Students and Alums share their stories of survival and the challenges they overcame rebuilding their lives in the United States. Erin Worden, ’17 (Moderator) An International Studies and English Literature major, Erin is passionate about understanding and supporting refugees. She has served as an emergency volunteer in Athens, Greece. Currently, Erin directs a refugee resettlement project at Denison and co-leads Refugee Awareness Week. Tayma Bislim, ‘13 Tayma (Bosnia and...

There is so much happening in student life at Denison, so many opportunities to make this college your own. Take a short walk across campus with Janyce Caraballo '17, and see for yourself. Student life at Denison is fun, challenging, busy, quiet, loud, active, calm—you name it. And it all ends up helping our students figure out how they want their lives to look—and then contributes to making it happen. At Denison, we make sure that real learning takes place outside of the classroom, as...

Students in Dr. Katy Crossley-Frolikk's"Human Rights in Global Perspective" course created short podcasts about specific human rights issues including child soldiers, organ trafficking, the right to water and indigenous rights. Students in Professor Anne Crowley's class on "Technology and Learning" created digital narratives. In response to a challenge to write "the worst play ever" in his Playwriting class, Nicholas Bailey wrote “A Pie Right in the Kisser”.

Students in Dr. Katy Crossley-Frolikk's"Human Rights in Global Perspective" course created short podcasts about specific human rights issues including child soldiers, organ trafficking, the right to water and indigenous rights. Students in Professor Anne Crowley's class on "Technology and Learning" created digital narratives. In response to a challenge to write "the worst play ever" in his Playwriting class, Nicholas Bailey wrote “A Pie Right in the Kisser”.

Students in Dr. Katy Crossley-Frolikk's"Human Rights in Global Perspective" course created short podcasts about specific human rights issues including child soldiers, organ trafficking, the right to water and indigenous rights. Students in Professor Anne Crowley's class on "Technology and Learning" created digital narratives. In response to a challenge to write "the worst play ever" in his Playwriting class, Nicholas Bailey wrote “A Pie Right in the Kisser”.

Students in Dr. Katy Crossley-Frolikk's"Human Rights in Global Perspective" course created short podcasts about specific human rights issues including child soldiers, organ trafficking, the right to water and indigenous rights. Students in Professor Anne Crowley's class on "Technology and Learning" created digital narratives. In response to a challenge to write "the worst play ever" in his Playwriting class, Nicholas Bailey wrote “A Pie Right in the Kisser”.

Students in Dr. Katy Crossley-Frolikk's"Human Rights in Global Perspective" course created short podcasts about specific human rights issues including child soldiers, organ trafficking, the right to water and indigenous rights. Students in Professor Anne Crowley's class on "Technology and Learning" created digital narratives. In response to a challenge to write "the worst play ever" in his Playwriting class, Nicholas Bailey wrote “A Pie Right in the Kisser”.

Students in Dr. Katy Crossley-Frolikk's"Human Rights in Global Perspective" course created short podcasts about specific human rights issues including child soldiers, organ trafficking, the right to water and indigenous rights. Students in Professor Anne Crowley's class on "Technology and Learning" created digital narratives. In response to a challenge to write "the worst play ever" in his Playwriting class, Nicholas Bailey wrote “A Pie Right in the Kisser”.

Barbara Ford and Earl Harris live in a location in the South End that is known as Gold Mine Hollow. Barbara is 81 and has lived in the South End all of her life. She was married to “Blacky” Earl Ford for over 50 years and they had to children together, Bruce and Brian. Earl, Barbara’s nephew, has been married to Dag Mar Harris for 16 years and has a daughter named Elise that lives in Kentucky. Earl served in the Navy, lived for a short time in WV and has lived off and on in the South End for...

Betty Meyer a “north-ender with a South End heart” lived in the South End for 20 years. She is 91 years old, a great grandma and a lively woman. Betty is an avid volunteer at Newark Hospital, Licking County Alcohol Prevention, as well as the Veterans Hospital. Betty has been dedicated to doing anything and everything to better her community (Bartoshuk, Blake, Cook, Gunn, Schratz and Stark, 2013). --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an area that is literally and figuratively made up of...

Bryan Anderson is a Columbus native but he prefers the small town feel of the South End. He attends and volunteers at the Newark Church of Nazarene. Specifically, Bryan assists in the baptisms of the Church’s members among other events. Bryan opened his home and his heart to his cat Baby on a cold Ohio night. Bryan is very accepting, open to others and loves the South End community (Bartoshuk, Blake, Cook, Gunn, Schratz and Stark, 2013). --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an area that...

Dee Hall currently lives in the South End and has owned an art studio in downtown Newark. Before having her own business, Dee worked as a freelance writer and graphic design artist for the Newark Advocate. Hailing from Toledo, she has lived in many other places including New York City and Columbus. She loves her house in the South End and proudly considers Newark her home. --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an area that is literally and figuratively made up of side streets. The South End is...

Desiree Blake, has lived in the South End for 42 years. She is the mother of Jeremy and Jerrica Blake. Desiree is an extremely giving woman and never wants to see a person go hungry. Her community and family are the most important things in her life and she loves planning block parties, making others smile and hosting meals around her kitchen table. --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an area that is literally and figuratively made up of side streets. The South End is comprised of three...

Judy Davis is a schoolteacher in the South End at the local elementary school, Ben Franklin. Judy is a family person, a firm believer in hard work and supporting her community. She is proud of the South End and the work she has done to help shape children’s lives (Bartoshuk, Blake, Cook, Gunn, Schratz and Stark, 2013). --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an area that is literally and figuratively made up of side streets. The South End is comprised of three district areas that border the...

Judy Sayre, also known as JJ to her close friends, lived in “Little Texas” in South End Newark for 25 years. Growing up, Judy’s family worked primarily in the booming railroad industry and she worked in various Newark factories. Family is incredibly important to her and she often spends time helping her grandchildren with homework or taking them shopping in Granville. Judy is a big fan of the Buckeyes (Bartoshuk, Blake, Cook, Gunn, Schratz and Stark, 2013).

Skip Schumaker has been a part of the South End family since March 27, 1977, 35 years. After working at Owen’s Corning for about 20 years, Skip volunteered at the Main Place Recovery Center and began cleaning up the area that is now the 6th Street Garden. A few years ago Skip started the town block watch program and is currently running the program along with the community garden. Skip is a caring and lively member of the South End and is proud to say that he owns John Adams’ old home...

The Grady’s have called South End Newark their home for over 50 years. Mary, mother of 4, worked at Ben Franklin and opened her heart to the students there by bringing them clothes to stay warm and spreading her love by attending their after school programs. Ginny, the eldest of the Grady children, currently works in New Albany, OH but still calls the South End her home. Though the other Grady children have long since moved out of Newark, Mary and Ginny remain close to their family and with...

The Hupp women: sisters Marsha, Geraldine, Marybeth, Sara and their mother, Cecilia, have had roots in Newark for centuries. Despite leaving at some points, their love for the area has brought them back to Newark with their families. Today, laughter abounds when they are together. The Hupp sisters claim that their sense of humor and their optimism for the future is the result of the love and laughter between their mother, Cecelia May Agnus Hupp, and father, Ronald Fredrick Hupp. They each...

Thelma McFarlane and Anna Lou Jones are cousins that can easily pass for sisters. Their humor and charm fill a room as they recount stories from growing up in the South End. Thelma is 86 years old and has lived in the South End for her entire life. Her family has been a major asset to the Newark community as brick masons. Thelma has lived in the South End all of her life and has no plans of leaving (Bartoshuk, Blake, Cook, Gunn, Schratz and Stark, 2013). --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is...

Paula Hatfield lived in the South End during the first 18 years of her life and is full of wonderful stories from the 1950s about the square, the schoolhouse, and days spent at home on the hill of Bates Street. She is a proud mother and grandmother. Paula cherishes her role as a family member in her own home and the community, and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes. One of the things Paula misses the most from downtown is a place to dance, as she was a professional dancer in...

Rodney Cook, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Licking County, located in the South End, has been serving the Newark community for over 12 years through his work with various non-profit agencies. A native of Circleville, OH and a graduate of Miami University, Rod also spent 8 years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala. He has dedicated his life to helping others. Though Rod does not live in the South End he recognizes that it is a special community with much potential to grow...

Sharon Oliver and Deb Crase are sisters that finish each other’s sentences. Sharon has lived in the South End for 55 years and Deb, 24. Sharon is very involved in her community, hardworking, and a supportive mother, sister, and wife. Deb was one of the first women to climb telephone polls for Newark Phone Company; to this day she still works there and has served as a leader in the organization (Bartoshuk, Blake, Cook, Gunn, Schratz and Stark, 2013). --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an...

Shirley and Wayne Campbell have been happily married for 57 years. They have lived on 5th Street for 51 years. Shirley is a supportive wife that has never left Wayne’s side. Wayne grew up in the South End and, outside of being a Navy man, has lived there all of his life. He is a hard worker that is truly dedicated to his family. They have two daughters and a son, a granddaughter, two grandsons and two great grandchildren. Shirley and Wayne have been a part of the Newark community for many...

Renee Chalfant and Amanda Vozzella: best friends, supporters, mother and daughter. Renee has lived in the South End all of her life, 46 years, and Amanda lived there for 26 years before moving to Columbus with her husband. Amanda works for the YES Clubhouse and Renee owns a small business. The two of them are amazing members of their small close-knit community. --- The South End of Newark, Ohio is an area that is literally and figuratively made up of side streets. The South End is...

Anne Reese has lived in South End Newark since 1966 in a beautiful home that is in front of what was “the old chicken hatchery.” Anne is proud of her three children. She was very involved in their schools and activities while they were growing up. She enjoys making other people happy and is a nurturer, not allowing anyone to go without care. Anne is very humble, happy, full of smiles, and loves getting to know other people. Donald Burns, the father of Anne Reese, has lived in the South...