Doug Goodnough Archives

The Unseen Battle: Micah Swafford Leydorf Debuts First Novel

Micah Swafford Leydorf, ’95, has spent the past seven years crafting, editing, revising, and publishing her first novel, The Unseen Battle: An Unexpected Love Story. Although a work of fiction, the book was written “to reveal the life-and-death struggle between good and evil.”

The 12 Months of Hillsdale Alumni

What a year it has been for the Alumni Office! They have completed a full schedule of events around the country, engaged alumni in new and exciting ways, and informed and educated as many of our 15,000-plus alumni as possible about happenings at Hillsdale College.

Scholarship Spotlight: Wildern Family Endowed Merit Scholarship

John Wildern, ’99, eagerly awaits his letter from Hillsdale College each year. It’s not a letter inviting him to a College event or activity. It’s a handwritten note from a student recipient of the College’s Wildern Family Endowed Merit Scholarship, which his family established in 2008.

Changing Roles: Haylee Booms Smith Transitions from ICU Nurse to Full-Time Wife and Mother

Once serving as an ICU nurse at Hillsdale Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, Haylee Booms Smith, ’17, is now a wife and mother of three young children as her husband completes divinity school in the Los Angeles area.

Itch to Compete: Walk-on Dan Cachia Contributes to Chargers Track and Field

Dan Cachia, ’90, doesn’t have all-conference or All-America honors to point to during his career on the Hillsdale College track and field team, but he learned what being part of a team meant.

Driving Passion: Lincoln Hill Never Stops Learning as a Marketing Creative Director

There is not a typical day on the job for Lincoln Hill, ’91. As vice president of Creative Services for Campbell Marketing and Communications, he is involved in a variety of marketing projects with clients both large and small.

Switching Lanes: From the Race Track to the Car Wash, Cheryl Fritze Broadcasts in Mid-Michigan

Cheryl Fritze, ’82, started her 40-year career at the finish line. Actually, to be more precise, it began at the winner’s circle of Michigan International Speedway. She’s now director of News Operations for Michigan News Source.

The Role of Hillsdale College Athletics

What impact does athletics have at Hillsdale College? Doug Goodnough, ’90, an alumni athlete, answers this question and marvels at the accomplishments of Hillsdale’s current student-athletes.

Cards, Spartans, and Reunions. Oh My!

As the Alumni Office catches its collective breath from a host of fall events and activities, Doug Goodnough, ’90, highlights October and future happenings, including the men’s basketball exhibition game against Michigan State University.

A World Away: Tom Martilotti Leaves Home for Hillsdale College—and Keeps Coming Back

Hillsdale College was only 100 or so miles from his east-side Detroit home, but to Tom Martilotti, ’67, and his family, it was almost a world away. So when the son of Italian immigrants wanted to go away to college, it was a major family decision, but his dream of playing college football was instrumental in attending Hillsdale.

Up the Ladder: Miller Has Built a 36-Year Career with the State of Michigan

Lynda Breyer Miller, ’82, has turned her passion for learning new things into a 36-plus-year career with the State of Michigan. “I’ve truly enjoyed my 36 years working for the state,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot and I’ve worked with some incredible people.”

Power of Persuasion: With a Little Help, Nancy Stewart Sott Decides on Hometown Hillsdale College

Growing up in Hillsdale, Nancy Stewart Sott, ’88, was a standout high school basketball and volleyball player who eventually received a basketball and volleyball scholarship at Hillsdale College, thanks to then-Hillsdale Athletic Director Jack McAvoy.