I should note that I do feel guilty being on this list. My main accomplishment listed is being the first male vice president of the Human Ecology Students Organization. At the same time I did this, we had the first male senior stick, Aaron S. I feel that he too should have been featured on this list.
But without further ado, here is the list. (Thanks to the Centennial Committee for providing me with the list so I could feature it!)
1910 Ethel (Playfair) Harrison
A writer, spinner, knitter, award-winning honey producer and weaver – an entrepreneur not afraid to test herself
1914 Mary Bruce
Pioneered clinical dietetic practice at Winnipeg General Hospital
1918 Esther (Thompson) McKay
Leader in the rural movement as Director of Women’s Work and Secretary of Manitoba Women’s Institute
1919 Evelyn (Moore) Ames
Educating rural women with strong leadership in Manitoba Department of Agriculture
1919 Gladys M. (Henry) Thorlakson
Dominion Chautauqua superintendent and organizer, and member of University of Manitoba Board of Governors
1919 Margaret Mary (Speechly) Stansfield
Pioneer in consumer rights movement
1920 Anna (Kennedy) Hicks
Postgraduate studies led to teaching at the Manitoba School for the Deaf and Earl Grey, Winnipeg
1921 Margaret (Gilpin) Reid
Appreciated the value of women’s work, and became Distinguished Fellow of American Economics Association
1923 Annie (Robson) Guild (no photo)
Developed the standards for judging home economics entries at Agricultural Society Fairs
1924 Euphemia J. (Douglas) Thomson
After serving on the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, founded the Consumers Association of Canada
1925 Isobel Robson (no photo)
Mentored Home Economics teachers as supervisor, Winnipeg SD1
1925 Florence (McLaughlin) Brownridge (no photo)
Applied her Master’s degree to develop the Home Management/Child Development Program, U of M
1928 Frances McKay
Illustrious career provincially, nationally and as a nutritionist with FAO in Iraq
1929 Phyllis Rankin
40-year service to education with a Home Economics Diploma and teacher training
1932 Belle (Young) Grattan
Entrepreneur and educator sharing home economics skills in British Columbia
1932 Alice (McFadden) Jenner
Learned Mandarin for first job in dietetics as a missionary in China, returning to Saskatchewan as Director of Nutrition
1936 Mabel (McCalpin) Bell Britton
As community activist, became first woman school trustee and secretary treasurer of a Killarney-area school board
1937 Irene Anne Cooper
After graduation, became a RN and academic in the School of Nursing, U of M
1938 Effie (Morton) Von Helmolt
Studied Costume Design at the Pratt Institute, NY, and developed a career in design and teaching in the Theatre Department, Tech Voc
1939 Margaret Bardal
Applied child development knowledge as a Social Worker with agencies for children
1940 Christine Isabel (Swanson) Wettlaufer
Influenced classrooms throughout Manitoba by mentoring teachers
1940 Helen Janzen
First Supervisor of Home Economics Education and founding member of the Home Economics Teachers’ Association in Manitoba
1941 Elizabeth (Hepworth) Feniak
Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty of Home Economics, UM, and community worker for advancement of women
1941 Geraldine (Grierson) Brown
Longtime advocate for low-income consumer, initially Victoria Home Economics Association, then Consumer’s Association of Canada, and Winnipeg Anti-Poverty group
1942 Dorothie A. (Neil) Abel Lindquist
Dean of Women at United College, and now an advocate for welfare of seniors in Victoria, BC
1942 Doris (Blondal) Johnson
Leader and volunteer in Gimli, and supportive partner to Lieutenant Governor George Johnson
1944 Jean (Burnell) Demianyk
With a Master of Social Work, served families and children through welfare
1945 Nancy-Ruth (Rutherford) Sissons
Advocate at the Rehab Centre for Physically Handicapped (Calgary) teaching art and design
1945 Johanna Wilson
Wrote “A History of Home Economics Education in Manitoba, 1826-1966”, published as a Centennial project by Manitoba Home Economics Association
1945 Doris (Baskerville) Badir
Dean of the Faculty of Home Economics, U of A and only Canadian President of IFHE (International Federation of Home Economics),
1947 Marie (Alford) Salway
Long term and respected Nutritionist in Neepawa, working with the Health Unit.
1948 Shirley (Weber) Godbehere
A well-liked professor who developed practicum experiences in community nutrition,
U of M
1948 Tannis (Thorlakson) Richardson
Philanthropist, particularly concerned with Juvenile Diabetes
1948 Gwendolyn (Wilson) Parker
First provincial secretary of Manitoba Women's Institute and a member of the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
1949 Marion (Berryhill) Vaisey-Genser
Developed food sensory analysis research, and as Vice-President, Research at U of M, promoted the advancement of women
1949 Margaret (Thomson) Crowle
Researcher, dietetian, extension specialist, freelance home economist and faculty member recognized for consumer advocacy in Saskatchewan
1950 Margaret (Munro) Shaw
As an ‘Elizabeth’ with the Manitoba Power Commission, wrote "And So the Lights Came On" documenting the work of Home Economists with electrification of Manitoba
1950 Margaret (Oliver) Morgan
As ‘Margo Oliver’, food editor for Weekend Magazine and Today and cookbook author
1950 Dorothy (Pennie) Jamieson
Dedicated to education, and a longtime school trustee for the Okanagan Skaha School Board
1950 Margaret (Herriot) Edmond Brown
Creative instructor and entrepreneur of clothing and textiles in Swaziland and Canada
1951 Beverly (Scurfield) Watts
Director of CIDA-sponsored food related projects in Guatemala and Peru while part of Foods and Nutrition at U of M
1951 Lorna (Morgan) Bell
Devoted and effective teacher at Vincent Massey Collegiate, and community leader on social issues
1952 Mildred (Clark) Murray
Career of community volunteering with social agencies, and Brandon School Board
1952 Helen (Dyck) Rigby
As a Diploma grad, led WI delegation to successfully support the Faculty of Human Ecology in 1990
1953 Vivian Bruce
Educator, student supporter and human nutrition researcher in Canola at U of M
1953 Peggy (Hampton) Prendergast
Educator, innovator and developer of program for teenage pregnant girls and their children
1954 Phyllis (Judson) Meiklejohn
Well-known educator, guest lecturer and author who provided resources for home economics, specifically home management
1955 Judith (Bole) Roepke
Earned a PhD in Nutrition, and researched the nutrition of newborns at Ball State University, Indiana
1955 Gwen E. Leslie
Regional Consultant, Educational Services (Central Region), with the Health Protection Branch of Health and Welfare Canada
1956 Rowena M. (McLean) Hubbard
First woman sent to Harvard’s Program for Management Development and managing partner of publicity for Anderson, Rothstein & Hubbard
1956 Valerie (Todd) Metz
Entrepreneurial artist with 16 solo exhibitions across Canada and one in the USA
1957 Alice (Paine) Drader
Per diem extension work, and team photography with husband Ed, recognized by the Snowbirds Air Demonstration Squadron
1957 Carolyn (Dyson) Wilson
Entrepreneur, and longtime community volunteer on the crisis line at Osborne House
1957 Irma Margaret (Taylor) Hoke
Generated and computerized food composition and nutritional data for US Department of Agriculture nutrient database
1957 Elizabeth (Collyer) Burwell
As Director of the Home Economics Section, Manitoba Department of Agriculture increased the district offices and personnel, equalized male/female pay and hiring practices
1958 Ruth (Brehaut) Dyker
Project manager, 17-year volunteer with MAHE-Winnipeg international development projects in Brazil and Zimbabwe.
1959 Beverly (Broughton) Bajus
National Home Economist in Business, USA and 1984 elected first Woman Corporate Officer of a Fortune 300 company, International Multifoods
1959 Carol (King) Ferguson
Writer, educator, consultant and editor of FOOD Magazine and founding food editor of Canadian Living
1959 Fran (Lowes) Wershler
A career of writing, editing and media work resulting in the publication of the Prairie Gardener and a national church newsletter
1960 Elaine (Anderson) Adam
Concern for education and equity resulted in $1M fundraising for Women's' Studies Program at U of M and U of W
1960 Jo-Ann (Robertson) McCabe
Love of history, costume, theatre led to 100 players and Award of Distinguished Contribution to Community
1960 Marilyn (Stevenson) Adam
Distinguished career with Agriculture Extension, Greater Winnipeg Gas, and the Milk Marketing Board
1961 Gail (Denbow) Watson
Leadership as director for the comprehensive home economics service of all Manitoba - rural, northern and urban
1963 Lee (Dunlop) Anderson
Founder of Manitoba Youth Volunteer Opportunities (MYVOP)
1963 Judy (Duncan) Holden
Fund Development Director for the monument on the Manitoba Legislative grounds
1963 Janice (Wainwright) Filmon
Motivator and builder with service to local community, family and youth
1964 Lila (MacDonald) Goodspeed
Teacher, textbook author and volunteer extraordinaire
1965 Virginia (Hudyma) Snyder
Adolescent Parents program - a first, for teenage parents for Transcona-Springfield SD along with Wee Bairns Infant Centre
1966 Judith (Raine) Morningstar
Award-winning fibre artist and quilting instructor
1966 Bretta (Neilson) Maloff
Recognized community nutrition consultant with program development in Saskatchewan and Alberta
1966 Janet (Plowman) Sampson Schellenberg
Life work with MAHE-Winnipeg members to develop life skill and literacy-based resources - Basic Skills for Living
1966 Peggy Barker
Recognized for program development and evaluation in agricultural extension,
1967 Joan (Lelond) Dupuis Neal
Advocate for Human Ecology programs in Louis Riel School Division
1968 Judith Diane Wainwright
Lover of children, advocate of early childhood education, winner of Outstanding Teacher and Woman of the Year Awards
1969 Joan Butcher
Competently extended home economist skills to rural and northern Manitoba, Antigua, Australia, Ukraine, Swaziland and Zimbabwe
1969 Yvonne (Archambault) Grabowsky
First woman Regional Director, Alberta Agriculture and Gold Premier’s Award of Excellence for transition of dairy from government to industry
1970 Doreen Gardner Brown
Certified Financial Planner in BC, and a leader in collaboration, mediation and settlement
1970 Kathryn Baranovsky
Communication specialist in the agriculture and agri-food industry, with government, business, media, and non-profit organizations
1970 Donna (Oliphant) Bulow
Administrator in St. Vital School Division
1972 Marilyn (Nosko) Thiessen
1972 Faye Forbes Anderson
Successfully initiated urban home economics services into health and social services in Winnipeg
1972 Colleen (Johnson) Watts
Life work with MAHE-Winnipeg members to develop life skill and literacy-based resources - Basic Skills for Living
1972 Judy (Malcolmson) Fowler
Entrepreneurial food stylist in Winnipeg
1972 Arlene (Barker) Harris
Initiator of the Regina Home Economics for Living Project, awarded Saskatchewan Consumer Award for work with and for low income consumers
1973 Lynda (Clark) Lowry
Community nutritionist, recently appointed CEO, Food Development Centre at Portage la Prairie
1973 Jan (Stewart) Bones
Entrepreneurial fashion designer, educator and judge locally and internationally
1973 Jane McKay-Nesbitt
Ability to demonstrate the relevance of the Home Economics discipline to her work in government, business, and academia
1973 Alyson Bullock
Teacher of Home Economics in St. James and St. Amant with interest in programs for women and children
1974 Lynda Corby
Communication Director for Dietitians of Canada
1974 Marsha Sharp
Initiated the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research as CEO of Dietitians of Canada
1974 Linda Malcolmson
As Director of Canadian International Grains Institute, evaluates and markets Canadian food products worldwide
1975 Wendy Bulloch
Home economics/agriculture educator and consultant, and first home economist to be hired by Manitoba Pool Elevators
1975 Marilyn (Roodman) Bild
Award winning entrepreneur as home economist in business
1976 Linda Hogue
Long career in home service and active in professional associations
1977 Gail Marchessault
Developed and coordinated nutrition program for 60 First Nations communities in several native languages
1977 Chris Hamblin
Appointed Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grains Commission; active partner in a successful farm enterprise
1976 Avis Gray
Social advocate influencing public policy affecting families while working as a community leader and politician
1980 Phyllis Jo-Anne (Vereb) Shand
Food technologist researching meat quality in the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences, U of S
1984 Carla G. Taylor
Developed well-funded research program in dietary modulation of insulin resistance
1986 Joan Turner
Committed her professional career to the field of Child Life as an advocate and academic
1986 Nancy Schneider
Currently, Executive Assistant to the VP of Research, U of M utilizing communication skills
1987 Deb Dawson Dunn
Award-winning entrepreneur, life coach and inspirational speaker who owns “Get in Dunn”
1987 Cecile Clayton-Gouthro
Award-winning visual artist, costume historian and clothing and textiles professor, U of M
1988 Cathey Day
Extension work in rural Manitoba, now manager of the Southwest Growing Opportunities team
1988 Moneca Sinclaire
An educator dedicated to Aboriginal issues and peoples
1990 Terry (Mandzuk) Geib
Marketer and communication specialist committed to the co-operative movement, and founded a funeral co-operative in Calgary
1990 Tracey Drabyk-Zirk
Chartered Financial Planner, active extension home economist and active in professional associations including CHEF
1991 Myrna (Wiebe) Grahn
Master at building relationships and fostering connectedness in her career as a home economist and volunteer with professional associations
1991 Lesa Nordick
An advocate for seniors, dedicated to health promotion
1992 Claudine Charriere
Innovative teacher, creating a bilingual Fashion Technology program at College Lorette Collegiate, MB
1992 Karen (Monney) Holden
Flair for sales and marketing led to retail, small business entrepreneurship, and Corporate Accounts management
1992 Getty (Wassmuth) Stewart
Entrepreneur and professional speaker and a community volunteer and supporter
1994 Susan Russell
Director of health policy with Health Canada
2007 Dianne Mutuc
Student advisor with Faculty of Human Ecology since graduation
2007 Lindsey Mazur
Advocate for Manitoba Association of Home Economists, reaching out to Human Ecology students at U of M
2008 Daniel Madrid
Award-winning entrepreneur - the only health products store in Winnipeg with a certified Nutritionist and fitness counsellor
2008 Joshua Lockhart
First male Human Ecology Student Organization VP
2010 Kelsey Fehr
Committed to faculty, loves to discuss the benefits of joining Human Ecology with perspective students
2010 Madelaine Calanza
Finalist in the 2010 Télio National Design Competition
2010 Antonia Schindle
Finalist in the 2010 Télio National Design Competition amd accepted to the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
2010 Emilia Ring, Anita Mundt, Tara Ayotte
Before graduation, presented a ‘healthy bean brownie’ to the Great Manitoba Food Fight competition
