Shurtleff College News Today

In recognition of Women's History Month, here are 10 Clarksville women (in alphabetical order) who should be remembered for what they accomplished during their lifetimes.

At 8 feet, 11.1 inches, Wadlow was the tallest man in recorded history. He was born Feb. 22, 1918.

<p>American student Edward Sittler adopted German citizenship after the outbreak of World War II and became a Nazi propagandist. After the war, his past was revealed to the public and the Long Island college where he had been teaching German, launching a debate about citizenship, loyalty, and the limits of academic freedom.</p>

<p>American student Edward Sittler adopted German citizenship after the outbreak of World War II and became a Nazi propagandist. After the war, his past was revealed to the public and the Long Island college where he had been teaching German, launching a debate about citizenship, loyalty, and the limits of academic freedom.</p>

<p>American student Edward Sittler adopted German citizenship after the outbreak of World War II and became a Nazi propagandist. After the war, his past was revealed to the public and the Long Island college where he had been teaching German, launching a debate about citizenship, loyalty, and the limits of academic freedom.</p>

The human body is a vast mystery that continually surprises us despite all of our studies and research into it. Throughout history there have been those exceptional individuals that display highly unusual physical attributes that cause us to take pause and wonder at the mystery of our bodies, and one area where this literally stands out is in regards to our height. How tall would you say is freakishly tall? Perhaps an NBA player? Maybe 7 feet or so? What if I were tell you that this isn’t nea...

1/19/2021 2:56:15 PM Dolores Cuddy Folkerts, 94, matriarch and our erudite teacher has been chosen by God this day January 18, 2021, to be our family’s guiding angel. She was born on December 18, 1926, in Alton, the daughter of the late James Garth and Verna (Roberts) Cuddy. Survivors include a daughter: Patricia C. Paustian of Roxana, a son: John G. Folkerts of Roxana, three grandchildren: Abigail A. Paustian, Amanda K. Paustian (Brian Sellers), Melissa E. Paustian, two great grandchildren: ...

1/8/2021 2:00:24 PM “We are confident, I say, and willing rather be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV Harlan “Gene” Eugene Nash passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in Taylorville, IL on September 22, 1927 to Orrin S. and Mary Nelle (Hanauer) Nash. On June 8, 1984 he married Sue Haycraft in Springfield, IL. He was a graduate of Edinburgh High School and served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII. He was a graduate of Shurtl...