Elizabeth Pfordresher Havey was an English major and education minor, graduating from Mundelein in 1969. Beth shares memorable stories about her freshman year English teacher, Paul O’Dea, and her sociology professor, Ann Matasar. When talking about her time living at Coffey Hall, Beth talked about the sense of community she shared with those on her floor that included borrowing clothes and participating in candle-lighting ceremonies when someone got engaged. Beth talks of being constantly busy with her studies, yet finding time to participate in Student Government—first as a representative and then as the Vice President in her senior year. She also shares memories of participating in the chorus, Mundelein Review, and the talent show. Beth also talked about working for the wonderful Carmen Fernandez in the Alumnae Office where she filed papers, made phone calls, and sent out mailings. Beth discusses her experiences during her six-week student teaching at Lane Tech, one of the best all-boys school in Chicago. Overall, Beth loved her time at Mundelein and can’t say enough good things about it. She went on to teach at Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, earned her nursing degree, and is now a writer.
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