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Rose (Barbian) Cobb: Home Economics Education Class of 1961
"I was very involved in 4H, and I knew I wanted to teach so I came to UWSP. I lived in Nelson Hall. Some
boys would stay out all night and come to serenade the girls in the dorm at all hours of the night. My room
was where I could see who they were. Ethel Hill was my favorite teacher. I recall scrubbing the furnace room
in the home management house. My husband and I met at UWSP and were dating while I lived in the home management
house. I was also involved in the marching and concert band at UWSP. I played the flute, saxophone, and the
drums."
"My education at UWSP prepared me for my career as a teacher and helped me realize that teaching is what I am
gifted to do."
Jim Freiman: Chemistry BS Class of 1962
"I read with interest about the Home Economics anniversary. My aunt (Laura Freiman) graduated from UWSP about 1924 with
a degree in Home Economics. She taught in Fish Creek for several years."
"Since she graduated, 3 nephews, 2 of their children, 5 cousins, and several of their relatives have
graduated or attended UWSP."
Jean (Droeger) Cotrone: Home Economics General Class of 1963
"I'm probably the only graduate who lived in the home management house twice. When I first decided to come to
Stevens Point it was late in the summer and Nelson Hall was filled. So, Dr. Jones latched on to me. She
arranged for me to stay in an extra bedroom in the home management house and take my meals at the union. One
of the home management students at the time ended up being my cooperating teacher in Denmark, Wisconsin when I
student taught - Jeanette Pushechek Griesmacher who married Helen Grieshmacher's older brother."
Mary Ann (Riske) Genson Home Economics General Class of 1964
"I visited Stout but I did not like the looks of the town. I then changed my mind and enrolled in a
technical school. My friends convinced me to go to Stevens Point. My background in 4H led me to want to
become a home economist. Coming to Stevens Point was a big change for me, going from farm life to city life. It
was a real self-confidence builder. The whole experience of working, living, and going to school in town
prepared me to enter my field."
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