Cardinal Sighting: Alumni Reunite at Otterbein Events

by | Mar 30, 2026 | Alumni Matters.

Otterbein Be Mine Fred Astaire Dance Event

The first-ever Otterbein Be Mine dance event at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Westerville was a huge success in February!

To see all the event pictures visit the photo gallery at www.otterbein.edu/OtterbeinBeMine.

Cardinal Conversations Event

The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement hosted an event, Cardinal Conversations: Fostering Connections, at the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science last fall.

If you are interested in hosting a Cardinal Conversation, please visit www.otterbein.edu/alumni/cardinal-conversations.

Baseball’s First Pitch Dinner

Otterbein’s baseball program held its third annual First Pitch Dinner in January at the Medallion Country Club in Westerville, raising more than $23,000 to support the baseball program.

Pictured (l to r) are members of two OAC Conference championship teams, including JJ Mathews ’08, Bobby Wright ’07, Seth Winegar ’09, Aaron Hutchison ’08, Dan Remenowsky ’08, Andrew Harrison ’07, Trevor Horn ’07, and Coach George Powell.

Bud Yoest Display Dedication

The Department of Athletics dedicated a new display in honor of Elmer “Bud” Yoest ’53, former director of athletics, who was present at the event. In conjunction with ongoing renovations at the Rike Center, the area near the display was named the Elmer “Bud” Yoest ’53 Club Level.

Attendees included (l to r): Becky Fickel Smith ’81, Wendy Roush ’71, and Kyle Yoest ’80. Check out the display on the second floor, outside the office suite.

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