This obituary has been approved by the Zunguze family for publication in The Student Life. Tatissa Zunguze had a passion for helping others — leading and inspiring those around her. She was student body president in elementary school, which was also where she developed her early love for science. As
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In Memoriam: Willie Zuniga HM ’17
Willie Zuniga HM ’17, a mathematical physics major with a concentration in philosophy, is remembered by friends and faculty as kind, friendly, and supportive. Zuniga passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2 in his suite at HMC; his cause of death is unknown. “Willie was the kind of guy that made
In Memoriam: Alfred Kwok, Pomona Physics Professor
At a candlelight vigil on Friday, Sept. 23, students, staff, faculty, and alumni gathered to honor the memory of Alfred Kwok, Pomona College physics & astronomy professor and department chair. During the vigil, many shared anecdotes and reflections that demonstrated Kwok’s wide-reaching impact as a professor, mentor, and friend. Kwok,
In Memoriam: Tristan Witte HM ’18 Remembered for Compassionate Spirit
Remembered by friends and family for his warm generosity to those around him and his easygoing Californian attitude and lifestyle, Tristan Witte HM ’18 passed away in a car accident July 15. Witte was driving with his childhood friend JJ Adkisson, a graphic design student at the California Institute of the
In Memoriam: Morgan Malkovich SC ’18
Beloved in the Scripps College community as a friendly spirit and lively thinker, Morgan Malkovich SC ’18 passed away on May 20, 2015 due to complications from a 2011 surgery. Scripps will hold a memorial service for Malkovich today, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. in Margaret Fowler Garden. “With the memorial, I want to honor and celebrate her life
In Memoriam: Betty Bernhard, Beloved Professor and Mentor
Betty Bernhard, a theater professor at Pomona College known for her outspoken nature, warmth and commitment to her work, died at home on Sunday, March 21, 2015. Bernhard served as a professor and director at Pomona for over 30 years, during which she directed 30 full-length plays and musicals. She
In Memoriam: Katherine Hass
Katherine Hass, a first-year student at Claremont McKenna College, died Feb. 19 in a scuba diving accident in Point Lobos, Calif. Katherine was a beloved community member, deeply caring friend, passionate student and friendly face throughout her time at CMC, and is remembered lovingly by students and faculty. “She was
In Memoriam: Sedat Serdengecti
Harvey Mudd College Engineering Professor Emeritus Sedat Serdengecti, known for his dedication to learning and caring for others, passed away Nov. 30 from a heart attack at the age of 87. Serdengecti began teaching at the college in 1961 as an assistant professor in the physics department, later joining the
In Memoriam: Harry Jaffa
Harry Jaffa, the Henry Salvatori Professor of Political Philosophy Emeritus at Claremont McKenna College, died Jan. 10 at the Pomona Valley Hospital at the age of 96. His ideological contributions to modern conservatism led National Review to hail him as “the most important conservative political theorist of his generation.” One of the preeminent
In Memoriam: Aldo Casanova, 1929-2014
Aldo Casanova, a professor emeritus of art at Scripps College, passed away Sept. 10 after a long illness. He will be remembered for his devotion to his craft, his genius in his field and his role as mentor to hundreds of students, professors and artists around the world. He was