These are the current known alumni of the Daily Trojan, the newspaper of the University of Southern California. Exactly 2101 names are listed. Look for your old girlfriend by her maiden name, the same way you always think of her. For a list of recent changes, click here. There are also lists sorted by year, by place and by department.
Sabo, Jim
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Jim Sabo
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Chief Photographer, Columnist (From This Angle)
1992 - 1993
Jim jives: "Not that my whole resume needs to be up there, but post-USBX [a B2B Web site thingy] I spent time at Fandango, which no one in L.A. has heard of, and in a week I'll be starting at Technicolor Digital Cinema, where I'll be specializing in satellite content delivery." Jim was the tallest programmer to launch the L.A. Times online (twice, on Prodigy and the Web) and went to work for Ticketmaster, where he wrote an online ordering system that you may have used. He also worked for DEN, a startup that broadcast original content via the web and then melted down in a public display of Web hubris. He lives in Pasadena, very close to Old Town.
See also: K.T. Wiegman, Travis Smith. First added: 9/8/1996. Last updated: 11/30/2004
Saboonchian, Ben "Benny"
Entertainment Editor, Assistant Sports Editor
1971 - 1975
Ben delivers: "I used to pride myself in throwing a frisbee from one side of the newsroom to the next ... over every reporter's head. Today, I write and direct documentaries for the CBS affiliate in Seattle. For what it's worth, I've won a Peabody, a duPont, 15 Emmys and 3 Edward R. Murrow awards for my work. I owe it all to frisbee."
See also: Alan Freisleben. First added: 8/3/2003. Last updated: 5/8/2004
Saculles, Faith
Staff Writer
1988? - 1988?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 11/2/2003. Last updated: 11/2/2003
Sadowski, Stacy
Staff Writer
1985? - 1985?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Sahakian, Azniv
See Ketenchian, Azniv.
Salazar, Lilliana
Staff Writer
1997 - 1997
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Salcido, Christy
Staff Writer
1991? - 1991?
Christy is Communications Director for Norman Lear's group "Declare Yourself."
First added: 7/5/2002. Last updated: 8/15/2004
Salisbury, Michelle
Staff Writer
1995? - 1995?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Saltzman, Barbara
See Epstein, Barbara.
Saltzman, Joe
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Joe Saltzman
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Editor
1957 - 1961
Joe Saltzman, professor of journalism in the School of Journalism at the University of Southern California, has been a prolific print and electronic journalist for more than 25 years. He created the broadcasting sequence for the USC School of Journalism in 1974 and served as chair of broadcasting for 17 years. He has taught for nearly 30, is a tenured professor at USC and the winner of three major teaching awards. He also heads the Image of the Journalist in Popular Culture (IJPC) Project of the Norman Lear Center. Saltzman graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism with minors in English, cinema and political science. He was Phi Beta Kappa and editor of the college newspaper, the Daily Trojan. He is currently researching a series of books on the image of the journalist in popular culture (Heroes and Scoundrels). He also spends significant time promoting and discussing "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle," a children's book written and illustrated by his son, David, who died of Hodgkin's Disease in 1990 (see web link). Joe married Barbara, editor in 1962. They have two children.
See also: Barbara Epstein. First added: 2/9/1997. Last updated: 7/15/2004
Sanchez, Dana Forest
Staff Writer
1990 - 1990
Usually wore a suit on assignments, he has worked as a corporate communications writer, now assistant to a vice president. Graduated in 1994, English & American literature.
First added: 7/19/2004. Last updated: 7/19/2004
Sanchez, Rene
Staff Writer
1988 - 1989
Graduated in '91, then worked for about four years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a reporter for KOB Radio. It was there she married an engineer (a regular-type one, not a radio one or the kind that drives a train). He got a job in New York City, and she was freelancing in New York for ABC Radio. Now, she's working as a radio and TV reporter for KFMB-TV in San Diego.
See also: Manny De La Rosa. First added: 12/11/1998. Last updated: 10/22/2000
Sanchez-Elia, Diego
Staff Writer
1987? - 1987?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Sandan, Belinda
Photographer
1985? - 1986?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Sandell, Scott
Assistant City Editor
1992 - 1993
After spending most of his undergrad years waiting in the DT hallways for his girlfriend to get done reading those damn proofs, Sandell decided to get into journalism for himself as a grad student. Now a deputy editor in the L.A. Times' Calendar Weekend section, he's still in it solely for the women. Woot!
See also: Robin Rauzi. First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 5/31/2004
Sanders, Angela
Unknown
1996? - 1997?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Sandi, Joel
Diversions Editor, Chief Copy Editor, Copy Assistant, Staff Writer
1998 - 2000 Personal recollections
Joel reports that he's currently blissfully submerged in a sea of alcohol, karaoke and Japanese school girls. Word.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 3/13/2003
Sandifer, William
Staff Writer
1996 - 1996
He was a city reporter for two semesters (spring 1996 and fall 1996) and then after graduation (in 2000) he went off to USD law school but only stayed for a semester and a half. After that, only his socks know for sure.
See also: Franke Santos. First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 5/6/2003
Sandoval, Greg
Staff Writer
1990 - 1992 Personal recollections
Sandoval is still on the prowl, only this time, somehow, the Washington Post didn't know he worked for E! and hired him as an investigative reporter in Sports. His girlfriend, Jen Balderama, joined him in the move to the East Coast. She is also working for the Post as a copy editor in the Business section. He's quoted as "never [being] happier."
See also: Beth Lipton, Robin Rauzi, Petula Dvorak, Leef Smith, Steve Padilla. First added: 12/7/1997. Last updated: 5/11/2003
Sandoval, Yvette
Staff Writer
1997 - 1997
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Sanford, Danielle
Assistant City Editor, Staff Writer
1986 - 1988
Don't know why, but I've always liked the name Danielle. It brings back memories of a girl named J.J. Daniels in my Grade 3 class. J.J. was tall and had braces, but also had an intellectual side and a laugh that she used even when the teacher told us to be quiet for "reading hour." J.J. and I weren't on the same bus, and I never got to know her very well, but I always thought she'd be a good friend forever. She went to another school for Grade 4, and I haven't seen her since. Ah, elementary school.
Anyway, about Danielle Sanford. Graduated in 1990 and went to work for Cerrell Associates Inc. in Los Angeles. After marrying USC alumnus Brian Fairlee in 1992 and having twin boys in 1994, started her own freelance PR business, DSF Communications, which she's operated "with reasonable success" for the past eight years. Says Danielle: "After taking up cycling and running a few years ago, my newest passion is multi-sport events. I completed my first sprint-distance triathlon in September 2003. Brian and I live in Woodland Hills."
See also: Gary Caffey, Larry McAlister, Alan Robertazzi, Gordon Gary. First added: 5/10/1998. Last updated: 12/4/2003
Sanjurjo, Erik
Staff Writer
1993 - 1996
Erik FINALLY finished his Masters in December and is now working for Los Angeles City Councilman Joel Wachs. This Spring he is trying to organize a reunion for gay, lesbian and bi DT alumni. He lives in L.A. with his boyfriend, Bryan.
See also: Christian Orr. First added: 11/1/1999. Last updated: 3/6/2000
Sansing, Jenn
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Jenn Sansing
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Diversions Editor, Theatre/Arts Editor
1990 - 1994
Jenn's now at the law firm of Thelen, Reid and Priest in Downtown L.A. -- if anyone's got a good sexual harassment claim, she's "the girl to call," says her sensitive lout of a hubby. Jenn had been working as a labor and employment attorney for the law firm of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler and Marmaro in Century City for several years. She passed the bar exam in 1998. Boldly plunging into the lion's den, Jenn attended law school at UCLA, Paul Goldberg let me know. He should know -- they got engaged (Feb 2000) and married (June 30, 2001 in Incline Village, Nevada (north shore of Lake Tahoe).
See also: Paul Goldberg, Matt White, Stacy Osbaum. First added: 3/3/1996. Last updated: 7/14/2004
Santana, Tamra
See Fitzpatrick, Tamra "Tami".
Santos, Karen "Franke"
Staff Writer, Assignment Editor, Occasional Columnist
1995 - 1998
Franke and a fellow, Trojan, married in February. He's a philosopher. Franke interned and then worked part time at Variety.com, and left to work at the Associated Press. Then perhaps covered agriculture for the Bakersfield Californian for awhile. She spent a year out of the J-biz, and as you can see from her e-mail address, is now working for the Press-Enterprise, covering transportation and the city of Rialto. It's all good. :) She had been on the business desk at The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. Hot stuff.
See also: Olivia Hemaratanatorn, Travis Smith, Elisa Ung, Tariq Malik, Jason Taylor, Antonia Barber, William Sandifer, Christine Frey. First added: 10/4/2001. Last updated: 6/17/2004
Santz, Jos
Artist
1997 - 1999
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Sapone, Joey
Unknown
1996? - 1996?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Saraspi, Carolyn
City Editor, Assistant City Editor
1995 - 1996
Carolyn's now covering high-tech (no longer just business) in Marin County for the Marin Independent Journal. Recently, she wrote about the Napster trial. When she started in July 2000, it was a 40,000-circulation Gannett paper. But MediaNews Group, owned by Dean Singleton and parent company of ANG Newspapers (where she worked for the past four years), bought her paper! Anyway, she's covering everything from banking to retail to small business. Previously, her beat was education for The Daily Review newspaper in southern Alameda County. She followed big changes in California's educational system, including the new school accountability program and bilingual education. Carolyn started a teen page in that paper. She was also secretary of her newspaper chain's reporters' union and a writing coach for journalism students at San Francisco State University. Carolyn started at the Review after six months of stringing and part-timing at the Oakland Tribune (known for breaking the story on Ebonics). She also had a few groovy internships at the Alameda Times-Star and the Los Angeles Daily News. She keeps in touch with with fellow DT alumna Allison Vana.
See also: Allison Vana, Nick Divito, Nik Trendowski, April Haitsuka, James Su. First added: 2/9/1997. Last updated: 8/25/2002
Sargeant, Charlene
Staff Writer
1998 - 1998
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Sarkar, Sourabh
Photographer
1994 - 1994
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Sarkisian, Nola
Staff Writer
1988? - 1988?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Saruba, Sonia
Staff Writer
1984? - 1984?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Sass, Stephen
Editor
1974? - 1978?
Steve is a member of the California Bar last known to be practicing in the area of entertainment law. He is an attorney for NBC and the president of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern California
See also: Alan Friedenthal, Val Nelson, Mike Schroeder, Robin Oto, Mark Thompson. First added: 10/6/1999. Last updated: 5/11/2003
Satzman, Darrell
Copy Editor
1995 - 1995
After graduating from the print journalism master's program, Darrell worked for two years as a reporter with the Los Angeles Times Valley Edition. His next stop was as editor of the Burbank Leader. Married with two kids and living in Glendale, he has been News Editor for the Los Angeles Business Journal since October 2000.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 8/17/2003
Sawyer, Carl
Staff Writer
1956? - 1959?
Sports editor/columnist in the late 1950s who helped Michael Furtney get his first reporting job at the old Santa Ana Register, where Sawyer was a sports writer;
See also: Michael Furtney. First added: 11/30/2004. Last updated: 11/30/2004
Scarbrough, Chris
Staff Writer
1987? - 1987?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Scarlett, Kevin
Photographer
1988? - 1988?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Scayan, Carl
Photographer
1992 - 1992
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Schaefer, Alex
Illustrator
1988? - 1988?
The notion of being an artist struck Alex after reading a comic strip in the Daily Trojan calling for people to join the paper as illustrators. He's still making art to this day so that means he's nuts.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/14/2004
Schaeffer, Jessica
Photographer
1999 - 1999
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Schaffer, Adam
Assistant Chief Photographer, Photographer
1981 - 1982
Currently Publisher of Tradeshow Week for Reed Business Information. Has worked in sales and management roles at Daily Journal Corporation, Penton Media, Worth Media, etc. Living in LA with wife and two children [his wife and children, just to clarify].
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 1/20/2004
Schaffer, Quentin
Unknown
1972 - 1976
If you've heard publicity about HBO recently, it probably came from Quentin, who is, at last report from Kevin McKenna, head of publicity for HBO in New York.
See also: Kevin McKenna, Alan Friedenthal. First added: 4/24/1997. Last updated: 5/11/2003
Schaftel, Starr
Photographer
1984? - 1984?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Scheinman, Phillip "Phil"
Staff Writer, 'The Human Dog' - Blood Bowl Champions 1987!
1987? - 1988?
Phillip brings us this bone: "After almost writing an article exposing Millions of dollars wasted on Computer System, (editor thought it was a bit too much for my first article) ... Much more importantly I went on to help my USC Trojans put a whoops -ASS on UCLA in the Blood Bowl. My devoted fans called me the 'HUMAN DOG'!" He's now a Realtor ((R)) in Las Vegas.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 5/8/2004
Scherb, Marguerite
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Marguerite Scherb
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Copy Editor, Society Editor, Managing Editor
1961? - 1965
"Bebe" worked on the DT until graduating in Journalism in l965. She served as reporter, copy editor, society editor and managing editor under Gregg Peterson. She married USC graduate Bill Lyons (now divorced), had two daughters and now works as a watercolor artist in San Luis Obispo. She has won many national honors with her striking watercolor paintings.
See also: Dan Smith. First added: 5/11/2003. Last updated: 12/4/2003
Schlosser, Joe E.
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Joe E. Schlosser
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Staff Writer
1992 - 1995
Joe E. Schlosser (don't forget the "E"), is going legit, kinda, and is now head of PR for NBC Enterprises. He's got a cute little girl and yes, carries pictures of her in his wallet. He was kind enough to buy this editor a nice lunch, and so I'm not going to mention any of the good gossip I know about him (email me!). he previously worked as Vice President of Communications & Publicity for The Hallmark Channel, and also at ESPN and at Broadcasting & Cable magazine. He also, I believe, has his master's in broadcast journalism from Columbia J-school, and that means CLASS!
See also: Jeff Wong. First added: 10/20/1996. Last updated: 7/14/2004
Schmeidel, Stacey
Entertainment Editor, Advertising Executive, Staff Writer
1984? - 1986?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Schmidt, Jeff
Staff Writer
1981? - 1981?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Schouwe, Anjanette
Staff Writer
1990? - 1990?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Schroeder, Michael "Mike"
Staff Writer, News Editor, Managing Editor, Editor, Executive Editor
1977 - 1980 Personal recollections
2004 update: Now GM for Island Publications, Newsday's magazine publishing division. Worked on startup of amNewYork, a free daily in the city, last year. Reminded, he says, of the days when the typesetting system at the DT broke down every day! He had been chief of staff in the publisher's office at Newsday and before that used to be in charge of the library, among other jobs. Says Michael: "Worked with DT alumni Steve Clow, Valerie Nelson and Mike Ventre at the late, great Herald Examiner, then spent two stints at Newsday, separated by some trade-mag time with CMP and InfoWorld. Discovered sitting within 15 feet of former DT editor Kari Granville Boyer last year. Reports Schroeder: "Went to the Herald from there (copy desk and assistant business editor), working with other DT alums such as Steve Clow, Valerie Nelson and Dave Wharton (my first "going away" lunch as a manager was with Dave). Also, had the opportunity to share bouillabaisse with the late, great Allan Malamud. Went from the Herald to the OC Register (assistant business editor) for a brief stint, then headed to East to help start up New York Newsday. From the copy desk, worked in graphics for a while, then switched to editorial technology (that DT experience finally paid off!). Switched to trade newspapers with CMP Media in 1993, and took a flier on a net startup for that company, moving back to California in 1997. They closed down that operation six months later, cutting losses before going public. Not ready to come back to NY, jumped to their competitor, IDG, joining InfoWorld as information systems and production director. Moved back to Newsday last year (my wife's family is on Long Island, after all), and although the winter's a pain, am enjoying the work. Just finished an MBA from C.W. Post (after four schools and 13 years!)"
See also: Ron Flores, Steve Clow, Valerie Nelson, Mike Ventre, Kari Granville, Linda Lebovics, Richard Bonin, Gary Maloney, Allan Malamud, Galen Gruman. First added: 10/6/1999. Last updated: 7/16/2004
Schuler, Charli
Lifestyle Editor, Assistant Copy Editor, Assistant City Editor, City/Editorial Staff Writer
1998 - 2000
Charli worked as a publications editor at USC's Office of International Services and interned in the media relations department at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena for three years. She got her master's degree in professional writing, emphasizing in fiction, from USC in 2004. Now, after briefly considering a career in PR and a newt's lifetime studying forensic pathology in medical school, she is happily working nights a copy editor/page designer at the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. In her spare time, she does surf and eat big, fat burritos (as someone previously pointed out), but she also reads, hangs out at bars and - oh, yeah - attempts to get some writing published.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 1/21/2005
Schultz, Valerie
Staff Writer
1987? - 1987?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Schwan, Nicole
Unknown
1992? - 1992?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Schwartz, Ari "A.M."
Assistant Sports Editor
1988? - 1992?
Melissa Heng says: "Ari Schwartz, who was one of Mike Condon's sports guys. I had international relations classes with him, and I heard he was going to work for the government or something like that after graduation."
See also: Melissa Heng. First added: 12/30/2001. Last updated: 12/30/2001
Sciacqua, Toni
Diversions Editor
1990 - 1993
Look for the newly married Toni wherever copy needs editing. She works at a small newspaper, and likes it there. This editor has been friends with Toni for many a year, and if you're planning a book party, she's worth getting to know. She's a devil on the dance floor.
First added: 3/3/1996. Last updated: 11/21/2001
Scott, Donovan
Sports Editor
1974? - 1976?
Nothing currently known.
See also: Jim Carr. First added: 1/3/2001. Last updated: 1/3/2001
Scott, Matt
Photographer, Summer Photo Editor
1997 - 2000 Personal recollections
He graduated in 2000 from the school of Cinema-Television. Since then he worked the 2000 Democratic Convention and the 2000 Sydney Olympics for NBC News. He lives in Venice with his girlfriend, Merilee (I hope Kelly spelled her name right). The last time Kelly talked to him, spring 2001, he was head writer for MTV's Real World in Chicago. Currently he is a freelance editor working on a documentary titled "Missing Peace" on the kindapping of Columbian Presidential canidate Ingrid Betincourt.
See also: Kelly Brinker, Joanna Niles. First added: 10/29/2001. Last updated: 8/25/2002
Scott, Melanie
Staff Writer
1999 - 1999
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Scott, Vernon
Unknown
1945? - 1950?
[Do you have more info on Scott? Please share...] Journalist Vernon Scott, who covered Hollywood for United Press International for more than 50 years, died Nov. 2002 at Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles following a heart attack. He was 79. Colleagues described Scott as quick-witted and friendly along with possessing a vast collection of anecdotes such as being slapped by Bette Davis for comparing her with Joan Crawford in a column, then being invited into her home for lunch. "He was completely down to earth with everryone and respected the field he covered but was never star-struck," recalled UPI entertainment reporter Pat Nason. He went on to interview virtually every major star for his "Scott's World" column, noting once that Marilyn Monroe was one of his favorites. Scott formed friendships with many top stars. Jerry Lewis was the best man at one of Scott's three weddings, all of which ended in divorce. Scott was a graduate of USC and a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his son, Vernon Scott IV, grandson Oliver Scott, and daughter Ashley.
First added: 1/23/2004. Last updated: 1/23/2004
Secor, Samantha
Staff Writer
1985? - 1985?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Sedano, Michael
Chief Photographer
1972 - 1975
Sedano was a grad student getting a Ph.D. on the GI Bill (US Army 69-70). His goal was to shoot the perfect public speaker [Not like that, Mr. Homeland Security People]. Some memorable images include a Jane Fonda antiwar rally, Festival de Flor y Canto, the '74 USC-Notre Dame football game, and a Gregor Piatigorsky Master Class. Sedano is Human Resources Director at C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
First added: 6/17/2004. Last updated: 6/17/2004
Seely, Heather
Unknown
1992? - 1992?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Segal, L. Morgan
Staff Writer
1995 - 1996
Leslie Sue Segal ("Morgan") died by her own hand in 1996. She was in the Masters of Professional Writing. Click above for a link to a story that the editorial board wrote about her.
See also: Nick Divito. First added: 10/4/2001. Last updated: 8/28/2002
Seidel, Julie M.
Chief Photographer, Assistant Chief Photographer
1985? - 1986?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Seipel, Tracy
Staff Writer
1981? - 1981?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Sellers, Linda
Staff Writer
1991? - 1991?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 9/15/2002. Last updated: 9/15/2002
Sellers, Marion
Editor
1946? - 1950?
"Marion Sellers was my father. He passed away on November 23, 2001. He was 83. He spent 45 devoted years at Lockheed Missles and Space, culminating as the manager of public affairs. He was an active member of our community and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is greatly missed." Submitted by Paul B. Sellers
First added: 10/6/1999. Last updated: 8/19/2002
Semerjian, Gary
Assistant Photography Editor, Staff Photographer
1998 - 2002
Gary graduated in 2002 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a staff photographer as well as an assistant photographer editor. Gary was also the photo editor of the El Rodeo student yearbook 2000-2001. He now is an internet businessman in Santa Barbara, California.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 9/28/2003
Sequeira, Roger
Staff Writer
1994 - 1994
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
Serina, Nancy
Staff Writer
1984? - 1984?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 8/18/2002
Serpa, Mike
Production Staff
1984 - 1989
Mike Serpa was a tremendously hard nosed linebacker for USC and was a primary contributor in 3 rose bowl appearances while at USC. He now resides in Northern California with is wife Christina and their three children; Jacob, Madelynn, and Emily. Mike is a real estate broker for new home builders in California.
First added: 8/18/2002. Last updated: 9/27/2003
Sether, Wendell
Editor
1930 - 1934
:From Men of Troy column 1934: "Chieftums" in the Daily Trojan office, Wendell Sether wields a poison pen as editor of the school rag. Blest with more nicknames and more secretaries than any other student executive, Wendell has taken the lead in many a campaign for university improvements. By-Liners, Blue Key, Knights, Sigma Sigma and Kappa Alphas are on his list of achievements as well as three years of work on the Daily Trojan before he became editor. Under his guidance, the university daily has taken a place as the best of college newspapers. Improvements in style, type, and make-up, plus a much fairer and more active part in campus affairs have been the results of his indefatigable efforts as chief of the editorial staff. Aside from his creating student interest in politics through his editorial column, his most noteworthy achievements have been professional-like reporting of legislative council meetings and his expose of the Blue Key elections, which resulted in that organizations being suspended until reforms are made. Following graduation, Wendell worked as a reporter for the Los Angeles Herald-Express before joining the war effort as a news analyst for the Office of War Information in 1942. There he coordinated ABSIE, the American Broadcast System in Europe. After WWII, he had a successful career in the New York area in public relations for the National Board of Fire Underwriters, Newsweek, General Foods and McCall’s. He remained active with the USC Alumni Association, serving as president of the New York Chapter, interviewing students and raising money for the scholarship fund. For these efforts, USC honored him with the 1958 Alumni Service Award. He served as president of the Deadline Club, the NY Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi in 1963-4, and held posts in several other professional associations. He was editor of the Larchmont Yacht Club Main Sheet from 1970 to 1979.
"I recently learned of your website - Wendell Sether was my father and passed away in 1983. He was always proud of his editorship of the Daily Trojan," says Nancy Sether Masterson.
First added: 10/6/1999. Last updated: 9/28/2003
Seyer, Melanie
Photographer
1992? - 1993?
Nothing currently known.
First added: 7/11/2002. Last updated: 7/11/2002
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