pictured left to right: Becky Dalton and Anna Maria Watkin
Becky Dalton recently retired from the Assessment Center after 35 years of working at Parkland. During her time here, Becky's daughter, Tonia Anding, and Dr. Staerkel, the first Parkland College President, established a friendship.
Tonia suffered through many years of illness, and often Dr. Staerkel would send little gifts and letters to cheer her up. In 1983, he sent her this Parkland Cheerleader doll, an item that was only sold in the bookstore for one semester. This became Tonia's favorite gift, and it held a prized place on her dresser until her passing in 1995.
Becky generously donated the doll to Anna Maria Watkin, Library Director, for the Parkland College Library Archives in memory of both her daughter Tonia and Dr. Staerkel. It will be kept in the Archives as a memorial to their sweet friendship.
Where can i buy one for my daughter? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe doll is no longer available. It was sold for one semester only back in 1983.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a lovely story! Thank you so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteNancy G.
I enjoyed this personal story. Nice picture too!
ReplyDelete