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Powers’ success is unparalleled

The April 27 article on the late Dorothy Powers and the Davenport hotel warrants comment.

Dorothy enjoyed a 50-year career with the Review starting in 1943, the year she graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula. No doubt she was hired that year because of her outstanding record during her senior year, 1942-43.

The university’s 1943 yearbook identifies Dorothy’s activities and accomplishments, including graduating from the School of Journalism, membership in the Central Board (the student governing body), membership in the news department of the student newspaper (The Kaiman), secretary/treasurer of Tau Kappa Alpha (forensic honorary), membership in Theta Signa Phi (journalism honorary) and a drum majorette in the marching band.

She was also elected president of Associated Women Students, was a member of Mortar Board (a women’s honorary) and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority; lastly, she was a member of the “greatest generation.”

The university’s journalism school has produced a number outstanding journalists recruited to work for the Review, including John Blanchette, but none better than Dorothy Powers.

Her contributions to the University of Montana in 1942-43 and the Review for the ensuring 50 years are unparalleled.

Gordon Spunich

Spokane Valley



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