Jerry Ringer ’59

Jerry Ringer ’59 and honorary alumna Carole Ringer, Bloomington, Ill., were named philanthropists of the year during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Jerry is president of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society and has served nine three-year terms on the Cornell College Board of Trustees. A retired ophthalmologist, he has taken trips to Africa to perform eye treatments and surgery. Carole is president of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and has been involved with several community organizations, including Girl Scouts, Medical Alliance, and Friends of the Art.