After weeks of turmoil in local politics, West Lafayette's city hall dedication, in honor of the late Mayor Sonya Margerum, proved to be a welcome palate cleanser
Sonya Margerum was a class act and a trailblazer for women. She was spurred to run for office by Purdue Deans of Students Barbara I. Cook and M. Beverley Stone, her avid supporters. I interviewed Sonya about the deans, and she said when campaigning got tough, she stopped by the deans’ home for a pep talk. They said, “Just keep going.” And Sonya did. I miss her calm and level manner.
Sonya Margerum was a class act and a trailblazer for women. She was spurred to run for office by Purdue Deans of Students Barbara I. Cook and M. Beverley Stone, her avid supporters. I interviewed Sonya about the deans, and she said when campaigning got tough, she stopped by the deans’ home for a pep talk. They said, “Just keep going.” And Sonya did. I miss her calm and level manner.