Hundreds of Whittier College graduates will attest to the fact that some of the best friends they made in college were their society brothers and sisters. It’s not surprising then that some wonderful love connections were also created among society members. Below are a handful of the stories shared as part of the Poet Love Celebration that took place in the spring.
Bill ’62 and Janice (Barker) Geiger ’62
This ’60s couple met during sophomore year in their Intro to Literature class and had their first date at a Thalian party. “We were pinned during our junior year, engaged in our senior year, and married in August, 1962, after our June graduation,” said Janice.
Alex (Sanchez) ’01 and Manuel Rosales ’99
Manuel and Alex have been in a loving relationship for 19 years. As a Thalian and Orthogonian they were a natural match. Together, they have a 14-year-old daughter, Bryana and an eight-year-old son, Reyes. “Our marriage has withstood the numerous storms that life has placed on our path. We have been the sunshine for each other in times of need and the necessary umbrella when life decides to pour it on! We look forward to growing old together,” said Alex Rosales.
Sarah (Wills) ’08 and Louie Salazar ’07
The Salazars met in 2010 when both were members of the same wedding party—Sarah was a bridesmaid for her Met sister Valene Esqueda Martinez ’05 and Louie was best man for his Orthogonian pledge brother Eric Martinez ’06. They have been together eight years, married almost six, and have a perfect little family completed by daughter Madison and son Kaleb.
Email your own Poet love story and photos to alumni@whittier.edu.