The excitement of vitamins, nutrition and metabolism permeated the environment.

Mountain hikes instilled in me a life-long urge to get to the top of any inviting summit or peak.

Family trips to Yellowstone and to what are now national parks in Southern Utah, driving the primitive roads and cars of that day, were real adventures.

During my early years at Minnesota I conducted an evening enzyme seminar.

I participated on debating teams and in student government, and served as senior class president.

It wasn't until late high school and early college that I gained enough size and skill to make me welcome on intramural basketball teams.

The excitement of vitamins, nutrition and metabolism permeated the environment.