Dr. Margolies¼ thoughts on Guy Riekeman appointed President of LUCC

I remember when Dr. Riekeman came to Sherman in the mid 70¼s, 
bringing with him enthusiasm and energy of chiropractic. He, along 
with Dr. Joe Felicia, rejuvenated the halls of Sherman with spirit 
and Spizzerenctum stimulating philosophical thought and to many a 
Renaissance of established ideas and chiropractic values. Therefore, 
I was pleased when he was offered and accepted the position of 
President of his alma mater, Palmer. It seemed a perfect fit.

Not privy to the role he played with the expansion of Palmer 
campuses beyond Davenport, I witnessed further growth, and thought 
it was in the right direction. I¼m sure he helped raise money for the 
Palmer campus expansion and was most likely influential by 
reaching the core adherents of the Palmer heritage. Therefore, it 
was a shock that he recently resigned and questions arose between 
him and their Board of Trustees. 

Being a Life College graduate and former adjunct instructor, I was 
influenced by another powerful Chiropractic leader, Dr. Sid Williams. 
Both he and Dr. Riekeman were alum of Palmer and inherited the 
philosophical roots of B.J. Palmer. Both tried to maintain that 
heritage while working within the system. Dr. Sid left a marvelous 
campus and educational institution that will only flourish and grow 
with the appointment of Dr. Riekeman as President. The story is still 
out if he can maintain the philosophy and heritage of the 
Fountainhead while working within the CCE system during this most 
critical juncture for both.   

LUCC is anxious to get it's bearings and Dr. Riekeman is ready to set 
sail. Without a doubt, Palmer's loss is a LUCC gain