If there are no surviving parents, then the next of kin is the oldest surviving sibling. If there are no siblings, the next of kin is the closest surviving relative. The Association of Graduates keeps a file on each graduate, known as the Cullum File. Some graduates have regularly updated their files, some have not. Copies of this material can be requested for the purpose of writing the memorial article by calling Ms. Jade Newman at 800 232-4723, ext.
Every article is subject to editing for length and syntax.
If an article is excessively long, it will be returned to the writer. Each article is published with a photo. Select a photo that represents how the graduate would prefer to be remembered. If a suitable photo cannot be found, the graduate s Howitzer photo will be used. A typical memorial article presents the facts of the graduate s life in chronological order.