Andrew W. Miracle Jr. ’67

Andy Miracle died Sept. 25, 2007, at his home in Santa Fe, N.M., after suffering complications from a stroke.

He was valedictorian, student council president, and an athlete at Avon Park (Fla.) High School. At Princeton, Andy majored in religion; his thesis, reflecting his grand sense of humor, was titled “Miracles,” by A. Miracle.

Andy joined Campus Club, played freshman football, served as president of the Westminster Foundation, and was active in the Student Christian Association, Jamesburg Group, Chapel Deacons, and Theatre Intime. He roomed with Tait, Broudy, Huyler, and Gene and Gerry Estes. His brother-in-law is Dick Satz.

Andy earned a Ph.D. in anthropology at the University of Florida in 1976. He was a professor and dean with career stops at Texas Christian, Cleveland State, and Florida International. An accomplished author and editor, he received many awards and was involved in community activities that reflected the commitment to service that characterized his life.

For our 30th, Andy wrote: “Life is full and rewarding, and my family has been a blessing. Truly I have been given more than one could hope for.”

Andy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tina; a daughter, Rebekah; a son, Jed; a grandson; and his mother, brother, and sister.