Diane Drufenbrock
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Sister Diane Joyce Drufenbrock, S.S.S.F., (born 7 October 1929 or 1930 in Evansville
, Indiana
), also known as Sister Madeleine Sophie, is a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis and a Christian socialist
who was the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Socialist Party USA
in the United States presidential election, 1980
.
In 1948, Drufenbrock moved to Milwaukee to enter the Franciscan Sisters. A mathematics
graduate of Alverno College
in 1953 and of Marquette University
, she has taught mathematics at Alverno College, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, and elsewhere around Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
, including at the then-new St. Joseph High School (Kenosha)
when it opened its doors in September 1957.
Her interest in social issues led her to join the Socialist Party USA
in 1976. She ran as their Vice-Presidential candidate in the 1980 United States presidential election, and has served as that party's National Treasurer
. That campaign resulted in the Party's recognition by the Federal Elections Commission as a national political party.
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
), also known as Sister Madeleine Sophie, is a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis and a Christian socialist
Christian socialism
Christian socialism generally refers to those on the Christian left whose politics are both Christian and socialist and who see these two philosophies as being interrelated. This category can include Liberation theology and the doctrine of the social gospel...
who was the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Socialist Party USA
Socialist Party USA
The Socialist Party USA is a multi-tendency democratic-socialist party in the United States. The party states that it is the rightful continuation and successor to the tradition of the Socialist Party of America, which had lasted from 1901 to 1972.The party is officially committed to left-wing...
in the United States presidential election, 1980
United States presidential election, 1980
The United States presidential election of 1980 featured a contest between incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter and his Republican opponent, Ronald Reagan, as well as Republican Congressman John B. Anderson, who ran as an independent...
.
In 1948, Drufenbrock moved to Milwaukee to enter the Franciscan Sisters. A mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
graduate of Alverno College
Alverno College
Alverno College is a Roman Catholic, four-year, independent, liberal arts college, historically and still primarily a women's college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
in 1953 and of Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
, she has taught mathematics at Alverno College, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, and elsewhere around Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, including at the then-new St. Joseph High School (Kenosha)
St. Joseph High School (Kenosha)
St. Joseph High School is a Catholic high school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It serves students in grades 9 through 12....
when it opened its doors in September 1957.
Her interest in social issues led her to join the Socialist Party USA
Socialist Party USA
The Socialist Party USA is a multi-tendency democratic-socialist party in the United States. The party states that it is the rightful continuation and successor to the tradition of the Socialist Party of America, which had lasted from 1901 to 1972.The party is officially committed to left-wing...
in 1976. She ran as their Vice-Presidential candidate in the 1980 United States presidential election, and has served as that party's National Treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
. That campaign resulted in the Party's recognition by the Federal Elections Commission as a national political party.