MNews December 2006 - Montana Tech of the University of Montana

MNews 

Chancellor’s Edition 

Montana Tech 

Foundation 

Annual Report 

2006

Dear Alumni and Friends: 

“Get Into It!” This new tag line is a part of Montana Tech’s Branding Process 

and Marketing Program. It was rolled out at the July 4th parade in Butte. 

The Montana Tech Foundation and the Marketing Team prepared a float and 

banners using our new tag line and showing our new graphic standard. Look 

for the television ads, billboards and other advertisements that use our new 

image. We respect your feedback so please send it to us. With only a few 

exceptions the feedback we have received so far has been positive. 

To further illustrate the changes to the look and feel of our campus, I am 

thrilled to unveil the first Chancellor’s Edition of MNews. This publication is 

designed to bring you the news of our campus and the Annual Report of the 

Montana Tech Foundation. I hope that you find this publication both motivational 

and informative. 

There is new excitement and energy on campus and this has created 

an electrifying fall. Our incoming class of first-time students set an all time 

record with 795 students. The engineering programs including the natural resource 

engineering programs saw an increase, which is especially good news 

since the natural resource industries are in great need of workforce renewal. 

In June, the Montana Tech Foundation and Montana Tech jointly hired 

Mike Johnson as Vice Chancellor for Insitutional Advancement and Development 

and President of the Montana Tech Foundation. He has responsibility 

for all of our marketing functions which include Admissions, Career Services, 

Alumni Affairs and Public Relations. As President of the Montana Tech 

Foundation he is responsible for all fundraising activities of Montana Tech. 

In August, the Digger Athletic Association and Montana Tech jointly 

hired Joe McClafferty as Athletic Director and Fundraiser. Joe is a Montana 

Tech graduate and a Butte native. He has initiated a series of activities including 

a new tailgate area on the tiers. He is also offering a number of activities 

for kids. The idea is to increase game day excitement for all ages for all sports 

events. 

Please join us on campus for some of the exciting events that are occurring 

and experience the excitement and energy first-hand. 

Frank Gilmore 

Chancellor 

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We are thrilled to unveil this publication demonstrating the combined outreach 

efforts of our campus. Please take the time to review this publication carefully. 

As you will see, many great things are happening on Montana Tech’s campus. 

You will also find in the center section of this document the fiscal year 2006 Honor Roll of 

the Montana Tech Foundation. 

The Montana Tech Foundation has experienced great change throughout the last year. 

The staff and management of the Foundation have worked extremely hard to further the 

advancement of our institution. In the fiscal year 2006, the Foundation issued the highest 

amount of scholarship awards in our history. We also concluded the first year of our 

comprehensive fundraising campaign (you will learn more about the campaign later in 

this publication). Our team has been concentrating on rekindling relationships with our 

alumni, forging new friendships, and focusing on the needs of our students and faculty. 

Despite the unprecedented change, this Foundation has never been stronger and more prepared to accomplish 

its goals. The total endowment invested by your Foundation increased by nearly $2.2 million when 

compared to the previous year. As of June 30, 2006 the total endowed funds invested were $19.9 million. 

Standing alone, this number may not mean anything. To put the size of our endowment into perspective, 

we have divided our endowment by the total number of students on our campus. Doing this math, we have 

$7,900 per student in our investment account. Here is how we compare to a select sample of other institutions: 

Harvard University $1,272,264 Montana Tech $7,900 

Stanford $820,173 Montana State University $6,651 

University of Washington (Seattle) $37,958 The University of Montana $5,775 

Carroll College $15,420 

There has never been a time when we have needed your help more. The need for 

student scholarship and faculty support is escalating daily. As tuition and the cost of 

education rises, the need for your support intensifies. As you will see in this publication, 

we have plans for multiple new building projects, and without private support for these 

bricks and mortar efforts, fees and assessments to students will increase. 

For those of you who supported our school last year, we thank you, and for those 

that are considering a gift, we encourage you. Finally, for those that are yet to give, we 

reach out to you and ask for your consideration. Together, great things will happen. 

We would like your feedback about this publication and its effectiveness in delivering 

Montana Tech to you. If you like it, let us know. If you do not like the change to the 

look and feel of this communication, please inform us. Either way, your opinion is very 

important. 

Respectfully, 

Mike Johnson 

Dan Rovig 

Mike Johnson Dan Rovig 

Vice Chancellor for Institutional Chairman, Montana Tech Foundation 

Advancement and Development, Board of Directors 

President, Montana Tech Foundation 

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Environmental 

Engineering 

Roars into 

Africa 

Nairobi grad student George 

Mwaniki studies animal hair for 

metal content 

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For most students, 

the summer season 

is a time to get away 

from school work and relax. 

For George Mwaniki, the 

summer of 2006 was only the 

beginning of his research. 

George, a graduate 

student from Nairobi, Kenya, 

decided to continue his 

education at Montana Tech 

to get his masters in environmental 

engineering. He was 

introduced to Montana Tech 

by one of his professors in 

Nairobi who graduated from 

a school in Utah in agricultural 

engineering. 

“I wanted to live in a 

small town and earn my 

degree,” said George. “My 

professor strongly advised me 

to go to Tech, so I did.” 

George’s research began 

in the spring of 2006 when he 

became interested in the types 

of metals that are threatening 

to human blood. The metals 

that are found in the blood are 

extracted through hair, and 

George decided that because 

pets are in close contact with 

humans, they should be studied 

as metal carriers. 

His advisor, Holly Peterson, 

was researching that 

very concept in Butte, Mon-

tana. George thought that if Holly 

was completing her research in 

Butte with dogs and cats, he could 

research the different animals in 

Nairobi and compare the results. 

George called his brother in 

Africa and asked him to shave the 

pets they had and send the hair 

to Butte for testing. George and 

Holly discovered little difference 

in the metal contamination that the 

animals were carrying in Nairobi 

as compared to the ones in Butte. 

Thus began George’s research 

to test more animal hair in Nairobi. 

But before he could shave any pets 

for hair samples, George had to go 

to the University of Nairobi to get 

approval for his research. He received 

confirmation through Montana 

Tech that they would fund his 

research in Nairobi and obtained a 

letter to inform the community of 

his study. 

“I thought it was going to be 

really easy shaving the animals, 

but it turned out to be really hard,” 

said George. 

To make things easier for him, 

George hired an assistant to help 

out with the procedures. They 

traveled door-to-door, giving 

questionnaires to the pet owners 

and collecting the hair samples to 

be sent to a laboratory in Texas. 

He collected hair from dogs, cats, 

hyenas, cheetahs, lions, chimps, 

and several other animals in Nairobi. 

After three months of hard 

work in Nairobi, George traveled 

back to Butte to review the results. 

“The results were scary,” 

said George. “There were high 

amounts of geological elements 

observed in the data that can have 

harmful effects on humans.” 

These metals of concern 

include boron, beryllium, arsenic 

and lead. According to George, 

boron is associated with memory 

loss, beryllium is of concern because 

it is related to lung cancer, 

and both arsenic and lead are toxic 

to blood. 

“I have something to bring 

back to the community in both 

Nairobi and Butte,” said George. 

“My research can help scientists 

discover ways to minimize human 

exposure to animals during certain 

times of the year when the mineral 

dust particles start to accumulate.” 

After data comparison and 

analysis, George sent each of the 

pet owners the results courtesy of 

Montana Tech. 

George began the research so 

other scientists in Africa can learn 

and improve on what he did. He 

even developed a presentation of 

his preliminary data and research 

for the University of Nairobi and 

excited the students with the 

explanation of the program he was 

involved with at Montana Tech. 

“People in Africa have devel- 

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oped respect for Montana Tech,” 

said George. “After all, it is one 

of the leading schools for environmental 

studies.” 

The research that George conducted 

thanks to Montana Tech 

funding now allows other scientists 

to contrast what goes on in 

one area of the world compared to 

another. The fact that both Butte 

and Nairobi are sharing the same 

issues and effects from metal contamination 

is fascinating enough 

for further research. The idea that 

George’s research to test human 

hair as opposed to blood and urine 

samples with nearly the same 

results is something Montana Tech 

can reflect upon. 

“I’m really happy to be at this 

school,” said George. “I learned 

more in the one and a half years I 

have been here than the five years 

of study I completed in Nairobi.”

Susan Patton Leaves Tech With Honor 

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relocated to Butte in August of 1994 from Tuscaloosa, Alabama for 

what was to be a possible two-year teaching assignment in the mining 

engineering program. I leave 12 years later having achieved much 

more than I had ever dreamed of. I have not chosen to leave Montana 

Tech for another academic institution, and I don’t think I would find a 

better university in which to work, nor one I could be as proud of. I am 

leaving to manage the vineyard and orchard that I 

inherited and consult for the mining industry. 

In the time I have been a faculty member and 

administrator at Montana Tech I have had a multitude 

of opportunities that have further deepened 

my respect for the graduates, faculty, administrators 

and friends of Montana Tech. Tech truly 

is the crown jewel of the Montana university 

system. 

Just a few months after arriving at Tech, I 

was traveling internationally to bring mining 

engineering with environmental responsibility to 

the world. Even in the far reaches of the world in 

places like Timbagapura, Irian Jaya and La Rinconada, 

Peru, the people knew Montana Tech, and 

that is something we can all be proud of. 

Colleagues Wish Her Well . . . 

“It seemed as if she was always in a good mood which was unique for her position 

as she was always making tough decisions.” 

“She always had a smile on her face.” 

Doug Abbott 

“Susan was very welcoming to us, and steadfastly upbeat and positive about 

the opportunities for students and faculty at Montana Tech. We will always remember 

her kindness to our family during our hectic first day on campus. We wish her 

the very best.” 

Marisa Pedulla 

“She tried to make the college experience the best thing for Montana Tech for 

both the students and faculty. Her concern for the students was always important 

to her and makes the school what it’s all about.” 

Rod James 

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In my role as an administrator, I have participated in countless campus 

visits for accreditation. I never once left a campus thinking they had 

it better than Montana Tech. This school gives everything it has to educate 

the students in the best way possible. An education from Montana 

Tech is a best value, and the evidence is proven daily in the accomplishments 

of the alumni. 

As an administrator I was invited to many 

ceremonies to honor the students, faculty and 

staff. A favorite function was the Author’s Reception. 

This annual celebration of the authors in 

print highlights the scholarly accomplishments 

of the faculty and staff. The authors’ enthusiasm 

for their work and the depth and breadth of the 

scholarly work is truly world class. 

What mattered the most over the years I spent 

at Montana Tech was the impact I had on the students 

and the impact they had on me. I will miss 

this the most, and I will continue to be an avid 

supporter through my gifts, recruitment and support 

of Montana Tech. A thank you is extended 

to those of you who made these past 12 years one 

of the best jobs I have ever had. 

“Susan has been tremendously helpful and supportive as the Biology Department 

has undergone significant change in the last three years.” 

Richard Douglass 

“I would like to thank her for her hard work and her dedication to Tech. Tech is 

better off with her having been here.” 

Chip Todd 

“Dr. Susan Patton’s change in careers is a huge loss to Montana Tech and 

the Montana University System. Susan is outstanding as an academic officer 

because she understands the academic mission, she is a fantastic problem 

solver, she is great at analyzing data and in a very quiet, effective way, she 

is a real leader. Susan was an advocate for, and mentor to, Montana Tech’s 

students. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Susan and I wish her and 

Phil the very best as they transition to a new adventure in Grand Junction. I 

hope they know that they always have a home at Montana Tech.” 

Frank Gilmore

New Programs Create Opportunities 

Montana Tech is always 

changing to try and better 

serve its constituents. This 

year is no different with Montana 

Tech changing electrical engineering 

to a standalone engineering 

degree. Tech has also recently been 

approved for a bachelor of science 

in general studies and added a 

carpentry program to the College of 

Technology. 

Electrical engineering is the 

largest engineering discipline in the 

world, with demand continuing to 

grow for more and more employees. 

At Montana Tech, electrical engineering 

used to be listed as an option 

under Montana Tech’s general 

engineering; but due to familiarity, 

many employers often required candidates 

to have a bachelor of science 

in electrical engineering and did 

not consider the bachelor of science 

in general engineering–electrical 

engineering option as an equivalent 

substitute. With this change, companies 

will now be looking at Tech for 

prospective employees. 

Students will recognize this 

change with an increase in job opportunities 

because many employers 

use computer programs to search 

for job candidates. The students will 

also notice the addition of electrical 

science courses as they proceed 

through the electrical engineering 

curriculum. The new courses will 

be in electrical power with a new 

faculty member with expertise in 

that area to teach its specifics. With 

these new areas of study, students 

will learn more about the electrical 

industry and thus find more opportunities 

for employment in the field. 

As the popularity of electrical 

engineering continues to grow, Montana 

Tech should see more students 

enrolling in the program. As a 

result, Tech will also be able to train 

these students to work in a variety of 

areas within the electrical engineering 

field. 

The new bachelor of science in 

general studies degree will begin 

enrolling students in the spring 

of 2007. This program will allow 

students to choose more classes over 

the course of their education and 

hopefully guide them to a specific 

profession. 

Another major change at Montana 

Tech is the carpentry program 

that has been added to the College of 

Technology. Carpentry is the fastest 

growing industry in Montana, and 

by adding this program, Montana 

Tech is again adapting to the demand 

in the industry to provide the 

economy with the types of workers 

needed. This program will train students 

in the basics of carpentry and 

allow them to complete a certificate 

program in less than two years. 

With these changes in academics, 

Montana Tech is evolving to 

better serve the students, industry 

and community. 

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Tech students admire a newly 

constructed robot 

Electrical engineering is 

the largest engineering 

discipline in the world, with 

demand continuing to grow

Homecoming Reunites 

1996 Football Team 

Montana Tech’s homecoming was in full swing on October 14, 2006. Attending the event this year was 

the 1996 National Champion runner-up football team, who returned for a 10-year reunion. This football 

team had spread all over the country following their graduation to pursue their careers; but the camaraderie 

built with their team was enough to bring them all together for a memorable reunion. 

The team kicked off their reunion Friday night with a “pub crawl” to all of their favorite watering holes in 

Butte. Tucker Transportation provided their rides around town and the team got a chance to visit with old friends 

and reminisce about times gone by. After the night was over, the team reported home to rest up for their return to 

the Alumni Coliseum. 

Saturday morning the team took the field again in a flag football game against Tech’s current students. Despite 

the early morning kick off, the ‘96 team proved why it is one of the best teams in Montana Tech history. The team 

threw the ball all over the field ending in a 30-22 alumni victory. 

Following their win, the Montana Tech Alumni Affairs office hosted a breakfast for the team and other alumni. 

This breakfast was an opportunity for the university to honor the team and hear how it could better connect with 

other constituents of Montana Tech. After the breakfast, the team was taken down to the tailgating area where 

they could enjoy the great weather, delicious food, and fun activities. At half time, the new Athletic Director, Joe 

McClafferty, introduced the team and thanked them for setting the example for all Tech athletes. Montana Tech 

had a great time with the team and looks forward to hosting them on campus again in the near future. 

If you are interested in getting together an affinity group (group with similar experiences) that you were a part 

of, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Peggy McCoy, Director of Alumni Affairs at 406-496-4402 and 

she will help you get your event organized. It is a great time to return to Montana Tech and we look forward to 

seeing you back on campus 

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Football Schedule 

and Results 

Date Opponent Score 

9/2/06 @ Southern Utah L, 34-0 

9/9/06 @ Rocky Mountain W, 24-13 

9/16/06 vs Eastern Oregon W, 17-10 

9/23/06 vs U of M Western W, 34-7 

9/30/06 @ Carroll L, 16-8 

10/7/06 vs MSU Northern L, 12-7 

10/14/06 vs Rocky Mountain W, 23-16 

10/21/06 @ Eastern Oregon W, 15-12 

10/28/06 @U of M Western W, 30-27 

11/4/06 vs Carroll L, 17-7 

11/11/06 @MSU Northern L, 17-10 

Volleyball Schedule 

and Results 

Date Opponent Score 

8/25/06 Dickenson State L 3 

8/25/06 Waldorf College L 3-1 

8/26/06 Minot State W 3-1 

8/28/06 Jamestown College L 3 

9/1/06 Hope International W 3-2 

9/1/06 San Diego Christian L 3-1 

9/2/06 Concordia L 3 

9/2/06 The Master’s W 3-1 

9/6/06 UM-Western W 3 

9/8/06 Carroll College L 3-1 

9/8/06 Sheridan CC W 3-1 

9/9/06 University of Great Falls L 3-1 

9/9/06 Rocky Mountain College L 3-1 


9/14/06 Rocky Mountain College W 3-2 

9/23/06 Lewis-Clark State College W 3-2 

9/29/06 University of Great Falls L 3 

9/30/06 MSU-Northern L 3 

10/4/06 UM -Western W 3-1 

10/5/06 Westminister College L 3 


10/12/06 Rocky Mountain College L 3 

10/21/06 Lewis-Clark State College W 3-1 

10/26/06 University of Great Falls W 3-2 

10/28/06 MSU-Northern W 3-2 

11/1/06 UM-Western W 3 

11/4/06 Westminister College L 3

Class of 1947 & 1957 

to be Recognized 

The Montana Tech Alumni Association wishes to remind our fellow alumni that the graduating 

classes of 1947 and 1957 will be celebrating their 60th and 50th anniversary reunions during 

Montana Tech’s commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 12, 2007. A trip down memory 

lane will begin Thursday night, May 10th, when they are reunited with fellow classmates at a reunion 

banquet held in their honor. 

A favorite of the reunion weekend is the Chancellor’s breakfast held Friday morning on campus. 

Dust off your college stories and be prepared to share them with your fellow Montana Tech classmates 

young and old. The Montana Tech Alumni Association annual banquet will be held on Friday, May 

11th. Commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday morning in Alumni Coliseum (weather permitting). 

More detailed information will be sent to returning alumni at a later date. Also, please check the 

names listed below. If we missed someone, please call the alumni office at (406) 496-4402. 

1947 

John Combo, Idaho Falls, ID 

Dilip Das, Brea, CA 

Raymond Derzay, Lakewood, CO 

Robert Gambill, Troy, MT 

Harold Kentta, Casper, WY 

Clinton Miller, Scottsdale, AZ 

Alfred Newman, Salmon, ID 

Clarence Nordstrom, Aurora, CO 

Roy Sandvig, Portland, OR 

1957 

Robert Bechtold, San Diego, CA 

William Campbell, No known address 

James Cleveland, Edmond, OK 

David Dahlem, Phoenix, AZ 

K. Dorman, Spokane, WA 

Theodore Edye, Tucson, AZ 

Robert Garwood, Spokane Valley, WA 

Robert Hickman, Lafayette, CA 

Au Ngoc Ho , Manhattan Beach, CA 

Frank Howald, Sunnyvale, CA 

Frank Jeniker, Lakeside, MT 

Edward Kanizar, No known address 

Jerry Koon, Sunriver, OR 

Robert Loucks, Grand Junction, CO 

Michael Lavis, Salt Lake City, UT 

Don Mathis, Rathdrum, ID 

J. Moore, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 

Andrew Mular, Delta, British 

Columbia, Canada 

Stephen O’Hare, Albany, OR 

Moshe Sheinkin, New York, NY 

Richard Siguaw, Sun Lakes, AZ 

James Simon, Boise, ID 

William Skinner, Vineland, NJ 

Herman Sommer, Centennial, CO 

Gerald Sullivan, Georgetown, TX 

Joseph Town, Wallowa, OR 

Jerome Weber, Parker, CO 

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2006 Recognized Alumni 

The following list contains the names of Montana 

Tech’s 2006 Recognized Alumni. To earn this honor, 

an alumnus must have graduated from Tech in the 

past 20 years, shown exceptional promise in their 

chosen profession, and shown an interest in supporting 

Montana Tech. The recipients were honored at the 

Alumni Recognition Banquet which was held in conjunction 

with Montana Tech’s homecoming activities. 

Tom Paull ‘91 Computer Science 

Verizon Wireless 

Annette Hill ‘94 Business 

Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co P.C. 

BJ Kull ‘99 Geological Engineering 

Chevron Texaco 

Dave Coleman ‘04 Liberal Studies 

Butte Silver Bow 

David Reichhardt ‘96 Geophysical Engineering 

MSE 

Erik Kinzer ‘05 Nursing 

University of Washington 

School of Nursing 

Gary Tuss ‘86 Metallurgical Engineering 

Boeing 

Jeff Stibbard ‘87 Mining Engineering 

JDS Energy & Mining Inc. 

John Bardsley ‘96 Mathematics 

University of Montana 

Mark O’Brien ‘86 Mineral Processing Engineering 

Phelps Dodge Corporation 

Mark Peterson ‘89 Environmental Engineering 

Montana Tech Mine Waste 

Technology Program 

Nathan Ratz ‘93 General Engineering 

CTA Architects Engineers 

Patricia Springer ‘99 Trades and Technical 

Economic Research Institute 

Richard Quinn ‘85 Occupational Safety & Health 

Tetra Tech EC 

Rocky Seale ‘91 Petroleum Engineering 

Packers Plus Energy Services 

Serah Willis ‘04 Business Technology 

Wadell and Reed 

Shawna Rose ‘93 Professional and Technical 

Communications 

Alkermes 

Tim Bugni ‘95 Chemistry 

University of Utah

Living the Dream at Tech 

Before Montana Tech, twin sisters Rebecca and Angela Gimeno, were 

attending college in Southern California. They were recruited from 

Spokane, Washington to play basketball in Santa Clarita, California for 

one of the academically-strongest evangelical Christian colleges in the nation, 

Master’s College. Angela successfully contributed to their team’s spot at the 

2006 NAIA Fab Four, however, the college wasn’t what they had expected 

and a transfer to Montana Tech has proved to be a better fit for the girls. 

Rebecca, who was enrolled in counseling and played basketball one year 

at Master’s, transferred to Montana Tech for the fall semester of 2005. 

“I was on my way back to California when I decided I wasn’t excited 

enough to go back,” said Rebecca. “I missed my dad and wanted to be closer 

to home. I immediately got a plane ticket and headed straight to Butte.” 

Before Rebecca was aware of Montana Tech, her assistant coach at 

Master’s College and a family friend, Brian Holsinger, moved to Butte to be 

the head coach for the Montana Tech women’s basketball team. She had seen 

Montana Tech’s basketball team at a tournament in Hawaii, but wasn’t aware 

of the school and its academic offerings. After talking things over with coach 

Holsinger and learning more about the college and what it had to offer, Rebecca 

realized that it would be a great decision for her to transfer and become 

a Montana Tech Oredigger to earn her degree. 

“Brian is really involved and wants what is best for you,” said Rebecca. 

“He seemed very satisfied with the school and the basketball program, and 

that was important to me.” 

Angela was easily influenced to transfer after her second year at Master’s 

College. Her sister Rebecca had told her about the community and the opportunity 

that Tech provides and she began to feel uneasy about staying at 

Master’s. 

“The school didn’t have a great pre-physical therapy program,” said 

Angela. “I wanted more of a challenge and I really wanted to play basketball 

with my sister.” 

Angela heard about her sister’s enjoyment at Montana Tech and the 

health and science program she was enrolled in. She transferred to Tech in 

the fall of 2006 and they are now both enrolled in occupational safety and 

health with an option in applied health science and are receiving basketball 

scholarships. 

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For the sisters, Montana Tech was the right antidote. They found it an independent 

school that was relaxing and adaptable. They also fell in love with 

the school’s small-town atmosphere and Butte’s cost of living that proved to 

be a bargain compared to the expenses they dealt with in California. 

Rebecca and Angela demonstrating the value of teamwork on and off the court 

“I love the school and the teachers,” said Rebecca. “They know what 

they are talking about and I feel like I’m actually getting something out of the 

school.” 

“Tech is known,” added Angela. “The national rankings it receives 

shows that it is a highly esteemed school.” 

Together, the twin sisters feel a connection and security at Montana Tech. 

Knowing that they can go home to see their dad without a plane ticket and 

earn their college degrees, Rebecca and Angela are living their dream.

New Direction for Men’s Basketball 

Moving to a bigger city upon graduation 

to pursue a career objective 

is something most Montana Tech 

graduating students look forward to. Nate 

Larson’s experience proved this theory wrong, 

as he did not care for the big city and longed 

to return to Montana. His wish was granted 

when he accepted the position as the Head 

Men’s Basketball Coach at Montana Tech. 

Nate attended MSU-Northern for three 

years before transferring to 

Montana Tech for academic 

reasons. 

“It turned out to be the 

best decision of my life,” said 

Nate. 

At Montana Tech, he 

played for the men’s basketball 

team and contributed 

to two Frontier Conference 

Championships. 

“Both academically and athletically, I was 

challenged and pushed beyond my comfort 

zone, and I accomplished more at Tech than I 

ever thought I could,” said Nate. 

Upon his graduation in May of 1999, 

he took on a job offer in Phoenix, Arizona, 

working for Semi Engineering. At Semi 

Engineering he was the product champion for 

a state-of-the-art temperature controller for 

semi-conductor furnaces. 

“Dan Trudnowski and my other professors 

did a great job in preparing me for a 

career in the control systems engineering 

industry,” said Nate. 

Though his job and the benefits he was 

receiving in Phoenix were fulfilling for him as 

“Tech fully prepared 

me for life after school and 

gave me the confidence and 

life skills to succeed in any 

endeavor I undertook.” 

a worker, something was missing. 

“I was not happy with the engineering 

work, and I missed my family and Montana,” 

said Nate. 

In the fall of 2000, an opportunity to coach 

junior varsity basketball with one of his best 

friends opened up in Whitehall. Taking a risk, 

Nate quit his job in Phoenix and moved back 

to Butte. 

In the summer of 2002, an opportunity 

arose for him at MSU- 

Northern, where he was hired as 

the Assistant Men’s Basketball 

Coach for another Tech alum 

Shaun Huse. 

After four years as an assistant, 

Nate was offered the position as 

the Head Coach for the Montana 

Tech Men’s Basketball Team in the 

spring of 2006. 

Having had a great experience as a student-athlete 

at Montana Tech, Nate wanted to 

provide his players the opportunity to enjoy 

the same type of experience he did. His love 

for Butte’s community, culture, history, and 

people was also a draw. 

“I was ready to run my own program, 

and I would not have wanted to start my head 

coaching career anywhere else,” said Nate. 

Nate’s goal for this season is “to graduate 

our student-athletes and help prepare them 

for the real world by stressing discipline, accountability, 

mental toughness, teamwork, 

and the value of a strong work ethic.” 

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MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 

December 

1 Dickinson State University Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

2 Minot State University Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

13 University of Montana Missoula, MT 7:05 PM 

29 University of Saskatchewan Butte, MT 5:00 PM 

January 

6 UM-Western Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

12 Carroll College Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

13 Rocky Mountain College Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

18 Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT 7:30 PM 

20 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID 9:00 PM 

26 MSU-Northern Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

27 University of Great Falls Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

February 

1 UM-Western Dillon, MT 8:00 PM 

8 Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT 8:00 PM 

10 Carroll College Helena, MT 8:00 PM 

16 Lewis-Clark State College Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

17 Westminster College Butte, MT 8:00 PM 

23 University of Great Falls Great Falls, MT 8:00 PM 

24 MSU-Northern Havre, MT 8:00 PM 

28 Frontier Conference 

Tournament Butte, MT TBA 

March 

1-3 Frontier Conference 


14-20 NAIA National Tournament Kansas City, MO TBA 

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 

December 

1 Dickinson State University Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

16 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID 1:05 PM 

18 Point Loma Nazarene 

University San Diego, CA 8:00 PM 

20 Roberts Morris College San Diego, CA 2:00 PM 

28 Jamestown College Bismark, ND 6:00 PM 

29 University of Mary Bismark, ND 6:00 PM 

January 

6 UM-Western Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

12 Carroll College Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

13 Rocky Mountain College Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

18 Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT 5:30 PM 

20 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID 7:00 PM 

26 MSU-Northern Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

27 University of Great Falls Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

February 

1 UM-Western Dillon, MT 6:00 PM 

8 Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT 6:00 PM 

10 Carroll College Helena, MT 6:00 PM 

16 Lewis-Clark State College Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

17 Westminster College Butte, MT 6:00 PM 

23 University of Great Falls Great Falls, MT 6:00 PM 

24 MSU-Northern Havre, MT 6:00 PM 

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Kelly Family Finds Gold at Montana Tech 

Choosing a college after high school 

is an experience in itself. For 

the Kelly family, Montana Tech 

proved to be their best choice. 

After graduating from Butte Central 

High School in 1990, Ed and Shauna 

Kelly’s oldest daughter, Holly, decided 

to stay in her hometown 

so she could continue 

working as a dance instructor 

while receiving 

a degree from Montana 

Tech. She enrolled with 

the business program 

only to discover how 

great the university 

and its professors really 

were. 

“She was always 

going to transfer to another 

school after her first year, but she 

realized Tech’s job placement and its value of an education,” 

said Ed. 

In 1994, Holly graduated from Montana Tech and 

enrolled in graduate school at Arizona State University 

(ASU). Holly was one of twelve students accepted into 

the MBA program at ASU. 

“I think she has Montana Tech to thank for that,” 

commented Ed. 

Following in Holly’s footsteps, her younger brother, 

Brodie, also enrolled in the business program at Montana 

Tech. As both a basketball and football player at 

Butte Central High School, he was recruited not only by 

Montana Tech, but also Montana State University and 

Ed and Shauna Kelly and their family; Holly, left, Brodie, below, Renzy, 

right and Casey, lower right 

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Carroll College. 

“He really wanted a business degree 

and a free ride,” said Shauna. “I think 

the academic scholarships and the 

athletic scholarship Tech offered helped 

him make his decision.” 

While playing basketball for Montana 

Tech, Brodie received his degree 

in the Business Information Technology 

program and the “Outstanding Business 

Student” award. 

Brodie graduated in 1998, the same 

year his younger brother, Renzy, was 

looking at colleges. As a football player 

for Butte Central, Renzy was recruited 

by Montana State University, Rocky 

Mountain College and Montana Tech. 

“He knew he wouldn’t play in the 

NCAA because of his size,” said Shauna. “He thought 

Montana Tech would be a better fit and he would play a 

lot more in their program.” 

After making his decision to play for Tech, he also 

decided to enroll in the business program. Renzy grew 

up in the shadows of “Harvard on the Hill” and was 

very excited to have the opportunity to go to school 

there. He knew it would take hard work to graduate but 

he was excited to see the opportunities before him once 

he did graduate. 

“The education is solid and it gets you ready for the 

job market,” said Renzy. 

His father was especially grateful for the athletic 

program’s grade checks on the student athletes. Not

only were they playing football 

and receiving money through their 

athletic talent, but they were also 

required to apply themselves in 

the classroom. 

Renzy 

finished his 

athletic career 

and degree 

requirements 

in 2003, just 

in time for 

the youngest 

Kelly, Casey, 

to enroll at 

Montana Tech. 

“Casey 

liked everything 

about 

Tech,” said 

Ed. “He was 

thrilled when 

Coach Green recruited him to play 

football.” 

Watching his older brothers 

play for Montana Tech and 

knowing they were getting a great 

education at the same time, Casey 

decided that he wanted that same 

gratification from a school. 

He was also interested in 

mechanical engineering and knew 

Montana Tech was renowned for 

their engineering programs. Casey 

was also drawn to Tech after seeing 

the other siblings graduate 

from college debt-free. 

When Casey graduates in 

2008, each Kelly child will have 

made his or her way through 

Montana Tech over the course of 

18 years. 

“We were hopeful that Montana 

Tech would be 

their choice,” said 

Ed. “There’s no 

way I could’ve put 

those kids through 

college.” 

Ed and Shauna 

are very impressed 

by the career 

fair Montana 

Tech hosts every 

year and the job 

placement that is 

involved. 

“At the HPER, 

I was always 

hearing kids talk 

about the money they were going 

to make after graduation,” said 

Ed. “I just thought it was amazing 

that they were going to be doing 

that right out of college and that’s 

something I wanted for my kids.” 

“When you get a degree from 

Montana Tech and you are looking 

for a job the degree is well 

respected and you develop a good 

relationship between the school 

and your employers,” said Brodie. 

The relationships their children 

have made at Montana Tech 

are what the Kellys truly value. 

Their friends, professors and 

coaches are the ones they will 

remember because of the personal 

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relationships they developed. 

“It’s a highly personalized 

environment where your professors 

really care about the quality of 

work you are putting in and you 

really couldn’t receive that from 

anywhere else,” said Casey. 

As a Butte family, the Kellys 

wanted to see their children 

succeed. For the ones that have 

already graduated, they are doing 

just that. 

Holly is living in Seattle, 

Washington working as a data 

platform specialist for Microsoft. 

“The college prepared me for 

what I faced in graduate school 

at Arizona State, which put me 

where I’m at today working for 

Microsoft,” said Holly. 

Brodie lives in Butte and 

works for Ingenium Data Technics 

as an 

information 

technology 

analyst. 

He is also 

the head 

coach for 

the boy’s 

basketball 

team at 

Butte Central 

High 

School. 

Renzy 

works for 

Western 

States In- 

surance and is the assistant coach 

for the Butte Central football team. 

Finally, Casey is in his fourth year 

at Montana Tech and will graduate 

in 2008 with a degree in mechanical 

engineering. 

Shauna and Ed Kelly have 

had great experiences at Montana 

Tech. They feel very lucky that all 

of their children were able to get 

a great education at such a value. 

They couldn’t have hoped for anything 

better for their children. 

“Montana Tech offers not 

only a great experience for 

students, but also for par- 

ents,” said Shauna.

Remember When . . . 

Taken from the De Re Metallica December, 1950 

BLAST 1950 

On November 8th, the fifth annual Blast was held in the Museum 

Hall. Chairman Bob Toshoff welcomed the faculty, students, and 

guests and then introduced Master of Ceremonies Dave Hendra 

who in turn introduced the new Pep Band. The band, under the director 

of Dr. Hames, played several inspiring numbers to set the stage for 

the skits to come. It also furnished music where 

required in several of the acts. 

The first skit of the evening was by the 

senior class. The senior skit, consisting of eight 

scenes from various classrooms and other student 

environments, represented the Professors 

Laity and Bukvich classrooms, Dr. Kock’s quant. 

Lab, Professor Dingman’s air compression 

course, Dean Adami’s Maiden Rock excursion, a 

Residence Hall scene, and the registrar’s office. 

“Colonel” Koch (Paul Vandeveer), presiding 

over the soph quant. Lab was so true to life that 

several seniors could be seen shaking with fright 

over the remembrance. Another scene, one 

at the ever-haloed locality of Maiden Rock, was presided over by Dean 

Adami (George Kovatovich), leading the band of eager surveyors. Confusion 

and ambiguity were well represented as usual. 

One of the best impersonations was presented by Bob Bennett as 

Professor Dingman “teaching” the air compression course. A personal 

handshake and a “F” in Mining 61 to Bob. “Now when I was at the Pittsmont…” 

Jack Griswold jeopardized his standing in the petroleum class by 

impersonating Prefessor Bukuvich in the process of explaining a highly 

complicated formula which “is not in the text, not in the notes, not used 

in the industry, and is of no practical value whatsoever; but should be 

memorized.” Herb Dreschler gave the Professor Laity lecture which all 

freshman will be sure to hear. “Ma! Ma! Where’s my PA?” 

The smiling young man who was led onto the stage by a very loud 

and big bow tie was announcer Pierce Parker. Just because no one 

laughed at his jokes doesn’t mean they weren’t funny. Pierce, in hopes of 

a Rhodes scholarship, has been brushing up on English humor. 

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The senior class not only walked off with the honors of the evening 

but one the lion’s share of the individual honors. Credit must go to Bob 

Bernstein for his bathtub scene, and for the work of organizing the skit. 

Others who helped to make the skit the most outstanding of the evening 

included Wilner, Gordon, Lund, Koza, Grossman, Graham, and whoever 

else we may have overlooked. 

The Student’s Wives Club presented a vaudeville type program with 

four acts. Pat Lawing and Dona Garding gave a South American type 

dance, while in the next number, Lee Percival and Audrey Morrow combined 

as the Prancing Percheron. 

The Theta Tau theme of “Wine, women, and song” opened with 

“Swami” Clark giving a few views into the 

future. Vogt as the drinking man (a most 

difficult impersonation) Sherburne as the 

bartender, “Mammy” Brazier, and Longdo 

completed the cast of the Tau skit. 

Sigma Rho was in there pitching with 

a fast-moving, racy skit, which provided 

some of the best humor of the evening. 

The theme was built around the legendary 

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round 

Table, who, we believe, never say anything 

comparable to it, either in costume or wit. 

The most striking thing about the whole 

affair seemed to be the costumes, which conveyed the idea of armor. 

Probably the best part of the armor was the helmets. Though adding class 

to the get-up, they were detrimental in that the voices reverberated inside, 

thereby temporarily deafening the three Knights. The fourth member of 

the skit, Merlin by name, or Stair Dickerman to us, briefly made his appearance 

to add a few choice comments. The three dehelmeted knights, 

Fred Hilpert, Dave Gleason, and Louie Bergan, were called upon after the 

performance in order to receive a prize for the most original costumes, a 

can of frozen raspberries. 

“To the victor belongs the spoils,” and that very literally is exactly 

what the winners received, when the faculty made their awards to the 

outstanding performers of the Blast. Best “ham” of the evening was Elliot 

Willner, who got a ham sandwich for his troubles. Edward Scheitlan, who 

made an excellent Jane Russell, figuratively speaking, received the paper 

crown. The three Sigma Rho Knights were awarded the prize for the most 

novel costume. Bob Bernstein proved to be the Barrymore of the evening, 

and copped the best actor award. Gene Grossman won the award as the 

best physical specimen. The major award, and the trophy, went to the 

senior class for their hilarious skit of college life.

Montana Historical Society Honors 

MBMG’S Bergantino 

On September 29th, 2006, Bob Bergantino received the highest recognition 

bestowed by the Montana Historical Society, the Board of 

Trustees’ Award. 

Bergantino graduated from the University of Montana in 1967 

and has worked as a hydrogeologist for the Montana Bureau of Mines 

and Geology (MBMG) since 1974. He has published over 100 titles for 

the Bureau, and assisted thousands of Montanans in locating water 

wells and documenting hydrogeology and water quality. It was in his 

capacity as a professional mapper that Bergantino became generally 

interested in Montana history, and specifically in the Lewis & Clark 

Expedition. 

Bob Bergantino’s contribution to both the nation and the state’s 

knowledge of Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery is extraordinary. 

In 1970, guided by a copy of the journals, Bergantino began 

mapping the Corps route through Montana, and even more importantly 

their campsites. Bergantino’s work contributed to locating the 

Traveler’s Rest campsite near Lolo, Montana, which had been a matter 

of long dispute, and culminated in the publication of a definitive map 

of the routes and campsites of Lewis & Clark in Montana, published 

by the Bureau in 2004. In all this work Bergantino has employed his 

professional expertise in map-making, as well as his intimate knowledge 

of the expedition through his thorough examination of the Lewis 

& Clark journals. In preparation for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial 

celebration, Bergantino’s topographic maps of the route and campsites 

proved critical to researchers and re-enactors. Locating the historic 

campsites on contemporary maps has made the expedition more real 

to thousands of tourists and historians. Bergantino’s career in historic 

map research has extended to other prominent historic Montana trails, 

including the routes traveled by fur trappers and the Whoop-Up Trail 

into Canada, as well as confirming the location of several historic mining 

towns, such as Burlington, a prominent silver camp west of Butte. 

The Montana Historical Society chooses individuals each year to 

receive the Board of Trustees’ Award based on the scope and significance 

of their contributions to Montana history. Bergantino was awarded the 

2006 Award for his work in enriching appreciation for and understanding 

of Montana history as well as helping organizations to preserve some of 

Montana’s most important historic trails and related sites. The staff of the 

Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, and his colleagues at Montana 

Tech, are very proud of Bob and his achievement. 

Bob Bergantino shows his Lewis & Clark wall map 

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Bob Bergantino’s Lewis & Clark wall map is available from the Montana 

Bureau of Mines and Geology at http://www.mbmg.mtech.edu, or 

(406) 496-4167.

S t r e n t h e n i n g F o u n d a t i o n s 

S t r e n t h e n i n g F o u n d a t i o n s 

This is an exciting time to be on our campus. There is a pervasive atmosphere 

of energy and growth. It is in this environment that Montana Tech and the 

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bold commitment to the future. Major projects in this campaign include the 

construction of 2 new campus buildings, and the significant renovation of a 

3rd structure. The financial goal for the campaign is segmented into four main 

areas: student support, faculty support, program support and capital support. 

S t r e n g t h e n i n g F o u n d a t i o n s . 

S t r e n t h e n i n g F o u n d a t i o n 

Natural Resources Building: The NRB is a 

56,000 square foot facility designed to house 

Natural the Petroleum Resources Engineering Building: Department The NRB and is the a 

56,000 Montana square Bureau foot of facility Mines and designed Geology. to house 

the petroleum department and the Montana 

Bureau of Mines and Geology. 




Bureau of Mines and Geology. 

• Natural Resources Building • 

• Alumni Center • 

these are the groups responsible for 

are the groups responsible for the 

Natural Resources Building - the Alumni development Center and advancement - Library of Renovation 

• Library Renovation • 




Alumni Center: The Alumni Center is a 

10,000 square foot facility that will house 

the Montana Tech Foundation, and the 

offices of Career Services, Alumni Affairs, 

Alumni Center: The Alumni Center is is a 

and Public Relations. Collectively, these 

10,000 a 10,000 square foot facility that that will will house 

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offices of Career Services, Alumni Affairs, 

and Public Relations. Collectively, these 

are the groups responsible for the 

development and advancement of 

Montana15Tech. Library: Expansion and 

renovation of the library supports 

Montana Tech’s goal of 

increasing opportunities for 

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increasing opportunities for 

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Natural Resources Building - Alumni Center - Library Renovation

. . E n s u r i n g t h e F u t u r e 

Montana Tech must 

invest in excellence 

by establishing endowed 

professorships in the Colleges 

of Math and Science and 

the School of Mines and 

Engineering. The goal for 

faculty support is $3,400,000. 

Campaign Priorities 

Montana Tech must continue to offer opportunities to students 

through the establishment of scholarship endowments and 

educating capable graduates who will provide leadership and 

knowledge for the betterment of our state and nation. The goal for 

student support is $2,245,000. 

Capital Support 

Annual Support 

Faculty Support 

Student Support 

Program Support 

Funds Raised to Date Campaign Goal 

$0 $1,500,000 $3,000,000 $4,500,000 $6,000,000 $7,500,000 $9,000,000 

Montana Tech must continue to advance knowledge by 

securing support for current and future programs that ensure 

that Montana Tech remains unique, competitive and relevant. The 

goal for program support is $2,555,000. 

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Montana Tech must build 

on its heritage and make 

a bold commitment to the future 

through capital support to 

construct new buildings, update 

classrooms and laboratories 

and provide state-of-the-art 

equipment for those facilities. 

Projects include the Natural 

Resources Building, library 

renovation and the Montana Tech 

Alumni Center (see next page). 

The goal for capital support is 

$8,800,000.

Tech Graduate Gets Into It 

Past, present and future will come together in the new Montana Tech Alumni Center (MTAC). The MTAC 

will be the focal point on Montana Tech’s campus and house the majority of the teams responsible for 

the advancement and development of Montana Tech, including the Foundation and the offices of Career 

Services, Alumni Affairs and Public Relations. The MTAC provides a place to showcase the successes of alumni. 

Current students will have the opportunity to explore the possibilities that their Montana Tech education affords 

them, and know they will always have a home on campus. Future students and visitors will begin and end their 

visits to Montana Tech Graduate at the MTAC and see Gets firsthand Into the continuing It! 

traditions of a great institution while being 

invited to get involved. The Alumni Center project gave Montana Tech graduate Keith Redfern the opportunity 

to “Get Into It!” and give back to his alma mater by undertaking the site plan and concepts for MTAC. Redfern 

owns and operates Concept Seven Designs of Bozeman. “It feels good to be part of a great institution like Tech 

Past, present and future will come together in the new Montana Tech Alumni Center (MTAC). The MTAC will be the focal point on Montana Tech’s campus 

and house the majority of the team responsible for the advancement and development of Montana Tech, including the Foundation and the offices of Career 

Services, Alumni Affairs and Public Relations. The MTAC provides a place to showcase the successes of alumni. Current students will have the opportunity 

to explore the possibilities that their Montana Tech education 

affords them, and know they will always have a home on campus. 

Future students and it and was visitors very will begin rewarding and end their to visits work to on shaping the future of the campus.” 

Montana Tech at the MTAC and see firsthand the continuing 

traditions of a great institution while being invited to get involved. 

“Through my personal experience and education at Tech I am able to contribute a unique perspective on 

the campus, the people and student life.” Redfern attributes much of his success to the education he received 

at Montana Tech. “Tech gave me the tools to understand business, finance and most of all communication. My 

degree in Organizational Management from Tech allowed me to enter the field of finance and human resources 

where I honed the skills that allow me to successfully run my 

Through business. my personal Along experience with and my education Masters at Tech Iin 

Architecture, Tech gave 

am able to contribute a unique perspective on the campus, 

the me people the and solid student foundation life.” and knowledge that put design and 

business together.” 

The Alumni Center project gave Montana Tech graduate Keith 

Redfern the opportunity to Get Into It! and give back to his alma 

mater by undertaking the site plan and concepts for MTAC. 

Redfern owns and operates Concept Seven Designs of Bozeman. 

“It feels good to be part of a great institution like Tech and it was 

very rewarding to work on shaping the future of the campus. 

Redfern attributes much of his success to the education he 

received at Montana Tech. “Tech gave me the tools to 

understand business, finance and most of all 

communication. The 10,000 My degree square in Organizational foot Management design contains office space, a large 

from Tech allowed me to enter the field of finance and human 

conference room, and many flexible meeting spaces designed 

resources where I honed my skills that allow me to 

successfully run my business. Along with my Masters in 

to enable the Tech family to connect. Plans call for the build- 

Architecture, Tech gave me the solid foundation and 

knowledge ing to be that put completed design and business by fall together.” of 2008. For more information, 

The contact 10,000 square Dean foot design Markovics contains office at space, the a Montana large Tech Foundation, 

conference room, and many flexible meeting spaces 

designed 406-496-4553, to enable the or Tech via family email to connect. at Plans dmarkovics@mtech.edu. 

call 

for the building to be completed by fall of 2008. For more 

information, contact Dean Markovics at the Montana Tech 

Foundation, 406-496-4553. 

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Unique MetalTones Support Tech 

The Anselmo 

The Travona 

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Montana Tech has joined forces 

with local artist Thom Coffman 

to help raise money for Montana 

Tech. Thom has created a series of 8 

Metaltone pictures that are available for 

purchase. The series includes pictures of 

the Anselmo, Travona, Badger, Belmont, 

Steward, Granite Mountain, Mountain 

Con, and the Montana Tech arch. 

The process used for these Metal- 

Tone prints (patent pending) gives each 

photo quality and definition that you 

do not get from regular photographs. 

The prints are all unique, as each print 

is individually developed and prepared 

by the artist. 

The pictures, which are matted and 

framed, cost $240 each. For each print 

sold, Thom will donate back $40 to the 

Foundation to help support the new 

Montana Tech Alumni Center. These 

prints will make great gifts for that 

“hard to buy for” person. You can 

purchase an individual picture or the 

whole series. 

If you are interested in purchasing one of these photos, 

or would like more information, please visit 

www.backporchofmontana.com 

or call Peggy McCoy 

at the Montana Tech Alumni Affairs Office 

(406) 496-4402.

Montana Tech Foundation 

2006 Honor Roll of Donors 

July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 

Chancellor’s Guild - $100,000 or more 

Burlington Resources Foundation 

Thomas W. ‘76 & Mary Dyk-The National Christian Foundation 

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 

Anonymous ‘74 

ChevronTexaco 

ConocoPhillips 

Mary Jane Davidson 

James B. & Virginia Ewing Trust 

William R. Etheridge Estate 

Jack T. ‘50 & Ann Gentry 

John Vallega Trust 

Platinum Society - $50,000 to $99,999 

Helen S. Davis Trust 

EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. 

William H. & Margaret M. Wallace Foundation 

Copper Society - $25,000 to $49,999 

Halliburton Foundation, Inc. 

The Haynes Foundation 

Peabody Energy 

Phelps Dodge Foundation 

Jerry R. Schuyler ‘77 

Foundation Summit Society - $10,000 to $24,999 

Debra & Virgil R. Chamberlain Jr. 

Granite Construction Inc. 

Hess Foundation, Inc. 

Louise I. Hoback Trust 

Robert E. ‘80 & Cathy Iversen 

Kennecott Energy & Coal Company 

Gary A. ‘85 & Janet T. ‘85 Kolstad 

Roland and Helen Lapee Family Foundation- 

Montana Community Foundation 

Micron Technology Foundation, Inc. 

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Nance Petroleum Corporation 

Newmont Mining Corporation 

Newmont USA Limited 

Henry E. Niles Foundation, Inc. 

Dr. Raymond M. Peterson 

Schlumberger 

ST. Francis Veterinary Hospital 

Stranahan Foundation 

John T. Vucurevich Foundation

Robert D. ‘74 & Midge C. Bentley 

Steven L. Busby ‘83 

Gary E. ‘68 & Kathy Carlson 

William M. Cavanaugh ‘80 

John S. & Esther M. Cote 

Jerry G. Croft ‘76 

Daniel Insurance Agency, Inc. 

Kevin P. ‘86 & Liza L. ‘88 Dennehy 

Dr. Nick M. & Judith DiGiovine 

Dennis V. Egan ‘85 

Charles O. ‘64 & Janet Gale 

Samuel Gary 

Dr. W. F. & Ann L. Gilmore 

John W. Greene Sr. ‘73 

Harrison Avenue Realty-Irene Humber 

Montana Tech Partner In Education - $5,000 to $9,999 

Amerada Hess Corporation 

American Association of Drilling Engineers 

Jean S. Baucus Foundation 

Big Timber Reclamation 

Floyd C. ‘50 & Margaret J. Bossard 

Melvin G. ‘72 & Candace J. Brekhus- Texas Industries 

Carl A. ‘82 & Jenny Burgman 

Consol Energy Inc. 

The Copper Club, Inc. 

Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation 

James B. ‘75 & Amy R. Fraser 

Dr. W. F. & Ann L. Gilmore 

Joseph M. Halvorsen 

Headington Oil Company, L.P. 

Laurence E. LeClaire 

Julie B. Norman ‘78 

Viola O’Connor Estate 

Sandra Stash 

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation 

Marcus Daly Society - $2,500 and up unrestricted 

David A. ‘70 & Helen Beard 

Bidart & Ross, Inc. 

Sundra M. Blake ‘85 

Robert N. ‘57 & Marilyn A. Hickman 

Laurence E. LeClaire 

George A. ‘56 & Jean Mealey 

Gordon R. Parker ‘58-The Parker Foundation 

Scott D. Rosenthal ‘82 

Edward L. ‘65 & Charlotte M. Simonich 

Chancellor’s Roundtable - $1,000 to $2,499 unrestricted 

Martin G. ‘80 & Angela Kadillak 

Joseph M. Keane ‘62 

James L. ‘41 > & Rose Marie Kelly 

Ronald C. ‘69 & Lorraine A. Koehler 

William F. ‘65 & Cheryl Madison 

John G. Mansanti ‘77 

Michael A. ‘69 & Marie E. Marinovich 

Robert E. Morris ‘55 

Donald J. Morrison ‘98 

Dr. Patrick W. Naughton 

Patrick D. O’Brien ‘73 

Richard A. ‘86 & Gracelyn Parker 

Susan B. & Phil Patton 

Claud F. Pickard ‘59 

Robert A. & Pauline W. Poore 

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A. Dan ‘61 & Maureen L. Rovig 

David B. ‘64 & Diane Rovig 

Dale E. Scholz ‘67 

Virginia Shea 

Sandy Stash 

George N. ‘84 & Laurel Swerdan 

Tim J. Swendseid ‘84-Phelps Dodge Corporation 

Laurie M. Tahija ‘81 

Doris Fay Taylor 

Frank L. & Mary L. Walsh-The Tax Shop 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.-Kathy Fischer 

Thomas M. & Susan L. ’90 > Welsch 

LeRoy E. ‘66 & Jane E. Wilkes- 

Washington Group International

William A. Clark - $1,000 to $4,999 

American Federal Savings & Loan 


Apache Corporation 

Dr. Frank F. Aplan ‘50 

James K. ‘71 & Lynn M. Archibald Jr. 

Thomas R. ‘76 & Linda Bandy 

Donald R. ‘84 & Vickie L. Banks 

Barnard Construction Co., Inc. 

Dr. Dale C. ‘56 & Shirley Barnum 

Barrick Gold of North America, Inc. 

Bechtel Foundation 

Robert R. Beebe ‘53 

BHP Billiton 

Gloria Blair 

Leonard W. Boyd Jr. ‘58 > 

BP Foundation 

Brandon-Legg Development Co. 

Butte Chapter of CPA’s 

Butte Mineral and Gem Club 

Robert L. & Shirley T. Calhoun 

Caterpillar Foundation 

Sophie L. Clement 

The Cobb Foundation 

Donald C. Cowles 

Joseph T. Daly Estate 

Randall L. Darr ‘79- Fidelity 

Charitable Gift Fund 

Arthur H. Ditto ‘64 

Dominion Transmission, Inc. 

Robert B. Donaldson ‘62 

Matthew S. ‘98 & Anne M. ‘99 Dresel 

Ralph C. Driscoll ‘81 

Christine A. & Stanford O. Dugdale 

Robert J. ‘79 & Joleen Edwards 

Belinda A. Erdelt ‘87 

ExxonMobil Foundation 

Edward L. Fidler ‘79 

Joseph E. Fowells ‘42 

Freeport-McMoRan Foundation 

Clark J. ‘85 & Joanna R. ‘88 Fritz 

Douglas W. Fuerstenau ‘50 


Golden Sunlight Mines, Inc. 

William J. Golden ‘81 

Robert R. & Pamela Green 

John R. Grieve & Ruth E. Grieve Advised 

Fund-National Foundation for 

Philanthropy 

Paul A. ‘99 & Andrea Hladky 

Barry J. Hansen ‘58 

Allan P. Herring ‘62 

Kenneth A. Hoar 

Holcim (US) Inc. 

Terry S. ‘83 & JoAnne M. ‘86 Holzwarth 

Robert G. Ingersoll III ‘79 

Joan G. Johnson 

Mark J. Johnson ‘81 

Joseph E. & Mary Pat Kasperick 


Kerr-McGee Corporation 

Kiewit Companies Foundation 

Kiewit Pacific Company 

Gary L. Knudson ‘70 

Bryan G. ‘97 & Kimberly Larson 

Lore Kann Foundation, Inc. 

Robert D. Macdonald ‘37 

Karen L. Mackey 

Marathon Oil Company Foundation 

Earl J. & Vivian McCarthy 

Kevin L. ‘97 & Kathy ‘97 McDonough 

Steven R. & Carol McGuire 

MDU Resources Foundation 

Microsoft Corporation 

Tracy M. Miller ‘86 

James P. Mischkot ‘69 

Mobil Foundation, Inc. 

Montana Auto Parts, Inc. 

MSE Technology Applications, Inc. 

Christopher J. ‘80 & Teri L. Murphy- 

Omaha Community Foundation 

Wilfred E. Nagel ‘50 


The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation 

Wally G. O’Connell ‘72 

Roger L. Oldenkamp 

Henry D. Olson ‘51 

Phil & Susan B. Patton 

John L. & Jean M. Peterson 

Edwin A. ‘73 & Barbara H. ‘74 Pettigrew 

Phelps Dodge Corporation 

PPL 

Rarus Railway Company 

Jamie F. Ressler ‘86 

21 

Rhodia, Inc. 

Rotary International of Butte 

A. Dan ‘61 & Maureen L. Rovig 

Daniel H. Sallee ‘82 

Schilling Family Scholarship 

Henry E. Schoo ‘55 

Fred D. Searle ‘80 

Shell Oil Company Foundation 

Ted E. ‘80 & Terri Skinner 

Small Mine Development, LLC 

Gerald T. Smith 

Harry C. ‘70 & Sharon Sowers 

St James Nurses Alumni 

St. Mary Land & Exploration Company 

Calvin L. ‘54 & Mary F. Stevenson 

John A. ‘87 & Charmaine W. ‘89 Styles 

John M. Sullivan ‘82 

Summit Valley Equipment & Engineering, Inc. 

Dempsey R. Swan ‘86 & Jennifer McGetrick- 

Swan ‘88 

George N. ‘84 & Laurel Swerdan 

G. W. (Bill) ‘67 & Julia A. Thompson 

Shirley A. Turley 

Christopher G. Whitmore ‘99 

The Williams Companies, Inc. 

J. G. Williams ‘62 

Youderian Construction, Inc. 

Dennis M. Zander ‘91-MDU Resources 

Group, Inc. 

Mark D. ‘82 & Deanne Zora 

Dean’s Associate - $500 to $999 

3M Foundation 

Hugh Adams 

Advantage Mud Systems Ltd. 

Aera Energy LLC 

Alcoa Foundation 

Joel Altman 


Edward L. ‘01 & Sheri Anderson 

Anonymous 

Paul D. ‘75 & Sandra L. Appel 

Robert D. ‘77 & Bronwyn W. Archibald 

Atlas Copco CMT USA, Inc. 

Aaron J. Barbie ‘97 

Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc. 

Kermit C. Behnke ‘73 

James J. ‘71 & Elaine M. Benner 

The Boeing Company 

Thomas F. Boynan 

BP ARCO Environmental Remediation 

Donald A. Bray ‘62 

Chris & Sandra Broili 

Gary Bunz 

Caza Drilling Inc. 

CDM 

Chapter X PEO 

Kim C. ‘85 & Kathleen Christensen 

Scott L. Coster ‘98 

Steven J. ‘73 & Dorothy A. ‘89 Czehura 

Delta Engineering, P.C. 

Phillip A. ‘76 & Betsy Doughty 

Keith E. ‘64 & Sally W. Dyas 

Joel V. Dyk ‘82 

Dyno Nobel Inc. 

John J. ‘64 & Deanna M. Ellis 

Fedmet Tubulars 

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 

Michael & Stephanie Fryer 

Byron R. ‘86 & Melinda Gale 

John F. ‘61 & Arlis Gardner 

Robert W. Garey Jr. ‘63 

Michael J. Garska ‘85 

General Construction Company 

Ronald L. & Ingrid M. Gintz 

William C. Goldberg ‘68 

Helori M. Graff 

Grover W. Gregson ‘48 

Paul A. ‘52 & Joan Guttormsen 

William R. ‘64 & Katie Halvorson 

Alice Hames 

N.B. Handy Company 

Mary Ann Harrington-Baker ‘79 

Shawna D. Hartman ‘98 

Hecla Mining Company 

Hensel Phelps Construction Co. 

John T. Hollow ‘83 

Aaron & Joy Holsinger 

Jean L. & John B. Hughes Jr. 

Ingersoll-Rand Company 

Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. 

Donna L. Ives 

Blaise W. Jelinek ‘96 

Lauri L. Johns-Andersch ‘91 

Eric H. Johnson ‘71 

Michael H. ‘90 & Kami Johnson 

Kennecott Minerals Company 

Craig T. Kent ‘86 

KR Office Interiors, Inc. 

Ann Krempasky 

Mark A. Laffoon ‘79 

Charles H. Ljungberg ‘68 

Marathon Oil Company 

Material Service Corporation 

Dorothy McBride 

Clinton L. Miller ‘47 & Gen Swendseid Miller 

Donald E. ‘74 & Maureen Moe 

Montana Section ASCE 

John J. Moran Jr. ‘87 

Gary O. ‘73 & Sheila M. Munson 

NorthWestern Energy 

Steven T. Owings ‘80

PK Kland Civil Engineers, LLC 

Precision Drilling, a div. of Precision Drilling 

Corporation 

Albert T. ‘80 & Bonnie J. Putzig 

John P. ‘83 & Mary C. Quinn 

J.S. Redpath Corporation 

Revett Silver Company 

Patrick R. Roche ‘88 

Rock Well Petroleum (US) Inc. 

Jon F. Salomonsen ‘87 

Elizabeth K. T. Schamberger ‘97 

Robert M. Shogren ‘64 

Kathryn A. & John Slyt 

Nolan D. Smith ‘87 

Joseph W. ‘91 & Jennifer D. ‘90 Sologub 

Spectrum Engineering, Inc. 

Spendrup Fan Company 

John T. Standa ‘89 

Donald R. Stelling ‘88 

Donald & Andrea Stierle 

John L. ‘68 & Peggy J. Sutey 

Robert B. Teller ‘99 

Tetra Tech, Inc 

Thompson Creek Mining Co. 

Trout Unlimited George Grant Chapter 

Trout Unlimited Westslope Chapter 

Paul G. & Kathleen N. Ulrich 

United Conveyor Foundation 

United States Gypsum Company 

United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties 

Vulcan Materials Company 

Garry R. Warner ‘80 

Bernard E. Warriner Jr. ‘84 

Whalen Tire, Inc. 

Jean G. Williams 

Emily L. Wilson 

Mary Yakawich ‘85 

Dr. Courtney A. ‘84 & Miriam Young 

1900 Club - $250 to $499 

Angela R. Aalbers ‘00 

Douglas M. Abbott ‘85 & Mary North- 

Abbott ‘85 

Jason M. & Karoline Archibald 

Katherine A. Arnold ‘87 

ASMT 

Clifford A. ‘43 & Ethel Barkell 

Daniel T. ‘71 & Darlene Berube 

Lexie Bianchi 

Nathan J. ‘91 & Heidi G. ‘91 Binau 

Bison Engineering Inc. 

William J. ‘59 & Gayola L. Borzick- Fidelity 


Elizabeth Bowler 

Daniel J. ‘82 & Cheri L. Bradley 

John V. Burk ‘65 

Terry A. Caetano ‘97 

Marilyn A. ‘96 & Douglas Cameron 

Canon Industrial Ceramics, LLC 

Patrick S. Carroll ‘88 

Joseph G. ‘87 & Lynette M. ‘88 Casagranda 

Jeffrey T. Chaffee ‘77 

Michael J. ‘77 & Rose M. C. ‘77 Cheney 

Chesapeake 

Dennis D. ‘80 & Alexis Chorney 

Bruce P. Clarisse ‘83 

Dr. Douglas A. Coe 

John X. Combo ‘47 

Community, Counseling & Correctional 

Services, Inc. 

Bruce E. Cox 

John J. Crowley Jr. 

Frank B. Cummings ‘81 

Kenneth W. Curtiss ‘91 

Connie L. Daugherty ‘96 

Jason L. J. Davidson ‘95 

Harmel A. ‘44 & Jane S. Dawson 

Edmond G. & Ann B. Deal 

Anita Dewhurst 

Earl J. Dodd ‘81 

Dayne K. Doucet ‘92 

John A. Downing ‘48 

Jami G. ‘92 & Donald C. Dwyer 

Marcelyn Eckes-Woods ‘85 

EDTECH Federal Credit Union 

Edwards Grocery, Inc. 

Stephen M. ‘89 & Deborah M. ‘89 Emge 

Mark A. Erickson ‘83 

Rolin P. ‘85 & Taffy Erickson 

Bradly J. ‘01 & Danyell Estes 

Glenn M. Eurick ‘77 

Rick & Tim Feltes 

Fidelity Exploration & Production Co. 

Dr. Joseph F. Figueira & Laura Lee Dunlap 

Michael J. ‘86 & Toni R. ‘87 Finstad 

Thomas L. Fithian ‘77 

FMC Foundation 

Harold W. Foss ‘54 

Fox River Stone Co. 

Don E. Friesen 

Kumar & Pankajam ‘93 Ganesan 

Global Impact 

Brian R. Grant ‘84 & Lesly-Rae Tribelhorn ‘84 

Laura Griffis 

Matthew E. ‘02 & Jennifer L. ‘05 Haas 

Timothy Q. ‘78 & Lisa Haldane 

John D. Hartz ‘70 

John F. Harvey Sr. ‘43 

Brian D. ‘86 & Anna D. ‘86 Hebert 

David A. Holy ‘85 

Ingraham Environmental Inc. 

Shawn R. ‘02 & Christina L. ‘03 Isakson 

Rodney A. & Mary L. James 

Gloria L. Jordan 

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Paul A. ‘82 & Jill E. Jordan 

Clark E. Jorgensen ‘94 

Annette Kankelborg ‘96 

Kennecott Energy Company 

Kiwanis Club of Butte 

John R. ‘73 & Carol T. ‘71 Knoepke 

Dr. Peter Knudsen Jr. ‘68 & Renee Sanchez ‘95 

Mark E. ‘94 & Renee M. ‘97 Kockler 

Anthony M. Lambert ‘83 

Lee’s Office City 

William H. Love ‘46 

Paul Mazzolini ‘78 

Robin B. McCulloch ‘99 & Juliann T. Crnich 

Brandon R. McLean ‘00 

Edward J. Metesh ‘78 

Mi Casa Rentals Inc. 

Carolyn I. Monaco ‘84 

Montana Abstract & Title 

Jerod M. Munson 

Walter E. ‘64 & Karen S. Nellis 

Northwestern Mutual Life 

Foundation, Inc. 

Thomas P. Paull ‘91 

Serge J. Pelletier ‘94 & Martine 

Boulet-Pelletier 

Ertie D. Phillippi ‘82 

Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. 

PNM Foundation 

Robert L. Pott Sr. ‘49 

Thomas A. Prater ‘41 

Saint-Gobain Corporation 

Foundation 

Blake R. Samuels ‘84 

Roy J. ‘47 & Pamela M. Sandvig-Fidelity 


Nanette J. ‘78 & Terry W. Schulz 

Michael E. ‘00 & Janae N. ‘98 Schumacher 

Steve R. ‘80 & Karen Schuyler 

Tyson E. ‘04 & Stacy J. ‘02 Schwartz 

David C. ‘99 & Lacie L. ‘06 Schwend 

Rocky A. Seale ‘91 

Russell J. Sheets ‘03 

Mikel Siemens 

Robert R. Smart 

Russell B. Smith Estate 

Mary Lou S. ‘83 & Dr. William K. Spath 

William A. ‘84 & Sherry S. ‘84 Squires 

David G. Stanhope ‘97 

John M. ‘85 & Ann S. Stannard 

Oliver O. & Helen R. Steele 

Gregory P. Stimatz ‘83 

Joe J. ‘75 & Ming-Ju J. ‘74 Su 

Gerald W. Sullivan ‘57 

James F. ‘77 & Sharon M. ‘87 Swendseid 

Tellabs 

Jennifer R. Tewalt ‘02 

Eugene T. & Ann M. Tierney 

Robert P. ‘59 & Shirley A. Toshoff 

Total Energy Services Ltd. 

USG Foundation, Inc. 

Douglas H. Wadman ‘60 

Warriner & Associates 

Wells Fargo 

Whiting Petroleum Corporation 

Wildhorse Management, Inc 

Allison K. Wright ‘90 

XTO Energy Inc. 

Rodney W. Ylitalo ‘65 

Theodore G. Zibell ‘79 

Friends of Tech $100 to $249 

Alcan Aluminum Corporation 

Scott & Lisa Alexander 

Gerald R. & Nancy M. Allen 

Altria Group, Inc 

Angel M. Alvarez Angulo ‘80 

Jacqueline J. Amaya ‘97 

American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. 

Dr. Collin D. Anderson ‘84 

Darrell J. Andrews ‘85 

Jo Jamette Antonioli ‘79 

Brad O. ‘87 & Francene ‘86 Archibald 

Ryan E. Archibald ‘97 

Lawry G. & Dara L. Arnold 

Brian W. ‘85 & Jo Arthur 

Jack E. Bailey ‘71 

Franklin B. ‘56 & Evelyn V. Baker 

Baker Hughes Foundation 

Jane Baker 

Ross & Vicky Bandurk 

Richard W. Banghart ‘60 

Robert B. Barnes ‘70 

Edward M. Barrett ‘82

Brian E. Beam ‘97 

Danny M. & Deborah M. Beard 

Paul V. & Loralee Beatty 

William T. Benes ‘71 

Marilyn & Ronald Benson 

Bentley Construction Company 

Paul C. Bertoglio ‘81 

Jody L. Bickford ‘94 

Arthur C. Bigley Jr. ‘60 > 

Dr. Cemal Biron ‘43 

John G. Bjeletich ‘60 

Black & Decker Corporation 

Paul L. Blair ‘65 

Jerome J. Blake ‘63 

Brad M. Blunn ‘99 & Janna D. Watkins- 

Blunn ‘99 

Viola Boehler 

James A. & Vanessa L. Bolstad 

Michael W. ‘00 & Sarah E. ‘02 Borduin 

Thomas L. Botts ‘88 

James C. ‘98 & Virginia Bowland 

Michael D. Bowman ‘73 

Terry J. Bowman ‘76 

Thomas M. Brady ‘72 

Kevin K. ‘83 & Jean S. ‘89 Brakovec 

John W. Breen ‘77 

Calvin Brenneman 

R.O. Briggs 

Edward F. ‘04 & Nadine F. ‘04 Brown 

Alan D. Buell & Carla Clegg-Buell 

Michael J. ‘99 & Kathleen E. ‘00 Bullock 

John J. & Nancy Burke 

Charles T. Burtch ‘58 

Thomas J. Bushly ‘84 

Butte Academy of Beauty Culture, Inc. 

Alan R. Byers ‘82 

Byrce Edgmon Trucking, Inc. 

W. Ralph Byrne ‘60 

Joseph M. Caddy ‘66 

Thomas S. Calzavara ‘87 

Charles V. ‘44 & Marion P. Campbell 

Carl M. Canfield ‘55 

John Cannon 

Richard S. Carden ‘77 

Martin E. Carlson ‘84 

Gloria A. ‘88 & Dr. David S. Carter 

Thomas A. & Lorette M. Carter 

Tony K. Casagranda ‘82 

Judi A. Case ‘99 

Marie M. Cassidy 

John E. ‘69 & Toni Cavanaugh 

Milind V. Chaubal ‘70 

Chestnut Grove Baptist Church 

Chevron Canada Resources 

Albert D. ‘67 & Diane L. Chiamulera 

Brooke An Chilvers 

Barbara L. Christenberry 

Robert L. Clayton ‘55 

David A. ‘76 & Patti A. ‘76 Cole 

John A. Cole ‘84 

Paul G. Comba ‘86 

John R. ‘86 & Alison M. ‘89 Conner 

Edward T. Conning ‘79 

Patrick J. & Linda L. Connors 

Larry J. & Bonnie J. Cook 

Kenneth J. ‘86 & Melani Cooper 

Corette Pohlman & Kebe 

Russell M. Corn ‘53 

Theresa M. Craig ‘02 

Mark L. Creveling ‘82 

William A. Crnich Jr. ‘98 

Michael W. Crum ‘94 & Evonne Driggs-Crum ‘84 

Albert Curtis 

Jeffrey N. Cutler ‘86 

Michael P. Czehura ‘04 

Thomas A. Dale ‘73 

Frank M. Davis 

Michele K. ‘86 & Ron Davis 

Philip R. Dean ‘05 

Margaret Delaney 

Edward & Jeanine Dennehy 

Raymond C. Derzay ‘47 

Brandon J. DeShaw ‘02 

Lillian L. Devaney 

Ricky L. & Kay M. Dighans 

Dawn M. Dobson ‘92 

James F. Doran 

Robert H. Douglass ‘79 

Jerome P. Downey Ph.D. ‘77 

Jannette Downey-Chorney ‘82 & Elton L. 

Chorney 

Herbert D. Drechsler ‘52 

Douglas A. & Ann R. Drew 

Joseph M. Driscoll ‘87 

Margaret M. ‘98 & Patrick J. Dudley 

23 

Edwin J. Duncan ‘54 

John T. Eastlick ‘50 

David L. Eck ‘82 

Laurence T. Eck ‘40 

Richard D. Edie ‘96 

Dana K. Edstrom 

Glen G. Edwards ‘84 

Lance J. Edwards 

James P. Egan ‘42 

James R. Ehret ‘85 

Michael P. Eichner ‘02 

Elizabeth Einhorn ‘87 

Andy J. Eliason ‘00 

Scott P. Elkind ‘84 

James C. & Mary Lou Elmore 

James L. Else ‘82 

Environmental Chemical Corporation 

Andrew C. Erickson ‘85 

Brian R. ‘96 & Kathryn H. ‘97 Erickson 

David J. ‘88 & Elizabeth J. ‘88 Erickson 

Jeffery M. ‘89 & Leah Erickson 

Eugene & Frances Ewanic 

Theodore H. Eyde ‘56 

John H. Ferry ‘44 

Matt V. & Olivia V. Fiamengo 

Steven E. Fisher ‘76 

Tracey L. Fleming-Reese ‘85 

Flynn Insurance Agency 

Silvio M. ‘41 & Barbara J. Fopp 

Larissa V. Forseth ‘98 

H. Trygve ‘66 & Nancy L. Forsythe 

Michael S. Francisco ‘79 

Friends & Co-workers of Karen Stout 

Brad C. Funston ‘78 

Kelly J. Galloway ‘91 & Brady Stands 

Jennifer N. Gambill ‘05 

Joyce Garrels 

Timothy S. ‘03 & Andrea M. ‘03 Garvin 

Deborah T. Gaspard ‘77 

Betty Jean Gillespie 

Douglas C. Gillespie 

Donald D. Goehler ‘52 

Thomas B. ‘88 & Debra Goeres 

John P. Gordon ‘97 

Lewis S. Gosnell ‘67 

Douglas D. Gradwohl ‘86 

Graymont Western US Inc. 

Trent W. Green ‘89 

Dr. & Mrs. Vernon Griffiths 

Eric R. Grinde ‘75 

Sidney L. ‘83 & Shirley Groff 

Michael W. Gronewold ‘93 

Rebecca C. Guay ‘82 

Jeffrey D. Guthrie ‘85 

Lindsay M. Guzzo ‘04 

John P. Hager ‘58 

Falinda R. Hall ‘79 

William P. Halvorson ‘87 

Ronald W. Hanni 

Marcia B. Hansen 

George T. Hanson ‘38 > 

Kirk L. Hanson ‘89 

Larry L. Harkins ‘73 

Elizabeth Harper Garlish 

Joseph L. & Ruby M. Harris 

Robin S. Hartley 

Hans E. Hartse ‘82 

Michael F. Harvey ‘85 

Timothy C. Haskin ‘86 

Catherine E. Hatfield 

Christopher J. ‘88 & Elizabeth S. ‘87 Hawe 

Ronald M. Hays 

Terrence M. Healow ‘82 

Hayden F. & Jann Heaphy 

Van Heare ‘73 

Leo A. ‘71 & Dorothy Heath 


John G. Hegenwald Jr. ‘73 

Charles H. Hewitt ‘51 > 

Bonnie J. Hickey 

Harlan E. & Patricia J. Higinbotham 

Patrick J. Hintz ‘92 

HKM Engineering, Inc 

Michael S. ‘01 & Sigrid Hoag 

Thomas K. Hohn ‘74 

Brian Holsinger 

Dean J. ‘74 & Jayne A. ‘73 Honey 

Gerald T. ‘48 & Esther E. Horne 

Tyler D. Houston ‘02 & Nicki E. Miller- 

Houston ‘01 

Maureen T. Howe 

G. Ben ‘56 & Margaret Huber 

Douglas F. Hughes ‘51 

IBM Corporation 

Brent G. W. Ilott ‘03 

Jay C. Iverson ‘01 

J.D.R. MT, Inc. 

Lynn L. & Leonard G. ‘77 Janson Jr. 

Criag Jarchow 

Don B. & Betty J. Jeffery 

Roger C. & Marian C. Jensen 

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies 

Adel M. Johnson ‘92 

David S. Johnson ‘58 

Edwin D. Johnson 

Gary J. Johnson ‘68 

Keith P. & Carol Johnson 

Scott R. & Joanne Johnson 

Steven E. Johnson ‘92 

Trish Johnson 

Angela L. ‘00 & John Johnston 

Donald R. ‘53 & Mary Jones 

Marcus C. Jordan ‘51 

Helen M. ‘91 & William P. Joyce

Gregg E. Junck ‘01 

Vincent M. Justinak ‘81 

Ketan N. Kadam ‘02 

William R. Kahla ‘49 

Michael R. ‘62 & Joan Keegan 

Debra D. Keeland ‘99 

Petronella Kelly 

Christine M. Kelly-Hirrill ‘89 & John L. Hirrill 

John H. ‘90 & Karen L. ‘90 Kennah 

Walter J. Kero 

Kelly D. ‘04 & William Kirschke 

Dan C. & Donna M. Kleckner 

Charles W. Klimper ‘84 

Frank J. Klobchar ‘77 

Cory A. ‘94 & Traci Knote 

James S. Knowlson ‘73 

Chris & Terry Kohlmeier 

Edward J. & Shirley P. Kohlmeier 

Christopher G. Kollmann 

F. Thomas & Delores T. Koogler 

Jerry F. Koon ‘57 

Donald R. Koza ‘51 

Richard B. Kramer ‘92 

Derek S. Kraus ‘95 

James K. & Sandra L. Kravik 

Sivarama Krishnan ‘94 

Lawrence W. Krizan ‘76 

GeorgeAnn Kugler ‘67 

Bobbie J. Kull ‘99 

David R. Kump ‘73 

Todd M. Lalley ‘94 

Kathryn O. & Robert H. ‘71 Lambeth Jr. 

Debbie G. ‘79 & Michael Laney 

Dean A. LaTray ‘88 

Dr. Ronald M. Layton ‘89 

Margaret S. ‘81 & James J. Leary 

Timothy C. Lechner ‘78 

Michael G. Lee ‘79 

James T. Leifer ‘68 

Susan Leland 

Wayne D. ‘64 & Patricia C. Lenton 

John G. Lepley 

Paul & Carla L. Lerman 

Glenn Leroux ‘85 

Leonard & Mary Kay LeVeaux 

Cindy R. Lewis ‘88 

Timothy J. Ley ‘94 

Lockheed Martin 

Zachary S. Loftus ‘97 

David L. Longtin ‘02 

Constance B. ‘85 & Edward J. Lord 

Sylvan Lutey ‘71 

Jackie K. Luther ‘02 

Luzenac America, Inc. 

Lawrence D. MacIntyre ‘70 

Susan ‘81 & Ralph Madison 

Felix & Leah A. Madrazo 

Swen O. Magnuson ‘86 

Leonard J. ‘73 & Kathleen Maki 

James A. ‘86 & Joanne B. ‘91 Malmo 

Daniel D. ‘92 & Kristen L. ‘92 Manson 

Joe & Ruth Markovich 

Richard F. Marvin ‘50 

Paul Matuska ‘85 

Darryl W. Maunder ‘76 

Bernadette A. Mayancsik ‘84 

James A. Mazza Jr. ‘65 

Donald J. ‘86 & Julie McBride 

Daniel A. McCaffery ‘90 

Andy McCammack ‘02 

John M. McCarthy ‘73 

Lawrence J. ‘56 & Margaret J. McCarthy 

William & Elaine McClean 

Brian M. McCormick ‘88 

Jack B. ‘48 & Anna Mae McCoy 

William E. ‘96 & Susan L. McDonald 

Kathleen G. McDonnell ‘84 

Andrew C. ‘80 & Charen McFarland 

Dr. Zena Beth McGlashan 

Darby J. ‘97 & Jovanka T. McKee 

Debra L. ‘97 & Calvin J. McKee 

John A. ‘01 & Courtney McKee 

David W. McLaren ‘84 

Charles B. & JoAnn McNeil 

Charles W. McPherson ‘52 

Jeffrey A. Merkel ‘81 

Joseph E. ‘87 & Jenni Micheletti 

John G. & Catherine J. Michunovich 

Michelangelo Micozzi ‘99 

Renee Y. Micozzi ‘99 

Brent L. Miller ‘85 

Paul R. Miller 

Millsaps Mineral Service, Inc. 

Milo’s Towing & Repair 

Philip J. Mischkot Jr. ‘51 

Elissa K. ‘74 & Thomas H. Mitchell 

Mike & Julie J. Mondloch 

Stephen R. Monninger ‘77 

Montana Petroleum Association 

Montana Resources 

David C. ‘89 & Diana L. Moore 

J. Sherrold Moore ‘57 

Robert E. Morris ‘84 

Minh L. & John H. Morrison Jr. 

Emmett T. & Mary S. Murphy 

Kenneth R. Murray ‘86 

Richard W. Nehl ‘87 

Rory D. ‘83 & Lisa Nelson 

Newland and Company 

Alfred B. Newman ‘47 

Long B. Nguyen ‘94 

Brian ‘89 & Marie Niekerk 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert I. Noble 

Laura J. Noem ‘86 

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Ross D. Noffsinger ‘90 

Novelis Corporation 

Bruce J. ‘78 & Annette Nye 

David B. Obolewicz ‘78 

Mark F. ‘86 & Sarah ‘87 O’Brien 

Edwin J. O’Connell ‘50 

Crystal E. ‘90 & Pat O’Connor 

Brian J. O’Dell ‘82 

Scott A. O’Dell ‘02 

Gerald J. ‘86 & Dee Dee A. ‘97 Ogrin 

Michael E. ‘70 & Ann T. O’Keefe 

Eric H. ‘74 & Diane L. Olsen 

Michael R. ‘86 & Stephanie Olson 

Stanley G. Olson ‘48 

Anne J. O’Neill & David Ryan 

William R. Opie ‘42 

Richard E. ‘77 & Patricia Orman 

Darrell W. Osinchuk ‘87 

Wayne E. & Patty Paffhausen 

Michelle A. ‘86 & Kenneth L. Palmer 

Gerry D. ‘84 & Barbara S. ‘85 Patychuk 

Lucas D. Paugh ‘05 

Marisa Pedulla & Dean Markovics 

Michael A. Pentilla ‘71 

William M. Peoples ‘78 

PepsiCo Foundation 

Mat Peters 

Frank E. Peterson ‘64 

Holly G. Peterson ‘82 

Joseph S. Peterson ‘01 

Mark R. ‘79 & Leslie A. ‘86 Peterson 

John C. Pfahl ‘77 

Dale R. Philippi ‘85 

Daniel B. ‘83 & Vikki Phillips 

Daniel J. ‘69 & Dianne Piazzola 

Jaye T. Pickarts ‘82 

Piper Jaffray 

George J. & Patricia A. Polich 

Gregory S. ‘82 & Katherine K. ‘83 Porter 

Leonard C. ‘49 & Joan C. Powell 

Clara M. Prater 

Jennifer M. Preble ‘05 

Michael L. ‘96 & Kathy Pudvay 

Queenstake Resources USA, Inc. - Jerritt 

Canyon 

Kenneth J. Quinlan ‘96 

Gregory J. Raetz ‘95 

Karla L. & Robert J. ‘68 Ramsey Jr. 

Arlan E. Rathke ‘58 

Gregory A. ‘86 & Dianne ‘86 Rau 

Brent D. Rauscher ‘97 

RD’s Party Shop 

Michelle J. Reesman ‘84 

Carl Q. ‘53 & Helen M. Rice 

Michael Richardson 

Philip J. Rickard ‘73 

David J. Riley ‘92 

Robert L. Ritchey ‘50 > 

Gary S. Rivenes ‘92 

Jadeen M. Robinson 

Rocklabs Ltd 

Raymond F. Rogers ‘85 

Stanley J. & Lana K. Rogers 

Don A. ‘55 & Delores Rohrenbach 

Richard J. Roos ‘02 

James C. Rosa ‘89 

Richard & Debra J. Rossi 

Earl J. Rudolph 

S.L.D. Holdings 

Byron & Sandra Sadler 

Samson Canada Ltd. 

Lee W. Saperstein ‘64 

Celia & Jeff Schahczenski 

William H. ‘51 & Laura Schlieman 

Patricia A. Schmechel 

Henry A. ‘67 & Karen Scholz 

Donald E. Schultz ‘78 

Alan J. Schuyler ‘77 

Ronald E. ‘72 & Kathleen C. Schuyler 

Donald R. Schweitzer ‘58 

Ernest L. & Katherine Seccomb 

Patrick E. ‘90 & Marie N. ‘89 Seccomb 

Second Edition Books 

Anita L. Sedor 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Sedor 

Aden L. Seidlitz ‘83 

Marie C. ‘99 & James T. Seymour 

Matthew A. ‘93 & Darcy Shipley

Paul Shogren ‘02 

Dr. Mark A. Sholes 

Christopher Jiles Showers 

Edward F. ‘64 & Patti Shumaker 

Selene M. Siddoway 

Rodney M. ‘96 & Mary Ellen Siemens 

Gerald G. Simpson ‘87 

Eric W. Skaalure ‘77 

Carl D. Smith ‘91 

David C. Smith ‘94 

Hillary A. Smith ‘00 

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Robert & Valerie Smith 

Thomas B. Smith ‘81 

Jeff M. ‘82 & Sheri B. ‘83 Snyder 

Delaney E. Sock ‘03 

Anthony G. Solan ‘86 

Herman A. Sommer ‘57 

Southwest Montana Chapter of 

Safari Club International 

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Spear 

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Stan & Marguerite Stawowski 

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Stenbeck 

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Techline Services Inc. 

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Frank M. Wright ‘99 

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Dr. William Yeagle 

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Pengfei Zhang ‘98 

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Corporation 

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Tech Contributor up to $99 

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Anne M. Aspholm ‘01 

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Jarrod C. Austin ‘03 

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Betty L. Babb 

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Kevin Babcock ‘96 

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Terri A. Bagley 

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Michael J. ‘95 & Roni Baker 

Robert M. & Amy L. Baker 

Terry & Maxine Bakken 

Robert A. Balbinot ‘88 

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Gene A. Barry ‘86 

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R. Tom Bartoletti 

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Sandra M. K. ‘86 & Stanley G. Beaudette 

Frank & Tina M. Beckman 

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Donna L. ‘86 & Michael Bryson 

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Career Futures 

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Joseph E. Cavanaugh ‘86 

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Tod S. ‘92 & Shawna K. ‘94 Chapman 

Allen T. Chatriand ‘02 

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Charles T. Clugston ‘91 

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Karen M. Cordes ‘92 

Patty & R.D. Corette Jr. 

Gregory G. ‘71 & Patricia T. ‘71 Cork 

Janet A. & Jay Cornish 

John V. Corra ‘70 

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Tiberiu I. ‘94 & Staci J. ‘92 Costin 

Ann M. ‘79 & James R. Courtney 

Leif H. ‘00 & Trilby A. ‘00 Cox 

Ralph F. Cox ‘80 

Samm T. Cox ‘92 

Stewart A. Coyle ‘95 

Patrick J. Coyne Jr. ‘88 

Edith I. Craig 

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Edward C. ‘82 & Laural G. ‘82 Crase 

Gordon H. Crawford ‘72 

Frank P. Crean 

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Sandra A. Crittenden 

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Robert M. Cronholm ‘87 

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Mary M. Crowe ‘96 

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Craig & Teri Cummings 

Frances Cunningham 

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Donald E. & Delores G. Curran 

Larry M. ‘75 & Kathy Curran 

Judy M. Cusick ‘77 

James P. Dahy ‘89 

Marty & Terri Daily 

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Lisa M. Dana ‘04 

Daniel Financial Services, Inc 

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Susan Darlington 

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Katherine J. Davis-Dunks ‘92 

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Michael J. Donally ‘92 

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EOG Resources 

Cheryl Erickson 

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Dr. Thomas E. & Kathleen Finch 

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Finnegan 

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Chad D. ‘93 & Lana J. ‘96 Fretz 

Vince & Brenda Friesz 

Gordon M. Frisbie ‘91 

Frontier Gunshop 

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Robert A. Gallagher ‘94 

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Stephen M. ‘83 & Elizabeth L. ‘84 Gannon 

George Garcia ‘85 

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Joel L. Gerhart ‘89 & Elizabeth A. Maida- 

Gerhart ‘87 

GFM, LLC 

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Arthur R. Hard ‘40 

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Homer Club 

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David S. Malyevac ‘59 

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Richard McNearny & Diane L. Trepanier 

Patty McPherson 

Dr. Carl A. & Lynn M. McQueary 

David L. ‘84 & Cheryl L. ‘83 Meier 

Paul M. Meister ‘88 

Peter Mejstrick & Loraine Bond

Thomas H. Melrose ‘54 

Elizabeth O. ‘85 & Harry Mencarelli 

Jennifer R. Meneely ‘04 

Lou Ann Mengon 

Joseph A. ‘73 & Kristine L. ‘73 Menicucci 

Richard C. Merrell 

Mike & Cindy Merrick 

Matthew J. ‘87 & Laura Mettler 

Matthew J. Meuchel 

Luke A. ‘04 & Brienne J. ‘04 Meyer 

Electo D. Meza ‘81 

Michael S. Mieyr ‘89 

Daniel F. & Michele M. Miles 

Douglas L. ‘95 & Sharon Miller 

Marvin R. Miller 

Kelly A. Mills ‘83 

Kaila Minehan ‘04 

Michael J. Minette ‘81 

Thomas B. Minette ‘85 

Jennifer L. Miskimins ‘90 

Jessica A. Moe ‘04 

Anita Mohr 

Anne Mollish 

Frank E. & Mary N. Mollish 

Karen Monaghan 

Rose C. Monahan 

Alexander Y. Mondlak ‘62 

Montana Tech Bookstore Employees 

Montana Tech Physical Plant Employees 

Wayne W. Montgomery ‘83 

Robert P. Moodry ‘98 

Esther M. Moore 

Herman R. Moore ‘84 

Bill Moran 

Lola Morgan 

Judith A. Morin 

Matthew J. & Meghan Morris 

Shirley Morris 

Tracy T. ‘78 & Marcia Morris 

Jason S. Morrison ‘83 

Kenneth C. Morrow & Bonnie J. Cook 

Toots Mosness 

James & Kathy Moyle 

Deborah J. Mueller ‘80 

Keri Mueller 

Diane M. Mulcahy 

Martin P. & Kay Mulcahy 

Richard M. & Jean Mulcahy 

William N. & Jo Mulcahy 

Brian K. Mullaney ‘82 

Conan S. Mullaney ‘03 

Trista L. Mullaney ‘02 

Margaret J. ‘92 & Terry Mullins 

James & Rosalie Murphy 

Judy A. ‘95 & John E. Murphy 

Amy Murray 

Florence Murray 

Christopher C. ‘99 & Misty M. ‘97 Myers 

Janet R. Myrick ‘89 

NARFE #460 

Susan E. Natiello ‘94 & Charles W. Greene 

John J. ‘95 & Jodi J. ‘87 Neary 

Renee P. Neary ‘97 

Charles Nelson & Mary Zartman 

Markus C. Nelson ‘97 

Jaclynn J. Neumann ‘00 

Darrell R. Newcomer ‘88 

Kyle B. Newell ‘95 

Newfield Exploration Company 

Laura D. Newman 

William R. & Marissa M. 

Newman 

Roberta Nicholas 

Charles R. Nicholls ‘79 

Terry L. Nichols ‘90 

Kurt R. Nielsen ‘93 

Marta S. Niemi 

Lee A. ‘85 & Colleen H. ‘86 

Nilson 

Roger A. Noble ‘84 

Wayne A. & Susan I. Noem 

Doug C. Nolte ‘81 

Noni 

Donald J. Norbut ‘83 

Thomas Norris & Jamie 

Mercado 

The North American Coal 

Corporation 

David E. ‘86 & Astrid K. ‘85 

Northrup 

Jim & Mary Jo Norton 

Scott A. Nuthak ‘87 

Mark R. Nuyens ‘91 

Lee D. Nyquist ‘78 

Desta O’Connor ‘84 

Chad E. ‘94 & Tracey Odegard 

Matt & Vi O’Dell 

Alice L. O’Leary 

Christopher M. Oliver ‘89 

Rosemarie A. Olney ‘93 

Leon & Christy Olson 

John R. ‘93 & Jennifer L. ‘95 O’Mara 

Mary O’Neill ‘96 

Paul J. ‘95 & Fran B. O’Neill 

Craig A. Opatz ‘84 

Christopher M. ‘98 & Dawn Opie 

Ronald R. & Carol L. Opitz 

Rick & Mary B. Orizotti 

Kathleen Orr 

Sandra K. Orser 

Travis B. Orser ‘94 

Julie M. Orth ‘87 

Allison M. Orvis-Thorne ‘86 

Abby L. Osborne ‘04 

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Narvin W. Osteen 

Steven J. Ouderkirk ‘80 

Daniel I. & Judith A. Owens 

Linda E. Palagi ‘94 

Dale R. Palke ‘82 

Michael S. ‘00 & Sherrie Palmer 

Georgia Pankey > 

Brian T. Park ‘99 

Kenneth & Debra Parks 

Joseph A. Pascavage ‘86 

William A. & Janet L. Pascoe 

Patchwork Pals 

Regina D. Pate-Terry ‘03 

David J. Patrick ‘95 

Marilyn J. & Anton J. ‘06 Patrick 

James D. & Christina E. Patritti 

Elizabeth Patterson 

Jerry L. & Sharyn V. Patterson 

Joshua T. ‘98 & Shannon Patterson 

George Paul 

Kale R. Paulson ‘99 & Emily L. Mauer 

Robert J. & Kathleen M. Pavlovich 

Gordon A. Payne 

Greg T. & Donna R. Payne 

Victor C. ‘89 & Christine K. ‘91 Pearson 

Luke B. ‘89 & Liz Pease 

Mel Pederson 

Thad A. Pederson ‘97 

Mary Allyn V. Peek ‘88 

James R. ‘75 & Debbie Pellegrini 

Miles W. Pepper ‘55 

Barbara Perino 

John J. Peters ‘88 

Rona Y. ‘89 & Jeremy M. Peters 

Betty Petersen 

Lana J. Petersen ‘95 

Julie L. Peterson ‘95 

Mark E. Peterson ‘89 

Daniel J. ‘99 & Dawn M. ‘96 Petritz 

Mary & Don Petritz 

Vickie L. Petritz ‘79 

Richard F. Pevarski ‘84 

Ronald M. & Mary S. Pfiefle 

Bernice Phelps 

Mark A. Philippi ‘88 

Gail L. Phillips ‘96 

Michael Phyfield 

Leonard R. Pickett ‘96 

Kenneth B. Pischke ‘85 

Jeffrey M. Pitura ‘90 

Derek E. ‘88 & Debra Pohle 

Dan A. Poindexter ‘70 

Tom Pomroy Sr. 

Dr. Karen W. Porter 

James E. ‘88 & Bonnie Potts 

Erin T. Powers ‘95 

Julie J. Powers ‘04 

Craig R. ‘94 & Gwendolyn D. ‘94 Pozega 

Claudia J. Pratt 

Shawn W. Pratt ‘93 

Lenore R. Prigge 

Richard L. Prigge 

Nigel C. Probert 

Mark D. ‘87 & Mari R. ‘90 Proffit 

Debbie ‘92 & Raymond J. ‘92 Puccinelli Jr. 

Judge & Mrs. James E. Purcell 

Bartholomew H. Putzig ‘83 

Quilici Glass 

Joseph & Georgia A. Quilici 

Margaret E. Quinn 

Francis J. ‘96 & Libby R. Raab 

Laura D. Rainey ‘86 

Ramsay School 

Frederic N. ‘63 & Joyce Ramseier 

Pamela E. Randall ‘88 

Robert T. ‘60 & Doreen B. Rask 

David G. Rasmussan ‘63 

Nathan H. ‘93 & Lisa S. ‘93 Ratz 

Edith D. Rautio 

Betty Ann Raymond 

C. R. Raymond 

Sarah A. Raymond 

Stephen J. Reardon Jr. 

Marty & Cindy Redd 

David L. Redfern 

John F. & Peggy Redman 

Brian A. Reed ‘96 

Carol L. Reed ‘95 

Henry E. & Mary H. Reed 

Shelley Y. Reed ‘92 

Joshua I. ‘01 & Stacy D. ‘00 Regan 

Kathleen J. & Kenneth G. Reick 

Tim M. Reilly ‘92 

Sara A. Repola ‘97

Residence Life 

Margaret & Daniel P. Ricci 

Daniel E. Rice 

Francis H. & Ardis J. Rice 

Raymond W. ‘89 & Gladys A. ‘91 Rice 

Terry T. Rice ‘96 

Cameron A. Rich ‘39 

Helen L. Richards ‘77 

John T. Richards ‘55 

Joe Richardson ‘99 

Bret L. & Kathy Rider 

Gaile & Wilda Rider 

Carole S. ‘82 & Jim Riley 

Renee S. Riley-Finnegan ‘81 & Michael 

Finnegan 

Michael G. Risher ‘92 

Mary Jane & Jack L. Ritter Jr. 

Mary Rivenes 

Kim S. & Daniel Roberts 

David W. Robertson ‘64 

Bruce M. Robinson 

Donald C. Robinson 

Lance Robinson 

William F. & Betty Robinson 

William J. ‘90 & Nicole Robinson 

Mary L. Robison ‘80 

Brendon J. Rohan 

John M. Rolich ‘87 & Becky Lane 

Richard L. Rosa ‘79 

Mark D. ‘99 & Heidi Rosenleaf 

Joseph & Alice Rosetti 

Tammy J. Ross ‘04 

Mary D. Rossillon 

Robert W. & Shirley Rossman 

Ruth Rotondi 

Robert H. Rowe ‘58 

Dr. G. J. Rowling 

James D. Ruch ‘98 

Jeffrey W. ‘82 & Cindy Ruffner 

Dr. Edward T. & Phyllis T. Ruppel 

Mark J. ‘85 & Barbara B. ‘85 Russell 

David H. ‘71 & Chris Rust 

William C. Rust ‘70 

Margret M. Ryan ‘93 

Raymond Salle 

Scott M. & Sheri P. Salo 

Shawna L. Salvatore ‘97 

Patrick J. ‘97 & Julie Sampson 

Vicki & John Sandford 

Sanjel USA 

Gregory H. Sanner ‘87 

Alan Q. Sarver ‘85 

Annette L. Satterly ‘93 

Linda A. Satterly 

Raymond & Lucille Savage 

Shauna M. Savage ‘94 

Robert E. & April Saylor 

Bruce A. Schaffer ‘92 

Darrell R. Scharf ‘74 

William J. Schmidt ‘88 

Erik D. ‘00 & Corissa J. ‘00 Schock 

Judeykay Schofield ‘80 

Bob & Sandy Schonsberg 

Valerie Schonsberg 

James & Diane M. Schrack 

David D. Schultz ‘83 

Scott A. Schwartzenberger ‘95 

Christopher L. ‘03 & Mary S. ‘02 Schweigert 

Donald & Lynn Schwend 

Molly A. ‘05 & Robb D. ‘04 

Schwend 

David H. ‘05 & Sarah Scott 

Edgar C. Scott ‘88 

Robert J. Scruton ‘48 > 

Paul T. Seccomb 

Michael S. & Patti J. Seely 

Jacob Seitz ‘02 

Dan & Debbie Severson 

Edward J. & Donnie M. Sexton 

Joseph B. Seymour ‘85 

Teresa R. Seymour ‘05 

James A. Shaffer Jr. ‘51 

James V. Shannon D.D.S. 

Joseph Shannon 

Kevin J. & Joan Shannon 

Timothy J. Shannon ‘03 

Glen Shean ‘49 

Doris L. Shefelbine ‘81 

Ray W. ‘82 & Joyce R. ‘87 Sheldon 

Robert G. Sheridan ‘58 

Aaron F. Shewman ‘95 

Dr. Henrietta Shirk 

Joe J. & Mary F. Shoemaker 

Samuel J. Shoemaker Jr. ‘83 

Charlene D. ‘02 & Frank Sholey 

RuthAnne N. Shope ‘00 

Peter J. & Pamela H. Simonich 

Roy W. & Dorothy B. Simperman 

Keith J. Sjostrom ‘91 

William S. & Kathleen A. Skeel 

Jack G. & Linda A. Skinner 

Dori Y. Skrukrud 

William B. Slaughter 

Michelle P. Sleaford ‘88 

Bruce F. & Beverly P. Sloan 

William L. Slosson ‘42 

Douglas G. Smith 

Larry N. & Deborah A. ‘96 Smith 

Mel L. & Alane L. Smith 

Patrick M. & Melanie Smith 

Sarah Smith 

Steven K. Smith ‘80 

William H. Smith ‘43 

Jackilyn A. & James B. ‘74 Smitham Jr. 

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Jon J. ‘97 & Jennifer R. Smitham 

Tina T. ‘96 & Charles Smollack 

Robert T. Sneberger ‘88 

Timothy J. Snelling ‘80 

Thad A. ‘91 & Patricia J. ‘93 Snethun 

J. Gordon ’90 Sobering & Colleen R. ’01 

Sologub-Sobering 

Brian A. ‘00 & Tifeny Solan 

Pat J. Solan ‘96 

Stephen P. & Kathryn Sorich 

Barney & Faye Sorini 

Charles J. ‘74 & Joette Speake 

Rita S. ‘85 & Robert J. Spear 

Ann St. Clair 

Arlyne J. St. Onge 

William L. & Mary L. Stallings Jr. 

Ryan D. Stang ‘02 

John & Karen Starcevich 

Gary V. Staudinger 

Roberta F. Stauffer ‘99 

Norma T. Stears 

Daniel O. & Kimberly Steele 

Max W. ‘77 & Sandra A. ‘80 Steiner 

Cora E. & Randy Stennerson 

Arlene M. Stepan ‘88 

Edward A. Stepan 

Barbara W. Stephen ‘89 

Sterling Mining Co. 

William F. & Rita Stetzner 

Herman C. Stevens ‘40 

Bill M. Stewart ‘70 

Floyd & Freda Stewart 

Michael C. & Debbie Stickney 

M. C. Stiles 

Ruth S. Stiller 

John & Colleen Stillwagon 

Lea Stillwagon 

Lee R. & Angela L. Stillwagon 

Elizabeth A. ‘96 & Joe Stimatz 

Wayne S. Stodden 

Linda A. Stone 

Darrel M. Storey Jr. ‘98 

Mary A. Storey ‘97 

Stephan M. & Mary Jo Stosich 

Karen Stout ‘75 

Robert L. Stratton ‘90 

Daniel S. ‘87 & Marla T. ‘89 Stremcha 

George & Lucille Stump 

Bob & Bernie Sturm 

Daniel J. & Charlotte B. Sullivan 

Mr. & Mrs. Dee Sullivan 

James F. & Jeanne Sullivan 

Patrick M. Sullivan 

Pierce P. ‘85 & Carol A. Sullivan 

Jared L. ‘04 & Shanda M. Sundberg 

Eletha M. ‘87 & John F. Suttey 

Leroy J. ‘77 & Dorthy Swanson 

Scott M. Swanson ‘00 

Peter H. Sweeney ‘59 > 

Kristin H. Syvrud ‘83 

Colleen L. Talbott 

John C. Tallon 

Thomas W. Tangen ‘95 

Joseph S. & Mary Louise V. Tarara 

Katherine Tarnoczi 

Becky B. ‘90 & Gary Taylor 

Anne F. Telling ‘00 

Anne M. Thielen 

Kendell V. ‘68 & Claudia Tholstrom 

John D. & Sharon E. Thomas 

Richard K. Thomas ‘96 

Shirley M. Thomas 

Vonnie Thomas 

Eva B. Thompson 

Todd W. Thompson & Karen Lee-Thompson 

William H. Thompson Jr. ‘61 

Robert J. & Patricia A. Thuesen 

Tracey L. ‘89 & Todd R. Thun 

Ernest E. ‘41 & Rose Marie Thurlow 

J. Brian & T. Eileen Tierney 

Marcia J. Tierney 

Judith S. ‘76 & Raymond V. Tilman 

Tracy L. Tiner ‘89 

Charles K. & Marilyn O. Tobin 

Mr. & Mrs. James Tobin 

Marilyn E. Tobin ‘88 

Mike & Chris Tobin 

Donald T. ‘89 & Diane C. ‘87 Tocher 

Jeffrey T. ‘95 & Norie Tochihara 

Robert W. ‘65 & Virginia E. Toivonen 

Craig E. Tomayer ‘91 

Jo Ann Tomich & Bob Hunt 

John J. Tomich ‘86 

Albert S. Tomlinson ‘93 

Jamie T. Torske

Dorlene L. Towey 

Pamela L. ‘84 & Michael L. Toyne 

Mrs. Bente Trapp 

David D. ‘94 & Patricia K. Traverso 

Robert L. Trevison ‘59 

Evelyn Trudeau 

John M. Trudnowski ‘98 

Jeanette Trythall 

Jamie C. ‘97 & Michael M. Tuck 

Katherine M. Tutty 

Carolyn M. ‘98 & Dr. Larry G. 

Twidwell 

Betty J. Uggetti 

James A. Ullman ‘91 

United Way of King County 

Philip A. Van Alstine ‘59 

Chris Van Nuland ‘85 & Ginette 

Abdo 

Edward J. Van Nuland ‘75 

Karen L. VanDaveer 

Gunnar & Mary VanderMars 

Kenneth & Mary A. Venner 

Travis W. Vetter ‘96 

Lori L. Vian ‘82 

Frances Vicars 

Christina L. Vidrich ‘03 

Michele R. Vidrich ‘90 

Richard R. ‘60 & Dorothy K. 

Vincelette 

Michael L. Vinton ‘89 

Thomas E. Vivian ‘82 

Harold A. Vogelsang 

Joseph M. Vosmik 

Travis Wagner 

E. Jean Waldbillig 

David D. ‘51 & Mary V. Walker 

Lee & Susan Walsh 

Stephen F. ‘80 & Julie Walsh 

Clark L. Walters ‘69 

John M. ‘76 & Diane E. Walters 

Randal T. Walund ‘92 

Tina C. ‘87 & Charles Wambeke 

Michael H. Wardinsky ‘00 

Gregory D. Waring ‘97 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Waring 

Kerwin L. Warnick ‘83 

Ronald G. ‘88 & Deborah B. ‘91 Warren 

Washington Group Foundation, Inc. 

Dustin G. ‘95 & Jennifer ‘01 Wasley 

Heath D. Watts ‘94 

William J. ‘81 & Laura Weatherly 

Arlene Weber ‘78 

Jerome B. Weber ‘57 

Thomas P. Weinheimer ‘83 

Wein’s Men’s Store 

Glenn H. & Louise E. Welch 

Jeffrey S. ‘98 & Kim Wells 

Mary P. Wendt ‘90 

Jeffrey S. ‘82 & Julie G. ‘83 Werder 

Melvin B. & Judith A. Werner 

Edwin J. Westerman ‘56 

Dr. Richard E. Westerman ‘56 

Dale Westhoff ‘83 

Westmoreland Coal Company 

John H. Wetstein ‘81 

Emmette T. & Betty Whalen 

Robert J. Whisonant ‘85 

Rufus Whitaker ‘87 

James W. White Jr. & Cindy Page White 

John A. & Catherine R. White 

Whitehall Geogroup, Inc. 

Herbert L. & Barbara L. Whiteside 

James & Kim Wichman 

Jim Wilham 

Lindsay R. Wilham 

James L. ‘03 & Shana ‘01 Williams Jr. 

Kathy J. Williams ‘99 

Mark J. & Linda K. Williams 

Paul D. Williams ‘85 

Ted D. ‘86 & Millie J. Williams 

Thomas J. Williams ‘72 

Alan R. Willse ‘87 

Mark A. Willse ‘87 

Donald J. ‘78 & Judy Wilson 

F. L. Wilson ‘42 

Faye Wilson 

Ken Wilson 

William S. Wilson 

William J. Winnick ‘81 

Steven E. ‘80 & Maggie Wirth 

Gregory P. Wittman ‘97 

Jerry M. Wood II ‘88 

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Justin J. ‘03 & Suzanne Wood 

Larry W. Wooden ‘68 

Travis M. ‘95 & Mary Anne Woods 

Heidi A. Wright ‘88 

John H. & Betty J. Wulf 

Joseph B. ‘88 & Lori L. ‘90 Wulf 

Leona Yerkich 

Marilyn Yezek 

YMCA Evening Water Walking Class 

Bradley J. ‘91 & Sandy E. ‘92 Young 

Herbert & Rosemary Young 

Gregory D. Zeihen ‘82 

John Zelem ‘54 

William F. Zelezny ‘41 

Melissa Zemljak 

Xiaobing Zhou 

Dr. Robert E. Ziegler 

Nancey J. Zobenica 

Zobenica Sheet Metal & Heating 

Clifford H. Zoch & Kathy Brooke 

Lifetime Donor Societies 

Members of the Lifetime Donor Societies 

achieve recognition for their distinguished 

philanthropic support of Montana Tech. 

College of Benefactors - ($500,000 

and up ) 

Anonymous 

Atlantic Richfield Company 


Rose L. & Anna M. Busch Estate 



*Phelps Dodge Corporation 

Robert R. Little Estate 

John J. McCarthy Estate 

John Vallega Trust 

Council of Regents - ($250,000 to 

$499,999 ) 

Thomas W. ‘76 & Mary Dyk 

Thomas J. Helehan Estate 

Ralph R. & Mary J. Kelly Estate 

Ruth M. Koch Estate 

*Newmont Mining Corporation 

USX Foundation 


Thompson Society - ($50,000 to 

$249,999 ) 


Anonymous 

ARCO Foundation 

ASARCO Foundation 




BHP Billiton 

BP Foundation 

Zach K. Brinkerhoff Jr. ‘86 

Elny L. Chance Estate 

ChevronTexaco 

Conoco, Inc. 


Consol Energy Inc. 

The Copper Club, Inc. 

E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. 


The Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. 




Jack T. ‘50 & Ann Gentry 

Jim Gilman Excavating Inc. 


Granite Construction Inc. 






Louise I. Hoback > 

Homestake Mining Company 


Robert E. ‘80 & Cathy Iversen 


William F. ‘65 & Cheryl Madison 


MERDI, Inc. 

Micron Technology Foundation, Inc. 

M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust 

The National Christian Foundation 

Edward O’Keefe Family 

William R. Opie ‘42 > 

Syble M. Orr > 

Pegasus Gold Corporation 



Eugene W. Price ‘52 

Richard G. Schaal Estate ‘39 

Schlumberger 

Schlumberger Foundation, Inc. 

Jerry R. Schuyler ‘77 


Donald & Andrea Stierle 

Evelyn E. Sullivan Estate 

Texaco 

UNOCAL Corporation

UNOCAL Foundation 

William H. & Margaret M. Wallace 

Foundation 

Wal-Mart Foundation 

Joseph A. Wiendl ‘41 > 

*Contributions were combined for recognition 

in the Lifetime Donor Societies. 

Legacy Society 

The Montana Tech Foundation has a special 

organization that honors and thanks our 

alumni and friends who have included 

Montana Tech in their estate plans, 

regardless of the dollar amount. 

Thomas W. Danowski ‘51 


Silvio M. ‘41 & Barbara J. Fopp 

Edward J. & Lorraine Francis 

Cherie A. Hawe 

Marian M. Owsley 


Harry C. ‘70 & Sharon Sowers 

Dr. James W. Vernon 


Gifts in Honor… 

Gifts can be made to the Montana Tech 

Foundation in honor or memory of an 

individual or organization. Gifts may 

be made to the General Fund or may be 

designated to a particular department, 

endowment or project. 

Carl Adler 

Trish & Carl Adler 

Charlie Brown 

Alice Collingwood 

Professor Willard Cox 

William W. Daily 

Kelly Celeste Dresel 

Tom Finch 

Joan Johnson 

Nancy & Howard Johnson 

Paul & Patty Johnson 

Ken Manchester 

Aurelio Madrazo 

Aurelio & Mary Madrazo 

Ross Metcalfe 

Vickie Petritz 

Kevin Shannon 

Shirley & Don Warner 

Gifts in Memory… 

James Archibald 

Mildred Bartle 

Northey Bartlett 

Bill Becknell 

Edward Bentley 

Louise Berube 

Elsie Bjorklund 

Arden F. Blair 

Theresa Bock 

Ann Bowler 

Lola Brennan 

Brett Buschelle 

Neil R. Butori 

Helen Casey 

William Chatman 

Virgil R. Chamberlain 

James H. Clement 

Ed & Pat Cohlepp 

Dennis Colomb 

Joe Conn 

Mary Daugaard 

Sid deBarathy 

Fred & Ione De Money 

George Dewhurst 

Bill Doble 

Phil & Grace Doughty 

Greg Elmore 

Dr. Lloyd Erickson 

Susie Fagliano 

Irene Fenton 

Mike Gilboy 

Bette & David Gleason 

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Dan Goles 

Hannah Gonshak 

Alan Griffith 

John Hanson 

Frederick A. Hames 

Robert Hasquet 

Dr. Charles Hewitt 

Elaine Hoar 

Russell E. Hoar 

Charlie Herndon 

Robert Holman 

Howard Holm 

Tom Hitchcock 

King Ives 

Clare Johnson 

Donald H. Johnson 

Donald W. Johnson 

Helen Jeanette Johnson 

Ted Jordan 

Mrs. William M. Kebe Sr. 

Darlene Keith 

Donald (Coke) Kelly 

Prof. Frank H. Kelly 

Ron Kenison 

Frank Kondelis 

Marie Sullivan Kravik 

George T. Krempasky 

Patty Kreyssler 

Gladys Lamuth 

Nancy Leatherman 

Donna Lowney 

Joe Mahoney 

Evan Martinsen 

Thomas Finley McBride` 

John F. McCarthy 

Pat McCarthy 

D. W. McGlashan 

Margaret Teresa McGowan 

Dr. Donald McGreevy 

Pat McLean 

Eli Milodragovich 

Frank Morrison 

Bill Murray 

Ray Murray 

Charles Pascavage 

R. Bradley Peterson 

Irma Pribyl 

Kathleen Proxell 

Colin Redden 

Jo Redfern 

Thomas J. Reopelle 

LaVonne Reynolds 

Joe Richards 

Wesley Richards 

Laura Richmond 

Iris Dobler Rigler 

Laurie Ripley 

Loretta Roberts 

Don Roberts 

Frank Rosich 

Ray J. Russell 

Jeff Satterly 

Nick Sayatovic 

Ricky Schmidt 

Mary Seccombe 

Russell Smith III 

William O. Spath 

J. R. (Bob) Stenbeck 

Koehler Stout 

Marie Kravik Sullivan 

Eugene Sweeney 

Prof. Emeritus Robert T. Taylor 

William Taylor 

Betty Templin 

Patsy (Shea) Thomas 

Helen Tocher 

John Twomey 

Julius Vanina 

Charles Vanisko 

Nita Vanisko 

Michelle Walsh 

David Westine 

Marlene Wilkinson 

Higbee Williams 

Robert A. Wilson 

Charles Winter 

Wyatt Wood 

Sam Worcester 

S. A. (Toby) Worcester 

Lester & Jeanette Zeihen

Decade Society 

This society recognizes our donors who have 

consistently supported Montana Tech for 

10 years or more. 

Edward G. Aldin Jr. ‘88 

Joel Altman 

Jo Jamette Antonioli ‘79 


Teresa K. Babb ‘88 

Thomas R. ‘76 & Linda Bandy 

Clifford A. ‘43 & Ethel Barkell 

David A. ‘70 & Helen Beard 

Paul V. & Loralee Beatty 

Robert R. Beebe ‘53 

William T. Benes ‘71 

David W. Bennett ‘66 

Daniel T. ‘71 & Darlene Berube 

Arthur C. Bigley Jr. ‘60 > 

Kristy S. Bird ‘91 

Donald O. ‘67 & Judy Birkholz 


Floyd C. ‘50 & Margaret J. Bossard 

Elizabeth Bowler 

Terry J. Bowman ‘76 

Calvet D. Boyle ‘76 

BP Foundation 

Thomas M. Brady ‘72 

Mary S. Bray 

Bradley W. Brown ‘86 

David J. ‘87 & Jane Browne 

Ida M. Brunell 

Marilyn P. Bugg ‘75 


Charles T. Burtch ‘58 

Thomas S. Calzavara ‘87 

Douglas & Marilyn A. ‘96 Cameron 

Charles V. ‘44 & Marion P. Campbell 

Carl M. Canfield ‘55 

Joseph G. ‘87 & Lynette M. ‘88 Casagranda 

Alexander L. Chaky ‘62 

Michael J. ‘77 & Rose M. C. ‘77 Cheney 

Hector A. ‘91 & Barbara J. ‘91 Choy 

Sophie L. Clement 

John R. ‘86 & Alison M. ‘89 Conner 


Ann M. ‘79 & James R. Courtney 

Ralph F. Cox ‘80 

Michael W. Crum ‘94 & Evonne Driggs- 

Crum ‘84 

Frank B. Cummings ‘81 

Judy M. Cusick ‘77 

James P. Dahy ‘89 

Joseph T. Daly Estate 

Daniel Financial Services, Inc 

Daniel Insurance Agency, Inc. 

Mark S. ‘90 & Joan M. ‘87 Danninger 


Raymond C. Derzay ‘47 

Lillian L. Devaney 

Barbara J. Doty 

Phillip A. ‘76 & Betsy Doughty 

Jannette Downey-Chorney ‘82 & Elton L. 

Chorney 

Herbert D. Drechsler ‘52 

Joseph M. Driscoll ‘87 


Dr. Fred N. Earll ‘90 

John T. Eastlick ‘50 

Dennis V. Egan ‘85 

Joseph & Edna R. Elich 

Leonard A. & Mona Erickson 



James L. Eymann ‘51 

Catherine M. ‘86 & James M. Falvey 

Michael J. ‘86 & Toni R. ‘87 Finstad 

Steven E. Fisher ‘76 


Harold W. Foss ‘54 

James B. ‘75 & Amy R. Fraser 


Douglas W. Fuerstenau ‘50 


Gregory Q. ‘96 & Julie C. ‘95 Gannon 

Stephen M. ‘83 & Elizabeth L. ‘84 Gannon 

Michael J. Garska ‘85 

Michael C. ‘88 & Julie A. ‘89 Glavin 

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Charlotte A. Godtland 

Donald D. Goehler ‘52 



Grover W. Gregson ‘48 

Dr. & Mrs. Vernon Griffiths 

Rebecca C. Guay ‘82 

Jeffrey D. Guthrie ‘85 

Paul A. ‘52 & Joan Guttormsen 



Barry J. Hansen ‘58 

Dorothy M. Hanson 

Joe N. Harstead ‘54 

John D. Hartz ‘70 

John F. Harvey Sr. ‘43 


Robert F. Heaphy ‘83 

Leo A. ‘71 & Dorothy Heath 

Allan P. Herring ‘62 


Charles H. Hewitt ‘51 > 


John C. Hilchey ‘89 

Margaret E. Hofacker ‘90 

Terry S. ‘83 & JoAnne M. ‘86 Holzwarth 

Cameron J. Houlgate ‘82 

Arthur F. & Dorothy J. Hruska 

G. Ben ‘56 & Margaret Huber 


Norma C. Job ‘91 

Helen J. Johnson > 

Clark E. Jorgensen ‘94 

William R. Kahla ‘49 

J. Ray Karvinen 

Joseph E. & Mary Pat Kasperick 

John R. Kavanagh ‘48 


Drew C. & Linda R. Kehoe 

James L. ‘41 > & Rose Marie Kelly 

John H. ‘90 & Karen L. ‘90 Kennah 


Constance C. Kenney 

Ronald P. Kissock ‘88 

Jodette M. ‘87 & Douglas G. Knock 

John R. ‘73 & Carol T. ‘71 Knoepke 

Dr. Peter Knudsen Jr. ‘68 & Renee Sanchez ‘95 

Garry S. Kolodychuk ‘87 

Jerry F. Koon ‘57 

Attila D. Kranyak ‘51 

David R. Kump ‘73 

Pascual R. Laborda ‘83 

Brent D. ‘88 & Mary M. ‘88 LaMoure 

Marvin A. Lanphere ‘55 

Gregory R. & Mary Leetz 

Duane S. Liebel ‘95 

Darin S. Lindsey ‘83 

Charles H. Ljungberg ‘68 

Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Program 

Lawrence D. MacIntyre ‘70 

Debi D. ‘84 & David Madison 

Susan ‘81 & Ralph Madison 

Felix & Leah A. Madrazo 

Swen O. Magnuson ‘86 

Richard F. Marvin ‘50 

George A. Mattson ‘52 

Marie A. Mavencamp ‘91 

Bernadette A. Mayancsik ‘84 

James A. Mazza Jr. ‘65 

Dorothy McBride 

Lawrence J. ‘56 & Margaret J. McCarthy 

Jack B. ‘48 & Anna Mae McCoy 

Mary Lynn McKenna ‘75 

Donald J. McMillan ‘61 

Charles W. McPherson ‘52 


Brent L. Miller ‘85 

James P. Mischkot ‘69 

Philip J. Mischkot Jr. ‘51 

Carolyn I. Monaco ‘84 

Wayne W. Montgomery ‘83 

Gary O. ‘73 & Sheila M. Munson 

Florence Murray 

Wilfred E. Nagel ‘50 

Rory D. ‘83 & Lisa Nelson 



Julie B. Norman ‘78 

Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, Inc. 

Bruce J. ‘78 & Annette Nye 

Mark F. ‘86 & Sarah ‘87 O’Brien 

Matt & Vi O’Dell 

Henry D. Olson ‘51 

Stanley G. Olson ‘48 

Richard E. ‘77 & Patricia Orman 

Steven T. Owings ‘80 

Michelle A. ‘86 & Kenneth L. Palmer 

Gordon R. Parker ‘58 

James R. ‘75 & Debbie Pellegrini 

Miles W. Pepper ‘55 

John L. & Jean M. Peterson 


Edwin A. ‘73 & Barbara H. ‘74 Pettigrew 

John C. Pfahl ‘77 


Ertie D. Phillippi ‘82 

Kenneth B. Pischke ‘85 


Robert L. Pott Sr. ‘49 

Thomas A. Prater ‘41 

Albert T. ‘80 & Bonnie J. Putzig 

Kenneth J. Quinlan ‘96 

John P. ‘83 & Mary C. Quinn 

Margaret E. Quinn

Frederic N. ‘63 & Joyce Ramseier 

Arlan E. Rathke ‘58 

Lisa S. ‘93 & Nathan H. ‘93 Ratz 

Gregory A. ‘86 & Dianne ‘86 Rau 

Robert L. Ritchey ‘50 > 

David W. Robertson ‘64 

Brendon J. Rohan 

Scott D. Rosenthal ‘82 

Joseph & Alice Rosetti 

Robert W. & Shirley Rossman 

A. D. ‘61 & Maureen L. Rovig 

Margret M. Ryan ‘93 

Lee W. Saperstein ‘64 

Annette L. Satterly ‘93 

William H. ‘51 & Laura Schlieman 

Judeykay Schofield ‘80 

Henry E. Schoo ‘55 

Nanette J. ‘78 & Terry W. Schulz 

Alan J. Schuyler ‘77 

Donald R. Schweitzer ‘58 


Robert G. Sheridan ‘58 

Robert M. Shogren ‘64 

Robert R. Smart 

David C. Smith ‘94 

Steven K. Smith ‘80 

William H. Smith ‘43 

Herman A. Sommer ‘57 

Barney & Faye Sorini 

Mary Lou S. ‘83 & William K. Spath 

Sherry S. ‘84 & William A. ‘84 Squires 

William A. ‘84 & Sherry S. ‘84 Squires 

Darren T. Starchuk ‘88 

Sandra Stash 

Oliver O. & Helen R. Steele 

Herman C. Stevens ‘40 

Calvin L. ‘54 & Mary F. Stevenson 

Bill M. Stewart ‘70 

Gregory P. Stimatz ‘83 

Robert L. Stratton ‘90 

S. Ilene Strong ‘94 

Ming-Ju J. ‘74 & Joe J. ‘75 Su 

Richard C. Sutherlin ‘77 

Eletha M. ‘87 & John F. Suttey 

Peter H. Sweeney ‘59 > 

James F. ‘77 & Sharon M. ‘87 Swendseid 

Tim J. Swendseid ‘84 

Laurie M. Tahija ‘81 

James D. ‘88 & Michele R. ‘88 Tangaro 

William S. Thielman ‘52 

Vonnie Thomas 

Eva B. Thompson 

Marcia J. Tierney 

Donald T. ‘89 & Diane C. ‘87 Tocher 

Robert P. ‘59 & Shirley A. Toshoff 

Betty J. Uggetti 

Charles Van Alstine ‘55 

David D. ‘51 & Mary V. Walker 

Clark L. Walters ‘69 


Murray D. Weatherhead ‘85 


Thomas P. Weinheimer ‘83 

Wein’s Men’s Store 

John W. Whelan 

Harry S. Whitcomb Jr. ‘41 


J. G. Williams ‘62 

Diane Wolfgram 

Dr. Courtney A. ‘84 & Miriam Young 

Dennis M. Zander ‘91 

Mark D. ‘82 & Deanne Zora 

First Time Donors 

This list recognizes donors who contributed 

to Montana Tech for the first time in fiscal 

year 2006. 

Hugh Adams 

Susan E. Adams ‘04 

Advantage Mud Systems Ltd. 

Aera Energy LLC 

Louis & Rainelle Aleksich 

Scott & Lisa Alexander 

John D. & Barbara Alonzo 

Alpine Bar 

David P. & Nancy E. Alzheimer 

American Institute of Steel Construction Inc. 

Sharon L. Amundson 

Anaconda Country Club Pro Shop 

Anaconda Ladies Golf Association 

Linda Anyan-Brown 


Jason M. & Karoline Archibald 

Lawry G. & Dara L. Arnold 

Aspen Manufacturing Co., Inc. 

Anne M. Aspholm ‘01 

Rex R. & Cindy L. Baack 

Terri A. Bagley 

Lance R. Bailey & Shani Thompson-Bailey 

Robert M. & Amy L. Baker 

Terry & Maxine Bakken 

Katharine Balfour 

Ross & Vicky Bandurk 

Michael M. Barth 

Susan A. Barth 

R. Tom Bartoletti 

Jean S. Baucus Foundation 

Brian E. Beam ‘97 

Danny M. & Deborah M. Beard 

Frank & Tina M. Beckman 

Lexie Bianchi 

Big Timber Reclamation 


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Gloria Blair 

Barbara I. Bleile ‘01 

Danica ‘02 & Chris Boe 

Annette Bolton 

Judith H. Bolton ‘95 

William R. & Linda C. Booth 

Cristi D. Boyd ‘03 

Thomas F. Boynan 

James J. & Linda S. Brady 

Danielle S. ‘99 & Ryan Brazill 

Calvin Brenneman 

James H. Britton & Margie Seccomb 

Peter & Jodi Brizinello 

Kelli A. Brock 

Alan D. & Marion B. Brown 

Mr. & Mrs. Howard C. Buchanan 

Gary Bunz 

Larry J. & Glenda S. Burke 

Catherine Bury 

Byrce Edgmon Trucking, Inc. 

Robert L. & Shirley T. Calhoun 

Celeste M. Callaghan 

Pegy Callahan 

John Cannon 

Ruth Cannon 

Canon Industrial Ceramics, 

LLC 

Jeri L. Cantwell ‘96 

Career Futures 

Michael A. & Vicki H. Carle 

Bob C. Carpino 

Anna C. Carter 

Brian Cassidy 

Dion H. & Patti L. Cassidy 

William M. Cavanaugh ‘80 

Caza Drilling Inc. 

Vicki L. Cazer ‘06 

Chesapeake 

Chestnut Grove Baptist 

Church 

Brooke An Chilvers 

Barbara L. Christenberry 

Devin J. Clary ‘04 

Janice Coffman 

Tressa Colomb 

Community, Counseling & 

Correctional Services, Inc. 

Larry J. & Bonnie J. Cook 

Janet A. & Jay Cornish 

Donald C. Cowles 

Bruce E. Cox 

Frank P. Crean 

Sandra A. Crittenden 

Stephanie M. Crowe ‘05 

Craig & Teri Cummings 

Donald E. & Delores G. Curran 

Marty & Terri Daily 

Lisa M. Dana ‘04 

Susan Darlington 

Robert & Catherine Datres 

Breann Davis 

Frank M. Davis 

Stephen W. & Adrienne Davis 

Philip R. Dean ‘05 

W. S. Deans ‘93 

Wayne & Marge DeBoice 

Edward & Jeanine Dennehy 

Ronda R. Devries 

Jeremy R. Dierking ‘03 

Norman W. & Maxine Dorsey 

Driscoll & Allen 

Jim & Mary Kay Driscoll 

Cheryl Du Toit 

Margaret M. ‘98 & Patrick J. Dudley 

James Dunfee 

Jim & Gloria Easley 

Adrian R. & Patricia Ebel 

Richard D. Edie ‘96 

Dana K. Edstrom 

Harry M. Egan 

Curtiss Ehrsam 

Denise Elakovich 

Emerson Elementary School 


Cheryl Erickson 


Bobby R. & Tammy M. Everett 

Eugene & Frances Ewanic 

Greg Facincani ‘85 

Karen Barclay Fagg & Russell Fagg 

Brad Fashbaugh ‘04 

John Fazio 

Fedmet Tubulars 

Rick & Tim Feltes 

Walter T. & Jennifer J. Fields

Gunnar & Sandy Fitzpatrick 

Ann Fletcher 

James & Mary R. Fortune 

Leslie Fowells 

Fox River Stone Co. 

Don E. Friesen 

Vince & Brenda Friesz 

Michael & Stephanie Fryer 

Raoul P. Gabhart ‘97 

Jason H. ‘01 & Kristi J. Gaines 

Robert A. Gallagher ‘94 

Jennifer N. Gambill ‘05 

Joyce Garrels 

Susan Gendreau ‘86 

General Construction Company 

GFM, LLC 

Rayanne Ghekiere 

Betty Jean Gillespie 

Douglas C. Gillespie 

Grace P. Gillette 

Ronald L. & Ingrid M. Gintz 

David L. Glaeske ‘92 

Myrene R. Glass 

Gilbert & Julie Glasson 

Global Impact 

Steve Godynick 

Darren S. Gollehon ‘05 

William R. Good 

Douglas D. Gradwohl ‘86 

Mrs. James G. Grant 

Richard L. & Helen Greenlee 

Katherine M. Gribbon 

Laura Griffis 

Colleen A. & Donald E. Griffith Sr. 

Gwen Griffith 

Joan F. Griffith ‘06 

Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Grimm 

Norma P. Gronfein 

Lindsay M. Guzzo ‘04 

Alice Hames 

N.B. Handy Company 

Marcia B. Hansen 

Janis D. & Doug H. Harnish Jr. 

Joseph L. & Ruby M. Harris 

Robin S. Hartley 

Charles W. & Patricia W. Harvey 

John W. Hawley 

Jerrold L. ‘04 & Kathryn G. ‘01 Haxby 

Ronald M. Hays 

Headington Oil Company, L.P. 

Chris Heard 

Brian D. ‘86 & Anna D. ‘86 Hebert 


Helena Regional Airport Authority 

Thomas D. Hennelly ‘04 

Gary J. Henrich 

Laverne Henrich 

Garry J. Henricks ‘99 

Cristie Hess 

Garth S. Hill ‘04 

HKM Engineering, Inc 

Holcim (US) Inc. 

Aaron & Joy Holsinger 

Brian Holsinger 

Gwendolyn Holsinger 

Norlene Holt 

Carolyn Hooper 

George H. & Patricia S. Horney 

Wayne D. Horney M.D. 

Mary L. Horton ‘03 

Betty J. Houchin 

Maureen T. Howe 

Helen Huddleston 

John & Marion Huddleston 

Robert & Lorraine Huddleston 

Mark J. & JoAnn Hudson 

Jean L. & John B. Hughes Jr. 

David J. ‘98 & Corinne ‘98 

Hulverson 

Peter E. Humting & Kathy 

Evanecz 

Theodore J. Hunt ‘98 

James F. & Marilyn J. Hyde 

Brent G. W. Ilott ‘03 

Ingraham Environmental Inc. 

Steve & Debbie Iobst 

Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. 

Donna L. Ives 

J.D.R. MT, Inc. 

Kevin & Mary Lou Jaansalu 

Criag Jarchow 

Jessica R. Jeffery ‘04 

Blaise W. Jelinek ‘96 

James H. Jempson 

Steven M. ‘96 & Kathleen D. ‘96 Jenkins 

Leanne H. & Kay E. Jensen 

Travis M. Jensen ‘01 

Michael L. Jessop ‘02 

Thomas J. Jinneman ‘89 

Darla R. Johnson 

Derek A. Johnson 

Karl J. Johnson ‘00 

Mark J. Johnson ‘81 

Ray & Heather Johnson 

Sandra Johnson 

Shane R. ‘99 & Lindsey S. Johnson 

Tressa L. Johnson ‘05 

Richard W. Jost ‘01 

Lore Kann Foundation, Inc. 

James & Linda Kapp 

Kennedy Elementary 

John D. Kennedy 

Walter J. Kero 

Dan C. & Donna M. Kleckner 

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Dennis J. Kohlman 

Christopher G. Kollmann 

Paul & Mary Kopco 

Tom C. & Lorena A. Kryzer 

Mary E. Kunish 

Tim A. & Andrea M. Lambert 

Bill & Marie C. Lappin 

Bryan G. ‘97 & Kimberly Larson 

Joshua Larson 

Mark E. Lawson ‘97 

Dr. Ronald M. Layton ‘89 

Kurtis J. Lean 

Marcus J. Lee ‘00 

Michael C. Lee ‘02 & Joanne K. Seccomb ‘03 

Ronald L. & Ardis F. Lee 

Corry B. ‘85 & Tim Leigh 

James E. & Lory S. Lemon 

John G. Lepley 

Mark A. & Joyce A. Lewis 

Montana L. Lindstrom 

Mike & Julie Lyons 

Eleanor S. Mackey 

Virginia Macumber 

Mary K. Maloney 

Katherine A. Malyevac ‘03 

Rock & Cindy Maricich 

William C. & Karen J. Marinos 

Regina J. Martin ‘93 

Material Service Corporation 

Douglas D. & Leatta K. Mathis 

Matthew C. & Mary E. Matich 

Quinn M. McCarthy 

Robert M. McCarthy 

Don & Charlene McClain 

William & Elaine McClean 

Matthew ‘04 & Jeralee McCleary 

Julie A. McElroy ‘01 

Brian McGowan 

Elaine C. McGree 

Charles B. & JoAnn McNeil 

Patty McPherson 

Jennifer R. Meneely ‘04 

Matthew J. ‘87 & Laura Mettler 

Matthew J. Meuchel 

Luke A. ‘04 & Brienne J. ‘04 Meyer 

Mi Casa Rentals Inc. 

John G. & Catherine J. Michunovich 

Renee Y. Micozzi ‘99 

Millsaps Mineral Service, Inc. 

Milo’s Towing & Repair 

Kaila Minehan ‘04 

Jessica A. Moe ‘04 

Anne Mollish 

Karen Monaghan 

Rose C. Monahan 

Montana Auto Parts, Inc. 

Matthew J. & Meghan Morris 

Shirley Morris 

Kenneth C. Morrow & Bonnie J. Cook 

Keri Mueller 

Diane M. Mulcahy 

Martin P. & Kay Mulcahy 

Richard M. & Jean Mulcahy 

William N. & Jo Mulcahy 

Conan S. Mullaney ‘03 

Christopher C. ’99 & Misty M. ’97 Myers 

NARFE #460 

Roberta Nicholas 

Henry E. Niles Foundation, Inc. 

Laura J. Noem ‘86 

Wayne A. & Susan I. Noem 

Thomas Norris & Jamie Mercado 

Jim & Mary Jo Norton 


Scott A. O’Dell ‘02 

Alice L. O’Leary 

Leon & Christy Olson 

Mary O’Neill ‘96 

Ronald R. & Carol L. Opitz 

Kathleen Orr 

Narvin W. Osteen 

Kenneth & Debra Parks 

Patchwork Pals 

Regina D. Pate-Terry ‘03 

James D. & Christina E. Patritti 

Joshua T. ‘98 & Shannon Patterson 

Lucas D. Paugh ‘05 

Peabody Energy 

Mel Pederson 

Marisa Pedulla & Dean Markovics 

Barbara Perino 

Mat Peters 

Mary & Don Petritz 

Michael Phyfield

Claud F. Pickard ‘59 

PK Kland Civil Engineers, LLC 

Tom Pomroy Sr. 

Claudia J. Pratt 

Precision Drilling, a Div. of Precision Drilling 

Corporation 

Nigel C. Probert 


Canyon 

Sarah A. Raymond 

Marty & Cindy Redd 

J.S. Redpath Corporation 

Tim M. Reilly ‘92 

Joe Richardson ‘99 

Bret L. & Kathy Rider 

Gaile & Wilda Rider 

Carole S. ‘82 & Jim Riley 

Rock Well Petroleum (US) Inc. 

Stanley J. & Lana K. Rogers 

Tammy J. Ross ‘04 

Mary D. Rossillon 

Earl J. Rudolph 

S.L.D. Holdings 

Byron & Sandra Sadler 

Raymond Salle 

Scott M. & Sheri P. Salo 

Shawna L. Salvatore ‘97 


Robert E. & April Saylor 

Valerie Schonsberg 

James & Diane M. Schrack 

Michael E. ‘00 & Janae N. ‘98 Schumacher 

Tyson E. ‘04 & Stacy J. ‘02 Schwartz 

Christopher L. ‘03 & Mary S. ‘02 Schweigert 

Molly A. ‘05 & Robb D. ‘04 Schwend 

David H. ‘05 & Sarah Scott 

Ernest L. & Katherine Seccomb 

Anita L. Sedor 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Sedor 

Michael S. & Patti J. Seely 

Jacob Seitz ‘02 

Dan & Debbie Severson 

Edward J. & Donnie M. Sexton 

Timothy J. Shannon ‘03 

Christopher Jiles Showers 

Mikel Siemens 

William S. & Kathleen A. Skeel 

Bruce F. & Beverly P. Sloan 

Russell B. Smith Estate 

Gerald T. Smith 

Mel L. & Alane L. Smith 

Patrick M. & Melanie Smith 

Robert & Valerie Smith 

Sarah Smith 

Southwest Montana Chapter of Safari Club 

International 

St James Nurses Alumni 

ST. Francis Veterinary Hospital 

William L. & Mary L. Stallings, Jr. 

John & Karen Starcevich 

Stan & Marguerite Stawowski 

Edward A. Stepan 

Sterling Mining Co. 

M. C. Stiles 

Ruth S. Stiller 

John & Colleen Stillwagon 

Wayne S. Stodden 

Linda A. Stone 

Karen Stout ‘75 

Stranahan Foundation 

Mark A. Suden Mining Construction 

Mr. & Mrs. Dee Sullivan 

Swank Enterprises 

Joseph S. & Mary Louise V. Tarara 

Katherine Tarnoczi 

Techline Services Inc. 

Anne F. Telling ‘00 

Tetra Tech, Inc 

Jennifer R. Tewalt ‘02 

The One Stop Print Shop 

Anne M. Thielen 

John D. & Sharon E. Thomas 

Shirley M. Thomas 

Ruth H. Thoning 

Robert J. & Patricia A. Thuesen 

Eugene T. & Ann M. Tierney 

Klaus M. Tietz ‘90 

Charles K. & Marilyn O. Tobin 

Mike & Chris Tobin 

Total Energy Services Ltd. 

Mrs. Bente Trapp 

Trout Unlimited George Grant Chapter 

Trout Unlimited Westslope Chapter 

Evelyn Trudeau 

Katherine M. Tutty 

Ricky L. & Cindy L. Vancleeve 

Karen L. VanDaveer 

Gunnar & Mary VanderMars 

Kenneth & Mary A. Venner 


Lori L. Vian ‘82 

Frances Vicars 

Joseph F. & Susan J. Vicars 

Christina L. Vidrich ‘03 

Vista Leak Detection, Inc. 

Joseph M. Vosmik 

John T. Vucurevich Foundation 

Vulcan Materials Company 

E. Jean Waldbillig 

Nancy Ward 

Jennifer ‘01 & Dustin G. ‘95 Wasley 

Melvin B. & Judith A. Werner 

James W. White Jr. & Cindy Page White 

John A. & Catherine R. White 

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Herbert L. & Barbara L. Whiteside 

James & Kim Wichman 

Wildhorse Management, Inc 

Jim Wilham 

Lindsay R. Wilham 

Shana ‘01 & James L. ‘03 Williams Jr. 

Anita Wilson 

Gloria Wilson 

William S. Wilson 

XTO Energy Inc. 

YMCA Evening Water Walking Class 

Pengfei Zhang ‘98 

Xiaobing Zhou 

Nancey J. Zobenica 

Zobenica Sheet Metal & Heating 

Clifford H. Zoch & Kathy Brooke 

Endowments 

Endowments comprise a 

significant share of the 

assistance provided by the 

Montana Tech Foundation. 

These endowments are 

established by donors in order 

to honor an individual, family 

member, or organization. 

Scholarship Endowments 

A. Dan Rovig Endowed 

Scholarship in Mining 

Engineering/Mineral 

Processing Engineering 

Alan Griffith 

Anton A. Anjel Memorial 

Art Schmidt 

Art Dyk 

Arthur J. Mattila 

ASARCO 

Baker Hughes Endowed Scholarship in 

Engineering 

Ben & Margaret Huber Endowed Education 

Betsy Wheeler Colman 

Bill Alberts Memorial 

Butte Chapter MT Society of Engineering 

Calvin F. Bossard Memorial 

Class of 62 

College of Technology 

Daniel E. & Nellie Crowley Athletic 


Don & Kathryn Ulrich 

Don Mahagin 

Donald W. Johnson 

Dr. Elmer E. Gless Scholarship Award in 

Biological Sciences 

Dr. John G. Davidson Family 

E.G. Koch and the D.W. McGlashan 

Edward F. & Cecilia M. Simonich 

Edward O’Keefe 

Edwin G.& Ruth M. Koch Memorial 

Eli Milodragovich Memorial 

Environmental Engineering 

Evan & Virginia Martinsen 

Florence Jane Norman Memorial 

Force Baney Jr. 

Frank W. Bowdish Metallugical Engineering 

Fred Crase 

Fred W. & Ione C. De Money 

Frederick D. Owsley 

Gale Family 

Gary L. Grauberger 

George A. Cloudy 

George A. McCracken 

Gordon R. Parker 

Gus H. Goudarzi Memorial 

Gustav Stolz Sr. Memorial 

H. Carl & LaVonne Johnson 

Harry B. Brinck 

Helen A. Combs Memorial 

Homestake Mining Company 

Hugh and Ruth Palmer 

J. Garrett Hoback Memorial 

Jack T. Gentry Research for the Chemistry/ 

Geochemistry Department 

Jack T. Gentry Research for the Metallurgical 

& Materials Engineering Dept. 

James B. Glover, Jr. Memorial 

James H. Clement 

James Kelly Archibald 

James Lee Fenton 

Jim Gilman Excavating 

John (Jack) Vallega 

John F. McCarthy Memorial 

John M. & Mary E. Norton

John P. Helehan 

John T. “Sherrig” Sullivan & Raymond J. 

Sullivan Memorial 

Joseph A. Wiendl 

Joseph A. Wiendl Presidential 

Joseph T. Pardee 

Julie Bossard Norman 

Kasperick Student Athlete 

Kenneth Christie Educational Fund 

Larry & Carolyn Twidwell 

Lee Percival Christian Memorial 

Leonard R. Judd Leadership 

Lester G. & Jeanette A. Zeihen 

Louise Noyd Berube Memorial 

Mac McKinnon Memorial 

Margaret & Floyd Bossard 

Margot K. Gluck 

Marguerite & Albert Carlson 

Marian White Arts & Crafts Club 

Marie M. Moebus 

Marie Sullivan Kravik 

Maureen & Mike Mansfield 

Maureen Mansfield 


Challenge Plan Cabinet 

Morningstar Non-Traditional 

Morningstar Traditional 

N.A. Degerstrom Inc., 

Scholarship in Engineering 

Nance Petroleum/St. Mary Land & 

Exploration 

Oredigger Athletic Scholarship Endowment 

Fund 

Paavo Puumala 

Pat Domme/Mile Hi Lions Club 

Petroleum Department 

Phelps Dodge Minerals Education 

Quinn Family 

R. Bradley Peterson Memorial 

Rarus Railway Company 

Ray Murray Memorial 

Reg & Syble Orr Endowed Chancellor’s Merit 

in Engineering 

Richard N. Miller Memorial 

Robert G. Ingersoll Jr. Memorial 

Robert William Hoy and Stanaway Family 

Ronald & Jesse Little Graduate 

Ronald & Jesse Little Undergraduate 

Rose L. & Anna M. Busch 

Roy H. Turley 

Russell Smith III Memorial 

S.A. (Toby) & Sam Worcester 

Sidney A. deBarathy 

Sigma Rho Fraternity 

Silvio & Barbara Jean Fopp 

Tech Vision 

The Ensign-Bickford Company 

The Ewing Scholarship Fund 

The George & Dorothy Relyea Memorial 

Thomas & Margaret Seymour 

Thomas W. & Jewel Eva 

Thompson Scholars Program 

Vern & Barbara Griffiths 

Vern Johnson Memorial 

Virgil R. Chamberlain Memorial 

Virginia Bready Danowski Memorial Fund 

Virginia Orton Rickman & Margaret Powers 

W. Milton & Gwen Brown Business 

W.M. Vaughey, Jr. 

Walter E. “Cubs” Coyle /Irene Davis 

Memorial 

Walter R. Lawrence Memorial 

Walter Todd Scott 

Wells Fargo Banks 

William “Bill” Harkins Memorial 

William C. Wilson 

William George King Memorial 

William J. “Gooch” Robinson 

Wm & Elny L. Chance Liberal Studies 

WM & Elny L. Chance PTC 

Wm. H. & Margaret M. Wallace Foundation 

Endowed Professorships 

Anaconda 

Anaconda II 

ARCO 

ASARCO 

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Brinkerhoff 

Gary Energy 

Howard Lowe 

McFarland Energy 

Newmont Mining 

Pegasus Gold 

Petroleum Faculty Salaries 

Rose L. & Anna M. Busch 

U.P. / Champlin 

Departmental Endowments 

Bureau of Mines 

Cortese Technology 

Metallurgical Laboratory 

Mining Department 


Stout Family 

Program for Excellence in 

Education Endowments 

Allen H. Engelhardt 


Dennis & Phyllis Washington Program of 

Excellence in Science and Engineering 

Glamis Gold 

Home Stake 

John J. McCarthy 

Margaret Powers 

MERDI 

MPCO/Entech 

Newmont Mining Co. 

Phelps Dodge 

Richard N. Miller 

Unrestricted Endowments 

Ralph & Mary Kelly 

Ralph & Arlene Vosdingh 

Silver Bow Oaks 

Other Restricted Endowments 

Raymond M. & Evelyn Z. Thompson 

Endowment Equipment Fund 

Ted S. & Gloria Lee Jordan 

Annual Scholarships 

Many organizations, businesses and 

individuals fund scholarships for Montana 

Tech students as part of their annual fund 

participation or in addition to that gift. 

American Federal Savings Bank 

Barnard Construction Company 

Brandon-Legg Development Corporation 

Butte Chapter of CPAs 

Butte Rotary Club 

Calvin L. Stevenson 

Cecilia Lund Oldenkamp Memorial 

College of Technology 

Computer Science 

Copper Club 

D.W. McGlashan 

Dee Motor 

Delores Labranche Memorial 


Environmental Engineering Alumni 

General Engineering 

Geoge R. Bandy Memorial 

Geophysical Engineering Department 

Granite Construction 

Granite Construction, Inc. 

Engineering Department 

Haynes Fund 

Headington Oil Company 

Helen S. Davis 

Joe M. Halvorsen 

John Bukvich Golden Anniversary 

Kasperick Recruiting Fund 

Larry & Carolyn Twidwell 

Lee’s Office Equipment 

Lorraine Boerner Memorial 

Matt & Anne Dresel 

MDU Resources Foundation 

Micron Scholars 

Mining Department Fund 

MT Tech Collegiate License Plate Program 

MT Tech PTC Public Fund 

MT Tech Scholarship Club 

Nance Petroleum/St. Mary Land & 

Exploration 

Nurses of St. James School of Nursing 100th 

Anniversary Commemorative 

Nursing Department 

Patrick McCarthy Memorial 

Peter Kiewit Son’s Inc. 



Powell County High School Jump Start 

Rhodia, Inc. 

Robert Bruce Tudor Memorial 

Robert S. Mackey Memorial 

Rocco D. Vacca Memorial 

Russell E. Hoar Memorial 

Staff Senate 

Tech Vision - Canadian 

Thomas Finley McBride Scholarship in 

Engineering 

Warren & Elizabeth (Kasun) Conrad

Matching Gifts 

3M Foundation 

Alcan Aluminum Corporation 

Alcoa Foundation 

Altria Group, Inc 




Arcadis 


Barrick Gold of North America, Inc. 


BHP Billiton 

Bison Engineering Inc. 



BP Foundation 


Caterpillar Foundation 

Chevron Canada Resources 

ChevronTexaco 


Delta Engineering, P.C. 



EOG Resources 




General Motors 

Honeywell Foundation 

IBM Corporation 


Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies 


Kennecott Utah Copper Corp. 

Kerr-McGee Corporation 

Kimberly-Clark Foundation 

Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Program 

Marathon Oil Company Foundation 

Microsoft Corporation 

Mobil Foundation, Inc. 

Nance Petroleum Corporation 

Newfield Exploration Company 



The North American Coal Corporation 

Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, Inc. 


Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation 

PepsiCo Foundation 


Piper Jaffray 

PNM Foundation 

PPL 


Canyon 

Raytheon Company 

Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation 



St. Mary Land & Exploration Company 

Tesoro Petroleum Corporation 

United Conveyor Foundation 

USG Foundation, Inc. 


Warriner & Associates 

Washington Group Foundation, Inc. 

Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift 

Program 

Westmoreland Coal Company 

Whiting Petroleum Corporation 


XTO Energy Inc 

> Deceased 

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Gifts In Kind 

Anonymous 

Blue Range Engineering Co., Inc. 

Caboose Mining Co. Inc. 

Don W. Foster 

Emerson Hall 

Jerry ’70 & Cathy Harrington 

Jerry & Anne Keely 

Meridian Instrument Co., Inc. 

John & Judy Simmons 

John E. Thompson 

J. David & Stephanie S. Walker 

Giving by Graduation Year 

1976 $188,215 

1950 $131,420 

1974 $45,270 

1977 $39,285 

1985 $34,467 

1980 $31,401 

1982 $17,230 

1986 $16,725 

1988 $9,950 

1979 $9,905 

The Montana Tech Foundation 

has made every effort to ensure completeness 

and accuracy in this report. 

Some errors, however, may have 

occurred. If your name has been 

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Class Notes 

1962 

Don Rolfe has joined Kimberly Gold 

Mines as Vice President and Chief 

Operating Officer. Don Rolfe received 

his bachelor’s degree in mining 

engineering in 1962 and brings 

to the company more than 30 years 

of engineering and mine management 

experience gained primarily 

with senior mining corporations. 

1966 

LeRoy (Roy) Wilkes was recently 

appointed to the Colorado Board of 

Directors for Quaterra Resources, 

Inc. Roy will serve as an independent 

Director in Colorado for the 

Canadian company. Roy recently 

retired as president of Washington 

Group Internationals Mining 

Business Unit were he participated 

in developing mining projects 

throughout the world, including 

Latin America, Canada, Europe, and 

the United States. Roy received his 

bachelor of science degree from the 

Montana School of Mines in mining 

engineering. 

1971 

Leigh Freeman has joined the Board 

of Directors for Galway Resources 

LTD out of Canada. Galway is 

a mining exploration company 

focused on developing two recently 

acquired advanced exploration 

projects in the United States. Leigh 

has over 30 years experience working 

in the mining industry staring 

his career with Placer Dome. Leigh 

received his bachelor of sciences 

degree in geological engineering 

from Montana College of Min- 

eral Science and attended graduate 

school at Golden Gate University 

Business School. He serves on advisory 

boards for Montana Tech and 

the University of Arizona. He is a 

Trustee for the Society of Economic 

Geology and is an invited speaker at 

industry conferences throughout the 

United States. 

1981 

Greg LeClaire and Julie Downey 

were married in Butte, Montana on 

June 10, 2006. Greg received his 

bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. 

Greg and Julie are residing 

in Sandy, Utah where Greg works 

for Dyno Nobel and Julie works for 

an orthodontist. 

Gary Hughes was recently hired by 

Doe Run Co. Gary has 24 years of 

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experience in the metals industry. 

He graduated from Montana Tech 

with a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical 

engineering and later worked 

for the school, and ASARCO in East 

Helena as well as holding posts in 

New York and Texas 

Jim Golden, licensed mining engineer, 

was recently appointed Chief 

Operating Officer of GoldSpring, 

Inc. Jim has over 20 years experience 

in the mining industry, including 

10 years with Peter Kiewit’s 

mining division where he was 

district manager. Jim received his 

bachelor of science degree in mining 

engineering and has owned his own 

consulting firm since 1990. 

1982 

Jeff Ruffner has been named president 

and CEO of MSE. He has been 

with MSE since 1990 and for the 

past 2 ½ years has served as general 

manager of the Mike Mansfield Advanced 

Technology Center, which 

is owned by MSE and employs 175 

people. Jeff Ruffner received his 

bachelor’s degree in 1982 and his 

master’s degree in 1993, both in engineering 

science and is a registered 

professional engineer. 

1984 

William (Bill) Robinson has been 

promoted to executive vice president 

and chief financial officer of 

MSE. Previously, Robinson was 

chief financial officer of MSE. Bill 

joined MSE in 1982. He is a certified 

public accountant and received a 

bachelor of science degree in business 

administration in 1984 from 

Montana Tech and a master’s in 

business administration from the 

University of Montana. 

1985 

Gary Kolstad has been named as 

new president and chief executive 

officer at CARBO Ceramics Inc, 

the worlds leading manufacturer 

of ceramic proppants for use in 

hydraulic fracturing of natural gas 

and oil wells. Gary has more than 

20 years of experience in the oilfield 

service industry and has been with 

Schlumberger Ltd since 1985 serving 

in numerous leadership positions in 

operations and marketing. Most recently, 

Gary was the Vice President 

for Global Accounts for Schlumberger 

Oilfield Services. Gary received 

his bachelor of science degree in 

petroleum engineering. 

1991 

Steve Anderson has joined Water 

& Environmental Technologies 

in Butte, MT as a senior engineer. 

Steve has worked for the Mine 

Waste Technology Program as a 

professor and also a research specialist 

for Montana Tech. Steve received 

his bachelor’s degree in society and 

technology in 1991 and his master’s 

degree in environmental engineering 

in 1996. 

1992 

Marilyn Malyevac has been promoted 

from accounting manager to 

controller for Portlock in Butte, MT. 

Marilyn received her bachelor of 

science degree in computer science. 

She and her family live in Butte, MT. 

1995 

Shawn Bryant has recently joined 

Great West Engineering. Shawn is a 

licensed professional engineer who 

brings 11 years of experience to the 

firm. He holds a bachelor of science 

in environmental engineering and 

will be primarily involved with land

development, water and wastewater 

infrastructure design and construction 

management. 

Chris and Jamie Toivonen announce 

the arrival of their son Conor 

Jaden Toivonen (9lbs., 3oz., 21 ¼ 

inches) June 17, 2006. Chris received 

his bachelor of science degree in 

mathematics and is currently teaching 

school in Superior, MT. 

1997 

Rachel Aspholm and Joel Scheett 

exchanged wedding vows May 

27, 2005 at St. Timothy’s Chapel at 

Georgetown Lake in Montana. Rachel 

received her bachelor of science 

degree in society and technology 

and is attending graduate school for 

dual master’s in human resources 

and public administration. She is 

an employment consultant for Butte 

One Stop Workforce Center. Joel is 

currently stationed at Osan Air Base 

in South Korea. The Scheetts will 

live in Mountain Home, ID. 

James P Erlandson formerly of Burlington 

Resources joins BPI Energy 

as a Senior Staff Reservoir Engineer. 

Previously he was team leader of the 

Kaybob Resources Assessment team 

working in Calgary, Alberta. James 

began his career in 1997 as a production 

engineer with Marathon Oil 

Company. James received his bachelor 

of science degree in petroleum 

engineering and currently resides in 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

Karin Mainzhausen recently 

completed the Principles of Practice 

of Engineering Exam and is now a 

licensed professional engineer in the 

state of Montana. Karin received 

her bachelor of science degree in 

environmental engineering and her 

master’s degree in environmental 

engineering in 1999. She is currently 

working at Morrison-Maierle. 

Judy Hursh and Jeff Staudinger be- 

came man and wife on July 15, 2006. 

Judy, a certified public account, received 

her bachelor of science degree 

in business and information technology 

and is currently a business 

analyst for Northwestern Energy in 

Butte, MT. After a honeymoon trip 

to New York the couple is living in 

Butte. 

1998 

John Trudnowski , a senior engineer 

with Water & Environmental Technologies, 

has passed the required 

exam and received his Professional 

Engineer certification in environmental 

engineering. John earned 

a bachelor’s degree in geological 

engineering in 1998. He is working 

on several environmental projects 

throughout Montana and the Pacific 

Northwest. 

Shawna Harman and Joe Bonini 

were married at The Perfect Place by 

Justice of the Peace Pedro Hernandez. 

Shawna received a bachelor’s 

degree in chemistry in 1998 and a 

master’s in petroleum engineering 

in 2000. She is a drilling engineer 

for Chevron in Houston, Texas and 

Joe works for Bonini Construction. 

After a honeymoon in Jackson Hole, 

Wyoming, they will live in Lagos, 

Nigeria. 

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Lauren Nicole Cockhill and Galen 

Hafla were married September 17, 

2005. Lauren received her bachelor 

of science degree in metallurgical 

engineering and is currently a senior 

engineer for Newmont in Carlin, 

NV. The couple is living in Elko, 

NV. 

Joe and Jamie Hardsty announce 

the arrival of their daughter Briley 

DiaLynn Hardesty (5lbs. 15 oz., 19 ¼ 

inches) on September 9, 2006. Briley 

joins her brother Bryton in the family. 

Joe received his associate degree 

in business technology from the 

Montana Tech College of Technology 

and is currently employed at 

Atchnison Taxidermy. 

1999 

Montana Tech has hired former 

player Nathan (Nate) Larson as 

men’s basketball coach. Nate, a 

Cut Bank native, has been an assistant 

at Montana State-Northern 

for the past four seasons. Larson 

played basketball for three years 

at Northern before transferring to 

Tech, where he was co-captain of 

a team that advanced to the NAIA 

national tournament. Nate received 

his bachelor’s degree in engineering 

science in 1999. 

2000 

Michael Hatten joined the Helena 

office of Tetra Tech as a design 

engineer focusing on environmental 

and geotechnical design. He 

graduated from Montana Tech with 


engineering. 

Justin Elings and Mary Hallock 

were married in Lewistown, MT on 

April 22, 2006. Justin received his 

bachelor of science in general engineering 

and is a contractor for Eves 

Construction. 

2001 

Jody and Dan Troupe announce a 

new addition to their family, Sawyer 

Drake Troupe born on June 6 (7 

lbs., 11 oz.) Sawyer is welcomed by 

two siblings, Ridge and Cade. Jody 

received her associates of science 

degree in 2001 and works at the 

Montana School for the Deaf and 

Blind. 

Andy and Stacy Jamison announce 

the arrival of their daughter Hailey 

Sandra Jamison (7 lbs., 13 oz., 

21 inches) born September 1, 2006 

in Denver CO. Andy received his 

bachelor’s degree in professional and 

technical communication and is currently 

working for Haliburton. The 

family is living in Fredrick, CO. 

Natoshia (Boyer) Centraro and 

Andrew Centraro of Bozeman announce 

the arrival of their daughter 

Finley Marie Centraro (7 lbs., 12 oz., 

20 inches). Finley joins her brother 

Grayson in the Centraro family. 

Natoshia received her bachelor of 

science degree in business information 

technology and works for Cardinal 

Distributing. The family lives in 

Bozeman, MT. 

Erica Simpson and Nate Yakawich 

exchanged weddings vows on July 1, 

2006 in Butte, MT. Erica received her 

bachelor of science degree in professional 

and technical communications 

and is the copy editor at the Montana 

Standard in Butte, MT. 

2003 

Mike and Carlie Watson announce 

the arrival of their son Bryce Patrick 

Watson (7 lbs., 12 oz., 20 ¼ inches) 

on September 21, 2006. Bryce joins 

his brother Alex in the Watson family. 

Carlie received her associate’s

degree in accounting technology 

from Montana Tech College of Technology 

and is working for Town 

Pump, Inc. The family is living in 

Butte, MT. 

2004 

Ashley Nichole Benbow of Yoakum 

and Lelan Jered Anders of Seeley 

Lake, MT were married June 16, 2006 

at Hebron Baptist Church in Yoakum. 

A reception was held at the 

home of the bride’s parents. Following 

wedding travel to Las Vegas, the 

couple will reside in Inez, TX. Lelan 

is a 2004 graduate with a bachelor’s 

degree in general engineering and 

mechanical and electrical options. 

He is an engineering coordinator for 

Baker Tools in Victoria. 

Tom and Lee Ann Hennelly announce 

the arrival of Jake Thomas 

Hennelly (7 lbs., 4 oz., 20 ¾ inches) 

born May 30, 2006. Jake joins his 

sister Erin. Tom received his associate 

degree in nursing. The family is 

living in Butte, MT. 

Jeremy Butcher and Sage DuBoise 

became husband and wife on July 

15, 2006 at Chico Hot Springs. Sage 

received her bachelor of science 

degree in professional and technical 

communications in 2005 and is 

working as the corporate graphic 

designer for Axion Worldwide, 

Inc. Jeremy received his bachelor’s 

degree in occupational safety and 

health and is working for Bechtel 

Corp as the environmental safety 

and health area supervisor for the 

state of Florida. After a trip to the 

Caribbean the couple is residing in 

Tampa, FL. 

2005 

Andy Anderson and Lisa Wagner 

were married on April 22, 2006. 

Andy received his Bachelor of Sci- 

ence degree in business information 

technology and is currently working 

at Insured Title in Missoula, MT. 

The couple lives in Missoula, MT. 

Inga Talbot and Randy Krastel were 

married March 31st at the Flamingo 

Hilton Gardens in Las Vegas, NV. 

Inga received her associate’s degree 

in registered nursing and works as a 

registered nurse at St. Patrick Hospital 

in Missoula. Randy is a Missoula 

police officer and the couple live in 

Alberton, Montana. 

Emily Peterson has been selected 

to receive the Governors Award 

of Excellence in Performance for 

2006. This award recognizes an elite 

group of state employees for their 

performance and dedication to state 

government. Emily received her 

bachelor’s degree in general engineering 

and works as a civil engineer 

for the department of transportation 

in Billings, MT. 

2006 

Philip Black joins Zoot as the newest 

addition to their client support 

team. He will be responsible for addressing 

an assortment of technical 

issues for both internal and external 

clients. Philip recently earned his 

bachelor’s degree in information 

technology and design. 

Nakoa McCullough is a systems 

administrator-hosting at RightNow. 

Nakoa recently received a bachelor’s 

degree in computer science. 

Josh Schmierer has joined Barnard 

Construction Company, Inc. in Bozeman, 

MT, as a project engineer. He 

recently completed his bachelor’s 

degree in civil engineering. Josh is 

currently working at the San Gabriel 

Dam Project near Azusa, CA. 

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Andrew Dare has joined Robert Peccia 

and Associate engineering firm’s 

streets and highways division in 

Helena, MT as an engineer designer. 

Andrew received his bachelor of 

science in general engineering with 

a mechanical option and a minor in 

math. He is working on the highway 

design of the Four Corners- 

North project outside Bozeman. A 

native of Bristol, England Andrew 

lives with his family in Butte, MT. 

Kimberly Walsh and Robert Daugherty 

became man and wife September 

24, 2005. Kimberly graduated 

from Montana Tech in 2000 with her 

certificate in practical nursing and 

just recently received her bachelor’s 

degree in health care informatics. 

She currently is working for Butte 

Orthopedics. Robert is an underwater 

welder for Montana Resources. 

The couple is living in Butte, MT. 

In Memorium 

John T. Mullany, 95, passed away 

on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006. 

John attended the Montana School 

of Mines for three years between 

1923-1933 while working for the 

Anaconda Company at the Stuart 

Mine. He graduated from the 

New Mexico School of Mines with 

a degree in engineering science in 

1934. John studied law through 

LaSalle University while continuing 

to work as an engineer. In 1939, he 

was admitted to the Montana State 

Bar. In 1989, he was honored by the 

State Bar Association with a fifty 

year pin. He practiced law until he 

went on senior status with the Bar at 

the age of 91. 

Mary Seccombe, 73, died after a 

long and courageous battle with 

cancer on June 19, 2006. Mary 

worked at Montana Tech, where she 

started in 1969 and retired in 1993. 

She was administrative assistant 

in the Office of Vice President for 

Academic Affairs 1969-1987, administrator 

of Graduate School 1987- 

1993 and secretary to the faculty. 

Mary also coordinated student and 

employee awards, represented the 

campus workers when the classified 

system was revamped, and was 

president of Tech’s Staff Senate. 

Upon her retirement, Mary had the 

title of staff emeritus conferred upon 

her by Montana Tech. That recognition 

stated: “Mary Seccombe’s loyalty 

and dedication have provided 

a class act for over 24 years … Mary 

has always contributed more than 

she ever took away … Her style was 

to waste no time on fanfare but just 

to accomplish things with a quiet 

sense of purpose.” Mary was appointed 

by Governors Marc Racicot 

and Judy Martz to the Upper Clark 

Fork Basin Natural Resource Damage 

Advisory Council that advises 

the governor on restoring resources 

lost to mining over the years. 

Diane Eve Pearsall, 64, died Thursday, 

August 31, 2006 in Butte, MT 

after a long illness. Diane was born 

and raised in Butte, MT attending local 

schools including Butte Business 

College and several Dale Carnegie 

course finishing her education at 

Montana Tech with her bachelors 

degree in society and technology 

class of 1992. 

Chester Freshour, 89, passed away 

August 20, 2006 after a short illness. 

He was born in Iowa and later 

moved to Montana where he completed 

his schooling. Chester started 

at the Montana School of Mines and 

was drafted into the Costal Artillery 

where he served in Europe 

and Africa in World War II. Upon 

discharge he returned to the School 

of Mines where he completed his

achelor of science in metallurgical 

engineering in 1949 and his master’s 

degree in mineral processing in 1950. 

Chester was living in Salt Lake City, 

UT at the time of his death. 

George Hanson, 91, passed away 

August 22, 2006. George graduated 

from the Montana School of mines 

in 1938 with a degree in mining 

engineering. 

David Charles Morris, 46, passed 

away September, 2006. David attended 

Butte Central High School 

and received his bachelor of applied 

science in business administration 

from Montana Tech in 1984. David 

previously worked for the Montana 

Power Company until 2001 followed 

by a position with the state of 

Montana. 

Marilyn (Tremblay) Babcock, 72, 

passed away September 27, 2006 

at Broadwater Health Center in 

Townsend, MT. Marilyn attended 

Montana Tech while working for the 

Social Security office in Butte. She 

received her bachelor’s degree in 

1981 in society and technology. 

Daniel Mahan Benjamin, 50, passed 

away September 29, 2006. Daniel 

received his bachelor of science 

degree in 1979 from Montana Tech 

in mining engineering. He began his 

career in North Dakota and moved 

to Salt Lake City to begin working at 

Kennecott’s Barney’s Canyon Mine 

in 1989 where he remained until the 

time of his death. 

Edward Lombard, 58, died May 24, 

2006 in Lewistown, MT. He received 

his associates degree in automotive 

technology in 2000 from the Montana 

Tech College of Technology. 

Thomas Daniel Macleod, 87, died 

peacefully May 25th, 2006 in Dallas, 

TX. Tom received his bachelor of 

science degree from the Montana 

School of Mines in 1940 where 

he was an honor student, played 

football and basketball, was the lead 

anchor on the gymnastics team and 

belonged to the Monogram Club. 

During his school years he worked 

underground in several Butte mines 

and after graduation began his career 

at the Belmont Mine as a safety 

engineer. In 1944, he enlisted in 

the Navy and served in the Philippines 

on a PT boat as commander 

of PT594. After the war he moved 

to Kansa City and began a 40 year 

career with Western Waterproofing 

and retired as executive vice president. 

He was an avid outdoorsman 

and only caught big fish. 

Michael Venner, 39, died due to 

sudden illness August 14, 2006. 

Mike graudated from Montana Tech 

in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree 

in computer science and business 

information systems. He managed 

various food services in Butte as 

well as managing several hotels. He 

earned his Certified Hotel Administration 

certificate in 2005 and served 

on many boards and associations. 

Mike was recognized throughout 

Montana as an exceptional hotel 

manager. 

Gary Mitton, 73, passed away at his 

home in Mountain Ranch, CA, December 

1, 2005. He graduated from 

the Montana School of Mines in 1955 

with a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical 

engineering. He was also a 

member of the Theta Tau fraternity. 

After school he lived in Peru for 10 

years and traveled around the world 

for the mining industry. His visited 

places including China, Turkey, the 

Philippines, Australia, Dominican 

Republic, and Africa. 

Peter Sweeney, 87, died on July 17, 

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2006 in Salem, MO. Pete grew up on 

a ranch in the Big Sheep Creek Basin 

near Dillon, MT. He served in the 

Armed Forces in World War II from 

November 6, 1941 to October 8, 1945. 

He was stationed in the south pacific 

and received the Bronze Starr, 

Asiatic Pacific Service Medal and 

the Good Conduct Medal. After the 

war, he graduated from the Montana 

School of Mines in 1959 with 


engineering. He spent most of his 

career employed by Cominco American. 

He and his wife Chris moved 

to Salem, MO in 1996 when he went 

to work at the Magmont Mines in 

Bixby, MO. He was active in several 

professional organizations including; 

the Salem Planning and Zoning 

Board, Missouri Mining Industry 

Council, American Institute of Mining, 

Metallurgical and Petroleum 

Engineers, SME and the Society of 

Economic Geologist. 

Theodore Duncan Nichols, 19 died 

Wednesday, June 28, 2006 in Wise 

River, MT. He was an avid bow and 

rifle hunter, fisherman and motorcycle 

rider. He completed his first 

year at Montana Tech, where he was 

studying to be a mechanical engineer. 

Leonard W Boyd, Jr, 81 passed away 

at his home in Buena Park, CA on 

Saturday, September 30, 2006. During 

and post WWII Leonard worked 

construction and oil explorations 

projects in the Adak and Point 

Barrow, AK. He was honorably 

discharged from the Army in 1954 

having spent time in the Pacific as a 

cryptography specialist. He received 

his bachelor of science degree 

in 1958 in metallurgical engineering 

from the Montana School of Mines. 

He spent the last 22 years working 

for CF Braun and Company and its 

successor companies. 

Call for Distinguished 

Alumni Nominations! 

The time has arrived to open 

nominations for the Distinguished 

Alumni Award, which will be 

awarded during Commencement 

Ceremonies on May 12, 2007. 

Alumni can nominate candidates for 

this honor. 

Candidates for this prestigious 

award must have received an associates 

or higher degree from Montana 

Tech, All Honorary Alumni, as conferred 

by the Montana Tech Alumni 

Association, shall also be eligible. 

In addition, candidates must have 

established a professional career of 

at least 20 years, of which five years 

have been in a definitely responsible 

capacity, and who has either contributed 

in an outstanding manner to 

the furtherance of his or her profession 

and/or has been an outstanding 

contributor to the College. 

Candidates can be nominated by 

alumni or faculty/staff/administration 

that hold Regents contracts. The 

nominator must first supply a brief 

letter of nomination summarizing 

why the nominee should be considered 

for the Distinguished Alumni 

Award. 

Once all nomination letters have 

been received, the Award Selection 

Committee will review all nomination 

letters and will select nominees 

who will be given further consideration. 

To nominate, send materials to 

Dr. Frank Gilmore 


1300 West Park Street 

Butte, MT 59701-8997 

Please direct any questions to 

the Chancellor’s Office at (406) 496- 

4129. The deadline for nominations 

is January 31, 2007.


Statement of Financial Position 

June 30, 2006 

(With Comparative Totals as of June 30, 2005) 

Note: The Foundation is audited annually by 

Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co., P.C. and received an 

unqualified opinion on its financial statements. The 

complete financial report with financial statements, 

related footnotes, and audit report are available 

for review at the Montana Tech Foundation. The 

Foundation’s IRS Form 990 is available on the Montana 

Tech Foundation website. 

Montana Tech Foundation: Assets Over the Last 10 Years 

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 

6,250,000 

0 

25,000,000 

18,750,000 

12,500,000 

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ASSETS 2006 2005 

Cash and cash equivalents $ 510,107 $ 686,279 

Receivables 

Pledge receivables 300,362 20,988 

Unconditional promises to give, net of 

allowance of $-0- 80,000 400,000 

Promises to give - life estate 420,000 420,000 

Other receivables 5,730 30,527 

Total receivables 806,092 871,515 

Prepaid expenses 5,393 4,284 

Investments 

Mutual funds - fixed income 7,870,014 7,148,074 

Mutual funds - equities 12,045,936 10,588,587 

Other land investments 150,000 260,000 

Equity investment in Southwest Montana 

Development Corporation 24,965 49,931 

Trust held by third parties 1,829,767 1,776,000 

Other 141,369 128,841 

Total investments 22,062,051 19,951,433 

Loan funds, less allowance for loan 

losses of $1,000 and $ 1,400, respectively 8,802 12,872 

Property and equipment 

Land 19,000 19,000 

Office furniture and equipment 86,126 80,167 

Training equipment 129,190 99,190 

Other 17,757 17,757 

252,073 216,114 

Less accumulated depreciation (54,478) (53,793) 

197,595 162,321 

Total assets $ 23,590,040 $ 21,688,704 

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2006 2005 

Accounts payable $ 11,154 $ 13,268 

Accrued expenses 6,971 16,842 

Liability for life estate 129,372 145,214 

Long-term charitable gift annuities 75,712 80,934 

Total liabilities 223,209 256,258 

Net assets 

Unrestricted 3,057,125 2,936,944 

Temporarily restricted 4,285,360 3,567,995 

Permanently restricted 16,024,346 14,927,507 

Total net assets 23,366,831 21,432,446 

Total liabilities and net assets $ 23,590,040 $ 

21,688,704


Statement of Activities 

Year Ended June 30, 2006 

(With Comparative Totals for the Year Ended June 30, 2005) 

2006 2005 

Revenue and Support: 

Contributions $ 2,276,408 $ 2,573,871 

Interest income 17,214 17,351 

Dividend income 541,739 454,962 

Operating support from college 44,800 104,600 

Project revenue 215,525 192,443 

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 277,197 631,083 

Unrealized gain (loss) on trusts held by third parties 53,767 71,127 

Investment income from trusts 86,600 80,550 

Miscellaneous income 11,691 2,149 

Gain (loss) on sale of assets - 9,636 

Gain (loss) from equity investments (24,965) 13,308 

Realized investment gains (losses) 537,175 157,785 

Change in value of split interest agreements (996) - 

Net assets released from program and time restrictions - - 

Total revenue and support 4,036,155 4,308,865 

Expenses: 

Educational program services 429,293 474,695 

Equipment distribution 5,847 59,372 

Professorship distributions 130,376 86,448 

Scholarship distributions 751,599 674,573 

Direct college support 89,905 89,568 

Fundraising 

Salaries and benefits 143,383 149,928 

Entertainment 5,601 5,431 

Postage, services, supplies 31,320 33,146 

Travel and other 7,112 14,735 

Capital campaign 17,446 4,338 

Supporting services 

General and administrative 92,527 70,329 

Office salaries and benefits 267,848 292,319 

Investment fees 129,513 114,269 

Income taxes - 6,337 

Total expenses 2,101,770 2,075,488 

Change in net assets 1,934,385 2,233,377 

Net assets, beginning of year 21,432,446 19,199,069 

Net assets, end of year $ 23,366,831 $ 

21,432,446 

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Board of Directors 

Board of Directors and Staff 

Chairman – A. Dan Rovig – Reno, NV 

Vice Chairman – Tom Bandy – Whitefish, MT 

Secretary – Gerald Van Campen – Sandy, UT 

Treasurer – Mark Zora – Butte, MT 

Directors 

Robert Bentley – Butte, MT 

Sundra Blake – Redmond, WA 

Mel Brekhus – Southlake, TX 

Chris Dugdale – Butte, MT 

Tom Dyk – Franktown, CO 

Rolin Erickson – Butte, MT 

Kathy Fischer – Butte, MT 

Peter Gross – Calgary, AB 

Mark Isto – Bozeman, MT 

Robert Iversen – Conroe, TX 

Robert Johnson – Tucson, AZ 

Montana Tech Foundation Staff 

Michael Barth, Prospect Researcher 

Kayla Corrigan, Assistant Director of Development 

Juliann Crnich, Assistant Director of Development 

Mike Johnson, Vice Chancellor for Institutional 

Advancement & Development, President 


William Kebe, Jr. – Butte, MT 

Greg LeClaire – Sandy, UT 

John Mansanti – Winnemucca, NV 

Julie Norman – Framingham, MA 

David Rovig – Billings, MT 

Dale Scholz – Clancy, MT 

Hank Scholz – Missoula, MT 

Jerry Schuyler – Katy, TX 

Robert Shogren – Newman Lake, WA 

Tom Staples – Butte, MT 

Sandra Stash – Anchorage, AK 

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Tammi Lester, Accountant 

George Swerdan – Calgary, AB 

G. W. Bill Thompson – Seattle, WA 

Ex-Officio Directors 

Frank Gilmore – Butte, MT 

Scott Sampson – Butte, MT 

Non-Voting Members 

John Evans – Butte, MT 

Susan Patton – Butte, MT 

Courtney Young – Butte, MT 

Dean Markovics, Assistant Director of Development 

Colleen McDonald, Administrative Assistant 

Vicki Sandford, Administration/Accounting Support 

Melissa Smyth, Accounting Intern 

Mary Lou Spath, Administration/Computer Services

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Montana Tech Takes on the World 

Alumni by state, province and country of residence 

36 

199 

582 

3761 

52 

59 

126 319 

30 26 

2 

245 

25 32 6 

15 17 

199 166 

65 30 29 

50 

14 

387 20 28 14 47 

336 

64 21 

198 63 

15 

31 

2 18 17 

37 

402 42 

57 

Source: Montana Tech Foundation database, 

October 2006, alumni mailing addresses. 

With no Montana Tech alumni, Greenland 

and Antarctica not shown due to space 

considerations. 

4 

7 

1 

1 

2 

3 

2 

3 

1 

1 

46 

10 

3 

3 

1 

1 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

3 

1 

1 

3 

1 

Massachusetts 19 

Connecticut 11 

Rhode Island 3 

Maryland 18 

Delaware 2 

District of Columbia 4 

West Virginia 11 

4 

1 

7 

8 

6 

2 

6 

3

The individual goals represented in Montana Tech’s 

first-ever comprehensive campaign indicate in a tangible 

way the commitment to the institution’s future and to 

the students of tomorrow.

MNews December 2006 - Montana Tech of the University of Montana

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