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VOL. 50, NO. 1 • SPRING 2010
Published by the Adams State College Foundation
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EDITOR & DESIGNER
Julie Waechter
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Linda Relyea ’96
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jenna Bohnen ’10 • Sonny Chavez ’10 • Chris Day
Mark Finney • Eric Flores ’11 • Gaylene Horning ’94
PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE
Dr. David Svaldi
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ADAMS STATE COLLEGE
Tim Walters ’73 Chair
Ann Rice Vice Chair
Gigi Darricades • Mary Griffin • Ramon Montoya ’69
Arnold Salazar ‘75 • Charles Scoggin, M.D.
Steve Valdez ’87 • Dr. Tim Armstrong Faculty Trustee
Robin Pryor Student Trustee
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD
Lori Lee Laske ’91, ’01
Executive Secretary/Director of Alumni Relations
Toney Cantu ’70 President
Kasey Russell ’03 Vice President
Karen Rubidoux Miller ’94 Secretary
Leslie Doyle ’95, ’00 • D. Mike Garcia ’73, ’77
Robert Oringdulph ’71 • Sandy Ortega ’74 • Chris Page ’02, ’03
Jeremy Ratliff ’96 • Brian Rossbert ’02
Rich Scanga ’75 • Liz Tabeling-Garcia ’96, ’06
ASC FOUNDATION BOARD
Genevieve Cooper President
Duane Bussey ’82 Vice President
John A. Marvel ’70 Secretary/Treasurer
Russell Achatz ’85 • Keith Cerny • Dale Hettinger ’64
Charles “Chuck” Houser ’62 • Jeni Jack ’85
Ray Kogovsek ’64 • Dr. John McDaniel • Cindy Palmer
Rich Scanga ’75 • Chris Sittler ’04 • Ray Skeff
Izora Southway ’66 • Eldo Wall • Michael Ware ’69
FOUNDATION HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Marguerite Salazar ’75, ’76
FOUNDATION EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
Sharon Carter • Bob Copeland ’49
Richard Jacobs • Harold Kelloff
Bill Moyers ’39 • Ralph Outcalt • John Reason
J. Byron Uhrich • R. Paul Wagner
FOUNDATION EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Dr. David Svaldi ASC President
Tammy Lopez ’91, ’00 Executive Director of the Foundation
Steve Valdez ’87 Trustee Liaison
GRIZZLY CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Keith Cerny Chair • Dave Barrows Vice Chair
Dennis Ortiz ’79 • Ric Cline ’71
Ericha Loosbrock • Jeni Jack ’85 • Joe Martinez ’99
Jay Meyer • Dennis Shioshita ‘77 • Steve Valdez ’87
ADAMS STATE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
Adams State College dedicates its resources to provide opportunity
and access for all students. The College is an innovative leader that
recognizes the inherent educational value of diversity. It is a catalyst
for the educational, cultural, and economic interests of rural
Colorado, the surrounding region, and the global community.
president’s letter:
college opportunity: let’s pay it forward
Seventy-eight million baby boomers are set to retire in the
near future. As part of this group, I am in company with the
most highly educated generation in American history. My
generation took advantage of relatively inexpensive post-secondary
education subsidized by direct state support of public
colleges and universities, as well as by federally subsidized student
loans and benefits from the original GI Bill.
For many years the United States could claim the highest
average of college educated citizens in the world. But as us old David Svaldi
geezers have started to retire, the U.S. may be losing its lead to
India, China, and others.
There is a new “bubble” of college-age students that could replace us retiring
boomers. Their circumstances are similar to mine in the 1960s: most are not affluent,
and they may be the first individuals in their family to attend college. However,
these students do not look like me – lucky for them. The largest percentage of these
potential students is Hispanic and lives in the West and the Southwest U.S.
Opportunities for today’s students are more limited. Relative to the 1960s, public
higher education is very expensive. With increasing demands on state budgets, the
proportion devoted to subsidizing public colleges and universities has fallen, causing
tuition to increase even more. Complex requirements can make the Free Federal
Application for Financial Aid Form (FASAFA) daunting to first generation families.
Loan industry abuses, as well as the recent recession’s bank meltdown make applying
for and receiving a subsidized college loan a complex process. And while the “New”
GI Bill benefits are excellent, actually receiving those benefits is another question.
Contrary to common belief, income level is the single most powerful predictor of
who will graduate from college. A recent study referenced in The Chronicle of Higher
Education indicated that only 10 percent of U.S. college students in the lowest income
quartiles will complete a 4-year college degree in 4-6 years. In contrast, the
completion rate for students in the highest income quartile is 76 percent.
Income disparities and class stratification in the U.S have grown since the 1960s.
In fact, one research summary indicates the gap between rich and poor will widen
further, if the current trend continues. Some citizens will have access to all our society
can offer, while others will be frozen into poverty and low-paying jobs. (Think
of this as Aspen vs. the temporary housing communities near Eagle and Rifle).
Most students of history have a general understanding of the French Revolution
and the violence that arose from poverty and class stratification. The greatest threat
to our affluence and security as a nation is not from without our borders; it will be
from within. No great civilization has ever survived such social stratification. We
need to find ways, despite economic challenges, to support access to and success in
higher education. The future of our young people and our country depends on
meeting this challenge.
I am confident the coming generation can succeed (and will hopefully do a better
job than us boomers), but we need to ensure they have a fair chance at the same opportunities
we had.
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Second-year Porter Scholar Amber Harlan epitomizes the qualities sought in students for
the program, established by alumnus William Porter and his wife, Joan. Read more on
page 12.

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cover story
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Porter Scholars: Doing the Math - and the Science ~ Page 12
On your marks, get set ... test 8
Stayed tuned into your personal GPS 10
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adams updates 4
ASC Enrollment continues to rise
ASC actors sweep first two places in Rocky Mountain Theatre Festival
Arnold Salazar ‘75 joins ASC Trustees
giving
Dig In - North Campus Transformation 16
donor report 18
alumnotes 36
great stories 41
Alumni team up at UNLV
alumni scrapbook 44
sports scenes 46
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the transformation of asc’s north campus is
well into Phase I. The new Residences at Rex (above) will house 65 students
in a four-story apartment complex. Most of those apartments will overlook
Rex Stadium. The new building includes community stadium facilities, which
will feature a restaurant/community room, President’s and Alumni boxes, and
new home stands (right). The Alamosa City Council recently approved ASC’s
request to vacate portions of Stadium Dr. and Richardson Ave. for the North
Campus Green and more campus parking.
Students recently moved into fully remodeled rooms in Coronado A wing
(below left); improvements include carpeting throughout. Work immediately
began on Coronado D wing, to be followed this summer by remodeling of
Girault South. The new apartments and remodeled halls will welcome students
to campus next fall.
Design work is beginning on Phase II projects, which include remodeling
the ES and Music buildings, as well as the Leon Memorial Concert Hall. A
new soccer/lacrosse field (below right) for both men’s and women’s teams will
be ready for competition this fall. For more info, go to www.adams.edu/construction/
See page 16 for more about the campus renewel and how you can participate.
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update
fourth semester of growth
ASC enrollment continues to rise
A graduate student increase of more than 50 percent is
fueling Adams State College’s overall enrollment increase of
21 percent for the spring 2010 semester, compared to spring
2009, according to Adams State Provost Michael Mumper
‘76. Undergraduate enrollment this semester is up almost 15
percent, at 2,299. That combines with 669 graduate students
for total enrollment of 2,968.
“This is our fourth consecutive semester of strong enrollment
growth. We are not only enrolling more students, but
those who enroll are better prepared to do college level work. I
am pleased that more students from around the state and region
are recognizing the high quality and great value of an
Adams State education,” Mumper said.
Mumper said enrollment in Adams State’s online master’s
program in counselor education is up substantially from last
spring; three new cohorts were initiated this semester. The
new Master’s in Business Administration, begun last summer,
is also attracting more students. The college’s four-year Bachelor
of Science in Nursing program began this semester, and is
already at full capacity, with 27 students.
The online Counselor Education program’s recent accreditation
by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling
and Related Educational Programs) has contributed to demand,
according to Dr. Susan Varhely, program chair.
New program helps former
students “Finish”
Forty people completed bachelor’s
degrees last semester through Adams
State’s new Finish program and Office
of Degree Completion. Initiated last fall
through a $25,000 grant from the Colorado
Department of Higher Education,
in conjunction with the Western
Interstate Commission for Higher Education
and the Lumina Foundation, the
program enrolled 132 adult students,
most of whom had not previously attended
ASC, according to Provost
Michael Mumper ’76.
Working from a state database,
Adams State Extended Studies staff contacted
more than 1,600 people to offer a
transcript assessment and advising. Most
were able to apply previous college work
to ASC’s Interdisciplinary Studies program
and to take remaining requirements
through online courses. Extended
Studies offers more than 250 undergraduate
courses online or via correspondence.
“We found a lot of people were extremely
close to finishing, and some had
actually fulfilled degree requirements,”
Mumper said.
The grant also supported a study to
explore why students do not complete
college, entitled “FINISH: Nontraditional
No More.” Under the direction of
Dr. Melissa Freeman, assistant professor
of business, ASC’s Survey Research Center
conducted a telephone survey.
“Our findings confirmed that family
obligations and/or financial issues most
often accounted for the respondents’
stepping out of a degree program,” Freeman
said. “Higher education policy
needs to take into consideration that
adult students often take longer to complete
a degree, due to competing demands
on their time.”
“There is a national movement to online education. Ours
is the only CACREP accredited counseling program offered
online by a public college or university,” she added. “Counseling
is a growing field, and ASC has a long history and good
reputation for providing good counseling training. Our counseling
faculty are recognized leaders in this field.”
upward trend
The college started an upward enrollment trend in fall of
2008, with new undergraduates up by 4 percent. Last spring
showed a 2 percent overall enrollment increase over spring
2008. The 2009 summer session enrollment was 19 percent
higher than the previous year. Then Adams State achieved its
highest enrollment ever in fall 2009, with 3,369 total students
– an 18 percent increase from fall 2008.
Students of Hispanic descent account for nearly 29 percent
of undergraduates at Adams State. Non-white students comprise
more than 37 percent of the undergraduate student body
as a whole. Females make up 57 percent of undergraduates.
“We are very proud of the diversity of our student body
and the success rates of our minority and women students,”
Mumper said.
Your virtual ASC
Alumni who miss the classroom experience
can enjoy recent presentations
from the ASC Faculty Lecture Series and
Lunchtime Talks in Mathematics, which
are posted online at
www.youtube.com/adamsstate.
The site also includes videos of ASC
music performances, special events such
as commencement, and fun things happening
on campus.
The Faculty Lecture Series is coordinated
by Dr. Robert Astalos, associate
professor of physics; the Lunchtime
Talks, by Dr. Matt Nehring, professor of
physics and chair of Chemistry, Computer
Science and Mathematics.
Lecture topics cover the gambit of academic
disciplines, with recent talks exploring
satire in the media, women and
guns, gender communication, Colorado
dinosaurs, and the geology of Africa.
You can also follow your alma mater
and fellow alumni on Facebook,
www.facebook.com/adamsalumni, and
Twitter, http://twitter.com/adamsstate
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ASC actors sweep first two
places in Rocky Mountain
Theatre Festival
David Trudeau recently became the eighth ASC student in
twelve years to win the Outstanding College Actor Award at
the Rocky Mountain Theatre Association Festival, held this
year in Helena, Mont. Kaitlyn
Perham placed second in
the competition among colleges
and universities from
the five-state western region.
"Winning was an incredible
honor," said Trudeau.
"There were so many great
competitors. To be awarded that title was not only a personal
victory, but I felt it a privilege to represent the ASC Theatre
Department. We've shown that we have one of the best programs,
not only in Colorado, but the region."
RMTA members include universities, colleges, community
theatres, and high schools from Colorado, Montana, Wyoming,
Idaho, and Utah. It is the oldest organization of its kind
in the United States.
Dr. Paul S. Newman, theatre program coordinator, said he
was pleased ASC students took the top two awards in the acting
competition. He said Trudeau transferred to Adams State
to become a lighting designer. "We theatre faculty think his
calling should be acting. He's become a leading man for us.
Perham, who took second in a field of 31, was brilliant in her
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“WE'VE SHOWN THAT WE HAVE ONE OF
THE BEST PROGRAMS, NOT ONLY IN
COLORADO, BUT THE REGION."
David Trudeau (inset) took top
acting honors at February’s
Rocky Mountain Theatre Festival.
He also appeared as the
male lead in ASC’s production of
Children of a Lesser God (above),
which was showcased at the festival.
monologue and scene work. She will be at Adams for another
two years, and we look forward to developing her talents for
the Main Stage.”
Both Trudeau and Perham
also appeared in the ASC
production Children of a
Lesser God, directed by Dr.
John Taylor, which was a
showcase production at the
festival. This was the third
year in a row – the fifth time
since 2002 – that an Adams State production was showcased
at the festival.
Taylor said the production received a lot of praise from festival
attendees. "I'm proud of the work our students put into
restaging this challenging show."
The entire cast learned American Sign Language to present
the story of a deaf woman who becomes involved with a
young speech therapist.
In addition, Taylor was awarded the organization's President's
Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions
to RMTA and for his ten years of service on its board of directors.
Jenna Neilsen, ASC assistant professor of theatre, was
elected the next vice-president, and Newman was re-elected to
another two-year term as treasurer.

update
Arnold Salazar ‘75 joins ASC Trustees
Governor Bill Ritter recently appointed
Alamosa resident Arnold
Salazar ‘75 to a three-year term on the
Board of Trustees for Adams State College.
He replaces Alamosa CPA Tim
Bachicha ‘92, whose term expired. The
Governor reappointed trustees Charles
Scoggin and Steve Valdez ‘87 to another
term on the board.
“Higher education in this state is at a
real crossroads,” Salazar said. “We need
to figure out how we’re going to make
higher education a state priority and
budget for it. While this is a challenge, it
is exciting. The state needs to figure out
how to sustain higher education funding,
so that it’s not subject to the peaks and
valleys of economic fluctuations. It’s important
that we create opportunities for
people to earn a college education.”
Salazar is Executive Director of Colorado
Health Partnerships, an organization
covering 43 counties, mostly in
Trustees, and I look forward to working
with him.”
Salazar explained he brings a unique
perspective to the ASC board. “I’m a
local person who has an extensive network
of statewide contacts; I’m connected
to three-quarters of the state
with my job. I’m from the San Luis Valley
and have lived here all my life, but
though my work I’ve spent a significant
amount of time working in Denver with
various state agencies.”
From 1995 to 2004, Salazar served as
Executive Director of SyCare, L.L.C.,
managing a budget of $18 million and
providing services in 19 counties in
Southeastern Colorado. He also formerly
served as Executive Director of
the San Luis Valley Mental Health Center
and as a para-legal investigator for
the Public Defender, working in the
Colorado State Penitentiary.
“HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE IS AT A REAL
CROSSROADS. WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT HOW
WE’RE GOING TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION A
STATE PRIORITY.”
rural Colorado. With a budget of $69
million, Salazar is responsible for coordinating
the activities of the partnership
of eight mental health center providers
with ValueOptions, the management
services provider, and the Department
of Health Care Policy and Financing,
the contracting agency for the mental
health capitation contract.
successful community leader
Adams State President David Svaldi
said: “Arnold Salazar is a highly successful
community leader who is passionate
about his beliefs and values. He is an excellent
addition to the ASC Board of
After earning an ASC degree in social
welfare, he received an MSW in Social
Work Administration from University
of Michigan.
Salazar has an extensive record of
service at both the local and state levels,
particularly concerning health and mental
health. He is a past president of the
Colorado Mental Health Centers and
Clinics Association and has served with
the Caring for Colorado Foundation,
Colorado Health Institute, the Governor’s
Advisory Council on Mental
Health, the Colorado Rural Health
Center, and the Governor’s Commission
on health care reform (Colorado Care).
Alumnus Arnold Salazar brings his extensive
experience with state agencies to a new role
as ASC trustee.
He also worked with the Colorado
Children’s Campaign and the Colorado
Commission for High School Improvement.
Salazar has served as chairman of the
Colorado Conservation Voters Action
Fund and of the Colorado Wildlife
Commission, as well as on the board of
Great Outdoors Colorado.
His local service involvements include
participation with the San Luis
Valley Hispanic League, San Luis Valley
Area Health Education Center, the
Alamosa County Democratic Central
Committee, and Alamosa’s community
radio station, KRZA, at one point serving
as board president. He was also active
with the Alamosa Community
Economic Development Corporation
and was the San Luis Valley representative
for the Colorado Hispanic Agenda
Project.
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on your marks,
get set
test-subject cassie mitchell gives a thumbs-up, and Dr. Tracey Robinson signals
graduate assistant Matt Gersick ‘09 to increase the treadmill to ten miles per hour. He uses a
lance to draw another blood sample from Mitchell's finger as she adjusts her pace to keep up
with the machine, located in the new Adams State Human Performance Lab. The lab is managed
by Robinson, associate professor of human performance and physical education (HPPE).
A device was placed over Mitchell's head at the beginning
of the VO2max test to monitor her oxygen intake, CO2 output,
and heart rate as she runs. Every three minutes, Gersick
takes a blood sample to track Mitchell's lactate levels. The exercise
is a hands-on opportunity for students in Robinson's
exercise physiology class.
Mitchell, a junior HPPE major who runs cross-country
and track, received extra credit for volunteering for the test.
"The new facility is one of the nicest I've ever been to," she
said. The students have completed other tests such as body
composition and a Wingate bicycle test of anaerobic power.
“THE LAB IS A HAPPENING PLACE.”
When Robinson adds an incline program to the treadmill,
Mitchell uses a towel to wipe her forehead as she maxes out.
With encouragement from her testers and fellow students, she
makes it for three additional minutes before they start to slow
the machine and decrease the incline. One student stands behind
the treadmill, his hand outstretched, providing support
if needed. Mitchell ran for approximately 20 minutes.
The lab was upgraded with the remodeling of Plachy Hall
last year, creating enough space for 20 students, computers,
stationary bikes, treadmills, and spacious countertops and
cupboards. The treadmill faces a bank of windows looking out
onto campus. Robinson said it is a big improvement over the
old lab. "We used to cram the students into a hot, windowless
room upstairs."
This spring, Robinson is conducting an anaerobic power
test on soccer and football players. “The lab is a happening
place.” In the Wingate test, athletes go all out for 30 seconds
on a special stationary bike that measures power output.
Senior HPPE major Scott Kimbell is doing his practicum
with Robinson. As a track and cross-country athlete, Kimbell
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. . .test
said he is pleased to add the anaerobic
testing to his experience with aerobic
testing. “I am learning a new skill I can
apply either to a future career or to
graduate school.”
The hands-on in actual testing
bridges a “huge gap” between textbook
reading and listening to lectures, said
Robinson. “I had very positive responses
from the students in the class. Actual
testing makes the subject come to life.”
Students planning careers in fitness and
physical therapy will benefit from the
hands-on training.
Undergraduates have the lab built
into their course, whereas graduate students
test and practice on each other. “It
is a belief of mine to have all the graduate
students experience the testing,”
Robinson said. She wants them to know
how it feels to go through the procedure.
“The students need to understand
what their subjects are going through.”
She said she also expects her students to
be able to take appropriate action if an
issue arises, retrieve the results, and interpret
the results for their subjects.
In the future, Robinson hopes to
offer VO2max testing, fitness age testing,
body composition testing and other
athletic testing to Adams State and the
greater community.
By Linda Relyea ‘96
RACE AGAINST
THE MACHINE
Opposite: Cassie
Mitchell dons headgear
that measures her
body’s responses to
physical testing in
ASC’s new Human Performance
Lab. Left: Exercise
physiology
students observe
Mitchell’s test on the
treadmill. Above: Tim
Callahan gives his all
on the Wingate test of
anaerobic power.
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alumna tells grads:
Stayed tuned into
your personal GPS
dr. lynn drake told graduates at Adams State’s Dec. 19 commencement to be flexible
as they navigate their futures. Drake – a true success story from the San Luis Valley and Adams
State – related the rewards of several unanticipated turns in her career.
The college awarded 106 degrees, including 14 associate’s
degrees, 92 bachelor’s degrees, and two master’s degrees. Anne
Rice, vice chair of the Adams State Board of Trustees, told the
graduating class: “This is a richly vibrant college to which you
all have contributed. The world is lucky to have you.”
Representing
the graduates was
Alamosan Olivia
Martinez, (see
photo back cover)
president of the
Medical Group
Management Association
Club,
who earned her
degree in business
administration. “I
stand before you
today on brink of
achievement. In high school, Adams State was an institution I
always aspired to be a part of,” she said. “I’ve become so much
more than when I was a freshman. I’ve learned life isn’t always
fair – but you still need to live it, and always take away something
from that. I’ve met some of the best people I know here
at ASC. . . .
“George Bernard Shaw said: ‘You see things; and you say,
'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why
not?’ This school has taught me to ask both. We all share so
much. We all have a goal, a dream. We all want more for ourselves.
We all share the feeling of success.”
alumna an international medical expert
Introducing the Commencement speaker, Adams State
President David Svaldi said: “Adams State likes to brag about
our graduates’ high rate of acceptance into medical school and
the impressive careers so many of these alumni develop.
Today’s speaker is one of our greatest stories – in any field.”
Drake earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics
and education from Adams State in 1966 and ’67, respectively.
She then earned her M.D. from the University of
Tennessee School
of Medicine. She
is also a graduate
of the Advanced
Management Program
at Harvard
Business School.
Board certified
in dermatology
and dermatopathology,
Drake is now a
lecturer in dermatology
at Harvard
Medical School, a member of the medical staff at Massachusetts
General Hospital, and serves as Director of Government
and Policy for the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, which
is operated by those two institutions.
Drake is an internationally recognized expert in her field,
advising congressmen and presidential candidates and helping
craft national and international health policy. She has spoken
before hundreds of medical organizations and given hundreds
of media interviews, been a visiting professor at more than 60
universities, and received several named lectureships. She has
authored more than 100 papers and been a reviewer or editorial
board member for several prestigious medical journals.
“With all of these accomplishments, Dr. Drake says she
still sees herself as a valley girl – a San Luis Valley girl,” Svaldi
added. “She told me she still feels like a kid in candy store
PRESIDENT SVALDI: “YOUR DEGREE CAN OPEN UP
DOORS YOU NEVER DREAMED OF. DR. DRAKE TOLD
ME SHE NEVER DREAMED SHE’D END UP WHERE
SHE IS. YOU CAN DO IT. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING
YOU SET YOUR MIND TO.”
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Dr. Lynn Drake ‘66, ‘67, an internationally recognized dermatologist,
shared her life’s winding path with fall graduates.
with her nose pressed up against the glass, watching all the
amazing things around her.”
listen to your personal gps
Drake titled her remarks: “What your GPS can’t tell you.”
She talked about the benefits of listening to one’s “personal
global positional system––the one that’s hooked up to your
heart and mind to let you know when you should change
course … when you need to take a side trip … or how to deal
with an unexpected detour.”
Drake’s travels off road began just after high school graduation
– at age 16 from Sargent High School. By no means did
she have a map for her future.
“Surprise trips have changed my life dramatically many
times, but never more than the evening my mother posed a
simple question, as we stood side-by-side at the kitchen sink.
A few weeks earlier, I had graduated from Sargent High
School as valedictorian, with a four-year scholarship to any
school in the state––but I wasn’t going to go to college, at all.
I had received an engagement ring for graduation, and I was
going to get married. That’s when my mother asked me,
‘Lynn, are you really ready to start doing dishes?’
“Whoa! No way! I have no idea why it took that particular
question to wake up my GPS, but that was not the road I
wanted to take. So I enrolled at Adams State – it was close to
home.” She said she majored in mathematics because, “I honestly
believed if I was going to have to go to college I should
pick something I didn’t know much about. … I must have
been crazy.”
Subsequent side trips took Drake to medical school as the
only woman in a class of 106. She related how she faced the
challenges of gender discrimination and, in addition to practicing
dermatology, developed a passion for emergency room
work. Another opportunity, and Drake’s persistence, led her
to Emory University Clinic and her first management position,
as chief of dermatology at the Veterans Hospital.
“This was a time of intense political controversy about
Agent Orange, a chemical defoliant that some vets had been
exposed to. My role taught me how to deal with the press,
politicians, and constituent groups – as well as patients who
were very angry and upset.”
This post ultimately led to “one of the most important side
trips” of her life: a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship.
The medical school dean who nominated her told
her: “If we don’t participate, we can’t change the system.”
“Talk about going off-road! The first eight weeks in DC to
study health policy, I was inundated, meeting with members
of Congress, think tank people, lobbyists, journalists, the surgeon
general––all the players. . . . One evening I called my
mom and told her about a research bill on AIDS that I had
been working on that afternoon with two senators. She
started laughing and said, ‘Do you realize that you just spent
the afternoon helping to negotiate a bill between Senator
Dole and Senator Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Capitol? Pretty
high cotton for a girl from rural Colorado.’ You know what? It
was – that’s the window and glass story.
“Because I had steered off the main road, I benefited from
a total immersion in government, policy and politics. And
when Senator Dole decided to run for president, my fellowship
was extended, and I had the amazing privilege of being
involved in a presidential campaign. If you ever have a chance,
do it. It will be the most fun thing you ever do. I suppose I
could have fretted about how off-course I was getting in developing
my dermatology career, but my personal GPS told
me I was getting an once-in-a-lifetime chance.”
Concluding the ceremony, Svaldi told the new Adams State
alumni: “Your degree can open up doors you never dreamed of.
Dr. Drake told me she never dreamed she’d end up where she
is. You can do it. You can do anything you set your mind to.”
By Julie Waechter
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porter
scholars
Doing the math –
by julie waechter
and the science
some of adams state’s most accomplished alumni admit they were “late
bloomers” academically. It’s thrilling, then, to imagine what might be achieved by students
who are already highly focused on their career goals . . . students like the Porter Scholars.
Now offering full-tuition scholarships, the Porter Scholars
Program allows ASC to target and recruit exceptional students.
Dr. Matt Nehring, professor of physics and Chair of
Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics, said the goal
is to expand the program by recruiting 20-25 freshmen into
the program each year.
“What I would like most is to see our programs’ growth
with an influx of really good students. That’s why we’re excited
about the Porter Scholars’ recruitment incentive,”
Nehring said. “This would not only be good for our programs,
but for their fellow students and the college as a
whole.”
Now entering its third year, the Porter Scholars program
was created in 2007 by the largest gift in the college’s history:
250,000 shares in E*TRADE Financial Corporation worth
Adams State College’s 2009 Porter Scholars include (from left, first
row): Daniel Ramirez, Amber Harlan, Emily Sanchez, Jessica Adams,
Jeremy Shaffer; (back row) Lorraine Glidewell, Paul Kobe, Kerry
Sheader, Kayla Lanoue, Jenny Ives, Hil Lassek. Not pictured: Benjamin
Naas.
$5.8 million. William ’51 and Joan Porter made the donation
specifically to help mathematics and science majors “on the
basis of their need and their ongoing academic achievement.”
With a degree in mathematics from Adams State, William
Porter is chairman emeritus and founder of E*TRADE and
founder of the International Securities Exchange.
The scholarships are renewable based on academic achievement
and financial need. Porter Scholars can also qualify for
financial assistance with focused academic programs and independent
study. For example, last summer Jenny Ives ’09 attended
Fort Lewis College's summer geology field camp,
while senior Jessica Adams (see sidebar page 14) participated in
a two-week program at the Karolinska Institute and Novum
Research Center in Sweden.
The program’s initial First-year Experience Trip, last May,
offered biology or geology credit for “Natural History of the
National Parks.” A group of ten Porter Scholars explored
Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument,
and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. This
year’s First-year Experience Trip is “Science and Math of
Roller Coasters in the Real World.” In lab work on campus,
students will investigate the physics and mathematics involved
by building model roller coasters. Then they will travel to an
amusement park for hands-on data collection to compare lab
results with "real-world" results. They will also visit government
research laboratories to see cutting-edge research in Colorado.
Nehring said these experiences help the students bond with
and mentor each other.
Twelve exceptional science and mathematics students were
named Adams State College’s Porter Scholars for 2009; five of
whom were among the 11 selected in the program’s inaugural
year. Most Porter Scholars have their sights set on an advanced
degree. Some have double or triple majors, and they
are involved in a variety of college clubs, tutoring, volunteering,
athletics, music, dance, and outdoor pursuits.
“These students are simply outstanding people,” said President
David Svaldi. “Bill and Joan Porter's generous donation
makes this all possible."
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BILL PORTER ‘51: “THEY WILL MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
TO SOCIETY. IN MANY WAYS I WOULD LIKE TO DO
WHAT YOU ARE DOING – TEACHING KIDS.”
Harlan excited about potential of medicine
The science faculty were a little skeptical when, as a
prospective freshman, Amber Harlan told them she
planned to become a surgeon. But they didn’t know
Amber.
This was a girl who had undergone a series of operations
to save and repair her feet, injured in a farm accident
when she was five. No one at that time ever expected she’d
become her high school’s Outstanding Female Athlete.
Now in her second year at Adams State and the Porter
Scholars Program, Amber is not only proving herself, but
holding herself to the highest standards. A cellular and molecular
biology major contemplating a double major in biochemistry,
she’s never gotten a “B” grade in her life.
Having spent so much of her childhood in hospitals
“brought to my perspective how much medicine can help
people – it’s revolutionary,” she said.
In addition to surgery, Amber is focusing on genomics
and looking forward to a conference in St. Louis she hopes
to attend this spring with Dr. James Bedard, assistant professor
of biology. There she will learn DNA sequencing, allowing
her to be a teaching assistant for a new course at
ASC. This is an example of the special academic opportunities
the Porter Scholars’ program supports.
“Genetics and medicine are one and the same. Bioinformatics
and computer sequencing are the future of genetics.
Everything will be based on genetic information,”
Amber said. “The more you delve into it, the more interesting
it becomes.” She plans to conduct her own genomic
research for her senior thesis and present at the Tri-Beta
competition next year. This year she does microbiology and
molecular biology lab prep as a workstudy.
“There are so many opportunities here. I’m getting a
lot of extra experience. It’s perfect preparation for medical
school. That’s why I’m such an advocate for ASC, especially
for valley students,” said Amber, who graduated at the top
of her Monte Vista High School class and is now an ASC
Student Ambassador. She has also volunteered at the San
Luis Valley Regional Medical Center and shadowed physicians.
“Dr. Benita Brink is crafting me into the medical
school candidate I need to be. My professors really care
about me. You do better when you have a relationship.
They are always ready to help. It’s a lot of hard work, but
also a lot of fun.”
Amber Harlan (below left) appreciates the extra learning
opportunities ASC offers.
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Adams ready to run
with medical career
Jessica Adams is certain the two weeks she spent last
summer at the Karolinska Institute, one of Europe’s largest
medical universities, cinched her admission to the University
of Colorado-Denver’s physician’s assistant program.
Her experience in Sweden was supported by the Porter
Scholars’ program and arranged by biology professor Dr.
Margery Herrington, who participates in pancreatic cancer
research at Karolinska each summer.
With a double major in cellular and molecular biology,
Jessica observed ERCP procedures (endoscopic retrograde
colangio pancreatography), and scrubbed in for a pancreatic
whipple surgery and liver resection. She also gained lab
experience extracting cells and preparing slides.
“I never expected to be able to do things like that, or
to get aid like the Porter Scholars program offers. This was
the first year I didn’t have to take loans,” she said. Another
important aspect of her experience was exposure to doctors
and medical students from around the world. “One major
difference I saw was that Swedish doctors are more focused
on the patients. They don’t introduce themselves as ‘Dr.,’
they use their first names.”
She did always expect a career in medicine, however. “I
always assumed I’d go to medical school, but when a physician’s
assistant spoke at ASC about that field, I knew it was
way more my style.” Her father is an internist, and her
mother, a medical transcriptionist, so she has spent a lot of
time in hospitals. She has a brother in medical school, as
well.
Jessica appreciates the accessibility and helpfulness of
all her ASC science professors. “Marty Jones is probably
one of the most amazing teachers I’ve ever had. He made
organic chemistry fun – OK, organic is not always fun –
but it’s the way he teaches, his personality.”
Future physician’s assistant Jessica Adams transferred to Adam State to join the track team, having won three state titles and broken
records in javelin during high school in Cimarron, New Mex., in addition to running on state championship mile relay teams and distance
medley relay team. She placed third at the RMAC Championships in the 800m last year and was named to the Division II All-
Academic Team. As a senior this year,
she ran cross country for the first time,
and is proud of achieving a new personal
record in every practice.
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Sheader explores diverse academic interests
Adams State’s Edward
M. Ryan Geologic Museum
was a strong draw for
Kerry Sheader, who’s in his
second year as a geology
and art major. “This is a
great collection, and Adams
State has a superior geology
program,” he said. “The
Porter Scholars program really
allowed me to afford
coming here.”
The quality of ASC’s
art department was also a
factor in his decision. “I really
like painting. Last semester
I didn’t take any art
classes, and that lack of a
creative outlet really affected
my brain. I started
feeling more productive
right away this semester,
taking art again.” Another
strong influence was his
parents, Joe ’85 and Linda
’86 Sheader, both alumni.
“I’ve always liked Adams
State. I can focus well in
Alamosa,” said the Grand
Junction native.
Established at ASC in
2004, the Ryan Museum
includes 3000 fossils and
2000 mineral specimens
from all over the world. As
the museum workstudy,
Kerry is developing a database
on all the collections.
He also conducts many tours for school children.
Kerry appreciated last year’s Porter Scholar First-year
Experience studying southwest national parks. “It was a fun
trip, particularly because it was outdoors and we camped. It
covered sciences I was into – geology and biology.”
In fact, he plans to add a minor in biology to support
his interest in paleontology. In addition to his earth sciences
professors, Dr. Rob Benson and Dr. Jared Beeton,
Kerry has enjoyed his work with biologist Dr. Tim Armstrong
and chemist Dr. Renee Beeton.
Working in the Edward M. Ryan Geologic Museum, Kerry Sheader conducts geological analysis
on “thin sections” of rock samples using a specialized microscope
“Another cool thing [about the National Parks course]
was the cultural aspect we got from our Navajo guide in
Canyon de Chelly. I learned more than you can get out of a
text book.” One idea that intrigued him was the traditional
Native American concept of a broader timescale and a
changing landscape.
Kerry plans to attend graduate school and sees a lot of
options for his future: geological survey work, teaching, paleontology,
scientific illustration.
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Dig in
north campus transformation
do you bleed green? Alumni can be part of an exciting future at ASC by supporting the
North Campus Transformation project. “We have already raised more than a third of our target
$3.3 million that would cover the entire project,” said Bill Mansheim, ASC vice president
for finance and administration.
The first phase of the North Campus Transformation project is well underway (see story page 4.) Virtually every component
of the Residences at Rex, Rex Stadium community facility, and the new North Campus Green may be underwritten. While the
project is financed by a student-approved capital construction fee, gifts to the project will offset costs and allow more capital
funds to support other aspects of the campus improvement
plan, Mansheim said.
Giving opportunities range from sponsoring stadium seating
for “Ole Mose’s Clan,” to endowing the entire stadium
complex, complete with naming rights. This is a great vehicle
for remembering a loved one or an influential Adams State
professor.
Choose a giving option you are comfortable with (see
facing page). To make your gift, please contact one of the
following:
Bill Mansheim, 719-587-7761, billmansheim@adams.edu
Tammy Lopez, 719-587-7122, tllopez@adams.edu
Lori Laske, 719-587-7867, lllaske@adams.edu.
ASC alumni can show their team loyalty by underwriting stadium
seats in the Grizzly Club section. A range of funding options is available.
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fundraising goal:
$3.3 million
1968 olympic marathon trials
historic marker
Alamosa and Adams State entered American running history on August 18,
1968, as hosts of the the country’s first Olympic marathon trials. The finish line for
that race was on campus near Stadium Drive. A historic marker commemorating the
1968 trials will be installed on that spot as part of ASC’s new North Campus Green.
You can honor this event and ASC’s subsequent running achievements by
underwriting this historic marker. The total
contribution is $5,000, or you can choose to
designate a portion of your donation to
sponsor this piece of history.
stadium
units available
units funded
item goal
contribution per unit
contributor
contributions to date
total $3,392,600 $1,205,300
goal contributed (as of 3/22/10)
giving
Stadium Complex 1 0 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ -
Ole Mose's Den 1 1 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 Sodexo
Video Scoreboard 4 1 87,500 $ 350,000 $ 87,500 Alamosa State Bank
Field Lighting 6 6 $ 55,000 $ 330,000 $ 330,000 Rocky Mountain Trane, Ingersoll
Rand Climate Control Technologies
President's Box 1 0 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 KSPK TV & Radio
Alumni Box 1 0 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 KSPK TV & Radio
Main Lobby 1 0 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ -
3rd Floor South Balcony 1 0 $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ -
3rd Floor East Balcony 1 0 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ -
4th Floor Student Balcony 1 0 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ -
Game Day Locker Rooms 2 0 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 $ -
Officials Locker Room 1 0 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ -
President's Club 25 0 $ 1,000 $ 25,000 $ -
Alumni Club 50 0 $ 500 $ 25,000 $ -
Grizzly Club 350 0 $ 300 $ 105,000 $ -
Ole Mose's Clan 1,000 0 $ 150 $ 150,000 $ -
north campus green
Southway Construction &
Ole Mose's Paw 1 1 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Southwest Ready-Mix & Pumping
Campus Green Landscaping 1 1 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 Anonymous Donor
Benches 12 0 $ 800 $ 9,600 $ -
Picnic Tables 2 0 $ 500 $ 6,000 $ -
Trees 50 6 $ 300 $ 15,000 $ 1,800
residences at rex
Residence Hall Complex 1 0 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ -
Lobbies 4 0 $ 3,000 $ 12,000 $ -
Student Lounges 3 0 $ 2,500 $ 7,500 $ -
Apartments 17 0 $ 2,000 $ 34,000 $ -
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2009
ASC Foundat
Donor
Report
Gifts received from January
Alumni
1936
Glen Bean ‘36
Elizabeth A Byars ‘36
1945
Mary G Cruz ‘45
1946
Anna L Chavez ‘46
Ruth Wills ‘46
1947
Jim C Jones ‘47
1948
Levi Martinez ‘48
Dr. Calvin M Oba ‘48
Margaret N Wright ‘48
1949
Kenneth Bean ‘49
Bob ‘49 & Peggy ‘50 Copeland
Marianne L Stoller ‘49
1950
Betty ‘50 & Marvin Bohman
Bob ‘49 & Peggy ‘50 Copeland
David W Hersch ‘50
John M Lobato ‘50
Ray ‘50 & Ruth ‘50 McGee
Harold E Montoya ‘50
Harold Odorizzi ‘50, ‘57
Elmer Ohmert ‘50
Charles Steward ‘50
1951
Ken ‘51 & George Anna ‘51 Joseph
Monroe Mathias ‘51
James ‘51, ‘68 & Betty ‘52 Mullings
Evelyn R Nehring ‘51
William ’51 & Joan Porter
John B Roybal ‘51, ‘60
Sidney Skirvin ‘51
Phil Vigil ‘51, ‘60
1952
Marguerite M Carlson ‘52
Lawrence E Menke ‘52
James ‘51, ‘68 & Betty ‘52 Mullings
1953
Josephine Croonenberghs ‘53
Ivan Curley ‘53, ‘56
Glessie Drake ‘53
Cora-Belle Higbee ‘53
Bonney Lopez ‘53 & Donna Valdez
Dr. Joe I ‘53, ‘59 & Caroline ‘75, ‘76 Vigil
1954
Wanda L Decker ‘54
Jerry M Kill ‘54, ‘58
Enrica McCurry ‘54, ‘67
Robert Wallendorff ‘54, ‘60
1955
Floyd ‘55 & Cordelia Higel
Douglas Thomas ‘55
Dr. Edmund Vallejo ‘55
1956
Leo Lucero ‘56
Bill ‘56, ‘62 & Joyce ‘56 Matthews
William ‘56, ‘61 & Sally ‘77 Meek
William E Price ‘56
Caroline Sanchez ‘56
Phillip W Ward ‘56
1957
Joseph S Albert ‘57
Clifford Britton ‘57
Jake J Candelaria ‘57
Joseph H Corson ‘57
Earl Finnessey ‘57
John H Fuller ‘57
Leland ‘57 & Martha ‘57, ‘67 McDaniel
Arthur ‘57 & Linda ‘67 Motz
1958
Lee A Aguilar ‘58, 65
Monte ‘58, ‘61 & Patricia Allen
Tom ‘59 & Charlotte ‘58, ‘71 Bobicki
Felix A Cordova ‘58, ‘65
Josephine Deem ‘53, ‘58
Keith ‘58, ‘63 & Claudette ‘63, ‘78 Fisher
James D Gribben ‘58, ‘61
Raymond ‘58, ‘64 & Teresa ‘62 Lobato
Richard McIntyre ‘58, ‘59
Marvin ‘58, ‘59 & Mary ‘62 Motz
Pearl A Ortner ‘58
Jolene Pavlovsky ‘58, ‘63, ‘67
Marjorie Pier ‘58, ‘76
Juanita Taylor ‘58
1959
Gary ‘59, ‘63 & Neoma ‘59 Antisdel
Jim ‘59, ‘62 & Antoinette ‘65, ‘69 Biundo
Tom ‘59 & Charlotte ‘58, ‘71 Bobicki
Gerald ‘59 & Karen ‘61 Boxberger
James Dobey ‘59
Elsie L Doser ‘59
James M Ford ‘59, ‘61
Rudolph Gallegos ‘59, ‘61
Rich Gehlbach ‘59
George ‘59 & Edna Kelloff
Dale E Kerby ‘59, ‘61
Delfinia J Kogovsek ‘59
John McBride ‘59
Robert C Miller ‘59, ‘61
Charles ‘59, ‘62 & Margaret ‘63, ‘67 Pfalmer
Lloyd ‘59 & Lisa Sanchez
Richard E Seals ‘59, ‘62
Donald R Seibel ‘59
Bill Waters ‘59
Robert H Whiting ‘59, ‘63
1960
Charles ‘60, ‘61 & Nancy ‘63 Allbee
Richard N Boich ‘60
David M Brabb ‘60, ‘62
Virginia R Clark ‘60
William ‘60, ‘62 & Eleanor ‘82 Crain
Richard Decker ‘60
H. Kenneth Fry ‘60
Sallie J Hibbs ‘60
Foyle Howerton ‘60
Theodora Madrid ‘60, ‘69
C Lavoy McCorkle ‘60, ‘62
Donald ‘60, ‘62 & Jytte Poulson
Demecio ‘60, ‘63 & Amabel ‘60, ’64 Sanchez
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donor report
dation
nuary 1 to December 31, 2009
Evan A Valdez ‘60, ‘68
1961
Gerald ‘59 & Karen ‘61 Boxberger
Donald Brown ‘61, ‘68
Morris Cohen ‘61, ‘68
Jim D Colbert ‘61, ‘65
Kathleen M. Delzell ‘61
Lillian Flores ‘61
Joyce Foote ‘61
Jose P Garcia ‘61
H.R. ‘61 & Glenda Harrison
Frances ‘61 & Harry Hull
Olga J Joyce ‘61, ‘63
Albert L King ‘61, ‘64
Dutch Malberg ‘61, ‘64
Christopher J Martinez ‘61, ‘67
Albert ‘61 & Kelli ‘74 O’Leary
Pete I Ortega ‘61, ‘64
Walter Paulson ‘61, ‘63
Judith A Quiller ‘61, ‘64
Jeffrey Sell ‘61
Frederick Sims ‘61
Donald Stegman ‘61, ‘64
Ruben Vigil ‘61, ‘65
William J Woodward ‘61
1962
Kay Albrecht ‘62
Rudy ‘62 & Sharon Basovsky
Alan Beatty ‘62
Glen ‘62 & Frances ‘62 Clark
Lloyd J Dunn ‘62, ‘67
Wayne O Evans ‘62
Roger Gunlikson ‘62
Phillip J Haram ‘62
Chuck ‘62 & Sandy ‘79, ‘80 Houser
Jonathan A Johnston ‘62
Donald W Kusulas ‘62
John ‘64, ‘66 & Priscilla ‘62 Lemak
Raymond ‘58, ‘64 & Teresa ‘62 Lobato
Rueben O Lopez ‘62
Marvin ‘58, ‘59 & Mary ‘62 Motz
Douglas G Rohrer ‘62
Robert B Scharf ‘62
Samie Y Smith ‘62, ‘65
Glen E Steyer ‘62
Patricia Tomsic ‘62
Jose Vallejos ‘62
1963
Charles ‘60, ‘61 & Nancy ‘63 Allbee
Victor Barela ‘63
John ‘63, ‘64 & Diana ‘67 Bruce
Shirley I Carlson ‘63, ‘63
Elaine ‘63, ‘69 & Gordon Childs
Elbert Detwiler ‘63
Jack A Duran ‘63, ‘66
Leo Dvorak ‘63, ‘64
Keith ‘58, ‘63 & Claudette ‘63, ‘78 Fisher
total donations:
$924,432
Unrestricted gifts =
$92,460
class of
1961
Highest alumni
giving rate
520
New alumni donors
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New tradition honors John Spencer ‘62
ASC’s first Great Story on Walls in Halls was dedicated Dec. 3 in memory of John Spencer ’62. Spencer was honored
posthumously at a reception in the Luther Bean Museum by a crowd of retired faculty, staff, and friends for his enthusiastic
support and dedication to the college and community.
Adams State President David Svaldi said John is a great role model for students. "He was an ASC grad who had great
personal and professional success. I am proud to dedicate our first Great Story on Halls in Walls in memory and praise for
John Charles Spencer."
John’s wife, Connie ‘63, ‘66, emeritus professor of
psychology, surveyed the room with a warm smile and recalled
happy memories the two shared with so many in attendance.
Lori Laske, director of Alumni Relations, said it was
fitting that John Spencer's story be the first of the Great
Stories on Walls in Halls, which will hang in the Student
Union Building. "His story will inspire current and future
students." She said John, owner of a successful car dealership,
was respected by many, including emeritus president
John Marvel, for his compassion and leadership skills.
The new tradition is the brainchild of Dr. Robert Pollard
’61, who suggested the project as a way to honor
alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. The
Adams State Foundation will accept a minimum donation
of $5,000 to dedicate a Great Story.
President David Svaldi and Connie Spencer ‘66 at the dedication
of John Spencer’s Great Story.
For more information on how to dedicate a Great Story
on Walls in Halls, please contact Lori Laske, 719-587-7867,
or Tammy Lopez, 719-587-7122.
Alumni
1963
Sue-Ellen Jacobs ‘63
Charles C Jones, lll ‘63
Gary ‘64 & June ‘63 Kliesen
Frank E Ladwig ‘63
Eldon R Leff ‘63
Janet M Mangum ‘63
William E Pearcy ‘63
Charles ‘59, ‘62 & Margaret ‘63, ‘67 Pfalmer
Stephen L Phillips ‘63
Jennifer L Reglien ‘63
Darrell L Sabers ‘63
Connie J Spencer ‘63, ‘66
Harry Trickey ‘63
Ardell E Versaw ‘63
Charles D Ward ‘63
James O Willburn ‘63
1964
Patrick Donnelly ‘64
Judy ‘64 & Larry Drake
James Edwards ‘64
Darrough Galloway ‘64
Frances J Gomez ‘64, ‘70
Dale Hettinger ‘64
Bob Hidalgo ‘64
Gary ‘64 & June ‘63 Kliesen
Laura LaCombe ‘64
Michael J Lantzy ‘64, ‘65
John ‘64, ‘66 & Priscilla ‘62 Lemak
Jim W Lochner ‘64
Gracie Lorentzen ‘64
Larry ‘64 & D’Anna ‘66, ‘74 Mayfield
Merlin J Miller ‘64
Deanna R Morris ‘64, ‘65
Ronald Porterfield ‘64
James ‘65 & Joyce ‘64 Valentine
Phillip S. Van Hook ‘64, ‘65
Gary VanGerpen ‘64, ‘66
William ‘64 & Donna ‘64 Witt
Cora E Wolfe ‘64
1965
Jim ‘59, ‘62 & Antoinette ‘65, ‘69 Biundo
Terry Boddy ‘65
Nancy Bowsher ‘65, ‘68 & Andrith Davis
Loraine J Campbell ‘65
Grace Ellsworth ‘65
Grimes ‘65 & Rachel ‘67 Fortenberry
Margery Goldston ‘65
Kent J Layton ‘65
Gerald M Lester ‘65
Ron ‘65 & Marilyn ‘86 Loser
Ronald N Marso ‘65
Dolores A McLean ‘65
Yvonne C Moulton ‘65
Merle Orr ‘65, ‘69
Rocky Ortega ‘65, ‘71
James ‘66 & Rita ‘65, ‘72 Paronto
Lonnie Porter ‘65, ‘66
Michael Sloan ‘65
James ‘65 & Joyce ‘64 Valentine
1966
Gaspar L Abeyta ‘66
Francisco Adame ‘66, ‘77
Peter ‘66 & Gayle Ciraolo
Willie Davis ‘66, ‘68
Albert Demarest ‘66, ‘71
William ‘68 & Harriett ‘66, ‘71 Dunn
Maureen Gladke ‘66
Mackie Hill ‘66, ‘74
Willis ‘66, ‘69 & Janet ‘67 Lowther
Melvin D Lucero ‘66,’67
Andrew A Martinez ‘66
Bernice L Martinez ‘66
Larry ‘64 & D’Anna ‘66, ‘74 Mayfield
Braxton Neely ‘66
Gail F Nitta ‘66
Evelyn K Olson ‘66
James ‘66 & Rita ‘65, ‘72 Paronto
Joseph J Renda ‘66
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donor report
Joseph R Ross ‘66
Jack C Russell ‘66
Walter Stoufer ‘66
Charles M Thomas ‘66
John P Tooker ‘66
1967
John ‘63, ‘64 & Diana ‘67 Bruce
John Conlon ‘67
Grimes ‘65 & Rachel ‘67 Fortenberry
Tom ‘67, ‘68 & Pat ‘68 Gilmore
Jon R Greene ‘67
Boyd F Hammond ‘67
Chester Jones ‘67
John L Jones ‘67
Willis ‘66, ‘69 & Janet ‘67 Lowther
William Manzanares Jr. ‘67
Judy Martin ‘67
Kathy McGinty ‘67
Arthur ‘57 & Linda ‘67 Motz
John ‘68 & Helen ‘67 Patton
John Pim ‘67
Dick ‘67 & Marcie ‘01 Reed
Lena C Samora ‘67, ‘68
Merle R Schroder ‘67
Rondaleen Specht ‘67
Donna ‘67, ‘83 & Thomas Templeton
Diane ‘67 & Darrell Trembly
Jack L Trujillo ‘67
John A Werner ‘67
David ‘67, ‘75 & Kay ‘68 Wood
1968
Edward E. Atencio ‘68, ‘73
Stephen Bokat ‘68
Philip Born ‘68
Ethel Chapman ‘68
James R DeJong ‘68
William ‘68 & Harriett ‘66, ‘71 Dunn
Bridget M. Gallegos ‘68, ‘72
Harold ‘68 Cynthia ‘68 Gettman
Tom ‘67, ‘68 & Pat ‘68 Gilmore
John J Guyer ‘68
Charles P Hammill ‘68, ‘69
Candace Handy ‘68, ‘80
George Hansen ‘68
James S Hill ‘68, ‘71
Richard Hime ‘68
Vikki Hinojos ‘68
William ‘68 & Regina ‘68 McCann
Bruce M Moulton ‘68
John ‘68 & Helen ‘67 Patton
Cornelia E Rector ‘68
Aaron E Sahr ‘68
Frederic ‘68, ‘71 & Sarla ‘71 Samson
Jack E Signs Jr. ‘68, ‘72
Robert P Wehmeyer ‘68
Donald E Wolfe ‘68
David ‘67, ‘75 & Kay ‘68 Wood
1969
Beverly Barton ‘69
Thomas Bradley ‘69
Herbert E Bruntel Jr. ‘69
Harold Gerard Czarnetzki ‘69
Martin ‘80 & Cristina ‘69, ‘79 Duran
Bob Firestone ‘69
David J Henkel ‘69, 75’
Merle E Henry ‘69, ‘75
Karen L Hossack ‘69
Larry ‘69 & Shirley Jeffryes
Lois Lester ‘69
Fred R Lopez ‘69
Valentin ‘73 & Lucy ‘69, ‘73 Martinez
Clifford R Miller ‘69
Ted ‘69 & Janet ‘69 Morrison
Beverly Price ‘69
Gregory ‘69 & Monica Reid
Richard ‘69 & Kathleen Rutledge
David Schmittel ‘69
John ‘69, ‘75 & Judith ‘69 Tillman
Dale R Umberger ‘69
1970
Paul H Briggs ‘70
Toney H Cantu ‘70
Joe Cordo ‘70
Jerry ‘70 & Patricia ‘70 Crisci
Gloria A Curtis ‘70
Robert F Davis ‘70
David L Evans ‘70
Patricia M Fitch ‘70
Richard B Friesen ‘70
Roy ‘70 & Marva ‘71 Fritch
Delbert Gay ‘70
John R Gendreau ‘70
David W Green ‘70, ‘71
Kenneth ‘84 & Janice ‘70 Hardison
James Hensen Jr ‘70
Eugene K Jimenez ‘70, ‘70
Alan R Johnson ‘70
Dennis M. Jouett ‘70
Barry K Kelner ‘70, ‘71
M Frances Lerblance ‘70
Alfonso R Lopez ‘70
David P McGovern ‘70
Linda M Moheit ‘70, ‘76
Ruth Nissley ‘70, ‘75
Michael J Patritch ‘70, ‘73
Arthur ‘70, ‘71 & Inez ‘71 Ray
Virginia Rowley ‘70
Terry Scanga ‘70
Gregory Simmons ‘70
William ‘70, ‘76 & Phyllis ‘71 Sinclair
John H Smith ‘70
Eugene Curtis Straub ‘70
Arvilla Weldon ‘70, ‘92
Michael Williamson ‘70
1971
William Beezley ‘71
Harold L Benson ‘71
Larry ‘71 & Rilla ‘71 Cheeseman
Richard ‘71 & Mary ‘74 Cline
Steven Cook ‘71
Sandy Dee ‘71
Richard Duran ‘71, ‘72
Edward Eastin ‘71
Mike ‘71 & Linda ‘73 Edgar
Roy ‘70 & Marva ‘71 Fritch
Kenneth ‘72 Barber & Jane ‘71 Fiebelkorn Barber
Marsha A Gallagher ‘71
Douglas C Hartman ‘71
Waldo ‘71 & Peggy ‘75, ‘76 Herrera
Gordon ‘71 & Wendy ‘71 Hoffman
John W Jefferson ‘58, 62
Robert W Johnson ‘71, ‘91
Jack D Kelly ‘71
Ray ‘71 & Diane ‘82, ‘86 Lara
Curtis ‘71 & Kathryn ‘80 Malouff
Ronnie Margolies ‘71
Eric A Mead ‘71
Nancy R Moore ‘71
Dale E Oliver ‘71
Arthur ‘70, ‘71 & Inez ‘71 Ray
Ernest ‘74, ‘85 & Patricia ‘71, ‘76, ‘99 Romero
Frederic ‘68, ‘71 & Sarla ‘71 Samson
William ‘70, ‘76 & Phyllis ‘71 Sinclair
David L Young ‘71
1972
Kenneth ‘72 Barber & Jane ‘71 Fiebelkorn Barber
Pat ‘72 & Donna ‘95 Bottini
James ‘72 & Susan ‘94 Conklin
Liska Crowley ‘72
Mike ‘73 & Denise ‘72 Dutton
Robert ‘73 & Susan ‘72, ‘73 Exler
Louis ‘72, ‘73 & Marlene ‘73 Fraulo
Joan Giere ‘72
Linda Henry ‘72
William A Hinz ‘72
Linda G Howard ‘72, ‘79
Dennis R Karalfa ‘72
Janet A Kneece ‘72
Alvin Kunugi ‘72
Byron ‘72 & Deanna ‘83 Kunugi
James G Lathrop ‘72
Thomas ‘72 & Christine ‘73 Magel
Barbara J Motes ‘72, ‘78
Andrew P Pojman ‘72
Mary A Pringle ‘72
Thomas D Shockley ‘72, ‘72
Bertha Trujillo ‘72, ‘80
Enos R Valdez ‘72
Tim ‘73 & Peggy ‘72, ‘72 Walters
Aubrey C Woodward ‘72
Barbara J Zeman ‘72
1973
Martha J Asher ‘73, ‘75
Samuel ‘74 & Bernice ‘73 Atencio
Geoffrey ‘73 & Deborah ‘75 Bokan
Gerald R. Boyer ‘73
Gary ‘73 & Maria ‘73 Burrows
Russell L Cagle ‘73
Larry Corradino ‘73
Betty Cotton ‘73
Dorothy Croft ‘73
Zenta L Crow ‘73
Douglas Davie ‘73
Ian M. Debono ‘73
Gerald Dellinger ‘73
Ranger Duran ‘73
Mike ‘73 & Denise ‘72 Dutton
Chuck ‘73 & Margie ‘73 Eaton
Mike ‘71 & Linda ‘73 Edgar
Robert ‘73 & Susan ‘72, ‘73 Exler
Louis ‘72, ‘73 & Marlene ‘73 Fraulo
Donna V Hellwig ‘73
Anthony J Langoni ‘73
Margaret J Lewis ‘73
Thomas ‘72 & Christine ‘73 Magel
Valentin ‘73 & Lucy ‘69, ‘73 Martinez
Gary ‘76, ‘93 & Mary ‘73 Neamon
Thomas W Roberts ‘73
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Book proceeds benefit Antonito scholarship
“Food is important to share. I know I was successful in life – I gave and I shared,” said Janice DeHerrera, one of the 19
women interviewed in Carole Counihan’s latest book, A Tortilla Is Like Life: Food and Culture in the San Luis Valley of Colorado.
Royalties from the book sales fund the Antonito
Scholarship at Adams State.
Between 1996 and 2006, anthropologist Carole
Counihan collected food-centered life histories from Hispanic-American
women with long-standing roots in the
Upper Rio Grande region. “Women are left out of so
much official history. We need to recover women’s experience.
How women produce, distribute, prepare, and consume
food is a good way to understand the ‘women’s
experiences,’” Counihan said.
Teddy Madrid ‘60, ‘69 and former ASC Foundation
board member, said she is proud to have belonged to
people who settled in Antonito. “The book gives women
a voice and may bring interest to this area of Colorado.
We are not that different from others. We have the same
American dreams and hopes for our children, and we love
our food.”
Counihan is professor of anthropology at Millersville
University in Pennsylvania. She has been active in anthropology,
gender, and food studies for over two decades
and has conducted ethnographic research in Sardinia and
Florence, as well as in the United States.
From left: Antonito residents Janice DeHerrera and Teddy
Madrid ‘60, ‘69 with anthropologist Carole Counihan.
Alumni
1973
Antonio M Sandoval ‘73, ‘89
Phillip ‘73, ‘74 & Jeanne ‘74 Sategna
Edward F Small ‘73
Carleen Theel ‘73
Tim ‘73 & Peggy ‘72, ‘72 Walters
Lynn L Widger ‘73
Steve Willman ‘73
Larry ‘73, ‘74 & Julie ‘79 Zaragoza
1974
Suzanne Adams ‘74
Samuel ‘74 & Bernice ‘73 Atencio
Phyllis K. Bauman ‘74
Nancy Bustillos ‘74
Richard ‘71 & Mary ‘74 Cline
Jolana Coley ‘74
Katherine A Cook ‘74
Laura Emanuel ‘74
Dr. Gordan & Wanda ‘74 Golsan
Eunice B Harris ‘74
Donna S Hoss ‘74
Patricia E Kleckner ‘74
Judith A Kunugi ‘74
James M McCarthy ‘74
Karen McLean-Simmons ‘74
Dennis E Moeller ‘74
Albert ‘61 & Kelli ‘74 O’Leary
Dennis Paquette ‘74
Milton J Place ‘74
Redell T Reed ‘74
Ernest ‘74, ‘85 & Patricia ‘71, ‘76, ‘99 Romero
Phillip ‘73, ‘74 & Jeanne ‘74 Sategna
Steven ‘75 & Lillian ‘74 Schomaker
Lesley Tapia ‘74
Judy A Turner ‘74
Daniel Yoder ‘74, ‘79
1975
Geoffrey ‘73 & Deborah ‘75 Bokan
Margaret L Bolte ‘75
Neil Bruce Esq. ‘75 & Barbara ‘75 Bruce
Linda Flores ‘75
Mary L Fyock ‘75
Rene Gonzalez ‘75
Waldo ‘71 & Peggy ‘75, ‘76 Herrera
Barbara Johnston ‘75
Vicki S Jones ‘75
Richard A. Kadinger ‘75
Sally A Karg ‘75
Casey A Kingsley ‘75
David M Lashway ‘75
Jeanne Leader ‘75
Maureen P Maksimoski ‘75
Juan Jose A Martinez ‘75
Connie M Marvel ‘75
Nels ‘75 & Amanda ‘84 Pearson
Norman ‘75, ‘77 & Greta Roberts
Rich ‘75 & Barbara Scanga
Steven ‘75 & Lilliam ‘74 Schomaker
Gregory Starkovich ‘75
Randall Van Pelt ‘75
Dr. Joe I ‘53, ‘59 & Caroline ‘75, ‘76 Vigil
Mark Weeks ‘75
Marti York ‘75
1976
Peggy D Bland ‘76, ‘81
Jean M Bretz ‘76
Linda D Britton ‘76
George Cary ‘76
Kathryn Cordova ‘76
Rosemary Cordova ‘76, ‘89
Theresa A. Cortese ‘76, ‘82
Jay Curtis ‘76
Ronald DeSautell ‘76
Richard J Goggin ‘76
Cathie Graeser ‘76
John R Green ‘76
Elizabeth J Hammond ‘76, ‘80
Scott C Hoatson ‘76
Gretchen Hoffman ‘76
Sally Kehler ‘76
Wilson D Kelson ‘76
Debra S Kennedy ‘76
Daniel ‘76, ‘88 & Margaret ‘01 Korber
John E. Levine ‘76
Beatrice Martinez ‘76
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Fernando ‘76 Martinez & Priscilla
Salazar de Martinez
Juan O Martinez ‘76, ‘81
Pamela J Morgan ‘76
Michael J Mumper ‘76
Gary ‘76, ‘93 & Mary ‘73 Neamon
Michael A Onofrey ‘76
Ernest A Ornelas ‘77
Agnes P Owens ‘76
Karen S Riggenbach-Vaughn ‘76
Delmar L Rouse ‘76
Neil J Seneff ‘76, ‘89
Jewell K Sumpter ‘76
Dixie R Thompson ‘76, ‘82
John Van Tassel ‘76, ‘85
Robert Waltman ‘76
1977
Anita K Allinger ‘77
Linda Armstead ‘77
Mike Boehm ‘77
Darla J Chappell ‘77
Kevin Cirello ‘77
Prudencio Cosyleon ‘77
Robert G Eagan ‘77
Gene R Gonzales ‘77
Sharilyn Harmon ‘77
Barbara F Keller ‘77
Craig R Lehmann ‘77, ‘82
Ronald V Lester ‘77
Larry L Mast ‘77
William ‘56, ‘61 & Sally ‘77 Meek
Gerald M Petersen ‘77
Daniel ‘77 Russell & Carol ‘87 McCartney-Russell
Albert W Scarffe ‘77
Janis N Stanley ‘77
Margaret Stong ‘77, ‘89
Joe M Swinson ‘77
Peggy S Vigil ‘77
Rosalie J Vigna ‘77
1978
E B Bannon ‘78, ‘02
Vivian Bonham ‘78
Nancy Rowe-Chasen ‘78 & Wayne Chasen
Wayne ‘80 Dolan & Emerald ‘78, ‘79 Duran-Dolan
Elinor J Gonzales ‘78
Richard ‘78 & Sandra ‘78 Jackson
Donna P Johnson ‘78, ‘86
Janet L Leinen ‘78
Patti A Ortiz ‘78
Carol Plock ‘78
Randy Rusch ‘78
Paul Silzell ‘78
Michael Vigil ‘78
1979
Ronald ‘79 & Cynthia ‘97 Chapman
Ross Cooper ‘79
Alvin R Edlund Jr. ‘79
Robert R Fink ‘79
Pamela Hanson ‘79
Chuck ‘62 & Sandy ‘79, ‘80 Houser
Charlotte Anne Kaiser ‘79
Robert ‘79 & Cheryl ‘79 Ketchie
John J Kozlevchar ‘79
Anthony R Madrid ‘79, ‘87
Jack Rudder ‘79, ‘84
Norman Tucker ‘79
Robert ‘80 & Margaret ‘79 Wagoner
Larry ‘73, ‘74 & Julie ‘79 Zaragoza
1980
Elizabeth Armenta ‘80, ‘88
Dennis ‘94 Schoenfelder &
Cher ‘ 80, ‘95 Boutillette-Schoenfelder
Duane ‘82 & Lorey ‘80 Bussey
Herbert E Brockman ‘80
Wayne ‘80 Dolan & Emerald ‘78, ‘79 Duran-Dolan
Martin ‘80 & Cristina ‘69, ‘79 Duran
Ken ‘80 & Brenda ‘82 Goodwin
Kevin S Greenlee ‘80
Ronald V Johnston ‘80, ‘89, ‘01
Curtis ‘71 & Kathryn ‘ 80 Malouff
Michael McGuire ‘80
Lindy Mortensen ‘80
Gail M Rust ‘80
Elizabeth A Smith ‘80
Alan ‘82 & Sheri ‘80 Stahlecker
Robert ‘80 & Margaret ‘79 Wagoner
1981
Randy Brooks ‘81
Gregory Chavez ‘81
Ilene L Dupont ‘81
Judy Egbert ‘81
Steven A Getz ‘81
Albert Gonzales ‘81, ‘99
Reverend Linda S Hoover ‘81
Rock ‘81 & Terri ‘81, ‘86 Paulson
Carol A Ricken ‘81
Randal Y Stevens ‘81
Tim Terrill ‘81
1982
Duane ‘82 & Jodi ‘83, ‘93 Anderson
Duane ‘82 & Lorey ‘80 Bussey
William ‘60, ‘62 & Eleanor ‘82 Crain
Sheryl Farley ‘82, ‘85
Carolyn B Gallegos ‘82, ‘87
Mike ‘94 & Patricia ‘82, ‘97 Garcia
Gregory A Gillaspie ‘82
Ken ‘80 & Brenda ‘82 Goodwin
Marty H. Heaton ‘82
John ‘83 & Barbara ‘82 Holmes
Ray ‘71 & Diane ‘82, ‘86 Lara
Julian ‘85 & Wendy ‘82, ‘93 Lopez
Peggy L Machone ‘82
Peggy Marolt ‘82
Tita L Martinez ‘82
Alan ‘82 & Sheri ‘80 Stahlecker
Demaris F Taylor ‘82
Jackie ‘82 Getz White & Brent White
Ronald ‘82 & Carolyn ‘82 Wilson
1983
Duane ‘82 & Jodi ‘83, ‘93 Anderson
Josephine Boreson ‘83, ‘87
Yvonne Cobb ‘83
Phillip ‘83 & Patricia ‘83 Delorenzo
John M Esquibel ‘83
Cynthia D Goldsworthy ‘83
Jacqueline Haney ‘83
Mary Hartmann ‘83
John ‘83 & Barbara ‘82 Holmes
Larry Joe ‘83 & Christine ‘83 Hunt
Byron ‘72 & Deanna ‘83 Kunugi
Alan L Lindsay ‘83
Mark A MacDonnell ‘83
Raymond ‘82, ‘83 & Jenny ‘85, ‘91 Miller
Gloria Pacheco ‘83
Rosa Pratt ‘83
Carol J Sessums ‘83, ‘91
Cynthia L White ‘83
Thomas E White ‘83
1984
Alfonso ‘84 & Shirley ‘85 Atencio
N. Lee Doolin ‘84
Clayton Ellis ‘84
Dan ‘84 Garcia & Liz ‘96, ‘06 Tabeling-Garcia
Kenneth ‘84 & Janice ‘70 Hardison
Betty Kay Henderson ‘84, ‘88
Michael ‘84 & LaVon ‘86 Honnick
Michael J Jolly ‘84, ‘85
Ronald Jung ‘84
Kristine Kollasch ‘84
Charlotte M Ledonne ‘84
Chris Lopez ‘84
Larry Mayer ‘84
Janet L Miller ‘84
Samuel J Montoya ‘84, ‘94, ‘96
Nels ‘75 & Amanda ‘84 Pearson
Enos J Ruybal ‘84
Alonzo J Salazar ‘84
Evelyn M Sprouse-Rowe ‘84
Karla ‘84 & James Willschau
1985
Russell S Achatz ‘85
Alfonso ‘84 & Shirley ‘85 Atencio
Ronald Carpenter ‘85
Lori Coppa ‘85
Anita D Dominguez ‘85
Pamela ‘85 & Robert Gjellum
Susan M. Greenfield ‘85
Gwendolyn S Heller ‘85
Donald ‘90 & Kim ‘85 Hurley
Jeni Jack ‘85
Julian ‘85 & Wendy ‘82, ‘93 Lopez
David Mazel ‘85, ‘87
Raymond ‘82, ‘83 & Jenny ‘85, ‘91 Miller
Kathleen Morford ‘85
Lori Parker ‘85, ‘97
Vickie M Rienks ‘85
Natalie S Rogers ‘85
Phoebe Russell ‘85
Michael ‘85 & Lynn ‘85 Spencer
Bonita G Tooley ‘85
1986
Bryan Carr ‘86
Mary Jane Chargin ‘86
Suzanne Coats ‘86
Mack ‘86 & Luella ‘86, ‘90 Crowther
John ‘86 & Carrie ‘86 Elwell
Sara L Graf ‘86
Nora A Holmes ‘86
Michael ‘84 & LaVon ‘86 Honnick
Brian A Loch ‘86, ‘05
Ron ‘65 & Marilyn ‘86 Loser
Shannon A Mahan ‘86
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Alumni
1986
Lonnie ‘87 & Marjorie ‘86 Miller
Janine L Pearce-Vasquez ‘86
Scott A Rodriguez ‘86
Vincent Rogers ‘86
Ann M Stanford ‘86, ‘91
Donald L Wells ‘86
1987
Candace Bedard ‘87
Vicki L Briesacker ‘87
Jeffrey L David ‘87
Douglas Grewe ‘87
Robert D Harris ‘87
Robert ‘87 & Kathleen ‘88 Hipwood
Steven ‘88 & Monica ‘87 Hokansson
Nancy P Maness ‘87
Sweetie Marbury ‘87
Ken ’87, ‘94 & Dolores ‘87 Marquez
Damon ‘87 & Konnie Martin
Teri McCartney ‘87, ‘92
Daniel ‘77 Russell & Carol ‘87 McCartney-Russell
Lonnie ‘87 & Marjorie ‘86 Miller
Monte ‘87 & Stacie ‘89 Mullins
Stephanie S Parrish ‘87
Elizabeth G Ratzlaff ‘87
Margaret F Reyes ‘87
Darlene K Smith ‘87
Steve ‘87 & Sandra Valdez
1988
Varen ‘89 & Amber ‘88 Belair
Muriel M Buckley ‘88
Ruby Depuy ‘88
Kirk Ellis ‘88
George F Fischer ‘88
Karen Greening ‘88
Vicki L Hall ‘88
Robert ‘87 & Kathleen ‘88 Hipwood
Steven ‘88 & Monica ‘87 Hokansson
Nevil D Humphreys ‘88
Monica J Johnson ‘88
Cindy A Jordan ‘88
Caren H Kershner ‘88
Gary W Loewe ‘88
Sue A. Luttrell ‘88
Larry ‘88, ‘93 & Carolyn ‘89 Mortensen
Kathleen D Ozawa ‘88, ‘99
Steven E Romero ‘88
John R Sperber ‘88
Mary Jane Valdez ‘88
1989
Varen ‘89 & Amber ‘88 Belair
Beth Burns ‘89
Jerry F DeLeon ‘89
Shawn ‘90 & Sheila ‘89 Hicks
Shirley Kernen ‘89
Mark ‘89, ‘92 & Myra ‘93, ‘01 Manzanares
Querina B Martinez ‘89
Dorothy D McFadden ‘89
H Scott Morgan ‘89
Larry ‘88, ‘93 & Carolyn ‘89 Mortensen
Monte ‘87 & Stacie ‘89 Mullins
Michael Nelson ‘89
James M Seefeldt ‘89
Scott ‘89 Slade & Darlene ‘90 Holland
Theresa White ‘89
Judith ‘89 & Jim Wookey
Roberta K Wyckoff ‘89
1990
Anthony ‘91 & Jo Ann ‘90 Bagwell
Sheri Corral ‘90
Sonja Encke ‘90
Dan R Enewold ‘90
Gary R Goodwin ‘90
Hal Henning ‘90
Shawn ‘90 & Sheila ‘89 Hicks
Cleta R Hiner-Felzien ‘90
Scott ‘89 Slade & Darlene ‘90 Holland
Donald ‘90 & Kim ‘85 Hurley
James F Koenigsfeld ‘90
Lynne A McMurphy ‘90
Mark ‘90, ‘95 & Jacqueline ‘90, ‘96 Meyer
Marco A Ochoa ‘90, ‘92
Louis S Rino ‘90, ‘91
Patrick L Roybal ‘90
1991
Anthony ‘91 & Jo Ann ‘90 Bagwell
Alberta M Coolbaugh ’91, ‘94
Casey Cotton ‘91
Kenneth DeLeon ‘91
Stanley ‘91 & Barbara ‘91 Foster
Lewis ‘91 & Lisa ‘93 Suatiama Io
Lori ‘91, ‘01 & Aaron Laske
Tammy L Lopez ‘91, ‘00
Sandra L Moncada ‘91
Anita P Perez ‘91, ‘97
Scott ‘92 & Janine ‘91 Reed
Michael L Ries ‘91
David ‘95 & Yvette ‘91 Rosenberg
Michael J Scarbrough ‘91
Patsy Spier ‘91
Sean Tyler ‘91
Donnie Jo Whitaker ‘91
1992
Brian Ackerman ‘92
Timothy Bachicha ‘92
Mary Crowell ‘92
Frank Deleo ‘92
Carrie Digironimo ‘92
Lenise Eidson ‘92
William P Hathaway ‘92
Daniel ‘92 & Loan ‘93 Maas
Michael J Marchildon ‘92
Lisa Masias-Hensley ‘92, ‘02 & Justin Hensley
Scott ‘92 & Janine ‘91 Reed
David ‘92 Venem & Patricia ‘92 Place-Venem
Rose C Vialpando ‘92, ‘97
Elizabeth W Wilcox ‘92
1993
Scott ‘93 & Meredith ‘95 Abbett
Daniel Drake ‘93
Nori Hughes ‘93
Vonda & Keith Lane ‘93
Daniel ‘92 & Loan ‘93 Maas
Onieda L Maestas’ 93, ‘06
Mark ‘89, ‘92 & Myra ‘93, ‘01 Manzanares
Sarah A Menapace-Walker ‘93
Marcie L Schulz ‘93
Lori Y Smith ‘93, ‘99, ‘03
Karen Snare ‘93
Colleen Stabolepszy ‘93, ‘97
Paul A Stewart ‘93
Lewis ‘91 & Lisa ‘93 Suatiama-Io
Timothy A Yates ‘93, ‘96
1994
Douglas T Clark ‘94
James ‘72 & Susan ‘94 Conklin
Ralph Garcia ‘94
Mike ‘94 & Patricia ‘82, ‘97 Garcia
Gaylene Horning ‘94
Kathryn L. Lee ‘94
Teresa Linders ‘94
Marsi Mason ‘94
Mitchell D Osteen ‘94
Dennis ‘94 Schoenfelder &
Cher ‘80, ‘95 Boutillette-Schoenfelder
Dee Teter-Ries ‘94
Lois Unger ‘94
1995
Scott ‘93 & Meredith ‘95 Abbett
Pat ‘72 & Donna ‘95 Bottini
Peter ‘97 & Ronda ‘95 De la Cerda
Leslie Doyle ‘95, ‘05
Velvet Entz ‘95
John Habegger ‘95
Nathan ‘95 Lucero & Carol ‘97 Nelson-Lucero
David ‘95 & Yvette ‘91 Rosenberg
Melanie Schiele-Gady ‘95
Jennifer Schurman ‘95
Matt ‘95 & Eva ‘95 Sinclair
Holly Trujillo ‘95
Raymond White ‘95
1996
Jana Flint ‘96
Martin ‘96, ‘98 & Norma ‘97 Gonzalez
Dean Kurtz ‘96
Andrea Mooney ‘96
David Peasley ‘96
Jeremy Ratliff ‘96
Christopher ‘04 & Roxann ‘96 Sittler
Dan ‘84 Garcia & Liz ‘96, ‘06 Tabeling-Garcia
Renee Thonhoff ‘96
1997
Rebecca Bergman ‘97
Ronald ‘79 & Cynthia ‘97 Chapman
Peter ‘97 & Ronda ‘95 De la Cerda
Michael Glass ‘97
Martin ‘96, ‘98 & Norma ‘97 Gonzalez
Vern ‘97 & Heather ‘00 Heersink
Jonathan Clouse ‘99 &
Shannon LeClair-Clouse ‘97
Nathan ‘95 Lucero & Carol ‘97 Nelson-Lucero
Richard Ono ‘97
David Prather ‘97
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Pat Racanelli ‘97
Carol Redding ‘97
Susan Rice ‘97
Joan Waugh ‘97
Mary Wesolowski ‘97
Delzia Worley ‘97
1998
Kay Henry Bartlett ‘98
Dean Hill ‘98
Michael Hudson ‘98
Glen Irvin ‘98 & Nicole Borg ‘98
Leanna Kaspar ‘98, ‘99
Kathleen Kelly ‘98
Jason ‘98 ‘00 & Carry ‘00 Kingery
Dolly McClellan ‘98, ‘00
Mary McClure ‘98
Chas ‘98 & Melissa Moeller
Elden Ruybal ‘98
Georgia Venne ‘98
1999
Joanna Andenucio-Freelove ‘99
Tanner L Bagwell ‘99
Larry Berggren ‘99, ‘00
Joelle Boos-Medina ‘99
Jonathan Clouse ‘99 &
Shannon LeClair-Clouse ‘97
Eric ‘00 & Stacey ‘99 Crouser
Mary Eldredge ‘99
Michael Hartmann ‘99
Harry Manesiotis ‘99
Kathleen McDermott ‘99
Brian ‘99 & Kirsten ‘01 Riccatone
Matthew ‘99 & Emily ‘99 Schmidt
2000
Jeremy ‘01 & Jennifer ‘00 Alonzo
Kelley Bailey ‘00
Kyle James Boydstun ‘00
Eric ‘00 & Stacey ‘99 Crouser
Jason ‘00 & Kathleen ‘00 Jayroe
Vern ‘97 & Heather ‘00 Heersink
Rodney ‘02 & Kimberly ‘00 Jackson
Jason ‘98 ‘00 & Carry ‘00 Kingery
Stephanie Milam ‘00, ‘01
Brian Neufeld ‘00
Cody ‘00 & Kelly ‘01, ‘05 Reynolds
Susannah Simmons ‘00
Mandy Sweeter ‘00
Diana Villegas ‘00
2001
Jeremy ‘01 & Jennifer ‘00 Alonzo
Bradley Boehm ‘01
Eric Carpio ‘01
John Gue ‘01
Daniel ‘76, ‘88 & Margaret ‘01 Korber
Karen Major Landon ‘01
Jana Mantovani ‘01
Lynette Melgosa ‘01
Dick ‘67 & Marcie ‘01 Reed
Cody ‘00 & Kelly ‘01, ‘05 Reynolds
Brian ‘99 & Kirsten ‘01 Riccatone
John F Schlieker ‘01
2002
Colorado ‘02 & Jessica ‘03 Cordova
Elizabeth Gandomcar ‘02
Eric ‘02 & Nicole ‘02 Greene
Rodney ‘02 & Kimberly ‘00 Jackson
Benjamin Kern ‘02
Belen Maestas ‘02
Kenny Schneider ‘02
James Trujillo ‘02
2003
Jeffrey Bilderbeck ‘03
Eric M Blake ‘03
Colorado ‘02 & Jessica ‘03 Cordova
Rhonda ‘03 & Jeff Obermiller
Allen ‘03 & Tracie ‘03 Race
Brian J Small ‘03
Aaron K Welsh ‘03
2004
Lena Dickerson ‘04
Terrie M King ‘04
Jennifer Minor ‘04
Jillyn A Ostergaard ‘04
Rhonda ‘04, ‘06 & Mark Schoenecker
Dustin Sullivan ‘04
2005
Christopher ‘04 & Roxann ‘96 Sittler
Geraldine B Spannagel ‘04
Jason ‘06 & Sandra ‘05 Hubbard
Denise McCraw ‘05
Ragen L Pepper ‘05
Kevin G Prior ‘05
Jason E Semore ‘05
Carrey L Sims ‘05
James Trainor ‘05
2006
Jane R Glenn ‘06
Jason ‘06 & Sandra ‘05 Hubbard
Suzanne Ireland ‘06
Darlene B Laydon ‘06
Cedric D Lindsay ‘06
Larisa ‘06 & Sean Oringdulph
Amber L Stibbard ‘06
2007
Nicole Adams ‘07
Loraine Archuleta ‘07
Lisa Bauer ‘07
Michael Bergles ‘07
Laura K Cawley ‘07
Havilah Dodd ‘07
Tanya M Gregory ‘07
John M Manning ‘07
Josephine Martinez ‘07
David Mejia ’07
Sharon L Orr ‘07
Meagan M Semore ‘07
Christopher . Simpleman ‘07
Sherry L Smith ‘07
Heidi M Stevenson ‘07
Katherine ‘07 & Henry Woolbert
Kira L Zeiter ‘07, ‘09
2008
Theresa Chavez ‘08
Megan Demers ‘08
Brian Enclade ‘08
Gabe Garcia ‘08
Jodee A. Hankins ‘08
Craig A Holliday ‘08
2009
Brianna Bourne ‘09
Cindy Cotten ‘09
Katalin Grajzel ‘09
Arla Henderson ‘09
Teresa Ochoa ‘09
Carol A Pote ‘09
Barbara E Wester ‘09
Giving
Clubs
$10,000+
Alamosa State Bank
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
John Robert Maytag
Dr. John McDaniel
National Western Stock Show - Scholarship Trust
William ’51 & Joan Porter, Jr
San Luis Valley Federal Bank
San Luis Valley Rural Electric Coop Inc.
Christopher ‘04 & Roxann ‘96 Sittler
Patsy Spier ‘91
Ruth Wills ‘46
$5,000-$9,999
Peter ‘66 & Gayle Ciraolo
Floyd ‘55 & Cordelia Higel
Michael J Lantzy’ 64, ‘65
Ron ‘65 & Marilyn ‘86 Loser
Paul & Patti Newman
Richard ‘69 & Kathleen Rutledge
Andrea Scott & Warren Grundfest
Connie J Spencer ‘63, ‘66
David & Virginia ‘83, ‘84, ‘95 Svaldi
1925 Club
$1,925-$4,999
Alamosa Convention & Vistors Bureau
Arby’s
Boulder Boulder
Duane ‘82 & Lorey ‘80 Bussey
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Clubs
1925 Club
$1,925-$4,999
Cattails Women’s Golf Assn.
Dr. Jack & Mrs. Genevieve Cooper
David W. Wehe, CFP
1st Southwest Bank
Inn of the Rio Grande
Rustic Log Furniture, Inc.
John & Paige Keeler
Michael J Mumper ‘76
P.E.O. Foundation
Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation
Sand Construction of Colorado LLC
Valley Educators Credit Union
Jackie ‘82 Getz White & Brent White
Mary Ann Wright
$1,000-$1,924
Glen Bean ‘36
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Burnham
Ronald ‘79 & Cynthia ‘97 Chapman
Nancy Rowe-Chasen ‘78 & Wayne Chasen
Yvonne Cobb ‘83
Tracey Coleman
Carole Counihan & James Taggart
Adam Ellithorpe
Wayne O Evans ‘62
Steven A Getz ‘81
Karla Jean Gilbert
Pamela ‘85 & Robert Gjellum
Michael Glass ‘97
Frances J Gomez ‘64, ‘70
Dale Hettinger ‘64
Lyle Hood
Michael Hudson ‘98
Jack’s Market
Martin B Jones
Lester, Sigmond, Rooney & Schwiesow
Mark A MacDonnell ‘83
Teri McCartney ‘87, ‘92
Ray ‘50 & Ruth ‘50 McGee
Dolores A McLean ‘65
Marvin ‘58, ‘59 & Mary ‘62 Motz
Calvin M Oba ‘48
Pearl A Ortner ‘58
David R Pichaske
Donald ‘ 60, ‘62 & Jytte Poulson
Judith A Quiller ‘61, ‘64
Pat Racanelli ‘99
Gregory ‘69 & Monica Reid
Susan & Edward Richmond
Lena C Samora ‘67, ‘68
Dr. Charles Scoggin
Rondaleen Specht ‘67
Summit Farms Inc
Trinchera Foundation, LLC
Norman Tucker ‘79
Tuesday Nite Men’s Golf League
Virginia Rowley
Michael Williamson ‘70
Karla ‘84 & James Willschau
Winco, Inc.
Ketha Woodard
David L Young ‘71
Zapata Homeowners Association
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$500-$999
Russell S Achatz ‘85
Gary ‘59, ‘63 & Neoma ‘59 Antisdel
Stephen Bokat ‘68
Paul H Briggs ‘70
Randy Brooks ‘81
Mari Centeno
Keith Cerny
Frank Deleo ‘53, ‘58
Richard Duran ‘71, ‘72
Rich Gehlbach ‘59
David W Green ‘70, ‘71
Dr. Phillip J Haram ‘62
H.R. ‘61 & Glenda Harrison
John & Barbara Holmes
Rodger L Jehlicka
Ken ‘51 & George Anna ‘51 Joseph
John ‘64, ‘66 & Priscilla ‘62 Lemak
M Frances Lerblance ‘70
Karen McLean-Simmons ‘74
Thomas Motz ‘82
Jeanie O’Laughlin
Michael A Onofrey ‘76
James ‘66 & Rita ‘65, ‘72 Paronto
William E Pearcy ‘63
Lonnie Porter ‘65, ‘66
Robert Lee
Michael J Scarbrough ‘91
Thomas D Shockley ‘72, ‘72
Lisa Todd
Robert L & Bonnie J Wasinger
Bill Waters ‘59
Arvilla Weldon ‘70, ‘92
$100-$499
Brian Ackerman ‘92
Alamosa Uptown & River Association
Joseph S Albert ‘57
Kay Albrecht ‘62
Larry Allen
Monte ‘58, ‘61 & Patricia Allen
Duane ‘82 & Jodi ‘83, ‘93 Anderson
Kenneth ‘72 Barber & Jane ‘71 Fiebelkorn Barber
Victor Barela ‘63
Kay Henry Bartlett ‘98
Rudy ‘62 & Sharon Basovsky
Don & Laura Basse
Dr. Kenneth Bean ‘49
Bear Steam Cleaning, Inc.
Larry Berggren ‘99, ‘00
Rebecca Bergman ‘97
Jim ‘59, ‘62 & Antoinette ‘65, ‘69 Biundo
Eric M Blake ‘03
Kathleen Block
Tom ‘59 & Charlotte ‘58, ‘71 Bobicki
Bradley Boehm ‘01
Mike Boehm ‘77
Richard N Boich ‘60
Nancy Bowsher ‘65, ‘68 & Andrith Davis
Donald Brown ‘61, ‘68
John ‘63, ‘64 & Diana ‘67 Bruce
Neil Bruce Esq ‘75 & Barbara ‘75 Bruce
Kevin & Donna Burdzinski
Toney H Cantu ‘70
Shirley I Carlson ‘63, ‘63
Bryan Carr ‘86
Chaparral Tires
Gregory Chavez ‘81
Larry ‘71 & Rilla ‘71 Cheeseman
Elaine ‘63, ‘69 & Gordon Childs
Glen ‘62 & Frances ‘62 Clark
Virginia R Clark ‘60
Lisa G Clements
Richard ‘71 & Mary ‘74 Cline
Morris Cohen ‘61, ‘68
Freeman Colbert
Jim D Colbert ‘61, ‘65
Dave Colburn
David E Colburn
Colorado Employment Retirees Assoc.
James ‘72 & Susan ‘94 Conklin
John Conlon ‘67
Jeffrey Cook
Steven Cook ‘71
Ross Cooper ‘79
Bob ‘49 & Peggy ‘50 Copeland
John Cossick & Mary Wood
Casey Cotton ‘91
Jack & Mabel Cotton
William ‘60, ‘62 & Eleanor ‘82 Crain
Jerry ‘70 & Patricia ‘70 Crisci
Harold Gerard Czarnetzki ‘69
Mike Gibson & Gigi Darricades
Robert F Davis ‘70
Willie Davis ‘66, ‘68
Peter ‘97 & Ronda ‘95 De la Cerda
Gerald Deaguero
Sheri Deaguero
Josephine Deem ‘53, ‘58
James R DeJong ‘68
Jerry F DeLeon ‘89
Phillip ‘83 & Patricia ‘83 Delorenzo
Kathleen M Delzell ‘61
Albert Demarest ‘66, ‘71
Ronald DeSautell ‘76
Connie Dionisio
Diverse Sheet Metal, LLC
Havilah Dodd ‘07
The Donaldson Foundation
Elsie L Doser ‘59
William ‘68 & Harriett ‘66, ‘71 Dunn
Jack A Duran ‘63, ‘66
Janey Dyson
Robert G Eagan ‘77
Ronald J & Charlotte M Eagan
Mike ‘71 & Linda ‘73 Edgar
James Edwards ‘64
David & Cynthia Eggers
Lenise Eidson ‘92
Mary Eldredge ‘99
Grace Ellsworth ‘65
David G Elmore
Meryl Endean
Steven Endean
John M Esquibel ‘83
David L Evans ‘70
Margaret & Louis Falcone
Earl Finnessey ‘57
Patricia M Fitch ‘70
Grimes ‘65 & Rachel ‘67 Fortenberry
Louis ‘72, ‘73 & Marlene ‘73 Fraulo
Hyman & Roselyn Freeman
Roy ‘70 & Marva ‘71 Fritch
H Kenneth Fry ‘60
Dr. & Mrs. William M Fulkerson, Jr.
John H Fuller ‘57
Ronald Fulton
Alex G & Margaret A Gallego
Rudolph Gallegos ‘59, 61

donor report
Memorials & Honoraria
Darrough Galloway ‘64
Dan ‘84 Garcia & Liz ‘96, ‘06 Tabeling-Garcia
Jose P Garcia ‘61
Ray Garcia
Delbert Gay ‘70
John R Gendreau ‘70
Dr. J Thomas ‘67, ‘68 & Pat ‘68 Gilmore
Robert Glover
Richard J Goggin ‘76
Dr. Gordan & Wanda ‘74 Golsan
Elinor J. Gonzales ‘78
Troy Gordon
Katalin Grajzel ‘09
Geoffrey & Linda Gray
Jon R Greene ‘67
Kevin . Greenlee ‘80
Carol Guerrero-Murphy & David Guerrero
Roger Gunlikson ‘62
Mark Hanschmidt
Eunice B Harris ‘74
Mary Hartmann ‘83
Gwendolyn S. Heller ‘85
David J Henkel ‘69, 75’
Hal Henning ‘90
Linda Henry ‘72
James Hensen Jr ‘70
Shawn ‘90 & Sheila ‘89 Hicks
James S Hill ‘68, ‘71
Cleta R Hiner-Felzien ‘90
William A Hinz ‘72
Robert ‘87 & Kathleen ‘88 Hipwood
Scott C Hoatson ‘76
Gretchen Hoffman ‘76
Steven ‘88 & Monica ‘87 Hokansson
Michael ‘84 & LaVon ‘86 Honnick
Gaylene Horning ‘94
Jason ‘06 & Sandra ‘05 Hubbard
Imagine Motors
Donald & Bobbie Jansen
John W Jefferson ‘58, 62
Larry ‘69 & Shirley Jeffryes
George T and Carmel D Jenkins
Jim & Melanie Jeppesen
Curt & Donna Johnson
Curtiss Johnson
Johnson’s Corners, Inc.
Carol A Johnston
Michael J Jolly ‘84, ‘85
Olga J Joyce ‘61, ‘63
Ronald Jung ‘84
Richard A Kadinger ‘75
Leanna Kaspar ‘98, ‘99
Linda & Ed Kazazian
Sally Kehler ‘76
Andy & Jan Keller
John Keller
George ‘59 & Edna Kelloff
Rosemarie Kellogg
Jack D Kelly ‘71
Barry K Kelner ‘70, ‘71
Robert ‘79 & Cheryl ‘79 Ketchie
Jerry M Kill ‘54, ‘58
Jason ‘98 ‘00 & Carry ‘00 Kingery
Casey A Kingsley ‘75
Steven Kitchen
Gary ‘64 & June ‘63 Kliesen
KM Electric, LLC
Mitch & Margo Knutson
Delfinia J Kogovsek ‘59
Kristine Kollasch ‘84
Judith A Kunugi ‘74
Judith Lane
Lori ‘91, 01 & Aaron Laske
In Memory of
eleanor k.p. eagan
Robert G. Eagan ‘77
dan foote
Eric & Lisa Burt
Duane ‘82 & Lorey ‘80 Bussey
Sylvia Joyce Foote ‘61
Tom and Donna Ford
Jim & Janet Higel
John & Virginia Kelly
Lori ‘91, 01 & Aaron Laske
Corky & Nancy Mortensen
Larry ‘88, ‘93 & Carolyn ‘89 Mortensen
Michael & Jane Mott
Merle Orr ‘65, ‘69
Donald Stegman ‘61, ‘64
Paul & Karen Wagner
Ketha Woodard
Carl Zietz Jr.
rudy gonzales
Betty Aschenbrenner
Colorado Employment Retirees Assoc.
Martin ‘80 & Cristina ‘69, ‘79 Duran
Linda & Ed Kazazian
Bonney Lopez ‘53 & Donna Valdez
SLV Development Resources Group
kathleen lester
Kathleen Block
Dr. Jack & Mrs. Genevieve Cooper
Frances Eigenberg
Tom ‘67, ‘68 & Pat ‘68 Gilmore
Jack D Kelly ‘71
Albert L King ‘61, ‘64
Judith Lane
Jeanne Leader ‘75
Gary & Martha LeCaptain
Charlotte M Ledonne ‘84
Kathryn L Lee ‘94
Cherryl Leone
Gerald M Lester ‘65
Jim Lester & Helen Sigmond
Ronald V Lester ‘77
Brian & Sherri Lewis
William Lipke
John M Lobato ‘50
Alfonso R Lopez ‘70
Chris Lopez ‘84
Fred R Lopez ‘69
Rueben O Lopez ‘62
Tammy L Lopez ‘91, ‘00
Bonney Lopez ‘53 & Donna Valdez
Willis ‘66, ‘69 & Janet ‘67 Lowther
Thomas ‘72 & Christine ‘73 Magel
Curtis ‘71 & Kathryn ‘ 80 Malouff
Harry Manesiotis ‘99
Janet M Mangum ‘63
John M Manning ‘07
Bill Mansheim & Sue Patterson ‘83, ‘86
Jana Mantovani ‘01
William Manzanares Jr. ‘67
Sweetie Marbury ‘87
Ronnie Margolies ‘71
Gerald M Lester ‘65
Jim Lester & Helen Sigmond
Ronald V Lester ‘77
Judy & Richard Schaefer
Agatha Sigmond
Suzan & Ward Sigmond
Jane & J Timothy Waters
jodine ryan
Nancy Bowsher ‘65, ‘68 & Andrith Davis
Mary Clement
Dwight & Anne Crowder
Mark Seaton & Suzanne DeVore
Gaylene Horning ‘94
Glen Irvin ‘98 & Nicole Borg ‘98
Andy & Jan Keller
Dr. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Kolupke
James & Sherry Thompson
Zapata Homeowners Association
john spencer
Mike ‘71 & Linda ‘73 Edgar
john turano
Terry Scanga ‘70
In Honor of
barney mClean
Dolores A McLean ‘65
dale jeffreys
Michael J Patritch ‘70, ‘73
Barney Lewis
Charles D Ward ‘63
thomas & rethel mapes
Stacy & Joseph York
Pat Markley
Damon ‘87 & Konnie Martin
Judy Martin ‘67
Beatrice Martinez ‘76
Bernice L Martinez ‘66
Christopher J Martinez ‘61, 67
Juan O Martinez ‘76, ‘81
Loretta Martinez
Querina B Martinez ‘89
Connie M Marvel ‘75
Lisa Masias-Hensley ‘92, ‘02 & Justin Hensley
Monroe Mathias ‘51
Dale & Lisa Matteson
Bill ‘56, ‘62 & Joyce ‘56 Matthews
Larry Mayer ‘84
Larry ‘64 & D’Anna ‘66, ‘74 Mayfield
David Mazel ‘85, ‘87
John McBride ‘59
William ‘68 & Regina ‘68 McCann
C. Lavoy McCorkle ‘60, ‘62
Enrica McCurry ‘54, ‘67
Richard McIntyre ‘58, 59
Ted P McNeilsmith
Eric A Mead ‘71
William ‘56, ‘61 & Sally ‘77 Meek
Lynette Melgosa ‘01
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Music alumnus contributes building sign
Walking around campus 40 years after receiving his
degree, Peter Ciraolo '66 noticed the Music Building did
not have a sign and decided to remedy that absence.
“The college gave me a career, and I wanted to give
something to the college.”
A former music education major, he donated the
money to have a granite sign made by the Adams State
Art Department. “I am donating a part of me. I felt
Adams State gave me a chance to be successful. I, in return,
wanted to give something back.”
Dr. Tracy Doyle, associate chair of the Music Department,
said the department is grateful for Ciraolo’s
generous gift. “Peter has been a continual supporter of
Friends of Music as well, providing varied musical opportunities
for our talented students." He has donated
to Adams State throughout the years, including gifts to
the Alumni Association.
In his teaching career, Ciraolo said he modeled
what he learned from his music professors. Four who
particularly influenced and inspired him were Emeritus
Music Professors
Gladys Rugg, Glen
Yarberry, Gordan
Childs, and Maurice
Skones.
“Gladys Rugg
was a wonderful instructor.
She took a genuine interest in every student.
She stood out the most."
A jazz trumpet player, conductor of the PC All Star
Big Band (PCBigBand.com), and leader of a jazz quintet
with vocalist, Ciraolo also taught high school for 33
years. He was music department chair and conductor
and director of the Jazz Ensemble at Canisius College.
Ciraolo has played trumpet with the Lou Barone/
Gus Broncato Orchestra, Niagara Falls Symphony Orchestra,
Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Joe
Baudo Big Band, the Pyramid Swing Band, and the Bill
Bailey Marching Band. He studied with Salvatore Panessa,
Niagara Falls, NY, and Herbie Harp, professor of trumpet,
Fredonia State University.
His groups have placed first in such competitions as
the Villanova Jazz Festival for Non-Music Majors, the
Kenny Award for best high school student orchestra, and
the Niagara Falls Jazz Ensemble Competition.
He and his wife of 37 years, Gayle, live in the Buffalo
suburb Hamburg, NY, and have one son, Eric.
Musician and educator
Peter Ciraolo ‘66
(above) contributed a
new sign for ASC’s
music building that
was manufactured by
the Art Department
(far right).
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donor report
Giving
Clubs
$100-$499
Daniel ‘77 Russell & Carol ‘87 McCartney-Russell
Lawrence E. Menke ‘52
Bruce & Sharon Meyer
Clifford R Miller ‘69
Chas ‘98 & Melissa Moeller
Dennis Montoya
Joseph Montoya
Samuel J Montoya ‘84, ‘94, ‘96
Pauline Moore
Nancy R Moore ‘71
Daniel & Janet Mordecai Foundation
Deanna R Morris ‘64, ‘65
Ted ‘69 & Janet ‘69 Morrison
Michael & Jane Mott
Mueller, Inc.
James ‘51, ‘68 & Betty ‘52 Mullings
Tessie Mullins
Gary ‘76, ‘93 & Mary ‘73 Neamon
Brian Neufeld ‘00
New Mexico Waste Services
Currin M Nichol
Gail F Nitta ‘66
Nancy & Steve Nottingham
Marco A Ochoa ‘90, ‘92
Elmer Ohmert ‘50
Albert ‘61 & Kelli ‘74 O’Leary
Larisa’ 06 & Sean Oringdulph
Rocky Ortega ‘65, ‘71
Pete I Ortega ‘61, ‘64
Patti A Ortiz ‘78
Victor & Diana Pariset
Lori Parker ‘85, ‘97
Michael J Patritch ‘70, ‘73
John Patten
Walter Paulson ‘61, ‘63
Jolene Pavlovsky ‘58, ‘63, ‘67
Nels ‘75 & Amanda ‘84 Pearson
David Peasley ‘96
Gerald M Petersen ‘77
Charles ‘59, ‘62 & Margaret ‘63, ‘67 Pfalmer
Phil Long Motor City
Jacqueline S Phillips
Stephen L Phillips ‘63
John Pim ‘67
Milton J Place ‘74
Andrew P Pojman ‘72
Ronald Porterfield’ 64
Eric & Dotti Raynal
Dawnye’l Reed & Scott Mauck
Dick ‘67 & Marcie ‘01 Reed
Jennifer L Reglien ‘63
Karen S Riggenbach-Vaughn ‘76
Howard O Robinson
Deborah L & Robert M. Rodriguez
Natalie S Rogers ‘85
Boogie & Dorothy Romero
Travis L Rosenau
Darrell & Iris Roths
John B Roybal ‘51, ‘60
Patrick L Roybal ‘90
Randy Rusch ‘78
Jack C Russell ‘66
Sally J Ryan
Darrell L Sabers ‘63
S & M Desert Pizza
Lloyd ‘59 & Lisa Sanchez
Rich ‘75 & Barbara Scanga
Matthew ‘99 & Emily ‘99 Schmidt
Schneider Energy Services
Steven ‘75 & Lilliam ‘74 Schomaker
Merle R Schroder ‘67
Marcie L Schulz ‘03
Jennifer Schurman ‘95
James M Seefeldt ‘89
Jeffrey Sell ‘61
George Sellman & Julie Mordecai
Agatha Sigmond
Suzan & Ward Sigmond
Paul Silzell ‘78
Sidney Skirvin ‘51
Michael Sloan ‘65
John R Sperber ‘88
Randal Y Stevens ‘81
Charles Steward ‘50
Glen E Steyer ‘62
Walter Stoufer ‘66
Dustin Sullivan ‘04
Larry & Carol Sveum
Joe M Swinson ‘77
Randy Symons
Juanita Taylor ‘58
Charles M Thomas ‘66
Donald Thompson & Jan Oen
John P Tooker ’66
Diane ‘67 & Darrell Trembly
Sean Tyler ‘91
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ulrich
Maria Valdez
James ‘65 & Joyce ‘64 Valentine
Dr. Edmund Vallejo ‘55
Jose Vallejos ‘62
Valley Car Wash/Vintage Garage
Van Dyk Insurance Agency Inc.
Phillip S Van Hook ‘64, ‘65
James & Holly VanValkenburg
David ‘92 Venem & Patricia ‘92 Place-Venem
Josh Vialpondo
Peggy S Vigil ‘77
Ruben Vigil ‘61, ‘65
Rosalie J Vigna ‘77
Robert ‘80 & Margaret ‘79 Wagoner
Don Wallin
Ken Wallin
Phillip & Gloria Walsmith
David Walters
Tim ‘73 & Peggy ‘72, ‘72 Walters
Robert Waltman ‘76
Charles D Ward ‘63
Jilda & Lee Weinstein
Donnie Jo Whitaker ‘91
Thomas E White, M.D. ‘83
Robert H Whiting, Ph.D. ‘59, ‘63
Ronald ‘82 & Carolyn ‘82 Wilson
William ‘64 & Donna ‘64 Witt
Donald E Wolfe ‘68
David ‘67, ‘75 & Kay ‘68 Wood
William J Woodward ‘61
Alan & Janice Wuckert
Don & Gloria Wuckert
Joyce Yates
Timothy A Yates ‘93, ‘96
Melva Young
Stacy & Joseph York
Larry ‘73, ‘74 & Julie ‘79 Zaragoza
Barbara J Zeman ‘72
Up to $99
Scott ‘93 & Meredith ‘95 Abbett
Gaspar L Abeyta ‘66
Kyle & Amy Achterhoff
Jose & Ada Adaime
Francisco Adame ‘66, ‘77
Nicole Adams ‘07
Suzanne Adams ‘74
Wendy Adams
Lee A Aguilar ‘58, 65
Charles ‘60, ‘61 & Nancy ‘63 Allbee
Cynthia Allen
Anita K Allinger ‘77
Jeremy ‘01 & Jennifer ‘00 Alonzo
American Portable Storage Rentals
Joanna Andenucio-Freelove ‘99
Carmen Andrade
Susan & Steve Archibald
Loraine Archuleta ‘07
Elizabeth Armenta ‘80, ‘88
Linda Armstead ‘77
Dale Arnold
Betty Aschenbrenner
Martha J Asher ‘73, ‘75
Alfonso ‘84 & Shirley ‘85 Atencio
Edward E Atencio ‘68, ‘73
Samuel ‘74 & Bernice ‘73 Atencio
Evie Augustadt
Joan Baca
Timothy Bachicha ‘92
Anthony ‘91 & Jo Ann ‘90 Bagwell
Tanner L Bagwell ‘99
Christopher & Gerianne Bahn
Kelley Bailey ‘00
Chris Bandy
E B Bannon ‘78, ‘02
Angela Barra
Beverly Barton ‘69
Basic Machine Facility, Inc.
Lisa Bauer ‘07
Phyllis K Bauman ‘74
Jillian Beal
Alan Beatty ‘62
James & Angela Bedard
Candace Bedard ‘87
Renee & Jared Beeton
William Beezley ‘71
Varen ‘89 & Amber ‘88 Belair
Karl & Barbara Bendele
Harold L Benson ‘71
Andrea Benton-Meastas
Bruce & Linda Bergen
Michael Bergles ‘07
Berry Coffee Company
Farris Bervig
Jeffrey Bilderbeck ‘03
Peggy D Bland ‘76, ‘81
Sheila Blythe
Terry Boddy ‘65
Robert Boecking
Nancy Boersma
Betty ‘50 & Marvin Bohman
Geoffrey ‘73 & Deborah ‘75 Bokan
Lionel & Cindy Bolden
Margaret L Bolte ‘75
Vivian Bonham ‘78
Josephine Boreson ‘83, ‘87
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Giving
Clubs
Up to $99
Philip Born ‘68
Pat ‘72 & Donna ‘95 Bottini
Brianna Bourne ‘09
Gerald ‘59 & Karen ‘61 Boxberger
Kyle James Boydstun ‘00
Gerald R Boyer ‘73
David M Brabb ‘60, ‘62
Thomas Bradley ‘69
Peggy Breslin
Jean M Bretz ‘76
Joyce & Gerry Brewer
Vicki L Briesacker ‘87
Jane Brito
Clifford Britton ‘57
Linda D Britton ‘76
Herbert E Brockman ‘80
Clarence Bronnenberg
Pam Brooks
John & Joyce Brown
Herbert E Bruntel Jr. ‘69
Muriel M Buckley ‘88
Gerry & Janet Buderus
Paul & Marna Burckhart
Beth Burns ‘89
Gary ‘73 & Maria ‘73 Burrows
Eric & Lisa Burt
Nancy Bustillos ‘74
Elizabeth A Byars ‘36
Jane Cable
Jeffery Cable
Russell Cagle ‘73
George & Mary Calvert
Loraine J Campbell ‘65
Jake J Candelaria ‘57
Marguerite M Carlson ‘52
Harry & Barbara Carmean
Ronald Carpenter ‘85
George Cary ‘76
John & Lori Casadei
Dorothy Castor
Laura K Cawley ‘07
Think beyond the buck
Ethel Chapman ‘68
Darla J Chappell ‘77
Mary Jane Chargin ‘86
Anna L Chavez ‘46
Theresa Chavez ‘08
William D and Barbara Ann Chilton
Dan & Diane Churchill
Kevin Cirello ‘77
Douglas T Clark ‘94
Mary Clark
Lynd Clary
Mary Clement
Jonathan Clouse ‘99 &
Shannon LeClair-Clouse ‘97
Suzanne Coats ‘86
Jolana Coley ‘74
Holly Colonna
Judy A Conarroe
Katherine A Cook ‘74
Alberta M Coolbaugh ‘91, ‘94
Lori Coppa ‘85
Joe Cordo ‘70
Colorado ‘02 & Jessica ‘03 Cordova
Felix A Cordova ‘58, ‘65
Kathryn Cordova ‘76
Rosemary Cordova ‘76, ‘89
Larry Corradino ‘73
Sheri Corral ‘90
Joseph H Corson ‘57
Theresa A Cortese ‘76, ‘82
Prudencio Cosyleon ‘77
Cindy Cotten ‘09
Betty Cotton ‘73
Steve & Patrice Cox
Creede Chiropractic and Kinesiology Clinic, Inc.
Dorothy Croft ‘73
Josephine Croonenberghs ‘53
Eric ‘00 & Stacey ‘99 Crouser
Zenta L Crow ‘73
Dwight & Anne Crowder
Mary Crowell ‘92
Liska Crowley ‘72
Mack ‘86 & Luella ‘86, ‘90 Crowther
Mary G Cruz ‘45
Ivan Curley ‘53, ‘56
Gloria A Curtis ‘70
The Adams State College Foundation introduces GiftLegacy, an interactive
planned giving website.
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In today’s economy, you may be cutting back on charitable donations. However,
many planned giving vehicles can benefit both you and Adams State. Some
options help avoid high estate taxes.
GiftLegacy provides a range of information:
• Savvy Living by Jim Miller, a regular contributor to the NBC Today Show and
author of The Savvy Senior
• Financial information on stocks, bonds, interest rates, etc., of particular interest
to senior alumni
• Washington Hotline: weekly updates on changes in Washington and Congress
• Information on bequests, annuities, trusts, IRAs
Jay Curtis ‘76
Jeffrey L David ‘87
Douglas Davie ‘73
Ian M Debono ‘73
Richard Decker ‘60
Wanda L Decker ‘54
Sandy Dee ‘71
Edward J Deely
Edward Deely Jr.
Melvin DeHerrera
Kenneth DeLeon ‘91
Gerald Dellinger ‘73
Megan Demers ‘08
Ruby Depuy ‘88
Jennifer DeSouchet
Barry & Traci Determan
Elbert Detwiler ‘63
Lena Dickerson ‘04
Carrie Digironimo ‘92
James Dobey ‘59
Margaret Doell
Wayne ‘80 Dolan & Emerald ‘78, ‘79 Duran-Dolan
Anita D Dominguez ‘85
Patrick Donnelly ‘64
N Lee Doolin ‘84
Les & Beverly Douma
James & Tracy Doyle
Leslie Doyle ‘95, ‘05
Daniel Drake ‘93
Glessie Drake ‘53
Judy ‘64 & Larry Drake
Drywall Partitions Inc.
Lloyd J Dunn ‘62, ‘67
Peggy Dunn
Ilene L Dupont ‘81
Martin ‘80 & Cristina ‘69, ‘79 Duran
Ranger Duran ‘73
Mike ‘73 & Denise ‘72 Dutton
Leo Dvorak ‘63, ‘64
Stephanie Eades
Gloria Eagar
Edward Eastin ‘71
Chuck ‘73 & Margie ‘73 Eaton
Michele Echevarria
Shirley J Eckart
Alvin R Edlund Jr. ‘79
Judy Egbert ‘81
Lydia Ehrlich
Frances Eigenberg
Clayton Ellis ‘84
Kirk Ellis ‘88
John ‘86 & Carrie ‘86 Elwell
Mabel Elwood
Laura Emanuel ‘74
Sonja Encke ‘90
Brian Enclade ‘08
Dan R Enewold ‘90
Velvet Entz ‘95
Robert & Susan Exler
Louis Falcone Sr.
Sheryl Farley ‘82, ‘85
Aaron Fernandez
Robert R Fink ‘79
Mark & Erin Finney
Bob Firestone ‘69
George F Fischer ‘88
Aimee Fisher
John & Norma Fitzpatrick
Pamela Fivgas
Jana Flint ‘96
Lillian Flores ‘61
Linda Flores ‘75
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donor report
Matching Gifts
Sylvia Joyce Foote ‘61
James M Ford ‘59, ‘61
Tom and Donna Ford
Stanley ‘91 & Barbara ‘91 Foster
Frances Zietz Family Trust
Richard B Friesen ‘70
Roy & Edna Fulkerson
Mary L Fyock ‘75
Frank & Mary Ellen Gaeddert
Marsha A Gallagher ‘71
Bridget M Gallegos ‘68, ‘72
Carolyn B Gallegos ‘82, ‘87
Clotilde Gallegos
Briggs Gamblin
Elizabeth Gandomcar ‘02
Gabe Garcia ‘08
Ralph Garcia ‘94
Mike ‘94 & Patricia ‘82, ‘97 Garcia
Kathy & Tom Garnett
Harold ‘68 Cynthia ‘68 Gettman
Hal & Abby Gibson
Joan Giere ‘72
Gregory A Gillaspie ‘82
Maureen Gladke ‘66
Jane R Glenn ‘06
Albert J & Judith A Goguen
Margery I Goldston ‘65
Cynthia D Goldsworthy ‘83
Richard & Mary Gomez
Albert Gonzales ‘81, ‘99
Gene R Gonzales ‘77
Martin ‘96, ‘98 & Norma ‘97 Gonzalez
Rene Gonzalez ‘75
Gary R Goodwin ‘90
Ken ‘80 & Brenda ‘82 Goodwin
Cathie Graeser ‘76
Sara L Graf ‘86
Candace Granados
John R Green ‘76
Eric ‘02 & Nicole ‘02 Greene
Susan M Greenfield ‘85
Karen Greening ‘88
Tanya M Gregory ‘07
Douglas Grewe ‘87
James D Gribben ‘58, ‘61
Donnel & Willie Griffin
Mary Griffin
Katherine Griffis
John Gue ‘01
JR Guenther
Pamela Gurule-Espinoza
John J Guyer ‘68
John Habegger ‘95
Vicki L Hall ‘88
Charles P Hammill ‘68, ‘69
Boyd F Hammond ‘67
Elizabeth J Hammond ‘76, ‘80
Candace Handy ‘68, ‘80
Bettie Haney
Jacqueline Haney ‘83
Jodee A Hankins ‘08
George Hansen ‘68
Pamela Hanson ‘79
Kenneth ‘84 & Janice ‘70 Hardison
Dottie Harlow
Sharilyn Harmon ‘77
Lorenzo & Jacqueline Harris
Robert D Harris ‘87
Kimo & Molly Harrison
Ellen Hart-Pena
Gerald & Paula Hartbarger
Douglas C Hartman ‘71
American International Group, Inc
Amgen Foundation
Chevron Texaco
ConAgra Foods
The Donaldson Foundation
Hospira Employee Giving Campaign
Gannett Foundation
IBM International Foundation
Lockheed Martin Matching Gift
William P Hathaway ‘92
Mark & Kathy Heagerty
Rayleen Heinbaugh
Russell & Terri Heinbaugh
Donna V Hellwig ‘73
Arla Henderson ‘09
Betty Kay Henderson ‘84, ‘88
Travis Hengen & Les Linares
Merle E Henry ‘69, ‘75
Greg Hensley
Waldo ‘7, ‘74 & Peggy ‘75, ‘76 Herrera
Margery Herrington
David W Hersch ‘50
Sallie J Hibbs ‘60
Kathleen T Hickey
Bob Hidalgo ‘64
Cora-Belle Higbee ‘53
Jim & Janet Higel
Dr. Mackie Faye Hill ‘66, ‘74
Dean Hill ‘98
Johnathan & Stephanie Hilton
Richard Hime ‘68
Ken & JoAnn Hiner
Vikki Hinojos ‘68
Anne & Shannon Hoffman
Gordon ‘71 & Wendy ‘71 Hoffman
Hoffman Towing & Transport, LLC
DC Holland Sr.
John & Linda Holland
Malissa Holland
Craig A Holliday ‘08
Reverend Linda S Hoover ‘81
Scott & Karen Hopkins
Heather Horne
Donna S Hoss ‘74
Karen L Hossack ‘69
Linda G Howard ‘72, ‘79
Kathy Howenstine and Evie Augustadt
Foyle Howerton ‘60
Nori Hughes ‘93
Frances ‘61 & Harry Hull
Nevil D Humphreys ‘88
Neil & Farrah Hurd
Donald ‘90 & Kim ‘85 Hurley
D.L. Ingbretson
Michelle Ingbretson
Integrity Installations, Inc.
Lewis ‘91 & Lisa ‘93 Suatiama Io
Suzanne Ireland ‘06
Glen Irvin ‘98 & Nicole Borg ‘98
Richard ‘78 & Sandra ‘78 Jackson
Rodney ‘02 & Kimberly ‘00 Jackson
Sue-Ellen Jacobs ‘63
Carmel Jaramillo
Jason ‘00 & Kathleen ‘00 Jayroe
Kristi M Jennings
Jillian Beal
Eugene K Jimenez ‘70, ‘70
Alan R Johnson ‘70
Ann Johnson
MEPAC
Microsoft Foundation
Pfizer Foundation
Rio Tinto Energy America
Safeco Insurance Foundation
Schering-Plough Foundation
State Farm Companies
Wells Fargo Foundation
Donna P Johnson ‘78, ‘86
Karen Johnson
Monica J Johnson ‘88
Robert W Johnson ‘71, ‘91
Barbara Johnston ‘75
Doug & Kim Johnston
Jonathan A Johnston ‘62
Ronald V Johnston ‘80, ‘89, ‘01
Charles C Jones, lll ‘63
Chester Jones ‘67
Jim C Jones ‘47
John L Jones ‘67
Tom & Lil Jones
Vicki S Jones ‘75
Cindy A Jordan ‘88
Dennis M Jouett ‘70
Lorraine Jubic
Albert Kahan
Charlotte Anne Kaiser ‘79
Rich Karabell
Dennis R Karalfa ‘72
Sally A Karg ‘65
Anthony & Denise Kaupas
Marvin Kay
Robert & Christine Keitges
Barbara F Keller ‘77
James Kelly
John & Virginia Kelly
Kathleen Kelly ‘98
Robert Kelly
Wilson D Kelson ‘76
Debra S Kennedy ‘76
Dale E Kerby ‘59, ‘61
Shirley Kernen ‘89
Caren H Kershner ‘88
Albert L King ‘61, ‘64
Ashley M King
Terrie M King ‘04
Patricia E Kleckner ‘74
Pamela Vaughan Knaus
Janet A Kneece ‘72
Phillip J & Deborah G. Knudsen
James F Koenigsfeld ‘90
Stephanie & Gabe Koenigsfeld
Dr. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Kolupke
Daniel ‘76, ‘88 & Margaret ‘01 Korber
John J Kozlevchar ‘79
Richard Krahe
George & Shirley Kruger
Michael L Kruger
Mark & Bernadette Krutzke
Michael Kubik
Alvin Kunugi’ 72
Byron ‘72 & Deanna ‘83 Kunugi
Dean Kurtz ‘96
Donald W Kusulas ‘62
Laura LaCombe ‘64
Frank E Ladwig ‘63
Karen Major Landon ‘01
Vonda & Keith Lane ‘93
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Newman Theatre Education Scholarship
Enter the theatre building back door anytime during
the academic year and you’ll hear pounding hammers,
power saws, shouted directions – noise from the scene
shop. Dr. Paul Newman runs the shop and designs sets for
all the Adams State Theatre productions; he also directs
plays and, of course, teaches the love of theatre.
“Dr. Newman's enthusiasm for teaching, directing,
and designing was infectious,” said Kristin (Hettinger)
Holtz ‘97. “You can tell he loves what he does.”
Paul has enjoyed the success
of numerous plays and awards
with the support of his wife,
Patti. The two have fed many a
theatre work-study student at
their annual end-of-year barbeque,
listened to their trials and
triumphs, and encouraged their
academic and theatre careers.
Holtz said the Newmans are
“amazing supporters of all things
theatre.” She appreciated visiting
with Patti. “She has a wonderful
demeanor and was always kind
to the theatre students. Patti always
welcomed us into her home
and came to see the shows. Doc’s
love of theatre is expressed in
how much time and energy he
puts into productions and teaching
his students. They are a wonderful,
generous couple who
truly care about young people.”
The Newmans’ dedication
to students, education, and theatre
prompted them to establish
the Newman Theatre Education Scholarship for students
during their student teaching semester. “We want to help
students with a passion for theatre and teaching,” Patti
said. “We want to support student teachers during the time
when they find it impossible to hold down a job while student
teaching,” Paul said.
Deidre Mark, the first scholarship recipient, said, “The
award will help with tuition and leave some money for rent
and food. It is an honor to be the first selected.”
ASC Professor of Theatre and Program Director of
Theatre, Paul started out teaching high school English and
speech and directing plays. Holtz teaches at Silver Creek
High School in Longmont, Colo., and directed high school
and middle school plays for a number of years.
She remembers Paul’s stories of teaching high school
theatre. “His face would light up when he spoke about the
shows he did both with high school and college theatre. We
spoke often about teaching, and when I decided to major
in theatre, I knew I wanted to teach it.”
Patti is an educator as well, having taught the very
young, up to community college adults. As the professional
development director at the Early Childhood Council of
the San Luis Valley, she plans trainings and administers a
scholarship program for early childhood teachers, funded
by the Temple Hoyne
Buell Foundation.
Dr. John Taylor, professor
of theatre, said one
of the great successes of
the theatre program is the
Bachelor of Arts Degree
with Secondary English
Licensure, which makes
theatre graduates highly
competitive in the teaching
field.
“The Newman
Scholarship is important
because it rewards out -
standing students who
will, in turn, become outstanding
teachers."
The Newmans believe
theatre is a valuable
program in all K-12 education.
“Humans learn
through play. It is a key
element in all education,
especially elementary education,”
Paul said. Patti believes theatre can be a place for
students in middle and high school who “maybe don’t belong
someplace else. Theatre in the public school system
helps provide a well-rounded education.”
One of Paul’s favorite classes is creative drama, popular
among future elementary teachers. He always invites Patti
to lecture on the value of learning through play and early
childhood education.
“It was awesome to see how creative drama can engage
kids and is actually being done, not something just talked
about,” Mark said. “Theatre gives kids a chance to express
themselves. I love seeing kids discover their passion. It feels
right to be pursuing this profession.”
Deidre Mark (inset) is the first recipient of the Newman
Theatre Education Scholarship, created by Dr. Paul and Patti
Newman.
32 | A-Stater | Spring 2010

donor report
Giving
Clubs
Up to $99
Anthony J Langoni ‘73
Ray ‘71 & Diane ‘82, ‘86 Lara
Barb Larimer
David M Lashway ‘75
James G Lathrop ‘72
Darlene B Laydon ‘06
Kent J Layton ‘65
Maxine Lee
Eldon R Leff ‘63
Craig R Lehmann ‘77, ‘82
Janet L Leinen ‘78
Karen Lemke
Lois Lester ‘69
Bertha Levarto
John E Levine ‘76
Margaret J Lewis ‘73
Teresa Linders ‘94
Edward & Rose Lindquist
Alan L Lindsay ‘83
Cedric D Lindsay ‘06
Malisa Litchfield
Jennifer & Bob Little
Raymond ‘58, ‘64 & Teresa ‘62 Lobato
Rita & Sal Lobosco
Scott & Sharon Loch
Jim W Lochner ‘64
Gary W Loewe ‘88
Bea Lombardo & Ellen Martin
Gloria Lopez
Julian ‘85 & Wendy ‘82, ‘93 Lopez
Gracie Lorentzen ‘64
Leo Lucero ‘56
Melvin D Lucero ‘66,’67
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Sue A Luttrell ‘88
Daniel ‘92 & Loan ‘93 Maas
Peggy L Machone ‘82
Angela Madrid
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Theodora Madrid ‘60, ‘69
Onieda L Maestas’ 93, ‘06
Shannon A Mahan ‘86
Maureen P Maksimoski ‘75
Dutch Malberg ‘61, ‘64
Yazmin Maldonado
Nancy P Maness ‘87
Wade & Sandy Manzanares
Michael J Marchildon ‘92
Peggy Marolt ‘82
Ronald N Marso ‘65
Patricia Martell
Michael Martin
Andrew A Martinez ‘66
Fernando ‘76 Martinez &
Priscilla Salazar de Martinez
Jose & Luaine Martinez
Josephine Martinez’ 07
Juan Jose A Martinez ‘75
Levi Martinez ‘48
Palemon Martinez
Rodney Martinez
Tita L Martinez ‘82
Valentin ‘73 & Lucy ‘69, ‘73 Martinez
Marsi Mason ‘94
Larry L Mast ‘77
Doug Max
Daniel McCann
James M McCarthy ‘74
Dolly McClellan ‘98, ‘00
Mary McClure ‘98
Denise McCraw ‘05
Leland ‘57 & Martha ‘57, ‘67 McDaniel
Kathleen McDermott ‘99
Nancy McDermott
Kathy & Mike McDougal
Dorothy D McFadden ‘89
Jerry McFadden
Philip McFadden
Michael McGee
Therese McGee
Kathy McGinty ‘67
David P McGovern ‘70
Beryl McGraw
Michael McGuire ‘80
Pauline McKee
Dannie McMillan
Lynne A McMurphy ‘90
Jennifer Medema
Johnny Medina
Karen Melgares
Sarah A. Menapace-Walker ‘93
Cherie & Chuck Merritt
Barbara Metcalf
Michelle Michalski
Kim & Bob Micho
Mid-Cities Plumbing & Heating
Janet L Miller ‘84
Lonnie ‘87 & Marjorie ‘86 Miller
Merlin J Miller ‘64
Mike Miller
Raymond ‘82, ‘83 & Jenny ‘85, ‘91 Miller
Robert C Miller ‘59, ‘61
Michael & Barbara Mills
Jennifer Minor ‘04
Jenifer Mintle
Dennis E Moeller ‘74
Linda M Moheit ‘70, ‘76
Sandra L Moncada ‘91
Harold E Montoya ‘50
Andrea Mooney ‘96
Kathleen Morford ‘85
Antoinette Morgan
H. Scott Morgan ‘89
Pamela J Morgan ‘76
Corky & Nancy Mortensen
Larry ‘88, ‘93 & Carolyn ‘89 Mortensen
Margaret Mossing
Barbara J Motes ‘72, ‘78
Arthur ‘57 & Linda ‘67 Motz
Bruce M Moulton ‘68
Yvonne C Moulton ‘65
Monte ‘87 & Stacie ‘89 Mullins
Craig Naas
Braxton Neely ‘66
Evelyn R Nehring ‘51
Michael Nelson ‘89
Travis Nelson
Carrie Nestle
Helene Newell
Mr and Mrs Philip Niegos
Jenna Nielsen
Ruth Nissley ‘70, ‘75
Rhonda ‘03 & Jeff Obermiller
Patrick & Denise O’Brien
Erin OBrien-Authier
Troy & Shelly Ocanas
Teresa Ochoa ‘09
Harold Odorizzi ‘50, ‘57
Dale E Oliver ‘71
Evelyn K Olson ‘66
Jeanne Olson
Richard Ono ‘97
Ernest A Ornelas ‘77
Merle Orr ‘65, ‘69
Sharon L Orr ‘07
Mary Ortega
David & Michelle Osborn
Mary Jo & Jerry Osborne
Mitchell D Osteen ‘94
Jillyn A Ostergaard ‘04
Vicky & Tom Owen
Agnes P Owens ‘76
Kathleen D Ozawa ‘88, ‘99
Gloria Pacheco ‘83
Patrick Palm
Dennis Paquette ‘74
John ‘68 & Helen ‘67 Patton
Rock ‘81 & Terri ‘81, ‘86 Paulson
Janine L Pearce-Vasquez ‘86
Ragen L Pepper ‘05
Anita P Perez ‘91, ‘97
Plug Piehl
Marjorie Pier ‘58, ‘76
Roberta Plesner
Carol Plock ‘78
Carol Pohl
Timothy Pohl
Raymond A Polster
Carol A Pote ‘09
David Prather ‘97
Rosa Pratt ‘83
Beverly Price ‘69
William E Price ‘56
Connie Pringle
Mary A Pringle ‘72
Kevin G Prior ‘05
Angi Quinn
Ronald Quinn
Allen ‘03 & Tracie ‘03 Race
Lexus Ramirez
Jeremy Ratliff ‘96
Elizabeth G Ratzlaff ‘87
Arthur ‘70, ‘71 & Inez ‘71 Ray
CB & Arlene Ray
Mary H Ray
Richard H Ray
Cornelia E Rector ‘68
Carol Redding ‘97
Dave & Elizabeth Reed
Redell T Reed ‘74
Richard P Reed
Scott ‘92 & Janine ‘91 Reed
Stanley & Marilynn Reich
Joseph J Renda ‘66
Walter & Jane Rensch
Margaret F Reyes ‘87
Cody ‘00 & Kelly ‘01, ‘05 Reynolds
Brian ‘99 & Kirsten ‘01 Riccatone
Ann Rice
Susan Rice ‘97
Carol A Ricken ‘81
Vickie M Rienks ‘85
Michael L Ries ‘91
Louis S Rino ‘90, ‘91
Scott Roberts
Thomas W Roberts ‘73
Lynette Robertson
Deanna Rodman
Scott A Rodriguez ‘86
Vincent Rogers ‘86
Douglas G Rohrer ‘62
Ernest ‘74, ‘85 & Patricia ‘71, ‘76, ‘99 Romero
Steven E Romero ‘88
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Giving
Clubs
Up to $99
David ‘95 & Yvette ‘91 Rosenberg
Donna & Mitch Ross
Joseph R Ross ‘66
Mady Ross
Delmar L. Rouse ‘76
Jim Ruck
Jack Rudder ‘79, ‘84
Denise Russell
Phoebe Russell ‘85
Gail M Rust ‘80
Elden Ruybal ‘98
Enos J Ruybal ‘84
Aaron E Sahr ‘68
Alonzo J Salazar ‘84
Patricia Salazar
Dale E Sales
Craig Sammons
Frederic ‘68, ‘71 & Sarla ‘71 Samson
Caroline Sanchez ‘56
Demecio ‘60, ‘63 & Amabel ‘60,’64 Sanchez
Robert Sanchez
Antonio M Sandoval ‘73, ‘89
Phillip ‘73, ‘74 & Jeanne ‘74 Sategna
Betsy Scally
Terry Scanga ‘70
Albert W Scarffe ‘77
Judy & Richard Schaefer
Robert B Scharf ‘62
Melanie Schiele-Gady ‘95
John F Schlieker ‘01
David Schmittel ‘69
Kenny Schneider ‘02
Rhonda ‘04, ‘06 & Mark Schoenecker
Lisa Schoolmeester
Jennifer & Doug Schossow
Erich Schwiesow & Julie Waechter
John & Cheryl Seaberg
Richard E. Seals ‘59, ‘62
Mark Seaton & Suzanne DeVore
Donald R Seibel ‘59
Meagan M Semore ‘07
Neil J Seneff ‘76, ‘89
Carol J Sessums ‘83, ‘91
Stella Shaba
Greg Shamas
LeeAnne Sheets
Doug & Shirley Shelton
Darlene Short
Mr. and Mrs. Don Short
Zola A Shriver
Jack E Signs Jr. ‘68, ‘72
Doug & Ramona Simmons
Gregory Simmons ‘70
Susannah Simmons ‘00
Christopher L Simpleman ‘07
Carrey L Sims ‘05
Frederick Sims ‘61
Matt ‘95 & Eva ‘95 Sinclair
William ‘70, ‘76 & Phyllis ‘71 Sinclair
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Thomas Skorpinski
Scott ‘89 Slade & Darlene ‘90 Holland
SLV Development Resources Group
Brian J Small ‘03
Edward F Small ‘73
Mark Small
Elizabeth Smirl
Darlene K Smith ‘87
Elizabeth A Smith ‘80
John H Smith ‘70
Lori Y Smith ‘93, ‘99, ‘03
Paula & T.D. Smith
Samie Y Smith ‘62, ‘65
Sherry L Smith ‘07
Michelle Smith-Strand
Karen Snare
Judy & Milt Snow
Ken Snow
Evelyn Solomon
Joan Solomon
Geraldine B. Spannagel ‘04
Michael ‘85 & Lynn ‘85 Spencer
Evelyn M Sprouse-Rowe ‘84
Colleen Stabolepszy ‘93, ‘97
Glen Stagner
Alan ‘82 & Sheri ‘80 Stahlecker
Ann M Stanford ‘86, ‘91
Janis N Stanley ‘77
Gregory Starkovich ‘75
Donald Stegman ‘61, ‘64
Heidi M Stevenson ‘07
Paul A Stewart ‘93
Tommy Stewart
Amber L Stibbard ‘06
Stock Building Supply
Marianne L Stoller ‘49
Margaret Stong ‘77, ‘89
David & Barbara Stover
Eugene Curtis Straub ‘70
Jewell K Sumpter ‘76
Dave & Kay Swartzendruber
Mandy Sweeter ‘00
Lesley Tapia ‘74
Demaris F Taylor ‘82
Taylor & Francis Books, Inc.
Donna ‘67, ‘83 & Thomas Templeton
Susan Terpay
Tim Terrill ‘81
Loretta Teter
Dee Teter-Ries ‘94
Catherine Tetrault
Carleen Theel ‘73
Douglas Thomas ‘55
Gary Thomas
Carol Thompson
Dixie R Thompson ‘76, ‘82
James & Sherry Thompson
Renee Thonhoff ‘96
Manon E. Thramer
Ray & Jolene Tiefenthaler
John ‘69, ‘75 & Judith ‘69 Tillman
Patricia Tomsic ‘62
Bonita G Tooley ‘85
Dstry Torrez
Paul Torrez
James Trainor ‘05
Harry Trickey ‘63
Bertha Trujillo ‘72, ‘80
Holly Trujillo ‘95
Jack L Trujillo ‘67
James Trujillo
Judy A Turner ‘74
Dale R Umberger ‘69
Richard Underwood
Lois Unger ‘94
Enos R Valdez ‘72
Evan A Valdez ‘60, ‘68
Mary Jane Valdez ‘88
Steve ‘87 & Sandra Valdez
David Valencia
Randall Van Pelt ‘75
John Van Tassel ‘76, ‘85
Lynn Van Voris
Varde & Barbara Van Voris
Gary VanGerpen ‘64, ‘66
Reverend Hansford Vann
Betsy & Gilberto Vasquez
Janine L Pearce-Vasquez ‘86
Felicia Velasquez
Georgia Venne ‘98
Ardell E Versaw ‘63
Jeanette Vesely
Rose C Vialpando ‘92, ‘97
Edward A Vigil
Phil Vigil ‘51, ‘60
Dr. Joe I. ‘53, ‘59 & Caroline ‘75, ‘76 Vigil
Michael Vigil ‘78
Diana Villegas ‘00
Jamie Vondrak
Anne Wagner
Cathy & Bill Wagner
Paul & Karen Wagner
Beth Wagstrom
Robert Wallendorff ‘54, ‘60
Phillip W Ward ‘56
J Timothy & Jane Waters
Joan Waugh ‘97
Ann Weber-Holdgrafer
Mark Weeks ‘75
Robert P Wehmeyer ‘68
Mike & Cher Weinland
Ray Welch
Donald L Wells ‘86
Aaron K. Welsh ‘03
John A Werner ‘67
Mary Wesolowski ‘97
Barbara E Wester ‘09
Cynthia L White ‘83
Raymond White ‘95
Theresa White ‘89
Lynn L Widger ‘73
Elizabeth W Wilcox ‘92
Glenda Wilder
James O Willburn ‘63
David L & Mary Beth Williams
Williams Seed LLC
Steve Willman ‘73
Christine Wilson
Mark Wilson
Cora E Wolfe ‘64
Paige & Shannon Wood
Aubrey C Woodward ‘72
Judith ‘89 & Jim Wookey
Katherine ‘07 & Henry Woolbert
Delzia Worley ‘97
Margaret N Wright ‘48
Roberta K Wyckoff ‘89
Stuart Yank
Daniel Yoder ‘74, ‘79
Marti York ‘75
Dana & Rae Yost
Diane Zaputil
Carl Zietz Jr.
John Zott
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donor report
Grizzly Club
2009 Donors
Corporate Sponsors
1st Stop
A & L Coors, Inc.
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Alamosa Building Supply/La Jara Trading Post
Alamosa Chiropractic
Alamosa Lumber CO
Alamosa Plaza Apts/Appletree Storage
Alamosa State Bank
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
Alcon Construction, Inc.
Alltel/Kyle Woodward
Alpine Electric, Inc.
Alta Fuels
ASC Book Store
Aspen Embroidery
Asphalt Constructors, Inc.
Bistro Rialto
Cattails Golf Course
Century 21 Valley Realty
Chili’s
CIA-Leavitt Insurance Agency
City Market
The Cline Agency
Colorado Choice Health Plans
Colorado Potato Admin Committee
Colorado Sports
Colwell Inspection Group
Comfort Inn
Community Banks
Cottonwood Dental Center, LLC
David W Wehe, CFP
Domino’s
E-Light Electric Services, Inc.
Extreme Graphics
First Southwest Bank
Gobin’s
Highlands Cabinet
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
Impact Sports
Inn of the Rio Grande
J K Nails
K2 Woodworking, Inc.
KSPK Radio
L & M Auto Sales
McDonald’s
MDR Hospitality Inc.
MillHome Builders, LLC
Monte Vista Cooperative
Mtn Valley Agri-Bus|Freedom Financial Svcs.
Nino’s
O & V Printing
Porter Realty, Inc.
Price Farms Certified Seed Company, LLC
Re/Max Sierra Vista, Inc.
Rio Grande Savings & Loan
Rock Creek Family Medicine, P.C.
Rocky Mountain Memorabilia
Rocky Mountain Septic & Excavating
Rogers Family Mortuary
Safeway
Samy Construction
San Luis Valley Brewing Company
San Luis Valley Federal Bank
San Luis Valley Title Company
Sherwin Williams
Skiball’s Running World
SLV Pizza
SLV Regional Medical Center
Sodexho Campus Services
Sonic Drive In
Southwest Ready Mix Inc.
Sports World
State Farm/Jay Meyer Insurance
Subway
Sunflower Bank
Swire Coca Cola
Terry’s Liquor
Thai House
U.S. Tractor & Harvest Inc.
Ultimate Team Sales
Valley Courier
Valley Electric, Inc.
Valley Wide Health Systems, Inc.
Van Iwaarden Builders, Inc.
Vance Law Office
Vendola Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Vision Air HVAC Inc
Vision Care Plus, LLC
Walsh Environmental
Walters & Mullins, Inc.
Boosters
Alamosa School District
Darius Allen
Atencio’s Market
B & R Construction
Timothy Bachicha ‘92
Bank Shot Sports Bar
Glen Bean ‘36
Bervig’s True-Value Hardware
Joelle Boos-Medina ‘99
Jim and Becky Braun
Jon & Teri Brownell
Nicole Bullock
Jeffery & Jane Cable
Campus Cafe
Eric Carpio ‘01
Betsy & Carl Chacon
Chaparral Tires
Tom Cliff
Dave Colburn
Dr. Alberta M Coolbaugh ‘91, ‘94
Jack & Mabel Cotton
Kenneth C & Saundra D Coveal
Ed Crowther/Lori Tanner
Christopher & Beth Day
Keith ‘58, ‘63 & Claudette ‘63, ‘78 Fisher
Sylvia Joyce Foote ‘61
Albert C Ford
Marvin & Sharon Garcia
Michael Hartmann ‘99
Marty H Heaton ‘82
Vern ‘97 & Heather ‘00 Heersink
Russell & Terri Heinbaugh
Nora A Holmes ‘86
Adam Houdeshell
LeRoy & Janet Houdeshell
Chuck ‘62 & Sandy ‘79, ‘80 Houser
Michael Hudson ‘98
Larry Joe ’83 & Christine ’83 Hunt
Jeni Jack ‘85
Kelloff Enterprises
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Benjamin Kern ‘02
George & Shirley Kruger
Kelly & Patti Kruger
Dianne & Jeff Lee
Selbert & Dorothy Lewis
Brian A Loch ‘86, ‘05
Richard & Ericha Loosbrock
Manuel I Lopez
Belen Maestas ‘02
Bill Mansheim & Sue Patterson ‘83, ‘86
Mark ‘89, ‘92 & Myra ‘93, ‘01 Manzanares
Ken’87, ‘94 & Dolores ‘87 Marquez
Damon ‘87 & Konnie Martin
Beatrice Martinez ‘76
Dr. John & Mrs. Frances Marvel
Mathias Concrete
Daniel McCann
Ted P McNeilsmith
David Mejia ’07
Mark ‘90, ‘95 & Jacqueline ‘90, ‘96 Meyer
Stephanie Milam ‘00, ‘01
Larry ‘88, ‘93 & Carolyn ‘89 Mortensen
Lindy Mortensen ‘80
Marvin ‘58, ‘59 & Mary ‘62 Motz
Michael J Mumper ‘76
Mark & Edie Murdock
Craig Naas
Lloyd Nelson
Netedge, LLC
Jeanie O’Laughlin
Stephanie S Parrish ‘87
Nic Pasquale
John Patten
Gary & Toni Ramstetter
Jason Ramstetter
Jeffrey Allen Reich & Farraday Newsome
Right Carpet
Rio Bravo Investigations
Norman ‘75, ‘77 & Greta Roberts
Tracey L Robinson
Stephen Schiffer
William & Roselie Schlaufman
Dennis ‘94 Schoenfelder &
Cher ‘ 80, ‘95 Boutillette-Schoenfelde
Dr. Charles Scoggin
Jason E Semore ‘05
Dave Simmons
David Simpson
Fred Stcyr Jr.
Donald Stegman ‘61, ‘64
Rebecca Sturdy
David & Virginia ‘83, ‘84, ‘95 Svaldi
Dervin L Taylor
James A Teeples
Ezy Ulibarri
Armando Valdez
Valley Car Wash/Vintage Garage
Valley Pride Car Wash, Inc.
Erik K & Sue A van de Boogaard
Sergio & Laura Villa
Reidun & John Wallin
Bill Waters ‘59
Clayton Wilson
Joe & Shirley Zanski
Kira L Zeiter ‘0, ‘09
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1950s
Larry Menke `52 and his wife, Georgina, live
in Billings, MT. After having worked for Shell
Oil Co. for 35 years, he retired in 1986. He was
recently reelected to the Board of Directors for
the West Daffodil Homeowner’s Association.
They travel a lot and enjoy the company of
their family. He says, “Having 22 great-grandchildren
consumes a lot of time!”
Richard Turney `54 (Colorado Springs, CO)
was an aerospace engineer for 20 years, finishing
with Martin-Marietta. He taught parttime
in ASC’s School of Business for 14 years
and retired in 2001. His wife, Thelma, passed
away in 2006.
Bill `56, `62 and Joyce `56 Matthews (Litchfield
Park, AZ) are “older, fatter, and deeper in
debt, but still married!”
Joseph Albert `57 (Chino Hills, CA) taught 2
years in San Luis, CO, after graduation. After
that, he signed up to teach 2 years in Anaheim,
CA. He then went to Pico Rivera, from
which he retired.
John McBride `59 (Benson, AZ) is well on the
road to recovery following 2 heart attacks and
quadruple bypass surgery last July. He and his
wife, Marilyn, have lived in Benson for 20
years and enjoy the sunshine.
Robert Whiting `59, `63 (Honolulu, HI), after
39 years as a teacher and administrator at the
Kamehameha Schools, retired to take on a
second career as head of Holy Nativity School,
an Episcopal elementary day school, where
he’s served for nearly a decade. His wife, Marilyn,
is a busy interior decorator. They enjoy
living in Hawaii, especially in the winter!
1960s
Virginia Spencer Clark `60 (Yuba City, CA) is
still volunteering her spare time at the Christian
Assistance Network/Interfaith Service
Center in Yuba City. She is also on the board.
She enjoys being with friends and keeps active
at church.
Frank VanBockern `61 (Lakewood, CO) is still
working in financial
planning, alternative
investments, and
commercial loans.
His wife, Edie, is still
an office administrator.
They hope to
fully retire and travel
more soon.
Lloyd Dunn `62, `67 taught school in Manassa
and La Jara, CO, for 4 years after graduating
from ASC. He then went to Little Rock, CA,
for 21 years. He retired from teaching in 1985
and still lives in Lancaster, CA. He is close to
89 years old and is still enjoying life with his
wife, 8 children, 42 grandchildren, 82 greatgrandchildren
and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Ed `64, `84 and Georgie `62, `88 Norris (Florence,
AZ) retired in
2000 from teaching
in California, Minnesota,
and finally
Colorado. They live
full time in Arizona
and enjoy golfing
year-round.
Horace Gene Hall `63 (Mesa, AZ) was a psychiatric
social worker for 10 years. He went to
Arkansas and became self-employed in earth
moving working with heavy industrial equipment.
At age 40, he
retired and returned
to Arizona. He’s been
retired for the past
35 years. He and his
wife, Sally, have 4
children and 3 grandchildren.
Eldon Leff `63 and wife, Elaine, live in Cañon
City, CO. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1993
after 27+ years as a dentist and from private
practice in 1997.
Frank Nance `63
(Chandler, AZ)
worked for Black &
Decker for 20 years.
He was the regional
manager in Dallas for
7 years and has been
the western sales
manager for the last
8 years. He has 3 children: 2 boys in Arizona
and a girl in San Diego. He still works full time
running a manufacturing sales agency representing
manufacturers that make products for
the industrial, construction and welding
trades.
Roger Trotter `63 (Casa Grande, AZ) writes,
“Just getting younger and fatter. Love life and
think of great times
at ASC. Remembering
the boys from
Iowa and the trip
from Iowa to Alamosa
in Spring of
1961. Without Adams
State, life would be
much different—
thanks!”
Ronald Crawford
`64, `70 (Pueblo, CO)
has been living in
Pueblo West since retiring
from teaching.
He bought a 5th
wheel and has been seeing the eastern and
southern U.S. He is having fun as an active
Shriner, participating in many local parades
and events as a clown.
Deanna (Shriver) Morris `64, `65 (Fairbanks,
AK) still tutors, primarily math grades 2 – college.
One of her greatest blessings was being
able to help a young man earn his high school
diploma at age 28,after he had been told in
high school that he could not graduate because
he was not smart enough! She says,
“Seeing young people, as well as some
adults, achieve success, especially with mathematics,
is truly priceless.” Deanna’s
youngest daughter, Holly `00, received her
MA from ASC.
Yvonne Moulton `65
(Goodyear, AZ) and
husband, Dan, recently
celebrated
their 45th anniversary
with a cruise to
the Mexican Riviera.
Yvonne has retired
from teaching but
seems to be as busy as ever. She and Dan
have both survived cancer and feel very fortunate.
Jon Trotter `65 (Globe, AZ) was in education
for 40 years—32 years as a high school principal.
He also coached a state champion
wrestling team in
Iowa and was the
head wrestling coach
at the University of
South Dakota. He retired
in 2005. He enjoys
his back yard
pool and his real
grass putting green.
Bernice Martinez
`66 (Oakland, CA)
continues to work for
the U.S. Department
of Commerce, MBDA,
in San Francisco. She
travels extensively to
Washington, D.C.,
working on a national
basis on assisting minority-owned firms
to obtain capital.
J.L. Abbott `67 (Mountain Home, AR), owner
of Photo by J, has been recognized by Cam-
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Plan now.
alumni event
calendar
april
Retirement Dinner
Pueblo
Granada
La Junta
Walsenburg
Los Alamos
Santa Fe
San Diego
Orange County
may
Grand Junction
Washington, DC
june
Durango
Cañon City
Colorado Springs
SLV Social
watch your mail for details.
bridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication,
leadership, and excellence in photography.
An avid lensman from the age of 11, he
has close to seven decades of experience in
photography. He is currently the owner and
operator of his own studio. Prior to devoting
all his time to taking pictures, he worked in
the airline industry - 18 years with Frontier Airlines
and 12 with Braniff International. In the
course of his career, he published photographs,
sold prints, and saw his work on the
covers of two magazines, Exxon Air World and
NE Magazine. He also contributed articles to
The Pepper Tree and worked as a controller at
Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, TX, for a
brief period following his retirement from aviation.
He is happy to finally be pursuing his lifelong
hobby on a full-time basis. He recently
celebrated his 81st birthday and looks forward
to continuing to write and take photographs.
Ron Duncan `67, `72
(Mesa, AZ) spent a
year in Sargent
school district teaching
English after
graduating from ASC.
There he met his
wife, Paula `73. He
has worked in education all his career. Paula
received her M.Ed. in counseling/psychology
from Boston University and worked as a counselor
for the Army in Europe and at Ft. Knox,
KY. They just celebrated their 41st anniversary.
They enjoy traveling, spending summers in
Colorado, and snowbirding during the winter
in Arizona.
Mickey Kincheloe `67 (Myrtle Point, OR)
played football at Adams State College for four
years, and was team captain his senior year.
That year, he also won the Mountain Interscholastic
Association’s heavyweight
wrestling title. He was drafted by the New York
Jets, and sent to the club’s farm team in
Toronto, but was cut because of an injury.
After teaching and coaching for three years,
he returned to Myrtle Point and joined the
family business.
Charles Hammill `68, `69 (Medford Lakes, NJ)
retired last year after 42 years teaching at
Burlington College.
Mike Vecchio `68, `74 (Trinidad, CO) has been
a fixture in Trinidad for more than 4 decades
as an administrator, teacher, and coach in the
school system. Now, after 42 years, Vecchio is
retiring. Vecchio actually has already retired,
although you wouldn't know it. He's currently
on a 110-day contract as the athletic director
at Trinidad High. When that's over, he's still
going to coach golf at Trinidad High - both the
boys and girls programs. And he'll still be
hanging around football and baseball fields
and gymnasiums. Most of all, Vecchio is going
to be missed by the many co-workers and students
that he touched over the years. Vecchio,
who graduated from
Trinidad High in
1964, went on to
play basketball at
Adams State College,
then became a
teacher and coach
and eventually an
administrator.
Gene Repola `68,
`74 (Tucson, AZ) retired
after 40 years in
education as an assistant
superintendent.
He loves to
golf, fish, hike, and
spend time in Tucson
and traveling. He
still loves football and remembers good
friends. He’d love to get in touch with the old
gang.
Dennis Zaiger `68
(Colorado Springs,
CO) is nearing retirement.
He writes,
“The Alaska cruise
was a blast, except
for the sea sickness!”
Beverly Barton `69
(Colorado Springs,
CO) retired from
teaching in 1996 and
from real estate in
2007. She writes,
“Retirement has
given my husband
and me time to travel. This past summer we
were able to go on the Adams State College
Alumni Alaskan
Cruise.”
Toni Griego Jones
`70 (Tucson, AZ) was
awarded a Fulbright
scholarship to conduct
a study on
classroom practice in
Mexico.
Bill McMosley `69, `72 (Salida, KS) is the director
of bands and associate professor of
music at Kansas Wesleyan University. He has
just begun a youth police band in Salina, similar
to the one he was in as a youth in Denver.
His Denver Junior Police Band participated in
the Kennedy presidential inauguration ceremonies,
and he remembers peeking over as
he paraded by to see John F. and Jacqueline
Kennedy. He reminisces, “We got in trouble
because we were supposed to be looking
straight ahead, but we got to see him and
Jackie. I’ll never forget that.” The Kennedy
presidential inauguration ceremonies were
the highlight of a life-changing experience.
McMosley has spent the last 40 years conducting
bands. He came to Kansas Wesleyan
10 years ago from a public school in Las
Vegas, Nev.
1970s
Alfonso Lopez `70
(Castle Rock, CO)
went through 4 years
of college with a wife
and 2 kids. They
lived on Faculty Drive
and he worked for
Mr. Jeffryes in the
drama department.
He is now the controller for an oil and gas
company. He has 3 children and 7 grandchildren
and has been married 44 years.
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who: LeeAnn (Hurrle) Nelson ‘84 . . . peanut butter in her ears, shaving cream on
her head, destined to become Homecoming Queen 1982.
what: Water Fight • Girls v.s. Guys
when: Fall 1981
where: Coronado Hall
1970s
Arnold Gallegos `72, `74 (Highlands Ranch,
CO) retired 2 years ago from the Englewood
School District. He lives with his wife, Sue,
and their two dogs, Oscar and Tyson. He has
had some health issues,
but things are
looking better now.
He hopes to do volunteer
work in the
community, preferably
with adolescents.
Dennis Karalfa `72 (Elizabethtown, PA) has
been retired since 2003 from 35 years in public
school music in Pennsylvania. He’s currently
in his 6th decade of church music,
having served as organist and/or choir director
in 8 churches since 1956.
Rodger `73 and Cathy `74 Bell (Colorado
Springs, CO) enjoy
the alumni gatherings.
Their lives are
the same as usual.
They say retirement
is getting closer.
They have a trip to
Italy scheduled for
next July, and they
may just stay there.
Chuck Eaton `73 (Wichita, KS) was a senior
buyer for Boeing Airplane Co. for 21 years and
is now retired. His wife, Margie `73, has been
a high school librarian at Maize High School
for 32 years.
Tom Roberts `73 (Greeley, CO) and his wife,
Donna, are enjoying retirement in Greeley,
Can you identify
the guys in
this photo? (The
statute of limitations
for blackmail
is probably
expired.) Email
their names to
Lori Laske,
lllaske@adams.edu
where they are close to family. They keep busy
with volunteering, gardening, and duplicate
bridge.
Judith Kunugi `74 (Albuquerque, NM) is a
physical therapist doing home healthcare.
She went to physical therapy school at Ohio
State. She has been working 30 years in New
Mexico. She loves to travel, scuba dive, and
enjoy life.
Ernest Romero `74, `85 (Colorado Springs,
CO) retired in 2005. He was ordained a deacon
in the Catholic Church in 2000 and is assigned
to St. Joseph’s Parish. He just finished
a 7-month stint as parish administrator for Our
Lady of Guadalupe Parish. His wife, Pat
Romero `71, `76, writes, “I participated in
Teacher Corps at ASC. The two year internship
was the best preparation
for being a
teacher. I had the
privilege of working
with excellent teachers
in Antonito/
South Conejos. My
36 years of teaching
were awesome!”
Daniel Lawrence `75 (Denver, CO) is a 2-time
Peace Corps Volunteer,, having served in
Ghana from 1975-77 and in Kenya from 1999-
01.
Linda Vezzani Britton `76 (Colorado Springs,
CO) says that she and her husband, John Britton
`76, who passed away in 2007, had always
considered their years at ASC as some of
the most fun. They have 2 children, Jamie,
who is the mother of their 3 grandchildren,
Max, Jack and Ivy. Their son, Josh, is in San
Francisco attending San Jose State for graduate
work.
Mary Campe `76
(Lakewood, CO) went
on a cruise down the
Rhine River to see
the Christmas markets
in Germany in
December. She is
still active at Atonement Lutheran Church and
looking for a job in the Lakewood area in customer
service in the healthcare field.
Jan Spinuzzi `76, `07 (Pueblo, CO) has an exciting
new job this year as a reading facilitator/coach
at Franklin Elementary. She loves
working with the
teachers, as well as
getting to know the
students. She taught
5th grade last year,
after teaching reading
at the secondary
level for 6 years.
Linda Armstead `77
(Colorado Springs,
CO) retired last May
and is enjoying every
second of retirement.
She is also looking
forward to the birth
of her 7th grandchild
in April.
Tim Holt `77 (Colorado
Springs, CO)
retired from education
and is now
doing educational
consulting in the
areas of class management
and instruction
for credit
through Adams State.
Bonnie Raylene Kahler `77 (Aurora, CO)
works from home as
a national account
service manager for
Avaya. She is from a
long line of alums,
and her daughter,
Leslie, is now an ASC
student.
Carla Mulkey `77 (Durango, CO) has been
honored by the Colorado School Counselors
Association as the best in the state at what
she does. The award for best elementary
school counselor in Colorado was presented
at the Sheraton Denver Southeast in front of
450 colleagues. Mulkey graduated from Fort
Lewis College with a bachelor's degree in elementary
education and earned a master's in
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counseling from Adams State College. She
started her career in education in the Pueblo
system and later worked at Farmington Mental
Health, before coming to Needham in 1984.
Mulkey and her husband, Jim, a retired oral
surgeon, have two daughters, Amanda, 24,
and Tonya, 17.
Albert Scarffe `77 (Lakewood, CO) is semi-retired
and preaches one Sunday each month.
John Hantla `78 (Sioux City, IA) is the CEO of
Wall Street Mission Goodwill Industries.
Carla McWilliams `78 was designated the
Colorado Middle Level Theatre Educator of the
Year by the Alliance for Colorado Theatre for
her work at Euclid Middle School in Littleton.
1980s
Jon Rowley `80, `86
(Colorado Springs,
CO) left public education
in 2008 after
28 years as a teacher
and administrator.
He now works with
high school students
as an admissions
representative for Johnson and Wales University.
He visits Alamosa frequently and is pleasantly
surprised at all the improvements to the
campus!
Peggy Marolt `82 (Mancos, CO) worked for 15
years at Montezuma-Cortez High School as a
high school counselor. She retired in May
2005 and now works at the Central Consolidated
School District in Kirtland, NM. She is a
K-5 elementary counselor and mostly works
with Navajo children. She says working with a
school population that is mostly at the poverty
level is challenging, but also rewarding.
Ron Wilson `82
(Fountain, CO) is in
his 25th year of
teaching vocal music
at Fountain-Fort Carson
High School. He
is also the “Voice of
the Trojans,” announcing
for the football
and track teams and most special events.
Joe DiPaola `84 was named World Financial
Group's President. Before taking on his new
role, he served as Chief Agency Officer for
Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group
(TIIG), a marketing unit of Transamerica Life.
DiPaola brings a wide range of field and executive
experience to World Financial Group -- as
an agent and as a builder of an entrepreneurial
sales organization. He started his insurance
and financial services career as a field
agent, branch manager, and general agent.
After running his own agency successfully for
10 years, DiPaola joined Transamerica Life as
Senior Vice President of TIIG's Western Regional
Marketing Center in 2006.
Michael Jolly `84, `85 (Moscow, ID) and his
wife, Jeanette, have two kids: Janay, 8, and
Jackie, 6. Mike is executive director of Human
Resources at the University of Idaho. Jeanette
is an RN at a private practice in Pullman, WA.
Doris Watson `88, `90 (Las Vegas, NV) just
finished her 5th year as associate professor
and graduate coordinator in the department
of Sports Education Leadership at the University
of Nevada Las Vegas. She just finished
guest lecturing at the University of the West
Indies-St. Augustine in December. Doris works
with Dr. Jerry Hughes `70 and Dr. Nancy
Lough `86 at the university. (See story page
41.)
1990s
Thomas Gonzales `91 (Commerce City, CO)
was in a car accident last August that left him
paralyzed from the waist down. After being released
from the hospital, he completed graduate
credits and received a Master’s in
Administration. He continues his teaching career
at Thornton High School and also his
coaching career at Northglenn High School.
Dan Maas `92 (Littleton, CO) is CIO of Littleton
Public Schools, supervising information technology
for the district. He is working toward
his doctorate degree. His wife, Loan `93, is an
assistant principal at
Cherry Creek High
School. They have a
15-year-old son,
Calvin, of whom they
are quite proud. He
is a sophomore varsity
cross country
runner at Littleton
High School.
Nori Hughes `93
(Colorado Springs,
CO) and his wife,
Angie, welcomed
daughter Teagan
Glynne on January
18, 2008. Her big sister,
Torianna Janae,
is delighted!
David Pepper `94 enlisted in the US Navy 6
years ago. He was promoted in December to
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Petty
Officer. David has been on 3 deployments in
the Western Pacific. He graduated in November
2009 with honors from the Advanced
Avionics Integrated Weapons Systems Maintenance
Course in Pensacola, FL. He is currently
stationed at Fleet Readiness Center West
Naval Air Station in Lemoore, CA.
Andy Fisher `96 and his wife, Tonya `98 have
put down roots in Cañon City and recently welcomed
a second daughter. He is the new
drama teacher at Cañon City High School.
Andy began teaching about eight years ago at
Calhan High School in east Colorado Springs
after completing his bachelor’s degree in
speech communications/technical theatre
with a minor in marketing at Adams State College,
where he met Tonya. He had no intention
of ever going into teaching until Tonya, who is
a Title I teacher at Skyline Elementary, encouraged
him toward the field of education. Andy
worked at Colorado College as an audio visual
tech while completing his teaching certificate.
Shortly after moving to Cañon City, he went
back to work on his master’s degree in theater
production at Central Washington University.
Daughters Atalia, 5, and six-month-old Taiya
make drama a family affair, often joining mom
and dad backstage while they’re working on
productions.
Nick Floerchinger `96 (Arvada, CO) and Erica
Schutte were married June 25 on Kebler Pass
high in the Rocky Mountains outside Crested
Butte, Colo. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's
Academy and Regis University in Denver. Each
of them holds a master's degree in curriculum
and instruction from Grand Canyon University.
They are teachers and coaches at Arvada HS.
2000s
Gabe Brubacher `00, `02 (Rifle, CO) brings
three years' experience teaching ceramics and
sculpture at the University of Notre Dame in
South Bend, Ind., to his new position at Colorado
Mountain College's West Garfield Campus
in Rifle. An adjunct professor of ceramics
for much of the past year, Brubacher taught
three courses this fall. A Colorado native, after
completing two degrees at ASC, he moved to
Irving, Texas, to get his master's in fine arts at
the University of Dallas.
Barbara Roberts `00 (Wheat Ridge, CO) made
her 8th spiritual pilgrimage to the pilgrim center
and tomb site of
Avatar Meher Baba,
located in
Meherabad, near
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
State, India,
in July, 2008.
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2000s
Brandon Samter `01
(Wheat Ridge, CO) is
Director of International
and Scholar
Services at Colorado
School of Mines. He
is married to Jessica
`02.
Chris Page `02, `03 (Littleton, CO) is working
on his principal’s license, doing intern hours
in Douglas county.
He hopes to become
an athletic director.
His wife, Kelli `01, is
working in a coffee
shop and loving
being a mom to
Celie, who hopefully
will someday be an
alum of ASC!
Eric Blake `03 (New Britain, CT) is the CCSU
Men’s Track and Cross-country head coach.
Tashina `03 and Justin `05 “Big Smooth”
Garrett are very
blessed and happy
living in Denver, CO.
Tashina finished her
master’s in counseling
last year and
works in foster care.
Justin is a records
coordinator.
Travis Koppenhafer `03 (Mesa, AZ) begins his
second year as wrestling head coach at
Payson High School. Although Koppenhafer
did not have previous head coaching experience
when principal Roy Sandoval hired him
in the fall of 2008, he was versed in the sport,
having been an assistant for two years at Arizona
State University. In 2007, he qualified for
the Olympic Trials, but came up just short of
making the team. “It was an awesome experience,
I only wish it would have turned out a little
bit differently,” he said. Koppenhafer says
he gave up the collegiate scene in favor of
prep wrestling because, “coaches are more instrumental
in who wrestlers are and who they
become.
Kindra Rounds ‘03, ‘05 (Center, CO) was
named Teacher of the Year by the SLV Board of
Cooperative Educational Services in Alamosa
(BOCES). She teaches language arts/drama at
Center High School, as well as ESL. Kindra is
involved in the Building Leadership Teams
program and as a guide for her Professional
Learning Community at the school. She also
co-sponsors KEY Club and Student Council.
She and her husband, Donnie, have two children:
Alex, 21, a business junior at University
2nd ASC alumni
cruise
June, 2011
Destination: TBA
(someplace warm)
Watch for details.
of Colorado at Colorado Springs; and April, a
high school sophomore.
Esther Dail `05 (Colorado
Springs, CO) is
working on a master’s
degree in forensic
anthropology.
She is also developing
her skills in tatting,
which is making
lace by hand.
Jennifer Holt `05 (Colorado Springs, CO)
started her master’s
degree last January
in special education,
specializing in teaching
visually impaired
students. She is taking
online courses
through the University
of Northern Colorado.
Doris Lucero `06
(Pueblo, CO) has
been married to
Richard for 38 years.
They have 3 grown
children and one 2-
year-old grandchild.
She substituted 2
years for District #60
in Pueblo and then worked for them for 3
years at Corwin Middle School and Park View
Elementary. She is subbing again and looking
for prospects with PCC.
Laura Cawley `07 (Fort Mill, SC) received her
Master’s in Education-Instructional Technology
from Wilkes University in January. She is a
freelance photographer and head of the
graphics department for a consulting firm.
David Mejia `07 (Alamosa, CO) is the Valley
Courier’s new sports editor, replacing Lloyd
Engen `87. After moving to the San Luis Valley
in 1988, Mejia wrote for the Valley Courier during
two intervals, from 1988-89 and again
from 1991-94. Spending 11 years with the U.S.
Postal Service in Alamosa, Mejia returned to
college to earn his degree in human performance
and physical education with minors in
English and history from Adams State College.
He has been working for sports information at
ASC for five or six years and is currently an assistant
ASC men’s basketball coach. In addition,
he has coached Alamosa High School
basketball for 11 years and junior high football
many years off and on. He was the head coach
for the AHS girls’ basketball program from
1998-2004. He also coached Centauri for
three years for Larry Joe Hunt `83.
JoAnne Nashawaty `07 (Englewood, CO) will
be getting her teacher’s license in May
through Regis University.
If all goes
well, she will finish
her thesis and receive
her master’s
the following May,
2011, also from
Regis. She says,
“Then…maybe I’ll retire
when I am 102!”
Theresa Simmons
`08 (Greenwood Village,
CO) has been
substitute teaching
for Denver Public
Schools while looking
for a permanent
teaching position.
friends
Larry Charles `08
(Westminster, CO)
has a career helping
people build, protect,
and preserve
capital and to create
a stream of tax-free
income at retirement.
Briggs Gamblin (Louisville, CO) is in his 5th
year as communications and legislative policy
director for the Boulder Valley School District.
He and his wife, Jeannifer, live with their 14-
year-old high school freshman. Briggs and Jen
have three grandchildren.
Jackie Atencio Conatser (Phoenix, AZ) reconnected
with alumni from Adams State by accident
on the Alaskan cruise last June. She is a
retired teacher and school administrator.
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great stories
Alumni team up
at UNLV
Adams State College alumni are scattered
across the world in a diversity of
careers. Three who ended up in the
same spot are making the University of
Nevada Las Vegas a beacon for sport education
leadership. There you will find
Dr. Jerry A. Hughes ‘70, associate faculty
in residence; Dr. Nancy Lough ’86,
associate professor; and Dr. Doris Watson
‘88, ’90, associate professor and
graduate coordinator.
All three were ASC student athletes.
Hughes played football from 1967-70
on a team that was the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference champ for three
years. Lough competed four years on
the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor
track teams. Watson competed
with Lough as a freshman, then quit.
Fortunately, Damon Martin ’87 – the
new graduate assistant – talked her back
onto the team in the fall of 1986. Inducted
into the Adams State Athletics
Hall of Fame in 2005, Watson became a
seven-time All American in track and
cross country, three-time Academic All
American, and national outdoor champion
and record holder in the 5000m.
She and Lough remember workouts,
one-lappers, and mile repeats at the
park, as well as higher elevation runs
and “the peaceful, transcendent feeling
of running along the river with Mt.
Blanca as your guide,” as Lough put it.
Watson said Nancy and others once
“saved her life.” As the team crossed the
river on a “warm-ish February day,
about 12 degrees,” Watson fell through
the ice to just above her waist. “Nancy
looked at me and the others
and simply said, ‘let's go.’ No
one said a word, we just
started running. It kept me
from freezing my tush off.”
Watson remembers being
on a hotel elevator the day
before a race, the ASC team
“very quiet and serious.” Another
team stepped onto the
elevator, giggling and being
silly. “After a couple of floors,
they looked at our sweats to
see ‘Adams State.’ One then
commented, ‘well no wonder
you are all so quiet, you're
here to win.’ They were right.
We were always in the race to win.” She
said they continue to follow the success
of Adams State’s cross country teams.
“Damon is one amazing coach.”
“DR. VIGIL IS ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL
PEOPLE I'VE EVER KNOWN.”
Watson became Martin’s graduate assistant
in 1989. She also admires many
of her former professors, especially
Emeritus Professors of Chemistry Dr.
Mel Armold and Dr. Neil Rudolph.
“They were outstanding in my continual
love of science and peaceful pursuits.”
Watson earned her doctorate at
the University of New Mexico.
Martin’s predecessor and the founder
of ASC’s cross-country dynasty, Joe
Vigil ’53, ’59, tops the list of influential
faculty for both Hughes and Lough.
“Dr. Vigil is one of the most inspirational
people I've ever known,” said
Lough, who ran for him in her first two
years at ASC. “As a teacher, he held the
same high standards as he did as a
Doris Watson ‘88, ‘90, Nancy Lough ‘86, and Jerry Hughes
‘70 are proud of both their ASC memorabilia and their
UNLV mascot.
coach. His classes and coaching had a
tremendous impact on my decision to
pursue coaching as a career and later
earn a doctorate.” Lough received her
M.Ed. from Stephen F. Austin State
University and her Ed.D. from the University
of Northern Colorado.
With Vigil his favorite teacher in
anatomy and physiology, Hughes’ favorite
coach was the late Gene Carpenter.
“Adams State was good to me. I
graduated, which was a small miracle,
considering the flake I was in those
days.” He also met his wife at Adams
State, 41 years ago.
Hughes has been at UNLV for four
years, teaching interscholastic athletic
administration classes. For 18 years
prior, he was the director of high school
sports in the State of Nevada. He received
his M.S. from the University of
Nevada, Reno, and his Ed.D. from
Brigham Young University.
When the three reminisce about their
alma mater, they say there’s “a lot of
laughter and much pride.”
By Linda Relyea ‘96
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in memory
Sarah Beatrice Merritt `36 passed away Oct.
26. She taught in Del Norte, CO, Boise, ID, and
in Riverside, CA. She married Albert R. Merritt
in 1944; they moved to Colorado Springs in
1946 and became business partners in Albert's
office equipment business. During the
‘50s and ‘60s, Betty was active in service club
work. Believing in the dignity and necessity of
women's education, Betty has provided for an
on-going scholarship, named The Merritt
Scholarship, at Adams State for a worthy
young woman entering the field of teaching.
Victoria C. Yribia `39 passed away Oct. 9. She
and her husband, Bill, had been married 67
years when he died in 2007. While raising her
family, Victoria taught in various schools in
the Walsenburg/Huerfano area and in Denver.
She was also a social worker for the Department
of Social Services in Walsenburg and
Denver, and retired from the Colorado Department
of Employment in 1981. Victoria was a
talented musician who played a number of instruments,
including violin and guitar.
Betty Bohman `50 passed away July 30 at the
age of 90. Betty taught in Monte Vista until
1944, then became director of women's physical
education at ASC. In 1950 she married
Marvin W. Bohman, ASC’s assistant comptroller.
She retired in 1978. She loved doing
crafts, especially wheat weaving and crocheting
blankets. She collected and made porcelain
dolls, and even enjoyed a stint in
clowning. She was a Camp Fire Girls and Cub
Scouts leader who loved her mountain cabin.
David Wiley Hersch `50 of Port Orchard, WA,
passed away Jan. 10. He began working for the
Hersch family business and eventually moved
into his field of choice in the U.S. Industrial
Relations Dept. In 1962 he transferred to Seattle
as a classification specialist. When the
Seattle office closed in 1967, he became director
of the classification program in the
regional Office of Civilian Manpower Management
at San Francisco. In 1971 he transferred
to Washington D.C. as a personnel management
specialist. In 1979 he returned to Bangor,
WA, as the Northwest personnel
representative. David loved his work and retired
after 31 years, having received many
awards, rewards, and honors for his work.
John Aretz `52 died Nov. 5. He taught 31 years
in Colorado and California. He suffered from
Alzheimer’s during the last part of his life. He
leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Olive Lingle
Aretz `53.
David Robertson `52, age 79, died at his
home Oct. 5 from acute leukemia. Dave was a
basketball coach and math teacher at Sanford
and La Jara, CO; Alamogordo, NM; Shadle Park
H.S. (1962-82) and Gonzaga Prep (1988-92).
Dave retired from his education career in
1992. He was honored in 1979 and 1982 as
the WIAA Basketball Coach of the Year and
was inducted into the Inland Northwest Hall of
dr. john peter turano ‘47, age 87, of Loveland,
Colo. passed away Dec. 18. He served Adams
State in many capacities between 1962 and 1976, then
was Interim President from 1977-78. Previous posts included
Head of the Education Division, Dean of the
College, and Vice President of Academic Affairs. He
later served as Vice President of Academic Administrative
Affairs for the Consortium of State Colleges of
Colorado, and was an Accreditation Evaluator with
North Central Association.
Turano was highly respected by his colleagues, including former President
Dr. John Marvel, who said: “John Turano always placed the welfare of the student
and the institution foremost in his professional performance. Anyone who is
personally acquainted with Dr. Turano comes to appreciate his unquestionable
ethics and professionalism.”
He was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Denver, a
board member of San Luis Valley Savings and Loan, and one of the developers of
Rio Grande Hacienda in South Fork.
Fame in 1997 and the WIAA Hall of Fame in
1999. Dave was a broker with Interpacific Securities
from 1982- 99. Very much a family
man, he also loved to visit all of his former
basketball players. He loved to fish (especially
in Alaska), hunt, golf, and travel.
Jack Van Bibber `55, `59, age 77, passed away
at his home Dec. 29. A former minor league
baseball player, he and his wife, Margaret
Ann Kidd `55, were married 56 ½ years. He
was a teacher, coach, administrator, and
mentor to so many people. He enjoyed golfing,
fishing, hunting, and bowling. He was a
comedian, an arrowhead hunter, a member of
the Monte Vista Elks Lodge and the Monte
Vista Golf Club. He loved spending time with
and pestering his wife, kids, grandkids, and
great-grandkids.
Lucille M. Gallegos `56, age 87, passed away
Jan. 15. A longtime educator, Lucille taught in
Weston, CO, and Compton, CA, until her retirement,
when she moved back to Trinidad, CO.
She enjoyed painting and sewing.
Anna Marie White `56, age 89, died at home
in Del Norte, CO, on Dec. 23. She taught
school at Bowen, Hooper, and the Center Elementary
School, where she worked for 24
years. She belonged to the United Methodist
Church of Center and the United Methodist
Women and served on the board for the Tri-
County Senior Citizens. An excellent cook, she
loved to garden, spend time in the mountains,
and spend time with her family and friends.
Thomas Yourick `57, `60 passed away Oct. 10
in Pueblo, Colorado.
Juanita Schmitt Taylor '58 passed away Sept.
4 after a 23-year battle with cancer. She
taught briefly in Los Alamos, NM, and was
married to John Taylor. She juggled being a
wife and mother with her work as the County
Clerk of Los Alamos for many years. She
spread warmth and caring wherever she went.
Francine M. Lindsay `60 passed away Feb. 10
after a lengthy illness. Francine enjoyed her
time as a wife, a mother of two children, and
homemaker. She retired in 1993 from her job
as an accounts payable clerk for the Union
Carbide Corporation.
Madonna MacGowan ’65, emeritus professor
of business, passed away Oct. 2.
Joseph Bernard Murphy `60, `70, age 73,
Glendale, Ariz., passed away Feb. 10. He
taught and coached at Hoehne H.S. and
Primero H.S. His special love was coaching
track and field. He always regretted being unable
to coach the American track team at the
Pan Am games when asked. He served in the
Army Reserves. He farmed and ranched with
his dad for several years. In 1987, he and his
family moved to Arizona, where he worked as
an advocate for the seriously mentally ill in
Phoenix.
Robert Joseph Birt `61, `66, age 77, Sterling,
CO, died Dec. 8. A Corporal in the U.S. Army
from 1951 to 1954, he became a counselor at
the Sterling Middle School from 1964 until his
retirement in 1991.
Lillian C. Stanton `61, `77, age 71, Aguilar,
CO, passed away June 28, 2008.
Marjorie Jones `63, age 93, passed away Feb.
14 from complications of pneumonia. From
1959 until 1974, Marjorie and her husband
lived in Alamosa, where Marjorie taught first
grade at Central Elementary School. They retired
in Loveland. In 1995, She moved to Albuquerque,
NM, and lived there for nine years to
be closer to family. She later returned to Colorado
and resided in Denver.
Caroline Ann Rominger `64 died March 24,
2009, at the age of 77. Her teaching career included
28 years of service in the Del Norte
and Monte Vista schools. She spent 24 of
these years teaching junior and senior English.
Her dedication to her students consistently
surfaced in the frequent stories and
gratitude expressed by former students. Caroline
was also very active in many clubs, service
organizations, and hobbies. She enjoyed
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in memory
dr. jodine ryan, age 69, passed away Nov. 15 at
her Alamosa home from lung cancer. She retired from
ASC in 1997 as an Emeritus Professor of English. She
served as the Communications Department Head from
1982-1990. She loved the San Luis Valley, the Zapata,
and the Oregon coast. She cherished her time at “The
Cabin” and on her mountain lots. She will be dearly
missed by her former colleagues and many alumni.
At Dr. Ryan’s memorial, her former colleague Dr.
John McDaniel, emeritus professor of history, told fellow
mourners: “She brought to teaching an almost missionary zeal. In his Prologue
to The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote of the young Oxford
clerk: ‘And gladly would he learn, and gladly teach.’ This description clearly applies
to Jodine.”
bridge clubs, going on cruises, traveling to
Hawaii, and hand crafting many family treasurers
in ceramics. Caroline also loved flying in
small airplanes. She had a great time flying all
over the country as copilot to her husband,
Vern.
Dr. Gene A. Carpenter `65, age 70, of Lancaster,
PA, passed away Dec. 10 surrounded
by family. He retired from Millersville University
in 2001 after 31 years of teaching, advising,
coaching, and serving as the Director of
Men's Athletics and head football coach. He
was the winningest coach in the program's
history. He coached at ASC from 1966-68.
George Roby `66, age 67, passed away Nov.
24 after a 7 ½ year battle with cancer. George
built Roby Properties, a successful real estate
business in Chicago’s Austin area. He was
also a former Chicago teacher and coach. Survivors
include his wife of 44 years, Tillie Guzman
Roby `65.
Helen Wiler Sherman `67, age 99, died Dec.
14 in Salida, CO. Helen and her husband,
Everett, joined the Colorado Springs Symphony
in 1943, and later the Colorado Springs
Municipal Band. They performed with the
symphony for 32 years. At their retirement in
1975 they were presented with silver chalices
as a special tribute from the symphony. Helen
played organ at the First Methodist Church,
was active in Bible study, and taught piano for
several years. She taught vocal music for the
El Paso County School District at Fort Carson
for 20 years. After retirement, she pursued oil
painting and continued her already accomplished
knitting and handiwork skills.
Jack Rogers Ellison `68, age 86 of Pasadena,
CA, passed away Dec. 7. He coached football
and swimming at ASC, taught courses in
driver safety, then earned his doctorate in
Safety Education at Texas A&M. Until retirement
in 1987, he was the safety coordinator
for Mundy Industrial Maintenance. Jack remained
a life-long athlete, enjoying swimming,
softball, skiing, and horseback riding.
Annie Lide Gilbert Smith `69, age 87, of Bolivia,
NC, died June 29. She retired as a
teacher from the public school system of
Pueblo County, Colorado.
Royal Dell Harshman `70, age 61, died Nov. 4
at his home in Long Beach, CA, after a courageous
two-year struggle against colon cancer.
He worked for a chemical distribution company
in Denver, then joined the Navy toward
the end of the Vietnam War; he was commissioned
and received a pilot's gold wings. After
7 years as a Navy pilot and flight instructor,
he worked for an oil company and then for
Sterns Catalytic, an engineering company. He
later became an entrepreneur and ran his own
company with his wife, Ginger, in the Denver
area. They moved to Gresham, OR, in 1992,
when he became financial manager of Ann
Sacks in Portland. He was elected to the Gresham
City Council. He moved to Long Beach in
2002 and took a position at Shorebank Enterprise
Cascadia in Ilwaco. He continued to be
active in public service by being elected to the
board of directors of the Astoria Warrenton
Chamber of Commerce, president of the Long
Beach Lions, and a member of the Economic
Development Council.
Gary Allen Wolf `72, age 59, of Brighton, CO,
died Oct. 30. His career took him to Michigan,
New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. Gary and his
wife returned to the Denver area 5 years ago
and joined St. Ignatius Loyola parish.
Thomas Lee Arellano `77 passed away April
24, 2009, in Denver, CO. He began his career
in the San Luis Valley as an educational coordinator
with the Colorado Migrant Council. He
also worked as an educational consultant for
BOCES, a counselor for Crossroads, and
owned and managed the Tiny Tots pre-school.
In 2000, Tom and his family moved to Denver,
where he worked as a Diversion Counselor for
the Adams County District Attorney's office.
He later became a Certified Addictions Counselor
for Anchor Counseling.
Dennis Kitterman `90 passed away March 17,
2009.
Sam Avalos, Jr. `94, age 55, passed away
April 26, 2009, at his home in Colorado
Springs. He was a teacher and counselor in
Colorado Springs School District 11. He was
best known for founding the Latino Club at Irving
Middle School and establishing the Folkloric
Ballet program at Palmer High School. He
especially enjoyed his ski trips with the Special
Ed students from Palmer High School.
Sam suffered a tragic automobile accident in
1973 that left him a quadriplegic. He fought
back both physically and emotionally to excel
beyond all expectations. He loved traveling,
ATVs, mono-skiing, hand cycling, hunting,
fishing, and bowling, but his greatest love was
his students.
Donald Dean Graf `96, age 73, died in his
home in Alamosa. He spent a lifetime in
teaching and coaching and will be remembered
by his athletes as a friend and caring
leader. Never short of words, Don published
several books of poetry and received numerous
awards. He had four children.
ira s. zuckerman ’66, ’67, age 66, passed away
peacefully at home in Napa, CA, on Jan. 17 after a valiant
battle with cancer. He was named Adams State Outstanding
Alumnus in 1988. He had an illustrious 35-year career in
advertising and became a leader in the wine business, as
well. A two-time winner of the David Ogilvy award for creative
excellence, his contributions helped garner more than
100 national and international awards, including Clio,
ADDy, and Grand Prix at Cannes, France.
As a founding partner and senior account services manager
of Hal Riney & Partners, he helped create the memorable Bartles and Jaymes
wine cooler campaign. His successes led to the creation of his own agency, Zuckerman,
Fernandes & Partners.
In the wine country, Ira soon established his business life as general manager of
Emilio's Terrace Wines; he also lent his wisdom to the boards of Oakville Growers
and the di Rosa Preserve. Track and baseball were his sports, but not to the exclusion
of the opera and symphony. Ira is survived by his adoring wife, Sandy, family members
near and far, and countless friends and admirers. Condolences and memories
may be shared at www.treadwayandwiggerfuneralchapel.com.
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‘70s sports reunion • feb. 8
colorado springs
tucson • feb. 13
space limitations
individual in scra
are pictured with
ceding pages. als
on the asc alumn
www.facebook.co
phoenix • feb. 12
albuquerque • feb
phoenix • feb. 12
alumni kids with
cast of alice in
wonderland
retirees’ valentine party • alamosa • f
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scrapbook
san francisco • oct. 24
ations prevent us from naming each
in scrapbook photos. however, most
d with their class notes on the prees.
also, you can read full captions
alumni facebook page:
ook.com/adamsalumni.
pueblo • nov. 14
que • feb. 10
denver • nov. 13
mosa • feb. 15
colorado springs • nov. 12
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get latest results & stats
www.ascgrizzlies.com
The men’s indoor
track & field team
claim the trophy at
the recent National
Championships
(above).
Brian Medigovich
#3 and Aaron
Braun #4 (right)
took first and
second in the
5000m, while
Braun led ASC’s
sweep of the mile
and anchored the
winning distance
medley relay.
Hurdler Indira
Spence (left) was
the women’s lone
national champion.
Men take 1st NCAA
II Indoor T&F title
Hosting a national championship event for the first time was the ticket
to success for the men’s indoor track and field team, which won its first
NCAA Division II National Championship. ASC hosted the 2010 National
Championships at the Albuquerque (N.M.) Convention Center.
Senior Aaron Braun, the RMAC and Central Region Track Athlete of
the Year, led a 1-2-3-4-5 sweep in the men’s mile and took second behind
teammate Brian Medigovich in the 5,000 meters. The Grizzlies took six
of the top seven places in that event, capping the team’s first national indoor
track and field title since its 1992 NAIA championship. Braun also
anchored the Grizzlies’ winning distance medley relay team, finishing his
career with 16 All-America honors and 6 individual national championships.
The Grizzly men also won the RMAC title, as Coach Damon Martin
earned RMAC, Central Region, and National Coach of the Year honors.
Meanwhile, the Grizzly women won a conference-record ninth consecutive
RMAC team title and finished fifth at the national championships.
Sophomore Indira Spence set a national championship record to
win the 60-meter hurdles in 8.05 seconds. She also set a school record
with a second place finish in the 200 meters. She broke three of her own
RMAC Championship records a fortnight earlier en-route to RMAC and
Central Region Track Athlete of the Year honors.
Adams State will also host next year’s NCAA Division II National
Championships on Mar. 11-12, 2011, in Albuquerque.
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sport scenes
X-Country stays on top
2009 Men’s Cross-Country National
Champ Reuben Mwei
The Grizzlies again swept both men’s
and women’s NCAA Division II Cross
Country National Championships. The
men, who earlier defeated eventual Div.
I National Champion Oklahoma State,
were simply dominant in their 19th
overall national championship effort.
Senior Reuben Mwei claimed the individual
title, while leading the Grizzlies
to six spots in the top 11. Ranked first
throughout the year, they scored just 23
points at the national championships,
the best team score since ASC’s “perfect
score” in 1992. All seven runners earned
USTFCCCA All-America honors. The
Grizzlies also claimed RMAC and Central
Regional Championships.
Women’s b-ball has best NCAA season
The Grizzly women’s basketball team reached the NCAA Division II Tournament
for the first time in school history. They won 21 games this season – the first
time in 25 years – smashing last year’s NCAA Div. II era record (since 1992-93) of
14 wins. Under the direction of fourth-year head coach Kelly Kruger, the Grizzlies
hosted a playoff game for the first time since 1992, as they qualified for the RMAC
Shootout for the third straight year. They will lose just one senior, Misti Solmon,
from their roster.
Two-time First-Team All-RMAC selection Vera Jo Bustos (right) led the team in
scoring with an average of 15.9 points per game. She’s accumulated 1,282 career
points in three seasons at ASC and is now in striking distance of becoming the Grizzlies’
all-time leading scorer next year. She also earned all-region and honorable
mention All-America honors from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.
Second Team All-RMAC West forward Kendra Coveal averaged 11.9 points per
game and led the RMAC in offensive rebounds.
The Grizzly women were ranked
fourth coming into the national championships,
but got the job done when it
counted, claiming a seventh straight and
18th overall national championship by
eight points over top-ranked Grand Valley
State (Mich.)
True freshman Alicia Nelson finished
ninth individually, leading the Grizzlies
to five All-America performances. Junior
Kristen McGlynn had earlier won
the RMAC individual title and conference
Runner of the Year honors. The
women won an RMAC-record extending
eighth-straight team title, this one
coming by a record-matching 49 points.
Senior Arsenia Barksdale (left) became Adams State College’s
first wrestler to earn four career All-America honors
at the NCAA Division II level. He capped his career
with a third place finish in the 125-pound bracket at the
2010 National Championships in Omaha, Neb. Ending
his brilliant career with 103 wins, he is the Grizzlies’ first
3-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference/Super Regional
Champion in six years. He joined senior teammate
Joey Deaguero in winning individual titles in the tournament,
hosted by the Grizzlies in Plachy Hall Feb. 27.
Deaguero capped his 3-time All-America career with a
sixth place finish in the 157-pound bracket at the national
tournament. Sophomore Josh Hensley also earned
all-America honors with a seventh place finish at 141
pounds, as the Grizzlies finished 13th as a team at the
national tournament after a 7-6 dual-meet season.
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would you like hugs
with that diploma?
Olivia Martinez gets a hug
and flower from her son
after giving a message on
behalf of the graduates.
“I stand before you today
on brink of achievement.
I’ve become so much more
than when I was a freshman.
. . I’ve met some of
the best people I know
here at ASC.”