Alumni in the News....... - Highland Community College

From the Desk ofPresident ReistGrowing up, I remember thinking about and having questionsabout the future and the year 2000: how old I would be; what Iwould be doing; what the world would be like. All too quickly theyear 2000 approached and we were being warned of the possiblechaos as the clocks of our computers entered the new millennium.Now, and it can’t be possible (did someone hit “fast forward”),it’s 10 years later. Likewise, it seems like just a few weeks agowe gathered for last year’s Alumni Banquet. This year has movedquickly, and I hope it has gone well for you.This publication is full of good information about Highland Community College, but I wanted to place specialemphasis on a few items.Poor Economy Good EnrollmentAlthough we still have some late classes to start this spring, the 2009 - 2010 academic year will be the largestever for the College in terms of enrollment. HCC will enroll more students and teach more credit hoursthan any other academic year. Our headcount topped 3,600 students in the fall 2009 semester. As you know,those students were enrolled in classes:• At the main campus in Highland• At one of our regional locations• At the new Technical Center in Atchison• OnlineThe poor economy has pushed the unemployed and under-employed back to community colleges for careerchange, retraining, and updating of skills. Almost all community colleges across the state and nation are upin enrollment.Kansas Higher Education CutsWhile the poor economy has been a boon for enrollment, appropriations for Kansas universities and collegeshave been harmed. Cuts to higher education appropriations are about 12% to date, dropping to the FY 2006level. Highland Community College has lost about a quarter of a million dollars in our state appropriationsince June 1 of last year.Accreditation and Quality ImprovementAs part of our approach to accreditation using Quality Improvement concepts, we have implemented a StrategicPlanning Council and Improvement Project Teams. The Strategic Planning Council meets regularlyto plan, implement, monitor, and amend our planning process. Improvement Project Teams are made up of

2010 Reunion - April 24The HCC Alumni Board met in January to finalize plans for this year's annual alumni reunion. The date wasconfirmed for Saturday, April 24, 2010. This year's honored class will be the class of 1960. The first activity forthe day will be a luncheon honoring this class in the College Library. It will be hosted by HCC President DavidReist and his wife, Marci. This always proves to be a most interesting opportunity for the returning class as theyreminisce and reacquaint themselves while remembering their time at Highland. The afternoon also allows timefor a campus tours. The old and new buildings are visited and each brings a new memory to share.All alumni are invited to attend a special showing of the musical "The Wiz" performed by the HCC fine artsdepartment. This will be performed at 3:00 p.m. in Culbertson Auditorium. The musical is always a treat andvery enjoyable. It is free and opened to all alumni and the public. Also, the Yost Art Gallery, located next to theauditorium, will be open to allow viewing of the HCC Student Honors Art Exhibit during the afternoon.A silent auction will be set up all day in the Walters Wellness Center and everyone is encouraged to make yourbids for some very exciting items. Anyone can donate to the auction by bringing items to the Wellness Center onthe 24th. Proceeds help sponsor the Alumni Scholarships.The banquet will be served at 6:00 p.m. in the Walters Wellness Center on the west side of campus. This year'smenu is: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Twice Baked Potato, Glazed Carrots, Salad, and Cheesecake for dessert. Ticketsfor the banquet will be $12 when reserved in advance and $15 when reserved after noon on Thursday, April 22 orat the door the evening of the banquet.After a short intermission, the HCC Music Department will provide entertainment. Alumni Board PresidentBrian Wozniak will then present the 2010-11 scholarship awards.The Honored Class of 1960, our 50 year Golden Grads, will then be asked to join Brian for introductions and theirmemories of HCC. Each classmate is given the opportunity to reflect on their HCC memories and tell a little aboutwhat they have done since leaving Highland. The program will conclude with the silent auction announcementand singing the Alma Mater.A final treat for the day is a reception hosted bythe HCC Alumni Board members in the WaltersWellness Center classroom, where the muchanticipated door prizes will be distributed.ALL alumni are welcomed and encouraged toattend the day's events. It is an opportunity toreminisce and make many more happy memories.Return the form on the back of this newsletter,email: mobryan@highlandcc.edu, or call 785-442-6018 to make your reservations.Recipients of the 2009-10 Alumni Scholarship are:Bailey Ross, St. Joseph; Amanda Halling, Denton; JordanneMiller, Highland, and John Lednicky, Everest.

Highland Community CollegeClass of 1960Charles Barton11909 Springwater Dr.Clearwater, KS 67026Duane KrienseickP.O. Box 214Robinson, KS 66532Isidor Sittenauer428 S. 7 thAtchison, KS66002Kenneth NestlerWendell NoltingMichael BoosPO Box 13Wathena, KS 66090Connie Laipple3436 29 th St.San Diego, CA 92104Faith (Gilkison) Smith1049 Shell Blvd. #1Foster City, CA 94404Jim PadenLarry ParishRichard Brook113 Center StreetWillis, KS 66434John Meyer5708 Belmont St.Shawnee, KS 66226Paul Tubach400 Green CourtHiawatha, KS 66434Jerry PetersBob PiersonCharles Brown116 Springwater WayFolsom, CA 95630Bill Meyers13208 Locust Ave.Olathe, KS 66062Sandra WebbP.O. Box 6013Scottsdale, AZ 85261Michael RooneyRichard SchraderRoger Caudle1714 BrookdaleAtchison, KS 66002Linda (Ramseier) Miller8981 McPherson Rd.Lancaster, KS 66041LostLynn AndersonRobert SchraderRichard SnyderJohn ChapmanRR #1Easton, KS 66020Robert Morris5601 Norwood AvenueLoveland, CO 80538Larry BarnesKeith BruningGerald SodenGeorge SpauldingJerry Claunch2514 SW Santa Fe Ct.Topeka, KS 66614Don Nigus517 S. 3rd. St.Hiawatha, KS 66434Gordon BruningBob BuserDavid StraubLoren SteinbrinkGilbert Crouse9985 Fairway Dr.Meriden, KS 66512John D. Purcell6441 SW 24 th St.Topeka, KS 66614Robert ColganRonald CriquiRobert StephensLewis TrentmanFrederick Harry FolscheP.O. Box 366Troy, KS 66087Gary Rickman7405 Leavenworth RoadKansas City, KS 66109Albert R. DowellBob DysonCharles VowelsLuther WilhelmDennis FordPO Box 495Wathena, KS 66090Lyle RockeyP.O. Box 421Troy, KS 66087Ronald EricksonHarold FalesAlvin WilleRonald WilsonJean (Dawson) GibsonP.O. Box 386Highland, KS 66035Ted Rockhold449 240 th Rd.Highland, KS 66035William FalesKenneth FikeJames WinderAlbert Tom WoltersVirgil Hallauer2578 Thrasher Rd.Robinson, KS 66532Bob Roller416 NW Woodland Rd.Kansas City, MO 64150Donald GerardyJack GillilandMark ZimmermanGeorge Hoover9413 Clarkshoro Dr.Liberty, MO 64068Noelan Hudlemeyer202 Rainbow Dr. #10233Livingston, TX 77399Harry Kelley6829 Hyde Grove AvenueJacksonville, FL 32210G.E. George Rork12144 Chase RoadHorton, KS 66439David Ross1110 Briden Dr.Marengo, IL 60152Jack Shock1112 Cave Mill RoadBowling Green, KY 42104Gary HallenbackRonald HanlanRonald HibbsMary Lou HossfeldChris JohnsonAhmad ManiDeceasedWilliam CoughlinLeonard DowningFred DumasStanley HolderMichael McQuillanGlenn OverdickJere PetersonKay Lynn (French) StahlPatricia (Hogue) Koelliker2884 310 th Rd.Horton, KS 66439James Kocher2097 Horned Owl Rd.Hiawatha, KS 66434Darlene (Bromley) Schuler8392 Weber Tr. Dr.St. Louis, MO 63123Blaine Shaffer5303 SW 11 th St,Topeka, KS 66604Dana McKenneyClark MeyerPhil MillerDonald MyersPlease call 785-442-6018 or emailMelinda O’Bryan with updates onclassmate information:mobryan@highlandcc.edu

Pictured are members of the class of 1959 that attended the 2009 reunion.Hilton Torkelson, Galen Weiland, Alan Ward, F. B Smith, Judy (Meidinger) Hoffman, John Simpson, andJames Kemp. Attending the afternoon celebration but not pictured: Cecil Barton and Dennis AltClass Of 1959Dennis Alt, Kansas City, MO went onto Missouri Valley College and receiveda BA degree in 1961. He joined the U.S.Army and became a Vietnam Veteran.He married Debbie in 1988 and theyhave four children and six grandchildren.He retired from the Vend Co. in1994. He became a care giver and isinvolved in Special Olympics.Robert Brown, Wathena graduatedfrom Kansas State Teachers Collegeat Emporia and then taught school atCottonwood Falls and Wakeeney forseven years. He then spent 30 yearswith the Kansas Highway patrol as aTrooper and Sgt. He and wife Beverlyhave one son and three grandchildren.They are enjoying retirement, travelingin their RV.Carl Lee Gerdes, Raleigh, NC went onto KU from HCC and then went to workfor IBM in Denver. He retired after 30years. He married Norma Kreiensieckfrom Robinson and they have threechildren and six grandchildren, all inthe North Carolina area. He now enjoyshorology (making timepieces).Judy (Meidinger) Hoffman, Wathenamarried Boots Hoffman and they havetwo children. Both attended HCC andreside in Wathena. They have twograndsons. Boots died in 1990. Thefamily still owns Hoffman Garage inWathena. She has worked at MillerChevrolet and American Angus Assocition.She attended NW Missouri StateUniversity and earned a Bachelor's degreein Home Economics in 1970 and aMaster's in Guidance and Counseling in1975. She taught Family and ConsumerSciences and retired after 27 yearsof teaching in Elwood. She currentlyteaches in the Doniphan West MiddleSchool. She is active in the KansasNational Education Association, holdingoffices and representing teachers atstate and national conventions.Ronald Holman, Falls City, NE,earned a BS from Emporia State and hisMS from the University of Missouri.He has graduate hours from OU, KU,Ft. Hays, and Emporia State. He was ateacher, coach, and administrator for 37years. He also served in the Army andArmy National Guard for 20 years.

Jim Hosier, Atchison, spends his wintersin Sun City, AZ now. He earneda BA in Business from Emporia State.He was President of McCormick Distilleryand is now retired. He servedin the U.S. Army from 1960-62. Hemarried Mary Ann Tuley and they haveone son and one daughter and threegrandchildren.Jim Kemp, Cowiche, WA, receivedhis BA degree from Peru State College.He taught in several schools and retiredin 1996 after 35 years. He was also aRed Cross and First Aid Instructor for20 years and was a national CertifiedFire Code Inspector. He was a WashingtonState Football Official for 41years and worked six state semi finals,two state championships, and in 2001was selected Washington State FootballOfficial of the Year. He officiated theDown Under Bowl Games in New Zealandin '94 and in Australia in '95. Heis Past Commodore of the Yakima BoatClub and a Member of the InternationalOrder of Blue Gavel. He is also a memberof Lions Clubs International for 41years and served as District Governorand Council Chairperson. He is anappointed Trustee to the WashingtonState School for the Blind. He and hiswife Erma have two daughters and twogranddaughters. They have traveled toNew Zealand, Australia, China, HongKong, and Japan and numerouse placesin Canada.Raymond Plankinton, Columbus, NE,received a BS degree from Peru State in1961 and MS degree in 1966. He marriedBetty Lou Bebb and they have threechildren. He was a high school Math/Physics teacher for five years and a CollegeMath Instructor for 30 years.

John A. Simpson, Troy, taught school for 2 yearsand has now owned the Troy grocery store for overforty years. He and his wife have three children whoall attended HCC and now own their own grocerystores.F.B. Smith, Highland, has been in agribusinessand farming since graduation from HCC.Hilton Torkelson, Robinson, has worked as afarmer, truck driver, maintenance worker for theCoop, and owns a welding shop.J. Alan “Al” Ward, Topeka, attended Washburnafter HCC. He has owned Taco Casa for 45 years.He is past president of The Topeka Restaurant Association,member of The Kansas Restaurant Association,Washburn Ichabod Club, served on theNational Restaurant Association, and NationalPresident for Quails Unlimited. He writes an outdoorarticle for the Topeka Capital Journal. Heserved on the Kansas Department of Wildlife andParks and was a Vice Chair. He married SandraMcKee and they have three children, ten grandchildren,and one great-grandchild.Galen Weiland, Bendena, married Ruth Howlandand they have two children and three grandchildren.He worked for Bendena Grain Co. as assistantmanager. He served 10 years in the KansasHouse of Representatives. He worked for HCC asthe Doniphan County Economic Development Directorand was the Doniphan County Chamber ofCommerce Director from 2001-2008 before retiring.He is active on many committees and organizations.He helped create Economic Developmentin the region and served on the Midway schoolboard. He was involved in share contracting andconsolidation of the Midway and Highland schooldistricts that become Doniphan West last year.

This and That . . . .CLASSES OF 1968-69-70-71You are invited back to the HCC campus on Saturday, April24 for an afternoon get-together preceeding the annualalumni banquet. HCC Board members Mike Higgins ('71)and Paul Crawford ('70) will be your hosts and are now inthe process of planning an afternoon for these classes to reuniteand visit the HCC campus. Look for more informationcoming to you in the mail soon.The classes will have time in the afternoon for visiting andtouring campus, taking in the musical, "The Wiz" and joiningother alumni at 6:00 p.m. for a delicious banquet meal.Mark your calendars and plan to join in on the fun!HCC ONLINEHCC’s online programs have grown tremendously since ahandful of online courses launched in August 2006. Today,HCC offers more than 80 unique online courses as well asfour complete online associate degree programs, includingan Associate in Arts (AA), in Science (AS), and inGeneral Studies (AGS). The online programs are designedto accommodate working adults who cannot fit traditionalface-to-face classes into their busy schedules or those thatmay not be within driving distance to an HCC campus.If you are interested in returning to HCC as an onlinestudent, please contact Sara Smith, Online Admissions,at hcconline@highlandcc.edu or call 785.562.5399. Visithttp://online.highlandcc.edu for details.QUIZ BOWLHighland Community College hosted the 24th AnnualScottie Invitational Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl onJanuary 30. Twenty-two Northeast Kansas high schoolsparticipated by accumulating scores for questions answeredcorrectly.Community volunteers assist each year, serving as moderatorsand scorers. This year, 44 volunteers assisted.Anyone desiring to participate in future competitions as avolunteer may contact Eileen Gronniger for more informationat 785.442.6010.The top three winning schools this year were:1stTopeka West H.S2nd Blue Valley North H.S3rdImmaculata H.S.GOLFERSYou are invited to join other HCC alums when the ScottieAthletic Department hosts a golf tournament on May 21at the Spring Creek Golf Course in Seneca. There willbe lunch of grilled burgers and dogs followed by a shotgunstart at 12:30. This is a four-person team scrambleformat. Hole sponsorships are also available to advertiseyour business. Look for details on the HCC Web site atwww.highlandcc.edu.To order your copy of the 2010 yearbook, use theorder form below or contact Pam Ninemire at 785-442-6090 or pninemire@highlandcc.eduScottie Classic Order FormName ________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________________________Please send me _____ copies of the 2010 Scottie Classic at$40.00 per copy.Mail to: Pam Ninemire, Highland Community College,606 W. Main, Highland, KS 66035

Class Notes1948John (Jack) Bowen, Springfield, MO, isnow retired from Conoco after 35 yearsas an account representative.1956Robert Volker, Dallas, TX, retiredin 1990 from The Texas InsuranceDepartment as deputy commissioner andthen retired in 2004 from The NevadaDivision of Insurance. He is currentlyon the homeowner's board of directors,deals blackjack and Texas hold'em fora casino doing local parties and events;served on the Dallas County GrandJury for three 3-month sessions; retiredCertified Insurance Examiner; CertifiedFraud Examiner, and Certified FinancialExaminer. He is active with Senior Sourceand Meals on Wheels. He is a past Elderand Trustee of Northminster PresbyterianChurch and Northpark Church. He hasbeen married to Maryellen, who is aretired school teacher, for 46 years.1957Bobby Twombly, Highland, is a selfemployed farmer. Kathleen (Tracy)Twombly, ('90) is a retired Englishteacher. They farm along with two oftheir sons and enjoy the activities of theirtwelve grandchildren.Thomas J. Schott is now retired andliving in Lake Panasoffkee, FL withhis wife. They have five children andeleven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.He was the captain of the1956 undefeated HCC football team.1958Marilyn (Hanson) Suman, OverlandPark, KS, is retired from Hallmark. Sheis enjoying retirement and has manywonderful memories of time at HCC.Tom Forge, Leavenworth, has workedfor a Chemistry Laboratory, a medicalsupply company, and taught high schoolscience.1960Isidor Sittenauer, Atchison, is nowretired from the Pillsbury Company.George Hoover, Liberty, MO, is a retiredteacher who is now enjoying traveling andbabysitting his four grandchildren. Hiswife Linda sells Mary Kay Cosmetics.1961Larry Beam, is a retired teacher/trainer.He and wife Bev live in Topeka.Eldon Prawl, Independence, MO, is aretired high school Industrial Technologyteacher. He and wife Connie havefour children and six granchildren. Henow does substitute teaching in theIndependence School District.Tom Botkin is a retired teacher livingin Lakewood, CO. He is buying andselling old cars and parts in Golden atJoe B. Sales.1962Kenneth Stuke is retired. He presentlyhas a small part time job working forJostens. He and wife Cheryl live inTopeka and are enjoying retirement.1964Ron Tuley, Atchison, is not retired fromMGPI.Richard Anderson is a livestock producerand school bus driver. He and wifePatricia live in Caney, KS.1965Nancy (Koelliker) Swiggins, SierraVista, AZ, has taught school, became anEMT, worked in a hospital, joined themilitary, taught SCUBA classes, workedin West Berlin at a Combat SupportBattalion; returned to the US and settledin SE Arizona. She has been a Realtorfor 15 years.1966Lloyd E. (LEW) Webber, Lorton, VA,recently retired from a career as a civilianattorney for the U.S. Army. He is nowenjoying frequent cruises, playing inbackgammon tournaments, and learningto play golf. He continues to reside in theWashington DC suburbs, but says that heis hopeful that he can relocate to Kansasin the not-too-distant future.John Lehman, Sabetha, is the Health CareAdministrator for Apostolic ChristianHome, Inc. for over 34 years. Previously,he taught at Effingham for seven years.He and wife Connie have five childrenand ten grandchildren.David Collins, Highland, is a retiredfarmer and educator.John Blanton is now retired and livingin Ellinwood, KS with his wife Connie(Crabtree) Blanton ('67). Connie is amedical technologist at Central KansasMedical Park Lab.Marty Allen, Highland, is retired fromHCC. He works with Doniphan CountyArea on Aging with the Meals on Wheelsprogram. Marty is also involved with areayouth sports programs.1967Karol (Madinger) Bembrick, Wathena,is a registered nurse with HeartlandRegional Medical Center in St. Joseph.Henry Peuker, Bendena, is a farmer andsubstitute bus driver.Donald Vollrath, Carterville, IL, wenton to Southern IL University from HCCand then worked in the food and beverageindustry. He has recently retired.David McLeod, Marysville, MO, isretired from Keim Trucking. He and wifehave two sons and three grandchildren.

1968Thomas Fee retired from KickapooNation School in 2007 and now lives inOverland Park, which is near his son.Sharen (Anderson-Pape) McCarty,Hiawatha, is retired from banking. Shemarried Larry McCarty of Topeka and hedied unexpected in Dec. 2008. She helpscare for her mother and five granchildrennow and is active in the church andcommunity.Mark Wilson, Topeka, is the Director ofSpecial Education for USD 336 Holton.Doris Wilson ('69) is the administrativeassistant at the Lutheran Church MissouriSynod District Office.1969Curtis Armstrong has retired and is nowliving in Sequin, Texas. He has returnedto school.Barb (Dutch) Oltjen, Robinson, is themanager/contracting officer for WolfRiver Watershed District #66.Paul Oltjen ('66) is the owner andoperator of Oltjen Construction.1970Paul Crawford, Topeka, has retired froma career in education. He is workingpart-time as an educational consultant forKeystone Learning Center. He also serveson the HCC Alumni Board.Dave Holthaus, Topeka, is the managerof Government Relations for KansasElectric Cooperatives, Inc. He received amaster's degree in business from WebsterUniversity St. Louis and worked for JCPenney and Westar for 30 years. He is nowlobbying for the electric co-ops of Kansas.He and wife Jean have two sons.1971Greg Gladfelter is now retired andresiding in Warrensburg, MO.1972Thomas Heigert, Paxico, is an auditor forthe Kansas Department of Transportation.His wife Joyce is a registered nurse.David Taylor, is a crop insurancespecialist with Frontier Farm Credit. Healso is a farmer and he and wife Terryhave three children, three step children,and eight grandchildren. They reside inOskaloosa.1973Marsha (Bloom) Walters, Centralia,has been teaching for 35 years. She andhusband David celebrated their 37thanniversary. They have three children andthree grandchildren.1974Michael Hundley, Cummings, is aself employed building contractor.He is currently serving as presidentof the HCC Foundation Board ofDirectors.Richard Karnowski, Seneca is a selfemployed accountant. He also serveson the HCC Foundation Board ofDirectors.Jan (Just) Thornton, Corvallis, ORis a medical transcriptionist for ValleyTranscription Service.1975Terry Reschke, Hiawatha, owns andoperates Reschke Farms. His wife, Debbie(Schnackel) Reschke is a librarian atMorrill Public LibraryRobyn (Hundley) Hinton, Atchison, isthe bookkeeper at Hinton Body Shop,a family owned business, and she alsosubstitute teaches for schools in AtchisonCounty. She and husband Gregg havefour daughters.1977Susan (Fuhrman) Willey, Wichita, is aphysical therapist at Via Christi Health.1979Brett L. Wilson has moved to Kearney,MO and is a physician assistant forLiberty Orthopedics.Eileen (Hutfles) Gronniger, Denton, isthe Human Resource Manager at HCC.She is currently working on a master'sdegree in Human Resource.Mary (Ronnebaum) Sack, Seneca, isan accounting clerk for SKF SealingSolutions. She and husband Mikehave three daughters who are all HCCAlumni.Kay (Kendall) Krogmann, Wetmore, isan office manager for Heinen BrothersAdvertising.Connie (Brown) Barnhart, Lexington,KY, is a physical therapist with St.Joseph Health Care and Good SamaritanHospital. She and husband Mitch havethree children.1980Yvette (Cruse) Cook, Highland, is theDirector of Bands, Piano, and JazzHistory at Highland Community College.She is enjoying teaching pep band,wind ensemble, group piano, and jazzhistory, and working with the studentson the spring music theater productionat HCC.Cynthia (Meyer) Strahm, Sabetha, isan insurance agent for SBS InsuranceAgency. Cynthia is married to RodneyStrahm.Dee (Denton) Maher, Kansas City, MO,works as a parent educator for Parentsas Teachers for the Park Hill SchoolDistrict. Dee and her husband Jim havethree daughters.Lynette (Kuenzi) Stratham, Bern, is theCFO for C J Foods Inc. Lynette receivedher BBA from Baker University. Sheenjoys spending time with her family,traveling, music, and horses. She ismarried to Ed Strathman.

Shelly (Staudenmaier) Wilson,Woodlands, TX, currently works forthe Youth Ministry Department at St.Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Sheis married to Gregg Wilson and they have4 children.Lori (McKittrick) Franken, Topeka,works as an administrative assistant forStormont-Vail Health Care. Lori has livedin Topeka since 1982 and has worked atStormont-Vail for 16 years. She and herhusband Steve have two children.Steven Dodge, Conyers, GA, is asupervisor for Mopar/Chrysler, Jeep, andDodge. He is married to Debora.1981Judy (Fangman) Binder, Maple Grove,MN. After graduating from Highland shewent to truck driving school where shemet her current husband and is now a stayat home wife.Mark Dunavan, Leavenworth, KS,works as a facility maintenance supervisorLFC Reservoir for the Department ofCorrections, State of Kansas.Susan (Chadwick) Baker, Wellsville,KS, works as an office manager for theBaldwin City Chamber of Commerce.Susan and her husband Charles have twodaughters. She is an advocate for thosedealing with ALS, following the deaths ofher mom and two uncles to this disease.1982Jan Dittemore, Overland Park, worksas a human resources manager for PlattForm Advertising.Mark Twombly, Troy, works in bankingfor Bendena State Bank and is married toLisa Twombly.Pamela (Keller) Dunn, Highland, KS,works in Human Resources.Dean (Kramer) Shields, Colby, KS, isan administrative assistant/powerschooladministrator. She and husband BillShields (82) have been married for 24years and have 3 children. Bill is an areamanager for Crop Production Services.1983Sharon (Anderson) Bosse, Wheaton,KS, works as an environmental technicianwater quality for the Prairie BandPotawatomi Nation. She is married toDean Bosse.June (Walker) Christensen, Topeka,KS, is retired but working occasionallyand keeping busy with church and otheractivities.Charles Libel, St. Joseph, MO, worksas a broadcast engineer for NexstarBroadcasting.Dhea (Smith) Tilton, Mission, KS, isretired from Atchison County Schools.Dhea married the late Larry Tilton(64). She has three children and twograndchildren. Dhea is enjoying life,travel, and being independent.1984Mike Todd, Baldwin City, KS, worksas a gaming operations manager for theKansas Lottery. Mike graduated fromBaker University in 1987. He is marriedto Shelly and they have 3 children.Gary Dorrell, Highland, works as anaccount manager for Charm Sciences Inc.He is married to Karen Dorrell.Jerry Hardin, Smithville, MO, is atransport driver for Allied Systems. Heis married to Ruth Ann and they have 3children.1985Brian Young, Bellevile, KS, is a trainingmanager for Dairy Queen. Brian is a cubmaster and assistant scout master for thescouting program and a board memberof the theater in town. He is married toLinda Rae Young (85).Nancy (Havercamp) Steinlage, Seneca,KS, works as a school secretary for St.Peter and Paul School. She has beenmarried to Mike for 18 years and theyhave 4 children.1986Brenda (Wienck) Miesner, Manhattan,KS, has been working as an accountingassistant for the Kansas State UniversityEducational Communications Center for20 years. Brenda got married in February2006 to John, and their son William wasborn in July 2007.Rebecca Nimz, Hiawatha, works as aCNA for AgForce Products, LLC.1987Michelle (Odermatt) Segelquist, Topeka,is a Bank Loan Officer for INTRUSTBank. She and husband James have fourchildren. James Segelquist (87) is abuilding maintenance technician for thestate of Kansas.Eugene Michaelis, St. Marys, KS, isretired from the Kansas National Guard.Jon Thomas, Seneca, KS, works as ateacher and coach for Nemaha Valley andis married to Roxanne.Dena (Callaway) Podrebarac, Lawrence,KS, is married to Michael and they havefour children.Michelle (Lehman) Smith, Highland,has been working as deputy court clerkfor the State of Kansas for the past 12 ½years. Michelle and her husband Bobbyhave been married for 22 years andhave 2 children. They enjoy going onmotorcycle rides and spending time withfamily and friends.Ronald Hollar, Topeka, works as apolice officer for the City of Topeka. Heis married to Tamie (Ray) Hollar (88).Tamie works as a project manager forthe US Postal Service. Ron and Tamiehave two girls. The family keeps busywith volleyball and dance, and they enjoytaking family vacations.Kimberly (Collins) Dishon, Horton,KS, is married to Gregg Dishon (87),coaches high school volleyball, is an At-Risk tutor, and their oldest daughter Kaylais attending HCC. Gregg is a FuneralDirector/Embalmer for Dishon Maple-Chaney Mortuary.

1988Lori (Mee) Gollner, works as a paraeducator for USD #320. She and husband,William make their home in Wamego.Laurali (Boswell) Masterson, Leoti, KS,has been married to Mike for 17 years.They have 2 children. Laurali has beena teacher at Wichita County High Schoolfor 18 years.Joanna Mitchell, Mayetta, works as aPBPN VR program assistant and youthtransition services coordinator for thePrairie Band of Potawatomi Nation.She enjoys spending time with family,playing softball, doing beadwork, andkeeping busy.Matthew Twombly, Baldwin City, KS,is in the Kansas National Guard. Heis married to Terri (White) Twombly(88) who also serves in the U.S. ArmyReserves.Brent Beck, Havensville, KS, works asa farmer/rancher and is a shift supervisorfor C J Foods Inc. Brent sold his businessin 2006. He travels when he can and stillmaintains a farm/ranch operation nearHavensville with his son and daughter.Donna (Lierz) Fatout, Dexter, has beenat Dexter Schools for 18 years as clerk/payroll and also coached high school andjunior high volleyball. Donna and herhusband Bill have 3 children.Deana (Thompson) Funk, works asan occupational therapist for AegisTherapies. Deana is married to Byronand they have 4 children.1989Cinnemon (Bath) Buie, Gardner, isan instructional technology supportspecialist. Cinnemon and her husbandGene Buie (88) have four children. Geneis a Principal at Wheat Ridge MiddleSchool.Ginger (Burd) Shelley, Meriden, is apara educator for Seaman Schools andis married to Neal. They just celebratedtheir 17th wedding anniversary and theyenjoy spending time with their son.Jodi (Hewins) Scoggins, Kansas City,is a teacher assistant at Raytown SchoolDistrict. She and husband Jean have twodaughters.Doris Shopteese, Hiawatha, completed aBA degree in Healthcare Administrationand currently is working on a mastersdegree. She is a medical biller and coderfor Heartland Regency Medical Center/Steps Program.1990Ryan Sink, Ottawa, KS, works for Wal-Mart and Sink Farms. He and his wifehave three chilren. He enjoys life with hisfamily and is involved with the schoolthey attend; from coaching to sitting onthe Rec. Board and Site Council of theschool.Brad Hase, Della, KS, works as a mailcarrier for USPS. Brad opened a nightclub called Nocturnal but after 18 monthsthe economy forced him to close. He isnow building a business in World Travelsoon to launch.Leslie (Wichman) Martin, OverlandPark, KS, works as a web developer forBOLD Internet Solutions.Timothy Hesseltine, Newton, KS, isa teacher for Remington. He has 16years teaching and coaching experience.Timothy has been awarded State CrossCountry Coach of the Year twice and hasalso coached track and wrestling.1991Betty (Schmelze) Peterson, Seneca,KS, is a math teacher for Nemaha ValleySchools. Betty is married to Bryan andthey have five children. She has taught atNemaha Valley for 16 years and coacheshigh school volleyball.Dana (Sudbeck) Bradley, Seneca, KS,is an RN for Nemaha Valley CommunityHospital and is married to Bryce.Jerre Cole is the men's head basketballcoach for Highland CommunityCollege.1992Misty (Dove) Miller, Atchison, is abenefits coordinator for Missouri WesternState University.Lana Berges, Topeka, works as abusiness systems analyst IV for SecurityBenefit Corporation.Tiffani “Niki” (Small) Pederson,Baldwin City, KS, is a secretary forMidwest Mustang. She is married toTerry Pederson and they have 3 childrenand own their own business.Joe Dunn, Falls City, NE, is a teacher forFalls City Public Schools. Joe is marriedto Jennifer and they have three children.He also coaches softball and golf and inhis spare time he enjoys playing golf.Andrea (Lehman) Isch, Hamilton, KS,works in accounting for Waechter LLC.1993Brenda (Huber) Adkins, Holton, KS, is ageneral manager for Rural Water District#3, Jackson County. She is married toBobby Adkins and they have one son.Brenda received her master’s degree inbusiness from Washburn University in2003. She is taking more accountingclasses currently at Washburn in Topekato sit for the CPA Exam.1994Linda (Colvin) Funk, is self employed asan author/freelance writer. She is marriedto Al Funk. Linda published the book,Roads of Yesterday, in 2007.1995Lori (Sullivan) Lindsey, Horton, KS, is aslot dispatch supervisor for Golden EagleCasino. She has been married to BobbyLindsey for 25 years.Christina (Boehmer) Stallbaumer,Seneca, works as a bank teller for UnitedBank and Trust and is also self-employedas a computer technician. Christina ismarried to Roger Stallbaumer (1991).Roger is an industrial technology teacherfor B&B Schools and is also a farmer.They have four children.

Eileen (Goodman) Burenheide, residesin Westmoreland, KS, and is selfemployed.1996Nancy (Woolsey) Campbell, St. Joseph,MO, is an RN for Heartland Health. Sheis married to Doncal Campbell.Brian Chervek, Sioux City, IA, is a panelboard operator for Wells Dairy Inc. Brianmarried Phyllis in September of 2008.Joy Huber, Lincoln, NE, is the author of"You Go Girl! A Woman's Guide on Howto THRIVE Around Difficult People."She is an award-winning professionalspeaker and business communicationsexpert. She has international presentationexperience and works directly withassociations, companies, the government,colleges, and hospitals. She specializes inprograms for women, human resources/recruitment, personnel supervisors andmanagers, customer service/retentionand great first impressions/front deskprograms. In addition to speaking, Joyis an aspiring country music songwriterwith two Nashville publishers currentlypitching one of her co-written songsto recording artists (entitled "All I Seeis Beautiful"). Joy has a blog entitled"Success4BusinessWomen."1997Molly (Noyes) Walker, Orlando, FL, isself-employed as an interior architect.Molly is married to Craig Walker and theyhave two children.1998John Weber, Topeka, works as a contractspecialist for USPFO.Brent McCrory, Emporia, KS, is apreaching minister for New Life ChristianChurch. He is married to Melissa and theyhave lived in Emporia since February of2008. They have one daughter.Theresa Young, Topeka, is a collegestudent and student worker. She graduatedfrom Washburn and began at ESU for hermaster’s degree.Betsy (Crawford) Leeds, Hays, KS,is a director of the School Psychologygraduate program for Fort Hays StateUniversity. She is married to Jason andthey have two sons. Betsy is currentlyworking on her Ph. D. in psychology.April (Bechard) Fahey, Clifton, isa physical therapist for Clay CountyMedical Center. Her husband, RockyFahey, class of 1998, works at WildlifeManagement Service of NCKS. Theyhave two children.1999Brian Slater, Kansas City, works ingraphic design for Digital Design, LLC.Thomas Guadagnano, Oak Grove, isan inventory specialist II for CricketCommunications. Thomas is marriedto Megan.Vestanna Kolterman, Topeka, justmoved to Topeka hoping to find a betterjob.Christina Walker lives in Eugene, OR,where she is a high school counselor andvolleyball coach.2000Mike Lynch, Emporia, KS, is a sportssupervisor for Emporia RecreationCommission. He is married to Katie.Christie (Stimac) Shumaker, Wetmore,KS, is a bank teller for Wetmore NationalBank and she has a son Ross.Katrina (Nanninga) Loader, works asa marketing analyst/database managerfor Sunflower Bank. She and husband,Jason live in Abilene, KS.Heidi (Carter) Jordan and husbandScott are now residing in St. Joseph.Heidi is the HCC head softball coach.2001Shanda Eglinton, Calhan, CO, worksfor Pikes Peak Physical Medicine as amedical assistant. She got married toScott Eglinton on August 8, 2008.Amber (Burklund) Befort, Riley, KS, isa physical therapist for Mercy RegionalHealth Center, and is married to Justin.Jessica Knuth, Emporia, KS, is a K-4special education teacher for Flint HillsSpecial Education Cooperative at ChaseCounty Elementary. She is married toTracy and they have 2 children.Rebecca (Hamer) Kerry, Topeka, is astay at home mom. She is married toChris and they have two sons.Molly (Mundinger) Kennedy, Bolivar,MO, is a nurse for Citizens MemorialHospital and is married to Bradley.2002Patrick Younger, Ness City, KS, worksas a P.E. teacher for Ness City K-12 andhe is also the head track and cross countrycoach. Patrick’s boy's cross country teamwon class 1A state championship with arecord setting 14 points, and they have agreat chance to win this year as well.Corinne (Ruhnke) Cox, Long Island,KS, is a farm wife and married to Clint.Stacey Trunecek, Wichita, KS, is adirector of assisted and independentliving for Kansas Masonic Home.2003Michael Lang, Emporia, KS, is theregistrar for Flint Hills TechnicalCollege.Caleb McAfee, Horton, is a Machinistfor Hammersmith MFG.Brock Baxter, Mount Laurel, NJ, worksin construction management for Sundt.2004Amy (Ryan) Prochaska, Kearney,NE, is a substitute teacher for theRavenna Public Schools and KearneyPublic Schools. Amy graduated fromthe University of Nebraska at Kearneyin May of 2007. She was married toAndrew on February 9, 2008. They havetwo children.

Angelina (Tull) Enke, Robinson, KS,is a CMA and a bingo caller for CasinoWhite Cloud and Quest Services, Inc.She is married to Robert Sha. Angelinatransferred to Washburn University ofTopeka to pursue her bachelor of nursingdegree.2005Todd Roberts, Emporia, KS, graduatedfrom Emporia State in May 2008 withhis bachelor's in elementary education.He is currently working on his master’sin elementary subject matter and willgraduate in May 2010. Todd will alsobe getting married in 2010 and had adaughter in 2008.Laura Albers, Bendena, KS, is a studentat KU. She is a graduate student in theschool of education and is working on aM.S. Ed. In Curriculum and Teaching. In2008 she graduated from KU with a BAin Chemistry.Sierra (Covert) Stortz is in the laboratoryscience program and doing her clinicalsat North Kansas City hospital. Shewill graduate May 7. She and husbandBrandon are living in Kansas City.Julie (Morton) Simmons is theadministrative assistant to the VicePresident of Academic Affairs at HCC.She graduated May 16, 2009 with abachelor of arts in Sociology from Ft.Hays State University.2006Janice (Miller) Schroll, Manhattan, KS,is an accountant for the state of Kansasand is married to Dana.Jennifer (Martinez) Hendrix Meyeris a registered nurse at Labette Health inParsons, KS. She received a BSN degreefrom Pittsburg State University.2007Ashley Schmidt, Arkansas City, KS, justgraduated from K-State in 2009.Amanda Mellies, Netawaka, KS, worksin customer service at Walmart. Amandatransferred to K-State for one year and isnow at Washburn for her senior year.Jacie Noel, Manhattan, KS, is a studentand journalist for the Kansas StateCollegian, and she also works forRock-A-Belly Deli. After graduation,Jacie plans to work for a magazinepublication company writing, designing,and editing.Kelsey Torrez, is a student at Hays andplans to graduate in 2 years.2008Susan (Self) Eisenbarth, is a child andfamily advocate for NEK-CAP Inc.Lynn Hartter, Sabetha, KS, is an executivedirector/CEO for Developmental Servicesof Jackson County.Elden C. BeDunnah (77) of Robinson,died August 7, 2009Krista Vieselmeyer, Axtell, is a CMAand a student.Micheal Brissett, Troy, is an inspectorfor Platte Co. Public Works.2009Linda Nemechek, Waterville, KS, is aself-employed day care provider. She ismarried to Bryon.WeddingsDavid (Todd) Heinen (84) and Loni Coywere married September 5, 2009. Thecouple reside in Strong City, KS. Toddhas 3 children and 3 grandchildren by aprevious marriage.Kristina Drake (99) and Kirk Zeit weremarried July 3 in Tulum, Mexico.Karen Bauman (2000) and NathanFuemmmeler were married on September26. Karen is employed at Troy StateBank.Adam Lackey (2000) and Melissa Folgerwere married June 6 in Hiawatha, KS.Melissa Meyer (01) and ChristopherLong were married on April 25 inLawrence, KS.Curtis Albers (01) married JaimeWoolard on August 1. Curtis is an accountsalesman for O'Malley's Distributor. Thecouple reside in St. Joseph, MO.Stacy Neibling (02) and AndrewFisher were married on September 5.Stacy received a bachelor's degree inbroadcasting from Northwest StateUniversity in 2004. She is employed withEagle Communications.Sarah Burke (02) and Jake Pound weremarried on August 22. They are makingtheir home in Emporia, KS.David Drimmel (02) married MollyMarple on April 18, 2009. He received aB.S. in animal science and industry fromKansas State University in 2006 and isnow employed on the management teamat Bartlett Cattle Company, Sublette.Michael Hansford (03) and AllyceSchenk were married October 4, 2008 inLawrence. Michael is a 2008 graduate ofthe University of Kansas with a Doctor ofPharmacy degree.Gerard Olberding (03) and MeganNiehues were married May 30 in Seneca.Gerard is currently employed with PicerneMilitary Housing in Fort Riley.Denise Hawk (03) of Effingham marriedMickey Meers II on November 7, 2009.Chayne Lamoreaux (04) married TrevorNovotny September 6, 2009. They aremaking their home in Macomb, MI.Breann Young (05) and AndrewHinman (05) were married on October4. The couple reside in Holton. Breannis employed at Holton CommunityHospital as a registered nurse and Andrewis employed by the City of Holton as alinesman.Rachel Johansen (05) married ColbyKnudson on June 27 in Hiawatha.

Rachel is employed by RainbowCommunications working as a customerservice representative.Amber Lock (06) of White Cloudmarried Keith Huffman on June 27.Brandi Forney (06) and JeremySonnenmoser were united in marriageon October 11. They are making theirhome in St. Joseph, MO. Brandi is thedaughter of Betty Forney who has beenin the HCC Bookstore/Mailroom formany years.Brett Mellies (06) and Alicia Miller(09), were married on January ll. Theywill make their home in Netawaka. Brettis manager/operator of Mellies Farmsand Trucking. Alicia is a caregiver fordevelopmentally disabled adults andworks for H & R Block tax service. Theyhave two children.Jeffery Hale (06) and TiffanyVanderweide, wed on November 14 inAtchison. Jeffrey is employed on thefamily farm.Rebecca Thompson (06) and NathanCharles Davis were married on July 18.She is employed by Kansas RehabilitationHospital.Brian Jolly (09) and Lyndsi Christopher(09) were married on July 3. Brian isemployed by Capital Insulation of Topekaand Lyndsi is employed by Stormont VailClinic. She is continuing her educationtoward a nursing degree.Nevada (Paige) Werner (09) and JoshuaLinck, both of Horton, were married June6. The couple reside in Utica.Kendra Wilhelm (09) and Shawn Durstwere married in July at Holton.Ashley Henning (09) and Jerry Michaelsmarried on August 8 in Atchison.BirthsDr. Greg O'Bryan (93) and wife Deniseof St. Joseph, MO welcomed the birth oftheir baby girl, Elly Darynn, on February21, 2009. Elly was born on her big sister,Landry's birthday.Michelle and Brady Rockey (95)welcomed the birth of their daughter,Sydney Lynn, born September 9 inCincinnati, OH. Sydney has an oldersister, Payton.Ingrid and Matt Aller (2000) had ason, Bradford Lee, born on April 8 inHiawatha.Josh and Angie (Wright) Springs (2000)of St. Joseph, had a son, Landan Joshua,on January 24. They have another son,Corban.Katie Simpson (01) and Cody Askrenhad a son, Paden Mitchell, born onDecember 11, 2008.Corey and Pam (Korthanke) Scottwelcomed their daughter, Haley Elizabeth,on Easter Sunday, April 12.Jeremiah and DeAnn (McCauley)Harring (04) announce the birth of theirson, Rucker Todd, on March 12, 2009.Tiffanie Locke (04) and Jimi Kinischhad a baby daughter, Jayde Coraline, onNovember 13, 2009.Chris and Amber (Dively) Handke(05) had a baby girl, Ava Lynn, bornon February 21, 2009. They live inAtchison.DeathsPaul Dean Grote (84) of Sabetha, 45 diedFeruary 24, 2009.Dawn L. Johnson (79) died October 20,2009 in Fort Washington, MD. Dawnwas 46.Lisa Jan (Gilmore) Santos (78) diedAugust 13, 2009. Lisa was raised inHighland. She moved to Colorado withher husband Jim. She was 50.Elden C. BeDunnah (77) of Robinson,died August 7, 2009Gary Bruce Lanter (73) of Everestpassed away on November 1, 2009.Richard Walter Schrader (70) ofWichita died January 31, 2009.David Lloyd Emert (69) died in Topekaon November 26, 2007.Jim Bruning (61) died December 4,2007. Jim was from rural Robinson.Daniel T. "Doc" Holaday, (54) ofTopeka died April 29, 2009.Betty (Estep) Dickerson (53) formerHighland resident died February 14,2009.Leo Jay Hischke (53) of St. Joseph, diedNovember 28, 2009.Jimmy Louis Russell (53) of Fairviewdied October 27, 2008.Marvin McCormick (48) is deceased.Charles J. Wegener (43) of Hiawathadied December 8, 2009Jean Evelyn (Hopp) Ryan (42) ofLansing died April 1, 2009.Quentin Herring (42) of Highland diedFebruary 22, 2009.Jane E. (Bowron) McElroy (41) diedSeptember 28, 2009 in Hutchinson.Mary (Clements) Parman (31) diedMarch 12, 2009.Helen (Andrews) Didlake (27) ofAustin, TX died September 7, 2009.Lillian (Walton) Rooney (26) of Sabethadied December 31, 2008.

Alumni in the News.......Wanda Olson and Derek Wohlgemughhave been promoted to Vice Presidentof the Exchange National Bank andTrust.Wanda Olson, class of 1981, waspromoted to head teller in 1999. Shecurrently handles the day to day operationsof the teller department, includingbranches. Wanda is the bank's CDspecialist and assists customers withnew accounts. She resides in Bendenaand is the choir director, the organist,and a council member of the St. John'sLutheran Church in Bendena. Wanda isa volunteer for the Amelia Earhart Festivaland an Atchison Hospital Auxiliarymember.Derek Wohlgemugh, 2000, started hiscareer in 2003. His duties include helpingcustomers with personal loans andreal estate loans and previously servedas branch manager of the in-storebranch inside Walmart. He received abachelor of arts degree from EmporiaState University. He is a board memberof the Atchison Chamber LeadershipDevelopment Council, a Rotary member,and an Amelia Earhart Festivalvolunteer. He and wife, Marcey, live inRoeland Park, KS.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Keith Olsen, class of 1986, from Horton,KS has been named one of the 2009Distinguished Kansans in Philanthropy.The word active might come to mindwhen you think of Horton residentKeith Olsen. He is well-known as the"pedal tractor pull guy" and the organizerof a tractor cruise. He has beendoing the pedal tractor pull for youthfor fifteen years. He also farms, hasbeen a referee for 13 years, is a secondyear county commissioner, K-State fan,husband, and dad.Olsen is the father of two girls, withthe youngest affected by AngelmanSyndrome. He has used tractor cruisesthe past four years and organized afifth football camp for this June withproceeds to the Angelman SyndromeFoundation. He just completed athree year major fundraiser for a newwood gym floor for the Everest MiddleSchool, a $76,000 project.This fall, Olsen took it upon himself tomake sure that all kindergarten throughfourth-graders and NEK-CAP HeadStart children at the local school hadstocking caps and gloves for the winter.He is active in the county fair and 4-H,recently stepping down as a 25-yearleader.Olsen met his wife Denise 13 yearsago through a Farm Bureau singles inagriculture group. She works as a loanofficer for a bank in Everest.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Oscar Pedroza, 1994, has opened hisprofessional photography studio inMission, KS. Oscar received his bachelorof fine arts from Columbia Collegein Chicago.Having worked in the realm of computergraphics, Oscar returned to KansasCity, where he started his own business,Imagenes Studios. He continues to berecognized not only for his creativity,but also for his contributation to theLatino community of Kansas City. Heis the photo-editor and vital part of themonthly publication Enye Magazine,a local Spanish newspaper print magazine.His eye for graphic design andphotography are key elements to EnyeMagazine.www.imagenes-studios.com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Dr. Gregory O'Bryan, a formerHighland native and a member of theHCC class of 1993 has opened his owneye care center in St. Joseph, MO. Hehas been an optometrist locally for thepast seven years and said it was alwayshis dream to own and operate his ownbusiness.The St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commercehosted a ribbon-cutting ceremonyon November 6, 2009 and presentedthe First Dollar Profit Award to Dr.O'Bryan.O'Bryan Eyecare is located on KarnesRoad in Barcelona Square in St. Joseph.He offers comprehensive family eyecare, many styles and brands of frames,contact lenses, pre and post operativeco-managment, and diagnosis and treatmentof ocular diseases. Dr. O'Bryangraduated from K-State University andcompleted his education at the Universityof Missouri-St. Louis Schoolof Optometry. He and his wife Denisereside in St. Joseph with their twodaughters.O'Bryan Eyecare will provide a discount toHCC alumni who bring in this newsletter.www.visionsource-obryaneyecare.com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Stefany Edelman, 2008, of Bern hasopened her own business: a custombake shop called "Stefalicious" in August,2009 in Sabetha. After completingthe Bakery & Patisserie program at theWestern Culinary Institute in Portland,Oregon, and an internship at Daniel's ofParis, a small French bakery in Aurora,CO, Stefany returned home and decidedto open her business that offers a widevariety of delicious baked goods includingcakes, cupcakes, muffins, specialdesserts, and wedding cakes.www.stefalicious.com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Alumni Games 2009What a great day the Alumni Games were this past August. A terrificgroup of 1998-99 lady graduates returned to take in the day anduse the opportunity to reunite. "The Hens," as they were known intheir days here at HCC, have kept in close contact over the years.Their shirts this year sported the phrase, "HCC Has-Beens" on thefront. These gals enjoyed the day and made the day enjoyable forall around them. Katie Comer, Mandi Prochaska Bunnell, TinaWalker, Kelly Carmody, Dana Schultz Schiltz, Shannon Krone Molt,Erica Kirkendall, Marci Siler, Mandy Mundinger Banks, Darcy TiceLucas, Jenny Charbonneau Beenken, Jenn Alley, and Becca HarphamMeixner are and always will be our HCC Hens.HCC alumni runners, volleyball, baseball, cheerleaders, dancers,softball, and football players all took on the current varsity teams.Some of the HCC alumni returning participants who registered were:Corey Schmaltz, (09), Rich Brusk (02), Brock Mays (07), WilliamParker (09), Dan McKenzie (07), Tory Eylar (06), Rosemary SchockWilkerson (87), Candace Irving Crawford (01), Angie Kinkead Eberly(87), Mandi Prochaska Bunnell (2000), April Bechard Fahey (98),Kelly Carmody (99), Mary Allgeier Schock (67) and Shannon KroneMolt (98). They all participated in the alum run. Registered footballplayers were: Don Huss (86), Rocky Fahey (98), Cole Jarrett (02),Keith Shaffer (06), Dustin Libel (08), Cody Koelliker (05), TyreSmith (96), Matthew Duncan (07), Nicholas Jobe (05), Shane Stahl(02), Jared Kurl (86), Chris Newton (03), Jeff Summers (88), ChadSmith (05), Jerome Danner (04), Jared Mendell (05), Lance Gasper(09), Nathan Kiekman (03), Roderick Baptisto (03), Tim Saale (05),Jonathan Winder (04), Jim Howard (99), Sam Carter (04), JordanBauman (04), Zaach Euler (05), Nick Smith (03), Terrence Sumpter(09). Many other alumni returned for the day and were able to eitherparticipate or cheer on the teams while members of the AlumniBoard manned registration, gates, and the concession stand. Theproceeds from the alumni events help to fund the alumni activitiesand scholarships.. The pictures speak for themselves...a fun day!Door prizes were received by all registered alumni by spinning theKNZA Wheel.2010 ALUMNI GAMES-AUGUST 21

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE BOARDBrian Wozniak ’94 - presidentCurtis Harris ’94 - vice presidentMike Higgins ’71 - secretaryAngie Eberly ’87 - treasurerPaul Crawford ’70 - fndtn liaisonMarty Allen ’66Shari Bauman ’78Kelli Blum ’95Daniel Brenner ’76Doris Delzeit ’78Alicia Deters ’95Chuck Fuhrman ’84Tony Geiger ’77Glendon Hartman ’73Joy Huber ’96Pat Koelliker ’60Sherri Maxwell ’90Tamara Miller '01Sonja Snowbarger '94Diane Stewart ’78Rosemary Wilkerson ’872009 FOUNDATION giftsThe HCC Foundation and Highland Community College thanks everyonewho has shown their support in 2009Bauer, GeneBruning, EmilyBruning, William L.Bussing, Kathryn B.Byers, WalterCole, JerreDo. Co. Assn Retired School PersonnelGeiger, VanettaGilmore, ByronGordon, William R.Gross, DoraHawk, CliffordHelt, LindsayHosier, JimHundley Construction Co.Jones, Jane E.Kansas Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.Kufahl, Anne E.Lloyd Dennis & Kay ReederLoyd ConstructionMiller, Raymond L. & TheresaMosher, Craig E.Noll, William N.Parker, Charles M. (Mike)Poe, Charles & Lorretta J.Reese, John J.Reichle, StevenReist, David E.Rush, Joyce & LarryStrahm, Matthias & DorthyThompson, Clark & SuzanneToyne, Dennis & SusanWalters, William & BarbraWeiser, SharonWilkerson, LesFOUNDATION BOARDOF DIRECTORSMike Hundley ’74 - presidentSteven Reichle ’70- vice presidentRichard Karnowski ’74- sec/treasVirgil Bauer ’41Jim Hosier ’59Dr. George Hudson ’74Helen Lewis ’39Shawn LoydRay Miller ’54Matthias StrahmDavid Reist - ex-officio memberPaul Crawford '70 - alumni liaisonJason Taylor ’90 - trustee liaisonFor information about giving opportunities, visit with Dr. CraigMosher by calling (785) 442-6019 or email at:cmosher@highlandcc.edu. or you may also visit the Highland CommunityCollege Web site at www.highlandcc.edu.These students' scholarships are made possible through your generousdonations. They are shown here before serving the annualalumni banquet last April.

Director’s NewsHCC alumni continue to play a major role in the currentand future development of the College. The major newsand accomplishments of the College and the HCC Foundationin the past few years are the result of alumni leadership,participation, and support: construction of the StadiumCenter, construction of the Wellness Center, acquisitionof a new facility for the HCC Perry Center, endowing theoperation of the Walters Wellness Center, construction ofa new weight room facility, finalizing the bequests of JohnKlinefelter and Gloria Plamann, creation of new endowedscholarship funds from the families of Robert A. Reederand James Thompson, the R. E. French Family Foundation,and from Walter Byers. The ongoing enhancements to theCollege cannot be accomplished if not for the good work ofthese folks. Join us in thanking them when you see them.ANNUAL FUNDYou might have noticed that you did not receive a solicitationfor the Annual Fund again this year. Instead, we arecontinuing the approach of letting you know giving opportunities-- using the Connection to let you know ouremphasis continues to be endowing the Foundation Scholarawards and obtaining/enhancing new facilities for our regionalcenters. A bequest from the estate of Hilda Triplettprovided the impetus to get the Foundation Scholars startedin 1989. Since using the 150th Celebration as the impetusto get these awards endowed, three of the ten awards arenow endowed. Each of the ten Foundation Scholar awardsamounts to approximately $4,000 each year. We are lookingfor alums who would like to either endow an award,which would take a gift of $40,000, or to fund the $4,000award each year. If you would like additional informationon funding a Foundation Scholar award, you can contactme at 785.442.6019, cmosher@highlandcc.edu, or inperson by coming to the office on the second floor of theAdministration Building.In addition to the Foundation Scholar Awards, three memorialfunds have been established by the families of peoplewho had a significant impact on the College. The RobertA. Reeder Memorial Scholarship Fund creates an awardfor a graduate of Troy High School in memory of longtimeBoard of Trustees chair Robert Reeder. Most recently, theReeder family also created an endowment for the RobertA. Reeder Pre-Law Faculty Award. The James E. ThompsonMemorial Physics Award will assist worthy studentspursuing a degree in physics.HCC CONNECTIONThe heart of this publication is the news about you andyour fellow Scottie alums. You are the best source of thatnews. Stay in touch. Send us an e-mail; that is a quickway to share information about you, your family, and yourScottie friends. Contact can also be made at the CollegeWeb site at www.highlandcc.edu and going to the Alumni/Friends tab. Then we can share your information in theConnection.In addition, in this age of electronic connections, you canalso connect with us and your fellow alums through Facebook.We have created an HCC Alumni Facebook pagewhere you can post messages to friends you made while atthe College. If you are unsure how this works (like me),enter www.facebook.com in the URL on your Main Page;enter Highland Community College Alumni – Highland,KS in the Search Bar on the resulting page. Then selectRequest to Join in the right hand column. Hope to see youon the alumni facebook group soon!ALUMNI REUNIONSIn addition to our traditional alumni get-togethers in thespring (Gathering of the Clan Alumni Banquet) and fall(Alumni Games), the Foundation is hosting alumni gatheringsin the College’s nine county service area. The initialget-together was held in Atchison in October. Springevents will be held in Topeka and Hiawatha. If you wouldlike to getyour grouptogetherduring anevent or ona specialday, just letus knowand we’llassist you inmaking thathappen.

Did you know?~ HCC serves a nine-county service area in Northeast Kansas.~ HCC has six regional centers: at Atchison, Holton, Marysville, Sabetha, Perry, and Wamego.~ HCC is currently working to acquire the former Gary Hardy dealership facility in Holton for use as the Holton Center.~ HCC has planted 14,000 grape vines close to the Wamego Center as part of new programs in grape-growing and enology.~ The HCC Foundation purchased the former Perry Middle School, which has been refurbished as the HCC Perry Center.~ The City of Wamego and Pottawatomie County Economic Development Commission is working on a plan to move theHCC Wamego Center closer to downtown Wamego. It is currently located with Wamego Industrial Park.~ Andrea Collins Keller ('01) was named Jayhawk East Coach of the Year. Andrea coaches HCC's volleyball team whichthis year had a 25-6 season. Eight players were recognized as Academic All Conference.~ "The Wiz" will be performed April 22, 23, 24, 2010 in Culbertson Auditorium.~ The SHINE Ball will be March 27 featuring the Moolinght Serenade Orchestra and a prime rib buffet.Call 785-442-6013 for details and reservations. Open to the public.~ "A tribute to Michael Jackson" will be the theme of the Spring Concert on May 6.~ Commencement is set for May 14, 2010.

KEEP US INFORMEDYour assistance in completing and returning this form will allow us to keep our alumni records current. (2-10)Name ______________________________________________________Social Security#___________________________Maiden Or Other Name_____________________________________Class of _____________or Year Attended _________Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number (Home)__________________________________ E-Mail________________________________________Occupation_________________________________________ Employer_________________________________________List sport, activity, club, honors, or special interests that you were involved in while at HCC_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tell us what's happening ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YES, I would be interested in serving on the HCC Alumni Association Board.Sign Me Up!I would like to renew membership with the HCC Alumni Association. Please check the appropriate option and enclose your checkmade payable to the HCC Alumni Association.1 year each ($10.00)_________________________________ Lifetime each ($100.00)____________________________Return this form to HCC Alumni Association, Highland Community College, 606 W. Main, Highland, KS 66035Highland Community College41th Annual Alumni Reunion and BanquetSaturday, April 24, 2010Class of 1960 Luncheon12:00 noon in the LibraryEntertainmentHCC Musical, "The Wiz"3:00 p.m. in Culbertson AuditoriumAfternoon Campus ToursBanquet6:00 p.m. in the Walters Wellness CenterProgramFollowing in the Walters Wellness CenterDoor Prizes and Reception FollowingALL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE CELEBRATION!The silent auction will continue throughout the day in the Walters Wellness Center

ALUMNI BANQUET RESERVATIONSMake your reservations now for the April 24 Alumni Banquet! Complete this portion and mail it to us to be received byApril 22, 2010 to reserve your ticket(s). You may include your payment now or reserve your ticket(s) and pay at the door, orcall the Alumni Office to reserve your ticket(s). Either way, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS. "Class of 1960" tickets arefree - Guests will need paid tickets. Make checks payable to HCC Alumni Association.Number of Reservations________________Class of______________________________ Reserve my ticket(s), payment enclosed @ $12.00/ticket. Amount enclosed $_____________________________ Reserve my ticket(s), I will pay at the door @ $12.00/ticket. Amount due $______________________________ I will not reserve my reunion tickets at this time, I realize if I do not make reservations beforenoon on Thursday, April 22, the cost per ticket will be $15.00NameSocial Security NumberMaidenEmailAddressCity State ZipOccupationClass ofCompanyOr year attendedMy Guest's NameHIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE606 W. Main • Highland, KS 66035“Address Service Requested”Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 1Highland, KSPRST STD