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ALUMNI GATHERINGSNew OrleansDallas Crawfish BoilAttending the New Orleans alumni reception were, above left photo,Christopher Becker (1995), Stacy Spitzkeit (2004), Ashlie Fisher (2005) andMohn Maske, as well as Russell (1940) and Mona Bond, above right photo.Guests in New Orleans also includedRhonda Regouffre (1993), RandyWiggins (1978), Ginger Wiggins (1981),Patty Hrapmann (1973), KennyHrapmann (1973), Nicole Lagasse, NeilPonstein (2004) and Greg Burke.Reconnecting at the Dallas CrawfishBoil were, above photo from left, RavenBrown (1999), Andrea Bailey (1999),Carmen Peyton (1999) and QuencyPerkins. Below are John Brewton(1954), Judy Randolph and JimRandolph (1966).Shreveport Recruiting ReceptionJulie (1976) and Keith (1974) Bergeron, left photo, hosted the Shreveport-arearecruiting reception. Andrea Pugh of Northwood High School was namedwinner of the Ted Jones Scholarship, congratulated by Steven Wood (2006).Host Jill Cantrell Morrison (1993),center, visited with Kelley Mims (1996)and Angela Hennigan Kelso (1995).Dallas/Longview Recruiting ReceptionTed Jones Scholarship winners from the Dallas/Longview area wtih recruiter Ellen Dutsch are, from left, Ashely Hammett of LindenKildare High School, Heather Smith of Longview and Sam Furlow of Warren T. White High School in Dallas. Hosts for the Dallasreception were Tommy (1973) and Susan McCullough. Hosts for the Longview reception were Carroll (1967) and Susan Long.Dr. Harry Briggs, a professor of political science at NSU’sLeesville/Fort Polk campus, has initiated an AmericanLegion Scholarship. From left are Dr. Larry Monk,executive director of the Leesville campus; Briggs, HoliceWhite, American Legion Poast 145 commander; JillBankston and Leonard Hulson, finance officer of Post 145.Alumni Columns Summer 2008 / 8Visit our website at:
FOUNDATION NEWSFoundation Scholarship BanquetAmong the guests attending the Foundation Scholarship Banquet were, top photo from left, Sue F. Williams, John Williams,Markenia Nicole, Quincy Jackson and Frances Conine, and, bottom photo from left, Justin Krouse, Jill Bankston, MerleAntoon, Danielle Antoon, Melanie Deblieux and Lauren Lupo.Alliance Compressors presented a $10,000 donation tothe Northwestern State University Foundation duringhalftime of the March 1 basketball game. Thecontribution will support the Alliance CompressorEndowed Scholarship Fund and was funded through theEmerson Trust Fund, the charitable trust of Alliance’sparent company, Copeland Corporation. From left areNSU Director of Alumni and Development KevinMcCotter, E.J. Billedeaux, employee relations manager;NSU alumna Charmaine Owens, Alliance humanresources generalist, and Ken Garner, Alliance continuousimprovement manager.Alumni Association seeks more involvement, is promoting Annual FundDonors to the NSU AlumniAssociation’s Annual FundDrive have generated muchneededsupport for the university’s mostimportant needs, such as scholarships,recruiting, faculty recognition, alumniprograms and campus renovations. TheAnnual Fund has an impact on virtuallyevery aspect of Northwestern. Every giftis important and every gift helps make adifference.“All gifts, regardless of size, play animportant part in allowing NSU tocontinue to grow,” said Kevin McCotter,director of Alumni and Development.“Whether a gift is $25 or $25,000, takentogether, the Annual Fund provides oneof NSU’s most significant sources ofsupport.”This year’s Annual Fund Drive willbegin with a mail-out in August,followed by a phone-a-thon inNovember. There are several differentlevels of giving.“August, the start of the new schoolyear, is always an exciting time atNorthwestern. The annual Alumni FundDrive is a vital part of the NSUscholarship fund and allows alumni toparticipate to become a part of theDemon experience,” said AlumniAssociation President Jerry Brungart(1969, 1971). “We appreciate and thankall the alumni for their contributions.”Brungart said that by supporting theAnnual Fund Drive, the AlumniAssociation is furthering its mission ofpromoting academic excellence anddeveloping coalitions among alumni,students, friends and the universitycommunity. To get more alumniinvolved, the AA board of directors isencouraging alumni to activelyparticipate in recruiting, promoting theAssociation website and developing analumni recognition program. They arealso considering ways to improveattendance at tailgates, both at home andon the road, and exploring the possibilityof getting involved in area festivals.“Contributions to this endeavorsupport the Alumni Association’s effortsin engaging students and alumni throughreunions, local chapter programs, GradFest, Homecoming activities, facultyrecognition awards and scholarships,”McCotter said. “The AlumniAssociation also supports recruitingPictured from left are Joe Stamey,vice president; Dr. Lisa Mathews,secretary/treasurer; Jerry Brungart,president; Janay Matt, assistantdirector of alumni relations.receptions throughout Louisiana andTexas and enhances many aspects ofcampus life.”All gifts are tax deductible andsome companies offer a matchingprogram that allows a donor to double ortriple their contribution.For more information, visit ourwebsite at nsula.edu/alumni,e-mail mccotterk@nsula.edu,or call (318) 357-4414.Our toll free number is (888) 799-6486.www.northwesternalumni.comAlumni Columns Summer 2008 / 9
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