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FRONT COVER ARTWORK BY SHAWN DRYDEN,
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER.
THE 64TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE FOR
VETERINARIANS
PROVIDED A GREAT
TIME FOR FRIENDS TO
GET TOGETHER AND
ENJOY EACH OTHER'S
COMPANY.
THE VETERINARY MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL SPONSORED A PIZZA FEED FOR
PARTICIPATING PRACTITIONERS DURING THE 64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR
VETERINARIANS.
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TANYA TIMS AND JEFF STILLIE AT COMMENCEMENT
CEREMONIES IN MAY.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES ALLOWED
MANY PROFESSIONALS TO OBSERVE
NEW TECHNIQUES AND EXPAND UPON
THEIR KNOWLEDGE DURING THE
64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FOR VETERINARIANS IN JUNE.
K-State College of Veterinary Medicine
Commemorative Afghan
Please see order form between pages 8 and 9.

Dear Alumni and Friends,
message
Dean
from the Sunflower Roads
is published by the
As this issue of Sunflower Roads is being written, we are just wrapping up one of the most
enjoyable events of the College of Veterinary Medicine - our Annual Conference for Veterinarians and
Alumni Reunions. What a wonderful time! This year's continuing education speakers were chosen from
the ranks of our alumni, and what an impressive list of speakers it was! They came from practice,
industry and academia, and I'm convinced that there couldn't have been a better continuing education
program anywhere in the country. Such an event, plus the many honors and accomplishments reported
in this newsletter, simply reminds me that our college's reputation and our heritage
is built upon people who claim K-State as their alma mater. Whether it is an
alumnus with five or 50 years of experience, K-Staters are making a positive
difference in this world.
Looking ahead, the opportunities abound for you to remain
connected to the College of Veterinary Medicine, and we hope
that you will do just that. Whether it be attending a football
game and spending some time at the veterinary college's Cat
Town pre-game gathering, stopping by for an informal visit and
tour or planning for next year's alumni reunions, we hope that
you will keep us in your plans.
I would be remiss if I closed this greeting without
acknowledging the departure of the editor of Sunflower Roads,
Jennifer Lange. As I travel and meet with people associated
with the College, one of the things that I hear the most is an
appreciation for this newsletter. As is so often the case with
universities, people come to town for an education and then
they move on to new challenges. Jennifer's husband has
completed his degree and they are moving. This will be
her last issue as editor. I'm sure that many alumni and
friends join me in expressing our deepest thanks to
Jennifer for helping to advance the cause of K-State's
College of Veterinary Medicine. Like so many who
have become part of the veterinary family, she has
set the bar high and we will strive to build upon
what has been created. Thanks, Jennifer.
Sincerely,
Ralph C. Richardson, DVM
Dean
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Office of Development and
Alumni Affairs in the
College of Veterinary
Medicine, Kansas State
University.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Tim Chapman
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Tim Dykes
EDITOR AND DESIGN
Jennifer Lange
ALUMNI AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
Cheri Ubel
PET TRUST AND PERPETUAL
PET CARE PROGRAM
COORDINATOR
Rachel Averbuck
ADMINISTRATION
DEAN
Dr. Ralph Richardson
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR
RESEARCH
Dr. Donald Robertson
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dr. Ronnie Elmore
HEAD, ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY
Dr. Frank Blecha
HEAD, DIAGNOSTIC
MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGY
Dr. M.M. Chengappa
HEAD, CLINICAL SCIENCES
Dr. Gregory Grauer
DIRECTOR, VETERINARY
MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL
Dr. Roger Fingland
DIRECTOR, DIAGNOSTIC
LABORATORY
Dr. George Kennedy
DIRECTOR, CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Dr. Linda Johnson
DIRECTOR, VETERINARY
MEDICAL LIBRARY
Gayle Willard
MAILING ADDRESS
Dean’s Office
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
101 Trotter Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-5601
TELEPHONE
(785) 532-5660
WEB PAGE ADDRESS
www.vet.ksu.edu

TIM CHAPMAN,
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Development Spotlight Annual Scholarship
Your Gift
and
Your Name
Golf Tournament
Planned giving donors differ in their attitudes
about recognition. Some people prefer
anonymity. They want no announcements
about their gift annuity, charitable
trust or the endowment they established.
They desire privacy. We respect these
donors and honor their wishes.
Other donors want to be associated
with their gifts. They embrace one or more
of the following positive aspects of
public disclosure.
Gift Leveraging
It is possible for one gift to encourage additional gifts.
Consider, for example, the influence of Mr. and Mrs. Smith
when they are publicly recognized for their commitment to
include the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine in their
wills. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, who know and respect the Smiths,
hear the good news and decide to make similar bequests.
Value Statement
Permitting disclosure of a planned gift is a way to communicate
personal priorities. A gift affirms the donor's partnership
with the college and lets others know that he or she believes in
the values and mission of the college. In short, planned giving is
a way to get across to family, friends and others what the donor
truly considers to be important.
Gift Closure
Another reason to let your generosity be known is to give
others the opportunity to express their gratitude - something that
completes the giving cycle and provides closure. Some of us feel
deprived when we're prevented from openly communicating our
thankfulness.
Whether anonymity or announcement, we at K-State are
careful to honor the desires of our donors. We know that making
a planned gift is a personal matter and that convictions and tastes
differ.
The Office of Development and Alumni Affairs is dedicated
to helping you outline the most appropriate gift plan for
you. Please contact Tim Chapman, Director of Development, at
(785) 532-4833 or use the form on the tear-out reply card
between pages 8 and 9.
Visit our Web site for
alumni activities and recognitions,
college news, upcoming events,
conference receptions and much more!
www.vet.ksu.edu
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Custer Hill Golf Course
Dick Edwards Auto
Fort Dodge Animal Health
Gallery Day Spa
Gambino’s Pizza
Glass Impressions
Gold Fork Casual Food & Spirit
Golf USA
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Sponsored by
Almost $8,500 will be dispersed to K-State veterinary students
in scholarship assistance thanks to more than 50 alumni and
friends who participated in the 8th Annual Scholarship Golf
Tournament. The event took place at Colbert Hills Golf Course
in Manhattan, Kan. on June 3, 2002.
A special thank you to our players and
business sponsors...
Little Apple Brewing Co.
Little Caesar’s Pizza
McDonald’s
Mr. P's Party Outlet
Pizza Shuttle
Quick-Doc, Inc.
Ramada Plaza Hotel
Rock-a-Belly Bar & Deli
Rod’s Hallmark Shops
Schlotzsky’s Deli
Stroud's Restaurant & Bar
Varney's
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(L-R) OUTGOING VMAA PRESIDENT DR. RICHARD PURSLEY, CURRENT
PRESIDENT DR. LOUIS WEMPE AND PRESIDENT ELECT DR. JODY JOHNSON
AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR VETERINARIANS DINNER ON JUNE 3.
Hello, fellow alumni! I began my one year "reign" as President
of the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association in June, and I
am amazed by the showing of support from our veterinary alumni.
This support comes in numerous and equally important ways. As
you read below, I ask that you remember one thing - K-State is
proud to claim the greatest veterinary alumni in the nation!
To start, I would like to recognize those alumni who have so
generously supported
VMAA. I am encouraged
by the increasing
number of graduates
who have chosen to
support alumni receptions,
Alumni
Recognition Awards
and Sunflower Roads
by sending in the
requested annual dues.
I am looking forward
to many of the great
and exciting events that the College of Veterinary Medicine and VMAA have planned
throughout the upcoming year and into the future.
I hope you will join us for at least one of the K-State alumni receptions that are
thrown at each of the upcoming veterinary conferences and meetings: American
Veterinary Medical Association, Central Veterinary Conference, American Association of
Bovine Practitioners, American Association of Equine Practitioners, North American
Veterinary Conference and Western Veterinary Conference. We will also be at the annual
meeting of the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association and Nebraska Veterinary Medical
Association's winter convention. These meetings provide an energetic atmosphere for
K-Staters to come together for food and fun - and to remember the "good old days" from
veterinary school with friends and colleagues. We have truly become an outstanding
veterinary family.
I hope you have all enjoyed reading about the recipients of Alumni Recognition
Awards in Sunflower Roads. The feedback we have received from alumni has been
excellent. Many of the award winners were shocked and amazed by the outpouring of
support from their colleagues, veterinary publications and newspapers. When the VMAA
executive board meets to review possible award candidates, I am continually astonished
by the quality, achievements and community involvements of our alumni. It is unfortunate
that only a select few are recognized. Our goal, in time, is to honor each and every
one of our alumni who have given back to their community and the veterinary
profession.
The College of Veterinary Medicine and VMAA are preparing for the college's 100th
anniversary in 2005. Beginning in 2004, we hope to showcase centennial highlights at
each of the above mentioned conferences and meetings - culminating with a big bash in
Manhattan during the Annual Conference for Veterinarians in June 2005. This will be
quite an effort, volunteers are encouraged!
In closing, I would like to recognize Dr. Richard Pursley, last year’s VMAA
President. I’m sure that the executive board will join me in expressing our deepest
thanks for his hard work and dedication to this great organization.
Sincerely,
Dr. Louis A. Wempe, DVM '49
President, VMAA
Veterinary Medical
Alumni Association
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VMAA Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Dr. Louis A. Wempe
PRESIDENT ELECT
Dr. Jody E. Johnson
SENIOR MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Dr. Alan L. Lewis
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Dr. Todd G. McCracken
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Dr. Richard A. Mohney
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Dr. Howard H. Erickson
VMAA Members
Dr. Paul Batchelder
Dr. Robert Beattie
Dr. Kerri Bowman
Dr. Christopher Church
Dr. John Emery
Dr. Howard Erickson
Dr. James Hall
Dr. Jody Johnson
Dr. Steven Joseph
Dr. Alan Lewis
Dr. Todd McCracken
Dr. Leon Mills
Dr. Richard Mohney
Dr. Martha O’Rourke
Dr. Vern Otte
Dr. Peter Preheim
Dr. Richard Pursley
Dr. Ralph Richardson
Dr. Ole Rollag
Dr. Gerald Schrater
Dr. Louis Wempe
Dr. Wallace Wolf

Class Reunions
The K-State College of Veterinary
Medicine and the Veterinary
Medical Alumni Association recognized
two graduates of the K-State
College of Veterinary Medicine at
the 64th Annual Conference for
Veterinarians Dinner on June 3,
2002 in Manhattan, Kan.
Dr. Steven C. Henry completed a bachelor's
degree in veterinary medicine
in 1970 and a doctorate in veterinary
medicine in 1972. His career, which to
date has spanned more than 30 years,
specializes in diseases and health management
of pigs. His experience is primarily
in disease prevention and diagnosis, as
well as optimizing swine herd productivity
for his clients. While swine specialty
is his emphasis, he has always been a
general clinician with a multi-species
veterinary practice.
Following graduation, the Longford,
Kan. native joined Dr. Arthur Beat (DVM
'52) in Illinois and worked there for four
years as a general practitioner. In 1976, he
returned to his home area in Abilene,
Kan. and joined Drs. F. R. Jordan (DVM
'64) and M. L. Whitehair (DVM '74) in
the Abilene Animal Hospital, P.A. Dr.
Henry and his partners, associates and
Dr. Steven C. Henry was recognized
as the 2002 Distinguished Alumnus
for his outstanding achievements
and contributions to the
veterinary profession.
Front Row: Bill Korb, Bob Bogue, Joe Curry, Tom Crispell, John Meyer, Jim Lewis, Dale
Carr, Jim Brown, Emil Gast, Charles Page.
Back Row: Chuck Byerly, Overton Hundley, Dan Upson, Ross Mosier, Harold Easterday,
Larry Morehouse, Forris Frick, Ross McPhail, Russ Frey, Bobbie Steele, Art Beat, Dale
Tracy, William Hay, Ed Ptacek, Howard Newkirk, Bob McCaustland.
Attending but not shown: Bob Knoche
Distinguished Alumnus Award
staff provide multispecies
veterinary
services. The swine
division of their
practice provides
clinical and consultation
services to the
industry throughout
North and South
America, Asia and
Australia.
Additionally, Dr.
Henry and partner
Dr. Lisa Tokach
(MN '90) operate a
swine farm management
business, the
Kansas Swine
Alliance. KSA
manages a number
of production facilities for Kansas
producers. He is also a pork producer
associated with his family's farm, which
produces specialized boars for AI studs.
Dr. Henry is a Fellow of the Morris
Animal Foundation and a diplo-
DR. STEVEN HENRY (LEFT) AND
AWARD PRESENTER DR. MICHAEL WHITEHAIR.
mate of the American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners in Swine
Health Management. In 1994, he
was selected as the first recipient
of the coveted Allen D. Leman
Science in Practice Award. In
1983, he was singled out for the
Allied Industry Award by the
Kansas Pork Producers Council.
1952 1957
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He was honored
as Swine Practitioner
of the Year by the
American Association
of Swine
Practitioners in 1981
and served as
President of the
association in 1982.
In 2002, he was
awarded the Howard
Dunne Memorial
Award by the American
Association of
Swine Veterinarians
in recognition of his
contributions and
outstanding service
to the swine industry.
He has published
extensively in professional and industry
publications and has authored a number
of book chapters in veterinary
literature.
His involvement with K-State has
spanned decades. Beginning in 1980 and
continuing through the early 1990s, he
presented an annual seminar on the
subject of swine medicine to senior
veterinary students and served as a role
model for future veterinarians by volunteering
his time to interact with freshman
students during orientation. Additionally,
he returns regularly to his alma mater to
instruct continuing education courses.
Front Row: Irvin Schwalm, Jim Boyd, Rick Kohlschreiber, Ralph Ebers, R. Victor Van
Camp, Jerry Schrader, Charlie Sackett, Dale Kendall.
Back Row: Bob Asmus, Phil Moorhead, Jim Kastens, Joe Coyle, Robert Lewis, Glenn
Hoskinson, John Markley.

E.R. Frank Award
It has been a memorable 50 years since
Dr. Russell A. Frey, who was born and
raised on a 240-acre dairy farm just outside
Manhattan, Kan., graduated from
K-State with a doctorate of veterinary
Dr. Russell Frey (right) and
award presenter Dr. Dan Upson.
medicine. He completed his final year of
veterinary training in 1952, while serving
in the U.S. Air Force Veterinary Corp.
Following graduation, he served in the
U.S. Air Force as a Base Veterinarian in
Germany and practiced at a private veterinary
clinic in South Dakota. Then he
embarked on an impressive 37-year career
in veterinary education at his alma mater.
Front Row: Gene Murphy, John Dial, Oscar Clabaugh, Vera Rogers, Bob Borne, Harold
Garner, Janice Miller, Janver Krehbiel, Ken Ross.
Back row: James Gammell, Art Becker, Douglas Krous, Ted Stolfus, Richard Whitmore,
Joseph (Mac) Gross, Frank McLaughlin, Jay Anderson, Stan Agenbroad, Jerry Doornbos,
Jim Coffman.
Upon returning to Manhattan in 1960,
Dr. Frey entered graduate school and
served as a National Defense Education
Act Fellow, which sought to enhance
education of health care professionals. In
1963, he joined the K-State faculty in the
College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Frey
completed a PhD from K-State in 1970
and became certified in 1988 by the
American College of Veterinary Nutrition,
for which he has served on the Board of
Governors and Office Chairs.
His areas of expertise include digestive,
renal and metabolic physiology and
nutrition. He enthusiastically passed along
this vast medical and veterinary knowledge
to 40 classes of veterinary students,
which earned him the honor of the
Norden Teaching Award in 1966 and
1986. He
served as
Acting Head of
the Department
of Anatomy
and Physiology
in the mid-
1960s and later
served as Head
of the department from 1975 to 1990. He
was an advisor to the Student Chapter of
the American Veterinary Medical
Association for more than 30 years and
has authored 25 publications and book
chapters. The professor began a phased
retirement from the university in 1995
1962 1967
and entered full retirement in 2000,
although he instructed two veterinary
classes on a contract basis during the last
two fall semesters.
Just as Dr. Frey was entering partial
retirement from K-State he was elected
Riley County Kansas Commissioner, for
which he is currently serving a second
term. As Commissioner, Dr. Frey is
deeply involved in countless public service
efforts.
A large portion of his professional
involvements were focused on the Kansas
Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Frey
served in instrumental positions within
the organization. He was voted as the
1991 Kansas Veterinarian of the Year. His
dedication to KVMA earned him the
President's Award in 1992 and 2001.
In 1983, Dr.
Dr. Russell A. Frey was recognized
as the 2002 E.R. Frank Award
recipient for his meritorious
service to the college and the
veterinary profession.
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Frey joined a
partnership with
one of his sons
to establish
Frey Jersey
Farm. He
served as a
representative
to the State Board of Agriculture for the
Kansas Jersey Cattle Club.
Front Row: Lyle Zitek, Dennis Nelson, Iris Wagner, Roy Braum, Mike Lanning, Cathy
Harmon, Joe Baber, Darrell Haeker, Jerry Peterson.
Second Row: Fineas Hughbanks, Joe Baber, Duane Henrikson, Andy Kinzer, Larry
Anderson, Delvin Randolph, Bob Kerns, Jack Dunham, Ned Eib.
Back row: Jim Dale, Ken Winters, Marlin Jeffers, Dean Bauman, Jim Hicks, Jake
Sherwood.
Class Reunions

Class Reunions
DR. HAROLD GARNER CELEBRATED HIS CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WITH HIS DAUGHTER, GAYLA (LEFT), AND HIS WIFE, PATSY (RIGHT),
DURING HIS VISIT TO K-STATE AS THE 2002 ALUMNI FELLOW.
2002 Alumni Fellow
Dr. Garner’s career celebrated with a
K-State Alumni Association Award
Front row: Norman Galle, Steve Warren, Jay Hedrick, Paul West, Jim Wilson,
Justin Janssen.
Second Row: John Manley, Rick Lewis, Peter Falk, Jim Billups, Joe Gessner.
Third row: Jon Briel, Alan Lewis, Steve Stockham, Steve Henry, Dave Christensen, Tim Knott.
Back row: Jerry Jaax, Bill Pannbacker, Deryl Troyer, Tom Keller, Steve Lake.
Attending but not shown: Gary Olson, Jay Shrock
Dr. Harold E. Garner (DVM ‘62 and MS ‘64) was honored by
the K-State Alumni Association and College of Veterinary
Medicine as the college’s 2002 Alumni Fellow on February 25-
26. Many friends and family returned to the college during his
visit to hear Dr. Garner’s seminars and to reminisce with their
colleague.
Senior veterinary
students had the
opportunity to visit
with the former
University of
Missouri faculty
member during
morning rounds
about equine laminitis
and their views of
research. He later
presented an enjoyable
and educational
all-college seminar
to faculty and veterinary
students
entitled “The Challenges of Pioneering.”
At the conclusion of his visit, Dr. Garner and eight Alumni Fellows from the other
K-State colleges were honored at a banquet held at the Manhattan Country Club.
The Kansas State University Alumni Fellows Program recognizes alumni who have
distinguished themselves in their careers. Since 1983, the program has brought successful
alumni back to campus to meet with students and faculty, allowing them to share
their expertise in the classroom and at informal settings. The program is sponsored by
the Dean’s Council, the President’s Office and the Alumni Association.
Fellows are chosen by each college to return as distinguished guests and as mentors,
friends and counselors. They are honored in recognition of the ultimate measure of a
university – not curricula, facilities or programs, but the quality of its alumni.
1972 1977
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Continuing
Education
September 5-6, 2002
Applied Reproductive Strategies
in Beef Cattle
September 22, 2002
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Lecture Series: Taking on Water
October 5, 2002
12th Annual Equine Fall Conference
on Emergency Cases
October 20, 2002
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Lecture Series: Back to Basics
October 25-26, 2002
Food Animal Veterinarians: An
Endangered Species?
For more information, please contact
Dr. Linda Johnson, (785) 532-5696,
johnson@vet.ksu.edu or
visit our Web site.
www.vet.ksu.edu
Click on Continuing Education
Front row: Mike Bohn, Don Altenhofen, Steve Bleish, Candy Layton, Randy Cottingham,
Barbara Wensel, Don Evans, Don Hrenchir, Bob Hurd, John Andres, Gary Leach.
Second Row: Bruce Elsey, Charlie Luke, Don Musil, Marty Newcomb, Bob Huseman, Joe
Desch, Dan Richardson, Denise Kobuszewski, Max Irsik, Joe Gosch, Mark Daly.
Back row: Steve White, Bill Huseman.

STAFF MEMBERS OF THE RABIES LABORATORY SHOWED THEIR APPRECIATION AND
SUPPORT TO DR. ROBERT PHILLIPS ON THE DAY OF THE E. WALTER MORRISON
AWARD PRESENTATION. KRISTEN SCHWEITZER NOMINATED HIM FOR THE AWARD.
FRONT ROW (L-R): KRISTEN SCHWEITZER, DR. ROBERT PHILLIPS, SARAH
JOHNSTON, COLLEEN TRUMAN. BACK ROW: ROLAN DAVIS, SUSAN MOORE,
CHANDRA GORDON, TERI RICKE.
Professor Emeritus
Receives Award
Former college faculty member Dr. Robert Phillips (DVM ‘51)
recently received the E. Walter Morrison Award. The award is
administered by the KSU Student Foundation and provides
$1,000 to a member of the K-State campus community who,
through his or her contributions to the university, best exemplifies
the integrity and perseverance of E. Walter Morrison.
"Dr. Phillips is a very humble, honest man and works not for
his benefit, but only to better the lives of others, both within our
laboratory and the clients we serve," said Kristen Schweitzer,
research assistant in the Rabies Laboratory, who nominated Dr.
Phillips for the award. "He is not only dedicated and supportive
at work, but he is compassionate towards all fellow human
beings."
True to his nature, Dr. Phillips would not accept the monetary
portion of the award. He insisted that the money be given to
one of the other nominees to help with the family's medical bills.
In 1975, Dr. Phillips became an Associate Professor of
Virology in K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine. He developed
many of the virus isolation procedures and serological tests
still used today in the Virology Laboratory for the diagnosis of
large and small animal diseases. He assumed supervision of the
Rabies Laboratory in 1981. Dr. Phillips retired in 1994 as
Professor Emeritus. In January of 2000, when the director of the
Rabies Laboratory went on sabbatical, Dr. Phillips came out of
retirement to direct the unit in her absence, and it continued to
expand under his leadership for the next two and a half years.
Dr. Phillips retired again on July 1, 2002.
The K-State College of Veterinary
Medicine granted 98 doctor of veterinary
medicine degrees in May.
Congratulations to our graduates and
good luck in your veterinary career!
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Alumni
in the news
1953
Dr. Edward Baker, Cross Plains, Wis., was inducted into the
Meat Industry Hall of Fame. He served as the first program
administrator for Wisconsin's meat inspection program from
1967 to 1984.
1968
Dr. Wallace Kraft II, Paris, Texas, received the 2002 General
Practitioner of the Year award from the Texas Veterinary
Medical Association, which recognized his continuous effort to
improve the practice of veterinary medicine.
1971
Dr. Conrad Nightingale, Bandera, Texas, was the recipient of
the 2002 Equine Practitioner of the Year award from the Texas
Veterinary Medical Association. He has owned Hill Country
Veterinary Hospital and Equine Center, Inc., in Bandera since
1973. He takes special interest in equine sports medicine and
surgery.
1977
Dr. Carla Carleton, Mason, Mich., was awarded the Excellence
in Teaching Award from the Student Chapter of the American
Veterinary Medical Association ... Dr. Daniel Richardson,
Topeka, Kan., was promoted to Vice President of Research at
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
1984
Dr. Mary Schmidt, Pendleton, Ind., received the President's
Award by the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. The
award recognizes a veterinarian in Indiana who has worked
tirelessly on behalf of organized veterinary medicine and who
has been an asset to their community.
1986
Dr. Jon Heit, Vacaville, Calif., is currently the President of the
Napa-Solano VMA ... Dr. Beth Owen, Vallejo, Calif., is serving
as Vice-President of the Napa-Solano VMA.
1990
Dr. Sherrie Nash, Harlowton, Mont., recently worked with the
Virginia Avian Influenza Task Force as a member of a veterinary
medical assistance team.
1991
Dr. Robert Bessert, Loma, Colo., is the owner of Desert Spring
Veterinary Services, Inc., a large animal ambulatory veterinary
practice. He and his wife, Sammi Stevens, have been married
since 1997.
1996
Drs. Craig and Jessica Iwanski, Stockton, Kan., welcomed
their first child, Caleigh Grace, on February 2, 2002.

Continuing a tradition
of setting new
pledge records each year,
Telefund 2002 recorded
11 new marks as the
annual, month-long,
all-volunteer telephone
campaign topped $1.36
million for the university.
The College of
Veterinary Medicine set
the pace.
Records were set for
pledge totals in eight of
K-State's colleges, the
overall pledge total,
alumni participation
totals and volunteer
student caller totals.
Student callers and
alumni donors in the College of Veterinary Medicine combined
for 1,090 pledges worth $96,997. Telefund, coordinated by the
KSU Foundation, is the world's largest all-volunteer telephone
campaign for higher education. During Telefund 2002, 1,638
students dedicated at least one evening to contacting alumni,
receiving 22,189 pledges worth $1,368,653.
"Telefund's success reflects student enthusiasm and alumni
dedication," Dean Ralph Richardson said. "The long-term impact
of Telefund extends beyond today's pledge total by improving an
already outstanding academic environment. As an all-volunteer
Irwin J. Twiehaus
DVM 1937
December 30, 2001
H. Sidney Cantwell
DVM 1940
January 18, 2002
Hugh L. Caraway
DVM 1943
January 27, 2002
Melvin F. Scoby
DVM 1944
April 2, 2002
Robert M. Jarrett
DVM 1945
May 12, 2002
Telefund Soars to New Heights
Almost $97,000 raised in support
of veterinary students
THE WORLD'S LARGEST ALL-VOLUNTEER TELEPHONE CAMPAIGN FOR HIGHER
EDUCATION SET NEW RECORDS IN EIGHT OF K-STATE’S COLLEGES.
In Memoriam
Listed in order of graduation year…
James J. Smith
DVM 1945
January 7, 2002
Myron C. Kromminga
DVM 1946
January 20, 2002
Homer K. Caley
DVM 1952
April 21, 2002
Robert S. Clark
DVM 1952
December 1, 2000
James G. Crippen
DVM 1952
December 10, 2001
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campaign, Telefund also
helps our students gain a
better understanding of
the value of alumni
support."
In the College of
Veterinary Medicine,
100% of Telefund
revenue provides
student scholarships.
The theme for
Telefund 2002 was
"Tour de Cats". Like
Tour de France,
Telefund is short and
intense. Although
Telefund spans one
month, alumni and
corporate matching gifts
are received year
around. When pledge receipts and "let me think about it…" gifts
are combined, Telefund receipts may exceed 100% of the pledge
total. Additionally, corporate matching gifts typically add about
$1 for each $8 contributed by alumni.
More than 100 businesses nationwide provided more than
$70,000 in prizes to encourage student participation and recognize
selected students. Additionally, Mom, Dad and other family
members contributed more than $30,000 to the Parents Telefund
Scholarship to provide $250 scholarships to randomly selected
students.
Courtesy of the KSU Foundation
William J. Bracken
DVM 1955
April 14, 2002
L. Keith Huff
DVM 1957
October 29, 2001
Donald Wittum
DVM 1959
September 22, 2000
Billy Gene Thornton
DVM 1966
February 9, 2002
Richard N. Bruce
DVM 1969
January 3, 2002

Lecture Series
The Department of Anatomy and
Physiology was pleased to welcome
Dr. Gerald F. DiBona on April 29 and 30
as the 2002 Rudy Clarenburg Lecture
Series guest
speaker. Dr.
DiBona, who
is a Professor
of Physiology
and
Biophysics at
DR. GERALD F. DIBONA AND
NATHAN CLARENBURG.
the University
of Iowa's
College of
Medicine, presented two seminars, in
which he discussed biomedical research
and neural control of the kidney.
The Rudy Clarenburg Lecture Series
was established in 1996 by Mrs. Margalith
Clarenburg to honor her late husband who
was a longtime faculty member in
Anatomy and
Physiology.
The lecture
series brings
nationally
and internationally
MRS. MARGALITH CLARENBURG
WITH DR. GEORGE BROOKS, THE
2001 RUDY CLARENBURG
LECTURE SERIES GUEST SPEAKER.
acclaimed
scientists to
K-State.
The college
was
saddened by the death of Mrs. Clarenburg
in April. Her presence was deeply missed.
Her son, Nathan, attended the lecture
series in her absence. Dr. Clarenburg
passed away in 1991.
Front Row: Jan Tedrow, Verona Chaffin, Bill Goins, Pat Paradis, Brian
McKee, Pam Rollings, Mary Davis, Andy Kiorpes, Dan Jones, Mark Adam.
Back Row: Mark Olson, Pat Regier, Jeff Eggers, Deb Eggers, Keith
Dorton, Ken Odde, Rex Brennan, Dick Reishus, Elizabeth McGhee, Ed
Atkinson, Annette Bredthauer, Ed Nuzum, John Boyington, Harold Moll, Ed
Gilsleider, John Van Zandt, Cathy Eastman.
Attending but not shown: Bill Eastman, Kirk Gray, Paul Grosdidier,
Khris Keller, Ed Ptacek, Hadley Warwick.
A Secure Future
Perpetual Pet Care Program provides
peace of mind to yet another owner
Like many pet owners and lovers,
Gene Dickinson was concerned for
years about the fate of his dog if he
became unable to provide proper care.
But his concerns disappeared when he
discovered K-State’s Perpetual Pet Care
Program.
Gene and his four-year-old Siberian
husky, Tiger, have been constant companions
since Gene's wife passed away last
year. His closest living relatives are
cousins, but he was not sure they would
be receptive to adopting his pet.
"I worried about what would happen
to Tiger once I'm gone," said Gene, who
prospered in the film producing and
communications fields before retiring in
El Dorado, Kan. in 1998. "I wanted to
make sure that he's not going to end up on
the streets or, worse yet, be put to sleep. I
want him to be adopted into a good home
so he will be well cared for and happy."
Gene, who is a 1956 K-State graduate
of the College of Arts and Sciences,
recently committed $25,000 to the
Perpetual Pet Care Program within the
K-State College of Veterinary Medicine to
provide Tiger a secure future. The program
makes certain that each companion
animal who is enrolled in the program
will receive proper housing, health services
and companionship after the owner is
no longer able to provide care. In accordance
with the owner’s wishes, the pet
1982 1987
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GENE DICKINSON AND HIS
CONSTANT
COMPANION, TIGER.
then will be adopted to a loving, suitable
home.
Gene decided to contact the College
of Veterinary Medicine after speaking
with his local veterinarians, Dr. Glenn
Hoskinson (DVM '57) and Dr. Michael
Cocke (DVM '80) of Augusta Animal
Clinic in Augusta, Kan. They referred the
pet owner to K-State for a solution to his
problem.
"The close relationship between Gene
and Tiger is very evident," Dr. Hoskinson
said. "It's obvious that he loves his dog
and cares well for him."
Tiger, who spends most days fulfilling
his security duties and lounging around
the house, is described by his owner as
very intelligent, loyal and protective. He
is a vocal pet who "speaks" to his owner.
The type and tone of the dog’s verbal
expressions change significantly depending
upon the circumstances.
Gene has gained peace of mind by
knowing that his love will continue to be
felt even if something should happen to
him.
Front Row: Virginia Skinner, Bob Larson, John Bradley, Carol Hagen.
Back Row: Brad Wilson, Bruce Chambers, Tom Buckley, Tom Augustyn.
Class Reunions

Class Reunions
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGISTS DRS. LAURA ARMBRUST
AND JAMES HOSKINSON MONITOR A DOG
UNDERGOING CT ANALYSIS.
ANESTHESIOLOGIST DR. ROSE MCMURPHY AND
STUDENT DAVID DETWEILER PREPARE THEIR CANINE
PATIENT FOR MRI ANALYSIS.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN RANDY JURACEK
PREPARES ZIGGY FOR TREATMENT ON THE
LINEAR ACCELERATOR.
The K-State Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital hosted a media
day on May 14 to showcase its
new computed tomography (CT)
and magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) equipment. Newspaper and
television reporters observed as
Ziggy, an 11-year-old sheep dog
mix, underwent diagnostic testing.
Ziggy was diagnosed with an
inoperable tumor in early spring.
A veterinarian referred owner
Chris Ashner, of Overland Park,
Kan., to K-State’s new radiology
facility. Then Chris drove his
beloved pet, who he adopted as a
nine-week-old pup at a shelter in
Aspen, Colo., to the VMTH everyday
for three weeks. Ziggy’s treatment
consisted of cancer radiation
on the linear accelerator and MRI
scans to monitor the tumor’s
growth. MRI scans taken that day
indicated that the tumor had not
increased in size since treatment
began. Both doctors and Chris
were relieved by the good news.
1992 1997
Front Row: Elaine Schope, Julie Ondrak, Trisha Albin-Totman, Angie Parr, Linda Rock-Paul,
Jan Buckley, Brad Jones, Dave Christensen, Layne Holmes, Randy Anderson, Debi
Wallingford. Second Row: Tim Ulrich, Theresa Entriken, Dan Morris, Jeff Ondrak, DeAnna
Mitchell, Sharon Alger-Little, Brad Adrian, Karen Whitham, Laura Larson, James Rohleder,
Kristi Jones, Jill Mosley, Lori Repenning, Kathy Gaughan, Stephanie Wesely, Karren Peterson,
Travis Gratton, Lynne Flood. Third Row: Roy Gehrt, Mike Gaughan, Erik Christensen, Jesse
Vollmer, Mark Larson, Julie Cornett, Marc Hammrich, Jeff Longley, Paul Cotterill, Craig
Chaffee, Mark Cowan, Jim Hotz, Michael Brown, Brock Exline.
Veterinary Hospital Showcase
ZIGGY HIGH-FIVES HIS OWNERS, CHRIS ASHNER AND CAROL
KORALEWSKI, SHORTLY BEFORE UNDERGOING CANCER
TREATMENT. ZIGGY’S OWNERS DECIDED TO FIGHT HIS
CANCER WITH HELP FROM K-STATE’S RADIOLOGY UNIT.
A recent $1 million renovation to the radiology section allows both large and small
animals to undergo both types of diagnostic testing on the same day. The CT unit was
fully operational in February and the first MRI was performed in April. Both pieces of
sophisticated equipment are operated from a central control room. Dr. James
Hoskinson, Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, was instrumental in planning
the suite and obtaining equipment. The linear accelerator is often used in conjunction
with the CT and MRI.
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Media day puts sophisticated
CT and MRI in public eye
Front Row: Jennifer Werner, Matt Smith, Carrie Frey.
Back Row: Mark Carlson, Phil Gill, Scott Munger, Chad Johannes.

Veterinary Medical Library
Offers Research Services
Efficiency, experience
and expertise can
help save businesses and
individuals time and
energy while also providing
essential, reliable
information.
"Research services
can serve veterinary
practitioners and other
medical professionals in
a number of ways," said
Carol Elmore, Research
Services Librarian at the
K-State College of
Veterinary Medicine.
"Many clients don't have
a medical or veterinary
library in close proximity
to them. Our clients
save a great deal of time by not traveling
to libraries outside of their town or even
their state. Other professionals utilize the
service to help them minimize time away
from business matters and to keep them
up to date on new research and techniques
in their field by refreshing their educational
backgrounds."
An extensive resource collection
allows the staff of the K-State Veterinary
Medical Library to perform library
research services for veterinary practitioners,
industry, corporations and allied
professionals. These services include
database searching, document delivery,
reference assistance and patent searching.
Clients throughout the Unites States,
Canada and many foreign countries look
LIBRARIAN CAROL ELMORE
PROVIDES RELIABLE INFORMATION
TO THOSE REQUESTING RESEARCH
SERVICES THROUGH THE
VETERINARY MEDICAL LIBRARY.
to K-State for current
and comprehensive
research needs.
"K-State is a part of
a library system,
Docline, that allows us
to share information so
we are often able to pull
up more information
than if an individual
visited a library in
person," Carol said.
Resources include
Medline, CAB (veterinary
and agriculture),
other related databases,
extensive journal collection
and up-to-date
medical and scientific
books.
All searches and document requests
are confidential. Costs are on a cost
recovery basis only.
Carol earned a master's degree in
library science which included courses in
medical librarianship and a law degree
from the University of Missouri-
Columbia. She also completed an internship
at the Health Sciences Library at the
University of Missouri Medical School.
Carol worked as a reference librarian at
K-State's Hale Library for four years
before coming over to the Veterinary
Medical Library.
For additional information, please
contact Carol Elmore at (785) 532-6006
or libresearch@vet.ksu.edu.
Visit our Web site at www.vet.ksu/depts/library
Research Services Testimonials
"I received the articles yesterday - thanks very much! I really appreciate your
excellent service, being out here at the ends of the earth with no vet school/library
within hundreds of miles! The book you mentioned sounds very relevant - thanks
for bringing it to my attention."
"Thanks for digging up the articles you found - they sound exactly what we need.
Thanks a lot."
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Faculty News
(L-R) DRS. MICHAEL KENNEY, CHRIS ROSS,
BONNIE RUSH, BRAD DEBEY,
JAN SARGEANT AND JAMES ROUSH.
Nine faculty members of the college
earned a promotion and/or tenure status
effective July 1, 2002.
Drs. Shafiqul Chowdhury, Michael
Kenney, Chris Ross, James Roush and
Bonnie Rush achieved full professor
status. Drs. Brad DeBey, Jim Lillich and
Jan Sargeant were appointed as Associate
Professors and gained tenure. Dr. Harriet
Davidson also gained tenure status.
Dr. MaryAnn Radlinsky received the
Norden Teaching Award during the
Honors Banquet in April. The prestigious
award, which is sponsored by Pfizer
Animal Health, was presented by Dr.
Michael Cavanaugh (DVM ‘83).
Dr. Dennis Olsen received the 2002 Pet
Trust Faculty Fellow Award during this
year’s Honors Banquet. He was honored
for his support of clients and their terminally
ill animal companions. Dean
Richardson presented the award.

Annual Sigma Chapter of
Phi Zeta Research Day
March 5, 2002
RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST ERIN WHITE EXPLAINS CURRENT INVESTIGATIONS DURING PHI ZETA RESEARCH DAY.
Basic Research
Presentation Awards
1st: Dr. Claudius Fauser
2nd: Philip Martin
3rd: Jennifer Bausch
Clinical Science/Research
Presentation Awards
1st: Dr. Tara Enwiller
2nd: Copper Aitken-Palmer
3rd: Dr. Molly McCue
Best Case Report:
Dr. Elizabeth Davis
Poster Awards
1st: Dr. Elias Scherer
2nd: Edward White
3rd: Dr. Tao Wu
Production Animal Medicine
Award: Rebecca Quesnell
Research and Scholastic Awards
presented at the Phi Zeta Banquet
Pfizer Animal Health Award for Excellence in Research by a
Faculty Member, presented to Dr. Bonnie Rush.
Miller Pathology Award for Aptitude in Pathology, presented by
Dr. Lyle Miller to Tracey Jackson.
Novartis Award for Best Paper in Veterinary Parasitology, presented
by Dr. Greg Simons representing Novartis to Lisa Bausch.
C. Truman and Elizabeth J. Jones Award for a first year veterinary
student in the top 15% of their class, presented to Kristen Yates.
Dr. R. H. Spencer Memorial Award to an outstanding third year
student with a major interest in food animal practice, presented to
Dustin Crist.
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Phi Zeta Research Day
consisted of poster displays
and the presentation of clinical/applied
and research papers
by students, interns, residents
and faculty. Keynote speaker
Dr. David Vail, a veterinary
oncologist at the University of
Wisconsin, presented "Horizon
Therapies in Veterinary
Oncology." The Phi Zeta
banquet was held that evening
to initiate new members and to
present awards.
The objectives of the
Society of Phi Zeta are to
recognize and promote scholarship
and research in matters
pertaining to the welfare and
disease of animals.
The Sigma Chapter of Phi
Zeta wishes to express special
thanks to the Olson family for
their continuing support of Phi
Zeta Research Day. The
Kenneth D. Olson Fund allows
Phi Zeta to invite prominent
veterinary guest speakers to
K-State each year. A very
special thanks is also extended
to Pfizer Animal Health for
their sponsorship. It is only
through these sponsorships that
the annual Phi Zeta Research
Day can be the success it has
become.
DR. T.G. NAGARAJA (RIGHT) PRESENTS THE
PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH TO
DR. BONNIE RUSH.
Pfizer Animal Health Award to the third year student with the highest class ranking following four
semesters of work, presented to Stasia Bembenek.

The second annual Kind Hearts,
Caring Hands weekend was held
April 19 and 20. The various events, such
as the Caring Hands White Coat
Ceremony, Honors Banquet and Kind
Hearts Benefit Banquet, are designed to
allow family and friends to become
acquainted with the activities and heritage
of our college. Many alumni throughout
the country chose to revisit their alma
mater during the festivities.
Friday began with a complimentary
continental breakfast, welcome by Dean
Ralph Richardson and tours of the college
with faculty members.
Guests learned
about the functions
of a dog's
heart, life cycles
of ticks, internal
medicine and
diagnostic medicine
during
Lecture and
Laboratory
Demonstrations.
DR. JOHN “JACK” MARA
Dr. John
"Jack" Mara, a
retired Hill's Pet
Nutrition, Inc. executive and private practitioner,
gave an All College Convocation,
entitled "50 Years of Personal and
Kind Hearts, Caring Hands
Weekend of events unfolds
for a big crowd
Professional Changes in Veterinary
Medicine," to a crowd in Frick
Auditorium.
Nine teams of veterinary students
competed in the Student Quiz Bowl,
sponsored by SCAVMA. Students were
asked a variety of questions pertaining to
the first three years of their veterinary
education and winning teams received
Kind Hearts
Benefit Banquet
The Kind Hearts Benefit Banquet was held Saturday evening in
the Cathedral Room of Hale Library on the K-State campus.
Guests were treated to a patriotic
celebration that featured cadets
from St. John's Military School,
located in Salina, Kan.
The miniature A Kind Touch
statue was presented to Dr. Steven
Hodes for his support of the
college at the Diamond Level.
Dr. Hodes (DVM '79) traveled
from Rockaway, N.J. to attend the
weekend's activities with his son
Brian, who began classes at
K-State last fall.
ST. JOHN’S MILITARY SCHOOL CADETS
THIRD YEAR VETERINARY STUDENTS WERE CLOAKED AND WELCOMED TO CLINICAL ROTATIONS
DURING THE CARING HANDS WHITE COAT CEREMONY.
DEAN RALPH RICHARDSON
PRESENTS DR. STEVEN HODES
WITH A MINIATURE
“A KIND TOUCH” STATUE.
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scholarship awards.
The day at the college wrapped up
with the Caring Hands White Coat
Ceremony. Members of the third year
class were "cloaked" and welcomed to the
final stage of their veterinary training -
clinical rotations. Frick Auditorium
provided standing room only as family
and friends joined together. The symbolic
rite is used to express and reaffirm a
fundamental belief that veterinarians are
competent and compassionate healers and
is similar to the white coat ceremonies of
medical schools. Immediately following
the ceremony, the Student Auxiliary
hosted a reception for third year students
and their family and friends.
That evening the Class of 2002 was
honored for their scholarly activities and
achievements at the Honors Banquet, held
in the K-State Student Union Ballroom.
Dog - n - Jog took place bright and
early Saturday morning. The cool spring
weather provided an ideal setting for the
adults, children and dogs who participated
in the races.
Please join us again next year for an
unforgettable weekend of fun and
friendship.