Winter 2012 - Wayne State College

Wayne State
College
Magazine for alumni and friends
Winter 2012
Historic Pile Hall
Undergoes Renovation
Published and funded by the Wayne State Foundation twice annually
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In This Issue . . .
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President’s Message
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Curt Frye Inaugurated
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Winter Commencement
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WSC Has an App for That
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WSC IDeA Networks of Biomedical
Research Excellence Program
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Faculty Notes
Hahn Project Incorporates
Geothermal System
Wellness and Community Service
Pile Residence Hall Renovated
Academic Day for Scouts at WSC
Students Test Disaster Plan
Wildcat Fall Athletic Highlights
Alumni Notes
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Wayne State Magazine is
published semiannually for
alumni and friends of
Wayne State College.
The magazine is funded by
the Wayne State Foundation.
Comments and letters should
be mailed to:
Wayne State Foundation,
Wayne State College,
1111 Main Street,
Wayne, Nebraska 68787
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21 - Dr. Vance ‘71 and Peggy Howe ‘73
Wolverton
23 - Erv Strohbeen ‘99 Named Head Coach
for Sioux City Bandits
24 - Chi Omega sorority reunion during
Homecoming 2011
25 - Dr. Jeff Carstens ‘82 Serves as WSC’s
vice president and dean of students.
26 - Reunions - Sun City, Las Vegas and
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Administration
Wayne State Foundation Staff
Editorial Staff
Curt Frye
President
Deb Lundahl - 402-375-7209
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Jay Collier
Director of College Relations
Dr. Robert McCue
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin Armstrong - 402-375-7534
Director of Planned Giving
Trudy Muir
Graphic Design Artist
Dr. Jeff Carstens
Vice President and Dean of Student Life
Sue Jammer - 402-375-7559
Controller
Angie Nordhues
Writer, Photographer
Phyllis Conner - 402-375-7543
Vice President for Development
and Executive Director
of the Wayne State Foundation
Carol Stephens - 402-375-7510
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Vice President
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President’s Message
Curt Frye
I invite each of you to think about what you can do to be
a part of the college’s success. Your time, your support
and your generosity ensure we can keep the dream of an
excellent education within reach of each new generation.
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Ramsey Theatre in front of students, staff, faculty, alumni,
Wayne State Foundation and Nebraska State College
System trustees, community members, friends and family to be
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fully committed to keeping the college’s mission at the forefront of
the development and improvement of Wayne State’s unique higher
education programs. There is much progress to report.
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community of students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends.
Much has transpired since October in support of these goals. One
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and exceed our stated mission of teaching and learning excellence,
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One of the top priorities to emerge from the planning process
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its fourth year.
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experiences in other countries and other cultures. The result is
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able to add Asia to our already stellar portfolio of travel abroad
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Additional planned travel and experiences include visits to Taipei,
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residents. The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College
System voted at the Jan. 18 board meeting to approve The Bridge,
a Wayne State College tuition discount program for the College
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at the in-state rate plus one dollar for students from outside of
Nebraska.
Throughout the planning for the College Center, Wayne State
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City. This vision of access moved many businesses and community
leaders from both sides of the bridge to donate their time and
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Siouxland. The discounted tuition program completes this mission
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South Sioux City, Sioux City and the tristate region of Nebraska,
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the College Center and should help drive enrollment at the facility,
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students. Since opening for classes in fall 2011, enrollment and
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percent.
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Wayne State. The pages of this magazine hold many stories of
the success of our community of students, staff and faculty and
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provides outstanding teachers, doctors, business leaders, scientists,
artists, musicians, counselors and citizens to the state of Nebraska
and beyond.
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faculty and staff in the learning process. We can better plan for the
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college of distinction.
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the college’s success. Your time, your support and your generosity
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Campus Notes
Curt Frye Inaugurated
as Wayne State’s
12th President
Wayne State faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends came
together for the inauguration of Curt Frye as the 12th president on
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charge to the audience to keep the college’s mission at the forefront
of the development and improvement of Wayne State’s unique higher
education programs.
The ceremony featured remarks by Nebraska Lt. Gov. Rick
Sheehy, Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter,
Wayne Mayor Ken Chamberlain, Wayne State Foundation Board of
Trustees President Bill Dickey, Dr. Marshall Hill, Executive Director
of the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education in
Nebraska, Wayne State College Student Senate President Joe Whitt,
Wayne State College Support Staff Senate Chair Diane Pieper, Wayne
State College Professional Staff Senate Chair Lindsay McLaughlin,
and Wayne State College Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Mark Leeper.
Katelyn Olenich of Norfolk, the Wayne State student trustee for
the Nebraska State College System, delivered the invocation and
benediction. Carter “Cap” Peterson of Wayne, Chair of the Nebraska
State College System Board of Trustees, conducted the investiture of
Frye as president.
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graduate and trustee of the Wayne State Foundation. The college
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at underscoring the importance of gratitude. Students, staff, faculty,
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thanks to those people in their lives that have made a difference for
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President Curt Frye and Nebraska State
College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter
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President Curt Frye delivers his inaugural
message, “A College of Distinction”
Frye’s inaugural message, “A College of Distinction”, outlined
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mission of student success, regional development and teaching and
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commitment to building upon the college’s successes in attracting
and retaining the best and brightest students in Nebraska, serving
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available.
Inauguration platform party
Winter 2011
Commencement
Wayne State College held commencement for graduate
and undergraduate students Dec. 16 in Rice Auditorium. A total
of 195 degrees–145 undergraduates and 50 graduate degrees–
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Curt Frye.
Invocation Speaker
Emily Kingsley of West Point, Neb., delivered the
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communication. She is the daughter of Roger Kingsley, a 1996
graduate of Wayne State, and Deb Kingsley.
Kingsley is a member of Sigma Tau Delta English honor
society and Lambda Pi Eta Communications honor society. She
served as the Campus Crusade for Christ co-director, speech
Peer Tutor, and the 2010 Homecoming Queen. She also made
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time ministry and humanitarian aid after graduation.
Winter commencement speakers included from left: Katie Isom,
Emily Kingsley and Tara Settje.
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Rural Health Opportunities Program. She is the daughter of
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Wayne After School Tutoring Program and appeared on
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Medical Center to study family medicine.
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concentrations in management and human resource
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National Sigma Beta Delta Scholarship, served as president of
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Beta Delta, the Society for Human Resource Management,
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plans to get married June 2.
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earned a bachelor of science degree in health and physical education K-12. Women wear many hats, even
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commencement. Phillip Dougherty of Gilead graduated with a bachelor of science degree in computer
science and computer information systems. Shana Heggemeyer of Tilden moves her tassel during
commencement. She earned a bachelor of science degree in music/vocal and instrumental K-12 education.
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Campus Notes
WSC Has
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little light this semester, there’s a good
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convenience of the Apple iPad 2.
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is affected by technology.
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technology right away.”
Everything the 14 students need for
Garvin’s class can be contained in a package
smaller than the magazine you’re reading,
and not much thicker.
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School of Business and Technology Dean
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the beginning of the semester. For all of the
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purchasing one after the semester is over and
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device.
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printed book, but they can also ask Garvin a
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be connected and have the opportunity to
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such as interactive exercises, recorded
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freshman from Laurel, Neb., said she
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move ahead.
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she feels it’s helping her students retain
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for a career after graduation.
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some higher level skills,” she noted. “We
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people. Technology has changed all that.
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WSC IDeA Networks of Biomedical
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Trent Ahlers
Kelsey Augustin
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Nathan Broeker credit the opportunity to
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as the best thing about earning their
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they share the experience of participating in
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Wayne State has been successfully
preparing students for careers in biomedical
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grant funds one-third of three contracts for
science faculty in biomedical research at
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expensive biomedical research equipment and
supplies.
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of personal responsibility and minimum
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said. His research centers on drug delivery
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Ahlers, like Broeker and Augustin, puts in
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medical research facilities in Nebraska.
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Ahler’s appreciation of the program and
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State for the Rural Health Opportunities
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of Nebraska Medical Center provided they
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through conferences and other opportunities,”
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of biomedical research in Nebraska by
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program represents a center of excellence
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the state and are used regularly by a range
of classes to complete a rigorous science
curriculum taught by distinguished faculty.
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component as being the key to her future
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to analyze a huge range of biological
information. Her research looks at cell death
resulting from the removals of proteins in the
hopes of pinpointing treatments that could
destroy cancerous cells.
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our mentors and other researchers, and
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Kelsey Augustin Receives
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undergraduate students from four
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Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. Augustin
placed third in the poster category.
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Holland, an Omaha philanthropist and
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categories representing oral and poster
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conducted this past summer as part of the
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Faculty Notes
Steve Elliott, associate professor of art and chair of the art department at
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Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation and to determine the role
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professor of psychology, had an article, “Bullying Victims: The
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in St. Louis, Mo.
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including nursing homes, pharmacies, dentists, and physical and
mental health providers. Students compiled and analyzed the
responses, then provided a free copy of summary results to all
participants. “Experiences such as this are valued by industry
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compensation systems including collection of data.”
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vocal problems and literature that
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James O’Donnell, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities,
had his recording, “The Trumpet’s Lofty Sound,” featured in a
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Ohio, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Omaha.
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and literature, gave three presentations
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problems in Mongolia based on his
research trip to Mongolia in the summer
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Depression and Signs of Suicide in
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Wayne State Magazine
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Around Campus
Piano Refurbishment and
Replacement Program
The response to the Piano Refurbishment and Replacement
Program has been gratifying for the music department and
the college. The total cost for the program is approximately
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look collectively to alumni to fund an acoustic Yamaha piano at a
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Vance and Peggy Wolverton and Jim Lindau and Joyce Reeg.
The unsightly chain link fence
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usage and occupancy of the building.
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building comfort.
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the college,” said Jean Dale, WSC vice
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usefulness for many years to come. The
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to restore the ‘front door to the campus’
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provide annual operational savings of about
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of cooling capacity and 640 Mbh of heating
capacity, sending nearly 70 tons of heating
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central physical plant. The increased capacity
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cool an additional building on campus or
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additional dorms in the future.
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provided by the Legislature’s Committee
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the facility, may fund corrective actions in
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to make state facilities accessible, and
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expected to be complete by October 2012.
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Campus Notes
Wellness Program
Benefits Students
and Community
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Austin Donner is getting ready to teach
class. He looks at the 23 faces of the eager
seniors in front of him. And then he dives
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they are senior citizens.
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Exercise Science graduate student, teaches a
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Senior Wellness Program.
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examine the metabolic changes taking place
during standing compared to sitting.
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metabolism, and increased blood pressure.
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exercise.
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is a desk hooked up to a treadmill. While
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frequently throughout the day by getting up
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at your computer.
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students spend one semester of their senior
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on those goals. Measurements, such as body
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not seem like a lot but over time it makes a
difference!”
Graduates of Wayne State’s Exercise
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trainers. Many students, like Arens, choose to
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Far from Normal: 100 Years of Educational Excellence is a beautiful,
commemorative pictorial history of Wayne State College that will be cherished by
alumni and friends for years to come.
Wayne State College is far from normal in so many ways. From its humble
beginnings as a normal school to the dynamic college it is today, the passion of
its people has been the secret of its success. As Wayne State College continues in
its mission of service, teaching and learning excellence, and student success, this
book is the perfect companion to discover and celebrate what made us what we are
today.
The Wayne State Foundation published this unique limited-edition history book,
richly illustrated with more than 200 photos. Alumni and friends of Wayne State
College will want to own Far from Normal. This special volume captures in words
and pictures the students, faculty, alumni, buildings, community and spirit of WSC.
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Wayne State Magazine
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Pile Hall Renovation
Renovation of Pile Residence
Hall Retains Historic Flair
The latest Wayne State College
makeover, Pile Residence Hall, includes
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students surrounded by history and
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students moving back into the residence
hall on Jan. 13. Named for James Madison
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cost of $142,500 (about $2 million in
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in March 2011, included HVAC, electrical,
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person rooms to suite-style options for
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most rooms. The suite-style rooms have
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bathroom to share by those three to four
occupants.
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hall retains its historic character and
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art facilities and security features that
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the convenience of the expanded main
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building a nice mix of activities to offer,’’
said Heather Otto, assistant residence
director.
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he taught at the Nebraska Normal College
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great,” said Noelle St. Pierre, Wayne State
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the original feel. They also made the
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keep access for all people in mind.’’
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Wayne State Serves as Resource for Scouting
Dr. Tami Worner thought of tons of
details related to the Academic Day she
planned for the Mid-American Scouting
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been back to campus since they graduated,”
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escorting them from building to building,
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changed and that they had decided to come to
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signing in and picking up a pack of school
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they earned belt loops and pins. The event
included Cub Scouts in grades 1-5.
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Boy Scout merit badges,” Worner said. “To
earn these pins, scouts have to learn about
various things and do certain activities. Our
scouts earned pins in art, astronomy,
computers, map and compass, geography,
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and Wayne, received an introduction to
robotics from Molly Curnyn, a WSC
instructor of computer information systems,
and WSC computer science students that
build robots for competitions. Dr. Tim Garvin
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about using the computer to make cards and
visit the Boy Scouts of America Web site.
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scouts to understand some basic geology and
make the three types of rocks from crayon
shavings and modeling clay.
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and a challenge to try a fruit and a vegetable
during lunch in the WSC dining hall.
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astronomy session led by Dr. Todd Young,
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a T-shirt, made a clay sculpture, and mixed
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serves are extremely important,” Worner
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One month into spring
and the temperature soars into
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surrounding organizations
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tornadoes. The media quickly
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minutes from the college.
emergency management and
the second half focusing almost
entirely on the tabletop,” Karsky
said.
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the WSC group and another for
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entities in preparing for a natural
disaster,” Karsky said. “This
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local public service agencies.
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exercise, our students raised
questions that helped us focus
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in readiness,” Dale said. “They
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prepared and presented the
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emergency scenario that included
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destruction through the city and
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normal means of communication
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they convened for a tabletop
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and executed in its entirety
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of the semester learning about
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personnel. During the exercise,
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Dr. Jeff Carstens, vice president
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personnel from counseling,
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facility services, campus security,
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put the plan into practice and to
identify areas for improvement.”
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students that carried out the
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time consuming preparedness
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that the administration has our
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in the best interest of the entire
community.”
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program such as this for
emergency responders is often
beyond the budgetary means
of rural entities,” Karsky said.
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are invaluable in more than
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very successful in my mind,”
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crisis may be, these exercises
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emergency. Safety and security
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tabletop.”
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Wildcat Athletics
WSC Volleyball Makes Seventh Straight
National Tournament Appearance
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hitter Tali Fredrickson being named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
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4.30 digs per set. Connot, a graduate of Lincoln Pius, averaged 5.34 digs per set in conference play to
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It’s a great day to be a
Wildcat!
Wayne State Magazine
17
Wildcat Athletics
Wildcat Soccer 2011 Roundup
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the league in goals against average at 1.07.
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Lange, Janice Riesberg and Norma Volkmer.
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Hall of Fame Inductees
Wayne State honored Hall of Fame inductees on Oct. 8
during Homecoming. The honorees included Dennis Kerby
‘68, Rayna Nelsen Cain ‘04, MSE ‘06, Mark Vollmer ‘88,
John Manganaro ‘93, MSE ‘94, and Don and Nancy Endicott.
Read about Homecoming and more at http://www.wsc.edu/
alumni/news_publications/
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Christopher and Julia (Kovar
‘06, MSE’09) Lord announce
the birth
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Ryan on
June 25.
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reside in Blair.
Jeremy and Tiffany (Frerichs
‘07) Foote,
Lincoln,
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birth of Easton
William on
April 11.
Danielle (Clausen) Sorensen
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daughter,
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her husband,
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birth of
daughter,
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Dell Rapids, S.D., by big brother,
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assistant at First Dakota National
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Ell announce
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Grace, on
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reside in
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Jeanette Klitz, Norfolk, has been
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Chi Omega Supports WSC
Chi Omega, a social sorority that emphasizes community service and
scholarship, gathered during Homecoming 2011 to participate in many of
the weekend’s activities. They were active on Wayne State’s campus from
1972 to 1983 and the alumni group has continued to be active in Wayne.
Some of the women commented on how wonderful it was to all be together
again and how the time has Àown by since their days at Wayne State. The
organization voted to fund an endowed scholarship and made a donation
to the Willow Bowl Restoration.
Members include ¿rst row from left: Elizabeth King, Kathryn Berry, Marie
Mohr and Deb Nelson. Second row from left: Mary Kay Hansen, Anita
Gayed, Kim Carroll and Lori Henderson. Third row from left: Merrie
Bass, Laurie Barnes and Renee Frawley. Fourth row from left: Lauren
Walton, Linda Murray, Rocky Bellany and Juliana Johnson. Fifth row
from left: Lesa Backstrom, Barb Pickett, Cokie Riedmann and Rhonda
Motz. Sixth row from left: Deb Bodenstedt, Vicki Engelen, Pam Baker and
Laurie Born. Seventh row from left: Karen Harrington, Barbara Schmolt,
Kathy Tillo, Sue Larsen, Judy Peters and Greta Rohrberg.
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In 2011, Barbara
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special recognition
for her dedication and
accomplishments. Her
employer contributed
$2,000 to Wayne
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in appreciation of her
exceptional performance.
Five Things You Don’t
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of Andy’s Pizza.
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He really likes cinnamon: cinnamon
gum, candy, toothpaste, shampoo...
anything cinnamon. Those restaurant
mints no one likes because they’re
cinnamon? He’ll take them!
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at WSC, he took theatre courses and
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there are probably photos of Jeff in a
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Neihardt Hall. Back in the day, his
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Jeff has four brothers and a sister. Each
of them has earned at least one college
degree - four of them earned degrees
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mother earned an LPN degree later,
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the house. “My parents constantly
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can never fully repay,” Jeff said.
Community Ties Run Deep for Carstens ‘82
Dr. Jeff Carstens ‘82 has served as
Wayne State’s vice president and dean of
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to the college and the community of Wayne
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affairs for more than 3,600 college students,
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Methodist Church.
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more than 15 years because of the positive,
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too,” he said.
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have less than they need,” he said. “My
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community and me personally.”
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should contribute to the Wayne community a community that has been such a big part of
my life.”
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Wayne State’s students, brings a different set
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array of intelligent, positive, quirky, and
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and institutional progress that is ever present
at Wayne State.”
Carstens served as assistant and then
associate dean of students and director of
residence life at WSC before taking over his
position in 2009. Prior to that, he spent eight
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degree in business administration and
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his master of arts degree in student personnel
administration in higher education at Ball
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doctor of philosophy degree in student
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Given all of his duties at the college and
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“My favorite quote is ‘We can’t
help everyone, but everyone can help
someone,’ he said. This quote helps me stay
positive and focused.”
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Alumni Notes
Reunions...
Sun City Reunion
Wayne State College alumni and friends gathered Jan. 15 at Palmbrook Country Club
in Sun City, Ariz. Seated: Marilyn Carhart, Betty Budler, Marilyn (Throckmorton)
Anson ‘55, Susan (Reeh) Menking ‘55, Faye (Sandahl) Purtzer ‘47, Sharon (Justice)
Judson ‘69, Deb Lundahl, director of
development and alumni relations. Standing:
Phyllis Conner, vice president for development,
Bob Carhart, Ginger Robson, Darrel Fuelberth
‘62, Nancy Fuelberth, Matt Carney ‘78,
Don Robson ‘56, Dave Noyes ‘70, MSE ‘76,
Gayle ‘67 (Griepentrog) and Larry ‘66 Conger,
Ruth Barnat, LaVon Fischer ‘72, MSE ‘76,
Elwin Anson, Ed Barnat ‘65, Michael Kelly,
Norris and Beth (Galloway) Leamer ‘71,
MSE ‘83, Dale Judson ‘70, Horace Purtzer
‘42, George Menking ‘56, Marilyn (Burtz)
Estrada ‘58, Tom Purtzer, President Curt
Frye. Not pictured, Lenny Estrada.
Las Vegas Reunion
Wayne State College alumni and friends gathered Feb. 10 at the home
of James “Bud” ‘63 and Phyllis Billeter ‘62 in Las Vegas, Nev. Front:
Phyllis Conner, vice president for development, Lila (Neary) Chambers ‘48,
Phyllis (Oblander) Noblitt ‘53, Marilyn ‘70 (Francis) and Rodney Drake.
Middle: Chris Bonds, Juliet (Schellpeper) Stern ‘75, Gerry Williams,
Diane (Massman) Soukup ‘71, Donna Can¿eld, Deb Bonds, MSE ‘97,
Deb Lundahl, director of development and alumni relations. Back:
Jerry ‘63 and Cheryl Maurer, Phyllis (Vohs) Billeter ‘62, Don Soukup ‘71,
Bud Billeter ‘63, Jack Williams, Ken Sharp, President Curt Frye,
Linda (Dickmeyer) Morrow ‘69, Lauri Sampson ‘82, Larry Can¿eld,
MSE ‘68, Luke Fendrick..
TTucson Reunion
Wayne State College alumni and friends gathered Jan. 14 at the
Metropolitan Grille in Tucson, Ariz. Front row, left to right: Betty
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Becker, Lorna (Sexton) Parsley ‘73, Kristi Gabriel, Deb Lundahl,
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ddirector of development and alumni relations. Middle row: Becky
Walker ‘73, Nancy (Wolters) Wheeler ‘68, Patricia (Victor) Metz ‘55,
Kris Gabriel ‘94. Back row: President Curt Frye, Buford Jones ‘51,
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MSE ‘58, Dwain ‘55 and Carole ‘54 (Tuttle) Petersen, Arlene
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((Nelson) Jones ‘47, Roger Lundeen ‘59, Phyllis Conner, vice
ppresident for development. Not pictured: Fred Kjer ‘59, ‘60.
Alumni and Friends Tour Vietnam
The Wayne State tour to Vietnam was Nov. 1-17,
2011. The trip began in Hanoi in the northern
part of the country and ended in Ho Chi Minh
City (Saigon) in the southern part of the country.
Alumni and friends toured historic sites, enjoyed the
scenery of the countryside, and visited a beautiful
beach resort. Tour participants included: Front
row: Judi Baker, Kaki Ley, Phyllis Conner, Bob
Johnson and Deb Lundahl. Back row: Don Soukup,
David Ley, Verne Rudebusch and Diane Soukup.
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Registration forms are available online at:
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Kevin Armstrong at 402-375-7534 or
kearmst1@wsc.edu
2012
Upcoming Events & Activities
March 18 - A Touch of Brass, Ramsey Theatre
March 29-April 2 - 52nd Children’s Play The Little Mermaid
April 26 - WSC Jazz Band
May 5 - Commencement
May 8 - :6&1HZ<RUN3LDQR5HFLWDO
May - Washington, D.C. and Virginia Beach
June 1 - Catbacker Golf
June 22 - Denver Reunion, Herb and Sherry Mignery
July 13-14 - Wayne Chicken Days
July 20 - Omaha Golf, Eagle Hills Golf Course
August 20 - Dakota Dunes Golf
September 27-30 - Homecoming
IN MEMORY OF
Mark Malchow ‘350HVD$UL]6HSW
Irene (Damme) Radcliffe ‘362QDODVND:LVF6HSW
Bessie (Isom) Arnold ‘39, :HVW&RYLQD&DOLI2FW
Esther (Siegert) Hansen ‘39:LVQHU2FW
Elaine (Lundberg) Jones ‘406KHQDQGRDK,RZD$SULO
Winifred M. Page ‘426WDQWRQ1RY
Katherine (Kyl) Treman ‘425RFNZHOO&LW\,RZD$XJ
Doris (Sydow) Olk ‘43, Saint Louis, Mo.; Dec. 8.
Evangeline (Clark) Mangold ‘44$OWD,RZD6HSW
Wanda (Huetig) Ahlers ‘47%HOJUDGH6HSW
Patricia (Powers) Stander ‘482PDKD-DQ
John P. Sherlock ‘49&KDPSDLJQ,OO'HF
Elizabeth “Betty” Zeplin ‘49, MSE ‘58
Yankton, S.D.; Dec. 8.
Robert W. Lutt ‘50%HUNHOH\&DOLI2FW
Beverly (McPherson) Edwards ‘51, /DUDPLH:\R'HF
Gilbert M. Gimbel ‘51(O3DVR7H[DV-XO\
Jerry B. Mitchell ‘516WRFNWRQ&DOLI$SULO
John S. Hejhal ‘576LRX[&LW\,RZD1RY
Boyd J. McGee ‘595RFKHVWHU0LQQ6HSW
Verneil Hallstrom ‘60:D\QH-XO\
Robert A. Graham ‘61)URQWHQDF.DQ'HF
Bernice E. Miller ‘62+DUWLQJWRQ-DQ
Gloria (Power) Earl ‘63, MSE ‘751RUIRON$XJ
Hilda (Wenke) Kuhl ‘63, %ORRP¿HOG'HF
Clarence Lippert ‘64, MSE ‘686DEHWKD.DQ1RY
Zita (Wurdeman) Jenkins ‘65)DOOV&LW\-XO\
Irene Stenger ‘66/\QFK6HSW
Larry D. Brown ‘66, &HGDU3DUN7H[DV-DQ
Darrell E. Pedersen ‘686LRX[&LW\,RZD6HSW
Janet Ida (Prather) Holmquist ‘69:DXVD-XO\
William A. Olson, MSE ‘69)RUW:D\QH,QG'HF
Walter T. Strange ‘70$LQVZRUWK$XJ
Irene (Cederlind) Lee ‘711HZPDQ*URYH$XJ
Florence (Lackas) Anderson ‘725DQGROSK6HSW
Melva (Russell) Persinger ‘73, MSE ‘776RXWK6LRX[&LW\
Nov. 30.
Joann (Hansen) Lewis ‘76, MSE ‘836RXWK6LRX[&LW\
Aug. 10.
DeMaris (Brosh) Johnson ‘80/LQFROQ6HSW
Lynn L. Koehler ‘901LREUDUD-XO\
Chad R. Lammers ‘06'DNRWD'XQHV6'IRUPHUO\RI
Fordyce; Nov. 15.
Kim (Hansen) Goering, MBA ‘083ODWWH&HQWHU6HSW
FRIENDS WE WILL MISS
Duaine Jacobsen :D\QH$XJ'XDLQHZDVHPSOR\HGDW
WSC for nearly 34 years as a building services mechanic.
Richard Jones, :D\QH-DQ5LFKDUGZDVDORQJWLPH
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Earl A. Larson:D\QH-DQ(DUOZDVDORQJWLPHPHPEHU
of the WSC support staff serving as director of the college’s
physical plant from 1955 until retiring in 1997.
Dean A. Metz:D\QH1RY'HDQVHUYHGDVDSURIHVVRURI
physics for 36 years at WSC, retiring in 2003.
Robert C. Sutherland, 6DQG\2UH-DQ5REHUWVHUYHGDV
a professor of biology at WSC for 24 years, retiring in 1986.
Clair Swanson:D\QH-XO\&ODLUVHUYHGDVDFXVWRGLDQDW
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Dr. Denise Travis*DU\,QG-XO\
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