Summer 2018 Chadron State magazine Greetings from the Retirees recognized at annual luncheon

Dear Chadron State College Alumni and Friends, President By CSC College Relations Bruce Huckfeldt, Print Shop Supervisor Her teaching career be- Spring is always a good time to witness change and there’s no better place to see it than on Chadron State College acknowledged the Bruce Huckfeldt worked at CSC, for the gan at Lexington Junior campus. accomplishments of 13 employees during the first time, as a student in High School. She earned Commencement is the first change that comes to my mind because it’s a special celebration that annual faculty and staff recognition luncheon the late 1970s and early a master’s degree in edu- marks the completion of each student’s academic journey at Chadron State College. True, com- in April. 1980s at the Media Center cation in 1978 before mencement is a bit bittersweet, but it’s a joyous occasion because each faculty and staff member, The following retirees were recognized: Max housed in the basement of spending the following as well as each graduate’s family and friends, can smile as they watch their student walk across Franey, a carpenter who worked from 1987 what is now the Mari San- year teaching in Hill City, the stage. I know it’s special for me when I get to shake each graduate’s hand. to 2017, Dale Grant, Jerry Haugland, Bruce doz High Plains Heritage South Dakota. Change is also easily seen around campus. The lush grass, blooming flowers and budding trees Huckfeldt, Sally Katen, Yvonne Moody, Jeri Center. When he returned When the home eco- Yvonne Moody are always lovely this time of year and not to mention a welcome sight after a long winter. Neuharth, Connie Rasmussen, Sherri Simons, to campus as a full-time nomics program at CSC The campus horizon is changing as well. As I watched the steel go up for the Con Marshall Kathy Stokey, Una Taylor, Brad Wilburn, and employee in September had an opening in 1979, Moody applied. Bruce Huckfeldt Press Box at Beebe Stadium in April, I was overcome with gratitude for the supporters of Chadron Dale Williamson. 1998, it was as an audio- “I was blessed with the administrative lead- State College. This college has an alumni base full of people who care, plan and sacrifice to help Dale Grant, Vice President visual production technician. ership and mentorship of Dr. Edwin Nelson. current and future Eagles succeed. The first phase of the Sports Complex construction is just the Dale Grant won’t have to wear a suit and tie He brought his experience and expertise Dr. Merlyn Gramberg, as well as Dr. Leland latest in a series of major construction projects on campus in the last decade that have all been any more. That’s because gained as a press operator for B&B Printing Moeller, who became a second family,” Moody designed to provide our students with the best possible facilities for their education and enjoyment. Grant, Vice President of and the “Chadron Record.” said. Students and employees benefit from the physical structures on campus, but they also drive change Administration and Fi- During the years the offset press was located She earned her doctorate from the University with their actions. After two years working to meet requirements, Education faculty members and nance who often joked in the Kline Center, Huckfeldt and others dealt of Nebraska in Lincoln and received the Leader students have established the second student chapter of Association of Supervision and Curriculum about his dislike of dress- with issues related to the deterioration of the Award from the Nebraska Association of Fam- Dr. Randy Rhine Development in Nebraska. It is great to see our students make an impact at the state level. ing in business formal building. ily and Consumer Sciences in 2007. President of Chadron State College Spring is also the time that new students are selected from the Chadron, Wayne and Peru cam- attire, retired following About six years ago, the offset press was Jeri Neuharth, Office Assistant II puses to serve as student representatives on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. Spring Commencement. retired after almost 14 million impressions. It Jeri Neuharth is anxious to try retirement During the next year, Dawson Brunswick of McCook will serve as a Student Trustee. Based on However, Grant did was nearly new when Huckfeldt started as a again. She failed it the Dale Grant the leadership he has already exhibited during his time at CSC, I have no doubt he will represent admit he wore a suit and full-time employee. first time. But after being this college well. tie for the college’s commencement ceremo- Huckfeldt was an active campus community in the labor force 51 years, Again, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for all you do. From providing internships to schol- nies because he wanted to honor the students’ member and served as a negotiator for the Ne- she admits it’s unlikely arships to helping facilitate our students’ opportunities for growth and positive change on our achievements. braska State College System Professional As- she’ll seek or accept an- campus, I thank you. “The people you work with are special and sociation for a number of years. other job after she retires that’s the biggest thing I’ll remember. I have Sally Katen, Accounting Clerk III from Chadron State, where Sincerely, a lot of great memories,” Grant said. “I admit Sally Katen admits she’s “a Chadron girl” she’s worked the last 20 it’s nice to attend grand openings of buildings, through and through. years. but graduation ceremonies are the one time I She was born in Chad- Jeri Neuharth Before that she was em- Dr. Randy Rhine wear a suit and tie because it’s a big deal for the ron and has lived in the ployed by Nebraska Public Power District for President students. I’ll miss seeing that.” community all but two 30 years and also was the office manager for He started his CSC career as comptroller in years of her life. While two Chadron State professors who had a private 1998 and two years later became the Director of traveling figures promi- counseling service one year before she came to The Chadron State Magazine is Business Services and Comptroller. In 2006, he nently in the plans for her the college. published twice per year by the was named the Vice President of Administration and husband Duane now Relaxing for Neuharth and Marv, her hus- Inside Alumni Office. and Finance by former President Janie Park. that she’s retiring, they’re band of nearly 60 years, likely means going on Magazine Staff Dr. Jerry Haugland, Professor Sally Katen not planning to move long bicycle rides and gardening. Daniel Binkard George Ledbetter Dr. Jerry Haugland began his Chadron State away. Neuharth remained in Scottsbluff until she CSC Grads at Home Inside the Arctic Circle Kelsey R. Brummels Con Marshall College teaching career in Katen graduated from Chadron High School transferred to the NPPD office in Chadron in 4 Kaleb Center SuAn Reece August 2005 and retired in in 1970. She enrolled at Chadron State the sum- August 1987 and later became the district super- Tena L. Cook Jacob Rissler December 2017. mer of 1970 and was married to Duane Katen visor for the offices from Crawford to Gordon. Dewayne Gimeson Karen Pope Alex Helmbrecht Ben Watson Haugland was a profes- the following New Year’s Eve in Chadron. She She also enrolled at Chadron State and received Math Science Initiative Kris Koza sor of accounting, finance was the customer service representative in the her bachelor’s degree in 1994. 7 Alumni Board of Directors and business law at South- Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co. office in Connie Rasmussen, CEO Lou Alcorn Russ Harford east Missouri State Uni- Chadron for 18 years. After more than a quarter of century of service Tammy Calamari Clayton Riesen versity for more than 30 Almost immediately, she was hired in the to Chadron State College Stephanie Cogdill Vince Ryan years, when he retired in Chadron State Business Office. She will have and the past 14 years as the Jerry Haugland Memories of Crites Hall Ron Grant Shane Shepherd 2000. been there 23 years when she retires on June 30. Chadron State Foundation 8 Bobby Griese Loni Watson He abandoned his retirement in 2005 when Katen’s long been active in the commu- Chief Executive Officer, Please forward address changes to: he became a Professor of Business at CSC, nity. During the 1990s, she was one of five Connie Rasmussen retired CSC Alumni Office, 1000 Main St., primarily teaching undergraduate and graduate women who organized three all-school re- at the end of 2017. Chadron, NE 69337 or email [email protected] accounting courses. unions for Chadron High graduates. She also When a position opened Commencement CSC is a proud member of the Nebraska State Haugland grew up on a ranch outside of served on the Chadron Board of Education at the college dealing with 12 College System. Sutherland, and the opportunity to move to the for 12 years. Title III grants, Rasmussen Past issues of the Alumni Magazine can be region was a homecoming of sorts, according Dr. Yvonne Moody, Professor Connie Rasmussen jumped at the opportunity. found at www.csc.edu/alumni to CSC Business Professor Dr. James Koehn Dr. Yvonne Moody, professor of Applied Sci- She worked as the Title III Program Coordinator Woodhead Legacy Inspires On the Cover: who began his teaching career at the same time ences, came to Chadron State College as an un- for two years before joining the Chadron State The Crites Hall lobby is the starting point for future Haugland started at CSC. dergraduate in 1971. Moody majored in Home Alumni Office. 17 students visiting Chadron State College. These “He was a mentor for myself and other young Economics and stayed to create a second home Rasmussen was the Director of Alumni and elevation and overhead detail views from the original 1938 blueprints showcase the building’s south circular faculty members,” Koehn said. “He was a great and family on campus. Now, after 38 years of Annual Giving until 2003, when she was asked staircase. (Photo illustration by Daniel Binkard) addition with all of his experience.” employment, she has retired. continued on page 2 1 Retirees Since 2015, Stokey has been on the board of son was an excellent golfer and was enrolling Students Stayed Continued from page 1______directors for the CAPstone Advocacy Center. at CSC. He advised Coach Harry Simonton to Dr. Una Taylor, Professor contact Williamson and bring him to the tourna- by the Foundation’s Board of Directors to be its A native of New England, Dr. Una Taylor, ment. The arrangements were made and Wil- Busy in 2018 Chief Executive Officer. joined the faculty at Chad- liamson won the tourney. During Rasmussen’s tenure, the Chadron ron State College in 2006 Golf honors aside, Williamson was a suc- State Foundation’s assets increased to $22 mil- as head of vocal studies. cessful employee at CSC. He came to work at lion and the dollar value of student scholarships She has performed as a so- CSC in November 1983 as an assistant in Insti- distributed grew by 60 percent. Endowed funds loist, recitalist, and accom- tutional Research. Before long, he switched to grew by 54 percent, and in 2016 more than panist throughout New Admissions. 2,431 alumni and friends made charitable gifts England and Nebraska. A few years later, Williamson was promoted to the Foundation. While at CSC, Taylor to Director of Admissions. In 1992 he also be- Sherri Simons, Director taught Women’s Vocal En- came the Registrar. Both of his jobs had many Sherri Simons began her career at Chadron Una Taylor semble, Elementary Vocal responsibilities and after a few months they State College in 1979 as Methods, Introduction to Music Education and were split and he remained the Registrar. a Typist II in the Housing Diction. She led the Community Choir for years Office. At that time, Dr. Ed and was a member of the Graduate Council and Nelson was the college’s Educator Preparation Committee. Save the Date Chadron State College student McKensi Webel president and she would She served as department chair twice, most of Lincoln, Neb., right, guides Norah Shield in Men’s Basketball Reunion a watercolor class during the local Girl Scouts Chadron State College student Gabby Perez of Sioux City, Iowa, explains a game to students from Chadron see four others serve as recently until her retirement in May. Taylor or- November 9 – 10, 2018 ArtVenture on Jan. 28 in Memorial Hall. (Photo by Schools during Challenge Days on April 4 in the Nelson Physical Activity Center. (Photo by Tena L. Cook) president of the college chestrated nearly five years of work preparing Join the Eagles as they open the season Tena L. Cook) before she retired in Sep- for accreditation of the music program by the tember 2017. National Association of the Schools of Music. Texas A & M International University Sherri Simons Simons advanced to Staff This goal became a reality in November 2016. Texas A & M University – Kingsville Assistant I and worked in the south half of the Taylor has served as vocal adjudicator and Watch for details in your mailbox and on Kline Campus Center. Simons was later promoted chairperson for many choral festivals in her the website to Secretary II. home state of Connecticut, as well as New Eng- Simons was named the Interim Housing land, Nebraska, and the western states. Director from 1995 to 1997. She became the Dr. Brad Wilburn, Professor 2018 Ivy Day celebration Director of Housing from 1997 until she re- Even though Brad Wilburn’s favorite job tired. Additionally, she served a time as the was delivering pizzas, he Interim Title IX Coordinator in the summer retired from his longest of 2017. tenured occupation at the Simons witnessed many changes through end of the 2018 spring se- the years including the residence halls chang- mester. ing from single gender to coed living arrange- Wilburn was a rov- ments, major renovation of Work Hall, internet ing professor for a dozen service added and phone service removed from years after he earned his the residence halls, as well as the construction doctorate in Philosophy Cast members of Chadron State College’s production Brad Wilburn of Eagle Ridge Housing. at Stanford University in of “Steel Magnolias,” by Robert Harling, rehearse the Kathy Stokey, Office Assistant III 1993. He taught short stints at Cal-Tech, Stan- first scene in Memorial Hall’s Black Box Theatre on Kathy Stokey arrived at Chadron State Col- ford, Santa Clara, and Washington University in April 5. Pictured are Jennaya Hill, as Truvy, Mickenzi Members of the Eagle Dance Team pose after completing yard work at the Chadron Public Library Annex lege in 1971 as a married St. Louis, before winding up at Chadron State. Loyd, as M’Lynn, and Courtney Smith, as Annelle. during The Big Event on April 21. Front row, from left, Hally Milleson of Riverton, Wyo., and Alyssa Schonder of student living in West Wilburn was hired as an Assistant Professor (Photo by Daniel Binkard) Bennington, Neb. Back row, from left, Ashley Burr of Chappell, Neb., Gabby Moody of St. Paul, Neb., Rose MacClure John Murphy and Ashtyn Nelson were crowned of Whiting, Iowa, and McKenna Jones of Louisville, Neb. (Photo by Tena L. Cook) Court and she retired 47 of Philosophy in the English and Humanities king and queen of Ivy Day on Friday May 4, 2018, at years later as an Office As- department and earned full professor in 2015. Chadron State College. (Photo by Alex Helmbrecht) sistant III in January 2018. He became chair in the fall of 2017. Most recently, she Wilburn, who taught logic, ethics and other worked 11 years for the philosophy courses, and advised the Chess Vice President of Ad- Club, said he has enjoyed every class he has ministration and Finance taught at CSC. Kathy Stokey Dale Grant. Previously, “It’s a luxury being a college professor be- she worked 10 years for Ed Hoffman, Grant’s cause I get to teach stuff that I enjoy to students predecessor. who are excited about learning,” Wilburn said. Stokey and her husband, Jim, high school Dale Williamson, Registrar sweethearts from Lewellen, started their em- Dale Williamson, who worked at Chadron ployment on campus as dorm parents in 1975- State College for nearly 76 at Andrews Hall. 34 years, got his connec- “We’ve made a lot of lifetime friends on cam- tion with Chadron State pus,” Stokey said. College off to a great start The Stokeys returned to campus from 1980 48 years ago. to 1982 to be High Rise dorm parents. In the Before classes began in early 1980s, Stokey was a part-time typist in the fall of 1970, the Eagles Melissa VanDerslice of Columbus, Nebraska, and Five Chadron State College students were accepted to two departments, Language and Literature and entered a golf tournament Blake Hansen of Hemingford, Nebraska, were named the 2018 Platinum Eagle honorees at law schools. They are, front from left, Demonte Nobel Social Sciences. Later, she also was an assistant at South Dakota Mines. Dale Williamson Ivy Day on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Chadron State and Mikaela Fatzinger, middle row, Clayton Hinman, Chadron State College student Jacob Voorhis of Fort Valley, Va., left, performs his senior guitar recital on April to Dr. Michael Cartwright, an academic dean, Randy Hunt, a native of College. (Photo by Alex Helmbrecht) back row, Kevin Zhang and Todd Roenfeldt. (Photo by 16 in Memorial Hall Room 104. He is accompanied by, from left, Kyle Kuxhasen of Mitchell, Neb., Aydin Mack of for a year. Rapid City, was on the team. He knew William- Kelsey R. Brummels) Whitewood, S.D., and Patrick Cassidy of Scottsbluff, Neb. (Photo by Tena L. Cook) 2 3 CSC grads at home inside the Arctic Circle By George Ledbetter cessible by plane. His work carries the responsibil- For two months every winter, the sun doesn’t ity for maintaining key infrastructure for schools, rise above the horizon in Cambridge Bay, Nuna- hospitals, health and social services in a five-com- vut, one of two small communities on Victoria munity region. Island, in the sparsely populated northernmost “The job comes with a lot of travel, so you get region of Canada. to see and experience a very unique part of the That’s a big contrast from the tropical home- world,” he said. lands of Chadron State College alumni Bruce Aye received her CSC degree in business ad- Kambarami and Christine Aye, who hail from ministration in December 2012 and also found a Zimbabwe and Myanmar respectively, and have job with the Nunavut government, as a commu- made their home in the isolated hamlet inside the nity justice specialist. She works in a diversion Arctic Circle for the past four years. program for young offenders and helps victims of “My professors, co-workers and friends re- domestic abuse obtain protection orders. minded me of how much I hate the cold when I “My job is challenging, but also very reward- told them I was moving to the Arctic,” said Aye, ing,” she said. who moved to Cambridge Bay from Chadron in Perhaps surprisingly, the couple said that they 2013. “But here I am, after four years, surviving don’t find cold weather to be the biggest challenge Christine Aye and Bruce Kambarami (Courtesy photo) the two-month-long nights (24-hour darkness) and of living in the Arctic. minus 56 degrees Celsius winters.” “The biggest challenge is the cost of everything, and another international student introduced them. Both Kambarami and Aye had experience in largely because everything has to be flown in,” “We kept bumping into each other after that adapting to a different climate and culture before Kambarami said. “Food is expensive and so is because we were both involved with the Interna- they moved to the far north. Kambarami, who hails transportation.” tional Club and we developed a friendship and a from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, said he was “Groceries aren’t just expensive, it is also not relationship from there,” she said. just 17 and had graduated from as fresh,” Aye said. “And Although the satellite Internet service in Cam- high school when he arrived at not having a lot of op- bridge Bay isn’t the fastest, the couple said they “I had never been to Dr. Kim Madsen, Chadron State College professor of Applied Sciences, stands to be recognized as the recipient of the 2018 CSC Teaching Excellence Award during the Chadron State in 2003. He was tions (is challenging). I are able to stay in contact with family and friends undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Chicoine Center on May 5. (Photo by Dewayne Gimeson) attracted to CSC in part by posi- the U.S. and I thought miss Daylight Donuts via social media. Their jobs also offer enough va- tive reports from his sister, who Hollywood and New York and Taco Johns a lot.” cation time for travel a few times each year. Aye was studying pre-law. City is the U.S. I was Aye still spends lots of said she has visited her home in Myanmar three “She had good experiences time cooking, however, times since moving to Canada, traveled to Zim- Madsen Receives Teaching Excellence Award while in Chadron,” he said. shocked that it was nothing and said getting together babwe once and been back to Chadron, where her By Tena L. Cook arrangements to bring the individual to campus. accreditation of the CDC six times starting in “CSC was affordable and of- like on TV.” with friends for parties sister and brother-in-law live, on a few occasions. Kim Madsen, professor of Applied Sciences, One of the most notable speakers was Dr. Temple 1990. Frink said the CDC is one of two nation- fered the program that I was — Christine Aye and potluck meals is one “I’ve made lifelong friendships (in Chadron),” received Chadron State College’s Teaching Ex- Grandin in 2016. ally accredited Nebraska child development after.” of the things she enjoys she said. “Three of my friends I met in Chadron cellence Award during the annual Faculty and In a letter of support, Dr. Joel Hyer, the Dean laboratories. A desire for further education in the United most about living in Cambridge Bay. There are came with me to Myanmar, and Frances Gon- Staff luncheon in the Student Center’s Ballroom of the School of Business, Entrepreneurship, Ap- States led Aye from Yangon, Myanmar, to Chad- other rewards as well. zalez and her family and Crystal Bach and her in April. plied and Mathematical Sciences, and Sciences The IRA Charitable Rollover has ron State after she had completed a degree in audio “People are friendly, puppies are adorable and family made Chadron feel like home for me.” Madsen said she was honored, excited and and Graduate Studies, said Grandin’s visit was been extended indefinitely engineering in her home country. summers are the most beautiful,” she said. “In Attending CSC while living in Chadron was a humbled to receive the award. an event many of the more than 1,500 attendees Now is an ideal time to take advantage of “Affordability was a big attraction for me, summers we go on kayaking adventures, swim- valuable experience, the couple agreed. “I believe that no one succeeds alone and I am will never forget. a simple way to benefit The Chadron State too,” she said. “I had never been to the U.S. and ming (only for about 10 minutes, because it’s too “For me moving to Chadron in itself has extremely grateful and very much appreciate my Hyer applauded Madsen for being one of the Foundation and receive tax benefits in I thought Hollywood and New York City is the cold), fishing and spending as much time outside taught me so much. It’s living alone, budgeting, family, administration, colleagues, staff, students, first faculty members to teach an FYI course, in return. IRA charitable rollover gifts can be U.S. I was shocked that it was nothing like on TV.” as possible.” finding my place in the world that all contrib- mentors and role models who encouraged and addition to embracing technology to enhance stu- used to support the general fund, create Except for a year off for an internship with In- Cold weather limits the opportunities for out- uted to preparing me for the next stage of my supported me. It has been an amazing journey dent learning. Her students go on to demonstrate or add to an endowed scholarship fund or tel Corporation, Kambarami was at Chadron State door recreation, but the community has an indoor life,” Aye said. “Chadron State College was a with each new day offering new and exciting op- that they are also competent using technology, support other exciting projects or depart- until 2010. He earned a bachelor’s degree in in- gym and Kambarami said he visits it frequently to good experience.” portunities to make a difference in the lives of according to Hyer. ments at Chadron State College. formation technology and a master’s in organiza- play soccer and ultimate Frisbee. “For the most part my CSC experiences were others,” Madsen said. Dr. Teresa Frink, Applied Sciences department tional management and he also worked for the IT Aye’s pursuits outside of work have also includ- good and memorable,” Kambarami said. “Cer- Dr. Yvonne Moody, also a professor in Applied chair, said Madsen’s classrooms are student-cen- Gift Qualifications: department for a time. After completing the mas- ed playing xylophone and singing for a syntho- tain elements and encounters prepared me for the Sciences, said Madsen has had a remarkable ca- tered. • You must be 70½ or older at the time ter’s degree, Kambarami left for Toronto, where pop band called Scary Bear, with a friend, Gloria next stage of life, however, like anything else, a reer since arriving at CSC as a graduate assistant She also noted Madsen’s leadership in design- of your gift. his parents lived, but didn’t stay there for long. Song. In 2014 the group placed 10th in a national lot of it is learn as you go.” in 1983. ing the Master of Education in Curriculum and • The transfer must go directly from “After getting on my feet and yearning for inde- radio contest with an original song, “The Longest Future plans for the couple aren’t fixed, but “Dr. Madsen truly lives the attributes this Instruction: Special Education and Early Child- your IRA to The Chadron State Foun- pendence, I decided to look for jobs further afoot,” Night,” which was inspired by the story of a father include spending a few more years on Cambridge award recognizes. She manages to incorporate hood Education degree approved in 2017. dation. • You can give up to $100,000 per year. he said. “Having left home at 17, I felt fairly com- and son who had to wait three days to be rescued Bay, where they have purchased a house, and skills and theory from her perpetual learning en- Frink also praised Madsen for her vision, plan- • Your IRA rollover gift is excluded from fortable being as far away from my parents as after their snowmobile broke down while they then possibly a move to a larger city or closer to deavors in the projects she leads on our campus,” ning, and grant writing skills that brought the Na- taxable income. possible.” were hunting. The band placed second the next family members. Moody said. ture Explore Outdoor Learning Environment to The job he landed as a systems administrator year, and Song has since moved away, but Aye “I think we are both happy with where we are One of those projects was a First Year Inquiry the Child Development Center (CDC) in 2009. Contact: for the Nunavut government took Kambarami said she is still performing with other bands. in life right now,” said Aye. “We haven’t made course, Survival Skills (FYI 169X), Madsen In addition to teaching, Madsen directed the Ben Watson at 308-432-7007 far from city life, to a town of 1,800 mostly Inuit Kambarami said he first met Aye at the Chadron any concrete plans for the future yet, and Cam- teaches. In it, students are required to contact a CDC from 1989 to 2013 and led the National or [email protected] people in the far north of Canada that is only ac- State Student Center, when she was a freshman bridge Bay is our home, for now.” nationally known speaker and be responsible for Association for the Education of Young Children 4 5 Math Science moving ahead “It all started in Chadron.” — Val Fitch att. 1942, Nobel Prize for Physics 1980

The Math Science Initiative was introduced as a centerpiece of the Chadron State Founda- tion’s goals for the Next Horizon Campaign in 2015. While the Nebraska State Legislature has not yet approved funding for the state por- tion of the project, the Chadron State Founda- tion is working diligently to move this project forward. The 15,000-square foot new north wing cre- An architectural rendering of the Math Science building shows the new wing extending to the north. The project ates modern spaces equipped to accommodate includes renovation of the two wings that comprise the original building. modern teaching methodology and an environ- ment where students and faculty can thrive for generations. Seventy-thousand square feet of renovations over the next two phases will rebuild the exist- ing building, creating an epicenter of science and mathematical study in western Nebraska, while serving the state and region. Tom Tylee, director of the office of academic success, works with Lynda Talady, a writing assistant at the Learning Center in the King Library. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) The Math Science Initiative sets the stage for the future of rural health care and educa- tion within CSC’s region. Countless health professionals, scientists and education leaders Tutoring, planning, advising services combined are already sparking the interest in Science, By George Ledbetter well don’t necessarily know how to approach also advertises the tutoring service through Technology, Engineering and Math. The Math Several months after starting his job as it from the side of composition and organiza- the school newspaper, posters and classroom Science Initiative will shape the futures of Director of the Office of Academic Success tion.” visits. Having success workshops for students generations of CSC students, as well as those The original Math Science Building’s roofline is visible in this aerial view with the new wing leading north toward (OAS), Tom Tylee is busy with projects aimed Math and science are also popular subjects who are placed on probation for low grades in our communities, state, region and country. the campus mall and the residence halls. at boosting student retention rates by consoli- for tutoring assistance and one or two tutors or failing too many classes is another aspect dating tutoring, academic advising and career are available in almost every subject, Tylee of Tylee’s job. planning services in one location so students said. Tylee said he also is developing connec- Planetarium to honor Lois Veath Planning to Amplify Your Impact can find the help they need to be successful. Tutoring at CSC has traditionally been tions with faculty members, as they have the Make a lasting impact on Chadron CSC’s Learning Center, which offers indi- in-person, but the increase in online course closest connection with students. A big influ- State College through several vidual tutoring in writing, math, science and offerings has Tylee exploring online tutoring ence on student retention is one-to-one inter- planned giving options. Whether you other subjects on a walk-in basis at the King to provide the service. The first such effort actions with instructors, whether in advising Library, is the most visible part of the OAS took place in March, when a tutor used video sessions or during office hours, according to put your donation to work today or portfolio. conferencing software to help an American Tylee. benefit CSC after your lifetime, you “Retention is the buzzword these days,” Ty- student in Nicaragua who was taking a math The Career and Academic Planning Ser- can find a charitable plan that has lee said. “Retaining a student that is already class online. Both tutor and pupil could use vices office is another college department appealing tax and financial benefits. here is much more cost effective than spend- a white board to write on and could see each that has been incorporated in the OAS, and is ing time and effort recruiting a new student.” other on their computer screen, Tylee said. also housed in the library. Helping undecided Academic support is one of the keys to Tylee said online tutoring will allow CSC students choose a major field of study, assist- Planned and estate gifts allow you keeping students enrolled, and overseeing to offer summer students individualized help ing with preparing résumés and facilitating to support: the peer tutoring services offered at CSC is a if they need it. and monitoring internship opportunities are • Endowed Scholarships big part of Tylee’s job. Top students who have “I’m going to get a pool of tutors who I among the offices’ responsibilities. • Academic and Program Support been recommended by faculty members and can contact throughout the summer so that we Tylee earned a bachelor’s degree in Eng- • Enhancements across the have expressed interest in tutoring go through can offer online tutoring in the summertime, lish from the University of Montana and a a hiring process and a certification program which I think is a first,” he said. master’s in linguistics, then taught English Chadron State College campus before they can start helping other students Though many students seek help from a as a second language in Montana before tak- with course work. tutor only after they have fallen behind in a ing a job teaching various English courses For a personal conversation on “We want to make sure the help students class, Tylee would like to reach them before at Western Nebraska Community College in charitable options that will impact are getting is valuable and from someone who they are having trouble. “Tutoring is not an Scottsbluff. Following Spring Commencement, Dr. Lois Veath-Podobnik and her family gathered for a photo near the Veath the life of Chadron State College, is well trained,” Tylee said. emergency fix. It’s best when a student can “I love teaching,” said Tylee. “I love being Planetarium in the Math Science Building. The Veath family, back from left: Blake and Angela Veath, Tim and Jisella please contact Ben Watson at The greatest demand for tutoring is in writ- come in early and get into the routine of get- in the classroom, but I found that my strengths Dolan, Dr. Lois Veath-Podobnik, and Klare and Logan Veath. Front, Amelia Dolan and Warren Veath. ing. ting help,” he said. and my passion was growing more to coming Veath-Podobnik, who contributed substantial gifts and services to the college, worked at CSC for 31 years. She 308-432-7007 or [email protected]. “We have about 10 peer tutors in writing, The Office of Academic Success makes an up with projects and solving problems. That’s was a member of the science faculty before becoming Dean of the former School of Arts and Science. She was For more information, go to which is probably the most training intensive. effort to identify students who are struggling why I jumped at the opportunity to come up the college’s Vice President of Academic Affairs for seven years prior to her retirement in 2012 and also delivered csc.myplannedgift.org That’s because a lot of students who can write with course work and offer them help, and to Chadron.” the 2018 Spring Commencement address. (Photo by Alex Helmbrecht) 6 7 State campus,” “The Eagle” said in a 1946 story. The basement museum was initially di- rected by Barbour’s daughter, Eleanor Cook, a Chadron State geology professor. It boasted a significant collection of fossils, minerals and taxidermy mounts. But Barbour soon retired and after her hand-picked successor, Frank Potter, left in 1946, the museum received little attention from college administrators. At some point the exhibits were apparently displaced to make room for a bookstore and in the 1960s many display items were summarily discarded. Parts of the collection were salvaged, how- Crites Hall lobby, December 1987. (Chadron State College Historical Photo) Crites Hall, 1981. (Chadron State College Historical Photo) ever, and are now on display in the Eleanor Barbour Cook Museum of Geology in the Crites Hall construction helped Math Science building. The former museum space now houses Health Services. No other dormitories were built at CSC until Chadron weather hard times 1957, when a residence hall was constructed By George Ledbetter male students, according to a newspaper report. University of Nebraska, where E.H Barbour, just north of Men’s Hall and named for for- Edwin Crites, left, who was a member of the State Normal Board for 22 years, and President Wiley Brooks are Times were tough for the people of north- Despite the need for more rooms, work on head of the geology department, suggested that mer president Wiley B. Brooks. At the same photographed in the vault in the Administration Building. They apparently are looking over a drawing for west Nebraska in the decade that followed the Men’s Hall didn’t get underway immediately, Chadron should have a museum for display of time Men’s Hall was named in honor of Edwin Memorial Hall. The building was in the planning stages for at least five years before the contracts were let. Then 1929 stock market collapse and the subsequent possibly because government funds were used the abundant geological and fossil resources Crites and Women’s Hall for long-time Dean it took three years to complete. Coincidentally, Crites’ funeral was the first event held in the structure. (Chadron years of drought. Local newspaper headlines for other projects, including the Dawes County of the region. One wing of the basement was of Women Edna Work. State College Historical Photo) in the 1930s told of programs providing food Courthouse. designed specifically for museum displays, ex- The construction of three more dormitories residence life, records, disability services, pression. And the grand first floor parlor, with and firewood for local families and numerous Things moved quickly though, after the hibit preparation and research. in the 1960s provided additional living space START and ROTC. Because of deteriorat- its spiral stairways and cantilevered balcony, government public work projects. Normal Board approved dorm projects for the News of the dorm construction was warmly for students and in the 1980s Crites Hall was ing concrete, the front entrance was given a still make Crites Hall a campus show spot The Chadron Normal School, as Chadron colleges at Chadron, Wayne and Kearney at received in Chadron. converted to administrative use. $200,000 facelift in 2015, but that didn’t alter for students and parents who take advantage State College was known, provided a consis- the end of 1937. In early January, 1938, Elliott “There will be considerable opportunity this The building is now the hub of student the feeling of strength and stability that it has of the many college services provided in the tently bright spot in the paper’s stories during and architect Gordon Shattuck visited Colo- spring … to aid the unemployed because con- services at CSC, including financial aid, conveyed since the unsettled years of the De- historic structure. the decade, however, as sports teams remained rado State College to get ideas for the building, siderable work will be done on projects that competitive, a band was organized, the debate and by the end of the month the design for a use WPA (Works Projects Administration) la- Timeline of Crites Hall team won regional renown, and enrollment three-story dormitory to house 106 men had bor. The men’s dormitory at the Normal it is Sept. 1933 President Robert Elliott and Chadron attorney and State Normal was increasing. been approved. figured will use 122 men during the time it is Board member Edwin Crites attend a meeting of the Nebraska “During the last 25 years, the Normal school “The Chadron Men’s Hall has been designed being built,” the “Chadron Journal” reported. Advisory Board of Federal Emergency Administration to receive has been one of the greatest assets of this city,” to give symmetry and balance to the campus Bids for dormitories at both Chadron and funding for a men’s dormitory. the “Chadron Journal” wrote in a 1937 story development,” the “Chadron Journal” report- Wayne were let in mid-March, with C.E. Atwa- about a parade and pageant marking the 25th ed. “It is similar to the Women’s Hall, but var- ter of Grand Island, the builder of Work Hall, Sept. 22, 1933 From the Chadron Journal: “It will be a fine thing for the Normal anniversary of the founding of the college. ied enough to avoid monotony.” awarded the contract. Work started almost im- to have a dormitory for men and it will be a good thing for the Construction of two dormitories, Women’s The two buildings, which feature classi- mediately, and a Masonic cornerstone laying working men and artisans of this community to get a chance to Hall, now Work Hall, in 1932, and Men’s Hall, cally inspired, five-part front facades and face ceremony on April 26 included a parade by work in the construction of this new dormitory. We understand now Crites Hall, in 1938, were among the ways each other across the area known as the Deans’ the Chadron band, Boy Scouts, Job’s Daugh- that common labor will be paid fifty cents an hour and skilled Chadron State helped the community through Green, were placed on the National Register of ters and a special detail of Knights Templars labor will receive not less than $1.20 an hour.” those economic hard times. Historic Places in 1983. The structures have in full uniform. March 1938 Construction on Crites Hall begins “It will be a fine thing for the Normal to “a minimum of classical or Art Deco details, Construction of the building was two-thirds Homecoming 1938 Crites Hall hosts its open house have a dormitory for men and it will be a good just enough to give a hint of historicism and complete and 81 room reservations had been thing for the working men and artisans of this familiarity to a modern building,” the histori- received by July. Homecoming day in early C.E. Atwater Contractor for Crites Hall. Atwater was also the contractor for community to work in the construction of this cal registry nomination declared. October included an open house for the dorm. Work Hall. new dormitory,” the “Chadron Journal” report- As originally configured, Crites Hall had The dorm quickly became a center of activity. 1986-87 Became an administrative facility. Students still lived on the third ed in a Sept. 1933 story about the successful 53, two-person rooms with folding beds and “Accommodating 106 boys, the new Men’s floor for a couple of years following the transition. efforts of college president Robert Elliott and built-in desks. On the main floor it featured Hall … has a large and beautiful lobby, vene- Basement Housed a museum for several years and part of the basement Chadron attorney Edwin D. Crites, a member a spacious, high-ceilinged parlor, with canti- tian blinds, spiral stairs and a large, open fire- served as a student union until Memorial Hall opened in 1954. of the State Normal School Board, to secure levered balcony, semi-circular staircases and place,” an entry in the 1940 college yearbook A quote about the Student Union: “We mostly sold snacks and $140,000 of federal funds for the proposed a fireplace, as well as an infirmary, and an said. “In the basement is the College Museum had coffee and rolls during the day and had a couple of dances a Men’s Hall. apartment for the dorm matron. The basement and the recreation room, scene of many college week at night with the music coming from the jukebox in the old The project wasn’t just to make work for the included a recreation room, kitchenette and functions and most of the collegiate dances.” place,” said Harry Hull, a former manager of the Student Union unemployed. By 1936, student numbers were laundry rooms. Men’s Hall is “the newest and probably fin- and first manager of Memorial Hall. “There wasn’t much room for high enough that the former women’s dorm, now A unique feature of the building was inspired est building on the campus. The lobby of the anything else.” Sparks Hall, was “filled to overflowing” with by a 1932 visit by Elliott and Crites to the hall is one of the show spots of the Chadron 8 9 Alumni Memories: Crites Hall named in honor of Crites Hall respected Chadron attorney

Dr. Vern Wagner, English department head By George Ledbetter Crites served as Chadron city attorney from and teacher of our literary criticism class, The decision in 1957 to honor Chadron at- 1935 to 1942, and was a special attorney for believed there was no more effective way of torney Edwin D. Crites by renaming Men’s the Department of Justice for two years and teaching Shakespeare than acting in a Shake- Hall for him could hardly have been more legal representative for two railroads. speare play. Thus, Dr. Wagner and the students appropriate. Crites was on a committee that In addition to the law, Crites was involved in literary criticism chose “Hamlet” as our pro- raised money to have a state teacher’s col- in banking and business. In 1915 he became a duction, and as an added learning activity we lege established in Chadron, a member of the director of the First National Bank in Chadron. worked out an abridged 120 minute version State Normal School Board for more than 20 He was also a partner in a company known as of the play. years, and instrumental in arranging funding Reitz and Crites, with interests in ranching, a We presented the play for the public five for the dormitory during the height of the De- gravel business and a lumberyard. He was an evenings in what I remember as a large first pression. organizer and first president of the Chadron floor meeting room just to the north as one en- Crites was born in Plattsmouth on Jan. 29, Building and Loan and the Municipal Hospital, tered the front doors of Crites Hall. Our set was 1884. In 1888 his family moved to Chadron, and president of Chadron Flour Mills. a large dais and our props were minimal. Act- where his father, A.W. Crites, opened a law In 1931, Crites was appointed to the State ing and line interpretations took top priority. office. Crites attended Chadron schools and the Normal Board, the governing body for Ne- Public attendance was excellent for each University of Nebraska and was admitted to braska’s four state colleges. One of his early performance and the college newspaper even Crites Hall, July 2017. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) the bar in 1908. After his father died in 1915, decisions there was selection of an architect gave us an extensive good review. Publicity Crites and his brother, Frederick Crites, were for the new women’s dormitory at Chadron. He Edwin D. Crites (Courtesy photo) for the college was good because we even had I lived in Crites Hall from the fall of 1963 until It was a sunny fall day, and I was headed partners in the E.D. and F.A. Crites law firm. also served on the building committee oversee- high school English classes, both in and out of the spring of 1966. I graduated in 1967 with a outside from my dorm room to enjoy it, but Crites continued in the practice until his death ing the project, which was completed in 1932. Crites was also part of the cornerstone cer- town, attend as class assignments. B.S. in Education, and in 1972 with a M.S. in when I descended into the big Crites Hall in 1953. Crites frequently traveled to state board emony for Memorial Hall, shortly before his I was fortunate enough to be chosen as one Education. I taught math and science in Ogallala lobby I found it full of my friends, all staring A.W. Crites had been part of some of the meetings in Lincoln with the college president, death at age 69 in November 1953. The “Chad- of the two Hamlets to play on alternate nights. for 40 years, and am currently in my 10th year at the large black and white TV. On it was the earliest efforts to locate a state normal school Robert Elliott. ron Record” lauded him in a front page story This was one of the most educational experi- serving on our local school board. handsome face of President Kennedy, and I for teacher training in Chadron, and in 1909 At a 1933 meeting of the Federal Emergency as “one of Chadron’s foremost business and ences of my life and even to this day, I still can My most vivid memory of Crites Hall was the sat down on the floor in time to hear him re- Crites was one of five men on a committee Administration, Elliott and Crites successfully professional men for nearly half a century,” recite from memory most of the “To be or not assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I had vealing that a Soviet offensive missile build- charged with raising $10,000 to bolster the made the case for a $140,000 appropriation to and said “his legal career was as illustrious as to be” soliloquy. just gotten out of biology class and was heading up in Cuba had just been discovered, and he project’s chances by purchasing land for a build a men’s dormitory at Chadron. it was long.” Gaylord E. “Doc” Moller ‘59 to lunch at the cafeteria when we heard the news. had ordered a naval and air quarantine of school site. The work paid off in January 1910 “Mr. Elliott and Mr. Crites deserve much Because of the large crowd and Crites’ long The entire lobby of Crites was filled with stu- shipments of offensive military equipment when the State Board of Education selected credit for their efforts to secure this money,” service on the State Normal Board, his funeral Facts and Figures: Crites Hall dents. The beautiful curved stairways were lined to the island. You could see tension on our Chadron for the college. the “Chadron Journal” said. service was in Memorial Hall’s Auditorium, with students, as was the balcony. A very sad, faces as we listened. From 1909 to 1918, Crites served as Dawes The federal funds still hadn’t been released which hadn’t yet officially opened. People $150,000 the cost of somber, surrealistic scene. We were all very quiet and attentive as County attorney. Frederick Crites had the post by 1936 when Crites was elected president of attended from all over Nebraska, including construction Nobody said anything, we all watched the TV he spoke. Earlier wars had been far across for the next 11 years. By the 1920s, the Crites the Normal Board, but in early 1938 the con- prominent Masons, State Bar Association and listened to Walter Cronkite. Much crying an ocean, but this could affect every corner firm was established as one of the area’s lead- struction of the dorm was approved with fund- members, and three Normal Board members. 1938 the year construction and sobbing, but nobody was talking. A scene of the country. We were all registered for ing law offices, and was “highly regarded as ing from a state loan. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery with began and when the that is very much imprinted into my memory. I the draft, and our student deferments would a builder of the community,” Chadron State As a prominent member of the Masonic full Masonic rites. dormitory opened would imagine everyone else who was there also likely be voided if it came to a shooting war. Legal Studies Professor George D. Watson, Lodge, Crites participated in cornerstone lay- In addition to Crites Hall at Chadron State remembers this day very well. The day was October 22, 1962, and every- Jr. wrote in his book, “Prairie Justice 1885 ing for the building, as he had for Hildreth Hall College, the family name carries on in Chadron 64 offices A couple of days later there were about 50 of thing seemed to change that autumn after- -1985.” in 1926. with the Crites & Shaffer law office. us watching when Oswald was shot…history! noon. The President had seen combat, so we 53 double rooms I worked as a floor proctor for two years at felt that he would not rush us into something 2 break rooms/kitchens Crites and desk duty was a favorite. Everyone dangerous. But the Soviets were unpredict- knew everyone and there was support from ev- able, and we were left fearing what might Request for 1 studio erywhere for new students, struggling students, come. Memorial Hall 1 call center etc. One set of dorm parents I can remember was By October 28, the President and Soviet Lee Rawhouser and his family. They had a three- Premier Krushchev had agreed on a formula Memories 1 fireplace year-old daughter at the time who was the darling to end the crisis, and I went back to being of all of us. I remember the last day of school a carefree undergraduate in what had been Late nights of theatre rehearsal, music Crites Hall currently houses Health, as the students were checking out and leaving a fine and peaceful time. I had been living practice, painting and sculpting, plus years Counseling and Disability Services, In- this beautiful little three-year-old standing in the in Crites Hall since the fall of 1960, and by when the cafeteria was located in Memorial formation Services, College Relations, doorway crying, telling us we couldn’t leave! the time I graduated I had roomed there for Hall are only a few memorable activities ROTC, Housing and Residence Life, Busi- Crites Hall was a great place to “streak” from. seven happy semesters. My last memory of that took place in our next featured build- ness Office, Admissions, Records, Interna- The ground level windows and the proximity to that time was loading my old Plymouth con- ing: Memorial Hall. We invite you to share tional Student Services, Student Services, the Student Union made it a perfect launching vertible with my gear in front of Crites as your memorable moments about Memorial Student Affairs, Financial Aid, START, point. Not that I ever did that sort of thing. my friends gathered to say goodbye. I drove Hall in our winter edition. Institutional Research, Assessment, Mar- Crites is such a beautiful majestic building off wishing hard my time at CSC had not Please share your memories, stories ket Development, Title IX, Cheer Team, with many memories. Many times, when I pass ended, as all things must. Two of my dorm or photos about Memorial Hall via email Upward Bound, Institutional Effectiveness through Chadron, I take a side trip to the campus roommates became lifelong friends. A half to [email protected] or mail them to the and International Ambassadors. with my goal to see Crites Hall and recall some century on, I still miss college days and the Alumni Office, 1000 Main St., Chadron, of these great memories. camaraderie we shared in Crites Hall. NE 69337. James Ayres ‘67, MS ‘72 Cliff Reisig ‘64 10 11 Bachelor’s degree recipients receive their degrees during the undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Chicoine Center on May 5. (Photo by Dewayne Gimeson) Commencement speakers In her graduate commencement speech, Podobnik based the theme of her address, Learn from history, be open to twists Blundell reviewed the history of plains in part, on the lyrics of the Rascal Flatts’ song, By Tena L. Cook Services Corps of the Nebraska National Guard, homesteaders like her grandparents who “The Broken Road.” Chadron State College graduates received and Justyn Curtis of Richmond, Indiana, who were able to earn land by moving into the “Looking back on my life like some cosmic advice from one current and one former faculty will be a Field Artillery Officer in the Army. wide open west and improving the land with novel, I am amazed, proud, a little embarrassed, member during Spring Commencement cere- Ashtyn Nelson of Chadron, delivered the buildings and crops. occasionally bewildered, but most of all joyful and monies. Education Professor Dr. Patti Blundell undergraduate opening moment of reflection. “Why do the experiences of the home- grateful for all that has happened,” Podobnik said. spoke at the graduate ceremony in Memorial Stephanie Gardner, also of Chadron, delivered steaders matter to us today? Their experi- Podobnik concluded her remarks by remind- Hall and Dr. Lois Veath Podobnik, former Vice the closing moment of reflection in the program ences molded the values that are part of ing students to call on their CSC support system President of Academic Affairs and science pro- that recognized 247 candidates for bachelor’s this region. Those core values can be traced as they move forward. fessor, spoke at the undergraduate ceremony in degrees. through the history and development of “You’ve been mentored by some of the the Chicoine Center. At graduate commencement, 122 students CSC. We are designated a “Frontier Col- world’s best professors sitting right here. Men Dr. Lois Veath-Podobnik delivers the message to Two Army ROTC cadets were commissioned were honored. Mattie Churchill of Alliance, lege,” meaning “Far and Remote.” If you are and women who will never forget you, will look Dr. Patti Blundell delivers the message to the the graduating class during the undergraduate as second lieutenants during the undergraduate Nebraska, delivered the opening moment of re- a child of the Plains, you are comfortable forward to hearing from you on your travels, graduating class during the graduate commencement commencement ceremony at the Chicoine Center on exercises. They are Jerrick Bowers of Gering, flection. Megan O’Leary of Omaha, Nebraska, with 360 degree skies and sparsely populated and will always be available to give you ad- ceremony at Memorial Hall on May 5. (Photo by May 5. (Photo by Dewayne Gimeson) Nebraska, who will be assigned to the Medical delivered the closing moment of reflection. areas,” Blundell said. vice,” Podobnik said. Dewayne Gimeson) 12 13 Business owners are encouraged to submit their written business plan to the head business NBDC provides services to consultant who then makes comments and re- turns it before the business owner makes any northwest Nebraska businesses advances, according to Dusek. “When the business owner needs to present the business plan to the bank for a loan, he or she is very familiar with the business plan and can answer any questions the banker may have,” Dusek said. The Chadron NBDC’s staff is committed to the free enterprise system and is convinced of the contributions that small and medium- sized businesses can make in that system to the growth of Nebraska, Dusek said. According to Dusek, about 24 to 30 busi- nesses utilize the Chadron NBDC each year. The Chadron NBDC has provided consult- ing services to various Chadron businesses, in- cluding The Bean Broker, White River Feed, Engravers and Fryday’s 120 Bar and Grill, along with Greenhouse in the Snow in Alliance and Table Top Meats in Hemingford. Cody and Chrystal Brooks, center, are honored with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Award for 2017 In May 2017, the NBDC team honored Small Business Person of the Year by Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) staff, from left, Jennifer Cody and Chrystal Brooks, owners of White Wittrock and Dr. Gary Dusek, and SBA District Director Leon Milobar and Deputy State NBDC Director Jean Waters River Feed and recipients of the Small Busi- at the Chadron State College Rangeland Lab May 17, 2017. (Photo by Tena L. Cook) ness Administration’s (SBA) Award for 2017 Nebraska State Small Business Person of the behalf of the SBA, Chadron NBDC staff mem- In the end, the Chadron NBDC exists to help Year. bers presented the award to Finch. businesses get on their feet. Another successful NBDC client is Green- In addition to its normal services, the Chad- “Business consulting helps the business house in the Snow. Russ Finch, owner and ron NBDC also hosts workshops to help busi- owner avoid pitfalls that might otherwise be operator of Greenhouse in the Snow, earned ness owners gain specific business knowledge. big trouble,” Dusek said. “The business own- third place as the 2015 Small Business Admin- In October 2017, the center hosted a Quick- er is still in charge of the new business, and istration Small Business of the Year Award for Books workshop and a social media marketing whether it succeeds or fails is up to the busi- the 3rd Congressional District of Nebraska. On workshop is planned for September 2018. ness owner and specific circumstances.” Chadron couple travels to Paris to reunite with former international students

By Tena L. Cook Even though their host students were not all Chadron residents Mel and Linn Ainslie enrolled at CSC at the same time, a common Cody Brooks, owner of White River Feed, center, speaks with representatives of the Nebraska Business Development Center in Chadron and Omaha and the University of are well-known to the Office of International bond with the college and the Ainslies helped Nebraska-Omaha, Nov. 29, 2016, during a “Get to Know You” NBDC tour of client businesses. (Photo by Tena L. Cook) Education at Chadron State College. Over the everyone strike up conversations, Linn said. years, they have served as host parents to 27 “We even had a Christmas dinner together, By Kelsey R. Brummels and Tena L. Cook Nine Nebraska communities have NBDC students from foreign countries. Mel has been even though we couldn’t find a turkey. But it “I encourage other Northwest Nebraska business owners seek- centers and combine to provide consulting as- a member of the custodial staff for 25 years was really about the spirit and company not business owners to follow ing consulting services can greatly benefit sistance to more than 2,000 businesses each with about 20 of those years in the Student about the food,” Imarazene said. from the Nebraska Business Development year, according to Dr. Gary Dusek, NBDC Center. One student attending the reunion was Olga their example. Start small Center (NBDC) at CSC. head business consultant. Through the years, the Ainslies have forged Rudykh of Russia. She speaks three languages, and dream big. Know your The NBDC, established through a federal The NBDC employees help provide the friendships with international students on day has earned her master’s and works in Paris. customers, provide them with grant to the University of Nebraska-Omaha various services the center offers, including trips in the region, served meals, provided The group used her apartment, about seven excellent customer service in 1977, is an educational service designed assessment services, basic startup packages, moral support and helped students navigate a blocks from the Eiffel Tower, as a gathering to help business owners, especially small marketing research, market planning, strategic new culture. place for meals and hub for their daily tours and always be yourself.” and medium-sized businesses, compete more planning, loan packaging, financial analysis Eighteen months ago, the Ainslies went an of the city. — Leon Milobar evenly with larger firms that have the- re and business reviews, export assistance and extra 4,654 miles to show four of their former Harutyunyan, who speaks six languages, has Former Chadron State College students pose with sources to employ similar business consult- procurement. host students how much they care. They trav- started a doctoral program in Germany. Ima- their host parents at the Eiffel Tower. From left, ing services, according to the Chadron NBDC The NBDC staff provides resources, includ- eled to Paris and spent Dec. 20 through Jan. 5 razene, who speaks three languages, is now Nikolay Harutyunyan, Ferhat Imarazene, Melvin and website. ing a checklist for going into business, to an touring the city together. pursuing his master’s on the southwest coast Linn Ainslie, Lina Abu Awad and her friend Dana The NBDC works with individuals who wish owner who then writes his or her own business “I never thought in my wildest dreams this of France. Lina Abu Awad, of Jordan, speaks Krizem. (Courtesy photo) to start a company, firms that are planning to plan. Dusek said the NBDC’s office assistant would be a possibility. Never in a million three languages and is a student in Germany. expand or pursue new business opportunities, or graduate assistant can help with the finan- years,” Linn said. “What a blessing.” She brought a friend, Dana Krizem, to the re- did for us while in the U.S., you start to believe and firms that are experiencing operational or cials of the business plan, and once questions The idea, started by former students Nikolay union. in pure love. They are good-hearted people,” financial difficulties. Any business in Nebraska about the business plan or financials arise, the Harutyunyan of Armenia and Ferhat Imaraz- “When you see the efforts made just to see Imarazene said. may apply for assistance from the NBDC and head business consultant guides the creation of ene of Algeria, snowballed and things came us, you can’t feel anything but gratitude, love The Ainslies and their former host students basic consulting services are free. the business plan and financials. together, according to Linn. and respect. When you see what the Ainslies are planning a future get together in Rome. 14 15 Sports Football stadium construction progressing well Woodhead Legacy Inspires Women’s basketball team By Kaleb Center Another player in- Danny Woodhead was one of the reasons for- spired by Woodhead was putting in the work to improve mer student-athlete Cody Paul chose to attend Joe McLain, who played By Con Marshall Chadron State College to play football. three seasons with the Ea- Rebuilding the Chadron State College wom- Paul knew about the strong, quick, but un- gles’ legend. In tandem, en’s basketball team is still a work in progress, dersized, running back from North Platte, Ne- the quarterback-tailback but coach Janet Raymer believes it is on the braska, who went on to win two Harlon Hill combo racked up 25 wins, right track. Trophies for CSC. Paul saw Woodhead over- including the first two Di- The Eagles finished the past season with six come multiple rejections and work his way past vision II playoff victories wins and 22 losses after going 7-18 the previ- devastating injuries to make it onto an NFL ros- in school history. ous year. ter and compile nearly 5,000 total career yards At 5-foot-8 and 160 “We’ve got good kids on the roster, players and even catch a touchdown in the Super Bowl. pounds, McLain was who have bought into our system and are will- In mid-March, Woodhead announced his re- initially regarded by the ing workers,” Raymer said. “They want to get tirement from a 10-year NFL career. An undraft- coaching staff as a place- better individually and want to help the team ed free agent out of college, Woodhead played kicker, and intended to improve. We’ll be young again next year and Construction on the football stadium stage of the CSC Sports Complex project is in full swing. The steel for the New York Jets, New England Patriots, redshirt his first year. are adding more good players who will help beams outlining the frame of the new Con Marshall Press Box went up in late March, adding a vertical San Diego Chargers, and most recently the Bal- However, two injuries us.” dimension to the concrete block ground-level structures which were built over the winter. Roofs and siding timore Ravens. and a player absent on a followed shortly in May. June will see the field graded in preparation for the installation of field turf, along The Eagles will miss this year’s seniors, par- with a Daktronics scoreboard with video capability. The Eagles open up their 2018 season Sept. 1 against “A running back of his size isn’t something road trip made him the ticularly point guard Kalli Feddersen, who led Black Hills State. (Photo by Kaleb Center) you commonly see,” Paul said. “Seeing how team’s quarterback by the team in scoring (15.3), rebounding (7.4) Woodhead had so much success here turned my default halfway through and assists (4.0). All three averages placed her CSC men’s and women’s track and field team has productive spring eyes toward Chadron State and made me want his freshman season. among the top 10 in the Rocky Mountain Ath- to play here. He paved the way for us undersized “When I was coming Danny Woodhead played for four NFL teams during his 10-year career, including letic Conference for the second year in a row. By Kaleb Center Jesse Bleidt became the RMAC weight backs. It’s just about hard work, earning your through college,” McLain the New York Jets, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by Mike Novak/San Diego Chargers) Feddersen will long be remembered for her It was a rebuilding year for the CSC track throw champion. spot, and showing what you can do.” said, “Chadron State was ability to draw fouls, get to the free throw line and field program, after losing two NCAA At the NCAA indoor championships, Over the years, Woodhead became an em- the place where, if you’re undersized, it didn’t outside our core recruiting area, we like to and make the opponents pay. She was 194 champions and three All-Americans to gradu- Grimes shocked many by leaping nearly 10 blem of hard work and perseverance. He is now matter, because they’re going to take the hard bring up Danny, and they typically know him of 237 (81.9 percent) at the line this season, ation. inches farther than his previous best, landing more prominent than ever with the news of his workers – the people who put in the sweat. If a from his NFL career.” setting the Chadron State record for most One of the freshmen, however, rose to the a mark of 24-9 to grab sixth place and All- retirement from football during the offseason. kid knows that about Danny, it’s going to mean Woodhead’s legacy, however important to free throws made in a season. Her total was occasion early. Isaac Grimes long jumped 23- America laurels. Woodhead’s story was one of the archetypal a lot. He was a role model for me, seeing what the football program, has found a much wider 91 more than anyone else in the conference feet, 11-inches in his first collegiate indoor The Eagles’ two other national qualifiers were underdog. It was told first by the newspapers of he could do being undersized, and I was prob- audience. His physical stature, his positive at- sank through the regular season schedule and meet, winning the Yellow Jacket Holiday on the women’s side, as sophomore Ashton small-town Nebraska, then the national press, ably even more undersized for quarterback.” titude, his emphasis on family and faith, and ranked second in NCAA Division II nationally. Open. He added two centimeters to that mark Hallsted and senior Ashlyn Hanson both made and eventually it became worldwide, thanks to Woodhead’s journey has now touched near- his blue-collar image all resonate with a broad The others who expended their eligibility the following weekend, putting him on the it into the field for the weight throw. Hallsted his success on the field matched with his savvy ly an entire generation of college players, and swath of society. are center Kendra Baucom, an academic all- NCAA provisional list and eventually sending became a Second Team All-American finishing in news media. he means as much to current and future Eagles “It’s really interesting how Danny’s name conference choice with a perfect 4.0 grade him to the national meet. 11th, while Hanson settled for 13th, matching As Paul’s testimony indicates, that story car- as those who have come and gone. Coach Jay almost always comes up when we’re out point average throughout her college career, Another freshman, Javan Lanier became her 2017 outdoor hammer throw placement. ries along with it a perception of what CSC Long receives daily reminders of the impact across the country, said Karen Pope, Chadron and Letty Rodriguez, whose willingness to the fastest man in the Rocky Mountain Ath- Both women’s throwers, along with men’s represents. the NFL star has on his program. State Foundation Director of Development play in the front line much of the time despite letic Conference, winning the 60-meter dash thrower Cory Martens, were selected to the “It told me there’s opportunity out there for “When we talk about Danny within the and Alumni. “We’re often traveling in some being only 5-foot-6 made her a crowd favorite. at the conference meet. In addition, senior Academic All-RMAC First Team in May. people that might not get a shot in other places,” program,” Long said, “the kids know that’s distant place, wearing Chadron State cloth- he said. “Chadron State gives you that shot, and what Chadron State’s about. The biggest thing ing, and someone recognizes our college. It’s you can be just as successful there as anywhere Danny gave us since he played here was name amazing how many times he’s their connection Long season for men’s basketball team, coach remains positive else.” recognition. When we recruit a player from with Chadron State.”

By Con Marshall players in uniform for several games immedi- It was a long season for the Chadron ately after Christmas. Thumm qualifies for national wrestling tournament State College men’s basketball team. They On the bright side, the absences allowed By Kaleb Center to Western State, Newman, and Fort Hays State. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, defeated their only Nebraska opponents, promising young players such as sophomore For the 50th consecutive year, the wres- At the RMAC Championships, in Colorado but his win, in the Nebraska-Kearney and Bellevue, in No- Jordan Mills and freshmen Walker Andrew and tling program was represented in the national Springs, redshirt freshman Jacob DeSersa consolation bracket, vember, but their only other victory came Eric Jamerman to get lots of playing time that championship tournament in 2018. The team took silver at 149 pounds, and was named All- came by a first-period on December 4. Twenty consecutive loss- should benefit them in the future. experienced attrition, as well as illness, before RMAC Second Team. Another redshirt fresh- pin. He lost the other es followed, five of them by six or fewer Reed, whose last five teams at Otero Ju- finishing the season with two weight classes man, Chance Karst, took fifth at 133. Junior two bouts by a com- points, including a triple overtime setback nior College before he was tabbed the Eagles’ open. Nevertheless, the Eagles managed to Jake Otuafi, at 157, and junior heavyweight bined three points, as in the season finale. coach had a 117-46 record, is also expecting scrape out dual wins over two NCAA Divi- Rulon Taylor also earned fifth-place finishes. he battled back from a Second-year coach Houston Reed acknowl- major contributions from the three players sion II opponents and place five wrestlers at Junior Johnny Porter was sixth at 165 pounds. serious illness which edges it was a tough season. But instead of who redshirted this winter. They are Michael the conference tournament. CSC finished ninth in the team standings. hospitalized him mid- singing the blues, he is optimistic. Sparks, a guard who averaged 12 points each The Eagles went 2-6 in their dual schedule, Taylor took sixth at the NCAA regional tour- season. “I don’t think we’re that far away from being of the previous two years he played at junior dropping three home matchups to Colorado nament in Golden, Colorado. However, it was The program wel- a pretty good team,” he said. college, and a pair of 6-6 freshmen, Jacob Jef- Mines, New Mexico Highlands, and Adams junior 141-pounder Brock Thumm who kept comed 18 new wres- Brock Thumm Center Matt Reader was the team’s only ferson and Kayden Sund. State in January. They won twice on the road, the program’s national qualifier streak alive, tlers, between the fall senior. Last fall, Reed also signed Trey Hladky, a however, at Colorado Mesa in December, and finishing as the region runner-up and taking and spring signing periods combined, and Reed has calculated that players he antici- senior at Campbell County High School in versus Northern State at the Kearney Duals. Both one of the four spots at NCAAs. adds at least two additional signees in the fall, pated would be available this season missed a Gillette, Wyoming. Hladky’s parents, Bubba Jaisean Jackson goes up for a shot during a game last wins came over teams finishing top-20 at the Thumm came one match away from All- bringing the roster back up to a healthy 31 for total of 129 games. The Eagles had just eight and Toni, are both graduates of Chadron State. season. (Photo by Riley Ellis) NCAA championships. Their other losses were America honors, going 1-2 at nationals in 2018-19. 16 17 Alumni Events

Riverton, Wyoming: Back row, Ben Watson, Jerry Kintzler, Lorie Kintzler, Travis Scottsdale, Arizona: Back row, Beverly McKillip, Olga Wilson, Jackie and Lyle Bown, Watson, Ryan ‘Butch’ Cassity, Jake Lockhart, Jamie Lockhart, Bob Willis, Sue John Johnson, Harold Perkins, Gary Shipley, Ben Watson, Russell McKillip. Front row, Whitman, Rex Whitman, Chris Simon. Front row, Wedge Taylor, Kathy Taylor, Susan Norma Perkins, John Winter, Kat Gravatt, Larman Wilson. Goetzinger, Phyllis Willis, Michelle Widmayer. Seattle, Washington: Back row, Rolland Dewing, Katy Tomisser, Casey Wright, Jan Chandler, Arizona: Back row, Mary and Curt Lecher, Ben Watson, Harold Perkins, McNeely, Gay Hoerler, Kathy Green, Ben Watson, Bradley Appleman. Seated, Deloris Perry Beguin, Mike Mykris, Wes and Vickie Cain. Front row, Dick and Bert Lesher, Dewing, Paula Briscoe, Esther and Brielle Appleman. Norma Perkins, Verona Beguin, Carolyn Mykris.

Sheridan, Wyoming: The event was hosted at the Koltiska Distillery, arranged with Casper, Wyoming: Back row, Ben Watson, Jeanne Goldrick, Kevin Goldrick, Sarah alumnus/owner Jason Koltiska. From left: Trey Staff, Angela Simmons, Anthony Barthel, Reagan Barthel, Rian Barthel, Jason Barthel, Ralph Trotter, Dave Avey, Brad Simmons, West Hilzer, Sally Hilzer, Maurine Badgett, Dennis Zowada, Travis Koltiska, Ward. Front row, Mark Allington, Cindy Allington, Virginia Trotter, Angie Hallsted, Tucson, Arizona: Back row, Ben Watson, Tom Brown, Larry Ruzicka, Bill Baker, Bill Broken Bow: Back row, Bruce Correll, Craig Barta, John Smith, Loren Jacobsen, Ben Ben Watson, Richard Spencer, Sue Spencer, Gail Wint, Chris Fuentes. Connie Avey. Wickham. Front row, Trisa Austin, Claire Brown, Judy Wickham. Watson. Front row, Lori Barta, Karen Smith, Cindy Pearson, Cleo Jacobson.

Kearney: Back row, Ben Watson, Paul Briseno, Troy Meuret, Paul Bartels, John A reception for donors who provided funding for the purchase of a new Yamaha McLane. Front row, Edith Deuel, Denise (Phillips) Lehmann, Lindsey Johanson, piano for the CSC music department include from left, Jim and Carol Wright, John Sun City, Arizona: Gene and Jeanne Bievers, Hal Mundschenk, Liz Kinsella, Dan and Mesa, Arizona: Bruce and Marsha Stewart, Rex Brown, Karen Pope, Gayle and Jack Clark Johanson, Dorann Bartels, Karen Pope. Also attending were Colin Wilke and Wentworth, Bill Huntington, Connie Rasmussen, Beth Wentworth, Cheryl and Jerry Donna Contonis, Cash and Deanna Franklin, Ben Watson. Hytrek. Lavon McLane. Cassiday. Seated at the piano are CSC Accompanist Bobby Pace, Professor Brooks Hafey and Dean Jim Margetts.

Dr. M. Martin “Marty” Ramirez ’67 Lincoln, was 70s Class Notes awarded the Nebraska State Education Association’s Robert Eddy ’72 Lincoln, retired Dec. 2017 after 33 2018 Great Plains Milestone Award April 28, 2018. years teaching chemistry and botany at Southeast 60s David ’68 and Phyllis Carlson ’88 Hay Springs, cel- Community College. Lee Beem ’60 and wife Angie, Emmetsburg, Iowa, ebrated 50 years of marriage in May 2017. Henry Loebe ’72 Tigard, Ore., recently retired from celebrate 55 years of marriage in June. Susan (Krajeski) ’68 and John Johnson ’70 Cody, his position as Deputy District Attorney for Marion Michael Varney ’60 Torrington, Wyo., retired Dec. 31 celebrated 50 years of marriage Aug. 12, 2017. County. from 16 years as mayor of Torrington. Paul Hickman ’69 Columbus, recently retired from Gary McCollum ’72 Hulett, Wyo., is retired but still Kenneth Conner ’62 and wife Karen, Ashville, Ohio, Behlen Manufacturing as a press break operator. works part time at Bearlodge Forest Products. travel around the country volunteering to help build William Huntington ’69 Hay Springs, retired Dec. 22, Barbara Skala-Irish BS ’72, MS ’79 Bassett, retired homes after natural disasters. 2017. and is substitute teaching at Rock County Public Schools. Jerry Dishong att, husband of Margaret Dishong Glen ’69 and Vicki Kotschwar ’69 Chadron, were A group of alumni organized a mini-reunion in Omaha. From left, Kelly Bembry Portland, Oregon: Ben Watson, Joann Keder, Doug Keder, Karen Pope, Michele ’98 Aurora, Colo., retired after 51 years with KDUH awarded The Chadron Record’s 2017 Citizens of the Henning, Gretchen Wheeler, Katie Bean, Mitch Bean, Rick Wheeler, Lonell Henning. McCormack. in Scottsbluff. Year title for their years of community involvement. continued on page 20 18 19 Class Notes Dr. Natalie Tymkowych ’99 Rapid City, S.D., left her as associate head coach for four seasons. Joseph Lane ’16 Saint Joseph, Mo., is opening a mini ’02 and husband Derek Fairbury, Feb. 8, 2018. Gerald “Jerry” Dillman ’64 Mitchell, died Jan. 12, position at Franciscan Care Services in West Point to Dr. Kylee Stanley ’08 Fremont, has been an internal golf course called Joe Town Mini Golf. Elijah adopted by Donald ’03 and wife Kristi 2018. Continued from page 19______take a position at Sturgis Regional Hospital. medicine doctor at Fremont Health Internal Medicine Derek Pollock ’16 Johnstown, will become the coach (Satterthwaite) Kleinsasser ’04 Elba, Oct. 2016. Raymond Baker ’65 Columbus, died March 22, 2017. Lance Antonson ’74 Phoenix, retired from the since 2015. for Iowa Western Community College’s inaugural Brynn Lynn to Anthony Levander ’03 and wife Nicole Larry Borland ’65 Cambridge, died March 22, 2017. 00s sports shooting team this fall. Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office after 25 Paul Briseno ’00 Kearney, was just named the new Sandra (Svoboda) Wright ’08 Inman, raises regis- Albion, Sept. 4, 2017. Kenneth Foland ’65 Sidney, died March 26, 2018. years of service as a deputy public defender. city manager for Brookings, S.D. He has held the as- tered Angus cattle and sells bulls and beef. Breanna Stickels ’16 Gering, became a police officer Finley to Dawson Moody ‘06 and wife Alicia Crawford, Treva Mercer ’66 Alliance, died April 19, 2017. Steve Mercure ’74 Tecumseh, marked his 40th year sistant city manager position in Kearney since 2015. Lori (Bortner) Harding ’09 Cambridge, presented at with the Gering Police Department in January 2017. Oct. 12, 2017. practicing law in 2017. Faye (Kidder) Boyles ‘67 Mullen, died July 23, 2017. Diana Crystal ’00 Scottsbluff, owns Diana’s Pet Care, the 2018 Miss Rodeo Nebraska Rodeo Queen Clinic Lane Swedberg ’16 North Platte, was named the Weston Earl to Melvin ’07 and wife Lindsey (Michael) Elizabeth (Monasmith) Sprock ’74 Crawford, is a pet sitting business in Scottsbluff. in March. The clinic offered tips, tricks and pageant 2018 sixth grade through 12th grade North Platte Oldaker ’08 Chadron, June 8, 2017. He joins siblings Rita (Helfrich) Wilson att. Gering, died Nov. 18, 2017. strategies to attendees. Public Schools Foundation Teacher of the Year. He retired from teaching Head Start and working on Stephen “Andrew” Doll ’00 Scottsbluff, and his fa- Damien and Katelynn. Jo Ann (Storek) Foster att. wife of R. Nelson Foster her parent’s ranch in Sioux County. She is the proud teaches math at Madison Middle School. ther took over Johnson Cashway in Gering in 2014 Adam Hoesing ’09 Scottsbluff, has been accepted Ava to Benjamin ’08 and wife Nicole (Hagan) Martin ’68 Mesa, Ariz., died March 15, 2018. grandmother of nine. from his grandfather Bud. The business has been in into the Nebraska Water Leaders Academy. He is an Makayla Daysh att Tauranga, New Zealand, was ’08 Grand Junction, Colo., Oct. 16, 2017. Gerald “Gerry” Brockmoller att. Gillette, Wyo., died Roger Ingabrand ’75 Farson, Wyo., received a heart the family since 1976. associate attorney with Simmons Olsen Law Firm, P.C. selected for the New Zealand Women’s Maori bas- Joslyn Jean to Micah Smith ’08 and wife Jadrianne Dec. 6, 2017. transplant in Dec. 2017. He is recovering well. Jason Farnsworth ’00 Kearney, is the new executive Krisha Sibrel ’09 Sulphur Springs, Tex., is a high ketball team playing at the Indigenous Games. She also plays rugby and helps run the sports academy at Charleston, Ill., March 30, 2018. Carrie (Warren) McCowen ’76 Ogden, Utah, recently director for the Platte River Recovery Implementation school teacher and head girls’ basketball coach with 70s Tauranga Intermediate School. Jaxon John to Giselle (Anderson) Kruse and hus- retired. Program. Willis Independent School District in Willis, Texas. Avis (Kennedy) Blaylock ’70 Newport, N.C., died band Jacob Osceola, Aug. 2017. Otis Frazier att Avondale, Ariz., was inducted into the Tanner Rockwell ’09 Casper, Wyo., works as a Bethany Bergstrom ’17 Axtell, is attending graduate Sept. 9, 2017. Ronald Haden ’77 Aurora, retired this year following school at UNL for etymology. 37 years as a science teacher and girls track and cross 2017 Colorado Football Conference Hall of Fame. vehicular crimes investigator for the Casper Police 10s Dale Mundorf ’70 Long Pine, died Jan. 1, 2017. Department. Ashley Fenning ’17 Bayard, has been appointed 4-H country coach. The track team won state in 2017. Tony Biesiot MS ’02 Lead, S.D., was named Region 7 Carter William to Mark ’10 and Lauren (Platt) Haag Edward Buettner husband of Marvel Buettner ’71 Hay Extension Assistant for Box Butte County. Daniel Hanson ’77 Rapid City, S.D., is working on High School Principal of the Year by the South Dakota Adam Sterup ’09 North Platte, teaches American ’12 Scottsbluff, April 24, 2018. He joins brother Colton. Springs, died Feb. 13, 2018. History at Adams Middle School and coaches Junior Andre Richardson ’17 Yuma, Ariz., is teaching at a book about the discovery of the Mammoth Site in Association of Secondary School Principals. He has Mathias Don to Shannon (Neibauer) Boyer ’13 and Dr. Robert Ripp ’71 Kearney, died Nov. 28, 2017. Hot Springs. been the principal at Lead-Deadwood High School for Legion baseball, high school softball and girls’ basket- Kofa High School. husband Damian Great Falls, Mont., April 24, 2018. Eldora (Miles) Hardy ’72 Buffalo, Wyo., died April 20, four years. ball. He and his wife Jordan are expecting their first Curtis Stevens ’17 Creighton, is teaching band at child in September. Oliver Roelle to Tiffany (Roelle) Gholson ’14 and 2018. 80s Tara Foster ’02 North Platte, was named the 2018 Creighton Community Schools. husband Andy Wayne, April 9, 2017. Terri (Scofield) Gaeddert ’87Salina, Kan., was hired Mac Norman ’72 Bridgeport, died Dec. 31, 2017. pre-K through fifth grade North Platte Public Schools 10s Gabriela Varela ’17 Scottsbluff, is working as a mar- as the first ever director of academic operations at Foundation Teacher of the Year. She teaches fourth Landon John to Brandon ’14 and wife Rachel (Mack) Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus. Ryan Heib BS ’10, MS ’16 Casper, Wyo., is a special keting specialist redesigning and promoting the eCen- Girard ’16 Chadron, March 7, 2018. Letha (Robertson) Sonnenfelt ’72 Grand Island, died grade at Lake Maloney School. agent on the computer crimes team of the Wyoming ter at Twin Cities Development. Sept. 25, 2017. Shawn Kreman ’87 Swisher, Iowa, was selected as Tyler to Katy (Stewart) Hughbanks ’14 and husband Jana Mason BS ’03, ME ’09 Scottsbluff, will be the Division of Criminal Investigation. Jerry Weber ’72 Rapid City, S.D., died Dec. 27, 2017. superintendent of the West Lyon School District. principal at Bluffs Middle School next year. MARRIAGES Ryan Hay Springs, June 2017. Joseph McLain BS ’10, MS ’12 Storm Lake, Iowa, Marle “Chip” Smith ’76 Lincoln, died March 5, 2018. Dr. Lisa Boggs BA ’89, MS ’92 Weatherford, Okla., William Teerlinck ’04 Buffalo, N.Y., was promoted to has been named offensive coordinator and wide re- Dr. Gretchen (Glode) Newberry ’54 Tucker, Ga., Baileigh Madilynn to Jon Lordino ’14 and wife Jamie was inducted into the Sutherland High School defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills. ceivers coach at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, married David Newberry. Bennington, Nov. 21, 2017. Nancy (Kincaid) Bohlander ’78 Florence, Ariz., died Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. She is an associ- Iowa. Dec. 25, 2017. ate professor of biology at Southwestern Oklahoma Bert Wright MS ’04 Scottsbluff, will be the principal at Laura (Snow) Schmidt ’90 Rapid City, S.D., married OBITUARIES Westmoor Elementary School in Scottsbluff next year. Joel Schommer ’10 Wahoo, is a project manager at Mike Schmidt July 2017. Dorothy “Dolly” Finney ’78 Cheyenne, Wyo., died State University. Jan. 23, 2018. Maj. Travis Gilchriest ’05 Fort Laramie, Wyo., was M.E. Collins Contracting. Brooke (Lutz) Robertson ’08 Ogallala, married FRIEND 90s recently assigned to the Walter-Reed Army Institute of Dominick Casey MS ’11 Roseville, Calif., was re- Nathan Robertson Dec. 31, 2017. Kurt Klein Saline, Mich., died March 6, 2018. Shirley (Miller) White ’78 Lincoln, died Feb. 7, 2018. Michelle (Rose) Coolidge ’90 Bayard, is the admin- Research just outside of Washington, D.C., following a cently appointed acting city manager by the Roseville Aaron Bauer ’09 California, Md., married Claire Delores (Turja) Nelson ’79 Scottsbluff, died March istrative services coordinator at Western Nebraska Virginia Stryker Lincoln, died March 29, 2018. six year stint at Joint Base San Antonio in Texas. He is City Council. Moran Dec. 9, 2017. 2, 2018. Community College. She is also finishing up her first a U.S. Army Medical Entomologist. term as mayor of Bayard. During her term she was Kate Jungck ’11 Seward, is an English teacher at Dr. Matthew ’11 and Dr. Paige (Bosch) Nielsen ’10 40s 80s elected chair of the Western Nebraska Economic Daniel Hughes ’05 Volga, S.D., was named South Seward Middle School. Wheatland, Wyo., married June 10, 2017. James “Jim” Butler ’46 Lincoln, died Feb. 28, 2018. Dakota Region 2 Coach of the Year for his work as Thomas Erickson ’81 Ericson, died Sept. 10, 2017. Development Group. Darren Tobey ME ’11 Oxford, was hired as Andrew Talbert ’11 Minden, married Sarah Young head football coach at Sioux Valley High School. Superintendent of Broken Bow Schools. 50s Gerhardt Golba MA ’81 Spearfish, S.D., died June Kim (Johnson) Hilderbrand ’90 Casper, Wyo., Sept. 30, 2017. Dwane Krieger ’50 Holland, Mich., died Jan. 3, 2018. 30, 2017. teaches at Southridge Elementary and recently re- Stephanie (Blake) Malcolm ’05 Palisade, is running Trey White ’11 Paxton, has held the title of Nebraska Travis BA ’14, MS ‘16 and Kristina (Harter) Reeves Leah Jean “Jeanie” (Quinn) Thomas ’50 Grand ceived her National Board Certification. for the legislative seat in the 44th district. She is a High School Rodeo Association Judge of the Year Gloria (Erdman) Ryan ’81 Mitchell, died Dec. 6, 2017. third grade teacher at Wauneta-Palisade Schools and, BS ’13, MS ‘16 Chadron, married April 21, 2018. Junction, Colo., died Nov. 10, 2017. Laura (Snow) Schmidt ’90 Rapid City, S.D., is teach- 2014, 2015 and 2017. His wife Becky (Grimm) White Kathryn Graham wife of William Graham MS ’82 along with her husband, owns Sodtown Sundries, a Hannah (Lee) Fry ’14 Firestone, Colo., married Kyle Dorothy (Bloom) Allen ’51 Choteau, Mont., died April ing music at Wilson Elementary. The youngest of her att held the title in 2016. She is the first female to hold Danvers, Mass., died July 5, 2017. grocery store in Palisade. Fry June 2, 2017. 15, 2017. four children is following in her footsteps attending the title. Mayebelle Hooper ’83 Gordon, died March 6, 2018. Lindsay (Erwin) McLaughlin ’05 Wayne, was hired Tyler “TJ” ’14 and Karissa (Cochrane) Harvey ’14 Jack Dinnel ’51 Wheatland, Wyo., died Feb. 3, 2018. CSC and majoring in music education. Jacob Iodence ’12 Kingman, Ariz., stepped down as Christopher Eicher ’83 Rapid City, S.D., died Jan. as an assistant professor of business and marketing Lee Williams High School football coach to take the Gering, married July 22, 2017. David Motsick ’92 Sheridan, Wyo., took medical re- at Wayne State College. Joseph Conrad Huerta ’55 Cozad, died Dec. 1, 2017. 7, 2018. position of athletic director. Miranda (Miles) King ’14 Gering, married Jordan tirement from the Wyoming State Patrol on Oct. 31, Lavern Neihart wife of Donald Neihart ’56 Worland, Sidney Harchelroad ’83 Imperial, died Jan. 30, 2018. 2017, after being hit head-on by a drunk driver in Sept. Janelle (Dinnel) Schultz MS ’05 Scottsbluff, was hon- Beau McConnell ’13 Sidney, was named Sidney High King July 8, 2017. ored by the Journalism Education Association with a Wyo., died Sept. 12, 2017. 2016 while on duty. He was awarded the Purple Heart School head wrestling coach. Sam Parker ’14 and Elizabeth (Dahl) Parker ’15 Mary Lou (Reno) Kline ’84 Aurora, Colo., died March for his service in June 2017. Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to Phillip Rickey ’57 Gering, died April 16, 2018. 3, 2018. scholastic journalism throughout her career. Barbara Lawrence MS ’14 Deland, Fla., is an assis- Chadron, married Feb. 10, 2018. Tricia Lukawski ’93 Saint John, Ind., is being in- tant athletic trainer at Stetson University. Lindsey (Comings) Johanson ’15 Lexington, mar- Margy (Christensen) Olson ’58 Scottsbluff, died Dec. Alice (Bogle) Manion ’84 Alliance, died July 30, 2017. Ansley Mick ’07 Lincoln, has been accepted into the 31, 2017. ducted into the RMAC Hall of Fame in July 2018. She Chelsey Greene ’15 Concordia, Kan., will be teach- ried Clark Johanson April 8, 2017. Lisa (Domingo) Cook att. Crawford, died Jan. 10, is the all-time women’s basketball scoring leader and Nebraska Water Leaders Academy. She is the direc- tor of state government relations and the NEFB-PAC ing Family and Consumer Sciences and serving as Shelby (Guy) Thompson ’15 Centennial, Colo., mar- H. G. “Gene” Cooley ’59 Casper, Wyo., died March 2018. possessed 12 school records when she graduated the FCCLA advisor at Concordia Jr./Sr. High School. 19, 2018. from CSC. at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation in Lincoln. ried Trey Thompson June 17, 2017. Bryon Armstrong ’87 Loveland, Colo., died Jan. 17, Chris Wagner ’07 Ulysses, Kan., has been selected Kylee Polsley ’15 MS ’18 Murfreesboro, N.C., Mariah (Busch) Webb ’15 Scottsbluff, married Dakota Gerald “Bud” Jenniges ’59 Hot Springs, S.D., died 2016. Troy Lurz BS ’94, MS ’05 Gibbon, has been se- Nov. 15, 2017. Vice President of Grain for the Garden City Co-Op. became the assistant softball coach at Chowan Webb Nov. 11, 2017. Connie Frank ’87 Scottsbluff, died Feb. 26, 2018. lected to receive the Nebraska State Association of University in January 2018. Secondary School Principals Distinguished Service Mario Chavez BS ’08, MS ’11, BS ’14, ME ’17 Jonathon “Drew” Wohlers ’15 Chadron, married 60s Award. Scottsbluff, was recently hired as dean of students at Dustin Stodola ’15 Scottsbluff, will be the next wres- Jordan Nichols Aug. 26, 2017. Joseph Volger ’61 Cheyenne, Wyo., died April 16, 90s tling coach at Scottsbluff High School. Daryl Besco ’92 Oelrichs, S.D., died March 16, 2018. Jennifer Reisig ’94 Scottsbluff, was hired as the the Gering Freshman Academy. He will also be the 2018. new executive director of the Western Nebraska assistant activities director for Gering Public Schools. Robert “Spike” Jordan att Scottsbluff, was named FUTURE EAGLES Richard “Rick” Sullivan ’62 Federal Way, Wash., James Farley ’97 Ft. Morgan, Colo., died July 27, Community College Foundation. James Miller BS ’08, ME ’13, ME ’15 Gering, will be the new editor of the “Hemingford Ledger” in March. died Sept. 25, 2017. 2017. In April he was named Outstanding Young Journalist at 00s the new activities director and assistant principal at Thomas Bo to Vince ’01 and wife Erin (O’Brien) Ryan Rod Clause ’95 Gering, opened Der Topher, a pottery the Nebraska Press Association conference. Muriel Hensley ’63 Beloit, Kans., died March 25, 00s studio and art gallery in Scottsbluff. Bayard Public Schools next year. ’01 Chadron, April 15, 2018. He joins siblings Tate, 2018. Kandace Lewis MA ’07 Ogallala, died Nov. 28, 2016. Ryan Milner MS ’08 Moorhead, Minn., was named the Jeffery “Wyatt” Clark Wellfleet, was promoted to vice Carter, Creighton and Nellie. Andrea Hamburger ’96 Torrington, Wyo., recently president of Sandhills State Bank. Dr. Charollene (VanderPol) Coates BS ’64, MA ‘70 went on a ten day mission trip to Costa Rica. 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Homecoming 2018 Saturday, September 29 Schedule of Events 8 – 9 a.m. Alumni Coffee & Registration – 6 p.m. Reunion Group Social and Dinner Thursday, September 27 Student Center Lobby 50 Year Reunion for Class of 11 a.m. Survivors Luncheon* – Country 8 a.m. Eagle 5K Run/Walk – NPAC 1968** Kitchen, eat at noon Contact Cassie Mitchell, Baker Era Reunion*** 308–432–6392 for details Friday, September 28 9:30 a.m. Parade – Main Street 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration in Alumni Office – 11 a.m. Homecoming Luncheon – Sparks Hall Student Center Ballroom Noon Eagles Luncheon – Student Recognition of Family Tree, Center Bordeaux Room, visit with Alumni Award Recipients and President Rhine Alumni Reunion Groups 2–3:30 p.m. Campus Tours – Student Center 1 p.m. CSC Football vs. Western State 5-7 p.m. Homecoming Huddle – Don University, Elliott Field Beebe Stadium Hospitality Room 4 p.m. Postgame Reception at Country Open to all CSC alumni and Kitchen friends 6 p.m. CSC Volleyball vs. South Dakota 6 p.m. CSC Volleyball vs. Black Hills State School of Mines and Technology University – Chicoine Center

Homecoming Registration See the website for details about events. Please save, this will be the only notice! Deadline is September 20, 2018. Return with your paid reservations to: CSC Alumni Office, PO Box 1210, Chadron, NE 69337 or call 308–432–6366. OR register and pay online at www.csc.edu/alumni/events/homecoming.csc Name ______Grad year ______Spouse/Guest ______Grad year ______Additional Guest(s) ______Address ______City, State Zip ______Chadron State College Night Phone ______at the Ballpark on July 28 Contact e–mail ______Thursday, September 27: Saturday, September 29: The Rockies play the Oakland Athletics Survivors Luncheon* Homecoming Luncheon and it is Star Wars night at Coors Field. Order from the menu # attending ______$17.50/adult #____ $______Game time is 6:10 p.m. $8/12 & under # ____ $______Discounted tickets will be available Friday, September 28: 5 & under are free # ____ $______to purchase through the Alumni Eagles Luncheon $11/person #_____ $______Office for $25 (face value is $40). Homecoming Huddle $10/person #_____ $______Contact the Alumni Office to order Total $______tickets in the CSC seating block – Grand Total $______*Survivors Lunch members will receive a postcard with details. field level of the outfield, **A specific RSVP for 50 Year Reunion activities will be mailed to class members. along the first baseline. ***A specific RSVP for Baker Era Reunion activities will be mailed to members. Call 308-432-6366 or Check our website: www.csc.edu/alumni/events for details about Homecoming. Or visit our Facebook page, Chadron email [email protected] State Alumni.