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he 2013 Commencement TCeremony was held May 11 in the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus in Trenton. More than four hundred candi- dates for graduation received diplomas and certifi cates at the ceremony. The previous evening twenty-nine nursing students from the NCMC Maryville Outreach site received their Associate Degree Nursing pins at a pinning ceremony in
2013 Commencement Ceremony at KCC held on May 11, 2013
Alex Cross and Michelle Patton the Charles Johnson Theater at Northwest Missouri State University. On the afternoon of May 11 two pinning ceremonies were held in Trenton. Twelve nursing students from the NCMC Bethany Outreach site received their Licensed Practical Nursing pins at the First Baptist Church, and 33 nursing students from the Trenton campus received their Associate Degree Nursing pins. Congratulations to the Class of 2013! A list of graduates is available at www.ncmis- souri.edu/news/Pages/ StudentstoGraduateonMay11. may13.aspx. Students from the NCMC Bethany Outreach site receiving pins are, from left, front row: Tiff any Darby, Chasity Filley, Kelly Hamilton, Lora Girsch, Jessica Peery, Carmen Buntin; back row: Jessica Seamster, Rebecca Evans, Stephen Nixdorf, Lauren Melte, Donna Dierenfeldt and Nicole Peery.
2 Maryville Associate Degree in Nursing graduates, left to right, front row: Stephanie Blaine, Level Two Nursing Instructor; Angela Parker, Sidney Borowski, Lisa Boyd, Christina James, LaDonna Giffi n, Shelly Murphy, Shanna Wallace, Erin Greer, Sue Nichols, Level Two Nursing Instructor; second row: Rodney Blair, Rebecca Morehouse, Macoe Street, Kelly Wilson, Roxanne Willming, Ashley Flook, Jillian Donovan, Amanda Gentry; third row: Abigail Jones, Courtney Carson, Nicole Thomson, Kristine Dean, Shelby Chesnut, Sarah Hennier, Michele Schultz; back row: NCMC President Dr. Neil Nuttall, Charles E. Stone II, Julie Day, Jared Conard, Katie Gillis, Michael Weston and Brenda Harrison. Photo courtesy Kay Wilson, Nodaway News Leader
2013 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates from the Trenton Campus include (not pictured in order): Ashley Ahnefeld, Kristen Anderson, Aimee Aukshun, Sharon Bratsberg, Lindsee Buckalew, Brooke Caldwell, Alicia Castro, Tonya Clutter, Megan DeKam, Katelyn Dillon, Bailey Dodson, Jessica Harris, Tonya Johnson, October Lantz, Jenny Lybarger, Courtney Manning, Emma Martinez, Chante McKim, Debbie Nixdorf, Hannah Oyler, Tosha Phillips, Amy Price, Rochelle Robinson, Kurrin Shelton, Sabrina Shoop, Kimberly Slaughter, Sarah Smith, Jennifer Snyder, LeAnne Sweet, Alicia Tiney, Heather VanDeventer, Katie Walker and Brenda Warner. Photo courtesy Diane Lowrey, Republican-Times
Foundation & Alumni News 3 Gifts in Action Scholarship Campaign Underway he North Central Missouri College Foundation beyond our area, taking with them the strong work Thas kicked-off our Gifts in Action Scholarship ethic and integrity they developed through local insti- Campaign which will help educate tomorrow’s tutions and rural family life. I fi nd it both a personal leaders. Contributions to Gifts in Action assure responsibility and honor to assist North Central in the growth of endowed scholarship funds, thereby continuing to build the scholarship endowment to allowing current students and generations of future assist these students from our area and beyond to students to pursue their educational goals. Our goal is complete their studies. I encourage North Missouri to increase the NCMC Foundation Scholarship to two citizens and friends of North Central Missouri College million dollars. These additional funds will help the to join us in this most important endeavor of assisting educational dreams of many deserving students come in the education of our future leaders. Please join us in true. this campaign.” I am a single mother North Central Missouri College provides an aff ordable, quality ofo two beautiful education, yet the reality for students childrenc and money includes rising college costs coupled with declining funding source. For is very tight. I have example, there has been a 25% workedw diligently in decrease in state aid for students. my studies and have In the past, the Pell Grant covered most of a qualifying student’s college been blessed with expenses, but today, students need to scholarshipss along borrow more funds to complete their college education. thet way. Students awarded scholarships will be recognized and rewarded for their JustJ when I thought hard work, merits, and dedication. I would not be able Increasing the amount of scholarship funds helps NCMC to be competitive in tot pay for books, gas, spite of governmental funding short- or tuition, a scholarship saved me from the falls. With additional scholarship funds, North Central will continue to attract burden of how to make it through the tough and retain a bright and diverse student times. A grateful student–Shelly Kelly Gary Black and Chris Hoff man are Cochairmen for the Gifts in Action Scholarship Campaign. Gary Black commented, “Since its inception, North Central Missouri College has played an important role Many students like in producing fi ne students and cultivating many me really appreciate leaders who have returned the NCMC Foundation to our Green Hills area of northern Missouri. Those scholarships; they have graduates have continued really helped us to to four-year institutions and technical institutes to achieve our goals in complete their studies and furthering our education. many have come home to take positions of leadership Thank you–Clay Oneal in their various hometowns. Many other North Central graduates have also continued to serve in corporations and communities 4 body and ultimately provide qualifi ed professionals in Named endowed scholarships start at $15,000 which a wide variety of fi elds. allows for $350 per semester to be given to a student The NCMC Foundation’s Knowledge Fund is an each year. At the $20,000 level, $500 per semester can endowed composite fund of all money given toward be awarded to a student. Please contact Teresa Cross scholarships that aren’t in specifi c named scholar- at 660-359-3948, ext. 1403 or by e-mail at ships. The Foundation is looking to increase both the [email protected] to discuss how you can Knowledge Fund along with the number of endowed set up a named scholarship in honor of your family or named scholarships. in memory of loved ones. Establishing a named scholarship in honor of a family Every gift will make a diff erence in the lives of NCMC or in memory of a special friend is a wonderful way students and help the leaders of tomorrow achieve to leave a legacy. These endowed scholarships can their higher education goals. Your Gifts in Action will be awarded in accordance with the donor’s specifi c allow scholarship recipients to more fully participate in college life and eventually enter I laughed, I cried, I jumped for joy! the workplace without These are true testimonials from crushing debt. students just like me who received Gifts of all sizes are welcome a North Central Missouri College and will help Foundation Scholarship, students us grow the endowed schol- whose lives were changed just arship funds. because somebody cared enough You can make your donation to donate money so that they to the Gifts could go to school. in Action Scholarship Thanks–Lauren Fox Campaign by sending a check, made wishes. Donors who have benefi ted from scholarships payable to NCMC Foundation, to North Central themselves can “pay it forward” by establishing a Missouri College, Development Offi ce, 1301 Main named scholarship with their Gifts in Action. Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683 or by calling the NCMC Development Offi ce at 660-359-3948, ext. 1415. Thank “Named scholarships are a great way for families you in advance for considering a donation that will to remember and honor loved ones through a gift truly make a diff erence in the lives of NCMC students in the form of scholarships to deserving students,” and have a positive impact on them. commented Development Director Teresa Cross.
Second Annual Golf Tournament o you enjoy golf? Are you looking for ways to Dhelp North Central Missouri College students? Then make plans to join us for our Second Annual Golf Tournament that will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Riverside Country Club in Trenton, Missouri. Proceeds will benefi t the NCMC Foundation Knowledge Scholarship Fund and will help many students achieve their higher education goals. Get your team together for this three-person scramble. Our Pirate student athletes from the baseball, softball We will kick-off the day with breakfast and then the and men’s/women’s basketball teams will be volun- fi rst group will tee-off at 7:30 am Lunch will be served teering all day so you will have the opportunity to beginning at 11:00 am, for both the morning and meet our players and hear fi rst-hand how scholarships afternoon fl ight. The second group will have or will positively impact their lives. tee-off at 1:30 pm. Foundation & Alumni News 5 Foundation Welcomes New Members Allan Seidel water pollution compliance in Missouri by then Governor Mel Circuit Courts and worked in the Carnahan, and he actively served in he North Central Missouri Consumer Aff airs Division. this role from 1997 to 2003. He was TCollege Foundation is pleased president of this board in 2001. to announce and welcome Allan In 1974, Allan returned to Trenton Seidel to our Board. as the Grundy County Prosecuting Mr. Steele grew up on a family Attorney and went into private law farm and was the fi fth genera- practice with Miller, Humpreys and Seidel, now Seidel, Havens and Dennis. Mr. Seidel was a board member of the Young Lawyers Council from 1976-1982 for the Missouri Bar Association and member of the Missouri Bar Board of Governors from 2003 to 2011. He was also the past president of the Third Circuit Bar Association. Allan’s wife, Carol, is a graduate of Mr.r SeSeidelidel iiss a grgraduateaduate ooff TrTrentonenton NCMC. They have four children: High School and Trenton Junior Kim Seidel McDaniel of Salt Lake tion of his family to operate College, now North Central City, UT; Erin Seidel Hughey of their farm, beginning his career Missouri College. He was a member Washington, DC; James and in 1965. His farming operation of the conference championship Jeremiah Oshel of Trenton and consisted of both livestock and TJC 1965-66 basketball team. four grandchildren: Cody, Jordain, grain production. In addition, he Following TJC, he attended the Myiah and Hannah, all of Trenton. was the co-owner of T & R Soil University of Missouri receiving a Service and S & S Construction and B.S. in Education before attending Paul Steele was formerly a co-owner of radio and receiving his Juris Doctor The NCMC Foundation also stations KMZU and WHB. welcomes Paul Steele of Chillicothe. degree from the University of Steele received a Bachelor of Missouri-KC. Mr. Steele has a passion for Science degree in Business and After law school, Mr. Seidel worked education and served many years Public Administration from the as Assistant Attorney General on the Chillicothe R-II Board of University of Missouri-Columbia. in Jeff erson City with Attorney Education, prior to his service in higher education governance. Paul is married to Betty Preston General Jack Danforth. While there, and they live in Chillicothe. He has he did briefs and arguments for the Steele was appointed to the Board of Curators of the University of four children: Randy, Emily, Jeniece Missouri Supreme Court, enforced and Deniece. Save the Date – Saturday, October 12, 2013 – 10th Annual NCMC Gala “Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of our times” is the theme of the 2013 North Central Missouri College Foundation Gala. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 12 for this very special event. The Gala will be held in the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus. You may call our offi ce at 660-359-3948, ext. 1415 to make reservations and/or sponsor a table for this wonderful event. As this is our 10th Annual Gala, this year’s event will be a very special night to remember. We hope you are able to join us! 6 Dedication to Honor Donors Retiring this year . . . 10 am on Friday, September 13, 2013
Sharon Barnett, Vice President of Administrative Services. 1985 to 2013
dedication of the new sign built at Barton Farm Campus, the fl ags Aand poles donated in memory of Carl Roda, and the newly built display case in memory of Robert “Bob” Williams, will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 10 am. The new sign is comprised of bricks given in honor or in memory of Ann Sampson, Librarian. 2001 to 2013 loved ones and has over 683 named bricks. The fl ags and poles were donated by the Bay Family in memory of Carl Roda. Family and friends of Robert “Bob” Williams donated the newly built display case in the Lager Building.
Teresa Salmond, Level 1 Nursing Instructor at Maryville Outreach Site. 2006 to 2013
FoundationFdti&AliN & Alumni News 7 Missouri Community College Assn. Awards Kidder Native Honored Donaldson Company Receives Award
CaraCFd Fordyce with hMCCADZMll MCCA Director Zora Mulligan
ara Fordyce, a sophomore at CNCMC, received the Missouri Community College Association’s Left to right: NCMC President Dr. Neil Nuttall, Peter D’Arienzo and John Fuger, representing Student Leadership Award at The Donaldson Company and MCCA Director Zora Mulligan. the association’s forty-eighth annual convention in Kansas City. he Donaldson Company Donaldson works closely with Ms. Fordyce, a native of Kidder, Treceived MCCA’s Distinguished NCMC to ensure the company is an A+ award recipient. She Business/Industry Award. The has access to a skilled, dynamic was the president of NCMC’s award was presented in recogni- workforce. The company and Student Senate and Ag Club and tion of Donaldson’s outstanding the College have collaborated has received the American FFA relationship with North Central through the customized training Degree from the Future Farmers of Missouri College. program, which has allowed NCMC America. She interned with Case The Donaldson Company’s to develop and deliver a thorough New Holland in Cameron, where Chillicothe plant has been an technical skill training program she supervised ten employees. Ms. important economic driver in for maintenance personnel at the Fordyce plans to pursue a bach- north central Missouri for genera- Chillicothe facility. Donaldson also elor’s degree in agri-business from tions. The company is a worldwide provides input on course curric- Northwest Missouri State University provider of fi ltration systems ulum, off ers paid internships to or the University of Missouri. and replacement parts, and the NCMC students, and actively seeks Chillicothe facility manufacturers to hire recent graduates from the engine fi ltration systems for College. Weaver Receives Award off -road and agricultural markets.
NCMC Executive icki Weaver has received the Missouri Community Staff Asst. & VCollege Association’s Senior Service Award at the asso- Public Relations ciation’s forty-eighth annual convention in Kansas City. The Director Vicki award was presented in recognition of Ms. Weaver’s service Weaver with to North Central Missouri College and to the mission of MCCA Director community colleges throughout the state. Zora Mulligan MCCA is a statewide organization through which Missouri’s community collegesc work together to advance common agendas through advocacy, education,e information, and networking opportunities in service of the state’ss 5,700 community college employees and trustees.
8 Area Legislators Honored Maxey Receives Award
Steve Maxey and MCCA Director Zora Mulligan
From left: NCMC President Dr. Neil Nuttall, Rep. Mike Lair, Sen. Brad Lager, teve Maxey received the MCCA and MCCA Director Zora Mulligan. SAdministrative/Professional Award. Maxey served as NCMC’s enator Brad Lager and Representative Mike Lair received Missouri Director of Development from SCommunity College Association’s Distinguished Legislator Awards. 1991 to 2012. During that time, They were selected based on their outstanding advocacy on behalf of Maxey developed a database of north Missouri and especially North Central Missouri College. nearly 10,000 friends and alumni of the College. With the support of those friends and alumni, Maxey coordinated the College’s Invest in PTK All-Missouri Academic Team Selection the Vision capital campaign, which raised more than $14 million for the construction of debt-free From left: MCCA Director Dr. Albert and Vera Cross Hall, three Zora Mulligan, NCMC Advising buildings on the College’s new Coordinator Jenna Vandel, Barton Campus, several mainte- Christian Marion, NCMC History nance and renovation projects, and Instructor Maryellen Harman and parking lots that serve the Ketcham Dr. Neil Nuttall. Community Center. Maxey also organized events that bring thousands of high school students to the NCMC campus, including Holiday Hoops, the hristian (Tyler) Marion was the local Eta Mu Chapter of the state’s largest high school round- Cnamed to the PTK All-Missouri PTK and has proven to be a strong robin tournament, and an all-star Academic Team, an honor leader. basketball event in the summer. bestowed on the state’s top Finally, Maxey led community community college students. Representative Elijah Haahr college administrative/profes- Marion is from Neosho, Missouri greeted the students and congrat- sional employees at the state level. and is a member of the NCMC ulated them on their achieve- He represented NCMC on the Pirates baseball team. He was ments, and each student received Board of Directors of the Missouri nominated for this award in recog- a scholarship made possible by a Community College Association nition of his commitment and hard donation from MOHELA, the state’s and was the president of that work for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), not-for-profi t secondary market organization’s Administrative/ the largest honor society in higher lender and servicer in the student Professional Department. education. He was President of loan industry. Foundation & Alumni News 9 Where in the world has NCMC taken you?
indsey Derry was born in Kansas caring on the family tradition of Athletes International. “I get to LCity and has lived in Trenton, nurturing young softball players meet new people and play softball Missouri since she was three. With this summer by umpiring Pee in another country. Not many a long family history of softball in Wee Girls Softball. Lindsey said people get that type of opportu- her family it was nity,” said Lindsey. only natural that she would play softball for the Trentonettes, Trenton High School, and then for NCMC. Lindsey chose NCMC because she was given the opportunity to continue her softball career and, “It worked out nicely that I Lindsey catching for NCMC’s Lady Pirates was able to stay in my hometown,” Lindsey Derry says Lindsey. “When I was younger “This is an I would attend NCMC softball awesome LindseyL comes from a family games and I knew I wanted to experience whosew roots are strong in play collegiate softball.” Lindsey for future cultivatingc softball players. obtained her Associate in Arts softball HerH parents are Michelle and degree from NCMC this year and is players.” PaulP Derry, both 1987 TJC moving forward to Park University Lindsey alumni.a Her grandfather is on a softball scholarship pursuing is also JackJa Derry, a former NCMC a degree in Graphic Design. During looking staffst member and coach. Her her time at NCMC, Lindsey made forward to grandmotherg is the late Doris the Dean’s or President’s list every traveling “Annie”“A Derry who was a great semester. She is a member of Phi outside the supporters of NCMC softball. Lindsey & Grandfather Jack Derry. Theta Kappa. She is an Academic US to Aruba to She is also the granddaughter All-American and a Second Team play softball with an organization of Chuck Patterson and the late All-Region Catcher. Lindsey is called the United States of America Linda Patterson. 10 Where in the world has NCMC taken you? hil Hamilton was originally from which he has done for ten years. Many of the areas in which I’ve PMarceline, Missouri and chose This group provides medical worked had no running water Trenton Junior College because and no electricity. It is hard to it was close to home and he imagine that places like this exist had friends who attended TJC today in Eastern Europe. Seeing and liked it. Phil said, “TJC is fi rsthand the long term eff ects of my educational home. Having Communism gives one a strong been to other institutions of appreciation of all we have in this higher learning where essen- country . . . and the rights that we tially I was just another butt many times take for granted. I fi nd in the seat . . . I felt I had come it amazing at how similar we are as home when I was a student at people, due to our shared Creator, NCMC.” Phil commends the but also how diff erent we are as a NCMC faculty and staff for their commitment to student success that continues today. “NCMC gave me life skills as well as the knowledge to meet the chal- lenges of my profession.” said Mr. Hamilton. Phil Hamilton Phil graduated from NCMC with his Associate Degree in Nursing and an Associate in Applied Science degree. He also has a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences in Health Care Administration degree from the University of Missouri Columbia, and a Phil with Romanian nurse. Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Liberty result of the environments in which University in Lynchburg, we are raised and live.” said Phil. Virginia. He also has a certifi - The connection Phil had as a cate in Legal Assistant & student has never left him as he Paralegal from the University continues to serve and promote of Florida, in Gainesville, the College as the North Central Florida. Missouri College Foundation Board He is the CEO of the Pershing President. “I believe in the quality Health System in Brookfi eld, of education commitment from Missouri and has held this NCMC faculty, staff and adminis- position since 1996. He holds tration enough to have entrusted the following licenses: State the education of our three sons Registry; Department of Phil in the Carpathian Mountains to my educational home, NCMC.” Health Inspectors-Institutional said Phil. North Central Missouri Advisory Nurse III; R.N. Licensed in supplies, medicine and medical College is proud to call John Phillip Missouri; R.N. Licensed in England, equipment to isolated areas of Hamilton one of our own. Wales, Ireland, and Scotland; the Arges District of Romania. This and Missouri Nursing Home includes children’s hospitals and Administrator license. remote villages in the Carpathian Mountains (Transylvania). “It has One of the things Phil has enjoyed been so rewarding to work with the most in his long list of accom- people who are so appreciative of plishments is his involvement in the help and services we provide. the medical missions of Romania, Foundation & Alumni News 11 Where in the world has NCMC taken you? arlos Guillermo Mercado came to NCMC from the Union activities all while balancing his duties on Ccity of Santiago Carlos pitching for the NCMC Pirates the baseball team and his academic studies. Carlos’ located in the ininvolvement in baseball allowed him Dominican Republic, to continue on to Graceland University where he completed oon a scholarship where he graduated his high school wwith a degree in Accounting and Sports studies. After a few ManagementM in college courses 2013.2 He is now in the Dominican workingw in an Republic he came InternshipI at McClain to NCMC at the EnterprisesE located age of 19 to play ini Independence, baseball and pursue Missouri.M his Associate in Arts CarlosC believes that his degree. “I decided to go too educatione has taken NCMC right after I heard himh very far. “I have there was a way I could beenb able to travel aff ord school in the U.S. I tot many diff erent was contacted by Coach placesp in the U.S. and Donnie Hillerman through mym education has an agency of athletic giveng me the chance trades in the Dominican tot experience many Republic. NCMC attracted Carlos Mercado diffd erent things.” Carlos my attention because theyy hash enjoyed making friends in the U.S. Many of us on had better opportunities Carlos with his NCMC diploma theth NCMC campus have also enjoyed his friendship. for scholarships and ways Carlos’ easy-going attitude and strong work ethic I could improve myself.” Carlos was active in inter- have taken him far in the past four years. We look national programs, student life, and Baptist Student forward to seeing what he will do next.
ike Arbuckle grew up in Mike, TJC 1970 AArbuckle caused quite MTrenton, Missouri and a stir at Trenton Junior went through the Trenton CCollege as a pitcher school system. He attended aand was selected in Trenton Junior College, tthe 1969 draft by the now NCMC, and earned his SSaint Louis Cardinals. Associate in Arts degree AArbuckle started in 1970. Mike was the TJC sscouting part-time Class President and played ffor the Philadelphia baseball while attending PPhillies in 1977. He college. “TJC fi t well for me jjoined the Atlanta as a school where I could get BBraves in 1980 and all of my core courses out sscouted at all levels of the way and do it at an ffrom Area Scout to economical rate as compared Mike Arbuckle w/NCMC Distinguished NNational Cross Check to going all four years at Scout for 12 years. a university.” Said Mr. Arbuckle. Alumni Award “TJC allowed me to continue my Mike joined the education at Northwest Missouri Kansas City Royals in 2008 State University on a baseball schol- as the Senior Advisor to the arship. It also eventually helped me General Manager, Scouting go on to the University of South and Player Development. Alabama to coach baseball and When asked, “Where has your get my Master’s in Education.” Mr. education taken you?” Mike frequently speaks to NCMC Pirates baseball players. 12 Where in the world has NCMC taken you? Mr. Arbuckle replied, “It has allowed me to work in athletics which I always knew I wanted to do. I have had the opportunity to work as a scout, minor league The Foundation & Alumni News is director, scouting director, and assistant general published by the Foundation Offi ce manager for three major league teams – the Braves, the at North Central Missouri College. Phillies and the Royals.” Mike Arbuckle lives with his wife, Martha, in Liberty Information, questions or concerns Missouri. They have two daughters, Shelly and Kellie, should be directed to who are also graduates of NCMC. They have four grand- the Foundation Offi ce, children; Bethmi, Austin, Katey, and Emma, as well as one (660) 359-3948, ext. 1415. great granddaughter Addison and one great-grandson Aiden.
acebook friends describe Karolis with one word them as they got to play with a real college basketball Fadjectives such as considerate, Christian, nice, kind, player.” interesting, and strong, and he lives up to all of them. Karl worked hard and got by on very little. When he Karolis Stupnianek was born in Vilnius, Lithuania. He arrived at NCMC his English was not very good but he was interested in attending soon was well versed, especially in college North Central Missouri College Karl going up for jump shot for basketball lingo. He spent lots of time in the and playing basketball, so the 2006 Pirates basketball team. library and the Academic Resource Center he mailed a video tape studying.s He did not buy all his books but of himself shooting three used what was in the campus library to be point shots to NCMC ablea to save money. Karl worked his way Basketball Coach Steve throught college Richman. by working at “My family met him thet KCC, cleaning through my dad, Steve thet equipment Ockenfels, who is the meticulously. He Director of the Ketcham saveds money for Community Center (KCC),” KCC by using the stated NCMC Development leftover cleaner Assistant Leah Brinser. “Karl, ini the steri-wipes as we call him, anda putting it into soon became sprays bottles to a family friend. use. My daughter, Karolis graduated Hannah, who wass fromf NCMC in in about the third 20062 with an grade at the time AssociateA degree. even took him Then,T he went to for ‘show and WesleyanW College tell’ at school. ini West Virginia The students at wherew he majored Karolis Stupnianek Pleasant View in International R-VI instantly Business. He is now employed with a loved him. He Karl in West Virginia railroadil d manufacturing f company, ATP, Inc. told them of how Karl’s travels have taken him all over the world. This soldiers had invaded his town and they learned that year he has traveled to Germany, Mexico, Poland, and he could speak fi ve languages (Lithuanian, Russian, Canada. English, Polish and Spanish). He was always willing to ‘shoot around’ with children. This was thrilling for Karl Stupnianek is a fi ne example that you can achieve your educational goals through hard work and perseverance. Foundation & Alumni News 13 mother. Michael Hawkins of Roger (TJC 1969) News & Notes Ankeny, IA, is the paternal grandfa- and Barbara ther. Paternal great grandparents Hawkins (TJC of Alumni are Martha Specks of Gladstone, 1967)celebrated Melvin Hawkins of Carrollton and their 45th & Friends Gladys Dryer of Trenton. wedding anniver- Jessica Prewitt sary on October Are you engaged, newly married or have a (NCMC 2012) and 28, 2012. The newborn? Do you have a new job or were Jared have two children, Teresa (TJC you recently promoted? Did you win an 1986) and Brad (TJC 1982) Cross of award or an honor? Congratulations! We Stonecypeher (NCMC 2012) Trenton and Andrew (TJC 1988) and help you spread the good news. Please send Shelley Hawkins of Kansas City, KS. announcements and photos to: NCMC were married on Foundation Offi ce, 1301 Main Street, August 4, 2012 at They have fi ve grandchildren, Trenton, MO 64683 OR e-mail the informa- the First Christian Church in Alexander (NCMC 2013) and tion to [email protected]. Photos Bethany. Jared proposed to Jessica Zachary Cross (current NCMC will be returned. Questions? Give us a call at student) and Jacquelyn, Sydney 660-359-3948, ext. 1415 on the NCMC campus. Jared just started an LPN to RN bridge and Hadyn Hawkins. Their parents are the late John and Mary Hawkins Chadwik Boyles program the beginning of May that will take him one year to receive his (TJC 1943) and Jud and Coral (NCMC 2007) and Shockey. Alexis Sykes RN degree from Excelsior College. (NCMC 2012), He will have his RN by May of 2014! Emily Marie both of Maryville, Jessica will have completed two Dennert and MO were married semesters at Park University and Trevor James on May 4, 2013 expects to graduate with a Whitley were on the Sykes family farm. Alexis is a Bachelor of Science in Accounting married on June 2010 graduate of Southwest in the fall of 2013. 29, 2013 at the Livingston R-1. She currently is a Tasha Ewing Blue Ridge senior elementary education major (NCMC 2013) and Christian Church in Gilman City. at Northwest Missouri State Kurtis McLellan Emily is a high school graduate of University and will graduate in were married on Alpha Omega Academy in Rock December of 2013. Chadwick is a May 25th, 2013 in Rapids, IA and is currently a student 2006 graduate of Chillicothe High Trenton, MO. at NCMC. Emily’s parents are Ken School and is currently obtaining a Tasha is a and Robin Dennert, both from Master’s degree in early childhood graduate of Trenton High School, Trenton, Missouri. Trevor is a education at Northwest Missouri NCMC and Missouri Western State graduate of Trenton High School State University. University with a Bachelor’s Degree and has a degree in building trades in Psychology. Kurtis is a graduate from Grand River Technical School Scott (NCMC in Chillicothe. He is currently 2011) and of Drexel High School and will graduate in 2014 with a Bachelor’s employed at Murphy Brown LLC. Shayna Hawkins Trevor’s parents are Jim (TJC 1978) of Trenton are the Degree in Health and Exercise Science. and Cathie Whitley (NCMC 1991), parents of a 7 both from Trenton, Missouri. pound, 9 ounce Jarett and baby boy born on Elizabeth (NCMC Lisa Hostetler’s Friday, March 14, 2011 at Wright 2011) McMahon, (WIB employee) Memorial Hospital. The baby was Webb of Gilman fi rst grandchild, 19 ½ inches long and was named City, MO are the Tayleigh Ann Eli Drake. He joins a brother, Ethan, parents of a baby Thorpe, was born age 3 and a sister, Ella, age 1. boy, Grady Junior, November 26, Maternal grandparents are Dennie born December 27, 2012. He is the 2012. Parents are and Christina Axtell of Trenton. couple’s fi rst child. Kelsey Hostetler Thorpe and Troy Maternal great-grandparents are Thorpe of Jeff erson, Iowa. Charles and Doris Axtell of Trenton and Ben and Kim Rexing of Jamesport. Lois Axtell of Trenton is the maternal great-great-grand- 14 Michael Klepper Northwest Missouri State Fred and Pat were married at the and Courtney University. Clint owns and operates Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Brinser, grand- a farm in Newtown, MO. After fi ve years they moved to daughter of Bill Kimberly Anne Trenton. Fred taught two years (NCMC 1994) and Fisher from at Trenton High School and then Ann Lowrey Fenton, MO and moved to Trenton Junior College Brinser (TJC 1986), Ryan Scott (North Central Missouri College) Tom and Dixie Pickett, (attended Suttenfi eld were and taught in the science depart- NCMC); and June Pickett (TJC 1950), married in Riviera ments until his retirement in 2001. were married on June 1, 2013 at the Maya, Mexico on Patricia, a talented pianist, taught Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney, January 10, 2013. piano lessons for many years while Missouri. Courtney is a graduate of Ryan is the Assistant Baseball Coach raising their three children. University of Missouri–Columbia and Residence Life Coordinator for James ( TJC 1984) and Judy Crow and is a teacher at Liberty High NCMC. Kimberly is employed with were married on January 25, 1963. School. Michael is a graduate of the Trenton R-9 School District and The couple both graduated from Missouri State University and is an will be the secretary for Special Trenton High School and had employee of Exltube. Education. Kimberly’s parents are roots in Trenton. They raised four Macey and Clint Kevin and Anne Fisher, both from children: Jamie, Jeff , Jeremy, and Tipton of Fenton, MO. Ryan’s parents are Julie. Judy taught piano lessons. Newtown, MO, John and Cindy Suttenfi eld III, both They along with their son Jeremy are the proud from New Bloomfi eld, MO. and his wife Regan own and parents of Josie Shared 50th Wedding Aniversary: operate the Crow-Walker Insurance Lynn, born Dr. Fred and Pat Arthaud cele- Agency. October 2012. brated their 50th wedding anniver- Both couples, the Arthauds and Macey attended NCMC in 2008 and sary on January 27, 2013. Fred and Crows, have become good friends then earned a bachelor degree in Mary exchanged vows on a Sunday over the years and are currently 2008 from Northwest Missouri afternoon, January 27, 1963. enjoying their grandchildren. State University. She is the Advisor/ Fred Arthaud was a graduate of Testing Coordinator for NCMC. Clint Wheeling High School and Patricia graduated from NCMC in 2006 with Garrett was a graduate of Wellston an AA degree and then earned a High School. Both continued their bachelor’s degree in 2007 from education at University of Missouri. Every Gift Counts! Ways to Make a Difference The NCMC Foundation appreciates all of your generous donations and the power of your generosity for North Central Missouri College. We believe that every gift counts. With your support, we can make a diff erence for our students and for NCMC. Here are a few ways one can give to the NCMC Foundation: • Cash or Credit Card Donations • Gifts given in honor of individuals in lieu of gift giving • Memorial Gifts • Donations of stock • Will bequest • IRA Charitable Rollover • Charitable Remainder Trusts Please consult with your tax accountant and/or your attorney to confi rm these charitable donations and for information on the extended laws. In addition to these donations of cash and/or assets, here are other ways for you to consider giving to the foun- dation that are at no cost to you: • ItAllCounts provides a rebate on purchases made online to over 700 retail vendors (including Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Target, Best Buy and many others). Half of the rebate is credited to you and half to the NCMC Foundation • MembersGive allows you to donate your American Express points to the NCMC Foundation. Call the Foundation offi ce at 660-359-3948, ext. 1403 to learn more about these giving options. Foundation & Alumni News 15 NCMC has received word that the following alumni and friends have passed away. We extend sympathies to the families of all. If you are aware of an alumnus who has passed away, please contact Remembering . . . the NCMC Foundation Offi ce at 660-359-3948, ext. 1415 or email [email protected]. Brenda Gentry Allen, Westlake William Page Copple, Trenton, Thomas L. Jackson, Mandeville, Village, CA; Friend of NCMC; MO; TJC 1950 LA; TJC 1950 aunt of Payroll/Accounts Payable Freda Crawford, Trenton, MO; TJC Andrew Edison Johnson, Offi cer Hilary Cooksey 1962-1980 Trenton, MO; TJC 1962- 1985 Colleen Arneson, Trenton, MO; TJC Glenn R. Crawford, Trenton, MO; Emma J. (Chaney) Jones, 1954 TJC 1975 Chillicothe, MO; TJC 1974,1977 Jean Romaine Leslie Ashbrook, Dorris Ann Derry, Trenton, MO; Gordon T. Kasparson, Salina, KS; Chillicothe, MO; Friend of NCMC Friend of NCMC TJC 1952 Donna L. Ashenfelter, Trenton, Glen Wood Easter, Princeton, MO; Clara Mae (Yoder) Kauff man, MO; TJC Instructor; 1976-1990 Friend of NCMC McFall, MO; NCMC 2003 J. Gavin Asher, Mexico, MO; TJC Edra Jean Eisenbarger, Brian E. Kelly, Kansas City, MO; 1942 Independence, MO; NCMC 1990 Friend of NCMC Tonya Barrett, Trenton, MO; TJC Nancy Ellis, Trenton, MO; TJC AA Lavina Kelsey, Trenton, MO; Friend 1972-79 1971 of NCMC J. Lowell Bear, Jamesport, MO; Paul Ellis, Trenton, MO; TJC 1949 Janice Denice (Mullins) Kincade, Friend of NCMC; father of NCMC Trenton, MO; TJC 1980 Foundation Board member Bill Aaron Englert, Bountiful, UT; Bear NCMC 2007 Jo Kirk, Trenton, MO; TJC 1975 Ellen (Fairchild) Berlin, Forest Dale Foland, Trenton, MO; Clemmons Albert Koenig, Sweetwater, TX; Friend of NCMC TJC 1956 Chillicothe, MO; Friend of NCMC Kathleen Berney, Trenton, MO; Mary E. Foley, Burlington, WI; TJC Susie Koenig, Trenton, MO; TJC Friend of NCMC 1943 1981 Viola Jean Berry, Hamilton, MO; Helen Gallup, Trenton, MO; TJC/ Dennis Kolodziejski, Trenton, NCMC 1990 NCMC 1971-89 MO; NCMC 1995 Deb Nadine Binney, Trenton, MO; Sandra Gastineau, Lathrop, MO; Loretta Lynn Konopasek, Utica, Friend of NCMC TJC 1990 MO; NCMC 1994 Timothy Carl Boland, Kansas City, Edwin L. Goldsby, Trenton, MO; Shannon Michael Lafolette, MO; NCMC 1993 TJC 1985 Princeton, MO; Friend of NCMC Larry Dale Briegle, Trenton, MO; Beuel Clarence Griffi n, Bella Vista, Leonard Ray Lame, Trenton, MO; TJC 1956 AR; Friend of NCMC Friend of NCMC Marcaline Brown, Albany, MO; TJC Sara Estes Hamlin, Bartlesville, OK; Jim Bob Landis, Trenton, MO; TJC 1946; 2006 Distinguished Alumna TJC 1962 1959 Award Brad Hammond, Trenton, MO; Larkin H. Langford, Fayette, MO; Minerva Alice Brown, Rural NCMC 1994 Friend of NCMC Harrison County; TJC 1942 Helen Johann Hicks, Des Moines, James Nathan Lightner, Robert Deane Brown, Kansas City, IA; TJC 1945 Chillicothe, MO; Friend of NCMC KS; “Bob”, TJC Alum Barbara Jean Hoover, Princeton, Bill Lovell, Trenton, MO; Friend of Gordon Campbell, Trenton, MO; MO; TJC 1979, 1983 NCMC TJC 1976 Vern E. Hurt, Elkhorn, NE; TJC Victoria Kelsall Malazzo, Clark, Mary Ann Carlock, Princeton, MO; 1960; son-in-law of H. Frank MO; TJC 1969 NCMC 2009 Hoff man, member of the original Trudi Caroline Marley, Chillicothe, Board of Trustees; memorial schol- MO; NCMC 1992 Mable Clark, Trenton, MO; TJC arship established 1933 Velma Irene May, Trenton, MO; Glen D. Husted, Redding, CA; AA Friend of NCMC Kathryn Loraine Cleeton, Trenton, 1949 MO; TJC 1941 John Philip McClure, Trenton, MO; Chester Ishmael, Trenton, MO; TJC 1972 Caleb Daniel Clinkscales, NCMC 2012 Carrollton, MO; Friend of NCMC Cecil Dean McCullough, Parkville, MO; TJC 1966 16 Gerald N. McReynolds, Daytona Ashley B. Rhodes, Chula, MO; Dorothy Bess “Bettie” Beach, FL; Friend of NCMC NCMC 2011 Thogmartin, Princeton, MO; David L. Miller, Kearney, MO; Marilyn (Henderson) Robbins, Friend of NCMC father of NCMC basketball coach, Trenton, MO; Friend of NCMC Velda Thrasher, Galt, MO; Friend Jenni Croy; Friend of NCMC William Bill Robbins, Trenton, of NCMC Carol Ann Millhouse, Chillicothe, MO; TJC 1936; 2006 Distinguished Philip Mark Tolle, Turney, MO; TJC MO; TJC 1967 Alumni Award AA 1979 Wendel Melton Myers, Princeton, Emma Joyce Russell, Chillicothe, Kevin J Trammell, Breckenridge, MO; Friend of NCMC MO; TJC 1975 MO; TJC 1975 Jon N. Myntti, Martinsville, IN; Margaret Louise Sanders, Mary Jean Triplett, Chillicothe, Electrical Engineering instructor at Brookfi eld, MO; Friend of NCMC MO; TJC 1976 NCMC. Barbara Jo (Stamper) Sayer, Francis E. Turner, Savannah, MO; Beulah Sharon Nelson, Trenton, Elkland, MO; TJC 1978 Friend of NCMC; brother of NCMC MO; TJC 1989 William Taylor Schapaugh, Foundation Board member Nan Morris Netharton, Kansas City, Trenton, MO; Friend of NCMC Carter. MO; TJC 1951 Othal Schreckhise, Brookfi eld, Candy Jane Vanderpool, Angela Shea Newsom, Chillicothe, MO; NCMC 1989 Breckenridge, MO; Friend of NCMC MO; NCMC LPN 2003, ADN 2004 Enos L. Schrock, Trenton, MO; Dorothy Rose Ward, Gilman City, H.W. (Pop) Nuttall, Alamogordo, Friend of NCMC MO; TJC 1969 NM, Friend of NCMC; Father of Jesse William “Bill” Shockey, Robert Mann Ward, St. Joseph, NCMC President Dr. Neil Nuttall Trenton, MO; TJC 1960 MO; TJC 1950 William Oesterling, Trenton, MO; Eilliam Robert Sibbitt, Trenton, Lucille June Watkins, Springfi eld, NCMC Professor Emeritus 2003 MO; Friend of NCMC MO; TJC 1949 Gary W. Peterie, Chillicothe, MO; Donald H Slater, Trenton, MO; TJC James Wattenbarger, Trenton, Friend of NCMC 1944 MO; Friend of NCMC Martin Joseph Peters, Trenton, Lyndall Slonecker, Trenton, MO; Dorothy Mae Welch, Spickard, MO; Friend of NCMC Friend of NCMC MO; TJC 1964 Floyd Pew, Trenton, MO; Friend of Robert Bob Smith, Chula, MO; Amy A. Wendt, Trenton, MO; NCMC NCMC 1994 NCMC 2007 Marvin Pinnick, Trenton, MO; TJC Robert L. Smith, Albany, MO; Donna Sue ( Eckley) Wendt, 1945 NCMC 1991 Princeton, MO; Friend of NCMC Betty Ann Pointing, Hale, MO; Neal D. Snyder, Trenton, MO; TJC Geraldine West, Marceline, MO; Friend of NCMC 1958 TJC 1984 Carl Richard Pond, Kansas City, Beverly Jean Spears, Chillicothe, Leta Lynn Wheeler, Trenton, MO; MO; TJC 1952 MO; TJC 1967 NCMC instructor Robert Porter, Trenton, MO; TJC Richard E. Speir, Brownsburg, IN; Linnie Lorraine Whitaker, 1978 TJC 1949 Trenton, MO; Friend of NCMC Cecil L. Power, Trenton, MO; Friend Ellen Spencer, Trenton, MO; Clark A. Whiteaker, Cameron, MO; of NCMC Friend of NCMC TJC 1976 Christina J. Powers, Trenton, MO; Woodford Grimes Spillman, Larry E. Whitt, Trenton, MO; TJC TJC 1980 Harlingen, TX; Friend of NCMC 1984 Tom Prindle, Trenton, MO; Friend Charlotte A. Stamper, Robert L. Williams, Gallatin, MO; of NCMC Pattonsburg, MO; TJC 1970 TJC 1963
Meredith L. Redmond, Trenton, Rex Paul Stevenson, Trenton, MO; Ronnie L. Wilson, Princeton, MO; MO; TJC 1966 TJC 1959 TJC 1986 Joseph Regan, Chula, MO; NCMC Stanley Truman Street, Gallatin, Robert W. Wilson, Milan, MO; 2005 MO; TJC 1984 Friend of NCMC Michael Eugene Resa, Sarcoxie, Patrick Swift, Brookfi eld, MO; Mary Linda Witten, Trenton, MO; MO; AA NCMC 1985 Friend of NCMC TJC 1967
Foundation & Alumni News 17 This will literally allow students to guide their own Notes from Nuttall learning. Additionally, we will be employing a new Associate Dean whose duties include oversight of this obert J. McKain once new system and all online learning. The new Associate stated, “Strategic R Dean will assess learning outcomes and make recom- planning will help you mendations for improvement while maintaining “best fully uncover your practices.” Adjunct instructors will have access to available options, set the new Associate Dean’s material to enhance their priorities for them, and delivery to students in dual-credit classes as well as in defi ne the methods to traditional courses. achieve them.” North Central Missouri College The Action Team that addressed the components has embraced this process of Objective 3 of our Strategic Plan expanded their as the method with which team to include over 20 individuals, including our we create our future. outstanding Trenton Public Schools Superintendent Becky Albrecht. This group challenged itself to review This year, our Action our Associate in Applied Science degree with the Teams worked diligently NCMC President Dr. Neil Nuttall goal of providing better alignment with the needs to formulate a future of business and industry while improving participa- that contains the following: development of an tion and completion. The group examined three institution-wide assessment process facilitated by technology; educate and train faculty and adminis- “Strategic planning will help tration as to the concepts of the 21st Century skills necessary for students; enhance distance learning you fully uncover your available services for students; strengthen learning initia- options, set priorities for them, tives across the curriculum and institution; provide experiences that develop career readiness; and to and defi ne the methods to achieve examine the feasibility of the development of a them,” Robert J. McKain. Learning Commons which improves the eff ectiveness areas including the following: Math and Locating of our library services, developmental educational Information; Reading and Applied Communication; programs, the Academic Resource Center (ARC), and and Workgroup Experiences. The keys areas of Trio’s Upward Bound and Student Support Services; examination included resolving prerequisite confl icts both federal programs. Lastly, we also have an between certifi cates and AAS programs, enhancing Action Team continuing to work to improve parking, development of certifi cate programs in Industrial campus access, campus safety, and relocation of our Maintenance and Technology, examining of the use bookstore. I am extremely proud of the eff orts of our of Work Keys as a placement test, adding Applied team members, especially faculty members Dr. Paul Technical Mathematics, aligning curriculum to current Bruinsma and David Nowland, who lead two of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with four Action Teams. Please take a moment to review assessments, enhancing participation of faculty in our intended outcomes that have come from their OAR sessions, establishing internships as college eff orts! credit bearing courses, increasing mentorships prior Our online courses continue to provide accessible and to internships, enriching industrial partnerships, timely educational training from every component of increasing certifi cations by ensuring our institu- our college. North Central Missouri College has been a tional processes are in place to transcript, measuring leader in this technology, and our Objective 2 Action completion, and providing a competitive fee that Team has challenged all of us to continue eff orts to promotes participation. This team truly presented maximize the use of this modality to improve the lives the road map for our transition into an expanded of our students. With this in mind, we are piloting the role of CTE for NCMC which is both exciting and use of a system called Tegrity. This system captures opportunistic. live lectures and supplemental material generated The Action Team for Objective 4 analyzed the feasi- from the instructor and places them on Blackboard, bility of incorporating principles found in the 21st our web-based instruction software. Students Century Skills project. This task challenged the way can access information presented in class through we think and work, the tools for working, and the Blackboard. It will provide students that are taking skills necessary for living in our world. Learning to the course online with additional information and a collaborate and problem solve with the use of digital platform that also supports supplemental material networks that include social networking, literacy, provided in class and specialized tutorial programs.
18 and technological awareness and simulation were 4. Ultimately launch a Center for Teaching and elements addressed. This committee recommended a Learning “full scale eff ort” to educate NCMC students in these This promises to be a signifi cant endeavor with skills with the following goals: wonderful opportunities for students and growth in 1. Educate faculty and administration in these our instructional process. concepts: Our Objective 1 Action Teams pursued the following a. Invite faculty engagement in professional goals: analyzing the feasibility and development development of a comprehensive plan for the restoration of b. Provide activities and enlightening materials Geyer Hall; evaluating the transition of our existing geared to teaching 21st Century Skills Library Services/ARC/SSS/Bookstore into a Learning c. Ask Division Chairs to collaborate with their Commons area; expanding parking lots on campus; subdivision via skills discussion groups and updating our long–range facilities plan. This team d. Enlist the support of the Information Technology continues its eff ort as we will sponsor a retreat this Department to provide a web page that summer with our Board of Trustees to discuss the contains links to professional development Team’s fi ndings and prepare a plan of action that will activities and materials very likely include our next capital investment eff orts! 2. Maintain administrative support: a. Insure faculty participation and assess faculty We believe our future is bright and deeply appreciate participation the continued support we receive from our alumni b. Provide funding for professional development and supporters. Please take a day or two and plan a c. Hire an Online Distance Education Coordinator trip to visit our campuses and view the exceptional 3. Collaborate with the Assessment Committee: learning environment that exists today. Most impor- a. Devise measurements of students’ profi ciency in tantly, please engage in our new endeavors and plan the use of 21st Century Skills to be a part of the future we are creating! b. Insure 21st Century Skills are incorporated in each course’s student learning outcomes
the addition of prize drawings, special entertainment and added income to support the growing program - Holiday Hoops above and beyond some great basketball. Additionally, the committee continues to seek new teams that off er exciting play by their ball clubs and increase Returns for 9th Big Year the marketability of NCMC to prospective students looking for a great place to start their post high school igh School Holiday Hoops will return to the NCMC education. Hcampus for the 9th consecutive year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The 2013 edition of To continue to make “Hoops” a success, hundreds of Holiday Hoops will feature over 45 high school teams volunteers will once again be needed. Recruitment from across Missouri and off er the public ten days will begin soon for persons to assist with team hosting, of exciting high school basketball – all on the local managing the score book and game clock, gate volun- college campus. Dates for the event are teers and hospitality. December 20-21, December 26-28, December 30-31 Now the largest high school holiday basketball event and January 2-4, 2014. in the entire state, Holiday Hoops is sponsored by the At the time of this publication, new schools contracted NCMC Foundation and sanctioned by the Missouri to compete include Bevier, King City, Mound City, State High School Activities Association. It relies on North Platte of Dearborn, Pattonsburg, and Plattsburg many individuals and businesses to fi nance this big with the Lawson boys joining their girls for the fi rst event. time at Hoops as well as the Lathrop girls participating Persons can visit the facebook page of Holiday Hoops with their boys who will return for the 2013 event. at www.facebook.com/ncmcholidayhoops to keep up Steve Maxey, Hoops Coordinator, says the annual event with the latest developments, the schedule, photos is managed by a thirteen-member steering committee, of Hoops activity and ways to get involved. Questions and they are looking at additional involvement this or suggestions for making the event even better may year from corporate partners making each day a be directed to Steve Maxey at 660-359-7244 or by special day hosted by businesses. This will include contacting Maxey via the facebook page. Foundation & Alumni News 19 Named Scholarships Announced ince kicking off the Gifts in Action Scholarship served for over two years in the United States Coast SCampaign we have added fi ve new endowed Guard before starting his career with the National Park scholarships. This brings our named Foundation Service. He then worked 40 years with the National Scholarships to over thirty-six. These scholarships Park Service serving as a national park service ranger will allow many students to attend NCMC and help and later as safety manager. He began his career in decrease the fi nancial burden college can put on 1966 and served in Badlands National Park, Lassen students. Volcanic National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Yellowstone National Park and Cape Cod National Cross Allied Health Science Park. He retired from the park service in 2006. This new Agriculture Scholarship will be awarded Scholarship annually to a sophomore student pursuing a degree Dr. Albert and Carol Cross of Trenton wanted to help related to the Agriculture and Natural Resources students achieve their higher educational dreams career pathway. This scholarship will award $350 per which will change their lives and the lives of their semester for the recipient each year. families forever. By establishing the Cross Allied Health Science Scholarship and providing fi nancial support to many students each year, they will be able to accom- Judge V.C. (Casey) Rose and Dorothy plish this goal many times throughout the years. Friedrich Rose Scholarship for Countless students may not have the means to attend college without fi nancial support so the Crosses will Ethics & Good Citizenship be able to help the recipients of their scholarship The Judge V.C. (Casey) Rose and Dorothy Friedrich by lowering their costs of attending college. This Rose Scholarship for Ethics and Good Citizenship endowed scholarship will allow students pursuing a has been set up in memory of Judge V.C. Rose and degree in the Allied Health Sciences career pathway Dorothy Friedrich Rose by their son and his wife, to be awarded money in the fall and spring semesters. John F. Rose and Kris F. Rose. This Gift in Action will This gracious Gift in Action will provide a legacy of help students achieve their higher education goals assistance to students striving to achieve their educa- for years to come and have a positive impact on our tional goals. North Central’s Allied Health leaders of leaders of tomorrow. tomorrow cannot help but feel the positive impact of V.C. Rose was a Circuit Judge of Missouri’s Third this generous bequest. Judicial District for twenty years until 1957. At that “I have been involved with the nursing program since time, he and his wife Dorothy moved to Trenton, its inception. Early in its history the nursing students from Unionville, MO. He then joined Herbert Brown rotated through my offi ce to become acquainted with in private law practice. Judge Rose also served as medical offi ce practices,” Dr. Cross commented. He Trenton’s City Attorney helping with a number of local went on to say, “I had occasion to hire some of the projects, including water and sewer and the Trenton nurses after their graduation to work in my offi ce. Airport. Judge and Mrs. Rose were members of the I found them to be well-trained, industrious, and First Christian Church. Judge Rose was a member of excellent help.” the Rotary Club and belonged to this organization for over 50 years. Dorothy Friedrich Rose was a member Vern E. Hurt Agriculture Scholarship of P.E.O. and University Women in Trenton. John F. Rose commented, “I am eternally grateful The Hoff man Family established an Agriculture to my parents and other wonderful Trenton and Scholarship in memory of Vern E. Hurt. Mr. Hurt was Unionville folks for the love and care throughout my born in Trenton, Missouri and graduated from Trenton life. Those of you who knew them will surely under- High School. Following high school, he attended stand. This scholarship is given in their honor and Trenton Junior College, now known as North Central memory.” Missouri College, and the University of Missouri. To be considered for this scholarship, students must As a young boy, Mr. Hurt was active in sports and be working toward their Associate in Arts degree with enjoyed hunting and fi shing. He was married to the goal of continuing with their education to receive Linda Hoff man and they had two sons, Adam and a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. They Anthony and one daughter, Allison. The family lived need to have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA, be in a variety of locations from California to Montana full-time students and show they are good citizens. and New England before settling in Omaha. Mr. Hurt 20 Scholarships are important to the students of NCMC, Missouri, Columbia. Betty, who attended Trenton the NCMC Foundation and to the College. John F. Rose Junior College, now NCMC, before transferring to the commented on this issue, “NCMC is very important to University of Missouri, echoes Paul’s thoughts and all concerned; students, local community, and even on adds that they recognize the importance for many a broader level, our society. In the current economic students of the community college as a success-bridge environment with diverging income levels, probably between high school and a bachelor degree. Betty, the best long-term solution to this issue is education; who received an Honorary Doctorate in Education therefore a contribution to the NCMC Foundation Pedagogy from Northwest Missouri State University, Scholarship Fund will be used locally for the benefi t taught piano at Missouri Western State University for of students.” Not only will students benefi t from 10 years and also was Senior Vice President at Citizens donations to NCMC Foundation Knowledge Fund, Bank and Trust. but in turn this will have a positive impact on society. In addition to higher education, agriculture is These leaders of tomorrow will be fi lling various roles important to the Steele family. Paul and Betty grew in our communities both through their professional up on family farms. Paul was the fi fth generation of careers and volunteer service. his family to farm their land. In 1965, he began his farm operation, which consisted of livestock and grain Paul and Betty Preston Steele production. Betty grew up on a family farm northeast Agriculture Scholarship of Trenton. “Shedding light on student dreams” is exactly what Due to their love of agriculture and their high respect Paul and Betty Preston Steele of Chillicothe are doing for the NCMC Agriculture and Natural Resources by setting up a new scholarship through the North program under the direction of the Department Central Missouri College Foundation. This slogan is Chairman David Nowland and Barton Farm Campus from an award given to Betty and is exactly what Manager Rustin Jumps, Paul and Betty set up their the Steeles had in mind when establishing a Gift Gift in Action named scholarship to benefi t an NCMC in Action named scholarship for students at North Agricultural student. Central Missouri College. This endowed scholarship will allow a student pursuing a degree related to the Thomas Anthony, M.D. Agriculture and Natural Resources career pathway to be awarded money in the fall and spring semesters in Memorial Scholarship their sophomore year. This gracious Gift in Action will The North Central Missouri College Foundation provide a legacy of assistance to students striving to is pleased to announce a new education scholar- achieve their educational goals. North Central’s agri- ship established by local residents Carl and Gloria cultural leaders of tomorrow cannot help but feel the Carpenter in memory of their late son-in-law, Thomas positive impact of this generous bequest. Anthony, M.D. Both Paul and Betty have a passion for education. Education was very important to Dr. Anthony. They each served many years on the Chillicothe R-II He completed his bachelor’s degree at the State Board of Education, and that was the prelude to their University of New York at Binghamton, and then service in higher education governance. Paul was graduated with honors from the University of appointed to the Board of Curators at the University Kansas School of Medicine. He completed a general of Missouri by then Governor Mel Carnahan and he surgery residency at the University of Washington, actively served in this role from 1997 to 2003. He was a surgical oncology fellowship at the Roswell Park also the president of this board in 2001. Betty was Cancer Institute in Buff alo, New York, and a Master’s appointed to the Missouri State Board of Education in of Science degree in Epidemiology from the Harvard 1993 and served in that capacity for nine years. During University School of Public Health. At the time of his that time she was President of the State Board two death, Dr. Anthony had just been appointed chief terms and also served on the National Association of of surgery at the Boise, Idaho VA Medical Center. He State Boards of Education and was President of that had previously served as vice chairman and professor organization for one year. of surgery in the division of surgical oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Paul and Betty are living examples of the role higher Medicine and chief of surgical service at the Veterans’ education plays in achieving lifetime success. “My Administration North Texas Health Care System. Dr. life course was so positively impacted through Anthony was a well-respected teacher and mentor my college experiences,” comments Paul, who and had a passion for teaching. He trained a genera- received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business tion of surgeons, many of whom became close friends. and Public Administration from the University of Continued on next page. Foundation & Alumni News 21 Continued from previous page. Understanding the need for fi nancial assistance Education is also very important to Mr. and Mrs. for prospective teachers, they have established the Carpenter, whose careers were spent educating Thomas Anthony, M.D. Memorial Scholarship for students. With degrees from Graceland University NCMC students who are pursuing degrees in the fi eld and Central Missouri State, the Carpenters taught in of education. This new endowed scholarship will be the Garden City, Warsaw and Windsor school districts awarded annually to a second semester freshman or a before taking positions in Trenton. Mr. Carpenter was sophomore student pursuing a degree in the fi eld of the principal at Adams Middle School for 25 years education in the amount of $350 per semester. and Mrs. Carpenter was an NCMC English department faculty member and retired as the College’s dean of student services. Where in the World on NCMC Campus Can you guess where in the world on the NCMC Campus the photos below were taken? Email answers to [email protected]. You could be the winner of a prize!
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s I ponder the kicked off our Gifts in Action scholarship campaign Aquestion, “Where and are off to a great start. I’d encourage you to in the world has NCMC support this worthwhile campaign and help students taken you?” I think about for years to come achieve their higher education how important North goals. Central Missouri College Our Ninth Annual Gala was wonderful as we looked has been to my family. back on the rich history of NCMC and looked I’m the fourth generation forward to our future. In December, we held our fi rst of family members who ever Estate Planning Seminar and fi lled our largest have attended TJC/NCMC, classroom in Cross Hall with NCMC alumni and friends. and my boys are the fi fth. The Eighth Annual Holiday Hoops, under the direction From my great-grand- of Steve Maxey, was the biggest ever and you can mother, Lillian Whitley, to read more about the next Holiday Hoops event in this my boys, Alexander and publication. Zachary, TJC/NCMC has been vital in our educational foundation. In my professional life, I’ve used many of We have another big year planned. Our Second the skills, such as giving speeches and writing papers, Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, August which I learned while at TJC. 30 and you can go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NCMCfoundationgolf to fi nd TJC/NCMC has taken me many places and eventually out more about this fun event. I’d encourage you to brought me back to my hometown of Trenton. It’s play in this event and have a great time golfi ng with hard to believe I’m in my second year at NCMC. My friends while helping us raise money for scholar- fi rst year was wonderful and it fl ew by! As I refl ect ships to benefi t our students. We plan to dedicate on the year, I think of all the wonderful things we’ve the new brick sign, fl ags & poles and display case at accomplished. I should start off by thanking all of Barton Farm Campus on Friday, September 13, 2013. you who have made my fi rst year successful. First of Our Tenth Annual Gala with the theme, “Wisdom and all, I would like to thank Dr. Neil Nuttall for his vision knowledge shall be the stability of our times,” will be and support. Under his leadership, we are able to held on Saturday, October 12th. We will once again see the vision and future of NCMC. We appreciate all honor our distinguished alumni and celebrate at our the support he’s given the NCMC Foundation and 10th Annual Gala. Mark your calendar and make plans the Offi ce of Development. I’ve also been fortunate to join us for these events! to work with the wonderful Board of Trustees who are extremely supportive of the College and of the It’s been fun to hear answers to “Where in the world NCMC Foundation. I love working with my team and has NCMC taken you?” from the individuals in this wouldn’t be able to accomplish what we do without publication. We look forward to hearing from other Gina Graham and Leah Brinser. They are very talented TJC/NCMC alumni and fi nding out where their and are passionate about successfully accomplishing education/degrees have taken them. Please e-mail, our goals. I’d also like to thank my wonderful NCMC write or send us a message on Facebook or Linked-In Foundation Board members. This group is actively to let us know your story. We look forward to sharing involved in the many events we have throughout the these stories from NCMC alumni in the future. year and are passionate about the success of NCMC Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ and our students. I’d also like to thank Steve Maxey NorthCentralMissouriCollegeFoundation , Linked-In at for his support and for being a wonderful mentor to www.linkedin.com/company/1002311?trk=tyah or send me during this past year. I’d also like to thank all those us your e-mail address to [email protected] individuals who’ve helped me, the NCMC Foundation so we can keep you up-to-date on the many events and the College and appreciate their support going on with the NCMC Foundation. I encourage throughout the year. I want to thank my family for all you to join us for these upcoming events and to get their support during my fi rst year with NCMC. involved with the Foundation and with NCMC. I look This year has been a busy one for the NCMC forward to having you participate in these future Foundation. We held our fi rst-ever Golf Tournament events and to having another wonderful year at which benefi tted our Foundation Knowledge NCMC! Scholarship Fund. Speaking of scholarships, we’ve
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CCalendaralendar 2013 August 15 Foundation Board meeting August 19 Fall Sessions begin August 30 Foundation Golf Tournament September 13 Dedication at Barton Farm Campus October 12 Alumni & Friends Gala November 21 Foundation Board meeting December Estate Planning Seminar December 6 Fall Sessions end December 20, 21, 26-31 High School Holiday Hoops 2014 January 2-4 High School Holiday Hoops January 13 Spring Sessions begin February 20 Foundation Board Meeting May 5 Spring Sessions end May 15 Foundation Annual Board meeting