Summer 2011 • Volume 4 • Number 2

Radical RESEARCH

The Sect Life of Women • Virus Hunters • The Napkin from the President Angelo State University Cover Story Dear Friends: Summer 2011 Vol. 4, No. 2 Radical Research...... 16 16 While hard to believe that time has passed so quickly, June 1st marks the start of my fifth Biochemical research unfolding in ASU’s Department of year at Angelo State University. The experience has been gratifying and exciting, though not Angelo State University Chemistry and Biochemistry is providing insight into some without its challenges. As I noted in a recent article for the San Angelo Standard-Times, our Member, Texas Tech University System of nature’s most debilitating diseases and enhancing the ability to weather the economic and financial challenges now faced by Texas and the nation Board of Regents résumés of chemistry majors. will depend greatly on how we define our institutional strengths over the coming months. We Jerry E. Turner, Chair, Blanco Mickey L. Long, Vice Chair, Midland must be objective about our ability to attract resources – students, faculty, staff and money – in Larry K. Anders, Dallas L. Frederick “Rick” Francis, El Paso Features an environment buffeted by competing demands. To succeed, we must build on our historic John Huffaker, Amarillo strengths while positioning ourselves to adapt to emerging trends and possibilities. Debbie Montford, San Antonio Nancy Neal, Lubbock Virus Hunters...... 20 John Field Scovell, Dallas This issue of the Angelo State University Magazine highlights two of our university’s dis- John D. Steinmetz, Lubbock Working for the Centers for Disease Control, an ASU Jeff Harris, San Angelo tinctive strengths, which will help us to define and adapt to those new trends. First is our alumnus and his wife travel the world looking for what Chancellor the rest of us try to avoid – dangerous viruses. long-standing emphasis on faculty-led research projects that involve undergraduate students in Kent Hance, Lubbock various aspects of the investigative process. This close faculty-student relationship sets ASU 22 Joseph C. Rallo Angelo State University apart from many of our peer institutions and creates a signature program to recruit, retain and President: Dr. Joseph C. Rallo The Sect Life of Women...... 22 Provost and Vice President for With her exploration of The Handmaid’s Tale, Molly Swets graduate students. We are now working to strengthen our undergraduate research program Academic Affairs: Dr. Anthony P. Blose and tie it even more directly to the educational expectations set for all of our students. Vice President for Finance and produced an English thesis on fundamentalist religion’s Administration: Michael Reid impact on women. Current events fanned interest in the Vice President for Strategy, Planning Our graduates and their career successes are the second area that has defined ASU for many and Policy: Dr. James M. Limbaugh work, now available on amazon.com. Vice President for Student Affairs and years. As you will read in this issue, our alumni represent a variety of disciplines, careers and Enrollment Management: Dr. Vance R. Valerio The Napkin...... 24 experiences, but each of them credits much of their success to the time they spent at ASU. You Angelo State University Magazine will also see that some stories involve families who have sent successive generations to Angelo The Angelo State University Magazine Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? is published three times a year by the ASU State for their education. Our Alumni Association is working diligently to ensure that each Office of Communications and Marketing, Members of the Shaun Barnett family know otherwise, ASU Station #11021, San Angelo, TX 76909-1021; thanks to their Angelo State University connection. graduate stays connected with the university, no matter where they locate after graduation. (325) 942-2248; Fax: (325) 942-2238; [email protected]. This summer will see the further transformation of the campus as our new Student Rec- ASU Magazine Staff reation Center, our Plaza Verde residence hall project and our enhanced green spaces join Editor: Preston Lewis Associate Editor: Tom Nurre Jr. 24 with the Learning Commons in the Porter Henderson Library to support our strategic goal Director of Graphics: Michael Martin Sections Graphic Artist: Bree Walker of becoming a truly residential campus. By building on our institutional strengths, supporting Design Assistant: Leonor Constancio the aspirations of our students and creating avenues for their success after graduation, ASU Photographers: Danny Meyer President’s Message...... Opposite Tina Doyle is positioning itself for the future. I hope that you will visit the campus to see firsthand the Writers: Roy Ivey Jayna Phinney Along the Mall...... 4 dynamic effect of these changes for all members of our community. Rebekah Brackin Kevin McCarty Whispering Prohibited … Board Business … High on Higher Ed … Capital Gains … Sincerely, Lindy Zamora Of Mice and Men … Sign of the Times … Open Door Policy … Briefs … Angelo Staters Student Assistants: Ashlea Haney Kimberley Parker Taj Parker Tommy Schield Athletics...... 27 Polishing the Diamond … New Football Rams … Football Schedule … Sports Briefs Alumni Association Contributors: Kim H. Hunter Melinda Springer Joseph C. Rallo AJ Lopez III Alumni Association...... 32 President Erin M. Whitford Leap of Faith … Joint Venture … Alumni Expansion … Class Notes … In Memoriam … Donors © 2011 Angelo State University On the Cover: Dr. John Osterhout, head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Dr. Edith All Rights Reserved Osborne, assistant professor of biochemistry, are conducting basic laboratory research into the nature of proteins. (Photo by Danny Meyer)

Back Cover: The opening of the Learning Commons in the Porter Henderson Library has given the building a new look and a new main entrance at the northwest corner of the facility. (Photo by Danny Meyer)

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No longer does silence ring conversation is encouraged and where jaws been refurbished in homage to the 1960s Got a problem with your laptop? Visit peers. Information storage is rapidly moving golden on the first floor of the Porter are dropping by first-time visitors. when the library opened. Most of the tables the information technology service point away from the old paradigm of paper to a Henderson Library. “Many of us,” said library Executive have disappeared, replaced by reading for assistance with troubleshooting or digital medium.” Or, as the first library Director Maurice Fortin, “have heard nooks, study booths and learning pods. configuring your computer. Care to write “The purpose of the Learning Com- newsletter of 2011 stated, comments like ‘Am I still in San Angelo?’ Computer terminals and flat-panel screens, some notes or even graffiti on the wall? mons is to refocus the library as the heart “quietude has been or ‘I never thought I would see something which open a world of digital resources to Check out some dry-erase markers from the of learning on campus by providing a col- downplayed.” So, grab this nice in San Angelo.’ Tour groups of students, faculty and visitors, now dominate Circulation Desk and scribble away on the laborative learning environment that facili- yourself a cup of coffee prospective students and their parents often the first floor. specially coated interior columns. tates student interaction with other students, from the in-library come in the door with the look of ‘why are Gone is the Reference Room, where The changes are the library’s way of faculty, staff, technology and information, Starbucks outlet and we coming to the library?’ By the time they just a few years ago a graduate student adapting not only to the technology of regardless of its format,” Fortin said. chat away with your leave, their attitude towards the library has was asked to leave because his typing on modern information, but also to contem- The Learning Commons strategy seems classmates on your visibly changed to awe and ‘this is a place I a laptop keyboard was disturbing a fellow porary students. to be working. Since the library opened group project. This want to use.’ I have also heard large numbers patron. Gone are most of the reference Said Fortin, “Traditional academic at the start of the spring semester after is the library’s new of parents and alumni say, ‘Why didn’t the books, many re-shelved on the second floor library furniture, layouts, services and work was completed on the $4.38 million, Learning Commons, library look like this when I went to school?’ ” and now available for checkout. Gone is the resources do not match the changing nature 28,000-square-foot renovation project, where digital resources Now the first floor boasts an open Reference Desk, replaced by a Research of 21st-century students and how they attendance has soared. January attendance, have replaced most contemporary look. Stools are called Assistance Desk, emphasizing the use of process/seek information, use technology, a large part of which might be attributed to of the books, where “pebbles” and the coconut chairs of old have online and other digital technologies. and interact on a broader social level with Library – continued on page 37 Bottom photos by Danny Meyer Danny by photos Bottom

Blend of digital and traditional resources Coffee and conversation in a study booth Column art

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As far as Michael Reid is con- cerned, the biggest perk about his new job as Angelo State University’s vice presi- dent for finance and administration is simply that he continues to make a living in higher education. “Where else but higher education can Mickey Long Jerry Turner you work a couple hours looking at financial records or debating issues in a meeting, then The first formal meeting of the Texas view Committee and the Board of Trustees go talk to someone about the latest geologi- Michael Reid Tech University System Board of Regents of the Carr Scholarship Foundation. cal events, go visit someone else about re- on the Angelo State University campus was Three other regents – Larry K. Anders search on skunks or go over and learn about special for ASU alumnus and Texas Tech of Plano, Debbie Montford of San Antonio theatre?,” Reid said. “You have so much Regent Mickey L. Long as he was elected and John D. Steinmetz of Lubbock – were knowledge on a university campus.” pare processes and seek good rationales for Prior to going to Mansfield University, he vice chairman of the board. sworn in for six-year terms on the board. Sure Reid will be spending time with why we do things so we can become as effec- served as vice president for administration Though Texas Tech regents had visited Anders, chairman and majority owner balance sheets, cost benefit analyses, debt tive and efficient as we need to be,” Reid said. and finance at Pueblo Community College in campus previously and even held a strategic of Summit Alliance Companies, an inde- service ratios and amortization schedules, “It’s more than just managing a budget.” Colorado from 2001-04. He was director of planning retreat at ASU in the fall of 2007, pendent investment advisory and financial but he will also be educating himself about Even so, much of Reid’s time will be spent procurement and capital facilities planning at their February San Angelo visit constituted services firm in Dallas, took the oath for a what other people are doing across campus. in addressing budget issues, particularly as Southern Utah University from 1996-2001. their first formal board meeting on campus second term on the board. He had served “I really like to get involved with the the implications of the state’s budget shortfall He served as director of purchasing, risk since ASU joined the Texas Tech University the last two years as board chairman. campus and the people,” Reid continued. impact ASU over the next two fiscal years. management and telecommunications at Di- System that year. Montford, a community volunteer, arts “I look forward to meeting them, learn- “Short-term financially, we need to get xie State College in Utah from 1994-96. He “Having our board meeting on the An- patron and San Antonio philanthropist, was ing what’s important to them and under- beyond current budgetary issues while long- began his career in higher education as mate- gelo State campus was a great experience for sworn in for her first full term as a regent. standing their backgrounds and expertise. term financially we want to become secure rial manager at Utah State University in 1991. me and the fellow regents,” said Long. “Not She is married to business executive John T. Nothing excites me more than walking and stable to be able to sustain that growth Reid earned his Associate of Arts in only did we get to see firsthand the great Montford, who is a former state senator and down a hallway and someone coming up with strong viable academic programs. general studies from Dixie College in 1990. things happening at the university, but it was former TTUS chancellor. to me and saying, ‘Hey, let me show you From what I see, we have the faculty talent He received his Bachelor of Science in fi- also a chance for me to take pride in the place Steinmetz, president of Vista Bank in what I am doing.’ ” and staff ability to do that,” Reid said. “All nance in 1993 and his Master of Business that provided me with an exceptional educa- Lubbock, was sworn in for his first term on Besides getting to know the campus and of my fears are dissipating as I realize the Administration in 1998, both from Utah tional foundation. I am thankful to Angelo the TTUS Board of Regents. While attend- his staff since starting to work at ASU in caliber of people I am working with. They State University. State for all it has done for me and am fortu- ing Texas Tech where he received a bach- late February, what Reid has been doing is are people who want to work and have a de- A Utah native partial to the big skies and nate to be serving in my new role.” elor’s degree in finance, he served as presi- conducting a systematic evaluation of every sire to excel in their professions.” broad vistas of the western states, Reid enjoys At the meeting, Jerry E. Turner, a partner dent of the Texas Tech University Student administrative or financial policy of the uni- Reid came to ASU after six years at outdoor activities ranging from running and in the law firm of Andrews Kurth, L.L.P., in Government Association. versity to understand the services his offices Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, biking to hiking and camping. In addition to Austin, was elected chairman of the board During the San Angelo meeting, regents provide, increase efficiencies and remove where he had been vice president for fi- his wife, Shauna, he has a 19-year-old daugh- while Long, president of Westex/WLP Well toured ASU’s Center for Security Studies, roadblocks to serving students so the uni- nance and administration, managing busi- ter Mikayla, who is a geology major at Utah Service, L.P., in Midland, assumed the duties took in a high-tech video presentation in versity can capitalize on its growth. ness operations, facilities, athletics, auxil- State; a 16-year-old son, Logan, who just got of vice chairman. Long, Class of 1976, also the Global Immersion Center and inspected “One of the advantages of a new person iaries, safety, security, residence life, food his driver’s license; a 15-year-old son, Na- serves as chairman of the Regents’ Rules Re- campus construction sites. . coming in is that you can see things, com- services and human resources. than; and a 13-year-old daughter, Jessica. .

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by Roy Ivey

Cross-pollinating his father’s account of the Holocaust with the comic book genre won Art Spiegelman a Pulitzer Prize and helped change the way people think about graphic novels. By the halfway point of the its second year of national recognition in the • Multiple gifts from faculty and staff Spiegelman’s signature book, Maus, which gar- 2010-11 academic year, annual donations Princeton Review as one of the best colleges members provided supplemental fund- nered the only Pulitzer ever won by a graphic novel to the university had already set a record in the nation, one of only three state-supported ing for the Porter Henderson Library. in 1994, and Maus II were inspired by documents he and gotten the public phase of Angelo State institutions in Texas to make the national list. • A gift from a San Angelo donor is found at his parents’ home. In the books, he used car- University’s first capital campaign off to a The string of record fall, spring and graduate funding a major technology com- toon animal characters to tell his father’s and other great start, even in trying economic times. enrollments has also demonstrated significant mercialization project that provided Holocaust victims’ stories. He did not expect the im- “The response of our alumni and movement toward a strategic goal of 10,000 students with practical experience in pact Maus generated. Art Spiegelman friends has been unprecedented,” said Dr. students by 2020. startup companies. “Twenty-five years ago,” Spiegelman said, “I only Jason Penry, ASU’s executive director of ASU President Joseph C. Rallo said, “I “Launching our first comprehensive hoped that it might be discovered sometime after I development. “In the first two quarters of truly believe that decades from now we will fundraising campaign has brought great died. It is swell to get recognition, but it’s kind of hard to be seen behind the mouse.” the fiscal year, which started in Septem- look back at this period of time at Angelo awareness that Angelo State is actively Speaking at ASU’s 15th annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton, ber, we have received more than $7 mil- State and see it as a defining period for our seeking investors to help define the future Jason Penry the New York-based cartoonist discussed his prize-winning works. Originally a lion from supporters. In just six months, university. Angelo State has big dreams to of our university,” Penry said. “We want cartoon series in Raw magazine, Maus was followed by the second volume address- we have surpassed ASU’s previous record change the lives of students and empower to give everyone an opportunity to par- “One of the messages that we would ing the tumultuous relationship Spiegelman had with his father, Vladek Spiegelman, of $4.8 million received for the entire 2008 faculty, and that’s why this fundraising ticipate. One of our goals was to grow our like to clearly communicate is that if you whom he called a “collaborator” on the Maus project. He also drew material from fiscal year.” campaign was launched. I’m gladdened at donor base, which has more than doubled have already included the university in your Adolph Hitler and his book, Mein Kampf. Despite a sluggish economy and some the generosity and conviction of the Angelo in the last 12 months. The momentum estate plan, you are encouraged to inform “In Mein Kampf,” Spiegelman said, “there really was taxonomy in what was state budgetary worries, Penry said ASU State University family. They have respond- started when our faculty and staff gave in ASU of your planned gift,” he said. “We planned for the Thousand-Year Reich. There was the master race, and as a subset, alumni and supporters have multiple reasons ed to the call to invest and help our university record numbers, their giving rate increas- want more of our loyal supporters to enjoy there were the Slavic slaves, the Poles and Russians, who were not meant for exter- to be excited about the university, including secure the future we envision.” ing from 11 percent to more than 27 per- the benefits of Oaks Society membership.” mination, but just to be a slave workforce for the Germans. Then, there were the That generosity has been manifested in cent this fiscal year.” The public phase of the Campaign for Jews, who were meant to be exterminated.” a variety of ways by ASU friends. Another goal for the campaign has been ASU began in September, though the fund- Spiegelman depicted Hitler’s Nazis as cats, Poles as pigs and Jews as mice, thus • Three San Angelo families joined to to increase the number of donors who in- raising that would be counted toward the $25 the title Maus, which is German for mouse. purchase ultra-cold freezers for the clude ASU in their estates. Such document- million goal began in September of 2005 “Ultimately, the pig is outside the food chain where the cat is chasing the Natural History Collections. ed planned gifts earn donors membership with what is called “the silent phase” in the mouse,” he said. “What’s the pig doing there? Well, the Poles were the witnesses. • Endowments established by Houston into ASU’s Oaks Society in recognition of fundraising profession. Through February of They weren’t effective witnesses in some and Midland families now support their charitable gift plans. The Oaks Society 2011, 5,103 donors had invested $22,050,969 cases, but Jan Karski, who was the first to student-athlete scholarships. was established in 2005 in acknowledge- in the university. Of those donors, 65 percent spread the word to England about what was • A President’s Circle grant helped ment of the live oak trees planted in front of or 3,354 alumni, friends, foundations and being done, was incredibly noble.” the Biology Department continue the Mayer Administration Building in 1949 corporations made their first gift to Angelo Besides Maus and Maus II, Spiegelman student-led research on various in memory of the 30 former students who State during the campaign. also penned In the Shadow of Two Towers, small West Texas mammals. lost their lives in World War II. “Our time is now,” Penry said, “but our a personal take on the World Trade Center • An Austin alumnus has “When it comes to planned giving, the future is forever. We encourage everyone to attack of Sept. 11, 2001. In an earlier, hap- created three $2,500 annual main idea is that your legacy is Angelo help us maintain our momentum and par- pier period, he also drew mini-comics for awards each for faculty, staff State’s future,” Penry said. “There is no bet- ticipate in the vision and mission of Angelo Bazooka chewing gum. and administrators. ter example than the vision and generosity State through this campaign.” Spiegelman credited other artists’ • A Washington, D.C., area of Robert and Nona Carr, whose planned To follow the Campaign for Angelo graphic icons, like Donald Duck and alum assisted in the reno- gift has meant more than $67 million in State University and learn about the donors Batman, and MAD Magazine, as influ- vation of a classroom in the scholarships awarded to some 25,000 stu- who have invested in ASU’s future, visit ences for choosing comics as his vehicle. . Rassman Building. dents since 1981.” www.angelo.edu/giving. Spiegelman – continued on page 37

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by Kimberley Parker

The influx of South Korean students program first and then move into regular strong points through this process, and we on campus this spring can be attributed to classes,” said Carole Simpson, ELLI di- can make it much better. San Angelo is the the growing reputation of Angelo State’s rector. “We have students who come with ideal setting for foreign students. We have English Language Learners’ Institute the aim of going to ASU, but they haven’t good people, low tuition, and a safe and (ELLI) and the networking of a native got a high enough English level yet. In ad- friendly learning environment.” Korean on the criminal justice faculty. dition, we have other students come be- Lee said Korean university officials As a result, the institute, which helps cause they just want to improve their level are so impressed with the institute’s pro- international students improve their of English.” grams that in addition to sending more English proficiency, welcomed 28 new Vital to ELLI’s success in bringing students to ASU, they have promised to students from Ulsan University in South Korean students to campus has been the help ELLI team up with universities in Korea to campus this spring for a one- work of Dr. Won-Jae Lee, associate pro- Japan and China. Also, 15 ASU students A colorful, neon-style sign near the added to the UC. A subsequent remodel- CSI Director Rick Greig sees the advan- month program. fessor of criminal justice. Recognizing Houston Harte University Center’s south ing project expanded the food-service area tage of grouping student entities in his area. Now in its second year, ELLI has en- the growing number of Asian students exit directs visitors to the downstairs offices to accommodate students living in the new “This will be a good hub,” he said, “and rolled more than 100 students from abroad wanting to learn English and attend col- of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) Centennial Village residence hall. we think it’s really going to play into a bet- in its English language programs since lege in the U.S., he helped ELLI staff and symbolizes an increasing focus on the “We are building on the TVs and the ter interchange for the student government 2009. As its staff continues the mission to make connections at three universities UC as the student nerve center for ASU. pool tables to make this the center of the leaders because they will be down here ev- “internationalize” the ASU student body, in his Korean homeland. The results ex- All of CSI’s student-engagement com- campus for student activities,” said Nolen ery day, and they can share ideas and collab- South Korean students make up the greater ceeded expectations. ponents, including programs, leadership, Mears, executive director of student life. orate a lot more with other student leaders part of ELLI recruits. “Following the first class, Korean uni- student organizations, campus life, Greeks, “Part of the recent increase in student traffic and staff who provide student programming “The purpose of the program is to help versities e-mailed and asked if they could community service and the Student Gov- at the UC is due to more activities, and part and leadership training on campus.” increase enrollment at ASU by having send more students to attend the ELLI ernment Association, are now grouped in of it is having Centennial Village on this Credit for the attention-grabbing sign these international students come to our program,” Lee said. “We have found our one office to maximize the synergies they side of campus. A lot of things are coming pointing students to CSI goes to Valerio. produce, said Dr. Vance Valerio, ASU vice together here.” “Every time he walked by that area, he president for student affairs and enrollment A new lunchtime program called said, ‘I want something that blinks,’ and management (SAEM). Crossroads Café features student musicians waved toward the wall,” Greig said. “What “Specifically, these changes better align playing under the stairs across from the he wanted was something that would catch all SAEM components and functions to work snack bar from 11 a.m.-noon as their fellow the students’ attention. Once we get them toward a more holistic approach to develop- students walk through the building from to come down here, it becomes our job to ing campus life, student services and pro- class to lunch. make them feel like this is the place they gramming,” Valerio said. “I coined a motto “We are trying to create a sense of en- want to be.” – ‘Spirit is Alive at ASU…Catch It!’ – for the ergy and activity here in the building with Valerio sees the changes in the UC and SAEM division for the year. This concept is programs like Crossroads Café,” Mears said. CSI as a natural progression toward ASU something that I have asked all SAEM units While the UC’s first floor focuses on becoming a truly residential campus. to embrace and emulate. The consolidated recreation and student gathering spots, the “ASU is a great university,” Valerio offices are one way we are doing that.” downstairs CSI offices are bustling with said, “and we all need to consider how best The changes are the latest step in the students conducting meetings, making signs to serve ‘her’ and the students who choose Photos by Kimberley Parker Kimberley by Photos reinvigoration of the UC that began when in the graphics area or stopping by to check to come here for their higher education. ASU President Joseph C. Rallo upon his student organization mailboxes. Most re- Hopefully, these efforts can positively affect 2007 arrival had televisions, video games, cently, the Student Government Association how we engage and ultimately embrace our couches, pool tables and ping-pong tables (SGA) offices were relocated to the CSI. broader community endeavors as well.” . Yongtae Jung, Ga-Yeong Park, Kee-Yoon Noh and Insu Ku Won-Jae Lee

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will make the university’s first study abroad trip Spring Ahead Math Perfection Again makes the chapter the first tition en route to the title by coming” universities, honors at Maxwell Air Force Base in to South Korea this summer. For the second year in a row, For the 14th straight year, ASU seven-time winner among defeating a team from Geor- colleges excelling in key areas Montgomery, Ala., and a mili- In addition to being an entry point for interna- Angelo State University set a students have maintained more than 550 Tri-Beta chap- gia Southern, 32-0, and then of educational quality, ac- tary installation in Germany. tional students, the ELLI programs help provide spring semester enrollment a 100 percent passing rate ters in the U.S. and Puerto overpowering a University of cording to site executive edi- Dr. Robert Ehlers, CSS di- other benefits to the ASU campus. record as 6,191 students were on the Texas Examination of Rico. No other chapter has Kentucky squad, 61-0. It won tor Tyson Schritter. rector, said the AAC is the First, the ELLI, which is a service of ASU’s Cen- taking classes on the 20th class Educator Standards (TExES) won the award more than the championship game over “Schools selected as Col- “flagship intelligence analyst ter for International Studies under the direction of Dr. day (Feb. 7), the date used to teacher certification test for four times. a Florida Gulf Coast University leges of Distinction create course” for the “best and Sharynn Tomlin, is self-sustaining, being funded di- determine the official enroll- secondary mathematics. “You’d think after achiev- team, 52-16. well-rounded graduates and brightest” analysts in the Air rectly from participant fees, ranging from $3,495 for a ment at universities statewide. Five ASU students took ing the pinnacle of success Additionally, IM Legends are among the very best in Force. Participants receive dai- 14-week semester to $2,195 for a seven-week session. The 2011 spring enroll- the TExES in February, and seven times, it would get won several team and indi- the country,” Schritter said. ly classroom instruction based Second, some participants go on to enroll in ment was up 296 students their average score of 274.8 less exciting for me,” said Dr. vidual honors. The team was “While each school is one of a on intensive reading assign- ASU for their college work. over the 5,895 students who out of 300 is the highest Crosby Jones, ASU biology awarded the James L. “Jet” kind, they all share a common ments, and then engage in “Now I have become a regular student taking enrolled for the 2010 spring average ever posted by an professor and Tri-Beta faculty Smith Memorial Scholarship theme: they are all a great complex intelligence-analysis regular classes at ASU, and I got all A grades last semester, an increase of 5.02 ASU class. It is also well advisor, “but with each new Award for the Co-Rec Divi- place to get an education.” practice scenarios. fall semester,” said Kee-Yoon Noh, a student from percent. Undergraduate en- above last year’s state av- academic year it is like start- sion. Individuals receiving Angelo State is the only The students were in- Ulsan University. “The new 28 students also came rollment stood at 5,480 for erage score of 233.2. The ing over with a whole new honors were Reid Jackson, public university among seven structed by nine faculty men- from the same university where I came from. I am the current semester, a 2.23 perfect-passing-rate streak group of members, and their male MVP on offense; Dan- Texas universities included in tors, all of them active duty helping take care of them and helping them adapt.” percent increase over the began in 1998. Since then, enthusiasm for such success is nielle Watts, female MVP the 2010-11 Colleges of Dis- or retired senior Air Force or Ga-Yeong Park from Kyungnam University 5,360 undergraduates en- all 143 ASU students who highly infectious and motivat- on offense; Trevor Brunet, tinction list. To qualify for inclu- Army officers. said, “I would like to describe my experience at rolled in the spring of 2010. have taken the exam after ing. We seem to get better male MVP on defense; Jodi sion on the website, colleges Ehlers worked with Head- ASU and San Angelo as a stepping stone to my fu- Graduate enrollment set completing the mathemat- every year.” Jackson, female MVP on must demonstrate excellence quarters Air Force to bring ture dream. When I become an English teacher, I an all-time record for the ics program have passed. The Bertholf Award has defense; and Alysha Currie in areas CollegesofDistinction. the course to ASU, paving the will be able to share my experience in the United fourth long semester in a row “It makes me proud,” been presented since 1961 and Jerrell Jones, all-tourna- com calls the “Four Distinc- way for civilian institutions to States with my students.” with 711 students, 10 more said Dr. Paul Swets, head of based on the success of ment selections. Two ASU tions:” 1) engaged students; become regular hosts for the Not all of the Korean students remain at ASU than the previous high of 701 ASU’s Department of Math- chapter activity in research, student officials, Josh Boyn- 2) great teaching; 3) vibrant two-week sessions, which after completing the ELLI program, but the ones recorded just last fall. Gradu- ematics. “It’s a great reflec- convention/meeting partici- ton and Tyler Gueldner, re- communities; and 4) success- are conducted several times a who do stay are enjoying academic success. The ate enrollment was up 32.9 tion on our program, our pation, programming/activi- ceived All-America honors ful outcomes. year. Angelo State’s CSS will first group of seven, who enrolled in regular ASU percent over the 2010 spring faculty and the students we ties, record keeping and com- at the tournament. host another course session classes for the fall of 2010, all made the Dean’s List. enrollment of 535. get in our department.” munication with the Tri-Beta Security Matters this summer. . They have also added their own culture to the ASU Comparisons by classifica- National Office. ‘College of Distinction’ ASU’s new Center for Se- melting pot. tion of the spring 2011 and Beta Better Best Angelo State University is one curity Studies (CSS) hosted “Our students learn from Korean students their 2010 enrollments with the For a record seventh time and National Championship of 170 schools, represent- its first major intelligence culture and strong academic enthusiasm, too,” Lee percentage change were: for the third time in the last six ASU’s co-recreational intra- ing 39 states, selected to the class in February, attract- said. “It’s a win-win.” freshman, 1,281, 1,364, -6.08 years, Angelo State University’s mural flag football squad IM 2010-11 list of top colleges ing 23 participants hand- While Lee is not an official ELLI staffer, he is percent; sophomore, 1,418, Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Legends won the American nationally by CollegesofDis- picked from the ranks of Air a member of the International Education Commit- 1,359, 4.3 percent; junior, Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) biol- Collegiate Intramural Sports tinction.com, an online guide Force intelligence agencies tee and plans to continue helping the institute make 1,186, 1,025, 15.7 percent; ogy honor society has been (ACIS) National Championship that recognizes colleges and for the intensive, two-week ASU a more international campus. senior, 1,473, 1,503, -2.0 per- named the recipient of the in late December. universities that appeal to stu- Air Force Advanced Analyst “I like helping informally with the ASU inter- cent; unclassified, 122, 109, Lloyd M. Bertholf Award as the IM Legends’ ACIS national dents’ varied interests. Course (AAC). national effort because I sense it is a good thing,” he 11.9 percent; graduate, 711, top chapter in the nation. title came at the University CollegesofDistinction. Angelo State is the first said. “I can sense it is rapidly growing. We have done 535, 32.9 percent; and total, The ASU chapter win for of New Orleans. The ASU com, which identified ASU as civilian institution to host the a good thing and it’s mutually beneficial.” . 6,191, 5,895, 5.02 percent. the 2009-10 academic year squad dominated its compe- one of several new “up and course, previously conducted

12 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 13 angelostaters PEOPLE WHO MAKE ASU GREAT

Top Staff above and beyond the call of won a $250 savings bond, a excitement about mathemat- During her three-year term, by Medium-Sized Mammals in uted “‘The Population is Over- approaches to allocating the Four ASU employees – David duty in serving each individual. Singer sewing machine, a ics in their students. Purkiss will serve as an advocate West-Central Texas.” whelmingly Mexican; Most increasingly scarce water re- Hartin, Katie Plum, Tammy The four were selected hand-held fabric steamer, Zarnowski, the first ASU for elementary educators and Graduate student Wesley of It Is in Sympathy with the sources in the affected areas Speciale and Judy Stanley – from 28 nominees for the wool fabric and several other faculty member to win the the NSTA’s mission to promote Brashear won the William B. Revolution:’ Mexico’s Revolu- of the Plains states. have been named recipients awards given each spring sewing accessories. About Texas Section award, will excellence and innovation in Davis Award for best oral re- tion of 1910 and the Tejano of the ASU Staff Excellence semester in recognition of 1,000 contestants of all ages now compete against the science teaching and learning. search presentation in classi- Community in the Big Bend,” Andrew Wallace Awards for outstanding job exemplary job performance from all over the U.S. and other 28 section winners cal mammalogy for his proj- an essay on how people in Dr. Andrew Wallace, head performance in 2010. during the preceding calen- Canada compete in regional for the national Deborah Austin Osmanski ect “Den Site Selection of the that region responded to the of the Physics Department, Hartin is a safety specialist dar year. The Staff Excellence and state contests each year and Franklin Tepper Haimo Senior biology major Austin American Hog-Nosed Skunk, Mexican Revolution. has been elected vice presi- in the Environmental Health, Awards recognize non-teach- for the right to enter the na- Awards for Distinguished Osmanski, the 2010-11 presi- Conepatus leuconotus, in dent of the Texas Section of Safety and Risk Management ing staff members whose tional contest. College or University Teach- dent of the ASU Student Gov- West-Central Texas.” R. Gary Pumphrey the American Association of Office. He joined the ASU job performance exceeds the ing of Mathematics, which ernment Association, has been More than 135 students Federally funded research in- Physics Teachers (AAPT). staff in 2007. He was lauded customary standards. Each Cathryn Rittenberry will be announced in the fall. selected to serve on the Texas and faculty representing 32 volving Dr. R. Gary Pumphrey Wallace will serve a one- for overall excellence in the recipient received a certifi- Cathryn Rittenberry, a senior Higher Education Coordinat- universities in six states attend- of the History Department year term as vice president, performance of his duties, cate and a $650 honorarium accounting major, has been Kendall Tidwell ing Board’s 2011 Tuning Over- ed the annual TSM meeting. has received the U.S. Depart- followed by consecutive one- particularly in the field of en- during a campus-wide pre- awarded a $1,500 renew- Kendall Tidwell, a December sight Council for Engineering ment of Agriculture 2010 year terms as president-elect, vironmental compliance. sentation in February. able scholarship by the Texas graduate with a master’s de- and Sciences (TOCES). Arnoldo De León, Project of Excellence Award president and immediate An ASU employee since Society of Certified Public Ac- gree in animal science, won The 2011 TOCES consists John Klingemann from the National Institute past president. 2008, Plum serves as the di- Lucinda Vernor countants Accounting Educa- second place in the Student of four advisory committees A manuscript edited by Profes- of Food and Agriculture, Na- Wallace has been head of rector of the Office of Spon- Sophomore exercise science tion Foundation (AEF). Research Poster Contest at that will assist the coordinat- sor Arnoldo De León and in- tional Water Program. the ASU Physics Department sored Projects. She was major Lucinda Vernor of A native of Carthage, the Society for Range Man- ing board as it continues to cluding an essay by fellow His- Pumphrey, an assistant since 1998. Under his lead- recognized for utilizing her Camp Wood won first place Rittenberry is one of only agement’s (SRM) 64th annual integrate the “Tuning” process tory Department member Dr. professor of geography, is co- ership, the department was broad-ranging knowledge of in the mohair category and 50 AEF scholarship winners international meeting in Feb- into the state’s college and John Klingemann has received principal investigator on the recognized by Physics Today federal and state grants to the placed second overall in the statewide. The scholarships ruary in Billings, Mont. university curriculum for bio- the Robert A. Calvert Book 3½-year, $757,528 National magazine as one of the top benefit of university faculty American Sheep Industry As- are awarded to outstanding Tidwell’s research project medical engineering, chemi- Prize as the best manuscript Science Foundation grant undergraduate physics pro- and colleges in grant writing, sociation’s 63rd annual nation- students planning to become was titled “Do Super Juniper cal engineering, biology and submitted in 2010 to Texas jointly awarded to ASU, North grams in the U.S. . solicitation and funding. al Make It With Wool contest. CPAs in Texas. Eating Sires Produce Super chemistry. Osmanski will serve A&M University Press on the Carolina A&T State University Speciale is a registered Vernor was one of 29 na- Juniper Eating Offspring?” on the Biology Committee. history of the American South, and Texas Tech University to nurse in the University Clin- tional finalists in the Senior Dr. Roger Zarnowski His runner-up finish was the West or Southwest. study the impact of increased ic. An ASU employee since Division invited to the Make Dr. Roger Zarnowski, an ASU highest placement ever for Katelynn Frei, The book, War Along the ethanol production on water 2000, she was praised for her It With Wool awards banquet professor of mathematics, an ASU student in the an- Wesley Brashear Border: The Mexican Revolu- usage in the Ogallala aquifer. overall commitment to excel- and style show in Reno, Nev., has received the Mathemati- nual SRM poster contest, Two biology students won top tion and Tejano Communities, The research looks at at- lence, her organizational and in January. Her winning en- cal Association of America’s which this year drew more prizes for their research pre- is scheduled for publication titudes toward water as a management skills and her tries were a black and pur- 2011 Texas Section Award than 100 entries. sentations at the February an- later this fall and includes 13 resource and at municipal ongoing willingness to help ple reversible mohair jacket for Distinguished College or nual meeting of the Texas So- essays by scholars in the field. water conservation policy in accomplish any task. trimmed with lamb wool and University Teaching of Math- Christine Purkiss ciety of Mammalogists (TSM). The award, which carries a the area overlying the Ogal- Stanley, who joined the a matching wool slacks and ematics. Dr. Christine Purkiss, assistant Junior Katelynn Frei won $1,000 honorarium, was pre- lala aquifer in light of the in- ASU staff in 1999, works as top outfit. Recipients are honored for professor of teacher educa- the Vernon Bailey Award for sented to Dr. De León in March creased agricultural produc- a student accounts coordina- For winning the mo- their documented teaching tion, has been named to the the best research poster pre- at the annual meeting of the tion of corn, the feedstock tor in the Office of the Bursar. hair category, she received a effectiveness, their influence National Science Teachers sentation in classical mam- Texas State Historical Associa- necessary to produce ethanol. Stanley was honored for her $1,000 scholarship from the in teaching beyond their own Association’s (NSTA) Science malogy for her project “Use tion in El Paso. The research measures com- outstanding customer ser- Mohair Council of America. institutions and their ability to and Children Advisory Board, of Camera Trapping to Deter- Klingemann, an assistant munity attitudes toward both vice and her willingness to go For placing second overall, she foster curiosity and generate effective June 1. mine Patterns of Habitat Use professor of history, contrib- free market and regulatory

14 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 15 “Selenoproteins are a type of protein that contains the special amino acid sele- nocysteine, which contains the micronutri- ent selenium,” Osborne said. “Selenium deficiency has been linked to increased by Tom Nurre cancer risk, decreased thyroid function and neurologic conditions such as Parkin- son’s and Alzheimer’s, but we don’t know all the reasons why.” Cutting-edge research into proteins, the bio- “We need to find the link,” she added. chemical molecules that are the building blocks of life, “We know selenium goes into these 25 yet so small as to be invisible to the naked eye, may ulti- human selenoproteins, but we don’t know mately increase the visibility of Angelo State University’s what all of those selenoproteins do or which Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. ones are causing those effects.” Over the long term, the research could one day lead to While both projects could have major new therapeutics for the prevention, treatment and even cure ramifications for the future of medical for some of mankind’s most debilitating diseases, ranging research, they originated in completely from AIDS to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. In the different ways. Osborne’s is an extension near term, the basic research is providing laboratory opportu- of her post-doctoral work at New England nities that are enhancing the résumés of ASU chemistry and Biolabs. Osterhout stumbled onto his ser- biochemistry majors. endipitously while working on an unre- John Osterhout In the second year of a two-year, $312,151 grant from lated venture. the National Institutes of Health (NIH), department head Osterhout’s main area of expertise is Dr. John Osterhout is focused on developing a substance protein folding. All proteins that make up called a Trojan Horse Inhibitor that will eradicate the human the human body are programmed to fold immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. in a certain way. When they fail to fold “Our goal at the end of two years is proof of principle,” normally, problems occur. Mis-folding Osterhout said. “Does it work even a little bit in live cells? If proteins have been linked to neurodegen- it does, we will have something to work with.” erative diseases such as Parkinson’s and “We are at the juncture where if it works a little bit, we Alzheimer’s. While researching protein could get a significant amount of funding to continue the folding at the Rowland Institute for Sci- project, which is titled ‘Development of Therapeutics to ence in Cambridge, Mass., Osterhout and Eliminate HIV,’ ” he added. “Perhaps even the millions of his team designed a small peptide – a mol- dollars that would be needed to bring the Trojan Horse In- ecule made up of linked amino acids – that hibitor to market as an anti-HIV drug.” turned out to be toxic. That simple act in- Meanwhile, Dr. Edith Osborne, assistant directly led to his current project. professor of biochemistry, is working on a “When we tried to express it in E. project titled “Novel Selenocysteine Insertion coli, which is a common way of making System for Protein Labeling and Human Sele- protein, it killed the E. coli it was grow- noprotein Expression,” which is being funded

Photos by Danny Meyer Danny by Photos ing in,” Osterhout said. “It turned out that by a $35,000 Single Investigator Cottrell Col- this peptide acted like an anti-microbial lege Science Award from the Research Cor- peptide and interrupted the E. coli mem- poration for Science Advancement. brane. We were then able to show that if Edith Osborne

16 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 17 we took the peptide in isolation and put it “It turns out that it is harder to get than To learn more about selenoproteins, re- on artificial membranes, it broke the arti- we ever imagined,” Osterhout said. “It has searchers need large quantities for testing. ficial membrane. So, that got us started.” proven to be a difficult technological prob- Growing, or expressing, proteins is normal- What it started was the search for a lem. We just tried a bunch of different things, ly done using E. coli as a host, but there are substance that would act as a Trojan Horse chemical and biochemical procedures, and problems growing human selenoproteins Inhibitor (THI) to eliminate HIV. THIs are we think we’ve finally found something that that way. The challenge is to generate them small, specially-designed protein molecules works. We may also be onto another proce- in the correct form. that are harmless until activated by a viral dure that may work even better.” “I want to express human selenoproteins component called the HIV protease. Once “It is sort of typical of research,” he add- in E. coli,” Osborne said, “but in order to activated, the THIs kill the cell in which ed. “You keep trying things until you finally do that, I have to create a system that will the virus is trying to reproduce. The basic find the one that will work for you. It’s just enable me to take the same amino acid se- idea is that uninfected cells are not harmed how science works.” quence from humans and express it in E. while infected cells are destroyed. Once they have enough of the THI, they coli. The problem with selenoproteins is that “Then we thought, ‘we’ve just cured will send it to Dr. Ronald Swanstrom at the there is a specific ribonucleic acid (RNA) AIDS,’ ” Osterhout said. “This idea cures University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill structure in the messenger RNA (mRNA), AIDS. It doesn’t slow it down like the cur- for testing on live cells. which codes for the protein, called the sele- rent drugs. We could actually kill the cells “Ron has agreed to test our product in nocysteine insertion sequence (SECIS) that that the AIDS virus is trying to grow in, and monkey kidney cells containing live AIDS tells the ribosome to add a selenocysteine Osterhout and research associate keep them from replicating themselves, and virus,” Osterhout said. “So, we will see if into a protein. But, the location of the SE- Biochemistry major Elizabeth Leffel assists Osborne. Dr. Kathryn Louie the disease would go away.” we can use our material to slow down the CIS element is different in humans than it “So, it basically went from zero to an idea spread of infection in those cells.” is in E. coli. That is the biggest challenge.” Also collaborating with Osborne are It is designed to help build a program and about how to cure AIDS one afternoon when Another collaborator on the project is “Usually, researchers will study some- scientists at New England Biolabs, a lead- make it more competitive for larger grants. we were thinking about a different problem Dr. Celia Schiffer at the University of Mas- thing in a test tube to really be able to figure ing international biotech company based in In the next year, I’ll be using my preliminary entirely,” he added. “It just happened.” sachusetts-Worcester. out what it does and how it works,” she added. Ipswich, Mass. data to apply to larger funding agencies for Over the subsequent years, Osterhout “Dr. Schiffer helped us with the initial “Then they will go further and study it in cells “They supply some of the reagents I larger grants to continue my studies.” has tried repeatedly to get grant funding for cloning of our peptide,” Osterhout said. to see how it interacts with other proteins in need, and I’m able to discuss the research While both Osborne’s and Osterhout’s his quest to perfect a THI substance. But, “Dr. Swanstrom is going to test the material the cells. But, if you can’t make enough of the with colleagues up there,” Osborne said. “If projects could have blockbuster effects on since his approach is admittedly the oppo- that we make. If the results turn out hopeful, selenoprotein to isolate it, you will never have we can find a system to produce enough of medical research and the reputation of the site of conventional wisdom in current then we may be able to get more funding to the test tube studies, which really help to un- the selenoproteins in E. coli, we will be able university, any definitive results from their AIDS research, it has been hard to develop it further.” derstand the cellular studies better.” to figure out what they do. That could help work will not be determined for some time. convince grant-funding agencies Osterhout regularly reports on his prog- Aiding Osborne in her efforts is bio- us understand the mechanisms of human However, one immediate impact their proj- to get on board. It was not until he ress to the NIH and local AIDS organiza- chemistry major Elizabeth Leffel. A senior diseases that are related to selenium defi- ects have is expanding ASU student re- arrived at ASU that Osterhout fi- tions. But, while he remains optimistic, he from Panhandle, Leffel started working ciency. It will help us learn what it is about search opportunities. nally received some good news. estimates that even if his THI process works, with Osborne last summer and is currently selenium deficiency that affects cells and “If my system works and is successful, “We finally applied for an it would probably be at least 6-10 years be- performing RNA stability studies using ul- causes the diseases.” then it will be interesting to go through and R21 Grant, which is for high- fore a new AIDS drug would be available. traviolet (UV) spectroscopy. In addition to its potential uses in medi- study a selenoprotein using this system,” risk, high-reward research,” Professor Osborne also faces a long- “The way that E. coli insert selenocyste- cal research, finding a process that aids in Osborne said. “With 25 human selenopro- he said. “For NIH it’s small term prospect. While her project could ine into their proteins is different than the way the study of selenoproteins will also be of teins, there are a lot to choose from, so there money. It’s a tiny grant to also have important implications for medi- a human does it,” Leffel said. “So, we have interest to the livestock industry. will be opportunities to expand on this proj- get you started. My project cal research, it is also a first step in an even to manipulate the E. coli mRNA and insert “Previously, selenium was thought to be ect and involve more students. My current has got a high risk, which longer process. Unlike Osterhout and his special structures called SECIS elements in a toxin because there were problems with research is just one step.” means they think it won’t work, but a accidental project, she has been interest- all the places where there is a selenocysteine, toxicity in cattle that ate too many seleni- From Osterhout’s standpoint as head of high reward because it if does, we cure ed in her research topic since picking up and do it in a way that minimizes the changes um-accumulating plants,” Osborne said. the Chemistry and Biochemistry Depart- AIDS. The third time through, we were her doctorate in biochemistry from Texas to the amino acid sequence of the human pro- “However, selenium is an important micro- ment, his and Osborne’s research offers able to get it funded.” A&M University. tein. My RNA stability studies on the SECIS nutrient to livestock, but again, we don’t great value for ASU, regardless of its ulti- Working in a converted lab in ASU’s “Selenocysteine is found in all king- hairpins will help develop a better way to ex- fully understand why.” mate success or application. Science III building, Osterhout has been doms of life,” Osborne said. “Selenopro- press human proteins in E. coli.” Also, much like Osterhout’s work, Os- “It is important in the modern age to joined on his project by Dr. Kathryn teins are important in a variety of functions “I really enjoy it,” she added. “There are borne’s project could be a stepping stone to send our undergraduates off with research Louie, who is working as a research in the body, including thyroid hormone me- a limited number of us because not every positive publicity for the university and fur- experience,” Osterhout said. “That really associate, and Kandice Fryar, an ASU tabolism, and there have been links from faculty takes on research students. To just ther grant-funded research. helps get them into medical school, gradu- chemistry graduate who is a research selenium deficiency to cancer, Parkinson’s be a part of something like this is really “The intention is to publish journal ar- ate school or a job. That is the kind of expe- technician. They are in the process of disease and Alzheimer’s disease. So, there is cool. We could get published and actually ticles that are based from ASU,” Osborne rience I want to give undergraduates in our trying to produce enough of their THI a variety of diseases that are associated with play a part in things like curing cancer. I said. “This grant is really to gather prelimi- department, and I think we are moving in substance to send off for testing. selenoproteins, but much is not known.” feel really privileged.” nary data, which is why it is a smaller grant. the right direction.” .

18 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 19 by Tom Nurre

Angelo State alum Dr. Darin “I talked to the exporter who shipped “The Hollywood depictions of out- In 2010, though, the pair were rarely Carroll and his wife, Dr. Serena Carroll, the rodents, and at that time he said he break responses usually aren’t a good rep- apart as they took time off from traveling both went viral long before Facebook. liked selling to dealers in the U.S. be- resentation of what we do,” Serena said. while Serena was pregnant and Darin un- As disease ecologists at the Centers cause we let anything into the country,” “This kind of work is often sensationalized derwent some medical procedures. They for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, the Darin said. “Whereas in Europe, they in the media.” will be heading out into the field again this Carrolls are charged with investigating have to quarantine animals and the deal- “Every research trip is an adventure,” summer, but are trying to reduce their trav- outbreaks of often deadly zoonotic diseas- ers have to pay for the quarantine. But Darin said. “Each is a learning experience, el to minimize the time spent away from es, those that can transmit from animals to now, as a result of that outbreak, there is and they can be sad, obviously. But, out- their year-old son, Austin. humans, in the U.S. and around the globe. a ban on the importation of bats and ro- breaks and field research expeditions are “Eventually I would like to start bring- Darin has been at the CDC since 2002, and dents from Africa.” never quite as smooth as the movies indi- ing him to many of the places where we Serena since 2003. Serena, a member of the Viral Special cate. Plus, we don’t load up and fly any- work,” Darin said. “Not into the actual out- “We are tasked with describing, identi- Pathogens Branch, spoke of her involvement where in black helicopters.” break zones, but at least to the capital cit- fying and characterizing the transmission in a probe of a 2007 Marburg hemorrhagic Since they work in different CDC ies. We want him to see other cultures and of diseases like poxviruses and hemor- fever outbreak centered around a lead and branches, the Carrolls seldom travel to- grow up with a more worldly view of how rhagic fevers that circulate in animals and gold mine full of bats in Uganda. More gether at all. Their only joint project is folks are living in other places.” can then infect people,” Darin said. “Our work is still needed on that case as she and ongoing in Peru. Ironically, despite all the locations they job is to gain a good enough understanding her team try to confirm the virus’ source “There is a project that involves the have been, one of the Carrolls’ favorite plac- of that mechanism to be able to keep peo- and method of transmission to humans, construction of a transcontinental high- es to visit is San Angelo. ple from being infected by those diseases though the bats are the prime suspects. way from one side of South America to “I really consider San Angelo as close that are spread from animals to people.” In each case, the CDC was called in to the other,” Serena said. “We are looking to home as anywhere can be,” Darin said. “We are looking to reduce or prevent investigate the outbreak, which meant both at how the distributions of diseases and “ASU is where I really grew up academi- Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo the infection of humans with zoonotic dis- field work and lab work for the Carrolls. disease-carrying animals change as the cally. I’m always looking for an excuse to eases,” Serena added. “Our particular role Darin holds a bachelor’s degree and road is constructed.” come back here. We love to come here. is to look at the animal populations and try master’s degree from ASU and earned his “We are working with the Naval Medi- It’s nice to get to see all the old friends to understand what is going on with them, doctorate at Texas Tech University. Serena cal Research Unit in Peru on that project,” and see how everything is changing and to use that information to let the human has a master’s degree from Texas Tech Darin added. around the university.” Serena and Darin Carroll populations know how to avoid infection.” and a doctorate from Emory University. In Periodically, their work does take them It was actually a previously planned The Carrolls revealed glimpses of their their work at the CDC, the Carrolls have to neighboring locales, but the natural ter- trip to San Angelo that gave the Carrolls field work to a group of ASU students, fac- also investigated outbreaks of Hantavirus- rain has so far kept them separated. the opportunity to participate in the ASU ulty and staff who crowded into the Boul- es, Arenaviruses, Ebola and Nipah viruses, “In 2007, I was dealing with a monkey- Biology Department’s Bio Lunch, and they ware Lecture Hall in the Cavness Science among others, in Africa, Asia and both pox outbreak as part of a team in the Re- jumped at the chance to tell how things re- Building this spring for the Biology Depart- North and South America. public of Congo,” Darin said, “and Serena ally work in their world. ment’s “Bio Lunch” program. There is also a touch of glamour to was in the Democratic Republic of Congo “If anyone could put one of the out- A member of the CDC’s Poxvirus their jobs as Darin served as a consultant working on one of the Ebola outbreaks. So, break investigation stories together in a and Rabies Branch, Darin talked about a on the Hollywood movie “I Am Legend” we were just separated by the Congo River. format that actually told it like it really is, 2003 outbreak of monkeypox that spread that featured megastar Will Smith. But, the The two capitals are only a mile apart, but that would be an amazing thing to see,” Da- through Wisconsin, Illinois and several pair is quick to point out that their jobs are the mile is river.” rin said. “The rewarding thing about being other states. He was part of a team that nothing like another movie, “Outbreak,” “We could see each other’s hotels involved in outbreak investigations is to be eventually traced the cause of the outbreak in which Dustin Hoffman and Rene Russo across the river,” Serena added. “But, the able to do some good for the people who are back to a shipment of rodents from Ghana played married disease ecologists investi- next day, we headed out into the field in suffering. That is the goal and what gives bound for the U.S. exotic pet market. gating an Ebola outbreak. opposite directions.” you a good feeling at the end of the day.” .

20 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 21 “In a home environment, a lot of these women are happy, but happiness is not the point,” Swets said. “The point is that these women are not given a choice. In the name of protection, these groups have re- by Jayna Phinney moved choice.” But the area of research that most sur- prised Swets was women hindering their Molly Swets own gender’s progress. Women in the FLDS Photos by Danny Meyer were particularly defensive and supportive of their own way of life. Swets, who is married to ASU Math- Molly Swets never imagined her she, Swets and the Porter Henderson Li- “I think all literature helps us see our- Angelo State University this fall is introducing a new ematics Department Head Paul Swets and Angelo State University graduate thesis brary began receiving requests for copies of selves more objectively,” Hartje said. “It gender studies minor designed to prepare students for careers in a raising five children with him, noted that would one day be available on Amazon.com, Swets’ thesis. Hartje said such calls for the- gives us perspective.” diverse workplace or for graduate studies in gender-related areas. the FLDS women who spoke to the media but some topics have a way of capturing sis work are highly unusual, especially for Swets compared Atwood’s fictional The gender studies minor, drawing from multiple disciplines, in the aftermath of the Eldorado raid were worldwide attention. English theses, but the relevance of Swets’ society with contemporary fundamental- will teach students to analyze gender and sexuality as aspects of typically the first wives, not any of the sister Because of Swets’ subject – fundamen- topic to current events made it timely. ist organizations and found similarities in or subordinate wives. human biology, identity and culture. talist religion’s impact on women – and Verlag Dr. Müller (VDM), a German methods used to oppress women, including “There is a power structure there,” The new minor grew out of several university courses that ASU’s proximity to Schleicher County, the company that publishes academic research restriction of dress, limitations on literacy Swets said. “If that’s all you know, you fight focus on women’s studies, said Dr. Linda Kornasky, ASU English April 2008 raid by state law enforcement worldwide, contacted Swets in 2008 when and women’s subjugation of other women. for it. You don’t hear a lot about women’s professor and chair of the gender studies committee. However, agencies on the Fundamentalist Church of executives noticed the popularity of her Swets’ thesis became a socio-cultural own culpability.” men’s gender roles and sexual orientation will also be examined Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) thesis. Her work is now published on de- study, examining fundamentalist groups Dr. Linda Kornasky, an ASU professor ranch near Eldorado turned her English the- mand and available to purchase under the from the Christian, Islamic, Hindu and tra- in the minor. of English and the chair of the university’s sis into a high-demand document, receiving title “Religious Fundamentalisms and the ditional Judaism faiths. “So much of who we are is affected by gender that you can new gender studies minor, agreed about worldwide notice by some. Systematic Oppression of Women: Mar- “Literature contains all other subjects,” see why it’s an important area to study,” Kornasky said. the FLDS way of life. She pointed out that Her 2006 thesis, “Margaret Atwood’s garet Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale” by Hartje said. “When you study literature, you The 18-credit-hour minor includes one required course, In- many FLDS parents allow their daughters The Handmaid’s Tale: Fundamentalist Reli- Molly Swets. Her thesis was penned under don’t just study text. It’s hard not to look at troduction to Gender Studies, and then students choose five to be married off when they are underage, giosity and the Oppression of Women,” ex- her former name, Molly Hines. the context.” additional specialized courses that vary among these disciplines: with some documented as young as 13. plored how several fundamentalist religions, “It’s kind of cool that I can go on Ama- As evidenced with the FLDS, Swets teacher education, political science, philosophy, sociology, English, “People tend to think that the women are including the FLDS, use their faith as a tool zon and see my book,” said Swets, who said she found that fundamentalist groups social work, nursing, psychology and communication. not culpable,” Kornasky said. “The press likes to restrict women throughout the world. heads the English Department at San An- almost always start oppressing women by to simplify the blame by putting it entirely on Kornasky said several groups on campus, including mem- The raid of the FLDS ranch made global gelo’s Central High School. sending them home, restricting their clothes, (FLDS leader) Warren Jeffs, but mothers are bers of the Professional Organization for Women’s Equal Rights headlines when more than 400 children were Atwood’s novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, limiting their access to literature and educa- responsible for protecting their children.” (POWER) as well as members of Helping Educate Regarding Ori- removed by state authorities following alle- which inspired Swets’ work, satirizes the tion, and misusing religious texts. She said To understand the sect lifestyle, Swets entation (HERO), have already shown interest in the pro- gations of abuse. The children were put in 1980s movement by the U.S. Christian New that any time a group claims to want to pro- also examined fundamentalist groups as the- gram. It can also be an optional area of study temporary custody of the state while Texas Right that called for women to return to the tect its members, it starts by diminishing ocracies, or cultures in which the religion is legal officials strained for a few months to home. Atwood speculated the disastrous their rights. for students pursuing a Bachelor of Inter- the government. She said the FLDS operates identify families and care providers for each results for women if that call were taken disciplinary Studies. as a theocracy within the U.S. and lacks loy- child, a process complicated by the FLDS to an extreme, creating a futuristic society “We want people to learn some- alty to the U.S. or any state government. practice of polygamy and its members’ pref- where women were confined to domestic thing about themselves,” Kornasky The involvement of faith makes oppres- erence to stay within the confines of their and reproductive roles. said. “We can all benefit from think- sion hard to fight, Swets said. own communities. ing about gender.” . “We’re so afraid of religious intolerance Dr. Mary Ellen Hartje, ASU English in the U.S.,” Swets said. “We don’t want to professor and chair of Swets’ thesis com- step on a religion’s toes, so we wait until mittee, said that shortly after the FLDS raid, there’s a big enough problem to take action.” In addition to providing insight into sect life of women, the research, writing and self-editing involved in Swets’ thesis en- hanced her teaching skills. “I really had to rethink the way I wrote,” Swets said. While she expected to learn from her the- sis work, Swets did not foresee the global at- FLDS ranch near Eldorado tention her thesis would ultimately attract. .

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A random act of ASU kindness Class of 1987, along with both their parents ended up having a much greater impact than and their two sons were returning home to Chad Peterson ever imagined possible. Paradise after attending their son Travis’ Peterson’s chance encounter with an- high school baseball tournament in Ranger. other Angelo State University family in a “I happened to have a shirt on that said small-town café, his impulse to pick up the Angelo State Baseball,” Barnett said. “That tab for their meal and his scribbled note on a is what made Chad talk to me. When I napkin still resonate with the Shaun Barnett walked in, he said something like ‘hey, family nearly five years later. you’re from San Angelo,’ and I told him I A 1990 Angelo State graduate and for- had gone to school at ASU.” mer wide receiver on the Rams football “We introduced ourselves, and he said team, Peterson owns and operates Concho he had grown up in Snyder and gone to An- Windmill, installing windmills and irriga- gelo State as well,” Barnett added. “It was tion systems throughout Texas and other just a normal conversation that you have parts of the country. On May 8, 2006, he with someone you don’t know. It only last- and his crew had just finished a job and ed about 10-15 seconds, and then I went and stopped in Strawn to eat at the famous sat down and ate.” Mary’s Café when he saw a man wearing When his family finished eating, Bar- the familiar ASU blue and gold lead his nett was trying to beat his father-in-law to family into the diner. A short conversation pay the check. But, when he approached established that the man and his wife were the cashier, she told him that their tab had also ASU alumni and inspired Peterson to already been paid. show his appreciation for their school pride “I thought my father-in-law had done by secretly paying for their family’s meal. it,” Barnett said. “So I said, ‘I didn’t think He left a note scribbled on a napkin as his he beat me over here.’ But, the cashier said, calling card. ‘No, it was that guy you talked to when you “I could tell they were ASU people,” Pe- came in. You didn’t know him?’ I told her I terson said. “It seemed like the right thing had never seen him before in my life, that to do at the time, so I just did it. Random we had just had a brief conversation while acts of kindness are few and far between I was walking to my table. But, she told me

these days, so I just figured ‘why not?’ We he had bought our meal and left a note for Meyer Danny by Photo were done with our job and were on our way us. That is when I got the napkin.” home. We had gotten a very good paycheck, Particularly amazing to Barnett was and it just seemed like the thing to do.” that with eight of them dining, the check The man Peterson had spoken briefly was around $120. In the years since, the with was 1991 ASU alum Shaun Barnett. Barnett family has moved to Dublin, where Standing: Chad Peterson and Travis Barnett He and his wife, the former Keri Shults, Shaun is the school district superintendent Seated: Shaun and Keri Barnett

24 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 25 and Keri, his wife, name, address or e-mail to go on and ac- is the curriculum tually find out who I am. I didn’t think it director. But, they was a big deal at the time, but obviously it have never forgot- was to them.” ten what happened “It’s nice to know that people recognize that day in Strawn. your acts of kindness,” he added. “I just “I’ve been in think ‘you’re welcome.’ I’m just here trying the school business to do my part.” since I left ASU, The irony of the story is that Peterson as a coach, prin- was simply passing on a favor that had been cipal and super- shown him because of his ASU roots. Not intendent, so I’m long before that day in Strawn, Peterson had always around col- been hired by Lubbock dermatologist Dr. lege graduates,” Barnett said. “I’ve always David Long for a lucrative windmill and ir- been kind of jealous of the Texas A&M rigation job on his ranch. grads because they have so much tradition. “It was about a $25,000 job,” Peterson Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo What Chad did made me proud because it recalled, “and the determining factor on was about Angelo State. It made me proud who he was going to hire to do it, he told me, because of my heritage, where I come from rested on the fact that I was an ASU alum. and the West Texas way.” Out of 15 years of doing this, he is the only “It has been a long time since it hap- person who has hired me, with all other fac- pened,” Keri said, “but, to us it really hasn’t tors being the same, because we were both been, because we tell people the story all alumni. So, at some point I figured I would the time. It speaks well of the personality pass that along, and it just so happened that that ASU has, because the quality of student at Mary’s Café on that particular day, I de- who comes here has that. To me, what Chad cided that maybe it would be a good idea by Lindy Zamora did is just the epitome of ASU. Travis has to do something nice for someone else who always thought the story was really cool, was an alum.” and I think it is part of what attracted him Now, Peterson’s simple expression of to go to ASU.” alumni spirit has inspired the Barnetts to Almost five years later, Travis has be- also pay it forward. come the 13th member of his extended fam- “I think that is what I’m supposed to do One of the top baseball facilities in to completing the clubhouse, especially the Donors to the ily to attend ASU. He is an applied physics with it,” Barnett said. “He chose to honor us the Lone Star Conference and all of NCAA Norris Family for their generous lead gift,” Norris Baseball Clubhouse major, president pro tem of the Student Sen- by buying our dinner, and so I think it is my Division II got even better this spring with said Angelo State head baseball coach The Lloyd and Sheri Norris Family ate and the latest in a long line of family duty now, if I ever have that opportunity. I the completion of the Norris Baseball Kevin Brooks. A-B Distributing Co. of San Angelo members to receive a Carr Scholarship. At would like to pass that on to someone else, Clubhouse adjacent to Foster Field. The Norris Clubhouse and its state-of- a student government function, he told the whatever it is, whether it’s buying their din- Construction started in November, well the-art amenities will assist not only with Alexander Construction “napkin story” to ASU President Joseph C. ner or something else.” before the first pitch of the 2011 season, player development, but also with recruit- Mr. and Mrs. Devin Bates Rallo, who thought it should be shared with “I went to a smaller school on purpose, on the $436,000 facility north of Foster ment, further enhancing what is likely Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boothe a wider audience. The problem was, though and I’m proud of that school and its heri- Field’s left field fence and was completed the finest facility in the state of Texas for Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brooks the Barnetts still had the napkin, they could tage,” he added. “I preach Angelo State and in the spring. Thanks to the support and NCAA Division II baseball. neither remember Peterson’s name nor read I have my whole career. Now I’m proud that generosity of several local businesses and “We already have outstanding facili- First Financial Bank his signature. my son is going here.” individuals, led by the Lloyd and Sheri ties in Foster Field, but the one thing we Jeffrey Hamilton Fortunately, ASU Magazine staff And, the significance of the café encoun- Norris family, the Rams baseball team has were missing was a permanent home for Lone Star Beef Processors, L.P. gleaned a couple of clues from the napkin, ter has certainly not been lost on Travis. a new place to call home. our players,” Brooks said. “This has helped and, with the help of former Rams head “My whole family has been to college The 1,875-square-foot field house tremendously as our players develop their Mr. and Mrs. Alvin New football coach Jerry Vandergriff, were able at Angelo State,” he said. “But, it’s not features a locker room complete with oak everyday routines and strive to get better, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pate to establish that Peterson had authored the as widely known when you go places and lockers for the players, new offices for the both as players and as students. note. After that, it took just a few phone say you went to ASU. So, to have a fellow baseball coaching staff, a players’ lounge “The Norris Clubhouse has been a great calls to set up a reunion this spring at ASU. alumni take care of us that way and build and two indoor batting cages, among place for the team to hit and work on their “I’m flattered,” Peterson said. “I never that alumni relationship was a pretty cool other features. game,” Brooks continued. “It’s a beautiful expected, especially five years later, that statement for Angelo State and the fact that “We are really thankful for all the fam- facility and has already enhanced our pro- someone would track me down with no we are growing and going places.” . ilies and businesses who have contributed gram from a recruiting perspective.” .

26 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 27 New Football Angelo State 2011 Football Signees Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School) Wayne Blackwell DT 6-1 320 Houston (Ventura College) Jordan Booty RB 5-11 205 Richardson (Richardson HS) Mark Branch DB 6-3 190 Copperas Cove (Copperas Cove HS) Chris DiClemente LB/LS 5-11 223 Katy (Seven Lakes HS) by Kevin McCarty Matthew Gholston DE 6-1 220 Austin (Bowie HS) Andy Gonzalez DE 6-2 230 Cedar Park (Leander HS) Angelo State head football coach Filling the void left by record-setting Zane Hernandez QB/ATH 6-4 215 Iraan (Iraan HS) Will Wagner has toppled his share of quarterback Josh Neiswander’s graduation Matthew Hummingbird DB 6-1 185 San Angelo (Lake View HS) opponents while assisting teams to 169 is a daunting task, but Wagner signed two Brandon Jones DE 6-2 215 Round Rock (Stony Point HS) wins over the last 15 years, but his biggest high school quarterbacks in Warren Trues- Daymond Lewis DB/ATH 5-10 170 West Columbia (Columbia HS) foe through the first months on the ASU job dale and Kyle Washington, and has back- Hamilton Luper WR 6-3 200 Whitewright (Whitewright HS) has been time. ups Blake Hamblin and Michael Cochran Colton Lyon LB 6-0 220 Boyd (Boyd HS) With his career winning percentage returning. Truesdale and Washington bring Chase Martin DB 6-0 180 San Angelo (Central HS) of nearly 85 percent as an assistant coach, an added element to the position with their Jarred Martin K 5-10 185 Roswell, N.M. (New Mexico Military) even the clock doesn’t stand a chance. In mobility, an emphasis for Wagner. Zachry Mueller TE 6-3 225 Victoria (West HS) a little more than a month after his late- “We want an athletic quarterback be- Daniel Perez DB/KR 5-9 155 San Angelo (Central HS) December hiring, Wagner assembled a cause I know the problems it causes for Talon Smith WR 5-9 150 Odessa (Permian HS) coaching staff, managed to sign 16 stu- defenses after coaching on that side of the Austin Sparks RB/LB 6-1 215 Marble Falls (Marble Falls HS) dent-athletes on National Signing Day, and ball for the last 13 years,” Wagner said. Warren Truesdale QB 6-3 190 San Antonio (Churchill HS) inked six more future Rams over the next “Anytime you’ve got a quarterback that can Kyle Washington QB 6-4 180 Humble (Humble HS) several weeks. get out of the pocket and is a run threat, it Jeffrey Williams DE 6-3 235 Katy (Cinco Ranch HS) “It was challenging in the fact that makes it harder for defenses to game plan. Reagan Womack OL 6-1 266 Lakeway (Lake Travis HS) when we had our first visit, we only had We can involve the quarterback in the run Lucas Zoller OL 6-5 290 Austin (Bowie HS) two full-time staff members,” Wagner said. game a little bit just to keep people honest.” “Getting a list together and getting on the Other than the quarterback getting out of road to see kids was difficult. I relied heav- the pocket on occasion, the Rams will not un- 2011 Rams Football Schedule ily on our graduate assistants, who did a dergo a major overhaul on offense under of- Date Opponent Location Time good job. I was very thrilled when we had fensive coordinator Russell Gaskamp as the 9/3 @Western State Gunnison, Colo. 2 p.m. 16 on signing day because prior to that, I team will focus on playing to its strengths. 9/10 @Chadron State Chadron, Neb. 1 p.m. didn’t think we’d have that many. I was ex- On defense however, the Rams will switch to 9/17 Central Oklahoma San Angelo 2 p.m. cited about that and I’m excited about the a 4-3 base defense after previously playing 9/24 @Abilene Christian* Abilene TBA end result. with three defensive lineman. Angelo State 10/1 Eastern New Mexico* (Family Day) San Angelo 6 p.m. “We got the type of players we were added four defensive ends in this year’s class. 10/8 @West Texas A&M* Canyon 6 p.m. looking for. We got faster up front on “I want us to be very physical – not only 10/15 Midwestern State* (Homecoming) San Angelo 6 p.m. the defensive line and more athletic. We up front, but we’ve got to be physical at line- 10/22 @Texas A&M-Commerce* Commerce TBA signed some really good skill players that backer and in the back end,” Wagner said. 10/29 Texas A&M-Kingsville* San Angelo 6 p.m. I’m excited about at receiver and running “I want us to have more team speed, be 11/5 @Incarnate Word* San Antonio TBA back. Then we signed some local kids, more athletic and run to the ball. It’s going 11/12 Tarleton State* San Angelo 2 p.m. something I was focused on. They’re all to be a little different than in years past with 11/19 NCAA Division II Playoffs TBD Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo great players and I’m excited to see them the four defensive linemen, but we have to Will Wagner develop into the players that we think they be more sound in order to limit the big plays *Indicates Lone Star Conference game. All times are Central Time. can be over the next couple of years.” as much as possible.” .

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Indoor Success program’s second all-time leading scorer Tops in Softball ASU had its share of scares during the Andria Nussey and Chrystal Ruiz helped with 1,764 points. Playing at times with only On the softball field, the Rambelles went 18-0 run, including the next two games against jump-start Angelo State’s first-ever indoor six or seven active players, the team went on in early play and challenged the program’s traditional regional power St. Edward’s. track and field season with All-America a four-game winning streak in January and record for best-ever start, before falling one The Rambelles trailed, 4-2, entering the performances at the 2011 NCAA Division closed out the regular season by winning game short of the 19-0 mark set in 2003. bottom of the seventh in the opening game II Indoor Track and Field Championships eight of its last nine contests. The ’Belles Angelo State opened the season as the No. 8 until catcher Kacie Easley tied the game in March. capped the regular-season on a high note as team in the country but streaked to the top of with a two-run double to left field. Angelo Nussey became ASU’s first-ever they recorded a 70-57 win over then-No. 16 the rankings before losing its first game. State went on to earn a 5-4 win in the bot- women’s indoor national champion and Tarleton State and handed the Texanns their The Rambelles swept through the St. tom of the eighth and eventually earned a first track and field athlete to win a title first Lone Star Conference South Division Mary’s Invitational and the ASU Blue and 2-1 extra-inning win in game two. in the 800-meter run when she held off loss of the year. Gold Classic, outscoring their opponents The ’Belles continued their heart- Grand Valley State’s Chanelle Caldwell Angelo State entered the tournament 68-24 through the first nine games. An- wrenching ways and plated eight runs in the at the meet in Albuquerque. Ruiz posted field in Bartlesville, Okla., as the No. 3 seed gelo State then faced its toughest challenge seventh inning at St. Mary’s to earn a 10-3 the third-best pentathlon score ever at an from the LSC South Division and was de- against No. 8 Nebraska-Omaha in the open- come-from-behind win. Despite overcom- NCAA Division II meet feated by LSC North Division No. 2 seed ing game of the Southeastern Oklahoma ing deficits in eight games during the 2011 and set a pentathlon re- Central Oklahoma in the opening round. Invitational. The then-No. 3 ’Belles would season, including an eight-run deficit to cord in the 800-meter The Rambelles finished the season 17-10 break open a 1-1 tie after All-American Abilene Christian, the Angelo State softball run, but finished a close overall and 10-4 in LSC South play. Alix Dean hit a bases-clearing double and squad saw the streak come to an end behind second to Central Missouri’s cruised to a 5-1 win. ASU dominated the re- eight early runs and a run-rule shortened Lindsay Lettow. Tough Luck Rams mainder of the tournament, and its unblem- contest in the second game of the double Their indoor performances The Rams basketball team was left think- ished record increased to 15-0. header with the Rattlers. . added to their lasting legacy as ing what could have been as head basket- members of the Rambelles’ 2010 ball coach Fred Rike undoubtedly had his NCAA Division II Outdoor Track toughest coaching assignment since his first and Field National Championship team. year as leader of the program. Angelo State freshman Kati Holly The team was forced to change its fo- (high jump) and junior transfer Kelsey cal point on offense not once, but twice as Wilson (pole vault) also competed at the Angelo State lost what was then considered indoor national meet. its best player to a violation of team rules and then another top player to injury. The Gritty ’Belles Persevere Rams also tied an NCAA record by playing The Angelo State women’s basketball in nine overtime games during the season. team rallied around a slogan of “No The Rams still managed to emerge from Excuses” while overcoming a slew of Lone Star Conference South Division play injuries and returning to the Lone Star with a .500 record, thanks in large part to Conference Tournament. Richard Thomas, who led the league with The gritty ’Belles made the post-season, 21.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game even after losing four key players to injuries during conference contests. Thomas was and hovering around .500 at the midpoint named to the All-LSC South Division first

of the season. team, while Ridge McKeither earned All- Meyer Danny by Photos Camille Perkins displayed senior lead- LSC South Division second team honors, ership as she stepped up and led the ’Belles and Andre Adams was tabbed as the LSC Andria Nussey in scoring. She ended her ASU career as the South Freshman of the Year. Richard Thomas

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Sedeño and his then-17-year-old daughter to quickly begin working at the San An- In San Antonio, Sedeño also met and tractor-trailer rig on the border and head- Mary were in the midst of a 12-day, 11-state gelo Standard-Times. I was an 18-year-old married his wife, Ellen. The couple then ed for Dallas in the scorching summer of tour of Mexico, where the family had lived freshman working at the Ram Page and the moved to San Diego, where Sedeño was AP 2002. When it stopped in the Dallas area, by Roy Ivey previously while he was the Mexico City Standard-Times and doing other things, so correspondent in charge. dozens of men and women tumbled out of ASU alum David Sedeño’s bureau chief for the Dallas Morning News. my career just took off from there.” “I saw in San Diego sort of a preview the trailer, except for two who died from Made at the request of his daughter who After serving as a rewrite clerk, intern of what’s going on now in the immigra- the heat. decision to leave mainstream wanted to see their former home one more and general assignments reporter at the tion debate,” he said. “California had gone “I wrote 24 stories, starting with those time prior to her senior year of high school, Standard-Times, Sedeño took an internship through this surge of housing, development, people coming out of that trailer through the journalism for religious reporting the trip followed the route Sedeño’s father with the Star-Telegram and then returned to business and migration from other states. sentencing of the people who brought them had taken in 1916 to escape the Mexican the Standard-Times as a copy editor during Many immigrants from Mexico and Cen- here,” Sedeño said. “I got a lot of hate mail came, appropriately enough, Revolution to a new life in Texas. his senior year of college. Upon graduation, tral America were also coming in to look from readers who thought I shouldn’t have “We were in a church in San Miguel de he oversaw production of the Standard- for jobs, but after awhile, there were no jobs. kept following the case and saying that I was in a church pew during a 2008 Allende,” said Sedeño, who at the time was Times’ prototype bilingual newspaper, Los So, they were stuck there.” biased, but I saw it as a mission to bring the mulling over a new job offer, “and this trip Tiempos, for six months before moving on Reporters, however, are rarely stuck in story to the public in the right way.” pilgrimage through Mexico. was happening while I was asking myself to The Associated Press (AP) and a career one place for long, and Sedeño was soon Though he has covered a wide vari- ‘am I going to stay at the Fort Worth Star- marked by reporting on several of the big- back in Texas as assistant Dallas AP bureau ety of stories during his career, immigra- Telegram or am I going to the job at the gest news stories of the last 30 years. chief. The major event of his second stint tion and border issues have always piqued Diocese of Dallas?’ What I was looking for After a stint at the Dallas AP bureau, in Dallas was coordinating coverage of the Sedeño’s interest. was an answer.” Sedeño was posted to the Rio Grande Val- standoff between government forces and “There is legitimate concern that you “All of a sudden,” he said, “this fam- ley, where he got his first taste of Latin- the Branch Davidians at the sect’s Mount have to protect your borders,” he said, “but ily standing in a corner in the back of the American news, including coverage of the Carmel compound near Waco in 1993. you also have to understand the co-exis- church started singing ‘Pescador de Hom- deadly 1985 Mexico City earthquake. It Another move within the AP in 1993 tence of all those communities on the bor- bres,’ or Fisher of Men. When that song was an event that completely changed his took Sedeño and his family to Albuquerque, der and that they are much more affected started, it was truly a moment when I said, outlook on life. where as New Mexico bureau chief, he co- than we will ever be by those issues.” ‘Here I go to the diocese.’ The song’s main “When I was in college, I wanted to ordinated coverage of, among other stories, Now that his travels are mostly over and line talks about leaving all behind and put- cover the civil war in Central America,” Native Americans on reservations dying his family has found a home, Sedeño plans ting your faith first.” he said. “That coverage of the earthquake from a mysterious malady, later identified to bring that same type of human interest A few days later, Sedeño accepted the showed me that I didn’t want to be a foreign as the Hantavirus. and compassion to his coverage of the Dio- job offer and resigned from the Star-Tele- correspondent because it wasn’t as glamor- After bouncing around the country so cese of Dallas. gram, where he had served on the editorial ous as it seemed, and an earthquake was re- much with the AP, the Sedeños wanted to “I’ve been lucky to have had a front- board and wrote columns and editorials, to ally a hard thing to see.” find a permanent home to raise their grow- row seat to many great news events of my become editor of the Dallas Diocese’s Texas Soon after, Sedeño was promoted to ing family. They decided to go back to lifetime and to meet interesting and ‘fa- Catholic newspaper, El Católico de Texas San Antonio correspondent and tasked with Dallas in 1995 with their daughter, Mary, mous’ people who are viewed as important Spanish-language newspaper and Texas covering the entire city by himself, includ- and son, David Joseph. Another son, Pat- people,” he said. “Sometimes people ask Catholic Football statewide magazine, ing sports and straight news. Particularly rick Gerard, was on the way and was born me if I miss the news business and I say, which debuted in August of 2010. The Tex- intriguing to the young reporter was follow- March 17 of that year. ‘No,’ because it has evolved and no longer as Catholic newspaper circulates biweekly ing the career of the city’s famous leader. However, that search for stability also is the same business that many journalists to about 50,000 readers in the 1.2 million- “Henry Cisneros was a high-profile meant Sedeño had to leave the AP, so he remember it as.” member Catholic diocese. mayor in a high-profile city,” Sedeño said. signed on with the Dallas Morning News “Even as I was contemplating my deci- Thus, Sedeño took the next step in his “In some ways, that San Antonio posting as an assistant metro editor and later as an sion to leave secular journalism, I discussed long and distinguished journalistic career was the most fun I’ve had because, as a assistant foreign editor, focusing on Mexico it with my children,” he said. “My son Pat- that began when he was a fledgling student young journalist, I was competing with and Cuba. After serving as the newspaper’s rick said, ‘Dad, are you really sure that you reporter for the ASU Ram Page. writers from the two city newspapers Mexico City bureau chief from 2001-02, want to move? You are working for a big

Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo “When I was at Angelo State,” he said, at the time. But, we really helped each Sedeño and his family returned to Dallas. newspaper right now.’ ” “I had the opportunity to do many things other. In some ways, it was my last true Soon, another big event was brew- “To which my daughter Mary said, . because it was a smaller school. It gave me experience in journalism where reporters ing on his doorstep. Dozens of undocu- ‘Bigger than God?’ ” David Sedeño hands-on experience, but it also allowed me worked as colleagues.” mented workers had been loaded onto a

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Angelo State University and the Trenton earned his B.S. in 2006 and M.S. in apy program at Texas Woman’s University. Under new management and Another new idea the Alumni Asso- Berrie family of San Angelo have been 2008, both in psychology. Humble got her His son, Austin, is a criminal justice major. experiencing steady growth, the Angelo ciation is launching is its first biannual partners for over 35 years. B.S. in 1997 in education and her M.S. in Humble’s son, Jaxon, is scheduled to gradu- State University Alumni Association graduation party at the LeGrand Center That partnership includes three genera- 2007 in guidance and counseling. ate this spring with a B.S. in psychology, continues to make progressive strides to the night before ASU’s May 2011 com- tions of Berries and has now stretched into its For all of them, staying close to home while her daughter, Haley, is majoring in bi- connect current students with alumni as mencement ceremonies. fifth decade. The family matriarch, Charlene and paying their way through college were ology. One of Lankford’s daughters, Emily, well as the ASU community with the city “We hope this encourages students and Berrie, started what has become a family tra- major issues they overcame by heading to is an education major, and another, Katie, is that supports it. their families to come celebrate together dition when she enrolled at ASU in the mid- Angelo State. set to enroll at ASU this fall. Utilizing a host of new programs, and get connected as the students transi- 1970s, earning her nursing degree in 1976. “I graduated with a bachelor’s and a “We’ve seen ASU progress steadily the Alumni Association accomplished a tion into alumni,” Hunter said. “Students Since then, six of her children and five of her master’s with no debt,” Humble said. “I since it was still San Angelo College,” Char- 40-percent increase in membership in 2010. become alumni, and we want them to feel grandchildren have enrolled at ASU with a didn’t have to get loans or anything. I think lene Berrie said. “It is making steady prog- Kim Hunter, who took over as executive connected from when they begin until after sixth grandchild on the way this fall. that is a pull for some of today’s students, ress to offering more and more programs director in January of last year, credits the they leave. Once a Ram, always a Ram.” “I encouraged my kids to stay home too, including my own kids. It is possible to for people in San Angelo and the surround- sweeping growth to inventive ideas and a In addition to its fun, and usually free, because it was cheaper,” Berrie said. “Plus, go to ASU without getting loans because ing area, and those outside the area who like drive to make the association a home away events, the Alumni Association also pro- I don’t know where they could go to get a the cost is so reasonable.” this type of atmosphere and are not inter- from home for ASU alumni. Most exciting motes networking between students and better start than Angelo State. But, I didn’t “The small class sizes are also a plus,” ested in going to a campus that is so large.” to Hunter is the wide range of alumni who recent alumni all the way through Golden Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo tell them that they had to go to college or to she added. “If you seek out the professors, “I think because of the Carr endow- are signing up. Exes. The purpose of the association is to ASU. They just wanted to, and they did.” they are willing to work with you however ments, a lot of top-of-the-line kids can “People aren’t only donating more mon- help alumni demonstrate their continuing Starting in 1981, Berrie’s children Rob- you need. You can know your way around, come to ASU,” she added. “I think there are ey,” she said, “but we also have an increase school pride and maintain a connection ert Berrie, Cynthia Bauter, David Berrie, get to know the faculty and be involved in a a lot of good programs at ASU, and you get of members across all demographics.” with their alma mater. Jessica Lankford, Trenton Berrie and Cath- lot of different activities, whereas you might the small school feel rather than being sur- In addition to expanding outreach to for- Attaining a 40-percent increase in ryn Humble all attended ASU. Both Robert not get that at a bigger campus.” rounded by a huge city. There is also a lot of mer members, the Alumni Association has membership is an impressive feat, Hunter Berrie and Bauter enrolled for two years Along with her husband, Bobby, a re- family tradition and involvement.” been soliciting feedback on all aspects of said, and the Alumni Association would before transferring to and earning degrees tired SAPD officer, Charlene Berrie is now So now the question becomes, will a alumni life. Several new programs are also like to thank all alumni for their generosity at Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas. seeing several of her grandchildren carry on fourth generation of the Berrie family be seen as contributing factors to the jump in and continued support. As the association David Berrie studied for one year before the tradition of attending what has virtually heading to ASU in the future? membership, including an iPad giveaway, de- moves forward, its goal remains to develop joining the San Angelo Police Department. become the family alma mater. “Families normally spread out, and you velopment of a new membership level for cur- relationships with students and alumni that Lankford got her ASU bachelor’s degree in Robert Berrie’s daughter, Gwendolyn, can’t expect your family to stay in this one rent students, faculty and staff at a prorated last a lifetime. education in 2000, while both Trenton Ber- graduated from ASU last fall with a B.S. in area,” Berrie said. “But, certainly there would cost, and enhanced promotion of Ram Jams “Our alma mater makes us all family,” rie and Humble have multiple ASU degrees. biology and is now in the occupational ther- be a lot of support for that if it is what they and tailgating as well as new “Come Study Hunter said. . want to do. I think my kids and grandkids With Us” and “Reunion Round Up” events. have all had really good experiences here.” Come Study With Us invites students to While ASU is in the midst of try- study by the fireplace in the LeGrand Alum- ing to extend its reach farther outside of ni and Visitors Center while enjoying free West Texas to meet its enrollment goal of coffee. The Reunion Round Up encourages 10,000 students by 2020, local families all alumni to fraternize during annual ASU like the Berries remain the bedrock of the Homecoming festivities. Both are seen as institution. However, they also understand important ways to get more and better expo- the need to expose even more students and sure for the LeGrand Center with students, families to all the university has to offer. alumni and the San Angelo community. The “I like to see that ASU is becoming Alumni Association also offers ASU class more competitive in offering more degree ring recipients and recent graduates a one- programs,” Humble said. year complimentary membership. “ASU is just a huge part of San Angelo,” Berrie added. “ASU, our medical facilities

Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo and Goodfellow Air Force Base are what make San Angelo. I think ASU has a great and growing reputation, and our campus is Katie Lankford, Emily Lankford, Jaxon Humble, Charlene Berrie, Austin Berrie and Haley Humble also beautiful. It’s like an oasis.” . Photo by Kimberley Parker 34 SUMMER 2011 Angelo State University Magazine SUMMER 2011 35 seasons at Idalou, just east of Lubbock. Library – continued from page 5 Although a consistent playoff contender, Idalou had never made it past the state curiosity, set a record of 19,931, 62 percent higher than the previous January quarterfinal round until the 2010 season. high of 12,232 in 2003. But, the library also set a February attendance record this year of 25,621, up 17 percent from the previous February high In Memoriam of 21,862 in 2009. Each issue of the Angelo State University Magazine will highlight James Michael Varnadore, 23, a sopho- “I expect record counts for the rest of the 2011 fiscal year,” Fortin said. selected alumni and then invite you to visit the Angelo State more geology major from San Angelo, died Part of the success can be attributed to the more informal nature of University Alumni Association website for the latest on your Jan. 22 in a one-vehicle accident in San the Learning Commons with the dry-erase columns and the coffee shop, Angelo. He previously attended Bonham former classmates. To learn more about Angelo State alumni, named Common Grounds, where students can buy coffee, beverages, pas- Elementary and Glenn Junior High before tries, salads, sandwiches and other treats during library hours. visit asuexes.com. Better yet, see what your friends are up to graduating from Wall High School in 2006. “Student Government asked and received permission to have one column and then update the site with news about you, your family and Bill Erwin, 96, a character actor who ap- dedicated to its use for announcements and information to share with stu- your accomplishments. peared in more than 250 film and television dents,” Fortin said. “One student has been seen using the pillars to practice productions after attending San Angelo Col- for exams in his anatomy class. Other students simply use the pillars to draw lege from 1931-33, died Dec. 29 in Studio City, pictures, leave messages to friends or outline projects due in their classes. Calif. Erwin, who was honored by the ASU “Perhaps one measure of the popularity of the coffee bar is that the 1962 1989 Triple Crowns Alumni Association as a distinguished alumnus library requested four additional large-capacity trash cans to deal with the Jerry Vandergriff, former Rams football Rafael Castillo, who holds a B.B.A. in Three more alumni – Mike Jinks, Mark in 2004, was best known for his Emmy-nomi- extra waste,” said Fortin, himself an inveterate coffee drinker. star and longtime head football coach at finance, has been named city manager Kirchhoff and Johnny Taylor – have nated role of Sid Fields on NBC’s 1993 Seinfeld The major change that alumni will notice from the outside is that the ASU, has been inducted into the Ath- of Windcrest, a Bexar County commu- claimed state football championships, episode “The Old Man” and for playing library’s previous main entry facing the Houston Harte University Center letic Hall of Honor at Texas A&M-Corpus nity northeast of San Antonio. Previously, further solidifying Angelo State University’s Arthur the Bellman in “Somewhere in Time,” has been reduced to a single door to Common Grounds. The new main Christi, which was previously known as the Castillo had served as city manager of Fort growing reputation as the cradle of Texas a 1980 time-traveling romantic drama that entry now faces north onto the University Mall. University of Corpus Christi. Vandergriff Stockton for three years and of Del Rio for football coaches. starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Perhaps the best assessment of the Learning Commons came from San Angelo resident Joe Henderson, son of ASU library namesake, Porter Hen- attended UCC after his San Angelo College six years. Jinks, Class of 1995, guided Cibolo Steele His movie credits included everything from career and quarterbacked the UCC football derson. Speaking of his father at the Learning Commons ribbon cutting in High School to the Class 5A Division II state “You’re In the Army Now” with Jimmy Duran- January, Henderson called him a visionary, but said “he could never have team in 1962 and 1963, earning All-Texas 2004 championship in the first year after being te and Phil Silvers in 1941 to “Home Alone” . and Little All-America honors. He was envisioned this.” Kayla Shurley Davidson, who holds a elevated from Class 4A, only the second in 1990 and “Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final team captain as a senior and student body bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary child coach ever to accomplish such a feat. His Insult” with Leslie Nielson and Priscilla Presley president. Later Vandergriff coached at development and learning, has published team, led by blue chip running back Malcolm in 1994. His TV credits ranged from “I Love Spiegelman – continued from page 9 ASU starting in 1972 with 10 years as an her first children’s book, Daddy’s Little Brown, the state’s 5A Offensive Player of the Lucy” to “My Name Is Earl” with appear- assistant and 23 years as head coach. Squirrel. The book stresses the impact and Year, and Defensive Player of the Year Ryan ances in such varied shows as “Wagon Train,” His works often venture into politics, but he does not see himself as a importance of family on children’s individual Simmons, took the title with a 24-21 win over “Leave It to Beaver,” “The Andy Griffith political cartoonist. 1972 self-worth. Davidson is a former elementary Denton Guyer. Jinks quarterbacked the Rams Show,” “The Untouchables,” “Twilight Zone,” “Someone asked me about that and I said, ‘Well, I’m real slow and still Tommy McCulloch, president and CEO of school math teacher. to the NCAA Division II playoffs in 1994. “Perry Mason” and “Gunsmoke.” working on World War II,’ ” he said. “I think that political cartooning very Fidelity Bank in Wichita Falls, was named Kirchhoff, Class of 1986 with a B.S. in physi- Erwin also starred in numerous TV com- often reduces itself, especially these days, to a kind of subspecies of gag th Wichitan of the Year at the 20 Annual 2008 cal education, coached Falls City High School mercials, including a CLIO Award-winning cartoon, the kind you would see in the New Yorker. Those are more for North Texas Economic Forum in Wichita Douglas Parsons, who earned a B.S. in to the Class 1A Division II state title, earning Dreyer’s Ice Cream spot where his chair- lighthearted laughs than attempts to draw blood and sway others.” Falls. The award is presented annually to a applied physics and went on to work on his his and his school’s first state champion- bound character leaps up and break dances Spiegelman also defended his controversial approach to cartooning, citizen of North Texas for tireless efforts to master’s degree in physics and astronomy ship. Falls City beat Windthorst, 32-7, in the when he learns the brand is being served for where he often portrays different ethnic groups in a non-flattering light improve the quality of life for the citizens in at Stephen F. Austin State University, title game. A Mason native, Kirchhoff has dessert. A self-taught cartoonist, Erwin had that some find objectionable. the community. McCulloch holds a B.B.A. discovered a new asteroid, which is dimmer been involved in coaching for a quarter of a works published in the New Yorker, Playboy “The language I use is a language of stigmatization,” he said. “It’s a lan- in business from Angelo State. century, the first 10 years at Eden, including and Los Angeles magazines. guage that reduces things down to caricature or works a much subtler trick than Pluto, on Dec. 7 while taking pictures . four seasons as head coach, and the last 15 of undoing the locks of stigmatization to make other possibilities viable.” of the Crab Nebula with a 41-inch telescope Dr. Cheryl Hines, 55, ASU professor of seasons at Falls City, a Karnes County com- at SFA’s observatory. teacher education and Class of 1976 with a munity southeast of San Antonio. Parsons’ discovery was later confirmed by Bachelor of Science in elementary education, Check out the speakers for ASU’s other distinguished lecture Harvard University’s International Astronomi- Taylor, who was a three-year defensive died Dec. 27, after a lengthy battle with can- series this spring by visiting the bonus cal Union Minor Planet Center. Although tackle for the Rams under then-ASU head cer. Hines earned a doctorate in education the asteroid was sighted previously in 2006, coach Grant Teaff in the 1970s, took Idalou from Texas A&M University in 1995, special- features on the ASU Magazine website at the observer did not have enough data High School to the Class 2A Division II state izing in reading and children’s literature. She www.angelo.edu/ASUMagazine/. points and information to calculate the championship by upsetting heavy favorite joined the ASU faculty in 1999 and received orbital parameters. and previously undefeated Lexington, 20-3, Professor of the Year honors and the Distin- in the title game. Taylor is 189-64-3 in 22 guished Faculty Achievement Award in 2003.

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DIAMOND Lana R. Choate-Pierce, Eric and Kimberly Peterson, Ron and Pam Cole, The Woodlands Jerry A. Lee, Bedford Gordon and Jackie Schrank, St. Cloud, Minn. Bryan Heflin, Monahans Englewood, Colo. San Angelo Rev. Frank Coniglio, Dubois, Wyo. Ken and Deb Lewis, San Antonio Gene Schweizer, Robert Lee Mickey and Renee Long, Midland Patsy Cleere, San Angelo Billie Phinney, Mereta Kevin and Lacie Corzine, San Angelo Joshua Leyva, San Angelo Kenny Scudder, Odessa Mark and Debbie Low, Dallas William and Karen Coggins Jr., Mark Priest, San Angelo Donald and Pat Cox, San Angelo Amy Lloyd, Monahans Jeffrey and Sharon Sefcik, San Angelo Randy and Emma Russell, Minneapolis, Minn. Ashley Ragland, Mansfield Kim Cox, San Angelo Dr. David and Judy Loyd, San Angelo Eric Seidenberger, Coppell Round Hill, Va. Barry and Karla Cooper, Edmond, Okla. Jim and Marion Ratcliff, Georgetown Ruby Crook, Houston Jane Lunn, Sandia Park, N.M. J. Keith and Debra Shahan, San Saba J. Milton and Terri Swift, Montgomery Dwain and Darla Custer, San Angelo Bradley and Allison Romike, Randal and Lesa Crosswhite, Abilene Larry and Judy Lusby, Ballinger Steven Shelton Sr., League City Brian and Doxie Watson, Midland Lisa and Troy Deubler, Irving Spring Branch Dr. Mark B. and Karen Crouch, Justin MacDonald, Kerville Lt. Col. Lisa Shoemaker, Bellevue, Neb. Jay and Michelle Young, Dallas Clifton Dews, San Angelo Cassandra Sanders, San Angelo San Angelo Glenda Maddox, Tennyson Steve and Linda Simmons, Bedford Norman and Linda Dierschke, Oron and Dorothy Schuch, San Angelo Robert Cunningham, San Angelo Gary and Gretchen Massingill, Dr. Spencer and Julie Sincelair, Salado PLATINUM San Angelo Brian and Jean Shannon, Lubbock Dr. Danny Daniel, Frisco Plainview Eddie Smith, Plano Jeffrey and Deborah Brennan, Dale and Sherry Dodson, Plano Jacqueline Shannon, San Angelo Danny Daniels Jr., Lake Jackson Dr. Brian May, San Angelo Guy Smith, Newark, Del. Mill Creek, Wash. Joel and Glenna Dunnington, Dr. Donald Shaw, Beaumont Curry Dawson, Canton Harold May, Spur Ronald and Melinda Springer, San Angelo Larry Clark, Richmond Missouri City Carlton and Betty Smith, San Angelo Dan and Ellen Dawson, Water Valley Sam P. McClellan, San Angelo Scott and Cheryl Stapleton, Midland Dan and Terri Herrington, Boerne Van and Angela Echols, Lubbock Gary and Empress Terrell, Lubbock Darryl and Robyn DeSeve, Mark McClung, Austin Timothy and Lauren Stone, Southlake Steve and Lisa Holifield, Midland David and Delta Emerson, Dallas Larry Thorp, Santa Fe, N.M. Manassas, Va. Dr. Dale and Ellen McDonald, George and Evelyn Strebeck, San Angelo Lloyd and Sheri Norris, San Angelo Quinda Feil, Bronte Gerald Tinney, San Angelo Marvin and Janis Dierschke, San Angelo Perwira Suprobo, Waco Gregory Ochs, Dallas Becky Fitch, Flower Mound James Truelove, Richardson San Angelo T. Dean and Lisa McInturff, Neil Sykes, Euless Joel and Suzanne Sugg, San Angelo Brad and Mercyla Fly, San Angelo Corey and Sherry Turner, San Angelo Russell and Linda Dressen, Abilene San Angelo Dan and Amanda Tarver, Lubbock Jim and Dana Glossbrenner, Michael Vallandingham, Austin Danny and Janell Eckert, San Angelo Dean and Suzette McIntyre, Bill Taylor, Bryan GOLDEN San Angelo Jerry and RoseAnn Vandergriff, Miguel Elizondo, San Antonio San Angelo Pamela and Jimmy Taylor, San Antonio Kent and Janis Amacker, San Angelo Suzy Hagar, Dallas San Angelo Dr. Gil and Sue Engdahl, Wall Dr. William McKinney, San Angelo Mark and Shawn Taylor, San Antonio Steve and Marsha Arvedson, Houston Kimberly and Rodney Hall, James Waterbury, Madison, Wisc. Diane Fischer, Sacramento, Calif. Rick McKinney, San Angelo Carin Taylor, Terlingua Gary Baty, Horseshoe Bay Alpharetta, Ga. Sue and Richard Way, San Angelo Col. Dean and Janice Fox, Joe and Inger McManus, San Angelo Phillip and Sharon Templeton, San Angelo Kyle and Pam Box, San Angelo Aaron Hargett, San Angelo Marc and Karissa Willhite, Kaneohe, Hawaii Roy and Carolyn McNelly, Rowena Stuart Van Orden, Belton Lisa Curry, San Angelo David and Jo Nell Harlow, San Angelo Washington, D.C. Mark Fraley, San Antonio Bart Medley, Fort Davis Michelle VanZandt, Sweetwater Randy and Debbie Dews, Dallas Grady Harlow, San Angelo Ronnie and Pauline Willmann, George and Joanne Gamache, Glenn and Leslie Mellinger, Wolfforth Susan Vanhoozer, San Angelo C.B. Franke, San Angelo Chris Haydon, San Angelo San Angelo Bloomington, Ill. Jesus and Delilah Mercado, Alpine Mason Vaughan, Eldorado Col. (Ret.) Kevin and Rita Gamache, Darron Hefner, Big Spring Jerry and Mary Wilson, San Angelo Chancey Garza, Grand Junction, Colo. Mary Michalewicz, Buda Richard and Sue Vaughan, Lubbock College Station Joey Henderson Jr., San Angelo Kelly and Lesa Wilson, San Angelo Tim Gette, Arlington Douglas Miller III, New Braunfels Dr. Tommy and LaJan Walter, Jacksonville, Fla. Ronald and Carol Harrison, Joe and Su Ann Henderson, Rodney and Betty Winn, San Angelo Randy Gill, Midland Michael Minor, Coppell Mindy Warren, Midland San Angelo San Angelo Nelson and Elizabeth Word, Rickie and Kathy Gipson, McKinney Thomas Minton, Aledo Scott and Cynthia Weber, Bedford Maj. Gen. Ronnie D. and Maria David and Carol Herreman, Lewisville San Angelo Greg Gober, Fort Worth Michael and Brooke Mitchell, Dr. Michael Wedin, Sweetwater Hawkins, Alexandria, Va. Dr. H. Lee Higdon III, Central, S.C. Susan Golden, Roswell, N.M. Houston Brandon and Erin Whitford, San Angelo Marc and Amy Hayes, Lubbock Cindy and Ferd Hoefs, San Angelo ACCESS ASU-SILVER Homer and Annetta Gray, San Antonio Derek and Jennifer Moffatt, Dr. Whitney Whitworth, Monticello, Ariz. Takeo Ishimasa, Eatontown, N.J. Joe and Jenny Hoelle, San Angelo Bo and Michelle Brannon, Granbury Scott and Maricela Gray, San Antonio San Angelo Troyce and Rebecca Wilcox, San Angelo Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand, Virginia Hunt-Edmiston, Murphy Bobby and Martha Burnett, Candyce Gregston, San Angelo Laura Montez, San Angelo Melody Wilkinson, Fort Worth San Angelo Matthew and Kim Hunter, San Angelo San Angelo Pattie Griffin, San Angelo Corey Moore, Levelland Anna Williams, Midland Allen and Mesha Millsap Jr., Col. (Ret) Joe Hurst, Boerne Luke and Erendida Burnett, Gary and Frances Grogan, San Angelo Blake Moorehead, Spring Carolyn Williams, Plano San Antonio Pat Jackson, Christoval San Angelo Mike Gruber, Rockford, Ill. Diana Munoz, San Angelo Cameron and Jessi Willmann, Midland John Norman, Houston Michael Kent, San Angelo Corina Casas, San Angelo Ramiro Guzman, Del Rio Ewell Murphy Jr., Houston Lt. James and Camille Wilson, Sherwood, Ark. Steve and Susan Timms, Humble Jim and Dorothy Kramer, Shavano Park Cornelius Chinn, San Angelo Charlie and Vicky Hall, Georgetown Michael Keith Murray, Midland Elene Wilson, San Angelo Michael Varnadore, San Angelo Lanny and Joni Layman, San Angelo Col. John and Elaine Diggins III, George and Gayle Hamilton, Devine Jimmy and Elaine Nail, Lubbock Milburn Wink, Robert Lee Johnell Vincent, San Angelo Justin Louder, Lubbock San Angelo Dan and Anne Hamilton, San Angelo Ed R. Nalepka, Midlothian Kimberly Woods, Houston Dr. W. Bonham and Marcille Gilbert Gallegos, San Angelo Jeff and Mindy Hamilton, Lubbock Edward Nalepka, San Angelo Lyle S. Zant, Plainview SILVER Magness, Houston Jerry and Cindy Jones, San Angelo Shawn Hancock, Irving Karen Nelson, Hewitt Erin Zeitler, San Antonio Dr. Ross Alexander, San Angelo Brook and Becky Matthews, Katy Jim and Kim Jones, San Angelo Dr. Pat Hanford, Lubbock Alvin and Patricia New, San Angelo Craig Bagley, Weatherford Jerry and Sandra Mayo, Palestine John and Tamara Kinyon, San Angelo Randy Harbin, San Angelo Robin Nixon, Floydada ACCESS ASU Jessica Biere, San Angelo Jeff and Amy McCormick, San Angelo Tatina Mahanay, San Angelo Edgar Harris, San Angelo Shelley Norton, San Angelo Jamie Bonner, San Angelo Gary and Leslee Bowen, San Angelo Loyd and Elaine Moore, San Angelo Maureen and James Meador, David and Katie Harrison, San Angelo Darrell O’Neal, Victoria John Castillo, San Angelo Lane and Elaine Bowen, Mathis Mike and Brenda Morris, San Angelo San Angelo Dr. Tracy R. Henson-McBee, Richey Oliver, San Angelo John and Hilary Choate, San Angelo Frances Boyles, Odessa Charles and Shirley Morton, Joseph and Audrey Medley, Brownfield Clovis and Bettie Olsak, San Angelo Roger Collins, San Angelo David and Heather Bushnell, San Angelo San Angelo Carlynn Hicks, Boerne Peter Oropeza, Lawrenceville, N.J. Damon and Cheri Cotton, San Angelo New Braunfels Bill Nikolauk, San Angelo Robert Mims, San Angelo Jean Hierholzer, Kerrville Corey Owens, San Angelo Cayce Cowan, San Angelo James Campbell, San Angelo Carrol Nokes, Arlington Laurie Williams, San Angelo Karen Hildebrand, Odessa Meghan Pace, San Angelo Christopher Peterson and Laurel Fohn, Nashville, Tenn. William Caskey, San Angelo Linda Norris, San Angelo Doray Hill Jr., San Angelo Mark and Marsha Pape, Fredericksburg Yantis and Sheryl Green, San Angelo Michael Center, Llano LeRoy Olsak, San Angelo CENTURY CLUB Jeffrey and Diane Holbrook, James and Blossom Parry, San Angelo George Jackson Jr., San Angelo Guy and Eva Choate, San Angelo Jay Orr, Austin Donald and Jean Abell, San Angelo Universal City Maj. Sean and Christie Partee, Mark and Selina Jackson, San Angelo Engedi W. Parmer, San Angelo Dr. Gus Alexander, San Angelo Dr. E. 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