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Becky Rine Warren ‘47 Helen Gochis Templeton ‘52 75 th Anniversary - Queen Arkalalah

October 2006

Rebecca Louis Belt Kongs ‘ 62 Sara Stanley Yost ‘36 partners in five countries. An interna- contents tional counseling ministry of sorts has developed from the outreach. Pastor Bulldog 2-3 “I did not expect this, and it is almost ’49 graduate helping change lives more than I can handle, but it is so Bob Adams worthwhile,” Adams said. “I hope to After ACJC, Adams and his wife eight daughter churches in the metro continue doing it as long as I can.” aving held various jobs after Helen moved back to Helen’s home- area. KCBT preachers can be seen on Adams and his wife Helen reside in graduatingH from Arkansas City Junior town of Richmond, VA. There, Adams streaming video at www.kcbt.org. Mission, KS., and have two children, 4 attended Virginia Commonwealth College in 1949, Bob Adams eventu- “Ministering the word of God to Jeff and David. Jeff still serves as the University from 1949-1952 and earned Cowley brand ally realized his calling and entered the people and seeing lives changed forever Senior Pastor at the Kansas City Baptist a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While ministry in 1972. He has helped change is what I find most rewarding,” Adams Temple, while David is the Director of at VCU, he studied on a special intern lives ever since. said. “Our lives are wrapped up in the Software Training for Xytec and Sony project at the Virginia Museum of Fine life of our church.” in Burbank, CA. Adams retired from the pastoral staff Art. of the Kansas City Baptist Temple in After finding out he had colorectal 5-6 After college, he worked as a graphic 2001, but currently is involved in the cancer in 1991 and undergoing op- arts at Cowley artist in the sales promotion depart- church’s Spanish Ministry Fellowship erations, chemotherapy and radiation ment at Mauer-Neuer. He designed and the church’s discipleship ministry, treatments, Adams assumed the pseud- the Rodeo Meats first place float in the teaching basic doctrines of the faith to onym, Pastor Bulldog, to hold in front Arkalalah parade three years in a row. new church members. He founded the of people with life-threatening illnesses, Survivors Internet Ministry, Interna- In 1968, Adams and his wife Helen that they can fight their affliction like a 7-9 tional in 2001 and has watched it grow attended a Billy Graham Crusade bulldog. awards tremendously over the past five years. in Kansas City, and Adams’ call was “The pseudonym, Pastor Bulldog came rekindled. He went on to study off cam- The Arkansas City native, who has to me when I first had the options to pus courses at the Moody Bible Insti- been married to his wife Helen for give up or fight the cancer,” Adams tute in Chicago, Ill., and the Shepherd’s nearly 58 years, had an interest in pur- said. “The qualities of a bulldog came to School of the Ministry in Kansas City, suing a life in the ministry from a young mind, and I developed the concept to Mo. age. However, he chose a different path impart to people that those are qualities 10-11 before rekindling his faith. He went on to serve as an associ- needed to defeat illness.” tiger athletics Adams would have graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1945, but he left to join the Merchant The Survivors Internet Ministry, International, Marines before the hostilities of World began as a result of Adams’ surviving cancer. 12 War II ended. After sea duty in four oceanic war zones, he was drafted into Adams’ web site - www.pastorbulldog.com Cowley love the U.S. Army and later re-enlisted for a year. The Survivors Internet Ministry, After his time in the service, Adams ate pastor at the Kansas City Baptist International, began as a result of Arkansas City High School and Arkansas City Junior College (fondly called Basement University). returned to Arkansas City and received Temple from 1972-1979, and then 13-14 Adams’ surviving cancer. Adams’ web This building was located at 2nd St. and 5th Ave., where the Robert Brown Center is now situated. a GED certification in 1947. He then founded a church in Sarasota, FL., site , www.pastorbulldog.com, offers alumni news attended ACJC from 1947-1949. where he worked for six years before testimonies, inspiration, help, resources, having to stop due to illness. He has At ACJC, Adams enjoyed the fel- and health tips. He also has a weekly 75th Queen Arkalalah Coronation, Oct. 27, Brown Center, 8:00 pm also preached at two churches in Roma- lowship with like-minded students and “blessay” of inspirational teaching of nia, and churches in Puerto Rico, Little Out of 75 queens we are only missing photographs of a few of the past instructors. He participated in forensics wellness principles from the bible called Rock, Ark, Horse Heads, N.Y., and East Arkalalah Queens: Patricia Tighe Griffith, 1929, Mary Geeslin Lightstone, 1930, 14 and speech contests and fondly remem- “Off My Chest-From My Heart”, and is Bolton, Maine. bers forensics and speech instructor distributed to close to 4,000 subscribers Eleanor Ambrose Fox, 1932, Mary Jane Mitchell Mills, 1934, Lillian Clough in memory Pauline B. Sleeth. Adams also thought He was called back to the Kansas City in 35 countries. Shumway, 1935, Bette Brenz, 1937, Helen Jean Calkins Carey 1940, Sue Edwards, highly of former instructors Ann Haw- Baptist Temple to serve as pastor of the “The main thing I do is teach the 1942, Betty Smith Hill 1946, Treva Harrison Chittam, 1949. I’m hoping someone out ley, Virginia Weisberger, Alan Maag, Berean Bible class of around 100 adults biblical principles of wellness,” Adams there has those pictures. If you have photos of past Arkalalah Queens please and Paul Johnson. after his son Jeff came to KCBT in 1984 said. contact me as soon as possible. A copy of your photo will be included in the 15-19 “They were great,” Adams said. “Be- to serve as Senior Pastor. His ministry also accepts prayer permanent display. Thanks! Terri Morrow ing a small school like that they really KCBT has an active membership of giving report requests for life-threatening illnesses, [email protected], 1.800.593.2222, or PO Box 1147, Arkansas City, KS, 67005-1147 helped me.” over 3,000 individuals and has spawned and distributes them to over 200 prayer A reception for past Queens follows the coronation in the Wright Room.

 | alumni news october 2006 |  held true to this throughout the entire The A cappella group They quickly requested Rockapella not marketplace,” Cranford process of our work with them,” Utash Rockapella will bring their unique, only write and record the theme music the said. said. “This last year as we have worked world-class voices, to the Cowley Col- for their soon-to-be-hit show “Where Cranford felt a special and developed this project Steve has lege campus for a special performance in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” but bond to the project as he moved us to think differently about our Nov. 9 in the Robert Brown Theatre. asked that the group star in the show ARTS graduated from Cowley brand and our marketing strategies. He Tickets will go on sale Sept. 15 at the as the house band. The daily Rockapel- at College in 1972, and his has challenged us to respect and honor Cowley College bookstore. Tickets can lafest of Carmen brought ten million Cowley brother, Scott played our history while embracing a con- be purchased in person or by calling viewers every week for the next five with Jay Leno, NBC’s Today Show with football at Cowley. His temporary and unconventional visual (620) 441-5277. The cost is $15 for years, and to this very day, at every con- Katie Couric & Matt Lauer, The Macy’s parents, Leon and Dixie imagery and branding campaign that I adults and $7 for students cert the group performs, Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, the live just south of Arkan- believe will pay big dividends for the and senior citizens. the crowd screams to hear sas City, and his sister, college over the years.” Tickets at: the theme song they re- CBS Early Show with Bryant Gumbel, Rockapella reached its CBS’s Orange Bowl Parade - the list Debbie, still resides in The college recently rolled out a member from the show. Arkansas City. first milestone as a featured Sid Regnier goes on. marketing campaign featuring the new performer on the PBS HB0 caught the buzz and Responding to popular demand, the “It has been a deep visual identity and tag line in televi- television special “Do It Bookstore cast Rockapella alongside group took their original songs, their ar- pleasure to be involved in sion commercials, theatre advertising, A Cappella”, hosted by 207 W. Fifth Ave Hollywood stars Whoopi rangements, and their signature harmo- this personally at Cowley billboards, newspaper advertising, acclaimed filmmaker Spike Goldberg & Denzel Wash- College,” Cranford said. “I am proud to brochures, and postcards. (620)441-5277 ington in their inventive nies into the studio. The outcome: six Steve Cranford, chief executive officer Lee. Created to showcase be a small part of this institution.” hit family series, “Happily albums for North America, ten albums of Whisper Brand Strategy Consul- The branding campaign was done to the supreme capability Ever After: Fairy Tales for for Japan. tants, spoke with employees of Cowley Cranford worked along with the help the college increase enrollment, and virtuosity of the hu- Every Child”. Whoopi Goldberg later College about the brand strategy his Cowley College marketing committee, endowment growth and academic man voice, the program was a perfect Pulling pure talent together is the key had the group perform on her HBO company designed for the college dur- and interviewed individuals inside and reputation. platform for Rockapella’s talent and to Rockapella’s incredible and unique special, “Chez Whoopi”. sound. Rockapella’s widespread appeal ing the school’s inservice held Aug. 14 outside of the college to define the story “For the marketing team, Steve and infectious energy to be noticed. has built legions of fans throughout the in the Robert Brown Theatre. of the institution and let the market the members of Whisper taught us When their appearance on “Do It A These HBO and PBS television know what they don’t already know programs ignited the flame that placed USA and across the globe. Cranford’s company came up with to “own our conversation” about our Cappella” hit the airwaves, the doo- about the college. Rockapella in demand by North Amer- a new visual identity for the college, college’s branding campaign, and that wop stereotype of vocal group pop This event is partially sponsored by ica’s top media outlets. Rockapella has which is a tiger-eye, and a new tag line Sheree Utash, Cowley College Vice strategy is not about doing it better or music was crushed and crushed so hard the Kansas Arts Commission and Home also appeared on -The Tonight Show called “Find the Noise”. President of Student and Academic Af- doing it more; rather is about doing it that PBS eagerly came calling again. National Bank. fairs, was pleased with the work done by different,” Utash said. Cranford spoke about what the brand Mr. Cranford and his company. strategy is intended to do. Rockapella to Perform at Cowley on Nov. 9 “One of the fist things that Steve “A brand is your promise and how you Cranford, owner of Whisper said to keep that promise means everything,” us was “a brand is your promise”, Cranford said. “It’s as simple as that and and he and his company it’s as difficult as that. The process of brand strategy is finding the compelling story that you can share with the mar- ket place that demonstrates your unique difference.” Cranford found the story of the college being for- merly referred to as Basement University to be unique as the col- lege began in the basement of the old Arkansas City High School, and has grown to a school with more than 4,500 students. “That is a story that no other institution that we compete against tells, which gives us an advantage in the

 | alumni news october 2006 |  Previously reserved for high school and middle school per- Cowley PBL students do well formances only, Cowley College recently was granted special at National Leadership Conference rights to perform the musical Les Misérables Oct. 19-22 in the Robert Brown Theatre. A dinner will be served at 6:15 Five Cowley College development programs. The p.m. Oct. 19-21 in the Wright Community Room inside Phi Beta Lambda Business National PBL Association the Brown Center, with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. The Organization students took charters local chapters. performance on Oct. 22 will take place at 2 p.m. home awards from their trip This is the first time Cow- Scott MacLaughlin, Cowley College director of theatre to the National Leadership ley has had a first place na- and theatrical services, is looking forward to the show. Conference held June 23-28 tional winner and this many at the Opryland Resort and “We are really excited about being one of the first colleg- award winners overall. Other Convention Center in Nash- Cowley students attending es to be given the rights to do it,” MacLaughlin said. “The ville, TN. power of the music and the story is incredible. This will be the conference were Jerrod the most ambitious thing we have ever undertaken.” Alex Gottlob placed first Ketchersid, Kristine Thomp- ful school-to-career transi- second at the State Confer- in Job Interview, while Ely son and Zachary Whitener. tion. It is a pleasure working ence held in March. This Tickets, which go on sale Sept. 25, may be purchased Behrhorst placed second in from the Cowley Box Office for $8 (show only) or $18 (din- “I am proud of the stu- with these students.” was the first year that the Job Interview. Berhorst then dents who represented the National Leadership Con- ner and show). The cost is $4 for students. The Cowley Box teamed with Melisa Moon Approximately 2,000 stu- Office will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through PBL chapter from Cowley dents were in attendance at ference allowed students to Beauchamp to place second College,” Cowley College participate in two competi- Friday. The phone number is (620) 441-5570. in the team event Emerg- the conference, whose theme Department Chair for the was “Unlock Your Potential”. tive events. The show will be performed by Cowley students and will ing Business Issues, while Business, Computer and be conducted by Cowley College director of vocal music Dirk Talley placed second The competition was tough In Nashville, besides com- Information Technology as the students competed peting in the specific tests, Connie Donatelli. in Network Concepts, and Department, and advisor Caleb Degraaf placed eighth against students from four- students had the opportu- “The music will be highly integral to the success for the Phi Beta Lambda in Computer Applications. year colleges and universi- nity to attend leadership of the show,” MacLaughlin said. “This will Business Organization, ties as well as community workshops and participate in really showcase the talent of the Cowley PBL’s mission is to bring Beverly Grunder said. “The colleges across the United the March of Dimes Walk. singers and our students.” business and education to- professional leadership and States. The walk was a special gether in a positive working citizenship skills students can Jamison Rhoads, technical director of celebration of PBL’s 32-year relationship through innova- obtain through PBL member- To qualify for Nationals theatre, and his crew will handle the set partnership with the March tive leadership and career ship makes for a very success- students had to place first or design, while Jennifer Blatchford and of Dimes. Lana Sleeper are handling the choreog- raphy. Cowley honors third graduating class from Aviation Tech Center Les Misérables is based on Jean A total of 17 students rep- 160 students in the program “They will have a place in anteed a job interview from Valjean, who is paroled from prison after resented the third graduating this fall. our community whether it Wichita’s Cessna Aircraft serving 19 years on a chain gang for class from Cowley College’s is in aviation or somewhere Company. stealing food. A Bishop, whose silver- Tim Norton, Sedgwick Aviation Tech Center in County Commissioner, else because this is a power- “They want young people ware he steals on his departure, takes Wichita, at a graduation ful part of the manufacturing him in for the night. When he is caught Second District, gave the out of this program in their ceremony held Aug. 12 at commencement address. institute.” organization,” Norton said. with the silverware, the bishop not only the training facility. does not press charges, he also gives “I’m very proud of these Students who graduate from Pam Doyle, Cowley College Valjean his silver candlesticks. Valjean The ceremonies were for graduates,” Norton said. the AMT program are guar- Dean of Student Learning, then reforms himself and becomes the graduates of the center’s gave the closing remarks. A&P (Airframe and Power mayor Here is a list of graduates: and head Plant) program. Noel Gary, Director of Aviation Pro- businessman Tickets at: Steven J. Carpenter; in a small grams, gave the opening Brando Dao; Matthew J. town. But Cowley Box Office remarks. Farenbaugh; Richard S. Hale; when former Brown Center “Everything went well, we Scott E. Jahay; Simon D. prison guard Javert filled the place up,” Gary Kelderman; James A. Kemp; is transferred to be- (620)441-5570 said. “The program has Kevin S. McGuire; Randall come police captain and done nothing but go up, it is D. Rounsville; Daniel L. recognizes Valjean, his generating much more inter- Rutherford; Kelsey L. Shack- past life comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Fantine, est in the community and elford; James R. Schippers; one of Valjean’s employees, has had a baby (Cosette) out industry.” Andre D. Stephens; James L. of wedlock and is dismissed from her job while Valjean Walker; Steven A. Wilson; The program opened with Lowell K. Weirick; Lee York. is away; when he finds this out (far too late), he takes 40 students in 2004 and has responsibility for them.  | alumni news october 2006 |  Natural Science instructor receives Continuing its excellence The top-three schools Cowley softball, women’s outdoor track Danni Boatwright, win- Ed Hargrove said. Stirnaman Award in men and women’s athlet- also received a cash award named Spring Academic Teams-of-the-Year ner of Survivor: Guatemala, Former Cowley College ics, the Cowley College ath- for their institutions gen- was the featured speaker of softball all-American Lindsey letic programs ranked fourth eral scholarship fund in the the event, which recognizes and maintaining the chemi- Davis was the recipient of in the NJCAA Scholarship amount of $2,500 for first The Cowley women’s soft- excellence in sports in south- cal store room. a GPA of 3.40, while the the College Female Athlete Division in the 2005-06 place and $1,000 for second ball and outdoor track teams central Kansas. Over 400 women’s tennis team was of the Year award in 2001. She has an associate of arts Pepsi/NATYCAA Awards and third place. not only excelled athletical- people attended the banquet. degree from Cowley College ly, they shined academically recognized for posting a GPA Maina, a freshman, was Program. Monroe Community Col- “The Greater Wichita Area and a bachelor of science as they were named the top of 3.24. the indoor track national The rank- lege finished Sports Commission would degree in biochemistry from 2005-2006 Spring Academic Cowley’s men’s tennis and champion in four events, ings are based first with like to congratulate all of the Wichita State University. Teams-of-the-Year in their women’s basketball teams while also being named the on the per- 147.5 points, award finalists,” Bob Hanson, She has completed four years respective sports. also made the list of Spring outdoor national champion formance of while Erie President and CEO of the of doctoral studies in the Academic Teams-of-the-Year in the 5,000-meter run and the men and Commu- The Lady Tiger softball Greater Wichita Area Sports Doctoral Fellowship Chem- as they each posted GPA’s of 3,000-meter steeplechase. women’s ath- nity College team, which won its third Commission said. “They istry Department in Protein 3.13. letic programs (133.5 points) straight conference title represent their teams and Paul Miller, who recently Chemistry from Wichita at NJCAA and John- and finished fourth at the The minimum GPA re- universities in a remarkable completed his career play- State University. schools during son County NJCAA Division II National quirement for consideration manner.” ing basketball for Wichita She was named the Championships, achieved on the Spring Academic State, was the winner of the the 2005-06 Commu- Bright became just the Pam Smith, Natural Sci- American Chemical Society an overall team grade point Teams-of-the-Year was 3.00. College Male Athlete of the softball program’s second ence Department instructor, Outstanding Undergraduate Cowley athletics finish fourth in average of 3.52. Year award. became the fifth recipient of two-time All-American as Chemist in 1991, and was Pepsi/NATYCAA Awards Program The softball team last the Paul Stirnaman Memo- listed in the Who’s Who finished as the top academic rial Award for Teaching Among American College academic year. Cowley nity College (123.5 points) team in 1998 when they Maina, Bright recognized at Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Excellence. Instructors in 1998. finished just one spot away finished second and third, capped a run of five straight Smith received the award Her dedicated work has led from receiving a $1,000 cash respectively. Cowley finished Spring Academic Team-of- Recognized as one of three she set 13 pitching and seven Although he did not win, during Cowley College’s All- her to receive the NISOD award for their general schol- with 113.5 points. the-Year awards. finalists for the college male hitting records during her Cowley track and field head College Convocation held arship fund. and female athletes of the coach Mark Phillips was Master Teacher Award in This is the third year of the “We emphasize to our play- two years at the school. This Aug. 16 in the Robert Brown year, Cowley College’s Dan- proud to see Maina recog- 1999, and Cowley’s Endowed The top-three teams in the Pepsi/NATYCAA Awards ers on the very first day that was the second year in a row Theatre. iel Maina and Ashly Bright nized. Chair for Teaching Excel- NJCAA Scholarship Divi- Program. The National Al- we want them to do well in she was up for the College were honored at the ninth Smith was a student of lence and Student Learning sion were awarded a trophy liance of Two-Year College the classroom,” Cowley head Female Athlete of the Year “We know how good annual Greater Wichita Area Stirnaman’s and enjoyed the Award in 2004. at the Annual Pepsi/NATY- Athletic Administrators is softball coach Ed Hargrove award. Daniel is, but it is nice to Sports Commission Banquet high standards and classroom She is a member of the CAA Awards Luncheon, the national professional said. “It is a real credit to our see other people recognize held June 28 at Wichita’s Wichita State University environment he established, Two-Year College Chemis- held at The National Alli- organization of all two-year players that they are disci- that as well,” said Phillips, Hyatt Regency. senior track athlete Desiraye which encouraged student’s try Consortium, American ance of Two-Year College college athletic administra- plined enough to go to class Osburn ended up winning who coached Boatwright’s to succeed. Chemical Society, Cowley Athletic Administrators tors from throughout the and do the work.” The event featured Johnny the award. brother, Drew, at Kansas City Convention in New Orleans, United States. Bench, former Cincinnati Community College. “It was “I really appreciated Paul College Education Associa- The Cowley women’s La. June 19-20. Reds catcher and Hall of “Even though she did not quite an honor for him to be and modeled some of my tion, KNEA, and NEA. She outdoor track team, which Famer, as he presented the win the award it was a great nominated.” teaching strategies off of has four children and one finished as Jayhawk Confer- Coleman Company-Johnny honor for Ashly and our pro- some of the things I learned grandchild. ence Eastern Division cham- Bench Award to East Caro- gram,” Cowley head coach from him,” Smith said. “So, pions and placed ninth at the lina University catcher, Jake this is a really meaningful NJCAA National Outdoor Smith. award for me and I hope Paul Championships, had a com- would be proud I received bined GPA of 3.36. this.” “This group of young ladies The award is named for is one of the most amazing Paul Stirnaman, a long-time group of young ladies I have Social Science Depart- ever been around,” Cowley ment instructor and strong head track coach Mark Phil- supporter of the College lips said. “Their commitment Education Association. He and desire both academically died June 16, 2000, following and athletically is an incred- a lengthy illness. ible testament to what they As an instructor in the have done.” natural science department, The women’s indoor track Smith is responsible for The college made several improvements around its Arkansas City campus over the summer. team finished second to teaching chemistry courses Cowley students serving on the grounds crew reenact the famous Beatles cover “Abbey Road” Phoenix (AZ) College with  | alumni news october 2006 |  Cowley volleyball hungry for another in cross country. she finished third in the conference and 10th in the Mauricio Morales from First ever Cowley baseball shot at national championship region. Emporia High School will be The 2005 season was a is led by freshman Lilian NJCAA Division I programs, expected to make an imme- “We rely a lot on Patricia’s alumni reunion to be held banner year for the Cowley Rezende, a 6-foot-1 outside and will face stiff chal- diate impact as he finished steadiness,” Phillips said. College volleyball team as hitter from Franca, Brazil. lenges in the conference and sixth at the AAU Junior Oct. 21 they captured its first confer- Rezende will hope to help district. Pryor believes the Irene Kosgei ran track for Olympic Steeplechase this the Tigers last season, but has ence title since 1986, and the Lady Tigers make up for difficult schedule will prepare summer, and was a member of two years of eligibility to run Having built one of the top junior college baseball programs in the nation, the Cowley advanced to the national the loss of two-time All- the squad for the national the Kansas 5A state cham- cross country. She has been College baseball team hopes to give former players a chance to reflect on their play- tournament for the first American Fernanda Domin- tournament. “I think we can pion 4x800-meter relay team. time in 27 years. However, gos, who is now playing for do as well or even better than working to recover from an ing days when they hold the first ever Cowley baseball alumni reunion Oct. 21 at the a loss to Johnson County in the University of Alabama we did last year barring any Freshman Gilbert Man- Achilles injury. Arkansas City Country Club. zanares was one of the best the national championship Birmingham. injuries,” Pryor said. “If Irene is healthy she will The reunion will begin with a round of golf at noon, and will be followed by a dinner runners in the Ft. Meyers, game has the squad eager for Pryor likes the versatility of definitely be an All-Ameri- at 5 p.m. and a social hour at 7 p.m. Former players interested in attending the event another shot at claiming the the freshman she recruited. can for us,” assistant coach and playing in the golf tournament need to contact former Tiger Jason O’Toole at (620) title. RyanTurner said. Courtney Shanklin, a 5- Young,athletes to lead but Tiger crosstalented country teams 441-5387 or e-mail him at [email protected]. “A lot of us were really up- foot-10 freshman, is a good The Tiger coaches are It has been difficult tracking down all of the former Tiger baseball players, so if you set after losing that game, so I example of that versatility as expecting big things from Bringing in a pair of stellar Fla., area, and Brett Koehn have information regarding former Tigers please send it to [email protected]. think they are hungry for it,” she could be used as either an Ashley Cronin, a three- recruiting classes, the Cowley of Enid, Okla. placed fifth at Cowley head coach Joanna outside hitter, middle hitter, time track state champion College men and women’s the state cross country meet Pryor said. “I think the best or right side hitter. from Stroud, Okla., that cross country teams are as a senior. Both Manzanares part is having experience earned all-state honors. They “Our freshmen know what anticipating big things for the and Koehn will be among the at the national tournament are also high on Bethany they have to do to play and upcoming season. Tigers’ top-seven runners. now, which should give us an they will play any position to Schmidt from Kremlin, The Tiger men return the Dakota Price and Alex advantage over other teams.” do that. We lost some really Okla., who was a cross coun- defending Jayhawk Confer- Werner will also be in the Cowley returns six players good players, but I think we try state qualifier her senior ence Eastern Division cham- mix as they are both All- from last year’s team, includ- have some people that can year. pion in Dustin Garcia, who State cross country runners ing all-American Eliane step into those spots.” Pryor Dawn Zimmerman, a track continued the Tigers’ tradi- from Elk City, Okla. Domingos, who was named said. state qualifier at Belle Plaine tion of winning conference the Jayhawk Conference “This men’s team has the High School, and Ali Jor- Along with Tosi, Pryor as Cowley has had the men’s Eastern Division Freshman of possibility to be so much bet- gensen, a talented half miler, landed another talented set- conference champion in all the Year. ter than the team we had my worked hard this summer ter in Andrea Mitchell from five years of the program. first year here, and that team The Lady Tigers also return Bentonville, Ark. “Andrea is and will be among the Lady Cowley will add outdoor lost regionals by one point setter Marina Tosi, the na- so quick, she seems to get to Tigers top-seven runners. track all-Americans Daniel and finished third at nation- tions leader in assists, to go every ball and knows what to Fellow freshmen Kim Bry- Maina and Stanley Mugo als,” Phillips said. “We have along with middle hitter/ do with it,” Pryor said. ant (Arkansas City), Christy into the mix. Maina was the got to stay healthy and take outside hitter Renee Breck- Buller (Goltry, Okla.), Han- The Lady Tigers are also national champion in four care of business.” enridge and libero Ashleigh nah Burr (Brookville), and excited about adding sopho- events during the indoor Hurt, who are coming off The women’s team also Brenna Martinez (Newton) more transfer Stephanie track season, and the nation- solid freshman campaigns has a chance for a special will also be in the hunt for Walcher into the mix. Wal- al champion in two events in in which they were named season as they have doubled one of the top-seven spots. cher spent her freshman year the outdoor season. its number of runners from a second-team all-conference. playing at East Texas Baptist ”We have an incredibly tal- “Daniel and Stanley will be year ago. Sophomore Kelsey Talbott University, and will be used ented freshman group,” Phil- significant additions to the will make the transition from as an outside hitter/defensive “My first two years here we lips said. “We should compete team,” Cowley head coach outside hitter to right side specialist at Cowley. battled to have five women to win conference with the Mark Phillips said. “Daniel hitter, while Brooke Brown- on the team where as this women’s team. We may not Nikki Winningham, a 5- will be one of the favorites lee should see more playing year we are starting with 10,” win regionals, but we could foot-10 sophomore transfer to win a national title and time as a sophomore. Phillips said. “We signed still finish in the top-five or that competed in track as a Stanley will have a chance to some girls that are really six teams at nationals.” “We have six sophomores freshmen at Oklahoma State be an All-American.” going to make a difference with a lot of experience and University, and Valerie Cox, Despite the youth of the Sophomores Johnny Thom- for us.” as long as they maintain lead- a 5-foot-11 freshman from squads, Turner is expecting as and Ferrien Harris join ership on and off the court, I Norwich High School round Patricia Dailey, the lone big things from the teams. Garcia as the only returners think that this team will mix out the Lady Tigers squad. sophomore on the women’s from last year’s squad. Justin “This year’s teams are well together,” Pryor said. cross country team, will look Cowley will once again DeClerck also ran track for to follow up on a strong stronger than last year’s teams Joining the sophomores is a play a tough non-confer- the Tigers in the spring, but freshman campaign in which all the way down the line,” strong freshman class, which ence schedule against several will be considered a freshman Turner said. 10 | alumni news october 2006 | 11 their sophomore years. years. He and JoAnn have They both decided to Cowley College been married for 56 years and alumni have three sons, two daugh- go to Kansas State Uni- recognized by Lovemade connections at Cowley news ters, 16 grandsons, six grand- versity and developed Community their relationship. The daughters, and three great College Week grandchildren. His grandsons Several current Cowley O’Tooles eventually got 1970’s come help with the set of Patrick Loving and Cole employees found the love of married on Oct. 11, 1996 Cowley College was 2000’s Lorenzo Roan, Class of “Grease”. Grinnell have played base- their lives while taking classes and have three children, 1979, works for Monarch featured in the latest Jennifer (Mayfield) Cop- ball at Cowley. at the school. Here is the The two began to date in two boys and a girl. pola, Class of 2003, and her Delivery Service in Sunrise, story of four couples that met January 1997, and were mar- Hunter is 7, Haden is 3, issue of Community husband Greg live in Wich- FL. He was a member of the ried June 27, 1998. Rhoda and Hadley will be 1 on Roy Smith, Class of 1950, at Cowley and went on to get College Week as the ita, KS., where she works 1978 football team that went married. became employed at the Sept. 20. for the Sedgwick County 7-3. He has three children, and his wife Mary Lou live in school made the list Residential and Service Shanika 29, Rashad 22, and Excelsior Springs, MO. He began teaching in 1955 and Did you and your spouse meet at Cowley? of the top-100 associ- Center. Jennifer says her best Renard 16. memories are of instructors taught in the classroom for J.R. and Cari (Skinner) 15 years. He then spent 20 Ben and Rachel Schears: ate’s degree produc- Kay Kautz and Misty May- Scott and Rhoda : (J.R. is an as- years as a director of an area (Ben serves as the director of DiMercurio nard, who gave her support 1950’s MacLaughlin: sistant baseball coach) ers during the 2004-05 vocational-technical school, admissions) and encouragement. The Frances Fox, Class of 1950, (Scott is the direc- before owning his own The couple met in the academic year. couple has two sons, Gregory and her husband Paul Law- tor of theatre and The two met at Cowley in cabinet shop business for six Cowley College training 9 and Jackson 7. rence live in Ponca City, OK. theatrical ser- 1999 and are now happily years. He is currently retired. room as J.R. was icing his Cowley ranked 17th vices; Rhoda is the married. They both volun- After ACJC she attended elbow and Cari was icing her director of library teered to work the doors at in the nation among Angela (Marshall) Gbepka, Kansas State University for foot. J.R. played baseball at one year and then got mar- Donald Cox, Class of services) the spring play and that is community colleges Class of 2003, is a preschool Cowley, while Cari played ried to Paul. The couple has 1950, and his wife Mary The couple met in when Rachel caught Ben’s teacher/nanny in Overland basketball. The couple went that offer Science been married for 54 years. live in Grove, Okla. After the spring semester eye. Park, KS. Her husband, They have five children and Cowley, he graduated from of 1993, which was Technologies/Tech- Josiah, works for the United As sophomores six grandchildren. the United States Air Force Scott’s first semester Postal Service. they were selected to nicians associate’s multi-engine pilot training at Cowley and Rhoda’s last. college in 1999. be student ambas- 1990’s in 1952, and completed his Donald Lewis, Class of Although they did not have sadors. During those degrees. The college military obligation in 1955. The couple has two sons, Jennifer Steele Saunders, 1950, and his wife Jean any classes together, Rhoda years admissions rep- From 1955-1992 he served Britton, 5, and Spencer, 2. also ranked 25th in Class of 1994, and her hus- live in Douglass, KS. After always seemed to be the last resentatives used to as a commercial pilot, flight band Balder live in DeFuniak Cowley, he served for two one out of her Interpersonal Jason and Shannon take student ambas- Precision Production instructor, ground instructor, : (Jason is the Springs, Fla., where she is years in the U.S. Army, and Communications class, and O’Toole sadors to the Kansas and airframe and Powerplant PEAKS director; Shannon is associate’s degrees. the managing director for then received a bachelor’s Scott always managed to be State Fair to help mechanic. the director of the bookstore) Seaside Rep Theatre. Balder degree and masters degree the first one in to his Speech work the information The rankings were is a professional musician. from Pittsburg State Univer- class held in the same class- Jason, a former baseball booth. It was there They have two sons, Cale 11, sity. He retired in 1995 after William Bartholomew, room. The couple shared player at Cowley, and Shan- that the couple first based on associ- and Rowan, who was born 41 years teaching in public Class of 1950, and his wife smiles and hellos, but did not “hooked arms” and the on their first date along with ate degrees and Aug. 3. schools. He has three chil- Mary Jane live in Griffin, closely know each other. rest is history. former Tiger baseball player Ga. After Cowley, he gradu- one-and-two-year dren and two grandchildren. After the semester, Rhoda After Cowley, Ben and John Urick and former Lady Mike Loewe, Class of 1992, ated from Oklahoma State went on to Southwestern Rachel transferred to Tiger basketball player Mag- certificates conferred University. He also served in and his wife Karen (Wun- Earl Grinnell, Class of College for her undergrad Emporia State Univer- gie Campbell. the Army during the Korean during the 2004-05 derlich) Loewe (Class of 1950, and his wife JoAnn, and then Emporia State sity and on October War. He went on to work for The couple hit it off and 1993) live in Owasso, OK. who attended Cowley in University for her MLS. 12, 2002 the couple academic year as 43 years in the wood preserv- was recently married on Aug. The couple met at Cowley 1949, live in Shawnee, OK. Scott finished up at Cowley were wed. Since then ing industry before retiring. 15. Urick and Campbell also collected through the and married in 1994. Mike After Cowley, he entered the in 1994 and then headed off they have moved back The couple has three chil- got married after meeting is taking business classes at U.S. Air Force and served to Kansas State University. to Arkansas City, and National Center for dren, all Auburn University each other at Cowley. Rogers State University to in Korea as a radar operator have four children. The graduates, and eight grand- The couple were reunited If you met your spouse at Education Statistics support his job with Cad- during the war. After gradu- Schears’ oldest child, children. four years later when Scott Cowley we would like to bury Schweppes. Karen is an ating from Southwestern Natalie, is 2 ½ years old. Integrated Postsec- eighth grade language arts began working as the Tech- non, a cheerleader and hear your story. Please con- College in 1957, he began They have twin boys, Noah teacher at Catoosa Middle Lloyd Isom, Class of 1950, nical Director of Theater at former Queen Alalah, met tact Rama Peroo at peroo@ ondary Education working for USPH Indian and Nathaniel that are 1 ½, School. The couple has two and his wife Rita live in Las Cowley and Rhoda’s friend, in 1993. The two started out cowley.edu. Health Service, retiring in and Sydney that is seven Data Set completions daughters, Courtney 9 and Vegas, Nevada. After Cow- who was taking Scott’s stage- as friends and had become 1983. He then worked as months old. Emily 4. ley, he graduated from Drake craft class, invited Rhoda to relatively close by the end of survey. a housing director for the Seminole Nation for three We would like to hear your story. continueda 12 | alumni news october 2006 | 13 a alumni news con’t. Applegate. She is survived PRESIDENT’S ENDOWMENT GIVING REPORT in memory by her son, Gary Williams; We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the individuals, corporations, businesses and foundations listed in this report. The University in 1952. He two grandchildren, Ginger following gifts were made between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006. Total income to the Endowment Association for the fiscal year was began a career in the life and Gevan Johnston 95 Paul Griffith; stepbroth- Williams and Brad Wil- $960,554, including unrealized gains. In addition, another $95,469 was raised by the Tiger Booster Club. During the fiscal year, $61,136 was ‘ paid to the college toward the improvements to W.S. Scott and construction of the Webb-Brown Academic Center. health insurance business Gevan Johnston, Class of ers, Roger, David, and liams; and brother, Jake and currently serves on the Thomas. Applegate. Benefits to students and the community include academic scholarships, textbooks and supplies from the Sid Regnier Bookstore, books and board of directors of Sierra 1995, died Aug. 15, 2006, resource materials for the Renn Memorial Library, art supplies for the budding artist, opportunities to attend world-class cultural events, en- Health & Life Insurance in Arkansas City. He was hancements to programs, and many activities for students to become involved in. Your efforts help to make Cowley College one of the top Company in Las Vegas. 47. He was born Jan. 23, H. Selby Funk Robert Brown community colleges in the nation! Your support of Cowley students and the Cowley College family is greatly appreciated. 1959, in Ark City, the son H. Selby Funk, the Robert Brown, whom Jerre L. Gottlob Memorial Luther H. Parman Business The following individuals and Priscilla Bouic, Class of of Hubert and Mildred recipient of the Outstand- Cowley College’s Brown Endowment Association Board of Directors Scholarship Scholarship organizations have made annual gifts 1950, lives in Bowie, MD. to the college over a long period of Johnston. He is survived ing Tiger Alumni award at Center for Arts, Sciences Mr. Joe Avery Slade Griffiths MICT Scholarship Paton Wholesale & Vending During her time at ACJC she time. We deeply appreciate their by his parents, Hubert and Cowley College in 1996, and Technology is named Mr. Dick Bonfy Brian Groves Memorial Scholarship Scholarship support. was on the staff of the Tiger Delbert W. Harader Donald and Wilda Patterson Mildred Johnston; two died July 17, 2006, in San- Mr. Kenny Buss Tales and in 1949-50 she after, died June 8, 2006, Mr. Bill Docking Memorial Scholarship Trust Scholarship Long Term Scholarships served as editor. She retired daughters, Shirley Leftwich dy Springs, Ga. He was 89. in Arkansas City. He was Mr. Steve English Herrin Family Scholarship Thomas L. and Sheila C. Prichard Funded Annually Mary and Guy Hutchinson Trust Scholarship American Legion Auxiliary Post 18 from the Maryland National and Mecia Lee; two sisters, He is survived by his wife, Mr. Curt Freeland 93. He was born on March Mrs. Cynthia Hocker Scholarship Sid and Sharon Regnier Scholarship Arkansas City Area Arts Council Capital Park and Planning Nan and husband Daniel Jean; sons, Rowland and 21, 1913, in Ark City, the Mr. Bill House Mary Hobart Hutchinson Returning Student Organization Ark City Tumbleweeds Commission and is currently Schaper, and Kay and hus- Douglas Funk; brother, son of Ralph and Mabel Ms. LaDonna Lanning Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Beta Sigma Phi – Mary Brannon Hocker Baseball Scholarship John Robertson Memorial Nursing teaching Spanish at the Bow- band Mark Thomas. W.J. Funk; two grandsons, Mrs. Joyce McArtor ie Senior Center, a program Brown. He is survived by Mrs. Patty Neises Conrad and Janet Jimison Scholarship Boeing Scholarship Scholarship Rodeo Key Club Scholarship Boyer Educational Trust Scholarship of Prince George’s Commu- two great-grandchildren his wife, Mary Jane; son, Dr. Nick Rogers Gordon Childers‘64 and two great-grandchil- Mr. Dave Schaller Paul and Dorothy Johnson Rotary Club of Arkansas City/ Curt Cranford Scholarship nity College, where she was Roger Brown and wife Su- Mr. Bruce Schwyhart Memorial Scholarship Newton and Mary Ellen Smith Cowley Hall of Fame Scholarship an adjunct instructor for 12 Gordon Childers, Class dren by marriage. zanne; daughter, Charlotte Mrs. Helen Storbeck Kansas Grain and Feed Dealers Scholarship Rotary Club of Ark City Scholarship Scholarship William S. Scott Memorial Jack Selan Memorial Scholarship years. She enjoys spending of 1964, died Aug. 9, 2006, Brown Delaney and hus- Mr. John Sturd time with her daughters and Dr. Pat McAtee John and Olive Kappler Track Scholarship Captola Yust Scholarship L. Charlene band James; six grandchil- Memorial Scholarship Bedi N. Sehsuvaroglu Memorial three year-old granddaughter. in Homestead, Fla. He Mrs. Terri Morrow was 61. He was born Oct. Ibach-Flaws ‘82 dren, Lisa Brown Kessler Mrs. Diane Kelly Greg and Diana Kelley Scholarship Scholarship Memorials and Memorial Jim Kelly Memorial Scholarship E.W. “Bud” and Lauretta Shelton Scholarships L. Charlene Ibach-Flaws, and husband Christopher, Mrs. Shannon Massey Reverend James Cox, Class 27, 1944, in Lubbock, Dr. Charles D. Kerr Memorial Scholarship Clarence Russell Bishop of 1951, and his wife Julia Texas, the son of Robert who attended Cowley Trenton Brown and wife Endowed Scholarships Scholarship Dale F. and Isobel S. Smith Victor Llewellyn Bryant C.F. Knedler Memorial Scholarship Science Scholarship Max Cannon (Woodard) Cox, Class of in 1982, died June 23, Gina; Mark Brown and Allied Health Scholarship and Marilyn Childers. He Warren Andreas Scholarship Warren Koeller Business Scholarship Deborah B. Smith Memorial Catherine Goehring 1952, live in Phoenix, Ariz. is survived by his wife, 2006, in Arkansas City. wife Brandy; Jack Delaney, Ark City Clinic Scholarship Harold and Mary Lake Scholarship Scholarship Daniel Lind James is a retired clergy, Shirley; mother, Marilyn; She was 58. She was born Caroline Delaney and Linda Barnes Memorial Scholarship Robert Lawson Memorial Newton and Mary Ellen Smith M.J. Marnix while Julia is also retired. June 6, 1948, in Wichita, Barkley Family Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship Menefee Family brother, Robert and wife James Delaney; four great- Dorothy M. Bishop Memorial Clay and Betty Lemert Audra and Daniel Stark Memorial Don and Wilda Patterson Estate Marcia; sister, Jean Parrish the daughter of Charles grandchildren. Music Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Jim Salomon Duane Anstine, Class of and Lois Schwintz. She is Max Cannon Memorial Jean C. Lough Memorial Arts D. Robert and Helen I. Storbeck Eldon Smith 1954, and his wife Norma and husband Alan; two Scholarship Scholarship Karl and Lorraine Smykil survived by her husband, MICT Scholarship live in Hutchinson, KS. stepchildren, and four step Robert Tooley ‘72 Mildred Carpenter/Marie J.M. Marnix, Jr. Scholarship Lawrence and Martha Lallman Audra Stark Duane currently serves as the grandchildren. George; brother, Larry Vickers Trust Scholarship Roma Marrs Memorial Scholarship Stover Scholarship Lawrence Swaim Robert Tooley, Class of Patrick J. McAtee Scholarship George Sybrant Memorial President of the Kansas As- Schwintz and wife Wanda; Gene and Donella Cole Scholarship 1972, died June 9, 2006, Commercial Federal Bank Marvin V. and Anita Belew Scholarship Foundation Gifts July 1, sociation of Retired School son, Chris Ibach and wife McCorgary Scholarship Betty Todd Memorial Scholarship 2005 - June 30, 2006 Brian Griffith ‘94 in Altus, Okla. He was Scholarship Personnel. He also serves as a Lisa; daughter, Farrah Conco, Inc. Drafting Scholarship Menefee Family Scholarship Pat Lawson Tyler Memorial 59. He was born on Aug. Lucille and Art C. Metcalf Scholarship Founders Circle ($100,000 - Trustee for the KPERS fund. Brian Griffith, Class of Ibach-Bauer and husband CornerBank Scholarship 1994, died July 20, 2006, 3, 1946, in Hastings, Henrietta Courtright Memorial Scholarship Wayne and Nila Tyler Memorial $300,000) Jeff; and grandson, Garrah Memorial Scholarship Fostine Moncrief Memorial Scholarship Don and Wilda Patterson Estate Neb., the son of Robert 1940’s in Winfield. He was 30. Bauer. Kirke Dale Trust Scholarship Scholarship Union State Bank Scholarship He was born on Jan. 15, Sr. and Betty Tooley. He Edith and Harry Darby Claude and Helen Morrow United Agency Scholarship Matching Gift ($50,000 - $99,999) Mary Ellen (McDowell) Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship David and Sheree Utash Title III Matching Program 1976, in Winfield, the is survived by his wife, Craig Newman Memorial Scholarship Johnson, Class of 1941, lives Nettie Williams ‘61 Walter and Iris David Scholarship son of Elmer and Sylvia Kay; son, Brian Tooley Edith Joyce Davis Memorial Scholarship Caroline Newman Warren Ladies President’s Society ($10,000 in Wichita, KS. Mary took Nettie Williams, Class and wife Mandi; daughter, Scholarship Earl Newman Memorial Business Tennis Scholarship - $49,999) classes in the basement of Griffith. He is survived by Scholarship Barbara Weston Memorial Mildred Carpenter/Marie Vickers of 1961, died June 12, John M. DeVore Memorial the old Arkansas City High his wife, Bobbie Gaskill; Kelli Moore and husband Scholarship Gertrude Newman Memorial Nursing Scholarship Trust School. She and her hus- mother, Sylvia Griffith; 2006, in Arkansas City. Layne; brothers, Floyd Lyle and Terry Eaton Scholarship Scholarship Robert M. and Patricia S. White Conco, Inc. Jean Newman Memorial Scholarship Business Scholarship Kirke Dale Memorial Trust band, Raymond (deceased), She was 93. She was born Tooley and Creighton Stephen A. and Janet R. sons, Johnathan Griffith, English Scholarship Jo Ann Scott Newman Scholarship Bea Wright Memorial Scholarship Home National Bank have a daughter, Caroline Nathaniel Griffith, and on Dec. 26, 1912, in Shell Tooley and wife Susan; E.A. Funk Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Northcutt Memorial Zeller Motors Company Scholarship Kansas Arts Commission Gilstrap. Scholarship Stephen L. Marnix (In memory Leland Gaskill; daughter, Knob, Mo., the daugh- mother, Betty; seven Gordon-Piatt Energy Group Scholarship Office Education Scholarship of M.J. Marnix, Jr.) Alycia Griffith; brother, ter of Henry and Eunice grandchildren. Union State Bank 14 | alumni news october 2006 | 15 Benefactor ($5,000 - $9,999) Hall of Honor ($100 - $499) Foster’s Furniture, Inc. Albert Miller Valero Refining Co - CA John B. Dziedzic Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCorgary Ronald L. and Patsy Sweely Boyer Educational Trust Abbey Eye Care Curt and Cindy Freeland Robert and Olive Milner Chris Vollweider Staci B. Eagle Martin E. and Ava McCorgary Colleen Taylor Helen I. Storbeck ADM Milling Frederick Freeman James O. and Wilma Mitchell Lynn Vorak Ann Erhart Steve and Phyllis McCorgary James F. Taylor Great Western Dining Sydney J. Alexander Marvis and Jim Gaddie Robert A. Moffatt Donald Wald D.D. Evans Andy McFayden Taylor, Krusor & Passigli (Gift in Kind) Mia Allen Galaxy Tool Corporation Freda M. Mogg LeArta and Randall Watkins G. Elizabeth Ewing O.W. McGowan Ted Templar Alterra Sterling House Gambino’s Pizza Ricky L. Morriss Webber Land Company Harriett Fast William B. McMillan John Thelemann-Williams Builder ($1,000 - $4,999) Hobart D. Ammerman Ed H. and Margaret Gilliland Dianne H. Morrow Deuane and Virginia Wells Warner L. Ferguson J.R. McPherson James D. Thomas Ark City Tumbleweeds Steve and Pam Archer Godsey Enterprises Janice K. Neagle Virginia J. Wilkins First United Methodist Church Carrie O. Meyer Claude R. Thompson, USCG Ret Arkansas City Rotary Club Ark City Country Mart J.G. and Doris Goff Margaret Neal Peggy and Gary Williams Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Les Miller Kyle Tilson Trent and Gina Brown Ark Veterinary Associates Graves Drug No 11 NECA Gerald H. Wilson Kenneth Franklin Stanley Mohler Donnie Todd Russell and Patty Clark Arkansas City Chamber of Joe and Ann Gray Dr. Richard and Marlys Nelson Mary R. Wineinger Joy L. Garrett Amy M. Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. James L. Topper Mr. and Mrs. William R. Docking Commerce Gregg & Simmons, CPA’s Lance and Tamara Niles Winfield Chiropractic Thomas C. and Ruth Gillock Norman Moody Ryan Turner Beryl L. Elliott Arkansas City Traveler Mr. and Mrs. Bill Griffith Dr. Nathan and Amy Niles Winfield Consumer Products Dean Gilstrap Ken Moore Two Rivers Co-Op Galaxie Business Equipment Jody and Rod Arnett Mr. and Mrs. Slade Griffiths David Norris Winfield Livestock Auction Catharine Goehring Mary Morris Donald Vannoy Gordon & Associates Architects Frankie G. Arnold Ed and Linda Hargrove Rick and Gay Norris W. Shayne Woodard Bill and Rita Goff Tom Morse Vernon Woods Retirement Denise and Rex Irwin Joe and Donna Avery Cecil B. Hawkins Susan and Tim Norton Morgan Wright Doug and Celi Goff Lou N. Morton Community Dr. Dan A. Kahler Nancy and Max Ayers Donald L. Heflin Jason and Shannon O’Toole Zeller Motor Co., Inc. Joycelyn A. and Alan Goff Geraldine Musson Wayne H. Voss Dr. Pat and Sandy McAtee B Four Flying Mr. and Mrs. Delbert K. Heidebrecht Libby Palmer William Goff Jeff and Peggy Musson Loretta Waldroupe Mr. and Mrs. Fred Menefee (In Albert and Karen Bacastow Jeri G. Hinkle Parman, Tanner, Soule & Jackson Friend (Up to $99) Carol Gottlob Melinda K. Neal Johnny Walker memory of Arthur and Vera Jack and Diane Bacastow Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hitchcock Roy L. and Linda Pepper Sid Achenbach Cliff Gottlob Craig Newman Estate Paul Walker Menefee) Mr. and Mrs. Webster S. Ball Marjory J. Hodkin Anita G. Peterson William H. Allen Richard L. Graves Elizabeth Northcutt Estate Richard M. Walker Artie L. Metcalf (In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barnthouse Joyce and Jimmie Holloway Artheta Polly Rose Anstine Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Groene Delbert Oestmann Charles Watkins Lucille and Art C. Metcalf) Clifford A. Bazil Angela Holmes Potter’s Liquor Store Nick Anzelmo Bill S. Hackathorn John C. Ogren Charles E. Watson Mid America Arts Alliance Buel D. Beck Paul and Donna Holman Mr. and Mrs. Lester Priest William and Dana Atwell Evelyn Hamilton Patrick M. O’Hara Ruth M. Weston Terri and Otis Morrow Beta Sigma Phi – City Council Virginia Hutchinson Jim and Jan Pringle Janet Austin Howard L. Hamilton Stu and Stephanie Osterthun Roberta White Patty and Joe Neises Russell E. Bishop Dr. Carl and Debra J. Ingram Kendra Redford Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baird Ann M. Headrick PEO Sisterhood Mary Lou Whitt Paton Wholesale and Vending Dick and Dolly Bonfy Janice W. Ingram Reedy Ford Zachary and Lori Barnes Carol and Steve Hearne Mr. and Mrs. Neal Paisley B.L. Wixon Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sanderholm Helen J. Born Joline Iverson Bill and Arleta Rice William C. Bartholomew Charles A. Hecht Lindsey N. Patton Jennifer Wollard Schneider Construction Company David and Trina Bostwick JD Liquor Store Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home Audie R. Baughman Helms Retail Liquor Store Delma J. Pearson Colin D. Wood Mary Ellen Smith Phyllis J. Buchele Anita and Ronnie Jenkins Lisa Roberts Clark and Ruth Bedell Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Herlocker Rama and Marcy Peroo Pauline Yockey Audra M. Stark Estate Kenny and Janet Buss Shirley Jester Rogers and Lanning Gayle Bergstrand Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Herlocker Robert Pudden Ed and Karen Zeller Florence L. Stephens Buterbaugh & Handlin Hubert and Mildred Johnston Dr. David K. and Rhonda Ross Kim and Chris Biddle Melissa and Richard Hollister Dorothy Rahn Richard and Nancy Tredway Brett and Cathy Butler Danny and Sandy Jones RPPG, Inc. Alice Bland Home National Bank Heritage Club Jim and Karon Ramirez Tiger Booster Club Sheree and David Utash CADS Liquor, LLC Herlynda G. Jordan Dorothy Rush Realty Marsha L. Blatchford Edna M. Houston Stanley D. Randazzo Waldorf-Riley (Gift in Kind) Chris Cannon Gary and Freida Kahle S and Y Industries, Inc. Myrtle Bly Vern D. Hull James and Sylvia Reed Super Boosters ($2,500 or more) Westar Energy Foundation Marlys and José Cervantes Kay Kautz Lois and Dan Sampson BNSF Employees Luella Hume John R. Reed Great Western Dining City of Arkansas City Warren R. Kelley Dr. and Mrs. David Schmeidler Paul Boerger Donald W. Hunt Ruth Reed Union State Bank Investor ($500 - $999) Joe and Nel Clark Diane and Paul Kelly Schmidt Jewelers Jessie Bonesteel Terri and Ronnie Hutchinson Dick and Judy Reedy Home National Bank American Association of Judy Clark Ellen Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schmidt Ralph E. Bonnell Virginia Hutchinson Beth S. Richardson American Concrete University Women Albert and Audine Clemente Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kelly Larry and Wanda Schwintz Mr. and Mrs. John Bossi Carol L. Hutchison Robert W. Rickords Orthopedic & Sports Medicine at American Legion Auxiliary John and Chris Clemente Michael and Claudia Kelly Kristi and Brian Shaw James Bossi Helen G. Jay Fred and Donna Rindt Cypress LLC Unit 18 Derrill Cody Mr. and Mrs. Jack King Wayne and Sandy Short Julie D. Bossi Betty Johnson Steve and Melinda Ross Paton Wholesale & Vending Andreas Family Gene and Donella Cole Paul Kiser Mindi and Joe Shriver Tom Bossi Kelly and Richard Johnson Fred D. Rouch Arkansas City Area Arts Council CornerBank Dr. Juri and Susan Kolts Mrs. Dale F. Smith Marshall G. Brentlinger Linda M. Jones Bill Rowe Orange & Black Club ($1,000 Steven D. Brown Father Francis Cox Mary Korte Forest and Sandra Smith George and Leo Bronson Robert L. Jones Gary W. Rowe - $2,499) Karen Caroe Tony and Vicki Crouch Julie and Jeff Kratt Pam and Randy Smith Pattie Brown Roy Jones Richard and Val Rush Ark City Glass Cowley College Bruce and Amy Crouse L.G. Pike Construction Company Roy J. Smith Phillip Brown Janice E. Keefe Jeff and Darci Sampson Client Business Services, Inc. Herbert Crow Mike and Sue Crow Robert and Carolyn Langenwalter Dr. Dan and Vicki Snowden Kenneth Buchele David Kennedy Rey M. Santos CornerBank Beverly and Alan Grunder Rae and Jim Dale LaDonna Lanning Sonic Drive-In Sharon Buell Oscar Kimmell Connie Schaefer Jeff Hoge Concrete, L.L. Linda K. Headrick Lillian Damewood Ruben and Wilma Ledeker Ben Spencer Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Buffo Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Kinzie Michelle and Scott Schoon United Agency Mrs. Jean Hill Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Daniel Legacy, A Regional Community Ken Spurgeon Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Bunting James B. Kirkbride Maurine J. Schroeder Zeller Motor Co., Inc. Conrad and Janet Jimison Robin C. Delp Foundation Mary Stanton Edward E. Callihan Linda Knight Phil Scott Kansas Association of Student Elizabeth A. Dennis Sarah Lewis Wayne Steadham Joanne I. Cary Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Knocke Marilyn F. Sessions Bengal Club ($500 - $999) Financial Aid Administrators Iris Dittman LM Consultants Janice and Tad Stover John Cary Sue Krueger Patricia S. Shaffer Ark City Country Mart Mary Kerr DiVall Retail Liquor Phillip M. Logan Larry Swaim Central Christian Church James R. Leach Clyde Shaw Ark Valley Distributing, Inc. Scott and Rhoda MacLaughlin John and Connie Donatelli Long and Neises CPAs Chartered Betty Sybrant Alan C. Chaplin Lemenar and Virginia Linnell Sheldon’s Pawn Shop Barton Energy, LLC John A. Maier Olen and Marcy Dovel Thomas E. Long Linda Sybrant Charles C. Coats Rosalee A. Locke A.M. Smeltzer Browns, Inc. Deb and Randy Nittler Pam and Ron Doyle J.C. and Donna Louderback Taylor Drug E. Beatrice Cobb W.M. Lowery Jerry N. Smith Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Dr. Nick and Christie Rogers Terry Eaton Dr. Rodger and Melba Maechtlen William A. Taylor Judith A. Colvin Mary Loyd Kevin Smith Elite Advertising Tom and Sue Saia Elite Advertising Beverly and Zack Manuszak The North End Commerce Bank Betty J. Lunkwicz Maybelle Smith Galaxie Business Equipment Jim and Donna Sybrant Steve and Janet English Shannon and Lane Massey The Ridge ConocoPhillips Edwin R. Maier Suzanne K. Smith Christopher K. Houser Trust Company of Kansas Casey Eubank Pat and Kenny Mauzey Barbara Thompson Harold R. Crawford Ellen Maninger Vernon Smith Denise and Rex Irwin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tyler Dejon and Doug Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Maynard F.L. Thurman Cumbernaud Village Lyle F. Maninger Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sneller Jan’s Sport Shack Sarah Wesbrooks Marilyn E. Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Darin P. McAtee Michael and Cheryl Townsley David H. Daulton Helen Marotta Gene Snyder Dr. Nicholas L. Kinsch Winfield Publishing Mr. and Mrs. Karl Faidley Bryan and Lisa McChesney Turn of the Century Enterprises Verna Davis Richard L. Marrs Karen K. Sparks Dr. Pat and Sandy McAtee Captola M. Yust Barbara L. Farley Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGowan Eddie and Mary Turner Judith C. Day Scott E. Martin ST Enterprises, LTD Dennis M. Muncy Lynn A. Fiedorowicz Charles McKown United Agency James P. Dewell Family Marlin Mason Sonny Steinke Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home Denny and Karone K. Finger Gina McKown Universal Steel Buildings Sarah Doughramaji Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Mathiasmeier Kim M. Stephen Sheree and David Utash First Intermark Corporation Amy McWhirt and Terry Quiett Valero Benicia Refinery Warren H. Dowell Joyce and Steve McArtor Eugenia F. Swaim 16 | alumni news october 2006 | 17 Tiger Club ($300 - $499) Hubert and Mildred Johnston Hutchinson Electric, Inc. Bill McCracken Service Station, Inc. Chris M. Cannon Herlynda G. Jordan Shannon O’Toole LeArta R. Watkins Ark Veterinary Associates Mary J. Kerr Brian C. Jackson Billings Plumbing & Bath Marlys Cervantes Kay D. Kautz Libby Palmer Sarah L. Wesbrooks Tyrone Artz Charles O. Kinzie Kan-Pak LLC Kenneth E. Czaplinski Tony A. Crouch Diane Kelly Mark Paton Peggy I. Williams Todd Q. Clark Joseph S. Krisik Kevin E. Kelly Daisy Mae’s Cafe Bruce Crouse Ellen L. Kelly Rama Peroo Susan R. Yoachim Gene and Donella Cole L.G. Pike Construction Company Oscar Kimmell Jeff Fluty Mike W. 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