the Little Clinic that Could a Tradition of Service Student Body and Mind

Rebuilding History from the President Angelo State University Cover Story: Dear Friends: The Little Clinic That Could...... 12 Spring 2009 Vol. 2, No. 1 For the past 15 years, the open door policy of the San Jacinto 12 The seasons bring their individual personalities to a college campus. Counter to the season- School Health Clinic has meant regular care for some of the community’s neediest children even as ASU’s Department of al calendar, fall on a university campus is a time of beginnings as the academic year starts Angelo State University Nursing struggled to keep those doors open. New quarters anew. As the fall progresses, students in the residence halls settle into comfortable routines Member, Texas Tech University System have brought new life to the model clinic. and the enjoyment of campus life while athletics begins its transition from football and vol- Board of Regents F. Scott Dueser, Chair, Abilene leyball to basketball. The holiday season, which in San Angelo takes on a festive air with Larry K. Anders, Vice Chair, Dallas L. Frederick “Rick” Francis, El Paso Features : seasonal concerts by our music students and with millions of lights strung along the Concho Mark Griffin, Lubbock River downtown, reminds students and faculty that the fall semester is drawing to a close. John Field Scovell, Dallas Daniel “Dan” T. Serna, Arlington A Tradition of Service...... 16 Windy Sitton, Lubbock Call it payback! The community which raised a million dollars As the season of rebirth on the calendar, spring is a time of continuation on campus as Bob L. Stafford, M.D., Amarillo Jerry E. Turner, Blanco to help start ASU’s physical therapy program annually benefits students resume their classes and continue their friendships and activities while athletics Kelli Stumbo, Student Regent, Flower Mound from the department’s projects. moves from basketball to softball and baseball. For seniors, the spring is a special time as Chancellor Student Body and Mind...... 18 they reach May and graduation. Certainly, the classroom experience is a major part of our Kent Hance, Lubbock Succeeding in college sometimes takes a little help. 24 graduates’ education, but another aspect of their education comes through the community Joseph C. Rallo Angelo State University President: Dr. Joseph C. Rallo Through the Psychological Assessment Center, graduate service encouraged by the university. Provost and Vice President for Academic psychology students are there to assist their classmates and Student Affairs: Dr. Donald V. Coers Vice President for Finance and and to gain counseling experience. Over the past decade the university has witnessed a greater awareness of and participation Administration: Sharon Meyer in community service activities by students, faculty and staff. High school students bring Vice President for Strategy, Planning In Service...... 20 and Policy: Dr. James M. Limbaugh an expectation with them to college of the need to reach out to others. While my college Back to the Future … Bucking for a Good Grade … generation of the ’60s might have sought to “change the world,” successive decades have Angelo State University Magazine Taking a Constitutional … Science Days Are Here Again … The Angelo State University Magazine Service through Physics … Helping Health and Hearth refocused attention on more local outcomes. is published three times a year by the ASU Office of Communications and Marketing, ASU Station #11021, San Angelo, TX 76909-1021; Rebuilding History...... 32 This issue of Angelo State University Magazine takes as its theme the topic of “service.” (325) 942-2248; Fax: (325) 942-2238, Though history was far from his favorite subject as an [email protected]. Our cover reflects one of the most exceptional and longstanding of these activities, the op- ASU student, Garland Richards is restoring the history eration of the San Jacinto School Health Clinic by the Department of Nursing. This facility ASU Magazine Staff of Fort Chadbourne one stone and one grant at a time Editor: Preston Lewis represents one of the last school-based clinics in the state and provides critical health care Director of Graphics: Michael Martin on his Coke County ranch. Graphic Artist: Bree Walker 32 services to elementary students who lack insurance. As importantly, our nursing students Design Assistant: Leonor Constancio gain valuable experience as they provide this vital community service. Photographers: Danny Meyer Tina Doyle Sections Writers: Tom Nurre Jr. Another noteworthy example of community service is part of the curriculum of our physical Roy Ivey Dave Wester therapy program. To thank the community for its significant infusion of funding to start the Ronn Rowland President’s Message...... Opposite Lynsey Flage Master of Physical Therapy in 2000, students must engage in service activity at area facili- Student Assistant: Mallorye White Along the Mall...... 4 ties as part of their curriculum. To date, 84 students have participated in 27 projects that Alumni Association You Said … Top Dollar for Defense … In with the New … Everbody’s Watching … have served members of our community. News: Sande V. Harrison Political Pundit … The ‘Low’ Down … Virtual Profs … Briefs … Angelo Staters Julia Valles

These and many other examples of community service remind us of how interrelated ASU © 2009 Angelo State University Athletics...... 27 and San Angelo are. This joint commitment to addressing issues is just another instance of All Rights Reserved Big Brother … Seeing Pink … Golden Horn … Track Nationals … LeGrand Sports Complex … what makes West Texas such a special place to live and work. Fall Sports Recap Editor’s Note: Teaching, research and service make up the academic trinity that universities Alumni Association...... 34 Sincerely, address in fulfilling their commitment to society. Association News … Horizon Campaign … Century Club This issue of ASU Magazine looks at the various and often surprising ways in which students, faculty and On the cover: Things are looking up for 4-year-old Braden Mel Luna and the San Jacinto School even alumni serve their communities. Health Clinic operated by Angelo State University’s Department of Nursing in new quarters. (Photo by Danny Meyer)

Joseph C. Rallo Back cover: Roscoe rides high on the mechanical bull during Rambunctious Weekend, ASU’s President expanded celebration welcoming students to campus prior to fall classes. (Photo by Danny Meyer)

2 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 3 news ALONG the MALL Top Dollar for Defense Editor: I really wanted to compliment you on A $2.4 million Department of Defense new program would be targeted to helping IN WITH THE your article on Arnoldo (De León). It grant, the largest ever awarded to Angelo the military faculty complete their bach- is excellent. Arnoldo is such a great re- State University, will provide the infrastruc- elor’s degrees, the new degree would also searcher and a wonderful colleague, and ture for a new Center for Security Studies be available to ASU students, creating an your article does him justice. on campus. innovative degree opportunity to enhance When I started working here, The award, announced in late Septem- ASU’s recruitment and retention efforts. I happened to be visiting Stanford ber by U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s The new ASU center would also work to New Just as ASU degrees helped lead them University where one of the students, a office, is the first step in a model project to expand language training in Arabic, Man- on the path toward successful careers in busi- history major, asked me where I worked. demonstrate how a university and a mili- darin and French. ness and education, Alvin and Patricia New I replied, “Angelo State University, you tary installation, in this case Goodfellow The initial $2.4 million will be used to hope that their generosity will benefit stu- probably don’t know where that is,” Air Force Base, can work together on the provide infrastructure support in the reno- dents following in their footsteps. assuming that Stanford history majors nation’s intelligence training needs. vation of the Hardeman Administration In October, the Texas Tech University are not that familiar with schools such ASU’s Center for Security Studies will Building, which will undergo a $12 mil- System Board of Regents officially accepted as ASU. But he replied: “Oh no, I know provide an administrative umbrella for a lion renovation project beginning this year from the News a $600,000 gift that includes Angelo State University. That is where variety of programs which will augment to turn the building into a one-stop center $350,000 for renovating classroom facilities Arnoldo De León teaches.” educational needs at Goodfellow for secu- for student services and international stud- in the ASU business and education programs Arnoldo has put ASU on the map rity and intelligence training, research and ies programs. When the building reopens and $250,000 for the Honors Program. for historians, Chicano studies scholars, policy analysis. The new center will inte- in 2010 as the Hardeman Student Services Alvin, Class of 1984, is the former pres- and cultural studies scholars in general. grate expertise at ASU and the Texas Tech Center, it will include instructional media ident and CEO of Town & Country Food Thanks for honoring him. He more than University System (TTUS) with programs and facilities which will be used by the Cen- Stores, a position he worked up to from the deserves it. at Goodfellow, focusing on areas of concern ter for Security Studies. store clerk job he took as a student. During to the U.S. Air Force. While some details remain to be final- Christine Muelsch his tenure at Town & Country he made reg- “This is an innovative approach,” said ized on the expenditures, the ASU grant Photo by Danny Meyer Modern Languages ular presentations to ASU business classes. Alvin and Patricia New with daughters Victoria and Elizabeth ASU President Joseph C. Rallo, “to how An- monies are set to provide $1.02 million for “One of the things I thought was miss- gelo State can support some of Goodfellow’s furniture and fixtures; $400,000 for infor- ing was a boardroom-type classroom expe- the Innovative Teaching Center (ITC) that said. “Our gift is to continue to encourage Editor: needs while creating new programs that will mation technology equipment; $400,000 for rience that was practical to what life was will allow faculty to assist future teachers in that and keep those kids at ASU instead of Thank you very much for sending me a help the university’s enrollment growth.” advanced hall technology; $250,000 for a going to be next for the students,” he said. the appropriate use of technology for teach- having them be enticed by other schools copy of the Fall 2008 ASU Magazine; I Initially, the Center for Security Stud- video smart conference room; $230,000 for “The gift for the classroom is for the busi- ing children at all levels. down the road.” enjoyed it very much, perhaps especially ies will provide a Bachelor of Arts in Inter- language instructional labs; and $100,000 ness school because I’m a business major, “The best testament to the success of a “The Carr Scholarship program is why since it recognized my friend and great national Cultural Fluency, focusing on the for communication/data support. but also to Angelo State because I could see university,” said ASU President Joseph C. we both went to ASU and it also helped me historian, Arnoldo De Leon, but also language, culture and traditions of the Mid- In addition to the grant for infrastruc- a need through participation.” Rallo, “is the success of its graduates. Cer- get my master’s degree,” she added. “So, because you have developed an excellent dle East, Europe, Africa and China. The ture, ASU is working with TTUS to secure Patricia, Class of 1986 and 1993, was a tainly, Alvin and Patricia have been success- anything we can do to support those kinds magazine, with interesting, well-written target audience for the new degree would an additional $2.5 million in ongoing pro- teacher and reading specialist at Goliad El- ful in their career paths. Their commitment of kids that maybe have a financial need, but articles and thoughtful coverage about be members of the Goodfellow AFB fac- grammatic support for the Center for Secu- ementary in San Angelo from 1988-95. to provide these ultra-modern facilities in the are strong academically and are willing to your university. ulty who hold associate degrees. While the rity Studies. . “It’s the same idea for the education colleges where they got their starts will help work hard, we want to encourage them to Bruce A. Glasrud classroom,” Patricia said. “I have not been up our students on their own paths to success.” stay at ASU.” Rendering of the renovated Hardeman Student Services Center Seguin, Texas there teaching like Alvin has, but we went up The remaining $250,000 of their gift Since the sale of Town & Country in and looked and could see the same need.” is earmarked for the Alvin and Patricia 2007, the News have started planning fu- Write to us: Through the New’s gift, Room 263 of New Honors Scholarship and Honors Pro- ture local retail ventures, branched into ASU Magazine the Rassman Building will become the gram Enhancement Fund with $20,000 a ranching and now spend more time with ASU Station #11021 “Boardroom,” where students in advanced year for scholarships and $30,000 a year their daughters, 13-year-old Victoria and San Angelo, TX 76909-1021 business courses can experience a typical for program enhancements over a five- 11-year-old Elizabeth, who both compete in communications.marketing corporate environment, including various year period. equestrian and dressage events. They have @angelo.edu types of communication technology. Addi- “ASU has always, through the Carr also continued their various civic activities tionally, Room 124 of the Carr Education- Scholarship, drawn a significant number of that include Alvin’s position on the board Fine Arts Building will be transformed into high academic achieving students,” Patricia of the ASU Foundation. .

4 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 5 news ALONG the MALL Maureen Dowd

Everybody’s The ‘Low’ Down on Business True individual privacy is likely a “Think of them as personal surveillance Texas is doing better economically Watching relic of the past and the fault lies with to- devices,” Gilliom said. “There is a GPS than much of the rest of the U.S. and the day’s technological conveniences, such as chip in it which can locate you to within five state’s future business prospects should cell phones, surveillance cameras and even meters, or your position can be triangulated be a source for optimism for today’s medical equipment. from cell phone towers.” Political business students. That sobering assessment comes from Monahan said some of the newest sur- That was the message from W. Mark Ohio University political science professor veillance technology is more invasive than Low, founder and CEO of Juno Energy Dr. John Gilliom and Dr. Torin Monahan, credit cards and video cameras, even tap- Pundit LLC and featured speaker for ASU’s an associate professor of both human and ping into your body. 2008 Wells Fargo Distinguished Lecture- organizational development and medicine “Surveillance also includes a host of Speaking to an Angelo State Univer- ship in Business. at Vanderbilt University. Both spoke at technologies such as commercial body sity audience just 40 days before the presi- A 30-year veteran of both the financial ASU in October during the 2008 Dr. E. monitoring systems for health purposes and dential election, Pulitzer Prize-winning and production sides of the oil and gas in- James Holland University Symposium on iris scans to gain access to restricted areas,” New York Times political columnist Mau- dustry, Low said that despite “phenomenal American Values. he said. reen Dowd called for an outcome every- volatility” in the stock market, oil prices “This old, individualistic notion that we Somatic surveillance, where people’s one on either side of the political spectrum and the value of the U.S. dollar, he is not can be all alone in our private worlds is get- bodies are hooked up to sensors that relay could agree upon. the only one who thinks Texas is the place ting to be a little bit out of touch,” Gilliom information into analyzable data bases, re- “Americans want to feel American to be right now. W. Mark Low said. “It’s getting a little bit irrelevant be- duce people to data and could allow them again,” Dowd said. “We want to be win- “I saw an article in the Financial Times cause of surveillance.” to be controlled while ignoring the social ners, not losers. We want to be prosper- out of the United Kingdom,” Low said, about $2 million. He said the key to his Gilliom’s research, studying the effects and political context of such technology, ous and generous, not down and out and “and they were looking at all the regions success was his ASU education that he new forms of surveillance are having on Monahan said. grouchy. We want the American dream. around the world that were likely best able would stack up against any other school people, focuses on gender, class and ethnic- “Commercial body monitoring sys- We invented it, after all. The least our to survive this economic recession. Texas in the country. ity. Monahan’s research examines technol- tems allow bodies to become data leaders can do is help us get it or at least was their No. 1 place.” “There was never an instance where ogy’s increasing control of society and the producers unto themselves and provide not mess up so badly that we can’t get any- Reasons for that include the fact that I found that my educational training was impact on privacy. information services for those willing to where near it.” Texas is a relatively inexpensive place to lacking as compared to people from those “Increasingly, there is nothing we can pay,” he said. Dowd, who offered “Reflections on do business, has relatively low taxation other universities,” Low said. “Also, the hide,” Monahan said. “The surveillance so- Gilliom said that society must move be- the Election” during the 2008 Commu- and has a labor base that is educated and people we (Arthur Andersen) hired from ciety is here to stay. There are all of these yond privacy as such technology continues nity Lectureship in the Humanities, said willing to work. Also, the state’s real estate ASU had a very good track record. You innovative technologies that have their ac- to expand. many of the challenges the nation faces costs did not go up as fast as much of the ought to feel very good about the education companying risks. We need to critically as- “Privacy is not a very successful tool today resulted from decades of failed rest of the country, so do not have as far to that you get here.” sess surveillance systems and demand they for people trying to limit surveillance in leadership by our elected officials. The come down. The Wells Fargo Distinguished Lec- serve the social good.” their lives,” Gilliom said. “If the choice prospects for the future are daunting be- “We still need to be cognizant of what tureship in Business is in its 14th year at Gilliom cited the ubiquitous cell phone is dying or living with surveillance, people cause the challenges are growing. is going on in the rest of the country and ASU and is underwritten annually by the as a surveillance tool. will take surveillance.” . “The real question for the candidates the world,” Low said. “But, we also have local Wells Fargo Bank. . is why they even want this job,” Dowd

Photo Illustration by Bree Walker Bree by Illustration Photo to really focus on what it is that we do well said. “The competition for the past year that makes Texas well-positioned to both and a half to inherit the worst problems survive this economic downturn and pros- since FDR is naturally the most exciting per and go forward.” race I have ever covered. Even the most A 1978 ASU graduate, Low worked brilliant novelist could not have devised 24 years as an accountant at Arthur An- the twists and turns of this zany ride.” dersen LLP in Dallas, overseeing its The Community Lectureship in the $500-million-a-year North American Oil Humanities is sponsored by the San An- and Gas Industry Practice. He has also gelo Health Foundation and the Angelo been the chief financial officer for several State University Alumni Association in energy companies and his Juno Energy . conjunction with ASU. LLC now averages a monthly income of

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Star Award Finalist College of Nursing and Allied creditation visit in the spring of Council’s (NCHC) Small Col- ASU’s Office of Supplemental Health; (2) campus moderniza- 2010. Prior to the visit the Col- lege Honors Program Web Instruction was named a final- tion and expansion; (3) ASU’s lege of Education will develop site competition in October. ist for the prestigious 2008 Management, Instruction and with other ASU departments The ASU program’s Web Texas Higher Education Star Research (MIR) Center; and (4) an extensive report document- site competed against sites Beverley Greenwald and David Crowther Award from the Texas Higher performing arts center. ing how current ASU programs from many of the more than Education Coordinating Board For the new college, ASU meet NCATE’s six standards 250 other small college Hon- Photo Illustration by Michael Martin (THECB). is seeking $40 million for a and multiple sub-standards. ors Programs represented at The offices of Angelo State’s two newest the focus of our master’s program. She face-to-face contact between the students Established in 2001, the new building and $1.4 million Currently, ASU’s education the NCHC’s 43rd annual con- nursing faculty are not down the hall in the will help a lot with those students in terms and instructors, these and other online nurs- Star Awards recognize excep- annually for operating monies programs are accredited by ference. Sites were judged Nursing Department, but rather are across the of mentoring them in research and how to ing courses remain popular options. tional contributions toward one to establish a Center for Rural the Southern Association of based upon their functional- country in Fargo, N.D., and Boston, Mass. write for external grants and funding.” “There is actually a lot more interaction or more of the goals outlined in Health, Wellness and Rehabili- Colleges and Schools and by ity, items of information and The hiring of Dr. Beverley Greenwald A native of Manchester, England, with students online,” Mayrand said. “A lot the Texas higher education plan tation, to expand San Jacinto the State Board for Educator ease of navigation. and Dr. David Crowther as the university’s Crowther is no stranger to Texas, having of students who initially think they will not “Closing the Gaps by 2015.” School Health Clinic services to Certification/Texas Education “What makes this accom- first-ever distance faculty not only fills attended the University of Texas Health enjoy it, really do come to enjoy it. I think Supplemental instruction families and to implement five Agency. NCATE, according to plishment that much more needed positions within the department, but Science Center-Houston and UT Medical the immediate feedback they can get from is an academic assistance pro- academic initiatives. Dr. John J. Miazga, dean of the meaningful is that the Web also continues ASU’s trendsetting approach Branch-Galveston. He learned of the ASU instructors and others in the class really en- gram that uses peer-led group ASU is asking for $35 mil- ASU’s College of Education, is site was judged by students in to online education and provides students opening from an online advertisement. hances the learning experience.” study to help students succeed lion in campus moderniza- the national accreditation for other Honors Programs,” said access to additional nursing programs. “I’ve always been interested in technol- Angelo State has long been a leader in in traditionally difficult courses. tion and expansion funds and teacher education. Dr. Nick Flynn, director of the “Everybody in Texas is having trouble ogy, the whole area,” Crowther said. “I’ve nursing distance learning, with all of the ASU’s Office of Supplemental $750,000 annually to continue “NCATE accreditation ASU Honors Program. “This finding folks,” said Dr. Leslie Mayrand, taken online classes and I’ve taught online department’s bachelor’s and master’s degree Instruction (OSI) opened in existing programs and initiate means we will be aligning means that we are reaching dean of the ASU College of Nursing and classes, so I thought this would be a good programs available online. Students from 2005 and currently offers sup- new ones at the MIR. with a national set of stan- our primary intended audi- Allied Health. “This allowed us to hire two match. It seems to me that it is the way throughout Texas and as far away as New port in 13 courses. Finally, the university is re- dards for teacher prepara- ence and obviously doing a very talented and well-credentialed profes- the world is moving in academia and so I York, California and Hawaii have taken OSI is part of the Center for questing $42.3 million for the tion,” said Miazga. “These good job at it.” sors, who are very respected in their fields, thought ‘it’s for me.’” ASU online nursing classes. Hiring Green- Academic Excellence. The office performing arts center along standards are designed to Contributors to the Web to teach at Angelo State but not necessarily Crowther currently teaches community wald and Crowther is simply the next step in is staffed by Sara Weertz, direc- with $1.71 million annually in achieve excellence in teacher site were Flynn and Nancy Lar- to live here in San Angelo.” health and evidence-based practice classes the progression. tor of SI; a graduate assistant; operating monies for the pro- preparation across disciplines son from the Honors Program; After standard faculty recruiting tactics and his psych-mental health expertise has “They are helping us with our teaching and 10 SI student leaders. posed facility. so that the institution will be Jon Wilcox from Information left them without suitable applicants, May- helped fill another gap in the Nursing De- loads right now because we were short,” “This is an ambitious list,” accredited, not just the col- Technology; and Lynsey Flage, rand and Dr. Susan Wilkinson, head of the partment faculty. Wilkinson said. “They both also fill things Legislative Priorities Rallo said, “but one reflecting lege or department.” Bree Walker, Danny Meyer Nursing Department, decided to try a new “He is working on a certificate in nurs- that we hope to expand to in the future.” With the start of the 81st Regu- our commitment to broaden- “Achieving NCATE accredi- and Tom Nurre from Commu- tactic and advertise for distance faculty. ing infomatics,” Wilkinson said. “That is Greenwald and Crowther were on cam- lar Session of the Texas Legis- ing our outreach to the com- tation for the university,” said nications and Marketing. “It is difficult to recruit doctorally pre- a goal of the college, to get more into that pus the week before the fall semester start- lature, Angelo State University munity and region and to in- Miazga, “means our gradu- pared people to a non-research institution area, with health communications. So, he ed, participating in faculty and student ori- will go through its first bien- creasing our enrollment in line ates will meet a standard of First Generation rather than a health science center,” Wilkin- will be able to help us branch out not only entations, Convocation and the many social nial appropriations process as with Texas Tech University Sys- excellence in teacher prepara- Scholarships son said. “Most nurses with doctorates within our department, but in the college events of the week. With the use of technol- a member of the Texas Tech tem goals.” tion that is recognized not just ASU’s new Multicultural and want to participate in research to a certain with that.” ogy, they both take part in department and University System. across the state but through- Community Relations Cen- extent. But, we are really pleased with the Mayrand added, “Because of the em- course meetings. They also keep up with Entering the session, ASU NCATE Candidacy out the country.” ter has awarded its inaugural applicants we attracted with this ‘out-of- phasis on international experience for our university happenings through RamPort, President Joseph C. Rallo was ASU has been accepted as a ASU President Joseph C. First Generation Scholarships the-box’ way of recruiting people.” students and his experience with administra- the ASU Web site and the San Angelo Stan- optimistic that the TTUS af- formal candidate for accredi- Rallo said, “Application for to four freshmen from San Greenwald currently practices at In- tion, we are hoping that he is the person that dard-Times. Greenwald even sent cook- filiation combined with the tation by the National Council NCATE accreditation is one of Angelo and Del Rio. novis Hospital in Fargo, teaching nursing will help us get the nursing international pro- ies for the College of Nursing and Allied strong leadership from State. for Accreditation of Teacher the steps we are taking as an The scholarship program, research and management classes. She will grams going. That is another reason we are Health Halloween Cookie Giveaway. Sen. Robert Duncan and Rep. Education (NCATE) for the uni- institution to strengthen our ac- which grants the largest indi- play an integral role in implementing the very excited about Dr. Crowther joining us.” “One of the challenges we knew we Drew Darby would benefit the versity’s professional education ademic rigor and reputation.” vidual scholarship amounts on Nursing Department’s new FNP program Crowther and Greenwald conduct their would face is how to engage our distance university’s 2010-11 funding offerings through the College campus, was established to that is scheduled to begin in 2010. class lectures mainly using discussion faculty in the work of the department and priorities during the appropria- of Education and other aca- Honors for Honors provide additional opportuni- “She also has a lot of experience,” boards and chat rooms through ASU’s new- make them feel like vital members of the tions process. demic departments. ASU’s Honors Program Web ties for students whose par- Wilkinson said, “in gastroenterology re- ly-upgraded Blackboard interactive online team, even from a distance,” Mayrand said. N e w fu n d in g is b e in g s o u g ht NCATE’s Unit Accredita- site won second place in the ents did not attend college. search, which is medical-surgical and is learning system. While there is little or no “So far, it’s working out great.” . in priority order for (1) the new tion Board will schedule an ac- National Collegiate Honors – continued

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Robert Hummingbird and Serena Sosa of San Angelo and Lyn Wheeler in teaching and have distin- partment, earned a $163,670 Kenneth Stewart, and public attitudes toward in- basket tosses, pyramids and Del Rio students Hector Flores and Sabrina Gonzales were each Lyn Wheeler, ASU’s director of guished themselves through grant as part of a three-year, Casey Jones ternational education. group stunts. The squad will awarded $7,000 scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year. financial aid, has been named active service to the account- $747,528 NSF grant jointly Sociology professor Dr. Kenneth compete against all-girl NCAA Joe Muñoz, ASU assistant to the president for multicul- to the Texas Association of Stu- ing profession. Criteria for awarded to researchers at L. Stewart will chair and govern- ASU Cheerleaders Division II squads in the semifi- tural and community relations, said, “The scholarships pro- dent Financial Aid Administra- judging includes instructional North Carolina A&T State Uni- ment professor Dr. Casey Jones Angelo State’s 2008-09 cheer- nals for a chance to advance to vide an additional financial incentive to help first generation tors (TASFAA) Hall of Fame. innovation, student motiva- versity and Texas Tech. The will serve on the 15-member leader squad qualified in No- the finals. students discover the value of a college education and set an A 28-year veteran in her tion, the pursuit of learning project will study the impact of Complete Count Committee vember to compete in this Squad members are co- example for others in their family and their community.” field, Wheeler has worked in opportunities for students, increased ethanol production for Tom Green County and the spring’s Universal Cheerleaders captains Katy Kirchoff and the ASU Financial Aid Office involvement in student and on water usage in the Ogal- City of San Angelo. Association College Nationals Anna-Marie Parker, and Heather Nursing Grant since 1992 and has been di- professional accounting orga- lala aquifer and will identify the Formed by San Angelo area in Orlando, Fla. Bustos, Vanessa Castaneda, The Department of Nursing has received a $32,784 grant rector since 2001. She is now nizations, and research accom- best strategies to preserve the civic and government lead- The 18-member squad Paige Eddington, Katie Fisher, from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s one of only 20 members of the plishments and publications. resource and avoid potential ers, the group’s goals include qualified for the semifinals Tonya Garza, Emily Griffin, Niki Bureau of Health Professions to continue the department’s TASFAA Hall of Fame. Her se- A 22-year faculty mem- conflicts between users. ensuring that all residents are after entering a video of their Kestenbaum, Kirsten Lesko, Nursing Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). lection was announced at the ber in the Department of Ac- The math grant will ex- counted in the 2010 census, skills, cheers and routines. Brianna Maldanado, Kelly The NFLP awards low-interest loans to selected ASU grad- organization’s 2008 fall confer- counting, Economics and Fi- amine teaching methods in a increasing awareness of the Cheerleading coach Kim Kuhns Payne, Kathy Pena, Hayley uate students to pay for tuition, fees, books and supplies as ence in Houston. nance, Sunderman received a wide variety of middle schools count’s importance, identify- said the one-minute cheer and Ragsdale, Lauren Schoonover, they work towards master’s degrees in nursing with a nurse Criteria for induction in- “Rammy” Award as 2007-08 to determine the impact of ing difficult-to-count areas and 90-second music routine in- Felicia Villarreal, Crystal Watson educator focus. Another attractive aspect of the program clude seniority, at least three Professor of the Year in the cultural diversity and language helping recruit personnel for clude squad tumbling, dance, and Jordan Young. . is that once a student graduates and is hired by a school of years of TASFAA membership, ASU College of Business. He on the learning of mathemat- Census Bureau operations. nursing, 85 percent of the loan is forgiven over a four-year commitment to assisting stu- is a member of the Texas So- ics. The project will also exam- Stewart and Jones are di- period as long as the recipient remains on the faculty. dents with financial aid, integ- ciety of CPAs, is affiliated with ine the impact of the resource rectors of ASU’s Community In Memoriam The ASU Nursing Department has been funded for the rity, and actions that have re- the San Angelo chapter and is constraints faced by rural Development Initiatives pro- NFLP since 2003. sulted in lasting improvements a 22-year member of the San schools on teaching and learn- gram, which is designed to aid Otto W. Tetzlaff in the policies and procedures Angelo Symphony. ing. The study could result in a in community development by Otto W. Tetzlaff, 78, whose love of teaching and the German Blue & Gold Guarantee of financial aid administration. new national model for train- developing ways to raise the lo- language influenced a generation of ASU students, died Nov. Beginning in the fall of 2009, ASU will implement its Blue and Wheeler is a former TAS- Paul Swets, ing mathematics teachers. The cal median household income 4 in Austin. Tetzlaff served full-time on the ASU faculty from Gold Guarantee, providing full tuition and mandatory fees for FAA president and was just R. Gary Pumphrey project is expected to impact and reduce poverty in the area. 1969-99 and then assisted the Modern Languages Department freshmen students coming from families with a combined ad- elected to her second con- Two Angelo State faculty more than 150 teachers and after his retirement. justed gross income of $40,000 or less. secutive term as a delegate- members have been awarded 50,000 students over its five- Joseph C. Rallo During his ASU tenure, including many years as head of mod- The new program will be open to Texas residents who at-large on the organization’s prestigious National Science year duration. Angelo State President Joseph ern languages, he received a prestigious Minnie Stevens Piper are entering college as first-time freshmen and meet the pro- board of directors. Foundation grants to conduct The geography study will C. Rallo has been appointed Professorship for outstanding teaching and a Fulbright Fellowship gram’s criteria, including completing all financial aid applica- regional studies in collabora- investigate the impact on the to a three-year term on the to Berlin. tion requirements by April 1. Norman Sunderman tion with other universities. Ogallala aquifer, which under- Committee on International A native of Pomerania in eastern Germany, Tetzlaff immigrat- In announcing the Blue and Gold Guarantee, ASU Presi- Dr. Norman Sunderman, ASU Dr. Paul Swets, head of lies portions of eight states, Education of the American As- ed to the United States in 1954. He held degrees from Northern dent Joseph C. Rallo said, “Historically, Angelo State has professor of accounting, has the Mathematics Depart- including Texas, of increased sociation of State Colleges and Illinois University, University of Illinois Champagne/Urbana and opened the doors to higher education for thousands of stu- been honored with a 2008 ment received a $1.16 million corn production, the primary Universities (AASCU). the University of Texas at Austin. dents through a strong package of financial aid and scholar- Outstanding Accounting Edu- sub-award as part of a total source for ethanol. Corn re- The AASCU represents 430 Upon his retirement, the board of regents designated him a ships. The Blue and Gold Guarantee provides another option cator Award from the Texas $6 million NSF grant to the quires significantly more water public institutions of higher distinguished professor of German emeritus. His ASU colleagues for prospective students whose financial circumstance might Society of Certified Public Ac- members of the West Texas than other crops grown on education in the United States, remembered him during a campus memorial service Dec. 6. otherwise limit their ability to attend college.” countants (TSCPA). Middle School Mathematics the High Plains. Because Ogal- Guam, Puerto Rico and the The Blue and Gold Guarantee would cover all required Sunderman received his Partnership that also includes lala water is being mined faster Virgin Islands and seeks to pro- Black Recital Hall tuition and fees over eight long semesters, which is typically award in the small four-year Texas Tech University, Sul Ross than it can be replenished, the mote appreciation and support A recital hall in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building has been the fall and spring terms. Participants would be required college/university category dur- State University, UT-Permian research will measure com- for public higher education. renamed in honor of Eldon U. Black, who taught voice a ASU to enroll in a minimum of 15 semester credit hours each ing the TSCPA’s fall Accounting Basin, the Lubbock Indepen- munity attitudes toward both The Committee on Internation- for more than a half century. The Eldon U. Black Recital Hall semester. The program does not cover room, board, books Education Conference. dent School District and Texas free market and regulatory al Education seeks to broaden was christened Oct. 9 with a reception and a tribute recital by or miscellaneous charges. The statewide TSCPA Out- Education Service Centers in approaches to allocating the opportunities for study abroad, members of the music faculty. Individuals seeking additional information should contact standing Accounting Educa- Regions 15, 17 and 18. increasingly scarce water re- to increase recruitment of in- Black taught at ASU from 1954 until his death in 2005. The the ASU Financial Aid Office at (325) 942-2246. . tor Awards honor Texans who Dr. R. Gary Pumphrey, a sources in the affected areas of ternational students and to Texas Tech University System Board of Regents authorized the have demonstrated excellence geographer in the History De- the Plains states. foster good legislation, policy naming of the recital hall in his honor. .

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or health care, Wall resident Jennifer Reynosa brings her five children to the San Marsha Baxter is working toward her large front waiting area that is bigger than Jacinto School Health Clinic managed by Angelo State University’s Department of bachelor’s degree in nursing and trains at the the entire building that previously housed Nursing in northeast San Angelo. clinic by shadowing the regular staff and as- the clinic. No longer will patients be forced FOther children come from just down the street or from across town, all seeking the health sisting with patient treatment as part of her to sit in their vehicles or hang around out- care their families might not otherwise be able to afford. For them, San Jacinto School Health community health and education unit. side on the school grounds while they wait Clinic provides a community service that has been a figurative if not literal life saver. “I’m getting to learn about all the hidden their turns to see a health professional. “We don’t turn anyone away based on the ability to pay,” said ASU’s Linda Ferguson, resources already available in our commu- The students in Baxter’s class per- assistant professor of nursing and clinic program director. nity for the underserved or underinsured,” formed a site assessment and provided tips In addition to helping children through age 18 get immunizations, school physicals and Baxter said. “What I’m finding is there is a on how to make the new facility friendlier needed treatment, the clinic also serves as a real-world site for ASU nursing students to get strong sense of community here. The peo- for its young patients. They are also help- hands-on experience before they enter their chosen profession. ple who use the clinic have a great access ing lay the groundwork for new programs Together the clinic staff and nursing students have created a grateful following, for health care, where they may not be able like nutrition and fitness education, diabetic like Reynosa, who 13 years ago brought her daughter Savannah in for her two-year- to get it in other areas.” care and asthma care in the clinic’s Family old immunizations. For all its successes, the clinic has strug- Wellness Center. “I always came back because that first visit was just awesome,” Reynosa said. “Some- gled over the years just to stay open, so it “We are surveying the members of this times, if I’m not on the ball, the kids’ Medicaid lapses. But, they have never refused my was especially gratifying this past October community to find out what additional ser- kids treatment. I also know that if something happens in the future and something when new and expanded quarters were ded- vices they and the other people who use this happens to their Medicaid, the clinic will still see my kids.” icated for the clinic. clinic need,” Baxter said. “We want to ex- Reynosa’s other children, Gerson, age 7, Jarrett, 6, Angelina, 4, and Located on the campus of San Jacinto pand the services here and make this more Jack, 2, have also gotten well checks, immunizations and physicals Elementary School, but now known as the of a wellness center instead of just a clinic at San Jacinto Clinic as well as treatment for minor illnesses. Jar- San Jacinto School Health Clinic and Fam- for immunizations and sick kids.” rett also has received referrals to specialists for cardiology, asthma, ily Wellness Center, the facility moved last Originally funded in 1994 by a three- and speech and hearing needs. fall from its original 600-square-foot build- year, $344,000 grant from the Texas De- “They treat you like a person here instead of a number,” Rey- ing into a modern 3,400-square-foot struc- partment of Health (TDH), the San Jacinto nosa said. “If I have questions or don’t understand something, they ture. The larger space allowed clinic staff Clinic was actually part of a larger program will take the time to explain it to me so I know how to care for the to start new health education and care pro- that also opened a clinic at Reagan Elemen- kids. If I have questions about medicine, they don’t act like ‘hurry up, grams while continuing to offer the immu- tary School and put a part-time nurse at we’ve got better things to do.’ They are just awesome here.” nizations, sick child care, wellness checks, Blackshear Elementary in 1996. The proj- Her 15-year-old daughter, Savannah, agreed, “Instead of just treating school physicals and specialist referrals ect was undertaken to supply much-needed me, they also talk to me about school and other things I’m doing to make me they have always provided. nursing services for the San Angelo Inde- more comfortable. They have formed a relationship with us that is more like “We will have programs that are ac- pendent School District (SAISD) and to family than a business relationship.” cessible to families, that meet their needs,” expand educational opportunities for ASU Since 1994, more than 5,000 local and area students like Savannah said clinic program director Ferguson. “We nursing students. have utilized the clinic’s various services. The clinic’s staff now know they will come because we have done sees an average of 800-900 kids a year whether they are covered by some focus groups and exercise initiatives. health insurance, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program Families show up because they know us of Texas (CHIP) or none of the above. and we have a relationship built with them. “Our policy,” said clinic nurse practitioner Sherrie Bradford, “is if With more space, we are also going to be you come here for health care, we will give it to you. We ask you to able to increase the number of our nursing pay, but if you can’t, no questions, we will still treat you.” students that can be involved.” In addition to the benefits it offers patients, the clinic also pro- The new building includes several pri- vides a prime educational venue for students in the ASU Nursing vate exam rooms, an expanded reception Department. While the clinic is staffed by a full-time RN, full- and records area, separate offices and a time operations assistant, part-time nurse practitioner and a work study nursing student, hundreds of other nursing students utilize Sawyer Claire Gentry with nursing Nursing student Lauren Parker with Caden Williams the facility for important clinical training. student Brittany Joyner-Byrd Ramsey McKinney

12 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 13 Baylor Chavez Blayke Luna with Amy Montemayor, RN help combat the drastic and ongoing short- age of nurses in Texas. “It provides our student nurses incred- ible experiences,” said ASU President Jo- seph C. Rallo. “But also, it is an example of our commitment to increasing our stu- dent nursing population through the cre- ation of the new College of Nursing and Allied Health. We believe as the institu- tion of choice for this part of the state, that we have a responsibility to provide persons who can engage in health care, and this is part of those activities.” Not bad for a little school-based clinic that for awhile was living on borrowed time. Clinical professor Kelly Michael with Brooklyn Chavez Dr. Leslie Mayrand, dean of the ASU Col- lege of Nursing and Allied Health, said that each time they decided it might be time to “That was really our trigger-point be- open on project income alone because such “Each year we piece-meal a budget togeth- clinics initially funded by the same grant terminate the program, two things always cause there was such a need there,” Fergu- a high percentage of our kids are uninsured er, somehow, to stay open,” Ferguson said. program close after only a few years. But, stopped them. son said. “Also, when we did our commu- and that number is increasing.” Additionally, San Angelo Community her pride in the clinic goes far beyond just “It is providing such a needed service,” nity health clinical rotation for students in The SAHF grant also funded three addi- Medical Center provides lab services for chil- the fact that it is still open. Mayrand said. “It has also elevated the in- our RN-to-BSN program, there were only tional school nurse positions in the SAISD. dren who don’t have insurance and Hudman “The families in our community feel terest in school health. We have so many four school nurses in the whole district. So, “That is another success,” Ferguson said. Drug offers discount prescriptions. All these that this is a place that they are comfortable more school nurses now than when we it was very difficult to get students that ex- “As a result of our work, their school nurse different entities working together to support coming to for their medical needs and some started the project. It is such a beautiful perience in a school nursing role.” positions almost doubled and those positions the clinic impressed State Rep. Drew Darby of their social needs,” Rider said. “They model for our community.” The project reached its previous high have been sustained through the years.” at the clinic’s dedication ceremony. know that we are not limited to just giving – continued point in 1997 when it was awarded a three- Today, the staff and supporters of the “It shows that we care about our citizens, them medications or treating their year, $510,000 Department of Health and Hu- clinic are continually working to make sure that we care about delivering quality health health problems, that we want to man Services (DHHS) Nursing Special Proj- the facility remains in place. The SAISD care to our citizens,” Darby said. “This fa- really help them out. So, they ects Grant that took over for the expired TDH provided funding for the new building, cov- cility is a wonderful example of that. It is feel like it is a real home funding. That allowed for a full-time nurse at ers the rent and continues to provide free a wonderful public-private partnership and for them and that is really Blackshear and increased sick child services utilities and custodial support. Meanwhile, we are going to continue to find the resourc- a tribute to our staff and at Blackshear, Reagan and San Jacinto. Ferguson and other members of the ASU es that are necessary to make sure that this quality of care.” “The nurses were doing primary care Nursing Department have secured funding facility and other facilities like it continue Expansion of the and we had nurse practitioner care at each from several private foundations to help pay to grow and expand.” clinic is just the latest clinic every day for sick children,” Fergu- for essential services and staffing. That is certainly good news for kids like example of the ASU son said. “The other elementary schools in Of the clinic’s $175,000 annual oper- Mayra Sanchez, a 17-year-old Lake View Nursing Department’s town just had a nurse one day a week.” ating cost, $46,500 comes from the state, High School student, who has been going to continued efforts to But, things got a little rocky in 2000 when $50-55,000 is generated by fees for clinic the clinic for 13 years. She and her sisters, the DHHS grant ran out. The Blackshear and services and the rest comes from private Ariana, 15, and Yecena, 14, and her brother, Reagan clinics were closed and it seemed sources. Grants from the Wolslager Foun- Junior, 12, all went to San Jacinto Elemen- that San Jacinto would soon share their fate. dation have been used to replace equipment, tary and continue to visit the campus to use But, in an example of remarkable foresight, to pay for medication, lab tests and special- the clinic. then ASU President James Hindman had be- ty care for uninsured patients, and to hire in “They are very kind and they treat us gun requesting Special Item money from the 2004 a full-time RN that brought the clinic like family,” Mayra said. “We feel very Texas Legislature for the program. The state back up to full staff. comfortable around them. Sometimes my monies along with a grant from the San An- Grant money from the Hall Children’s mom has the car and sometimes my dad has gelo Health Foundation (SAHF) saved the Crisis Foundation helps pay for care for it. So, usually we just walk to the clinic.” San Jacinto Clinic in 2000. uninsured kids. The Shelton Family Foun- The clinic’s survival is doubly good news “It is that idea that has really kept dation contributed money toward the new for its medical director, Dr. Jane Rider. She Laura Luna and son, Braden, us open all these years,” Ferguson said. building, while the Art and Eva Camuñez helped start the clinic program in 1994 and receive paperwork from Lupe “Without that money that sustains some of Tucker Foundation has supplied operating has been on board ever since, all the while McGuire, clinic operations assistant. our salaries, we could never keep the clinic funds for the current academic year. watching most of the other school-based Loren Froehlich 14 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 15 Clinic continued A TRADITION OF by Tom Nurre “We are still seeing kids,” Ferguson added. “Where are they going to go if we are not there? They are going to go back to using the emergency rooms. If there was ever a point in time when the clinic wasn’t needed in our community ServiceStudents and the kids could access care else- in ASU’s Physical Therapy (PT) “These projects also benefit the PT stu- tending to be a child or senior adult. It re- PT students Lee Atkins and Stephanie where, then it would be time for us to Department can’t wait to start serving others. dents,” Sarbach said. “They get increased inforces what they are reading in their text- Mendicino with Nancy Budewig close. But, that point hasn’t come yet. In fact, a service component has been understanding and appreciation for the im- books and hearing from their lecturers.” The idea of the academic nursing prac- built into the curriculum since the program pact of community service, in general, and But, many PT students don’t stop there. tice center is also an idea that is really accepted its first students in 2000. Public for services provided by health care profes- They take on even more public service ac- working in this situation.” service was one way the program could pay sionals. They also improve their working tivities as part of the Angelo State Physi- The San Jacinto Clinic has had to back the community for raising more than knowledge of organizing, planning and ex- cal Therapy Association (ASPTA) student travel a long, tough road to get to where $1 million to help ASU establish the Physi- ecuting a project in a timely manner, which organization. The group boasts about 35 it is today. It was a trip that would not cal Therapy Department in the first place. can then be applied to future community members and they do everything from help- have been possible without the dedica- As a result, PT students have done ev- projects and any other type of professional ing out with the Special Olympics to canned tion of the ASU Nursing Department erything from securing a grant for fitness projects or assignments.” food drives to sending Christmas cards to faculty and staff, support from the both equipment installed along the walking trail Two projects that have become annual U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. the ASU and SAISD administrations at San Angelo’s Unidad Park to developing spring events are a Physical Therapy Sym- ASPTA began its work with the Special and assistance from numerous public an exercise rehabilitation program for car- posium that provides a yearly education Olympics in 2008 and plans to return to the and private entities. diac patients at Lillian M. Hudspeth Memo- opportunity for local physical therapists San Antonio event again this spring. That resilience was perhaps summed rial Hospital in Sonora. and health care providers, and a Fun Run “We worked with the Special Olympics up best by Joe Muñoz, ASU senior ex- Many of the department’s public service event that includes a health fair. About athletes,” said Jennifer Patterson, ASPTA ecutive assistant to the president and projects evolved from the PT administra- 100-150 people take advantage of those president, “doing health screens, range of a member of the SAISD school board tion and management course initiated by services every year. motion exercises, checking their muscle when the clinic was established. His founding department head Kathy Cegles A couple of other projects taken on strength and giving them a quick exercise daughter, Elisa, attended San Jacinto and continued by part-time instructor Dr. more recently by second-year PT students program they could do to strengthen their Elementary and today is an ASU junior Rob Sarbach. are part of the course work for their class muscles or stretch out muscles. It was a lot who volunteers at the clinic. “Health awareness improvement is one on motor development and enhancement of fun and we really enjoyed doing it.” of the greatest needs in many communi- throughout the lifespan. During their Fall 2008 marked the group’s second “I’ve always called it ‘the little clin- Photo by Danny Meyer ic that could,’” said Muñoz. ties,” said Sarbach, also director of physi- spring pediatric unit, students visit the San annual Trick or Treat Food Drive to benefit But the best endorsement came cal medicine at Shannon Medical Center. Angelo Day Nursery and perform children’s benefit from seeing lots of kids and seeing in 2008 is performing fall risk assessments the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank and from 15-year-old Savannah Reynosa, “A collaboration between health care pro- assessments, consisting mainly of a battery the diversity of normal development as well for seniors at the annual Senior Spring members also pitched in at the West Texas who first received San Jacinto Clinic viders and the community leads to greater of tests called Denver Development Screens as some of the fringes.” Fling conducted by the Concho Valley Area Rehabilitation Center’s (WTRC) annual clay- care 13 years ago. general understanding of health as well as that gauge child development. On the opposite end of the scale, the Agency on Aging. bird shoot fundraiser. This year they plan to “When I grow up and have kids,” she illness prevention.” “The (nursery) director chooses PT students also perform health and fit- “Sometimes for a 20-year-old, 80 return to working at the Spring Chicken Af- said, “I want to bring them here.” . Student projects have included the devel- the children she is interested in getting ness screens for local senior citizens during sounds like that person must be ancient,” fair, which also benefits WTRC. opment of exercise rooms and programs at screened,” said Dr. Carolyn Mason, as- their senior health unit. As a group, they do Mason said. “But, they get to see that there “These activities are a good way to rep- the Baptist Memorial retirement communi- sociate professor of physical therapy and 12-15 screens on subjects that are recruited are a lot of dynamic 70- and 80-year-olds resent our organization and to get out there ty, an animal assistance project that resulted project coordinator. “Some of them are mainly through Mason’s personal contacts who are still very much engaged in life, and help promote health awareness and in a new dog therapy program at the Shan- kids that classroom teachers have some and word-of-mouth about the program. are very physically active and have mini- wellness for people,” Patterson said. non Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit, concerns about and some are just general “The screens involve things like mal or well-controlled health problems. When their grueling academic schedule and an indigent medical equipment project kids from the nursery. Some of them are checking their vital signs, like blood pres- They are still enjoying life and able to do is figured into the mix, it is amazing how that spawned a resource Web site complete children they think might benefit from ear- sure and pulse rate,” Mason said. “They lots of things.” much public service Angelo State PT stu- with contacts for free medical equipment ly childhood intervention (ECI), but they also look at their breathing ability, bal- Mason sees both the pediatric and se- dents perform every year. Whether part of a like walkers and wheel chairs. want to get a little more input.” ance, conditioning and flexibility using nior screening projects as win-win situa- class, a curriculum supplement or on behalf Students also conducted a Smoke Free Each student gets to perform about five the Physical Therapy Department’s re- tions. The subjects get needed testing and of a student organization, the various proj- San Angelo project to increase public Denver screenings, then the group returns search equipment.” assessment, while the students get beneficial ects illuminate the character of the students awareness of the negative effects of smok- to do more extensive follow-ups with kids The screens are then followed up with hands-on experience. that their future physical therapy patients ing, a multiple sclerosis pool project that re- whose tests show any abnormalities or de- assessments and tips for what the subjects “For the students, these projects really have to look forward to. sulted in formation of pool exercise classes layed development. should work on throughout the following take what they have been learning in the “Any time you can help out people who for multiple sclerosis patients at the Com- “It is helpful because we can identify, year. Whenever possible, the students try classroom and put it in a real-life setting,” are less fortunate or have a need, it’s great,” munity Health Club, and a health fair at the early-on, children who might benefit from to see the same subjects each year to follow Mason said. “They get to work with real Patterson said. “If you have the ability to do Anthony Draper . annual YMCA youth triathlon. ECI services,” Mason said. “Our students their progress. Another project just started people, rather than a classmate who is pre- it, I don’t see why you wouldn’t.”

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tivity disorder, or problems with depression, to the level of psychological services that The center’s recommendations can lead anxiety or relationship issues.” might be needed.” to special arrangements for troubled stu- Student Body The graduate student clinicians, under Montgomery said, “we will often make dents. They might be allowed more time or Montgomery’s direct supervision, admin- recommendations and the students can then put in a room by themselves to take tests, if and ister a comprehensive battery of tests to take the reports we provide them to the Stu- they have problems with concentration. the students. dent Life office to pursue academic accom- Clients evaluate the assessment process “We try to figure out what is contributing modations. The Student Life Office needs after they finish and have given the center to their academic difficulties,” Montgomery evidence that the students have some type excellent marks through the years. Mindby Roy Ivey said. “Then we can make recommendations of condition or problem that interferes with “The clients like the understanding as to what might benefit them.” their academic performance before they can and insight they gain about themselves and ssisting fellow students to succeed He said the service is important to de- take action.” whatever problems they might be having,” in the classroom and, ultimately, termine students’ problems. Clients pay only a nominal charge for Montgomery said. “They find the recom- in life provides the operating phi- “If you don’t do a comprehensive as- the assessment. mendations helpful. Although no one wants losophyA for graduate psychology students sessment of individuals, you may not know “The fee is minimal, about $20, and ba- to have a condition that is going to impair working in Angelo State University’s Psy- what problems they really have or how to sically covers the cost of the materials we functioning, they want to know what it is. chological Assessment Center. properly diagnose their conditions. There- use,” Montgomery said. “If they were to They benefit from being educated about While they are serving other students fore, you may not provide the proper treat- see someone in private practice for the same what is going on and how they can cope and helping them cope with the challenges ment,” Montgomery said. type of assessment we do here, it would cost more effectively.” of college, the graduate students gain practi- After the clinicians complete their as- several hundred dollars.” Most of the graduate students work- cal experience they can ultimately put to use sessments, they make recommendations Two or three graduate students work in ing in the center are close to their clients’ in their careers. that might include counseling or referral the center each semester and each can com- ages, making it easier for them to open up The Psychological Assessment Center back to the Counseling Center. plete six assessments. The comprehensive to the clinicians. (PAC), operated each fall and spring by “My understanding is the Counseling assessments take 10-20 hours each. That “The most obvious benefit is that it the Department of Psychology, Sociology Center provides counseling on more of a includes time spent interviewing each cli- improves the clinicians’ ability to conduct and Social Work, pairs trained graduate short-time basis,” said Montgomery. “If ent; administering, scoring and interpreting a thorough, comprehensive psychological students with other students who typical- you are looking at longer-term, more in- psychological tests; preparing reports; and evaluation,” Montgomery said. “That’s a ly have academic problems, said Dr. Bill tense counseling, or if it’s an extreme situa- meeting with Montgomery for supervision skill that they can take out in the workforce Montgomery, PAC director and professor tion where they might need residential treat- and oversight. when they graduate. It’s a skill that other of psychology at ASU. ment, then the Counseling Center can refer “We have had great results using the mental health professionals may not have.” Clinicians in the center come, for the the students out.” PAC,” said Mears, “and the high quality of The graduate students enjoy the work. most part, from the ASU counseling psy- Cleave Pool, counselor at the ASU their work is consistent with what we receive “They realize, especially when they find chology program and must have completed Health Clinic and Counseling Center, said from outside sources. My only regret is that out how they have been evaluated, that they Montgomery’s assessment course before the PAC provides an important service for sometimes there are not enough students in are providing a very useful service,” he said. they can accept clients. the campus community. the psychology graduate program to main- Hollie Allred, a counseling psychology Besides assuming duties in the center, “A good number of our students would tain the PAC on a year-round basis.” graduate student from Big Spring and PAC the graduate students also sign up for Mont- not be able to afford the battery of tests it A limiting factor is the number of stu- worker, agreed. Allred, who will graduate gomery’s advanced psychological assess- takes for some of these disorders,” Pool dents and psychologists interested in doing in May, said working for the center gives her ment course. For their efforts, they earn said. “Since they can be done affordably in assessments, according to Montgomery. practical experience for her future career. course credit, get real-world experience and the Psychological Assessment Center, it is “It’s a very specialized type of psycho- “I really like it,” Allred said. “The learn the assessment side of counseling. a real benefit to our students. The reports logical intervention,” he said. “Not all psy- assessment is like putting the pieces of a Student clients benefit from the eval- they give us have high quality results. Ba- chologists perform assessments even though puzzle together to get a total understanding uations and the recommended courses sically, their reports are exactly what we they are trained to do that.” of the person. It helps students learn more of action. would get from a psychologist in the com- Montgomery would like to expand the about their situations and the resources “Many of our referrals come from the munity. They have met our needs well.” center in the future to involve more gradu- available to them.” ASU Counseling Center and the Office of Nolen Mears, executive director of stu- ate students. That would allow the center to Counseling graduate student Lanna Student Life,” said Montgomery, who is dent life, echoed that evaluation. perform more assessments. Smith of San Angelo said the center al- also a licensed psychologist. “We assess “Many of our students who need to have “We don’t advertise outside of ASU lows students to address problems in a them to determine what might be contribut- a psychological assessment, either for a because we have all we can handle,” he low-key environment. ing to their problems. new diagnosis or to update an old one, lack said. “We do in the neighborhood of 12-18 “It is student-friendly and non-threatening “They might have a specific learning the financial means to do so,” Mears said. assessments per semester. With more stu- like it might be if a student went to a counselor disability, a condition that interferes with “Likewise, many of the students are from dents, the center could handle more com- elsewhere,” she said. “Since it is low cost, it’s Hollie Allred administers a test. learning such as attention deficit hyperac- small towns and do not have ready access munity referrals.” not a high-pressure situation for them.” .

18 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 19 by Preston Lewis “My work in local and West Texas his- think we are establishing an identity for As the historical archive, the West tory began more as a community service the downtown area but it overlaps the Texas Collection accepts records from initiative sponsored by the West Texas whole city. Bringing out the historical and throughout the region and serves as the Collection,” Eoff said, “but it quickly de- cultural elements in that identity is helping repository for the Texas State Library and Back to the veloped into a means of enhancing the us create a brand. A brand is critical be- Archives commission for the 22-county Photos by Danny Meyer classroom experience for my Honors histo- cause it says who we are and what we are region around the Concho Valley. For in- ry students. Using West Texas Collection trying to accomplish.” stance, courthouse records with archival History sells more than you may think. Historical buildings, however, provide Angelo. It helps establish and reinforce our resources, I can provide first-hand training For instance, DSA is working to capi- value from Tom Green, Runnels, Nolan, Take downtown San Angelo, for in- the cornerstone for West Texas Collection identity, who we are and how history has in methodology that reinforces classroom talize on San Angelo’s four custom boot Coke and Taylor counties are housed in the stance. As a commodity being packaged by (WTC) projects helping revive the early his- made us this way. It tells the real stories work and lets students become apprentice makers, each with a long downtown history, archive. Other collections hold a variety of the West Texas Collection and Angelo State tory of downtown San Angelo. With maps about what happened here.” historians rather than just study historical connecting the city’s frontier heritage with photographs, official records, correspon- University Honors Program students, histo- and documents from the WTC and with San Angelo has a rich heritage and an topics. Most of the students really take its future ability to attract tourists. These dence and other documents chronicling the ry is helping both to promote the downtown supervision from history professor Shirley appreciation of that history as demonstrat- pride in the work they have done, and it businesses provide an opportunity to de- growth and development of the region. and to attract tourists and businesses to the Eoff, students from her Honors Program ed with the Fort Concho National Historic links them to the community in a unique velop a marketing brand that will appeal to WTC staff work closely with the Region city on the Concho. history class for the last four years have Landmark, Historic Orient-Santa Fe Depot, and special way.” a segment of the population. 15 Education Service Center, doing teacher “It’s fun to see people get turned on to been researching the 19th and early 20th cen- Old Town, Cactus Hotel, the downtown mu- Eoff agreed that the works serve not “We now have four custom boot mak- workshops on using historical events to history, especially students,” said Suzanne tury buildings along historic Concho Av- rals on local history and, as Miller describes only an academic opportunity but also an ers in the city, which is the most in Texas,” teach kids to tell stories, utilizing primary Campbell, who heads the historical archive enue and neighboring streets. them, “our many beautiful old buildings.” economic benefit. Velasquez said. “DSA Inc. is working sources for research and developing com- at Angelo State University. “The best way The resulting research papers are not “Heritage tourism is experiencing an “The papers,” she said, “are reviewed with the boot makers and plans on advo- munity walking tours, among others. to do it is through something that interests only graded for credit but also turned over area’s unique heritage and culture,” said by the West Texas Collection staff and then cating and getting the State Legislature to Perhaps the greatest service provided by them, not just interests us, whether it’s a both to the building occupants, so they will Miller. “Many visitors comment about how given to local historic preservation agen- name us the ‘Custom Boot Maker Capital the WTC is its willingness to accept fam- building or their family genealogy.” appreciate the structures’ pasts, and to the well we use our historic buildings and try to cies for use in developing grant proposals, of Texas.’” ily papers or community records that might directors of Downtown San Angelo Inc. for preserve them for new uses. It is important preservation plans and publicity materials San Angelo’s CVB with the help of Bar- otherwise be lost for posterity. use in their redevelopment efforts. to note that heritage tourism travelers spend for the city.” bara Hesse developed a historical walking “We are able to provide a service to the Suzanne Campbell, Shirley Eoff Visitors to Concho Avenue today will find more than their non-heritage tourism coun- The student work meshes nicely with the tour of downtown and then printed a bro- community and individuals by taking in 100 red banners flying outside historical struc- terparts. They stay longer in an area to learn goals of the CVB and Downtown San Angelo chure for distribution to visitors. records from organizations and families,” tures. The banners feature historical photos, more and they come back more often.” Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to “It has been a very popular brochure,” Campbell said. “A lady was in the other day, most from the WTC, and list the buildings’ “Plus, I truly believe they are the stron- enhancing the downtown experience by de- the CVB’s Miller said. saying she had no children and her sister early names and functions. The banners have gest group for ‘word-of-mouth’ visits to San veloping a positive image of the area, creat- Campbell at the West Texas Collection had no children and they were the last from more than a cosmetic effect on downtown and Angelo,” Miller continued. They go home, ing a pedestrian friendly environment, in- said, “This work demonstrates that history their family. They didn’t want that heritage the research papers offer more than just leisure tell the stories and what they learned, and creasing retail and tourist trade, filling empty is a community resource, meant to be used. lost and neither do we.” reading. They have an economic impact. then their friends and families follow.” buildings with best value and facilitating a The student research is a service to the com- Whether it is for a family or for a com- “Historical tourism,” said Pamela Mill- Dr. Eoff, by education an authority in healthy residential community downtown. munity because we share the stories of the munity, by preserving those records for fu- er, vice president of Convention and Visitors British history, saw the downtown proj- Del Velasquez, executive director of buildings that are still here. They have a ture research the West Texas Collection is Bureau (CVB) for the San Angelo Chamber ect as a great learning experience for her Downtown San Angelo Inc. (DSA), said, neat history that we want to preserve. This making certain that our heritage is more of Commerce, “is very important to San Honors students. “The work is very important because I has really been a fun project.” than just footprints in the sand. .

Honors history students at work in the West Texas Collection

20 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 21 Taking a Perry said, “We ask teachers to try as best Bucking for they can to pretend they are the New York ratifying convention and put themselves back a Good Grade in 1788 as delegates being asked ‘Would you vote to ratify the Constitution?’” They also debated the Constitution for wo Angelo State University gov- the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and the Daughters of the American Revolution’s ernment professors regularly Skills test has curtailed the time teachers San Angelo chapter. Perry won that debate. step out of the classroom and have available for the program. Jones said, “They all voted against rati- intoT the past to shine a light on the United Besides talking directly to the students, fication.” Performance Test subject

Photos by Danny Meyer States Constitution. the professors go to the Region 15 Education “Most people,” Perry said, “haven’t As a service to the public, Jerry Perry Service Center in San Angelo and travel to heard the arguments against ratification of growth rate, efficiency of performance and Dr. Casey Jones don 1788 period attire to outlying areas to address teachers on law- since the Constitution was ratified. In the and so forth,” Salisbury said. “The per- portray Patrick Henry and Alexander Ham- related education issues, Jones said. They eyes of the anti-Federalists, the government formance test is a tool to identify superior ilton, respectively, and debate the virtues and have traveled as far as Del Rio to present got too much power.” genetics in the buck kids so somebody can deficits of the Constitution for the ASU com- their information to teachers. Success of the Constitution’s ratification use that not only to select the best animal munity, area students and teachers. Perry said, “I do the program every turned on the votes of Virginia and New if they are going to buy one, but also to The professors take their cases before summer all over the state. We usually have York, which had the most power among the select their own top-performing goats for an audience at ASU each year on Consti- a longer period of time to talk to teachers original 13 states. their breeding purposes.” tution Day, Sept. 17, and to area schools to than to students.” “They had to ratify the Constitution for Producers can also earn points toward acquaint fifth graders with the history of the He always takes the anti-Federalist side it to work,” Perry said. “When New York’s having their sires ennobled by the Ameri- document that is the cornerstone of Ameri- of the argument and Jones or other col- ratifying convention started, the antis were can Boer Goat Association, if their buck can society. They also visit education ser- leagues take the pro-Federalist side. After in the majority. If the antis won, it would kids do well at the test. vice centers around the state to present their the debate, teachers ask questions about the have been a big blow. Virginia voted first, Student Lura Hayes with Dr. Daniel Waldron of AgriLife Research “For a sire, when he has offspring that program to teachers. arguments and then the professors allow and when they closely ratified it, the tide perform well at a performance test or in Their debate examines whether the them to vote on ratification. turned for the pro-Constitution side.” . the show ring, he accumulates points,” United States should ratify the Constitu- or more than a decade, Angelo State the test, but also what kind of sires they be- Salisbury said. “After a certain number tion. Jones acts as pro-Constitution advo- University animal scientists have come. It works out quite well.” of points are accumulated, he is consid- cate Hamilton of New York and Perry plays Jerry Perry, left, as Patrick been helping Texas and U.S. goat Each year, producers from throughout ered ennobled, or one of the superior sires Henry, a Virginian who opposed adoption Henry and Casey Jones Franchers improve their flocks through ASU’s Texas and sometimes other states bring their of the breed.” of the Constitution without a bill of rights. as Alexander Hamilton annual Meat Goat Performance Test. goats to the ASU Management, Instruction The ASU test averages about 100 entries They present their arguments and the au- The test, which has grown into a ma- and Research (MIR) Center, usually around a year with 157 goats entered in 2008. All dience is invited to vote whether or not to jor ASU service for the livestock industry, mid-May, for the 84-day test. The buck the work is done by Salisbury, student volun- ratify the document. The audience usually measures comparative meat gain for vari- kids, which must have been born between teers and MIR Center personnel. They con- approves it, but not without dissenters. ous goats which are kept on an identical January and March of that year, are subject- duct the various tests, dispense medications When Jones and Perry present their feed regimen. By evaluating gain rates and ed to a variety of examinations and assess- and distribute over two tons of feed a week. program to fifth graders, they simplify the various other factors, ASU animal scientists ments, the most economically important of The test wraps up around the last week of vocabulary and arguments, Perry said. The are able to identify animals which are best which is rate of gain. August so producers can be prepared for the professors dress in their period costumes, suited for meat production and for breeding “The faster an animal gains, the bet- Labor Day goat sales around the state. present four pro or con arguments to the stu- more cost-effective herds. ter they can convert feed, the sooner they By taking Boer goats, Spanish goats and dents and discuss the Bill of Rights, amend- The longest-running test for meat goats are going to have their offspring to market mixed breeds, the ASU test also helps pro- ments which were added to the Constitution in the U.S., the ASU service began as a weight faster,” said Dr. Mike Salisbury, ducers determine which type of goats will after it was ratified. research project for graduate student Sara ASU agriculture professor and test director. perform best in different parts of Texas with They also conduct games of “Constitu- Lewis in 1994, shortly after Boer goats “So, that is the main thing that we measure. varied climatic and grazing conditions. All tional Jeopardy,” where the classes choose were introduced into the country. The next We also measure scrotal circumference, the testing is done at a minimal cost to pro- representatives who respond to Jeopardy- year, ASU agriculture professors Gil Eng- which is an indicator of fertility.” ducers in an effort to raise the market value style statements with the appropriate ques- dahl and Brian May expanded the project Other tests are done for muscle develop- of their flocks. tions. During that session, the professors into a full-blown performance test. ment, structural defects, and dental and horn “I feel that this performance test has have a “timeout” when they go to the stu- “We figured we needed a way to evalu- development, which help producers identify proven that the Boer goat is a superior meat dent audience with contest statements to ate them because everyone was talking the best animals for future breeding. animal,” May said. “It has also served to help keep them engaged in the proceedings. about the Boer goats,” Engdahl said. “We “We wanted a way to really look at how goat producers select for better genetics, and Perry said they are always willing to evaluate not only the animals that are at they would impact the industry in terms that should result in more profitability.” . perform for fifth graders, but the advent of Photo by Danny Meyer 22 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 23 And, apparently, it is working. Becky Embry, a fourth-grade teacher at Bradford Elementary in San Angelo, has brought her Service Through Physics class to Science Days the last two years. “I was very impressed and the children By incorporating the physics they have really enjoyed themselves,” Embry said. learned in the classroom into their public ser- “They came back all fired up about the vice projects, members of ASU’s Society of

things they had done. It was a really good Physics Students (SPS) have found a couple Photo by Danny Meyer hook to get them interested in science.” of unique ways to help both the community Flynn and Embry also agree that the and the budding scientists of tomorrow. fourth grade is an optimal age for this type Each fall semester for the last six years, of science education. SPS has conducted its “Can Roll” food drive “Several studies have suggested,” Flynn in mid-November to benefit the Concho said, “that if you go older than that, say sev- Valley Regional Food Bank (CVRFB). The enth or eighth grade, some of the students public is invited to join the ASU commu- have lost the interest in science and it’s too nity in donating non-perishable food items late. So, what we are hoping to do is kindle and to participate in the Can Roll compe- that interest in younger students and keep tition. Contestants roll the canned item of Balloon animals after liquid nitrogen them interested.” their choice down a ramp constructed by On a roll for charity Enthralled fourth-graders “In elementary school,” Embry said, SPS members. The top long-distance roll- “students are still excited about science, es- ers are awarded certificates and prizes. Ten SPS students accompany Sauncy on pecially doing labs and hands-on activities. “We incorporate a science theme with each trip, generally scheduled the week fol- So, fourth grade is the perfect time to hook it,” said Dr. Toni Sauncy, associate professor lowing the end of the spring semester. More them and keep them interested.” of physics and SPS faculty adviser. “We try students generally volunteer than are need- Science Days programs are offered about to get participants to understand rotational ed, despite the fact that they don’t receive Science Days four times each fall and spring semester. In motion and understand why certain cans will any pay or extra credit for their efforts. Are Here Again addition to science faculty, about 12-15 ASU roll further than others. Also, we show them “It’s not so bad because you are with science majors work as helpers and the San the importance of the diameter of the can, the your friends, with other physics majors,”

Photos by Danny Meyer Danny by Photos Angelo Independent School District has al- mass of the can and how the contents of the Hancock said. “We’ll do a school in the Messy demonstration cience Days may be directed at special group tours of specimens in the Bi- lowed some of its advanced high school sci- can have an effect on the rolling motion.” morning, then travel to another town and Concho Valley fourth-graders, but ology Department, the ASU Science Days ence students to participate. In that way, Sci- Since the Can Roll began in 2003, it has do a school in the afternoon. So, we’ve got the annual programs are intended program has evolved into the largest science ence Days also acts as a recruiting tool for averaged generating about 1,000 pounds of the whole evening to play, swim in the hotel Sto serve the future. community outreach program on campus. the ASU College of Sciences. food each year for the CVRFB. Another ben- pool or whatever. So, it is fun for us, too.” By demonstrating the wonders of the Since 2000 when Science Days expanded Another benefit is how the program efit for the food bank is that the project brings While they are having fun, SPS members sciences for elementary kids, Angelo State beyond the magic show and incorporated brings together several different depart- in many large-sized cans, which experiments are also benefitting from the demonstrations University faculty and students are recruit- other disciplines into the format, more than ments in cooperation with the college dean, indicate are the distance champions. because performing the different experi- ing potential scientists for tomorrow. 9,000 Concho Valley fourth-graders have who annually provides funding for lunch for A more recent project started by SPS ments helps reaffirm for them the physics Dr. Nick Flynn, associate professor of been brought to campus for exposure to the the student and faculty volunteers. in 2005 is its Peer Pressure Team’s annual properties they are studying in their classes. biochemistry and program director, said wonders of all the major fields of science. “This is a decent chunk of their time “West Texas Road Trip,” a week-long se- “I’ve seen pictures of upperclassmen doing “Hopefully, we can really get some of these “I got the idea that ‘it’s great we are that they could be doing other professional ries of physics demonstrations performed this,” said Shivakumar Surendranath, a fresh- kids interested in science. Science is what is showing them chemistry and a little bit of activities,” Flynn said. “We have chemis- in the spring at area public schools. The man physics/math major from San Angelo, going to get us out of some of the troubles that physics, but why don’t we go ahead and try and biochemistry, biology, physics and tour reaches about 1,000 students a year “and I thought that I wanted to be one of those our country is in right now, such as pollution, show them the whole range of science?’” math that participate. They have always with the goals of getting younger students people in the pictures. Then, incoming future the need for alternative energy sources and Flynn said. “We show them geology, mam- been willing to collaborate on this project interested in science, showing them it can students can see those and think it’s cool. So, the like. Science outreach, in particular, is mals, reptiles and plants. We even show and we really appreciate their involvement be entertaining, and letting them know they hopefully it can be an ongoing process.” very important to the future of this country.” them math, which is something new we and time.” don’t have to fit any particular stereotype to For its efforts, SPS has received Blake Turning kids onto sciences requires a added two years ago. They also get to do But, at the end of the day, it’s all about be interested in or to pursue a career in sci- Lilly and Marsh White awards from the na- combination of shock and awe, like using some hands-on activities.” the kids. ence. It’s also cool to blow stuff up. tional SPS, plus grant funding for the West chemicals to create small-scale explosions Of course, students still love the magic “It is extremely important that we con- “It’s fun to see the looks on their faces Texas Road Trip from the American Physi- or utilizing a banana to drive a nail through show. But, more important to the ASU pro- tinue this type of activity for our children,” when we blow up the grain elevator or when cal Society and the ASU President’s Circle. wood. Sure, the tricks are scientific gim- fessors and public school teachers involved Embry said. “We appreciate ASU doing we blow up the nitrogen balloons,” said Lo- “It’s important for people in science ca- micks, but the results are jaw-dropping. is the opportunity to show students science this because it is the kind of opportunity gan Hancock, SPS president. “It’s neat to reers to also be involved in community af- From its humble beginnings as a chem- in a fun and engaging setting instead of just that we don’t get a lot of for our kids. We see because we are trying to get them inter- fairs,” Sauncy said. “It’s important to give istry and physics magic show and random in lectures. encourage them to keep doing it.” . ested and that is what is most important.” back to the community.” .

24 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 25 “I have maybe 120 students in the spring and about 50 in the fall,” Jones said. “Con- sistently, about two-thirds of my students Helping Health would donate and the rest of the people that donated were ones who either worked at or and Hearth came through the University Center. So, the 100 pints last spring provided a much better number because other faculty mem- bers agreed to give their students a few bo- nus points for participating.” In fact, the blood drives have grown to the point that they were expanded to two-day Brother events last fall so UBS personnel could ac- by Ronn Rowland commodate all those wishing to participate. Assisting Rebuilding Together on its annual housing improvement project has rey Mays wants to make an impact, also sparked a lot of interest from Tri-Beta whether on the basketball court or members. The group began its involvement in the community. in 2006 with about 30 volunteers and that TA junior point guard for the ASU men’s number has grown to over 45 volunteers basketball team, Mays is making a major Tri-Beta Blood Drive each of the last two years. impact in the lives of two young boys as a Photo by Danny Meyer “We get students that come out to help volunteer this past year with Big Brothers/ that don’t even go to our Tri-Beta meetings,” Big Sisters of San Angelo. Mays said this hen ASU students join the Jones said. “For whatever reason, our fresh- community service has been one of the most Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) men also turn out really well for it. I’m not rewarding experiences of his life. Biology Honor Society, they sure what it is, but they just really seem to en- “I talked with a Big Brothers repre- Trey Mays with Debbie Thomas and her sons, Walter and Ty, right, with Hershey had better be ready to get their hands dirty joy doing it. It has become a real highlight, to sentative last year at the University Cen- W Photo by Danny Meyer or even bleed for their cause. end our spring semester with this project.” ter,” Mays said. “I have always wanted to Tri-Beta members have been volunteer- Tri-Beta President Jason Strickland said, help others, but the closest I had come with He makes sure they are a part of his life by “The boys love Hershey,” Thomas ing with the San Angelo Rebuilding Togeth- “The students are doing some of the easier helping children was as a volunteer coach putting them on the pass list for every home said. “Trey asked me if the boys could er (formerly Christmas in April) organiza- tasks which allows for socializing and hav- for the YMCA.” basketball game. have a pet. I used to have a Labrador and tion in recent years and, since 1978, have ing a good time while helping someone that A short time after talking with the Big “The boys keep me motivated, even if I Hershey is the cutest dog. Trey has not been conducting blood drives every long needs it and appreciates us being there. It is Brothers representative, Mays met Ty and have a bad game,” Mays said. “They always only given the boys another friend, but an semester. The blood drives were actually a highly productive way to spend a Saturday Walter Thomas, two sons of San Angelo come up to me after the game and tell me additional responsibility.” the group’s first-ever community service at the end of the year that lets you take out single mom Debbie Thomas. While Ty, 11, is how great I played or how happy they are Last summer when Mays returned to project some 30 years ago. your frustrations on the paint you are trying his official “little brother,” Mays has “adopt- that they could see me play.” Houston, Ty was given the option of chang- “Probably two-thirds of the members of to scrape off the walls or the tiles you are ed” Walter, 9, as a “little brother” as well. The impact that Mays has had on the ing big brothers, but he refused to hear it. For more on university service, Tri-Beta are majoring in health professions,” trying to rip off the floors.” “We go to the movies, the skating rink two brothers has not gone unnoticed by Mays was and is his big brother. visit the “Bonus Features” on said Dr. Crosby Jones, biology professor and In addition to the obvious benefits to the or play basketball or video games,” Mays their mother. Debbie Thomas said her sons “Trey and Ty text messaged each oth- the ASU Magazine Web site at Tri-Beta adviser. “Medical, dental and other community and their own resumes, being said. I always give Ty the choice of what he are now less likely to act out their feelings er the entire summer,” Thomas said. “Ty www.angelo.edu/ASUMagazine/ health professions schools like for them to willing to volunteer also allows biology stu- wants to do and we bring Walter along to and more likely to talk about what is both- could not wait for Trey to get back on cam- have outside, out-of-the-classroom experi- dents the opportunity to belong to one of the keep him involved.” ering them. pus. He loves Trey and he loves watching ence in things that are health profession-ori- most decorated student organizations in the Mays is not just a big brother to the boys, “Ty and Walter have become more him play basketball.” ented and show that they actually care about country. ASU’s Tri-Beta chapter is the only he is also a mentor. Besides involving them open since Trey has been their big brother,” Debbie Thomas is grateful that Ty stayed the health of other people. The blood drive is five-time winner of the Lloyd M. Bertholf in activities, he answers their questions Thomas said. “Since Trey has come into his with Mays because of the difference the ASU a natural fit.” Award as the top chapter in the nation and about school work and day-to-day life. life, Ty has opened up and is able to talk to basketball player has meant to her family. Since their inception, the blood drives its public service record has had a lot to do “The boys are doing a lot better in others about anything that is bothering him. “Anyone that knows Trey can tell he have generated nearly 4,000 pints of blood with that. school,” Mays said. “Ty doesn’t get in trou- Ty also has more respect for other people, had a good upbringing,” Thomas said. “I for the local United Blood Services, aver- “This chapter has a national reputation ble anymore. He is more focused on his especially Walter, and that is in large part could not have picked a better role model aging about 50 pints donated each fall and to uphold,” Jones said. “I think the mem- school work and his athletics since I have due to the respect that Trey has for others.” for the boys than Trey. He is the type of 75 pints each spring. However, those num- bers buy into that and they get to experience been around him.” Mays even added a new member to the young man I envisioned when I applied to bers have risen recently with the addition the pride of being part of an organization As Mays has become a part of Ty’s and family when he acquired a chocolate Lab- the Big Brothers program.” of more instructors offering extra credit to that is recognized. I get the satisfaction of Walter’s life, the Thomases have become rador-mix puppy from ASU softball coach As for Mays, he knows who his two big- students who donate. knowing that is important to them.” . his family away from his Houston home. Travis Scott as a gift for the boys. gest fans are, both on and off the court. .

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Special jerseys for a special cause Golden ASU Welcomes Horn Developed in 2007 as part of the Track Nationals CHAMPS/Life Skills Program at An- gelo State, the Golden Horn Award is an annual competition between the ASU teams in the areas of athletics, academ- Dr. Robert and ics and community service. Jean Ann LeGrand The ’Belle basketball team claimed the inaugural award in 2007 while the ’Belle soccer squad captured the award last year. The award is up for grabs again this spring as ASU’s 12 athletics programs battle for bragging rights. The winning LeGrand team will be announced at the annual Holland’s Athletic Banquet on April 28. Sports Complex The ASU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) created the award in When the need arose to spruce up an effort to foster camaraderie between the ASU’s Multipurpose Sports Complex prior athletic teams. The SAAC hoped to bolster to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track support that each program would have for and Field National Championships May each other while also building a stronger 21-23, Dr. Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand relationship with the community. Competition during 2002 championships at ASU stepped forward. Again! Each year the ASU Athletics Depart- Their $200,000 gift to the Athletics ment holds competitions between the pro- Department will purchase a $108,000 state- grams to support local charities. This past ore than 600 athletes will con- In 1988, two Rams claimed national ti- of-the-art Daktronics scoreboard designed fall, the Rams and Rambelles raised more verge on San Angelo May 21-23 tles as Randy Simmons won the 400-meter specifically for track and field with a clock than $1,000 to support the Make-A-Wish as Angelo State hosts the 2009 hurdles and Mike Smierciak won the javelin. display and 11-foot tall video screen capable Program in their annual Penny War. MNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Three years later, two more Rams earned na- of posting lanes, names, places and times The teams earn points athletically for National Championships at the LeGrand tional championships on their home turf as for various events. The remaining $92,000 conference championships, post-season Sports Complex. Eric Cole won the discus and Patrik Hennings will be used for track repairs, resurfacing advancement and national titles. They This year will mark the fifth time that won the shot put. In 2002, LaTasha Mosley and repainting so the running surface will also collect points for game attendance ASU has hosted the national event. Angelo gave the Rambelles a national champion at be in prime condition for the national meet. as they cheer on other teams or decorate State previously welcomed the champion- home with her victory in the triple jump. In recognition of their ongoing support locker rooms and doors to show their ships in 1988, 1991, 1992 and 2002. Each Competitors will begin arriving on of Angelo State University athletics, Texas team spirit. time, the Rams finished no worse than sixth campus on Monday, May 18, and the Tech University System Regents in Octo- Academically, the teams are ranked place in the San Angelo national champi- Championship Banquet is scheduled for ber voted to rename the university’s Multi- by cumulative grade point average and onships while the Rambelles improved on Wednesday, May 20, at the Junell Center/ purpose Sports Complex as the “LeGrand Seeing Pink are awarded points in descending order. their national finish on each occasion, plac- Stephens Arena. Action at the LeGrand Sports Complex.” The Angelo State volleyball team their limited-edition pink jerseys worn dur- CHAMPS stands for Challenging ing 13th in the 2002 meet. Sports Complex will begin the next day Prior to their latest gift, they pledged raised over $1,600 as the ’Belles participated ing the contest. Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success. “We’re very excited about the opportu- with the multi-events, field event finals and $1 million to establish the Robert and Jean in the October nationwide “Dig for the Cure” Visiting UCO got involved as well when The program was initially started in 1994 nity to host the NCAA Division II Outdoor preliminaries in the running events. For a Ann LeGrand Endowment for ASU Athlet- program, benefitting the Susan G. Komen the Bronchos wore the same pink warm-up by the NCAA to create a total develop- Track and Field National Championships complete schedule and more information, ics. The endowment, being paid out over Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. T-shirts as the ’Belles prior to the contest. ment program for student-athletes at the again,” said ASU Director of Athletics visit www.angelosports.com. five years, provides revenue to be spent at The ’Belles painted Stephens Arena “Dig for the Cure was a big success at Division I level. Today the program has Kathleen Brasfield. “This event will ben- A three-day pass will be available for pur- the discretion of the ASU athletics director pink Oct. 23 as they hosted the University ASU,” Waddington said. “We auctioned off spread to all NCAA divisions and to 627 efit not only our student-athletes but also the chase for $20 through the ASU Ticket Office. in support of Ram and Rambelle sports. of Central Oklahoma. The squad, under every jersey and were left with just a handful member institutions and conference of- community of San Angelo. The economic Single-day general admission passes will also President Joseph C. Rallo said, “By first-year head coach Chuck Waddington, of T-shirts. With October being Breast Can- fices. Institutions and conferences must impact will be significant, while the chance be available for $6 for both Thursday and Fri- their longtime support and their mon- sold pink T-shirts prior to the match and cer Awareness Month, this is the least that we go through an application process to be to see outstanding performances in track day and $10 for Saturday. Student prices are etary gifts, Bob and Jean Ann LeGrand collected donations from the crowd between can do as a volleyball team to step up and get part of the program and ASU was ac- and field will provide exciting entertain- $4 for Thursday and Friday and $8 for Satur- sets. In addition, the ’Belles auctioned off involved with such an important cause.” . cepted in 2006. . ment options for the entire Concho Valley.” day. Call 942-BLUE (2583) for tickets. . – continued

28 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 29 FALL 2008 LeGrand continued recap have recognized the value of ASU Alaina Sivells athletics to the total university expe- rience as well as to the San Angelo community. It is appropriate that we now recognize them by renaming the sports complex in their honor.” Athletics Director Kathleen Bras- Daniel Thomas field said, “Bob and Jean Ann’s sup- port of our programs and student- Adversity Bites Rams athletes extends beyond the financial commitment they have demonstrated. Entering the fall, the Angelo State football Their attendance at our competitions, team had high hopes of returning to the top their commitment to providing oppor- of the Lone Star Conference, but a season- tunities for young men and women, ending injuring to ASU’s starting quarter- and their belief in the values taught back in the first game of the year left the by athletic participation are appreci- Rams battling to a 3-8 season. ated by coaches and student-athletes Against Texas State, the Rams lost ju- at Angelo State. The LeGrands truly nior signal caller Josh Neiswander to a leg make a difference for all of us and for Brandie DeBacker injury and were forced to throw two fresh- Angelo State University.” man quarterbacks into the mix. Redshirt The recent athletics gifts are the freshman Will Mezger started the next sev-

latest in a series of major donations Photo by Danny Meyer en games before suffering an injury of his Photos by Danny Meyer the LeGrands have made to the uni- own, moving true freshman Michael Co- versity over the last decade. Those Soccer Strong at Home The Rambelles set a school record with chran to the starting role for the final three ’Belles Learn How to Win “I am very pleased with the progress gifts include a $1 million endowment nine shutouts and held opponents to one contests of the season. that we made since I arrived here in Janu- to provide academic scholarships to Despite the best start in school history, an goal per game, tying a school record. “It was a frustrating season,” said fourth- After three consecutive losing seasons, ary,” Waddington said. “I am quite proud graduates of high schools in 77 dif- injury-plagued Angelo State women’s soc- Thanks to the strong defensive numbers, year head coach Dale Carr. “The loss at first-year head coach Chuck Waddington of the commitment these young ladies made ferent West Texas communities where cer team failed to make a postseason ap- sophomore goalkeeper Melanie Peterson quarterback really hurt us and we had to instilled a winning attitude that brought to achieve our goals of a 20-win season and residents had been patients of Dr. pearance for the first time in six seasons. earned second-team All-LSC honors while make some adjustments. But, we now come the Angelo State volleyball team a 20-win a berth into the conference tournament. I LeGrand. In 2002 the LeGrands also The 2008 Rambelles posted their fifth- three Rambelle defenders – seniors Mari- out of this season with three quarterbacks season and its first postseason appearance believe that we are headed in the right di- donated $500,000 to the ASU Alumni ever 10-win season, but it would not be anne Glutz and Amber Korb and freshman that will be ready for the 2009 season.” in four years. rection and I am very excited about what the Association to conclude the fundrais- enough as they went winless in their final Megan Schaffer – were named honorable The Rams finished sixth in the LSC’s The one constant theme for the 2008 future holds for ASU volleyball.” ing campaign for the alumni center five games, dropping to seventh place in the mention. Freshman forward Brandie De- South Division with a 1-5 record. season was winning when it counted the The ’Belles earned a No. 6 seed in the which today carries their names. . Lone Star Conference and missing out on Backer was also tabbed honorable men- A bright spot was senior tailback Dan- most. While the longest winning streak the LSC Cha mpionsh ip tou r na ment a nd squa red the playoffs by one spot. tion after leading the Rambelles with seven iel Thomas, who became ASU’s 10th-ever ’Belles had was five in a row, they never sus- off against No. 3 seed Abilene Christian. “We had a very positive start to the sea- goals and 18 points. Korb and junior for- 1,000-yard rusher, finishing his final cam- tained a losing streak of more than two and The ’Belles fell to the Wildcats, 3-0, in the son,” said first-year head coach Travis Mc- ward Kristen Boister earned Academic All- paign with 1,020 yards. He ended his ca- that only happened twice. The volleyball opening match of the tournament, ending Corkle. “Thirteen of our 26 players were LSC accolades. reer ranked fourth on the Rams’ all-time team also learned how to put an opponent the 2008 campaign. newcomers, including 12 freshmen, and Korb was also honored at the conclusion rushing list with 3,094 yards. away, compiling a 17-3 record when win- With a successful season came LSC we were still able to finish the year with 10 of the season as she picked up first team Senior tight end Jason Watson picked up ning the first set and winning 11 of those postseason accolades for three ’Belles. On wins. That is a testament to the work and Academic All-America honors from ESPN first team All-LSC honors while Thomas matches with three-set sweeps. the court, senior Tess Brindock and juniors leadership of our team.” The Magazine. She became the 24th all-time was selected to the second team for the sec- Time after time, ASU won a crucial Kimber Duncan and Alaina Sivells were ASU opened the season with four wins ASU student-athlete to be recognized by ond straight season. Senior linebacker Jor- match after losing in the previous outing on named to the All-LSC second team. All in its first six games, including a stunning the program and the first selection for the dan Cortez, junior linebacker Edward Cant- the way to a 20-14 record, 8-5 in Lone Star three also were honored for their perfor- 2-1 victory over defending regional champi- school on the first team since 2001, when rell and sophomore nose guard Cody Smith Conference action, and a tie for fifth in the mance in the classroom with Duncan be- on Incarnate Word in the Rambelles’ home former women’s soccer player Dorothy May all earned honorable mention recognition. LSC standings. The 20 wins was one more ing named to the LSC All-Academic Team opener. The squad would continue to domi- earned first team honors. Academically, junior linebacker Ian than the previous three seasons combined while Brindock and Sivells were named to nate opponents at home by following the “Although we have some rebuilding to Ritchey was named to the 11-man Academ- and the eight LSC wins provided a four- the LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. . win over UIW with six consecutive home do, we expect our returners and new players ic All-LSC squad while seven other Rams match improvement from 2007. shutouts and finishing the season with a 6-2- to help us compete for the LSC Champion- were named to the LSC Commissioner’s 1 home record. ship next year,” McCorkle said. . Honor Roll. .

30 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 31 Rebuilding

ith a long family history tied “We started it just like I’ve always start- Richards’ connection to the fort traces to Fort Chadbourne, Garland ed everything all my life, by jumping in the back to his great-great-great grandfather, Richards has spent a decade whirlpool and swimming back out,” Richards Thomas L. Odom, who settled in the area in preserving the 1850s frontier fort for future said. “Lana and I have devoted 10 years of our 1873. The land upon which Fort Chadbourne by Roy Ivey W generations to enjoy, just as he did as a child. lives to the preservation, stabilization and re- is located was owned by Texas historical fig- The sixth-generation West Texan has search of a pretty significant military outpost. ure Samuel Maverick, who had died in 1870. lived on the Chadbourne Ranch, site of the When we started, we didn’t really know how In 1876, Odom purchased the ranch fort’s ruins just 11 miles north of Bronte, important Fort Chadbourne was.” from Maverick’s widow, Mary, and son, Al- most of his life, except the four years he Nor could he have been expected to bert. The ranch passed through the genera- spent at Angelo State University playing know. After all, the buildings had been tions to Richards’ father, Conda Richards, football and majoring in physical education used for decades to support the family’s who operated it until he turned it over to with a minor in agriculture. ranching operations. his children. Conda asked Garland and his “I took all of the agriculture classes they Because the fort sat on private property, brother, Brian, and sister, Sally, to divide offered,” Richards said, “because I wanted it is even more important today historically the ranch prior to his death. to go back to the ranch.” because the site’s archeological heritage re- Garland said, “I specifically wanted the Given what the future held for him, Rich- mained largely intact, immune to trespassers Fort Chadbourne area. Lana and I decided ards, ironically, neither excelled in nor particu- and artifact hunters with metal detectors. there was a way to get Fort Chadbourne larly enjoyed history during his college days. U.S. Army infantry troops occupied the taken care of.” “I took the required courses,” he said. “I fort from 1852-61 and the Butterfield Over- The Richards look after Fort Chad- Garland Richards was never good at memorizing dates, and it land Mail Company ran through the area bourne, including the hundreds of thou- Photos by Danny Meyer wasn’t that important to me. You have to be from 1858-61. During the Civil War, Con- sands of artifacts that have been found on a certain age to appreciate history.” federate troops occupied the fort until 1865 the property, including shell casings, can- The Richards have come a long way from Richards’ interest in the history of Fort when U.S. troops resumed control. nonballs, medical instruments, wedding the beginning of their historical journey. Chadbourne grew in a roundabout way. When the fort was abandoned in 1868 rings, buckles, buttons, jewelry and coins, “Quite frankly,” Richards said, “we’ve “I collected buffalo rifles,” he said, “and because of a severe drought and the lack of including a dollar gold piece that was a done a pretty good job with the time we’ve that overlapped into the military history, accessible water, the troops moved to the week’s wages for a soldier. had. We’ve accomplished a lot of things I which overlapped with Fort Chadbourne, Concho River and established Fort Concho The artifacts’ deterioration is lim- realistically did not expect to accomplish in which overlapped with the ranching history.” around which San Angelo grew up. ited because the ranch’s sandy loam soil 10 years.” The lifelong Coke County resident said The forts supported the westward mi- doesn’t hold water, which would compro- Suzanne Campbell, Fort Concho Foun- he originally planned to split his time and gration of Americans, spurred primarily by mise the artifacts. dation board member and head of the West resources between Fort Chadbourne and the 1849 gold rush in California. What the “They don’t need a lot of preservation,” Texas Collection at ASU, said one of the cattle ranching but found that taking care of pioneers found in West Texas was a wild, Richards said. “Leather does need to be things she enjoys most about the Richards Fort Chadbourne was a full-time job, so he untamed country controlled primarily by painted with a shellac and alcohol mixture couple is the “can do” spirit they exhibit. leased out his grazing land. Comanche Indians. to stabilize it.” “When told that the walls of a building Since 1999, when they established the “When the Comanche realized the white When artifacts are discovered, their loca- would have to be torn down and rebuilt, non-profit Fort Chadbourne Foundation, men weren’t going to leave, there was a huge tion is cataloged and they are put into the in- Garland came up with a way to preserve Richards and his wife, Lana, have worked cultural clash,” Richards said. “They were ventory. Richards has guns he collected over the integrity of the building and straighten to stop the long-abandoned fort’s decline, not going to co-exist and Fort Chadbourne the years and also has paperwork from the the walls at the same time,” Campbell said. a quest that began one day when they saw was at a strategic point between the Coman- ranching family reaching back to Odom. “All of the architects who deal with historic new evidence of deterioration. che and the settlers trying to move in.” The Richards plan to display examples preservation said it couldn’t be done.” “The buildings were literally falling Efforts to avoid open warfare failed and of their artifacts in a visitor’s center. “I’m a West Texas rancher,” Richards down,” Richards said. “We rounded the cor- American Indians could not keep up with “It won’t be a true museum,” Richards said. “We don’t tear things down. We patch ner one morning after a rain and saw that a the technological advances from the Civil said. “We may have a rotating display that portion of one of the walls had just collapsed. War. That precipitated their downfall. deals with the different eras.” – continued on page 38 I said, ‘that’s the last set of rocks that’s go- ing to fall off of Fort Chadbourne.’” Fort Chadbourne Scenes Richards saw his quest as a service to future generations. Together the couple hired a historical architect, researched the fort’s history, learned how to write their Windows on Fort Chadbourne own grant applications and went to work.

32 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 33 Austin Showcase On Feb. 16, the eve of the Texas Tech Uni- New Alumni Association Staff versity System (TTUS) Day in Austin, the ASU Alumni Association Presi- ASU Alumni Association will host a recep- with a Bachelor of Business Administra- Letter of Thanks dent Kyle Box has announced the ap- tion degree, Maloney completed ASU’s tion for Texas legislators and government Dear Association Members: officials at the Bob Bullock Texas State His- pointment of Mary Larson as office man- Air Force ROTC program and was com- I am writing to say “Thank You” tory Museum in the capital. ager for association operations and Darcy missioned as a second lieutenant upon to the Alumni Association for your Association representatives that Monday Maloney as events coordinator. her graduation. Beginning in 2001, Lt. generous donation to the Concho will join State Sen. Robert Duncan, State Box said, “As the ASU Alumni As- Col. Maloney served for three years as an River Classic, the fundraiser held Rep. Drew Darby, Texas Tech Chancellor sociation has transitioned to an indepen- instructor with the ASU ROTC program, by the RAMS (Recruiting Ag Kent Hance, ASU President Joseph C. Rallo dently managed and operated organiza- assisting the association with ROTC Majors) Club. We hosted the three and special ASU supporters and alumni in tion, association staffing has also moved alumni recruiting and communications. largest goat shows held thus far on sharing West Texas hospitality with ASU’s under the management of the association. Following the contract with the the Junior Meat Goat Show Circuit friends from across the state. In the past, the association provided fund- ROTC program, she continued her asso- and raised $2,260 for the club. The reception, aimed at generating ing to ASU for designated staff positions ciation with the university as a business This money will go a long way good will for ASU and Texas Tech during and these employees fell under the super- consultant with the ASU Small Business toward supporting our recruiting the 2009 legislative session, will showcase Association Honorees vision of ASU. Through the support of Development Center. After years of ac- efforts in terms of student travel the best of Angelo State’s programs and The ASU Alumni Association honored a dozen individuals President Rallo and the university, the tive military service, Maloney has tran- and expenses. students and will feature a mouth-watering at the Wells Fargo Dinner during ASU’s 2008 Homecoming association has absorbed these positions sitioned to the reserves where she con- The show was a great experi- sample of West Texas cuisine, including Celebration. Honorees were, from left, front row, and the employees will report directly to tinues to serve. She is married to Dale ence for the recruiters as well as ASU raised Angus beef and lamb. Jerry Vandergriff, Dr. C. Varren Parker Jr., the ASU Alumni Association Executive Werner, and they have one son, Oliver for the young exhibitors. The show To learn more about event details or to Dr. Susan Keith, Dr. Mary Ellen Director Sande Harrison.” Werner, ASU class of 2021. would not have been nearly as register to attend, visit the ASU Alumni As- Hartje, Carol Payne “Pinto” Larson, a 2004 graduate of ASU, Association Executive Director Sande successful without the support and sociation Web site at www.asuexes.com. Nokes and Dr. Tom Bankston; joined the ASU Alumni Association V. Harrison acknowledged the contribu- donation from the Alumni Asso- back row, Col. Ernie Felts, staff in the fall, succeeding Rosana Arm- tions of two former staff members – Ro- ciation, and we are very thankful. TTU System Day State Sen. Robert endariz. She previously worked as assis- sana Armendariz and Lydia Martinez – to Duncan, Texas tant general manager for the San Angelo the association. Said Harrison, “Rosana Corey Owens The Angelo State University Alumni Associ- Tech Chancellor Kent Colts Baseball Club. Larson, who also Armendariz joined our staff in 2003 and Instructor/Research Associate ation and Texas Tech Alumni Association are Hance, State Rep. Drew has prior experience coordinating wed- has been an integral part of our growth ASU Department of Agriculture co-hosting Texas Tech System Day in Austin Darby, Dr. Gil Engdahl dings and special events, will oversee the as an association. She will continue to on Feb. 17 to thank legislators for their past and Dr. Michael Patyrak. operations of the LeGrand Alumni and work at the university. Lydia Martinez is support and to back issues before the current Visitors Center. Larson has three chil- returning to ASU as a full-time graduate legislature, such as funding for ASU’s new dren, Alexandra, David and Joshua. student and intern. The association will College of Nursing and Allied Health. “Mary’s success in sales and rela- miss both of these ladies tremendously Sande V. Harrison, executive director tionship building,” said Box, “identified and wishes them great success with their for the ASU Alumni Association, said the her as the ideal candidate to oversee the new ventures.” event will demonstrate a very strong system staff and daily operations as well as to Box added, “As an independently presence to legislators and key staff mem- support the executive director. Her event operated support organization for the bers in the Texas Capitol. She said the asso- experience will also make this staff university, we will be able to enhance ciation is inviting alumni and other friends change seamless to both the public and what the association has done in the past of ASU to participate in visiting legislative event clients who rent the LeGrand Cen- and contribute even more to the future offices and supporting adequate funding for ter throughout the year.” of Angelo State. We are very grate- higher education, especially for the Texas Maloney, who previously served the ful to our ASU Alumni members who Tech University System. association as a board member, also have supported the growth of our staff To find out how to get involved as an as- joined the staff in the fall, succeeding and positioned the association to better sociation volunteer, contact Harrison at (325) Lydia Martinez. A 1986 ASU graduate serve alumni and the university.” . 942-2122 or [email protected]. Homecoming Bonfire Bonfire Photo by Kimberley Parker 34 SPRING 2009 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine SPRING 2009 35 “Your gift is critical to the success of the Foundation’s campaign. You make it possible for us to continue doing what we do best – making sure students receive more than a great education.”

– Kent Hance, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

Horizon of Promise Accountability Board of Trustees HORIZON CAMPAIGN DONOR LEVELS

y establishing the ASU Alumni Associa- Checks and balances exist to ensure the integrity of Foundation financial and invest- Kyle Box, 1981 Gifts may be received over a specified time period. Memorial gifts are accepted tion Foundation as a separate nonprof- ment procedures. Verizon System Analyst, and corporate matching gifts are included in the donor’s gift total. it, tax-exempt 501 (C) (3) corporation, San Angelo, Texas B Board of Trustees: The board of trustees consists of ASU alumni, each with ex- FOUNDERS CIRCLE ASU alumni and friends can invest to ensure tensive business experience. These individuals determine investment and fund-raising Brad Fly, 2000 $200,000 and above Recognition on Special LeGrand Center Gallery that Angelo State University grows in stature policies and approve the annual budget. CPA/Principal, Hallway Plaque & Personalized Ram Horns Sculpture and broadens the educational opportunities Armstrong Backus & Co, External Audits: An external auditor will annually audit the Foundation. Financial for its students. San Angelo, Texas REGENTS CIRCLE statements will be published in an annual report and will be available to the public $100,000 - $199,999 Recognition on LeGrand Center Vestibule Plaque & ASU alumni are confident the Foundation is on request. Kelby Hagar, 1991 Personalized Ram Horns Sculpture the most effective initiative to increase ma- CEO, Digital Witness, Partnership with the University: Trustees will maintain an open line of commu- jor support, to provide a dependable revenue Coppell, Texas stream for alumni support, and to generate nication with the ASU Administration to ensure that the Foundation focuses on ASU CHAMPIONS CIRCLE resources to equip and educate the leaders needs and priorities. Mickey Long, 1976 $50,000 - $99,999 LeGrand Center Front Portico Engraved Granite of tomorrow. President, Westex Well Services, Bench & Garland Weeks Ram Sculpture Midland, Texas Your alumni Foundation can play an important The Gift Process PILLARS CIRCLE role in higher education. Our special resources Brian J. May, Ph.D., 1982 $20,000 - $49,999 LeGrand Center Courtyard Engraved Granite Bench The Foundation values every gift and will handle each one professionally and efficiently. will make a significant difference; our choices ASU Professor of Animal Science, & Garland Weeks Ram Sculpture Depending on the gift size and type, gifts are processed through some or all of the fol- will create opportunities not otherwise pos- San Angelo, Texas lowing steps: sible; and our influence will provide a catalyst Lloyd Norris, 1973 PATRONS for projects and programs. Some of the best • We provide gift agreements for all gifts and pledges of $25,000 or more. ASU Alumni Association $10,000 - $19,999 LeGrand Center Chase Courtyard Bronze Plaque and brightest high school students can’t afford Agreements outline the purpose, form, schedule and administration of gifts. For President (Retired), SUSTAINERS higher education without scholarships. Many smaller gifts, donors may document their preferences with pledge cards, letters San Angelo, Texas $1,000 - $9,999 LeGrand Center Gallery Hallway Granite Tile of these students fall between the cracks due or notes on their checks. Jay Young, 1985 to marginally missing the income or test score • Non-cash gifts (securities or real estate) require special processing. The Foundation CEO, King Private Equity Group, benchmarks. The gifts we receive in large part converts these gifts to cash. Dallas, Texas Additional Recognition determine the future of this great university • Every gift goes into an endowed or non-endowed operational account as and its students. Ex-Officio: Sande Harrison, 1973 In addition to special recognition associated with the giving level, donors who specified by the donor. The Foundation disburses funds from accounts as defined ASU Alumni Association wish to be recognized will be listed in the ASU Magazine, the Association Raising funds through a separate nonprofit by donor preferences. Executive Director, Newsletter and the Association Web site, and will receive invitations to special Foundation has multiple benefits: we can be • We mail a receipt for every gift. Receipts provide donors with proof of their San Angelo, Texas events. Thank you for considering a tax-deductible gift to the ASU Alumni more flexible in our investments to increase our contribution. Association Foundation! earnings; we make sure that funds are used for the purposes designated by the donor; and we • Gifts are disbursed as designated by the donor or Foundation Board of Trustees if undesignated. respect donor privacy by keeping personal giv- “A gift to the Foundation can make a For additional information or to donate please contact ing and financial records confidential. real difference – and not just to the Sande Vincent Harrison (325) 942-2122 A strong alumni program is increasingly crucial University and students, but to you, too. Foundation Funds Investing in the future of students is a [email protected] today to all universities, and in response to this moving experience that will deepen your infinite need, ASU alumni have invested more Funds and gifts to the ASU Alumni Association Foundation will be utilized to sup- relationship with Angelo State.” than $500,000 to launch the Horizon Cam- port the ASU Alumni Association, to sponsor projects and scholarships and to grow paign and support the Foundation. the endowment. – Lloyd Norris, President, ASU Alumni Association Foundation Board of Trustees Everyone can be part of the Horizon of Prom- ise and plan your gift to the Foundation. Richards would also match the $125,000 al- ASU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – continued from page 33 ready raised for restoration of the Butterfield Stage stop. them up. I told an architect we could Richards said, “The Blakes have AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 2008 push those walls back in place, solid- been a very large part of the arche- ify them and put a foundation under ological work done at Fort Chad- them. He said, ‘Show me.’” bourne. This is quite a feather in our DIAMOND David and Delta Emerson, Dallas Dr. Scott and Shelley Blanton, Barry and Karla Cooper, Edmond, Okla. Valerie Lopez, Uvalde Don A. Pickering, Lubbock Joe and Debbie Ward, San Angelo Randy and Debbie Dews, Dallas Gary and Stacy Erwin, San Angelo San Angelo Donald and Pat Cox, San Angelo Jane Lunn, Sandia Park, N.M. Brandon Poe, Lubbock Mindy Warren, Midland Richards did just that. He and cap, and it tells me that everything Oscar and Corina Gomez, Southlake Becky Fitch, Flower Mound Luke Burnett, San Angelo Kim Cox, San Angelo Larry and Judy Lusby, Ballinger Donna Polk, Universal City Dr. Michael Wedin, Sweetwater his crew straightened the walls, we’ve accomplished is worthwhile.” Mickey and Renee Long, Midland Brad and Mercyla Fly, San Angelo Hector and Rebecca Cantu, Darla and Dwain Custer, San Angelo T. Justin MacDonald, Kerrville Cindy Pond, San Angelo Clayton and Diane Weishuhn, Mark Low, Dallas Skip Foote, Chantilly, Va. San Angelo Danny Daniels Jr, Lake Jackson Jared Marks, Mission Debrah Powell, San Angelo San Angelo braced them and dug the old mortar Foundation employees Ann Pate Mike Millegan, Basking Ridge, N.J. Wayne T. Franke, Austin Dr. Cornelius Chinn, San Angelo Darryl DeSeve, Manassas, Va. Lydia Martinez, San Angelo Victor and Trish Probandt, Dr. Whitney Whitworth, out of the rocks. Then they designed and Steve Clark, and contract labor- Louie and Amy Perez, San Angelo Col. (Ret) Kevin and Rita Gamache, Scott and Cheri Cotton, San Angelo Marvin and Janis Dierschke, Gary and Gretchen Book Massingill, San Angelo Monticello, Ark. J. Milton and Terri Swift, Montgomery College Station John and Elaine Diggins, San Angelo San Angelo Plainview Bill J. Purser, San Angelo Troyce and Rebecca Wilcox, a device to pump new mortar back ers Mike Johnson and Brent Bryan Jay and Michelle Young, Dallas Arnold Garcia, Austin Lee and Connie Dressler, San Angelo Gary and Angela Donaldson, H. Dan Mathews, Houston Jeff and Tonya Rainey, San Angelo San Angelo Jim and Dana Glossbrenner, Richie and Dara Eisenbach, San Angelo Dr. Brian and Patti May, San Angelo Rob Rainey, San Angelo Darrell and Karen Wilde, Keller between the rocks. They shored up help the Richards’ in their work along PLATINUM San Angelo San Angelo Dr. Robert and Paula Dowler, Harold May, Spur Joseph Ramos, Shallowater Susie Willyard, San Angelo the walls but had no substructure, so with various volunteers and members Eddie Bates, Beaumont Laren Green, San Angelo Duane Fisher and Mary Ornelas, San Angelo Wade Mayer, Studio City, Calif. Elizabeth Richardson, San Angelo Rodney and Betty Winn, San Angelo Terry Blair, San Angelo Ronny L. and Carol Harrison, San Angelo Dr. Russell and Linda Dressen, Donna and Jason McCarver, C.A. and Shirley Roberson, Cibolo Jerry W. Wojtek, San Angelo they poured a concrete foundation of the Concho Valley Archeological Jeffrey and Debbie Brennan, San Angelo Jimmy and Debbie Fontenot, Abilene San Angelo Gary and Patricia Rodgers, Austin Kimberly Woods, Houston Mill Creek, Wash. Bryan and Renee Heflin, Monahans San Angelo Paxton Dunn, Allen Sam P. McClellan, Bedford Jennifer R. Rodriguez, San Angelo Rick Wooten, Lewisville under the walls. Society and OK SMARTS, a retired Larry Clark, Richmond Joe and Su Henderson, San Angelo Chris Franke, San Angelo Jim and Diana Dyer, San Angelo Mark E. McClung, Austin Raquel Rosales, Fort Worth Cydnie Worley, Christoval For their pioneering preservation military travel club. Jim Ratcliff, Georgetown Joey and Lezlye Henderson, Oscar and Hope Guerrero, San Angelo Monti and Lisa Eady, San Angelo Dr. Mack McCoulskey, San Angelo Jennifer M. Ruff, Dallas Lyle S. Zant, Plainview Randy Russell, Frisco San Angelo David and Leigh Heath, San Angelo Dr. Gil and Sue Engdahl, San Angelo Dr. Dale and Ellen McDonald, Dr. Michael and Tara Salisbury, Eric and Kelly Zeitler, San Antonio techniques, the Fort Chadbourne “Fort Chadbourne,” Richards Dr. Joel and Suzanne Sugg, David and Carol Herreman, Lewisville Jim Jones, San Angelo Steve Eustis, San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo Dan and Terri Herrington, San Antonio Kevin and Christy Kasper, San Angelo James and Tracy Farley, Lubbock T. Dean and Lisa McInturff, David Samuelson, Abilene ACCESS ASU group received an award from Pres- said, “is probably one of the biggest Joe and Jenny Hoelle, San Angelo John and Tamara Kinyon, San Angelo Robbie Faught, San Angelo San Angelo Norm and Diane Schaule, Canyon Lake Patricia K. Bunyard, San Angelo ervation Texas, an Austin-based his- examples of volunteerism that I’ve GOLDEN Felix and Yolanda Huerta, San Antonio Mario Luna and Maria Ozuna, Cynthia Feagin, Sonora Dean McIntyre, San Angelo Doyle and Lynn Schniers, San Angelo Coy Byrd, San Angelo John S. Allison III, San Angelo Col. (Ret) Joe Hurst, Boerne San Angelo Robert and Eileen Felton, Lakeway Dr. Bill McKinney, San Angelo Gordon and Jackie Schrank, Roger Collins, San Angelo torical advocacy organization. seen in the southern United States. Dr. Marsha and Steve Arvedson, Lawrence Kennedy Jr., San Angelo Mark and Lisa Murphy, San Angelo Col. Ernest and Sharon Felts, Richard McKinney, San Angelo St. Cloud, Minn. Jean V. Corley, San Angelo The Dodge Jones Foundation in Out of the more than $2 million spent Houston Maggie Kerr, Mertzon Chad and Justina Reel, San Angelo San Angelo Ruberta V. McMillan, Rowlett Kenny Scudder, Odessa Donna Fowler, San Angelo Scott and Shelly Bratcher, Lubbock Donald L. Klein, Fort Worth Dr. David and Elvia Saborio, Dr. Diane Fischer, Knoxville, Tenn. Carole and Steve McNabb, Jeff and Sherry Sefcik, San Angelo Yantis Green, San Angelo Abilene gave them a $374,000 finan- here, we’ve had $12,500 come from Dale and Joy Chase, San Antonio Dr. W. Bonham and Marcille San Angelo Col. Dean and Janice Fox, Brownwood J. Keith and Debra Shahan, San Saba Tracy Guevara, San Angelo Randy Coleman, San Angelo Magness, Houston Joe and Crystal Solley, San Angelo Kaneohe, Hawaii Dee Michalewicz, Buda Jacqueline Shannon, San Angelo Sherri Jones, San Angelo cial boost to stabilize the fort ruins. governmental money. The rest has Ruby Crook, Houston Jeff and Amy McCormick, San Angelo David Starnes, San Angelo Doug and Shelia Fox, San Angelo Thomas E. Minton, Aledo Steven Shelton, League City Jerry Jones, San Angelo With those funds, they saved the been put together through fundrais- Clifton F. Dews, San Angelo Mark McNiel, San Antonio Dr. James L. Studt, San Angelo Mark and Karen Fraley, San Antonio Leesa Monroe, Arlington Steve Simmons, Bedford Jay Leeper, San Angelo Robert and Jenny Eubank, San Angelo Mike and Brenda Morris, San Angelo Joe and Raelye Self, San Angelo George and Joanne Gamache, Loyd Moore, San Angelo Hon. Bill and Sue Sims, San Angelo J.W. Lown, San Angelo “Fountain House” Officers’ Quarters ers, donations, grants from private John and Terri Fant, Fort Worth Shirley and Chuck Morton, San Angelo Pamela Venable, San Angelo Bloomington, Ill. Diana Munoz, San Angelo Amber Smith, San Angelo Valerie Matthews, San Angelo and put a new roof on it. foundations and people dropping $20 Sande Vincent Harrison, San Angelo Carrol “Pinto” Nokes, Arlington Michele and Phil Webb, San Angelo Chancey Garza, Grand Junction, Colo. Ewell Murphy Jr., Houston Eddie Smith, Plano Patricia McCormick, San Angelo Brig. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins, Linda Norris, San Angelo Donald and Brenda Wellen, Phil and Toddy George, San Angelo Ed R. Nalepka, Midlothian Guy Smith, Newark, Del. Robert L. McGraw, San Angelo The foundation finished restor- bills in the donation bucket. Alexandria, Va. Kitty So Nussbaum, Hermosa Beach, Calif. San Angelo Tim Gette, Martinsville, Va. Bill Neil, San Angelo Dr. Shivraj and Suzanne Sohur, Kathy Muñoz, San Angelo Buddy Johnson, Houston LeRoy Olsak, San Angelo Susan H. Golden, Roswell, N.M. Karen Nelson, Hewitt Arlington, Mass. Phil Neighbors, San Angelo ing the Double Officers’ Quarters re- “This isn’t about money, though. Jim Kramer, San Antonio Eric and Kimberly Peterson, CENTURY CLUB Louis Gomez, San Angelo Lanell Nichols, Anchorage, Alaska Jess A. Stephens, Lubbock Megan R. Newton, San Angelo cently with help from an anonymous It’s about doing something that need- Dr. Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand, San Angelo Donald and Jean Abell, San Angelo Scott Gray, San Antonio Lisa Nichols, San Angelo Gary and Patty Stokes, San Angelo Deborah Painter, San Angelo San Angelo Billie Phinney, Mereta Robert Aguero, Fort Worth Candyce Gregston, San Angelo Bill Nikolauk, San Angelo George and Evelyn Strebeck, Caleb Pettit, San Angelo donation, and they received funds ed to be done to preserve our history Darcy Maloney and Dale Werner, Laurin and Sharon Prather, Lubbock Robert Aguilar, San Angelo Gary and Frances Grogan, San Angelo Darrell O’Neal, Victoria San Angelo Wade Powell, Mason San Angelo Dick Robertson, San Angelo Dr. Gus Alexander, San Angelo Clifford and Susan Guess, Arlington Richey Oliver, San Angelo Neil Sykes, Euless Aurel Prifti, Sonora from the San Angelo Area Founda- and someone taking enough interest John Norman, Houston Qualtrust Credit Union, San Angelo Dr. John and Sharon Alexander, Randal and Tammy Gully, San Angelo Clovis and Bettie Olsak, San Angelo Willie Tambunga, Lewisville Gerald R. Ratliff, San Angelo tion for restroom facilities which al- in this to oversee it and get it accom- Lloyd and Sheri Norris, San Angelo Alison and Brad Romike, San Angelo Suzy Hagar, Dallas Jay Orr, Austin Jimmy and Pamela Taylor, Willie Ruiz, San Angelo Frank and Brenda Sturzl, Austin Spring Branch Nita and Bill Archer, San Angelo Charleston Hall, Georgetown Joshua and Doris Owusu, Frisco San Antonio Matthew Sage, San Angelo low several thousand students a year plished,” Richards said. Steve and Susan Timms, Humble Dr. Angel Salazar, Dallas MV Armour, Midland Dan and Anne Hamilton, San Angelo Meghan Pace, San Angelo Phillip and Sharon Templeton, Charlotte Seitz, San Angelo to take educational tours of the fort. Campbell affirmed the Rich- Mrs. Lloyd D. Vincent, San Angelo Oron and Dorothy Schuch, San Angelo Jerry Austin, Lubbock Jeff and Mindy Hamilton, Lubbock Mark W. Pape, San Angelo San Angelo Eric Smith, San Angelo Mike and Ruth Wheeler, San Angelo James and Melissa Seaton, Odessa Michael and Kay Barron, Syble Haney, San Angelo Hon. Judy Parker, Lubbock Les Titus, Plano Gwendolyn Smith, San Angelo Currently, they are restoring the ards’ commitment. Cyndi Seger, Fort Worth Iowa City, Iowa Dr. Patrick J. Hanford, Lubbock Dean Parnell, Universal City Steve Troy, Fort Worth Dr. W. Truett Smith, San Angelo SILVER Brian and Jeannie Shannon, Lubbock Charles W. Beasley, San Angelo Randy Harbin, San Angelo James and Blossom Parry, Farah Ulat, Austin Jo Valliant, San Angelo Butterfield Stage stop which, when “When the work starts, Garland Ronald and Alice Adams, Austin Bobby Sims, Santee, Calif. Stratton and Jean Beesley, David and JoNell Harlow, San Angelo San Angelo Julia M. Valles, San Angelo Enrique Vasquez, San Angelo completed, will be the only one like and Lana are there helping,” she said. Dr. Ross Alexander, San Angelo Spencer and Julie Sincleair, Salado San Angelo David and Katie Harrison, San Angelo Linda Patrick, Plano Jerry and Rose Vandergriff, Dr. K.V. Venkatesan, San Angelo Maurice and Barbara Archer, Lamesa Carlton and Betty Lou Smith, Eugene and Ethel Berger, San Angelo Dr. Tracy R. Henson-McBee, Hal and Marshell Peter, San Angelo San Angelo Edward Welch, San Angelo it in Texas. The foundation received “You will never meet another person Craig and Kim Bagley, Weatherford San Angelo Dr. Jaynell Bodine, Sterling City Brownfield Fred J. Petmecky, San Antonio Larry A. Venne Jr., San Angelo Kelly Wilson, San Angelo Randall and Maia Baker, Harlingen Dave Stinnett, San Angelo Robert and Jane Boothe, San Angelo Carlynn Hicks, Boerne Faron and Barbi Pfeiffer, San Angelo Dr. Tommy and LaJan Walter, Alan Williams, San Angelo half the needed funding from donors who is more enthusiastic about his- Bob and Trudy Ballentine, San Angelo Dr. Delbert G. and Margaret Tarter, David B. Boswell, Austin Dr. H. Lee Higdon III, Central S.C. Michael and Lisa Phillips, Spring Jacksonville, Fla. Chris Yedica, San Angelo and began reconstruction in the fall. tory and the preservation of history Jim and Tina Bennett, San Angelo Gary and Leslee Bowen, San Angelo Karen Hildebrand, Odessa Newbury Park, Calif. Harry Theriot, Houston Shelley Boykin, Plano Doray J. Hill Jr., San Angelo As the Fort Chadbourne Founda- than Garland Richards.” Annah Bennie, Austin Larry and Sue Thorp, Santa Fe, N.M. Dr. Russ and Frances Boyles, Odessa Jeff and Diane Holbrook, tion celebrated the Butterfield Stage Richards added, “I’m not go- Betty Serface Blakely, Georgetown James Truelove, Richardson Shelby and Holly Brake, Lubbock Universal City Nathaniel Booker, Austin Michael Vallandingham, Austin Tim and Bonnie Brewster, Eden Dr. E. James and Bobbie Holland, th stop’s 150 anniversary during a ing to say we are doing everything Lane Bowen, San Antonio James Waterbury, Bel Air, Md. Hon. Mike and Debby Brown, San Angelo Kyle and Pam Box, San Angelo Brian and Doxie Watson, Midland San Angelo Vicki Housley, Christoval September fundraiser, they received right. We are taking a situation, as- Bo Brannon, Granbury Richard Way, San Angelo Kelly Bryant, San Angelo Cathy Hughes, San Angelo good news from the estate of Roberta sessing it, taking what resources we Dean Buchanan, Cedar Park Melody McDonald Wilkinson, Jef and Wendy Butcher, Artesia, N.M. Charles Hughes, San Angelo Jerry and Nidia Casillas, Katy Fort Worth Lynn Butler, San Angelo Dawn Hunt, San Angelo Cole Johnson, a Brenham resident can muster and applying them to the Guy and Eva Choate, San Angelo Dr. Noel and Jacque Williams, Steve and Rosemary Calvert, Roy Ivey and Sarah Logan, Lana Choate-Pierce, Englewood, Colo. Franklin, Ky. San Angelo San Angelo who died in June. fort’s needs. We are maintaining the Ja and Lorinda Chriesman, Ronnie and Pauline Willmann, Curry and Bonnie Lou Campbell, Elizabeth Jacobo, San Angelo Estate executor Charles Blake historical integrity of these walls. Flower Mound San Angelo Sonora Joanne F. Gass Jones, Lubbock Kirk and Patsy Cleere, San Angelo Ralph and Elene Wilson, San Angelo Mike and Claudia Caraway, Kathryn Kelly, Austin and his wife, Joy, of Robert Lee and The rocks that were placed here in Bill Coggins, Jr., Minneapolis, Minn. J. Nelson Word, San Angelo San Angelo Dr. LeeRoy and Betty Kiesling, Brenham, announced a $1 million 1854 by a soldier are still where he X B Cox, Jr., San Angelo Donnie and Francis Young, Thomas Carpenter Jr., Boerne San Angelo Dr. R. Danny Daniel, Carrollton San Antonio Glen and Marcie Carter, Midland Laverne and Robert Knezek, Arlington gift to Fort Chadbourne to com- placed them. Troy and Lisa Deubler, Irving Steve Castle, Midland J.D. and Kathy Koehn, San Angelo Norman and Linda Dierschke, ACCESS ASU-SILVER Andrew and Rebecca Caudal, Annabeth Lee, Georgetown plete work on the stage stop and the “That may not be important to San Angelo Janet and Bryan Abernathy, Southlake Jerry A. Lee, Bedford visitor’s center. After the event, the everybody else, but it is important to Dale Dodson, Plano San Angelo Mark and Karen Clark, San Angelo Joshua Leyva, Lubbock . Dr. Joel Dunnington, Missouri City Richard and Kimberley Besch, Dr. Don Coers, San Angelo Jack and Betty Lieber, San Angelo Blakes told the Richards that they me,” he said. Van and Angela Echols, Lubbock San Angelo Ron Cole, The Woodlands Dr. Kyle Longley, Gilbert, Ariz.

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