JAMES D. BUTLER-1963 ROBERT W. HURLEY-1975 James Butler transferred to Thomas Jefferson from Fort Dodge, Iowa, in his senior year and what could Robert Hurley was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Simpson College as undergrad, have been a difficult time for him turned out to be a rewarding and very positive experience. All of his and University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He has been married to wife Julie, 32 years and has three classmates immediately welcomed him to “their” school and group activities. It didn’t take long for Mr. children: Nathan, Jessica, Ben. Butler to feel a part of the senior class and realize that Thomas Jefferson was also his school. He feels that can never fully thank his classmates for their openness toward him, the continued correspondence, and After college Hurley returned to Council Bluffs to practice with Dr. James Knott, DDS and opened occasional visiting with some of those friends. Tri-City Dental in Carter Lake, Iowa in 1984. In 2011, with partners Knott and Jones, they opened new practice, Omni Tri-City Dental on Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs. James graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Master of Fine Arts from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Butler has become a well known artist and is specifically Hurley received the prestigious Mastership Award, in 2008, the highest honor available in the Academy of is known for mod printmaking techniques. From 1970 to 1976, he was Professor of Art at Southern General Dentistry and one of the most respected designations in the profession. He was voted one of top Illinois University, Edwardsville, and has been teaching lithography from 1976-present at Illinois State metro area dentists by Omaha magazine in 2010. University at Normal . He lives in Bloomington, Illinois. Butler’s teaching philosophy has always been to help the student find and nurture his/her He is also active in the community as a volunteer with Iowa Mission of Mercy, providing free two day dental clinic at various strengths, helping them to realize the aesthetic issues/technicalities of their discipline to keep them current in their field.The locations in Iowa, as a volunteer for Give Kids A Smile, free dentistry for underserved children in the metro area, was a YMCA success of their program is realized with hundreds of fellow inked up printmakers working, teaching and running their own girls and boys basketball coach, and serves as a mentor for students pursuing careers in the dental profession. studios and print shops throughout the United States and Canada. Butler has received numerous accolades as both an artist and teacher and has 177 public collections featured at the Metropolitan Hurley states, “My experience at T.J. planted the seeds of life-long learning, commitment to excellence, and giving back. The Museum of Art, Chicago Art Institute, The Whitney Museum of American Art. friendships I made there have lasted a lifetime, and the teachers helped inspire the course of my life’s work. The T.J. community “I have such wonderful memories of my time at TJ and I am honored to be selected for this award. Thank you.” - Jim Butler nurtured the spirit of courage and strength that prepared me to meet life’s challenges.” - Robert Hurley SHANE TALBOTT-1990 DAVID R. WITKE-1955 For Shane Talbott, beauty isn’t just a business, it’s his life’s pursuit – discovering, enhancing and creating David Witke sincerely enjoyed his years at Thomas Jefferson and continues to value the many friends he a world that radiates with a gorgeous glow. After coming to Chicago in 1992, Shane Talbott quickly has made. He believes the faculty and staff were excellent, friendly and supportive. The coaches liked to became one of the premier hair colorist specialists in the country, establishing a reputation at both his win, but valued development as good people even more. The student body is friendly, lively and diverse and salon Troupe in Chicago and the on-location salon of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Women, including proud of Thomas Jefferson. Winfrey, turn to Talbott for his unerring eye and sense of style. Mr. Witke believed because of the quality of instruction provided by Thomas Jefferson faculty, he was An integral part of Talbott’s approach has always been an attention to design and detail. Always fortunate to win a full scholarship to Northwestern University through the Navy Scholarship program searching for the best quality, Talbott began a quest for a soothing tea. Talbott created a “tea bar” where and graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1955 and from Northwestern University in 1959. He spent three he combines the finest quality leaves with sumptuous herbs and spices, offering his customers an oasis years as a naval officer and four years as a reporter and editor at the Champaign-Urbana (Ill.) Courier of calm in the midst of their busy days. In 2003 Shane Talbott founded Talbott Teas. Utilizing only Fair before joining the Des Moines Register in 1966. For the next 36 years he held a number of news positions Trade Certified tea growers, Talbott Teas begins with the best tea leaves and to these he adds all natural and corporate roles at Iowa’s largest newspaper, helping to shape the agenda for news coverage across fruit, flowers, and herbs harvested in Europe without any chemicals or preservatives. the state. At the end of his ten years as the paper’s managing editor, the Register was named by Time magazine as one of the 10 best newspapers in America. During his years of helping direct the paper’s news operation, the Register won five Pulitzer That attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Oprah Winfrey was such a fan that she selected Talbott Teas for her Favorite Things Prizes and numerous other national and state awards. Dave was twice selected to serve as a juror for the national Pulitzer Prizes show during her last season on air. The business grew and was in need of investors in order to grow to the next level. As fans of the in Journalism. He is a member and former president of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, which promotes open ABC television show Shark Tank, Talbott and co-founder Steve Nakisher took a chance and applied to be on the show. They were government across the state. chosen to present to the “sharks” and that appearance was an incredible success. After the show came an offer from Jamba Juice to purchase the entire business. Dave also has taught journalism courses at Simpson College and Drake University. His community activities have included service on non-profit boards and as a coach and official for youth baseball and soccer. He also has been active in Unitarian Church Talbott remains at the helm as Vice President of innovation and creative director, while the team at Jamba Juice handles all activities, including Sunday School teaching, church governance, civil rights activities, and Death With Dignity lobbying efforts. production and distribution. Talbott Teas is currently served in over 450 Jamba Juice locations nationwide. Dave highly values his Thomas Jefferson experience and the many friends he made there. “Being chosen for the Thomas Jefferson Hall of Fame is among my happiest life experiences. Thanks to everyone.” -David R. Witke Breakout Sessions RICHARD “DICK” DAVIS

Dick Davis was a teacher and legendary baseball coach at Thomas Jefferson from 1958-1968, establishing a winning tradition as he guided his teams to JERRY MAHONEY, 1944 308 wins and only 71 loses in a ten-year period. He led teams to five state championships while finishing as a runner up in four other tournament Gerald Mahoney graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in the spring of 1944 appearances during his decade at Tee Jay. at the age of 17, after having taken the Technical College and Engineering courses. He The 1962 team at Tee Jay was the only team ever to win both the spring and went to summer school between junior and senior year so he could get out of school at summer baseball championship in the same year. The ability to overcome the 2 pm daily to work for the Union Pacific Railroad for an 8-hour shift during his senior odds, stick together as a team and believe that the impossible was achievable year. Following graduation, he sent to Lincoln for his birth certificate to prove his age as was the trademark of Dick's entire career as both a teacher and coach. seventeen to enlist in the U. S. Navy. His birth certificate stated Earl Gerald Mahoney, a Dick was an ambassador for excellence at the highest level and all of those young men who were fortunate surprise as to that time he did not know his birth name. enough to have played for him had their lives enriched beyond their wildest dreams. Dick was described He served in the Navy as a quartermaster third class, serving in the Pacific on USS- as being more than a coach but a master teacher, psychologist, and character builder. As a master teacher, LCI (G)65, and USS-YMS 374 and then enrolled in The Creighton University College he broke down skills into fundamental movements and mechanics and then relentlessly practiced until of Pharmacy. He graduated in 1950 as President of his class and received the Lehn and Fink Gold Medal for perfection was achieved. outstanding student in his class. Prior to graduation, the Dean, Dr. William Jarrett, recommended he begin his At the age of 35, Dick became the youngest coach to ever be inducted into the Iowa High School Coaches career at Rush Drug Company in South Omaha Six years later, John Estabrook asked him to join the Nebraska Association Hall of Fame. After teaching and coaching, Dick spent the rest of his career in insurance, Methodist Hospital Pharmacy staff. In 1961-62 he served as president of the Nebraska Society of Hospital owning and operating his own agency until he retired in 1996. Dick loved to travel with his wife and Pharmacists. It was at that time that he received the Geigy Leadership Award. played countless rounds of golf all over the country. He and his wife, Marianne, had three children and two He and brother, Bob Mahoney, also a Methodist Hospital Pharmacist, organized and staffed the pharmacy at grandchildren. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 76. Booth Memorial Hospital in Omaha After ten years in the pharmacy, he was asked by the hospital president, John Estabrook, to consider administration, and became the hospital representative for construction and equipment JOHN L. KINSEL 1968 purchases for the new hospital on 84th Street. Promotions from administrative assistant to assistant administrator to associate administrator to vice president followed. He became a member of the American Society of Hospital John L. Kinsel attended Walnut Grove Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Junior Administrators and achieved fellowship in that organization. As associate administrator he functioned as the head High. While at Thomas Jefferson High School, he was a member of the National of the Eugene C. Eppley Care Center, located at the site of the former Methodist Hospital at 36th and Cuming Honor Society, and played baseball, basketball and football. He excelled in Streets. In the absence of the president he assumed that responsibility. He retired in 1991. football, earning All-City, All-Southwest Iowa and All-State honors. He accepted He was the recipient of the Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Alumni Merit Award in a scholarship to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he continued his 1989. Jerry's hobbies included hot-air ballooning, travel, photography, and bicycling. He owned the Golden Rule football career as a back-up offensive center on the 1970 and 1971 National balloon and participated in local and national balloon rallies. He traveled annually with Smithsonian, American Championship Teams. Museum of Natural History or the University of New Hampshire, and his photo collection is contained in eighty- After college John began his teaching career at Thomas Jefferson. He served plus Kodak carousels. Bicycling has taken him to Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, three areas of England, Germany as a Physical Education teacher for 33 years, from 1973-2005. He also coached and Austria and South Africa. baseball, football, track, and cross country at TJ and founded the Ironman Weightlifting Club in 1980, which he sponsored for 25 years. John married classmate Trudy Mark. Together, they have two children, Doug and Kristin, and one grandson. John is an active member of the community. He is a past president of Mid-Day Optimist, a board member of the River City Baseball/Softball Association and has served as a coach for youth baseball and softball.