WESTERN inA publication for friendstouch & alumni of Western College Spring 2011 • Volume 15 • Number 1

INSIDE Message from the Chairman

Friends & Alumni ...... 2 Well, it is every other Spending on higher education is equally bleak. February in the state But I guess the thought process must be, “Hey, we are of Nevada, and what already the lowest in the country so we can’t go any Gifting: Change a Life...... 6 does that mean? A lower. Plus with the crime rate going up in proportion new legislative ses- to education spending going down, we will have all College Happenings...... 10 sion, and a new gov- these well funded prisons to house people in.” ernor. Governor Sandoval’s campaign message spoke Class Notes...... 12 All I have to say so of education as one of the cornerstones in helping far is “Really, Gov- Nevada get out of this recession. Sounded great, but Foundation News...... 13 ernor. Really.” You in the State of the State address, he spoke about cut- propose to take hun- ting education budgets and teacher salaries by an Wild About Wildcats...... 15 dreds of millions out additional 5%. It doesn’t sound too unreasonable of education on top until you realize that is on top of two previous budget Donal Hummer, Jr. of the previous reduc- reductions that now total 35%. Before the budget tions and at the same time you are not decreasing the cuts, Nevada was already the winner of the title of the Welcome to in touch! prison budgets but are actually going to add hundreds lowest per capita spending on education in the United of millions to their budgets. I guess it makes sense, States. Enjoy the updates about trading teachers for guards. We already are the state His comment to the effect that money doesn’t Western. with the lowest per capita spent on K-12 education equate to good education rings a little hollow. I be- in the United States, and that was before the budget Continued on page 2 cuts of the last three years.

Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Your College TO RECEIVE FUTURE ISSUES, A Message from WNC President Carol Lucey E-MAIL US YOUR PREFERENCE: Your college needs your help! In ers across our 18,000-square-mile ser- these tough economic times, we know By mail: To receive in touch in the mail, vice area, and may make it impossible provide your full name and address so that that all Nevadans have been strug- for many residents to earn a college de- gling, and cutting back. At Western gree and enhance or obtain workforce you will continue to receive future issues. Nevada College, we have been reduc- skills. ing costs in all areas of the college for The college community has united Online: To receive in touch as a pdf file, three years to meet the various budget to find ways to continue serving our provide your full name and e-mail address so reductions imposed by the state. students in the face of the past cuts. that we can notify you with our online link to Over the next two years, the cur- Our professors are admitting more future issues of in touch. rent budget proposal for state support students into their classes than ever be- to Western Nevada College cuts our fore, and they are teaching more class E-mail: [email protected], or General Fund support by 31.7%, on top sections. Members of our support staff [email protected] of cuts already made in each of the last are doing the work of several positions three years. These new proposed cuts and all have taken pay cuts. Still, we 775-445-4410 would directly threaten our college’s mission to serve students and employ- Continued on page 13 Keep up to date on Western happenings @ www.wnc.edu - Bookmark it!

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Foundation Recognizes Donors Who Support Scholarships WNC Foundation Awards $131,000 WNC Foundation’s Eleventh Annual Scholarship Appreciation & Recogni- tion Reception drew a full house in October. Students expressed thanks to their donors, face to face. Donors learned more about the students whose lives they have changed. The foundation thanks the scholarship donors who enhanced the lives of over 150 students this year. Their generosity and commitment allowed the foundation to fund almost $131,000 of the $140,000 in scholarships awarded for the 2010-11 academic year. View a list of the foundation’s scholarship donors at www.wnc.edu/foundation/ ABOVE: Marv Teixeira with student-athlete RIGHT: Locke and Betty Ray Lesch with nursing student recipient Annie Newman recipients Brooks Klein and Sean Dwyer Message from the Chair Continued from page 1 lieve that the better cliché would be, “you get what educational budgets - then this will no longer be the would rally around our state for the same reasons. you pay for.” These proposed cuts in education, com- exception. Before any of you out there brand me as a tax pounded with the previous cuts, are an absolute rec- The real problem here is not bloated budgets and spend person, the fact of the matter is that I am ipe for disaster. Not only does the future of this state and overpaid kindergarten teachers; it is a lack of a fiscal conservative who finds big bloated govern- rely on our children, Nevada’s very viability is at stake revenue. The plain fact of the matter is that Nevada’s ments that can’t spend within their means (California) here. Without a strong educational system in place, golden goose in the form of gaming tax revenue is nauseating. But that is not what we have here. Ne- new businesses will shy away from coming here and gone, and it is never coming back. Dozens of some of vada is very much like a person who had an oil well those that are here will eventually leave or downsize. this country’s brightest economists have stated time over the last 40 years. And through no fault of its own, Economic growth and prosperity have been tied and again that Nevada’s recession will last a decade the well dried up and the income stopped. Just as the to education time and again. It is an easy correlation; or more, longer than any other state, unless it stops individual would do, Nevada cut back on its expenses good education begets prosperity. A poor and under- solely relying on gaming. Economic recovery to pre- and tightened its belt. But unlike Nevada, the indi- funded education system brings higher crime rates, 2006 economic levels will never happen again. The vidual realized that the well was dry forever and went higher and chronic unemployment, and economic only way to improve our future is to change our rev- out to find a new job and source of income. It is time ruin. enue structure. for Nevada to do the same. The concept of paying for performance has Now I know that “Tax” is a bad word and I am All the talk and sound bytes about Nevada be- many supporters, and the idea is not without merit. surprised that it is not referred to as just the “t” word coming a technological mecca and/or the green en- But it is a two-edged sword. While paying more for in published material. “New Tax” is even more vile. ergy producing state of the country will never happen higher performing teachers makes sense, cutting all I think that with the Nevada Legislature in ses- unless we have smart and well-educated people to teacher salaries in the interim will drive those high sion, an earnest discussion about the elephant in the build and operate these industries. Governor, Legis- performing teachers out of our districts and into other room has to take place. Not in the form of “New” or lators, it is not the time for sound bytes and worry- states. This is because we already have the lowest Additional” or “Higher” T-word, but in the form of re- ing about your future re-election. It is time for strong paid educators in the country. placement tax revenue for the state. We need to look leaders to have the will to do the right thing. Maybe the Governor’s words would mean more at other avenues and areas not for increased taxes but And please, Governor and Legislature, enough if Nevada was like California or some of the eastern for replacement taxes for gaming revenue that has talk about “tough decisions” in cutting education bud- states that have the highest paid educators in the been lost and is never coming back. gets. Cutting is easy and it is the cowardly thing to country, but we don’t. I currently have children in The governor and state legislators need to reach do. This state is becoming like that the man who died Nevada schools and over the years I have met their out to Nevadans and ask them for their help. I think from a thousand cuts. Any one cut was not fatal, but teachers, and worked with the schools. I can say, un- that if they leveled with the residents and businesses all of them together were. It is no different for Ne- equivocally, these teachers are some of the best in the of Nevada about the dire consequences that lie ahead vada; each cut is bringing us closer to the abyss. nation. They are smart, hard working and self moti- without immediate action, Nevadans would support The tough decisions will entail doing the right vated to teach our children to the best of their abili- some form of replacement revenue. A very little bit thing by fully funding the educational requirements ties. To accuse them of anything less is insulting. I am from us all is all that it would take. of this state and getting the revenue to do so. It is sure that there are a few that don’t perform so well Just as the local community has Chosen to make time for our elected officials to man up and Choose to but that is the exception and not the rule. Unless of a Difference in WNC by supporting and giving to the make a Difference. course there are further reductions in already meager foundation, I truly believe that Nevadans as a whole

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DONOR PROFILE-Honoring Helen Devereux IGT Donates $10,000 to Patricia Devereux Continues Jack C. Davis Observatory

Mother’s Lifelong Work The Many thanks to IGT for gifting $10,000 first Helen toward enhancements to the Jack C. Helen Devereux was a veteran Devereux kindergarten teacher. For 45 years, Davis Observatory. The gift will fund Memorial the extension of the observation deck she taught children, largely mi- Scholar- on the east side of the observatory pro- nority, in Berkeley, Calif. When ship was viding more space for telescope use. she died in 2008, her community awarded The funds will also fund extension of service-minded daughter Patricia in 2008 to the wall that blocks light from the ob- established the Helen Devereux a nursing servation deck. The projects are set to Memorial Scholarship in her hon- student break ground in late spring. or. Each year she honors her father whose fa- ther was a Guatemalan immigrant, by adding money to the endow- and the current recipient, Isabel, is a ment on his birthday. The schol- pre-nursing student. Giving specifi- arship is awarded annually to a cally to female minority students with Latina first-year student. a relatively recent immigration history After graduating from University is a continuation of Helen Devereux’s of California Berkeley with a degree in lifelong work to ensure that minority English literature, Patricia worked as students, particularly those who learn a journalist in Grass Valley, Calif., and English as a second language, have ac- eventually earned the position of copy cess to solid education. desk chief. Additionally, she taught “In my house,” Patricia said, English as a Second Language class- “there was full equality, and the norm es, something she continued to teach was a belief that every one of Mom’s when she moved to Nevada. students was high achieving. The hope Adventuresome, with an outdoors is that the scholarship will help a fe- spirit, and interested in the natural male become the first college graduate Giving Spirit Alive & Well history of the , perhaps from a Latino family. If one kid goes on Campus Devereux was meant to live in north- to college, then the chances skyrocket ern Nevada. She went to work for the that her siblings will attend.” Each year, Western celebrates the Nevada Appeal newspaper in 2002 Setting up a scholarship with the winter holiday season with an all- and moved to the small community of foundation at WNC, Devereux said, college potluck where adminstra- Stagecoach. turned out to be “astonishingly easy.” tors, faculty and staff re-kindle “I love this state,” she said, “be- She is continually moved by a photo- relationships after a busy fall se- cause of its quirky pioneer spirit, wild graph of Isabel, which she keeps on her mester. It has become a tradition to contradictions and unlimited BLM desk at the Senate, and when people also assist the community through land on which to camp and hike.” ask about the picture, she tells them these “well-wishes” by contrib- In 2007, at 52 years old, Devereux with pride how easy it is to establish a uting to neighbors in need. This quit her editing job. scholarship with the college. year, employees donated close to “I never envisioned dying at my When Patricia attends the an- $500 in cash along with boxes full work desk at 78 when I could have been nual scholarship reception, she brings of groceries for the Carson City out climbing mountains and snorkel- a book with photos of her mother to charity “Food for Thought,” which ing Caribbean reefs for 20 years,” she show her recipient. It puts a face to the helps local school children who are said. name. homeless or living in motels and She became a renaissance woman “Of all the things I could have who don’t always have food during of sorts – taking at least one overseas spent my inheritance on, what would the weekends or holidays. trip each year, where she travels fru- have more value than granting this gally and mingles with the native cul- smart, capable, ambitious, lovely ture. She performs secretarial work young woman a start in college?” “for fun” for the Nevada Senate dur- ing its biannual session and takes one View Pat’s worldwide adventures at community college course per semes- http://wildwomendontgettheblues.webs.com/ ter to “round out” her education.

www.wnc.edu/foundation/ WNC in touch MAGAZINE Spring 2011 3 FRIENDS & ALUMNI Computerized Manikins Bring Realism to Nursing Nursing students at Western Nevada simulation baby, and four simulators College now have access to a higher that emulate vital signs. These high- level of realism when learning to treat tech manikins offer Western’s 85 nurs- patients with the addition of two high ing students a learning experience that tech manikins that can simulate symp- is close to treating live patients. From toms and even “interact” with stu- a nearby control room, a lab instruc- dents. tor can speak into a microphone that is The manikins, valued at more than heard from the mouth of the manikin $42,000, are a gift from the University and describes symptoms such as pain of Nevada, and the Nevada or shortness of breath. The simulators State College schools of nursing. The can go into shock, suffer a heart attack, project was coordinated by the Health or choke from an obstructed airway. Sciences Center of the Nevada System “Having appropriate technology of Higher Education. The manikins is extremely important to help our stu- include a pregnant female (complete dents develop critical thinking skills,” with a well-developed fetus) that can said Dr. Judith Cordia, WNC Director simulate giving birth, and a male. Dr. Judith Cordia and professor Mike Ma- of Nursing and Allied Health. “It al- They will be used along with the col- lay prepare to transport the manikins from lows our students to better understand lege’s other simulation manikins – two the Carson City Airport to the college. and carry out the safe care of patients.” with interchangeable body parts, one

Associated Students of Western Nevada Employee Community Service & Student Success Giving Campaign: The Associated Students of Western interest in improving themselves.” Mission Accomplished Nevada officers and senators thought Members are available for tutoring long and hard about their goals for peers in remedial math. They sponsor Staff, faculty and administration at WNC proved the 2010-2011 school year. Community a full week of “student appreciation” again that they are willing to dig deep for the good service is now a big part of the equa- activities in March to provide mid- of the college and its students. Acting as a team, tion. semester support and camaraderie. In they demonstrated that one small gift can truly “ASWN has changed its focus their spare time, they will be remod- lead to one giant leap for Western. This year’s giv- from mostly putting on programs eling one of the spaces in the Cedar ing campaign had record participation - 70% of and events for the students to com- Building to make it more comfortable employees made a financial pledge to the founda- munity service, as well as focusing on for students. tion, a giant leap from our benchmark of 39%. students’ retention and success,” said The following letter was sent to administra- vice-president Ashley Cruz. Keep up the good work! During the fall semester, members tion, faculty and staff from Chancellor Daniel J. worked at the Carson City Ani- Klaich: mal Shelter. They participated in “Over the years I have followed with a great Holiday with a Hero, a program deal of interest and admiration your contributions that pairs elementary and middle to support the college. Year after year the percent- school underprivileged children age given from administration, faculty and staff with sheriff’s officers for a shop- simply astounds me. This year, in the toughest ping spree. They sponsored 15 economy any of us have seen in a long time, again, children selected from WNC the campus community has overwhelmingly made nursing students’ Salvation Army contributions to the college to support critical proj- Tree and bought them Christmas presents. Fallon Campus mem- ects, scholarships, and financial aid for your stu- bers sponsored a blood drive. dents. Also, says Ashley, “We are “Western is such a wonderful community of here to appreciate students going scholars and givers, and you have proven it again to college and acknowledge their this year as you have supported your college in so 2010-2011 ASWN many selfless ways. “

4 Spring 2011 WNC in touch MAGAZINE www.wnc.edu/foundation/ FRIENDS & ALUMNI In Memoriam Math Professor Mark Dorio Students and faculty alike are remembering math Skills Center. My professor Mark Dorio who died in October. Profes- door is usually open. sor Dorio taught at Western for 21 years and was Often, a student or a devoted teacher, mild-mannered and always even a tutor will Mark Dorio Coffee w/Carol available to assist students. Even the nurses who come to my office for The foundation is proud to present cared for Dorio at the hospital during his illness an explanation or a solution. I am happy to help. “Coffee with Carol” events to famil- said they remembered how much he helped them It’s always a pleasure to do whatever I can to reduce iarize the community with the many so they could succeed in their classes. Some years the stress and frustration that so often accompany outstanding faculty and programs ago, Dorio was asked to write an article with the some students’ mathematical experiences. So, at WNC. Join President Carol Lu- prompt, “Why I Teach.” The following excerpts are why do I teach? The answer is that teaching col- cey at these free, semester discus- from the article. lege mathematics and helping students learn col- sions. Enjoy coffee and a continen- “Whatever one is doing today is for the most lege mathematics is an occupation that gives my tal breakfast and receive a “Coffee part simply that which one was doing yesterday. life greater satisfaction, purpose, and pleasure.” A with Carol” commemorative mug. But, on rare occasions, decisions are made that math scholarship in his memory has been estab- actually change one’s life. I came to WNC to teach lished with the WNC Foundation. DOUGLAS CAMPUS mathematics because this job entailed both using SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 775-445-3240 Friday, April 15 • 7:30-8:30 a.m. mathematics and helping students. Featured Instructor: Penny Nicely Professor Dorio is deeply missed and will Topic: “It Ain’t Your Grandfather’s Horse & Buggy: “My office at WNC is across from the Academic always be fondly remembered. Carriage Driving in the Modern Age” Location: Bently Hall Room 106 RSVP to 775-782-2413 by April 13 or Bernice Sheldon [email protected] Foundation Mourns Passing of Beloved Trustee

Western Nevada College is mourning years drafting, machine tool and engi- As Saturn is one of the five planets the passing of Bernice Sheldon, a foun- neering students have made their way visible from Earth without a telescope, dation trustee from 1999-2011. An avid into the workforce with the help of the we can remember Sheldon’s generous supporter of education, she worked John H. Sheldon Scholarship Endow- heart simply by looking up at the night hard to create opportunity for Western ment. skies. In the permanence of a sculpture, students. She and her husband, John, A sandstone sculpture of Saturn sits her spirit will forever overlook the com- had a long history in manufacturing among the other planets on the Jack C. munity she loved. and became devoted supporters of the Davis Planetary Walkway having been “I had the pleasure of working with machine tool technology program at purchased by Sheldon’s sons in honor Bernice in our law office for ten years, the college. Named for Bernice’s late of their mother’s devotion to students. as well as serving with her on the WNC husband, the John Sheldon Trade and It was constructed by inmates at the Foundation Board,” Zola said. “Ber- Industry Complex on the Carson cam- Nevada State Prison to whom Bernice nice was a lovely woman who was tre- pus houses the automotive, welding showed her spunk when she decided to mendously proud of her three sons and and machine tool programs. For many visit the prison and check on its prog- their accomplishments. She was also ress. Accompanied by friends Helaine extremely proud of the contributions Morres, Vice President of Development she and her husband made to WNC. & External Affairs, and fellow trustee, When we attended the scholarship re- Sally Zola, she spent time in the quarry ceptions, she was busting at the seams with the sculptors. as she told me about the recipients of Bernice’s sons, who own Industrial the Sheldon Scholarships. Bernice will Logistics, took on the job of moving be truly missed by WNC as well as the multi-ton rock from the prison and those who worked with her at our law placing it on the Walkway. firm.”

(L-R) Assistant Warden James Baca, Sally Zola, Helaine Morres, Bernice Sheldon, Warden Michael Budge (picture 2002).

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Change a Life with a Scholarship

Over and over, the foundation hears from students whose lives were changed by a scholarship they received. Establishing a scholarship is easy, and the options are many.

Annual Giving Awards - Generally donors One-Time Awards - Donors may establish Endowment Funds - Donors may establish establish annual giving funds in which scholarship awards which are awarded an endowment with a suggested minimum they donate gifts to be placed in a WNC once or in designated increments until of $10,000 and can choose to make pay- scholarship fund. The sum may or may not funds are exhausted. Memorial donations ments over a two to four year period. It change annually, per donor wishes. The are often established as this type of schol- is suggested that the donor include an ad- foundation office confirms donor participa- arship. ditional $500 per year while the endow- tion annually and posts scholarship avail- ment is being funded to allow annual ability accordingly. scholarships to be awarded during that time. When the scholarship is fully estab- lished, the foundation expends the interest earned during a fiscal year as the scholar- ship amount, leaving the principal intact to The foundation would like to recognize and thank the allow the scholarship to exist in perpetuity. following individuals and organizations establishing Additional gifts to the fund may be made scholarships from September 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011. at any time.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS ENDOWMENTS Al Hack Memorial Science Scholarship Leah Chiara Memorial Women’s Softball Lesch Scholarship Endowment Fund In memory of her husband, Lillian Hack has established Scholarship Locke and Betty Ray Lesch have added an additional a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a bio- Established by Helaine & Clark Morres, this scholarship $10,000 to their original endowment that was estab- physical science, math or engineering. Al was a planner is in memory of long-time Carson City resident Leah lished in 2007. They will now be awarding a student and negotiator with one of the giants in the modern Chiara. Leah worked in the school district as secretary pursuing a degree in education in addition to a nursing aerospace industry, Lockheed Corporation. Candidates to the superintendent until her retirement in 1990. One student. Both nursing and education students must be for the scholarship must be Nevada residents attending $500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman softball attending full time, have financial need and have a 3.0 full time, have a 3.0 or better grade point average, and student-athlete who is attending full time and has a 3.0 or better grade point average. have financial need. or better grade point average. ONE-TIME AWARDS Al Teixeira Memorial Baseball Scholarship Mark Dorio Memorial Scholarship Helen and John Sauerhage Scholarship In memory of Al Teixeira, well known in the community This scholarship was established in memory of WNC Kathryn Clark-Ross, WNC Financial Assistance Veteran for his involvement in youth sports, Helaine and Clark mathematics professor Mark Dorio. He was loved and Coordinator, has established a scholarship in memory Morres established this scholarship. Son of former May- admired by colleagues and students alike. His love of of her mother and stepfather. Students eligible will be or Marv Teixeira, Al is remembered for his spirit of giv- teaching was reflected in his devotion to his students. veterans who have a 2.0 or better grade point average. ing to the community. He loved baseball, played most He is deeply missed. One scholarship will be awarded to of his life and coached many young people. During his a student pursuing a mathematics degree. The student high school years, Al pitched for Carson High School and must be enrolled at least half time with financial need. brought the team to state finals in the early 1970’s. One baseball student-athlete will be awarded $500. The P.E.O. Sisterhood Scholarship for Women student must be attending full time and have a 3.0 or P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapters AJ and AA have joined Chap- ______better grade point average. ters H, N and X in offering annual scholarships to female students who are single parents, attend full time, have A thousand words will not Indigenous Native American Scholarship financial need, and have a 3.0 or better grade point av- Established by Criminal Justice professor Richard Finn, erage. Chapter H also funds $100 book scholarships to leave so deep an impression this scholarship will benefit registered Native American each of the recipients. students. Students must be a Nevada resident attend- as one deed. ing full time, have a 3.0 or better grade point average and financial need. The scholarship coincides with the Henrik Ibsen college’s efforts to increase Native American student success rate. Richard serves as head coach of the newly instituted Native American cohort at Western.

6 Spring 2011 WNC in touch MAGAZINE www.wnc.edu/foundation/ GIFTING TO WNC Ways You Can Give The foundation invites you to partner with the college in building a better community. Our greatest resource is education, and educated citizens are our greatest asset. There are many ways that you can participate in the growth and improvement of WNC. One way is to make a financial gift to the college. Annual Gift - An individual annual gift has a tax advantage for donors who itemize their deductions. Funds can be designated to address a variety of the college’s needs such as scholarships and athletics.

Memorial Gift - A gift which recognizes achievement and shows love of family or friend is a beautiful memorial. When the gift also benefits the community through the education of future generations, it is truly a living gift.

Charitable Gift Annuity - In return for a transfer of cash or property, WNC will send the donor generous fixed payments for life. Payments can be made to the donor, the donor and spouse, or two other persons if desired. This type of gift provides both security and tax benefits.

Endowment - Endowments are gifts that keep on giving. The fund’s principal is invested and only the earnings are used to support the desired project. This is an extraordinary investment that changes many lives and builds many futures.

Gifts of Securities & Real Estate - This type of gift has both tax benefits and long term benefits for the college. The donor will receive a double income benefit by giving long-term appreciated securities and real estate rather than selling them to give an equal amount in cash. Initially, the donor receives a deduction for the full present fair market value of the gift. Then, the donor is allowed a complete avoidance of the capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Life Insurance - Donors may now make a charitable gift of life insurance for the cash surrender value of the policy and the current premiums. The insurance donor receives the same basic tax benefits as other donors contributing to WNC.

Will/Bequest - Naming WNC in a will is another way to support the college. This type of gift offers the flexibility in providing for family needs first while receiving the benefit of estate tax deduction for the value of the bequest.

INFORMATION Helaine Jesse Morres, Vice President of Development & External Affairs, 775-445-3240 Sandi Richman, Foundation Special Projects Coordinator, 775-445-4410

“We are beginning a period that will define our state, probably for decades. Much is at stake and we will be relentless in pursuing the goal of proteting and enhancing higher education in Nevada.” Chancellor Daniel J. Klaich - December 2010 CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE – ONE STUDENT AT A TIME Yes! You can join Western Nevada College’s efforts to make a difference by passing along some of your good fortune to those trying to improve their lives through education. Please make your check payable to WNC Foundation and mail it with the completed donation form to the WNC Foundation Office. All contributions are tax deductible and truly appreciated.

Enclosed is my check for: $______MC/VISA #: ______Exp. Date: ______

Please direct my contribution to: Scholarships Athletics Observatory Greatest Need Other ______Name: ______Daytime Phone: ______(please print) Address: ______Thank you for caring! City State Zip ______E-mail: ______Signature

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Investing in Our Future J. Millett Construction Co. Irene & David Jackins The following list recognizes those who made a gift to Western Nevada Alice & Harold Jacobsen Jonathan Jensen College between July 1, 2010 & December 31, 2010. Joanie’s Creekside Deli The WNC Foundation extends its deepest appreciation and gratitude to donors who John Uhart Commercial Real Estate have so thoughtfully invested in the support of the educational experience for so many stu- Gina Johnnie dents. Where would the college be without their dedicated support? One could argue that Jolena & Michael Johnson the college might not even exist. If your name was omitted from the Leadership Circles, Candace Juarez please accept our apologies and contact the Office of Development and External Affairs John Kaminski at 775-445-3240. On behalf of the college, thank you for the extraordinary opportunities you have Mary Kelly Michael J. Kettu helped provide. Kevin C. Moss, D.M.D., M.S., PLLC Jamal Azzam Elizabeth Contreras Nicola & Richard Filley Dee & Fred Kille IN-KIND Lance Baker Adele’s Restaurant & Lounge Dave Cook Cheryl & Richard Finn Dana D. Kimborowicz Becky & Steven Baker Bellissimo Boutique Barbara & Ed (F.E.) Cook Deanne & James Finney Kimberly & Shelly Bale Carson City Toyota * Scion Judith Cordia, Ed.D. Turid Finney Mark Kimborowicz Leslie B. Bales Charles Schwab-Dave Troescher Cracker Box - Jerry Massad First Independent Bank Rhonda & John King Paul Bambrough D’Andrea Golf Club Jamie Craig of Nevada Julie King Ron Bardarson Golf Course Creative Woodworking Judy Fleenor Randi & Kevin King Michi & E.W. Bartlebaugh Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Bruce Crouch Cecelia & George Folsom Nadine & Reed King Patricia Becker Empire Ranch Golf Course Alex Crounk Barbara Ford John Kinkella Melinda & John Behrens Genghix Asian Fusion Becky & Brian Crowe Jo Ann & Edward Forman John Kinney Ron Belbin Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort Janell & Brad Croxford Cindy & Jacque Frank Valerie Klein Laureen & Larry Belmont Glen Eagles CRS Flooring Company, Inc. Steven A. Gaal Sandy & Richard Kloes Krista Benjamin Gold Dust West Christopher Cunningham Kevin Gaffney Grace & Karl Klopatek Steven Bjorklund Greenhouse Garden Center Eiko & Robert Cutts Kristie Gangestad Lynda & Keith Klopatek Pat Blake Hidden Valley Country Club Charles Dane Kathryn & Mark Garrison Sherril & Timothy Kniffen Cathy Blankenship Dave LaFata DaqScribe Solutions John P. Gaskill Winnie & Curtis Kortemeier Patricia G. Boden Lakeside Inn & Casino Dave’s Supply, Inc. Jacky Gentine Joan & John Lagios Catherine Boedenauer Les Schwab Tire of Nevada Nicole & Richard Davenport Doug George Lahontan Valley News Roger H. Boltz Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club Robin & Gerald Day Veronica & Quincy Gibbs Jonathan Lamas Donald Boston Helaine Jesse Morres Rosalba Cadena - De Armas Edda Gibson Curtis Langdon Delia & Steven Bottoms NSHE Health Sciences System Mary & Joseph DeCarlo Rachel M. Gill Judy & Louis Larquier Jacqueline Bradley Orinda Country Club Jeannette C. DeLallo Frank W. Givens Sally A.Layer Midge & James Breeden Outback Steakhouse Richard DeLallo Frank Grasso Andrea Lazzari Teresa & Adam Breeden- Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course Mary & Ken DeMaria John F. Grasso Cassandra & J.W. Lazzari Whatley The Embroidery Doctor Patricia J. Devereux Great West Surveying Katherine & Duncan Leao Clifford Buchanan San Marcos Grill Joliene Dexter Darlene & Jerry Gregory John Leinen Treava & Frank Burgess Somersett Country Club Diamond Bar Meats Karen & Brian Guerin Walter Lewis Kevin Burns Starbucks Coffee Company Jennifer Dickmann Paul H. Guttman Julie Lewis DeWitt Chester Burton Tahoe City Golf Course Robert Dipietro Cherilyn Hack Songhai Liu Kendall Buscay The Firkin & Fox Darla & John Dodge Jim Haney Andrew Lockey Butler Gourmet Meats LLC Thunder Canyon Carolyn & Hankins Plastic Surgery Sam Lompa James Buzonik Tito’s Family Restaurant Christopher Dolan Renee & James Harris Coral Lopez Barbara Byington Wolf Run Golf Club Andrea & John Doran Bruce E. Hartman Lori & Ben Magnante Marcella Cabral Lindsay Ann Dorio John Hawkins Renee Magrini Claudia & Anthony Calabro Craig Downie Patricia Hegge Clarence Maise Capital Medical Associates Ginny & Mike Dugan Roswitha & Fred Hendrix Mike Malay Lynn A. Carasali Mary (Katie) Durbin Chris R. Henshaw Paula & Ron Marrujo LEADERSHIP CIRCLES 2010 Don Carlson Ralph Durham Johnny Hernandez Edward A. Martin Friend of the College-Up to $499 Ursula Carlson, Ph.D. Dutch Bros. Coffee Patricia & Martin Jones & Associates Karen & Charlie Abowd Steve Carman, Ph.D. Colleen Dwyer Timothy J. Higgins Robert Martinez Dollie & Daniel Adam Carson Periodontics - Doris D. Dwyer, Ph.D. Dianne Hilliard Masque Entertainment Karen & Robert Adams Dr. Michael Almaraz, DDS Marylou & John Dykes Christina & David Hillis Studios Lori M. Allsop Carson Tahoe Regional Bonnie & Paul Eastwood Mackie Hinricksen Stephanie & Roger Matthews Katherine Almeida Medical Center Belle Eckert Erlinda R. 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Donnie & Roger Marlo & Coleman Rockwell Laura & Wesley Wensek Patron of the College Moellendorf Dave Rollings Kelly & Greg Wetterhus Gail A. Montes Gayle Ronson Kress & Brian Whalen $1,000 - $4,999 Bonnie & Ernie Bertocchi Morgan Creek Golf & Michelle Rousselle Faye & Jamie Wheeler Country Club Brian Russell Linda & Raymond Whitehill Builders Association of Colleen & Robert Morin Curtis Sakamoto Anna & Anthony Williams Western Nevada Richard Morphew Reana Sallee William Willson Capital Branch AAUW Susan & Paul Muller San Marcos Grill Penny & Boyd Wittwer Connie & Dale Capurro Bonnie Murphy Kathy & Vincent Sanchez Don Wittwer Carson City Emblem Club No. 507 Kevin P. Murphy Lana & Bus Scharmann Annita & Harold Wittwer Chapter Association of Mutual of Omaha Bank Susan & William Scharnagl WLW and VLB Limited Critical Care Nurses Kevin Myers Laurie & Scott Schreiber Partnership Greater Nevada Credit Union Cindi Nannetti Dorothy & Byron Schriever Marian & Charles Woessner Lillian Hack National Society Colonial Pepper Schultz Melissa Wofford Hampton Inn & Suites - Dave Friedrich Dames XVII Century Gary Schwartz Wolf Run Golf Club Helen Close Charitable Foundation Randy Naylor Susan Kay Sedlak Veronica & Dave Womer Holland & Hart, LLP Sherry Neil-Urban, Ph.D. Shade Concepts, Inc. Jennifer Wray Steven A.Klein Tina Nelson Ellen & Stan Shafer Valerie & Byron Wyman Korean War Veterans Penny & Jim Nicely Matthew Shafer Karen Yamada Carol & Ken Lucey T. A. Nielsen Bonnie Lou & Steven Mary & Joseph Yanke Natives & Newcomers Club of Carson City Bonnie & Kiyoshi Wayne Shamo Angela Yokum Nevada Society of CPAs Nishikawa Lori & Joseph Shaw Deborah C. Young Dorothy & Mark Timian- Palmer North Idaho Curb LLC JoAnn & Gary Sheerin Peggy Young Gloria J. Pieretti Diane Nungary Diane & Paul Shepherd John Yurtinus Marilyn C. Potter Nikki & Curtis O’Brien Kristine Sheridan Dorothy & Rob Ramsdell Rose Mary & Patrick O’Hara Mark E. Shuba Supporter of the SK Baseball, LLC Holly & Bart O’Toole Sierra Floor Covering, Inc. Soroptimist Int’l of Carson City Bill Oney Sierra West Concrete & College State Farm Insurance – Dani & Bret Andreas Oregon Offshore Towing Pavers $500 - $999 Sunset Rotary of Carson City Orthopro of Carson City, Inc. Ann D. Silver Yoshiko & Ben Yamada Shelly & Jay Aldean Ron Pacheco Dan Smith Michelle & Albert Page Deborah & Joe Smith Allison MacKenzie Law Firm Gailmarie Pahmeier R. Jean Smith Terese Marie Angwin Distinguished Patron of the Stephen Palazzolo So Oregon Drywall, LLC AT&T Foundation Jed Block College - $5,000 - $9,999 Thomas R. Pappin Somersett Country Club Betty Kopfhammer Englisa & Rich Parker Charisma A. Sotomayor Virginia & Alfred Castro City National Bank Laurie Lew & Leonard McCrigler Parkway Manor Apartments Susan & Anthony Spotts Daniel J. Neverett Maria & Jared Parmer E.J. Stamm Jamie-Sue & Gilbert Coleman Nancy & Sean Davison Helaine & Clark Morres Bonnie Parnell Margaret & Dean Stanphill Susan & Eugene Paslov Hal Starratt, Ph.D. Heidi & Mark Ghan Annette Paso Richard A. Stewart Kathy Halbardier Benefactor of the College Leona & Alan Patterson Nancy & Timothy Stinson Anne & Matt Hansen Evangeline Patterson Lisa & James Stocker Herceg Enterprises – $10,000 - $24,999 Larry Patterson James Strange Joyce & Sam Herceg Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary Cheryl Pawluk, Ph. D. Strong McPherson Beth & Donal Hummer, Jr. International Game Technology (IGT) Scott Penzel Ryan Stryffeler, Ph.D. David L LaBonte’ Robert J. Kahn Talli & Dennis Pierre Jessica & Shane Stuart Carol R. Lange Betty Ray & Locke Lesch

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WNC Reaches Out to Minority Students Come See the Stars at Building Learning Communities to Foster Jack C. Davis Observatory Academic Excellence The Western Nevada Astronomical Society, operating group of the Jack C. Ruby Kennison-Fox felt secluded, Davis Observatory, continues to bring without anyone to help her adjust to the wonders of the night skies and college when she arrived for her first the myteries of outer space right to semester at Western. A Native Ameri- our doorstep. Besides Saturday night can member of the Walker River Paiute Star Parties, always free and open to Tribe, she experienced the myriad of the public, the Observatory continu- trepidations unique to minority stu- ously puts on a variety of lectures and dents. events. Now, however, as a WNC student According to WNAS President ambassador and the vice-president of Mike Thomas, we are in a landmark the Indigenous Native American Club, period of astronomical achievements. Ruby has become an integral part of On Jan. 26, scientists discovered the campus life offering peer support in a most distant galaxy ever observed in successful new program aimed at eas- a Hubble Space Telescope Deep Field ing the transitional experience for new image from 2010. The galaxy is 13.2 minority students. billion light years from Earth. When President Carol Lucey set is in continual contact with parents, On Feb. 2, NASA announced the student success as Western’s number helping them stay actively involved in results of the Kepler Telescope’s first one priority, Dean of Student Services, their students’ successes. year of deep space exploration. To John Kinkella, addressed the issue of The following chart demonstrates date, over 1,700 new extra-solar plan- student success in college for people the cohort program’s effectiveness in ets have been observed. of color. He found that a program of its first year. Learn more about the Observatory intensive hands-on guidance through ______www.wnas-astronomy.info the first college semester, called the co- COHORT NON-COHORT View video of the Dec. 2010 Red hort system, can significantly help in Course Completion 83% 60% Lunar Eclipse, filmed at the Observa- the area of minority student retention, GPA 2.80 2.45 tory and beautifully edited and set to grade point average, and completion. music by WNAS members. Ret The cohort program started in summer ______ention 100% 79% 2010, focusing initially on the Latino Jack C. Davis Observatory 2699 Van Patten Ave., Carson City, NV students, our largest underserved mi- Professor Richard Finn is head coach nority population. The Native Ameri- for the Native American cohort pro- can cohort program will officially be- gram. He has experience working with gin in summer 2011. reservation law enforcement. Because Counselors in the Bridge to Suc- of his involvement in the cohort, WNC cess program help all students com- was invited to join and is a current plete the steps necessary to be success- member of the Education Advisory ful when they start college. Working Committee for Native American and with high school counselors, the Alaska Natives. Finn recently estab- Bridge team identifies potential cohort lished the Indigenous Native Ameri- participants. Through cohort, students can Scholarship, funded through pay- receive help with degree identification, roll deduction. registration, scheduling classes, and financial aid applications. They are Interested in making a contribution to fund assigned peer academic coaches who provide supplemental instruction dur- scholarships for Western’s Latino or Native American students? ing their first college semester. Lupe “You can’t have a perfec day Ramirez, Kinkella’s executive assis- Send a check to: WNC Foundation without doing something for tant, serves as the Latino cohort head 2201 W. College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 coach and Chair of the Latino Out- E-mail: [email protected] someone who’ll never be able reach Committee . Her office is a safe Specify the group of students you wish to support. to repay you.” haven for excellent counsel, and she John Wooden

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A Milestone Year for WNC Task Force Looks at We’ve Turned the Big Western

This year brings a significant birthday to WNC. With it comes the chance to embrace What do others see when they take a the past and pay tribute to the collaborative effort of many who had a vision for “fresh look” at Western? For several of our Silver State. WNC has successfully served thousands of Nevadans for decades. the 14 members of the “Fresh Look at From rented classrooms in 1971 to three campuses and five education centers in 2011, Community Colleges Task Force,” who we’ve come a long way. gathered at the Carson campus in No- vember, Western was an eye-opener. There were 705 students that first semester. Today, the college serves close to 6,000 One member called Western “one per semester. Join us on a walk down “Memory Lane”. of our most important partners in eco- 1971 – WNCC opened using rented space in Reno, 1998 - Cedar Building opened on the Carson City cam- nomic development.” Carson City, Hawthorne, Yerington, Fallon, pus for nursing, physics, engineering and other classes. The “Fresh Look at Nevada Com- Incline Village and Zephyr Cove. munity College Task Force” was 1999 – Donald W. Reynolds Center for Technology formed in June 2010 to examine the 1972 – Enrollment tripled. opened on the Carson City campus housing drafting, mission of Nevada’s four community electronics, construction technology and seminar 1974 – Bristlecone Building, WNC’s first owned facility, colleges and to identify resources to rooms. The Jim Randolph High Tech Center opened opened on the new Carson City campus. accomplish those missions. They will at Carson High School providing joint use technology examine how the Nevada System of 1979 – Western is split, with the north campus in Reno programs. Higher Education can continue to meet becoming Community College. 2003 - The Jack C. Davis Observatory opened on the increasing student demand while posi- 1981 – The Fallon campus opened with Sage Hall. Carson City campus. tioning Nevada as a national leader in workforce development and training. 1987 – Local builders and manufacturers donate time 2004 – The Joe Dini Jr. Library and Student Center Over the past decade, enrollment and materials to construct a center for machine tool opened in Carson City. in Nevada’s community colleges has technology instruction. 2006 – John H. Harvey baseball field opened at the grown by almost 23 percent with more 1988 - The Pinon Hall classroom building opened at the Carson City campus. than 66,500 students enrolled in fall Fallon campus. 2009. 2007 – Western Nevada Community College officially 1991 - Aspen Building opened at the Carson City cam- became Western Nevada College to reflect the college’s pus, bringing science and art laboratories, and facilities expanded mission and baccalaureate degree opportuni- for counseling and admissions. ties. 1992 – Stillwater Hall (now Virgil Getto Hall) opened 2009 – A major retrofit is completed to make the at the Fallon campus with science and art laboratories, Carson City campus easier for those with disabilities. student services areas, and library and media services. Improvements include new lifts between floors, more In Carson City, the library and media services addition accessible restrooms, and walkways with a gentler opened and the first interactive video classroom was grade. Handicap parking lots were improved. inaugurated. 1993 – The Child Development Center opened in Carson President Carol Lucey addresses City. members of the task force in Sarah 1997 – Douglas Campus opened in Minden with Bently Winnemucca Hall. Hall. The John Sheldon Trade and Industry Complex opened in Carson City with new machining, automo- tive, and welding laboratories. ______Education costs money, but then so does ignorance. ABOVE: First home of WNCC-Carson Sir Claus Moser City Civic Auditorium. LEFT: Bristlecone building - Carson City. A campus of our own.

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WNC Graduate Profile Look Out Northern Nevada! NOTE: To maintain confidentiality, we will use “Jane Doe” in place of the interviewee’s real name.

At 16 years old, “Jane Doe” was al- of exhausting activity - she went to kids. I would have had to constantly ready married, and pregnant. She had work, studied, picked up the kids, at- work two jobs.” young sons at home when she got a tended classes until 10 p.m., fetched Doe said the help she received at job as a student worker at Western, the kids again, and then studied until WNC changed her life. “My personal starting college at just 17. She received one or two in the morning, just to start goals and objectives were met, which scholarships which helped pay for her it all again at 5 a.m. were just as important as career goals. schooling and successfully completed She has been over-the-top success- I learned to be an independent, self- the Western Nevada State Peace Of- ful in law enforcement and has done sufficient woman. I now have peace ficer Academy at 20 years old, the everything from solo street patrol to and happiness and make decisions for youngest member of the Academy at undercover narcotics assignments. the right reasons. I support myself, my that time. When she turned 21, at the Doe is a central player in law enforce- sons and have a house,” she said. stroke of midnight, she was sworn in ment. She is a real-life example of the Let this be a warning: “I’m still in as a police officer. She has been with adventure character we might think the career the scholarships I received the Sheriff’s Department ever since – happens in fiction only -- that is, the were intended for,” Doe said. “I still over seven years. woman who can balance her intense love my job and have a lot of heart for Succeeding at the police academy crime-fighting career with a family and it.” requires both mental and physical te- home life. Look out, northern Nevada. nacity. Doe said, “When I started the Doe remembers those early years academy, I was very sensitive, had no with her infant boys as difficult. “I was real life experience, and was naive.” in a bad spot,” she said, “and not in Her life as a student was a whirlwind a position to support myself and my

Tell Us About Yourself... You are WNC! Some of you have earned associate degrees or have transferred to four-year institutions. You may have reached milestones in your life that you would like to share. A strong alumni association can provide opportunities for meaningful interaction. But first, we’d like to get reacquainted. Please fill out this form to help us update our alumni database. Name: * ______(please print) Address: ______City State Zip Business:______Title:______Telephone:______E-mail:______When did you attend WNC?* ______Year Graduated* ______Program of study* ______Year of Transfer ______Transfer School* ______What’s new in your life?* ______*This information may be printed in Class Notes. Yes_____ No______

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Message from the President Continued from page 1 have been forced to eliminate some senator and assemblyperson on this We are proud of the thousands academic programs, student fees have list and contact them to ask that they of WNC students and graduates. You increased, and many students have protect higher education in Nevada represent the ultimate reason for our been unable to get into classes. from further economy-destroying cuts. college’s existence and you are mak- Now Nevada colleges and uni- The contact information for the gover- ing a difference in your communities. versities have been asked to make up nor’s office is also on the list for your Your college needs you now. Nevada the lost funding by targeting students use. needs you. Please do what you can to for tuition increases that would be so help. Thank you. large that many may have to leave col- lege and many more may be prevented CONTACT LEGISLATORS-WNC Service Area from even starting college. At a time IN WRITING: Legislative Building 401 S. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701-4747 when Nevada has sky-high unemploy- PHONE OR E-MAIL: ment and a dire need to educate and Senator Don Gustavson - parts of Lyon & Storey • [email protected] •Leg. Bldg. 775-684-1480 graduate its citizens, education is a Senator Ben Kieckhefer - part of Carson City • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-1450 major driver for economic expansion. Senator Mike McGinness - Churchill, Mineral, Douglas & Lyon • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-1442 This is not the time to cripple higher Senator Dean Rhoads - Pershing • [email protected] 8 • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-1447 education’s ability to meet state needs. Senator James Settelmeyer - parts of Carson City, Douglas, Lyon & Storey • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-1470 Our state must prepare for the future, Assemblyman Ed Goedhart - Mineral, part of Churchill • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-8805 not slip back into the past. Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea - Pershing, part of Churchill • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-8573 Following is a list of the state leg- islators who serve western Nevada. Assemblyman Tom Grady - Lyon & Storey, parts of Carson City and Churchill • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-8507 They are in session at the state legisla- Assemblyman Pete Livermore - part of Carson City • [email protected] • Leg. Bldg. 775-684-8825 ture in Carson City right now, trying Governor Brian Sandoval: 775-684-5670 • Fax: 775-684-5683 to solve the state’s budget crisis. I ask that you find the name of your state For additional information: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/

Foundation Athletics Benefit Baseball Great Kevin Jepsen Welcomed Home The WNC Foundation held its eighth played for the United States annual Wildcats Athletics Benefit in national baseball team when it January. Keynote speaker Kevin Je- won bronze at the 2008 Beijing psen was welcomed home by over Olympics. 300 supporters. Jepsen graduated Regents Bill Cobb and Ron from Bishop Manogue High School Knecht presented the foun- and joined major league baseball as a dation’s first ever Wildcats right-handed relief pitcher for the Los Lifetime Achievement Award Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also to Harvey and Annette Whit- temore for their outstanding commitment to Wildcats Ath- Keynote Speaker Kevin Jepsen letics. The benefit, held at the Peppermill private support is critical to their exis- Resort Casino in Reno, raised $18,000 tence. to support WNC’s intercollegiate ath- Thank you to all who participated letics teams. Since athletics programs in this year’s event. The proceeds will do not receive state general funding, help fund travel, equipment, uniforms and officials’ salaries for the baseball and softball teams. Harvey & Annette Whittemore

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Golf Tourneys Deemed a Success GALLERY EXHIBITS 2011 Twenty-three teams of four teed off in Golfers had their fill of fun on the September at Eagle Valley Golf Course greens at the Fallon Golf Course in CARSON CAMPUS for the thirteenth annual WNC Foun- May. The fourth annual Golf for Gre- Main Gallery - Bristlecone dation Golf Classic. The Eagle Valley enwave Graduates tournament raised Through March 25 team earned bragging rights, winning $2,000 for scholarships. Four deserv- “Great Basin Work” by Larry Williamson the tournament for the third consecu- ing students who graduated from tive year. Of the tournament, WNC Churchill County High School and at- April 11 – May 6 vice president of Development and tend WNC were awarded $500 each. “Student Art Show” External Affairs Helaine Morres says, WNC thanks CC Communications and “We are grateful of everyone who has Greater Nevada Mortgage Services for May 31 – Sept. 8 supported the event year after year. It their continued loyalty as sponsors of Paintings & Ceramics by Craig Whitehill continues to be a success because of a the tournament. “The golf tournament continued commitment by our spon- directly helps students,” said WNC sors, participants and volunteers.” Fallon Dean Bus Scharmann. “In these The tournament raised $10,500 which tough economic times, the best way we College Gallery - Bristlecone is being used for special projects – the can help students is with scholarships, Through March 25 annual Scholarship Appreciation and and that’s what this tournament is all “Secreted Away” by Nancy Scarry Recognition Reception, Newspapers about.” - in Education, the In touch magazine, “The Call of Memories” the athletics program, and faculty/ Works from Lone Mountain Writers Group staff appreciation events. April 11 – May 6 Mark Your Calendars “Student Art Show”

Head for the Putting Green May 31 – Sept. 8 5th Annual Golf for Greenwave Graduates Tournament “Burning Man” Exhibit May 14, 2011 • Fallon Golf Course and 775-423-5186 • [email protected] Photographs by Penny Nicely Information: 775-445-3000

The SPOTLIGHT is on Broadway! WESTERN NEVADA MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY Oklahoma! The Phantom of the Opera May 6-15 November 4-20 The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that changed the face of American The Northen Nevada premiere of the longest running show on Broadway! musical theater. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece finally released in its original Broadway century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys version, featuring the rapturous music that has delighted audiences for provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, more than a decade. No show has surveryed this high in the history of the and Laurey,a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. company. We strongly advise that you buy your tickets early.

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Three Wildcats Commit to Division I Universities

A trio of Western Nevada College a first team all-conference, all-region ors for his work behind the plate. He players has signed letters of intent to infielder in 2010. Taylor led the Wild- finished the season batting .274 with play next fall for top college baseball cats with 45 runs scored, 41 RBIs, 18 an incredible .9921 fielding percentage. programs. The signing sophomores doubles and 25 extra base hits. McMeel is originally from Olympia, include rightfielder Brooks Klein, third Pat McMeel will play at New Mex- Wash. baseman Kevin Taylor, and catcher ico State University. He is the third WNC Coach DJ Whittemore said, Patrick McMeel. This brings the total Wildcat player to sign with NMSU. “All three of these young men are number of Wildcats to sign D-I schol- McMeel had a great 2010 season with very talented and will be counted on arships to 36 since November 2006. the Wildcats where he threw out 11 of to play major roles for our team this Brooks Klein will join the Univer- 29 would be base-stealers and earned spring, just as they were a huge part of sity of Nevada, Reno Wolf pack. He all-conference, all-region mention hon- our team last year,” when the Wildcats had a successful first year with went 43-17. Western, earning four home runs ______and 36 RBIs. He helped the Wild- Support the Wildcats at John L. Harvey cats secure some big wins in 2010, Field on the Carson City campus. including two come from behind, - walk-off victories during a four ONLINE SCHEDULE game series against Southern Ne- http://www.wnc.edu/athletics/baseball/2011/schedule/ vada last April. Kevin Taylor will join Arizona State University. He becomes the fifth Wildcat to sign with ASU in the past four seasons. Taylor was Signing ceremony in November Baseball Alums Move Up in Professional Ranks Wildcats Softball Team is in Action Nine former Western Nevada College baseball players are wrapping up successful seasons in the The Western Nevada College softball are the only two Wildcats returning MLB minor leagues, including five that advanced team is taking the field with new tal- from last season. Hall led the 2010 in the ranks this summer. ent and a will to win in the 2011 sea- team in hitting (.263) and homeruns Head Coach DJ Whittemore offered a run- son. Coach Leah Wentworth says, (4), and her experience will be key to “The work ethic of these young ladies igniting the offense. Vondrak is com- down of the players and their seasons “as they supersedes that of anything that we ing off a medical redshirt and will be continue the long, difficult climb into major league have had in the past. They are not instrumental on the mound for West- baseball.” He singled out pitcher Justin Garcia only willing to let us push them fur- ern. She throws with velocity and can (2006-2007) who became the second Wildcat ther than they think is possible, but be counted on to hit with power. player in the team’s five-year history to advance to they are also willing to push them- The Wildcats opened Feb. 11-12 AAA level competition when he was called up in selves. We are excited to take the field against a tough opponent – Salt Lake July. To date, 11 Wildcat players have signed pro- and put all of our hard work into ac- Community College, the 2010 Region fessional contracts. tion.” 18 champion that is ranked preseason Ashley Hall and Cassie Vondrak No. 3 by the National Junior College Jose Barajas – Baltimore Orioles Athletic Association. Kyle Farrell – Atlanta Braves Support the Wildcats at Justin Garcia – Tampa Bay Rays Edmonds Park in south Carson City. Dyllon Nuernberg – St. Louis Cardinals - Jesse Rasner – Baltimore Orioles ONLINE SCHEDULE Lance Ray – Minnesota Twins Beloit Snappers http://www.wnc.edu/athletics/softball/2011/ Cole Rohrbough – Atlanta Braves schedule/ Stephen Sauer – Winston-Salem Dash – affiliate of Chicago White-Sox Mason Tobin – Anaheim Angels

www.wnc.edu/foundation/ WNC in touch MAGAZINE Spring 2011 15 FOUNDATION OFFICERS Donal Hummer, Jr., Chair • Jed Block, Chair-Elect Robin Williamson, Secretary-Treasurer • Roger Williams, Immediate Past Chair COLLEGE PRESIDENT Carol A. Lucey, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Helaine Jesse Morres, CFRE Invest in our community’s future. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bob Adams Sean Davison Kathy Halbardier Roger Moellendorf Shelly Aldean Pat Fisler Kris Holt Pamela Powell Mike Bennett David Friedrich Harold Jacobsen Dorothy Ramsdell Remember the WNC Mike Berney Virgil Getto Steve Lewis, Ed.D Pam Robinson Foundation in your Michelle Bertocchi Niki Gladys Joe Lushina Fred Schmidt charitable giving. Gayle Block Jerry Gregory Art Mallory Ann Silver Nicole Block Lillian Hack Tom Metcalf Sally Zola Jeff Brigger

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT WNC is guided by the principle that there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons because of race, religion, color, age, sex, including a pregnancy-related condition, sexual-orientation, military status, or military obligations, disability, including veterans with service-connected disabilities, or national origin, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. Similarly, there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons who file charges of discrimination, participate in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise oppose discrimination. It is our policy to comply fully with the non-discrimination provision of all state and federal regulations with regard to recruitment, admission, financial aid, activities, hiring, promotions, training, terminations, benefits and compensation.

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