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Spring 2010 1000 Main St., Chadron, NE 69337 NSCS Board approves demolition of Kline Campus Center By Justin Haag easy choice, especially because the building’s construction Chadron State College has it is such an integral part of type, with a largely glass gotten the go-ahead to vacate the campus. However, she exterior and open ceilings, and demolish its Kline Campus welcomes the savings during a offers poor energy efficiency. Center, which has had a history time of budget shortfalls, and Most recently, the Kline of structural problems and en- said the decision will improve Center has housed CSC’s print ergy inefficiency. the fiscal strength of the shop, tutoring services, confer- The Nebraska State College college. encing, information services, System Board of Trustees, Park said the administration instructional resources, col- meeting at Peru State College considered “mothballing” the lege relations and the region’s on Friday, March 26, voted building, but fears it would Educational Service Unit. The unanimously in favor of the continue to deteriorate and building’s employees, who were college’s plan to designate the would be too expensive to alerted to the change at the end former student center as sur- bring back into use at a later of last year, have begun moving plus property and tear it down. date. to other facilities on campus. Although the cost of demoli- “Although the removal of The programs housed in the tion is estimated at $150,000, the building will create a large building typically occupy spac- The Kline Campus Center at Chadron State College is slated for the institution will soon realize physical gap on our campus, es that were designed for other demolition, possibly as early as this summer. (Photo by Justin Haag) a financial benefit by closing it will give us substantial cost purposes, Grant said. The op- tural problems were noticed completion. It housed CSC’s the aging structure, said Dale savings and an opportunity to erations of the student center soon after the building’s con- cafeteria, bookstore and even Grant, CSC vice president for beautify that space,” Park said. moved into a new building in struction. The southern half of a bowling alley. Faculty voted administration. He projects the “We have been looking into the early 1990s, and many of the building, which was com- to equally participate with college will save $80,000 per other exciting possible uses for the offices previously in Kline pleted in 1961, was closed in students in paying for the year from utilities and main- that area.” have been relocated to other 1979 and demolished in 1987 structure with a $10 fee per tenance, and said the build- The removal of the Kline locations during the past 10 because of settling problems. semester. ing may be torn down as soon Center was listed in CSC’s years. They include the office The north half, the portion still Historical accounts indi- as this summer unless another official master plan in 2001. of financial aid, the alumni and standing, was constructed in cate the original plan to place community entity is willing to In addition to the structural foundation offices, and the col- 1966. the Kline Center north of renovate and lease it. problems, Grant noted the lege’s journalism program. The building was constructed the Administration Building CSC President Janie Park exterior of Kline is severely Despite winning an architec- after a push from students and on what is now known as the said the closing and demolition deteriorated and its interior tural award for its design more faculty for a student center, Dean’s Green was hotly con of the Kline Center is not an continues to worsen. He said than four decades ago, struc- and was highly popular after continued on page 11 Events Center will make CSC 3-for-3 in athletic recruiting Vision 2011, the comprehensive fund-raising campaign designed to By Justin Haag programs. We have respectable Building, the brick barrel- position Chadron State College for its second century, has three initia- Chadron State College programs led by coaches who roofed building constructed tives: capital, endowment and annual fund. The Alumni News will Athletic Director Brad Smith do everything they can with in 1963 that is home to the highlight an aspect of the campaign in upcoming newsletters. This said the institution’s NCAA what they’ve been given.” school’s basketball, volleyball edition features the Events Center portion of the capital campaign. sports programs excel at two Smith admits, though, CSC and strength programs. of the three attributes poten- falls short compared to most of “Our coaches have a tough tial college student-athletes its peers in the third attribute time recruiting because the should consider when choosing on his list -- facilities. While facility is not anywhere com- a school. the first two may be the most parable to the other teams in “First, and foremost, a stu- important, Smith said prospec- the Rocky Mountain Athletic dent needs to consider academ- tive student-athletes put just Conference and the region,” ics. CSC has a wide variety of as much or more emphasis on Smith said. outstanding programs with ex- the quality of facilities when it The urinals in the women’s cellent faculty, staff and admin- comes to choosing a college. locker room serve as a stark istration,” Smith said. “And, At the top of CSC’s list of reminder of the building’s era secondly, students need to look facility needs is the aging Ross of construction – an era before Events Center at the integrity of the athletic Armstrong Physical Education continued on page 8 CSC Alumni News 2 Letter from the President Former art professor Dear Alumni, led interesting life A person who had many Minn., four summers while As another school year draws to a close, the end is drawing near unusual experiences, Dr. he was in high school and for one of Chadron State College’s most prominent buildings. Noel Gray, died suddenly in college, building and rac- Chadron on Dec. 26 after ing hotrods on dirt tracks As is reported on the front page of this edition, we have taken clear- throughout the southern half steps to prepare for the closing and probable demolition of the ing snow of Minnesota, flying both pro- Kline Campus Center, which has encountered structural prob- at his peller-driven planes and jets lems since its construction in the 1960s. If another community home in during the Korean War and entity does not come forward with a plan to renovate and lease Chadron. training Korean pilots, mostly the building, we will take steps to have it torn down as early as He was through pantomime because of this summer. 78. Gray the language barrier, he said. Janie Park retired in He climbed Devil’s Tower in There’s a good chance you have fond memories of the Kline 1997 af- Wyoming in 1984. Center, whether you remember it as the institution’s student center or as one of its other many uses ter teach- At Chadron State, he was through the years. Because it was a building largely constructed “for the students and by the stu- ing at Noel Gray an ardent football fan. When dents,” the demolition of the building will be particularly saddening to many members of the alum- Chadron he retired from CSC, he said ni and others in the CSC community. State College for 32 years. He he had missed just two home earned his bachelor’s degree in games during his 32-year ten- I can assure you this was not an easy decision to make. In fact, it has been 20 years since it was first fine arts from CSC in 1958 ure. He had continued the slated for demolition in the facilities’ master plan in 1990. When the new Student Center was con- after he had attended two col- string the past 13 years. A few structed in two phases from 1988 to 1992, the Kline Center’s intended purpose came to an end. The leges in Minnesota. years ago, the CSC Athletic south side of the building was torn down in 1987 and early 1988. The demolition of the north por- He was always busy at CSC. Department gave him a per- tion was postponed until now and college staff has made good use of the building in the intervening For at least 15 years during sonalized jersey. years despite its declining condition. one semester or the other, he He earned master’s degrees traveled 50 miles to Harrison from Montana State University Unfortunately, in today’s fiscal climate, the college cannot afford to renovate the deteriorating build- to teach weekly art courses at at Bozeman and Wisconsin ing or pay for its high cost of maintenance and utilities. The estimated savings of $80,000 per year night. He also accompanied State-Superior and a doctor- will go far in helping other areas on campus. Mack Peyton 11 summers on ate in art education and per- the 10-day outdoor education ceptual psychology at Illinois When the building is removed, we will turn the space into a beautiful landscaped focal point for stu- workshops in the Wind River State University at Normal. dents and for the community. Mountains of Wyoming. In the His dissertation involved re- 1970s, he filled all the offices search on whether art made Sincerely, in the Nebraska Art Teachers students more creative. Almost Association, including two no one had explored the topic, years as president. but throughout his life he did Gray’s other experiences in- many things others seldom at- Janie C. Park, Ph.D. cluded playing high school tempted. President, Chadron State College football while wearing a leather Survivors include his wife helmet, developing x-rays at Susan, three daughters and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, three step-children. The Alumni Newsletter is published three times a year by the Chadron State College Alumni Office. Thank you for Newsletter Staff Justin Haag Connie Rasmussen Leslie Bargen supporting the 2010 Alex Helmbrecht Karen Pope Con Marshall Dewayne Gimeson Robyn Foral Daniel Binkard Phonathon Alumni Board of Directors Tom Alcorn Dorine Daniels Travis Lambert Ryne McClaren Your generous contributions to Chadron State College during Kerry Bailey Deb Evans Stacey McCartney Jeanine Mohr the recent Phonathon are critical to our continued success. The Tammy Calamari Del Hussey student callers enjoyed hearing stories about your experiences Please forward address changes to: at Chadron State and value the advice you shared with them. CSC Alumni Office, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337 or E-mail [email protected] Your support and friendliness are appreciated by the students and staff of the Phonathon. Thanks for doing your part to help CSC is a proud member of the Nebraska State College System. CSC continue its tradition of excellence! Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 3 Speaker tells about alumni to inspire grads

By Justin Haag Included in the statistics was the Farm Insurance agent for 26 Chadron businessman Randy educational background of the years, is no stranger to CSC. Bauer encouraged December student body. He was presented CSC’s graduates of Chadron State “A little more than half of you Distinguished Alumni Award in College to follow examples set are the first generation of your fall 2006 and completed a term by the institution’s exemplary family to graduate from college as chairman of the Chadron alumni as they set out to make with a baccalaureate degree,” he State Foundation Board of their mark on the world. said. “I think this statistic more Directors this fall. He has been a Bauer, who graduated from than anything defines the mis- member of the board since 2003 CSC in the 1970s and has as- sion and value of Chadron State and now serves as the chairman sisted with fund-raising and College. In so many ways, this of its nominating committee. athletics throughout his pro- college is serving students in Prior to becoming an insur- fessional career, delivered the ways no other college can.” ance agent, Bauer worked at commencement speech Friday Bauer also spoke about the CSC for nine years, the last five evening, Dec. 18, at Armstrong Chadron State Foundation’s as director of admissions. He Gymnasium. During his pre- Vision 2011 Campaign. In ad- has been president of the Eagles sentation, he cited examples of dition to the campaign’s objec- Booster Club for 22 years and CSC graduates of various de- tives to boost scholarship and was the color commentator for grees of prominence to inspire annual fund dollars, the project CSC football radio broadcasts this winter’s class. is seeking to fund construction for 16 years. Randy Bauer speaks during the winter commencement ceremony, Among those mentioned were of a new Rangeland Agriculture The native of North Bend Friday, Dec. 18. (Photo by Justin Haag) Walt Riehemann, who became Pavilion and an addition to the was a student leader and out- of the Fellowship of Christian In addition, he has served on executive vice president for a Armstrong Building. Bauer, standing scholar-athlete while Athletes. He still holds the the Chadron Civil Service nationally known pharmaceuti- who has been a member of the attending CSC in the early CSC record for interceptions in Commission 26 years, is past cal company, Gretchen Glode Chadron State Foundation 1970s. He graduated with a football. president of Chadron Rotary Berggren, a medical doctor who board of trustees for six years, is bachelor’s degree in 1974 and During his career, Bauer has Club, has been a scoutmaster has served as a medical mission- serving as a co-chairman of the a master’s degree in 1980. He received the National Quality for Boy Scout Troop 201 and is ary overseas, and Dave Sanders, fund-raising effort. was a member of Blue Key Award from the National active in St. Patrick’s church. a teacher who was killed try- While noting that a gradua- National Honor Society and Association of Insurance and CSC conferred 183 degrees ing to save students during the tion ceremony is not the place was captain of the CSC chapter Financial Advisors 10 times. during the ceremony. shooting at Denver’s Columbine to request funds, he asked grad- High School in 1999. He also uates and others in the audience cited 1971 graduate Cheryl to provide verbal support for the Rusty Belina runs marathon in 50th state Adamson Ravenscroft, a Cherry project as it advances in coming By Con Marshall Belina said he runs between Earlier, he’d run on the County ranch wife and teacher years. In mid-December, Chadron 1,500 and 1,600 miles annu- California side of Lake Tahoe who earlier this decade left re- “The Foundation Board of State graduate Lambert “Rusty” ally, mostly on country roads where the terrain was rug- tirement to fill a vacancy at an Directors believes strongly that Belina of Hay Springs reached around Hay Springs, to keep in ged and at Newport, R.I., and area rural school that was unable too often the students in this a goal he’d set in the late 1990s shape for the marathons. Raleigh, N.C., during down- to hire a teacher. end of the state are asked to by running in the Rocket City The Rocket City Marathon pours. “Cheryl will probably never make do with less than those Marathon at Huntsville, Ala. was relatively easy after he’d One of the highlights in be famous, but she certainly is students in other sections of the Alabama was the last state been toughened up by the pre- Belina’s marathon career oc- the type of CSC alum we can state,” he said. “We think it is Belina needed to run the 26- vious three marathons he con- curred in the fall of 1999 when all aspire to be,” he said. “It is time for students in this region mile, 385-yard race to reach quered last fall. he qualified for the famed Chadron State graduates like to be provided with the facilities his aspiration of completing a “The temperatures were in Boston Marathon the following her who keep the communities they deserve.” marathon in all 50 states. He the 30s, but it was bearable,” spring. His time in Boston was in our part of the world func- He closed the speech by relat- also has run in the District of Belina said. “I put on a few 3:52:58. tioning. Graduates from CSC ing his expectations for the class. Columbia and five more mara- more T-shirts and a light vest, A wide receiver for the foot- are more likely to stay in the “You don’t have to be a cor- thons in states he’d previously wore Under Armour for my ball team and a sprinter for region to be the business person, porate lawyer or the next Albert conquered, giving him a total legs, a long-sleeved shirt, a hat the track team as an athlete at teacher, police officer, or medi- Schweitzer to make us proud of 56. and gloves, so it really wasn’t Chadron State, Belina feels for- cal professional that are essential that you are a Chadron State But instead of heaving a too bad.” tunate that he’s reached his goal for each of our towns.” College graduate. Just use your big sigh of relief and hanging He placed 929th among the without any significant injuries. Bauer also cited a number degrees to create worthy lives up his well-worn shoes, the nearly 1,300 runners and was “I’ve had cuts and scrapes on of statistics about this winter’s and work to make your com- 68-year-old former teacher and 11th among the 17 entries in my nose, face and chin lots of graduating class provided to munities the best they can be. coach said he’ll try to round the 65 to 69-year age group. times, but nothing serious,” he him by Terie Dawson, CSC’s That will do.” the figure up to 60 before he His time was four hours, 37 said. “If I’m sore, I just go run institutional research officer. Bauer, who has been a State settles for shorter races. minutes and 41 seconds. it off. It always goes away.” Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 4 New symbol unveiled on anniversary of founding By Justin Haag ebration is scheduled to kick Chadron, Rushville, Gordon and Board of Education’s de- Chadron State College off during homecoming 2010 Ainsworth. Although the board cision in 1910 to locate marked the 100th anniversary and conclude with commence- went to work on the decision a college in Chadron of its founding on Friday, Jan. ment in December 2011. the day it returned to Lincoln, it marked the beginning 8, by unveiling a new symbol “This new mark portrays the didn’t come easy. It took 15 bal- of an incredible success to represent the institution’s festive spirit of the special oc- lots for board members to reach story.” 14-month centennial celebra- casion while reflecting the tra- a unanimous decision. Although the college tion. dition of our institution,” said Although Chadron received was founded in January The new symbol features a CSC President Janie Park. “It five votes to Alliance’s two on 1910, classes for the in- soaring eagle and fireworks will represent CSC well on the 14th ballot, it did not re- stitution’s first 111 stu- with the words “Chadron State items that promote the celebra- ceive any votes in the fifth, dents didn’t convene College: A Century of Service.” tion.” sixth and 11th. After receiving until June 1911. The The design, which incorpo- The college was founded Jan. word of the narrow decision, center portion of the rates the eagle from a past CSC 8, 1910, after much consider- Chadron residents celebrated Administration Building, logo, was created by Dewayne ation by the Nebraska Board of with much jubilation by ring- the college’s first struc- Gimeson, CSC public informa- Education. Historical records ing church bells, blowing whis- ture which is now called tion specialist. show the vote came immedi- tles and lighting bonfires. Old Admin, was com- The mark, named the ately after members of the state “Today is an important day pleted soon after courses Centennial Celebration board of education toured by because it marks the founding began. Symbol, will complement the train six communities that had of higher education in western institution’s official logos on filed applications for the new Nebraska,” Park said the day of Mitchell student appointed promotional materials. The cel- school: Alliance, Crawford, the unveiling. “The Nebraska NPPD lighting efficiency program reflects NSCS student trustee Gov. Dave Heineman has appointed Trevor Dietrich of savings for Chadron State College Mitchell to serve as Chadron State College’s student representa- For the second time this District were on campus The funds are made possible tive on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. year, Chadron State College Monday, March 29, to present through NPPD’s EnergyWise Dietrich, a junior studying business administration with an has turned its efforts of energy $15,592.80 to CSC for chang- incentive program. option in marketing and entrepreneurship, will assume his new efficiency into a sizable rebate es made to lighting in the Ross Bryce Landen, NPPD en- duties in May. check. Armstrong Physical Education ergy efficiency consultant, and The student trustee is an undergraduate student who is ap- Representatives from the Building and the Nelson Terry Rajewich, NPPD ac- pointed by the governor for a one-year term as a non-voting Nebraska Public Power Physical Activity Center. count manager, delivered the member. One student trustee is appointed from each of the funds, which add to a rebate of three state colleges – Chadron State, Peru State and Wayne more than $27,000 in January State. Student trustees are granted full board membership and for efforts in Old Admin and participation except for certain personnel and legal matters. Sparks Hall. The recent improvements changes of our lighting pro- ficient upgrades. On average, include 140 lights replaced, gram,” said Dale Grant, CSC interior lighting accounts for a majority of which were vice president for administra- 28 percent of a business’ en- changed from 400-watt metal tion. “NPPD’s EnergyWise ergy consumption. NPPD of- halides to 400-watt metal ha- program allows us to cut our ficials also say the lights also lide pulse starts. Incandescents energy use, which has resulted are a contributing factor to a also were replaced by metal ha- in savings, while still maintain- facility’s productivity, employ- lide pulse starts. ing a quality level of lighting ee morale and safety. Lighting The changes reflected an an- for our staff and students.” technologies developed during nual projected reduction of Grant said the institution the past 10 years can help cut 155,928 kilowatt hours, or is using the rebate money for lighting costs 30 to 60 percent 35.6 kilowatts of demand. In other lighting upgrades on while enhancing lighting qual- all, the college has reduced its campus. Next up, he said, ity and reducing environmen- Terry Rajewich, account manager for the Nebraska Public Power District, presents a $15,592.80 rebate check to Chadron State College total kilowatts of demand this is the Math and Science tal impacts. President Janie Park, at right. The check was made possible through year by 115.23 kilowatts of Building. Information about NPPD’s NPPD’s EnergyWise incentive program which rewards consumers for demand. NPPD’s Commercial, Commercial, Industrial, and energy efficient upgrades. The rebate, the second awarded to CSC this year, is for changing lighting in the Armstrong Building and the “This was yet another great Industrial, and Area Lighting Area Lighting Efficiency Nelson Physical Activity Center. Others in the photo are, from left, opportunity to lower some of Efficiency Program offers cash Programs can be found at Bryce Landen, NPPD energy efficiency consultant, Blair Brennan, our operating costs at Chadron incentives to help cover the www.nppd.com/energywise/in- CSC facilities coordinator, and Dale Grant, CSC vice president for administration. (Photo by Justin Haag) State College through the cost of a variety of energy-ef- centives.asp. Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 5 Final call for centennial materials C-S-C spells school spirit with new project A final call is being issued to alumni, current and former fac- Chadron State College is ulty and staff members and friends of the college to submit in- encouraging Eagle fans to formation for Chadron State’s 100th anniversary book and oth- show their school spirit by er materials. The deadline is May 1. The book will go to press submitting entries for a new this fall. photo campaign. The contributions may cover any subject pertaining to the For the new project, “We college. Both brief and substantial memoirs have been received. Are CSC,” Eagle fans are be- Pictures also are welcomed. Materials not included in the cen- ing asked to submit photos tennial book may be placed in a separate volume or on the of groups spelling out CSC CSC Web site. with their bodies. The pho- The material should be sent to Justin Haag, Media and Public tos will be used on CSC’s Relations Coordinator, Chadron State College, 1000 Main Web site, social networking Street, Chadron, NE 69337 or via the Internet to Justin at sites and printed publications. [email protected]. The photos may be sent to Chadron State College alumni Lawrence, Keith and Heather Crofutt [email protected]. show their Eagle pride while attending a Rapid City Rush hockey game CSC President Janie Park this spring. CSC leads workshop for joined Elmo Eagle, the school marketing liaisons, students “Whether you are near the mascot, and Randy Rhine, Kristen O’Brien of McCook Taj Mahal or just your house, CSC vice president for stu- and Carmen Brown of we want you to show your band conductors at state dent services and enrollment Harrisburg, are organizing the CSC pride by snapping a management, in posing for project. They encourage peo- photo,” O’Brien said. educators conference the inaugural photo for the ple to use the new project as a If the project generates By Justin Haag Lambert said the event not campaign Friday afternoon, creative and inexpensive way enough interest, prizes may Because of the initiative of a only provided a valuable expe- Feb. 26. to show their school spirit at be awarded for the best en- Chadron State College music rience for the student conduc- Two CSC College Relations locations around the globe. tries. professor and his musicians, tors, but also showcased CSC’s college students from seven band offerings. Nebraska institutions were pro- “The fact that we had a band Cowboy vacation program set for July vided an opportunity to im- there primetime during the Young and old alike are be- tendees learn about horses and take pleasure in the experience. prove their skills in conducting Nebraska Music Educators ing rounded up for a cow- tack. The group also will learn Participants will sleep on a band. Association convention was boy adventure in the scenic to cook in a Dutch oven, take comfortable beds in an air-con- Dr. Adam Lambert and the a big opportunity for us, and Pine Ridge country of north- in the region’s rich history, kick ditioned CSC “bunkhouse.” Wind Symphony coordinated the feedback was just amaz- west Nebraska this summer. up heels at a barn dance and Nearby is CSC’s Mari Sandoz and conducted a workshop ing,” Lambert said. “The band Chadron State College’s fam- listen to cowboy songs around High Plains Heritage Center for aspiring conductors at the played the best they have ily learning vacation program, the campfire. and its space dedicated to the Nebraska Music Educators played in my time here at “Walk in Their Boots: The Shellie Johns, CSC coordi- history of the cattle industry, Association Conference in Chadron State.” Cowboy Life,” will be present- nator of conferencing, said the the C.F. Coffee Gallery. Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. Representing Chadron State ed July 20-23. program is designed to be en- Payment is due by June 15. 18, 2009. among the student conductors Participants will learn cow- joyed by two or more family For cost and registration in- Each of the aspiring band was senior Brittany Weglin of boy and ranch skills, including members of diverse generations formation, contact the CSC leaders conducted CSC’s Yoder, Wyo., a 2005 gradu- roping and team driving with or age categories, but that sin- Conferencing Office at 308- 48-member band and received ate of Southeast High School. wagons. Sessions will help at- gle adults or couples will also 432-6380. live and recorded feedback Other institutions with student from three clinicians. The clini- participants were Wayne State cians were Dr. David Bohnert, College, University of Nebraska Residence halls add security feature Wayne State College, Dr. Gary at Lincoln, University of Chadron State College stu- includes new doors and scan- be required to show identifi- Davis, University of Nebraska Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska dents who live in the resi- ner hardware at entrances, cation at the front desk. at Kearney, and Dr. Jay Gilbert, Wesleyan and Nebraska- dence halls gained an added has been installed in Kent, “We take the safety of our Doane College. Kearney and Doane College. level of security this spring. Andrews, Brooks, High Rise students seriously and this is Lambert made the proposal While en route to the con- After Monday, March 15, and Edna Work halls. expected to improve their col- to conduct the workshop af- ference, the Wind Symphony students were required to use The main entrances have lege experience,” said Sherri ter being selected as a partici- performed concerts at Alliance a small device that resembles been equipped with a video Simons, CSC director of pant in the University of North High School and Bridgeport a keychain, known as a key camera and buzzer to screen housing. “This technology has Texas Conductors Collegium High School. It also performed fob, to enter residence halls visitors and residents with been installed by colleges and this summer. He modeled the a concert at the Nebraska during night and early morn- misplaced or inactive fobs. universities across the nation NMEA workshop after that Wesleyan University concert ing hours. Upon entrance to the halls, and will make life better for event. hall in Lincoln. The security system, which students and others will still residents of our halls.” Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 6 Students spearhead NPAC workout facility upgrades By Justin Haag ed that are selectorized, mean- When Chadron State College ing that their level of resistance students recognized the demand is adjusted by moving pins or for improved exercise facilities, levers. The NPAC also has in- they put their money where the stalled more than two dozen college’s fitness equipment is. pieces of equipment for car- The CSC Student Senate diovascular training, including recommended an increase to treadmills, elliptical machines, student fees to pay for an ex- stationary bicycles and a rowing pansion of the Nelson Physical machine. Milner said the NPAC Activity Center’s weight room, received a great turnout during which was approved last year. orientation activities which were Most of the construction oc- planned to familiarize users with curred during summer 2009 the new equipment. with the improvements and new The improvements and equipment implemented dur- equipment have been funded ing the fall semester. The need with a $2.90 per credit hour for added exercise space became increase to the activity fee. Dale evident from user complaints in Grant, CSC vice president for the busy facility. administration, said $175,000 Chadron State College student Katie Elsen, a transfer from Western Nebraska Community College, works out “We outgrew the previous has been expended for the proj- in the Nelson Physical Activity Center’s new cardio facility Wednesday, March 24. (Photo by Justin Haag) cardio room,” said Sarah Milner, ect so far. members are coming in,” she headphone to the equipments’ equipment, the NPAC’s vi- NPAC coordinator. “It was the In order to make room for the said. “We hear a lot of positive wireless receivers, select a wall- brant intramural program of- same size as a classroom.” expansion, two of the NPAC’s feedback about the equipment mounted TV and adjust the fers a wide range of team and The new and improved work- five racquetball courts were con- and the facility.” volume. In addition, workout individual activities. out facility now houses a full verted for the new function. Improvements at the NPAC DVDs are available for check- The NPAC is open to complement of exercise equip- Milner noted that all five courts also are making exercise more out at the front desk. The ad- all community members. ment for both cardiovascular were rarely used simultaneously enjoyable from an entertain- dition of windows providing a Individual memberships start and weight training. In addition before the conversion and said ment perspective. The Cardio view of Elliott Field also makes at $15 per month with dis- to the strength training equip- she has heard no complaints Theater system has been added the space more inviting. counted family, senior citizen ment that was previously in the since the change. to each piece of new cardio Milner encourages people to and annual rates. CSC students NPAC, a dozen new pieces of “Usage is up. More students, equipment. The feature allows incorporate the NPAC to their and employees may use the fa- weight machines have been add- faculty, staff and community users to connect any stereo fitness plan. In addition to the cility free of charge. Four shows set at Post Playhouse this summer The Post Playhouse at Fort Council awarded a grant to the Robinson State Park will fea- playhouse for its opening week- ture four shows this summer. end. The four shows that will be Two CSC students will have performed on a repertory basis roles in this summer’s produc- this summer are “Pump Boys tions. Senior Clint Wright of and Dinettes,” “The Wizard Oshkosh will serve as manag- of Oz,” “Nunsense,” and “The ing director, working alongside 25th Annual Putnam County artistic director Tom Ossowski. Spelling Bee.” Freshman James Safarik of Chadron State College science The Post Playhouse’s Hyannis will perform assigned professor Dr. Joyce Hardy told Memorial Day weekend sched- roles to be determined. Chadron State College Winter Magic Formal king and queen, Trevor an audience that there is more ule will feature the opening of For a schedule and other in- Dietrich of Mitchell and Sarah Counts of Chappell, are flanked by the to Charles Darwin than the competition’s runners-up. At right are first runners-up Doug Liewer study of evolution. Hardy was the first production and a per- formation about the theatre, of Butte and Margo Larsen of Springview. At left are Mike Mamula the first speaker of this spring’s formance by regional bluegrass which is largely sponsored by of Box Elder, S.D., and Mariah Cook of Herndon, Va., who had the Graves Lecture Series at CSC’s favorite, the Bald Mountain Chadron State College, visit third most votes. The annual coronation and dinner was Valentine’s King Library. Rounders. The Nebraska Arts www.postplayhouse.com. Day, Sunday, Feb. 14. (Photo by Justin Haag) Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 7 Glenn Novotny to speak at graduation Glenn Novotny of Danville, ate the largest pet supply and sec- Calif., a 1969 graduate, has been ond largest garden supply com- selected to speak at Chadron pany in the United States. State College’s spring com- The businessman also worked mencement ceremony May 8. at Weyerhaeuser Corporation Novotny, who was a CSC from 1970 to 1990 in a variety Distinguished Alumni Award of operating, strategic planning, recipient in 2007, is a ven- sales and executive manage- ture partner at Telegraph Hill ment roles. He served as CEO Partners, a San Francisco-based of Weyerhaeuser Garden Supply private equity firm investing in from 1988 to 1990. life science, medical device and Novotny has served on both healthcare companies. Prior to public and private boards of di- joining Telegraph Hill, Glenn rectors and has significant entre- worked at Central Garden & Pet preneurial experience. He is a di- for 17 years, including president rector of Ditan Corp., Freedom and chief operating officer from Innovations, Nexus Biosystems, 1990 to 2003 and chief executive Pet Food Express, Reeb Millwork, Glenn Novotny officer from 2003 through 2007. and VeriTainer Corp., and an ated from the Harvard Business U.S. Army Capt. Logan Veath of Chadron gave a firsthand account Novotny was instrumen- adviser to Trupanion Pet Health School Program for Executive of the successes and setbacks against insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan during a presentation this spring in CSC’s Dorset tal in taking Central public in Insurance, Inc. Additionally, Management Development. Graves Lecture Series at the Reta King Library. 1993 and growing it from sales he is the founder and CEO of He is a member of the Chadron of $200 million to $1.7 billion Glennhawk Vineyards. State Foundation Board of through organic growth and In addition to his bachelor’s Trustees and the National more than 40 acquisitions to cre- degree from CSC, he gradu- Campaign Leadership Council. Professor’s article Range management program in meeting’s spotlight published in Russia By Con Marshall Outstanding Undergraduate which O’Rourke received in The Chadron State College Teaching Award during the an- 1998 and Butterfield received An article by Chadron State range management program nual meeting. this year recognizes exemplary College business faculty mem- was in the spotlight dur- The Renner Award is the and dedicated teaching. Only ber Dr. Timothy Donahue re- ing the Society of Range most prestigious given by the one of the awards is given an- cently appeared in a magazine Management’s recent annual SRM. It is presented with the nually. Under their leadership, published by a Russian univer- meeting in Denver. belief that the recognition will Chadron State’s range man- sity. Both Dr. Jim O’Rourke, foster better use of rangeland agement program has grown Donahue’s article, “Horizons professor emeritus of the CSC resources and provide a broader into the second largest in the of an American Economy,” was program, and Dr. Chuck understanding of the contribu- nation. The curriculum is of- published in the June 2009 Butterfield, an associate profes- tions that the resources make fered at about 25 colleges and edition of Science Magazine, sor, received special awards. to the welfare of all people. universities in the nation. produced by Voronezh State Another professor, Dr. The Outstanding Chadron State has 96 majors University. Georgia Younglove, became Undergraduate Teaching Award this year. In the article, Donahue president of the SRM’s Range wrote that America’s economic Science Education Council. Two Alumni Reunions! potential depends on plan- In addition, a Chadron State One for CSC and the other for UNMC, ning for the future, working junior, Kody Schwager of CSC RHOP Alums are invited to attend both! together instead of competing, Timothy Donahue Bartlett, Neb., was elected sec- accepting great changes, and retary of the Student Conclave CSC Health Profession CSC RHOP Alums: and RHOP Alums: understanding America’s role the request of the University of and two more range manage- Join your classmates as an integral part of the global Nebraska-Laincoln School of ment majors from CSC com- Come join your classmates and and colleagues from economies. Journalism. It was published as pleted terms as national offi- celebrate your success! the colleges of medicine, nursing, “We are a global society; we part of its academic Nebraska cers. Michelle Miller of Bayard pharmacy, dentistry and school of Homecoming weekend allied health professions at an can no longer choose to work Decisions Journal. was the conclave president and October 22-24 at CSC. in isolation if we want sustain- Donahue, CSC professor Jamie Hornickel of Ord was RHOP Alumni Reunion ability for our country and the of marketing and entrepre- the reporter. More information will be coming Saturday, July 17, 2010 in Omaha to you from Jill Mack, world,” he wrote. neurship, also serves as di- O’Rourke received the includes a celebration dinner at if you have questions the Embassy Suites downtown. The article was originally rector of the Small Business Frederic R. Renner Award please contact her at written in the fall of 2008 at Development Center at CSC. and Butterfield received the 308-432-6278. RSVP to UNMC at 402-559-4385. Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 8 Gatherings Events Center to have many uses_____ (continued from page 1)

gender-equity legislation for to make it more suitable for so someday all of a graduate’s college athletics went into physical conditioning than rec- grandmas, grandpas, aunts, effect. reation. The building also will uncles, cousins and friends will “Our locker room is small, have new locker rooms, offices be able to watch the ceremony our weight room is outdated and meeting rooms, including in the same building,” Smith and our training room is ex- a Hall of Fame room to show- said. “This also will provide an- tremely small,” he said. case the best athletes of the other facility for concerts and The deficiencies of the build- Eagles’ history. In addition, the other big community events.” ing are why the Chadron State main entry of the facility will The Events Center is one Foundation is calling for funds move from the north end of of two capital projects in the to renovate and expand the the building to the south. campaign. The other is the Armstrong Building. The proj- Kaitlin Petri of Kearney, Rangeland Agriculture Center Alumni gathered for brunch in Sun City, Ariz., Feb. 7. Mike Smith ect will result in the Events an All-American basketball and Pavilion, which will help made arrangements for a time of CSC reminiscing and reconnecting. Center, a new 94,000-square- player for the Eagles who just educate future generations Pictured in the front row, from left: Diane McManis, Jo Smith, Marcella foot addition to the wrapped up her junior season, about the businesses that Warren, Daisy Mundschenk, Delores Fisher, Deanna Franklin, Micki Siewert and Maria Daniels. Back row, from left: Carl McManis, Mike 23,000-square-foot Armstrong said the positives of Chadron have long been the backbone Smith, Daryl Dedic, Harold Mundschenk, Fred Fisher, Cash Franklin Building. outweighed facility issues of the region’s economy. The and Rich Siewert. “We have recruited many when she transferred from Chadron State Foundation an- quality athletes based on the the University of Nebraska- nounced during the campaign’s quality of our academics and Kearney last fall. However, she kickoff in September 2009 that athletic programs,” Smith agrees facilities play a big part $8.6 million had been raised said. “I’m amazed at what our in many recruits’ decisions. toward the effort’s $11 million coaches have been able to do “It all depends on the per- goal. However, much fund- with this outdated facility. son. With me, facilities weren’t raising remains because many However, the time has come to all that important,” she said. of the funds have been dedi- step up and give our student- “I really like Chadron’s small- cated to areas of the campaign athletes and the community a town atmosphere.” other than the capital projects. facility worthy of the people it Coming from UNK, Petri The foundation also is rais- serves.” left what she considers to be ing $5 million for endowed The Events Center will pro- the best facility in the RMAC funds and $2 million of annual vide a new arena, which will be for one of the most dilapi- funds. large enough to accommodate dated. Although she knew the As part of the fund-raising sizable events such as gradua- building wouldn’t be as nice effort, many donor recognition Mark and Kay Mayer hosted an alumni evening at their home in Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 5. Lively conversation, laughter and lingering tions and concerts, yet small as the one at her former pro- opportunities exist in the capi- by the fire were highlights of the evening. Those attending included enough to maintain a spirited gram, she was surprised to en- tal portion of the project. The Helen and Erv Heimbuck, Vickie Hoff, Gary and Barb Shipley, Vikki atmosphere for the Eagles’ counter wasps and a leaky roof original Armstrong Building, Anderson, John and Kay Winter, Jackie and Lyle Bown, Dotty Fernau Cunningham, Bill and Brenda Day, Dean and Karen Husted, Nancy home contests. The seating is upon her arrival. She struggled for instance, will retain Schmiedt-Hall, Jim Schmiedt. projected to be 2,000-2,900. to list any basketball facilities Armstrong’s name in honor of The project also calls for a in the RMAC as inadequate as the revered coach and admin- renovation of the existing por- CSC’s. “There might be some istrator. However, naming op- tion of the building in order smaller ones,” she said. portunities exist for the Events to retain the current gym as an The athletics program, of Center and its many features. auxiliary facility. course, will realize the most Smith has joined CSC “During October when benefit from the new facility, President Janie Park and men’s and women’s basketball but Smith is quick to point out Connie Rasmussen, executive starts and volleyball still has others in the community stand director of the foundation, as matches to go, we have teams to gain. they’ve traveled near and far to in there from 5 a.m. to 10 Each spring, CSC’s under- drum up enthusiasm for the o’clock at night,” he said. “An graduate commencement cer- project. He said it has been expanded weight room will emony packs Armstrong Gym well-received. also help our teams, as our from wall to wall. The cer- “The concept is generating a undersized room stays busy emony is broadcast to televi- lot of excitement,” Smith said. Grand Island area alumni met for dinner Jan. 13. Front row, from from early in the morning to sion sets in the Student Center “We’re working toward reach- left: JoAnn Hunter, Jon Heinrich, Melody Pebley, Lila Gudgel, Andrew late at night.” to accommodate the overflow ing that goal and the entire Gudgel. Back row, from left: Nancy Bishop, Jim Bishop, Jeff Tomlin, The plan also calls for reno- crowd. CSC community will benefit Rick Finley, Jennifer King, Jeff King, Sandy Wilkie, Dick Moore, Eileen Moore. vating the swimming pool “We’re working to make it when we do.” Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 9 Students spend break providing hurricane relief By Justin Haag the value of providing ser- Once again, a Chadron State vice. Those involved with the College group spent the mid- project say it accomplishes its term break on the beaches of goals. Louisiana, but it wasn’t all for “I think the highlight for fun. myself and most involved was The group of 38 students the opportunity to speak with and two faculty members the people in the area about went to Chalmette, La., in their experiences,” Jamison the St. Bernard Parish to assist said. “We found that every- with efforts in the recovery of one had a story, they were all Hurricane Katrina of five years unique, and all very interest- The Chadron State College Alternative Spring Break students gather for a photo on the beach. (Courtesy photo) ago. After making the 27-hour ing and eye-opening. It was bus trip to Chalmette, the also amazing to see how much On the second day, one CSC ter of the students returned to last year’s trip and a variety of contingent took orders from is still left for the recovery af- group cleaned and organized a the church to assist in carrying other campus funding sources the National Relief Network. ter five years.” large shed for the Our Lady of large construction up a ladder helped keep the cost for each The group, which was led On the first day of the mis- Lourdes church of Violet, La., to the second floor and install- student at $100. by science faculty members sion, the group ventured to al- while another worked at one of ing signage in the parking lot. Kennell said the students Ann Buchmann and Wendy ligator country for a wetlands the many residences devastated The remaining students plant- pumped fuel at a Chadron truck Jamison, departed Chadron restoration along a levee that by the disaster. ed more trees and picked up stop and sold advertising on t- Saturday, March 6, and re- had been breached by the hur- The students’ work is vital trash along a swampy roadside shirts in order to raise funds. turned Saturday, March 13. ricane. New trees were plant- in helping the church this year where they spotted a deadly “This year’s trip was very The “Alternative Spring ed along the levee to provide resume its annual carnival that water moccasin. student driven and would not Break” trip to the Gulf Coast, wind protection and replace was suspended after the hur- Deena Kennell, CSC’s direc- have happened if not for the which has been offered each the previous stand that had ricane. The residence, which tor of internships and career commitment and dedication of the past three years, is de- been killed by exposure to salt was home to a National Guard services, helped organize the of several students,” Kennell signed to help students learn water. soldier commissioned to earth- expedition this year after join- said. “They spearheaded the quake-torn Haiti, was being ing students in the Gulf Coast connection with the National prepared for renovation and the past two years. Kennell Relief Network and all the New information system re-habitation. said student-led fund-raisers, a fund-raising and participant poses many challenges On day three, about a quar- small amount of money from recruiting.” Chadron State College has State College System and Interest sought for CSC license plate project been dealing with the chal- the University of Nebraska lenges of implementing a new in September 2008. It has Chadron State College is for the licens- student information system been named the Nebraska seeking the names of vehicle ing fee when this academic year. The system, Student Information System, owners who want to display the list tops the which is going live in multiple or NeSIS. The NSCS and the Eagle pride on their rides. required 500 stages, is expected to be fully university opted to implement CSC staff members are names. The fee operational by the beginning of a new student information sys- working to collect names of of $70, which the fall semester. tem in 2007 after they were Nebraskans who are interested is separate from One of the most significant advised the systems in place in displaying a set of license other licensing hurdles has been getting stu- would not be supported after plates that sport the CSC charges, will dents registered for the fall 2011. brand. be applied to A preliminary design of the Chadron State College license plate which was designed by Craig Conway of semester. Because of the new The estimated cost of imple- The project is in its early each vehicle an the CSC Department of College Relations. system, CSC moved its regis- menting the new system for all stages and CSC is asking inter- owner registers tration from the usual February seven institutions is $29.8 mil- ested vehicle owners to contact with the special plates. The trucks and motorcycles. period to early April. This gave lion over three years, with on- Karen Pope, CSC director of statute requires that all 500 The organizational license students a small window of going costs estimated at $2.5 alumni, at 308-432-6357 or paid registrations be submitted plate program became effec- time to get registered before the million annually. More than [email protected]. by CSC before the plates are tive in January following leg- last day of the semester, May 7. a half-dozen employees from Those who state their inter- printed. islation passed by the 2009 The new system, the Oracle Chadron State have attended est will be under no obligation If the project is successful, Nebraska Legislature. More in- PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus training for several months in to participate, but will be up- CSC supporters may purchase formation about the program Solutions application, was Lincoln and Omaha during dated about the project’s prog- the plates for use on a wide may be found at the DMV’s chosen by the Nebraska the past year. ress and will be approached variety of vehicles, including Web site, www.dmv.ne.gov. Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 10 Spotlight: Richard Bird Spotlight is a feature of the Being in charge of 35-plus peo- Alumni News that explores the ple, all trained film personnel, lives and careers of prominent and I knew nothing about a film people within the Chadron State camera. The best part was film- College community. This edition’s ing hundreds of launches and Spotlight focuses on Richard Bird, doing all the early film work chairman of the art department for the Space Shuttle program. who has been teaching at Chadron After leaving Hastings College State since 1977. Bird earned I managed a sculpture studio bachelor’s degree in fine arts from and bronze casting foundry in the University of Kansas in 1970. Colorado and built and man- After serving as a 1st Lt. in the aged a drywall production plant U.S. Air Force from 1970-1973, in California. After four years he earned a master’s degree of fine of seeing what the real world arts in ceramics and glass from was like I really wanted to get the University of Kansas in 1977. back to artwork and especially to Following are the questions and teaching. his responses. Why did you take the job Please summarize your em- at CSC? I took the job the first ployment history at CSC: I time because it was my first and came to CSC in 1977 directly only offer. I came back the sec- out of graduate school. This was ond time for many good rea- Richard Bird, professor of art, stands amidst artwork he has created and collected over the years at CSC. an exciting time as this was my sons. Chadron State was and is (Photo by Daniel Binkard/Chadron State College) first real teaching job at a four- a good small state college with a with a computer was the secre- es, but if we start with the ba- we offer more art disciplines year institution. I stayed one friendly, caring and involved fac- tary for nearly 15 faculty. She sics in art, they have remained than any school our size in the year at Chadron but was ap- ulty, staff and student body. This would type for all of us and we constant. A good background Midwest. proached by Hastings College may sound a bit trite but I have thought this was the fastest in- of drawing skills and an under- What are your favorite which had just been given a gift not seen any other place that the vention that anyone could work standing of the elements and courses to teach? I came to from a donor to build and start entire operation puts people and with. principles of visual communi- CSC because of the variety of a glass blowing program. Ten community as the main prior- Next is the upgrading of al- cation are the same, as has the classes to teach and would say years later, with a wife and new ity. Secondly a job requirement most all of the buildings with understanding of the basic skills glass is my favorite. I love teach- daughter, I came back to CSC that I could teach a variety of state-of-the-art classrooms and and tools. The technology and ing a different media almost ev- to do the same thing; to build a art classes in well-supplied and equipment to aid faculty with equipment have grown by leaps ery hour the day. A small college glass blowing studio and to de- equipped studios within a pro- instruction and better prepare and bounds. When I came, our gives the opportunity to teach velop several courses to be added gram that was open to making students for the job market. No. 1 goal in art was to increase a lot of things and even if that’s to the art program. I became change now, not in the distant A real pride is the addition of the collection of 35mm slides not your strength. The students chairman of art in 1992 and future. art in almost all buildings and to be used in classes as examples make it a learning experience for have been happy with all of my Patty and I had started to have now the push to add outdoor of that big “art world” we were you as much as them. choices since that date. a family and we wanted to get sculptures. When I came, there so isolated from in Chadron. Please tell us about your What jobs did you have to a place we could raise a fam- was almost no art and we now Projectors and bulbs were worth most memorable moment at before coming to CSC? As a ily. Chadron and the surround- have made advances in the visual their weight in gold. Today the CSC: It is a combination of youth growing up I had a vari- ing community have been great aesthetics of the campus. slides, some 50,000, have been things following a repeated pat- ety of jobs from operating my for us. Lastly, I already knew Dr. Probably the largest change put away and it is hard to find a tern. A feeling of success in re- own lawn service, assisting in Noel Gray and John Dillon in has been in course delivery. We slide projector to use. cruiting and assuring parents a golf pro shop, car wash at- the Art Department and looked have gone from all face to face In photography, there were they are placing their student tendant, grocery store clerk, forward to working with them 16-week classes to mediated/ about six darkrooms on cam- in good hands for the next few sign painter and hardware store again, plus Dr. Mike Cartwright, distance/online/correspondence pus and the only one remaining years. Seeing that particular stu- clerk. While in college I joined the dean, asked if I could build a and through a multitude of de- today is in the art department. dent learn, experience and grow Reserve Officers Training Corps new Glass Studio. livery formats. All of this has I will add that we teach digital in art and in life. The fun of in- during the Vietnam War. Much What are the most profound been good for faculty and stu- photo along with the traditional troducing them to all kinds of to my surprise there were not changes you’ve noticed at CSC dents with just a few avalanches processes. new ideas with endless future many ROTC cadets with my during your tenure? It is hard along the way. The expansion of areas of art possibilities. The hardest thing background and was offered a to believe that Chadron State What are the most pro- and the fact that we have kept is to watch them graduate and position as a Motion Picture College is 100 years old and I found changes you’ve noticed all those traditional media ac- say goodbye as they start a new Director for NASA and the have been here for almost a third in teaching and your discipline tive make me proud. For a col- chapter. space program. This was an ex- of its history. I remember when of study during your career? lege with a faculty of three and This is followed a week or citing job for a 24-year-old. the only one in Memorial Hall There have been many chang- the help of very good adjuncts, continued on next page Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 11 CSC professor honored by wildlife management organizations Chadron State College as- Club graduates who have made meetings at Norfolk. Other sistant professor Teresa special contributions to their institutions represented at the Zimmerman and her wildlife discipline of study. Zimmerman, meeting were the UNL, Wayne management students have who served as president and State College, University of earned special recognition this treasurer of the club as a stu- Nebraska at Kearney and the spring. dent, is being recognized for her University of South Dakota. Zimmerman, who has taught involvement in student chapters “This award came as a total all the courses of CSC’s wildlife and the Nebraska conclave. The surprise to me,” Zimmerman management program since her honor is being presented during said. “Usually it has been pre- hire in 2008, was awarded the the club’s 50th annual banquet sented to mid-career profession- Professional of the Year Award Saturday, April 17. als, so it is an honor to receive by Nebraska’s chapter of The “It’s nice to be recognized by the recognition,” she said. Wildlife Society in February. In the college group that I was in- In addition to Zimmerman’s addition, she was chosen to re- volved with and loved so dearly,” hands-on approach to teaching ceive the Alumni Award by the Zimmerman said. and her contributions around Wildlife Club at the University The Wildlife Society’s campus and in the classroom, of Nebraska at Lincoln in April. Professional of the Year award she was recognized for her sup- Dr. Teresa Zimmerman tells about the mountain lion of the new High The UNL Alumni Award is was presented as a surprise dur- port of the chapter. Plains Wildlife Collection at Chadron State College. (Photo by Justin designed to reward Wildlife ing the chapter’s Feb. 26-27 She led CSC’s Wildlife Haag) Spotlight ______Chapter in organizing the first In 2009, she and 14 other Justin Powell, a junior from student wildlife conclave in wildlife professionals were se- Scottsbluff, was asked by the (continued from page 10) Nebraska in October 2009. lected to participate in The chapter to create a bronze sculp- years later by a card, e-mail, let- How would you summarize During that event, students Wildlife Society Leadership ture representative of Nebraska’s ter or unsuspected phone call. I CSC to a potential student? I from CSC, WSC, UNK, Doane Institute at Monterey, Calif. wildlife. The sculpture will be love keeping up with students. have been giving campus tours College, Northeast Community Three students received spe- donated to the Wildlife Society This sounds old fashioned but each year to at least 15 potential College and UNL gathered cial appointments during the during its national meeting Oct. that’s why we are committed to art students and their parents at Halsey, Neb., to learn from meeting at Norfolk. 2-6 at Snowbird, Utah. the profession. since I came to CSC. Here is a wildlife professionals from Jason Clark, a freshman While at the Wildlife Society What programs and activi- short list: small campus, faculty across the state. from Papillion, was elected to meeting, club members par- ties at CSC make you particu- and students know each other, She also was instrumental in serve as co-chairman of the ticipated in a “bioblitz” at larly proud? One thing is the lots of scholarship opportunities, securing the donation of two student chapter committee of the Wood Duck Wildlife remodel of Memorial Hall when great programs that can open semi-truck loads of taxidermy NETWS. Cassidy Emerson, a Management Area southeast of we took the building from “the doors to the world, well-round- mounts from Cabela’s last year. freshman from Crawford, vol- Norfolk. Each student group old student union” to a true fine ed education, a faculty who The collection, along with other unteered to serve as the student was assisted by professional bi- arts building. We have become care about you and take pride features of the wildlife manage- representative on the planning ologists to identify as many spe- the cultural, historical, discovery, in your graduation and future ment program, will be show- committee to host the Central cies of birds, mammals, plants, and public arts connection to success, safe environment, great cased at Burkhiser Complex Mountain and Plains Section of fish, reptiles, amphibians or in- the region and the western part facilities and equipment, a nice during an open house Monday, the Wildlife Society meeting in vertebrates in the area based on of Nebraska. mix of traditional and non-tra- April 19. Scottsbluff in August 2011. visuals, such as tracks and nests. The discovery and collect- ditional students, and an open ing of art by William Artis, door campus. We are all here to a CSC faculty member from work together. 1954-1966, may be small but Name a job or chore you has slowly begun to grow. We had in your younger years that have collected or been given by might surprise the readers: I alumni nearly 30 pieces of his had lots of jobs in my youth work that are now on perma- but maybe driving new sports nent display. He was here when cars from the docks in Portland, art became a major and the sto- Ore., to Tacoma, Wash., all sum- ries I have collected from alumni mer and then racing them for a are truly inspirational. I want to sports car center on weekends. document his work and especial- A little known fact about my ly all the stories from those who background is that I was born in knew him. He will go down as El Paso, Texas, and grew up in an Join us October 22–24 to kick off the one of the leaders in both the Air Force family. I lived in Libya, Afro-American art movement in England, France, Germany and year-longHomecoming centennial celebration! America and as an art educator. about a dozen US cities. 2010 Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 12 New study option targets demand for public health professionals By Justin Haag handled through public health Heineman, in spelling out the A new study option at agencies which fall under the value of the Division of Public Chadron State College will help U.S. Department of Health and Health, said the efforts of pub- prepare graduates for the grow- Human Services.” lic health experts during the last ing demand for public health Dr. Twila Fickel, director of century have added 30 years to professionals. CSC’s health professions pro- the life of Nebraskans. Among The new Family and gram, said she is excited for the the important components, he Consumer Sciences bachelor’s new program’s potential and said, were the increased avail- degree option in health and hu- the opportunity to add another ability of vaccines for diseases, man services is collaboration facet to the institution’s positive educational efforts to encour- Chadron State College students Alula Mazengia, Lily Amare, Abenezer between CSC’s programs in relationship with UNMC. age screenings, and the surveil- Dejene, Melat Louis and Naol Temesgen perform an Ethiopian dance FCS and Health Professions. Two CSC students in their lance and work to control infec- during the International Club’s annual Food Tasting Party on Feb. 6. The club’s 50 members from 20 countries presented a wide array Scheduled to begin this fall, fourth semester of college will tious diseases and food borne of food and entertainment for the crowd of 400. (Photo by Justin the program also is being inte- be selected to enter the RHOP illnesses. Haag) grated with the Rural Health portion of the program each Opportunities Program, a part- spring. Applicants this year were nership with the University given a March 26 deadline and Chadron native enters Aviation Hall of Fame of Nebraska Medical Center the selections will be made fol- Chadron State College Hastings College and Omaha Harr began a 26-year career that helps meet the demand lowing interviews in April. alumnus Rolland Harr, 92, University, but returned to as the first airport authority for health care professionals in After the RHOP students of Peoria, Ariz., was induct- Chadron to teach military director in Lincoln. In that Nebraska’s small communities. complete a bachelor’s degree at ed to the Nebraska Aviation pilots through the Reserve position, he amassed numer- Dr. Jay Sutliffe, who teaches CSC, they will pursue one of Hall of Fame in January. He Officer Training Corps pro- ous accomplishments in- several of the courses on the five master’s degrees at UNMC. was this year’s sole inductee gram. cluding the construction of FCS portion of the curriculum, Disciplines are epidemiology, of the award. Harr’s other former po- Lincoln’s airport. He retired said he recognizes a need in public health administration, Harr was born in 1918 sitions include pilot for in 1983. communities for more trained biostatistics, occupational health at Ainsworth and attended Nebraska’s governors, sec- Harr and his accomplish- professionals in the health and and community health educa- Chadron Public Schools. retary of the Aeronautics ments were featured in human services area. tion. While attending college Commission in 1943 and the February-March edi- “Public health is really fo- “There is a robust job market at Chadron, he learned to head of the State Department tion of Pireps, the Nebraska cused on health promotion for this field of study,” Fickel fly in a federal civil pilot’s of Aeronautics from 1957 to Department of Aeronautics’ and disease prevention, which said. “You can make a living training. Harr also attended 1959. Beginning in 1959, newsletter. is being looked at more seri- at it. People who enter these • • • • • • • • • • ously with the current health fields work with a lot of high London Edinburgh ShEtLand iSLandS hELLESyLt aLESund FLaam bErgEn StavangEr oSLo gothEnburg CopEnhagEn care environment,” Sutliffe said. profile issues facing the public “This program will help meet today. Just a few examples in- the needs of local, regional, state clude H1N1, radon detection, and federal agencies.” diabetes education and many Sutliffe expects students who other efforts to keep the public PassageNorwegia to the N earn the new bachelor’s degree healthy.” from CSC to be prepared for Fickel said the degree also will immediate employment or to be a worthwhile consideration Fjords pursue a graduate degree. for students who decide on a “Ideally this degree will pro- different career path after first vide entry level jobs with the pursuing a degree in another Luxury Cruise idea that some students will health professions field. continue to UNMC in Omaha “This gives them the opportu- for the master’s in public health nity to redirect their focus and program,” Sutliffe said. “This maintain their enthusiasm for degree will be very effective at a career in health professions,” the community level, but the she said. master’s degree students will be In emphasizing the value of trained for leadership. Think health and human service work- of the recent H1N1 pandem- ers, Sutliffe cited a letter to the ic – the response at the state media from Nebraska Gov. June 10–23, 2011 • Contact GOnext for reservations and federal level was primarily Dave Heineman in February. and more information at 800-842-9023. Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 13 DVD made of Eagles’ ‘greatest game’ A commemorative DVD on Eagles trailed 49-20 entering the nybrook, which lasted nearly the Chadron State College foot- fourth quarter, then staged one of four hours. Three participants ball program with special em- college football’s greatest rallies. in the game, Chadron State’s phasis on the Eagles’ 76-73 triple Coach Bill O’Boyle’s team tied Danny Woodhead and Abilene overtime victory over Abilene the game at 56-56 to send it into Christian’s Johnny Knox and Christian in November 2007 is overtime and won it in the third Bernard Scott, are now in the available to purchase. overtime period when quarter- NFL. Besides showing both video back Joe McLain flipped a midair Those who have previewed footage and still pictures of the somersault into the end zone for the DVD give it high praise. game that many believe is the the winning touchdown. That The script was written by Con Eagles’ greatest of all time, the was the only time the Eagles led. Marshall, the production work 35-minute DVD includes a re- The overflow crowd then flood- was done by Dewayne Gimeson Nikki (Rein) Masek of Kearney, at left, and Jennifer (Amen) Tomka cap of Chadron State’s foot- ed the field, knowing they had and the DVD was narrated by of Lincoln, at right, present a $1,000 check to Dr. George Watson, ball program dating back to the witnessed history. Larry Miller. Chadron State College justice studies professor, and Cricket Haag, Chadron State Foundation business manager. The money, which is 1920s. But the emphasis is on Thirteen Division II playoff Copies of the DVD are $25 being used for the new Cancer Eradication Scholarship Fund, was “the game,” the one in which the records were set during the don- each, including postage and han- raised during the effort of CSC’s Fur Trade Days’ Colter Run titled dling. Checks may be sent to “Team George.” Masek, Tomka and Brenda (Scholl) Bartlett have organized the effort, which included T-shirts, the past two years Melissa Miskimins in the CSC in honor of Watson and his battle against cancer. (Photo by Justin Friday Night Live & Silent Athletic Department, 1000 Main Haag) Auctions open to the public Street, Chadron, NE 69337. Golf Saturday and Sunday Kline Center demolition approved______

(continued from page 1) The imported dirt in the ra- edly felt that since the new Friday night - Free reception tested by the Chadron com- vine was unable to withstand site was just a short distance includes hors d’oeuvres cash bar and munity. CSC President the weight of the structure. from Brooks Hall, where con- live & silent auctions Barton Kline, for whom the “Perhaps because of the struction had occurred only a Four person scramble at the Chadron Arts Center Saturday - Golf building was named, feared a difficulty in deciding where couple of years earlier, there May 29 & 30, 2010 Saturday night - Dinner, cash bar, delay would kill the project, the Campus Center should was no need for the tests. comments by coaches, pairings so the college proceeded to be located and the fear that Thus the Campus Center was Ridgeview Country Club and flag prizes at Assumption Arena. purchase land east of Crites further delays would kill the placed on slab footings in- Chadron, NE Sunday - Golf Hall. The land purchase it- project, no thorough soil stead of drilled piers.” $150.00/person, self encountered many legal tests were conducted before snags. construction was started,” Proceeds benefit However, in the rush to get wrote Con Marshall, for- CSC athletics the building completed, the mer CSC director of infor- Kline Center had unknow- mation, in his 1986 history ingly been constructed above book about the college. “The Registration form available at a former ravine that drained Kline Administration and www.csc.edu/alumni/events.csc from the hills to the south. the Normal Board report- CHADRON STATE COLLEGE What a difference 100 years makes! A CENTURY Celebrate 100 years of educational excellence by enrolling OF SERVICE in an online graduate degree program today. Fully Online Master’s Degrees ➢ Master of Business Administration (MBA) ➢ Master of Education (M.Ed.) ➢ Master of Organizational Management (MSOM) Get started today! Contact the Graduate Office or visit us online. 800-242-3766 • 308-432-6214 • [email protected] • www.csc.edu/online

Spring 2010 CSC Athletics 14 Letter from the Athletic Director Young men’s basketball team took Dear Alumni I hope this letter finds you well and in good health. important strides last season The warmer months are beginning to approach By Alex Helmbrecht tories was a 65-64 win over The men’s team will lose two Chadron State College, and like the changes The youthful Chadron State Nebraska-Kearney where CSC seniors – Tyler Coffman and Spring brings, the NCAA is making some adjust- men’s basketball team didn’t let scored the final seven points in Chance Wallesen – but the ments for the student athlete with its “Life in the inexperience get in its way en the final minute. It was CSC’s nucleus of the team returns. Balance” initiative that becomes effective August route to a successful 10-16 sea- first home win over UNK since Including Tautuaa and Archie, 1, 2010. son in 2009-10. 2006. three other players return who Brad Smith The “Life in the Balance” initiative began as a The Eagles won eight Rocky Sophomore center Moala started at least 14 games. proposal that was developed by college presidents and the NCAA. Mountain Athletic Conference Tautuaa led the Eagles with “We’re going to lose a lot of The two working together decided the NCAA needed to provide stu- games – their most since 2002- 12.1 points and 5.0 rebounds a toughness and leadership with dent-athletes with a college experience that balances academics, ath- 03 – and narrowly missed out game. He also shot a staggering Tyler and Chance graduating letics and social pursuits. on qualifying for the postseason 62.6 percent (112 of 179 field and they’re going to be sorely The initiative basically shortens the early practice sessions of fall conference tournament. goals) from the floor. He was missed,” he said. “But we have sports and the numbers of games each team is allowed to play. The “We’re going in the right di- named to the RMAC All-East some guys who can fill those volleyball matches will be reduced from 28 to 26, golf is reduced rection and we have improved,” Division Second Team. roles.” from 24 to 21, softball is limited to 56 games and men’s and women’s CSC head coach Brent Bargen Redshirt freshman Donte The Eagles, who lost six basketball can play 26 regular season games. said. Archie was second on the team games by 10 or less points, had The first start date for competition in football and volleyball is the Only five letter winners re- in scoring with 10.5 points and a promising ending to their sea- Thursday prior to Sept. 6. In addition, preseason practice for football turned to the Eagles in 2009, sophomore Kevin McClelland son by going 5-5 over the last and volleyball starts one week later in the summer. Women’s volley- but the team quickly found a averaged 8.3 points a game. 10 games. ball can start practice 17 days before its first match or five days prior groove, winning two of its first “We’ve got five of our top “It’s really tough to be success- to the first day of classes, whichever is earlier. In football, practice can three games, including an 80- six scorers back and almost all ful in your last 10 games while be started 21 days before its first game or seven days prior to the first 73 win over NAIA nationally- our rebounding comes back, playing in the East Division and day of classes, whichever is earlier. ranked Black Hills State. and that’s a nice place to start,” I was really proud that we were As many of you already know, the Eagles’ first football game in The Eagles also posted a Bargen said. “The continuity of able to be .500. We need to get 2010 is Saturday, Aug. 28 in Chadron against the University of Mary. three-game winning streak in our program is going to be huge bigger and stronger, but I like Since that game was already scheduled before this legislation passed, late January. Among the vic- for us.” where we’re going,” Bargen said. CSC will receive its practice time and be able to play the game. The NCAA, as well as myself, is hoping these changes in schedules puts less of a burden on the student-athlete and provides them with a collegiate experience that will lend balance to all aspects of their col- lege lives. The winter sports season was exciting at CSC as the men’s and women’s basketball teams continued to show improvement. Both narrowly missed qualifying for the RMAC postseason tournament and I’m expecting big things from these two programs in the future. Coach Scott Ritzen also had a successful wrestling season, guiding a very young team to a sixth place finish in the RMAC. However, one of the biggest stories of the winter sports season was the men’s track and field team taking second place at the RMAC Indoor Meet. It was the first time the CSC men finished as runner- up in the conference and they scored the most points in school his- tory. I was incredibly proud of how the team performed. It was also great to see our new track coach and former CSC student-athlete, Ryan Baily, named the RMAC’s coach of the year. He’s a talented, young coach and I’m glad he’s here at Chadron State. If you get the opportunity to see any CSC team compete, please take the time to do so. Once again, thank you for supporting Chadron State College ath- letics. We look forward to seeing you in the very near future.

Yours in CSC Spirit,

Members of the men’s basketball team celebrate as the student section spills onto the court at Armstrong Brad Smith Gymnasium after the Eagles defeated the University of Nebraska-Kearney on a last second free throw by Director of Athletics Shaw Buckner. (Photo by Kristen O’Brien) Spring 2010 CSC Athletics 15 CSC men finish second Youthful wrestling team at RMAC Indoor Meet took promising steps By Con Marshall meet’s Male Athlete By Alex Helmbrecht The national qualifiers all hail Members of the Chadron of the Meet Award Although the season didn’t from California. Jimmy Savala State College men’s track and with Reuben Mwei of end the way Chadron State and Cody Vasconcellos are ju- field team capped an excellent Adams State. College head wrestling coach niors and Ryan Fillingame is a indoor season by winning four Prior to the confer- Scott Ritzen had hoped, he’s freshman. Savala, who recov- events and finishing second in ence meet, Hunt in hoping the disappointment ered from a back injury just in the team standings at the Rocky the shot and Newman from a losing season will mo- time to compete at the regional Mountain Athletic Conference in the long jump had tivate his young team next sea- tourney, and Fillingame, the Indoor Meet at Golden, Colo., qualified for the NCAA son. RMAC’s Freshman of the Year, in late February. Division II National The Eagles, who had just each lost both their matches at The Eagles, who previously Indoor Meet that was three juniors and one senior, the national tournament. had not placed higher than in Albuquerque on were one of the youngest teams Vasconcellos, a junior from third at the meet, scored 121 March 12-13. Newman in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Turlock, Calif., who joined the points, their all-time high at also qualified for the Conference. Despite that fact, team in January, won his first the RMAC Indoor Meet and heptathlon at the na- three wrestlers finished in the match at nationals but couldn’t five more than third place tional meet, although top four at their weights at the maintain his momentum, losing Nebraska-Kearney garnered. he had competed in the RMAC/West Region to qual- his next two. The performance earned CSC’s multi-event just once. ify for the NCAA Division II In addition to adding first-year coach, Ryan Baily, the In all three competi- Chadron State sprinter Jacob Gruver takes National Championships and Vasconcellos in January, the the baton from teammate Brandon White meet’s Male Coach of the Year tions at nationals, the during the CSC Alumni Meet at the Nelson Chadron State tied for sixth wrestling team received a honor. CSC entries finished Physical Activity Center. (Photo by Con place in the team standings. big boost when senior Duke The Eagles’ leaders in- ninth, one place from Marshall) “We didn’t accomplish what Eardley joined the team. cluded junior Jake Gruver earning All-American were among the leaders. Senior we wanted to get done but I’m Eardley, a four-year letter win- (Cheyenne, Wyo.), who won honors. Kate Jungck (Hay Springs) hoping the younger guys learn ner in football and all-con- both the 60 and 200-meter Along with Newman, sev- was fourth in the weight throw from this year and get better,” ference linebacker, had a 7-5 dashes with times of 6.91 and eral other Eagles did well in with a career-best 50-5 ½ and he said. “We didn’t perform up record for the Eagles at 197 22.72 seconds. Another CSC the jumps at the conference junior Stacee Craig (Powell, to our standards and the guys pounds. Ritzen said he was par- sprinter, Phil Rivera (Apple meet. CSC junior John Ritzen Wyo.) cleared 5-3 to place know what they need to do to ticularly pleased with the lead- Valley, Calif.), was fifth in the (Chadron) was second in the fourth in the long jump. Craig help Chadron State get back to ership and toughness Eardley 60 and third in the 200, and triple jump with a career- also was sixth in the pentath- where it needs to be.” brought to the team. was selected the meet’s Male best of 47-4 ¾ and also was lon. Freshman of the Meet. sixth in the long jump. Riley Freshman Alyssa Norton Both Gruver and Rivera had Northrup (Hot Springs, S.D.), (Rushville) was fifth in the shot major knee surgery within the the only senior letterman on put and seventh in the weight past year, and Rivera has had it the men’s indoor roster, was throw. Another CSC freshman, twice on the same knee in the fourth in the high jump at 6-7 Ashley Fanelli (Arvada, Colo.), last two years. and seventh in the triple jump. placed in both the long and Chadron State’s other confer- Also placing twice for the CSC triple jumps. ence champions were sopho- men in field events was sopho- mores Cody Hunt (Lingle, more Lance Steele (Greeley, Wyo.) and Lanar Newman Neb.), who was fifth in the (Kingston, Jamaica). Hunt won weight throw and eighth in the shot put with a school-re- the shot. cord throw of 58-feet, 6 inches, In addition, freshman Glen and Newman won the 60-me- Clinton (Cody, Wyo.) went a ter hurdles with a career-best career-best 14-9 to place sec- time of 8.34 seconds. ond in the pole vault. Another Besides winning the hurdles, CSC freshman, Marcus Newman placed in all three of Hartzler (Sidney), showed lots the jumps, taking third in the of promise by placing fourth in long jump, fourth in the tri- the heptathlon at the confer- ple jump and fifth in the high ence meet. Chadron State’s Kate Jungck jump. In addition, he was sev- The CSC women wound up competes in the weight throw Chadron State’s Jimmy Savala, left, wrestles Brandan Schunk of enth in the 60 meters to earn seventh in the team standings during the Eagle Twilight at the Southwest Minnesota State during their match at 141 pounds at the Nelson Physical Activity Center. NCAA Division II Wrestling National Tournament in Omaha on March 28 points. Newman shared the with 28 points. Two veterans (Photo by Alex Helmbrecht) 12. (Photo by Alex Helmbrecht) Spring 2010 CSC Athletics 16 CSC women fueled by mid-season surge By Alex Helmbrecht youth carried onto the starting have actually underestimated It was a tale of two halves lineup, which usually consisted her a little bit. She is very dy- for the 2009-10 Chadron State of two freshmen, one sopho- namic and did so many things women’s basketball team. more, one junior, and one se- for our team.” Of the first 10 games in nior. Petri was named to the 2009, the Eagles lost all but A big reason for the Eagles’ Daktronics All-America Third one. However, after the New success was the play of junior Team, making her the first Year, CSC rattled off a 7-10 guard Kaitlin Petri, who trans- CSC women’s basketball player record and narrowly missed ferred from the University of since 1993 to earn such lau- qualifying for the Rocky Nebraska-Kearney in the fall. rels. Mountain Athletic Conference She had a year for the record Senior Samantha Arkulari postseason tournament. books. was second on the team in The Eagles finished the sea- She finished the season as scoring at 8.7 points a game son with an 8-19 overall re- the RMAC leader in points and freshman Lexi Smidt aver- cord and an 8-11 mark in (19.1) and assists (4.8), mak- aged 7.9 points. Sophomore the RMAC to tie Nebraska- ing her the first player in con- Kelsey Scott also had a solid Kearney for fourth place. It ference history to accomplish year, averaging 7.1 points and was the best conference record that feat, dating back to the 5.2 rebounds. for the CSC women’s basket- 1978-79 season. “I think the future is bright,” ball team since 2003-04. Petri’s seasonal point total he said. “We had a very, very “I thought our non-confer- of 478 is the eighth highest in young team this year and we ence schedule was very difficult CSC annals and her 121 assists have some promising kids but it prepared us for confer- tie for the second most in a that are redshirting right now. ence,” second-year head coach season in school history. Losing our seniors will hurt Tim Connealy said. “Once we Petri was also fifth in re- from a leadership standpoint, got back from Christmas break bounds (7.9) and ranked in but if everyone gets a little bit we had been in a lot of tough the conference’s top 10 in better and attacks this offsea- games and tough situations field goal percentage (49.8), son, I like the way our team is and we learned from that. We free throw percentage (82.1), looking for the future.” had a lot of young kids and blocks (1.1) and minutes Much like the men’s team, from that schedule they were played (36.3). one of the biggest highlights able to grow up.” “She had a phenomenal sea- for the Eagles occurred when Chadron State’s Kaitlin Petri moves to the basket during the Eagles’ The Eagles were certainly son and I knew she was going they beat UNK 61-60 on game with Metro State. Petri, a junior from Kearney, was the first young. Of the 15 active play- to be a good basketball player Petri’s jumper with less than a CSC women’s basketball player to earn all-conference honors since the 1994-95 season. She was also named to the Daktronics Central ers, eight were freshmen. The for us,” Connealy said. “I may second remaining. Region First Team. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) CSC softball team hopes tough schedule translates into success By Alex Helmbrecht look, a third of its games are lecting a team-high 52 hits in field. Mazankowski, who will play The 2010 season for the against the preseason top 40 163 at bats. She scored 52 runs Other starters include ju- shortstop and catcher, hit .294 Chadron State softball team teams in the nation. and drove in 32 more, both niors Katie Bolin, Jamie (42 hits in 143 at bats) and led will be anything but easy, but The Eagles have experience team highs. Humphrey will be Mazankowski and senior CSC with 10 doubles. that’s perfectly fine with coach on their side. Six starters and the No. 1 pitcher this season Melissa Lohr. The team’s other senior — Rob Stack. seven seniors – five of whom and play in right field when Lohr, a slap hitting second Lynette Ebert – will also be im- The Eagles, who are in their helped get the program started she’s not pitching. Last year she baseman, had the team’s high- portant as the designated player. fourth-year competing at the in the fall of 2006 – return to a won three games and struck out est batting average through 10 Stack said the Eagles’ No. 2 Division II level, will play 11 squad that finished with a 20- 52 batters and hit .287 and led games before injuring her knee. pitcher will be junior transfer games against teams ranked in 30 record and narrowly missed the team in runs scored with 30 She was hitting .393 with 11 Christina Lewis, but freshman the National Fastpitch Coaches the 2009 RMAC playoffs. and was second in RBI’s with total bases in just 28 plate ap- Kate Pinder will also get time Association Top 25 this season, The core seniors – Allison 25. pearances. Stack said she’ll most in the circle. including eight against Rocky Hendricksen, Cassie Hillman, a first baseman, hit likely bat leadoff. Several freshmen are being Mountain Athletic Conference Humphrey, Stephanie Hillman, .250 last season and accounted Bolin, a leftfielder, was a counted on to help this season. foes, Mesa State and Metro Blair McEndaffer and Katelyn for 44 total bases. McEndaffer, pleasant surprise last year. She Stack said Nikki Ritzen, Kalyn State. Moore – are big parts of the a catcher, is returning to ac- had 37 hits in 106 at bats for a Land and Brittney Debord And if teams receiving votes puzzle for CSC. tion after missing all last season .349 average. Her hits included give the Eagles good depth and to be ranked are included in Hendricksen, a third base- with a back injury and Moore six doubles, a triple and seven could earn some extended play- Chadron State’s schedule out- man, hit .319 a season ago, col- is firmly entrenched in center home runs. ing time. Spring 2010 CSC Athletics 17 Woodhead enjoyed flying high with Jets By Alex Helmbrecht but when I made a catch or season, saw considerable time in Danny Woodhead can’t pin- two to get a first down, you get the regular season and played in point one moment of clarity the feeling you’re helping. I al- two postseason games. when he realized he had made ways felt like I belonged and the “The preseason, regular season it in the NFL after rushing for other players made me feel that and playoffs; each one is a dif- an NCAA record and winning way, too.” ferent step,” he said. “The speed two Harlon Hill Trophies from The Jets finished the 2009 goes up and it’s just a great time a small Division II school in the season with a 9-7 record and being a part of that. We just Nebraska Panhandle. caught fire in the postseason, came up a little short.” In fact, to him, playing in 12 upsetting both Cincinnati and Woodhead shined during the games as a wide receiver and San Diego on the road before preseason, rushing for 226 yards tailback for the New York Jets losing a 30-17 decision to the on 45 carries. He really turned and helping that franchise ad- Indianapolis Colts in the AFC heads in the final preseason vance to an unexpected AFC Championship Game. game against the Philadelphia Championship Game appear- The Colts lost to the New Eagles when he ran for 158 ance was the same game he’s Orleans Saints in the Super yards and two touchdowns on been playing since he was a kid. Bowl in a classic back-and-forth 18 carries in the Jets’ 38-27 vic- “I never really had a mo- game, but Woodhead was one tory in front of 73,000 fans at New York Jets wide receiver Danny Woodhead runs upfield during a ment where I thought ‘I made of the few who didn’t get much the Meadowlands. game last season. Woodhead, a former CSC football player, played 12 it,’” said Woodhead, who enjoyment from watching it. “That game was awesome and games for the Jets in 2009. (Photo by Al Pereira/New York Jets) owned nine NCAA records, “It was tough to watch,” he I showed what I could do,” he For now, though, Woodhead in the morning, practice, and nine Rocky Mountain Athletic said. “Obviously, we all wanted said. “It was a blast. I played in is taking time to relax in the then more meetings in the af- Conference records and 13 to be playing in the Super Bowl the other preseason games, but offseason. He’s been busy ternoon. Chadron State records when he and so it’s different watching in that game I got into a rhythm maintaining his workout regi- “I have basically worked sev- concluded his playing career in it when you know you had a and it was a lot of fun. It was men, playing video games en days a week since July when 2007. chance to play in it.” really helpful to have that per- and helping his wife, Stacia, we went to camp and I need “The first game I played in, I Despite falling short of the formance and that game didn’t around the house. Yet, with all time to just rest and that’s what thought, it’s just football. But Super Bowl, Woodhead was hurt me in any way.” his spare time and proclivity I’ve been doing,” he said. “I then you remember you have an pleased with how he performed However, Woodhead earned toward video games, he hasn’t wanted to work hard because NFL jersey on and it is the real in his ‘rookie’ season. He was his roster spot in the regu- played a game as the Jets on I wanted to help my team in deal. That’s a pretty awesome signed as a free agent by the lar season at wide receiver. He “Madden 2010.” any way possible, but the thing feeling and the playoffs were in- Jets in 2008 but missed the en- made eight receptions for 87 “I still haven’t played as my- people don’t understand is that credible. As the season went on, tire season with an injury. He yards and rushed 15 times for self on Madden,” he joked. “I it’s a job. It’s still fun, don’t I really started to get more com- bounced back, though, and was 64 yards. He was often on the am just atrocious on it and I get me wrong, but it’s a lot of fortable. I had a couple catches, a fixture for the Jets in the pre- field during third downs, giv- couldn’t catch a ball. I think work. ing the Jets another dimension I’m ranked a 46 overall, but I’m “The season was such a roll- to their offense with his versa- really fast.” ercoaster, but I was so blessed tility. Woodhead’s siesta is well with how things went. It was a Catching the ball was nothing earned. During the season and great year, especially since I was new to Woodhead. During his preseason camp, he usually be- able to play and do some things four years at Chadron State he gan his day around 6 in the to help the team. It was really made 129 receptions for 1,417 morning before calling it quits awesome to play on Sundays. yards. in the early evening. He said a It’s something you can’t really “I did a lot of different things normal day featured meetings explain; it’s unbelievable.” but I was still in the back- field a lot of the time,” he said. 2010 Chadron State Football Schedule “Moving to receiver wasn’t in Aug. 28 vs. University of Mary my plans at the beginning, but Sept. 4 at Pittsburg State I wanted to do anything to help Sept. 11 (Bye week) Sept. 18 vs. Western State (Family Day) the team in basically what was Sept. 25 at Adams State Kevin Berg, a Chadron State football player and a Student Athlete my rookie year. It was a great Oct. 2 at Colorado State University-Pueblo Advisory Committee member, throws a pie into the face of football experience to play in some big Oct. 9 vs. University of Nebraska-Kearney coach Todd Auer during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Colorado School of Mines on Feb. 27. The SAAC sponsored games and it was awesome. I Oct. 16 at New Mexico Highlands Pay-2-Pie, a fundraiser that contributed $126 to the Make A Wish couldn’t have been more blessed Oct. 23 vs. Western New Mexico (Homecoming) Foundation. Teams of student-athletes competed against Auer and and I’m thankful for the oppor- Oct. 30 at Fort Lewis athletic director Brad Smith to raise the most money. Since more Nov. 6 vs. Colorado School of Mines money was donated to the coaches, the student-athletes got to put tunities and hopefully I can keep a pie in Auer’s and Smith’s face. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) taking those opportunities.” Nov. 13 at Mesa State Spring 2010 CSC Alumni Class Notes 18 Crawford. He lives in Chadron He lives in Lincoln with his wife She lives in Colorado Springs, with his wife Jolene ’73. Anessa. Colo., with her husband Sam, Karen Kelley ’72 Denver, Michael O’Brien MA ’85 re- daughter Jasmine and son We want to hear from you! Alumni, please continue Colo., retired from the Denver ceived the Oklahoma City Xavier. to let us know about your recent career moves, accom- Public Library in February Mayor’s Public Personnel Niki (Frates) Salomon plishments or adventures. Everyone wants to know 2009. Employee’s Award as a pub- att ’98 is president of the William “Bill” Kuester ’72 lic employee for contributing University of Nebraska Medical how you are doing. Submit news to [email protected]. was inducted into the Elgin to the removal of social, at- Center College of Pharmacy Public School Athletic Hall of titudinal and environmental Alumni Association. She lives in Fame in February for his in- barriers for people with dis- Gothenburg with her husband volvement and achievements abilities. O’Brien was appoint- Aaron att ’97, who is a PA-C Athletic Coaches Association ed the executive director of at the Twin Rivers Urgent Care Miscellaneous Hall of Fame. during his high school career in various sports at Elgin. The the Oklahoma Department of center in North Platte. News Sharon and William Chinery past 36 years he has taught, Rehabilitation in December Allison (Shearer) McBride ’63, Coldwater, Mich., celebrat- coached and served as an ad- 2001. He lives in Newcastle, ’99 received a masters in in- ’50s ed their 50th anniversary Dec. ministrator. He and his wife Okla. structional technology from Don Curtis ’53 and his wife 26, 2009. Pam live in Neligh. Mary Theresa Green ’86 is the University of Nebraska Gloria are retired, living in Anita Shaw ’63, Silverdale, Dorothy McArtor ’72 cele- the sponsor at Alliance High Kearney in May 2009. She lives Arvada, Colo. They are doing Wash., is the founder of brated her 85th birthday. She School for the drama/one act in Broadwater with her hus- volunteer work for two non- CHARCOT Awareness Education is active at the Perkins County teams. The Alliance team took band Ty. profit organizations. Foundation, a non-profit or- Senior Center and writes a first place in the Class B cham- Dustin Ladenburger ’99, ’04 Don Kennedy ’57, Rapid ganization. Charcot Foot is a weekly column for the Tribune pionship. was honored as Nebraska Farm City, S.D., is the Lieutenant devastating bone deterioration Sentinel, a monthly column for Mendel Miller ’87 was named Bureau’s 2009 Young Farmers Governor Elect of Region 4 disease. More information is church and every Monday lis- assistant state veterinarian in and Ranchers Achievement South Dakota Kiwanis, and available at charcotawareness. tens to children read at Grant South Dakota in September Award winner at the Nebraska the West River AARP Action org. Elementary. 2009. He lives in Pierre, S.D. Farm Bureau convention in Team Leader in western South Wilma Quelle att ’65 is a re- Nina Fortkamp ’72 Wauneta, Terry Patrick ’88 is the Kearney. Dustin was selected Dakota. tired teacher from Nebraska celebrated her 87th birthday flight test program manager on the basis of performance in Don Mahlman ’58 was and the Navajo Reservation. and is still involved with the at Edwards Air Force Base in farm or ranch management, presented the President’s She has authored a book school art department. She tu- California. He lives in California setting and achieving goals, Council of Service and Civic “Steps to Navajo History,” tors elementary students in City. overcoming obstacles, and Participation award for his which is a set of Navajo bi- reading and continues to sub- service to the community and 4,000-plus hours of volunteer ographies that travel through stitute teach when needed. ’90s Farm Bureau. Dustin lives in 250 years of tribal histo- Stratton. work with various organiza- Dennis Hubbard BS ’72, MS Mike Newman ’91 was an- tions. Don lives in Fairbury. ry. The book was chosen by nounced as one of three recipi- PublishAmerica Publishing ’79 retired from teaching af- ’00s ter 35 years in August 2009. ents of the 2009 First Quarter ’60s Company as a nominee for the Achievement Award from the Paul Briseno ’00 has been “Oprah Book Club” selection. Dennis lives in Chadron and hired as the assistant city Connie (Prewitt) ’61 and taught in Pine Ridge, S.D. International Aerobatic Club Herb Madison ’61 celebrated Wilma lives in Mesa, Ariz. for achievements in aerobatic manager for the City of Hays, their 50th wedding anniversa- Gary Streeks ’67 retired from Richard Reinert ’74 retired flight and competition scor- Kansas, where he lives with his ry Nov. 27, 2009. They live in Blue Cross/Blue Shield after 21 as a professional rodeo clown, ing. Newman was featured in wife Heidi and their children. North Platte. years. He lives in Lincoln. which he started in 1972. He the International Aerobatic Kallene (O’Connor) West lived in North Platte with his Club magazine. He and his wife ’00 is employed with Modern Joe McKay ’62 and his wife ’70s wife Chris ’74. They are em- Louise are retired and live in Cindy live in Ogallala. Woodmen of America as a fi- Mary (Peters) Ash ’70 ployed at North Platte High nancial planner and was named Kalispell, Mont. Joe coached School, Richard as the activi- Mike Samp ’91 was pro- girls track and won 12 state Arcadia, retired May 2009 after moted to assistant chief of the Colorado Rookie of the teaching 39 years at Arcadia ties director and Chris as a Year and the Colorado Agent championships. He has been secretary. police of the University of inducted into the Montana Public Schools. Wyoming Police Department in of the Year for 2009. Kallene Coaches Hall of Fame, Chadron Fred Hagman ’71 has been Monica Kramer BS ’75 MS January 2009. His wife Missy and her husband Jake ’00 live State Athletic Hall of Fame promoted to the branch man- ’95 Stapleton, was honored (Gingrich) ’96 is the pro- in Pueblo, Colo., where Jake is and the National High School ager at Security First Bank in as the education winner at the gram assistant of the Honors employed with Professional Bull 2009 Women of Achievement Program at the University of Riders, Inc., and was named banquet in North Platte. The Wyoming. They live in Laramie, the controller for the company categories included volunteer, Wyo. in December 2009. business, social services, gov- Dr. Jason Hesser ’02 has ernment, youth and education. Esther Davison ’92, Pine Bluffs, Wyo., has published a joined the Crete Area Medical ’80s book “Goodness and Mercy,” Center as a full-time physician. Jason recently returned from Jill (Cook) Wright ’81 re- which is about her parents as missionaries in China. Iraq, completing his military ceived her master in adminis- service with the Army National tration from San Houston State Cara (Porter) Rieb ’95 and Guard. During his deployment, University in Huntsville, Texas. her husband Dennis took a trip Captain Hesser served as a She lives in Spring, Texas. to Ireland in September 2009. Field Surgeon with the 248th Antonio Escamilla ’83 retired They live in Cortez, Colo. Area Support Medical Company from the State of Wyoming as Lenessa (Herring) Keehn out of Georgia. He is rotating a probation/parole officer but ’96 is a teacher at Lead- at both the Crete and Wilber has been appointed a mem- Deadwood High School and is clinics. He lives in Crete with ber of the Parole Board to the currently serving a two-year his wife Kate (Ebke) ’02 and State of Wyoming. He lives in term on the South Dakota their son Owen. Kate is also a Cheyenne, Wyo., with his wife Association for Career and physician with the Crete Area Brian Webster ‘88 and Matthew Kanarick ‘89 completed the Peggy (Klein) ’71 who is a li- Technology Educators Board of Medical Center. sixth annual Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh, N.C., February censed clinical social worker. Directors as the business di- Heath Linn ’02 and his broth- 6. Beginning at the NC State Belltower, each runner runs 2 miles Mark Brohman ’85 has vision president. She lives in er Chris Linn have recently to the Krispy Kreme store on Peace St. in Raleigh. After down- been nominated president of Deadwood with her husband purchased the Village Foods ing a full dozen of the famous Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the run- Friends of UNL State Museum Josh. market in Morrill. ner must run the 2 miles back — all in one hour. We would like to and is serving on the Mayor’s Amy (Wiese) Cofield ’96 is a Jennifer (Pritchett) Brown thank Coach Ryan Baily for providing the CSC shirts worn during Environmental Task Force and secondary math teacher in the ’00 received her CPA license the challenge. UNL’s Water Policy Task Force. Academy School District 20. April 2009. She has been pro- Spring 2010 CSC Alumni Class Notes 19 moted to senior accountant hired as an assistant football in Norfolk where Brittany is an 25, 2009. Eastin joins brother Dorshorst ’09, Hay Springs, at Fred A. Lockwood and Co. coach at Western State College occupational therapist. Cason. Lance is in the Army Jan. 15, 2010. P.C. Jennifer lives in Chadron in Gunnison, Colo. Tessa Covington ’05 and stationed at Fort Hood and Chloe Serena to Marinda with her husband Bryan ’00, Clint Jordan ’06 is practicing Chad White ’05 were mar- Erin is a geometry teacher at (Collier) ’02 and Devin Scott who is a teacher at Wolf Creek with Family First Dental in Loup ried May 2, 2009. They live in Copperas Cove High School. ’02, Clarkson, Oct. 19, 2009. Schools, Pine Ridge, S.D. City after graduating dental Sabetha, Kan. Ashlyn Lee to Bandy and Cory She joins brother Bryon. Todd Lowery MA ’02 is school in 2009. Jennifer Weinmeister ’05 Wahlstrom att ’97, Firth, Sophie to Jennifer the head volleyball coach Alicia Longe ’06 is a physician and Joseph Gaul were mar- Dec. 20, 2009. She joins sib- (Pickering) ’02 and Michael at the University of Texas assistant with the Columbus ried Aug. 15, 2009. Jennifer is lings Jacey, Colton and Karlie. Coleman ’02, Hershey, June at Brownsville and Texas Medical Center. a family teacher at St. Joseph’s Evan Granger to Randy ’97 23, 2009. Southmost College and won Children’s Home in Torrington, and Hilary (Hulbert) Strom the Red River Mountain Kiel Cook ’07 is the man- Korbin Scott and Braxton Lee ager at Sieck Land & Cattle in Wyo., and they live in Morrill. ’01, Gering, July 1, 2009. He to Tonya (Novasio) ’02 and Conference with a 30-0 record joins sisters Emma and Ella. in 2009, qualifying for the NAIA Martin, S.D. Rachel Novakovich ’05 and Cody Barent ’02. Roberts, National Volleyball Tournament. Jed German ’07 has joined Jeremiah Vardiman ’05 were Brookelyn Starr to Cassidy Mont., May 9, 2008. Todd was recently named the Contryman Associates, P.C., in married Oct. 10, 2009. They (Cain) ’98 and Jay Camino Jackson Wilder to Jason director of intercollegiate ath- Scottsbluff as an accountant live in Buffalo, Wyo. Rachel is ’99, Buffalo, Wyo., Jan. 4, ’02 and Cody (Wilder) letics at the University. in their tax department. Jed the 4-H youth extension edu- 2010. She joins brothers Ben Anderson ’03, Gillette, Wyo., graduated with his master in cator and Jeremiah is finishing and Bryce. Oct. 2, 2009. He joins brother Shawn Benton ’03 is the his master’s in wildlife biology Alliance city finance manager. professional accountancy from Jonas Bernt to Beth and Shaun Matthew. the University of Nebraska in in addition to being an appren- Daugherty ’99, The Colony, He lives in Alliance with his tice farrier. Ronan Timothy to Wes and wife Keri (Stricker) ’03 and Lincoln in December 2009. Texas, Dec. 3, 2009. Melissa (Wagner) Jones three daughters, Saige, Drew Shannon Reimann ’06 and Jenna Sadie to Cynthia ’03, Sundance, Wyo., Nov. and Grae. Marriages Derik Underwood were mar- (Cooley) ’98 and Cory 19, 2009. He joins brother ried Jan. 1, 2010. They live Degnan ’99, Ulysses, Kan., Johnavon. Tim ’03 and Stephanie ’80s in Alliance where Shannon (Stoll) Hruby ’06 were hon- Jan. 4, 2010. She joins sister Kevin Andrew to Sean ’03 and Harvey Foos ’83 and Elena is a teacher at Grandview Abigail. ored recently by the Farm Pechenitchnikova were mar- Elementary. Becky (Stewart) Wolfe ’02, Bureau as Excellence in ried Aug. 29, 2009. They live in ’00s McCook, July 30, 2009. He Agriculture winners. The JoAnna Tatman ’06 and joins brother Mark. Edwards, Colo., and Harvey is David Ver Meer were mar- Lillian Marie and Greyeton award is one given as part of employed at the Lions Square Layla Keegan to Shannon Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers ried Sept. 25, 2009. They live Guyer to Kelly and Kimberly Lodge in Vail. in Larchwood, Iowa and both (Johnson) Sudbeck, Cozad, (Jennings) BA ’03, MA ’04 and Ranchers program. They and Dallas Balzly ’03, Salt ranch near Marsland with their ’90s work for a Pre-K-12 Christian Dec. 18, 2009. curriculum publishing company Lake City, Utah, May 30, 2009. daughter, Sophie. Brandon Rock ’97 and Sanna Carson to Jeff and Kimberly in the marketing department. Blane Edward to Megan Reckling were married June 8, (Duysen) Wickersham ’00, Laura Vaughan ’03 re- David is a senior graphic de- (Ostrander) ’04 and Aaron 2009. They live in Long Valley, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Oct. 28, ceived her bachelor of sci- signer and JoAnna is a techni- Hird ’06, Grants, N.M., Jan. S.D. 2009. He joins brother Calvin. ence in nursing degree from cal copywriter. 24, 2010. the UNMC College of Nursing Gaitlin Gunner and Reece West Nebraska Division in ’00s Amy Blemn ’07 and Spencer Rhyannon to Sarah (Keim) Miles Samuel and Clare Scottsbluff, December 2009. Angela Dewald ’00 and Lease were married Aug. 7, att ’00 and Kevin Janssen Margaret to Nathan and Anthony Simmons ’01 were 2009. They live in Gering. Nicholl (Micek) Weber ’04, Kalyn Mead ’04 served as as- ME ’09, Omaha, Sept. 7, married July 3, 2009. They Julie Christensen ’08 and 2009. Pierce, March 5, 2010. They sistant coach for the Wheatland live in Sheridan, Wyo., where join sister Emanuell Marie. Wyoming High School drama James Innes ’07 were mar- Linda Ann (Lindy) to Jim and Angela is a financial advisor for ried Oct. 17, 2009. They live Amy (Bradfield) Cornelius Neacy to Kirby and Dixie team. The Wheatland team Edward Jones. won first place in their division in Gillette, Wyo., where Julie ’00, Farmington, N.M., Jan. 14, (Daily) Berger ’05, Saratoga, at the Wyoming State Drama Ashley Hughes att ’03 and teaches first grade and James 2009. Wyo., Jan. 30, 2010. is a detention officer for the tournament at Casper College. Joe Martin ’06 were married Brynnar Kai to Curt ’01 and Brayden to Lee ’06 and Julie June 24, 2006. They live in Campbell County Sheriff’s (Spenner) Burenheide ’06, Lyndsey Rice ’04 is an aca- Office. Crystal (Harris) Bach ’01, Potter where Ashley is the di- Chadron, Oct. 27, 2009. Tilden, Jan. 23, 2009. demic advisor at the University rector of the Potter-Dix Early of Nebraska at Omaha. Ryan Milner MS ’08 and Carson to Alisa and Dustin Learning Facility and Joe teach- Sarah Thomas, current staff, MacKenzi to John and Kathy Erica Parish ’05 received a es 7-12 social studies, physi- (Chrisman) Frush ’04, Des Favinger ’06, Cozad, were married Sept. 12, 2009. September 2009. bachelor of science in nursing cal education and coaches all They live in Chadron where Moines, Iowa, Nov. 11, 2008. degree from the University of seasons. Sarah is the Nelson Physical Kathy is an associate profes- Paisley Michele to Lacey Nebraska College of Nursing in Activities Center coordinator sor in Podiatry College at Des (LeZotte) ’06 and Ryan Shelley Fischer ’02 and Moines University. Omaha, December 2009. Aaron Reichmuth were married and Ryan is adjunct faculty. Hoffman ’07, Whitefish, Zane Limbach ’05 has been Sept. 12, 2009. They live in Addison Marie to Amy and Mont., Nov. 1, 2009. She Giselle Andersen ’09 and joins sister Sydney. Ryan is assigned as branch manager Humphrey. Jacob Kruse were married Matt Mason ’01, Thermopolis, and senior lender for Security Wyo., June 17, 2009. the physical education teach- Lisa Thiessen ’02 and Matt Sept. 5, 2009. They live in er and head wrestling coach First Bank at the Harrison Bahns were married Aug. 22, Lincoln while Giselle continues Braxton to Kendra Bank, Harrison. at Whitefish High School and 2009. They live near Clarkson. her education at the University (Petersen) ’01 and Tadd Lacey is a kindergarten teacher Schmid ’01, Eagle, Nov. 19, Brooke Martin ’05 graduated Daniel Dorwart ’02 and of Nebraska-Lincoln. at Muldown Elementary. from Kansas State University 2009. Jennifer Koza ’04 were mar- Aiden to Cassie and Jesse College of Veterinary Medicine ried Jan. 2, 2010. They live Future Eagles… Kassie Danielle to Klinton and May 15, 2009. She lives in Hammer ’08, Spearfish, S.D., in Sidney where Dan is a high ’80s Jennifer (Wales) Dieken Dec. 18, 2009. Glenwood Springs, Colo., and ’01, Elmendorf Air Force Base, school teacher and basketball Reanna to Duane and is an intern veterinarian at coach and Jenn is a financial Ala., April 9, 2009. Glenwood Veterinary Clinic. Jeaninne Davis ’88, Brady, In Loving consultant at Memorial Health Aug. 31, 2009. She joins sister Hudson Patrick to Diana and Andrew Lenzen ’05 will serve Center. Patrick Friesen ’02, Omaha, as the interim associate dean Robin. Memory Brooke Weinrich att ’04 and Oct. 19, 2009. William Best, friend, Las at the WNCC Sidney campus Brad Nowak were married Oct. ’90s until a permanent replace- Kallie Lynn to Travis and Vegas, Nev., died Dec. 2, 2009. 17, 2009. They live in Hawaii Alexa to Shawn ’94 and ment is hired. Lenzen has been Kristie (Luebe) Mundorf ’02, Fern Bieganski, friend, where Brad is stationed at Nicole (Langley) Shoemaker teaching mathematics at WNCC Springview, Sept. 28, 2009. Chadron, died Jan. 19, 2010. Hickam Air Force Base. ’97, Potter, Sept. 14, 2009. since 2002. He lives in Sidney Jacob Michael to Joseph Edwin Bartling, current stu- with his wife Lydia and five Brittany Smith att ’04 and Eastin Kraig to Lance att ‘97 ’02 and Sarah (Murray) children. Tommaso Pagano were mar- and Erin (Johnson) Falzone ried July 11, 2009. They live ’99, Kempner, Texas, Nov. continued on next page Jas Bains MS ’06 has been Spring 2010 CSC Alumni News 20 dent, Chadron, died March 7, ’60s 2010. Don Schmaderer—A James Kommers ’62, Infant son Josh Liam, born Chandler, Ariz., died Nov. 27, to Jason ’02 and Theresa 2009. Coming (Cool) Simpson ’06, Living Legacy Member Morrison, Colo., died Jan. 20, Sarah Genoways ’65, Attractions 2010. Lincoln, died Dec. 13, 2009. Linda Ross MA ’65, Buffalo, Don Schmaderer recalls remained one of his interests. ’30s Wyo., died Jan. 16, 2010. that when he was a student at He keeps tabs on the athlet- Agnes Amateis att ’30s, BS Carl “Butch” Campbell ’68, Chadron State College in the ic teams and other develop- ’68, Bridgeport, died Nov. 19, Roswell, N.M., died Aug. 4, April early 1960s, he was a member ments and tries to get back 2009. 2009. of a strategic planning group to the campus at least once a Anastasia Hopkins att ’30s, Deloris Anderson ’69, 22-25 Theatre: “A Midsummer BS 71, North Platte, died July Lodgepole, died Jan. 12, 2010. Night’s Dream,” Memorial Hall that tried to envision what year. Don has designated one 28, 2009. ’70s 24 Alumni Gathering the campus might look like of his IRA’s for the Living Martha Raben ’36, Crawford, died Jan. 25, 2010. Jacque Schmiedt MS ’70, in Palm Desert, Calif. as more of the nation’s “baby Legacy program through the Dora McHenry ’39, Sioux SPE ’79, Wheatland, Wyo., boomers” sought higher edu- Chadron State Foundation, died Dec. 3, 2009. 25 Faculty Recital: Adam Lambert cation and the college grew. and has this to say about his City, Iowa, died Jan. 24, 2010. and James Margetts, Eric Snook MS ’72, Chadron, “We tried to imagine what ’50s died Dec. 21, 2009. 3 p.m. Chicoine Atrium would happen,” he said. Harry Taylor ’50, Moore, Gary Huber ’75, Newcastle, 27 Wind Symphony “There was really nothing east Okla., died Dec. 14, 2009. Wyo., died Aug. 9, 2009. and Community Symphonic of Crites Hall then, and what Robert S Nygaard ’55, Apple Leroy “Bud” Bruce SPE ’78, Valley, Calif., died Dec. 27, Sidney, died July 2, 2009. Band Concert, developed was about 10 times 2009. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall more than we ever anticipated. Gwen Peltz ’56, Rimrock, ’80s 27 Softball postgame celebration, It was fun to watch the col- Ariz., died Feb. 10, 2010. Kenneth Schroder ’89, Hay 6 p.m. Country Kitchen lege grow and develop. Now, Ben Crouse ’57, Papillion, Springs, died Dec. 29, 2009. died Dec. 25, 2009. 30 Vocal and Jazz Ensemble, I’m glad to see that planning is ’90s underway for more improve- Dean Haney ’57, Hyannis, Joshua Hawthorne att ’94, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall died April 19, 2009. Ellensburg, Wash., died Jan. ments through the Vision Noel Gray ’58 and former 17, 2010. MAy 2011 program.” faculty, Chadron, died Dec. Cindi (Mader) Sutton ’94, 26, 2009. 7 Ivy Day Don was a farm boy from Scottsbluff, died Nov. 2, 2009. Stuart who was recruited to 8 Graduation play football for the Eagles 15-16 Softball Skills camp by coaches Bill Baker and 22 Alumni Gathering Dudley Draxton. He was a Don Schmaderer in New Castle, N.H. freshman on the Eagles’ un- decision: “Being involved in 22-23 Softball Team Camp defeated team in 1958 and my community taught me that 28 Post Playhouse Opening, was an all-conference player we need to develop partner- Fort Robinson State Park and captain of the 1961 team ships to make progress. Now his senior year. He recalls his is a good time to create a part- June scholarship was a job in the nership with Chadron State cafeteria that paid 30 cents an College and its Vision 2011 2-16 Football Camps hour and some of his meals. drive. 4-6 Men’s Basketball Team Camps He also found time to serve as “Ross Armstrong and 5-6 Softball All-Around Camp vice president of the Student his wife, Ruby, and other 14-17 Women’s Basketball Senate his senior year. Chadron State faculty mem- Youth Camp Don has been a banker in bers treated me like family, This is Chadron State’s first ever 18-20 Women’s Basketball Team Camp his hometown most of his creating an environment for 20-23 Wrestling Camp career. He had a setback in learning that gave me a good comprehensive campaign! June 2009, when his wife, start for future success. I am We are securing gifts and pledges from alumni and friends, 22-25 Team Distance Running Camp Sally, passed away. He’s thank- happy that Chadron State businesses and foundations to help with three goals: 25-26 Men’s Basketball ful that his three children College, as a small, progressive capital funds, endowment funds and annual funds. College Bound Camp and nine grandchildren live college, continues to improve 25-27 Track and Field in Nebraska. He continues the educational opportunities For information regarding: Technique Camps to serve as chairman of the for its students. donating online, the campaign’s three initiatives, 27-30 Men’s Basketball Youth Camp board of the Tri-County Bank, “We can all be a part of this the campaign video, and the National Campaign which has branches in nearby partnership with Chadron Leadership Council Check www.csc.edu for specifics on any of the above events. Atkinson and Bassett, and he State by establishing scholar- is involved in several commu- ships for students and sup- Go to our Web site at nity organizations. porting the Vision 2011 fund www.csc.edu/foundation/vision2011 Chadron State College has drive.”

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