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Cowleyalumninewsletterfall07.Pdf COWLEY alumni & friends newsletter f a l l 2 0 0 7 contents Cowley grads find success, happiness in Bley Associates Architects until becoming a licensed Architect in 2003. 2-3 11 Colorado “Initially you are an intern until you work enough the Freelands Aviation Graduation / hours under a licensed Architect, after which you can EMS Education at Cowley. Aimee came to Cowley to think about what I wanted start taking exams to become licensed yourself,” Chris lthough they are a long way A on a Danceline scholarship, where to pursue in my degree area and said. from Ark City, Chris and Aimee she helped the Tigerette dance gave me the one-on-one time Aimee’s first job in Greeley included working for Freeland have not forgotten how 4 12 team win nationals in their divi- with instructors that I would have Bonnie Dean Associates, a public relations and Cowley College helped them on Bruce Crouse / ACJC Reunion sion. never received going to a much marketing firm for two years. Afterwards, she worked Todd Shepard their road to success. Also during her time at Cowley, larger school,” Aimee said. for five years for Hospice and Palliative Care of North- The couple, which have three Aimee was selected as a home- After Cowley, Aimee transferred ern Colorado in various positions from Community children and currently reside in coming candidate and was named to Wichita State University, Development Assistant to Human Resources Manager. Greeley, CO., graduated from Ark 5 13 the Overall Outstanding Student where she realized what an asset Both Aimee and Chris have fond memories of their City High School in 1990. The Frank Arnold Tiger Skins of Arkansas City. She worked in Cowley was to her education. time at Cowley, and each consider former Cowley two began dating not long after “The low teacher to student instructor Paul Stirnaman to have been one of their high school. Aimee graduated from ratios certainly helped my grades,” favorite instructors. Cowley College in 1992, while “By going to Aimee said. “There were more “There are so many people that made my time Chris attended Cowley during the 6 14 opportunities to be involved t Cowley memorable,” Aimee said. Cowley I was a Second in the Pepsi / Blitz Drive / Multicultural 1991-1992 academic year. from student activities to being Their children are, Chase 8, Lanie 4, and Bridger 1. NATYCAA standings Scholarship Program Chris, the son of former Ark City able to think a Student Ambassador; and a City Manager Curt Freeland, and his chance to mature in my wife, Cindy, is employed at Aller about what I schooling.” Lingle Architects in Fort Collins, wanted to pursue After high school, Chris was CO. a Rotary exchange student in 7 15 Ken Spurgeon Jodi Sanderholm He began working for the compa- in my degree Aabenraa, Denmark, prior to Scholarship ny after becoming a licensed archi- area and gave coming back for a year at Cowley. tect in 2003. His current position After attending Cowley Chris entails the drafting of construction me the one-on- went to school at Kansas State drawings for buildings and managing one time with University where he received those buildings through construc- a degree in Architecture in 1997. tion. “My time at KSU was easier 8 16 instructors that MICT graduation Arts at Cowley Aimee, whose maiden name because many of my fresh- is Aubert, works for the City of I would have man requirements were already Greeley in the City Manager’s office never received completed at Cowley,” Chris said. as part of their Public Information During his time at Kansas State, Division. Her job as Marketing going to a much Chris proposed to Aimee during and Publicity Coordinator includes a trip to Greece at the Temple assisting the Public Information larger school,” 9 17 of Athena, Cape Sunion. The PBL Award We heard from... Officer, City website updates, couple was married in Ark City in Cowley’s Alumni & Development, production of the City newsletter, January 1997. After a honeymoon and Dean of Students offices as and includes show production, script in Cancun, Mexico, they headed a student assistant. During the writing, teleprompter programming back to Manhattan, Kan. since summer months, she worked at 10 18-23 and talent scheduling. Chris still had one semester of Cowley mowing grass and plant- Interior Design / Thank You’s In addition, she is a regular on- Architecture school remaining. ing and maintaining flowers all EMS Education camera talent as co-host of the City’s After a short stay in Topeka work- over campus. She credits her time monthly Inside Greeley news maga- ing for the Kansas Bar Associa- at Cowley with helping her get to zine program, something she says she tion, Chris accepted a job offer where she is today. never would have imagined doing. from Bley Associates Architects “By going to Cowley I was able Their story dates back to their years in Greeley in 1998. He worked for 2 | alumni news April 2007 | 3 Crouse receives award for exellence in Arnold named 2007 Conrad and Janet teaching the CTE department that contin- Crouse was also instrumental in Jimison Booster of the Year ually support and encourage me to the college receiving a $125,000 strive for excellence.” Kansas Department of Commerce ust happy to be nominated, regular fixture at Cowley College J Crouse was recognized for grant towards equipment purchas- A program under the rules of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Bruce Crouse, the department athletic events and actively involved promoting excellence and growth es for the new Center for Techni- Conference. chair of career and technical in the adopt-a-player program, Frank in career and technical education cal Excellence in Winfield. The Tiger Booster Club has continued to grow in each of Saia’s 12 education at Cowley College, was Arnold, Cowley College Social Science at the postsecondary level. Sheree Utash, vice president years at the school. surprised to learn he was named Department instructor, was named the Crouse, who has taught non- of academic affairs, is proud of “We are successful in athletics because of the Tiger Booster Club,” the Kansas Council on Workforce 2007 Conrad and Janet Jimison Tiger destructive testing at Cowley since Crouse’s accomplishments and Saia said. Education (KWCE) 2007 Award Booster of the Year. 1993, has helped the program glad to see him recognized on a Arnold, who also serves as the mayor of Newkirk (Okla.), thor- Winner for Excellence in Teach- “Frank has been a major contribu- become highly successful and state level. oughly enjoys being at Cowley. ing during the KACTE Annual tor to our athletic program for student sought after by business and indus- “Bruce is very deserving of this “Cowley is a great place to work,” Arnold said. Conference held August 6 in athletes since he has been employed try in several states. honor and award for his vision Topeka. here as a member of the faculty,” He has helped the program and dedication to ensuring that Crouse, who was recognized for Cowley College athletic director Tom expand to Sumner County, where our college is meeting the needs of his work at the Winfield Center Saia said. “The reason we have one the Mulvane IT Center was built business and industry in technical for Technical Excellence, was also of the top athletic programs in the in 2004, and in 2006 he began and workforce education,” Utash one of four finalists for the 2007 country is because of people like Frank working in Winfield on a new said. “He continues to raise the Community Leadership Award. Arnold and our Booster Club.” career and technical program bar of excellence for career and “It is an honor to be recognized Arnold, who serves as the associate called Mechatronics. Crouse technical education while creat- by your pears not once but twice,” coordinator for Cowley’s adopt-a-player worked with business and industry, ing avenues to enhance student Crouse said. “I am pleased to program, was surprised to receive the school districts, and community success and community aware- receive these awards, but need to honor, which is in its 12th year of members to make the program a ness.” thank the college and members of existence. reality. “I am tickled to death,” Arnold said. “I am honored to be included in such a good group of fellow winners of the Social Science instructor receives Stirnaman award.” Award Shepherd, who has worked at Arnold is in his eighth year teach- Cowley since 1999, was honored ing history and government classes to receive the award. at Cowley. He became involved in Todd Shepherd, instructor/ “This means a lot to me because Cowley athletics through the adopt-a- chair of Cowley College’s Social I know there are a lot of quality player program. Science Department, became the “The students appreciate people instructors here,” Shepherd said. Conrad and Janet Jimison Tiger Boosters of the Year: sixth recipient of the Paul Stirna- going to their games and they get to see “I want to thank my department 1996 - Irv Cramer man Memorial Award for Teach- me in a different light,” Arnold said. as well as my wife and son. I could 1997 - Kenny Gilmore ing Excellence. Although there were several worthy not do what I do without their 1998 - John and Janice Hitchcock Shepherd received the award candidates for the award, Saia felt support.” 1999 - Peggy Paton, Oscar Kimmel, Hubert and Millie Johnston during the All-College In-Service Arnold was the obvious choice. Besides serving as department 2000 - Conrad Jimison held August 9 in the Earle N.
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