Fall 2012 • Volume 5 • Number 3 Behind the Scenes Grounds to Impress

Campus Superheroes Hard at Play Connecting the Dots from the President Angelo State University Features: Grounds to Impress ...... 14 Fall 2012 Vol. 5, No. 3 14 Dear Friends: Believing you never get a second chance to make a first Angelo State University impression, ASU groundskeepers bring their skills to the Member, Texas Tech University System The summer of 2012 was again busy on campus as we hosted more than 2,000 students for never-ending task of keeping the campus groomed. summer school classes and nearly 8,000 others for a variety of camps and leadership clinics. Board of Regents Jerry E. Turner, Chair, Blanco Campus Superheroes ...... 18 So, in spite of continued drought conditions, which limited our ability to water our plants and Mickey L. Long, Vice Chair, Midland Larry K. Anders, Dallas If the old adage “it’s not what you know but who you know” trees, the campus was abuzz with activity and energy. L. Frederick “Rick” Francis, El Paso Debbie Montford, San Antonio is true, then the person each ASU student should know is the Nancy Neal, Lubbock departmental secretary. As I regularly note, universities are really small cities because of all the services that they must John Field Scovell, Dallas provide to residents and visitors alike. ASU certainly fits that role since all we are missing is John D. Steinmetz, Lubbock John Walker, Houston Hard at Play ...... 22 a fire house and its associated fire engines and pumpers! But what really defines a city is the Suzanne Taylor, Austin University Recreation and Intramurals staff make sure plenty of variety of talented employees who work to keep the lights on, the offices open and the grounds Chancellor opportunities are available for fun and games. In the process, Kent Hance, Lubbock immaculate. Because their important role on campus is sometimes taken for granted, we de- ASU has earned a national reputation in intramurals. cided to highlight ASU “behind the scenes” for this issue of the magazine. Here you will visit Angelo State University Joseph C. Rallo President: Dr. Joseph C. Rallo 26 underground ASU, where our heating, cooling and water are managed; meet our academic Provost and Vice President Connecting the Dots ...... 24 department secretaries, who provide exceptional support to faculty and students alike; and for Academic Affairs: Dr. Brian J. May While it may be the digital era, print is far from obsolete. Vice President for Finance and connect with our Intramurals Program staff, who field hundreds of teams in sports ranging Administration: Michael Reid For an inkling of just how important printed materials are Vice President for Student Affairs and to ASU, just ask the guys in the Print Shop. from badminton to ultimate Frisbee. Clearly, the success of ASU is defined by the enthusiasm, Enrollment Management: Dr. Javier Flores professionalism and hard work of these dedicated individuals. Angelo State University Magazine Recipe for Success ...... 26 The Angelo State University Magazine Cities are also defined by their leadership, and after three national searches ASU has filled is published three times a year by the Come meals or snacks, Chartwells offers a variety of options ASU Office of Communications and Marketing, for ASU students. Granted it’s not mom’s cooking, but in several important positions over the past few months. First, Dr. Brian May was selected as the ASU Station #11021, San Angelo, TX 76909-1021; 325-942-2248; Fax: 325-942-2238; many cases it’s better and more varied. permanent Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. May previously had been the [email protected]. Dean of Graduate Studies and a Professor of Animal Science at ASU. Second is our new Vice ASU Magazine Staff Underground ASU ...... 30 President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Dr. Javier Flores, who previously Editor: Preston Lewis The Central Plant and the campus tunnel system are central to Associate Editor: Tom Nurre Jr. served as Provost of Howard College’s Big Spring campus. Most recently, Sean Johnson joined Director of Graphics: Michael Martin keeping ASU buildings – and people – comfortable during the ASU from Division I University of North Dakota to assume the position of Athletic Director, Graphic Artist: Gabrielle Miller Design Assistant: Leonor Constancio vagaries of West Texas weather. 30 following the retirement of Kathleen Brasfield. The leadership of these individuals will be es- Photographers: Danny Meyer Tina Doyle sential to the ability of ASU to meet its 10,000 student goal by 2020. Writers: Roy Ivey Jayna Phinney Sections Rebekah Brackin I hope that you enjoy this issue as we highlight those “unsung” heroes who make ASU such Brandon Ireton President’s Message ...... Opposite an exceptional place. Wes Bloomquist Graduate Assistant: Troy L. Sayles Student Assistants: Kimberley Parker Along the Mall ...... 4 Sincerely, Austin Lopez Ongoing Influence … Facing the Future … Meet Dominic … Briefs … Angelo Staters Logan Reynolds

Alumni Association Athletics ...... 32 Contributors: Erin M. Whitford Melinda Springer Home at Last … Ahead of Her Time … Fans-tastic: The Undefeated & Following a Champion … AJ Lopez III Sports Briefs … Fall Sports Previews Joseph C. Rallo © 2012 Angelo State University All Rights Reserved Alumni Honorees ...... 41 President Editor’s Note: In this issue, ASU Magazine Merl Brandon … Hazel Dooley … Stephanie Stoebe … Lt. Col. Stephen Magnan … looks behind the mask, so to speak, at ASU Dr. Ewell E. “Pat” Murphy Jr. … Dr. John Duke … Dr. Sangeeta Singg … Wendy Storms people and offices outside the classroom that make the university successful. Alumni Association...... 46 Bestselling Blogger … Return of the Ring … Class Notes … In Memoriam … Donors

On the Cover: Numerous activities – such as the welding of Ray Simmons – go on behind the scenes to make for a great college experience at Angelo State. (Photo by Danny Meyer)

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Though his tenure as Angelo State So, I have always believed in strategic plan- different alternative? That’s a huge, huge University president will end this fall, Dr. ning, which is future-oriented, but I’ve also potential stumbling block and the largest the Rallo Legacy Joseph C. Rallo will continue to shape the believed it should be a living document. challenge out there right now.” direction of the university in his new posi- “What has made it more interesting is Rallo believes that Angelo State remains Over his five-year tenure as Angelo State University’s fourth president and the tion as vice chancellor of academic affairs that in higher education, oftentimes, we do a powerful educational option because of its ninth since the institution began as a community college, Dr. Joseph C. Rallo for the Texas Tech University System. straight-line extrapolations, if you will. We demographic with a large majority of enroll- has helped reshape ASU’s future. During his ASU tenure of five-plus years, assume the year 2020 is going to look like ees being first-generation college students, These are a baker’s dozen of his accomplishments since he began work on Rallo has helped reshape the university by the year 2012. That can be a dangerous as- and its ability to help those students succeed. June 1, 2007: tying fiscal resources more closely to strate- sumption and that is one of the things, par- “I have been at places, like the Air Force gic plans, envisioning ASU as a residential ticularly in my new job, that I am trying to Academy, Rutgers and others with a differ- • Instilled a sense of competitive purpose for the campus, elevating ASU in campus, expanding academic programs and convey to the board. There are trends out ent demographic,” Rallo said. “Here what most rankings for Texas public universities. increasing external funding, both through there that are very troubling and that are I like is the fact that the vast majority of • Broadened the national recognition and reputation of ASU through listings federal grants and private fundraising. not a repetition of what was.” students who come here, come here not in publications, including Princeton Review’s annual “Best Colleges” edition At the top of his list of accomplishments For instance, some major institutions because they feel entitled, but rather be- and U.S. News and World Report’s College Guide for least student debt. such as Massachusetts Institute of Tech- cause they recognize the opportunity the since he took over on June 1, 2007, Rallo • Created Angelo State University Magazine to provide a quality publication to nology have started offering free online university offers. That’s where I think this puts instilling a sense of competitive pur- tell the ASU story. pose for the campus. courses, and some such as the University university really shines. It really can trans- Established the ASU Multicultural Center with its related programming. “I have no tolerance for whining and of Wisconsin system and Northern Arizo- form a young man or young woman from • lack of competitiveness,” Rallo said. “What na University are offering online course- some small town with few opportunities • Enhanced significantly ASU’s study abroad opportunities and created the bothered me when I arrived was the atti- work and creating exams to test for com- and, because of the smaller size and the in- Center for International Studies. tude that ‘we’re in West Texas and no stu- petency. Both Wisconsin and Northern teractions with faculty, really provide them • Achieved Hispanic Serving Institution status, broadening ASU’s ability to dents will come out here. Therefore, we just Arizona have just announced that if you the opportunity to succeed. That’s what I compete for significant U.S. Department of Education Title V funds, resulting need to be happy with what we get.’ Just take those free, open software courses think really is a positive side of the Angelo in $8 million in grants to date. and pass their tests, they will turn that State culture.” making do with what we had was just unac- • Developed a federal funding presence with the Center for Security Studies. ceptable. We have a great resource here; we into credit or competency. As he looks forward to his new role, Ral- Created a true ”residential” campus with significant operating hours and en­ have an attractive resource here; so hope- “To me, the greatest challenge is that lo looks back with fondness on his tenure • hanced ASU facilities, including two new residence halls, a renovated Porter fully again we have begun to change that universities right now have a monopoly be- at Angelo State and his time in San Angelo. Henderson Library and an expanded and enhanced student recreation center. type of thinking.” cause we offer credit and we offer accredita- That familiarity with both the campus and That competitiveness can be measured tion,” Rallo said. “But, if both of those go the community will be an asset in his posi- • Expanded the ASU Office of Development, resulting in ongoing success with in an increase in enrollment, 13.5 percent away or if they change, then we have a huge tion as vice chancellor for academic affairs. ASU’s first capital campaign and with three endowed faculty chairs funded between his first fall in 2007 and the fall issue, particularly if employers start saying “The message I want to convey to An- at the $1 million level. of 2011, as well as a more than tenfold in- they don’t really care if your degree is ac- gelo State and San Angelo is that I know I • Worked with the City of San Angelo to position ASU as a partner and eco­ crease in external grant funding from ap- credited or not, but rather if you have the can, by moving to the Texas Tech System, nomic engine for the community. competency to do the job. That, to me, is the still be a strong, in fact if the system grows, proximately $300,000 to more than $3.9 • Established new academic programs to meet emerging employer demand, largest challenge we face. probably an even stronger advocate for the million. Those successes are manifesta- including a B.S. in nursing as well as language and culture degrees, security “Now, you’re always going to have future of this campus than as a component tions of his strong commitment to strate- studies degrees, ag education degree and computer game design program. gic planning. bricks-and-mortar universities and you’re president. I’ve loved what I’ve done, I’ve en- Presided over steady enrollment growth with a 13.5 percent increase be­ “In my previous life as an intelligence always going to have Princeton, Harvard joyed what I’ve done and I will always have • tween 2007, his first fall on campus, and 2011, when enrollment surpassed officer,” Rallo said, “I was basically paid and Yale, but most of us are not in that a special place in my heart for Angelo State. 7,000 for the first time. to predict the future. People laugh at you league. So, what happens if a quarter of Leaving doesn’t always mean you leave, it when you say that, but you can predict the the students who would have come to An- simply means that you go somewhere else • Managed the transition of ASU from the Texas State University System to the . future once you can identify some variables. gelo State or Texas Tech decideJohnny to Ross pursue a to look after things.” Texas Tech University System, immediately upon his arrival on campus.

4 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 5 news ALONG the MALL Facing the Future As Angelo and from the Sonrisas Therapeu- Even so, May welcomes the challenge, science with a Spanish minor from tic Riding Association to the San largely because of the sense of kinship he Texas Tech University. Though he State University Angelo Chamber of Commerce, feels for the ASU family. originally planned to become a charts its direction in the com­ which named him “Citizen of the “All of my siblings, including my brother lawyer, his undergraduate involve- Year” in 2008. and both of my sisters, as well as my wife ment at Texas Tech with a variety ing years, two new vice presi­ “My community service will and daughter, graduated from Angelo State of college organizations, including dents – one a familiar face and help me to continue the healthy University,” May said. “In addition to my the Saddle Tramps spirit group, the other a new face – will relationship between our city and relatives, the ASU community, including my opened his eyes to the career po- shape ASU’s academic priorities ASU,” May said. “The City of San classmates, my fellow alumni and my col- tential in higher education and stu- leagues, has become for me a very large ex- and student affairs programs. Angelo has always been a huge dent affairs. Though his emphasis supporter of ASU, and I would tended family. Through these relationships changed in graduate education, he Dr. Brian J. May, a 1980 like to grow this support through I have worked in concert with these friends still values his degree in political ASU graduate and 18-year both development and employee/ and colleagues to build and change ASU, yet science. faculty member on campus, student involvement in civic orga- hold on to the sense of family and concern “What happens in politics in- has been named provost and nizations and activities.” for others that makes this university special.” fluences and impacts us in higher Though his academic goals education tremendously, so I find vice president for academic af­ are multifaceted for ASU, May New Face it a necessity to remain informed fairs. He assumed the post on said they can be summarized in Javier Flores brings to ASU a familiarity with as to what is happening in Aus- Brian May Javier Flores a permanent basis in April after six overriding aims: 1) to grow all West Texas, both its culture and its demo- tin, Washington and other states,” serving 10 months as interim programs, both graduate and undergradu- graphics, that will be an asset in building co- Flores said. provost and three years as Familiar Face ate, that focus on the university’s strengths; curricular programs for students. Too, he is He went on to earn a M.A. in educational fessionally. Second, he wants to reach out to Brian May is as comfortable at Angelo State 2) to hire a diverse, engaging faculty and a first-generation college student, like more management and development from New parents and engage them in their students’ graduate dean. As provost and as he is in his favorite cowboy boots, which staff to deliver the best education possible; than half the Angelo State undergraduate Mexico State University (NMSU) before re- educational endeavors, either through regu- vice president, May is second in fits his academic background in animal sci- 3) to excel in community involvement of enrollment, so he is familiar with the short- turning to Texas Tech to earn an Ed.D. in ad- lar newsletters or an organization for parents. command for the university. ence, picking up both his B.S. and M.S. from faculty, staff and students; 4) to diversify term challenges and the long-term rewards of ministration of higher education. “Both short and long term,” Flores said, In July, Dr. Javier Flores, a the university in the discipline. He went on ASU course delivery, both through face- a college education. He began his professional career at New “I would like to see Angelo State become a to earn his Ph.D. in ruminant nutrition from to-face and online offerings; 5) to increase Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, where he Sonora native, became ASU’s Though his father had no formal educa- premier school for student affairs and en- Texas A&M. graduation rates and reduce student debt tion and his mother dropped out in the ninth met his wife, Christy. Today, they have a rollment management. I would like for oth- vice president for student af­ He joined the ASU faculty in 1994 with burdens; and 6) to improve retention rates, grade, they both valued education, which 17-year-old son, Taybor. Both father and son ers to be looking at what we are doing at fairs and enrollment manage­ a dual appointment as a research scientist especially at the freshman level through the built upon the adage his maternal grand- are avid runners. Angelo State in terms of student affairs and ment (SAEM) after spending after spending seven years as executive di- newly created Freshman College. mother told him when he was young: “Si se Flores next worked as a residence hall enrollment management, and in terms of the previous 13 years on the rector of the Mohair Council of America. He “The biggest challenge we face as an puede” or “Yes, I can.” manager at NMSU before moving to Howard growing our enrollment and improving our is the only person to have been president of institution of higher education,” said May, “Personally having overcome challenges College as dean of student services in 1999. . Big Spring campus of Howard graduation rates.” both the ASU Faculty Senate and the An- “is the continuing struggle to find financial and obstacles that life often throws any of us, Three years later, he became vice president College, his last two years there gelo State Alumni Association. He was a key support to fund existing programs at a high regardless of whether we are first generation for student services at Howard. In 2010, he as provost. As vice president for player in the alumni association’s successful level as well as to start new programs. Our or not, I know that as long as you have the was appointed Howard’s Big Spring campus SAEM, he will oversee Admis­ effort in 2007 to make the university part of local representatives are huge supporters of will and drive to be successful, it can hap- provost, a position he held until beginning sions, Financial Aid, Registrar, the Texas Tech University System. ASU and have helped us navigate through pen,” Flores said. “That is a message that I the ASU position in July. On top of that, May is heavily involved difficult economic times; however, these really want to keep repeating now and in the As Angelo State’s newest vice president, Housing and Residential Pro­ in community activities, ranging from the times are not over and there are many state years to come.” Flores’ initial goal is to focus on enhancing grams, and University Recre­ San Angelo Livestock Show and Rodeo As- agencies that need to find more efficient Flores became the first in his family to retention so more students can enjoy the ben- ation and Intramurals. sociation to the West Texas Boys Ranch, ways to become self-sustaining.” Kinesisearn a collegeby Joaquin degree Palencia with a B.A. in political efits of a college education, like he has pro-

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Angelo State students, alumni Preston Lewis, director of communica- and fans will be seeing more of Dominic in tions and marketing at ASU, said the new the future with new line drawings that can marks will not replace the ASU logo, but rath- be used for everything from sweatshirts to er be used as secondary representations for notebook covers to promotional materials. on-campus needs and commercial products. Based on photographs by University “Brand consistency is important for long- Photographer Danny Meyer, the illustra- term brand identification, but the new em- tions were done by Bill Hollweg of Bill Neil blems will help provide some flexibility for Specialty Advertising in San Angelo. use with the logo or without the logo, as long “The new marks,” said ASU President as the university name is included. Too, Joseph C. Rallo, “reflect the dignity of our this will provide a professional look Rambouillet mascot, as well as show the that will reflect favorably upon ASU, ram’s strength and determination. This is an unlike some of the renegade ram rep- emblem that will serve the university well in resentations which have sprung up over the coming years and provide additional op- the last few years.” tions in representing ASU to the public.” The new Dominic drawings respond to requests from individuals and the Student Government Association for an additional graphic representation of a ram. In ad- dressing the need, communications and marketing staff believed that brand consistency dictated that the parameters of existing mascots and logos. any new symbol stay within Thus, photos of Dominic provided the foun- dation for the illustration. Michael Martin, ASU’s director of graphics, oversaw the project in conjunction with pho- tographer Meyer and illustrator Hollweg. Lewis said acceptable university marks now include the logo itself, both with and without the university name; the stylized ram’s horn “U;” the illustrations of Roscoe and Bella; and now the line drawings of Dominic. As of 2012, all of those marks have been trademarked or are in line to be trade- marked for the university. “The new Dominic mark,” said Lewis, “provides a quality symbol that will repre- sent ASU with the professionalism the pub- lic expects of a quality institution such as Angelo State.” .

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Freshman College tion Center will be built adjacent (ASNHC) housed in the univer- tral Region secretary for the third out of 77 competitors sociation Convention this past A new Freshman College, to the Food Safety/Product De- sity’s Biology Department. 2012-13 academic year. with 992 points; Kameron spring in Corpus Christi. approved in May by the Texas velopment Lab at the MIR Cen- The grant will fund a three- Additionally, ASU biol- Haecker, sixth; Will Meyer, The ASU contingent was Tech University System Board ter. The new project will provide year project titled “Modern- ogy students Austin Osmanski, ninth; Darren Seidel, 20th; and led by former Ram Page Man- of Regents for ASU, is designed needed facilities to enhance ization and Digitization of the Paula Galloway, Christina Leto Kylee Weerland, 28th. aging Editor Tim Lester, who to provide an organizational practical ag education and will Angelo State Natural History and Candace Frerich submitted Other competing univer- took first place for information structure uniting the multiple include an open shop floor area Collections.” research abstracts that were ac- sities were Illinois, Michigan graphics. Receiving third place academic initiatives and student for welding, small engine repair The primary goal of the cepted for presentation at the State, Iowa State, Missouri, awards were former Ram Page support services to increase re- and general mechanical instruc- project is to improve research- Tri-Beta National Meeting. Georgia, Ohio State and Ken- Editor-in-Chief Scott Dykowski tention and graduation. tion. The facility will help meet er and educator access to the In all, 18 ASU Tri-Beta stu- tucky. The Southeastern con- and Lester for a picture story, Dr. Andrew B. Wallace, the state’s growing need for 120,000 specimens of plants, dents attended the regional test marked the end of the and former Ram Page co- longtime professor and head high school agriculture teachers. mammals, birds, reptiles, am- conference along with faculty spring season for the ASU Sports Editor Andy Atterbury of the Physics Department, was Mayer-Rousselot family mem- phibians and tissue samples in advisor Dr. Crosby Jones Jr. Meat Judging Team, which also for a sports column. named dean of the new col- bers contributed more than the ASNHC. The data associ- They competed against Tri-Beta placed fourth at the National Seven honorable mention lege, which will provide greater half of the construction cost. ated with the specimens and representatives from 16 other Western contest in Denver and awards were also distributed to emphasis on helping students The contributing family mem- digital images of plant speci- universities in Texas, Oklahoma sixth at the Houston Livestock Ram Page and Ram TV staff. gain the services and confi- bers were Edwin and Billye mens will be made available to and Arkansas. Show and Rodeo contest. dence necessary to complete Mayer with sons Steve and researchers around the world. PT Olympics their degrees. Ernie Mayer; Norm and Doris Meat Judging Triumph Writing Pearl A team made up of 40 Angelo The new college will over- Rousselot with children Mark, Biology Bonanza ASU’s Meat Judging Team The Pearl of the Concho Writ- State University physical thera­ see the First Year Experience Michelle and Renee; and Richard ASU’s chapter of the Beta Beta won the overall championship ing Project (PCWP) has received py students took first place at program; summer bridge and and Betty Mayer with sons John Beta (Tri-Beta) biological honor at the Southeastern Intercol- a $20,000 continuation grant the 13th annual Texas Physical transitional programs; Spring- and Ken Mayer. society brought home several legiate Meat Judging Contest from the U.S. Department of Therapy Olympics this spring at board ASU, the university’s In addition to $325,755 top awards from the Tri-Beta held in April at Ohio State Education through the National the University of Texas Health dual credit program; Supple- in Texas Higher Education South Central Regional Meet- University and the University Writing Project. Science Center in San Antonio. mental Instruction program; Assistance Funds, other or- ing this spring. of Kentucky, concluding the Dr. Marilyn Eisenwine and The ASU squad finished first in tutoring programs through ganizations and individuals Senior biology major Kate- most successful season since Dr. Marva Solomon of the softball, men’s and women’s Students Mapping a Right contributing to the project lynn Frei was the big individual the team began competing six teacher education faculty pro- basketball, and the wheelchair Track; Freshman Orientation; were the Kickapoo Springs winner for ASU as she earned years ago. posed the continuation grant, relay race on its way to compil- University Convocation; and Foundation, ASU President’s the Frank G. Brooks Award Against 17 other teams, which will help fund the PC- ing 75 points and winning the pre-declared advising. Circle, Pevehouse Foundation, for Outstanding Undergradu- all from Division I universities, WP’s Summer Writing Institute team championship. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stokes, Mrs. ate Research in Biology for ASU’s team placed in the top for 2012-13. Other physical therapy Mayer-Rousselot Facility Eloise Russell, Porter Henderson her project presentation titled 10 in each of the contest’s The Pearl of the Concho teams competing were from The Texas Tech University Sys- Implement Company, Mr. and “Patterns of Habitat Use and seven categories to score 3,923 Writing Project is one of 10 the University of Texas Medical tem Board of Regents has ap- Mrs. Mike Frost, Dr. and Mrs. Competition Between Nine- total points and win the overall National Writing Project sites Branch, University of Texas at El proved the construction of a Brian May, Livestock Weekly, Banded Armadillos and Hog- title over runner-up University in Texas, and since its inception Paso, UT Health Science Center, $1.07 million agriculture train- Dr. Jason Penry and an anony- Nosed Skunks.” of Florida with 3,912 points. in 2004 has trained more than Texas Woman’s University-Dal­ ing center to be named for the mous donor. In group contests at the re- By category, ASU placed 100 teachers to improve writing las, TWU-Houston, Texas State Mayer-Rousselot family, whose gional meeting, the ASU chap- first in Beef Grading and Over- instruction in their classrooms. University and U.S. Army-Bay­ donation made the facility pos- Natural History Grant ter won first place in the Chap- all Beef, second in Beef Judg- lor University. . sible for Angelo State Univer- The university has been award- ter History Competition and ing and Specifications, fourth Mass Comm Honors sity’s Management, Instruction ed a $480,865 grant from the for Chapter Web Page Quality. in Total Placings, sixth in Lamb ASU communication and mass Photo by Danny Meyer Meyer Danny by Photo and Research (MIR) Center. National Science Foundation During the business meeting Judging and seventh in Pork media students were honored The 4,372-square-foot May- (NSF) to upgrade the Angelo portion, ASU’s Josh McGuire Judging. Individually for ASU, in 10 categories at the 2012 er-Rousselot Agriculture Educa- State Natural History Collections was elected as the South Cen- Caitlyn Van Slambrou placed Texas Intercollegiate Press As-

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Faculty Excellence ners were Ko; Dr. Detelin Elenkov, with highest university honors, managerial best practices in all Top Grad Students AIP’s education publications Shumway’s appointment Nursing Instructors Honorees Management and Marketing; Dr. and became the first Honors fields of business and econom- The top graduate students – the Journal of Undergradu­ is a three-year commitment, Three Angelo State University Dr. Michael T. Dixon of the Bi- Donna Gee, Teacher Education; Program student to complete ics. He has served IABE as vice from the university’s four ate Research in Physics, The during which she will serve nursing instructors took third ology Department, Dr. Marilyn Dr. Shawn Wahl, Communica­ the Honors Thesis option. president in 2010-11 and presi­ academic colleges were an- SPS Observer and Radiations. one year each as chair-elect, prize for their poster presenta- Eisenwine of the Teacher Educa­ tion, Mass Media and Theatre; A Bulverde native, Hardin dent-elect in 2011-12. nounced at the annual College She will also support outreach chair and then past chair. It in­ tion at the International Nurs­ tion Department and Dr. Man- and Dr. Amy Williamson, Cur- was nominated by the Depart- of Graduate Studies Awards and service activities for soci­ cludes service not only on the ing Association for Clinical soo Ko of the Nursing and Reha­ riculum and Instruction. ment of Teacher Education, Arnoldo De León Banquet in April. ety chapters, physics depart- Board of Commissioners, but Simulation and Learning’s 11th bilitation Sciences Department In the Excellence in Leader- where she majored in the early War Along the Border: The The honorees by major and ments, AIP member societies also on the ACBSP Board of annual conference in June in have been named the winners ship/Service category, semifi­ childhood through grade 6 gen- Mexican Revolution and Tejano college were Josh Tindell of and the public. Directors and as chair of the San Antonio. of the 2012 ASU President’s nalist winners were Eisenwine; eralist program. A mathematics Communities, a book edited by Boerne, English, College of Arts A tenured professor in the Nominating Committee. Paul Osmanski, assistant Awards for Faculty Excellence. Dr. Bonnie Amos, Biology; major and physics minor from Al- Arnoldo De León of the history and Sciences; Diana K. Steele Physics Department, Sauncy Degree programs in ASU’s clinical professor, and Jan Dixon received the award Lynne Hughes, Nursing and Re­ pine, Hendryx was nominated by faculty, has received the Lucia- of La Verne, Calif., animal sci- has served as national SPS College of Business are accred- Nichols and Betty Taylor, re- for Faculty Excellence in Teach­ habilitation Sciences; Dr. Mark the Department of Physics and no Guajardo Award from the ence, College of Arts and Sci- president since 2009. While ited by the ACBSP. source learning specialists, ing. Eisenwine’s award was for Sonntag, Physics; and Dr. An­ the Department of Mathematics Webb County Heritage Foun­ ences; Cathryn Rittenberry of employed by AIP, Sauncy will Shumway is also ASU’s di­ claimed third place out of 109 Faculty Excellence in Leadership/ drew B. Wallace, Physics. and Computer Science. An ac- dation in Laredo. Carthage, integrated profes­ take a one-year unpaid leave of rector of Academic Assessment entries for their presentation Service. Ko was the award win- counting major from Carthage, The foundation presents sional accountancy, College of absence from ASU. and the Mr. and Mrs. Virgil J. titled “Student Feedback af­ ner for Faculty Excellence in Re- Presidential, Rittenberry was nominated by the award “in recognition of Business; Jamie L. Robinson of Powell TSCRA Professor in ter Using Video Review during search/Creative Endeavor. Each Distinguished Awardees the Department of Accounting, efforts to promote awareness San Angelo, school administra- Abraham Morland American Economic Principles. Simulation Debriefing.” The received $2,500 and Signature Yolanda Fay Elias has been Economics and Finance. of the history, architecture or tion, College of Education; and Abraham Morland of ASU’s basic premise of the poster Presidential Recognition Awards. named recipient of ASU’s 2012 folklore of the region.” De León Tara Niemann of Quincy, Ill., Air Force ROTC Det. 847 has Physics Trio was to illustrate students’ Dixon and Ko will be ASU’s Presidential Award as the top Detelin Elenkov received the award at the foun­ coaching, sport, recreation and been honored with the William Three Angelo State Univer­ feedback after watching vid­ nominees for the Texas Tech graduate in her class, while Dr. Detelin Elenkov of ASU’s dation’s annual banquet in May fitness administration, College Randolph Lovelace Memorial sity physics students have been eos of themselves working University System Chancellor’s three other ASU undergradu­ business faculty was installed as at Texas A&M International of Health and Human Services. Award as the top Aerospace awarded prestigious scholar- clinical sessions in ASU’s High Awards for Excellence in Teach- ate students were selected for president, effective at the end University in Laredo. Studies 300 (junior-level) cadet ships by the national Society Fidelity Simulation Lab. ing and Excellence in Research. 2012 Distinguished Student of the year, of the International War Along the Border was Toni Sauncy in the Southwest Region. of Physics Students (SPS) orga- The $750,000 High Fidel- They and nominees from Awards from their respective Academy of Business and Eco- published by Texas A&M Uni- Dr. Toni Sauncy of the physics The award is sponsored by nization for the 2012-13 aca­ ity Simulation Lab is housed in ASU’s four academic colleges academic colleges. nomics (IABE) at the 2012 IABE versity Press and includes 13 faculty assumed duties Aug. the Air Force Association and is demic year. the Vincent Nursing-Physical were honored at the third an- A Canadian citizen who Summer Conference in June in essays by scholars in the field 1 as interim director of the presented at the annual Arnold Blake McCracken, a senior Science Building. The lab fea­ nual Faculty Recognition Dinner came to ASU from Seminole, Venice, Italy. of borderland studies. In addi­ national Society of Physics Air Society National Conclave, physics major from San Angelo, tures five computer-controlled sponsored by the ASU Faculty Elias was recognized at ASU’s A professor of international tion to De León’s introduction, Students (SPS) and the Sig- which was in April in Detroit. is one of only three recipients mannequin simulators: two Senate. Five semifinalist winners May commencement along business in ASU’s Department the book also includes an es- ma Pi Sigma physics national Morland was chosen for the nationally of the SPS Outstand­ adults, one child, one baby in each of the three categories with the three Distinguished of Management and Market- say by Dr. John Klingemann, honor society. award from 3,237 cadets in the ing Leadership Scholarship and and one woman who gives were also announced, and each Student Award honorees: Laura ing, Elenkov is the first holder an assistant professor of his- Both SPS and Sigma Pi Southwest Region, which con- will receive $3,000. birth. Nursing instructors received a $500 award. E. Hardin, College of Education; of the Norris Family Chair in tory at ASU. Sigma are components of the tains 11 states and 36 Air Force Dawn Olivia Popnoe, a se­ control the mannequins and Semifinalist winners in the Emily Hendryx, College of Arts International Business that De León, ASU’s C.J. “Red” American Institute of Phys- ROTC detachments. nior applied physics/mathemat­ supervise students caring for Excellence in Teaching category, and Sciences; and Cathryn Rit­ was established in December Davidson Professor of History, is ics’ (AIP) Education Division. ics major from Florida, and them during clinical instruc­ by department, were Dixon; tenberry, College of Business. of 2007 through a $1 million the author or editor of 20 ma- Sauncy will succeed Dr. Gary Karen Shumway David To, a senior applied phys­ tion sessions. The manne- Dr. Tom Badgett, Management A dual degree recipient, donation from the Lloyd Norris jor books and numerous arti- White, who is leaving AIP for Dr. Karen Shumway, associ­ ics/mathematics major from quins can mimic almost every and Marketing; Dionne T. Bailey, Elias was nominated by the De- Family of San Angelo. cles on Mexican-American and a temporary appointment as a ate professor of management, Lubbock, are two of only 14 human condition, and can Mathematics and Computer Sci­ partment of English and Mod- As IABE president, Elen- Texas history. An ASU alum- program officer with the Na- has been named chair-elect of national recipients of the SPS even “talk” to the students ence; Dr. Carolyn Mason, Nurs­ ern Languages. She graduated kov will oversee and promote nus and faculty member since tional Science Foundation. the Board of Commissioners Leadership Scholarship and will as instructors speak through ing and Rehabilitation Sciences; with a B.A. in English with a IABE’s mission as the premier 1973, De León is considered As interim director, Sauncy – Baccalaureate/Graduate De- each receive $2,000. them via the computer. . and Dr. Ned E. Strenth, Biology. Spanish minor and with a B.S. international scholarly academy one of the nation’s preeminent will oversee the daily operation gree Accreditation for the Ac- Excellence in Research/Cre­ in mathematics with a comput­ for the exchange and advance- scholars in the field of Mexican- of SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma, creditation Council for Business ative Endeavor semifinalist win­ er science minor. She graduated ment of research, teaching and American history. including the production of Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

12 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 13 Photos by Danny Meyer Some of Angelo State University’s “It’s a thankless job sometimes,” Peter most persuasive recruiters do not work in the said, “but the guys are great. They know Office of Admissions, and they usually do not what they’re doing. They know that they are interact with prospective students, either. the first impression of ASU.” The groundskeepers in the university’s With 12 groundskeepers dedicated to Grounds Maintenance division prefer to let the main campus, each day brings differ- the visual appeal of campus do all the talk- ent and sometimes challenging work duties. ing. Grounds crew members are aware that The grounds crew does everything from they are responsible for making a strong power washing the sidewalks and mowing first impression when prospective students the grass to watering and trimming trees and their families visit campus, said Jaime and shrubs. Several crew members are also Aguilar, lead groundskeeper who has helped licensed to use herbicides and pesticides, recruit students to ASU for 26 years. which helps keep weeds under control and “I like to take pride in what I do,” Aguilar saves plants from insects. said. “We’ve gotten a lot of compliments from An additional two groundskeepers work a lot of people. Some of them work here, and strictly on athletic facility maintenance. They others are students who have stopped by, but maintain the swimming pool and manage all it’s good to hear that from everybody.” of the university’s athletic fields, including Keeping the campus attractive is a year- mowing, fertilizing, painting and striping. round responsibility, but is especially critical “We always let them know when we leading up to special events for new and pro- have recruits coming,” said head softball spective students, when the landscaping sets coach Travis Scott. “The guys make sure the the tone for their whole campus experience. grass is in good shape, there’s no trash, and “We try to get everything mowed out everything is mowed and trimmed, which and cleaned up for events,” Aguilar said. “At helps with recruiting.” the same time, we get two or three people Keeping the campus in prime recruiting to come in over the weekend and clean up shape is not an 8-to-5 job. Because some of more trash that might be there, just to keep the noisy equipment the grounds crew uses it looking presentable.” would be disruptive during classes and reg- Picking up the trash is one of the grounds ular work hours, schedules are staggered so crew’s most time-consuming chores, said that some crew members come in as early as Hal Peter, associate director of special ser- 4 a.m., another group arrives at 6 a.m. and a Jaime Aguilar vices/grounds and custodial. third group reports to work at 7:30 a.m. The Hal Peter

14 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 15 staggered work schedules help prevent the Drought conditions in recent years have “If it’s the dead of winter, then we’re has set record enrollment numbers each of inevitable traffic jam that would occur if all killed several of the university’s pecan, red trimming trees,” Peter said. “If it’s spring- the last five semesters, and is looking to con- the groundskeepers began using equipment oak, sycamore and ash trees, as well as a lot time, the leaves from the live oaks are tinue that trend as it strives to reach 10,000 at the same time. Workers are also able to of plant material. The summer heat was es- falling and we’re blowing and picking up students by 2020. avoid having to work in the heat of the day pecially hard on the university in 2011 when leaves, we’re mowing and edging. In the The visual appeal of the campus helps during San Angelo’s scorching summers. city regulations only allowed watering up fall, the pecans and the leaves start falling recruiters in the Office of Admission focus The groundskeepers are also responsi- to 1 inch per week, but the evaporation rate and we’ve got cleanup. And we’re constant- on other aspects of university life as they ble for planting new bedding flowers in the was 2.5-3 inches per week. ly power washing areas and keeping things are meeting with prospective students, said fall and spring. The flowers add a splash of “It’s hard to keep anything looking good hand watered, emptying trash cans, and Michael Loehring, director of recruitment color and visual appeal to select high-traffic in those conditions,” Peter said. “When you picking up trash from the campus and the services and admissions. areas, including the entrances to the Mayer don’t have the greenery, we’ve got to do parking lots. It really is nonstop.” “The campus sells itself,” Loehring said. Administration Building and the Houston other things to make it just that much bet- And that year-round attention is paying “That’s one benefit of working on a beauti- Harte University Center, near the Food Ser- ter, whether it’s through keeping the trash dividends. With a well-maintained campus ful campus.” . vice Center and around “The Quest” monu- picked up or keeping everything power as a major tool in its recruiting arsenal, ASU ment visible from Johnson Street. Keeping washed more often.” the flowers alive and looking good is a dis- Another outcome of the recent droughts tinctive challenge, even though ground- is that ASU is planting fewer flowers, in- skeepers only use hardy plants that can stead substituting native plants and green- handle the heat. ery that can survive on the limited rainfall. “There are very few flowers that can As part of these adjustments, some former- handle the direct sun, the heat and the dry- ly green areas along the University Mall ness of San Angelo,” Peter said. “It’s a hard and near the University Center have been climate to grow in.” replaced with xeriscaping. The main climatic drawback besides the “With high temperatures and high traf- heat is limited rainfall, which often leads fic, we were getting areas that were just the City of San Angelo to enact watering beaten down,” Peter said. “Without the rain, restrictions. ASU staff understand how im- they’re not going to come back. You just portant it is that the university be a good can’t put enough irrigation water on it to steward of the city’s public water supply. really do any good. What we were getting “The biggest challenge is the water situ- were some dead areas, and trails were start- ation right now,” said Jay Halbert, ASU fa- ing to form from golf carts and students. cilities management director. “Trying to do So we started putting down granite where what we do on the grounds with minimal people can walk across it, and people have water, and considering the high cost of wa- been very receptive to it, actually.” ter, and then trying to make everything In addition to their regular duties, Richard Padilla look good, is difficult.” grounds crew members are also responsible for certain aspects of campus safety. After winter storms, they spread ice melt and salt around buildings to allow for safe passage. They also trim trees so they do not block the university streetlights. “There’s a sense of pride in everything that they do because they can see the result,” Peter said. “The trees that they trimmed, they can see how much better they look. After they trim the whole campus’ shrubs with the hedge trimmers – they can look back and see what they did, and I think there’s a sense of pride and accomplishment in the end result.” Even when ASU students are on break, the grounds crew is working to make sure the campus looks inviting to newcomers, and continues to be a source of pride for the current students and employees. Jo Nell Carr Xeriscaping along the University Mall

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Melody Kelley

hough they will probably never be featured in comic books or movies, ASU’s academic department secretar- ies could easily be pictured wearing capes and a big red ‘S’ on their chests. While they are officially titled “office co- ordinators,” the ‘S’ would still look much bet- ter than ‘OC’ and give a clearer indication of the super staff who hold those positions in Angelo State’s 19 academic departments. “Without our departmental secretaries, to be honest, I don’t know how we would function,” said Dr. Leslie Mayrand, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “They are the backbone of what goes on in their departments. If they weren’t there, it would be painfully obvious how much we need them. They really are key to the smooth functioning of their departments and the colleges as well.” To keep their departments running ef- Jaxine Boling ficiently, secretaries must be jacks of all trades. Besides answering phones and doing basic clerical work, they also order supplies, However, it is the duties they perform any student who they are going to remem- oversee departmental budgets and perform outside of their written job descriptions ber after they leave ASU, nine times out of a myriad of other tasks. Melody Kelley spent that really promote secretaries to superhero 10 it will be the department secretary who six years doing all that in the Teacher Edu- status. As provost and vice president for has made as big an impact as any professor.” cation Department before recently mov- academic affairs, Dr. Brian May oversees all Jaxine Boling has been impacting stu- ing to the Department of Mathematics and ASU academic departments. In his words, dents as secretary of the Art and Music De- Computer Science. the secretaries are “literally the glue that partment since 2003. By her estimate, she “You have to know a little bit about ev- holds ASU together.” spends 50 percent of her time dealing with erything,” Kelley said. “You have to know “In addition to their regular duties,” May students, particularly freshmen. purchasing, accounting, auditing, facilities, said, “what they end up being are class advi- “It’s truly nursing them through that all the degree programs and who to contact sors and even grief counselors. They worry first semester,” Boling said. “They get down for every question from faculty, students and about our students, and also take a lot of or depressed because they don’t really un- parents. We have to know at least a little bit calls from worried parents. A lot of times, derstand everything that is going on. I try about everything across the campus. I think they are our front line as far as meeting stu- to get to know them and build a bond with it is one of the toughest positions on campus, dent needs and for taking care of parents them. I try before the end of each semes- but also one of the most rewarding.” who need to contact their kids. If you ask ter to be able to call all my freshmen by

18 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 19 Elva Aguilar shopping with a group of international students

name, know where they are from and know we try to make them as comfortable as we “In those cases, I raid my own pantry for “When my cadets get commissioned,” staff members, Aguilar, Boling, Kelley and “There are many ways of serving your at least a little bit about them. I try to be a can, and end up giving them a lot more help them until they can get back on their feet. Thorpe added, “it’s a great day but a sad day Thorpe have all been recently nominated country, and in a way this job allows me good listener and help where I can.” than a regular student might get.” Often they don’t have family support, and because I’m letting my kids go. But I know for Staff Excellence Awards. While all are to do that again,” she said. “There are also “I really feel like it is a calling for me,” “I might take them shopping or to pick some of them don’t have families at all. It’s they are going to go out and do great things, gratified by the acknowledgement, their ways of serving your state, and I had not she added. “Having had my own three kids up prescriptions, things like that,” she added. just one of those things I can do for them, and they never fail me. It’s also nice because motivation comes from elsewhere. done that before, but this job gives me a way come through ASU, I know how daunting “We kind of take the place of the parents who human to human.” I could probably travel around the world “I love my job,” Aguilar said. “My hus- to do that as well.” it is in the beginning. Sometimes I may are not here, the big sister or the adopted The students, however, are not the only and never have to pay for a place to stay be- band always says, ‘I can’t believe that every Office coordinator, facilitator, catalyst, mother the students too much, but I believe mom. A lot of the international students I ones who benefit from these types of rela- cause they are everywhere.” morning when you get up, you can’t wait parent, counselor, advisor and friend – that building that bond is a main thing that have gotten close to call me ‘mom’ because I tionships. Every secretary on campus has Faculty also depend on the department to go to work.’ Some people dread going to when all wrapped up together they become keeps some kids coming to school.” always give them my phone number and tell stories of how students have also enriched secretaries as much as the students. When work, but not me. I love my job, and appar- secretary with a big red ‘S.’ “Mothering” students, though, is a big them to call me if they need something. I also their lives. Aguilar’s favorite story involves crises occur, secretaries are often called ently it shows.” “If you go to any departmental end-of- part of the job. take a lot of them to my house so they can international students helping decorate her upon to resolve situations that will never be “I try to make the job for my profes- the-year banquet, the loudest applause will “The secretaries have a parental aspect learn from us and we can learn from them.” home for the holidays last December. listed in a job description. sors as easy as possible,” Boling added. be for the secretary,” May said. “And that that our students crave,” May said. “We call Some ASU secretaries even employ spe- “They also brought their guitars and “This spring we had a leak in a pipe up- “They are very busy, so anything that I person probably organized the banquet to our students adults, but in many ways they cial tactics to make it more comfortable for serenaded me,” Aguilar said. “While they stairs,” Boling said. “Where it leaked was can do here to take something off of them begin with. I’m thankful that we have the are still kids and need that parental figure students to approach them. Betty Thorpe in were working, I cooked spaghetti for them into our grand piano on the recital stage. so they can be in the classroom or help- number and quality of employees at that po- that they can count on.” the Aerospace Studies/ROTC Department and we ate as a family. We had so much fun. You can’t let water sit on any piano, espe- ing students, I try to do it. I also try to be sition because it is key to the success of An- Another group that requires particular keeps a candy dish on her desk to give ca- They are so friendly and lovable, they basi- cially a $60,000 grand piano, so my job was an encourager for the students, meet them gelo State. We couldn’t do it without them.” care is ASU’s growing population of interna- dets an easy excuse to go see her. cally become like my children. I do for them mopping, vacuuming, moving furniture and where they are at and help them when I “We don’t ever want to forget them,” tional students. Elva Aguilar has been secre- “I like to watch them grow and become like I would do for my own children.” hauling wet vacs, things like that.” can. That is me in a nutshell.” Mayrand added, “because they are so val- tary of the Center for International Studies what I always know they can be,” Thorpe And sometimes it is the little things that “Our department secretaries,” May Kelley added, “The students really make ued, and I don’t think we tell them that since 2008 and knows firsthand their spe- said. “I see their potential that they often mean the most. added, “they pull faculty out of jams all the me feel good when I can help them. The often enough. I feel very fortunate to work cial needs. don’t see. I like working with them and “I’ve had students bring me gifts,” Kelley time. It’s the little things that they do ev- professors and instructors in my depart- with the staff here at Angelo State.” . “They have different cultures and cus- helping them develop until they see the dia- said. “I’ve also received really great e-mails ery single day. They work to make things ment are also very appreciative of my efforts toms,” Aguilar said, “so when they come mond that they are – and we have a lot of from students, and had them leave cards on go smoothly, and they also work to make on their behalf. They are here to teach, so here, it is all new to them. It is a big shock diamonds around here.” my desk, bring me cookies and come by af- the professors and administrators better at I’m here to take care of everything else so because often, San Angelo is a much smaller “Periodically, I’ll find students who are ter they’ve graduated just to see me and give what they do.” they can concentrate on the students.” city than where they came from. They don’t new to budgeting and have run out of mon- me hugs. Those are some of the main things In recognition for all their efforts on Thorpe, who spent 20 years in the U.S. have parents or anyone else with them, so ey before running out of month,” she added. that make this job so rewarding.” behalf of students, faculty and their fellow Army, also has an additional motivation.

20 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 21 When it comes to intramurals, Football National Championship in January, Whitaker does the hiring at the begin- Angelo State students are in the game. while ASU’s Wolfpac reached the semifi- ning of each academic year and tries to re- Big time! nals. IM Legends also won a national title in tain those with experience. Through the hard work of its staff and 2010 at the American Collegiate Intramural “As people graduate and leave, new ones volunteers, ASU’s intramural sports program Sports (ACIS) National Championships, and come in,” he said. “The ones who have expe- has become one of the most popular student was runner-up in 2011. ASU’s New Era fin- rience can help the young ones.” activities on campus and has garnered na- ished second at the 2010 ACIS tournament. ASU graduate student Andy Decker tional recognition for the university. “We have a lot of players from six-man began by playing intramurals as an under- More than 2,500 ASU students play on high school teams who are not playing var- Bradley Petty Jeromey Whitaker graduate before also taking on the striped almost 1,100 teams in 16 intramural compe- sity football in college, but are really good officials’ shirt. titions every year. Overseen by University athletes,” Petty said. “Six-man is very simi- with the officials because, without them, we “I officiate flag football, basketball and Recreation (UREC), the program earned lar to the seven-man flag football teams, wouldn’t be able to have the games.” softball,” he said. “I also play, so on average ASU a No. 18 national ranking in The Princ- except there is no contact. That gives us Each major sport requires 25-50 trained in a week, I’m up here eight hours in a day eton Review’s 2012 college guide for the cat- an advantage having those athletes, and student officials. They must be able to stay between officiating and playing.” egory “Everyone Plays Intramural Sports.” we have taken as many as eight teams to with the action, endure the physical strain Some sports do not need officials, like “We estimate that about 40 percent of regional tournaments. The past couple of and put up with player complaints while sand volleyball, where players police their the campus plays intramural sports,” said years, every division where we have en- making instantaneous rulings, all for about own games. UREC staffers attend those Bradley Petty, UREC director. “There are tered teams in tournaments, often both $8 a game. events simply to monitor brackets and keep some schools that have more students play- teams in the championship game were “It takes a unique kind of person to the games moving. ing, but for our size school, we dominate the from Angelo State.” do that,” Whitaker said. “We give them as “Typically, our officials are reserved for numbers in participation.” When a program becomes as successful much real knowledge as possible so they our major team sports,” Petty said. “That’s With a student population of just over as ASU intramurals, a lot of blood, sweat and can officiate games throughout the season. where the most participation is, as well as 7,000, ASU’s intramural participation com- logistics go into keeping the gears greased The easier the sport is to officiate, the more where there is a greater likelihood for dis- pares favorably to much larger schools, such and in good working order. Divided into officials we have, but officiating is never putes over calls.” as Petty’s alma mater, Sam Houston State men’s, women’s and co-recreational (co-ed) easy. Sometimes they call one game, and University in Huntsville, which has 15,000 divisions, the program keeps UREC staff and they are done in.” Intramurals – continued on page 49 students and fields approximately 90 total student volunteers busy with a variety of intramural teams per major team sport. functions from officiating and scorekeeping “ASU participation is outstanding,” Petty to planning seasons and playoff brackets. said, “and our numbers are more in the ball- Planning sessions take place every April park of a school with 20,000-25,000 students.” as UREC staff build and revise schedule cal- And participation level is not the only way endars to meet student demand. There is no ASU’s intramural programs have received respite for them even between seasons be- national acclaim. ASU basketball and flag cause one sport immediately follows the last. football teams have competed successfully in “When we are planning the seasons,” national tournaments. Most recently, men’s Petty said, “none of our major sports overlap basketball team Dynasty won the National because we don’t want one sport competing Intramural-Recreational Sports Association’s against another. The whole process is well National Campus Championship Series (NIR- thought out.” SA-NCCS) regional tournament in March at “We write all the holidays down and lay Oklahoma State University, while Explicit fin- everything out,” said Jeromey Whitaker, in- Photo courtesy of UREC UREC of courtesy Photo Photo by Danny Meyer Danny by Photo Meyer Danny by Photo ished second in the women’s division. tramural and club sports manager. “Then In flag football, ASU co-rec team IM Leg- we start meeting with the team captains ends was runner-up at the 2011 NCCS Flag and hold clinics for officials. It all starts

22 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 23 A lot goes on “Typically,” Carrillo said, “we get the the question, “You want it when?,” designed ular copying, there’s really no complete behind the scenes finished materials at noon on the Thursday to let customers know they need some lead downtime anymore.” to make ASU’s before Saturday’s graduation. This spring time to juggle all their jobs. Begil began his printing career in an commencement I finished printing at 10 o’clock Thursday During the summer when the campus era of Linotypes and letterpresses and has a success. Visit night. Then we came in Friday morning, is at its slowest, the Print Shop is at its seen the technology shift to digital files and the magazine trimmed the sheets and put them on our busiest time of the year, printing a new publishing. He started work at Angelo State website at www. booklet maker to bind them. We finished round of recruiting materials for the Of- under Ray Bolf in 1992, when all the Print angelo.edu/ the programs and then delivered them to fice of Admissions, producing a variety Shop offered was black-and-white printing. ASUMagazine the Junell Center by 6 p.m.” of academic pieces for the new academic “When I heard about the job,” Begil re- to learn about Their work and dedication is appreci- year and closing out the fiscal year with called, “I really wanted it, so I came here the planning, ated by Cindy Weeaks, director of registrar billing in mid-August. every day until I think he got tired of me implementation and people that services, who coordinates the commence- “Before we got the four-color press, we and just hired me.” make the event ment logistics. probably had two months of really slow Carrillo joined Begil in the Print Shop in memorable for each “We turn it in to them on Thursday, so time as many of the color jobs were sent the summer of 2000 after working 20 years by Preston Lewis with photos by Danny Meyer Danny by Meyer photos with Lewis Preston by class of graduates Henry and Aaron only have until that Friday off campus,” Begil said. “Now, we may get for private printers. He might have started and their families. afternoon to get them printed,” said Wee- a few slow weeks at the most, but with all sooner except for a mix-up. aks. “They work all night long to get it done the other stuff we offer now, such as big and do an awesome job.” posters, the small color printing and reg- Print Shop – continued on page 51 ASU Director of Graphics Michael Mar- tin, who designs ASU’s recruiting materi- als and other major publications, said, “I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best print houses in the state for 35 years, and I’d put Henry and Aaron up against any of them. These guys take a tremendous amount of pride in their work, and it shows in reflecting a professional im- Henry Begil age for Angelo State.” With the exception of Angelo State Uni- versity Magazine and an occasional admis- sions publication, which because of size will Come finals at the end of each fall and not fit on the press or because the quantity spring semester, no graduating Angelo State is uneconomical to run on the press, the seniors face any more stressful time than Print Shop produces virtually all of the uni- Henry Begil and Aaron Carrillo of the ASU versity’s publications. Print Shop. If over the last decade you have received Granted, they may not have to pass a a letter from ASU, Begil and Carrillo print- test, but Begil and Carrillo must print a com- ed the envelope and stationery. If you have mencement program in less than 24 hours ever received an Angelo State business card, or face the dissatisfaction of ASU graduates they ran them through a Print Shop press, and their families, who deserve to see their producing 115,750 business cards alone in loved ones’ names in print to signify their 2011, the last fiscal year for which full num- educational accomplishment. bers are available. If you have ever attended “It would be kind of rough,” said Print an event on campus, they likely produced Shop Supervisor Begil, “to miss that dead- the flyer, poster or invitation, whether the line and have to face disappointed parents event was sponsored by the University and kids. We do 7,000 commencement pro- Center Program Council, the Multicultural grams, and it is probably the most impor- Center or the President’s Circle. They even tant job we do all year.” made 1,002,533 photocopies on their Xerox Printer Carrillo runs the Heidelberg machine in 2011. Printmaster four-color press, which prints To say they are busy is an understate- the six folios that are cut and bound into the ment, much like the sign on their front 24-page commencement program. counter with three laughing caricatures and Aaron Carrillo

24 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 25 Richard Gonzalez, Chartwells director of dining services

Wood -fired pizza oven

by Roy Ivey with photos by Danny Meyer

When hunger pangs strike, the ASU ASU’s various food service areas are ing John Gengler, Becky Bravo and Wilma campus community turns to Chartwells. overseen by seven Chartwells managers, in- Bradley, who were all recently honored for As the university’s contracted food ser- cluding two in the Houston Harte University more than 30 years of service. Mary San- vice provider, Chartwells employs almost Center (UC), three in the Food Service Cen- chez, who works in ASU’s Crossroads Café, 100 professionals who are involved in prepar- ter and a catering director. They supervise 54 was named a Wonderful Woman of ASU ing more than 3,500 daily meals during the full-time employees, including three chefs, earlier this year and has been with Chart- spring and fall semesters, requiring 3,000 and 33 part-timers, some of them students. wells for a quarter of a century. tons of food and 34,200 gallons of beverages “We try to get as many students as we “We have a lot of loyal staff members,” served in six different campus facilities. Their can to work for us,” Gonzalez said. “We like Gonzalez said, “and a lot of them work in efforts are coordinated by Richard Gonzalez, to hire them part time, and we work around the fall and spring semesters, then take off director of dining services. their schedules because, ultimately, school during the breaks, summer and around the

“Looking back and putting these figures comes first.” winter holidays.” Billy Hillis, executive chef together,” Gonzalez said, “it is surprising Many of the food service associates are On the east side of campus, the Food how many people we serve.” longtime Chartwells employees, includ- Service Center is the largest and busiest ASU Teresa Gartrell, grill line server

26 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 27 eatery and is open for regular mealtimes sev- burgers and sandwiches, hot wings, to-go Robert Martinez, en days a week during the long semesters. salads, drinks and convenience store items. catering supervisor Operating hours vary the rest of the year, de- It is open 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Fri- pending on university schedules. day throughout the year, and keeps later “The Food Service Center is meant to hours during the spring and fall semesters feed a lot of people,” Gonzalez said. “About when it is also open 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon- 500 can go through the door within 15-20 day-Thursday and 7-10 p.m. on Fridays, Sat- minutes. Not many restaurants in San An- urdays and Sundays. gelo can hit the traffic numbers that we get.” Across campus, Roscoe’s Bistro and the Built in the late 1960s as a traditional caf- Crossroads Café are located in the Uni- eteria, the Food Service Center was remod- versity Center to provide food service for eled in 2005 into a large food court serving the west side of campus, particularly for made-to-order entrees and student favorites, students living in Centennial Village and including pizza, Mexican food and burgers. Carr Hall. Healthy-choice meals, a salad bar, sandwich- While it is somewhat smaller than the es, soups and home-style cooking are also Food Service Center, Roscoe’s Bistro also available in the all-you-can-eat facility. serves full daily meals during the spring and right: Edna Johnson, food prep Connie Frazier, housing and residential fall semesters. For diners who want “fast- below: Daniel Garrett, student programs director, said the modern colle- er” food, the Crossroads Café is open year giate concept of offering multiple options round with fresh sandwiches, pizza, Asian and greater selection to students sparked the dishes and grilled food, such as burgers and push to remodel the Food Service Center. sandwiches. Pre-packaged sandwiches and “Like other industries, dining services other items are also available. experience trends,” she said. “We certainly Across the University Center lobby from try to keep pace with the new ideas and ser- Crossroads Café is R&B Espresso, which of- vices. I think part of the challenge is offer- fers Starbucks-brand coffees and Freshens ing enough of what is familiar to students so frozen yogurt along with iced drinks, sal- that there are those ‘go to’ options that most ads, pastries and sandwiches to go. people like or want to see, but balancing The newest food service location on that with some daily change-ups and new campus is the Common Grounds coffee bar options – things that maybe they haven’t in the Porter Henderson Library. Offering caterer for meetings, banquets and special bring us their favorite recipes or ideas from tried before.” much the same food and drink selections events both on and off campus. home, and we try to incorporate them into Both Housing and Residential Programs as R&B Espresso, Common Grounds substi- “We go to the LeGrand Alumni and Visi- our menu cycles. One of the things I tell the and Chartwells stay on top of what students tutes frozen yogurt with Frappuccino iced tor Center, the Junell Center, the San Angelo students is to just ask. If we can do it, we are want by including a section on food service drinks as part of its “Proudly Serving Star- Museum of Fine Arts and the Cactus Hotel,” going to do it.” in their annual student satisfaction surveys. bucks” line. Gonzalez said. “We concentrate on cam- Frazier agreed that dining services must “That information is used to help make All of the campus eateries are overseen pus, but we can go anywhere in town and be responsive to special requests and di- changes and improve service,” Frazier said. by the Food Service Committee, which in- regularly cater for groups from 20 to 1,000 ets that cater to vegetarians, diabetics and Even with the choices available, the cludes Chartwells managers, students and people. We have even catered a plated ser- others with dietary needs out of the main- food service personnel at ASU strive to keep a representative of Housing and Residential vice for three people, and at Rambunctious stream or because of scheduling issues. the choices fresh and avoid monotony. Programs. It meets every other Wednesday Weekend, we will probably feed 2,000.” “It can be challenging to accommodate “It’s a little like having a favorite restau- to review the food services and make any Topping the Chartwells priority list, the wide range of eating preferences and rant, but if you eat there all the time, and needed adjustments. though, is always trying to please and ac- schedules on a college campus while trying you always choose the same entree, you are “We look at records for the first three commodate its primary customer base – ASU to keep an eye on cost and operational ef- going to get tired of it,” Frazier said. “For weeks of the semester and estimate what students. Personnel are always on the look- ficiencies, so that we can maintain the best that reason, we encourage students to make we will need because we have no clue what out for students with special needs, including overall value and meet the needs of the ma- the most of their meal plan by taking full anyone is going to be eating,” Gonzalez food allergies, intolerance to gluten or the jority of our constituents,” she said. advantage of all the campus dining options said. “We could have a bunch of extra food cultural preferences of the university’s grow- The Chartwells unit at ASU stands ready – eating in different places and trying new at the end of an evening, or we could run ing international student population. to accommodate those needs year round. menu items so they don’t get stuck in the out by 6 p.m. and have to make adjustments “We have started baking gluten-free “It takes a lot of dedicated people to run habit of eating the same things every day.” to serve through 7:30 p.m. We rely on past bread based on rice and tapioca flour,” Gon- this operation,” Gonzalez said, “and if there And there are plenty of location and history, and analyze what was eaten and zalez said. “We have students who cannot are students on campus, we are here. I don’t menu options on campus. what wasn’t.” eat any type of gluten products, so they love think people know that we serve food 365 Adjacent to the Food Service Center In addition to daily campus food service, our bread. We will never replace mom’s days a year, and we have been doing it for is Roscoe’s Den, which features specialty Chartwells is also the university’s official cooking, but we have asked students to about four years.” .

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below: Electrician Ardie Harmon checks the equipment. bottom: Plumbers Joe Peña, left, and Doug Craddick make repairs.

Some of the most technologically “I have guys who have laptop comput- Mechanical Services work is typically 80 other offices on campus. Overhead, the plant advanced equipment operating on the An - ers who can be anywhere in the world and percent preventive and 20 percent respon - is a maze of pipes with some as large as 14- gelo State campus is never seen by the stu - can see what ’s going on down there,” said sive, said Paul Pillsbury, associate director 16 inches in diameter. It houses six chillers, dents, the faculty or the public. Jay Halbert, facilities management direc- of mechanical services, and the university ’s two large -scale boilers and several smaller Located underneath the Food Service tor. “ There ’s times when I can call one of my efforts to keep up with new technology in boiler units, which create a constant buzz of Center on the east side of campus, the uni- controls technicians, and he may be sitting the field help keep their jobs manageable. machinery. And, in the summer months, the versity ’s Central Plant is the home base for at a high school football game up in Dal - “We can head off a lot of problems be- plant is stifling from the heat of all those ma- ASU ’s heating and cooling system. It pro - las, and he ’ll get on his computer and he ’ll fore people even know something is not chines battling the West Texas temperatures. vides hot water for the food service areas change the temperature of a room.” working properly,” Pillsbury said. “In the summer,” Halbert said, “ we and science labs, and regulates the tempera - Staffers can also receive alerts of pos- From the Central Plant, heated and chilled make sure none of the guys work alone and ture in university buildings. sible equipment failures on their smart water circulates in pipes to the campus build - that they all have plenty of fluids because Overseen by ASU Facilities Management ’s phones, which significantly reduces re- ings. Each building has a mechanical air han - it ’s so hot down here.” Mechanical Services division, the Central sponse times for on -site repairs. With the dler room, where the air is either heated or Some of the crew ’s other everyday tasks Plant operates around the clock, and conse - advanced technology, though, also comes cooled by the water and then pushed through include replacing filters and greasing bear- quently has staff on call 24 hours a day. While the need for staffers, like energy control the building. Once the water has passed ings in the air handler rooms, plumbing re - any mechanical problems must be addressed technicians Carl Halfmann and Brian Por- across the temperature coils in the air han - pairs, working with high voltage equipment on site, recent technology upgrades allow ter, to learn the complicated nuances of the dler rooms, it circles back to the Central Plant and testing for water quality to ensure that temperature regulating to be done remotely. Central Plant ’s computer system. to be either heated or cooled again and routed none of the pipes corrode. The Central Plant back through the system. Texas Tech Univer- also has a machine shop where crew mem- sity System guidelines mandate that heating bers do their own ductwork. Each of the 10 - in all buildings range from 68 -71 degrees, and plus crew members must know all the main - cooling range from 72- 75 degrees. tenance and control systems so they can “’You d be amazed that one or two de - handle any problems when they are on call. grees difference around here saves tens of Since temperature regulating can be done thousands of dollars,” Halbert said. “’ So it s remotely, the main concern for on -call work- a big chunk of money when we alter those ers is a pipe leak or break. A tunnel with ex- temperatures just a little bit. Yes, in the posed piping extends from the Central Plant summertime, people are going to be a little to the Porter Henderson Library. From there, bit warm in most offices. In the wintertime, the rest of the heating and cooling pipes are HVAC they ’re going be a little bit cool in most of- buried underground. If a leak or a break hap - technician fices. We can’ t regulate it perfectly in every pens in the tunnel, the crew can typically get Raymond Energy control building, but we do our best.” in and easily repair it. But if a leak occurs in a Bradshaw technicians Brian Porter, left, During regular working hours, condi- buried portion of a line, it is a different story. in the tunnel and Carl Halfmann at the controls tions in the Central Plant differ from most Underground – continued on page 51

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His July appointment as Angelo the school’s sports network Theresa Sue earned a Lone Star Con- avoid the weight room at all costs. That has school. Her original design was to become a State’s new athletic director represents a and re-branded the UND ference title before she was legally allowed to change. I never have had to lift in my life. lawyer, but she is now considering going to homecoming for Sean Johnson, who served sports logo. to sign her own paperwork. It’s always been natural to me. I think a lot New York University to study communica- as ASU’s sports information director from “College athletics is a “I was kind of embarrassed at first be- of that comes with being a little immature. I tions and pursue a career in sports journal- 1993-95 in a career that has placed him in unique business, and we cause we had to send my mom everything finally understand that I need to put in more ism. For now she is enjoying life as a stu- marketing or administrative roles at nine need to look at it as a busi- for compliance,” Sue said. “I couldn’t sign work to reach my goals.” dent-athlete at ASU and is making an effort Sean Johnson other colleges over the last 28 years. ness,” Johnson said. “To anything, but they let me run.” That mindset comes as a breath of to not let the moments go by unappreciated. “The thing I remember most about my grow our business, we need A native New Yorker and daughter of two fresh air to her coaches, who see her un- “I really believe everything happens for first experience at Angelo State,” John- to grow our customer base. ASU has a great tainment dollar doesn’t change the fact that former Caribbean track athletes, Sue relocat- limited potential. a reason and anything is possible,” Sue said. son said, “was how the whole athletic staff program, it’s located in a great town, and I there is nothing better than watching an ed to Texas with her father, Rolex, when she “It’s been very exciting to see her prog- “I’ve done a lot so far, but I still have a lot worked together. When we hosted a football know there is opportunity to grow a fan base event in person,” Johnson said. “It’s one thing was 13. She graduated high school when she ress throughout the years, but it hasn’t been more to do.” . game, a track meet, a basketball game, ev- that can support the program.” to watch the game on television, iPhone or was 16 and enrolled as a student and walk-on easy at all,” ASU head track and field coach eryone pitched in. The other thing I enjoyed, The opportunity to increase support to- computer, but it will never replace the social track and field athlete at Angelo State before James Reid said. “I think she’s ready to take and this is one of the great things about Divi- day is greater than when Johnson started experience of enjoying it in person.” turning 17. She still wonders why people have that next step. Her age created some chal- sion II athletics, is that we all pulled for each his career in 1984 as sports information di- As Johnson looks to the future of ASU always asked her why she is in such a hurry. lenges for her and for us throughout the last other. We all enjoyed our success together.” rector for Lincoln University because of the athletics, his goals are direct and ambitious. “I had nothing to do besides study and three years, but I think next year is really Johnson, who succeeds Kathleen Bras- pervasiveness of digital and social media. “We want to recruit the best student- run track when we moved to Fort Worth, so going to be her time.” field and comes to ASU from the University “Social media and the Internet have led athletes and make sure they graduate and I challenged myself to be great at both of Former ASU track star and All-Ameri- of North Dakota (UND) where he was se- to a 24-hour information cycle that demands become leaders in their field,” he said. “We them,” said Sue, who also helped lead the can Chrystal Ruiz, who was Sue’s teammate nior associate athletic director for external immediate response and reaction, but this want to compete for championships, serve Rambelles to their fourth straight LSC team before becoming a graduate assistant coach, affairs, will be working to maintain that co- trend started 30 years ago when USA Today our community, give our fans a great ex- title in 2012. “People have always said that I has watched her development from the be- hesiveness and build upon the university’s changed the face of journalism by deliver- perience every time they come to an ASU walk like I’m on a mission. If I wasn’t doing ginning. An emerging level of maturity re- successes that include two national champi- ing multiple news items in a shortened ver- home game and do our very best to serve track then I was taking extra classes in high mains the theme. onships in the last eight years. sion,” Johnson said. the overall mission of Angelo State Univer- school. It wasn’t really a goal of mine to fin- “Her maturity really developed this year,” “We will expect excellence in every- “The great thing about social media, the sity. We want to be the best Division II pro- ish early. It kind of just happened.” Ruiz said. “She has grown as a team member thing we do,” Johnson said. “We will set the Internet and technology, in general, is it al- gram in the country.” The 400-meter hurdles LSC champion and an athlete a lot since she got here. The- same goals and have the same expectations lows Division II schools like Angelo State the Further, Johnson is humbled by the op- as a sophomore in 2011, Sue defended that resa comes out to work hard and has the po- for all of our sports. The good news is that same opportunities to communicate and mar- portunity to lead ASU on that path. title by running 1:01.34 as a junior and also tential to have a lot more success next year.” the bar has already been set high by former ket that are available to much larger schools,” “I’ve been attracted to the Angelo State claimed the LSC title in the long jump this Sue acknowledges her fast-tracked pace coaches and administrators Kathleen Bras- he continued. “You don’t have to buy your job ever since I moved into administration,” season. Her leap of 20 feet, 4.5 inches at the through Saginaw High School came at a field, Jerry Vandergriff, David Noble, Ed way into communication as much as you had he said. “I told my wife and my close friends conference meet in Commerce set a per- price. Although she went to the University Messbarger and Phil George, and it has con- to in the past. Now you can control your mes- that if I ever got the opportunity to be an sonal best, while her seventh-place finish at Interscholastic League Class 5A State Track tinued with our current coaching staff. Plain sage and get the important facts to all of your athletic director, my first choice would be the 2012 NCAA Division II national meet in and Field Championships three years in and simple, we want to compete for national constituents without a middle man.” Angelo State. This is my dream job. Pueblo, Colo., earned the first All-America a row and her 2009 4x400 relay team still championships in every sport we sponsor.” And while omnipresent digital and so- “I will never forget that Angelo State honor in her accelerated career. holds the school’s record, she never expe- His first challenge will be to increase sup- cial media are competitors for the public’s gave me the opportunity to become an ath- With three years of collegiate experi- rienced a prom. Beyond that, Sue spent port and resources across the board for ASU discretionary dollars and time, college ath- letic director. I’m so appreciative to have re- ence, Sue is now signing her own paperwork so much time studying that she neglected athletic programs, a task he is well suited for letics is still a superior option, particularly ceived this opportunity to represent the fans, as a 19-year-old senior who is challenging many of the social aspects of growing up.

with his background in communications and at the D-II level, because of affordability and students, student-athletes, faculty, staff and herself to win five All-America certificates “I was all about my books and track at Meyer Danny by Photo marketing. In his 3½ years at UND, he dou- the game experience. alumni of Angelo State. ASU has a fabulous during the 2013 indoor and outdoor seasons. that time,” she said. bled the number of radio stations broadcast- “The fact that technology has also cre- tradition, and we want to build on that tradi- “I’m fast enough, but I’m not strong Now a history major at ASU, Sue is plan- ing UND sports, increased the market size for . enough right now,” she admitted. “I used to ated more demand for the public’s enter- tion and take it to a higher level.” ning to move back to New York for graduate Theresa Sue

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the The greatest loss for the 2012 Ram- Always around the team, there were Division II Softball Championship Tourna- belles softball team was not a game, but a many times when the McCorkles were as- ment. ASU finished the season with a 48-11 fan – George McCorkle. As a fan, you could sumed to be parents or grandparents of an record, winning the Lone Star Conference say McCorkle was undefeated. Angelo State softball player. After her hus- championship for the sixth time in program Love and passion were words used in band’s passing, Ola was touched by the play- history. Elsamartina Apo, who led the team ers and coaches wearing sweatbands with with a .424 batting average, was named the Undefeated McCorkle’s obituary to articulate his feel- ings for the Angelo State softball team. In- his initials on them and also seeing “GM” LSC Female Athlete of the Year, while Scott spirational, positive, faithful, respected and painted on the field. Those are but a select earned his fourth Coach of the Year honor a man of great character were a few ways few of the cherished moments Ola experi- and DeeshanaLynn Tafiti, Apo and Kacie the heartbroken Rambelles expressed their ences when she closes her eyes to reminisce Easley earned All-America honors. admiration for him and his wife, Ola Mae. about the times she enjoyed the company of “For us to go out and play the way we did think I would have gotten through it without “He had so much love for us and we felt him and his Rambelles. this season says a lot about the makeup of the support I had from the girls, coaches and the same way about him,” said ASU catcher “We don’t have any grandchildren, so our players,” Scott said. “Everybody accepted other fans, who really helped me.” Kacie Easley, who visited San Angelo Com- we always consider all the Angelo State their role and really bought into the team “It wasn’t easy seeing her there without munity Medical Center with her family just athletes our grandchildren,” she said. “You concept this year. People say that a lot, but we George,” Easley said, “but we were very ex- hours before McCorkle passed away. “His really get to know the athletes and their never had one issue with anything. We were cited she was there. It didn’t feel right out family kept thanking me at the hospital for parents when you consistently come out to talented up and down the lineup and had a there when they weren’t there. I know it coming and told me to thank my team for support the teams. You become part of their lot of talent that hardly ever saw the field.” wasn’t easy for her, but we are very grateful bringing so much joy into George’s life. I family. We always loved that part of it.” A season where the Rambelles were na- for the support she gives us. There’s a huge was there to thank them,” she said. Thirty-one current and former players tionally ranked throughout and outscored void that can’t be replaced now that George McCorkle, who was a friend, fan and attended his funeral in their ASU softball their opponents by a combined score of is gone, but we are still really blessed be- supporter of the softball team, died at the uniforms to say goodbye. It was a tribute 565-394 avoided many on-field struggles, cause we have Ola.” age of 71 on April 6 after a battle with can- McCorkle would have been delighted to except for a three-game losing streak that The successful 2012 ASU softball season cer, and on a day when his Rambelles swept see and one Ola needed. For as hard as it was reversed in late March. The Rambelles concluded in the third game of a best-of-three an emotionally excruciating doubleheader was for a team full of players who always finished the regular season by winning 16 super regional series against Central Okla- against Texas Woman’s University. had smiles on their faces to now have eyes of their final 18 games. While mired in that homa. McCorkle was not physically present He and Ola Mae were constant support- filled with tears, it was a way to pay hom- mini-slump, the team found strength from to watch the final month of the season, but ers at Angelo State athletic events. A devot- age to the couple that had cheered them on McCorkle in his life’s most fragile moment. his incredible spirit never left. Neither did his ed man of faith who also served in the U.S. for years. They were there to honor a man “He pulled my team out of a rut that love, Ola Mae, who was there to support the Air Force for 20 years, he loved to attend who had wished them good luck before they we fell into,” Apo said. “We realized that if players and watch the games for him. games and practices and give motivational went on road trips and had met them in the this man is fighting for his life, then we as a “I’ll support Angelo State as long as I’m speeches to the team. He often discussed parking lot – often after midnight – to wel- team need to fight and dig deep. The respect on top of the ground and the ground is not strategy with head softball coach Travis come them back home, regardless of the sig- he had for us rejuvenated our team.” on top of me,” Ola said. “I will always be Scott and then enjoyed informing other fans nificance of the game or the result. During ASU’s first home game after Mc- there for all of them.” . what was going on. Scott credits McCorkle “They really showed me how much love Corkle’s funeral, Ola returned alone to a soft- for helping him become a better coach, and they had for him and me when they showed ball field full of people who love her. Together, even more importantly, a better person. up wearing their uniforms,” Ola said. “I had they cheered the Rambelles to a 7-3 victory “George was always smiling and up- no idea that many former players were go- over Abilene Christian. For the first time, she beat,” Scott said. “He taught us all a lesson ing to be coming back. When I saw them, I needed them more than they needed her. about life and faith. Win or lose, he was al- really got a lift that I needed.” “He was always right there beside me ways supportive of us. He never questioned Although McCorkle’s physical presence and it was really tough without him there,” the effort of the girls or the coaching deci- was no longer there, Ola and the love for said Ola, who married McCorkle in 1988 after sions that were made. George and Ola are him remained throughout the 2012 season meeting him at Wesley Trinity United Meth- George McCorkle and his wife, Ola Mae not just fans, they are part of our program.” that fell just one win short of the NCAA odist Church. “It’s still very difficult. I don’t

34 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 35 by Wes Bloomquist Following a Champion From Kingsville to Canyon, from Oklahoma to Missouri and even up the side- walks to the Foster Field press box, Tommy and Debbie Robinson navigated their Mini Cooper everywhere last season to support the Lone Star Conference champion Angelo State baseball team. The couple, who have been devoted fans since the baseball program started in Debbie and Tommy Robinson 2005, attended almost every game of the 2012 season, hosted tailgate parties during Photo by Danny Meyer the regular season and served as hospitality directors at the LSC Baseball Championship – a tournament the Rams won by beating nament administrators, umpires, coaches The Robinsons were not alone in enjoy- Player of the Year Award, given to the top Tarleton State, 6-0, in the title game. They and media during the LSC Champion- ing watching the team put together one of student-athlete in the conference. drove to Warrensburg, Mo., to watch ASU ship, though it was a challenge because the best seasons in program history. The “It was a really good group that brought at the NCAA Division II South Central Re- of weather delays that pushed games past Rams were ranked as high as fourth in the Angelo State baseball back to where it is gional where the 40-17 season came to an midnight and eventually to an unscheduled national polls, won the LSC regular season supposed to be,” Brooks said. “We have a end, falling just one step short of advancing fifth day. Each weather interruption, which and tournament championships and out- great core group returning next season that to the NCAA Division II Baseball Champion- Tommy described as a “monumental job scored their opponents by a combined score we’re really excited about.” ship in Cary, N.C. and a crazy time,” caused a rush to their of 409-241. Added Tommy Robinson, “ASU has a tre- “We really enjoyed this season because tent, which turned into the tournament’s All-American Lee Neumann thrilled mendous baseball program with great guys. of all the camaraderie that the team had,” gathering place during delays that lasted fans throughout the season with sensational We’re prepared to drive to North Carolina Debbie said. “They had so much fun out up to seven hours. They also prepared and plays in centerfield and at the plate, hitting next year to watch the Rams in the 2013 D-II there and you could really tell that they delivered food and drinks to the press box .389 and leading the conference with 81 College World Series.” . loved what they were doing. That makes for administrators and the media. hits, nine triples and 60 runs scored. Ryan it fun for us as fans to watch. I’ve always “It’s awesome to have people that are Greer led ASU by driving in 58 runs and thought that if you support the team, you so helpful and supportive of our program,” stealing 29 bases, while Quaid McKinnon, should be there all the time no matter said ASU head coach Kevin Brooks, who Toby Semler, Brett Parson and Andrew La- where they play.” was named LSC Coach of the Year after combe all hit over .300 and were named to Tommy and Debbie are fans of many leading the Rams to a 20-8 conference re- the All-LSC first team. Angelo State athletic teams, but feel a cord. “Debbie and Tommy were there, home Michael Lange went 9-1 on the mound, special connection to baseball because and away, and really invested a lot of time and Michael Weatherly recorded nine saves, they first met during high school at a San into us. They are two of the people that re- as both pitchers also earned first-team All- Angelo Central baseball game. This past ally make our baseball program special. As LSC recognition. Doug Snover was named season, they particularly enjoyed cooking coaches and players, we notice it and can’t an Academic All-American, while Zach meals and providing refreshments for tour- thank them enough for everything they do.” Cohen earned the Fred Jacoby Academic

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Coach: Chuck Waddington Coach: Travis McCorkle Coach: Will Wagner (2nd year) (5th year, 89-47 at ASU) (5th year, 39-32-8 at ASU) Last Year: 5-6 (2-6, 6th in LSC) Last Year: 31-6 (17-3, 2nd in LSC) Last Year: 6-9-4 (5-6-3, 5th in LSC) Outlook: A solid recruiting class and 38 Outlook: After advancing to the NCAA Outlook: The Rambelles have made two returning lettermen should provide second- D-II national tournament for the first time straight trips to the postseason and will field year head coach Will Wagner with a talent-

Photo by Danny Meyer Meyer Danny by Photo in 19 years last season, the ’Belles have even a team primed to make it three in a row. ed team to take the field this fall. The Rams higher expectations for 2012. ASU returns Coming off a 2011 season that included will play six home games, including three of nine players from the 2011 squad that went a program-record four ties and displayed the first four games on their schedule. 31-6, and has added one transfer and six competitiveness in most of their losses, Courtney Rutledge freshmen with the potential to make imme- Coach McCorkle and his players worked Top Returners: The Rams return four starters on both sides of the ball, includ- Young Guns diate impacts. After advancing to the LSC hard in the offseason to get winning results. Tournament championship game the last ing All-LSC selections Alvin Johnson, Paul The Angelo State Rambelles golf team took two seasons, the ’Belles have made it their Top Returners: Junior Maggie Schaffer Mason, Kyle Patterson and Austin Sum- another step this past season in becoming a goal to win the 2012 championship as they is the leading returning scorer with six goals rall. Junior quarterback Blake Hamblin young contender on the Lone Star Confer- enter the season nationally ranked. in 2011. She is joined by seniors Hanna returns from a late-season shoulder injury ence landscape. Horeis with four goals and Lauren Carnes and will have talented receivers in C.J. Led by sophomore Courtney Rutledge, Top Returners: Seniors Chelsea Gibson with two goals from last year. Horeis and Akins and Dakarai Pecikonis. The ASU de- the Rambelles – who often played last sea- and Alex Woolsey return after being named Carnes are this year’s team captains along fense will be anchored by senior defensive son with three newcomers on their five- to the All-LSC first team in 2011. With 346 with Karli Maxey. Junior defender Jordan end Austin Benson. Photo by Brandon Ireton Ireton Brandon by Photo person tournament roster – tied for fourth kills last season, Gibson enters 2012 need- Benfield hopes to build on her 2011 All- at the LSC Championship Tournament (318- ing only 75 kills for 1,000 in her career. LSC second team performance, while Kat Cowboys Stadium: The Rams will 311 – 629). Rutledge earned a seventh-place Woolsey has recorded 3,691 career assists, Monroe and goalkeeper Danielle Edwards face Valdosta State on Saturday, Sept. 15, standing for the two-day tournament, be- and another strong season could see her will fill important roles this season. as part of the Lone Star Football Festival coming the first ASU golfer to finish in the pass ASU’s current all-time assist leader, presented by Firestone. It will be ASU’s Coach Reid congratulates Jaylen Rodgers top 10 at the championship since 2010. It Amber Nelson (4,786). Juniors Kaelen Val- Top Newcomers: Eight freshmen are first matchup with the Blazers, who won Four in a Row was also the Monahans native’s second top dez and Maddie Huth combined for 562 expected to add both depth and talent to the 2004 and 2007 NCAA Division II na- . By winning a fourth-straight Lone Star Con- and James Reid was named LSC Women’s 10 finish of the spring. kills last season, while sophomore Shelby the 2012 Rambelles. San Angelo Central tional championships. ference title, the Angelo State Rambelles Track and Field Coach of the Year for the She was joined by teammates Abby Wilt led the ’Belles with 585 digs. Seniors graduate Lauren Bate- track and field team accomplished a feat ninth time in his career. Bobo (15th) and Krista Czarnecki (T-17th) in man is a goal-scoring Katie Coleman and Emily Booth will add ASU Angelettes only seen three other times in ASU history. At the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track the top 25 in the conference. The Rambelles depth and leadership, while junior outside forward, while mid- The latest title also distinguishes Angelo and Field Championships in Pueblo, Colo., also achieved success in the classroom with hitter Leah McWilliams adds versatility fol- fielders Teegan Court- State as only the second women’s team in the Rams and Rambelles combined for Czarnecki earning Academic All-LSC hon- lowing a redshirt season. ney, Sierra Anderson, Lone Star Conference history to win four three All-America honors. Jacob McDonald ors for the second consecutive season to go Selena Alvarez and consecutive crowns in track and field. earned his third-straight All-America desig- along with all eight members of this spring’s Top Newcomers: Junior Shelbi Goode, Laura Alcorn will vie It is the sixth league crown in the last nation in the javelin, and Theresa Sue was team being named to the LSC Commission- a 6-2 middle blocker and former high school for immediate playing nine years for the Rambelles. The team named All-American in the long jump. The er’s Honor Roll. All-American from Georgetown, joins the time. Natalie Nelson is race was one of the closest in conference highlight of the meet was freshman Jay- Each returning member from the 2012 ’Belles after two years at the University of an athletic goalkeeper, history with ASU edging Abilene Christian len Rodgers, who finished as the national squad also posted a perfect 4.0 grade point Alabama. Four freshmen, outside hitter who had a strong high 195.5 to 195 in the LSC Championships. The runner-up in the 800 meters. Rodgers was average during the spring semester. With no Arielle Bond (El Paso), defensive specialist school career at Scher tz Rams finished in third place in the men’s named the LSC Female Track Athlete of the graduating seniors and another influx of tal- Haley Bianco (Austin), middle blocker Kai- Clemens, while Ashley Photo by Danny Meyer Meyer Danny by Photo competition with 152 points. ASU took Year for her efforts. ent set to join the team in the fall, the young lyn Troxell (Pampa) and defensive specialist Exford and Shay Wil- home a total of 10 combined individual and The Rambelles finished the national meet ’Belles look to continue their rise to the top Katie MacLeay (San Antonio), are expected liams will bolster the relay LSC titles during the three-day event, tied for 23rd and the Rams tied for 41st. . of the conference. . to solidify the ASU lineup. ASU defense.

38 FALL 2012 Angelo State University Magazine Angelo State University Magazine FALL 2012 39 Distinguished Alumnus Alumni Outstanding Administrator Alumni Award Criteria Restricting his education and professional “Principals are able to influence changes in career to West Texas has certainly not lim- technology, curriculum, scheduling, staffing Homecoming ited Merl Brandon’s success. and budgeting. At the time, Miles was one Distinguished Alumnus First, he excelled at Angelo State Uni- of the few high schools in the region to offer Awarded to an alumnus who has received versity, where as an undergraduate he Internet access, development of Web pages, significant recognition through career earned a Carr Academic Scholarship, made self-paced curriculum and dual-credit class- Dinner and/or community service and leadership. the Dean’s List from 1989-92 and graduated es, so it was an exciting time to be the prin- Honorary Alumnus cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in math- cipal in that environment.” The Angelo State University Alumni Association will host Awarded to an individual who did not ematics. After starting a teaching career in For his outstanding professional accom- its annual Homecoming Dinner on Friday, Oct. 19, to honor attend ASU, but has brought recognition nearby Miles, he continued his education at plishments, Brandon has also been named distinguished graduates and supporters of ASU. to the university or who has supported ASU, eventually earning a Master of Educa- the ASU Alumni Association’s 2012 Distin- The 2012 honorees are Merl Brandon, distinguished ASU or the ASU Alumni Association in tion and superintendent certification. guished Alumnus. Merl Brandon alumnus; Stephanie Stoebe, distinguished Carr scholar; Lt. a significant manner. “As a first-generation college student,” Not one to rest on his laurels, Brandon Col. Stephen Magnan, distinguished ROTC alumnus; Hazel Brandon said, “Angelo State’s desire to help actually learned of his Principal of the Year ing them say that you made a difference in Dooley, honorary alumna; Dr. John Duke, outstanding re- Distinguished Carr area high school graduates was instrumen- Award after he had left Miles to become as- their life. That is what it is all about.” tired faculty member; Ewell E. “Pat” Murphy Jr., golden ex; Scholar Alumnus tal in my success. When I went to register sistant principal at the Central Freshman So, Brandon’s path in life has come full Wendy Storms, outstanding staff; and Dr. Sangeeta Singg, Awarded to an alumnus who attended for my first class, I honestly expected sev- Campus in San Angelo. This year, he is circle back to San Angelo where it all start- distinguished faculty achievement. ASU on a Carr Scholarship and has eral roadblocks. What I discovered was just the new principal at San Angelo’s Lincoln ed at ASU. Fittingly, attending ASU has Activities will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. in the received significant recognition through the opposite. I felt supported and encour- Middle School. also become a family tradition. His wife, LeGrand Center, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets career and/or community service aged by faculty and staff alike.” “As I listened to the problems that prin- Becky, holds an ASU nursing degree; his are $60 per person and are available by contacting the and leadership. With his ASU education as a spring- cipals were experiencing in large districts,” daughter, Ashley, graduated from ASU in Alumni Association at 325-942-2122 or by visiting the web- Distinguished ROTC Alumnus board, Brandon has also posted impressive Brandon said, “I began to ask myself if I 2007 and went on to graduate from medi- site at www.angelostatealumni.com. Awarded to an alumnus who attended professional achievements. While teaching could help effect the same kind of success cal school at Texas Tech; and his son, Gar- Honorees will be featured in the Homecoming Parade ASU as part of the Air Force ROTC in Miles in 1995, he was named to Who’s we had experienced in Miles in a larger rett, is an ASU undergraduate. Saturday morning and then guests at the association’s Detachment 847 and has received Who Among America’s High School Teach- school setting. The success in Miles was a “I was once told that success comes from Homecoming Ram Jam from 1:30-3:30 p.m. before the 4 p.m. significant recognition through career ers. After spending a year as the junior concerted effort of students, staff, parents the desire to be in contact with individuals Homecoming game against Texas A&M-Commerce in San and/or community service and leadership. high principal in Irion County, he returned and community members. I am confident who teach and inspire you,” Brandon said. Angelo Stadium. Golden Ex of the Year to Miles in 1999 as the high school princi- that this same spirit of community and de- “This is the type of experience I have found pal. For his accomplishments there, he was sire to succeed exists in San Angelo as well.” Awarded to an individual who has been in attending ASU; professional men and named the Texas Association of Secondary “The most rewarding aspect of my job,” . an alumnus for 50 years or longer and women who have a passion for education.” School Principals’ (TASSP) Region XV Prin- he added, “is the opportunity to give hope who has brought recognition to ASU cipal of the Year in 2003, 2008 and 2012, was of a better education and hope of a better and/or the ASU Alumni Association. a state finalist for TASSP Principal of Year life. Nothing means more than seeing a stu- Outstanding Retired Faculty in 2008 and was named TASSP Secondary dent several years down the road and hav- Awarded to a former ASU faculty who Principal of the Year in 2012. had a distinguished career at ASU. “I decided to become a principal when I Distinguished Faculty realized I couldn’t impact large-scale change Achievement from within the classroom,” Brandon said. Awarded to a current ASU faculty member who has had a profound effect on the lives and careers of ASU students (not required to be an alumnus). Distinguished Staff Achievement Awarded to a current ASU employee who as a staff member has demonstrated sup­ port and dedication for the development of ASU (not required to be an alumnus).

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Hazel Dooley’s introduction to San An- “Back then, the faculty used to have to The awards just keep rolling in for Angelo Round Rock Office of School Improvement. gelo College, now Angelo State University, work at the ball games,” Dooley said. “They State alumna Stephanie Stoebe. Although she now teaches teachers, she is was not a positive one. had to sell tickets and all kinds of stuff.” Earlier this year, she was named the never too far from the students. During her sophomore year at Tarleton And Dooley was kept busy as well, but Texas Education Agency’s 2012 Texas Sec- “It’s important that I am always in the Junior College in 1938, the school’s basket- she did not mind because of the tight-knit ondary Teacher of the Year for her work classroom,” Stoebe said. “I want to keep one ball team had won an impressive 88 straight campus community that boasted only 25 with students as a reading specialist at foot grounded in what is going on every games before a major upset at the hands of faculty members. Round Rock High School. In recognition of day. I couldn’t be an instructional director if SAC ruined the winning streak. “Every time somebody would get a new her accomplishments and continued com- I didn’t have an idea about what was going “That little two-by-four San Angelo Col- house,” Dooley said, “we’d all go around mitment to education, Stoebe has now been on with the teachers. I wouldn’t be an effec- lege beat us,” Dooley said. “That’s what we’d and sing and make ice cream and good- named the ASU Alumni Association’s 2012 tive coach, so I volunteer in classes and will call it – that little two-by-four, because they ies and have an open house, except when Distinguished Carr Scholar Alumna. always consider myself a teacher.” were just one little building on part of the they got the president’s house. We all just With the aid of a Carr Scholarship, With her awards in tow, Stoebe keeps Hazel Dooley Stephanie Stoebe high school. That was my introduction to sang out in the street that time because they Stoebe earned her ASU master’s degree moving forward in her new role. San Angelo College, but little did I know I didn’t need anything.” in 2000. She has traveled extensively with “The biggest challenge in education was going to spend most of my life in San Dooley also joined a group called Fac- her military husband, teaching in several right now is a hot topic regarding relevant it is absolutely relevant that teachers be Angelo.” ulty Women and Wives and even served states and South Korea before settling in and rigorous instruction for students learn- trained to deliver English instruction.” After finishing her education at the Uni- a term as president. She also remembers Round Rock. ing English,” Stoebe said. “We are experi- Stoebe and her husband, Walter, have versity of Texas, Dooley came to San Angelo bringing baked goods to the university Since winning the teacher-of-the-year encing large population growth, a lot from one son, Zachary. . and became a Tom Green County extension when Dr. James Hindman was president. award, she has taken a position mentor- immigration. If we want to have a produc- agent. One of her old Tarleton friends, the “I used to take Christmas cookies to the ing English language arts teachers at the tive society and a stable economy in Texas, late R.B. Dooley, also moved to San Angelo people on the second floor in the Adminis- to be an agriculture professor at SAC. The tration Building,” Dooley said. “I used to say couple reconnected in 1948 and married the ‘You’ve got to have a little pull to get in here’ following year. because the door said ‘Pull’ on it.” “We lived happily ever after,” Dooley said. Even after her husband’s retirement Their marriage also marked the start from ASU, Dooley stayed involved with the Distinguished ROTC Alumnus of Dooley’s lengthy commitment to ASU, university. She volunteered at the LeGrand Teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders which spans almost as long as her 70 years Alumni and Visitors Center for six years, in San Angelo and has led to her being rec- and has endowed three academic scholar- ognized by the ASU Alumni Association as ships, one in agriculture and two in nursing. When Lt. Col. Stephen Magnan returned Magnan’s notable Air Force career has its 2012 Honorary Alumna. But even though Dooley came to love to Angelo State last year to take command of included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He In the early years of their marriage, San Angelo’s “little two-by-four” college, Air Force ROTC Detachment 847, he got to was also one of only 10 Air Force captains, teaching at the university was not just a job she never seemed to escape the Tarleton see it from a whole new perspective. and the only one from the intelligence com- – it was a way of life. In addition to his class- basketball loss in 1938. As a county exten- But the lessons he learned as a cadet at munity, selected for a leadership develop- room duties, R.B. was the bookstore man- sion agent, she worked in the same building his alma mater are still as relevant as ever. ment program called Phoenix Hawk, which ager for his first seven years at ASU. The as the late Ed B. Keyes, who was the SAC “They say that we are here putting our enabled him to work with an elite group couple also had season tickets to all the basketball coach for that game and loved to fingerprints on the future leaders,” Mag- from security forces. ASU athletic events, but did not tease her about it any chance he got. nan said. “Well, I still have the fingerprints A 1992 Angelo State graduate with a de- always get to sit together In the spring of 2010, ASU’s Develop- of those ASU instructors on me, and that’s gree in communication, Magnan said being and enjoy the games. ment Office staff took Dooley and Keyes’ happened throughout my career. Every back at ASU has reminded him of what it wife, Frances Keyes, to an ASU basketball commander, every supervisor that I’ve had was like to be a student. Stephen Magnan game against Tarleton State. has influenced me and made me who I am.” “I remember doing pushups with the “Sure enough, ASU beat Tarleton that The ASU Alumni Association’s 2012 Dis- cadets at the football games,” he said, night,” Dooley said. tinguished ROTC Alumnus, Magnan served “which is pretty nostalgic for me because Regardless, Dooley keeps a framed seven years in the Air Force’s enlisted ranks now I run down there and do pushups with photo of herself, Frances Keyes and ASU before being encouraged by his commander the cadets again.” mascot Roscoe in her room to commemo- to enroll at ASU and get commissioned as an Magnan’s wife, Barb, is a retired Air rate the occasion. . officer upon graduation. He has since spent Force colonel, and he has two children, Jon much of his career helping others grow into and Laura. . leadership positions, which he considers paying it forward.

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Using his time at San Angelo Junior Arabia, Murphy worked at the Houston-based Dr. Sangeeta Singg considers teaching Also extensively involved in psychol- College as a springboard, Dr. Ewell E. law firm Baker & Botts from 1954-92, and psychology more of a calling than a job. ogy research, Singg has been published “Pat” Murphy Jr. fashioned a success- was chairman of its International Depart- Since her arrival at Angelo State the 34 times, including peer-reviewed articles ful career in international law and uni- ment from 1972-89. After retirement from the day after receiving her doctorate from East for professional journals and contribu- versity teaching. firm, he began his teaching career as a visit- Texas State University (now Texas A&M- tions to four books. She has also directed A product of San Angelo public schools, ing professor at the University of Texas Law Commerce) in 1981, Singg has spent 31 years or mentored 77 graduate student theses, 51 Murphy attended SAJC from 1943-45 and School from 1993-97, a distinguished lecturer rising through the faculty ranks to full pro- research courses and four student Carr Re- then completed Bachelor of Arts and Bach- at the University of Houston Law Center from fessor, directing the Counseling Psychology search Scholarship projects. elor of Laws degrees with honors at the 1996-2006 and an adjunct professor at UHLC Program and mentoring hundreds of coun- “I like everything about the job,” she said, University of Texas. He then headed to continually since 2007. seling students. “but what I like best is to be able to inspire England’s prestigious Oxford University as Despite his time away from San Angelo, “I couldn’t do an 8-5 job, sitting on a and motivate students. It is especially gratify- a Rhodes Scholar to earn a Doctor of Phi- Murphy made strong ties to Angelo State chair doing computer stuff,” Singg said. “I ing when you see students who started here Ewell E. “Pat” Murphy Jr. Sangeeta Singg losophy in 1951. But, he never forgot where through the Alumni Association and the have to feel like I’m really making a differ- without much confidence, like ugly duck- it all started. Development Office. As a result, the Alumni ence in somebody’s life. You touch lots of lings, who by the end of the program had “I am deeply grateful for the excellent Association has named him its 2012 Golden ment of my tiny, one-small-building San An- lives in the 200,000 hours of practicum that turned into beautiful swans flying away.” Heart Association, Rape Crisis Center and teaching I received in San Angelo,” Murphy Ex of the Year. gelo Junior College into mammoth Angelo I have supervised.” In addition to her faculty duties, Singg many others. said, “and San Angelo Junior College was “Over the years since 1954,” Murphy State University. It is a fascinating example For her long ASU service and dedication has participated in numerous professional She also holds a bachelor’s degree from the capstone of that excellence.” said, “each time I returned for brief visits of the U.S. education system.” . to her students, Singg has been selected for organizations throughout her career and Punjab University in India and master’s de- After spending time in the U.S. Air Force with my parents, relatives and friends in the ASU Alumni Association’s 2012 Distin- has served on various community boards grees from Mississippi State University and that included a principal assignment in Saudi San Angelo, I was amazed at the develop- guished Faculty Achievement Award. and committees, including the American East Texas State. .

Outstanding Retired Faculty Distinguished Staff Achievement Lifelong Commitment Student Advocate

For more than three decades, Dr. John “Since most of my academic life was Wendy Storms plays a key role in shap- “I like seeing the bigger picture,” Storms Duke played an integral role in the growth, spent teaching mathematics rather than ing the next generation of Texas public said. “Before this, I was dealing with pre- development and success of the ASU Math- engaging in mathematical research,” school teachers. student teachers, student teachers, the ematics Department. Duke said, “this particular award recog- A former teacher herself, Storms uti- community, principals and cooperating From his arrival in 1968 to his retire- nizes, in part, the importance of general lizes that experience as director of Educator teachers. In this job, I get to add advising, ment in 1999, Duke dedicated his life to knowledge, rigor and clarity of presenta- Support Services (ESS) in the ASU College certification and accreditation, which is all developing and teaching rigorous math- tion, and encouragement of academic cu- of Education. Storms oversees the Educa- part of the bigger picture.” ematics courses that gave students not only riosity both in and out of the classroom.” tor Preparation Information (EPI) Center, After earning her ASU bachelor’s de- exposure to that area of learning, but also a While at ASU, Duke also served on the which provides information, advising and gree in interdisciplinary studies-elemen- firm foundation for further study. university’s Research, Curriculum, Tenure support services to undergraduate and tary education, Storms taught elementary “The main reason for my teaching,” and Library committees, and the Graduate graduate students planning or continuing school for several years. She returned to Duke said, “was my desire to instill in oth- Council. But his main focus was always on John Duke their careers in education. ASU for her reading specialist master’s Wendy Storms ers, insofar as possible, a germ of curiosity working with his fellow faculty on behalf of “The EPI Center is really here to help degree and then oversaw the university’s for learning, to help them realize the impor- the students. questioning of concepts and methods, any student with certifications,” she said. Field Experiences program for student But now she finds her rewards helping the tance of that venture and to aid them in at- “My thoughts on the highlights of my which gave me the incentive to strive to “Even though we are under the College of teachers. She also previously co-directed teachers of tomorrow. taining some success in that endeavor.” teaching career naturally turn toward improve my presentation of certain topics Education, we service any department that the Teacher Education Department’s Pearl “I had to do a lot of praying and soul- For his lifelong commitment to ASU and certain individuals – students whom I in the classroom.” has certification degrees.” of the Concho Writing Project before tak- searching for what to do when considering his students, Duke has been named the ASU have helped in some small measure to ac- Duke and his wife, Betty, are retired in For her ongoing commitment and sup- ing her current position. a career change,” she said. “I would never Alumni Association’s 2012 Distinguished Re- complish some of their goals and prepare San Angelo and enjoy connecting with his port for students, Storms has been selected As she had previously planned a career have guessed I would come here, but I am tired Faculty, which means something very for their future work,” Duke said. “I am former students via e-mail at bbd_jwd@ by the ASU Alumni Association for its 2012 as a teacher, it was not an easy decision sure glad I did because I love what I do.” . specific to him. indebted to them for their probing and suddenlink.net. . Distinguished Staff Achievement Award. for Storms to leave the classroom for ASU.

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by Jayna Phinney

Sometimes all it takes is a little 21st- century technology and an alumni bond to get the job done. Jenny Lawson In the late 1990s, Angelo State Univer- sity student Jerrod Pitcock was working for Angelo State alum Jenny Lawson com- illness. Her work showcases her talent for then decided to get help because they real- a contracted cleaning service on the carpets poses such entertaining blog posts that she storytelling and uses her quick wit to find ized they weren’t alone after all.” in a San Angelo movie theater when he came receives millions of page views every month. the humor in nearly any situation. The seeds for Lawson’s entertaining and across an ASU ring with the engraving “D. So it should come as no surprise that her Capitalizing on her book’s popularity, insightful prose were sown while she stud- Robertson B.B.A. 1971.” memoir, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Lawson went on a reading tour that she ied journalism at ASU. Her time at ASU was “I went home and called all the Robert- debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times best- described as fascinating, wonderful and also significant because she met her hus- sons in the phonebook, but I couldn’t find the seller list this spring. terrifying, all at the same time, and that band, Victor, while they were both students. owner,” Pitcock said. In her book, Lawson discusses every- included a stop in San Angelo. But, there were also less intense moments He put the ring in a box with some of his thing from growing up in Wall with a taxi- “I have anxiety disorder, so doing a read- along the way. personal belongings and knick-knacks, and dermist father and creating a Facebook ing tour was so scary, but so rewarding,” “One of my favorite classes was astron- basically forgot about it. It was not until this page for a 5-foot-tall metal chicken to the Lawson said. “It was standing-room-only at omy,” Lawson said. “I’d confused it with year, when his son and daughter were play- more serious topics of experiencing mul- almost all of the tour stops. The highlights astrology when I signed up, but I enjoyed ing with the box, that his wife, Amber, also tiple miscarriages and dealing with mental have been people bringing me taxidermied hanging out in the Planetarium. It was an ASU alum, saw the ring and decided to try animals. Also, hearing from people about fascinating, and I also had some of the once more to find the rightful owner. how I’ve helped them understand their most deeply relaxing naps in those laid- “I just did a Google search and typed in own and others’ mental illness.” back chairs.” exactly what it said on the ring,” Amber said. Even before her fans got to see it, After graduating in 1997, Lawson spent The search returned a result for a San prospective publishers were just as inter- 15 years working in human resources before Angelo businessman by the name of Charles ested in Lawson’s book. A two-day auc- deciding to write full time. “Dick” Robertson, whose full name is Charles tion that Lawson described as “nerve- “I never got away from writing,” Law- Dreher Robertson, though “Dick” has always wracking but exciting” was conducted son said, “and I naturally fell into blogging been his nickname. Amber decided it was among 12 publishing houses for the about six years ago.” worth a try, so she called his office and left a book rights. When she is not working on her own message. Sure enough, the ring was his. “I interviewed with a bunch of the projects, Lawson also contributes to the “I was thrilled to death,” Robertson houses to find out which editor would Houston Chronicle’s Good Mom/Bad Mom said. “I’ve never experienced something so work best for me,” Lawson said. “I blog. In all of her writing, she strives to be strange in my life. It’s been 41 years since had no idea how different their styles honest with her readers while still main- I got that ring. It’s been lost for about 15 could be.” taining her privacy. years. That they even held onto it for so long The posts on Lawson’s blog, “I only share about 5 percent of my life, is surprising.” thebloggess.com, are as varied as but I’m very open about things most people Pitcock returned the ring to Robertson, the chapters in her book, although are afraid of talking about,” Lawson said. and the pair have plans to get together some- mental illness and dealing with its “I do have my boundaries, though. I don’t time with their spouses. many inherent issues are recur- write about where I live or about anything “They’re younger graduates taking ring topics because of the feed- that I think might embarrass my daughter care of an older graduate, so it’s special,” back she gets from readers. when she’s older.” Robertson said. “I’ve had a lot of people tell To the delight of her fans, Lawson is now A former ASU Alumni Association board member and president, Robertson bought me,” Lawson said, “that they de- planning a follow-up book. Meyer Danny by Photo cided not to kill themselves be- “It took me 11 years to write the first one,” a replacement ring several years ago. Now cause they saw the response I got she said, “so hopefully this one will come to- he alternates between wearing the old ring on my mental illness pieces and gether more quickly.” . Charles Robertson with his 1971 class ring and the new one. .

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Each issue of the Angelo State 1985 1995 Flag football alone has about 50-80 stu- Rambunctious Weekend at the start of each University Magazine highlights Wanda C. Merritt has been named HUD’s Martin Chavez has been named Poteet chief memoriam dents occupying five fields per hour from 6 fall semester, and during Discover ASU and selected alumni and invites you new director for the Lubbock field office of police from among 19 applicants vying for p.m. to midnight, five nights a week during SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and after serving as the acting field office direc- the position. He has 17 years of law enforce- Dr. David Sterling Marsh, 59, profes- the fall. Registration) events for new students dur- to visit the Angelo State University tor since September of 2011. She will be ment experience, including an appointment as sor of biology for 29 years, died June “The numbers are consistent through- ing the summer. Alumni Association website responsible for overseeing the delivery of chief of police in Somerset from 2009-10. 25 in San Angelo after a yearlong battle out our major sports,” Whitaker said. “Soft- “Katherine Thoreson, our secretary, re- with brain cancer. Biology Department ball’s numbers are probably a little higher views all the marketing aspects for the de- for the latest on your former HUD programs and services throughout the Chavez, who has been a Poteet patrolman Head Russell Wilke said his colleague because you are looking at 10-11 people on a partment and creates the original flyer pro- classmates. To learn more about 71-county area encompassing West Texas, for the past two years, holds a bachelor’s “always believed it was a privilege to team compared to seven on a football team. duction, brochures and posters,” Petty said. Far West Texas, Panhandle and South Plains. degree from ASU, a graduate degree from Angelo State alumni, visit serve students and particularly enjoyed Softball is probably our biggest sport with “I have seven intramural student super- Merritt earned an M.B.A. and a B.B.A. in Texas A&M-Kingsville and a master peace working with them on the Health a rough estimate of 400 students a night.” visors who hang flyers on bulletin boards,” www.angelostatealumni.com. business management from ASU. officer license. Professions Advisory Committee and Better yet, see what your friends “It gets pretty competitive in all our ma- Whitaker added. 1991 1999 his sensory physiology research. His jor sports,” he added. “By the time the cam- A recent improvement to the intramu- are up to and then update the site greatest reward was when they went pus semifinals roll around, the teams all rals program is the formation of the ASU with news about you, your family Mika Schneider has been named a partner Farrah Gomez has been promoted to prin- on to achieve greatness. To his credit, want to advance.” Intramural Sports Advisory Council, which in Soukup, Bush and Associates, a Fort cipal of Lee Middle School in San Angelo. and your accomplishments. nearly all of his research students went Besides flag football and softball, the ma- helps teams fund trips to regional and na- Collins, Colo., certified public accounting Gomez had been the principal of Fannin on to earn M.D.s and Ph.D.s.” Marsh jor sports are volleyball, soccer and basket- tional tournaments so team members no firm representing clients in a broad range of Elementary School for the past three years. was very active in the Texas Academy of ball. Other sports and activities include ten- longer have to totally pay their own way. business activities in northern Colorado and A San Angelo native, she is a graduate of Sciences, serving on many of its com- nis, badminton, disc golf, Ultimate Frisbee, “It has gotten a lot better in the past year,” 1980 the Denver metropolitan area. Schneider was Central High School and ASU. mittees and as its president. kickball, intramural T-shirt design, racquet- said Reid Jackson of IM Legends. “We started one of two employees elevated to partner Saundra Paschal, a mathematics teacher at Dr. Guoqiang “Joe” Zheng, 57, profes- ball, table tennis, dodge ball, sand volleyball the Intramural Sports Advisory Council, so status, the first time in 12 years the firm has 2006 Lake View High School in San Angelo, has sor of history, died May 30 in San Anto- and golf. Dodge ball and disc golf are the now we get expense money from SOLF (the added partners. been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who Midland Lee High School Assistant Principal nio after a lengthy illness. Zheng joined most recent additions as UREC staff work to Student Organization Leadership Fund in for showing dedication, leadership and excel- Schneider holds a Bachelor of Business Roberto Cedillo has been named the High the ASU faculty in 1999. Originally from stay abreast of what the students want. the Center for Student Involvement). My first lence in all aspects of mathematics education. Administration from ASU. Her family includes School Assistant Principal of the Year by the China, he came to the U.S. more than “Most of the time, we introduce a new several years, we paid all our expenses ex- sport in the fall and one in the spring,” Whita- cept for a little help from UREC. For the most Specializing in algebra and pre-calculus a 6-year-old daughter, Erin, and 4-year-old Region 18 Texas Association of Secondary 20 years ago to earn his Ph.D. at the ker said. “We run them a couple of years and part, we now pay $200-$300 out of pocket.” education, Paschal is a skilled teacher with son, Ian. School Principals. University of Toledo after receiving a B.A. see if they are successful. We’ve offered some Regardless of who is putting up the nearly 30 years of experience, most as a This is Cedillo’s third year as an administrator and M.A. from Tianjin Normal University. sports that haven’t been successful, like wif- money, ASU teams have made it pay off with mathematics teacher for Lake View, where 1992 and sixth year at Lee. He currently serves as as- History Department Head Ken Heineman fle ball, but we have brought in others, like their top national finishes in both basketball she teaches algebra II and pre-calculus math Jimmy Humphrey, executive vice presi- sistant principal for instruction and administra- described him as an “earnest scholar kickball, that have been a success.” and flag football. classes and coaches the mathematics team. dent of Environmental Protective Solutions tive services and taught Spanish and coached and intellectual, filled with the wisdom UREC is also looking at branching into “I was surprised when we went to na- Paschal holds an ASU Bachelor of Science in and assistant dean of students at Lipscomb baseball for his first three years at Lee. that comes from knowing that one is activities that do not have a physical com- tionals with the co-ed team and went mathematics with a minor in biology. blessed to live in a state of freedom.” A University, has been named a VIP member The Midland High School graduate attended prodigious scholar, Zheng produced 53 ponent. Under consideration are a college through all those big schools,” Jackson said. of Worldwide Who’s Who, which honors Western Texas College in Snyder for two book reviews, numerous articles, two football bowl “pick’em” contest and a March “You would think you would see better ath- 1984 individuals for exceptional personal and years, then graduated from ASU with a dozen encyclopedia entries and a book Madness college basketball bracket. letes, but we were legitimately better than The University of Texas at El Paso’s professional success. bachelor’s degree in Spanish. just published this year. “We’ll use websites like ESPN,” said those big schools.” College of Health Sciences has named With Environmental Protective Solutions, Petty, “and just have a UREC page or an Decker, who also plays for Wolfpac and Alexander “Alex” Soto Cano, 36, David Wittenburg to chair the Department Humphrey specializes in business development 2012 ASU intramural page where all the stu- IM Legends, agreed. of Kinesiology. The appointment took effect and operational planning in support of indoor former university archivist, died June James R. Jackson has been named Texas dents can sign up. They’ll win an intramu- “A lot of people think that we are just An- in August. environmental conditions for commercial 13 near Knickerbocker. Cano held both AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and ral T-shirt just like they would in any other gelo State, a small school and no big deal,” properties, such as hotels, schools and hospi- bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Wittenburg has 25 years of experience in natural resources agent in Coke County after intramural competition.” he said. “But the competition at ASU is as tals. With Lipscomb University, Humphrey is history from Angelo State University. kinesiology. He received his bachelor’s de- graduating from ASU in May with a master’s To notify students of all their activities, good as the competition at nationals. You go primarily responsible for establishing programs After earning his M.A., he received a gree in physical education from ASU and his degree in range and wildlife management. UREC staff hang flyers on campus; post on and see teams from Florida, Texas and oth- supporting military veteran students. Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in master’s in exercise science from Texas State He previously earned his bachelor’s degree their Facebook page, the UREC website and er big schools like those and you think, ‘Oh Madrid, Spain. He also taught in Japan University. He earned his Ph.D. in kinesiology Humphrey received a bachelor’s degree in from ASU in natural resource management. RamPort; and distribute mailbox stuffers. man, they have thousands more students,’ and China. . from Texas A&M. kinesiology at ASU in 1992. They also host information booths during but we go out there and beat them.”

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DIAMOND Dean Buchanan, Cedar Park Oron and Dorothy Schuch, San Angelo ACCESS ASU-SILVER Chancey Garza, Grand Junction, Colo. Ryan and Shana Pelzel, Katy “Henry’s cousin told me they were hir- is, after all, only an illusion made possible Bryan and Renee Heflin, Monahans John Castillo, San Angelo Brian and Jean Shannon, Lubbock Mustafa and Nancy Baghdadi, Greg and Karen Gober, Fort Worth Paul and Melissa Perner, Ozona ing at the school, and it would probably by superimposing dots of cyan, magenta, Mickey and Renee Long, Midland Oscar Corral, McAllen Jacqueline Shannon, San Angelo San Angelo Susan Golden, Roswell, N.M. Fred and Sheri Petmecky, San Antonio Mike Millegan, Basking Ridge, N.J. Curry Dawson, Canton Kenny and Beth Sumrall, Katy Bob Bailey, Ballinger Homer and Annetta Gray, San Angelo Byron and Sara Pfeifer, Stockdale be a better position than where I was at yellow and black ink over one another. Milton Nickel, Polson, Mont. Alex and Kay Decuir, Irving James Truelove, Richardson Chris and Deborah Brenek, Scott and Maricela Gray, San Antonio Faron and Barbi Pfeiffer, San Angelo the time,” Carrillo said. “So, I was think- “My challenge,” said Carrillo, “is how Louie and Amy Perez, San Angelo Troy and Lisa Deubler, Irving Mike Vallandingham, Austin San Angelo Frances E. Grogan, San Angelo Candyce Pfluger, San Angelo J. Milton and Terri Swift, Montgomery Norman and Linda Dierschke, Jerry and RoseAnn Vandergriff, Michael Bridges and Nancy Taylor, Ramiro Guzman, Del Rio Clark Pfluger, San Angelo ing the school district and applied over much better can I make it, you know when San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo Charlie Hall, Georgetown Michael and Lisa Phillips, Spring there, but the printer there wasn’t aware the dots line up perfectly and you can actu- PLATINUM Joel Dunnington, Missouri City Mike Varnadore, San Angelo Cornelius and Michelle Chinn, Jeff and Mindy Hamilton, Lubbock Debrah Powell, San Angelo San Angelo ally see a freckle on a face in such detail. Dan and Terri Herrington, Boerne Van and Angela Echols, Lubbock Johnell Vincent, San Angelo Shawn Hancock, Irving Laurin and Sharon Prather, of any openings so he feared they were Randy and Emma Russell, Brad and Mercyla Fly, San Angelo James Waterbury, Madison, Wis. Col. John and Elaine Diggins III, Dr. Pat Hanford, Lubbock San Angelo hiring me to replace him. When nothing Getting that from a bunch of dots always San Angelo Round Hill, Va. Wayne T. Franke, Austin Brian and Doxie Watson, Midland Todd Harper, Cibolo Jeffrey and Tonya Rainey, San Angelo Gilbert and Sylvia Gallegos, Frank Sturzl, Lakeway Kevin and Rita Gamache, Richard and Sue Way, San Angelo Edgar Harris, San Angelo Dr. Joseph and Barbara Rallo, San Angelo happened, I called Henry’s cousin who amazes me. Every time I see a design, I al- San Angelo College Station Will and Brendy Welch, Wall David and Katie Harrison, San Angelo Albert and Belinda Reyes, Dallas told me not the school district, but the ways look at it and think this is going to be Ric and Pilar Henry, San Angelo GOLDEN Marc and Karissa Gonzales, Marc and Karissa Willhite, Tracy Henson-McBee, Brownfield C.A. and Shirley Roberson, Cibolo Washington, D.C. Jim and Kim Jones, San Angelo university was hiring.” a fun job. I always try and push myself, so Steve and Marsha Arvedson, Houston Washington, D.C. Jean Hierholzer, Kerrville Dick and Mary Robertson, San Angelo Wes and Laren Green, San Angelo Kendall Jones, San Angelo Gary Baty, Horseshoe Bay Ronnie and Pauline Willmann, Shirley Hodges, Snyder Dr. Michael and Tara Salisbury, San Angelo Carrillo continued, “A few months af- that when I see something in design, I try Courtney Hargis, Kerrville San Angelo Tyler Jones, San Angelo Kyle and Pam Box, San Angelo Jeffrey and Dianne Holbrook, David Samuelson, Abilene David and Jo Nell Harlow, San Angelo Jerry and Mary Wilson, San Angelo Royce and Tana Pyssen, San Angelo ter I got here, I told Henry I am going to to imagine what it would look like in print, Larry Clark, Richmond Universal City Dawn Sanders, San Angelo Grady Harlow, San Angelo Dr. Kelly and Lesa Wilson, San Angelo Byron and Belinda Sawyer, Dale and Sherry Dodson, Plano Charles and Julie Hughes, San Angelo Norm Schaule, Canyon Lake grow old here because I enjoy what I do then I shoot to make it look that good, tak- Joey and Lezlye Henderson Jr., Rodney and Betty Winn, San Angelo San Angelo Richard and Debra Farr, San Angelo Roy Ivey and Dr. Sarah Logan, Doyle and Lynn Schniers, San Angelo Christoval Nelson and Elizabeth Word, Lloyd and Sheri Woodfin Jr., so much that time is just going to fly. I still ing it from my mind to the paper.” C.B. Franke, San Angelo San Angelo Gordon and Jackie Schrank, St. Cloud, Minn. David and Carol Herreman, Lewisville San Angelo San Angelo Ronald and Carrol Harrison, Perry and Joanne Jones, Lubbock Gene Schweizer, Robert Lee say that to this day.” They share a pride in their work similar Ferd and Cindy Hoefs, San Angelo Kathryn Kelly, Austin San Angelo Kenny Scudder, Odessa For both Begil and Carrillo, the thrill of to what the families of graduating seniors Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. and Joe and Jenny Hoelle, San Angelo ACCESS ASU CENTURY CLUB Dr. LeeRoy and Betty Kiesling, Cynthia Seger, Fort Worth Mindy Hohensee, San Angelo Hope Alexander, San Angelo Amanda Abanilla, Euless Maria Hawkins, Washington, D.C. San Angelo J. Keith and Debra Shahan, San Saba printing remains in taking an electronic file feel when they open a commencement pro- Virginia Hunt-Edmiston, Murphy Jesse Alvarado, San Angelo Donald and Jean Abell, San Angelo Steve and Lisa Holifield Jr., Midland Jerry Lee, Bedford Shiloh Shannon, Richardson Col. (Ret) Joe Hurst, Boerne Pat Barton, San Angelo Glenn and Michelle Anderson, Crane and converting it to paper with all the vi- gram and see the names of their children. Takeo Ishimasa, Eatontown, N.J. Deb Lewis, San Antonio Steven Shelton Sr., League City Kim Besch, San Angelo Jeff and Amy Anderson, Sheppard AFB Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand, Jim and Dorothy Kramer, Valerie Lopez, Uvalde Lt. Col. Lisa Shoemaker, Bellevue, Neb. brant colors that are attainable on the com- The difference is Begil and Carrillo know Shavano Park San Angelo Jamie Bonner, San Angelo Nita Archer, San Angelo Dr. David and Judy Loyd Jr., Steve and Linda Simmons, Bedford Mitch Landry, Pflugerville puter screen. It is a task that never gets old all the work and overtime that went into Allen and Mesha Millsap Jr., Dianna Cain, San Angelo William Archer, San Angelo San Angelo Spencer and Julie Sincleair, Salado Lorenzo and Leslie Lasater, San Antonio Jorge Chavez, San Angelo Stratton and Jean Beesley Sr., Jane Lunn, Sandia Park, N.M. Blaine and Terri Smith, San Angelo because of the challenge. Full-color printing making that program possible. . San Angelo San Angelo John Norman, Houston Teresa Christensen, San Angelo Larry and Judy Lusby, Ballinger Clarence Smith, Arlington Lanny and Joni Layman, San Angelo Eugene Berger, San Angelo Lloyd and Sheri Norris, San Angelo Roger Collins, San Angelo Justin MacDonald, Kerrville Eddie and Melissa Smith, Plano Dr. Justin Louder, Lubbock Michael and Dr. Jaynell Bodine, Eric and Kimberly Peterson, Cayce Cowan, San Angelo Glenda Maddox, Tennyson Wesley and Carey Smithson, Midland Dr. W. Bonham and Marcille Sterling City San Angelo Patrick Dunagan, San Angelo Harold May, Spur Timothy and Lauren Stone, Southlake Magness, Houston David Boswell, Austin Jim and Marion Ratcliff, Georgetown Theresa Eoff, San Angelo Tommy McCulloch Jr., Wichita Falls Perwira Suprobo, Waco Dr. Brian and Patti May, San Angelo Merl and Becky Brandon, Miles Underground – continued from page 31 Beth Stringer, San Angelo Marco Escobar, San Angelo Dale and Ellen McDonald, San Angelo Mark and Shawn Taylor, Schertz James and Maureen Meador, Kathleen Brasfield, San Angelo Mike and Ruth Wheeler, San Angelo Angie Everett, San Angelo T. Dean and Lisa McInturff, Phillip and Sharon Templeton, San Angelo Christoval Brandon Bredemeyer, Odessa San Angelo Jody and Corina Fauley, San Angelo Kevin and Kimberly Thomas, San Antonio Mike and Brenda Morris, San Angelo Tim and Bonnie Brewster, Eden Dean and Suzette McIntyre, SILVER Angel and Becca Flores, Christoval Bruce and Tammy Truesdale, San Antonio Charles and Shirley Morton, “The bad news about having stuff di- for Mechanical Services workers remains Dr. Ross Alexander, San Angelo Yantis and Sheryl Green, San Angelo Sarah Burnett, Providence Village San Angelo San Angelo Lt. Col. Bobby and Deborah Vance, San Antonio Maurice Archer and Barbara Megan Grewing, San Angelo Van Carson, San Angelo William McKinney, San Angelo rect buried is when you start having a leak, keeping campus building temperatures San Angelo Stephen and Susan Vanhoozer, San Angelo Mark and Lisa Murphy, Sara Halfmann, San Angelo Glen and Marcie Carter, Midland Rick McKinney, San Angelo Alford-Archer, Lamesa Richard and Mary Vaughan, Lubbock sometimes finding it is like finding a needle within guidelines, particularly when bat- Carrol Nokes, Arlington Steve and Kay Castle, Midland Roy and Carolynn McNelly, Rowena Bob and Trudy Ballentine, San Angelo Aaron Hargett, San Angelo Mason Vaughan, Eldorado Linda Norris, San Angelo Mark and Karen Clark, San Angelo Glenn and Leslie Mellinger, Wolfforth in a haystack,” Halbert said. “Unless water tling the West Texas heat. With thousands Clayton Boling, San Angelo Owen Harrison, San Angelo Dr. Tommy and LaJan Walter, Jacksonville, Fla. Greg Ochs, Dallas Patsy Cleere, San Angelo Jesus Mercado, Alpine Gary and Leslee Bowen, San Angelo Mark and Selina Jackson, San Angelo Mindy Warren, Midland surfaces somewhere, you don’t know where of students, faculty and staff constantly LeRoy Olsak, San Angelo The Woodlands Thomas and Dee Michalewicz, Buda Dr. Russ and Frances Boyles, Odessa David Jacobo, San Angelo Ron and Pam Cole, Scott and Cynthia Weber, Bedford Engedi Parmer, San Angelo Michael and Brooke Mitchell, it’s going on. Sometimes you’ll see us dig- opening and closing doors in all the build- Bo and Michelle Brannon, Granbury Mario Luna, San Angelo Frank and Jeannette Coniglio, Michael and Becky Wedin, Sweetwater Dean Parnell, San Antonio Dubois, Wyo. Houston David and Rebecca Bray, San Angelo Lori Manship, San Angelo Dr. Amanda Weitz-Marshall, San Antonio ging holes in places trying to find things, ings, it can put a major strain on the cool- Louis and Kay Parras, San Angelo Kevin and Lacie Corzine, San Angelo Laura Montez, San Angelo Scott and Sueann Martin, San Angelo Brandon and Erin Whitford, San Angelo Billie Phinney, Mereta Rodney and Rebecca Cottrell, Loyd and Elaine Moore, San Angelo and it becomes a little more complex and ing system. Fernando Martinez, San Angelo Dr. Whitney Whitworth, Monticello, Ark. Bradley and Alison Romike, Dr. John and Valerie Matthews, Snyder Ewell Murphy Jr., Houston Spring Branch Troyce and Rebecca Wilcox, San Angelo costly when you have to start digging down Also, because of the TTUS tempera- San Angelo Donald and Pat Cox, San Angelo Michael Murray, Midland Elene Wilson, San Angelo Amy Morgan, San Angelo Kim Cox, San Angelo Ed R. Nalepka, Midlothian around pipes.” ture guidelines, it is almost impossible Kimberly Woods, Houston Phil and Susan Neighbors, San Angelo Jerry Curry, San Angelo Karen Nelson, Hewitt Eric Zeitler, Bulverde “With a lot of those,” he continued, to adjust campus buildings to everyone’s Gerald Ratliff, San Angelo Dwain and Darla Custer, San Angelo Alvin and Patricia New, San Angelo Edward Robles, San Angelo Darryl and Robyn DeSeve, Gary and Robin Nixon, Floydada “you can’t just get out with a backhoe and optimum temperatures. While they prob- Manassas, Va. Ryon Sanders, Eden Shelley Norton, San Angelo SMALL BUSINESS CLUB start digging. You get to a point where ably cannot please everyone all the time, Eric Smith, San Angelo Albert Delgado, San Angelo Kitty Nussbaum, Hermosa Beach, Calif. Friendly Flower Shop, San Angelo Gwendolyn Smith, San Angelo Marvin and Janis Dierschke, Darrell O’Neal, Victoria you have to manually have people with Halfmann said the best job satisfaction he Legend Jewelers, San Angelo Dr. W. Truett Smith, San Angelo San Angelo Richey and Martha Oliver, San Angelo Legacy West Investment Services, San Angelo shovels because you don’t want to break receives is when the crew finishes a re- Corey and Sherry Turner, San Angelo D’Ann Dodson, Euless Corey and Shauna Owens, San Angelo Russell and Linda Dressen, Abilene lines or knock holes in things with a big pair or addresses a work order complaint Gene and Dietra Tutle, San Angelo Meghan Pace, San Angelo BLUE BUSINESS CLUB Edward and Theresa Welch, Danny and Janell Eckert, San Angelo Mark and Marsha Pape, piece of equipment.” about the heating or cooling system not Reflections Hair Salon and Day Spa, San Angelo San Angelo Jim and Tracy Farley, Lubbock Fredericksburg Ronnie and Pauline Willmann, Diane Fischer, Sacramento, Calif. James and Blossom Parry, Thankfully, pipe breakages and other working properly. San Angelo Becky Fitch, Flower Mound San Angelo major malfunctions are infrequent oc- “It’s nice to know that you can please Lloyd Woodfin Sr.,San Angelo Kara Garlitz, Eldorado Greg and Gina Pecina, San Angelo currences, and the most challenging job 7,000 people with your work,” he said. .

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