STUDENT OF THE YEAR

TIGER ATHLETICS SECOND IN NATYCAA CUP STANDINGS THE PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL Welcome to the 2009-10 edition of the President’s Annual Report.

I’m very proud to tell you that the past academic year was one filled with many outstanding student accomplishments, faculty and staff awards, and growth and improvement in many areas of the college. Our students never cease to amaze me. Some are just naturally gifted individuals who achieve at the highest level and aspire to be highly skilled professionals in their 2010-2011 chosen career. Others sacrifice time with their families to gain new skills or finish a degree to become more employable in OVERVIEW today’s competitive job market. “Cowley’s goal is to take care of its students, regardless of C pg.10 pg.13 pg.18 their place in 2. OVERVIEW 10. Physics Lab 18. Student of the Year life.”

Sometimes we fail, and for that I apolo- 3. Dr. McAtee 11. Endowed Chair 19. Student of the Year/ gize. But, I can tell you that Cowley em- ployees want every student to experience NATYCAA success. How that success is measured 4. Administration 12. Athletic Hall of Fame depends on the individual. Ali Nittler from Arkansas City is our 20-21. Athletic Roundup 2009-10 Student of the Year. What a 5. Board of Trustees 13. Enrollment smart and driven young woman! The academic year. accounting major was the school’s Sep- This report includes many other wonderful highlights from the past year. I invite you 22. Who We Serve tember Student of the Month and was to read through it carefully. It is my hope that it will give you a better understanding of crowned Queen Alalah LXXVIII. 6. Core Values 14. 2+2 Partnership what Cowley is all about and the direction we’re heading. Natural Science Department Instructor On behalf of our Board of Trustees, my fellow administrators, our faculty, staff and 23-25. Boosters and Scott Layton was selected as the sixth students, I want to thank you for your support of Cowley County Community College. recipient of the Endowed Chair for It means a great deal to me. The college has always been a viable entity within Arkansas 7. Accreditation 15. NISOD Excellence Sponsors Teaching Excellence and Student Learn- City, Cowley County, and south-central Kansas. We will do our very best to keep it that Awards ing. While, Natural Science Department way. Instructor Greg Nichols was the recipient 8. Outstanding Tiger 26. Award of Excellence/ of the Paul Stirnaman Memorial Award Sincerely, Alumni for Teaching Excellence. 16. Coca-Cola National Hall of Fame The college has grown significantly during Finalist my 24 years as president. We have opened two Centers in Wichita since May, 2008, 9. New Century Scholar/ 27. Outstanding Tiger and have also added a new dormitory on Students of the Month 17. Years of Service Alumni/ New Century our main campus in Arkansas City. Patrick J. McAtee, Ph.D. The college also added men and women’s Scholar/ Donation soccer programs during the 2008-09 2 | report report | 3 Administration Board of Trustees

Lee Gregg, Jr. Donna Avery Dennis K. Shurtz

Slade Griffiths Tony Crouch Vice President Executive Vice President Cof Academic Affairs of Business Services C Ron Godsey Mark Paton Albert Bacastow, Jr. Bacastow, Jr. named Chairman of Board of Trustees tired Winfield postmaster and will begin Association, Dennis K. Shurtz. Albert Bacastow, Jr. was named the his fourth term as Chairman of the Board The Board also appointed Libby Palmer Chairman of Cowley College’s Board of Trustees. as clerk of the Board, Tony Crouch as of Trustee’s during the school’s regular Officers elected for the upcoming year: treasurer of the Board, and David An- monthly meeting held Monday, July 19 in Chairman, Albert Bacastow, Jr.; vice chair- dreas as Board attorney. the McAtee Dining Center. man, Lee Gregg, Jr.; Kansas Association The Board designated RCB Bank, Union Tom Saia Charles McKown Sue Saia Bacastow, Jr. has served the majority of of Community College Trustees voting State Bank, CornerBank, Sunflower Athletic Director Vice President Vice President the past 25 years on the college’s Board delegate, Donna Avery; Association of Bank/Wichita, and Carson Bank in of Research and Technology of Student Affairs of Trustees. He graduated from Arkansas Community College Trustees voting del- Mulvane as official depositories. The City High School and is a 1965 graduate egate, Ron Godsey; Board representative Board also designated the Arkansas City of Arkansas City Junior College (now for professional negotiations and to open Traveler and Winfield Daily Courier for Cowley College). Bacastow, Jr. went on to bids received for college purchases, Mark publication of official notices, and kept receive a business administration degree Paton; trustee designated as the Board the Board meeting time at 6:15 p.m. on from Southwestern College. He is a re- representative to the College Endowment the third Monday of every month. 4 | report report | 5 CORE VALUES Cowley gains accreditation to Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is dedicated to the continual pursuit of excellence by embracing our Core Values, the fundamental principles that guide our actions. offer full online degrees People * We emphasize the importance of human relationships, diversity, and a sense of community. hanks to the efforts of numerous tively serve this segment of our student Tiffany Sowa, Chris Cannon, Julie Rora- * We provide student-centered instruction. T individuals and departments, Cowley population,” Cowley College president baugh, Eddie Andreo, Charles McKown, * We provide a safe, learning environment where joy, humor, and teamwork are embraced. College has become one of only a few Dr. Patrick J. McAtee said. “We are Clinton Marlow, and Ben Schears. * We encourage open communication and the sharing of ideas. community colleges in the state of Kansas delighted North Central recognizes that The college will continue to develop ad- to gain accreditation to offer full online we have a quality online program and ditional online degrees and will look into degrees. has confidence in Cowley to offer a full entering into the online technical educa- Leadership “This was really a team effort, it took a lot associates degree.” tion field as well. Cowley will also begin * We provide a positive atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. of different steps and people to make this Online classes make educational opportu- advertising the opportunity to earn online * We empower students and employees to be innovative and visionary. a reality,” Slade Griffiths, Cowley College nities available no matter where a person degrees both nationally and internation- * We are an ethical leader in the field of education. vice president of academic affairs said. lives or how busy they may be. ally. “This provides external validation and “This will allow students an opportunity “Students can earn a degree without hav- credibility to our online programs.” to enter higher education and earn a ing to ever step foot on campus,” Charles Integrity The college gained online degree accredi- degree on their own timeline,” Griffiths McKown, Cowley College vice president * We regard honesty, trust, and respect as essential principles in our academic, personal and professional standards. tation through the Higher Learning Com- said. of research and technology said. mission of the North Central Association Griffiths, who was actively involved in For more information about the online of Colleges and Schools. helping the college gain accreditation to degree programs that Cowley College has Accountability “Now that we have been accredited by offer full online degrees, praised the work to offer, contact Tiffany Sowa at 316-683- * Our students will receive a quality education. North Central for a full online degree done by several Cowley employees, includ- 6013 or e-mail her at [email protected]. * The College will provide students the opportunity to take an active role in their success. program it will allow us to more effec- ing that of the AQIP 6 team as well as * All employees are responsible and committed to excellence. * We are accountable to the community to educate students and to sustain and improve society.

MISSION STATEMENT Cowley College and Area Vocational-Technical School is committed to learning excellence and personal enrichment in an open access environment.

STATEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE We are committed to maintaining a quality institution by meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers through the following: Academic and Community Ethics: Personal Enrichment: Development: The college will emphasize a sense of The college will provide accessible cur- The college will foster development of fairness, citizenship, and tolerance for the ricula in an environment that promotes the community through public service views of others. individual growth and personal enrich- programs and partnerships with business ment. and industry.

Support Services: Fiscal Soundness: The college will facilitate academic growth The college will secure financial support and the development of life skills. from various resources and maintain a financially stable institution. 6 | report Creport | 7 Mildred Johnston named Aubrey Lyman named a Outstanding Tiger Alumnus New Century Scholar

Recognized for her many contribu- As the top-scoring student (based on tions to Cowley College and her service scores received in the All-USA competi- to the community, Mildred (Milly) John- tion) from the state of Kansas, Cowley ston was recently named the recipient of College sophomore Aubrey Lyman was the Outstanding Tiger Alumnus Award selected as a New Century Scholar. for 2010. Lyman received a $2,000 stipend and was Johnston moved to Arkansas City from recognized at the American Association of Clearwater in 1944. She went on to grad- Community Colleges Convention, April uate from Ark City High School in 1945 17-19, in Seattle, Washington. and Ark City Junior College in 1947. The New Century Scholars program is Back when Johnston attended ACJC, the sponsored annually by the American college was housed in the basement of Association of Community Colleges, The Arkansas City High School. During that Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola time, Johnston was among the individuals Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta that handed out flyers with information Kappa. talking about getting the college moved At Cowley, Lyman was involved in Phi out of the basement of the high school. Theta Kappa, KNEA (Kansas National A few years later that would become a Education Association), PAWS (Peers Ad- reality when the school moved to its cur- vocating Wellness for Students), was the Aubrey Lyman is presented a certificate from Cowley College presidant Dr. rent location of 125 South Second St. in president of ACES (Academic Civic Patrick J. McAtee after being selected as a New Century Scholar. Arkansas City. Continued on page 27 Johnston went on to do substitute teach- ing for USD 470 for more than 10 years thanks to the education she received at ACJC. “When I think of being listed as an Outstanding Alumnus it is kind of over- whelming,” Johnston said. She married Hubert Johnston in 1947. tudents of the onth They had three children: Nan Schaper, Olathe; Kay Thomas, Edmond, OK; and Gevan Johnston, who is deceased. Hubert S M passed away in 2007. All three of her children received degrees from Cowley College and were active at the school. Hubert also took classes at the Mildred Johnston, Class of 1947, is always eager to lend a helping hand. college in 1959. “My husband (Hubert) and I have always Hubert and Mildred Johnston Endowed the lives of many newly diagnosed breast Ali Nittler Ashley Spencer Phuong Huynh Robin Ray supported the college, it meant a lot for Fund was started in February 2009. cancer patients. She also assisted with the September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 our kids to go here,” Johnston said. “I am so proud of the school,” Johnston Relay for Life event for 10 years. Mildred and Hubert received the Cow- said. She has been a member of the American ley County Community College Tiger Johnston began volunteering at Medi- Legion Auxiliary for 66 years; the Ark Booster Club Award in 2000. The couple calodge East where her mother, Marie City Tennis Association for 35 years, attended numerous Cowley College base- Freese, was a resident. Since then she has serving several years as treasurer; the ball and softball games, and even went to volunteered at numerous organizations. SCKRMC Auxiliary for 23 years, serving Grand Junction, Colo. on two different “I am so glad I started doing volunteer as gift shop manager; and as a volunteer occasions to cheer on the Tiger baseball work, I am happy to help out,” Johnston at Medicalodge East for 23 years. team at the JUCO World Series. said. She has previously been a volunteer for Now, Johnston can be seen at each of the Johnston has been a volunteer for the the American Red Cross, making lap Tigers’ home basketball games. American Cancer Society for 29 years. robes and assisting with the blood drives. Thanks to a generous donation to the During that time, she has been a certified Jamie Blackim Christine Logan Aaron Brooks B.J. Misialek college’s Endowment Association, the Reach to Recovery volunteer and touched Continued on page 27 January 2010 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010 8 | report report | 9 Nichols receives Stirnaman Award

In his 11th year as an instructor in Cowley College’s Natural Science Department, Greg Nichols continues to challenge his students to be the best they can be. His dedication to his profession did not go unnoticed as he was awarded the Paul Stirnaman Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence during Cowley Col- lege’s Back to School In-Service held Aug. 13, 2009 in the Earle N. Wright Commu- nity Room. Along with teaching math classes at Cow- ley, Nichols is the president of the Cowley Education Association and is a sponsor for the college’s Academic Excellence Challenge team. “my peers recognize my dedication to the profession.” “Greg is deserving of this award because of his active involvement and leadership in CEA (Cowley Education Association) as president,” Cowley College vice presi- dent of academic affairs Slade Griffiths said. “He truly cares about faculty and student learning and I am pleased to see Greg Nichols, Natural Science Department instuctor, was named the him receive this award.” recipient of the Paul Stirnaman Memorial Award for Teaching Excellance. Physics lab remodel completed The award is named for Paul Stirnaman, a long-time Social Science Department earned a masters degree in mathematics instructor and strong supporter of the from Emporia State University. he physics lab project at Cowley Col- T As part of the project, some plumbing College Education Association. He died He has high expectations for his students lege was completed in December, 2009. work at the west end of Galle-Johnson June 16, 2000, following a lengthy illness. as he wants them to have an easy transi- The remodel provides new work stations needed to be done. The plumbing work In past years, Nichols has served as a tion when they leave Cowley. for students, including sinks and natural allowed the restrooms at the band room sponsor for the Math and Science Club “I take pride in seeing my former students gas. It also added storage and an emer- entrance to once again be functional. and Campus Christian Fellowship. He go on to be successful,” Nichols said. “I gency shower. Conco Construction did work on the began working at Cowley the final year try to prepare students for what they will More than $61,000 was raised to help project as did Winfield Plumbing and that Stirnaman taught at the school. encounter when they leave here.” fund the project, while ARRA funds were Graham Electric. “All of the people that knew Paul knew Prior to coming to Cowley, Nichols was used to finish the project. “Those guys were great to work with as how extremely dedicated he was to his an adjunct instructor at Butler Commu- “The improvement is huge, it will be obvi- always,” Crouch said. students and fellow faculty members,” nity College. He also taught two years at ous to the students what has been done,” Students put the physics lab to good use Nichols said. “It’s a great honor, to win El Dorado High School and one year at said Tony Crouch, Cowley College’s ex- in the spring semester. this award means my peers recognize my Ness City High School. ecutive vice president of business services. dedication to the profession. I put my He and his wife, Melissa, have three chil- “Now this is a physics lab!” heart and soul into my teaching. There dren, Samantha 16, Isaac 12, and Gabriel C are a lot of deserving instructors that I five months. strive to be like.” Nichols received his bachelors degree from the University of Oklahoma and 10 | report Creport | 11 11th class inducted into Tiger Cowley College surpasses last Athletic Hall of Fame year’s total enrollment to the new students. All across campus This, along with planned extended enroll- everyone has been pitching in to get ready ment hours in the admissions office, early two weeks prior to the start of N for the fall semester.” played a large role in the boost in enroll- the fall semester and Cowley College had The largest increase is seen in the college’s ment. already passed last year’s total of students on-line enrollment. Last year at this time “It’s been exciting to see the energy and enrolled. Compared to last year on Aug. there were a total of 650 FTE, while this cooperation from across the college as we 6, each one of Cowley’s Centers has seen year, there is nearly 900 FTE. gear up for this coming semester,” Schears an increase in enrollment. The college’s Bloomenshine Center in said. The total FTE (full time equivalency) Mulvane has almost 100 more FTE (584- Along with the college’s main campus in for the college on Aug. 6, 2010 stood at 491) from this time last year, while the Arkansas City, Cowley has two centers 2,778, an increase of 409 FTE from this school’s Allied Health Center in Winfield in Mulvane, two enrollment centers in same date a year ago. C already has more FTE (56) than they have Wichita, and its Allied Health Center in “I’m excited to see such strong enroll- ever had. Winfield. To find out more information ment numbers for the fall semester,” Ben On the main campus in Arkansas City, on how to enroll for the fall semester go Schears, Executive Director of Enroll- enrollment was already at 1,146 and on to www.cowley.edu or call (620) 442-0430 ment and Outreach Centers at Cowley pace for one of the largest on campus en- to speak to an admissions representative. College, said. “The advisors at each of rollments in school history. Also, all five our locations have been tremendously dormitories are filled to capacity. Howev- busy getting students enrolled in classes, er, students can be put on a waiting list in financial aid has been working hard to the event a dorm room becomes available. help the students with funding to pay for The addition of two enrollment centers in Pictured from left, Tim Shanahan, Harold Barse (accepted the award for Francis Browning Pipestem), classes, and our student life office has Wichita over the past couple of years has Kristi “Buggy” (Davis) Loney, and Dave Burroughs. been spending countless days this sum- helped the college become more visible mer providing small group orientations and has given potential students a way to find out more about the school. Hall of Fame InducteesRecognized have qualified for two of the last four She was a two-time All-Conference and for their contributions to Cowley College JUCO World Series tournament’s played All-Region VI performer at Cowley. Dur- athletics, Dave Burroughs, Tim Shana- in Grand Junction, CO as he has been ing the 1986 season, Loney led the nation han, Kristi “Buggy” (Davis) Loney and named the Jayhawk East coach of the year in wins (28) and helped the Lady Tigers Francis Browning Pipestem were inducted three of the past four seasons. win the Region VI championship. Cowley into the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame on Shanahan was an All-American member went 55-16 in her two years at the school February 6. Pipestem was inducted into of the Cowley College men’s tennis team, and captured back-to-back conference the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame posthu- which won the school’s first national titles. mously. championship in 1989. He also teamed Her 28 victories in 1986 stood as a school- The new inductees were treated to a to win the NJCAA doubles title in 1989. record for 14 years, while Loney’s 39 social gathering Friday night in the As a sophomore at Cowley, Shanahan career wins was the most in the program’s college’s Earle N. Wright Community helped the Tiger tennis team place third history until 1998, and her 218 strikeouts Room as well as a luncheon on Saturday. nationally. remained a school-record until 1999. The induction ceremony took place at He went on to earn All-Conference hon- She has since worked in the Critical Care halftime of the Tiger men’s basketball ors while playing tennis at Oklahoma City Unit at Wichita’s Wesley Medical Center, game against Independence Community University. Following graduation from and is currently working as a registered College. OCU, Shanahan went on to become a nurse at the South Central Kansas Re- The Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame began in highly successful women’s tennis coach gional Medical Center in Arkansas City. 2000 and currently has 57 members. at the school. He was named the Sooner Pipestem was an All-American offensive Burroughs is the second winningest coach Athletic Conference Coach of the Year/ and defensive tackle for the Arkansas City in Cowley College sports history. He NAIA Region 6 Coach of the Year from Junior College football team during the helped guide the Tiger baseball team to 1994-2002. He was also named the ITA/ 1961 season. He played on two success- back-to-back JUCO World Series titles in Wilson NAIA Women’s National Coach ful teams, which were coached by fellow 1997 and 1998, and has won 868 games of the Year in 1996 and 1999. Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, Ben in 22 seasons as head coach. Shanahan has been the head tennis Cleveland. The Cowley College baseball team has professional at Greens Country Club in ACJC went 7-4 during the 1961 season captured threeof the last four Jayhawk Oklahoma City since 2003. and did even better in Pipestem’s second East titles and 13 of the past 16 confer- Loney was the first dominant player in year at the school as the Tigers went 8-3 ence championships. Burroughs’ teams the softball program’s successful history. Continued on page 26 C 12 | report report | 13 2+2 partnership with Kansas Hays, Nichols honored at NISOD State University developed International Conference said. “Greg is a great instructor that does writing and digital photography so it a good job helping the students learn. seemed like the perfect fit at the right Recognized for their outstanding ac- David is also a wonderful teacher that has time. complishments in the field of higher edu- devoted his life to helping students.” “Putting the presentation together helped cation, Cowley College instructors David Nichols was unable to attend the confer- us to find ways to perfect what we are Hays and Greg Nichols recently received ence due to his wife, Melissa, recently already working on in the classroom,” Excellence Awards from the National giving birth to the couple’s fourth child. Smith said. “Doing the research showed Institute for Staff and Organizational Joining Hays at the conference were Slade something we had already discovered: Development in Austin, Texas during Griffiths; Natural Science Department cross curricular, interdisciplinary and the annual International Conference on Chair, Michelle Schoon; Humanities critical thinking not only go together, Teaching and Leadership Excellence held Department instructor, Amy McWhirt; but they also compliment the learning May 30-June 2. Career and Technical Education Depart- process.” Nichols, who recently finished his 11th ment Chair, Bob Moffatt; director of The conference had hundreds of breakout year as a mathematics instructor in the journalism, Meg Smith; and Humanities sessions, which made it easy for those Natural Science Department, also serves Department Chair, Marlys Cervantes. attending to find something they were as a sponsor for the college’s Academic Smith and Cervantes served as present- interested in learning about. Excellence Challenge Team, which tied ers at the conference. The title of their “I think everyone walked away more moti- for second place at the state competition. presentation was “Crossing Over Inter- vated and with a greater understanding of While, Hays has spent the past seven disciplinary options for higher education where we are, and where we need to be,” years as a mathematics instructor in the classrooms.” Griffiths said. Natural Science Department and served “They did a phenomenal job,” Griffiths The event was capped by an awards cer- as a sponsor for the Chess Club. said. “This will help other colleges start emony where the NISOD recipients were Cowley College vice president of aca- new programs that we have found to be honored. demic affairs, Slade Griffiths, praised the very successful here at Cowley.” work done by Nichols and Hays. Smith and Cervantes were already doing “Both Greg and David have been very a cross curricular assignment with creative strong teachers at the college,” Griffiths

will allow students to complete a Bachelor Computer, and Information Technology/ In the fall of 2009, Cowley College of Science degree in General Business Director of Business and Industry. And David Hays Greg Nichols established a new 2+2 partnership with or a Bachelor of Science in Technology back row, from left, Don Von Bergen, Kansas State University. This partnership Management. Department Head of Arts, Science, and allows students at Cowley to earn their The five programs at Cowley College Business, K-State at Salina; Jennifer Pfort- associate degrees at the school and then included in the agreement are: Account- miller, Affiliate Site Manager, K-State; transfer credits to complete a Kansas State ing, Business Administration, Computer Bethany Stewart, instructor in Cowley bachelor’s degree through distance educa- Forensics, Web Design and Criminal College’s Business/Computer and Infor- tion without leaving their community. Justice. mation Technology Department; Slade Cowley College became one of the first “This is a great opportunity for the Griffiths, Cowley College Vice President schools in the south central Kansas area students at Cowley College,” said Beverly of Academic Affairs; Sarah Mathews, Ac- to develop a 2+2 partnership with K-State. Grunder, Chair of Cowley College’s counting instructor; Rae Dale, Business “K-State is pleased to establish this part- Business, Computer and Information Technology instructor; and Ron Jackson, nership with Cowley County Community Technology Department/Director of Busi- Program Coordinator, K-State. College,” said Sue C. Maes, dean of con- ness and Industry. “It provides another tinuing education at K-State. “Through avenue for them to complete their educa- the partnership, we can enhance the tion without having to leave the area. We services, access and opportunity that appreciate the opportunity to work with both the community college and K-State K-State University on this endeavor” can provide for Kansans to complete Those pictured are, front row from left, their bachelor’s degrees in south central Sue C. Maes, Dean of Continuing Educa- Kansas.” tion, K-State; Cowley College President Signing the 2+2 agreements between Cow- Dr. Patrick J. McAtee; and Beverly ley College and Kansas State University Grunder, Department Chair, Business, 14 | report report | 15 Rebecca Johnson named a 2010 Cowley honors 25 employees for Coca-Cola National Finalist years of service

Cowley College presidant Dr. Patrick J. McAtee presents Rebecca Johnson with a certificate for being named a 2010 *15 years: Jody Arnett, administrative Coca-Cola National Finalist. Twenty-five Cowley College employees assistant to the Vice President of Business were honored for their years of service Service; Tony Crouch, Executive Vice showed great leadership while serving as being active in the organization as an during a recognition ceremony in the President of Business Service; Lois Samp- executive vice president of the Phi Theta alumnus of the school. ased on the scores she earned in the Earle N. Wright Community Room son, Humanities Department instructor; B Kappa organization. “Being in PTK has been wonderful,” All-USA Academic Team competition, inside the Brown Center. Michelle Schoon, Natural Science Depart- “She is not only an exemplary student Johnson said. “This last year was prob- Cowley College student Rebecca Johnson Employees were honored in five-year ment Chair. and a driving force for our group, but Re- ably the best year of my life, being able to was named a 2010 Coca-Cola National increments. *10 years: Heather Allen, Director of becca is very involved in her community travel and meet new people.” Finalist. Awards are presented annually to employ- Organizational Learning and Academic as well,” Cowley College Mulvane PTK The program is sponsored by the Coca- ees who have worked five, 10, 15, 20, 25, Advising; Mark Britton, registrar; Jafar sponsor Nancy Ayers said. “I am sure this Cola Scholars Foundation and is admin- 30, 35 consecutive years. Hashemi, Natural Science Department is what the committee saw as they read istered by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor This year’s award recipients: instructor; Rhoda MacLaughlin, Director her application and the reason she has re- Society. As a national finalist, Johnson *35 years: Elvin Hatfield, Business Tech- of Library Services; Bev Manuszak, Stu- ceived this national recognition. Melinda was presented a check for $1,000. nology Department instructor. dent Support Services Counselor; Greg Neal (Arkansas City PTK sponsor) and I By being named to the Kansas All-State *30 years: Joycelyn Goff, accounting co- Nichols, Natural Science Department are proud of all of our Phi Theta Kappa Academic Team, Johnson was automati- ordinator; Terri Hutchinson, admissions instructor; Todd Shepherd, Social Sci- students, but it is especially exciting for cally nominated for the All-USA Aca- secretary. ence Department Chair; Roy Reynolds, us when one of them is recognized at this demic Team. Johnson was selected for *25 years: Deb Nittler, Social Science Student Life counselor. level among such stiff competition.” the All-USA Team after submitting essays Department instructor; Larry Swaim, *5 years: Todd Clark, head women’s Johnson, who also serves as a Daisy Scout along with letters of recommendation. purchasing coordinator. basketball coach; Carl Garison, mainte- Leader in her spare time, graduated from “I was surprised I was able to go so far, it *20 years: Tammy Barnaby, freight and nance technician; Julie Kratt, Humanities Cowley in May. She plans to transfer to shows my efforts are paying off,” Johnson supplies specialist; Darren Burroughs, Department instructor; Donni McClaflin, the University of Central Oklahoma. said. assistant baseball coach; Marcia Cales, telephone receptionist; Kathy Witte, ac- Johnson has thoroughly enjoyed the expe- At Cowley’s Mulvane Campus, Johnson Natural Science Department secretary. counts payable specialist. rience of being in PTK and will continue 16 | report Creport | 17 (continued) —Katie Gillmore, Cassidy Jordan, Tyler * Multicultural Scholars Program — Hancock, Justin Kirchoff, Jeffrey Wejman, Virdiana Sanchez and Falisha Scott *Peers Ali Nittler named 2009- 2010 Science Department. Deb graduated Jamie Blackim, Judy Marks, Jessica Dyer, Advocating Wellness for Students — Katie from Cowley in 1975 and was involved in and Mitch Hoover. Gillmore and Jamie Blackim *Phi Beta basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, SGA, Cowley College Student of the Year * Student Government Association Lambda — Phuong Huynh and Janessa and cheerleading while a student at the — Samantha Thieme, Jeffrey Wejman, Gould *Phi Theta Kappa — Robin Ray, school. Allison Nittler, and Mitch Hoover. Phuong Huynh, and Sarah Montgomery Award recipients: hat a year it has been for Cowley * Cowley Tutors — Christine Logan *Phi Theta Kappa (Mulvane) — Rebecca W * Academic Excellence Challenge — College sophomore Ali Nittler. Having * Derek Burroughs Award — Shane Johnson and Irona Cliver *Skills USA Aaron Brooks, Stefny Cabrera, Jacob been named the school’s September Parsons — Brandon May *Vocal Music — Jessica Fletcher, Richard Gould, and Marcus Student of the Month and being crowned * Academic Civic Engagement through Latham *Allied Health Department — Whitson. Queen Alalah LXXVIII, Nittler capped Service — Kiley Andes *Act One Drama Samantha Troyer *Business, Computer * Kansas All State Academic Team — off her school year by being named Cow- Club — Clinton Haas and Mitch Hoover and Information Technology Department Phuong Huynh, Aubrey Lyman, Gregory ley College’s Student of the Year during *Art and Design Club — Janet Hamilton — Phuong Huynh *Career and Technical Anderson, and Rebecca Johnson. the school’s annual Honors and Awards and Landon Schmidt *Students Honor- Education Department — Brandon May * Student Ambassadors — Callie Ceremony held in the Earle N. Wright ing All Diverse Ethnicities — Phuong *Humanities Department — Jessica Dyer Barnett, Jamie Blackim, Erin Burroughs, Community Room. Hyunh *Fellowship of Christian Athletes *Natural Science Department — Meagan Allie Crow, Mitch Hoover, Clinton Neal, Nittler, along with the school’s other — Jamie Blackim *Chess Club — Sarah Mason *Social Science Department — Dayton Rodrigues, Dange’ Sanders, Jory Student of the Month selections, were up Montgomery *College Republicans — John Kuffler *Students of the Month Custar, Titus Massey, Ashley Spencer, for the prestigious honor of Student of Richard Gould *Creative Claws — Joanna — Ali Nittler, Ashley Spencer, Phuong Will McKown, Chelsi Smades, Mary Jane the Year. Carson and Jessica Dyer *Film Club — Huynh, Robin Ray, Jamie Blackim, Roberts, Alicia Rayl, Robin Ray, Allison “Any of the eight of us would have been Mitchell Wright *Instrumental Music Christine Logan, Aaron Brooks, and B.J. Nittler, Cassidy Jordan, Samantha Thi- more than deserving to get the award,” — Jeremiah Johnson and Mitchell Wright Misialek. eme, Judy Marks, Jaclyn Blazer, and Kale Nittler said. “It was nice to be among *Kansas National Educators Association * Student of the Year — Ali Nittler Hamm. a very elite group of students and I am — Wrylie Finkle * Outstanding Student Ambassadors — very gracious to have been selected as the * Math & Science Club — Robin Ray Jory Custar and Allie Crow. Student of the Year.” *Media Club — Carly Budd, Chris Bales, * Student Ambassador of the Year — A representative from each department and Richard Gould Mary Jane Roberts *Resident Assistants at Cowley College honored students that have excelled during the 2009-10 academ- ic year during the ceremony. “We want to honor the students and the Recognized for her outstanding work in the classroom, Ali Nittler was “Cowley has presented a gift from Cowley College presidant Dr. Patrick J. McAtee after Tiger athletics finish impressive provided me being named the school’s Student of the Year. as a Tutor. Along with her other jobs, Nit- the program’s all-time winningest coach with a very tler plans to work part time this summer with 316 wins. Hargrove also won 292 second out of 350 schools in good base to at the Arkansas City Recreation Commis- games as head volleyball coach at Cowley sion. prior to Deb taking over as head coach in NATYCAA Cup standings build myself Nittler plans to transfer to Wichita 1986. State University in order to receive her Nittler’s uncle, and Linda’s husband, Ed Region VI crowns. upon.” bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Nittler Hargrove, is the winningest coach in Cow- that we are able to compete on a national Out of the nine national tournament recently was nominated to be a Student ley sports history, and his 947 wins rank Demonstrating the incredible success level.” teachers that have helped the students appearances, the Tigers had six top-five Ambassador at WSU. him first in the nation on the National of Cowley College athletics, the school re- The NATYCAA Cup program began in reach their goals,” Cowley College presi- finishes, including the volleyball team “I have had a great experience at Cowley Junior College Athletic Association’s wins cently finished in a tie for second among 2004 and recognizes excellence in two- dent Dr. Patrick J. McAtee said during the finishing as the national runner-up. and am ready to go on to WSU,” Nittler list of active softball coaches. Hargrove 350 community college athletic programs year college athletics based on success in ceremony. “We are well known in the NJCAA, said. “Cowley has provided me with a very was an all-conference football player at in the NATYCAA (National Alliance of championship competition. Nittler, a business administration major which is great for our college and the good base to build myself upon.” Cowley and graduated from the school in Two Year College Athletic Administra- Points for the NATYCAA Cup are calcu- from Arkansas City, was involved in Phi community,” Saia said. “It’s nice to be Nittler grew up well connected to Cowley 1967. tors) Cup standings. lated based on each colleges finish at NJ- Theta Kappa, and actively participated recognized as the top community college College as her mother, Deb, was the head She also has an aunt, Bev Manuszak, The Tigers, who tied for second with CAA Tournaments. Each first place finish in intramurals and other campus activi- athletic program in the state of Kansas.” volleyball coach at Cowley from 1986- which serves as a Student Support Monroe (NY) Community College, fin- is worth 20 points, second place 19, third ties. She was a Cowley Captain, Student This marks the second time Cowley has 2000 and holds the school-record for Services counselor at Cowley. While, her ished only behind Iowa Central Commu- 18, and so on. Total scores for both men’s Ambassador, Cowley Tutor and SGA finished as the runner-up in the NATY- most career wins (389). Deb also served as cousin, April Nittler, is an instructor in nity College in the standings and will be and women’s programs are combined for Secretary. CAA Cup standings, while the Tigers an assistant women’s basketball coach for the college’s Natural Science Department. awarded $2,000 along with a trophy. their total score. She worked two part time jobs and have garnered several top-10 finishes dur- five seasons during the 1980’s. The head Nittler’s mother, Deb, also served as “This is a great tribute to our coaches and During the 2009-2010 season, Cowley carried a full class schedule while main- ing Saia’s successful reign as the school’s coach of the Tiger women’s basketball assistant athletic director at Cowley and student athletes,” Cowley College athletic College sports teams combined for nine taining a 4.0 grade point average. She is athletic director. team during those years was Deb’s sister is currently an instructor in the Social director Tom Saia said. “It also speaks national tournament appearances, eight employed at K’ an D’ Pharmacy and also conference championships, and five and Ali’s aunt, Linda Hargrove, who is Continued on page 19 highly about our athletic department 18 | report report | 19 (continued) I National Championships held in Peoria, IL. 7.3 rebounds. Athletic Roundup The fourth place finish tied the program’s The Lady Tigers will return a talented team as highest ever national finish as Cowley also Men’s Track they lost just four players to graduation. Men’s Tennis Volleyball placed fourth in 2006. Making last year’s 21st place national finish a Baseball Recording its highest national finish since The Lady Tiger volleyball team went five Ray was the first American to finish the race thing of the past, the Cowley College men’s Losing a pair of heart breakers to Hutchinson Men’s Soccer 2004, when the team was competing at the games with Illinois Central College before los- as she placed seventh with a time of 18:20. Ray track and field team placed sixth out of 26 and Seward County at the Region VI Tourna- The Tigers made strides in the second year of NJCAA Division III level, the Cowley College ing in the championship match of the NJCAA has left her mark on the Cowley program as teams at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field ment in Wichita, the Cowley College baseball the program as they won two more games than men’s tennis team placed sixth at the NJCAA Division II National Championships played in her time of 18:20 was the second fastest time Championships in Hutchinson. team had its season come to an abrupt end. a year ago and finished higher in the confer- Division I Men’s National Tennis Champion- Wisconsin Dells, WI. The second place finish in school history. Vondrell Harris capped his stellar sophomore After beating Seward County 10-1 in its open- ence standings. ship in Plano, Texas. matches the program’s highest ever finish Sophomore Cecilia Burley placed 21st with season by finishing as the national runner-up ing game in Wichita, the Tigers had to battle Cowley came back from a rough start to the Advancing to the title match at No. 3 singles, at the national tournament. Cowley ended a time of 19:07. Burley’s time was the sixth in the high jump (7-0 ½) and earned NJCAA Seward again as Cowley lost 5-4 in 13 innings season to win six of its final 10 games and end Cowley sophomore Roger White had his magi- the season with a record of 32-5 and had the fastest in the program’s history as she earned second-team All-American honors. to Hutchinson and the Saints beat Butler 2-1 the year with a record of 6-9-1. cal run come to an end with a 1-6, 0-6 loss to highest winning percentage (86.5%) in the Coaches Association All-American honors. Sophomore Jory Custar broke the school in 12 innings. Cowley will say goodbye to sophomores, Blake Vincennes University’s Simon Honegger. program’s history. Freshman Leigh Ann Omarkhail also earned record in the 800-meter prelims (1:51.73), Cowley had 18 hits in the win over Seward Anderson, Austin Sacket, Marko Bukva, White, who came to Cowley from England, Along with the national runner-up finish, Coaches Association All-American honors as while Mac Griffith eclipsed the school record County, but managed just three hits in a 5-4 Orlando Colina, Dayton Rodrigues, Joao Bac- had a stellar performance at the national Jenifer Bahner led the Lady Tigers to confer- she placed among the top-25 American born in the decathlon (6,577 points) Both Custar loss in the rematch. chi, Ivenns Martinez, Chase Turney, Keegan tournament, as he also teamed with Alex ence and region titles in her first season as runners. and Griffith earned Coaches Association All- Cowley had won 18 of its previous 20 games Cornelius, and Nick Sobba. Dickson to advance to the quarterfinals of No. head coach. Cowley will say goodbye to Marvia Lewin, American honors for their efforts. prior to the pair of one-run defeats to close The sophomores played a major role in help- 3 doubles. By making it to the championship Freshmen Roslandy Acosta and Elena Ber- Jessica Dyer, Ray and Burley. However, The Tigers’ 4x800-meter relay team of Dane out its season. The Tigers finished the year ing the Tigers reach the Region VI playoffs in match at No. 3 singles, White was named a roteran were named to the All-Tournament Omarkhail, Val Bland, Bailey Hawkins and Dewitt, T.J. Mapp, David Phillips, and Brice with a record of 39-16 overall and were one each of the program’s first two seasons. second-team All-American. team at the national championships. Acosta Elly Adamson will return next season with Irving ran incredible splits and finished third game behind conference champion Johnson Freshman defender Matheus Daniel was Cowley got region titles from Lloyd Bruce- was also named the Most Valuable Player and the experience of having competed well at with a time of 7:44.90. The runners were County in the Jayhawk East with a conference recognized as a second-team all-conference Burgess at No. 1 singles, Roger White at No. 3 mark of 29-7. Freshman of the Year in the Jayhawk Confer- nationals. performer. Along with Daniel, Cowley had named NJCAA Honorable Mention All- singles, and Alex Dickson at No. 6 singles. ence Eastern Division. Americans. Cowley had five players named first-team four players receive honorable mention Kansas Cowley will lose White, Bruce-Burgess, Renato Sophomore libero Michelle O’Dell was also Men’s Basketball The large group of sophomores helped Cowley all-conference and two more named to the Jayhawk Community College Conference Mendes and Felipe Pimenta to graduation. named a First-Team all-conference selection, The Cowley College men’s basketball team run its streak of indoor and outdoor confer- second-team. Six of the Tigers’ seven all-confer- recognition. The Tigers will hope Joan Valls and Alex while Berroteran received honorable mention captured its third straight Jayhawk Confer- ence titles to four years in a row, and led the ence selections were sophomores. Those honored were, sophomore forward Dickson can build off their experience at the all-conference recognition. ence Eastern Division title as they finished squad to an 11th place national finish indoors Freshman Aaron Rea, a second-team all-confer- Keegan Cornelius, freshman forward Ivenns national tournament and serve as leaders on The Lady Tigers will say goodbye to sopho- the 2009-2010 season with a record of 21-11 and the sixth place finish during the outdoor ence selection, highlights the list of returning Martinez, sophomore midfielder Joao Bacchi, next season’s team. mores Michelle O’Dell, Sarah Eldridge, and overall and 14-4 in the conference. season. players for the Tigers. Rea batted .348 and led and freshman defender Nathan Modesto. Fellow freshman Tom Gibaud also gained the team in RBI’s (66), while finishing second Keshia Clark. But, Cowley will return nine Having guided the Cowley College men’s bas- valuable experience during the season and ac- players from its national runner-up squad. ketball team to the Jayhawk Conference East- Women’s Track in home runs (seven), doubles (15), and runs Women’s Soccer companied the team on its trip to nationals. ern Division title in his first year at the school, Breaking five school records and having seven scored (63). The Lady Tiger soccer team had another Men’s Cross Country head coach Tommy DeSalme was named the athletes earn NJCAA All-American honors, Sophomore Zach Cargill went 11-1 on the sea- strong showing in its second season despite Women’s Tennis Landing three runners on the list of Coaches Jayhawk East Coach of the Year. the Cowley College women’s track and field son and finished his Tiger career with a record playing without all-conference midfielder Showing they are one of the top tennis Association All-Americans, the Cowley Col- The Tigers’ success was even more impressive team finished fifth at the NJCAA Outdoor of 19-2 on the mound. Carol Rodrigues and stalwart defender Ana programs in the nation, the Cowley College lege men’s cross country team capped another considering they had only two sophomores on Track and Field Championships in Hutchin- Borjas for the majority of the season due to women’s tennis team finished fourth out of stellar season by placing fifth out of 31 teams the roster. son. Softball injury. 31 teams at the NJCAA Division I National at the NJCAA Division I National Champion- DeSalme was not the only Tiger recognized The Lady Tigers’ fifth place finish was the Advancing to the Region VI title game for Cowley finished the season with a record of Championship held in Tucson, AZ. ships held in Peoria, IL. for their outstanding season as Cowley’s Tyrus second highest in the program’s history, the 11th year in a row, the Cowley College 9-8. The eight sophomores that have been a The fourth place finish tied for the second Sophomore Dustin Mettler, the conference McGee was also named the Jayhawk East behind only the 2007 squad’s third place softball team had its bid for a return trip to part of each of the program’s first two seasons, highest finish in the program’s history, behind champion in the Jayhawk East, led Cowley by Freshman of the Year and an All-Region selec- finish. Cowley finished as conference and the national tournament come to an end with leave with a record of 17-17 overall and two only the 2002 squad’s third place finish, which placing 25th with a time of 26:25 at the na- tion. McGee averaged a team-best 16.6 points region champions during both the indoor and a 9-4 loss to Highland. Region VI playoff appearances. was achieved while playing at the NJCAA Divi- tional meet. Joining Mettler as Coaches Asso- and 5.3 rebounds. Over the last nine games of outdoor seasons and garnered a pair of top-five After going just 11-9 in its first 20 games, Cow- Sophomores were Amber Hernandez, Brittany sion III level. ciation All-Americans were, sophomores Brice the season, McGee averaged 22.1 points and Griffin, Amara Saucedo, Viri Sanchez, Ciara national finishes. ley finished the season with a record of 38-12. At the national tournament, Cowley was led Irving (26:29) and Phillip Banowetz (26:39), 6.6 rebounds per game, and shot 57 percent Corboy, Brittany Newbolt, Katie Ybarra, and After finishing as individual national champi- Cowley will have to make up for the loss of by its top-two singles players, Adrijana Pavlovic who placed 26th and 33rd, respectively. (34-of-60) from three-point range. Ana Borjas. ons during the indoor season, Cowley sopho- conference MVP Ashley Spencer, who finished and Jessica Montemayor, as both players ad- Coaches Association All-American honors Fellow freshman Dominick Cornelius was Scoring the seventh most goals in NJCAA mores Katie Gillmore and Robin Ray were the season with a record of 29-7 and an earned vanced to the semifinals before losing. are bestowed to the top-25 American born also recognized as he was named an honorable Division I women’s soccer, Amber Hernandez national runner-ups at the outdoor national run average of 1.70. Spencer went 53-8 during Montemayor also teamed with Brittney Laner runners. mention all-conference selection. Cornelius, a was named a first-team Kansas Jayhawk Com- championships. Gillmore broke her own her two years at the school. to advance to the semifinals at No. 2 doubles Cowley will lose Mettler, Banowetz, Irving, 6-foot-4 guard/forward from Tulsa, OK, aver- munity College Conference women’s soccer school record in the pole vault as she cleared Cowley will also say goodbye to all-conference before being eliminated by a doubles team Cianin Kutil, and Isbek Sailnas to gradua- aged 10.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. He is also selection for the second consecutive year. 12-7 ½ in the event. performers Alysha Poteat and Taylor Cantil- from Tyler. tion. The sophomores helped Cowley capture considered to be the Tigers best defender. Hernandez finished the season with 29 goals While, Ray (37:25.88) finished a little more lon. Poteat batted .365 and led the team in Led by its seven sophomores, Cowley made it its fourth straight conference title and add and nine assists in 17 games, and ended her than eight seconds behind Colby Commu- home runs (10) and RBI’s (47), while Cantil- back-to-back Region VI titles by finishing well another top-five national finish to the school’s Women’s Basketball Tiger career with 55 goals and 12 assists in 34 nity College’s Scarla Nero (37:17.66) in the lon was third on the team in batting average ahead of second place Johnson County at the list of accomplishments. Finishing in a tie for third place in the Jay- games. 10,000-meter run despite breaking the school (.369), home runs (six) and RBI’s (36). region tournament. Freshmen Tyson Christensen and Josh Gracia hawk Conference Eastern Division, the Cow- Cowley’s Ciara Corboy, Brittany Newbolt, record in the event. Outfielder Sarah Hocker rounds out the group Adrijana Pavlovic, Jamie Blackim, Natalia each ran well at nationals and will return to ley College women’s basketball team finished and Sadie Hull received honorable mention Fellow sophomore Cecilia Burley joined Gill- of sophomores and batted .275 with 18 RBI’s. Medina, and Brittney Laner repeated as region lead the Tigers next season. the 2009-2010 season with a record of 21-11 all-conference recognition. more and Ray as second-team All-Americans The Lady Tigers will return its No. 2 pitcher in champions in singles play. While, Wrylie overall and 12-6 in the conference. by placing second in the 5,000-meter run with McLeod (9-4, 2.36 ERA) as well as its top two Finkle made up for a three-set defeat in the Women’s Cross Country Sophomore Gianna Woods had a big season a time of 18:59.71. hitters in Bri Akers (.449 average) and Alyssa finals of last year’s tournament by defeating With Robin Ray capping a brilliant season by for the Lady Tigers as she led the team in scor- Richelle Farley capped her freshman season Allison (.370 average). Cuthbertson also had Johnson County’s Sydney Ramsey 7-6 (4), 0-6, being named an NJCAA All-American, and ing (15.6 points) and rebounding (7.8 boards). by breaking school records in the high jump a solid freshman season and was second on 6-2 in the finals of No. 5 singles. two other Lady Tiger runners earning Coaches Woods was named first-team all-conference (5-3 ¼) and 100-meter hurdles (14.53) at the the team in doubles (12), home runs (8), and Pavlovic and Blackim went on to finish as Association All-American honors, the Cowley and second-team all-region. Fellow sophomore national meet. RBI’s (46). region champions at No. 1 doubles, and College women’s cross country team placed Kaneesha Lee was named honorable mention Montemayor and Laner took home the title at Continued on page 21 fourth out of 35 teams at the NJCAA Division all-conference after averaging 10.2 points and 20 | report No. 2 doubles. report | 21 Who We Serve Foundation Spring 2010 Semester Enrollment by location Zak and Beverly Manuszak Thomas Fisher SPONSORS HALL OF HONOR ($100- Lane and Shannon Massey Arkansas City ...... 1453 Foster’s Furniture, Inc. Balance Sheet PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY $499) Clarence Maxwell Virtual Campus ...... 2157 ponsors Curt& and Cindy Freelandoosters ASSETS ($10,000-$49,999) Abbey Eye Care Darin and Millie McAtee Mulvane Bloomenshine ...... 967 Rowland and Margaret Funk Total Cash and Investments $3,282,187 Mildred and the late Hubert ADM Milling Co. 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Great Plains Communications Deane Richardson General Electric Bob & Pat Anstine Shear Success Meiers Tax Accounting Christine Storm Winfield Chiropractic Office Howard Griffin Mark and Yvonne Richardson Zeller Motor Co. Larry & Rose Anstine Ark City Chamber of Com- Scott & Heather Munson Larry Swaim Morgan Wright Leonard and Rogene Groene George Rohleder United Agency Steve & Pam Archer merce Ark Valley Physical Therapy Joe’s Barber Shop Dr. Robert and Sue Yoachim Brett and Amy Grose Steve and Melinda Ross Corner Bank Puritan Billiard Parlor Pam & Randy Smith Patty & Greg Mugler Roger White Daniel and Nanci Young Mary Ann Hale Bill Rowe Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home Raymond James Financial Samford Stover Agency Shelter Insurance Ark City Dental Ed and Karen Zeller J. Fred Hambright Robert Rush Services Dane & Alycia Straight Jason & Shannon O’Toole Rex and Siri Harrell Rush Realty Lyman Bowling Ron & Jennie Straight Sherwin Williams Donald and Martha Hastings Salina Surgical Hospital Cheer BENGAL CLUB Kent & Barbara Booher John & Lee Ann Sturd Premier Open MRI FRIEND (Under $100) Lori Heasty Committee ($500-$999) Marshall & Doris Brentlinger Ronnie & Patsy Sweely Potters Liquor Store The Cowley Sid and Jerri Achenbach Martin Helget Kay Sands K.C. Pawn Shop Don & Sharon Buell Taylor Drug Plant Maintenance Services Ace Construction & Interior Ron and Becky Holt Aralee Scothern Ron & Donetta Godsey Darrel & Mary Burroughs Watkins Family Dentistry David & Lillie Pankaskie Design LLC Vern Hull Ronald Setzkorn Pat & Sandy McAtee Leroy & Sheri Call Sandra Parks College Leo and Joleen Alexander Rod and Karen Iverson Sheldon’s Shop Tom & Sue Saia Marlys & Jose Cervantes Rama Peroo Robert Anstine Steve and Joi Jay Bernard and Pauline Smith Duncan Farms Don & Velma Cheslic CENTURY CLUB ($100- Delbert Peters Endowment Nick and Alyce Anzelmo Gary and Freida Kahle Mary Smith Deb and Rex Advertising $174) Graves Drug #11 Jack and Jeanne Baird Buddy and Peggy Kendrick May Belle Smith Roberto & Kirsten Dos Santos Wayne Ammerman City of Winfield Troy and Heather Barker Kay Kennedy Dr. Daniel and Vicki Snowden TIGER CLUB Soccer Zone Larry Anderson Roger & Joanne Pridey Association Phillip Barkett Howard and Dorothy Kivett Robert Somers ($300-$499) Ron & Tracy Hirst Mr. David Andreas Arky & Eva Reyez Zachary and Lori Barnes David Knapp Karen Sparks Leroy Alsup Fulsom Brothers Frank Arnold Tan Ten would like Tom and Lynnette Barnthouse Jeff and Julie Kratt Kim Stephen JenStine Oil Co. Neives Mexican Restaurant Mr. & Mrs. Joe Avery Ark City Traveler Clark Bastian Nancy Kuehler Dennis and Tammy Strange Dan Bowker Country Mart Tyson & Jenifer Bahner Kristi & Brian Shaw Audie Baughman Dwayne and Annette Lager- John and LeeAnn Sturd Darren & Carolyn Burroughs Chris & John Clemente Aaron & Tasha Bucher Don & Peggy Shanks to thank William and Sandra Baum- strom James and Mary Topper Dave & Vickie Burroughs Tony & Vicki Crouch Best Western Atrium Gardens Mindi & Joe Shriver gartner The late James and Imogene Charles Turner Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bacastow Bruce & Amy Crouse Heather & Troy Barker Anthony Shavies you! John and Gerry Bazil Leach Donald and Fran Vannoy Munson Insurance Agency Kenneth & Beth Czaplinski Larry & Tammy Bartelson Fit Zone Marjorie Benjamin Donna Lester Loretta Waldroupe Lance & Tamara Niles Dave & Carol Daulton Mel Brown SR. Dr. Dan & Vicki Snowden Don and Peggy Bennett L.R. and Virginia Linnell Jay and Nancy Warren Merle Snider GM Center Vince DeGrado III Brock & Jessica Buckingham Ron Steiner Bever Dye Foundation Lloyd Lisk Shirley Webb Tim & Susan Ybarra Divall Liquor Bud Riley Heat & Air Judy & Roger Sternberger 24 | report report | 25 Mildred Johnston named Aubrey Lyman named a Saia receives Bryce Roderick Outstanding Tiger Alumnus (con- New Century Scholar (continued) tinued) Engagement through Service), the president of the Cowley College Young Democrats, and was a representative for clubs in She also served as a volunteer Award of Excellence was the runner-up for Queen SGA. answering phones for Safe Alalah in 1971. The elementary major from Wichita had to write an essay as Homes for five years and at Kay attended Cowley from ecognized for the work he does part of the contest. Lyman’s essay was over the clothing drive she R the Ark City Senior Center 1972-1974 and served as a beyond his normal duties as Cowley helped put together last semester at Cowley. for six years. She also volun- work-study in the school’s College’s athletic director, Tom Saia, was Lyman, who was also named to the Kansas All-State Academic teers at the Kansas Veterans Agri-Business Office. She awarded the Bryce Roderick Award of Team, thanks in part to her excellent work as a PTK member Home in Winfield, furnishing played tennis at Cowley and Excellence. at Cowley, was thrilled to learn she was named a New Century cookies and helping veterans was one of the leaders on the The award is based on maintaining high Scholar. during the Christmas season. team. She was also a cheer- quality athletic programs and the dedica- “When I heard the news I started jumping up and down with She has been a member of leader and was named Queen tion and contribution of time and effort my dorm mates with excitement and called my parents at 11 the First United Methodist Alalah and the school’s Basket- in NJCAA Region VI regular and champi- o’clock at night to tell them the news,” Lyman said. Church in Arkansas City since ball Queen in 1973. onship events. She credits PTK sponsors Melinda Neal and Nancy Ayers with 1944, where she is a member Both Nan and Kay went on Saia received a traveling trophy, which helping her receive this award. of the seekers class and UMW, to earn bachelor degrees from has his name engraved. Saia is the third “Melinda and Nancy are both amazing, I love them to death,” and serves on the services Oklahoma State University. recipient of the award and follows former Lyman said. “Miss Neal has been a great help with the All-Kan- and mission groups. She also Gevan attended Cowley Garden City Community College athletic sas team stuff.” volunteers her time at the during the 1977-78 academic director, Vic Trilli, and Highland Com- Saint Paul Methodist Church year and played tennis at munity College AD, Greg Delzeit. in Arkansas City with their the school. After going into Roderick, who serves as the commissioner Hall of Fame Share Meal that is served once the military, he returned to of the Jayhawk Conference, received the a week and is also a member Cowley and earned a degree in George E. Killian Award of Excellence of the Cowley College Golden Non-Destructive Testing and Fund receives in 2006, which is given to individuals Tigers. Air Frame and Powerplant dedicated to the ideals of volunteerism, Shannon Massey, Cowley in 1995. Sadly, Gevan passed achievement, service, leadership and ex- $25,000 donation College’s Executive Director away in 2006. cellence. Roderick was the first women’s Jayhawk Conference Commisioner Bryce Roderick presents Cowley College Having been friends since the eighth grade, Steve Farris sur- of Alumni and Development, Gevan’s daughter, and director to receive the prestigious award. Athletic Director Tom V. Saia with a plaque in honor of his being named the prised his pal, Tom V. Saia, with a check for $25,000 to go was happy to present Johnston Johnston’s granddaughter, Roderick began awarding the Bryce recipiant of the Bryce Roderick Award of Excellence. towards the Cowley College Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame. Farris with this year’s Outstanding Shirley Leftwich, also attended Roderick Award of Excellence in 2007 national tournaments. made the donation in Saia’s honor prior to the Tiger Skins/ Tiger Alumnus Award. Cowley and graduated from as a way to recognize the outstanding Cowley College recently finished second 11th class inducted Brian Groves Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, Aug. 7 at “Milly is such a kind, generous the school in 2007. At Cowley, work done by the athletic directors in the in the NATYCAA (National Alliance of into Tiger Athletic the Arkansas City Country Club. woman,” Massey said. “She she was active in the Theatre Jayhawk Conference. Two-Year College Athletic Administrators) Hall of Fame “This gift is in recognition to your outstanding contribution is very giving of her time for Department and was a work- “Tom has done so much for the confer- Cup standings, which recognizes excel- to and achievements at Cowley County Community College,” (continued) many organizations in Ark study in the business office. ence and the region, besides his role as lence in two-year college athletics. Farris said. City. Milly and Hubert have In July 2009 Johnston was athletic director he is always willing to For the third time in the past four years, and finished as conference co-champs. Af- Saia, who played football with Farris at Pittsburg-Colgan High supported Cowley College named the recipient of the help out the region directors,” Roderick Cowley finished as the top junior college ter graduating from ACJC he played two School, considers Farris to be one of his best friends. with many financial gifts over Community Cornerstone said. athletic program in the state of Kansas years of football at Northwestern Okla- “He is the closest thing I have got to a brother,” Saia said. “He the years and her gift last year Award, which recognizes the Along with his duties as athletic director, based on the standings. homa State University and was offered has always been there for me if I ever needed anything.” of $25,000 to the Endowment time and effort of volunteers Saia also served as a Region VI director Prior to coming to Cowley, Saia spent 12 tryouts with several NFL teams. Farris, a former three-year starting linebacker for Oklahoma Association and $2,000 to the dedicated to serving people with Roderick during his 14 years at Cow- years as a football coach at the junior col- Pipestem instead went on to become a State University, is now a successful businessman in Houston, Tiger Hall of Fame Fund was and enhancing the quality of ley. Under Saia’s guidance, the school lege level. Eight of his teams were ranked noted attorney, judge and lecturer who Texas. After spending the week in Cairo, Egypt, Farris flew amazing and very much ap- life in Cowley County. hosted regional competitions during the in the top-15. His teams played in six was a committed and compassionate life- home to Houston Thursday night. He then left Friday for preciated. She’s a great friend Although the college has fall and spring semesters. bowl games, winning four. He was an as- time advocate for Native Americans. He Arkansas City, so he could support his good friend at the annual to Cowley College and very changed since she was a Saia was humbled to be named the recipi- sistant coach at Coffeyville in 1980 when has a Wellness Center named after him in fundraiser golf tournament. much deserves this award.” student, Johnston has enjoyed ent of the award. the team went undefeated and capped the Red Rock, OK. Saia, who has built Cowley College’s athletics into one of the Her three children, Nan watching the school grow. “It is an honor to receive this award be- season with a victory in the Beef Empire Pictured from left, Tim Shanahan, Har- top junior college programs in the nation, as evidenced by the Schaper, Kay Thomas, and “I am happy to hear of all the cause it has Bryce’s name on it,” Saia said. Bowl in Garden City, finishing No. 2 in old Barse (accepted the award for Francis school’s second place finish in the NATYCAA Cup standings, Gevan Johnston were all very great things that are going on “I will cherish this award because of what the nation. Browning Pipestem), Kristi “Buggy” wants to see the Tiger Hall of Fame continue to prosper. active at Cowley. Nan attend- at the college,” Johnston said. Bryce (Roderick) stands for.” Saia coached at Coffeyville, Butler, (Davis) Loney, and Dave Burroughs. Started in 2000, there are currently 57 members in the Tiger ed Cowley from 1970-1972 “All of the graduates of the Cowley College’s athletic programs have Hutchinson and Independence and was Athletic Hall of Fame. and served as a work-study college really seem to enjoy flourished under Saia as the school has inducted into the NJCAA Football Hall “This donation really helps a lot and gets us closer to our goal of in the admissions office. She their time at the school.” won two JUCO World Series titles in having $100,000 in the Hall of Fame fund,” Saia said. of Fame in 2004. also was the Student Govern- baseball, and has won numerous confer- Anyone wishing to contribute to the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame He and his wife, Sue, have four children, ment president and named ence and region titles, as well as accumu- should contact the Cowley College Athletic Department at 620- Bryce 38, Boomer 21, Tommy 17, and Basketball Queen in 1972. She lated a number of top-10 finishes at the 441-5268 or 620-441-5246. Courtney 15. played tennis at Cowley and 26 | report report | 27 28 | report