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Winter 2007-08 1000 Main St., Chadron, NE 69337 CSC enjoying coverage of Woodhead’s record Chadron State College tailback Haag said CSC’s most televi- rapher from Scottsbluff, was on Danny Woodhead of North sion coverage for a single report- the CSC campus for two days to Platte can add another record to ing period that he’s witnessed photograph Woodhead and the his scrapbook. prior to this week was in July Eagles’ game with Fort Lewis. According to Chadron State 2006 when about half as many In addition to print and televi- College officials, Woodhead’s reports mentioned Chadron sion, Woodhead has also been a career rushing record is gar- State for the wildfires that threat- popular guest on several sports nering unprecedented media ened the campus. radio stations. He’s talked to coverage for the college. After his The Eagles’ game at the hosts in St. Louis, Denver, North 208-yard performance against University of Nebraska-Kearney Carolina, and several stations Western New Mexico on Oct. was also televised on College throughout Nebraska and South 6, the 5-8 senior became college Sports Television, Altitude and Dakota. football’s new all-time rushing NET2. Although CSTV doesn’t Woodhead was also com- leader with 7,441 yards. subscribe to the Nielsen Ratings, mended on the floor of the U.S. In his career he’s rushed for an NCAA official said the House of Representatives on 7,871 yards. telecast went into more than 30 Nov. 1 by Adrian Smith, who Justin Haag, CSC communi- million homes. represents the Third District of cations coordinator, said a news Woodhead also has gained Nebraska. monitoring service reported in attention from national print Alex Helmbrecht, CSC early October that more than media outlets this fall, not to sports information director, 11.5 million viewers were made mention reporters throughout said both regional and national aware of Woodhead’s gridiron the High Plains. Among the media outlets are calling almost exploits from Wednesday, Oct. other national media outlets daily to arrange interviews with 3, to Monday, Oct. 8. who have visited Chadron to do Woodhead, who was awarded Among those reports was a stories on Woodhead are Sports the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2006. segment on ESPN’s “College Illustrated, the New York Times, He’s a candidate again this year Gameday,” which featured CSTV and USA Today. for the award given to Division Woodhead and Head Coach A feature about Woodhead II’s most outstanding player. Bill O’Boyle. Nielsen Ratings appeared in the Oct. 22 edition Reporters from both the Danny Woodhead poses for a photo that appeared in the New York indicate that 1.5 million people of Sports Illustrated. Bill Frakes, Lincoln Journal-Star and Times this fall. (Photo by Justin Haag) viewed that piece. a Pulitzer Prize winning photog- Omaha World-Herald were in Chadron to cover the Eagles’ Enrollment up two years running home game with Fort Lewis, Finding a place to park at 1,988 compared to 1,972 last and the Sunday, Oct. 9 edition Chadron State College has fall. of the Omaha World-Herald been a little more difficult this Randy Rhine, CSC vice featured a full-page color poster year, but college officials are president for enrollment man- of Woodhead. saying it’s a good thing. agement and student services, For the second consecutive said the enlargement of the year, CSC recorded an enroll- freshman class is particularly ment increase. Both the col- encouraging. There are 407 Inside lege’s head count and full-time freshmen taking courses from Alumni...... 3 equivalency are improved, CSC, up 10.8 percent from representing the first back-to- last fall’s 367. Faculty...... 5 back enrollment increase for In addition, Rhine said the Students...... 7 the institution since 1993 and number of inquiries from 1994. potential students for the New students and their family members gather in Don Beebe Stadium Sports...... 8 In the third week of classes fall 2008 semester is running during the orientation in August. More than 400 of the approximately Campus...... 13 this fall, the college’s head ahead of expectations. 500 new students attended the event. count was 2,509, compared to “The increase in freshmen access and opportunity, including the faculty, admis- Class Notes...18 2,483 last year. The full-time enrollment is really reflec- students are making the deci- sions staff and coaches, are equivalancy, a figure deter- tive of what is happening on sion to come here because doing a great job of relay- mined from the total number campus,” Rhine said. “While we have quality programs. ing our message to potential of credit hours processed, was Chadron State is all about A great number of people, students.” CSC Alumni News, page 2 Letter from the President Recognized at the CSF Annual Trustee Dinner & Meeting, October 12, 2007 Dear Alumni, Chances are, regardless of where you live, you have heard some news about Chadron State College this fall. With the unprec- edented success of the football team and its star tailback Danny Woodhead, CSC has undoubtedly received more mention from the national news media than ever before. Eagle fans have greatly enjoyed far-reaching coverage from the likes of ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CSTV and countless other media outlets as the team has worked through its second consecutive undefeated regular season and the many post-season accolades that follow. The team’s success is a great source of pride for the CSC community. Connie Rasmussen, Director of the Chadron State Foundation with Another story briefly caught the attention of the national media outgoing board members, Rick Kolkman, North Platte, Tom Willnerd, this fall. You probably heard that the normal happenings of our Rock Springs, Wyo., Dennis King, Gordon, Lee Wahlstrom, Chadron, campus, like the rest of the region, were disrupted in October Marty Connealy, Chadron and CSC President Janie Park. when five armed robbery suspects from out of state were on the loose in our community. At the suggestion of law enforcement Janie Park officers, other CSC administrators and I took an unprecedented measure by locking down the campus during the search for the in- dividuals. We’re pleased with our decision, as our students and employees survived the incident with little more than their own tales of the frightening experience. The positive outcome can be attributed to the great response of not only law enforcement, but the actions of the many CSC employees and students who were so greatly inconvenienced during the search. While stories about sports and crime may take up a majority of the press, there are hundreds of other “good news” stories each day at CSC that likely do not make the 6 o’clock broadcast where you live. In relatively quiet fashion, our faculty and students go about their days diligently honing their skills and knowledge in scores of educational disciplines. As proof, CSC continues to produce leaders in a wide variety of occupations, namely teachers, business leaders, law enforcement officers or hundreds of other occupations. That is news worth mentioning. The pages of this publication show a portion of the good things happening at CSC. Thank you Left to right: Incoming CSF board members: Janice German, Chadron, Cheryl Ravenscroft, Nenzel, Tom Bass, Swanton, Tom Chinnock, Fort for taking the time to peruse some of the many accomplishments that give us great pride. Let it be Collins, Colo., Linda Redfern, Scottsbluff, Rob Wahlstrom, Chadron. evidence that CSC is a strong institution, not only on the football field or in the face of criminal danger, but in the classroom and other locations as well. We apologize for the following Sincerely, errors in this year’s Annual Report

Jeanne Smith was inadvertently omitted from the Eagle’s Club – Platinum list. Janie C. Park, Ph.D. President Golf Classic Scholarship Auction Donors: The donations Chadron State College received during the scholarship auction were credited to the scholarship fund, but the contribution was not reflected in the total amount donated during the fiscal year end. Therefore the following people may not be listed in the appropriate giving The Alumni Newsletter is published three times a year by the Chadron category. State College Alumni Office. Associated Brokers Cliff & Sandee Hanson Alumni Board of Directors Brownfield Farms Dick & Marlene Myers Tom Alcorn Deb Evans Dave Noble Jon Daniels – Gregory Insurance Tom & Janie Park Rob Bila Stacey McCartney Larry Yates Steve & Becky DeBoer Michele & Todd Curtis Dunlap Rickenbach Tammy Calamari Ryne McClaren Chad & Cheryl Emanuel Brad & Pam Smith Dorine Daniels Rachel Forster Kevin Emanuel White River Feed Great Plains Communications Newsletter Staff Connie Rasmussen Robyn Foral Con Marshall Payroll Deduction: The June payroll deduction amount was Karen Pope Leslie Bargen Justin Haag not included in the total amount donated for reporting in the annual report. Therefore employees of Chadron State College Alex Helmbrecht who utilize payroll deduction may not have been listed in the Dewayne Gimeson appropriate giving category. Please forward any address changes to: CSC Alumni Office, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337 The Chadron State Foundation staff apologizes for the errors. or E-mail—[email protected] We are very thankful for all of your support and have taken CSC is a proud member of the Nebraska State College System. steps to alleviate these issues in the future. Thank you. Winter 2007-08, page 3

He has been a board member rules interpreter for football since he joined the company. wrestling, track and field, and From 1970 to 1990, girls’ golf. Novotny worked at Colgate, who is the son of Alumni Weyerhaeuser Co., one of the retired Chadron State educa- world’s largest forest products tor and administrator Dr. Pat companies. From 1988-1990, Colgate, left CSC in 1997 Five alumni recognized during Homecoming Novotny was president and after having served as an CEO of one of Weyerhaesur’s administrative assistant to the Chadron State College gave deputy general counsel of the Since then, she has earned wholly owned subsidiaries, athletic director and direc- special recognition to five of its Department of Environmental “specialist in blood bank” Weyerhaeuser Garden Supply. tor of football operations. outstanding graduates dur- Regulation, she was involved certification. Her profes- In addition, Novotny is co- He also was a member of the ing Homecoming festivities in the formulation of policy, sional experience includes founder and director of Ditan health and physical education Saturday, Oct. 29. drafting laws and defense of seven years at a Minneapolis, Corp., a value-added comput- faculty and was the director The group includes the presi- Florida’s environment in land- Minn., blood bank, and 23 er software game distribution of intramural and recreational dent and CEO of a $1.7 billion mark litigation. years at Gamma Biologicals, and services company. He also sports. producer of pet products, one In private practice since Inc., at Houston, Texas. At serves on the board of direc- Niki L. (Frates) Salomon, of Florida’s most renowned 1984, Alderman was founder, the latter company, she was tors for Reeb Millwork Corp., Gothenburg, Neb. -- lawyers, a nationally recognized corporate treasurer and direc- promoted from supervisor a privately owned $200 mil- Salomon has gained much immunologist, a leading ad- tor of Katz, Kutter, Alderman to director and then vice lion annual revenue millwork respect among ministrator of a national high and Bryant, which became president of consultation and distribution company. Nebraska phar- school activities association and the 24th largest law firm in education services. In 1998, In addition to his CSC macists during a rising leader of pharmacology. Florida before its merger she joined Immucor, Inc., as degree, Novotny graduated just five years The Distinguished Alumni with Akerman Senterfitt, a vice president of reference from the Harvard Graduate “behind the recipients are Silvia Morell 500-lawyer firm with offices and education services. She School of Business’ program counter.” In Alderman of Tallahassee Fla., around the United States. She retired in June 2006 and is self for management development July 2006, she Marilyn (Grandstaff) Moulds has been named managing employed as an immunohema- in 1981. He also attended the received the of Henderson, Texas, and shareholder of the Tallahassee tologist, lecturer and educator. New CEO Program at that Niki Salomon Distinguished Glenn Novotny of Danville, office of Akerman. Her clients Between 1979 and 2006, institution in 2003. Young Calif. The Distinguished are governmental entities, Moulds received more than Pharmacist Award from Young Alumni are Bob major commercial, industrial a dozen awards and honors Distinguished Young the Nebraska Pharmacists Colgate of Indianapolis, Ind. and agricultural concerns and related to her work. She has Association. and Niki (Frates) Salomon of citizens’ groups. often been recognized for Alumni Salomon, who graduated Gothenburg, Neb. Alderman has been named educating others about blood Bob Colgate, Indianapolis, from South Platte High in Florida Trend Magazine’s banking, and has presented Ind. -- Colgate, a Chadron Big Springs in 1996, attended Distinguished Alumni Legal Elite and Florida numerous lectures about the native, has swiftly risen among Chadron State as part of the Superlawyer lists. She has topic at educational institu- the ranks of high school activi- Rural Health Opportunities Silvia Morell Alderman, received the highest rating tions and professional organi- ties associations since earning Program. After two years in Tallahassee, Fla. -- Since given by Martindale-Hubbell, zations. bachelor’s and master’s de- the program, she was accepted graduating from Chadron a national attorney’s rating Glenn W. Novotny, grees, and be- to the University Nebraska State in organization. Danville, Calif. -- Novotny, ing employed Medical Center’s College of 1973, Morell Marilyn K. (Grandstaff) who is a Chadron native and at his alma Pharmacy at Omaha. She Alderman Moulds, Henderson, Texas earned a business administra- mater. earned a Doctor of Pharmacy has become -- Moulds, who graduated tion degree from Chadron He became degree with high distinction in known for her from Nebraska State in 1969, assistant 2002. contributions State Teachers is president, director of After earning the doctorate, to Florida College in chief execu- the National Salomon was employed as a environmental 1966, has tive officer and Bob Colgate Federation of staff pharmacist for two inde- Silvia Alderman law. posted a long director of State High School Associations pendently owned pharmacies Alderman list of accom- Central Garden in August 2006 after serving in Cozad and Lexington. and her family moved to plishments in & Pet Co. It is six years as assistant director of In the summer of 2006, she Chadron from Cuba in 1964 immunohema- a $1.7 billion the Nebraska School Activities conducted a class for local when her father, Dr. Jose Marilyn Moulds tology, more Glenn Novotny developer, Association. pharmacy technicians to pre- Morell, became an assistant commonly marketer and His responsibilities include pare them for the Pharmacy professor at CSC. She graduat- known as “blood banking.” producer of brands for con- serving as the editor and Technician Certification ed second in her class at CSC, Moulds is a 1962 graduate sumer and professional use in national rules interpreter for Exam. She also has given and was the first-ever female of Cody (Neb.) High School. the garden and pet industries. football and wrestling. He also several presentations about Ivy Day orator. The same year as she earned Central Garden & Pet Co. serves on a number of national diabetes and Medicare Part D She and her husband, Mike, a bachelor’s degree in biology is the largest pet supplies and committees and boards, and to Dawson County residents, graduated from Florida State and chemistry at Chadron second largest garden supplies has accumulated valuable physicians and nurses. University’s school of law in State, she earned medical tech- manufacturer in the United experience serving as a staff Salomon is employed 1977. nology certification from the States. Novotny joined the liaison to a number of national at Barmore Drug Store in Alderman focused her legal American Society of Clinical company in 1990 as president organizations. While with the Lexington. She and her hus- career on the environment. Pathologists from St. John’s and chief operating officer and NSAA, Colgate was the direc- band, Aaron, are the parents While serving as chief en- McNamara Hospital in Rapid was promoted to president and tor of state championships of a six-month-old daughter, forcement officer, and later as City, S.D. chief executive officer in 2003. and was the staff liaison and Avery. CSC Alumni News, page 4 1977 graduate is Montana’s teacher of the year By Con Marshall Chadron State College reading books of their own graduate Steve Gardiner, who choosing. His book, “Building teaches English and journalism Student Literacy Through at Billings Senior High School, Sustained Silent Reading,” has been selected Montana’s published in 2005 by the Teacher of the Year for 2008. Association for Supervision The honor is one of many and Curriculum Development, that Gardiner has received dur- explains his philosophy that ing his action- reading leads to learning, even packed life that if it is done for pleasure. has included Through the program, nearly international all his students will read from exploration six to eight books a year while and adven- some will become so engrossed Nearly 30 former Chadron State College women’s basketball players returned Nov. 10 for the first alumni ture as well as that they read 30 or more. game. In front, from left, are Tera Schmid, Scottsbluff; Cyndee Wooden, Aurora, Colo.; Kim Lytle Ryan, leadership in Gardiner also has written Sheridan, Wyo.; Jeanne Placek Scheneman and Maureen Cooney Odell, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Shelly Holmes Benben, Gordon; and Dacia Zohner Woodhead, Grand Junction, Colo. In the second row are Jennifer Steve Gardiner educational three books about his exotic Bonser Aubain, Colorado Springs; Gwen Reed, Gillette, Wyo.; Carol Bachmann Marxsen, Lincoln; Tanya circles. adventures that have included Weber, Douglas, Wyo.; Gail Mayer, Custer, S.D.; Marilyn Houdek, Dodge, Neb.; Angela Smith Ostrander, He received the latest award climbing many of the world’s Faith, S.D.; and Janet Raymer, Lincoln. In the third row are Robin Lippincott Schainost, Torrington, Wyo.; Susan Erickson Myers, Bridgeport; Candyce Wondercheck, Cheyenne; Mary Perrien, Ovid, Mich.; Lisa Berry from the Montana Professional highest mountains, walking on and Sarah Kellar Clinton, Aurora, Colo.; and Lorna Dahlgren Glenn, Rapid City, S.D.. In the back are Teaching Foundation. He glaciers, exploring Amazon jun- Jennifer Vasey Reiners and Melissa Burke, Chadron; Janelle Hutt Uehling, North Platte; Tricia Lukawski, St. will represent the state at the gles and running marathons. John, Ind.; and Jobyna Eastman Johnston, Maynard, Iowa. Mike Maloney, the new CSC women’s basketball National Teacher of the Year While at Chadron State, he coach, said he hopes the game will be an annual event. Convention in Dallas in January was the editor of The Eagle, the and be a guest at the White college newspaper, and received Department reaching out to aspiring entrepreneurs House along with the 49 other the award as the outstanding In Chadron State College’s neurship. Although the new The revamped program is teachers of the year in April. senior in journalism at Ivy Day renewed effort to help com- courses are designed for upper just one step Chadron State Gardiner is a 1972 graduate 1977. During the fall of 1974 munities of the Great Plains grades, Donahue said motivat- has taken in the past two years of Alliance High School and he spent four months study- survive and thrive, the institu- ed non-degree seeking students to aid the region’s economic a 1977 graduate of Chadron ing British literature at the tion’s business department has will also find success. development efforts. In ad- State. He received the col- University of London. revamped one of its programs. “Our eight-week format, dition, Chadron State has lege’s Distinguished Young In 1990 while teaching at College officials have accen- offered either online or face-to- become active in HomeTown Alumni Award in 1989 and the Jackson Hole High School in tuated the marketing option of face, is perfect for adult learn- Competitiveness and is Distinguished Alumni Award Wyoming, Gardiner was one the business degree to appeal to ers who want to get in and get home to Chadron’s Nebraska in May 2006. of 78 teachers from across the prospective entrepreneurs. The it done,” he said. “The courses Business Development Center Gardiner said he never ex- country selected for inclusion courses of the newly formed are even offered in the evenings office. pected to spend 29 years teach- in a book “I Am A Teacher,” “Marketing/Entrepreneurship” to accommodate most work Those interested in the ing English, particularly since published by Simon and option were launched this fall. schedules.” entrepreneurship courses it was among his least favorite Schuster. His story was one Dr. Tim Donahue, Chadron Three courses are being may call the Chadron subjects in high school. But at of six spotlighted in Teacher State business professor, said offered for entrepreneur- State Admissions Office at Chadron State, he found four Magazine’s final issue that year. the new courses will be of ship: Entre-Business Start 1-800-CHADRON, or con- professors who changed his He was featured a second time benefit to anyone wanting to Up, Entre-Imagination & tact Donahue by phone, thinking forever. He identified in “I Am a Teacher” on how he start a business or interested in Opportunity, and Promotion (308) 432-6279, or e-mail, the professors as Dr. Dorset used his Mount Everest experi- learning more about entrepre- & Advertising. [email protected]. Graves, Dr. Duane Grimme, ence to motivate his students. the late Dr. Shirley Morgan In 2005, he received a and the late Bernard Donohue. Special Recognition Adviser CSC Scholarship Awarding to Begin Soon! “They gave me a love of Award from the Dow Jones It’s more than a unique location reading, writing and publish- Newspaper Fund and a Medal ing that has become my way of Merit from the Journalism It’s a unique experience… of life,” Gardiner said. He has Education Association. As many of you remember, Chadron is a college town known for its hospitality and warm written four books and more In addition, he has coached nature. Chadron State College is surrounded by a great variety of attractions and events, in than 500 articles that have the Billings Senior High addition to being widely recognized as a leader in higher education. been printed in magazines and girls’ cross-country team to If you know students who are ready to embark upon their unique college experience beginning newspapers. Montana’s Class AA state fall 2008 term – children, grandchildren, neighbors or friends — encourage them to begin Gardiner has received wide- championship in 2005 and ’06 their journey at Chadron State College. Visit the website at www.csc.edu/admissions for more spread attention for his advo- and a second-place finish this information. cacy of sustained silent reading fall. in his classes. Throughout his Gardiner’s wife, Peggy, teach- Scholarship applications for entering freshmen are available at teaching career, he has allowed es at the Orchard Elementary www.csc.edu/ naid and the application students to spend the first 15 School in Billings. The couple deadline is January 15, 2008. minutes of each class period has three daughters. Winter 2007-08, page 5 Faculty Spotlight on Dr. George Griffith Spotlight is a new column and students whose successes designed to pick the brains of any institution could be proud prominent people within the of. Chadron State College com- What are the most pro- munity. This edition’s Spotlight found changes you have wit- focuses on Dr. George Griffith nessed in teaching and your who is in his 32nd year as a discipline of study during language and literature profes- your career? sor at CSC. Before coming to An enhanced understanding Chadron State, which has been of the role played by race, class Please tell us about your What is your favorite school soul. I thought I was his only full-time academic and gender has changed what most memorable teaching book, food, beverage and pretty cool. I recently learned employer, Griffith earned a literature a literature teacher moment: television program? from a high school alumni bachelor’s degree from LaSalle teaches. Like most things, that’s I can’t remember any one, My wife and I play this mailing that one of my class- College in 1969, and a master’s had an upside and a downside. but I know I’ve had many game. We refer to it as the mates still owns the white ’57 and doctorate from Southern Many incoming students now “aha” moments when some- “Going to the Island game.” Chevy he went to the prom in. Illinois University in 1971 and bring diminished skills as read- one says, verbally or by eye You’re going to spend the rest And he’s still married to the 1975, respectively. He also ers and writers and that’s had or facial gesture, “I see. I get of your life on an island and same woman. has completed post-doctoral an effect on what goals we can it now.” In ethics it’s always you can take with you only Please tell us about a work at Yale, the Massachusetts set and how we can get to those a pleasure to hear someone one book or movie or food, memorable experience from Institute of Technology and goals. say in response to a lecture or and so forth. For movies, I your college days: three University of California What do you like most a discussion, “Well, I hadn’t cheat a bit and ask to have all Among the legal ones I institutions -- Los Angeles, San about teaching? thought of it that way.” I three Godfather films count as remember fondly my going Diego and Santa Cruz. I still love what put me in know a mind has been opened one. My wife takes The Wizard to Big Five basketball games Why did you take a posi- the profession in the first place, then and they’re tough to shut of Oz. We’ll be on different at the Palestra in Philadelphia tion at CSC? that is, the material. I love after that. sides of the island. (Villanova, St. Joe’s, LaSalle, 1975 was a difficult year for to read and learn. It’s always Who are some role mod- What hobbies do you most Temple, Penn). It was then new Ph.D.’s. There weren’t enjoyable to work with young els you’ve had during your enjoy? one of the epicenters of col- many jobs available. I was people and greatly satisfying to career? I read a great deal. I was an lege basketball in the era of delighted to have this one. think that I might have helped I suspect all teachers entered avid gardener at one time but Lew Alcindor, as he was then What are the most pro- people in their journey. And the profession in some part the weeds are winning. For the called, before he went on to found changes you have seen I’m a ham; I love the perfor- because of the influence of one long haul, always bet on the become Kareem Abdul Jabbar. at CSC during your tenure? mance aspect of it. teacher in their lives. Mine weeds. I still grow a vegetable Where is your favorite Apart from the customary What courses are your was a Christian brother I had and herb garden because I re- vacation spot? changes in the life of a long- favorites to teach? for Shakespeare in my junior ally enjoy cooking. I couldn’t say. My family term teacher (old buildings All literature classes are a joy. year of college. Brother Walter What was your first ve- and I have had the good for- knocked down, new ones put Ethics is always a wonderful loved his stuff and he made hicle? tune to travel to lots of places up), I’ve witnessed an increased challenge. I’ve enjoyed my creat- you feel that you were missing A shiny black 1958 Ford in the summers, thanks to my professionalism at CSC. We’ve ing and teaching an online ethics something grand if you didn’t that belched a gun-metal blue job, and we’ve enjoyed them had many fine faculty members class for the last decade or so. love it too. smoke and stirred my high all. Students, faculty members present Nebraska geoscience research Students and faculty mem- Oct. 27-31 at the Colorado inhabited the area more than 25 Matthews, geographic informa- the University of Nebraska, bers of Chadron State College’s Convention Center at Denver. million years ago. Upon comple- tion systems specialist with the was published in the Journal geosciences program were busy Balmat, a senior, told about tion, track way replicas will be Bureau of Land Management in Sedimentary Geology in this fall getting the word out landscape changes that have oc- displayed and interpreted at the Denver. November. The paper describes about their projects of northwest curred over thousands of years Eleanor Barbour Cook Museum Leite, LaGarry, Breithaupt newly recognized rocks along an Nebraska. at Hudson-Meng Kill Site, the of Geology in CSC’s Math and and Matthews also were selected active fault zone in northeastern CSC geoscience student assemblage of thousands of bi- Science Building, Leite said. to present a joint paper about Dawes and northern Sheridan Jennifer Balmat of Chadron and son bones that were discovered Others listed for their in- the Toadstool Park track ways at counties. Hannan said the rocks professor Mike Leite presented below the earth’s surface. volvement with the research are the Cenozoic Vertebrate Track indicate much wetter conditions research about geological sites Leite presented information Balmat’s husband and fellow Symposium at Albuquerque, in the region 17.5 million years north of Crawford at the about the replication of latex- student, Josh, Hannan LaGarry, N.M., Oct. 22-24. ago than now. The paper was 119th annual meeting of the molded track ways of Toadstool CSC adjunct professor of geosci- In addition, a paper by originally presented at the eighth Geological Society of America. Park by using measurements and ence, Brent Breithaupt, director LaGarry and his wife, CSC International Conference on About 6,300 geoscientists at- photography. The track ways are of the University of Wyoming’s graduate student Leigh Anne Fluvial Sedimentology in Delft, tended the meeting, which was those of mammals and birds that geological museum, and Neffra LaGarry, and co-authors from The Netherlands, in late 2006. Art Struempler

CSC Alumni News, page 6 New plaza dedicated A former Chadron State spent many, many years on this College chemistry professor campus touching lives,” Park was fondly remembered Aug. said. “We thank the Struempler 18 during the dedication of a family so much for doing this new outdoor space on campus for us.” and scholarship that bears his Mrs. Struempler said Dr. name. Struempler would have been About 100 people gathered pleased with the results of the at the CSC Math and Science project and the dedication cer- Building for emony. The event was attended a ceremony by family members, including to recognize Struemplers’ son Mike of Fort the new “Art Collins, Colo., and daughter Struempler Barbara and granddaughter Flag Plaza” and Lauren of Auburn, Ala. the “Art and “Art had four loves in life, Jo Struempler and they were his spiritual Art Struempler and Children commitment, his family, his Endowment.” country and his students,” she The plaza, which was con- said. People gather at the new Struempler Plaza during the dedication ceremony. structed this summer in the Dr. Struempler, who died area just north of the Math Aug. 13, 2004, at age 83, was Mark Brohman, execu- dedication ceremony. He also recalled the and Science Building, features was a native of Buffalo, Neb., tive director of the Nebraska “Art was truly a military Struemplers’ black Labrador a 25-foot flag pole, elabo- once a small village north of Environmental Trust, a 1986 hero, and that’s why we chose a retriever, Levi, who attended rate landscaping, decorative Lexington in Dawson County. graduate who studied under flag pole,” Brohman said. the professor’s classes daily and concrete paving and a concrete He flew 26 missions as a B-17 Dr. Struempler and was instru- During the ceremony, became the building’s “mascot.” bench. Its design is conducive pilot during WWII. After earn- mental in raising funds for the Brohman shared stories about Brohman relayed e-mails to outdoor instruction, and ing a doctorate from Iowa State project. the former professor. from other past students who plaques have been placed on University, he completed two Brohman said Saturday’s big He said having Dr. were unable to attend the the bench and flag pole to years of post-doctoral studies turnout for the ceremony was Strumpler’s name permanently ceremony. One such correspon- recognize the former professor’s at the University of California indicative of how many lives associated with the Math and dence came from sisters Cheni achievements in education and Davis and taught three years at the Struemplers influenced. Science Building is appropriate, and Thandi Khonje, who came the military. California State at Chico. “It just shows how much Art because the former professor to CSC from Malawi. They Dr. Janie Park, CSC presi- He also was an operations re- was loved by not only family, was instrumental in getting the graduated in 1986, later earned dent, expressed gratitude to the search analyst for the Strategic but also students and com- building constructed. medical degrees, and now Struempler family and others Air Command at Omaha for munity members,” he said. “I From taking students fossil reside in New Jersey. for donating to the plaza and three years before coming to probably had 60 or 70 profes- hunting to challenging them to The e-mail stated that the the endowment. Chadron State as chairman of sors over my nine-year college a game of handball in the base- sisters were at first “intimidated “This place is going to be the Division of Science and career, but Art was definitely ment of the Math and Science by (Struempler’s) stern looks, well-used by students, faculty Mathematics in 1965. He had one of the most special I had.” Building, Brohman said Dr. but we later discovered that and staff who are looking for that position more than 15 Mrs. Struempler said Struempler was more than just behind the pensive demeanor a place to spend a little quiet years before teaching chemistry Brohman proposed the idea a classroom teacher. was a mind that was unraveling time, and we are so thankful full-time his final 11 years at of the new plaza during Dr. “Art was all about life les- the mysteries around him. That that we can remember one CSC. He retired in 1991. Struempler’s funeral, which was sons,” he said. “You weren’t just stern face would lighten up of the faculty members who Saturday’s keynote speaker exactly two years prior to the a number.” when asked questions.” Chadron Creek project selected for national competition Nearby Chadron Creek may partners in the surrounding Balmat and Dr. Mike Leite, drainage, which Leite said in- the Chadron City Reservoirs, not represent a large piece of community, has been selected CSC geoscience professor. cludes “just about anything.” which are used as a community United States geography, but a to compete against teams “This is a huge honor for our Chadron Creek begins near water supply and for recreation. project spearheaded by Chadron from about 40 other colleges college,” Balmat said. “Not many the top of the Pine Ridge about Despite Chadron Creek’s State College science students and universities at the annual small schools get a chance to 12 miles south of Chadron and diminutive attributes, the P3 and faculty is “putting it on the Sustainable Design Conference compete in the P3 program. And converges with the White River a group is finding its worth far map” and relaying its impor- in Washington, D.C., in April it’s an excellent opportunity for few miles west of the city after it de- exceeds its face value. tance. 2008. The event is sponsored by undergraduates to participate in scends about 1,000 feet in elevation. “When you start listing the The Chadron-based resource the Environmental Protection research.” Much of the watershed was burned resources that are available to partnership, “P3,” is garner- Agency. Members of the group are during the wildfires of 2006. the community as a result of ing national attention for P3 is part of a national ef- developing partnerships in the Leite said the creek flows into Chadron Creek, the list gets very proposing sustainable use of fort started by the EPA. Its region affected by the Chadron the White River at just two to long,” Leite said. “When you fire-impacted resources in the name is shorthand for “People, Creek watershed. They hope to five cubic feet per second for consider the needs of agriculture Chadron Creek watershed. Prosperity and the Planet.” bring together members of the much of the year, and at times and community water supply The group, which consists of The project at Chadron State community affected by natural runs dry before it reaches that alone, it’s clear that little creek Chadron State students and is being led by student Jennifer resources of the Chadron Creek point. The creek flows through makes life here possible.” Winter 2007-08, page 7 CDC celebrates 35th anniversary, upgrades Students The Chadron State College Among the event’s special Child Development Center guests were Jerry Moss of this fall celebrated its 35th Chadron, who designed a Junior to lead national honor society anniversary of providing trellis for the playground, and Brittany Schultz, a Chadron 18 of which are active. About early childhood education Berdine Maginnis Strashin State College junior from 600 new members are induct- with a number of upgrades of Crawford, a former CSC Scottsbluff, was elected ed each year. Admission to to its facility at the Burkhiser employee and regional train- president of the Cardinal Key CSC’s chapter, which empha- Complex. ing officer for Head Start. National Honor Society during sizes leadership and commu- An open house and ribbon In the early 1970s Maginnis the organization’s annual con- nity service, requires a vote of cutting Sept. 28 gave CDC helped persuade the Nebraska ference at Atlanta in October. the membership and a grade- staff, including the college State College System Board of Schultz said that becoming a point average of at least 3.25. students who gain experience Trustees to approve the Child national officer of the organi- Schultz was inducted to there, and children an oppor- Development Center upon zation wasn’t her goal before CSC’s chapter of Cardinal tunity to show off a lengthy construction of the Burkhiser arriving at the convention, but Key in spring 2007 and serves list of improvements to the Complex. agreed to run for president at as its vice president. She’s center’s playground that have “I went to the board and the suggestion of a member studying human biology in the been made during the past said, ‘You have this new from Northwestern Oklahoma Rural Health Opportunities year. building going up and our State University. Although it Program in pursuit of becom- Dr. Kim Madsen, CDC most important resource is was Schultz’s first time attend- ing a general surgeon. Other director, said about $6,000 of families and children. You ing the event, she won deci- clubs of which she belongs private funding was raised for need to provide a space where sively. are Chadron State’s Health Brittany Schultz the improvements. The area CSC students can come “I prayed about it, and I Professions Club and Campus now features a nature trail watch children and how they guess this is what God wants Crusade for Christ. She’s a her senior year in 1995. She with a variety of trees, shrubs grow and develop,’” Maginnis me to do,” she said. 2005 graduate of Scottsbluff earned master’s degree from and flowers. In all, about 120 said. As president, Schultz will High School and the daughter CSC in 1997 and remains plantings were placed in the She said the improvements preside over all national meet- of Mark and Janelle Schultz. involved with Cardinal Key. area. to the facility are remarkable. ings and organize Cardinal Schultz is believed to be She has served as Cardinal In addition, the playground “In the beginning, we just Key’s annual conference. the first CSC Cardinal Key Key’s national director since has a refinished climber, new had a makeshift playground Following her two-year term, member to be named presi- 2001, a post she plans to leave chain link fence, more sand, a that volunteers put up,” she she will serve two years on the dent of the organization and in 2009. Now Kathleen Hecox garden area and concrete curb- said. “They have really added organization’s national board of just the second to be elected of Denver, she also is a store ing that borders the trail. to it. It looks really nice.” directors. to a national office in at least designer for Crate & Barrel, Schultz said 32 institutions 15 years. Kathleen Kisicki of a furniture and housewares throughout the United States Cheyenne, Wyo., was elected company with more than 150 CSC Theatre program tours have Cardinal Key chapters, the national vice president locations. northwest Nebraska schools Chadron State College’s to the audiences. Health Professions Day draws larger crowd theatre program “set sail” in Mays said the tour was very Attendance to the annual assistant and radiography. Health Opportunities Program, November for performances beneficial to young audiences Health Professions Day at Fillmore noted that CSC has the initiative that addresses the at six northwest Nebraska in many ways, including Chadron State College in developed a great relation- needs of rural Nebraska’s health elementary and middle exposure to cultural program- October was up about 50 ship with the University of care industry by encouraging schools as part of its Children’s ming and classical literature percent over last year, as more Nebraska Medical Center, and rural residents to pursue health Theatre Workshop course. The in a “fun and meaningful than 320 high school students that more than a half-dozen care careers. If selected to performances were presented way.” He said the tour was were on campus to hear pre- of the presenters were from the program, students obtain on four dates between Nov. 8 not only designed to be sentations by health profes- the eastern Nebraska-based early admission to participat- and Dec. 7. convenient for the participat- sionals and students. Some institution. ing University of Nebraska Director Roger Mays and ing schools, but gives CSC of the attendees came from One of the highlights of Medical Center colleges upon 15 theatre majors presented students the invaluable expe- hundreds of miles away. Tuesday’s conference was completion of studies at CSC. Aurand Harris’ adaptation rience of creating and touring “The word is out. This is a nine-student panel that The high school students were of “Treasure Island” for live theatre. the place to be,” said Brad answered questions from reminded that paperwork for audiences in Hay Springs, The tour was co-sponsored Fillmore, CSC’s director of the aspiring teenagers. The those applying to the program Rushville, Hemingford, by the Chadron Library health professions. high-schoolers presented the is due Dec. 1. Alliance, Crawford, Harrison Foundation as a public service. Presenters provided infor- college students with a wide Officials say RHOP is and Chadron. The Chadron State theatre mation about more than a spectrum of inquiries, ranging achieving its mission as 52 Mays said the theatre stu- program also performed dozen topics, including health from what courses were there percent of its graduates are dents “put the show together” “Cyrano” in October. care careers in chiropractic, favorites to whether or not practicing health care in rural in its entirety, including set, Productions scheduled for medical technology, dentistry, they ever get “squeamish” at Nebraska, and another 16 lights, costumes, sound, props spring 2008 include “The dental hygiene, medicine, the sight of blood. percent are working in the and performance, as well as Shape of Things” Feb. 7-10 nursing, optometry, pharmacy, Much of the panel’s discus- lesser-populated areas of other the research for the study and “The God of Hell” April physical therapy, physician sion centered around the Rural states. guide that will be distributed 17-20. CSC Alumni News, page 8 Sports Another successful season for football team By Alex Helmbrecht The 2007 RMAC title is the cap off CSC’s biggest comeback in Sports Information Director seventh Chadron State has won school history. It was the highest Momentum and excitement since joining the conference in scoring game in NCAA playoff for Chadron State’s football team 1991. The Eagles have won four history with 149 combined points. continues to grow, not to men- outright titles and shared the During the regular season the tion the trophy case and record three other times. Eagles were solid on both sides books. With 11 wins, the 2007 team of the ball, especially defense. For the second consecutive became the fourth squad in The Eagles finished ranked th11 year, the Eagles wrapped up an school history to win more than in Division II in total defense, 11-0 regular season, claimed 10 games. All of the 10-win allowing just 267.2 yards a game. the Rocky Mountain Athletic seasons have come since 1996. The defense is also ranked third Conference championship with “Every year the level of football in the nation in scoring defense, back-to-back undefeated records gets better,” O’Boyle said. “You giving up 8.5 points a game. for the first time in conference can’t compare the 1996 team to The Eagles’ offense was also The Chadron State football team celebrates with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference trophy after their game against Adams State on history, and secured a Division the team now because a lot has strong as it averaged 416.8 yards Nov. 10. Chadron State won its second-straight RMAC championship II playoff game at home the final changed. Football evolves every a game and outscored the op- and was 11-0 for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) weekend of November. year and it doesn’t matter what ponents by an average of 27.8 The Eagles, who have won level you’re at. What’s funny points. Woodhead was selected as the honorable mention. 24-straight regular season about this team is that we go Thanks to another outstand- conference’s offensive player No other school had more games and 18 consecutive in into each game expecting to win ing season, 10 Chadron State of the year. He was named the than four players named to the conference, also ended the and that’s a whole new percep- players were named to the Rocky freshman offensive player of the the first team and CSC led the regular season ranked No. 2 in tion of where we’re at.” Mountain Athletic Conference’s year in 2004. conference with 15 total play- the American Football Coaches The Eagles had a record- first-team. Two more Eagles Woodhead became college ers recognized on the first and Association, their highest rank- setting comeback in the second were named to the second-team football’s all-time leading rusher second teams. ing ever. round of the playoffs.After and six others earned honorable on Oct. 6 during the Eagles’ game To be eligible for the academic “I think it’s great for everyone trailing Abilene Christian 49-20 mention. with Western New Mexico. In his teams, a player must maintain involved with the whole pro- heading into the fourth quarter, In addition, O’Boyle was career, he’s rushed for 7,684 yards, a grade point average of at least gram,” said CSC Head Coach the Chadron State football team selected as the conference’s coach 353 more yards than the previous 3.20 and be a key contributor on Bill O’Boyle. “The accomplish- outscored the Wildcats 36-7 to of the year. He was also honored record holder had. offense, defense or special teams. ments we’ve made this year and force overtime. In the third extra as the RMAC coach of the year Other Chadron State players The offensive unit is domi- even last year, are great because session, quarterback Joe McLain in 2006. repeating as first-team all- nated by CSC as seven Eagles we’re getting recognized on the ran through the middle and did This was the third consecu- conference choices this year were fill the 11 available spots, led national scale.” a somersault into the end zone to tive year that tailback Danny tight end Logan Stropko, inside by academic player of the linebacker Austin Bailey and year Woodhead. In addition safety Paul Schweger. to Woodhead, wide receiver The remaining Eagles on the Brandon Harrington, tight end first-team this year are offensive Bryce Jarzynka, McLain , Strand, linemen John Strand and Ben Galey and Puffer were named to Puffer, quarterback Joe McLain, the first team offense. defensive tackle Aaron Ide, Four Eagles were placed on cornerback Beau Wendling and the defensive first team. They punt returner Landon Ehlers. are Odell, Ide, Schweger and Second-team honors went to Wheeler. defensive tackle Josh Knouse and CSC also fared well on special safety Trevor Hyatt. teams with kicker Travis Atter Honorable mention was given and Ehlers garnering first team to center Chance Galey, corner- nods. back Terrance Newman, inside The second team selections linebacker Zach Wheeler, defen- were defensive back Craig Kaisier sive ends Shaine Odell and Jared and Koester. Koester and punter Kevin Berg. The honorable mention list These members of Chadron State College football teams from the late 1970s were introduced at halftime The Eagles also excelled in includes Mike Aimone, Aaron of the Eagles’ game with Fort Lewis College on Oct. 13. The players and their current addresses are: Front row, from left, Jerry Krogman, Nashville, Tenn.; Ted Grant, Rapid City; Chad Emanuel, Winterset, the classroom as 30 players Bauer, Cory Beran, A.J. Burki, Iowa; Arlen (Bim) Nelson, Bassett; Bill Ryan, Sheridan, Wyo.; Gregg Burroughs, North Platte; and Monte were named to the RMAC All- Ryan Cassity, Tim Hiett, Byron Burki, Farmington, Ark. In the second row are Mel Shermer, Taylor; Ron Washington, Riverside, Calif.; Bill Conference Academic teams. Korf, T.J. Lovato, Jay Meduna, McCarter, Pearce, Ariz.; Kent Levi, Gillette, Wyo.; Dennis Yost, Torrington, Wyo.; J.D. Hill, Keystone, Colo.; and Greg Andersen, Julesburg, Colo. Back row, Dennis Breinig, Arapahoe; Gregg Hughes, Hastings; Ron Thirteen were placed on the first Chase Rasby, John Ritzen, Kent Hoffman, Bayard; Brad Fults, Beaver City; Randy Langemeier, Alliance; Rick Mikelson, Julesburg, Colo.; team, two others were named to Russell, Blaire Schumacher, Josh Jim Bohaboj, Blair; and Kim Anderson, Firestone, Colo. the second team and 15 received Wood and Derek Watson. Winter 2007-08, page 9 Chadron State women’s team hopes to make big turnaround By Con Marshall Hopes are high that the Two of the returnees are Chadron State College women’s seniors. Corissa Kesterson of basketball program will make a Mountain View, Wyo., and huge turnaround this winter and Krisha Sibrel of Loveland, Colo. become competitive again. The two will provide much of The Eagles have a new coach, the front court experience and numerous experienced players size. It will be important that and several newcomers who they are able to hold their own seem capable of contributing. around the basket. “We’ve got some women who Chelsea DeHaven, Chadron, have played a lot of basketball has two years experience with the and seem hungry to turn things Eagles and is also being counted around,” said the new coach, on to help with the scoring, re- Mike Maloney, who has coached bounding and defense up front. on both the high school and Four letterwinners return in The 2007-08 Chadron State women’s basketball team is hoping to improve from its 2-25 season a year college levels and also refereed the backcourt. All of them were ago. Mike Maloney, who was hired earlier this year, is the women’s new coach. Maloney replaces Tom Andersen, who resigned late in the 2006-07 season. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) professional basketball several new to the program last season years. “My job is to figure out but showed much potential. tials. She could be the Eagles’ “go- Sable Slowman, Farmington, successful unless that figure is what pieces we have and try to They are sophomores Samantha to” player and team leader that N.M. Each of the redshirts was trimmed significantly. put them together so we can be Arkulari, Littleton, Colo.; Sunni can help fit those pieces together. a superb high school player and The 2006-07 team also had successful.” Busch, Mission, S.D.; and Alyssa Also bidding for playing time will be striving to translate that the lowest field goal shooting Nine letterwinners are on the Lyman Gillette, Wyo.; and junior are another athletic transfer, ability on to the college court. percentage since CSC began roster, giving some needed stability Whitney Segelke, Peetz, Colo. Christy Webber, Pine Ridge, Everyone associated with the keeping that statistic 30 years and experience. They know they They appear capable of helping S.D.; junior Lori Hoegerl, Eagles knows there’s lots of room ago, was out-rebounded and must improve individually for the the team make vast improvement Alliance, a veteran of the war in for improvement. The team has had 102 more turnovers than team to improve, but seem to have at both ends of the court. Iraq and a player with outstand- to do better in every area this the opponents. dedicated themselves to that task. Much is also expected from ing strength; and three players year to begin the turnaround. But with a new coach and an It’s encouraging that they have transfer Kristy Long, Sterling, who redshirted last year—Trysta A major priority is defense. The array of players, there is opti- stuck with the program after the Colo., who comes to Chadron Gruber, Taylor, Neb.; Vanessa Eagles gave up 83.4 points a mism that a big swing in the team was just 2-25 last year. State with outstanding creden- Schroeder, Wright, Wyo.; and game and know they cannot be right direction is beginning. Hunter, Majerus expected to lead Eagles to exciting season By Con Marshall Led by a national champion Hunter was 35-7 and Majerus and a national runner-up, the 27-12 last season. Chadron State College wrestling Other juniors with a wealth team is expected to have an excit- of experience will fill three more ing season. With no seniors on of the weight classes. They are the roster, the Eagles appear to Devlon Webb at 125, Willy be a year away from reaching Jones at 174 and Shaine Odell or their peak, but there are some Cale Bickerdyke at heavyweight. promising youngsters available Webb, Jones and Odell have to help overcome the loss of the valuable national tournament three seniors who graduated at experience. Webb and Odell the end of last season. should benefit from being a few Brett Hunter, the defending pounds heavier this season while NCAA Division II 165-pound Jones appreciates being able to Dr. Janie C. Park talks to members of the Chadron State wrestling team in the Nelson Physical Activities champion, and Josh Majerus, wrestle at his true weight after Center in November. The Eagles return national champion Brett Hunter of Rushville and national runner-up the 197-pound silver medal- competing at 184 last season. Josh Majerus of Albion. ist, give the Eagles a couple of CSC’s heavyweight situation Freshman Simon James The remaining five weight “Some of them will undoubt- competitive, talented athletes could be an interesting side- should provide some excellent classes will be filled by inex- edly take their lumps now and to provide leadership. Despite show as the season moves along. support at 125 pounds, perienced collegiate wrestlers. then, but overall they should their late-season success last Both Odell and Bickerdyke although he’ll undoubtedly That always makes the situa- have quite a bit of success,” said winter, both seem to still be on are graduates of Harding redshirt this season. Now tion tenuous, but Coach Scott Ritzen. “If they continue to work the rise in their careers. They’re County High at Buffalo, S.D. that he’s a “more legitimate” Ritzen and his staff are confi- hard and learn this year, they juniors this year. Chadron State Bickerdyke will fill the weight 125-pounder, Webb could have dent the youngsters who will should develop into outstand- has never previously had two class early in the season while a breakout season. He won be filling most of the weights ing college wrestlers. We expect wrestlers in the lineup who have Odell, a standout defensive end, 12 of 14 matches during the will be competitive. A couple several of the freshmen who we accomplished so much so early helps the CSC football team latter stages of the 2006-07 of them may flourish this hope to redshirt this year to also in their careers. advance to the playoffs. campaign. winter. do very well in the future.” CSC Alumni News, page 10 Volleyball team took big steps during 2007

By Alex Helmbrecht Sports Information Director cords. The outside hitter from CHADRON – To say the Colorado Springs, Colo., hit 32 Chadron State volleyball team kills in five games against Regis improved during the 2007 sea- University to lead CSC to a son is an understatement. After victory in its home finale. One winning just six matches in week earlier, she set the school two years, the Eagles posted an record for most kills in a four- 11-19 record in 2007, includ- game match with 26 against ing eight victories in the Rocky Colorado School of Mines. She Mountain Athletic Conference. also owns the school records In addition to nearly dou- for most hitting attempts in bling the win output from the a five-game match (78) and a previous two seasons, Chadron four-game match (68). State had two players earn Luatua set CSC’s other record RMAC All-Conference honors, this season when she recorded and five individual records were 39 digs in a match against Members of the Chadron State volleyball team listen to instructions from Head Coach Amy Spruiell before set. Northern State on Aug. 31. the Eagles’ match with Regis University on Oct. 27 in Chadron. The Eagles finished the season with an “I think we did what we Heisler finished with 370 11-19 record, their best total since 2004. Photo by Alex Helmbrecht needed to do in terms of get- kills (3.49/game), 416.5 points in hitting percentage (.143) senior setter from Alliance players, including every starter ting a better record,” said head and served 30 aces to lead the and she had 210 points and became just the 10th setter to except Weingart. coach Amy Spruiell. “Our team in each offensive category. 177 kills. go over 1,000 assists since 1984 “I don’t have a specific returners played much better Heisler’s 370 kills are the sec- Jamie O’Brien, a sophomore as she averaged 9.94 assists a number of wins, but our big and our freshmen did every- ond most for a Chadron State from Arvada, Colo., was also game for a season total of 1,083. goal next year is to get a berth thing we wanted and needed player this century. Only Kelly a major contributor. She was Weingart was the only member in the conference tournament them to do in their positions. Kraus, who had 382 successful second in blocks with 63 and of the team to play in every because we feel like we’re Everyone knows there’s still a attacks in 2003, has hit more. she scored 217 points, while game. She also had 28 service turning the corner. A lot of long ways to go, but the nice Lauren Emory also proved her hitting 168 kills. aces, 77 kills and 284 digs. what we are doing is taking thing is we got better and the value at the other outside hitter “I was surprised with how Luatua led the Eagles defen- the right steps that teams have players are willing to continue position. Emory, a sophomore well the freshmen played by sively by posting the second- to take to get to a high level working hard.” from Fort Collins, Colo., fin- the end of the season,” Spruiell best season in school history of success. I see the kids we’re Those Eagles earning con- ished with 316 kills (3.01/game) said. “We had high expecta- with 581 digs. Roxie Boehm bringing in and they’re mak- ference accolades included and she was second on the team tions for Lindsy Heisler but owns the record of 666 set in ing a difference. We’re getting defensive specialist Jennifer in points with 331.5. we weren’t quite sure where 1991. closer and the goal after that is Luatua and senior setter Jamie Middle blockers Elizabeth Bridgette would end up. Anna Jackson and Sarah to sustain that level of suc- Weingart. Luatua was named Most and Bridgette Boswell However, by the end of the Mortensen each finished with cess. So we’re already excited to the RMAC All-Conference also had solid seasons. Most, a season she exceeded our expec- over 200 digs. Jackson had for next year. We have a lot Second Team, and Weingart was junior from Ogallala, led the tations. It was also great to see 284 and Mortensen added of potential and many girls named Honorable Mention. Eagles with 65 total blocks the older girls really step up.” 214. are coming back. But I think Freshman Lindsy Heisler did and added 192 kills and 246.5 While the attackers certainly Spruiell said the expecta- what’s most exciting is that some re-writing in the history points. Boswell, a freshman paced the offense, Weingart tions are high for the Eagles everyone is working hard and books as she set four school re- from Fallon, Nev., led the team made her presence felt. The next year. They bring back 17 continuing to get better.” Stack named Chadron State College’s interim softball coach By Alex Helmbrecht Chadron State athletic direc- through the interview process, record in Rocky Mountain Stack, who also served as Sports Information Director tor Brad Smith announced in but since the job opened late Athletic Conference play. CSC’s dean of students for two After coaching baseball for August that Stack will replace it was difficult to find coaches During the fall exhibition years before returning to teach 15 years, Rob Stack is certainly former softball coach Jim who wanted to leave their season, CSC posted a 12-4-1 math in the fall of 2006, is no stranger Webb on an interim basis. programs during the exhibi- record. looking forward to the oppor- to the game. Webb resigned during the sum- tion season. We felt that Coach Stack brings a wealth of tunity. Now, mer to take a job as an assistant Stack’s background in baseball, knowledge to the position. He’s “It’s going to be exciting,” after being at Troy University. his knowledge of the game, and served as the Chadron Senior said Stack, who came to named “We’re extremely excited his ability to motivate young Legion baseball coach for Chadron State as a profes- Chadron to have Coach Stack join our student athletes was a big asset seven years, leading the Post 12 sor of mathematics in 1998. State program,” Smith said. “We for us, and we feel his conver- seniors to a third place finish at “I’m learning a lot already College’s have a strong nucleus of ladies sion from baseball to softball this year’s Class B state tourna- by talking to the pitchers we interim coming back and we wanted to will be an easy one.” ment and a 44-12 record. Stack have. Pitching will be a steep softball get the best possible coach for Chadron State finished with was also the Head Coach at the curve for me, but I’ll do the Rob Stack coach, Stack them and we feel we did that a 16-24 record during its first University of South Dakota best job I can to prepare the is eager to put his experience to by hiring Coach Stack. season since 1982 last spring. from 1994-1998 before com- team to be competitive in our use on a different field. “We had good coaches go The Eagles also owned a 12-24 ing to Chadron State. league.” Winter 2007-08, page 11 CSC men’s coach, Bargen, says program headed in right direction By Con Marshall Kyle Cotton of Torrington, After graduating the four who started 17 times and aver- leading scorers from last year’s aged 7.7 points a game. Chadron State College men’s The other lettermen are basketball team, second-year center Tyler Coffman and coach Brent Bargen has lots of guards Dameon Gant and big shoes to fill. Corey Wright, all sophomores The Eagles will be young and who are expected to be in the small, but Bargen said they are primary rotation. athletic and appear to have a At 6-7, Coffman, a native bright future. of Brighton, Colo., is the “We have a tremendous tallest of the Eagles. He con- group of student-athletes,” said tributed 5.8 points and 3.3 Bargen, who returned to his rebounds last season. Gant home state last year to coach and Wright are guards who after being an assistant a total gained valuable experience of 11 years at Kansas State while coming off the bench a and Long Beach State. “We year ago. will definitely have growing Bargen said much is ex- pains and have a lot to learn. pected from redshirt fresh- The 2007-08 Chadron State men’s basketball team sits at halfcourt in Armstrong Gymnasium. The Eagles Nevertheless, it is gratifying to man Tim McLaren, a 6-3 are looking to improve under second-year head coach Brent Bargen. (Photo by Daniel Binkard) have great kids who want to off-guard. “He can do a lot,” improve and be successful. This Bargen said. “He can dribble, McLaren averaged 20 points, The others are freshmen. “We know everybody’s going program is not where we want pass and shoot and has a great 10 rebounds and five assists his They are 6-1 Patrick Curry, to be taller than us. But so far, it to be, but it is headed in the mid-range game. While he senior year. 6-3 Andrew Gabellieri, 6-6 we’ve hustled, played good right direction.” was in high school (Lynwood The other 2007-08 Eagles Stacy McAlister and 6-3 Blake defense and been unselfish on The only seniors are point High in Compton, Calif.), he are newcomers. Marco Souza, Robinson. offense. Those are all things I guard Felipe Cecilio, a native of played with and against some a 6-3 native of Brazil, trans- A couple more promising like to see,” said Bargen, who Brazil who started 26 of the 27 of the best players in the na- ferred from Marshalltown freshmen will redshirt this will again be assisted by Tim games last year, and swingman tion.” Community College in Iowa. season. Collins. Senior golfer has fall to remember CSC rodeo team shows promise Sports Information Office While they didn’t win many The tickets are $20 each. They Chadron State College and her 155 total is two shots playing at Adams State, belt buckles or plaques during may be purchased by contacting senior Allyson Malzahn had an off the CSC record for 36 holes Malzahn had rounds of 77 and the fall season, members of the Sapp at the Human Resources outstanding fall season for the that she set at the Adams State 76 for a 153 total that broke Chadron State College rodeo Office at Chadron State. golf team. Tournament a week earlier. Halsey’s CSC record for best team showed promise that with (308-432-6224 or ssapp@csc. She won the Maverick The only other CSC golfer total over 36 holes. During a little luck they could still fin- edu). The winning ticket will be Invitational hosted by Mesa to win a tournament this the spring of 2004, Halsey ish high in the Central Rocky drawn during the CSC rodeo. State on Oct. decade was Sarah Halsey, had shot a 155 at the Mesa Mountain Region standings this CSC’s top performer dur- 9-10 by fir- who won the Fort Hays Tournament. school year. ing the fall season was Chance ing a 75 on Triangular in October 2004 Malzahn finished fourth at “A lot of the time we were Kvistad, a native of Benson, the last day and the Colorado Christian the Adams State Tourney and right on the bubble,” said Shar Minn., whose parents now to win. Tournament in April 2006. the Eagles tied for fifth and Sapp, the team’s new coach. live in the Crawford/Marsland Malzahn Three more Chadron State sixth in the team standings. “Several times we were just a area. He is sixth in the regional was tied for golfers finished in the top 20 In mid-September, Malzahn, few tenths of a second away steer wrestling standings. He second place at the Maverick Invitational. who worked at Ridgeview from doing really well. With a finished third in the event at with an 80 Senior Leslie Mueller of Country Club last summer, new coach this year, we prob- the Sheridan, Wyo., College Allyson Malzahn at the end of Martin, S.D., had rounds of 92 carded a 74 to break Halsey’s ably weren’t quite as organized rodeo with times of 6.8 and 5.8 the first day and 87 for a 179 total, Alissa 18-hole record by a stroke. as we could have been. But if seconds. He also had a 5.0 run of the tournament on Monday. Peterson of Lusk had scores The senior from Sidney did we all keep working and pull at the Lamar, Colo., College Her 155 total gave her a two- of 84 and 99 for a 183 and it the second day of the Regis together, I think we can have a rodeo and turned in a pair of shot victory over Maggie Cole Samantha Hanson of Chappell Invitiational Tourney after really good spring season.” 8.8-second marks at the Central of Mesa State, and led the shot 93 and 91 for a 184. shooting 83 the first day. Four rodeos took place in Wyoming College rodeo in Eagles to a third place finish in The Mesa Tournament Malzahn also had the low the region this fall and five are Riverton. the team standings. wrapped up the fall season score for CSC during the on tap for the spring, includ- Kvistad also is among the For her performance, she was for the Eagles. After four Grand Canyon Tournament ing the CSC rodeo that will be top 15 in bullriding at the end named the Rocky Mountain events in the RMAC, they’re in the Phoenix area in late in Crawford’s Old West Trails of the fall. Jennifer Fenster of Athletic Conference Women’s in fifth place with 16 points. September. She had rounds of arena April 11-13. Buffalo, Wyo., and Lisa Vroman Golfer of the Week. Nebraska-Kearney is fourth 80 and 83 for a 163. Mueller As a fund-raiser, Sapp and the of Buffalo, S.D., rank among Malzahn’s 75 is one shot off with 17. Western New Mexico was close behind with a pair of club members are selling tickets the top 15 in the barrel racing the school record she set Sept. leads with 27 points. 83s while Peterson shot 83 and to raffle a John Wayne centen- and breakaway roping stand- 18 at the Regis Tournament Earlier in October while 85 for a 168 total. nial saddle valued at $7,000. ings, respectively. CSC Alumni News, page 12 Homecoming queen of 1941 still going strong

By Con Marshall Chadron native who has lived starred comedians Laurel and Old homecoming queens in Lander, Wyo., for many Hardy and continuing on to the never die or even fade away, they years, served as the marshals for San Francisco Exhibition. The maintain their charm and energy the CSC homecoming parade entourage traveled by bus and in forever. down Chadron’s Main Street on several other well-used vehicles At least that’s the way it is Saturday, Sept. 29. that McKim somehow rented or with the Chadron State College Prior to homecoming, borrowed. The participants slept homecoming queen of 1941. DeLaine attended the “Survivors on army cots in large tents and She’s Helen DeLaine McCray Luncheon” at Prairie Pine Lodge ate meals prepared along the way. Roth, who lives in Gordon and in Chadron on Thursday, Sept. “Laurel and Hardy were so continually amazes those around 27. The group is made up largely nice and posed with us for her with her with her sweetness, of Chadron State students from pictures. Somebody wrote after- vim and vigor. the World War II era. wards that I was verbally offered “She’s a wonderful person who Among them are long-time a contract to be in a movie, but never seems to slow down or Chadron residents Delma that’s not true,” DeLaine said. run out of steam. Both DeLaine Gregersen, Jean Henkens and “Dr. McKim had a way of get- and her Hope Anderson. ting us in to any place he wanted husband “We all used to ride the train to go.” are delight- (Chicago and North Western) to Besides being the homecom- Don and DeLaine Roth will have been married 64 years this fall. Both are in remarkably good health. ful. They Chadron while were in college. ing queen, DeLaine was a always see We’re friends forever. We had member of the Women’s Athletic They had to wait to get mar- often called me when they the best in such fun while we were stu- Association, YWCA, Sigma Tau ried, however, because he was needed some help in classes,” everyone,” dents.” Delta (an English honorary) in ROTC at the university and she said. “I could never get said Sybil DeLaine’s father, Charles Gamma Chi Omega Sorority was obligated to attend officer enough education. I would still Berndt, McCray, was the Merriman and was the senior class vice candidate’s school as soon as take classes from Chadron State now of postmaster when she was a child, president. he graduated. They finally tied if I lived there.” Chadron but he died suddenly and her After graduating with honors the knot on Dec. 18, 1943, a Also while living in California, Helen McCray when but a mother, Orpha, was appointed as in May 1942, DeLaine taught couple of days after he received DeLaine, who wears neither she was the “gridiron long-time the replacement. one year in a rural school south his commission at Fort Sill in glasses nor a hearing aid, took queen” at Chadron State in 1941. Gordon- “There were six of us kids, but of Merriman and was the second Oklahoma. up dancing. “If you haven’t met area because of my mother’s govern- grade teacher in Valentine for Following the war, Don was a belly dancer, you have now, resident and friend of the Roths ment job we did all right. After a year. Members of the latter the herdsman nine years for although I’m supposed to say I for many years. I was the valedictorian of my class said they “looked for their George Heinz, who owned a was an ethnic dancer,” she said Known as Helen McCray class, I received a scholarship to favorite teacher” for 49 years registered Hereford operation with a mischievous grin. “There while growing up in Merriman attend Chadron State. We had before finding her in Gordon in located on the famed Pratt and were from three to five of us and while attending Chadron such good teachers and we never the 1990s and holding a reunion Ferris Ranch at Henry, Neb. who danced at schools, colleges, State, she explains that after she had any fear that something bad in which she was the guest of In the mid-1950s, the family fairs, rest homes and wherever was married to her husband, might happen to us.” honor. moved to California, where he we were invited. Don, nearly 64 years ago there Among the teachers she re- During the summer of 1942, initially was a fieldman for the “We did Tahitian, hula and were several other Helen Roths members best are Garnet Larsen DeLaine met her future husband American Hereford Journal and gypsy dancing. It was always in where they lived so she began us- in English, Ross Armstrong in Merriman. Don Roth grew up then fed cattle for several well- good taste and appropriate for ing her middle name, DeLaine. and Adelaide Miller in physi- on a ranch in Hayes County and heeled Hereford ranches. During any age group. It was fun and It doesn’t matter whether you cal education, Ethel Delzell in started working on ranches in their final 18 years in California, good exercise. I also modeled call her Helen or DeLaine, she’s home economics and V. Calvon the Merriman area in the sum- he was a brand inspector. western wear and swim wear.” one of a kind, full of stories and McKim in geography. Her mers while he was attending the “The day after I retired we After the Roths moved to compliments for everyone who major was education, she earned Nebraska School of Agriculture, moved back to this area,” Gordon, she took karate les- is mentioned. “I remember all minors in both English and ge- a high school at Curtis. He said Don. The couple has sons from George Colella and those nice people,” or “She’s such ography, and served as McKim’s was initially employed by Eva lived in Gordon since 1984. earned a third degree belt. “I a nice person,” DeLaine stated secretary a couple of years. Her Bowring, who was appointed Their daughter, Rita, lives in was his oldest student, but with nearly every other breath salary was $17 a month, she by President Eisenhower to California and their son, David, everybody was nice to me and I during the interview. If she’s al- recalls. serve in the U.S. Senate in 1954 owns a ranch north of Merriman had a fantastic time,” she said. ways been that way, it’s no won- Her duties included correct- following the death of Dwight that joins the Bowring Ranch “I’m retired as a dancer now. der she was crowned what was ing papers and helping McKim Griswold. that is now a state historical My body won’t go like it used then called “the gridiron queen” organize the geography tours When he met DeLaine, he park. The Roths have five grand- to, even though I don’t like to her senior year at Chadron State. of the United States that he was working on Ed Belsky’s children. admit it.” “I decided a long time ago, I directed each summer during the Pioneer Hereford Ranch west of True to her nature, DeLaine DeLaine remains active might as well have a good time late 1930s and early ‘40s. Merriman during the summer remained active while the couple in their church, Daughters in life, and I do,” she said with a She was among the ap- prior to his senior year at the lived in California. She took of American Revolution, grin. “There are so many things proximately 40 students who University of Nebraska. several college courses, did vol- Eastern Star and the Social I like to do. I have had a great participated in the 1939 trip to “We were pinned in two weeks unteer work and was what she Improvement Club in Gordon. life.” California. Highlights in- and I ask her to marry me six calls “a crisis teacher” in special Don raises a garden, does much DeLaine and the homecom- cluded going “on location” in weeks after we met,” Don said education. of the cooking and plays pitch ing queen of 1947—60 years Hollywood during the filming with a grin. “Things went pretty “I never had any discipline with a group of men, including ago—Leora Zeman Kennedy, a of “The Flying Deuces” that fast after we got started.” problems when I taught. They one who is 97. Winter 2007-08, page 13 Campus Cattle ranching exhibit opens in Heritage Center By Justin Haag Chadron State College is 100 saddles and 5,000 sets of home to a new permanent gal- spurs in here, because we obvi- lery of exhibits dedicated to the ously don’t have the room,” said development of the Northern Ron Hunter of Hay Springs, a Plains beef industry. member of the committee over- About 50 supporters gathered seeing the gallery’s development. the afternoon of Nov. 2 at the “It’s both a curse and a blessing. lower level of the Mari Sandoz It’s a blessing because what we High Plains Heritage Center put in here has to be quality.” to witness the opening of the Members of the committee Virginia Coffee and Barb Marcy stand near one of the exhibits of the C.F. Coffee Gallery while speaking with C.F. Coffee Gallery, the build- say future exhibits are expected Jim Sheaffer of Chadron during the opening ceremony. ing’s new feature named for a to include information about a prominent northwest Nebraska wide range of topics related to already include up to a dozen was unable to attend, 95-year- really up to us to preserve the rancher and banker who was key the industry, including markets, interviews with prominent land- old Billie Snyder Thornburg of heritage of this beautiful region in founding the college. brands, family stories, transpor- owners on the High Plains that North Platte. and all the various people who Although the new gallery by tation and the role of women were recorded by area ranchers Dr. Lois Veath, CSC vice came here,” she said. “This fa- itself is not the largest museum in in ranching. It is also expected Barb and Charles Marcy, one president for academic affairs, cility is very important in con- the region, supporters say its value to feature classroom activities of two area ranch couples who said the college has a commit- necting with not only towns- will far exceed its square footage. for children and other learning made instrumental monetary ment to preserving High Plains people, but with constituents Displays include writings, materials for teachers to use. contributions to the gallery. history, and that the Coffee across the region,” she said. photographs and interpretive Supporters say a great Other primary contributors Gallery will be significant in During the opening ceremo- maps that detail the develop- strength of the new facility will were Bill and Virginia Coffee of meeting that goal. She said the ny, Hunter and Veath thanked ment of the beef industry. be the archived information that Harrison and the First National gallery will play a prominent more than a dozen other people About two dozen loaned arti- isn’t directly visible in the main Bank of Chadron. Bill Coffee role in CSC’s future offerings and organizations responsible facts are on display, including a gallery space. College employees and Charles Marcy have died, that relate to the region’s his- for the gallery’s funding and saddle and boots from the J.S. have been working to format but their widows are still active tory. development. Collins Saddle Co. projected to the information so it’s easily ac- in the gallery’s development. “We are the only four-year “People have been very gener- be more than 100 years old. cessible by researchers. Friday’s event was filmed for institution in a 350-mile radius ous with the family archives “You’re not ever going to find For instance, the archives another major contributor who in our service region, and it’s and artifacts,” Hunter said. Tragedy averted as October lockdown disrupts campus life By Justin Haag Life at Chadron State Because of the disruption, she said. “We really appreci- “We may have used an its procedures following the College was dealt a 12-hour CSC canceled both its day and ate the help of everyone who abundance of caution in this mass shooting at Virginia disruption in October while night classes on campus and worked to keep them safe.” situation, but the first thing Tech. the campus was locked down at its distance learning sites Dr. Randy Rhine, CSC vice you think about is the safety of “If we were a university with for the community-wide search throughout western Nebraska. president for enrollment man- the students,” Rhine said. 35,000 students, it would have of five armed robbery suspects. Joining CSC in closing were agement and student services, Dawes County Sheriff Karl been much more difficult to get CSC reopened its campus the city schools and a lengthy said the college began the lock- Dailey commended the stu- the word out,” she said. “This shortly after noon Thursday, list of agencies and businesses. down shortly after midnight dents for their patience during was a good test for us, and I Oct. 11, after a successful When speaking to media that at the suggestion of Chadron the lockdown. believe things went extremely manhunt that involved about day, CSC President Dr. Janie Police Chief Tim Lordino. “They were just terrific,” he well.” 50 officers from at least 10 Park expressed gratitude to law Park said it seemed that said. “Any gibes they gave us Rhine said the lockdown law enforcement agencies. The enforcement agencies and oth- Lordino and the other agencies were purely in fun. They did wouldn’t have been possible pursuit followed the previous ers who assisted with the effort. “did everything just right.” just what we asked them to without the work of CSC’s night’s casino robbery near the It is believed to be the first time During the lockdown, do.” housing staff and other college Nebraska-South Dakota border the entire campus, with its five CSC employees and students Park said Chadron State’s employees. The CSC commu- 20 miles northwest of Chadron. residence halls and apartment were allowed in and out of size made the lockdown much nity was told of the lockdown The five suspects, who are from unit complex, has been locked residences and office buildings more manageable than it by use of phones, Internet, Montana and range in age from down. only with security escort. Law would have been at a larger door-to-door visits and regional 16-21, were arrested late that “There were about 800 enforcement searched build- institution. She also said CSC, media reports. morning on the west-central people on our campus last ings on campus after students like other colleges and univer- “We were in good shape in side of Chadron. No injuries night, and 800 people are a lot reported seeing the suspects sities, has a heightened sense a short period of time,” Rhine were reported. of people to be worried about,” outside residence halls. of security after re-evaluating said. CSC Alumni News, page 14 Chadron Elks Lodge donates $90,000 as post disbands By Justin Haag tate for that purpose years ago. Despite the disbanding of When Elks Club members one of Chadron’s most trea- were discussing what to do with sured fraternal organizations, the money from its coffers upon the community and surround- disbanding, member Gil Nitsch ing region will continue to of Chadron suggested a dona- benefit from its existence. tion to Chadron State College. Officers of Chadron’s Elks The funds were given to CSC Lodge No. 1399 on Oct. 24 in two checks, one of $60,000, presented $90,000 to the and another of $30,000. Chadron State Foundation. Earnings generated from the The money will be placed into larger account will be awarded two endowments designed to to CSC students through- produce scholarship earnings out western Nebraska, South Elks members Lawrence Olson, Gil Nitsch, Jim Claussen and Von Bartlett present checks of $60,000 and for an infinite number of years. Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado $30,000 to Chadron State College. Receiving the funds are CSC President Janie Park and Connie Rasmussen, Despite what had become a and Kansas. The second en- director of the CS Foundation. small membership, the lodge dowment will provide scholar- “I really dislike the idea of Connie Rasmussen, Chadron its peak of 1,500-2,000 in the had considerable reserves ac- ships for students with disabili- losing an organization that State Foundation executive di- early 1970s to 147 as of April cumulated from the sale of ties from those places. has done so much good for rector, said that after the funds this year. The decline prompted its large brick building at 247 “The money was generated Chadron and the surround- have been invested for a year, the organization to pursue a Bordeaux Street and within its locally, so we wanted it to stay ing region through the years,” they are expected to generate merger with Scottsbluff’s Lodge Elks Crippled Children’s Fund. in the community and con- Park said. “These funds, about $3,600 annually for stu- No. 1367. He noted that a Credit for the large size of the tinue helping the region,” said however, will continue to dent assistance. That number change in the social climate Crippled Children’s Fund goes lodge member Lawrence Olson do an immeasurable amount is projected to increase as time has resulted in a similar fate to the late Hugh Miller of of Chadron. of good for Chadron State goes on, she said. for fraternal organizations Oelrichs, S.D., and his family, CSC President Dr. Janie Park College and the region it Olson said the lodge’s throughout Nebraska and the who left $27,000 from his es- said the money will do just that. serves.” membership had fallen from United States. Sparks Hall gets new life with offices for administration Heritage Center By Justin Haag Chadron State College now has offices for the central “I’m always pleased to see The colors were presented celebrates celebrated the rebirth of its administration and its support that we maintain some of by members of the Knights anniversary second oldest building, Sparks staff, Human Resources, and the things we have and that of Columbus, who like the Hall, during a grand opening the Alumni and Foundation. we appreciate their historical Freemasons wore full regalia. The Mari Sandoz High Plains ceremony this fall. The latter offices are located in significance when we work The ceremony concluded with Heritage Center at Chadron Chadron State President Dr. the 4,700 square-foot addition to restore them,” Bieganski a ribbon cutting sponsored by State College celebrated the Janie Park said maintaining to the south of original struc- said. the Chadron/Dawes County fifth anniversary of its opening the building’s historical “look, ture, which also has restrooms At the heart of Chadron Area Chamber of Commerce in November. feel and character” were para- and an elevator. With the new State’s campus, Sparks Hall and tours of the building fol- The celebration featured two mount throughout the project, space, the building has 17,218 has had several uses since its lowed. events with American Indian beginning with initial discus- total square feet. original construction. It has During a speech about the themes. They were a presenta- sion and lasting throughout In order to meet today’s been women’s dormitory, college’s 10 presidents earlier tion by Dr. William Bauer, construction. environmental, functional and cafeteria and housing for this fall, CSC Information University of Wyoming history “If you look around this safety standards, the interior of faculty and students. Services Officer Con Marshall professor, and the college’s an- building, the new part of the the existing building was com- About 100 people gath- told about a letter from Joseph nual Pow Wow. Visitors to the construction fits in with the pletely demolished except for a ered Sept. 30 for the grand Sparks, the building’s name- center also observed “Between old part very well,” she said. few load bearing elements and opening ceremony that was sake and the institution’s first Fences,” a Smithsonian travel- “You have a hard time dis- the central staircase. staged on the building’s president, to the college’s ing exhibit, and participated in tinguishing the new from the Gary Bieganski of Chadron, new concrete patio at its governing board shortly after family activities at the build- old.” a member of the Nebraska south entrance. Most of the the building was constructed. ing’s new C.F. Coffee Gallery, The Nebraska Legislature State College System Board 45-minute ceremony was A comment about the college’s a permanent exhibit about the appropriated funds for the of Trustees, said he also was the cornerstone laying by then new facility to house 50 region’s cattle industry. $2.6 million project in 2005 pleased to see the historical the Freemasons. More than women drew laughter from The Heritage Center was and construction began in aspects of the building main- 30 members of the Grand the audience. dedicated in September 2002 to May 2006. tained, and that he subscribes Lodge of Nebraska, most of Marshall quoted Sparks’ honor the heritage and history The building, which was to the board’s philosophy of who are from the eastern part letter: “It gives (the female of the High Plains and Sandoz’ originally constructed just preserving buildings when of the state, were present at students) a pleasant home at legacy. Sarah Polak, the center’s three years after the college’s possible. Bieganski, a retired the ceremony. Behind the much less expense than was director, and other employees founding in 1914, is now free- hospital administrator, said new cornerstone will reside possible before the construc- work toward the center’s goal ing up space for new class- Sparks Hall has sentimental a metal box full of materials tion, and, most importantly through the acquisition, preser- rooms in the Administration value to him as he frequented about present-day Chadron of all, the young women are vation, display and interpreta- Building, which also is under- it often when he was a student State, perhaps be viewed by a under the direct control of the tion of historical items from the going renovation. Sparks Hall at Chadron State. future generation. college.” surrounding region. Winter 2007-08, page 15 Ukraine relationship leads to performances Because of a relationship co-hosted the group with CSC. director, escorted the group on between Chadron State College Kolos also performed in its 1,900-mile bus tour of the and a Ukraine university, a churches and schools in Fargo, Great Plains. group of cultural performers N.D., Omaha, Columbus, More than a dozen members from eastern Europe put on Aurora, Sidney, Scottsbluff, of the Chadron State faculty and shows at CSC and eight other North Platte and Chadron. administration traveled to Kiev, locations throughout the Great Loree MacNeill, CSC direc- which is about 5,600 miles from Plains during a one-week pe- tor of cultural programs and Chadron, in May 2007 to form riod in October. college relations, said the Kolos relations with NAUU. The visit Kolos, which consists of 20 tour provided a welcomed cul- resulted in a signed memoran- singers and dancers from the tural opportunity to audiences dum of collaboration between National Agriculture Academy and created goodwill for CSC the two institutions. of Ukraine at Kiev, performed at each performance location. While in the United States, at Dickinson State University CSC Dean Gary White, the group visited a number of of North Dakota and Mid- who spearheaded CSC’s rela- tourist attractions and became Roger MacNeill, retired Chadron State College choral director, served as an honorary conductor for one of Kolos’ songs when the group wrapped Plains Community College at tions with NAUU, and Roger acquainted with host families up its 1,700 mile tour of the Great Plains in Chadron on Oct. 20. North Platte. Dickinson State MacNeill, retired CSC choral in the communities. Effort has new pines growing on C Hill Chadron’s landmark C Hill The effort has been led by Scouts for their hard work on became a step closer to the college horticulturist Lucinda the project this fall, and the pine-studded scene of yester- Mays. Following orientation, CSC students for participating year this fall when Chadron she worked with four juniors in the effort that day. State College’s incoming from Chadron High School to “I was quite pleased with students and Girl Scouts were plant about 125 more seedlings how many showed up,” Mays given the task of planting trees this fall. said. “It was a voluntary activ- on the fire-ravaged landscape Andrea Franklin, Alaina ity, so it was nice to see so south of campus. Jackson, Trina Kuhnel and many students take an interest In all, about 150 ponderosa Joslyn Young began making in it.” pine seedlings were planted. To preparations for the C Hill Before trekking up the hill The stone marker stands south of campus as a reminder of the 2006 get things started, about 100 plantings as part of their Gold on the near 100-degree day, wildfires. students who were taking part Award project during the each student was given a bottle in CSC’s orientation activities summer. In addition to the of water. Mays told the stu- Aug. 18 planted more than plantings, they assisted with dents to drink three-fourths Marker dedicated one year after fire two dozen trees in just over the installation of a water line of the bottle, but to give the A large inscribed rock was This marker is dedicated to the an hour. It was the hill’s first that irrigates each tree and remainder to the tree they were dedicated just below C Hill firefighters and volunteers from planting since the wildfires of constructed cages to protect the planting. on the Chadron State College seven states and the people of 2006 that threatened the CSC seedlings from hungry deer. A small metal plaque, which campus in late July to serve as the communities that fought campus and the rest of the city. Mays commended the Girl signifies the “class of 2011’s” a reminder of the wildfires that the fires. Three homes were role in the planting, has been were burning out of control in destroyed. No lives were lost. permanently placed near the Dawes and Sioux counties a The Spotted Tail fired burned trees. year prior. to this point.” Before starting the project, The rock bears just 50 words, The marker was purchased by Mays explained the damage but its message will undoubt- KCSR Radio from proceeds of caused by the wildfires of 2006 edly help area residents who the sale of a DVD that the station and how close the campus visit it via the Heritage Trail made of scenes from the fire. came to destruction. She also south of CSC to recall one of During the brief ceremony, told of the efforts to restore the the most frightening periods KCSR announcer J.J. Archer trees. in the history of northwest said the fires affected almost “What you’re doing today is Nebraska. Flames fanned by all of the people in the area, so creating a legacy for the com- strong winds sped through the it is appropriate that the event munity and yourselves,” Mays pine-covered hills in the two is remembered with a large said to the group. “It doesn’t counties, causing widespread memento. take very long for you to do it, destruction. “It is our hope that this stone but it has a long-term impact.” The inscription on the rock will stand for a long time as a Amanda Nipp, who coordi- that is estimated to weigh a tactile reminder of what hap- nated the orientation, said the ton and was obtained through pened last year. To remind us idea for the tree planting came Landmarks Stone in Hot to not take our community from CSC President Janie Park, Springs says: for granted. But also to teach Chadron State College students place an emitter in the water line on who was not only interested “July 26-August 3, 2006 others who pass this way for C Hill before planting a ponderosa pine tree. The students are Mallory in ways to recover the hillside, “Wildfires caused by light- years to come a small bit of his- Wasserburger, Garrette Naillon, Bryan Rezin, Jessica Cervantes and but thought it would help CSC ning burned 68,000 acres in tory about the people who live Kaitlin Parker. students bond. Dawes and Sioux counties. here,” Archer said. CSC Alumni News, page 16 Coffee Gallery gets $50,000 gift Gathering from colorful North Platte woman explores By Con Marshall A $50,000 gift from a North ties after undergoing surgery Billie was introduced to the ‘the cowboy Platte woman who wants the for an aneurysm of the aorta, Coffee Gallery about four years history of ranching the way but is extremely sharp mentally. ago when the Friends of the way’ she lived it as a youth to be Billie added that she has Library in Chadron hosted her Chadron State College got preserved will give the Coffee always admired Mari Sandoz’s at a book signing for “Bertie down to its Western roots in Gallery in the Mari Sandoz work. “She wrote some great and Me.” While she was in early November. High Plains Heritage Center at books and made the rest of us town, Tammi McCance Littrel, In addition to the opening Chadron State College a major want to be writers. She was the Coffee Gallery’s research of C.F. Coffee Gallery, about boost, gallery supporters say. really smart. I’m not nearly historian, showed her the facil- two dozen poets and perform- The contribution was made that smart, but I’ve been able ity and told her of the plans. ers hashed out the “cowboy by Billie Snyder Thornburg, an to write a little. It’s fun to write Billie’s mother and Tammi’s way” through rhyming verse author, publisher and friend about things that have hap- father, the late Charley during Chadron State’s annual Billie Thornburg, at right, is shown of anyone who grew up on a pened to you.” McCance, were cousins. with her sister Bertie Elfeldt in Cowboy Poetry Gathering ranch and learned the western Billie has written four books Littrel and Ken Korte, the in- this photo from the book Billie in Memorial Hall on Friday way of life. and has another one in the terpretive planner for the gallery, wrote in 2002, “Bertie and Me: night and all day Saturday, “I saw the gallery when it was works. The first three, she said, said they expect to use Billie’s Kids on a Ranch.” Nov. 2-3. just getting started a few years told about “being a country kid donation to build a display on Besides the $50,000 gift, During the event, at- ago, liked what it is about and and going to school” while the the contribution of women Billie also gave the gallery a tendees were treated to the want to do my part in help- fourth discusses some of the to ranching and an interactive “brand quilt” that was made Western Art Show and Sale, ing preserve the way of life it “behind the scenes” happen- exhibit that will take an in-depth in 1927 by Grace Snyder and which features 16 artists portrays,” said Billie, who is 95 ings in North Platte in the late look at the trails which brought other members of an extension from Nebraska and South and has a few physical infirmi- 1920s and early ‘30s. cattle to the region. club in the Sandhills. Dakota. Retired administrators back in school for Chadron State College By Justin Haag by helping us train teachers of Douglas, Wyo., and Ed fuel and travel. Until now, can reduce our personal travel A new program at Chadron using their expertise,” he said. Jolovich of Torrington, Wyo. CSC has relied on members of to these distant sites by at least State College has former “These former administrators Twiford, 64, was an admin- its education faculty to make 50 percent.” principals and superintendents are people who are already istrator in Douglas schools for journeys to schools to check King expects the CSC pres- traversing school hallways living within those commu- 22 years and retired in July. up on each teacher intern at ence in schools to grow as once again. nities and in some cases are She said she appreciates the least five times per semester. the administrator-supervisors Beginning this fall, CSC retired from the local school opportunity to put her years With CSC’s large geographic return to their local schools began working more closely district, so they can develop of experience to use, and finds territory, King said it hasn’t each year and gain famil- with retired school administra- or continue a relationship the position to be a great way been easy. iarity. In turn, he says the tors to build stronger relation- with the faculty and current to “transition from the work “For us to supervise a faculty of the CSc Education ships with schools and help administration. It’s going to force.” teacher in Ogallala, which is in Department will more regu- supervise the many teacher be the same face that shows “I have found it to be a very our service region, we’ve had larly receive program feedback interns that populate elemen- up at the school each time rewarding experience,” she to get up and leave by 5 a.m., from schools. tary, middle, and high schools wearing a Chadron State said. “The thing that impresses travel 3½ hours, spend two Another group is scheduled in Nebraska, Wyoming and name badge.” me most is the quality of the hours there, then we’d maybe to train in January, and the South Dakota each semes- The first cohort group of program. It’s well thought out try to see another student department will continue in- ter. Dr. Don King, chair- teacher intern supervisors at- and doesn’t just leave student teacher along the way. On a ducting new supervisors to the man of the CSC Education tended an orientation session teachers at the site with no day like that, we don’t get back program until CSC’s expan- Department, said the program at CSC in August. While on support.” until 6 or 7 at night,” he said. sive geographic service region is off to a great start and is ex- campus, the six “trainees” had While Twiford’s employ- “Maybe there are better uses of is covered. The department pected to become increasingly a barbecue lunch, attended ment at Chadron State is new, our time and taxpayer money. solicits suggestions from the successful. a department meeting and she said the quality of CSC’s With help from our new schools when finding supervi- King, who proposed the participated in a three-hour teacher education program is supervisor cohort group, we sor candidates. change after learning of a simi- training session. From their not. lar program during a confer- time as a school administrator, “When I had student teach- ence last winter, said the new those hired to the program ers as a principal, I was always arrangement has benefits for have already conveniently very impressed with the stu- Spring Alumni Gatherings each party involved. One of been trained in what it means dents we got from Chadron. Save the Dates! the greatest attributes, he said, to observe quality instruction. They’re very well prepared is continuity. “In most cases, they know and it shows that they’ve been Arizona - March 1-2 “This program provides what to look for,” King said. through a quality program,” retired administrators with Members of the inaugural she said. Southern California - April 4-6 a continuing foothold in group are Charollene Coates King said another notable their profession, and they’re of Rapid City, Virginia benefit to the new program is Watch your mail or check the web: obviously doing something of Lester of Tryon, Roger Wess found in the budget, especially www.csc.edu/alumni/events merit and value to our society of Chadron, Jenne Twiford considering the rising cost of Winter 2007-08, page 17 Four families with three generations of history Four families with three gen- Ellen and her husband, Robert the Lincoln General Hospital erations of history at Chadron Phagan, each graduated from School of Nursing, later en- State College were given CSC’s CSC in 1972 after having met rolled as a non-traditional stu- Family Tree Award during a in the college’s marriage and dent in CSC’s nursing program. brunch Saturday, Oct. 27. family class. They live in Gillette, She earned a bachelor’s degree The Family Tree Awards Wyo., where Ellen serves as a in 1974. Bruce also served as have been presented to quali- bookkeeper for a construction CSC’s director of extension and fying families since 1996. company and Robert is a safety placement and dean of graduate Information about each of this training manager at a coal mine. studies, and taught a variety of The Bruce and Elva Bartels family received the Family Tree Award during year’s recipients follows. Each of the Leichts’ three courses during his 30 years of Family Day. Bruce was on the faculty or was an administrator at CSC Arthur and Dorothy Adams children attended CSC. employment. The couple has for 30 years. In 1974, Elva received a bachelor’s degree from CSC. All four of their children also attended the college. In front, from left, are Family Daughters Maya and Nora lived in Albion since Bruce’s Tom Bartels of Lingle, Wyo.; Bruce and Elva and their daughter Lisa Arthur Adams, a native graduated in 1991 and 1999, retirement from CSC in 1992. Carder, all of Albion; and Greg Bartels of Omaha. Another daughter, Susan, lives in Arizona. In the back are Greg’s daughter Meghan of of Arnold, graduated from respectively, and have since ob- Each of the Bartels’ three chil- Omaha; Andrea Carder, who attended CSC and is a pharmacy student Chadron State in 1943 before tained higher degrees. Maya is dren -- Greg, Lisa, Susan and in Omaha; Tom’s wife, Priscilla, a CSC grad; Greg’s wife, Kathy; and Paul and Dorann Bartels of Kearney, both CSC graduates. Paul is earning a meteorology degree now a pharmacist at Tuscaloosa, Tom -- attended CSC. Bruce’s nephew. Dorann (Holzberger) is a native of Gordon. at the University of California- Ala., and Nora, who holds a Greg graduated with hon- Los Angeles and a degree from master’s degree in physics, is ors in 1980 after having been company in Kearney. Dorann Peggy attended one year Harvard Business School. He living in Alliance. Son Brandon president of the Student Senate has been the senior services before seeking a degree in served in the Army Air Corps attended between 1998 and and serving as CSC’s Nebraska coordinator at Good Samaritan chemistry and bacteriology at during World War II. During 2001 before relocating to obtain State College System Board of Hospital for 19 years. the University of Nebraska- his service, he was stationed in a culinary arts education. He is Trustees student representative. Lee and Elbe Hallsted Family Lincoln. She and her husband, the Aleutian Islands as a control a chef at a five-star restaurant in He went on to graduate from This family has a longstanding Dr. George Horner, live near tower operator and meteo- Dallas Texas. the the University of Nebraska tradition of higher education, Shawnee, Wyo. Their daughter rologist. Following the war, he The Phagans’ daughters, College of Law and is now a as five generations have received Susan took a chemistry course taught biology at Broken Bow Kimberly and Laura, graduated in corporate lawyer in Omaha. He college education. Its associa- at CSC. High School and owned a con- 1999 and 2005 after being active was awarded CSC’s Outstanding tion with CSC began in 1912 Doris attended CSC in struction business. in CSC’s journalism program. Young Alumni Award in 1992. when Elbe Sheffner began taking 1936-38 before transferring to Arthur and his wife, Dorothy, They are living in Gillette where Lisa, and husband Jerry Carder, courses each year for five years earn a degree in business educa- had two daughters, Karen and Kimberly is editor of Adoption were CSC honor graduates in to obtain teaching certification. tion and history. She met her Ellen, who each attended CSC. Today magazine and Laura is a 1980. Jerry earned academic All- With the education, she taught future husband, Vern Rawalt, in Karen graduated with an self-employed photographer. American recognition while play- at four rural schools near Hay Lincoln. English education degree Bruce and Elva Bartels ing tight end on the 1978 Boot Springs and one in Wyoming. After Vern was honorably in 1969, and her husband, Family Hill Bowl football team. Jerry In 1917, she married Lee discharged from the military, Raymond Leicht, earned a biol- Bruce Bartels joined the CSC farms near Albion and Lisa has Hallsted, who worked as a gro- the two moved to Lewellen then ogy degree in 1968. They both faculty in 1962 as the director been a high school teacher for 25 cer and grain elevator operator Chadron. Their two children, went on to earn doctorates and of student teaching, and his years. She earned a Peter Kiewit in northwest Nebraska. Their Jeanne and Ron, both attended are living in Boise, Idaho. wife, Elva, a 1954 graduate of teaching award in 2002. two daughters, Doris and Peggy, CSC after graduating from Susan attended summer attended CSC. Chadron High School. classes at CSC in 1980 and later continued on page 18 graduated from Kearney State College’s nursing program and UNL’s College of Law. She lives in Phoenix. Tom has been a railroad engineer since graduating in 1989 and lives in Lingle, Wyo. His wife, Priscilla, graduated magna cum laude from CSC in 2003 and is now a kindergarten teacher in Torrington. Lisa and Jerry’s daughter Andrea Carder participated in the Rural Health Opportunities The Adams-Phagan-Leicht family was certainly deserving of the Program at CSC in 2004-2006. Chadron State College Family Tree Award. Arthur Adams graduated She is a second-year student from CSC in 1943 and his wife Dorothy attended CSC. The Adamses’ daughters, Ellen Phagen and Karen Leicht, and their spouses are at the University of Nebraska’s The Hallsted-Rawalt family could have received the Chadron State CSC graduates. Each couple also has two daughters who attended College of Pharmacy. College Family Tree Award about 35 years ago, but it was presented the college. In front, from left, are Kim Phagan Hansel and daughter this fall. In front are Peggy and George Horner of Shawnee, Wyo., Brianna of Gillette, Wyo.; Arthur and Dorothy, who live in Douglas, Bruce and Elva’s niece and and Doris Rawalt of Chadron. Doris is holding a photo of the women’s Wyo.; and Jay Drager and daughter Samara of Alliance. In the second nephew, Paul and Dorann mother, Elbe Sheffner Hallsted, a Hay Springs native who began row are Robert and Ellen Phagan of Gillette, Karen Adams Leicht of attending CSC in 1912, the second year the college was open. Elbe Boise, Idaho, and grandson Vincent Drager. In the back are Ray Leicht (Holzberger) Bartels graduated married Lee Hallsted, a long-time Chadron and Crawford businessman. of Boise; Laura Phagan of Gillette; Brandon Leicht, Ray and Karen’s from CSC with honors in 1974. In the back are Doris’ children, Ron Rawalt of North Platte, a CSC son who attended CSC and now lives in Dallas; and Nora Leicht Drager graduate, and Jeanne Rawalt Smith of Rochester, Minn., who attended of Alliance. The Leichts’ other daughter, Dr. Maya Leicht Garrett of Paul is a certified public accoun- CSC. Dr. Horner’s mother, Abbie Lambley, a native of Ainsworth, also Tuscaloosa, Ala., was not present. tant and partner of an insurance attended CSC one summer in its early years. CSC Alumni News, page 18 Family Tree______(continued from previous page) Jeanne attended two years While at CSC, Les played beginning in 1966 and later forward and center on the Class Notes earned a zoology degree from Eagles’ basketball team, UNL. In 2005, she retired after coached by Ross Armstrong. 50’s after staying at home with Amy (Petersen) Campion her two boys. She lives in ’03 works for the Boulder 20 years as a prisons’ hospital ad- After earning a bachelor’s Jay ‘53 and Betty Cox ’53 Crook, Colo., with her hus- Dinner Theatre as a scenic ministrator for the Department degree in 1949, he took a celebrated their 50th wed- band Gerald. design/scenic artist. She of Justice in Minnesota. She job teaching social sciences ding anniversary Aug. 18, Tim Alvarez MA ’93 is resides in Longmont, Colo., 2007. They reside in Las with her husband Jeremy and her husband Thomas Smith at Mitchell High School. the assistant vice chancel- Vegas, Nev. lor of student affairs at the ‘01. reside in Rochester. After six years, the monetary 60’s University of Nebraska- Ted Gans att ’04 was Ron graduated from CSC advantages of selling insur- Lincoln. He resides in recently employed by the in 1971 with a major in earth ance drew him away from Lambert ‘Rusty’ Belina Seward with his family. Nebraska State Patrol. He science and went on to have a the classroom. At age 83, he ’64, Hay Springs will have Jim Robart ’94 has lives in McCook. run 44 marathons in 40 taken a new position with successful career with the FBI. continues to serve as an insur- states and Washington, D.C. Conestoga-Rovers and His accomplishments have ance agent in Scottsbluff and by the end of 2007. Associates as a geologist Marriages earned him CSC’s Distinguished Gering on a semi-retired basis 70’s working in the McCook/ Alumni Award. His wife Debby and is a member of the Purple North Platte area. He and 80’s Steven Schwartz ’73, his wife Carrie att ’93 live (Bowman) also attended CSC for Passion group that reunites at Gail Lipshutz ’80 and retired after teaching for 33 in McCook. Randy Schaefer were mar- two years before Ron’s career ad- CSC each fall. Thelma died in years in the Pierce Public Wendy Koza ’97 recently ried Sept. 30, 2006. They vancement prompted the two to 1989. Schools. He and his wife authored an early child- reside in Lancaster, Wis. Patricia reside in Pierce. hood education textbook, relocate. He retired in September The Jones’ daughter, Roxann, 90’s 2006 after 34 years of service. earned a teaching degree from Debra Tschosik ’77 re- “Managing an Effective Early ceived the 2006 Chamber Childhood Classroom.” She Clifton Matson ’95 and Doris was a founding mem- CSC in 1976, and now in- of Commerce Teacher of the is working as assistant di- Jennifer Orsborn were mar- ber of the Chadron State structs language arts at Gering Year Award. She is a first- rector and prekindergarten ried June 16, 2007. They grade and special educa- teacher in San Diego, where reside in Lincoln. Foundation, and Jeanne was High School. Her husband, tion teacher at Solheim she lives with her husband recently named a foundation Mike Thompson, earned bache- Elementary and resides in Russ ’96 and two children. Jessica Johns ‘att ’98 and Matthew Fisher were trustee in 2006. lor’s degrees from CSC in 1976 Bismarck, N.D., with her Laura (Van Westen) husband Kevin. married July 7, 2007. They Lester and Thelma Jones and 1978, and was a baseball Steele ’97 has earned a reside in Chadron. Family player for the Eagles. Like his 80’s Ed.D. in adult and high- er education from the 00’s A native of Torrington, Wyo., father-in-law, he sells insurance Kami Brandt ’83, started University of South Dakota. Andrea Demasi ’01 and Les Jones came to CSC in 1946 in Scottsbluff-Gering. K & K Pet Care and Rescue Jennifer Murdock BS ’98, after serving in the Naval Air The Thompsons’ son, Tyler, is five years ago. She and Meade Dominick were mar- MS ’00, was selected to ried Oct. 5, 2006. They friends are helping place give the commencement Corps during World War II. a senior at Chadron State study- abandoned or unwanted reside in Cody, Wyo., where address at the spring 2007 Andrea is employed by the After arriving at CSC, he met ing to be an English teacher. dogs in new homes. She University of Wyoming his future wife, Thelma, who He serves as CSC’s student resides in Brady with her National Park Service at College of Education cer- Yellowstone National Park. was employed at the college as representative on the Nebraska husband John. emonies. She has accepted Glenn Hildreth’s secretary. They State College System Board Sharon Dietz ’86 retired a position as an assistant Kathy Brumbaugh ’02 from the Golden Valley professor in the Department and Steve Lutter were mar- were married in 1947, and had of Trustees and is involved in news as their editor in of Applied Psychology and ried Sept. 6, 2006. They two children. numerous campus activities. Beach, N.D. Counselor Education at reside in Parker, S.D., where the University of Northern Kathy is employed with the Steve McClain ’87 Colorado in Greeley. South Dakota Department has joined the Colorado of Revenue. University basketball coach- 00’s ing staff after coaching at Melissa Huls ’02 and the University of Wyoming, Heather (Marklein) Rama Matthew Smith were mar- where he was a three-time ’00 has a business “Rama’s ried July 28, 2007. They Mountain West Conference CastOffs” where she takes reside in Eaton, Colo., and Coach of the Year. He re- vintage pieces and trans- Melissa is employed full- sides in Westminster with forms them into designer time with the Army National his wife and son. clothing. She lives in Kansas Guard, Cheyenne, Wyo. City, Mo., with her husband Theresa Bartalo ’88 Ryan. Chris Wenburg ’03 and graduated May 2007 from Jillian Tangeman were mar- the University of Colorado Tyrel Grafford ’00 has ried July 6, 2007. They re- at Colorado Springs with been named the new side in Ord, where Chris has a Master of Arts degree in superintendent of Lake taken over a dental practice Curriculum and Instruction McConaughy and Lake after completing his educa- with an emphasis in leader- Ogallala SRAs by the tion in general dentistry res- ship/principal licensure. Nebraska Game and Parks idency from the University Commission. He resides in of Missouri. Lonnie Starke ’89 has Ogallala with his wife Greta. been appointed the Western Kristi Holmgren ’03 and Nebraska Veterans’ Home’s Brendan Daniel Connealy Judd Norman were married new director in Scottsbluff. ’02 graduated from June 23, 2007. They reside He resides in Hemingford University of Nebraska in Lincoln. with his wife Joyce ’89 and Medical Center with a doctor Marianne Benson ’04, The Jones and Thompson family from the North Platte Valley received children. of medicine degree. Dan will continue with his residency staff and Harold Mowry the Family Tree Award on Saturday at Chadron State College. In front, were married Aug. 25, from left are Roxanne Jones Thompson and Ruthie Jones of Scottsbluff 90’s studies at UNMC in obstet- rics and gynecology. He 2007. They reside in and Donna Thompson of Lyman. In the back are Mike Thompson and Jenni Kuster ’92 has start- Chadron. Les Jones of Scottsbluff and Tyler Thompson, Mike and Roxanne’s son lives in Omaha with his wife ed teaching preschool at Tovah and children. and a senior at CSC. Tyler is wearing the letter sweater grandfather Caliche Elementary School Jones earned while playing basketball at CSC in the 1940s. continued on next page Winter 2007-08, page 19 Caitlin Urdahl ’04 and Brady Allen to Kevin and Cody Kahl to Bryan ’02 Atley Colin to Andrew and Joseph William Jarod Daro were married Staci (Warren) Dagen and Cindy (Wedemeyer) Candice (Judd) Sherfey ‘Joe’Zowada ’53, Aug. 5, 2006. They re- ’98, Torrington, Wyo., May Kahl ’04, Chadron, May, ’07, Lisco, April 26, 2006. Sheridan, Wyo., Oct. 18, side in Wellington, Colo., 29, 2007. He is welcomed 2006. 2007. and Caitlin is a veterinary home by siblings Bailey and student at Colorado State Colton. Jasmine Jubilee to Russ and Obituaries Opal Peck ’57, Lincoln, University. Gina (Raben) Campbell Aug. 21, 2007. Larkyn Kenna to Lorri and ’03, Scottsbluff, June 12, Jennifer Zauha ’05 and Joshua Harford ’98, 2007. She is welcomed Friends Dwayne Lurz ’59, Lemon Grove, Calif., April 24, 2007. Jed Schmidt ’05 were Colorado Springs, Colo., home by big sister Eden. Doris Paulson, Lincoln, married Sept. 23, 2006. April 27, 2007. She is wel- Maci Marie to Danielle passed away Sept. 29, 60’s They reside in Callaway. comed home by her sister 2007. Skylar. (Watt) att ’03 and Nate Dorshorst att ’03, Gering, Wallace ‘Ike’ Ivan Val Willoby Tulloss, Anderson ’61, Rushville, Brady Michael to Sheri and April 20, 2007. Chadron, passed away Feb. Births Jon Daniels ’99, Chadron, May 13, 2007. Allee Ryan to Ryan and 9, 2007 May 28, 2007. He joins big Marjorie Helen Blinde Faculty and Staff sister Macey. Andrea (Sankey) Lohr Raymond Ralph Lecher, ’04, Gering, January 2006. ’63, Chadron, Feb. 10, Ty Ross to Ashlee and Joel Chadron, passed away June 2007. Hyer, faculty, Chadron, 00’s Emilynn Heidi to George 12, 2007. ’04 and Michelle (Long) Aline Dyer ’65, Crawford, Oct. 26, 2007. Kayleigh Mae to Kevin Edwin Puck, former Oct. 22, 2007. ’00 and Liz (Kay) O’Donnell ’05, Minatare, faculty, Coupeville, Wash., Wesley Clark to Colleen and April 29, 2007 Estella C. Watson ’66, St. Jim Margetts, faculty, Ravenscroft ’04, Nenzel, passed away Aug. 27, 2007. Sept. 6, 2007. Rachel Jean to Dave and Ignatius, Mont., June 17, Chadron, Sept. 24, 2007. 30’s 2007. Wesley joins Spencer, Claire Eliu Jace to Jill (Harmon) Tammy (Glasscock) and Jamison. ’01 and Eliu “Uati” Belau ’04, Klamath Falls, Elnora Mary Bogner ‘35, 70’s Paopao ’03, Chadron, April Ore., Aug. 8, 2007. New Underwood, S.D., 90’s 10, 2007. Laiken Kenneth to Dax ’04 passed away June 26, 2007. Sterling C. Betts ’71, Chadron, July 26, 2007. Katherine Dorothy to Matt Sullivan Marek, born May and Kathleen (Dunmire) Bettie Jayne Guntherberg and Julie (Rice) Rollins 25, 2007 was adopted Emanuel ’04, Syracuse, ‘36, Williamsburg, Va., Gary B Oetken ’75, ’93, Warr Acres, Okla., April by Greg ’01 and Megan June 20, 2007. passed away Sept. 10, Marsland, Oct. 24, 2007. 12, 2007. 2007. (Petersen) Failla ’02, Cadence Rachelle to Jerod 80’s Cooper Samuel to Cory and Chadron. He joins big ’04 and Tiffany (Gray) Hazel Ruth Horning ’39, Stacy (Katen) Borm ’94, brother Calder. Swanson ’04, Valentine, Salem, Ore., passed away Glennis C. Zarek ’82, Cheyenne, Wyo., April 19, Addisyn Kaylee to Tane December 11, 2006. March 3, 2007. Casper, Wyo., May 14, 2007. He joins siblings Josh, ’02 and Katy (Dixon) Avrielle Grace to Heather 2007. Kaitlyn and Colton. 40’s Hartman ’02, Rawlins, and Isaac Sager ’05, Hay 90’s Adoption of Shane, 8 years Wyo., June 6, 2007. Springs, July 5, 2007. Bertram ‘Bert’ Kurth ’40, old, Valene, 5 years old, and Dasen Riley to Roger Caleb Matthew Mark to Omaha, passed away Nov. John Timothy Snyder ’98, Keith, 3 years old, to Bill and Shannon (Weltz) Erma (Johnson) att ’06 18, 2006. Chadron, May 11, 2007. and Tanya (Sybrant) Cole Monheiser ’02, Potter, Nov. and Matt Leonard, cur- ’95, Ainsworth. Theda Mae ‘Teddie’ 00’s 3, 2006. rent student, Bayard, Elliott ’40, Venice, Fla., Dax Joseph to Jeff and Shelby Ann to Teresa and Aug. 26, 2006. He joins big passed away May 17, 2007. Cassee Marie Harrison Marci (Miller) Woita ’95, Bart Stricklin ’02, Casper, brother Christian. att ’02, Chadron, May 27, Lincoln, Dec. 12, 2006. Dax Wyo., May 25, 2006. Chani Louise to Jill, staff, 50’s 2007. joins siblings Jase, Aly, and and Clint Reading ’06, Ian. Grace to Jennifer (Ahlers) Harry A Cornish att ’51, ’01 and Craig Lorenz ’02, Chadron, Aug. 28, 2007. Scottsbluff, Oct. 12, 2007. Kali Jo to John ’95, staff Giltner, July 22, 2006. She joins big brother Emory. and Jen (Vasey) Reiners Evelyn M. Fendrich ’51, ’97, Chadron, Aug. 19, Hemingford, Aug. 25, 2007. 2007. Kali joins siblings Dylan, Ashtyn and Adrianna. Owen Scott to Gordon ’95 Stadium Seats and Walk of Fame Bricks Gift Order Form and Kristina (Hansen) You may purchase an engraved plaque for one of the Downing ’99, Dec. 8, seats already installed, or purchase a brick for the Walk of Name: ______2006. Owen joins sister Fame. e plaque or brick can be engraved in your name Amy. Gordon is a state Shipping Address ______trooper and Kris is a regis- or to honor a loved one, friend, mentor or anyone else tered nurse in Seward. the donor wishes to salute. e seat plaques are available City______State:____Zip: ______Jentsyn Tate Erica to for $250 each. e bricks for the Walk of Fame are $100 Eric ’97 and Joette each. Email: ______(Howerter) Fuller att ’98, Chadron. She joins siblings “To Attain the King’s Chair” ___Brick $100 Inscription ______Micaiah and MaKinley. “To Attain the King’s Chair,” a pastel print by Kit ______(Limit 2 lines - 20 letters) Rayleigh Ann to Cory and Watson, was commissioned by the Chadron State Eagle Sheila (Heath) Pourier Boosters as a gift for Brad Smith, CSC’s athletic director. ___Stadium Seat $250 Inscription ______’97, staff, Chadron, Nov. e painting is of the King’s Chair rock formation south 9, 2007. She joins siblings ______(Limit 2 lines - 20 letters) Taurie and Kenzie. of the campus and it captures the view from the football team’s practice field. Unframed prints are available for ___ “To Attain the King’s Chair” Print $50 Andrew John to Lauryn and Howard Hardy ’97, $50. A portion of the sale price is placed in the “Brad ___ “Where ere’s a Will, ere’s a Way” Print $100 Omaha, Nov. 6, 2006. Smith Scholarship.” ___ Payment Enclosed Elizabeth to William and “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way” Shantelle (Abbott) Suiter ’96, Columbus, Jan. 22, “Where ere’s a Will, ere’s a Way” by Don Ruleaux Visa Mastercard 2007. She joins sister was commissioned by the Chadron State Rodeo Booster #______Exp date______Genevieve. Club. e painting is of Will Farrell, CSC’s 1999 and Kendall Diane to Pete ’01 2001 National College Rodeo Bull riding Champion pre- Mail to: CS Foundation, 1000 Main Street, and Michelle (Fuller) paring to ride at Chadron State’s home rodeo. Unframed Glassbrenner ’96, Rapid prints are available for $100. Chadron, NE 69337, or Call 308-432-6366, City, S.D., March 30, 2007. toll free 800-242-3766, or [email protected] She joins big brother Carson. CSC Alumni News, page 20 Gochnauer joins Living Legacy Club

Richard Gochnauer is work on his degree at New moving back to the Chadron among the growing number Mexico Institute of Mining area about three years ago. He’s of Chadron State alumni who and Technology. now a resident of Prairie Pines have used the Chadron State Although he’d already been Lodge. Foundation to remember the stationed in Alaska, Greenland Richard has designated that college in their wills. He said and Germany while in the Air the portion of his estate which the education he received at Force, he saw much more of goes to Chadron State can be CSC was the springboard to the world during his career in used for either scholarships a rewarding career he had as a the petroleum industry. Besides or by the Math and Science petroleum engineer. working in Colorado and Texas Departments to make equip- A native of northwest for extended periods, he spent ment purchases. He noted Nebraska, Gochnauer spent a number of years in Libya, that his education took him nearly four years in the Air Australia and Singapore. He places and allowed him to have Force during the Korean also owned a “winter getaway” experiences he never dreamed Conflict, then used the GI Bill in Belize. After retiring, he of as a youth. He hopes his gift to attend CSC for 2 ½ years in resided in a cabin near Glendo, can help others follow a similar the mid-1950s. He completed Wyo., for 11 years before path. Saddle up for CSC cowboy vacation This photo album shows Dick Gochnauer’s friends the places he’s lived Young and old are being round- prepare cowboy “grub” with a or age categories, but that single and worked during his career as a petroleum engineer. ed up for a cowboy adventure in chuckwagon cook, take in the adults or couples will also take the scenic Pine Ridge country of region’s rich history, kick up pleasure in the experience. Lincoln and Omaha, to learn history of the cattle indus- northwest Nebraska during the their heels at a barn dance and “This event will be great for about who we are out here, to try, the C.F. Coffee Gallery. summer of 2008. Chadron State listen to cowboy songs around people around our region who learn about the cattle industry Participants will sleep on soft College’s family learning vaca- the campfire. have children and grandchildren and to learn about the issues of beds in an air-conditioned tion program, “Walk in Their Lois Veath, CSC vice presi- coming to visit and are looking range management.” CSC “bunkhouse.” Boots: The Cowboy Life,” will be dent for academic affairs, said for something fun and educa- The activities will be based For cost and registration presented June 23-26. the program is designed to be tional to do,” Veath said. “It also at CSC’s Mari Sandoz High information, contact the CSC Participants will learn cow- enjoyed by two or more family will be a great way for people Plains Heritage Center and Conferencing Office at (308) boy skills at a working ranch, members of diverse generations in metropolitan areas, such as its new space dedicated to the 432-6380.

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Experience the timeless beauty of the Yangtze River, and A CSC student will call you soon to request your support for CSC’s discover the 'Magical East' as you visit Beijing, China's capital, annual Phonathon. Please consider a gift to fund scholarships and historic Xi'an and Shanghai, China's largest city. campus services that will continue to provide students with an inspiring setting in which to learn and grow. FOR YOUR FREE COLOR BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE BY CALLING: Chadron State College 800-242-3766 2008 Phonathon January 27 - February 14 For more information on this trip visit www.csc.edu/alumni/events.asp