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2 FALL 2006 Angelo State University Alumni Magazine Angelo State University AlumniMagazine Fall 2006 Vol. 5, No. 3 contents 15 Angelo State University A member of The Texas State University System Cover Story President: Dr. James Hindman Painting the Town 15 Provost and Vice President Four ASU alumnae are using their art talents for Academic and (and humor) to bring some color to downtown Student Affairs: Dr. Donald V. Coers and to draw tourists to San Angelo. Vice President for Finance and Administration: Sharon Meyer Features Director of 18 Alumni Relations: Lynsey Flage Alumni Association Honorees 10 Barry Cooper … Phil George … Lt. Col. Bobby Vance … Bryan Vincent … Bettie and Clovis Olsak … ASU Alumni Magazine Betty Alldredge … and more. The Angelo State University Alumni Magazine is published three times a year Breaking the Color Barrier Again 18 by the ASU Office of Alumni Relations in As San Angelo College’s first black athlete, Benjamin conjunction with the university News and Publications Office. Kelly influenced a community and made integration easier for San Angelo. ASU Alumni Association ASU Station #11049 San Angelo, TX 76909-1049 Sections (325) 942-2122; Fax: (325) 942-2737 [email protected] Director’s Message 4 25 News and Publications Office Letters 6 Angelo State University ASU Station #11021 Campus News 7 San Angelo, TX 76909-1021 (325) 942-2248; Fax: (325) 942-2238 Congressional Hearing … Chancellor Speaks … Presidential Search … Systems Check … Briefs Publisher: Lynsey Flage Editor: Preston Lewis Athletics 22 Fall Sports Previews … Vandergriff Retires … Director of Graphics: Michael Martin Sports Highlights Design Assistant: Carrie Whitesell Writers: Jason Hunter Alumni News 25 Dave Wester Campus Traditions … Last Call … Last Kiss … 26 Contributors: Julia Valles Class Notes … In Memoriam … Lambs & Lambelles Jenny Walthall On the cover: Julie Raymond, ’90, is helping put art © 2006 Angelo State University in unconventional places, such as this whimsical window All Rights Reserved in San Angelo’s Paintbrush Alley. (Photo by Jim Bean) Angelo State University Alumni Magazine FALL 2006 3 letter from the director Dear Alumni, Homecoming is always my favorite time of year. Some of my fondest memories associated with Angelo State are directly related to this week of fun and spirit. I remember staying up all night (or at least attempting to) for guard duty at the bonfire. One of the many times it was burned early was during my freshman year so we took our guarding duties very seri- ously. I also remember going down from the High Rises to the tennis courts for the student carnival. It was always sparse, but a lot of fun. Homecoming 1995 was probably my favor- ite. I had the great fortune of participating in activities as a member of the Homecoming court. I may not have won the crown, but I will never forget the bright lights of the stadium, Lynsey Hargrave Flage the booming voice over the loud speaker and the nervous butterflies in my stomach. That was the year the first Homecoming King was named, and I thought it was so appropriate that Roscoe the Ram was the official winner. As I participate in these same activities many years later as an adult, I cannot help but notice how many things have stayed the same. Angelo State has many traditions associated with Homecoming, and it is so nice to see current students involved in the same activities we our- selves were doing years before. ROTC cadets are still in charge of constructing the bonfire, and student organizations still spend hours and hours collecting and stacking wooden pallets in an effort to earn points for the coveted spirit stick. The homecoming parade is still an exercise in creativity, and the carnival still gets rained-out every other year or so. Students continue to exhaust themselves in the name of school spirit, but I must admit that they sure seem to have much more energy than I remember having during the hectic week. Of course Homecoming means something different as an alumnus. It’s still about school spirit and constant activity, but it’s also so much more. It’s about coming back to campus, revisiting memories that we thought were long forgotten, reconnecting with classmates and completely upstaging current students at the football game by showing that old-fashioned ASU Ram Pride! I truly hope you make plans to attend this year’s Homecoming. It is scheduled for the third week in October, and Angelo State University and the ASU Alumni Association have many activities planned for alumni. Take a look at the schedule inside this issue of the magazine and plan to attend the Wells Fargo Homecoming Dinner. This annual event, recognizing outstanding SAC and ASU alumni and faculty for their career and life achievements, is a truly inspiring evening. Then plan on enjoying our new fun event the next morning. It is the Bingo and Bellini Brunch, where bingo will be played for cash and prizes. There will be plenty of food, drink and fast-moving games to guarantee a good time. We look forward to seeing you and your family for Homecoming on October 21, but don’t for- get to come early so you may once again enjoy all of what Homecoming has to offer. After all, this time you can enjoy the activities without worrying about getting caught skipping class. Sharing your pride in Angelo State, Lynsey Hargrave Flage (’97) 4 FALL 2006 Angelo State University Alumni Magazine Angelo State University Alumni Chapter Contacts 2006-07 Texas Tennessee ASU Alumni Association Abilene Nashville Board of Directors Donald L. Plumley (’94) Kirk Banfield (’89) [email protected] [email protected] Barbara Barnhart (’77) Austin Virginia Jason Adams (’94, ’99) Scott Blanton (’88) [email protected] Southside Kyle Box (’81) Tim Gette (’68) Dallas/Ft Worth [email protected] Dudra D’Ann Butler (’79) Katie Manning (’01 ) Alex Decuir (’67) [email protected] Washington D.C. Steve Eustis (’73) El Paso Kevin Schwalb (’97) Lynsey Hargrave Flage (’97) Dr. Ernesto Escobedo (’89) [email protected] Kent Flanagan (’68) [email protected] Washington Brad Fly (’00) Houston Ryan Pelzel (’99) Arnold Garcia, Jr. (’73) Tacoma/Seattle [email protected] Marty Wooten (’84) Louis Gomez (’84) Laredo [email protected] Oscar Gomez (’68) Raj Gandhi (’96) Sandra Hawkins Gray (’74, ’84) [email protected] Thailand Jeff Hamilton (’85) Lubbock Adisak Laosirirat (’86) [email protected] Delilah Harper (’78, ’84) Jeff (’85) & Mindy (’86) Hamilton David Harrison (’72) [email protected] Joey Henderson (’83) Midland Stacia Hughes (’00) Brandon Pinson (’92) If you are interested in Vance Jones (’79) [email protected] being an ASU contact Lawrence Kennedy (’83) Odessa Lance Lacy (’81, ’91) James L. Seaton (’02) in your area, please call Joe Lee (’80) [email protected] ASU Alumni Relations at Jean Ann LeGrand (’72) San Antonio Gregory Metz (’99) (325) 942-2122 or e-mail Kathy Muñoz (’89) [email protected] Bill David Nikolauk (’84) [email protected] for Lloyd Norris (’73) Arizona more information. Faron Pfeiffer (’79, ’82) Anna Kinsey Nickell (’67) Rob Rainey (’96) [email protected] Tom Ridgway (’79) Georgia Steve Jay Todd, Jr. (’94) Atlanta Ronnie Willmann (’78) Cindy Wright (’91) [email protected] New York Ray Vohra (’95) [email protected] Angelo State University Alumni Magazine FALL 2006 5 yousaid... Dear ASU Alumni Association: Ag Committee Letter to ASU I read with interest the article about Ben Dear Dr. Hindman: Kelly in your Alumni Magazine, which my Thank you for your generous hospitality husband brought home from the Black- Write to us: for the Committee’s hearing in San Ange- shear School Reunion. When is the second lo. The efforts of you and your staff helped part of the article coming out? I would like ASU Alumni Association make the hearing a great success. very much to receive your magazine so ASU Station #11049 I would also especially like to thank that we can finish reading about Benjamin San Angelo, TX 76909-1049 you for hosting the delegation for dinner. I Kelly and his time at San Angelo College. [email protected] appreciate the time you took to speak with My husband, as did a lot of people at us, and we enjoyed the evening. On behalf the reunion, knew Ben, and I think that of all the Members, thank you again. this was history in the making and am very proud to read about how gracious everyone Sincerely, was in allowing Ben to attend school with- Bob Goodlatte out a lot of the problems that several other Chairman, Committee on Agriculture students throughout the south encountered U.S. House of Representatives while trying to pursue continuing educa- tion. Thank you. (P.S.) Jim, you have a beautiful campus, great facility and wonderful people to work Cleo Owens with. I hope I can visit you again sometime. Killeen (Editor’s Note: Please see Page 18 for AG HEARING – Angelo State University on May 9 hosted one of six hearings conducted more on Benjamin Kelly and his impact on nationally by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture for input on the the community.) 2007 Farm Bill. Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte of Virginia headed the committee delegation that included Texas Congressmen Mike Conaway of Odessa, Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock. 6 FALL 2006 Angelo State University Alumni Magazine Newscampus Chancellor Matthews Inspires May Grads Charles Matthews, chancellor of The Texas ger” and to “understand that in our rapidly State University System, addressed Angelo changing economic environment, learning State’s May graduates with a prescription will be for you, as it has been for me, a for future success.