ALUMNI MAGAZINE | 2019-20 THE CONNECTION

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A MESSAGE FROM exposure to the virus. HCC Staff learned a lot DEBORAH FOX during the summer session and put best practices HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT regarding COVID-19 into action to open the campus for the Fall semester. We have approximately 450 Greetings from Highland students attending face-to-face classes on campus. Three hundred Community College! and fifty of those students are residing in campus housing. We are social distancing, wearing masks and continuing to monitor the I hope all are staying safe as health of our students and employees. As of September 2, 2020, the our country battles the spread campus had no confirmed positive cases. We provide regular updates of the Coronavirus. Highland on active COVID-19 cases on our Facebook page, Highland Scotties. Community College was not We invite you to follow us. immune to the impact of the virus and continues to combat Enrollment numbers are still coming in from our regional locations. its spread and the financial We appear to be slightly down in enrollment for Fall 2020. This was impact of it on our students, to be expected. We had to offer fewer seats in our classrooms in order employees and the institution. to allow our students the ability to social distance. The College had an active I can not offer enough praise for the efforts of our faculty and staff and unusual Spring 2020 semester moving all face-to-face classes in addressing, slowing and eliminating the spread of the virus on to remote learning to complete the Spring semester. In June 2020, campus and at our regional sites. The College could not have opened the HCC regional sites opened with face-to-face classes using tools and remained open without their efforts to keep everyone safe. We such as social distancing and wearing of masks to lessen the possible know each day we are able to come to work and see our students face- spread of the virus. When a confirmed positive COVID-19 case was to-face is a gift. Our students have shown us they want to be here, reported, Regional Directors moved classes from face-to-face to they want to learn and want to experience all Highland Community remote learning. Remote learning occurs when a student accesses College has to offer. It may be a long journey to return to days of no their classes through electronic means. masks and close contact. We will be ready when we can greet you all The main campus opened a summer session in July 2020 with 80 again face-to-face. students moving into student housing. Fourteen students tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer session. We moved all campus summer courses to remote learning and completed the summer session. All students fully recovered. College Administration made the difficult decision to close off areas of the campus to the Deborah Fox, President, Highland Community College general public to attempt to keep everyone safe from possible

A MESSAGE FROM With the support of the HCC Foundation, the KEITH JALOMA Klinefelter Farm will receive a facelift as work to HCC FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR preserve the Klinefelter granary will commence this year, and an Eagle Scout project will also be installed Dear Alumni & Friends, at the driveway entrance to fly the Kansas, Highland, Thank you all for your gifts and American flags. this FY2020. You have helped The Foundation helped the College purchase the Springhill us raise nearly $3 million Apartments for much-needed faculty and staff housing in Highland. dollars in cash, pledges, The Fuzz Lewis Memorial Scoreboard was installed in Ben Allen estate gifts, and gifts-in-kind. Fieldhouse. Over $50,000 of Foundation scholarships were awarded For the first time, the HCC to deserving students last year. Foundation was awarded a very competitive Kansas Tax There is more to do as the Foundation is working on three initiatives Credit grant to assist in our this new fiscal year. The Karn Kiosk, Press Box & Bleachers, and fundraising efforts for the sorely needed funds for student scholarships & technology. Diesel Technology Program building initiative. Another first-time Please consider your own gifts to one of these initiatives that will help grant was received from the Sunderland Foundation this year which keep your Highland memories alive and create a better experience for also supports the diesel program. students following in your footsteps. The Highland Atchison Technical Center hosted a groundbreaking Gratefully, for the new Diesel Technology Program building on September 8. The Atchison community and business partners have helped make a vision for eighteen years in the making come to fruition. Construction is expected to begin by October and will be open fall 2021. Keith Jaloma, Executive Director, HCC Foundation

1 CONNECTION | 2019-20 ADMINISTRATION WHAT’S Deborah Fox President Dr. Eric Ingmire INSIDE: Vice President for Student Services Dr. Erin Shaw College News ...... 3 Vice President for Academic Affairs Homecoming 2019 Recap ...... 5 Randy Willy College News: Regional ...... 7 Vice President for Finance and Operations Scottie Sports ...... 9 HCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES Foundation...... 11 Vernie Coy '72 Tom Smith '64 Alumni Notes...... 12 Russell Karn '74 Jason Taylor '90 Kenny Huss '90 Carl Tharman '83 Meet your FOUNDATION BOARD Gene Bauer, President FOUNDATION & Steven Reichle ‘70, Vice President Ted Collins ‘72, Secretary/Treasurer ALUMNI STAFF David Holthaus ‘70 Mike Hundley ‘74 Shawn Loyd ‘77 Dr. Melinda Pregont Lisa Ward ‘89 Keith Jaloma Ed Webb ‘69 Executive Director, HCC Foundation O: (785) 442-6065 Kim Gormley White ‘94 C: (816) 872-8729 Brian Wozniak '94 [email protected] Deborah Fox, HCC President Keith Jaloma, Executive Director Paul Crawford ‘70, Alumni Liaison Tom Smith ‘64, Trustee Liaison ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD Kelly (Blevins) Twombly '83 Marty Allen '66 Director of Alumni Relations O: (785) 442-6018 Shari Denton Bauman '78 [email protected] Daniel Brenner '76 Alexy Clark '12 Linda Howerton Collins '74, Vice President Paul Crawford '70, Foundation Liaison Doris Delzeit '78 Alicia Roberts Deters '95 Kim Collins Dishon '87 Jeni Fee Flach '06, President Jaime (Kohlmeyer) Terry '03 Roger Gormley '66 Advancement Coordinator Foundation/Alumni Glendon Hartman '73 O: (785) 442-6121 Mike Higgins '71, Secretary [email protected] Elizabeth Gilfillan Koranda '93 Marla Jones Olson ‘75, Treasurer Rachel Smith '93 The Connection is an annual news magazine for alumni and friends of Highland Community College and is a product of the Alumni, Foundation Kassiday Blevins Stanton ‘15 and Communications offices at Highland Community College. Contact us at Kelly Blevins Twombly ‘83, highlandcc.edu. Director Alumni Relations COLLEGE NEWS THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT “We want to welcome Deb back to Highland and we are so very grateful to On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, have you serve as the next leader of HCC,” Highland Community College celebrated said Moeller. “Your leadership will make the Inauguration of Deborah Fox as 44th HCC a place where students will want to President of the Institution. Attendees start and through the work of passionate gathered for a ceremony in Culbertson employees and faculty our students will be Auditorium on the Highland Campus at able to go anywhere.” 2 p.m. with a reception in the Walter Yost Gallery after the ceremony. Fox said in her remarks that, “HCC has a lasting legacy in “HCC has a lasting During the Installation, higher education as Kansas’ oldest legacy in higher HCC Board of Trustee college and throughout its history, education as Chair, Thomas Smith the College has been challenged. Kansas’ oldest noted that after the search Declining enrollment cuts to the Board was certain college workforce and limits to funding to Fox took the role on July 1, 2019, after they found the right fit in name a few. Through these times, President Fox. a nationwide search was completed in however, administrators and the Board of the spring. A native of Kansas, Fox most “Deb checked all our boxes. She’s a great Trustees have worked to make Highland recently served as Director of Business fit in the community, she knows higher thrive and used this time to evaluate, Operations & Management for USD education, she’s passionate about her regroup and become better and stronger.” #446, Independence, Kansas School profession and most importantly, she’s She went on to say, “This remarkable District. Previously, she served Highland someone with which we’d like to work, college with its distinguished history is Community College as the Vice President and we are so very happy she accepted the the embodiment of change. Despite it all, of Finance & Operations for 14 years and as position!” we are in an extraordinary profession and an Assistant Dean of Regional Instruction In addition to music from the HCC Lads & you have entrusted me to guide and lead for 3 years. She holds a Master of Science Lassies guests heard from Harry Moeller, an extraordinary college. I will continue in Educational Administration with an President of the HCC Faculty Association to build on the achievements of the 43 emphasis in Higher Education from Fort and Instructor of Biology. He related presidents that have come before me and I Hays State University and an MBA in President Fox’s strengths and history at will never forget the importance of what I General Administration from Pittsburg HCC. have been asked to do.” State University. COVID-19 UPDATE Due to COVID-19, all events have been postponed to the spring of 2021. Please visit highlandcc.edu/alumni for updates on alumni events. Since the onset of the pandemic, Highland Community College has had students, on-campus, and attending our regional locations, report possible symptoms of COVID-19. In every report, we have acted with an abundance of caution by quarantining/isolating staff and students that may have been closely exposed to the individuals experiencing symptoms. The fall 2020 semester has started at all locations and online. Prior to the start of classes, the campus library and all classrooms on-campus and at our regional locations were reconfigured to allow six feet between students. For the most current information, please visit: highlandcc.edu/covid How you can help: More than ever, your support is needed to provide necessary Call: (785) 442-6065 technology and scholarships. Students were left without jobs in the spring/summer and HCC is facing Email: [email protected] reduced state/federal resources this fall. Please consider a gift to improve the [email protected] outlook for this year! Mail: Highland Community College Attn: HCC Foundation Visit: highlandcc.edu/giving 606 W. Main St. Highland, KS 66035

3 CONNECTION | 2019-20 In addition to hearing from faculty, Dr. George Kegode, Instructor of Agriculture, and Darcie Gallagher, Instructor of Precision Agriculture, guests heard from our special guest speaker, Kenneth McCauley, ‘70. A local farmer in White Cloud, Kansas, and current president of the Kansas Corn Commission, McCauley spoke about his years as a student. “When I was a student at Highland there weren’t agriculture classes so I took all the science I could with Mr. Ken Babcock,” McCauley said of his time at Highland. “I am so happy to see how the opportunities that students have here now because of what the College has to offer and supporters of the program.” McCauley also talked about the role of technology in agriculture. “New programs and technology that I see here at Highland HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE are being implemented in every sector of the ag industry. It’s CELEBRATES AGRICULTURE PROGRAM important to keep up to date with emerging tools that help On October 19, 2019, Highland hosted parents of current producers grow and become even more efficient.” students, alumni, partners, donors, and friends of the Lunch, provided by the Bread Bowl of Hiawatha, Kansas, agriculture program at an event in the College’s newly was sponsored by Roger ’60 & Donna Caudle and the Bank of remodeled Agriculture Building. Guests were able to tour the Highland/Bendena State Bank. Guests were also treated to live agriculture building, meet current students in the program as music by Curtis Wayne Stroud, sponsored by Doniphan County well as see technology demonstrations. Farm Bureau. Thank you to our Agriculture Supporters! Ag Partners Blue Valley Tele-Communications Roger ‘60 & Donna Caudle Hemisphere GNSS AgJunction Jere & Patty ‘50 Bruning Jeff ‘83 & Rebecca Farrar Carol Hunninghake Bank of Highland/ Jerry ‘63 & Wanda Bryan Kanequip Mike ‘68 & Mary Patton Bendena State Bank Capstan Ag Systems Francis ‘75 & Jane Kelsey Roger ‘70 & Joyce Rush

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRECISION AGRICULTURE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH HIAWATHA IMPLEMENT The Highland Community College Precision Agriculture Program has been enjoying the use of a new John Deere 6155M tractor provided by Larry Roeder, Owner/CEO of Hiawatha Implement. Michael Fangman, Manager of Used Equipment at Hiawatha Implement, attended a recent Precision Agriculture Advisory Board meeting and posed for this picture with his tractor. Darcie Gallagher, Highland Community College Precision Agriculture Instructor, is grateful for the partnership with Hiawatha Implement. The students appreciate and enjoy working with new equipment. Enroll now in the Precision Agriculture Program to be considered for an academic scholarship. HIGHLAND EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK TO DONIPHAN COUNTY FOR THANKSGIVING On November 20, 2019, Highland Community College employees Smith, Pamela Fulbright, Amy Foley, and Kristin Woodruff. donated enough food to provide 15 Doniphan County families Laura Young, a business and economics instructor at Highland, in need with a noted, “we want to thank the people of Highland Community Thanksgiving College for their tremendous generosity. Not only were we able meal. The effort to increase our basket numbers from last year but also help feed was spearheaded HCC students staying on campus over break.” on campus by a group of Each basket includes enough food to feed 8 -10 people and is employees called meant to be a complete Thanksgiving meal for each family. The Hamper The committee coordinated the effort with a larger project by Committee which the Doniphan County Council on Aging and Transportation includes, Theresa and for delivery of the meals. Pies were generously provided by Grossman, Laura Hiawatha Wal-Mart and State Farm of Hiawatha. Young, Shelley

COLLEGE NEWS | 2019-20 | CONNECTION 4 HOMECOMING

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 1969 On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Highland held the annual homecoming celebration honoring current students as well as the Golden Grad 50-year class of 1969. In addition, the annual Alumni Awards and Heritage Society inductees were announced at a luncheon prior to the football game at Porter Family Stadium where the Scotties took on Iowa Central Community College and won 20-14. “Golden Grads are a special group as they celebrate 50 years since their attendance at Highland. Often many of these class members haven’t returned to Highland in years and are thrilled to go on a tour of campus and see what’s changed as well as catch-up with old friends. We, as staff, learn so much from these stories!” Kelly Twombly, Director of Alumni Relations at HCC, noted after interacting with classmates.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD This award is presented to an alum that has made a significant contribution to society and whose accomplishments and career has brought credit to Highland Community College in one or more of the following areas: distinguishing themselves in their career, service to their community, and support of Highland Community College.

2019 Distinguised Alumni Award Winners: Marj ‘78 (Finuf) Locker of Ludlow, Missouri Ken ‘70 and Mary (Pauly) ‘70 McCauley of White Cloud, Kansas

ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD This award acknowledges an alum who contributes time, talents, service, and volunteerism to Highland Community College. 2019 Alumni Service Award Winners: Paul ‘70 and Linda Crawford of Topeka, Kansas

INDUCTION INTO THE 2019-20 INDUCTEES: HERITAGE SOCIETY The Highland Community College Foundation Heritage Society was established to recognize the remarkable contributions of our alumni and friends. Heritage Society members are those who have made provisions in their estate plans to support the ongoing and future needs of the college. 2019-20 Inductees: James R. Clulo of Valley Falls, KS, Matthew Meyer ‘76 of Fairview, KS, Loyal G. Torkelson ‘54 of Leavenworth, KS Loyal G. Torkelson ‘54 Claudia Kale representing and Bill ‘47 and Edith Shear of Hiawatha, KS were Matthew Meyer ‘76 inducted posthumously and represented by their nieces Claudia Kale, Jenny Knudson and Sharon Stelzer. Edith Shear ClassClass ofof 19701970 2020 IS YOUR GOLDEN YEAR For updates: DATE Highland Scotties COMING Alumni Association

SOON *Homecoming 2020 will be celebrated in the spring of 2021, more information to come. 5 CONNECTION | 2019-20 | HOMECOMING ALUMNI GAMES HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALUMNI GAMES WERE A SUCCESS It was a time to remember and relive some college memories on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Highland Community College as the annual Alumni Day weekend took place and several former Scotties converged upon campus, along with the current Scotties and the Highland community. The festivities began in the morning with a Scottie football minicamp for kids. The Highland football coaching staff along with several players worked with kids who came to the camp held at Porter Family Stadium. The kids were able to interact with the coaches and players and after some warm-up drills, they worked on different skills such as running the ball, tackling, agility and more. Also going on that morning was the annual alumni run with the cross country teams running along with Alumni and Highland community members. The rest of the day featured alumni interaction in Ben Allen Fieldhouse along with alumni games for volleyball, women’s basketball and softball. The volleyball matchup saw the 2019 Scotties take the court against the Alumni and the current Scotties took the match in three sets 25-6, 25-14, 25-15. Later in the afternoon, the women’s basketball team put on a scrimmage with their players and a few alumni with the Grey team capturing the 68-53 win over the White team; the contest marked the second year for a women’s basketball contest on Alumni Day. During halftime of the women’s basketball game, the Scottie Cheer and Dance squads showed off a few routines and were joined by some Alumni for the performances. The Alumni Game events wrapped up with the annual softball contest as the current Scottie softball team earned the 11-0 win over the Alumni in the contest. The day ended with the annual street dance which featured live music and gave Alumni and community members a chance to continue to enjoy the day, capping a day of fun.

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Want to be an Alumni Supporter? #AlwaysAScottie To learn how you can become an Alumni Association member and donate to the Alumni scholarship contact Kelly Twombly, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or (785) 442-6018.

Paul Crawford ‘70 and Linda Howerton Collins ‘75 pictured working the concession stand at the 2019 Alumni Games.

HOMECOMING | 2019-20 | CONNECTION 6 COLLEGE NEWS: REGIONAL

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION RECOGNIZED BY KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS

Lucas Hunziger, Director of Technical Education at Highland Community College Atchison Technical Center was recently recognized by the Kansas Board of Regents for excellence in Carl Perkins Career & Technical Education reporting. The award recognizes reporting and dedication within Kansas education institutions receiving Perkins funds. The award was one of two given in the state. “This recognition is very validating. It shows us that what we are doing with reporting and document our use of Perkins funding is on the right path,” said Hunziger of the award. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, or Carl Perkins funding, focuses on improving the academic and technical achievements of students in career and technical education (CTE) programs in both high school and college. Hunziger also noted, “technical education is exploding due to the demand for skilled employees. Highland offers programs that are meeting the needs of business and industry in the region.”

ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EDUCATION IN NURSING GRANTS HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, The programs. They support the interests of Accreditation Commission for Education nursing education, nursing practice, and the in Nursing (ACEN) granted the Highland public by the function of accreditation. Community College LPN to RN Completion Fox continued, “this additional program Program initial accreditation at its September accreditation is voluntary and requires 2019 meeting. While all academic and a sophisticated process including years technical programs at HCC operate under of preparation and at least three years of accreditation from the Higher Learning program-related data from our faculty and Commission, several programs also seek to staff. The process is intense. Accreditation achieve accreditation with specific program- assists with further improvements of the related agencies to further enhance their institutions or programs as related to status within their fields. The Highland resources invested, processes followed, and Nursing programs are also approved by the results achieved.” Kansas State Board of Nursing. In addition to the Associate “In addition to accreditation, HCC nursing “ACEN accreditation is a great achievement Degree in Nursing: LPN to students are succeeding. Our graduating RN completion program, for all those surrounding our nursing nursing classes have achieved program. We strive to offer our Our graduating Highland offers allied excellent first-time pass rates on health courses for Certified students quality experiences and “ nursing classes the National Council Licensure coursework. This goes above and have achieved Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Examination (NCLEX) for RNs and Medication Aide (CMA), beyond to make sure that HCC excellent first-time PNs. The first-time pass rates in 2017 is doing just that,” commented pass rates on the Emergency Medical and 2018 were 100 percent for the Technician (EMT-Advanced Deborah Fox, President of NCLEX LPN to RN Completion Program Highland Community College. & EMT-Basic), and Home and 100 percent and 89 percent for Health Aide. ACEN is the entity responsible for the the Practical Nursing Program,” noted HCC specialized accreditation of nursing education Director of Nursing Jane Zaccardi.

On February 27, 2020 The Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Highland Vinyards and Winery to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE “Mr. Bergen has a big heart CHRIS BERGEN RECEIVES NATIONAL and is always willing to step up for our community,” CITIZENSHIP TEACHER AWARD Jeff Pittman, the State The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. Representative who is pleased to announce Chris Bergen, a Highland “Mr. Bergen has nominated Bergen, Community College and Leavenworth High School a big heart and said. “In the auto-tech automotive technology instructor, has been selected is always willing program, he will have to receive the 2019 VFW Smart/Maher National to step up for our kids work on cars for Citizenship Teacher Award at the high school level. community needy veterans. Every year, they have a goal Each year, the VFW contest will recognize one to donate at least outstanding teacher in grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 for one if not two cars to a needy their commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism to veteran somewhere in the their students. Prime candidates include instructors who teach community. He also invites veterans to work on cars side-by-side civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism, and strive with students.” to help students develop a better understanding of democratic values and beliefs. From here, Bergen will represent the VFW Post 56 while competing in the Kansas district level 1 competition. If selected Bergen was chosen based on his “outstanding commitment as the district winner, he will advance to the state competition to teaching, dedication to his students and support to his then on to nationals. community,” according to Scholarship Chairman, Richard Caya. The three winning teachers will each receive $1,000 for To be nominated, you must be a teacher of grades K-12, teach professional development expenses, $1,000 for their school, citizenship education topics regularly and promote America’s plaques for both the winning teacher and the school, as well as, history and traditions effectively. an all-expenses-paid trip to the VFW’s National Convention.

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S WAMEGO PTK EARNS FIVE STAR STATUS

in one of the following: attend the PTK Catalyst Annual Convention, complete at least one unit in a PTK Edge course, complete at least one unit in PTK’s Leadership Development Studies, or submit an entry in the Honors Case Study Challenge. The chapter held a “Sweeps Week” for their college competition project. During the week, the chapter members encouraged students, staff, and instructors to commit to finishing their associate’s degree, as well as, committing to helping at least one student complete their associate’s degree. Five students in the chapter (TreShawn Summers, Melesa Whearty, Malachi Bellamy and Joseph Sswerwadda) visited individuals at the Wamego, Baileyville, and Perry campuses to collect signatures and Highland Community College’s Wamego Beta Nu Omega (BNO) encourage people to join their competition. chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is now recognized as a Five Star Chapter. To be nominated for such an honor, the chapter “I think it’s amazing that all the hard work and determination must develop an Honors in Action (HIA) project, submit at least paid off. We reached our goal and we want to maintain it,” said three entries in the Hallmark Awards Program including the Luisa Honeywell, Assistant to the Public Relations Officer in the HIA Project Award, a College Project Award, and at least one BNO chapter and HCC Wamego student. individual award. Then, a chapter member must participate

COLLEGE NEWS: REGIONAL | 2019-20 | CONNECTION 8 SCOTTIE SPORTS

FALL 2020 SPORTS

Due to COVID-19, all fall 2020 sports have been scheduled for the spring of 2021 with the exception of men’s and women’s cross country. For updates and the most current Scottie sports schedules, please visit our website: scottieathletics.com

TWO SCOTTIE TEAMS AND 28 ATHLETES EARN NJCAA ALL-ACADEMIC HONORS Highland student-athletes finished the 2019-2020 academic year strong by putting together a great academic performance in the classroom. Twenty-eight Scottie athletes completed the 2019-20 academic year with a 3.60 to 4.00 GPA earning NJCAA All-Academic honors while two Highland sports programs were recognized as NJCAA All-Academic Teams, finishing the season with a 3.00 GPA or better. First- team NJCAA All-Academic honors are awarded to student-athletes with a 4.00 GPA for the academic year; second-team honors are awarded to student-athletes with a 3.80-3.99 GPA and third-team honors to student- athletes with GPA of 3.60-3.79 for the year. The Scottie softball team posted a cumulative GPA of 3.42 led by 11 NJCAA All-Academic honorees and the Scottie baseball team finished the year with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 led by nine NJCAA All-Academic honorees. Eight other Scottie athletes earned NJCAA All-Academic honors with volleyball, cross country, track and field, women’s basketball, and football represented.

FORMER SCOTTIE SOFTBALL PLAYER WINS ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ IN LFL

Former Highland softball player Lauren four games. During her time at Highland, Crouch was named “Rookie of the Year” in Crouch was a part of a pair of Conference the Legends Football League (LFL) after championship teams along with a Regional she competed at the quarterback position title and trip to Nationals. As a freshman with the Omaha Heart. she helped Highland to a 41-8 record and The Bellevue, Nebraska native played at KJCCC East title while hitting .351 with 27 Highland in 2015 and 2016 and went on to hits, 21 runs scored, 11 RBI, seven walks finish her softball career at the University and four stolen bases. She followed that of Louisiana-Monroe. “It was kind of season up with a sophomore campaign intimidating at first. I knew about football that earned her first-team All-District but didn’t know all the ins and outs and honors along with second-team All-KJCCC what all goes into the quarterback position, honors. Lauren in 55 games her sophomore so that was intimidating. As the season year hit .381 with 56 hits, 41 runs scored, went on I got more into the groove of 57 RBI, seven home runs, 24 walks and experience all around,” said Crouch. 11 stolen bases on a team that went 43-12 things and kind of assumed the role and Crouch believes her time at Highland everything just played out in my favor. I winning the KJCCC East title, a Region title and qualified for Nationals. helped her grow as a person and lead her to fell in love with the position; the opportunity she earned with the LFL. having that leadership role She remembers plenty about “Highland taught me a lot; just going into just like I did in the catching “ We were really her days in Highland including college right away you don’t really know position. It’s been fun to play community-based playing softball. “Just in general what to expect. Over those two years, it football,” said Crouch about and I really just our softball program. We (Highland) really grew on my heart; it’s getting into the LFL and the loved that about were really community-based a small town but it’s a family town. The experience. Highland and I really just loved that atmosphere and the coaching; they taught Crouch led the Omaha Heart about Highland. Winning two me a lot about discipline and accountability to a 2-2 record in the 2019 season throwing Conference champions back- that carried over into my DI opportunity for 206 yards on 12-39 passing with four to-back, winning Regionals and that and now football,” said Crouch about her touchdowns, while rushing for 80 yards on experience and just the coaching, the girls time at Highland. 25 carries with two touchdowns in and how we played at a competitive level and together, it was just a memorable

9 CONNECTION | 2019-20 | SCOTTIE SPORTS FORMER SCOTTIE FOOTBALL PLAYER WAS SELECTED TO PAINT A #BLM MURAL In one large gallery space at the Hickory Museum of Art in Hickory, North Carolina, a 10-by-75-foot @_king_brown_4 canvas marks the start of the museum’s latest project - an effort to promote social justice and reform in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. The first artist to start painting was Amarrian Brown, a former defensive back for the 2017 and 2018 Scottie football program. Brown paints between lifting weights in the morning and workouts in the afternoon. Brown finished his A.A. at HCC in 2019 and continued his academic and football career at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina.

THREE FUTURE SCOTTIES PLAY IN 47th ANNUAL KANSAS SHRINE BOWL

excitement as we enter the uncharted waters of a spring season.” Unfortunately, the East fell to the West in a tight 14-9 contest. Buessing earned the starting quarterback position going 7-13 for 96 yards along with one reception of 13-yards. Buessing did have a touchdown pass called back due to offensive pass interference late in the contest. The Earning a spot to participate in the State’s Annual All-Star Axtell native is believed to be the first High School football game is one of the highest honors for an 8-Man player to start as a quarterback in the Shrine Bowl. upcoming college athlete. This year’s annual Kansas Shrine While Jeff West Tiger, Saili, played upfront on the defensive Bowl football game which was held on July 18, 2019, in Topeka line racking up a pair of tackles including a big tackle for loss; at the Hummer Sports Complex, featured some of the best Royal Valley Panther, Spoonhunter was an anchor on the high school seniors giving them one last time to represent their offensive line for the East. schools. All three mentioned players hail from northeast Kansas and Highland Community College was well represented in the enjoyed strong high school football careers. Buessing capped 47th edition of the Shrine Bowl game as three future Scotties his career at Axtell guiding the Eagles to an 11-2 record and played for the East team. Quinn Buessing (Axtell Eagle), Dane finished as an 8-Man Division II state runner-up in 2019. He Spoonhunter (Royal Valley Panther), and Kauli Saili (Jeff West threw 2,428 yards and scored 41 touchdowns last year earning Tiger) all suited up for the East Team. Jason Swift who was a him the honor of Kansas 8-Man DII Offensive Player of the former Scottie (Class of ‘93) served as part of the East teams Year along with first-team 8-Man DII All-State and All-Twin coaching staff. Swift now serves as the Head Football Coach at Valley League honors. Saili put together a senior season for Shawnee Heights High School in Tecumseh, Kansas. Jeff West that earned him first-team 3A All-State and All-Big HCC Head Football Coach Jeff Hancock when Seven League honors as he amassed 56 tackles with 11 interviewed said it best: “There is no greater “There is no greater tackles for a loss on the defensive line while also playing honor for a young man than to finish his school honor for a young offensive line. Spoonhunter lined up in the trenches for the career playing in a state all-star game. For our man than to finish Royal Valley Panthers on offense and defense and was a program, it’s a time of tremendous pride to be his school career consistent player all season, also earning first-team All-Big able to have and watch three future Scotties playing in a state all- Seven League as well as being awarded honorable mention play in the 2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl. To have star game for 3A All-State. This trio is set to join the HCC’s Football just one (Shrine Bowl player), let alone three team as part of Coach Hancock’s inaugural recruiting class is something our staff and I are very grateful for. These three for the Scotties. young men, along with many other outstanding athletes and young men we have signed have created a lot of momentum and

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Pratt Family Charitable Jason ‘90 & Marla ‘89 Marjorie Lou Ukena Hosier Shawn ‘77 & Robin ‘85 Retired School Foundation Taylor Bauer ‘41 Loyd Personnel Nicholas & Jill Hrencher Rainbow John ‘54 & Shirley Taylor Larry ‘57 & Ellen ‘71 Kent & Barbara Luedke Rosalie Dorrell ‘54 Hundley’s Liquor Store Communications, LLC Carl ‘83 & Cathy Beaman William Lynn Dymax Mike ‘74 & Debbie Dr. Cheryl Rasmussen Tharman Marvin & Helen Beers Hundley Shawn Marney ‘94 Stephen & Chris John ‘65 & Kathy Reese Carl ‘08 & Jena ‘09 Justin & Amber ‘01 Colin Mattox ‘83 Edmonds Carol Hunninghake R.E. 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Torkelson ‘54 Jerry ‘64 & Carol Blevins Jeff ‘85 & Rebecca McCauley George & Erma Johnson Rodgers Dorothy & Darla ‘67 Farrar William ‘72 & Terri Blue Cross Blue Shield Cynthia Tilson Rogers Tracy Randy ‘80 & Debbie ‘80 Jay ‘07 & Morgan ‘08 McCauley Foundation ‘66 John Paul ‘84 & Kelly ‘83 Fee Johnson Blue Valley Tele- William ‘63 & Jean Twombly Jed '01 & Angela Gerald & Patricia Communications Mike & Becky ‘93 McNatt Johnson Rosenberger Mark ‘82 & Lisa Twombly Feuerbacher Jim Meinhardt Tom Bond Gerald Rottinghaus ‘68 Matthew ‘88 & Terri ‘88 Richard & Jeni Fee ‘06 Richard & Darlyne ‘53 Hillis Bowen Matthew Meyer ‘76 Twombly Flach Johnson Monica Rowden ‘88 John ‘48 & Kathryn Wayne ‘71 & Joy ‘71 Scott Twombly ‘83 Mat & Dawn Fleishans Linda Joyce RST Farms Bowen Meyer KanEquip, Inc. Ruhnke Farms Two Timbers LLC Amy Spangler Flora ‘94 MGP Ingredients Robert & Sandra Bowen Paul ‘70 & Janet ‘70 Gene & Peggy Forsberg Kansas Kiwanis Jim ‘65 & Marge Ruhnke Elsie Brazelton ‘71 Rick Miles Tyler Foundation Rocky ‘99 & Carly James & Peggy Franken Beverly Miller ‘47 Dan ‘76 & Marcia Rodger & Julie Karn Ruhnke David ‘82 & Mary Ukena Brenner John & Gina Franken Donald Miller ‘62 Richard Karnowski ‘74 James & Barbara ‘62 Brian & Brook Waggoner Emily Bruning ‘38 Byron Fry ‘73 Raymond Miller ‘54 Donna Keebler ‘50 Rupe Walter & Mary Yost Trust Jane Bruning ‘77 Marvin & Linda Gaither Monsanto Dan ‘74 & Roxann Kell Roger ‘70 & Joyce Rush Roger ‘89 & Lisa ‘89 Wendell ‘04 & Marsha Jere & Patty ‘50 Bruning Terence & Diane Moran Ida Schiffbauer ‘63 Ward Ganstrom Dallas ‘00 & Andrea ‘01 Judith Bruning ‘90 Keller Dr. Craig & Julia Mosher Shawn Schneider James ‘64 & Jackie ‘70 Scott & Holly Gaylord Watts Jerry ‘63 & Wanda Bryan Francis ‘75 & Jane Kelsey Marvin & Mary Ann Daryl ‘67 & Rosemary Anthony ‘77 & Sarah Gary & Kathryn Bussing Mueller Schooler Ed ‘69 & Juliana Webb Geiger Milan Kloepfer ‘53 William ‘70 & Melody Scott Mullen ‘90 Steve & Linda Schultz Sandra Webb ‘60 Matt ‘79 & Vanetta ‘78 Van & Viola Koelliker Butrick Susan Myers Raymond & Marilyn ‘56 Geiger Lyndon & Anne ‘72 Jeffrey ‘87 & Michel ‘91 Carolyn Campbell Harold & Larhoda Neher Scott Wehrman Dr. William ‘98 & Kufahl James & Leslie White Capstan Ag Catherine ‘02 L3 Communications Brett ‘05 & Brittney ‘07 John & Karen ‘67 Severin Systems, Inc. Geisendorf Systems Neibling Edith Shear Kevin ‘91 & Kim ‘94 White Roger ‘60 & Donna Brad ‘77 & Becky ‘78 Mike & Marie Lamb Lorraine Neibling ‘49 William ‘82 & Deann ‘82 Larry ‘64 & Marilee ‘64 Caudle Gilmore Duane Lanter NEK SEN Coyote Shields Hunters Assn., LLC White Robert ‘79 & Patti ‘78 Glacial Hills Richard & Donna Lanter Sarah Sifers ‘12 Chauza NEKTC Foundation David & Connie Whitmer Karen Glennon P.E.O. Jo Ann Larson Michael & Kimberly ‘90 Chad & Heather Clark Mary Nesbitt Simpson Krista Wilgers ‘15 Dan & Mary Lou Glynn Matthew Leahy D.D.S ‘01 Tracey Nicodemus ‘88 BJ & Michelle Smith Les ‘92 & Rosemary ‘87 William Gordon ‘56 Jim & Sheryl Lear Gordon ‘79 & Joy Wilkerson Roger ‘66 & Esther Tracey Niehues ‘88 Marjorie Smith ‘48 Katherine Lear ‘43 David Wilson ‘71 ‘79 Clary Gormley William ‘67 & Marion ‘04 Stephen ‘65 & Suzan James ‘79 & Joy ‘81 Kenneth & Cindy Clontz Noll Smith John & Bonnie Grant’s Repair Lednicky III Winchester Great Western Campus Tyler ‘09 & Stephanie Tom ‘64 & Elizabeth Neil ‘08 & Jessica ’08 Derek ‘00 & Marcey ‘00 James Clulo Dining Nordman Smith Lednicky Wohlgemuth Emmett & Kathy Cole Eileen ‘79 & Damian Larry & Melinda O'Bryan Lloyd & Janet ‘61 John ‘66 & Connie John ‘72 & Jennifer Jerre ‘91 & Kim Cole Gronniger Ronald & Patricia Olson Spangler Lehman Wohlgemuth Jan ‘66 & Barbara Collins John & Merroli Haas Wayne ‘76 & Marla ‘75 Richard Stahl J.C. Leimbach ‘58 Brian ‘94 & Candi ‘94 Olson Robert & Dorothy Steele Ted ‘72 & Linda ‘74 Brad ‘86 & Jenny Clarence "Fuzz" ‘53 & Wozniak Collins Hageman Barbara Oltjen ‘69 Alan ‘67 & Linda Betty ‘85 Lewis David & Debbie ‘74 Zlab ConocoPhillips The Orscheln Industries Steinbrink Foundation 11 CONNECTION | 2019-20 | FOUNDATION ALUMNI NOTES @Marty Allen “Jeff Abbott and family stopped by 1950s neurosurgeon, at the age of 29, the house today. It was a big surprise to go into practice in the United and nice to see old players. He was Donald Harter ‘57 attended the States. a QB back in 2000-01 from Blue 2019 Alumni Games and the Home Springs, KS. Makes a great day seeing attended old HCC Alumni!” Opener Game Day Reception. Mark Bradshaw ‘69 HCC and was involved in the James Hosier ‘59 attended the Who’s Who Among Students the Alumni Board by assisting at October 5th home football game. in American Junior Colleges, the registration table. He enjoyed visiting with Ron drama and choir. He completed Joy (Shay) Meyer ‘71 and Tuley ’65. his BS in biology at Kansas State husband, Wayne ’71, attended 1960s University. Mark taught school for the 2019 Alumni Games. Joy is an

11 years in three different Christian English Specialist at HCC. Wayne Prentice Olson ‘76 and Roger Caudle ‘60 schools. He married after KSU and his wife, Marla ’75, attended wife Donna attended the Ag Wayne Meyer ‘71 and wife, Joy and has a son, daughter and three the 2019 Alumni Games. After Appreciation Day on October (Shay) ’71, attended the 2019 grandchildren. Mark has traveled receiving his AS from HCC, he 19, 2019. Bendena State Bank Alumni Games. around the world and all over the attended Kansas State University. sponsored the meal. U.S. He enjoys camping, hiking, Ted Collins ‘72 attended the He is a teacher at the Hiawatha Barbara (Peterson) Rupe ‘62 and studying the Bible. Mark has 2019 Alumni Games. He serves High School. and husband, Jim, attended the been on seven mission trips. He as a member of the Foundation Warren Bauman ‘78 and wife, 2019 Alumni Games. worked for the City of Wichita for Board. Shari ’78, attended the Board 29 years before retiring. Thomas Smith ‘64 and wife, Gregory Delzeit ‘72 attended Appreciation Event in November 2019. Elizabeth, attended the 2019 1970s the 2019 Alumni Games. Home Opener Tailgate and Shari (Denton) Bauman ‘78 Paul Crawford ‘70 and wife, Glendon Hartman ‘73 attended Game Day Reception. Tom is the attended the 2019 Alumni Games Linda, attended the 2019 Alumni the 2019 Alumni Games. He is a Chairman of the Board of Trustees and assisted as an alumni board Games. He volunteered as a member of the Alumni Board and for HCC. member with the concession member of the Alumni Board by volunteered at the registration stand. Ron Tuley ‘65 attended the managing the give-away table. table. October 5th home football game. They also attended the 2019 Patti (Batchelder) Chauza Linda (Howerton) Collins ‘74 He enjoyed visiting with Jim Home Opener Tailgate and Game and her husband, Robert attended the 2019 Alumni Games. ‘78 Hosier ‘59, Bob ‘65 & Jane ‘65 Day Reception and Homecoming ‘79, attended the 2019 Alumni She volunteered as an alumni Clinton from Lawrence, Russell 2019. They assisted by helping set Games. She received her BS from board member working the Karn ‘74, and Bill Batchelder ‘65. up for the Tailgate and serving at Northwest Missouri State after concessions. After attending HCC, the Registration Table. Paul and graduating from HCC. Martin Allen ‘66 attended the Linda continued her education at Linda were the recipients of the 2019 Alumni Games. He serves as the University of Kansas where Doris Delzeit ‘78 attended the Alumni Service Award during the a member of the Alumni Board. she earned a degree in Science 2019 Alumni Games and assisted 2019 Homecoming event. Roger Gormley ‘66 and his Education. as an alumni board member with Ken McCauley ‘70 and his the concession stand. wife, Esther, attended the 2019 Russel Karn ‘74 attended the wife, Mary ’70, attended the Ag Alumni Games. He volunteered 2019 Home Opener Tailgate and Mark Rounds ‘78 attended the Appreciation Day. Ken was the as a member of the Alumni Board Game Day Reception. He serves 2019 Alumni Games. guest speaker for the event. Ken and helped with the giveaway/ as a member of the Board of and Mary are supporting the Ag Robert Chauza ‘79 and his prize table. Trustees. program with a scholarship. wife, Patti ’78, attended the 2019 Sharon (Harter) Bauman Marla (Jones) Olson ‘75 and Alumni Games. Robert (Bob) Mary (Pauly) McCauley ‘70 and ‘68 attended the 2019 Alumni her husband, Wayne ’76, attended attended Northwest Missouri husband, Ken ’70, attended the Games. She spent 30 years in the 2019 Alumni Games. Marla State after graduating from HCC. Ag Appreciation Day. education and retired in 2014. volunteered as an alumni board He is the system security engineer Four of her five children and two Jack McCush ‘70 was involved member by selling alumni shirts. for L3 Harris. He is hoping to retire grandchildren graduated from in football and drama while soon. James Chadwick ‘76 attended HCC and she has one grandchild attending HCC. He is married to Mizzou and worked for a year Joy (Koelliker) Clary ‘79 and currently attending. wife, Mary, and is a retired teacher. with the railroad before attending husband, Gordon, attended the Dr. Mark Anderson ‘69 was John Tankesley ‘70 worked HCC. He came to HCC to play 2019 Alumni Games. inducted into the Academic Hall for the Ford Motor Company for baseball for his prior high school of Fame as the 2019 Distinguished 35 years. He retired as a plant football coach, Ron Dupree. Alumni. He is a board-certified manager. He is married to wife, Jim is married and lives in neurosurgeon who has been in Annette (Jeschke) ’70. Since Cameron, MO. He retired solo-practice since 1981. After retirement, he enjoys traveling from Southern Glazier liquor attending Highland, Anderson and following grandkids. company after many years. went on to earn an MD from the Michael Higgins ‘71 and his University of Kansas Medical wife, Barbara, attended the School and train at Stanford 2019 Alumni Medical Center Department Sandra Webb ‘60 and Janet Peuker Spangler Games. Mike of Neurosurgery. The Seneca, ‘61 pictured with Amy Spangler Flora ‘94 and volunteered as Executive Director of the HCC Foundation, Kansas, native was the youngest a member of Keith Jaloma.

ALUMNI NOTES | 2019-20 | CONNECTION 12 1980s Jerome Stone ‘87 attended the 2019 Alumni Games. While attending, he had the opportunity to visit with many individuals Debbie (Mueller) Fee ‘80 and (coaches and instructors) from his time at HCC; Greg Delzeit, Marty husband, Randy ’80, attended Allen, Glenna Batchelder, Esther Gormley, Wayne Olson and David the 2019 Alumni Games. Reist. He also spoke with the HCC President, Deborah Fox and Randy Fee ‘80 and his wife, Executive Director of the Foundation, Keith Jaloma. Debbie ‘80, attended the 2019 Alumni Games. Judith (Dawson) Dienst ‘83 1990s Clinton Jones ‘80 is the Senior volunteers with the National Designer at Burns & McDonnell. Military Family Association on Brenda Bauman ‘90 attended During his time at HCC, he their scholarship committee. She the 2019 Alumni Games and the played football and baseball is a Parent Advocate for military 2019 Home Opener Game Day (first year 1978 under Marty members with special needs Reception. After graduating Allen; 1979 under Carl Heinrich). children. She has four children from HCC, she received her BS Kay (Thompson) Duncan He was also the Resident and two grandchildren. Her in exercise science from Kansas ‘95 attended the 2019 Alumni Assistant at Ellis Hall. husband is Brig Gen James H. State University. She is the PTA/ Games. ATC at Mosaic Physical Therapy. Tommy Mitchell ‘81 attended Dienst with the USAF. Aurelia (Trywianska) All of her children have attended the 2019 Alumni Games and the Kollasch ‘98 is the Director Michael McNary ‘83 attended HCC as well! Home Opener Tailgate. the 2019 Alumni Games. of Institutional Research and Brenda (Dickinson) McNary Jerre Cole ‘91 and his family Analytics at the University Bobby Jo Davis ‘84 attended attended the 2019 Alumni of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, ‘82 attended the 2019 Alumni the 2019 Alumni Games as Games. After attending HCC, Games. He is the HCC men’s Virginia. well as the 2019 Home Opener head basketball coach. Brenda received her teaching Tailgate. Amy (Howard) Lampe ‘99 degree after attending Emporia Evette Edmondson ‘91 Amy is a Registered Nurse for State University and KU. She Rodney Mays ‘84 attended the attended the 2019 Alumni the Bentonville Schools and teaches at Hayden High School 2019 Alumni Games as well as Games and participated in Circle of Life Hospice. in Topeka, Kansas. the 2019 Home Opener Tailgate. the 5K. She also attended the Lindsey (Kufahl) Helt ‘99 is 2019 Home Opener Game Day Dale Taylor ‘82 attended the Barbara (Tuggle) Morrow the Senior Director of Human Reception. After graduating 2019 Alumni Games. ‘84 attended the 2019 Alumni Resources for the Walmart from HCC in 1991, Evette Games and participated in Headquarters in Arkansas. Richard Todd ‘82 attended the basketball game. Barb attended the University of North the 2019 Alumni Games and stays busy with work and also Dakota where she received her Darcy (Tice) Lucas ‘99 the Home Opener Game Day coaching. She still enjoys playing BA in Social Science. She is a attended the 2019 Alumni Reception. After graduating basketball in her spare time. paraprofessional at the KCKPS Games. While there, she from HCC with his AA degree, USD 500. When she can find the enjoyed catching up with former Michael Todd ‘84 attended Richard attended the University time between her two jobs, she classmates/teammates, Jenn the 2019 Alumni Games and the of Kansas and Missouri Western enjoys exercising. Alley ‘99 and Christina Walker- State. He received his BSBA 2019 Home Opener Game Day Clark ‘99. All three alums Elizabeth (Gilfillan) Koranda in accounting. He is a CPAV Reception. After graduating with enjoyed getting to see their ‘93 attended the 2019 Alumni Insurance Financial Examiner his AA from HCC, Mike attended former volleyball coach, Glenna Games and volunteered as a for the Kansas Insurance Baker University and received Batchelder. Darcy is married to member of the Alumni Board by Department. his BS in Education/Business. husband, Jeffrey Lucas, and they assisting with the 5K. She also He lives in Baldwin City with have 2 daughters, Madelyn (6) participated with the cheer/ his wife, Shelly. Mike is a State and Olivia (2). She is the school dance teams. Gaming Executive for the Kansas counselor at Park Hill High Lottery. Rachel Smith ‘93 is the HCC School in Kansas City, Missouri. Wellness Center Office Assistant. Jennifer Alley ‘99 attended Tracy Bourne ‘83 on a lake trip with She attended the 2019 Alumni the Alumni Games with Darcy HCC buddies. Greg Towsley driving, Games and volunteered as a Steve Robertson in the middle and Lucas ‘99 and Christina Walker- member of the Alumni Board by Mike Connel on the right. Clark ‘99. They enjoyed catching helping sell alumni shirts. up not only with each other attended John Twombly ‘84 Shawn Marney ‘94 retired but also with former volleyball the 2019 Alumni Games as from Nike and then worked for coach, Glenna Batchelder. well as the 2019 Home Opener Dayco Products as a Systems Jenn is the Hotel Director of Tailgate and Game Day Analyst. He is currently the Sales for the Bluemont Hotel in Reception. He volunteered to Senior Business Systems Analyst Manhattan, Kansas. help grill food for the Alumni Craig Burnes ‘83 attended for Radians, Inc. Christina Walker-Clark ‘99 the 2019 Alumni Games and the Board concessions stand. Tamara Serna ‘95 attended attended the 2019 Alumni Home Opener Tailgate. After Betty (Willits) Lewis ‘85 the 2019 Alumni Games. Games. After graduating from receiving his AA at HCC, he attended the 2019 Alumni After attending HCC, Tammy HCC, Christina received her BSW received his BS at Emporia State Games. graduated from Ottawa at Fort Hays State University University. He is now retired. Joyce (Montfoort) Scheck University. She is married and has been a school counselor Craig Cunningham ‘83 ‘85 attended the 2019 Alumni to husband, Joe, and she is since 2004. She works for attended the 2019 Home Games and participated in the a teacher and a coach. Her the Oakland School District in Opener Tailgate and Game Day basketball game. daughter, Aliks, is an Alumni Oregon. She is married to Jeff Reception. Scholarship recipient and is on Clark. the softball team at HCC. 13 CONNECTION | 2019-20 | ALUMNI NOTES 2000s HCC head baseball coach. Dan’s Doug Self ‘07 went on to Fort and participated in the 5K and wife, Jessica ‘19, is the Director Hays State where he graduated the volleyball games. After Heidi (Carter) Jordan of Residential Life and they have with a Bachelor’s in Recreation attending HCC, she received her ‘00 and husband, Scott 2 sons, Easton and Kaden. and Sports Management BFA degree in Graphic Design ‘00, attended and facilitated from Fort Hays State University. Brett Kell ‘04 attended the in 2010 and his Master’s in the 2019 Alumni Games and She is the Graphic Designer for 2019 Home Opener Tailgate and Sports Administration in 2012. specifically softball. They both Biship-McCann. Julie is married Game Day Reception. Doug is the Assistant Athletic work at HCC. Heidi is the head Director of Media Relations for to Braden Hynek and they have a softball coach. Robert Brubaker ‘06 attended Southwestern Oklahoma State daughter, Kambrie. Kansas Wesleyan in Salina after Scott Jordan ‘00 and University. Miranda (Wilgers) Jones ‘11 HCC on a football scholarship. wife Heidi ‘00 attended and attended the 2019 Alumni Games He met his wife, Lori, at Kansas Tyler Nordman ‘09 and facilitated the 2019 Alumni and participated in volleyball. Wesleyan and they have been his wife, Stephanie, attended Games specifically softball. They After graduating from HCC, she married for 11 years with two the 2019 Alumni Games. both work at HCC. Scott is the received her marketing degree boys Mason (7) and Max (6). After graduating from HCC in Associate head softball coach. from Kansas State University. They currently reside in Abilene, 2009, Tyler attended Newman She is the Director of Serve Dallas Keller ‘00 and wife, Kansas. Lori is a teacher at University where he earned Central at Central Community Andrea ‘01 (and family), attended Solomon USD 393. his bachelor’s degree in the 2019 Alumni Games. Communication. Tyler is the Church in Wichita. Miranda is serves After HCC, Dallas attended Jeni (Fee) Flach ‘06 Associate Athletic Director for married to Nick Jones. as the Alumni Board President. Benedictine College receiving Butler Community College. He She attended the 2019 Alumni his BS in Elementary Education. and Stephanie, have one son, Games. She participated in the He then received his master’s in one-year old Tucker. volleyball and basketball games. education from Baker University. After graduating from HCC He is currently teaching at @tnord4 and receiving her Associates of Doniphan West School District. “Great to see @cdclark98 and @ Science Degree, Jeni attended leahrader ‘16 tonight!! Met these two as Jeffrey Abbott ‘01 started Northwest Missouri State students at @hccscotties and happy to a business in 2004/05 after University where she earned see them doing well!” finishing up school at CMSU. her bachelor’s degree in Ag He is the owner and founder of Business. She is employed 2010s ORI. He has built the business to with Cargill where she is the Jesse Marriott ‘10 and wife, the largest portable restrooms maintenance supervisor. She is Taylor ‘10, attended the 2019 company in the Kansas City married to Richard. They have Alumni Games. He also attended Metro. His business provides one son, Lane Michael and one the 2019 Home Opener Tailgate Benjamin Blecha ‘12 attended services at the major sporting on the way. events (KC Royals,SportingKC and Game Day Reception. He the 2019 Alumni Games. Ben is Soccer, Nascar track)&parks and Nikki (Baker) Holder ‘06 volunteered by grilling hotdogs an NDOT mechanic. He stays attended the 2019 Alumni Games recreation throughout the city, and serving beverages at the busy with work and farming. and participated in the alumni tailgate. along with 2500+ units on all Lexy Clark ‘12 is the Director of volleyball game. After attending construction sites. He’s happy to Taylor (Twombly) Marriott ‘10 Advising at HCC and is an active HCC, Nikki attended Regency say that he employs 25+ people is the Admissions Representative member of the Alumni Board. Beauty School. She is the owner and has a great family owned at HCC. She and husband, Jesse She attended the 2019 Home of Branded Beauty in Hiawatha, business feel. He is married ‘10, attended the 2019 Alumni Opener Tailgate and Game Day KS. She is married to Bryan to wife, Amanda, who works Games and volunteered by Reception and volunteered Holder. They have one son. at Children’s Mercy Hospital helping the Alumni Board sell by selling alumni shirts at the in KCMO for the last 12 years. William ‘Billy Bob ‘Orsagh alumni shirts. She also attended tailgate. They have 3 children, 6-year-old ‘06 is self-employed in oil & the 2019 Home Opener Tailgate Lauren Massey ‘13 attended Cameron is their youngest. They gas. His wife, Christina, is a and Game Day Reception. the 2019 Alumni Games and also have twin 10-year-old girls, law assistant at MVBA Law. Mackenzie (McCartney) participated in the Alumni Avery and Kaydence. Jeff stays Billy Bob was football KJCCC Trumble ‘11 attended the 2019 softball games. She is a teacher involved with all kinds of sports offensive MVP All American. Alumni Games and participated in Sabetha, Kansas, and coaches and activities throughout the Conner Hampton ’07 after in the 5K as well as the volleyball high school softball. city. leaving HCC, spent eight years games. Mackenzie received Andrea (Collins) Keller ‘01 as a college basketball coach at her MA in Speech Language and her husband, Dallas ‘00 UMKC in Kansas City. He met, Pathology. She is the Speech (and family), attended the 2019 Lydia, at UMKC and they married Language Pathologist for the Alumni Games. After receiving in 2018. Conner and Lydia live Superior Public Schools. She her AA and AS from HCC, she in Wichita, KS and both do married Sean Trumble in June attended Northwest Missouri non-profit work. Conner enjoys 2018. State where she received both exercising, Chiefs Football and Julie (Sperfslage) Hynek ‘11 her bachelor’s and master’s chasing Crew around the house. degrees in education. She is attended the 2019 Alumni Games the Higher Education Director @Sherelia Webb Bowers at Missouri Western State University. “My wow moment. Taylor Marriott ‘10 came through my checkout line. I saw the “H” on her sweater and asked if it was Highland Community Daniel Dulin ‘04 attended the College. She replied “yes”. I told her I was Class of 1980. During my 2019 Alumni Games. He is the time at Highland, I met some of her family and friends!”

ALUMNI NOTES | 2019-20 | CONNECTION 14 @Michaela Todd Haley Donaldson ‘18 attended “The #ScottieNation is everywhere! This morning I had the privilege to the 2019 Alumni games and meet HCC 1957 alum and Heritage donor, Bill Walters at The Heritage participated in the Alumni Foundation breakfast with donors and interns! It amazes me how Softball Games. my ties to Highland follow me wherever I go, even all the way to D.C. #AlwaysAScottie” Aubry Hernandez ‘18 attended the 2019 Alumni Games. ...2010s Marli Mears ‘15 attended Samantha Moran ‘18 attended Lisa (Malchow) Blecha ‘13 the 2019 Alumni Games and the 2019 Alumni games and attended the 2019 Alumni participated in cheer. She participated in the Alumni Games. After graduating from currently works at Cargill Inc as Softball Games. HCC, she attended Peru State the Farm Marketer/Sales. She her Associate in Arts degree, Liam Nevin ‘18 attended College and received her stays busy with work and enjoys Michaela attended Emporia the 2019 Alumni Games. He is Bachelor’s Degree in Education. taking trips and baking. currently attending Missouri She is currently a teacher. State University, majoring Krista Wilgers ‘15 attended in communications/political Western State University. Not Jill (Sarver) Morrison ‘13 the 2019 Alumni Games. When science. She graduated with her only is he an alum but he was attended the 2019 Alumni she attended HCC, she was bachelor’s degree in December also an employee of HCC. He Games. After graduating from involved in Track and Field. After 2019. was the Assistant to the Director HCC, she went on to Fort Hays graduating, she attended K-State of Student Life as well as to Mackenzie Brewer ‘17 State University where she and received her BA in English. the Director of Residential Life. attended the 2019 Alumni earned her degree in General She enjoys traveling and stays Liam announced the Scottie Games as well as the 2019 Home Studies. She is married to busy with work. Basketball Games. husband, John, and is a stay at Opener Game Day Reception. Michaela Serrioz ‘16 attended Cassidy Greer ‘19 attended home mom. After graduating from HCC, she the 2019 Alumni Games. She attended Northwest Missouri the 2019 Alumni Games. Keaton Blevins ‘13 and Emma graduated from Ottawa State University and received her McKinley Jeanneret ‘19 Hill ‘14 were married on August University with a bachelor’s in BS in Agriculture. She now works attended the 2019 Alumni games 24, 2020. Psychology after leaving HCC. as the Digital Coordinator for and participated in the Alumni Allyne Clark ‘14 attended She was also employed by HCC Angus Media. Softball Games. as the Athletic Director Assistant the 2019 Alumni Games and Joshua Clary ‘17 is the Director Kennedy Meyer ‘19 attended and assistant volleyball coach. participated in the Alumni of Student Life. Josh received the 2019 Alumni games and She is now pursuing her master’s Softball Games. his master’s degree and will participated in the Alumni degree. Paige Crawford ‘14 attended be continuing his education to Softball Games. Henli Weaver ‘16 attended obtain a Doctorate Degree in the 2019 Alumni Games. Kelly Uthe ‘19 attended the 2019 Alumni Games and Higher Education Administration Taylor Zimmerman ‘14 the 2019 Alumni games and participated in the Alumni from the University of Southern attended the 2019 Alumni participated in the Alumni Softball Games. Mississippi. Games and participated in the Softball Games. Alumni Softball Games. Michaela Todd ‘17 attended Tristan Speer ‘17 attended the the 2019 Alumni Games and 2019 Alumni Games and assisted Derek Gibson ‘15 attended the participated in cheer. After with the football mini-camp. 2019 Home Opener Tailgate. graduating from HCC with @hccscotties Cassidy Greer ‘19 pictured BIRTHS with McKinley Jeanneret ‘19

Elizabeth Belter ‘17 & Brandon four) and Brittie (age two). Amarra Lee ‘11 & A.J. Downing Tucker Douglas, on August 21, Cluck welcomed baby boy, Conner ’07 & Lydia Hampton welcomed August JaNe’ Downing, 2019. Harvey, on April 2, 2019 welcomed baby boy, Crew Mack, on December 30, 2019. Chase ’08 & Allison Smith Sienna (Werner) ‘19 & Joshua in March of 2019. Dustin ’08 & Kristen Libel welcomed baby girl, Lennox, on Clary ‘17 welcomed baby boy, Morgan Helmstetter ‘12 & welcomed baby girl, Jolee, in June September 6, 2019, home to big brother, Maddox. Crew Carter, on June 3, 2020. Brett Dunlap welcomed baby 2020. McKayla (Brezina) ‘14 & boy, Benson, on July 27, 2019. Ross ‘12 & Hannah (Lackey) Kassiday (Blevins) ‘15 & Zach Bryson Cluck welcomed baby Michelle (Johnson) ’15 & Libel welcomed baby girl. Lake Stanton welcomed baby boy, Michael, on July 22, 2020. boy, Ripp William, on August 8, Michael ’11 Hurd welcomed Jane, in March 2020. 2020. baby girl, Aurora Jae, in January Kole ‘08 & Whitney (Stock) Michael ‘13 & Cortney Daniel ‘04 & Jessica (Cheek) 2020 home to big brother, Jaxsen McCauley welcomed baby girl, (Thompson) Stonebarger Dulin ‘19 welcomed baby boy, (age three). Ainsley Ann, April 2020, along welcomed baby girl, Eleanor Mae Kaden, on September 1, 2019. Taylor (Cooper) ‘17 & Tristan with big brother, James (age four). on June 1, 2020. Lance ’16 & Katrina (Tharman) Hurla welcomed baby girl, Arionne Moore ‘13 & Devon Crystal (Wissman) ‘04 & Eric ’16 Ernzen welcomed baby boy, Tainslee May, on June 16, 2020, Lyons welcomed baby girl, Nola Tracy ‘02 welcomed baby girl, Blake Easton, on March 21, 2020. home to big brother, Talon age June, on June 2, 2020. She was Charlotte, in April of 2020. two. Brandon ’05 & Blair Geiger welcomed by big brother, Cairo, Jackie (Lysaght) ’11 & Sawyer age two. welcomed baby boy, Braven Zach ‘11 & Katylin (Blevins) ’11 Vertin welcomed baby girl, Matthew, on August 4, 2010, Lee ‘12 welcomed baby girl, Tyler ‘09 & Stephanie Eloise Ann, on May 23, 2020, home to siblings Bennett (age Austyn Elizabeth, on August 10, Nordman welcomed baby boy, home to big sister, Nora. 2020. 15 CONNECTION | 2019-20 | ALUMNI NOTES IN MEMORIAM 1930s Leo Edward Becker ‘59 of Daniel Kell ‘74 of Leavenworth, Sandra (Hanenkrat) Roush ‘93 Lone Jack, Missouri, passed away Kansas, passed away on April 26, of Holton, Kansas, passed away on Emily Isobel ‘Emibel’ (Lucas) on October 21, 2019. 2020. October 15, 2019. Bruning ‘38 of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on 1960s Kathryn (Cummings) Carter Paula (Ott) Segrest ’94 of ‘75 of Troy, Kansas, passed away Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away on November 6, 2019. Patricia (Hogue) Koelliker ‘60 on September 3, 2019. April 13, 2020. 1940s of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away on August 24, 2020. Clifford Hawk ‘75 of Highland, Thomas E. Dorrell ’95 of Rosalie (Pape) Koppa ‘42 of Kansas, passed away on August Highland, Kansas, passed away on Carroll L. Williams ‘61 of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away 13, 2020. December 7, 2019. on June 26, 2019. Holton, Kansas, passed away on October 13, 2019. 1980s 2000s Alice (Craige) Tryon ‘42 of Robinson, Kansas, passed away Judith Wilson ‘62 of Kansas Carolyn (Whetstine) Saunders Patricia Jo Blacketer ’09 of on September 11, 2019. City, Missouri, passed away on ‘83 of Troy, Kansas, passed away Atchison, Kansas, passed away on July 3, 2020. on March 7, 2020. October 22, 2019. Katherine (Overfield) Lear ‘43 of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away Richard Gilkison ‘64 passed Brad Lee Marten ‘85 of Onaga, Nema (Davis) Brown ’11 of on February 26, 2020. away on April 2, 2018. Kansas, passed away on July 28, Horton, Kansas, passed away on 2019. January, 24, 2020. Sidney C. Hargis ‘44 of Michael Van Davenport ‘66 of Highland, Kansas, passed away Atchison, Kansas, passed away on Bettie (Herring) Fritch ‘88 Cassandra (Carl) Minde ’17 of on January 13, 2020. August 2, 2019. of Troy, Kansas, passed away on Holton, Kansas, passed away on March 4, 2020. August 31, 2019. Ellen (Holden) Land ‘44 of Leonard Marsh Rush ‘66 of Basehor, Kansas, passed away on Highland, Kansas, passed away Ann Hopp ‘88 of Hiawatha, Friends of the College February 16, 2020. on March 14, 2018. Kansas and formerly Highland, Helen Irene (Johnson) Kansas, passed away on 1970s Neibling of Highland, Kansas, 1950s December 13, 2019. passed away on February 25, Richard Honeyman ‘70 of Arnold Dwayne Dorrell ‘53 of 1990s 2020. Saint Charles, Missouri, passed Seneca, Kansas, passed away on away on May 14, 2019. August 6, 2020. Paula Clem ‘92 of Lancaster, Gerald ‘Fed’ Rosenberger of Kansas, passed away on July 14, Highland, Kansas, passed away on Elsie Brazelton ‘71 of Roselle (Schmille) Slaughter 2020. June 19, 2020. ‘54 of Wathena, Kansas, passed Manhattan, Kansas, passed away away on July 17, 2020. on August 24, 2019. Nancy (Schulze) Tilton ‘92 of Patricia (Idol) Rosenberger of Highland, Kansas, passed away on Highland, Kansas, passed away on Nancy Painter ‘72 of Sabetha, Julia Kern ‘55 of Stover, Missouri, September 29, 2019. August 2, 2020. passed away on November 1, 2019. Kansas, passed away on June 26, 2020. Christina M. Davis ’93 of Maryellen (Peterson) Neibling Marlene (Dorrell) Hanf ‘56 of Robinson, Kansas, passed away of Highland, Kansas, passed away Terry Joyce ‘74 of Shawnee Atchison, Kansas, passed away on on July 18, 2019. on August 14, 2020. December 5, 2019. Mission, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2019.

In memory of Hawk spent 39 years teaching at HCC where he developed the CLIFFORD HAWK agriculture curriculum, started an 1955-2020 agriculture club, taught classes and served on numerous committees. He Clifford W. Hawk was known by many as a “sheep is credited with teaching over 1,000 nut”. He was a member of the American Society agriculture students and having of Animal Science, a Certified Animal Science approved the first Agriculture member being certified in animal nutrition and Computer class in the state of sheep production, four National sheep associations, Kansas by the Kansas Department Kansas National Education Association, a lifetime of Education. member of the Highland Community College Alumni Association and Atchison County Fair On December 4, 2019, the Highland Community association serving on the fair board and was sheep College Board of Trustees awarded Hawk the superintendent for over 20 years. status of Faculty Emeritus. Hawk graduated from Highland Community College “Cliff gave more time and energy to our college (HCC) with an Associate of Science degree in 1975. than any other individual that I have known since He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Animal I started at Highland. We appreciate the Board of Science and in Agronomy from Missouri Western Trustees giving him Faculty Emeritus status,” said State College in 1977. He then completed his Master Harry Moeller, Faculty Association President and of Science in Agriculture Education from Kansas Instructor of Biology at HCC. State University in 1979. HCC plans to name their agriculture facility the ‘Clifford W. Hawk Agriculture Center.’

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372 GRADUATES 25 PERCENT 4174 STUDENTS 58 percent Full-time ENROLLED Associate Degrees employees are 42 percent Technical Certificates HCC ALUMNI

62 percent HCC AS A COMPANY 9-county service area over $20 MILLION 62% 22 percent 22% outside Kansas counties 16 percent almost 500 16% out-of-state EMPLOYEES

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