GREEN&GOLD THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
VISUALIZE PROGRESS Rocky is building the future now
PRESIDENT’S MEDAL
Dr. William and Merilyn Ballard recognized with prestigious award
Why we give to RMC We support Rocky Mountain College because we believe the school plays an important role in the Billings community. Not only do students receive a quality liberal arts education experience, they become participants in a culture of community engagement. RMC is also an important partner in economic development as an employer. Funds for academic scholarships, a top-notch faculty, and modern classrooms and technology are always necessary at this forward-moving institution. Competition the world, and it is essential to maintain high quality facilities and programming. RMC has a strong and long tradition in Billings, but we must continue to think of the future as we educate tomorrow’s leaders. — Greg & Eileen McDonald
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GIVING TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE, PLEASE VISIT ROCKY.EDU/GIVING OR CALL 406.657.1006.
“President Wilmouth approaches each day with a determined pursuit of excellence for RMC. His passion for the institution and its traditions is extraordinary, and his efforts are being realized in the form of increased enrollment, steadily improving retention, and the beginning of a major capital project that will serve Rocky students for decades to come.” —Rod Kastelitz, Chairman of the RMC Board
From the President
During another groundbreaking year, I am immensely grateful to you, our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community of Rocky Mountain College. This year RMC has seen a strong commitment shared by each of you, and because of that, the College is flourishing—new and returning students continue to enroll in record numbers, and we are seeing higher retention and graduation rates. I am also excited to announce that Rocky Mountain College has embarked on one of the most active periods of building and renovation in its history, which you can read about in this issue of Green & Gold ("Visualize Progress," page 28). November marked a milestone for RMC, as we announced the beginning of the public phase for the impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow capital campaign. This is one of the largest capital projects in RMC’s history and includes $15 million in renovations and additions to the Bair Science Center and $2 million in enhancements to the football stadium. For Rocky Mountain College, we embrace this opportunity for a campaign that will do more than simply reinforce RMC’s long-standing strength and traditions; it will also provide unparalleled benefits for future generations of students. This campaign reinforces a commitment to RMC’s mission to have a transformational impact in the lives of every student who walks through these doors. It has been because of alumni, parents, and friends that RMC has secured over $10 million towards the impACT campaign, and we are excited to break ground in April. Rocky Mountain College is experiencing a realization of the College’s strategic plan in a way that makes progress truly visible across campus. Our students today are the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for being a part of the impact in their lives here at Rocky Mountain College. One of our greatest rewards is having students reflect on how you have made a difference in their lives—how you have opened doors of opportunities, educated the whole person, and helped form leaders of civility and purpose. You have and continue to make that difference in helping form the future for these students. On behalf of Rocky Mountain College, thank you for your commitment and your investment in our students. I hope that you will visit us soon so that we can show you the great strides of progress we are making. Respectfully,
Dr. Robert Wilmouth Rocky Mountain College President
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Lisa Hagen, who is currently pursuing her degree in Rocky's Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, has reached impressive heights outside of the classroom, from working at the Mount Everest base camp to winning an NCAA Division I women's hockey championship. Read how the world-traveling Minnesotan found a new home in Montana and Rocky Mountain College.
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RMC By the Numbers Giving: Black Tie Blue Jeans 2015 Traditions: 107th Candlelight Dinner Trending Now Dr. William Ballard to Chair impACT Campaign Common Read 2015 Top 5 Alumni Stories: Nic Heffernan ('12) Remembering Bill Kehler
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Andrew Wildenberg of RMC's computer science department is keeping his students ahead of the curve.
BATTLIN' BEARS, FALL 2015
The fall season brought many individual and team awards to Rocky. Read about Battlin' Bears student-athletes' success in competition and in the classroom. In his new position as head coach of Battlin' Bears Football, Jason Petrino brings a family focus. Meet Petrino and the rest of the football coaching staff.
VISUALIZE PROGRESS
Rocky Mountain College is currently experiencing one of its most active periods of renovation and expansion. Read about all recently completed, currently underway, and upcoming facilities upgrades in this recurring feature.
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GREEN & GOLD MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS Publisher Andrew Keating Editor Jenny McPhail Photographers Liam Moya Paul Ruhter Student Assistants Emma Constantine Ayla Grandpre Jazmin Mitchell Megan Swanson Lia Unterholzner INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kelly Edwards Director of Major Gifts Pete Bolenbaugh Administrative Assistant Pam Erickson Director of Annual Fund Della Gardner
41% of Rocky students competed for Battlin’ Bears athletic programs in 2015
Director of Alumni Relations Daniel Parod Annual Fund Coordinator Martha Thompson Green & Gold is a publication of the RMC Office of Media and Communications. For more information, please contact 406.657.1006 or media@rocky.edu. Office of Media and Communications Rocky Mountain College 1511 Poly Drive Billings, MT 59102 Additional photos provided by Casey Page (page 31, courtesy of Billings Gazette) and Iris Pacheco (page 32).
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students who completed Aviation Winter Survival Training in the last year, including spending the night in the mountains in January.
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secured during the silent phase of the impACT campaign
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Five-year PANCE test pass rate for MPAS students, consistently above national average. Twice in the past five years, RMC students have earned a 100% pass rate.
110 unique employers for RMC student internships in 2015
Giving impACT Launch Highlights Record-Breaking Fundraiser Since its inception in 1987, the Black Tie Blue Jeans scholarship benefit has drawn record support from the Billings community each year. Rocky Mountain College’s 2015 gala was no different. Early in the evening, President Robert Wilmouth explained that RMC provides over $11 million in scholarships each year, and that “every dollar raised [goes] toward this effort, giving these talented young men and women a chance to transform their lives and communities.” Student Kobi Hudson, who is majoring in computer science, math, and physics, presented at the event and explained the importance of scholarships for students: “With the help and support of Rocky, I have been able to work on cutting-edge technology that is in orbit right now, develop an experiment that will be on the International Space Station, and sign my name on one of the world’s first self-driving cars.” Throughout the night, donors were given the opportunity to support Rocky students through a variety of live and silent auctions, as well as engaging raffles, including Heads or Tails (with comical coin flips provided by auctioneer Mert 6 Rocky Mountain College
1 Musser and Siri) and the Diamond Champagne Toast. Donors even took a turn at playing auctioneer, with a representative of each table leading the sale of centerpieces provided by Gainan’s. Also during the dinner, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kelly Edwards announced the public launch of RMC’s impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow capital campaign. “This is a defining moment in the history of Rocky Mountain College,” Edwards said. “While this campaign involves improving our facilities, this campaign is about our students and creating a better future and environment for them, the broader community, and
2 future generations.” Following the announcement, Dr. William and Merilyn Ballard were presented with the first President’s Medal for their dedication and contributions to Rocky Mountain College. Dr. Ballard is serving as chairman for the impACT campaign. (Read more about Dr. Ballard and the impACT campaign on pages 27-31.) The 2015 Black Tie Blue Jeans event raised $410,332, topping last year’s record by nearly $100,000. We hope you will join us for our next gala, which will be held on November 4. 1. Student Speaker Kobi Hudson 2. Featured Chef Jeremy Engebretson
The Scholarship Challenge at the 2015 Black Tie Blue Jeans raised just shy of $225,000 with the help of this painting by Billings artist Chance Robinson.
Faculty Spotlight Wildenberg Keeping RMC on the Bleeding Edge
Green & Gold: What brought you to Rocky Mountain College? Andy Wildenberg: My wife is a descendent of Montana homesteaders, so we had always been interested in moving the family back to Montana. Coming to RMC was not a fast process. The computer science department was young and thriving, and it looked like a place I would really like. A few years after I had made my first inquiries, my family decided to spend a year in Billings in the hope that I could get my foot in the door. It worked.
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G&G: Can you briefly explain the Urban Frontier House project and its long-term implications? AW: At its simplest, the Urban Frontier House (UFH) is an experiment to see if it is possible to have an off-grid house in the middle of the city without sacrificing affordability or modern comforts. The UFH generates its own electricity; collects, treats, and heats all of its water; and doesn’t utilize a propane tank, natural gas connection, or sewage line. It was designed carefully so that it does have toilets with water in them, a refrigerator, heated showers, and all the basics that you would expect today. The UFH uses a lot of technology and ideas on the bleeding edge: sewage treatment in the basement, ample insulation in the absence of a heating system, strategically placed skylights to allow better ventilation at night, and a DC microgrid that better matches the solar and wind power systems. At RMC, our job is to instrument the house. We are creating custom sensors that log measurements about pretty much everything about the house. This includes humidity, carbon dioxide levels, levels in the water tanks, electrical usage, weath-
er conditions, how much sunlight enters the house, etc. Each must be measured within the parameters of the project, so it can’t use a lot of power, and it can’t cost a fortune. So we are designing a pretty radical system. For example, instead of the costly normal water level sensors attached to commercial data loggers, we’re measuring with hobbyist technology: ultrasound sensors ($20) attached to Arduino microcontrollers ($10) storing the data on a single-board computer ($40). There are huge implications for both the UFH and our work instrumenting it. We will provide hard scientific data that will allow others to evaluate the success of each component of the UFH. G&G: What is the nature of the relationship between you, Rocky, and the Coder Dojo project with the local Boys & Girls Club? AW: The Coder Dojo is a place where elementary and middle school students learn how to use computers and technology to bring their own ideas to life. I first heard of Coder Dojo through a cousin who lives in Dublin. For years, I’ve been working with elementary and middle school students to gain a broader interest
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in computer science, but the Dojo idea really struck me as different and special. Instead of leading the students toward a predetermined end, we let the students develop projects and goals, and we serve as mentors. The Billings Public Library was a fantastic early supporter of the Coder Dojo, and the Dojo complemented many of their existing programs in the TECH lab for high school students. We later moved to the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Club, which had a little more capacity and a tremendous need. The students were the most motivated learners I had seen. It has been a fantastic partnership that I hope will continue for a long time. G&G: The Algae Growth And Remediation (AGAR) experiment you built with your students is now aboard the International Space Station (ISS). How did the project develop? AW: RMC took over a project originally developed by students at Billings Central Catholic High School, under the supervision of Dr. Deb Wines and NASA Hunch supervisor Dr. Flo Gold. The vision was to provide a biological system to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen for the International Space Station. In only a year, the students had developed a full prototype and was invited to send the experiment to the ISS, and the project was adopted by RMC after most of the students had graduated from BCCHS.
At this stage, the most important issues we had to address were reliability and repeatability: the old team’s lab preps were susceptible to infection, the old hardware worked inconsistently, and the sensor data errors were too significant to overlook. With a project bound for the ISS, we needed to make sure it would work perfectly the first time. After logging thousands of hours, we have replaced most of the original components and have proven the experiment is robust and repeatable. The AGAR project really is a student-run research project. They’ve developed new lab protocols, completely reworked the biology of the experiment, and handled the communication with NASA, SpaceX, and NanoRacks. To see our experiment launch from Cape Canaveral was a childhood dream come true. Unfortunately, the SpaceX rocket failed, and our experiment was lost. We were excited to get a second chance with the SpaceX launch this spring. G&G: Of all of your projects, which do you find the most rewarding? AW: The Coder Dojo. I love teaching, I love research, I love building things that have never existed before in software and hardware. It’s amazing and humbling to watch the wheels spinning in those students’ minds. They don’t know that the stuff they’re doing is supposed to be hard. They’re just doing it.
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Career 40 goals, 10 assists (all-time 2nd in goals and 2nd in points for RMC soccer), 3rd Team All-American in 2015
Whitney Mitchell (‘16) 2014 Frontier Conference Women's Basketball Newcomer of the Year, averaging 15.2 points per game in her RMC career
Alicia Bravo (‘16)
ASRMC Senator-at-Large, member of Bears Against Cancer and Tobacco-Free RMC
Traditions Roots of Higher Education Began in Rocky Soil The seeds of Rocky Mountain College were planted in the Montana Territory 11 years before Montana became a state. As the formation of the nation expanded with the construction of the railroad, people moved west—homes, barns, and schools were built and crops were planted. For the four months out of the year that didn’t include planting, chopping, or harvesting, the children would be in school. Enduring the rigors of frontier life and scarce resources, learning was encouraged; but the territorial settlers wanted more for their children—they wanted to form a “School of Higher Learning.” Through this vision came the formation of Montana Collegiate Institute in Deer Lodge (1878), Wesleyan College (1889), and Billings Polytechnic Institute (1908). The trailmakers of these schools created an open door to learning. As a “School of the Open Door,” they would offer a four-year program to anyone who was ambitious and willing to work—in return, those students would have enough funds to pay their way through school. Courses were designed based on the industries of the region and 10 Rocky Mountain College
1 instruction was planned to meet the need of individual students. Students, including those who were nearly penniless, could pay for their education by remunerative labor. The campuses had land allotted for pastures, gardens, and orchards to keep students employed during the summer months. Billings Polytechnic Institute was slated to open its doors in October 1909; however, construction had not been completed on time and the 100 students who had arrived by train, horse, or foot, had to spend the first semester in multiple Billings locations, including the basement of the library and the YMCA. On a dreary day in January 1910, the hay wagons were loaded
with trunks and furniture to move into the new buildings on campus. After arriving cold, tired, and hungry, the students, faculty, and staff who had trekked from downtown went to the dining hall to eat, but the food was sparse and the electricity had not yet been turned on. By candlelight, they dined together on some cold meat, boiled potatoes, beans, and doughnuts. In 1947, following hardships from the Great Depression and war, the three colleges became one, which the students named Rocky Mountain College, and the newly united school was located on the campus of Billings Polytechnic Institute. Rocky Mountain College continues to stand as a testament of
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Header: Candles illuminate the walk from Prescott Hall to the Bair Family Student Center 1. Early RMC students ready to work 2. Jacqueline Dundas and Tommy Eaton 3. Chairman of the RMC Board Rod Kastelitz speaks with fellow trustee John Eisenhauer during the donor appreciation cocktail hour 4. A horse and buggy bring guests to the Candlelight Dinner celebration 5. Current students, alumni, faculty, and staff gather in Bair Family Student Center
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Top Honors for Battlin’ Bears Student-Athletes 2015 brought another successful fall season for the Battlin’ Bears. Both the volleyball and the men’s soccer teams appeared in the NAIA national tournament with the men’s soccer team making it all the way to the Elite 8. In the fall season, the Battlin’ Bears recorded recognitions of 4 All-Americans, 14 All-Conference athletes, 5 NAIA Scholar Athletes, and 22 Academic All-Conference athletes. “It’s easy to be proud of what these athletes do on the field and on the court,” said Director of Athletics Bruce Parker, “but what impresses me most is how these men and women 1 perform in the classroom. That’s what we’re all about here: building wellrounded student-athletes.” The Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears will continue to have success on and The Rocky women’s soccer team finished the 2015 season with an overall reoff the field thanks to the outstanding cord of 10-5-3. The team placed 4th in the conference with a record of 7-3-1. Rachel Hein Gabi Heflin support of the coaches, staff, faculty, 1st Team All-Conference CCC Academic All-Conference and community. CCC Academic All-Conference Madi Huffman Leah Hippauf CCC Academic All-Conference 1st Team All-Conference Sami Kratofil Mandi Achten CCC Academic All-Conference 2nd Team All-Conference Lia Unterholzner CCC Academic All-Conference CCC Defensive Player of the 2nd in Conference for Week, 8/24 Game-Winning goals (3)
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The Rocky men’s soccer team finished with a 17-3-4 record overall and 11-1-1 conference record. The team finished in first place in the conference, while placing seventh in the NAIA after a National Tournament run that ended in the Elite 8. Coach Richard Duffy Eddie Cass CCC Coach of the Year CCC Academic All-Conference NSCAA West Region Coach of the Year Honorable Mention All-Conference Jack Clancy Gregor Watson 1st Team All-Conference Honorable Mention All-Conference 3rd Team NAIA All-American Cole Catlin 2nd Team NSCAA 2nd Team All-American Top 20 in NAIA for goals against average (0.88) Led conference in number of goals (12) Nick Howell Steven Forbes NAIA Scholar-Athlete 1st Team All-Conference CCC Academic All-Conference Conference Newcomer of the Year Nico Gallegos-Cordero Top 25 in NAIA for total assists (10) CCC Academic All-Conference Ben Teasdale Shivdev Hillon 2nd Team All-Conference CCC Academic All-Conference Nolan Sherwood Colin Gregory 2nd Team All-Conference CCC Academic All-Conference CCC Offensive Player of the Week, Oct. 5 Cameron Woods Donovan Luce CCC Academic All-Conference Honorable Mention All-Conference Emmett Zavitz CCC Academic All-Conference Green & Gold 13
“WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE A QUALITY PERSON AND OUTSTANDING COACH LIKE RICHARD DUFFY. HIS LEADERSHIP PRODUCES EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE PITCH.” —BRUCE M. PARKER, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS 14 Winter 2016
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The RMC volleyball team closed out the 2015 season with an overall record of 27-9 and a conference record of 9-3. The team tied for first place in the Frontier Conference for the regular season, won the conference tournament, and claimed 14th in the NAIA postseason rankings after a run at the National Tournament. Mariah Stiffarm 2nd Team NAIA All-American NAIA Scholar Athlete Frontier Attacker of the Week, 8/31 1st Team All-Conference 1st Team Northwest All-Region Academic All-Conference Ahlea Billis Frontier Conference Co-Player of the Year NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Frontier Attacker of the Week, 9/7 1st Team All-Conference 1st Team Northwest All-Region Academic All-Conference
Tori Bertsch NAIA All-American Honorable Mention NAIA Scholar Athlete Five-Time Frontier Setter of the Week NAIA National Setter of the Week, 10/12 1st Team All-Conference 1st Team Northwest All-Region Frontier Conference Setter of the Year Academic All-Conference Brooke Meyers NAIA Scholar Athlete Three-Time Frontier Defensive Player of the Week 1st Team All-Conference Frontier Conference Libero of the Year Northwest All-Region Honorable Mention Kelsey Oblender NAIA Scholar Athlete Academic All-Conference Green & Gold 15
(Volleyball continued...) Hailey Copinga Conference All-Freshman Team Aubyn Swigart 2015 Frontier Conference Champion of Character Academic All-Conference
Emily Orvis Academic All-Conference All-Tournament Team, Sheridan College Tournament Bryka Peterson Academic All-Conference All-Tournament Team, Sheridan College Tournament
Sydney Matheny Academic All-Conference Makala McDonough Academic All-Conference Tess Hellerud Academic All-Conference Morgan Karpstein Academic All-Conference
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The men’s cross country squad finished fourth in the Frontier Conference Championship behind Eddie Loughran’s 15th place finish. Loughran also represented the Battlin’ Bears at the NAIA National Championships.
Despite being in a rebuilding stage, the women’s cross country team placed fifth in the Frontier Conference Championships behind Keisha Stensby’s 20thplace finish.
The Rocky football team finished the 2015 season with an overall record of 5-6 and a conference record of 4-6. The team placed seventh in the Frontier Conference. Chase White Frontier Conference Offensive Player of the Week, 9/21 Evan Connolly Frontier Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, 8/31
Colton Wood Frontier Conference Champion of Character
Laramie Coats Frontier Conference Champion of Character
Rocky Mountain College Celebrates Champions of Character Three Battlin’ Bears athletes were selected by the Frontier Conference as Champions of Character last fall: Aubyn Swigart from the women’s volleyball team (left), Colton Wood from men’s cross country (center), and Laramie Coats from women’s cross country (right).
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Petrino Brings New Focus to RMC Football Family Family is key to Jason Petrino, who was named as Rocky Mountain College’s 17th head football coach in January. “I want to bring my family home,” Petrino said during his on-campus public interview on January 15. Originally from Kalispell, he is very familiar with the RMC football program after spending seven years on the other side of the rivalry with Carroll College, where he was first an All-Frontier Conference defensive back and later a defensive backs coach. In his Montana homecoming, Petrino is joined by his wife, Heather, who is originally from Helena, and their children Jason (age 8), Mikaylah (6), and Patrick (4). Jason and Heather also serve
as guardians for their nephew Kruz (5) and niece Danika (2). “All my life, I have wanted to coach,” Petrino said. “I was blessed to have great examples in my father and many other successful head coaches, including Joe Glenn. I want to surround myself with coaches, staff, and players who are dedicated to creating a strong family atmosphere within the football program.” Petrino and his family come to Rocky after spending the past four years with the University of South Dakota, where Jason worked under legendary head coach Joe Glenn as the Coyotes’ defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. This past season, Coyotes’ defensive unit finished in the top third of the
Missouri Valley Football Conference for several major defensive statistical categories, including overall defense, run defense, and pass defense. “I love Jason’s enthusiasm and organization, and I am excited to have him and his family join the Rocky community,” Director of Athletics Bruce Parker said. “He comes from a great coaching pedigree.” When he took the reigns from the previous head coach, Brian Armstrong, who accepted an assistant coaching position with the Montana State University Bobcats at the end of last season, Petrino stuck to his family focus, hiring his younger brother, Jared, to be the team’s co-defensive coordinator Green & Gold 17
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and special teams coordinator. Like his brother, Jared’s defensive knowledge has carried him to success at the college level. He played linebacker for the Carroll College Fighting Saints and was a member of the 2002 and 2003 NAIA National Championship teams. Jared and his wife, Alex, most recently lived in Spearfish, South Dakota, where Jared was the special teams coordinator of the Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets. Their son, Drew, was born last June. “It’s pretty special when you get to work for the person you have looked up to your entire life,” Jared said of his brother. “We have always shared ideas over the phone, but now we get the opportunity to work together on a daily basis. It’s awesome.” Also joining the full-time coaching staff are Chris Stutzriem and Ethan Hutson. Stutzriem will be the Battlin’ Bears’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, and Hutson will coach the offensive line and coordinate strength and conditioning. Hutson is no stranger to Rocky Mountain College. He was hired by Brian Armstrong last summer and helped the Battlin’ Bears offense as it averaged over 400 yards per game in the 2015 season. Son of Mark Hutson, assistant offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns, Ethan played football for Ole Miss and then utilized the NCAA graduate transfer rule to play one season for Troy University. Stutzriem is a welcome new addition to RMC football. He was most recently offensive coordina6 recruiting director, and director, 18 Rocky Mountain College
tor of football operations for William Penn. Last year, he coached the top-ranking rush offense in the country, which averaged 352 yards per game. Chris also saw a great deal of success as a player; he was quarterback for the NCAA Division I programs at the University of Wyoming and Indiana State before playing his final year at Morningside College. “This is a young group, but each has played and coached at a very high level,” Parker added. “They know how to win. We are looking forward to many successful seasons of Battlin’ Bears football with Coach Petrino at the helm.”
1. Throw-in by sophomore defender Madi Huffman during a home game against Eastern Oregon 2. Freshman forward Nolan Sherwood in action during a home game against Southern Oregon 3. Battlin' Bears volleyball team during the national anthem before a home game against Carroll College 4. Brothers Jason and Jared Petrino 5. Head Football Coach Jason Petrino 6. Offensive Coordinator Chris Stutzriem 7. Co-Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator Jared Petrino 8. Offensive Line Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach Ethan Hutson
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RMC Supports Montana Students The statement “I support Montana students” has been spreading widely across college campuses in the six years since the campaign was launched by the Montana Colleges organization. During the fall term, members of RMC’s faculty and staff participated in the program that joins the College with 28 other institutions across the Big Sky State to demonstrate how past, present, and future students can reap long-term benefits from the educational systems found in their home state. RMC’s effort was pushed through the College’s recently developed Instagram account, on which several of Rocky’s most visible faculty and administrators shared their personal stories and support of Montana students. We have included some of these stories here. Before becoming RMC’s tenth president in 2013, Dr. Robert Wilmouth (photo 1) practiced as a cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeon. He joined the College in 2008 as the director of its Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program. When asked what makes Montana students exceptional, Dr. Wilmouth replied: “They work
1 hard, they’ve got backbone, and they’re friendly.” Dan Hargrove (photo 2) is the Director of Aviation and a native Montanan. After serving 21 years as an Air Force pilot, where he had the privilege of commanding
the crews that fly the President, Vice President, and members of the President’s Cabinet for seven years, Hargrove returned home to teach the pilots of the future. “My favorite part of teaching at RMC,” he said, “is supporting future
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aviation professionals as they grow in so many areas. I love hearing them in the band and choir, watching them on the football field or volleyball court, and seeing their amazing work in an art exhibit. We’re all about the education of the whole person.” Associate Academic Vice President Dr. Jennifer Bratz (photo 3) is also an assistant professor of music and academic advisor. Despite her many hats, she emphasizes her passion for working with students on an individual basis, saying, “One of my favorite parts of advising students is that I get to know them on a personal level, not just in the classroom. I get to help them find and explore their other interests.” Shelby Jo Long-Hammond (photo 4) is an associate professor of communication studies and the director of RMC Debate, which travels for debate competitions all over the world. “One of the most satisfying parts of traveling with college students is exposing them to different cultures,” Long-Hammond stated. “It’s powerful for people to see these great places, but even more powerful when our students have an opportunity to engage with other cultures. It changes perspectives and enables students to discover more about themselves.” Student Life Office Manager Teresa Rowen (photo 5) works with virtually every student on campus. “The best part of this job is the diversity of the students I interact with,” she said. “No day is the same, and there is never a dull moment.”
As Rocky’s Academic Vice President, Dr. Stephen Germic (photo 6) is involved in some of the most important decisions for the College. But his Cabinet-level position does not keep him out of the classroom, where he still teaches as a member of the English department. Why does Dr. Germic love teaching Montana students so much? “Because they are the finest students you could ever hope for,” he said unequivocally. “Serious. Hard-working. Dedicated. I love it here.” Photo 7 features RMC’s alumni director, Daniel Parod ('15), who said that he supports Montana students because "Montana sticks with you; it becomes a part of who you are. Wherever Montana students go, they carry with them the qualities of hard work, stewardship, and cooperation that characterize our community." Montana Colleges’ mission statement reads: “Together we can show Montana students the value of education and help them see the amazing support all around them as they take this journey after high school.” Rocky Mountain College is proud to be a partner in this campaign, publicly showing support through its social media accounts and the everyday practices of our faculty and staff both on campus and within the greater community. To see more ways that our faculty, staff, and students are working together to show what a Montana education can do, follow @RockyMountainCollege on Instagram.
World Traveler Finds Home in RMC
There is no single road to Rocky Mountain College. Though deeply rooted in Montana traditions, RMC draws students from all over the world, all walks of life, to study on the beautiful campus under the Rims. For Lisa Hagen, who is now completing her first year in the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, the road to Rocky took her from home in Minnesota through England, New Zealand, Nepal, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Alaska, with various stops in Montana along the way. What makes Hagen special, though, is not where she has been; it’s what she was doing in each of these places, and how those experiences led her to a career in medical care.
Hagen received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where, during her freshman year, she was a member of the Bulldog women’s hockey team that captured the NCAA Division I National Championship in 2003, earning a trip to the White House. Hagen’s first ventures into Montana came shortly after her 2006 graduation from UMD, when she took a job as a rafting guide in Gardiner, Montana. She then took her love of the outdoors to various locations in New Zealand on a one-year work permit. One of these endeavors was working at a whitewater kayak company in exchange for building her own whitewater kayak.
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In 2007, she obtained her wilderness emergency medical technician license in Missoula. This was her first step down the path toward a career as a physician's assistant. Hagen spent the next few years in a number of roles, working four summers as a rafting guide at Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks in Alaska; as well as ski patrol in Philipsburg, Montana; Telluride, Colorado; Park City, Utah; and most recently in Big Sky, Montana. "I was once the first responder to an accident involving a teenage boy that resulted in quadriplegia," Hagen said. "I was the person that his parents were leaning on as we watched the air ambulance fly away from the mountain; they were looking to me as they attempted to comprehend the immense change that had occurred in a matter of seconds." “This was a defining insight into the impact a medical practitioner could have and helped shape my desire to further my medical training,� she added. Hagen visited Mount Everest base camp twice in a medically-focused capacity, her first trip in 2008, and her second in the spring 2015. The latter was part of an effort led by the Everest Base Camp ER to help establish a radio and communications system for emergency response at the base camp of the world’s highest peak. Knowing her long-term plans to become a physician assistant, Hagen returned to Montana, where she completed prerequisite coursework at Montana State University while working on the surgical floor of Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Shortly after her latest return from Nepal, Hagen
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are so fortunate to have a class of 36 individuals, a faculty, and a staff with the same values.” “I have been lucky to experience some amazing places around the world, but the people and beauty of Montana have always held a special place in my heart,” Hagen said. “My future goal is to be an active community member who works to provide opportunities for youth to learn about and participate in careers in science and medicine.”
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President’s Medal Recipient
Dr. William Ballard to Chair impACT Campaign At November’s annual Black Tie Blue Jeans scholarship benefit (BTBJ), Dr. William and Merilyn Ballard were awarded the inaugural President’s Medal for their longtime dedication to Rocky Mountain College’s mission and core values. Dr. Ballard’s relationship with RMC began in 1966, when he served as a part-time professor of geology. In 1973, when the College introduced a degree in the field, Dr. Ballard was named chairman of the geology department—a position he held through 1981. He then joined the Board of Trustees for twenty years, starting in 1985, and again from 2010 to 2015. He has held the position of chairman of the board, was awarded an honorary doctorate
from RMC in 1995, received the distinguished service award from the RMC Alumni Association in 1997, and was inducted into the College’s Hall of Fame in 1999. He and Merilyn received Rocky’s philanthropist of the year award in 2011. Continuing to improve Rocky Mountain College through his generosity, Dr. Ballard has agreed to serve as the chairman of RMC’s impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow campaign, a capital project to renovate and expand the Bair Science Center and upgrade the football stadium. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kelly Edwards announced Dr. Ballard’s new role with the College during BTBJ, after formally announcing that the impACT
campaign was entering the public phase. The $15 million campaign is slated for completion by fall 2017. The first phase of the stadium improvements, including the installation of artificial turf on Herb Klindt Field and stadium lights to allow for the hosting of night games, is expected to be completed before the start of the 2016 season. Phase one of the science center improvements—a new lab addition, a parking lot, landscaping, and replacement of the roof—is also scheduled for completion before classes resume in August this year. Read more about our recent and upcoming campus improvements in “Visualize Progress” on page 28. Green & Gold 27
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“AT RMC, WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A BETTER FUTURE AND A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND CIVIC-MINDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.” —PRESIDENT ROBERT WILMOUTH Before the start of the spring term, Rocky Mountain College President Bob Wilmouth stood in the newly completed Academic Resource Center. The furniture had just been installed, and Academic Vice President Stephen Germic was showing off the renovations to the Paul M. Adams Library that had wrapped up over winter break. "The new Academic Resource Center will allow us to expand and centralize our academic support services,” Germic said. “We will be able to increase support programming and staffing so that every student will have a greater opportunity for academic success at the College." Made possible by the support of the Charles M. Bair Family Trust, the Academic Resource
Center was designed to meet the academic needs of students outside the classroom, providing a full range of support services. Students can work with faculty and peer tutors to develop educational strategies toward achieving academic, vocational, and personal goals. State-of-the-art technology and various multimedia resources were also installed in the space to facilitate student success. “This plays a crucial role in our initiatives to improve retention and graduation rates,” added President Wilmouth. “We are now more capable than ever to provide learning support programs and self-development activities designed to boost academic performance.”
The upgrade to the Adams Library is just one of many facilities improvements recently completed or now underway at RMC. At the start of the 201516 academic year, students were welcomed to campus with a fresh new look and feel to their dining experience. As a part of its long-standing partnership with Rocky, Sodexo installed new counters, flooring, and buffet stations for salad, soups, and sandwiches. There is also a new “My Zone” allergy-free area that caters to guests with lactose, nut, and gluten allergies, as well as a Chef ’s Table, which features fresh, made-to-order entrees. "Sodexo has been a partner in providing the best possible experience for the students of Rocky Mountain College for 56 years," said Curt Boehm, general manager of Sodexo Campus Services at Rocky Mountain College. "We listened to the students and worked closely with them to create a higher quality dining and learning environment that will continue to adapt to their needs for decades to come." In addition to top-flight preparation areas, the dining hall received new furniture, including a lounge space where students can often be found watching programs such as March Madness or national news broadcasts. The Bear's Den coffee shop, which sits just outside the McDonald Commons dining hall, received matching upgrades, creating a consistency between the dining experiences. Sodexo also partnered with Starbucks to provide a variety of beverage options for students, faculty, staff, and visitors; and, most recently, a
partnership with Great American Bagel allowed for an expansion of food options available in the Bear's Den. Each space received wall graphics: McDonald Commons now features images to simulate RMC’s trademark masonry (as shown in the photos), while the Bear’s Den includes a wood pattern that boasts Rocky and Starbucks branding. However, the facilities changes that the entire campus is stirring about are a part of the impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow cap-
ital campaign. This endeavor will provide generations of students with state-of-the-art science classrooms and equipment in a new 33,000 square foot laboratory building, while concurrently updating the capabilities of RMC athletics programming through enhancements to Herb Klindt Field and the football stadium. The initial phase of the impACT campaign, which is chaired by Dr. William Ballard, “will not only aid existing science programs, but will enhance every student's educational experience
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as they develop into wellrounded citizens," said President Wilmouth. With construction estimated at $8.5 million, the new three-story laboratory building is scheduled for completion by the start of classes in the fall of 2017. 19,000 square feet of the facility has already been designated for specific laboratory purposes, while the remaining 14,000 square feet will remain unfinished. "The unfinished areas will offer flexibility as the needs of the College evolve," said Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kelly Edwards. The second phase will include renovation of the existing science facility, allowing for the Master in Physician Assistant Studies program to move into the Bair Science Center. This campaign also includes significant improvements to Herb Klindt Field and the football stadium. This August, when the
7 Battlin' Bears football team hits the field, led by new head coach Jason Petrino, it will be doing so on newly-installed FieldTurf, which is more durable than the current field and will improve injury prevention. The first phase of the stadium enhancement project also includes restablization of the bowl and the installation of stadium lighting. "This gives us two things: options and opportunities," said Director of Athletics Bruce Parker. "We will be able to play night games, host tournaments and conference championships, as well as offer Friday night lights games for Billings Central Catholic High School."
"These improvements to our campus are already impacting every member of the Rocky family," President Wilmouth added. "This is all about community, and we are just getting started.
This recurring section of Green & Gold will continue to provide details on progress across campus. Look for an update and photos of the new laboratory building construction and football stadium enhancements in the next installation of “Visualize Progress� this summer.
Title: RMC President Wilmouth stands in the new Academic Resource Center shortly before it opens for the spring term 2-3. Updated dining hall buffet and seating areas in McDonald Commons, taken during 2016 International Appreciation Week 4-6. Architectural renderings of completed laboratory building to be completed in August of 2017 7. Director of Athletics Bruce Parker stands next to an artist's rendering of the enhancements to Herb Klindt field that are slated to be complete this August Green & Gold 31
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Bryce Andrews Speaks on Montana Wolf Management Entering its fourth year, the Common Read program at Rocky Mountain College is dedicated to creating a community of learning and discussion. Each year, we choose a thought-provoking book for our incoming freshmen to read and discuss inside the classroom and through a number of organized events. The experience culminates in a keynote address by the author. Last year, following programs centered around Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones, the College was thrilled to incorporate a series of events and reading materials that landed close to home for many Rocky students, faculty, and 32 Rocky Mountain College
staff. Throughout the fall term, students read Bryce Andrews’ memoir Badluck Way: A Year on the Ragged Edge of the West, winner of the 2014 Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award. “Andrews gave a great talk that addressed many of the social and ecological issues of concern to our students,” Academic Vice President Steve Germic commented after the keynote event. “Our faculty and staff were able to build a wide range of programs to supplement his book and demonstrate its importance, particularly in Montana.” Badluck Way explores Andrews' experiences as a former city kid working on the Sun Ranch in southwest Montana, an area in which many ranchers have strug-
gled to coexist with the growing wolf population. He visited several RMC classrooms during his visit and shared stories about what he learned while tracking the wolves that were attacking the ranch’s cattle, and how we can better manage the conflict between economic ambition and animal instinct. Keenan Hendrickson, a sophomore and third-generation cattle rancher from Florence, Montana, spoke highly of his one-on-one with Andrews: “He understood that it’s not always black-andwhite when dealing with wolves. I learned a lot from his book and from speaking with him, and I was glad I could provide him with my own experiences protecting my family’s business from wolves.”
LARGEST INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION (BY COUNTRY) Sweden United Kingdom Ireland France Austria
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Alumni Stories Building a Winning Tradition Beyond Billings Battlin’ Bears men’s soccer has enjoyed enough success that one might think it is a team with long-standing traditions that has been around for decades. Coach Richard Duffy has led the team to four conference titles—the first three as a member of the Frontier Conference, and in 2015, immediately after joining the Cascade Collegiate Conference—and berths in four NAIA National Championship Tournaments. He was also named as men's soccer coach of the year for the conference three times. However, the story of Rocky Mountain College men's soccer only began in 2009, with Coach Duffy in command, and team captain Nic Heffernan ('12) alongside him. "There are not many people that have the opportunity to build a college program from scratch,” Coach Duffy said. “Nic was part of the team that won only four games in the inaugural year of the men's soccer program. By his senior year, we qualified for our first trip to the NAIA National Tournament." Without the storied past of a 34 Rocky Mountain College
2 winning soccer team, it was other features that drew Heffernan from Brighton, England, to the college under the Rims of Billings. "I was impressed with the coaching staff and the facilities," Heffernan said. Even though the program was in its fledgling stages, he was offered a competitive scholarship to play
under Coach Duffy. Heffernan added that, while there was an immediate culture shock, he most loved "the people and the small classes. Having around fifteen students per class helped [him] concentrate and really understand the material." In his career with the Battlin'
Bears, Heffernan scored 25 goals in 58 games, with a high of 10 goals in the 13-game 2010 season. He graduated from Rocky in 2012 with a degree in physical education and exercise science, and took his expertise in the sport to Portland, Oregon. After two years developing a soccer academy that focused on one-on-one development of young athletes, Heffernan launched the Northwest Soccer Club (NSC). "I listened to the frustrations parents and athletes had with their current clubs and wanted to change that," he said. Since its 2014 inception, NSC has developed into a comprehensive program of athlete development, including assistance with college placement. "I want NSC to continue developing athletes on and off the soccer field," Heffernan added. "I want it to be a place where every athlete and family feels welcome and part of something bigger than just soccer. In many ways, I want it to be like Rocky." This focus has been very successful, and the Portland-based club expanded to Kalispell, Montana, in 2015 with the help of Heffernan's first RMC roommate,
Nate Evans ('12). NSC Montana has already established three teams and is training weekly for tournament competition. Heffernan plans to continue working with Battlin' Bears alumni as NSC prospers: "We want to give Rocky athletes an opportunity to be part of developing young, local talent, as well as gaining their coaching licenses through NSC." When Nic Heffernan came to Rocky Mountain College, he wanted to make a difference. He wanted to help build something. Since moving from Brighton, Heffernan has been a key player in the development of, and the link between, two great winning traditions. "I am a believer that you always try and leave something in better shape than when you found it," Coach Duffy added. "I have no doubt that Nic can look back at his experience here at Rocky feeling that he played a major role in the development and growth of the men's soccer program. I am excited to see that he is still involved in the game and is now helping young soccer players throughout the region."
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faces in the crowd Melodie Charette
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Alex Orokotan (‘16)
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Mike McCallum (‘17) Student Patrol Supervisor for RMC Campus Safety, studying computer science
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In Memorium
Kehler Planted Legacy at RMC Bill Kehler, former director of Rocky Mountain College’s Paul M. Adams Library, passed away on October 26, 2015. He will be remembered for his widespread contributions to the RMC community. Kehler was named director of the library in 2006, eleven years after joining the College. He was initially hired in 1995 to implement a digital cataloging system, and he continued to work in the RMC library beyond the project’s completion until his retirement in 2013. “Students like to have a book in their hands,” Kehler once told the Billings Gazette, when discussing the shift that many school libraries have made toward increased 36 Rocky Mountain College
digital content. This philosophy led Kehler to expand the offering of physical research materials while simultaneously leading Rocky’s library into the digital age. His work gave students the ability to search the library’s catalog, read academic articles, and download electronic books from anywhere with an internet connection. Additionally, Kehler was instrumental in the establishment of Rocky’s document retention policy. In 1982, through a grant from the National Library of Medicine, Kehler worked with other regional librarians to establish the Billings Area Health Sciences Information Consortium (BAHSIC), which still functions today.
Kehler also had a lasting impact on Rocky’s focus on the natural sciences. A staunch environmentalist, he helped establish a student-driven environmental club and planted a new tree on campus each Earth Day. The Adams Library staff remembers Kehler fondly. “Bill was a mentor who helped me develop as a librarian,” said Library Director Bobbi Otte. “He was always level-headed, kind, and encouraging. He was a great colleague and friend, and I miss him every day.” Bill Kehler is pictured above with current library employees Bobbi Otte, Bethany Schatzke, and Alice O’Reilly.
Alumni Association Champagne Toast May 6, 2016 RMC Green
Baccalaureate May 6, 2016
First Presbyterian Church
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May 7, 2016 McDonald Commons
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May 7, 2016 Fortin Education Center
GRADUATION Additional information available online at rocky.edu/graduation
2015 GIFT REPORT THE COLLEGE DOLLAR 1878 SOCIETY ENDOWMENTS CALENDAR YEAR 2015 GIFTS IN-KIND DONATIONS GRANTS
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2015 GIFT REPORT THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
It is due to the generosity of many dedicated alumni and friends that our Annual Fund contributions remain at near-record levels, reaching our goal of $1 million raised in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Additionally, alumni giving increased this year, moving us closer to meeting our goal of $1.25 million raised for the annual fund in our current fiscal year (2015-16). This year, our priorities are focused on reaching our Annual Fund goals and continuing the fundraising efforts necessary to complete phases two and three of the science building and football stadium renovation projects. On behalf of Rocky Mountain College, thank you for your continued service and support of our mission. With gratitude,
Kelly Edwards Vice President for Institutional Advancement
ANNUAL FUND
Annual Fund donors are individuals and organizations that have contributed at one of the giving levels detailed below. Names include all donors to Rocky Mountain College during the 2015 calendar year. An asterisk (*) designates a donor who has contributed in three consecutive years, and names listed in bold represent RMC alumni. If your name is not included in this list, and you believe it should be, please consider the following: The gift may have been submitted before January 1, 2015 (your gift was included in a previous report), or after December 31, 2015 (your gift will be included in a future report). You may have pledged a gift prior to December 31, 2015, but did not fulfill the pledge until January 1, 2016, or later. A personal gift may have been made using your company's check or letterhead, or was made through a foundation or other giving organization. In this case, look for the organization's name in this year's report. Despite our best efforts, errors and omissions occur. If you believe we have made an error in this report, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the Office of Advancement at advancement@rocky.edu.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ROCKWOOD BROWN REV. DAVID BURT DR. LARRY CAMPODONICO DAVID DIETRICH CHRIS DORR JOHN EISENHAUER DR. MICHAEL FRIED REV. GEORGE GOODRICH CARL HANSEN ROD KASTELITZ (CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD) LYLE KNIGHT GREG MCDONALD JACK MOWELL
RANDY SCOTT BARB SKELTON STEVE SMITH RALPH SPENCE WALLACE STADTFELD REV. MARC STEWART RODNEY SVEE PETE TAYLOR CHUCK TOOLEY MARY UNDERRINER MIKE WALKER JIM WINCHELL REV. JAN WITMAN
THE COLLEGE DOLLAR
The Rocky Mountain College unrestricted budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year was $21.3 million.
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SOCIETY The 1878 Society, commemorating the founding year of Rocky Mountain College, recognizes members who sustain and advance the College by including RMC in their estate plans (will, trust, charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity, life insurance policy or commercial annuity, or IRA beneficiary designation. For information or assistance with including Rocky Mountain College in your estate planning, please contact Pete Bolenbaugh at 406.657.1006 or peter.bolenbaugh@rocky.edu.
Viola Abrams Karl & Lynn Allen James & Sandra Almond Bruce & Christie Alton Alan & Elisabeth Anderson James & Linda Lou Anderson William & Merilyn Ballard Carol Bass Erna Blehm Charlotte Brand Stella Breitmeier Rockwood Brown June Butler Catherine Campbell Larry Campodonico MaryAnn Canan Christine Chauvin Stuart Conner & Susan McDaniel Frank Cordiner Richard & Cheri Cox Robert & Patricia Daniels Wheeler Daniels John & Claudia Decker Helen Erickson Mildred Eyre Robert FitzGerald & Pamela Jo Carlson Don Fraley David & Sandra Freeman Daniel & Randy Freund Paul Gatzemeier & Barbara Skelton Esther Germeraad Harry & Mary Gottwals 42 Rocky Mountain College
Charles Hamwey Wayne & Clare Hansen Larry & Jean Harman Maryan Harrison Charles & Carol Heath David Heringer Robert & Julia Huebner John Hurly Dennis & Margaret Jacobson Addison & Marna Johnson Berv & Virginia Kimberley Anne Knapp L. Darrell & Pat Kreitzberg Bruce & Peggy Ann Kresge David & Nancy Larsen Frederick & Nicki Larson Neal & Sharon Lininger Connie Lowe Lucille Lynn Glenda Martin Richard & Deanna McCann Dorothy Metz Hollis & Marilyn Mills Patricia Morledge Jack Mueller Robert & Penni Nance Brad & Shanna Nason Tom & Carol Olson David Orser & Ossie Abrams Brolin Parker Douglas & Shirley Parrott Walter & Mary Peet Paul Peters
Margaret Ping Charles & Jill Ramsey Virgil Rauch Charles & Melanie Roe Elizabeth Roe Bernard Rose Linda Rose Joseph Sample Charles Sanders Wendy Sanders Ronald & Susan Scariano Linda Scott-DeRosier George & Patty Selover Sterling & Joan Starr Mary Stender Edwin & Jessica Stickney Dan & Jana Stockton Gerald & Ann Taylor Martha Tegtmeyer Ellen Terrett Kenneth Thomas Thomas & Barbara Thomsen Obert & Virginia Undem Larry & Shelley Van Atta Thomas & Jane Van Dyk John Wade & Suzanne Conlon John & Ruth Watson James & Lois Weisgerber Marilyn Wheeler Gilbert & Melody White Richard & Jan Widmayer Lawrence & Joan Woods
ENDOWMENTS The Endowed Fund provides a permanent foundation and ongoing support for the College, which benefits the longevity of its ability to fund a variety of student scholarships, programs, and activities. The donors recognized below made a cash gift to the Endowed Fund in 2015. For more information on making an endowed gift, please contact Pete Bolenbaugh at 406.657.1006 or peter.bolenbaugh@rocky.edu.
A. Kathryn Hansen Scholarship Endowment Addison & Luana Johnson Scholarship Endowment Alice L. Radcliffe Scholarship Endowment Almond Family Scholarship Endowment Andrew C. Caton Memorial Scholarship Endowment Angelin E. & Robert H. Bjerkness Scholarship Endowment Angier Biddle-Duke Scholarship Endowment Ann S. Weeks Scholarship Endowment Art Collection Endowment Arthur & Linda DeRosier Scholarship Endowment David & Donna Spencer August Bohlinger & Benjamin Sommers Scholarship Endowment John Bohlinger Aviation Scholarship Endowment Aviation Studies Program Endowment Sterling & Joan Starr B & P Holmes Scholarship Endowment Bair Science Building Maintenance & Improvement Endowment Larry Campodonico Bass Family Scholarship Endowment Berv & Virginia Kimberley Athletic Scholarship Endowment Berv & Virginia Kimberley Bess Harman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Betty Anderson Music Department Endowment Billings Camera Club Scholarship Endowment Blanche Rosenthal Scholarship Endowment Board of Christian Education Endowment Bob & Betty Eickelberg Scholarship Endowment
Bross Title III Persistence Initiative Brown-Stanchfield Family Scholarship Endowment Bruce Alton Scholarship Endowment Building & Grounds Maintenance Endowment Cal S. & Irene D. Taggart Scholarship Endowment Campodonico Family Campus Improvement Endowment Carl Theodore & Jean Louise Gustafson Scholarship Endowment Charles Martin Scholarship Endowment Charles Metz Scholarship Endowment Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship Endowment Church Scholarship Endowment Claire Oakley Biology Scholarship Endowment Clare P. Hansen Physician Assistant Program Endowment Clay Memorial Scholarship Endowment Clifford Clark Scholarship Endowment Steve & Vicki Taborek Cloyd & Pearl Conner Scholarship Endowment Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship Endowment Colonel William Melton Tow Scholarship Endowment Connie W. & William R. Lowe Sr. Family Scholarship Endowment D.C. & Anna S. Violett Scholarship Endowment Daniel Irving Small Scholarship Endowment Lawrence Small Estate David & Donna Spencer Danielle Randall Scholarship Endowment Louise Randall Darrell & Patsy Lee Kreitzberg Scholarship Endowment Green & Gold 43
David Talbot Scholarship Endowment James Johnson & Karla Jones Dennis Casey Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dennis & Marion Brown Donald A. & Colleen Cooper Family Endowment Donald A. Messier Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. & Mrs. John Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. G. Neal Lininger & Sharon Kemmis Lininger Scholarship Endowment Neal & Sharon Lininger Dr. James Lovitt Aviation Scholarship Endowment Dr. Leonard Etchart Scholarship Endowment Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship Endowment Edna K. & Karl Nutter Scholarship Endowment Edward A. Spidel Scholarship Endowment Edward C. & Marion S. Dapples Endowment Edward Jackson Smith Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Freeman Blake Library Endowment Elnora Matilda Widau Cavitt Scholarship Endowment Emily Trueman Scholarship Endowment Enoch & Ethel Land Scholarship Endowment Environmental Studies Program Endowment Erwin D. & Suzanne Rhodes Family Scholarship Endowment Douglas Reinhardt & Linden Rhodes Everett T. & Roxie Crumley Memorial Scholarship Endowment Expanding Your Horizons Scholarship Endowment Michael & Nancy Downing Fat City Scholarship Endowment Mitch & Susan Gallo Mitchell Matuska Florence E. Keith Scholarship Endowment Florence Stewart Scholarship Endowment Flyin' Bears Morledge Flight Team Endowment Frances S. Barker Scholarship Endowment Francia & William Presley Scholarship Endowment ExxonMobil Foundation William & Francia Presley Frank & Helen Mathew Family Scholarship Endowment Michael Mathew & Kay Foster Gordon & Vernie Mae Stoddard Frank & Margaret V.H. Morrill Scholarship Endowment Fred Breitmeier Scholarship Endowment Frederick & Kathryn Kuhns Scholarship Endowment 44 Rocky Mountain College
Frederick Bieber Scholarship Endowment G. Richard Schieffelin Scholarship Endowment George & Charlotte Ainslie Art Scholarship Endowment George & Fern Sanders Scholarship Endowment George E. Stickney Scholarship Endowment George Stickney George Will Fenton Scholarship Endowment Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship Endowment Gertrude Martin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gifford M. Jones Memorial Scholarship Endowment Hailey Pearce Memorial Athletic Scholarship Endowment Harrison G. & Darlene B. Fagg Endowment Hazel & Edwin Osness Chaplain's Endowment Hazel & Edwin Osness Scholarship Endowment Heath Art Department Endowment Herb & Clara Klindt Athletic Scholarship Endowment Robert Barlow Sharon Bolenske Connie Cheney William Clagg Crowley | Fleck, PLLP Kenneth & Emilee Dekam Jeri Lou Domme Mary Ann Dyka Paul & Patricia Edwards Kenneth Ehresman Edith Exley Sherrill Faust Bonnie Gebhardt John Gountanis & Marge Strom Lee & Mary Hill Edward & Sandra Horning John & Barbara Junnila Richard & Lorna Kappel Sally Kindsfater James & Roberta McDowell Barry & Heather McKenzie MTAHPERD/Shape MT Cyndra Nelson David & Jill Noell James Pinkerton Stacey & Jennifer Robinson Dale & Kathy Rumph Bill & Helen Ryan Robert & Glennine Schoen Michael & Lori Smith Esther Stacy
Keith Brown Business Ethics & Scholarship Endowment Richard Brown Rockwood Brown Douglas & Daphne Turner Kevin Community Methodist Church Scholarship Endowment Kroeze Family Endowment Larry Pretty Weasel Scholarship Endowment Ronald Nelson Ronald & Colleen Sovey Lawson Music Scholarship Endowment David & Donna Spencer Lieutenant Ralph Williams Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lillian Franklin Scholarship Endowment Lorena Young Jensen & Ralph Soren Jensen Endowment Losekamp Endowment Louise Hoback Scholarship Endowment Lucille Lynn Art Scholarship Endowment Mabel Perkins Clark Memorial Scholarship Endowment Margaret & Cliff Murphy Scholarship Endowment John & Linda Murphy David & Donna Spencer Herbert & Susan Tillema Marilyn Brown Scholarship Endowment Rockwood Brown Montana Community Foundation James & Ida Tingle Marty Arkwright Scholarship Endowment Leoti Waite McCarroll Scholarship Endowment McFarland-White Ranch Scholarship Endowment Michael R. & Karen Mace Scholarship Endowment Mike Dimich, Jr. PA Scholarship Endowment Mildred Fuller Scholarship Endowment Montana Logging & Ballet Company Scholarship Endowment Morledge Family Campus Maintenance Endowment Patricia Morledge Morledge-Kimball Hall Maintenance Endowment Murray & Bonnie Davidson Scholarship Endowment NAC/Ossie Abrams Faculty Excellence Award David Orser & Ossie Abrams Nance Geology Scholarship Endowment Natural & Social Sciences Scholarship Endowment ExxonMobil Foundation
Endowments
Janet Stevenson Linda Strauch TenderNest, LLC Myron & Laurie Vogele Len Wilkins Robert & Caroline Williamson Karl Zeller Herman R. Martin Scholarship Endowment Hollis "Bill" Mills Grounds Endowment Honors Program Scholarship Endowment Hubert & Viola Abrams Scholarship Endowment Ian Davidson Endowment Isto Family Campus Improvement Endowment J.W. Schnitzler Scholarship Endowment John Sullivan Jack & Elsie Yost Scholarship Endowment Jack & Peggy Fanshawe Scholarship Endowment James & Betty Taylor Family Scholarship Endowment James & Frances Sindelar Aviation Scholarship Endowment James A. & Evelyn M. Horne Library Endowment James Gnose Aviation Scholarship Endowment James R. Peterson Scholarship Endowment Jane & Thomas W. Van Dyk Scholarship Endowment Jannie Harper Scholarship Endowment Jean R. Anderson Scholarship Endowment Jim & Linda Anderson Special Endowment Jim Schaff Memorial Scholarship Endowment PDC Energy JK Ralston Fine Arts Scholarship Endowment Joe H. Chauvin Scholarship Endowment Joe & Helen Chauvin Microsoft Matching Gifts Program John & Grace Leuthold Scholarship Endowment John B. Prevost Scholarship Endowment John Brand Memorial Geology Endowment John H. Stender Scholarship Endowment John R. & Helen H. Bross Scholarship Endowment John Sheron Scholarship Endowment Julia P. Morrison Music Endowment Julian & Ellen Terrett Scholarship Endowment Katherine Olson English Faculty Professional Development Endowment Katherine Olson Women's Ski Scholarship Endowment James Lea Henry & Jan Shrodes Katie Payne Scholarship Endowment
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Nic Hamway Aviation Scholarship Endowment Nicholas & Erica Hastetter Scholarship Endowment Nolan Talmadge Scholarship Endowment Obert M. & Virginia H. Undem Scholarship Endowment Donald & Judy Allen Patricia Morledge Obert & Virginia Undem Parrott Family Aviation Scholarship Endowment Peter & Mary Kay Decker Scholarship Endowment Phillip E. Timm Aviation Scholarship Endowment Pihlaja-Rambough Music Scholarship Endowment Prescott Hall Endowment Ralph Rauh Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment Harry & Palma Wolverton Rev. Bill Burkhardt Chaplaincy Endowment Richard & Margaret Eddy Scholarship Endowment Timothy & Joyce Eddy Richard L. & Alice C. Church Memorial Scholarship Endowment Richard R. & Joy McElroy Scholarship Endowment Nancy McElroy Rimrock Dental Associates Endowment RMC Alumni Scholarship Endowment RMC Equestrian Program Maintenance Endowment RMC Library Endowments RMC Music Scholarship Endowment RMC Scholarship Endowment Roald A. & Carmen S. Peterson Scholarship Endowment Robert L. Hamilton Biology Scholarship Endowment Robert R. Wier Memorial Computer Science Scholarship Endowment Rocky Mountain College Endowment Rod & Eunice Hanson Scholarship Endowment Romelda H. & Jack Mueller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ronald D. Baker Scholarship Endowment Royal & Norma Johnson Family Scholarship Endowment Russell Foreman Athletic Scholarship Endowment Ruth & Vernon Taylor Scholarship Endowment Ruth B. Ping Scholarship Endowment Ruth Davis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Sam E. McDonald, Jr. Family Endowment Scariano Family Endowment Scott & Rebecca Pennepacker Scholarship Endowment Scott Chair Endowment Scott Foundation Endowment 46 Rocky Mountain College
Selover Family Endowment Sheryl Crawford Scholarship Endowment Spencer & Marjorie Lauson Scholarship Endowment Spirit of Aviation Scholarship Endowment Thomas & Deborah Carlsen Donald & Margaret Lindsay Josh & Alison McDowell Starkweather Geology Endowment Stickney Family Music Department Endowment Edwin & Jessica Stickney Stuart Simonsen Athletic Department Endowment Susan & John Heyneman Scholarship Endowment Susan Heyneman Thresta Balkwill Scholarship Endowment Todd McCann Memorial Scholarship Endowment Tom & Elizabeth Roe Family Endowment Tom & Judy Johnson Scholarship Endowment Van Bramer Family Scholarship Endowment Velma Lee Gustin Bain Scholarship Endowment Vernon E. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Virginia Biddinger Baker Scholarship Endowment Virginia M. Snook Art Scholarship Endowment Walt Huffman Endowment Walter & June Mahler Endowments Welsh Family Scholarship Endowment Wendi L. Weisgerber Memorial Scholarship Endowment Wheatley Lecture Endowment Wheeler Scholarship Endowment Wheeler T. Daniels Scholarship Endowment William & Inez Jamison Scholarship Endowment Paul Howes & Pamela Parisian William & Lorraine Baker Scholarship Endowment William A. Bradford Aviation Scholarship Endowment William A. Bradford Estate William D. Copeland Scholarship Endowment William R. Hearst Scholarship Endowment William Scott Lyon Scholarship Endowment Willis & Judith Fife Scholarship Endowment Winston L. Cox Scholarship Endowment Richard & Cheri Cox
CALENDAR YEAR 2015 GIFTS
DONOR LEVELS: President’s Circle RMC 500 Green & Gold Club Friends of the College
$20,000+
William & Merilyn Ballard * Ballard Petroleum Holdings, LLC * Billings Clinic * Tim & Mindy Brocopp * Rockwood Brown * Charles M. Bair Family Trust First Interstate Bank Billings * The Haynes Foundation * Susan S. Heyneman * Robert & Julia Huebner James & Marilyn Kohles Rick & Nicki Larson Neal & Sharon Lininger * Particia Morledge * Scott & Diane Morledge-Hampton Thomas & Bonne Morscheck Sam & Judy McDonald Foundation John Wade & Suzanne Conlon
$10,000 - $19,999 Avitus Group John Bohlinger John & Claudia Decker Denny Menholt Chevrolet * EBMS * ExxonMobil Foundation Matching Gifts Cory Heggem & Julie Kelso
Annual gifts of $1,000 or more Annual gifts between $500-999 Annual gifts between $100-499 Annual gifts up to $99
Herb & Clara G. Klindt Athletic Trust John M. Jurist * Lawrence Small Estate * Donald & Margaret Lindsay * Nancy McElroy Montana Women’s Run Myrel P. Nelson Trust Ronald E. Nelson PDC Energy Pepsi-Cola Bottling Bob & Liz Wilmouth *
$1,000 - $9,999
360 Office Solutions * Edward & Kathy Aders Adstaff Media Hewes & Susan Agnew * The Allstate Foundation Jim & Sandy Almond * AlphaGraphics * Altana Federal Credit Union Bruce & Christie Alton * American Drilling & Supply American Lutheran Church * Susan Anderson Anderson ZurMuehlen Brian Armstrong Athletic Medicine + Performance, LLC *
Bank of America Matching Gifts * Stephanie Bauer Big Sky Economic Development Authority Billings Clinic Foundation Billings Hospitality, LLC Billings Hotel & Convention Center Bold Moves, Inc. David & Deanna Bothwell * David Braaten William A. Bradford Estate Briggs Distributing Company, Inc. Richard K. Brown * Bruco, Inc. * Buffalo Wild Wings CACI, Inc. — Federal Larry A. Campodonico * Thomas & Deborah Carlsen * Alan & Dee Church City Vineyard Frank E. Clegg, III * Cleveland Reitz Estate CMG Construction, Inc. CMYK Church The Cobb Foundation * Coca-Cola Bottling Company, High Country Community Foundation of the Ozarks Richard & Cheri Cox * Green & Gold 47
Crowley | Fleck, PLLP * CTA Architects Engineers * D & D Oilfield Service, Inc. Trevor & Kelsey Daer * Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation * Robert & Shari Dayton * Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation * Dick Anderson Construction * David & Janice Dietrich Brian Donahue John & Chris Dorr * Michael & Nancy Downing * Timothy & Joyce Eddy Chris & Kelly Edwards Clifford & Susan Edwards John & Hollis Edwards * Edwards Jet Center of Montana * Eide Bailly ExxonMobil Foundation * Faith Evangelical Church Rick L. Faw * First Congregational UCC First Interstate BancSystem Foundation * Shane & Hayden Flohr David & Sandra Freeman * Brian & Amy Fuller Bill & Elizabeth Fulton James M. Gainan Mitch & Susan Gallo Stephen Germic Gladys Knowles Charitable Trust Michael & Charlene Gustafson * Robert D. Hajek * Hancock Enterprises Thomas & Robin Hanel * Carl & Marianna Hansen * Hanser’s Automotive & Wrecker John V. Hanson & Deborah Anspach Rob & Kirsten Harper * The Heisey Foundation * Shawn & Judy Heringer * Kevin & Martha Hintt Marty & Jill Hirschi Melissa Holmes Homer & Mildred Scott Foundation * 48 Rocky Mountain College
Patrick & Becky Houghton * Jim Hummel & Paige Spalding * Intermountain Distributing * Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust * Benjamin F. Johns * James A. Johnson * Gary J. Jolliff John & Darla Jones * Jones Construction * Rod Kastelitz & Jalene Conlon * Berv & Virginia Kimberley * Thomas D. Kinnison T. Wayne Koepke * Gareld & Barbara Krieg * Benjamin J. Kronick * Kevin James Larson * Andrew & Paulette Laszlo * Ronald W. Leftwich * Ruthmary Lovitt * Diane M. Lusin Michael Mathew & Kay Foster * Richard & Deanna McCann * Scott McCleary * Michael Glen McCollough * Greg & Eileen McDonald * James & Roberta McDowell * Jenny McPhail MDU Resources Foundation Dan & Connie Merry Bob & Mickey Meyer * Midland Roundtable Miles Community College Abhay Misra Montana Army National Guard Montana Community Foundation * Montana Marathon * Montana State Golf Association Moulton Bellingham * Mountain West Peaks & Plains, LLC Netlynx, Inc. Ninth District Dental Society * Northern Division Amateur Ski NorthWestern Energy * David Orser & Ossie Abrams * Ortho Montana * OSTEO 1, Inc. James V. Palazzolo PayneWest Insurance Perkins Restaurant
Photographic Institute of Yellowstone William & Francia Presley * Qualcomm Matching Grant Program Redal Law Offices Douglas Reinhardt & Linden Rhodes Gregg & Cindy Reiss RMS-AAPG Foundation Stacey & Jennifer Robinson Rocky Mountain Bank Royal & Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation * The Sample Foundation, Inc. * Gregory Sampson Sanctuary Spa & Salon Sarpy Transportation, Inc. * Michele Schindele SCL Health Randy & Lynette Scott * Sensible Consulting Blaine H. Simons * John & Donna Soderberg Ronald & Colleen Sovey * Ralph & Tancy Spence * St. Vincent Healthcare Wallace & Kay Stadtfeld * Edwin & Jessica Stickney * George A. Stickney * John Sullivan * Jim & Jo Swain Sysco Food Services of Montana * Ellen Terrett Kent & Juliana Thompson Thompson Pools Tire-Rama TNT Suzuki & Marine Treasure State Electric * Stan & Vonda Turner Bill & Mary Underriner * Underriner Motors Michael & Jenny Walker * Eugene Watts Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Foundation Matching Program * James Winchell Kevin & Janet Wirth
$500 - $999
Mark & Judy Adams Donald & Judy Allen * Arlian Construction David & Janet Armstrong Fred & Phyllis Arnst * Henry & Erma Badt * Shane Bakken Bryce & Carrie Ballard * David & Lynda Ballard * Josh K. Balster Michael A. Barber * Stephen Baum * Rebecca Lynn Benson Angela Biggs Dean & Rita Bishop * Jon & Ann Bowman Thomas J. Brantz Jennifer Bratz Gregory & Dianne Capron Casper College Foundation Bob & Pam Cerkovnik * Randy O. Chilton James H. Clark, Jr. Commercial Roofing, Inc. Community Church UCC Frank & Kathy Cross D.A. Davidson & Company, Inc. DD & J Farms * Timothy & Sheryl Dernbach Tom & Pamela Dimich David Draeger Jim & Heidi Duncan Doug Dundas Jacqueline Dundas * John Ellert & Dorothy Crum * D. Floerchinger & Esther Beth Sullivan
Follett College Stores Corporation * Thorm & Jean Forseth * Spencer & Leah Frederick Fuller Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Paul Gatzemeier & Barb Skelton * Dick & Mary Claire Goff Rodney L. Gray * Edward Hawthorne Layne R. Hellickson Hertel Ranch Paul Howes & Pamela Parisian Peter Howland Mary Jo Huebner Vicki Hulse * Insurance Store, Inc. Intermountain Equestrian Center Brad Jensen Vance Kaufman * Bob & Ruby Klein Horton & Robyn Koessler * William W. Kraske * David & Carol Kuhns Katie Larson James O. Lea * Kirk P. Manfredi * J. Keith Mason Mayflower UCC Downs McCloskey * Josh & Alison McDowell * Michael A. McIntire * Precious McKenzie Jason & Heather McNeal * Andy & Bridget Merry * Justin & Karla Mongeon-Stewart Montana-Northern Wyoming Conference UCC * Montana Railroad Services, Inc. * Mountain Crane Service Jim & Terri Mourich * Alan & Pam Muskett Robin Ordahl Tom O’Toole Pacific Medical, Inc. Bruce & Lisa Parker Parks Real Estate John H. Peikert Phillips 66 * Park Rice
Sandra Robinson M. Layne Rolandson * Todd Schwartz * William Schye * SECGC State Employees’ Combined Giving Campaign * Daniel Shaub Stuart M. Simonsen David & Donna Spencer * Sterling & Joan Starr * Rodney & Pat Svee * Bill & Sally Toner Ultra Graphics United Church of Christ * Ben & Joei Uselman Douglas & Deanne Van Zee * Maria Weaver Western Security Bank Andrew Wildenberg & Carrie La Seur Robert A. Williams * Scott Wilson Wipfli Galusha, CPA Yegen Golf Club
2015 Gifts
Nicholas Wolter William Woolston Wyo-Ben, Inc. Curt & Lisa Wyss Yellowstone Conference of the UMC * Yellowstone Youth Football Ypsilon Associates * Zonta Club of Billings
$1 - $499
AAA Realty, Inc. Rebecca Aaring Darcy K. Ackerman David & Ann Adair * Billie Addleman Ed & Karin Aders Jeff Aders Jerry O. Adolph Advanced Counter Technology Bruce & Sally Ainslie Richard Alberta Kaitlin Albrecht Charles E. Allen Dewey Allen Mark Allen Priscilla Allen Allie Law Firm Patricia Altomare Roberta M. Amsler Sue Andersen Bonnie Anderson Chere J. Anderson Green & Gold 49
Deidre Jo Anderson Kelly L. Anderson Laurie Anderson Patricia K. Anderson * Steve & Linda Anderson Thomas Anderson Tricia Anderson Tyson Anderson * Ira J. Andrews, Jr. Applebee's Restaurant Curt & Marlene Arney Laura Arnold Steve & Elsie Arntzen Harold & Belva Arvik Meghan Ascheman John Atwood * Lesley Augedahl B & D Enterprise * Andrew James Babb Patricia M. Bagnard * Jonathan T. Baird James & Christine Baken * Joy A. Baker Kevin & Laurette Baker * Kristin Ballbach Kenneth & Susan Balster Robert C. Banderob Degan Barber Catherine A. Barker * Robert F. Barlow John R. Barr * Randy Barrett *
Sylvester Barros Travis & Colleen Bartlett * William T. Baxter Donald & Arla Beal Jimmy Beal Daryl A. Beam Katherine C. Beaty Clinton Beck Margaret Beck William & Cathryn Beede Bobby & Cindy Beers * Michael Everett Begley Kim Rene Behrent Karen Beiser * Susan Marie Beley * Barbara L. Bender * Kasey Benson Lance & Stephanie Benson Daniel S. Bentley Cathrine Bentz Roger L. Berry * Vivian Berry Beth E. Bertelsen Jeff & Tina Bertelsen Donna Bertsch Ann L. Besich Gordon Betcher Lori Betcher James E. Bickford Big Sky Collision Center Big West Management, LLC Billings Depot, Inc.
Bruce Birrell Dana Bishop Heidi Blackman Bernadette Blaylock Bleu Dahlia Creative John & Bernos Bliss * Bliss Farms Partnership James & Tracey Blome Blown Away Salon & Spa Blue Sky Storage Kyle & Kylee Bodley Brett & Suzanne Boedecker W. Bailey Bolen * Michael W. Bolenbaugh Peter Bolenbaugh & Rebecca Noell Sharon Bolenske Brent & Kathy Bolin Ron & Mary Bond * Zachare David Bonhoff Joe & Shawna Bonini Celeste Bonnecarrere Tina Boone Craig & Amanda Botnen * Lynda Boulay Phillip W. Bower Robin Boyle Beverly Braten George & Gail Braun Cheryl & Harvey Bremer Brewer Dental Center, PLLC Ashley Kay Briesmeister Grover T. Briggs
9/10 vs. Carroll, 11:00 a.m. 10/8 vs. Southern Oregon, 11:00 a.m. 10/15 vs. MSU-Northern, 11:00 a.m. 10/29 vs. Montana Tech, 10:00 a.m. 11/12 vs. Montana Western, 10:00 a.m. Location: Tech Parking Lot accessible from Poly Drive or 17th Street Cost: $5 per car Lot opens 4 hours prior to kickoff Tailgate begins 2 hours prior to kickoff 50 Rocky Mountain College
Vicky Cayko Dru Cederberg CEI — Electrical Contractors CENEX Todd Chakos & Carolyn Coefield Natalie Chamberlain Jennifer Chamberlin Douglas & Sonja Chandler * Charlton & Sons Trucking, Inc. * Joe & Helen Chauvin Connie Cheney Jo Ann Christensen Michele Christnacht Debra Chuppe Aaron Civitarese William Clagg Diane M. Clancy * C. Hank Clark, Jr. Howard P. Clark Robert & Ann Clayton John Clem Gary & Judy Cline CM Management, LLC Jay & Jamie Cochran * Noomi Codon William L. Colbert Barbara J. Cole Steven & Pat Cole Edward & Judith Cole-Martin * Jason C. Coley Allison Elaine Collins Fred & Mary Collins Molly Collins Noel D. Collins Wanda Collins Congregational-Presbyterian Church * Ray & Earlene Conner Emma Constantine Sharon Cooke Terry & Joanie Corey * Audrey H. Cosper * Tiffany Costa Deloris Crimmel Sonja Crocker John C. Cromwell * Patricia Crook * Gregory J. Cross Joe & Cathie Cross
Jeff & Debbie Cupps Pamela Curnow * Michael Leslie Curry Sharon Dallas Mark Damico Andrew Damjanovich Ira Darnell Henry Dater & JoAnne Beringer Andrew Davidson Tracy K. Davidson * Colette Davies Rhonda Jo Davison Lauren DeCoteau Bill & Evelyn Defferding * Kenneth & Emilee Dekam Joseph M. Demyon, Jr. Denny's Greg Depner Jerry & Sandra Dernbach John & Jean DeVeer Sylvia L. DeVries Tyge DeVries Kelly Dey Jared Dickerson * Mick Difronzo Richard W. Dohrman Bill & Nikki Dolan Jeri Lou Domme Pamela Donovan Robert & Karen Doolen Greg & Terry Dorow * Lee R. Dorr * Larry L. Dover Kelly Downing Jim Drake Sheryl Drewry Della Dubbe Richard & Kelly Duffy Trent Dugger Jacquelyn Duncan * Sarah Duncan Randy & Carolyn Durr Mark & Dorcie Dvarishkis Steve & Dona Rae Dyche * Mary Ann Dyka Troy Eberhardt, Jr. Daisy Eddy Brenda Lee Eden Ed's Flying Service, Inc. *
2015 Gifts
Kristina Bright Lila Brooks * Brian & Emily Brown Donald L. Brown John N. Brown Dennis & Marion Brown Yvette Brown Rochelle Brownlee Todd & Samantha Brownson Heather D. Bruce Troy & Jody Bruce Leon B. Bruner Wendi Bruner Bruner Angus Ranch Doretta M. Brush * Janette Buchanan Todd Buchanan Thomas A. Buck * Angela Lynn Bundy-Kelm * Mitch Burgess Bee Z. Burton Bryce Burton Patrick & Mary Kay Byorth C & R Electric Construction, Inc. Marilyn Cabe Megan Cabe Cabinet Works George Caldwell Bruce & Susan Campbell Emilio Campos Marion J. Capouch Pamela Capouch Joan Carapucci Andrew & Christine Carlson Edwin D. Carlson Nancy Carlson Phyllis Carlson Bert & Ruth Carlstrom Kinsey Carpenter Carpet Design, Inc. * Laurie Carrion James Wesley Carter Desiree Caskey Kristy Catlin Carol J. Caudill Ferron Charlotte June Caulkins Carolin Causey Monica Cayko Rhonda Cayko
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Paul Thomas Edwards * Lynn Eggebrecht Thomas Egnew & Joan Halley Kenneth Ehresman Linda Einfeldt Linda Eliason Elite Mechanical James Elliott & Laurie Stergar David Ellis * Bill & Pam Erickson Helen K. Erickson Stephen Kyle Erlenbusch Zoe Escarda Donna Esp Edith Exley Kenneth Fagan Faith Chapel Billings Famous Dave's Scott Farnworth Wendell Farrand Gary Farstveet Sherrill C. Faust Marty & Deborah Faw * Denise C. Feller Joe Ferda Jenifer C. Ferres David James Ferries * Dick Field Robert & Claudia Fife Leo D. Fink * Stephanie Fischer M.J. Fitch Fitness 19 MT 194, LLC * Merial Fitzgerald Katheryne Augusta Fitzpatrick Benjamin C. Flynn Conn Forder Dorothy H. Foreman * Marilyn Foreman Gustave Forster Denise Drews Fosado James E. Foster Foster Ranch & Feedlot, Inc. Susan Fox Ron Frazer Nancy G. Freburg James & Pamela Freeman * Stefeni Freese Dustin & Stacy Frost 52 Rocky Mountain College
Robert M. Frost Fuller Family Medicine, PC Fulton Auto Parts, LLC Kevin & Jami Funyak Elmer Gabel * Vanessa Gabel Melissa Gale Nicole R. Gales Jay & Kari Gallatin Stephen & Mary Ann Gammill Rachel Garcia Joanne Gardner Rodney Garritson Barry Gates Bonnie Gavin Bonnie Gebhardt BrieAnna M. Geck T. Christiane Gee Matthew D. Genger Mike & Beth George Zoe Ann Gerhart * Dennis D. Gerke Jim & Shauna Gibbs Rita Carr Giebink Kristen Leigh Gilfeather Matthew E. Gilson * Guy C. Glenn & Elizabeth McNamer * Michelle Goettemoeller * Jeremy Goetz Pamela Goldammer Mark & Heidi Goldy James Michael Goltz Christina Gomer Jenny Gondeiro Jimmy Ray Goode William & Jo Goodridge * John Gountanis & Marge Strom Hilary Gourneau Ray Graham & Pat Brown * Grains of Montana * Joyce Grande Mary Karen Grande * Ralph & Carolyn Granner * LeRoy Grant Brianna Gray Kris Gray Patricia A. Gray Robert Michael Grayson
Willy Green James Carrell Greer, Jr. Gail Grovenstein Rebekah Morgan Gryder Kaylee Guerin Kenny & Vicki Guerin Jody Guinn Vonnie Guldborg Walter & Barbara Gulick Mike & Kathleen Gullickson Harold & Shannon Guse John & Adrienne Gwinn H U Club of Trinity Church * Heather A. Haas John & Andrine Haas Harold C. Habein, Jr. Dwayne Hagadone Jason Hagadone * Mark Hagan Margaret Hagler Katherine Hall Sandra Hall Hall Family Trust Lowell Hallock Kerry Halverson Carolyn L. Hamilton * Edward A. Hamilton Erik Richard Hamilton * Barry & Terry Hamlin Torey Hammer Jeniffer Ann Hammontree Will Hampton Dawn Hand Herman Handstede Paula Handstede Kenneth & Barbara Hansen * Pat & Tricia Hansen Hanson Chemical Nichole Haratyk Joel & Gloria Hardy Mary Hardy Dan & Ruth Hargrove * Phoebe Harker-Rivera * Larry & Jean Harman Bernard & Lynn Harrington * Brian & Molly Harrington Betsy Harris Shelly Harris Solomon F. Harris, Jr.
Shawn Hollowell Randall G. Holom * Mitch & Nancy Holst * Janelle Holten Sam Honeyman Fitch & Nancy Hons * Edward & Sandra Horning Renzi Horton Carl & Constance Hotvedt * Brian Houle Brook Hovland Jim Howard Steve & Laurie Howard * Leon Howe Mike Huber Brad Huffman Jeff & Cristi Hunnes * Marti Hunt Vince & Ann Huntington * Laurie Hurley Cynthia Hutchinson * Deborah Hutchinson Ada Iron Nellie I. Israel * Joann Iverson J & L, Inc. Bevra J. Jacobson * Dennis Wayne Jacobson Jake's Steakhouse Josie A. James Timothy J. Janiak Jeff & Carleen Jarecke Heather Lynn Jarrett Paul G. Jarvi * James & Sharon Jeffery Douglas & Shannon Jensen * Gary Jensen Kim Jestrab Jim and Austin's Barbershop JMS Wholesaling, Inc. DA Johnson Dianne S. Johnson * Donald & Betty Johnson * Dwight & Kathy Johnson Jerome Johnson Lorraine Johnson Ray & Heather Johnson Tana Pfau Johnson Tonya Johnson
Victor Paul Johnson Evan & Twyla Jones Kathleen Jones * Kurt Jones Matthew Eric Jones Natalie Thiel Jones Saleena Jones Sandy Jones Ethel Jordan JRB Construction * John & Barbara Junnila Dan Jurovich Robert & Audrey Jurovich Katherine Kaercher Paul Kaiser Perry Kaminski Robin Kananen Pamela Ann Kania * Richard & Lorna Kappel Marvin & Judy Kastrop Andrew & Stacie Keating Robert Keene Jeff & Laurena Keller * Wes & Carie Keller Frank J. Kelley Michele Kelley Laurie Kelly Kevin & Kamber Kelly-Brodock * Delores Kembel Greg & Susie Kemmis Michael & Micah Kemper * Korrin Marie Kenck-Vanderloos Sharon J. Kennedy-McGown Laurence & Valerie Kenney Susan Kersey Kristopher & Lark Kesterke Bob Ketchum & Barb Vail * Paul Kethley Kristeen Keup Phillip Key & Donna McCool Dell A. Keys * Laura Kiehl Judith Kimmer John C. Kindelman Sally Kindsfater Crystal King Lance & Nancy King Amy Lynette Kintz Cliff & Carry Kirkham
2015 Gifts
Dale P. Hart Michelle K. Hartman Trevor Harvard Tamara Lee Harvey Terri Haun Tim & Katheryn Havasi * Irene Haynes Shelby Haynie Charles & Debra Hayter * Susan Heafield Denise Heare * Larry & Etta Hebebrand Jack W. Hedges Drew Hedrick * Pamela S. Heilman Leroy & Dixie Hellickson David Hems Robert Hendrickson Cynthia L. Henry Michael & Pam Heringer Marki Herman Karl J. Hertel Rod & Cindy Hessler * Nancy Lou I. Hewitt Hexcel Foundation Daniel & Anne Heyerly Donald & Georgia Hicks * Jody Hicks Megan R. Hicks Patricia Austin Highland Doug & Jill Hill Lee & Mary Hill Torry Hill Jami Hiller Mackenzie Hilton Jerome Hirsch Wayne & Tracey Hirsch Adrienne Hitch Andrea Hodges Phil M. Hoffman Doretta Hofland Donald W. Hofmann * James & Mary Hogue * Judith C. Holcomb * John L. Hole Katherine Kristine Holland Kathryn F. Holland Doug & Diana Hollowell * Julia Hollowell
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Clifford Kirn Marion Kittleson Chris Klein & Katie Edwards Susan Gaye Klein Sharon Klem * Steve & Christine Klepps Gale Klockner Debra Knapp Robert & Danene Knudsen Brittany Knudtzon Jenifer Knutson Theodore Allen Kober * Brad Koch Gerald & Betty Koch * Kristina Koch Dennis & Wendy Kolb Marjory Konschak Randy Konzen Kent & Althea Koolen Rich & Judith Kopka Lee Edward Koss Reynolds & Carolyn Kost * Randy & Stephanie Kraai Gary D. Kraen Doug & Angie Kramer Dustin Kraske Keri Kraus Dolores Kuhlman * Brittany Alyn Kumm Philip & Kim Kumm Cindy L. Kunz KURL Radio Jane Kuxhausen Clarece M. Lacy * Cindy Lafontaine Rich & Sharmi Lagge Kami Lamb Richard & Barb Lambert Arthur & Jo Anne Lamey Carol Lamey Jason Lamoreaux Sandra Landry Harvey J. Langager Shawn Langeliers Bob & Sue Larsen Vincent & Louise Larsen Bannon Larson Carol Larson Mark L. Larson * 54 Rocky Mountain College
Trevor & Darci Larson Wendy Larson Lashure & Associates Andrew Lasker Duane Lassle Yvette LaValley Ralph M. Leary * Bruce LeCaptain & Kari Enger Charles Lechner * Joe LeCoure Kristina Lee Marshall & Barbara Left Hand * Jeff & Nancy Lehfeldt Tanya Ann Lehfeldt Tammy Leischner Gary R. Lesch Joan D. Libby Marcella Cooke Limpp Marlow & Lucinda Lindstrom * Art Logan Armand W. Lohof * Irene L. London Ruth Long John & Judy Longo * Eugene & Stella Lootens Carlos R. Lopez Judah Benjamin LoVato Bette A. Lowery Gary & Suzanne Lucas William & Karin Lucas Paul & Julie Ludington Michael Ludwig Kevin Lundin Linda LuVert Lyon Family Trust Brenda Manning Lyons M & M Iron and Recycling, LLC M3 Meats, Inc. Michael & Karen Mace Clifford J. Mack Marcia Mack Dwight Mackay Bernadette Madinger Alecia Malek Lillian Malek Ty Malek Lisa A. Malody Herbert & Gerry Mangis * Lori Manning
Austin Mapston * Susan Marman Tom Marman Hal Marsh Bridget Martel Janice Martin Tony Martin Jason Mash Charles N. Mason, Jr. * Jennifer Massey Donald A. Mast Robert Mast Jeanne Masterson Scott & Lori Matheny Lisa Matovich-Brooke Grace A. Matthaes * William & Dorothy Matthew * Mitchell Matuska Karen Maxness Mayflower Circle — First Congregational UCC * Jess A. McAllister Kelsey McCall Scott McCallum Sharon Anne McCave Robert & Sharon McComb Eleanor McConnell Katherine McCoy Laura J. McDermott Robert McDonough * Jim & Kris McFadyean Shirley McGee Felix & Debra McGowan Sally McIntosh Barry McKenzie Katharine McKibbin * William & Betty McKinley Joe & Jennifer McKinney Pamela Elise McKinney Micheal McLean May McLees * Veranica McNeil MD Luce, Inc. Mechanical Bull Rental N Jumpers Nikki Medrud Cynthia Meek Norman Meidinger Jennifer Meinzen Kelsey Meire
Patrick Morin Laurel Beth Morris Mark Morse & Teresa Darnielle * Lloyd M. Mosdal Mary Moses Jason Mosher MTAHPERD/Shape MT Gerhard Muecke * Ross Mulhausen Deanne Munson Donna Murdy David & Jody Murphy John & Linda Murphy * Robert & Diann Murphy Stephen & Rie Murphy Glee N. Murray Edward M. Mutch, Jr. Martin E. Mutch * Brad & Shanna Nason * Dilys A. Neibauer Cyndra Nelson Gary R. Nelson Betty A. Nesmith * Scott & Amy Neuman Paula Marion Newkirk Newmont Mining Corporation Berta S. Newton Bertha S. Newton * Jessica Nibbe Nicheworx, LLC Jim & Kim Nichols Georgette Nicholson
Walt & Joanne Nickel Sharon A. Nitz David & Jill Noell Richard L. Norden Randy & Camie Northrop Barbara Schilling Norton Jonathan Nuss & Darci Smith * NW Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Brent & Cheri Nygard Jim & Rhea Nyquist Thomas & Corinne Nyquist * Quinlan O'Connor William & Teresa O'Connor Michelle Ogren Thorsan Lee Olsen Bryce & Krystal Olson Cindy Olson Kathy Olson Roger & Martha O'Neil David & Vickie Orendorff Daina Orme * Ortega Cattle/Calf Ranch William & Amelia Osborne * Sheila Ostrom Gayle O'Tremba Stacy O'Tremba Kristen Ott Tim S. Ottman Our Montana, Inc. * Out In The Cold Productions *
2015 Gifts
Jade & Shelly Melby Mary J. Mercer Wallace * Neil Les Meyer * Microsoft Matching Gifts Program * Chris & Marcia Miller * Cindy Miller Mary Ann Miller * Merlyn & Maxine Miller Paul & Ann Miller Roger Miller Dana F. Milton Kelley Minard David Mitchell Georgia Mitchell Joan L. Mitchell * Jason J. Moe Ray Moe Dawn Moltzan Daniel & Beth Molyneux * Steven & Vicki Monroe-Killmar * Montana Cycle & Marine Sales, Inc. Montana International Supply Company Montana Sports Cast Kirk & Teresa Montgomery Theresa Montgomery Dennis Mooneyham Conard Ray Moore Caitlyn Moran Tom & Kerrie More * Harold & Elfie Morgan Aaron & Janet Morgenstern
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TJ & Tara Overcast Elizabeth Palato Patricia L. Palm Carolyn H. Palumbo Jeannie Paquette Brolin Christopher Parker * Jilene Parker Rich & Kari Parker Jim & Laura Parks * Daniel Parod Katie Patch Nancey Patch Dan & Stephanie Patterson John Paulson Sue A. Paulson * PB Oil, LLP Jodi Pedersen Heather Peers Peoples Congregational Church Kelly Peppard William E. Perrin Jenny Peter Robert L. Peters Gary Peterson Joanne Peterson Joseph Peterson Amy Petsch Edmond M. Piesen * Margaret Ping * James Pinkerton Deborah Pittis Mary Pittis Josephine Plummer Aaron Pohle Dan & Karen Poling Jo Ann Porter John & Betty Porter Ernest & Barbara Potter * Matthew Prasch Jason Preble Presbyterian Women * Cefora Prescott C. Thomas Preston, Jr. Henry Pretty On Top Robert & Donna Prevett Charles & Martha Prevost Troy & Vicky Prevost William R. Price 56 Rocky Mountain College
Matthew Prinkki & Heather Heggem * Martha Elizabeth Pritchard Lee Pritchett * Robert Pritchett Sharon Prokop Rolin Alan Pruyn Pamela K. Pula-Kuntz David & Janet Pulis Quality Business Systems R.L. Schaff Concrete Kurt B. Rabenold * David & Valarie Ramsay Mark & Chris Randak Louise Randall * Margaret E. Ratje Calvin M. Ray Sonja Ray Tana Re Rebecca's Paper Chase Red Tiger Well Service, Inc. Angela Marie Redder Charles & Patricia Redfield * Jessica Redfield Kim Reed Traci Reichenbach David G. Reid * Rick Reid * Martin & Lori Reierson Keven Reinschmidt Mary Reiter Sarah Repka J. Steve Restad Veronica L. Restad Samuel Andrew Rettig Krystal R. Reynolds Kyla Reynolds Erwin Dale Rhodes Eugene Rhodes Darren Rich Michael & Jaena Richards Sharon Richey David Ridgway Donald Riegger * John & Dodie Rife Jackson Riley Rimrock Property Management * Pharoby A. Ripa Bob Rittleroot
RMC Bookstore Donnette Roberts Marilyn L. Roberts * Phyllis B. Roberts * Charles E. Robertson Sally J. Robertson * Kathy Robinson Robinson Family Nursery Taisha Amber Rocha Hannelore Rock Rebecca Rodenbough Daniel L. Rogers Rayla Romain Kimberly Roman James & Lin Roscoe * Linda Rose Nicolette Rose Douglas & Becky Ross Patsy Roumanos Todd & Teresa Rowen * Kendra Ruff Vance Ruff Dale & Kathy Rumph Pamela Runkle Dan Dale Russell Rustic Mountain Furnishings Bill & Helen Ryan Brady & Shannon Ryan Alice D. Ryniker Bruce & Marilee Ryniker Tara Lynn Salley Aimee Salveson Orville & Candace Salway James & Leona Samson Margaret M. Samuels * Jessica Ann Samuelson Rhonda Jean Sappington James & Kathleen Satake Corrine Satrang Breann Sauber Dave & Doreen Saunders Gerald & Roberta Sawicki Shaydean Saye Linda Sayers Cindy Schaaf Perry M. Schaff Irene M. Scheidecker Irvin L. Scheidt Kathryn Schladetsch
Montie Slusher Russel Smail Lawrence F. Small, Jr. Chad Smith Joseph Smith Michael & Lori Smith Peggie Smith * Rondel Z. Smith Stanley Smith Steve & Hope Smith * Smooth Finishes Concrete, LLC Donna Snure James D. Soderberg Jennifer Sogaard Gary Sohm * Solid Water Well Drilling, LLC Marilyn Sorby * Jeff & Dana Sorenson Gary P. Sorum * South Central Montana Regional Mental Health Center Richard & Marcia Spalding * Edwin C. Speare * Sportsmens Taxidermy Lelon E. Spurgin Ronald & Louise Squatrito * Richard & Cheryl St. John Robert St. John Esther Stacy Martin Stanek Kerry Jo Stanley * Larry & Elinore Stanley * Lynn Stanley Becky Stanton Rebecca Stanton Arlene Stearns Jeanette Stebbins Benjamin & Shirley Steele Beth Ann Steffan Mark Steska * Reid & Marlene Stevens Randy Stevens Janet Stevenson Steves Auto Sales, Inc. Marc & Cheryl Stewart * Stanley Stewart * Stephen D. Stewart * Stieg & Associates, Inc. * Wayne Stiffler *
Gordon Stoddard Henry F. Stoecker Anthony Stone Linnea Strandberg Linda Strauch Mary Strong * Rick & Joann Stryker T.J. Stulc Success Tax & Financial Addie Darlene Sullivan * Amy Kay Sult Debra L. Sunderberg John & Marlene Sundt Sunshine Express Surina Consulting, LLC Dawn Michelle Sussex Gary & Diane Svee Mary & David Svenvold Jason & Wendy Swandal Richard & Kristina Swandal * Lynnea Swanke Carl Swanson Sharon Lee Swanson * Synod of the Rocky Mountains Presbyterian Church * Steve & Vicki Taborek Chase Tait Randi Tanglen Curtis & Wendy Tanner Jude I. Tardy * Earl & Susan Tate Robert G. Tatum Jerry & Ann Taylor John & Jean Taylor * Paul T. Taylor Peter J. Taylor * Wiley Taylor William & Karyn Taylor * Tedlund Financial Services, Inc. Martha J. Tegtmeyer TenderNest, LLC Th Drywall Jarrell & Nelloyd Tharp Todd J. Thelen * Trenton Paul Thelen Thermax Insulation, LLC Robert Lawrence Thibeault Trace Nolan Thomas James & Linda Thompson
2015 Gifts
Kari Schlepp Bing & Pam Schmitt Michael E. Schmitt Randy & Stephanie Schmitz Robert & Glennine Schoen Steven & Donnette Schoepke Neal E. Schreibeis Kathy Schultz Mark & Amy Schultz Peter Schultz Derek Schulz Ashley Schwartz Patti Schwenke James Richard Scott * Nicole Scribner Cara Seborg Chris & Kelly Seder Ronda J. Seder * Don Seebart * Shaun & Julie Seedhouse * Seitz Insurance Agency George & Patty Selover Paula Shappell Richard & Francee Shaules David & Sondra Shenton * Eric Shepard Tiffani Sherman Leo L. Sherrodd * Patricia A. Shimkus * Robert L. Shotwell Henry & Jan Shrodes * Nik & Ciara Sian Randy & Carolyn Sian Ken L. Siderius * Lauretta Siderius Stacey Siebrasse John Sillery Bill & Marilyn Simmons Debra N. Simmons Leroy & Gale Simonson Leslie Simonson Alan & Ann Simpson James & Frances Sindelar Jurret Sindelar Kent Sipe Allen J. Siroky Derek Sjostrom Kerry Skiles Marissa Skogen
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Rick & Martha Thompson Thompson Painter Law, P.C. David and Lisa Thomson Shawn Thrasher James & Marilyn Threatt Michelle Three Fingers Marlene Tidwell Rebecca Luana Tidwell Ward & Rhonda Tigner Herbert & Susan Tillema * Tilleman Motor Co. Bette Lou Tilton * Time Out Sports Mary Beth Timian James Tingle Ronald C. Tjaden * Timothy & Lori Tomlinson Charles & Joan Tooley * Tortanbo Trucking, LLC Matt & Marcine Tracy Heather Tranquillo Erika Trapp * Dustin Texley & Cristina Burns Anthony Trudnowski Douglas & Daphne Turner William & Bonnie Twilling * Christine Twito Marvin & Martha Ulrich Obert & Ginny Undem Michael Unden United Methodist Foundation Universal Athletic Service The UPS Store #2594 US Bank Foundation Grants Program Adam Uselman Devin Michael Uskoski Benjamin & Jan Valdez Vicki Lynne Valdez Van Chiropractic Clinic Wendy Van Oosten Lloyd Van Zee * Rick Vancleeve Jeremy & Haley Vannatta Dennis and Sherry Varner Floyd W. Vaughn Kristi VavRosky Paul Gordon Venell * Myron & Laurie Vogele * 58 Rocky Mountain College
Bryan H. Vralsted W & M Kennedy Corporation Jody Wacker Darryl Wagner Matt Wagner Leoti Waite Zachariah Waitman Cindy Walby Jerome Walby Kerri E. Walker * Stephanie Ann Walker Steven A. Walker * Walker's Pump Services, Inc. Chris & Lisa Wallace * Jean Wallace Thomas & Kay Wallin John & Kathleen Walsh Jay Walstedter Larry & Jessie Walter * Carolyn Ward Ward Girls Cattle Co. Ruth C. Warren John & Christy Wasem Jill Washburn Sarah Washburn Charlene Wasson James & Anne Watson Norman & Mazie Webb Dave Webinger Jo Ann K. Weckwerth Michael Weinheimer Larry & Linda Weirather Donna Ruth Welch Laura F. Welch Stephanie Wells Sarah Wemple West Billings Physical Therapy Robert & Sandra Western Milton R. Westlund, Jr. Amber L. West-Martin Joe Whisonant Adam White Alice White Jennifer White Joe White Whites Queen City Paul & Betty Whiting Wholesale Remarketing, Inc.
James E. Wichman Len Wilkins Jeffrey S. Wilkinson E. Berch Willard * Barbara L. Williams Brock & Rebekah Williams Ray & Linda Williams Robert & Caroline Williamson * Theresa Williamson Deborah D. Willis Jon & Chandra Willyerd * Stephanie Wilson Kim Woeste * Stewart A. Wolbach Jerry & Jan Wolf * Jerry & Tara Wolf Rebecca Dean Wolf John Wolfe Bette Marlene Wolff Harry & Palma Wolverton * Becky Wood Wilbur Wood Wyatt Woodhall Michelle Woods John & Lana Wright * Charles & Gail Wrzesinski James & Colleen Wulf Sandra Wyman Jane Yantis Floyd & Diana Yarger Keri Yates Yellowstone Acoustics Yellowstone Bank of Billings Yellowstone Conference United Methodist Women * Yellowstone Conservation District * Edward & Bonnie Yeo * Bobby C. Young Kathy Young Valerie Young Karl Zeller Jaime Zuniga Gilbert R. Zyzniewski *
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John B. Dudis, Jr. Eagle Rock Golf Course * Energy Laboratories Jeremy Engebretson Enzo Mediterranean Bistro Esther's Coffee/Off the Leaf Expert Flooring Kira Fercho Field House Cafe Firefly Outdoor Movie Co. Fuddruckers Gainan's Flowers & Garden Center * Philip J. Ganson Goldsmith Gallery Jewelers Grand Lanes, Inc. Granite Fitness * Logan Grant Great Northern Brewing Co. Great Northern Equipment Hilands Golf Club Janie Holmes International House of Pancakes Carl & Janice Jahr Jana Graham Photography Jasons for Men * Jayne's Signature Sweets * Jimmy John's Restaurant JJM/JP LLC, - Red Robin of Billings Joy of Living * Trudy Mae Koster Harry Koyama Lake Hills Golf Club Laurel Golf Course * MacKenzie River Pizza Madison River Brewing
Main St. Tobacco McCormick Cafe Mitchell Golf * Montagues of Montana * Montana's Rib & Chop House * MT Comedy Tour NBC Camps Neecee's Northern Hotel * NOVA Center for the Performing Arts Debbie Peterson Pizza Ranch Poly Food Basket * Pryor Creek Golf Course Pure Barre * Red Door Lounge Red Lobster Restaurant Red Willow Photography The Reef * J.R. & Amy Reger The Rex * Javette Rinehart The Rock Pile Steve & Kristine Rundle Sam & Louis Scheels Sherwin Williams Sodexo USA * Philip Sones Spinners Staggering Ox Steep World Ms. Joanie Swords * Jared Jeffery Strickland Green & Gold 59
Sumits Hot Yoga * Texas Roadhouse of Billings, LLC Uberbrew * Umi Steak and Sushi Under Canvas
GRANTS
William & Mary Underriner Walker's Grill * Webgrain Ted Wells Western Ranch Supply
White Aspen Ranch * Wilcoxson's Ice Cream * The Windmill Club Yellowstone Country Club * ZooMontana
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All Nations Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Department of Education IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Turnaround School Leaders US Geological Survey US Geological Survey Western Michigan University
National Science Foundation SAS Grant Dept. of Health and Human Services US Department of Education Osprey Grant Amphibian Study Geo-Needs Projects
Anheuser-Busch Campus Compact Grant Charles M. Bair Family Trust Cinnabar Foundation Coca-Cola Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation ExxonMobil Ford Foundation Haynes Foundation Heisey Foundation Herb and Clara Klindt Athletic Scholarships Intermountain Equestrian Center Jane Buttery Memorial Trust Lawrence Small Estate Montana Academy of Sciences Montana Wilderness Association Qualcomm Matching Grant Program RiverStone Health Royal Bank of Canada Walmart Walmart Walmart Zonta Club
InBev Better World Project (Enactus) Administrative Costs for Americorps Project Learning Support Center Grant River Research/Lynx-Wolverine Project Uncap Opportunities for Women Scholarships Wildlife Habitat Grant Broken Glass to Working Class Project (Enactus) Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Prescott Grant Sage-Grouse Project/Wilderness Survey Scholarships Geographic Information Systems Grant Blue Water Community Action Grant Broken Glass to Working Class Project (Enactus) Sam’s Step Up for Small Business (Enactus) Women’s Economic Project (Enactus) Scholarships
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