AStater Donor Report 2020

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spring 2020 donor report the magazine of adams state university

Adams State Gives Day Talent show in full swing

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VOL. 60, NO. 1 • SPRING 2020

Published by Adams State University Foundation Adams State University • Alamosa, CO 81101 719-587-7011 • 800-824-6494 email: alumni@adams.edu Digital magazine: adams.edu/alumni/astater/

EDITOR

Chris Lopez ’84

DESIGNER

Amy Kucera ’05

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Linda Relyea ’96, ’10, Amy Kucera ’05

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Sarah Kuta • Emily Osburn • Kaitlyn Kelley Jade Winton • Chris Burtschi • Aaron Kinnischtzke

PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY Dr. Cheryl D. Lovell

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY

Michele Lueck Chair Donna Griego ’03, ’12 Vice Chair Pam Bricker • Reeves Brown • Jonathan N. Marquez ’13 Wendell L. Pryor • Cleave Simpson • John Singletary • Randy Wright ’84 Dr. James Doyle Faculty Trustee Diane Arias Student Trustee

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD

Lori Lee Laske ’91, ’01 Executive Director of Alumni & Donor Relations Sandy Ortega ’74 President Delzia Worley ’97 Vice President D. Mike Garcia ’73, ’77 • Lynn Michalke ’77 • Robert Oringdulph ’71 Carol Osborn ’84 • Chris Page ’02, ’03 • Kasey Russell ’03 Rich Scanga ’75 • Jeremy Wilder ’96 • Loren Wright ’08

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD

Ron Howard ’98 President Dr. John McDaniel Vice President Jeni Jack Goodwin ’85 Secretary Chuck Owsley ’68 Treasurer Fred Bunch ’77 • Glenn Burnham • Duane Bussey ’82 Keith Cerny • Jenny Cooper • Ed Crowther Bill Fassett • Dale Hettinger ’64 • Chuck Houser ’62 Dorothy Lucero ’61 • Joe Martinez ’99, ’12 Cathy Mullens ’82 • Richard Scanga ’75 • Don Stegman ’61, ’64

FOUNDATION HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Stephen Bokat ’68 • Marguerite Salazar ’75, ’76 • Michael Ware ’69 Harold Kelloff • John Marvel Jr. ’70 Izora Southway ’66 • J. Byron Uhrich • R. Paul Wagner

FOUNDATION EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Dr. Cheryl D. Lovell ASU President Tammy Lopez ’91, ’00 Executive Director of the Foundation Pam Bricker Trustee Liason

GRIZZLY CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ron DeSautell ’76 President Hoyt Anderson ’97 Vice President Keith Cerny • Dante Gonzalez • Jeni Jack Goodwin ’85 Justin Johnson • Chris Lopez ’84 • Lisa Martinez ’81 Ted Morrison ’69 • Marci Schulz ’93 • Donna Wehe ’12

President’s Letter: One of my daily pleasures is to look out the window from my second-floor office at Richardson Hall and see the beauty of the Adams State campus. This time of year, April into May, the views are particularly striking as the grass greens, flowers bloom, and the endless blue skies warm our days.

But it’s quiet around here these days. The absence of our students makes it so.

As you no doubt are aware, our students and faculty are finishing their spring semester away from campus, with all coursework being completed through our Blackboard online course management system.

The absence of students, and the faculty and staff who guide them, is a reminder of these challenging times and how critical our students, faculty, and staff are – and how critical you are – to the life of the University.

Adams State has stared down difficult times before, and we will do so again.

We know it won’t be long before our students will be back on campus, back in the residence halls, back skateboarding along the walkway from McDaniel to Richardson Hall, back inside the classrooms, inside the labs, inside the music room, and the theatre building, taking care of their daily studies and preparing for the careers they’ve dreamed about.

Nursing students, pre-med students, ag majors, and students who will become teachers and counselors will make their way back to Adams State. Our job is to make sure Adams State is there for them, and to provide both the financial and emotional support they will need to complete their studies and to advance their own lives.

Your contributions allow us to continue meeting the needs of students and our communities. Even during these difficult times, we’re seeing believers in Adams State step up to create new scholarships to benefit the students of Adams State as you’ll read about in our 2020 Donor Issue.

We are grateful to all the generous donors and supporters of Adams State. The contributions you make allow us to prepare solution makers, the people who will tackle the important issues of the day, whether it’s a novel coronavirus or another crisis that engulfs our society.

Your contributions allow us to prepare the next wave of professionals who understand resiliency and grit and have overcome the odds because they are Adams State Grizzlies.

The work of Adams State continues, less visible perhaps, but true to the spirit that embodies all alumni of this great university. A spirit of caring, compassion, and support for the next generation of students who grace the campus and will one day say they are graduates of Adams State.

Thank you for all that you do in support of Adams State. I wish you a safe and healthy summer.

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

ASU’s mission is to educate, serve, and inspire our diverse populations in the pursuit of their lifelong dreams and ambitions.

VISION STATEMENT 2020

To become the university community of choice for diverse, historically underserved groups, and all who value quality education and inclusivity.

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President Lovell with Youth of the Year, Isaiah Avila, from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley

When Feb. 17 rolled around and the Adams State Gives Day Talent show went live inside Richardson Hall, the phone lines lit up and pledges began to roll in. The magic on stage was drawing thousands of Adams State supporters to the internet to watch via a livestream telecast, including a group who gathered for an Adams State Gives Day Watch Party in Denver.

By the end of the 90-minute show, Adams State had secured more than $30,000 in pledges from 46 donors.

It was the highest single-day total of giving Adams State had ever experienced, and the buzz both during the show and after lifted campus spirits and brought huge momentum to the spring semester.

Then suddenly the campus went silent.

The novel coronavirus created a global public health crisis that spared no organization. On March 3, Adams State issued its first campus communication on COVID-19 to say it was monitoring developments and that any pending international travel would be cancelled.

Then on March 12, following a state of emergency declaration by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Adams State announced that all courses would shift to Blackboard online instruction following Spring Break. Soon after came the governor’s Stay-At-Home order and Adams State’s decision to keep all coursework on Blackboard for the remainder of the spring semester.

It was a jarring transition – from the high of Adams State Gives Day to the somber reality of COVID-19.

Through the leadership of President Lovell and the guiding hand of the Adams State Board of Trustees, Adams State will weather the storm. The absence of students from the campus has made this spring different but the spirit of Adams State and the strength of its alumni will carry the University to new beginnings.

Adams State has established a student emergency fund called Grizzly Persistence Aid to help with direct financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students for food, housing, technology, loss of wages and other documented emergency needs.

To give to the Adams State Grizzly Persistence Aid fund please visit https://www.adams.edu/foundation/emergency-fund/ AStater 3

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Dear Adams State Alumni, Donors, and Friends,

First and foremost, on behalf of myself and the Adams State University Foundation, it is our sincere hope that you are all staying safe and healthy. In the midst of these uncertain times it is good to reflect on all the positive happenings and opportunities from 2019 and also to look forward at a bright path ahead.

Over the past year, our donors have provided exceptional support for our students, in both unrestricted, designated and planned giving. Through your generosity, we saw the endowment increase to the highest point in the history of the Foundation. This allowed for the creation of new scholarships, continuation of other well-received new programs, such as the McDaniel Internship program, and increasing the Foundation’s staff.

Last year we let you know that the Foundation anticipated increasing its staff with the hiring of a major gifts officer. We are very happy to have worked closely with the University administration to accomplish this goal and welcome Karen Wibrew, to our ASU family. Karen brings impeccable credentials and significant experience to the position and our Foundation team.

The Foundation is looking forward with much anticipation at kicking off the Adams100 celebration, marking the 100th anniversary of our institution. President Lovell and the rest of the University administration have been working tirelessly on making this an exceptional series of events to mark such an auspicious milestone and kick off the next century of growth and opportunity at ASU. Once it is again safe to do so, I hope you will make a point of visiting the Adams State University campus to meet the students, take in a sporting event, enjoy a theatrical performance in the San Luis Valley Federal Bank Main Stage and find out about the events planned for Adams100. Come see that great stories do, indeed, begin here, or reconnect with the beginning of your own great story from your days at Adams.

I wish you all the best and thank you for your support of the Adams State University Foundation and the positive impact you make on our students.

Kindest regards,

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Ron Howard ’98, MBA, JD President, Adams State University Foundation Board

$50,000–99,999

Alamosa State Bank Anonymous William Crain ’60, ’62 Daniels Fund The Denver Foundation El Pomar Foundation Estate of Charles & Cleo Ritz* Estate of Lorraine Young* Wayne ’62 & Ellen Evans John ’57 & Janet Fuller First Southwest Bank Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach Floyd Higel ’55 John & Paige Keeler Family of Ruth & Stanley Wills Michael Lantzy ’64, ’65 Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero Dr. John McDaniel Paul Morley ’66 Olibama Tushar Trust Outcalt Foundation P.E.O. Foundation-Chapter V (Monte Vista, CO) Rio Grande Savings & Loan Richard ’69 & Kathleen Rutledge Ken Salazar San Luis Valley Federal Bank San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Inc. San Luis Valley Health Southway Construction Co, Inc. Patsy Spier ’91 State of Colorado Department of Higher Education The Trinchera Blanca Foundation

Alamosa Convention & Visitors Bureau Alta Fuels Alice Bean Anonymous Boettcher Foundation Glenn & Kerry Burnham Duane ’82 & Lorey ’80 Bussey CIA-Leavitt Insurance Agency David ’87 & Wendy Clemmer Richard ’71 & Mary ’74 Cline Colorado Potato Administrative Committee Community Banks of Colorado Jack* & Genevieve Cooper Tom ’67, ’68 & Pat ’68 Gilmore Grace I. Spier Revocable Trust Inn of the Rio Grande Kay ’68 & Harold Kelloff Janet ’63 & Jasper Mangum Pearl Ortner ’58 Pepsi National Western Stock Show - Scholarship Trust Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation Sodexo Campus Services Izora ’66 & Butch* Southway Sunflower Bank David & Virginia ’83, ’84, ’95 Svaldi Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. Xcel Energy Foundation

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Donor Report 2019

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charitable gifts received from january 1 to december 31, 2019 $50,000+ Alamosa State Bank Anonymous The Denver Foundation Dr. John McDaniel Paul Morley ’66 San Luis Valley Federal Bank State of Colorado Department of Higher Education The Trinchera Blanca Foundation

$25,000–49,999 Gates Family Foundation San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Inc. Stephen & Suzan Zoukis

$10,000–24,999 Alamosa County Duane ’82 & Lorey ’80 Bussey William Crain ’60, ’62 Wayne ’62 & Ellen Evans First Southwest Bank John ’57 & Janet Fuller Floyd ’55 Higel Michael Lantzy ’64, ’65 Wesley Lavong Dr. Cheryl Lovell Janet ’63 & Jasper Mangum Estate of Manuel Pinon Medina* Estate of Judy Baccarella Olesen ’77* P.E.O. Foundation-Chapter V (Monte Vista, CO) Rio Grande Water Conservation District Saguache County Southway Construction Co, Inc. Rondaleen Specht ’67 TSJC Education Foundation David Van Pelt ’86 Xcel Energy Foundation

$5,000–9,999 Alamosa Masonic Philanthropic Foundation Alcon Construction, Inc. Camila Alire ’70 Angelo Duarte Memorial Scholarship Committee Josh Blankenship Nancy Clark Colorado Army National Guard CWOA Division 3 Chapter

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Steven Getz ’81 James Heath J & J Rental Centers LJ Leatherman ’88 Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser Pearl Ortner ’58 Pepsi Pinnacol Assurance Porter Realty, Inc. Rio Grande Savings & Loan RMN Events Richard ’69 & Kathleen Rutledge Ken Salazar San Luis Valley Health Rafael Sanchez Desi Sandoval Sargent Educational Foundation Tom & Ann Wingerter

$2500–4,999 Adams 14 Education Foundation Adams State Counselor Ed Adams State MBA Arby’s Jerome Austin Stephen Bokat ’68 Colorado Potato Administrative Committee The Colorado Trust Yvonne Cobb ’83 Costilla County Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach Maury & Leslie Lieberman Michele & William Lueck Stephen ’67 & Courtney Marsters Robert McAllister ’67 Mary Motz ’62 Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation Sodexo Campus Services Torben Walters Insurance Agency, Inc. Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. Van Iwaarden Builders, Inc. Wall, Smith, Bateman, Inc. Arvilla Weldon ’70, ’92 Jeffrey & Mary Yearous Holly Zumbro ’00

$1,000–2,499 Alamosa Rotary Club American Electric Co. Alamosa Home Furnishings AmeriGas Propane Anonymous Anytime Fitness Asphalt Constructors, Inc.

Rueben Bangan ’74 Billings Electric, Inc./ Valley Lock & Security, Inc. Bill & Angela Blankenship Philip Britton ’61 BSN Sports Glenn & Kerry Burnham Chester Carlson ’66 Colorado Choice Health Plans Colorado Sports Cattails Golf Course Century 21 Property Management Ronald ’79 & Cynthia ’97 Chapman Wayne and Nancy ’78 Chasen Family Fund of The Community Foundation CIA-Leavitt Insurance Agency Comfort Inn/Super 8/IHOP Community Banks of Colorado Conejos County Tomas Crain William Crockett ’89 Ronald ’67, ’72 & Paula ’73 Duncan Ralph Eaton David Evans ’70 Flood & Peterson Insurance, Inc. Coy Gaddie ’71 Christine Gaffga GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club Karla Jean Gilbert Michael Glass ’97 Gobin’s Val Goodwin-Colbert David Green ’70, ’71 James ’83 & Deborah ’84 Harvey John ’66, ’70 & Anita ’67 Hertner Dale ’64 & Beverly Hettinger Robert Hoff ’71 Chuck ’62 & Sandy ’79, ’80 Houser Husmann Plumbing Johnson Controls, Inc. Marty & Diana Jones Raylene Kahler ’77 Kiwanis Club of Alamosa L & M Auto Sales Roger Levin ’84 Fern Lucero & the Lucero Family Foundation Mark’s Outdoor Sports Bonnie Mercek ’87 Mineral County Deanna Morris ’64, ’65 Thomas Motz ’82 Nino’s Sheila Norstrud ’90 Mary Oba Scott Obenshain Chuck Owsley ’68 John Patten

James Perea Donald ’60, ’62 & Jytte Poulson Judith Quiller ’61, ’64 Rio Grande Seed & Grain Rock Creek Family Medicine, P.C. Rocky Mountain Septic & Excavating Rocky Mountain Eye Center, P.C. Marcella Roybal The Rubi Slipper Safeway LeRoy & Michelle ’92 Salazar George Sellman & Julie Mordecai ’14 Sherwin Williams Silver Mountain Disposal, LLC Cleave Simpson Ray & Colette Skeff Skiball’s Running World SLV Sports & Wellness, Inc. Southwest Ready Mix, Inc. Estate of Linda Spraitzer* Donald Stegman ’61, ’64 Larry & Carol Sveum Bradford Tate ’60, ’66 Town of Antonito Town of La Jara Town of San Luis Randall Tucker ’90 Ann Vail Valley Electric, Inc. John & Rhonda Vandel Lee Vickers ’60, ’65 Michael Ware ’69 Elizabeth Watts ’70 Webb Family Fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation The Estate of Arthur Wellbaum* Jackie Getz White ’82 & Brent White Michael Williamson ’70 Karen ’99 & Robert Willis Frank Wilson ’71 Bill Woodward ’61 Zapata Seed Company

$500–999 Ruth Acheson Bob Adebayo Alamosa Building Supply/ La Jara Trading Post Anonymous Gary Antisdel ’59, ’63 Alfonso ’84 & Shirley ’85 Atencio Hunter Baker Tom ’59 & Charlotte ’58, ’71 Bobicki Paul Briggs ’70 Steven ’69 & Aneta Buhl Carlos Miguel’s of Castlerock

Shirley Carlson ’63 Keith Cerny & Debra Sowards-Cerny Jennifer Chavez ’00 Colorado P.E.O. Chapter HB Conejos Water Conservancy District James Crain Thuan Dang ’80 Brian & Tamara David Gail Davis ’68 Robert Davis ’70 Mike Deacon ’75 Del Mar Carpet One Daniel Donohoue ’74 Leslie ’95, ’05 & Brian Doyle Dylan Brown Agency Mandy Elder ’94 ESMS Race Horse Services George Evans Extreme Graphics Stanley ’91 & Barbara ’91 Foster William & Grace Fulkerson Greg ’96 & Jeni ’85 Goodwin Matt & Karla Hardesty John ’83 & Barbara ’82 Holmes John Hostetter ’85 Vicki Jones ’75 Ken ’51 & George Anna ’51 Joseph Anna Kinney ’15 Susanne Kinnischtzke ’91 Gary & Pamela Kissock Sandra ’81 & John Kuenhold Alfonso Lopez ’70 Philip Lopez ’04 Willis Lowther ’66, ’69 Judy Martin ’67 Teri McCartney ’87, ’92 & Don Richmond ’13 Mike McDonald Wayne Melanson ’69 Peter Moscon ’70 Ronald Nelson ’63 Kurt Nielson Anthony Oliva ’99 Pete Ortega ’61, ’64 Lonnie Porter ’65, ’66 Robert & Regina Rice David & Kristin Robbins David Root ’78 Neil & Elise Rudolph Enos Ruybal ’84 San Luis Valley Brewing Company San Luis Valley Irrigation District San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District Penny Sanders Sargent Associated Students Michael Scarbrough ’91 Schrader’s Glass Shop, LLC Sequoia LLC

Karla Shriver Sonic Drive-In Stan Miller Inc Sunflower Bank Tezak Heavy Equipment Angelica ’98, ’08 & Armando Valdez Walters & Associates, LTD Thomas White ’83 James Wilharm ’64 Karla ’84 & James Willschau

$199–499 Russell Achatz ’85 James Adkins ’78 David Aldrich Donald Alley ’66 Anita Allinger ’77 Alvarez Farms Anonymous Ketra & Ignacio Arcas Cathy ’99 & Tim Armstrong Mike ’77, ’84 & Susan ’88 Arnold John & Carrie Ary Associated Contractors of New Mexico Wendy Ast ’12 Tadini Bacigalupi ’79 Melanie Bagwell ’89 Kenneth Barber ’72 & Jane Fiebelkorn Barber ’71 Victor Barela ’63 Deanna Bartee ’03, ’08 Rudy ’62 & Sharon Basovsky Don & Laura Basse Bo Beames Raymond Beethe ’70 Michelle Bell Alexandra Benavidez-Duran ’08 Ron Bennett ’80 Harold Benson ’71 Nancy Billiard ’71 Payton Billingham ’17 James & Tonie Billings Harvey Billington ’58, ’65 David & Lisa Blackburn Eric Blake ’03 Mike ’02 & Joey ’03 Boese Ron Bond ’59 Jerry Booher ’59, ’61 Mark ’96 & Jessica ’96 Bowers James & Clementine Brantley Nancy Bregar Pamela ’03 & John Bricker Tony Brooks Elvin Brown ’62 Scott ’74, ’77 & Pam ’74 Brown Neil Bruce Esq. ’75 & Barbara Bruce ’75

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Roger Brunelli ’67, ’74 Herbert Bruntel Jr. ’69 Thomas ’99 & Terri ’99 Bruscino Thomas ’69 & Georgette ’69 Budd Ron Buffo ’75 Gary ’73 & Maria ’73 Burrows Gregory Carling ’01 Daniel ’95, ’99 & Jackie ’03, ’05 Caulfield Darla Chappell ’77 Charities Aid Foundation of America Peter ’66 & Gayle Ciraolo Marcia Cisneros ’66 City Market Ellen Clark ’69 Glen ’62 & Frances ’62 Clark Joanne Clayton ’61 David & Denise Close Morris Cohen ’61, ’68 Larry Coleman ’71 Terry Colton Rebecca Conk-Wonder & Aaron Wonder John Conlon ’67 Alyson Coombs ’99 Jason Coombs ’95 Nita Cooper Kristine Corder Corzine Ranch Caleb Cotton ’06 Carole Counihan & James Taggart Jerry ’70 & Patricia ’70 Crisci Shirley Crow ’66, ’72 Ed Crowther & Lori Tanner Gloria Curtis ’70 Harold Czarnetzki ’69 Christopher Dahle Colleen Dalsaso ’88 Bob Damashek ’68, ’73 Matt Daniels ’16 Mike Gibson & Gigi Darricades Jeffrey David ’87 Christa Davis ’89 Shon Davis Roger Dawson ’77, ’92 Peter ’97 & Ronda ’95 De La Cerda Sharon Deaguero Sandy ’71 & Linda Dee Leo Degenstein ’18 Jerry DeLeon ’89 Kathleen Delzell ’61 Elbert Detwiler ’63 John Dodds ’04 Margaret Doell Frank Dolce ’65, ’67 Nancy Dunn ’65, ’76 Roberta M. Ebbers ’71 Mike ’71 & Linda ’73 Edgar Edward Jones-Alamosa El Pomar Foundation

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Thad Elliott ’72 Anita Ellison Ellwood Ervin ’67 Otto ’70, ’89 & Sara ’81, ’89 Espinoza Samuel ’01 & Crystal ’02 Evig Tamara ’91 & Bill Fassett Cecil & Carol Fell Joan Felzien-Perry ’67 Melody Feniks Patricia ’70 & John Fitch Matt Flavin ’01, ’10 Neil Fleischauer ’70 Bill Franz ’77 Louis ’72, ’73 & Marlene ’73 Fraulo Phillip A. Fresquez ’67, ’71 Kenneth Fry ’60 Marsha ’71 & Tim Gallagher Rudolph Gallegos ’59, ’61 Charles Garcia ’63 Isaac Garcia ’62 Len ’93 & Toni ’00 Gates Delbert ’70, ’71 & Jan Gay Jeff & Nancy Geiser John Gendreau ’70 C & Joan Gilbreath John & Kristi Glover Ruth Ann Glover ’64 Richard Goggin ’76 Ryan Goldsworthy ’11 Wanda ’74 & Gordan Golsan Ruben Gonzales ’61, ’64 Gary Goold Suzanne Gordon Jon Greene ’66, ’67 Alison Griffin Bob Grooms ’76 Norman Gustavson Laura Gutierrez Ramona Gutierrez Tomas & Maria Gutierrez Marlena Halko ’00 Scott Hamilton ’18 Elizabeth Hammond ’76, ’80 Patrick Hannigan ’76 Wes Hargrove ’78 Jack Harris ’65, ’66 Spencer Harris ’72 Douglas Hartman ’71 John Harvey Frances Haugen ’68 Lora Hawkins Eddie Hearyman ’71, ’73 Monte Hemphill ’90 David Henkel ’69, ’75 Mark ’89 & Stephanie ’93, ’01 Hensley Jessica Hermosillo Letha Hershey James S. Hill ’68, ’71

Veronica Hill ’75 Timothy & Kristi Hillis Cleta Hiner-Felzien ’90 Gregory & Barbara Hobbs Steven ’88 & Monica ’87 Hokansson Ryan Hollingshead ’00 Lyle & Liz ’80, ’85 Hood Sherrie Horn Karen Hossack ’69 Norman ’62, ’65 & Mary Sue ’64 Howey John Hroma ’67 Sandra Hubbard ’05 Jack Hunt ’65 Vi Hunter ’73 Grant Hurley ’75 Mary Hartmann ’83 Stella Isais ’79, ’87 Ian Jakalow ’05 Charlie ’69 & Kathleen ’83, ’88 Jaquez James Jensen ’89 Jonathan Johnston ’62 Carrie Jones ’06 Charles Jones, lll ’63 Marcy Jordan ’72 Olga Joyce ’61, ’63 Richard Kadinger ’75 Derek Karlinger ’05 Jason ’97 & Nara ’99 Kayne Dale Kerby ’59, ’61 Ian King ’18 Roger Knapp & Raida Paul-Knapp Marian Kochiovelos ’75 Delfinia Kogovsek ’59 Bessie Konishi ’59, ’61 Byron ’72 & Deanna ’83 Kunugi Judith Kunugi ’74 Tom Kusleika ’69, ’72 Dennis Lamb Marilyn Landrum Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Law Office of Karl Kuenhold, LLC Thomas & Marcy Kay Le Compte Susan Lehmann ’72 Ronald Lester ’77 Hubert Letterly ’60, ’68 Mark Liss ’82 Shannon Locke Robert ’73 & Sharon ’68, ’73 Lockwood Chris Lopez ’84 & Maryanne Talbot Lopez Tammy Lopez ’91, ’00 Jimmy Lovato ’71, ’73 Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero Al Lujan ’72 Priscilla Lujan ’75 Charles Lusman ’75 Johnny ’70 & Wanda ’70 Lydia Mark Mabry ’15 Sharleen MacArthur ’87

Susan MacCarthy ’90 Robert ’71 & Marveen ’72, ’76 Manzanares William Manzanares ’67 Emily Martinez ’15 Joe Martinez ’99, ’12 Juan Martinez ’76, ’81 Michael Martinez ’75, ’87 Rosalie ’86 & LeRoy Martinez John ’70 & Betti Marvel Monroe Mathias ’51 Emelio Mattorano ’73 Larry ’64 & d’Anna ’66, ’74 Mayfield William ’68 & Regina ’68 McCann Robert McCard ’69 Sharon McClure Lavoy McCorkle ’60, ’62 Craig McDowall ’85 David McGovern ’70 Walter & Rosemary Mckenzie Karen McLean-Simmons ’74 Mitch Medina ’60, ’64 Thomas ’69 & Beverly ’69 Michoski Jack Miller ’72, ’76 William ’73 & Katherine ’73 Miller Matthew Minniear ’07 Margaret Mitchell ’70 Judy Moeny ’74, ’92 Stephen Morley ’63 Wayne Morrison ’63 Ted ’69 & Janet ’69 Morrison Larry ’88, ’93 & Carolyn ’89 Mortensen Cathy Mullens ’82 James Mullings ’51, ’68 Louis ’67, ’69 & Jolleen ’87 Myers Tom ’68, ’81 & Barbara ’71 Nagoda Dennis ’62 & Linda Nash Thomas Nehring ’14 Stan Nelson ’61, ’65 Brian Neufeld ’00 New Mexico Horse Breeders Association New Mexico Horsemen’s Association Gail Nitta ’66 Shelli Norman Bradley Norris ’00 David Ochoa ’63, ’63 Marco Ochoa ’90, ’92 Larry ’77 & Billie ’77 Olin Michael Onofrey ’76 Robert ’70 & Susan Oringdulph Rocky Ortega ’65, ’71 Sandy Ortega ’74 Patti Ortiz ’78 Renee-Mae Ota ’72 Robert ’90 & Angela ’90 Ownbey Jeff Owsley ’86 Papa Murphy’s Lori Parker ’85, ’97 Frankie Pasquale ’09

Walter Paulson ’61, ’63 Janine Pearce-Vasquez ’86 James Pellicer ’67 Jerry Petersen ’77 Deborah Peterson Ronald Peterson Patty Philip Milton Place ’74 Jim ’95 & Melissa ’92 Plane Carol Plock ’78 Andrew Pojman ’72 Darline Polonis ’70 Frank Powell ’62 Peter & Marita Prandoni Beverly Price ’69 Dwight Proctor ’72 Wendell & Janine Pryor Pueblo Rockhounds, Inc. Paul Rahne ’65, ’66 Steven Randle ’72, ’91 Matthew Rapelje Cornelia Rector ’68 Jo Ann Rezen ’62, ’68 Heidi Richardson ’05 Ronald Rickman ’78 Scott ’98 & Lindsay ’99 Riley Patricia Rodis Jason Rogers ’93 Boogie & Boogie Jr. Romero Marjorie Romero Eugene Rossetti Albert Roybal ’80 Ernest Roybal ’54 Patrick Roybal ’90 Jack ’79, ’84 & Theresa Rudder Randy Rusch ’78 Corine Salazar ’63, ’72 Antonio Sandoval ’73, ’89 Louie Santistevan ’74 Phillip ’73, ’74 & Jeanne ’74 Sategna Rich ’75 & Barbara Scanga Keri Scheer ’94 Donald & Carol Schell Irma Schell Jerry Schloffman ’65, ’70 David & Robert Schnitzler Merle Schroder ’67 Sally Schulz ’70 Jo Anne Schuster Lewis Schwartz ’73 Wava Schweitzer Shirley Scott ’79 Bethney Seifert Julia Seiler ’83, ’84 Beverly Selin ’97, ’07 Val ’60, ’65 & Evangeline ’57, ’61 Sena Eric Shaffer Gary & Marilyn Shaffer

Mark & Dorinda Shaffer Gary Shawcroft ’67, ’68 Linda Shelley ’72 Matthew Shoban ’64, ’68 Sierra Blanca Motors Paul Silzell ’78 Chris & Lisa Simmons Louise Sisneros ’16 Larry Slade ’71 Brian Small ’03 Harvey & Sandy Smalley Joseph & Brooke Smartz Anthony & Nadine Smith Karl ’70 & Susene ’72 Smith Linda Smith ’69 Fred ’67, ’70 & Barbara ’68 Snow Rock Southway Gerald Spadafore ’64, ’65 Colleen Stabolepszy ’93, ’97 Donald Stimack ’54 Karen Stone ’71 Walter Stoufer ’66 Jill Sullivan Helen Taylor Jeb Taylor ’66 Beverly Y Tezak J. Kelly Theisen ’82 Terresa Thibodeaux ’15 Charles Thomas ’66 Donald Thompson & Jan Oen Janeal Thompson ’75 Tim & Kimberly Thompson Judy Thong John Tooker ’66 Darrell* & Diane Smylie Trembly ’67 Jane Trogdon ’66 Johnny Trotter Elizabeth Trujillo ’82 Henry Trujillo ’61, ’70 Milton Trujillo ’58 W Tucker Judy Turner ’74 Quinton Turner ’78 Lois Unger ’94 Wanda Valencia ’88 Edmund Vallejo ’55 Jose Vallejos ’62 Patricia Vargo ’62 Paul Victor ’74, ’75 Ruben Vigil ’61, ’65 Valentin Vigil ’71 Virginia J. Vigil ’81 Merredith Von Burg ’66 Cole Wakasugi Rodger ’72 & Jane Wakasugi Sharon Walker ’66 Kathy Washeck ’73 Kay ’55 & Jan ’63 Watkins

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Eric Wendelin ’05 Carol Wheeler ’64, ’70 Karen Wibrew Brent Williams ’71 Paul Williams ’75 Patricia & Lonnie Willis Ronald ’82 & Carolyn ’82 Wilson Jack Wirth ’72 William ’64 & Donna ’64 Witt Donald Wolfe ’68 Blake Wood & Rebecca Clark David ’67, ’75 & Kay ’68 Wood Kathy Woods Aubrey Woodward ’72 Alan Wortkoetter Carol Wright ’77 Loren Wright ’08 Randy Wright ’84 Robert Yund ’74 Anita Zaffuto ’71 Mick Zanski ’84 Peter Zimmerman ’81

up to $99 Herbert Adams Lucy Adams The Aguirre Family Trust Wesley J. Andersen ’70 Brent Anderson Hoyt ’97 & Dyan ’13 Anderson Anonymous Alyssa Archuleta ’17 Martha Asher ’73, ’75 Aspen Mini Storage & Creative Matting & Framing by Dennis Donna Atkinson ’73 Dorothy August ’73 Carmen Avalos Garrentt Baca ’04 Sami Balestri & Andrea Thomsen Buckley Bangert ’73, ’81 Jon ’96 & Sarah ’97 Barba Ryan Barone Sean & Lisa Barr Beverly Barton ’69 Shane Basford Robert Bashline ’70, ’71 Laurie Beattie ’72 Tawney Becker Constance Beckles Randy Begano ’83, ’89 Andrea Benton-Maestas ’12 MJ Berg ’86 Thomas Bishop Rebecca Blackburn Shauna & Darrin Blair

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Geoffrey ’73 & Deborah ’75 Bokan Philip Born ’68 Gerald ’59 & Karen ’61 Boxberger Roxie Boyd ’55, ’64 Thomas Bradley ’69 Christina Broderick Michael Broussard Anne Brown ’74, ’75 Reeves Brown Brian & Deborah Brownell Gabriel ’00, ’02 & Jaime ’02 Brubacher John & Sandra Bryant Arnold & Elizabeth Burton Abran Bustos ’05 Lisha Bustos ’08, ’09 Leonard Caldwell ’73 Kerri Carlton Sue Carpenter ’61 Justin Carreon Cheryl Carter ’17 Noel Caryl ’87 Don Casias Joseph Casias II Joanna Casillas Medina ’13 Jessica Castillo Gallegos ’10 Michael Cawthra ’76 Beneranda Chacon ’91, ’01, ’11 Angel Chavez ’90 Eva Chavez ’91 Gregory Chavez ’81 Lance Cheslock Jill Chontos Jeremy Clark ’03 Maurine Clark Patrick ’17 & Elizabeth ’17 Cleary Community First Foundation Conejos Writers Circle Katie Contreras Alberta ’94 & Carl Coolbaugh Jack* & Genevieve Cooper Kent Cooper ’76 Alfred ’70 & Anna Marie ’72 Cordova Christie Cornelison Mary Beth Corsentino ’71, ’74 Joseph Corson ’57 Theresa Cortese ’76, ’82 Prudy Cosyleon ’77 John Crawford ’69 David Crossland ’73, ’77 Eric ’00 & Stacey ’99 Crouser Roland Crowder ’50 Mary Crowell ’92 Crystal Cruz Deborah Curtis ’00 Margaret Dalby ’66 Annette Dalton Keith ’70 & Carol ’71 Daniel Daniel Davis ’74

Chris & Tracey Dawson Ian Debono ’73 Richard Decker ’60 Jason Defee Olivia DeHerrera ’14 Christine Delaney-Haynes ’75 Gerald Dellinger ’73 Edgar ’65, ’69 & Conzuelo ’68 DeVan Wes DeVaul Bob Dodd ’78 Doris Downie ’93 Cherie Dowse ’98 Lori Dumler & Tami Dick Peggy Dunn Martin ’80 & Cristina ’69, ’79 Duran Frances Eigenberg Eldon Elarton ’69 Mary Eldredge ’99 Frank ’83 & Mary Jo ’80 Elkins John ’86 & Carrie ’86 Elwell Roger Escheman Antonio Esquibel ’67 Sarah Everill ’05 David & Stacie Fairbairn Sheryl ’82, ’85 & Wayne Farley Galen Feeback ’64, ’68 & Gloria Santisteven Feeback ’72, ’78 Sandy Ferraro ’76 George Fiedler Janel L Fillmore Karen Fisher ’08 Keith ’58, ’63 & Claudette ’63, ’78 Fisher Patricia Forman Dale Frasier ’86 & Kathryn ’76 Radcliffe Dana ’94 & John Frazee Bonnie Fryzlewicz Bridget Gallegos ’68, ’72 Joe Garcia ’72 Jose ’59, ’67 & Margie ’65, ’70 Garcia Mike ’94 & Patricia ’82, ’97 Garcia Sandra Garcia Cindy Gettman ’68 Phillip Gibbs ’04 Aftin Gillespie ’06 Rueben Gillespie ’69, ’74 Clifford Gindulis Vera Goforth ’63 Pete ’67, ’71 & Ina ’72 Gomez Albert ’81, ’99 & Eleanor Gonzales Gene Gonzales ’77 Thomas Gonzales ’91 Fernando Gonzalez ’15 Gary Goodwin ’90 Miriam Grafe ’66 Chuck ’87 & Mary ’79 Grant C. Elliott Graves ’91 Charles ’90 & Janice Griego Brenda Grove ’78

Jim Groves ’59 John Gue ’01 Paul Gutierrez Laura Haase ’73 David & Nanette Hachigian Angeline Haddrill David ’97 & Penne ’01 Hamilton Johnnie & Lori Rae Hamilton Charles Hammill ’68, ’69 Dianne Hanisch ’90, ’02 Michael Hannon ’76 George Hansen ’68 Robert & Lila Hanson George Hardin ’73, ’89 Kenneth ’84 & Janice ’70 Hardison Loree Harvey ’92 John & Sheri Hastings Gary Hauschulz ’93 Frieda Havens ’69 John ’68 & Helena ’68, ’95 Haws Rev Henry Hazard ’67 Lois Hazel Heldstab Appliances Service Mike ’07 & Erika ’08, ’09 Henderson Theresa Hendricks Don & Carole Hermanson Joanne Hernandez ’69 Waldo ’71, ’74 & Peggy ’75, ’76 Herrera Margery Herrington Sallie Hibbs ’60 Jim Hilburn ’87 John Hill ’70, ’81 James Hillis Chad Hiser ’09 Jenene Holcomb ’89, ’94 Lloyd Holmes ’65 Vasti Holstun ’18 Mark Holte Linda Hoover ’81 Diane Hughes Frances ’61 & Harry Hull Ann Ibarra ’90 Julia Jackson ’80 Richard ’78 & Sandra ’78 Jackson Dr. James ’64 & Martha Jacobs Taylor Jamison Yolonda Jerido Alysa Johnson Julie Johnson Rick Johnson ’81 Susan Johnson ’10 Barbara Johnston ’75 Chester Jones ’67 Christine Jones Dennis Jouett ’70 Ronald Jung ’84 F Chet Karnas Lloyd & Carol Keefer

Alice Keirn Barbara Keller ’77 Diana Kellner ’79 Debra Kennedy ’76 Rob Kepplinger ’69, ’74 Naomi Keys ’86 Patricia Kidd ’92 Alice Kidney Derald Killgore Robert ’52, ’55 & Margaret ’53, ’61 King Rodney King ’70 Jason ’98, ’00 & Catherine ’00 Kingery Kip’s Grill Kendal Knaus James F. Koenigsfeld ’90 Julie Kove ’87 Rick Kreminski Kroger Roy Laird ’67 Barb Larimer Jake & Jessica Larson Toni Larson Wesley ’67, ’68 & Pamela ’66 Lazenby Kathleen & Bruce Leary Naomi Ledesma ’13 Charlotte Ledonne ’84 Kathryn Lee ’94 Eldon Leff ’63 Charlotte Lehmann ’79 Janet Leinen ’78 Louella Lenberg ’89, ’96 Douglas ’91 & Jennifer ’92 Lentz Doris Lessenden ’74 Jonathan Lipp ’89 Gary Loewe ’88 Fred Lopez ’69 Julian ’85 & Wendy ’82, ’93 Lopez Ann Louden ’85 Mike Lowe ’68 Richard Lubchenco ’90 Cathi Lucero ’14 Crestina Lucero ’02 Jarod Lucero ’12 Sue Luttrell ’88 Zaineb Lyons ’09 Renee Macarus Anthony Madrid ’79, ’87 Nikolai Makarow ’72 Maureen Maksimoski ’75 Leslie Malles ’71, ’80 John Marlman ’61 Leroy Marquez ’65 Dennis Martha Kathleen Martinez Orlando Martinez ’63 Querina Martinez ’89 Rodney Martinez Roman Martinez ’71

Vida Martinez ’75 Michael May Kerry McCaig Donald McCallister ’51 Holly McCarroll ’04 Danny McDaniel & Tish Hollingsworth Charles ’62, ’67 & Peggy ’66 McGuffin Susan McKenna ’95 Abigail McKenzie Chrissy Mckinney Tatiana McKinney ’18 Delilah McLaren ’77 Mark McMahon ’75 Amber McWilliams Kristi Mease ’96 Karen Melgares Sarah Menapace-Walker ’93 Kelley Merritt ’10 Bruce & Sharon Meyer Lonnie ’87 & Marjorie ’86 Miller Leanne Mills-Vigil Michael ’74 & Glenalee ’73 Mitchell Mike & Caylee Montgomery Lindsey Montoya Frances Montoya ’79 Andrea Mooney ’96 Kathleen Morford ’85 Barbara Motes ’72, ’78 Gertha Mountfort ’69, ’73 Denis Muebake ’15 Floyd Murray Kevin & Jennifer Music Ben ’03 & Anne ’05 Naccarato Martha Nelson ’71 Zeke & Jordy Nevejas Phong Nguyen ’17 Margaret Nickelson Wright ’48 Bruno Nora ’15 Carol Norcross Amy & Lawrence Norder Jeannie Norwood ’71 & Albert Kahan Notes & Numbers, LLC Heather Novak Timothy O’Donnell & Parizad Motiwala Robert M Ogrady Leroy Olguin ’64 Jose Olivas Richard Ono ’97 Ernest Ornelas ’76 Bonnie Ortega ’00 Jose ’00, ’04, ’07 & Amy ’98, ’06 Ortega Joy Ortiz ’60 Carol Osborn ’84 Leslie Owens-Doyle ’95, ’05 Chris ’02, ’03 & Kelli ’01 Page Jamie Page Gunnison Pagnotta ’18 Susie Pagnotta ’91

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Chad Palmer ’17 Thomas Panter ’77 Vicki ’91 & Clarence Parks Polly Parrish ’04 Betty Patterson John ’68 & Helen ’67 Patton Jolene Pavlovsky ’63, ’67 PEO Sisterhood Chapter Ex Patricia Pepper Anita Perez ’91, ’97 Crissy Perham Susan Petrelli ’81, ’82 Alfred Petross ’15 Charles ’59, ’62 & Margaret ’63, ’67 Pfalmer Marsha Phelps ’89 Tara Phillips ’14 Dr. Jill Pitcher Anne Pizel ’92 Jon Plachy ’55, ’60 Stacey Plane ’97, ’13 Robert Poulson ’59 Rosa Pratt ’83 Rodney Pridgeon ’70 Lawrence Pyeatt ’65 Eddie & Margaret Quintana Patricia Quintana Regina Quintana Allen ’03 & Tracie ’03 Race Gary Ramer ’72 Marcos Ramirez Carolyn Ramos Rosalinda Ramos Phillip Ranke ’66 Rosina Ready ’59, ’62 James Reay ’64 Mary Reed ’55 Darlene Reidhead Joseph J. Renda ’66 Armando Reyes ’98 Jolene Reynolds ’72 Cassandra Rhinehart ’04 Eli & Stacie Rhodehamel Bonny Rich ’07 Willie Richard Joseph Richmond ’15 Mary Rickley Shanna Riley ’15 Mary J Rincor Alexis Rindone Peter Rindone Patricia Robbins ’93, ’96 Elizabeth Roberts ’67, ’68 Randy Roberts ’99 Carmen Robison Judith Roehm ’63 Dr. Mary Ann Roldan ’74 Ernest ’74, ’85 & Patricia ’71, ’76, ’99 Romero

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Flavio Romero ’77 Richard & Victoria Romero Joseph Ross ’66 Jon & Marie Rowe Cedric Rowley ’13 Liam Ruggles Diana Ruiz Kasey Russell ’03 Aaron Sahr ’68 Caroline Sanchez ’56 Timothy Sandoval Celestino Santistevan ’68 John Sather Paulette Schmalz ’75 Regis Schmalz ’75 Tom Schofield Marcie Schulz ’93 Jayna Schweitzer Deborah Scott Wendi Seger ’95, ’12 Candace Selk Barnes Russell Shawcroft ’17 Stephen ’99 & Karen ’99 Shea Ellen Sheaffer ’73 Jeanette Shell Mary Simmons Paul ’89, ’94 & Tauri ’90 Sims Camry Sisneros ’14 Mark Skinner ’92 Mark & Lynn Slinger Karen Sliwkowski ’75, ’89 Charlee Smith Jerry & Barbara Smith John Smith ’70 Katelyn Smith ’16 Patsy Smith Sandra Smith ’87 Susan & Terry Smith Travis Smith ’81 Carl ’61, ’64 & Teddy ’63 Snow Larry Snyder ’65, ’66 Kathy Soden ’89 Mark Sowards ’09 Evelyn Sprouse-Rowe ’84 Ivan Stahlecker ’73, ’81 Janis Stanley ’77 Gregory Starkovich ’75 Sandra Starnaman Fred & Donna Steckman Janice Steinbach John Stevenson ’72 Janet Stokes Nola D. Stout ’64 Karyl Sutherland ’84 Harriet Sutton ’63 Linda Swanson ’70 Beverly Swenson Arnald Swift ’69, ’71

Garrett Szagola ’71 Bill Talkington ’85 Christine Tapia ’84 Jon Tausan ’69, ’81 John Taylor Donna ’67, ’83 & Tom Templeton Sharon Teufel Eunice Teyler Darwin & Janet Thompson Victoria Thompson Kelly Tiffany ’89 Rochelle Tijerina Carmen Torrie ’71 Holly Trujillo ’95 Jack Trujillo ’67 Jennifer Tupper Hardy Turrentine ’64 Brian Underwood ’84 Rick Vafeades ’67, ’68 Annessa Valdez ’05, ’10 Joseph ’73 & Mary Jane ’88 Valdez Robert Valdez ’66 Courtney Vance ’14 Jane Vanderkooi Gary VanGerpen ’64, ’66 Sue Vasquez Patrick ’66 & Mary Veerkamp Angela Velasquez ’04, ’11 Gary Venturi ’71 Ardell Versaw ’63 Charles Vigil ’89 Anna Vong ’11 Cheryl Walker Peggy Ward ’72 Manny Wasinger ’82, ’93 Kevin ’99 & Kelly ’99 Weber Mark Weeks ’75 Larry Wells ’69 Gloria & Tye West Ray Wheeler ’58, ’67 Virginia White ’65 Charles White Charles ’66, ’80 & Carolyn ’67, ’76, ’80 White Roland Jr. ’69, ’70, ’84 & Maryann ’70 Wick Karen ’92, ’94 & George Wilkinson Josh Williams Shirley Williams Steve Willman ’73 Emily Wilson ’84 Lisa Wilson ’94 Eric Wolfe ’80 Andrew Woolstencroft Barry & Maria Worstell Michelle Wortkoetter Ellen Wright ’78 Mary Ann Wright

Linda Wyman ’64 Corri E Zaiger Dennis Zaiger ’68 Jeffrey & Jessice Zaiger David Zwerenz * indicates deceased

friends of music

matching gift companies Discover Financial Services You Care, We Share Employee Giving Program IBM International Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift YourCause Chevron Matching Employee Funds

Lucy Adams Anonymous Tawney Becker Harvey Billington ’58, ’65 Brian & Deborah Brownell Peter ’66 & Gayle Ciraolo William Crockett ’89 Mike Gibson & Gigi Darricades Brian & Tamara David Kathleen Delzell ’61 Mary Eldredge ’99 Delbert ’70, ’71 & Jan Gay C. Elliott Graves ’91 David Green ’70, ’71 Matt & Karla Hardesty Wes Hargrove ’78 Robert Hoff ’71 Jenene Holcomb ’89, ’94 Marty & Diana Jones Patricia Kidd ’92 Julie Kove ’87

Dennis Lamb Charlotte Ledonne ’84 Dr. Cheryl Lovell Teri McCartney ’87, ’92 & Don Richmond ’13 Danny McDaniel & Tish Hollingsworth Bruce & Sharon Meyer William ’73 & Katherine ’73 Miller Notes & Numbers, LLC Jeannie Norwood ’71 & Albert Kahan Jolene Pavlovsky ’63, ’67 Robert & Regina Rice Patricia Robbins ’93, ’96 Neil & Elise Rudolph Penny Sanders Mark Skinner ’92 Linda Smith ’69 Donald Thompson & Jan Oen Arvilla Weldon ’70, ’92 Anita Zaffuto ’71

friends of theatre James & Tonie Billings Anna Kinney ’15 Maury & Leslie Lieberman Dr. Cheryl Lovell Susan McKenna ’95 Eric ’03 & Julia ’04 Propp Neil & Elise Rudolph Penny Sanders Fred ’67, ’70 & Barbara ’68 Snow San Luis Valley Federal Bank

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2019 grizzly club Corporate sponsors Airgas Alamosa Building Supply/ La Jara Trading Post Alamosa Chiropractic Alamosa County Alamosa Home Furnishings Alamosa State Bank Alcon Construction, Inc. American Electric Co. AmeriGas Propane Arby’s Asphalt Constructors, Inc. ASU Counselor Education Adams State MBA Best Western Alamosa Inn Billings Electric, Inc./ Valley Lock & Security, Inc. Century 21 Property Management CIA-Leavitt Insurance Agency Colorado Army National Guard Colorado Potato Administrative Committee Colorado Sports Comfort Inn/Super 8/IHop Community Banks of Colorado Del Mar Carpet One Dylan Brown Agency Extreme Graphics Fairfield Inn First Southwest Bank Flood & Peterson Insurance, Inc. Friday Health Plans Colorado Choice Health Plans Gobin’s Hampton Inn Harding Dental Group Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hunan’s/Dunes Inn Husmann Plumbing

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IHop J & J Rental Centers L & M Auto Sales Locavores Mark’s Outdoor Sports Nino’s O&V Printing Papa Murphy’s Pepsi Porter Realty, Inc. Rio Grande Savings & Loan Rocky Mountain Septic & Excavating Rock Creek Family Medicine, P.C. Rocky Mountain Eye Center, P.C. Rocky Mountain Memorabilia Rubi Slipper Safeway San Luis Valley Brewing Company San Luis Valley Federal Bank

San Luis Valley Health San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Inc. Sherwin Williams Silver Mountain Disposal, LLC Skiball’s Running World SLV Sports & Wellness, Inc. Sodexo Campus Services Sonic Drive-In Southwest Ready Mix, Inc. Square Peg Torben Walters Insurance Agency, Inc. Town and Country Valley Courier Valley Electric, Inc. Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. Van Iwaarden Builders, Inc. Wall, Smith, Bateman, Inc.

Individual sponsors Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce Aspen Mini Storage & Creative Matting & Framing by Dennis Jerome Austin Gwen Babcock ’08 John Bailey Bank Shot Sports Bar Ahmed Bernard Jeffrey Bilderbeck ’03 Josh Blankenship Tom ’59 & Charlotte ’58, ’71 Bobicki Sean Bolton Joelle Boos-Medina ’99, ’11 Heather Brooks Jon & Teri Brownell David Broyles ’74 Glenn & Kerry Burnham Duane ’82 & Lorey ’80 Bussey Campus Cafe Jeff Carew Roxy Carleo ’88 Kurt ’71, ’78 & Joan ’90 Cary Russ ’97, ’06 & Bethany ’00 Caton Keith Cerny & Debra Sowards-Cerny Betsy & Carl Chacon Lance Cheslock Glen ’62 & Frances ’62 Clark Colwell Inspection Group Kristine Corder Hogue’s Glass, Inc./Stan & Jeannie Crowder Ed Crowther & Lori Tanner David Curtis ’72, ’92 Jason Defee Jim & Erma Defee Leo & Julie Degenstein Erika Derouin-Greene Ron ’76 & Jan ’80, ’03 DeSautell Margaret Doell Jill Downie ’90, ’91 Edward Jones-Alamosa Roger Escheman Leroy Espinoza Sheryl ’82, ’85 & Wayne Farley Farm Fresh Direct John ’63, ’69 & Margaret ’61 Faron Keith ’58, ’63 & Claudette ’63, ’78 Fisher Formation Ag Frontier Bank John & Monica Fryday Herman Gallegos ’75 Andria ’05, ’09 & Chris Gay Delbert ’70, ’71 & Jan Gay Michelle Gay Jeff & Nancy Geiser

Angelica Gero Clifford Gindulis Matt & Mary Beth Glowczewski Greg ’96 & Jeni ’85 Goodwin Goss-Paxton-Flippen Family Jaime Green Vern ’97 & Heather ’00 Heersink Charlotte Hefner ’88 Camille Herron Kurt & Leona Holland Jenel ’02 & Jeff Hopper Chuck ’62 & Sandy ’79, ’80 Houser Michael Hudson ’98 Larry Joe ’83 & Christine ’83 Hunt Janine Hurst ’09, ’14 Dustin Imdieke Alan ’70 & Elieen Johnson Shorty & Gwen Johnson Don Johnson & Irma Schell Raymond Johnson ’71 Kevin ’96, ’04 & Cheri ’94 Jones Philip Jones Karl & Bonnie Keller Kentucky Fried Chicken Rena & Nathan Kirkland Travis Koppenhafer ’03 Dianne & Jeff Lee Selbert & Dorothy Lewis Keith Lindgren Richard & Ericha Loosbrock Robert Lopez ’96 Vincent & Esther Lopez Dr. Cheryl Lovell Louie & Peggy Luster Mark ’89, ’92 & Myra ’93, ’01 Manzanares Ken ’87, ’94 & Dolores ’87 Marquez Damon ’87 & Konnie Martin Beatrice Martinez ’76 David ’84, ’87 & Kimberly ’84, ’99 Martinez Joe Martinez ’99, ’12 Tom Masterson Miranda McWilliams ’17 Jay Meyer Insurance Agency, Inc. Jay Meyer Chas ’98 & Melissa Moeller Ted ’69 & Janet ’69 Morrison Wade ’76, ’80 & Lindy ’80 Mortensen Larry ’88, ’93 & Carolyn ’89 Mortensen Nancy Mortensen Jeffrey ’00 & Katherine ’00 Motz Mary Motz ’62 Shanae Mundee Lloyd Nelson

Floyd & Jody Oak Albert ’61 & Kelli ’74 O’Leary Robert ’70 & Susan Oringdulph Chuck Owsley ’68 Jeff Owsley ’86 Josh Parrish & Morgan Medor Nels ’75 & Amanda ’84 Pearson Scott & Sheri Porter Gary & Toni Ramstetter Norman ’75, ’77 & Greta Roberts Tracey Robinson Stan Rodrigues Lonnie Rogers ’60 Mike Rogers Chris Rooney Sage Apartments John Sather Colleen Schaffner Bill & Marcy Schlaufman Marcie Schulz ’93 Vincent ’79 & Donna Segura Russell Shawcroft ’17 Cleave Simpson Katelyn Smith ’16 Maurice Smith ’79 Maury Smith Terry Smith ’70 Fred St. Cyr Jr. Nancy Starling Ross Donald Stegman ’61, ’64 Doris Sullivan Donna Swartz Dervin Taylor Sharon ’85 & Ken Turpin Valley Car Wash/Vintage Garage Leova Villalobos Kevin Voss Robert ’80 & Margaret ’79 Wagoner Cole & Kim Wakasugi Anna Walker ’15 Kip Walker ’77 Tim ’73 & Peggy ’72 Walters Weiss Dry Cleaning Donald Wells ’86 Shaun & Nala Wicen Lisa ’94 & Chad Wilson Tom & Ann Wingerter Kathy Woods Loren Wright ’08 Chay ’00 & Jennifer ’00 Yund Joe & Shirley Zanski Zepol Media, LLC ZKM, LLC

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in memory of: Bernice Aguirre ’64 The Aguirre Family Trust

Manuel & Dolores Median Estate of Manuel Pinon Medina

Sherrie Bennett Maule ’63 Darla Chappell ’77

Tony Monfiletto ’69 Brent Anderson Arnold & Elizabeth Burton Christine Gaffga John & Kristi Glover David & Nanette Hachigian Lois Hazel Julie Johnson F Chet Karnas Gary & Pamela Kissock Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Michael May Scott Obenshain David & Robert Schnitzler Jo Anne Schuster

Mildred Mondragon Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske

Gladys & Doyle Burns Anonymous Elizabeth Chappell-Moffett ’72, ’77 Patricia Rodis Ted Ellis Alamosa State Bank Anonymous El Pomar Foundation Marian Kochiovelos ’75 Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Sharleen MacArthur ’87 Wilburn Edward Ferril ’63 Linda Wyman ’64 Gordan Gilson PEO Sisterhood Chapter Ex Liza Jeantete ’93 Anita Ellison Jeannie Sanderson Leach ’75, ’80 Alamosa State Bank Shon Davis Sheryl ’82, ’85 & Wayne Farley Vicki Jones ’75 Sargent Associated Students Sargent Educational Foundation Jill Sullivan Patricia & Lonnie Willis Janet Lowther ’67 Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Ruth ’50 & Ray ’50 McGee Kaylene Kahler ’77 Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske 16 AStater

Barbara Relyea ’67 Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Nancy Sanster Steven ’69 & Aneta Buhl Doug Shriver Holly Zumbro ’00 Alan Sinton Pikes Peak Community Foundation Cloyde Snook Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Butch Southway Russell Achatz ’85 Alamosa State Bank Alcon Construction, Inc. Alvarez Farms Anonymous John & Carrie Ary

Associated Contractors of New Mexico Nancy Bregar Joanne Clayton ’61 Genevieve Cooper Corzine Ranch Margaret Dalby ’66 Frances Eigenberg Roger & Lila Jean Escheman ESMS Race Horse Services Marsha ’71 and Tim Gallagher C Dwayne & Joan Gilbreath Robert & Lila Hanson Vi Hunter ’73 Roger Knapp & Raida Paul-Knapp Byron ’72 & Deanna ’83 Kunugi Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske New Mexico Horse Breeders Association New Mexico Horsemen’s Association Heidi Richardson ’05 Sierra Blanca Motors Harvey & Sandy Smalley Joseph & Brooke Smartz Jerry & Barbara Smith Patsy Smith Stan Miller Inc Donald Stegman ’61, ’64 Eunice Teyler Beverly Y Tezak Tezak Heavy Equipment Johnny Trotter Cole & Kim Wakasugi Rodger ’72 & Jane Wakasugi Karen ’92, ’94 & George Wilkinson Karla ’84, James & John Willschau

Dave Theiss ’72 Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske Agnes Underwood ’64, ’73 Brian Underwood ’84 Barbara Jan Zeman ’72 Lori ’91, ’01 & Aaron Laske

foundation net assets Academic Year 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15

in honor of: Duane Bussey ’82 Shon Davis

members of the legacy society

Total Assets $23,494,429 $22,257,620 $20,637,656 $18,416,633 $17,868,248

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Anonymous Mary & Cal Beaver Philip Britton ’61 Russell Cagle ’73 Jack* & Genevieve Cooper Wayne ’62 & Ellen Evans Patricia Ewert Flannagan ’76* The Estate of Gary ’62, ’65 & Judith Gaston* Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach Dale ’64 & Beverly Hettinger Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser Bonnie Moinet ’84 Michael Patritch ’70, ’73 & Karol Ann Krakauer Patritch Dr. Clarissa Lee Pollard Michael Sloan ’65 Patsy Spier ’91 Estate of Linda Spraitzer* Douglas Thomas ’55* Karen Wibrew Bill Woodward ’61

or Michael Patritch, Adams State was more than just a college, it was a place that made him feel like he mattered, that helped him flourish as both a student and individual. He hopes that his wife’s and his yearly theatre donations and legacy donation will give other students a chance to flourish.

Some of Patritch’s fondest memories include Lynn Weldon, Ph.D., emeritus professor of psychology; and Dale Jeffryes, M.S.E., emeritus professor of speech and theatre.

“Dr. Weldon would always greet me by name, which made me feel as though I mattered.” Patritch appreciated Weldon’s candid, unperturbable manner during classes and the fact that Weldon provided a safe space for students to speak their mind.

“Mr. Jeffryes was a strict professor who shared his passion for theatre in a way that made the students excited about attending class. The Theatre Department felt like a family.”

*indicates deceased

We want your thoughts on who should be considered among our most influential Adams Staters in history.

Email us: publicrelations@adams.edu or alumni@adams.edu Send us a letter: Adams State University, 208 Edgemont Blvd., Suite 3010, Alamosa, CO 81101 Fill out online form: adams.edu/adams100

Re-Engage. Re-Connect. Re-Commit.

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Foundation Scholarships

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Miles & Alice Acheson Memorial Alice Acheson ’68, ’69 Adams State Alumni Adams State University Alumni Association Adventure Sports Tamara Rice ASU Alumni & Foundation Office Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach ASU Alumni-Denver Chapter Denver Alumni Chapter Adams State Classified Employees Employees of Adams State University Alamosa Lodge #44 Philanthropic Alamosa Masonic Philanthropic Foundation Alamosa Masonic Alamosa Masonic Philanthropic Foundation Alamosa Rotary Alamosa Rotary Club Alamosa State Bank - Helms/ Nielsen Memorial Alamosa State Bank Kay Wagner Albrecht Kay Wagner Albrecht ’62 ASU Emeritus Chemistry Faculty David Van Pelt ’86 ASU Theatre Endowment ASU Alumni, Staff & Friends Antonito Carole Counihan & James Taggart Manual Aragon Estate of Manual Aragon Arby’s SLV Promising Athlete Arby’s Richard Barkley/McDaniel Richard Barkley ’76, Dr. John McDaniel Marian Sims Baughn Memorial P.E.O. Foundation/Chapter V Dr. Kenneth Bean Alice Bean Bokat Family Stephen ’68 & Karen Bokat Borrego Family Thomas Borrego ’46 Stan Brinkley/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel

Tom Bruscino/McDaniel Thomas ’99 & Terrie ’99 Bruscino, Dr. John McDaniel Dr. Robert & Sharon Buchanan/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Dr. Littleton J. Bunch Memorial Bunch Family Shirley Burnham Memorial Glenn ’94 & Kerry Burnham Gladys & Doyle Burns Anonymous Orahood Burt Carolyn Burt Bustos/Price Memorial Bill Mansheim Calvin “Bud” & Mary Regan Caldwell Mary Regan Caldwell ’52, ’60 Carpe Diem Koos & Harry Daley Clyde Carstens/McDaniel Clyde Carstens ’86, Dr. John McDaniel Clyde Calvin Carstens/McDaniel Memorial Dr. John McDaniel Joshua Thomas Cary Memorial John & Paige Keeler Sally T. Chavez Memorial Anonymous Donor N. & G. Clarke & H. Emperius Memorial Hada Clarke ’85 The Edwin Clemmer Scholarships in the Very Fine Arts David ’87 & Wendy Clemmer Jim Colbert Athletic Jim Colbert ’61, ’65 & Valerie Goodwin-Colbert Alton Cole Estate of Alton Cole Collins/Sheriff/Zuckerman Memorial Stephen ’67 & Courtney Marsters Colorado Water Officials Association – Chapter Three Memorial Colorado Water Officials Association S. Connelly Softball Becky Connelly

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new scholarships established

Richard Conour Memorial Elizabeth Conour Nita Cooper/McDaniel Memorial Jack Cooper & Dr. John McDaniel Gerald Corning James ’86 & Deborah Harvey COSI-County Alamosa County, Conejos County, Costilla County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County & Sunflower Bank, Saguache County, TSJC Educational Foundation Crain William ’60, ’62 & Ellie ’82 Crain James & Irene Craft James H. Craft Jerry & Patti Crisci/McDaniel Jerry ’70 & Patti ’70 Crisci, Dr. John McDaniel Dr. Ed Crowther/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel John Dewi Davies M.D. Medical Estate of Eileen Crowly Davies Devon J. Doyle Memorial Brian & Leslie ’95, ’05 Doyle Dream Endowment Various Donors Angelo Duarte Wrestling Family/Friends Duncan Ronald ’66, ’72 & Paula ’73 Duncan Ellis Memorial Harry Manesiotis ’99 Wayne & Ellen Evans Mathematics & Science Wayne ’62 & Ellen Evans Stanford Fellers Memorial Marvin Fellers ’47 Firstbank FirstBank Holding Company Firstbank Service Area FirstBank Holding Company David Ford/McDaniel David Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel

David Ford Memorial/McDaniel Vickie I. Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel David & Vickie Ford/McDaniel Vickie I. Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel Vickie Ford/McDaniel Vickie I. Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel Dr. Gary Gallagher/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Gary & Judith Gaston Estate of Gary Gaston ’62, ’65 Michael John Gay Memorial Michael Gay GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club Ruth Curtis Gilbert Karla Gilbert Dr. Gordon Gillson/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Erin Gilmore Memorial Katie Fundalinski, J. Thomas ’67, ’68 & Patrice ’68 Gilmore Dr. J. Thomas Gilmore/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel William & Lenora Gilmore Memorial J. Thomas ’67, ’68 & Patrice ’68 Gilmore Lawrence & Frances Gomez Lawrence ’67, ’68 & Frances ’64, ’70 Gomez James Gontis/McDaniel James Gontis ’90, Dr. John McDaniel Green/Park Woolbert Creative Arts Kathy Park Woolbert ’07 & Henry Woolbert Paul D. Hall Phil & Juanita Hall James P. & Kate A. Hatfield Art Education Estate of Kathryn Hatfield History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Political Science & Spanish ASU HAPPSS Department Charley & Sadako Hayashida Memorial Sadako Hayashida Brooks Haynie Memorial Endowment Thomas & Marjorie Haynie

Hensley Wrestling Mark ’89 & Stephanie ’93, ’01 Hensley John & Anita Hertner Biology John ’66, ’70 & Anita ’67 Hertner Stuart Hilwig HGP Honors ASU History/Government Department Dr. John & Nora Holmes Memorial Holmes Family Donald Hilton Hopper Memorial H. Dean Hopper & Doris Hilton Hopper Ron Howard/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Dr. Grant Hurley Pre-Med/Nursing Grant ’47 & Beverly Hurley Roy & Yoshiko Inouye Memorial Estate of Roy & Yoshiko Inouye James D. Johnson/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Marvin & Karl Keck Anonymous Kay Prendergast Kelloff Kay ’69 & Harold Kelloff Kincannon/Wall McDaniel Deanna Kincannon-Wall ’69, Dr. John McDaniel Kiwanis Club of Alamosa Kiwanis Club of Alamosa Sandra V. & O. John Kuenhold Sandra ’81 & John Kuenhold L & M Auto LeRoy & Rosalie ’86 Martinez Margaret A. Lamb Margaret Lamb Mark Lammers/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Minnie Langowski Memorial Gene Langowski ’82, ’87, Charlene Bertolino ’89 Vernon Lantis David Lantis ’39 Mike & Diana Lantzy Mike Lantzy ’64, ’65 Jeannie Sanderson Leach Memorial Kendra Sanderson ’15, Joni Hemmerling ’10

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Michael Lane Lester Memorial James Lester Olibama Lopez-Tushar Estate of Olibama Lopez-Tushar Florence Lorton/Alice Lorton Getz Memorial Melvin Getz, Jackie Getz White ’82 Loser Family Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser Hon. Carlos & Dorothy Lucero/McDaniel Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero, Dr. John McDaniel Lawrence David Lucero Memorial Fern Lucero Robert Lujan Memorial John ’86 & Gwynne Lujan Mangum Nursing Janet ’63 & Jasper Mangum Michael Marchildon/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Dr. John & Fran Marvel/McDaniel John & Fran Marvel, Dr. John McDaniel Dr. Robert E. McAllister Dr. Robert E. McAllister ’67 Ethel Dobson McDaniel/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel J.E. McDaniel/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Julie Randolph McDaniel/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Lillian McDaniel/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel McGee Family Ruth McGee ’50 McLean Family Dolores McLean ’65, Chris Simmons Manuel & Dolores Medina Memorial Family of Manuel & Dolores Medina Merritt Sarah Beatrice Merritt ’36 Matthew Miller Memorial Mary Miller Mingilton Family Endowment Dale ’85 & Teri Mingilton Marvin Motz Anonymous Donor Motz/Porter Basketball Alonzo Porter ’65, ’66, Mary Motz ’62 Music Endowment ASU Alumni, Staff & Friends MVHS-Adams Wayne ’62 & Ellen Evans Valerie Naranjo Anonymous Dr. Paul S. & Patti K. Newman Theatre Education Endowment Paul & Patti Newman

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William & Taka Oba Memorial David Oba ’77, Dean ’75 & Trish Oba, Ronald Oba Spud Orr Memorial Merle Orr ’65, ’69 Ed Ortega/McDaniel Eduardo Ortega ’86, Dr. John McDaniel Ralph Outcalt Scholars Outcalt Foundation Sue “Soupe” Patterson Art Memorial Bill Mansheim Sue Patterson & Bill Mansheim/ McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Porter Realty Mike & Mary Ann ’86 Porter, Porter Realty Porter Scholars in Science & Mathematics William ’51 & Joan Porter Bill Rakow/McDaniel Bill Rakow ’69, Dr. John McDaniel Lon Randolph/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation Pueblo Chieftain Judith Richardson Visual Art Antoinette Lucas Don Richmond Music Anonymous Ed Richmond Endowment Don Richmond ’13 & Teri McCartney ’87, ’92 Rio Grande Savings & LoanBoyce & Leonard Rio Grande Savings & Loan Rustic Log Randy ’98 & Micah ’98 Jackson Rutledge Family Richard ’69 & Kathleen Rutledge Ed Ryan Ed Ryan Jodine Ryan/McDaniel Jodine Ryan, Dr. John McDaniel Emma & Henry Salazar Memorial Ken Salazar & family Vince Sanchez Memorial Quint Seckler Wayne Sheldrake/McDaniel Wayne ’85, ’91 & Lauren ’97, ’04 Sheldrake, Dr. John McDaniel Shriver/Wright Agricultural ASU Alumni & Friends William “Bill” Sinclair Memorial Phyllis Sinclair ’71 SLV Behavioral Health Group SLV Behavioral Health Group

SLV Federal Bank Endowment SLV Federal Bank SLV Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. SLV Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Southway Alumni Southway Construction Southway Wrestling Southway Construction Elaine Southway Memorial Butch & Izora ’66 Southway, Joanne Southway Clayton ’61 Kenny & Rondaleen Specht Rondaleen Specht ’67 Rick Spier Memorial Patsy Spier ’91 Linda L. Spraitzer Estate of Linda Spraitzer Summerfest on the Rio SLV Fine Arts & Entertainment Richard Talley Musical Theatre Margaret Talley Douglas B. Thomas Estate of Douglas B. Thomas ’55 William M. & Jennie L. Thomas Estate of William & Jennie Thomas Mary Louise & Lester Tooker John Tooker ’66 & Deborah Brownell William Trujillo/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Dale Umberger Lunch Box Memorial Football Players of 1966-71 Ralph Vail & Kathlyn Thatcher Vail Ann Vail Wagner Family Virgil ’73 & Carol ’76 Wagner Wall, Smith, Bateman WSB & Associates, Inc. Kyle Walpole/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Bill & Beth Waters Bill ’59 & Beth Waters Kay Watkins ASU Chemistry Department Elwyn & Virginia Wehe Al ’73 & Virginia Wehe Arthur Wellbaum Estate of Arthur Wellbaum Dr. Lynn Weldon World Peace Arvilla Weldon ’70, ’92 Lillian McDaniel Williamson/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Robert & Karen Willis Robert & Karen ’99 Willis Stanley & Ruth Wills Ruth Wills ’46, Karen Kelton Woodard Memorial Charles & Beryl Woodard

scholarships awarded George, John, Janet, Marjorie & Mitzi Woodard Memorial Ketha Woodard Woodward Family William “Bill” Woodward ’61 Shirley Wright/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Robert Ellard Wright Memorial Mary Ann Wright Shane Yamnitz/McDaniel Dr. John McDaniel Cindy Young Memorial Norman Tucker ’79 Lorraine Young Memorial Estate of Lorraine Young ’37

Academic Year Amount Awarded 2018/19 $1,188,863 2017/18 $1,033,129 2016/17 $1,125,532 2015/16 $1,048,932 2014/15 $936,632

Students 275 248 263 263 301

The Joe I. Vigil Scholarship at Adams State University

A portion of net proceeds from the sale of this book will go to establish the Joe I. Vigil Scholarship at Adams State University.

The book was written by Adams State alumnus Pat Melgares.

The initiative to benefit student-athletes in the ASU cross country and track and field programs grew out of this book project.

The scholarship is administered by the Adams State University Foundation.

The publisher and author are grateful for this partnership.

To preorder the book, please visit www.soulsticepublishing.com.

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Students benefit from COSI grants Eight counties in southern Colorado have assisted Adams State students through the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.

Adams State University partnered with Alamosa County, Conejos County, Costilla County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County (including the Sunflower Bank), and Saguache County, and Trinidad State Junior College Educational Foundation to provide scholarships. “I look forward to a continuing partnership between all the institutions as we move into the future,” Director of Alumni and Donor Relations Lori Laske said.

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Representatives from Adams State, including the president and students, attended the Regular Board of Alamosa County Commissioners meeting on February 26, in Alamosa, Colo.

Pictured left to right: Lori Laske, with students Alexander Stokes, Tyler Kenison, Juanita Montoya, Katy Plumb, Isaiah Coffey, Isaiah DeLaCerda, Jonatan Garcia-Dominguez, Joshua Puente, Luz Gonzales; back row, Alamosa County Commissioners Helen Sigmond, Michael Yohn, Adams State President Cheryl D. Lovell, and Commissioner Darius Allen.

Students not pictured include Cade Duncan, Aidan Hill, Jose Mateo-Andres, Marcus McAuliffe, Andrea Rodriguez, Beth Rutgers, Santana Sandoval, and Chelsea Todd.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the following county commissioner meetings were not attended by Adams State but their continued support is appreciated.

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Huerfano

Students: Brooke Edwards, Stormy Chambers, Jamie Lea Garcia, Perla Hamilton, and Lindsey Sandoval.

Students: Jonathan Andreatta, David Knight, Garrett Quintana, Joseph Reichmann, Alexis Topping, and Robert Vigil.

New scholarships established Daniels Fund Scholarship Adams State University has received a $45,000 grant from the Daniels Fund to provide Boundless Opportunity Scholarships to non-traditional students.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship (BOS) is designed to benefit motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families. Adams State Director of Student Financial Aid Heidi Markey said the funding will be used to assist non-traditional students who have taken a different path to pursue their college education. “This support from the Daniels Fund will help this population of students with their persistence to graduation so they may lead productive and purposeful lives,” Markey said. These need-based scholarships are available to specific student populations including adults entering or returning to college, GED recipients, and veterans entering or returning to college.

For more information about Boundless Opportunity Scholarships at Adams State, visit adams.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.

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< Adams State staff and students attended the Regular Board of Costilla County Commissioners meeting on February 18, in San Luis, Colo. Pictured left to right: Commissioner to Convey Michael V. Gallegos, Lori Laske, Tomas Agustin, Commissioner Chair Steven Romero, Jessica Gamboa, Vice Chair Commissioner Lawrence Pacheco, Annahy Quezada, and President Cheryl D. Lovell. Students not pictured include Antoinette Archuleta and Ambrosio Mondragon.

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Sunflower Bank and Rio Grande County to provide a scholarship for Mayra McKibbon. Pictured left to right: Lori Laske, Rio Grande County Commissioners Gene Glover, Suzanne Bothell, John Noffsker, Adams State student Mayra McKibbon, and President Cheryl D. Lovell. Not pictured Monte Vista Sunflower Bank Senior Branch Manager Maria Aguilar.

Las Animas Student: Mckinley Douglas.

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Mineral Student wishes to remain anonymous.

Students: Layla Anzelc-Tolian, Sedona Anzelc-Tolian, Olivia Benavidez, Christina Chavez, John Curtis, Allison Harrison, Mariela Hernandez Munoz, Alejandro Tovar, Alyssa Tovar, and Alexis Sanchez-Duran.

Manuel and Dolores Medina Memorial Scholarship The legacy of Manuel and Dolores Medina will live on through Adams State University. Barbara Medina, Ph.D., former Teacher Education chair, and her siblings recently established a scholarship endowment to honor their parents who valued education and service to community. “My siblings and I had conversations and decided Adams State would be a great partner and a way to ensure continuity of our parents’ generosity and value of education.”

The Manuel and Dolores Medina Memorial Scholarship will assist Adams State University students with their educational expenses.

The couple raised nine children on a small farm in Crowley County. “Our parents saw to it that we had opportunity for further study post high school,” Barbara Medina added. “They instilled in us, as young children, both intellectual curiosity and the value of hard work.” Manuel and Dolores Medina had three family members earn degrees from Adams State: daughter Emily Medina Trujillo ’70, and two granddaughters, Veronica Vigil ’06 and Mia Medina-Bohanan ’08.

Adams State students from counties of Crowley, Otero, and Bent will receive first preference to receive the Manuel and Dolores Medina Memorial Scholarship. They must major in agribusiness, education, or sociology (social welfare), as well as meet additional criteria.

To contribute to the Manuel and Dolores Medina Memorial Scholarship, visit adams.edu/foundation.

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Best one-day giving in Adams State history

$30,000 amount raised this evening 2

Thank you to: 1. Co-hosts Diane Arias and John Taylor, Ph.D. professor of theatre 2. Folklorico Group Semillas de la Tierra 3. Adams State Mariachi Band 4. Don Richmond 5. Music of the Americas Ensemble, led by James Doyle, D.M.A.

associate professor of music

Chemistry students, Lost and Found Comedy Improv Troupe, and a capella group 68 West for your performances Sarah Ramirez â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04, for creating a beautiful painting on stage throughout the event

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Student assistants: Diane Arias, host, Clay Smith, Boomer, Chelsea Todd, camera operator, Tessa Coffelt, sound, Jade Winton, camera operator, Kaitlyn Kelley, teleprompter, and Chris Burtschi, camera operator

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Rob Benson, Ph.D. emeritus professor of geosciences

Pat Robbins, Ph.D. emeritus professor of business

Grace Young, Ph.D. emeritus professor of sociology

Adams State Board of Trustees announced promotions and emeritus status during their meeting on April 10.

Courtney Allen, Ph.D. Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. Neil Rigsbee, Ph.D. Matthew Valverde, D.M.A.

assistant professor to associate professor of counselor education assistant professor to associate professor of mathematics assistant professor to associate professor of counselor education assistant professor to associate professor of music

Chris Adams, Ph.D. Elizabeth Hensley, Ph.D. Cheri Meder, Ph.D.

associate professor to professor of chemistry associate professor to professor of business associate professor to professor of counselor education

Associate Professor of Music Matthew Valverde, D.M.A., was recognized for his outstanding work in education by the JV Educational Consultants A committee on behalf of the organization receives endorsement about outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators from all over the country and Valverde will be honored with the JV Educational Leadership Award for providing outstanding leadership within the field of higher education.

“I was surprised and humbled for this recognition,” Valverde said.

He called his father in Texas first after learning of the award. “My father was an attorney in Texas who was involved in equity cases. I was very proud to share with him.”

Valverde recognizes each student brings their own unique experiences with them into the classroom and individual vocal lessons. He encourages his students to go beyond just learning the musical notes and words by building a sense of ownership in their assigned music.

“I believe in giving them the space and process to work through their own joys and struggles.”

He works with a diverse student population and examines everything through the lens of equity. “It helps make me a better teacher to think critically about how I teach.” Valverde also serves as the Inclusive Excellence Liaison and is chair of the President’s Advisory Group on Equity.

Valverde continues to perform nationally. He was recently in the second production of the new chamber opera Tienda by Moya/Vicent in Minneapolis and sang in Detroit with EXIGENCE, a Sphinx Vocal Ensemble highlighting artistry within Black and Latinx communities.

JV Educational receives secret nominations that focus on educational and enthusiastic technique, contribution to student retention, dedication to a professor’s discipline through scholarly advancements, and more. “Matthew exemplifies excellence in education,” said Dawn Beckford, JV Educational Consultants.

Valverde will receive his honor at the 18th Annual International Males of Color Empowerment and Retention Conference in October, 2020.

According to the website jveducational.org, “JVEC offers a variety of consultation services to associations, colleges (schools), communities, foundations, higher educational institutions, nonprofits, nations and international collaborations to successfully implement and sustain strategies that lead to constructive student/faculty development, effective student and teacher leadership in education.”

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Adams State senior Stephanie Wolfe receives scholarship support No matter what roadblock or obstacle life throws at her, Stephanie Wolfe finds a way to overcome it and to keep working and achieving her goals.

That perseverance has helped Wolfe thrive during her time at Adams State University, where this spring she’ll graduate with a degree in business administration and management.

In addition to her own grit and determination, Wolfe has succeeded as a Grizzly thanks to a scholarship from the Adams 14 Education Foundation back home in Commerce City and matching funds from the Adams State Foundation.

But beyond the financial support, the scholarships have created a dedicated team of cheerleaders rooting for Wolfe since she first arrived in Alamosa.

“Everything that would cause someone to say, ‘I’m going to put my head in the sand and be done,’ she’s just bucked the challenge,” said Dale Mingilton (Class ’85), executive director of the Adams 14 Education Foundation, which formed in 1996 to support students in Adams County School District 14. “We just think she’s dynamic. She’s an incredible young lady. I’m very proud of her.”

When Wolfe first began thinking about life after high school, she knew that paying for college would be difficult.

She comes from a single-parent household and often worked 30 to 40 hours a week as a cook at Pizza Hut during her senior year at Adams City High School.

A guidance counselor suggested she look into Adams State, which turned out to be the perfect fit for Wolfe.

“The small class sizes made it really easy to integrate into college, which was nice,” said Wolfe.

Adams State was also a fitting partner for the Adams 14 Education Foundation, which asks colleges and universities to provide matching funds for students who receive its scholarships.

The foundation doesn’t just make financial investments in students. It also encourages them throughout their time in college with regular meetings and events. Mingilton and his wife, Teri, for example, have stayed in close touch with Wolfe over the years and they plan to attend her graduation (Adams State has cancelled its May 9 spring commencement due to COVID-19 public health concerns and is working on a new date for its spring graduates).

“We should be watching over and supporting these young people so that if something slips and we have the ability to catch it, we can be there to help,” said Mingilton.

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Last year, the Adams 14 Education Foundation awarded more than $220,000 in scholarships. High school students are evaluated based on their financial need, grades, community service or volunteer efforts, and their performance during an in-person interview with the foundation’s board of directors.

“We look for students who are driven to be successful,” said Mingilton.

Once they’re at college, scholarship recipients must submit their grades and their upcoming class schedule to the foundation, too, which gives Mingilton another opportunity to check in and see how things are going.

Asking universities to contribute matching scholarship funds creates an additional layer of support.

“It makes sense to have a partner (institution) because now there are two organizations watching out for this student,” Mingilton said.

Wolfe has experienced first-hand just how meaningful it can be to know that someone cares. She’s been so inspired by her connection with Mingilton, his wife, and other members of the foundation’s board that she’s now considering a career working with students who are struggling to pay for college or just need a little extra mentoring and general support.

During her time at Adams State, Wolfe has worked at Career Services and as a mentor to fellow students through Student Support Services. She’s also president of the ASU Pride Club and a member of the League of the Arts student group.

Her advice to high school seniors getting ready for college?

Get involved, get to know your professors and always, always trust your gut.

“Don’t second-guess yourself,” she said.

by Sarah Kuta

Adams State University has established a student emergency fund called Grizzly Persistence Aid to help with direct financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students for food, housing, technology, loss of wages and other documented emergency needs.

To give to the Adams State Grizzly Persistence Aid Fund please visit: https://www.adams.edu/foundation/emergency-fund/

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Staying in Touch •1950s

•1960s

Dr. Evangeline Roybal Sena ’57, ’61 portrayed Maria Josefa Jaramillo Carson, the third wife of Kit Carson in a Chautauqua performance presented by the Los Alamos Historical Society on March 10, in Fuller Lodge. Sena grew up on a farm in the San Luis Valley and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Adams State.

Approximately two decades later, she earned a Ph.D. in administration and supervision from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She and her husband, Val, were recently awarded the Premio Hilos Culturales Award for their longtime contribution to the traditional arts of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Better known as Vangie, Sena was drawn to Maria’s story because of their shared Hispanic heritage. Her ancestors, like Maria’s, made the long journey in the same caravan with Don Diego de Vargas in 1693.

Hurb Letterly ’60, ’68 accidently barged in on the ASU Alaska Cruise with his traveling buddy.

Since then, he hasn’t traveled as much as he would like although he did spend a couple of months in China. “Going solo allowed me to visit places of interest such as the Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing, Macau and Kunming. A lot of history, Burma Road and the Silk Road plus the Yangtze River and all of it had beautiful scenery.” His only recent trips have been to Taos to supply the gallery where he sells his paintings. Painting watercolors keeps him busy after he got out of the ship building business a few years ago. “I have two dogs (children) that occupy my time.” Working on his house also keeps him motivated since his wife passed away. “I was asked by the city of Aurora if I would consider teaching art class, so as you can see, skills acquired at Adams State are put to use in later years.”

Harvey E. Billington ’58, ’65 will always rate Adams State as an outstanding choice, where he received a full-ride. While working on his master’s degree he helped teach band camp to pay for his tuition. He had a very successful career as a teacher, high school principal, and for the last eight years, as a superintendent. He fully supports Adams State.

Gary Antisdel ’59, ’63 lives in Cedaredge, Colo., on the golf course. He plays golf four days a week with the Century Club, about 30 to 35 members. He would like to see and would welcome visitors from Adams State that were in his era. He can be reached at uduff2@gmail.com.

Richard L. Bank ’59 drove out in his 1938 Ford two-door, broken-down sedan with friends Dick Mayur ’53 and Joe Zanski from Niagra Falls, N.Y., in September 1951. A big snow storm hit Colorado Springs on September 25 and they had a hard time getting through to Adams State. Although Richard attended colleges back east for the next eight years, he finished his last year at Adams State in 1959. Richard and his wife, Norma, have two sons. Brian is working for LA County Sheriff’s Canine/SWAT teams and Mark lives in Minnesota.

What have you been up to since graduation?

Bradford Tate ’60 lives in Boca Grande, Fla., for six months of the year and in Lawrence, Kan. for six months. He is a retired educator, after 52 years, with 37 of those years teaching high school. He and his wife, Susan, have four children.

Stan Nelson ’61, ’65 retired from farming, ranching, and rodeoing in 1991. He and his wife, Jean, have been married 60 years. “We have hung around close to the house since retiring and all is well.”

Carl R. Snow ’61, ’64 and Teddy Snow (Wilson) ’63 celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary November 25. “Retirement has been great!”

Elbert Detwiler ’63 and his wife, Anna Mae, are “firmly planted” on the eastern shore of Maryland between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. “Nothing like lofty Colorado.”

Altogether he spent 15 years in Colorado and will always remember the features that supported his name. In Colorado there is a county named Elbert, a town named Elbert, and a lake and a creek named Elbert, and the highest mountain peak in Colorado is named Elbert (14433 ft). “I’m 83 now and will always love Colorado and Adams State.”

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Eldon R. Leff ’63 and his wife, Elaine, live at 459 Evelyn Dr, Canon City, Colo. “Thanks to Adams State and a great education, I had a successful career in the Navy for 27 years and in a private practice for four years as a dentist.”

Eldon retired in 1997 and enjoys fishing, hunting, bowling, and the Gideon Ministry. “Life is good!” He would love to hear from friends 719-276-9458 or Dr. Eldon R. Leff, at the above address.

Gerald Spadafore ’64, ’65 was hired as a counselor in the Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. He completed his Ed.D. at the University of Nebraska in 1970 in education psychology. “Many thought Adams State was the Harvard of the west.” Upon graduation, he accepted a position as an assistant professor at Idaho State University in school psychology.

He retired as professor emeritus in 1999 and moved to Temecula, Calif. “My wife, Sharon, and I are enjoying retirement. We play golf and jog and enjoy the sunshine. There will always be a special place in my heart for Adams State.”

Jerry Schloffman ’65, ’70 just celebrated a milestone, turning 80-years-old. His health is very good, and he still plays golf, hunts and fishes and, of course, does yardwork. His family is doing well and his kids and grandkids are successful. He enjoys his involvement with the Alumni Association and serves on the scholarship committee. “2020 makes 55 years since graduation (wow). I am looking forward to homecoming and all the celebrations. If I had to go to school again ASU would be the place!”

Robert Valdez ’66 has been retired for 27 years after serving for 33 years as school teacher, counselor, and principal in New Mexico. He and his wife, Ernestine Montoya Valdez, have one son, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Currently, he is “knapping”, working with rocks, making arrowheads and knives using obsidian, agate, jasper, and various other stones. He also is busy with New Mexico Search and Rescue where he volunteers one week of each month.

Sharon “Tex” Worsham Barker Walker ’66 remembers quite vividly the day President John F. Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963. “I had lunch in the campus cafeteria and headed back to the dorm to get ready for my 1 p.m. class.” A fellow student told her about the assassination. Classes and activities were canceled. Flags were lowered. “All of the second-floor gals gathered around the black-andwhite television for the entire weekend.” She retired after 30 years of teaching business and art in Texas Public Secondary Schools.

Aaron Sahr ’68 appreciates all Adams State does in providing a worthwhile and meaningful education for all students. He believes the University did much more for him than academic and career preparedness. “My beliefs were solidified about what positive learning and living values can be gathered for passing onto others without even much expenditure of effort. The only requirement is just being a genuinely good example for others to witness. Thank you, Adams State.”

Donald Wolfe ’68 and his wife, Marty, retired in Central North Carolina, after 32 years of teaching and coaching in Colorado, and two years in Ohio. “I still have great memories of Adams State and my track experiences with Coach Joe.” Thomas W. Budd ’69 and Georgette Lee Klein Budd ’69 both graduated from Adams State with degrees in education. Thomas was employed as an educator for 20 years and Jetta for 37 years. Georgette (Jetta) passed away on August 29, 2019 after a brief illness. “I miss her daily.”

•1970s Jerry Crisci ’70 and Patricia (Southland) Crisci ’70 married in 1970, became teachers then restauranteurs in NYC Queens for over 46 years. Their 50-year anniversary is August 16, 2020. “We visit Colorado often and it is like our second home.” They have three children and six grandchildren. “Adams State made all this possible.”

Linda Swanson ’70 is doing fine after having an aortic valve transplant on Nov 17, 2018.

Unfortunately, her old friend and once Casa Bonita (1966) roommate, Doris O’Leary, lost her third battle with cancer on Nov 3, 2019.

“She is greatly missed.”

Douglas Hartman ’71 is a retired band director after 41 years of teaching. He met his wife, Karen, at Adams State. They have been married for 48 years and have fond memories of Adams State.

Gary Venturi ’71 was a physical education teacher for the Newark Public Schools system from 1971 until retiring at age 60 in 2008. He and his wife, Sadie, have one son, Jason, who lives in Florida and is presently working as a real estate manager. He is also active with a second career in the home improvement business.

Susan Lehmann (Acheson) ’72 and Steve Lehmann sent Adams State a one-time gift, for the time Steve took a few baseballs for practice in the late 1960s. “I am not usually a thief.”

Steve wanted to clear his debt and conscience for taking the balls. “I’ve thought of it 20 to 30 times over the years and I wanted to make it right.”

David Pennington ’72 has been living in Arlington, Texas, since 1974. He had a 39-year career in the property tax field, retiring in 2013 as the director of Legal Services for Dallas Central Appraisal District. He was president of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers.

He and his wife, Linda, have been married 41 years and have two children and five grandchildren. “I have fond memories of Alamosa and FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) at the Goal Post.”

Currently, he enjoys exercising, helping with the grandchildren and traveling as much as possible. He also got back into property taxes part-time by serving on the Appraisal Review Board in Tarrant County, Fort Worth.

Dwight Proctor ’72 is retired and enjoying it.

“God Bless Adams State University.”

Gloria Santistevan-Feeback ’72 and Galen Santistevan-Feeback ’64 are retired teachers in Pueblo. Galen works part-time repairing instruments and is a very active musician with the Shriners and also a community band.

Gloria serves on a local credit union board of directors and enjoys golf, pickleball, and Mah Jong. “We both love traveling and were in Moscow in 2019.”

Linda Shelley ’72 taught art from 1972 until 1974 at Mesa Senior High, in Mesa, Ariz. She worked in marketing in Denver, Colo., in 1975.

Linda joined the Army in the summer of 1975 and trained to be a transportation and logistics engineer, and continued in active duty until 1985. From 1985 until 2001 she was in active reserve. In 2001, she volunteered to go back on active duty for four years after 9/11. She retired Dec 2005. While in the reserves, Linda also served as a co-president of a German-American Charity Organization called DeutschAmerikanisches Frauen Gibbets Kreis, to raise money and promote German-American friendship. She also served as director of the Manheim-Healey-Womens USO. “Now as a retiree, I am pursuing my lifelong passion of painting and travel.”

Peggy (Hendricks) Ward ’72 graduated with a business major, with music and accounting minors and received an MBA from Colorado State University in 1979. She worked in wealth management with Paine Webber & UBS Financial Services for 38 years and retired in 2018.

Milton J. Place ’74 just finished his 79th season of coaching cross country and track. He is the boys cross country coach at Medina High School in Ohio. He retired from teaching in 2009 after 35 years. He and his wife, Lena, enjoy northeast Ohio living. Their daughter, Annaliesa, is a world-class violinist and recently appeared in Bruce Springsteen’s film documentary “Western Stars.” Their son Anthony is a building contractor and remodeler.

Veronica (Zaremba) Hill ’75 believes Adams State truly began her education journey. Her professors and instructors provided her with the educational environment to excel in her studies. “It was through their encouragement and guidance that I continued my educational pursuits.” She received a Master of Science in recreation administration at Cal State, Long Beach in 1989 and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Arkansas in 2012. “Thank you ASU, especially Dr. Joe I. Vigil.”

Mark Weeks ’75 is easing into retirement following decades in corporate financial management and hopes to find more time for travel with his wife, Susan. Once an Adams State cross country and track athlete, Mark continues his involvement with running through coaching and competition. Recent competitions have included a win at the USATF Masters Steeplechase in 2017, followed up by a fourteenth-place finish at the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Malaga, Spain in 2018.

Barb Motes ’76 is enjoying retirement!

•1980s Peter Zimmerman ’80 suffered a massive stroke in January 2016. He is still in speech and physical therapy and doing much better.

He still has issues with aphasia, the ability to write, read, understand, and talk. He was the senior director of Wolf Trap Foundation of Performing Arts from 1999 until 2016.

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•1990s Tom Bruscino ’99 became a professor at the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, Pa., in 2017.

• 2000s Tracie Race ’03 became a partner at Moor Messina Webb LLP, the firm she has worked at since 2005.

Derrick Martin ’04 recently accepted a position as the principal for Turner Middle School in Berthoud, Colo. He earned a master’s degree in secondary education from Adams State.

Chris Carrillo ’06, ’10 was selected as Otero Junior College’s Athletic Director. He has been Rattlers Head Baseball Coach for the past nine years. He completed his bachelor’s degree in sociology at Adams State in 2006 and his master’s degree in physical education in 2010.

Chris was Otero’s assistant coach for four years prior to being named head coach and has been at Otero for a total of 13 years as a coach.

During his tenure as the head coach at Otero, Chris placed 61 players to four-year institutions including five to Division I schools and one player went on to play for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015. He has coached two Athletic AllAmericans, 41 Athletic All-Region Players and eight Academic All-American student-athletes.

Chris said his philosophy is that excellence is a result of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and discipline.

•2010s Annette Lambrecht ’10 is in her 15th year of teaching in RE-1 Valley schools, and she is in her fourth year at Sterling High School. She graduated from Adams State with a master’s degree in educational leadership. Lambrecht is currently co-director of the RE-1 Valley Children’s Chorale, and she is in her sixth year of conducting the Windsong Chorus, the local Sweet Adeline chapter. She is a certified Frontline Sweet Adeline Chorus Director. In 2017, at the International Sweet Adelines Competition in Las Vegas, Lambrecht was the sole recipient of the Sweet Adelines International’s Music Educator Award, NAfME, for National Association for Music Education.

Vera Jo Bustos ’11, former University of New Mexico women’s basketball director of operations, was recently appointed to the New Mexico Athletic Commission.

Dorothy Fredrick ’12 is the curriculum, instruction and training coordinator for the Community Partnership for Childhood Development, the agency administering Head Start programs in the Colorado Springs region. She oversees curriculum development, professional development and new staff training for 69 classrooms.

Daniela (Duran) Mannerberg ’17 a San Luis Valley native, has been a radiology assistant with SLV Health Imaging Department since 2018. Daniela will complete her education to become a sonographer through the online Washburn University program in the spring of 2020. SLV Health senior leadership created financial resources in an educational fund to support “grow your own” endeavors. This resource supports Daniela’s desire and passion for further education in the imaging field.

Phong D. Nguyen ’17 created and teaches an eight-week long front-end web development workshop, “Coding your future,” that targets inmates at the Second Chance Center out of Buckeye, Ariz. Students learn skills that enable them to complete high-tech jobs as entry-level front-end web developers. It is their goal to contribute to the reduction of recidivism by providing career opportunities through targeted training. This is the first coding program offered to inmates in the Arizona Department of Corrections. Phong was also accepted into the TARM graduate program at Colorado State University.

He plans to continue on to the MAS program at CSU specializing as a data scientist.

Paris Duhamel ’18 was named the assistant director of Parks & Recreation Department in Farmington, N.M. She plans to help the director grow the department. “I am excited to play a larger part of the community.” She is also a firefighter on the Farmington Fire Rescue Department. She and her fiancé, Fire Rescue Capt. Scott Baxter are expecting their first child in a couple of months. Duhamel grew up in Colorado and earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Adams State. This past year she also coached pole vaulting at Mt. Blue High School.

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Adams State University is proud of the perseverance and determination of our Spring 2020 graduating class.

Bachelor of Arts Kale Adams Gerardo Alvarado Kelsie Antcliff Delaney Armstrong Courtney Behil Montana Bell Joshua Bembry Brandon Bernal-Coates Brandon Billings Sean Boylan Nicholas Bundy Madeline Bush Jason Chacon Johnny Chavez Jazmine Chosa Brandi Grace Cisneros Christopher Cisneros Caleb R. Clark Tod Coburn Kyle Robert Corder Cody Craig Austin DeBerard Trina DeHerrera Alondra Diaz-Maldonado Cade Duncan Brooke Ashley Edwards Aryanna Elwyn Andrea Fremouw Randy R. Gamez Presley Garcia Thomas Alfonso Gilmartin Hannah Goddard Tyler Hays Mollee Heeney Davon Hogan Kelly Anne Hosner Crowley Gwynaedd Howdyshell Victoria Jaramillo Joshua Joseph Kalin Kelleher Zachary Kimoto Dylan Josef Lindberg Miriam Anne Lipke Jasmine Lopez-Lopez Kristjian Malouff Alexandria Lafayette Marquez Matthew Martinez

Mariah McDermott Juanita Montoya Jessica Morley Brian Travis Mott J. C. Nabors Jonathon Needham Brenna Oakey Brett Payton Katy Plumb Siddhani Ponnudurai Hubert Price Jeremy Puente Brandi Quinn Garrett Quintana Frank Michael Quiroz Hector Ramos Garcia David Hamilton Ray Travis Romero Torjean D. Saffold Mercedes Salazar Payton Shahan Abdifatah Shongolo Alexis Stalcar Angelica Marie Cochran Thabit Alejandro Tovar Alyssa Tovar Kaylee Uebel Tucker VanOrmer Israel Varela Hannah Wirtjes Rebecca Jo Wood Jessica Diana Worker Corri Zaiger Denis Zverev

Bachelor of Fine Arts Susan Andrews John Curtis Irma Lucero Michael A. Rodriguez

Bachelor of Science Diane Arias Andres Arredondo Drew Baron Rebecca Blitstein Kaylee Bogina Ann Brewer

Cameron Brosh Lucas Bufmack Keaton Campbell Katie Capra Casey Carnaghi Alexandra Castillo Marcelo Castro Diego Lilliana Chavez Paul Clark Brianna Corona Caleigh Brianna Cowan Taylor DeSanti Diego Diaz Grecia Diaz Paul Dickman Madeline Dorris Jeremy Edington James Freeman Brett Fuller Jonathon Domonick Garcia Emily Garcia Madison Gerchow Joslin Gilleland Jakolbhi Gillette Shelby Ann Haskins Elizabeth Heiny Marshell Hollins Danielle Jimenez Kwangmin Jin Augustine Larranaga Baylie Lawson Emily Logan Logan Longo Isaac Lopez Josie Lopez Matthew Macarus Alysia Julie Martinez Brittney McKibbon Megan McKibbon Samantha Medina Angel Micciulli Connie B. Miller Brooke Mitchell Savannah Molina Ruben Molinar III Mason Montano Nyssa Mora

Adams State University did not hold its traditional May graduation.

Paige Morales Jenifer Motes Nico Nintze Alyssa Northam Angelo Dante Ortiz Collin Osterhaut Jasmine Alexis Parker Ian Parks Pablo Priesca Fernandez Fabian Nadiel Quezada Thomas N. Reed III Samuel Regnier Lalane Riegel Madison Rincon Janae Alexis Alysha Rivera Chandler F. Rivers Chasta Renee Rogers Heather Rosetta Sara Sabbagh Monique Salazar Abigail Sanchez Shawn Scidmore Nicholas Selfridge Kyle Sherman Donovan Simon Zakiya Beckles Dylan Snyder Jonathan Soto Amber Starr Jade Stemmler Austin Taylor Bradley Tijerina Ruben Torres Terrill Trudgian Cody Manuel Trujillo Jennifer Trusty Emma Ulmala Halie Velasquez Hannah Vigil Robert Andrew Vigil Szymon Walczak Oweneika Watson Alexis Michele Wellong Stephanie Wolfe

This is a list of candidates for graduation with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree as of April 22, 2020. A student listing does not guarantee degree completion.

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Adams Family Album

Denver Chapter Alumni Meeting, January 18 Left to right: Chuck Houser ’62, Jerry Schloffman ’65, ’70, Ellwood Ervin ’67, Bikram Mishra ’14, ’16, Jacque Archuleta ’11, John Fuller ’67, Lori Laske ’91, ’01, Liz Watts ’70, Lorraine Shelton ’77, ’83, Val Vigil ’71, Karen Wibrew, Vida Martinez ’75, Wayne Melanson ’69, Jim Bullington, Sandy Ortega ’74, Rita Medina, Mitch Medina ’60, ’64

< Alumni Spring Training Game (Rockies vs. Diamondbacks) at Salt River Fields in Phoenix, Ariz., March 6 Left to right: Uriah Valdez ’10, Tamara Wand ’89, Lori Laske ’91, ’01, Patricia Fitch ’70, John Fitch, and Larry Savage ’72

Back row left to right: > Harris Allen ’70, Butch Jones ’69, Judy Jones Front row left to right: Larry & Rita Bozahora, Stella Allen, Tandy Manross, Lori Laske ’91, ’01, Judy Martin ’67

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Left side front to back > and around: Frieda Havens ’69, Darlene Polonis ’70, Wanda Golsan ’74, Carmella Correa ’19, Geoff Bokan ’73, Gordon Golsan, Elinor Gonzales ’78, Laurie Cameron ’74, Lori Laske ’91, ’01, Joann Hernandez ’69, and Gerrie Havens

Alumni Dinner at Trombino’s Bistro Italiano in Albuquerque, N.M., March 4 Left side front to back and around: Yvette Rosenberg ’91, David Rosenberg ’95, Vernon Akes ’77, Dale Kerby ’59, ’61, Janet Mangum ’63, Gasper Mangum, Wendy Hoffman ’71, Chrissy Akes, Michael Obrey ’67, ’72, and Joel Korngut ’67

Alumni Lunch at Black Bear Diner, Tucson, Ariz., March 7 Left side front to back and around: Coy Gaddie ’71, Shela Seals, Richard Seals ’59, ’62, Dorothy August ’73, Mark Duke, guest, guest, Donald Whiting ’15, John McBride ’59, Marilyn McBride, Ellen Evans and Wayne Evans ’62.

Social with President Lovell, Anaheim, Calif., January 22 Attendees included: Jim Hilburn ’87, William Hinz ’72, Kathleen Kelly ’98, Reuben Lee ’05, Adams State President Cheryl D. Lovell, Michael Montano ’62, Marianne Montano, Ted Sanchez ’69 AStater 33

In Memoriam Their legacies will live on through generations of college graduates

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uring his 32 years as Adams State Executive Director of TRiO programs, Mike Garcia impacted the lives of thousands of individuals. His commitment to his profession encouraged countless first-generation students to pursue a college education. Following his retirement in 2008, Mike continued his commitment to his alma mater by serving on the Alumni Board.

On Feb. 28, Mike passed away at this home in Pueblo. He is survived by his wife, Carla, and children David and Diana.

Mike started his career in the Upward Bound program as an undergraduate student, serving as an instructor for a Basic Skills Course. As a graduate assistant, he worked with the College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) as a tutorial coordinator, supervising 30 academic tutors and the overall scheduling of tutorial services for 100 college students.

These experiences helped him step into the position as project director for the Upward Bound Program in 1976, and he became the executive director for the TRiO Programs in 2003.

His dedication to the students continued throughout his career. Mike initiated the Math and Science Summer Scholars Programs and the Student Support Services Scholars Program.

Both programs continue to support enrollment and retention of college students at Adams State.

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dams State University lost a dear friend and constant supporter when Don Stegman, emeritus professor of English, passed away March 15 at his home in Alamosa.

Don enjoyed telling of his early history with Adams State. A graduate of Monte Vista, Don planned on moving on “to a bigger town.”

However, handing him a fifty-dollar bill, his supervisor at the local Kelloff ’s Market said, “Try college.”

The first in his family to earn a college degree, he received the 2011 Billy Adams Award, the highest honor given to an alumnus, and in 2015 was inducted into the Adams State Educators Hall of Fame.

“Don represented the ideals of Billy Adams by championing the value of a college in rural southern Colorado,” said Director of Alumni Relations Lori Laske ’91, ’01.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1961, Don taught high school in Kansas. He returned to Adams State to complete his Master of Arts in 1964, and then joined the Adams State English Department and retired in 1993.

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Current Adams State TRiO Director Angelica Valdez, ’98, ’08, said Mike stood up for students that others were ready to give up on, only to see that same student thrive and succeed in college. “I cannot convey the number of people Mike has impacted, but I can only imagine that his impact will ripple for years to come.”

He served on the faculty of the Pell Institute; was a founder of the ASPIRE Association and the Colorado TRiO alumni association; and served as the site coordinator of Colorado Alliance for minority participation. He was recognized as an exemplary director by the U.S. Department of Education.

During his career at Adams State, Mike served on the president’s administrative council, and was chairperson of the retention committee, which successfully conducted a valleywide conference bringing together faculty of SLV schools and Adams State faculty.

In the community, Mike served in numerous leadership positions, including eight years as president of San Luis Valley Chapter of the Latin American Foundation, board member of the SLV Comprehensive Mental Health Center, board member of the SLV Coalition of Student Service and the SLV Council of the Arts.

Mike earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education in 1973, and his Master of Arts in guidance and counseling in 1977.

Never one to forget friends and colleagues, Don nominated Outstanding Alumni recipient James Biundo, Ph.D. ’59, ’62 and his former mentor the late Don Brooks, emeritus professor of English, to the 2012 Educators Hall of Fame.

In 1996, Don published “Mostly Marvelous: An Overview and Oral History of Adams State College from 1966 through 1981.” The book began from where former Adams State associate professor Beryl McAdow had left off in the first two recorded volumes.

Don served on the Adams State Alumni Association Board of Directors, attending local reunions and serving as ambassador at out-of-state town gatherings. He also was active with the Adams State Grizzly Club as an athletic booster, and he served as a school board member for Alamosa Public Schools from 1979-1987.

He established a scholarship in memory of his late wife, Joyce Stegman ’77, who died in 2005.

Don was a member of the Alamosa First United Methodist Church. His family is planning a service in Alamosa at a future date.

Final Chapters

“Final Chapters” lists only survivors who are Adams State graduates or are affiliated with ASU.

Barbara M. Bribben ’50, ’87 (Canon City, CO) passed away Nov 21 at the age of 90.

Evelyn Nehring ’51 (Farmington, NM) passed away Sept 4 at the age of 90.

Peter Gray ’71 (Greenville, TX) passed away Nov 4 at the age of 75.

Janelle O’Brien ’71 (Denver, CO) passed away 2003 at the age of 54.

Alexander Hill ’72 (Longmont, CO) passed away Jan 23 at the age of 75.

Among his survivors is wife JoAnn Hill ’73.

Marguerite Carlson ’52 (Omaha, NE) passed away Oct 16 at the age of 89.

Edward Martinez ’72 (Alamosa, CO) passed away Jan 18 at the age of 75.

Kay Faucette ’57, ’65 (Arvada, CO) passed away Mar 3 at the age of 86.

David “Mike” Garcia ’73, ’77 (Pueblo, CO) passed away Feb 28 at the age of 69. Among his survivors is wife Carla Garcia ’79, ’92.

David Ortiz ’58, ’66 (Gypsum, CO) passed away July 8 at the age of 82.

Among his survivors is wife Joy Ortiz ’60.

David Peterson ’58 (Albuquerque, NM) passed away Feb 3 at the age of 88.

John Burt ’59 (Alamosa, CO) passed away Jan 21 at the age of 87.

Charles Gomez ’60, ’63 (Denver, CO) passed away Feb 13 at the age of 84.

Yolinda Smith ’60 (Rancho Sante Fe, CA) passed away at the age of 81.

Donald “Don” Stegman ’61, ’64 (Alamosa, CO) passed away Mar 15 at the age of 82. Among his survivors is son Jeffery Hawkins ’97.

Walter Gay ’62 (Blackfoot, ID) passed away Jan 14 at the age of 83.

Charles Pfalmer ’62 (Holyoke, CO) passed away Jan 4 at the age of 82.

Among his survivors is wife Margaret Pfalmer ’63, ’67.

Leawn Roy Hlavachick ’63, ’72 (Grand Junction, CO) passed away July 5 at the age of 79. Among his survivors is brother Bill Hlavachick ’61.

Harold McConnell ’63 (Durango, CO) passed away Jan 3 at the age of 85.

May Glumac ’64, ’67 (Walsenburg, CO) passed away Oct 11 at the age of 77.

Loretta Paolucci ’64 (La Junta, CO) passed away Jan 7 at the age of 82.

Among her survivors is husband Tano Paolucci ’63, ’70.

Robert A. Yund ’73, ’89 (Del Norte, CO) passed away Nov 4 at the age of 73. Among his survivors is sister Joyce Harbour ’71.

Patricia Johnson ’75 (Monte Vista, CO) passed away Jan 3 at the age of 69.

Gary Neamon ’76, ’93 (San Diego, CA) passed away Dec 19 at the age of 69. Among his survivors is wife Mary Neamon ’73, ’89.

John Kreiner ’78 (Alamosa, CO) passed away Feb 17 at the age of 73.

David Pacheco ’79 (San Luis, CO) passed away July 15 at the age of 63. Among his survivors are sister Beatrice Pacheco ’77 and brother Rudolph Pacheco ’66.

Patricia Morgan-Lloyd ’82 (Monte Vista, CO) passed away Dec 9 at the age of 79.

Roger R. Brunelli Sr. ’90 (Trinidad, CO) passed away June 26 at the age of 79.

Rheda Meadows ’91, ’01 (Lamar, CO) passed away Mar 2 at the age of 70.

Phyllis Lloyd-Downs ’92 (New Haven, MI) passed away Sept 25 at the age of 66.

Jennifer Markham Schlagel ’93 (Berthoud, CO) passed away Jan 17 at the age of 48.

Nancy Lambrecht ’68 (Pueblo, CO) passed away Oct 31 at the age of 88.

Virginia Moore-Gomez ’95 (Roaring Fork Valley, CO) passed away Nov 18 at the age of 76.

Robert Wilcock ’68 (Pleasant Grove, UT) passed away Dec 31 at the age of 84.

Wayne Thomas ’95 (Manassa, CO) passed away Feb 10 at the age of 58.

Among his survivors is daughter Deslie Medina ’09.

Andrew Bazar ’69 (Blanca, CO) passed away Dec 22 at the age of 91.

Paula Archuleta ’03 (Las Animas, CO) passed away Jan 28 at the age of 66.

Michael Pomarico ’69 (Garden City, KS) passed away Mar 19 at the age of 72.

Zachary English ’17 (Greely, CO) passed away Dec 27 at the age of 26.

Jeffrey Trujillo ’70 (Moreno Valley, CA) passed away Sept 8 at the age of 78.

Pictured left to right and on back cover: Vanessa Thong, Courtney Hocking, Lindsay Sandoval and Martin Chrisman, our student phonathon/telethon operators, hard at work during the Adams State Gives Day celebration.

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