In Memoriam
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1. Wayne Evans, Class of 1962, died April 6, 2021. He attended Adams State on a full tuition scholarship. This motivated him to assist students financially when he had the opportunity. Wayne received the 2018 Willis Fassett Jr. Award. In 2009, he and his wife, Ellen, established the Wayne O. Evans and Ellen M. Evans Science/Math Scholarship. After the death of a high school classmate, Wayne established the MVHS-Adams Scholarship Endowment for Monte Vista High School graduates to attend Adams State. 2. Former Student Center Director Harry U. Hull died December 23, 2021. Harry retired in 1987 after 31 years. In 1988 he received the Billy Adams Award for his outstanding and long-time service to the Institution. 3. Dennis Lopez, Class of 1974 and 1978, died unexpectedly February 25, 2022. He received the 2021 Billy Adams Award because of the many contributions to his alma mater. He was always willing to share his knowledge of the language and history of his beloved San Luis Valley. He taught classes at Adams State and Alamosa High School. He was always willing to be a guest speaker and was active in the Adams State Alumni Association. He loved learning and he loved teaching. “I wanted to learn and learn and learn.” 42
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4. Former Journalism Professor John L. (Jack) Morris, Ph.D., died March 8, 2022. He began working at Adams State in 1988, teaching and advising students, and serving as the advisor of the South Coloradan student newspaper. He helped dozens of students recognize their potential as reporters, photographers, and advertising representatives. In 2012, Jack attended a reunion with former South Coloradan staffers and mentioned how much he loved seeing his “kids” grown up and thriving. Adams State is accepting memorial donations in his name to benefit the student newspaper or establish a scholarship. 5. Joseph “Boogie” Frank Romero died April 13, 2022. He was as much an icon of Adams State as the white cupola gracing the top of Richardson Hall. After 32 years of service to the University in Facilities Services, Boogie retired in 1993 but his loyalty and commitment never wavered. He was given a special “Citation of Honor” at the 1994 ASC Hall of Fame for outstanding service and support to the college and its student athletes. Boogie often said how he remained in contact with many Adams State alumni.
