AStater Spring 2023 Annual Donor Report

A STATER

Spring 2023

Annual Donor Report

VOL. 63, NO. 1 • SPRING 2023

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/ EDITORS

Amy Kucera ’05, Linda Relyea ’96, ’10

DESIGNER

Amy Kucera ’05

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

Linda Relyea ’96, ’10 • Amy Kucera ’05 • Michael Clifford

Eric Flores ’11 • Garrett Carroll ’21 • Kris Owens ’25

INTERIM PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY

David Tandberg, Ph.D. ’02

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY

Michele Lueck Chair

Pam Bricker ’03 • Duane Bussey ’82

Tom Kim • Jonathan N. Marquez ’13

• Mark Martinez ’13

Karen Middleton • Arthur M. Ortegon • LeRoy Salazar

Beth E. Bonnstetter, Ph.D. Faculty Trustee

Jose Villagomez ’23 Student Trustee

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD

Sandy Ortega ’74 President

Delzia Worley ’97 Vice President

Jerry Schloffman ’65 President, Denver Chapter

Darrick Garcia ’17 • Katerie Lauck ’19 • Reyna Martinez-Ramirez ’10

William Mims ’17 • Robert Oringdulph ’71

Carol Osborn ’84 • Chris Page ’02, ’03

• Jerry Petersen ’77

Richard Scanga ’75 • Loren Wright ’08

Edith Arias ’18, ’22 Alumni Ambassador Liason

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD

Ron Howard ’98 President

John McDaniel, Ph.D. Vice President

Joe Martinez ’99, ’12 Secretary/Treasurer

Fred Bunch ’77 • Keith Cerny • Jennifer Chavez ’00 • Joshua Cody ’05

Jenny Cooper • Ed Crowther, Ph.D. • Bill Fassett • Chuck Houser ’62

Dorothy Lucero ’61 • Liane “Buffie” McFadyen ’91, ’93

William "Bill" Rakow, Ph.D. ’69 • Richard Scanga ’75

Cheryl Schroeder ’07, ’09

• Jesse Torres ’97 • Tyree Walton ’08

FOUNDATION HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Stephen Bokat ’68 • Michael Ware ’69

FOUNDATION EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

Glenn Burnham • Harold Kelloff • John Marvel Jr. ’70

Izora Southway ’66 • J. Byron Uhrich • R. Paul Wagner

FOUNDATION EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS

Tammy Lopez ’91, ’00 Executive Director of the Foundation

Pam Bricker ’03 Trustee Liason

GRIZZLY CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hoyt Anderson ’97 President

Ted Morrison ’69 Vice President

Chas Moeller ’98 Treasurer

Keith Cerny, Donna Wehe ’12 Secretaries

Joseph Garcia ’73 • Eli Heredia • Amanda Maez

Diego Martinez ’16 • Joel Polkowske ’12 • Marcus Shawcroft ’15

Tim Walters ’73 • Torben Walters ’11

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE STATEMENT

Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. As Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution, Adams State University draws on its rural location in the San Luis Valley, to serve and empower all students, especially those from historically underserved populations.

VISION STATEMENT

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

President’s Letter:

Both Darin and I take great pride in reading the AStater, this edition in particular. The annual donor report highlights the generosity of our alumni and friends in advancing the mission of the university; to provide access for education for all while caring, connecting, and challenging our students, campus, and community.

The Fourth Annual Adams State Gives Day held in Richardson Hall Auditorium on February 16 is an excellent example of a community effort to help our students. Over $127,000 was raised over the course of Adams State Gives Day from 108 individual donors. That effort equates to immediate impact for our students in the form of financial aid and learning/technology upgrades, to name a few.

Our students continue to amaze me. In just the first half of the spring semester, student athletes earned five individual national championships and one team national title. Two theatre majors devoted themselves to directing plays, one who wrote and directed his production. The AS&F officers traveled to Denver to visit the state legislature and champion our University and Jose Villagomez, AS&F president, received two awards in recognition of his leadership. Ariel Caldon was featured at a lunchtime talk speaking about her African volunteer work, funded by the Porter Scholars program. In fact, Porter Hall buzzed with STEM students on February 28 and March 1, as their research posters and oral presentations impressed and inspired faculty, staff and fellow students.

This is just a small sampling of our students across all our departments that chose Adams State. They are willing to put forth the effort to excel in their discipline, leadership roles, sports, and clubs. As many of you benefited from the generosity of strangers while you were pursuing your Adams State degree, so do our students appreciate financial assistance as they reach their goals.

Great stories do begin here and I want to THANK YOU for keeping Adams State as part of your philanthropy.

Go Grizzlies

David Tandberg, Ph.D. ’02 Interim President

Adams State does not tolerate discrimination in any form. Go to adams.edu/ads for the full anti-discrimination statement.

Ariel shadowed deliveries, dressed wounds, checked vital signs, and comforted patients at the Manhyia Government Hospital. “Lack of resources meant women were not offered medications to ease childbirth pain.” At the New Life Orphanage, she fed, dressed and played with the children. “Many in the facility have severe needs and were abandoned due to superstitious beliefs, others were left until the family could better provide for them.” Ariel acted as a teacher assistant for fifth graders at the Divine Public School. “The entire school only had two or three teachers who rotated through classrooms.”

Due to a lack of beds, many orphans spend most of their time on one large mat. Children must pay to take exams to get to the next level at the public school and most don’t have the money. “I realize your happiness is not dependent on your circumstances because all the children were very happy. I am grateful for this experience and for gaining a perspective I will carry with me the rest of my life.”

THERE'S A NEW BEAR IN TOWN

After 22 years, Boomer, the long-time mascot officially retired, opening the door for two new mascots, Russet (aka Russ) and Billy, to now represent the Grizzlies.

The names for the mascots were selected following campus and community-wide nominations, surveys, and focus groups. Russet is named in tribute to the local farming community, specifically the potato industry. Billy is named for the founder of the university, Billy Adams.

Throughout the following pages, you'll see Russet and Billy diving right into their new positions, both on campus and throughout the community.

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY

Donor Report

Dear Adams State Alumni, Donors and Friends,

Looking back on 2022, the Adams State University Foundation and its generous donors can be happy with what was accomplished, even in the midst of a very volatile market. And, looking forward at 2023-24, the future is bright and exciting.

This past year the Foundation awarded $1,475,282 in scholarships to our students. The continued support of our donors is what makes these scholarships possible. In 2022 the Foundation established fifteen new scholarship endowments and accepted or is in the process of accepting several land donations that will fund additional scholarships. The Foundation also has five newly documented bequest expectancies.

These bequest expectancies arise from a donor supporting the Foundation through their estate planning, but where the gift isn’t realized by the Foundation until some point in the future, often not until the passing of the donor(s). For more information on including the Foundation in your estate planning, please reach out to Karen Wibrew, Director of Major & Planned Giving, 303-947-0784, kwibrew@adams.edu.

As the University’s administration and the Board of Trustees continue to recruit new students and create exciting new programs of study, the need for institutional financial aid will increase. We recruit and retain great students, but in following our goal to serve the underserved, we have many who need financial assistance as they embark on the path of higher education. Financial support, especially scholarships, is the safeguard that allows these exceptional young people to become exceptional students and our future leaders. This could be no more true than in the personal journey of our University’s Interim President, David Tandberg, Ph.D. His great story, that did indeed begin here, and his passion for our Adams State University, show just how much of an impact your financial support can make on our students during their educational journey. I encourage you to get to know Dr. Tandberg or, at the very least, hear him speak and share his history, vision and pride in our University.

I hope to see you around campus, and please remember that your gift, regardless of amount, will have a positive impact on our students.

Kindest regards,

Ron Howard ’98, M.B.A., J.D. President, Adams State University Foundation Board

LIFETIME GIVING

$100,000+

Alamosa County

Alamosa State Bank

Anonymous

Duane ’82 & Lorey ’80 Bussey

William Crain ’60, ’62

Daniels Fund

El Pomar Foundation

Wayne ’62* & Ellen Evans

First Southwest Bank

The Estate of Gary ’62, ’65 & Judith Gaston*

Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach

Floyd Higel ’55

John & Paige Keeler

Michael Lantzy ’64, ’65

Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser

Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero

Janet ’63 & Jasper Mangum

John Robert Maytag

John McDaniel, Ph.D.

Paul Morley ’66

Pearl Ortner ’58

Outcalt Foundation

P.E.O. Foundation-Chapter V (Monte Vista, CO)

William Porter Jr. ’51* & Joan Porter

RG Bank

Estate of Charles & Cleo Ritz*

Richard ’69 & Kathleen Rutledge

Salazar Family Foundation

Ken Salazar

San Luis Valley Federal Bank

San Luis Valley Health

San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Inc.

Southway Construction Co, Inc.

Patsy Spier ’91

Estate of Linda Spraitzer*

State of Colorado Department of Higher Education

The Denver Foundation

Trinchera Blanca Foundation

Douglas Thomas ’55 *

Olibama Tushar Trust*

Family of Ruth & Stanley Wills

Estate of Lorraine Young*

$50,000–99,999

Alamosa Building Supply/La Jara Trading Post

Alamosa Convention & Visitors Bureau

Alcon Construction, Inc.

Alta Fuels

Anonymous

Alice Bean

Boettcher Foundation

Janice Bunch *

Glenn & Kerry Burnham

David ’87 & Wendy Clemmer

Richard ’71 & Mary ’74 Cline

Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

Community Banks of Colorado

Jack* & Genevieve Cooper

Carole Counihan & James Taggart

Patricia Ewert Flannagan ’76

Tom ’67, ’68 & Pat ’68 Gilmore

Phil & Juanita Hall

Grant W Hurley ’47 *

Inn of the Rio Grande

* indicates deceased

J & J Rental Centers

Leavitt Group of Colorado

Cheryl Lovell, Ph.D.

Harold & Kay ’68 Kelloff

Eddie & Eileen Lucero

Stephen ’67 & Courtney Marsters

John & Frances Marvel *

Beatrice Merritt ’36 *

Mile High United Way

National Western Stock Show - Scholarship Trust

Pepsi

Porter Realty, Inc.

Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation

Craig Rhodes

Sodexo Campus Services

Izora Southway ’66

Rondaleen Specht ’67

Grace I. Spier Revocable Trust

Sunflower Bank

David & Virginia ’83, ’84, ’95 Svaldi

The Colorado Health Foundation

Estate of William P. Thomas*

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Xcel Energy Foundation

CHARITABLE GIFTS RECEIVED FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022

$200,000+

Pearl A. ’58 & Edward W. Ortner

$100,000–199,999

San Luis Valley Federal Bank

State of Colorado Department of Higher Education

$50,000–99,999

Alamosa State Bank

Anonymous

Janet ’63 & Jasper Mangum

John McDaniel, Ph.D.

Outcalt Foundation

Craig Rhodes

$25,000–49,999

Alamosa Building Supply/La Jara Trading Post

Alamosa County

ASU Counselor Education

Duane ’82 & Lorey ’80 Bussey

Estate of Charlotte Lehmann ’79*

RJ Friend, Inc.

San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Inc.

$10,000–24,999

Kay Albrecht ’62

Anonymous

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

Carole Counihan & James Taggart

William Crain ’60, ’62

Edith Edson ’86

Ellen Evans

First Southwest Bank

J & J Rental Centers

Brian Kliesen

Michael Lantzy ’64, ’65

Cheryl Lovell, Ph.D.

Estate of Donald A Stegman*

Estate of Eddie & Eileen Lucero*

Damon ’87 & Konnie Martin

Ronald Oba

Pepsi

RG Bank

Richard ’69 & Kathleen Rutledge

San Luis Valley Health

David Snitman & Susan Lewis

Southway Construction Co, Inc.

Rondaleen Specht ’67

The Colorado Trust

$5,000–9,999

Adams State MBA

Alamosa Masonic Philanthropic Foundation

Alcon Construction, Inc.

Rueben Bangan ’74

Wayne & Nancy ’78 Chasen Family

Fund of The Community Foundation

Conoco Phillips Company

Tomas Crain

Ed Crowther & Lori Tanner

El Pomar Foundation

Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach

Steven Getz ’81

Health Care Foundation, Inc.

Las Animas County

Rodney ’66 & Anna Lopez

Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser

Connie ’75 & Kim Marvel

Marilyn McBride ’67, ’68

Emily Novonty ’16

Rio Grande Water Conservation District

LeRoy & Michelle ’92 Salazar

Ken Salazar

Sodexo Campus Services

Trinchera Blanca Foundation

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Wall, Smith, Bateman, Inc.

Women’s Sports Foundation

Stephen & Suzan Zoukis

Holly Zumbro ’00

$2,500–4,999

Arby’s

Billings Electric, Inc./Valley Lock & Security, Inc.

Kent & Lauri Buchanan

Costilla County

Flood & Peterson Insurance, Inc.

Harding Dental Group

Huerfano County

Leavitt Group of Colorado

Stephen ’67 & Courtney Marsters

Deanna Morris ’64, ’65

Larry ’88, ’93 & Carolyn ’89 Mortensen

Mary Motz ’62

Nino’s

P.E.O. Foundation-Chapter V (Monte Vista, CO)

Judith Quiller ’61, ’64

Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation

Safeway

Saguache County Board of County

Commissioners

Skiball’s Running World

Estate of Samie Smith ’62, ’65* Spare Keg Brewerks

State Farm Companies Foundation

Torben Walters Insurance Agency, Inc.

Valley Electric, Inc.

Jackie Getz White ’82 & Brent White

$1,000–2,499

Ace Hardware of Alamosa

Advantage Treatment Centers Inc.

Alamosa Home Furnishings

Alamosa Rotary Club

Alta Convenience

American Electric Co.

Anonymous

Asphalt Constructors, Inc.

Blackbaud Giving Fund (YourCause)

Stephen Bokat ’68

Stanley ’73 & Mona ’75 Brinkley

Philip Britton ’61

Steven ’69 & Aneta Buhl

Abraham Carlos Carson ’73

Scott A Caton

Centric Aviation

Century 21 Property Management

Glen ’62 & Frances ’62 Clark

Cleaning Solutions

Conejos County

David Dalke ’81

Kevin ’04, ’11 & Kris ’06, ’11 Daniel

Ronald ’67, ’72 & Paula ’73 Duncan

David Evans ’70

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

Peggy ’91, ’93 & Rex Filer

Roy ’70 & Marva ’71 Fritch

William & Grace Fulkerson

Jeff & Nancy Geiser

Lynne Getz ’78

Amy Getz ’00

GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club

Karla Jean Gilbert

Grimmway Enterprises

John ’66, ’70 & Anita ’67 Hertner

Dale ’64 & Beverly Hettinger

Chuck ’62 & Sandy ’79, ’80 Houser

Husmann Plumbing

Marty & Diana Jones

Bessie Konishi ’59, ’61

L & M Auto Sales

Roger Levin ’84

Alfonso Lopez ’70

Fern Lucero & the Lucero Family Foundation

Duane Ludwig ’77

Larry McClanahan ’91

Buffie McFadyen ’91, ’93

Eric Mead ’71

Bonnie Mercek ’87

Patricia Meyers

Mineral County

Paul Morley ’66

Kurt Nielsen

Sheila Norstrud ’90

Mary Oba*

Chuck ’68 & Becky Owsley

Price Farms Certified Seed Company

Rock Creek Family Medicine, P.C.

Neil & Elise Rudolph

Rustic Log Furniture, Inc.

Sage Apartments

San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited

Michael Scarbrough ’91

Schrader’s Glass Shop, LLC

Sherwin Williams

Estate of Linda Spraitzer*

Larry & Carol Sveum

David ’02 & Darin ’02 Tandberg

John Tooker ’66

David Van Pelt ’86

Lee Vickers ’60, ’65

Rosalie Vigna ’77

Michael Ware ’69

Jimmy Watson

Webb Family Fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Karen Wibrew

Michael Williamson ’70

Karen ’99 & Robert Willis

Frank Wilson ’71

Donald Wolfe ’68

Julie Woods

Bill Woodward ’61

$500–999 Anonymous

Anytime Fitness

Paul Briggs ’70

Ronald ’79 & Cynthia ’97 Chapman

Jennifer Chavez ’00

Colorado P.E.O. Chapter HB

Conejos Water Conservancy District

James Crain

Thuan Dang ’80

Gail Davis ’68

Robert Davis ’70

Del Mar Carpet One

Daniel Donohoue ’74

Mark & Helen Dorion

Rosalie Ellgen ’71

Joe ’94 & Teri ’91 Erickson

George Evans

Tamara ’91 & Bill Fassett

Coy Gaddie ’71

Adlar Hall

Patrick Hannigan ’76

Wes Hargrove ’78

Gregory ’03 & Mikayla Hartl

James ’83 & Deborah ’84 Harvey

Lora Hawkins

James Heath

Monte Hemphill ’90

Mark ’89 & Stephanie ’93, ’01 Hensley

Shawn ’90 & Sheila ’89 Hicks

Michael Hudson ’98

Kiwanis Club of Alamosa

Tom Kusleika ’69, ’72

Carol Larsen

James G. Lathrop ’72

Maury & Leslie Lieberman

Longmont Community Foundation

Chris Lopez ’84 & Mary Anne Talbott

Philip Lopez ’04

Tammy ’91, ’00 & Gerald Lopez

Robert Lorton ’83

Willis Lowther ’66, ’69

Michele & William Lueck

Charlene Luke ’75

William Manzanares ’67

David ’84, ’87 & Kimberly ’84, ’99 Martinez

Joe Martinez ’99, ’12

Eduardo Meza ’15

Chas ’98 & Melissa Moeller

Stephen Morley ’63

Karen Morrison ’88, ’94

Ted Morrison ’69

Peter Moscon ’70

Thomas Motz ’82

Brian Neufeld ’00

Joseph Novak III ’90

Dean ’75 & Trish Oba

Anthony Oliva ’99

Michael Onofrey ’76

Pete Ortega ’61, ’64

Daniel Pasman ’97

Walter Paulson ’61, ’63

Jim ’95 & Melissa ’92 Plane

Purple Pig Pub

William Rakow Jr. ’69

Steven Randle ’72, ’91

Robert & Regina Rice

Ronald Rickman ’78

San Luis Valley Brewing Company

San Luis Valley Irrigation District

San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District

Hanna Sanchez

Shell Oil Company Foundation

Silver Mountain Disposal, LLC

Edward Small ’73

Norman Tucker ’79

Angelica ’98, ’08 & Armando Valdez

Sharon Walker ’66

Elizabeth Watts ’70

Weiss Dry Cleaning

James Wilharm ’64

Anita Zaffuto ’71

Theresa Zelenka ’83

$199–499

Alamosa School District

Samuel ’74 & Bernice ’73 Atencio

Carl Babb ’65

Tadini Bacigalupi ’79

Melanie Bagwell ’89

Kenneth Barber ’72 & Jane Fiebelkorn Barber ’71

Victor Barela ’63

Rudy ’62 & Sharon Basovsky

Donnie Bautista

Kirk Baxter

Tawney Becker & Mike Clifford

Nancy Billiard ’71

Harvey Billington ’58, ’65

Blanca Potato LLC

Geoffrey ’73 & Deborah ’75 Bokan

Anne Brown ’74, ’75

Herbert Bruntel Jr. ’69

Noel Caryl ’87

Keith Cerny & Debra Sowards-Cerny

Darla Chappell ’77

Peter ’66 & Gayle Ciraolo

Ellen Clark ’69

Colorado Open Lands

Alyson Coombs ’99

Jack* & Genevieve Cooper

Gloria Curtis ’70

Kathleen Delzell ’61

Frank Dolce ’65, ’67

Nancy Dunn ’65, ’76

Mandy Elder ’94

Kenneth Fry ’60

Emma Gallegos

Isaac Garcia ’62

John Gendreau ’70

Patricia Germain

Dolores Gersick

Daniel Glaxner Jr ’77

Jovanny Godinez Rodriguez ’14

Richard Goggin ’76

Michael Gomez ’72, ’73

Simona Guillen ’12, ’13

Marlena Halko ’00

Elizabeth Hammond ’76, ’80

Jack Harris ’65, ’66

Spencer Harris ’72

Gary Hauschulz ’93

Douglas D. Hawk ’70

Headwaters Alliance

David Henkel ’69, ’75 & John Henkel

Waldo ’71, ’74 & Peggy ’75, ’76 Herrera

Edwin ’73 & Kathleen ’73 Herring

High Altitude Convenience, LLC

John Hostetter ’85

Norman ’62, ’65 & Mary Sue ’64 Howey

Melinda Hunzeker

Jonathan Johnston ’62

Doug ’75 & Kuqueen Jones

Elisabeth Kautsky ’17

Alan ’71 & Gerry ’72 Kawaguchi

Robert Kidder ’73

Kogovsek & Associates

Travis Koppenhafer ’03

Christie Koschke

Dennis Lamb

Charlotte Ledonne ’84

Robert ’73 & Sharon ’68, ’73 Lockwood

John Lopez

Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero

Cathi Lucero ’14

Lucky Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

Mark Mabry ’15

Veronica Malouff

Mark’s Outdoor Sports

Jonathan Marquez ’13

Beatrice Martinez ’76

Emelio Mattorano ’73

Larry ’64 & d’Anna ’66, ’74 Mayfield

Janelle McCallum

William ’68 & Regina ’68 McCann

Wayne Melanson ’69

Thomas ’69 & Beverly ’69 Michoski

Microsoft Giving Campaign

William ’73 & Katherine ’73 Miller

Tom ’68, ’81 & Barbara ’71 Nagoda

Dennis ’62 & Linda Nash

Stan Nelson ’61, ’65

Gail Nitta ’66

Marco Ochoa ’90, ’92

Irene Marquez ’06

Robert ’70 & Susan Oringdulph

Ernest Ornelas ’76

Sandy Ortega ’74

Carol Osborn ’84

Lori Parker ’85, ’97

Janine Pearce-Vasquez ’86

Jerry Petersen ’77

Tara Phillips ’14, ’17

John Pim ’67

Darline Polonis ’70

Keith Poole ’73

Post Commissary, LLC

Peter & Marita Prandoni

Beverly Price ’69

Cornelia Rector ’68

Donald Reyes ’60

Patricia Richmond ’58, ’69

Scott ’98 & Lindsay ’99 Riley

Boogie* & Boogie Jr. Romero

Kaylee Gomez & Patrick Romero

Bruce & Lauren Rosengrant

Andrew Russell

David ’85 & Lori ’99 Salazar

Sangre De Christo National Heritage Area

Louie Santistevan ’74

James Seefeldt ’89

Eric Seiden ’17

John Singletary

Mark Skinner ’92 & Lou Ann Cheslock Skinner

Terrence Sloan, Ph.D. ’69

Harold Smith ’68, ’69

Karl ’70 & Susene ’72 Smith

Katelyn Smith ’16

Maurice Smith ’79

Splashland Hot Springs

Karen Stone ’71

Bradford Tate ’60, ’66

Charles Thomas ’66

Donald Thompson & Jan Oen

Janeal Thompson ’75

Diane Smylie Trembly ’67

Rebecca Truelove ’98

Milton Trujillo ’58

Aaron Tuioti-Mariner ’02, ’11, ’12

Judy Turner ’74

Robert Valdez ’66

Tim ’73 & Peggy ’72 Walters

Kay ’55 & Jan ’63 Watkins

Colin & Sarah White

Donald ’72, ’75 & Karan ’89 Wilkinson

William ’64 & Donna ’64 Witt

Cora Wolfe ’64

David ’67, ’75 & Kay ’68 Wood

Aubrey Woodward ’72

Delzia Worley ’97

Alan & Janice Wuckert

Chay ’00 & Jennifer ’00 Yund

up to $199

A1 Towing

Andrea Abke ’19

Francisco Adame ’66, ’77

Lucy Adams

Camila Alire ’70

Anita Allinger ’77

Christine Anderson ’17, ’19

Marlo ’95 & Kristi ’95 Anderson

Anonymous

Krystal Anton

Robyn Antone ’19

Donald Apodaca ’69, ’71

Terral Archer ’87

Alyssa Archuleta ’17

Donathon Archuleta ’16, ’20

Diane Arias ’18, ’20

Edith Arias ’18

Linda Armstead ’77

Martha Asher ’73, ’75

Wendy Ast ’12

Edward Atencio ’68, ’73

Dorothy August ’73

Jerome Austin

Garrentt Baca ’04

Antonio Badilla

Gary Baker ’69

Valerie Baker ’10

Buckley Bangert ’73, ’81

Richard Bank ’59

Mary Baranczyk ’01

Larry Barker ’65*

Sandra Barney ’94

Don & Laura Basse

David Bebell ’70

Rodger ’73 & Cathy ’74 Bell

Denise Benavides ’93, ’96

Ron Bennett ’80

Andrea Benton-Maestas ’12

Betty Biggs ’65, ’69

Samuel Bilderbeck ’17

Eric Blake ’03

Joyce Blasi ’53, ’62

Richard Boich ’60

Margaret Bolte ’75

Ron Bond ’59

Vivian Bonham ’78

Jerry Booher ’59, ’61

Philip Born ’68

Elvin Brown ’62

Neil Bruce Esq. ’75 & Barbara Bruce ’75

Thomas ’99 & Terri ’99 Bruscino

Richard Buck ’64

Thomas ’69 & Georgette ’69 Budd

Ron Buffo ’75

Jeff Bullington

Gary ’73 & Maria ’73 Burrows

Nanette Burton ’72, ’77

Abran Bustos ’05

Kyle Butler ’21, ’22

Russell Cagle ’73

Mark ’89, ’93 & Colleen Campbell

Christine Candland ’68

Cathy & Geoffrey Canty

Eloy & Rosalie Cardenas

Sue Carpenter ’61

Joseph & Jennifer Carrica

Daniel Carver ’12

Russ ’97, ’06 & Bethany ’00 Caton

Michael Cawthra ’76

Emilia Chavez ’62

Eva Chavez ’91

Robert ’07, ’11 & Sharon ’87 Chavez

Martin Chrisman ’19, ’21

Carol Chrysler ’93 & David Goetzman

Gilbert Cisneros ’70

Joshua ’05 & Sarah Cody

Larry Coleman ’71

Dutch Collins ’71

John Conlon ’67

Alberta ’94 & Carl Coolbaugh

Jason Coombs ’95

Kent Cooper ’76

Joe Cordo ’70

Alfred ’70 & Anna Marie ’72 Cordova

Mary Beth Corsentino ’71, ’74

Theresa Cortese ’76, ’82

Prudy Cosyleon ’77

John Crawford ’69

David Crossland ’73, ’77

Zenta Crow ’73

Mary Crowell ’92

Liska Crowley ’72

Harold Czarnetzki ’69

Jeffrey David ’87

Carolyn Davis

Christa Davis ’89

Daniel Davis ’74

Jeffrey Davis

Helen Davis ’69, ’77

Ian Debono ’73

Wanda Decker ’54

Leo Degenstein ’18

Christine Delaney-Haynes ’75

Amanda DeLaRosa

Jerry DeLeon ’89

Gerald Dellinger ’73

Edgar ’65, ’69 & Conzuelo ’68 DeVan

Wes DeVaul & Amanda Langdon

Beverly Devore-Wedding

John Dodds ’04

Margaret Doell

Doris Downie ’93

Judy ’64 & Larry Drake

Jessica Dumke ’04

Francis ’73 & Susan Duncanson

Billy Dunlap ’71

Peggy Dunn

Robert Eagan ’77

Roberta M. Ebbers ’71

Erika Ecsedy ’14, ’15 ’17

Mike ’71 & Linda ’73 Edgar

Alvin Edlund Jr. ’79

Frances Eigenberg

Grace Ellsworth ’65

John ’86 & Carrie ’86 Elwell

William Emsick ’66, ’70

Lillian & Thomas English

Ellwood Ervin ’67

Otto ’70, ’89 & Sara ’81, ’89 Espinoza

Sheryl ’82, ’85 & Wayne Farley

Joan Felzien-Perry ’67

Melody Feniks

Keith ’58, ’63 & Claudette ’63, ’78 Fisher

Patricia ’70 & John Fitch

Eric Flores ’11

Bill Franz ’77

Dana ’94 & John Frazee

Casey Fringer ’20, ’21

David Fuentes

Lorraine Fukuda ’68

Jack Gaeb ’74, ’75

Bridget Gallegos ’68, ’72*

Jerry Gallegos ’77

Josephine Gallegos ’13, ’17

Rudolph Gallegos ’59, ’61

Charles Garcia ’63

Mike ’94 & Patricia ’82, ’97 Garcia

Ronald Garcia ’88

Rita Garfield ’68

Delbert ’70, ’71 & Jan Gay

Claudette Geiser

Cindy Gettman ’68

Robert Gibson ’71

Justin Gilfert

Edwin ’63, 64 & Judith ’64 Ginoza

Vera Goforth ’63

Wanda ’74 & Gordan Golsan

Nickie Gomez ’99

Pete ’67, ’71 & Ina ’72 Gomez

Gene Gonzales ’77

Thomas Gonzales ’91

Greg ’96 & Jeni ’85 Goodwin

Cathie Graeser ’76

Miriam Grafe ’66

Cyrus Green ’61, ’62

Jaime Green

Janice Green ’87

Ron Green ’76

Eric ’02 & Nicole ’02 Greene

Jere Greene ’66

Jon Greene ’66, ’67

Douglas Grewe ’87

Bob Grooms ’76

Jim Groves ’59

John Guyer ’68

H M Brown & Associates

Laura Haase ’73

Edward Hale ’72

Scott Hamilton ’18

Millie Hamner ’87

George Hansen ’68

George Hardin ’73, ’89

Kenneth ’84 & Janice ’70 Hardison

Charlotte Hefner ’88

Steven Heisterkamp ’86

Betty Kay Henderson ’84, ’88

Jerald Henneman ’65

Don & Carole Hermanson

Theresa Hernandez ’16

Margery Herrington

Sallie Hibbs ’60

Pattie Hickey-Eilinger ’84

John Hill ’70, ’81

Cleta Hiner-Felzien ’90

Greg Hinnen

Chad Hiser ’09

Billy Hlavachick ’61

Jay Hocking

Steven ’88 & Monica ’87 Hokansson

Lloyd Holmes ’65

Vasti Holstun ’18

James Holt ’61

Lyle & Liz ’80, ’85 Hood

Janice & James Hoogendoorn

Donna Hoover ’84

Linda Howard ’72, ’79

John Hroma ’67

Sandra Hubbard ’05

Wayne Hunter ’91

Kyle Matson ’08

Mary Hartmann ’83

Cheryl Husmann ’88

Ann Ibarra ’90

Cecil ’77 & Betty Ison

Kelley Ivers ’14

Julia Jackson ’80

Freddie Jaquez ’76, ’77

Larry ’69 & Shirley Jeffryes

Melissa Jiron

Cary Johnson ’98

Chris Johnson

Helen Johnson

Peggy Johnson

Rick Johnson ’81

Robert Johnson ’71, ’91

Barbara Johnston ’75

Carrie Jones ’06

Phillip Jones ’04

Dennis Jouett ’70

Olga Joyce ’61, ’63

Richard Kadinger ’75

Charlotte Anne Kaiser ’79

Karl & Bonnie Keller

Kathleen Kelly ’98

Dale Kerby ’59, ’61

Patricia Kidd ’92

Sue King ’66, ’90

Anna Kinney ’15

Rena & Nathan Kirkland

Ann Kitchin ’83

Mary Klyber

Delfinia Kogovsek ’59

Regina Kolbeck ’77

Julie Kove ’87

John J Kozlevchar ’79

Amy Kucera ’05

Donald Kusulas ’62

Frank Ladwig ’63

Roy Laird ’67

Shirley Lambert ’71

Petra Lamla ’16

Chandelle Lancaster

Katie Lancaster

Darryl Laye ’67

John Leach

David Lee ’60

Eldon Leff ’63

Janet Leinen ’78

Louella Lenberg ’89, ’96

Doris Lessenden ’74

Andrea Livingston ’11

Teresa Lobato ’62

Peter Loeb ’68

Gary Loewe ’88

Fred Lopez ’69

Nancy Lough ’86

Abby Lucero

Al Lujan ’72

Priscilla Lujan ’75

Charles Lusman ’75

Sue Luttrell ’88

Johnny ’70 & Wanda ’70 Lydia

Zaineb Lyons ’09

Anthony Madrid ’79, ’87*

Theodora Madrid ’60, ’69

Ashley Maestas ’14, ’20

Thomas ’72 & Kristine ’73 Magel

Stephen Magoon ’67, ’70

Maureen Maksimoski ’75

Stacey Mann ’92

Lynnette Marino ’00

Dennis ’72 & Nancy ’72 Marion

Merry Martin ’93

Vida Martinez ’75

John ’70 & Betti Marvel

Rose McAlister ’63

Cheryl McCann

Robert McCard ’69

Darlene McCarroll

Thomas McChristian ’20

Dolly McClellan ’98, ’00

Kathy McGinty ’67

David McGovern ’70

Yolanda Medina

Chris Medina ’12 & Linda Relyea ’96, ’10

Karen Melgares

Sarah Menapace-Walker ’93

Bruce & Sharon Meyer

Gloria Mielke ’65, ’69

Jack Miller ’72, ’76

Dale ’85 & Teri Mingilton

Bernice Martinez ’66

Bonnie Martinez ’04

Clair Martinez ’56, ’75

Emelin Martinez

Esmeralda Martinez ’97, ’01

Juan Martinez ’76, ’81

Michael Martinez ’75, ’87

Rodney Martinez

Rose Martinez ’12

Elizabeth Montague ’86, ’87

James Morlan ’62

Gertha Mountfort ’69, ’73

Cynthia Myers ’73

Benjamin & Violet Nageak

Frank ’63 & Ardith ’63 Nance

Nat Neece ’15, ’17

Martha Nelson ’71

Netelligence LLC

Ray Newmyer ’87

Phong Nguyen ’17

Jeannie Norwood ’71 & Albert Kahan

Charlotte O’Bannon ’87, ’88

David Ochoa ’63

Suzanne Off

Larry ’77 & Billie ’77 Olin

Theresa Ortega ’07, ’21

Rocky Ortega ’65, ’71

Arthur Ortegon

Patti Ortiz ’78

Renee-Mae Ota ’72

Larry & Evelyn Owens in the name of

Leslie Owens-Doyle ’95, ’05

Jeff Owsley ’86

Gloria Pacheco ’83

John Pacheco ’74

Rosanna Padilla

Susie Pagnotta ’91

Chad Palmer ’17

Thomas Panter ’77

Polly Parrish ’04

John ’68 & Helen ’67 Patton

Jolene Pavlovsky ’63, ’67

Gerald Peichel

Anita Perez ’91, ’97

Mark ’05 & Mandy ’05 Pittman

Carol Plock ’78

John Plock ’80

Andrew Pojman ’72

Sammie Porter ’68

Orval Price ’69

Dwight Proctor ’72

Arliene & Ronald Quintana

Allen ’03 & Tracie ’03 Race

Karen Rafferty ’72

Gary Ramer ’72

Phillip Ranke ’66

Elizabeth Ratzlaff ’87

Eva Rayas Solis

Rosina Ready ’59, ’62

Mike Reigan ’79

Joe Reining

Armando Reyes ’98

Cassandra Rhinehart ’04

Diane Rhodes ’64

Robin Rice ’20

Matthew Ridge ’97

Karen S Riggenbach-Vaughn ’76

Shanna Riley ’15

Timothy Rivera ’64

Patricia Robbins ’93, ’96

Elizabeth Roberts ’67, ’68

Patricia Roberts ’65

Theresa Rodriguez ’17

Judith Roehm ’63

Jason Rogers ’93

Ernest ’74, ’85 & Patricia ’71, ’76, ’99 Romero

Joseph Ross ’66

Albert Roybal ’80

Reginaldo Roybal ’83

Jack ’79, ’84 & Theresa Rudder

Kasey Russell ’03

Steven ’73 & Mary ’80 Russell

Andrea Salazar ’11

Stanley Sammons ’63

Carey Sanchez ’77

Lindsey Sandoval ’18, ’22

Matthew Sandoval ’03

Sarah Sandusky ’17

Celestino Santistevan ’68

Phillip ’73, ’74 & Jeanne ’74 Sategna

Michael Saunders ’81

Rich ’75 & Barbara Scanga

Tim & Jackie Scheidegger

Jerry Schloffman ’65, ’70

Regis Schmalz ’75

Paulette Schmalz ’75

Merle Schroder ’67

Stephanie Schroeder ’19

Sally Schulz ’70

Lewis Schwartz ’73

Shirley Scott ’79

Mark Seaton & Suzanne DeVore

Candace Selk Barnes

Val ’60, ’65 & Evangeline ’57, ’61 Sena

Bethany Shalberg ’13

Russell Shawcroft ’17

Stephen ’99 & Karen ’99 Shea

Regina Shelton ’77, ’83

Brittani Shettron ’19

Matthew Shoban ’64, ’68

Chris & Lisa Simmons

Cleave & Cathy Simpson

Debbie Slupianek ’78

Brian Small ’03

Lori Smith ’93, ’99, ’03

Sarah & Steven Smith

Fred ’67, ’70 & Barbara ’68 Snow

Kathy Soden ’89

Heath Soderstrom ’06

Lauren Sonderegger

Joshua Spannagel ’07

Ivan Stahlecker ’73, ’81

Robert Stalcup ’90

Stetson Stallworth ’17

Janis Stanley ’77

Nancy Starling Ross

Steven O Stenersen ’76

Cullen ’00 & Megan Stevens

Karyl Sutherland ’84

Linda Swanson ’70

Arnald Swift ’69, ’71

Pattie & Dean Swift

Garrett Szagola ’71

Jon Tausan ’69, ’81

Josh ’10 & Leah Teeples

James Tenbrook ’70

Judy Thong

Vanessa Thong ’18, ’20

Erik Thurston ’15

Kelly Tiffany ’89

John ’69, ’75 & Judith ’69 Tillman

Gaby Timmen ’17, ’18, ’19

Geneva Torr ’11

Henry Trujillo ’61, ’70

Jean Tucker

Matthew Tulley ’14, ’16

Ralph ’69 & Vicki ’67 Turano

Quinton Turner ’78

Barbara Ulibarri ’11

Lois Unger ’94

Bea Valdez ’72

Maria Valdez

Wanda Valencia ’88

Hugo Valentin ’16

Gary VanGerpen ’64, ’66

Patrick ’66 & Mary Veerkamp

Fonz Velasquez ’11

Loren Velasquez

Gary Venturi ’71

Tom ’04 & Jazmin ’04, ’12 Vigil

Marilyn Vohs ’86

The Wagner Family

Robert Waltman ’76

Kathy Washeck ’73

Doris Watson ’88, ’90

Mark Weeks ’75

Alan ’88 & Sandie ’83 Wehe

Virginia Wehe

Joy Werner ’88, ’96, ’99

Carol Wheeler ’64, ’70

Vicki Whipple-Mueller ’74

Roland Jr. ’69, ’70, ’84 & Maryann ’70 Wick

Kathleen Williams ’95

Steve Willman ’73

John ’75, ’76, ’81 & Candy Wilson ’78, ’86

Lisa Wilson ’94

Jack Wirth ’72

Keiko Woodyward ’14

Ann Wright

Eugene "Jim" Yockey ’64

Daniel Yoder ’74, ’79

Robert Koch Yund ’74

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

Blackbaud Giving Fund

Chevron Matching Employee Funds

Conoco Phillips Co

Merck Partnership for Giving

Microsoft Giving Campaign

State Farm Companies Foundation

FRIENDS OF MUSIC

Lucy Adams

Tawney Becker & Mike Clifford

Harvey Billington ’58, ’65

Peter ’66 & Gayle Ciraolo

Kathleen Delzell ’61

Judy ’64 & Larry Drake

Edith Edson ’86

Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach

Wes Hargrove ’78

Marty & Diana Jones

Julie Kove ’87

Dennis Lamb

Charlotte Ledonne ’84

Bruce & Sharon Meyer

William ’73 & Katherine ’73 Miller

Mary Motz ’62

Jeannie Norwood ’71 & Albert Kahan

Jolene Pavlovsky ’63, ’67

Robert & Regina Rice

Patricia Robbins ’93, ’96

Neil & Elise Rudolph

Mark Skinner ’92 & Lou Ann Cheslock Skinner

Donald Thompson & Jan Oen

Janeal Thompson ’75

John ’69, ’75 & Judith ’69 Tillman

John Tooker ’66

David & Donna ’12 Wehe

FRIENDS OF THEATRE

Tawney Becker & Mike Clifford

Billings Electric, Inc./Valley Lock & Security, Inc.

Marty & Diana Jones

Charlotte Anne Kaiser ’79

Charlotte Ledonne ’84

Mary Motz ’62

Neil & Elise Rudolph

Tim & Jackie Scheidegger

Donald Thompson & Jan Oen

IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF:

Bill Baxter

Kirk Baxter

Devon J Doyle

Bonnie Mercek ’87

Larry & Evelyn Owens

Edwin Kipp Eagan

Robert Eagan ’77

Ted Ellis

Anonymous

Gene Gallegos

Emma Gallegos

Brody Geiser

Jeff & Nancy Geiser

Claudette Geiser

Buffie McFadyen ’91, ’93

John ’75, ’76, ’81 & Candy Wilson ’78, ’86

Elisa Greco

Jean Tucker

Stu Hilwig

Abran Bustos ’05

Daniel "Noodle" Kelly

Mark Mabry ’15

Ray Kogovsek

John Singletary

Lyle D Lough

Nancy Lough ’86

Ed Lyell

Abran Bustos ’05

Sherrie Bennett Maule

Darla Chappell ’77

Leonard McLean & Dolores "Dee" Ann

Downing McLean

Thomas ’72 & Kristine ’73 Magel

Chris & Lisa Simmons

Jack Morris

Joe ’94 & Teri ’91 Erickson

Stacey Mann ’92

Joseph Novak III ’90

Moe Morris

Edwin ’63, ’64 & Judith ’64 Ginoza

Marvin Motz

Anonymous

Vreni Nielsen

Kurt Nielsen

Gordon Off

Suzanne Off

Edmund "Ed" Padilla

Rosanna Padilla

Sue "Soupe" Patterson

Candace Selk Barnes

Frank "Boogie" Romero

Alfred ’70 & Anna Marie ’72 Cordova

Jesse Russell

Steven ’73 & Mary ’80 Russell

Rico Nicholas Sanchez

Carey Sanchez ’77

Doug Shriver

Melody Feniks

Deanna Morris ’64, ’65

Holly Zumbro ’00

Alan Sinton

Webb Family Fund of the Pikes Peak

Community Foundation

Donald Stegman

Keith ’58, ’63 & Claudette ’63, ’78 Fisher

Estate of Donald A Stegman

Eleni Stelter

Jean Tucker

Paul & Rose Sterle

Patricia Richmond ’58, ’59

John Van Tassel

Karen S Riggenbach-Vaughn ’76

Edmund Vallejo

John Singletary

Don & Gloria Wuckert

Alan & Janice Wuckert

Adams State University Music Department

John Tooker ’66

Sadie Baker

Mark & Helen Dorion

John Henkel

David Henkel ’69, ’75 & John Henkel

Lori Laske ’91, ’01

Philip Britton ’61

Melinda Leoce

John Tooker ’66

Damon Martin

Mark & Helen Dorion

John McDaniel

Thomas ’99 & Terri ’99 Bruscino

Joe Vigil

Mark & Helen Dorion

GRIZZLY CLUB CORPORATE SPONSORS

Ace Hardware of Alamosa

Airgas USA, Inc.

Alamosa Building Supply/ La Jara Trading Post

Alamosa County

Alamosa Home Furnishings

Alamosa State Bank

Alcon Construction, Inc.

Alta Convenience

American Electric Co.

Asphalt Constructors, Inc.

ASU Counselor Education

ASU MBA

Centric Aviation

Century 21 Property Management

Cleaning Solutions

Colorado Potato Administrative Committee

Comfort Inn/Super 8/Ihop

Del Mar Carpet One

Extreme Graphics

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

First Southwest Bank

Flood & Peterson Insurance, Inc.

Grimmway Enterprises

Harding Dental Group

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Husmann Plumbing

J & J Rental Centers

L & M Auto Sales

Leavitt Group of Colorado

Mark's Outdoor Sports

Nino's

O & V Printing

Pepsi

Price Farms Certified Seed Company

Purple Pig Pub

RG Bank

Rock Creek Family Medicine, P.C.

Rocky Mountain Memorabilia

Safeway

Sage Apartments

San Luis Valley Brewing Company

San Luis Valley Federal Bank

San Luis Valley Health

San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op, Inc.

Schrader's Glass Shop, LLC

Sherwin Williams

Silver Mountain Disposal, LLC

Skiball's Running World

Sodexo Campus Services

Spare Keg Brewerks

Splashland Hot Springs

Town & Country Auto Mall

Valley Courier

Valley Electric, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Wall, Smith, Bateman, Inc.

Torben Walters Insurance Agency, Inc.

Woody's Q Shack

Zepol Media

GRIZZLY CLUB INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Ryan Allen

Anonymous

Edith Arias ’18

Jerome Austin

Bank Shot Sports Bar

Diane Brittingham

Heather Brooks

Kent & Lauri Buchanan

Duane ’82 & Lorey ’80 Bussey

Mario Caetano

Roxy Carleo ’88

Russ ’97, ’06 & Bethany ’00 Caton

Glen ’62 & Frances ’62 Clark

Ed Crowther & Lori Tanner

David Curtis ’72, ’92

Kevin ’04, ’11 & Kris ’06, ’11 Daniel

Jeffrey Davis

Jason Defee

Jim & Erma Defee

Margaret Doell

Edward Jones-Alamosa

Leroy Espinoza

Farm Fresh Direct

Keith ’58, ’63 & Claudette ’63, ’78 Fisher

Eric Flores ’11

Friar’s Fork

Belen Garcia ’02

Delbert ’70, ’71 & Jan Gay

Jeff & Nancy Geiser

Greg ’96 & Jeni ’85 Goodwin

Jaime Green

Devin Haynie

Vern ’97 & Heather ’00 Heersink

Charlotte Hefner ’88

Jenel Hopper ’02

Michael Hudson ’98

Melinda Hunzeker

Benjamin Hurr

Alan Johnson ’70

Peggy Johnson

Chris Johnson

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Karl & Bonnie Keller

Rena & Nathan Kirkland

Travis Koppenhafer ’03

La Jara Pharmacy

Chandelle Lancaster

Richard & Ericha Loosbrock

Tammy ’91, ’00 & Gerald Lopez

Robert Lopez ’96

Tom Lujan

Louie & Peggy Luster

Ken ’87, ’94 & Dolores ’87 Marquez

Damon ’87 & Konnie Martin

Beatrice Martinez ’76

David ’84, ’87 &

Kimberly ’84, ’99 Martinez

Chris Medina ’12 & Linda Relyea ’96, ’10

Will Mims ’17

Chas ’98 & Melissa Moeller

Ted Morrison ’69

Wade ’76, ’80 & Lindy ’80 Mortensen

Larry ’88, ’93 & Carolyn ’89 Mortensen

Mary Motz ’62

Netelligence LLC

Floyd & Jody Oaks

Albert ’61 & Kelli ’74 O’Leary

Sandy Ortega ’74

Dennis ’79 & Dawn ’79 Ortiz

Chuck ’68 & Becky Owsley

Jeff Owsley ’86

Norman ’75, ’77 & Greta Roberts

Tracey Robinson

Kaylee Gomez & Patrick Romero

Bruce & Lauren Rosengrant

Vincent ’79 & Donna Segura

Marcus Shawcroft ’15, ’19

Russell Shawcroft ’17

Cleave & Cathy Simpson

Katelyn Smith ’16

Fred St. Cyr Jr.

Nancy Starling Ross

David ’02 & Darin ’02 Tandberg

Tim’s Transmission & Auto Repair

Aaron Tuioti-Mariner ’02, ’11, ’12

Sharon ’85 & Ken Turpin

Alayna Van Iwaarden

Tim ’73 & Peggy ’72 Walters

Weekends Tavern

Weiss Dry Cleaning

Donald Wells ’86

Lisa Wilson ’94

Michelle Rubidoux Wilson ’99, ’03

Melvin Yates ’68, ’74

Chay ’00 & Jennifer ’00 Yund

Joe & Shirley Zanski

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Miles & Alice ’67, ’68 Acheson Memorial

Alice Acheson ’67, ’68

Adams State Alumni

Adams State University Alumni Association

Adventure Sports

Tamara Rice

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 ’62

Kay Wagner Albrecht ’62

Camila A. Alire ’70

Camila Alire ’70

Jerry & Sheryl ’69, ’80 Anderson

Hoyt Anderson ’97

Antonito

Carole Counihan & James Taggart

Manuel Aragon ’71

Estate of Manuel Aragon

Arby’s SLV Promising Athlete

Arby’s

ASU Alumni & Foundation Office

Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach

ASU Alumni-Denver Chapter

Denver Alumni Chapter

ASU Emeritus Chemistry Faculty

David Van Pelt ’86

ASU Theatre Endowment

ASU Alumni, Staff & Friends

Rita J. Kirkland & Rueben ’74 Bangan

Rueben Bangan ’74

Richard Barkley ’76/McDaniel

Richard Barkley ’76, Dr. John McDaniel

Marian Sims Baughn Memorial

P.E.O. Foundation/Chapter V

Dr. Kenneth Bean ’49

Alice Bean

Bokat Family

Stephen ’68 & Karen Bokat

Borrego Family

Thomas Borrego ’46

Stan Brinkley ’75/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Tom Bruscino ’99/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 ’80 Memorial

Glenn & Kerry Burnham

Gladys & Doyle Burns

Anonymous

Orahood Burt

Carolyn Burt

Bustos/Price Memorial

Bill Mansheim

Zachary Capra Memorial

John Capra ’86

Clyde Carstens ’86/McDaniel

Clyde Carstens ’86, Dr. John McDaniel

Clyde Calvin Carstens ’86/McDaniel

Memorial

Dr. John McDaniel

Joshua Thomas Cary Memorial

John & Paige Keeler

Dr. William M. Chase Memorial

Chase Trust

Sally T. Chavez ’56, ’73 Memorial

Anonymous Donor

CHFA Building the Future

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority

N. & G. Clarke & H. Emperius Memorial

Hada Clarke ’85

Edwin Clemmer Scholarships in the Very Fine Arts

David ’87 & Wendy Clemmer

Jim Colbert ’61, ’65 Athletic

Jim Colbert ’61, ’65 & Valerie Goodwin-Colbert

Alton Cole

Estate of Alton Cole

Collins/Sheriff/Zuckerman ’66, ’67 Memorial

Stephen ’67 & Courtney Marsters

Colorado Water Officials Association –

Chapter Three Memorial

Colorado Water Officials Association

S. Connelly Softball

Becky Connelly

Richard Conour Memorial

Elizabeth Conour

Nita Cooper/McDaniel Memorial

Jack Cooper & Dr. John McDaniel

Gerald Corning

James ’86 & Deborah Harvey

Crain

William ’60, ’62 & Ellie ’82 Crain

James & Irene Craft

James H. Craft

Jerry ’70 & Patti ’70 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 ’62 & Ellen Evans Mathematics & Science

Wayne ’62 & Ellen Evans

Stanford Fellers ’36 Memorial

Marvin Fellers ’47

Peggy ’91, ’93 & Rex Filer

Peggy ’91, ’93 & Rex Filer

FirstBank

FirstBank Holding Company

FirstBank Service Area

FirstBank Holding Company

Claudette Morin Fisher ’63, ’78

Claudette Fisher ’63, ’78

David Ford ’71/McDaniel

David Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel

David Ford ’71 Memorial/McDaniel

Vickie I. Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel

David ’71 & Vickie ’71 Ford/McDaniel

Vickie I. Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel

Vickie Ford ’71/McDaniel

Vickie I. Ford ’71, Dr. John McDaniel

Dr. Gary Gallagher ’72/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Gary ’62, ’65 & Judith Gaston

Estate of Gary Gaston ’62, ’65

Michael John Gay Memorial

Michael Gay

Brody Geiser Memorial

Jeff & Nancy Geiser

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. ’77 Hatfield Art Education

Estate of Kathryn Hatfield ’77

History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Political Science & Spanish

ASU HAPPSS Department

Charley & Sadako Hayashida Memorial

Sadako Hayashida

Brooks Haynie Memorial Endowment

Thomas & Marjorie Haynie

Harriett Dalzell Hester ’26

Dr. Cheryl Lovell & Nancy Clark

Hensley Wrestling

Mark ’89 & Stephanie ’93, ’01 Hensley

Robby Henriksen ’08 Memorial

Judith & Thomas Henriksen

John ’66, ’70 & Anita ’67 Hertner Biology

John ’66, ’70 & Anita ’67 Hertner

Stuart Hilwig HGP Honors

ASU History/Government Department

Dr. John & Nora ’86 Holmes Memorial

Holmes Family

Donald Hilton Hopper Memorial

H. Dean Hopper & Doris Hilton Hopper

Ron Howard ’98/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Dr. Grant Hurley ’47 Pre-Med/Nursing

Grant ’47 & Beverly Hurley

Roy & Yoshiko Inouye Memorial

Estate of Roy & Yoshiko Inouye

Dale E. Jeffryes Memorial

Michael Patritch ’70, ’73 & Karol Ann Krakauer Patritch

James D. Johnson ’07/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Marvin & Karl Keck

Anonymous

Kay Prendergast Kelloff ’69

Kay ’69 & Harold Kelloff

Kincannon-Wall ’69/McDaniel

Deanna Kincannon-Wall ’69, Dr. John McDaniel

Kiwanis Club of Alamosa

Kiwanis Club of Alamosa

Gary J. ’64 & June R. ’63 Kliesen

Brian Kliesen

Sandra V. ’81 & O. John Kuenhold

Sandra ’81 & John Kuenhold

L & M Auto

LeRoy & Rosalie ’86 Martinez

Margaret A. Lamb

Margaret Lamb

Mark Lammers ’80, ’82/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Minnie Langowski ’64 Memorial

Gene Langowski ’82, ’87, Charlene Bertolino ’89

Vernon Lantis

David Lantis ’39

Mike & Diana Lantzy

Mike Lantzy ’64, ’65

Jeannie Sanderson Leach ’75, ’80 Memorial

Kendra Sanderson ’15, Joni Hemmerling ’10

Charlotte Lehmann ’79

Estate of Charlotte Lehmann ’79

Don ’64 & Myrna Lentz

Kevin ’79 & Terri Lentz

Michael Lane Lester Memorial

James Lester

Olibama Lopez-Tushar

Estate of Olibama Lopez-Tushar

Anna & Rodney ’66 Lopez

Rodney ’66 & Anna Lopez

Florence Lorton/Alice Lorton Getz

Memorial

Melvin Getz, Jackie Getz White ’82

Loser Family

Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser

Hon. Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero/ McDaniel

Carlos ’61 & Dorothy ’61 Lucero, Dr. John McDaniel

Eddie Floyd Lucero

Estate of Eddie Floyd Lucero

Lawrence David Lucero ’59, ’63 Memorial

Fern Lucero

Robert Lujan ’73 Memorial

John ’86 & Gwynne Lujan

Mangum Nursing

Janet ’63 & Jasper Mangum

Michael Marchildon ’92/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Connie ’75 & Kim Marvel

Connie ’75 & Kim Marvel

Dr. John & Fran Marvel/McDaniel

John & Fran Marvel, Dr. John McDaniel

Marilyn ’67, ’68 & Robert ’68 McBride

Marilyn McBride

Dr. Robert E. McAllister ’67

Dr. Robert E. McAllister ’67

McAninch/Mangum Track & Field

Jan ’63 & Jasper Mangum

Ethel Dobson McDaniel/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

J.E. McDaniel/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Julie Randolph 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 ’36

Sarah Beatrice Merritt ’36

Matthew Miller Memorial

Mary Miller

Mingilton Family Endowment

Dale ’85 & Teri Mingilton

Marvin Motz ’58, ’59

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 Donor

Dr. Paul S. & Patti K. Newman Theatre

Education Endowment

Paul & Patti Newman

William & Taka Oba Memorial

David Oba ’77, Dean ’75 & Trish Oba, Ronald Oba

Spud & Merle ’65, ’69 Orr Memorial

Merle Orr ’65, ’69

Ed Ortega ’86/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 ’69/McDaniel

Bill Rakow ’69, Dr. John McDaniel

Lon Randolph/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation

Pueblo Chieftain

Larry G. Reed & Vivian Janice ’64 Reed

Memorial

Reed Family Trust

Judith Richardson Visual Art

Antoinette Lucas

Don Richmond ’13 Music

Anonymous Donor

Ed Richmond Endowment

Don Richmond ’13 &

Teri McCartney ’87, ’92

RG Bank - Boyce & Leonard

RG Bank

RJ Friend, Inc. (Business)

RJ Friend, Inc. (Nursing)

RJ Friend, Inc.

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 and Family

Vince Sanchez Memorial

Quint Seckler

Wayne Sheldrake ’85, ’91/McDaniel

Wayne ’85, ’91 & Lauren ’97, ’04

Sheldrake, Dr. John McDaniel

Shriver/Wright Agricultural

ASU Alumni & Friends

William “Bill” Sinclair ’70, ’76 Memorial

Phyllis Sinclair ’71

Sloan Family

Michael Sloan ’65

SLV Behavioral Health Group

SLV Behavioral Health Group

SLV Federal Bank Endowment

SLV Federal Bank

SLV Health Care Foundation

SLV Health Care Foundation

SLV Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

SLV Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Southway Alumni

Southway Construction

Southway Wrestling

Southway Construction

Butch Southway Memorial

Izora Southway ’66

Elaine Southway Memorial

Butch & Izora ’66 Southway, Joanne Southway Clayton ’61

Kenny & Rondaleen ’67 Specht

Rondaleen Specht ’67

Rick Spier ’88, ’91 Memorial

Patsy Spier ’91

Linda L. Spraitzer

Estate of Linda Spraitzer

Don ’61, ’64 & Joyce ’77 Stegman Memorial

Estate of Don Stegman ’61, ’64

Richard Talley Musical Theatre

Margaret Talley

Douglas B. Thomas ’55

Estate of Douglas B. Thomas ’55

William M. & Jennie L. ’49 Thomas

Estate of William & Jennie ’49 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 ’96/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Bill ’59 & Beth Waters

Bill ’59 & Beth Waters

Kay Watkins ’55

ASU Chemistry Department

Elwyn ’73 & Virginia Wehe

Al ’73 & Virginia Wehe

Arthur Wellbaum

Estate of Arthur Wellbaum

Dr. Lynn & Arvilla ’70, ’92 Weldon

World Peace

Arvilla Weldon ’70, ’92

Lillian McDaniel Williamson/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Robert & Karen ’99 Willis

Robert & Karen ’99 Willis

Stanley ’54 & Ruth ’46 Wills

Ruth Wills ’46, Karen Kelton

Woodard Memorial

Charles & Beryl Woodard

George, John, Janet, Marjorie & Mitzi Woodard Memorial

Ketha Woodard

Woodward Family

William “Bill” Woodward ’61

Shirley Wright ’90/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Robert Ellard Wright Memorial

Mary Ann Wright

Shane Yamnitz ’00/McDaniel

Dr. John McDaniel

Cindy Young Memorial

Norman Tucker ’79

Lorraine Young Memorial

Estate of Lorraine Young ’37

Christopher Zoukis ’16, ’19

Stephen & Suzan Zoukis

MEMBERS OF THE LEGACY SOCIETY

Anonymous

Anonymous

Mary & Cal Beaver

Philip Britton ’61

Duane ’82 & Lorelei ’80 Bussey

Russell ’73 & Carol Cagle

Vernon & Susan Casias

James ’72 & Susan ’94 Conklin

Jack* & Genevieve Cooper

Wayne ’62* & Ellen Evans

Claudette Fisher ’63, ’78

Patricia Ewert Flannagan ’76*

Estate of Gary ’62, ’65 & Judith Gaston*

Rich ’59 & De Gehlbach

Donna Hayward ’77

Dr. John ’66, ’70 & Anita ’67 Hertner

Dale ’64 & Beverly Hettinger

Drs. Ron ’65 & Marilyn ’86, ’87 Loser

David Mazel ’85, ’87

Bonnie Moinet ’84

Ted ’69 & Janet ’69* Morrison

Pearl ’58 & Edward Ortner*

Michael & Karol Ann Patritch

Clarissa Lee Pollard

Michael Sloan ’65

Patsy Spier ’91

Estate of Linda Spraitzer*

Douglas Thomas ’55*

Beth Waters*

Arthur Wellbaum*

Drs. Jackie ’82 & Brent White

Karen Wibrew

Bill Woodward ’61

Dan ’74, ’79 & Sheryl ’79 Yoder

NATIONAL NATIONAL

March 11, 2023

One Day

Two Athletic Programs

One Team National Championship

Five Individual National Championships

Wrestling

Junior Josiah Rider 157lbs Wins Second Straight National Title (First 2-time Grizzly Champion since 1982; first back-to-back since 1979)

Sophomore Brendon Garcia 125lbs National Champion

Track and Field

Women Win Fifth Indoor Crown (last one in 2019)

Junior Stephanie Cotter National Champion in 3K Meter

9:06.03 (NCAA Division II Record) and Mile 4:49.89

Junior Brianna Robles Second in 3K 9:06.72

Men Place Second Overall

Senior Miguel Coca National Champion in Mile 4:01.17

Brendon Garcia • Wrestling

Josiah Rider • Wrestling Named "Outstanding Wrestler"

Third Place Senior, Noah Hermisillo, calls it a career.

CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS

Miguel Coca • Indoor Track & Field

Stephanie Cotter X2 • Indoor Track & Field

Named the National Women's Track Athlete of the Year for the 2023 NCAA DII Indoor Track & Field season.

Damon Martin was named the National Women's Coach of the Year for the 2023 NCAA DII Indoor Track & Field season.

Giving Back

the only general science degree ever awarded by Adams State,” Brian Kliesen said.

It is obvious Brian speaks from a sincere admiration for his father and his many adventures in college and life. Gary’s father, Brian’s grandfather, Elmer W. Kliesen, journaled details from Gary’s young adulthood. Below is a summary of those writings (with additions from June, who transcribed the long-hand in the 1990s).

Gary J.

R.

Memorial Scholarship for Adams State STEM students

Gary J. and June (Malenchini) Kliesen met at Adams State and always spoke fondly of their time in Alamosa and in school. Their zest for life and community engagement inspired their children to establish the Gary J. and June R. Kliesen Memorial Scholarship for Adams State STEM students.

Joel Kliesen, security specialist/police officer; Brenda Kliesen, architectural engineer; and Brian Kliesen, retired USFS wildland firefighter, said their parents made great friends in college that they kept in touch with their entire lives.

June was active in all manner of activities on campus. She received a bachelor’s in biology from Adams State and a master’s in microbiology from Fort Hays State University, Kansas. For 34 years June taught biology, micro biology, math and other STEM courses at Dodge City Community College (DCCC).

She was very active at DCCC, including volunteering for sports programs, fund raisers and social events. In 2014 she was honored by DCCC with the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. She also worked on numerous university projects, including collecting moths and monitoring a bat colony. She traveled to Bermuda, Belize and Alaska to take extension classes after she retired.

Gary took a few extra years to finish school, but graduated with a bachelor’s in general science. “The college was so desperate to get him out that they created a degree for him,

Gary Kliesen played football for Dodge City Junior College and would have gone on to Kansas State University, if not for a road trip with a buddy to Chile, in South America, to go skiing. After graduating from DCJC they headed south in a red Chevrolet convertible. Car troubles, lack of finances and trouble with the language led to auctioning most of their belongings on a street corner in Panama and signing on with a tuna boat to get back home. By the time they returned to California shores, it was too late and Gary had lost his football scholarship to KSU.

According to June, Gary asked to be set ashore earlier but the captain refused. Gary retaliated by refusing to work and the captain quit feeding him. Gary stole jars of peanut butter…it was quite the experience. Fortunately, the entire saga caused Gary to view other options and he landed on Adams State, where he played football on a scholarship.

Gary’s academic career was sprinkled with disagreement with administration and local law enforcement. In one instance fueled by alcohol, a classmate and Gary stirred up trouble resulting in the two of them falling through a large plate glass window and waking up in an Alamosa jail cell.

A separate incident involved sneaking into the women’s dormitory after hours and waking up all kinds of trouble. Some of the rule-breakers were arrested on the spot; Gary managed to make it back to his dorm room. “When he got to his room there stood the Dean of Men, Keats R. McKinney,” June wrote.

When asked if he was in the raid, Gary, despite a tendency of rule-bending, admitted the truth. He was kicked out of school for the rest of the semester, returning in the fall. He joined the Rodeo Club, took up bull and bareback bronc riding and organized a rodeo, but ran into further obstacles. He sold ads for the program, mostly bought by local bars

’64 and June

’63 Kliesen

and liquor stores who knew the rodeo would bring in students and customers. At the time, the state school policy prohibited liquor ads in school programs. According to June, Gary tried to return the money, but the merchants encouraged him to keep it for the rodeo. And Gary, being a rather independent spirit, included the ads in the program, for the rodeo hosted in Monte Vista, and McKinney threw him out of school again.

After college, Gary and June married in 1965 and moved to Denver, Colo. Gary worked for Lead Ballast and traveled most of the United States. Because of his job, they soon relocated to Salina, Kansas, where he was more centrally located, and June took a position with Asbury Hospital in the laboratory, and took courses at Marymount College.

The couple lived for a time in Jackson, Wyoming, where their twins, Brenda and Brian, were born. They were living in a trailer home when Gary’s parents came to visit and offered him a partnership in their tire store back home. Gary finished out his professional career owning and operating OK Tire, in Dodge City, Kansas. His enthusiasm for life kept him involved in the community. He initiated the Dodge City Ski Club. He helped start and run the Boot Hill Bowl for ten years and stayed active in local rodeo among many other things.

The Adams State football team played at the last Boot Hill Bowl, an NAIA post season bowl game in 1980, losing to Cameron 34 to 16. “My dad's other adventures at Adams State included visiting Western State College, in Gunnison, Colo., and painting an enormous 'A' on the side of the administration building, prior to their football game. He often said they didn't have a very good football team when he was there. He would say that their best play was the fair catch,” Brian added.

After he retired and sold the store, Gary and June bought a ranch near Coldwater, Kansas.

June kept up with her husband (and kept him alive during his many adventures at the ranch) and enjoyed dancing, skiing, hiking, travel and gardening. She was active in the American Association of University Women, Kansas Native Plants Society and was a NOAA weather watcher. She was a board member of the Kiowa County Hospital and was a substitute teacher for a time in Coldwater.

Health Care Foundation Scholarship

The Health Care Foundation recently established the SLV Health Care Foundation Scholarship for $5,000; to be awarded at $1,000 to five students, over the next three years. Recipients must be nursing majors with a 3.0 or better GPA (in nursing courses).

Health Care Foundation Board Members include Beneranda Chacon ’91, Carla Gomez and Selso Lopez ’91. To be eligible to serve on the board, members must be from the San Luis Valley. Chacon represents Rio Grande, Mineral and Alamosa counties; Lopez represents Conejos and Costilla counties; and Gomez represents Saguache county.

The mission of the Foundation is to provide health care resources to all six counties of the San Luis Valley.

“With the rising cost of nursing school and the shortage of nurses in the San Luis Valley, the board felt that setting up the scholarship could help students in the valley and hopefully they would continue to work in the valley after graduation,” Chacon said.

The Health Care Foundation is an independent organization, not affiliated with any health organization. The Foundation has aided the San Luis Valley in numerous ways, from purchasing freezers for the food bank to funding workshops on alternative medicine.

CHFA Next Phase

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced its second phase of scholarship funding awarded to Colorado universities, including Adams State. The fund will support Adams State with $100,000 in scholarships during a 10-year period, 2022-2032. Adams State will receive four $2,500 scholarships annually for students majoring in mechanical engineering.

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CHFA’s Building the Future Scholarship Fund, launched in 2022, dedicates $1.2 million to support college education across Colorado. CHFA created the fund to strengthen Colorado’s future workforce, advance equity in education access and promote leadership in affordable housing and economic development.

Giving Back

Jerry ’69 and Sheryl ’80 Anderson Memorial Scholarship

At the 2021 Adams State University Donor Recognition Dinner, Hoyt Anderson ’97, challenged the room to donate by promising to match all gifts up to $10,000. In 2022, he and family members established the Jerry and Sheryl Anderson Memorial Scholarship.

“We have been incredibly blessed to own our business and we wanted to give back so other young people will have a chance to follow their dreams of owning their own business,” Hoyt said.

Adams State helped Gregg Anderson ’05 establish a foundation of skills and abilities that contributed to his success professionally and personally. “I have a personal desire to honor my parents for the hard work and sacrifices they made, and the opportunity I was afforded because of that sacrifice. They always gave back to their communities and helped others. I want to continue that legacy.”

Sabrina Anderson Husmann agrees: “We established the scholarship as a continuing legacy in honor of our father, Jerry Anderson and stepmother Sheryl Anderson.

Jared “Jerry” Anderson said Adams State taught him self discipline and gave him a strong foundation to succeed in business.

The Anderson family sees Adams State as a staple in the San Luis Valley and a key factor to the local economy. “Adams State is at the forefront of keeping and growing the intellectual capital of the valley’s residents,” Gregg said. “Aside from the measurable, tangible benefits of having a university in the valley, Adams State provides countless intangible benefits and opportunities to the community.”

Hoyt has been active in the Grizzly Club and has served as president since 2021. He encourages students to follow their dream and not to be afraid of failure. “Learn from your peers and never stop trying to better yourself.”

Gregg agrees with his brothers. “I always encourage people to be lifelong learners. Choose your career fields carefully and speak often with your advisors/counselors. They will be one of your greatest resources. Become involved on campus and develop a relationship with your professor. The earning of a higher education degree can be the launchpad to your future success.”

Sabrina urges students to come up with a focused plan for continuing their education in segments and sticking to it. “Reward yourself when you complete that goal, then continue on to the next goal, and before you know it graduation will be upon you and you will have achieved a college education.”

The Anderson family own and operate Alamosa Building Supply and La Jara Building Supply. “Adams State gave me a baseline and taught me self-discipline,” Hoyt said.

Gregg appreciated his professors and their ability to relate course material to the workforce. “Virtually all of my professors had valid work and career experience outside of teaching. I use skills and knowledge I learned at Adams State every day in my career.”

Recipients of the Jerry and Sheryl Anderson Memorial Scholarship must be graduates from Alamosa High School or Centauri High School and be involved in the community.

“We need to take care of each other in this small community,” Hoyt added. “Don’t be afraid to pay it forward. Give back to the community every chance you get.”

The Anderson Family appreciates their hometown college. From a large blended family, the local business owners recently established the Jerry and Sheryl Anderson Memorial Scholarship.

Great Alumni Stories

Work ethic drives success of Ron Maestas,

Alumnus Ron Maestas, Ph.D., is motivated to work hard in all aspects of his life. A San Luis Valley native, he finished his undergraduate studies in three years while working as a student manager for the Adams State Bookstore.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in business with a minor in Spanish in 1968 and a Master of Arts in business in 1970, Dr. Maestas completed his Ph.D. in education from Arizona State University in 1979.

“Had it not been for Adams State, I don’t know where I would have ended up.” Dr. Maestas appreciates the guidance from Luis Trujillo, Ph.D., (emeritus professor of Spanish); Arthur S. Wellbaum (emeritus associate professor of business); Roland Wick, Ph.D., (emeritus professor of business); and Joe I. Vigil, Ph.D., (emeritus professor of health, physical education, and recreation).

After graduation, Dr. Maestas moved to Taos, N.M., where he worked as a business teacher and became a racquetball champion at the local, state and national levels.

“I ended up seeing a vacancy notice for a business professor at the New Mexico Highlands University. They had six racquetball courts, so I became a sports coach and played racquetball. I had a very unique serve, like wallpaper, leaving the opponent unable to do an offensive shot, and having to resort to doing a defensive shot.”

He won seven national titles in racquetball alongside his son, Raymond Maestas, whom he credits with being the better player between them.

In the mid-to-late 1970s, Dr. Maestas would go on to help beta test early versions of Microsoft operating systems, back when the computer technology industry was just beginning.

He wrote 13 books on Microsoft operating systems, including educational materials on Microsoft Word and Excel. In 1982, he received a fellowship to do post-doctoral work at the University of Minnesota, followed by a year at Indiana University in Bloomington. “Ironically, most of my work now is done on a MacBook Pro.”

Teaching at New Mexico Highlands University, Dr. Maestas developed an interest in silver-gold smithing, taking many classes in the art form. “I’ve done many images, bracelets and bolo ties including an Our Lady of Guadalupe tie.”

As an author, Dr. Meastas has written over 150 biographies of prominent families that shaped New Mexico, Colorado and the San Luis Valley. His book, “The Faith of my Friends, Neighbors, Relatives, and Parents,” is about the development of traditional Hispanic art in the San Luis Valley including religious image artists (santeros and santeras).

A devout Roman Catholic, Dr. Maestas attended the canonization of Juan Diego as a Saint in 2002. “I came within five feet of Pope John Paul II.”

Dr. Maestas is an avid genealogist who traced his family lineage back to Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor who ruled from 768 until 814. His research led to Dr. Maestas’ admission to the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne. He was additionally selected as a state historian for the state of New Mexico.

Dr. Maestas met his wife, Monica Muniz Maestas ’68, at Adams State. She received her M.A. from New Mexico Highlands University. They are proud of their three children, Lisa, J.D.; Raymond, J.D.; and Dominic, Ph.D.

by Garrett Carroll

Ph.D. ’68, ’70

Ron Maestas '68 and son, Raymond, are avid racquetball players

The San Luis Institute of Arts and Crafts brought classes to the southern SLV

The San Luis Institute of Arts and Crafts opened its doors 80 years ago, as a satellite campus of Adams State. At the time enrollment had dramatically increased, due in large part to returning WWII veterans. Ira Richardson, Ph.D., Adams State’s first president, opened the branch school in San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, after the town offered a Works Progress Administration community building.

Adams State provided expansion of education across the rural landscape. Dr. Richardson wanted to allow easier access to practical courses and trade professions away from the main campus. Luther Bean, Adams State professor of education, became the director. He divided his time between Alamosa and San Luis while resident instructors maintained their full-time schedule at the satellite branch.

The San Luis Institute of Arts and Crafts is a significant part of Adams State’s history, not to be forgotten by those students who appreciated the opportunity to begin their college career closer to home before attending the main campus.

Mitch Medina ’60, ’64, fondly remembers the Institute and fellow students including Gene Medina and Irene Trujillo from Fort Garland. “From the community of Garcia where I was born and raised, there was Richard Archuleta, another veteran, and a small tight-knit community of people out of Garcia who benefited from attending the San Luis Institute. They continued on with their education (at Adams State) just like I did.”

El Conquistador staff, San Luis Institute

Men's Physical Education, San Luis Institute

Studying, San Luis Institute

The Plaza in front of the main building, San Luis Institute

When the doors first opened on Nov. 8, 1943, enrollment was strong and the courses focused on preservation of the Spanish Colonial Arts. Students learned traditional weaving and furniture making. Eventually the school turned towards professional development for educators and offered courses in industrial arts. At its peak, the school employed eight faculty members.

The San Luis Institute of Arts and Crafts conducted research on the treatment of impetigo, provided local schools with textbooks, sponsored teacher summer workshops, created a farm equipment repair shop and established programs for veterans who had not received a high school diploma.

Throughout its 10-year existence, the Institute’s students were active in clubs, published their own newspaper and yearbook, participated in sports and held socials which members of the community often attended. About 70 percent of students from the satellite campus completed their undergraduate degree on the Adams State campus.

As WWII veterans completed their classes/training, enrollment dropped significantly. The Institute held on for a few more years, closing in 1953. The building was turned back over to the town of San Luis.

Sources include: The South Coloradan; Vol. VX Number 8; and From Crested Peaks: The Story of Adams State College of Colorado by Beryl McAdow, emeritus professor of English.

Holiday Dance, San Luis Institute

Vocational program, San Luis Institute

The Charitable Rollover Gift Annuity Plan

A new tax law allows donors over 70½ to make a charitable contribution to Adams State from their IRA accounts and receive a lifetime of payments in return. This new gift plan combines a charitable gift annuity and a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA. Here’s how it works.

A charitable gift annuity is a simple contract between you and Adams State promising to pay you a fixed amount of money each year for life. The amount paid to you will depend upon your age at the time of your gift and does not change for the rest of your lifetime.

A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a contribution from your IRA to Adams State. You can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution if you are at least age 70½. Unlike most distributions from your retirement account, you pay no income tax on a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

Under the new law, donors can now make a Qualified Charitable Distribution in exchange for a charitable gift annuity. There are some rules and limitations. You can do it only once and there is a limit of $50,000. The entire payment you receive from your charitable gift annuity will be subject to income tax. There is no income tax deduction for your contribution (although there is no tax on your Qualified Charitable Distribution either).

For more information, please contact Adams State Director of Major and Planned Gifts Karen A. Wibrew at 719-587-7165 or kwibrew@adams.edu. “I will be happy to work with you and your advisors to help determine how this new option might work for you.”

Pictured, left to right, AS&F Officers Jovanna Arroyo ’23, Amanda Sparks ’24, Jose Villagomez ’23, and Lizzie Wilson ’25 visit the Colorado State Capitol. Each student met with various legislators including Representative Matt Martinez ’13 and Senator Cleave Simpson.

Groundbreaking Feb. 2 for Mechanical Engineering facility on west side of Porter Hall.

Prison Education Program Fall Graduation 2022.

Eugene “Gene” Schilling, professor of art, has inspired and encouraged students in the classroom for nearly three decades. This spring, Gene retires with emeritus status and invites art alumni, former and current colleagues, friends and family to his “Eugene Schilling Retrospective: Three Decades of Art,” opening in the Cloyde Snook and Hatfield Galleries on August 25, the first Friday of the fall 2023 semester. The exhibit will span his focus on figurative artwork, construction pieces and collaborative paintings, which have been exhibited in museums and galleries in the U.S., Europe, China and Japan. The opening reception begins at 5 p.m. Following will be an “After Party and Roast” at 7:30 p.m. at Society Hall, located at 400 Ross St., in Alamosa. Gene received the 2008 Presidential Teacher Award, nominated by students who have always connected to his easy-going, yet instructive teaching style. Gene has taught drawing, painting and performance art at Adams State since the fall of 1996. He has motivated undergraduate and graduate students alike to reach their full potentials as artists. He also served as gallery director and art department chair.

Monte Vista High School Special Education Resource Teacher, Presley Garcia ’20, was the first honoree of the monthly Educator Highlight Award from the School of Education. Garcia was recognized for his connections with students and the high standard he sets for the personal and academic growth of students.

Kreg Vollmer ’18 placed third in the National Competition of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) discussion meet held in Puerto Rico in early January 2023.

Nick Dionisio ’15, Alamosa High School English Teacher, received the Educator Highlight Award for the month of March.

Photo by Jimmy Crane '12

Staying in Touch

1950s

Jerrold T. Booher ’59, ’61 spent 40 years in administration, teaching and coaching in Colorado schools on the Eastern Plains. Jerrold is currently retired and living in St. George, Utah.

•1960s

During Lee A. Vickers ’60, ’65 long tenure in higher education, first in teaching positions and, ultimately, as a college president for 30 years, he often reflected on the quality of education he received at Adams State. “In particular, two professors, Drs. Lorimer (psychology) and Lyman (English) and my basketball and tennis coach, Ron Crawford, inspired me and greatly impacted my life.”

Larry L. McClanahan ’62 is retired and living in Colorado Springs, Colo. and enjoying life after 34 years of teaching. “I am grateful to Adams State for providing the opportunities that led to a great life.”

Bernice L. Martinez ’66 recently moved to Boca Raton, Fla. after living in Northern California for 42 years. Her two sisters, Ruth and Polly, who graduated from Adams State in 1967 reside in Southern Calif. and Denver, Colo. Bernice has enjoyed her retirement for the past ten years after having a successful career in finance.

Robert Valdez ’66 earned his M.A. with majors in psychology and guidance and counseling. He spent 33 years of service at the Española Schools as a counselor. After retirement he volunteered for Search and Rescue in New Mexico for 30+ years, where he was in charge of the entire state. Robert coordinated over 250 missions in New Mexico and a couple in Colorado in the Cumbres area. He now works knapping knives out of obsidian, agate, quartz, gold stone and other stones.

Francisco O. Adame ’66, ’71 enjoys retirement after 45 years of coaching, classroom and building administrator, including Colorado (4 years), Alaska (26 years), Oregon (2 years), and Kansas (13 years). Francisco is a proud grandparent of five boys, Rick, Andrew, Heath, Ellis, and Maddox; and one “beautiful princess” Maeva. Go Grizz!

Sharon Walker ’66 went by “Tex” at Adams State. She taught for 30 years, all in Texas except for one summer. Sharon was an exchange teacher and spent the summer of 1991 in Moscow, Russia and Vilnius, Lithuania. “What a trip.”

Sam Porter ’68 is retired and spends summers in South Fork, Colo.

Ted Morrison ’69 retired in 2013, after 43 years with PAC. He is a widower after 55 years of marriage. Ted lives in Alamosa and is very active with Adams State and Grizzly Club.

Terrence W. Sloan ’69 is retired and living in Gallup, NM. Terrence likes photography, hiking and mountain biking.

•1970s

Michael R. Williams, Ph.D., ’70 has over 45 years of experience in education. He served in a leadership capacity in the military, public schools, government, and business. Michael has been a teacher, assistant superintendent, district superintendent and deputy superintendent of a state education agency. He served as chief academic officer of education businesses, consulted in school effectiveness and in the business operations of several schools. Currently he enjoys skiing, hiking, bicycling, travel and entertaining grandchildren.

James Tenbrook ’70 retired and moved from Denver, Colo. to Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas.

Karen S. Stone ’71 continues to volunteer at her school. Her mom is 101 years young, and Karen is no longer her caregiver. “I moved her to a skilled nursing facility.”

Martha R. Nelson ’71 earned a Master’s of Science Teaching from NM Tech. Martha taught 31 years in California and N.M., retiring from public schools in 2003. She also taught as adjunct staff at Dine College for 4 years, San Juan Community College for 22 years and finally retiring in 2019. She has two daughters: one is a cosmetologist and the other is a physical therapy assistant.

Rosalie A. Ellgen ’71 says, “Adams State made it possible for me to receive a college education. My bachelor’s degree opened many doors and opportunities for me. I am very grateful to the university.”

Shirley J. Lambert ’71 retired in 2001 after teaching for 30 years in Buena Vista High School. “I never guessed my husband, Aubrey, would pass unexpectedly in 2010.” Her daughter, Misty, works with the Center School District in the San Luis Valley while her son, Cameron, works for Fed Ex Dept. in Kansas. He and his wife, Sarah, have four children. “Genealogy and organizing family photos keep me busy between chemo infusions, to be completed in December. I would enjoy hearing from former roommates of mine.”

Gary D. Ramer ’72 is blessed to have gone to Adams State. Arriving in Alamosa to pastor the College Heights Baptist Church, Dan and Dorthy Throgmortan surprised Gary by wanting to pay for a master’s degree if he started immediately. “Scared and humbled I began. My life has been richly blessed by my 3 years there. Donald Brooks was one of the best English teachers I ever had. What a joy to have teachers who really care.”

Liska A. Crowley ’72 at 73 years young, she still loves to ride with her spouse on their 1952 Harley. “We love our work as living history reenactors of the Mountain Man lifestyle circa 1820-1840. When not enjoying our 20-acre homestead in rural Washington state, we enjoy spending time with family and friends. Hard to believe I graduated 50 years ago. Would love to reconnect with others.” “Grow old with me….. the best is yet to be.” -Robert Browning

Nanette Mongelluzzo, Ph.D., ’72, ’77 earned her doctorate in psychology in 2006 and received a Dissertation Distinction Award. She is now a private practice clinical psychotherapist and adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University (graduate program in psychology). Nanette is the author of three books on mental health topics.

Laura R. Haase ’73 is a retired educator, having spent 33 years in Jefferson County School District including as principal and athletic director. “I spent the last 15 years as a sales associate for Richmond American Homes.” She has one son, Haas Pratt, a state trooper in Boulder.

Billie R. Feazell-Olin ’77 says, “Our story, like so many others, started at Adams. We are celebrating 45 years together on our farm where we foster 38 rescue horses. Our oldest daughter Randi, son-in-law, and grandson sail their catamaran around the Bahamas and Florida Keys. Our youngest, and her husband, are in the process of moving to Australia. We have been blessed.”

Carey Sanchez ’77, member of the Denver Alumni Chapter, attended the recruiting event at Eagle Ridge Academy, in Brighton, Colo., last November.

“It was awesome.”

Sanchez visited with approximately 12 students and answered questions about Adams State’s location, scholarships and concurrent enrollment. The evening brought back wonderful memories of her days as a high school counselor. “I am hoping that we (Denver Alumni ChapterStudent Recruiting) can be of more assistance to the Admissions Department.”

Charlotte A. Kaiser ’79 was recently honored by being admitted to the State of Kansas Teacher Hall of Fame for excellence in the classroom and extracurricular activities: such as plays, drama club, forensics classes and weekend tournaments.

Ben J. Rudder ’79, ’84 graduated as an industrial arts major. After receiving his master’s in 1984 in secondary ed K-12, Ben worked for 25 years in the Sanford School District and retired in 2003. He serves as a veteran’s service officer for Rio Grande County. Ben and Theresa have been married for 52 years.

•1980s

Lorene M. Parker ’85, ’97 enjoyed reconnecting with fellow graduates, Amy Goehl Hausman and Anna Apadoca. “We get together a few times a year now that we have retired and take some fun trips together. Retirement is wonderful and I’m looking forward to my husband joining me soon.”

Steven L. Heisterkamp ’86 would like to thank all of his professors for giving him a quality education, especially, Thomas Gilmore, Ph.D., emeritus professor of business, and John McDaniel, Ph.D., emeritus professor of history.

Terral S. Archer, Ed.D. ’87 graduated from Grand Canyon University with a doctorate in education with an emphasis in special education leadership in June 2022. The title of her dissertation was “Educator Perceptions of General Education access Influence on Academic Performance for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.” It was published in Pro Quest. Sue A. Luttrell ’88 retired on Dec. 31, 2022 after 33 years of teaching various levels of special education and 11 years as a receptionist. “My husband and I plan to discover traveling the country by rail (Amtrak).”

•1990s

Sarah A. Menapace-Walker ’93 took a Pacific Coast RV trip on Highway 101 on the West Coast, last summer. The trip highlight was the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This fall they took an RV trip along the “Great River Road” from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Trip highlights were the St. Louis Arch and Vicksburg National Military Park.

Susan Snyder ’83 was inducted into the 2022 National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. She has an impressive record as Big Sandy (Simla, Colo.) High School Volleyball Coach. She led the team to two state championships, four state runners-up titles and a list of accolades. She coached the Bearcubs for 37 years before retiring in 2018. Under her mentorship the Cubs made 16 trips to the state tournament advancing to the state semifinals or beyond 11 times, while compiling an overall record of 670-178. In 2003, Susan was NHSACA Coach of the Year. Other awards include Don Des Combes Distinguished Service, Helen McCall Coach of the Year, Boettcher Teacher Award and All-Colorado Coach. She won the Dave Sanders Award in 2012 and was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame and Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports Hall of Fame. Snyder taught technology and business at Simla and was the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) sponsor for 31 years.

Pictured, Big Sandy Schools Superintendent Steve Wilson, Susan Snyder and Al Snyder.

The AStater appreciates the information and photo published in the June 30, 2022, “Ranchland News,”

Scott Holman ’96 has been active in motocross racing. This year he won the 250 Intermediate and 40+ Intermediate championships. In 2019, he won the same championships in the Novice division. He moved up to the Intermediate class the next year (2020) and got second in the 250 class and third in the 40+ class, and in 2021, he got fourth in the Open class and third in the 250. His sponsors for the 2023 race season are O’Neal USA, Dunlop, Scott Goggles, ODI, Leatt, GoPro, Acerbis, and Sunstar. Scott earned his Ph.D. in English from Idaho State University in 2016 and currently teaches writing at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Pictured, Scott at this year’s Rocky Mountain Vintage Motocross Championship (RMVMC).

Lorrie J. Comfort-Hoffman ’96 is divorced and living a great new life as a nurse practitioner.

•2000s

Ryan Hollingshead ’00 lives in Castle Rock with his wife, Belinda, and two college kids, Noah and AnnMarie. Ryan is a first-year principal at Ponderosa High School and completed 23 years in Douglas County School District.

Staying in Touch

Katherine Park Woolbert ’07, also known as Kathy Park, majored in creative writing and minored in theater. She is a sculptor, painter, English professor in the Prison College Program since 2013, martial artist, cancer survivor, long-time resident of the San Luis Valley, and author of five books:

• Soaring Over the Wall: A Volunteer’s Collection of Prison Freedom Stories, self-published. 2000. A mashup of artwork, prose, and journal entries that describes the volunteer-run Prison Integrated Health Program the author founded, administered, and taught for four years at FCI Dublin California, the West Coast federal prison for women. Available as a free PDF through the author’s website dreampowerartworks.com

• Seeing Into Stone: A Sculptor’s Journey, published by Mercury HeartLink, Albuquerque, NM. 2011. A memoir chronicling the author’s 15-year apprenticeship with stone sculptor Gordon Newell

• Coyote Points the Way: Borderland stories and plays, published by Mercury HeartLink, Albuquerque, NM. 2015. A compilation of fiction, nonfiction and 10-minute plays inspired in part by living in the borderlands of the San Luis Valley

• Aikido off the Mat: One woman’s journey using Aikido principles to stay sane in body, mind and spirit published by North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, CA. 2018. A hybrid memoir describing the author’s 40 years of practicing and teaching the peaceful martial of Aikido

• Bowing Into Sensei Glioblastoma: poetry and prose, self-published. 2021. A hybrid memoir exploring how to use Aikido principles to understand and work with having aggressive brain cancer or any other lifethreatening malady, as well as to understand and work with the unstable nature of this challenging world, especially during political upheaval and the pandemic

Recent exhibitions:

50-year retrospective of paintings, sculptures, and quilts, Cloyd Snook Gallery, Adams State University, October 2021

Ongoing exhibition of paintings and sculpture, dreampowerartworks, Alamosa Colorado

•2010s

Barbara L. Espinoza-Ulibarri ’11 has been employed at Center Head Start since Oct. 1999 (23 years). Barbara was in the first cohort to receive approval for early childhood degree endorsement. “I enjoyed being part of the Adams State community. My two children have also graduated from Adams State University. I have been married to Patrick for 32 years.”

McKenzzie Lange ’19 was hired by the Denver Broncos as a partnership marketing associate last summer.

•2020s

Corporal (E-4) in the United States Marine Corps Kenai Douglas ’21 is the Adams State veterans/military affairs coordinator. He is on the Alamosa Veterans Memorial Park Board. According to Board Vice Chair Janet Yohn, he and his staff have been a tremendous addition to the board. “They have gone above and beyond our expectations for help. It is a pleasure working with this group of young adults,” Janet said.

Pictured: Corporal Douglas and his fiancée Jayden Fischer ’23, with Koda.

Master Sgt. James Elliott ’22 is a Mental Health Integrated Operational Support Manager, Air Force Medical Readiness Agency. He worked on an Air Force project in collaboration with New York University while pursuing his Master of Science in applied sport psychology. According to the article produced by the Air Force Surgeon General’s Public Affairs Office on Feb. 18, 2022, the project developed a toolkit for mental health technicians working with Airmen and Guardians outside of a traditional clinical setting. The goal was to address individual and unit-level health concerns early before they have the chance to negatively impact the mission. The project aligned with the Kinesiology Department’s “build it model” and holistic approach and integrated and comprehensive services. “I am very glad for the overlap in my professional and academic worlds.”

Photo of Kathy’s latest sculpture “Seashell” pictured below

Final Chapters

Richard L. Moran ’57, ’66 (Pueblo, CO) passed away Jan 28 at the age of 84.

Clifford C. Britton ’57 (Grand Junction, CO) passed away Jun 12 at the age of 88.

Margaret Atwater ’58 (Des Moines, IA) passed away Jul 27 at the age of 87.

Coral B. Sowards ’62 (Manassa, CO) passed away May 31 at the age of 94.

Elaine R. Adams ’63 (Laurel, MT) passed away Apr 21 at the age of 94.

James A. Jacobs ’64 (Virginia Beach, VA) passed away Nov 19 at the age of 80.

Milton L. Kalb ’65, ’67 (Conifer, CO) passed away Mar 5 at the age of 78.

Larry A. Barker ’65 (Lubbock, TX) passed away Apr 25 at the age of 78.

Donald C. Skonieczka ’66 (Colorado City, CO) passed away Nov 9 at the age of 81.

Elbert W. Lazenby ’67, ’68 (Gunnison, CO) passed away Aug 27 at the age of 85.

Michael Obrey ’67, ’72 (Corrales, NM) passed away Jul 22 at the age of 78.

George R. Kettle ’68 (Clarkville, TN) passed away Jun 20 at the age of 75.

Barbara I. Snow ’68 (Litchfield Park, AZ) passed away Nov 15 at the age of 78.

LaVerne C. Harrison ’70 (Harlingen, TX) passed away Jun 26 at the age of 81.

Leslie A. Malles ’71, ’80 (Gordon, NE) passed away May 2 at the age of 81.

Nancy Cunningham ’71, ’92 (Laveen, AZ) passed away Aug 2 at the age of 85.

Frank J. Bonislawski ’72 (Albrightsville, PA) passed away Nov 19 at the age of 74.

Gayle J.S. Doornbos ’72 (Fort Wayne, IN) passed away Sep 28 at the age of 97.

Mary O Schult ’73 (Pueblo, CO) passed away Aug 6 at the age of 95.

Ronald W. Goad ’73 (Longmont, CO) passed away Feb 9 at the age of 71.

Gary D. Mead ’75 (Pueblo, CO) passed away Jun 16 at the age of 86.

Dixie R. Thompson ’76, ’82 (Jacksonville, IL) passed away Jul 14 at the age of 86.

Jennie Gallegos ’76 (Jarrell, TX) passed away Oct 5 at the age of 87.

Anthony R. Madrid ’79, ’87 (Antonito, CO) passed away Oct 29 at the age of 66.

Margie Jiron ’80 (Antonito, CO) passed away Nov 17 at the age of 83.

Cris G. Erickson ’81 (Aurora, CO) passed away Oct 1 at the age of 63.

Moses B. Munoz ’84 (Cheyenne, WY) passed away Jul 14 at the age of 68.

Edmund D. Padilla ’90 (Pueblo, CO) passed away May 8 at the age of 54.

Erik W. Melgoza ’00, ’04 (Alamosa, CO) passed away Jan 4 at the age of 54.

William R. Spies ’20 (Rio Rancho, NM) passed away Oct 13 at the age of 51.

friends

Dwight Crowder, Professor (Las Cruces, NM) passed away Nov 16 at the age of 92.

Long-time Adams State supporter Halcyon “Hallie” Hope Ellefson Owsley, 64, passed away Feb 27, 2023. Hallie and Jeff Owsley ’89 enjoyed 33 years of marriage. They were missionaries for five years in Albania and Macedonia. Hallie also taught in Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Colorado and Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. She spoke four languages. Hallie and Jeff have three children, Charles Owsley, Laura Owsley ’17 and John Owsley ’18. Hallie’s ties with Adams State extended through her parents-in-law Charles “Chuck” ’68 and Becky Owsley.

Adams Family Album

Presley Garcia ’20, Monte Vista High School teacher, wins a prize during a teacher appreciation luncheon; Dec. 20, 2022.

Fall 2022 New Grad Brunch participants Ashley Maestas ’13, ’20; Diane Arias ’20, ’22; Hailey Lemon ’22; Jasmina Martinez ’22; Kylie Gregg ’22.

Cookies with Santa; Dec. 3, 2022. Ashley Maestas ’13, ’20 pictured left; Al ’70 & Angelica Lopez pictured above.

Alamosa Parade of Lights, Russet and Wes DeVaul; Dec. 17, 2022.

Donor Recognition Dinner; November 1, 2022. Left to right: Grizzly Club Corporate Partner of the Year accepting for Alamosa County Vern Heersink ’97; Grizzly Club Individual Partner of the Year Margaret ’61 and John ’63, ’69 Faron; Lori Laske ’91, ’01 (also accepting for Alamosa County); Student speaker for scholarship recipients, Christian Santistevan. Not pictured, Preston Porter, for Porter Realty, Inc. and Michael Lantzy ’64, ’65 the Willis Fassett, Jr. award receptients.

Denver Chapter Annual Meeting; January 28, 2023. Guest speaker Cleave Simpson, right, visits with Jerry Schluffman ’63 and Heath Soderstorm ’06.

Camila Alire ’70 and Carey Sanchez ’77.

Mountain Valley Teacher Luncheon; Jan. 9, 2023. Cinder, the Mountain Valley therapy dog.

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Women’s Basketball Season

Advanced to the Semifinals placing 4th in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Mario Caetano, pictured left, named RMAC Women’s Basketball Coach of the Yearfirst time in school history; second season as head coach.