Snow College Alumni Magazine Fall 2023

Snow College MAGAZINE FALL 2023

SNOW NAMES ITS 18TH PRESIDENT – STACEE Y. MCIFF FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED - LT. GOV HENDERSON INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURAL CENTER NATIONAL BADGER FOOTPRINT

Snow College CONTENTS Snow College MAGAZINE FALL 2023

2.................................................................................................The Search for a New President

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3......................................................................................................................................President's Message 4...................................................................................................................................Snow Day on the Hill

6........................................................................................................................Taking Snow on the Road 8............................................Students Who Find Snow College Find Themselves 10.....................................................................................................................Innovation in Agriculture 12.....................................................................................................................................Not Our First Rodeo 14..............................................................................................................National Badger Paw Print 16.................................................Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee - Keith Uperesa 17................................................................................................................................Homecoming Schedule 18............................................................................................................Supporting Success for All 20...........................................................................From Washington, D.C. to Ephraim, Utah 22.............................................................................................Taking a Step Into the Darkness 24............................................................................Finish What You Started: An Invitation 26..............................................................................................................................Pathways to Success 28..............................................................................................Meet Our Student Body Officers 31........................................................................................................................................................Snow Skates 32.........................................................................................................................Tiny Homes, Big Futures 34..................................................................................................Our Communities, Our Partners 36................................................................A Dedicated Alum, Alumni Board President 38........................................................................................Distinguished Alumnus: Rhett Long 40.................................................Distinguished Alumni: Gary and Janet Carlston 42....................................................................................................Alumni Scholarship Recipients 43......................................................................................................................................................Donor Report 47...........................................................Employee Giving Club & The Heritage Society 48...........................................................................................................................................................In Memoriam

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Publisher Snow College Office of Advancement 150 College Ave 2 0 2 3 | S N O W CO L L EG E M AG A Z I N E Ephraim, UT 84627

Contributors David Allred Shannon Allred Drayson Ball David Barker Cameron Brooks

Snow College Magazine is published annually.

Bryan Burrows John Clark Sara Golding Janie Harris Yisel Jimenez Carol Kunzler

Lisa Laird Marci Larsen Stacee McIff Jay Olsen Jim Bob Pipes Emily Ross

Karl Rostron Angela Sanders John Scott Tyler J. Smith 1 Heidi Stringham Tyra Taylor

The Search for a New President

By Marci Larsen When President Bradley J. Cook announced his plans to leave Snow College, Stacee Yardley McIff was asked to serve as Interim President. She led the college in that capacity from July 2022, until the exciting announcement of her permanent appointment was made on April 14, 2023. Those nine months were busy for President McIff, for the college, and especially for those involved with the presidential search process.

The 13-member search committee — comprised of local leaders, state board members, and representatives from faculty, staff, and students — began their responsibilities by soliciting input from stakeholders and creating a position announcement. In an effort to receive feedback from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community, a website full of information was created. In January 2023, the search committee hosted five well-attended public meetings. Committee members recruited qualified applicants from across the country, reviewed over 40 application packets, and interviewed the most qualified candidates. In March, the

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committee recommended the top three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education.

Once the three finalists were announced, they were invited to campus to meet individually with key institutional stakeholders and have a final meeting with members of the state board. After completing eight hours of interviews over a two-day period, Stacee Yardley McIff was named the 18th president of Snow College in a unanimous vote by the state board. Upon hearing this news, audience members who had gathered in the Eccles Center showed their excitement by offering a standing ovation as President McIff and her family were presented to the group. This complex process delicately balanced the necessary components of confidentiality and transparency, and the Snow College community could not be more pleased with the outcome!

Stacee Yardley McIff was named the 18th president of Snow College in a unanimous vote by the state board.

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Dear Alumni:

Photo Courtesy of Angie Blackburn Photography

For many years now I have said that we have the very best students – and therefore the best alumni! – in the world. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your stories.

We are serious about connecting with you and finding ways for you to get involved again at Snow, so we have invested in a new infrastructure that makes connecting easier than ever before. With longtime athletic director Rob Nielson as Vice President for External Affairs, Cameron Brooks as Executive Director of Advancement & Government Relations, and Angela Sanders as Alumni Relations Officer, we now stand even more ready to serve our alumni.

You can be confident that your alma mater is continuing to build on the success of its history, which you helped create. You won’t be surprised to know that we still provide students with the high quality education in a caring, friendly, personalized atmosphere. Here are just a few highlights: • • •

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being recognized as the safest campus in Utah exceeding national student success averages ranking high in national and regional athletic standings, including new men’s and women’s wrestling teams on our Richfield campus and the winningest college football program in all of Utah over the last five years competing with (and beating!) four-year schools in national academic competitions serving as the degree-granting and technical college for central Utah and offering job-ready certificate programs as well as transfer-ready degrees offering the lowest tuition rates in Utah for both degree-granting and technical programs

Trusting us with your students and recommending Snow College to your neighbors and friends is the very best way that you can help us. I hope you will share your Snow College story with others, including us. Over the next several months, watch for new ways to engage as alumni. We want to hear from you and want to see you back on campus. You are family!

Once a Badger, always a Badger!

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Snow College administration, faculty, and students visit with lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session.

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By Marci Larsen and Shannon Allred The 2023 Utah Legislative session was an exciting time for Snow College. On February 9th, administration, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the Capitol Rotunda in Salt Lake City for our first ever “Snow Day on the Hill.”

Each of the five academic divisions, along with the athletic department and the GRIT Center, created displays to highlight the unique opportunities available to Snow College students.

Donning badger blue and orange t-shirts, students mingled with legislators, state leaders, and other local political influencers to share how they have benefited during their time at Snow College. Students spoke about graduating debt-free, gaining invaluable work experience, and—with the support of caring faculty and staff— developing a plan for their future. This message created positive energy throughout the Rotunda and encouraged those in attendance to share their own families’ Snow College stories with great affection.

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With the help of Senator Derrin Owens, Representative Carl Albrecht, and Representative Steve Lund, Snow College was introduced on the Senate and House floors and given the chance to present to the Majority and Minority Caucuses. Each legislator also received a Snow College Badger plush and a handout summarizing our priorities for the session.

The goal for Snow Day on the Hill was to tell the story of Snow College, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and provide state leaders with the information they need to help move the school forward. Our students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and partners expertly told that story and came together to make a memorable impression.

Those in attendance felt the support of our state legislators for the unique and important role Snow College plays in Utah higher education. The school is receiving an unprecedented amount of positive attention, and this momentum will help us to serve additional students and continue our focus on high standards of student success.

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In total, SNOW COLLEGE received over $17,000,000 in one-time and ongoing money for various projects and initiatives that tie directly to our institutional goals.

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$1,400,000 Performance Funding $1,500,000 Innovative Ag Center $500,000 Rural Technical Training $8,000,000 Social Science Building $5,850,000 Ephraim and Nephi Land Purchase $267,000 Compensation

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W O SN Taking Snow on the Road

By Heidi Stringham The Snow College "Snowmobile" is coming to you! It is set to revolutionize technical education and training in our rural areas. This mobile lab has been developed through a collaborative effort between Snow College, local industry, six-county school “The Snowmobile will increase Snow Col- districts, and lege’s ability to meet people where they rural legislators.

Its purpose is to are at in their life’s activities and open opportunities to increase their technical provide accessible technical skills and improve their careers.” education and training opportunities for K-12 students, continuing education students, and employers with workforce development needs.

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Celebrating this new resource, InterimEDUCATION Vice President for & TRAINING Technical Education Jay Olsen said, “The Snowmobile will 6

increase Snow College’s ability to meet people where they are at in their life’s activities and open opportunities to increase their technical skills and improve their careers.”

Transportation and technology barriers often limit the ability of students and adults in rural areas to be aware of career and training opportunities. The Snowmobile aims to eliminate these barriers by bringing education and awareness of resources to these communities. It will travel to six-county schools and community events, offering exploration activities that increase awareness of technical pathways and careers.

Mark Anderson, CTE Director for the Juab, North Sanpete and South Sanpete areas commented, “By Snow College having a mobile training lab and designated faculty ready to use it, students across the Central region will have opportunities that other students in the more urban areas have. Distance from a college should not be a barrier for S N O W CO L L EG E M AG A Z I N E | 2 0 2 3

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"The sky is the limit for what the snowmobile can provide in isolated and rural areas!" students and their skill obtainment. This mobile lab will help level the playing field for our students and help them connect with post-secondary options.”

When reflecting on this exciting opportunity, Sevier School District Superintendent, Cade Douglas shared, “The Snowmobile is a prime example of the powerful relationships and collaborative efforts of all involved in our K-16 Alliance with Snow College. It was inspiring to witness the project as it transformed from discussion/vision to administrative/ legislative priority and support. The sky is the limit for what the snowmobile can provide in isolated and rural areas!”

The Snowmobile will focus on technical education, STEM, and entrepreneurship. These emphases will prepare students and adults to meet the needs of the modern workforce and economy. The Snow College "Snowmobile" is an excellent example of collaboration and innovation in the field of education. Rolling out this fall, its impact will be felt for years to come as it opens doors to education and career opportunities in rural areas.

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1888—Danish settlers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Church) form the Sanpete Stake Academy in an effort to educate settlers and their children.

1890s—Curriculum includes: Theology, Reading, Orthography, Physiology, U.S. History, Grammar, Composition, Arithmetic, Geography, Penmanship, Bookkeeping, Ladies Work, and Danish Drawing.

1900—Church President Lorenzo Snow authorizes a $2,000 appropriation to alleviate financial troubles. Sanpete leaders rename the school Snow Academy, honoring Lorenzo Snow and, at his request, his cousin Erastus.

1914—The school holds the grandest affair of the year, the senior debate. Debate subject: Long-legged people get through the world easier than short-legged people.

1920s—Hearse is used to transport students to and from school.

1933—Due to financial difficulties caused by the Depression, the Church deeds Snow College to the state.

1940s—Enrollment plummets to 51 students—eight male and 43 female—as World War II rages.

1954—Governor J. Bracken Lee attempts to return Snow College to the Church. He faces opposition from grassroots junior college supporters, and voters reject the change by a twoto-one majority.

1960s—Frosh Week tradition brings freshman together, donning beanies for registration, bonding through tests and entertainment, and strengthening unity with hikes in Maple Canyon.

1970s—College Avenue is designated as a stock/agriculture road. The annual sheep herd down the road is a favorite student memory.

1985—Led by head coach Walter Criner, the Snow College football team wins the National Championship.

1998—Utah's H.B. 114 establishes Snow College South in Richfield, charging it with offering applied technology, transferable technical courses, associate degree programs, and concurrent enrollment partnerships with local school districts.

2003—The Rasmussen Bell Tower is rebuilt, replacing the old tower with a new one.

2010—The school receives Erastus Snow's pocket watch, donated by Elida Snow Isom's d escendants, linking generations of the Snow family to the college.

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By Lisa Laird

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o ensure that future students will continue to say their own “great story” began at Snow College, the institution’s Board of Trustees charged employees to better target specific student success outcomes.

Trustees met several times to ref lect on the value proposition of Snow College and then used those ideas to build a new Aspirational Statement: Students graduate debt-free, gain work experience, and develop a plan for the future.

Those who find Snow College will find themselves.

“It can be helpful to think of an aspirational statement as a guidepost or vision statement towards which the group can plan, gather feedback, educate, and coordinate change,” said President Stacee McIff when sharing it with employees.

College employees were tapped to work on subcommittees to develop the three goals in the statement.

To achieve debt-free college, the subcommittee is focusing on helping students complete financial aid applications. “With many of our students qualifying for large amounts of aid, we want to help them be smart when they accept those funds and know which ones they

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need to pay back. They do not need to accept everything they are given,” said co-chair Carson Howell, Vice President for Finance and Administrative services.

Student work experience will be defined in several ways. “It is an opportunity to connect education back to resume-worthy experiences,” said co-chair Jay Olsen, Vice President for Tech Ed and Workforce Development. Faculty and advisors will help students recognize and articulate the experience and skills they

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gain in the classroom, internships, employment, student leadership, and more.

Cody Branch, Vice President of Student Affairs, said his team is working collaboratively to identify service gaps and build institutional supports to ensure every student has the opportunity to develop their plan for the future.

“The aspirational statement is really about taking what we do well and adapting it for successful student outcomes,” said President McIff.

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In addition to the EDA grant, Utah Senator Derrin Owens was instrumental in acquiring $1.5 million from the 2023 Utah legislative session. Additional donors came forward with another $600,000 donation to assist in the first phase of construction. The total funds needed to complete the project are approximately $9 million; Snow is halfway there!

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Due to the efforts of Snow’s Economic Development Team, Small Business Development Center, and faculty, Snow College was selected to receive a $2.4 million grant in August of 2022 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the United States Department of Commerce. This is a highly competitive, nationwide grant that deemed the Innovative Agricultural Center the project of the year.

Currently, Snow College offers degrees and certificates in agriculture business, innovative livestock management, precision agriculture and technology, and equine management. The new facility will allow the expansion of certificates and degrees in veterinarian technology, equine therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. Snow’s new Innovative Agricultural Center will be a considerable asset and strength for both the agriculture programs within our school and for the wider agricultural community.

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In 2013, Kendra Bagley restarted the Snow College Rodeo Team, which had been absent from campus since the mid-1980’s. She had an immediate response from students thrilled to rodeo at the collegiate level. With hard work, a grand vision, and collaboration, this initial effort turned into a well-diversified course of study attracting students who are invested in agriculture. The increased interest created a stronger desire for a facility that would meet the needs of Snow College agriculture students and rodeo athletes and their equines.

The Innovative Agricultural Center will be located at 450 North 200 East in Ephraim. The design process for Phase I is well underway, with a projected completion date set for fall 2024. The building will include an indoor rodeo arena f lanked by two classroom wings. Snow is excited about the possibilities the funding will offer our local community as the project will bring high-paying construction work to Sanpete County.

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Rendering of the Innovative Agriculture Center.

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Photos by Kyle Parry

Bailey Rogerson and Lilly Lazenby.

Ashlyn Losee and Leonard.

Rodeo team and riding students.

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Not Our First RODEO

By Tyra Taylor Everyone hold onto your hats, the show is about to begin!

Find your seats as the smell of dirt hangs in the air and excitement courses through spectators and competitors alike. The Snow College rodeo is a riveting event where fans can see students at work competing for their spot in the National Collegiate Finals rodeo held every year.

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Head Coach Kendra Bagley brought back the Snow College Rodeo team in 2013. As soon as the sport was established, 26 athletes enrolled immediately. Since that first season 20-30 athletes have participated consistently each year. Snow College’s rodeo team participates in the Rocky Mountain Region’s College Rodeo Circuit, which consists

8th Place at the Texas National Reined cow Horse Association Invitational of 10 rodeos each season. Snow hosts its rodeo in the spring and had record attendance this year, with students and families watching many different schools compete in a variety of events. Snow’s Rodeo team also participated in the National Reined Cow Horse Association Invitational against universities and colleges in the state of Texas. Snow came away nationally ranked in eighth place and several athletes individually placed in the top 10 this past season.

No small feat for our top junior college! Everyone is anxious to watch in the spring when Snow hosts this event again.

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Allie Nelson & Slapshot

Bailey Rogerson & Reggie

Hailey Larsen & Dan

Hannah Hill & Sundance

Justin Smith & Rocco

Kacie Zager & Boo

Kenley Andrus & Leonard

Lilly Lazendby & Tuff

Mattie Petersen & Gothic Sunset

Sammy Oberhansley & Chunky & MJ

Ashlyn losee & boo

Savannah Adams & Storm

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Snow College prides itself on its ability to prepare and produce students to be successful at the four-year college level and beyond.

This has especially been evident with the student-athletes Snow College has sent on to four-year schools over the past few years.

Snow College is home to nine NJCAA-sanctioned sports which have sent over 70 student-athlete graduates to universities, including six schools in Utah, over the previous five athletic seasons. The Badger footprint is not limited to the Beehive State, though, as it extends nationwide.

Fifty-five schools in 27 different states across the country have been the destinations for these 70-plus Snow College graduates.

Prominent schools — ranging as far west as the University of Hawai'i in Honolulu and as far east as Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts — have benefitted from Badger athlete-scholars.

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Alyssa Arslanian Utah Tech U.

Andreanna McKee Southern Utah u.

Ashlynn Olsen Lander University

Autumn Spafford Utah State u.

Bob Schick Virginia Tech

Bostros Alisandro Purdue University

Brayden Johnson Westminster U.

Bridget Triplett Southern Utah u.

Bridgett Talia Utah Tech u.

Brooke Brown Southern Utah u.

Camden Strain U. of Co. Springs

Chase Potter Westminster U.

Chezney Nielsen SW Oklahoma State

Clayton Southwick Stephen F. Austin U.

Cortez Hogans Boise State u.

Daniel Hagopian College of Idaho

David Latu BYU

Drake Allen Southern Utah u.

Dyson Frank U. of Nevada, Reno

Evan Svoboda U. of Wyoming

Hagen Wright Utah Tech u.

Hailey Hillock Utah Valley u.

Harei Maeda Southern Nazarene

Hayden Franson Cornell University

Isaiah Jatta Colorado University

Jaci Shumway Southern Virginia

Jake Walker U. of Neb. Kearney

James Pena Utah Valley U.

Jaydon Humphries St. Francis College

Jessica Lange Florida Tech U.

Jordan Moko Texas A&M

Kaoru Hayashi Robert Morris u.

Kara Clayton Eastern oregon u.

Keionte Scott Auburn University

Kennley Bradley Texas State u.

Kimberly Martinez Southern Utah u.

Kjeirsti Strong Saint Mary's u.

Lisala Tai BYU

Lourdes gonzalez Colorado Christian

Lydia Montague Marshall u.

Macy Short Southern Utah u.

Mady Lackey U. of Antelope Valley

Matt Norman North Dakota

Megan Pannell Northwest College

Mei Suetsugu Corban University

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pennsylvania ohio illinois

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Snow College is commited to setting up students for success beyond their brief time on campus.

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Nathan Ewing Shawnee State u.

Nathan Latu Oklahoma State u.

Nichole Hadlock Utah State u.

Nick Huston Idaho State u.

Noah Kema University of Hawai'i

Olivia Arave Eastern Oregon U.

Rachael Hunt Southern Utah u.

Rahsul Faison Utah State u.

Renan Gomes Azusa Pacific u.

Ron Tiavaasue Missouri State u.

Ryuya Muira UNLV

Sai Collins Chicago State u.

Samiana Suguturaga Utah State u.

Sarah Lange California Baptist

Sarah Morley Weber State u.

Savannah Domgaard Colorado Mesa U.

Sean Lane-Turnbull U. of New Haven

Seleti Favaleaki Oklahome State u.

Shanden Vergara Lincoln Memorial

Sophie Stewart Utah Tech u.

Stacey Hone Southern Utah u.

Stevie Orton Eastern Nazarene

Targhee Lambson Southern Utah u.

Taryn Warner Southern Virginia

Tejhaun Palmer U. of Alabama

Tevita Noa Kansas University

Travis Wagstaff Utah State u.

Trey Farrar Utah Valley u.

Tricia Tua'one Utah Tech u.

Wyatt Lowell U. of Portland

Zach Visentin Cal State Fullerton

Zachary Lifferth Utah Valley u.

Zack Mendoza U. of South Florida

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Athletic Hall of Fame INDUCTEE 2022

KEITH UPERESA

By Drayson Ball Keith Uperesa was the Snow College Athletic Department’s 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee. Uperesa was a member of the football staff at Snow College from 1987 to 1999 including 12 seasons as an offensive line coach and special teams coordinator and five seasons as the head coach.

Uperesa, a native of Honolulu, Hawai'i, is an alumnus of Punahou High School where he graduated in 1974.

Following graduation, Uperesa played football for Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah before signing with the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League in 1978. Uperesa then spent the next three seasons as a member of the Denver Broncos.

As the head coach at Snow College, Uperesa led his team to a 35-8 overall record including four bowl victories in consecutive seasons.

His teams were also ranked in the top 10 during those same four seasons.

Following his NFL career, Uperesa returned to BYU where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1984 and a master's degree in 1986. Uperesa also rejoined the BYU football team and helped them secure an appearance in the Citrus Bowl in 1985 and the Freedom Bowl in 1986.

Uperesa was the offensive line coach for the 2001 University of Southern California (USC) team that won the Las Vegas Bowl. He also was the tackles/tight end coach and helped the Trojans win the Orange Bowl in 2003.

Following his time at USC, Uperesa was the offensive line/tight ends coach under Urban Meyer during the University of Utah’s undefeated 2004 season before being hired as the offensive line coach at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2005 where he coached six All-Conference offensive line selections.

He was hired as the running backs coach at the University of Hawai’i (UH) in 2012 following two seasons at Nicholls State University. Uperesa also served as the Director of Player Personnel at UH before joining the coaching staff as the offensive line coach at Eastern Illinois in 2017.

Uperesa reflects fondly on his time with Snow College and makes it a priority to remember the athletes he coached and is grateful to have earned their respect as a leader, a coach, and a friend.

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Badger fans!

We hope to see you at Snow's athletic events this year. Scan the QR code for the full 2023-24 schedule.

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Left: Upward Bound cultural event at the Hale Theatre. Right: Student Support Services students on a transfer trip.

Supporting Success for All: TRIO Programs at Snow College

information/assistance with federal financial aid applications, help applying for public and private scholarships, financial literacy counseling, help with four-year college transfer and transition, and tuition free classes in Mathematics, English and College Success Skills.

By Sara Golding

UB (in Sanpete County High Schools) provides academic and social support to participants in their high school performance and college preparation. The goal is to increase secondary education completion and postsecondary enrollment rates. UB provides academic instruction, tutoring, assistance in secondary and postsecondary school course selection, college entrance exam preparation and admission guidance, assistance with financial aid, economic literacy counseling, and exposure to cultural events. Snow’s UB program also hosts an on-campus summer residential program where students become acquainted with college life, earn college credit, and gain confidence in their ability to succeed in college.

Snow College’s Federal TRIO programs, Upward Bound (UB) and Student Support Services (SSS), continue to make a difference in the lives of high school and college-aged students.

The UB program was created under the authority of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. One year later, Talent Search was created. The TRIO name came when the Higher Education Act of 1965 was amended in 1968 to include Student Support Services. These TRIO programs serve firstgeneration and low-income populations.

SSS offers academic opportunities and services to program participants to increase college retention and graduation rates. The goal of SSS is to motivate and support students throughout their higher education experience. SSS provides tutoring, personalized academic/career advising,

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TRIO students continually prove to be very successful students. They are an inspiration to their families, friends, and communities and are paving the way for many generations to come!

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What is TRIO? The Federal TRIO Programs are designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. These Department of Education funded programs are targeted to serve and assist low-income, firstgeneration and individuals with disabilities from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

Apply for FASFA Do you have a loved one headed to college?

Make sure they fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Over $36 million in FAFSA funds go unclaimed in Utah every year! The application is quick, free, and confidential. There is nothing to lose, and you may be surprised to find that you actually qualify for financial assistance. Utah’s average Pell grant award is $3,638. That covers an entire year of tuition at Snow! Scan the QR or visit snow.edu/finaid to learn more.

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From left to right: Sara Golding, SSS Program Coordinator; Debbie Christensen, SSS Office Manager; Mike Anderson, TRIO Director for UB and SSS; Mardee Allen, SSS Transfer/Academic Advisor and Tutor Coordinator; Pennie Mickelson, UB Program Coordinator.

“The people I met in my first two years of college helped me know the importance that caring, devoted people have on higher education journeys.

Without them, I would have never considered a career in higher education.”

Greg Dart, President of Western Nebraska Community College '02 For Karame Laajane (’21), it was a college fair in Tangier, Morocco that sealed his journey to Snow College. It was there that he met Wissim Abid, former director of the Center for Global Engagement. “Little did I know that Snow College would shape me into the individual I am today,” he said. Using his Snow College experience to obtain a full scholarship to the University of Kansas, Laajane begins a prestigious internship this summer as a data analyst with Arvest Bank. Laajane first gained an interest and experience with data analysis as a Snow College Global Studies Earn & Learn Intern in the spring of 2021.

Snow College is especially adept at helping students succeed • 87% transfer and employment rates • Top 150 Aspen Institute ranking • 2023 seventh-place listing as a “Top Public School” by U.S. News & World Report 19

Washington, D.C. Ephraim, Utah

From to Karen H. Huntsman Library Hosts USHMM Traveling Exhibition The Karen H. Huntsman Library on the Snow College Ephraim Campus hosted a United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition and related special events from September 4 – October 11, 2023.

By Carol Kunzler

the American Library Association and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that our application was approved — The Karen H. Huntsman Library would be one of 50 U.S. libraries and the only Utah library location to be selected to host the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition. “We are honored to be selected to host this important and powerful exhibition,” said Ostler.

Imagine being able to visit a Washington D.C. museum in the heart of Ephraim, Utah. This is exactly what library staff envisioned when they heard of a grant opportunity in 2019 to have a traveling exhibition come to the Karen H. Huntsman Library. “It’s just not possible for everyone to visit the amazing and reflective museums available in Washington D.C., so, we are always looking for opportunities to bring the experiences here,” said Jon Ostler, Library Director.

Planning for the exhibition started with great enthusiasm, but COVID delayed the original March 2021 date. “Our spirits were somewhat deflated, but the change didn’t deflect our enthusiasm to continue planning for the exhibit to arrive in September 2023," stated Ostler.

After a rigorous application process and competition with more than 250 candidates, Snow College received news from

For exhibition and other library information, visit the Snow College Library website (snow.edu/library).

“After three years of waiting and planning, we were even more enthusiastic for the exhibition to arrive, declared Michael Lewellen, Library Administrative Assistant. “We used the extra planning time to focus on how the exhibit and related special events could benefit the communities we serve.”

“We were pleased to see our alumni visit the exhibition and related events. It is always a special day for us when we see former students return to campus,” stated Ostler.

Middle Left: Don’t Let the Shadow Touch Them, Buy War Bonds 1942 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection. Bottom Left: Children aboard the President Harding, look at the Statue of Liberty as they pull into New York Harbor. They were brought to the United States by Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus. USHMM Courtesy of Steve Pressman. Bottom Right: The Americans and the Holocaust American Library Association ala Traveling Exhibition on display in the Meyerhoff Theater and Well.

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“We were pleased to see our alumni visit the exhibition and related events. It is always a special day for us when we see former students return to campus”

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Taking a step into the Darkness: Lieutenant Governor Henderson's Educational Journey

By Shannon Allred Like thousands of Utahns, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson’s college career did not go quite as planned. Growing up in Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Henderson’s dream was to study political science at Brigham Young University (BYU). That dream was realized when she was 18 and was accepted into BYU. Henderson’s initial goal was to complete her degree and serve a mission for her church before getting married. That all changed on the first day of her second semester when she met Gabe Henderson in her French class. The two quickly fell in love and were married that summer. Henderson then put her educational dream on hold and dropped out of school, taking on two jobs to support themselves while her husband continued his education to become a physical therapist.

Over the next ten years, the couple became a family of seven. Henderson says she spent those days wiping—wiping counters, wiping noses, and wiping bottoms became her life. While she cherishes the time she spent raising her family, she started to feel as if she was losing a part of herself. Henderson made several attempts at returning to the classroom, but the timing was never quite right. Tight finances and the busyness that comes with raising five children always seemed to derail her efforts.

Still, Henderson felt she needed something to challenge her mind and help her remember who she was before she was “mom.”

Her interest in political science and desire to be a part of something bigger led her to volunteer for Jason Chaffetz’s congressional campaign. Chaffetz quickly recognized Henderson’s passion and talent, and she became his political director. After working in that capacity for four years, Henderson made a successful run for a seat in the Utah State Senate in 2012.

Despite her growing success in the political arena, Henderson had a gnawing feeling of inadequacy. When she began her service in the state senate, there was much discussion surrounding the problem of women starting degrees, but never finishing them. Henderson tried to avoid discussing her own formal education and felt that she had to hide the fact that she did not have a bachelor’s degree.

Left: Lieutenant Governor Henderson delivering the Commencement Address at Snow Colleges 2022 graduation ceremony. Facing Page: Lieutenant Governor Henderson receiving her bachelor’s degree in history from Brigham Young University.

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Then Henderson had an experience that changed her perspective. After completing two years in the senate, Henderson once again enrolled at BYU. Her political science professor told the students that there was an exciting opportunity to earn college credit by serving as an intern for members of the Utah State Senate. As the professor went over the necessary qualifications, Henderson was stunned to learn that she did not qualify for the internship. She could serve in the Senate, but according to the rules, she was not qualified to be her own intern. Henderson said, “That was a pivotal moment for me. I realized I’m not the only person that has had to put her own goals and opportunities and desires on the back burner to support family needs. I’m not alone.

I decided in that moment to start being really open and honest about my experience. I thought maybe it could help other people know that they are not alone either.”

As Henderson continued her service in the senate, she stopped hiding her educational background and began advocating for opportunities for both women and men to complete their degrees. She hoped that by speaking up about her story, she could bring awareness to the barriers many face. Financial challenges, work pressures, and family responsibilities are very real concerns that keep many from finishing or returning to school. Henderson emphasized that despite these challenges, she hopes Utahns will make getting their education a priority. She said, “There are lots of different ways to go about getting an education. Getting a degree or certificate is important, and it benefits generations—not just you. That knowledge, experience, and expectation is something that can’t be overstated or overvalued.”

Through the process of returning to school, Henderson had some realizations. First, even though, as she notes, “I was old enough to be the other students’ mom,” she learned that she had a unique perspective: “I found myself a much better student as a more experienced adult. I did better in my classes—everything was so much more relevant to me because of my life experience. I really, truly enjoyed all my classes.”

As she continued her courses and gained confidence in her abilities as a student, Henderson had another realization.

She not only enjoyed her classes, but she also felt a sense of belonging and had a lot to offer the other students. When asked what advice she would give others considering a return to the classroom, she said, “Not only can you do it, but you have a lot to offer to the people you will interact with in your classes. The breadth of experience that older students bring to classroom discussions is invaluable.”

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Returning to school was not easy, but Henderson was determined. She persevered through legislative sessions, the pandemic, campaigning, and taking on new responsibilities as Lieutenant Governor. Her persistence paid off, and in 2022 she graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s degree in history. She walked the same day as her son, who also graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s degree. Henderson jokes, “It took him three years and it took me 29 years, but we both did it!”

As Henderson encourages Utahns to return to the classroom, she also wants to remove the stigma surrounding adult learners, saying, “I want to help people be comfortable with their own life path. There’s not one prescribed path. There are various reasons to do things in various ways, and there is no shame in that. We just want to make sure that people have the opportunity to do things when it’s right for them—we don’t want to have arbitrary barriers in place.”

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We asked Lt. Gov. Henderson if she had any advice for adults considering a return to the classroom. She said, “It’s hard to take those steps, but believe in yourself and trust that you’ve got a network that can back you up— Snow College wants to provide that backup support and encouragement. Believing in that and taking that first step into the darkness is the hardest thing to do. But that first step is also the most important thing you can do.”

If you are ready to take that first step, Snow College has worked to remove the barriers many adult learners face. With our low-cost tuition, flexible online classes, free tutoring, and professors who care about your success, we are here to support you every step of the way.

For more information, please contact our admissions team at 800-848-3399.

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Finish What You Started: An Invitation

By David Allred While Snow College is known for its highquality face-to-face education, it also offers strong online programs that are perfect for adults wanting to finish their education. In fact, the two go hand-in-hand—the same faculty who teach students face-to-face on campus also teach students online. Consequently, students at a distance get the same skilled and caring instruction as on-campus students.

If you started your college education but didn’t finish, you are not alone. Utah has one of the highest rates of adults with some college credits but no degree. At Snow, we understand that life happens. Financial, health, family, or other needs delay educational pursuits, however, these challenges don’t need to derail them.

Snow College has different online programs to fit a variety of needs for both traditional and non-traditional students. Students who would like to finish an associate degree and work on

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classes using a semester schedule can choose from over 130 online courses.

Other students may want to return to school to earn a more specific and short-term credential. Snow offers a variety of technical education certificates in areas such as human services, automotive technology, medical assisting, and many others. Some of these certificates can be earned through online courses; others involve a mixture of online learning and campus visits to demonstrate learning and pass off skills.

Finally, Snow College is expanding its offerings to include competency-based education (CBE) courses, which are perfect for non-traditional learners who have work and life experience. In CBE courses, students can accelerate through a semester, quickly pass off existing skills, and use the class to learn and build new skills.

In short, we invite you to allow Snow College to be your partner as you finish what you started!

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medical assisting One of the newest programs at Snow College is medical assisting, which prepares students for entry-level work with medical providers. In turn, the following on-the-job training positions people for additional opportunities in a high-demand sector of the economy. Medical assistant students take coursework using competency-based education (CBE) with much of the work being completed online. This allows students to complete the program from home and with the possibility of accelerating their progress in this three-semester program.

online certificate in digital marketing Another way Snow College is meeting the needs of Utah’s economy is the certificate in digital marketing. The internet has driven countless innovations and the creation of whole new industries, and digital marketing is one of those. Representing a crucial part of any marketing plan, the future is bright for those skilled in this area. Students can take 20 credits of classes over the course of nine months to earn this credential. Highly connected to realworld applications, the digital marketing certificate is an exciting opportunity for people upskilling or retraining for a variety of career paths.

online and CBE associate degrees Transfer associate degrees have been the staple of Snow College graduations for many years. What is new in this area is that students can complete them from afar using online and CBE classes. For several years, students have been able to earn an AS in General Studies completely online. However, the college has worked hard to develop additional online degrees in areas like education, mathematics, humanities, communication, behavioral sciences, and many more. Learn from excellent faculty members who care both about student success and online education, and prepare for a four-year degree using the solid foundation that Snow College offers.

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Pathways to success: Internships lead to better outcomes

By Lisa Laird Each year many current Badgers complete internships tied to their majors or career goals. For many it is also an opportunity to earn a good wage while gaining hands-on training which matches their classroom studies.

Intern McKinley Nichols (Psychology, ’23) said, “I learned more about myself, the things I feel passionately about, and it allowed me to use skills I have been taught at Snow College in the real world.” Nichols worked with UC3 to research daycare options that led to the creation of onsite or “near site” preschools and daycares for Salt Lake City area employers.

Since summer 2020, Hope Corps, a nonprofit coordinator, matches three to ten Snow College interns each semester with one of several private businesses to research and implement programs or policies that help their employees with work/life balance.

With more than 8,000 paid internships posted each year on Badger Handshake, the Snow College student employment job board, there are many opportunities for students. Some like Hope Corps, Deseret News, National Public Radio, Partnership for Public Service, and various private and federal Photo Courtesy of Astrid Yunapanta

With more than 8,000 paid internships posted each year on Badger Handshake, there are many opportunities for students. agencies allow students to work remotely while attending the Ephraim or Richfield campuses.

Other internships popular with Badgers require onsite relocation, such as Disney College Programs, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake County, Sandy City, and Utah State University.

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Astrid Yunapanta (‘23) former Global Studies Learn & Intern – “The internship has helped me a lot because working along with Advisor Ginny Smith helped me discover a variety of options that I wasn't aware of. I learned a lot about different medical programs, which helped me explore my options.”

Sienna Jones (‘20), former intern with Natural Resource Conservation Service – “I took a GIS Navigation class at Snow College, which has proven to be useful for my internship because I use maps and UTM coordinate systems frequently. Even though the application process for my job required many hours of my time and effort, it was worth it!”

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If you would like to partner with Snow to host an intern, use the QR code to submit request Popular Six-County internships include Fishlake National Forest, Oxbow Academy, U.S. Forest Service and other public lands, and Utah State University Extension Services.

“Less than 1 percent of the on-site paid internships are in our Six County region,” said Lisa Laird, Career Center director. “We have a dire need for more local or remote-work

internships. Because more than 70 percent of our students come from low-income backgrounds, internships will give them experience in their majors and an income while attending Snow College.”

To list your jobs or paid internships on Badger Handshake, please scan the QR code.

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Camila Cardinali (’23), former Hope Corps intern assigned to Snow College’s Small Business Development Center – “I have met and heard so many astonishing ideas and stories from different people that opened my eyes in a way I never expected when I first got the internship. I got to learn about hard work, being persistent, ambition, and how to grow and be a better person.”

"My time at Walt Disney World was amazing! It was very fast paced, but I loved that! I wouldn't have been anywhere close to this internship or degree if it wasn't for my professors at Snow who helped me. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that are offered to students at Snow and the professors that are there to help each student individually! I am grateful for the small class sizes so you can truly get that 1-on-1 experience that you don't get anywhere else. Go Badgers!"

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Meet our Student Body Officers M

Miguel Mayorga student body president

y name is Miguel Mayorga and I am from Redmond, Utah. I am majoring in Political Science.

I have always had a love for politics, government, art, music, movies, and Snow College. I came to Snow because my sister was a student body officer during her time at Snow and she thought it would be good for me. I agreed, and it was the best decision of my life. There are so many things I want accomplish during my time as Student Body President but none more important than boosting the love of our college to the students. I want to create an atmosphere where everyone is beyond proud to be a Badger.

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ey Badgers, my name is Kamryn Larsen! At Snow I am currently studying Education because I would like to become a future educator for elementary students. I was born in Saint George, Utah but have lived in Salina, Utah my whole life! One of my favorite hobbies is traveling! My favorite place I have travelled to is the Bahamas!

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Some goals that I would like to accomplish this year at Snow, is to meet lots of students and to just have fun! My favorite tradition at Snow is walking through the bell tower as you become a freshman, then once you graduate you walk through the bell tower again. I think it signifies that you are beginning a new chapter for both the beginning and the ending at Snow! I chose to come to Snow because I love the community that it brings, it always so fun!

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was born in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. This has been my home until I came to Ephraim, Utah to attend Snow College. I heard that Snow College is a place where you can make a lot of friends, which encouraged me to make the decision to come. My hometown has a lot of mountains and the environment in Utah reminds me of home. I am studying software engineering and enjoy weightlifting in the gym.

One of my favorite traditions at Snow is True Badger Night. It is fun to see everyone. As the Vice President of Marketing, I would love to make a closer community at Snow College, where everyone can have a group of people that they feel comfortable with and can engage with everyone else at the events.

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i I'm Sienna Thompson and I am this year's Vice President of Events. I am majoring in Communications and absolutely love Snow College! I am from the small town Manti. I decided to go to Snow because I love the small town feel and being so close to home. I am super excited to be able to plan fun and interactive events for students on campus.

I am here to make Snow College the best place possible.

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Music Founders Day Nov. 3 Opera Nov. 10-11 Orchestra Concert Nov. 17 Holiday Spectacular Dec. 1 Messiah Dec. 9-10 Wind Symphony Concerto Night Jan. 30 Choir Concerts Feb. 26-27 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band Concert March 19 Lamb of God Orchestra/Choir Concert March 29 Jazz Big Band Concert April 9 Orchestra Concert April 12 Choir Concert April 26 Commercial Music Ensemble Rock-n-Roll concerts TBA Dates subject to change. Please scan QR code for full schedule

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Snow Skates!

By Emily Ross

After a 30-year absence, roller skating has returned to Snow College. In the mid-80s to early 90s, roller skating was a popular activity for Snow College students as well as community members. Every Monday and Friday night, the blue gym at the Activity Center was transformed into a rollerskating rink. Racks of skates were kept in the storeroom on the north side of the gym and participants were invited to cruise around the orange-colored, slightly rubberized wood floor.

Skaters could buy a pass and bring their own skates, or rent some for an additional $0.75. Games such as tag, conga lines, and Snap the Whip were popular among skaters.

Current Snow College employee Chris Adams and his siblings were regulars at the skating rink. He remembers getting floor burns on his elbows and knees from doing tricks and attempting to jump over friends and chairs. Sandi Adams Larsen remembers going to the skating rink once a week for years, racing from the north side to the south side of the gym.

She reports that it was the happening thing to do on a Friday

night. In the final few years of operation, the rink switched over to rollerblades, and Kenny Adams remembers taking his own to the gym to skate as a child.

In the early 90s, liability became an issue and Snow College sports grew. The blue gym skating rink was closed to give the school the much-needed space to expand athletics programs.

In 2022, Rob Nielson, Vice President of External Affairs and Student Body President Jackson Rowley decided to bring roller skating back to Snow College. The school purchased 300 retro-style roller skates and once a week the Greenwood Student Center commons became the new Snow College roller skating rink. Students signed liability waivers and were given 30-minute time slots to skate, with 50-60 skaters allowed on the floor at a time. It has been a huge success with as many as 400 students showing up in one night. Sophomore Erica Murdock said, “It was just so much fun to take a break from studying and go laugh with my friends.” Jill Trythall, Director of Student Life said, “It’s been a fun thing to watch such a variety of students come together to skate”.

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Top: Rendering of the bird’s eye view of The Other side Village to be located at 1850 W Indiana Avenue in Salt Lake City.

Bottom Left: Framed tiny home at the Snow College Campus Bottom Right: Snow College Construction Management students work together on the framework of the tiny home.

TINY HOMES, BIG FUTURES The Other Side Village is a master-planned neighborhood that provides affordable, permanent, quality housing for people emerging from chronic homelessness

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By David Barker The Other Side Village has collaborated with the Snow College Construction Management program to build two tiny 400-square-foot homes. The Other Side Village is a master-planned neighborhood that provides affordable, permanent, quality housing for people emerging from chronic homelessness. The Village is founded on the conviction that housing alone will never solve homelessness, but having a supportive community will. The combination of high-quality, permanent housing and a strong culture of personal growth, support, and connection is the heart of this community model. Officials broke ground for the Village in March 2023. It is located at 1850 West and Indiana Avenue in Salt Lake City. Phase One is underway with an initial 60 tiny homes planned to be built.

With extensive construction experience, Professor Ivan Starr has led the effort on the construction of the two homes at Snow College. Professor David Barker joined the faculty in January 2023 and has brought his architectural design talent to the project. The Construction Management faculty are leading a team of students to construct and eventually deliver the projects to the Other Side Village development in Salt Lake City. One of the homes built by the Snow College Construction Management program is located at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah and the other at West Campus in Ephraim.

The construction process includes all the standard requirements of a traditional house, such as framing floors,

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Blueprint layout of the tiny home

walls, roofs, plumbing, and electrical. Students are also involved in all the finished detail work and cabinetry.

Student José Cisneros, Jr. is excited to learn about practical building design and construction through this project. “It is great to have a construction project that may be a part in solving a social concern in our community,” he said. “I really like working on this project with the other students.

It is great to get away from the textbooks a bit and apply what we are learning.”

These tiny home projects have been a thrilling experience for faculty and students alike. Finish work will commence in the Fall 2023 semester. Students enrolled in the construction management lab classes obtain community service-learning hours and recognition on their transcripts.

Hands-on, engaged learning opportunities are the heart of the building construction and design program. The team is delighted to have partnered with the Village to benefit Snow College students and the larger community.

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Our Communities, Ephraim Update Snow College and Ephraim City have long had a close relationship.

I have always said: “As goes Snow College, so goes Ephraim City.” Snow is our largest community employer, and the tax base that is brought to our city through employees and students provides a gigantic economic boon for our city. The financial, cultural, and sports venues that Snow offers our community are part of what makes our small rural setting so lovely with such a positive lifestyle.

We get all the benefits of a major college town without having to live in a big city.

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I’d like to review some ongoing projects in Ephraim City that benefit our residents and Snow College students, staff, and faculty.

Ephraim Canyon Project: Construction is underway for curb, gutter, and sidewalk being installed along our Canyon Road. This project should be completed by late September. Many residents and students use this Canyon Road for walking, running, skating, boarding, and biking, and now they will be able to do that much more safely.

Skatepark: Work began July 10th on our skatepark located at Canyon View Park. This project is brought to you by major state grants and donations from local businesses. This facility will be located just to the southeast of our Ephraim fire station and will provide an enormous recreation outlet for residents and Snow students alike.

Cobblestone Motel Groundbreaking: A new hotel is coming to Ephraim with 54 rooms!

Cobblestone Hotel and Suites is noted as “the biggest hotel chain that you’ve never heard of.” They have over 160 hotels nationwide and are expanding rapidly. The hotel will be located at the north end of town and should be completed about a year from now.

This second hotel will add greatly to the expanding need for hotel space to accommodate parents visiting their children at Snow College, fans visiting for Snow College games, and accommodating visiting sports teams from outside the area.

Arby’s and Wendy’s: The building of these restaurant facilities is progressing rapidly. As Snow College students return in the fall they will have even more variety in their dining experiences, along with our already established restaurant facilities to choose from.

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Our Partners Future Health Care Investment/Partnership: Ephraim City and Snow College have worked hard, in partnership, to attract a major healthcare facility to our community. Snow and this future healthcare institution will partner to create a broader campus of learning. Nursing and other medical learning will be enhanced as this partnership moves forward.

More information will be shared on this project in the future.

I am so proud of our college atmosphere in Ephraim City. We are so pleased with a fantastic new College President, Stacee McIff. We welcome her to the helm of this beautiful institution, and we look forward to many years of her leadership. Thanks to all of you who help make Snow College a gem in the heart of Ephraim City.

—Mayor John Scott

As Snow College works towards RICHFIELD UPDATE creating more opportunities for its students, Richfield City is also Throughout my years as a city council member, and now as the mayor of Richfield, I have had the privilege of watching the Snow College campus grow in our city. During this time, I have also seen the relationship between the school and the city flourish.

Snow College’s Richfield campus adds a great deal of value to our community and creates real advantages by offering affordable education in our area. With its stellar nursing program, cosmetology courses, and business classes, there is truly something available for anyone wanting to better themselves. The recent addition of student housing on the Richfield campus is an exciting step towards the future, and offers more accessibility to student life, including classes, the campus’s fitness facility, and the Sevier Valley Center.

hard at work, enhancing recreation opportunities to make student life better and more vibrant. With improvements to our bike path, a new pump track coming in on the north end of town, and plans for a new swimming pool moving along, Richfield hopes to offer the very best to its residents as well as to students attending Snow College.

Richfield City is excited to have an excellent relationship with Snow College, and we look forward to many years of growth, success, and opportunity ahead.

—Mayor Bryan Burrows

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Attendees at the 2022 Fall Festival in Richfield pose for a quick photo.

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A dedicated alum

By Janie Harris Kay Christensen, a proud Sanpete County native and Snow College alumnus, has left an indelible mark on the college. His deep-rooted love for Snow College, which transformed his own life, led him to influence many to follow in his footsteps. Three of his six children attended Snow, and so far, 13 of his grandchildren have also followed suit. As a result, the Snow College alumni community now boasts several Christensen relatives who proudly share their cherished experiences with others.

Kay's dedication to Snow College extends far beyond his familial influence. When the opportunity to serve as a board member of the alumni association arose, he eagerly embraced it. Kay actively engaged in his board responsibilities and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the college and its alumni. Recognizing his exceptional contributions, he was nominated and served as Snow College’s alumni association board president for five years, starting in 2019.

During his tenure, alumni engagement flourished. From alumni involvement in homecoming activities, distinguished alumni ceremonies, and Golden Badger reunions, to new international alumni activities, reunions, and more, Kay always emphasized the importance of connecting with fellow Snow College alumni.

Notably, Kay played a pivotal role in the success of the $5 million Reimagine Scholarship Campaign. Through his efforts, money was raised for the alumni scholarship fund through initiatives such as selling alumni cords and encouraging alumni to create endowed scholarship funds.

These efforts ensure that aspiring students can pursue their dreams by providing them with scholarship support.

As Kay’s remarkable term draws to a close, the Snow College community reflects upon his profound influence.

Deep appreciation is extended for his tireless dedication, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to the college and its alumni.

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Alumni board president's message I’m excited to serve as the alumni board president. Snow College played a huge part in my personal and social development and prepared me for professional growth.

As I meet fellow Badger alum either in person or virtually, most are very excited to tell stories and share memories of how the Snow College experience changed their lives. It’s been many years now since my time at Snow, but I too am grateful for the leaders, instructors, and friends that opened my mind to so much more of the world than I had known before and instilled a vision of a future that I didn’t know existed.

I am excited now to be able to give back. As a board, we work on ways to assist alumni in staying engaged with the school and helping others have the quality experience they had.

Whether it be through increasing awareness of Snow College events and activities, guest speaking, mentoring for departments (either on campus or virtually), providing scholarships, or waving in the homecoming parade, we do what we can to help, support, and engage in “Our beloved Snow.”

We are looking for others with some time, talents, or desire to join us as either a board member, committee help, or to engage in other ways to carry on the legacy Snow has established. Please reach out to the alumni department or me personally today to share your story or time and let your Badger Pride shine!

Sincerely, Karl Rostron

If you have the time, talent, or desire to carry on the legacy Snow has established, please consider joining us. Apply to be a member of the alumni board today!

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Rhett Long

By Emily Ross A code of courage has been the guiding principle in Rhett Long’s life. He explains, “You can’t be afraid to be successful. A lot of people have all the talent in the world but are too afraid to fail.” This has been evident throughout Rhett’s life as he fearlessly tried new and different paths— and succeeded.

Rhett’s journey began in Richfield, Utah, the oldest of three children. Rhett’s dad worked as an engineer and his job took the family all over the midwestern United States. When Rhett was 12 years old his family moved to Pinjarra, Western Australia. While many Americans living in Australia attended private school, Rhett chose to attend the local public school. This was an experience that he loved, and he still has six “mates” from his school days with whom he keeps in contact almost weekly. Rhett loved and excelled at golf and became the first American to play on the Western Australia Junior Golf team. Because of this, the “Rhett Long Rule” was established in Junior Golf, stipulating that only Australian-born athletes could play, but one of Rhett’s coaches had enough influence to fight this rule to keep him on the team.

When Rhett returned to Richfield High School at 16 years old, he learned he was ahead of his classmates. He was encouraged to take classes concurrently at the former Sevier Valley Area Vocational Center, fondly known as “The Tech,” now Snow College Richfield Campus. Teacher Dennis Davis saw in Rhett an aptitude for engineering and architectural drafting, and Rhett began designing all the homes for the Boise Cascade homebuilding program. This evolved into designing commercial projects where Rhett’s designs won awards. Rhett graduated from Richfield High School and Sevier Valley Tech in 1978 on the same day, only a few hours apart.

Reflecting on his time at the Tech, Rhett recalled, “Mel and Dennis made that such a rewarding experience, and I will tell you, I have used my associate degree more in my life than anything else.” Throughout Rhett’s career of managing hundred-million-dollar expansions, rather than

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hiring an expensive architect for projects, he was able to use what he learned at the Tech to draw up the blueprints himself. Rhett’s friendship with Mel Hyatt and Dennis Davis never ended and he commented, “They were just dear friends throughout my life. They saw something in me and let me do it.”

Rhett moved on to Southern Utah University (SUU) with a full-ride golf scholarship. He had always planned on being an architect and chose to study engineering at SUU, but going from applied hands-on work at the Tech to sitting behind a drafting table made him rethink his future.

He wanted to make more of a difference and decided to switch to business administration. This prepared him for a twenty-year career managing hotels, ski resorts, multimillion-dollar casinos, and thousands of employees.

In 1997 while serving as regional president of Park Place Entertainment, Rhett was put in charge of internet marketing for the company. He came up with the idea to partner with Gannett News, the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., to advertise on their internet platform. Rhett noted, “That is where I earned the brightest star in my career.” Within a year and a half, the databases across the casinos grew by 18 million people and generated over $1.8 billion in new revenue.

By this point, Rhett was falling out of love with the casino side of the business. It was fun making lifelong friends with the billionaires of the world, flying aboard private jets to visit company-owned islands, or yacht sailing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. However, running a casino was demanding work with late nights and incredibly long hours, and he was ready for a change.

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Left: Rhett Long in St. Andrews Scotland. Right: Rhett Long with his wife and two of his children in Norway.

its infancy and the opportunity intimidated Rhett more than anything he had done up to that point. But in 2001 he took the leap, leaving the gaming industry behind to become president of Hawaii.com, 101 Things to Do, and Must Do Travel at Gannett News, managing more than 50 magazines ranging from health to travel. Remembering this experience, Rhett advised, “Never be afraid that a job’s too big, or you can’t do it.”

Toward the end of his career, Rhett took yet another leap becoming a newspaperman. He published the Spectrum Newspaper in Southern Utah for almost four years and in 2019 was approached to publish the Provo Daily Herald.

He decided to leave retirement (and golfing every day), arriving at the Herald to find it was losing almost half a million dollars each year. Under his management, he turned it around, helping it earn one million dollars within the first year. He credits this success to emphasizing “local, local, local,” satisfying the community’s desire for more local news.

Rhett has spent countless hours giving back to his communities. After participating in the Hilton Giving

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events while at the Reno Hilton, Rhett began to see that there was more to life than just making money for the company. He began volunteering on various boards, including the downtown Reno development committee reclaiming the run-down Truckee River. Rhett helped create a taskforce that built Whitewater kayak park and walking paths, turning the river from an eyesore to the gem of Reno. As an avid golfer, he helped start the PGA RenoTahoe Open, which continues today, raising millions of dollars that go back to the community.

Rhett is supported by his five children and four grandchildren, with whom he loves spending time. He and his wife Suzie, a Speech and Language Technician, currently reside in North Ogden, Utah, where he enjoys being a supportive husband and father, golfing, and putting 100% of his efforts toward giving back.

When reflecting on his life, Rhett said, “I’ve always said, it’s been fun to be Rhett. I’ve always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. I’ve always worked with the greatest people and the legends of Las Vegas. I’ve had such a great life—it’s been amazing.”

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Gary & Janet Carlston

By Marci Larsen John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” Gary and Janet Carlston are leaders.

Throughout their lives, they have inspired others to dream, learn, do, and become more. Their professional careers culminated as leaders of Snow College nearly 45 years after they met on campus as students.

Gary and Janet were involved student leaders at Snow.

Gary served as the Latter-day Saint Student Association President, and Janet was the Public Relations Student Body Officer. Despite demanding schedules, they found time to spend with each other. Their friendship evolved into courtship, and the happy, busy couple married in December 1969.

As newlyweds, they rented a small apartment in Ephraim. Janet, who had completed her degree, worked in the Registrar’s Office while Gary finished his schooling.

Janet’s boss, Ross Findlay, motivated Gary to “just get back here and get to work” and restart school after serving a church mission. They cherish this relationship with Mr. Findlay, along with others they developed with professors, classmates, and peers.

Janet and her Snow College roommates still get together once a year for a week-long reunion where they reminisce and reconnect. Gary enjoyed every one of his teachers and remarked that he never had a “bad professor” while at Snow. That’s a compliment coming from anyone, but it packs even more weight given Gary’s educational and work experience.

Gary and Janet both chose education as their professions. After graduating from Snow, Janet finished her Elementary Education degree at Utah State University and then spent time at home raising their four children and serving in PTA leadership roles before she began her 22-year career as a first-grade teacher.

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Gary spent his entire career in both public and higher education. After graduating from Snow College with his AS degree and Utah State University with BS and MEd degrees, he completed an EdD at Brigham Young University in Educational Administration. He worked as a junior high school teacher, elementary and secondary principal, district curriculum director, and was superintendent of the Logan City School District.

Gary additionally served as a tenured faculty member at Utah State University, associate dean in the College of Education, and interim department head of secondary education at Utah State University. At BYU, he worked in the Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education and Schooling (CITES). He was also deputy state superintendent and served as Governor Mike Leavitt’s Deputy for Education.

Gary and Janet both had distinguished careers and received numerous accolades for their professional accomplishments. After retiring, the Carlstons served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand and travelled to the South Pacific to work with the church schools. They have both spent countless hours volunteering for their church and in their communities, including Gary’s 12-year term on the Snow College Board of Trustees and Janet’s work with Primary Children’s Hospital and Lambda Delta Sigma.

Never a couple to be idle, the Carlstons answered another call in January 2014. They were asked to return to their alma mater to serve as the top leaders while the search committee filled a vacant presidency. In an unprecedented move, the “interim” title was removed without a full search after a review team interviewed dozens of internal and external groups and could not find a single negative criticism of the Carlstons. Together, the Carlstons led their school until they chose to retire (for a second time!) in 2019. Years after their retirement, the

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same opinion holds: the Carlstons are still held in the highest regard by employees, stakeholders, and community members.

They have achieved almost superhuman status in the Snow College history books.

That status is well-deserved, although the Carlstons quickly point out it was a collective team effort of administrators, faculty, staff, and trustees that contributed to the college’s successes during their tenure. Together, with the support of others, the couple made an impact at Snow. The college reached the goal of being “one institution with two campuses,” and the first comprehensive campus master plan for development of the Richfield Campus was created. The infrastructure on both campuses improved with the addition of the Graham Science Center and Bergesen Athletic Center in Ephraim and the addition of a much-needed parking lot, ten classrooms in the Sevier Valley Center, and a fitness center on the Richfield Campus. The Carlstons consistently prioritized people over projects in their approach. The college received a historical $1.3 million to address compensation needs and raise all employees’ salaries to the national median. Rodeo, e-Sports, and men’s and women’s soccer programs were added to the athletic lineup, and more than 40 new academic programs – including a B.S. in Software Engineering – were added.

The Carlstons’ greatest impact on their alma mater, however, is difficult to quantify on a spreadsheet or include in a mandated performance report. Their influence on faculty, staff, students, community members, and external stakeholders is impossible to calculate. Through their quiet, kind, and consistent approach, they built relationships and solidified institutional reputation. Badger Pride soared.

During one campus event, President Carlston taught attendees that, “The big secret in life is that there is no big

secret. It’s the little things.” He and Janet emulate goodness through the little things they do, and everyone they interact with can feel it.

This gift of lifting others has been evident throughout the Carlstons’ lives. In true fashion, they deflect any praise and humbly say, “Anything we have been able to do together comes in great measure because of our mothers.” Gary and Janet express deep gratitude for their mothers’ sacrifices which enabled them to obtain an education and have the opportunities they have had. Through them, they learned many life lessons—one of which is the importance of family.

They both believe that family is their greatest accomplishment.

Here, as in all their life ventures, Gary and Janet have been a team. Family time is an enjoyment and priority to the Carlstons, and that is evident in the strong bonds they share with their children, grandchildren, and siblings.

Friends, family members, and former colleagues who know the Carlstons best define them as loving, wise, caring, genuine, humble, supportive, charitable, giving, and selfless. And all give thanks for Gary and Janet’s example. The phrase “Spirit of Snow” became a defining theme of their presidency, and although that may be difficult for some to describe, it is easy for the Carlstons.

They talk about the caring, accepting, supporting spirit of the college, a place where people and relationships matter, and a history that is filled with sacrifice and service from visionary founders. They said, “We were introduced to that special Snow feeling when we were students, and when we returned years later to lead, that ‘Spirit of Snow’ completely wrapped around us. We felt it in so many ways.” They felt it Continued-Carlstons

Gary and Janet Carlston with their children and grandchildren.

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deeply because they personify it.

The “Spirit of Snow” is not abstract in the Carlstons’ minds: it is an individualized, personal experience that Badgers everywhere know and recognize when they stop to think about what makes Snow College so exceptional.

The Carlstons reflect, “These two kids from Fairview and Ferron were changed because of the people at Snow College.” Years later, they changed the people at Snow College and left a legacy as leaders at their alma mater.

Gary was the first Snow College alumnus and Sanpete County native to serve as its president. That Badger blood runs deep and is still evident in the “Snow Room” filled with Snow College memorabilia in their Cache Valley home and in the emotion both share as they talk about their Snow College. They say, “We love this college. It has maintained a solid hold on our hearts since we began as students.” We too love the Carlstons and are honored to recognize them as 2023 Distinguished Alumni.

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“Receiving the Alumni Scholarship gave me the incredible opportunity to attend a school that has helped me gain an amazing education. But they gave me more than just the opportunity to receive an education, they gave me the chance to grow, thrive, and be joyful in a new environment.”

“Throughout this “I am so grateful to have school year, I have had the received the scholarship! opportunity to further It will help me continue my studies in Nursing. my dream of playing Snow College provided college football and going the academic rigor I need to school in Utah. The to pursue my educational scholarship will help aid career and taught me many my education to help life experiences to benefit serve others in whatever my personal growth. healthcare or teaching I am grateful for this profession I pursue.” scholarship opportunity and the chance I have had to further my academic studies and grow as a person. I hope to one day give back to students like me who are in pursuit of an academic career.”

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“As I’m going into the nursing field I know that I have a lot of long work and study hours ahead of me. Being awarded this scholarship will help me devote more time to my education. I take pride in being as independent as possible but I also realize college can be very taxing and this scholarship will alleviate some of the burden. I am thankful for the opportunity that this scholarship has given me to be able to help with the expenses.”

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The President’s Club is a special circle of alumni and friends dedicated to helping Snow College achieve our mission of providing life-transforming educational experiences for our students.

Membership in the club includes donors who make an annual contribution of $1,000 or more.

For more information on the President’s Club, please contact the Snow College Foundation at 435-283-7060.

PLATINUMPARTNERS 25,000+

Mr. Brent Brown Mark & LeAnn Stoddard Central Valley Medical Center Premier Metal Works LLC The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Foundation FJ Management Inc I.J. and Jeanné Wagner Charitable Foundation Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation The Sean & Holly Bradley Family Fund USA Wrestling Utah - USAWA Sevier County Auditor Sanpete County 2 0 2 3 | S N O W CO L L EG E M AG A Z I N E

GOLDPARTNERS 5,000 – 24,999

Katie and Gary Andersen Mr. & Mrs. Jack * & Eileen Anderson Mr. Mike Carlson Mr. Mark Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chitty Kendall Paul Crookston Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Dyches Mr. and Mrs. John R. and Merrilin Gassman Mr. Robert M. Graham Mr. Steve Hulet Mr. Greg Humphreys Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey and Charleen Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Keith C. and Beverly Nielsen Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Waldemar E. * & Harriet Rasmussen Dr. & Mrs. Brent and Janis Thorne LaMar R. and Gwen T. Monroe Family Central Valley Physical Therapy Deseret Trust Company NACCE, Inc Trula Foundation Carlson Injury Law, LLC CentraCom Brady Charitable Foundation Rotary Foundation Dennis and Joan Norton Family Foundation Dominion Energy Educational Foundation Daniels Fund Intermountain Power Agency Estate of Glen S. Larson Anonymous C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Charitable Foundation Utah Valley Home Builders Association

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SilverPARTNERS 1,000 – 4,999 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. David and Pat Arslanian Ms. Stephanie Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. and Marjorie Bennion Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. and Laura Blackham Neal & Marcia Bosshardt Cameron & Kim Brooks Michael and Linda Carlston Family Mr. and Mrs. Kay and Diane Christensen Brad & Jen Cook Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Karla Coombs Chad and Abigail Cox Randy and Claudean Cox Mr. & Mrs. Jon and Ellie Cox Mr. & Mrs. Dale and Renae Darling Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Evans Don & Janet Fiesinger Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Florence Scott Giles Family Mr. and Mrs. Jake and Lindsey Hinkins Dr. Claudia P. Jarrett Dr. & Mrs. Reed and Joy Lauritzen Jarvis Mr. and Mrs. Steven K. and Teresa Jensen Mr. R. Kent Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John B. Keeler Mrs. Leslie C. Keisel

Laird-Rhodes Family Gregory & Jessica Lambourne Vance Larsen Mr. and Mrs. Ross W. Livingston Stacee & Mark McIff Ms. and Mr. Jenene M. Monroe J. Bart and Barbara Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Nielsen Bonnie L. & Richard * Nielson Kathleen & Robert Nielson Mr. Dean O'Driscoll Mr. Bruce M. Smith Bruce & Cindy Snow Anonymous Franklin C. and Nancy Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Mari Strain Richard G. & LaPrele Olsen Sumsion Mrs. Karla Seely Thalman Dr. Edgar J. Thompson Mr. Roger H. Thompson Ms. Jane Thorpe Anonymous Richard and Rolayne White Mr. & Mrs. David R. Willmore Mr. and Mrs. John Yardley Mr. Jared Young Skin Science Institute

We extend our sincerest gratitude to our wonderful donors. Every gift makes a difference at Snow College. The Snow College Donor Report is produced by the Snow College Foundation in conjunction with the Snow College Office of Advancement. Every effort has been made to present an accurate donor list from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. If your name has been omitted or erroneously listed, we sincerely apologize and ask that you advise us so that we may correct our records.

You can contact the Snow College Foundation at 435-283-7060.

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Pershing Keeler Holdings, LLC Magnum Manufacturing Corporation Pitman Farms Wright Healing Solutions Foundation City Seamless LLC T.W. Clarke Capital Partners AlignOrg Solutions The Blackbaud Giving Fund BackSwing Golf Events, Inc Wasatch Global Investors YourCause Richfield Rotary Club Snow, Christensen & Martineau Foundation Consulado de Mexico Tooele County School District Snow College Emeriti Constitution Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Anonymous Washington State University Barclay Mechanical Keys to Success, Success in Education Foundation

President’s Club Platinum $25,000 + President’s Club Gold $5,000- $24,999 President’s Club Silver $1,000-$4,999 Annual Partners 1-$999

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Partners Chris & Becky Adams

Mr. & Mrs. Carl and Gail Albrecht Cindy Alder Mardee Allen Ms. Darlene Allred Ms. Kadi Andersen Lynn & Pam Anderson Margie O. Anderson Mrs. Kerry Anderson Mrs. Renate Anderson Ms. Saundra Anderson Ms. Shari Anderson Robert O and Ellen Anderson Family April Anderton Mr. Austin C. Andrews Ms. Kari Arnoldsen Ms. Brooklyn Atkinson Mr. Sergio Ayala Ms. Patricia Baglietto Mr. David B. Bailey Mr. Randy Bailey Ms. Alyssa Baker Ms. Katelyn Barney Gena Oberg Barton Mr. David G. Barton Aspen Bashford Mr. Jason Bastian Ms. Sandra Bastian Ms. Nicole Bateman Mr. Bruce Beal David N. Beck Nathan Beck Mrs. Susan Bellows Ms. Alastrina D. Belt Ms. Nancy Benson Ms. Laurie Bishop Mr. Thomas Bore Dr. & Mrs. Greg M. Bosshardt Michael Brenchley Ms. Erika Briggs English Brooks Katherine Brough Mrs. Doreen Brough Mrs. Ruth Brough Ms. Chaundelle Brough Perry S. Bruno Mr. Todd Bucklin Heather Bundy Ms. Lindsey Burrell Mrs. Helen Carbine Mr. Reid Carlson Mrs. Carpenter Mr. Jesse Carrillo Mr. Cam Carter Ms. Chelby Carter

Ms. Jayme Carter Lindsay Chaney Ms. Natahlya Chapman Ms. Stephanie D. Chappell Mr. Curtis Child Ms. Wendy Childs Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Christensen Mr. Nathan Christensen Mr. Joe Christiansen Mr. Jack R. Christianson Mr. Marlan Coe Ms. Robin Coffelt Ms. Charisse Coles Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Von and Carol Collings Ms. Georgia Collings Ms. Marie Collins Leslee Cook Ms. Kira Cox Ms. Cassandra Cranney Ms. Amy Croft Mr. Darrell Cropper Mike Cross Mrs. Kari Crum Mr. J Cummings Brady Curtis Mr. Kevin D. Curtis Mr. Clayton Cutler Mr. Gratt Dalton Mike Daniels Mrs. Kandi Dansie Mr. Matt Davies Chad Dewey Ms. Alison Dickinson Sannali Dittli Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Doolittle Ms. Ally M. Dotson Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Sue Douglas Mr. Corey L. Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Durham Lawrence & Denise Durtschi Mr. Benjamin Eberhard Mr. Chris Erickson Mr. Joe Erickson Mr. John Erickson Ms. Jane Erickson Ms. Julie K. Erickson Ms. Megan Evans Dr. Chris Evensen Mrs. Janet Everitt Renee M. Faatz Mr. Brad Findlay Mr. Ridge Finlinson Mrs. Barbara Finlinson Mr. Corban Fitzgerald Mr. Matt Flanders

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Carlie Brotherson Fowles Ms. Misty Fox Mr. David Frame Mrs. Nicole Frank Mr. Jay W. Franson Armando & Adriana Frutos Ms. Desiree Funk Mr. Clark Gardner Mr. Steven Gardner Ms. Shelley Gardner Ms. Virginia Geppelt Mr. Daniel Gilberg Sara Golding Dave Graf Ms. Jennifer Gramley Ms. Nadia Griffin Ms. Heather Groom Mr. Marc Grow Mr. and Mrs. Andy A. Gunther Ms. Alexa Gutierrez Ms. McKenzi Guymon Newell and Tammy Hales Mr. Justin C. Hall Gracia Hancock Mr. Nicholas Hancock Ms. Lynette Hancock Dr. & Mrs. Matthew L. and Lisa M. Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Jason J. Hansen Mr. Brett Hansen Mr. John Hansen Mr. Collins Harrell Tyler & Janie Harris Mr. Laramie Hartle Ms. Sadie Hatch Ms. Alexis Havens Mr. Verlyn Hawks Ms. Grace Helms Beckie Hermansen Ms. Sarah Hill Mrs. Katie Hilton Mrs. Angie Hinckley Rachelle Holbrook Mr. Carl M. Holmes Ms. Kammy Houston Mark J. Howard Mrs. Leslie Hudson Mr. Bradly Huff Mr. Dylan Hunter Mrs. Hope Hyatt Mr. Matt Ingersoll Ms. Kristy M. Inglish Ms. Susan Ingram Angela Ison Dr. Bruce Jackson Ms. Staci Jackson Ms. Candice Janes Janalee R. Jeffery Mitch & Melanie Jenkins

Mr. Riley Sventzer Jensen Mrs. Julie Jex Mr. Juanquin Jimenez Heidi & Tracy Johnson Mr. Dustin Johnson Mr. Johnson Mr. Stan Johnson Mrs. Carol L. Johnson Lisa Jones Michael Jorgensen Ms. Jercie Jorgensen Ms. Julie Kangas Chin-Hsun Kao Ms. Laura Kolterman Mr. Richard A. Korth Ms. Julie Krueger Mrs. Nicole Lamb Ms. Brenda Lambert Ms. Montana Landis Ms. Sarah Lange Mr. Isaiah Lapale Karl & Marci Larsen Mr. Mckay S. Larsen Mrs. Susan Larsen Ms. April Larsen Ms. Mandy Larsen Ms. Katlynd Leatherwood Mr. Trey Leishman Mr. Steve Levie Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen Matthew Shawn Lindow Mrs. Amanda Livingston Ms. Elisa Lyman Ms. Natasha Madsen Ms. Mari Magalei Mr. and Mrs. Nolan and Marian Mangelson Mr. Wayne L. Mangelson Mr. Wyatt Manygoats Mrs. Brandy Marsh Nick Marsing Sarah H. Martin Ms. Andrea Martinez Russell and Teri Mason Vikki Masters Ms. Judy Mastin Ms. Pam Matherne Ms. Marisa Mathie Mr. Hector David Matías Flores Mr. Gage Maughan Ms. Bailey Maughan Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Danette McGilvray Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Penny McGrath Gary McKenzie Mr. Kelby McMullin Mr. Forrest McNeill Michael Medley

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Ms. Valeria Medrano Laura Medrano Ms. Kallie Mellor Ms. Mechelle Mellor Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Meredith Mr. Robert Merrill Ms. Madyson Mickelsen Ms. Kathy Miller Ms. Maya Miller Mr. Nathan A. Millett Ms. Mary Monson Fernando Montano Ms. Surraya Moore Mr. Justin Morgan Mrs. Kellie Morrow Mr. Isaac Munford Mrs. Myrtle Fitzgerald Munk* Ms. Shelley Nakasone Mr. and Mrs. Neff Mr. Jacob H. Nelson Ms. McKinley Nichols Mr. Karl Nielson Sherry Nielson Dennis & Marcelle Nordfelt Mr. Jared Oberhansley Mr. Joshua J. Ogden Ms. Ann Okelberry Mr. Steve Oldham Jay & Lauri Olsen Mr. Dan V. Orton Ms. Shauna Ottesen Mr. Ed Park Kade and Katrina Parry Ms. Jani Pearson Ms. Judy Pearson Mr. Rodney C. Petersen Alexander Peterson Landon & Cassey Peterson Ms. Alissa Peterson Ms. Michelle Pexton Ms. Kaylie Pierce Mr. Richard A. Pike Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Natalie Porter Ms. Corrine Prestwich Mr. Chad Price Ms. Amanda Ramsay Ms. Danielle Ramsay Ms. Marci Rasch Chrissy and Steven Ray Ms. Ava N. Reece Mr. and Mrs. Jay and Helen Rigby

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Allen T. Riggs Ms. Katelyn Ripplinger Mr. Kyle Robertson Mr. Brooks Robinson Mr. Nathan Robinson Mr. Rick Robinson Ms. Danielle Robinson Ms. Karen Robinson Mr. Carson Rodriguez Mr. David Rogers Jackson Rowley Mr. Daniel Rowley Mr. Trent Rowley Ms. Kris Schweikart Ms. Julie Segal Mr. K. Michael Seibt Jacob Semadeni Mrs. Gaylyn Semadeni Ms. Jazmyne Sharp Ms. Eve Shelton Ms. Anota Siassia Mr. Sirrine Mr. Gage Slusser Larry and Holly Smith Mr. J. Bret Smith Mr. Jared Smith Renelle Smith Ms. Kylie Soholt Mr. Cory Sorensen Garth & Jacque Sorenson Mr. and Mrs. Nolan and Carolyn Squire Ms. Tiana Stanley Mr. Randell Stansfield Sam & Wendy Steed Allan R. Stevens Ms. Kate Stevens Ms. Kristin Stewart Micah N. Strait Rachelle Stubbs Mr. JR Suguturaga Nobue Swenson Ed Swidey Ms. Sandra Tannet Mr. Jerry Taylor Mr. Nathan Taylor Mrs. Annette Taylor Nicole Taylor Mr. Louis G. Tervort Mr. Paul Tew Ms. Christina Thiriot Jacob & Melissa Thomas Mrs. Mary Thomas Ms. Cassidy Thomas

Ms. Savanna Thompson Ms. Mia Thurber Mr. Lalotoa Tia Ms. Malia Tia Dr. Jared Tippets Mr. Christian Todd Mr. and Mrs. Jim L. Torgerson Anabella Torres Ms. Beckie Trail Ms. Maria Trail Mr. Deslyn Triplett Grant Mrs. Jill Trythall Ms. Darcie Tumey Ms. Sarah Turley Mr. Bruce Turner Mr. Kurt Umbrell Kellyanne Ure Mr. Sebastian Valle Mr. Nathan Van Valkenburg Mrs. Julie VanderToolen Ms. Lorraine Vankomen Julian Verdugo Ms. Tarah Vernon Mr. Ivan Jackson Walker Ms. Madison Walker Mr. James Wankier Mrs. Heather Warr Mr. Darryl Washington Mrs. Tafta Watson Ms. Milinda Weeks Becky Welch Mr. and Mrs. Steve Weller Mr. Michael Wells Mr. Aaron Westberg Mr. Derek White Ms. Ada White Mr. Zachary Williams Ms. Cheryl Willilams Mr. David Wilson Mr. Jonathan Wilson Ms. Alakeita Wolfgramm Amanda Wood Mr. Kasey Wright Mr. Ryan Wright Mr. Kirk Young Ms. Ruth Young Ms. Virginia Zeller A & R Taxi Action Financial ADP Lemco Anonymous (45) Barney Trucking Classic Air Medical

Ephraim 9th Ward Ephraim Co-op Ferguson Financial Group, LLC FiiZ Shirt Stop Thalman Physical Therapy Hahn Electrical Services Inc. House of Glass Hudson Homes Inc. Intermountain Farmers Association Kristi Diesel Lazy P Farms Leavitt Insurance Agency Leon & Sons Excavating LLC Maicey Faye Nails Miller Medical Mountain Country Equipment Northrop Grumman Paradise Press Peterson Plumbing Supply Richfield Monuments Richfield Reaper Rigby Ranch Rigby Real Estate Savage Associates Engineering Sevier County Sevier Office Supply Sevier School District Smith and Edwards Co. Inc. Smith's Food & Drug Spencer Ag Inc. State Bank of Southern Utah State of Utah Steve's Steakhouse TC Tours LLC USU Extension - Sanpete County 4-H Verlyn Hawks Family Charity Fund

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We value and appreciate our employee donors.

We thank our employee donors for making a difference in so many ways!

Chris & Becky Adams Cindy Alder Mardee Allen Anonymous Anonymous Lynn & Pam Anderson April Anderton Ms. Kari Arnoldsen Anonymous Mr. David B. Bailey Anonymous Gena Oberg Barton Aspen Bashford David N. Beck Nathan Beck Anonymous Jonathan & Sheryl Bodrero Dr. & Mrs. Greg M. Bosshardt Michael Brenchley Cameron & Kim Brooks English Brooks Katherine Brough Lindsay Chaney Anonymous Brad & Jen Cook Leslee Cook Mike Cross Brady Curtis Mike Daniels Chad Dewey Sannali Dittli Lawrence & Denise Durtschi Anonymous Anonymous Julie K. Erickson

Renee M. Faatz Carlie Brotherson Fowles Armando & Adriana Frutos Sara Golding Newell & Tammy Hales Gracia Hancock Tyler & Janie Harris Anonymous Beckie Hermansen Rachelle Holbrook Anonymous Angela Ison Janalee R. Jeffery Mitch & Melanie Jenkins Anonymous Heidi & Tracy Johnson Lisa Jones Michael Jorgensen Chin-Hsun Kao Anonymous Laird-Rhodes Family Karl & Marci Larsen Vance Larsen Anonymous Matthew Shawn Lindow Nick Marsing Sarah H. Martin Russell & Teri Mason Vikki Masters Stacee & Mark McIff Gary McKenzie Michael Medley Laura Medrano Fernando Montano Kathleen & Robert Nielson

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Sherry Nielson Dennis & Marcelle Nordfelt Anonymous Jay & Lauri Olsen Kade & Katrina Parry Alexander Peterson Anonymous Landon & Cassey Peterson Mr. Chad Price Chrissy & Steven Ray Allen T. Riggs Jackson Rowley Mr. K. Michael Seibt Larry & Holly Smith Renelle Smith Garth & Jacque Sorenson Sam & Wendy Steed Allan R. Stevens Micah N. Strait Anonymous Rachelle Stubbs Nobue Swenson Ed Swidey Annette Taylor Nicole Taylor Mr. Paul Tew Jacob & Melissa Thomas Anabella Torres Anonymous Kellyanne Ure Julian Verdugo Becky Welch Mr. & Mrs. Steve Weller Amanda Wood

The Founders Society is a distinctive group of friends who carry on a tradition of philanthropy at Snow College by including the college in their estate plans. The college extends its deep appreciation to these individuals who make their thoughtful gift intentions through charitable bequests, life income plans, insurance gifts, and charitable trusts. For more information on the Founders Society, please contact Snow College Foundation at 435-283-7060.

Dee Anderson * Mr. & Mrs. Elliot J. Anderson Eva Beal Anderson * Ms. Kari Arnoldsen Charles & Marjorie Atkinson Roger * & Pamela Baker Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. & Marjorie Bennion Ralph & DeOra Blackham * Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Morris O. Casperson Gerald G. Cazier * Randy & Claudean Cox Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. Crouch Gerald J. & LuAnn Day Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Nancy Foote Debra Gardner Afton M. Hansen * Ms. Cyndi Henningson Loree T. Hickman * Mr. & Mrs. David Higham Seth & Maurine Horne * Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Debbie * Howard Marsha Anne Hunter Irwin * Dr. Claudia P. Jarrett Bruce & LaRue Jennings * Glen S. Larson * Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Phillip M. * & Vickie A. Murray Melvin R. Olsen * Mr. & Mrs. Bruce * & Kathy Peterson Mr. Jack F. Peterson Kathleen Peterson Ms. Mary K. Peterson Jewell J. & Dorothea LaRue Jensen Rasmussen * Lynn F. & Karen Schiffman Mr. Lloyd Smith * Bruce & Cindy Snow Mr. & Mrs. Mark & LeAnn Stoddard Dr. James A. & Kristine Tatton Ethelyn Peterson Taylor * Leland & Phyllis Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Wheeler James Armount Willardsen * Leona E. Wilson * Fern Young * Lucy A. Phillips * Mrs. Marjorie Riley * William "Bill" & Marjorie Stringham * Anonymous 47

July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 INMEMORIAM ALUMNI Ada Marlene Noakes Porter Holman – July 9, 2022 Allen Daniel Renfeldt – April 9, 2023 Allen John Frandsen – September 5, 2022 Andrew Clyde Anderson – February 25, 2023 Angela Henrie Taylor Nelson – January 02, 2023 Ann Poulson Naylor – October 17, 2022 Anna Mae Boyington Shell – March 23, 2023 Ardath Johnson – December 11, 2022 Arden Andrew Wintch – October 29, 2022 Arvel Hemenway – May 11, 2023 Bartley Rex Jensen – September 26, 2022 Betty Arlene Lund Buchanan – July 13, 2022 Blake Thomas Burt – February 13, 2022 Boyd Cardon – July 5, 2022 Boyd Reid Beck - August 31, 2022 Brian R. Dalley – November 7, 2022 Bruce R. Peterson – September 1, 2022 Calleen Golding – April 30, 2023 Carl Rasmussen – June 5, 2023 Carolyn Mary Olsen – August 8, 2022 Carolyn Reid Ogden – January 07, 2023 Carren Cox Ogden – July 22, 2022 Chandee Lee Asay – May 8, 2023 Charlotte Tomlinson Kynaston – September 27, 2022 Christopher Davidson Timothy – May 24, 2023 Connie Lee Jensen – April 19, 2023 Craig Oliver – April 1, 2023 Dan Morrison – November 17, 2022 Dan Sidney Davis – April 5, 2023 Dawna Renae Truscott Madsen – October 6, 2022 Dean Farrell Hansen – July 26, 2022 Deanne Cole – January 28, 2023 Debbie Kay Hindmarsh Prestwich – November 15, 2022 Dennis Byron Jensen – August 29, 2022 Dianna Paige Anderson – March 6, 2023 Duane Allen Shelly – June 16, 2023 Duane Weldon Ryan – April 6, 2023 Earl Clinton Oldroyd – May 31, 2023 Eleanor “Kaye” Nielson Long – June 10, 2023 Ethel Kay Taylor Thomson – March 3, 2023 Francis Jay Carlson – April 22, 2023 Garth Sorensen – May 28, 2023 Garth Vest – November 2, 2022 Gary Wayne Hoskins – June 1, 2023 Gayle L. Morley – May 22, 2023 Gayle Peel Jackson – December 2, 2022 Glen K. Lund – April 18, 2023 Greg Rowley – April 7, 2023 Hal Hatch – August 8, 2022

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Irene Kublank Scow Ritz – September 3, 2022 J. Marvin Higbee – August 18, 2022 J. Sherman Strate – July 17, 2022 Jane Garbe – April 26, 2023 Janet Eliason Maylett – November 30, 2022 Janice Bagley Nelson – January 11, 2023 Jason Potter – November 20, 2022 Jeffrey Lee Didericksen – April 2, 2023 Jerdie A. Hessler – April 26, 2023 Kathleen Peterson – February 13, 2023 Kathryn Reid Bradley – March 13, 2023 Kayla Jean Palmer – May 19, 2023 Kayle Hardy – October 15, 2022 Keith Henry Johnson – January 17, 2023 Kelly C. Jensen – December 4, 2022 Kent VanTassell – November 9, 2022 LaMar J. Jorgensen – November 7, 2022 Laura Lee Findeis Billings – August 1, 2022 LaWanna Sorensen Peterson – December 03, 2022 Lois D. Sorenson - July 26, 2022 Louise Barton Tew – March 20, 2023 Marci Desruisseaux – April 15, 2023 Margaret Marie Johnson Goble – November 6, 2022 Marisa Batty Kiyoko – March 7, 2023 Mark Bills – April 15, 2023 Mary Ann Myers – February 7, 2023 Mary Lousie Sorensen – May 19, 2023 Max Gene Fredrickson – April 15, 2023 Mehl Ree Draper Downard – July 7, 2022 Myrtle Fitzgerald Munk – November 17, 2022 Nathan Bryant – April 20, 2023 Nola Jones – February 20, 2023 Owen Edvin Jensen – November 23, 2022 Paige Judith Rydalch – January 16, 2023 Patric Carlyle McGarvey – December 29, 2022 Paul Ronald Greenhalgh – March 17, 2023 Paula Merchant – March 8, 2023 Peggy Ann Stewart – March 26, 2023 Phillip M. Murray – October 29, 2022 Rachel Thompson Jensen – July 28, 2022 Redge Don Jensen – June 28, 2023 Rex Niff Murdock – December 17, 2022 Richard Adin Nielson – January 23, 2023 Richard Hal Hatch – August 8, 2022 Robert Henry Bird Jr. - December 9, 2022 Robert Hugh Stoddard – November 12, 2022 Ronnie Ray Blackham – January 28, 2023 Russell William Butler – March 15, 2023 Ruth Jane Armstrong Lambert – March 30, 2023 Sharon Joyce Stocks – August 4, 2022

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INMEMORIAM July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Sheryl Beck Bender – December 12, 2022 Sonia Peterson Aycock – November 16, 2022 Stanley Rogers Tippetts – July 17, 2022 Stephanie Gaye Tuttle – June 16, 2023 Stephen Jay Noyes – February 12, 2023 Steve C. Andersen – October 14, 2022 Steven Wallace – June 3, 2023 Susan Stevenson – October 11, 2022 Tyler Paul Cox – December 18, 2022 Tysen Stevens – June 1, 2023 Vee Daun Romero – September 25, 2022 Verna Jones Rollins – January 24, 2023 Vivian Joyce Turner Stahle – December 31, 2022 William Ebbin Kelly the Third – May 13, 2023 William G. Hansen – October 28, 2022

Attendee Amanda “Mandi” Mayne – August 17, 2022 Charmaine Ora Hardy Barlow – November 26, 2022 Dallin Featherstone – November 5, 2022 Dan Burton – August 7, 2022 Darren Richard Noble – September 4, 2022 David Still – January 8, 2023 Edith Enola Christensen Jones – February 20, 2023 Ellen Ardath Ellis Johnson – December 11, 2022 Elsa Vernice Watkins Terry – December 13, 2022 F. Dean Clark – December 15, 2022 Gary Dale Peterson – February 19, 2023 Gary Lee Nay – September 28, 2022 Gordon Harry Grimstead – August 21, 2022 Iva Deaun Christensen Bishop – July 15, 2022 Jim Arnold Case – November 30, 2022 Joshua Dale Mousley – September 23, 2022 Joyce Mickelsen Tolley – February 13, 2023 Kathleen Memmott Peterson – February 13, 2023 Kayle Verl Kirk – March 11, 2023 Kenneth V. Gee – July 18, 2022 Kent William Gomm – August 4, 2022 Lucille Gatenby Taylor – December 07, 2022 Mary E. Armstrong Osborne – January 06, 2023 Michael E. Sabey – November 29, 2022 Richard Arthur Cook – December 06, 2022 Richard J. Kulick Jr. – September 4, 2022 Ronald Beck Lay – December 1, 2022 Sharon Lee Miller Calbert – August 9, 2022 Stahli Keith Atsa Singer – August 14, 2022 Tyler Walbeck – July 15, 2022 Verden B. Peterson – December 09, 2022 Wendell Rodriguez Sebresos – July 26, 2022

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Friends Carol Zelaine (Dunn) Berthelsen – October 7, 2022 Dick Lee James – August 17, 2022 Glenn Moroney Barney – August 20, 2022 Jimmy Glazner – July 9, 2022 Joseph Marvin Higbee – August 18, 2022 Robert Henry Bird Jr. – December 09, 2022

Angel in the Outfield

By Shannon Allred On January 16, 2023, Snow College softball player Paige Rydalch was tragically killed in a car accident as she was returning to campus after a weekend visit with her family. As news of Paige’s death spread, the campus community came together to support her family, friends, and teammates. A vigil was held in her honor with hundreds of students in attendance. Paige was a natural leader, and teammates spoke of the hole her absence created. They smiled through tears as they recounted stories about Paige and remembered her as the “team mom.”

The softball team dedicated their 2023 season to Paige and worked hard to make her proud. Calling her their “angel in the outfield,” she was recognized alongside her teammates on Sophomore Day. Prior to Paige’s death, she had completed all the requirements to graduate and was preparing to apply to the Snow College Nursing program. At the viewing celebrating Paige’s life, President Stacee McIff and Vice President Rob Nielson presented her parents with an honorary acceptance letter to the Snow College Nursing program— honoring Paige’s dream.

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