ENMU Effect Newsletter - March 2012

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The Effect

Alumni & Friends Making a Difference

Reconnecting with Alumni

by Alex Weakley

Oneof Eastern New Mexico University’s most recent employees, Dawn Wolf-Taylor, is the new ENMU Alumni Affairs Coordinator. Dawn, who received her master and bachelor degrees from Texas Tech University in merchandising and museum science said, “I am so pleased to have the opportunity to work with ENMU alumni and students who will soon be our alumni.”

Dawn’s first day on the job was spent traveling to Albuquerque for the 2nd Annual ENMU Alumni Association Golf Tournament. She spent the rest of the weekend at an Alumni Association board meeting and two alumni receptions getting to know the area alumni and the 37-member ENMU Alumni Association board. Dawn was very glad she was given the opportunity to connect with the volunteer leadership she works with from day one. Although the beginning was hectic, Dawn talked about how she is more connected than simply an event planner. She said, “I get to friend raise, while this helps the Foundation to fundraise.”

“I’m working on researching and reviewing everything, and gathering information to make annual events better,” Dawn said. To offer more accessibility to ENMU, the Alumni Office is using Facebook, Twitter and other forms of social networking sites.

Plans in 2012 include alumni socials in Allen, Texas, in conjunction with the March 2012 Lone Star Conference basketball tournament, a trip to the DFW area for alumni to watch the Greyhounds play an exhibition game in the Dallas Cowboys stadium slated for September, and an expansion of the annual alumni social in Ruidoso each February to include ENMU/ Ruidoso and ENMU/Roswell alumni.

Dawn plans to focus future Homecomings around alumni affinity groups in hopes of attracting more alumni back to campus. Affinity groups have a common interest and Dawn will be targeting authors and writers for homecoming 2012, with groups ranging from Sports to Music at future homecomings. Another idea Dawn has is to start young alumni groups for students before they leave campus, “I’m hoping these will help current students to become lifelong alumni before they even leave.”

Dawn has a busy year ahead as she learns more about current alumni events, focuses on improvements, and introduces/develops new projects, such as an e-newsletter that will complement the ENMU Effect Newsletter. She is also hoping to reinstate a ring ceremony in

May 2013. Dawn is focused on increasing activities and events that build tradition and pride, both for current students and alumni of all ages. New projects such as the ring ceremony, online communities and homecoming affinity groups, combined with all the other wonderful events that already take place on campus are just a few of the goals that Dawn is working toward achieving this upcoming year.

Dawn ended with reminding everyone to “look for all of the events that have happened previously here on campus and in Portales as well as NEW events both on campus and in communities outside of our area.”

A Joint

by ENMU Foundation and ENMU Alumni Affairs

Former Student Set to Retire from Presidency by The Courier-News, Chicago Sun-Times

Judson University

President Jerry B. Cain (B.S. 68) has announced that he will retire on June 30,

Cain, who has served as Judson’s president since 1998, made his formal announcement to the Judson Board of Trustees on Aug. 3 and to the Judson community at the annual university employee

“I am less than four months from my 66th birthday, and after talking in-depth with Linda,” his wife, “feel it is time to relinquish my leadership role at Judson University,” Cain said. “It has been a great honor to lead this godly institution, and I hope to make the 2011-2012 school year one of the best in Judson’s history.”

In a press release issued from the university, Cain said he is deeply grateful for the opportunity to fulfill his calling to Christian higher education at Judson and will follow the lead of his four predecessors by remaining a strong advocate for the

“We are so thankful for all Dr. Cain has done to advance the mission and purpose of Judson University,” said board Chairman Carol Thompson, speaking on behalf of the board of trustees. “He has been a passionate ambassador locally, nationally and internationally for Judson, and his love for this institution has been evident in his tireless efforts to expand its impact.”

During Cain’s leadership, Judson has moved from a college to a university, launched four master’s programs, received successful accreditation reviews and experienced growth in enrollment.

Getting Back to His Roots

While in college at ENMU, Clint Henson (B.S. 96) started working for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and for the past 16 years has worked as a District Officer, Habitat Specialist, and is now their Public Information Officer in Raton, N.M.

He is a commissioned officer, also known as a Conservation Officer or a Game Warden. Clint said, “I do all the law enforcement duties, plus deal with bears and all the other critters up in Northern New

Clint grew up on a ranch near Alamosa, Colo., until he was 14, and then moved to Capitan, N.M. He was selected as a Rotary Exchange Student his senior year and actually finished high school in 1988 in Wellington, South Africa, just north of Cape Town.

He said, “It was a truly fantastic experience. I have so many friends there that I want to go back and visit and maybe even work with

Clint didn’t have any plans to go to college until he was in a work-related accident that made him realize that he needed to do more with his life. Clint visited Eastern’s campus and loved it. He enrolled at ENMU the very

In 1991, he met and married his wife, Wanda. The two of them attended ENMU; Wanda received her B.S. in music in 1994 and Clint graduated with a B.S. in biology and a minor in chemistry in 1996. They have two children, Rebeka, a current ENMU student, and Toby, a sophomore at Raton

Cain led several major capital projects, including the construction of the Harm A. Weber Academic Center; the completion of the Lindner Center, Creekside South for the School of Education, and the Rockford campus; renovation of the Science and Mathematics Center, the Browne University Center, and the Alice and Edward Thompson Fine Arts Center and upgrades to the softball and baseball fields.

“Dr. Cain successfully led Judson through one of the most challenging economic times in our nation’s history,”

Pastor Nat Edmond, trustee and chair of the Judson board’s External Relations Committee, said in the release. “The expansion of the campus and consistent enrollment is a testimony to his skills, talent and commitment to Judson. We praise God for his dedicated leadership, and I pray God’s blessings upon him and Linda as they move into the next phase of what God has for them.”

Linda Powell Cain, the Judson president’s wife of 43 years, has served the university in many ways, including oversight of special projects for campus beautification, student scholarship fundraising, plus hospitality and etiquette classes for students. She even saved $10,000 from the Cain family grocery budget to endow a scholarship for young people who are first-generation college students like herself. Her pecan pies and golf cart for First Lady Landscaping are now Judson traditions.

“Both Dr. and Mrs. Cain have devoted their lives during these past 13 years to the successful development of our beloved university,” Thompson said. “The board of trustees desires to fully honor this wonderful couple throughout their final year with us and to celebrate their years of outstanding service.”

Cain is the fifth president at Judson. Born in California, he spent his early childhood in Texas before moving to New Mexico where he received his bachelor’s degree in religion and psychology from Eastern New Mexico University. Upon earning his master’s degree in religion and historical ethics from Baylor University in Texas, Cain pursued additional graduate studies at Midwestern Seminary and St. Paul’s School of Theology in Kansas City, and Regent’s Park College in Oxford, England.

After a four-year inner-city and youth ministry in Albuquerque, Cain began a career in higher education, serving at Wayland Baptist University in Texas, New Mexico Highlands University and William Jewell College before coming to Judson as president.

His emphasis on ministry, missions and service has been demonstrated through his volunteer work with First Baptist Church of Elgin and on the boards of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Educational Assistance Limited and American Baptist Churches USA, the release noted.

Trustee Bruce Strom, executive director for Administer Justice in Elgin, said he has observed this firsthand. “Dr. Cain’s been a well-known fixture in the Elgin landscape,” Strom said. “He created a legacy of service with the Elgin community that has benefited both Elgin and Judson. I know many service organizations, schools and businesses welcome Judson students because they reflect the heart of their president, who reflects the heart of Christ, in service and excellence.”

Founded in 1963, Judson University is an evangelical Christian university representing the church at work in higher education.

Jerry Cain and his wife, Linda

An EXTREME Tri-Athlete

by Rana Terry

Growing up in the small rural community 65 miles south of Portales in Tatum, N.M., Carlos Mendoza (B.S. 88) felt right at home at ENMU. Carlos said, “I was a small town boy. I liked the proximity of the school.” ENMU had the home town feel and it had a quality Education Department Carlos was looking for.

Carlos and his wife, Rika, of 21 years met at ENMU. Carlos graduated in December of 1988 with a B.S. in Science and Education and his wife Rika graduated in May of 1988 with a Marketing and Business Administration degree.

Carlos was an active student. He was one of the founding members of the ENMU Ambassadors. He helped with student orientation and showed true ENMU hospitality to interested high school students. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and a Resident Assistant at Eddy Hall. Carlos said, “I had a lot of great friends at ENMU that have also done really well in their careers. I hung out with some really motivated individuals, which has helped me get where I am today.”

Carlos now resides in Anthem, Ariz. with his wife and two daughters. He is working in the pharmaceutical industry as an account executive and he is a part time tri-athlete.

Carlos is an EXTREME Tri-athlete. He started doing triathlons about 15 or 16 years ago, beginning with sprints, went to Half Iron Man events, and is now competing in

Ronald Dutrell Milam (B.S. 91) will always be a hero to so many who knew him. Ron was commissioned in the U.S. Army through the ROTC Program at Eastern New Mexico University.

He had just concluded 10 years of military service at the time of his death working for the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army. On Sept. 11, 2001, Ron lost his life serving his country at the Pentagon. He and his wife, Army Capt. Jacqueline Milam, had moved to the D.C. area in July 2000, and Jacqueline was expecting their second child when Ron was killed. Jacqueline was working for the Air Force on the opposite side of the Pentagon on that tragic day. Ron had been promoted to Major in the U.S. Army in June 2001.

As a tribute to Ron and the many victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, ENMU established the Major Ron D. Milam Memorial Scholarship Fund benefiting a member of the men’s basketball team. According to ENMU Athletic Director, Dr. Jeff Geiser, the Bench Club agreed to get behind this scholarship with an annual contribution. The Bench Club also funded the new plaque honoring Ron that is displayed in Greyhound Arena. The plaque features his photo, his accolades and a list of the recipients of the Major Ron D. Milam Scholarship.

“Major Ron Milam is one of our nation’s heroes. It is only fitting that a scholarship in his name be funded by the Bench Club to award to a young Greyhound basketball player so he can follow in the footsteps of Ron Milam,” said Dr. Geiser.

Living a Dream...

by Las Cruces Bulletin

Whether in action-packed movies or dramatized sitcoms, many children aspire to be on television. For Noreen Jaramillo (B.S. 93) her career has taken her on a real life adventure.

According to the Las Cruces Bulletin; Noreen was born in Veguita, N.M., she grew up around farming and family. “My dad was a farmer with my uncle, and the kids were always doing something outside- feeding the animals, pulling weeds, walking the ditch banks,” she said. “But even as a young child, I knew I wanted to be on the news.” Noreen said she also loved writing, a skill most people don’t always associate with reporters.

Iron Man events which are 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and marathon (over 26 miles). The competition must be completed in less than ten hours.

“I have qualified to go to the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii,” Carlos said. Carlos has Qualified three times, in 2006, 2009 and 2011. To qualify for the World Championships you have to place in the top five of your age group in one of the 25 qualifying races. Each qualifying race also has 1,800 entered. Needless to say, qualifying for the Championships is a challenge but also very rewarding.

Carlos said, “Hawaii has the best finish line. All the hours of training and the stress of getting there, makes the course very intense, but it’s very neat. The people cheering you on also know how hard you have worked. It’s a great feeling!”

You may be wondering what a tri-athletes week looks like during training. Twelve to 14 hours a week of training grows to 18 hours a week, six weeks from the event.

Carlos enjoys running. He said, “You begin to crave it. Once you run a mile you want to run another. It’s a snowball effect.” He has many goals, and would like to compete in the Leadville 100, a 10,000 feet elevation triathlon. Carlos said, “I am going to try to qualify for that this year.”

Carlos’ primary goal is his family. “Making sure my girls have a great home environment. My whole purpose for what

Carlos said. His professional goal is to eventually teach and coach.

ENMU was a great experience for both him and his wife. Eastern had the values that were important to them, and they also loved the student to teacher ratio.

Carlos said, “I would like my girls to go somewhere like ENMU.” ENMU was good to the Mendoza’s.

Carlos said, “Eastern was awesome! We still reflect on our time there.”

dreams and goals and Ron wanted to be the best at whatever he did. Later in adulthood, he became focused on being a Christian and living out those values. Ron was a great person to be around. I’m simply proud of the fact that Ron was my brother – that’s it – there’s nothing better than that.”

According to his brother Steve, “Ron was a leader on the floor, and he was a very competitive and tough player.”

These are the character attributes that the Bench Club feels the recipients of the Ron Milam Scholarship should demonstrate. “We are proud to be able to continue the legacy of a great American and a great Greyhound,” says Dr. Geiser.

“Ron was a very driven person and a natural leader in sports. He loved sports, especially basketball and football. He was charismatic but also no nonsense,” said Ron’s brother with pride. “He felt strongly about family and being close to his family. Ron was loyal and he loved life. He was full of

From a dream as a child to a realistic career, Noreen said she truly made up her mind to pursue broadcast journalism when she visited her older sister at Eastern New Mexico University her junior year of high school. Her sister took her to the Communication department. Noreen was thrilled that the department had a student run TV station. She said, “It was then I knew this is what I wanted.” After high school, Noreen enrolled at ENMU and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications. Describing each of her jobs as a blessing, her broadcast career began immediately after college, working for a news station in Roswell, N.M., and learning many aspects of the profession. After spending time in Roswell for a year, Noreen seized an opportunity in El Paso working as a reporter for KVLA. “

As Noreen’s career progressed, she found herself at another station in El Paso- KFOX. “I was there when we launched the News at 9 p.m. It was scary because I did leave an already established news program,” she said about transferring from KVIA to KFOX, “but I still considered it a promotion. Even though I was still in the same market, I went from a weekend anchor to a primetime anchor.”

Noreen said she was thankful for her past experience in Roswell because learning how to operate so many facets of a newsroom made her more versatile. After working at KFOX for six years, Noreen said she and her husband had their “California adventure” in San Diego when she was offered a job as a fill-in reporter. “It was great to explore California and, like most news stations, there was something new every day,” she said. Though California offered many perks, Noreen said she and her husband spent more time commuting and working than with their two children, so

Ron was a native of Muskogee, Okla., where he attended Taft Elementary and then Muskogee High School. After high school he played basketball under Coach Earl Diddle for two years at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. When the coach transferred to Eastern New Mexico University in 1988, Ron did as well.

Coach Diddle and Ron continued a close relationship for 13 years after Ron’s college basketball days ended. After Sept. 11, Muskogee High School renamed their basketball gym in memory of Ron and established scholarships. Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso, Texas, has done the same. And recently, the Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, Okla., named a newly built facility after Ron and invited his family for the ceremony.

they decided to move back to El Paso.

Noreen continued her journalism career at KFOX until March 2010, when she began working for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture as public information officer.

UPDATE: In November 2011, Noreen accepted a position to return to TV news back in El Paso. Noreen says, “I will be back at the anchor desk as the morning news anchor for KTSM TV (the NBC affiliate in El Paso).” Noreen’s 13 years of experience in the El Paso market and 17 years in TV News sparked an interest for the KTSM news channel to offer her this position.

“I will continue to work for NMDA as their PIO on a part time basis,” Noreen says. Feeling extremely blessed, she is thrilled and excited to start her job in December. She also is continuing doing radio news headlines for BravoMic Communications out of Las Cruces, doing their news headlines for their four radio stations that broadcast in Southern New Mexico. Noreen says, “I will be busy - but it’s a GREAT busy.”

I do is to provide for my family,”

Ron Millam in his uniform

Former ENMU Basketball Player is Remembered by Rana Terry

Noreen Jaramillo at KTSM news channel

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2.ENMU Alumni Pete Rico (B.B.A. 70) and wife Edie.

3. Reyne Christopher Telles (B.S. 94) and Noelle Bartl, ENMU Foundation Executive Director (B.S. 92).

4. Jasmine Sanchez (B.U.S. 08) and Dawn WolfTaylor (ENMU Alumni Affairs Coordinator).

5. Roy Spencer (B.B.A. 2000) and wife Cory (B.U.S. 2011).

6.Coach Jack Scott and Russell Tatum (B.S. 77)

7.Terry Dillard (B.S. 80) hugging Sammy Voss (Attendee).

8. Alumni watching the Greyhound football game against Incarnate Word Cardinals.

9. Coach Jack Scott and wife Roberta (sitting centered) with former ENMU Football athletes, Front seated L to R: Randy Kuhner Mayes (B.S. 78), Doug “Foo” Youngs (B.B.A. 77), Coach Jack Scott, First Lady of Football Roberta Scott, Larry Martin (Attendee), Mike “Spike” Dillard (M.E.D. 76). Standing L to R: Russell Tatum (B.S. 77), Rick LaFosse (Attendee), Al Dillard (B.S. 78), Randy LaFosse (B.B.A. 80), Jerry “JW” Wright (M.S. 78 B.S. 76), J. D. Dyess (Attendee), Russ “Pops” Pounds (B.B.A. 78), Bill “Billy Bob” Birkhead (B.S. 77), Lance Farris (B.B.A. 77), Willie Hall (M.S. 80 B.S. 78) and Terry Dillard (B.S. 80)

Terry Dillard (B.S. 80), Al Dillard (B.S. 78), Retired Coach Jack Scott, Jerry Wright (M.S. 78 B.S. 76) and Mike Dillard (M.E.D. 76).

San Antonio Alumni Event and Greyhound Football Game September

Doing What She Loves in Alaska

by Alex Weakley

Christina (Bebo Maldonado) Campbell (B.S. 88) received her degree from ENMU in broadcast journalism with a minor in speech. She continued her education at Mississippi State with a bachelor of science in geosciences (meteorology).

“I chose ENMU because I had heard of the great broadcast journalism program they had and when I visited the campus, I saw firsthand that they did have a great program. My time at Eastern was wonderful from day one till the end and I hope that one day my kids choose to attend ENMU as well.”

Currently, Christina is a meteorologist at KTVA-TV in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been working in broadcasting in radio and television since graduating from ENMU. Because of the training that she received at Eastern, Christina had no problem finding and keeping a job in the broadcasting field after graduating.

Christina remembers receiving several ENMU scholarships and says that they helped her tremendously, especially since she had to work every weekend as a waitress to pay for college. “I found that ENMU’s tuition was reasonable compared to other colleges. Scholarships in any amount are always worth getting, and even though I did have to take out a few student loans, I’m thankful to have paid them back. I couldn’t even imagine my life if I had not attended Eastern.”

Christina said she not only learned academically, but she grew emotionally, physically, and socially in so many ways. She said because of the small-town setting, it forced her to get involved with campus life. “Involvement in college is crucial because it allows you to develop support groups that ultimately keep you going when the going gets tough.”

ENMU was the perfect size for Christina because it was small enough for her to get involved without feeling like she had to compete with thousands of students, but big enough so that she could always meet someone new.

Magician Connects with Audience

by Sharna Johnson- Portales News Tribune

Sure, there are tricks and flair involved, but according to Robert Smith (B.S. 01); the true magic at the heart of his performance is the connection he makes with his audience. Gathering a group of spectators around him, he performs his act close up, drawing in members of the audience to participate with him.

“It’s a great way for people to see magic up close, because pretty much all they get to see any more is on TV,” he said. “We trade fun back and forth and everybody’s having a good time.” Card and coin tricks and the popular “balls and cups” shell game are all part of an ever changing 25-minute routine the 32-year-old Albuquerque resident has performed at fairs around the country.

Smith performed 18 of his street magic shows at the Curry County Fair. At the half-way point, Smith said his fair experience has been one of the best he’s had.“Every show, the audience has been absolutely amazing,” he said. “Every show ... I’ve had at least 40, and that is very unusual for any fair... and the energy here’s really good every night.”

Smith said he likes to entertain all ages, but gets the greatest reward from families. “If you can make the kids laugh and giggle then you can make the parents happy,” he said.

Scholarships are Making a Difference

by Alex Weakley

Each year the ENMU Foundation awards scholarships to deserving students.

Debra Villanueva is just one of the many students receiving a scholarship for the 2011-2012 year. She is currently one of the recipients for the TRIO Scholarship and the Eloy and Savina Salcido Torrez Scholarship.

A Portales native, Debra returned to her roots after being away from her family for twenty-five years. After losing her mother to cancer, she realized that being close to her family was what she wanted most.

Majoring in Business and Information Systems, Debra is hoping to go back to her previous job working in higher education. “Being at Eastern has totally benefited me; it has allowed me not to have to worry about my finances.

I’m taking 17 credit hours and another 10 credit hours this summer. There is no way I could have done this without scholarships, plus the scholarships challenge you to maintain

While Christina attended ENMU she was involved with Chi Omega, Enchanters Dance Team, ASAB and what she considers most important—the ENMU Speech and Debate Team. “The speech team really helped me to discover myself and my opinions. It allowed for me to have a voice and changed my world while also making me a better broadcaster.”

Christina said her favorite professors were and always will be Dr. Anthony Schroeder and Dr. Timothy Ashmore. “They made such an impact in my life that I will never be able to repay them. They both believed in me and my potential.”

“I will always have my foot in broadcasting, and when I get too old for TV, I’ll continue in radio.”

Currently, she has a small advertising agency where she writes and produces TV and radio ads for a small list of clients. “Someday, when my kids head off to college, I would love to do this full time,” she said.

Christina said that one of her greatest accomplishments was when she was offered a TV meteorology broadcasting job in Chicago (a top three market). But at that point in her life she felt like she really didn’t want to leave the family life she had in Anchorage, Alaska.

“It killed me to not leap through a window of opportunity that may not come again, but I have no regrets. It did my soul good to be asked, and it did my soul even better to know what I really wanted so I was able to say no thank you.”

Christina has also received several local Goldie Awards through the Alaska Broadcaster’s Association including Best Entertainment Series, Best Comedy Series and Best Promotional Series, to name just a few.

“I met my best friends who to this day are still my best friends at ENMU.” Christina said they helped shape who she is today and that she would hate to think of not ever having met them if she had chosen another college.

While at many fairs Smith said he often sees parents drop off their children and let them wander the fair by themselves, he said the Curry County Fair seems to have more parents enjoying the activities with their children.“I really see a lot of parents that are staying with their kids. It makes for a much better show and everybody having a good time,” he said.

Starting his tricks at 14, Smith said he is a self-taught magician. Though he has a degree in communications from Eastern New Mexico University, Smith said a two-year stint

your GPA in order to even apply,” Debra explained. She said it would be different if she hadn’t received the scholarships because she’d have to get a job off campus to pay bills and wouldn’t be able to put 95percent of her time into classes like she does now.

Currently, Debra works for the College Success Program and is a member of TRIO which is a federally funded outreach program to help students with disadvantages continues to grow and prosper in their education.

She said that her favorite professor would have to be her Ceramics professor, Diane Cole. She struggles with the class, but is constantly being reminded to take her professor’s advice about creativity. Debra said the students have a saying, “I guess that’s why you are the teacher and I’m the student. You don’t have to be good at something to learn.”

“The fact that I’m 46 years old and entering my sophomore year makes me unique,” said Debra as she grinned. She said, “I always wanted to finish school and since my three kids are in college, I decided to go back. I was intimidated at first but who isn’t when they first come to college? ENMU is ideal for non-traditional students because of the small class sizes.”

Another life challenge that has shaped Debra happened

in broadcast news showed him he wanted something different for himself.“After two years with the Fox affiliate in Albuquerque, I decided I had a soul, (and) I got into a (career) where I could do what I wanted and make people laugh and have a good time,” he said.

Lexie Meyers of Snelling Staffing said her company sponsored a group of 460 special needs individuals and their caregivers for a day at the fair. The group got to spend two hours in the carnival where they were treated to complimentary rides and cotton candy, she said, and then during their lunch hour, the group was entertained by Smith.

“They were all clapping and cheering and he left a lot of smiles there,” Meyers said. “He was very personable and he took time for each and every person out there.”

a year ago when she suffered a minor stroke at work because of a hole in her heart. She said that after going through something like that you learn to appreciate the small things in life as well as what you ultimately want from it. Debra especially enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Debra said her life would not have been the same if not for ENMU. “I’m excited to see where I’m going to be in May 2014 and if I’m going to be doing the things I wanted or even be where I thought I would be.”

Alumni interested in giving back to help current and future students, please donate online at www.enmu.edu/ foundation.

ENMU Alumni, Robert Smith of Albuquerque performs his “Robert Magic Presents Street Magic Live” at the Curry County Fair.

Debra showing her ENMU pride

Class Notes

Joe Sando, (B.A. 49), who became the first Jemez Pueblo member to chronicle life in the tribe as a historian and writer, died September 13, 2011. He was 88. Sando had been an active member and founder of a number of boards, councils and commissions on Native American issues. He was widely known for his work on Pueblo life, with historians and scholars crediting him for being the first scholar from any of the New Mexico pueblos to tackle that life from an insider’s point of view. After studying at Eastern New Mexico University and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, he taught Pueblo Indian history at a number of institutions, including The University of New Mexico and the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. He later served as the director of the Institute of Pueblo Study and Research at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque and was a sought-after lecturer on American Indian issues around the country.

Creighton Hogan (M.S. 52 B.M.E. 49) passed away on June 7, 2011. He was 84. At the age of 15, Creighton joined the Navy. After being honorably discharged in Dec 1945, he headed back home. He worked briefly in the eastern New Mexico oilfields, but soon decided in the summer of 1946 to take advantage of the GI Bill for veterans and applied for admission to Eastern New Mexico College, now ENMU, where he majored in Music. In November of 1946 he married his wife Dorothy Ann Hargrove. He received his Bachelor of Music Education in May of 1946. Over the years, jobs as band director followed in various places. While teaching in San Fernando Valley, C.A. he switched from music to math teacher, although he retained his interest in music by singing in local choirs and choruses, and through developing an interest in barbershop harmony. He sang in several Barbershop quartets, and directed several Barbershop choruses over the years. This interest led him to a part-time job singing with Dapper Dans of Disneyland, a muchloved job for 9 years. In 1979 he and his wife moved to Kerrville, TX where he taught another 3 years before retiring.

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at 81 years. Jim was a Graduate Engineer at Eastern New Mexico University, Portales. Long term employee of Motorola Government Electronics Div., Scottsdale A.Z. and then Del Norte Technology of Euless, Texas.

E. Roger Hren (B.S. 59) went to Heaven to be with his Lord on November 15, 2010. Roger went to Albuquerque in 1965 to be a dentist with La Mesa Medical Center after serving in the US Air Force as a dentist. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marie.

Darwin Clay Simnacher (B.A. 65) 71, of Clovis, died, Jan. 1, 2012, in Dallas. He was born Sept. 13, 1940. He was a real estate broker, field geologist, and a crop identification specialist.

Ann Nagy, (A.A. 69) age 62, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Nagy; her son, Christopher Nagy, his wife Liz, and their four daughters Katherine, Jane, Rachel and Anna; daughter Beth Anne Parker and her husband Brad. Ann was an actively involved member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, and she volunteered much of her time to Casa Mesita Group Home.

HARRY “HANK” Burke (B.S.E. 73) a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his son Nick Burke, daughter Josephina Montoya and son-in-law Shane Montoya, all of Albuquerque, NM; his sister Barbara Franklin of Albuquerque NM; his brother Dan Burke of Phoenix AZ; as well as nieces, nephews and many close friends. Hank was born in Coffeville, Kansas. He was a graduate of Regina Coeli Catholic School, Saint Pius X High School and Eastern New Mexico University. Hank proudly served his country as a member of the United States Coast Guard and was a Vietnam Veteran. He started his career as an elementary school teacher and later became an engineer for Motorola. He retired in 2002 to take care of his father.

Bill Briggs (B.A. 68) passed away on June 24th, 2010, just 13 days after his 64th birthday. He was born in Clovis on June 11th, 1946. Bill was a drama major and performed in many theatre productions as well as working on the technical side in others. He was a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the honorary theatre organization. Following graduation, Bill went on to a successful career in advertising working in Rochester, N.Y, Miami and New York City. Bill is survived by his son Clayton of University Park, Md, and his sister Diane Langston of Burnet, Texas.

Virginia Garcia Chavez (M.E. 78 B.A.E 75) passed away September 22, 2011, at the age of 80. After receiving her degrees from Eastern, Mrs. Chaves taught second and third grades for 30 years at La Casita Elementary School in Clovis. She loved teaching. She also enjoyed sewing and made numerous quilts with her husband. She was active in the Foster Grandparent Program and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish.

Jennifer Lynn Good (B.S.E. 87) passed away peacefully on, Nov. 29, 2011, at Flagstaff Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 27, 1965, in Big Spring, Texas, and was raised in Arkansas and Aztec. She graduated from Aztec High School and then received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales and her master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Jennifer began her teaching career in Deming and then taught in Las Cruces and Albuquerque before moving to Holbrook in 1992. The following year she began work as a special education teacher at Park Elementary School.

Jose Martinez passed away December 14, 2011, at Artesia General Hospital. Jose was born July 3, 1981, in Roswell, N.M. He was the son of Christina L. Martinez and a lifelong resident of Artesia. Martinez was a two-time All-American and helped lead ENMU to LSC South Division championships in 1999 and 2000. He was a self employed DJ.

Coby Greenwalt passed on the night of December 2, 2011, in a car accident a couple of weeks shy of his 34th birthday. Coby was born on December 22, 1977, in Clovis, New Mexico to Buzz and Terri Greenwalt. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1996. After graduation, he attended and played basketball for ENMU. He was employed by BNSF Railroad as a conductor for almost 9 years.

Charlie Lee Morris, passed away in Clovis on January 25, 2012. Charlie, a dynamic basketball player, attended Texico High School. He graduated from Clovis High School and joined the United States Army in 1962. He went on to become a Sergeant in the United States Army where he served for 16 honorable years and did 3 Tours of Duty in Vietnam from 1965-1970. On returning stateside, he separated from the United States Army with an honorable discharge from Fort Campbell, Kentucky in 1976. In 1974 he married Delores Tolbert and they both moved to Farwell, Texas. Charlie returned to school at Eastern New Mexico University pursing his long cherished talent of drawing. Following his divorce in 1978, he relocated to Clovis, New Mexico and worked for the Clovis Public Schools for six years as a custodian.

ENMU Credit Card Announcment

Bank of America has announced that the Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association credit card will no longer pay a percentage of each retail transaction back to the ENMU Alumni Association and that the program ended on February 29, 2012. They are committed to continue to serve you as their cardholders. If you have any questions, you can contact them using the phone number on the back of your card.

A Sample Charitable Gift Annuity

Mr. Ralphie Greyhound- Age 75

5.80% Annuity

Property $10,000

1. Gift property to charity. Donor receives contract for annuity payment. Income tax deduction of $4,186 may save $1,172.

Principal $10,000 ENMU Fndtn. $10,000 (Approximate Value)

2. Annuity of $580.00 for one life. Tax-free amount $468.64. Estimated one life payout of $7,772. Effective payment rate 8.6%.

3. Quarterly payments for one life. Property passes to charity with no probate fees. There are also no estate taxes.

For your own customized confidential illustration based on your age and gift, call Noelle Bartl at 888-291-5524.

G. Stegall, Jr. (B.S. 53) Beloved husband of Betty G. McCulloch for 37 years, and loving stepfather of Ms. Patricia (Tom) Lucas family of Bedford, Texas, passed on January 10, 2012,

Updates

Yvette (Miller) Pace (B.S. 67) retired in 2008, after 30 years of teaching elementary students in Elida, Clovis, Lovington, and Los Lunas. Her and her husband moved to Tomball, Texas in June, 2011, for her husband’s health and to be closer to sons.

Mike Allen (B.S. 69) will be the speaker at the OSHA Annual Oil and Gas Safety Conference in Ft Worth on SafetyCompass. He is founding Partner of The RAD Group, an International Safety Consulting Company. He has had articles published in EHS Today and other professional publications and will have his first book published this year.

Kendall (M.A. 1986 B.S. 84) and Kelly Richards have two sons Bryan (age 17) and David (age 14). Kelly is a teacher at a local elementary school in Georgetown (near Austin) and Kendall teaches mathematics at Southwestern University.

Mitchell L Paliga (B.M.E. 85) Went to Kuwait to perform at a USO show. With actor Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band which he has been playing in since 2009.

Donna Mowrer (B.S. 87) of Portales was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to serve as a judge for the Ninth Judicial District Court. Mowrer previously served as Deputy District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District and has held a number of roles as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office since joining in 2001.Mowrer replaces Judge Robert Orlik, who passed away in May. “Donna Mowrer has demonstrated that she is a dedicated public servant who is committed to upholding the law,” said Governor Martinez. “I am confident that she will continue to serve with integrity as a member of the Ninth Judicial District bench and will work hard on behalf of the people of Eastern New Mexico.”Prior to serving as Deputy District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District, Mowrer also held positions as Senior Trial Attorney and Assistant District Attorney in that office. She also worked for the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department for ten years as a juvenile probation and parole officer and supervisor. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern New Mexico University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Christine FadkeFeeney (B.U.S. 90) married Eric Feeney, both of Carrollton, Texas, on June 18, 2011 at Highland Park UMC. Christine is employed as project manager at Bauhaus Interiors Group. The groom is employed as a 911 dispatcher at DFW Airport.

Kristen (Wenzel) MtJoy (M.A. 98) is proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Pepper Jean MtJoy. She was born on March 30, 2011 in Austin, TX, and weighed 7 lb., 12 oz.. Pepper Jean joins sibling Gus (age 2)

Alumni reunite for Alisa Armijo Flickinger’s baby shower. (Three ladies pictured are “expecting) Pictured from left to right...Jenna Narvaiz Jones (B.A. 95) (expecting), Minda Leary (B.S.E. 96), Kerry Kiker (M.A. 03 B.S. 00), Alisa Armijo Flickinger (B.S. 99) (expecting), Kari (Menta) Tate (B.S. 96), Angie Felice-Buckner (B.S. 95) (expecting), Julia Lowe (B.S. 98) and Amy Fuller Chavez. (B.S. 96).

Clifford (B.S. 00) and Lauren Jones (B.U.S. 04) and sister Hope are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Henry Nolan Tyler Jones. He was born on August 29, 2011 and weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 inches.

Sandra Shieldnight (A.A. 01) and Coley Caldwell are happy to announce their marriage on November 29, 2008 in Walnut Grove, GA. They currently reside in McDonough, GA. They are also proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Evangeline (Evie) Caldwell. She was born on January 9, 2008 in Henry Medical, and weighed 6 lb., 8 oz. Sandra said, “After my AA from ENMU I transferred directly into Emory University and graduated with my BA in Women’s Studies and Anthropology minor-2004. In January 2010, I began a dual Master’s and Teacher Prep Program at Walden University. Next year, I will begin my Education Specialist degree majoring in Instruction and Curriculum at Lincoln Memorial University in TN.”

Kat Combs (B.S. 01) has received the Certificate of Merit award for the state of New Mexico from the national Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Stefanie L. (Sanchez) Juliano (B.S. 04) got married to Lisa Juliano on November 23, 2009, in Darien, CT; at Tilly Pond Park. Stephanie graduated from the National Hypnotherapy Training Center and earned her National Certified Hypnotherapist License. She is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, the oldest and largest organization of its kind. Stephanie is currently attending the University of Phoenix where she is earning her Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling and will graduate in 2013. She currently owns her own business, Silver Lining Hypnotherapy & Therapeutic Services.

Martie Watson Chacon (B.S. 04) was married to James Chacon, ENMU Physical PlantMechanic Service Manager, on December 30, 2011. Martie is the Administrative Secretary for Title V at ENMU.

Brett Trembly (B.A. 05 )has launched the Trembly Law firm with offices in South MiamiDade County. The firm’s practice will focus on civil and commercial litigation matters. Brett received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University Of Miami School Of Law where he was active in the law school’s Mock Trial team. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Eastern New Mexico University, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish.

Jerry (B.B.A. 06) and Brooke Cordova (B.B.A. 06) welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on Dec. 29, 2011. Ava Brielle Cordova was 7lbs. 15 oz. and 20 inches. Her big brother, Nevan, who turned two on Dec. 27th was thrilled!

Timothy Finkenstadt (B.U.S. 11) and Katia Alfaro are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Matthew Christian. He was born on August 15, 2011 in Riverside, CA, and weighed 7 lb., 15 oz..

Ruby Lee (Worley) Montgomery, who was born on December 28, 1913, celebrated her 98th birthday in Albuquerque. She attended Eastern the first summer it opened while staying with her parents, the C. A. Worleys (Worley Mills). She came to Eastern to get her re-certification hours for her teaching certificate. Ruby remembers that all of the classes were in the current Administration Building; which at the time was only half the size of the current one, and that it was very hot in the classrooms!

Ruby enjoys family, friends, bridge and the Lobos basketball team. She likes to visit and have fun.

Mrs. Montgomery in the 1930’s

3rd Annual ENMU Alumni Association Golf Tournament & Social Event

July 13-14, 2012

Albuquerque Desert Greens Golf Course

If you’re interested in forming a four-person team or joining a team that needs an extra player, we’ll get you signed up. If you or your place of business would like to be a sponsor for this event, we’d love to talk to you!

A social will be held at Desert Greens for the participating golfers the evening of July 13. An additional social event for all area alumni will be held on the evening of Saturday, July 14 in Albuquerque.

For more information, contact Dawn Wolf-Taylor at 888.772.3668 or dawn.wolf-taylor@enmu.edu.

Toby Durham (B.U.S. 94) and Jerry Speer were joined in marriage on July 3, 2011.

The ENMU Effect

Let’s Hear from You.......Nominate an ENMU Alumni Let’s Hear from You.......Nominate an ENMU Alumni

Do you know of any ENMU alumni who have done Eastern proud?

Help us celebrate their accomplishments by nominating them for the ENMU Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni award! This honor is given annually during Homecoming to Eastern graduates who have exemplary achievements in their profession, in community service and outreach or in special causes and/or artistic endeavors. How about someone who has gone above and beyond in service to our university?

The annual ENMU Alumni Association Distinguished Serve award honors those who currently, or in the recent past, have provided a high level of service to Eastern, including non-ENMU graduates. Contact Dawn Wolf-Taylor, ENMU Alumni Affairs Coordinator, at 888.772.3668 or at dawn.wolf-taylor@enmu.edu to find out more!

The deadline for applications is May 1.

Please...

We are looking for alumni (living or deceased) of ENMU who earned any level of an education degree, and have demonstrated distinguished professional accomplishments, exceptional character, and commitment to community service. Do you know of one? Nominate an educator to the ENMU Hall of Honors. Inductees will be noted for their longterm talents to impart knowledge, inspire a willingness to learn, and instill confidence in the classrooms, schools or agencies to which they contributed. All nominating materials must be submitted to Dr. Harmon, Dean of the College of Education and Technology, and postmarked by June 6, 2012. Selections will be made by a committee consisting of ENMU administrators, faculty, staff, emeritus faculty and ENMU Foundation personnel. For an online nomination form, go to the College of Education ENMU home page (http://education.enmu.edu) go to “In the News” and click on “Information about Hall of Honors 2012.” Once you are on the Nominations for Educator Hall of Honor Requested you will find the nomination form on the left-hand side in the grey box. For more information email the dean, Dr. Harmon, jerry.harmon@enmu.edu.

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