ENMU Effect Newsletter - February 2015

The Effect

Alumni and Friends Making a Difference February 2015

Legendary Coach Jack Scott Passes Away by Adam Pitterman

On the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Eastern New Mexico University family lost a friend that transcended the title of coach: Jack Scott. Scott coached the Greyhound Football team from 1970-77, but his presence around the athletic department over the decades has been appreciated by everyone he came in contact with.

"Jack Scott's passing is obviously a great loss to his family. It is also a great loss to the ENMU community," said ENMU President Dr. Steven Gamble. "As a long-time football coach, Jack will always be a major part of our athletic heritage. I know of no other coach that has a more loyal following of former players than Coach Scott. He demonstrated a high level of integrity in all that he did, and I know that this influenced the lives of his players. Coach Jack Scott will be greatly missed."

"The impact that Coach Scott had on the lives of the young men he coached is immeasurable," said ENMU Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser. "Talk with them and they will attest that the reason they are successful can be traced back to the life lessons they learned from Coach Scott. To any coach this is the highest compliment."

"Coach Scott will be truly missed," said Greyhound Football Head Coach Josh Lynn. "He was respected, honored and loved by his former Greyhound Football players. There is not one of his past players that I have come across that didn't love Coach Scott. I believe that is a true measure of what kind of person and coach he was."

Scott's love for ENMU athletics and everything associated with it was contagious to everyone around him. His booming voice filled the hallways of Greyhound Arena with discussions of games, sage advice and simple words of encouragement. He was a profound impact on anyone involved with the Department of Athletic and University.

Fifth in victories among ENMU football coaches, Scott led the Hounds to 40 wins, with four winning seasons. His finest season came in 1975, when the Hounds posted an 8-3 season, which opened with a resounding 52-6 win at Oklahoma Panhandle State on the way to a 5-0 start. In 2008, he received the Distinguished Faculty Emeriti award from the ENMU Foundation.

Eastern lost a member of its coaching fraternity Dec. 3, 2014, as former football coach Jack Scott died in Lubbock of renal failure at the age of 85. Scott was the eighth coach in the history of the Greyhounds Football program, Scott coached from 1970 to 1977. He inherited a 1-9 squad and went 40-41-2 over eight years with four consecutive winning seasons from 1973 to 1976. He remains fifth in the Greyhound program in career wins.

Scott was hired by ENMU in 1970, following a 60-17-3 run over nine seasons at Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa. He remained the school’s wins leader until the college shut down in 1997. Scott also coached football and basketball for two years at Willow Lake High School in South Dakota before moving up to the college ranks.

Coach Scott’s friends and family have established a new naming opportunity in his honor in the soon to be constructed new ENMU Stadium. If Coach Scott made a difference in your life, please join us in this memorial recognition with a gift to the Stadium Campaign or to the Jack Scott Scholarship. All gifts combined will make a tremendous tribute to an ENMU legend. Contact the ENMU Foundation to donate.

“Jack Scott was a father and mentor to ALL his players. Players typically would arrive into his program as boys just out of high school. But after playing for Coach Scott, these once boys would leave Eastern as disciplined young men capable of being a success as they embarked on their new careers. For me, I was more fortunate to have him as a friend, best man at my wedding, confidant, historian, and truthful advisor—the success of MY life is credited to the dedication of his!”

-Jerry Wright (MS 78, BS 76) Outside Linebacker/Defensive End (74-75)

Above L-R: Terry Dillard (BS 80), Al Dillard (BS 78), Jack Scott, Jerry Wright (MS 78, BS 76), and Mike Dillard (MEd 78, BS 76) sharing a laugh during the reunion in 2011

Left: Randy LaFosse (BBA 80) visiting with Coach Scott during the 2011 reunion in San Antonio

Roberta Scott surrounded by former players and coaching friends of Jack Scott’s after the memorial service on Dec. 6. The love and admiration in the room was as profound as the football stories being shared that afternoon.

Sitting L-R: Joe Bob Martin (BS 78), Randy Mayes (BS 78), Coach Orlando Brown (Westmar), Elias Quintana (BBA 74), Roberta Scott, Coach Phil Lopez (MS 78), Chuck Pfaffle, Coach Jim Garfield (MS 90, BS 87)

Standing L-R: Coach Mel Holland (MS 77, BS 74), Pete Regetz (BS 78), Coach Don Carthel (MS 75, BS 74), Glenn Johnson (MS 87, BSE 81), Coach Rick Hodam (MS 74), Rusty Pounds (BBA 78), Kirk Potter (BS 78), Lance Farris (BBA 77), Carey Chambers (MS 84, BS 78), Jim Bob Martin (BBA 74), Louie Mora (BS 90), Coach Rod Hench (Westmar University)

Coach Jack Scott

Dear Eastern Alumni and Friends,

Welcome to the spring 2015 edition of the ENMU Effect newsletter. We’ve just completed a good fall semester, and we believe we have a lot of which to be proud (and grateful).

1. The 5,887 students enrolled for the 2014 fall semester were not only the most students ever enrolled, but enabled the University to record its 18th straight increase in fall enrollments. For the past two years, only one university in New Mexico had recorded an increase in its fall enrollments—that school is Eastern New Mexico University.

2. The General Obligation Bond for 2014 was passed by the citizens of New Mexico, providing $11 million for the renovation and conversion of the Golden Library into the Golden Student Success Center. We are grateful to the voters of our great state. We are also fortunate to have generous alumni and friends who have helped Eastern raise $12 million (so far) for construction of the multipurpose stadium. Construction should begin in April and the inaugural football game should be in September 2016.

3. The Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building renovation, funded by the 2012 G.O. Bond, is complete and JWLA welcomed back its students on Jan. 19. It is a beautiful state-of-the-art instructional facility. Thanks again to the voters in New Mexico.

4. In the fall, the University celebrated two important anniversaries—the 80th for ENMU and the 40th for KENW, our Public Broadcasting System television station. We also celebrated (and expanded) our athletic heritage by winning the Wagon Wheel football game against West Texas A&M and beating WT again in the Lone Star Conference play-off game. Not that we’re counting, but that’s two victories over the Buffalos in one year.

5. Not all was positive during the fall, however. Eastern lost three people who were—and always will be—important to the University and what it values: Officer Charles Perez, the epitome of what a police officer should be; Allison Stephens, one of ENMU’s all-time best supporters; and retired football coach Jack Scott, who inspired loyalty in his players beyond any coach I have known. All three passed away during the fall. We miss them (as well as others who passed) very much.

Thus ends the story of the 2014 fall semester and heralds the arrival of the 2015 spring semester. May it be equally as memorable.

Mathematics Graduate Mining Big Data at Stanford

Juan Banda (MA 07) was born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico. From an early age Juan loved computers. In Mexico, Juan attended the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua majoring in computer science and at the same time started a software company. Since Juan had family members who received advanced degrees in the United States, he decided to attend ENMU through the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) exchange program.

Juan came to ENMU in 2004 as an undergraduate student in computer science. Juan commented, “I came from a university with over 2,000 students in the computer science department alone. I felt that ENMU was just the right size so I could make an impact on the community and be noticed by my professors. In such a small and tightknit community, I felt lucky to have great mentors and be able to provide mentoring

for younger students as well. I also remember that my professors always had time to answer my questions.”

In 2005, Juan began his graduate work in mathematics at ENMU, serving as both a graduate teaching assistant and a resident advisor. Juan recalls both experiences as “very rewarding, an opportunity to experience a full range of people and an opportunity to make an impact in their lives.”

After graduating from ENMU, Juan pursued a Ph.D. in computer science from Montana State University, which he completed in 2011. Currently Juan is a post-doc at Stanford University’s School of Medicine where he applies large-scale data mining techniques for information retrieval on unstructured text data from electronic health records. Juan commented “my time as a mathematics graduate student at ENMU helped me to deal with new challenges in my life such as changing from astroinformatics to biomedical informatics or switching fields from computer science to mathematics.”

The CONAHEC Student Exchange Program provides an opportunity for students to study abroad at partner

Steve Gamble, president

universities, while paying tuition to their home institution. The visiting CONAHEC students at ENMU for the fall 2014 semester originate from the following countries: South Korea, Mexico, Spain and Brazil. ENMU has additionally sent students to study in South Korea, Finland and Spain. More information regarding the CONAHEC program can be found at conahecstudentexchange.org. ENMU students interested in studying abroad through CONAHEC should contact the Office of International Student Advising at international.advisor@enmu.edu

From ENMU to DC, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics

Matt Haley (Attended 86-88), a comic book artist, attended ENMU before starting his career.

“I originally went to Eastern to get away from Albuquerque; that’s where I’m from. I really enjoyed the instructors but I was already committed to drawing comics, so I didn’t go to class often,” Haley said.

When he was 20, Haley and his roommate quit school and went to Comic-con in San Diego, which resulted in them being hired. This lead to Haley drawing for the Dark Horse comic Ghost.

He started reading comic books when he was 4. “It was then that I decided I was going to be a comic book artist,” he said. Haley’s favorite super hero is Batman. However, his favorite to draw is Spiderman.

“When I was a kid Batman was still dark and creepy, while it was being drawn by Neil Adams. I read a lot of Spiderman as well, the stuff by John Romita. I was really into sci-fi comics as well,” he said.

Haley has worked for DC, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics, “The business has changed so much, and it’s weird saying this cause I think I’m still 22. The business used to be freer. From about 1990 to 2000 I was drawing Batgirl and Ghost.

“I’m not the greatest inker, but I love black and white. However, if you want to sell comics you should do them in color,” Haley said.

Aaron Lopresti was an artist that Haley had the chance to be mentored by. “He’s lightning fast and it’s really annoying,” Haley says with a twinkle after explaining that he didn’t pick up on that ability during his time with him.

Another artist that Haley had a chance to work with was Steve Rude, who drew Nexus and was Haley’s inker. “In my opinion, he’s probably one of the greatest figure artists,” Haley said.

Haley has also been able to work with Stan Lee on several occasions.

“I’ve worked with him enough he remembers my name,” he boasts proudly. He worked on Stan Lee’s Who Wants to be a

by Amy Waltner

Superhero show. How this came about is surprising. “Craigslist, I swear. I was looking through it and saw a posting about it, so I sent them a note saying they were going to need comic book art for it.”

Comics, however, is not the only thing Haley does. “I’ve actually gotten into live action directing. I realized that sitting in my room is what I don’t want to do. I joke that I’m an extrovert with an introvert’s job. Live action directing—that’s where I am going, and I love comics but the business has changed,” Haley said.

by Dr. Tom Brown

Photo courtesy of Stanford University

Photo by Allan Amato

Matt Haley

Juan Banda

Dr. Steven Gamble

ENMU Students Come to the Rescue

ENMU students are being praised for superhuman actions. It all came down to being in the right place at the right time.

Portales local John Reilly was trapped under his truck. John was working to jumpstart his truck when it suddenly started; still being in gear, it jolted forward knocking him down and pinning him under the tire.

Pink Hair for a Cause

Lance Garrison, a senior studying University Studies, was driving by and witnessed the horrific event. He ran over to the scene and tried desperately to free John. Lance said his first thought was, “I need help, I know I can’t do this alone.”

Then, two ENMU football players, Chevy Mikaele and Ben Langford, came running over from The Nazarene church across the street. Along with other church members, they worked to lift the extremely heavy truck two feet off the ground to pull John out.

John was transported to a Lubbock hospital, and survived thanks to the students who were at the right place, at the right time.

by Maurissa Munoz

“We firmly believe that God knew it was going to happen and that he put us here at the right place at the right time,” Ben explained. Chevy and Ben usually get to church later, going home after practice, but that time they went to the church right after practice. And Lance drove by in perfect timing.

They are giving the praise to God for the ability to lift the truck. Lance believes God used the church to save a life that day. After witnessing the tragic situation, he said, “All I could think about was how fragile life is, and how quickly it can change.”

Their heroics caught the news media’s attention around the world.

by Ariana Ramos

When Marissa Mowrer (projected BA 15) chose to continue her family’s legacy of attending ENMU after seeing how successful it had been for her grandfather, father, mother and sister. At ENMU she pledged the Delta Pi chapter of Zeta Tau Apla (ZTA), a women’s fraternity. ZTA is recognized for their philanthropy and sisterhood.

ZTA has taken a special interest in raising money and awareness for early detection of breast cancer. Marissa recalls, “I knew quickly how deep and special the charity and bond was to ZTA and I wanted to be a part of it.”

As 2014 director of philanthropy for her chapter, Marissa came up with some fun ways to inspire her sisters to help raise money for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. Once she let her sisters throw a pie in her face as an incentive and recently she offered to die her hair pink to help them reach the goal!

She set a fundraising goal of $1,500 and as she promised dyed her hair pink. To get her sisters to raise even more, she promised to dye her eyebrows pink if they raised an additional $1,500. They quickly met that goal and Marissa followed through, dying both her hair and eyebrows pink.

Her pink hair was noticed by many, and even caught her off guard when she’d see her reflection in a mirror. The pink hair ended up serving as more than just an incentive for his sisters to raise money. It created a talking point to spread the word about breast cancer awareness with complete strangers.

The ENMU Zetas have raised nearly $7,000 in just one year. They also have an annual 5K marathon this spring that will help them raise even more. One hundred percent of the funds they raise goes towards breast cancer education and awareness.

Marissa is thankful for the support that ENMU and Portales have provided to her sorority. She finds the University and community’s support align perfectly with ZTA’s main ideas of service and leadership. Marissa plans to take the accomplishments of her overall experiences at ENMU and in ZTA with her after her time at Eastern.

Joe Gallegos Paves the Way with ORIONhs.org

Dr. Joseph Gallegos (MS 94, BS 91) is the CEO of Orion Schools based out of Midland and Austin, Texas. Founded in 2007, Orion Schools is a fully accredited online private school that helps students achieve their goals of graduation.

Ireland, South America, Saudi Arabia and England are a few of the other countries from where Orion’s students come. Orion High School and Southern Dreams Youth of Mississippi are also long-standing partners assisting students in Mississippi that may have or will drop out of high school. The partnership is so fruitful that Orion hosts graduations at Alcorn State University. Orion Schools specialize in one-on-one interaction with students at all levels—elementary, middle and high school.

In years prior, Joseph was the Chief Academic Officer in Odessa, Texas. He also served as a high and middle school

principle and was the assistant superintendent in Portales for two years. “I got my start in education by teaching the foundational subjects—English and math,” he explained.

“My fondest memory of ENMU is the one-onone attention, which I have made a priority at Orion,” says Joseph.

Joseph said he knew when he was a child that his future goal was to become an educator.

The close knit tradition extends beyond academics for Joseph, who is one of six children, five of whom attended ENMU. Joseph and his siblings have made it a tradition to come back to ENMU for Homecoming each year.

New York Times Best Seller Darynda Jones

Darynda Jones (Attended) jumped into the world of professional writing as a middle-aged adult. She has been writing all of her life, and recalls making stories since age five, but was not a published author until age 45. She offers one bit of wisdom to her audience that resonates with her own journey, “The key to success is perseverance; keep doing what you love.”

Perseverance was certainly the key to Darynda’s success. She has two book series with St. Martin’s Press. The first series is the Darklight Trilogy, and the second is

an-going series called The Charley Davidson Series, which currently has seven books. Both series are in the paranormal mystery genre, and involve aspects of mystery, comedy, romance, and suspense. Darynda is a USA Today and NY Times bestselling author, and has received numerous prominent awards, such as a Golden Heart, a RITA and a Daphne du Maurier.

Darynda did not initially pursue a career of writing. She first attended UNM and earned a bachelor’s degree in sign language interpreting, and then worked for 10 years as an interpreter and an instructor. It was after college, while working, when Darynda really picked up writing in a more serious way. She began to take intentional time to work on manuscripts and getting published. She became published with her third manuscript, First Grave on the Right, by entering into the prestigious RWA Golden Heart contest, and winning the contest. She now writes as a full-time profession.

When Darynda worked as an interpreter, she attended ENMU and started a master’s degree in English.

by Ariana Ramos

by Maurissa Munoz

Darynda believes everything prepares a person to write. One thing that prepared her for her success was taking classes at ENMU. She had several influential instructors during her time at ENMU. She enjoyed her classes with Dr. Nina Bjornsson and valued her insights because they encouraged her to think in different ways. Darynda’s favorite class was one that was co-taught with Dr. Patrice Caldwell and Dr. Jack Williamson; she values the experience of being able to study under the great Dr. Williamson, “He is such an inspiration.” Dr. Williamson gave Darynda compliments on her dialogue and character development, which to this day are still her strongest points.

As a full-time writer living in Portales, Darynda has stayed connected with ENMU. She has been a guest speaker several times for the Jack Williamson Lectureship Series, and in 2014, she was the guest of honor for the event.

Lance Garrison Chevy Mikaele Ben Langford

Donita Massey Privett, Times Remembered Photography

Joseph Gallegos (center) with Adeeb Sawada and Bobby Herron, graduate learners from Mississippi

Marissa Mowrer

Darynda Jones

“Many thought the original $12 million campaign goal was out of our reach, but it was realized,” explained Noelle Bartl, executive director of the ENMU Foundation. “It is because folks believe in ENMU and the need for this new stadium on the main campus. They showed their support with their contributions. Thank you to all who committed to the campaign in 2013 and 2014. We need those of you who have still been thinking about joining the campaign to do so in 2015. The time is now to be a part of something big for ENMU’s future.”

If all goes as planned, construction for the new stadium will begin this spring with plans to open the new stadium in the fall of 2016.

What has been amazing so far with this stadium project is the number of individuals who are donating. Donations have come from local businesses, friends, and colleagues at ENMU and most importantly, students and former students. Donations have ranged from $25 to several hundred thousand dollars, and numerous donors have made pledges for annual donations. To make a donation or to inquire about starting a multi-year pledge, you can contact the ENMU Foundation office at 575-562-2412 or you can make a pledge online at enmu.edu/ donate or call the ENMU Foundation office.

Whiteheads Donate $500,000 to Stadium

In December, former football Greyhound Al Whitehead (BS 55) and is wife Lacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma contributed $500,000 to the Stadium Campaign. “Gifts of this magnitude are exceptional and will transform ENMU and Portales,” stated ENMU President Dr. Steven Gamble. “Their gift helped us to reach the $12 million mark sooner than we thought we would. Their leadership and friendship with ENMU is immeasurable. I’m thankful to all our Stadium Campaign supporters.”

“I’ve wanted ENMU to build a new stadium on campus since they built the one at Blackwater Draw,” explained Al Whitehead. “I treasure all that ENMU offered to me when I was a student athlete. My ENMU memories and lifelong friendships are indelible. Lacy and I are forever grateful to ENMU.”

The Whithead’s have a legacy of supporting ENMU that transcends the past fifty years. The couple understands the need to consistently support Starter Scholarships, Bench Club, the 2023 Endowment, as well as generously fund the Albert E. and Lacy Whitehead Endowed Scholarship in Marketing and the Albert E. and Lacy Whitehead Endowment for Theatre, the Slone Band Fund, Center Stage, and various other scholarships over the years.

Gift Opportunities

Upon completion of the project, who have contributed to the stadium Many naming opportunities have but there are many others that

$2,000,000 Multi-Purpose Stadium

$100,000 Greyhound Locker

$100,000 Ram Locker Room

$75,000 Greyhound Statue

$5,000 Park Benches

$5,000 Lamp Posts

$1,000 Individual Lockers

$500 Seat Back Area Plaques

12”x12” Engraved Brick

8”x8” Engraved Brick

4”x4” Engraved Brick

Please call our office to others that may still

Their contributions not only financially student scholarships, but also have to financially support ENMU Athletics two raffle grand prize trucks.

Al has been a dedicated member of since 1985, serving on many important the alumni scholarship program. As remains active in the ENMU Bench fundraising activities. “Lacy has even Al to serve on the Alumni Board for remarked Stephen Doerr, ENMU “This has meant a big commitment believe that both Al and Lacy bleed Graduating with a bachelor’s degree 1955, Al Whitehead founded and co-founded and is currently chairman and C.E.O. Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His side the entire time.

Al and Lacy Whitehead

Opportunities

project, ENMU will recognize all stadium campaign’s success. have already been locked in, are available.

Stadium Locker Room Room

Statue

Lockers Plaques on Seats inquire about these or still be available.

financially assist student athletes and been used to help inspire others

Athletics in past years by providing

the ENMU Alumni Board important committees and supporting

As a former Greyhound, he Bench Club and helps with many even been gracious enough to allow for more years than we can count,” Foundation board president. on Lacy’s part too! We all green with loyalty for ENMU.”

degree in business administration in co-founded several oil companies

C.E.O. of Empire Petroleum

His wife, Lacy, has been by his

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Class Notes—Updates

Dimas Chavez (BA 60) has a new autobiography entitled On My Own. He recounts his life including his time at ENMU. The book is for sales at the Los Alamos History Museum and on Amazon.com.

Elise (Smith) Haley (MA 69, BA 68) is the author of the book, Cheers and Tears in the Classroom, a collection of 114 classroom memories ranging from being a student in Carlsbad, NM, and ENMU to teaching junior high in Alamogordo, NM and NMSU-A. The book is in its second printing.

Robert W. (Bill) Piatt, Jr. (BA 72) is the author of the book, Catholic Legal Perspectives, 2d Ed., recently published by the Carolina Academic Press. He is a former dean, and a current professor, at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, TX.

ENMU Golden Library purchased Alejandra Miralle’s (BS 98) second book, Written with my Father. Alejandra is currently working on her third publication.

Gillian F. Andersen (BS 99, Instructor in Department of Languages and Literature) completed her Ph.D. in technical communication and rhetoric at Texas Tech University in May of 2014. She has been an instructor at ENMU since 2002, and resides in Portales with her husband, Dr. William Andersen, associate professor of physics at ENMU.

Tiffany Williams (BS 99) is currently working at the FOX Television Stations Graphics Hub in Tampa, FL as an artist/animator, creating 2D and 3D on-air animated graphics for all FOX owned and operated televisions stations across the country. She is enjoying life in Tampa with her life partner, Dave and their two cats and two dogs.

Draco Miller (MS 06, BS 04, ENMU Director of Student Life) has been named National Advisor of the Year by Campus Activities magazine.

Brittany Nielsen (BS 07) will begin her post as the weekday morning anchor for the Salinas, CA-based KBSW Action News.

Kristelle Siarza (BS 07) launched Siarza Social Digital, located in Albuquerque’s FatPipe ABQ ‘collaborative conduit’. Formerly, Kristelle worked for The Garrity Group Public Relations.

Kristen Rae Beltran (BS 11) graduated from Texas Tech School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Kristen graduated from ENMU at the age of 20 and was able to graduate from TT Law at 23, and aspires to be a licensed attorney by the age of 24. While working on her degrees, Kristen was a member of TT Military Law Association, a student ambassador, associate editor for the Journal of Biosecurity, Biosafety and Biodefense Law, and completed internships with The Innocence Project Texas and also with Cannon Air Force Base JAG office.

Judith Piepkorn (MSN 14, BSN 08) was a part of ENMU’s inaugural class for master’s in nursing. She will remain at the University as a professor of nursing.

ENMU College of Business Students earned first place in the Daniels Fund Ethics New Mexico Case Competition. UNM’s Anderson School of Management and NMSU’s College of Business hosted the competition.

Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Judith Haislett retired in the fall of 2014 after seven years of service. Dr. Jeffrey C. Long replaced Dr. Haislett and began Jan. 5.

Submit your updates online at enmu.edu/alumni, email to alumni.affairs@enmu.edu, or contact Alumni Affairs at 575.562.2125.

While everyone should talk with an attorney about a formal plan, there are assets you own that will automatically transfer to your heirs.

Small Steps

You can take some small steps today to ensure your loved ones are well cared for after you are gone. You can:

• Name beneficiaries for your retirement plan assets and life insurance.

• Designate Pay on Death or Transfer on Death beneficiaries for your investments, checking or savings accounts.

• Review and update your real estate and vehicle titles to include your beneficiaries.

Multiple Beneficiaries

Keep in mind that there are many ways you can pass on your assets outside of a will. You can designate multiple beneficiaries, taking care of your family and the causes most important to you. If you want to help further our mission, please consider making our organization a beneficiary in an amount or percentage of your choosing.

A Few Moments

You already have an estate. It only takes a few moments to make it work for you. Please contact us for free resources and assistance with planning your future.

Contact: Toll-free: 888.291.5524 noelle.bartl@enmu.edu or enmugift.org

ENMU to Offer Personal Financial Planning Program

Starting the Fall 2015 semester, ENMU’s College of Business will offer a Personal Financial Planning program registered by the Certified Financial Planner Board.

The CFP® is a professional certification that helps you to achieve success on personal financial planning career.

The CFP® program is designed for individuals working in the areas of financial planning, accounting, insurance, banking and investment.

Financial planning means much more than just investing. A financial planner should be

familiar with budgeting, planning for retirement, saving for education, managing taxes and managing insurance coverage.

The extensive training program allows CFP® holders to understand all the complexities of the changing financial climate and allows them to make the right recommendations to their clients. The program is accessible to any student around the world who has the ability to take online courses. ENMU boasts the most affordable tuition rates in the state of New Mexico and one of the most affordable in the country and is the only program offered in the state. Out-of-state students enrolling in six or fewer hours per fall or spring

semester pay tuition and fees at the low in-state rate. enmu.edu/tuition

In addition to the low cost, the program is very flexible and provides online, interactive distance learning to accommodate people’s busy lives. Furthermore, qualified students can complete the program in two years depending on their scheduling needs.

For more information, contact ENMU’s PFP Coordinator Dr. David Hemley at 575.562.2172 or david.hemley@enmu.edu or Dr. Janet Buzzard, dean of the College of Business, at 575.562.2343 or janet.buzzard@enmu.edu.

Chris (BS 03) and Hattie Foote (BS 03), pictured above, are the founding sponsors of the Coronado Turkey Trot that benefits Rady Children’s Hospital. The graduates first arrived in Coronado, CA 11 years ago on Thanksgiving. The Foote’s daughter was a patient at Rady.

L-R: Dr. Frederick Greene, Carla Aguirre, Rebekkah Beougher, Luis Aleman, Aurelio Gonzales, Jr., Rachelle Anderson, Katherynne Padilla and Dr. Wlamir Xavier

Class Notes—In Memory

Phyllis Veta Tunnell (AA 38), 96, passed away in October 2014. She attended ENMU when it was Eastern New Mexico Junior College and also attended New Mexico Highlands University. She married Hal Reed Tunnell (AA 38), who preceded her in death July 8, 1990. She taught in Portales and Gallup, NM, and in O’Donnell and Brownfield, TX.

50s

Robert Gail Whitehead (BA 50) passed away Nov. 2, 2014. During his second year in college he felt called to preaching. After graduating, he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth and graduated with a Master of Divinity in 1955.

Sol Morgan (BA 51), 87, passed away Nov. 29, 2014. He attended Freed-Hardeman University and graduated magna cum laude from ENMU.

Charles L. Fleming (BS 52) passed away July 1, 2014.

After graduating from Hobbs High School, he served in the U. S. Army. After an honorable discharge, he began his college education at ENMU, where he met and married Patsy Shadle (Attended 48-51). He played Greyhound Football, was a member of Alpa Sigma Omega Fraternity, served as student body president, and lived in Vetville while he and his wife welcomed the birth of their first child. After graduating from ENMU, he had a long career in the petroleum industry, traveled the world on assignments and retired from EXXON as a senior drilling superintendent.

Bobbie Ray Scott (BBA 52) passed away Nov. 3, 2014. Following his three years of service in the U.S. Navy and graduation from ENMU, he started teaching. In 1963, he relocated his family to Las Vegas and started Zuni Construction Company, which he owned and managed for over 30 years.

Billy Bob Williams (BBA 57) passed away Oct. 13, 2014. He attended ENMU, where he met his wife of 56 years, Ann Fair (AA 57). Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his tour of duty, he was appointed as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During his career with the FBI, he was stationed throughout the U.S., eventually retiring in Portland, OR.

George Orville Martin (BA 58) passed away Nov. 21, 2014. After high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served three years during the Korean Conflict. George returned to Portales and sought a degree from ENMU. After graduating, George traveled the world as a civilian worker for the Department of the Army in Logistics. Upon retirement he worked for Cannon Air Force Base Exchange for several years.

60s

John Deral Collie (MA 61) passed away Sept. 29, 2014. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He married Blanch Ada Keating (MA 61) and together they received their bachelor’s degrees from Hardin Simmons University and master’s degrees from ENMU. As educators they worked for the Lovington Public Schools, New Mexico Junior College, and the Santa Fe Public Schools, before relocating to the Fort Worth, TX area.

James Harold Simms (BBA 62) passed away Nov. 12, 2014. Following his graduation from Eastern, he relocated to Amarillo and spent his life in public service. Among his accomplishments he was President of Kids Inc. Amarillo, TX; President of the Board of Childrens Learning Center; President of the Amarillo School Board; President of the Board of Managers Amarillo Hospital District; served nine years as Amarillo City Commissioner; was appointed by Governor George W. Bush as Executive Chairmen Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees; and was also tapped by Governor Rick Perry to the State Securities Board.

Roy L. Dickinson (BS 63) passed away Oct. 10, 2014. He received degrees in History and Social Science from ENMU, then attended night school at the Indiana University Law School in Indianapolis. He graduated from Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1967. Roy served briefly as juvenile referee and deputy prosecutor, then as public defender for over 30 years. Roy demonstrated his devotion to the youth by visiting with his juvenile clients every Sunday at the detention center. Roy also maintained a general practice law firm and title insurance business. Roy received the Centennial Service Award for Public Defender in 1996, the Gideon Award acknowledging his outstanding service as Juvenile Public Defender in 2002, and the prestigious Atticus Finch award attesting to Roy’s compassion and zealous advocacy for his clients in 2012.

Marie (Franse) Mackechnie (MA 63, AA 37) passed away Nov. 18, 2014. She was born in 1917, the first of 12 children. She earned her associate degree at ENMU when it was Eastern New Mexico Junior College, then returned later to continue her education. She taught elementary education in Grady, Tatum, and Clovis, NM.

Charlotte Allyne Jane Garnett Pearce (BA 67) passed away Dec. 4, 2014. In 1965 at 40 years of age, she simulataneously earned both her bachelor’s degree at ENMU and her master’s degree from Texas Tech University. She began teaching at New Mexico Junior College and later became a guidance counselor.

70s

Jerome Anthony Zawadzki (Attended 73-76), 59, passed away Nov. 30, 2014, after a five-year battle with brain cancer. He transferred from ENMU to UNM to finish his degree and find work in biology research. Not finding work in a research lab, Jerome volunteered his services at a UNM cancer research lab until they hired him. His work there led him to a distinguished 35-year career in biotechnology research and industry. He retired from Becton Dickinson Biosciences in 2013.

Joan Roberts (Attended 74-76) passed away Nov. 28, 2014. Joan and her husband traveled the world following work and rodeos until settling down in Arizona. They established a roofing business, of which Joan was secretary and bookkeeper. They later moved to Portales to be near family. Joan studied Library Science at ENMU and became a New Mexico Certified Librarian - Level I and II. She worked at the Portales Public Library, and while putting herself through college, she graduated two daughters.

Jane Elizabeth Batson (MEd 76, BS 70) passed away Sept. 27, 2014. She was passionate about helping others, and did so through grant writing for over 30 years. She helped gain millions of dollars for community projects. Throughout her lifetime of service to Roswell and the state of New Mexico, Jane received many awards for her work in the community and state wide.

Richard G. Stag (BBA 76) passed away Oct. 20, 2014. Richard served in the U. S. Air Force for 20 years, 10 of which were at Cannon AFB. After graduating from ENMU, he continued on to complete his Doctorate of Education from the University of South Dakota.

Celia Denise Trimble (MA 77, BS 76) passed away Dec. 7, 2014 after a long hard battle with cancer. She graduated from ENMU with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She graduated from St. Mary’s University with her Law Degree in 1982. She began her practice of law in Abilene and continued there until her death. She was a certified mediator and board certified in family law, a member of Academy of Family Law Specialist, and chair of the Family Law Examination Committee for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The family requests that memorials be made in Celia’s honor to Rescue the Animals, 4620 North 1st St., Abilene, TX 79603; or to the Celia D. Trimble Memorial Scholarship at the ENMU Foundation.

Deborah Gail Parkhill McCarty (AA 78) passed away Sept. 8, 2014. She graduated from Tucumcari High School and earned her associate degree at ENMU.

Pastor Vacy L. Hamilton (AA 79) passed away Nov. 26, 2014. After graduating as high school salutatorian, she attended Wayland Baptist University where she was the first African American on the basketball team. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology and her New Mexico post-secondary teaching license from ENMU. She has been active in church all of her life

where she served in different capacities including; Missionary President, BTU teacher, music/choir director, counselor and church pianist.

80s+

Jamie Kay (Southard) Moorhead (MA 89, BS 87) passed away Oct. 13, 2014 after a two and a half year battle with ALS. She grew up near Portales, where she taught Sunday school, graduated from Elida High School and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology from ENMU. She was a clinic director of Lakes Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, in Terrell, TX and was co-owner and manager of Moorhead Epps Funeral Home in Gun Barrel City, TX.

Kenneth “Scooter” Taylor (Attended 03-07), 29, passed away Nov. 12, 2014. He graduate from Midland High School and attended Navarro College, Kansas Wesleyan University, and ENMU, before receiving his degree in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology at Midland College.

Jackson Kirby Baker (BS 10) passed away Oct. 30, 2014. In high school Jack developed a serious long-term illness, causing him to eventually miss three consecutive years of school. He graduated in 1950 as one of Hobbs High Schools oldest graduates ever, a pattern that he was to repeat throughout his life. After graduation, Jack was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he enrolled in classes at the University of New Mexico, where he met and married Ellen Wesley, who shared his dreams of travel, adventure, and a love of the arts. With his degree not quite completed, Jack reenlisted and over the next 19 years they traveled and indulged their love of the arts. In 1976, Ellen died, and three years later, Jack retired. In 1989, he returned to Hobbs filled his time his time with aerobic classes at New Mexico Junior College, which led him to pursue academic classes as well. He graduated Magna cum Laude with his associate degree at the age of 65. Then he graduated Magna cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. He returned to UNM to finish the first degree he started nearly four decades earlier, and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from UNM. Then in 2003, Jack registered for classes at ENMU. Over the next seven years while battling multiple health problems, he maintained a 4.0 grade point average, earned membership in the National Scholars Honor Society, and completed all requirements for yet another bachelor’s degree. At his May 2010 graduation ceremony, President Gamble announced that Jack was the school’s oldest graduate ever. He received a standing ovation from the thousands in attendance at Greyhound Arena that day as he received his third and final bachelor’s degree at the age of 80.

Allison Stephens (Friend of ENMU) passed away Dec. 2, 2014. She was born in 1971 to Jean and Harold “Bud” Stephens (BA 51). Allison kept very busy with her volunteer work. During her adult life she volunteered in the libraries at James Schools and the Portales Public Library and was a volunteer secretary for the Wesley Foundation at ENMU. Most recently, she was involved with the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary, Pi Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Prayer Shawl Group at FUMC and the Esther Circle of United Methodist Women. She loved music and participated in the church choir, and was a member of the Friends of Music at Eastern.

From the 1952 SilverPack Charles Fleming and his infant son at a Student Council Meeting

When Kayla Paulk (Instructor of Music) took a group of ENMU students to sing at the Beehive last year, she introduced Colton Hardy (pictured above) to Allison, and Allison asked, “Are you my Colton?” Colton was a little surprised and didn’t understand what Allison meant until she clarified that he was that year’s recipient of her music scholarship. Colton was thrilled to meet his generous benefactor.

The ENMU Effect

BUY A BRICK BUILD A STADIUM

Be a part of the new stadium by purchasing a brick for you or a loved one. Bricks make great gift ideas too. The bricks will be placed near the entrance of the new stadium and will be engraved in ALL CAPS with the text you choose.

Three sizes to choose from:

4x8—Three lines of text, 18 characters

$150 for first brick, $50 for duplicate brick memento

8x8—Six lines of text, 18 characters

$250 for first brick, $75 for duplicate brick memento

12x12—Nine lines of text, 23 characters

$350 for first brick, $100 for duplicate brick memento