ENMU Effect Newsletter - August 2007

The ENMU Effect Alumni & Friends Making a Difference

August 2007

We would like to welcome you to the first edition of a new newsletter…The ENMU Effect. Alumni have shared that they missed hearing about all our ENMU alumni, so this newsletter is designed with you in mind. It is a newsletter about you. It is about how your time at ENMU as students impacted your current careers and how many of you continue to help ENMU. This publication will feature unique alumni stories as well as stories about alumni who continue to help ENMU… hence the name, The ENMU Effect

Be sure to review the Homecoming 2007 schedule and plan to attend all the October 5-7, 2007, weekend events.

Class Notes is back!!! Be sure to review the Class Notes about what your former classmates may be up to these days and go online at www.enmu.edu to view more alumni stories as well as update what’s going on in your world.

This is your publication! So, share your comments, suggestions and criticisms so that this piece truly interests you…our alumni, our friends. You are important to us, and we hope you enjoy what you read on these pages. –Noelle Bartl, Director, ENMU Foundation, and Janice Cowen, Coordinator, Alumni Affairs

NEW “Educators Hall of Fame” Nominations Requested

The new ENMU College of Education and Technology “Hall of Fame” is designed to honor education alumni who have demonstrated distinguished professional accomplishments, exceptional character, and a commitment to community service. Honorees are noted for their long-term talents to impart knowledge, inspire a willingness to learn, and instill confidence in the classrooms, schools, or agencies to which they contributed.

Beginning in 2007 the ENMU College of Education and Technology “Hall of Fame” will accept nominations for qualified candidates who have graduated from ENMU or its predecessor institutions since 1935. The award is a symbol of the respect and admiration held by ENMU and the College of Education and Technology for these honored individuals.

The Education “Hall of Fame” recognition serves to encourage similar excellence by current students, faculty, and friends

Volunteer Recognized for 29 Years of Service

of ENMU. In addition to being identified in the “Hall of Fame” with a picture, a plaque of the inductees shared accomplishments will be permanently displayed. An online version will also be placed on the College of Education and Technology website.

Selection Criteria:

1. Alumni of ENMU who have earned any level of an education degree.

2. Has a long and distinguished career in education; retired or not.

3. Professional accomplishments, exceptional character, and community service may be verified by testimonies identifying talents to impart knowledge, inspire a willingness to learn, and instill confidence in students.

4. Candidates may be nominated from private or public school careers; as classroom teachers, administrators, or counselors; and from primary, elementary, secondary, or higher education levels.

To submit a nomination or learn more about the new College of Education and Technology “Hall of Fame”, please contact the Dean of the College of Education and Technology, Dr. Jerry Harmon, at 505562-2443.

Ms. Frances Richardson of Alto, N.M., was recognized at the annual ENMU Foundation Summer Barbecue at the ENMU President’s home in Portales on June 30, 2007, for her twenty-nine years of service to the ENMU Foundation from August 1978 through April 2007. Ms. Richardson was committed to the success of Eastern New Mexico University through her dedicated leadership. Along with the other ENMU Foundation Board of Directors, she helped increase the Foundation assets from $5,658 in 1978 to $7,167,815 as of February 28, 2007. The ENMU Board of Regents publicly recognized Ms. Richardson with a formal resolution recognizing her years of dedicated service to ENMU.

Photographed with Ms. Richardson are ENMU Regents Marshall Stinnett, Alva Carter and Jay Gurley along with the ENMU Foundation Board President Stephen Doerr. Longtime ENMU Foundation board member Mr. Tommy Joe Smith of Clovis, N. M., was also recognized on June 30th for his twenty-seven years of service to the ENMU Foundation.

ENMU Foundation Receives Over $1.4 Million in Donations

The ENMU Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that alumni and friends have contributed over $1.4 million to ENMU scholarships and top university funding priorities in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. A tremendous THANK YOU to all who helped us wrap up another successful year. Every gift makes a tremendous difference at ENMU.

The ENMU Foundation does not charge an administration fee on your contributions, so 100% of your gifts are allocated exactly where you intended it. We simply ask our alumni to remember the ENMU Foundation as one of your top funding priorities when choosing which charities you support annually. Education is one of the best ways to change not only one life but many lives.

We appreciate those who give annually to support scholarships and departmental needs and those of you who also remember ENMU in your estate planning. You are all making a difference one student at a time.

For more information on how to contribute and/or volunteer your time and talents to advance ENMU for the future, please call Noelle Bartl toll free at 888-291-5524.

Roswell Couple Established 2nd Charitable Gift Annuity with the ENMU Foundation

1957 ENMU graduate Roy Isler and his wife, Leona Isler, of Roswell, N.M., presented ENMU $50,000 in April 2007 establishing their second Charitable Gift Annuity with the ENMU Foundation.

Roy Isler speaks highly of his former professors and administrators including Dewey Langston, Leroy Pinnell, C.B. Wivel, Ira C. Ihde, Carl Parker, Thelma Mallory, C. M. Stookey, P.M. Bailey, Henry Hahn and the list goes on. They attribute much of their “reasonably successful” life to ENMU. “We had to borrow money to even get married,” said Roy, “but it is the fine faculty and administrators at ENMU, more so than Texas Tech, who we owe so much gratitude to over all these years.”

Their philanthropic generosity will establish the Reid Allen Isler Memorial Scholarship Fund for education, fine arts and pre-med students. They both adamantly believe that “It was simply our time to give back.”

The Islers established their first Charitable Gift Annuity in the amount of $300,000 with the ENMU Foundation in 2005. Charitable Gift Annuities start at $10,000 and traditionally provide better interest rates than certificates of deposit that are also guaranteed for life, offer significant tax benefits, and an opportunity to make a charitable gift to the ENMU Foundation. For more information on donations, call Noelle Bartl at 888-291-5524.

Thank you to everyone who supported ENMU during Campaign Eastern. Campaign Eastern was a campaign to build alumni support from April 1, 2003, through March 30, 2007. During this multi-year campaign, over 1,000 alumni made financial contributions totaling more than $3,195,850.43 for scholarships and departmental support.

Thank you to all alumni and friends who supported ENMU via Campaign Eastern for making this possible. A new plaque recognizing donors of $500 and above has been made and will be displayed at ENMU.

Noelle Bartl Janice Cowen

2007 Eastern New Mexico University Homecoming at the Forum

Join us for 2007 “Homecoming at the Forum” – At the center of most Roman cities was a big open space called the Forum. People met there to do business, sell and buy things, see their friends, find out the news, and go to school. Attend Homecoming at Eastern New Mexico University, and be at the center of this special event!

Friday, October 5

Shotgun Start 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

ENMU Golf Scramble

Format: 4 Person Scramble (Form your own team or we will pair you)

Entry Fee is $50 per person. You may sign up by contacting Don or Neva McDaniel, Portales Country Club Pro Shop (505) 356-8943, or Norma Stroik, ENMU Athletics (505)562-2153. Lunch will be served from 12 – 1 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Alumni Registration — Campus Union Lobby

Stop by the registration area of the Homecoming Forum. The Office of Alumni Affairs will be giving out nametags, buttons and other surprises. This is an opportunity to update your address and e-mail information — we don’t want you to miss out on receiving announcements to events and other important alumni news! Home-grown Portales peanuts and local information will also be provided compliments of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Tickets to the Hall of Honors Homecoming Football Game will be available for purchase at the information desk in the lobby.

9:30 a.m.

Regents’ Meeting — Regents’ Room

Regents will assemble in the Administration Building for their traditional Homecoming meeting. The regents are Pauline Ponce of Roswell, Jay Gurley of Clovis, Marshall Stinnett, Charles Britton and Alva Carter of Portales.

12:00 p.m.

50-Year Class Reunion Luncheon — Pecos Room

A fifty-year reunion is something to celebrate! This is a great opportunity to share your memories with classmates and renew old ties with the University. The weekend kicks off Friday with alumni registration in the Campus Union Lobby and a luncheon at noon in the Pecos Room. Dr. Gamble, ENMU president, will stop by to visit and give an update on the University. Then hold on tight as we board the carts for a campus tour provided by the President’s Ambassadors.

12:00 p.m.

ENMU Alumni Association Past President’s Luncheon — Zia Room

The meeting will now come to order! All past presidents of the ENMU Alumni Association are invited to join current board members for a luncheon in the Zia Room. Just like past rulers of the Roman Empire, you ruled the Alumni Association with dignity and respect. We would like to honor you during the homecoming festivities for your time and dedication to Eastern.

3 – 5 p.m.

COPE Reception — COPE Center, 1700 South Avenue I

The Council of Professors Emeriti will sponsor a special reception for emeritus and former faculty members. Current faculty, alumni and members of the community are invited to attend this event.

5 – 6:45 p.m.

Student Picnic — Dallan Sanders Plaza

The Homecoming Forum will no doubt be continuously filled with crowds of people at the cookout on the Dallan Sanders Plaza preceding the pep rally and bonfire. Students, faculty and University personnel are invited to take part in a delicious outdoor picnic sponsored by Sodexho.

6 – 8 p.m.

Alumni and Friends Social—Casa del Sol (formerly the home of Dallan and Mickey Sanders)

The center of activity for alumni and friends will be a casual cookout located at Casa del Sol, 1401 W. 17th St. (across from the University tennis courts). Special guests will include recipients of the Alumni Association and ENMU Foundation Awards and the Hall of Honors inductees, as well as the Reunion Class of 1957 and the Undefeated 1957 Football Team. Just like the Forum, make this a place to meet up with friends or meet new ones!

8 p.m.

Bonfire — Greyhound Arena

Friday night has never been hotter! Join the ENMU cheerleaders and athletic teams along with Greyhound Sound for a spirit-filled pep rally and the lighting of the bonfire. All students, alumni, friends and University personnel are invited to take part in this traditional event. Greyhound and Zia coaches will deliver the inside scoop for the weekend’s athletic events and the 2007 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced!

Saturday, October 6

8 a.m.

The ENMU Foundation 32nd Annual Breakfast — Campus Union Ballroom

Homecoming 2007 marks the 32nd ENMU Foundation Breakfast to honor donors. Everyone is invited to attend the breakfast. Free tickets are mailed to donors and special guests to this annual event. For all other guests, it is $10 per person. Advance tickets can be requested by calling the ENMU Foundation toll free at 888-291-5524. Serving begins at 7:30 a.m. for early arrivals. During the breakfast program, ENMU Foundation and ENMU Alumni Association awards will be presented. Members of the Class of ‘57, Greyhound Hall of Honors inductees, and Distinguished Emeritus Faculty Award recipients will be recognized. Seating is limited so request your tickets early.

10:30 a.m.

The Homecoming Parade — West First Street

Gladiators, musicians in ancient costumes, two-wheeled horse-drawn chariots and Roman emperors will march in this celebratory event. Greyhound Sound will participate along with many student organizations, community schools, politicians and local businesses. The parade moves downtown (beginning at East First and Abilene) toward the ENMU campus. Please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at ENMU Station 48, 1500 S Ave K, Portales, NM 88130 or call (505) 562-2125 for entry information. This year’s parade promises to be one of the best, so get there early to claim your spot along the parade route!

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Sodexho Buffet — Campus Union Dining Hall

Immediately following the parade, join us for the traditional buffet of delicious carved meats, salads, vegetables and pie in the Campus Union Dining Hall. This is a Roman feast at its finest, and everyone is invited; no reservations are needed. Tickets will be available at the door for $8 per person.

12 – 2 p.m.

Tailgate Barbeque — Greyhound Stadium

ENMU Student Government will be hosting a tailgate barbeque at Greyhound Stadium. Students, along with the public, are invited to grab a hotdog or hamburger with all the trimmings, listen to great music and get into the spirit of Homecoming 2007!

12 – 2 p.m.

Alumni Hospitality Tent — Greyhound Stadium

The ENMU Alumni Association and ENMU Foundation are hosting a pre-game hospitality tent at Greyhound Stadium for alumni, faculty and friends. Plans include a tea bar, ice cream, sodas and other goodies. Chat with friends, Homecoming award recipients and past football players, including the Undefeated ’57 Football Team. Register for giveaways and get fired up to cheer the Greyhounds on to victory. At halftime, alumni and friends are invited back to visit with friends and classmates.

2 p.m.

The Hall of Honors Homecoming Football Game — Greyhound Stadium

The Homecoming game will match the Greyhounds against the Angelo State University Rams at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. Homecoming spirit and rivalry will be strong! Halftime activities include the presentation of the Homecoming King and Queen and their court and the induction of the 2007 Greyhound Hall of Honors recipients: Jerry Blakely, Travis Howe, Joe Martin, Kim PaschallNeighbors, Teresa Ramos and Jamie Soistman-Giddens. Winners of the 2007 ENMU Homecoming floats will be announced along with the local business sponsors for this event.

• 50th Class Reunion

Members of the class of 1957 will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion with a special luncheon in the Pecos Room of the Campus Union on Friday, Oct. 5. Please stop by and sign in at the Homecoming registration table in the Campus Union lobby to receive your special buttons and gifts! As a special guest, you are invited to attend the ENMU Foundation Breakfast on Saturday morning where your group will be recognized for this special celebration.

• The ENMU Campus Bookstore

Eastern apparel and other souvenir items will be sold in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore on campus Saturday morning and at Greyhound Stadium from noon until after the game.

• The Greek Connections

Rekindle fraternal ties and discover homecoming activities planned by the sorority and fraternity chapters of ENMU. Contact Cindy Speck, Panhellenic advisor at (505) 7606205 for more information.

2007 Homecoming Honorees

Award recipients will be honored at the 32nd Annual ENMU Foundation Homecoming Breakfast on October 6, 2007, 8 a.m., Campus Union Ballroom. For more information, contact the ENMU Foundation office at 505-562-2412.

2007 Alumni Association Awards Recipients

Distinguished Service Award

Margie Bryant (and husband, Allen, who passed away in June, 2007) Clovis, New Mexico

Honorary Lifetime Alumni Award

The Honorable Pete Domenici Roswell, New Mexico

Outstanding Alumni Award

Deborah Sawyer Chicago, Illinois

Clifton M. Smith

Watkinsville, Georgia

2007 Greyhound Hall of Honors

Football

Jerry Blakely Littlefield, Texas

Joe Martin Bulverde, Texas

Rodeo

Travis Howe Crossroads, New Mexico

Softball

Kim Paschall-Neighbors Leander, Texas

Women’s Basketball

Theresa Ramos

San Jose, California

Women’s Volleyball

Jamie Soistman-Giddens

Lubbock, Texas

2007 ENMU Foundation Awards

Business of the Year

Southwest Canners Portales, New Mexico

Philanthropists of the Year Volunteer of the Year

Jan Smartnick Portales, New Mexico

Jack and Ladeane Murphy

Irving, Texas

A Healthcare Plan Designed for Recent Grads

Attention 2007 Graduates

Did you know that when you graduate you might not be covered under your parents’ medical plan? The ENMU Alumni Short Term Medical Plan is designed to cover the medical needs for recent graduates who are between jobs or are waiting for employer coverage to begin.

The Short Term Major Medical insurance program bridges the gap between graduation and your first job!

Our Plan provides:

• Up to $2 million in medical benefits

• Choice of doctor or hospital

• Affordable rates (less than COBRA)

The 1957 undefeated football team...

will celebrate their 50-year reunion when they return to campus in October for the 2007 homecoming activities. The pride of every student of Eastern rose a notch during the 1957 football season — and justly so, for a team that became the first to complete a varsity season undefeated in the history of the University. Nine opponents fell before the Hounds’ mighty attack, while one was more than satisfied to settle for a tie with the twelfth nationally-ranked pack.

The team will be joined by the ’57-’58 basketball team, cheerleaders and many friends. Team member Buck Wilson and Coaches B.B. Lees and Carl Richardson will host this much anticipated event, where many “remember when” stories will be exchanged.

And that’s the story — a bunch of little guys that, when combined, made something big: the undefeated 1957 Greyhound football team.

Eastern Students Receive Alumni Scholarships

Twenty ENMU students were selected to receive 2007-2008 Eastern Alumni Association Scholarships totaling $20,000. This scholarship was established in 1993 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors to provide financial assistance to ENMU graduates’ children and grandchildren pursuing their degrees at Eastern. The MBNA affinity credit card program sponsored by the Association produces income for the scholarships. To date, $88,650 in scholarships has been awarded.

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4th Annual Shrimp Boil

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Bringing alumni and friends together through a variety of events is what the Office of Alumni Affairs enjoys doing. The 4th Annual Shrimp Boil, hosted by the Portales ENMU Alumni Chapter, was held at the Portales Country Club with over 200 guests in attendance. Through donations and ticket sales the event raised over $3,500.

The end result of this successful event was to help Portales High School students attend ENMU! Five $500 scholarships were awarded for the 2007 fall semester to Victoria Baca, Orlando Shelly, Sasha Parker, Latasha Ulibarri and Jennifer Madrid.

The ENMU Alumni Association offers scholarships every year to encourage and help support ENMU students. Recipients are chosen each year at the annual winter meeting of the ENMU Alumni Association Board of Directors. The deadline for the 2008–09 scholarship is Jan. 10, 2008. Interested students may contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 888-772-3668 or e-mail brooke.parker@enmu.edu.

Front Row: Janelle Henry, Portales; Desiree Markham, Portales; Celena Cordova, Portales; Chelsey Polich, Portales; Oma Creighton, Portales. Back Row: Andrew McCraw, Lovington; Shay Daugherty, Elida; Matthew Morin, Bloomfield; and Stephanie Swann, Las Cruces.

Shannon Osborne (BS ‘03, MA ‘05) lives in El Paso, TX. She holds the position of Student Development Coordinator at the University of Texas. While attending ENMU she was involved in numerous groups on campus. She was an active member of Chi Omega, ASAB (Associated Student Activity Board) and Campus Comedy Chair. Ms. Osborne also worked in the housing department as a resident assistant in Bernalillo Hall and hall director at Curry Hall.

Cyrus Hendren (BS ‘68, MA ‘76, and Ed.D ‘88). Cyrus is currently working on restoring a small cemetery and several home improvement projects. His past experiences have included many leadership roles, and he is retired military. In the military he served as a Naval Flight Officer from 1968-1976 and a Naval Officer from 1976-1994.

Gerald Tiffin (BME ‘63, MME ‘64) received two degrees from Eastern New Mexico University, a bachelor of music education and a master of music. Gerald has performed music professionally and has an extensive career in computer science. He is working as a business manager for his wife, Susan Tiffin, at Susan Tiffin Interiors, LLC. He retired after 24 years from Federal Service where he worked as a computer technician. His has experience in music education, music performance, and business management

Susie Sims Orsenigo (MED ‘98) earned her masters of education at Eastern New Mexico University. She is teaching at Turning Points Academy in W. Palm Beach, FL. She teaches science and is the department chair for the school district of Palm Beach County. Susie is involved in Kappa Delta Sorority, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A, American Red Cross, and teaching science literacy in drop-out prevention programs.

Memoriam

James Warden (BS ‘80, MBA ‘81) was slated to begin his term on the ENMU Alumni Association Board July 1, 2007.

-- James “Jimmy” Warden, 49, a resident of Albuquerque, was called by the Lord Sunday, June 10, 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Jami and Jessica; parents, Guy and Patsy Warden; sisters, Patti Cawthon and husband, Randy, Judie Ruiz and husband, Leo; soul-mate, Gail Eaton and her sons, Chris and Michael; the mother of his children and friend, Arlene Warden; very dear friend, Nestor Villas and wife, Judy; nephews, Taylor Silva, Adrian, Cameron and Koby Ruiz and Tyrel Cawthon; nieces, Aylssa Cawthon and Erica Ruiz; and many other family and friends. Jimmy loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, running and cycling. He was a wine connoisseur and enjoyed music and art. He graduated from Tularosa High School in 1976, and went on to get his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Eastern New Mexico University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Jimmy was very dedicated to his position as Executive Vice President of Retail Sales and Branch Administration at First Community Bank. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Mass was held Thursday, June 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603.

2007 Albuquerque Board Meeting and Area Social

The ENMU Alumni Association Board of Directors met in Albuquerque July 20-22 for their annual summer meeting and to host the Albuquerque-Area Alumni Social. Members gathered at El Pinto for dinner on Friday evening to welcome the newly selected board members. Being on the Board is a commitment. There is no question about that! It is also rewarding, fun and challenging and a great way to give back to the University. The ENMU Alumni Board is comprised of members representing various class years, majors, backgrounds, professions, and geographic areas.

Alumni from the Albuquerque area were invited to join the Board at the Albuquerque Biological Park/Aquarium on Saturday evening, July 21. Guests enjoyed the exhibits and dinner while strolling through the aquarium. Highlights included an eel tunnel, seahorses, luminous jellies and sharks swimming alongside brilliantly colored reef fish, eels, sea turtles and open ocean species. If you didn’t get to join us this year, be sure to watch for your invitation next year!

We would like to include YOU by inviting you to our next event!

To change or correct your address, contact:

Office of Alumni Affairs Station 48 Portales, NM 88130 505-562-2125

Visit the update page on our website at www.enmu.edu/alumni

Alumni Board Nominations

Election to the Board is by a recommendation process. Recommendation for nomination for available positions must be postmarked prior to January 1, 2008.

Additional information about the nomination process is available by contacting the Office of Alumni Affairs.

The four new Alumni Board members, left to right are: Shannon Osborne, Cyrus Hendren, Susie Sims Orsenigo, and Gerald Tiffin.

Alumni News Class Notes...

1930 – In Memoriam

Cornelia King (AA/MED 1937/1964)

Cornelia passed away on Friday, January 5, 2007. She was born on May 16, 1917, in Portales, NM where she graduated valedictorian from Portales High School. She attended ENMU and completed her bachelor’s in Education from New Mexico State University, magna cum laude. She received her master’s degree in education from ENMU. Cornelia was a home economics teacher in Tatum when she met and married her husband, George King, a widower with seven sons who had moved there to pastor the Tatum Baptist Church. In addition to George’s sons, the couple had three more. Cornelia was an active participant in George’s mission work and church-starting activities in the Central valley of California from 1950 until 1961. After her husband retired, the family moved back to Portales to help Cornelia’s mother. George passed away there shortly after in a car accident, leaving Cornelia to raise their three children. She taught in Causey and Grady, touching the lives of many and was a dedicated Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church in Portales where she was a long-time member.

1940 – In Memoriam

Paul Jones (BA 1949)

Paul passed away July 22, 2006, in Clovis, N.M. He was born on May 30, 1925, in Portales where he grew up and later volunteered for the Navy when he was 17. He served in the Pacific Theater around Hawaii and Guam. After being discharged in 1948, he returned to Portales, earned a GED and attended ENMU. After attending the University of Denver, Jones graduated from ENMU with a degree in business. He was the production manager of Consolidated Bottlers in Roswell for 21 years and at Southwestern Bottlers in Las Cruces for 4 years. From 1983 until his retirement in 1992, he worked as a construction supervisor and sold real estate in Las Cruces, then returned to Portales to live. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Dewey “Doc” Langston (BA 1943)

“Doc” passed away, March 28, 2006. He served in the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific during World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He also served in the Army Reserve. Dewey earned his bachelor’s from ENMU in 1943, went on to earn his master’s degree from Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., and a doctorate from Indiana University. From 1951 to 1986 he taught both physical education and health while coaching at ENMU. He was director of athletics from 1970 to 1975 and acting dean of the College of Education and Technology. Dr. Langston was also a member of the Portales Rotary Club and attended the First Baptist Church.

Henry Hahn (BS/MA 1949/1955)

Mr. Hahn passed away Saturday November 18 in Clovis. He was born March 29, 1923. He moved to Portales when he was one year old and graduated from high school there then attended one semester at ENMU before joining the Navy. He served as Lead Petty Officer for the shop where he worked as an Aviation Electronics Technician’s Mate 1st Class. After the war, he returned to his studies at ENMU and taught for a year in the Grady schools before finishing his degree. He earned a bachelor’s and two master’s degrees and later did doctorate work at Texas Tech. At age 11, Henry began his career at ENMU as the water boy for the football team. He continued to work there in one capacity or another until 1991, except for the time he was in the service. He was an instructor from the 1950’s until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1984, and then served as Curator for the Roosevelt County Historical Museum until 1991. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed hunting for arrowheads and rock collecting, as well as studying Roosevelt County history and genealogy

Gladys Stewart “Crump” (BA 1946)

Gladys passed away on Sunday, November 5. She was born in Quitaque, TX on December 17, 1918. She graduated from Clovis High School and then attended ENMU for two years. Afterward, she married and moved to Springer, N.M., and began teaching sixth grade at Santa Rosa. She later returned to Portales to complete her degree in Teacher Education and Business Administration. She also went on to do Master’s work at Northwestern University. Gladys was elected President of the Conference Ministers Wives twice as well as two terms as District President. She was a Life Member of the United Methodist women. She also designed the district parsonage in El Paso. She served as hostess of the parsonage, a strong helpmate to her husband, conducted Minister’s wives retreats, and ministered to official groups in the church. Gladys enjoyed traveling, including places such as the Middle East, Europe, Russia, Mexico, Canada, and the US, including the Hawaiian Islands.

1950 – In Memoriam

B.C. Carter (MA 1953)

B.C. passed away May 17, 2007, in Roswell. Throughout his life he accomplished many things. He spent five years training and serving as a meteorologist in the Air Force and spent 32 months in the Mediterranean theater during WWII. He earned a master’s degree in education administration from ENMU. He spent a total of 34 years teaching high school math. He was honored as a Hall of Fame Teacher after retirement in 1977. Later in his life he was a active member of the Country club Road Church of Christ.

Roy Taute (Bachelors 1950)

Roy passed away July 19, 2007. In 1941 he was drafted into the Army and served in WWII. He then attended Eastern New Mexico University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. After school Roy was a teacher in the Independent School District for 35 years

Dorothy Rose Ree (BS 1952)

Dorothy entered ENMU in 1948 as an English and drama major. From 1948 to 1952 she appeared in many of the plays put on by the Silver Pack Theatre. She was a member of Alpha Psi Omega, Wesley Club, Euterpean, Book and Pen Club, A Cappella Choir and was elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges. She graduated in 1952 with a BS in English and taught at Eunice, N.M., for two years. In January 1955 she married George B. Ree. She went on to get a master’s in English and speech. She graduated from the University of Denver in 1970 with a master’s in librarianship. She taught until 1990. She finished most of a book called A History Of Walsenburg. She passed away on October 17, 2006.

1960 – In Memoriam

Shirley Humble (AA 1969)

Shirley died Thursday May 31, 2007, at the age of 82. She earned an associate’s degree in music from ENMU. She was a homemaker and mother.

Allen Bryant Allen, of Clovis, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007. He attended North Texas State University and completed his education at ENMU. He was an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance and a member of Kingswood Methodist Church.

Monene Jacobs (BA 1962, MED 1970)

Monene died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at her home. She was born September 3, 1940, in Clovis. She graduated from Clovis High School and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Eastern New Mexico. She was a teacher at Parkview Elementary until starting her family. She loved being a homemaker, sewing, and painting. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Ranchvale Extension Club.

1970 — Updates

Ursulo Castillo (MED 1970)

Ursulo and Refugia Castillo of Carlsbad celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary April 21, 2007.

David Hunton (BBA 1979)

David earned a degree in business administration in 1979. Over the past twenty years he has purchased three small insurance agencies and combined them. He is the owner of Hunton Insurance in Portales. He served as president of the ENMU Alumni Association Board.

Edward Chavez (Business Administration 1978)

Edward graduated in 1978 with a degree in business administration. He is currently the chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. “The best thing that has happened in my life happened to me at Eastern. I met my wife there.”

1970 – In Memoriam

James Marsh (BBA 1971)

James passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007. He was 59 years old. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico in 1971 with a degree in business. He earned his Eagle Scout award from Boy Scouts of America while living in Santa Fe. Jim was an active member of the Hobbs community through memberships in many organizations.

1980 - Updates

Danny Woodward (BBA 1982)

Danny earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Eastern in 1982. He is the owner of Woody’s Jewelry. He is also active in the Main Street Program in Portales; he helps revitalize buildings and landscapes in the downtown area.

1980 - Updates (Cont.)

Ron Harman (BBA 1982) Ron, Deloitte Consulting LLP, has joined the Energy & Resources practice of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP as a Human Capital principal based in Houston, TX. He has 25 years of experience coordinating ERP delivery capabilities and assisting organizations in transforming human resources via enabling technology across multiple industries. He received his degree with majors in marketing and management information systems.

1980 — In Memoriam

Helen Young (BUS/AA 1989)

Helen passed away Friday, May 25, 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree at ENMU and then started a Day Care Center.

Kelly Alford (BSE 1985)

Kelly died Sunday, May 20, 2007. She had a short battle with lung cancer. At the time of her death she nearly completed a master’s in Counseling. Kelly taught in the Portales Public Schools for 19 years and the past three years had worked as a developmental specialist for Meca, LLC. She was a foster mom for the past nine years to over 50 children. She was a great mother and daughter.

1990 – Updates

Thomas Tafoya (BA 1995)

Thomas received a degree in 1995. Ten years later he came back and received a master’s in school counseling. He is a guidance counselor at Portales High School.

Cindy DuBois (BBA 1991)

Cindy graduated from Eastern in 1991 with a business administration degree. She currently is a T-45 deputy assistant program manager for logistics. She helps acquire air weapon systems, like the F/A-18 aircraft or the Harpoon missile, for the Navy. The T-45 is the carrier-capable jet used to train pilots before they move up to other jets.

Sheila Dosher (BBA 1992)

Sheila returned to school at the age of 36, earning her degree in business administration. After graduating from Eastern, she completed a master’s degree while raising two children. She is the senior vice president of resident services for SunBridge Healthcare Corporation in Albuquerque.

Todd M. Paternoster (BS 1998)

Todd, of Sydney, N.Y., is entering his eighth year teaching high school biology at his hometown school. He has initiated the Upper Susquehanna Watershed Project. Todd and his colleagues received an $80,000 grant to purchase a fully equipped environmental analysis van. They hire student interns in the summer to carry out in-depth studies. They have been monitoring the Susquehanna River from its headwaters in Cooperstown, N.Y., to about 80 miles down river. Todd is creating a small-scale Museum of Natural History on his own. He says, “I have gained much respect as an educator and find it very rewarding.” Todd and his wife, Mackenzie, have two children, Nicholas, 5, and Adrienne, 3.

1990 — Weddings

Donna Bridwell (BSE 1992)

Donna Bridwell and Donald Cypert were married June 30, 2007. Donna graduated from ENMU in 1992. She is employed at Schlumberger Oilfield Services. Donald is employed at Cypert Garage.

Cindy Wiggins (BS 1997)

Cindy Wiggins and Bill Rhoads were married January 27, 2007, in Las Vegas, NM. Cindy is employed at Achievement Gallery. Bill is employed at Intel Corp. Bill and Cindy reside in Rio Rancho.

2000 — Updates

Jerry Cordova (BBA 2006)

Jerry graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration in the Spring of 2006. He is employed at Western Bank in Clovis as a loan officer.

Kimberly Hanna (BA 2006)

Kimberly will be starting a new job as an ENMU recruiter and will work on a master’s degree in the fall of 2007.

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2000 - Updates (Cont.)

Brooke Parker (BA in Business/Marketing 2006)

Brooke graduated in May 2006 with a bachelor’s in business administration and marketing. She is working at ENMU in the Office of Alumni Affairs.

Sara Bulls (BS 2007)

Sara graduated with a bachelor’s of science in May 2007. She is employed with the Portales Schools and will be teaching seventh and eighth grade history.

Ryan Raynes (MED 2006)

Ryan, from New Hampshire, was looking for a graduate program when he found ENMU. He earned a master’s degree in elementary education with a focus on literacy skills in 2006. He was impressed on how affordable it was and the flexibility that was offered in the graduate program. He is a teacher at the Excel Academy, a charter school in the Denver suburb of Arvada, CO.

Elaine Gard (MED 2004)

Elaine graduated with a degree in early childhood education. She is in her third year as a special education teacher at Steiner Elementary School in Portales.

Christina Hall (BM 2005) Christina, of Albuquerque, knows how to shine in many venues—as a vocalist, as Miss New Mexico 2006 and as a leader in changing New Mexico’s identity theft laws.

Christina earned a bachelor’s degree in Music, won the talent competition in the Miss New Mexico pageant, and now aspires to be on Broadway. She turned her experience as a victim of identity theft into a platform issue during her reign as Miss New Mexico in 2006. With support from Gov. Bill Richardson and key legislators, Bill 720 was passed, making identity theft and Internet fraud a fourth-degree felony instead of a misdemeanor.

Adrienne Sena (BBA 2006)

Adrienne earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2006. She took a job as a fiscal and budgeting analyst at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She is pursuing a master’s degree in business.

Cari Jowers (BSE 2003)

Cari received a teaching degree at Eastern New Mexico University. She works at an alternative high school that combined her major and minor.

Anton Iliuk (BS 2004 and MS in 2006)

Anton received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biochemistry at ENMU. He was an exchange student from Ukraine. He was part of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In August 2006 he moved to Indiana to get his doctorate in biochemistry at Purdue University. Anton is preparing for the next step in his career in medical drug research.

Melissa Matsumura (BS 2007)

Melissa graduated in May 2007 with a degree in biology. She enjoyed the smaller classes and the friendly faculty at ENMU.

Sanovia Paris Garcia (2007)

Sanovia is attending Duke University Law School. The daughter of Daniel and Phyllis Garcia of Tucumcari, she graduated in May with honors from ENMU. Sanovia Garcia has three children, Statton, Danielle and Mason.

Alyssa Trujillo (BA/MA 2005/2007)

Alyssa will teach third grade at Barranca Mesa

Elementary in Los Alamos, N.M. She is engaged to Nelson Romero, a wedding is planned for June 2008. 2000 — Weddings

Rosa Huerta (BS 2005)

Michael Sanchez (BA 2005)

Rosa Huerta and Michael Sanchez were married on April 28, 2007. They both are graduates of ENMU. Rosa graduated in 2005 with a degree in mathematics. Michael graduated in 2005 with a degree in electronic engineering.

Josh Messer (BBA 2007) and Colita Hagar (BS 2007)

Colita Hagar and Josh Messer were married June 2, 2007. Colita graduated with a degree in communicative disorders. Josh graduated with a degree in Business Administration. They are both employed at ENMU.

Scott Tweedy (BBA 2006)

Scott and Joann Isaacson were married July 21, 2007. Scott is employed at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.

2000 - Weddings (Cont.)

Cassidy Merrick (BBA 2007)

Cassidy Merrick and Rustin Self of Portales were married August 11, at the First United Methodist Church. Cassidy is a 2007 graduate of ENMU. Rustin is attending ENMU. They are both employed at Ashley Furniture.

Erin Shaw (BSE 2007)

Erin Shaw and Lance Switzer were married on July 7, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church. Erin was a 2007 graduate of Eastern New Mexico. She is employed with Portales Municipal Schools. Lance is a 2004 graduate of Texas Tech and is co-owner of High Plains Turf Farm and Switzer Landscape Services.

2000 — In Memoriam

Janet Lynn Gnagy (BSN 2004)

Janet passed away on Sunday October 22, 2006. Janet was born on December 20, 1947. Most of her younger years were spent in Missouri and Kansas. In 1965 she and her family moved to Wenatchee, WA. While in Washington she earned degrees in radiology and respiratory therapy. In 1980 she moved to New Mexico and would call that home. in 2004 she received a BSN. She became a school nurse. Outside her work in the medical field, she loved to hunt, fish, hang out with special friends and garden.

Attendees — Weddings

Matthew Hallum

Matthew Hallum and Heather Hester were married July 7, 2007. Matthew will be attending Eastern this fall for his Master’s of Business Administration. Heather is a registered nurse.

Rachel Burrus

Rachel Burrus and Keith Weber were married May 5, 2007. Rachel will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from ENMU this coming fall. She is employed with the Ruidoso Valley Chamber if Commerce. Keith is employed with Sysco Foods of New Mexico.

Cheryl Robertson

Cheryl Robertson and Michael Mooney of Clovis were married June 9, 2007. Cheryl is a student at ENMU and is employed at Wal-Mart pharmacy. Michael is employed at Cannon Air Force Base.

Jacob Melancon

Deandra Acosta and Jacob Melancon were married at the Church of God in Jal. Jacob attended ENMU and now works at EPI in Eunice.

Emmanuel Lujan

Kayla Rae Fulfer and Emmanuel Lujan were married at United Methodist Church in Jal on July 15 2007. He attended ENMU.

Attendees — In Memoriam

Heidi Best

Heidi passed away June 15, 2007, due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Heidi was attending ENMU at the time of her death. She had planned to graduate in May of 2008. She was employed by the Portales National Bank as a teller. She was also employed by W&J Auction. Heidi’s most treasured possession was her family followed closely by her friends.

Viva Cloud

Viva passed away July 16, 2007. She received a bachelor’s degree at Southwestern Oklahoma. Later she did post-graduate work at ENMU. She taught school for 37 years in Oklahoma and New Mexico. In Clovis she taught at James Bickley and Zia Elementary schools.

Maude Edwards

Maude passed away Friday, June 15, 2007. She had attended classes at ENMU until the start of WWII. She then folded parachutes at Cannon Air Force Base during the war.

Eldon Becenti

Eldon passed away May 10 in Thoreau. He had attended ENMU. He served in the US Navy on USS Ticonderoga and USS Missapalin. Throughout his life he also worked in carpentry, on pipelines and also as a rancher.

Robert Watson

Robert passed away June 19, 2007, following a sudden and difficult battle with leukemia. Robert had been a member of the Army National Guard for nine years. He then went to follow his childhood dream of becoming a journeyman electrician. At the time of his death he was pursuing his bachelor’s degree at ENMU.

Nita Jaramillo

Nita passed away April 22, 2007. She had attended ENMU. She worked at the Safeway store for many years.

Darrel Waggoner

Darrel passed away May 27, 2007. He attended ENMU and was on the rodeo team. Throughout his life he worked as a farmer and cattleman, and was a realtor/broker at Century 21 Home Planning.

Faculty/Staff — In Memoriam

Howard Melton

Dr. Melton passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007. He had been employed at ENMU. He was the director of extension and placement and Dean of Off-Campus programs and continuing education. He served as Vice President for Student Affairs, personnel, off-Campus programs and Adult education and was Director of Teacher Education and Associate Academic. He was also active in the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce where he served on the board and was a past president.

James Ashcraft

James passed away April 13, 2007. James grew up in Arkansas and Kansas, and worked as a cowboy and served as a deputy sheriff. He served during WWII as a gunner on a B-17 in Europe. Years later he moved to Portales and worked as a safety officer for ENMU.

Mary King

Mary passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. She had worked at ENMU in the duplicating department. She was a homemaker and seamstress.

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‘Distinguished Faculty Emeritus’ Recipients

Six emeritus faculty members were recently honored with the Distinguished Faculty Emeritus distinction among their peers and special guests at the annual ENMU Foundation Emeritus Luncheon in the ENMU CUB Faculty Lounge. Those honored and accepting the awards this year include from left to right: Dr. Nancy Warr, Dr. Robert Taylor, Ms. Jane Henry accepting the posthumous award for her friend, Mr. Louis Burkel, Dr. Julia Rosa LopezEmslie, Ms. Richelle Longo accepting the posthumous award in honor of her father, Dr. Richard Fawcett, and Richard Hahn accepting the posthumous award in honor of his father, Mr. Henry Hahn.

Posthumously

In 1965, Louis Burkel was hired as assistant professor of music and was promoted to associate professor in 1970. In 1975 he was named director of the School of Music. Lou earned a music degree from Central College in Fayette, Missouri, and his bachelor’s in education and his master’s from Northeast Missouri State University. He served as president of the ENMU Faculty Senate from 1971-1972. Lou was a member of the National Education Assoc., New Mexico Music Educators Assoc., Music Educators National Conference, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha where he served as Governor for Province 23. His hobbies included wood working, fishing and golf. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and Kiwanis International as well as volunteering with Meals on Wheels after retiring. Lou served 15 years at ENMU before retiring in 1980.

Henry HahnPosthumously Henry Hahn retired as professor of psychology in 1984 after 33 years of teaching at ENMU. He earned his bachelor’s in mathematics and his M.A. in government from ENMU with additional graduate study in psychology at Texas Tech. Besides teaching, some of Henry’s life accomplishments include: serving as a member of the state Democratic Central Committee where he campaigned for a number of state candidates including Gov. John Burroughs, and was campaign chairman for Harold Runnels. He served for three terms as the county Democratic chairman. Henry also served as president and vice president of ENMU faculty senate and was a clinical consultant for counseling and psychological services for Portales and other area schools, free of charge. He was an expert witness for various attorneys. After retirement, he was the curator for the Roosevelt County Museum and was active in the Historical Society and Lions Club.

Nancy Warr Earning her B.A. in zoology from Douglass College of Rutgers in 1955 and her M.A. in English from New York University in 1961, Nancy Warr left Rutgers Preparatory School to earn her Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature at the University of New Mexico in 1969. Joining ENMU’s English Department in 1969, she was directly involved in the design and promotion of ENMU’s first Honors program. Her contributions to students, particularly through Milton, Spenser, and the Renaissance, earned her the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1988. Nancy Warr retired in 1994 after twenty-five years at ENMU. Since retirement she has enjoyed carving wood, exploring New Zealand, wandering and living for weeks at a time in the Swiss Alps and playing French horn in the Eldorado community band in Santa Fe.

Robert Taylor

Robert G. Taylor joined Eastern’s faculty on September 1, 1969, to teach microbiology. He was promoted to associate rank in 1974 and granted full professorship in 1987. Bob was recognized for his research in several areas, including funded grants studying the Ogallala Aquifer, peanut production in Roosevelt County, and pesticide and ground water contamination. At Eastern, he has served as Director of the School of Natural Sciences, Vice President and Chair of Faculty Senate, and chair of University Council. Bob directed and coordinated the first Science Fair held on ENMU’s campus in 1988. He is fondly remembered as a committed teacher. Bob set up an endowed scholarship for biology students, a generous legacy to his commitment to students. He retired in 1997 after 28 valuable years of service.

Richard FawcettPosthumously

Julia Rosa Lopez-Emslie joined ENMU in 1982 as an assistant professor of Bilingual Education. Julia Rosa has dedicated her life to issues related to bilingual education, not only at ENMU but throughout the state and nation. She secured over $4 million in grants during her tenure at ENMU and has served as department chair, graduate dean, and dean of the College of Education and Technology. She also served as a member of the La Casa de Bueno Salud Family Health Center Board of Directors for many years. Julia Rosa was involved in various state organizations related to bilingual education as well as the Professional Standards Committee. Nationally, she served as a consultant-evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission. Since retiring in 2004, Julia Rosa is a consultant with the Santa Fe Public Schools, a mentor for first-year teachers at three schools and is doing transplants for Region 18 in Texas for the Special Education Dept. She is currently the president of the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education and volunteers for Somos un Pueblo Unido, an immigrant rights group for the state of New Mexico. Julia Rosa also finds time to be an ambassador at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.

Richard Fawcett earned his M.S. degree from the University of Missouri. He was employed at Oak Ridge Atomic Laboratory before teaching at Central Missouri State College, University of Arizona, and Texas A&M where he later earned his Ph.D. in Statistics in 1969. Richard moved his family to Portales in 1970 when he was hired as associate professor in mathematics. He was promoted to professor in 1977. Richard retired in 1996 after 25 dedicated years. After retirement Richard and his wife, Penny, moved to Kerrville, Texas, and discovered their love of traveling. He is remembered by former students and colleagues for his sense of humor. Richard was able to touch people’s lives in a positive manner.

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Julia Rosa Lopez-Emslie