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Eight Family Members of Former Employee Have Graduated from ENMU
Dr. Cheryl Drangmeister, associate vice president of Student Services at San Juan College in Farmington, N.M., is one of eight family members to graduate from Eastern New Mexico University. Cheryl and her older sister, Cindy Osburn, director of Special Education in the Clovis schools, were the first people in their family to graduate from college. “I remember my folks used to always talk about ‘when you go to college,’ and graduating changed both our lives for the better—the professional level of achievement, the socio-economic potential and the expansion of understanding,” said Cheryl, whose family lives primarily in the Clovis-Portales area. Cheryl worked at Eastern in Admissions for approximately five years, and then worked for Adam State College in Colorado. In doing so, she dealt with many different universities, but still believes ENMU is a great school for students. She has encouraged three nieces and two nephews to come to Eastern over the years. “I feel like for students, that more personal education, and getting your feet on the ground in a more nurturing environment, is good. I have definitely encouraged my family to look at Eastern as an option, especially with the Lottery Scholarship,” said Cheryl, who first graduated in 1978 with a bachelor ’s in math and psychology.
For the eight people that have graduated from Eastern in her family, Cheryl believes that it has done a lot for each of them. They are all in professional careers, especially the helping professions. The latest graduate in their family is her nephew Kerry Osburn, who received his bachelor’s in agri-business in 2007. “So much of it is the people, like Dallan Sanders (late director of Housing). I think of the people because they are like a family and that makes me smile. It is life changing for the better, I see it in my family and in lots of other people who have gone to school there,” Cheryl said.
Cheryl Helmer Drangmeister – Bachelor’s in Math and Psychology 1978, Master’s in Psychology 1985. Currently, associate vp, Student Services - San Juan College.
Cindy Helmer Osburn (sister) – Bachelor’s in Speech Pathology, Master’s in Speech Pathology. Currently, director of Special Education - Clovis Schools.
Barbara Helmer (sister-in-law) – Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Master’s in Education. Currently, teacher - Texico Schools.
Shea Osburn Madrid (niece) – Bachelor’s in Chemistry/Biology. Completed her medical degree from Texas Tech in 2006. Currently, second year of residency, specialization in Pediatric Medicine.
Mandy Helmer McDaniel (niece) – Bachelor’s in Speech Pathology, Master’s in Speech Pathology. Currently, speech pathologist - Clovis Schools.
Brooke Osburn (niece) – Bachelor’s. Currently, social worker - Clovis Schools.
Michael Madrid (nephew-in-law) – Bachelor’s. Currently, assistant women’s basketball coach - Lubbock Christian University
Kerry Osburn (nephew) – Bachelor’s in Agri-Business, 2007.
