MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER 2015
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EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
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Cover Story: Student Veteran Plans to Give Back to Her Community
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Investigating Her Future
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Biotech Brilliance
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Dr. Brunsen Remembered
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Greyhound Legend B.B. Lees
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Quietly Leading ABQ Development
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Inspiring Philanthropy
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Ms. Fitness New Mexico
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Dimas Chavez: Atomic All-Star
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Stadium Update
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Homecoming 2015
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Athletics News
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Alumni and Friends Updates
Green & Silver Magazine November 2015 Managing Editor Noelle Bartl
Editor/Graphic Designer Amy Archuleta
Lori Brunsen, Desiree Cooper, Robert Graham, Shelby Kirkes, Dr. Keriann Marden, Maurissa Munoz, Wanda Newberry, Adam Pitterman, Melissa Sena
New address, questions, comments or story ideas? Contact us at 888.291.5524 or enmu.foundation@enmu.edu.
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Writers and Contributors
From the President Dear ENMU Family, It’s fall in Portales, and there’s no place I would rather be than eastern New Mexico. The weather is wonderful, we’ve had good rain this year, and enrollment is up for the 19th straight year. Life is good in Portales, New Mexico. And I can prove it: • Hundreds of new freshman and transfers are blending in with our “returning” students (5,946 in all) to form a strong student body. • 22 enthusiastic new full-time faculty joined the 144 “continuing” professors to provide an excellent educational experience for our student body. Our faculty have always been the greatest strength of the school. • Construction on Eastern’s new on-campus, multi-purpose athletic facility is going well. We will say goodbye to Blackwater Draw and play our first football game against Western New Mexico University in September of next year. It will be a great day! • Eastern’s planning for the renovation and conversion of Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) is on schedule. Our architects have detailed a wonderful learning facility that will retain the traditional services of a library while serving as a one-stop academic assistance center. The GSSC will become a true “destination” for our students and faculty. We hope to break ground in the summer of 2016. • ENMU’s academic support staff (of which I am one) continue to work together to accomplish the goals of the institution. Since my arrival at the University over 14 years ago, I have consistently been impressed with the professionalism and loyalty of our people. As I said earlier, there is no place I would rather be than Eastern New Mexico University. ENMU is also fortunate to have a strong alumni base and many other friends and supporters. Your generosity helps to make Eastern the strong school it is today. Our students, faculty, and staff are very grateful to all of you for your generosity. Thank you—and GO GREYHOUNDS! Sincerely,
Steven Gamble ENMU President
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ENMU Student Veteran Invests in her Community
By Desiree Cooper
Penny Ortega (Current Student) has a sense of adventure. The non-traditional student joined the U.S. Air Force in 1999 and was honorably discharged in 2011.
The Air Force helped her make a difference in war-torn poor countries by doing community service-type events that broke language barriers.
“It had been my lifelong dream to join. I wanted adventure far away from Portales, my hometown,” said Penny. “Being a part of the one percent that serves their country is a great honor. I am very proud of my military service and would absolutely do it again. The military afforded me the great opportunity to see the world. Being from Portales, the world is really small.”
She explained that, “serving alongside some of the bravest people I have ever met was the best experience. The friends I met during my time in the Air Force are still good friends and are like family. You go through so much and spend a lot of time with your fellow service members you have a bond that cannot be broken.”
Penny traveled to places she had never heard of, saw the pyramids of Egypt, experienced different cultures and has met friends all over the world. She spent much of her time overseas after working with the security of nuclear missiles at FE Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. As a military police specialist, the Air Force stationed Penny in South Korea and Spain for three years each and was in a combat deployment to Iraq in 2008. She also spent six years in Colorado. Penny said that being away from family was a challenge while serving, because “birthdays and holidays come and go and the memories are usually shared over the phone or Skype.” 4
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She lost two friends while in the service: Staff Sergeant John Self and Sgt. Daniel Quintana. “Losing them shows how fragile life can be. However, losing my friends to their personal war at home is even more difficult,” she explained. “Today, an average of 22 veterans take their lives daily. We have lost more to veteran suicide than we have to combat. Losing a friend, mentor, or troop to their own personal demons is just horrible.” At ENMU, Penny served for a year as president of ENMU’s Student Veteran Organization (SVO), which provides an outlet for student veterans and gives them a place for
Top L-R: Penny’s team in Baghdad, Iraq 2008, at Sadaam Hussein’s parade field, The Crossed Swords. Penny delivering clothes and toys to Iraqi children. Bottom L-R: Penny on top of the Al Rasheed Hotel, which was in the green zone in Baghdad, Iraq. Penny and her team in Kosovo, 2006.
comfort. The graduation average is low for student veterans. The SVO hopes to bring that number up. “It is very different being a student veteran and the SVO is safe haven to the students. We want to be that listening ear for our student veterans who may be going through hard times. If we can stop one of those 22, then we have succeeded as an organization.” Penny is majoring in elementary education and chose to attend ENMU because of the Education department. She has always had an interest in education. She describes being a non-traditional student as “unique” since she is older than most of her classmates. She has found that they are interested in her experiences.
life. She now finds herself more involved with campus organizations and more focused on her education.
The Education Department at ENMU is rigorous, but it is preparing me for the difficult roles ahead. I also feel my military background will provide a unique experience for my students.
Ortega first attended Eastern right out of high school but was not emotionally ready for the responsibilities of college
She explained that the most challenging aspect of attending ENMU as a non-traditional student has been working a full-time job while being a full-time student. As a veteran, Ortega qualifies for the program Troops for Teachers that will place her in school districts in need of teachers. She plans to teach at the junior high level.
“The education department at ENMU is rigorous, but it is preparing me for the difficult roles ahead. I also feel my military background will provide a unique experience for my students. I cannot wait to have my own classroom, using the tools I was taught to begin to teach the future leaders of America.” Green & Silver | November 2015
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Investigating Her Future
By Dr. Kerriann Marden
Kelsi Hummingbird, a forensic science major with a focus in forensic chemistry and a minor in criminal justice, spent her summer in an intensive internship with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Artesia Police Department. Over the summer, Kelsi experienced first-hand the realities of scene investigation. Although the rigorous work schedule of eight- to ten-hour workdays, five days a week is not what many would consider a “summer vacation,” Kelsi found the experience invaluable. During her internship, Kelsi had hands-on training in all aspects of forensic investigation. This included everything from learning how to recognize and process evidence in mock crime scenes especially set up for her benefit to how to construct a mock search warrant, and shadowing seasoned investigators at real crime scenes. For Kelsi the most challenging aspect of the internship was “learning to effectively
separate feelings from the cases and finding ways to suppress her emotional reactions.” Kelsi was lucky enough to be trained on high-tech equipment but found Kelsi Hummingbird (front) with Artesia Police Department Criminal Investigation Dept. L-R: Sarah Bassett, Gracie Gonzales, Chantel Longway, Jayme Rhoades, David Rodriquez. learning to operate the camera to be one and collecting the greatest amount of of the most important parts of the job. evidence in the most appropriate manner. She learned important lessons about adaptability and teamwork. Watching the team interaction showed her there are multiple ways to do things, and a good team will examine each scenario, consider each piece of evidence and approach it in the best possible manner for those specific circumstances. Kelsi learned that creativity and flexibility are crucial to conducting an investigation
Biotech Brilliance Dr. Gary Calton (MS 68, BS 65) is a lifelong entrepreneur with an intimate understanding of the Biotechnology field. Enzymatic production of the amino acids in aspartame marked Dr. Calton’s frist entry into biotechnology, a field whose importance will intensify as the 21st century matures. President of Calwood Nutritionals, LLC, Dr. Calton formed the company in 1999 “to produce good tasting nutraceuticals” a decade after the term ‘nutraceuticals’ first appeared.
Dr. Gary and Sandra Calton with Clytie Calton and Dr. Steven Gamble at the George and Clytie Calton Lecture Hall dedication in 2005.
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This internship opportunity has helped Kelsi to better understand the concepts and methods that she has learned from textbooks, and will ultimately reach her long-term goal of excelling in a position in a crime lab and eventually becoming a mentor herself. She said, “I would highly recommend a similar internship to other students, and I look forward to a possible future CID career opportunity after I graduate in May.”
By Robert Graham Nutraceuticals are food-derived products that provide benefits beyond a food source’s native nutritional value. One of Calwood Nutritionals first projects was to develop palatable foods for kidney patients needing to restrict their protein intake. “This was a significant advance as the amino acids have been available for nearly 50 years and most of them have tasted so bad no one would eat them,” says Dr. Calton. Not only did he innovate in the field of nutritionals, but also in philanthropic giving. The Wall Street Journal in 2012, featured Dr. Gary and Sandra Calton’s (BS 68) donation as an exemplar in Nicole Wong’s “An Introduction to College Giving.” The Calton’s donated science equipment and instruments valued at $500,000.00. The instruments included ultra-freezers, incubators, centrifuges and beakers. “It would have been a long time until the University could have afforded equipment like this,” says ENMU Biology professor Dr. Manuel Varela. Effectively, receiving the equipment raised ENMU’s biomedical research profile while allowing the University to undertake research for which other New Mexico higher education institutions may not have the capacity.
Corporate Social Responsibility By Amy Archuleta As a vice president in Global Communications at Prudential Financial, Inc., Lisa Villareal (BS 89) is implementing public relations strategies for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR includes the company’s philanthropy, impact investments, corporate contributions and employee engagement activities. She enjoys working with the best in the corporate Lisa Villareal world, having access to information that may not be readily available in other professions and prompting topics she believes are for the greater good.
At ENMU, one professor in particular impacted Lisa’s career the most. Dr. Phelps laid the first brick in Lisa’s career by pushing her to take an internship with Voice of America, which led to her start as a news reporter and videotape editor in Albuquerque, putting to use her experience from KENW at ENMU. Then she served as a staff assistant for The Honorable Jeff Bingaman, U.S. Senator for New Mexico.
The Roswell native’s career, so far, has been an adventure. Lisa recalls when she graduated from ENMU with her degree in communications and television broadcasting, that many of her classmates landed jobs before she did. However, Lisa kept herself open to adventure and possibilities.
Lisa believes it’s important for students to make the most out of their educations, staying open to possibilities and seeking out people who encourage you. “A career needs to be approached as a marathon, not a race,” Lisa explained.
From 1993-1997 she served as a presidential appointee in several positions at the Cabinet level for the U.S. Government in Washington, DC. At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Villareal worked in various communications and media related capacities. She also worked in the U.S. Executive Branch as scheduler in the Office of the First Lady in The White House. Lisa joined Prudential Financial, Inc. in 1997 and has worked in various capacities. She was responsible for generating publicity for Prudential Investment Management’s international investments business unit and managed communications for Prudential’s international insurance, wealth management and global derivatives areas.
Retired ENMU Professor Remembered
By Lori Brunsen
Professor Emeritus of Finance Dr. William “Bill” Brunsen (BA 68) passed away in July of 2015. Dr. Brunsen met and married Judie Williamson (MS 67, BA 66) in February of 1964. An Airman, the United States Air Force deployed Bill during his undergraduate career. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awarded him a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship to study Economics at Frei Universitaet in Berlin, West Germany during his undergraduate studies as well. After graduating, Dr. Brunsen moved his family to his hometown of Lincoln, NE where he completed his Master’s and PhD at the University of Nebraska. At this time, he also worked as a Financial Specialist for the Nebraska State Legislature. Dr. Brunsen began his college teaching career in 1983 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC and also taught at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. Dr. Brunsen returned to ENMU as a finance professor in 1987. He spent 24 years at the University and retired in 2011. In the College of Business, Dr. Brunsen served as the Graduate Coordinator, Associate Dean and as the Secretary of the ENMU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. He also activated the ENMU Chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in 1988 and went on to become the President of the National Executive Council. Dr. Brunsen was close friends with Emeriti professors Dr. Dale Davis and Dr. Gerry Huybregts. Students remember Dr. Brunsen as a caring professor who challenged students to realize their full potential. Upon learning of his passing, students established an ENMU Foundation scholarship in Dr. Brunsen’s memory.
Dr. Bill Brunsen
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ENMU Mourns Passing of Greyhound Legend By Adam Pitterman B.B. Lees (MA 57, BA 52) passed away in August 2015. Over the years the former athletic director supported the programs he helped build and received numerous accolades. “B.B. Lees is the epitome of what it means to be a Greyhound,” said ENMU President Steven Gamble. “Steve Doerr once said that B.B. bleeds green and I know that’s true. I don’t know of a better friend the University has had in its history. The University will miss Coach Lees very much. He was truly an inspiration and a friend to everyone who knew him.” Inducted into the ENMU Athletics Hall of Honors in 1994, B.B. served the ENMU athletic department for more than 37 years as a coach, faculty member and administrator, including 18 years as athletic director. During his time at Eastern, he coached most of the teams and took the golf team to 12 consecutive NAIA District VII championships. In May 1995 the NAIA Hall of Fame inducted B.B. as a golf coach. He served as the chairman of the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament from 1990-1993 and was among fellow committee members honored in 2012 during the Elite Eight at the Bank of Kentucky Center in Highland Heights, Kentucky. “BB set the bar for those athletic directors who followed him,” said ENMU Director of Athletics Jeff Geiser. “In my six years at Eastern I have not heard one negative
comment about B.B.. Everyone loved him. He will be missed but his legacy will live on forever at his beloved ENMU.” “From the time I arrived at ENMU in 1982 as the director of News Services/Sports Information, B. B. immediately made me feel at home,” said ENMU Director of Media Relations Wendel Sloan. “I don’t remember a conversation with him without hearing his infectious laugh. “He epitomized the friendly spirit that makes ENMU such a great place to work. I will never forget him or the positive impact he had on me and everyone I know. I know the heavens are now enjoying his friendly laughter and loving spirit.” “B.B. was great pioneer of Greyhound football,” said ENMU Football Coach Josh Lynn. “There is no other previous ENMU football coach that did more for the community of Portales than him. He will be missed.” “’What’s up partner!’ always was his greeting to me,” said ENMU Volleyball Coach Sia Poyer. “I’ve known Mr. Lees since my days as a volunteer student assistant. He was always kind, supportive and full of wisdom. He wasn’t just a friend to Eastern, but a friend to me, Jennifer and my kids. I’m going to miss him so much.” Contact the ENMU Foundation for more information about the scholarship honoring the legacy of B.B. and his long time friend Carl Richardson.
Top-Bottom: B. B. Lees at a recent Alumni Golf Tournament in Albuquerque; Halfback B. B. Lees, 1950 New Mexico Conference Champions; Coach Lees from the 1960 Silver Pack Yearbook.
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Quietly Leading ABQ Development
By Robert Graham
The Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) recognized Gary Tonjes (BS 78) this spring with the Mary Jo Hanover Award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify leadership, ethics, professionalism, mentoring and sense of community. IAMC qualifies as the premiere organization for economic developers, corporate real estate professionals and industrial asset managers. Executive Director of IAMC J.Tate Godfrey says that “Gary is one of those rare people who elevates everything he does, including lifting up those around him through his quiet leadership.” The Roswell Chamber of Commerce awarded Gary his first position in the economic development industry. “Winston Cox recommended me for my first job,” says Gary, who also worked for the Odessa, Texas Chamber before landing a position as president of the Joplin, Missouri Chamber of Commerce. “Joplin is where I had my first opportunity to lead an organization, so it laid a foundation that allowed me to return to my hometown and Albuquerque Economic Development (AED),” says Tonjes. Gary has served as President of AED since 1994. What’s the biggest difference between 1994 and now? “New Mexico has a significantly better business climate today. Changes to the tax code and creation of new incentives allows for better retention
and expansion of existing firms as well as the attraction of new employers,” says Gary. Albuquerque just recruited a software development company, and AED will announce two more employees shortly. Additionally, Tonjes believes that five existing firms may announce expansions before year-end representing 1,000 plus new jobs for the Albuquerque area.
Gary Tonjes
Inspiring Philanthropy By Amy Archuleta On National Philanthropy Day (NPD), Nov. 4, the Association of Fundraising Professionals New Mexico Chapter honored Noelle Bartl (BS 92) with the Outstanding Fundraising Noelle Bartl Professional Award in Albuquerque. More than 500 attendees from around the state honor award recipients and their contributions each year. National Philanthropy Day is observed across the nation to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy, and those people active in the philanthropic community, for the enrichment of our world. Noelle is the executive director of the ENMU Foundation and development director for ENMU. Since her return to ENMU in 2000, the ENMU Foundation has raised over $20.4 million in gifts, and the Foundation’s assets have grown to $16 million.
More significant than the growth is the fact that over $5 million was donated to support ENMU scholarships and over $7 million contributed to ENMU for institutional support. The current Stadium Campaign has raised over $14 million to date for this exciting and much needed $15.5 million project. ENMU President, Dr. Steven Gamble explained, “Noelle resonates with the mission, values, vision, faculty, students, and educational philosophy of today’s ENMU–and being an alumna she appreciates its history and treasured traditions.” Noelle has a deep connection with ENMU. As a public relation and journalism student in the 90s, she was involved in numerous campus activities and organizations and even met her husband John Bartl (AS 93) on campus. That deep connection with ENMU serves not only as common ground when speaking with ENMU supporters, but also as passion to advance the University and its mission. “Years from now looking back, I’d like my career legacy to have been the leader to transform the ENMU Foundation from a small non-profit foundation with big dreams to a significant foundation making dreams happen,” Noelle explained. “Long-term relationships will be the key to this success and I enjoy nurturing those relationships with my fellow alumni and ENMU friends.” Green & Silver | November 2015
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Ms. Fitness Model New Mexico By Amy Archuleta
Bree’Anna starred at ENMU as a two-sport athlete who excelled in track and field for two years and volleyball for five years. She recorded 213 kills, 8 aces and an average 0.77 blocks per set as a middle blocker. A Criminal Justice major, Bree’Anna says that “being a student-athlete is a lot more work than it appears. It takes the effort of a full-time job, but if you’re doing something you love, it doesn’t feel like a job. It’s a privilege.” Bree’Anna brought that same student-athlete dedication to her first competition, May 16, where she earned the Ms. Fitness Model New Mexico title, and placed second in Bikini Modeling and third in the Figure category. This month, Bree’Anna will compete at the Fitness America Weekend 2015 held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bree’Anna intends to transition from an amateur to professional athlete status at the event by earning her “pro-card”.
Long-term, she plans to use her criminal justice degree working with juvenile offenders. She says, “If I can be that light for someone to help them find the right path and get their lives on track, I know I’m doing my part here on earth.” She thanks God for placing the right people in her life to help her prepare her and guide her not only for fitness competitions, but also long term success through dedication.
Peter Gonzales Photography
When Bree’Anna Lucero (BS 14) chose to attend ENMU she had no idea the path would lead to her winning the title Ms. Fitness New Mexico for 2015. Every step of her path has had the right people and circumstances to guide her to success.
She first learned about and then joined a competitive fitness team based out of Clovis. Bree’Anna adjusted her eating habits and developed a bi-daily workout routine. “Competing itself was such an amazing experience. Once you step on that stage all the stress goes away and you get to show your final product from the last three months of work,” says Bree’Anna. Bree’Anna is working on her personal training certification as well as certifications to instruct Crossfit, kick boxing and yoga. She would like to continue with fitness competitions and modeling.
Above: Bree’Anna Lucero awarded Ms. Fitness Model New Mexico. Below: Bree’Anna competing in the Commercial Model Category.
Dimas Chavez: Atomic All-Star Dimas Chavez (BA 60) moved to Los Alamos during the summer of 1943. His father worked for the Zia Company, the backbone company to the successful infrastructural operations of the Los Alamos Laboratory. As a kid, Dimas lived nearby the likes of J. Robert Oppenheimer and Enrico Fermi. Not only does Dimas recall the science, but also the subtle nuances, such as watching the original Harlem Globetrotters compete, a team that included Goose Tatum. As the military lead for the Manhattan Project, Lieutenant General Leslie R. Groves, Jr., relocated the project’s headquarters from the borough bearing the project’s name to New Mexico, Dimas made a similar transition: a child of the atom who went on to work for National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of State (DOS) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Dimas holds two firsts at the DOS. He led the first RadioFrequency Shielding Program with the DOS in the late 80s. Dimas also served as the first Branch Chief for the Construction Accreditation Program during the 90s, a division that ensures the 10
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operational integrity of embassies and consulates. From 1997-2000, Dimas oversaw the construction of the New Moscow Embassy Compound. Dimas transitioned to the CIA at the turn of the century and served there until 2010. His duties at the CIA built on his prior knowledge at DOS. Dimas coordinated the activities of the CIA, DOS and various Marine installations including Quantico Marine Base. Dimas Chavez He also served as Director of Security for Architectural Engineering Company (AECOM), which provided support to the National Counterterrorism Center. Dimas recently penned his autobiography, On My Own, available on amazon.com.
The Benefits of
Year-End Giving The End of the Year is Coming Quickly…
Consider the many ways you can enjoy tax and income benefits and help further our mission.
Gift of Cash or Property
Would You Like to Save on Your Taxes? For a gift of cash, you will receive a charitable deduction for the full cash value. If you make a property (real estate or stock) gift to us, you avoid any tax that would otherwise be due upon sale. We then sell your property tax free and you enjoy the benefits of a charitable tax deduction.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Are You Looking for Secure, Future Income? When you make your gift of cash or appreciated property to the ENMU Foundation, we promise to pay you fixed payments for life (with rates based on your age). You will receive a charitable deduction for the value of your gift and a portion of your annual payments could be tax-free!
Charitable Bequest Make a Future Gift Now!
We would be pleased to send you our helpful guide on planning your will or trust. You will want to contact your attorney about how to include a bequest in your estate plan. Once your bequest is made, please let us know so that ENMU can recognize and thank you.
ENMU Station 8, 1500 S Ave K Portales, NM 88130 Toll-free: 888.291.5524 enmugift.org
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Greyhound Stadium Construction Underway Exciting times for ENMU and Portales. Construction has begun on the new Greyhound Stadium thanks to the early supporters of this project. A lot of dirt is being moved and the area prepared for the facility to be erected by the fall of 2016 opening. Alumni can go to ENMU’s home page at enmu.edu and click on the video link to watch the stadium come to fruition over the next twelve months.
The Greyhounds are 1st and Goal
The University and community have continually strived for excellence in all that they do, and the Stadium is no exception. The plans for the project (Phase 1 and Phase 2) have a price tag of $15.5 million, and from students, community leaders, donors and others, $14 million of that has been committed. Many have already “suited up” to take all Greyhounds to victory on this important project. We hope that you earnestly consider how you can make an impact for the whole Eastern New Mexico “team”. It doesn’t matter if you prefer to cross the goal line, kick the winning goal or cross the last hurdle, THE TIME IS NOW TO TAKE THE GREYHOUNDS TO VICTORY!
We need your support with the final $1.5 million
Donate online at enmu.edu/donate and help us build not just a good stadium but a GREAT STADIUM. Naming opportunities are still available from seat backs, lockers, park benches to facility area naming rights and much more. Call Noelle Bartl at 888-291-5524 to find out how you can have a tremendous impact on the future of ENMU and Portales.
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Stadium Supporter Highlights
HOMESPOT of Portales generously contributed $50,000 to the new Greyhound Stadium Campaign.
“We at HOMESPOT support the stadium for various reasons. It will strengthen pride and school spirit to the University community. It will symbolize a vibrant and healthy university athletic program and attract students to ENMU and the Portales area. It is time for ENMU to have an on campus football stadium.” -The HOMESPOT Team of Jody Bailey, Scott and Jane Christensen
Ace Hardware and Ashley Furniture
The Merrick family, owners of Ace Hardware and Ashley Furniture in Portales have contributed both individually and corporately for a combined gift of $50,000 toward the new stadium.
"My wife and I were both raised here in Portales and feel great pride and loyalty in living here. I've said many times that Portales has been very good to me and my family, so if we can be a small part of this addition to our city and university we feel great pride in doing so." - Max Merrick "As a proud ENMU graduate and Portales resident, I am thankful to be able to contribute to the new stadium. This is a big win not only for Eastern but the entire community. Go Greyhounds!" -Megan Hamilton
Rustin and Cassidy Self, Bobby and Megan Hamilton, Max and June Merrick, and granddaughters Blair and Lilly.
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ENMU Foundation 2015 Honorees Philanthropist of the Year Michael F. Shaughnessy Michael F. Shaughnessy is a vital part of ENMU through his academic contributions and his philanthropic generosity. He is the professor in Educational Studies and serves as professor of special education at ENMU. Dr. Shaughnessy’s commitment to his students goes far beyond the classroom. Dr. Shaughnessy started contributing to the ENMU Foundation in 1990 to the Scholarship Campaign and the Psy Chi Scholarship. Since that time, he has established eight scholarships and always in honor of someone else special to him. It is Dr. Shaughnessy’s philanthropic goal to honor the various people who have aided him in different ways. He also seeks to honor those who show their care for ENMU by caring for students, faculty and staff. Those who have been honored by Dr. Shaughnessy with scholarships in their name include Billy and Phyllis Gaedke, Dorla McCoy, Dr. Kathy Peca, Dr. Stephen Durand, Dustin Seifert, Jack Greathouse, Kellie McGarrh, and Lauri, Kurt, Kaaron and Travis Mahan. Dr. Shaughnessy is also committed to honoring ENMU bull riders Rojo Ellsworth and Irvying Urquijo who died doing what they loved. He has been a longtime supporter of KENW TV and FM. Most recently, Dr. Shaughnessy honored even more friends with his Stadium Campaign contributions. These are all people he wants to thank from the bottom of his heart.
Dr. Shaughnessy serves on several committees in his department and the University, serves on editorial boards for national and international journals and serves on boards in Santa Fe relating to brain trauma, head injuries and developmental disabilities. He offers in-services and workshops in local schools and schools across the state. His students value his teaching style because it is apparent that he truly cares. Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy
Business of the Year Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 1976 in Portales, New Mexico by founder and CEO of the company, Jeffrey W. Wilson. After completion of his service in the United States Air Force at Cannon Air Force Base, Jeff purchased Bob’s Steak House in Portales and renamed the location to Cattle Baron Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Eight years later, Jeff began an expansion program to now eight locations. Cattle Baron Restaurants also has a presence in Hobbs, Roswell, Ruidoso, Las Cruces, Lubbock, Midland, and El Paso. Before Jeff’s passing in 2010, he added Farley’s Food & Pub and Pasta Café to the Cattle Baron family. Cattle Baron’s inspiration for giving to and supporting ENMU as well as the local community originated from Jeff. He believed 14
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it was the team of people who made the difference in Cattle Baron’s success and that success comes from education and higher learning. Cattle Baron management believes private initiatives for public good to be the cornerstone of supporting those who support you. Cattle Baron’s proven recipe for success is, “A great menu and great service in a great setting all for an enormous value.” Supporting those communities who support them continues to insure a bright future for Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. and continued growth for people in their communities.
Volunteer of the Year Charles Bennett The Bennett family has a strong connection with ENMU. Charles Bennett double majored in agriculture business and finance and met his wife, Beverly, at ENMU. Charles’ mom, three sisters, and two of his children also graduated from Eastern.
Charles Bennett
Charles’ desire to volunteer comes from Christian conviction to do God’s handiwork. He selflessly gives back to the community by investing in youth. He had many people help him when he was growing up, and many people helped
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his children. Charles wants to return the favor and invest his time and energy into other people’s children through his volunteerism with ENMU’s nationally-renowned Rodeo Team. Charles began volunteering for the ENMU rodeo team in 2003 when his youngest daughter was on the ENMU Rodeo team. Charles started by helping out with the arena grounds, and now he is a part of something bigger—a Christian ministry called Catch the Vision, which is involved with numerous aspects of the rodeo. The team assembles goodie bags for all 500 rodeo contestants competing in the College Dayz Rodeo. This year, Catch the Vision is expanding to providing bags to each ENMU student-athlete across all sports. Last year they raised approximately $3,500 for the rodeo team through various efforts including managing the concession stand. Catch the Vision is also involved in the community and coordinates the local National Day of Prayer ceremony. Catch the Vision is grateful for the opportunity to raise money for the rodeo team, but Charles explained it’s not about the money, it’s about the kids. Charles and Beverly’s philanthropic goal is to change the destiny of the kids with whom they come into contact.
With the end of the year approaching, here is a checklist of some tax-wise year-end charitable gifts that can provide you with tax savings and possible income benefits: ■■ MAKE A GIFT OF APPRECIATED ASSETS ■■ FUND A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY ■■ ESTABLISH A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST ■■ MAKE A GIFT OF LIFE INSURANCE ■■ CREATE A CHARITABLE LIFE ESTATE To learn more about how you can benefit from these gifts, please contact us.
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2015 Alumni Awards Outstanding Alumni—Ron Black
Outstanding Alumni—Jerry Walker
In 22 years, Ron Black (MA 65, BA 64) brought 412 wins, four conference championships, two regional championships and two national tournament appearances to New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) as its head basketball coach. Ron joined Roger Staubach and Nolan Richardson as the inaugural inductees to the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in 2005. The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized Ron twice as the Region Five Coach of the Year.
Jerry Walker (BS 67) is an Explosive Perforating Systems Engineer. He currently serves as the Senior Mechanical Advisor for Perforating Technology at Haliburton Energy Services. Prior to his time at Haliburton, Jerry spent 12 years with Texas Instruments and Teccor Electronics accumulating electronic design and engineering experience. At Texas Instruments, Jerry assisted in the construction of the first eight-digit programmable, commercial calculator. The United States Patent Office lists Jerry as having 21 patents. Jerry also holds numerous European patents spanning the electronics and petroleum industries. His patented inventions deal primarily with explosive perforating technology and equipment designed for use in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea area off the coast of Norway.
Ron now serves as President of the New Horizon Resources Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Corporation promoting economic development in Lea County, New Mexico. With offices in Hobbs, NM and Washington D.C., New Horizons has Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA’s) with the Department of Defense Labs nationwide to transfer technology developed in the government labs to the private sector.
Outstanding Alumni—Gayle Lovato
Distinguished Service—Mack C. Chase
Gayle Lovato (AD 74) currently serves as the Manager for the Pre-Service Unit of the United States Peace Corps Office of Health Services. Gayle earned her B.S.N. from DePaul University in 1983 and her M.S. in Nursing Administration from the same university in 1990.
Mack C. Chase founded the Chase Foundation with his wife Marilyn in 2006. Mack and Marilyn established the Chase Foundation to serve the community of Artesia and non-profit organizations in Southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. The foundation provides grants as well as scholarships. The grant focus areas include education, domestic violence, charity infrastructure and human services. The Chase Foundation also awards graduating seniors from Artesia High School scholarships and has a partnered with many New Mexico and West Texas schools to secure additional funding for Chase Scholars at their respective institutions with Eastern New Mexico University ranking among those higher education institutions. The 2015 scholarship class marks nearly $10 million in donations by the Chase Foundation.
Gayle is an internationally experienced public health professional who has spent her forty-year career in clinical, educational and managerial settings dealing with the urgent and frightening issues of infectious disease control including the early years of HIV/AIDS clinical trials, tuberculosis and multidrug resistant organisms. Gayle has also served as an educator and public health practitioner in various parts of the developing world, the Ghanaian capital of Accra, South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg and Honduras’ Western highland communities of San Miguelito, Yamaranguila and Intibuca. 16
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ENMU Athletics News Outstanding Quartet to be Inducted
The ENMU Athletics Hall of Honors inducted Tony Cavalier (football), Murray Garrett (football), Irma Cobos-Hernandez (volleyball) and Dr. Joel Sievers (support) during homecoming weekend. “The Class of 2015 is outstanding and all inductees are more than deserving of being enshrined in our Athletic Hall of Honors,” said Athletic Director Jeff Geiser. Tony Cavalier (BSE 00) was one of the Greyhound’s top defensive backs in the mid-to-late 1990’s and earned Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention All-American and First Team All Lone Star Conference for his performance in the 1998 season. Eastern posted an 8-3 record that season, which ignited a stretch of eight consecutive winning seasons. During that season, he returned three fumbles for 36 yards, intercepted four passes, blocked a kick and made 81 tackles. Cavalier also was an Honorable Mention All-LSC choice in 1997 after picking off three passes and breaking up nine others after a 1996 campaign that saw him make two interceptions with a pair of forced fumbles. Murray Garrett (Attended 87-90) was one of the Hounds’ top defensive linemen and earned a spot on the Lone Star Conference All-Decade team for the 1980’s. He also was a First Team All-LSC defensive player after the 1988 and 1990 seasons. After his time at Eastern, Garrett went on to play professionally for the Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants in addition 18
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to a number of seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). In the AFL, Garrett competed with Milwaukee for three seasons, Grand Rapids for one season and had two stints in Houston that spanned three seasons. Irma Cobos-Hernandez (BS 02) was an extremely versatile four-year starter for the Zia volleyball team from the 19961999 seasons. She played in all six rotations for ENMU and garnered three All-LSC selections with second team honors in 1999. Also successful in the classroom, Hernandez was an LSC All-Academic choice after the 1998 season. Easily, one can find Irma’s name in the record book, as she is in the top-10 in no less than five categories, which includes second in aces (131) and digs (1,653). Dr. Joel Sievers has been a strong supporter of ENMU athletics for the past 13 years and has volunteered countless hours to help oversee the physical well-being of over 200 student-athletes every year. Sievers, along with other volunteer medical personnel have provided physicals to Eastern’s student athletes in addition to helping the training staff upgrade to computerized concussion testing to provide the highest quality of care. Sievers and his staff have continually shown concern for the well-being of Eastern’s student athletes and have fielded numerous calls to check the status of injuries and make appointments
Greyhound Volleyball Looking for More
In late September, the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team knew they
were better than their record indicated. The Greyhounds displayed this when they charged to a 2-0 lead in a match at thenundefeated Cameron. The Aggies bounced back to claim the match and retain their perfect record, but Eastern had made a major statement. Later that week, the Hounds hosted an alumni game, with many of the alumni showing the form which made them standouts and all-conference performers. Just days after the alumni game, the Greyhounds honored those players and the program again. For the first time since the 2004 season, Eastern handed West Texas A&M a loss in volleyball. For years, that was the win that every ENMU volleyball player had been looking for. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, Eastern charged to a 2-0 lead against the Lady Buffs. Although WT claimed the third set, ENMU took a commanding 11-3 lead in the fourth set and held on for the win. Lauren Frye and Brooklyn Biel combined for 29 kills, while Courtney Lawson and Andrea Aguilar combined for 38 digs. Eastern held a .245-.146 edge in attack percentage to dominate the match. There is plenty of season left, but this will always be remembered as the season in which the Hounds ended WT’s streak.
Gridiron Hounds Claim First Homecoming Win Since 2005 Season
Since arriving at Eastern New Mexico University, head coach John Lynn has accomplished a number of things. He
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Page 18 L-R: 2015 Hall of Honors inductees from left to right - Dr. Joel Sievers, Irma Hernandez, Murray Garrett, and Tony Cavalier; Greyhound Women’s Soccer players, Morgan Fairbanks and Melissa Moxley battle against Midwestern State University. Page 19 L-R: Brooklyn Biel and Talaitupu Faumui prepare for an incoming serve from the Pioneers of Texas Women’s University; Running back, Kamal Cass, avoids a tackle from a Midwestern State University Mustang during the Football Festival game at AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
By Shelby Kirkes and Adam Pitterman brought the Wagon Wheel back to Portales. He led the team to its first winning season in almost a decade and first Lone Star Conference crown since the 1990’s. He followed by posting a winning record in consecutive seasons. The one goal that had eluded Lynn’s Hounds was a Homecoming Day win. That streak came to an end on Oct. 3, 2015. Eastern charged to a 14-0 lead against Texas A&M-Kingsville on a oneyard plunge from Kamal Cass and a scintillating 74-yard interception return from Elliot Peters. Cass went on to score four touchdowns and earn Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors, and the Greyhounds never looked back, en-route to a 56-31 route. Prior to their current run, Eastern had only defeated Texas A&M-Kingsville four times. That total has been increased to eight, as the Hounds have defeated the Javelinas four straight times. On Saturday, Eastern registered a 396-77 yard advantage in the running game and scored two touchdowns in each quarter of the game. It was a Homecoming Saturday to remember.
Women’s Soccer Explodes vs Texas A&M-International On Saturday, Sept. 26, Melissa Carnero tallied the game-winning goal against Texas A&M-International, and the floodgates opened. Amber Polizzi, Jenna Sievers, and Erin McAnarney also scored first half goals. The Greyhounds dominated the first half and charged to a 4-0 lead while allowing
no shots on goal. The Dustdevils finally got on the board on a second-half penalty kick, but the game already was out of reach and ENMU swept the season series.
tournament at the end of the season for the players to be able to compete in is what it is all about. I think it will be a really strong conference and a lot of really good soccer.”
Eastern has not scored four goals in the opening half of a game since a 6-0 win over University of the Southwest on Sept. 7, 2008. The last time the Hounds netted four in any half came Sept. 16, 2010 in a 6-1 win over Wayland Baptist.
The move should have impact for the Greyhounds after playing as an NCAA Division II independent since the 2013 season. Heartland Conference soccer is nothing new to the program, as the league worked in collaboration with the Lone Star Conference for a number of years as the Southwest Soccer Conference before they separated several years ago. The move will also impact the Heartland and bring the total number of men’s soccer teams to 12.
Polizzi and Sievers both had goals and assists while Karissa Stinson made one save to earn her third win of the season. Cristina Escobedo made a pair of saves in the second half.
Greyhound Men’s Soccer to Men’s Soccer Opens the Join Heartland Conference as Season 3-0-2 The ENMU men’s soccer team got off to Affiliate Member a quick start under new head coach Paul Heartland Conference commissioner Tony Stigliano announced that the conference would add ENMU as an affiliate member in men’s soccer for the 2016-17 season. The league also accepted Midwestern State and West Texas A&M. “It is obvious this affiliate relationship will be a great benefit to men’s Greyhound soccer for several reasons e.g. scheduling, being able to compete for a conference championship and qualifying for NCAA regionals,” Said ENMU athletic director Dr. Jeff Geiser. “We appreciate the Heartland Conference for making this a reality.” “We’re looking forward to going into the Heartland Conference,” said ENMU head coach Paul Tate. “Having a conference
Tate and went undefeated through its first five matches. The Hounds have played aggressively on both sides of the field during the quick start. Among the key games in that run was a come-from-behind effort at Wayland Baptist. ENMU trailed 2-0 at halftime but used second-half goals from Ignacio Dicun and Roberto Zatarain to earn the hard fought tie.
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Class Notes People You Know
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Ruidoso selected Darren Hooker (BS 00, AA 98) as its newest police chief. Prior, Darren served multiple terms as the Sheriff in Roosevelt County. An outdoor enthusiast, Darren and his wife Cecily Hooker (MEd 00, BSE 96) completed the Camino de Santiago in Spain last year, walking 562 miles in 42 days.
Emeritus Professor of History Richard G. Cole (BA 56) has a new book: What Did the Reformation Look Like OneHundred Years after Martin Luther: Culture and Community in Ansbach, Germany in the Seventeenth Century.
The College Football Hall of Fame selected Bill Snyder (MA 65) for the 2015 class. The National Football Foundation (NFF) will host its annual awards dinner on Dec. 8 at the Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ballroom in Manhattan, NY. Jim Tressel, Ricky Williams and Condoleeza Rice are among the award recipients. Currently, Bill heads the Kansas State University (KSU) football program. The Prairie Grouse Technical Council awarded Patricia “Tish” McDaniel (BS 75) with the Hamerstrom Award, a lifetime achievement award. The Council noted Tish’s work to engineer cohabitation between conservationists and land owners in eastern New Mexico. Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation (RCCDC) hired Orlando Ortega (BA 90) as the new executive director for RCCDC. Orlando served as mayor of Portales from 2002-2010 and also works as the Director of Operations at KENW-TV. Chris Wood (BS 90) was recently presented an award for his excellence as an originating manager at Frost Mortgage Banking Group. Gina Gossett Davis (BS 94) currently teaches Art at Gattis Middle School in Clovis. Gina is currently involved in Paint & Create, a painting party business, private art classes and workshops for kids and private art commissions and murals around Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. 20
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Shannon Osborne (MA 05, BS 03) and Josiah Freemyer were wed Oct. 17 at Ceasars Palace, Las Vegas. Picture to the right. The Eastern Wyoming College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of John Hansen (MA 10, BS 01)
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as director of the college’s institutional advancement. John accumulated fundraising experience with United Way and Rotary International in New Mexico and Wyoming.
Courtney Floyd (MA 13, BA 11) is working on her doctorate and was accepted to present her research in Hawaii and London.
Kenneth P. Smith (MS 10) received his Ph.D. at the University of Vermont and recently started a postdoctoral fellowship position at Harvard. While at ENMU, he published 6 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Lance (BUS 15) and Kaitlynn (Current Student) were wed July 24. Picture to the right.
Tyler Jefferson (BUS 12) stars for the Uni Rebels basketball team in Darwin, Australia. Prior, Tyler played with the semi-professional teams Metroplex Lightning (ABA) and DFW Stars (UBA). Tyler targets playing professional basketball in Spain one day. DaLinda Black (BS 11) has been working for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service since March 2014. She is currently the Haskell County Family and Consumer Science-County Extension Agent. Her job allows her to work with different populations. DaLinda says, “I love being a County Extension Agent because every day is different.”
Jim Lucero (Attended), who worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 20 years and worked for Sunland for a short time after its 2012 product recall, will operate the new Ready Roast peanut plant in Portales.
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In Memory 40s
Hazel M. Breckon Ervin (Attended 38-41) passed away March 21, at the age of 93 in Lake Stevens, WA. She met her husband Glenn G. Ervin (Attended 38-40) while attending ENMU. They moved to Kennewick, WA in 1948 where Hazel taught fourth grade. Later moving to Richland, WA, she was an elementary substitute for the Richland School District for almost 25 years. Ada Mae Hair Rosebrough (BA 47) passed away Aug. 7. She was a longtime resident of Farmington, NM. After graduating from Jal High School in New Mexico at age 16, Ada went with her sister Ida Hair Fellers (BA 45) to ENMU in Portales. After graduating from ENMU, she earned a master’s degree in secondary education at Columbia University Teachers’ College in New York City. She was a teacher and later owned an art gallery in downtown Farmington and supported the local artists.
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Kathryn Dickens (AA 56) passed away July 7. She had a 28-year career with ARCO Oil & Gas Company in Hobbs, New Mexico and Midland, Texas. Kathryn served as president of the S.W. Chapter of Desk and Derrick Club. George O. Martin (BA 58) passed away on Nov. 21, 2014. He was a graduate from Clovis High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served three years during the Korean Conflict. George returned to Portales and sought a degree from ENMU. After graduating from ENMU, George’s career took him worldwide working as a civilian for the Department of the Army in Logistics.
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of Education adopted, including individual reading programs, specialized curriculum, and a team-teaching initiative. After retiring from her education career, she built a successful career selling real estate for 25 years. Delbert “Sonny” Wiginton (MBA 65, BA 63) passed away in Jan. 16. Sonny was married to Terri Wiginton (BA 80) for 53 years who survives him. Sonny was a resident of Roswell for over 34 years. He coached high school football in Texas before coming to Goddard High to coach football. He ended his career coaching football and golf at New Mexico Military Institute. Fred H. Jones (BA 68) passed away July 14. He was employed for 27 years by Mountain Bell. Fred retired in 1986 and was later employed as a communications manager for the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratory both in Albuquerque. Jerry Dean Durrett (BS 64) passed away in Aug. 24. Jerry and his family lived in many countries through the years from Indonesia to Denmark and England as well as the U.S. cities of Denver, Los Angeles, and Billings, Montana while he worked in the Oil Industry as a geophysicist. George Mowrer (BA 68) passed away Aug. 19. He began working at Eastern in 1978 in the Physical Plant motor pool. The University promoted him to supervisor of the motor pool in 1984. He also often restored computers and taught others how to use them. George retired in 1998 and spent many hours volunteering at his church.
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Harry H. Elliott (BBA 70) passed away June 15. He joined the U. S. Navy in 1961. During his tour, he had the privilege of
retrieving astronaut Col. Gordon Cooper upon his reentry from space. After an Honorable Discharge in 1966, Harry attended ENMU. He worked at various Sales Management positions until he found his home at Enterprise Transportation Co. in 1980 where he remained until his retirement in 2014. James W. Mooring (AS 70) passed away Aug. 4 at home in Mimbres, New Mexico. Jim worked at Oklahoma University College of Medicine as the patient accounts director. Juan Enrique “Henry” Pena (MA 70) passed away June 14 following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. At ENMU he studied business administration and Spanish. A long time educator, Henry taught school at Clovis High School and was a TRIO Program Coordinator at ENMU. In 1988, he moved to California where he taught Spanish at Mojave High School. In 1999, he became a teacher of incarcerated youth, encouraging them to finish high school and get their college degree. Roger Lynn Sowder (MEd 70, BS 68) passed away July 3. He began his career with 13 years of teaching in Santa Fe. He later became principal at Nob Hill Early Childhood Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico where he spent 20 years teaching and entertaining young children. Roger loved music and played guitar, mandolin and harmonica. He loved acting and won many awards while participating in the Lincoln County Little Theater. Jerry Clyde Kent (MBA 76) passed away July 18. He had a career in the oil field with Dresser Industries. Danita Waldon Chambers (MSE 78, BAE 74) passed away Sept. 13 at 82 years of age. She became an educational diagnostician in 1984. Danita began her teaching career in 1974 as a special education teacher in Morton, Texas; she also taught in Dora and Roswell where she retired in 1999.
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Greg Chadwick (BBA 80) passed away
Aug. 12 following an extended illness. He graduated from Tucumcari High School and ENMU. He had worked in the oil fields for a number of years and most recently for the Water Group at Conchas Lake, NM.
Baptist University and graduated in 2010 with a Masters of Education. In 1996 he started teaching in the Portales Schools and then on to Clovis School in 1998 where he taught Science and History until 2013.
years and farmed simultaneously. When irrigation came in the late 40s, he was then able to devote full-time to farming. For many years he was also part owner of Oklahoma Lane Farm Supply and Gin.
Alicia Denise LeybaPuma (BS 02) passed away Sept. 12. She was a passionate science teacher at Gallup Middle School.
Alfred Cunningham, Jr. (Attended) passed away July 7 after a brief illness. After graduating from high school in 1958 he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany in the Canine Corp. After his discharge, he attended ENMU for a year. After having various jobs in Alaska, including being employed as a hunting guide by Master Guide Lynn Castle, Al worked for the Bureau of Land Management as maintenance manager for Alaska’s northern district until he retired.
Debra Paul (BBA 82) passed away in Aug. 17. She lived all over New Mexico but made her home in Clovis for the past 27 years, regularly attending Faith Christian Family Church and First Christian Church.
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Lori Jo King (BBA 92) passed away June 3 after a battle with serious health issues. After earning a degree in business, she continued her education at New Mexico State University, focusing on accounting. She briefly worked in accounting and later as a real estate appraiser. Dina Kay Scarafiotti (BSE 94) passed away Aug. 16. While attending ENMU, she was an active member of both New Mexico and ENMU Home Economics Associations. In Alamogordo, she served as the advisor and coordinator of The Boys and Girls State Program for the past nine years. She also managed the annual Veteran’s Day Assembly in Alamogordo. She was an active member of the National Educators Association and was currently serving on the Board of the Otero Federal Credit Union. Charlotte Ann (Hix) Snowden (BSE 96) passed away Sept. 16. Charlotte enjoyed music, arts, and crafts. Steven Stull (BS 96) passed away Sept. 5. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1980 and served as an Aircraft Mechanic until his discharge in 1985. He attended Wayland
Paul “Boni” Montano, Jr. (MA 09, BS 06) passed away in Sept. 6. He graduated from Portales High School in 2000. For the past 10 years, he worked for Hueller Distributing Company.
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Alejandro “Alex” Alvarez (Attended) passed away June 4. While attending high school, he participated in an Upward Bound summer program for three years at ENMU until he completed the program. He worked for Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC) as a certified surgical technician and massage therapist for 20 years. After retirement from ENMMC, Alex advanced his career by transferring to the University of New Mexico Hospital, working as manager of the Sterile Processing Department for five years and afterwards the operating room where he concentrated his studies in learning more about orthopedic techniques until he retired in Nov. 2014. Alice Marie Wolf Brown (Attended) passed away Aug. 15. While attending ENMU, she met and married Vincent O. Brown (Attended). She spent her 30 year career working for government contractors, including Land Air, DynCorp, NewTec and finally TRAX International. She finished her degree in management at Parks College.
Marguerite “Maggie” Alverna (Olsen) Giannettino (Attended) passed away Sept. 5, at age 91. Maggie served in the U.S. Army during World War II and moved to New Mexico upon her honorable discharge to attend ENMU. After a year, she transferred to the University of New Mexico where she earned a degree in journalism and met her future husband. She later returned to UNM to earn a master’s degree in education.
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Antonio (Tony) Gennaro (Faculty) passed away in Aug. 20. A brief listing of his accomplishments include: President’s Faculty Award for Teaching and Research, President’s Faculty Award for Contributions to Science and Technology, and the New Mexico Academy of Science Award for The Outstanding Science Teacher in New Mexico. He might have been the most proud of his contributions to the establishment of the Natural History Museum in Roosevelt Hall on the campus of ENMU.
Harold Wade Carpenter (Attended) passed away Aug. 21 at 96 years of age. At ENMU he studied journalism. He was also a Golden Gloves lightweight boxer. He served as manager of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for several Green & Silver | November 2014
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Then and Now A Crowning Legacy Rainy Newman and Bill Speegle (MA 61, BA 52) bestow the crown upon 1965 Homecoming Queen Agatha Sartain (MS 72, BS 65). Ralph and Roxy Greyhound with Doreen Chavez and Rey Coss, 2015 Homecoming Queen and King.
1965 Sheryl Stevens Borden (MEd 72, BS 68) was the 1965 Rodeo Queen.
2015 Other royalty from the 2015 Homecoming celebration include Miss ENMU Reina Hispana (Hispanic Queen) Adilene Adame, Miss Black ENMU from Jamaica Kris-Ann Walters, and Miss Jicarilla Apache Katherine Smith.