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For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation

Spring 2022

Shaped by Hope

Photograph by Emily Flood

Calendar of Events June 12 South Central Alumni Gathering Chicken-N-Pickle, Wichita, KS June 25 ALA SLIM Conference and Alumni Gathering Washington, D.C. July 22 Kansas City Golf Tournament Falcon Lakes Golf Club, Basehor, KS August 25 KC Boulevard Brewery Alumni Event Kansas City, MO September 9 Summervill’s Fan Fair Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS September 9-18 Kansas State Fair Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS

If interested in Volunteering, please contact Tiffany Wilson at twilson@emporia.edu

September 16-17 Boot Hill Bowl Reunion ESU Campus September 17 Family Day ESU Campus September 23-24 Emporia Connection Reunion ESU Campus September 25 Don Edward Golf Classic Sand Creek Station Golf Course, Newton, KS September 30-October 2 Roosevelt High School Reunion ESU Campus October 8 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon ESU Campus October 28-29 Homecoming ESU Campus November 12 Veterans Appreciation Luncheon ESU Campus

For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation Managing Editor Dannie Harris dharri21@emporia.edu Design & Layout Ryan O’Meara romeara@emporia.edu

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Undiscovered History

A Life-Changing Experience

Teddi Davis (BS 2007) tdavis@emporia.edu

From Past to Present

Contributors Kate Kreiman (BA 2015, MLS 2017) Lindsay Thompson

Editorial Committee Jenni Denton (MBA 2016) Kelly Heine (BFA 2001) Shane Shivley (BSB 2000)

Photography Dylan Coldsmith dcoldsm1@emporia.edu Spotlight on Alumni Laurie Pitman lpitman@emporia.edu

Emporia State University Interim President Ken Hush (BSB 1982) Vice President for University Advancement and Foundation President Shane Shivley Vice President for Alumni & Stewardship and Associate Vice President for University Advancement Jenni Denton Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson Diane Beatty (BSB 1978) Alumni Association Board of Directors President Dana Walker (BSB 1986) Spotlight is the magazine of Hornet Nation, consisting of more than 66,000 alumni and friends of Emporia State University. The Emporia State University Alumni Association and Emporia State Foundation, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801-5018, publish Spotlight twice a year. Contact Information Spotlight 1500 Highland Street, Emporia, KS 66801-5018 620-341-5440

A Passion for Tennis Leads to a Vision for the Future A Season of Champions Emphasis on High-Impact Learning Leads to Growing Entrepreneurial Program

Together, Forward Campaign Update

A Testament to Resilience

Black & Gold Forever

Meet the New Director of Alumni Relations

Spotlight on Alumni

In Memoriam

Postmaster, send address corrections to Alumni Association, 1500 Highland Street, Emporia, KS 66801-5018 Volume 51, Number 2

Due to the possibility of schedule changes and adjustments, we recommend you visit the following websites to see the most current information on upcoming ESU and local events. ESU Alumni Association Events � emporia.edu/alumnievents Emporia Main Street � emporiamainstreet.com Emporia Arts Council � emporiaksarts.org Emporia Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau � visitemporia.com/events

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Undiscovered History How a Wildfire Revealed a Family Legacy at Emporia State In September of 2020, School of Library and Information Management alumna, Jeana Menger (MLS 14-Library Science), watched dense smoke fill the air of her Portland, Oregon neighborhood. Fires had forced an evacuation order for the next county over, about two and a half miles from her home.

Although she hadn't known a lot about her, she knew her great-grandmother Mary was a teacher, as were several relatives on both sides of her family. With family roots so deeply tied to education, it's a small wonder that Jeana has a love of reading and a passion for literacy. Those interests ultimately drew her to a career in library science.

Worried she, too, may find her home in danger, Jeana decided she’d better pack an emergency bag, just in case. She went to the attic in search of her dog’s kennel.

It's a path you might have predicted Jeana would follow. "Literacy was always very important to me. It was something I wanted to help other people with," she says.

As her eyes scanned the space, they landed on a box labeled ‘Family History.’

But it might have been more than a coincidence that when she began volunteering at her local library, she met a mentor who would steer her toward Emporia State.

“I hadn’t opened it in 22 years. I’d known that I had my grandmother’s diplomas, but I didn’t realize I had my great-grandmother’s diplomas. When I unrolled it, I just went, 'Oh my gosh! It's Emporia State.'"

“I hadn’t opened it in 22 years... I didn’t realize I had my great-grandmother’s diplomas. When I unrolled it, I just went, ‘Oh my gosh! It’s Emporia State.’” Before that moment, Jeana didn’t know she had any family ties to ESU. She hadn’t known that her great-grandmother, Mary J. Chapman, received her teaching degree from Kansas State Normal School in 1902.

"When I first decided to go to library school, I started volunteering at my local library branch here in Portland. The librarian I was working with, Jane Corry (MS 97-Library Science), was a member of the first ESU cohort SLIM had here in Portland. She was the one who suggested I check out the program, and it was perfect for me." It’s proven to be a great choice all around. Jeana’s time as a student at Emporia State led her to work for ESU as an academic advisor in the School of Library and Information Management. She’s also taught a few courses. The fires in 2020 did not come close enough to endanger her home, only close enough for her to discover the family connection she had with ESU. It might have been a series of coincidences. But in hindsight, it feels as though Jeana's journey to Emporia State was meant to be.

“It's amazing to have this connection back to Emporia State that I didn't even know about," says Jeana. "Coincidentally, 1902 is the same year that the library science department at Kansas State Normal School was founded, which I thought was an interesting coincidence, given that 112 years later, I graduated from SLIM [School of Library and Information Management].”

Jeana Menger

Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

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A Life-Changing Experience Jaxon Armendariz was born 11 weeks premature and suffering from various health problems. There were issues with his adrenal system, pituitary gland, blood platelets and lungs. After four months in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU), Jaxon's parents, Laura and Bryan Armendariz, were finally able to bring him home. Because of his ongoing and extensive medical needs, the couple was referred to home health services, where Tara Tiernan (BSN 06-Nursing) was assigned to be his nurse. This is how Tara first met Jaxon and his family. After assisting the family with his medical issues in his infancy, Jaxon and Tara didn’t see each other much for several years. When he started kindergarten, they reconnected. Jaxon started school in the Chapman School District, where Tara works as a school nurse. Because Jaxon still struggled with a range of health issues, they saw each other frequently, and the connection that started in his infancy grew even stronger. “He just loves her,” says mom Laura about the bond between Jaxon and Tara. As Jaxon grew up, his medical issues persisted. His family tried to provide him with every aspect of a normal life, but his health limited what was possible for him.

“He would get tired so quickly. He would only be able to play with his siblings for five minutes, and then he’d be done,” explains Laura. “He would crash on the couch and sleep or just not feel good.” He would eventually be diagnosed with the newly identified MIRAGE syndrome. The syndrome affects many aspects of Jaxon’s health, but one of the most serious and debilitating issues has been kidney disease. In late 2020, when he was 10 years old, doctors told the Armendariz family that Jaxon needed a kidney transplant. He had to be put on dialysis. It’s a restrictive and difficult treatment for anyone, but especially for a child. Jaxon couldn’t swim or shower; he couldn’t participate in physical play with other kids. He couldn’t even drink more than 16 ounces of water a day. Laura and Bryan turned to social media to let friends and family know Jaxon needed a kidney. They shared information about how to explore becoming a living donor. When Tara saw the post, she reached out to Laura to ask if she and Jaxon had the same blood type. They did. Tara contacted the living donor network and asked to be evaluated as a potential donor.

“I didn’t even hesitate. I just felt like it was something I wanted to do. I have two young children, and if it were my kids, I would hope somebody would do that for them.” After a thorough evaluation process, the answer came back. They were a match.

Extra sassiness aside, it is a gift the Armendariz family is eternally grateful to Tara for making. Says Laura, “I think it is the most selfless act you can do for someone because there’s no way we could ever repay it.” The experience has made the two families very close.

On July 26, 2021, Tara and Jaxon went into surgery to transplant Tara’s kidney. It was a day that transformed Jaxon’s life immeasurably.

“It was just something I wanted to do,” says Tara. “I hope by doing something like this that other people see you can be a living donor.”

Laura says it is amazing to see him be able to finally be a kid. “Hearing him laughing and enjoying his siblings–even when he’s sassing off to them – he’s being a big brother. They love it. They have their sibling back.”

For Jaxon and all the kids like him who have had a transplant, the gratitude they experience is heartwrenchingly straightforward. Explains Laura, “It’s such a gift, and they’re so grateful. That’s the thing. They love life, and they are grateful for the chance to live.”

Tara says she might be to blame for the sass part. “We joke that a little bit of my sass maybe went with my kidney to him.”

“I didn’t even hesitate. I just felt like it was something I wanted to do. I have two young children, and if it was my kids, I would hope somebody would do that for them. I hope by doing something like this that other people see you can be a living donor.” Curious about being a living donor? Please visit transplantliving.org to learn more. 4

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From Past To Present

Celebrating 100 Years of Nursing

February 4, 1922

First year, 1922

Emporia Gazette Miss Cora A. Miller, superintendent of the new Lyon County Hospital, will begin at once enrolling prospective students for the training school for nurses to be offered at the hospital. The applicants should be at least 18 years old… should have had one year of high school or its equivalent– high school graduates preferred…should be of good moral character and of good physical and mental health. Those are state requirements.

Twenty-seven student nurses were admitted to the school: 10 of the 27 students graduated. Loss of students usually averaged about 50%. According to Miss Cora Miller, “… this training school was misused for a boarding school to tide over the period from high school graduation to the day of marriage.” The school had a faculty of five nurses. All hospital supervisors were expected to be “teaching supervisors.” Modern Methods in Nursing was the only nursing “technic” book available.

The training school will train young women thoroughly in every department. Young women of experience and competence, graduates of hospitals of high standing will be selected supervisors of departments. The course training will cover at least two years and six months. Six weeks’ vacation may be included in this time.

Student uniforms were selected by Mrs. William Allen White. The color of tan was chosen since it blended with the walls of the hospital. Female students lived on the first floor of the hospital. Male students occupied two basement rooms.

The Lyon County Hospital is one of the best-equipped institutions in Kansas…Many departments of nursing, welfare and hospital positions are calling for competent nurses at attractive salaries. One of the most appalling needs of this country is for nurses. From Christian, humanitarian or philanthropic viewpoints, a broad field is before us. May this training center give to the state and to the world young women nurses of whom Emporia will be proud.

An affiliation with the College of Emporia was established to provide a combined "College Nurses" course, providing students with a degree at the end of a five-year period of study and completion of the nurses course.

June 4, 1924

March 1, 1922

The first class of five students was admitted to the Newman Memorial County Hospital Training School for Nurses. All those who applied were admitted. The school was accredited by the Kansas Board for Examination and Registration of Nurses in March 1922.

March 4, 1922

Newman Memorial County Hospital opened to the public.

First Graduation (two students) David R. Davis was the first student to graduate from the training school. He later graduated from medical school and practiced medicine in Emporia. The other graduate was Lila L. Loveless. The two students graduated early because they already had college courses (Davis) or had transferred from another nursing program.

1971

Cora Miller Hall was completed. Funds for the new building were raised through the sale of Lyon County bonds, a Federal Housing and Urban Development allocation and a grant from the Federal Housing Education and Welfare Agency.

May, 1993

Graduation exercises were held for 32 student nurse graduates from the last class of Newman Hospital School of Nursing.

January, 2022

160 students are currently enrolled in Emporia State University's nursing program.

In honor of 100 years of nursing education, we're seeking 100 nursing stories! If you were in the nursing program at Emporia State, share your story with us at https://emporia.link/ nursing100

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A Passion for Tennis Leads to a Vision for the Future Emporia State University’s Kossover Family Tennis Complex officially opened its doors on October 2, 2021, but the story of this facility began much earlier, with the alumni whose vision made the historic building possible. The complex was first envisioned over five years ago at an ESU tennis reunion. Emporia State tennis alumni Greg Kossover (BSB 85-Accounting) and Ken Hush (BSB 82-Business Administration/Marketing) saw an opportunity to serve student-athletes, the university and the Emporia community. As students, Kossover and Hush had seen firsthand the life-changing benefits of competition and teamwork. As dedicated supporters of ESU, their appreciation for the opportunities they experienced as students became the foundation on which the new state-of-the-art complex was built.

With the addition of the all-season tennis facility to the ESU campus, student-athletes now have access to a dedicated space where they can hone their skills yearround. The Kossover Family Tennis Complex includes four outdoor courts, a patio, two championship-quality indoor courts, a viewing deck, a lounge for student-athletes, student locker rooms and a coach’s office. Speaking at the ribbon-cutting in October, freshman tennis player Micaela McSpadden shared her thoughts about the new facility and its impact. “It is a rarity to have such a high-quality facility, such as the Kossover Family Tennis Complex, on a college campus…As a freshman coming in, I couldn’t be luckier in my timing to attend Emporia State. The addition of the new facility is huge. It was an extremely influential element in my choice to come here, and I know that my fellow ‘first-years’ feel the same.” spring 2022

Located along Merchant Street just north of Visser Hall, this facility is the first of its kind in the MIAA. The complex more than doubles the area of the existing tennis courts on campus and is a reminder of what’s possible when it comes to providing resources for our students through donor support. McSpadden says it means a lot to her and her teammates. “The tennis team and I are so appreciative to have such generous donors to rejuvenate our tennis program. I promise that the tennis team, with myself included, will continue to work extremely hard to get the most out of this new facility. I’m so excited to see what Emporia State tennis has to come in the upcoming seasons, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that the best is yet to come.”

The tennis team and I are so appreciative to have such generous donors to rejuvenate our tennis program. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that the best is yet to come.” At the ribbon-cutting event, Greg Kossover agreed with McSpadden’s sentiment and shared some words of wisdom with the team. “As tennis players, hard work, thoughtful preparation and love of competition are how we improve and what we must commit to. With that commitment, and as you learn how to win, you and Coach Stafford will do big, big things together. In time, it will lead to championships. You will take that experience and knowledge into your future, and you will have the lifelong competitive edge of being a college athlete.”

A Season of Champions How Determination and Perseverance Rebuilt a Team It is remarkable the transformation that can take place in 12 years. The ESU women’s soccer team is proof of what is possible when you give it your all. This past fall, the team made headlines, ranking fifth in the NCAA Division II coaches' poll, the highest in school history. But their storied season, ending in an NCAA Division II Championship Tournament, did not happen overnight. The transformative season comes after more than a decade of rebuilding. In 2010, the Hornets finished their season at just 1-11-6, playing many of their home games at the high school due to flooding on their fields. By 2013, the new coach, Bryan Sailer, had brought a winning season to ESU, and in 2018, they made their first appearance in an NCAA tournament. Hornet Nation is incredibly proud of these athletes and all they have achieved. Mackenzie Dimarco has tied the MIAA record for most goals made in a single season. Within the league, Ashlyn Lakin has become well known for her “flip” throw-ins and had six of her seven assists on these acrobatic plays. Ashlyn’s achievements are even more noteworthy considering she missed the first two games of the season when she was doing her clinical rotation for the nursing program.

But, their individual success is nothing compared to their success as a team. These student-athletes are working hard both on and off the pitch. The team overall was ranked fourth in the nation for community service hours last year. In addition, 18 out of 23 players earned Academic All-MIAA honors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. They finished their season with a 19-3-1 overall record and 11-2 conference record. On the field and in the classroom, these Hornets have earned a place in ESU history.

The ESU women’s soccer team is proof of what is possible when you give it your all.

For more information about the Kossover Family Tennis Complex, visit esuhornets.com.

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Emphasis on High-Impact Learning Leads to Growing Entrepreneurial Program

"The lasting legacy of this center will be the businesses built that add to the economic vibrancy of our city”

One year ago, ESU announced the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship. The emphasis on high-impact learning through the Together, Forward campaign has allowed the School of Business to construct this program to meet the needs of incoming students in an ever-evolving workforce. And, it continues to grow! Last October, the School of Business held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bobbi and Steve Sauder Center for Entrepreneurial Development. Located on the second floor of Cremer Hall, it’s available to all students, regardless of their major, as a resource to help students develop their ideas or begin their own business journey. “The Bobbi and Steve Sauder Center for Entrepreneurial Development will likely have the longest-lasting impact on the Emporia economy as the lasting legacy of this center will be the businesses built that add to the economic vibrancy of our city,” says Dr. Ed Bashaw, dean of the School of Business. “On either side of the entrepreneurship space are the Small Business Development Center and Studio E, a student advertising collective. All three work together to serve student startups, in some manner. We thank Bobbi and Steve Sauder (BSB 68-Business Administration) for their generous gift that enabled this Center.” The Sauders are not the only supporters eager to help ESU provide new opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. On the heels of their gift, another alumnus came forward, eager to help enhance the entrepreneurship program. This soon-to-be-announced gift will also have an emphasis on high-impact learning. As the needs of incoming students continue to change, ESU will continue to grow and expand to help meet those needs. The emphasis on high-impact learning has created an experience for our students that better prepares them for a career after the classroom. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in exploring the new Entrepreneurship Program, visit emporia.edu/entrepreneurship to learn more.

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At last year’s Homecoming event, Emporia State University announced nearly $55M had been raised as part of the Together, Forward campaign in support of our vision of making life-changing experiences available and accessible to any student who has the desire and determination to pursue higher education. This total exceeded our expectations and surpassed our initial goal of $50M! Thanks to our wonderful alumni and friends, we are now able to set our sights even higher and allow more students to achieve their dreams of higher education. We are eager to pursue our new goal of $75M for the Together, Forward campaign! As we embark on this new chapter in the campaign, we are also expanding our campaign priorities to include Championship-Level Facilities. An investment in athletic facilities allows the university to recruit and train champions and compete for the opportunity to host high-stakes competitions. This new area of support will be added to the existing areas of High-Impact Learning Opportunities, Strengthening the Arts and Athletics through expanding our Talent Awards, the Together, Forward Fund, and Building and Sustaining Excellence. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit emporia.edu/togetherforward.

Promoting High-impact Learning Opportunities

$8M

Strengthening the Arts and Athletics

$7M

The Together, Forward Fund

$3M

Championship-Level Facilities

$2M

Building and Sustaining Excellence

$55M

Campaign Stretch Phase Goal

$75M

Providing support expands practical, real-world learning experiences for student success.

Recruiting scholarships provide incentives for high-performing student-athletes, artists, actors and musicians.

Flexible and agile, resources to this fund enable us to seize arising opportunities for the benefit of students.

An investment in athletic facilities allows the university to recruit the most talented student-athletes to our campus to compete for championships.

Direct your support to an area of the university that is particularly meaningful and important to you.

ESU Foundation Trustees & Fundraising Committee Greg Kossover BSB 1985 Tulsa, OK

Denise Kruse BSB 1982 Overland Park, KS

Noel Roach BS 1996 Overland Park, KS

Angel Zimmerman BS 1991 Topeka, KS

Mike Petitjean BSE 1970, MS 1978 Emporia, KS

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A Testament to Resilience “She’s incapable of defeat.” This is how Will Philips, assistant professor of Business Administration in the School of Business, describes former student and recent graduate Mallory Hammer (BSB 21-Management). It’s true. You would be hard-pressed to find someone with more tenacity. She is extremely goal-oriented, ambitious and maybe even a little stubborn at times. Those qualities are a big part of who she is, but what makes her remarkable is how she does it–with a cheerful disposition, grateful heart and radiant faith. It’s a testament to her character because Mallory has faced difficulties most of us will never understand. In 2018, she went in for a routine wisdom tooth removal over her spring break. During and after the surgery, she experienced complications resulting in an anoxic brain injury. She was hospitalized for months and had to relearn basic life skills like speaking and walking. It was a terrifying event for Mallory and her family, and initially, it was uncertain what kind of recovery would be possible for her. She had been within a year of graduating from ESU. She was only months from her wedding day. All these plans were on pause, perhaps forever. But, it turns out you should never underestimate what Mallory can do. With her faith in God and her family by her side, providing support and encouragement, she was determined not to give up. She worked diligently to progress with her physical, occupational and speech therapy. She went from only being able to communicate using signed letters to recovering some speech. She went from not being able to stand to walking with assistance and even taking some steps on her own.

Mallory never wavered in striving toward the life she had always planned. It was going to be much harder than she expected, but she committed herself to the effort. Mallory and her now-husband, Kyle, still planned to have their wedding. She still wanted to finish the degree she had been so close to completing. Mallory was determined to walk down the aisle and across the commencement stage under her own power. She was determined to live life on her own terms. “There was never a question,” Mallory says about returning to finish her degree. But, she also recognizes her good fortune. “I’m really lucky I have my mind and my memory because most people who have an anoxic brain injury do not.” Every milestone she achieves is the result of months and years of work and is hard-won. Mallory credits her family, her husband and her community for supporting her and keeping her strong. But, she gives special credit to God and to her mom, Cindi. “I couldn’t do it if my mom hadn’t taught me my faith. Without her, I wouldn’t be getting better as fast or at all. I couldn’t have done it without my family and God.” Her mom is by her side throughout it all. Cindi helps others understand Mallory, as her speech is still somewhat impaired. She helps her with reading because Mallory’s vision has also been affected. She gives her comfort and support as they tackle each new challenge. And sometimes, she rallies Mallory’s spirits to keep fighting the obstacles before her. “Some days, I want to quit, but mom says, ‘No,’” Mallory says with a smile, looking at her mom. They both laugh.

Photograph by Emily Flood

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“I’m terrible, aren’t I?” Cindi replies jokingly. “But, I want her to keep getting better, and I know she can.” Mallory pushes herself the most, and it shows in everything she accomplishes. “None of her work was ever a case of just doing enough to get it done. She did excellent work,” says Will, speaking of her work in class after her return. “Her work ethic and positive nature are a testament to her resilience.” Mallory has an incredible network of support from her local community of Rossville, her church, her hometown of St. Mary and her ESU community. She has countless people who are devoted to helping her succeed. Shelby Clark (BSB 08-Management), senior academic advisor for the School of Business, says, “I think everybody is so in awe of her and inspired by her because nobody would have faulted her for not coming back. Everybody is rooting for her and is so excited to see what she can do, and you know, she has shown everyone that she’s got this!” “Every member of our faculty and staff was committed to her success. It’s what we do. It’s why we are here,” says Ed Bashaw, dean of the School of Business. “To be able to be a part of a story like this, to help someone triumph so spectacularly over her difficulties and challenges, it warms the heart and reminds us all why we work in education. It was an honor to get to visit with Mallory and her husband, Kyle, at commencement. They have inspired us all. I will not soon forget all that Mallory overcame, nor will I forget all of those who stood by her.” Cindi says from the moment they reached out to inquire about Mallory coming back to school, there was no doubt Mallory would receive the guidance, accommodations and assistance she needed. “Everyone went above and beyond. Every instructor was incredible...I tell everyone I know to go to ESU because they are all amazing.”

“It was wonderful. I was so proud of her because she had worked so hard. It was one of her goals in her life, always, to graduate from college, ever since she was a kid. And, the fact that she succeeded in that and got to walk across the stage was just beautiful.” On December 18, 2021, Mallory received her diploma and walked across the commencement stage with Kyle by her side. Her mom says of the moment, “It was wonderful. I was so proud of her because she had worked so hard. It was one of her goals in her life, always, to graduate from college, ever since she was a kid. And, the fact that she succeeded in that and got to walk across the stage was just beautiful.” With graduation now behind her, Mallory is focused on her future. She and her mom run a pop-up business called Flourishing in Faith. They sell a variety of goods they make themselves. It serves as a fun way to keep increasing her therapeutic challenges while using her business acumen and creativity. Mallory still dreams of building a barn she will run as a wedding venue. And Mallory and Kyle are working toward being able to go on their honeymoon to Aruba. She is determined to walk on the beach unassisted. Without a doubt, someday she will.

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Black & Gold Forever Did you know? As a graduate of Emporia State University, you are a member of the Emporia State Alumni Association. There are no dues or fees; it’s an open invitation to come back and visit campus, attend events, volunteer and take advantage of the programs and services offered by the association. You’ve likely already seen Corky’s Crew, the Power E license plate and personalized bricks in the Sauder Alumni Center in each edition of Spotlight. But, there are so many more benefits and opportunities to stay connected to Emporia State University after graduation!

ESU Career Services

As an alumnus, you have full access to services provided by ESU Career Services, including resume help, interview coaching, connecting to job opportunities and more!

Refer a Hornet

Do you know someone who would make a great addition to Hornet Nation? Send us their contact information! And don’t forget, achieving educational aspirations isn’t just for high school seniors. Refer your friends, family or colleagues today!

Make a Gift to Emporia State

There is no better investment than supporting the hopes and dreams of a student. Each and every gift made to Emporia State has the ability to make a life-changing difference. Visit emporia.edu/give to make a gift.

Serve at ESU

We are beyond grateful for our volunteers! Give back to your alma mater by joining our current volunteers and help us contribute to the current and future success of the next generation of Hornet leaders. To learn more about these and other opportunities as an alumnus of Emporia State University, visit emporia.edu/alumni. How will you stay connected?

Meet the New Director of Alumni Relations ESU alumni will be seeing a familiar face in a new role on campus.

Tiffany Wilson, who had served since 2018 as the alumni programs coordinator for the Alumni Association, was promoted to the director of alumni relations last October. Following her promotion, many alumni events were postponed due to the pandemic at that time. As the Alumni Association moves forward and events begin again, she eagerly awaits meeting ESU alumni. “I look forward to engaging even more with Emporia State's alumni as well as current students,” said Wilson. “Involvement with our current students is key to maintaining relationships with them as alumni rather than starting the interaction on their graduation day.” As alumni programs coordinator, Wilson worked with ESU’s 66,000+ alumni to engage them in events and activities to celebrate their alma mater. She also worked closely with ESU student ambassadors to coordinate their work with alumni, as well as providing campus tours for prospective students.

“She has a compelling vision for the future of alumni relations at Emporia State, and I look forward to seeing engagement levels rise under her leadership.” Tiffany is not the only familiar face in the Alumni Association. Many alumni will remember Laurie Pitman, long-time alumni administrative officer. Joining Tiffany and Laurie in the Alumni Association is MaryAnne McNeal (BSE 13-Art, MS 17-Education). MaryAnne has taken on the role of alumni programs coordinator following Tiffany’s promotion. To see a complete list of alumni events for a chance to meet the team, visit emporia.edu/alumnievents.

Wilson graduated from Emporia State in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in microbial and cellular biology. She worked for 18 years as a pharmacy technician for Emporia’s Walmart before moving to the ESU Alumni Association in 2018. She has participated in numerous volunteer opportunities with Symphony in the Flint Hills. “Tiffany has built relationships with and earned the respect of a broad range of constituencies, from current students to regional alumni to the Alumni Association Board of Directors,” said Jenni Denton (MBA 16-Business Administration), vice president for alumni and stewardship at the ESU Foundation and ESU associate vice president for advancement. “She has a compelling vision for the future of alumni relations at Emporia State, and I look forward to seeing engagement levels rise under her leadership.”

Laurie Pitman & MaryAnne McNeal

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Spotlight on Alumni 1950s

George W. Gish, Jr. (BA 58-Music), Tokyo, Japan, received the 2021 Distinguished Service Award for Contribution to Public Benefit from Edogawa City, Tokyo, Japan, for serving over 15 years as director of international community development. He also retired as trustees chair and chancellor of Yamanashi Eiwa Gakuin in Kofu, Japan.

1960s

Larry Greenwood (MLS 69-Library Science), Alamosa, Colo., published a story blog on the web about John Newton, a twentieth century librarian who travels back to 415 AD. Paula Sauder (BSE 68-Elementary Education), Emporia, received the 2021 Steve Hanschu Excellence in Design Award by Emporia Main Street.

1970s

Betty J. (Bowers) Bunnel (BSE 79-Elementary Education), Welda, retired in 2021 from Garnett USD 365. Steve A. Commons (BS 78-Public Affairs), Edmond, Okla., retired after 15 years as assistant city manager in Edmond, Okla. He was previously city manager in Emporia, Kans., for a total of 35 years in city government. Terry W. Crawford (BSB 79-Business Administration), Shawnee, retired as senior vice president and treasurer of AMC Theatres. Reginald M. DePass (BSB 74-Business Administration), San Diego, Calif., retired after 24 years as the director of finance for Feaster Charter School. Rebecca C. Gish (BSE 78-Physical Education), Portland, Ore., retired from Mt. Hood Community College after 23 years as a technology labs and multimedia analyst. Dr. Robert F. "Bob" Hartsook (BA 70-Social Sciences; MS 72-Counselor Education), Kansas City, Mo., was inducted into the Colby Community College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2021. Hartsook was the former administrator and is the current fundraiser and philanthropist. Chief Ambassador Dr. Vernard Johnson (BME 70-Music), Leawood, had his book "1,000 Consecutive Days of Fasting" published.

Dr. Karen L. Kelly (BS 78-Biology), Sacramento, Calif., was appointed chief executive officer of International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Cynthia S. "Cindy" (Stutzman) Korb (BSE 76-Elementary Education), Tonganoxie, was inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame in the Tonganoxie USD 464 School District. Maj. Gen. Kevin A. Leonard (BS 79-Sociology), Rising Sun, Md., has been named president and CEO at the Charleston, S.C.-based military logistics services provider, Technica. Larry E. Reder (BSE 70-Physical Education), St. Joseph, Mo., retired after coaching and teaching health and physical education at Mid-Buchanan High School for 30 years. Mary H. Reeves, PhD (BA 74-English; MA 79-English; MS 79-Curriculum & Instruction), Henderson, Nev., retired as executive director of the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) in 2020, subsequently serving as CEA's executive advisor through 2021. CEA is the U.S. Department of Education's specialized accreditation agency for English language programs and institutions in post-secondary settings, primarily serving international student programs and institutions. Sister Marilyn Rupp (MS 71-Educational Administration), Wichita, celebrated 75 years as a nun with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ Wichita Center. Rep. Mark A. Schreiber (BS 78-Biology; MS 81-Biology) and Angie M. (Moreland) Schreiber (BSE 79-Speech; BSB 84-Accounting), Emporia, received the 2021 J. Warren Brinkman Award by Emporia Main Street. Dr. Belinda A. Vail (MS 77-Biology), Prairie Village, was one of four recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award for 2021 at KU Family Medicine & Community Health. Dr. Vail was also named Gender Equity Leader and will work on programs and policies to improve gender equity through the recruitment, hiring and promotion process. Jerilyn M. "Jeri" Wiederholt (MS 79-Art Therapy; MS 81-Psychology), Northfield, Minn., has joined Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota as a psychologist in the Family and Individual Counseling Program in the Owatonna office.

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Rhonda F. (Egans) Harris (MS 85-Psychology), Topeka, was named the distinguished mentor honoree at the Seventh Annual Women of Influence Awards.

Deborah K. (Rhodes) Ball (BSB 82-Accounting), Olathe, retired from Rhodes Chemical Co, Inc.

David G. "Dave" Rockers (BSE 82-Business Education), Carthrage, Mo., was the Missouri Administrator of the Year and was a national finalist for Administrator of the Year from the Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education Association.

Shirley A. Apley (MLS 80-Library Science), Huron, S.D., retired at the end of 2021 after serving as director of the Huron Public Library for 10 years.

Retired U.S. Army Col. Guy C. Beougher (BS 80-Business Administration), McLean, Va., was named one of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps Hall of Fame inductees for 2020. Dr. Lendi L. (Grimsley) Bland (BSE 83-Elementary Education; MS 97-Curriculum & Instruction), Americus, has a new position at Emporia State University as an assistant professor of Curriculum & Instruction in the Elementary Education/Early Childhood/ Special Education department. Kathleen Clark (BSE 82-Social Sciences; MA 84-English), Waco, Texas, became a professor of English for McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. Her classes were accepted credits at Baylor University, and she also taught for Waco ISD at G.L. Wiley Middle School and Waco High School. Several of her students have been published, several students have become teachers, and one student became a principal (now a superintendent) who hired her. Dr. Teresa L. Clounch (BSB 89-Business Administration; MS 96-Counselor Education), Hays, was inaugurated into the Cheryl Gleason KAY Leadership Camp Staff Hall of Fame. James D. "Jim" Franz (BS 84-Environmental Biology), Lawrence, retired as the park manager at Melvern Lake on August 1, 2021. Donna J. (Bloomer) Glover (BSE 85-Elementary Education; MS 12-School Counseling), Peabody, joined the clinical staff of Prairie View's Marion county office and will provide individual and group therapy to clients ages 6 to 18 years old. Dr. Cathy A. Grover (BSB 86-Business Administration; BS 86-Psychology; MS 88-Psychology), Americus, associate professor of psychology, was named the 2020-21 King Endowed Professor at Emporia State University.

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Matt H. Strathman (BSB 83-Marketing), Topeka, was inducted into the Topeka Business Hall of Fame in March 2022.

1990s

COL Regena M. (Bailey) Aye (MA 98-History), Osage City, was selected as Civil Air Patrol's next national vice commander. Lori L. (Sipavich) Berezovsky (MLS 94-Library Science), Salina, was elected president of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services at Salina Public Library. Trent E. Freeman (BFA 95-Art), Kansas City, is the new business owner of The Artificaters. This new building, located in Fort Scott, features an art gallery, a teaching studio workshop and a studio space. Shawn M. Gerleman (BGS 92-General Studies), Emporia, started a position as director of evangelization at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Jennifer N. Griggs (BS 95-Sociology), Indianapolis, Ind., started a new job as the manager of strategic initiatives at Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. Kristen J. (Mitchell) Hase (MS 97-Biology), Emporia, has been promoted to superintendent of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Dr. Muhammed Nashatizadeh (BS 98-Biology), Lenexa, has been promoted to clinical associate professor at the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He has also been voted the Neurology Attending Educator of the Year (Student Voice Award) by third-year medical students for four years in a row (2017-2021).

Travis T. Powell (BSE 98-Physical Education; BSE 98-Biology), Greensburg, was announced as the 2021 KCA Girls Track & Field Coach of the Year. He is track coach and principal of Kiowa County High School in USD 422. Tim R. Randall (BSB 92-Business Administration), Bonner Springs, accepted a position as senior resolution manager with James A Gallagher Insurance. Christopher "C.J." Russell (BS 97-Biology), Wichita, was promoted to value stream architect at OnPoint, a Koch Engineered Solutions Company. Alex M. Specht (BSE 91-Biology; MS 06-Educational Administration), McPherson, was hired as the new Fort Scott High School principal at USD 234. Scott D. Stormont (BS 97-Sociology), Emporia, was promoted to captain with the Emporia Police Department and will now lead the patrol division. Timothy L. "Tim" Werth (BSB 12-Finance), Hays, was ranked as the number two Wealth Advisor in Kansas by Forbes in its Best-In-State Advisor List. He was also ranked fourth Best Advisor in Kansas by Barron's. Erik C. Gratton (BFA 98-Dramatic Arts), Gig Harbor, Wash., starred in the new Max Brod Production, OffBroadway musical comedy, "A Turtle on a Fence Post" at Theatre 555 for a 10-week engagement from November 2021-January 2022.

2000s

Sarah M. (Phillips) Aligo (BFA 05-Communication), Dewitt, Mich., was promoted to senior development consultant at Prenger Solutions Group. Tammy L. (Pattison) Black (BSN 01-Nursing), Emporia, was hired as the new nurse practitioner at Flint Hills Community Health Center. Michael L. Black (BS 02-Sociology), Fort Wayne, Ind., is the new director of housing operations at Trine University. Dr. Brett L. Bruner (BSB 06-Business Administration), Russellville, Ark., is the new assistant vice president for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management/Dean of Students at Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Tyler Curtis (BSE 01-English, Social Sciences; MS 04-Educational Administration), Emporia, was named chief development officer for the Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation. Anne-Marie Deitering (MLS 03-Library Science), Monmouth, Ore., was named the Donald and Delpha Campbell dean of libraries for Oregon State University. Lacey A. (Hall) Kennett (BFA 07-Communication), Topeka, is the new director of communications at Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. Jessica L. Koster (BA 07-Communication), Kansas City, Mo., is a new pricing manager at C.H. Robinson. George P. Maxwell (MBA 09-Business Administration), Topeka, is a new commercial banker at Fidelity State Bank & Trust. Alex McDaniel (BSB 07-Business Administration; MBA 11-Enterprise Resources), Chicago, Ill., has been named the 2021 Outstanding Recent Graduate of Emporia State University representing the School of Business. Janel M McNeal (BSB 02-Accounting), Chesterfield, Mo., has started a new position as staff accountant at Yoon Enterprises. S.J. Moore (BFA 03-Communication), Overland Park, has become a new shareholder at a leading Midwest law firm, Krigel & Krigel, where he practices litigation. Catherine J. "Katie" (Lehmkuhl) Morris (BSE 09-Art), Holton, was named Outstanding K-12 Art Educator of the Year 2021-2022 by the Kansas Art Education Association. Eli M. O'Brien (BS 09-History), Wichita, an associate attorney at Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, was honored by Best Lawyers in America for the second year in the area of Criminal Defense: White Collar. Jason A. Peres (BSE 01-Social Sciences; BSE 01-Psychology), Stilwell, was announced as the principal for the 20212022 school year at Blue Valley East. Julie A. Radcliffe (BSB 01-Business Administration; Master's Certificate 08-Geospatial Analysis), Ottawa, is the new park manager at Melvern Lake.

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Ben D. Schears (BS 03-History; MS 07-History), Goodland, was the recipient of the 2021 NC3 Leadership Award for his dedication and commitment to career and technical education. NC3 is the National Coalition of Certification Centers, a valuedriven organization creating highly skilled, job-ready professionals through a growing network of educational partners and global industry leaders. Dr. Mary A. (Decker) Shivley (BA 01-Communication; MS 04-Counselor Education), Emporia, started her own leadership consulting business called Strategic Connections Consulting. Matt A. Smiley (BSB 01-Business Administration), Overland Park, is a new senior partnership leader / business development manager at ESIS, Inc. Kendra D. (Lee) Stoppel (BSE 00-Elementary Education), Scott City, was a Region 1 semi-finalist for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year. Tranda R. Strnad (BFA 09-Painting, Art), Cuba, was awarded the 2021 Kansas Outstanding Secondary Art Educator by the Kansas Art Education Association. Jan M. (Soetaert) Trelc (BIS 08-Integrated Studies), Emporia, was promoted to director of donor relations at the Emporia State University Foundation. Melissa K. "Missy" (Davis) Wente (BSB 07-Accounting), Park City, is a new social media manager at Troy Wente-American Family Insurance.

2010s

Gabriela R. Aguero Levi (BSB 19-Marketing), Asuncion, Paraguay, is the new partner account manager at Commercient. Abdulla J. Albaqshi (BSB 18-Business Administration), Alnuza, Alhassa, Saudi Arabia, is the new document controller at PETROJET. Spencer G. Allen (BS 11-Health Promotions), Valley Center, was named to the Wichita Business Journal's Emerging Leaders Class for 2021. Fahad A. Alotaibi (BSB 17-Information Systems), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was promoted to cyber security analyst at Elm Company. Dr. Eric S. Anderson (BS 14-Biology), Clay Center, has completed his residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Ascension Via Christi. He is now practicing with Clay Center Family Physicians.

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Craig M. Barnes (BS 11-Health Promotion), Topeka, was named the 2021 Outstanding Recent Graduate of Emporia State University representing The Teachers College. Dakota L. Belt (BS 16-Computer Science), Lees Summit, Mo., started a new position as software engineer II at Cox Automotive Inc. Bethany J. Bowman (BS 18-Communication), Emporia, was promoted to director of operations at Sports in Kansas. Philip K. "Phil" Carselowey (BIS 11-Integrated Studies), Derby, co-founder and COO at NewFound Rentals, was named Wichita's 40 Under 40 by the Wichita Business Journal for their 2021 class. Joshua C. Clary (BS 18-Communication), Sabetha, is a new student development director at Missouri Western State University. Dr. Collin R. Connor (BS 16-Biochemistry, Molecular Biology), Wichita, has completed medical school and has entered residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals. Josiah D. D'Albini (BS 14-Sociology), Iola, was elected to a one-year term on Iola's City Council. Sabrina Davis (MLS 18-Library Science), Osceola, Iowa, has accepted a position as the open education resources librarian at Texas Tech University. Joseph A. Dempewolf (BSB 11-Business Administration), Topeka, is the new assistant general counsel at Wichita State University. Luke J. Drury (BS 13-Political Science), Maple Hill, is the new chief financial officer for the Kansas Supreme Court. Abby N. (Black) Faulkner (BSE 15-Mathematics), Aurora, Colo., was hired as a math teacher at Central High School in Aurora, Colo., after returning to the states from a five-year missionary teaching position in Niger, West Africa.

Dr. Amy M. Feldkamp (BS 14-Biology), Lenexa, has completed medical school and has entered residency at the University of Kansas School of MedicineWichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Derek J. Francis (BS 16-Crime and Delinquency Studies), Manhattan, was hired as the assistant baseball coach at Eastern Illinois University. Brook D. Frazier (BS 17-History), Louisburg, is the new technical recruiter at TEKsystems. Dr. Jasmine B. Greene (BS 13-Political Science), Glenville, Pa., is the new director of budget and operations at OnLocation, Inc. Anne M. Harmon (BS 13-Psychology), Overland Park, was promoted to director of student life and leadership at Johnson County Community College. Nathaniel R. "Nathan" Harris (MLS 18-Library Science), Independence, Mo., is the new genealogy librarian with the Midwest Genealogy Center. Emily Hemmerling (MLS 18-Library Science), Hutchinson, received a new position as coordinator of library services at Hutchinson Community College. Olivia N. Henning (BME 16-Music), Lawrence, was presented with the 202122 Outstanding Young Choir Director Award for service and dedication to the profession of music education by the Kansas Music Educators Association Northeast District. Blanca Y. Herrada (BFA 14-Art), Emporia, accepted the exhibitions coordinator position at the Lawrence Arts Center. Karen A. Hixson (BID/BIS 19-Ethnic Gender Studies), Emporia, started as a school counseling intern at Emporia High School. Miranda S. (Nation) Hofmeister (BFA 16-Theatre), Winfield, took over as the executive director of Burford Theatre Arts. Malaree E. Hood (BS 18-Communication), Derby, is a new admissions counselor at Emporia State University. Mica (Moore) Hunter (MLS 11-Library Science), El Dorado, is the new library director at Bradford Memorial Library. Amy E. Huxtable (MS 19-Art Therapy), Overland Park, published "A Graphic Guide to Art Therapy."

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Samuel T. Jack (MLS 16-Library Science), Goddard, was named to the 2022 class of Emerging Leaders by the American Library Association. He currently serves as Newton Public Library's adult services librarian. April M. Jackson (BIS 19-Interdisciplinary Studies), Moran, is working for the nonprofit organization Thrive Allen County, on a $1.3m grant for substance misuse prevention, treatment and recovery in a six-county area in Southeast Kansas. Erica N. Johnson (BSB 17-Accounting), Olathe, is the new staff accountant II at Louis Dreyfus Company. April D. Lemon (BFA 15-Art), Holton, received the 2020 Art Enhancer Award by the Kansas Art Education Association. Lillian G. Lingenfelter (BSE 18-Social Sciences), Emporia, was elected to the USD 253 Emporia School Board. Elizabeth "Bee" Love (MLS 18-Library Science), Olathe, is now in the role of technical services manager at MidContinent Public Library, overseeing catalogers and technical processors at both Headquarters and the Midwest Genealogy Center. Erin McKinnie (MLS 12-Library Science), Chicago, Ill., was hired as the central library director at the Chicago Public Library. Mariah C. Emily Mills (BS 19-Psychology; MS 21-Forensic Science), Ottawa, accepted a position as a certifying scientist at Clinical Reference Laboratory.

Kyle R. Morris (BS 10-Economics), Overland Park, is the new senior product manager at Change Healthcare. Paul H. "Pablo" Mose (BFA 12-Career and Professional Communication), Dodge City, received the 2021 Diversity Award from the Kansas Bar Association. Mckenzie I. (Gulick) Murphy (BS 17-History; MLS 19-Library Science), McPherson, was hired as the new director of the McPherson Public Library. Moaz Al Nouri (BS 17-Economics), Damascus, Syria, was promoted to consultant 3 in Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) at EY. Madison E. Orrange (BSB 19-Accounting), Drexel, Mo., started a new position as financial aid counselor at the University of Kansas. Jessica D. Parks (BA 18-Political Science), Emporia, was sworn in to practice law in Kansas after earning a juris doctorate at the University of Kansas. She is a new junior associate at Stange Law Firm. Andrea L. Parrish (MLS 18-Library Science), Manhattan, has accepted the library director position at the Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Library. Ryleigh S. Paxton (BFA 19-Art), Goodland, made the move to Georgia to work with world-renowned fly rod craftsman Bill Oyster. At Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods, she will be helping engrave custom fly rods.

Rachel N. (Marshall) Pedersen (BS 14-Communication), Overland Park, was named the 2021 Outstanding Recent Graduate of Emporia State University representing the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Shelby N. Perez (BA 15-Communication; MS 20-School Counseling), Lawrence, has accepted a new position as a sexual health social worker at the LawrenceDouglas Health Department. Levi T. Poindexter (BSE 13-Social Sciences), Atwood, started a new position as safety manager at National Gypsum Company. Emily N. Reed (BS 18-Political Science), Pomona, is a new associate attorney at Spencer Fane LLP. Kiplee G. Richards (BSB 18-Business Administration), El Dorado, is the new receptionist at Kansas School for Effective Learning. Nyk Robertson (BA 13-English), Emporia, accepted the position of interim senior director of diversity at Emporia State University. Kristin D. Roth (MLS 19-Library Science), Overland Park, started a new position as research strategist with VMLY&R. Kelsey A. Ryan (BS 11-Political Science), Prairie Village, was named a new member of Editor and Publisher Magazine's 25 under 35 top news professionals for 2022. Nicole A. "Nikki" Sanders (BS 13-Biology), Miami, Fla., started a new position as supply chain management consultant at Alithya-The Oracle Practice.

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Jordan M. (Foutch) Schlingensiepen (BSB 15-Information Systems), Topeka, is a new software developer at Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. Ian N. Schroeder (BS 10-Psychology; MS 16-Industrial/Organizational Psychology), Liberty, Mo., accepted a position as manager of production and planning with EXLTUBE in North Kansas City, Mo.

2020s

Lencia C. Beltran (MLS 20-Library Science), Derby, has received a term position at UNC Wilmington as the special collections archivist and diversity librarian.

Rebecca L. Garland (MS 21-Forensic Science), Beatrice, Neb., has accepted a position as a toxicologist at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St. Paul, Minn.

Ashley N. (James) Smith (MLS 18-Library Science), Oklahoma City, Okla., is the new emerging technologies librarian at the University of Oklahoma.

Warren H. Menough, II (MS 20-Forensic Science), Emporia, has accepted a position as an environmental health specialist at Flint Hills Community Health Care Center.

Suzanne L. Stevenson (BSE 14-Elementary Education), Dodge City, was named the 2022 Teacher of the Year and is now a candidate for National Teacher of the Year. Taylour R. B. Tedder (BS 11-Economics), Boulder City, Nev., is the new city manager of Boulder City.

Brady L. Michel (BSB 20-Business Administration), Great Bend, started a new position as medical device sales representative at Zimmer Biomet.

Senator Jeff S. Longbine, Emporia, will serve as chair of the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee for the Kansas State Senate in 2022.

Jennifer N. Waldorf (BS 13-Psychology; MS 19-Industrial/Organizational Psychology), Arkansas City, started a position as accounting/HR administrator at Vector Tooling Technologies.

Mark A. McAnarney, Emporia, retired as Emporia city manager, after almost nine years in that role, and 32 years overall with the city.

Dr. Kyle K. Wells (BS 12-Pre-Medical; MA 14-Biology), Wichita, has completed his residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Ascension Via Christi. He is now practicing with the Bacani/McKenney Clinic. Tiffany A. Wilson (BS 10-Biology), Strong City, was promoted to director of alumni relations at Emporia State University. 26

Glenda Estes, Emporia, retired on December 11, 2021, after 41 years, ending her career as an executive associate to the dean in the School of Business.

Debbie Redeker, Hartford, retired on December 17, 2021, after 9 years, ending her career as the director of purchasing in the Finance department.

Mckenzie Gulick (BS 17, MLS 19) and Austin Murphy, November 20, 2021

Keri M. Wiester (MLS 21-Library Science), Kansas City, Mo., has accepted a new position as a school-aged librarian at Mid-Continent Public Library.

Allyson P. Waddle (BSE 15-Elementary Education), Emporia, took on the role of assistant principal at Emporia Middle School for the 2021-22 school year.

David Clements, Neosho Rapids, retired on November 27, 2021, after 4 years, ending his career as a systems analyst in Information Technology.

Natalie Lager (BS 16, MS 18, EDS 19) and Mason Trible, November 20, 2021

Stefanie R. Wiesen (MS 21-Psychology), Wichita, is the new organizational development consultant at Under Armour.

Former Students

ESU Retirements

Pete Symmonds (BSB 12) and Cindy Meinholdt, October 16, 2021

Kilmer Torres (BSB 20-Business Administration), Gardner, was promoted to account recruiting manager at Aerotek.

Jarrod E. Urban (BSN 11-Nursing), Hutchinson, was promoted to nursing director for emergency services at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Michael A. Webb (BSB 19-Management), Washington, D.C., was hired as a consultant at FSG Consulting, based in the Washington, D.C. office.

Abby Black (BSE 15) and Eli Faulkner, July 3, 2021

Brooke K. Cooper (BSB 21-Business Administration), Wichita, is the new freight payment and transportation data specialist at Cargill.

Dr. R. Joe Sliter (BS 12-Pre-Medical), Wichita, has started a new position as a surgical critical care fellow at Methodist Health System.

Sarah E. (Spoon) Spicer (BA 19-Modern Language), New York, N.Y., has joined the Committee to Protect Journalists, a prestigious international nonprofit based in New York. She has been selected as the nonprofit's news editor. The CPJ works to fight for press freedom and defend the rights of journalists around the World.

Nuptials

Upcoming Hornet Travel Opportunities

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Secrets of South Dakota June 3-9, 2022 Hosted by Don and Linda Miller

Erren Harter, Emporia, received the 2021 Advocate of the Year Award by Emporia Main Street.

Santa Fe Holiday November 27-December 2, 2022

Karen L. (Wayman) Sommers, Emporia, has retired as vice president of marketing from ESB Financial after working in the family business for over 20 years.

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Births

John Nathaniel Flanders, son, born to Kevin (BA 14) and Miranda Flanders, November 20, 2018

Ruth Anne Mickley, daughter, born to James (BS 16) and Emily Mickley, June 23, 2021

Nolan Victor Smith, son, born to Drew (BBA 12) and Alexa (Rindt) Smith (BFA 11), May 23, 2019

Naomi Orpha Groen, daughter, born to Chad (BA 08) and Kristy Groen, June 25, 2021

Audrey Kate White, daughter, born to Scott and Ashley White (MS 21), August 25, 2020

Noa Kate Hohmeier, daughter, born to William (BSB 11) and Abby (Lake) Hohmeier (BSN 14), July 3, 2021

Beauden Ernest Wagner, son, born to Cody (BA 09) and Brittany Wagner, September 16, 2020

Cassian Alexander Stout, son, born to Cliff and Angela (Alonzo) Stout (BS 08), July 3, 2021

Wallace Beckham Patterson, son, born to Jacob (BSE 18) and Hannah (Baughman) Patterson (BSE 18), January 16, 2021 Benjamin Lyell Hoffhines, son, born to Mark and Rebecca (Hochman) Hoffhines (BSE 18), April 5, 2021 Declan Leo Hill, son, born to Justin and Jenna (Stanbrough) Hill (MS 15), May 17, 2021 Harper Dru Bachura, daughter, born to Grant (BSE 16) and Hailey (Hilgendorf ) Bachura (BSE 15), May 18, 2021 Elliott Hines McKenzie, son, born to David and Sarah (Hines) McKenzie (BSB 12), May 22, 2021 Brooks William Blades, son, born to Spencer and Raechel (Lockhart) Blades (BSN 12), June 12, 2021 Carter June King, daughter, born to Dominik (BSB 12) and Stephanie (Ternes) King (BSB 11, MBA 16), June 22, 2021

Graham Patrick Osborn, son, born to Jeremy (BSB 07) and Whitney (Stauffer) Osborn (BSE 11), July 7, 2021 Ivella Lee Flanders, daughter, born to Kevin (BA 14) and Miranda Flanders, July 13, 2021 Hawkins Dwight Conley, son, born to Craig and Victoria (Moyer) Conley (BSN 15), July 16, 2021 Leticia Mae Rodriguez Carey, daughter, born to Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez Carey and Jason Carey, July 29, 2021 Kit Elliott Newton, son, born to Aaron (BS 11) and Lacee (Hanson) Newton (BA 11), August 8, 2021 Viviana Emilia Urrutia, daughter, born to Michael (BID 19) and Breeana Urrutia (BS 17, BS 20), August 11, 2021 Karsyn Caroline Koehler, daughter, born to Evan (BSB 16) and Torrie (Rupe) Koehler (BSN 17), August 15, 2021 Amuro Benjamin Donovan, son, born to Sean Donovan and Sarah Wiggins (BA 10), September 8, 2021

Carson Lloyd Graham, son, born to Ethan and Lauren (Isch) Graham (BSB 14), September 8, 2021 Jolene Jewell Bichelmeyer, daughter, born to Jordan and Dani (Todd) Bichelmeyer (BSE 18), September 14, 2021 Cooper Crawford, son, born to Brian and Kaile (Teeter) Crawford (BSN 11), September 16, 2021 Victoria Anne Moser, daughter, born to Timothy (BS 09) and Christine (Weare) Moser (BFA 18), September 20, 2021

Avery Marie Hensley, daughter, born to Ryne (BS 15) and Emily (Vogt) Hensley (BSE 15), September 22, 2021 Jackson Daryl Smith, son, born to Drew (BBA 12) and Alexa (Rindt) Smith (BFA 11), September 22, 2021 Remington Ash "Remi" Rogers, daughter, born to Robert "Rob" (BFA 06) and Christina Rogers, October 1, 2021 Brycen John Crabtree, son, born to James and Jessica (Dhority) Crabtree (BSE 13, MS 20), October 12, 2021 Karter Jan Rosales, daughter, born to April D. (Huddleston) (BSE 08, MS 10) and Mallory Rosales, October 13, 2021 Lyra Jean Kipfer-Goad, daughter, born to Tyler J. Goad (BSE 11, MS 14) and Hannah J. Kipfer, October 15, 2021 Benjamin Robert Braune, son, born to Will and Cara (Wadsworth) Braune (BSE 07, MS 09), November 13, 2021

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In Memoriam 1940s

Wilmetta (Wilson) Anderson (BSE 49), Garden City, June 29, 2021 Julia N. (Allbaugh) Brooks (LIF 42), Lawrence, Sept. 17, 2021 Valetta J. "Vickie" (Moeckel) Shap (BSE 48, BA 48), Hutchinson, Sept. 30, 2021 Celeste A. (Conklin) Sharp (BA 46), Overland Park, July 29, 2021 Augusta H. (Dickson) Shepherd (BSB 44), Emporia, July 25, 2021

1950s

Loree L. (Wingate) Bergerhouse (BSE 53), Pekin, Ill., Aug. 28, 2021 Larry K. Black (BA 59), Wichita, Oct. 25, 2021 Gene W. Bloxom (BSB 55), Emporia, July 30, 2021 Mary D. (Archer) Brinkman (BA 52), Olpe, Oct. 12, 2021 Donald E. Cannon (BSB 57), Emporia, Dec. 4, 2021 Linda M. (Cunningham) Cary (BSE 59), Reno, Nev., July 28, 2021 Robert D. Chatham (BSE 57, MS 62), Emporia, Aug. 21, 2021 Ann J. (Mueldener) Cochennet (BSE 52, MS 69), Emporia, Oct. 14, 2021 Elizabeth J. "Janie" (Evans) Cochran (BS 59), Winlock, Wash., Oct. 27, 2021 Frank D. Colborn (BSE 54, MS 71), Kiowa, Nov. 8, 2021 Bob D. Commons (BSE 51, MS 56), Emporia, Aug. 31, 2021 Bob G. Cook (BSB 57), Denver, Colo., April 26, 2020 Orville L. Dodson (BSE 59), Onaga, Sept. 20, 2021 Bruno M. Doganieri (BSE 54), Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 4, 2021 Iona M. (Truelove) Dotson (BSE 57, MS 67), Lebo, Dec. 1, 2021 Dale E. Dunn (BSE 57), Wichita, Aug. 17, 2021 Kenneth C. Faerber (BSE 59, MS 66), Salina, Oct. 29, 2021 Glen D. Gamble (BSB 58), Wichita, Aug. 6, 2021 Carol A. (Switzer) Garber (BSE 56, MS 76), Olathe, Nov. 22, 2021 Dale D. Grimsley (BSE 57, MS 70), Emporia, July 6, 2021

Delores A. (Nicklaus) Haag (BSE 59), Topeka, Aug. 2, 2021

Dwain E. Wallace (BSE 59), Overland Park, Oct. 2, 2021

William J. "Bill" Huffman, Jr. (BSE 58, MS 62), Merced, Calif., Oct. 29, 2020

Dr. Myrna M. Wegner (BSE 59, MLS 64), Topeka, June 19, 2021

Margaret E. (McCracken) Johnson (BSE 57), Santa Paula, Calif., Sept. 4, 2021

James E. Whaley (BSE 58), Chanute, Oct. 21, 2021

Mary "Ann" (Kennedy) Kinder (BME 55), Emporia, Sept. 19, 2021

John E. Wiebe (BSB 57), Derby, Dec. 9, 2021

Dr. Rosemary A. (Cobble) Kirby (BSE 52), Wichita, Aug. 28, 2021

Frank R. Wilde (BSB 53), Branford, Conn., July 11, 2021

Vern S. Kirkendall (MS 56), Chico, Calif., May 18, 2020

Dr. E.T. Woody, Jr. (MS 58), Weatherford, Okla., Aug. 16, 2021

Mary Jane Lutz (BSE 51, MS 63), Emporia, Dec. 13, 2021

1960s

Mary A. (Grundmeier) McAlister (BSE 52), Burlington, Oct. 9, 2021 Elizabeth Jo McRae (BSB 56), Herington, Sept. 29, 2021 Warren O. Nuffer (BSB 55), Peoria, Ariz., July 3, 2021 Dianne J. (Platt) Ott (BSE 59), Salina, Dec. 17, 2021 Cynthia F. Parsons-Chubb (BSE 51), Lawrence, Oct. 1, 2021 Shirley M. (Karsten) Pfeiffer (BSB 59), Yorba Linda, Calif., Aug. 12, 2021 Harry A. Roberts (BSB 59), Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 27, 2020 Randolph B. Robinson (BA 50), Wichita, June 29, 2021 Armin D. Ross (MS 57), Topeka, July 5, 2021 Bennet A. Satz (BSE 52), Parsippany, N.J., Sept. 13, 2021 Lavern G. Schallehn (BSB 57), Prairie Village, Aug. 25, 2021 Joleen (Woolcott) Shelton (BSE 52), Saint Louis, Mo., July 15, 2021 Patricia G. (Amsrud) Shibley (BSE 59), Wichita, Jan. 16, 2021 Wayne E. Smith (BSE 56), Inman, Oct. 19, 2020 Verlin G. Spatz (BSB 58), Littleton, Colo., Aug. 23, 2021 Emily J. (Davis) Stoll (BSE 57), Holton, Sept. 27, 2021 Darrell L. Thrasher (BSE 58, MS 69), Wilson, Feb. 3, 2021 Clarice I. (Buttron) Timken (BME 51), Topeka, Oct. 17, 2021 Robert L. Umbarger (BSE 57, MS 58), Garnett, June 22, 2021

Bobbie L. Agler (BSB 63), Emporia, Aug. 13, 2021 James "Clifford" Bale (MS 62), Coffeyville, July 16, 2021 Melvin R. Bauck (BSE 62, MS 66), Ottawa, Sept. 27, 2021 Gary W. Bishop (BS 68, MS 69), Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 4, 2021 Sally E. (Andereck) Bond (BS 68), Hutchinson, Aug. 27, 2021 Eris M. (Swearengin) Brixey (BSE 60), Augusta, Dec. 19, 2021 Gary D. Bruch (BSE 63), Strong City, Aug. 23, 2021 Bonnie J. (Slifer) Burkhart (BS 65, MS 73, MS 82), Ulysses, Aug. 10, 2021 Dr. Carolee A. (Emley) Bussjaeger (BS 64, MS 66), Liberty, Mo., Oct. 3, 2021 Howard E. Clark (BSB 62), Albuquerque, N.M., Aug. 23, 2021 Sandra L. (Sparks) Clifton (BSE 66), Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 19, 2021 Gary L. Clothier (BSE 67), Pittsburg, Dec. 13, 2021 James P. Dewell (BA 60, MS 64), Bucklin, June 17, 2021 Joan L. (Iiams) Dodd (BSE 65), Marion, July 21, 2021 Linda B. Donnelly (BSB 69), Garden City, Dec. 10, 2021 Phyllis P. (Curtiss) Evans (BSE 63), Topeka, Nov. 16, 2021 Gail "Lou" Freymuth (BSE 65), Emporia, Oct. 8, 2021 Walter "Keith" Gaeddert (BSB 60), Ottawa, Aug. 13, 2021 Lynn Goodell (BSE 62), Lawrence, Dec. 8, 2021

Content in these sections reflects submissions received through December 31, 2021

Gerald E. Graber (BSE 60, MS 67), Hutchinson, Nov. 28, 2021

Nannette (Pitman) Martin (MLS 68), Emporia, Oct. 17, 2021

Daniel H. Stephan (BSB 69), Kaiser, Mo., Sept. 8, 2021

James M. "Jim" Greathouse (BSE 63), Lawrence, Nov. 9, 2021

Judy A. (Sewell) Mazzarella (BSE 66, MS 84), Fredericksburg, Va., Oct. 27, 2021

Roger D. Stremel (BA 62), Great Bend, Nov. 10, 2021

Chester A. Green (BSB 60), Derby, Oct. 24, 2021

Mary M. (Ray) McClanahan (BSE 68, MS 70), East Stroudsburg, Pa., Aug. 14, 2021

Myrna A. Swanson (MS 64), Arkansas City, Sept. 14, 2021

Viola M. (Bratton) Hanna (BSE 60, MS 78), Leavenworth, Aug. 18, 2021

Miriam K. McLain (BSE 62, MS 67), Potwin, July 23, 2021

Phyllis J. (Farber) Taylor (BSE 61), Hoxie, June 29, 2021

William B. Hansen (MS 65), Springfield, Mo., June 20, 2021

William H. Meredith (BSE 62), Oakland, Mich., Aug. 9, 2021

M. Jane (Fowler) Verhoeff (BSE 64), Colorado Springs, Colo., July 3, 2021

Lloyd E. Harding (MS 68), Independence, Dec. 2, 2021

Dr. Lamoine J. Miller, Ed.D. (MS 66), Hutchinson, Sept. 23, 2021

William "Travis" Wallace (BSE 65), Grand Prairie, Texas, July 30, 2021

Anita K. (Manz) Harrold (BSE 68), Pratt, Sept. 14, 2021

Gary L. Miller, Sr. (MA 68), Norfolk, Neb., Nov. 29, 2021

Barbara A. (Wagner) Ward (BSE 66), Casper, Wyo., Sept. 11, 2021

Alden R. Harsch (BA 68), McKinney, Texas, Nov. 3, 2021

Nina G. Nelson (MS 61), Tecumseh, Dec. 13, 2021

Nina L. (Winn) West (BSE 67), Emporia, Aug. 28, 2021

Leo J. Heidebrecht (MS 68, EDS 85), Wichita, Sept. 11, 2021

Kenneth A. Ostrander (BA 62, MS 66), Salina, Sept. 21, 2021

Clark E. Wiebe (BSE 66), Goessel, Aug. 19, 2021

Sandra K. "Sandy" Hetrick (BSE 60, MLS 63), Pratt, Oct. 5, 2021

Clarence W. Pollock (MS 64), Powhattan, July 30, 2021

Anne L. (Meyer) Will (BSE 65), Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 12, 2021

Harold G. Hood (MS 68), Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 28, 2021

David V. Pool (BSB 69, MS 69), Emporia, Dec. 3, 2021

Paul M. Willis (EDS 62), Salina, July 11, 2021

Richard Lloyd Howard (BA 68, MS 89), Fall River, Sept. 23, 2021

Benjamin L. Powell, Jr. (BSB 62), San Marcos, Texas, Nov. 18, 2021

Virginia M. (Stewart) Willis (MS 63), Phillipsburg, Oct. 3, 2021

Nancy C. (Gwyn) Huth (BSE 64), Emporia, Aug. 29, 2021

COL (Ret) William A. "Will" Ramsey (BSE 67), Leawood, Sept. 23, 2021

Jean M. Wurtz-Gerleman (BSE 60), The Colony, Texas, June 17, 2021

Marvin W. Irey (BSE 62, MS 68), Topeka, Aug. 10, 2020

Sidney L. "Sid" Regnier (MS 68), Arkansas City, Oct. 15, 2021

Larry L. Zurfluh (BSE 64), Salina, July 15, 2021

Joel D. Janzen (BSE 60), Lakewood, Wash., Oct. 7, 2021

Sandra G. (Betts) Reiff (BSE 64), Hope, Aug. 1, 2021

1970s

Frederick S. Jehle (BSB 60), Lawrence, Aug. 1, 2021

Richard D. Ridge (BSE 60, MS 64), Dodge City, July 22, 2021

Virgil H. Jones (BSB 68), Leavenworth, Nov. 13, 2021

Jean "Connie" (Armitage) Hudelson Robertson (BA 66), Fort Collins, Colo., June 26, 2021

LTC Michael S. Keck (BSB 67), Aug.a, Ga., Nov. 12, 2021 Leo V. Kerwin (BSE 64), Kansas City, Aug. 25, 2021 James H. "Jim" Kirby, Jr. (MS 66), Topeka, Dec. 3, 2021 Philip A. Koffman (BSB 67), Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 13, 2021 Gloria (Anderson) Larson (BA 63), Lincoln, Neb., July 18, 2021 Donald R. Lohrengel (BSE 60), Tempe, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2021 Dr. Glen F. Lojka (BSE 60, MS 64), Manhattan, Aug. 31,2021 Stanley D. Loucks (BA 69), Pryor, Okla., Dec. 15, 2021 Larry W. Lutes (BME 68, MS 73), Emporia, Nov. 11, 2021 Lawrence E. "Larry" Lutgen (BSB 63), Greeley, Colo., July 5, 2021 Caroline Lee (Mindendahl) Manning (BSE 65), Tecumseh, Okla., Oct. 16, 2020

DeRoy L. Rogge (MS 65), Raymore, Mo., Oct. 13, 2021 Dwayne D. Schrag (MLS 67), Wichita, Aug. 18, 2021 Annetta C. (Lutz) Schwalm (BSE 68), Littleton, Colo., June 17, 2021 Doris (Stogsdill) Scott (BSE 68), Bucklin, Nov. 30, 2021 Mary "Evelyn" (Legore) Seitz (BSE 61), Morgan Hill, Calif., March 31, 2021 William M. "Bill" Silverstrand (MLS 65), McPherson, Dec. 2, 2021 Beverly J. (Pankratz) Sloan (BSE 64, MS 66), Butte, Mont., Dec. 16, 2021 Allan C. Smith (BSB 68), Larned, May 17, 2021 Beverly A. (Chaney) Spann (MS 63), Wichita, Sept. 17, 2021 Betty S. Stainbrook (BSE 63), LaCygne, Sept. 30, 2021 Vicky A. (Kilcoyne) Steffan (BSE 61), Derby, Nov. 8, 2021

John A. Ackeret (BS 70), Wichita, Oct. 13, 2021 Bessie "Bettye" M. Anderson (BS 72, MS 77), Shawnee, June 26, 2021 Richard E. Baker (MS 72), Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 17, 2021 Neal W. Baker (BS 78), Ottawa, Aug. 30, 2021 Larry C. Bradley (MLS 73), Nevada, Mo., Nov. 22, 2021 John A. Brewer, Jr. (BSB 70), Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 16, 2021 Stanley D. Brown (MS 78), Topeka, Oct. 20, 2021 Olive E. (Dempsey) Burns (BSE 70), Topeka, July 16, 2021 Ronda K. (Showalter) Cook (BSE 76, MS 77), Manhattan, Nov. 2, 2021 Roberta R. "Robi" Cull (BSE 71), Escanab, Mich., Sept. 25, 2021 Jeff E. Ditgen (MS 70), Hutchinson, Oct. 13, 2021 Dr. William T. Frankenberger (BA 74), Stevensville, Mont., Aug. 14, 2021 Jay D. Frye (BSB 76), Haddam, Sept. 9, 2021

Content in these sections reflects submissions received through December 31, 2021

spring 2022

Judy A. (Hayes) Parli (BS 79), Sand Springs, Okla., July 10, 2021

Lynette J. (Medley) Yevak (BSE 76), Wichita, Aug. 28, 2021

Lloyd E. "Sonny" Pinon (BSB 72), Topeka, Sept. 16, 2021

1980s

Daniel L. Prichard (MS 73), Arlington, Texas, Sept. 16, 2021 Eric M. Priest (BSE 70, MS 72), Emporia, July 28, 2021 John F. Ray (BSB 71), Shawnee, Oct. 29, 2021 Mitzy S. (Morrow) Remington (BSE 74, MS 77), Kearney, Mo., Aug. 20, 2021 Roberta S. Salem (CRT 74), Topeka, July 5, 2021 Mary Ann (Pauley) Schaeffer (BSB 76), Olathe, Sept. 1, 2021 Russell F. Schoenberger (BA 73), Emporia, July 10, 2021

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Sharon A. (Schartz) Garman (BSE 74), Palm Springs, Calif., Dec. 11, 2021 Florence A. (Mathewson) Gieber (MLS 77), Topeka, Sept. 6, 2021 Clyde R. Goering (MS 70), Moundridge, July 26, 2021 Meryl E. Grosshans (MS 70), Minneapolis, Aug. 31, 2021 Stanley K. Hartwich (BGS 77), Onaga, Aug. 6, 2021 Patricia I. (Shane) Kistler (BSB 71, MS 86), Ulysses, Sept. 22, 2021 Lloyd D. "Bud" Langston (BA 74, MS 75), Topeka, Aug. 15, 2021 Gerald V. Mantooth, Jr. (BSB 72), Shawnee Mission, Oct. 13, 2021 Leona J. (Sherrer) Martin (MS 78), Snow, Okla., Nov. 9, 2021 Jeff K. McCosh (BS 77), Emporia, Nov. 2, 2021 Howard "Duane" McIntire (BSE 71), Baldwin City, Aug. 15, 2021 Donna L. Meador (BSE 70), Frisco, Texas, Nov. 26, 2021 Larry D. Mercer (BA 72), Eskridge, Dec. 15, 2021 Dennis B. Neuenschwander (MS 74), Hutchinson, June 26, 2021 Albert L. Newton (BSB 72), Emporia, Nov. 1, 2021 Connie L. (Wilson) Noice (BSE 73), Phoenix, Ariz., July 23, 2021 32

Abbot Barnabas T. Senecal (MS 76), Atchison, Dec. 7, 2021 Vivian L. (Knotts) Sexton (BSE 72, MS 77), Stilwell, Oct. 9, 2021 Nancy B. (Royer) Shaw (BSE 70), Wichita, June 29, 2021 Patrick F. Sheern (BSE 70), Garnett, Aug. 6, 2021 Lynn S. Singer (BA 73), Coffeyville, Aug. 14, 2021 Stanley L. "Stan" Smith (BME 71), Shawnee, Sept. 18, 2021 Donald D. Sorenson (BSB 72), McPherson, Oct. 26, 2021 John E. Stucky (MS 72), Hesston, Nov. 12, 2021 Frank "Dan" Tatum (MS 72), Spring Hill, Sept. 3, 2021 Teresa E. (Webb) Terpening (BSE 71), Abilene, Aug. 2, 2021 J. Michael VanGorden (BSB 78), Overland Park, Nov. 29, 2021 Mary V. VanGundy (BSB 71), Emporia, Dec. 16, 2021 Dennis L. Versch (MS 70), Olpe, Nov. 17, 2021 George C. Ward (BA 71), Farmington, Mo., July 19, 2021 Richard L. Webb (MS 71), Salina, Sept. 24, 2021 Abraham "Abe" Welcher, Jr. (BSE 77), Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 23, 2020 Corwyn L. Werner (BA 73), Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 10, 2021 Alfred J. White (MLS 71), Riverton, Wyo., Oct. 28, 2021 William Dougas "Doug" Williams (BSB 70), Waverly, Aug. 6, 2021

Janelle L. Arb (BSE 86), Eudora, Sept. 25, 2021 Tara S. (Shideler) Azwell (EDS 86), Gardner, July 20, 2021 Robert H. "Bob" Collins (MS 82), Marion, July 10, 2021 Bessie "Grace" (Neilson) Dobler (BFA 81), Osage City, Oct. 17, 2021 Janet C. (Johnson) Fairbank (BSE 80), Hutchinson, July 30, 2021 Ned D. Fleming (BSB 80), Topeka, July 23, 2021

2000s

Former Students

Timothy L. Helmer (BIS 07), Emporia, Sept. 9, 2021

Benjamin "Wade" Allen, Lawrence, Oct. 14, 2021

Jordan W. Johnson (BA 03), Olathe, Oct. 29, 2021

Beverly A. (Koegeboehn) Campbell, Red Oak, Texas, Nov. 2, 2021

Jolie S. (McIlvain) McDaniel (BSB 02), Lyons, Aug. 16, 2021

Laura Gayle Coon, Riley, Nov. 14, 2021

Briana N.S. McLilly (BA 02, BSE 02), Leavenworth, Nov. 19, 2021

Barbara L. (Gayer) Eberle, McPherson, Oct. 30, 2021

Timothy L. Hamilton (BSB 00), Tampa, Fla., Sept. 18, 2021

Kreg O. Foraker (BS 80), Garden Plain, Sept. 21, 2021

2010s

Anne E. (Fisher) Kelso (BSE 84), Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 1, 2021

George W. Fosdick, Emporia, Nov. 6, 2021 Craig A. French, Emporia, Dec. 20, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Parsons (BS 04), Emporia, Nov. 5, 2021

Lorie A. (Hettenbach) Flippo (BSE 85), Abilene, Aug. 14, 2021

Scott P. Jordan (BSB 82), Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 8, 2020

Jay M. Dutton, Colony, Dec. 23, 2020

Alison S. McVay (BSE 00), Wichita, Oct. 28, 2021

Noah A. Simpson, II (BSE 03), Kearney, Mo., Oct. 12, 2021

Anthony E. Jones (BSB 86), Dallas, Texas, Sept. 14, 2021

Herbert "Howard" Albertson, Plano, Texas, Aug. 1, 2021

Mary E. (Root) Ginavan, Emporia, Oct. 2, 2021 Kerry K. Goodier, Overland Park, July 6, 2021 Harry W. Groh, Emporia, July 14, 2021

Valarie S. Colgate (MS 16), San Diego, Calif., June 17, 2021

Lloyd K. Haas, Lamont, Oct. 13, 2021 Helen "Elaine" Hedrick, Shawnee, Oct. 10, 2021

Katherine E. (McCartney) Jobson (BSE 11), New Cambria, Mo., Sept. 26, 2021

Al A. Holdeman, Jr., Winfield, Nov. 30, 2020

Sara M. (Vinyard) Kyriakos (MS 11), Lawrence, Aug. 20, 2021

Debra L. (Schiesser) Moser, Allen, Sept. 24, 2021

Caryn N. (DeBolt) Kennedy (MS 89), Olathe, Nov. 14, 2021

Keith W. Mull, Larned, Jan. 2, 2022 Norma J. (Hostetter) Nickel, Emporia, Oct. 28, 2021

Sonia L. (Mann) Koslosky (BSB 80), Wichita, Nov. 2, 2021 Ricardo R. "Rick" Mendoza (BS 81, BSE 81), Lenexa, Oct. 23, 2021 Carol J. (Teetzen) Patton (BS 87), El Dorado, Dec. 1, 2021 Dr. Dorothy Grant Schulz (MLS 83), New Richmond, Ohio, July 2, 2021 Jack B. Scott (BSB 84), Olathe, Sept. 25, 2020

Thomas B. Oakley, Junction City, July 11, 2021 Beverly C. (Steiner) Olson, Salina, Oct. 28, 2021 Johnathan T. Pringle, Seoul, Korea, Oct. 31, 2021 Helen M. (Jordan) Rohrbaugh, Cortez, Colo., Nov. 1, 2021 Wallace G. "Wally" Schankie, Madison, Dec. 16, 2021 William H. "Bill" Snyder, Emporia, Aug. 8, 2021 Terry J. Solomon, Mesquite, Nev., Aug. 5, 2021 Patricia A. "Patsy" (Meysing) Waner, Shawnee, Okla., Sept. 27, 2021 Scott E. Whitmore, Topeka, Sept. 19, 2021

Friends

Laveta I. Cobb, Green Valley, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2021 Paul F. DeBauge, Lawrence, Nov. 12, 2021 Dottie J. (Riegel) Enserro, Emporia, June 28, 2021 James O. "Jim" Fuller, Emporia, Dec. 10, 2021 William G. "Bill" Samuelson, Topeka, Aug. 1, 2021 Dr. Loren D. Tompkins, Berryton, July 12, 2021

Hornet Heritage

The Emporia State University Alumni Association is proud to recognize legacy families with the Hornet Heritage Award, which honors a multigenerational family of ESU alumni and former students – families who have made Emporia State University a family tradition. The 2020-2021 Hornet Heritage family was the Downing family. The Downing family members currently hold 12 undergraduate and graduate degrees from ESU. Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Hornet Heritage family and thank you for making Emporia State University a family tradition! To nominate your family for this prestigious honor, visit emporia.edu/hornetheritage

Leschia A. (Smith) Sidener (BFA 84), Oskaloosa, June 12, 2021

Hornet Heritage 2020-2021 Family The Downing Family

Jeri M. (Young) Vick (MLS 82), Overland Park, Sept. 24, 2021 Melanie K. Whitmore (BSB 85), Topeka, Sept. 19, 2021

George L. Downing

Mary Downing

MS 1958

BGS 1979 MS 1981

1990s

Sandra R. (Blevins) Cobler (BSE 95), Topeka, June 26, 2021

Douglas D. Evers (BSE 99), Derby, Sept. 14, 2021

George M. Downing

BFA 1978

BSE 1982

Annie (Lowther) Downing

John Downing

Debbie (Fox) Downing

BSE 1985

BSB 1981

MS 1997

Scott M. Carter (BSE 90, MS 96), Marion, June 30, 2021 Tresia J. (Ramsey) Dodson (MLS 96), Abingdon, Va., Aug. 1, 2021

Lynn Hobson

MS 1992

Key BGS—Bachelor in General Studies Richard Hobson

Tess Hobson

BS 2012

BS 2013

BFA—Bachelor in Fine Arts

BSE—Bachelor of Science in Education BSB—Bachelor of Science in Business BS—Bachelor of Science MS—Master of Science

Jennifer A. (Wakefield) Hammett (BS 92, MS 93), Lenexa, Oct. 15, 2021 Dr. Donald T. Shimkus (MM 91), Wichita, Aug. 31, 2021

Content in these sections reflects submissions received through December 31, 2021

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