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A It’s because of the volunteer support of countless alumni and friends – spirited people like Joan Jackson – that Northwest continues to thrive.

s a student at Northwest, I knew I was getting a good education. However, it wasn’t until I was in the “real” world, concentrating on a family and my teaching career, that I realized what a great education and opportunity Northwest gave me. Now, whether it’s watching the Bearcats at a football or basketball game, enjoying a performance in the Performing Arts Center or just strolling through the campus, I realize what a treasure we have. Now the time has come for me to give back to the University, even if only in a small way. Getting involved with the Northwest Alumni Association’s Southern Iowa Chapter has given me that opportunity. It’s a pleasure to do my part in promoting the Bearcat tradition.

Joan Lynch Jackson ’65

Redding, Iowa President, Southern Iowa Chapter Northwest Alumni Association

Let us know if you are interested in volunteer opportunities at Northwest by contacting the Office of University Advancement at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248.

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Smile makers

When it comes to volunteering at a camp for children with cancer, several Northwest students and alumni, including Steve Sutton ’71 (center), director of alumni relations, and Orrie Covert (right), vice president for university advancement, do whatever it takes to put a smile on the kids’ faces.

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With their high energy, witty banter and community interest, Northwest alumni give their listeners every reason to tune in and turn it up.

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For someone who was told he’d never walk again, Frank Bollinger ’51 lives life in the fast lane – and has the medals to prove it.

Editorial Assistants Ashley Bally Andrew Glover Polly Parsons Howard ’00 Laurie Drummond Long ’92 Teresa Macias ’97, ’05 Tyler Martin Stu Osterthun ’83 Kari Rule Mark Stewart ’03, ’06 Anna Bradshaw Summa ’01 Steve Sutton ’71 Brenda Untiedt ’00

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Letters to the editor Dear Editor, WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Send a letter to the editor today. Address correspondence to Mitzi Lutz, editor, Northwest Alumni Magazine, Alumni House, Maryville, MO 64468 or by e-mail to mitzi@nwmissouri.edu.

Congratulations to Northwest on a successful capital campaign. I’ve been in the not-for-profit fundraising business for many years, and it’s not an easy task to get people to part with their money. Northwest is an excellent school, so the money raised – all $43.5 million – will be well spent. Mallory Wester Jenkins ’91 Dear Editor,

THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT! Let us know what you think of the Northwest Alumni Magazine by taking the online survey at www. nwmissouri.edu/alumni/ alumniMagSurvey. htm. With your assistance the magazine will continue to improve with every issue.

After reading the great story about the Northwest alumni who lead the Kansas City Board of Trade, I think all Northwest graduates should hold their heads high. Michael Braude, the columnist who let all of those MU and KU grads know where they rank, should be given an honorary degree from Northwest. What a super ambassador for our small university in Maryville. We may be small, but this goes to show, size doesn’t matter! Hopefully Northwest’s business and accounting departments will use this article and its relationship with the alumni at the Board of Trade to its advantage. Thanks for another excellent issue of the alumni magazine. Keep up the good work. Rob Saltani ’81 Dear Editor,

Every year I get a little more proud of calling Northwest my alma mater. For a long time, no one quite understood the college experience that I had. But with the positive press and the updates to the school, Northwest has definitely changed the minds of those people stuck in Division I thinking. I hold Northwest close to my heart, and am happy to see others opening their eyes to little Maryville, Mo. Brian Starkey ’97 Dear Editor,

In response to the recent letter to the editor about the Palms, let’s make sure we are talking about the same Palms. The Palms that I knew was located a few blocks northwest of the Nodaway County courthouse. I lived about a block away where rooms shared with a roommate rented for $1.50 each. My 4

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roommate, Eldon Mitchell, worked at the Palms as a janitor in 1941. It was a good job, paying 35 cents for cleanup during the week, and 75 cents for the Sunday cleanup when it was required to sweep, scrub, strip and wax the floor. As soon as the war started, he left for the Marines, and I got his “good” job until I left for the Air Force. My worst memory of the Palms was my first task when I entered at 5:30 a.m. for cleanup. I would open the front and back doors and turn on a fan so that I could breathe in the air saturated with cigarette smoke and the aroma of stale beer. Thanks for the memories, even if they are not all good! Hollis D. Sisk ’42 Dear Editor,

I’ve been a Kansas City Chiefs fan for years, and of course I keep an eye on the Chiefs’ cheerleaders every now and then! Until I read the Northwest Alumni Magazine, I didn’t know three of those beautiful women were Northwest alumni. Three more reasons to keep my season tickets! Steve Weathermon ’77, ’80 Editor’s Note: There’s yet another Bearcat gracing the Arrowhead sidelines this season. Mary Verbeck, who graduated in 2006 and is now pursuing her master’s degree at Northwest, is the latest member of the Chiefs’ cheerleading squad. Dear Editor,

Congratulations on the current issue of the Northwest Alumni Magazine. It contains a very interesting article concerning Greek history on the Northwest campus. I realize Greek organizations on campus are responsible for their own alumni contact, but I hunger to know more. The Greeks are an important part of the campus, and I know there are many alumni who would be as interested as I to learn more about activities of the Greeks’ philanthropy, campus involvement and so on. I also thoroughly enjoyed the short article about James Arthur. What a sensational experience he will have, and what a great ambassador for Northwest! Gene (aka Kenneth) Probasco ’63

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t was 1965. I was a freshman and somehow found my way to the old power plant building on campus. KDLX radio club was having its weekly meeting, and I listened to the officers reminding everyone to put the records back in the library after each use. At the end of the meeting, I was asked if I would like to have a shift on the air. The next thing I knew, I was sitting behind a microphone and spinning records on KDLX! Thus started a 20-year stint in radio at Northwest. I soon became the president of the club and was given the task of meeting our new sponsor, Cathran Cushman, and finding out what she was like. The radio club’s equipment was all homemade, and we had very few records and no money. We stayed on the air with sheer determination and a few borrowed parts from the Ham Club. I made my way to the Administration Building to see what our new sponsor had in mind. Mrs. Cushman was very gracious and told me of her plans and a promise from Dr. Bob Foster, the University president, to get new professional broadcast equipment and a grant to build an educational radio station. I listened politely and then went back to the club to report that she was very nice … but crazy. She won us over when the equipment started being delivered. We received the federal grant, too, and in January 1971, I proudly signed public radio KXCV-FM on the air. We had moved from the power plant to new studios on the third floor The mission of the Northwest Alumni Magazine is to foster connections between alumni, friends and Northwest Missouri State University. The offices of University Advancement and University Relations strive to inform readers of the accomplishments of Northwest’s alumni, friends, faculty, students and administration and to positively position the University in the hearts of its many constituents to increase public and private support.

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Northwest Foundation Inc. ’06-’07 Board of Directors President Jim Blackford ’72, Maryville

Vice President Mike Faust ’74, Omaha, Neb. Immediate Past President Chuck Place ’72, Albany Jim Ballinger ’67, Parkville Holly Ann Murphy-Barstow ’81, Omaha, Neb. Shoba Brown ’71, Maryville Mark Burnsides ’79, Maryville Tom Carneal, Maryville William Corken ’53, Lee’s Summit Mark Doll ’80, Council Bluffs, Iowa Jason Garst ’93, Watson William Gram ’52, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

of the Administration Building, and soon we were bursting at the seams with student broadcasters. In July 1979, that all changed when fire destroyed the station and a good deal of the Ad Building. With borrowed equipment, KXCV was back on the air the next morning broadcasting from a trailer at the transmitter building north of campus. The station moved two more times in the next year before finding a permanent home in Wells Hall. I am proud to be part of the history of broadcasting at Northwest, and I send my best to Sharon Bonnett during her retirement, and I thank her for her leadership at KXCV for the past 30+ years. Things have changed and grown so much, but I’d bet this trimester a freshman will find his or her way to the station and begin their own history of broadcasting at Northwest. That is the legacy all of us who have had a part in broadcasting at Northwest leave to future students and listeners.

As a Northwest student, employee and now a Regent, Rollie Stadlman ’70 (right) has been a devoted supporter of the University’s broadcasting program. Stadlman, who orchestrated KXCV being back on the air the morning after the infamous 1979 Administration Building fire, gave remarks at the opening of Northwest’s Warren Stucki Museum of Broadcasting in 2004.

Sincerely,

George Green ’58, McLean, Va. John Grispon ’87, St. Louis J.D. Hammond ’55, State College, Pa. Ray Hischke ’66, Houston, Texas Ron Houston, Maryville Ron Ideker ’62, Mound City Mercedes Ramirez Johnson ’97, Lewisville, Texas Jim Joy ’57, Rogers, Ark. Joyce Kerber ’60, Lee’s Summit Phyllis Leet ’49, Gainesville, Ga. Jodie Mackintosh ’77, Omaha, Neb. Jerry Moyer ’76, ’78, Titusville, Fla. Helen Mutz ’50, Maryville William C. Price ’60, Cincinnati, Ohio

Rollie Stadlman ’70 Member, Northwest Board of Regents Jim Redd ’66, Leawood, Kan. Dan Runde ’81, Atchison, Kan. Frank ”Chip” Strong Jr.* ’73, Maryville Ron Taylor ’79, Waukee, Iowa Jason White ’91, Maryville Richard “Dick” Wiles ’71, Jefferson City Ron Woolsey ’74, ’78, Blue Springs Ex-Officio Directors Robert P. Foster President Emeritus, Kansas City B.D. Owens ’59 President Emeritus, Clearwater, Fla. Dean L. Hubbard University President Orrie Covert Executive Director

Advancement Staff Orrie Covert, Vice President covert@nwmissouri.edu

Polly Parsons Howard ’00, Development Officer/Booth College of Business and Professional Studies pollyh@nwmissouri.edu

Laurie Drummond Long ’92, Development Officer/Donor Relations laurie@nwmissouri.edu

Mitzi Craft Lutz ’91, Advancement Communications Specialist mitzi@nwmissouri.edu

Teresa Macias ’97, ’05, Development Officer/College of Arts and Sciences teresa@nwmissouri.edu

Peggy Purdy, Accounting Specialist

Lynn Ruhl, Executive Assistant lruhl@nwmissouri.edu

Mark Stewart ’03, ’06 Development Officer/Athletics stew@nwmissouri.edu

Anna Bradshaw Summa ’01, Database Specialist summa@nwmissouri.edu

Steve Sutton ’71, Director of Alumni Relations ssutton@nwmissouri.edu

Brenda Untiedt ’00, Alumni Relations Specialist brenda@nwmissouri.edu

Andrea Kearns Wagner ’00, Development Officer/College of Education and Human Services/Corporate and Foundation Relations andrea@nwmissouri.edu

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I remember when ...

M BEARCAT ROAR “Bearcat Roar” gives you the opportunity to share your Northwest memories or stories with other alumni and friends. Please submit remembrances along with your name, year of graduation, address and telephone number to Mitzi Lutz, editor, Northwest Alumni Magazine, Alumni House, Maryville, MO 644686001 or by e-mail to mitzi@nwmissouri.edu. If your entry is printed in the Northwest Alumni Magazine, you’ll receive a free Northwest koozie.

y college roommate for three years, Velma Swartz Mitchell ’58, and I recently reunited (after not having seen each other all these years) to celebrate our 70th birthdays. Velma is still working as a nurse in Yuma, Ariz., and I am still teaching school in Long Beach, Calif. We were graciously invited to spend this special reunion weekend at the home of Eva Lee Hess Griffen ’59 near Washington, D.C. Delivee Creamer Wright ’59, who recently retired from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, joined us as well as Sandra Hayzlett Jones ’56 from St. Joseph. We had many “I remember whens” as we sat up talking and laughing while looking through our old Tower yearbooks together each night. It was certainly a trip down memory lane and so nice to renew our friendships once again. I highly recommend a similar reunion to all Northwest alumni. Barbara Julius Smith ’54

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remember a 12-inch snowfall in 1978 that cancelled classes for the day, not because most students couldn’t have made it to class, but because many of the professors lived outside of Maryville and it was virtually impossible for them to drive to the campus. I also remember the students in my dorm, Franken Hall, erupting in loud, spontaneous shrieks of joy upon learning that there would be no classes that day. Some went back to bed no doubt, but some of us took advantage of the day off to play in the snow. It was a pleasant reminder of our childhood days … a blast from the past as they say! Rhonda Prewitt Rosenthal ’79

Former Northwest roommates and friends recently gathered for a 70th birthday celebration. Pictured are (from left) Velma Swartz Mitchell ’58, Sandra Hayzlett Jones ’56, Delivee Creamer Wright ’59, Eva Lee Hess Griffen ’59 and Barbara Julius Smith ’54.

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remember going to Dr. Sharon Browning’s office to request an assignment deadline extension. This brief meeting turned into a pivotal point in my life. Through a perceptive eye, she saw that a larger issue was troubling me. She quietly stood up and closed her office door. She helped me work through a “personal challenge.” I graduated three years later and married that “personal challenge.” Thank you, Sharon. Dale Clymens ’86

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was one of the colony members of the new sorority Sigma Kappa. I think back to those first few meetings we had when no one knew too many people. We were all so excited and enthusiastic. Not only were we building our new sorority, but we were making lifelong friendships. Some of my strongest friendships that are still in place today came from the girls I met at that time. Heidi Price ’96

Do you remember these events? 1956 Baseball is revived as a sport at Northwest, and 11 years later the Bearcats win the Northern Division Championship. Transitions: A Hundred Years of Northwest

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1966 Students are required to follow a dress code before being allowed to participate in on-campus meals. Men must wear slacks, a sport shirt, socks and shoes. Women are required to wear a blouse or sweater, a skirt or dress and shoes. The Northwest Missourian

1976 Northwest erects a new dairy facility on the University farm, three miles north of campus. Included at the facility are a dairy barn, a confinement barn and a home for the farm manager. Tower yearbook Northwest offers its first MBA degree. Transitions: A Hundred Years of Northwest

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1986 Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton visits Maryville in September. The Northwest Missourian By popular demand, KNWT brings back “The Dating Game” to its program lineup. The Northwest Missourian

1996 The Delta Chi fraternity begins implementing policies to protect guests and the organization from possible legal conflicts. Guests must RSVP within 24 hours of an event, which allows the fraternity to compile a list of people who are covered by its insurance policy. The Northwest Missourian

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Alumni provide companionship to children with cancer

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amp Quality Northwest Missouri provides a week of fun and companionship not only for kids with cancer, but for many Northwest alumni and students who volunteer at the camp. Each summer, Camp Farwesta in Stewartsville is converted into a haven for children with cancer. Camp Quality offers an array of activities to enable children to escape the confines of their illness with activities such as fishing, horseback riding and hot air balloon rides, at no cost.

This summer, Camp Quality provided a vacation for nearly 115 kids, ages 4 to 17, each of whom is paired with a volunteer adult companion. Volunteers, who do everything from serve meals and clean cabins to provide entertainment and style hair, are essential to the camp’s success. More than 20 of this year’s volunteers were Northwest students and alumni. Many said they feel a special bond with the campers and return each year. Adam Nelson ’02 returned to Camp Quality for his ninth summer. Nelson, a teacher in Platte County, enjoys the opportunity to “be one of the kids.” “The kids keep me coming back,” he said. “I get to be a big kid for a week and show them that it is okay for them to be silly and have fun. There really aren’t too many responsibilities I have here except to have fun and see the camper’s faces as they’re having a good time.” Nelson said the most important part of camp is providing an environment that allows the kids, although faced with cancer, to be kids. “These children play and have fun like healthy

kids,” he said. “But for this one week no kid has cancer. They still have to take their medicine and visit the nurse’s station, but cancer is secondary.” Adam Nutting ’05, a Web designer for PlattForm Advertising in Olathe, Kan., is one volunteer who has seen Camp Quality from both perspectives, as a camper and a companion. Nutting, a cancer survivor, was a camper for eight years and is in his fifth year as a companion. “I grew up here,” Nutting said. “I really don’t know how I managed life then, going to treatments from day to day. There really isn’t a good description for how these kids do it, but they just do. They look forward to the next day, to the next week and to camp the next year.” At a young age, Nutting formed a bond and used his story to influence an adult to dedicate her time as a companion. JoEllen Sommer ’79, a chemistry senior technician at Heartland Health System in St. Joseph, is in her 12th year as a companion. “I got involved because of Adam,” Sommer said. “He lived in the St. Joseph area, and he had leukemia. His parents had his blood drawn occasionally at the lab where I work.” Sommer said one of the biggest misconceptions about Camp Quality is people think they wouldn’t be able to volunteer because it would be too sad to work with the children suffering from cancer. “There is a lot of joy here, a lot of laughter and a lot of happiness, and these kids can see that,” she said. “It’s inspiring that Camp Quality gets an endless supply of wonderful volunteers from Northwest. The University should be very proud.” ■ For more information about Camp Quality, visit www.campqualitynwmo.org.

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(Top) Adam Nelson ’02 and Derek Williams ’01 show their support as a camper attempts to bust open the candy-filled piñata. (Left) It’s apparent by the smile on Derek Williams’ ’01 face that the campers aren’t the only ones at Camp Quality who have a great time.

JoEllen Brook Sommer ’79 and Adam Nutting ’05 share a unique bond from their many years at Camp Quality. Sommer has watched Nutting transform from a camper with leukemia to a volunteer with a bright future.

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WWI plaques return to Memorial Drive

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A small plaza near B.D. Owens Library honors local men who died in World War I. A similar memorial once located on campus was removed in the 1970s.

Bohlken named to listening hall of fame

Dr. Bob Bohlken, profes-

sor emeritus and former chairman of Northwest’s speech and theatre department, was recently inducted into the International Listening Association’s Hall of Fame during a conference in Salem, Ore. Bohlken, who joined the organization in 1984, has been a frequent presenter at ILA conferences and is a former vice president and member of the executive board. Bohlken served the Northwest family for 30 years, joining the Northwest faculty in 1970 and retiring in 2000. ■

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odaway Countians who fought and died in World War I are being commemorated with the creation of a new structure on the Northwest campus. For many years, four bronze plaques were bolted to brick columns on either side of Memorial Drive, just west of the Administration Building. The plaques were installed shortly after the war ended in 1918 and removed in the 1970s when Memorial Drive was widened to accommodate traffic volume created by the new high-rise residence halls.

Tom Carneal, professor emeritus of history, said the original street was quite narrow, and over the years the columns suffered damage from being struck by automobiles, and the plaques became heavily tarnished and weather stained. Now, at the close of Northwest’s centennial year, the refurbished plaques have gone back on public display after decades in storage. A small plaza has been built at the northeast corner of Memorial Drive and features two 9-foot masonry-capped pillars similar to those that held the plaques when they were first installed. Two large plaques, one for each pillar, list the names of men who served. Two smaller plaques bear the words: “In memory of the men from Nodaway County Missouri who gave their lives in the Great World War 1914-1918.” ■

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orthwest’s Department of Biology recently demonstrations and by students assisting faculty acquired a scanning electron microscope members with research projects. as a gift from Hallmark Cards. Often referred to The 10-year-old apparatus would have sold as an SEM, the device is capable of magnifying for about $150,000 when first manufactured, objects more than 100,000 times their actual size Dieringer said. ■ with far greater resolution than is possible with a conventional microscope. Using the SEM, Northwest faculty members and students are now able to view highresolution images of objects as small as 4 to 5 nanometers. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, which is about the distance a human fingernail grows in a second. Viewing such infinitesimal bits of matter is possible because, unlike conventional microscopes that use light to form an image, SEMs emit a beam of electrons produced by a metallic filament. Dr. Kurt Haberyan, professor of biology, views an image on a scanning electron Dr. Gregg Dieringer, microscope that was recently acquired by the University as a gift from Hallmark Cards. When the Hallmark scientist who was the SEM’s primary user left the associate professor of biology company, the microscope sat idle in a Kansas City laboratory until a manufacturer’s and department chairman, said representative mentioned that Northwest was looking for just such a machine. the SEM is used in classroom

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lectronic book databases, now part of the research arsenal of Northwest’s B.D. Owens Library, make it possible for students to search and cite the complete texts of thousands of volumes with only a few keystrokes and mouse clicks. Whether working on or off campus, students can go to the library’s homepage, select the eBooks button, then choose either Ebrary’s massive Academic Complete collection or the Gale Virtual Reference Library. “Combined, the two resources contain the equivalent of more than 30,000 bound texts,” said Frank Baudino, head librarian for information services. Academic Complete, which contains fully searchable books on everything from Shakespeare to terrestrial mollusks, is similar to the University’s general circulation collection, Baudino said.

The Gale database comprises a variety of reference materials, including encyclopedias, almanacs and annotated lists. For those old enough to remember preparing term papers using typewriters and 3-by-5 cards, the real gee-whiz feature may be Academic Complete’s automatic inclusion of citation material when text is inserted into another document. When a user pastes a quote into a word processing document, the correct citation for the quote automatically appears. But for all the labor-saving technology, Baudino said, it’s still going to be a while – and maybe never – before the average undergraduate can complete four years of college without opening a printed book. “Certainly this gives our students and faculty some very powerful tools,” he said. ■ Centennial Commencement Northwest conducted its centennial commencement Aug. 1 in Bearcat Arena. Several special features were added to the traditional graduation ceremony, including dozens of flags representing the home countries of Northwest’s international students. In addition, each of the University’s three colleges and the Graduate School displayed its own banner. Dr. Patricia Lucido, professor of chemistry/physics, carried Northwest’s new ceremonial mace. Carved in the shape of one of the Administration Building’s landmark towers, the mace was created by President Dean L. Hubbard, a skilled woodworking enthusiast, from the wood of an Austrian pine that once stood on the lawn of the Gaunt House, Northwest’s historic presidential residence. Following the ceremony, graduates, family and friends attended a reception near Colden Pond, which was adorned with floating candles. ■

Two MBA programs soon to be offered in Kansas City Beginning in January,

Northwest’s Kansas City Center in Liberty will offer a general MBA and an MBA with health management emphasis. The general MBA will offer 21 required core hours, plus 12 hours of electives. The MBA program is designed so it can be completed within one calendar year when all prerequisites are met. Students enrolled in the MBA with health management emphasis will take predetermined courses in health management taught online by faculty of the School of Health Management, a division of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. ■

Eckert-Stewart is new director

Dr. Sandra Eckert-Stewart

was named director of Northwest’s Kansas City Center in July. She said her goals are to expand the variety and scope of the center’s academic offerings while working to promote those already in place. These include courses and degree programs in guidance and counseling, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, alternative teacher certification, health and physical education, recreation and computer science. For more information, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/NWKC, e-mail nwkc@nwmissouri.edu or call (816) 736-6600. ■

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our kids might holler when “that old music” blasts from your favorite radio station, and you might have had it with the mysterious phenomenon that makes the volume of commercials seem so darn loud. But don’t touch that dial. You may be missing the best part of radio – its personalities. Each generation has had its own radio personality – or disc jockey as they once were called when vinyl was king – who gave us a reason to tune in and become loyal listeners. Alan Freed, Wolfman Jack, Casey Kasem and Howard Stern often seemed bigger than the music they were playing or the guests they were interviewing. However, with so many commercial-free and user-specific options available such as MP3 players, the internet and satellite radio, creating loyalty among listeners is no easy task.

But for five Northwest alumni – Sharon Cross Bonnett ’65, Brent Harmon ’75, Mike Railsback ’80, Rob DeBolt ’88 and Karen Browning Gruender ’96 – radio is their passion. Their enthusiasm is contagious, their delivery is smooth and their interest in their local communities is refreshing. This is why they’re the talk of the town. Written by Mitzi Lutz Photography by Darren Whitley Design by Melinda Kelsey

Rob DeBolt '88

AKA: “Carson” and “Rob Carson” Tune in: 3-7 p.m., WRQX Mix 107.3 FM, Washington, D.C. Format: Hot Adult Contemporary

Why the name “Carson”? I always knew I wanted to be an entertainer, and I grew up just 11 miles from Johnny Carson’s hometown of Norfolk, Neb. Where do you get your drive to succeed? Growing up I did farm work, was a frycook and cleaned sludge from giant petroleum tanks. Because of that background, I’ve busted my tail to make sure I didn’t have a career making minimum wage. I’m very fortunate to have a beautiful wife, two beautiful and healthy kids and to work in radio, doing what I love. Any life-changing experiences? I had a heart attack when I was 32 years old. I was in great shape, but I had a lot of stress in my life. I was the only guy in cardiac rehab under 70. It made me realize I had to try all of the things in life that I was previously afraid to do, like standup comedy, and to not take anything for granted. Signs of early success? A year out of college I was doing the morning show at a station in Columbia and

“There are two types of people in broadcasting: those who are egotistical and need to let everyone know who they are, and those who have esteem problems and need to be built up. I fall somewhere in between the two.”

heard about a guy named Rush Limbaugh who had started a nationally syndicated radio show. Just a few years later I sold some of my comedy bits to him, and by age 25 I was mentioned in his bestselling book. I still write for him – a lot of pop culture parity and political satire. What’s your future hold? Some day I’d like to get a TV show on HGTV or TLC incorporating two of my interests – home improvement and gourmet cooking. I also see myself doing a morning radio show or segueing into talk radio full time. How did Northwest prepare you for your career? Sharon Bonnett at KXCV really took me under her wing, and I still consider her my broadcast mom. Other than the broadcast courses, a poetry class helped me the most. It taught economy of expression. Brevity is the soul of wit. Visit Rob on the Web at www.robcarsononline.com.

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Karen Browning Gruender '96 AKA: “Karen Carson” and “KC” Tune in: 5:30-10 a.m., WDAF 106.5 FM, Kansas City Format: Country

Karen, when did you realize you wanted to enter this field? I always was the entertainer type and mimicked commercials as a kid. I really had fun in the radio classes at Northwest, and the creativity it provided was a great outlet.

Mike Railsback '80

AKA: “Sky Spy” Tune in: 6-9 a.m., 4-6 p.m., WDAF 106.5 FM, Kansas City Format: Country / Airborne traffic reports

Mike, as an agribusiness major at Northwest, how did you get into broadcasting? After graduation I worked for Allis-Chalmers farm equipment, but farming was brutal in the early 1980s. I learned about a job opening for a farm reporter at a station in “Doing airborne traffic St. Joseph. They liked comes easy for me, but I my ag background and think the real reason I got said they could teach the job was because I didn’t me the broadcasting get air sick and I was willing part of the job. I don’t to risk my life riding with do farm reports anyyoung pilots who make just more – just traffic. It’s $9 an hour. Actually it’s very a split shift, so I have safe, but we’ve had a few the middle of the day close calls, so it’s probably off. I guess I should look into delivering piza good thing they taught me zas or the phone book how to land the plane – just in my spare time. in case.” – Mike Railsback

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Karen, how do you sound chipper so early in the morning? Sometimes it’s hard to sound upbeat, considering I have a 1- and a 2-year-old at home, and I have to get up at 2 a.m. every day for work. There certainly have been times when I’ve had to draw upon my theatre minor. But when we’re on the air, all of us on the “Morning Crew” know our listeners are counting on us to get them going in the morning. As soon as we’re on the air, the adrenaline flows. Mike, what makes the “Morning Crew” have such a great rapport? We all like what we do and know how to think on our feet, plus, Karen and I have similar backgrounds. We were both raised on a farm, we both graduated from Northwest and we both met our spouses at Northwest. (Mike married Linda Orr ’80, and Karen married David Gruender ’96.) And we both agree, you can’t beat Pagliai’s pizza.

“I’m the slightly goofy friend who keeps you company during the work day. Many times listeners call in and tell me a little too much about themselves. That’s fine, though, because they view me as a part of their lives – kind of like the toaster or an appliance that’s always there.”

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Are your listeners surprised you don’t fit the “look” of AKA: “Brother B” country music? Although I Tune in: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., KSJQ 92.7 FM, St. Joseph like the music, especially the Format: Country old stuff, I’m often told I don’t look like a country guy. The anonymity is one of the things I like about radio. I listen to all kinds of music. I think the first You’ve been a broadcaster for 29 years. How have time I saw the Rolling Stones in concert was when I was things changed? When I first started, we were cuing in college, and I saw them again this year. up 45 RPM vinyl records. With today’s technology, everything is point and click. The digital age has made people What are some of your hobbies? My wife and I enjoy a lot more song oriented instead of band oriented. The tennis, live music and traveling, and I’ve always been listener’s interest in who wrote the song and what label interested in clothes. I remember when I was at Northit was recorded on is now lost. People even call in to the west I took a trip to England and bought silver platform station and request a certain number on a CD instead of shoes with stars and 4-inch wooden heels. I actually the song title. They don’t realize I don’t have the actual wore them around campus. I’m sure other students CD in hand. Everything is downloaded from various serthought I was from outer space. I still have them, but vices now. Thankfully, the relationship with the listeners looking back now, that was sure weird! hasn’t changed. It’s still me talking to you.

Bonnett leaves lasting legacy at KXCV Since 1971, KXCV has been the public radio voice of Northwest. For all but the station’s first year, Sharon Cross Bonnett ’65 has served the station in such roles as community service coordinator, program director and, since 1985, general manager. Bonnett retired in June after 34 years of service, but her passion for public broadcasting will continue to impact listeners and future generations of student broadcasters. During her tenure, Bonnett expanded the station’s coverage area with a repeater station, KRNW, in Chillicothe, provided audio reader services for the visually impaired and launched the Bearcat Radio Network. She also oversaw the installation of a new tower and a digital conversion project to provide digital broadcasting to the area. “My avocation and my vocation have been one in the same,” she said. “I’ve had many great years at KXCV, and I’ve learned

from two great mentors – Cathran Cushman and Rollie Stadlman. I’m proud to have continued the dual mission of student training and public radio service.” Bonnett said she corresponds with about 200 alumni on a regular basis and looks forward to visiting many of them in their work environment now that she has more time for travel. “We’ve accomplished a lot at KXCV over the years, but what gives me the most joy is my relationship with students,” Bonnett said. “The students are my children – even after they graduate – and I enjoy interacting with them and seeing them become productive members of society.” ■

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The 1905 Society – making the future brighter

By providing “ A flexible, unrestricted support, The 1905 Society can better position Northwest in meeting future needs as they arise

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-Orrie Covert

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year and a half ago, as Northwest was approaching its centennial year and the successful completion of the University’s inaugural capital campaign, there was a lot of buzz and excitement on campus. Not only were there special events to help celebrate this milestone, but there were projects being completed to ensure that these moments in Northwest’s history would not soon be forgotten. Many of these events and projects were made possible by the vision and financial support of a generous group of 100 individuals – the Centennial Society. Because of the leadership and support of the Centennial Society, a new society has been formed to continue the momentum that this group of visionaries helped create which will lead Northwest into its next 100 years. The new 1905 Society will be a vital initiative in the future of Northwest. “Needs are infinite, we all know that,” said Orrie Covert, vice president for university advancement. “What we don’t know is exactly where the most crucial needs are going to be within our University from

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year to year. By providing flexible, unrestricted support, The 1905 Society can help to better position Northwest in meeting these varied future needs as they arise.” Covert said whether the needs lie in the form of scholarship support, additional financing for capital projects or the extra funds needed to upgrade campus technology, this group will help ensure the financial health and wellbeing of the University for years to come. For more information on The 1905 Society, including how to join, please contact Laurie Long in the Office of University Advancement at (660) 562-1248 or laurie@nwmissouri.edu. ■

With any unrestricted gift of $1,000 or greater, you can become a member of The 1905 Society. Membership will come with recognition of your dedicated efforts to assist in Northwest’s continual prosperity and growth as well as exclusive invitations to campus events. The 1905 Society members will help make the future of Northwest even brighter, so please join today.

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ndrea Kearns Wagner ’00 recently joined Northwest’s Office of University Advancement as a development officer. Wagner is responsible for managing a pool of donors for Northwest’s College of Education and Human Services. She also leads the advancement office’s corporate and foundation relations initiative. “Northwest’s advancement office is coming off an outstanding capital campaign which raised more than $43.5 million – well beyond the original goal,” Wagner said. “I’m excited to be given the opportunity to build on that and continue their success.”

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Wagner has previously served as an enrollment and counseling research secretary for the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing, a sales representative at Med4Home and an account representative for Wells Fargo Financial in St. Joseph. She and her husband, Will, who is the assistant head football coach/defensive backs coach for the Bearcats, live in Maryville with their son, Brooks, and are expecting their second child in January. Wagner, whose office is in the Advancement Center, can be contacted at (660) 562-1248 or andrea@nwmissouri.edu. ■

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im Blackford ’72, senior vice president of Citizens Bank and Trust in Maryville, has been named president of the Northwest Foundation Inc. Board of Directors. Blackford has been a member of the board since 2001, most recently serving as vice president. Blackford said he is honored to lead the organization whose members are responsible for managing the resources given by donors to the Northwest Foundation which ultimately benefit the University. He also gives credit and respect to his predecessor, Chuck Place ’72 of Albany. “Chuck Place and previous Foundation board presidents have each added successive levels of growth to this organization,” Blackford said. “During his tenure, Chuck championed many initiatives which established new benchmarks for the Foundation. One of the most important was the board development process. Chuck understood that much can be accomplished by developing a quality board.” Blackford emphasized that just because the high-profile capital campaign which raised more than $43.5 million has concluded, fundraising for the University has not ceased. “The cost of providing public higher education is generally funded by state support, tuition

and private giving,” he said. “Given that the national projected trend of state support, as a percentage of the total operating budget, is spiraling downward, coupled with the market-driven need to keep tuition costs reasonable, an increased importance is being placed upon private giving. Our goal is to meet the ever-increasing demand that is being shifted to private support to help keep quality education affordable at Northwest.” Blackford and his wife, Beverly, the executive secretary to Northwest’s dean of enrollment management, have two sons. Nathan received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Northwest and is now employed with Cerner Corp. in Kansas City. Tanner completed three years of prepharmacy work at Northwest and is now in his third year of pharmacy school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. “Northwest has been a special place for my extended family and me,” Blackford said. “I truly believe that to whom much is given, much is expected. This presidency affords me the opportunity to pay back to Northwest in a small way the many advantages that have been extended to our family through our Northwest experience. This is a way that I can ‘pay it forward’ for all that we have received.” ■

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n recognition of an agreement valued at $2.5 million between Northwest and Gateway, one of the world’s top computer companies, Northwest recently renamed two campus facilities. The Gateway Electronic Campus Support Center is located at the former armory building, just east of the baseball field, and the Gateway Call Center is in the Northwest Alumni House. The partnership began in 2001 when Northwest received more than 2,000 Gateway computers. In 2004 and 2005,

the University received more than 3,000 notebook and tablet computers. Today, every Northwest student living in a residence hall receives a Gateway notebook computer. ■

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Place The Northwest Foundation promotes the welfare, goals and programs of Northwest Missouri State University. Its mission is to encourage, receive, invest, manage, steward and disburse private support on behalf of Northwest’s donors, for the benefit of the University, its students, faculty, staff and alumni. Established in 1971, the Foundation operates independently of the state institution as a separate 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation governed by its own board of directors.

Clipping the ribbon at the September dedication ceremony were (from left) Dr. Jon Rickman, vice president for information systems; Rita Hanks, Northwest Board of Regents president; Kevin Shabow, Gateway Senior Director of Sales; and Jim Blackford, president of the Northwest Foundation.

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Shelton’s gift endows scholarship for Native Americans

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The Northwest PowWow features talented contest dancers with competitions in divisions for men, women, junior/teen and tiny tots. The multiple dance categories include traditional, grass, fancy, fancy shawl and jingle dress. Although he was unable to attend this year’s annual event, Earl Shelton ’49 was honored with a ceremonial dance for his dedication to Native American culture and his support of The Native American Scholarship fund.

lready an annual tradition, the Northwest PowWow’s impact will now additionally assist future generations of Northwest students financially in celebration of Native American culture. Upon learning of the Northwest PowWow and of the organization’s ongoing efforts to endow The Native American Scholarship fund, Earl Shelton ’49 of Kihei, Hawaii, recognized his opportunity to give back to his alma mater. In celebration of his 81st birthday and in honor of his Native American ancestry, Shelton generously gave $100,000 to permanently endow The Native American Scholarship fund in the Northwest Foundation. The Native American Scholarship was established to assist juniors and seniors who are actively involved with Northwest PowWow and who demonstrate dedicated involvement and commitment to the preservation, promotion and celebration of Native American heritage in general. After completing his Northwest degree in

secondary English education, Shelton furthered his studies in graduate school at the University of Arkansas. His 30-year teaching career began in the Missouri Ozarks. The last 15 years of his teaching career were spent on Maui, in both private and public schools and the University of Hawaii. He has called Maui home for more than 41 years. Northwest’s PowWow is a celebration of Native American heritage and culture as expressed through dance and song as well as through the fellowship of friends and family. While there are hundreds of tribes in the United States, each with its own traditions, the PowWow offers a time for all tribal people to come together in celebration of their common culture. More than 3,000 participants and spectators have attended the annual Northwest PowWow. To show its appreciation, the Northwest PowWow Council sent Shelton an embroidered Northwest blanket and performed a ceremonial dance in his honor during the third annual celebration in Bearcat Arena in October. Just as the PowWow is an open celebration, contributions to The Native American Scholarship fund also are welcomed from individuals and organizations wishing to join in honoring Native American culture. Questions about PowWow or inquiries about contributing to the Native American Scholarship fund can be directed to Dr. Barbara Crossland, sponsor of the Northwest PowWow Council, at barbara@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1776, or to Laurie Long with the Office of University Advancement at laurie@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248. ■

Remember Northwest in your will You, too, can help to ensure that future generations of students benefit from Northwest’s rich tradition of academic excellence by remembering Northwest in your will. Contact Northwest’s Office of University Advancement at (660) 562-1248 or advance@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

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The Contributors to Northwest during the 2005-2006 Fund Year

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uccess is a relative term with oftentimes a diverse meaning to different people. But by any standard chosen to define success, we can all agree that the 2005-06 year was a banner year for Northwest Missouri State University and the Northwest Foundation. As a member of the Northwest family, you can be very proud of what your University has accomplished as well as play an active support role in making sure that even greater things are on the horizon for Northwest. Through the Culture of Quality, which permeates every operational aspect of the campus, Northwest continues to distinguish itself through the academic achievement of its students. Measurements of enrollment growth, retention and overall student satisfaction all rank Northwest in the upper percentiles nationally with peer institutions. The quality education provided by Northwest perennially is one of the lowest cost/best value options available. The University continues to lead with trend-setting initiatives such as the Electronic Campus, renewable energy applications and plant biologics. Current giving results indicate that the Northwest family continues to respond generously in its support of providing a superior learning environment for future generations of Bearcats. The recently completed capital campaign generated gifts totaling more than $43.5 million, including more than $19 million in scholarship funding. In addition to the record-

levels of campaign support, the Northwest family established record increases in total support, per capita gift size and the total number of donors participating. All of this generosity has benefited current Northwest students through a significant increase both in the number and the total dollar amount of scholarships being awarded. These are just a few of the many successes that have become a part of the norm at Northwest. If you are one of the ever-growing number of Northwest family and friends who have given to make these successes possible, we thank you for your generous support in making Northwest even better. If you have not yet chosen to make that investment, we encourage your consideration to do so. We can all be confident that significant achievement will continue to be a part of the Northwest story for the future. The level of achievement to be attained in many ways depends on each of us and the investment that we choose to make. Be proud of what your University has accomplished, and be a vital part of its future successes.

Jim Blackford ’72 Maryville President, Northwest Foundation Member, James H. Lemon Heritage Society

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orthwest Missouri State University and to favorably position the institution in the continued to achieve extraordinary levels of eyes of its many audiences to increase public private support during the 2005-06 fiscal year. support. The cultivation of private support is due to Established in 1971, the Northwest Foundathe tremendous support of thousands of alumni tion Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation and friends as well as the involvement of the responsible for encouraging, receiving, investing, campus leadership in The Campaign for Northstewarding and disbursing private support for the west. Cabinet members, deans, faculty and other University. ■ University staff members in addition to countless volunteers were responsible for the successful Total Private Support to the University fund-raising initiative. $6 The inaugural Campaign Goal capital campaign, which $5 concluded in March, $4 garnered more than $43.5 million in contributions $3 and commitments – an astonishing $22.5 million $2 more than the original $1 campaign goal. Of that $43.5 million, more than $0 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 $19 million will support scholarships at the FASB (the Financial Accounting Standards Board) requires reporting unconditional promises to give at a future date as University. This achieverevenue in the period the promise is made. ment was celebrated at CASE (the Council for the Advancement and Support of FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 Education) requires that gifts should be reported only when the University’s centennial the assets are irrevocably received by the institution. Goal Actual gala. Not only did more than 200 attendees celebrate the institution’s historic milestone year and a successful Foundation Assets capital campaign, but the event also raised $25 more than $48,000 to benefit the American Dream Grant, Northwest’s financial aid $20 initiative for undergraduates from lowincome families. $15 The Office of University Advancement is comprised of three administrative units $10 (advancement services, alumni relations and development) as well as the staffing $5 responsibilities for the Northwest Foundation Inc. $0 The mission of Northwest’s Office of FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 University Advancement is to develop and implement strategies to cultivate relationships that increase private support for the University

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his year has been one of transition and One of the main goals of the team is to change for the advancement services team, maintain a high level of data integrity in the which has experienced a complete turnover of its alumni/donor database. For the second year in team members, from professional staff to student a row, mail contact information is available for employees. more than 50,000 Database Integrity This year’s alumni and friends 60,000 team included of the University, database specialist 50,000 and the team is Anna Bradshaw continually Alumni Chapters 40,000 Summa ’01 and researching graduate assistant and pursuing 12 Elizabeth McLel- 30,000 options for 10 lan ’04, ’06 as well 20,000 improving as several student database 8 employees. integrity. 10,000 6 Advancement Another 0 4 services provides team goal is FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 data requests and to provide a 2 support for the more efficient 0 entire University, and effective FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 the Northwest Alumni Association and the means of reporting from the database. New Northwest Foundation. This year, 347 data reporting software has been identified and will requests were fulfilled and several new programs be implemented in the coming months that will and queries were created to support members of enable Web-based reporting in real time. ■ the University staff.

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t was a banner year for growth in membership, attendance at alumni events and volunteer support. This can be attributed to the volunteer leadership of Kay Thomas ’71, president of the Northwest Alumni Association, and her board of directors, alumni chapters and professional staff support from Steve Sutton ’71, director of alumni relations, and Brenda Untiedt ’00, alumni relations specialist. Through 12 active alumni chapters, the Northwest Alumni Association continues to build its membership through the “Each One, Reach One” campaign and its PAWS effort of “Providing Alumni With Support.” Membership numbers grew 7.5 percent for the year, which assists with the overall annual giving totals. The board of directors is at full strength with 18 members. In

addition, chapter officers and board members continue to be the heart and soul of areas in Arizona, Central Iowa, Southern Iowa, Alumni Association Members Colorado, Dallas, Kansas City, Maryville, 5,000 Nebraska/Western Iowa, St. Joseph and Southern California as well as a chapter 4,000 of Band Alumni and an international chapter in Japan. 3,000 The Northwest Alumni Association provided several annual events using 2,000 alumni and friends as volunteers and 1,000 partnered with offices on campus, including the offices of admissions, career 0 services, athletics and student affairs. The FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 association also provided many opportunities for alumni and friends to remain connected to Northwest by hosting more than 10,500

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April Allen Adrienne Anderson John Andsager Brad Arnold Anna Ashcraft Joshua Aversman Jennifer Backer Cheri Baha Kathleen Baker Heather Bates Michaela Bertino Amy Bohnker Suzanne Bott Kristina Bradley Jamie Braley Rachel Brooks Joseph Brown Stephanie Bruning Skyler Burmeister Anne Cafer Andrea Cain Trisha Campbell Sarah Carlson Candice Carr Gentry Caw Sara Chalfant Cory Childs Kyle Clayton Bryce Clifton Tasha Cockrum Chase Cook Daniel Copple Lorrie Corbett Peggy Correll Brooke Coverdell Meghan Cox Marie Crawford Lloyd Cuda Elisha Damon Curtis Dedman Amanda Deml Rachel Dieleman Jason Donnell Amanda Doss Matt Drummond Kevin Duerfeldt Justine Easter Lisa Eddy Andy Egan Christopher Eidam Lauren Finn Aaron Fitzpatrick Kathyrn Fowler Megan Fowler Nicholas Freeman Audrey Fusco Stacey Gabriel Brittany Garcia Michael Gideon Alison Glasscock Brady Graham Lauren Grampp Corrie Gregory Mathew Groves Kylie Guier Jennifer Hall Christopher Hawkins Jamie Haynes Audrey Hazelton Ashley Heckman

Samantha Hedrick Justin Heits Andrea Hendrix Danielle Henrickson Kyleen Henry Trisha Henry Elizabeth Herschlag Bobbie Hobson Matthew Holloway Olivia Holmes Scott Honeyman Randall Hoover Kristine Hotop Jessica House Cory HowardCarpenter Tyson Huff Clayton Hutchison Tonya Hutt Andrea Ilsley Billy Ishmael Amiee Jennings Kathryn Jensen Richard Jobe Mikel Jones Mario Jordan Nancy Kaczinski Laura Kearney Devin Kennedy Rachael King Brian Kingslover Jennifer Kirkpatrick Megan Kloewer Whitney Kloewer Keshia Kraft Ariana Kvitne Emily Lambert Brittany Landis Cody Lanus Kenneth Laytham Lindsie Leib Joshua Linderman Hillary Loe John Lomax Kari Long Rachel Ludwig Steven Lydick Michele Marchesi Jason Marshall Rachel Mason Jacklyn McClain Kathyrn McGee Brittany McGhee Kelly McQueen Fallon McQuiston Michael Michalski Kala Miller Cecilia Mitchell Jarod Moenkhoff Jill Moore Seth Moore Kira Morgan Richard Morr Joshua Motsinger Cory Mullins Amy Munro Anthony Murray Joseph Murray Kristine Murray Carrie Myers Jason Nees Jessica Nelson

Christian Newlon Kendall Nienhuser Lisa Noldon Margaret Ohlberg Kathryn Padilla Jennifer Palmer Lindsay Parker Anna Peterson Allison Pettit Amanda Phares Brent Platz Amber Poindexter Krista Pollman William Raleigh Lacy Randall Lindsey Rardeen Shawn Reed Anna Reid Heather Rich Andrea Richardson Jedidiah Riley Ben Rush Erik Schrader Angeline Schulte Jessica Schulte April Schultes Anna Searl Brooklyn Shultz Cassie Smith Timothy Snyder Narissa Stewart Nikki Storm Joshua Swigart Sarah Symtschytsch Angela Synowicki Megan Thomas Amber Thompson Trent Thompson Amanda Tinker Maddison Tobin Tina Treat Christopher Victor Megan Victor Timothy Victor Amanda Wallace Megan Waters Joshua Wears Dawn Weese Cary Whitney Jared Williams Simone Winfield Alicia Winfrey Jacob Wood Danielle Wright Catie Young

Alpha Phi Omega Scholarship

Jeffrey Kanger

Alpha Tau Alpha Scholarship

Jeff is a junior at Northwest majoring in political science with a minor in speech communication. Jeff, who is from Omaha, Neb. pays for his college through scholarships and working on campus as a supplemental instructor. After earning his degree, Jeff plans to attend law school.

Kathryn Chamberlain Angelita Escher Angela Norris

Erica Scott

Brenda Wilson Andrews Memorial Scholarship

Kathryn Pawling

Anonymous Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship

Sarah Marsh Creason

The Anonymous PCMC Scholarship

Leslie Arnold

ARAMARK Facility Services Scholarship

Jill Barlow Elizabeth Comes Emmy Furrow Logan Runde

Kent Barber Memorial Scholarship

Michelle Pollman

Lee E. Barber Scholarship

Seth Jenkins

Vernon J. Barrett Memorial Scholarship

Jennifer Kirby Kathryn Pawling

Kathleen Bauman Memorial Scholarship

Molly Howell

Beattie Scholarship

Jacob Wedekind

Art and Bettie Beckner Celebration Scholarship

Allison Muller

Luther and Kathryn Belcher Scholarship

Emiley Harding

Gayle Miller Bilden Memorial Scholarship

Amy Brown

AAUW Corwin Junior Scholarship

Bohlken Award

AAUW Viola May Corwin Scholarship

Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth Bethany Business Scholarship

Mary Eulalah Adwell Scholarship

Booth College of Business & Professional Studies Freshman Scholarship

Amanda Moyers

Krystle Creston Smith

Beth Stiens

Alpha Chi Scholarship

Julie Bennett Kathryn Pawling

Stephanie Trester

Dr. Jerry Brekke Scholarship in Political Science Holland Memorial Scholarship

“The scholarships I receive are very valuable. I come from a family of five boys, and we were all on our own for paying for college. I’m a huge believer in giving back. It’s nice when Northwest alumni are financially successful and they are willing to help current students. Someday I hope to be able to do the same.”

Kristi Haider

Seth Kent Evan Young

Nick Bowen Memorial Scholarship

Christopher Pottier

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Kyanne Henkle

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Jeffrey Kanger Jordan Orscheln

Kyanne is a junior at Northwest majoring in animal science with a minor in biology. She spent the last two summers as an intern at Fort Dodge Animal Health. Kyanne, who is from Centerville, Iowa, pays for her college through student loans and works part time as a Cat Caller at the Alumni House. She received the American Dream Grant for her first two years at Northwest.

“Receiving the American Dream Grant was the main reason I chose to attend Northwest. Without it I would really be in debt, and now I have the option to attend graduate school. I think it’s so important for people to make donations to scholarships because there are so many students who don’t even consider college because of the cost.”

Ann Allen Brekke Scholarship

Elisha Damon

Claudene Brewer Memorial Scholarship

Megan Schuman

Everett W. Brown Scholarship

Shawna Wolfe

Seth Brutto Memorial Scholarship

Nicholas Talone

C. L. Butler Scholarship

Seth Kent Alexandra Koenig Alexa McQuistan Kyle Weber

John Byrd Memorial Scholarship

Henrique Tomaz

CEHS Ambassador Scholarship

Anitra Germer Lacy Lager Sarah Marsh Creason Colette McQuillen Carissa Phillippe Tristan Stewart

Cerner Scholarship

Brandon Rockhold

Chavala Award

Sandeep Kandekar

Chemistry Alumni Scholarship

Ian Carlson

Chesley Research Grant

Catrina Pelton

Dr. Alex Ching Memorial Scholarship

Nicholas Brummel

Citizens Bank & Trust Scholarship

Nicholas Talone

Clearmont Community Club Scholarship

Cassie Johnson

New Foundation Scholarship Funds American Dream Grant

Pete Schartel Scholarship

Chavala Award

Alfred E. Sergel III Band Alumni Scholarship

Fred & Brenda Lisle Scholarship Kimberly Lynn Miller Memorial Scholarship Native American Scholarship Northwestern Mutual Sales Scholarship

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Dr. Norman and Ada Mae Clough Scholarship

Jackyln Allison Cathleen Ebrecht Lisa Eddy Jacquai Griffin Deidra Heineman Sarah Hobbie Brandon Hunzeker Amanda Koogler Danielle Michaelis Wesley Miller Eric Morow Jeanette Nuss Amber Poindexter Ambrie Smith Bradley Sorensen Heather Stone Ashley Weis Crystal Woodbury

Franklin and Marilyn Colwell Scholarship

Jamie Lett

Computer Science Academic Achievement Scholarship

King Kwan

Computer Science Scholarship for Women

Agnesa Stoyanova

C. E. Cook Drama Scholarship

Hannah Barfoot

Cook Finance Scholarship

Sara Young

James R. Cook Memorial Scholarship

Delta Kappa Gamma II Alpha Omicron Scholarship

Kathryn Otte

Neta Derry Memorial Scholarship

Brooke Coverdell

Elwyn K. DeVore Business Scholarship

Sara Young

Ron C. DeYoung Scholarship

Emily Carroll Jeremy Hamilton

Jaclyn Dierking Memorial Scholarship

Christine Murtha

Herbert R. Dieterich Scholarship

Jessica Nielson Evan Ross

Donaldson-Pfost Scholarship

Ryan Dignan Curtis Luke Amanda Rippy Jillian Runde Lacey Stoll Destiny Walker Nicole Workman

Dyche Family Scholarship

Tammy Reynolds

Opal E. Eckert BPW Maryville High School Journalism Scholarship

Melissa McGary

Kevin Chancellor Katie Dwyer Candice Kirkpatrick Wesley Miller Alice Moring Carrie Myers Lindsay Ussary

Eckert Collegiate Journalism Scholarship

Mabel Cook Scholarship

T. H. Eckert English/ Journalism Scholarship

Katherine Knobbe

Jessica Hartley

Opal Eckert Soroptomist (Sigma Venture) Scholarship

Allison Kahre

Jessica Lavicky Christopher Hawkins Edward Jones Scholarship Brent Jorgenson Ross Crouch

Alice Corley Scholarship

Cathran Cushman Radio Scholarship

Kelli Watson

Margaret Ann Edwards SAI Scholarship

Elizabeth Retenais

The Pat Danner Scholarship Energizer Diversity Diana Leipard Scholarship Dennis Dau Scholarship

Melissa McGary

Rachel Brooks

Family of the Year W.M.C. Dawson Scholarship Scholarship

Kari Almond Clinton Fisher Brian Stein Andrea Wright

L. B. and Elsie Day Scholarship

Honali Guest

Miraya Burnsides

The Michael L. Faust Scholarship

Brittany Landis Pamela Polan

First Time Resumes Done Write Scholarship

Robert Pauley Elizabeth Savage

Marion and H. J. Fischer Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Sara Arnold Jake Dalton Sheena Dalton Dana Dill Matthew Ellison Ashley Erickson Sara Erickson Benjamin Gervais Brian Hickman Aaron Kyle Moira Kyle John Littleton Cheryl Mauderly Jennifer McClure Kori McGinnis Nicole McGinnis Timothy McGinnis Shawn Mikelson Julie Miller Thomas Miller Thomas Pestock Joseph Ramsey Dallas Read Nobuko Sakamoto Rochelle Servatius Rachel Smith Junko Uedo Shelly Vertin Evelyn Waigi

Marshall E. and Beatrix Winn Ford Memorial Scholarship

Clinton Fisher Laura Harris Scott Harvey Justin Hildebrand Chelsey Hopkins Stephanie Hopkins Jason Howles Jordan Moree Carissa Pettit Katie Pollock Ashley Poptanycz Sara Riley Bo Rinehart Tyler Ryan Stephen Terry Jennifer Weber

Doug and Lisa Foster Scholarship

David Griffin Tarah Knudsen Tara Workman

Robert and Doris Foster Scholarship

Ian Carlson Kennneth Rust Jamie Smith

Robert and Virginia Foster Scholarship

Alysia Grummert Casey Kerkmann Adam Knapp Cassie Pedersen

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Allen Andersen

Clarence Henderson Scholarship

Timothy Royers

Christine Galitz Scholarship Margaret and Wayne in Memory of Gertrude Hennegin Scholarship Widmer Megan Gilland

Brent Burklund

Martha Polsley Gamble Scholarship

Kathryn Chamberlain

Dwight and Eunice Gates Memorial Scholarship

Megan Griffin Tyler Holmes Amanda Maness Michael Mooney

Dr. Paul L. Gates Scholarship

Julie Toebben

George Gayler Scholarship

Andrew Yocum

Janet S. Gayler Scholarship

Ashley Redding

Traci Harding Lori King Kayna Wake Cameron

George Hinshaw Scholarship

Stephanie Purtle

Joyce Fink Hook Scholarship

Evan Ross Michael Vertako

Marvin Hoskey Agricultural Education Scholarship

Greg Pfantz

Virginia Hotchstetler BPW Scholarship

Jaclyn Adkins

Floyd B. Houghton Gwynetha Girling Memorial Memorial Scholarship Scholarship

Carissa Phillippe

Dale Gorsuch English Scholarship

Jennifer Martin

C F Gray Physical Science Scholarship

Wayne Frederick Michelle Marquis

Mattie Jo (Payne) Groom Scholarship

Ashley Pollman

Growmark Scholarship

Jason Leinen Brooks Reid

Adam Ruoff

Floyd B. Houghton Freshman Livestock Evaluation Scholarship

Timothy Snyder

Floyd B. Houghton Livestock Evaluation Scholarship

Kala Marie White

Ronald A. Houston Scholarship

Marvin Gutzmer Scholarship

Julie Toebben

Alysa Pike

James Hurst Memorial Scholarship

Deanna Catalano

Welton Ideker Regents Frank and Margaret Haines Scholarship Abby Browning Memorial Scholarship

Mary Lundgren

John Harr Scholarship

Evan Laber

Thomas Webb Harvey Memorial Scholarship

Patricia Harrison Michelle Marquis

Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship

Alexa McQuistan

Karen Hawkins Memorial Accounting Scholarship

Seth Kent

Kathryn Otte

Walter and Maude Johnson Scholarship

Jessica Christiansen

J. W. Jones Scholarship

Paul Ascheman Sonya Cross Sarah Williams

Kathleen Jones Scholarship

David McEnaney

James and Patricia Joy Scholarship

Cody Jenkins

Martin Kanne Chemistry Scholarship

Sheri Jones

Bobby and Shirley Kelley Excellence in Education Scholarship

Jillian Dade

Kensinger/Imes Scholarship

Melanie Magill

Robert B. Killingsworth Memorial Scholarship

Joshua Thompson

Uel Lamkin, E.W. Glenn, and Grace Sheperd Memorial Scholarship

Kathryn Chamberlain Jaime Griffin Jennifer Healy Jared Kenealy Gena Lindsay

Bess Baldwin Phyllis Combs Leet Denise Murphy Kelly “Pete” Rolofson Scholarship Jessica Edwards

The Aleta and Dean Frank W. Grube Scholarship Hubbard Scholarship

Timothy Ackerman Gena Lindsay

Lucile Agee Johnson Scholarship

James and Betty Jackson Scholarship

Jake Dalton Del Rae Derry Lyndsay Irvin Stephanie Sleep

Mary Jackson Modern Languages Scholarship

Ellen Haley

Mike Jewett Scholarship

Rosetta Ballew

Lillian Irene Gossard Johnson Scholarship

Amanda Hanson

Marvin E. and Kathryn B. Lehnen Scholarship

Amanda Maness

Lemar-Rischer Memorial Scholarship

Sarah Williams

John Sublett Logan Scholarship

Laura Beth George Tara Beth Scott Jon Carlin Monica Fine William Fisher Kimberly Hermreck Teresea Hill Christopher Leach Jeffrey Nickerson Clinton Nielson Kathleen Nixon Wize Timothy Ramsey Brandon Rogers Michelle Russell Amy Stoner Sarah Strough Malea Yount

Dr. B.D. Owens ’59, who served as Northwest president from 1977 until 1984, delivered the keynote speech during the centennial commemoration of the Administration Building.

Still looking out for Northwest students It’s not unusual for Dr. B.D. ’59 and Sue Wright ’57 Owens to be soaking in the Florida sunshine, enjoying the tropical breezes of the Cayman Islands or strolling in West Des Moines, Iowa. Regardless of their location, Northwest will always hold a special place in their hearts. Having met while attending Northwest, the phrase “coming home” held special meaning for the couple when B.D. became Northwest’s eighth president from 1977 to 1984. Owens is the only Northwest alumnus claiming this honor. Thanks to Owens’s tireless efforts following the devastating Administration Building fire of 1979, the University was able to obtain $13.8 million of emergency state funding to restore the University’s signature building. Additionally, funds were secured to build a new performing arts center and library, which was named for Owens. An avid environmentalist, B.D. also took the first steps toward developing an alternative fuels program, which, over the past 20 years, has saved the University millions of dollars in energy costs. Sue’s belief in educating tomorrow’s future leaders was demonstrated throughout her music teaching career in public schools. The couple’s generous $50,000 gift to establish The B.D. and Sue Wright Owens Scholarship at Northwest as a permanent endowment in 2003 provided critical financial assistance for the University’s incoming freshmen. The couple’s additional $50,000 gift to their existing scholarship fund in 2006 will further enhance the impact of the awards it provides. The ongoing loyalty of this couple will assist and inspire many deserving students for generations to come. ■

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Northwest first lady Aleta Hubbard (left) and former first lady Sue Wright Owens ’57 smile in surprise on entering the First Ladies Dining Room in the J.W. Jones Student Union for the first time. Formerly known as the Lakeview Room, the formal dining area has been decorated with framed portraits of the wives of University presidents.

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Scholarships Myrl and Katherine Long Memorial Physical Science Scholarship

Erin Rooney

The Forrest G. and Joan B. Lowe Scholarship

Megan Meyer

Johnny Mac News Excellence Award

Scott Harvey

Mary E. Markt Scholarship

Bethany Bungenstock

Maryville Host Lions Club Scholarship

Jaclyn Adkins Jennifer Holmes Molly Howell Katey Lipiec

Maryville Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship

Allison Boehm Fallon Cordell

Pete Barbee Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship

Adam Ruoff

Mass Communication Department Chair Scholarship

Jerome Boettcher

Catherine Masters Soroptomist Venture Memorial Scholarship

Jennifer Bergevin

Raymond L. and Ruth L. McClurg Scholarship

Agnis Retenais Laurie Whittington

Dustin McCurdy Memorial Scholarship

Stephanie Costanzo

Dr. Arthur McGehee Memorial Scholarship

Sonya Cross

Howard A. McIntosh Scholarship

Julie Holmes Rachel Wickey

McIntosh Hall Scholarship

Lindsay Henke

Chloe E. Millikan Memorial Scholarship

Cassandra Houseworth

Ryland Milner Memorial Scholarship

Katrina Berry Tyler Crawford Ryan Gessner Kaylen Hopkins Vanessa Jackson David Menning Laura Schwarz

Miss Northwest Scholarship Pageant Award

The Kevin O’Reilly News Scholarship

Rischer Educational Enrichment Grant

Missouri Farm Bureau Scholarship

The B.D. and Sue Wright Owens Scholarship

Ward Rounds Instrumental Music Scholarship

The Owens Family Scholarship

Ada M. Royston Memorial Scholarship

Kindra Ferver

Stephanie James Erica Scott

Gerald and Wilma Mitchell Scholarship

Anita Denly Erica Freeman Joni Jackson Sauphia Vorngsam

Earle I. Moss Jazz Scholarship

Phillip Shull

Earle I. Moss Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Scholarship

Phillip Shull

Martha Moss Scholarship

Kate Billesbach

Irene Mueller Biology Scholarship

Angela Posten

Murthy Award

Sai Charan Manga Mrudula Mansani

Mutual of Omaha Scholarship

Chris Healy Allen Lode

Harrison Mutz Memorial Scholarship

Angelita Escher

NEBS Four-Year Scholastic Award

Carissa Dawson Callie Farnan

Fred C. and Grace E. Nelson Scholarship

Zheng Dong

Richard M. “Dick” New Scholarship

Erin McCullough

Nodaway County Recreation Scholarship

Michael Campbell Kathryn Chamberlain

Northwest Agronomy Club Scholarship

Colleen Olsen

Northwest Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Ashley Poptanycz

Northwest Support Staff Scholarship

Diane Dakan Jennifer Smith Amanda Volner

Marie Oftelie Scholarship

Diane Dakan Amy Middleton

Scott Harvey

Shanen Hill

Cathleen Ebrecht Rachael Kreps Philip Latesa Katie Owens

Lillian Palmer Memorial Scholarship

Chaim Jenkins

Frederick P. Parcher Scholarship

Mitchell Dirksen Ryan Hansel Lindsay Jacobs Alan Olson Kena Rife Molly Tuggle

Penny Parman Memorial Scholarship

Deanna L. Allen Paul Ascheman

Mark Jay Peavy Memorial Scholarship

Wayne Frederick

Pi Mu Epsilon Scholarship

Patricia Harrison Michelle Marquis Megan Meyer

Jim D. Plowman Scholarship

Melissa Flood Brandi Glenn Nathan Henderson Roxanne Hostetler Brandon McLey Brennen Price Elizabeth Price Lindsey Robertson Colby Swanstone

The Benjamin and Mercedes Ramirez Scholarship

Richard Mora

The National Residence Hall Honorary Bearcat Chapter Leadership Scholarship

Ukpong Eyo Amanda Lewey

Burton L. Richey Memorial Scholarship

Wade Billington Kristen Larson

Gladys Rickard Scholarship

Nida Clayton Fallon Cordell Jacob Thompson

Kathryn S. Riddle Scholarship

Jamie Eickhoff

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Kristen Parrish

Harry Hamblin

Harry Hamblin

Donald and Mary Jane Sandford Scholarship

Sarah Dexheimer

C. M. and M. Saville Scholarship

Ramsey Atieh Kenneth Benedict Rachel Brooks Terrie Burch Anne Cafer Kathryn Chamberlain Amy Cochran Luke Cox Lisa Eddy William Flowers Karissa Gaskill Janah Heits Aaron Holt Melissa Jenkins Paula King Candice Kirkpatrick Shawndra Kruse Lacy Lager Amanda Long Cynthia Marshall Lainey Martelle Cheryl Mauderly Nicholas Metcalf Alice Moring Gwen Morrow Ashley Mullin Carrie Myers Chris Newton Julie Owsley Mildred Pope Amanda Postlewaite Jamal Rankins Brendan Riggs Timothy Rosson Melanie Roulanaitis Julie Scott Tara Shipp Erin Vollertsen Daniel Weinert Michael Wells Charron Whitener Todd Wiedmaier Savannah Wilkerson Stephen Wilmes Irina Younger Cameron Zimmerman

Mahala Saville History Scholarship

Trevor Bray Jonathan E. Heydon Joseph Myers Andrew Stanley

Saville Student Support Services Scholarship

Shonte Byrd Anita Coleman Amanda Maness Mike McMurtrey Heidi Platt Krystle Creston Smith Joshua Stephenson Nicole Williams

Richard L. Sawyers Scholarship

Philip Latesa Megan Ormsby Wayne Walgenbach

Pete Schartel Scholarship

Scott Harvey Joseph Ramsey

Ron Schieber Memorial Scholarship

Brian Archer Kellen Archer Mitchell Holtman Todd Pedersen

B.D. and Janet Scott Biology Scholarship

Laci Williamson

Carroll Scott Agricultural Memorial Scholarship

Robert Brand

The Alfred E. Sergel III Band Alumni Scholarship

Phillip Shull

Robert and ZoAnn Severson Jazz Ensemble Scholarship

Dane Montgomery

LaRue B. Sherman Scholarship

Colette McQuillen

Luther C. Skelton Scholarship

Joseph Lohman

David T. Slater Excellence in English Award

Jennifer Martin

John L. Smay Scholarship

Melissa Morina

Dr. Jim Smeltzer Scholarship

Mike McMurtrey

The Mary Marie Smith Scholarship

Marc McClain Shelly Meyer Jean Nowak Jennifer Williams

Amy Sommers Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth Retenais

Rollie Stadlman Scholarship

Joseph Ramsey

Merrill and Charlene Ostrus Staton Scholarship

Kimberly Medick

Eldon E. Steiger Scholarship

Jana Wessler

August Stelter Scholarship

Kyle Wehmeyer

E.G. and Edra (Planck) Stoskopf Scholarship

Angela Claycomb

J. Gordon Strong Scholarship

Meredith Manring Jordan Willis

Sterling Surrey Memorial Scholarship

Brett Clemens Nathan Uthe

Leslie No’el Swaney Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth Kloewer

Taco John’s Scholarship

Benjamin Lipiec Chandra White

C. and C. Taylor Memorial Counseling Scholarship

Krystle Creston Smith

C. and C. Taylor Scholarship - Guidance & Counseling

Mary E. Burkhart Janelle Jones Dee Anna Kelley Connie Teaney Jarrod Walker

C. and C. Taylor Scholarship - Pi Omega Pi

Ryan Anderson Thomas Borland Bryson Byergo John DeWeese Leslie Dickherber Christopher Eckert Monica Fine Lindsey Frerking Eric Goudge Eric Hathaway Vicki Kimzey Jeffrey Larson Elicia Maybee Taya Moore Hilary Morris Tammy Reynolds Stephanie Ridens Jeffrey Rives Melissa Schram Jamie Smith Andrew Turner Nathan Uthe Beth Wennihan

Teacher Education Scholarship

Beth Stiens Sarah Thoma

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Timothy Forsythe Stephanie Trester

Maurine A. Thomas Scholarship

Courtney Conklin Amber Dubord Anthony Murray

Kenneth T. and Icel Thompson Scholarship

Tarah Knudsen

The Trailblazer Scholarship

Sarah Williams

Jerome Trout Scholarship

Dustin Koopman Jenna Kruse

Henry and Mary Turner Scholarship

Jamie Campbell Megan Gilland

Allison Reeves Collin Shadle David Struve

Mildred Eckert Wallace English Scholarship

F. K. Ulman Scholarship

Natalie Weidner Memorial Scholarship

Candice Carr Kim Heard Nancy Kaczinski Taufaapue Leao Troy Matthews Dana McGinnie Krista Pollman Jordan Rowe Blake Vestal

Donald N. Valk Scholarship

Carrie Moe Amy Shafer Erin Spegal

Pauline F. Walker Memorial Scholarship

Rachelle Lacy Erin Zimmerschied

Adopt-A-Bearcat Scholarships

The following donors contributed at least $250 last fiscal year specifically for the Adopt-A-Bearcat Scholarship Program. To assist in meeting a critical need for current scholarship dollars, the University created this unique Annual Fund program. Beginning in the 200506 academic year, recipients meeting Northwest’s current policies for admission and financial assistance receive a one-time, $500 Adopt-A-Bearcat scholarship to help offset educational expenses. The scholarships are awarded in the name of each donor’s choice. Multiple awards are given for those donors providing multiple $250 gifts. These scholarships prove to be most crucial in providing the additional funding needed for students who might otherwise not have been able to afford attending Northwest. * There were several groups of donors who collectively were able to offer one or more scholarships; thus you might find notifications of such donors support for the Adopt-A-Bearcat Program within the Green and White Club.

Adopt-A-Bearcat Scholarship (50) Angela and Vernon Vincent Scholarship Angela Reed Scholarship Ann Gustafson Scholarship (2) Ann Young Gustafson Scholarship Anna-Mae Kobbe Scholarship Basil and Ina Claire Lister Scholarship Benjamin L. Westman, DDS Scholarship Benny & Cheryl Johnson Scholarship Bev and John Schenkel Scholarship

Amanda Moyers

Amanda Maness

Richard W. Weymuth Summer Music Camp Scholarship

Seth Brummond Anne Keefhaver Peggy Loutzenhiser Melissa McGary

J. Douglas Whitaker Selfless-Service Scholarship

Timothy Wilson

Harvey and Joyce White Scholarship

Clay Arnold Brett Barger Jacob Clark

Bill & Carol Brown Scholarship Bill & Carolyn Sutter Scholarship Bill Archer Scholarship Blue Chip Scholarship Bob Farris Scholarship Brad Stephens/Principal Financial Group Scholarship (2) Brandon M. Thrasher Scholarship C. Taylor and Maxine Barnes Scholarship Carlin Lawhead Scholarship Carolyn Houts Music Scholarship Collins Farms Scholarship Collins Farms Scholarship CSIS Departmental Scholarship Curtis & Margaret Funston Scholarship Darin Johnson and Pamela DunlapJohnson Scholarship Deena and Phillip Poynter Scholarship Dorothy Kellum Scholarship Dr. D.M. Ostrander Memorial Scholarship Dr. Phil Wright Scholarship Franklin D. Bayless Scholarship Gary & Kathy Thompson Scholarship (10) Gary & Patricia Jo Beggs Scholarship (2) Gaylord Morrison Scholarship (4) George & Nina Offutt Memorial Scholarship Harold & Almeda Baldwin Scholarship Harold and Mary Ellen (Tevow) Hall Scholarship Harvey Hallum Scholarship In Memory of Edward Peters and Matt Clemens Scholarship (3)

Carrie Euken Adam Hansen Rebecca Harpham Nathan Hubbard Nesha Kirsh Megan Lantis Marcus Martin Brooke Matthys Cheryl Mauderly Megan McMurphy Gwen Morrow Marcus Muhs Tara Phipps Lee Pope Stephanie Roecker Diana Royer Ashley Sherlock Gilbert Whitney Madralier Memorial Scholarship

Emily Shelor

Calvin Widger Memorial Scholarship

Megan Griffin

Peter J. Wieland Memorial Scholarship

Megan Griffin

Garvin and Imogene Williams Scholarship

Erin Roberts

Brian and Jennie (Otto) Williamson Scholarship

Melissa Morina

Wirth Family Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth Stehly

Martha Faye (Fouts) Woollums Scholarship for International Immersion

Aubrey Clark

In Memory of Jeremy Ingle Scholarship In Memory of Lewis Jones, II Scholarship Ione Thompson Edwards Scholarship (2) IT exists: The Mike Jewett English Scholarship J.G. Strong Scholarship Jack and Tommy Nolte Scholarship Jaclyn Nicole Dierking Scholarship Jacob & Keri Kendrick Scholarship James H. Wakeman and Suzie Wakeman Scholarship Jane Costello Memorial Scholarship Janis Smith Ivie Scholarship Jason and Suzi White Jerry A. Simons Scholarship Jim & Marilyn Rhea Scholarship John Cline Scholarship John F. Yeldell, Jr. Scholarship Johnson Accounting/Finance Scholarship Joy and Andy Crimmins Scholarship Katherine Copeland Scholarship Larry & Sandy Johnson Scholarship Lawrence and Kathy Barmann Scholarship Leslie K. Doyk Scholarship (4) Lila Holdsworth Scholarship Linda & Larry Shoemaker Scholarship Linda (Flash) Balducci Scholarship Lois U. Beal Scholarship Lori Filby H&R Block Scholarship Luke L. Boone Scholarship Mark & Carol Eighmy Scholarship Mark and Suzanne Silverthorn Scholarship Mark Rinehart Scholarship

R. T. Wright Memorial Scholarship

Sara Bornholdt Stephanie James Emily Meggers Erica Scott

Eudora Wymore Memorial Scholarship

Carrie Moe

Arthur “Doc” Yates Scholarship

Anitra Germer

The Shawna Severson Zech Memorial Scholarship

Heidi Ridnour

Monica G. Zirfas Scholarship

Christie Nicole Schluter

Mary Asbell/Allan Mackenzie Scholarship Mary E. Madget Scholarship Mary Neth Scholarship Mayda Clark Young Scholarship Memory of Ralph & LaVelle Sprague Scholarship Michael and Molly Lydon Scholarship Mike & Shannon Tritten Adopt-A-Bearcat Scholarship (10) Mr. Alan J. Bubalo Scholarship Mr. Deryk and Mrs. Mindy Powell AdoptA-Bearcat Scholarship Nancy Koch Scholarship Norman & Susan (Otte) Townsend Scholarship Paul Kuehneman Scholarship Paul Schieber Scholarship Philip S. Johnson Scholarship Phillis Davison Scholarship Rob and Deb Sauve Scholarship Robert Watkins Scholarship Roger W. & Mary Sue Rowlett Scholarship Rose Robeson Scholarship Sandra A. Jones Scholarship Senior Class Gift 2006 Scholarship (3) Sheila Raitt Scholarship Stephen & Gayle Anderson Scholarship Steven Brian Houseworth Memorial Scholarship Susan Gladstone Tucker Scholarship The Herschel Neil Family Scholarship Thomas & Donna Billesbach Scholarship Thomas Lanio Family Scholarship Walter M. Bopp Scholarship (2) Wayne & Karen Hartschuh Scholarship William L. Andrews State Farm Insurance Agent Scholarship

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the bridge2005-2006 The American Dream Grant Through this groundbreaking needs-based financial aid initiative, Northwest assists qualifying students from families with combined taxed and untaxed incomes of $30,000 or less who might otherwise find a college education beyond their financial reach. Northwest fills the gap between the cost of tuition, room and board,

primary textbooks and the use of a computer for qualifying students so that the maximum annual payment the student will need to make during their first two years at Northwest will be no more than $2,000 annually. For most students, this money can be earned over the summer or by working a manageable number of hours during the school year. Special thanks to the following alumni and friends who have committed their support to the

Melody Hubbard Craig L. & Kerry Kelley John H. & Carolyn Koffman Fred V. & Brenda R. Lisle William L. & Jodie L. (Hamilton) Mackintosh Ruth L. (Mitchell) McClurg Robert D. & ZoAnn (Holt) Severson Frances Shipley David L. Snider Robert Lee & Doris Ann Stanton

Kent C. & Anna J. (Bradshaw) Summa Kay Thomas Dick & Kay S. Thomson Jerry & Mary E. (Sundem) Throener US Bank Vinnie & Keddy (Springer) Vaccaro Kevin & Kathy Van de Ven Jason T. & B. Suzanne (Miles) White Michael J. Zech

Loren T. Gunderman Beatrice E. (Lemon) Hansen* Lydia L. (Stickerod) Haynes* Betty Lou Hazelton Peter & Karen (Crawford) Hendrickson Robert M. & Carolyn A. Henry Theodore C. Hinckley* & Caryl C. Hinckley Ronald A. Houston Dean L. & Aleta A. Hubbard Russell Insley* Donald E. Johnson* Harold R. Johnson Gideon R. & Martha Jones J.E. Kirschner* Richard H. & Phyllis J. (Combs) Leet Marvin E. Lehnen & Kathryn B. (Krause) Lehnen* Eleanor (Nicholas) Letts* Forrest G. & Joan B. Lowe Vane B. Lucas Jr.* Allan S. Mackenzie & Mary M. Asbell Mary E. Markt Ruth L. (Mitchell) McClurg Patricia A. McDermott* Gary & Merry McDonald Wayne H. McQuerry* & Ruth (Collins) McQuerry John P. Mees* & Joan Mees

Cheryl J. (Lamar) Melvin Genevieve A. (Webb) Miller Barry E. Monaghan Faye (Sutton) Morrow* Earle I. Moss, Jr.* & Martha Moss Marvin Mothersead* Judd C. Nicholas* Carl G. Nurski Mona M. (Pennington) Nurski* Elnora (Hennegin) O’Neill* Marcena H. Onstott* Philip J. Patterson Blanche (Anderson) Pedley Milton E. & Zella (Mitchell) Ploghoft Jon R. & Joleen M. (Schneider) Pool Allene (Hunt) Porter* Paul R. & Amabel H. Poynter Helen G. (Leese) Raines* Roberta (Walker) Richey Richard L. Sawyers* Helen (Chapman) Schilling Frederick Schneider* & Edwardena (Harrison) Schneider* Mary R. Seat* Claude & Helen Shaffer Warren S. & Rita P. Shuck David L. Snider Rollie & Carroll E. Stadlman

Robert Lee Stanton Carl D. & Mary E. (Luehrman) Stempel Robert & Arlyne Strait Robert J. Stucker W. Lester & Leola Swaney M. Celeste (Holtom) Taylor* Maurine A. Thomas* Frank J. & Donna J. (Ward) Thompson Jerome J. Trout* Roberta F. Utterback* Patricia VanDyke Charles W. Veatch & Pam (Grau) Veatch* Morris C. Walton* & Betty C. Walton Paul G. & Paula Ward William & Myra (Wedlock) Warshauer Nancy L. Western* Maurice D. Wheeler* & Sharlis (Marple) Wheeler Laura B. Widmer J. Clun Wilson Janet M. Wilson* Montgomery L. & Irma L. (Hull) Wilson Howard L. Wollen* Martha Faye (Fouts) Woollums* Opal Yates Melvin G. & Janet Young

James D. & Elaine (Frazee) Plowman Allene (Hunt) Porter* Frederick Schneider* & Edwardena (Harrison) Schneider* M. Celeste (Holtom) Taylor* Harvey C. & Joyce M. (Smith) White

In 1965, Dr. Robert P. Foster announced plans to build a Bell Tower as a memorial to deceased alumni, former faculty members and those from the University’s family who died representing our country. After years of raising money, ground was finally broken in the fall of 1970 and the sounds of chiming bells greeted students returning for the fall semester of 1971.

Harold W. Beattie* & Emily K. Beattie* Citizens Bank & Trust A.H. Bud & Suzanne (Lewis) Edwards Michael L. Faust Robert E. & Martha (Polsley) Gamble Richard H. & Phyllis J. (Combs) Leet Genevieve A. (Webb) Miller Blanche (Anderson) Pedley Mary M. Smith* Robert Lee Stanton & Cassalou Stanton* Jerome J. Trout* Martha Faye (Fouts) Woollums*

American Dream Grant during fiscal year 2006, by way of an outright gift or a planned or deferred gift. With their help, dreams really can come true.

Robert E. & Betty (Johnson) Bush Ray & Barbara L. (Zehr) Courter Andy & Joy M. (Hubbard) Crimmins Linda Eckard Herzog Construction Holtman Masonry

Heritage Society James H. Lemon Heritage Society

The following individuals have created a planned or deferred gift for the University or Foundation. There is no minimum level gift required. James H. Lemon, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, introduced House Bill No. 311, also known at the time as the “Nodaway County Normal Bill.” Fighting against strong opposition in the House, Lemon is credited with establishing the Fifth District Normal School as Northwest was originally known. His efforts culminated 30 years of struggle to bring higher education to the region. Helen (Johnson) Ackerman Virgil & Dolores Albertini Anonymous Richard L. Baker* James & Linda (Flachsland) Balducci Lois (Utterback) Beal Harold W. Beattie* & Emily K. Beattie* Donald D. & Ann Beeson Robert G. & Sue Bolin, Jr. Melvin D. & Valorie G. (Wheeler) Booth

Clarence Bush* Bonnie Carlile Bill & Margaret (Berry) Christensen Ada Mae Clough* William H. & Jean Corken Kinsell L. & Vivien Coulson Lorraine (Driver) Crews Don Cummins* Frances R. Daugherty* Charles R. & Pearl L. Derstler Ron C. & Nancy DeYoung Edward D. & Marla Douglas Opal (Calvert) Eckert* H. J. Fischer, Jr.* & Marion (Tollaksen) Fischer* Alexander Franklin Fouts* Everett C. Fouts* & Reba (Hunter) Fouts* Martha Fouts* Robert E. Fraser* Jean E. Fuller Robert E. & Martha (Polsley) Gamble Zeline (Defenbaugh) Geiger Dave W. & Carole A. (Patterson) Gieseke Elsie Goff* Bill & Dorothy Gram George R. Green & Barbara Klein-Green Bob & Helen A. Gregory

Lifetime Giving The Birches Society

The following donors have contributed $250,000 or more in lifetime gifts. The first building erected on campus was Academic Hall, now known as the Administration Building. Its commanding location is situated on the highest point of land between Omaha and St. Louis on the old Wabash Railroad line, 1,163 feet above sea level. Five cutleaf birches stood at the site like sentinels, prompting faculty and students to describe the Normal School as being located “behind the birches.” 26

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Anonymous Melvin D. & Valorie G. (Wheeler) Booth Ada Mae Clough* Marilyn L. Colwell* Charles R. & Pearl L. Derstler Marion (Tollaksen) Fischer* Gateway Zeline (Defenbaugh) Geiger Beatrice E. (Lemon) Hansen* Ronald A. Houston Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp. Nodaway Valley Bank Elnora (Hennegin) O’Neill* Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc.

The Bell Tower Society

The following donors have contributed between $100,000 and $249,999 in lifetime gifts.

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Anonymous ARAMARK Facility ServicesMaryville, Mo. BP Foundation, Inc.

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The following donors have contributed between $25,000 and $99,999 in lifetime gifts. The original architect’s plans for the campus, which were modeled after Cambridge University, included a large quadrangle, marked on the most northern point by the Administration Building, with all future campus buildings built facing the quadrangle. While the original plans were never realized, the first sidewalk built from the entrance at Fourth Street/College Avenue ran straight up to the front door of the Administration Building. Known as the Long Walk, songs were even sung about the long walk. American Assn. of University Women American Football Coaches Association John C. & Jo E. (Bateman) Andrews Allan S. Mackenzie & Mary M. Asbell

Jim J. & Gaye Ballinger Bank Midwest Barnes & Noble Helen (McMahon) Barrett* Lois (Utterback) Beal Donald D. & Ann Beeson Ned Bishop & Marjorie L. Bishop* Robert E. & Betty (Johnson) Bush Nell Cowden Paul E. Daniel* & Cloretta L. (Sager) Daniel* Danner For Congress E & R Sanitation Opal (Calvert) Eckert* Samuel Edmunds* Larry* & Velma Ehlert, Ehlert Bull Test Program Energizer George W. & Juanita English Bob Fraser* Robert E. Fraser Foundation Dwight Gates* Bill & Dorothy W. Gram George R. Green & Barbara Klein-Green James D. & Marian Hammond

Harden, Cummins, Moss & Miller, L.L.C. Von Hayes Lydia L. (Stickerod) Haynes* Ralph & Joyce F. Hook Dean L. & Aleta A. Hubbard Ideker, Inc. Illinois Tool Works Foundation Information Builders, Inc. Arthur A. & Karen Jablonski James M. & Betty Jackson, Sr. Christopher R. & Mercedes (Ramirez) Johnson Mabel V. (Wells) Jordan* James R. & Patricia J. (New) Joy Douglas K. & Linda S. (Keller) Kinder Kiwanis Club KNIM Radio Ed Koppelman Charles & Florence O. (Abarr) Lawhead LMP Steel & Wire Company Bill & Jessica J. (O’Rourke) Loch Loch Sand and Construction Company Gweldon L. Long

William L. & Jodie L. (Hamilton) Mackintosh Mary E. Markt Ruth L. (Mitchell) McClurg Alice L. McCullough John L. & Teresa G. (Kelly) McCune Howard McIntosh Wayne H. McQuerry* & Ruth (Collins) McQuerry Middle Fork Water Company, Inc. Midland Surveying, Inc. Gerald A. Mitchell* & Wilma E. (Myers) Mitchell* Gaylord D. & Mercedes (Triplet) Morrison Irene Mueller* New England Business ServiceMaryville, MO Northwest Ford/Lincoln/ Mercury, Inc. Northwest Missouri Cellular Mona M. (Pennington) Nurski* Kevin M. & Donna O’Reilly B.D. & Sue (Wright) Owens PaineWebber Frederick P. Parcher* Pioneer Mobile Homes, Inc.

Milton E. & Zella (Mitchell) Ploghoft Principal Financial Group Foundation Gladys M. Rickard* Chauncey Saville* Richard L. Sawyers* Robert D. & ZoAnn (Holt) Severson Frank C. Skipton R. Joe & Nancy Smith Olive G. Somerville* Sprint Foundation Taco John’s of Maryville, Inc. Maurine A. Thomas* Treasurer of Nodaway County Bruce E. & Polly Twaddle United Electric Cooperative US Bank Roberta F. Utterback* Pauline F. Walker* Garvin R. Williams* & Imogene (Henderson) Williams John C. Williams Carol J. (Couts) Wilmarth* Harold Wilmarth Montgomery L. & Irma L. (Hull) Wilson Joseph B. & Marilyn Zelenz

Exxon Education Foundation Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Victor M. Farrell* & Frances Farrell* Calvin N. & Marilyn Goeders Warren & Barbara Gose Georgia Gromer* Sharen Gutreuter Wilma Hall* Betty Lou Hazelton Theodore C. Hinckley* & Caryl C. Hinckley Hy-Vee J. E. Dunn Construction Company Amy R. Jacob Donald E. Johnson* K.C. Petersen Construction Co. Chang You Kan Martin & Ramona A. (Rope) Kanne Kansas City Chiefs Lloyd & Eileen (Isom) Kelly J.E. Kirschner* LuBeth W. Kuemmerle Eleanor (Nicholas) Letts* Joan L. (Johnson) Marfice

Marian Home Loan Co. Marsh, Espey, Riggs, P.C. Maryville Host Lions Club Gary & Merry McDonald John P. Mees* & Joan Mees Barry E. Monaghan Motorola Foundation Nissan Motors Nodaway County Recreation For Handicapped North Aggregate Products Northern Trust Company Jack L. & Gilda J. Otte Russell W. Parman* & Betty (McCowen) Parman Kenneth C. & Mary Petersen James C. & Joanne (French) Redd Rotary Club of Maryville Mahala Saville* August Sherman* Shughart Thomson & Kilroy St. Joseph Light and Power David Stanley Edra M. (Planck) Stoskopf Robert & Arlyne Strait Strong & Strong Robert & Juddy Elaine B. Tebow

Kenneth T. Thompson* & Icel (Donelson) Thompson* Toshiba Corporation Charles W. Veatch & Pam (Grau) Veatch* Morris C. Walton* & Betty C. Walton Wesley Foundation of Maryville Williams Recycling

Pace Setters Life Insurance

The following individuals set the pace for unprecedented support in the early years of the Foundation through the gift of a life insurance policy.

Donald D. & Ann Beeson Edward D. & Marla Douglas Dave W. & Carole A. (Patterson) Gieseke Bob & Helen A. Gregory Robert M. & Carolyn A. Henry Dean L. & Aleta A. Hubbard John P. Mees* & Joan Mees Philip J. Patterson Rollie & Carroll E. Stadlman Robert J. Stucker Charles W. Veatch & Pam (Grau) Veatch* Montgomery L. & Irma L. (Hull) Wilson

Associate Members

The Northwest Foundation is thankful for the lifetime support of all alumni and friends. Although lifetime giving levels now begin at $25,000, these individuals assumed a vital role in the former Tower Society with their lifetime gifts between $10,000 and $24,999.

A.E. Easter Family Foundation Aquila Eddice B. Barber Freida M. (Bennett) Belford* Charles R. Bell* & Lela Bell* Boatmen’s First National Bank A.C. Breckenridge* Caskel Leasing Company Marie Chandler Oftelie* John T. & Georgann B. Cook James D. Cox Sandra M. (Gray) Cox Don O. & Nancy Daniel Elwyn K. & Emma (Brown) DeVore Ron C. & Nancy DeYoung John H. & Mary G. (Garrett) Dieterich Edward Jones

* Deceased

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Annual Giving The Northwest Circle The following donors contribute at least $10,000 each fiscal year.

The Fifth District Normal School opened in 1905, offering two-year programs to educate teachers for the region. The name was changed to Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in 1919 as the curriculum began to focus on four-year programs. As its prominence as a regional institution began to grow and

The Cornerstone Circle

The following donors contribute between $5,000 and $9,999 each fiscal year. The cornerstone of Academic Hall, now the Administration Building, was laid on Oct. 12,

The President’s Circle

The following donors contribute between $1,000 and $4,999 each fiscal year. Nine presidents have served this institution from the days of the Fifth District Normal School to present day Northwest Missouri State University. Through their guidance and leadership, Northwest has grown into one of the most respected universities in the country.

Anita Aldrich Alpha Mu Gamma Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Anderson & Sundell, P.C. Anonymous Richard K. & Linda R. (Borgedalen) Baer Eddice B. Barber C. Taylor & Maxine Barnes Donald D. & Ann Beeson Benjamin L. Westman, DDS Ned Bishop James L. & Beverly J. Blackford Robert J. & Mary Boerigter Robert G. & Sue Bolin, Jr. Ronald D. & Sharon M. (Cross) Bonnett Boyles Motors, Inc. Raymond E. & Paula J. (Modrell) Brady * Deceased 28

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Bank Midwest Barnes & Noble Melvin D. & Valorie G. (Wheeler) Booth Citizens Bank & Trust Ada Mae Clough* Charles R. & Pearl L. Derstler E & R Sanitation Michael L. Faust Bob Fraser* Bill & Dorothy W. Gram Beatrice E. (Lemon) Hansen* Ronald A. Houston

James R. & Patricia J. (New) Joy Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp. Richard H. & Phyllis J. (Combs) Leet Bill & Jessica J. (O’Rourke) Loch Edward R. & Peggy L. Miller New England Business Service-Maryville, MO Northwest Ford/Lincoln/ Mercury, Inc. Mona M. (Pennington) Nurski*

B.D. & Sue (Wright) Owens Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. James D. & Elaine (Frazee) Plowman Allene (Hunt) Porter* Robert E. Fraser Foundation Theodore G. & Ann Robinson R. Joe & Nancy Smith US Bank 12 Martha Faye (Fouts) Woollums*

1907, amid great celebration. Into the cornerstone, a copper box was placed that included many items from the era such as coins, pictures and a copy of the law that created the Fifth District Normal School. After many heartaches and delays, the building was finally completed in 1910.

Rick A. & Tammy Carter E. L. Crawford Construction, Inc. Kelly W. & Kathy L. (Heath) Crawford James D. & Marian Hammond Hy-Vee

Kiwanis Club Marvin E. Lehnen Fred V. & Brenda R. Lisle 12 Loch Sand and Construction Company Midland Surveying, Inc. Nodaway Valley Bank Northwest Missouri Cellular

Milton E. & Zella (Mitchell) Ploghoft St. Francis Hospital Frank H. & Ann Strong, Jr. Ronald P. & Janell Taylor

Larry C. & Dorothy Brandt Leonard M. & Mauna Brooke Shoba (Mansukhani) Brown Lance E. & Sherry J. Burchett Peter & Joey (Williams) Burns Robert E. & Betty (Johnson) Bush 12 Cargill - Ankeny, IA Cargill - Atlantic, IA Thomas W. Carneal Carter’s Clinic Pharmacy Cerner Corporation John P. Cline Cline Wood Agency, Inc. Community Foundation of New Jersey ConAgra Leland H. & Patricia Corley Ray & Barbara L. (Zehr) Courter 12 Orrie T. & Sara (Sellars) Covert Nell Cowden CROPLAN Karen L. Daniel Dennis C. Dau Frances R. Daugherty* Larry E. Davis & Kay TaylorDavis Kenneth & Joyce Davison Edward T. Day Deloitte & Touche Foundation Deluxe Corporation Foundation Elwyn K. & Emma (Brown) DeVore

Ron C. & Nancy DeYoung Mark J. & Julia C. (Scott) Doll L. Cliff & Janie Duffield Opal (Calvert) Eckert* AH Bud & Suzanne (Lewis) Edwards Ellison-Auxier Architects, Inc. Energizer Enterprise Realty, LLC Dell W. & Janet (Kelley) Epperson Richard R. Flanagan James D. Fletcher & Carol A. Cowles Eugene W. & Alyce French Terry L. & Kari L. French Jean E. Fuller Jeff & Carole (Fields) Funston Robert E. & Martha (Polsley) Gamble Jason L. & Michelle A. (Bennington) Garst Ryan T. & Sue A. (Redelberger) George Tim & Patty Gilmour, Jr. Calvin N. & Marilyn Goeders Gould Evans Goodman Associates George R. Green & Barbara Klein-Green Joan C. Groom Growmark, Inc. Mark & Debra Gutzmer Richard A. & Carol (Armstrong) Hall

Harden, Cummins, Moss & Miller, L.L.C. Patrick B. & Teri Harr Robert M. & Carolyn A. Henry Susan (Johnson) Hockensmith Ralph & Joyce F. Hook Dean L. & Aleta A. Hubbard Melody Hubbard 12 Ronald W. & Martha Ideker Illinois Tool Works Foundation Arnold J. & Mary Le Johnson James D. & Connie L. (Swan) Johnson Sandra A. (Hayzlett) Jones K.C. Petersen Construction Co. Craig L. & Kerry Kelley 12 Kelly Foundation, Inc. Kentucky Fried Chicken of Maryville Paul E. & Joyce (Barnes) Kerber Douglas K. & Linda S. (Keller) Kinder KNIM Radio John H. & Carolyn Koffman 12 Dale G. & Beverly J. (Askins) Lewis Lions Club Gweldon L. Long William L. & Jodie L. (Hamilton) Mackintosh 12 Marsh, Espey & Riggs, P.C.

Donald W. & Mary (Walkup) Matthews Bill & Cindy (Mikkelsen) McCarty John L. & Teresa G. (Kelly) McCune Gary & Merry McDonald Miles T. McDonald Wayne H. McQuerry* & Ruth (Collins) McQuerry Middle Fork Water Company, Inc. Midwest Walnut Company of Iowa Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation Barry E. Monaghan John F. & Suzy Moore Gaylord D. & Mercedes (Triplet) Morrison Martha Moss The Murthy Foundation Inc. Mutual of Omaha Companies George F. Nathan Margaret R. (Wright) Nelson Richard M. & Barbara A. New Nodaway County Recreation for the Handicapped, Inc. Jack L. & Gilda J. Otte Philip J. Patterson Donald C. Peters Brian & Barb Peterson Peterson Dairy Inc. Charles M. & Linda L. (Nichols) Place

the fields of study continued to expand, the name was again changed to Northwest Missouri State College in 1949. Finally, as the breadth of the programs continued to increase, especially graduate studies, the name Northwest Missouri State University was approved in 1972. No matter the formal name, the institution has always been known by its alumni and friends as Northwest.

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Annual Giving Kent T. & Nicole L. (Bankus) Porterfield Principal Financial Group Foundation Tom & Joan Quinlin Patricia E. Raffel William S. & Caroline B. Ratcliffe Beth Richards Kendall R. & Cindy Roberts Rotary Club of Maryville Deon & Jodee Roush Max & Lynn C. Ruhl Daniel J. Runde Rush Printing Company Roger F. & Barbara E. Scott

Robert D. & ZoAnn (Holt) Severson 12 Sky Ranch LLC Jeffrey L. & Gina Smith Steven B. & Michelle Smith David L. Snider 12 Michael J. & Susan M. (Kroeger) Snodgrass Stan D. & Debbie Snyder Snyder & Associates Inc. Dan W. & Janette Stanton Robert Lee & Doris Ann Stanton 12 The Student Body Stephen L. Sturm & Carol M. Mills-Sturm

Gary J. & Kathy L. Thompson Dick & Kay S. Thomson 12 Jerry & Mary E. (Sundem) Throener 12 Melvin L. & Carol Tjeerdsma Christopher P. & Lisa A. (Moss) Tobin Susan F. Tobin Mike & Shannon J. (Dumkrieger) Tritten Larry S. & Rogene C. True Gary L. Tunell Bruce E. & Polly Twaddle Bryan D. & Sheri A. (Vansickle) Twaddle

Kevin & Kathy Van de Ven 12 Gordon Vavricek Dorothy J. Walker Seth P. & Elizabeth M. (Reuter) Wand Frank G. & Audrey V. Weis Wells Fargo Foundation Ben L. & Kathleen J. Westman Sharlis (Marple) Wheeler Harvey C. & Joyce M. (Smith) White White Chrysler Dodge Jeep Laura B. Widmer Mike & Jean L. Wilcox

William Price Family Foundation Harold Wilmarth Al Wilson Montgomery L. & Irma L. (Hull) Wilson Kelly L. & Tammy Wise H. W. & Nancy L. (Jordheim) Woolsey Ronald C. & Barbara J. (Tiffin) Woolsey Mihoko Yamazoe Stanley R. & Elli Zeamer Michael J. Zech 12 Joseph B. & Marilyn Zelenz

The Normal School Club

Roger Bundridge Randy R. & Linda A. Buxton Jeanie K. Chambers Greg & Cindy Chapman Sudarsan & Girija S. (Orugawti) Chavala MD City of Maryville Jon D. Clark Conception Abbey Stephen J. & Erica B. (Zuber) Coppinger Thomas A. & Virginia Coppinger William H. & Jean Corken Roger & Janice (Erickson) Corley Dan C. & Mary Alice (Tyson) Cornelison Joseph Cornelison Richard D. Cornelison Dakota Landscape & Design, Inc. Ramona A. Dickinson Dobson Communications Corp. Patrick M. & Ellen Donovan E.K.S., Inc. Dan & Carole A. (King) Edmonds C.L. & Margaret A. Edwards Stanley J. & Ione B. (Thompson) Edwards Mahlon L. & Johanne (Windle) Fairchild Lynn Felton Lucile (Jeffrey) Fox Bill H. & Denise A. Frank Carrol L. Fry Kyle W. & Deborah A. (Huston) Garrett Genesis I Designs LLC Warren & Barbara Gose Jim N. & Deborah J. (Carver) Goss Jack B. & Gladys (Hansen) Gray

Bob & Helen A. Gregory Frank & Vicki S. (Greer) Grispino, Sr. Doug & Ann (Young) Gustafson Rex Gwinn Hallmark Corporate Foundation Lawrence W. Harness Betty Lou Hazelton Phillip J. & Linda L. Heeler Mark E. & Lisa Hereford J. E. & Debra B. Hess Brian J. & Karen Hesse David A. & Danette Holmes Randy & Susan A. (Crooks) Holtman Holtman Masonry 12 Channing & Louise B. Horner Michael J. & Sue Hughes Ideker, Inc. IVX Animal Health Arthur A. & Karen Jablonski Jackson Insurance Agency John & Denise (Kirby) Jasinski Harold L. & Shirley F. Job Martin & Ramona A. (Rope) Kanne Phillip M. & Cindy S. (Platt) Kenkel Anna M. Kobbe Paul R. Kuehneman Coby D. & Jennie S. (Cline) Lamb Wesley E. & Marcia Lamberson Thomas C. Lancaster Rick E. & Catherine P. LeBlanc Forrest G. & Joan B. Lowe Jerry & Mitzi G. (Craft) Lutz Alexander E. Macias Larry J. & Patricia (Faubion) Maiorano Charles E. Martin

Herschel & Barbara (Coy) Martin Maryville Industrial Development Corp Max Stout Studio Charles A. McAdams Donald McCrary John P. McGuire Robert E. McGuire & Melissa Berlin-McGuire Jimmie E. & Miriam (Wood) Meadows Alan L. & Brenda J. (Howard) Meyer Jeffrey H. Meyer Kerry E. & Marsha Meyers Emma Lee Morgan Steven F. & Ruth S. Morrison Harmon & Ellen Mothershead Paul W. & Jeanne (Bahl) Moyer MTE Office Center Chris & Tami S. Mundy National Investors Inc. NEC Insurance, Inc. Roger M. & Sharon (Conrad) Neustadter Northwestern Mutual Foundation NPG Cable, Inc. Ralph L. & Nancy M. O’Riley Jennifer D. (Schulte) Patton Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. Jane Elizabeth Phillips Physicians Mutual Insurance Company James M. & Cindy L. Pickerel Pat Place Theodore P. & Katherine E. (Carrel) Place Porter Trash Service James C. & Joanne (French) Redd Matthew J. & Karen M. (Barmann) Redd

Jon T. & Donna L. Rickman Scott & Meredith A. (Gillespie) Ross Larry G. & Karla Rusco Joseph F. & Rose Ryan Richard L. Sawyers* Steven A. Scanlan Peter E. Schartel John A. & Bev S. (Orme) Schenkel Donald M. Schneider & Nini H. Schneider Frances Shipley 12 Larry W. & Linda S. (Chaney) Shoemaker Todd J. & Lori L. (Dooley) Slagle David T. & Sue A. (Strauss) Slater Stephen & Becky (Morris) Smith Darrell W. & Cheryl L. (Hayden) Smith John R. & Charm F. (Brown) Smith, Jr. Jerome & RoAnne (Godsey) Solheim Solid as a Rock, LLC. Marilyn R. Sommers Dean & Betty (Oliver) Sparks Robert & Rhonda L. (Vanous) Sparlin Sprint Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation Gene L. & Michele D. Steinmeyer W. B. & Cheryl L. Stephens David V. & Glenda F. Stock Taco John’s of Maryville, Inc. John R. & Kristine (Ketelsen) Teale Robert & Juddy Elaine B. Tebow Thermo King Christensen Thomas G. Lakebrink DDS PC

The following donors contribute between $500 and $999 each fiscal year. Efforts to bring a normal school - a training school for teachers in the public schools - to northwest Missouri actually began in 1874. After many years of struggle in the state Legislature, local residents were finally successful in 1905 as House Bill 311 and Senate Bill 114 were passed and signed into law by Gov. Joseph W. Folk. For 14 years, the institution was known as the Fifth District Normal School and graduated hundreds of teachers who served the region.

David K. & Leslie D. (Jackson) Ackman Alpine Broadcasting Corporation David E. Anderson William L. Andrews Arnold Insurance Services, Inc. James & Linda (Flachsland) Balducci Bruce S. & Coretha C. Barlow Mike Baumgartner Barry T. & Claudia E. (Bosisio) Beacom Bearcat Lumber Company Bryan C. & Kerri E. Beck Gary L. & Patricia Jo Beggs BKD LLP Robert L. & Mary R. Bohlken Bolin Auto and Truck Parts Walter M. & Charlotte Bopp Mary F. Bovard BP Foundation, Inc. Philip E. Bram* & Lynn A. Bram Jerald & Ann M. Brekke Alan J. & Vicki Bubalo

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Annual Giving Paul S. & Melissa L. (Whigham) Thompson Thompson’s Lawn & Landscape Mark & Rachel Tobin

John S. & Patty (Merrick) Van Cleave Patricia VanDyke Harold G. & Marylee (Steele) VanSickle, Jr.

Roger A. & Jayne M. (Beattie) Vest Irvin C. Volk Dean L. & Caroline Wall Wal-Mart Foundation

Watkins True Value Hardware Gregory S. & Hollis Weishar Richard E. Westbrook Diane R. Widger Helen Widger

Truman E. Wilson Lanny A. & Arlene Woods Ronald N. & Janet B. Wray John R. & Susan Yancey Kichoon Yang Youth Wrestling

The Lake View Club

Jean M. Bohnker Fred L. & Laura J. (Corken) Bond, III Luke L. Boone Bob Bostwick Charles M. & M. Jean Bouas Philip E. Bram* & Lynn A. Bram Theresa L. Brennan Bradley C. & Daryl Brenner Lawrence & Cathy Brett Billy V. & Courtney Brooks William Andrew & Jo Karen Brown Kevin D. & Kelly C. (McComb) Brown Larry L. & Joen A. (Gross) Brown Richard D. & Martha J. (Ingels) Buckridge Larry J. Buessing Suzanne (Sprague) Bufton Mark A. & Chyre D. (Polsgrove) Buntz Christopher P. Burnett Gary L. & Kathryn M. (Freed) Burns Mark & Marla Burnsides Carol A. Buttell Michael D. & Kathryn L. Byrd Daniel R. Canchola Wayne & Margaret Canon Gene & Regina A. (Bruntmeyer) Cassell, Jr. Chatterbox Cafe Circle K Association Clinton L. Allen Monuments, Inc. Robert E. & Janis J. Colville Marilyn A. Commons ConocoPhillips Company Lisa A. (Whiteing) Coonfare Cottage Care Cotter Travel Associates Bruce Cowdrey Sandra M. (Gray) Cox Andy & Joy M. (Hubbard) Crimmins 12 Richard J. & Judy (Sager) Cummings Don O. & Nancy Daniel Phillis (Nelson) Davison Terry R. & Sandra Day Wayne & Wilma J. (Stonum) Dean

Michael H. Deming Jerome T. Deml Richard Demott & Nancy Demott Robert E. & Nina M. Dewhirst Judy Dierking Jacque (Woodward) Diez Mary L. (Bradley) Donahue Edward D. & Marla Douglas Paul R. Drake Larry G. & Carol E. (Martin) Duke Jerry B. & Carolyn (Nicolle) Dyke Denise E. Edwards Mark & Carol Eighmy Thomas L. & Myrna O. Ellison George W. & Juanita English Andy & Toni (Cowen) Espey Darrylinn Fales Bob D. & Victoria C. Farris James F. & Janet K. Farrow Federal-Mogul Corporation Ernie Ferguson Kevin M. Fitzgerald Michael S. & Heather Flanagan Nancy E. Foley Jeffrey R. Foot Charlotte M. Foster Kevin E. Fullerton Richard M. & Karen U. Fulton Curtis L. & Margaret Funston Gene A. & Ruth M. Garrett Larry D. Gearhart Denis I. & Mary F. Gibbs Robert O. & Virginia Gill Michael J. & Janet K. (Gilpin) Glasnapp Charles T. & Kathryn A. (Wurm) Goff Elsie Goff* Francis & Lou Goff Allyn S. & Judy Graham Michael Graham Mark & Kristin Gregg Chris J. & Shannon Greisen Stephen Gruba Guthrie County State Bank Don R. & Mary J. Hagan Kelly M. Hainline Harold & Mary Ellen (Tebow) Hall

Harvey E. Hallum Peggy L. Hane Dona Sue Hardesty Michael & Rita Harding Wayne H. & Karen Hartschuh Jim Hayes Patricia E. (Baker) Haynes Paul W. & Susan M. Heim Janice L. Heinz Karen (Crawford) Hendrickson Timothy D. Henrickson Bob & Tracy Henry Mike & Debra (Dawson) Herring John M. & Becky S. Herrmann Alice C. Hersh Jerry Z. Heston Judith A. (Gregory) Hlawatsch Michael B. Hobbs & Giuli Coniglio Viola R. Hoffman Lila R. Holdsworth Hormel Foods Corporation Heather A. HouseworthDeshayes L. Carolyn Houts Eldon L. & Janelle R. (Wollenhaupt) Hunsicker Michael E. & Patricia A. (Zech) Hutt Sarah (Harness) Hutt IBM International Foundation Nicholas A. Inzerello Janis C. (Smith) Ivie Wendell & Joan D. (Lynch) Jackson Kurt H. & Jennifer L. Jackson Leona R. Jackson Paul J. & Rita Jennings John H. Jerkovich Mike & Jennifer (Coates) Jewett JoeAudio Benny L. & Cheryl A. Johnson Brent E. Johnson Darin K. & Pamela C. (Dunlap) Johnson Harold A. & Carole (Lininger) Johnson Larry W. & Sandra (Naven) Johnson Philip S. Johnson

R. Craig Johnston Jacob P. & Keri L. (Stangl) Kendrick Kerr-McGee Corporation KFC Restaurant Nancy H. (Baker) Koch Brian E. Koerble Chris & Carolyn A. (Enis) Koger Lyle E. & Sherry Krohn Fred C. & Jacqueline P. Lamer Richard Landes Chris P. Lange Thomas F. & Analee Lanio Carlin C. & Vicki Lawhead Tom & Kim Lawson John R. & Lori A. (Filby) Leek Harlan D. & Beverly Lessman, Jr. Basil M. & Ina C. (Barnes) Lister Chuck & Kristine L. Lliteras Robert H. & Patty Loft Mary A. Lowary Michael M. & Molly Lydon Marathon Oil Company Danny L. & Mindy Marsh Ed & Patsy Martin McDonald’s of Maryville Kathryn M. McKee McKee, Voorhees, & Sease, P.L.C. David L. & Janet E. (Clayton) McLaughlin Patrick & Lana (Linville) McLaughlin Richard A. & Bernadine Mendenhall Bradley A. Meyer Gaylord D. Meyers Clarence M. & Gloria (Sherman) Miller Kenneth W. & Esther F. Minter James & Velma F. (Swartz) Mitchell Dennis N. & Jill D. (Adkins) Monticue Randell E. Moore & Marilou (Rogers) Joyner Ron L. & Janet L. Moss Susan Moss Allen W. Motley Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pasta Nationwide Insurance

The following donors contribute between $250 and $499 each fiscal year. The lake on campus was created during the tenure of President Uel W. Lamkin. Known throughout history as Lamkin Lake, College Pond and Colden Pond, the area has always been a popular place for students to gather and relax. Included in the surrounding geography are the well-known Kissing Bridge and the recently built Peace Pavilion and International Plaza, making the south entrance of campus a visual masterpiece.

A & G Restaurant Accent Printing Advanced Imaging Solutions, Inc. Virgil & Dolores Albertini Mark D. & Stacey Allen American Building Supply Installed Products, Inc. American Hockey Group, LLC Margaret M. Anderson Stephen L. & Gayle (Bradfield) Anderson Bill J. Archer Marty Archer Jeffrey B. & Deborah J. (Kellum) Arnold Allan S. Mackenzie & Mary M. Asbell Roger J. & Susan E. (Thompson) Baker Ronald H. Baldwin Bank Midwest Bank of America Lawrence E. & Kathy Barmann Clarence & Betty C. Barnes Rodney K. & Cathleen Barr Franklin D. Bayless Lois (Utterback) Beal Joel D. & Christine C. Benson Barbara R. Bernard Edward & Marjorie E. (Powell) Bird C. James & Kaye (Ferguson) Bishop Gary E. Black Donna S. (Lord) Blake * Deceased 30

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Annual Giving Foundation Douglas A. Newton Russell & Rita (Sharp) Northup Rod Northway Northwest Implement Inc. Frank D. Offutt Richard T. Okinaka Mitch J. Osborn Wilbur T. Osborne Philip V. & Cathy Ott Jeff D. & Marilyn J. (Corlett) Otte Rod & Kathy Otte Pagliai’s Pizza The Palms Amber Parker Thomas R. Peppel Tony W. & Jennifer J. (Gum) Perkins William L. & Pamela Perkins Beth A. Peters Erik C. & Jennifer Petersen Lance & Anissa Phillips Gregory K. Pierpoint Deryk L. & Mindy (Lee) Powell Phillip M. & Deena E. (Roush) Poynter Premier Custom Homes, Inc. Joseph S. Presti Charles L. Prow The Pub Roger L. Pugh

Ted T. & Landi L. (Van Ahn) Quinlin R/S Electric Corp Angela K. (Roberts) Reed Gregory V. Reichert David L. Remund James A. & Marilyn S. Rhea John C. & Della A. Rhoades Richard C. Wiles & Associates Inc. Thayne L. Riffel W. Eric Riley Mark W. Rinehart Thomas E. & Rose M. (Koster) Robeson C. Ward Rounds Roger W. & Mary S. Rowlett Karen R. (Brown) Ruckle Patricia E. (Wiley) Runde Donald & Mary Jane Sandford Hector L. Santiago & Nelida Dernier Robert B. & Deborah A. (Noonan) Sauve Dan & Cathy J. Saxton Donald D. & Mary Schenkel Paul W. & Mari Schieber, Jr. Robert L. & Carol L. (Gregory) Schmidt Dean M. & Joan M. Schneider Lee T. & Nina C. Schneider

Kendall R. & Linda Pauk Schneider Steven E. Schottel Charles A. & Patricia Bowers Schultz Kimberly Schumacher Don & Iris (Wehrli) Scott Rod & Sharon E. (Barnes) Shain Mark E. & Candise A. (Beattie) Sheehan Sam E. & Mary E. (Madget) Shelby Gary S. Sherlock Shirley’s Realty Mark H. & Suzanne (Zillner) Silverthorn Jerry A. Simons Mark H. Simpson Jim F. & Naoma Smeltzer Jonathon P. Smith Smith Contracting Company Kenneth W. Speer James & Paula Spring Betsy J. Stephenson George A. & Marjorie Stilwell Stoskopf Farms, Inc. Melville W. & Marjorie C. (Lewis) Strong Kent C. & Anna J. (Bradshaw) Summa 12 Robert C. & Mary Jane Sunkel Sutherlands

William F. & Carolyn (Oliver) Sutter Robert R. & Carol V. Sutton Stephen A. & Bonnie S. (White) Sutton Roxanna R. Swaney Gary & Willa Swanson Matt Symonds James L. Taylor James & Connie S. (Anderla) Teaney Mark S. & Debra L. Termini Harold Ira Thomas, Jr. Thompson Law Office, LLC Thrasher Sportswear Norman A. & Sue Townsend Jerry L. Trainer Robert & Susan E. (Gladstone) Tucker Lawrence H. & Jane S. Turk Twaddle Realty, Inc. Union Pacific Corporation United Country Twaddle Realty, Inc. United Way of the Bay Area Vinnie & Keddy (Springer) Vaccaro 12 Kevin C. Vail Scott E. & Teresa M. (Schuelke) Verbout Tami Verner Vernon & Angela M. (Meierotto) Vincent

John A. VonBon & Brooke (Wanamaker) VonBon James H. & Suzie Wakeman Walker Body Shop, Inc. Randall W. Ward Robert C. Watkins Watkins Mary Mart Shopping Center Scott & Kathy E. Weidner Wells Fargo Financial Glenn E. Westman Doug Whitaker Jason T. & B. Suzanne (Miles) White 12 Kenneth A. & Christa A. White Wilcox Professional Group LLP Richard W. & Marcella T. Wiles Richard C. & Lynette Wiles Gerald W. & Robin L. Wilmes Virginia (Barks) Winston Wise Motel’s Inc. Debra C. Wojtowicz Cynthia K. Wolfe Phil & Ellen K. Wright Wyeth Beth S. Yeldell William J. Young Larry L. & Carole E. Zahnd John J. Zech Paul J. & Cheri D. (Stanton) Zimmerman

The Green & White Club

Christopher D. & Christine L. (Matthews) Allen Katherine F. (Jamison) Allen Robert E. Allen Sandra K. (Slater) Allen Ameren Bradley Pacey & Arleen M. Anderson Carol (Gamble) Anderson Dennis M. Anderson Larry R. & Jeannie (McCormick) Anderson Susan E. Anderson Richard E. Andrew Christopher B. & Rachel R. (Lipira) Andrews Donna J. Andrews Keith E. Andrews Melvin J. & Jeanie Andrews Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation George & Janice Applegate Aquila Harold B. & Helen L. (Richardson) Arkoff Kevin G. Armstrong

Sharon T. Arnold Timothy W. & Betty L. Ashworth Assurance Associates, Inc. John C. Atwater Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc Mark A. Avitt B.J. Office Products Inc. Patricia (McClaren) Babb A. Kent & Jeannette Babcock Tammy Bacchi Catherine A. (Brantley) Bailey James D. Bailey Mary D. Bailey David A. & Carol Baird Betty J. Baker John W. & Mary Beth (Clayton) Baker, Jr. William R. & Barbara J. (Roush) Baker Jon W. & Kelley J. Baldwin Kelly K. Baldwin Paul G. & Janice Baldwin Russell E. & Katherine (Davis) Baldwin

William R. & Dorothy (Sandbulte) Baldwin Eugene H. & Joan Bales Brian G. & Kenda Bamesberger Margaret L. (Elliott) Bangerter Craig Bardsley & Dawn Berkvam Robert J. & Camellia D. (Scott) Barmann Bud & Lynette (Cole) Barr John I. & Marcia (Woodcock) Barrett Charles I. & Susan M. (Wray) Bartlett Barbara E. (Moser) Barton Stan A. & Janice Barton BASF BASF Corporation Peter C. Bataillon William & Virginia (Coffelt) Bateman Frank & Kathleen M. (Carmody) Baudino Gerald & Nancy S. (Kerber) Baxter

Dennis Bayon Joseph M. & Nancy (Ida) Beach M. Jane Beadles Dwayne & Nancy D. (Renaud) Bechtol Bob J. & Phyllis E. (Leu) Beck Timothy J. & Lollie Beck Denise (Cagle) Becker Stacey Becker Steven R. Becker Beckwith Company Gary W. & Sherry Bell Benedictine Sisters Gary & Susan Bennerotte David W. Bennett James M. Berndt Susan J. (Seitsinger) Berning Rickie R. Berry Mark E. Bigelow Moila (Stickler) Bilby Thomas J. & Donna J. Billesbach Douglas E. Binau Michael A. & Paula E. (Nagle) Birchmier

The following donors contribute between $100 and $249 each fiscal year. Red and white were the official school colors when the University first opened. It stayed that way until 1910 when the colors were changed to green and white at the request of the students, to try to differentiate from Maryville High School which, at the time, also had red and white as its school colors.

Michael J. Abildtrup R. Philip Acuff William E. Adams Gregory N. & Joni K. (Hull) Adkins Kristin J. (McClintock) Adkins Agri-Valley Farm Management Eric C. & Patricia J. (McPherson) Agyagos Diane Alexander

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Annual Giving Linda (Davis) Bishop Charles I. & Jenny Bithos Lucile (Cockayne) Bithos Gary W. Black John E. & Jill A. (Wolken) Blackford Ed & Kathleen A. (Callahan) Blackney Dave & Sue Blair Michele Blanton Sheryl M. Blay Christian M. Blondin Romona M. (Hall) Boatright Boeing Company Jeffrey A. & Lori L. (Icenbice) Bogart Roy L. & Kathleen A. (Higdon) Bolar Gary O. & Martha (Landers) Booth Jeffrey C. & Jill Borchardt Richard A. & Donna K. (McLarney) Borchardt George W. & Donna L. (Ballew) Borden Matthew S. & Bernie Borgard Craig & Wendy (Waldman) Borgmeyer Herman C. & Helen (Twaddle) Boswell Chris E. & Amy J. (Wagner) Bouchard Edward W. & Agnes (Kowitz) Boulger Greg R. & Sondra S. Bowen Mark D. Bower Chandler F. Bowser Earl E. & Melanie Boyd Chuck L. & Paula (Weston) Boyer Rick E. & Amy R. (Coursen) Bradshaw Bill R. & Diane L. (Taylor) Breckenridge Jeff S. & Cristen K. (Poynter) Brenner Charles & Norine (Norris) Brewer Damian L. (Valline) Bridges Earl F. & Ann (McNeill) Bridgewater Joy L. (Salmon) Brigman Bernard J. Brinkmann, Jr. Michael K. Brokaw Ron & Ann M. Brothers Bridget Brown Kurt & Carrie L. (Reifenrath) Brown Keith & Charlotte (Kenny) Brown Clyde C. & Garla Brown Donald M. & Victoria A. (McCoy) Brown * Deceased 32

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Gerald A. & Alice Brown Harold W. & Lucinda E. Brown Janet K. (Waller) Brown John S. Brown John & Jan Brown Bill & Phyllis M. (Crawford) Brown Ruth Brown Ryan S. & Michelle L. (Wilson) Brown William I. & Ruth Brown Linda F. Browning James H. Brownlee Joseph M. Bua Barbara J. (Turner) Bucker Alan B. & Leslie L. (Ide) Bunch Jon S. Burnette David P. Burns Robert L. & Seal S. Burrell Charles R. & C. Pat (Wilson) Burri David L. Burton Ruth Busby Gary D. & Betty R. (Johnson) Bussard Bussard Insurance Agency Carl Butcher Brenda S. Butler Raymond Butt Scott & Penny K. (Crater) Butts Thomas & Stacy A. (O’Sullivan) Byrne Al & Dorothy Cade, Jr. G. William Cain Lynn C. Cain Elizabeth A. (Binney) Calcara Allyn D. Calhoun Clyde M. & Sarah L. (Hill) Campbell Ron & Cindy Capps Joe N. & Sandra I. (Stilabower) Caraway Elizabeth Carlson Robert T. Carmichael Michael J. Carnes Kathryn M. Benda Steven E. Carpenter & Mary Magner Carpenter Services Don D. & Stacy R. (Lee) Carrick Yvonne R. Carson-Stewart Randy & Lynn Carter Nanetta (Turner) Carter Alan W. & Lynnette G. (Andersen) Carver June Rabusch Cassat Paul D. & Ashley (Browning) Caster II

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Mary Kahn Castlerock Properties Co., Inc. Caterpillar Foundation Kelli D. Chabot Gary D. & Anita J. (McIntyre) Chamberlin Chevron U S A Inc Jim & Cari D. (Prewitt) Chretien Gail A. Kennah Chrisp Adyline Christensen Dennis R. & Terri L. (Teetor) Christensen Oscar T. & Lois E. Christensen, Jr. Tom W. & Lisa L. (Miller) Cirks Jill C. (Leonard) Clark Kristin R. Clark Lilbon H. & Frances A. (Sorensen) Clark Dale & Peggy C. Clark Naomi R. Clarke John D. Clausen Mark A. Clements Cliff & Shirley Cockayne Garnett & Charlene Coffey John C. Coffey Danny J. & Mary E. (Henry) Collins James E. & Patricia D. (Tiffin) Collins Randell G. & Katharine M. (Terry) Collins Robert J. Collins Collins Farms William L. Combs Steven J. & Carol (France) Condon James M. Cone Gary J. & Joyce Constant Jerry L. & Mary E. (Stevenson) Cook Wayne & Wendy B. (Wykoff) Cooley Jim & Shena K. (Grenier) Coons Robert L. & Debbie Cooper Henry C Copeland Darryl B. & Connie K. (Kirsch) Couts William Y. & Sharon Cowden Benjamin F. & Joni Cox David R. & Jill (Harrison) Cox Edward D. Cox Susan D. Coyne Richard L. Craig Pauline Cramer Hanley Victor & Joyce (Goeders) Cromer Timothy & Helen Crone David J. & Ellen D. (Haggard) Crouse

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Kenneth W. Crozier William David & E. Wanda (Sloan) Crozier Norberto Cruz Daryl E. Cummings Louise Cummins Kelly D. & Christy L. (Boyd) Cunningham Carol (Crawford) Curry Kristy L. Truelove Terry L. Dahms Judith M. Dallinger & Dale Hample Dan & Christine D. (Killen) Danford Linda K. (Snell) Daniels Joseph & Lisa (Wilson) Daniels Richard M. Daniels, Jr. Jon W. & Sue Danner Thomas B. Danner Anthony P. Darby Edward Dastmalchian Jerry L. Davidson David D. Davis Davine (Owens) Davis J. Britt & Rebecca S. (Townsend) Davis Larry A. & Cynthia A. (Heck) Davis Kurt Davis & Sandra K. Davis Jaden T. Davison Richard Dean Greg & Elaine Decker Ted E. & Joan Dederick Guy C. & Jacque Defenbaugh Dan H. DeMott Jon J. Denton Sarah A. Derks Ted S. & Sharon Derks Terry Dew David W. & Jann M. Dibben Douglas & Phyllis (Jackson) Dible Karen M. (Bjorn) Diehl Gay (Osborn) Dittemore George & Cheryl R. (Dunham) Dobson Zane S. Dodge Vern T. & Kathleen (Tobin) Dolph Gene & Sue (Merrigan) Dorrel Jerry & Trudith Dorrel Terry Dorrel Rhonda J. (Cox) Dort Michael B. Downey Rick D. & Callie M. (Silvey) Downey Linda M. Downs Donald K. Drake Jay & Michelle R. (Mattson) Drake

Richard N. & Donna M. Drake Kathleen A. (Reiter) Drapp Pamela K. Drayson Brian J. & Melinda J. Drees Michael K. & Margaret E. Drew Drs. Luthi & Rosentreter, P.A. DSM Services, Inc. Peggy (Lockridge) Dul Brett & Shelley D. (Lewis) Dunbar Anna M. (Otto) Duncan R. D. Dunham Charles & Julie A. Dunlap Alex D. Durst Rose Marie Duty Lewis Dyche Eagle Communications, Inc. John L. Earney Bonnie (Haymaker) Eastin Eaton Corporation Bryan S. Ebbert Marian (Kirk) Edwards Greg A. Egbers Terence K. & Rebecca L. (Shaver) Ehlers Donald Eklund C. Dale & Kathy Elifrits Debra D. Ellerman John W. Elliott Paul R. & Patricia A. Ellison Michael J. & Penny C. (Stephan) Elmquist Elizabeth Endecott Steve S. & Nancy E. (Southern) Engelbrecht Rex H. Engelkemier Stephanie A. Epp Steven K. & Janet E. Ernst Andrew R. & Tara L. (Awbrey) Erpelding Joseph T. & Jacquelyn K. Erspamer Teri (Shackelford) Everett Madelyn (Bell) Ewing Mike Fallis Roger & Sheryl Fangmann Farmers Insurance Edward L. & Joan F. (Swanson) Farquhar Billy F. & Bonita J. Farrell Faustiana Place David L. & Jennifer Felt Richard Fentiman Matthew O. Fergerson Jeffrey L. & Julie Ferguson Robert & Ellen Ferguson Ferrell Construction of Topeka, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Robert & Barbara Finch

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Annual Giving William A. & Merla J. (Hall) Findley Marvin L. & Frances Fine Gregory E. & Sandra Finney First American Missouri Agency, Inc. First Data Corporation Deloma L. (Bintz) Fischer George F. & Doris M. Fischer Carolyn K. Fiscus Doris (Gillispie) Fisher Ellen Fisher Gary W. & Jody Fite Richard & Sally Fitzpatrick Lyle A. & Pat Fleshner John A. Flora Brenda Flynn Vernon L. & Rose M. (Rabe) Foje Nancy A. (Reeder) Ford Travis W. & Christine A. (Clark) Ford Donald L. & Martha J. (Whiteaker) Fore Raymond E. Fore Hannah J. Forman Bonnie (Henderson) Foster Norma J. (Granteer) Foster Robert P. & Virginia M. Foster Keith & Margaret R. (Foote) Fox Linda R. (Cross) Frank Thomas E. Frank John W. Franken Thomas W. & Nancy E. (Sherry) Fratzke Paula K. Frazer Marion B. & Joan (Miller) Freeman Patricia Frevert Curt Friedel Joni L Friederich Margaret Joan Friederich Robert W. & Sue A. Frizzell Richard L. & Lynette K. Froehlich Richard & Suzanne (Swafford) Frucht Phil & Nancy L. (Meyer) Fullerton Harold C. & Marjorie B. Fulton Gary G. & Julia (Thompson) Funkhouser Michael & Kathy A. (Cohen) Gabhart Debby L. Gabris Cheryl M. Gade Monte J. Gagliardi William W. & Kathleen Ganoe Usbaldo & Linda Garcia John K. & Belvidene (Crain) Garrett

Kevin O. & Christi (Rollins) Garrett Dennis B. Gates George R. & Barbara H. Gayler Genesis Homes LLC Peggy Gibbs Melvin L. Gibson Dave W. & Carole A. (Patterson) Gieseke Charles E. & Barbara T. Gifford Linda R. (Raney) Girard Janet L. (Scott) Gladstone James C. & Janet T. (Fenimore) Goff Marian J. Goodding Diane A. Gorcyca Delila E. (Duckworth) Gordon Bill L. & Sherry (McCoy) Goucher Beth A. Goudge Fred L. & Rogene M. Goudge Theodore L. & Beth A. Goudge Travis A. & Deloris H. (Hyatt) Graham Jan E. (Harms) Graham Ann M. Graner Bob W. & Sharon E. Grant, Jr. Larry & Wallis A. Gray Wanda (Wyatt) Gray Sheila M. (Connell) Green William C. & Lisa D. Gregerson Gregory & Kathy Obermann Family Foundation Scott A. & Annette M. (Garrison) Griesinger Kiyomi Griess Stanley K. & Janet L. Griffin Raemone Grigsby William G. & Esther Grigsby Doris (Peterson) Grose Jimmy L. Grozinger Gina L. Gruhn Paul J. & Annette K. (Andersen) Gude Jon C. & Amy J. (Sheffield) Gustafson Barbara Gustin Robert E. & Lillian I. (Sickels) Guthland James E. & Jean Gutschenritter H & R Block Don R. Haage Larry & Paula J. Haataja Janet M. Hackert Kiralfy Peggy J. (Humphrey) Hadden Jim & Jennifer L. (Ticknor) Haggart Byron C. Hale

Glenda (Heimbuck) Haley Bob Hall Daron N. Hall Geraldine F. Hall Hall Insurance Agency Susan (Shew) Hallock Michael O. & Julie A. (Frump) Halloran Bruce A. Halstead Patrick A. Halsted Jimmy D. Ham Sandra K. (Meier) Hamel Donald F. & Amy Rebecca Hamera Hollis O. Hamilton Nancy (Rainey) Hamilton Herbert R. & Vicki A. Hammer J.K. Hammett Jon M. & Cynthia A. Hampton Linda K. (Graf) Hamtil Hong Gyu Han Joe L. & Jane M. Handlos Kay (McDaniels) Hanes Donald W. & Rita B. Hanks Robert A. & Kathryn Hanrath Douglas E. & Cherlyn R. (Terrill) Hansen Randy A. & Jana L. (White) Hanson Richard & Linda L. (Rakow) Hanson James W. & Sara E. (Bonta) Hargrave John W. & Becky M. Harker Jennifer S. Harkrider Jeffrey K. & Amy R. (Willits) Harlin Gene S. & Mary Harmegnies Nita L. Harmes Kathi Harness George C. & Cynthia J. (Stockbridge) Harper Scott D. Harr Teri Harr Gary S. & Pamela (Warren) Harris Hilda G. (Elliott) Harris R. Lee Harris Sandra J. (Maharry) Harris Charles G. Harroun Helen J. Hart Hilda K. (Daugherty) Hartling Paul I. Hartman Thomas M. & Gloria Harvey Margaret J. (Ford) Hausheer Kanti L. & Kokila Havaldar Warren G. Hawk Charles E. & Jackie Hawkins Gary W. Hawkins Michael G. Hayes James E. & Twyla (Boone) Hazen

Nancy J. (Worts) Headrick Larry J. Heckman William A. & Loes J. Hedge Joel C. Heinzeroth Rodney J. & Leigh (Holstine) Helfers Douglas L. Helmers Henry G. & Beulah Hemenway Martin M. & Joan M. (Collins) Hemenway Suanne (Taylor) Henderson Gary L. & Linda S. Hendrix Tad & Susan D. (Pope) Henggeler Roderic J. Hennegin Carl L. & Jacqueline Henningsen David G. Henry David L. & Christine Y. (Shelby) Henry Tim Henson Joe & Christine M. (Lockhart) Hertzog Herzog Construction 12 Matthew G. Hess Betty L. Heston-Hirsch Mark R. & Dana M. Hetzler Thomas L. & Dixie F. Heyde Harlan & Sybil (Sims) Higginbotham Tina M. Hike Hubbard Douglas L. Hill Bill P. & Norma J. (Higgenbotham) Hill Susan M. (Sherwood) Hilton Jon & Judith A. (Russell) Hinkle Les M. & Lori Hinmon Judy C. (Fisher) Hoakison C. Lee Hochstein Rhonda H. Hodges David F. Hoffman Robert Hogue Ben J. & Laurie A. (Peterson) Holder Anthony J. & Michelle D. (McBee) Holechek David L. Holland David M. & Alice I. Holland Robert & Kayla M. (Nelson) Holscher James W. & Donna Holt Barbara Homewood Lynne (Kenney) Hooker Frances Ruth Hooper Ruth (Goodpasture) Hooper Crystal (Cooper) Hoover George D. & Linda S. (Seitter) Hoover Adam W. & Sara N.(Lovely) Horn

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Theodore H. Horn William Hoshor Richard W. & Nancy J. (Benefiel) Houck Jeffery L. Houts Judith A. (Richey) Hovey Virgil K. & Virginia (Birbeck) Howe HSMC Certified Public Accountants PC Nicole L. Hudson Joel S. & Tammy S. Hughes Dennis & Terry L. (Turner) Hulett Max E. & Gayle Hull Mr. Ming Chih Hung Bart H. & Cheri E. Hunt James P. & Margaret L. Hunt David K. Hurlbert James A. Hurst Ronald D. & Marsha L. (Owings) Hurst Timothy Hurst IDE Capital Realty, LLC Billy D. & Bonita A. Ingels James D. & Rosalie (Vandewater) Ingle Jerry G. & Elaine K. (Colborn) Ingle Stanley P. Ingraham Interstate Batteries of Northwest Missouri Irish Crystal Company Lewis I. & Elda (Neill) Israel Ronald D. Ives Jabar Inc. Barbara A. Jablonski Bruce C. & Terrie R. Jackson, Jr. Donald E. & Martha Jackson Ronald D. & Janis (West) Jackson James P. Jacobs Twyla D. Jagger Ken Jahde Gene H. James John W. James Randy James Roxi K. James Phillip W. Jardon Carol A. Jarosky Jayson L. Johnson Insurance, Inc. Brenda L. (Turley) Jenkins Richard L. & Judy (VanAllsdall) Jennings Jeffery D. & Kathy S. Jennings Anonymous Pamela K. (Cheney) Jensen Joseph S. & Lisa D. (Swartz) Jobe

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The Northwest Foundation Inc. acknowledges all donors via letter. Because of space constraints in the Northwest Alumni Magazine, the Foundation is unable to list supporters donating less than $100. Northwest continually strives to ensure data integrity. Should you believe there is an omission or additional discrepancy in the Honor Roll of Donors, please direct your concerns to the Office of University Advancement at laurie@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248. ■

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Aaron C. & Renee M. (Simmons) Johnson Barbara J. Johnson Bruce A. & Terri J. (Clear) Johnson Darryl T. & Renee M. (Redd) Johnson Frank J. & Jane B. (Bovard) Johnson James P. & Diane P. Johnson Jim Johnson Keith E. & Denise L. Johnson Kenneth R. & Chrystal L. Johnson Kevin T. Johnson Kirk V. Johnson Ross E. & Lezlee A. (Langfeldt) Johnson, Jr. Richard D. & Cheryl (Torres) Johnson Rickey L. Johnson Stephen J. Johnson Johnson & Johnson LeJay W. Jones Neil C. & Donna L. (Mishmash) Jones Keith & Karla A. (Hofer) Jorgensen Alfred D. & Beth E. Juhl Joseph S. Justin Walter J. Kaffenberger Russell L. Kammerer Daniel R. Kampen Gary D. Kampmann Chang You Kan Robert L. & Donna Kariger Collette S. Kaster Joel D. & Cindy Kavan Kent & Sharon E. (Schlorff) Kavanaugh Allen R. & Judith L. (Hullman) Kearns Paul G. & Paula Ward William S. Kee Bobby R. & Shirley A. (Alden) Kelley Kirk R. Kelley Kevin E. & Sharon D. Kelly William D. Kennebeck Ryan C. & Kimberly B. (Sifers) Kenney Michael J. Kern Kevin Neal Insurance Agency, Inc. Terry & Carol E. King Glen A. Kirkpatrick Carl H. & Loretta H. Kissinger, III Bob J. & Julie M. (Koos) Klein Sharon K. (Cochran) Klinzman Kevin E. & Michelle (Hynden) Klommhaus

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Jerry R. & Tudy Knauss Eloise Knuckles Shevon D. & Shawna S. (Heldenbrand) Koger Robert & Nancy Koscinski Victor & Denise (Bower) Kretzschmar Thomas E. & Judith A. Krueger Michael D. & Donna R. Kruger Denice L. Krystof Labconco Corporation Robert L. & Diane (Morley) Lade Dennis S. & Carla L. (Bolles) Laing John M. & Mary L. (Karrish) Laipple Cathy J. Lakebrink Larry J. Lamers Patrick J. Lamers Andrew M. & Shelley J. (O’Donnell) Lancaster Scott P. Land Bevelyn J. Landhuis Lonny L. Lane Scott L. Lane Kathleen M. Lang Perry & Eva Jean (McDowell) Langer Carl W. & Lois (Clifton) Lanio Troy A. & Jill L. (Phillips) Larkin Martha J. (Whitehead) Larsen Amanda M. LaRue Betty Lassiter Shirley A. Laughlin Gary E. Lausch Mary Beth Lavelle Barbara M. (Burgess) Lavery Debbie K. Lawson Sarah (Shaw) Leander Learning Key Child Care Center Inc. Donald E. & Donald LeBois Leland S. & Donna Lee, III Hong-Yih Lee James O. & Linda (Yates) Leese Linda (Jones) Lehman Lisa L. Lehnus Homer & Mildred LeMar, Sr. Carol Leonard Lynn N. & Marsha L. (Alsbury) Leopard Donovan M. Lerdal Jane A. Lesh Gregory E. Leslie Virginia Lett David B. & Brenda K. (Weddle) Lewis Jeff L. & Kelli A. (Welter) Linch

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Vernelle I. Linch Jo Ellen (Atkins) Lincoln Ralph J. Litten Quinith A. Littleton Scott R. & Mary Livingston Robert E. & Mildred M. (Cockrill) Loch, Jr. Brian L. & Tina (Humphrey) Lohafer Eldon L. Long Jamie D. (Lindsay) Long Leo & Laurie F. (Drummond) Long Mark A. & Karen B. Long Sharon A. Long Jay W. Longinaker Phillip J. & Patricia A. Lucido, Sr. Dawn M. (Speake) Ludwick Stephen E. & Kathleen J. Ludwig Randal E. & Sharon (Walker) Luke John E Lundstrom Allison J. Luthi Vivian F. Luthi Donald E. Lyle Shan M. Lynn Arnold K. & Donna S. (Jones) Lyon Robert B. & Gola N. MacDonald Marcus E. & Marian (Jackson) Mack Michael Madden Scott S. Magdziak Fred Maher George & Patricia J. (Adams) Maher Elizabeth M. Mandrick Leah D. Manos John N. Manville Richard R. & Joan Marburg, Sr. David F. & Sharon S. (Cowen) March Terrance S. Marcum Charlene Marley Laurie A. (Engle) Marlowe Hal R. & Deborah I. Martens Mark W. Martens Edward L. & Ann L. (Martens) Martin Dortha L. (Shupe) Martin Joseph & Gloria M. (Mason) Martin Jane (Dunnihoo) Martin Mary M. (Steinhauser) Martin Arlene C. Martine Ronald D. & Laurie J. (Dedman) Martz Paul E. Marx

Maryville Country Club, Inc. Maryville Glass & Lock Co. Emmett E. & Linda (Holmes) Mason James D. Mason Dorothy E. Masters Dolores (Cook) Mather Lloyd D. & Chyre A. (Sommer) Mather Kirk & Jane L. (Archer) Mathews Larry W. & Joyce (Tuxhorn) Matiyow Robert L. & Kandace Matthews, II S.B. Matthews Dwight T. & Sandra R. Maxwell Linda M. Mayes Joseph F. & Jean Mazur Gene P. McCarney Ray E. McClaran John F. & Sue (Miller) McClaran Jimmy W. & Margaret Ann (Shamberger) McClung Chad A. McCollester Coby J. McComas Charles & Lorene McConnell, Jr. Margaret A. McCrea Charlotte McCurdy Julie M. (Gaul) McDermott Kendall L. & June C. McDonald Mark A. McGaugh Thea McGaugh John P. McGilligan William C. & Suzann McGruder Alfred McKemy & Carole Douglas Frank L. & Gail F. (Wiederholt) McKinzie Mike McLaughlin Ann M. McMurtrie Michael & Miriam R. (Heilman) McNally James C. & Barbara Meidinger Victoria L. Meier Jon M. & Kristine M. (Walek) Meierhenry Frank W. Mercer Richard E. & Louise (Novinger) Merkle, Sr. Doris Messick Matthew M. Messick David D. Messner Phillip E. Messner Metlife Foundation James R. & Martha Mewhirter

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Annual Giving Steven E. & Judith R. (Pitts) Meyer Jerry & Katie (Dowdy) Middleton Midtown Equity Mortgage C. Gary & Phyllis M. Miles Travis S. Miles & Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles Carol J. Miller Dan Miller James L. Miller Jeffry J. Miller Jonathan A. & Paula R. (Northup) Miller Larry E. & Bing Miller Leon & Mary Belle Miller Merlin R. & Debra L. (McCollaugh) Miller Peggy S. Miller Stephen D. & Karen R. Miller Brandon C. Misener Missouri Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Jerry J. & Sandra (Froyd) Mogg Mike K. & Pam Monk Janice L. Montgomery David T. & Ireene Mooney Brenda K. Moore Charlotte M. Moore Nancy S. Moore Susan L. Moore Woodson Moore Marvin & Gwenda Moose Del & Shari M. (Goetz) Morley Gregory D. Morrill Christy R. Morris Larry D. & Lucinda (Moore) Morris Steven F. & Ruth Morrison Denny H. & Mary B. (Kobbe) Morrow Helen (Busby) Morse Robert M. & Janet A. Mortimore Robert W. & Brenda S. (Miesbach) Moulder Dick R. & Dixie J. (Wiley) Mowry Jerry L. & Marilyn J. Moyer Billy D. & Pat Mozingo Doris Muck James A. & Marilyn Mullin, Jr. Njavwa J.J. Mulwanda Mary Ann Mumm Marvin & Geraldine (Busby) Murphy John N. Murray Andrew O’Connor & Kelly C. Murray-O’Connor Bill E. & Barbara C. Musgrave Helen L. (Fisher) Mutz

John K. Mutz Bobbi Myers Doug Myers Janet J. Myers James L. & Keitha I. (Hart) Nance Joe B. & Lila B. Nash Bettie (Wallace) Neil Clifford & Gerre (Schmitz) Nelles John P. Nelson Lloyd R. & Betty A. (Williams) Nelson James B. Nesbitt David & Julia A. (Weaver) Nester Gary D. & Holly A. Netolicky Neil A. & Leslie K. (Ogle) Neumeyer Tony Newkirk Mike & Melanie Newland David L. & Ann (Eilers) Newman Jerry D. Newman Newman & Aldridge Law Firm Dale & Patsy A. (Brunscher) Newton Kim M. Nguyen Paul D. & Nina (Young) Nickerson Carla S. Nicks Jon A. & Paula K. (Ripperger) Nicolaisen Nicole’s School of Dance Daren O. & Buffy L. (Brooks) Niemeyer Ray L. Nixon Francis & Mary L. Noel Mark & Joanne Noll L. Susan Norris Tommy J. & Nickol Norris William G. & Dorothy L. (Noellsch) Norton Donald E. & Sue Nothstine Jay O. Nower George W. & Cynthia L. Null F. W. Null Charlene Nystrom Cris S. Nystrom Marck J. & Pamela S. (Lawson) Nystrom W. Kent Obermann Galen Obert Sean D. & Ellen D. (Burton) O’Brien Odeys Inc. David C. & Erin L. (Shevling) Oehler Chuck & Shirley S. Oellermann James & Marge Offenbacker Leon O’Grady John & Cathy O’Grady

Clarence M. Okihiro Michael J. & Patricia L. (Riggs) Ordnung Gillian H. Ortega Teresa A. (Schlueter) Orth Jack E. Osborn John W. Othic Nora Othic Lois M. Otte Overland Sales Judith L. (Pasternak) Owen John B. Owens Jane (Brown) Pansing Brown Go Woon Park Kirk L. & Candee (Clough) Parkhurst Timothy P. & Patricia A. Parks Avis Parman John L. & Ruth J. Parman Gordon H. & Jane D. (Searcy) Parry Richard D. & Judith (Clark) Partlow Jerry C. & Jeannie Patee Paul Steele Farms Lisa B. (Stageman) Pavelski Ina K. (Hanrath) Payne William H. & Mary A. Penniston Richard D. & Carleen M Perry Kirk D. & Christine D. (Busing) Petersen Larry E. & Sandra J. (Sievers) Petersen Virginia (Hall) Petersen Carroll E. Peterson Darwin D. & Susan Peterson Larry F. Peterson Don & Lisa L. Petry-Geisler Richard J. & Shirley Petschauer Pfizer, Inc. Richard L. & Ethel C. Phillips Holly Phillips Michelle M. Phillips Sheila A. Phillips Donald M. & Barbara J. Pierce Ronda K. (Ridnour) Pierce Scott W. Pierce Patrick & Carol E. (Geib) Pijanowski James D. Pillen Joseph & Cheryl (Phillips) Pilsl Pioneer Hi-Bred International Don R. & Joyce A. (Wake) Piveral Jane A. (Bell) Poe Joseph Points Matthew D. & Kimberly K. Pollard

Hulda M. Pollman Marilyn (Zbierski) Polous Margaret (Porter) Polsky William P. Pope Fred & Rita F. (Wagner) Poppa Robert & Linda (Hunter) Porter Terry L. & Susan K. (Soyland) Porter Tillie Porterfield Frederick O. Potter Poured Foundations, Inc. Powell Optometry & Optical Shops Paul R. & Amabel H. Poynter Bruce & Sandy Pratt Jennifer N. Pratt Joel Pratt E. B. & Joycelyn Prawl Paul Steele & Betty Preston Thomas A. Price William C. & Mary Beth Price Printing Unlimited, Inc. The Procter & Gamble Fund Roger M. & Julia A. (Willson) Prokes L. Lynn & Emma (Owens) Pruitt Orlando & Karaline L. Puche Barbara D. Punzo Jack A. & Peggy C. (Seegers) Purdy Louis P. & Clarice Pushkarsky Wayne J. Quatrochi Ralph L. Quimby David & Cindy (Marshall) Quirarte, Jr. R.D. Blue Construction, Inc. Scott A. & Jennifer M. (Long) Raak Stephen C. Race Katrina M. Rader Randall Manufacturing, Inc. Aaron J. & Barbara A. (Benning) Ranner Barbara A. Ratliff Jim & Shirley (Estes) Rauckman David M. Rauhauser Ray Alburn Music Enterprises RayBach Management, Inc. Paul D. & Myrna Read JoAnn T. Reagan Edwin D. & Deborah L. (Kramer) Reasoner Allen B. & Sara Reavis Roxie J. Reavis Lyle & Lynda M. (Sadler) Redman John B. & Deanna K. (Rollen) Reed

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Doug & Sarah (Huntman) Reed Sherri (Heath) Reeves Maria L. Reinoehl William C. & Dianna L. (Dudley) Rentie Jane M. (Gunja) Reynolds Dennis E. Rhodes Robert L. & Sarah L. Rice Helen (Witmer) Richards Deborah Anne Richardson Scott & Cindy Richey Patty Rickershauser Douglas C. & Pamela A. (Finnell) Rinas Gus & Patricia Rischer Rischer Seed Sales, Inc. Delores I. Ritchie Kevin Ritchie Wesley D. Ritchie Gladys M. Ritterbusch Robert L. Ritterbusch James & Patricia A. (Bolin) Roach Deborah L. (Torgerson) Roberts James J. & Sylvia T. (Gonzalez) Roberts Stanley S. Roberts Thos J. Roberts Donald L. & Phyllis D. Robertson Frank Primm & Jerilyn K. (Irvin) Robinson-Primm Rockhill Orthopaedics, Inc. Eldon & Debbie (Burk) Rodgers Richard F. & Debra J. Rogers Rogers Sod Farm Lauri R. Roland Larry & Janet Rosenbohm Mick M. & Beatrice K. (Runyan) Ross Paul I. Ross Theophil W. & Jackie R. (Lancaster) Ross Matthew S. Rouch RRCB, LLC Nickolas L. & Lisa M. (Whitney) Ruffcorn Michelle A. (Densmore) Rumelhart Myrna B. Rummer Sandra J. Runyan Rural Missouri Insurance Agency, Inc. Peitha M. Rush Jim Russell Kenneth L. & Jeanna Rutter Jodine Ryan Maurice & Mary Ryan Robert W. Ryan

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Annual Giving Tim Ryan Cleopas T. Samudzi & Fungai Chanetsa Randall D. & Joanne E. (Fastenau) Sandage Lane Sander Hale & Evelyn Sanders Mark E. & Kay M. (Andrew) Sanders Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Inc. Lonnie L. & Barbara Sauter Angelo F. & Paula F. (Moyer) Savaiano John D. & Shelly Sayre SBC Foundation Craig A. & Belinda Schafbuch Connie Scheel Daniel W. Scheible Daniel W. Scheible Ed & Peggy (Luke) Schieber Frederick A. & Cleanne S. (Ferguson) Schieber Thomas R. Schierbrock Helen (Chapman) Schilling Anne M. Wiederstein Bruce C. & Julie A. (Tavernaro) Schlatter David L. & Dana Schmidt Brian & Diana (Knorr) Schmitz Douglas R. & Tammie M. Schmitz Roger & Julia A. (Durbin) Schmitz Priscilla A. Schneider Clarence W. & Vicki H. Schneider, Jr. Dana D. Schock Jerel & Mary J. Schomer Jeffrey J. Schramm Phillip A. & Amy (McClemons) Schreck Kent S. Schreiner Rita M. (Fisher) Schulte Steve L. Schultes Yvonne K. (Propheter) Schultz Raymond K. & Janet L. (Burnham) Schwarz Carol G. (Brand) Scott David M. Scott B. D. & Janet Scott Kenrick W. Sealy Donald Sears SECO Strohbehn Electric Co Doug F. Seipel Becky L. (Hopper) Seitter Michael A. Sell Jacquelyn Serflaten Service Lube Inc * Deceased 36

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Jack R. Spence Spence Financial Group, LLC Timothy J. & Terri L. (Myers) Spencer Jim E. Sperry Daniel J. & Laurel A. Spina Gerald L. & Lois I. Spitznagel Allison L. Sporrer Kim W. & Carol L. Spradling Sprint Lumber, Inc. Gerald R. & Barbara (Nixon) Sprong Robert K. Staashelm Julia Stacy John P. & Karen S. (Varde) Stacy Rollie & Carroll E. Stadlman Ed H. Stalder Kelly L. (Spence) Stattelman Gregory M. Stava Bruce C. Stedronsky Gregory L. & Terri J. (Stelpflug) Steele Shirley P. Steffens Katherine J. (Noble) Steiner Carl D. & Mary E. (Luehrman) Stempel Jerry W. & Barbara (Jezek) Stephens Steve Haffke Plumbing, Inc. John T. & Gloria M. (McConkey) Stevenson Brian J. Stewart Frank & Patricia Stewart Jack E. Stewart Theresa A. Brueck Steve K. & Bette S. (Hudnall) Stokes Stephan A. Stout Owen L. Straub Tom Strunk Warren & Georgia L. Stucki Martha J. Sturtevant Timothy T. & Jane A. (Laughlin) Sullivan Jack R. & Jean Summers Robert Summer Gene R. Suplee Brian S. & Gina E. (Hayes) Sutton Grant M. & Jennifer R. (Gries) Sutton Stan Swan Derrick Swaney TAG Aviation (USA) Inc. James W. & Norma J. Tanner Ben J. Taylor Kathleen E. Taylor 12 American Dream Grant Donor

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Robert C. Taylor Kenneth B. Tebow Brian W. Tenclinger Sally K. (Junk) Tennihill Albert H. & Lois Terhune, III Daniel J. & Karen R. (Nitzschke) Thate Bruce M. & Joan Thezan James B. Thomas Kay Thomas Roberta A. (Robertson) Thomas Clyde Thompson David & Ramona (Kinder) Thompson Frank J. & Donna J. (Ward) Thompson Stephen L. & Patricia L. (Wray) Thompson Michael D. & Virginia L. (Bright) Thompson Mark A. & Diane Thomsen Doug & Rebecca Thomson Michael D. & Nancy S. (Jones) Thomson Jeffrey J. Thornburg Jack Thummel Anonymous Willard C. & Paulette S. Tice Bill & Belinda L. (Goodell) Tidd Bill Tilinski Donald R. & Judith M. Tilton Tim O’Neill Motorsports William S. Tinsley Titan Transfer, Inc. Richard W. Tokheim Michael F. & Sarah B. Travis Donald R. & Margaret M. (Putnam) Trout June L. Trowbridge Ronald L. Trowbridge Roy & Karen (Reiley) True Rosemary A. Trummer Roland H. & Joan Tullberg Reginald H. & Anita K. Turnbull Don J. Turner Donald Turner Francis E. Turner Sanford Turner Tyco Suzanne L. (Heaton) Tysor Brenda J. Untiedt Joe Uriell Ronald & Donna A. (Rupell) Utter Sandra S. (Grove) Valline Christine G. (Brennan) Van Hoozer

Thane K. & Laura L. Vanzomeren James A. & Jeanette VanBaren Warren L. & Joan L. Vance Rod P. Vandeberg Gayla C. (McKinnie) Vandelicht Herbert K. VanVactor, Jr. Rodger D. Vaughan Charles W. Veatch Frank & Diana L. Veeman Bill & Dorothy J. (Masters) Vest Rheba Vetter John M. & Rose E. Viau William P. & Vivian (Wilson) Virden Ann (Mutti) Visser Timothy & Amy J. (Reeves) Visty Harold W. & Marge (Wallace) Voggesser Richard Vollertsen Roger L. Von Holzen Fred J. & Sandi VonBehren William W. & Andrea L. (Kearns) Wagner Julie A. Waite Bruce R. & Judith A. (VanBuren) Wake Artie E. (White) Walker Cynthia (Miller) Walker Daniel E. Walker Wal-Mart Teresa L. (Schieber) Walter Victor E. Walters Morris C.* & Betty C. Walton Thomas Walton Dorothy (Harshaw) Ward Beverly J. (Johnson) WardBird & Byron E. Bird J. C. & Julia B. (Ward) Ware, III John P. Warner Bill J. & Debby Warren Daniel R. & Cindy L. (Brantley) Waters Randy K. Waters Louis & Kathryn C. Watkins Ric M. Watson Edward L. Wax Kirk W. Wayman Timothy L. & Jane A. Weddle Fred V. & Pamela R. (Martin) Wedemeier David Weichinger Edward C. Weidner David E. & Heidi Weigel Evelyn Weigel

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Annual Giving Rebecca R. Wellington Marcella A. Welsch Paul & Linda E. (Gittins) Wendl Randall S. Wertz Gregory R. Wesack James R. & Leslie D. (Hagan) West II Timothy West Robert P. & Carolyn Westfall Jerry & Beverly (Myers) Wetzel Richard W. & Annelle Weymuth Kathryn T. Wheatley Beth M. Wheeler Lewis W. & Ellen J. White Paul J. White Sue (McGraw) White Linda J. Whitford Richard W. & Deanna S. (Bolton) Whitford

Donald & Ann L. (Freeman) Wickenkamp Rhonda L. Wickham Gary & Connie S. (Morgan) Wiechmann Gary & Constance S. (Morgan) Wiechmann Rebecca S. (Johnson) Wigal Joseph C. Wilcox Pamela (Roese) Wilcox Patricia Wilcox Edward D. & Esther J. Wiley Herschel Wiley Jennifer M. Will Sarah A. Will Bill R. Williams Audra L. & Bonnie J. Williams Ken E. & Diane L. (Reynolds) Williams Francis Williams

James D. & Ann C. Williams Randy D. Williams Williams Lawn Seed, Inc. Randy & Karen D. (Nail) Willis Mary G. Willis Mary L. Willis Todd M. & Elizabeth A. Wilmarth Audra A. Wilson Connie I. (Johnson) Wilson Jo Ellen Wilson Norman & Kay A. (Espey) Wilson Myrna J. Wilson Ronald W. Wilson Scott P. & Jennifer (Lane) Wilson Jim Winemiller Bonnie Winstead David D. Wirth Randy & Erin L. Wishon

Sara K. (Griggs) Witteman Jill Wittwer Janice (Edwards) Wolbrecht Evelyn Wolff-Angelos Elizabeth P. Wood John D. Woods Gregory D. Wright Joel & Alice Wright Marvin L. & Sharon Wright Tom Wright William A. & Marilyn J. Wright Yi-Hwa Wu John T. & Tricia A. (Tinsley) Yates Ireland M. & Bertha G. Young Stephen D. & Myra L. (Horner) Young John F. Younghanz, Jr. Terry L. & Shannon Younghanz

Phillip L. & Leslie D. (Hunter) Youngs John A. Yurchak Jason & Alyssa A. (Schnack) Zabloudil John & Nancy D. (Johnson) Zeliff Mike L. Zentic Michael E. Zeorlin Larry Zirbel Robert J. Zirfas

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To capture the unique relationship Northwest has with its alumni business owners as well other business friends devoted to Northwest, the University created the Northwest Annual Fund Business Alliance. This group recognizes these special partners who support Northwest with yearly unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund.

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The following donors contribute at least $1,000 each fiscal year.

Aramark Campus Dining – Maryville ARAMARK Facility Services – Maryville Hy-Vee – Maryville Kawasaki – Maryville Rush Printing Company – Maryville

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Genesis I Designs LLC – Maryville Holtman Masonry – Maryville

Agri-Valley Farm Management – Council Bluffs, IA Assurance Associates, Inc. – Lenexa, KS Beckwith Company – Omaha, NE Bolin Auto and Truck Parts – St. Joseph Bussard Insurance Agency – Tarkio

The following donors contribute between $500 and $999 each fiscal year.

The following donors contribute between $100 and $499 each fiscal year.

Interstate Batteries of Northwest Missouri – Gower Jackson Insurance Agency – Maryville Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. – St. Joseph Shamrad Metal Fabricators, Inc. – St. Joseph Spence Financial Group, LLC – Dayton, OH Stoskopf Farms, Inc. – Bethany Union Pacific Corporation – Princeton

Matching Gift Companies Abbott Laboratories Fund AEGON Transamerica Foundation Ameren Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation Audubon State Bank Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Bank of America BASF BASF Corporation Boeing Company BP Foundation, Inc.

Caterpillar Foundation Chevron U. S. A. Inc. ConAgra Foundation, Inc. ConocoPhillips Company CSG Systems, Inc. Deloitte & Touche Foundation Deluxe Corporation Foundation DST Systems, Inc. Eaton Corporation Energizer Fifth Third Bank First Data Corporation

H & R Block Hallmark Corporate Foundation Hormel Foods Corporation IBM International Foundation Johnson & Johnson Kerr-McGee Corporation Kimberly-Clark Foundation KPMG Peat Marwick Foundation Labconco Corporation Maytag Corporation Foundation

Metlife Foundation Monsanto Fund Mutual of Omaha Companies Nationwide Insurance Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation Pfizer, Inc. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Principal Financial Group Foundation Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Inc. SBC Foundation

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Sony Electronics, Inc. Sprint Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation State Street The Procter & Gamble Fund Tyco Union Pacific Corporation US Bank Wells Fargo Foundation Williams Community Relations Wyeth

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1.There was a great turnout – and ideal weather – at this year’s Central Iowa Northwest Alumni golf outing at Briarwood Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa. 2. Terry Hamilton ’72, Cindy Schreurs Hamilton ’72, Janice Young Meyer and Jim Meyer ’71, members of the Central Iowa Chapter, enjoyed an evening at the Iowa Cubs baseball game. 3. Larry Brown ’62 and Jim Meadows ’62 attended the Southern Iowa Chapter meeting in June to hear Dr. Bob Boerigter, Northwest’s director of athletics, give an update on Bearcat sports. 4. Kansas City Chapter members showed their support for Josh Lamberson, recipient of the Ken B. Jones Student Athlete of the Year Award, at the MIAA Spring Honors Banquet in Kansas City.

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he Central Iowa Chapter hosted a golf outing this summer at Briarwood Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa, as well as a night at the Iowa Cubs baseball game. Chapter members also helped promote Northwest at the Iowa State Fair. For more information about upcoming Central Iowa Chapter activities, contact Nick Wallace ’00, chapter president, at nicholas.wallace@smithbarney.com. ■ SOUTHERN IOWA

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he Southern Iowa Chapter hosted a social in Creston, Iowa, in June with more than 60 alumni and friends attending. Dr. Bob Boerigter, Northwest’s director of athletics, was the special guest. The chapter also participated in several local parades during the summer. Several members returned to campus in September for a campus tour and a Bearcat football game. Anyone interested in this chapter’s activities should contact Joan Lynch Jackson ’65 at (641) 785-2210. ■

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he Kansas City Chapter is pleased to provide Michelle Lauderback, a senior biological psychology major from Lee’s Summit, the chapter’s first $500 scholarship. She was presented the scholarship at a reception honoring President Emeriti Dr. Robert P. Foster and his wife, Virginia. The reception, held at the new Northwest Kansas City Center in Liberty, welcomed the Foster’s to Kansas City as their new retirement home. In May, the chapter added six new board members: Brian Stewart, Mike Gates ’72, ’73, Pat Maiorano ’71, Joe Caraway ’70, Ron Ives ’62, Terry Day ’65 and Loree Sheldon Gentry ’94. The chapter also supported Gentry in her fundraising efforts for the Leukemia Society. In addition to its monthly “First Fridays” happy hours, the chapter members participated in several events this fall, including the Second Annual Chiefs/Broncos watch party at The Quaff in September and the Fall Classic at Arrowhead on Nov. 4. ■

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6. Northwest senior Michelle Lauderback of Lee’s Summit was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Kansas City Chapter. 7. Steve Sutton, director of alumni relations, presents Deb Tripp ’92, ’96, president of the Dallas Chapter, with the chapter gavel.

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he kickoff for the Dallas Chapter was June 23 at the Chammps Americana in Addison. Steve Sutton, Northwest’s director of alumni relations, presented the chapter with its official banner and gavel in granting the charter to the new chapter. About 30 alumni attended the event, including Joe Zelenz ’52, who also is a Northwest Alumni Association board member, as well as chapter officers Deb Tripp ’92, ’96 and Jennifer Fenner ’03. During the meeting, the chapter started a scholarship fund, conducted a raffle and sold custom T-shirts to heighten excitement for the chapter. Many members expressed interest in giving their time toward community service in the Dallas area, so plans are being made for future volunteer events. ■ NEBRASKA/WESTERN IOWA

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he monthly events continue for the Nebraska/Western Iowa Chapter on Thirsty Thursday (the first Thursday of every month) at the Old Chicago Restaurant in downtown Omaha’s Old Market area. Everyone is welcome, including current and former students, graduates, spouses, family and friends.

Chapter leaders request ideas for future events – even events outside of the immediate Omaha area. In the past few months, chapter leaders have been contacted by alumni in Beatrice and Lincoln, Neb., and Shenandoah and Sioux City, Iowa, as well as several other locations. If you are interested in helping with an event, please attend one of the regular monthly meetings in Omaha or e-mail dlmnw1985@yahoo.com. ■ BAND

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lumni Band Day was Sept. 2, and alumni gathered to visit friends and perform with the Bearcat Marching Band. The alumni joined the BMB for pregame and halftime performances. Jack Williams ’74, ’90 directed the combined bands. Chapter president Bill Williams ’76 led the chapter’s luncheon at the J.W. Jones Student Union. The Alfred E. Sergel III Scholarship was awarded to Matt Willis, a trumpet player from Grain Valley. The C. Ward Rounds Scholarship is close to endowment. The day ended with a barbecue social with the alumni, BMB seniors and Kappa Kappa Psi seniors. The chapter sends a sincere thank you to Director of Bands Carl Kling. Band alumni also followed the BMB along the Homecoming parade route. ■

8. Members of the Dallas Chapter display the chapter’s new banner. The chapter was chartered June 23. 9. Larry Brown ’62, Judy Brown, Judy Hullman Kearns ’64 and Allen Kearns ’62 attended the Nebraska/Western Iowa Chapter’s Thirsty Thursday at Old Chicago Restaurant. 10. Brian Cornelius ’99, Don Ferree ’99, Caley Balentine and Eric Dunlop ’88, members of the Nebraska/Western Iowa Chapter, enjoyed the food, drink and socializing at the chapter’s Thirsty Thursday event in downtown Omaha, Neb. 11. Carl Kling, director of the Bearcat Marching Band, Bill Williams ’76 and Jack Williams ’74, ’90 enjoyed 2006 Band Alumni Day. 12. Bill Williams ’76, Band Alumni president, congratulates Matthew Willis, the recipient of the Al Sergel Band Scholarship. 13. Members of the St. Joseph Chapter await the start of the Apple Blossom Parade aboard the centennial-themed Northwest float.

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There are many reasons to join your alumni association

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Cindy Pickerel, Jim Roach, Joan Lynch Jackson ’65 and Mark Pickerel ’76 broke out their cowboy boots and hats for this year’s Summer Bash Alumni Reunion in St. Joseph. Jonathan Miller ’92, Paula Northup Miller ’95 and Mark Stewart ’03, ’06 gave it their best shot at karaoke.

he Northwest Alumni Association wants you! Reflecting back on my fond memories of Northwest, whether I was walking to a class in Colden Hall, preparing a float for Homecoming or cramming for a tough test, it seems that they occurred only yesterday. I’d bet many of you know exactly what I mean. Those memories, a desire to connect with former classmates and an economical avenue to “give back” by volunteering my time to promote Northwest were my initial reasons for becoming involved with the Northwest Alumni Association. Are you wondering why you should become involved? There are many reasons. First, there are 12 local alumni chapters that need and welcome your involvement. In addition, in 2006 there were nearly 200 alumni events, and if you were not able to attend an event last year, I hope time will allow you to do so in 2007. There is new awareness of alumni excitement on campus, and students have chartered Club Green, a Student Alumni Association that fosters an early connection to Northwest alumni during collegiate years. Also, an easy way to become involved is to nominate outstanding Northwest alumni through the annual Alumni Awards Program.

Past President Greg Wilson ’85, Omaha, Neb. Alumni Programs Paula Northup Miller ’95, Mound City Northwest Alumni Association 2006-2007 Board of Directors President Kay Thomas ’71, Blue Springs

Vice President Tim Sullivan ’75, Urbandale, Iowa

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Membership Comm. Chairperson Vic Kretzschmar ’70 ’71, Hemple Chapters Committee Chairperson Vinnie Vaccaro ’73, Liberty Members Joe Zelenz ’52, Cedar Hill, Texas

Matt Borgard ’80, Downers Grove, Ill. Mel Young ’67, Lincoln, Neb. Hal Wilmarth ’69, Maryville Steve Moss ’87, Columbia Dave Snider ’80, ’83, Olathe, Kan. Patty Bolin Roach ’71. St. Joseph Paul Jennings ’75, Johnston, Iowa Larry Maiorano ’69, Lenexa, Kan. Neil Neumeyer ’98, Kansas City Mike Zech ’86, Maryville Jackie Lionberger Damiani ’71, Edmond, Okla.

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Visit the Northwest Web site specifically for alumni and friends at www. nwmissouri.edu/ alumni. The site is being redesigned and will soon offer many new features to help you connect with your former classmates and stay informed about happenings at the University and with the Northwest Alumni Association. Please trust me when I say the Northwest Alumni Association provides a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and develop new Bearcat friendships of all ages while promoting our great university. The Office of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the local alumni chapters continue to work together to strengthen the commitment to provide opportunities that foster lifelong relationships for the advancement of the University, alumni, future alumni and friends. Please contact your local chapter or the Office of Alumni Relations at (660) 562-1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu and get involved today. Sincerely,

Kay Thomas ’71 President, Northwest Alumni Association Ex-Officio Board Members Orrie Covert, Vice President for University Advancement Steve Sutton ’71, Director of Alumni Relations Brenda Untiedt ’00, Alumni Relations Specialist Peggy Purdy, Accounting Specialist Mike Faust ’74, Co-Chair, Annual Giving Committee Mercedes Ramirez Johnson ’97, Co-Chair, Annual Giving Committee

MISSION: The Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association fosters lifelong relationships through initiatives and opportunities that advance the University and its alumni, future alumni and friends. The Office of Alumni Relations staff and Northwest Alumni Association leaders are committed to a set of core values that support our mission, dictate our decisions and focus our behavior.

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fter being invaded by 115 Bearcats, Alaska may never be the same. In early June, the group of energetic Northwest alumni and friends cruised Alaska’s Inside Passage as part of the Tourin’ Bearcats program. Port stops during the eight-day excursion were in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria, B.C. Northwest President Dr. Dean L. Hubbard, his wife, Aleta, and several of their family members accompanied the tour group. Hubbard also addressed the Bearcat travelers during a Northwest cocktail party aboard ship.

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“This was by far the best turnout we’ve had for a Tourin’ Bearcats trip,” said Steve Sutton, director of alumni relations. “I’m excited there is renewed interest in Northwest alumni and friends coming together and spending their vacations with each other. Plans are in the works for several more travel opportunities in the near future.” For more information about upcoming Tourin’ Bearcats trips, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248. ■

standing individuals through its annual Alumni Association Awards program. Next year’s event will be Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Your nominations are essential to the

Award Nomination Deadline – Feb. 15, 2007

process. Individuals nominated should personify the University’s tradition of excellence

through their service and achievements. Contact Brenda Untiedt, alumni relations specialist, for a nomination form at (660) 562-1248 or e-mail alumni@nwmissouri.edu. Distinguished Alumni Award

All Tourin’ Bearcat travelers, including Northwest President Dr. Dean L. Hubbard, Bob Cotter ’65 and Steve Sutton ’71, director of alumni relations, were treated to a private reception aboard the ship.

Gathering for a formal dinner were Melissa Dyche Nelson, Lewis Dyche, Steve Andes ’77, Janet Wyman Andes ’69, Barbara Jane Alexander and Barbara Bosch Alexander ’82, ’86.

Dick ’66 and Donna McLarney ’69 Borchardt are all smiles as the ship cruises through the Tracy Arm Fjord.

Recognizes Northwest alumni for their exceptional professional and personal achievement and extraordinary distinction in their chosen field.

Distinguished Emeritus Faculty Award

Recognizes a former faculty member for his or her outstanding teaching, service and/or research contributions at Northwest.

Distinguished Faculty Award

Recognizes a present faculty member for his or her outstanding teaching, service and/or research contributions at Northwest.

Honorary Alumni Award

Honors Northwest friends who have served, promoted and loved the University in the tradition of a loyal graduate.

Turret Service Award

Merle Pierce, Barb Pierce and Bonnie White Sutton ’71, ’96 enjoyed the scenery at Tracy Arm Fjord.

Linda Sperry, Bonnie White Sutton ’71, ’96, Kris Teale ’91, John Teale ’73, Carol Twaddle and Melvin Twaddle ’54 visited a museum in Juneau.

Following the cruise, the Northwest crew loaded a bus and headed to the airport.

Acknowledges a graduate or former student whose significant contributions of time and talents benefit and promote the University and the Northwest Alumni Association.

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Honors graduates of the last decade for their exceptional achievements in career, public service and/or volunteerism that bring honor to the University. ■

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(Above) Staying active and practicing daily in his backyard has enabled Bollinger to win nearly 1,000 Senior Olympics’ medals. (Top Right) Just as he did as a student-athlete, Bollinger winds up to throw the discus. Bollinger competed in the pole vault, high jump and discus for the 1949 and 1950 Northwest M-Club Hall of Fame track teams.

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hen Frank Bollinger ’51 was a boy, doctors said he’d never be able to walk again. Later, doctors told him he’d never live to the age of 40. He proved them wrong on both counts. Rightly so, at age 78, Bollinger doesn’t take life for granted. With more than 900 medals from competing in the Senior Olympics, he hasn’t slowed down. At 4 years of age, doctors gave Bollinger’s parents the news that he had contracted the poliovirus. “The whole right side of my body was pretty much paralyzed,” Bollinger said. “The doctors said I wouldn’t ever be able to walk again.” However, by the time Bollinger reached high school in Excelsior Springs, he was a four-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball and track and field. After high school graduation, a heart condition kept Bollinger from military duty during World War II. His doctor even told him he wouldn’t live past the age of 40. Bollinger, not willing to sit back and wait for the worst to happen, enrolled at Northwest where he majored in agriculture while competing for legendary Coach Ryland Milner on the track team. Primarily a pole-vaulter, high-jumper and discus thrower, Bollinger was part of the 1949 and 1950 Hall of Fame teams that won both the indoor and outdoor conference titles. After graduating from Northwest, Bollinger, who had since passed his Army physical, enlisted in the military and served for two years. When Bollinger was relieved of his military duties, he and his wife settled in Excelsior Springs where they raised their five children. During that time, Bollinger remained active with hang gliding, scuba diving and competitive downhill skiing. It wasn’t until 1995 that Bollinger competed in his first Senior Olympic event in Kansas City. “One of my friends asked me if I could still high jump,” he said. “I said I thought I probably

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could, and as it turned out, I set a record that first time.” Since then, there’s been no slowing down and no looking back. Bollinger has competed throughout the Midwest, attending about 10 events a year, racking up medals and making friends along the way. “It’s the friendships that make competing so much fun,” he said. “Everybody tries like heck to win, but nobody gets mad when it’s over. We just go out and try to win the next time.” Bollinger competes in many events, including the high jump, discus, hurdles, 100- and 200-meter dashes, pole vault and long jump. By practicing nearly every night, Bollinger has won about 930 medals. “I’d really like to reach 1,000 medals before I quit doing this,” he said. “In a couple of years I turn 80, and the competition thins out a little bit.” Jacqueline, his wife of 54 years, disagrees about his plans to hang up his cleats. “He won’t stop when he gets to 1,000,” she said. “I don’t believe that at all.” Bollinger admits the word “quit” may be easier to say than do, considering it’s something he’s refused to do his entire life. “Well, the doctors told me I’d never walk again, and I beat that,” Bollinger said. “Then they said I wouldn’t live past 40, and I beat that, too. I’m proud of the accomplishments I’ve made to even be able to do what I’m doing, so I’m going to keep competing for as long as I can.” Whether Bollinger reaches the 1,000-medal mark isn’t important. After all, he’s defied the odds and is a champion of life. ■

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Northwest women tee off

Jim Williams

A new Northwest athletics team will swing into action

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Football, golf, wrestling GRADUATED: 1970, 1973 MAJOR: Physical education, master’s in education SPORTS MEMORIES: I came to Northwest with 40 freshmen on the football team, but by the time we were seniors there were only five of us left. Wrestling was the star attraction back then, and it always drew the biggest crowds. We were always a perennial threat to win the conference, and we regularly beat some of the bigger schools in the Big 8 (now the Big 12) Conference. The teammates and people whom I met and became lifelong friends with provide the best memories. SINCE GRADUATION: After

graduation, I was a teacher and coached football and wrestling at Rock Falls (Ill.)

for the first time during the 2007-08 season. The Northwest Board of Regents recently approved a proposal to add women’s golf to the Three-sport athlete Jim Williams was an intimidating sight for his opponents during his playing days on the gridiron at Northwest. Following graduation, Williams played semi-professional football and was a teacher and coach. Today, he is retired and lives in St. Charles with his wife, Ruth Hallquist Williams ’74.

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High School for three years. During that time, I also played semi-professional football for the Rockford Rams and the Lake County Rifles. After that, I was a teacher and coach for 30 years at St. Charles High School. In my 17 years as the head football coach, we won more games (99) than any other coach in school history, and we won the Missouri 4A State Championship in 1982. That same year, I was named Missouri 4A Football Coach of the Year. I have been married for 33 years to Ruth Hallquist Williams ’74, and we have two children, Jamie, 29, and Julie, 28.

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I’ve retired from coaching, but I still like to take in as many games as possible as a spectator. I go to as many high school, college and professional games as I can. I also golf regularly, hunt and fish. ■

legiate sports. “Expanding opportunities for competition within our region makes the addition of for us as we respond to the sustained interest that has been present on our campus,” said Dr. Bob Boerigter, director of athletics. Currently, Truman State, Missouri Western and Fort Hays State are the three other Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association schools that have women’s golf. The addition of women’s golf brings Northwest’s total of intercollegiate sports to 17. ■

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HEADLINES: Softball team names new coach

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Class notes

1955

JACK AND JEAN JENSEN (ATTD. ’54-’56) WIECHMANN ◆

celebrated their 50th anniversary on Aug. 11 while traveling in Spain. They live in Omaha, NE.

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WELDON DOWDEN ◆

and his wife, Betty, celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 1. Weldon worked for Phillips Petroleum Co. for 36 years. They live in Bartlesville, OK. JAMES AND DONNA BROWN SNAPP

celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 31. James started his career in the shipping industry in the Long Beach, CA, and Los Angeles harbors and retired as president and CEO of an international metals producing company in Long Beach. Donna was an art teacher in the Long Beach area. They live in Palm Desert, CA.

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JIM MEADOWS ◆

is a retired United Airlines captain and is now in the earthmoving construction business. His wife, Miriam, has retired from the American Chianina Association in Platte City and is now an accountant for Barker John Deere. They live in Indianola, IA.

1964

HAROLD AND CAROLE LININGER (’63, SPECIALIST ’92) JOHNSON ◆

live in Savannah. Carole retired July 14 as associate director with Upward Bound Project Focus at Emporia State University after 17 years. They have two sons, Matthew and Christopher, a 1995 Northwest graduate. They have a granddaughter, Maryn, and a grandson on the way. GENE PROBASCO

is a contract technical writer after several years of

Hoopsters reunite to remember playing days Former Northwest basketball players and their wives (from left) Paul ’63 and Ellen Davis ’64 Lizzo, Jerry ’62 and Barb Meznarich, and Don ’63 and Sandra Drake recently reunited in St. Petersburg, Fla.

“It was so nice to catch up on what each of us had been doing and talk about our memories at Northwest,” Drake said. “The rich tradition of Northwest basketball which we enjoyed was under the leadership of the great coach Marion Moss. Our day together had many good stories and memories of those great basketball years.” All three men had successful careers in education and coaching. ■

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teaching speed communication in Missouri, New Mexico and Arizona. His current writing assignment is with the IT Department of US Airways.

1965

GEORGE GARCIA ◆

will retire from the Boulder Valley (CO) School District on July 31, 2007, after seven years with the district. He previously was superintendent of the Tucson (AZ) United School District. He and his wife, Mary, a retired school superintendent, have five children and eight grandchildren. VINCENT PAOLILLO

is director of graduate education programs at William Woods University. He retired in 2003 as executive director of school management with the St. Joseph School District. For the past three years he has been an adjunct professor at William Woods.

1967

JEAN MEADOWS ◆ AND TYRA DALE WALKER (ATTD. ’64-’66)

were former Roberta Hall roommates and Phi Mu sisters and recently continued their annual tradition by playing in the Rally for the Cure golf tournament in Bella Vista, AR, where they live. JERRY (MASTER’S ’72) AND GLENDA CLARIDAY (ATTD. ’68-’70) NOBLE

live in Chillicothe. Jerry taught for seven years and has been in sales since. Glenda is a CPA and a partner with Harden, Cummins, Moss and Miller LLC.

ROGER SCHLEGEL ◆

was captain of the 1966 Bearcat football team and president of the M Club and senior class. His son, Anthony Schlegel, was selected by the New York Jets in the third round and was the 71st pick overall in the 2006 NFL draft. Anthony was a two-year starter at Ohio State University.

1968

DWIGHT PIERSON (MASTER’S ’74, SPECIALIST ’88)

was named the 2006-07 Iowa Superintendent of the Year. He has been superintendent of the Forest City (IA) Community School District since 1996 and will retire in June 2007.

1969

JAN SANDERS

is director of information services at the Pasadena (CA) Public Library. She also is vice president/president-elect of the Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association.

1970

BARB MCAVOY DRAKE

retired from the Maryville R-II School District in May after 34 years. She taught English, reading improvement, college survival, speech, debate and served as the library media specialist.

1971

KAREN BARNETT SOVEREIGN (MASTER’S ’86)

retired from the Maryville R-II School District in May. She taught English, speech, journalism and drama at the high school

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for 14 years. She began her teaching career in the Northeast Nodaway School District where she taught 17 years.

1972

KEITH SMITH (MASTER’S ’87) ◆

retired from the Maryville R-II School District in May where he had taught classes such as American history, world geography, civics, frontiers, military geography, Civil War, regional geography and economics for the past 25 years.

1973

VIRGIL MOORE

is director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. He has worked with the department since 1979 in a variety of field research and management positions, most recently as fisheries chief. SAM RATCLIFFE ◆

is retired but still teaches high school computer science and economics and coaches junior college and high school cross country and track teams. He was an officer in the U.S. Army Special Forces and a marketing representative with IBM.

1974

JOHN CONAGHAN

is president of Old Republic Title Company of Kansas City. In 1987, he founded American Land Title. JOE DRAKE (MASTER’S ’86)

retired from the Maryville R-II School District in May. He was with the district 32 years and taught physical education, health and drivers education. He coached wrestling, football and baseball and

plans to continue coaching wrestling.

1975

ART JABLONSKI ◆

is president of the board of directors of the Northern Trust Company of New York, which is a subsidiary of the holding company, The Northern Trust Company. TOM NORRIS ◆

leads the Norris Design Group in Scottsdale, AZ, which has been named the top architectural firm in metropolitan Phoenix for 2006 by Ranking Arizona magazine. MARILYN CORLETT OTTE ◆

retired from teaching third grade at Eugene Field Elementary School. She taught in the Maryville School District for 25 years. LARRY RYNER

works for Securitas Security Services in Independence. JOE THOMPSON

married Vicki Farrar on June 12. Joe works for Computer Task Group as a consultant. They live in Duluth, MN.

1977

ABE ABRAHAM (MASTER’S)

is founder and CEO of CMI Management Inc. and was honored by the Minority Business & Professionals Network Inc. and named to its list of the “Fifty Influential Minorities in Business.” He started CMI in 1989, providing maintenance and operations support to commercial, government and institutional facilities. CHARLES EDWARDS

is director of packaging operations in St. Louis for

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Sigma-Aldrich Corporation where he has worked for 19 years. He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children, David, 26, Alexis, 7, and Elaine, 3. They live in Lake St. Louis. DENNIS MCMEEKIN (MASTER’S)

was elected to the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association in July. He is the trainer at Sam Houston High School in Arlington, TX. SARAH HUNTMAN REED ◆

is the president of Northland Medical Managers and is the coding reimbursement and compliance coordinator for Meritas Health Corporation, a subsidiary of North Kansas City Hospital. Sarah has been with Meritas for five years.

1978

DAVE COLT (MASTER’S)

was awarded the National Athletic Trainers’ Association College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year. He has been the head athletic trainer at Northwest since 1981 and is pursing his educational doctorate from the University of Missouri.

1980

TRUDY SCOTT DORREL ◆

retired from the Northwest Technical School in May after 20 years. She has taught practical nursing and was the program coordinator.

1981

PHIL WRIGHT ◆

received the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s Administrator of the Year Award in April. He is the assistant superintendent in the Liberty School District.

1984

PAUL COLTON

is the boys basketball coach at Frontenac (KS) High School. He was the head coach at Joplin High School from 2001 to 2005. Last year he was the freshman boys coach at Fayetteville (AR) High School while completing work on a master’s degree. TIM LANGRINE

is the medical representative for the Island of Bikini in the Marshall Islands. He lives in Hawaii.

1985

DENNIS CROY

is the principal at TriCounty R-7 High School in Jamesport. He taught agriculture at Gallatin High School since 1993. He and his wife have two children, Erin, a sophomore at the University of Missouri, and Kyle, a high school sophomore.

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A group of Northwest landscapers and groundskeepers found a creative way to express their deeply rooted affection for the University’s mascot. For nearly five years, the men labored to create a topiary of Bobby Bearcat. That’s right, a topiary – a statue made out of shrubbery. During football season, the largerthan-life figure greeted fans at the entrance of Bearcat Stadium, its leafy paws thrust into the air like a referee signaling a touchdown. The topiary started out as “just kind of a dream” that morphed into a project the men could work on indoors in rainy weather. ■

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KEVIN AND CARRIE CRAWFORD (MASTER’S ’97) JAMES

live in Ames, IA. Kevin is 2006 president of the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association. He has served on the association’s board of directors since 2000 and is employed by the city of Ames in the Parks and Recreation Department as golf course superintendent at Homewood Golf Course. Carrie is employed in the Ankeny (IA) School District.

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As life changes, your

MICHAEL AND KENNA MILLER (’84, ’87) JOHNSON

classmates and friends want to know. Tell us what has been going on in your life by using the enclosed envelope or by e-mailing the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@nwmissouri.edu. You may also submit a color photograph. Please include a self-addressed envelope for it to be returned or

KAREN WRAY

e-mail it (high resolution) to alumni@nwmissouri.edu. Photographs with children or pets will not be accepted. ■

and their three daughters live in Greeley, CO. Mike is vice president of alumni relations at the University of Northern Colorado. Kenna is director of the Stryker Institute for Leadership Development and the Women’s Resource Center, which serve nontraditional-aged college students. retired from the Maryville R-II School District in May after 29 years. She taught seventh-grade language arts as well as exploratory classes.

1986

DAVID (MASTER’S ’88, SPECIALIST ’89) AND JILL HARRISON COX ◆

live in Gladstone with their children, Caroline, 11, and Richard, 9. David is a principal in the North Kansas City School District and finished his doctorate in May. Jill is a senior staff accountant with K and Company. RICK AND SUSAN SVOBODA (ATTD. ’84-’86) MARTIN

live in the Twin Cities with their four children. Rick is head of private asset management with US

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Bank. He earned an MBA from Creighton University and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. BETH BAIER MAYNES

teaches at Heartland Christian School in Council Bluffs, IA. Her husband, Jim, is a plant operator with the City of Council Bluffs. They live in Treynor, IA, with their children, Elissa, 15, and Justin, 13. Last year, Elissa went through chemotherapy and surgery for Ewings Sarcoma and is now cancer free. SANDY WOLBERT SEIPEL (MASTER’S ’92)

is the high school principal in the Northeast Nodaway School District. She and her husband, Chris, have three children, Brad, 17, Matthew, 15, and Jenny, 10.

1987

AL HASTINGS (MASTER’S)

is the technology coordinator with Charles City (IA) Community Development. He retired from the Charles City Community School District in 2004 after serving as the district’s technology coordinator for 17 years. KATHY ARMSTRONG PANTZAR

was named teacher of the year at the Katy (TX) Independent School District. EUGENE STILLMAN

is the interim director of community engage-

ment at the University of Central Missouri. He has been with Central for 16 years, starting as an admissions representative and then moving to campus advocate for students in 1995.

1989

SANDI HOCAMP-SIEDELMANN

was remarried July 15. She and her husband, Ron, live in Exira, IA, and have two daughters, Elizabeth Rose and Elizabeth Grace, 15. Sandi is a special education teacher in the Exira (IA) Community School District. DIANA DRENON JOHNSON (MASTERS ’89)

retired from Maryville Middle School in May. She has been with the district 11 years. She has taught middle school family and consumer sciences for the past 10 years. She and her husband, Jim, have moved to Houston, TX, where he has accepted a teaching position at Houston Baptist University.

1991

SHANNON MILLER BINGHAM

and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of Tobin Richard on April 15, 2005. He joins Ethan, 3. SHAUN PRICHARD

announces the birth of Emmalynn. Shaun is the executive officer of Solano Local Agency Formation Commission in Fairfield, CA. JUAN RANGEL

is director of business development for Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City. He previously was an executive partner for HarmonyNCCJ. He and his wife, Yvonne, have one son, Juanito, 3. JOHN SAYRE ◆

is a captain in the North Kansas City Fire Department where he has been employed for 11 years. He lives in Kansas City with his wife, Shelly, and their four children. JENNIFER GALLOP SMITH

is vice president for student development at Saint Louis University.

and her husband, Donovan, announce the birth of Alexander Donovan on March 17. He joins Amanda, 10, and Jordan, 7. Jennifer is a teacher of gifted and talented students in the West Platte R-II School District. She also is pursuing a master’s degree. They live in Parkville.

1990

RON (ATTD. ’85-’89) AND MARILYN LANGFORD SNYDER

is a third-grade teacher in the Clarinda (IA) School District. She and her husband, Jon, live in Clarinda, IA, with their children, Lindsey, 13, and Jacob, 9.

announce the birth of Savannah Madalyn on Feb. 3. She joins Jeremiah. Ron works in the distributor division at the Mi-T-M Corporation, and Marilyn is an administrative assistant at the National Missis-

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LINDA STEFFEN POORE (MASTER’S ’06)

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Defending the rights of all Americans

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rett Shirk ’90, ’92 proudly wears an American flag on the lapel of his suit. It’s not uncommon, however, for critics to question why he, of all people, wears the pin – especially considering the organization he leads has defended such controversial groups as the Ku Klux Klan, Nazis, communists and atheists. “It’s my flag as much as anyone else’s,” Shirk said. “This flag represents the views of all Americans.” As executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Western Missouri, Shirk is accustomed to answering questions about his patriotism. “I get mail from conservatives and progressives,” said Shirk, who has held the top position at the ACLU for a year. “It doesn’t bother me, even when someone writes to say that ‘the Supreme Court of the Universe will take me down.’” According to Shirk, the mission of the ACLU is to protect the United States’ Constitution and the Bill of Rights and to preserve the liberties of all American citizens, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religious belief or political viewpoint. “We defended the KKK at the same time we worked to stop lynching in the South,” he said. “We’re defending the free speech rights of Fred Phelps at the same time we’re defending the free speech rights of gay and lesbian activists.” Shirk has studied history in graduate school, earned a law degree and worked in local Missouri politics (for progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans, he points out). But another experience also impacted his career and personal sippi River Museum and Aquarium. They live in Dubuque, IA. CONNIE JEAN KNOTT TATE (MASTER’S ’97)

works in the bulk commodities division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture with the Farm Service Agency in Kansas City. She retired in March 2004 as a captain with the Air National Guard after 22 years. She can be contacted at (816) 9263852.

1992

LISA GRUENLOH

is director of communications for Infilaw, a law school consortium in Naples, FL. LORI JOHNSON (MASTER’S)

is coordinator of evangelism and volunteers at the First United Methodist Church in McPherson, KS. She also is a licensed Kindermusik educator.

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beliefs – living and working in the People’s Republic of China. “I really wanted to know what it was like to live in an autocratic police state,” Shirk said. “Living in China for two years made a huge difference on how I view what it means to be free. If you really want to know what freedom is and what freedom isn’t, try living under a totalitarian regime for awhile.” This life-changing experience prepared Shirk to speak passionately about the constitutional freedoms of United States citizens, a task he performs daily as the chief spokesman for the ACLU affiliate he represents. “Regardless of the criticism and controversy, I remain a constant optimist,” Shirk said. “If you don’t believe things will get better, you can’t do this job. Imagine if Martin Luther King hadn’t believed we could be a better nation? Where would we be today?” With a full-time staff of just two people, Shirk is the office’s chief fundraiser and membership chairman and works with a group of 20 attorneys who provide pro bono legal services. “It’s not always about the client or even their message we’re defending,” he said. “It’s about protecting every citizen’s right to live on an equal basis in a free nation. I enjoy waking up each morning knowing that I’m defending something much bigger than myself or the ACLU or any of us. I’m defending the Bill of Rights, the very foundation of freedom in our country.” ■ LAURIE LANDSNESS

married Justin Besco on April 29. They live in Osceola, IA. She works for Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA.

Brett Shirk ’90, ’92, executive director of the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri, lines his office walls with portraits of many civil rights activists including Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy.

1993

JULIAN BROWN

is interim head football coach at Westover (NC) High School. He has been the defensive coordinator there the past two years and has been on the staff for four years.

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GINA GRUHN ◆

ROGER HUGHLETT

and Randy Hurley were married Oct. 15, 2005. Gina is vice president of sales and account management with Medco in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Randy works in commercial and residential real estate in Madison, NJ. They live in Convent Station, NJ, and can be reached at gruhng@aol.com.

won first place for best local column in the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association’s 2005 Editorial Contest. He is news editor of the Washington Business Journal and lives in Arlington, VA, with his wife, Zahra Safavian.

JAMES AND LESLIE HAGAN (’94, ’98) WEST ◆

announce the birth of Hagan Alexander on May 11. He joins Richley, 6, and Christian, 3. James is a senior account manager with Velociti Inc., and Leslie is a part-time gifted teacher in the Park Hill School District. They live in Kansas City.

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ERIN ALBRIGHT

and Paul Milek were married May 11 in Winter Park, FL. Erin is a marketing manager at Aramark at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, and Paul is a courier with FedEx. They live in Sanford, FL. BECKY DEYOUNG COLWELL ◆

JAMIE MCMURPHY

is an assistant principal at Rocky Heights Middle School in Douglas County, CO. ANDY AND JILL DRAPER (’01) SEELEY

announce the birth of Morgan Elizabeth on May 2. Andy is the assistant sports information director at the University of Utah, and Jill is a staffing manager for Ajilon Office in Salt Lake City, UT. DANNY WESTHOFF

and his wife, Nicole, announce the birth of Ella on July 30, 2005. She joins a sister, Taylor. Danny has been in the telecom industry for 11 years in Kansas City and is a network specialist for Inter-tel. Nicole is a Realtor with Reece and Nichols Realtors.

is a nursing recruiter with 1995 Avila University. Her hus- TOM COLE (MASTER’S ’97) band, Paul, is the assistant is a principal/athletic director business at Turner USD 202. They developlive in Lenexa, KS, with ment their two children, Bennett, manager 3, and Katelyn, 2. with S.M. TYLER EDWARDS Wilson is dean of students and & Co., a Kansas City area head varsity boys basketball commercial contracting coach at Kuemper Catholic firm. He leads the firm’s High School in Carroll, business and economic IA. He also coaches middle development initiatives. school football. He and He received the Ec.D. his wife, Edie, have three designation from the children, Dylan, 12, Drew, International Economic 7, and Dawson, 4. Development Council. Fewer than 60 people

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worldwide have earned this designation. He lives in Liberty. JEREMY GUMP

announces the birth of a son, Preston. Jeremy is a senior manager at Ernst & Young and owns a horse farm in Michigan. ANNE HARTER (MASTER’S ’97)

teaches ninth-grade language arts in the Shenandoah (IA) Community School District. She lives in Red Oak, IA, with her three sons. CHRIS HOLT

is the head football coach at Maryville R-II High School. He coached at Princeton High School the past two seasons. RYAN O’ROURKE

and his wife, Lindy, announce the birth of Autumn Grace on June 30. She joins Ashley. They live in Independence. HEATHER HAMLIN PETERSON

is an elementary school counselor in Stockton, CA. ROB REDMAN

has his own legal practice in Kansas City. MELISSA MEGERSON UNRUH

is in the process of adopting a daughter. She works at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid in Kansas City.

1996

DARIN AND BILLIE BOWMAN BERGMANN

announce the birth of Calvin Arden Lee on Dec. 20, 2005. He joins Trevin, 4. Darin is employed with the Principal Financial Group, and Billie is an IT senior test lead with John Deere Credit. They live in Waukee, IA. THERESA CULLEN (MASTER’S ’99)

graduated in July with

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a Ph.D. in instructional systems technology and a minor in science education from Indiana University. She is now an assistant professor in the instructional psychology and technology program at the University of Oklahoma. She can be contacted at tacullen@gmail. com. KIMBERLY ZOOK HO

and her husband, Gordon, announce the birth of Stella Rose and Maxwell Joseph on June 30. Kimberly is owner/ president of You’re Invited Wedding and Event Planning. Gordon is owner/ president of Innovative Solutions Consulting Group. They live in Overland Park, KS. MATT AND DANIELLE PILLOW JOHNSON (’98)

announce the birth of Brooklyn Sierra on May 31. She joins Hunter. They live in Maryville. PAUL AND TERRI GILLISPIE (’95) KEMNA

announce the birth of Riley Jane on April 18. Paul is in management with Scholastic Inc., and Terri teaches biology in the Neosho R-5 School District. They live in Neosho. KEVIN AND DARCY MICKELSON (’95) MARET

live in O’Fallon with their son, Alexander, 2. Kevin is assistant director of bands and director of percussion studies at McKendree College in Lebanon, IL. In addition to teaching, he assists with the

Marching Bearcat Band, specifically the drum line, and is in charge of the McKendree Pep Band. CODY AND MELISSA NEWMAN (MASTER’S ’99)

have opened C & G Education Station in Maryville, a one-stop shop for educational supplies. They named the store after their two children, Cade, 2, and Gabriella, 3. Cody also works in the community relations office at St. Francis Hospital and Health Services in Maryville. NICOLA HENSLER RICCI

is a clinical and outpatient dietitian with the U.S. Federal Government. She lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

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HEATHER BADER DOYLE

and her husband, Brett, have two children. Brandon Xavier is 2, and their daughter was born Jan. 16. They live in O’Fallon. SCOTTE HANSEN

is the director of youth and children’s ministry at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE. His wife, Annie, is a teacher at Christ Kids Childcare. They live in Lincoln, NE. SCOTT PUMMELL

is sports editor of the St. Joseph News-Press. He has been with the News-Press for 12 years and has been the assistant city editor the past five years. RYAN WYLLIE

and Kelly Hallihan were married Aug. 13, 2005, in Des Moines,

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IA. Kelly is a seventhgrade teacher in the Johnston (IA) Community School District and is completing a master’s degree. Ryan is an environmental scientist at MWH in Des Moines, IA. They live in Urbandale, IA. TODD AND JENNIFER ROSBOROUGH (’98) ZYMBALL

announce the birth of Sydney Nicole on Feb. 2. She joins Courtney Michele, 3. They live in Shawnee, KS.

1998

COLLEEN COOKE (MASTER’S ’05)

is the director of communication at Bishop Miege High School in Fairway, KS.

He previously was the assistant director of the Missouri-Kansas Regional Planning Commission in St. Joseph. AMY SHUTT REIMAN

and her husband, Brad, announce the birth of Gabriel Luke on Jan. 3. He joins Noah Bradley, 4. Amy is a licensed marketing assistant/administrative assistant with Clay County Farm Bureau. Brad teaches sixth grade at Spencer (IA) Community Schools. They live in Spencer, IA. PEGGY SKROH

is an account supervisor at Bernstein-Rein Advertising Inc. in Kansas City.

and David Kretz were married Feb. 28 in Las Vegas, NV. Peggy is in sales with American TV and Appliance, and David is manager of American TV and Appliance. They live in Madrid, IA.

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MICHAEL SMITH (MASTER’S)

JANA CRAIN

and Erin Russell were married March 31 in Scottsdale, AZ. They live and work in Chicago, IL. KIMBERLY LINVILLE (MASTER’S ’00)

and Jeffery Archer were married June 17 in Excelsior Springs. Kimberly is a fourth-grade teacher at Prairie Point Elementary in the Park Hill School District, and Jeff owns the Kansas City branch of Critter Control, a wildlife damage control business. They live in Kansas City. TYE PARSONS

is the executive director of the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments in Maryville.

is the women’s basketball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. He previously was head coach at Moberly Area Community College where he recorded a 102-34 overall record. He and his wife, Melanie, live in Little Rock, AR, with their son, Cooper. ROD (ATTD.) AND AMY MOUTRAY (MASTER’S ’05) WOLF

announce the birth of Delaney Rae on May 2. She joins Alexandra, 3. Amy is a math teacher in the North Andrew School District in Rosendale, and Rod is a computer technician for Herzog Contracting in St. Joseph. They live in Barnard.

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Straight from a Student:

10 things you should do your freshman year … at least according to Curtis Dedman

1

Wear something crazy to a Bearcat football game, or to all of them. One must look crazy to act crazy for the Bearcats.

2

Feast on the buffet at Pagliai’s. It’s a great place for pizza, and their pasta and side dishes are my favorite.

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With his chest painted and a megaphone in hand, sophomore Curtis Dedman and his friends transform into ultimate Bearcat football fans on game day.

Keep everyone awake during finals week by blasting the Backstreet Boys from your room. Playing the Backstreet Boys at anytime is funny, but during finals week it really lightens the stressful mood.

4

Build a loft to save space, and then try not to fall out of it. This happened to me, and I nearly broke my hand and spent the rest of the year sleeping on my futon.

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Get your groove on at Shindigg. It’s a riproaring good time! It’s a country dance where they play everything from the Electric Slide to the theme from “Space Jam.” 1999

BARRY AND STACY SANCHELLI (’00) AUDSLEY

announce the birth of Anthony Michael on Aug. 18, 2005. Barry is a software engineer at Sprint Nextel in Overland Park, KS, and Stacy teaches middle school English at Wheatridge Middle School in Gardner, KS. KIM BUCHAN

works for MasterCard in Reykjavik, Iceland, and will be pursuing a graduate degree in London next year.

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RANCE AND BRYLIE BURCH (’00) CARLSON

live in Liberty. Rance received an MBA from Avila University and is an investment representative with Edward Jones Investments in Liberty. Brylie has a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and is the manager of human resources with Service Management Group in Kansas City. They are expecting their first child in March.

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Order Domino’s pizza to be delivered … across the street from the restaurant.

Eat the “Pounder” at K & T Bar and Grill in Parnell. A whole pound of beef on a bun is always a challenge. Get to know all of your floor mates. Networking is the best thing you can do now, and you may need their help in the future. If not, you have some lifelong friends.

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Go to a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting. You may not be a Christian, but Crusade meetings aren’t just for Christians, they are for anyone who wants to attend. You can sing, watch people make fools of themselves and listen to a different speaker every week.

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Go to the Toolbox. Come hang out, watch movies or play games.

Curtis Dedman is a sophomore at Northwest. He is currently undecided on his major, but said he is leaning toward broadcasting. Dedman is involved in Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and intramural sports. He also is a resident assistant and a DJ at X106. He spent last summer participating in the Juneau Men’s Summer Project. He worked for Alaska Travel Adventures booking kayaking and rafting tours. He also worked as a shore representative and participated in community outreach. ■

STEVEN FARIBORZ

and his wife, Tracey, announce the birth of twin boys, Andres and Brendan, on June 21. Steven is a video editor at the University of MissouriKansas City’s Multimedia Technology Services and freelances for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals Jumbotron crews. JENNIFER REYNOLDS HARE

and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of Andrew on March 21. He joins Kate, 2. Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom,

and Tim is a tile installer. They live in Omaha, NE. MISTY CAMPBELL MAUZEY (MASTER’S ’01)

and her husband, Rich, announce the birth of Mattingly on Feb. 1. She joins Jeter, 2. Misty is a math teacher and head girls’ track coach in the St. Joseph School District. Rich is in sales with Pepsi Americas. They live in St. Joseph. JERRY NEVINS

announces the birth of a son, Sawyer. Jerry works for State Farm Insurance.

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LARA SCHULENBERG SMITH

BOB RICE ◆

JARED WATSON

JACOB GREEN

completed the Summer Programme in English Literature through the University of Oxford. She attended Oxford on scholarship through the English Speaking UnionKansas City branch. Lara teaches English in the Belton School District.

announces the birth of a son, Alex. Bob is with the public defenders office in Chillicothe.

completed a master’s degree in pastoral counseling at Boston University in May and is completing another master’s degree in criminal justice from BU.

is a naval designer. He works on the design of stealth ships at General Dynamics in Maine.

WADE AND LINDA MCCAMPBELL (‘00) STERLING

live in Fayette with their son, Cale. Linda completed a Ph.D. in sport psychology/sports studies from the University of Kansas in 2005. She is an assistant professor of psychology at Central Methodist University. Wade is an area manager with Countrywide Specialty Lending Group.

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SARAH GOWDY FRINK

announces the birth of Hannah Renae on April 6. Sarah is a store manager for Safeway in Medford, OR. KEVIN KING

is the 6 p.m. news producer at KSDK News Channel 5 in St. Louis. He previously was at KWCH 12 in Wichita, KS, producing the 10 p.m. news. THOMAS KIRKLAND AND KELLY PIERSON (’02, ’03)

were married July 23, 2005, in Maryville. They live in Columbia. SUZETTE REED (MASTER’S ’05)

is a high school math teacher and assistant coach for cross country and girls’ track in the Clarinda (IA) Community School District. She and her husband, Robert, have two children, Kennedy, 3, and Kaleb, 3.

JULIE TREADMAN

is an account executive at FLSConnect specializing in voter/constituent communication. Julie has been with the Republican National Committee in Washington since 2000.

2001

TOBIE RANDALL BOHANNON

is the preschool teacher in the Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District and provides the Parents as Teachers services. BECKY KONDRAS BRIGGS

is an internship coordinator for probation and parole in Kansas City. JAMIE BRITZ DROEGE

received a master’s degree in human service agency management from Lindenwood University. She is the executive director for the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce.

and Nathan Martin were married June 10, 2005, in Kansas City. Lesley teaches in the North Kansas City School District, and Nathan is employed at the Cheesecake Factory. They live in North Kansas City.

CHRISTINE EAGAN WOLF

BRIANNE KIGER HUNTER

is a clinical laboratory scientist at Tampa (FL) General Hospital in the Molecular Diagnostics Lab.

and her husband, Jared, announce the birth of Wyatt James on March 4. Brianne teaches social studies in the Northeast Nodaway School District, and Jared is the sign shop manager at Northwest. They live in Maryville.

ERIN GILMORE WILLIAMS

2002

ZACK BOMAN

teaches high school in North Kansas City.

MELISSA BARRY MULLOCK

and her husband, Ryan, announce the adoption of a son, Samuel. He was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on July 27, 2005, and was welcomed home May 23, 2006. In addition, they announce the birth of Andrew on May 1. Jamie is a kindergarten teacher in the Harrisonville School District. They live in Harrisonville.

JENNY GIFFIN DAVEY ◆

SCOTT MAGDZIAK ◆

and Justin Wise were married Aug. 18. Kerry is a project associate for the Central Iowa Tobacco-free Partnership, and Justin is an intern pastor and attends seminary. They live in West Des Moines, IA.

graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School in May 2005 and is a commercial real estate lawyer with Posinelli Shelton Welte Suelthaus PC in Kansas City. KATHERINE PHILLIPS NOVAK

is a legal counsel in the Labor Relations Division of Union Pacific. She and her husband, Grant, live in Omaha, NE.

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LESLEY HOSTETTER

and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of Ledger Robert on April 3. He joins Landon, 2. Jeff is the internet sales manager at Cecil Myers Mitsubishi, and Jenny is the campaign manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They live in St. Joseph. KERRY FINNEGAN

TROY FORBES (MASTER’S)

and his wife, Tethnie, are assistant coaches for the Lake Superior State University men’s and women’s basketball programs. They previously were the assistant coaches at Elmhurst College in Illinois for four years.

is moving back to Maryville with her husband and daughter, Morgan, who was born in February. MARIO (ATTD ’00-’02) AND PRECIOUS TILLMAN PORRAS

were married in October 2003. Precious is the program associate of the Multicultural Resource Center at the University of Kansas. TRU-KECHIA SMITH

is a transitional case manager for the Kansas City Health Department working with incarcerated prisoners with HIV.

■ The Missouri Academy of

Science, Mathematics and Computing was established in 2000 – the only one of its type in Missouri and one of only 15 in the nation. The Academy is an accelerated, residential program on the Northwest campus for academically talented high school juniors and seniors. ■ Eight percent of Northwest

students belong to a Greek social sorority or fraternity. Northwest’s Greek system is comprised of six sororities and nine fraternities. During the 2005-2006 academic year, the University’s Greek community completed 18,000 service hours and raised $34,000 for philanthropies.

COURTNEY JACOBSEN WATSON

earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University in May.

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BRETT WELLHAUSEN AND MELISSA GIZA (’03)

NICOLAS VASQUEZ (MASTER’S ’04)

were married July 30, 2005, in Creston, IA. Brett works for Wellhausen Farms and Feedlots and is involved in farming and cattle feeding. Melissa is an auditor with the Iowa State Auditor’s office. They live near Clarinda, IA.

and Lindsey Scheib were married July 8 in Oregon, MO. Nic is a vocal music teacher in the Maryville R-II School District. Lindsey is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in vocal music education at Northwest. They live in Maryville.

SARA HENKE WHITE

and her husband, Brandon, announce the birth of Isabella Gracelee on June 28. She joins Chandra, Travis, Garrett, Alexandra and Julianna. CASEY WICKSTROM

is in the master’s program in rhetorical communication at Ball State University. He also announces the arrival of a son in February.

2003

MICHAEL BISSEN AND LAURA GEORGE

were married June 3. Michael is employed with the Cerner Corporation in Kansas City, and Laura is employed at State Street Bank and Trust, Kansas City. ERIC HOPP

is a licensed sales representative with Rick Hopp Agency at American Family Insurance in St. Joseph. JENNIFER SPRECKELMEYER MEYER ◆

and her husband, Tim, announce the birth of Ean Miles on April 16. Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom, and Tim farms. They live in Maryville.

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SCOTT WINKLER AND NICOLE BAXLEY (’04)

were married Oct. 8, 2005, in Salisbury. Scott farms and is a Pioneer Seed dealer. Nicole is the advertising manager at the Salisbury Press-Spectator. They live in Salisbury. KELLI ZONA

is a retail credit analyst at Mercedes-Benz Financial in Irvine, CA.

2004

KRISTI ALLEN

has begun her MPA program at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She works in the Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney’s office in Maryville. JENNIFER BAUMLI

and Travis Roderick were married July 16, 2005, in Maryville. Jennifer is a children’s service worker with the state of Missouri, and Travis is employed with Leaverton Auto. They live in Maryville. CHRISTY FORNEY

is grants administrator for the Maryville Department of Public Safety.

DANIEL HARDING

received the Missouri National Guard Long Service Ribbon in honor of his fifth year of service from the Headquarters Service Battery of the 1st Battalion 129th Field Artillery. ADAM AND VALERIE LEMKE HUNT

were married July 7, 2004. Adam is a preschool teacher at ABC Development Center, and Valerie is the associate director of development for the University of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc. SARAH WHITHORN PEARSON

is chair of the elementary/ middle school foreign language program at Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools. Her husband, Matthew, is a youth director at Trinity Lutheran Church in Papillion, NE. KRISTEN RHODES

is director of marketing with the North American Bison Cooperative, the nation’s leading bison producer. NICHOLAS WRAY AND SARAH STIENS (’06)

were married June 4, 2005, in Maryville. Nicholas is pursuing a master’s degree in school counseling at Northwest and is a counselor in the South Nodaway School District. Sarah is a teller at US Bank. They live in Maryville. SARAH RICE WOODWARD ◆

is working in the Washington office of Rep. Sam Graves as a scheduler/tour director.

2005

SEAN BERGER

is an interactive designer/ programmer at BernsteinRein Advertising Inc. in Kansas City. CHRISTY POWELL ENDRESS

is the human resources generalist at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She and her husband, Ryan, live in Lenexa, KS. ADAM GILLESPIE

has completed his first year at St. Louis University Law School and is beginning work on a master’s degree in health administration. He is a law ambassador at SLU and gives tours to prospective law students. JAMI LONGENECKER HUCKEBA

is an administrative assistant at Canyon Hills Community Church in the Seattle area. RORY JACKSON

and Heather Wiederholt were married Oct. 22, 2005, in Maryville. Rory is a counselor in the North Andrew School District and is pursuing a master’s degree. Heather is enrolled in the medical assistant program at Vatterott College in St. Joseph. JORDAN ORSCHELN

is a youth specialist with the state of Missouri working with delinquent sex offenders. He will travel to China next year to teach English.

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BRANDON RIDDER

is a programmer analyst with Rural Sourcing Inc. in Rock Port. GRANT VENABLE

and Rachel Taylor were married July 9 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Grant works at the University of Missouri.

2006

LINDSAY BLOHN

is deputy communications director for the Pete Ricketts for Senate campaign in Nebraska.

79, died Sept. 2, 2005, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a teacher prior to her marriage and was a Navy wife and mother. ROGER BRITTON ’78

49, died July 2 in Ogden, IA. He retired in 1999 from teaching due to ALS. WILLIAM BROWN ’58

74, died July 25 in Urbandale, IA. He retired in 1985 as president and CEP of Western International, a worldwide producer of lawn and garden equipment. JOHN CARPENTER ’77

51, died May 23 in St. Joseph. He was vice president of technical affairs with Phoenix Scientific from 1991 to 2005. JOHN COX ’38

90, died May 25 in Iowa City, IA. He retired in 1985 after 27 years in the admissions office at the University of Iowa. LARRY DOWNING ’67

62, died July 11 in Raymore. He spent 37 years at Consolidated District No. 4 in Grandview as an English teacher, administrator and hearings administrator. FREIDA ABPLANALP ELWICK ’49

92, died June 2 in Belton. She was a teacher in the

CASSIE VORTHMANN

is a residential rehabilitation specialist with Community Alliance in Omaha, NE.

and Brian Reed were married May 20 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Cassie plans to attend nursing school, and Brian is employed with Nodaway Township in Burlington Junction.

SCOTT HARVEY

is the vocal music teacher at the high school and middle school in the Hannibal Public School District.

In Memoriam ANNIE LOGAN AVERILL ’46

LYDIA DOMBROWSKI

Worth County R-III School District for more than 40 years.

divisional chairman in Lake Jackson, TX. He retired in 1975.

MARY ANN SCHOOLER FARRENS ’47

JESSE MASTERS ’57

77, died May 13 in St. Joseph. She taught 44 years before her retirement. MARILYN FRIZZELL ’61

67, died May 1. She was a kindergarten teacher in the North Kansas City School District for 33 years, retiring in 1994. GLADYS GRUBB GAMEL ’63

85, died Aug. 21 in Hopkins. She taught for 40 years, the last 25 in the North Nodaway School District. ANN EICKHOLT HEFLIN ’84

53, died April 20 in Maryville. She was an LPN at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville for 16 years. BETTY HUTSON HUBBARD ’52 (HORACE MANN)

71, died April 27. She was employed with the former Sisters Hospital in St. Joseph until 1973 when she left to help run the family farm. CATON LAKE ’39

95, died June 20 in St. Joseph. He had lived in Lake Jackson, TX, most of his life. He was a math consultant in the Brazosport Independent School District in Freeport, TX, and Brazosport College

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a homemaker and a retired teacher from the Chillicothe R-II School District.

75, died Dec. 11, 2005. He retired as an executive with Hartford Insurance Co. WAYNE MCQUERRY ’49

83, died April 21 in Orange, CA. He became a Navy pilot in 1945 and retired as commander from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1980. He was a communications specialist at North American Aviation, which later became Rockwell International. He worked on Apollo and space shuttle projects, retiring in 1990 after 30 years. EVELYN MEEK MCWILLIAMS ’57

92, died Feb. 2 in Englewood, CO. VERNELLE BAUER O’MALLEY ’45

82, died March 28 in Jefferson City. She was a homemaker. ALETHA ROGERS PITTS ’58 (HORACE MANN ’55)

68, died April 30 in Maryville. She taught in Rosendale and was a substitute teacher in the Maryville School District for many years. MILDRED HOOKER RENSCH ’66

86, died June 16 in Kansas City. She was

CAROL CUMMINGS SKOGLUND ’57

87, died May 18 in Maryville. She retired from the St. Joseph School District, having taught for 34 years. JAMES SMELTZER

69, died July 9 in Maryville. He retired from Northwest in 2003 as a professor of physics and was the former adviser of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. ROBERTA UTTERBACK ’39

91, died May 1 in Greenville, MI. She taught in public schools in Missouri, Denver, CO, and Saginaw and Ann Arbor, MI. She retired in 1979 from Ohio State University where she was an associate professor of education for 35 years.

Let us know

If you learn of the death of a Northwest graduate, please submit in writing or via news clipping the name of the deceased (and maiden name, if appropriate), year(s) of graduation from Northwest, date of death, age, city of death, city of residence and a brief listing of accomplishments. In addition, submit your relationship to the deceased and your daytime telephone number to the Office of Alumni Relations, 800 University Dr., Maryville, MO 64468-6001, fax to (660) 562-1990 or e-mail alumni@nwmissouri. edu. No pictures please. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. ■

MORRIS WALTON ’50

85, died May 27 in St. Joseph. He taught in Amity, Fillmore and Faucett and retired in 1980 as librarian at Savannah High School. WILLIAM YAUCH ’52

died April 5 in Batesville, AR. He was retired from a managerial career at Batesville White Line and Jayco Construction.

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Alumni Events

For up-to-date campus events, visit www.nwmissouri.edu. For more information on alumni events, contact (660) 562-1248 or www.nwmissouri.edu/alumni. For complete winter sports schedules and the latest information on Bearcat athletics, visit www.northwestbearcats.com. Call the Student Services Center at (660) 562-1212 for ticket information.

Dec. 1 KC Alumni Chapter After Hours, 5-9 p.m., The Quaff, 1010 Broadway Dec. 7 Nebraska/Western Iowa Alumni Chapter Thirsty Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Old Chicago, 1111 Harney, Omaha Dec. 8 St. Joseph Alumni Chapter After Hours 5:30-7 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 Woodbine Rd. Dec. 15 Winter Commencement, 7 p.m., Bearcat Arena Jan. 3-7 Tourin’ Bearcats Ski Trip Jan. 4 Nebraska/Western Iowa Alumni Chapter Thirsty Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Old Chicago, 1111 Harney, Omaha Jan. 5 KC Alumni Chapter After Hours, 5-9 p.m., The Quaff, 1010 Broadway Jan. 12 St. Joseph Alumni Chapter After Hours 5:30-7 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 Woodbine Rd. Feb. 1 Nebraska/Western Iowa Alumni Chapter Thirsty Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Old Chicago, 1111 Harney, Omaha Feb. 2 KC Alumni Chapter After Hours, 5-9 p.m., The Quaff, 1010 Broadway Feb. 4 Maryville Chapter hosts Super Bowl Party Feb. 9 St. Joseph Alumni Chapter After Hours 5:30-7 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 Woodbine Rd. March 1 Nebraska/Western Iowa Alumni Chapter Thirsty Thursdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Old Chicago, 1111 Harney, Omaha March 2 KC Alumni Chapter After Hours, 5-9 p.m., The Quaff, 1010 Broadway March 9 St. Joseph Alumni Chapter After Hours 5:30-7 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 Woodbine Rd. March 10 KC Alumni Chapter, Snake Saturday Parade, North Kansas City

Jan. 8-26

PAC - Performing Arts Center CJT - Charles Johnson Theatre

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Jan. 3 Basketball vs. Missouri Western, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 Basketball vs. Pittsburg State, 1:30/3:30 p.m. Jan. 17 Basketball vs. Truman State, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 Basketball vs. Emporia State, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 Basketball vs. University of Central Missouri, 1:30/3:30 p.m. Feb. 14 Basketball vs. Washburn, 1:30/3:30 p.m. Feb. 17 Basketball vs. Missouri Southern, 1:30/3:30 p.m. Feb. 24 Basketball vs. Fort Hays State, 5:30/7:30 p.m. March 2-4 MIAA Basketball Tournament, Kansas City

Miscellaneous Events

Nov. 18 Jazz Ensemble concert, 5 p.m. CJT Nov. 19 Tower Choir/University Chorale concert, 3 p.m., PAC Nov. 28 Encore: “Cats,” 7:30 p.m., PAC Dec. 2 ABC Kwanzaa dinner, Wesley Center Dec. 3 Wind Symphony concert, 3 p.m., CJT Dec. 5 Northwest Orchestra concert, 8 p.m., CJT Dec. 8-9 Yuletide Feaste, 6:30 p.m., J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom Dec. 15 Commencement, 7 p.m., Bearcat Arena

Every year, Northwest’s art department faculty display their most recent work at the DeLuce Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit features a variety of media, including painting, large- and small-scale sculpture, graphic design, printmaking, paper and fiber art, ceramics, photography and digital media. This acrylic piece by Paul Falcone, associate professor of art, is titled “Creation Suite No 3.”

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Jan. 8 All Art Faculty Exhibit opens, DeLuce Fine Arts Gallery Jan. 25 Encore: “Wonderful Town,” 7:30 p.m., PAC Jan.29 Dale Pereira Ceramics Exhibit opens, DeLuce Fine Arts Gallery Feb. 1 Guest Artist Recital: West Point Trombone Quartet, 8 p.m., CJT Feb. 3 Encore: Hungarian Folk Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., PAC Feb. 5 Distinguished Lecture: Alex Gibney “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” 8 p.m., PAC Feb. 15 Northwest Jazz Ensemble concert, 8 p.m., CJT Feb. 16 Fiesta de Culturas, 6 p.m., J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom Feb. 24 Wind Symphony/ Symphonic Band concert, 7 p.m., CJT Feb. 26 Aristotle Georgides Sculpture Exhibit opens, DeLuce Fine Arts Gallery March 1-4 Theatre: “Glass Menagerie,” 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), PAC March 10 Northwest Jazz Ensemble concert, 5 p.m., CJT March 12 Distinguished Lecture: Norah Vincent “Self-Made Man,” 8 p.m., PAC March 14 Faculty Recital: Dr. Anthony Olson, piano, 8 p.m., CJT March 16 Northwest Dance Company spring show, 7:30 p.m., PAC March 29-30 Theatre: “The Yellow Boat,” 7:30 p.m., PAC

Bill and Myra Wedlock Warshauer

Lasting Legacies Bill ’76 and Myra Wedlock (attd.) Warshauer recently had their memories of Northwest sparked, in an Atlanta, Ga., airport of all places. It was there that the couple came across two former Northwest faculty members who were influential to them when they were students at Northwest – Dr. Virgil Albertini and Dr. Jim Redd. It was an enjoyable impromptu reunion for all, and Myra said she was amazed Dr. Albertini still remembered her name, more than 20 years after she was a student in his class. Shortly after the coincidental meeting, the Warshauers knew they wanted to do something to help Northwest, the institution that brought many great people into their lives. The couple set up a provision in their estate plans to name Northwest as a beneficiary, with the funds being Bequest

One of the easiest planned gifts to create and simplest to implement, the will bequest allows you to give any percentage of your estate as a charitable gift, when a current gift of real estate or cash might not otherwise be feasible. To find out more information about how to include Northwest in your will, or if you have already named Northwest as a beneficiary, please contact the Office of University Advancement at (660) 562-1248.

directed to the post-eligibility scholarship support initiative for athletics. “We had a good friend, Don Nelson, who needed to move to Kansas City and student teach to complete his coursework, and he couldn’t afford to move, so he never graduated. That memory, and the memory of so many great people at Northwest like Virgil Albertini, Jim Redd, Dick Buckridge and Bob Iglehart, sparked our interest in helping Northwest student athletes. We are impressed with the graduation rate of the athletes, so we know our gift will be put to good use.” The Warshauers split their time between their home in Richmond, Va., where they have lived for 25 years, and their home in Maui, Hawaii. Consider These Gift Opportunities:

Very easy to set up Provide a gift to Northwest in an amount you feel is appropriate and still provide for your loved ones ■ Estate tax deduction ■ Able to maintain control of your assets ■ Provide for a cause you deem worthy at Northwest ■ Membership in the James H. Lemon Heritage Society ■ Leave a lasting legacy at Northwest ■ ■

Please contact the Office of University Advancement at (660) 562-1248 or advance@nwmissouri.edu for more details on becoming a member of the James H. Lemon Heritage Society.

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Scotland is a country of majestic scenery and rich with medieval history. The Tourin’ Bearcats’ guided tour starts in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, travels north to Broadford and Inverness and back to Dundee and Edinburgh.

Spectacular Scotland

Includes: • Airfare and airport transfers • 9 days • 7 full Scottish breakfasts, 5 three-course dinners • Ferry across the Sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye • Visit the subtropical gardens at Inverewe • Visitor center at Culloden Moor

August 1-9, 2007 $2,498 per person*

• Guided tour of a whiskey distillery in the Highlands • Visit St. Andrews Golf Course • Coffee and shortbread at the Scone Palace • Guided sightseeing at the Edinburgh Castle, including the world-renowned Military Tattoo • Guided tour of the World Heritage Site at New Lanark

*Tourin’ Bearcat trips have been filling up fast. Sign up now because this excursion is limited to 40 travelers. A $400 deposit is due by April 4, 2007.

If interested, contact the Northwest Alumni Association at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248.

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