K-Stater Magazine, Spring 2020

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Spring 2020 • Vol. 69, No. 3

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CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • •

COVERING THE CHIEFS

4 First Look 6 Things to Do 8 Talk Back 9 Mailbox 10 Around K-State 2 2 Wildcat Kids 42 KSU Foundation 62 Class Notes 70 In Memoriam 80 Last Look 82 K-S-U Photos

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Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs

Whammy! Kansas City Chiefs ambassador Shawn Barber, comedian David Koechner and BJ Kissel ’06 host a Kansas City Chiefs pregame show live from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kissel is the official reporter for the Kansas City Chiefs.

K-State Communications and Marketing

24 THE REFLECTING POOL

42 KSU FOUNDATION

30 WILDCATS HELPING WICHITA

4 6 BUILDING A COMMUNITY

3 4 MEET THE CHIEFS REPORTER

5 0 SUIT FOR THE STARS

3 8 BASEBALL’S TOP ’CAT

54 K-STATE ROTC

The university has a plan to add a throwback element to the gardens

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Views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Association board of directors or staff.

Correspondence related to the K-Stater should be directed to the editor. For membership information, call Dee Tebbutt at 785-532-5078. Address changes and news of births, deaths, marriages or job changes should be directed to Alumni Records.

The K-Stater is printed by LSC Communications, Liberty, Mo. Advertising information is located on the web at www.k-state. com/K-Stater. Canadian return mail address: Station A, P.O. Box 54, Windsor, Ontario N9A 6J5. K-Stater (ISSN-10761934), the alumni magazine for Kansas State University Alumni Association members, is published four times a year (spring, summer, fall, winter) by the K-State Alumni Association, 100 Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506-1001. Periodicals postage paid at Manhattan, Kan., and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Alumni Records, 100 Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506-1001.

FEATURES Wichita Police Department recognizes three K-Staters for heroic service BJ Kissel ’06 turned a hobby of sports writing into a career with the Chiefs Entering his second season, Coach Pete Hughes sets eyes on successes

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Goldsteins’ generosity shown through the community they helped build K-State First makes path for students to learn to be successful, thrive in college Kristine Larson Davis ’15 is helping build the next generation spacesuit ROTC students at K-State balance coursework while serving their country

On the cover: Kristine Larson Davis ’15, a spacesuit engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, wears a ground prototype of NASA’s new Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) during a demonstration of the suit Oct. 15, 2019, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The xEMU suit improves on the suits previously worn on the moon during the Apollo era and those currently in use for spacewalks outside the International Space Station. It will be worn by the first woman and next man as they explore the moon as part of the agency’s Artemis program. (Photo courtesy of NASA/Joel Kowsky)

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• • THINGS TO DO • • • • • • • • 15

Veterinary Medicine Commencement MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Undergraduate Commencement MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Southwest Kansas Catbacker Event LIBERAL, KANSAS

Grad Bash

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David Mayes ’96, K-State Alumni Association

Finney County Catbacker Event GARDEN CITY, KANSAS

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Solomon Valley Dinner

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Grad Expo MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Spring Break ALL CAMPUSES

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Alumni Fellows Reception

BELOIT, KANSAS

Robinson Family Multicultural Awards Luncheon MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Chicago Presidential Social CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

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International Grad Celebration MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Dodge City Catbacker Event DODGE CITY, KANSAS

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Northwest Kansas Catbacker Event COLBY, KANSAS

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Hays Catbacker Event HAYS, KANSAS

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Topeka Area Catbacker Event

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MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Southeast Kansas Catbacker Event

Alumni Fellows Banquet

Lavender Graduation

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MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS

MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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South Central Kansas Dinner

For Sophomores Only

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All-University Open House MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Anderson, Jurich and Graduate Awards Luncheon MANHATTAN, KANSAS

Class Ring Ceremony

Grad Bash

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Polytechnic Commencement SALINA, KANSAS

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Graduate School Commencement MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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PITTSBURG, KANSAS

Ag Education 50 Year Reunion MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Purple Pack Catbacker Event ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS

Wichita Area Catbacker Event WICHITA, KANSAS

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Kansas City Catbacker Event OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

Nemaha County Catbacker Event SENECA, KANSAS

Visit k-state.com/calendar for more Alumni Association events and details.

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ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kendal Frazier ’73, Centennial, Colo., chair Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins ’96, Washington, D.C., chair-elect Sylvia White Robinson ’71, Kansas City, Kan., past chair

The first warm day I could lay in the lawn beside Hale and study in the sun.

Maura Wery ’12 Kansas City, Missouri

Terms expire in 2020 Debra Downing Ball ’81, Eureka, Kan. Candace Hart Duncan ’75, Bethesda, Md. William Keller ’72, Pratt, Kan. Calvin Mayfield ’92, Kansas City, Kan. Skye Hang Nguyen ’97, Olathe, Kan. Terms expire in 2021 Frank Hernandez III ’92, Houston, Texas Debbie Leckron Miller ’75, Council Grove, Kan. Dr. Jeff Luty ’89, Abilene, Kan. Cmdr. Tim Oswalt ’93, Oak Harbor, Wash.

Terms expire in 2022 Chancy Montera Love ’07, Denver, Colo.

Rich Macha ’80, Wilmington, Del. Lori Francis Rogge ’94, Leonardville, Kan. Mike Simms ’89, Kansas City, Mo. Brent Wiedeman ’97, ’05, Colby, Kan. Terms expire in 2023 Dr. Curt Coffman ’90, Phoenix, Ariz.

Jeff Ellison ’90, St. Joseph, Mo. Jody Isch Lancaster ’88, Ottawa, Kan. Zach Maier ’09, New York, N.Y. Suze Brink Parker ’81, ’83, Overland Park, Kan. Standing directors Richard Myers ’65, Manhattan, Kan., K-State president Carl Ice ’79, Westlake, Texas, chairman, board of directors, KSU Foundation Curt Frasier ’73, Beloit, Kan., treasurer Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, Manhattan, Kan., secretary Jansen Penny, Burlington, Colo., student body president Keaton Petite, Junction City, Kan., Student Alumni Board president Greg Willems, Manhattan, Kan., ex officio member, president and CEO, KSU Foundation

WE ASKED ALUMNI: TELL US YOUR FAVORITE SPRING SEMESTER MEMORIES FROM YOUR TIME AT K-STATE?

Watching the trees get their blooms when it went from winter to spring as I walked around campus on a beautiful spring day.

Heather Rikoric Sulham ’10 Topeka, Kansas

Skipping classes the first warm day for Pillsbury!

Meghan McFee Huber ’11 Garden City, Kansas

Talk Back My wife, girlfriend at the time, (Kindra Magnett Hamlin ’05) and I played in the snow on the first snow day in like 20 years.

We had that field where the business building is now all to ourselves.

Eddie Hamlin ’03, ’05 Overland Park, Kansas

Watch Facebook for future questions to Talk Back.

Scheduling all spring classes for mornings so we could “lay out” starting in March and get a tan.

Karen Kershaw Canfield ’76 Blanchard, Oklahoma

K-STATER MAGAZINE STAFF

Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, publisher Salena Sauber ’09, director of communications Tim Schrag ’12, editor Maria Childs ’14, assistant editor/designer Ashley Pauls, assistant editor/Class Notes Terin Walters ’05, production assistance Kendall Ens, production assistance

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Coming back to campus and immediately hanging out with my best friends I met during my time at K-State!

Tyler Lee ’19 Conway, Arkansas

I contracted the German measles during finals week spring semester of my freshman year. I was put in quarantine in Lafene and not even family members could enter my room. One night friends brought me Vern’s donuts and tossed them to me through the window!

Lisa Mattson Smith ’79 Overland Park, Kansas

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Alumni Excellence recipient enjoyed entire issue

From Wheat Fields to

Dear Tim: The White House We just received our issue of K-Stater with your article in it. And boy, is it terrific. From the photos to your excellent article. In fact, the entire magazine is remarkable. Thank you so much for your interview. I am really proud of the article, and I’m making copies for family and friends everywhere. All the best, Tim. Marlin Fitzwater ’65, ’15 Deale, Maryland Two-time presidential press secretary, well-known journalist Marlin Fitzwater named 2019 Alumni Excellence Award recipient

BY TIM SCHRAG ’12

Portrait by David Mayes

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’96, K-State Alumni Association

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Covering the KSU Auditorium fire for the Topeka Capital-Journal that would a lead to long set Marlin Fitzwater ’65, career in Washington, D.C., ’15 on a path and mass media.

“I wrote the story and fired it off by telephone to the Capital-Journal and it was and my first big-time byline. their front-page story That was the point at which I said, ‘I’m in this for life; he said. this is my profession,’” He would go on to serve as White House press secretary for two presidents, Ronald H.W. Bush, respectively.

Reagan He is the only press secretary to do so by presidential appointment. and George In October, the K-State Alumni Association recognized Fitzwater which recognizes a K-State with the Alumni Excellence graduate whose career, service Award, and achievements exemplify and excellence of the university. the spirit, values In the early 1960s, Fitzwater had left his family farm in Abilene, Kansas, to come University to learn how to Kansas State to be a journalist. During his time he studied under for the Kansas State Collegian C.J. “Chief ” Medlin, sold and later the Manhattan ads Mercury. Along with the worked for Lindsborg News-Record Capital-Journal, he also and Abilene Reflector-Chronicle.

Upon graduation, he was named outstanding journalism graduate by the honorary Chi and set his sights on society Sigma Delta Washington, D.C., because that’s where more reporters in America. lived than anywhere else “And so I just packed up my car and said, ‘Mom, I’m going to go to Washington And I’ll be back when I can to see what it’s all about. fly,’” he said.

He began his career in Washington working in public affairs the Appalachian Regional for various federal agencies, Commission, the U.S. Department including of Transportation, and the Protection Agency. He also Environmental served as deputy assistant secretary for public affairs the Treasury. at the Department of Then in 1983 President Ronald Reagan’s chief of staff, Jim Baker, called Fitzwater to They needed a new press the White House. secretary and reporters around D.C. had recommended him.

“Jim took me in to meet President Reagan who was at his desk working and Jim Baker tells me that you’re the president says, ‘Marlin, willing to come over and help us out in the press operation.’

I’ll do the best I can.’ And I said, ‘Yes, sir. he said, ‘That’s all I can ask, welcome to the administration.’ the White House for 10 I ended up staying in years.”

A standard White House press briefing lasts about an hour. Typically, somewhere reporters have the opportunity between 50 to 75 to grill the person behind the podium about the issues president’s stance. of the day and get the

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Alumni Association member expresses love for 2020 calendar featuring Willie Amy, I received my 2020 K-State calendar today and I must compliment those behind the production of the finished product on the fantastic job they did of featuring Willie throughout each month of the new year! It was such a clever idea to showcase our beloved mascot all around campus bringing attention to so many places.

Willie always brings a smile to those who see him, and that is exactly what will happen as I turn my calendar to a new month throughout the year! Please share my appreciation with those responsible!

Happy Holidays, Janice Kennedy Ryan ’70 Kansas City, Kansas

Mary Bolack ’80, Kansas State Collegian

Editor’s note: We received some great feedback regarding our story on K-State sayings.

Thanks to the help of our readers and University Archivist Cliff Hight, the K-Stater was able to pin-point the origin of the Eat ’Em Up cheer.

The band is hot! Former band director Phil According to a March 1971 Hewett ’70 leads the K-State pep band in a issue of the Kansas State Colle- performance at Ahearn Field House in 1971. gian, the cheer was started by band director Phil Hewett ’70 in response to the Nichols Hall fire.

“What eat-em-up has done is unbelievable,” Hewett told Collegian reporter Ken Conroy ’73. “We used it at the first game after the fire and it’s just tremendous how the crowd responds to this.”

A work of art! Each issue of K-Stater magazine features a coloring page for Future Wildcats of all ages to enjoy. This page was completed by 3 1/2-year-old Kennedy Curd, the grandchild of Rand ’77 and Patti Berney. Encourage your Future Wildcat to complete this issue’s activity (found on page 22) and send an image to k-stater@k-state.com.

Office pride: Kent Oliver ’90, Corpus Christi, Texas, sent us this photo of his 2020 calendar hanging in his office. “My office would not be complete without it,” Oliver wrote.

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1 1 Cat Connections 1 2 From the Archives 1 3 K-Stater Kudos 1 3 K-Staters in Office 16 Alumni Profile 18 Slice of the Little Apple 21 Board Slate

Bryant Kniffin ’13, K-State Marching Band

Bash on Beale: The Pride of Wildcat Land performed to a very friendly crowd of K-State fans during the 2019 AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Bash on Beale Street event. An estimated 23,000 Wildcats were in Memphis,Tennessee, to support the ’Cats. The K-State Alumni Association assisted approximately 200 K-Staters through the official travel program.

Graduate School Dean Carol Shanklin to retire at end of academic year

After more than 30 years of service to K-State, including the last 10-plus years as dean of the Graduate School, Carol Shanklin will retire at the end of June 2020.

Appointed dean of the Graduate School in January 2009 after serving as its interim dean since October 2007, Shanklin coordinates all aspects of graduate education at K-State, including recruitment and retention of graduate students, professional development activities, promoting graduate and professional education, facilitating program 10

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quality and advocating for graduate students. She represents the Graduate School on numerous university committees and task forces. She has mentored more than 100 graduate students and supports K-State’s Graduate Student Council as co-adviser. She currently serves Carol Shanklin on the nomination committee on the Council of Graduate Schools.

“I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve as an advocate

for graduate education at K-State and serving as dean of the Graduate School,” Shanklin said. “I am pleased with the initiatives that have been implemented with the Graduate School team.”

Shanklin joined K-State in 1990 and has taught master’s and doctoral courses in food service and hospitality management. She has served in the dietetics profession for more than 40 years. She was awarded the Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award from the K-State Alumni Association in 2018 for her support of outreach efforts worldwide in collaboration with the Association.

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CAT Connections K-State Alumni Association members receive a 15% discount at the K-State Campus Store. Members can shop online at kstatecampusstore.com with the discount code: MEMBER15.

When ordering online place code in comments box, not in promo code box.

Mmmm Bacon: The K-State Alumni Association hosted winter 2019 graduates at the Alumni Center for a Grad Breakfast celebration in December. Graduates enjoyed a breakfast served by K-State administrators and camaraderie with their fellow graduates.

Regents approve new name for Department of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design

K-State Alumni Association life members have access to exclusive merchandise. This life membersonly stainless steel 20 oz. tumbler is double-walled with a slide-to-close lid.

The tumblers are $20 each (plus tax, shipping and handling). To purchase, visit k-state.com/ShopPurple.

Download the K-State Alumni Link For Life App k-state.com/App Keep in touch with your fellow Wildcats and stay up-to-date on the latest news from campus.

The former Department of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design was renamed the Department of Interior Design and Fashion Studies effective Jan. 1.

The action was approved by the Council of Chief Academic Officers at the Nov. 20 Kansas Board of Regents meeting. This follows the name change of K-State’s College of Human Ecology to the College of Health and Human Sciences that became effective last year.

“The new name of the college not only appropriately describes our programs, it also better reflects contemporary terminology related to the academic disciplines,” said John Buckwalter, Betty L. Tointon dean of the college. “The new name of the department, interior design and fashion studies, also represents a logical change within the college and better describes this unit.”

The department has maintained attention from national organizations for both the interior design and fashion studies programs for a number of years.

This fall, Fashion-schools.org ranked the apparel marketing specialization 17th nationally among fashion merchandising programs while the apparel design and production specialization was ranked 23rd.

The interior design program was recognized by both DesignIntelligence and Architectural Digest this year.

DesignIntelligence ranked the program eighth among the most admired interior design schools in the nation.

The interior design program was also named a top program from ADPRO, Architectural Digest’s members-only community for design industry professionals.

Five prominent Kansas City leaders join advisory board at Olathe campus

Five new members are joining the advisory board for K-State’s Olathe campus.

The newest members to join the campus’ advisory board are John Bucksath, CEO of KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services; John El-Attrache, global director of science and investigation at Ceva Santé Animale; Katherine Kelly, executive director of Cultivate KC; Roy Loepp ’89, director of quality at Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group; and Shannon Kellner, associate vice president of livestock at Merck Animal Health.

The advisory board is a group comprised of business, industry, government, public education and community leaders.

Board members provide feedback and guidance on educational, research and outreach programs; improvement of facilities, expanding the base of support and working toward the goals of the K-State 2025 strategic plan. They also serve as advocates in the community. Board members actively participate in the continual assessment of the campus progress and the development of university-industry partnerships.

“We are delighted to see our advisory board continue to add new members who are committed to the vitality of the Olathe campus,” said Debbie Thomann Kirchhoff ’86, executive director of strategic initiatives at the Olathe campus. “Our board members have a tremendous wealth of knowledge, ideas and connections that help guide our campus so we can better serve the needs of greater Kansas City and Kansas State University.”

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Details on this unique K-State postcard help determine the year of its origin This image of the K-State campus comes from a large postcard in the archives that measures 3½” x 10½”. Yet, it contains a mystery of an unknown printing date. By looking at a variety of clues, though, we can make an educated guess regarding the year it was created.

One limitation, though, is that works of art do not have to depict a scene accurately. With that caveat in mind, let us see what we can find in this image.

First, there are 16 buildings, a water tower and a smokestack visible. In analyzing construction dates, we can assume the postcard cannot be earlier than 1904, when the Auditorium, Dairy Hall and water tower were completed (No.1 by them). Further, there are buildings built in 1907 and 1908 that are missing from this view, Dickens Hall, Calvin Hall and Leasure Hall (No. 2 where they stand now).

We can assume the postcard likely was not created later than those years, narrowing our timeframe to between 1904 and 1907.

While the back of the postcard is not visible here, it also holds clues. Examining it reveals the publisher as H.

S. Willard & Company from Manhattan, Kansas. It just so happened that Henry Selden Willard 1889 ran a drug store in town at the time and was the younger brother of Julius Terrass Willard 1883, 1886, eponym of Willard Hall.

The back also notes the card was made in Germany, either in Leipzig, Berlin or Dresden. Finally, the maker mark includes three-leaf clovers on each end with letters on each leaf (A, N and C) and “N” and “Y” on each side of the stem.

Some searching online connected those initials with the American News Company based in New York City. With this evidence and some suppositions, it appears H. S. Willard paid the American News Company to create this postcard, which was printed in Germany, so he could sell it in his Manhattan store.

In all these clues, though, none helped us find a more specific date of when this postcard was created and printed.

A final consideration is the size and format of the postcard. It is at least twice the width of standard postcards of the era 3½” x 5½”.

Yet, research on sizes of postcards yielded no clues to

narrow the printing date. What did help, though, was noting the divided back of the card. This alteration meant that in addition to the address on the back, the sender had a separate space for writing a note to the addressee. In the United States, this change did not go into effect until March 1907 when Congress passed an act authorizing the divided back.

By combining all of these clues—the divided back, as well as buildings appearing or not existing in the image—it seems likely that a particular K-State alumnus, H. S. Willard, had the postcard printed in 1907 so he could sell it in his local store.

If you would like to see the postcard for yourself, the Alumni Center also has one that is on display in a case on the third floor. Swing by and take a look the next time you are in the area.

If you would prefer to see the copy in the archives, though, it will be the fall of 2020 before our space in Hale Library is open and the postcard is available there. Either way, enjoy this treasure from more than a century ago!

— Cliff Hight, associate professor and university archivist

The Richard L. D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections has a reading room in 116 Bluemont Hall with some frequently used research collections primarily on university history.

To use these materials, call 785-532-7456, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or email libsc@k-state.edu.

They also have materials online available at lib.k-state.edu/digital-collections

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K-Staters in OFFICE

K-STATER Kudos Soo-Hye Han, associate professor of communication studies, won the 2019 Roderick P. Hart Outstanding Book Award for her book, Votes That Count and Voters Who Don’t: How Journalists Sideline Electoral Participation (Without Even Knowing It).

Gary Clark, interim dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, was selected as a recipient of the 2019 Agricultural and Biological Engineering Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department.

Agustin Muriago, instructor of piano music, recently traveled to China, where he offered master classes and recitals in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.

Wyatt Thompson, Voice of the Wildcats, was named the Kansas Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association for the third straight year in a row.

Clara Wicoff, senior in agricultural economics, is the university’s 15th Marshall Scholar.

Gabriel Bachura ’13, academic adviser for sociology and anthropology, is the recipient of the December Charlie award.

Lorna Marshall ’91 was recognized as the 2019 K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry Distinguished Alumnus.

Matthew Sanderson ’02, ’04, professor of sociology, has been selected as editor-in-chief of Agriculture and Human Values.

These K-Staters have been voted into public office:

U.S. Senate Pat Roberts ’58

U.S. House of Representatives Dr. Roger Marshall ’82

Kansas Senate Edward Berger ’90 (Dist. 34, Hutchinson) Caryn Dwyer Tyson ’87 (Dist. 12, Parker) Tom Hawk ’68, ’70, ’83 (Dist. 22, Manhattan) Anthony Hensley ’88 (Dist. 19, Topeka) Dan Kerschen ’74 (Dist. 26, Garden Plain) Rick Wilborn ’68 (Dist. 35, McPherson)

Kansas House of Representatives David Benson ’86 (Dist. 48, Overland Park) Doug Blex ’69 (Dist. 12, Independence)

J.R. Claeys ’01 (Dist. 69, Salina) Brenda Duncan Dietrich ’75 (Dist. 52, Topeka) Dr. John Eplee ’75 (Dist. 63, Atchison) Shannon Francis ’82 (Dist. 125, Liberal) Ron Highland ’73, ’75, ’85 (Dist. 51, Wamego) Kyle Hoffman ’94 (Dist. 116, Coldwater) Steven Johnson ’88 (Dist. 108, Assaria) J.C. Moore ’77 (Dist. 93, Clearwater) Sydney Naughton Carlin ’00 (Dist. 66, Manhattan) Dr. Bill Pannbacker ’72 (Dist.106, Washington) Tom Phillips ’80, ’83 (Dist. 67, Manhattan) Richard Proehl ’67, ’72 (Dist. 7, Parsons) Alicia Schartz Straub ’00 (Dist. 113, Ellinwood) Renee Shoger Erickson ’93 (Dist. 87, Wichita) Adam Smith ’98 (Dist. 120, Weskan) Jerry Stogsdill ’70, ’73, ’77 (Dist. 21, Prairie Village) Barbara Williams Ballard ’76, ’80 (Dist. 44, Lawrence)

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K-State Athletics partners with Tailgate Guys for football tailgating season

Fans traveling to Manhattan for K-State football games this fall will have access to a convenient new service, thanks to a new partnership between K-State Athletics and Tailgate Guys, the nation’s leader in premium tailgate and event services.

The partnership will allow K-State fans and alumni to save time through a variety of turnkey reserved tailgate package options that include tents, chairs, tables, coolers and other tailgating essentials. Tailgate Guys will operate both the ‘Cat Town’ area as well as a newly designated grass space just outside the northeast corner of the stadium.

K-State is now the seventh Big 12 Conference school partnership for Tailgate Guys.

Fans traveling to Bill Snyder Family Stadium for games this fall will have access to a full range of premium pregame tailgate package options and reserved locations in ​both designated locations. The turnkey tailgate packages that will be available throughout the 2020 home football schedule have the capacity to service groups as small as five guests to large scale events of 1,000-plus. Each

package will include turnkey set up and breakdown, game day bellhop services, high peak tents, DISH media packages and local catering options with options for additional customization.

“Tailgate Guys has the reputation of providing a service of the highest quality that we feel will be very beneficial to our fans,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “Now, fans – from small groups to large gatherings – can have their entire tailgate set up, from tables and chairs to televisions and food and beverages, prepared and disassembled by Tailgate Guys. Essentially, our fans can show up, have fun at their tailgate area close to the stadium and then head in to support the Wildcats.”

Tailgate Guys is committed to easing the experience of set up, maintenance and breakdown to ensure fans can spend their time and energy enjoying good football and even better company all season long. Kansas State tailgate packages became available to the public Feb. 24.

For more information about Tailgate Guys and to reserve a package please call: 785-655-6111, email ​kstate@ tailgateguys.com or visit https://tailgateguys.com/​ kstate

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A work in progress: Contractors work near the roof of the historic Farrell Library Great Room portion of Hale Library. Most of the building is under renovation and restoration due to a 2018 fire. Stay up-to-date with the library’s restoration process by visiting blogs.k-state.edu/Hale.

Center receives grant for robot-facilitated distance learning in rural schools

Robots will bring more learning opportunities to rural schools in Kansas, thanks to a national grant to be awarded to the Rural Education Center in the K-State College of Education.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the center will receive a $146,031 Teaching Rural Students STEM Through Telepresence grant designed to create a distance learning network to benefit rural schools, with emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math.

Participating schools will be Ashland High School, USD 220; Clay Center High School, USD 379; Dighton High School, USD 482; Haviland K-8, USD 474; Lakin High School, USD 215; Liberal High School, USD 480; Skyline High School, USD 438; and Bennington High School and Tescott High School, both in USD 240.

“We recognize the tremendous potential that exists in our rural students and are excited to take the lead in infusing our district partners with this innovative approach to STEM education,” said Debbie Mercer ’84, ’88, ’96, ’99, dean of the College of Education.

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The telepresence grant is part of the USDA’s $42.5 million investment in 133 distance learning and telemedicine projects in 37 states and two U.S. territories.

The USDA will provide the funding through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program.

These investments will benefit 5.4 million rural residents.

In Kansas, the grant is expected to serve 2,360 rural students and 37,964 residents in rural communities.

The funds — used solely on equipment for the schools — will purchase 36 Double Robotics robots, which allow educators to teach and interact with their students who are at a different location.

The schools also will receive Apple iPads and laptops, as well as other equipment necessary for the project.

“This grant will allow us to provide more STEM opportunities for student learning and teacher professional learning,” said Spencer Clark, K-State associate professor of curriculum and instruction and director of the Rural Education Center. “We believe it could also possibly help address teacher vacancies in rural schools.”

Jamie Wetig ’99, superintendent of Ashland Public Schools, said teacher supply is always an issue in rural schools and this partnership may impact what classes his schools can offer students.

“In an evermore challenging environment to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, the ability to provide educational opportunities in a small and rural school may sometimes be limited,” Wetig said. “By partnering with the Rural Education Center at Kansas State University, Ashland Public Schools will have the opportunity to work on the forefront in redesigning education from delivery to enhancing the curriculum.

“We look forward to expanding the opportunities afforded to USD 220 through the USDA telepresence grant and know this is just the beginning of using an innovative approach to support our students and our community.”

Entering its fifth decade, the Center for Rural Education and Small Schools has been renamed the Rural Education Center.

Along with Clark as its director, Lori Goodson ’04, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, serves as assistant director.

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Remember this view? The second floor entrance area of Hale Library is close to completion. Officials estimate a portion of the second floor will open to the public during the spring 2020 semester. In August 2019, a portion of the first floor opened to the public offering hundreds of seats for studying.

K-State crops team sweeps top individual awards to win 2019 National Championship

The K-State crops team recently captured the title of national champions by winning the Kansas City American Royal Collegiate Crops Contest on Nov. 19 and the Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest on Nov. 23. K-State teams have now won the collegiate crops contest championship in 17 of the past 21 years.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville was second at both events. Iowa State University was third in Kansas City, and Purdue University took third in Chicago.

Official members of the K-State team were junior Blake Kirchhoff, Hardy, Nebraska, and seniors Noah Winans, Tekonsha, Michigan, and Nate Dick, Inman, Kansas.

Alternate contestants were junior Madison Tunnell, Olathe, Kansas; and sophomores Alex Kaufmann, Concordia, Kansas; Evan Bott, Palmer, Kansas; and Trevor Mullen, Salina, Kansas. All are agronomy majors at K-State.

In both contests, the K-State team took first place in all three phases of the contest: plant and seed identification, seed analysis and grain grading. In addition, team members swept the one-two-three individual overall placings at both events. Such a sweep of all three contest components and the top three individual placings at both contests is very rare, and has only been accomplished three times before in the 86-year history of the events, all by K-State.

At Chicago, Blake Kirchhoff was first place individual overall, and he won all three contest components. Nate Dick was second overall, placing second in identification and grain grading, and third in seed analysis. Noah Winans

came in third, placing second in seed analysis and fifth in identification and grain grading.

At Kansas City, Blake Kirchhoff also was the top individual, placing first in grain grading with a perfect score, second in identification, and fifth in seed analysis.

Noah Winans was second high individual. He also made a perfect score in grain grading to tie for first, and he placed third in both seed analysis and identification. Nate Dick was third overall, placing first in identification, second in grain grading, and sixth in seed analysis.

The team was coached by Kevin Donnelly ’72, ’74, K-State professor of agronomy. Luke Ryan, junior in agronomy from Solomon, Kansas, was the assistant coach.

In the contests, participants are required to identify 200 different plant or seed samples of crops and weeds; grade eight different samples of grain according to Federal Grain Inspection Service standards; and analyze 10 seed samples to determine what contaminants they contain.

The American Royal coordinated the Kansas City contest. Corteva Agriscience was the primary awards sponsor. Additional sponsors were GFG Ag Services, American Society of Agronomy, Association of Official Seed Analysts, and South Dakota Crop Improvement Association.

The primary sponsor of the Chicago contest was the CME Group. Additional donors in Chicago included the Crop Science Society of America, Growmark Cooperative and the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists.

Locally, sponsors for the K-State Crops Team include the Kansas Crop Improvement Association, K-State Department of Agronomy, K-State College of Agriculture and the K-State Student Government Association.

Johnson Cancer Research Center names K-State graduate next associate director

The Johnson Cancer Research Center at K-State announces the appointment of Annelise Nguyen ’07, associate professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, as the center’s new associate director.

She succeeds Mark Weiss, professor of anatomy and physiology in the veterinary college.

Nguyen has extensive experience in breast cancer research Annelise and has been a member of her Nguyen ’07 department’s toxicology group since 2004 and a research affiliate of the Johnson Cancer Research Center since 2005.

She investigates the efficacy of anticancer drugs and has expertise in preclinical data of toxicological studies and in intellectual property for anticancer drugs.

“Annelise has been a very active research affiliate and advocate of the cancer research center, and I know she will provide outstanding representation and service to the center,” said Sherry Fleming ’89, director of the center and professor of biology. “I look forward to working with her to continue growing the center and advancing cancer research at K-State.”

Nguyen’s research in cancer biology has focused on the role of gap junctional intercellular communication.

Recently, her research has expanded to spheroid/organoid development using PGMatrix to recapitulate 3D, human tumor-like organoids and generate 3D, tumor-specific models for anticancer drug testing.

Nguyen received a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology and a doctoral degree in toxicology from Texas A&M University and completed a National Eye Institute postdoctoral fellowship.

She is a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and teaches four graduate courses. She is the recipient of the 2019 John Doull Award for outstanding contributions to the field of toxicology.

Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration from K-State.

Nguyen will retain her responsibilities in the veterinary college while supporting the mission of the cancer research center.

The Johnson Cancer Research Center is a multidisciplinary unit of the College of Arts and Sciences that works to further the understanding of cancers and advance and support cancer research at K-State. It is named after Terry C. Johnson, founding director of the cancer research center, who helped K-State earn national recognition and respect for its excellent cancer research and education programs.

To learn more about the center, visit cancer.k-state.edu.

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• • • • AROUND K-STATE • • • • • • Food safety workshops and resources available for produce growers

Fruit and vegetable growers can meet the training requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule at workshops across Kansas, including March 19 in Olathe and May 29 in Wichita.

Farms subject to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule must have at least one supervisor who has successfully completed specific training requirements, said Londa Nwadike ’02, food safety specialist with K-State Research and Extension and the University of Missouri Extension. The FSMA rule includes standards related to water quality, use of manure and compost, and worker health and hygiene.

For details and registration, visit K-State Research and Extension’s produce safety website, http://bit.ly/ KSUFoodSafety.

For adequate planning, advance registration is encouraged. Participants will receive a training certificate and training manual. Lunch is provided.

For questions, contact Cal Jamerson, Extension produce safety associate at 913-307-7394 or Nwadike at 913-307-7391.

Registration is $20, thanks to funding and support from the Kansas Department of Agriculture Produce Safety Program, through funding from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Jamerson also is available to provide individual technical assistance to growers in meeting produce safety requirements.

Online Professional MBA ranked among nation’s top 25 programs

The online Professional Master of Business Administration program at K-State was recently rated as the 25th best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 Best Online MBA Programs.

With this top 25 ranking among the 321 programs considered, K-State’s PMBA program is ranked first in the Big 12, first in Kansas, 19th for veterans and 20th among public universities.

The latest ranking marks the program’s highest since debuting at 95th in 2016, the first year the program was eligible to be included in the rankings, and significantly higher than last year’s ranking of 58th.

“The goal has been to deliver a program that provides our students with the business education, tools and network to take their careers to higher levels,” said Kevin Gwinner, Edgerley family dean of the K-State College of Business Administration. “Our rise in the rankings is indicative of our ability to not only fulfill this goal, but also further evidence of our faculty’s commitment to continuous improvement and supporting the academic success of our students.”

The PMBA program was designed for professionals with at least three years of post-baccalaureate work experience who wish to earn their degrees online while simultaneously continuing to build successful careers.

The program’s quality is evidenced by its prestigious accreditation from the internationally recognized

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Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is awarded to fewer than 5% of programs worldwide.

Students receive instruction from the same faculty who are teaching K-State’s on-campus MBA students and who also are actively engaged in research, which keeps the program’s content current and immediately applicable to each student’s day-to-day work life.

“To be recognized as a top 25 program in the country is a tremendous honor,” said Chwen Sheu, associate dean for academic programs and faculty of distinction/Paul Edgerley chair in business administration. “The strong commitment to putting students first exhibited by our faculty and staff has resulted in our students receiving a meaningful, personalized experience throughout their programs of study. The connections they make last beyond the completion of their degrees.”

Another unique feature of the program is the requirement for each student to participate in a faculty-led international business trip where participants observe the application of principles learned in their courses in an international setting and engage in cultural activities that can be life-changing.

The program has rolling admission with five starts each year in January, March, June, August and October.

Applications are due at least one month before the desired start date.

To learn more about the program or to apply, visit k-state.edu/onlinemba.

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The Toughest Job in Tornado Alley: As lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Dodge City, Kansas, K-State grad Jeff Johnson ’95 has turned his long-time fascination with weather into a career.

Jeff Johnson ’95 began his path toward meteorology when he was in elementary school.

He loved thunderstorms, but he was terrified during severe weather events — specifically ones involving tornadoes. Severe weather can’t be controlled, but it can be tracked and, to a certain extent, predicted. Johnson never lost his early fascination with weather phenomena, and by the time he reached high school, he’d decided he wanted to pursue a career in meteorology.

Now he serves as lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Dodge City, Kansas, and as anyone who has lived in Kansas knows, the Great Plains can produce some truly wild weather.

K-Stater magazine asked Johnson to share some of his highlights from his career as a meteorologist, and his time at K-State.

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temperatures and wind. We then convey those thoughts into an area forecast discussion which we then issue out to the public. We also provide aviation support to private and commercial pilots. Lastly, if severe weather occurs, we interrogate radar to determine what type of warnings need to be issued, if at all, whether it be just a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning.

K-Stater: Describe a typical day at the office.

Jeff Johnson: A typical day at the office would include coming in and spending the better part of an eight-hour shift comparing model data from numerous sources to determine the most reasonable forecast expectations for the week in regards to precipitation chances, type of weather,

KS: What are some of your favorite things about your current job? What are the biggest challenges?

JJ: I enjoy working in the Dodge City office based on how unique severe weather is on the High Plains. One of the biggest challenges would be the shift work involved.

Weather is 24/7 every day of the year, so acclimating to rotating shifts can take a toll on the body.

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K-State recognized for communication excellence, earns most CASE awards to date for Wildcats K-State creative teams set a school record and earned 43 awards from District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE. The awards highlight the best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public and governmental relations, advancement services, special events and communications among an association of educational institutions. The awards were presented at the District VI Conference Jan. 13-15. The district includes educational institutions in Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

“We continue to set new records with the number of awards won across the academy,” said Jeff Morris ’80, K-State vice president for communications and marketing. “This speaks to the high level of creativity and professionalism of our communications teams. We could not be more proud of our people.”

The Division of Communications and Marketing received 16 awards; the K-State Alumni Association received 10 awards; and the KSU Foundation received 17 awards — three of which are

platinum district finalist awards.

“The KSU Foundation team members demonstrate daily their ability to work as one to boldly advance Kansas State University,” said Greg Willems, president and CEO of the KSU Foundation.

“Awards like these exemplify what we can achieve together for [the] K-State family.”

The district finalist awards are for the fall 2018 issue of Good for K-State magazine: Your Questions Answered in the Best Practices in Communications and Marketing category; and All in for K-State day of giving in the Best Practices in Digital Communication category and Best Practices in Fundraising category. These three awards, also called platinum awards, are standardized across all districts and will advance to compete globally.

“K-State is continually recognized by its peers for high-quality work that helps K-Staters stay connected and engaged,” said Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association. “We are honored to collaborate with our campus partners to support and advance the Wildcat community.”

KS: What are some of your most exciting or dangerous memories from your career in meteorology?

JJ: The memory that stands out most to me actually comes before my career ever started, but certainly confirmed what I wanted to do professionally.

My most vivid memory occurred my senior year in high school on April 26, 1991, about a month before graduation.

My parents and I stood out on our front porch while observing an F5 tornado passing within a half mile of our house, just south of the city limits of Winfield, Kansas. I’ll never forget the immense size of the “wedge” tornado that sounded very much like the freight train reference we’ve all heard so much about.

by using different elevated angles of the radar beam to collect data. We can issue storm warnings more quickly with a software program that autofills a template based simply on how we draw up a warning polygon on a map.

KS: How has tech evolved in meteorology since you started?

JJ: The software programs used now have really streamlined how we issue products in the last couple of decades. We can issue forecast products and storm warnings much quicker with the help of some automated aspects to the process.

Radar technology has advanced by leaps and bounds as well just in the last 20 years or so.

How we interrogate radar data has also changed, such as being able to get a better “vertical picture” of storm structure

Alumni Association Awards

Gold - Alumni Relations: Programming for Special Constituencies - A Cross Cultural International Student Block Party Silver - Design: Calendars - 2019 member calendar Silver - Best Uses of Social Media - Ernie the Elf Holiday Social Media Campaign Silver - Magazines: Special Issues - K-Stater magazine, KSUnite Issue, Summer 2019 Silver - External Audience Tabloid and Newsletters (Digital) - @K-State alumni e-newsletter – November 2018 Silver - External Audience Tabloid and Newsletters (Digital) - @K-State alumni e-newsletter – January 2019 Silver - Writing: News Writing - General News Writing - K-Stater magazine collection of articles - Group 1 Bronze - Design: Covers - Spring 2019 K-Stater magazine cover Bronze - Innovative Uses of Technology: Alumni Relations - Full Circle with Dr. King Freshman to Board Chair Bronze - Special Events: Single-Day - K-State Kansas City Wabash CannonBall

KS: How do you see your career evolving in the future?

What are you most excited about in your field?

JJ: Possible evolvement of my career may include moving up to more managerial positions within the National Weather Service, and if necessary, possibly a move to another office within the service. It’s open-ended.

KS: How did your time at K-State impact your future career?

JJ: K-State already provided a familiar and comfortable atmosphere for me to cut my teeth into college life, since my father attended and graduated there as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1973.

Even though a degree specifically related to meteorology wasn’t available, I knew I could complete many of the undergrad requirements by obtaining a physical science major, before eventually moving on and getting the meteorology degree at another school.

KS: What are some of the most important skills you learned at K-State?

JJ: K-State is where I learned to be on my own. It’s also where I cultivated positive study habits that helped me later on, specifically with the intensely-driven field I was going into. It was also extremely advantageous being able to communicate with such a wide-ranging group of people from all sorts of backgrounds while at K-State.

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SLICE of the Little Apple New chairman takes the helm Marvin Rodriguez assumed the role of chair of the Riley County Commission.

According to his county biography, Rodriguez attended K-State from 1960 to 1965. He was first elected to the Commission in 2016.

Top marks for Colbert Hills leader The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, in a partnership with Golf Digest, named Colbert Hills superintendent Matt Gourlay ’08 winner of the Natural Resource Conservation Award.

Jail librarian wins local award

Landon Lecture: Juan Manuel Santos, the former two-term president of Colombia and 2016 Nobel Peace Prize winner, presented a Landon Lecture titled, “From hawk to dove” Feb. 4, in the K-State Student Union’s Forum Hall.

Kathy Pauls, the volunteer librarian at the Riley County Jail, received the Jefferson Award from KSNT-TV for her caring service to the inmates.

Call Hall plant to reopen in next few months, surplus supply available by the scoop

Airport flys in at record numbers Manhattan Regional Airport officials announced a record number of enplanements, the number of people getting on board an aircraft, at 77,553 for 2019. “MHK has become a trendsetter for regional airports and we couldn’t be happier that more people are choosing to fly local,” said airport director Jesse Romo.

Men’s store opens on Poyntz Pine & Plaid Clothing Co., 320 Poyntz Ave., opened during the fall semester.

The store’s primary focus is on men’s apparel and lifestyle items. The store is owned by Lindsay Boltz Hufnagel ’01.

St. Isidore’s to build new church St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center has raised $12.2 million in pledged gifts for a new church at 711 Denison Ave. St. Isidore’s is one of the largest faith communities at K-State.

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Despite some recent hurdles, Call Hall fully intends for their famed ice cream flavor, Purple Pride, alongside others, to be available on campus. According to the Kansas State Collegian, after safety concerns and an inability to cool dairy product, the plant closed last year.

“We shut down in October to pursue another path that will be more beneficial for the department and the university, as well as the students that are being supported and taken care of in Call Hall,” Jared Parsons ’07, operations manager for the dairy plant told the Collegian.

Parsons said the plant had to be closed because it was unable to chill the milk and convert it into a frozen form.

The plant has secured a new machine in lieu of the ammonia system and hopes to have operations back to normal soon, Parsons said.

While there are no half gallons currently for sale, students and community members should still be able to get a bite of their favorite ice cream — Parsons said the plant has a surplus of product in the freezers available, and the dairy bars are still open to sell by the scoop.

“There’s no supply issue, and the new ice cream machine will be broken in the first of February — then we will have to do some installs on some freezers that will be shut down for a little while again after that,” Parsons said.

Parsons said he was excited by the speed in which the new machine was brought in, considering the situation.

“We appreciate the support of the university and the community and we’ll be back up and running and better than ever,” he said.

Geologist receives grant from American Chemical Society to study Arbuckle range

Brice Lacroix, assistant professor of geology, has received a grant from the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund to study the syn-tectonic diagenetic history of carbonates from the Arbuckle Mountains, Oklahoma.

The Arbuckle Mountains expose 450-million-yearold carbonate rocks from the Arbuckle group, a natural hydrocarbon reservoir that occurs deep in the subsurface in Kansas and parts of Oklahoma. The range is approximately 35 miles east-to-west and 10 to 15 miles north-to-south.

Popular recreation areas in the Arbuckle Mountains include Turner Falls Park, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and Lake of the Arbuckles.

In addition to hydrocarbon extraction, the reservoir also is used to dispose of the wastewater produced during the hydrocarbon extraction process.

The purpose of this research is to better understand the timing and conditions of past fluid-flow that occurred along faults through the Arbuckle group rocks, which would have potentially altered them.

Such alteration can affect key rock characteristics such as porosity and permeability.

Lacroix will apply the latest thermochronometry techniques of which he is currently developing in collaboration with colleagues in Switzerland and France.

A better understanding of the fault behaviors and their relationship with fluid flow are important to better understand this natural disposal water reservoir and its link with induced seismicity.

• • • • AROUND K-STATE • • • • • • Global Campus launches new website

As the beginning phase of a redesign effort for the entire K-State web presence, Global Campus recently launched K-State Online, online.k-state.edu, a new website and branding effort built primarily for marketing K-State’s online degree programs.

While the new site focuses on current and prospective students, Global Campus continues to provide faculty resources, conference management information, and alumni news and updates on its administrative website at global.k-state.edu.

Some alumni may remember the web address, online.k-state.edu, and name, K-State Online, which were formerly used for K-State’s learning management system. The opportunity to strategically repurpose the URL became available with the adoption of a new platform, Canvas.

Jason Hartman announced as next state forester of Kansas

The Kansas Forest Service announced Jason Hartman as its next state forester. Hartman began his role on Dec. 29.

Hartman will provide leadership to all programs of the Kansas Forest Service and employees of the agency through his expertise Jason Hartman and education in resource management, forestry and fire management.

“Larry Biles ’74, our current state forester, leaves behind a legacy of service that will be a challenge to live up to,” Hartman said. “I am confident that in partnership with the talented cadre of staff at the Kansas Forest Service, we will continue and expand our legacy of service to the people of Kansas.”

Hartman brings a vision of cross-programmatic relations to the Kansas Forest Service focused on collaboration between program leaders within the agency and with external partners. His vision will continue to position the service as a leader in forestry and wildland fire management services.

K-State Family of the Year nominations are being accepted until late April

The Chimes Junior Honorary Society at K-State is accepting 2020 K-State Family of the Year applications.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 26.

The annual Family of the Year competition recognizes a family that has shown great dedication to the K-State community and Wildcat family.

If you have questions about the Family of the Year, please contact Janie Failor at failojg@ksu.edu.

To learn more or to apply, visit https://www.kstate.edu/chimes.

David Mayes’96, K-State Alumni Association

Pat Bosco’s podcast is back again with more life, leadership lessons available anywhere, anytime Pat Bosco ’71, ’73, who retired as K-State’s vice president of student life and dean of students last summer, has a podcast called Boscology 101.

Each episode contains life and leadership lessons from K-State’s biggest cheerleader, Pat Bosco. Phase 1 of the podcast was released during the fall semester. In late January Phase 2 was rolled out. Here’s the upcoming list of episodes:

17. Attention to detail Paying attention to detail can make a huge impact on the outcome of a situation. This episode focuses on the decisionmaking process and how important it is to prioritize the little details.

Release date: Feb. 25, 2020 Runtime: 4:41

12. Transparency Withholding information can lead to negative energy within a workplace, group or family. Episode 12 of Boscology explores the concept of transparent leadership and trusting those around you with information.

Release date: Jan. 21, 2020 Runtime: 5:24

18. Positive impressions We are only given a few seconds to make a first impression.

Whether it takes five seconds or five minutes, Dr. Bosco explains the power of first interactions and outlines the fundamental components to make them positive ones.

Release date: March 3, 2020 Runtime: 7:36

13. Glass half full In this episode, Pat talks about leaders and possessing the characteristic of having a genuine and optimistic outlook in everyday life.

Release date: Jan. 28, 2020 Runtime: 3:53

19. What ifs Pat explores the concept of “what ifs” as creative problemsolving and how this anticipatory thinking is a critical leadership skill.

Release date: March 10, 2020 Runtime: 5:37

14. Paying the debt It’s our responsibility to leave things better than how we found them. Dr. Bosco talks about setting a foundation for the next generation and the importance of planning for the future.

Release date: Feb. 4, 2020 Runtime: 3:40

20. Effective followers

While being a leader is important, it is equally important to be a team member. In this episode of Boscology, Pat discusses the ingredients to being an effective follower and team member.

Release date: March 17, 2020 Runtime: 4:08

15. Characteristics of leadership — waiting for approval A golden characteristic of leadership is responsiveness.

Pat talks about the impact prompt and intentional communication can make and how we should strive to deliver beyond what is expected of us.

Release date: Feb. 11, 2020 Runtime: 4:43

21. Winning teams Many times, winning groups have an underdog mentality and the element of competition plays an important role in making us better. Dr. Bosco discusses the value of motivation to push us to reach our fullest potential.

Release date: March 24, 2020 Runtime: 4:21

16. Delegating Delegating is a vital trait of a leader. Pat talks through the steps he has used in his career to manage relationships and get things done.

Release date: Feb. 18, 2020 Runtime: 6:45

22. Respect

In this episode, Pat describes a time when a well-known figure took the initiative to make sure people felt included and welcome and the impact it had on him.

Release date: March 31, 2020 Runtime: 5:23

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Board of Directors

Kendal Frazier ’73 chair

Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins ’96 chair-elect

Sylvia White Robinson ’71 past chair

Debra Downing Ball ’81

Candace Hart Duncan ’75

William Keller ’72

Calvin Mayfield ’92

Skye Hang Nguyen ’97

Frank Hernandez III ’92

Debbie Leckron Miller ’75

Dr. Jeff Luty ’89

Cmdr. Tim Oswalt ’93

Chancy Montera Love ’07

Rich Macha ’80

Lori Francis Rogge ’94

Mike Simms ’89

Brent Wiedeman ’97, ’05

Dr. Curt Coffman ’90

Jeff Ellison ’90

Jody Isch Lancaster ’88

Zach Maier ’09

Curt Frasier ’73 treasurer, K-State Alumni Association

Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86 president & CEO, K-State Alumni Association

Suze Brink Parker ’81, ’83

Standing directors

Richard Myers ’65 president, Kansas State University

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Carl Ice ’79 chairman, KSU Foundation board of directors

Greg Willems president & CEO, KSU Foundation, ex officio member

Keaton Petite president, Student Alumni Board

Jansen Penny student body president

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K-State Alumni Association Board of Directors nominees he executive committee of the T K-State Alumni Association board of directors presents this slate of

five nominees for ratification by the membership. Please visit k-state.com/ BoardSlate to cast your vote. Only members of the Association may vote.

The deadline to complete your ballot is 5 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, Apr. 15.

This year’s slate includes: Morgan Fisher ’04, Arlington, Virginia, is the assistant director of student-athlete support services at Howard University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in management.

While at K-State, Fisher was involved in the Developing Scholars Program, College of Business Administration Ambassadors, Homecoming Committee, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Mortar Board National Honor Society and the Black Student Union executive board.

Fisher is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in higher education from George Mason University. Additionally, she is a member of the Capital Area Alumni Club, National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals, and she also volunteers in the Washington, D.C., area.

Lydia Peele Kinkade ’09, Overland Park, Kansas, is a co-founder and managing director at iiM, an angel capital firm. Prior to launching iiM, she taught middle school math in

Morgan Fisher ’04

Washington, D.C., through Teach for America. She earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with minors in leadership studies and women’s studies.

As a student, she served as student body president. In that role, she represented the student body on the Alumni Association’s board of directors.

Additionally, she was a member of Mortar Board National Honor Society, Student Foundation and Chi Omega.

She is married to Kyle Kinkade ’08.

They have a daughter, Kate.

Steve Lacy ’76, ’77, Des Moines, Iowa, is chairman of board of directors for the Meredith Corporation. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration. At K-State, Lacy was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

After graduation, he stayed engaged with K-State serving as chairman of the KSU Foundation board of directors, a member of the Innovation and Inspiration Campaign steering committee, and College of Business Administration dean’s advisory council and executive committee. Lacy is married to Cathy Wiltfong Lacy ’79. The Lacys are KSU Foundation Trustees.

They have two children, Paul and Mary.

John Niemann ’93, Mount Hope, Kansas, currently serves as president, Protein Ingredients & International for Cargill Inc. He earned a bachelor’s

Lydia Peele Kinkade ’09

Steve Lacy ’76, ’77

degree in agribusiness. He served as a K-State Student Ambassador in 1992. Additionally, he was a member of Student Alumni Board and Alpha Gamma Rho. In 2015, he was named College of Agriculture Outstanding Young Alumnus. Niemann serves as chair of the College of Agriculture dean’s advisory council, is past chair of the National FFA sponsors board, and a member of the National Turkey Federation’s executive board. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children, Peyton, Trace and Hillary.

Karen Wiley Works ’76, Humboldt, Kansas, earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and institutional management.

She was a student manager at the K-State Student Union, founding member of the Student Dietetics Association, and Open House chair for the dietetics department.

Works, a registered dietitian, retired after 30 years as a regional child nutrition consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education. She held membership in the Kansas School Nutrition Association, Kansas Nutrition Council, Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Allen Community College Endowment Board. She is a Kansas Master Gardener and Master Farm Homemaker. She is married to Dick Works ’75. They have two children, Adam ’08 and Sarah Works McIntire ’12, ’14. The Works family was recognized as the 2019 K-State Family of the Year.

John Niemann ’93

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Return of the reflecting pool

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University approves plan to add throwback element to existing K-State Garden

BY TIM LINDEMUTH ’77 As the hubbub of university life streamed past the core campus near Anderson Hall, an island of tranquility once existed next to Dickens Hall behind tall cedar hedges concealing the historic formal gardens and its signature reflecting pool. The hedges created sky lit rooms. In 1978, as plans progressed to construct Bluemont Hall for the College of Education, the garden’s Victorian-style Conservatory greenhouse was moved a half-mile away, next to the Old Dairy Barn. Construction bulldozers scraped away the pool and hedges.

As decades passed, people longed to see the reflecting pool return to campus. Now it shall!

The university plans to seek the Kansas Board of Regents’ approval to complete Phase 2 of the K-State Gardens on Denison Avenue. At the heart of the plan is an updated reflecting pool … with a modern twist.

“As you can see in the conceptual drawings, there are three adjoining pools,” said Scott McElwain ’96, director of the gardens. “The reflecting pool is the middle pool which will be raised and chlorinated to limit algae growth, while two narrower outer pools are not chlorinated allowing us to grow aquatic plants such as water lilies.”

The combined pools design measures 50 feet north-tosouth and 28 feet east-to-west.

Confluence of Kansas City, Missouri., produced the drawings for the reflecting pool and surrounding area located just north of the 113-year-old Conservatory and three-tiered Bidwell Family Fountain.

Drawing a parallel from the tall hedges of the historic gardens, McElwain said, “Plans show limestone walls enclosing the pool space as a sound and site buffer from Denison Avenue traffic and to recreate that feeling of tranquility.”

K-State landscape architecture graduates, Chris Cline ’92 and Hank Moyers ’03, developed the K-State Gardens reflecting pool plans to complete Phase 2. Confluence has worked with K-State on several design projects, including landscape designs for Wefald Hall, the new College of Business Administration Building and Regnier Hall. His latest 2019 design project is the $43 million city-university north campus corridor project involving five miles of widening and streetscaping along Kimball, Denison and College Avenues.

“As students in landscape architecture studio, it is a customary design assignment to study and develop improvements to the K-State Gardens,” Moyers said. “From that standpoint, to develop this next piece of the gardens is an immense honor.”

He elaborated on some of the smaller details of the pool area and walls.

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This rendering of Phase 2 for the K-State Gardens was prepared by Confluence Architects and will add a reflecting pool to the gardens. Similar to the one pictured below on the vintage postcard of the original K-State Formal Gardens, which were located near Dickens Hall on the footprint of present day Bluemont Hall.

“The gardens and the Conservatory are iconic assets of the university ...

They hold nostalgia and connection to alumni. The gardens are a learning and working laboratory for horticulture students, and a place where students go to reflect and relax.”

ERNIE MINTON, DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

“The central reflecting pool is raised with submerged pin lights to create a star effect at night.

Each end has a waterfall with an infinity edge,” Moyers said, which means reflected daylight from the water and sky merge as one.

To soften the limestone walls, there are greenscreen trellises for climbing vines. Shorter inner walls create raised flower beds and double as seating for visitors.

McElwain added that two existing metal arbors displaying the K-State Gardens’ logo form north and south entranceways to the reflecting pool, much like the arching cedar hedges separated the garden rooms of the historic garden.

FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION The reflecting pool project has an estimated price tag of $1 million, said McElwain. The KSU Foundation has been instrumental in working with three families who have committed to meet $550,000 of that amount. They are Leland Reitz ’59 and Janice Henderson Reitz ’84; Dan Bird ’62

and Beth Wilson Bird ’61; and Warren Weibert ’69 and Carol Nitsch Weibert, a former student. The couples live in Manhattan, Kansas.

Janice Reitz said their passion for the K-State Gardens stems from their enjoyment of doing gardening and yard work at home. “We’re not what I call green thumbs, not like Leland’s mom Helen who grew beautiful flowers and belonged to a garden club. Even his dad, Russell ’27, did gardening during his retirement.”

Dan Bird’s connection to the gardens goes back to when he was a student.

“I took a couple classes in the old milking barn that now serves as the K-State Gardens headquarters and mechanical headhouse for the greenhouses,” he said. “Though horticulture was not my first interest, I appreciate how the dairy barn was preserved by the College of Agriculture. Beth and I also like being involved with expanding these beautiful gardens.”

Warren Weibert said, “Carol and I have visited the gardens many times during the past

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20 years and enjoy the beauty and diversity of plantings.

We appreciate what Scott [McElwain] and his assistants have done for the gardens during his management. When strolling the gardens, we think of our mothers and want to support the gardens in loving memory of them.”

As the reflecting pool comes to fruition, he added, “We wonder how it will affect the lives of others who visit.

The expansion will add to the garden’s overall beauty and attraction.”

Additionally, the 25-member Friends of the K-State Gardens Board has raised $205,000 in the past three years at its annual Plant a Seed to Grow the Gardens fundraisers.

Nancy Barker Farrar ’71 of Manhattan, Kansas, 2020 president of the board, said, “We are immensely proud and appreciative of all the support of the Reitz, Bird and Weibert families. We share their vision for growing the gardens.”

She explained the dependency of the gardens is almost exclusively on private support.

“All of the labor-intensive work to keep the gardens beautifully maintained comes from K-State students and volunteers. Most funds supporting its operations also come from donations, not from the state of Kansas,” Farrar said.

OTHER AREAS COMPLETED Phase 2 includes all the area north of the Conservatory.

While the reflecting pool and walls are the final piece of the puzzle, several other garden features were added incrementally during the past dozen years with the support of donors and appropriations from the City-University Sales Tax Agreement. These include display collections of daylilies, iris and peony bushes; the signature Bidwell Family Fountain surrounded by the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Red Rose Garden; the west exterior limestone wall and walkway lights; a bubbling water bog garden, bronze statuary and other features.

Dedicated in 2012, the Bidwell Family Fountain recalls the longtime service of K-State professor Orville W. Bidwell, a member of the agronomy faculty from 1950 to 1984. He died in 2006. But more than that, the historic gardens are a cherished memory for the Bidwell children.

“Regular visits to the gardens were part of our family’s Sunday routine in the late 1950s and early 1960s following church services,” said daughter Ann Bidwell ’77, Round Lake, Illinois. “After our garden visits, we often went to the student union cafeteria for our main Sunday meal.”

They lived walking distance east of campus on Thurston Street.

Her brother Bob Bidwell ’71 “had a toy sailboat that he would bring along and sail in the reflecting pool. And the sundial! How great it was to tell time without the benefit of technology. My parents were enthralled by the garden’s beautiful roses, so it delights me that Pi Kappa Phi chose a rose garden to honor a special person,” she said.

To landscape architect Moyers, that special person was his freshman and sophomore year housemother, former Manhattanite Claudene Pillsbury, who served his fraternity for 16 years prior to passing in 2000.

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“To design the reflecting pool area next to the rose garden dedicated to ‘Mom P’ makes me incredibly happy,” he said.

GARDEN’S ANNIVERSARY IN 2025 K-State’s historic garden was established in 1875 and was greatly enlarged by a donation of more than 100 species of trees and shrubs in 1877 from Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum.

These facts draw attention to celebrating the sesquicentennial five years from now, McElwain said.

The Conservatory, installed in 1906 and moved in 1978, had a wing of desert plants, another wing of tropical plants and a central area featuring a fruit-bearing, Costa Rican banana tree. However, the university closed the Conservatory to the public in 2009.

McElwain explained that wood rot and falling broken glass make the Conservatory unsafe to enter as well as maintain the plant specimens. “The century-old banana tree is growing nearby in one of horticulture’s greenhouses … waiting its return.”

“A new Conservatory will be a multi-milliondollar effort,” said Friends president Farrar. “We are working with our partners at the KSU Foundation to engage in meaningful conversations. Replacing it would greatly enhance the teaching, learning and public-event space at the gardens.”

Ernie Minton, dean of the College of Agriculture, put the gardens and the Conservatory in perspective.

“The gardens and the Conservatory are iconic assets of the university and the college. Like the Beach Museum and McCain Auditorium, they are part of K-State’s front door to the public,” Minton said. “They hold nostalgia and connection to alumni. It is a place for engagement pictures and weddings. The gardens are a learning and working laboratory for horticulture students, and a place where students go to reflect and relax.”

Nevertheless, K-State and the college are going through a traumatic time of budget cuts, a decline in student enrollment and aging facilities in critical need of repair and updating for today’s agricultural industry demands, he said. These include replacing the outdated grain and milling science facilities in Shellenberger Hall, entomology in Waters Hall, and repairs to Weber, Call and Throckmorton Halls.

“At this time, these critical demands are taking priority,” Minton said.

Still, the K-State Gardens have many passionate supporters, more than people who love flowers and love gardening as a hobby.

“The gardens connect to people of all ages in so many personal ways,” McElwain said. “The stories I hear never cease.”

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K-State supporters attended the Plant a Seed to Grow the Gardens gala in 2019.

Attendees enjoyed the tranquility of the K-State Gardens on the spot where the gardens plan to build a new reflecting pool.

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Wildcats helping Wichita

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Police recognize three K-Staters for heroic service

BY JENNIFER TIDBALL, K-STATE COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

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wo Kansas State University veterinary medicine researchers and a K-State Research and Extension — Sedgwick County horticulture agent received awards from the Wichita Police Department for their roles in saving three lives through their quick diagnosis of blue-green algae.

In the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Steve Ensley ’79, ’81, veterinary toxicologist and clinical professor of anatomy and physiology, and Dr. Scott Fritz, research associate with the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, have received the Outstanding Citizen Assistance Plaque. Matthew McKernan ’15, horticulture agent with K-State Research and Extension — Sedgwick County, has received the Certificate of Appreciation.

“Drs. Ensley and Fritz’ primary mission at the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is to help veterinarians accurately diagnose patients following exposure to toxic substances and emerging disease threats,” said Dr. Bonnie Rush, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Their work particularly benefits food animal producers in protecting livestock. In some cases, they alert the public to potential health hazards, such as blue-green algae, as was this case. Their work helped save lives. The impact of their expertise is far-reaching and provides great value to the state of Kansas and beyond, serving to fulfill the longstanding land-grant mission of K-State.”

The award stems from an August incident near West Kellogg in Wichita when a shoplifting suspect tried to escape police officers by swimming into a retention pond. The teenager could not swim and disappeared underwater for 30 seconds. Wichita police officers Terry

Dr. Steve Ensley ’79, ’81

Dr. Scott Fritz

Nelson and Drew Rhoades dove into the water, rescued the teenager and brought her to shore to administer CPR until emergency medical services arrived. All three people soon became ill after exposure to the water and doctors believed that the teenager would die.

The Wichita Police Department reached out to McKernan of K-State Research and Extension — Sedgwick County to test the quality of the retention pond water. McKernan helped police officers contact the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Wichita police officers drove pond water samples to the laboratory in Manhattan, where Ensley and Fritz immediately began testing the water and found it had a heightened presence of a blue-green algae toxin. The test results helped medical staff treat Nelson, Rhoades and the teenager. All three people eventually made a full recovery.

In his award nomination letter, Wichita Police Sgt. Christian Cory ’99 said that Ensley and Fritz’s “selfless determination and quick turnaround in assisting the officers, not only gave them peace of mind, but allowed medical staff to make informed decisions as to medical treatment options.” McKernan also was praised for “service rendered to the community and citizens of the city of Wichita, Kansas, in the interest of better law enforcement.”

“I was honored to be recognized,” McKernan said. “As far as I am concerned, I was just doing my job. In my position I have the unique opportunity to help impact the lives of the residents of Sedgwick County every day. Often times it is in small ways and sometimes it is in big ways. At the end of the day, hopefully it helps create a better community either way.”

Matthew McKernan ’15

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Covering the Chiefs

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Meet the Chiefs’ official sideline reporter BJ Kissel

BY BAILEY BRITTON

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e light on your feet, think fast, prepare for anything. Run up the field — and then back down. Then do it all over again. Most importantly, keep your eye on the ball because you never know what play is going to make history.

BJ Kissel’s life is much like that of a professional athlete. However, instead of spending days improving his game, Kissel ’06 writes, edits, records and more as the official reporter for the Kansas City Chiefs.

“I got very lucky,” Kissel said about his job.

On Feb. 2, Kissel reported on the Chiefs as they played the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Kissel said the Chiefs media team had success on and off the field.

“It was an unbelievable feeling,” Kissel said. “It was special as a fan to be that close, at that level — it was extremely humbling.”

As a lifelong Chiefs fan, working this closely with the Chiefs used to be a dream for Kissel. Little did he know, writing for Arrowhead Pride — a fan blog — while living in California would help him achieve this dream. Kissel earned a degree in mass communication from K-State. He also was a member of the baseball team.

“When I ended up moving out to California, I didn’t have anyone to talk with,” Kissel said. “I started writing blog posts on the website.

After a while, the guy who ran the site had reached out to me and said ‘You’re pretty good at this. Do you want to do this more regularly and we can pay you a little bit and you can be a contributor?’”

Writing blog posts led to contributing to a podcast and YouTube channel ran by Arrowhead Pride website manager Joel Thorman.

Kissel returned to Kansas City in 2013 with his wife, Megan Farr Kissel ’08, ’09. Neither of them had jobs, but he had a simple goal: turn blogging about sports into a full-time job. He took some advice to heart — separate yourself and tell a story. However, Kissel faced one big obstacle: getting credentials to interview athletes.

“You have to get in front of athletes,” Kissel said. “You have to figure out how to interview them and tell stories. You can’t just be someone who shares their opinions over the internet — anybody can do that.”

To achieve this, he attended the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

“They would credential anybody,” Kissel said.

He promised his wife that he would find “a regular job” if no opportunities manifested. While there, he met Matt Miller, the lead NFL draft writer for Bleacher Report.

“He had been reading my stuff and he passed a good word on to his editor at Bleacher Report to hire me and ended up hiring me about two months later,” Kissel said.

Soon after, Herbie Teope ’12, Kansas City Star lead Chiefs beat writer, offered Kissel a job as production coordinator for Niles Media Group. Teope and Kissel met for beers in Aggieville a few years previously and Kissel considers the connection beneficial to his career.

A year later, Kissel said the Chiefs reporter position opened up.

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“They needed somebody who knew the history of the organization,” Kissel said. “Preferably somebody who grew up in the area, somebody who knew football and somebody that could tell stories.”

As the official Chiefs reporter, Kissel says days can be similar, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the job. Each week, Kissel knows what he will work on day-to-day, but the content varies.

“I know on Mondays everything that I’m doing, I know Tuesday mornings … what I’m doing,” Kissel said. “During the off season, it’s kind of all over the place because things just pop up, but the NFL is good about always having something right around the corner.”

During the week, Kissel produces videos composed of game recaps and game previews.

On game days, Kissel arrives at the stadium three to four hours before kickoff and gets settled in for the long day. At 90 minutes before kickoff, Kissel makes his way to the officials meeting.

“Then, I host our pregame show with Shawn Barber from the sideline. After the game, I’m in the locker room doing interviews for the radio network’s postgame show,” Kissel said.

The pregame show runs for 30 minutes and Kissel said it typically begins 45 minutes before the game.

“After kickoff, I switch over to the radio network,” Kissel said. “I’m on the sideline running all over, providing color analysis to whatever is happening down the field, injury updates … just things that are happening on the sideline and try and help paint that picture for whoever’s listening.”

Over the years, the main medium Kissel uses evolved. When he first began as Chiefs reporter, he focused on writing, but now does more videography and podcasting.

“Days used to be longer,” Kissel said. “I would host the postgame show and then go write a bunch of articles. Now, it is more stressful during the game, but I don’t work as much afterwards.”

Kissel possesses many skills for his career: flexibility, organization, quick-thinking and many relationships with people who have helped him along the way.

“Those guys gave me a shot,” Kissel said about Miller and Teope.

“Each one of them gave me a different, bigger platform to kind of put myself out there.”

In return, Kissel tells the stories of athletes who were given a shot.

“The people, I think that’s been the coolest part,” Kissel said. “For me, being with the team and getting to know the players — getting to know them as people and what they’ve been through to get to where they are and who helped them along the way. To this day, they remember to tell those stories and kind of learn their path.”

“I very much believe the strong ties I’ve had with K-State have helped me along the way,” Kissel said. “It means a lot to be a part of that family.”

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A. The Copper Bowl B. The Cotton Bowl C. The Independence Bowl

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BATTER UP COACH HUGHES Entering into his second season, K-State coach sets eyes on future successes

BY JUSTIN NUTTER ’10 When Pete Hughes was first approached about the coaching vacancy in the Kansas State baseball program, he was already sold on the university and its surrounding community. What he needed, however, was some assurance that the program was making up ground on its Big 12 Conference peers.

After a conversation with athletic director Gene Taylor, Hughes had all the assurance he needed. In June 2018, with millions of dollars in facility upgrades on the horizon, Hughes left his volunteer assistant position at Georgia to become the 21st head coach in K-State baseball history.

“I knew the community was special,” said Hughes, who arrived in Manhattan with 21 years of head coaching experience, most recently at Oklahoma from 2014 to 2017. “There are very few college towns that are wired like this. The community is truly the college, and the college is truly the community. There was an immediate attraction from that standpoint. “(Taylor) knew exactly where the baseball program was in relation to the Big 12 at that point, facilities-wise and resource-wise. He was dead-on right, and we were on the same page. I was all in and wanted to be a part of his vision.”

The fall before Hughes was hired, Taylor and K-State announced a $10 million renovation project featuring numerous upgrades to Tointon Family Stadium. Among those improvements are a new exterior facade and roof – the facility’s first non-field renovations since 2002. Upgrades to player facilities include a new clubhouse with an updated player lounge and locker room, as well as coaching offices and meeting areas overlooking the field.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place during the final home series of the 2018 season, and construction took place throughout Hughes’ first year at the helm. All renovations were expected to be completed by the start of the 2020 campaign, but the excitement has been evident for months, both for the players currently in the program and those who will take the field for years to come.

“Some of these guys who have been here, they’ve never truly been appreciated like a Division I baseball player,” Hughes said. “I’m so happy for those guys to walk into what a Division I clubhouse looks like. Parents get excited because they know their son is going to play baseball at a university

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that cares about baseball as much as their son does.

“It doesn’t matter if we’re recruiting from a double-wide trailer. If they see scaffolding and bulldozers and cranes, they know there’s progress in our program.”

PROGRAM UNDER CONSTRUCTION On the field, Hughes inherited a team that went 23-31 in 2018, finishing last in the conference standings. In fact, the Wildcats had finished higher than eighth in the nine-team league just once since winning a title in 2013. However, Hughes is no stranger to building programs into contenders. In 2007, he took over a Virginia Tech program coming off a 20-win season. Four years later, the Hokies won 40 games and played in their first NCAA regional in a decade. His first Oklahoma team finished eighth in the Big 12 in 2014, but finished third and earned a regional bid in 2017.

K-State went 25-33 under Hughes last spring, showing signs of improvement along the way.

The Wildcats picked up wins against the Big 12’s toughest competition, including a 5-4 victory over

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College World Series qualifier Texas Tech and backto-back series wins against then top-20 opponents Texas and TCU. “That was good for us,” said junior outfielder Zach Kokoska, who transferred to K-State from Virginia Tech in 2018. “It kind of gives us some momentum going into this year, just showing those teams we’re coming to play. We kind of got a taste of what it’s like last year. We’re all a little bit more seasoned with a full season under our belts, and we’re definitely able to be more comfortable this year.”

These flashes continued in the season’s final weeks, as K-State picked up two more top-20 wins against Baylor and West Virginia. All told, Hughes led the Wildcats to nine wins against teams in last year’s NCAA tournament field.

The Wildcats finished eighth in the Big 12, earning the final spot in the eight-team conference tournament – their first appearance since 2016.

They entered the double-elimination tournament with an inexperienced pitching staff Hughes said was “on fumes,” and struggled in back-to-back losses. The season ended with a 15-14, 11-inning

loss to Kansas that featured three blown leads of at least three runs.

“We won and lost that game about 10 different times before that last inning,” Hughes said. “To me, that last game wasn’t a heartbreaker. That was a culmination of where our program was at. We just didn’t have enough arms.”

Hughes enters his second season with a bolstered pitching staff, both in depth and experience. The Wildcats return seven pitchers who logged at least 29 innings last season, including two members of the Big 12 All-Freshman team in Griffin Hassall and freshman of the year Jordan Wicks.

They’ll also have the services of redshirt sophomore Carson Seymour and redshirt freshman Connor McCullough, who sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules.

Seymour came to K-State from Dartmouth and McCullough from Arkansas, and both were among the top pitchers in the prestigious Cape Cod League over the summer.

“Last year, at times, the depth of our pitching staff wasn’t the greatest,” said junior Andrew

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New construction at Tointon Family Stadium

Stratman, who tied for the team lead with 22 appearances on the mound last season. “We were scrambling to find guys to fill roles. This year, it’s a lot different. They’ve made it very clear that we’ve got the talent to make a good run.”

Kokoska, senior Cameron Thompson and sophomore Eric Torres joined Seymour and McCullough in the Cap Cod League, and Hughes said a record number of players participated in summer leagues overall.

Offensively, K-State returns all but two members of its starting lineup. Kokoska led the team with a .330 batting average last season, while senior Chris Ceballos had a team-best 40 runs batted in.

Ceballos and sophomore Dylan Phillips tied for the team lead with 10 home runs each. In total, the Wildcats return seven players who hit at least 16 RBIs, as well as 48 of their 54 total homers, which doubled the 27 they hit in 2018.

Hughes is hopeful the team can continue to build on those numbers in 2020, citing the extended work players have put in with strength and conditioning coach Joshua Cyr. They’ve been committed to lifting

weights as often as five times a week, even in busier portions of their offseason schedule.

“It’s the biggest physical jump I’ve seen in a program in a year’s time over my 30 years of coaching,” Hughes said. “We’ve got one of the best strength coaches in the country, and those kids want to be around him.”

READY FOR ROUND TWO Improvements were already apparent when the team opened its fall exhibition schedule. K-State hosted Johnson County Community College and Oral Roberts, winning both games in blowout fashion before playing their annual intrasquad Fall World Series.

Hughes recalled seeing as many as 20 Major League scouts at one particular fall workout, which he admitted caught the attention of his players.

“Our guys, they’ve been playing baseball for a long time,” he said. “They can evaluate what’s going on out there. The level of play this fall amongst themselves has drastically changed. Then we start thinking ‘Hey, we might be pretty good. We might

be deep enough.’”

The Wildcats opened their 2020 season Feb. 14 with the first of nine straight road games. They debuted their stadium renovations Feb. 28. Their schedule features nine NCAA tournament teams from a year ago, including a four-game road series at Super Regional qualifier Stanford.

Hughes, who entered the season just 24 wins shy of 700 in his career, called K-State’s schedule arguably the toughest in the country. It’s a schedule he intentionally constructed to test the Wildcats early and often, and to ultimately prepare them to achieve their ultimate goal – a goal that far surpasses last year’s conference tournament showing.

“If we’re talking about the Big 12 tournament being our goal, then they hired the wrong guy,” he said. “The national tournament is going to be our goal as long as I’m sitting at this desk. Really good programs at this level, that’s how they think about it on a daily basis. That’s true in this program right now. You can’t get somewhere if you’re not thinking about it every day, and I promise you these guys are thinking about it every day.”

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Giving

Back Legacy of the Goldsteins’ generosity shown through the community they helped build

BY MARISA LARSON ’93, ’16, KSU FOUNDATION STAFF

Kendall Ens, K-State Alumni Association

Goldstein Circle, outside McCain Auditorium, honors Joann and Jack Goldstein’s support of Kansas State University.

One person, or one couple, can make a profound difference in a community and in the lives of individuals. That is true for Kansas State University and Manhattan, Kansas, which have been touched by the thoughtful generosity of Jack and Joann Goldstein. Tributes to their accomplishments and gifts to K-State and the community line the walls of a hallway in their Manhattan home. But it’s not the plaques or memorabilia that mean the most to Joann Goldstein — it’s the lives touched and made better that bring the most joy to her and her memory of Jack.

Jack Goldstein passed away in July 2010 at the age of 93. In the 77 years he lived in Manhattan, Jack had a profound impact on the community through his business, his community service and his philanthropy. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jack grew up poor. In 1933, Jack’s father, Sam Goldstein, cashed out an insurance policy and headed to Hutchinson, Kansas, to start a business. However, his truck broke down outside of Manhattan, so he settled there instead and established his new business, Kansas Hide and Wool. He soon sent for Jack to come help him.

After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Jack enlisted and was assigned to the U.S. Army Air Forces as an air operations specialist, or as Jack called it, “amateur navigator.”

By October 1942, he was making bombing runs over the English Channel.

After the war, Jack returned home to the family business. In 1954, Jack inherited the business after Sam died. He then began to transition the business from hide and wool to steel, as he thought this provided a better course for the future. In 1959, the company legally became Steel and Pipe Supply

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Joann and Jack Goldstein attended many events at The Gardens at Kansas State University.

Company, Inc., and would eventually become one of the largest privately owned steel service centers in the country.

Dennis Mullin, who was hired by Jack in 1972 to run the company’s new computer system and eventually became president of the company, said that as Steel and Pipe grew, it would have been practical for Jack to move the headquarters to a bigger city. But Jack loved Manhattan. The company did expand by adding warehouses in other locations, but the headquarters stayed in Manhattan.

“Jack loved Manhattan, Kansas State University and Fort Riley,” Mullin said. “He gave back to the community in every aspect, serving on the city commission, Chamber of Commerce and multiple boards of local organizations. He encouraged his employees to be involved, too.”

Jack did not attend K-State, but his wife, Joann, did. She studied art but didn’t finish her degree.

That’s one of her biggest regrets. “I’m sorry I didn’t graduate,” Joann said.

Both Jack and Joann felt it important to support K-State, because of its impact on the local community. From 1984-87, Jack served as chairman of the KSU Foundation Board of Trustees. “Jack was actively involved in fundraising,” Mullin said.

“On top of giving money, he would call his friends and encourage them to invest, and he’d work until a project got done. He was a great advocate, and he fought hard for K-State.”

After Jack’s passing in 2010, Joann has continued the legacy of giving to K-State and the community. The Goldsteins and their company,

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Steel and Pipe Supply, have made more than 600 gifts to 137 funds at Kansas State University, spread across colleges, universitywide programs and athletics.

One passion of theirs, especially Joann’s, is the arts. The Goldsteins are major supporters of the Beach Museum of Art and McCain Auditorium.

Recently, Joann gave to McCain so the stage could get new flooring. Gifts from Joann and the Jack Goldstein Community Fund, administered through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, helped bring the $6 million McCain lobby expansion project to fruition. Joann sees her gift not only as a way to support the arts, but as an investment in the community. “The arts are such a vital part of civilization,” Joann said. “I think everyone needs to support McCain because it’s part of our community. I can’t imagine what Manhattan would be like without it.”

K-State Athletics also has benefited greatly from the Goldsteins and Steel and Pipe Supply.

“Joann and Steel and Pipe Supply have provided significant philanthropic support for our studentathletes and more specifically all of our facility projects,” said Gene Taylor, K-State Athletics director. “Their leadership and giving has allowed us to create state-of-the-art athletic facilities while encouraging other K-Staters to participate and help these facilities become a reality. We are forever grateful for their support.”

The investments of time and money that Jack and Joann Goldstein have made in K-State and Manhattan are paying off now and will have lasting benefits for future generations to enjoy.

K-State funds supported by Jack and Joann Goldstein and Steel and Pipe Supply • 137 funds supported • McCain Auditorium and Performance Series • College of Business Administration new building fund • K-State Golf Course Foundation • Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art • Johnson Cancer Research Center • The Gardens at Kansas State University • K-State Libraries • West Stadium Center • Vanier Family Football Complex • Ice Family Basketball Center • K-State Athletics’ Building Champions Initiative • Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Polytechnic and Veterinary Medicine • Dorothy Thompson Lecture • International Student Center • K-State Alumni Association • KSU Foundation • Landon Lecture Series • Staley School of Leadership Studies • Office of Military Affairs • World War II Memorial • President’s office

Service to K-State and community • KSU Foundation Board of Directors chair, 1984-87 • KSU Foundation Board of Trustees and Board of Directors • Landon Lecture Series • Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art • Manhattan Chamber of Commerce • City Commissioner, 1967-69 • Mercy Hospital board • Manhattan Rotary International • Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community • Manhattan Arts Council • Manhattan Public Library • Manhattan YES! Fund • Manhattan Country Club

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ABOVE: Joann and Jack Goldstein.

RIGHT: Jack and Joann Goldstein at K-State’s Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art. The Goldsteins supported the visual and performing arts at K-State and in Manhattan.

“Their leadership and giving has allowed us to create state-of-the-art athletic facilities while encouraging other K-Staters to participate and help these facilities become a reality.

We are forever grateful for their support.”

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Students in the Fiction Into Film class taught by Mariya Vaughan ’08, ’11, K-State First assistant director, participate in an activity to create movie scenes using Lego bricks.

The class specifically focused on the Harry Potter book series and was offered exclusively to K-State First students through the Connecting Across Topics or CAT Community called Muggle Studies, which pairs the Fiction Into Film course with an introductory course in sociology and a third connections course.

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Building a

COMMUNITY

First-year experience program impacts quality of educational venture, connects students

BY TIM SCHRAG ’12 Think back to your first semester at Kansas State University. What was that experience like?

Was it exciting? Scary? Eye-opening? Perhaps all of that plus more? Were there things you’d never encountered before or questions you weren’t sure how to ask? Maybe it was entirely different and unique. Regardless, those first few months on campus were an array of experiences that helped form you into the Wildcat you are today.

For the past decade, K-State has placed resources into ensuring that first-year students at K-State start off on solid footing through the university’s first-year experience program called K-State First.

K-State First offers first-year seminar courses and learning communities designed specifically for first-year students. Additionally, it is home to the university’s common reading program, the Kansas State Book Network, or KSBN for short, and a one-on-one mentoring program called Guide to Personal Success, or GPS, which connects new students with mentors from the K-State family.

“K-State First has played a major role in the significant improvement in the persistence of new college students at K-State over the past decade,” said Greg Eiselein, Donnelly professor of English, K-State First director and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar. “By building community and emphasizing engaging learning experiences, our first-year experience program has had a profound impact on the quality of our new students’ educational experience.”

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED The idea behind the program is not to coddle K-State students, but rather give them the tools they

need to be successful in a way that’s customized, enjoyable and informative.

Mariya Vaughan ’08, ’11, the program’s assistant director, said K-State First is deeply committed to academic excellence, community, diversity and the empowerment of students.

Essentially the program is designed to help students learn how to be successful in an everchanging environment of academic rigor.

“They’re truly getting to know their peers and their professors,” Vaughan said. “And really building that community and that sense of belonging, which is quite powerful. And so because of that, they want to go to class, they want to learn, and they do very well, for the most part, in these classes.”

Because of this, Vaughan said students involved with K-State First have a higher first to second semester retention rate.

“That follows them their whole career,” she said.

These students also have higher GPAs and graduation rates than their peers.

Research shows that a student’s first year is a period where students are most likely to encounter a whole range of obstacles that might deter them from earning the degree and accomplishing what they want.

BUILDING COMMUNITIES Through First-Year Seminar courses and learning communities called Connecting Across Topics, or CAT Communities, students are given hands-on, customized attention on topics relating to their interests or career aspirations.

The First-Year Seminar program provides students with the chance to take small, exciting classes that are taught in a lively, interactive

way. The courses count toward required general education credits for most majors.

The CAT Communities are designed around student interests, and they offer mentoring from a professor and an advanced undergraduate learning assistant who shares the students’ interests. Topics range from healthcare to sustainability to Harry Potter or psychology.

“Students really enjoy the courses that they’re in,” said Vaughan, who leads a Harry Potter-themed CAT Community. “Which doesn’t seem like it would be a big deal, but because students do, they’re much more engaged.”

In each CAT Community, students take two general education courses paired with a weekly connections course to bridge the learning to reinforce the knowledge.

Along the way lessons about time management, goal setting and how to succeed at K-State are peppered in.

“It’s complicated, but it’s super powerful and incredibly fun - and students get a lot of the credit hours that they’ll need for their various degrees through the program,” Vaughan said.

Tamara Bowles Bauer ’05, ’11, instructor in the Staley School of Leadership Studies, leads a CAT Community for first-generation college students.

Bauer said the course obviously is there to help students thrive, but it also has helped her stay connected to the learning needs of students.

“A lot of our first weeks are about getting acclimated to K-State. Like when people say the Derb, what does that mean? Or where and how do I do laundry? What do you mean, professors have office hours? And, why would I use those? It’s about designing a safe space where people can freely ask

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“K-State First provided me with a strong sense of family through classmates since my freshman year of college. The team was there to support me while always bending over backwards to help each other out, which is truly inspiring to grow with from my freshman year in 2016 until today.”

REAGAN SWANK, SENIOR IN FINANCE

Kendall Ens, K-State Alumni Association

questions about what they need to be successful, and in return, it has been a really fun way to keep me connected to the needs of first-year students coming into college,” she said.

Andrew Smith, a professor of practice in journalism and mass communication, leads a CAT Community called Sports in America, which pairs an introductory journalism class with a class covering U.S. History from 1865 to the present.

Through this community, Smith’s students have participated in co-curricular activities, including volunteering in a soup kitchen, touring the Negro Baseball League Museum in Kansas City and a trip around the ball diamond at Kauffman Stadium.

“These kids become great friends. They go do things, go bowling, and do other stuff together,” Smith said. “They have built this little community where now they don’t feel alone and that’s a big thing when you’re just coming to college.”

Additionally, K-State First offers a mentoring program called GPS. This program matches experienced K-Staters with first-year K-State students. The intended purpose of a guide is to serve as a professional point of reference throughout the student’s first year at K-State.

A COMMON READ The Kansas State Book Network is designed to provide a common experience to help firstyear students transition from high school to college, grow academically and socially, and share something with all other first-year students.

Each year a committee selects a book that relates to student experiences across a variety of topics. Titles from previous years selections include, The Hate You Give, The Hunger Games, The Other Wes Moore and Ready Player One. “We want our book to be used in the residence halls,” said Tara Coleman ’02, an associate professor and web services librarian for K-State Libraries who coordinates KSBN. “We want our book to be used in a chemistry class, as well as in intro to gender, women and sexuality studies. So we want something that there is a little bit that people can pull out in their academic life, their social life, and in any way they are involved on campus.”

Coleman said each year a committee of more than 20 people read through books and provide recommendations. As the year goes on they narrow down the field until a book is selected.

How that book is used will vary from year to year. The books are to be used as a way to foster commonality and start a conversation.

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Above are the first 10 books in the common reading program.

Photo courtesy of K-State of Communiations and Marketing

“And a lot of professors will invite me to their class and maybe the students have not read the book, but they want me to talk about the book and offer discussion questions inspired by it, and that’s okay. And we have a set of student learning outcomes. One of them is to build a community and you can build a community through a discussion. And oftentimes that will inspire people to read the book.”

BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR While providing opportunities and setting students up for success may be the focus and mission of K-State First, at its heart is always community and, of course, the students.

“K-State First provided me with a strong sense of family through classmates since my freshman year of college,” said Reagan Swank, senior in finance. “The team was there to support me while always bending over backwards to help each other out, which is truly inspiring to grow with from my freshman year in 2016 until today.”

Celebrating

SUCCESS

To celebrate a decade of success, K-State First announced a $60,000 endowed scholarship to allow more students access to CAT Communities. The scholarship was created through a gift from Lee ’71 and Brenda Reeve and Bill Miller ’74 and Debbie Leckron Miller ’75, matched with funds from the K-State Family Scholarship Program in honor of Pat Bosco ’71, ’73, the longtime dean of students. They also are fundraising throughout 2020 through their 10 for10 campaign for additional need-based scholarships for students enrolling in University Experience first-year seminars, which you can donate to at give.evertrue.com/ksu/kstatefirst.

Additionally, 10 events are planned this year, including a CAT Community highlight event at Open House, to showcase and celebrate a decade of success.

K-State First students participate in an activity at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art.

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SUIT FOR THE STARS Kristine Larson Davis ’15 and her love of stars sent her on a journey from K-State to NASA

BY ASHLEY PAULS PHOTO COURTESY OF NASA/JOEL KOWSKY

As Kristine Larson Davis ’15 grew up in small-town Galva, Kansas, she looked up at the stars and dreamed about exploring the universe.

Those far-away stars and planets shining in the night sky seemed a very, very long way from Kansas, but she never let go of her dream.

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Her parents would often take her to the Cosmosphere space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas, which helped the wonders of the universe feel just a little bit closer. In middle school, she had the opportunity to attend space camp and heard that one of the best ways to work at NASA was to become an engineer.

“I loved space, and decided then I wanted to become a mechanical engineer to work for NASA one day,” Davis said. “I carried that goal through high school and college, and it helped me get to where I am today.”

Davis currently serves as a spacesuit engineer at NASA, helping to prepare for the Artemis missions. According to NASA, the goal of the Artemis program is to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024, eventually taking “the next giant leap,” which is sending astronauts to Mars.

LAUNCHING A CAREER While Davis was at K-State, she earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in Leadership Studies.

“I really enjoyed my time at K-State, and felt supported by the professors of the College of Engineering,” she said. “It is hard to pick only a few of my favorite experiences, because I had so many!”

She enjoyed participating in organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers and attended several of the society’s annual conferences across the country.

“It was so inspiring to see so many successful women in engineering, and all the opportunities available to me,” she said.

She also studied abroad at Czech Technical University her sophomore year. She said the experience opened her eyes to other cultures and really pushed her out of her comfort zone.

“Finally, I will never forget all the long hours spent in the College of Engineering Library, and mechanical engineering computer labs,” she said. “I made lifelong friends during those late nights.”

LEARNING CURVE Davis’ first contact with NASA started before she graduated from K-State. In fall 2012, she started as a Pathways intern; NASA’s Pathways Program provides an opportunity to work and explore careers while still in school. Davis did four internship rotations with

Johnson Space Center, and she started full-time after she graduated in December 2015.

In her role as a spacesuit engineer, she is working on the pressure garment of the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU), which will serve as the spacesuit for the Artemis missions.

Specifically, she is in charge of the helmet; sun visor, also known as the EVVA (Extravehicular Visor Assembly); and the waist assembly.

“My tasks range from project management and systems engineering, to testing hardware and understanding how well it works for our future astronauts,” she said. “I love that I get to work on the Artemis spacesuit, which will enable future exploration.

My favorite days are when I get to be the test subject, and experience what it is like to be in a pressurized spacesuit.”

Davis said her bachelor’s degree from K-State gave her a great foundation to build her career on, but there was still a great deal of information that she had to learn on the job.

“It was intimidating to start off with a big learning curve in front of me,” she said.

“Support from mentors and my coworkers helped me tremendously to successfully work through my projects.”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Not long ago, Davis had the opportunity to lead a test series of a prototype spacesuit in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL). The NBL is an astronaut training facility and neutral buoyancy pool that helps simulate the microgravity astronauts encounter in space.

The objective of this particular project was to evaluate the use of the xEMU suit architecture onboard the International Space Station.

“As test lead, I had to get all the support equipment ready, work through all the paperwork and safety reviews, schedule and then execute each test,” she said. “It felt great when we finished up our last NBL run, and completed a safe, successful test series.”

Although it’s difficult to predict the future, Davis said she believes the years ahead will be an exciting time for NASA. “I hope that after the 2024 Artemis missions, NASA continues to grow humanity’s presence in our solar system with longer-term missions on the moon and one day, a mission to Mars,” she said.

“I love that I get to work on the Artemis spacesuit, which will enable future exploration.

My favorite days are when I get to be the test subject, and experience what it is like to be in a pressurized spacesuit.”

KRISTINE LARSON DAVIS ’15, SPACESUIT ENGINEER AT NASA’S JOHNSON SPACE CENTER Left: Kristine Larson Davis ’15, a spacesuit engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, wears a ground prototype of NASA’s new Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) during a demonstration of the suit Oct. 15, 2019, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The xEMU suit improves on the suits previously worn on the moon during the Apollo era and those currently in use for spacewalks outside the International Space Station. It will be worn by the first woman and next man as they explore the moon as part of the agency’s Artemis program.

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Cadets from the K-State Army ROTC program participate in a field training exercise.

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ROTC students at K-State balance coursework while serving their country

BY MARIA CHILDS ’14 PHOTOS COURTESY OF K-STATE COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

Everyday Wildcats don uniforms in service to America through

K-State rotc

On any given day, Army ROTC Cadet Zachary Reynolds, gets up at 5 a.m. to do physical training and balances his course load and study hours for his chosen major. He also served as the battalion commander during the 2019-20 academic year, which was a mentoring role for younger cadets in the program.

It’s not the normal college experience, but Reynolds wouldn’t have chosen it any other way. He is earning his bachelor’s degree while learning how he will serve his country as a second lieutenant in the military.

“It is difficult. I feel like people that are ROTC cadets should be seen almost like a student-athlete because a lot is required just like as an athlete, they have school, but they also have to go and practice,” he said.

About 1% of Kansas State University’s population chooses to add ROTC coursework to their higher education plan.

Throughout the week, 200 cadets, just like Reynolds, serving in the Air Force and Army ROTC programs balance their laboratory hours, physical training schedules and study for their chosen degree fields.

Army Lt. Col. Robert Leicht Jr. ’00, ’14, professor of military science, and Air Force Col. Heath Duncan, professor of aerospace studies, agree the one thing that sets their students apart from the other 22,000 students on campus is a higher goal of serving their nation.

“It is definitely a mindset that is slightly different than the norm,” Duncan said. “Where they’ve said ‘I want to serve this greater thing called a nation and I’m willing to give up some of my personal rights and freedoms in order to do that because I feel that strongly about making sure that the nation stays strong, free, able to promote those same things throughout the world.’”

Leicht said the students he has in Army ROTC want to be part of something bigger than them. They know the program is demanding, but they are all trying to make a difference in a positive way. Leicht said he is trying to educate the Wildcat community about the Army ROTC program.

“When we start talking to interested students, they automatically assume I’m going to sign them up and they’re going to be enlisted, go to the basic training and Advanced Individual Training tomorrow,” Leicht said. “No, I want cadets to stay in school, I need them to stay in school, so I need to educate campus officials and the student population.”

PRIORITIES While Duncan and Leicht run two very different programs, education is at the top of the priority list in both programs.

According to Duncan, the primary goal of both ROTC programs is to produce second lieutenants in the military.

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Cadets from the K-State Air Force ROTC program board a plane during a training exercise.

“We have a little difference in how the programs are administered,” Duncan said. “But the overall goal of the Air Force and Army ROTC is the same.”

Both programs seek hard-working individuals who meet academic standards, not only in the ROTC program, but in their personal life as well.

The service-oriented mindset both leaders look for in their cadets permeates all the cadets they bring into the program.

“The military pulls from all facets of society so we pull from farms, we pull from inner cities, we pull from west and east coasts, middle of nation, north, south, doesn’t really matter. Everybody comes together into one big organization,” Duncan said.

Sometimes, courses that are part of a cadet’s education track conflict with the ROTC schedule.

For example, in both programs cadets attend a laboratory course that is required by the ROTC program. When a cadet has a critical course they

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need to graduate and it directly interferes with an ROTC course, they have to work with Duncan or Leicht to arrange their schedule to fit the need.

“We try as best we can,” Leicht said. “When folks come in, we try and figure out the best way to get them to where they’re trying to go. And we come up with so many creative ways that we can do it.”

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Each ROTC program has a supporting military installation they can use for training, mentorship opportunities and building a partnership. For the Air Force ROTC, it is McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. Duncan said they don’t travel to McConnell very often because of the distance.

However, the Army ROTC program has a partnership with Fort Riley. This partnership is unique because of how close the military installation is to the university — 30 miles to the

west. Leicht can gain access to training grounds easily at Fort Riley because he is treated as a battalion-level commander on post.

“Our partnership with Fort Riley is huge,” he said.

“If I call any facility out there and I need training areas, we get it. The brigade commanders from Fort Riley contact me regularly and invite our cadets to observe or participate in their training events.”

GOALS Each cadet has a job in their respective ROTC programs. Freshmen and sophomores hold more administrative roles while juniors and seniors usually hold leadership roles.

Leadership roles change each semester so the cadets can become more well-rounded students in the program.

Cadet Catherine Leavitt, senior in architectural engineering and member of the K-State rowing

team, was the Air Force ROTC wing commander during the fall 2019 semester.

Her passion to be in the Air Force was fueled by her father’s occupation as a helicopter pilot in the Army.

During her junior year of college, her father passed away, but her passion remained strong.

“I think the cool thing about it is we’re all pushing for the same goal,” she said. “When you get a group of people together, who are all driving toward this one goal, the amount of things that you can accomplish in that group is insane.”

The coursework in both the ROTC programs becomes more complex as cadets grow older in the program.

Leavitt said each year of ROTC brought a new lesson with it. During her freshman year, it was all about her priorities.

“But when I came in as a freshman, my priorities were all kinds of out of whack,” she said. “I put rowing first and then academics and then ROTC and those are my priorities. Those are my top three. And that was the biggest challenge as a lower level cadet was figuring out where my priorities actually were supposed to be.”

It took her until her third semester in college to fix her priorities so they lined up with her goals.

“So obviously academics should be on top. I can’t commission in the Air Force unless I have that degree,” she said. “And I can’t keep rowing unless I have a decent GPA. And then ROTC should be beneath that, because that’s my career. That’s what I want to go do. And then rowing is just an activity.”

Now as a fifth year senior, she has the challenge of passing her leadership role to the cadets who will continue to serve when she commissions in May. “When I have something I’ve worked really hard on, it’s really hard to hand it over to somebody and other people have that,” she said. “So it’ll be interesting next semester, taking a backseat to things because I’ve always been someone who likes to be at the front. I like to be as involved in and as hands on as possible.”

Leavitt is not alone in her feelings either.

Reynolds just got his active-duty assignment as an infantryman.

“I joined ROTC because it’s a family business, as a lot of people say,” he said. “I’m fourth generation army, but I’ll be the first officer. My great-grandpa, grandpa and father were all enlisted. And they were all infantrymen.”

During the spring semester Reynolds and all Army ROTC seniors will shadow a soldier at Fort Riley, to learn more about the role they will be fulfilling.

“One of the biggest takeaways from ROTC is the development and maturity you receive,” he said.

A cadet from the K-State Army ROTC program looks out as a Black Hawk helicopter flies over the area.

“When you get a group of people together, who are all driving toward this one goal, the amount of things that you can accomplish in that group is insane.”

AIR FORCE ROTC CADET CATHERINE LEAVITT, SENIOR IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING A cadet from the K-State Air Force ROTC program boards a plane.

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K-State Alumni Association scholarships strengthen student

Alumni Association awards range from $100 to $5,000 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CLUB Lindsay Adams, Wichita Sarah Aichele, Liberal Katie Amspacker, Larned Kacie Andrews, Wichita Payton Andrews, Emporia Bryce Atchison, Tonganoxie Emily Atkinson, Rose Hill Danielle Bachman, Garden City Rebecca Bailey, Maize Hannah Ballard, Madison Sanders Barbee, Lawrence Brooklyn Barclay, Wichita Sydney Barclay, Wichita Kaden Barker, Tipton Ryan Beeson, Parsons Amy Beliel, Wichita Noah Bell, Paola Kyra Bellows, Garden City Alesha Bergner, Pratt Addison Beutler, Ness City Clayton Beutler, Ness City Pryce Bhula, Wichita Brock Blair, Wathena Maxwell Braun, Andover Caleb Brond, Liberal Cole Burenheide, Lawrence Sydney Burton, Abilene Trey Byers, Hoisington Gabe Carnley, Wichita Emmary Catlin, Ottawa Lauren Cayless, Wichita Adan Cernas, Garden City Lakin Cherry, Girard Claire Clark, Hugoton Abby Coleman, Andover Kaitlin Colle, Hutchinson Michael Conaway, Topeka Lucas Cook, Abilene Logan Cox, Hutchinson Steven Crain, Holcomb Joshua Daily, Wallace Emma Degenhardt, Wichita Mariah DeLaRosa, Garden City Joshua Diazdeleon, Liberal Abigail Dickinson, Gorham Jackson Dirks, Garden City Merrick Dodge, Liberal Alivia Dome, Colwich

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Braxton Donovan, Hoisington Brett Droegemeier, Hays Rebekah Efken, Manhattan Celia Eichbauer, Wichita Jenna Ellison, St. Joseph, Missouri Jacob Eyster, Humbolt Eric Faimon, Burlington Alexander Falk, Linwood Morgan Flax, Utica Gabriel Fox, Augusta Tyler Fox, Derby Alan Franco, Wichita Trey Freel, Ness City Cody Frink, Cimarron Alyssa Fullington, Wichita Ahren Gann, Leavenworth Sesthleng Garcia, Hugoton Patrick George, Wichita Joshua Gerber, Mulvane April Gerhardus, Wichita Brett Gleason, Offerle Macy Haas, Larned Julia Hammes, Topeka Darian Harbaugh, Great Bend Aidan Harries, Pittsburg Ethan Hatcher, Liberal Braxton Haughn, Caney Christian Hawkins, Goddard Emily Headrick, Kismet Connor Herrman, Wichita Bryce Herrmann, Kinsley Bryce Hickman, Hays Lucas Higgason, Otis Elizabeth Hildreth, Louisburg Eric Honas, Wichita Makayla Honeycutt, Wichita Braden Horsch, Andale Hailey Hower, Council Grove Dominic Jirak, Udall Jack Johnson, Hays Molly Kaiser, Great Bend Emmett Keene, Tonganoxie Alyssa Keller, Great Bend William Kelly, Olathe Sreya Kemling, Concordia Brooklyn Kennedy, Wichita Cayden Kerr, Dodge City Courtney Kessler, Wichita Gracie Key, Louisburg

Kohlton Kirby, McCune Mary Klausmeyer, Wichita Jessica Klumpe, Olpe Madison Knoll, Garden City Madison Kovac, St. Joseph, Missouri Samantha Lashley, Goddard Whitney Leiblie, Udall Tyler Lingg, Dighton Abigail Lloyd, Pratt Veronica Lopez Rodriguez, Liberal Jillian Lowe, Hays Holden Lyman, Ellis Brian Martinez, Liberal Adrienne Maxwell, Paola William McCarthy, St. Joseph, Missouri Reagan McCune, El Dorado Preston Meier, Wichita Tobias Mendenhall, Pampa, Texas Ashton Miller, Spearville Tyler Miller, Augusta Cooper Minden, Paola Kirstin Neff, Garden City Levi Newman, Wichita Koby Nickel, Wichita Morgan Paddock, Ottawa Ethan Palsmeier, Paola Trinity Pfaff, Wichita Caden Pfeifer, Russell Tram Pham, Garden City Blake Phillips, Tonganoxie Krista Phillips, Wichita

Eli Pitney, Abilene Mackenzie Porter, Moundridge Kayli Potter, Hays Gabriel Prater, Abilene Morgan Purdy, Wichita Shae Randel, Wellsville Claire Rathgeber, Wichita Cole Regehr, Iola Landon Reinhardt, Ness City Claire Richardson, St. Joseph, Missouri Madolynn Rink, Goddard Devin Riordan, Wichita Julia Rivera, Ozawkie Kathryn Rockers, Augusta Caleb Rosebaugh, Lenexa Bailey Ross, Meade Alek Royer, Haven Koby Royer, Haven

Caitlyn Rude, Garden City Esvin Ruiz Perez, Liberal Paul Rundus, Concordia Brittany Salisbury, Paola Hayden Sanchez, Dodge City Irit Sanchez, Scott City Jose Sanchez, Garden City Rodrigo Sanchez Juarez, Hugoton Cole Saye, Cherryvale Halle Schindler, Paola Darby Schneider, Garden City Savannah Schneider, Hays Breanna Schroeder, Manhattan Gavin Schumacher, Hays Emily Scott, Ottawa Trystan Seifried, Dighton Sailor-Anne Seiler, Hanston Gentry Shapland, Dighton Eden Shaw, Leawood Gunther Shull, Dighton Lauran Skelton, Wichita Emily Smith, Windom Kora Snavely, Concordia Jarrod Springston, Garden City Caitlynn Stapleford, Severy Kolby Stein, Spearville Emma Stoner, Independence Megan Strecker, Garden City Taylor Sullivan, Garden City Peyton Thorell, Hays Grady Toews, Hesston Delaney Trost, Concordia Kaitlyn Urban, Louisburg Isabelle Ure, Paola Cooper VenJohn, Andale Caeden Venters, Bel Aire Brittany Vogel, Maize Kristopher Wagner, Satanta Jocelyn Walker, Utica Maleah Walker, Ulysses Morgan Waterman, Ottawa Jon Wells, Sedan Jaeden Werth, Cimarron Hallie Wettstein, Liberal Adam Whitson, Hutchinson Colton Williams, Osage City Nathan Williams, Wamego

Maitland Wiltse, Timken Macy Wineland, Wichita

David Mayes ’96, K-State Alumni Association

Students attend the K-State Alumni Association’s Scholarship Social in September 2019 at the K-State Alumni Center.

Emily Wright, Bucyrus Nathalie Wright, Wichita Harrison York, Tonganoxie

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS Cora Astin, Manhattan Krishan Baniqued, Bartlesville, Oklahoma Branson Basinger, Salina Cody Begnoche, Manhattan Shannon Bellamy, Hutchinson Ryan Bender, Overland Park Luke Benfer, Manahattan Cortney Berndt, Salina Joshua Biby, Wichita Avery Bolar, Prairie Village Graham Bolar, Prairie Village Garrett Brown, Lincoln, Nebraska Taylor Bruna, Barnes Nathan Buss, Grantville Rebekah Cain, Allen Jordan Carinder, Cherryvale Destiny Casanova-Hinshaw, Hutchinson Alexis Clapp, Independence Roger Clark, Anthony Quinton Clymer, Brewster

Kaitlin Colle, Hutchinson Kevin Colle, Hutchinson Kellsie Corrigan, McPherson Kayla Craigmile, Shawnee Kreed Curran, Farlington Alyson Daniels, Gardner Alice Davidson, Clay Center Aletheia Delort, Manhattan Matthew Denholm, Hillsboro Karsen Deweese, Emporia Emileigh Dinkel, St. Francis Andrew Dorsch, Fort Collins, Colorado Josie Dulan, Leawood Elizabeth Eikenberry, Hays Diana El-Koubysi, Topeka Jenna Ellison, St. Joseph, Missouri Shelbi Emling, Chanute Logan Evans, Overland Park Morgan Feldkamp, Manhattan Jacob Fisher, Metamora, Illinois Kensley Fleischer, Meriden Yasmine Flores, Manhattan Kaden Frasier, Manhattan Anna Frizell, Great Bend Tyler Galante, West Bend, Wisconsin Nadiyah Gamble, Manhattan Avery Gates, Beloit

Jayden Gittle, Manhattan Justin Gittle, Manhattan Samuel Gleason, Maple Hill Kel Grafel, Oberlin Denny Graham, Van Alstyne, Texas Rachael Gros, La Crosse Gabriela Gutierrez, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Quinn Hall, Kansas City, Missouri Taylor Hamon, Ozawkie Katelyn Harbert, Kingman Kinsey Harlan, Madison Grace Harms, Manhattan Kevin Harper, Manhattan Christopher Hartley, Wamego Anna Hastings, Manhattan Georgia Hatesohl, Manhattan Christian Hawkins, Goddard Remington Hedges, Garnett Kaylee Heimer, Assaria Abbey Heller, Olathe Isaac Henson, Omaha, Nebraska Amanda Hinnen, Towanda Ciara Hodgkinson, Pratt Amanda Hoffman, Pittsburg Seth Hoffman, Manhattan Kooper Holbrook, Kearney, Missouri

William Holeman, Bronson Tylar Hood, Florissant, Missouri Joseph Hornung, Cimarron Emma Howes, Whiting Grace Hunter, Stilwell Kylie Hynek, Hanover Hayden Jarvis, Oakton, Virginia Melinda Johns, Overland Park Kirsten Joy, Beloit Claire Keeten, Phillipsburg Griffin Kepple, Manhattan Cayden Kerr, Dodge City Jenna Ketter, Tipton Kristen Kimbrell, Harrisonville, Missouri Hannah Klippenstein, Maysville, Missouri Jacob Korb, Valley Falls Jarrod Kuckelman, Lewis Hanna La Londe, Lenexa Aidan Lammers, Jefferson City, Missouri Hunter Little, Centralia Katherine Little, Raton, New Mexico Justin Logan, Topeka Taryn Lonker, Dodge City Kendra Marstall, Murphy, Texas Sierra Marstall, Murphy, Texas Cade Mayer, St. Francis Faith McClaskey, Girard

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David Mayes ’96, K-State Alumni Association

Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship recipients with Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and CEO of the Alumni Association.

Aaron McDowell, Hill City Alexandra McDowell, Hill City Sean McGimpsey, Manhattan Thomas Meek, Topeka Emily Meier, Goessel Madeline Meier, Goessel Erin Miller, Moundridge Hattan Mollnow, Wasilla, Alaska Caitlin Morgan, Liberal Catherine Nelson, Kansas City, Missouri Shane Newton, Waverly Taylor Nikkel, Manhattan Karsen Odle, Beloit Jacob Ostertag, Olathe Jonna Owens, Elkhart Chessa Parker, Manhattan Naomi Pieper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Jordan Pine, Lawrence Katelyn Pinkston, Manhattan Gwen Pitts, Leawood Sarah Pitzer, Haltom City, Texas Bethanee Plochberger, Clay Center Adrienne Pohl, Assaria Rebekah Purvis, Westmoreland Taylor Rangel, Wichita Kailey Rawson, Prairie Village Evan Ridder, Leoti Sean Robben, Grinnell Madison Rogers, Topeka Reed Roney, Northfield, Minnesota Alexias Rose, Sterling Kharli Schiffner, Ozark, Missouri Hanna Schmitz, Axtell Oliver Schmitz, Axtell Emma Schwertfeger, Turon Kendra Scott, Belleville Kelsi Seiler, Manhattan Logan Senecal, Manhattan Gabrielle Simms, Kansas City, Missouri Elizabeth Smith, Manhattan Molly Smith, Olathe Peyton South, Glencoe, Illinois

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Anna Spexarth, Colwich Jeb Stafford, Independence Kamryn Stark, Wichita Caden Stirtz, Liberty, Missouri Mason Stirtz, Liberty, Missouri Erica Stuhlsatz, Paxico Colton Sutterby, Savonburg Bryn Swearingen, Hiawatha Rhianna Thomas, Kettering, Ohio Samantha Traffis, Overland Park Kinsey Volk, Goodland Kathleen Walker, Omaha, Nebraska Michaela Wassall, Latham Jaeden Werth, Cimarron Tillie Wheeler, Kearney, Missouri Margaret Williams, Kansas City, Missouri Isaac Wingert, Ottawa Cody Wondra, Ellinwood Trenton Wood, Solomon Morgan Woodbury, Quenemo Grace Woods, Manhattan Parker Woodworth, Haysville Aubrey Wright, White Cloud William Wright, Rose Hill Nicholas Yuska, Berthoud, Colorado Makayla Zeller, Manhattan Josie Zink, Turon

RENZ FAMILY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP Keaton Petite, Junction City

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIPS Maddy Mash, Wichita Tel Wittmer, Holton

TULSA CATS SCHOLARSHIP Mary Robertson, Tulsa, Oklahoma

JACK AND JANET AYRES SAB STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Ariana Coker, Shawnee Emma Francis, Topeka Hannah Markel, Rogers, Arkansas Samuel Pittman, Overland Park Laura Rouw, Omaha, Nebraska Tel Wittmer, Holton

LARRY AND SALLY COFFMAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Claire Richardson, St. Joseph, Missouri

GIB ’80 AND BRENDA ’77 COMPTON WICHITA ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Scotney Reichenberger, Wichita

DALLAS/FORT WORTH ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Nathan Gardner, Colleyville, Texas Mary Gendron, Keller, Texas Christa Gorman, Irving, Texas Michael Hulcy, Coppell, Texas Faith McDonald, Frisco, Texas Andrew Thompson, Coppell, Texas Anna Wehling, Mansfield, Texas

COL. GAYLE FOSTER ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Bret Ambrosier, Abilene Michael Aylward, Chanute Sanders Barbee, Lawrence Kaden Barker, Tipton Jasmine Bates, Alden Alexis Baughman, Altamont Tessa Beeman, Hamilton Ryan Beeson, Parsons Noah Bell, Paola Seth Bielefeld, Abilene Bailey Boeckman, Beloit Beau Bonebrake, Concordia William Britton, Lewis

Caeli Clennan, Hutchinson Cathleen Cowell, Larned Jony Dahl, Courtland Kaitlyn Fischer, Larned Cody Frink, Cimarron Macy Haas, Larned Elizabeth Hildreth, Louisburg Patricia Hokanson, Bucklin Samuel Hudgens, St. Joseph, Missouri Elizabeth Inmann-Hall, Eureka Dominic Jirak, Udall Sreya Kemling, Concordia Hannah Klippenstein, Maysville, Missouri Cassidy Lathrom, Olathe Drake Lette, Udall Tyler Long, Beloit Colton Muckelbauer, Paola Olivia Peoples, Ottawa Izabel Romero, Osawatomie Jaeden Werth, Cimarron Isaac Wingert, Ottawa Dalton Wright, Gower, Missouri

CARL R. AND MARY T. ICE K-STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Mackenzie Deplata, Granby, Colorado Jarret Griffee, Marysville Jaybe Shufelberger, Auburn

PHOENIX, ARIZONA ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Jacob Modra, Phoenix, Arizona Megan Stoa, Scottsdale, Arizona

TEXAS LICENSE PLATE Cassidy Cage, Muleshoe, Texas

SUGHRUE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Katharine Moffitt, Dodge City

K-State Alumni Association File Photo

Alumni Association Wabash CannonBall Kansas City recipients.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Rudra Baral, Morang, Nepal Diego Guerron Orejuela, Quito, Ecuador Linda Hamuli, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Disleve Kanku, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Takayuki Kijima, Tokyo, Japan Vedant Deepak Kulkarni, Nashik, India Yinuo Lin, Cangzhou, China Yibo Liu, Luohe, China Paril Mehta, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Chansol Park, Gwangju, South Korea Sarif Patwary, Chandpur, Bangladesh Cecilia Pick Gomez, Asuncion, Paraguay Ziyu Zhao, Ningbo, China

GEORGE AND ANN MCCANDLESS WICHITA ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

Connor Davis, Andover Brandy Rigg, Douglass

VANGUARD AIRLINES/WICHITA ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Lindsay Adams, Wichita

WABASH CANNONBALL COLORADO SCHOLARSHIPS Michael Arnold, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Natalie Hummel, Colorado Springs, Colorado Abbey Meier, Colorado Springs, Colorado Makenzee Weems, Denver, Colorado

WABASH CANNONBALL NORTH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIPS Nathan Gardner, Colleyville, Texas Mary Gendron, Keller, Texas Christa Gorman, Irving, Texas Michael Hulcy, Coppell, Texas

Faith McDonald, Frisco, Texas Andrew Thompson, Coppell, Texas Anna Wehling, Mansfield, Texas

WABASH CANNONBALL HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIPS Elizabeth Connell, Friendswood, Texas Jenna Gazaway, Tomball,Texas William Long, Spring,Texas Vivian Weaver, Houston, Texas

WABASH CANNONBALL KANSAS CITY SCHOLARSHIPS Katharine Bailey, Olathe Kendall Batten, Olathe Emma Boetcher, Lenexa Nathan Byard, Overland Park Josie Carey, Shawnee Ariana Cecil, Leawood Emma Erin Cocjin, Overland Park Ariana Coker, Shawnee Thomas Colling, Shawnee Kayla Craigmile, Shawnee Meghan Dillon, Shawnee Ryleigh Diskin, Olathe Joseph Dotterweich, Olathe Michael Dowd, Olathe James Ecklund, Overland Park Lindsey Edwards, Shawnee Ava Ford, Prairie Village Brynne Franzen, Lenexa Josi Frigon, Liberty, Missouri Samuel Fruth, Olathe Braden Funk, Overland Park Sara Gammon, Drexel, Missouri Blake Hardesty, Overland Park Nathan Hassed, Overland Park Emily Hemsath, Olathe Katherine Horner, Overland Park Katherine Horton, Overland Park Mason Kapple, Overland Park Griffin Karr, Manhattan Alexandra Knappen, Shawnee

Lila Kubas, Overland Park Matthew Lippe, Leawood Benjamin Madrigal, Liberty, Missouri Elena Mannebach, Kansas City, Missouri Shelby Martinez, Peculiar, Missouri Nathan McClain, Overland Park Cade McCoy, Lenexa Kristen Medlin, Olathe Brenden Meek, Paola Anastacia Mendoza, Lenexa Brett Meyers, Olathe Scout Molder, Kansas City Kennedy Mounce, Olathe Amelia Mullin, Shawnee Natalie Mullin, Gardner Benjamin Murdock, Overland Park Skyler Murphy, Gladstone, Missouri Quinten Napier, Fairway Zachary Ness, Olathe Sophia New, Overland Park Nicholas Nolkemper, Overland Park Noah Pace, Olathe Theodore Pope, Leawood Olivia Pruss, Olathe Sydney Rehagen, Olathe Emma Reinke, Shawnee Katelyn Rhodes, Overland Park Sarah Rose, Lenexa Connor Sawalich, Prairie Village Katherine Schoenberg, Olathe Liam Shearon, Lenexa Maverick Shuler, Shawnee Christopher Simkins, Overland Park Zachary Steiger, Shawnee Teegan Swanson, Overland Park Adam Sweat, Overland Park Emily Sweat, Overland Park

Matthew Swords, Gardner Camden Tews, Olathe Zoe Thompson, Overland Park Cheyenne Town, Olathe Anna Traynham, Lenexa Fiona Turner, Gardner

Jacob Vance, Olathe Aydan Vanmeerhaeghe, Shawnee Brianna Wagoner, Kansas City, Missouri Rachel Wright, Kearney, Missouri Jackson Yahne, Liberty, Missouri

GARY AND BEVERLY HARTZELL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Ruth Garnas, Aurora

LARRY AND KAY SURAN WEIGEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Logan Brin, Hays Jack Fort, Hays Grant Ginther, Hays

CRAIG AND CAROLYN SWANN – MARY VANIER KSU FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Kendra Marstall, Murphy, Texas

JIM AND SHERRY HUSCHKA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Dylan Fanning, Ottawa Ryan Keiter, Ottawa Chloe Maxwell, Ottawa

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Phillip A. “Phil” Young, Liberty, Mo., wrote a memoir, Where Fate Takes You.

ANNIVERSARIES

Dale V. Baysinger, Stagecoach, Texas, wrote a book on the history of Lamont, Kan.

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Mary Jo Rupp Myers, Manhattan, Kan., received the Pi Beta Phi Member of Distinction Award.

She is K-State’s first lady and a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

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Virginia Munson Moxley ’68, ’69, ’77, Council Grove, Kan., received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society.

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John T. Pence, Manhattan, Kan., retired from K-State as senior associate director for dining services, after 56 years of service.

Robert D. “Bob” Regnier, Leawood, Kan., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250.

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Alan B. Campbell and Patricia D. “Patsy” Dunning Campbell (fr), San Diego, Calif., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept.

5, 2019.

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James S. “Jim” Wheatcroft ’69, ’72 and Marcia Wheatcroft (fs), Bonner Springs, Kan., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 2, 2019.

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Mary E. Abson Stecklein and Alfred L. “Al” Stecklein, Golden, Colo., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 29, 2019.

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Kyle E. Horn and Tracy B. Campbell Horn ’88, Lenexa, Kan., celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary June 3, 2019.

Postal mail: Alumni Records 100 Alumni Center 1720 Anderson Avenue Manhattan, KS 66506-1001

Dan C. Yunk ’71, ’75, ’87, Manhattan, Kan., received the K-State chapter of Delta Chi Fraternity’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Dan is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

Philip F. “Phil” Grossardt, Great Bend, Kan., was inducted into the Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

Craig A. Swann, Keller, Texas, retired. He was previously employed by Fiserv.

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Email: alumni@k‑state.com

Doris Wright Carroll ’74, ’76, Kansas City, Mo., received the K-State Global Campus Outstanding Adviser Award. She is an associate professor at K-State. She is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

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G.P. “Bud” Peterson ’75, ’77, ’80, Atlanta, Ga., retired as president of the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Fax: 785-532-5068

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CONTENTS 62 1950s 62 1960s 62 1970s 62 1980s 62 Anniversaries 64 Marriages 65 1990s

S. Kendal Frazier, Centennial, Colo., received the Distinguished Alumni Award from K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics. He is the current chair of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

65 2000s 66 2010s 68 Births 69 Former Students 69 Faculty/Staff 69 Friends

Carl R. Gerlach, Overland Park, Kan., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250. He is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

Edward A. “Ed” King, Collierville, Tenn., retired after 43 years in the hardware industry. He was a principal with J.C. Bernard and Associates for the last 25 years.

Sam H. Knipp, Edmond, Okla., is a farm news editor for I-Heart Media.

Dorothy J. “Dottie” Lickteig, Overland Park, Kan., retired from St. Ann School as a teacher after 43 years.

Jeanine E. Mull Haynes, Westfield, Ind., retired from Southeast Saline School District. She was a reading teacher.

Vickie L. Mumma James, Manhattan, Kan., received the Public Advocacy Award from K-State’s College of Health and Human Sciences. She is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

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Carol J. Anderson Fink ’77, ’91, ’04, Wamego, Kan., retired from K-State’s College of Health and Human Sciences, family studies and human services.

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Ann L. Caine ’79, ’81, Oklahoma City, Okla., was inducted into the Oklahoma State University College of Education Hall of Fame.

Bruce A. Loeppke, Lakewood Ranch, Fla., is the director of engineering business development at APG Engineering.

Elaine Melton Johannes ’79, ’82, ’03, Manhattan, Kan., was named a 2019-20 Civic Engagement Fellow.

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Jane A. Miller Foltz, Abilene, Kan., is the interim city manager for the city of Abilene.

Susan A. Walterscheid Keller, Manhattan, Kan., retired from K-State after nearly 39 years.

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Linnea Cobb Hess ’81, ’87, Manhattan, Kan., retired as a reading teacher at Northview Elementary School after 26 years of service in the Manhattan-Ogden School District.

Gregory R. Leet, Phoenix, Ariz., is an associate with Aspen Leadership Group.

Maria Neelly Wulf, The Woodlands, Texas, was elected grand president for Pi Beta Phi. Claire A. Sneed McDaniel, Austin, Texas, is the communications/public information specialist for the State Bar of Texas.

John S. Taylor, Denton, Texas, is the applications engineer for Peterbilt Motor Co.

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Jonathan E. “Jon” Baum, Shawnee Mission, Kan., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250.

Paul J. Malir, Lenexa, Kan., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250.

Brian W. Stark, Burlington, Ill., is the vice president of sales and marketing at Rockford Fastener Inc.

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Harold E. Bentley Jr., Kansas City, Mo., is the chief sales officer at Crux-Xcelerate.

The K-State Alumni Association welcomes the new fully paid life • • • •Dec. • • 31, CLASS NOTES • • • members from Nov. 1• through 2019.

We greatly appreciate their loyal support of the Alumni Association and Kansas State University.

Valerie Linn Allen `09 Mark Edward Anderson `08 Bailey Borck Bachamp `11 Cole Ryan Bachamp `11 Alexandra Dorothy Bahadori Amir Alexander Bahadori `08 Caleb C Bain `04 Jessica A Bain `03 Derek W Barnard `95 Lyle W Bartel `80 Jana D Beery `80 Conner Beese `19 Benjamin Noah Bellar `14 Valerie Jean Binns `16 Elizabeth C Blakely `72 Robert A Boucher Jr `75 Clint M Bradbury `05 Sherry Evans Brady `76 Jennifer L Braun `98 Michael T Braun `97 Amy J Brooks `91 Shane D Brooks `89 Blake Allan Brosa `09 Jama M Budke `03 Kyle Reece Carlyle `09 Lauren Ashley Carlyle `09 Alex Detroit Carson Jr `09 Lindsay A Chapman `02 Melissa Marie Chesnut `07 Kyle Dakota Chew `18 Teresa B Christensen `72 Rachel Danielle Clark `00 Louis J Covell `05 Logan Michael Crawford `16 Haley E R Davee `04 Jason T Davee `04 Lori Lynn Demers `99 Alison Marie Depperschmidt `05 Brent M Depperschmidt `05 Steven G DeSelm `84 Tiane Lee DeVore `16 Joseph Dean Dortland `19 Stephanie M Dreiling-Whaley Joshua Ben Duerfeldt `06 Kari Lynn Duerfeldt `06 Lauren Pauline Dumler `19 Benny J Eaton `71 Bradley Lee Edwards `08 Hallee Jo Edwards `08 Christopher Joseph Eichman `05 Kelli R Eichman `05 Cary L Elgin `86 Cynthia Lenecia Fails `02 Koby Ross Ferguson `07 Laura Kay Fisher `09 Tory Christopher Fisher `08 Alexsis Emily Fleener `15 Becca L Flowers `83 Leroy V Flowers `88

Gregory S Freed `96 Roger M Genetzky `81 Bonnie L Gerald `97 Michael V Gerald Harold Dakota German `16 Todd A Gigstad `82 Brian A Goad `06 Kara J Goad `06 Beverly A Greenwood `72 Jonathan P Grow `09 Timothy John Hadachek `10 Anna Rose Hague `19 Heather C Hampl Jason A Hampl `97 Jennifer D Havercroft-Miller `98 Darren Wilson Hayse `16 Lisa Arlene Heller `02 Marsha K Hoffman `84 Kylee Melissa Holmes `14 Levi Michael Holmes `10 M Taylor Holmes `17 Jennifer Collier Hosie Matt D Hosie `96 Carl Joseph Hughes `13 Brian Edward Hummell `89 Sean Michael Hupe `98 Anthony M Jaime `96 Bruce E Johnson `76 Karen Christine Kelley `05 Laura Anne Kenney `11 Anita Renee Kimball-Scheve `95 Aaron Paul Kitch `15 Paul Henry Kuhlman `11 Glenn W Lavezzi `97 Jinny R Lavezzi `98 Kelly Christine Law `01 Julie C Lenz `97 Matthew T Lenz `99 Julie Rayburn Leonard `01 Janine T Lewis `08 Parker Thomas Liebl `16 Bradley Joseph Lies `09 Christopher Michael Lollar `08 Maggie I Lundberg `09 Brenda Lea Mann `75 Gregory Ray Mann `75 Cassie Marie Manning `16 Matthew Thomas Manning `16 Kyle Richard May `16 Sara Lynn May `18 Richard T McCollum `98 John C McIntyre `90 Mark Andrew Meier `14 Kathy Sue Mikols `75 Wayne John Mikols `74 Greg P Miller `98 Matthew Douglas Mills `91 Paul Jacob Mintner `10 Craig Scott Most `03

Megan N Muller `09 Kinley M Neier `09 Mark A Neier `09 Amanda Morgan Nelson `16 Brandon Lynn Nelson `05 Staci Ann Nelson `07 Arjun Nepal `15 Troy Lee Newman `98 Chase Robert Null `19 Christine Elizabeth Odom `19 Eric Alan Payne `02 Connor William Peirce `19 Deanna Lynn Perkins `11 Christina Jo Peterson `15 Kirk Benjamin Pfannenstiel `18 Charles William Pyles Jr `09 David S Razafsky `03 Jeff Norton Rixey `15 Katrina Ann Rosebaugh `94 Raymond Joseph Rosebaugh `95 Jane A Rottinghaus Timothy J Rottinghaus `86 Ben D Rufenacht Jr `74 Michelle R Ryan `07 Jordan Ray Salava `15 Matthew Wayne Schafer `08 Rachel Lynn Schafer `08 Angela Markley Scherzer `95 Craig Patrick Scherzer `95 Shane J Scheve `95 John Nicholas Schmedemann `18 Judy K Sellers Steve L Sellers `62 Deborah Corrine Shuck `84 Reid W Skinner `93 Bradford L Smith `75 Shannon Dawn Smith-Sterling `94 Sam B Sterling `82 Katherine Patricia Sullivan `19 Gregory A Swoyer `82 Laura J Swoyer `82 Stephani Leigh Tipton `86 Kayela Ullmer Jessica A Vahling `06 Edward B Van Zante `98 Laura M Van Zante `98 Jason T Vassil `01 Linda L Vincent-Smith Sondra Sue Visser `05 Bryan E Wallace `76 Brandon Joseph Weber `09 John Walter Whaley `00 Kelsey S Whisler `06 Kyle L Whisler `07 Jennifer K Williams `87 David E Woolf `00 Tracy L Woolf `00 Alycia M Yapp `05

To view a list of all fully paid life members, visit k-state.com/LifeMembers.

Special pricing is available for recent K-State graduates.

If you would like to become a life member of the K-State Alumni Association, to make corrections to the information K - S TAT E R listed above, or for additional information, please contact Jeanine Lake at 785-532-6260.

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ON THE BENCH

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Glenn A. Auld and Mary Jane Dunn, Springfield, Mo., were married Aug. 31,

2019.

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Ethan J. Hammes and Lauren A. Adelhardt ’14, Seneca, Kan., were married July 27, 2019.

Philip L. “Phil” McKinney and Dr. Kathleen R. Flanagan ’17, ’19, Hutchinson, Kan., were married Aug. 17, 2019.

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Austin M. Bosch and Elizabeth A. “Beth” Reichenberger, Salina, Kan., were married Sept. 14, 2019.

Steven L. Walton II and Jessica R. Wasko ’16, Omaha, Neb., were married June 1, 2019.

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Shelby K. Surmeier and Trevor Turney, Emporia, Kan., were married May 25, 2019.

Alex Z. Winter and Kesiah M. Thalmann ’19, Manhattan, Kan., were married Aug. 4, 2019.

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The 1920 School of Agriculture men’s basketball team.

Dr. John R. Lyons, Manhattan, Kan., retired from Candlewood Vet Clinic after more than 30 years.

Cynthia K. Rice Svec, Overland Park, Kan., was elected to the Pi Beta Phi Foundation board of trustees.

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Dave D. Bergmeier, Dodge City, Kan., is the managing editor of the High Plains Journal.

Mark A. Chalfant, Great Bend, Kan., is the CEO of Fuller Industries.

Linda K. Coslett Craghead, Alma, Kan., is the director of custodial services at K-State.

Steven K. “Steve” Ellis, Minneapolis, Minn., is the vice president of Puris.

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Jennifer L. Bales Borkovich, Traverse City, Mich., is a salesforce consultant at The Hunley

Group.

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Laura J. Garrett, Tulsa, Okla., is a professor of psychology at Tulsa Community College.

Mark K. Maupin, San Francisco, Calif., is the director of finance/controller for Nurix Inc. Tama J. Richardson Wagner, St. Joseph, Mo., is the director of the St. Joseph Community Alliance, Chamber of Commerce.

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Sheahon J. Zenger ’88, ’92, Lawrence, Kan., is the athletic director at the University of New

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Conn L. Harrison ’89, ’94, Manhattan, Kan., retired as a special education teacher at Manhattan High School’s East Campus after 27 years of service in the Manhattan-Ogden School District.

Abigail L. “Abby” Friesen and Clinton J. “Clint” Kroupa, Oakley, Kan., were married Aug. 10, 2019.

Ashley L. Krier and Bo L. Richardson ’19, Wichita, Kan., were married Aug. 24, 2019.

Riley C. Juenemann and Lindsey M. Solida ’18, ’19, Memphis, Tenn., were married June 29, 2019.

Taylor A. Latham and Tyson Espinosa, Wichita, Kan., were married June 29, 2019.

Elisa M. Wilson and Brandon N. Heide ’19, Lincoln, Neb., were married July 28, 2019.

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Kristen K. Graves and Noah Torgerson, Kansas City, Mo., were married June 8, 2019.

Bayley L. Reiswig and Caleb Allemand, El Dorado, Kan., were married Jan. 5, 2019.

Anna M. Thome and Christopher Hogan, Clearwater, Kan., were married June 1, 2019.

Victoria M. Whitmore and Kyle B. Swift, Marion, Iowa, were married June 22, 2019.

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Timothy L. “Tim” Chadwick, Olathe, Kan., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250.

Michael G. “Mike” Valentine Jr., Lake Winnebago, Mo., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250.

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James M. “Jim” Haney, Fort Worth, Texas, received the College Partner Award from K-State’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

Matthew E. “Matt” Hobelmann, Savannah, Ga., is the vice president of sales at Gavilon.

Kendra Spaeth Lewison, Manhattan, Kan., is the 21st Judicial District court judge.

John A Towse Jr., Leawood, Kan., is employed by Zillow Home Loans LLC. Nicholas C. “Nick” Weigel, Overland Park, Kan., is the vice president of quality, regulatory and technical services at Grain Craft.

powerful business leaders by Ingram’s 250.

Chad K. Myers, Manhattan, Kan., is the general manager/director of golf at Stagg Hill Golf Club.

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Brent A. Marsh ’97, ’99, Oxford, Miss., is the assistant vice chancellor of student affairs and dean of students at the University of Mississippi.

Myles M. Miyamasu, Dumfries, Va., was promoted into the Department of the Army’s Senior Executive Service. He is currently the technical director at the Center for Army Analysis.

Kevin O. Wicker, Lenexa, Kan., is the director of business development at StaffBridge Technology.

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Trent S. Armbrust ’93, ’96, Manhattan, Kan., is the director of strategy for bioscience and technology for the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Julia A. Trowbridge Keen ’98, ’05, ’10, Manhattan, Kan., is one of seven U.S. women engineers highlighted in Women in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry: Personal Experiences and Achievements, a publication of the United Nations Environment Programme. She is a professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science in K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.

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James L. “Jim” Hohenbary III, Manhattan, Kan., published a novel, Before the Ruins. He is director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships/ associate director of the University Honors Program at K-State.

Benjamin J. Lacy, Bentonville, Ark., is the executive vice president at E. Gluck Corporation.

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Ramin R. Cherafat, Kansas City, Mo., was recognized as one of Kansas City’s most

Bryan C. Wagner, Shawnee, Kan., received a Master of Science in project management from the University of Kansas.

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Dominique Z. “Nick” Guerrero, Topeka, Kan., is the owner of Guerrero Inc. Kevin M. Wanklyn ’00, ’02, ’08, Manhattan, Kan., received the Don and Linda Glaser Cornerstone Teaching Scholar Award. He is a teaching assistant professor in K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, mechani-

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Megan D. Mayo Ryan, Westminster, Colo., is the vice president – corporate communications at BOK Financial.

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Brandon M. Solt ’03, ’07, Houston, Texas, is the vice president – commercial real estate at Hancock Whitney Bank.

Lisa R. Wilken, Manhattan, Kan., received the Mark C. Nyquist – Carl and Mary Ice Cornerstone Teaching Scholar Award. She is an associate professor in K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, biological and agricultural engineering.

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Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Manhattan, Kan., received the Gisela and Warren Kennedy Cornerstone Teaching Scholar Award. She is an associate professor in K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, industrial and manufacturing systems engineering.

Sarah J. Mann Jones, Cherryvale, Kan., is a vocal music teacher at Independence Middle School.

Loni M. Marietta Jensen ’04, ’06, El Dorado, Kan., is the director of high school academic partnerships at Butler Community College.

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Amy E. Bartak ’05, ’14, Brea, Calif., is a department manager at Burns and McDonnell.

Andrea R. Brown Kleekamp, Gardner, Kan., is the risk reduction and education specialist at Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

Jurgan L. Stewart, Seattle, Wash., is a senior expert at Bain and Company.

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Ashley N. Martin ’07, ’14, Manhattan, Kan., was promoted to assistant vice president, K-State Division of Communications and Marketing.

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Chad A. Charest, Shawnee, Kan., is employed by Hg Consult Inc. Heather R. Hanssen Peterson, Manhattan, Kan., is a senior project architect at Anderson Knight Architects.

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Derek J. Clements, Manhattan, Kan., received the Mark C. Nyquist Cornerstone Teaching Scholar Award. He is an instructor in K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, architectural engineering and construction science.

Julie B. Horvath Wallace, Olathe, Kan., is a senior event manager with Marriott Hotel.

Gregg T. Joyal, Orlando, Fla., is a general manager at a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel.

Mark J. Vail, Wichita, Kan., is a physician assistant at Mid American Orthopedics.

Earl E. Webster III, Evergreen, Colo., is a senior estimator at Interior Contracts Inc. Vanessa C. Whittle Vail, Wichita, Kan., is a professional buyer for strategic sourcing at Cargill.

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Emily C. Haug Patt, Arlington, Va., is a federal government relations specialist at Honda North America Inc. Dalton B. Henry, Washington, D.C., is the vice president of policy at U.S. Wheat Associates. He is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board

of directors.

Paul J. Mintner ’10, ’12, Columbia, Mo., is a senior human resources consultant at the University of Missouri System.

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Cole R. Bachamp, Manhattan, Kan., is an associate trust officer with The Trust Company.

Denae A. Kraus Tarwater, Helena, Mont., is a clinical laboratory scientist at Veterans Affairs Fort Harrison Medical Center.

Jennifer Rawle Schulte ’11, ’13, Thibodaux, La., is the MBA administrative coordinator at Nicholls State University.

Caroline Z. “Zoe” Waggoner Schumm, Ames, Iowa, received the Distinguished Service Award from K-State’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

Sean A. Wallace, Collinsville, Okla., is a process engineer at John Zink Hamworthy Combustion.

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Dana L. Avery Parker ’12, ’18, Riley, Kan., is a program coordinator in K-State’s College of Business. She also serves on the board of directors for Meeting Professionals International.

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Mackenzie S. Brown Blakeslee, Manhattan, Kan., is a paraplanner at The Trust Company.

Kylie N. Kinley, Nelson, Neb., is an Extension educator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Alix C. Bilip Adio ’14, ’17, Manhattan, Kan., is an alumni programs assistant at the K-State Alumni Association.

Tiffany L. Carter ’14, ’19, Clarksville, Tenn., is an assistant professor at Austin Peay State University.

Bradley J. “Brad” Ellenz, Wichita, Kan., is the director of operations at Carrico Implement.

Brett E. Seidl, Manhattan, Kan., is a director of development at the KSU Foundation.

Shane D. Southwell ’14, ’19, New York, N.Y., is an assistant men’s basketball coach at Robert Morris University.

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Nicole R. Koch Duncan, Overland Park, Kan., is a senior accountant at Black and Veatch.

Lauren E. Meis Cox ’15, ’17, Park City, Kan., is a fourth grade teacher at Valley Center Intermediate School.

Ashleigh M. Rodriguez-Bertz, Wichita, Kan., is employed by the Greater Wichita YMCA.

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Caroline R. Fry Riley, Mission, Kan., is the assistant director of undergraduate and graduate admissions at Avila University.

MaryLynn F. Griebel, Mission, Kan., is an operations project manager at Garmin International.

Ashley R. Lemos Napier, Manhattan, Kan., is an administrative assistant at Keating and Associates Inc. Ethan M. Pauls ’16, ’19, Colorado Springs, Colo., is a developer at Omitron Inc. Michael A. Scheib, Dauphin, Pa., is a plant manager for Dean Foods.

Shelby K. Surmeier Turney, Emporia, Kan., is an occupational therapist at Emporia Public Schools.

Kimberly A. Williamson ’16, ’18, Manhattan, Kan., earned a bronze medal in the women’s high jump at the 2019 Pan American Games.

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Katherine H. Geist ’17, ’19, Burlington, Iowa, is a city planner in Burlington.

Lauren A. McDonald, North Fond Du Lac, Wis., is a manufacturing process improvement engineer at Amcor.

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Malik R. Bieberle, Lenexa, Kan., is an engineer with Turner Construction.

Matthew B. Bowman, Manhattan, Kan., is an assistant academic coordinator at K-State.

Justinn E. Doby, Topeka, Kan., was promoted to the rank of major in the Kansas Army National Guard.

Miranda A. Hansel Burkes, Kansas City, Mo., is an executive sales manager at the Intercontinental Hotel at the Plaza.

Margaret J. “Maggie” Huseman, Ankeny, Iowa, is an audit associate at KPMG. Collin G. Just, Manhattan, Kan., is the assistant director of student programs at the K-State Alumni Association.

Brett J. Morey, Linwood, Kan., is a bridge design engineer for Professional Engineering Consultants PA. Mackenzie L. Pepper, Franklin, Tenn., is a publicity assistant at Big Machine Label Group.

Blake E. Sneed, High Ridge, Mo., is an architectural designer at PGAV Destinations.

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Tara L. Ackerman, Kansas City, Mo., is a teacher at Growing Futures Early Education Center.

Trace R. Adams, Lone Tree, Colo., is a credit analyst at CoBank.

Jacob D. Beckley, Bartlesville, Okla., is a financial analyst at ConocoPhillips.

Ellie E. Brehm, Pratt, Kan., is a personal banker at SJN Bank of Kansas.

Bailey L. Brown, Orlando, Fla., is a conference coordinator at Gaylord Palms Resort.

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Kristi L. Schremmer Roberts and Derek Roberts, Brentwood, Tenn., announce the birth of son Beckett Hunter, July 23, 2019.

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Travis D. Lenkner and Erin F. Delaney (fr), Chicago, Ill., announce the birth of daughter Greta Wynne, Aug. 22, 2019. Travis is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

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Catherine E. Angell and Robert Angell, Olathe, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Sophia Elizabeth, Aug. 20, 2019.

Jarred D. Green and Sheila M. Shaffer ’04, ’07, ’13, Salina, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Scottlyn Temperance, Sept. 17, 2019.

Kelli R. Rodvelt Franzenburg and Matthew Franzenburg, Lenexa, Kan., announce the birth of son Braden Alexander, May 31, 2019.

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Whitney D. Clark Mainz and Rob Mainz, Denver, Colo., announce the birth of daughter Greta Louise, May 18, 2019.

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Kourtney R. Bettinger and Branden W. Comfort ’07, Fairway, Kan., announce the birth of son Peter William, May 17, 2019.

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Magdalene L. “Maggie” Burg, Olathe, Kan., is an electrical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Jeffrey J. Cain, Oklahoma City, Okla., is a software developer I at Paycom.

Aaron M. Davis, Manhattan, Kan., is a child protection specialist with the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

Courtney M. Deist, Manhattan, Kan., is a first grade teacher at Northview Elementary.

Cassandra M. Ebert Schoemann, Frankfort, Kan., is an ag instructor at Marysville High School.

Ryan F. Ehrenberg, Overland Park, Kan., is a certified athletic trainer at Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Regent W. Erickson, Davenport, Iowa, is a product engineer at John Deere.

Darcie E. Gallagher, Highland, Kan., is a precision agriculture instructor at Highland Community College.

Morgan L. Gantz, Perry, Kan., is an insurance agent at AG Insurance.

Kristen K. Graves Togerson, Kansas City, Mo., is an assistant mechanical engineer at Burns and McDonnell.

Kaylee Q. Gunzelman, Manhattan, Kan., is an eighth grade math teacher in the Morris County School District.

Jamie I. Heise, Hutchinson, Kan., is employed in customer support at Integrated Solution Group.

Nathan H. Henderson, Mission, Kan., is an assistant scientist at MRI Global.

Kasey Holle Combes, Salt Lake City, Utah, received an award for her project in Spain and was published in Architect magazine.

Jillian D. Jantz, Newton, Kan., is a third grade teacher at Berean Academy.

Alison Jensen, Provo, Utah, is the assistant director for the First-Year Advising Center at Utah Valley

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Joseph T. Brown and Whitney L. Coen Brown, Shawnee, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Heidi Jo, Sept. 22, 2019.

Abby M. Logerman Brunetti and Jonathan Brunetti, Arvada, Colo., announce the birth of daughter Hartleigh Marie, April 9, 2019.

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Stephen T. Kirkwood, Naperville, Ill., is a sales representative at Rust-Oleum.

Cole A.R. Klinkhammer, Olathe, Kan., is a software engineer at Garmin International Inc. Aaron D. Landrith, Junction City, Kan., is a clinical dietitian at Salina Regional Health Center.

Michael D. McKinney, Urbandale, Iowa, is an account manager at PIC Genetics.

Jacob H. Mikuls, Houston, Texas, is a consultant at Quorum.

Anna N. Miller Isern, Manhattan, Kan., is an assistant teacher at From Cradles to Crayons.

Sarah J. Niederee, Carthage, Mo., is a commercial management trainee at Archer Daniels Midland.

Nicholas J. Reese, Chicago, Ill., is a finance leadership development associate at Graphic Packaging International.

Bayley L. Reiswig Allemand, El Dorado, Kan., is a process engineer at HollyFrontier El Dorado Refining.

Monica N. Ronnebaum, Manhattan, Kan., is a transportation analyst at Foot Locker Retail Inc. Debarshi Saha, Oklahoma City, Okla., is a software developer at Paycom Payroll LLC. Darby Schmidt, Kearney, Neb., is a grain sales associate at Cargill.

Maley H. Sherman, Manhattan, Kan., is a senior case manager at North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.

Dr. Kara M. Simon Parsons, Wichita, Kansas, is a veterinarian.

Isabella I. Skolout, Hays, Kan., is a clinical dietitian at HaysMed, the University of Kansas System.

Garret W. Smith, Great Bend, Kan., is an agronomist at ILS Farms.

Evan T. Steckler, Denver, Colo., is a mechanical designer at WSP USA.

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Jon P. Pretz ’09, ’13 and Jenna Pretz, Osawatomie, Kan., announce the birth of son James Ray, Oct. 22, 2019.

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Calvin R. Williamson and Dana Rathbun Williamson ’14, Dodge City, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Jordan Renee, May 22, 2019.

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Erin E. Grace Markway and Levi Markway, Jefferson City, Mo., announce the birth of daughter Chelsey Grace, Aug. 19, 2019.

Cindi A. Browne Burke and Daniel Z. “Dan” Burke, Strasburg, Colo., announce the birth of daughter Naomi Lyn, Aug. 30, 2018.

Brian H. Coughenour and Eileen T. Hintz Coughenour ’09, Leawood, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Clara, Aug. 28, 2019.

Tiffany S. Hands Stockebrand ’08, ’10 and Craig M. Stockebrand ’09, Salina, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Jaycee Mark, Aug. 6, 2019.

Jessica M. Karr Stauffer and Justin Stauffer, Harrisburg, Neb., announce the birth of son Judd Earl James, Aug. 5, 2019.

Amber N. Logan and John Weber, Olathe, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Savannah Jolene, Aug. 2, 2019.

Casandra J. Robinson Peters and Josh Peters, Olathe, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Libby Kate, Aug. 27, 2019.

Ashley R. Green Urban and Austin C. Urban, Manhattan, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Atzie Lynn, May 28, 2019.

Blair R. Kocher ’12, ’18 and Jordan A. Priddle Kocher ’13, ’15, Manhattan, Kan., announce the birth of son Landry Allen, Sept. 16, 2019. Jordan is the director of fraternity and sorority life at K-State.

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Macario T. “Mac” Benavides and Ruddy E. Benavides, Manhattan, Kan., announce the birth of son Macario Thomas II, Sept. 23, 2019.

Ryan J. Hubert and Joni R. Wolfe Hubert, Sedan, Kan., announce the birth of daughter Julia Jora, Sept.

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Sarah N. Stephenson, Olathe, Kan., is a teacher in the De Soto School District.

Andrew S. Stewart, Kansas City, Mo., is a financial analyst at H&R Block.

Kennedy T. St. George, Larwill, Ind., is the director of marketing at Whitley County Economic Development Corporation.

Benjamin M. Stitch, Chanute, Kan., is an application developer at Farmers Alliance.

Anna M. Thome Hogan, Clearwater, Kan., is a research assistant at Heartland Research Associates.

Shelby N. VenJohn, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, works in quality resource at PepsiCo. Haley K. Wecker, Washington, Kan., is a research coordinator at K-State.

Amy E. Wegner, Wichita, Kan., is a civil engineer I at Tran Systems.

Russell E. White Jr., Lenexa, Kan., is a mechanical engineer at GBA. Victoria M. Whitmore Swift, Marion, Iowa, is an associate engineer at Cargill.

FORMER STUDENTS Jeanny Jackson Sharp, Topeka, Kan., is the communications director for Kansas Department of Transportation.

Brian L. Sharp, Topeka, Kan., is an electrician for the city of Topeka.

FACULTY/STAFF Bill Snyder, Manhattan, Kan., received a 2020 Paul “Bear” Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bruce B. Weber, Manhattan, Kan., received the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the men’s basketball head coach at K-State.

Warren J. White, Manhattan, Kan., received the UFM Grassroots Community Education Award. He is a professor of special education, counseling and student affairs at K-State.

FRIENDS David L. “Dave Lewis” Guthals, Manhattan, Kan., was inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Bradley R. “Brad” Haynes, Westfield, Ind., retired from Consolidated Electrical Distributors (C.E.D.). He was the branch manager.

Dr. Douglas P. “Doug” Hinkin, Manhattan, Kan., retired from Stonecreek Family Physicians.

Kevin E. Murphy, Randolph, Kan., is a truck driver for 4 Play Trucking.

Karen Myers Hibbard, Manhattan, Kan., received the College Partner Award from K-State’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

Donald E. “Don” Rathbone, Manhattan, Kan., received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who. He retired as the K-State dean of engineering in 1997.

Andrew M. “Andy” Rombeck, Riley, Kan., was promoted to captain in the Manhattan Fire Department.

Dianne B. Spiegel, Manhattan, Kan., retired as counselor’s secretary at Manhattan High School West Campus, after 24 years of service in the Manhattan-Ogden School District.

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If you’d like to share an obituary announcement with us, email us at alumni@k-state.com or mail your information to Alumni Records, 100 Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506-1001.

Because of limited space and the high volume of obituary announcements, information received will be edited to a short summary.

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Lois Carlson Forbess, Woodland, Calif., July 1, 2019. She was a teacher and later elementary school counselor, retiring from the Raymore-Peculiar School District in 1988.

Rose M. “Rosie” Jones Christian, Overland Park, Kan., Sept. 2, 2019. She was a realtor for Kroh Brothers (now Reece and Nichols) for 32 years.

Ada I. McDonald Heline, Littleton, Colo., Aug. 22, 2019. She was a teacher at Mesa Elementary School.

Warren L. Taylor, Pine, Colo., Oct. 5, 2019. He was an independent oil and gas operator and consultant.

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Jessie Collins Gray, Baton Rouge, La., May 25, 2019. She was employed by ExxonMobil.

Marion C. Elmer Boydston, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 21, 2019.

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Mary E. Griswold Stryker, Topeka, Kan., Oct. 6, 2019. She taught at Blue Rapids High School.

Leo B. Osterhaus, Austin, Texas, July 28, 2019. He retired from the University of Texas at Austin and St. Edward’s University as professor emeritus.

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Dr. Ralph E. “Doc” Alter, Coffeyville, Kan., Sept.

6, 2019. He opened his own clinic, practicing veterinary medicine for nearly 60 years.

Mary A. Doll McKinney, Greensburg, Kan., Sept. 11, 2019. She worked at McKinney Farms.

Patricia Smith Mead, Albuquerque, N.M., April 9, 2019.

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Virginia I. Collings Olson, Dallas, Texas, Sept.

2, 2019. She had a career in nursing and taught

Mildred H. “Middy” Allison Divelbiss, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 5, 2019. She was a homemaker.

Paul H. “P.J.” Jorgenson, Fairfax, Va., July 30, 2019.

His career consisted of various government jobs.

Charlotte A. Lambert Cable, Wichita, Kan., Sept.

29, 2019.

Jeanne Laughlin O’Hara, Walnut Creek, Calif., Sept.

6, 2019. Her career included serving as a nursery school instructor and an administrative assistant.

Eula Mae Taylor Parker, Frisco, Texas, Sept. 15, 2019.

She worked in the accounting department at Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance Company.

Viola F. “Vi” Unruh, Newton, Kan., Aug. 9, 2019. She was employed in nursing at the KU Medical Center for more than 28 years.

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Frances “Fran” Brenner Ellis, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 15, 2019.

Robert B. “Bob” Brunson, Estes Park, Colo., Aug. 8, 2019. He had a career in engineering.

Paul M. Marshall Jr., Whitefish, Mont., Aug. 8, 2019.

He was employed in fertilizer sales.

Gordon M. McCauley, Stockton, Kan., Jan. 29, 2019.

He spent 45 years in the construction industry, retiring in 1994 as division manager for Allied Inc. Wallace K. “Wally” Taylor ’49, ’50, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 7, 2019. He was a regional geologist with the Kansas Highway Department for 41 years.

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Benjamin L. “Ben” Blackburn, Decatur, Ill., Sept.

22, 2019. He was employed by Kansas Power and Light and Illinois Power Company.

Patricia “Pat” Chew Oppitz, Topeka, Kan., Aug. 23,

2019. She worked in radio and owned her own business.

John M. Gorton, Chanute, Kan., Aug. 24, 2019. He was a real estate agent and accountant.

Dr. William R. “Bill” Grubbs, Lawrence, Kan., Sept. 7, 2019. He was an optometrist.

Harry G. Hackett, Macks Creek, Mo., July 2, 2019. He was an engineer for the FAA for many years.

Kenneth L. “Ken” McReynolds ’50, ’54, Hutchinson, Kan., Aug. 9, 2019. He was employed by the K-State Extension Service, retiring as a farm management specialist and economist.

Richard M. “Dick” Noble, Lakewood, Colo., Aug. 25, 2019.

Francis L. Peniston ’50, ’53, Easton, Mo., Oct. 2, 2019. He was head of production for all biologicals at Boehringer Ingelheim, retiring in 1987.

George P. Ramirez, Olathe, Kan., Sept. 28, 2019. He was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Richard S. Sidwell, Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 7, 2019. He was employed by Cities Service EAS Co. (now Williams), retiring in 1984. He also served in the National Defense Executive Reserve for 38 years.

Cole Smith, Dallas, Texas, Aug. 25, 2019. He was the president of Smith, Ekblad and Associates Architects.

Kenneth C. Van Cleave Jr., Eureka, Kan., Sept. 22, 2019. He was employed by the Soil Conservation Service.

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Henry C. Fager, Wichita, Kan., Aug. 14, 2019.

He was the retired vice president of Southwest Federal Savings/Loan.

Roberta J. “Bertie” Keas Decker, Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 8, 2019. She was a church secretary for 16 years.

Dale C. Olson, Midland, Texas, Sept. 27, 2019. He retired from Conoco Phillips in 1988.

Elizabeth T. “Liz” Perkins Burns, Topeka, Kan., Sept.

6, 2019. She was a registered nurse and retired from Stormont Vail Hospital in 1998. She and her husband also started Burns Floral Company.

Wanice A. Walker Haas, Olathe, Kan., Sept. 13, 2019.

Most of her teaching career was in the Shawnee Heights School District, retiring in 1989.

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Jean E. Antenen Rumble, Great Bend, Kan., Oct. 23, 2019. She was a homemaker.

Ramon E. Eller, Olathe, Kan., Aug. 29, 2019. He served in an administrative role at Geary Community Hospital.

Christopher C. “Kip” Williams, Manhattan, Kan., July 30, 2019. He retired as senior vice president of Inter-

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Dr. R. Duane “Sam” Holder, Independence, Mo., Dec. 22, 2018. His career included more than 50 years of veterinary medicine at the Independence Animal Hospital.

Vaughn D. Peterson, Mission, Texas, Sept. 23, 2019.

He helped start Peterson Industries.

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Dr. Lewis T. “Theil” Bloom, Wichita, Kan., Sept.

19, 2019. He provided radiology services to rural hospitals, retiring in 2005.

Norman R. Elliott, Bendena, Kan., Aug. 7, 2019. He was a farmer. He was a past president of Farm Bureau and a past vice president of the Bendena State Bank.

Lila M. German Atwell, Norton, Kan., Sept. 15, 2019.

She established the Norton County Health Department and later the PRN Home Health Agency, administering those agencies for 23 years.

Theodore E. “Ted” Hanson Jr., Englewood, Colo., Sept. 20, 2019. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 1993.

Carrol F. Pickens, Moorestown, N.J., Aug. 23, 2019.

He was a city manager.

James L. “Jim” Riggs, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Sept. 1, 2019. He was a civil engineer at HNTB for 42 years.

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Janice E. “Jan” Farmer Dring, Pompton Plains, N.J., July 1, 2019. She spent many years in nursing, including serving as a staff nurse and a professor of nursing.

Lois A. Force Elliott, Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2019.

She taught elementary school.

Thomas W. Scott, Ithaca, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2019. He was a member of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Agronomy Department.

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CELEBRATING 20 ISSUES AS EDITOR

James L. “Jim” Clowers, Topeka, Kan., Sept. 24, 2019. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1980 at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He later retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation in 2000.

Carrol J. “C.J.” Dekat, Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 5, 2019. He was an insurance claims adjuster.

Bruce E. Fink, Austin, Texas, Aug. 22, 2019. He was a hydrogeologist with the state of Texas, retiring after 30 years.

James C. “Jim” Gordon, Saugerties, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2019. He joined IBM in the power systems area, retiring with more than 30 years of service.

Paul W. White, Wichita, Kan., Oct. 13, 2019. He owned and operated Western Auto and also was a farmer.

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This issue marks 20 editions of K-Stater magazine with Tim Schrag ’12 as editor. Schrag is pictured here at the 2019 Alumni Excellence Award banquet with assistant editor, Maria Childs ’14, longtime K-Stater editor, Tim Lindemuth ’77, and Marlin Fitzwater ’65, ’15. Schrag said it has been the great honor of his career to serve the Wildcat community as editor of the magazine.

Joseph R. “Joe” Shipley, Overland Park, Kan., Oct. 10, 2019. He started his own company, Shipley Detailing Service.

William R. “Bob” Stutz Sr., Utica, Kan., Aug. 11, 2019. He was a rancher and farmer.

Alan D. “Al” Van Nice, Fort Collins, Colo., July 28, 2019. He was employed at Mobil Oil Corporation for 38 years.

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John Cannon III, Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 6, 2019. He was the city engineer for Anchorage.

Dwane J. Goracke, Wichita, Kan., Sept. 28, 2019. He was employed at Boeing Co. for more than 45 years.

Dr. Glenn E. Hoskinson, Augusta, Kan., Oct. 9, 2019.

He practiced veterinary medicine for 44 years.

Gary J. Neilan, Las Cruces, N.M., Sept. 29, 2019.

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Jerry L. Collins, Bettendorf, Iowa, Oct. 3, 2019.

He was a quality control director and consultant for Sears Manufacturing.

Robert L. Derstein, Topeka, Kan., Aug. 3, 2019. He was senior vice president and trust officer at CoreFirst Bank and Trust for 36 years.

Emmett L. Haywood, Erie, Colo., Aug. 11, 2019. He had a more than 30-year career with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Region VIII. Kuhrman H. “Hal” Kempthorne, Paso Robles, Calif., Oct. 26, 2019. He was a software engineer for Sun MicroSystems.

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Jagdish J. “Jack” Sheth, North Port, Fla., Sept.

20, 2019. He had a career as a chemist in the flooring industry.

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Richard W. “Dick” Carlson, Grapevine, Texas, July 10, 2019. He was an engineer for International Paper and later became a realtor.

Laurence A. “Larry” English, Vancouver, Wash., Jan. 27, 2019. He was employed by D’Amato Conversano Engineers.

Thomas A. Rumsey, Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10, 2019.

He was employed by Westinghouse Inc. Loyd R. “Hap” Vernon, Bremerton, Wash., Aug. 21, 2019. He managed the Draper Valley Farms hatchery for 20 years.

Roger N. Anderson, Bullhead City, Ariz., Aug. 30, 2019. He spent his career in grain export and elevator management.

Dr. Joseph M. “Joe” Brennan, Indianola, Iowa, Sept.

21, 2019. He worked at the Indianola Veterinary Clinic.

Michael T. “Mike” Fickel, Leawood, Kan., Sept. 5, 2019. He was a founding partner of Shaughnessy Fickel and Scott Architects.

Dr. Charles E. “Chuck” Lingle ’60, ’62, ’67, Albany, Ga., Sept. 12, 2019. He was a veterinarian.

Richard C. Luster, Greeley, Colo., Aug. 4, 2019. He was a professor of ceramics at the University of Northern Colorado, retiring after 30 years.

Alvin D. Schrag, South Hutchinson, Kan., Aug. 11, 2019. He was employed by Master Machine Tools and Reno County Public Works Department.

Judith A. “Judy” Dumler Hyer, Paola, Kan., Oct. 8, 2019. She was a substitute teacher and a homemaker.

Jack J. King, Edmond, Okla., May 14, 2019. He began his career as a salesman and started his own Manufacturer’s Representative Company.

• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• CLASS IN MEMORIAM NOTES • • • Rene L. Lavoie, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Sept. 24, 2019.

He retired from Cumberland Valley Cooperative Association, after many years as a general manager.

Daniel T. “Dan” Lynch, St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 20, 2019. He worked at Lynch’s Valley Hardware, Univac of Kansas City and was an insurance salesman.

Dr. Stanley J. “Stan” Mosier, Wichita, Kan., Sept. 6, 2019. He retired as a private practice doctor in 2013.

Dr. Donald W. “Don” Stanton ’60, ’64, Fayetteville, Ark., Aug. 28, 2019. He had a career in veterinary medicine, specializing in small animals.

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Gordon E. Snyder, Nampa, Idaho, Sept. 6, 2019. He was a U.S. Air Force chaplain, retiring in 2002 at the rank of lieutenant colonel and later was a math teacher.

John A. “Jack” Tuomey Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, Sept.

16, 2019. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve after 28 years and also retired from the city of Fort Worth as development coordinator.

Jean M. “Margie” Woodward Sauvage, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 23, 2019. She was a public school teacher.

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Charles E. “Charlie” Cook, Wentzville, Mo., Oct. 12, 2019. He was an agricultural engineer at John Deere for 24 years and later worked at Agco Farm Equipment.

Doris M. Lehman Hagen, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Oct. 9, 2019. She was a teacher at Somerville Elementary School.

Leonard “Len” Marcus, Millbrook, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2019. He was a teacher, audio-visual coordinator, and library and computer director in education for more than 32 years.

Dr. Darrell L. “Doc” Salsbury ’63, ’65, Hillsboro, Kan., Oct. 14, 2019. He was a veterinarian, retiring in 1997.

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Mary Jane Dice Brueck, Tulsa, Okla., Sept.

16, 2019. She was active in retailing at Macy’s, retirement home administration at Aldersgate Village and Kansas legislative activities.

David W. Duncan, Wichita, Kan., June 27, 2019. His career was in the retail industry, owning or managing stores, including Billy Barnstormer’s for 13 years.

Lucille E. Kemmerer Ochampaugh ’66, ’70, Plainville, Kan., Aug. 27, 2019. She retired from a teaching

Gary D. Bohn, Waterford, Wis., Sept. 15, 2019.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force at the rank of lieutenant colonel and later worked for Boeing Co. as an engineering manager.

William G. “Gary” Cooper, Leawood, Kan., Sept. 25, 2019. He was the senior technical manager of mechanical engineering at the Honeywell Federal Manufacturing and Technologies plant.

Shirley C. Crail Sanford, Warsaw, Mo., Aug. 21, 2019. She was employed at Trinity Lutheran Hospital for 25 years and later worked at Farm Bureau Insurance.

Ronald J. “Ron” Forkenbrock, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 4, 2019. He served in the U.S. Army for 23 years, retiring from Ft. Leavenworth as lieutenant colonel.

Pamela S. “Pam” Gallemore Cox, Spring Hill, Fla., Sept. 20, 2019. She taught high school mathematics and later worked for a life insurance company, rising to the office of vice president in charge of strategic planning.

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Rebecca A. “Becci” Hargrove, Augusta, Kan., Sept. 4, 2019. She retired as a middle school teacher.

Sharryl A. Lueker Alexander, Wichita, Kan., July 7, 2019. She taught in elementary schools for more than

30 years.

Bruce K. McCallum ’68, ’72, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 30, 2019. He was the city engineer and director of public works for the city of Manhattan for 20 years.

Dwight E. “Red” Miller, Aurora, Colo., Sept. 3, 2019.

He was the founder and president of Red’s Wines and Spirits Inc. Pamela K. Weckman Reisig ’68, ’70, Russell, Kan., Aug. 14, 2019. She was a certified public accountant for 30 years and also assisted in the operation and management of the family businesses, Reisig Farms and Reisig Seeds.

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John W. Robbins, Sioux Falls, S.D., Oct. 6, 2019.

He retired from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2013.

Larry W. Rollins, Monterey, Calif., Sept. 12, 2019. He was a CPA.

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Cynthia Abrahamson Pruett, Evansville, Ind., Aug. 4, 2019.

Dr. William W. “Bill” Buisch ’68, ’70, Cary, N.C., Aug. 17, 2019. He was an international veterinarian with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Alan B. Fitzgerald, Grand Junction, Colo., Aug. 22, 2019. He was a high school guidance counselor for 33 years and prepared taxes for H&R Block for 14 years.

Ethel H. Moody McGinty ’70, ’78, Manhattan, Kan., Sept. 3, 2019. She was a teacher.

Ronald W. “Ron” Norton, Las Vegas, Nev., July 28, 2019. He was employed by REECO, Bechtel and National Security Technologies.

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Timothy D. Carroll, Berlin, N.J., Sept. 23, 2019.

He was an architect.

Rose Ann Ebert Kuhlman, Westmoreland, Kan., Oct.

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universities, specializing in adult and higher education.

Charles T. Washington, Arcadia, Fla., October 2018.

He worked for Fortune 500 companies, including Xerox Corp., retiring in 2008.

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Beverly J. “Bev” Keim Davis, Salina, Kan., Sept.

15, 2019. She taught eighth grade English at Salina South Junior High, retiring in 1990.

Loretta J. “Joey” Martinson Watson, Emporia, Kan., March 25, 2019. She was a nurse, nurse educator and case manager.

Clarence A. Mohr, New Cambria, Kan., Oct. 23, 2019.

He taught German and Spanish at Victoria and Salina Central.

Joseph B. “Joey” Poell, Hanover, Kan., Sept. 22, 2019. He retired as director of life science at Normandale Community College.

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Jonathan P. “Jon” Childers Jr., St. Paul, Minn., July 28, 2019. He worked for the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Housing and Urban Development agencies.

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Edgar J. “Ed” Giskie, Liberal, Kan., Oct. 9, 2019.

He was a repairman for National Cash Register, as well as Dillons, The Best Market and Walmart.

Paul D. Hendley, Shawnee, Kan., June 17, 2019. He had a career in carpentry, most recently with Synergy Construction Company.

Janet G. “Gayle” Holmes Strukel, Topeka, Kan., Oct. 18, 2019. She taught in Topeka Public Schools for 35 years.

Dale D. Hostinsky, Cuba, Kan., Aug. 21, 2019. He was an ag instructor and FFA adviser for 30 years.

Lois M. Hubble Cox, Topeka, Kan., Aug. 27, 2019.

She was director of special education for Topeka Public Schools from 1978 to 2001.

Elsie M. Thiessen Brazelton, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 24, 2019. She was a special education teacher for 20 years.

Dean Durland “crowns” St. Patricia (Jeanne Petracek Hoskins ’52, ’80) and St. Patrick (Kenny Johnston ’51) with an Irish green hat during the Engineer’s Open House in 1950. The award is named after St. Patrick, the patron saint of engineers, and is awarded annually to two of the most outstanding graduating students in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.

13, 2019. She and her husband managed Shady Rest Campground and the Nutrition Depot.

Norma J. “Jo” McClendon Campbell, Stillwater, Okla., Aug. 21, 2019. She was a student advocate, scholar and administrator, serving on the faculty of the OSU College of Education for 23 years.

Linda K. Renberger Freeland, Salina, Kan., Aug. 5, 2019. She owned Four Seasons Preschool for nearly 40 years.

Terry W. Ault, Hays, Kan., Sept. 8, 2019. He opened his own business, Architectural Solutions.

Dwayne C. Beckford ’72, ’79, Paola, Kan., Sept.

12, 2019. He spent more than 30 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring at the rank of colonel. He later taught high school and was an FFA adviser.

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Bill Huseman, DVM ’75, ’77, El Dorado Springs, Mo., Sept. 9, 2019. He had a career in farming and ranching.

Zdenka Z. “Zee” Uridil, Hay Springs, Neb., Aug. 23, 2019. She worked with an ABE/GED program.

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Carolyn J. Bales Smith, Fort Worth, Texas, Sept.

13, 2019. She was a singer, musicologist, music

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Jack A. Sumner, Green Valley, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2019. He served on the faculty of several

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Michael J. “Mike” Demmer, Willowdale, Kan., June 28, 2019. He was a farmer and stockman.

Mark E. Gerhardt ’72, ’75, Olathe, Kan., July 26, 2019. He began his own accounting firm, Mark E. Gerhardt Chartered, helping clients for more than 37 years.

Nancy C. Gravenstein Havenstein ’72, ’77, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 20, 2019. She was a teacher in the Manhattan-Ogden School District, retiring after 20 years.

Mark A. Grimes, Edmond, Okla., Sept. 2, 2019. He worked for Flintco for more than 26 years, retiring as president of the Oklahoma City office.

Linda G. Martin Fries, Fairfax, Mo., Sept. 24, 2019.

She was employed at Watson Fireworks.

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It is very hard to put down into words how it feels to have thousands of fans screaming my name and always wanting to be around me. I think the real question is, “How does it feel to be 73 years old anIt is very hard to put down into words how it feels to have thousands of fans screaming my name and always wanting to be around me.

I think the real question is, “How does it feel to be 73 years old an You go to a lot of events, and that must be tiring, what does a cat nap for Willie look like?

First, I prepare my bedding by walking circles inside of it and then paw the area where my head is goin gto sleep before I lay down and take a 45-minute nap. I do this process 5-6 times a day depending on the weather outside.

Willie became the official mascot in 1947, how does it feel to be 73 years old and still be the face of K-State?

It is very hard to put down into words how it feels to have thousands of fans screaming my name and always wanting to be around me. I think the real question is, “How does it feel to be 73 years old and still feel like I’m a 20-year old?”

What kind of diet does Willie need?

I stay on a very strict diet of eating birds and Purple Pride ice cream.

How much does it hurt when K-State loses?

It stings at first. What mascot doesn’t want their team to win? But I always know that K-State will bounce back and win next time.

How does Willie celebrate after a big win?

I celebrate by running around, knocking my ball of yarn for a solid hour and then drinking a full bowl of milk and finally getting a good night’s rest before the next game day.

If you had to spend the weekend with any other Big 12 mascot, who would you spend it with?

I would sepnd the weekend with the West Virginia Mountaineer, we both share an interest in hunting birds, specifically Jayhawks!

If you played on the football and basketball teams, what positions would you play?

I would be the wide receiver with my cat-like reflexes and the point guard.

What products do you use to care for your wonderful whiskers?

I prefer a more natural way of taking care of my whiskers and use the old method of licking my paw and cleaning my whiskers since I am a cat. I like to stay away from whisker and hair products; I feel like it doesn’t make my whiskers shine as much.

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What’s the best part about interacting with the fans?

The best part about interacting with fans is the smiles I get to put on their face by giving them a high five or taking a selfie with them.

What’s your weirdest experience been as Willie?

I once got asked how many abs I had by a little kid.

Is there a K-State super fan that’s bigger than you are?

Yes, Robert Lipson is a bigger super fan than I am. He is a great guy and is loved by everyone.

How does Willie prepare for a football or basketball game?

I first wake up get a nice stretch and eat a healthy meal.

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historian and music bibliographer, and had a long career in two academic libraries, at K-State and Texas A&M University.

Ruth Ann Fuson Stanley, Manhattan, Kan., Aug. 25, 2019. She was an adviser to soldiers at Fort Riley for K-State. She retired from K-State after more than 34 years.

Darrel E. Krause, Lakewood, Colo., Aug. 29, 2019. He was a civil engineer with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, retiring in 2016.

Billy R. Weinman ’78, ’81, ’96, Mountainair, N.M., Sept. 21, 2019. He was a park guide for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

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Susan J. “Susie” Brooks Bilderback, Manhattan, Kan., Oct. 18, 2019. She was a program assistant with the Family Nutrition Program, K-State Research and Extension.

Leo H. Converse, Olsburg, Kan., Sept. 5, 2019. He was a rancher and executive sales trainer for Chrysler.

Stephen M. “Steve” McCandless, Kansas City, Mo., July 23, 2019. He worked at Garney Construction for nearly 40 years.

Donald R. “Don” Olsen, Randolph, Kan., Aug. 6, 2019. He was a rancher.

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Mark S. Runge, Emporia, Kan., Sept. 16, 2019.

He was an architect and director of facilities for 32 years at Emporia State University.

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Classes in drawing and painting were offered through the offices of university Extension in 1970. Judy Abraham instructed the night classes for college credit at advanced and beginner levels in Clay Center’s auditorium.

Craig A. Collins, Edmond, Okla., Sept. 7, 2019. He was an auditor for the Oklahoma Credit Union.

Mary Lou Zimmer Odle, Salina, Kan., Oct. 13, 2019.

She was a K-State Research and Extension agent.

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Sandra M. “Sandy” Grisham Vetter, Lenexa, Kan., Sept. 30, 2019.

Craig L. Russell, Belpre, Kan., Sept. 2, 2019. He was a truck driver.

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Shelly D. Wadas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Sept. 8, 2019. She was a registered nurse and worked at Christus Spohn Shoreline.

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Trina J. Wendland Ruel, Overland Park, Kan., Aug. 25, 2019. She had a career with Olathe Home Health for nearly 20 years.

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Donald W. “Don” Grier, Cairo, Kan., Sept. 4, 2019. He was a private consultant for computer networking.

Mervyn D. “Merv” Wisner, Lubbock, Texas, Oct. 7, 2019. He was a counselor and later managed customer portfolios in the automotive industry.

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Annita P. Bentz Huff ’90, ’93, Salina, Kan., Sept.

10, 2019. She was employed in financial aid at various universities, including K-State.

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Clay A. Randel, Wichita, Kan., Sept. 4, 2019.

He was the environmental superintendent for Arkansas City for 21 years and retired from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in 2014.

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Bradley L. Funk ’94, ’95, St. George, Kan., Sept.

9, 2019. He owned and operated Funk and Associates Accounting.

Robert C. “Bob” Kimbrough IV, Overland Park, Kan., Aug. 24, 2019. He was a consultant for AMC Theaters.

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Sara L. Beal Aufdemberge ’71, ’98, Leavenworth, Kan., Oct. 21, 2019. She retired as school librarian at Hayden Catholic High School.

Daniel W. Snell, Claremore, Okla., Sept. 3, 2019. He was an avionics electrical engineer for Boeing Co.

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Matthew M. Coplin, Vancouver, Wash., Aug. 4, 2019.

Isaiah A. “Zay” Ross, Topeka, Kan., Aug. 24, 2019. He was a special education para-educator.

Aritri Majumdar, Buffalo, N.Y., April 20, 2019.

Mark A. Jackson, Milford, Kan., June 25, 2019.

He was a combat engineer and worked for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

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William J. “Bill” Aaron Sr., Leavenworth, Kan., Sept.

9, 2019. He worked in maintenance at Fort Leavenworth and retired from USP in 1987.

Linda Elmen Monacci, Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 12, 2019. She was a homemaker.

Velva L. Fisher Berghaus, Meade, Kan., July 19, 2019. She was a hairdresser and homemaker.

Jean K. Fitzgerald Oberhelman, Manhattan, Kan., Sept. 8, 2019. She was a teacher in rural schools.

Lynn Francis, Wilsey, Kan., Aug. 26, 2019. He spent more than 50 years as a bull hauler at Francis Truck Line and later became the owner/operator.

Beverly A. Fry Guinn, Greeley, Colo., July 25, 2019.

• • • • • • • • IN MEMORIAM • • Orville E. Gobber, Manhattan, Kan., Oct. 18, 2019.

He had a 40-year teaching career and taught industrial arts in Manhattan.

Susie Green Harman, Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 14, 2019. She was a homemaker.

Audrey J. Keeling, Salina, Kan., July 1, 2019. She was a telephone operator, bank teller and school secretary.

Joyce Nickerson Goering, Dallas, Texas, Aug. 20, 2019.

Grant A. Stannard, Wichita, Kan., Aug. 28, 2019. He was employed at Stannard Construction Co. Susan G. Trowbridge Carey, Topeka, Kan., Oct. 3, 2019. She was an office manager at East Topeka Dental Associates and later worked in the family businesses for more than 25 years.

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FACULTY/STAFF Charles C. “Cliff” Dipman, Manhattan, Kan., Oct. 20, 2019. He was a research assistant at the Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Station at K-State.

Paul E. Doughty, Olsburg, Kan., Sept. 25, 2019. He was a security officer at K-State.

Don R. Fisher, Manhattan, Kan., Oct. 2, 2019. He worked in maintenance at the K-State Student Union until retirement.

Dale Ganz, Westlake, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2019. He joined the music faculty at K-State, retiring in 2013.

A. Pauline Norby, Manhattan, Kan., Sept. 27, 2019.

She was a research assistant in the K-State Department of History.

Joseph K. “Joe” Unekis, Manhattan, Kan., May 26, 2019. He taught political science at K-State for 34 years.

David E. Wilken, Oviedo, Fla., May 3, 2019. He owned Oxford Feed and Grain and Wilken Livestock Equipment and also worked at K-State.

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FRIENDS Elsie N. Blanka, Junction City, Kan., Aug. 28, 2019.

She taught music in Junction City schools.

Alice K. Ekstrom Farmer, Dewey, Okla., Aug. 11, 2019. She was a homemaker and, periodically, a secretary in El Dorado Public Schools.

Bonnie J. Kopf, Topeka, Kan., Sept. 25, 2019. She was employed by Treaster, which later became Carricos John Deere Implement Dealership, retiring in 2009.

Paul Matthaus, Krum, Texas, Nov. 28, 2018. He was a welder and started Paul’s Forge, later Lone Star Forge.

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