K-Stater magazine, Summer 2021 by K-State Alumni Association

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K- STATER The magazine for K-State Alumni Association members

Summer 2021• Vol. 70, No. 4

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BOOKS ARE BACK ON THE SHELVES IN HALE LIBRARY

4 First Look 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Talk Back 9 Mailbox 10 Around K-State 2 2 Wildcat Kids 38 Another Look 40 KSU Foundation 56 Class Notes 64 In Memoriam 72 Another Look 78 Close-up 80 Last Look 82 K-S-U Photos

Kendall Ens, K-State Alumni Association

Photo courtesy of Morgan Huelsman ’15

24 A NEW CHAPTER FOR HALE The heart of campus is once again beating with the Library space now open

30 MEETING MORGAN NO. 2

30 Illustration by Kendall Ens, K-State Alumni Association

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 785-532-6260. 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 Morgan Huelsman ’15 works for internationally syndicated The Bobby Bones Show

32 CATCHING UP WITH MR. K-STATE Ernie Barrett ’51, ’56, is surrounded by Kansas State University basketball history

36 A STORY TO TELL Bryn Greenwood ’92, ’95 is a New York Times bestselling author of gritty novels

40 KSU FOUNDATION Take a closer look at the donor support for the College of Business Administration

44 THE REAL TED LASSO

Donnie Campbell ’85 is the inspiration behind an Apple TV+ series called Ted Lasso

48 K-STATE A TO Z

K-State-themed illustrations to celebrate the spot you love full well

78 CLOSE-UP: MCCAIN AUDITORIUM McCain Auditorium is celebrating 50 years with links to the past, present and future

On the cover: Books are back on the shelves in Hale Library. (Photo by Kendall Ens, K-State Alumni Association)

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FIRST LOOK PLAY BALL! Jim Brock snags a far hit during a home game against Missouri in this 1940 Royal Purple photo. The yearbook describes him as a cool and collected batter.

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Photos by David\ Mayes ’96, K-State Alumni Association

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A note from our editor Dear Readers, In college it took me a while to appreciate how cool Hale Library is, but by my junior year I figured it out. It’s one of the coolest places on campus and arguably the nicest library in the region. And that was before the fire. Nothing has changed about that statement post restoration, but in so many ways Hale Library is different. The library staff have been kind enough to let me, several of my colleagues and a few photographers wander through the building once a quarter since the restoration efforts began. I can attest to the craftsmanship, thought and planning that went into this project. K-State students have a better library today than even a few years ago. The space is somehow warmer, more inviting and very high tech. Come check it out when you get a chance. I’m excited for you to read this issue. We’ve put in a great deal of effort to have something for everyone inside — even the littlest Wildcats. So many of you have told us how much you’ve enjoyed the coloring pages and we love seeing the completed pages. This summer we decided to take it a step further by including a short children’s book. Our designer’s worked tremendously hard to make this happen and I couldn’t be prouder of their work. Thank you Kendall and Maria for everything that you do for K-State. It’s never surprising to see K-Staters in unique places. So it should come as no surprise to find out that the inspiration for a fictional TV coach, Ted Lasso, is one of them: Donnie Campbell ’85. Donnie is a John Wooden-quoting high school basketball coach in suburban Kansas City. He played football for the ’Cats with my dad in the ’80s. He coached Jason Sudeikis, who plays the titular character. When you talk to him you can tell he cares about his students. On the airwaves, you’ll find Morgan Huelsman ’15 who goes by Morgan No. 2 on The Bobby Bones Show. She shares stories about life in your 20s and chats with Bobby about country music daily. On the New York Times bestseller list, you’ll find author Bryn Greenwood ’92, ’95. She draws on personal experiences to write some very interesting fictional stories. One of which takes place in Kansas. Finally, just for the record, there is only one Mr. K-State. His name is Ernie Barrett ’51, ’56 and at 91 years old he has more energy than most college students. If you don’t believe me, shake his hand sometime. If you know, you know. I decided the magazine needed to catch up with Ernie after someone kindly, albeit foolishly, called me “Mr. K-State” at a wedding back when we still gathered in person. Thinking that kind of pressure seemed too much, I promptly corrected them. But it got me thinking, “what is the real Mr. K-State up to these days?” The more I learned about Ernie, the more I knew he was a Wildcat that readers would enjoy getting reacquainted with. So please check out his story and the others in this issue. With Wildcat Pride,

Tim Schrag ’12 Editor, K-Stater magazine 6

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ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins ’96, Washington, D.C., chair Candace Hart Duncan ’75, Bethesda, Md., chair-elect Kendal Frazier ’73, Centennial, Colo., past chair Terms expire in 2022 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 2023 Chancy Montera Love ’07, Denver, Colo. Rich Macha ’80, Rehobooth, Del. Lori Francis Rogge ’94, Leonardville, Kan. Mike Simms ’89, Kansas City, Mo. Brent Wiedeman ’97, ’05, Colby, Kan. Terms expire in 2024 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. Terms expire in 2025 Morgan Fisher ’04, Arlington, Va. Lydia Peele Kinkade ’09, Overland Park, Kan. Steve Lacy ’76, ’77, Des Moines, Iowa John Niemann ’93, Mount Hope, Kan. Karen Wiley Works ’76, Humbolt, 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 Michael Dowd, Spring Hill, Kan., student body president Megan Klug, Manhattan, Kan., Student Alumni Board president Greg Willems, Manhattan, Kan., ex officio member, president and CEO, KSU Foundation

Catch a game, walk around Campus, ice cream at Call Hall, Sunset Zoo and Pillsbury crossing and of course Aggieville! Melissa Papineau Marmon ’97 Olathe, Kansas

WE ASKED ALUMNI: WHEN I VISIT MANHATTAN, I ALWAYS ________.

Go to So Long Saloon for bean dip and a nancy and then to Dara’s for a slushie

Alumni Association mission: To lead and inspire lifelong involvement that will benefit Kansas State University and all members of our Wildcat Community.

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Julie Sanders Stuckey ’94 Goddard, Kansas

Watch Facebook for future questions to Talk Back.

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Megan Rose Lowe ’08 Andover, Kansas

Take in the amazing Flint Hills on (Highway) 177 into town.

Drive by the two places I lived — Goodnow Hall and 1717 Houston Street. I also drive through Aggieville but it has changed SO MUCH since 1985! Barb Marstall Brockamp ’85, ’93 Rossville, Kansas

Melissa Brune Bynum ’87 Kansas City, Kansas

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Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, publisher Tim Schrag ’12, editor Maria Childs ’14, assistant editor/designer Ashley Pauls, assistant editor/Class Notes Kendall Ens, designer Megan Reichenberger ’11, advertising Salena Sauber ’09, director of communications Terin Walters ’05, assistant vice president of communications

Jennifer Vosler ’99 Lancaster, Kansas

Get donuts from Varsity! Wear my purple, buy something new at Rally House, and eat at Raising Canes

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Patricia Hagman Betzold ’08, ’10 Wichita, Kansas

Jill Kottler Wilks ’91 Olathe, Kansas

MAILBOX Reader reflects on Flinchbaugh tribute

YOUR LETTERS AND PHOTOS ARE WELCOME

Great article on a true purple K-Stater and great educator, Barry Flinchbaugh. Served with him in the Department of Agricultural Economics for 15 years. Not mentioned in your article is the fact that he conducted hundreds of evening meetings on agricultural policy across the state. Many times, he drove back to Manhattan late at night after a meeting. As a pilot, I offered to fly him out to many of those meetings so we could fly back that night. I once checked my logbook and calculated that we had flown the equivalent of around the world on flights across the state and nation. He will be sorely missed. RIP Barry Flinchbaugh. Gary Vacin ’60, ’64 Sun Lakes, Arizona

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Remembering Flinchbaugh Dear Mr. Schrag: That was a fine tribute you paid to Barry Flinchbaugh in the last issue of the K-Stater. Barry was an old friend and one of a kind. I often told him that K-State needed an agricultural hall of fame. And if it did, he’d be in it. Take care, Nick Kominus ’53 Loris, South Carolina

Reader says there is something for everyone Tim: Started reading my K-Stater magazine Spring 2021 electronic copy today and COULD NOT STOP until it ended with Page 84. I am without adequate words, but let me try: Totally excellent — with something for everyone. I especially enjoyed your story on Barry Flinchbaugh, who I admired/loved/ appreciated for all the time he was at K-State. Again, everything was excellent. The Morris Family Multicultural Student Center and all the campus and community construction projects were very well presented and pictured. You and your staff and others should and must be saluted for all the many stories you “shared” with the K-State Family. Thank you so much! Have a safe and wonderful semester — and keep up the great work. Bill Muir ’77 Manhattan, Kansas

Sharing many angles important to reader Dear Tim, We want to congratulate you for doing an outstanding job as the K-Stater editor. We especially thought the editorial in the fall 2020 edition told the story of graduates from K-State and their place in the world as well as in Manhattan and Kansas. You do tell the KSU story from many angles and viewpoints. Keep up the good work. Mary Alice Todd Schlesener ’55 Manhattan, Kansas Proud Artists: The children of Sara ’02 and Danny Philipi ’01, Bryson, 9, Elle, 7, Winnie, 4, Macklyn, 2 pose for a picture with their completed K-Stater magazine coloring pages. See more completed pages on page 12 and 13 of this issue. Encourage your future Wildcat to complete the coloring page found on page 22, and send a picture to k-stater@k-state.com. It might be featured in the next issue.

Email: k-stater@k-state.com Online: k-state.com/k-stater /KStateAlumniAssociation @KStateAlumni

Looking dapper: Wamego High School students Cody Wanklyn and Cadence Clark attended their prom with their purple pride on display. Cody is a member of the Fierce Cats Special Needs Cheer Team. The photo was submitted by his mother SueAnn Arntt Wanklyn ’98.

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Dalton Wainscott, Collegian Media Group

Testing away: Students take an online test at the beginning of an advanced selling course taught by Dawn Deeter-Schmelz, professor of marketing and J.J. Vanier distinguished chair in business administration for relational selling and marketing. The new normal for students and faculty on campus is to wear face masks and face shields and spread out six feet apart in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19.

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11 K-Stater Kudos

15 Athlete Spotlight

12 Future Wildcats

16 Alumni Profile

14 COVID-19 Timeline

18 Slice of the Little Apple

14 Cat Connections

19 Student Awards

15 Ask the Expert

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K-State graduates report employment, continuing education success Even a pandemic can’t stop a Wildcat from excelling in the job market. The latest post-graduation report from K-State for graduates in the 2019-2020 school year finds 95% are employed or furthering their education. Although down from the 97% reported for the 2018-2019 school year, Kerri Day Keller ’12, director of the K-State Career Center, says the percentage is impressive considering the economic havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for those graduating in 2020. “It’s been a time like no other for new college graduates,” Keller said. “I am proud of the persistence and resilience of K-State graduates. I am also grateful for the many alumni who advocate recruiting K-State talent for their companies and organizations. It makes a world of difference for the next generations making their way from college to career.”

The report, based on surveys conducted six months following a student’s graduation from K-State, is good news for the state in retaining new college graduates, with 52% of K-State graduates accepting jobs in Kansas. When states surrounding Kansas — Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma — are added, that amount jumps to 69%. Of the remainder of employed graduates, 29% were employed elsewhere in the U.S. and 2% employed internationally. Starting salaries for the new graduates held steady, with the median salary at $50,000 — the same as the previous year. The response rate to the surveys was 81%. Leading employers of new K-State graduates include Cerner Corp., Kiewit, Textron, Geary County USD 475 and Manhattan-Ogden USD 383. More than 1,360 organizations hired at least one K-State bachelor’s graduate from the class of 2019-2020.

AROUND K-STATE Tom Theis ’13, K-State Communications and Marketing

K-STATER Kudos

Annette Bullard, senior computer/systems specialist, retired from the K-State Police Department after 43 years of service.

Brian Niehoff, associate provost for institutional effectiveness, will retire in June after 33 years of service.

Mary Molt ’95, associate director of Housing and Dining Services and assistant professor of food, nutrition, dietetics and health, has been recognized as one of 13 leaders in onsite food service operations by Food Management.

Cathie Lavis ’93, ’05,

Changing of the guard: K-State’s next student body president and vice president are Michael Dowd (left) and Cameron Koger (right). Dowd is a senior in animal science and global food systems leadership from Spring Hill, Kansas. Koger is a junior in marketing from Overbrook, Kansas. Dowd also will represent the student body as a member of the Alumni Association’s board of directors.

Online minor in leadership studies now available to all students

professor of horticulture and natural resources, was named the National Association of Landscape Professionals 2021 Educator of the Year.

Talisa Hernandez, a fifth-year graduate student in architecture, was awarded the inaugural Condia + Ornelas Traveling Fellowship.

KKSU-TV’s student reporters earned seven firstplace awards and 12 total awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.

Charlie Nutt, executive director of NACADA: The Global Community of Academic Advising, was recently honored with an award named after him by two European associations, UK Advising and Tutoring and the Netherlands’ Landelijke Vereniging van Studieadviseurs.

$503,161 raised for Textbooks 2.0 through All In for K-State

On March 24, 2021, K-State alumni, faculty, students, staff and friends gave $503,161 to help students save money on textbooks by supporting Textbooks 2.0 through All In for K-State, KSU Foundation’s second 24-hour fundraising sprint. Once deployed, this investment will save K-State students at least $5 million or more per year. K-Staters from every state, Washington D.C. and as far away as Liverpool, England, came together — virtually — to make essential class materials more affordable for students by supporting Textbooks 2.0. Textbooks 2.0 saves students money by replacing expensive traditional textbooks with open/alternative digital resources tailored to the class by the instructor and has saved students $6.8 million in the last six years. “Once again the K-State family rallied together to create an extraordinary opportunity to address affordability for students,” said Eric Holderness ’09, ’11, associate vice president of development. “Thanks to all who made this year’s All In a resounding success.”

K-State has launched an online minor in leadership studies designed to offer students a complementary skill set that sets them apart from other professionals in the traditional job market. The 16-credits minor, which launched in time for the spring 2021 semester, builds confidence in the ability to innovate change and inspire diverse groups of people to come together for the common good. “To be a global learning community and meet the needs of all types of learners no matter where they are, our faculty have ensured that the relationships the Staley School is known for can and will be built through this online platform,” said Mary Hale Tolar ’90, ’09, associate professor and director of the Staley School of Leadership Studies. “Practicing leadership, adaptability and being inclusive are all things we strive to be better at every day, and this program is a path toward those goals.” The minor is available as a standalone set of courses that are offered to all students, even those working on degrees with another educational institution. The courses focus on learning leadership concepts and practical ways to use them. “We are excited to partner with the Staley School of Leadership Studies to bring this popular on-campus program to a larger, worldwide group of learners,” said Katie Linder, executive director at K-State Online. More information on the leadership studies minor for K-State Online students can be found at bit.ly/KSUssls. K - S TAT E R

AROUND K-STATE Dalton Wainscott, Collegian Media Group

K-State Sales Team finishes season with win

The Derb is back: Derby Dining Center has reopened to full meal service on the east side of campus after being closed for a remodel.

K-State Alumni Association offers travel packages for Allstate Kickoff Classic

The K-State football team will face Stanford at AT&T Stadium for the Allstate Kickoff Classic on Sept. 4. Cheer on the Wildcats in the DFW Metroplex by traveling with the K-State Alumni Association. The Association will offer a twonight land package, which includes hotel accommodations at Live! by Loews (which is adjacent to AT&T Stadium), a welcome gathering, access to the K-State pregame event, a K-State Alumni Association souvenir, an event lanyard, credential and ticket holder, among other amenities.

“The Alumni Association is proud to offer travel packages to special away games like this,” said Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and CEO of the Alumni Association. “We have a long history of K-Staters showing up to support the ’Cats for these marquee games and we anticipate a strong turnout in Texas this coming fall. We are happy to work with Sports & Entertainment Travel to offer another great tour.” The travel packages are available for booking now. For more information about the trip or to register, visit k-statesportstours.com or call 1-888-402-8055. Game tickets are not included with the travel packages.

The K-State Sales Team finished its 2020-2021 season with a first-place finish at the Twin Cities Collegiate Sales Team Competition. The competition, hosted by the University of Minnesota March 30-April 1, had 22 universities competing in the event. The team consisted of Hunter Hartner, a freshman in professional strategic selling and marketing, Belleville, Kansas; Lucas Johnson, senior in professional strategic selling, Shawnee, Kansas; Lydia Johnson, a sophomore in professional strategic selling and Spanish, Prior Lake, Minnesota; Cecilia Nancarrow, senior in professional strategic selling, Overland Park, Kansas; and Colton Williams, a sophomore in professional strategic selling, Osage City, Kansas. The event was a team-based competition with more than 120 students competing. In this structured team event, each student competed individually in four role-play rounds. In the fictitious case, each student acted as a risk management consultant for the roleplay sponsor Marsh & McLennan Agency meeting with prospects in the senior living space. Each round built off of the previous round and the end objective was to close the deal for their prospect by bringing on Marsh & McLennan Agency as their preferred broker of choice. Individual scores from each round were calculated into the team score, with each student advancing throughout the competition and representing K-State in the final round of six universities and 34 students competing. “With this being our last competition of the academic year, I couldn’t have asked for a better performance,” said Kellie Jackson ’14, ’18, managing director of the National Strategic Selling Institute and sales team coach. “As one of the only competitions we have participated in this year that is solely team-based, it was great to have two seniors and three younger members collaborate on this competition and bring home another win for our team.”

Future Wildcats add color to the pages of K-Stater Each issue of K-Stater magazine features a coloring page for future Wildcats of all ages to enjoy. These completed pages came from the spring 2021 issue. Encourage your future Wildcat to complete the coloring page, found on page 22, and send a picture to kstater@k-state.com. It might be featured in our next issue or on our social media channels! 12

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Benjamin Shropshire, 8

Blythe May, 5

Cole Chhabra, 6

AROUND K-STATE Taylor Hashenberger, Collegian Media Group

Debra Bolton joins board of trustees of The Nature Conservancy

Dance Party: In February the Classy Cats hosted a virtual workshop over Zoom filmed in Nichols Hall.

Geology faculty member funded by Saudi Aramco to study reactive transport in fractures

Behzad Ghanbarian, assistant professor of geology, was funded by the Saudi Aramco company to provide numerical insights for an improved hydraulic fracturing treatment, enlarging fracture aperture and enhancing well productivity in tight reservoirs. Unconventional reservoirs are distributed all around the world with an estimated endowment worldwide of several thousand trillion cubic feet. Shale reservoirs have been successfully explored and produced in the U.S., and they recently became one of the major contributors to energy supplies.

Violet Wheeler, 5

College of Education doctoral candidate named 2021 Kansas School Counselor of the Year

Lyndsey Geist Brown ’11, ’15, a doctoral candidate in the College of Education’s school counseling program, was named the 2021 School Counselor of the Year by the Kansas School Counselor Association. Four of the last six winners of this prestigious award earned their graduate degrees at K-State. Brown has been a school counselor for eight years. She currently works at Maize High School and recently defended her dissertation. Judy Hughey, associate professor of special education, counseling and student affairs, is Brown’s major advisor.

Lydia Proctor, 5

Hailey Childs, 3

The Nature Conservancy’s Kansas board of trustees announces the addition of Debra Bolton ’11 to the board. Bolton, a human scientist and geographer, serves as director of intercultural learning and academic success in K-State’s Department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs. She also serves in a faculty capacity in the geography and geospatial sciences department. Her continued research focuses on health, well-being, environmental/social connectedness, and belonging in underrepresented, historically excluded, and displaced populations in Kansas and in Indigenous populations in the United States. A former commissioner for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, Bolton applies her research and life experiences to her work goals and to her interests in environmental stewardship. “My birthplace is the beautiful mountains of Colorado, so my love of the land and its flora and fauna stands as a long tradition of my family and ancestors of Indigenous/Native traditions,” Bolton said. Bolton’s combination of traditional knowledge and scholarly research adds a unique asset to The Nature Conservancy’s board and work in Kansas. She will serve on the governance and land protection and stewardship committees. The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Nature Conservancy’s relationship with K-State dates back to 1971 when it established the Konza Prairie Biological Station under a management agreement with K-State’s division of biology. Konza is The Nature Conservancy’s northernmost nature preserve in the Flint Hills and K-State continues to utilize Konza as a site for long-term ecological research. The conservancy has permanently protected 190,000 acres and 600 miles of freshwater streams in Kansas.

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K-State’s COVID-19

TIMELINE Update

COVID-19 still has a large impact on the world. Here’s an update on what’s happened at K-State since our last issue.

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Jan. 20, 2021 : K-State launches an employee COVID-19 self-reporting form. The form allows all employees to self-report close contact with a positive COVID-19 individual, positive COVID-19 testing results or diagnosis of COVID-19 by a health care provider even in the absence of testing. Completion of this form is voluntary and anonymous. Jan. 22, 2021 : Lafene Health Center begins offering additional COVID-19 testing sites at locations across the Manhattan campus, in addition to the asymptomatic testing clinic at Lafene. The testing is offered at no cost to students, faculty and staff. Jan. 26, 2021 : Cocrystal Pharma, a clinicalstage biotechnology company, announces that a series of broad-spectrum protease inhibitors developed at K-State and licensed through K-State Innovation Partners in April 2020 has been selected as a preclinical lead compound for further development. The licensed technology will be used against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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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 the code in the special instructions box, not in promo code box. Kansas Professional Communicators recognized K-Stater editor, Tim Schrag ’12, with first place in two categories in its annual contest. The stories were a profile on JahVelle Rhone ’10 and K-State’s public health program. Local pastor, community leader JahVelle Rhone ’10 protests to

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K-State’s Master of Public Health

Feb. 1, 2021 : Lafene Health Center sends out the first of several surveys for students, faculty and staff to help determine vaccination eligibility based on state and local priority groups. Feb. 26, 2021 : K-State President Richard Myers ’65 announces the university intends to phaseout of its reopening plan by Aug. 1, pending a positive trajectory in the number of COVID-19 cases. K-State anticipates the fall 2021 semester will be largely in person, and include in-person classes, research, events and activities. Summer 2021 classes will continue the remote, hybrid and in-person model that were adapted for the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. Additionally, Lafene Health Center, in partnership with Housing and Dining Services and Recreational Services, administers 870 vaccines to Kansas State University faculty, staff and students at its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Lafene holds additional clinics as supplies allow. March 30, 2021 : The university announces spring 2020 and 2021 graduates on the Manhattan campus will receive six tickets to attend commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Tickets will be distributed by K-State Athletics to graduates via their K-State email by, May 10. Ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 will be staggered from May 14-16. Polytechnic Campus graduates will have a ceremony on May 8.

program trains Wildcats to

Keep populations healthy in a pandem ic

BY TIM SCHRAG ’12

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a true test among other tasks. for Jonathan Yang ’17, an infection preventionist and constituents safe. “COVID-19 has helped for a non-profit hospital us to understand some system in Ventura, “People are trying to understand of the gaps in healthcare,” California, which includes Yang said. “With the epidemiology. an acute hospital, a It’s always been there, it widespread panic in communities, critical access hospital, and just hasn’t been trending we have had 18 clinics within the on Twitter,” said Ellyn Mulcahy, to address and adapt to a county. Ventura alone has Dr. James B. Nichols plethora of issues, such a population nearly twice Master of Public Health as lack of personal protective the size of Manhattan, Kansas. Professorship in the equipment, lack of College of Veterinary Medicine. consistency in education Yang estimates 60% of his and miscommunication daily tasks have between administration become coronavirus-related. K-STATE PREPARES PUBLIC HEALTH and front-line staff. We are Most of those OFFICIALS working diligently daily changes relate to communication. to bridge these gaps and Kansas State University He now is helping educate the create a safe environment spends several hours each epidemiologists, contact for everyone.” day notifying patients tracers and other public By necessity, the pandemic of positive cases, staff members health officials needed to has brought public for possible keep the population health into the forefront exposures, and coordinating safe through its graduate of conversation in 2020. with local and state education, including the And that makes sense. After public health departments Master of Public Health all, public health to keep the system program. focuses on keeping populations up-to-date on the latest Mulcahy, an associate professor healthy and requirements for frontof diagnostic preventing and mitigating line staff safety. This is on medicine and pathobiology, disease and infections. top of his normal serves as the director Policymakers, administrators, role where Yang works to of K-State’s Master of Public educators and improve hospital Health Program. The others, along with the general processes, education, communication, program has an objective public, are relying on regulatory to prepare individuals to public health officials now compliance, and communicable better address health issues more than ever to help disease reporting on local, state, national them make decisions that and international levels. keep their communities K-State’s public health program is unique in 28 WI

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Expert Are Electric Pressure Cookers or the Presto Digital Pressure Canner safe for home canning?

To preserve food safely by canning, it is important to follow instructions and recipes that have research behind them. This will help ensure the safest food for your family and friends. Home food preservation has been around for many years, but when done improperly, it can lead to foodborne illness. A majority of problems associated with canning are due to user errors. Electric pressure cookers (EPC) are very popular. There are a few EPC brands that have a canning function. These are not safe for canning as preliminary research conducted by Utah State University has shown they do not reach safe temperatures to safely can foods. This also can be affected by geographical elevation. These appliances are best used for cooking quick and healthy meals. Many questions have been received about the Presto Digital Pressure Canner. Here is advice, shared with permission, from the University of Georgia’s National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Presto is a well-respected and conscientious name in the industry. The University of Georgia NCHFP has not independently verified their marketing statements. If you use this canner, you have to be willing to trust the manufacturer

Kansas Wesleyan University Announces Partnership with K-State Air Force ROTC

Kansas Wesleyan announced an agreement with K-State’s Air Force ROTC in May, which will allow accepted KWU students to fully participate in all KSU Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) activities beginning Fall 2021. KWU will work alongside members of Kansas State Polytechnic in the Manhattan-based program. “Here at Kansas Wesleyan, we talk a lot about the concept of multiple opportunities and different paths coming together,” said Matt Thompson, KWU President. “We call that the power of and. Whether it’s the joining together of service and learning, the coming together of different backgrounds or current activities joining with future goals, the idea of multiple people or ideas becoming one unit encompasses much of the Kansas Wesleyan experience. ROTC programs often involve a similar mindset. That could include leadership experience joining with future plans, or different beliefs and backgrounds coming together as

instructions at this time. Presto has carried out their own research to make the claim that the appliance meets USDA guidelines for processing. It is up to the company to stand behind it.  The type or extent of research Presto has done is not available. Read through the online instruction manual to see how the canner operates and the features built into the appliance. Contact Presto for any questions. Follow the Presto Digital Pressure Canner instruction manual and not directions from other sources including the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning or the NCHFP if you are going to use it.  The National Center for Home Food Preservation does not recommend or approve any specific brand of canners.  The USDA also does not approve specific home appliances or canners.  If you have noticed the small USDA round seal on some of the Presto promotional materials, that symbol was developed by Presto and is not an official USDA seal. For more information about home food preservation, see K-State Research and Extension, Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe, rrc.k-state.edu/preservation. — Karen Blakeslee ’86, ’97, K-State Research and Extension

one body. Because of that similar mindset, however, we believe that being a part of an Air Force ROTC program is a great extension of who we are as a university.” In order to participate in the program, KWU students will need to be enrolled full-time, maintain a minimum GPA and meet specified physical fitness standards. While four-year ROTC scholarships are available, cadets do not incur a commitment to serve in the U.S. Air Force until either that scholarship begins or they start classes their junior year. “The cadre and cadets of the 270th Cadet Wing at K-State is excited to welcome Kansas Wesleyan University to the team,” said Lt. Col. Garrett Hogan, detachment commander. “As we integrate Coyotes into our pack of Wildcats we envision a bright future for the detachment, the Air Force and the Space Force. Together, we can truly show the power of and, well into the 21st century!” Students will be required to travel to Manhattan once each week for ROTC coursework.

Maria Childs ’14, K-State Alumni Association

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New book tells story of Alzheimer’s disease

Aggieville update: In March the redesign of 12th Street was completed. The space includes outdoor dining spaces on both sides of the street.

K-State Alumni Association is No. 1 in Big 12 for membership yet again

Once again, the K-State community has demonstrated it is among the most loyal fan bases in the Big 12 Conference. The K-State Alumni Association has earned the No. 1 spot among the Big 12 institutions for the percentage of graduates who are members of their respective alumni associations — a spot the K-State Alumni Association has held more than 20 times since the conference was formed in 1996. “We are thrilled to see how loyal and supportive

the Wildcat Community is,” said Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association. “I often say we have the best alumni in the country. Your continued support of the K-State Alumni Association demonstrates exactly that.” “We are proud to support a strong membership program with nationwide benefits,” said Megan Reichenberger ’11, associate director of membership and marketing for the Alumni Association. “Thank you to all of our members who continue to support us and make what we do possible.”

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Leslie Campbell Palmer ’11 K-Stater finds balance of interests and talents with stylist role at Stitch Fix With careful planning and consideration, Leslie Campbell Palmer ’11 sends style, via a unique shopping experience, to people all over the world, five items at a time. All in a day’s work for the senior stylist for Stitch Fix, an online personal style service. And she does this all from the comfort of her home in Austin, Texas. Palmer, who earned a degree in apparel and textiles at K-State, joined Stitch Fix nearly six years ago after working in public relations. She started part-time as a stylist, working up to a full-time supervising position, before transitioning back to part-time stylist after her daughter, Caroline, was born. 16

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Stepping back wasn’t an easy decision for Palmer but ultimately it made the most sense for her and her family. “As a mom, it’s a huge life shift,” she said. “It really rocks your world. And you kind of can lose yourself a little bit. But for me, being at home and having something on the side that I can give some energy and attention to has been really great.” When she’s working she’s able to find a creative outlet and keep a connection to the industry. “I’m styling clients based on what they need for their life and what comments they have left me,” she said. “One thing that’s been super helpful is just having the background

The first patient with what is now known as Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, died in 1906. More than 100 years later, there is no treatment or cure. Mind Thief, a new book from the Columbia University Press by Han Yu, professor of English in K-State’s College of Arts and Sciences, explores the history of the disease and the vast research taking place to find a cure. In Mind Thief, Yu’s narrative begins with patient zero who was treated by Alois Alzheimer, for whom the disease is named, and follows through decades of patient suffering; political, social and cultural events that lead to an interest in the disease; and research and theories on the cause and potential cures for Alzheimer’s disease. “Alzheimer’s wasn’t really researched until the 1980s,”Yu said. “It is almost like it became an overnight obsession, but it had been going on for decades and people were just not talking about it.” For Yu, the book is personal as her uncle was diagnosed with the disease in 2006 and lived for 10 years with it. From her expertise in technical writing and science communication, Yu recognized science has all the elements for a good story including metaphors, drama and human conflict. From there she began shaping the complex story of Alzheimer’s disease into Mind Thief. “The book is information-rich and it doesn’t dumb down the science,” Yu said. “It also has cultural, historical and philosophical bents throughout. Science is not just about doing lab experiments and crunching numbers. It’s about the people doing the science; it’s about the people in clinical trials; and it is about the historical context.” Yu said she wanted to write a book that will give Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones perspective on how much work, imperfect as it may be, is being done to find a cure.

Leslie Campbell Palmer ’11 with her daughter, Caroline.

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Feeding K-State: Mary Kate Sutton, graduate student in teaching and staff member for the Cats’ Cupboard, is in charge of stocking up the shelves and helping visitors interested in the Cats’ Cupboard located in Fairchild Hall. Learn more about Cats’ Cupboard at k-state.edu/cats-cupboard.

in textiles education to understand since I am styling them, sight unseen, to understand how different fabrications lay and feel, what’s going to be the best fit for them based on their body type. It’s a pretty arduous process, but it’s really fun styling someone that you’ve never met.” Palmer said working as a stylist for the service has been a natural fit and was a great way to integrate fashion into her career. “It’s a really cool way to get your foot in the door with some fashion experience,” she said. Each fix is custom-selected to meet the wardrobe needs of the customer, Palmer said. Some are color-specific. Others are designed to help the customer step outside their comfort zone. Maybe they need an outfit for a special event or just a trip to the beach. Some help customers who hate shopping. Whatever the client needs and requests. Lately, Palmer said she’s seen an uptick in requests for comfortable clothes as

many clients are working from home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Most of our customers are not just looking for an outfit. They’re looking for pieces that they can build upon,” she said. “We really try to integrate pieces into their wardrobe that will pair back with things that we’ve sent them before. So if someone got an all denim fix, maybe the next fix, we’re sending them shirts that are going to pair great with that and letting them know that. Sending accessories that are going to pair back to that. It really goes back to their lifestyle. Giving them a range of pieces that are going to be easy to mix and match and workable for their lifestyle that they’re actually going to wear and not just have them sitting in their closet.” Each time she styles someone she includes a short note that explains why she selected each item and how they might pair. Communicating about fashion isn’t new to Palmer either.

She’s been writing about apparel since her time at K-State when she had a regular fashion column in the Kansas State Collegian. She also earned a minor in mass communication at K-State. Those experiences, she said have been critical to her success with Stitch Fix. “Communication is something that’s really important,” she said. “As a stylist to be able to write effectively, and clearly. Because we’re conveying everything to them through an 800 count note.” Many of the clients she styles are repeat customers. Palmer said she thinks what makes the service so popular is the personal touch. “It’s just something to look forward to,” she said. “Everyone loves getting stuff in the mail and if it’s personalized to you, then it’s even better. So I think it’s also just been like a self-care thing for a lot of people.” — Tim Schrag ’12

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SLICE of the Little Apple Douglass Center reopens In late March, Manhattan opened a newly rebuilt Douglass Community Recreation Center at 925 Yuma Street. More information on the center is available at mhkprd.com.

Remains of Kapaun identified The remains of former Pilsen, Kansas, resident, Korean War Medal of Honor recipient and Army chaplain Capt. Emil Joseph Kapaun have been identified. KMAN reported Fort Riley’s Kapaun Chapel, originally known as Custer Hill Chapel, was dedicated to the Kansas native in 2001.

The Windy City is a go Manhattan Regional Airport resumed flight service to Chicago starting May 6. The flight schedule was put on hold during the summer of 2020 amid the COVID-19 restrictions.

Neal to lead city’s finance team In March, Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr ’90 announced that Rina Neal ’02, ’14 has been appointed to serve as the new finance director.

About that Braum’s... In 2019, the K-Stater reported Manhattan was anticipating the arrival of a Braum’s location at the corner of Anderson Avenue and Scenic Drive. In April, City Manager Ron Fehr ’90 told KMAN those plans are still on track to build an ice cream store in the Little Apple. “They’re looking at likely a late summer or early fall start, though we don’t have building plans yet,” he said.

We’re getting two Casey’s, too

Also in April, KMAN reported Casey’s General Store plans to open two locations, one on Fort Riley Boulevard and another at Kimball Avenue.

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K-State creative work takes high honors from CASE District VI Work by in-house creative teams to promote and advance Kansas State University to all audiences has been recognized with 42 awards from District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE. The university’s award haul represents about 25% of the 169 awards given by the district. CASE awards highlight the best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, public and governmental relations, advancement services, special events and communications. District VI includes educational institution members in Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. In all, K-State received four grand gold awards, 14 gold awards, 12 silver awards and 12 bronze awards. The honors were for work by the university’s Division of Communications and Marketing, K-State Alumni Association and KSU Foundation. “The continued excellence of our One Voice team garners respect from our peers in CASE year after year,” said Jeff Morris ’80, K-State vice president for communications and marketing. “While faced with multiple challenges this year, these dedicated

professionals once again delivered world-class work.” The One Voice team helps the university communicate in one voice for all four campuses, statewide, nationally and worldwide. “We are honored to be recognized by CASE for the outstanding work that our staff does to connect and engage with our alumni and all K-Staters,” said Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, K-State Alumni Association president and CEO. “The awards received by the K-State Alumni Association, the university and the KSU Foundation are the result of diligent work to advance all areas of K-State.” “Our KSU Foundation team remains laser-focused on connecting Kansas State University’s priorities to donors who share our passion to boldly advance K-State,” said Greg Willems, president and CEO of the KSU Foundation. “These extraordinary times have only further demonstrated our commitment to Kansas State University and to excellence.” The Division of Communications and Marketing received 28 awards, including three grand golds; the K-State Alumni Association received nine awards; and the KSU Foundation earned five awards, including one grand gold.

K-State Alumni Association CASE awards: • Gold — The African Diaspora: K-State Biennial Black Alumni Reunion in the alumni relationstargeted constituency engagement category. • Gold — The summer 2020 issue of K-Stater magazine on COVID-19 in the magazine special issue category. • Silver — Spring 2020 K-Stater magazine in the cover design category. • Silver — At K-State newsletter in the external digital communications newsletters category. • Silver — Alumni Excellence Award to Marlin Fitzwater in the single day special events category.

• Silver — “Leaving his legacy” article from K-Stater magazine about Pat Bosco’s retirement in the profile writing category. • Bronze — K-Stater magazine in the alumni/general interest magazines published at least three times a year category. • Bronze — Brand guide for the K-State Alumni Association in the marketinginstitutional branding programs category. • Bronze — “Now Entering: The Hot Zone” article from K-Stater magazine in the feature writing category.

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Student Awards 2021 Sixteen students were recognized with awards for their outstanding service, leadership and contributions to K-State. To learn more about these awards and the recipients, visit k-state.com/awards.

Anderson Senior Award for outstanding academics, leadership, inspiration and service

Kelsie DeWitt

Jansen Penny

Riley Sleichter

Thomas Smith

Anderson Award for Outstanding Academics

Anderson Award for Outstanding Leadership

Anderson Award for Outstanding Inspiration

Anderson Award for Outstanding Service

To pay tribute to the excellence of K-State’s graduating undergraduate class, the Alumni Association annually recognizes outstanding graduating seniors with the Anderson Senior Award. It is given in four categories for outstanding academics, leadership, inspiration and service. The award is named in honor of John Anderson, K-State’s second president who served from 1873 to 1879. The Alumni Association has celebrated the achievements of K-State students with this award since 1998.

The 2021 recipients are: • Kelsie DeWitt, master’s candidate in architecture, for academics, Hays, Kansas. • Jansen Penny, bachelor’s candidate in industrial and mechanical systems engineering, for leadership, Burlington, Colorado. • Riley Sleichter, bachelor’s candidate in agribusiness, for inspiration, Abilene, Kansas,. • Thomas Smith, bachelor’s candidate in agriculture, for service, Windom, Kansas.

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Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award The K-State Alumni Association recognizes four candidates for graduation from K-State with the Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award. The awards are given annually to four outstanding students and recognize them for leaving a legacy of enhancing multicultural engagement at K-State through their leadership. Award recipients are nominated by K-State faculty members, staff, students and student groups and selected by the Alumni Association’s Multicultural Alumni Council. “These K-Staters played an important role in leadership while at K-State,” said Jessica Elmore ’06, ’15, associate director of diversity programs for the Alumni Association. “We wish them well on their next chapter and look forward to the impact they will make as K-State alumni.” The award is named in honor of the Roy ’70 and Sylvia ’71 Robinson family of Kansas City, Kansas, who endowed the program. The 2021 Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award recipients are: • Citlally Orozco Aldaz, bachelor’s candidate in American ethnic studies and political science, Overland Park, Kansas. • Muhammad Khan, 2020 bachelor’s graduate in biology, Multan, Pakistan. • Ronaldo Lopez, bachelor’s candidate in mechanical engineering, Dodge City, Kansas. • Spencer West, bachelor’s candidate in organizational management and psychology, Topeka, Kansas.

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Muhammad Khan

Ronaldo Lopez

Spencer West

Graduate Student Award The Alumni Association recognizes two graduate students with its Graduate Student Award, which was established in 2010. The award recognizes outstanding graduate students for academics, service and leadership. The 2021 recipients are: • Tahmineh Azizi, doctoral candidate in applied mathematics, Tehran, Iran. • Hannah Shear, doctoral candidate in agricultural economics, Winchester, Kentucky.

Tahmineh Azizi

Hannah Shear

Graduate Award for Academics

Graduate Award for Leadership and Service

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International Leadership Award

Linda Yseult Hamuli

Saya Kakim

Martin Duran Zarate

Xinyu Zong

The K-State Alumni Association recognizes four candidates for graduation from K-State with the International Leadership Awards. The awards are given annually to four outstanding international graduating students for service and leadership within the international K-State and Manhattan communities. “These K-Staters provided leadership and a very important international perspective,” said Jessica Elmore ’06, ’15, associate director of diversity programs for the Alumni Association. “We look forward to the seeing what the future holds for them as K-State alumni.” The 2021 International Leadership Award recipients are: • Linda Yseult Hamuli, bachelor’s candidate in food science and industry and global food systems leadership, Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. • Saya Kakim, doctoral candidate in leadership communication, Atyrau, Kazakhstan. • Martin Duran Zarate, bachelor’s candidate in economics, Asuncion, Paraguay. • Xinyu Zong, master’s candidate in English, Zibo, Shandong, China.

Tony Jurich

Community Commitment and Leadership Student Award Two students have been recognized with the Tony Jurich Community Commitment and Leadership Award. The award was established in honor of the late K-State professor Tony Jurich, who taught in the College of Health and Human Sciences – formerly the College of Human Ecology – for more than 39 years. It recognizes both graduate and undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to community leadership and service through Jurich’s core leadership tenets. The 2021 recipients are: • Pranav Savanur, bachelor’s candidate in biology, Bengaluru, India. • Lindsey Hamner, master’s candidate in public administration, Shawnee, Kansas.

Pranav Savanur

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At the heart of campus once again: Hale Library is open BY TIM SCHRAG ’12

The four 1934 murals - Science and Industry, Agriculture, Arts, and Home - once again watch over patrons as they study inside the Great Room of Historic Farrell Library located within Hale Library. Just a few months prior they were still being restored by a team of art conservators. Similarly, the We are the Dream mural looks on as student-athletes study within the Academic Learning Center space on the fourth floor. The aroma of coffee wafts from Joyce and Joe’s Cornerstone Cafe, named for Hale’s namesakes, enticing patrons to grab a cup to power through a study session. Books are once again on the shelves in Hale Library. After three long years of renovation and reconstruction, the heart of Kansas State University’s campus is once again beating.

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Joyce and Joe’s Cornerstone Cafe

It looks a little different, yet strikingly similar to the library where so many Wildcats have logged hours of studying. Gone are the yellow walls and maroon accents, replaced by slate greys and K-State purples. It mixes well with the old and new elements of K-State on campus like Willard Hall and the College of Business Administration building. The furniture too is a mix of new and old. Each floor’s layout is a bit more intentional than it was before, catering to the student and faculty needs of a major research university of the 21st century. In the aftermath of the May 22, 2018 fire, K-State used more than 5,000 gallons of paint, six full semi loads of carpet and hundreds of skilled contractors and craftsmen to restore the space and deliver on the promise of a next-generation library for K-State. “It’s amazing what’s transpired in that time period,” said Lori Goetsch, dean of K-State’s Libraries. “I think the biggest win for us has been to renovate the library in a way that continues to focus on it being a student-centered facility, and meeting the needs of the 21st-century student for collaborative space.”

take a closer look at the library’s entire collection and take stock of what to keep and what to store or withdraw. “We now have a fairly well-curated collection, whereas before there wasn’t an opportunity to do so — maybe things that were old or out of date, or things were damaged, or just to actually know what we have,” Haddock said, adding the heaviest use items will remain in Hale, while lesser used materials will be stored at the library’s annex. This shift in thinking extends beyond just the collection. “Once we had the fire and the subsequent damage, and we knew what we had in front of us, we had to start to think of it as an opportunity and take it and run with it,” Goetsch said. Creating a space to meet the needs of students, Goetsch elaborated, meant restructuring the way a university thinks about what a library is to ensure students had access to technology, and quiet study spaces, among other needs. Essentially thinking of the space as more than just a repository for information, but rather a center to optimize learning. “It’s viewed by many students as their second or third home,” she said. “They not only get a space, but they get the expertise that comes with that space, the staff and librarians who are there to help them learn to think critically about information resources and to locate resources to support their classroom instruction needs and assignments.” To accomplish this, several of the existing spaces were modified during the renovation process. The Dave and Ellie Everitt Learning Commons

A NEXT-GENERATION LIBRARY Books are still being placed in the library, as are the library’s LPs, DVDs, music, art and other collections. The process will go on into the late summer, said Mike Haddock ’77, associate dean of the K-State Libraries. An advantage to the fire, perhaps a silver lining, Haddock said was that it allowed for the staff to

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dedicated to a particular college or program; and this makes those resources available to everyone.” Although not damaged in the fire, renovations to the Richard L.D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections Reading Room also allow for the space to be used for teaching and seminars. Furthermore, a digitization lab also has been added to allow for more items in the collection to be viewed electronically. The K-Stater magazine will be among the items digitized.

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on the first floor is among them. The space offers hundreds of seats for studying, including 14 reservable group study rooms. It also is equipped with multiple printers and scanners. The first floor space was completed and opened to the public in 2019. New large instruction spaces, Goetsch said, allow classes and groups to come into the library to learn about resources and hold necessary seminars. Improvements to the Great Room now allow more students to charge their devices as they work and study in the historic space. The second floor’s reading room is K-State’s home for current periodicals. The Virginia Carlson Family Reading Room is the new home to K-State’s collection of juvenile literature. The spaces are located in the 1927 portion of the building and offer a tremendous amount of natural light. “It gave us an opportunity to do some redesign that we might not have been able to do for a long time, because there wouldn’t have been the money there,” Haddock said. Finally the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab — the first phase opened in April with more to come later this year — will offer maker spaces, recording studio spaces and other innovative technologies available for anyone in the K-State community. “I think that’s the beauty of these spaces,” Goetsch said. “There are other innovation and maker spaces on campus, but they’re really

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In the aftermath of the fire the K-State community stepped up to support the renovation and restoration efforts, Goetsch said. According to the KSU Foundation more than $330,000 was raised to aid the effort. “We had hundreds of donors through the Help for Hale campaign,” Goetsch said. “It was from $10 to thousands of dollars. Every dollar that was committed to that fund has helped us do what we were able to do in the building. It really showed the respect and appreciation and value of the library to alumni and university community members.” Beyond money, Goetsch said many departments and units opened up their spaces to the library staff offering a place to work or a spot for students to study. The K-State Alumni Association housed the library’s administrative staff at the Alumni Center during the renovation. The K-State Student Union offered space for various services during the process. The library’s satellite locations took on additional roles. “At a university, campus space is the coin of the

Virginia Carlson Family Reading Room

realm — everybody wants more than they have,” Goetsch said. “That was totally blown out of the water by this incident, the generosity of colleges and departments across campus and offices to say we’ve got a space for you. We’ve got five offices that you can bring people to. It was an amazing expression of generosity.”

Lori Goetsch, dean of K-State Libraries

WHAT THE STUDENTS ARE SAYING When Hale reopened the first floor in 2019, a steady stream of students flowed into the space. “As a former Help Desk student worker, both before and after the fire, it’s been incredible watching the library transform into a more modern space for learning,” said Adam Carr ’19, graduate student in business administration. “Getting back into the building for the first time truly felt like a homecoming for me and it’s been fun hearing from people who are just now experiencing the awesomeness that is Hale Library.” While the pandemic may have limited the capacity of the space for the moment, it hasn’t seemed to stop the student body’s passion for the library. “We truly have the best of the best and it’s amazing to have brand new spaces that create new opportunities for students while still holding true to the classic Hale that we all know and love,” said Katie Harbert, senior in agricultural communications and journalism. “In many ways Hale is perhaps the best expression in building form we have of the K-State Family,” said Tel Wittmer, senior in social studies education and student body president. “It’s a location where students can not only work independently but also the central meeting place on campus for group projects and cooperative tasks with others.”

SAYING GOODBYE With the renovation project complete, Goetsch will retire as dean of the libraries after 17 years in the role. “I’m looking forward to having things wrapped up before I depart and being able to spend a few months in my beautiful office before I ride off into the Kansas sunset,” she said. Some of the major initiatives she oversaw included developing a robust communication strategy, which saw K-State Libraries become leaders on campus via social media, the establishment of a magazine that communicates regularly to supporters and alumni, and transitioning the library from a primarily print collection to a primarily electronic collection — Goetsch noted this was an even bigger asset after the fire.

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K-Stater Morgan Huelsman is part of the country music conversation on the radio BY TIM SCHRAG ’12 When she’s on the radio with The Bobby Bones Show, Morgan Huelsman ’15 is known as Morgan No. 2, despite the fact the other Morgan is no longer on the show. The internationally syndicated show talks about country music, life, current events, trends, you name it, they’ve probably discussed it. “We’re a group of friends who know each other in and outside of the radio show,” Huelsman said. “Sometimes you forget about the fact that there are microphones in the room.” Huelsman, who works as the show’s digital program director, manages the show’s website and digital media operations. On the air, she provides segments called the “30 Second Skinny” — providing updates on the latest trending country music news, “Food World” — which talks about unique food trends, and another segment called “What Do 26-Year-Olds Care About,” among others. She also keeps a blog on the show’s website, bobbybones.iheart.com. Being in her mid-20s, she’s the youngest person on the show. Huelsman said that often gives her a unique perspective and voice to contribute to

the discussion. It’s also required her to be a bit more open about her personal life. On the show, she’s shared stories about her dating life, moving to Nashville, Tennessee, where the show is based, childhood memories, lifestyle trends, even her side hustle — She designs a quarterly magazine for the Wamego, Kansas, based American Hampshire Sheep Association, which is a job she started when she was attending K-State. She even occasionally has opportunities to talk about K-State on the show. “My private life is a little more public than it is private,” she said. “The more vulnerable I’ve gotten on the show, the more interesting some of the conversations are.” In addition to being broadcast on the air, the show also is streamed digitally. Thanks to the streaming and, of course, social media, Huelsman is recognized out in public frequently. The listeners, she said are one of her favorite parts of working on the show. “We have such a massive audience base. They’re fiercely loyal,” she said. After she shared a story about a breakup from

a serious relationship, the outpour from listeners was tremendous. Huelsman said many of them resonated with the story. “Our listeners sent me many messages sharing that it was helpful for their own experiences,” she said. After each show concludes Huelsman and the other members of the cast start prepping the discussion topics for the next show. By the end of the day they send over a document to Bobby for him to review and what he might bring up is anyone’s guess. “It’s what keeps it interesting,” she said. Despite majoring in journalism at K-State, Huelsman never took a class in radio and did not work for KSDB-FM. In college, she got an internship with iHeartMedia in her hometown of Wichita, Kansas, and from there went on to work for the company at stations in Wichita and Nashville before joining The Bobby Bones Show in her current role. “I had planned on doing news, I had planned on being an anchor, but my life turned in the best way possible,” she said.

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Mr. K-State Ernie Barrett recalls his time as freshman coach of the Wildcats BY KELLIS ROBINETT K-STATER FILE PHOTOS AND RECENT PHOTOS BY DAVID MAYES ’96

Ernie Barrett ’51, ’56, is surrounded by Kansas State University basketball history. He is eating lunch with his wife and two friends on a sunny afternoon at a small restaurant on the west side of Manhattan called Mr. K’s. This is one of his favorite spots in town, mostly because of all the tasty soups on the menu, but also because of all the fun memories on the wall. Turn your head to the left, and you will see Michael Beasley gracing the cover of Dime magazine. Turn your head to the right and you will see Rolando Blackman ’81, ’96 iconically shooting down Oregon State on the cover of Sports Illustrated. In between, you will find countless other images of great moments and famous players wearing purple. A person could spend hours staring at it all. If you know where to look, you can even find an old photo of Barrett, which is appropriate because he was once a star basketball player for the Wildcats who guided them all the way to the national championship game in 1951. He also stayed around campus after his eligibility expired, returning as an assistant coach under Tex Winter and later

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“Defense during the second half won the game for us. Our zone forced them to shoot from the outside and fortunately for us they had a cold night from the field.” Ernie Barrett told the Kansas State Collegian on February 22, 1961, after beating KU 67-55.

serving as athletics director. He has done so much for the ’Cats that he is affectionately known as “Mr. K-State.” This restaurant was named in his honor. These days, he is simply a retired fan. But his passion for K-State basketball and his famously strong handshake are as young as ever. Even at the age of 91, he loves to greet strangers by squeezing the life out of their hands and then tickling their ears with legendary basketball stories. The best ones go beyond what you can find on these walls. He doesn’t know it yet, but Barrett is about to share one of them. This is a story from all the way back in 1960 that will probably sound far-fetched to anyone who isn’t old enough to remember there was once a time when freshmen weren’t allowed to play college sports at the varsity level. But that was most certainly the case before 1972, and Barrett was once tasked with coaching K-State’s freshmen before those teams went extinct. Needless to say, that job was an adventure. Show Barrett a black-and-white team photo from back then and his face lights up as if he is

viewing it for the first time. “Where in the world did you get this?” Barrett asks. The picture shows 13 freshmen basketball players standing alongside Winter and assistant coach Howie Shannon ’49. They are all wearing short shorts and tall socks. But that’s not why Barrett is mesmerized. The image brings back memories of all the trials and tribulations he experienced as the head coach of that group. It’s a thrill just to hear Barrett analyze the old roster. He spots Max Moss ’64, ’66 and says he was a heck of a player. Then he comes across Jeff Simons ’65 and says he could really shoot. Indeed, both players went on to help K-State’s varsity team reach the Final Four in 1964. Next, he spots another name he remembers. “This guy was really tall,” Barrett says, “but he couldn’t play basketball worth a damn.” Crazy thing about that freshman team: it didn’t much matter how well any of its players could dribble, shoot or defend. The biggest factor for that group was academics. When practices began in November, Barrett was

blessed with 13 players. But he lost nine of them at the end of the fall semester when the majority of his roster was ruled academically ineligible. Just like that, Barrett didn’t have enough players for a full lineup. He had to get creative to field a starting five, let alone win games. Luckily, he knew what to do. Barrett searched campus for other promising athletes and enlisted the help of three K-State football players. He also remembered that a 5-foot-8 guard named Ralph McFillen ’64, ’67 had recently left the team because he was stuck at the end of the bench and didn’t see a future in hoops. Barrett lured him back with the unexpected promise of playing time. That gave the Wildcats an eight-man roster. Not enough to practice five-on-five, but enough to play other teams. They didn’t wow anyone or look very good on paper. But Barrett was determined to try and win with them, regardless. Winter would have never let Barrett hear the end of it if he had to forfeit games. No one knew what to expect when those K-State freshmen played their first game against Parsons Junior College a few months later in February

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A CLOSER LOOK AT MR. K-STATE’S CAREER Played for K-State from 1948–1951. He captained the 1950-51 team under Jack Gardner that opened Ahearn Field House and advanced all the way to the NCAA championship game. Earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1951, and a master’s degree in journalism in 1956. Was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round in 1951. He was the seventh overall pick. He deferred to serve in the Air Force from 1951-1953 and then played for two years. Returned to K-State and served as assistant alumni secretary for the K-State Alumni Association until joining Tex Winter’s coaching staff. In 1961, he joined the athletic staff as an assistant athletic director in charge of fundraising and promotions under Bebe Lee. He succeeded Lee and served as athletic director from 1969-1975. He was the first Kansas-born athlete to lead K-State’s athletic program. His many administrative accomplishments included the hiring of legendary coach Jack Hartman. He spearheaded fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium, the athletic dormitory, a campaign for new synthetic turf at KSU Stadium, and the R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. The Barrett Wildcat Den in the K-State Alumni Center is named in recognition of an endowed gift from Ernie ‘51, ‘56 and Bonnie ‘51 Barrett and family.

“Ernie recognized the importance of alumni engagement and its relationship with athletics early on. The Alumni Association is proud to have played a part in his tremendous career and we are truly grateful for his support and friendship. His legacy has strong investment in K-State.” Amy Button Renz ’76, ’86, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association

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1961. Turns out, there was no need for concern. The Wildcats won 59-45 behind 21 points from Moss. The student newspaper humorously began its game recap with the following sentence: “It takes more than college professors to stop Kansas State basketball.” Barrett’s freshman squad went on to play three more games and finished its season 2-2. It split a pair of games against Kansas and finished with a loss against Nebraska. By all accounts, Barrett did a fine job as coach. Heck, it was arguably some of the best work of his long, illustrious career. “It was a pretty neat experience,” Moss said. “We were far from the best freshman group in the country, but when we moved up to varsity we were good enough to play in the Final Four and we had an offense that could score 100 points without a three-point line. A lot of that came from the experiences we had with Ernie.” Decades later, McFillen put together a booklet of box scores and newspaper clippings from that freshman season and appropriately called it “The College Basketball Team That Almost Never Was.” It’s hard for Barrett to recall specifics about that team. But he remembers the big stuff, including a few things he didn’t enjoy. For example, the team didn’t have a bus. So players and coaches traveled to road games in a caravan of cars. They played on a tight schedule before varsity games, so a flat tire could lead to a loss. It also wasn’t easy for Barrett to coach every position or teach Winter’s complex

triangle offense (then called the triple post) to a team with only a few true basketball players. Moss says Barrett preached fundamentals and taught his players toughness by playing against them in practice. He never stood on the sidelines and watched. “I remember coming down the lane one time and he sent me flying off the court and into the wall behind the basket,” Moss said. “It was at that moment I realized that I had to toughen up if I was going to play at this level.” Barrett also was good at cobbling together a freshman team with metaphorical bubble gum and paper clips. He couldn’t think of a more appropriate first job after his NBA career came to an end with the Boston Celtics. He was passionate about freshman basketball, because he was once trapped on a freshman team during his first year at K-State in 1948. It wasn’t much fun, but he loved playing alongside friends that he recruited in scrimmages against the senior team he was set to join as a sophomore. If there was anything he could do to help make things more enjoyable for K-State’s newest batch of freshmen basketball players as a coach, he was going to do it. Winning games along the way was just a bonus. That’s one reason Moss calls Barrett a “role model for all K-Staters” all these years later. Barrett wishes he had more stories to share about that old team. He apologizes repeatedly for not being able to go into greater detail about it. But there is no need for that. He has nothing to be sorry about. He helped create much of the K-State basketball history that currently surrounds him.

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A Story to Tell

Author Bryn Greenwood’s unconventional life inspires gritty novels BY KAT BRAZ

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRYN GREENWOOD ’92, ’95

Bryn Greenwood ’92, ’95 is a New York Times bestselling author who discovered her storytelling mechanic at K-State.

Bryn Greenwood authored her first story before she learned to write. The New York Times bestselling author vaguely recalls the thinly veiled autobiography of an alien family with a character that bore a striking resemblance to the Great Gazoo from the Flintstones. Because Greenwood ’92, ’95 was too young to write, she dictated the tale to her older sister, Liberty ’90. 36

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“I can honestly say that from the first moment I understood what books were and that there were people out there who got paid to write books, I knew that was what I wanted to do,” Greenwood said. “If you can imagine your average 4-year-old having the confidence to say ‘Yes, this is what I want to do with my life.’” She grew up in rural Hugoton, Kansas, in the southwest corner of the state, where she dropped out of high school to follow her older sister to Kansas State University. The acceleration into college was fueled partly by Greenwood’s frustration with an unchallenging high school curriculum and partly by a need to escape her drug dealing father’s very public trial for tax evasion. It was at K-State in her first creative writing class taught by Ben Nyberg, professor emeritus, where Greenwood discovered a storytelling mechanic that would become a hallmark of her novels. After asking students to write a story about something personal they experienced, Nyberg then instructed his class to flip the perspective and rewrite the same story with the antagonist as the protagonist. “It’s a challenging thing to recast this person, whom you may still have grudging thoughts toward, and suddenly make them the hero of your story,” Greenwood said. “It’s a great exercise because that’s the way of the world. It’s not ever just one person’s story.” Greenwood’s breakout novel, All the Ugly and Wonderful Things, published in 2016 by St. Martin’s Press, employs more than a dozen different firstperson perspectives. Though not autobiographical, some of the novel’s themes mirror Greenwood’s own life experiences — a father who’s a drug dealer, a dysfunctional home life, mental illness, an adolescent involved with an older man. Though the book landed on the New York Times bestseller list, its reception was not without controversy. “I get a lot of hate mail from people who wish I would disappear off the face of the earth because my book made them uneasy,” Greenwood said. “But I literally experienced a lot of these things. And when people tell me that reading about these things made them uncomfortable and they’d rather not have to think about them, it’s a dismissal. It’s saying, ‘I don’t want to know you exist.’ But not telling these stories doesn’t magically make my experiences go away.” Her most recent book, The Reckless Oath We Made, published in 2019 and also

set in Kansas, is described as a contemporary fairy tale. In it, Greenwood deftly juggles nine distinct narrators to tell the unconventional love story between Zee, a nearly six-foot-tall waitress with a bad hip who occasionally engages in sex work to get by, and Gentry, an autistic man who speaks in Middle English and believes himself to be a knight — and Zee’s protector. Again, the book borrows from Greenwood’s own life. She’s written about taking similar desperate measures to make ends meet, she also suffers from chronic pain due to an injury and like Zee, Greenwood’s mother is a hoarder. “Within certain circles of our culture that are not struggling on a day-to-day basis, there’s this titillation of horror and amusement watching something like Hoarders on TV,” Greenwood said. “But I come from a family of hoarders. I have relatives whose hoarding got so bad that there were dead animals in the house. I don’t want to think that there’s a whole segment of society that exists only to be fodder for amusement for people who are better off financially. That’s what I hope readers get out of my writing.” Though she’s a bestselling author, Greenwood stays firmly grounded in the realities of the present. After earning her master’s, she chose to remain working class rather than pursuing a career in academia. She took a position at the University of Kansas as a department secretary so that she could spend her off hours focusing on her writing. She worked as a secretary for 13 years until the success of All the

Ugly and Wonderful Things enabled her to quit. The fickle nature of the publishing industry places a lot of pressure on a best-selling author’s followup book. It’s pressure Greenwood keenly felt while working on Reckless Oath, which she completed in 14 months. For now, Greenwood works mostly from her couch in her Lawrence home with her two rescue pups nearby. She camped out in her gutted home as she renovated it. The house itself was formerly a drug house, which made it an “incredibly cheap” purchase according to Greenwood and certainly seems fitting given her family history. She’s currently at work on a few different projects. “I hold my breath all the time,” she says. “Publishing is really unsteady. Sometimes you sell a book and you get a nice big chunk of money and you think, ‘I’ve got a couple years there.’ But what if the next book doesn’t sell? I’ll get to a point where I’ll think, ‘If I haven’t sold a book in the next year, I guess I’ll have to look for another secretarial job.’”

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ANOTHER LOOK A TOUCH OF PURPLE ON THE PRAIRIE The Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small tree, with a maximum height of about 25 feet. It produces its distinctive reddish-pink (sometimes purple) blooms in the spring and brown beanlike seed pods later in the summer. Redbuds are native to the eastern portion of the state. This tree is found at Kansas State University’s Konza Prairie Biological Station.

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SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY HERBAL ACCOUNTING ACADEMY • Provides online accounting classes for high school students • College and career success programs for freshman business students

Vern and Joan Herbel invest in transforming the K-State accounting department BY MARISA LARSON ’93, ’16, KSU FOUNDATION

ccounting is more exciting than you think. On top of helping individuals file their taxes, accountants may work at large firms with world-class clients. Or they can go the crime-fighting route, working as a forensic accountant or helping government agencies uncover fraud. At Kansas State University, the Department of Accounting in the College of Business Administration is preparing students for all possible accounting career choices and has plans to transform the department into a nationally recognized School of Accountancy.

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K-State alumni Vern Herbel ’79 and Joan Vogts Herbel ’78 were inspired by this vision and have given the lead gift to establish the first step in transforming the accounting department — the Vern and Joan Herbel Accounting Academy. “Kansas State has been so instrumental in our success, and we wanted future K-State students to enjoy a similar experience,” said the Herbels. “The innovative approach of the accounting academy will be instrumental in

ACCOUNTING SCHOLARS PROGRAM Top undergraduates selected annually receive scholarships, faculty mentoring and expanded opportunities to participate in research and international study CENTER FOR ACCOUNTING EDUCATION Impact the accounting profession by providing continuing education for accounting professionals, educators and alumni FACULTY SUCCESS AND DEVELOPMENT Bolster K-State’s ability to recruit and retain top accounting faculty to provide world-class instruction

KSU FOUNDATION attracting prospective accounting students and then retain them as they become accounting majors. This transformational program will differentiate K-State and uniquely position us to be a leader in accounting schools.” The academy will provide online accounting classes for high school students, especially benefiting those in schools without business teachers. The funds will also support a Connecting Across Topics (CAT) Community for freshmen planning to major in accounting. Students in the accounting CAT Community will begin building relationships with students and faculty in their major at the beginning of their college career, helping them feel more connected right away. They will also develop college-success skills and participate in activities that expose them to the accounting profession, including a study trip to Washington D.C. The other proposed pillars of the School of Accountancy are an accounting scholars program for students at the top of their class, and a center for accounting education, which will include industry partnerships and provide continuing education Tom Theis ’13, K-State Communications and Marketing

Monica Woods ’99, ’00, senior instructor in the Department of Accounting

“ We’ve been fortunate in our lives, so we can give back, and we encourage others to think about how they can help the next generation.” — Vern Herbel ’79 opportunities for alumni and executives.

Lifting others

Vern and Joan Herbel both came to K-State from small, rural towns, having grown up on farms. Vern is from Dorrance, Kansas, and Joan is from Girard, Kansas. Vern and his brother were first-generation college students, and Vern was supported by scholarships while at K-State. Vern graduated from K-State in 1979 with a degree in accounting, and Joan received a degree in clothing and textiles from K-State in 1978. They both serve on the Board of Trustees of the KSU Foundation, and Vern serves on both the accounting and college advisory councils. In 2019, Vern was inducted into the K-State Accounting Hall of Fame in recognition of his distinguished career and his dedication to promoting the success of the accounting program. The Herbels have made supporting students a key part of their philanthropic giving to the college. They created the Everett and Vivian Herbel Scholarship to honor Vern’s parents. The Herbels also put forth the seed money for a K-State Family Scholarship match program in the College of Business, inspiring 15 other donors to create scholarships. “I was supported by scholarships, so we want to give back and provide the same type of support I benefited from,” Vern said. “We’ve been fortunate in our lives, so we can give back, and we encourage others to think about how they can help the next generation.” With the Herbels’ investments in scholarships, dozens of students have been able to continue their studies at K-State and participate in educational

Vern ’79 and Joan Herbel ’78, with Vern’s mother Vivian Herbel (center) in 2019 when Vern was inducted into the K-State Accounting Hall of Fame.

opportunities. “Scholarship aid and gifts from generous donors like the Herbels have been instrumental to my success at Kansas State,” said Nathan Hartter, senior in accounting. “I am originally from Allen, Texas, and it is neat to see the Herbels (who live in McKinney, Texas) help aid my schooling at K-State. This award provided great financial aid for my added out-of-state tuition costs and enabled me to enjoy more financial freedom and flexibility with my time and studies at Kansas State. In addition to the financial aid and generous gifts that are awarded to students, it is nice to know that these donors support professional objectives and help provide an expanded network for achieving goals at Kansas State and beyond in our respective careers. This support creates new opportunities and enables the confidence needed to

succeed in a competitive academic and professional environment.” K-State, the College of Business and the accounting department all have a tradition of excellence, which the Herbels are proud of. “We want K-State to keep its foundation of excellence while looking to the future,” Vern said. “As times change, K-State needs to transform itself to be competitive and always improving — first be the best in the state, then the Big 12, then best in the nation.” With investments of time and money from generous donors such as the Herbels, the College of Business at K-State will flourish. To support the College of Business or learn more about the vision for a K-State School of Accountancy, please contact Brett Seidl ’14, ’20 at 785-775-2051 or bretts@ksufoundation.org.

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Thanks to donor generosity, the new College of Business building allows students, faculty and staff to reach their goals BY DALTON BURTON ’19, KSU FOUNDATION

unlight streaks through floor-to-ceiling windows and a stock ticker scrolls across the wall as students study in small groups or walk to class. A blend of modern architecture and traditional Kansas State University limestone, the College of Business Administration building has brought more to the college than a new, improved space for classes. Completed in fall 2016, the new business building’s 160,000 square feet play host to a wide array of study areas, classrooms and specialized labs and workspaces. “The business building has enhanced the ability of our students, faculty and staff to achieve their

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goals. The building is a testament to K-State and our alumni’s commitment to excellence,” said Chad Jackson ’99, ’10, ’14, the Jack Vanier Director of Entrepreneurship. College of Business alumni also are impressed with the impact the building has had, not just on the college itself, but on K-State as well. Alumni hope the building will foster new opportunities for students and faculty to create, innovate and achieve their goals. “We all recognize that our environment greatly impacts life experiences,” said Terry Matlack ’78, College of Business graduate and co-chair of the building fundraising committee. “Our hope was

the new building would provide a better place for sharing information, facilitating collaboration, fostering growth in personal relationships and providing space for innovative new programs in the college. We hoped these goals would be achieved not only for business students, but also non-business majors from other colleges, our faculty and alumni.” Students also are big fans of the building. “The building is an amazing place to learn. I look forward to going to classes in the business building because the atmosphere does not feel like a typical classroom. The building feels like a professional business setting, and it is an example of a place that I would love to

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“ Our hope was the new building would provide a better place for sharing information, facilitating collaboration, fostering growth in personal relationships and providing space for innovative new programs in the college.” — Terry Matlack ‘78

work in someday,” said Ryan Kohr, junior in financial management. “My favorite thing about the building is the common areas. Unlike other buildings on campus, there are lots of places to sit and relax while you wait for your next class. Personally, I love to sit on the second-floor walkway in front of the giant southern-facing window. There is a set of extremely comfortable chairs and the natural sunlight makes the spot nice and warm during the day. It is a great place to relax between class periods or read a book after a long day.” During the pandemic, the business building has been utilized by non-business classes, as the rooms

have advanced technology to support streaming and a lot of space to social distance throughout the atrium and study areas. The business building would not have been possible without the philanthropic contributions of alumni and friends. In 2019, Paul ’78 and Sandra Edgerley made a key investment in the building and the college, serving as a catalyst for the college’s growth in programs and philanthropy. “The building is stunning and a joy to work in, a joy to learn in, but at the end of the day, the physical structure’s benefit is only fully realized when we leverage it to change lives and ensure career success

for our students, for our employees and for our alumni,” said Kevin Gwinner, Edgerley Family Dean of the College of Business. “We cannot overstate the gratitude we feel for the support of alumni and donors to the college, and specifically those who stepped forward to make this facility a reality. Generations of K-State business students will benefit from their generosity.” There are still naming opportunities available for the College of Business building. Contact Brett Seidl ’14, ’20 at 785-775-2051 or bretts@ksufoundation. org for more information and to learn other ways you can support K-State’s College of Business.

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DONNIE CAMPBELL

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IS THE REAL TED LASSO The inspiration for Jason Sudeikis’ character on Apple TV+ is a former K-State student-athlete BY RUSTIN DODD, THE ATHLETIC Editor’s note: A version of this story originally ran in The Athletic. When Donnie Campbell ’85 coached high school basketball, he began every practice with a quote. He pulled the words from a small quote book in his office desk at Shawnee Mission West High School, stuck them on a bulletin board, Campbell in 1985 then asked his players to memorize the message. On most days, he quoted John Wooden. Campbell was a young coach then, barely 30, and if he’s being honest, maybe he was learning, too. Thousands of high school coaches have

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quoted Wooden in gymnasiums across America. Thousands more have taught enthusiasm and industriousness and the Pyramid of Success. Campbell was no different, of course, no different than any other well-meaning coach trying to reach young kids, except for one point guard who happened to listen: Jason Sudeikis, the future creator and star of Ted Lasso, a television show about what it means to coach. In the months after the show debuted on AppleTV+ last summer, interviewers kept asking Sudeikis about the coaches who inspired the title character, a college football coach who moves to England to lead a Premier League soccer team. He mentioned Wooden and Pete Carroll and Steve Kerr and Jürgen Klopp and others — the coaches, he said, who care more about the person. But there

was one other name he kept mentioning: Donnie Campbell. He mentioned Campbell’s funny sayings and his love of Wooden. He remembered what it was like to play high school basketball. “The Pyramid of Success,” Sudeikis said in November, on a podcast with soccer writer Grant Wahl, “(that) was something that my high school basketball coach, Donnie Campbell at Shawnee Mission West, he used to quote a lot.” Campbell is one high school coach who made a small difference in the life of one of his players, who tried to impart the wisdom of John Wooden but sometimes failed, who could be as opposite of Ted Lasso as it gets, who stayed with Sudeikis for almost 30 years. “Sometimes you don’t realize how you impact

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LEFT: Donnie Campbell ’85 is currently a math teacher and head coach at Lee’s Summit North High School. RIGHT: Jason Sudeikis stars as Ted Lasso, a soccer coach partly based on Campbell.

kids,” Campbell said. “But sometimes that’s because the words don’t impact them until they get older.” Jason Sudeikis was a good high school basketball player. He was not a great one. He was a lefty point guard and a good three-point shooter and a classic gym rat. Mostly, he loved to play, a suburban kid with a Pistol Pete streak. “He wasn’t a great athlete,” Campbell said, “but he understood the game.” As a senior at Shawnee Mission West, a public school in the suburbs of Kansas City, Sudeikis averaged eight points and six assists. He loved to pass, create and set up others, once dishing out a record 26 assists in three games during a tournament in Missouri. When Brendan Curran, a former high school teammate, describes his game, he uses a familiar word: “Performer.” “He would hold the ball just a little bit longer so he could make the no-look pass, or take the extra dribble so he could throw it behind the back,”

Curran said. “That was the type of thing he loved to do.” When Sudeikis was a junior, Campbell was in his first season at his second head coaching job. Even if you’ve never heard of Shawnee Mission West, you would know it. Big suburban high school. Loud pep band. Pageantry before games. A few years after Sudeikis graduated, the school produced Matt Freije, a future Vanderbilt star and NBA Draft pick. But mostly, the players are what you’d expect: solid high school players finishing out their basketball careers. When Campbell started at Shawnee Mission West, he was young and intense, more Bob Knight than John Wooden. He was a bit of a yeller. He emphasized defense and discipline. He preached fundamentals. (According to Curran, Sudeikis’ showmanship could drive him crazy.) Raised in tiny Lyons, Kansas, Campbell had played football and basketball at Kansas State

University, where he was mentored by Jack Hartman and assistant Lon Kruger ’75, but it was a high school coach who inspired him to teach. His name was Don Smith. He taught math, so that’s why Campbell did, too. During those early years, he developed a habit of teaching kids about John Wooden. He had a quote of the day, called on a player before practice, and if it wasn’t recited correctly, the team had to run. “He got them from a quote book,” said Brett Hunter, a former West player. “Every single day.” The mottoes were simple, and now basketball canon. Make each day your masterpiece. Make friendship a fine art. Drink deeply from good books. There were definitions about “competitive greatness,” “poise” and “confidence.” When I asked Campbell about Wooden, he pulled, from memory, a quote about success. “Success is peace of mind,” he began, “that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did

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Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso appears in the first season of the series, which streams on Apple TV+.

your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” Campbell also could be a character. A little folksy. The kind of coach who sounded like he grew up in rural Kansas. If a player looked too relaxed at practice, he’d offer a coke or a bag of chips. In the days before big games, he reminded players to get enough sleep: “He would tell us: ‘You can’t hoot with the owls at night and fly with the eagles in the morning,’ ” said Matt Kleinmann, who played for Campbell at Blue Valley West in the 2000s. It was those lines, the homespun ones, that stayed with Sudeikis. In an interview last summer with The Kansas City Star, he revealed that some of that folksiness seeped into Lasso. “He’d always say,” Sudeikis recalled, “You guys look more nervous than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.” When Sudeikis was a senior, the Shawnee Mission West Vikings were a solid high school basketball team. They finished 11-12. Sudeikis helped them earn a berth in the eight-team Class 6A state tournament. In the days before they lost to eventual state champion Wichita South, the future Ted Lasso was interviewed by a local reporter: “We

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know we’re not the favorite by any means,” he said. “We don’t mind.” In those days, Campbell says, Sudeikis was consumed by basketball. “In his second life,” Campbell said, “if he could play at Kansas, I have a feeling he’d do that.” Sudeikis wasn’t gifted enough to be a Jayhawk, but he joined a couple friends on the roster at Fort Scott Community College, spent a little time playing juco basketball, then found his second love: comedy. The amazing part, Curran says, is how Sudeikis took what he learned in basketball and applied it to a new craft. When Sudeikis began doing (and teaching) improv comedy, he developed a familiar habit: He started quoting John Wooden. He taught the Pyramid of Success to his pupils. He quizzed actors on the importance of industriousness and enthusiasm. He kept a small blue Wooden quote book at the ready. In the early 2000s, he purchased a copy for his friend Brendan Hunt, his future costar on Ted Lasso. He told Curran to read it, too. It wasn’t about basketball, he said, it was about life. “I’d bring in a laminated poster, like a freaking PE teacher and with a dry-erase marker,” Sudeikis

told Wahl, “and just kind of go through why this matters.” In Lasso, Sudeikis’ character does the same, hanging up a copy of the Pyramid of Success in his office. He coaches with empathy and kindness. At one point, he delivers a simple mission statement: “For me, success is not about the wins and losses,” Lasso tells a skeptical reporter. “It’s about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves on and off the field.” The success of Ted Lasso, the show, has been a slow burn of sorts, spreading by word of mouth. So earlier this year, a few weeks before Sudeikis won a Golden Globe for his performance, Campbell decided he should finally watch. It has been nearly 27 years since Sudeikis played his last high school basketball game, and in the three decades since, Campbell recalls seeing him just once, at his summer camp in the early 2000s. Sudeikis showed up with Curran, who himself had become a math teacher and high school coach. Sudeikis carried along a notebook. At one point, Campbell said something, and Sudeikis jotted down a note. “I don’t even know what it was,” Campbell said. If you are searching for traces of Ted Lasso, you

can find them everywhere. Parts of the voice come from Bill Self. (Kleinmann, a former Kansas player, can hear it.) There are homages to Roy Williams, Klopp and comedy mentors like Tina Fey. The Midwestern friendliness comes from Sudeikis’ father. But back in 2013, when Sudeikis first created the character for an NBC Sports soccer commercial, he told Curran the inspiration came from three sources: “He was like: ‘You know, that character really is Donnie Campbell, Bill Self, Coach Taylor from ‘Friday Night Lights,’ all thrown into one thing,’ ” Curran said. The character continued to evolve, but there is something about the relationship with a high school coach, something formative, something you don’t realize until years later. The experiences are powerful. The memories stay with you. One word of praise can change how you see yourself. It doesn’t matter if three decades have passed. “You think about why you really like someone,” Campbell said. “It’s not what they say about themselves. It’s what they think of you. As a coach, you’re trying to speak greatness into kids.” When Campbell watched the first episode of Ted Lasso, he noted the Pyramid of Success on the wall. The same print is in his basement. When I asked him about the Wooden quotes, he mentioned the same book that Sudeikis would hand out to actors. “There’s a little blue book,” he said. “I think I have four or five copies downstairs, boxed up.” When he was young, Campbell said, he didn’t always feel like the kind of coach one might compare to Ted Lasso. Truthfully, he was probably more like Knight. But the longer he coached and the longer he taught, the more he gravitated toward the principles of Wooden. “I think it’s all about how hard you work,” Campbell said, “and trying to do the right thing, and being a good teammate, and being honest. I think the kids know if you care.” When Campbell thinks about Sudeikis’ high school basketball career, he just remembers the basics. This was nearly 30 years ago, and nobody knew the heady point guard was going to be a TV star. If anything, Campbell remembers Sudeikis’ class, the group of friends who made coaching fun, the high school kids who had successful lives. It’s possible even that Sudeikis remembers more about Campbell than the other way around. If you think about it for a moment, it seems exactly how it should be. “I think Jason knew that even though I was a tough coach, and a demanding coach, deep down, I really cared about them and wanted them to be successful,” Campbell said. “Not just as a basketball player but more importantly as a human being. “That’s why we coach.”

The character continued to evolve, but there is something about the relationship with a high school coach, something formative, something you don’t realize until years later. The experiences are powerful. The memories stay with you. One word of praise can change how you see yourself. It doesn’t matter if three decades have passed. K - S TAT E R

K-State A-Z BY TIM SCHRAG ’12

ILLUSTRATED BY KENDALL ENS

There are so many reasons to love K-State. Here are just 26 that aren’t up for debate.

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is for alumni. More than 197,000 K-Staters have stories to tell. Their lives ever changed by K-State’s magic spell.

is for Bakery Science, unique to K-State. Its graduates make cookies and treats that taste great.

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is for classes of all shapes and sizes. Each course is unique and often surprises.

is for degrees, which K-State grants to those who work hard. Proof that you know what you’re doing and shouldn’t discard.

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is for engineers who solve problems daily. Their work is outstanding and often quite brainy.

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is for the Gardens at K-State, which put nature on display. Horticulture’s green thumbs are clearly at play.

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is for fans who cheer for our teams. When the Wildcats score, they whoop, holler and scream.

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is for hills made of flint. Their scenery and sunsets are sure to imprint.

is for ice cream found at Call Hall. There’s a flavor for everyone. Be sure to try them all!

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is for Johnny Kaw – a tale all his own. He dug the mighty Kaw River as the legend is known.

is for the Konza Prairie, a lovely peaceful place. Its research teaches us about our ecospace. K - S TAT E R

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is for Hale Library full of resources and books. They have something for everyone. Just go take a look.

is for Manhattan our hometown on the prairie. The Little Apple is a place you can always be merry.

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is for Open House, which happens in April. It showcases K-State as a school that’s hardworking, but playful.

is for Nichols Hall — the castle stands tall. Its fire in the ’60s gave us the Wabash Cannonball.

is for purple, our color so royal. K-Staters wear it often to show they are loyal.

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is for questions asked by students and professors. They help us gain knowledge and unlock hidden treasures.

is for research at which we excel. It’s our land-grant charge at which we do well.

is for the Sunflower Showdown against our Jayhawk friends. Hopefully we sing Wildcat Victory when the game ends.

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is for the Student Union at the center of campus. Its artwork and fun showcase the wonders of Kansas.

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is for the traditions that K-State holds strong. Like singing and swaying to our alma mater and fight song.

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is for Willie the Wildcat, K-State’s biggest fan. Willie is always supporting the ’Cats as best as he can.

is for the veterinarians who keep our animals well. Cats, dogs, horses and cows are among their clientele.

is for extension, a mighty resource. Its agents help people across Kansas, of course.

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is for you. Yes, you, wonderful Wildcat. You make us smile brighter wherever you’re at.

is for a zoo full of insects, some creepy and crawly. Beetles, bees and bugs are among their inventory.

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e want to let your fellow K-Staters know what’s happening in your life by printing your good news in the K‑Stater Class Notes. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when submitting items for publication. • Because of deadlines, it could be up to six months from the time you send in your news to the time it appears in the magazine. • Because of space limitations, we can print news only about K-State Alumni Association members. • No news more than a year old at the time of submission will be printed. How to share your news (and any address or occupation changes): Postal mail: Alumni Records 100 Alumni Center 1720 Anderson Avenue Manhattan, KS 66506-1001 Online: • Alumni Association website: k‑state.com/UpdateYourInfo • Wildcat Connection website: https://one.found.ksu.edu/ccon/ Email: alumni@k‑state.com Fax: 785-532-5068 CLASS NOTES LEGEND (fs) former student (fr) friend

Earl C. Barb, Muncie, Indiana, celebrated his 100th birthday Dec. 16, 2020.

Charles E. “Chuck” Wilson ’62, ’64, ’72, Del Mar, California, was inducted into the K-State Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Hall of Fame class of 2021.

Nola E. Veley Wilkerson ’63, ’80, Westmoreland, Kansas, is a retired school counselor.

John P. Allen, Chanute, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member.

Gary E. Clark, Lakeland, Florida, was inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame in recognition of his post military service-civic, business, public service and other contributions to the state of Florida.

L. James “Jim” Gaskell and Lorraine M. Piper Gaskell (fs), Chanute, Kansas, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Aug. 13, 2020.

Kent A. Smith and Eloise L. Wilson Smith (fr), Burlington, Kansas, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Jan. 28, 2021.

John B. Wilt ’68, ’70 and Jean M. Pyles Wilt ’69, Danville, Virginia, celebrated 51 years of marriage Nov. 1, 2020.

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Eric L. Holderness ’09, ’11 and Megan Deters, Manhattan, Kansas, were married June 27, 2020.

Robert D. “Bob” Regnier, Leawood, Kansas, was selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City.

Tom E. Fey, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, retired from Colorado State Extension. Dennis N. Ruhnke, Troy, Kansas, was honored as a 2020 Distinguished Kansan.

Kevin J. Donnelly ’72, ’74, Manhattan, Kansas, received the 2021 Wallace Kidd Memorial Diversity Award from the K-State College of Agriculture Diversity Programs Office. He is a professor of agronomy at K-State.

Ann M. Becker Dokken, Spring Valley, California, retired from World Impact. David P. “Dave” Mudrick, Topeka, Kansas, retired from practicing law in 2019, and has started Mudrick Arbitration and Mediation LLC. He now practices as a labor arbitrator, employment arbitrator, hearing officer and civil mediator.

Martha Cornwell Riddell, Georgetown, Kentucky, was recognized by the University of Kentucky with a 2020 Great Teacher Award. She is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors. Mark A. Edelman ’75, ’78, Boone, Iowa, emeritus professor in economics at Iowa State University, is a

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John B. Wilt ’68, ’70, Danville, Virginia, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Averett University with a Master of Science in criminal justice administration and leadership.

Kathy Brown Rieger ’74, ’78, Council Bluffs, Iowa, retired as library director at the Council Bluffs Public Library. Doris Wright Carroll ’74, ’76, Kansas City, Missouri, received a Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Presidential Award for promoting equity and diversity at K-State. She is an associate professor of special education, counseling and student affairs. She is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors. E. Kent Smoll, Dodge City, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member.

ANNIVERSARIES

Matthew C. “Matt” Skarin and Morgan Salley, Austin, Texas, were married Dec. 5,

2020.

Emilee C. Smith and Greg D. Schlickau ’18, Great Bend, Kansas, were married Oct. 24, 2020.

2020 recipient of the North Central Region’s Excellence in Extension Award. Gloria B. Freeland ’75, ’83, Manhattan, Kansas, published a book with her husband, Art Vaughan, called An Opportunity to be Better. She is a professor emeritus in K-State’s A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Dona Hayes Cramer, Pratt, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member. Steven C. “Steve” Johnson, Lawrence, Kansas, retired. He previously was employed by ONEOK. He is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

Maurice A. “Maury” Catlin ’76, ’79, Clay Center, Kansas, retired as community bank president of GNBank. He spent 36 years in the banking industry. Hugo G. Dahlstrom III, McPherson, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member. Carl R. Gerlach, Overland Park, Kansas, was featured in Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City. He is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors. Bradley D. “Brad” Hart, Andover, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member.

Lu Ann Burns Wetmore, Dodge City, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member. Dr. Mark D. Carlson, Calabasas, California, is senior vice president and chief medical officer of Covanos Inc. T. Scott Griffith, Topeka, Kansas, retired from Intrust Bank after more than 40 years in banking. John R. Helms, Topeka, Kansas, is a Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member. Gregory E. “Greg” McKinley, Riley, Kansas, was sworn in as a Riley County commissioner. Martin J. Sipes, Wichita, Kansas, is a Kansas Society

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The K-State Alumni Association welcomes the new fully paid life members from Jan. 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021. We greatly appreciate their loyal support of the Alumni Association and Kansas State University.

David E Adams `78 Sandra J Adams Roger Timothy Aeschliman `81 Amy J Allen `95 Kirsten A Angell `93 Cortney Lee Bally `07 Ed Beeman `85 Kathy Epler Beeman `84 Hunter Frederick Berndt `18 Earl Derr Biggers Jr `10 Stephen R Bishop `09 Brandon Stallone Bortz `08 Alana Michelle Bouchard `20 Amy L Brassfield `97 Debra I Briant `96 Brandi L Buckley `06 Steven A Buckley `05 Tara Lynn Bunker `19 Cheryl Dunshee Campbell William R Campbell Jr `78 Chris P Carathers `08 Anthony Lamar Carter `08 Jason R Chace `98 Keely M Chace `97 Karen A Clowers Ann L Coen `82 James A Coen `82 Casey B Colbern `07 Rick S Condray `04 Sean Michael Copp `02 John David Cota `14 David Thomas Culkin `16 Brandon Gary Curtis `08 Nicole M Curtis `07 Janelle M Dana `96 Jason M Dana `96 Michael Bernard Dawkins `16 Christina E Dettmer `10 Jordan G Dettmer `10 Eric Dean Dierksen `10 Felicia Dawn Dierksen `10 Brittany Rose Donals `10 Robert D Erickson `75 Laura Ellen Findley `14 Timothy J Fisher `01 Katherine Nickless Flanigan `04 Shaun M Flanigan `03 Nedra Louise Fortmeyer `72 Robert Dylan Foster `21 Taylor Ann Gabel `20

Gabriel Neil Gantz `10 Karalie Ann Gantz `11 Amy E Gillen Mark Dale Gillen `87 Corey Scott Glaze `09 Julie Marie Glendening `07 Nathan L Glendening `05 Sarah Briann Harp `12 Charles William Hawley `09 Erin Marie Heineman `06 Barbara T Herspring `06 Kyle Frank Herspring `06 Stacey Leigh Hester `10 John J Hildebrand `06 Christopher James Hines `19 Jonathan T Horacek `10 McNeilly Simone James `19 Stephen Lee Kirkwood `65 Zachary Peter Kohlrus `16 Michael Ray Kraus `68 Kelli Danielle Krier `09 Trampas A Kurth `01 Tammi Leigh Landis `91 Cory D Long `01 Jami L Long Mark R Lowry `16 Sara J Lowry `91 Benjamin F Luckett `92 Nathan B Malone `02 Staci Lynne Malone `02 Luke Raymond Massoth `10 Walter C May `82 Alexandra Claire Miller `16 Emma Ann Miller `17 Pam Miller Tim S Miller Taylor Paige Minihan `16 Justin Ross Mitchell Kacy L Mitchell `06 Jonathan Owen Mullen `16 Robert James Munson `87 Keith B Nelms `79 Derrick Scott Nelson `20 Andrea Beth Nickisch `07 Debra Marie O’Bray `98 John A O’Bray David Stephen Ochs `10 Marinda Christine Ochs `09 Rock A Ormiston II `06 Stephanie K Ormiston `05

April Lynn Penick Taylor Scott Penick `12 Brian D Peterson PE `93 Katelynn Marie Powell `08 Matthew Bruce Franklin Powell `08 Elizabeth Ann Prigge `12 Stephen Wendell Rankin `78 John S Rector `76 David Reeves `84 Kelcy Kate Rhoades `21 Blake Stanford Richmeier `19 Shannon Lynn Richmeier `19 Brian L Riedel `86 Sarah Riedel `85 Cassie Bolton Rizzo `09 Katlyn Elizabeth Rosborough `10 Daniel Joseph Rucker `06 Rebecca Rucker Marc A Russell `97 Sarah Elizabeth Russell `97 Terrie Jo Salley `16 Sandra Lee Scaliatine `14 James A Sommerfield Jr `96 Stephanie Jo Sowell `12 Sydney Clazina Stanton `19 Ty Justin Stucky `00 Alison Kay Swanson `08 James Francis Swanson MD `10 Brian J Tasset `90 Lacey Adair Taylor `08 Rebecca G Taylor `91 Simeon O Terry `91 Greg Tinkler Deaun K Trayer `76 Jesse N Tucker `00 Daryl Farley Varney Douglas W Varney `89 Shelly Rae Wakeman `88 Josie Ann Marie Walker `11 Makenzie Lynn Watson `18 Nathanael Lee Watson Darsha Helane Whorton `02 April C Woods `06 Jake Bradford Wyrill `12 Jessica Kaitlin Wyrill `12 Jordan Alexander Young `11

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 Megan Reichenberger ’11 at mreichenberger@k-state.com.

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of Certified Public Accountants Life Member. D. Scott Stuckey, Junction City, Kansas, was selected as the civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army for Kansas-West. He is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

Thomas L. “Tom” Bell, Topeka, Kansas, retired as Kansas Hospital Association president and CEO. Mallory A. “Mal” Rooks Hoover, Manhattan, Kansas, retired from K-State as an Organizational Support Services certified medical illustrator.

John M. Cater, Littleton, Colorado, recently celebrated a 10-year milestone of leading the Federal Highway Administration Colorado office as the division administrator. Marc E. Elkins, Leawood, Kansas, retired from Cerner Corporation as chief compliance officer and associate general counsel. Elaine Melton Johannes ’79, ’82, ’03, Manhattan, Kansas, was selected to serve as Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Professor of Community Health. She also was selected for the 2021 cohort of the National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health. She is an associate professor and Extension specialist in K-State’s Department of Applied Human Sciences.

80 Middle blocker Kayley Hollywood, redshirt freshman, attacks the net against 24th-ranked Creighton in Bramlage Coliseum on March 20. K-State beat Creighton 25-15, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19. The spring season was played as a result of coronavirus pandemic.

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Barry C. Beurskens, Independence, Kansas, retired. He previously was employed by the city of Independence. Jana S. Mossman McKinley, Riley, Kansas, retired after 30 years of teaching, including 20 years as a kindergarten teacher. Barbara “Barb” Seers Beurskens, Independence,

CLASS NOTES Kansas, is retiring. She previously was employed by the city of Independence.

Susan E. Killian Myers ’81, ’86, Atchison, Kansas, retired after 42 years in public education. She spent the past 20 years as superintendent of schools in the West Franklin District and Atchison Public Schools. Lori Thomas Healey ’81, ’84, Chicago, Illinois, was hired to manage the construction and operations of the Obama Presidential Center planned for Chicago’s Jackson Park.

Michael R. “Mike” Wiegers, Baldwin City, Kansas, was inducted into the K-State Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Hall of Fame class of 2021. He also is serving on K-State Olathe’s advisory board.

Jonathan E. “Jon” Baum, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, was selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City. Paul J. Malir, Lenexa, Kansas, was selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City.

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Steven A. Field, Wichita, Kansas, retired. He was previously employed by Wichita State University.

John C. Button, Jackson, Tennessee, serves as chair of the El Ayudante Nicaragua board of directors. David B. Sisney, Kansas City, Missouri, is regional account manager for WellSky.

Amy L. Frese Fischer and Kyle A. Fischer (fr), Butler, Missouri, announce the birth of Holten Charles, Nov. 9, 2020.

Jonathan L. Zimmerman and Meischa Zimmerman, Sterling, Kansas, announce the birth of Finnley Lance Michael, Dec. 22, 2020.

Jonathan R. Smith and Heather M. Centlivre Smith ’06, Leawood, Kansas, announce the birth of Jolene Kennedy, April 10, 2020.

Nicholas D. Weber and Rhiannon M. Becker Weber ’06, Claflin, Kansas, announce the birth of son Nicholas James, Nov. 18, 2020.

Shawn D. Mellies and Rebecca M. Greif Mellies ’13, Wichita, Kansas, announce the birth of Conor Ray, Oct. 5, 2020.

Curtis D. Kipple and Cassidy Kipple, Atchison, Kansas, announce the birth of Miles Samuel, Oct. 27, 2020.

Tamie K. Zeller Redding, Randolph, Kansas, is the assistant director of student programs at the K-State Alumni Association.

Jennifer K. Glenn Williams, Frisco, Texas, retired from PepsiCo. Michael W. “Mike” Riley, Hiawatha, Kansas, was elected international president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Ronda Grover Wedel, Fishers, Indiana, received a Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Lincoln Christian University. Andrew G. “Andy” Schrag, Kingman, Kansas, was named to the Kingman High School Hall of Fame.

Gregory F. “Gregg” Doud ’89, ’91, Lothian, Maryland, is vice president of global situational awareness and chief economist at Aimpoint Research. Todd R. Schultz, Palm Springs, California, was named president and CEO of La Jolla Music Society.

Timothy L. “Tim” Chadwick, Olathe, Kansas, was selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City. Brenda R. Thomas Sharpe ’90, ’93, Overland Park, Kansas, was selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City. Michael G. “Mike” Valentine Jr., Lake Winnebago, Missouri, was selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City.

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Alexander L. “Alex” Acheson and Rebecca J. Tokach Acheson, Elk Point, South Dakota, announce the birth of Rhett Alexander, Oct. 11, 2020. Brett A. Beier and Ellen E. Stephens Beier ’10, Shawnee, Kansas, announce the birth of Calvin Stephen, Dec. 22, 2020. Claire N. Markey Canaan and Nicholas Canaan, Gardner, Kansas, announce the birth of Ryanne Alexis, Dec. 29, 2020. Salena M. Strate Sauber and Scott Sauber, St. George, Kansas, announce the birth of Rex Robert, Nov. 16, 2020. Salena is the director of communications at the K-State Alumni Association. Lucas R. Stucky and Katie N. Handley Stucky ’11, Olathe, Kansas, announce the birth of Hudson Lucas, Nov. 16, 2020.

Melissa J. Baer Feldhausen and Michael A. “Mike” Feldhausen, Kansas City, Kansas, announce the birth of Emma Renee, Dec. 2, 2020. Catherine J. Metzgar Lo and Phillip Lo, Emeryville, California, announce the birth of Emery Chia-Kang, July 21, 2020. Melissa R. Schartz Puetz ’10, ’13 and Jacob D. Puetz ’14, Goddard, Kansas, announce the birth of Mia Marie, Aug. 4, 2020.

Peggy L. Dziedzic Crubel ’91, ’97, Manhattan, Kansas, retired from Riley County Grade School. Kenneth J. “Ken” Schefter, Olathe, Kansas, is a transportation manager for Harvesters - the Community Food Network. Kathleen D. “Kathy” Wogan Essmiller, Edmond, Oklahoma, earned a doctorate in learning, design and technology from Oklahoma State University. She is an assistant professor of professional practice with OSU Libraries.

Reginald “Reggie” Blackwell, St. Louis, Missouri, is the CEO and managing partner of Players Management Group LLC. Jack E. Carlson, Manhattan, Kansas, retired from K-State after more than 41 years. He was project manager for major construction projects at K-State. Jennifer D. Wiles Berning, Hutchinson, Kansas, was promoted to partner at Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs.

Michael C. Berger ’95, ’99, McPherson, Kansas, was named assistant administrator at Accessible Home Care. Ken N. Beyer, San Juan Capistrano, California, was named CEO of Transportation Insight Holding Company. Devin C. Hall ’95, ’97, Houston, Texas, joined tax services at Crowe LLP. Christopher R. Stipe, Manhattan, Kansas, is the president and CEO of McPherson Center for Health.

Jason J. Bergkamp, Mount Hope, Kansas, was promoted to CEO at Bergkamp Inc. Ramin R. Cherafat, Kansas City, Missouri, was

Hannah P. Hoisington Clarkson and Jeff Clarkson, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, announce the birth of Connor Joseph, Dec. 2, 2020.

Dana L. Avery Parker ’12, ’18 and John D.R. “Dustin” Parker, Riley, Kansas, announce the birth of Brayden Gailen, Nov. 5, 2020. Corey W. Childs and Maria J. Betzold Childs ’14, Manhattan, Kansas, announce the birth of Kaitlin Alice, Aug. 12, 2020. Maria is the assistant editor/designer with the K-State Alumni Association. Eric P. Grusenmeyer and Emily R. Riley Grusenmeyer ’13, Kansas City, Kansas, announce the birth of son Hudson Paul, Oct. 27, 2020. Caitlin N. Riley Schwartz and Macklin Schwartz, Emporia, Kansas, announce the birth of Olivia Mae, April 22, 2020.

Lauren N. Henricks Metheny and Ross B. Metheny, Manhattan, Kansas, announce the birth of Jaxson Blaine, July 6, 2020.

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selected as part of Ingram’s 250 Class of 2020 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Greater Kansas City. Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, Washington, D.C., is the president and chief executive officer at PAI. She is a chair of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors.

Lynda D. March, Lubbock, Texas, has been promoted to senior manager of nutrition services for Fresenius Kidney Care.

Monte K. Engelkemier, Muscatine, Iowa, received a 2021 Professional Progress Award from the K-State Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. Justin M. Horsch, Castle Rock, Colorado, received a 2021 Professional Progress Award from the K-State Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. Michelle R. Jones Schlie, Overland Park, Kansas, received a 2021 Professional Progress Award from the K-State Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.

Diane M. DeBacker, Topeka, Kansas, is the director of C3BE at the University of Kansas. Andy T. DiOrio, Olathe, Kansas, became Shamrock Trading Corporation’s first corporate communications manager. He also founded and is chief communicator of DiOrio Communications LLC, a freelance communications consultancy. Brandon A. Kauffman, Lincoln, Nebraska, is the director of finance for Kansas Turnpike Authority. Dr. Craig C. Yunk, Orlando, Florida, was recognized as a Premier Doctor for the Orlando, Florida, area by the Celebration Family Physicians.

Nathan H. Bean ’03, ’09, Manhattan, Kansas, was named a Richard B. and Mary Jo Myers Cornerstone Teaching Scholar. He is an instructor/ adviser in computer science at K-State. Julia M. Jackson Craig, Manhattan, Kansas, is the associate vice president of prospect analytics and research at the KSU Foundation. Kari L. Krier Schmitz ’03, ’07, Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as legal counsel at Hudl. Michael R. “Mike” Munson, Topeka, Kansas, was named a trustee of the Library Foundation of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Melinda “Mindy” Stafford Markham, Wamego, Kansas, was awarded the Outstanding Research Journal Article of the Year by the Association for Financial

Ross Conner ’12, then a junior in secondary education — or as listeners know him, D.J. Captain — introduces the theme of the radio show in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day in 2011.

Counseling and Planning Education. She is an associate professor of applied human sciences at K-State.

Sarah K. Christiansen, DVM ’99, ’00, ’04, Morrison, Colorado, is a veterinarian and medical director at VCA Dakota Ridge Animal Hospital. Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Manhattan, Kansas, was named a Steve Hsu Keystone Research Scholar. She is an associate professor at K-State in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Bethany J. Trogstad, Prairie Village, Kansas, is a talent acquisition manager with Walmart Health. Madai Rivera ’05, ’07, Manhattan, Kansas, was selected as a member of Gov. Laura Kelley’s Advantage Kansas: Future Focused, Future Ready

Coalition. She is the assistant director for student engagement in the K-State Division of Student Life. Cherri L. Sager Harms, Manhattan, Kansas, is an accountant at K-State.

Daniel L. Gibbons, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is a store manager at Hy-Vee. Katie R. Kennedy Clark, Spring, Texas, received a 2021 Professional Progress Award from the K-State Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. Amir A. Bahadori, St. George, Kansas, was named a Steve Hsu Keystone Research Scholar. He is an assistant professor at K-State in mechanical and nuclear engineering. Jacqueline M. Cooper Gatson ’08, ’15, West Lafay-

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CLASS NOTES ette, Indiana, received the 2020 College of Engineering new employee award at Purdue University. Tyler J. Cramer, Cheney, Kansas, is the director of development for the College of Health Professions with the WSU Foundation. Rebecca K. Gould, Manhattan, Kansas, was honored with the Kansas Association of Colleges and Employers Rookie of the Year Award. She is a career coach with the K-State College of Business Administration’s Career Development. Brett M. Hubka, Clay Center, Kansas, was promoted to community bank president at GNBank. Kristina L. Martin Weeden, Gretna, Nebraska, is a manager at Varney and Associates.

Emily N. Edwards Alefs, Wichita, Kansas, is a human resources business partner at Koch Ag and Energy Solutions. Kaleb S. Little, Jefferson City, Missouri, was named CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association. Robert C. Streb, Lake Quivira, Kansas, became the first two-time winner of the PGA’s RSM Classic. Cody L. Wheeler, Humble, Texas, is the assistant principal at Groves Elementary.

Dr. Jamie N. Ball, Clinton, Missouri, received the K-State Alumni Association Student Alumni Board’s 2021 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. She is a former member of the K-State Alumni Association board of directors. Christopher J. “Chris” Miller, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was selected as the 2020 Employee of the Year by the Cape Girardeau Fire Department.

Nicholas J. “Nick” Attwater III, Ferndale, Michigan, is a school success adoption manager at Albert - Learn By Doing. Matthew T. “Matt” Giller ’11, ’14, Manhattan, Kansas, is an assistant athletic director of development with K-State Athletics. Andrew M. Huschka, Houston, Texas, is an operations manager for ExxonMobil.

language pathologist at Genesis Rehab.

Quinn M. Barker, Kansas City, Missouri, is an account manager - client partnership at Ansira. Jordyn D. Barten Ross, Manhattan, Kansas, is an operations generalist with HCI Hospitality. David T. Culkin, Leavenworth, Kansas, is the director of innovation and strategy at the Army Management Staff College.

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Taylor S. Penick, Manhattan, Kansas, was promoted to the role of senior manager at Varney and Associates. Dr. Elizabeth A. Prigge, Grand Island, Nebraska, is a veterinarian at Animal Medical Clinic. Paul E. Berg ’13, ’16, Leavenworth, Kansas, was selected for a Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship in K-State’s College of Education.

Lauren N. Henricks Metheny and Ross B. Metheny, Manhattan, Kansas, opened Eat the Frog Fitness.

Susan M. Carson Moore ’81, ’05, ’15, Manhattan, Kansas, retired from K-State as an assistant clinical professor in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and director of the Rabies Laboratory. She started her consulting business, Compass Rabies Consulting LLC, in September 2020. Margaret C. “Maggie” Seiler Gilles, Valley Center, Kansas, is the dairy manager at Seiler Dairy. Matthew C. “Matt” Skarin, Austin, Texas, is an architect at Sixthriver Architects. Courtney M. Taylor, Laramie, Wyoming, is a speech-

Stephen M. Kucera ’17, ’18, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is an analyst - closing and control/ lubricants at Phillips 66. Alex A. Wakim, Wichita, Kansas, has released a new cinematic album entitled Dust and Ions.

Brenton R. Edwards, Concordia, Kansas, is a crop consultant at Central Valley Ag. Nicholas D. Kaltmayer, Overland Park, Kansas, is an assistant electrical engineer at Burns & McDonnell. Tiffany J. Lawless, Pickerington, Ohio, received a 2020 William L. Stamey and Ron Gaches GTA Award. She works in psychological sciences. Hannah L. Porteous, Overland Park, Kansas, is the marketing event coordinator for Unite Private Networks. Megan M. Weishaar Pletcher, Eskridge, Kansas, is a corporate accountant with Topeka Foundry and Iron Works.

Celina J. Binkley, Manhattan, Kansas, is a zoo crew supervisor at Sunset Zoo. Ethan R. Eccles, Wichita, Kansas, is a quality engineer at Textron Aviation.

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Brittany J. Hardten, Topeka, Kansas, is an office assistant at Interim Health Care. Joshua M. “Josh” Maher, North Liberty, Iowa, is a research scientist at JMI Laboratories. Joseph M. “Joe” Pasley, Lake Quivira, Kansas, is a social media marketing specialist at GreenEarth Cleaning. Andrew D. Schoemaker, Fort Morgan, Colorado, joined Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs, as a staff accountant. Kristen D. Sikorsky, Manhattan, Kansas, is a program manager at Sunset Zoo. She also was a 2020 Presidential Management Fellow. Isaiah F. Solorzano, Kansas City, Missouri, is a data warehouse developer at Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Jarett D. Wildeman, Valley Falls, Kansas, is an engineer in training at Certus Structural Engineers Inc. FORMER STUDENTS Greg L. McHenry, Manhattan, Kansas, is serving as president of the International Association of Assessing Officers. FACULTY/STAFF Debra D. Gilman, Manhattan, Kansas, retired from K-State’s Office of Student Financial Assistance, where she was a financial aid adviser for much of her career. Phillip E. Klebba, Manhattan, Kansas, was named a 2020 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a distinguished professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Susan T. Metzger, Manhattan, Kansas, was appointed associate director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and Environment. Metzger also works as the senior executive administrator to the dean/ director of K-State’s College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension. Beth A. Montelone, Manhattan, Kansas, is serving as K-State’s interim vice president for research. FRIENDS Paul Ewing, Overland Park, Kansas, was selected as a member of K-State Olathe’s advisory board. Randall D. Galle, Manhattan, Kansas, was named chief operations officer at Bergkamp Inc. Neil W. Horton, Manhattan, Kansas, was named the 2020 Lud Fiser Citizen of the Year by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Bill Snyder, Manhattan, Kansas, received the 2021 Tom Osborne Legacy Award.

Harold Carter, then a senior in landscape architecture, painted this mural, representing more than 200 years of minority history, on the fourth floor of Farrell Library in 1981. The mural is still on display in the Academic Learning Center.

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Dr. Gerald D. Goetsch, West Lafayette, Indiana, Jan. 14, 2021. He was full professor in teaching and research at Purdue University, retiring in 1988. Audrey J. Merryfield Clinehens, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Nov. 4, 2020. She served as director of the Fayetteville Public Schools food service program until retiring.

Wilma F. Evans Birkeland, Urbana, Illinois, Oct. 25, 2020. She was a homemaker. Evelyn M. Frick VanVleet, Wichita, Kansas, Nov. 12, 2020. She taught home economics at Garden City High School and Garden City Community College. Alden B. Miner, Ness City, Kansas, April 1, 2020. He was an abstractor and owner of Miner Brothers. Ruth R. Ruhlen Butterfield, Clay Center, Kansas, Dec. 28, 2020. She was a teacher, retiring from Wakefield Elementary School.

Mary C. “Christine” Budden Rueter, Ocheyedan, Iowa, Dec. 8, 2020. She was a home economics teacher at Melvin School. Julia W. Doryland O’Connor, Silver Spring, Maryland, Jan. 8, 2020. She served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and then taught home economics for 28 years at White Oak Junior High School. Joan Godfrey Taylor, Arkansas City, Kansas, Oct. 23, 2020. She was involved in her husband’s funeral home business, worked in the library at Lowell School and also was a homemaker. Betty R. Highfill Theobald, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nov. 6, 2020. She was a homemaker. Dr. William R. “Bill” Pritchard ’46, ’70, Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 18, 2020. He was a farmer, veterinarian, scientist, military veteran, professor and dean. Dr. Lewis J. Runnels, West Lafayette, Indiana, Nov. 8, 2020. He was a professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University.

Howard R. Anderson ’42, ’50, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He worked in marketing in the machine tool industry. He later tuned and rebuilt pianos. Ruth E. Clarke Cabler, Port Ludlow, Washington, Oct. 27, 2020. She and her husband ran a bed and breakfast. Bettie Garrison Ore, Paola, Kansas, Feb. 5, 2021. She was a teacher and worked in the Audio Reader program at the University of Kansas. Warren B. Nelson, St. Louis, Missouri, March 11, 2020. He previously was employed by Clayton Brokerage Co. of St. Louis Inc.

Ruth N. Brunkhorst Moss, Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 9, 2020. She assisted in operating the Henry Ruth Fine Arts appraisal business. Georgine H. Creo Webb, Austin, Texas, Dec. 16, 2020. Ineta R. Neel Studebaker, Hutchinson, Kansas, Feb. 5, 2021. She and her husband owned Studebaker Jewelry Store. Later, she worked as an accountant for Krause Plow Corporation. Oid L. Wineland, Alton, Kansas, July 22, 2020. He previously was employed by the U.S. Postal Service.

Burke B. Bayer, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 20, 2020. He was employed at Bayer Construction. Harold D. Johnson, Belleville, Kansas, Dec. 2, 2020. He operated his own insurance agency and provided income tax services. Katharine Lunn Cooper, Kansas City, Missouri, Jan. 21, 2021. She was an educator and retired from the Kansas City Public Library. Letha L. McDill Lowdon, Downs, Kansas, Nov. 26, 2020. She taught in the Russell and Downs schools, as well as at the Girls Industrial School. Emma Lou Thomas McClean, Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 2, 2020. She was employed by Betty Crocker.

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Edwin R. Chubbuck ’47, ’50, Humble, Texas, March 30, 2020. He previously was employed at Louisiana State University. Edgar B. “Ed” Johnson, Issaquah, Washington, Oct. 29, 2020. He was a civil engineer and partner at HNTB. Mary E. Peddicord Prickett, Wamego, Kansas, Nov. 24, 2020. Leo T. Wendling Jr. ’47, ’56, Richardson, Texas, Jan. 27, 2021. He taught at K-State for 35 years and was a professor emeritus of Extension, biological and agricultural engineering.

Geneva B. Brunnemer Porter, Glen Elder, Kansas, Nov. 9, 2020. She was a teacher. Ethel M. Gorgas Imel, Overland Park, Kansas, Nov. 24, 2020. She was a homemaker. Clyde D. Hinman, Norwalk, Connecticut, Nov. 27, 2020. He was employed in engineering at the PerkinElmer and Union Carbide Corporations. Vern S. Kirkendall, Chico, California, May 18, 2020. Donald W. “Don” Larsen, Jan. 10, 2021, Brentwood, California. He was a general contractor, and later he and his wife founded Larsen House Inspection. Joan R. Myers Chilvers, Pierce, Nebraska, Dec. 22, 2020. She was a teacher. Beryl A. Wesche Linders, Sparta, Illinois, Dec. 25, 2020. She and her husband operated animal clinics.

John W. Fetrow, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Oct. 17, 2020. He was an engineer in Conoco’s geophysics department, retiring after 36 years. Ernest L. “Lynn” Lentell, Council Grove, Kansas, Nov. 15, 2020. He retired from General Electric where he worked on many NASA projects. Johnny L. Potter ’49, ’58, Houston, Texas, Oct. 14, 2020. Alma VanMeter Webster, Wichita, Kansas, Jan. 21, 2021. She was an elementary teacher, Girl Scout administrator, Kansas Wesleyan administrator and Topeka Police Department chaplain.

Bruce W. Buehler, Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 18, 2020. He founded Mid-Continent Energy Corporation in 1976 and also worked in insurance, oil, development and motels. A. Richard “Dick” Imel, Overland Park, Kansas, Nov. 10, 2020. He worked for 40 years for Universal Underwriters, advancing to assistant vice president of worker’s compensation claims at the company’s home office. David D. Jennings, Santa Barbara, California, Dec. 26, 2020. He joined the family wheelchair manufacturing business. Theron C. Krehbiel, Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2020. He retired from First National Bank as a vice president in 1984. Louise Liggett Wherry, Wichita, Kansas, March 19, 2020. Bruce D. Mock, Dodge City, Kansas, Jan. 13, 2021. He retired from Stanions Wholesale Electric Company in accounting. Duane L. Steeples, Plainville, Kansas, Sept. 29, 2020. He was a farmer. Madison M. “Matt” Traster, Ulysses, Kansas, Dec. 16, 2020. He worked for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Huron, South Dakota. Dale W. Turnbull, Tucson, Arizona, Jan. 8, 2021. He had a long career with Caterpillar. Mary Ellen Vavra Lander, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4, 2020. She was a piano teacher.

Barbara L. Barker Fernkopf, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 3, 2020. She was a manager at The Meat and Cheese Shop Ltd. for 10 years. Lorraine Bradt Dennis, Tiverton, Rhode Island, Jan. 10, 2021. She was an emeritus professor of psychology at Roger Williams University. Dr. Ivan H. Carper, Westminster, Colorado, Dec. 8, 2020. He practiced medicine as a general practitioner at Hertzler Medical Center and as a general surgeon at Axtell Clinic for nearly 30 years, followed by several years working in emergency medicine. Robert E. “Bob” Dahl ’51, ’54, Peoria, Arizona, Nov. 6, 2020. He was department head of architectural engineering and construction science at K-State. Kenneth W. “Ken” Fromm, Beloit, Kansas, May 19, 2020. He served as a 4-H agent in McPherson County and as a county agricultural Extension agent in Lane and Finney counties. He spent the last 20 years in Mitchell County, completing more than 30 years in Extension work. Glenn Howe, Enumclaw, Washington, Nov. 10, 2020. He was an auditor for the U.S. Air Force Audit Agency. Rev. Elborn E. Mendenhall, Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 28, 2021. He was an ordained priest for 50 years. He also worked for the state of Kansas in the Department of Health and Environment for more than 20 years before retiring as an engineer. Catherine “Dee Dee” Merrill Barnhart, Cary, North Carolina, Jan. 10, 2021. She worked as a medical coder at a city hospital and NCSU Veterinary School. Clyde H. Olson, McPherson, Kansas, Oct. 17, 2020. He was employed by National Cooperative Refinery Association, serving as liquefied petroleum gas and crude oil coordinator until retiring in 1989. Billy D. Quillen, Dodge City, Kansas, Sept. 30, 2020. He worked for the state of Kansas as a district engineer for the Department of Health and Environment, retiring in 1985. William D. “Bill” Thurlow, Clay Center, Kansas, Jan.

IN MEMORIAM 4, 2021. He opened and operated Circle T Implement with his brother. Stanley C. Wood, Sun Lakes, Arizona, Sept. 14, 2020. He served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was a consultant to Robertson Aviation and program manager for their Range Extension Tank Unit, retiring in 1991. David A. Wylie, Buena Park, California, Nov. 19, 2020. He spent many years working for the Ford Motor Company before finishing his career at Chrysler.

Dorothy J. Dickens Short, Independence, Missouri, Nov. 27, 2020. She taught for 23 years in the Kansas City and Independence school districts, retiring in 1990. Wolter E. Floyd, Herington, Kansas, Nov. 24, 2020. He helped run a dairy and farm operation. Marilyn L. Geiger ’52, ’58, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 23, 2020. She taught history at Washburn University from 1962 to 2000, serving as department chair from 1981 to 1991. Shirley A. Hardin Holder, Independence, Missouri, Nov. 18, 2020. She was a homemaker. James L. “Jim” Hoover, Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 22, 2020. He was employed by B.C. Christopher as a stockbroker, retiring after 21 years. James D. “Jim” Iverson ’52, ’57, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Oct. 26, 2020. He was a basketball coach at South Dakota State University. He later worked in banking and retired from Heart Hospital of South Dakota in 2005. Robert R. “Bob” Lind, Hutchinson, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2020. He worked as an insurance adjuster for Farm Bureau for most of his career. Dr. William L. “Bill” Matthew, Olathe, Kansas, Nov. 10, 2020. He retired after 41 years of service to the

medical profession. He was the founder of Olathe Family Practice. Dean R. Page, Rossville, Kansas, Nov. 30, 2020. He was an activity therapist and administrator at the Menninger Clinic for 36 years. Leabelle “Lea” Roggendorff Schwartz ’52, ’58, Fort Collins, Colorado, Jan. 13, 2021. She opened her own public relations firm, Point Public Relations. Donald E. “Don” Utz, Highland, Kansas, Oct. 30, 2020. He was a farmer and a mechanic.

Ernest J. “Ernie” Barenberg, Urbana, Illinois, Jan. 19, 2021. He taught and conducted research in transportation facilities at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for more than 40 years. He later was a consultant. Betty L. Gurisco Corrigan, Chatham, Illinois, Dec. 9, 2020. She was a teacher at Christ the King School for 36 years. John M. “Jack” Malone, Oskaloosa, Kansas, Dec. 31, 2020. He was a salesman for Langdon Manufacturing and later a buyer for Boeing Co. Charles J. Mode, Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12, 2020. He was a professor emeritus of mathematics at Drexel University. Chester G. “Chet” Nelson, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020. He retired from the Santa Fe Railway after 33 years and also farmed. Fred D. Stockstill, Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 3, 2020. He worked for Dow Chemical Company. Matthias J. “Matt” Strahm, Sabetha, Kansas, Oct. 25, 2020. He was a designer of radar installation facilities for Ratheon.

Dr. Leonard A. Anderson, Pahrump, Nevada, July 20, 2020. He practiced veterinary medicine and invented the cow lift. Charles K. “Charlie” DeForest, El Dorado, Kansas, Nov. 8, 2020. He was a farmer and Marion County commissioner for 19 years. Richard G. Horchem, Ness City, Kansas, Oct. 21, 2020. He was a teacher, coach and farmer. Merle G. Krause, Liberal, Kansas, Oct. 20, 2020. He was a farmer. Lawrence H. “Larry” Rood, Winfield, Kansas, Dec. 11, 2020. He owned and operated Coad Candy Company. Sharon A. Salyer Simons, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Dec. 16, 2020. Virgil H. Snell, Lenexa, Kansas, Dec. 15, 2020. He previously was employed by Black and Veatch Corporation. Donald L. Wenger, Sabetha, Kansas, Nov. 22, 2020. He worked at Wenger Manufacturing. Marcia A. Winegardner Wikoff, Manhattan, Kansas, Nov. 15, 2020. She was a teacher. Arthur “Art” Zago, Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 21, 2020. He worked for the Government Accountability Office.

Catherine “Katy” Bell-Pomeroy, Ridgecrest, California, Dec. 9, 2020. She was involved in many planning, architectural and construction projects throughout her more than 32-year career in public works. Harold J. Burre, San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2020. He retired at the rank of major after 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. He then was a realtor and property

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IN MEMORIAM manager. Carolyn Dohe Skinkle, Denver, Colorado, Nov. 22, 2020. She had a 32-year career teaching first, second and third grade, and later was a media specialist. Elinor “Ellie” Faubion Nestler, Hutchinson, Kansas, Dec. 9, 2020. She was a homemaker. Kenneth E. Hebrank, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He was an ROTC instructor at K-State, where he retired in 1975 at the rank of lieutenant colonel. Virginia Irvine Hurtig, Delphos, Kansas, April 20, 2020. She was a teacher. Kenneth B. Kent, Yelm, Washington, May 5, 2020. Dr. Thomas S. “Tom” Reser, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 9, 2021. He finished his career in dentistry at the San Antonio Veterans Administration Hospital. Marion Kay Talley Renner, Haysville, Kansas, Sept. 7, 2020. She was a retired teacher. Norman A. Tucker ’55, ’56, Houston, Texas, Jan. 23, 2021. He worked as a geologist for Magnolia Oil, Mobil Oil, General Crude and Lear Petroleum companies.

Shirley A. Davis Randall, Camarillo, California, Nov. 28, 2020. She was a registered dietitian, retiring in 2000. Wilma I. Denholm Gillespie, Leavenworth, Kansas, Oct. 16, 2020. She was a kindergarten teacher. Betty Dietrich Weese, Annapolis, Maryland, Jan. 25, 2021. Sally J. Doyle Baker, Bellevue, Nebraska, Jan. 22, 2021. She managed gift shops and a toy store. Maurice L. Goff ’56, ’57, Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 31, 2020. He retired after 35 years with Wichita Public Schools. J. Lester Hooper ’56, ’69, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 27, 2021. He was a counselor at Manhattan Middle School for 23 years. Hwachii Lien, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dec. 8, 2020. Judy F. Menehan Sheets, Bridgeton, Missouri, Jan. 10, 2021. She was a computer programmer for McDonnell Douglas. Sarah M. Merrill ’56, ’58, Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 13, 2020. She was an illustrator for the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center. Kenneth D. “Ken” Munkres ’56, ’58, Madison, Wisconsin, Jan. 19, 2021. He was a professor of molecular biology and genetics at the University of Wisconsin. Alice J. Schulze, Lenexa, Kansas, Jan. 5, 2021. She developed and directed the Early Childhood Teacher

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Program at the Kansas City, Kansas, Community College. Mary A. Toburen Anderson ’56, ’59, Vancouver, Washington, Feb. 24, 2020. She taught home economics in secondary schools for 27 years. Don C. Ubel, Dodge City, Kansas, Jan. 15, 2021. He worked for the state of Kansas as a geologist. H. Jay Varner, Batesville, Indiana, Nov. 27, 2020. He joined Hillenbrand Industries in 1980 and was director of risk management until he retired. Caroline L. Wahl Peterson, Lawrence, Kansas, March 10, 2020. Wendell K. “Keith” Whitney ’56, ’58, ’62, Salina, Kansas, Oct. 23, 2020. He was a research entomologist. Paul W. Works, Shawnee, Kansas, Dec. 2, 2020. He was employed by the Eby Construction Company and rose to the position of vice president, heavy construction.

Michael A. Banta, Coffeyville, Kansas, Dec. 8, 2020. He was the owner and operator of Coffeyville Mill Supply. Robert W. “Bob” Bozworth ’57, ’ 71, Bonner Springs, Kansas, Jan. 31, 2021. He was a county agriculture agent, working in Montgomery, Labette and Franklin counties. He also was employed at Ottawa Coop as an agronomist and loan officer. Sam L. Farmer, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 19, 2020. He was a geologist and worked for his brother at John O. Farmer Inc., retiring after 40 years. Morris P. “Mo” Grotheer, Urbandale, Iowa, Jan. 2, 2021. He had a career in chemical engineering. Harrison M. Kash, Webb City, Missouri, Oct. 27, 2020. He was chemistry professor at Missouri Southern State University, retiring in 1997. Dr. Richard W. Kohlschreiber, Topeka, Kansas, Sept. 26, 2020. He practiced veterinary medicine. Sue C. McDowell Baron, Charles City, Iowa, Jan. 13, 2021. She served as the organist and choir director at Messiah Lutheran Church for 12 years. Carol A. Shideler Hance, Walnut Creek, California, Dec. 27, 2020. She was a registered dietitian. Conrad C. Smith, Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 11, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves at the rank of major in 1994. He also served as vice president and supervisor at Blue Ridge Bank and Trust, American Bank (Mercantile) of Kansas City, and United Missouri Bank of Kansas City. Harold K. Stauffer, Hutchinson, Kansas, Nov. 19, 2020. He was a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal

Service, retiring after 40 years of service. Gerald E. “Gerry” Thierstein ’57, ’63, Fort Collins, Colorado, June 17, 2020. Allen K. “Al” Tompkins, Ogallala, Nebraska, Dec. 25, 2020. He worked at Goodall Electric Company (later called TRW and American Shuzuki Corp.), retiring in 1998.

Earl M. Beck, Oxnard, California, July 21, 2020. He was employed at Burroughs (now Unisys), a computer systems company. He was a sales manager and ended his career as an instructor for young salespeople. Virginia L. Eaton Davis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nov. 25, 2020. She and her husband managed a student and faculty exchange program between the University of Thessaloniki and Kent State University for 30 years. Robert H. “Bob” Haas, Mesa, Arizona, Dec. 18, 2020. Dr. Robert K. “Bob” Heide, Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 24, 2020. He practiced internal medicine for more than 50 years. Rex D. Horchem, Bratenahl, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2020. He was previously employed by EDS. Thomas L. “Tom” Huber, Watkinsville, Georgia, Feb. 4, 2021. He taught for 31 years at the University of Georgia Veterinary School and was a graduate coordinator in the Vet School for several years. Norman V. Keyse, Scott City, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He was a farmer and rancher. Velda J. Reiff Root, Manhattan, Kansas, Nov. 8, 2020. She was employed by Manhattan Christian College full-time for 18 years in the Business Office and for nine years part-time in the Institutional Advancement Department. Robert R. “Bob” Rhodes Jr., Lakewood, Colorado, Nov. 25, 2020. He was employed by the U.S. Forest Service. Phyllis A. Sayler Schultz, Overland Park, Kansas, Nov. 4, 2020. She was a homemaker and teacher at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool. Calvin H. “Cal” Schwalbe, Amery, Wisconsin, Feb. 10, 2021. He designed farm machinery for several companies, including Minneapolis-Moline, T.C.I. and Cummins. John C. Slade, Irving, Texas, Oct. 27, 2020. He owned and operated ISO America and Insight I ISO Certification companies for 30 years. Dr. James D. “Doc” Smith ’56, ’58, Lexington, Kentucky, Dec. 28, 2020. He practiced veterinary medicine

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with Kentucky’s Hagyard Equine Medical Institue for more than 40 years. Mary Jean Thomas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Dec. 14, 2020. She was dean of the College of Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

James D. “Jay” Barber, Stratford, New Jersey, Dec. 12, 2020. He retired from Mobil Oil as a mechanical engineer executive in the chemical field in 1994. William C. “Bill” Becker, Wallace, Idaho, Nov. 5, 2020. He was a chemical engineer in plastic extrusions. Varena L. Blattner Mechsner, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2021. She was a high school home economics teacher for many years. Dia H. Bolton Kraushaar, Missouri Valley, Iowa, Dec. 26, 2020. She taught music for 14 years; worked at Alco Duckwall for 14 years; and also worked in multiple offices for the Franklin County Courthouse for 15 years. Kenneth L. “Ken” Brown, Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 10, 2020. He was a partner in Hoss and Brown Consulting Engineers, retiring after 42 years. Gordon E. Carlson ’59, ’60, ’64, Rolla, Missouri, Jan. 27, 2021. He worked at Autonetics and then as a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Missouri at Rolla. Mary A. “Anne” Cox Clack, Morganville, Kansas, Oct. 4, 2020. Dr. John W. Forsberg, Whitefish, Montana, Nov. 3, 2020. He was a veterinarian with a large and small animal practice. He later worked with the federal government supervising meat inspectors for 20 years. Victor F. “Vic” Hager, Royse City, Texas, Jan. 7, 2021. He retired from E-Systems after 31 years. John L. Kennedy, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 6, 2020. He was editor of Oil and Gas Journal and started 21st Century Energy Consultants and Brazos Valley Press. Dale E. Myers, Carthage, Missouri, Dec. 31, 2020. He was manager of test equipment engineering with additional responsibility for all aircraft maintenance standards labs with American Airlines, retiring in 1990. Tate F. Lindahl ’59, ’61, Macomb, Illinois, Oct. 29, 2020. Richard D. “Dick” Pearson, Leawood, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2020. He joined TransWorld Airlines and was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer, and ultimately president. William J. “Bill” Spanier, Morton, Illinois, Dec. 26, 2020. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 36 years and retired as manufacturing superintendent. John H. Sudduth, Madera, California, Dec. 3, 2020. He had a sales/buying position with Valley Grain Products. Lois J. Wingate Martin, Clay Center, Kansas, Jan. 16, 2021. She helped manage the family farm.

Floyd D. Enegren, Baldwin City, Kansas, Jan. 10, 2021. He started his own business and operated Enegren Electronics for more than 50 years. Berdell R. Funke ’60, ’61, ’65, Fargo, North Dakota, Nov. 25, 2020. He worked in the microbiology department at North Dakota State University, retiring in 1997. Eleanor R. Hansen Davis, Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 15, 2020. She served as a social worker in the state of South Carolina for more than 20 years. Roy L. Harder ’60, ’69, Inman, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2020. He was an engineer for Cessna, Boeing Co. and

Emily DeFries, then a freshman in special education, and her sister, Elizabeth of Bonner Springs, Kansas, compete against Robby Cunningham, then a junior in construction science and Andrew DeFries, behind West Hall during sibling’s weekend activities in 1991. Emily and Elizabeth won the race.

other aviation companies. Robert S. “Bob” Jury, Hiawatha, Kansas, Dec. 11, 2020. He spent his career working with Farmer Cooperatives for 40 years, including 30 years in Sublette, Kansas. William C. “Bill” Laubengayer, Coralville, Iowa, Dec. 6, 2020. He worked at Rockwell Collins for 36 years. Robert W. “Bob” Martin, McPherson, Kansas, Nov. 23, 2020. He was a mechanical engineer at EastmanKodak, retiring in 1987. John R. Paulson, Hutchinson, Kansas, Dec. 30, 2020. He operated Gravel and Concrete Inc. Arthur W. “Art” Post, Manhattan, Kansas, Feb. 8, 2021. He was director of building and grounds for Manhattan-Ogden School District, retiring in 1996. Ralph E. Shaw, Palmyra, Missouri, Dec. 27, 2020. He spent 30 years of his career as CEO at Northeast Power. Gordon C. “Skip” Wassell, Eureka, Kansas, Dec. 15, 2020. He was employed by Northern Natural Gas, including serving as manager of special projects. He also operated an engineering consulting business.

LaDonna L. Ackerman, Lenexa, Kansas, Nov. 3, 2020. She was a computer analyst. Donald L. Ankerholz, Lakewood, Colorado, Jan. 4, 2021. He spent the majority of his career as a business management consultant for medical practices. Clayton G. Dodds, Onaga, Kansas, Dec. 1, 2020. He was a farmer and cattleman. He also operated Dodds Farm Supply and Insurance Services of Onaga. Dennis L. Esslinger, Santa Ana, California, July 6, 2020. He was previously employed by Raytheon. Ernest O. “Ernie” Haefner, Wheaton, Kansas, Dec. 27, 2020. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service NRCS and retired as a district conservationist. Jean M. Hicks Gregory, Littleton, Colorado, Jan. 18, 2021. She taught third grade for more than 33 years.

Ronald H. “Harris” Laing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sept. 11, 2020. He started Fiberich Technologies, a food science company. Otis F. Miller, Joplin, Missouri, Dec. 10, 2020. He worked for petroleum companies as a chemical engineer. Louis E. Perrier, Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 13, 2020. He spent his career in the oil refining industry, working for Phillips 66, Skelly, Getty, Texaco, Coastal and Vulcan. Dr. Joe H. Rainman ’60, ’61, Garden City, Kansas, Jan. 19, 2021. He operated a veterinary practice. Jack L. Rosenzweig, Gainesville, Florida, Nov. 27, 2020. He was an entrepreneur. Thomas E. “Tom” Shultz, Lowville, New York, Jan. 23, 2021. He owned a dairy farm. Lester W. “Les” Wurm, Lenexa, Kansas, Nov. 29, 2020. He worked as a mechanical engineer for 48 years, primarily with Panhandle Eastern Pipeline.

Ted W. Albright, Brownsville, Texas, Jan. 7, 2021. He previously was employed by Recycling Industries of Texas. Mary J. Aura Scheuer ’62, ’65, Los Angeles, California, Dec. 24, 2020. She was a California State University Northridge professor emerita of finance. James C. “Jim” Christie, Walnut Creek, California, Jan. 1, 2021. After 42 years, he retired from Bank of America, having spent much of his career leading corporate banking credit risk management functions. Patricia “Patty” Connor Compton Shupe, Leawood, Kansas, Jan. 31, 2021. She taught at the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy for 17 years; Ashland Kansas, for six years; and the Shawnee Mission School District for 22 years. Rodney C. “Rod” Grossman, Egan, Louisiana, Nov. 8, 2020. He worked for Parkson Corporation and his final

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Judith “Judy” Allen Weckel, Easton, Maryland, Oct. 31, 2020. She was an assistant buyer at Montgomery Ward Inc. and later partnered with a friend in a catering and specialty baking venture. James A. “Jim” Baran ’63, ’68, Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dec. 29, 2020. He worked at Los Alamos National Lab for 30 years. Phillip G. “Phil” Barger, Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 3, 2020. He was a sales manager with Cummins Diesel Engines and then director of export sales with Massey Ferguson and Perkins Engines. Dr. Larry C. Caster, Watertown, South Dakota, Feb. 8, 2020. He owned and operated Cross-Country Veterinary. Joan L. Foley Dobson, Taos, New Mexico, Jan. 2, 2021. She worked at several libraries and operated a bed and breakfast with her husband for more than 20 years. Daniel J. “Dan” Gieber, Clovis, California, Oct. 27, 2020. He was a sales engineer at General Electric Co. Mabel F. Lewis Goehring ’63, ’69, ’78, Wamego, Kansas, Jan. 31, 2021. She taught in the Wamego School District for 40 years, retiring in 1991. Dr. Lawrence K. “Larry” Monahan, Roanoke, Virginia, Nov. 23, 2020. He practiced general internal medicine. Ronald D. “Ron” Rader, Dewey, Oklahoma, Nov. 25, 2020. He was employed by Phillips 66 Petroleum Company, retiring after 21 years. Kenneth E. Riepe, Roswell, Georgia, May 13, 2020. Marshall E. Schulke, Bixby, Oklahoma, Nov. 27, 2020. Jack R. “Bob” Scott, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oct. 31, 2020. He worked for American Airlines as an electrical engineer for 30 years. He then worked as an engineering consultant for 23 years.

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Marvin D. “Marv” Shaver, Lakewood, Colorado, Dec. 2, 2020. He was employed by the federal government, retiring after 30 years of service. Stanley L. Steere, Pharr, Texas, Nov. 29, 2020. He operated a dairy with his wife and worked at Farmers Coop Elevator as a manager.

Elizabeth “Bette” Baxter Huegel, York, Nebraska, Oct. 23, 2020. She was an oil and gas buyer and marketer for Shell Oil and then Permian Oil for 28 years. Janis K. Crall Lovell, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jan. 13, 2021. She taught home economics at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Dr. Elmer G. Davis ’56, ’62, ’64, Great Falls, Montana, Jan. 25, 2021. He purchased Central West Animal Clinic, where he practiced for more than 40 years before retiring. After selling his practice, he worked at Skyline Veterinary Clinic for 14 years. Thomas M. “Tom” Dawson, Lansing, Kansas, Oct. 28, 2020. He practiced law in more than 18 District Courts and argued before the Supreme Court. Dean L. Henning, Richmond, Texas, Jan. 15, 2021. He worked in research and development for Shell Global Solutions for 35 years. After retiring from Shell, he worked for VIV Solutions for several years. Jerry M. Hill, Marina Del Rey, California, Nov. 16, 2020. He formed Barash and Hill as a trial and contract attorney, retiring in 2001. Dr. Garland E. Hinkle Jr. ’62, ’64, Altus, Oklahoma, Nov. 20, 2020. He practiced veterinary medicine for 50 years. Billy D. Johnson, Hutchinson, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He retired as a federal agent with the Internal Revenue Service. Anna M. Klapp Kitchener Eckert ’64, ’77, Chillicothe, Missouri, Oct. 23, 2020. She had a 65-year career in education. She was an elementary and special education teacher, a consultant in elementary and special education for the Wyoming State Department of Education and led the Big Lakes Developmental Satellite. R. Joe Kramer, Brewster, Kansas, Nov. 10, 2020. He was a partner in cattle and crop production for 42 years. Gary J. Reynolds, Concordia, Kansas, Jan. 12, 2021. He started Rainbow Honey Farm and was a substitute teacher. Robert W. “Bob” Schrader, Derby, Kansas, Dec. 6, 2020. He held several professional positions, including director and chair of the Milling and Baking Division of the American Association of Cereal Chemists and Board of Trustees Wheat Quality Control. Meredith A. Smith La Shell, Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 24, 2020. She was a teacher. Beverly J. Sprecker Lobitz, Monticello, Arkansas, Dec. 16, 2020. She was a music professor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello for 46 years. Howard F. Stapleton, Mesa, Arizona, April 25, 2020.

Carol A. Backman Rasmussen, Overland Park, Kansas, Nov. 9, 2020. She was a teacher and later grade school cashier. Dr. John R. Baker ’63, ’65, Florence, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 2020. He practiced veterinary medicine. Phil D. Enegren, Wichita, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He founded L.S. Industries, a manufacturing company that produces heavy equipment. Valera Harz Wieters, Hutchinson, Kansas, April 15, 2020. For nearly 44 years, she taught grades one

through nine in the Kansas schools. Charles K. “Chuck” Johnson, Assaria, Kansas, Nov. 25, 2020. He owned Johnson’s Elevators and later was a wheat marketing specialist for AgriPro/Syngenta. Nancy J. Kirchhoff, DeSoto, Kansas, Oct. 16, 2020. She was a teacher. Stanley W. “Stan” Knowles, Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2021. He retired from Caterpillar after a 36-year career. Dr. Randall E. Pedersen ’61, ’65, Royal, Nebraska, Dec. 16, 2020. He was a veterinarian. Marvin L. Shaw, Frankfort, Kentucky, April 7, 2020. He was a retired deputy director from the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement within the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources. Robert D. “Bob” Sjogren, Newton, Kansas, Jan. 21, 2021. He joined the accounting firm of Knutsen/Monroe and Co. as a CPA. He became a senior partner and worked there until retiring in 2009. Clara Smith Hunt, Oxford, Mississippi, Dec. 28, 2020. She worked in the Ole Miss library for many years, including as the head of the Microforms and Reserve Department. Harry L. “Bus” Stromgren, Abilene, Kansas, Aug. 31, 2020. He was a teacher, coach and counselor, retiring from Junction City High School in 1994. Howard S. Svaty, Chanute, Kansas, Jan. 13, 2021. He taught art for 33 years at Fredonia High School and for six years at Independence Community College.

Larry D. Bentson, Gladstone, Missouri, Jan. 5, 2021. He was an accountant, first with Sears for 27 years, then his own practice for another 27 years, including serving as business manager for Old Mission UMC. Sharon A. Carver Dean, Denver, Colorado, Dec. 22, 2020. She worked as a travel agent for Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and served as a docent at the Denver Art Museum. Paul E. Lundgren ’66, ’74, Effingham, Kansas, Dec. 28, 2020. He spent nearly 50 years in the Atchison County School District as a music director and instructor, and director of support services in transportation, building, grounds and maintenance. After retirement, he was the administrator/director of First Flight Co., Aviation Products Inc. and Advanced Technology Ltd. Jack E. Rees, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 31, 2020. He operated Skinner Garden Store, retiring in 2009. Frank A. Rogers, Peyton, Colorado, Jan. 26, 2021. He worked in Washington, D.C., for 44 years for the Federal Government, first in the General Accounting Office and then with the Department of Labor. Gary W. Rosenwald, Grand Junction, Colorado, Oct. 26, 2020. He was an oil company researcher, an educator and a government safety officer at the Hanford nuclear site.

John F. Anderzhon Jr., Farragut, Iowa, Jan. 26, 2021. He was a farmer for 50 years. Ronald M. “Ron” Brummel, Wichita, Kansas, Nov. 1, 2020. He was a retired credit manager for Star Lumber and Supply Company for more than 50 years. Sheryl B. Etling, Garden City, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. She was a professor in the law school at the University of South Dakota. Martha M. Fly, Nerinx, Kentucky, Oct. 30, 2020. She was a teacher, principal and academic dean, and cofounded the Kansas City Academy. Dennis D. Hodges, Reading, Kansas, Oct. 18, 2020.

IN MEMORIAM He was a farmer and raised cattle. Charles N. Ingrim Jr., Derby, Kansas, Nov. 16, 2020. He taught at Rock Creek School District for 30 years. Joseph M. “Joe” Luksic, Saginaw, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2020. He retired from the General Motors Inland Division, where he worked as a quality control supervisor. Ray S.T. Snell, Jefferson City, Missouri, Nov. 6, 2020. He was a physical education teacher and coach for 25 years. Ira M. Walman ’67, ’72, Irmo, South Carolina, Oct. 27, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army.

Dr. Richard A. Barta ’66, ’68, Independence, Kansas, Jan. 12, 2021. He operated Barta Animal Hospital and a pet shop. Maurice W. “Maury” Berggren, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 2, 2021. He taught in the Art Department at Manhattan High School for 29 years and owned Berggren’s Studio. James T. “Tom” Coons, Gilbert, Arizona, Oct. 12, 2020. He was an art teacher and wrestling coach at Cortez High School. He also taught and coached wrestling at Ulysses High School. Dr. Marvin J. Farr ’66, ’68, Scott City, Kansas, Dec. 1, 2020. He was a farmer and a veterinarian. Dr. Ernest J. Finocchio III ’66, ’68, Harrisville, Rhode Island, Oct. 26, 2020. In addition to his veterinary practice, he was involved in breeding thoroughbred horses and owned horses that raced in the New England area. James C. Goldsmith, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 2020. He had a career in sales. Marshall M. “Mike” Haskin Jr., Bates City, Missouri, Nov. 13, 2020. He was a business owner and was president of the Kansas Motor Carriers.

Nadene M. McGuire, Kansas City, Missouri, Feb. 1, 2021. She was a paralegal for the Polsinelli Law Firm. Michael S. Scanland, Kansas City, Kansas, Oct. 8, 2020. He was a mason tender/brick layer in construction. Frederick L. “Fred” Williams, Columbia, South Carolina, Jan. 19, 2021.

Harry E. “Ernie” Blow Jr., Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2020. He was employed as a music teacher for 34 years before retiring from Pauline Central Elementary School. Steven R. “Steve” Fuhrken, Lenexa, Kansas, Dec. 4, 2020. He joined Lockton Insurance at its Kansas City headquarters and was promoted to senior vice president construction unit leader, retiring in 2015. Karen E. Hoeme Black, Cedaredge, Colorado, Oct. 23, 2020. She pursued careers in education and in housing and community development. Pamela J. “Pam” Pastrick Brown, Lenexa, Kansas, Nov. 26, 2020.

John R. Cain ’70, ’78, Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 8, 2020. He was an entrepreneur and financial adviser. Sally J. Enfield, Salina, Kansas, Oct. 27, 2020. Jolinda G. “Jo” Graham Jones ’70, ’74, ’79, Pensacola, Florida, Nov. 3, 2020. She was one of the first female partners of the worldwide consulting firm Accenture. Judith K. “Judy” Jeppesen Edwards, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 2020. She was a substitute teacher for the Nazareth Area School District for 15 years. Carolyn A. Kaberline, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 17, 2020. She taught for 41 years at Perry Lecompton High

School in Language Arts and Journalism and four years at Mater Dei Middle School. Stephen A. “Steve” Kesner, Wamego, Kansas, Nov. 6, 2020. He was a certified public accountant. Edward E. “Ed” Klein ’70, ’73, Great Falls, Montana, Nov. 18, 2020. He worked for General Mills for 30 years. Daniel W. “Dan” Lauck, Sugar Land, Texas, Dec. 31, 2020. He was a journalist, ending his career at KHOU-TV in Houston, Texas. Diane M. Lawrence Zoeller, Coarsegold, California, Jan. 17, 2021. She was a homemaker and secretary. Donald L. “Don” Long, Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 27, 2021. He started Don’s Carz. Terril D. McBride, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Dec. 12, 2020. He was a medical administrator for a group of doctors for medical radiology in Chickasha and surrounding cities. Ronald L. “Ron” Meredith, Denver, Colorado, Aug. 24, 2020. He was a professor and director of behavioral science instruction, served on the research staff at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and taught in the medical psychology program. Lynne S. Miller Cavanaugh, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dec. 23, 2020. She retired from Northville, Michigan, Public schools as a first grade teacher at Winchester Elementary. Rosemary Noakes Burroughs, Manhattan, Kansas, Oct. 9, 2020. She was employed by the K-State botany department and then worked for the Department of Grain Milling and Science, specializing in grain storage diseases. Don M. Palmer, Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2021. He was employed by the state of Kansas Division of Workers Compensation, retiring in 2011.

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served as CEO and chair of the board of Mercantile Bank of North Central Missouri. Dr. Leroy G. “Roy” Meyer ’72, ’74, Ottumwa, Iowa, Nov. 13, 2020. He was a veterinarian and worked with Dr. David North for 40 years. Douglas W. “Doug” Yenzer, Bellevue, Nebraska, Oct. 12, 2020. He was previously employed by Catholic Mutual Group.

Gale M. Baumgardner Betterly, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, June 2, 2020. Stephen E. “Steve” Cline, Wichita, Kansas, Nov. 10, 2020. He had a 27-year career as a feed specialist and area sales manager with Farmland Industries. Gerald A. Cucarola, Madison, Alabama, Jan. 12, 2021. After retiring from NASA, he worked in accounting and program management positions with Booz Allen Hamilton, MacAulay-Brown Inc., Alion and the Tuba Group. Deborah D. “Debbie” Entz Solomon, Andover, Kansas, Nov. 27, 2020. She taught fifth grade in Yates Center, Kansas. Frederick A. “Fred” Wohlcke, Hoisington, Kansas, Jan. 3, 2021. He worked for more than 30 years as a civil engineer at Evans, Bierly, Hutchinson and Associates.

In this photo from the 1981 Royal Purple, a drawing instructor discusses the surroundings with one of his art students just east of Justin Hall. Leland J. “L.J.” Polly, Topeka, Kansas, Aug. 3, 2020. He previously was employed by Bolt Information Tech. Dr. Robert E. “Bob” Stach ’67, ’70, Raymore, Missouri, Oct. 11, 2020. He practiced veterinary medicine in the Raymore/Belton area for 46 years.

Alan J. Anderson, Little Rock, Arkansas, Jan. 4, 2021. He was a civil engineer for steel building companies. Hazel Anderson Burge, Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 22, 2021. She was an elementary school teacher, retiring from Belleville School District in 1984. Kenneth W. “Ken” Bowie ’71, ’74, ’79, Burleson, Texas, Jan. 27, 2021. He was an agricultural missionary. John A. Cederberg, Oberlin, Kansas, Sept. 16, 2020. He farmed and taught agriculture and industrial arts classes. Nancy M. Elder Tice, Morrowville, Kansas, Jan. 29, 2021. She was a substitute teacher and worked at Linn Nursing Home. Gary S. Gilbert ’71, ’75, Fair Oaks, California, Oct. 15, 2020. He had his psychology practice, Bridge Street Psychology, for more than 20 years.

Ellen J. Brauer Knack, Lakewood, Colorado, Oct. 7, 2020. Karl D. “Dave” Fearing, Alva, Oklahoma, Jan. 9, 2021. He was a high school basketball coach. Susan M. Heath Smeltzer, Augusta, Kansas, Jan. 22, 2021. She retired as a teacher in home economics and tech life from the Augusta Middle School after 38 years. Trudy A. Kloefkorn Miller, Wichita, Kansas, Oct. 24, 2020. She was a teacher, mainly at Truesdell Middle School. Janet L. Martin-Allen, Shawnee, Kansas, Jan. 15, 2021. She spent more than three decades as a teacher in the Olathe Public School District. Gene C. Meitler, Lucas, Kansas, Oct. 2, 2020. He was a farmer/rancher and owner/operator of Heartland Hay.

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Richard R. “Dick” Ray II, Louisburg, Kansas, Dec. 8, 2020. He was a plumber and radio show host. Mary A. Robinson Dilworth, Shreveport, Louisiana, Dec. 1, 2020. She was a retired Caddo Parish Public Schools teacher. Ronald L. “Ron” Tittel, Douglass, Kansas, Jan. 29, 2021. He was a horticulture professional. David C. Todd, Maple Hill, Kansas, Feb. 11, 2021. Dr. Steven R. “Steve” Welty ’68, ’70, ’72, Hutchinson, Kansas, Nov. 23, 2020. He owned and operated the South Hutchinson Animal Clinic for 20 years, and also was a third-generation farmer.

Patricia J. “Pat” Clark Boze, Monticello, Illinois, Nov. 7, 2020. She retired from Illinois State Library in 2018. Paul C. Kjorlie, St. Louis, Missouri, July 24, 2020. He opened Soulard Historic Gardens, a consulting business, and was a renovator of historical gardens. Ray D. Leiker, Houston, Texas, Dec. 29, 2020. He was an architect and principal with Shepley Bulfinch. Sharlett J. Rissen-Lassiter, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 1, 2020. She retired from the state of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services Disability and Referral Services after more than 20 years.

Martha E. Bailey Murphy, Girard, Kansas, Jan. 17, 2021. She was the Crawford County Expanded Food and Nutrition Program agent with K-State Research and Extension. Kenneth T. “Ken” Fitzpatrick, Wellington, Kansas, Jan. 16, 2021. He enjoyed a 32-year career at the Wellington Co-op. Carla L. Fredrickson ’74, ’77, Wamego, Kansas, Jan. 16, 2021. She was a parole officer for the state of Kansas for 34 years. Marilou Hawthorne Fry, Wichita, Kansas, Nov. 3, 2020. She taught 44 years at Central Vo-tech. Loren E. Jensen, Macon, Missouri, Nov. 12, 2020. He

Sister Therese Blecha ’76, ’81, Concordia, Kansas, Jan. 4, 2021. She taught chemistry at St. Joseph College. Delbert E. “Del” Brandley, Brussels, Wisconsin, Nov. 14, 2020. He was an electrical engineer, retiring from Honeywell International in 2011. Alice E. Davis Morton, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 4, 2020. Robert W. “Rob” Johnston, Caldwell, Kansas, Nov. 11, 2020. He was the manager of the Caldwell Coop. Jerry V. Mauldin, Summerville, South Carolina, Oct. 25, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of major. He later was an instructor at Trident Technical College. Mark J. Paschal, Luray, Kansas, Jan. 13, 2021. He was a farmer and rancher. He also was an EMT and first responder for the Luray community for more than 30 years. Charles H. “Chuck” Smith Jr., Cherryvale, Kansas, Nov. 30, 2020. He taught vocational agriculture for 32 years.

Dennis M. Bradley, Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 14, 2020. He owned and operated BA Architecture. Delores J. Hemphill ’77, ’79, El Dorado, Kansas, Dec. 7, 2020. She worked for Columbia Regional Hospital and started her own training personnel company. Nicholas F. “Nick” Koch ’77, ’78, Cheraw, Colorado, Jan. 5, 2021. He retired with 32 years of military service. J. Michael “Mike” Rice, Wichita, Kansas, July 24, 2020. He spent 30 years as an architect, designing many local, national and international parks and zoos.

Kelly V. Beisner, Ellis, Kansas, Nov. 19, 2020. He had a career in the golf industry. Ellen Graham Moore, Wichita, Kansas, Jan. 7, 2021. She was an accountant, working at Bartlett, Settle and Edgerle; Kansas Cardiology; DynaTax software; GrahamMichaelis Corp.; Starkey Inc.; and Criser Gough and Parrish. Henry E. Leonard, Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 10, 2020. He operated Marthabelle’s Print Shoppe for many

IN MEMORIAM years. Michael B. “Mike” Martin, Overland Park, Kansas, Dec. 25, 2020. He retired as a special education teacher at Wyandotte High School. Jo L. Rankin Oxford, Bella Vista, Arkansas, Jan. 26, 2021. Edwin W. “Skip” Sayler, Lecompton, Kansas, Nov. 16, 2020. He worked for the Kansas State Department of Labor and then served as a project manager for the Kansas Department of Transportation. Dr. Christopher L. “Chris” Southwick, Abilene, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2020. He practiced medicine, opening his own successful pain management practice in northeastern Kansas. Mary F. Tierney Simmons, Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 23, 2021. She was a lifelong educator.

Kelly B. Bender ’79, ’84, Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 23, 2020. He was a lifelong pastor. Vicki N. Wischropp Anderson, Loveland, Colorado, Nov. 30, 2020.

Bruce V. Clark, Meade, Kansas, Oct. 27, 2020. He was a farmer and rancher. Kenneth W. “Ken” Lassmann ’80, ’82, Chanute, Kansas, Nov. 9, 2020. He worked at the NASA Johnson Space Center, where he held multiple roles, including manager of the Space Shuttle Production/Operations Assessment Office. He also spent time at K-State. Diana Robinson Greenough, Tujunga, California, May 14, 2020.

Cheryl A. Sanders McLaughlin-Stansberry, Lawton, Oklahoma, Nov. 11, 2020. She was a

string orchestra director and teacher in Lawton Public Schools. Judith E. “Judy” Schnacke Hodes, Overland Park, Kansas, Dec. 22, 2020. She was an account coordinator and marketing director for Unell Associates/Twins Magazine. Tom V. Shirley, Wichita, Kansas, Nov. 23, 2020. He worked for Boeing Co. as a computer analyst, retiring in 1996. Janice L. Snyder Kneisley, Hiawatha, Kansas, Feb. 8, 2021. She was the first and second grade special education teacher at Hiawatha Elementary. Nancy M. Teson, Olathe, Kansas, Dec. 29, 2020. She worked at Mutual Benefit Life Insurance, which was renamed Fortis Life Insurance and later Assurant Life Insurance. Robert J. “Bob” Young, Altus, Oklahoma, Jan. 17, 2021. He had a 14-year U.S. Air Force career and became a flight simulator instructor. Shirley W. Luton Cannon, Guymon, Oklahoma, Oct. 19, 2020. She taught in Optima Schools for 20 years. After retiring, she substituted in the Guymon and Goodwell school systems. Geneva J. Rarick Hobbs, Chapman, Kansas, Oct. 10, 2020. She had a 43-year teaching career, including 31 years teaching first grade at Grandview Plaza. Carol J. Young Ham, Dallas, Texas, Jan. 2, 2021. She taught at the middle school, high school and college level for nearly 50 years, the majority of the time on the faculty of Garden City Community College.

at Highland College for many years. Eleanor F. Burg Simpson, Loveland, Colorado, Feb. 3, 2021. She was a teacher. Shirley Cleland Byrnes, Topeka, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2021. She taught history at various Topeka schools, including Jardine Junior High and later at Seaman High School. Later, she worked in the business programs office at Washburn University. Dr. Linda J. Kassebaum Johnson ’81, ’83, ’87, Buena Vista, Colorado, Dec. 6, 2020. She was a veterinarian and her career included positions at the Yale University College of Medicine; Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C.; and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. Roy V. Johnson, Overland Park, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2020. He was principal of the continuing education program at Osawatomie State Hospital and a contractor with Northrup Grumman. He served in the Army National Gard from 1961-1991. Donna J. Persigehl, Salina, Kansas, Dec. 11, 2020. She was employed by the Clorox Company, holding numerous roles over the years, including department manager, supply chain planner, project manager and senior operations planner. Vivian “Viv” Sloan Metcalf, Parsons, Kansas, Jan. 7, 2021. She was director of the Labette Community College Learning Center. Dorothy E. Starnes, Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 21, 2020. She was an attorney and joined King and Ballow Law Firm. She was made partner in the Tax Section and head of the Employee Benefits Section.

Barbara A. “Barb” Benson Farley, Highland, Kansas, Oct. 23, 2020. She ran the GED program

Tyra L. Frye, Belleville, Kansas, Dec. 19, 2020. She operated Purple Splash Ink & Stitch.

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ANOTHER IN MEMORIAM LOOK LOOKING BACK AT THE LIBRARY Self-help was the idea behind the construction of the five-story addition to Farrell Library in 1971. According to the 1971 Royal Purple, the addition was described as several libraries within one large library and students were able to help themselves to the books in the General Reference and Reserve departments of the library. New aspects of the library also included multi-colored floors for easier book classifications and a variety of study rooms.

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Dr. Gregory D. “Greg” Edson, Austin, Texas, Dec. 11, 2020. He was a dentist. Neva L. Edwards, Hays, Kansas, Dec. 26, 2020. She was an elementary school teacher and a principal. Kent J. Emerson, Silverthorne, Colorado, Nov. 30, 2020. He was employed as an IT specialist. Harvey L. Friez, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dec. 17, 2020. He retired after nearly 32 years of pastoring Community Bible Church. Dale W. Reed, Salina, Kansas, Jan. 12, 2021. He was an electrical engineer for El Dorado National Bus Company.

Angela R. “Angie” Barry Redd, Topeka, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. She was employed by the Barry Law Office as an administrative assistant. She also helped manage various commercial properties. Troy G. Faulkender, Oakley, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2020. Merlin D. Fobes, Beloit, Kansas, Nov. 22, 2020. He worked with Wilson and Company as a surveyor until retiring. Then he opened his own hunting business, Solomon Rapids Outfitters. Sandra Snider Dorrel, Lenexa, Kansas, Jan. 16, 2021. She worked in the Human Resources Department at Sprint for more than 15 years.

Jane S. Pickett, Olsburg, Kansas, Jan. 17, 2021. She was a fourth grade teacher at Northview Elementary. John A. Richard, St. George, Kansas, Feb. 10, 2021. He was a vocal music instructor, teaching first at Ogden, then at Bergman Elementary schools until retiring in 2015. Douglas S. “Doug” Sabbert, Olathe, Kansas, Oct. 21, 2020. He worked at the Internal Revenue Service for 15 years and was in customer service relations with Sporting KC for the last seven years.

92 Marteen van Swaay, associate professor of chemistry, finds the Kansas wind and warm water ideal for wind surfing at Tuttle Creek Lake in 1981.

Mary J. Maher Kennison, Topeka, Kansas, Feb. 5, 2021. She taught mathematics, physical education and special education; was a pep club, cheerleader and dance team sponsor; and coached volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, and track and field.

Robert J. Ades, Overland Park, Kansas, May 30, 2020. He was an energy engineer at Navitas ESCO. Jane Kinsey Johnson, Plains, Georgia, Dec. 8, 2020. She was a career sales representative with the Revlon Corporation. Karin May Walz, Atchison, Kansas, Oct. 18, 2020. She worked for Atchison Catholic Elementary School as a teacher and librarian, retiring in 2009.

Ruth A. Clark Stoops, Liberal, Kansas, Nov. 3, 2020. She was a teacher for more than 42 years in Iowa, New Mexico and Kansas, retiring in 2004. Dr. Robert G. “Robb” Hensleigh, Winchester, Kansas, Jan. 12, 2021. He was a veterinarian. Kevin R. Kahle, Pittsburg, California, Aug. 25, 2020. He was employed by Bank of America for 31 years.

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Steven A. “Steve” Barlow, Estes Park, Colorado, Nov. 10, 2020. He owned and operated Mama Roses, was a realtor and worked for the town of Estes Park. Linda J. Basso Palmquist, Concordia, Kansas, Feb. 1, 2021. She was the director and curator of the Cloud County Historical Museum. Thomas P. Metsala, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 28, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. After his military retirement, he continued to serve as a civilian with the U.S. Army at the Fort Riley Cavalry Museum.

Leonard P. “Len” Mazour, Lawrence, Nebraska, Oct. 21, 2020. His work experience included drafting; teaching industrial arts; landscape design; and mapping hiking trails for the U.S. Forest Service. Doreen Morisette Smith, Wamego, Kansas, Jan. 6, 2021. She spent more than 20 years working as the secretary and office manager in the K-State College of Agriculture. Dr. Yuval Nir, Burr Ridge, Illinois, July 13, 2020. He was a veterinarian at Naperville University Commons

Diane M. Dettmer Winkenwader ’92, ’94, Blue Rapids, Kansas, Nov. 26, 2020. She was a school counselor at Valley Heights Elementary School. Ronald L. Johnson, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 20, 2020. He was an educator, serving in various school districts in the Riley County area. Lyn C. Throckmorton, St. Paul, Minnesota, Nov. 9, 2020. She was marketing director for Honeywell Corporation. Catherine L. “Cathy” Whitlock Herzon, Glendale, California, Oct. 31, 2020. She was employed as the regional librarian for the Smith Library at the LA Campus of West Coast Ultrasound Institute. She also was employed as a part-time librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library.

Angela M. “Angie” Bellinger Berry, San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 23, 2020. She worked for Child Protective Services and was employed at SAMMinistries. Sherrie A. Glendening, Venice, Florida, Oct. 19, 2020. She was a longtime elementary school teacher in the Auburn Washburn district. Linda S. Olomon Stewart, Garden City, Kansas, Oct. 20, 2020. She worked at Central National Bank as a stockbroker for 23 years. Amie A. Ostermeyer Shull, Prairie Village, Kansas, Nov. 12, 2020. She started her own interior design company called L Street Designs.

Stephen R. Johnson, Pella, Iowa, Jan. 8, 2021. He worked as a research scientist before teaching

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Mohammad B. Ahsan, Enid, Oklahoma, Feb. 6, 2020. He retired from a global bank’s Dubai office in 2000. Calvin T. Bernard, Junction City, Kansas, Jan. 14, 2021. He served in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years, retiring at the rank of sergeant first class. Steve B. “Brian” Vassil, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dec. 27, 2020. He was an educator, most recently at Westdale Middle School.

Margene K. Blasing Moss, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 4, 2021. She was an accountant for many years at K-State, retiring in 2003. Jeffrey R. Gibson, Dodge City, Kansas, Jan. 31, 2021. He worked for Sun-Glo Feeds, Gjerstad Cattle, R&E Cattle Company and was a self-employed cattle broker. Jesse A. Wellman ’96, ’98, Holton, Kansas, Jan. 6, 2021. He worked in ammonia refrigeration at Tyson Foods.

Linda S. Barnes Trujillo, Clermont, Florida, Feb. 6, 2021. She worked for Garden City Public Schools for many years and then worked for K-State.

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Megan M. Jeannin, Leavenworth, Kansas, Oct. 20, 2020. Matthew E. Shannon, Salina, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2020.

Dr. Jeffrie T. “Jeff” Fox ’98, ’03, ’08, Beemer, Nebraska, Nov. 7, 2020. He started and operated Bovine Veterinary Management Resources.

Christopher A. “Buck” Johnson, Kansas City, Kansas, Oct. 12, 2020. He worked for Lighthouse Painting as a sales and marketing specialist.

Heather N. Ferrell, Largo, Florida, Dec. 2, 2020. She managed several restaurants and hotels. She also worked for Walt Disney World Resort and Sysco West Coast Florida in food sales.

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Dr. Todd J. Marsh, Plentywood, Montana, Nov. 18, 2020. He was a veterinarian and rancher.

Donald J. “D.J.” Helverson, Shawnee, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. He worked at JHL Constructors. Billie J. Webster, Vian, Oklahoma, Nov. 14, 2020. He worked for Boeing Co. as a maintenance mechanic for more than 20 years.

Paige M. Russell Dorzweiler, Garden City, Kansas, Jan. 25, 2021. She was a teacher at Head Start. Brady A. Smith, Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 4, 2020. He was employed by Boulevard Brewing Company. FORMER STUDENTS Janice M. Ames, Sloan, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2021. She was a professional singer. Irma E. Ames Brewer, Concordia, Kansas, Nov. 12, 2020. She was a transportation aide and CNA at Sunset Nursing Home. Robert R. Clark, Hays, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2020. He was co-owner of The Village Shop.

At the grand opening of the new Einstein Bros. Bagels in Hale, students lined up during the warm weather to get their chance at free bagels for a year. According to the 2011 Royal Purple, the first 100 people in line received free bagels for a year.

Myrna M. Emmons Walters, Lawrence, Kansas, Aug. 24, 2020. She was a teacher and a seamstress. William P. “Bill” Forbess, Chester, California, Feb. 4, 2020. He was an agronomist and retired from the Corps of Engineers. Larry R. Frusher, Jetmore, Kansas, Jan. 14, 2021. He was a farmer and stockman. Naomi G. Holling Nichols, Washington, Illinois, June 18, 2020. Philip H. “Phil” Jones, Wichita, Kansas, Jan. 3, 2021. He had a career in human resources, spending 40 years at various manufacturing firms and retiring from Child Start in 2005. Sammy L. King Cope, Liberal, Kansas, Nov. 7, 2020. She was a teacher and realtor. She opened her own brokerage company, Sammy Cope Action Realty, running it until retiring. K.L. “Kay” Klaumann, Belleville, Kansas, Dec. 1, 2020. He owned and operated an insurance agency and a community bank. He also was a farmer and owned and operated the Aero Auto Mart dealership. Thana A. Lee Rolph, Austin, Texas, Jan. 19, 2021. She taught high school English. L. Lorene Lewis, Lawrence, Kansas, Dec. 22, 2020. Marjorie “Marge” McCrory Kalousek, Blue Springs, Missouri, Nov. 26, 2020. Maryellen Phillips Munger, Kansas City, Missouri, Dec. 31, 2020. She taught art classes in the Art Ministry of the Village Presbyterian Church, for the Alzheimer’s Association program at Village Shalom, and at the Creative Arts Center at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Helen A. Pierson Moreland, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2020. She was a journal clerk for the Kansas State Senate and was an Avon representative for many years, retiring

in 2012. Lauren J. Roe, Mankato, Kansas, Dec. 1, 2020. He was a farmer and rancher. Irma L. Simonton Osborn, Goodland, Kansas, Oct. 17, 2020. She owned Osborn Music Studio for 20 years. Audrey J. “Jean” Smith Petrie, Frederick, Maryland, Oct. 15, 2020. She was a registered nurse and first practiced at St. Luke’s Hospital. She also was an American Red Cross nurse administrator. Barbara Sperry Saint John, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10, 2021. Nancy R. Strifler Haldeman, Manhattan, Kansas, Nov. 12, 2020. She was an underwriter for Farm Bureau Insurance Company and also worked at All About Quilts. Oura “Lee” Swart, Fort Payne, Alabama, Jan. 17, 2021. He retired as a major from the U. S. Army after 20 years. Loralee Terbovich Robertson, Fairway, Kansas, Dec. 21, 2020. Helen L. Weixelman McKee, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jan. 24, 2021. She worked as an assistant at Yucca Art and Amapola in Old Town. FACULTY/STAFF Jack K. Brotemarkle, Columbia, Missouri, Jan. 14, 2021. He was employed by K-State Research and Extension, studying soils. Melvin S. Center, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 3, 2021. He began his career at K-State in 1970 in the Division of Biology, where he served for 29 years teaching and researching in virology and cancer cell biology. Karen K. Collins, Wamego, Kansas, Jan. 23, 2021. She was a head custodial specialist at K-State, where she retired. Ronald G. “Ron” Downey, Champions Gate, Florida,

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FRIENDS Jose Beech Peggs, Wichita, Kansas, Sept. 23, 2020. She was an attorney and later investigator for the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Margie T. Clark Braden, Emporia, Kansas, Oct. 21, 2020. She was a licensed insurance agent and a partner in Braden Financial Services. Lester J. “Les” Derksen, Newton, Kansas, Jan. 25, 2021. He spent 23 years at Hesston Corporation before he became a self-employed manufacturing sales representative. Daisy R. Dille, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 3, 2020. She worked for the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Presbyterian Church, retiring in 1998. Dr. Robert A. “R.A.” Dobratz, Topeka, Kansas, Dec. 22, 2020. He operated a medical practice and was Mitchell County coroner for many years, retiring in 1998. Dr. Patrick M. “Pat” Dreiling, Kansas City, Missouri, Aug. 24, 2020. He had an orthodontic practice, retiring in 1999. Carol S. Dutton, Manhattan, Kansas, Oct. 15, 2020.

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Sept. 21, 2020. He retired from K-State in 2013 after 38 years and held titles of professor emeritus of psychological sciences and associate provost emeritus. Delon Hampton, Potomac, Maryland, Jan. 14, 2021. He taught civil engineering at K-State and founded his own firm, Delon Hampton Associates. Walter G. Heid, Harrisonville, Missouri, Jan. 20, 2021. He worked for the ERS-USDA and was an adjunct faculty member with K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics. Kurtis A. Hohl, Tescott, Kansas, Jan. 23, 2021. He was employed by K-State in Salina, Kansas. Richard K. “Kent” Kimmins, Manhattan, Kansas, Oct. 27, 2020. He was a professor at K-State and coach of the National Intercollegiate Flower Judging Team. Robert A. “Bob” Lynn, Springfield, Illinois, Dec. 12, 2020. He taught at K-State, where he served as dean of the College of Business Administration. William R. “Bill” Nowland, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He was employed at K-State for 20 years. He was an environmental technician. Bert M. Pulaski, White Hall, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2020. He worked at K-State and Michigan State University in various management positions. Gerald A. “Jerry” Rudolph, Hickman, Nebraska, He spent seven years in administration at K-State and was later dean of libraries at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Frank M. Sidorfsky, Manhattan, Kansas, March 24, 2020. He was a professor of clarinet at K-State. Linda S. Siebold, Clay Center, Kansas, Nov. 7, 2020. She was a part-time substitute teacher, secretary, clerk and finished her career at K-State, retiring in 2014. Eldon W. “Waldo” Turnbow, St. George, Kansas, Dec. 19, 2020. He was employed as a police officer at K-State for 32 years, retiring in 2008. Jane A. Westfall, Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 24, 2021. She was a full professor in K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dale W. Yonning, Wamego, Kansas, Jan. 23, 2021. He worked for the K-State Facilities Department as the chiller plant operator for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2011. John L. Zimmerman, Chesterfield, Missouri, Jan. 19, 2021. He joined the K-State Division of Biology and spent 35 years at the university.

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She drove a school bus. Rose M. Favreau Morin, Manhattan, Kansas, March 18, 2020. Max E. “Gene” Fuller, Salina, Kansas, Sept. 26, 2020. He was part of Fuller’s Used Parts and Recycling Center for more than 70 years. Max H. Gaston, Marysville, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He was a road maintenance supervisor. Mildred “Mickey” Hundley, Omaha, Nebraska, Nov. 4, 2020. Rosalyn Jennings, Santa Barbara, California, Sept. 16, 2020. Carol M. Keck Maddux, Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 6, 2021. She was a personal nurse. Harold G. Kraus Sr., Hays, Kansas, May 19, 2020. He was a farmer for 45 years. Joyce E. Krehbiel DeForest, El Dorado, Kansas, Dec. 3, 2019. She was an educator for more than 20 years, working with students from kindergarten through high school as a teacher and librarian. Gerald L. Lightcap, Garden City, Kansas, Dec. 5, 2020. He was a farmer. Patsy E. Lightcap, Garden City, Kansas, Nov. 29, 2020. She was a registered nurse. Lois Lippert-Eggerman, Clay Center, Kansas, Dec. 24, 2020. She was a dietary cook for 23 years at the Clay County Medical Center, retiring in 1999. Violet “Vi” Lundquist, McPherson, Kansas, May 26, 2020. She was a longtime employee of McPherson Memorial Hospital. Lylah McCosh, Manhattan, Kansas, Oct. 21, 2020. She worked at Surgical Associates for Dr. George Bascom, retiring in 1993. Jerry D. McElroy, Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 29, 2020. He was an entrepreneur and operated McElroy’s Inc. Jo E. Morgan, Lenexa, Kansas, Jan. 20, 2021. She

had a 45-year nursing career. Marian C. Nelson Ewing, McPherson, Kansas, Dec. 25, 2020. She was a teacher and homemaker. Dorothy J. Platt Strahm, Loudon, Tennessee, July 29, 2020. She had a position in the commercial credit department with Transcontinental and Western Airlines (later, Trans World Airlines) and worked for TWA for 16 years. Dr. Ronald E. “Ron” Price, Manhattan, Kansas, Oct. 11, 2020. He was an optometrist. Mark D. Rathbun, Hays, Kansas, Jan. 29, 2021. He worked in the automotive industry and for 20 years was an automotive technology instructor at Salina Area Technical School and NCK Technical College. Adrienne D. Robison, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Aug. 2, 2020. Mervin L. Sexton, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 1, 2020. He was owner/operator of the Manhattan Commission Company Inc. He also owned the KSS Truck Line Inc., Manhattan Livestock Exchange Inc., Sale Barn Café and Lee’s Western Wear. Laura E. Smith Badger, Topeka, Kansas, Oct. 23, 2020. She was a registered nurse in hospitals across Kansas. Dr. Michael B. Strope, Manhattan, Kansas, Dec. 7, 2020. He entered the Army Dental Corps in 1966 as a captain and retired as a colonel. He later joined an orthodontic practice, retiring in 2004. Victoria “Vicki” Timian, Havre De Grace, Maryland, June 6, 2020. She was a retired accountant. Mary VonFeldt, Wamego, Kansas, Dec. 7, 2020. She worked for more than 25 years as the billing manager for a dermatology clinic. Elizabeth A. “Liz” Wohlgemuth Duckers, Bellaire, Texas, Oct. 11, 2020. She was the public information officer for St. John’s Military School.

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CLOSE-UP: MCCAIN AUDITORIUM

A Glorious History

A Grand Future

ABOVE: Arsonists set fire to KSU Auditorium in 1965. LEFT: New KSU Auditorium construction in 1968. The auditorium was renamed in 1975 to honor K-State President James McCain.

Celebrating 50 years of McCain Auditorium BY TODD HOLMBERG, MCCAIN AUDITORIUM PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCCAIN AUDITORIUM McCain Auditorium has hosted countless events since 1970, providing K-Staters and the Manhattan community a place of cultural enrichment. Before 1970, K-State used other facilities for live performing arts events including Bluemont Central College, a college barn built in 1872, Anderson Hall, All Faiths Chapel, and an auditorium constructed in 1904. By the late 1950s, the old auditorium proved to be inadequate. In 1963, K-State President James McCain asked for funds to build a new auditorium. “No building is more essential to the broad educational purpose of a center of higher learning than this facility and none has stronger support…,” McCain said at the time. K-State was given $16,000 for the cost of preliminary plans for the auditorium. On the morning of Jan. 15, 1965, a security guard discovered a fire in the auditorium. The building quickly disintegrated into flames destroying an organ, several other instruments and musical scores. Two arsonists were later arrested and convicted of setting the fire. During the 1965-1966 legislative sessions, President McCain requested more than $2.8 million for a new auditorium. Officials wanted to use it for every type of performance, including solos, lectures, symphonies, operas, dance, theater, nationally touring musicals and

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CLOSE-UP: MCCAIN AUDITORIUM student performances. To accomplish this, architects designed a movable ceiling capable of transforming a large space meant for 1,751 people into a more intimate theater with seating for 900, making McCain one of only a handful of theaters in the United States with that multiuse ability. Crews broke ground in 1967, and on Oct. 7, 1970, the Broadway play George M was the first major attraction to perform on the McCain stage. On Nov. 11, 1970, the Minnesota Orchestra and the K-State Choral Union premiered Gail Kubik’s Record of Our Time and President McCain dedicated the structure to the “enrichment of the human mind and spirit,” and a “center for intellectual gratification.” The building was renamed McCain Auditorium upon his retirement in 1975. Since that time, McCain Auditorium has hosted top artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck, Pilobolus, Bernadette Peters, Chick Corea, Carol Burnett, Trevor Noah, Steve Martin, Emmylou Harris, Wynton Marsalis and countless others. McCain Auditorium has not seen major renovations since it was built. That changed in August 2020 when construction began on a $6.3 million lobby expansion. Plans include an outdoor plaza area for students and patrons to relax and engage. Access to the interior will be through grand entrances on the north and south sides. The indoor space will be expanded for increased circulation and include more bathrooms and areas for coat check, concessions, merchandise, and a larger, more efficient box office. Highlighting the Grand Lobby will be a spectacular atrium exposing a historic limestone wall. A skywalk will serve as a bridge to the two main areas on the second level, which will house an administrative suite and a multipurpose room for students to engage with artists that perform at McCain. It also will serve as an event space for concerts, meetings, social gatherings and other activities for students, donors and patrons. Completion of this lobby renovation is set for June 2021. All funds used for this project were raised privately. No state or tuition money will be used. McCain Auditorium is grateful to all donors who made this possible. If you want to make a gift to further enhance this space or support McCain Auditorium programs, please call McCain Auditorium director, Todd Holmberg, 785-477-3644 or email trholm@ksu.edu.

McCain Auditorium lobby and outdoor plaza renovation, to be completed June 2021.

Skywalk bridging second level main areas showcasing a spectacular atrium.

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Expanded lobby for improved circulation and upgraded patron amenities.

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LAST LOOK A MILESTONE VICTORY Defeating New Mexico 17-8 on March 21, K-State’s baseball coach Pete Hughes earned his 700th victory as a head coach. “Good team win,” Hughes told the Kansas State Collegian. “You gotta learn how to win that rubber match if you wanna do a good job in the Big 12. To be able to bounce back after yesterday and come out and answer an early lead that was against us. A lot of good things today. Most importantly, we get a series win.”

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