Accolade fall 2016 by Cochise College

A PUBLICATION OF THE COCHISE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

FALL 2016

A New Day for Culinary Arts Page 4

BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As you’ll see on Page 8, there’s been a flurry of newly developed connections just in time for the Cochise College Foundation’s 50th birthday.

Cover: Culinary Arts Faculty Lora Miller made this cake in observance of the Cochise College Foundation's golden anniversary. Read about the culinary arts program on Page 4.

Incorporated on March 20, 1967, the foundation focused early on supporting the Douglas Campus rodeo grounds. Later, it raised funds for an anthropological resource center and began awarding scholarships. Though it’s still a young foundation, donor support of the college and its students has continued to grow at a steady pace. In some ways, the foundation’s mission of promoting student success has come full circle. In 2016, we’ve reconnected with rodeo alumni and supporters to help recruit top competitors to Cochise. The archaeology resource center has been replaced by displays of prehistoric items and a Pit Fire Festival, now in its 10th year, that demonstrates ancient pottery firing methods and celebrates the arts. Total scholarship awards and program support now exceed $500,000 annually. As a long-serving board member, I’m proud of that progress. I hope you enjoy reading about recent successes at Cochise College. I also hope you’ll join in the foundation’s birthday celebration by making a financial contribution that supports excellent educational experiences. Sincerely,

Mark Battaglia JD Board President Cochise College Foundation

Help Us Celebrate Leadership of the Cochise College Foundation changed somewhat as it formed in the late 1960s. To help celebrate 50 years since its incorporation, the foundation seeks friends and family of the following former board members, listed with the town where they lived at the time. Col. Nicholas C. Angel, Fort Huachuca; Cordy Cowan, McNeal; Dr. Robert Fergus, Bisbee; Morris Fowler, Douglas; Dr. James F. Gabiola, Bisbee; J. Richard Heisey, Douglas; Mrs. Jesse Hooker, Willcox;* William Hughes, Willcox; Elizabeth Husband, Cochise; J. Newell Johnston, Douglas; Dr. Charles W. McMoran, Sierra Vista; Charles J. Randolph, Tombstone; Col. Maynard C. Raney, Fort Huachuca; Mrs. Paul Riggs, Pearce;* Martin F. Ryan, Douglas; Bobby Simpson, Willcox; George A. Swanson, Douglas; Louis Towle, Benson. *First name not verified.

Board Officers Mark Battaglia, J.D., President Gail Zamar, Vice President Gene Manring, Secretary Karen L. Justice, Treasurer Board Members Yolanda Anderson Chuck Chambers Sheila DeVoe Heidman Jean Giuffrida Jan Guy Dan Rehurek, Ph.D. David Smith Bob Strain Ruben Teran, J.D. Dr. Mark von Destinon Board Member Emeritus Shirley Gregory Linda Staneart Ex-Officio Member J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. (ex-officio) Honorary Members Marsha Arzberger George Bugen Cochise College Foundation Staff Denise Hoyos, Executive Director Sheila Selby, Foundation Coordinator Rose Berumen, Administrative Assistant “Accolade” is published by the Cochise College Foundation, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas, AZ 85607. (520) 417-4100 Contributors Amanda Helt Keith Ringey Rick Whipple “Accolade” inspires charitable contributions in support of Cochise College by raising awareness about competitive advantages of the college and the activities of the Cochise College Foundation, which promotes student success through scholarships, facilities development, and program support. By supporting Cochise College, the Foundation endeavors to increase the college's accessibility to our diverse and changing communities.

FROM THE COCHISE COLLEGE PRESIDENT The early county visionaries that saw a need for a community college in Cochise County also saw a need for a foundation to support it. The Cochise College Foundation, established in the early years of the college, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017. Since its establishment in 1967, the Foundation has provided donors a tax-deductible way to support Cochise College now and in the future. In fact, over the past 50 years, millions of dollars have helped students achieve their goals. With the opening of the Downtown Center this semester, we celebrate our first scholarship for culinary arts students, as well as new scholarship opportunities for nursing students. The contributions that support these scholarships are an investment in the very people who will be part of the workforce and who will contribute to the well-being of our communities, our state, and our great nation. In addition, I’m honored that donors are stepping forward and sharing their intentions to make planned gifts. Allowing us to recognize them helps inspire others. If you have made plans, or are considering leaving something to the college, no matter the size of the gift, we would appreciate the opportunity to share your story in a future issue and acknowledge your generosity. As always, enjoy the latest issue of “Accolade,” and thank you for your ongoing support of Cochise College and our students.

J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. President Cochise College jdr@cochise.edu

COCHISE COLLEGE HALL OF FAME Honor your memories and the legacy of those who make a difference at Cochise College and beyond. Categories: • Student/Alumni • Faculty/Staff

• Team/Group of Students • Community Leader

Early Nomination Deadline: January 31, 2017 Final Nomination Deadline: May 30, 2017 www.cochise.edu/alumni

CAREERS COOKIN’ IN COCHISE KITCHEN By Amanda Helt The largest culinary arts cohort in Cochise College history graduated in May, thanks to renewed investment that has helped the program expand.

11 or 12 years old. My mother was a phenomenal cook, but she didn't make desserts, and so I took over the dessert part of the kitchen and fell in love with it.”

Recently relocated to the Downtown Center in Sierra Vista from Fort Huachuca, classes have already grown in just the first 12 weeks. The new facility involves less security restrictions than the former, as well as room for expansion.

It’s a love she shares with students while also providing a top notch education. The program revamped curriculum to cover techniques and topics that are invaluable for the culinary industry, offering classes such as Advanced Nutrition in Food Service, Food Service Purchasing and Control, Breads and Baking Theory and Pastry Basics. It also standardized the curriculum to ensure equal learning opportunities for every student.

With the latest equipment and technology in its new convenient location in the middle of downtown Sierra Vista, the program is receiving positive feedback from students, says Chef Lora Miller, culinary arts instructor. In addition, the program has doubled class times.

Instructors can lecture in the commercial kitchens with the use of a smart TV and easily transition into a demo of that day’s work, followed by practical work by the students.

“The location definitely makes it easier for students to get here physically," said said Miller, who made the decorative cake on the cover. "Every class is taught in the morning and in the evening, which helps the program to be more flexible for students.” Miller’s professional career started as a pastry chef. She was owner and operator of the local business Lora's Cakes and Creations, and she also attended classes at the Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales University and le Cordon Bleu in Paris, the world's largest hospitality education institution. Miller changed her career to teaching nine years ago and became an associate faculty member and eventually a full-time faculty member at Cochise. “Culinary, to me, is self-fulfilling. The rush of feeding large amounts of patrons and getting that immediate feedback, knowing you have a role in providing enjoyment and nourishment...it’s a satisfying career. I started baking at

“Everything we lecture on we then turn right around and put it into practical skills,” said Chef Dani Cardella, another faculty member. “Just this past week in class, students learned about beef stew. So I lectured all things related to beef. Afterward, students set up their individual stations, pulled out their cutting boards, their knives, and they have this raw product that they need to cut, season, sear, and braise with vegetables and seasonings. In this one class period, they turn that raw product into a completed dish of beef stew.” Like many of her students, Cardella found her passion as a student attending Cochise College, following her dream to the Culinary Institute of America in New York to earn her bachelor’s degree in 2011. “From there I just gained overall experience as a chef, both on the savory side and on the pastry side,” Cardella said. Cardella relocated back to her hometown of Bisbee, Arizona, and became a partner and executive chef at the Bisbee Royale. This is Cardella’s second year as a

full-time faculty member at Cochise College. “Sharing my experience of the industry and just my overall passion for cooking and for this industry, I think it definitely inspires my students and motivates them to realize that there are great opportunities here in Cochise County,” Cardella explained.

Food service contractor A’viands has provided the first scholarship for Cochise College culinary arts students. Michele Matthews, whose dream is to own a bed and breakfast, is the first recipient, pictured with Josh Black, who works at the A’viands location in the Downtown Center in Sierra Vista.

On top of utilizing standardized curriculum and hands-on teaching techniques, the Cochise College Culinary Arts students volunteer for various community events such as the Cochise College Pit Fire Pottery Festival, where students prepare and serve a variety of soups and breads to attendees. “It is an incredible opportunity to take these students out into the community and let them use everything they have learned. They gain practical experience with actual guests,” Cardella said. Students have also volunteered at Aridus Wine Company in Willcox, Arizona, where they prepared gourmet meals for the annual Willcox Wine Festival. “The goal of the Culinary Arts Program is to give students a quality education that they are going to be able to use…” Miller said. “We train them in a professional manner, so when they get a job in the food industry they are working as professionally as possible. We take an interest in every student. We nurture them and mentor them and see that they succeed.” Some culinary students continue to a university to pursue bachelor's degrees; others head straight to the workforce. Earl Rigg, an alumnus of Cochise College, recently began his own business, Culinary Temp. After earning two culinary certificates, the small business owner aims to help companies in Cochise County who are short on staff. “If a company's dishwasher or line cook calls in sick, Culinary Temp will find a substitute,” Cardella explained. "It's actually become pretty popular." “My education in culinary arts really helped prepare me for the food industry,” Earl explained. “I was able to recognize a need in the community for temporary culinary work, and now I can help fill that need.”

Some 500 or more people participated in a ribbon cutting and tours when Cochise College opened an educational facility in the former Sierra Vista Regional Health Center building in August. Donated to the college by The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona, the building is the new home of Nursing and Health Sciences, Culinary Arts, Electronics, the Center for Lifelong Learning and the Small Business Development Center, as well as three community agencies. Pictured at the main entrance are representatives of the college, City of Sierra Vista, The Legacy Foundation, and Fort Huachuca, including Governing Board members Jane Strain, Dennis Nelson, David DiPeso and Tim Quinn; Mayor Rick Mueller; college president Dr. JD Rottweiler; Legacy Foundation board chair Dr. Joanna Michelich; and Major General Scott Berrier. Photo by Becky Smyth, The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona

Students inspire employees to contribute Assistant Registrar Heather Augenstein (‘08) is one of many employees who this semester modified their charitable giving to provide greater support for students at Cochise College. Augenstein is inspired to give by the students she sees every day. Her giving is not limited to Cochise College, but to date, she has given in excess of $2,300, primarily through payroll deduction, to support a variety of efforts that promote student success. This is her story. Q: Tell us why you started giving charitably to support college needs? A: I began working with Cochise College in 2005 as the switchboard operator and the receptionist for the president’s office. I did not start contributing right away. However, when I moved into Student Services at the end of 2007, I began to see the need of students for help to attend classes. So, I decided to donate to scholarships, and throughout the years, I have donated to help endow scholarships and to help wherever money was needed. Q: Describe how your giving has changed over time. A: Since I began, I adjusted the amount as needed. My perspective is if I can spend that amount on coffee every payday, I can help contribute to someone’s education. Q: What do you see in your job every day that inspires you to contribute to the Cochise College Foundation’s mission of promoting student success? A: I see students who need assistance with paying for tuition and books. Without help from scholarships, some students would not be able to do both. It’s important that we help support students because they are the future of the community and of Cochise College.

Q: Do you give to other organizations? A: Yes, I contribute to the United Way and I donate to donorschoose.org, which is an organization that helps public school teachers fund special projects and needs by allowing donors to choose the project/classroom they wish to help. (Heather also gives through AmazonSmile, a program that contributes a percentage of qualifying purchases to shoppers’ charity of choice, including the Cochise College Foundation.) Q: What feeling do you get from contributing? A: I guess the best way to describe the feeling I get is that I know I am helping someone with their future. I may not know the person and how much I’m actually helping, but someone is benefiting from a simple payroll deduction that I don’t have to worry about. I filled out the form, and it was done. Q: Why should people give to support Cochise College? A: Cochise is a great institution that cares about its students. Since we are in a rural area, not everyone has the same opportunities, but a simple donation every paycheck can help those students reach their full potential. On behalf of the students she’s helped, the Cochise College Foundation thanks Heather for both the financial support and personal guidance she provides.

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Raytheon supports training opportunities for veterans

New funds Gift acknowledges ‘extra mile’ Cochise College student nurses gave Virginia Thomas leg massages and fixed her hair, making hospital visits prior to her death a little less uncomfortable. She and her husband Hal so appreciated mas Hal Tho d n the thoughtful care that they estaba Virginia lished the Virginia L. Thomas Memorial Scholarship endowment for nursing after Virginia passed away in June. Married for 65 years, the Thomases lived in Sierra Vista for 38 years. Virginia worked in the Walmart fabric department and volunteered at DES Children and Youth Services, Spouses Thrift Shop and the Sierra Vista Regional Hospital Auxiliary. She also was a member of the Hummingbird Stitchers Quilt Guild. Hal, a veteran of the US Air Force who cared for his wife at home in her last days, also was an educator, school board member, and active volunteer with many local education and civic organizations. “We always made a special effort to go the extra mile in our lives, and it’s the kind of thing we recognize,” Hal said. “‘Knock their socks off...that’s basically what we got out of our experience with the nurses.”

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The Virginia L Thomas Memorial Scholarship fund will be invested and allowed to grow for several years before the first award is made.

APS, memorial scholarships highlight 10th pit fire festival Cochise College’s 10th annual Pit Fire Festival drew more than 700 guests to the Douglas Campus in October. The event showcases ancient pottery firing techniques; ceramics pieces made by students and shipped in from around the globe are buried under a bonfire. The Art Department selected student Icela Pareida to make ceramic bowls that were sold to hold soup made by culinary arts students. Fireworks kicked off a variety of dance and musical performances that included a bluegrass group led by Kevin Alvarado (‘82) and Mariachi Plata, which performs with Santa Cruz Center Director Gabe Galindo. The announcement of five recipients of the $1,000 APS Art Scholarship and five recipients of the $1,000 Larry Brazaskas Art Scholarship made the 10th annual event extra special. The scholarships were awarded to promising Douglas and Sierra Vista Campus art students who submitted samples of their work. The Brazaskas scholarship is named for an alum who played baseball at the school in the 1960s and later contributed an art collection and funds. APS provided an additional $1,000 in support of the event.

A new scholarship for transitioning soldiers pursuing post-military training in engineering and cybersecurity is now available. Raytheon Missile Systems will provide five $1,000 scholarships in 2017-2018 and will also offer applicants a chance to be considered for a summer internship in one of five states. To qualify, applicants must have a 3.2 or higher grade point average, be enrolled in an engineering or cybersecurity major, and provide a resume, DD214 and official transcripts. The application deadline is May 1, 2017.

Vice president establishes new fund to support agricultural studies Investing in the future of agriculture at Cochise College inspired Dr. Verlyn Fick, vice president for instruction/provost, to establish a new fund to support it. Fick has an extensive background in agriculture and recognizes, though hasn’t yet defined, a market in Cochise County for more educational opportunities in that area. Fick grew up on a farm in Minnesota working with hogs, cattle, chicken, corn, soybeans, alfalfa and oats. He earned bachelor’s degrees in soil science and agronomy at the University of Minnesota and taught vocational ag at the high school level. He researched forage seed production, specifically birdsfoot trefoil, and he earned advanced degrees at Iowa State University in crop production and physiology, emphasizing corn seed production. He has also taught agriculture, working with peanuts, cotton, sorghum, sugar beets and sunflowers, in North Dakota and New Mexico.

College curriculum includes associate of applied science degrees in agriculture and equine science and management. Traditionally, classes have been offered at the Douglas Campus, and this semester, some were available at other college locations. Another challenge is determining how to meet the needs of the agriculture industry in Cochise County.

Endowment supports women's basketball Following the passing of retired Cochise College women's basketball coach George Nicodemus on Sept. 3, his wife, Cochise College President Emeritus Dr. Karen Nicodemus, established the Coaches George and Karen Nicodemus Fund for Women's Basketball. The endowment supports advancement of an athletics program that both George and Karen coached and enjoyed. Before taking the coaching position at Cochise, which was vacated when Karen accepted an administrative position, George coached at John F. Kennedy College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a pioneer coach in the Women's Professional Basketball League, a precursor to today's WNBA.

Hospital invests in future workforce

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The Copper Queen Hospital, which provides clinical sites for student nurses and hires many Cochise College graduates, took a step toward training its future employees by contributing specialized equipment to the Nursing Program. Ten hospital beds, four IV pumps and one simulation room bed contributed by the Bisbee-based healthcare provider are now in use at the program’s new home at the Downtown Center in Sierra Vista. Students now will learn to use the specialized IV pumps on site, rather than experiencing them for the first time at the clinical location.

1960s John Strand, identified after his image appeared in the last Accolade, retired as the chief administrator from the City of Deming and is a consultant for SunZia Southwest Transmission Project.

Replicas help make college occasions special

1970s California native Frank Marcell (‘72) spent 42 years working in law enforcement. His story recently appeared on the Cochise College alumni blog and can be seen at www.cochise.edu/alumni.

Prior to her passing on Oct. 30, 2016, Jerry Harwood contributed two silver tea sets commemorating the college’s 50th anniversary, which was celebrated in 2014-2015. The sets are replicas of one given to the college when it opened. Harwood, who became knowledgeable about silver and crystal when she worked in the retail setting, helped the original donors Russell and Marge Sharp of Naco - select the set for the new institution while her husband Bill was college president in the mid-1960s. The sets are used at certain special events hosted by the college. Harwood also established the Dr. William and Jerry Harwood Scholarship for social science majors seeking careers in political science or law.

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1990s Cheryl Mead (‘94, ‘97), who earned associate’s degrees in English, psychology, anthropology and Spanish, retired from her position as Cochise College testing specialist in June. Mead began working at the college in 1992 and also earned a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology at the University of Arizona. A former Student Government Association president, her husband, four children and two grandchildren all attended Cochise. 2000s Amanda Moffett Lane (‘02), who appreciated the stellar Cochise College faculty and family atmosphere of the women’s soccer team, is now director of the alumni program at Western New Mexico University.

1980s Alex C. Brown (‘82) played baseball at Cochise and the University of Texas at El Paso. He is retired from Southwest Gas. Anna Valenti (‘85) is a psychotherapist with Sane Resources in Phoenix.

Jacob Gersztyn (‘14) is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, software development at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus. He is an intern at Saife, Inc.

Jon Stutzman (‘09) is an instructor with Raytheon.

In Memoriam Jack Corkery, Cochise College’s first dean of students, passed away in August.

2010s Neal Fisher (‘10), is a major in the U.S. Army, is an honor graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He also has graduated from the FBI National Academy. A crime analyst for the Tucson Police Department, Sean Clifford Rambaran (‘10) recently earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Arizona.

Corkery Sammie Paschal, former director of housing and the Elderhostel program once headquartered at Cochise College, passed away Oct. 25.

The family of Guy Farr (‘11) greatly appreciates Cochise College. Farr participated in the MOS credentialing program for the Human Intelligence Collector course. Both his wife and son also are Cochise College graduates.

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carries her “passion and love of community colleges because of my start at Cochise College!” Barker is pursuing a doctoral degree with a target completion date in 2018.

Diana Hamberger (‘04) is a teacher at Ash Creek School in Pearce, Arizona. At Cochise College, Linda Barker (‘06) found her voice and developed critical thinking that she believes made her a better citizen, voter and human being. Now a faculty member in sociology at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, Arizona, she

Patricia (Pallister) O’Brien, who served as assistant dean of students and brought major lecturers and performers like Louis Armstrong to the Douglas Campus during the college’s early years, passed away in September.

Linda Bohling (‘14) came to appreciate her Nebraska high school education when she enrolled at Cochise College in her 60s. “How fun it was to rub shoulders with the traditional students.” Bohling graduated with honors from Cochise and is an administrative assistant with the media team at NTM (New Tribes Mission) Aviation.

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Rodeo supporters unite behind team

Former Cochise College rodeo coach Frank Adams, right, and college nurse Barbara Adams, left, visited with friends, including former college rodeo team member Cody Lee, at a brunch at the college in October. Lee’s son is currently a member of the college rodeo team.

Cochise College rodeo is enjoying a renewed relationship with alumni this year in light of an effort to engage former students and coaches. Supporters gained 800 new friends via the Former Cochise Rodeo Facebook page established in May, organized a Meet the Team event at the Cochise County Fair, participated in the Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame induction of former coach Don Kimble in September, and hosted a brunch with family and friends of former coach Frank Adams when he visited Cochise College with his wife Barbara in October. Cochise College rodeo dates almost to the institution’s beginnings, and team members have a long history of success. According to College National Finals Rodeo standings, the 20152016 women’s team ranked eighth in the nation and finished the season with the No. 3 and No. 7 goat tyers, as well as the 13thranked barrel racer and breakaway roper. The men’s team finished 48th in the nation and included the 14th-ranked team roper.

Dr. Mary Lee Shelden, an early Cochise College rodeo club advisor, greets former coach Don Kimble at his induction into the Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame. Also pictured is former rodeo team competitor Jeff Haas.

The rodeo boosters goal is to build a base of support to help identify potential recruits and provide financial resources that help make Cochise College rodeo an attractive choice for those recruits. Preserving the traditional Western way of life is also a priority. At publication, rodeo boosters, which include former club advisor Dr. Mary Lee Shelden and coach Beth Hughes, and Douglas-area ranchers Kelly and Mackenzie Kimbro, were considering next steps. So far this season, the men’s team ranks first and the women’s team third in the Grand Canyon Region. The spring schedule, not yet released, tends to be busier and includes a rodeo on Fort Huachuca. Team members hail from Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana and Canada. Join Former Cochise Rodeo on Facebook to find out about the latest rodeo booster activities and visit goapaches.com to see the roster, schedules and news.

Rodeo booster volunteer Kelly Kimbro, right, interviews Cochise College goat tyer and breakaway roper Hayley Dalton Estes at the Meet the Team event at the Cochise County Fair.

From dream to reality Robert Ishoy’s 2008 degree in intelligence operations came years after his active military service, and it’s played an important role in his work as a human intelligence instructor for the US Department of Defense. But his passion for history and persistent efforts to study it are what made his dreams come true. Twenty-nine years after penning a theory about the lost city of Atlantis for a class at California State University, Fresno, Ishoy took a call from a Canadian production company interested in his perspective for the National Geographic documentary “Search for Atlantis,” a follow-up to 2011’s “Finding Atlantis.” Producers reviewing literature on the topic stumbled upon Ishoy’s Atlantis Discovered website and invited him to participate in filming. He traveled to Sardinia in April. The two-hour documentary, directed by Emmy Award winner Simcha Jacobivici and executive produced by James Cameron, is currently set to air in February.

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“A big lesson for younger people is to never totally give up on your dream,” Ishoy said. “I kept putting it out there hoping somebody would take notice, and it literally happened. I couldn’t have asked for more, and it happened when I least expected it.” In researching Atlantis, a potentially mythical island that sank into the ocean around 9,600 BC, Ishoy turned to the work of Plato. He was studying a region he’d never seen. But after earning his bachelor’s degree in history, the feeling that he’d discovered something remained. So he put the theory online in 2001, about the time that Disney debuted the animated action-adventure film “Atlantis: The Lost Empire.” He received calls from all over the world, but no leads on how to proceed. When crowdfunding became an option, he created a campaign and produced a YouTube video. Ultimately, the web presence resulted in an invitation to explore the region he had studied in college. Ishoy, documentary director and crew spent three days exploring filming sites and even discovered information to support his theory about the island’s location. For example, small metal strips housed in a museum in Cagliari on the island of Sardinia, near where Ishoy believes Atlantis disappeared, depicted Egyptian script. “That is significant because Plato’s story of Atlantis originates in Egypt,” Ishoy said Since the filming, Ishoy has worked to build on any momentum that may come of the project. He’s developing the Society for Historical Exploration, a non-profit that will conduct research on ancient civilizations, legends and myths to promote a new renaissance of learning in the social sciences. He’d like to return to Atlantis to study the Nuragic Ruins, and he has in mind other big projects to inspire curiosity and engage people in his passion for history. He’s also assisting with the project to save Camp Naco, one of the last forts built by the United States in continental territory and the only remaining border fort of several that were constructed during the Mexican Revolution. He and members of the Naco Heritage Alliance recently filmed a spot for “The Official Best of,” a program that highlights must-see places in a variety of states. “Our society has made so many advances in science and technology, but we are regressing when it comes to the social sciences and personal development,” Ishoy believes. While much of today’s education is geared toward the practical, “liberal arts education feeds the soul.”

Retired civil servant Jan Guy has seen the good Cochise College does from the perspective of student, Governing Board member and foundation board member. Quality support and encouragement helped her complete an associate’s degree, advance her career when she needed it most, and earn a master’s degree. Working with her attorney and the Cochise College Foundation, Jan’s planned gift will help ensure similar opportunities for others in the future.

What do you value? We can help you leave a legacy that supports student success. Contact: Denise Hoyos 520-417-4148 / 520-515-3690 hoyosd@cochise.edu www.cochise.edu/give

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