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| SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE 1 President’s Message 2 CampusNews Interim President Stacee YARDLEY McIff 3 President cook’s tenure 4 Competency-Based Education 5 Riding in Style 6 Into the Wild 8 Athletics Update 9 Badgers Belong 12 The Ralph Okerlund School of Technical Education 14 Nephi Learning Center 14 FFA FIELD DAY 15 SNOWFeatures The Pando Photographic Survey 16 Big Love and Deep Appreciation 18 Learning in Motion 20 Alumni&Giving Alumni Association President’s Message 23 Distinguished Alumnus: Brent Thorne 24 Alumni Spotlights 26 Supporting Technical Education in Rural Utah 29 40 Under 40 30 President’s Club/Heritage Society 32 In Memoriam 33 Annual Donor Report 36 Employee Giving Club 41 CONTENTS Snow College MAGAZINE FALL2022 Snow College MAGAZINE FALL2019 24 Publisher Snow Ephraim,150OfficeCollegeofAdvancementCollegeAveUT84627 Contributors Kay AnneTaLeahPresidentChristensenBradCookFaumuiFord Carlie LisaCarolJanieBethanyFowlesHammerHarrisKunzlerLaird Marci Larsen Emily Peterson Emily LacieMarketingRossOfficeSwapp Ryan JodyEphraimThalmanTrippWood Snow College Magazine is published annually in the fall by Snow College. Cover photo: Richfield Campus student, Haylee Brown Rasmussen
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Dr. Brad J. Cook, President My wife, Jen, and I love this college. It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve our students. As announced in May, I will leave Snow College in July of 2022 and serve as president of the American University of Bahrain (AUBH), the first American-style co-educational uni versity in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Anyone who is familiar with my life and work knows of my interest in the Middle East and will understand my enthusiasm for this opportunity. I grew up in the region, made it an object of academic study, and worked and lived in various countries in the Arab world. I am eager to help AUBH establish and scale the types of accom plishments we have achieved at Snow College.
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In addition to this increased reach, others have noticed that Snow College continually punches above its weight in creating high-touch, intentional, safe environments for students to learn and grow wherever and however they get a Snow College education. There have been multiple national and state recognitions for student success, and we all should take pride that we have created the safest campus in the state of Utah. I am so proud of the entrepreneurial mindset our employees have adopted; their work, adaptability, resourcefulness, and grit are incredible. Mostly, as we close this chapter of our lives, I hope you all are proud to be Snow College Badgers. This place is laser-focused on creating opportunities for students, instilling life-long learning, and enhancing students’ quality of life. We are, effectively, in the business of fostering human well-being, and there is no greater work than this. I am grateful for the faculty, staff, students, donors, alumni, legislators, state leaders, and community members who have been with us in this journey. Snow has a great future ahead of it. Wherever we are, Jen and I will be proudly cheering you on as Snow College contin ues to re-imagine itself and fulfill its destiny.
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During the past three years, Snow College has seen significant increases in enrollment, which means that many more lives have been impacted by the power of a Snow College education and that our graduates can go on to contribute to the state’s economic, social, and cultural well-being. We have strategically focused on technical education, which means that more students are gaining competencies needed urgently by local employers and industries. Diversifying our online platforms means we now better serve remote and non-traditional learners who need greater flexibility and convenience in their education.
By Emily Ross Snow College is pleased to wel come Stacee Yardley McIff as interim president while the Utah Department of Higher Education searches for a permanent replacement for former President Brad Cook.
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Growing up in rural Panguitch, Utah, President McIff worked for her family’s insurance business which instilled in her a love of business as well as a drive to help rural entrepre neurs thrive in their communities. She went on to study business educa tion, management, and marketing at Southern Utah University, and later earned a master’s degree from Utah State University in business informa tionPresidentsystems.McIff joined Snow College in 2006 as a faculty member in the business department. In 2012, she became the chair of the business department and participated in a variety of projects during her time as chair, such as the creation of the GRIT (Grassroots, Resourceful, Innovative and Tenacious) Entre preneurship Center, which provides hands-on, entrepreneurial experiences to more than 600 college students and continues to grow.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with our extraordinary faculty, staff, and students this year. In this new role, I’m also excited to work with and meet Snow College alumni. Snow is such a special place. Having taught in the business department for the last 15 years, I’ve come to know firsthand that our students are ambitious, high-performing individuals who go on to become successful, accom plished professionals and alumni. During this transition, one of our primary goals is to make potential students aware of the opportunities that await them at Snow at any of our campus locations (Ephraim, Rich field, or online). We invite our alumni to spread the word about Snow College. Everyone should be lucky enough to be a Badger!”
Interim President Stacee YARDLEY McIff
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President McIff also spearheaded the Snow College Learn & Work in Utah initiative supported by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Devel opment (GOED) and the Talent Ready Utah team in partnership with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). These programs offer tuition assistance and training to individuals whose employment has been affected by COVID-19. In 2021, President McIff was appointed as Vice President for Technical Education and Work force Engagement where she continued to seek out opportunities for innova tion and entrepreneurship, developing programs that encourage enrollment and growth at Snow College.
President McIff has earned many awards and has been recognized by various associations throughout her career. She has also served in many roles on boards for various schools and associations in Utah. In 2020, she received the Elliot and Maxine Cameron Faculty Service Award. This award recognizes top-performing faculty members who have a history of distinguished service. In 2021, she was recognized by Best of State as the top college administrator in the state of Utah. These are a few of many awards President McIff has been honored with that demonstrate her commitment and passion for higher education and student success.
President Cook’s determination to secure additional ongoing legislative funding to correct past budget inequities resulted in an additional $4.5 million, which will benefit Snow College students for years to Focusingcome.onaccess initiatives for prospective students and supporting current students have been the moti vation behind all of President Cook’s decisions. He and his wife, Jen, have made it a personal mission to help all stu dents—whether in Ephraim, Richfield, or online—know that “Badgers Belong.”
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By Marci Larsen When Bradley J. Cook, then-Provost at Southern Utah University, accepted the invitation to become the 17th president of Snow College, few could have anticipated what would happen in the world during the next three years.
The Cook Era will be remembered as a time of innovation, growth, reimagina tion, and positive restlessness—all with the desire and intention to provide Snow College students with an experience that truly is transformational.
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President Cook’s energy and optimism were evident at the January 11, 2019 announcement of his appointment, his vision to “reimagine” (the theme of his inauguration), and his encouragement to embrace a “positive restlessness” (a mantra displayed in his office) became crucial during his tenure, which ended July of While2022.navigating through a worldwide pandemic, historic changes to higher education, and political unrest during these three years, the college managed to achieve the largest enroll ment growth in its history, complete a $5 million capital campaign for need-based aid, and receive numerous state and national recognitions and accolades. A top personal honor for President Cook was the surprise Best of State Statue (BOSS) given by the 2022 Best of State organization for his work in education. With President Cook’s leadership, the college also founded two different online learning platforms; prioritized significant planning processes for enrollment, strategic operations, and inclusion; maintained face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic; and created a Technical Education Division to effectively serve as the technical college for the six central Utah counties.
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Continued Learning Through CompetencyBased ProgramEducation
The idea for this innovative CBE program surfaced when President Brad Cook came to Snow College in 2019. He saw a real need for better access to educational opportuni ties for rural communities. He noted, “There are generally fewer learning opportunities in rural areas. I knew that Snow College had the potential to provide more—to look toward the future of education that supports all who desire a pathway to learning both on and off campus.”
Some of the CBE courses currently available to students include technology focused courses, general education courses, and some technical education courses.
In keeping with the Snow College mission to advance students in the achievement of their educational goals, the college looks forward to serving all who desire to be a part of this innovative future of education.
By Carol Kunzler Continuing in the tradition of excellence and innova tion, Snow College recently received approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to be the first Utah public higher education institution to offer competency-based education (CBE) courses that lead to an Associate of Science in General Studies. CBE courses enable students to progress through a class as they demonstrate knowledge in key course areas. This method allows them ultimate flexibility to move through course material at their own pace, and most of the classes are completely online.
Provost Melanie Jenkins said, “I am excited about this new course delivery option. While CBE courses can be beneficial for all types of students, we see this as being particularly helpful for our adult learners who come to us with life and job experience. These students are often balancing jobs and family and will really benefit from the flexibility CBE offers.”
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This piecemeal method is not only incredibly inefficient, but it comes at a great financial cost to the school.” With travel costs continuously rising and placing a tremendous burden on ath letic budgets, Rob knew that the only logical solution was to find a way to get the athletics department its own bus. He also knew that was no small feat. While owning a bus would save the school money over time, the initial investment was a major hurdle that would need teamwork to overcome. Rob knew just where to turn. Rob took the issue to the Snow College Foundation Board, a volunteer board with the mission of providing support to Snow College through the development of charitable giving and creating community awareness. As a Snow College alum nus and former Snow College football player, board member Romney Stewart immediately understood the importance of
Left to right; Bruce Snow, Dale Darling, Waldemar Rasmussen, Janie Harris, Mark Howard, Beverly Nielsen, Roger Thompson, Kay Christensen, Mark Jones, Brent Thorne, Joe Strain, Romney Stewart
Chandra and Eric Bergeson
While each team shows grit and tenacity in their performance on and off the field or court, the program has been lacking one major resource: reliable transportation to get them to theirThisgames.lackof transportation may seem like a relatively small issue; however, as Snow College Assistant to the President for Student Engagement Rob Nielson explains, “Up until now, Snow College has been leasing buses from coach companies and flying athletes to games.
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By Jody Wood Snow College Athletics has earned a great reputation as its teams consistently rise to the top of their respective divisions.
Riding in Style
The new motor coach, a 2018 56-passenger Volvo decked out in a beautiful Badger blue interior and in a stunning, custom Snow College wrap, will allow the teams to travel to their games comfortably and efficiently. In addition to the added convenience, Rob estimates the purchase will save the school $50,000-$80,000 annually in transportation costs.
Snow College Foundation Board Member, Romney Stewart and Assistant to the President for Student Engagement, Rob Nielson
Student-athletes will now be able to ride in style all over the nation, and saved costs can be applied directly toward other critical athletic department needs.
On behalf of the student-athletes and entire Snow College Athletic Department, we acknowledge and thank Romney Stewart for his work in connecting the college with A-Z Bus Sales, John Landherr and the A-Z Bus Sales team for their wonderful partnership, and Eric and Chandra Bergeson for their generous donation which ultimately made this purchase possible. A ceremony will be held before the first home football game of the 2022 season to unveil the new bus and honor the Bergesons for their donation.Look out for Snow College’s bright orange and blue bus, with a blaring Badger logo, on the road this fall!
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College administrators and student-athletes are incredibly grateful for Romney’s willingness to connect the college with his network, which ultimately led to obtaining a new bus. Romney said, “My time as a Badger athlete is among the most impactful, formative, and enjoyable experiences of my life. I saw an opportunity to assist my alma mater in a small way to help other student-athletes have those same kinds of positive, life-altering experiences that I did.”
Romney reached out to John Landherr, a good friend of his from gradu ate school who is the CEO of A-Z Bus Sales, one of the nation’s leading motor coach companies based in Los Angeles, CA. He soon learned that due to the recent impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry, there was a surplus of lightly-used motor coaches available at A-Z Bus Sales from companies that could no longer afford the payments. Given this surplus of inventory, and with seemingly great timing for Snow College, buses were available at a discounted price. Romney and John were able to work closely together to secure the perfect bus for the college at about one-third of the cost of what the bus would have normally sold for.
the school obtaining a bus and realized that he might have the connections necessary to make this dream a reality.
Once the specific bus was identified that would best meet the college’s needs, the most difficult hurdle was imminent— the funding needed to be obtained quickly in order to secure the deal. Longtime supporter, alumnus, and former Snow College football player Eric Bergeson, and his wife, Chandra, generously stepped up to once again support Snow College in a tremendous way—they donated the funds to purchase the bus. This incredible generosity comes less than five years after the Bergesons made a large donation to name Snow College’s newest building—the Bergeson Athletics Center. The impact made with these donations will support future student-ath letes for many generations.
As a composer, Trent was fortu nate enough to be accepted into the summer 2021 “Composing in the Wilderness, Denali Adventure” field course. Since 2012, this exceptional course has brought composers from all across the globe together to create and perform unique compositions inspired by the surroundings of the spectacular backcountry of Alaska. Trent was one of eight composers who had the priv ilege of spending four days in Denali National Park alongside scientists and park guides. The tour included observing the Muldrow Glacier and watching an amazing and rare glacial surge event. Trent reports that these experiences gave him the inspiration to compose seven miniatures that come together to form his piece: “Glimpses.”
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His compositions, Majestic Denali, Muldrow Glacial Surge, Cathedral Panorama, Pseudo Scorpion Jig, Spirit of Caribou, Shooting Star (based on his mother’s love of the flower), and Double Rainbow, were all inspired by his favorite experiences. Trent describes his music style as “Contemporary Impressionistic Americana.” These compositions seemed to convey that style and best represented a small portion of how composing in nature shaped the beautiful music he created while on this adventure in Alaska.
By Anne Ford Snow College’s Trent Hanna is not only a coordinator of theory and composition instructor, but he is also a composer, musician, teacher, world traveler, and nature enthusiast.
Spirit of the Caribou
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The composition was premiered at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festi val, where the music group Corvus performed his and his fellow musi cians’ new compositions. Trent was grateful to see his work so masterfully performed by these talented artists.
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The Badgerettes and cheer team put in countless hours of hard work and dedication. In February 2022, the cheer team competed in the USA Varsity National Competition, earning them the title of 2022 Runner-Up National Cham pions. The NJCCA has announced competitive cheer as an emerging sport, and Snow College is excited to begin competing in the next few years. In addition, the Badger ettes had a great season and will welcome Bekah Ackerman as their new coach in the fall.
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The volleyball team performed well this season, led by new head coach Mike Daniel. They opened season play in Roswell, New Mexico, winning 4-0. The Badgers lost a few big matches, ending normal season play seeded 3rd. For the Scenic West Conference Tournament, Snow went 3-0 beating both co-region champions, Salt Lake Community College and USU Eastern, to earn a spot in the national tournament. The team finished the season strong with an overall record of 28-7. They worked equally hard off the court, finishing the year with an overall combined grade point average of 3.7. The team ended their season placing 7th at the NJCAA National Tournament.
After nearly winning the national championship and finishing last season No. 2 in the nation, the football team came back strong, winning their first home game against Gordon's Fine Arts and Sports Academy. The victory reju venated the team, and they continued to win the next three games. The Badgers won their first four games of the year by a combined point total of 281-24. Overall, the football team won seven games and lost just two.
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Snow College had a full athletic schedule this year with busy fall and spring sports schedules. Student-athletes did not hold back, putting in exceptional effort during the 2021-22 season as teams competed in national tourna ments and achieved many awards.
The men’s and women’s soccer teams continued their tradition of success. Both teams went to the NJCAA
national tournaments. This was the first appearance in the men’s team history and the third consecutive year for the women’s team. Last fall, both teams remained in the top 20 in the NJCAA polls with much of the time in the top 10. In the Scenic West Athletic Conference, the women were the undefeated champions and the men finished in second. The success of the programs is reflected in the number of their postseason awards. The men landed six players on the Scenic West Athletic Conference teams, while the women earned the Scenic West Athletic Conference player of the year, keeper of the year, coach of the year, and seven players on the conference teams. Furthermore, the women’s team had an NJCAA 1st team All-American and, from the United Soccer Coaches Association, three players all-region, two players All-American, and West Region staff of the year.
The softball team battled hard in the conference tour nament and ended up taking third place, despite having a coaching change halfway through the spring season. The overall record was 18-27, with many athletes receiving academic awards. These ladies also worked hard in the classroom, finishing the year with an overall grade point average of 3.58. Under the direction of new head coach Mikelle Magalogo, The campus is excited to see what the future holds for the softball team.
The women’s basketball team also did an outstanding job, achieving an overall record of 18-15. After entering the conference tournament as the #3 seed, the Women’s Basketball team finished the season as the Region 18 run ners-up. Along with their competitive display on the court, they finished the season with a 3.41 GPA, with several student-athletes earning NJCAA All-Academic Honors.
The rodeo team persevered this year. One of the high lights of the season was their first invitation to compete in the 2022 National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) in Fort Worth, Texas, in February. The fresh men team finished 7th in the nation. Overall, the men’s and women’s teams finished top six in the region. They are looking forward to a successful rodeo season next year and hope to compete in the NRCHA finals again in 2023. The esports team gave it their all in their third year, playing games like Rainbow Six Siege and Super Smash Bros. Ulti mate. Their varsity teams include League of Legends, Over watch, Rocket League, and Hearthstone.
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The men's basketball team celebrated a banner year for Rob Nielson's last season as head coach. The Badgers reached the NJCAA national tournament for the first time since 1970 where they knocked off Lee College to advance to the Sweet 16. Along with an impressive team GPA of 3.44, Snow finished the season ranked 12th in the country with an overall record of 23-6. They upheld a 13-5 record in the highly competitive Scenic West Conference that boasted 3 teams in the top 20. The team is excited to welcome and work with new head coach Andrew May this coming year.
Music Jazz I Big Band Concert – Feb. 21 Choir Concert – Feb. 28 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band Concert – Mar. 21
Snow College is thrilled for the men’s and women’s wres tling season to begin in fall 2022 on the Richfield Campus. Though women’s wrestling is a new sport at the college, some alumni might recall that the college used to have a men’s wrestling team in the 1960s. Kimball Bastian has been named as the men’s wrestling coach and Ross Taylor has been named as the women’s wrestling coach. Each wrestling team consists of about 25 student-athletes, most of whom will be freshman, and many are state champions or multiple state champions. In the women’s team alone, they have earned 35 state placement medals, eight state championship medals, and four All-Americans. Several of these student-athletes have earned academic scholarships as well. The coaches are thrilled to have such exceptional athletes for the program’s first year. If you are an alum nus of the men’s wrestling program, we ask you to share your memories, stories, or other information by emailing alumni@snow.edu.Snow’shard-working student-athletes consistently perform well both academically and in their respective sport. We look forward to many more successful seasons in the coming years and appreciate the loyal and gen erous support from fans, friends, and alumni. For more information about Snow College Athletics, visit www. Fall Dance Concert – Dec. 9-10
Spring 2023 Performing Arts Schedule Theatre
The Importance of Being Earnest – (Play) Apr. 19-22
Cinderella – (Musical) Feb. 22-25, Mar. 1-4
Dance Spring Dance Concert – Apr. 28-29
Commercial Music Ensemble Concerts – Apr. 6-7, 26 Jazz II Big Band Concert – Apr. 10 Jazz I Big Band Concert – Apr. 11 Orchestra Concert – Apr. 14 Choir Concert – Apr. 28
Performances take place in the Eccles Performing Arts Center on the Ephraim campus. Unless otherwise noted, events begin at 7:30 p.m. Many more concerts and shows will be scheduled throughout the year. For the most current information, visit www.snow.edu/finearts or visit us on social media – Face book: Snow College Eccles Center for the Performing Arts or Instagram: @Eccles_snow_college. Schedules are subject to change, please see website for current information.
snowbadgers.com. CAMPUS EVENTS OctHomecoming15,2022 Scan QR Code for 2022 Homecoming Schedule ATHLETICS Scan QR Code for Full Athletics Schedule FALL 2022 Performing Arts Schedule Theatre The Addams Family – (Musical) Oct. 26-29, 31 The Diary of Anne Frank – (Play) Nov. 9-12, 16-19 A Christmas Carol – (Play) Nov. 30, Dec. 1-3 Dance
Commercial Music Ensemble Concerts – Nov. 1-2
Founders Day Concert – Nov. 4 Holiday Spectacular – Dec. 2 Jazz II Big Band Concert – Dec. 5 Jazz I Big Band Concert – Dec. 6 Messiah – Dec. 10, 11
Music Choir Concert – Oct. 14 Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band Concert – Oct. 18 Jazz I Big Band – Oct. 25
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Jen met with over 100 individuals around campus to identify what students needed in order to tackle the challenges they were facing. From the conversations with campus, Jen felt that a campus-wide initiative that focused on fostering a cul ture of safety and belonging would be a worthwhile endeavor. After thinking about how to best accomplish this, Badgers Belong was Kickstartingborn.the campaign, Jen was invited to present the Badgers Belong initiative to all faculty and staff at the annual Fall Assembly in August 2021 before classes started for the academic year. During the presentation, Jen educated the audience of the challenges that rural students face. One alarm ing statistic Jen brought to the audience’s attention: Snow Col lege’s six-county service region faces the highest suicide rate in the state. Additional risk factors that may face the college’s student population include: physical and mental health chal lenges, substance abuse, physical or sexual assault, past trauma, absent or unstable parenting, minority status, poor communi cation skills, and the inability to advocate for oneself. After this event, Jen stated, “The support was overwhelming, and I was overjoyed at the heartfelt enthusiasm that our campus showed for the initiative. It was yet another example of how incredible our Snow College community is and how deeply they are committed to the success and well-being of each person who steps foot on our campus.”
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Jen Cook introduces the Badgers Belong initiative.
By Carlie Fowles Snow College’s 2021 freshman class has faced unique chal lenges, including feeling largely isolated and dealing with the fear and uncertainty that accompanied the pandemic. Many had not been able to spend their high school senior year with their friends, participate in school activities, or even participate in a traditional graduation ceremony. Snow College’s first lady, Jen Cook, made it her mission to help students develop the skills and resilience they needed to overcome the challenges they were facing to be successful at Snow.
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On May 12, 2022, it was announced that President Brad Cook accepted the position of president at the American Uni versity of Bahrain. In light of the news, we asked Jen, “What is your hope for the future of this campaign?” Jen’s response was, “I hope the Badgers Belong initiative will grow along with Snow College and continue to foster a culture that develops compassionate and resilient Badgers.” Many campus constitu ents are to be thanked for their part in this campaign. Badgers Belong is a relevant message that speaks to all who step foot on Snow’s campus.
The student steering committee for the campaign came up with logos and t-shirts to give away across campus. The shirts said, “Hey Badger behind me, I hope you have a reason to smile today. Lots of love, the Badger in front of you,” and were given out at a Badgers Belong-themed basketball game. The men’s basketball team wore the shirts while warming up for the game, while the cheerleaders and Badgerettes wore them throughout the entire game. Hundreds of shirts were given away that night with students begging for more. Students have been more than willing to help the initiative thrive on campus. For example, a last-minute video was being filmed to introduce the Badgers Belong initiative to campus. Given the impromptu notice, a few students were told to spread the word. The hope was to get at least 25 students to attend; however, over 200 students came to show their support. In addition, the men’s basketball team created their own Badgers Belong video, which was well received by campus.
Students at Badgers Belong kick-off event.
Throughout the course of the 2021-2022 academic year, Jen developed a curriculum that teaches leadership, bystander intervention, and that “being a good human” matters. Training courses consisted of two sessions of 50 minutes, including facilitated participant-led brainstorming sessions. During these training courses, participants were given scenarios related to stalking, bullying, assault, injury, suicidal ideation, mental health challenges, dating apps, gender roles, implicit bias, diversity and inclusion, LGBTQ issues, drug and alcohol use, vaping, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, and boundaries – with the goal to educate, prevent and stop harm, and ultimately promote belong ing. Jen said, “My hope is that the Badgers Belong campaign helped build a campus culture that empowered us to be loving and supportive of one another. I hope it provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to develop leadership and practice doing the right thing even when it’s the difficult thing. Above all, I want each one of our students and employees to know they are a valued member of our Badger family.”
By Janie Harris Snow College recently announced the opening of the Nephi Learning Center, located on the campus of Central Valley Medi cal Center in Nephi. Snow College will immediately begin educational program ming in Nephi. With increasing population and industry growth from the Wasatch Front expanding into the Snow College service region, including Juab County, more training and educational opportunities are needed. Certified Nurse Assistant and Emergency Medical Technician programs will be included in the initial college course offerings. Training for businesses will also take place in the center under the direction of Snow’s Small Business Development Center and will include appointments for weekly business counseling. Additionally, continuing education programming will be made available in the center and also online. The college plans to expand its offerings as demand for the programs increase.
Snow College Interim President Stacee Yardley McIff said, “We are thrilled to expand training opportunities to Juab County residents. Training local residents to fill high-demand, high-wage positions in the community is a responsibility we take very seri ously. Thanks to a generous partnership with Central Valley Med ical Center, we can immediately start serving a broad population, from high school juniors and seniors to adults looking to upskill or change career paths.”.
The Ralph Okerlund School of Technical Education Nephi Learning Center
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Snow College recognized the lifetime contributions and support of former Utah State Senator Ralph Okerlund by renaming the technical arm of the college, which will now be known as The Ralph Okerlund School of Technical Education.
Senator Okerlund was honored during a ceremony in June 2022 at the Snow College Richfield Campus by former Snow College President Brad Cook, along with many colleagues who love and respect him for his life of goodwill and leadership. President Cook said, “[Senator Oker lund] exemplifies a service-filled life and a life that is a model of what engaged citizenship is all about.”
A longtime resident of Monroe, Senator Okerlund earned an associate of arts degree from Dixie College where he played baseball on a scholarship. He went on to the University of Utah where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in English and philosophy. His first job was as a teacher at South Sevier High School. He worked on the family dairy farm for over 30 years after his father was injured in an accident. He eventually sold the dairy, but kept the farm which is still in the family.
A newly unveiled plaque honoring Senator Okerlund will be displayed in front of the Washburn building on the Richfield campus, which houses most of Snow College’s technical education programs.
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Senator Okerlund started his public service by serving on the Monroe City Council, later becoming the mayor of Monroe. He also served multiple terms as the Sevier County Commissioner and was elected to serve as President of the Utah State Association of Commissioners and Council men for several terms. He served as Executive Director of the Six County Infrastructure Coalition as well, and in 2009, he won a Utah State Senate seat representing District 24. He later became the majority leader in 2013 until his retirement in 2020. He served as a public official for 36 years. Throughout his years of public service, Senator Okerlund was an advocate for education and a determined, loyal supporter of Snow College’s mis sion on both the Ephraim and Richfield campuses. At the June 27 event, President Cook commended Senator Okerlund for his exemplary profes sionalism in all aspects of governmental consciousness, which has resulted in resources for infrastructure development and other vital community services. “We honor him for what he has done for higher education in the state of Utah and especially for the support he has given Snow College,” said former President Brad Cook. Senator Okerlund has brought unprecedented financial support to Snow College through his unwavering advocacy for the college. The college is grateful for Senator Okerlund’s legacy that will live on through the newly named Ralph Okerlund School of Technical Education.
High school FFA students judge a livestock class in the livestock judging contest.
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High school FFA students participate in the horse judging contest.
Field day has been an event that the Snow College Agricultural Department has sponsored since 1970. It was under the leadership of Jack Anderson for 36 years and is now led by Jay Olsen, who said, “This is a team effort, and allows the ag students to learn service, leadership, and organizational skills.” This event was made possible with the help of many contributors, most of whom were Snow College students in the Badger Agriculture Club, but there was also assistance from Snow College faculty, Utah FFA Association, state representatives, and many others includ ing members of the local community. All volunteered their time and expertise to help both the high school and college students grow and learn.
Field Day provides an opportunity to bring thousands of students to campus to promote Snow College and its agriculture program. It was estimated by Jay Olsen, Interim Vice President for Technical Education and Workforce Engagement at Snow College, that approximately one-third of the FFA advisors around the state are Snow College alumni.
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By Lacie Swapp Snow College celebrated its 50th annual FFA Field Day in October 2021. Field Day is an event that brings high school students from across the state to Snow College to compete in different categories related to the agricultural sciences.
Regarding Field Day, Jens Andreasen, North Sanpete High School FFA advisor stated, “I feel like this contest has a huge impact on my students, as well as students around the entire state. Snow College Field Day was one of the first events I attended as a freshman in high school while I was at Box Elder a million years ago. These contests are important in the way that they help to prepare these kids for careers and give them a chance to try and do something challenging.”
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The celebration was postponed in 2020 due to the pan demic, but despite the need to follow pandemic restrictions as well as the wet weather, this was the greatest number of students in attendance ever. For the 50th anniversary, 2,114 students participated (up from 1,245 students in 2003) from 79 different high schools around the state. The students that competed are part of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) at their schools. This is a club that prepares students for careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. As teams and individuals, they participate in 11 different areas: Agronomy/ Crops, Range, Land/Soils, Agribusiness, Ag Mechanics, Floriculture, Livestock, Dairy, Horse, Forestry, and Vet Science.
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The Big Picture In the high wilds above Richfield, Utah stands Pando, the world’s largest tree— an aspen clone comprised of over 40,000 genetically identical branches connected by a massive root system that spans across 106 acres of the Fishlake National Forest in the Fishlake Basin. A tree of one that defies every category we have for what a tree is or what a tree can be. The largest tree by weight (13.2 million pounds), the largest tree by area (106-acres above ground), and the largest aspen clone in the world, verified by genetic testing in 2008. A tree that redefines “tree," and one that we know very little about, though we are starting to learn more thanks to the work of Ryan Thalman, associate profes sor in the Natural Science Division at Snow College, and his work on the Pando Photographic Survey. Since 2020, Ryan and his students, working with the executive director of Friends of Pando, Lance Oditt, have been working to create a photographic inven tory of this botanical giant dubbed “The Pando Photographic Survey," a picture that scientists throughout the world can use to understand and study the tree remotely, and can be replicated shot-byshot so the world can see how this unique tree changes over time. In all, there are 8,600 locations captured by 360-degree camera teams led by Ryan and Lance. This represents just one of a number of programs Snow College and Friends of Pando are collaborating on to document Pando and work to better understand it while providing unique field experiences for Snow College students.
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Photographic Survey: A Unique Field Experience for Snow College Students
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Ngawang Salaka and Ryan Thalman practice Lance Oditt
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Lance describes his time growing up in the 1980s before the Americans with Disabilities Act was law as being “defined by a family life where making plans often involved a discussion about what was accessible that we could all do together.”
In his family, there were people born hard of hearing or deaf (including himself), and his cousin suffered a rare form of muscular dystrophy. His grandfather lost an eye working in a mine, and his mother was permanently disabled by a work injury and later died as a result. As Lance grew in his photographic practice, expe riencing natural wonders in the West, he wanted to do more than take “postcard” pictures. Lance expressed, “I wanted to create work that could transport people into the places they likely couldn’t experi ence otherwise, in the physical sense.”
The Bigger Picture While work on the Pando Photo graphic Survey will make history as the largest picture of a tree ever attempted, it draws its power from another well of inspiration—disability rights and the discipline of re-photography. In 2018, tree photographer Lance Oditt had begun to explore the use of 360-degree images and film to make otherwise inaccessible places accessible to people through their smart phones, desktop computers, and even virtual reality headsets.
So, Lance stated that he had the why and he tested the how. The real problem was how to scale the effort to the size of the tree, which everyone he talked to said was ambitious if not impossible altogether, and few, if any, thought it was scientific because the history of re-photography is not well understood. As Lance was searching for a way to overcome these hurdles, it was suggested that he talk to RyanRyanThalman.recounts meeting Lance in 2020 when he had prototyped the method and captured over four acres of the tree using a custom-built Insta360 camera rig. The real challenge, Ryan recalls, was not so much about the how as it was the
Going back to the beginning of modern land management and conser vation, photographs have been used to document natural subjects and are still used to compare changes over time. Not just 2D images, but also stereograms, a precursor to today’s 360-degree image.
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New Branches of Work Initial work on the photographic survey took place in the summer of 2021 and continues through 2022, when the team plans to start releasing data. Believe it or not, though, that is not the biggest picture yet. The bigger picture is what the effort inspired. A lot of people who took part in the project in 2021 didn’t know much about Pando. During the summer field work, nightly education sessions were held as part of the photographic survey. This was followed up in fall of 2021 with workshops on campus as part of natural resource and foundations (general education) courses. Students learned that the tree is fighting diseases we don’t fully understand. They know the reason the tree is fenced in is to keep out deer and elk who eat away at Pando faster than it seems able to keep itself in balance. The more they learned, the more they wanted to know, and they wanted to know what else they could do.
2022 | SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE 17 way to scale that effort up. Lance and Ryan worked for months on creating a map that today marks 8,600 locations that, when photographed, would allow someone to go to any point inside the tree. That map is really the key, because with it, you have the images and you have the record. Once the mapping challenges were solved, the rest was just logistics.
In 2022, Ryan is working with Friends of Pando again, and not only on the photographic survey, but other projects helping monitor the tree, repair fencing, and conduct research to develop a more well-rounded understanding of the tree. In reference to the project, Ryan stated: “This is work we hope to do year-afteryear going forward because it provides field experience you can’t get anywhere else—working in our own back yard on research and preservation projects that make headlines all over the world, and help other people who also want to understand and enjoy Pando. It just doesn’t get any better than that for what I want to provide for my students.”
Left to right: Ngawang Salaka, Janice Connell, Wilson Thorpe (back to camera), Ryan Thalman, Lena Lindsay, Kaylee Carl son, April Anderton, Kaci Anderton, Kyden Saner, and John Shattuck receive training on wilderness navigation techniques.PhotoCourtesy
During the difficult week while many Snow College employees, students, and community members reflected on the fragility of life, anonymous donors contacted college officials to create the Mafatini Big Love Scholarship, which will be used by future Snow College student-athletes who bring light into the lives of others as Mafatini did. The donors believe “Mafatini’s influence was felt by many. His love, his sincere kindness, his big heart, his desire to help and lift those around him, and his intent to do good in our world will be remembered.” Snow College Assistant to the Pres ident for Student Engagement Rob Nielson commented, “Through this tragedy, we have been reminded of people’s goodness. We are fortunate to be a part of this community.”
On October 3, 2021, Mafatini Mafatini, a freshman football player from Maui, Hawaii, passed away due to a tragic, one-car accident. Mafatini was just starting his col lege education and loved everything about Snow College. The heart-breaking news of his death started a ripple effect of heart-warming actions. Employees jumped in and repri oritized their work to support a student-led vigil. Thou sands of students gathered to support one another and pay their respects to a classmate. Later in the week, those same students raised nearly $2,000 with the help of football fans as they passed around a helmet during the game Mafatini’s family had already planned to attend…as a surprise to their son. College President Brad Cook, and his wife, Jen, welcomed the Mafatini family into their home for a week while they were in Ephraim, local ecclesiastical leaders and volunteers helped the family plan a funeral, and several local businesses financially assisted with numerous unplanned costs for the family.
The Mafatini family was humbled by and grateful for the compassion shown to them. Just a few short months later, another family expressed similar sentiments of appreciation as they lived through a parent's worst nightmare: a missing child.
Big Love and Deep Appreciation: Snow College Community Rallies in Two Impossibly Difficult Situations
By Marci Larsen They say it takes a village to raise a child. Fall semester 2021 reminded us it takes a community to support a col lege. Through two unimaginable experiences, the Spirit of Snow soared in our college and surrounding communities.
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Local, state, and national law enforcement agencies spent countless hours strategizing during the search for Madelyn Allen.
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Students gathered at the vigil to honor Mafatini.
Snow College Chief of Police Derek Walk said the investigative team—which included local, state, and national law enforcement agencies—spent countless hours following leads, utilizing investigative tools, interviewing individuals, analyzing data, and carefully coordinating efforts. He thanked the public and members of the media for their assistance, and while holding back emotion during the press conference, said, “We all hoped and prayed this would be the Strong,outcome.”smart, and stalwart family members referred to those prayers, noting they had been strengthened during the grueling five days of worry, wondering, and waiting.
President Cook and his leadership team had swiftly made college resources available as uncles, aunts, and grandpar ents set up a command center in the Noyes Building. The family met often with investigators and college adminis trators, regularly expressed admiration and appreciation for those working on the case, and took an exceptionally proactive role in the search. The coordination between police and FBI, Snow College administrators, the campus community, and Madelyn’s family was nothing short of a miracle. From the college president to the local Snow Hall student resident assistant—across the student body, administration, staff, and faculty—the entire campus community united to help where they could and offer prayers and well wishes for Madelyn’s safe return. As a result, Madelyn was found and rescued. The family was astounded by the love and kindness shown by friends, family, and even strangers from around the globe. Every major national news network shared their story. In a poignant moment, which demonstrated immense character, Madelyn’s parents acknowledged the suffering and trials many people face and encouraged everyone to reflect on the unity that can come when individuals pull together and focus on a singular objective that is good, as so many did in this situation. “We hope we can use this as an opportunity to continue to harness that incredible energy and move it to where we can help, serve, love, lift, and bless others in public and private spaces,” the relieved, inspiring parents commented.
At those gatherings and at the vigil held for Mafatini, it was very clear that both Madelyn and Mafatini have had strong villages teaching, supporting, and helping them throughout their lives. Their villages, combined with the remarkable Snow College community, resulted in an almost-tangible force of goodness. For all involved in both of these impossibly difficult experiences, there will always be big love and deep appreciation for the Snow College community.
Snow College and the local law enforcement community launched a nation-wide search with the primary goal of finding Madelyn Allen, a freshman from northern Utah, who disappeared after leaving her college dormitory on December 13, 2021. She spent more than 100 hours in what her family would later call a “dangerous and traumatic ordeal,” and on December 18, 2021, the college gratefully announced Madelyn had been located and reunited with family members.
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Prior to Madelyn’s rescue, two vigils had been scheduled for Sunday, December 20, to draw additional attention to the case and announce reward money for a safe return. Now, with Madelyn found, the parents requested the vigils be held as gatherings of gratitude for the remarkable out pouring of love and support shown by the Snow College community and other family and friends.
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Current Great Lakes Cheese employees are eligible for skill training in industrial mechanics through a unique partnership with Snow College.
Snow College President Stacee Yardley McIff, who at the time was serving as the Vice President for Technical Educa tion and Workforce Engagement, stated: “It is our first time to design a certificate program in conjunction with a com pany that includes specific training geared to them and their industry. I appreciate that Great Lakes was willing to take a chance with us and become the first to partner with us.”
Starting with Great Lakes Cheese of Fillmore in spring 2022, the program has the potential to create a pipeline of qualified employees with students who are currently employed at Great Lakes Cheese and local high school students in Fillmore.
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Learning in Motion Students Fast-track into Careers with New Snow College Work-based Learning Certifications
Funded by a grant from Talent Ready Utah, the program combines academic training and employer onsite workbased learning with area industry to prepare students for high-paying careers, typically at little or no cost to the stu dent. It also incentivizes industry employers to participate in this engaging initiative.
Plant Manager Jack Lee said that partnering with Snow College opened an avenue where additional skills can be
With new certificates that combine hands-on work experience with classroom training and labs, Snow College students can now go from the classroom to the real world in less than one year. It is part of a state-wide training ini tiative to encourage more private-sector industry partner ships with college-level technical and trade programs.
With unemployment rates at historic lows, the initial partnership allows Great Lakes Cheese, a food processing plant with 280 employees, to gain access to a trained and ready local workforce. Existing production employees can upskill into higher paying jobs that require mechanical expertise while the high school students can gain the same broad skill sets and explore high-paying manufacturing careers with regional employers. At full capacity, Great Lakes Cheese needs 350 employees.
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The first cohort of Great Lakes employees and Fillmore High School students recently finished courses last June. This trial effort will allow Snow College to replicate the experience with other industry partners. “Great Lakes Cheese gave us proof of concept. With minor adjustments as we go, we can duplicate this for other manufacturers in our area,” President McIff said.
As an added incentive to local students, these careers require a year or less of training and Snow College’s technical education programs are geared toward working adults looking to gain skills at their current place of employment, as well as to high school students and recent graduates who want college with a short, clear pathway to in-demand careers.
Snow College plans to host a new cohort of students this fall. President McIff and her team are working with several manufacturers in Juab, Sanpete, and Sevier coun ties to expand industrial mechanics and similar training for their current employees and high school students near their locations.
Great Lakes Cheese came up with the criteria, selected the employees they wanted to participate, and then answered the basic question, “What do your employees need to know so we can create the certificate for them?”
For student information, contact Snow College Rich field’s academic advising office at 435-893-2211.
“The primary advantage to our high school age students is that they have a larger skill set and are ready to go into careers when compared to others without this formal training,” said Hailey Rippstein, Snow College Career Center’s work-based learning coordinator. As part of Presi dent McIff’s team, Hailey is reaching out to employers and school districts to promote and establish additional Snow CollegeSix-countypartnerships.manufacturing, mining, and production employers may reach out to Snow College for more information about upskilling their current employees or hosting adult and high school apprentices and paid interns.
To further test the need for the program, Snow College hosted 15 large regional manufacturing employers in May 2022 to gather information and listen to their labor market challenges. “We are focused on connecting with indus try around our six-county region, and we’ve seen a great demand for employees in manufacturing,” said President McIff. “The emphasis on industrial mechanics meets many employer labor needs in the college’s service region as manufacturing and mining are among the largest employ ers,” she Commonsaid.local industrial mechanic careers include maintenance and repair of equipment used in food pro cessing, mining, transportation, construction, agriculture, power plants, aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, and related industries.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services projects a 13% growth in those careers in central Utah, and an annual median salary of $52,860.
Contact Hailey at hailey.rippstein@snow.edu or 435-8932268 for more information.
Work-based learning certificates offer students hands-on experience in the academic lab and on employer worksites. provided for his employees and others. With the learn ing acquired from Snow, the dedicated participants can enhance their knowledge and skills. “Thank you, Snow College, for the partnership,” added Jack.
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• Inducting deserving athletes into the Snow College Athletic Hall of Fame.
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The Snow College Alumni Association exists to help encourage ongoing engagement and involvement between alumni, students, and the community at-large. In reflecting on the importance of this work, it is helpful to review the mission of the Alumni Association, which is:
In addition to keeping in line with the overall mission, the Board has especially focused on fostering ongoing and lifelong relationships between Snow College and the Snow College alumni. Some of the ways the Alumni Board works toward fulfilling this goal of engaging alumni include:
• Inviting alumni to contribute to the Snow College Alumni Scholarship Fund to support deserving descendants of alumni. In 2022, six students were chosen to receive funds from this scholarship.
• Holding an alumni reunion in Osaka, Japan, in addition to continued efforts to identify and involve international alumni.
• Inviting all alumni back to the campus to enjoy events and reminisce on their time at Snow. Alumni are also able to enjoy wonderful music perfor mances, athletic events, and more to support the College while connecting with other alumni.
Engaging Snow College Alumni
• Highlighting alumni stories in various forms of media.
• Maintaining a presence at local events, such as the Scandinavian Festival, to identify and engage alumni who may have otherwise lost contact with the college over time.
Kay Christensen
The Alumni Association is always looking for additional platforms and ways to interact with alumni. If you are a Snow College alum, we would love to hear your input on ways to get involved. We would also love to hear about your time at Snow College and your journey since. Please share your feedback and your story by emailing alumni@snow.edu.Thankyouforyour support of Snow College.
“To foster ongoing and lifelong relationships between Snow College alumni and Snow College. In doing so, the Alumni Association will seek to maintain an active presence on campus, recognize distinguished alumni, be an advocate for the college, and be supportive of the fundraising endeavors of Snow College and the Snow College Foundation.”
By Kay Christensen (’56) Alumni Association Board President
• Inviting all alumni back to campus every year to participate in Homecoming activities including the following: Distinguished Alumni Ceremony, Golden Badgers Reunion (graduates from 50+ years ago), parade, tailgate party, and the Home coming football game. This year, Homecoming activities will be held on October 15.
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By Emily Ross “Go to class,” is Brent Thorne’s advice for Snow College students. When Brent started at Snow College in 1961 on a football scholarship, he had no idea education was his future. He often skipped class and struggled with a C grade average. Remembering those early years, Brent said, “I just didn’t have a lot of academic self-confidence.” Later, when he entered the army, he was required to take a military intelligence test. He was surprised to learn that only one other guy in his battalion scored higher than he did. Brent realized he might be more capable than he thought. He said, “Most people are smarter than they think they are; they just need to have confidence and workWithhard.”his strong work ethic and new self-confidence, Brent was able to raise his grade point average and learned he could excel in school, eventually receiving a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, a master’s degree from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Connecticut. Through it all, Brent never forgot his start at Snow College. Brent was raised in Perry, Utah, where he played football and base ball for Box Elder High School. He helped the football team win the state championship, and Brent was named All-State in 1960. After High School, he was recruited by Coach Robert Stoddard to play football for Snow College. For Brent, this was the start of a lifelong devotion to Snow. He remembers with fondness helping Snow College win their first ever Intermountain Collegiate Athletic Confer ence Championship in 1962. Brent said, “In the conference, Snow played each team twice — one counted as a practice game and one was a league game.” He laughed, “Well, we lost all the practice games and won all the league games,” winning them the championship. Brent earned All-Conference and honorable mention All-American honors.
After receiving his master’s degree, Brent accepted a job in Mt. Pleasant where he served the North Sanpete School District for 18 years, the last six as superintendent. During that time, he took a two-year sabbatical to earn his Ph.D. While living in Mt. Pleasant, Brent reconnected with his Snow College roots working with Robert Stoddard, the Foundation
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Brent went on to play football for Weber State University where he joked, “They sobered me up and got me on a mis sion.” After he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New England states, he returned home to play football for Weber, but he said, “I just didn’t feel like hitting people on the field anymore.” He explained, “I had coaches that really influenced me,” and wanting to make the same difference for others, he enrolled at Utah State to study history and physical education.
He met Janis Whitehead, the sister to one of his Snow College teammates, and they were married in 1967. They are the parents of six children (three deceased) and ten grandchildren. All of their children went on to attend Snow College including their son, who followed in Brent’s footsteps by playing football for Snow. Janis attended Utah State and has made a career of caring for their family. She is a lifelong learner, taking classes through correspondence with a particular love for her art courses.
JaneLyn, a special friend from Nauru, invited the Thornes to attend her graduation from BYU-Hawaii.
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Brent’s love for Snow College over the years is evident in his service to the students and his involvement with providing financial aid through scholarships. He and Janis established three schol arship endowment funds at Snow College includ ing the Utah Rotary District Native American Scholarship, where he personally follows recipients’ progress at Snow College and is genuinely con cerned for their success. He has also established additional family scholarships and has encouraged many families to establish legacy scholarships in honor of loved ones who have passed away. He has served as Snow College’s Alumni Board President, as well as on the Athletic Fundraising Steering Committee, and continues to serve on the Foundation Board as the Scholarship Committee Chair. As Scholarship Committee Chairman, Brent has spearheaded many scholarship projects and was instrumental in raising funds during the Reimagine Scholarship Campaign in 2020, when a record amount of scholar ship funds were raised for needsbased scholarship aid.
The Snow College Alumni Association acknowledges Brent for his demonstrated love for Snow College and his com munity through his many years of dedicated service, and is honored to recognize him as the 2022 Snow College Distin guished Alumnus.
In 1992, Brent was recruited to Sevier School District where Janis told him, “We’ve gone south far enough.” He served the rest of his career as superin tendent and retired after 42 years in education. Brent and Janis currently reside in Richfield, and they have loved living there.
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While superintendent in Richfield, Brent played a key role in changing the Sevier Applied Tech nology Center to Snow College Richfield. He was also instrumental in raising funds to build the Sevier Valley Center (SVC) and helped establish the four 16-team basketball tournaments which are now in their 21st year at the OutsideSVC.ofBrent’s service to Snow College, he is active in Rotary International, helping with numerous projects includ ing building wheelchair swings for the Richfield Rotary Park and the Snow College campus, as well as raised garden beds for the community gardens. Brent is an avid woodworker and turned his skill into the Freedom Chair Project, which raised $50,000 to support local military families.
Brent and Janis served an LDS mission to the island of Kiribati as adjunct professors for BYU-Hawaii. After return ing, Brent wrote three Rotary Global Fund grants to improve sanitation and drinking water on the island. The Thornes assisted with and continue to follow the Kiribati Kindling project, which provides loans for startup businesses to local Kiribati women.
Brent and his team made over 500 chairs for the Freedom Chair Project, benefiting local military families.
Emma Benson always knew she wanted to attend Snow College. After watching her father, Michael Benson, serve as the college’s 14th president in addition to her mother working at Snow College, Emma knew that she would someday be a Badger. Emma said, “Having parents who valued education helped me do the same, and Snow College opened so many doors for me in that regard.” She attended Snow College from 2015-2016 where she received an associate of arts degree, gradu ating summa cum laude. Some of Emma’s fondest memories at Snow include playing on the tennis club team, participating in a travel seminar to Rome and Barcelona, and danc ing with friends at western swing. Emma also cherished her time serving as a member of the President’s Leadership Team and loved hosting events on campus, most notably, the 2015 Founders Day ceremony for the Graham Science Center groundbreaking.
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After graduating from Snow, Jill followed her dream and became an accomplished lawyer. She now owns three companies: Coillaw, a family law firm; Moxie Law Group, Utah’s first and only women-led personal injury law firm; and SimpleEnding, an online divorce service. Jill also launched The Coil Foundation with her husband to give back to her com munity by helping people recognize their value and understand that “reaching opportunity starts first with a bit of courage.”
After graduating from Snow College, Emma served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambo dia. She then attended Brigham Young Uni versity, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism in 2021. Emma currently works as a morning news anchor at KIFI Local News 8, a television news station in Idaho Falls. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing pickleball, traveling, and country swing dancing. She attributes her love for country swing dancing to her time at Snow when she would dance with her friends in the room above Roy’s Pizza on Main Street in Ephraim.
Jill Coil attended Snow College from 2000-2002.
Regarding her time at Snow, Emma says, “Snow Col lege provided me with so many great opportunities and valuable experiences that I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. I appreciated the small class sizes, which allowed me to interact with my professors and classmates and be engaged in the learning process. I loved the tight-knit campus and gained lifelong friendships at Snow College. Go Badgers!”
In addition to her work as a lawyer, Jill recently wrote and released a book titled, No One Dies from Divorce: How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends. She also started a podcast with the same title. In addition to reading, Jill’s hobbies include attending Utah Jazz games, skiing, travelling, and spending time with her family. Jill feels that Snow College gave her the best two years of college experience. She stated, “Snow College was probably the best two years of my entire seven-year posthigh school college life. I made more connections and friendships there, that I am still in contact with, than any other time in my life. It truly was a home away from home, and I cherish my time there.”
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Having always wanted to become a lawyer, she took the advice of her academic advisor and decided to major in political science. Jill excelled in her studies and received Snow College’s Political Science Student of the Year Award. Some of Jill’s most memorable moments at Snow included playing on the Snow College Volleyball Team and becoming a “True Badger.” She finds herself thinking back on those funny memories of kissing random strangers beneath the bell tower to earn her “True Badger” title. These are the kinds of memories that bring a smile to Jill’s face when she thinks back on her experience at Snow.
After graduating from Snow, Diego completed a one-year internship with a Utah County tech startup company called ChatFunnels. He was then offered a position at Amazon as a software development engineer and successfully received his H-1B work visa.
Rodrigue’s educational journey began as his father— who had completed his Ph.D. in the United States and had a strong belief in higher education—encouraged Rodrigue to pursue a degree in the United States as well. Rodrigue was very hesitant at first but ultimately decided that Snow College would be a good fit for his academic goals. The prestige of Snow College in the area of student success, in addition to the low cost, were some of the factors that drew Rodrigue to the Rodrigueschool.had completed his first semester studying English and was halfway through his second semester in October of 2014 when there was another military coup back home in Burkina Faso. As a result, he lost commu nication with his family as well as the critical funding he needed from his father. The Center for Global Engagement at Snow College stepped in when they saw the news about Burkina Faso and provided much-needed financial relief. Rodrigue also found a job working at the Registrar’s Office on campus to help make ends meet. Despite these challenges, during his three years at Snow College, Rodrigue made many contributions to the school. He helped create the French club, served as president of the multicultural club, and received three associate degrees: one each in business, science, and art. After his graduation from Snow College, Rodrigue con tinued his education at Weber State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree, and went on to earn a Master of Business Administration degree as well. When asked what advice he would give to future interna tional students, Rodrigue said, “You always have to have faith. If you make the sacrifices and put in the work, it will all work out.”
While at Gunnison High School, Diego won a full-tui tion scholarship to Snow College, though he soon realized it would only cover in-state tuition and there was no way he could pay for the out-of-state portion of tuition. After coming to that unfortunate realization and completing his exchange program in Gunnison, Diego returned to Colombia and completed his high school diploma with plans to study at a university in Colombia soon after. Instead, Diego’s mother suggested that he use the scholarship that he was offered to offset the cost of attending Snow for just one semes ter. Diego decided to do just that. When he received a job as a math tutor shortly after arriving and had a successful first semester, his “one-semester plan” changed, and his family encouraged him to stay for another semester. His family’s encouragement continued, and Diego eventually earned a four-year bachelor’s degree in software engineering in May 2020.
Diego Vanegas Rodrigue Kissou Alumni SPOTLIGHT
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When asked what kind of advice he would give to future international students, Diego said, “Even when the chances are against you or the odds are not where you think they should be, just give it a shot. Just try.”
Diego Vanegas is a native of Colombia and had never really imagined himself leaving his small piece of the world. However, with some encouragement from his mother, Diego’s international journey began when he was selected for an all-expense-paid exchange program to attend high school in Gunnison, Utah for one year.
Burkina Faso is a West African country that has experienced political and economic turmoil for more than 20 years with civil wars, military coups, and other struggles. It also happens to be the homeland of Rodrigue Kissou, who began his higher education journey with Snow College in January of 2014.
The Emily Effect is a non-profit organi zation, co-founded by Eric Dyches, that provides resources to families and supports women who are suffering from perinatal mood disorders. Eric wants moms to know that they are not alone. The Emily Effect has helped countless women and continues to be an invaluable resource for moms everywhere.
Celebrities such as Johnny Cash, Liza Minnelli, and former US President George W. Bush own his artwork. Larry’s love for the Polynesian Islands as well as the American West are reflected in his art, which he continues to create from his studio in Ephraim, Utah.
After attending Snow, Larry graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in both composite music and art. He then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa, and then moved to Hawaii to continue his education. While there, he became a key member of the team that started the Polynesian Cultural Center, and he was the center’s first art director and theater production manager. After his time in Hawaii, Larry moved to South ern California and began his career as a performer. As a studio singer, Larry had the opportunity to perform on the Carol Burnett Show and perform with Sonny and Cher. He also toured Sweden with the Osmond Brothers and was one of the eight back-up singers who toured with the late Danny Kaye.
Eric Dyches attended Snow College from 1995-1996. He then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong. Upon returning, he married Emily Cook Dyches, also a Snow College alum (1995-1997), and together they had five children. After giving birth to their fifth child, Emily suffered from extreme postpartum depression. In 2016, she experienced a severe panic attack while riding in a car on the interstate. She jumped out of the vehicle and ran into oncoming traffic where she was hit by a semitruck, killing her instantly. This tragedy left a huge hole in the Dyches’ life but provided the opportunity to make a true difference. Thus, The Emily Effect was born.
To learn more about The Emily Effect, visit theemilyeffect.org. At the time, graduating from Snow College in 1956 seemed like a small accomplishment for Larry Nielson, but it proved to be the start he needed to prepare him for a lifetime of incredible achievements. Larry G. Nielson is a long-time Ephraim resident who can best be described as a Renaissance man. His talents include being an accomplished vocalist, artist, author, and photographer, just to name a few.
Though Larry had a prominent music career, he is best known for his artwork. His unique paintings on weath er-beaten barn wood are famous throughout the country and have been featured in many galleries and museums.
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When asked what influence Snow College had on his life, Larry said, “I’ll always be grateful for Snow College. It became a springboard for many remarkable experiences in my life. Most of all, it was the beginning of life-long friendships.”
Eric Dyches Larry Nielson
In addition to running The Emily Effect, Eric is the owner of Impact HR Group, a small, fractional human resources subcontracting firm. He married Leslie Monroe Huntsman Dyches, another Snow alum (1994-1996), and, combined, the two are proud parents of eight children.
Regarding Snow College, Eric says, “I didn’t stand out at Snow. I was more of a follower than a leader, but I was smart enough to watch those who were the standouts, and I learned from them. This put me on a path that led me to set higher and loftier goals because I wanted to be like the cool and exceptional people I met at Snow. Snow’s closeknit campus allows the student body to get to know many other students. This certainly benefited me as I was able to rub shoulders with so many capable individuals.”
Alumni SPOTLIGHT
Longtime Snow College supporter and current trustee Jeff Kahn generously sponsored the dinner, covering all costs of the event to ensure that the money raised would be applied directly to the newly established Richfield Endowed Scholarship Fund to support Richfield campus students. Many members of the community, alumni, and friends of the college attended to support students, making several donations to kickstart the endowed scholarship fund. This outpouring of support is a testament to the many friends of Snow College who share an interest in student success. Given the success of the dinner, Jeff is thrilled to sponsor the event again in the fall of 2022 to bring further financial support to students and to support the growth of the Richfield campus.
Supporting Technical Education in Rural Utah
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To make a Snow College education more affordable for local students and provide regional industries with skilled workers, many of the most popular technical education programs at the Richfield campus are offered at a reduced tution rate. Unfortunately, this is still not enough for some students. To help spread the news about the new and improved affordable technical education programs while also drawing community stakeholders, friends, and alumni together to support local students a generous supporter stepped up to sponsor a scholarship benefit dinner. The dinner was organized to support students who are interested in technical education programs on the Richfield campus and help make their educational dreams a reality through financial assistance.
By Janie Harris
Snow College Trustee Jeff Kahn addresses the crowd. President Stacee Yardley McIff thanks donors for their continued support.
The Snow College Richfield Campus is home to approx imately 600 students and touts the greatest opportunity for college growth. The college is committed to supporting this growth and recently brought on board a new vice pres ident of Technical Education and Workforce Development to support and develop technical education programming and economic development for the region. Merging the Utah System of Higher Education’s degree-granting insti tutions and Utah’s technical colleges last year, Snow has proudly taken on the role of being central Utah’s technical college, while remaining a degree-granting institution.
SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 202230 These 40 distinguished young alumni honorees were selected by the Snow College Alumni Association as repre senting alumni under 40 years old who have accomplished a noteworthy level of personal and professional achievement following attendance at Snow College. Z. GRAy Adams (’18) Audio Engineer The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Rachel Allred (’14) Workplace Operations, Culture, & Experience Manager Criteo Matthew Harris (’17) Journalist Sanpete News Sarah Bradshaw (’11) Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner BambooHR Chad Johnson (’10) Director Admissionsof Utah Valley University Jaden Anderson (’16) Finance Specialist Hill Air Force Base Olivia Hanson Carr (’18) Academic Advisor Utah State University Desiree Wright Coombs (’08) Clinical Pharmacist HealthcareIntermountain Janey DennisChristensen(’19) Elevate StrategistMarketing FMG Suite Riley Argyle (’15) Global Analyst Nature's ProductsSunshine Sean Baker (’11) Investigations Team Leader American Express Jackson Kelley (’11) Software Engineer Robinhood Eric Johansen (’14) Marketing & Public Coordinator Relations Southern UniversityUtah Stephanie Barton (’10) Graphic Designer I-Four Media Brady Hurst (’08) Enterprise Account Executive Podium Stephanie Olson Jensen (’17) Wholesale Manager & Brand Rep Moor Fulfillment Russell Coons (’12) Project Engineer City of Farmington Krystle Johnson Gillam (’17) Marketing Manager Mo'Bettahs Matt Ence (’09) Pharmacist University of Utah Health 40UNDER40 Alissa CookstonDrummond(’11) Talent SpecialistBranding HealthEquity
2022 | SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE 31 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THIS RECOGNITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE SNOW COLLEGE ALUMNI OFFICE AT 435-283-7060 OR ALUMNI@SNOW.EDU. Visit our website: snow.edu/advancement/alumni to see previous issues PREVIOUS HONOREES CAN BE FOUND IN THE SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE ARCHIVE. Brooklyn Smout (’16) 3D Mapping and Modeling Geologist USGS & NGS Chelsea Davies Talbot (’04) Senior HR Director Envision Home Health & Hospice Garret Moyle (’12) Customer Success Manager Coalition, Inc. Ty Murphy (’18) Defensive Scouting Assistant Washington State University McKenzie Stauffer (’15) Executive Producer of Fresh Living KUTV 2 News Daniel Wilson (’16) Clinical Specialist Abbott Maurice Talley ('12) Human CoordinatorResources CommunityColumbus Center Cayo Mattos (’17) Chief OfficerFinancial PolyMaterials App, LLC Amanda Peterson (’16) Veterinary Technician Assistant BluePearl Emergency & Specialty Hospital Christian Stewart (’12) Growth InvestorEquity Accel-KKR Jacob Wimmer (’18) Area Manager Amazon Sydney Money (’19) Technical Writer My Girlfiend's Quilt Shoppe Josh Schnurr (’14) Operational Excel lence Specialist Solcius Amy Sorensen Romney (’13) Marketing Content Manager Prov, Inc. Keeshia RodgersChristensen(’12) Clinical Pharmacist U of U Health Hospitals & Clinics Jennifer Stewart (’03) Family PractitionerNurse University of Utah Alexa Evans Wright (’16) Marketing Automa tion Specialist BambooHR Sydnee Shiner (’20) General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sarah Taggart (’15) New CoordinatorPatient GeneralMassachusettsHospital Zach Hunsaker (’17) Analyst HGGC Due to the changing nature of employment, some honorees may have since changed employment and their employment information may no longer be accurate. Information is accurate at the time of publication, though we are unable to guarantee accuracy of an alumni’s claimed job title and employer.
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Mr. A. & Kristine Tatton Taylor* Leland & Phyllis Thompson & Mrs. Richard W. Wheeler Armount E. Wilson*
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The*DeceasedYoung*Heritage Society is a distinctive group of friends who carries on a tradition of philan thropy at Snow College through including the college in their estate plans. The college extends its warm appreciation to these indi viduals, who make known their thoughtful gift intentions through charitable bequests, life income plans, insurance gifts, and charita ble trusts. For more information on the Heri tage Society, please contact the Snow College Foundation at 435-283-7060.
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& Mrs. Stephen D. & Margaret Taylor Mr. Roger H. Thompson Dr. Edgar J. Thompson Dr. & Mrs. Brent & Janis Thorne Ms. Jane Thorpe Ms. Gail Washington Mr. Monte J. Willardsen Dr. & Mrs. H. James & Janet Williams Mr. & Mrs. David R. Willmore Mr. Clinton Winters Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Kathy Wyatt Mr. Jared Young Dee Anderson* Mr. & Mrs. Elliot J. Anderson Eva Beal CharlesMs.AnonymousAnderson*(3)KariArnoldsen&Marjorie Atkinson Roger* & Pamela Baker Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. & Marjorie Bennion Ralph & DeOra Blackham* Mr. & Mrs. Morris O. Casperson Gerald G. Cazier* Randy & Claudean Cox Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. Crouch Gerald J. & LuAnn Day Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Nancy Foote Debra Gardner Afton M. Hansen* Ms. Cyndi Henningson Loree T. Hickman* Mr. & Mrs. David Higham Seth & Maurine Horne* Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Debbie* Howard Marsha Anne Hunter Irwin* Dr. Claudia P. Jarrett Bruce & LaRue Jennings* Glen S. Larson* Mr. & Mrs. Phillip M. Murray Melvin R. Olsen* Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Kathy Peterson Mr. Jack F. Peterson Kathleen Peterson Lucy A. Phillips* Ms. Mary K. Peterson Jewell J. & Dorothea LaRue Jensen Rasmussen* Mrs. Marjorie Riley* Lynn F. & Karen Schiffman Mr. Lloyd Smith* Bruce & Cindy Snow Mark & LeAnn Stoddard William "Bill" & Marjorie Stringham* Dr. James
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Bill met his sweetheart, Marjorie Armstrong, at age 14 and they were inseparable. After graduating from Manti High School, they both attended Snow College. Bill gradu ated in five quarters and then served an LDS mission to the Northern States. After Snow College, Marjorie continued her education at Utah State College and Merrill Palmer Institute in Detroit, Michigan, where she majored in early childhood and elementary education. They were married December 27, 1961 in the Manti LDS Temple. While they lived in St. George from 1964 through 1969, Bill and Marjorie adopted their first two children, Margaret and Douglas. They adopted their third child, Matthew, while living in Bountiful, Utah. Marjorie was a life-long educator and spent over 25 years in the Davis School District, teaching kindergarten and 2nd grade. She loved watching her students learn, explore, and grow. She also developed lifelong friendships among her teaching colleagues and was honored for her exemplary contributions in education. Marjorie retired in 1996 after 30 years of dedicated service and outstanding accomplishments. Bill attended BYU, earning a master's degree in English. He taught English at Dixie College for four years and served as the chairman of the English department. In 1969, Bill attended the University of Utah to pursue a PhD. He was the founding Director of the U of U Davis County Program for Higher Education and was instru mental in creating the Bountiful Art Center. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in higher educa tion administration in 1973. While he was directing the Davis U program, Bill began consulting part time and teaching writing for Shipley Associates. He eventually left the University of Utah to work full time for Shipley. He began teaching writing workshops throughout the United States and other countries, and then moved into other areas of the company until finally serving as its senior vice president until 1995.
William "bill" and Marjorie Stringham
William "Bill" Clair Stringham passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021. His wife of 59 years, Marjorie Arm strong Stringham, missed Bill every day, and after eight short months apart, Marjorie passed away on May 3, 2022, reunit ing them together again forever.
Bountiful was their home for 27 years, but after retiring, Bill and Marjorie built their dream home in Woodland Hills, Utah. Here, they discovered a fantastic group of friends, including "The Over the Hills Angels," who loved to explore the beautiful mountains and deserts in their RVs and on their four-wheelers. In addition to exploring every corner of Utah, Bill and Marjorie explored the world together, finding theymakingprovidingadventures,service,andfriendswhereverwent.BillandMarjoriehad a deep love for Snow College. Because of the influence Snow had on their lives, they chose to include the college in their will to leave a legacy of learning. The Bill and Marjorie Stringham Scholarship Endowment is now established and will support students for generations to come.
1936-2021
Bill was born February 3, 1939 in Manti, Utah to Alton Ezra Stringham and Lola Lucy Clyde Pritchett Stringham. Marjorie was born four months later and seven miles away on June 1, 1939 in Ephraim, Utah to Curtis James Armstrong and Melba Kotter Armstrong. Both Bill and Marjorie loved growing up in Sanpete County where they learned the value of family, hard work, and the fun of life in the country. They enjoyed camping, fishing, and sight-seeing trips with their families and treasured these memories their whole lives.
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Bill and Marjorie are survived by their daughter, Margaret (Nate) Millward, son, Doug (Milaka) Stringham, son, Matt Stringham, seven grandchildren and their spouses, and six great grandchildren, plus an extraordinary extended family who loved and adored them.
IN MEMORIAM
Jerry Keith Good, 1964 – February 9, 2022
Sheryl
Maxine (Garbe) Stevenson Shepherd, 1948 – July 29, 2021
Connie Jean (Hill) Haddon, 1970 – May 21, 2022
Elijah
Bradley Grant
Sherry Argyle, 1995 – December 16, 2021
Norma (Seely) Larsen, 1946 – August 27, 2021
ATTENDEES
Florence Katie (Olsen) Judkins, 1955 – October 17, 2021
Benjamin Ronald Brown, 2003 – January 21, 2022
Madge
Dean Bevin Powell Jr., 1958 – July 6, 2021
SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 202234 July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 IN MEMORIAM ALUMNI* Mary Macia (Sells) Christiansen 1945 – January 21, 2022
Toni (Stock) Anderson – March 24, 2022 Barrow – July 27, 2021 – January 20, 2022 (Winterbottom) Beckstead – December 25, 2021 Niel Biggs – January 16, 2022 Bishop – August 14, 2021 B. (Kennedy) – March 20, 2022 Martin Black – July 31, 2021
Doris Elaine (Keller) Gardner, 1952 – June 18, 2022
William “Bill” Clair Stringham, 1959 – September 18, 2021
Linda Fay (Minchey) Jones, 1989 – March 8, 2022
Betty
Stephanie (Hill) Hagen, 2005 – April 21, 2022
Glen Stanley Anderson, 1957 – July 14, 2021
Aleesha (Stuart) Bailey, 1997 – August 2, 2021
Bonnie Marlene (Anderson) Olson, 1953 – April 16, 2022
Marjorie (Armstrong) Stringham, 1959 – May 3, 2022
Bevin Ace Blackham, 1968 – April 14, 2022
Jessica Anne (Donaldson) Gilson, 2018 – February 6, 2022
Taylor
Murrell Waynard Lyman, 1960 – July 9, 2021
Neal Vance Allen, 1986 – January 28, 2022
Joseph Giles Christensen, 1962 – August 5, 2021
Jesse Lloyd Walker Jr., 1961 – July 2, 2021
Maurice
Teven Christensen – September 24, 2021 Louise (Poulson) Clark – May 6, 2022 (Wood) Coleman – December 8, 2021 N. Curtis – January 17, 2022
Joshua Duncan Abercrombie – October 14, 2021 Teri’i Matahiuka Ah-Sha – February 27, 2022
Donald “Pat” Holbrook, 1950 – April 7, 2022
Michael R. Lund Sr., 1958 – June 1, 2022
Marsha Lee (Grange) Fuhriman, 1972 – September 28, 2021
Sally (Warrick) Holbrook, 1973 – October 7, 2021
Curt Donnell Spencer, 1975 – November 25, 2021
Norma Mary (Anderson) Bodily – September 18, 2021
Jay
Kirk Melvin Anderson, 1975 – February 1, 2022
Jerry
Michalak Hedwig, 2005 – December 25, 2021
Dennis Hatch Rosier, 1959 - February 9, 2022
Wallace Frank Ballow, 1961 – February 2, 2022
Dennis A. Coates, 1964 – January 4, 2022
Lindsey Leigh (Broadhead) Davidson, 2002 – August 3, 2021
Ethlyn Jean
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Roland J. Beck, 1949 – March 24, 2022
Teresa
Carolyn June (Thomson) Crabb, 1951 – June 2, 2022
Lory Jean (Fuller) Pratt, 1978 – January 19, 2022
Ronald Darr Hughes, 1969 – May 15, 2022
Jeralee (Ross) Frandsen, 1963 – December 29, 2021
Thomas Garth Borg – October 4, 2021 (DeMill) Bouvang – January 27, 2022 Jean (Jackson) Case – February 22, 2022 Elmo Christensen – October 12, 2021 Marie Christensen – March 9, 2022
Renee
Dr. Lynn Dean, 1962 – July 23, 2021
Bonnie
Jerri LaRae (Hunt) Ivie, 1996 – April 20, 2022
Gail Jean (Hamblin) Hutchison, 1949 – July 10, 2021
Jack R. Steck, 1955 – July 10, 2021
Thomas Elliot Anderson, 1958 – April 8, 2022
Penny Carol (Jorgensen) Oakeson, 1987 – May 18, 2022
Elaine June (Anderson) Holman, 1954 – March 13, 2022
Wilfred
Brandon Glen Baker, 1995 – September 1, 2021
Curtis Bylund Kjar, 1963 – February 10, 2022
Paulette (Fitzgerald) Erickson, 1972 – December 15, 2021
Hume LaRell Sparks, 1948 – June 3, 2022
Newell Kay Rymer, 1948 – November 12, 2021
Steven Howard Peterson, 1963 – January 21, 2022
Steven Garn Rasmussen, 1964 – August 9, 2021 Richard Lee Burr, 1966 – February 28, 2022
Jaden Shane
Ross Leon Bumgardner, 1960 – June 8, 2022
Mona Rae Whitehead (Anderson) Nielsen, 1949 – July 14, 2021
Lorel “Goodie” M. Goodwin, 1950 – July 9, 2021
Elaine (Barton) Allred, 1954 – April 29, 2022
Khylie Jade Baton
Jeffray Carl Carver, 1978 – July 26, 2021
Mack Lemore Wilkey, 1950 – February 9, 2022
2022 | SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE 35 IN MEMORIAM July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Kathleen (Lester) Dalton – September 21, 2021 Stephanie D. (Jensen) Diamond – August 27, 2021 Briggs MacRae Dorian-Lawrence – January 5, 2022 Stephane Lynn (Dodds) Dummar – December 12, 2021 Diane (Wiser) Dunn – November 14, 2021 Pearl (Hatch) Dustin – January 13, 2022 John Sheldon Ellett – September 15, 2021 Nancy Ann Fowkes – March 7, 2022 Kendall Ray Frandsen – August 10, 2021 Michael Paul Funk – February 19, 2022 Thomas Milton Garfield – October 1, 2021 Glenn William Greenhalgh – July 5, 2021 Lantz LeVoy Hansen – October 24, 2021 Joye Alice (Hansen) Hanson – August 3, 2021 Don Lewis Harding – November 17, 2021 Ted Hougaard – February 17, 2022 Leon Hurst – July 27, 2021 Lenore (Allred) Johansen – August 27, 2021 Kaelyn Johnson – May 3, 2022 Udell Elliot Jolley – May 26, 2022 Ray Jorgen Jorgensen – September 2, 2021 Ruth (Anderson) Keller – July 5, 2021 Kris Andrew Kimball – April 4, 2022 Mary Jan (Winkel) Littlewood – March 30, 2022 Raymond M. Louder – September 5, 2021 Nanette (Chapman) Loveday – April 5, 2022 Jesse Vincent Lund – March 17, 2022 Mafatini Taimane-Laititi Mafatini III – October 3, 2021 Martha Lucile (Larsen) Manning – March 8, 2022 Lee Measom – May 14, 2022 Carla Lee (Peterson) Mickelson – May 25, 2022 Nikolas Warren Monroe – October 22, 2021 Paul Anthony Murawski – March 27, 2022 Don Ray Nelson – January 28, 2022 Halethea Ann (Orgill) Nez – July 26, 2021 David “Gus” Udell Nielsen – October 5, 2021 Adam Clair Paulsen – September 26, 2021 Keith Blake Peterson – December 31, 2021 Terry Reid – February 8, 2022 Eric Brooks Ridenour – November 29, 2021 Shelley (Harmon) Skelton – March 23, 2022 Daryl Dee Sondrup – January 8, 2022 Stephanie Leila (Cook) Stevens – October 20, 2021 Robert Henry Strawn – September 28, 2021 Patricia (Burdick) Taylor – September 2, 2021 Kent L. Teeples – August 20, 2021 Rodney Lawrence Whitlock – July 20, 2021 Carla Jean (Hansen) Wilkins – June 24, 2022 Sheldon Paul Willardson – April 9, 2022 Mark A. Woolf – June 14, 2022 FRIENDS Glen LeRoy Anderson – March 1, 2022 ElRay Balls – November 4, 2021 Geraldine (McCarthy) Clark – March 19, 2022 Cecil Ross Cutler – February 9, 2022 T. Dewayne Dazley – July 26, 2021 Joyce Caroline Denison – March 23, 2022 Joel Richard Erickson – October 28, 2021 Barry Lee Fillmore – January 15, 2022 Shirley (Ewell) Jackman – August 23, 2021 George Ellis Jeppesen – February 7, 2022 Ralph Alma Lund – October 3, 2021 Alma Gray Magleby – February 3, 2022 June (Mayer) Morris – July 23, 2021 Kurt Ned Sorenson – March 5, 2022 Please contact the Advancement Office to notify us of alumni who have passed away. Phone: 435-283-7060 Email: alumni@snow.edu Mail: Snow College Advancement Office 150 College Ave, Box 1033 Ephraim, UT 84627 Please visit our In Memoriam web page for a list of previous acknowledgments: snow.edu/alumni/ inmemoriam. *Listed alphabetically by graduation year - includes graduates of Snow High School
Mr. & Mrs. John R. & Merrilin Gassman
GOLDPARTNERS
Dr. & Mrs. Matthew L. & Lisa M. Hansen
We extend our sincerest gratitude to our wonderful donors. Every gift makes a difference at Snow College. The Snow College Donor Report is produced by the Snow College Foundation in conjunction with the Snow College Office of Advancement. Every effort has been made to present an accurate donor listing from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. If your name has been omitted or erroneously listed, we sincerely apologize and ask that you advise us so we may correct our records. You can contact the Snow College Foundation at 435-283-7060.
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