Magazine BUILDING ON a TRADITIOn OF EXCELLENCE D EPHRAIM, UTAH SINCE 1888
the new
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Issue No. 1, Fall / Winter 2011-2012
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Welcome BY Scott L Wyatt, President - Snow College
I am pleased to introduce the inaugural issue of Snow College Magazine. I hope this publication will give
alumni and friends an opportunity to keep in touch with one another and be informed of the many changes and developments at Snow College.
Once again, Snow College’s Ephraim and Richfield campuses are full of activity as students return for a new
school year. In Ephraim, the campus is especially busy, as construction crews work on the College’s first new student housing complex in 43 years. This beautiful complex is being built in an Arts and Crafts, Prairie style that fits with the college’s historic character and will be ready for students by next fall. This building will be a major component of the College’s new gateway, which will feature a new sign and lampposts on both sides of the street. Those driving east on College Avenue will truly feel that they have entered a distinct place.
In addition to giving Snow College a more prominent physical presence, we have been working to ensure that
our presence as a top institution of higher education is felt within the state. Currently, the biggest issue in higher education is return on investment. In the current economic climate, people want to know how their money is being spent and what they are receiving from a financial investment in education. We have been hard at work showing the Utah Legislature, the Board of Regents, and others in the state the value of a Snow College education.
When compared to other colleges and universities in the state, Snow College fares
very well. Our graduation rate is 47 percent, which is higher than all other regional
Snow College
universities or two-year colleges in the state. However, Snow College’s goal is not just to
ranks among
graduate students, but to see that they transfer to a four-year institution. Some students
the top 10%
transfer before graduating; if those students are added into the equation, the completion rate jumps to 78.6 percent. Using this figure, Snow College has the highest completion rate in the state, and this number still does not include numerous career and technical
of two-year U.S. colleges
education students who complete one-year certificate programs.
Snow College is also one of the most successful schools of its kind in the nation. In April, the Aspen Institute
College Excellence Program named Snow College among the top 10 percent of two-year colleges in the United States. This is an honor that we neither lobbied for nor applied for; it was based solely on our academic merits.
We have also been working on fulfilling the mission of Snow College by enhancing the services the school pro-
vides. We have been developing a four-year degree in Commercial Music, which is a combined technical education and fine arts degree. A proposal for this degree went through the Faculty Senate and our Board of Trustees and is currently under consideration by the state Board of Regents. We have also been more engaged with economic development and workforce preparation in our six-county service area. We have acquired the economic development plan for each county, we have met with all of the economic development directors in the area, and we have had working sessions with business and industry leaders in each county. We are also developing a plan to encourage entrepreneurship and help small businesses succeed in rural Utah.
Thanks to the work of dedicated instructors, hard-working staff, and wonderful students and alumni who make
a mark in the communities where they reside, Snow College’s presence is being felt throughout Utah, the nation, and the world. As we strive to develop new offerings and improve our current programs, we know that Snow College will continue to be among the country’s most innovative, affordable, and successful two-year colleges.
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BUILDING ON a TRADITIOn OF EXCELLENCE D EPHRAIM, UTAH SINCE 1888
Snow College Alumni Association’s New President
table of contents President’s Welcome............................................ 1
DeVere Day
Alumni Association Message............................... 2 Karen H. Huntsman Library................................. 4 Mormon Pioneer Heritage Institute......................9 Snow College Athletics Update........................... 1 0 2011 Distinquished Alumni................................14 Performing Arts Schedule...................................16 Alumni Update...................................................17 New Residence Suites..........................................20 In Memoriam.....................................................21 Annual Report of Giving.....................................22
I am very excited to be serving as the new Snow College
Alumni Association president. Those who know me can attest to my passion and love for Snow College, which is the
Publisher Snow College Office of Advancement 150 E. College Avenue Ephraim, UT 84627 Editorial contributors Alicia Blain
product of the many great experiences I have had on campus as a student and in my return visits as an alumnus.
During my two years as a member of the Alumni Asso-
Robert Nielson Emily Peterson Travis Schiffman Art Direction / Design Royter Snow Design
ciation, I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and visit with many Snow College alumni. It is clear from these conversations that most alumni share my affection for Snow
Snow College Magazine is published annually in the fall by Snow College. Opinions expressed within this magazine are not necessarily those of Snow College administration. Copyright © 2011 by Snow College.
College. As an alumni association, we are trying to reach out and offer activities that will help you keep the passion for Snow College vibrant. Let me share a list of activities spon-
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the Alumni Association has provided supporting activities.
Snow College Alumni Association President DeVere Day, Class of ‘99
Career Day —
During spring semester of 2011, the Alumni
in the annual Top of the Mountains Bowl. The Alumni Association
Association and the student officers organized a career day at Snow
sponsors a tent where alumni can gather, mingle, enjoy great food
College. This activity brought many alumni back to campus to staff
and giveaways, and then watch an always entertaining, and often
booths about their careers and provided current students the op-
heart-stopping, football game.
portunity to interact, ask questions, and learn more about specific
career fields in which they were interested.
instrumental in putting together the Alumni Avalanche, an online
and print newsletter that keeps us as alumni informed of the many
Salt Lake Bees Game
— For the past two years, the Alumni
Alumni Avalanche
— The Advancement Office has been
Association has sponsored a Snow College Night at the Salt Lake
happenings at Snow College. The Avalanche contains articles about
Bees. This is not only an opportunity to bring your family to watch
current and former Snow College individuals and a calendar of cam-
a minor league ballgame, but is also a great setting in which to
pus events.
mingle with Snow College friends. Last year, the alumni president,
Alumni Spotlight
Holly Penrod, threw out the first pitch. This year, they had the Snow
monthly spotlight at http://www.snow.edu/alumni/spotlight/index.html.
College section lead the crowd in “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
You can read about former Badgers and what they are up to now.
during the seventh inning stretch.
Homecoming
— The Snow College Alumni Association has
— Recently, the alumni website has added a
Snow College Magazine
— The Alumni Association is
very excited about the first issue of Snow College Magazine. We
been a big supporter of Homecoming. It is a great reason to come
hope that this publication will help alumni catch up on Snow
back to campus and support the nationally ranked Badgers each
College events and receive updates on their fellow graduates. We
year. It has been a highlight for my family and especially for my
believe that the premiere issue marks the beginning of another great
kids. The Alumni Association has provided food and/or games for
Snow College tradition.
alumni and their families. We also take time at halftime to recognize
the recently selected distinguished alumni.
nect with you and to provide you with the ability to connect to each
Distinguished Alumnus
— During the year, the Alumni
As an alumni association, our desire is to reach out and con-
other, both on campus and off. We love to see and interact with you
Association receives nominations for the Snow College Distin-
and hope we will see you soon at one of our upcoming events. We
guished Alumnus Award. We carefully review and select recipients
realize that many of you live far from the Snow College campus or
from the many deserving candidates. During Homecoming, we have
other event locations, making it difficult for you to attend activities.
the privilege of inviting distinguished alumni and their families to
We hope you still feel part of our Badger family through the Snow
campus to be recognized. It is amazing to hear from these individu-
College Magazine, the Alumni Avalanche, and the alumni website.
als how integral Snow College has been in their lives.
Top of the Mountains Bowl
— The Snow College Foot-
ball Team has played host to a number of teams around the country
We are always looking for ways to better serve you as an
alumni association. If you have suggestions, please email me at alumnipresident@snow.edu with any feedback. Go Badgers!
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A New Gift of Learning The Recently Dedicated
Karen H. Huntsman
Library
traditions of the past — a focus on the future
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a need for the latest technologies, Snow College has the
hunger that comes from so much studying! Next to the café
unique challenge of embracing change without sacrificing
lies the entrance to the library’s state-of-the-art auditorium.
the commitment to tradition that has been a major element
Adjustable partitions give the auditorium great flexibility,
of the College’s success. Recent additions to the Snow Col-
allowing it to be used as one or two rooms. The auditorium
lege campus, such as the new Karen H. Huntsman Library,
also enjoys rich technology, including ceiling-mounted
show a commitment to the traditions of the past as well as
digital projections, wireless Internet, electrical connections
a focus on the future.
near each seat, a computer, and a DVD/Blu-Ray player,
making the possibilities endless for classroom use and
aced with record enrollment, continuing growth, and
Dedicated on November 1, 2010, the library sits di-
is a café that serves a variety of food, bound to tame the
rectly south of the Noyes Building, as if the two structures were twins. As Librarian Jon Ostler puts it, the library has “a traditional exterior with a contemporary interior.” The oolite limestone on the outside of the building was quarried locally in Mayfield, and the roof features a shake shingle look. The building boasts beautiful grounds, a balcony, a terrace garnished with plants, and a watering drip system designed in Israel.
Just inside of the north entrance is a large, horizon-
tal section of the library referred to as “the Arcade,” even though there are no coin-operated video games there. This area contains chairs and tables and remains open many evenings until 1 a.m. to allow students some flexibility with studying and other social activities. Inside the arcade area 4
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Motorized shelving on rolling tracks optimizes space.
The newly completed Karen H. Huntsman Library faces the Noyes Building and is similar in character and style.
The library’s main level houses the new book col-
lection and a front room quaintly referred to as the “Living Room,” where one can’t help but feel invited to sit on cozy chairs and open a book, relaxing near the magnificent natural gas fireplace made from fossiliferous limestone, quarried in Morocco. Students also enjoy booth seats as they study on this level and peruse the DVD collection.
The basement level of the library can be one of the
busiest. Students frequently make use of the 15 group Computer labs are rich in technology and study space.
study rooms, where everything is modular and flexible to meet the needs of different group sizes and activities. The floor surface sits above the basement foundation
many other activities.
and is flexible to allow for future wiring installations
Near the circulation desk in the center of the floor
as needs change and grow. This area features a student
sits the prized pocket watch of Erastus Snow, proudly
lab and production center with the latest in high-end
displayed in a breathtaking case crafted by Snow Col-
computer equipment to create both printed and visual
lege faculty from the Art and Building Construction
projects. The basement also houses the Library Class-
departments. Art projects that include a 3D map of San-
room, a 64-workstation area where each station is
pete County, replicas of local shoolhouses, and a history
equipped with either a desktop PC or a laptop computer.
of Snow College are currently in production. Completion
The tables are completely modular, and the “nestable”
of these projects is tentatively scheduled for December.
chairs fit nicely into the workstations or can be stacked
These exhibits will be featured throughout the library.
together to optimize the use of space.
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A PLACE OF STUDY AND Learning
The library’s main lobby “living room” offers a welcoming space with a lounge area and fireplace.
The library’s second floor is home to the main bulk
tion, progress, and growth, Snow College has not aban-
of books, but they are not housed on ordinary shelving.
doned the library’s previous home.
The high-density, compact shelving could affectionately
be called the “stacks on tracks.” Books glide along motor-
ing the Lucy A. Phillips Building as a remodeled space
ized tracks, and under the watchful eye of safety sensors,
for teaching and learning. This building is now home to
the tracks squeeze together when not in use. To access a
state-of-the-art classrooms that are used by students in
particular section, one need only press a directional button
many disciplines. It also houses the testing center, technol-
to shift the shelves to the desired position. This system is
ogy/broadcast classrooms, and offices for the Information
On August 18, 2011, a ceremony was held dedicat-
the envy of many librarians in the state. The second floor
Technology Department.
also draws attention of library facilitators from other areas
because of its comma-shaped tables that fit together to
Phillips, who was a revered and respected member of the
form circles or other desired shapes.
Snow College faculty for many years. In future years, other
teaching faculty will be honored in the Lucy A. Phillips
These unusual tables, along with portable whiteboards,
contribute to the flexibility of the floor without sacrificing
The building continues to bear the name of Lucy A.
Building, as well.
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any functional use of the space. A balcony on the north side of the library at this level faces the Noyes Building, and the beautiful outdoor terrace on the east side is a huge draw for many campus and community events.
Students looking for a quiet area to read or study
may find themselves on the top floor. Four skylights allow plenty of natural light to illuminate this area of the library, lifting one’s spirits and adding to the quiet, relaxing environment that is conducive to deep study. Study groups may find themselves in the 12’ X12’ group study rooms or a seminar room that can house 20 people.
While the new library shows a commitment to tradiGroup study rooms and a seminar room are found on the library’s top floor.
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Library
Classrooms and study areas are found throughout the library.
From top to bottom, the new Karen H. Huntsman Library is designed with technology in mind. Students can access this technology throughout the day and late into the evening.
The library’s state-of-the-art auditorium is an ideal location for classes and other activities.
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Mormon Pioneer Heritage Institute
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at Snow College In Central and Southern Utah, traces
helping local communities with historic preservation efforts,
of pioneer history are everywhere.
tourism.
This pioneer home,
located at 25 S.
Unfortunately, it may be hard to find them, because they lie hidden in old
and strengthening economic development through heritage The Institute will sponsor many activities to accom-
plish this mission, including gathering the oral and written
100 E. in Ephraim,
histories of early settlers and providing various educational
was originally the
programs throughout the MPNHA.
home of Charles and
Caroline Whitlock.
Roger Baker, interim director of the MPHI, says that the
idea for the MPHI was generated on a tour of the MPNHA
Roger Baker,
along Highway 89, which took place about a year ago.
director of the
Everywhere he visited, he asked residents about the stories
MPHI, renovated
they are covered by new buildings and
of the Mormon pioneers and others who settled the area.
the home.
developments. A new undertaking at Snow
interested in people learning the stories,” he said. However,
books or deserted homes, or because
College hopes to help students and area residents discover local history and pass
“Every person I talked to about the stories seemed really when Baker asked if he could place the journals and written histories in the Huntsman Library at Snow College, they were hesitant. “They wanted people to read them, but they wanted to keep them,” he said.
This experience helped Baker realize the importance
of collecting and digitizing pioneer histories. Through the
their findings on to future generations.
MPHI, oral and written histories will be gathered. They will
Once the written histories have been digitized, they will be
The Snow College Board of Trustees and the Utah Com-
missioner of Higher Education recently approved the establishment of the Mormon Pioneer Heritage Institute (MPHI), which is headquartered on Snow College’s Ephraim campus. The MPHI is the academic center of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA), a six-county area
(Garfield, Kane, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne) along the Highway 89 Corridor in Central and Southern Utah. The MPHI envisions a multi-faceted mission that includes studying the role played by Mormon pioneers in the MPNHA,
be maintained online at the Mountain West Digital Library. returned to their owners. Snow College students can assist in the effort by collecting, editing, and digitizing the stories. Baker says that this activity will give students a hands-on experience with history that they do not usually receive in the classroom. “If students themselves preserve and collect the stories, it’s even more significant than someone standing in front of a class and [relating the stories],” he said.
The Institute also plans to provide various educational
offerings. Courses will range from one-day seminars offered in towns along the Highway 89 Corridor to interdisciplinary
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courses that are part of the Snow College curriculum. This May, the Institute sponsored a Scandinavian Heritage Conference as part of the annual Scandinavian Heritage Festival in Ephraim. The conference featured academic and family history presentations as well as humor of the time period. In the future, Baker stated, he would like to see the conference expand to sessions on the Native American perspective on pioneer settlement.
Baker believes that area residents, Snow College students
included, should take the time to understand and appreciate the area’s history. Baker has restored two pioneer homes in Sanpete County, and these experiences have given him a greater understanding of the people who helped shape the area. He restored a house in Ephraim that belonged to Charles Whitlock, who was one of Ephraim’s first pioneer settlers. In the course of his research, Baker learned that Whitlock spoke Native American languages and was a negotiator at the end of the Blackhawk War. “People come into the community and move into a house and have no idea that their house was built upon one of the
ATHLETICS UPDATE By Robert Nielson, Athletic Director
battle sites of the Blackhawk War,” he said. It is only through sharing these stories and passing them on that future residents will know of the area’s rich history, he added.
Baker, who taught English at Snow College and BYU for
35 years, is operating the Institute on a temporary basis. One of the Institute’s next steps, he says, is to better integrate it into Snow College by having a faculty member take the reins. He also expects to see more collaboration between the MPHI and the communities within the MPNHA. The MPHI also plans to collaborate with the Traditional Building Skills Institute (TBSI), a unique program at Snow College that trains students in traditional building skills to ensure the preservation of these
The 2011-12 athletic season is off
valuable techniques.
Baker encourages alumni, area residents, and students to
visit the Lucy Phillips Collection at the Karen H. Huntsman Library to see the historic documents, photographs, and artifacts in the collection. Additionally, anyone with historic documents or stories of the area’s past is encouraged to share those items with the MPHI.
to a great start! We are excited about the student athletes who have arrived on campus. Our coaches are prepared to teach and motivate these athletes, and
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we look forward to a competitive year in each of our sports. We welcome Documents from the early history of Snow College, such as student publications, are part of the Karen H. Huntsman Library’s special collection.
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all to join the excitement and support these players and coaches. The following update provides an outlook for each of the teams competing this fall.
Athletics
Football Snow College’s football program has embarked on a new beginning in 2011. Taking over as head football coach is longtime offensive coordinator, Tyler Hughes. Hughes has been at Snow College since 2004 and is no stranger to the success of the football program. Four new coaches on the defensive staff include Britt Maughan—defensive coordinator/safeties, Shane Hunter—defensive line, Robert Takeno—linebackers, and Joey Schrader—cornerbacks. These
Football Schedule
coaches give the Badgers a new feel and new energy, and they are helping to build upon an outstanding football tradition. The Badgers have also returned a number of standout players from 2010: Adam Eastman (QB), Clayton Christensen (S), Alamoti Vaenuku (RB), and John Mahe (LB). “The journey for these players and coaches has begun. We look forward to the challenges that are presented and are proud to be a part of Snow College,” said Coach Hughes. The football team is currently ranked fourth in the National Junior
2011
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Opponent
Sep 3 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 23 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 12 Dec 3
Mesa Community College (AZ) Georgia Military College Pima Community College (AZ) Air Force Academy J.V. (CO) Glendale Community College (AZ) Phoenix College (AZ) Mesa Community College (AZ) Eastern Arizona College Scottsdale Community College (AZ) Arizona Western College (Homecoming) New Mexico Military Institute Top of the Mountains Bowl (at Rio Tinto Stadium)
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volleyball This is an exciting year for Snow College Volleyball. The combination of an exceptional freshman class and the leadership of a talented and experienced
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College Athletic Association’s poll and is undefeated after six games. Volleyball Schedule
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Opponent
Time
Aug 20 Aug 26-27 Sept 2-3 Sept 16-17 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 30 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 13 Oct 15 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 28 Nov 4-5 Nov 17-19
Mesa State Scrimmage Southern Idaho Invitational Salt Lake Community Tournament Western Wyoming Tournament Southern Idaho North Idaho Eastern Utah Colorado Northwesten Salt Lake Community North Idaho Southern Idaho Colorado Northwestern Eastern Utah Salt Lake Community Region 18b Tournament National Tournament Council Bluffs, IA
7 pm 3 pm 7 pm 3 pm 3 pm TBA TBA
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core of sophomores deliver a very competitive team. Sophomore all-conference outside player, Niurka Toribio, leads a group of explosive hitters in an exciting, crowd pleasing, up-tempo style of play. Our quick and explosive attacks are supported by a strong defense and serve
receive. Powerful attacks, solid defense, and a deep bench make the 2011 Badgers a strong contender in the nationally dominant Scenic West Conference.
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Athletics
Men’s Basketball Schedule
Men’s Basketball Optimism and momentum are words that describe our program as we approach the 2011-12 season. All-conference guards Travis Wilkins (Springfield, Missouri) and Brandon Vega (Miami, Florida) return in the backcourt for their sophomore seasons, as well as Sam Hoopes (Duchesne, Utah), a key player in the 2010-2011 season, and Riley Crosbie (Providence, Utah), a key player from 2009, returning after serving an LDS mission. Eleven new players bring a mix of talent, experience, and maturity to our team. Our roster includes 10 players from Utah high schools, and one each from Missouri, Washington, Florida, France, Lithuania, and Senegal. Because nine of our players are returned LDS missionaries, our team’s average age is 21.5; in 2007-08, our average age was 18.5. Hopefully, this will have a positive impact in many ways. Last season, we continued to develop the foundation of our program and gained momentum going forward. We defeated the eventual national champions in two out of three games, along with the top-ranked team in the country two out of three times. Unfortunately, we weren’t deep enough in March to make a championship run, but we definitely accomplished things we will build on. Through some adversity, we learned how to consistently operate according to our guiding principles and core values; these lessons will serve us well in 2011-12. Hopefully, our basketball program has developed and matured to the point where we can perform consistently during the regular season and make a serious run in the post-season toward a Region 18 Tournament championship. Snow College hasn’t participated in the national tournament since 1954 . . . 2012 sounds like a good time to make a return trip. 12
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Date
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Nov 1-2 Nov 11-12 Nov 15 Nov 18-19 Nov 25-26 Nov 29-30 Dec 14 Dec 28-30 Jan 5 Jan 7 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 27 Jan 28 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 16 Feb 18 Feb 24 Feb 25 Mar 3 Mar 8-10 TBA
Badger Club Classic 7:30 pm - St. Mary’s University College (CAN) - Impact Academy Nevada (NV) Bruin Classic @ Salt Lake Community TBA - Mesa (AZ) - Tohono-O’odham College (AZ) Western Wyoming TBA Norbest Classic 7:30 pm - ABCD Prep (TX) - Casper (WY) Thanksgiving Classic TBA @ Salt Lake Community - La Jolla Prep (CA) - TBA Top of the Mountains Classic 7:30 pm - Northwest College (WY) - La Jolla Prep (CA) Western Wyoming 7:30 pm Clark College Holiday Invitational (WA) TBA North Idaho TBA Southern Idaho TBA Eastern Utah 7:30 pm Colorado Northwestern 5:00 pm Salt Lake Community 5:00 pm Southern Idaho 7:30 pm North Idaho 5:00 pm Colorado Northwestern TBA Eastern Idaho TBA Salt Lake Community TBA Southern Idaho TBA North Idaho TBA Colorado Northwestern 7:30 pm Eastern Utah 5:00 pm Salt Lake Community 5:00 pm Region 18 Tournament (SLC, UT) TBA National Tournament TBA
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Athletics
Women’s Basketball The 2011-12 Snow College Women’s Basketball Team will showcase a strong returning core from last year’s squad with a blend of talented and competitive freshmen. Returning on the perimeter for the Lady Badgers will be Cassie Holmes (Canyon View), Erica Martinez (Judge Memorial), and Kelsi Wells (Grantsville). Joining them out front are freshmen Kaitlyn Diaz (Delta), Courtnie Duncan (Cedar), Tori McGrath (Canyon View), Becca Rees (Morgan), and Shavon Stevens (Green Valley). Red-shirt sophomore Dani Lockhart (Riverton) will control things in the paint with help from newcomers Natresha Bernard (Las Vegas), Kiz Farrer (Juab), Vika Havili (Cottonwood), Katie Vincent (Box Elder), and Jordi Willden (Mountain Crest). “I am very excited to begin the school year with this team. I feel we have a talented and proven group from last year’s team who have shown that they can play at this level. Our freshman class will have some adjusting to do with the college speed, but I am confident they will transition smoothly and compete strong in our region. I look forward to working with all of them. I expect these ladies to represent Snow College and the community of Ephraim with class,” concluded first-year Head Coach Natalie Visger. SC
Women’s Basketball Schedule
2011-2012
Date
Opponent
Time
Oct. 28 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 25-26 Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 14 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 21 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Mar. 3 Mar. 7-10 TBA
Salt Lake City Jamboree ID All-Stars Midland College (TX) Olds College (CAN) Northwest College (WY) Western Wyoming Central Wyoming Southern Idaho Tournament Northwest College (WY) Gillette College (WY) TBA Central Arizona Pima (AZ) Chandler-Gilbert (AZ) North Idaho Southern Idaho Eastern Utah Colorado Northwestern Salt Lake Community Southern Idaho North Idaho Colorado Northwestern Eastern Utah Salt Lake Community Southern Idaho North Idaho Colorado Northwestern Eastern Utah Salt Lake Community SWAC Tournament National Tournament
TBA 5:30 pm TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 5:30 pm 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 2:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm TBA TBA
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distinguished Alumni
Verla Sorensen
Snow Colle
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Verl a Sorensen
Distinguished Alumnus
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Verla and her husband have certainly been involved in many positive
smile. Verla grew up in Sanpete County, and Snow College has always
experiences with business, education, and family. David had many
been important to her. A lifelong supporter of Snow College, Verla is
business opportunities that made returning to college impractical
a 2011 recipient of the Snow College Distinguished Alumnus Award.
for him, but the Sorensens have always placed education as a high
She will be honored during Snow College’s Homecoming activities on
priority. David was the founder and president of the South Pasadena
November 5.
Education Foundation, and Verla served as a board member of the
South Pasadena School Board in the community where most of their
hen you ask her about Snow College, Verla Sorensen can’t help but
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Verla Anderson Sorensen, born May 30, 1933, the daughter of
Leslie James and Iris Denison Anderson, grew up in nearby Manti,
children grew up. Verla supported her husband as he worked for a
Utah, where she attended Manti High School and worked at Elliott’s
health-care company in Southern California, developed long-term
Pharmacy to support herself while attending Snow College from
care and psychiatric hospitals for the developmentally disabled,
1951-1953. She would sometimes have to “thumb a ride” with any
expanded the family ranch into a successful agri-business, and or-
kind passersby to get back to Manti after attending classes. “I felt like
ganized a bank in Las Vegas, where the family would live for a time.
a big fish in a little pond when I was at Snow College. When I left
The Sorensens have also donated their time through service in the
and went to the university, I felt like a little fish in a big pond. Snow
LDS Church; they served in the Canada Halifax Mission from 1985-
College is really dear to my heart. I loved it there.”
1988, where David was the mission president.
After graduating from Snow College in 1953, Verla graduated from
Verla and David are among Snow College’s most generous
BYU with membership in Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and specialized in
donors. To date, they have given nearly $1 million of personal funds.
teaching reading skills. She has taught in Hawaii and was teaching school in
When space in the Washburn Building on the Richfield campus was
Midvale, Utah when she met her husband, David E. Sorensen.
needed to accommodate the needs of its nursing and science lab
students, the Sorensens were there to extend their generosity. A new,
David Sorensen was born June 29, 1933, in Aurora, Utah, one
of eight children, and is no stranger to long hours of hard work. The
state-of-the-art laboratory was created in space previously used by
Sorensen family had a ranch that taught David to be disciplined and
another program, allowing Richfield campus science and nursing
allowed him to develop a work ethic that would lead to many future
students to remain in Richfield for their science lab, rather than hav-
successes. After serving a mission for the LDS church from 1954-1956,
ing to travel one hour to the Ephraim campus. The Sorensens have
David enlisted in the army and became acquainted with Al Ludlow.
also made it possible for the Richfield campus to hire three general
It was because of Al that David and Verla would eventually meet. Al
education teachers in math, English, and science.
happened to be engaged to Gwen Chase, Verla’s former roommate at
BYU, and met Verla when the two friends got together in Salt Lake
of its alumni. The Sorensens’ philosophy of placing education first,
City. The next day, Al had an opportunity to visit David at his fam-
along with their lifelong commitment to hard work, have enabled
ily ranch in Aurora. After being unsuccessful in finding David, Al
them to provide financial gifts that have gone a long way to help
informed David’s mother that he had found David’s future bride, and
other students feel like “big fish in a little pond.”
that David should go meet Verla right away. David took Al’s advice,
went to visit Verla in Salt Lake, and enrolled at the University of Utah.
Gregory, John Leslie, Sheila, Kristen, Paul James, and Kathryn), 35
They were married December 29, 1958, in the Manti LDS Temple.
grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
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Snow College is very fortunate to have Verla Sorensen as one
David and Verla have seven children (David Stephen, Alma SC
distinguished alumni
Mitchell Palmer
ge Honors
& M i tc he ll Palme r Distinguished Alumnus
M
itchell Palmer is a great example of how Snow College is a great
research internationally in South Africa, Ireland, England and Cana-
place to get started and a springboard to greater things. Regardless of
da. Mitch has received numerous honors and awards, including Early
what field you intend to pursue, whether it is business, the arts, or in
Career Scientist of the Year in 2001. His advisory and consulting
Mitch’s case, veterinary medicine, Snow College will set you on the
activities include the board of scientific reviewers for the American
right path to that future goal. In recognition of Mitch’s achievements,
Journal of Veterinary Research, an ad hoc reviewer of grant proposals
he has been selected as a Snow College Distinguished Alumnus for
for numerous national and international councils and foundations,
2011. He will be honored during Snow College’s Homecoming activi-
and an ad hoc reviewer of over 20 peer-reviewed journals.”
ties on November 5.
Research Unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National
Mitch graduated from Snow College in 1983, receiving an asso-
Mitch served as a veterinary medical officer in the Brucellosis
ciate’s degree in animal science, and was named valedictorian of his
Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa from 1992 to 1995.
graduating class. While attending Snow College, Mitch was a resident
Since 1995, he has continued to work for the NADC as a veterinary
assistant and a member of the Livestock
medical officer in the Bovine Tuberculosis Laboratory, where he was
Judging Team and the Lazy S Club. Accord-
recognized as Lead Scientist from 2002 to
ing to his sister Laura Palmer Fuller, “The
2007. Between 1996 and 2010, Mitch has
education Mitch received at Snow College
received five prestigious awards from the
laid the foundation for his continued educa-
USDA, and from 1997 to the present, he has
tion, future degrees, and the substantial
collaborated as an assistant professor in the
contribution he has made, and continues
Veterinary Pathology Department of Iowa
to make, to the field of veterinary medicine
State University. He belongs to multiple
and pathology.”
professional and educational organizations
affiliated with veterinary medicine. Mitch has
Mitch received his bachelor’s degree
in bioveterinary science from Utah State University and completed a doctor of vet-
Palmer enjoying work in veterinary medicine.
enjoyed organizing Jr. High Science Day at the NADC for the past 17 years and helping
erinary medicine degree at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary
the local Nevada City recreation group as a soccer coach.
Medicine. After practicing as a veterinarian for three years in large
and small animal clinics, Mitch’s love of learning led him to pursue
and more specifically on Mitch’s experience, she states: “I cannot
and finish a PhD in veterinary pathology at Iowa State University.
overstate how integral a part Snow College has played in his career
by providing him with a strong foundation upon which to build his
According to Laura, “Mitch’s career as a veterinary pathologist
When Laura reflects on her own education at Snow College,
has resulted in a substantial body of research that has made a lasting
academic pursuits and professional efforts.”
and significant contribution to the knowledge base of veterinary
medicine.” His “copious research efforts have focused upon investi-
Chelsea, and Vanessa) and three grandchildren.
Mitch and his wife, Janell, have four daughters (Rachel, Angela, SC
gating the transmission and epidemiology of tuberculosis in cattle and wildlife. Thus far, his research has resulted in over 120 published articles in peer-reviewed journals and the opportunity to present his snow college magazine
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Evenings tt o o Remember Pr the P ePrefrofro mri m ng 2011 ro oggrraammfor for the i nAgr tAs r- t s - 2011 Music, Dance, Theater — Come Experience the magic at one of Utah’s finest performing arts facilities — the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts. Snow College is an All Steinway School and has a unique collaboration with the Juilliard School of New York. Make plans to attend some of the following events and see the array of talent. Date
Event
Time
Oct 24
Vocal Area recital
5:30 p.m.
Oct 25
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band concert
7:30 p.m.
Oct 31
Faculty recital
7:30 p.m.
Nov 4
Founder’s Day concert—music and dance
7:30 p.m.
Nov 7
Brass Area recital
5:30 p.m.
Nov 8
Woodwind Chamber Music concert
7:30 p.m.
Nov 9
Percussion Chamber Music concert
7:30 p.m.
Nov 10
Brass/Strings Chamber concert
7:30 p.m.
Nov 14
Brass Area recital
5:30 p.m.
Nov 15
Jazz II concert
7:30 p.m.
Nov 16-19
Theatre production—Black Comedy
8:00 p.m.
Nov 21
Jazz I concert
7:30 p.m.
Nov 30
Orchestra concert
7:30 p.m.
Dec 1-3
The Forgotten Carols and Yule Feast
8:00 p.m.
Dec 4 Nan Purcell concert
6:00 p.m.
Dec 5
Choir concert—Songs of the Season
7:30 p.m.
Dec 6
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band concert
7:30 p.m.
Dec 7
Woodwind Area recital
5:30 p.m.
Dec 7
Piano Area recital
7:30 p.m.
Dec 7-8
Dance concert—Winter Dances
7:30 p.m.
Dec 10-11
Music Department—The Messiah
7:30 p.m.
Dec 12-13
Holiday concert—Blend 5
8:00 p.m.
Dec 30
Cadence with the Utah Symphony—
8:00 p.m.
Video Games Live—Abravanel Hall, SLC, UT
Visit www.Snow.edu/finearts/ for current schedules and times.
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alumni update
ALUMNI
UPDATE '30s
influenced his son, Douglas Clark Douglas passed away five years
superintendent at schools and
Berdean E. Oldroyd is a 1939
ago, and in his honor, an annual
districts in California and Utah.
graduate of Snow College.
golf tournament was established—
During his time at Snow College
the Doug Oldroyd Memorial Golf
doctorate degree, Bert began
he served as a senior class
Tournament.
working for BYU, where
officer and as the LDS Institute president. Berdean was also involved in theater and received a drama award. His fondest memories of Snow College
Berdean’s love for golf
Young University. Bert has worked as a principal,
Oldroyd, to take up the sport.
an associate principal, and a
'50s
After receiving his
he supervised the design and construction of a new BYU Conference Center and created the Department of Conferences and Workshops.
are the lifelong friends he
For Bert Gividen, attending
gained, including Snow College
Snow College truly impacted
the Vladivostok, Russia LDS
President James A. Nuttall and
his future. Bert had just
Mission from October 1999 to
his son.
returned from the Korean War
June 2001. In 2003, he was
Bert and Val served in
when Lucy Phillips, a Snow
invited to Seoul, South Korea
degree from the University
College faculty member and a
to commemorate the 50th
of Utah and his doctor of
friend, encouraged him to run
anniversary of the Korean
chiropractic degree from Lincoln
for student body president. “I
War cease-fire.
Chiropractic College.
wasn’t really into things until
Berdean received his bachelor’s
Bert and Val have been
she got a hold of me,” Bert
married since 1955. They
variety of careers, including
said. While at Snow College,
live in Orem and have eight
an FBI special agent in the
he served as student body
children (three of them
Counter-Intelligence Department,
president and met his wife,
attended Snow College), 27
a librarian at the Library of
Val Greaves.
grandchildren, and 25 great-
Berdean has worked in a
Congress, and a State Farm Insurance agent. Berdean and his late wife,
After graduating from Snow College in 1956, Bert received a bachelor’s degree
grandchildren.
'60s
Elsa Leavitt, have seven children.
in chemistry and biology
Elsa was a talented musician,
from Utah State University,
and one of their children has
a master’s degree from
played tabernacle organs
Oregon State University and
When Shirlee Hutchings Best
throughout Utah and California.
a doctorate from Brigham
was taking anatomy and
snow college magazine
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Alumni update
Berdean E. Oldroyd ‘39
physiology courses at Snow College, she had no idea she would be applying these courses in a future career. Shirlee graduated from
Shirlee Hutchings Best ‘63
'70s
in Manti.
start at Snow College than I could have had anywhere else
have a strong appreciation
Peggy Rae Hansen Bradfield
carried through 25 years.”
for Snow College. He comes
is a 1987 magna cum laude
from a family of six children,
graduate of Snow College who
all of whom attended Snow
received her bachelor’s degree in
College.
journalism from BYU in 1996.
'90s
John Keeler has continued to
bank for 10 years, and then left the workforce to raise her seven children.
Shirlee to voluntary
children and currently live
Peggy Hansen Bradfield ‘87
'80s
Since graduating in 1971,
business major, worked for a
child, a friend introduced
John Keeler ‘71
in the country. It gave me the
Snow College in 1963 as a
After raising her last
John attended Utah State
While at Snow College, she
confidence to compete at BYU. Snow College is also where I met my husband, Bryce. The friends we made that first year have
ambulance work, which
University and shortly after
was the assistant editor of the
A native of Ephraim, Chad
led to her career as an
graduating was hired by the
SnowDrift newspaper and sang
Martin Cox graduated from
emergency medical
Utah Farm Bureau where he
in the Ascension choir.
Snow College with his associate
technician (EMT). For 20
has been employed 37 years.
She has worked for the past
of science degree in 1998 and
three years as a reporter and
went on to receive his masters
with the Pleasant Grove
accomplishment at Snow
freelance correspondent for the
of public health degree from
Ambulance Association—
College was meeing his wife,
Tremonton Leader in Tremonton,
the University of Utah in 2001
later the Pleasant Grove Fire
Diane Hillier—also a Snow
Utah. Peggy has also created
and his doctorate of medicine
Department. In addition,
College graduate.
two niche blogs,
degree from Pennsylvania State
www.kidsbirthdaycakes.net
University in 2005. He completed
College is an excellent place
and www.fonduecheese.net.
a pediatrics residency at Primary
where you can be, and can
Peggy plans to return to school
Children’s Medical Center in
Gary, live in Pleasant Grove
accomplish, anything that
to complete a master’s degree in
2008 and served as chief resident
and enjoy spending time
you want, “Snow College is
English literature.
the following year.
with their 23 grandchildren.
a tremendous benefit to our
Peggy’s husband Bryce and
Reflecting on her time at
area in giving students from
their first daughter also attended
developed a strong interest in
Snow College, Shirlee fondly
rural areas a leg up into larger
Snow College. Their remaining
global children’s health. He
remembers her experience
universities. . . . Snow College
four children plan to be Badgers
joined the Centers for Disease
as a cheerleader, as well as
truly is the warmest snow on
as well.
Control and Prevention (CDC)
times with good roomates
earth as demonstrated by the
and treasured friends.
care that the teachers give
College contributed to her
his CDC fellowship, he worked
their students.”
accomplishments, Peggy
primarily with the Influenza
John and Diane have
replied, “Snow College was . . .
Division, investigating H1N1
four children and 10 grand-
my best choice. I got a better
outbreaks in the United States
years she was involved
Shirlee worked as an ER technician for 12 years. Shirlee and her husband,
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Bert Gividen ‘56
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John’s greatest
John believes that Snow
When asked how Snow
During his schooling, Chad
in Atlanta, Georgia. During
alumni update
Chad Martin Cox ‘98
as well as spending time in Bangladesh and Ethiopia, aiding foreign governments with H1N1 vaccine administration and field research. Chad recently joined CDC’s
Nikolene “Niki” Bradbury ‘06
'00s Nikolene “Niki” Bradbury is a
Respiratory Disease Branch,
2006 graduate of Snow College
where his work now focuses on
who majored in Psychology
prevention of pneumonia, which
and Criminal Justice.
is the most common cause of
She continued her education
way to assist customers. Her most memorable
Eric Ho Ming Lam ‘11
College was when he would walk to Wal-Mart while it was
moment at Snow College was
snowing because he didn’t
performing with her band at
have a vehicle. He admits he
the Open Mic/Soup Nights in
never wants to do it again, but
the Greenwood Student Center.
looking back it was fun and
'10s
unforgettable. Eric had never lived in a small town before coming to Snow College, but he really enjoyed his time and
childhood deaths worldwide.
at Southern Utah University,
In the coming year, Chad’s
where she received a dual major
Eric Ho Ming Lam is a 2011
had. In his free time, he enjoys
work will include a research
bachelor’s degree in Psychology
graduate of Snow College
participating in sports. He also
study in Africa, evaluating the
and Criminal Justice.
and is currently studying
enjoys hanging out with his
international studies at BYU-
friends and family because
with the State of Utah,
Idaho. At Snow College, he
they are a big part of his life.
Department of Workforce
majored in foreign language
memorable moment at Snow
Services as an employment
because he felt it would benefit
College, Chad answered, “What
counselor/training specialist.
him to learn other languages
I’ll always remember is the unity
This program provides
and cultures. He also has a
of the student body. Whether I
eligible customers with
great interest in studying
was attending a dance, football
financial help for education.
different languages. After
effectiveness of a pneumonia vaccine. When asked about his most
game, or any other activity, I
She is currently employed
Niki loves to do artwork
finishing school, Eric plans
always knew that I would be
She displays her work at
to study Spanish in South
greeted by friendly faces. At
various art shows and
America and return to his
Snow College, I always felt I
farmer’s markets.
native country of Hong Kong,
belonged.”
Niki says that attending
appreciates the experiences he
ALUMNI CONNECT
where he hopes to acquire Reconnect with
Snow College completely
a job with an international
Snow College, he served in the
changed her life. She
company. “Snow College
student senate. He also played
went from being shy to an
contributed a lot to my
on Snow College’s tennis team.
outgoing and confident
accomplishments,” he says,
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use my time wisely. It also
at www.snow.edu/alumni.
of patience and confidence
helped me become an effective
in knowing what needs to
student.” A memorable
happen and finding the best
moment of his at Snow
Chad is married to Abigail
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new Residence Suites
In Memoriam: from
April 17, 2011 to
August 22, 2011
Alumni
Rhoda Christensen (Peterson) ’30, June 8, UT Sherry Lee Schultz (Barnett) ’56, May 31, OR Morlin D. Buchanan ’63, July 8, UT
Snow College Residential Life Suites -A New Place to Stay On Campus
Any student who has lived on campus while attending Snow College during the past
Megan Zumwalt Fredrickson (Sweatfield) ’80, August 2, UT Sheila Olson (Vilate) ’89, May 31, UT Amberly Dawn Rhodes (Carroll) ’96, May 24, UT Wendy Mack (Kimball) ’99, April 30, UT Gregory Paul Barnes ’05, August 16, UT
Attenders
June Jensen (Brady) May 21, UT
several decades is familiar with the names Anderson, Castilleja, Greenwood, Mary Nielson,
Spc. Preston J. Suter July 5, Afghanistan
Nuttall, Snow, and Fern Young. These names have graced the brick walls of Snow College’s
U.S Army Corps - A Fallen Hero
historic residence halls for many years and have formed part of the Snow College experience for many students. As Snow College continues to grow, so does the need for additional housing. The groundbreaking for the new Snow College Residential Life Suites has recently taken place, and construction is underway.
The majority of the block directly north of the Noyes Building and College Avenue is an
active construction zone with plenty of heavy equipment, dirt, and structural changes. The dormitory project will include the construction of a building of approximately 90,000 square feet containing 388 sleep/study beds, with space available for future growth. The sleeping quarters are designed primarily in four-bedroom suites with two beds per room, two bathrooms, a small kitchenette, and closet space. Three-bedroom and five-bedroom suites will also be available. As a design-build project, the suites may include a variation in the number of
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Friends
Juan Lewis Larson May 5, UT Harold Stark Jensen May 22, UT Vernon Smith Henningson May 25, UT Melvin C. Jarrett July 8, UT Ramona Shaw Harris July 17, UT Blaine Prince Prisbrey August 8, UT
Faculty
shared or private rooms. Each floor has a commons area, including a large living room, small
Kenneth Noel Jackson May 11, UT
and large study rooms, restrooms, and a laundry room. Additionally, multi-purpose game and
Director, ETS/Upward Bound Program: 1989-
media rooms and two full kitchens will be provided, allowing students to cook snacks or oc-
2004
casional meals. Students in the new housing unit will be required to have a full meal plan as
Margaret “Maggie” Byers (Kinder), July 10, MT
part of their contract.
Employee of Turning Point Program: 1988-
1993; Director of Program: 1990-1993
Fern Young Hall was decommissioned as student housing approximately 10 years ago
and, until this June, was being used for general college offices. Because it sits on the property
Daniel Todd Adams August 3, UT
designated for the new construction, it has been demolished as part of the new dorm project.
ESL and Spanish Instructor: 1992-2009
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In memoriam
Daniel Todd Adams, 49, passed away August 3,
and serving in the many capacities he filled
2011 at home in Manti from complications
among the community, be it ecclesiastically or
due to cancer. Dan was born April 25, 1962
scholastically. Dan was a teacher and a leader
in Chicago, Illinois to Jessie Noble Cook Ad-
who influenced many for good. His love for
ams and Lisle Kent Adams. The family later
people was always apparent, and his passions
moved to Burbank, California, where Dan
for sports, education, and motorcycles were
spent the majority of his childhood playing
ever present and instilled in his children. He
football, earning himself the nickname “The
truly was an “Animal” not in behavior or
Animal,” and riding his motorcycle in the
manner but in life and living his convictions,
desert with his dad and brothers. The family
accomplishing much in not much time. Dan
then moved to Monroe, Utah, where Dan
considered his family the apple of his eye
finished his last two years of high school. He maintained his reputation as an “Animal” on the football field and quickly took to the Utah mountains with his motorcycle.
In 1981 Dan was called to serve in the
Asunción, Paraguay mission, which would
in memory of
Daniel Todd Adams • adjunct esl and spanish instructor
change not only Dan’s life but also the life
and would do anything for them. His life was lived-short but not short-lived, and his influence and goodness will long be remembered and felt. Dan is survived by his wife, Celeste; children: McKay, MacKenzie (Sarah), Marie and McKellen; and grandchild, Ashton; parents, Jessie and Kent; siblings, Scott (Sharon),
of his sweetheart Marina Celeste Galeano,
Janet, Gary (Gini) and Ron (Kara); along with
whom he would meet and convert while
Dan as the director of continuing education
many nieces and nephews.
serving faithfully in Paraguay. They were
for the Southwest Region of Utah, where he
subsequently married on March 3, 1983 in
facilitated great expansion and growth for
staff at Snow College, the Snow College
the Salt Lake LDS Temple and made their
the accessibility and availability of distance
Magazine would like to honor Dan and his
home in Provo, Utah, where Dan studied
education. During this time, he served as
family for their generosity and service to Snow
at Brigham Young University, earning a
bishop for the Manti 3rd Ward and saw much
College. Dan’s support of students was appreci-
bachelor’s degree in Spanish. After a brief
growth from his service. He eventually found
ated by all, and he was a vital part of the Snow
stay in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dan and
his way back to his true love of teaching
College family.
Celeste made their way back to Utah settling
and again was in the classrooms of Wasatch
in Manti, where Dan would find work teach-
Academy, picking up the additional respon-
ing at Snow College and Wasatch Academy.
sibilities of coaching tennis. He was pursuing
Dan started at Snow College in 1992 as an
his PhD in education from the University of
adjunct ESL instructor. He was also a Span-
Wyoming with only review and editing of his
ish instructor. At one point, he was the main
dissertation remaining. Dan also served as
The Snow College Foundation
Spanish instructor, running the department
a counselor in the Snow College 2nd Stake
welcomes honor and memorial
when Snow College was in between full-time
presidency, and as a member of the Sanpete
gifts as a tribute to your
Spanish faculty. Additionally, Dan advised
County School Board, being elected to that
friends and loved ones.
the Spanish club for several years.
position for two consecutive terms, all while
still maintaining a balance in his life, finding
At the same time that Dan was educating
On behalf of the students, faculty, and
For more information, please
others, he was continuing his own learning,
time for Manti High School athletics and
contact the Snow College
receiving a master’s in education from Utah
a frequent Saturday morning motorcycle
Foundation at (435) 283-7060.
State University. USU would later employ
ride. Dan’s was a life of constant teaching snow college magazine
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Annual Donor Report Snow College Foundation | Fiscal year 2011
$1-99 Theressa Alder Reg D. Allred Lewis Rawlin Bagnall Jed D. Bartholomew Edna D. Benson Donald E. Bittner Geaneen Blaver Brian and Carolynn Bottino Gene M. Brown* Dallon Christensen Tyler B. Christensen Rosie Marie Connor Gerald M. and Coral J. Cooper Kirk C. Dahl Karen Dahlen Amanda L. Denos Cami A. Dilg Marvin and Lesle Dodge John and Janelle Durrant Marta Earl Bula Fitzgerald Shane and Alison Flanders Kimberly Ann Forsythe Brett Leonard Garner Michael R. George Leone Goyeneche Kenneth and Julia Graham John and Diane Green Betty Guerrero Von R. Gulbransen Mike and Vanessa Hansen Julia Harris Eric R. and Merilyn Hedelius Heritage Realty Group, LLC Kirk and Kristina Huffaker 22
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Berdean Jarman
Scott L and Kathy Wyatt
Moroni and Maurine Johansen
Ruth Ann Young
Allan Ralph Jones Peter and Kristin Kraus Douglas and Tanya Lee Matthew Shawn Lindow Susan Meng Rodney Brett Merchant Kerry D. Montague Wesley C. Morger Steven and Leana J. Morris Katherine E. Nielsen Larry Ross Nordell Diane L. Ogden Emily Evelyn Olsen Kenneth Mark and Hailey Parnell Lisa A. Poppleton Lynn and Julie G. Poulson Janone J. Richards Deana Marlene Rigby Halcyon L. Robins Charlotte L. Schlonsky Benjamin D. and Amanda Ruth Semadeni Joan Singer Brent D. and Marcie Smith Kris A. Soper Dennis L. Sorensen Ivun E. and Heidi Sorensen Bradley L. and Charlotte B. Taggart Don B. Taylor Ronald C. Taylor Robert and Lori A. Wellington Susan Whiting Warren B. Williams Mark C. and Elizabeth Bradley Wilson
$100-249 Annette D. Anderson Douglas Lee and Marianne Barton Glen L. and Sonja Beere Vertis Benson Guy and Lynda Brown Eric G. and Susan Christensen Steven P. and Laurel Coburn Susan Crook Erik M. and Diane B. Dunder Donald W. Fiesinger Carolyn Fish Jeffery R. Hill Fenton Hughes McRae and Barbara Justesen K & D Marketing Group, Inc. Ker’s Automotive Connie Knowles Cindy Kay Lindsay Danette McGilvray Cheri Oldham Waldo C. Perkins M. J. and Kathryn Pritchett Roy’s Pizza William M. and Sherre Scott Daniel J. Schugk TriCity Home Care Richard W. and Linda Wheeler Brian J. Williams Wendy Ann Williams Nathan T. Wright
Giving
annual report
$250-499 Jack Schrader Ashton Barney Trucking Hal and Fran Christensen Kenneth L. and Cidnee Ann Beazer Greg and Heather Bosshardt Central Utah Home Builders Association Verna Challis Eddie and Lesa Cox Lynn C. Dean, Ph.D. Ann Fitzgerald Doyle* Dennis K. and Nancy A. Fitzgerald Cory B. and Kimberly Ann Gordon Mary Greathouse
Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation
Skyline Pharmacy
DWW Enterprises
Questar Educational Foundation
E. Gary and Colleen England
Waldemar E. and Harriet Rasmussen
Ephraim Family Dental Practice
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Russell F. and Barbara Fjeldsted
Spherion of Utah, Inc.
Joan M. Hill
Union Pacific Corporation
Glen S. Larson
Utah Sports Commission Foundation
Von P. and Merrill Madsen
WalMart
Lynn F. and Karen Schiffman
Carolyn Wyatt
SW Rehab, Inc. Michael H. and Amy K. Williams Cornell P. Willis The Estate of Fern Young
$5,000-9,999 Centracom Interactive Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Myrtle Fitzgerald Munk
Jay and Carol Gunderson
$1,000-4,999
Elida Snow Isom Family
Angus H. Belliston
Steve R. and Corey A. Neff
Randall K. Knight
Robert R. and Tiffany Adair
Keith C. and Beverly Nielsen
Kathryn L. Mackay
Roger G. and Pam Baker
Sacco Dining Services, Inc.
McDonald’s of Ephraim
Leonard M. and Laura Blackham
Sandy City
Jessie Pace
Brady Charitable Foundation
Zion’s Banks
Private Wealth Management
Kim S. and Melinda C. Cameron
Saga of the Sanpitch, Buena Fay Moore
Ray G. and Rita J. Debenham
Gary and Barb Smith
Deseret Trust Company
John Lee and Teresa D. Stewart
Ephraim City
Don and Marjorie Tibbs
Ephraim City Lions Club
Florence Tippetts
Eye Center of Ephraim
Louis G. and Claudia Van Orden
Logan Brad and Cortney Hall
Lance Whetten
Michael D. Hare
Christopher J. and Angela B. Williams
Rachel Holman
Linda Whetten Wilson
Kevin K. and Dorinda Howell
H. James and Janet Williams
J and R Enterprises
John Wesley Willmore
Steven K. Jensen
Keith C. and Beverly Nielsen
* Deceased
Jim Jones
$500-999 Robert H. and Shirley D. Allred Zella Iona Bassett J. Elliot* and Maxine Cameron Morris O. and Mary Casperson Kert R. and Tristy Christensen Gerald J. and LuAnn Day
Dan C. and Elaine L. Jorgensen Dean K. and Claire D. Lund Manti Telephone Company Gary E. Meredith National Trust for Historic Preservation Neil and Barbara Larson Family Principal Financial Group
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annual report
Major Gifts Snow College Foundation
$10,000-24,999 - Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable Foundation - Afton Hansen - The Estate of Loree T. Hickman - The Estate of Seth and Maurine G. Horne
- I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation - Intermountain Power Agency - Doris E. Larsen
$25,000-49,999 - Anonymous - Vernon D. Smith - Utah Heritage
Highway 89 Alliance - Vivint
- Washington State University,
Western Center for Risk Management Education - Jim Young
$50,000-99,999 -
Central Valley Medical Center - The Lloyd D. Paulsen Trust - Utah State Board of Regents
100,000+
$
he Huntsman Foundation T - David E. and Verla A. Sorensen - Yvonne Whitmore -
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annual report
Snow College Employee Giving Club We value and appreciate our employee donors.
Diane L. Adams
Rosie Marie Connor
Craig Mathie
Jannette H. Anderson
Stephen G. Crosland
Terry L. Merrill
Margie O. Anderson
Greg Dart
Robert and Kathleen Nielson
Kari Arnoldsen
Marvin and Lesle Dodge
Diane L. Ogden
Susan Burdett
Timothy S. Dolan
Robert and Nancy Oliver
David Dyches
Claudia W. Olsen
Beth Ann Ericksen
Ted L. and Vickie Olson
Armando Frutos
Joseph M. Papenfuss
Diane J. Gardner
Lynn H. Poulson
Paul A. Gardner
K. Michael Seibt
Colleen B. Hermansen
Gary and Barb Smith
Karl and Marci Larsen
Larry K. Smith
Matthew Shawn Lindow
Garth O. Sorenson Allan R. Stevens Robert C. Trythall Douglas J. Wendel Richard and Rolayne White Scott L and Kathy Wyatt Cless T. Young
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, 2010 to June 30, 2011. If your name has been omitted or erroneously listed, we sincerely apologize and ask that you advise us so we may correct our records. Telephone: (435) 283-7060 | Email: giving@snow.edu
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celebrating
alumni success Great accomplishme n ts deserve reco g n itio n
In future editions of the Snow College
Magazine, the Snow College Advancement Office would like to recognize alumni for special accomplishments and awards. If you know of any deserving alumni or would like to include news and announcements, please contact us at giving@snow.edu or call us at (435) 283-7060.
In your correspondence, please remember
to include the full name of the alumnus and his or her accomplishments. Also, please provide an approximate time that the alumnus attended Snow College.
You are also encouraged to update your
contact information at www.snow.edu/alumni. Great activities are planned for Snow College alumni, but we cannot invite you if we cannot find you!
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