Spotlight Fall 2014

The magazine for Hornet Nation

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A makeover in the Home of Hornet Nation

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Managing Editor Mary Shivley (BA 2001, MS 2004)

mshivley@emporia.edu Associate Editor Dave Sparks

dsparks@emporia.edu Design Kat Dorcas kdorcas@emporia.edu Photography James R. Garvey (BFA 1977) jgarvey@emporia.edu Spotlight on Alumni Allyson Spease (CS)

alumni@emporia.edu Contributors

Emporia State’s Homecoming Musical, “Working,” tells stories about the jobs people do and how they feel about them.

We’re taking that concept a step further with Homecoming 2014 and asking the question—“What’s your Hornet Nation story?”

We’ll have plenty of opportunities the week of Oct. 13-18 to talk, engage, reignite and energize during Homecoming 2014 events.

Here are a few highlights: October 7

October 16

Broadway Blockbusters: Homecoming Prelude Emporia Symphony Orchestra Concert Granada Theatre Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture Webb Hall, Memorial Union

October 16-19 Homecoming Musical: “Working” Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall October 17

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Jessica Buchholz (BSB 2005, MBA 2007) Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Tony Hall (BSB 1986) Gwendolynne Larson Don Weast (BFA 1998) Editorial Committee

Umair Abbasi (MBA 2007, MS 2010) Sherri Buttenhoff (BSB 1979) Carol Cooper (FS) Tyler Curtis Kat Dorcas James R. Garvey Kim (Gibson) Grooms (BSB 2001) DenaSue Potestio Mary Shivley Dave Sparks Emporia State University President

Michael D. Shonrock, Ph.D. Foundation President/CEO

DenaSue Potestio Alumni Association Executive Director of Alumni Relations

First Annual KSTC Luncheon featuring Class of 1964 KSTC Ballroom, Memorial Union

Tyler Curtis

First Annual Homecoming Kickoff Celebration Webb Hall, Memorial Union

Kim R. Penner (BSB 1980)

Athletic Hall of Honor Breakfast Webb Hall, Memorial Union Alumni Coffee (Kaffee Klatch) Main Street, Memorial Union Homecoming Parade Commercial St. to Campus Hornets vs. FHSU Football Welch Stadium Art-Oberfest Downtown & Granada Theatre

Watch for more information at emporia.edu/homecoming.

You’re a Hornet. You have a story to tell. We can’t wait to hear it!

Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson Alumni Association Board of Directors President

Will Ramsey (BSE 1967) Spotlight is the magazine of Hornet Nation, more than 60,000 alumni and friends of Emporia State University.

The Emporia State University Alumni Association and Emporia State Foundation, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801-5018, publish Spotlight twice a year.

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A makeover in the Home of Hornet Nation “So many things are happening adjacent to the university that you might be shocked while taking a walking tour of the area,” admits Casey Woods, executive director of Emporia Main Street.

Downtown dining options have expanded in the past few years, repurposing once-popular hangouts like the former Heidelberg/Babe’s into the Scoreboard Sports Bar and Grill.

“We now have Radius Brewing Company that will fly in shark from the Hawaiian Islands, as well as beer from what’s accepted as one of the best microbreweries in Kansas,” Woods offered, also noting that Emporia’s Bobby D’s restaurant found its way onto an episode of the Discovery Network’s BBQ Pitmasters show.

“We have an opportunity to create many unique businesses because of our location in the center of the Kansas population base. There’s lots of room for unique dining, arts, crafts businesses, gift shops, clothing and entertainment options that will also draw people from larger areas.”

Indeed, Emporia’s downtown is morphing into an eclectic mix of unique retail stores, coffee shops, athletic specialty outfitters, professional services and residential opportunities.

It’s an old maxim—give the people what they want. And in Emporia’s case, the adage seems to be working well.

“And Casa Ramos was so popular in its old location that they expanded into the former Strand Theater at 707 Commercial,” he said. Other recent expansions include Sweet Granada, which moved its chocolate café one door south of its former location to create more production space.

“While Bruff ’s (a popular bar and restaurant that burned in 2004 and relocated near 18th and Industrial) is no longer downtown like some people may remember, we have a craft beer facility, Mulready’s, that was featured on the Discovery Channel,” said Woods.

“People from Kansas City and Wichita say they wish they had something of this quality in their towns.”

Why Emporia?

Why not?

—Casey Woods “Twenty years ago, we didn’t have a Granada Theatre that was functional, we didn’t have an Arts Center, and we didn’t have a lot of the buildings that you see within the downtown area that have been rehabilitated,” Woods continued, adding construction of the new Granada Plaza and Lofts and Kellogg Plaza and Lofts to a growing list of features creating an enticing view in Emporia’s central business district.

Photo: Dave Sparks

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September November

Jazz Concert November 13, 7:30 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall

Summervill’s Fan Fair September 5, 5:30 p.m.

Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson

★ All Veterans Reunion November 6 – 8, November 11 Emporia State Campus

Opera Concert November 14, 7:30 p.m.

Heath Recital Hall, Beach Hall

Emporia State University booth at the Kansas State Fair September 5 – 14 Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson

★ Veterans Military Roundtable Featuring Maj. Jeff Hall, ESU alumnus, discussing PTSD and the role of art therapy.

November 6, 7:30 p.m.

Preston Family Room, Memorial Union

“A Moon for the Misbegotten” November 19 – 22 Location TBA

Gala Benefit Concert September 13, 7:30 p.m.

Heath Recital Hall, Beach Hall ESU Family Day and Hornet Heritage Family introduction September 20 Welch Stadium, Emporia State University Jazz Concert September 23, 7:30 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall

October

“Broadway Blockbusters” Homecoming Prelude Emporia Symphony Orchestra Concert October 7, 7:30 p.m.

Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. Kansas City Alumni Chapter Boulevard Brewery event October 9, 5:30 p.m.

Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture October 16, 7 p.m.

Webb Hall, Memorial Union “Working” 43rd Annual Homecoming Scholarship Musical October 16 – 19 Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall Emporia State University Homecoming Weekend October 17 – 18 Emporia State Campus Emporia State University Ambassador Reunion October 17 – 18 Emporia State Campus

★ indicates Veterans Day event

★ All Veterans Reunion Registration and Alumni Reception November 7, 5-7 p.m.

Bloomer Veterans Hall of Honor and Memorial Union ★ All Veterans Talent Show November 7, 7 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall To register, contact Sherry Davidson at sherrysdanceworkshop@gmail.com or Jose Feliciano, Jr. at fhm3074@ cableone.net. ★ All Veterans Reunion Campus Tour November 8, 9:30 a.m.

Emporia State Campus ★ All Veterans Luncheon November 8, 11:30 a.m.

KSTC Ballroom, Memorial Union ★ Veteran Recognition at Emporia State/Northwest Missouri football game November 8, 2 p.m.

Welch Stadium ★ Freedom Fest Run/Walk/Bike Ride November 9, 8 a.m.

All Veterans Memorial, Soden’s Grove, Emporia ★ Veterans Breakfast November 11, 7 a.m.

Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial Rd., Emporia

Wind Ensemble Concert November 22, 4 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall

December Choir and Emporia Symphony Orchestra “Messiah” Concert December 6, 7:30 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall Winter Undergraduate Commencement December 13, 10 a.m.

William L. White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Ave., Emporia Winter Graduate Commencement December 13, 2 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall

2015 100th Birthday of Paul Edwards, creator of Corky the Hornet January 12 Founders’ Day 2015 February 13, 11:30 a.m.

Webb Hall, Memorial Union “The Threehouse Effect” March 4 – 7 Location TBA

★ Veterans Day Parade November 11, 9:30 a.m.

Commercial Street, Emporia

“As You Like It” April 21 – 27 Location TBA

★ All Veterans Memorial Service November 11, 11 a.m.

All Veterans Memorial, Soden’s Grove, Emporia

Spring Undergraduate Commencement May 16, 10 a.m.

William L. White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth Ave., Emporia

★ Ham & Bean Feed November 11, Noon American Legion and VFW, 2921 W. 12th, Emporia

Spring Graduate Commencement May 16, 2 p.m.

Albert Taylor Hall, Plumb Hall

South Central Chapter After-Hours event November 13, 5 p.m.

Location TBA

President Shonrock’s Ireland Trip with Alumni June 4-14, 2015 www.esualumni.com/pga.php for more information

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4 Ostrich ranch plan nets cash for entrepreneurs

5 The Teachers College debuts Hornet Connected Learning

6 Learning to lead 7 Forward-thinking strategic and facilities plans

16 Building the Home of Hornet Nation 21 Looking ahead: Fall sports previews 22 Spring sports highlights 24 Show your Hornet pride 25 Spotlight on Alumni 28 Nuptials

8 Three honored for volunteer service

29 Births: Future Hornets

9 New Honors College

30 In Memoriam: Obituaries

10 Now & Forever gifts raise the bar

33 Fallen Educators Memorial dedicated

On the cover: Pre-dawn Commercial Street, an hour before close to 1,400 bike riders took off on various legs of the 2014 Dirty Kanza.

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Rock Creek Ostrich Ranch places second in Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge It’s been quite a journey for two students from Emporia State University who took their business plan to the first-ever Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Nakita Elwood, a junior sociology major from Madison, and Teri Whitson, a senior accounting student from Emporia, first pitched their Rock Creek Ostrich Ranch idea to judges in the Dream It–Design It–Develop It contest at Emporia State University in early April.

Abbreviated to 3D Emporia, the contest recognized the entrepreneurial spirit and risks that individuals take when building a business and creating their future.

Elwood’s and Whitson’s project aims to meet the growing demand for an alternative red meat, while providing good stewardship of natural resources.

The ranch currently maintains 300 acres of land near Madison.

It won the eye of the 3D Emporia judges, along with a $4,000 grand prize.

Ten days later, the team was one of the top three teams from the 3D Emporia competition traveling to Manhattan to go head-to-head against students from Kansas State University.

The ostrich ranch project placed second overall in that competition, winning Elwood and Whitson another $1,000 for their business, currently in its seed stage.

“While we are so thankful for the monetary rewards we have received, there is no way to put a value on the knowledge, experience, confidence and networking opportunities this competition has provided,” said Whitson.

“We were really excited about the opportunity to compete against Kansas State students. Since they have an entrepreneurship center and degree program, we knew they’d be tough competitors,” said Elwood. “I’m really proud of how all of our teams competed and am so grateful for the experience.”

Photos: Yohan Kim

Nakita Elwood and Teri Whitson flank Dr. Nathan Woolard, director of Leadership Studies at Emporia State and 3D Emporia judge.

Dr. Kristie Ogilvie, dean of Emporia State’s School of Business, explained: “The Kansas Entrepreneurial Challenge was an academically value-added opportunity for our students. I cannot thank enough the faculty, staff, and community members who were supportive of this competition and in turn gave our students such a remarkable experience.”

Icon of Education Ingram’s Magazine recognized Emporia State University’s Dr. John Rich as a 2014 Icon of Education for his commitment in the classroom.

Since 2009, Ingram’s has honored the region’s top administrators, researchers and classroom instructors with its Icons of Education program. This year, Rich was selected for his dedication to excellence in the School of Business at Emporia State University. Rich has been a faculty member at Emporia State since he accepted an instructor position in 1968. He currently serves as a professor of accounting and the director of Student Affairs and Alumni in the School of Business.

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New tools, enhanced goals

When the morning bell rings to start classes in elementary, middle and high schools across Kansas, more and more students are reaching for electronic devices instead of textbooks. Beginning this fall, graduates of Emporia State University’s elementary education program will be better prepared to teach in technologically advanced classrooms.

In August, sophomores, juniors and first-semester seniors majoring in elementary education will bring iPads to classes, using them for assignments in much the same way their future students already do. At the same time, college students will learn to teach with the devices allowing them to serve their students better when they become professional educators.

The program, called Hornet Connected Learning, is being implemented in all elementary education programs connected with The Teachers College. In the Kansas City area this includes the partnerships with Johnson County Community College and Kansas City Kansas Community College.

“Technology is a productivity tool that strengthens critical thinking, creativity, information literacy and working with others in a collaborative environment,” said Dr. Ken Weaver, dean of The Teachers College at Emporia State University, explaining that 103 school districts in Kansas have launched programs called “one-to-one initiatives” in which some or all of their elementary, middle and high school students have their own computer or tablet during the school day and at home in the evening.

The Teachers College at Emporia State has a long history as one of the nation’s model teacher preparation programs. As part of this legacy, the college continually adapts coursework to incorporate innovation in technology and instruction—which includes the increasing use of mobile devices in the classroom.

“Through Hornet Connected Learning, The Teachers College is continuing its tradition as a forerunner in the transformation of educational practice,” said Weaver.

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2014 Spring Commencement

Learning to lead for the common good It wasn’t the speech that Emporia State’s Class of 2014 may have expected from its commencement speaker. But the message Ed O’Malley delivered could not have been more on-point:

leadership development across the state. The KLC’s road map to leadership recognizes five basic principles that teach leadership is an activity, not a position; anyone can lead; it starts with you and must engage others; your purpose must be clear; and it is risky.

We need you—the graduates— to lead. Now. —Ed O’Malley

By weaving these same teachings throughout its curriculum, Emporia State graduates will enter the workforce prepared to lead for the common good of their organizations, communities and families.

“We need you—the graduates—to lead. Now. Not at the end of your professional career, when you have the cushy corner office. Not a generation from now, when your children are here on the floor and you’re in the stands and you claim to finally have the time to lead.

Not even five years from now, not next year, but now.”

O’Malley is president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center, a Wichita-based organization that develops and enhances programs to encourage

Photos: J.R. Garvey

Emporia State is creating a culture that builds the capacity to make more progress toward the common good through incorporating leadership in its learning environment, O’Malley said.

“Teaching leadership is not just a way for your alma mater to remain competitive in an ever-changing higher education marketplace. The big picture goal is to make Emporia State—and Kansas—better through you.”

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Launching a new look An inviting, exciting place for students to learn.

A model residential campus.

An institution engaged with the community.

The most vital economic engine for the community and region.

A modern, comfortable place that’s active and alive, featuring signature academic services and easily accessible student support.

Quite a tall order, don’t you think? Those five points, however, are the marching orders for Emporia State’s new facilities master plan, a blueprint for exciting changes to the university’s physical structure.

“Part of what we are trying to do with the master plan is create new, more describable, recognizable front doors for the campus,” said Dennis Strait, a principal with Gould Evans, the plan’s author.

Creating a new central entrance off Merchant Street will draw visitors through the heart of the campus, passing

unique features like Wooster Lake and Welch Stadium.

“We want to celebrate the origins of the campus and brag about the lake as a unique amenity,” said Strait.

The plan also includes re-engaging downtown Emporia with a “Black and Gold” district in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Commercial Street, where public and private partnerships would include retail opportunities and student housing.

Many of the recommendations in the master plan domino off of one another. Slated as immediate needs include renovating King Hall and moving the art annex, moving the maintenance area and building additional residential housing close to Wooster Lake, building a natatorium, creating the north entry, and demolishing the North/Northeast section of Morse Hall.

Travelers on Interstate 35 will see improvements to the north end of the campus. In fact, some of those changes are already underway.

“We’re seeing some curb work being done on Highland Street. There will eventually be a new tree-lined entrance to the campus community reflecting the beauty of the Flint Hills,” said Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, Emporia State’s president.

Strategically planning a new view Distinguishing what’s essential, then challenging the status quo to innovate in ways that dovetail with those vital elements.

It’s a definition of adaptive leadership, a new way of thinking and acting that forms the foundation of Emporia State University’s new strategic plan.

Positioning itself as “The Adaptive University” means Emporia State is engaging faculty, students and staff to be responsive to the unique challenges of 21st century higher education.

“And this is where leadership and education start to get really exciting in Kansas,” said Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, Emporia State’s president.

“At Emporia State, we’ve decided our students will be exposed to the four core competencies of leadership— diagnosing the situation, managing self, energizing others and intervening skillfully.”

“We’re rooting this plan in a vision that addresses the common good,” said Shonrock. Drawing on the influence of ideas generated in workshops and with the Kansas Leadership Center over the past year, the plan’s focus recognizes the many contributions of individuals toward society’s common interests and aspirations.

Accompanying a new mission statement that stresses preparing students for lifelong learning, rewarding careers and adaptive leadership is an affirmation of Emporia State’s four core values: excellence, respect, responsibility and service.

“This is a game changer,” said Shonrock. “I’ve always been enthusiastic about our partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center, and I’m gratified for the remarkable enthusiasm our faculty is showing to prepare our students.”

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Celebration recognizes volunteer service

George Milton, Gail Milton, and Don Hill

Emporia State University honored its volunteers for a combined total of more than 5,000 hours of service during its 2014 Volunteer Appreciation program in June.

Three Emporia residents received special honors as recipients of the 2014 University Service Citation.

Don Hill, a retired pharmacy owner, has represented the Emporia area in the State House of Representatives since 2003. “Representative Hill has consistently supported and promoted Emporia State University in the Kansas Legislature,” said Vern Swanson, one of Hill’s Statehouse colleagues, in nominating Hill for the award.

“I am hard pressed to find such an active supporter of Emporia State University and higher education,” wrote former Emporia State student government president Jonathan Krueger in supporting Hill’s nomination.

“Not only does Don serve the state, he has a lengthy record of community involvement,” said Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, president.

Photo: J.R. Garvey

Gail and George Milton have been a presence in the Emporia community since the late 1960s, when George was hired as the men’s and women’s tennis coach and a faculty member in physical education. Gail Milton served as a part-time instructor in the English department and later worked as an arts promotion professional with the Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Over the years, the couple’s promotion of tennis for youngsters and the young-at-heart “symbolized the talents and a passion that brought the Miltons to ESU, but which were then shared with the larger community,” wrote Dr. DeWayne Backhus in nominating the couple.

Among the Miltons’ recent efforts is the Flint Hills Piano Project, repurposing brightly decorated pianos for access to the public on the sidewalks of storefronts along Emporia’s Commercial Street business district.

“They bring a presence of the arts to the public, inspire spontaneous performances by individuals, and surely catch the attention of visitors,” wrote Backhus.

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Dr. Gary Wyatt chosen to lead new Honors College at Emporia State University A significant funding allocation and creation of a key administrative position means the dream of an Honors College at Emporia State University is becoming reality.

Both Cordle and Wyatt see game-changing potential in the new Honors College:

The education funding bill passed by the Kansas Legislature and signed by Gov. Sam Brownback includes $1 million a year to move Emporia State University’s honors program to an Honors College.

■ One-to-one mentoring of students by faculty;

“With the support of the Regents, Governor Brownback and the Legislature, we have the resources to make it a reality.

Great things are happening at Emporia State, and we expect the Honors College to help us continue that trend,” said Dr. David P. Cordle, Emporia State provost and vice president for academic affairs. Cordle named Dr. Gary Wyatt to a oneyear appointment in a new position—associate provost and director of the Honors College.

“This is an opportunity to create something substantial and extraordinary, something that will change lives for many years to come, and I’m so honored to be able to be a part of it,” Wyatt said.

■ Unique living arrangements for honors students; ■ Travel for off-campus learning experiences; ■ Additional scholarships for high-achieving students; and ■ Incorporating leadership skills and opportunities

into programming.

“With our experience with the Kansas Leadership Center,” Wyatt explained, “we can use the Honors College as a major vehicle for training adaptive leaders.”

Some enhancements will take effect for fall 2014 with full implementation planned for fall 2015.

Honoring a celebrated Emporia State vocal music professor’s career She may not have directed a choir at Emporia State University since her retirement 31 years ago, but Rosamond Hirschorn’s name remains associated with legendary excellence in vocal music education. Now, thanks to a gift from a former student, her name is also attached to an endowed professorship in the Department of Music.

Arthur Piculell of Portland, Oregon, has created the Rosamond Hirschorn Departmental Endowed Chair of Music Fund with a $500,000 gift in honor of his late wife, Dee (Wagner) Piculell.

The couple met as students at Kansas State Teachers College, from where both Art and Dee earned bachelor’s degrees in 1959—Art in Psychology and Dee in Music Education.

It was Miss Hirschorn’s tutelage that inspired Dee’s lifelong love of music. After the couple married in 1959, Dee Piculell taught school in Scott City, Wichita and Lawrence. Art earned a law degree from the University of Kansas.

“Recognizing the impact that Miss Hirschorn had on the lives of her vocal music students, including Dee, I hope the fund will enhance the level of excellence in music as exemplified by Miss Hirschorn’s career,” said Piculell.

Rosamond Hirschorn, a professor emerita of voice at Emporia State and a member of the Beach Hall of Distinction, lived in Emporia from 1948 to 1983. She conducted the women’s vocal ensemble Treble Clef, whose members have maintained close contact over the years. After retirement, she moved to New York City, where, at age 92, she still teaches private vocal lessons.

“I am so moved and honored by this gift from Art and Dee,” Miss Hirschorn said, noting that the endowment bearing her name is the most impressive of all the awards and recognition she has received in her long career.

“I would never have guessed that I made this significant an impact on a former student,” she continued, recalling Dee as a vivacious, helpful and compassionate individual. “But in Dee’s case, I’m delighted to know that I did!”

“We’re honored to remember Dee Piculell through this new endowment, which recognizes one of her most adored professors,” said Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, president.

The Hirschorn Fund is the second six-figure gift the couple has made to Emporia State. Ten years ago, the Piculells created the Dr. Herman B. Baehr Endowed Chair in Finance in the business school.

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Gift builds new fires and digs new wells for Emporia State’s Department of Physical Sciences DeWayne and Sherry Backhus offer an eloquent phrase, considered anonymous, to describe the spirit of philanthropy driving their seven-figure planned gift to Emporia State University: “We have been warmed by fires we did not build; we have drunk from wells we did not dig.”

The DeWayne and Sherry Backhus Physical Sciences Fund supports graduate assistantships for students seeking advanced degrees in chemistry, earth science, physics or physical science education. It will also provide funds for laboratory capital equipment in the department DeWayne Backhus served for 44 years as a faculty member and chair.

“Sherry and I believe in the potential of education to change lives,” said DeWayne Backhus, explaining the couple’s desire to inspire others to consider making a planned gift.

“We’re grateful for what Emporia State and its predecessors provided for us educationally, and subsequently, for our professional careers.”

Sherry Backhus served as an academic librarian for over 37 years, the last 10 of which were affiliated with Emporia State in the ESU Newman Division of Nursing/ Newman Regional Health Center Library and the William Allen White Library. She earned a Master of Library Science degree from Emporia State in 1989.

DeWayne Backhus earned his undergraduate degree from Kansas State Teachers College in 1966, which propelled him into a master’s degree program at Harvard. With burgeoning enrollment growth in the late 1960s, Backhus landed back in a tenure-track faculty position in the Division of Physical Sciences at KSTC. During a sabbatical, he earned a doctorate from the University of Kansas. He retired in 2011 as chair of Emporia State’s Department of Physical Sciences. watch the video www.emporia.edu/spotlight

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Celebrating veterans in the home of Veterans Day Veteran. This one word conjures up so many different associations: hero, service, sacrifice, patriot, honor, duty. And more.

Here at Emporia State University, we have a time-honored tradition of recognizing our nation’s veterans. Emporia State’s Memorial Union is the oldest student union west of the Mississippi River and was built in 1922 to honor WWI veterans. In fact, our Memorial Union is the second-oldest student union in the United States built in honor of our nation’s veterans.

It seems serendipitous that Emporia—the home of the Hornet Nation—is also the Founding City of Veterans Day, and this year will commemorate the 60th year of our nation’s celebration of this special day.

During Veterans Day this year, the Emporia State University Alumni Association is coordinating the All-Veterans Reunion: A Celebration of Service here in Emporia. Two of Emporia State’s Distinguished Alumni are serving as honorary co-chairs for this reunion: Brig. Gen. William “Art” Bloomer ’55 and Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard ’79.

In an effort to celebrate the service and sacrifice of our alumni and current students who have served our country, we have planned several activities on November 6-9 and 11. Check the calendar that appears on page 2 for more details.

Emporia State continues to welcome veterans and was just named

by U.S. News and World Report as a Best College for Veterans.

Emporia State University is a wonderful place for all students, especially those who serve our county in the armed forces.

Concurrent with this recognition is the generosity of several individuals and organizations responsible for creating scholarships honoring those who have served in the military and their dependents. The most recent of these is the Buchele Scholarship to Honor Veterans, created by Emporians Ken and Marilyn Buchele.

Marilyn Buchele recently retired after a 41-year career at Emporia State, during which time she served as director of Veterans Education Services, helping veterans and their dependents qualify for educational benefits while attending Emporia State. The university also offers four additional scholarships for veterans and their descendants: ■ ■ ■ ■

ESU Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund Corbett Family Military Veterans Scholarship Fund KVOE Veterans Scholarship Fund Wayne W. Osborn Memorial Scholarship

We hope to see many of our veteran alumni on campus and in Emporia for this special reunion. We want to recognize your service—we want to celebrate our heroes. Thank you for helping us thank you for your service.

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Looking forward to more major gifts Surpassing the halfway mark in its climb toward a $45 million working goal, Now & Forever: The Campaign for Emporia State University has exceeded $28.3 million in gifts, grants and pledges.

Looking toward the fall, the campaign is planning a Sept. 18 celebration in Visser Hall, home of The Teachers College, to welcome major estate gifts from a Wichita couple, Roger D. and Carla (Bailey) Smith.

Roger (BA 73, MS 76) and Carla (BSE 75, MS 77) Smith are gifting a portion of their estate to establish two scholarships in their names to benefit graduates of public high schools in Wichita, where the couple lived and worked until retirement, Paola (Roger’s hometown), and Ellsworth (Carla’s hometown).

The couple met at Emporia State after growing up on small Kansas farms and depended on financial assistance to help meet college expenses.

Roger Smith worked at Boeing/Spirit AeroSystems until retiring.

A portion of the Smiths’ gift also benefits a Success Center fund. “We think that’s a very exciting and critical element for student success and retention,” said Carla Smith.

“The incredible generosity of Carla and Roger makes the goal of becoming a teacher attainable for the fine young minds of Kansas students,” said Dr. Ken Weaver, dean of The Teachers College.

“The preparation of teachers has changed dramatically over 150 years, but Emporia State’s goal has remained the same— to prepare professionals whose effective teaching results in student learning. The Smiths’ philanthropy will make dreams come true,” Weaver added.

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Carla (Bailey) Smith retired as an elementary school principal in Wichita, working in schools whose students were from low income families. “I developed a passion for helping students understand the possibilities that an education can provide for their future,” she said, noting that the scholarship bearing her name will be directed toward education majors at Emporia State.

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A scholarship for ‘Donzie’ Don Miller and his wife, Linda, have given back generously to Emporia State over the years, and yet another example of the couple’s philanthropy comes in the form of the newly established Donald S. Miller Scholarship for undergraduate students in the School of Business. Contributions to the Miller scholarship may be made online at https://hornetnation.emporia.edu/DonMiller.

Photo: Dave Sparks

Special Thanks Major Gifts since 1/1/12 Emil Babinger Trust supports women’s athletics and Emil Babinger Theatre Scholarship.

Nick and Jan Laurent established the Dena Laurent Sorenson Career and Internship Fund for the School of Business.

Josephine Bates supported the Legacy Fund through her estate gift.

The Jane and Bernard Reeble Foundation supports the Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation Nursing Scholarship, the Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation Business Scholarship, the Coaches Extra Duty Fund, and Hornet Athletics.

Barbara A. and Frank J. Becker support the Barbara Becker Scholarship.

George G. Breidenthal supports women’s basketball.

Capitol Federal Foundation supports Capitol Federal Scholars and Capitol Federal Athletic Scholars.

City of Emporia supports enhancements to Trusler Sports Complex.

Dale and Carolyn Davis established the Dale and Carolyn Davis School of Business Advancement Fund, honoring Dr. John C. Rich.

Mildred Fulhage estate established the Mildred Fulhage Music Scholarship.

Fred C. & Mary R. Koch Foundation, David and Kathy Robertson, Dale and Sheryll Gibbens, Kim and Lynda Penner, and Koch Industries, Inc. established the Koch Center for Leadership and Ethics.

Steve and Bobbi Sauder support Hornet Athletics, Earl W. Sauder Student-Athletic Scholars, and established the Bobbi Sauder Student-Athlete Nursing Scholarship.

Patterson Family Foundation established The James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarship.

Kenneth L. Smejkal established the Kenneth Smejkal Scholarship through his estate gift.

The Trusler Foundation, Inc. supports the Dale and Carolyn Davis School of Business Advancement Fund and enhancements to Trusler Sports Complex.

John and Jenny Waldeck support Creating Champions, particularly to help fund the Hornet Athletes Summer Academy.

Deferred Gifts since 1/1/12 Tim and Lynn Clothier will further support the Tim & Lynn (Hein) Clothier Scholarship.

Michael and Karen Shonrock will further support the Shonrock Endowed Scholarship.

Margaret and Robert Doucette will further support the Blanche & Carol Baysinger Memorial Scholarship.

Roger and Carla Smith are establishing the Roger D. & Carla B. Smith Scholarship and the Carla B. & Roger D. Smith Scholarship.

Dr. Fred and Pamela Geer have named Emporia State University in their estate plan.

Shirl Nichols will further support the Nichols Family Scholarship.

Kenneth and Phyllis Perry are establishing the Kenneth R. and Phyllis (Gray) Perry Scholarship through their estate gift.

Doug and Nanette Smith will further support the Hayes Lecture Series.

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Now & Forever: The Campaign for Emporia State University Thank you to our Hornet Nation.

Your generosity has inspired $28.3 million in private gifts, grants, pledges and planned gifts for the benefit of Emporia State University students, faculty and programs—the highest fundraising total of any fundraising campaign in university history.

Please help us thank the following donors who have designated a major gift for the benfit of students, faculty and programs in thier estate plans (January 1, 2012-June 30, 2014): Dr. DeWayne A. & Sherry Backhus Dr. Nona Berghaus Kenneth & Marilyn Buchele Tim & Lynn Clothier Margaret & Robert Doucette Don Duncan Dr. David & Beverly Dungan Dr. Fred & Pamela Geer Chuck & Doris Hanna

Douglas Hermes Patricia & the late Phillip Hopper Eric & Charlene Hughes Brig. Gen. Thomas & Ruth Kennedy Theresa & Mark Mitchell Shirl Nichols & Mark Miettinen Richard & Susan Nitsch Kenneth & Phyllis Perry Beth & Steve Prewitt

W. Ann Reynolds Michael & Karen Shonrock Doug & Nanette Smith Roger & Carla Smith Glenda & Leon Torkelson Stephen & Cheryl Williams Howard & Tonnie Wullschleger Anonymous (6 donors)

Please help us thank the following donors who have contributed a major gift during our campaign (January 1, 2012-June 30, 2014): AAUW - Emporia Dr. Gary & Eliza Ace Elaine & James Adkins Emil Babinger Trust Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC Josephine E. Bates Estate John & Pamela Baxter Diane & Gary Beatty Barbara A. & Frank J. Becker Dr. J. Phillip Bennett Better Life Technology, LLC Art & Sue Bloomer Jeffrey & Susan Bloomer James R. & Anne Bowen Dr. Mark & Jill Brady George Breidenthal Kenneth & Marilyn Buchele Capitol Federal Foundation Robert Chatham City of Emporia

Dr. William H. Clamurro Stephen & Karen Clegg Tim & Lynn Clothier Myrl & Laveta Cobb Mark & Brenda Commons Steve & Pam Commons Mike & Bettie Concannon Richard & Marcia Cooper Dr. Glenn & Neva Crumb Gene & Jackie Cusic Dr. Malonne & Dale Davies Dale & Carolyn Davis David & Joyce Didde Isaac & Jennifer Diel Dynamic Discs - Jeremy Rusco Educational Foundation of KSCPAS, Inc. Edwards Land Investment, LLC The Marion Schmitt Mull Family Emporia St. Patrick’s Day Fund Larry J. Erickson Everett ‘Pete’ & Leslee Euler

EVCO Wholesale Food Corp. Skip & Jan Evans Jason & Tiffany Fanning Dr. Ray Feltner H. Edward & Marla Flentje Thomas & Ruth Fowler Chuck & Nancy Frazier Drs. Ronald & Patricia Fredrickson Charles & Marjorie Freeman R.E. French Family Educational Foundation Drs. K. Lyle & Sandra W. Froese Mildred Fulhage Trust Jodie Fund Dr. James & Joan Geitz Jonathan & Alison Geitz Dale & Sheryll Gibbens Howard & Eunice Gunkel Robert Gutru Harvey & Norma Haeker Dr. William & Beverly Hammers Chuck & Doris Hanna

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Joseph Hannah & Carolyn Ammon Dennis & Ardis Hanson Darrell & Barbara Harkness James & Laurie Harris Greg & Sunny Harvey Ray & Bonnie Harvey Ray Hauke & Betty Rose Dr. Marshall A. “Jack� & Ann Havenhill Jeff & Cheryl Hawes Dr. Samuel & Jeannene Hayes Roger Heineken Georgia Helm Dave & Shanda Hendricks Jerry & Carol Ann Herbert Don & Robbie Hill Nancy Hite Dr. Floyd & JoEllen Hoelting Angela & William Hoffman HRS Education Services, Inc. Thomas & Anne Hutton Jodie Fund Dr. Roy & Judy Johansen John & Gig Jones Russell & Myra Jones Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Foundation Everett & Ruby Kadel Sharon & Gerald Karr Nancy Kelley Carol Ketterman Fred C. & Mary R. Koch Foundation Koch Industries, Inc. Pamela J. Konetzni John & Barb Kudlacek Carolyn A. Langenwalter Nick & Jan Laurent Longbine Autoplaza - Sen. Jeff & Gwen Longbine Lyon County State Bank David & Robin Majors Teresa A. (Harms) Martin Laura Mae McAntee Michael McHugh Vernon & Nancy McKinzie Drs. Paul & Kay McKnab John & Ann McPherson Foundation, Inc. Dwight & Linda Metcalf

Dr. James & Shirley Meyer Russell & Sheila Meyer David & Peggy Miller Dr. Don & Linda Miller Marshall & Sharon Miller Patricia S. Miller George & Gail Milton Modern Air Conditioning, Inc. Donald M. & Connie L. Moritz Kevin & Lori Nelson Dr. Fred & Paula Neuer Shirl Nichols & Mark Miettinen Dr. Barry Murphy & Jane Porter-Murphy Kent & Lana Oleen George & Elinor Osborn The Patterson Family Foundation James & Susan Patterson Kim & Lynda Penner Peoples Bank & Trust Mike & Carol Petitjean Art Piculell Richard & Sarah Porter DenaSue Potestio Preston Family Fund Beth & Steve Prewitt Dr. Carl W. & Kay Prophet Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation Donald G. Reichardt W. Ann Reynolds & Thomas Kirschbaum Michael & Joyce Reynolds Dr. John C. Rich Neil & Carol Roach Noel & Tracy Roach Roberts Blue Barnett Funeral Home, Inc. - Mike Turnbull David & Kathy Robertson John Rossillon S & S Oil & Propane Co., Inc. Jamie & Jennifer Sauder Steve & Bobbi Sauder Bill & Linda Sawyer Janet Schalansky Schankie Well Service, Inc. Claire & Betty Schelske Mark & Angie Schreiber

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Jim & Bonnie Schwartzburg Tim & Kristy Shadoin Shawna Shane The late Donald Shepherd Donald & Marguerite Shepherd CRUT Michael & Karen Shonrock Elaine Slater Kenneth L. Smejkal Trust J.F. Smith Group, Inc. - Jerry Smith Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Karen Sommers State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company John & Connie Staton Randy & Jan Steinert Kurt & Shiela Steinkuhler Harry & Sharon Stephens Max & Sharon Stewart John & Kim Stibal Dr. Marjorie E. Stone Craig & Kyra Stromgren Chuck & Marion Stuart Summit Drilling Company Robert & Jane Anne Symmonds Doris Taylor Gary & Trudy Tenpenny Damon Thompson Bill & Kathy Tidwell Trusler Foundation, Inc. Pete & Susan Villaescusa Wagaman Farms John & Jenny Waldeck Michael & Susan Waldeck Robert D. Warren Ellen & Dave White Wiley Family Trust Charles Wilhite Dr. James & Helen Williams Stephen & Cheryl Williams Harlan & Russell Willits Trust H.W. Wilson Foundation, Inc. Anan & Stacy Woodard Wright CPA Group, PA Dr. Ken & Margaret Wright Timothy L. & Kristi G. Wright Steve Younger Anonymous (6 donors)

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A dust-caked, exhausted bicyclist sailing across the finish line to a cacophony of cheers and cowbells.

The sight of dozens of plastic discs targeting a central basket.

Culinary diversity stretching from shark to sopapillas.

A lineup of Grammy award-winning artists gracing an elegant stage.

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the home of hornet nation

These aren’t items crossed off someone’s bucket list. They are a small sample of the events and activities happening these days in the Home of Hornet Nation—Emporia, Kansas—and its central business district.

It’s this kind of variety, coupled with a community that gets off its collective hindquarters to support the innovative and avant-garde, that has transformed Emporia from the community its alumni may recall.

“It’s vastly different,” says Casey Woods, executive director of Emporia Main Street since 2009.

“We are becoming a community that figures out ways to support those individuals with a unique vision or unique events,” Woods observes.

Dirty Kanza: Grinding Flint Hills gravel Unique events like the Dirty Kanza, a 200-mile bicycle trek through rocky Flint Hills landscapes, find Emporia, Hornet Nation and its citizens custom tailored for off-the-wall adventure, says Kristi Mohn, co-owner of DK Productions.

“One of the racers this year described it as ‘lightning in a bottle,’” said Mohn, illustrating the spirit that envelops the community in the days leading up to what’s billed as the premiere endurance gravel road race.

“Emporia is fortunate in that the size of our town is small enough that an event like this actually has a big impact, and yet it’s big enough to be able to host something of this size,” Mohn said. With more than 1,375 riders from 45 states and seven countries registered for the event’s 200, 100 and 50 or 20-mile iterations this past year, Emporia and Hornet Nation got a taste of multicultural gravel grinding.

Along with a substantial cadre of dedicated volunteers, Mohn credits Emporia State University for opening up its residence halls for the overflow of riders and support crew after the community’s hotel rooms fill up.

The company will stage its tenth-anniversary race May 30, 2015.

Glass Blown Open: Don’t call it a Frisbee In many ways similar to traditional golf, disc golf players traverse a course, aiming plastic discs at basket-like targets made of chain and steel. The fewest number of throws wins the game.

That’s Wikipedia’s definition of disc golf. In Jeremy Rusco’s eyes, however, there’s a lot more to it.

It’s recreation and competition that has spawned something called Glass Blown Open, a disc golf tournament that this past May brought 510 players to three Emporia courses.

Photo: Bobby Brown, Dynamic Discs

Rusco (BSB 2006) turned his passion for disc golf into a career. And he says he never saw it coming.

“It was a college hobby,” said Rusco of the fledgling enterprise he launched selling 100 plastic discs on eBay. The company he created, Dynamic Discs, today employs 25 people, selling branded discs and apparel out of storefronts in Emporia, Kansas City, Kan., and Lewisville, Texas.

“I played my first ever disc golf event in 2005,” Rusco said, admitting that the event was a lightbulb moment as he began imagining ways to turn his love for the sport into a lucrative business opportunity. He found Emporia ready and willing to help.

“This community has been amazing to work with—the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Emporia Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce, City of Emporia and Emporia State University have really helped us grow the Glass Blown Open,” Rusco said.

That same kind of support, says Rusco, made it possible for Dynamic Discs to host the 2013 PDGA Amateur World Championships, when more than 500 disc golfers sampled not only the competition but also the community’s support.

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Hanging out in Hornet Nation—Bryan Williams, director of Emporia’s Granada Theatre, surveys the crowd prior to the Travis Tritt concert in May. Dining opportunities ranging from fresh seafood at Radius Brewing Co., to Casa Ramos’ classic Mexican fare are within walking distance of the Emporia State campus.

Photos: Dustin Michelson/Emporia Gazette

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The MIAA Scholar Athlete Award is given to those who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher, have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms, and, if competing in a championship sport of the MIAA, earn All-MIAA honors.

To achieve honor roll status, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00-3.50 and have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.

Two former Hornet stars inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame Heather (Leverington) Dotterer, Women’s Track and Field Athlete Dotterer competed for Emporia State in track and field and was a five-time national champion in the shot put.

She won national titles in both the indoor and outdoor shot put and was the MIAA champion in indoor shot put and weight throw, while also winning the league title in the outdoor shot put and hammer throw in 2001.

In 1999, Dotterer won both the indoor and outdoor shot put at the national meet, as well as taking both titles in the MIAA indoor and outdoor meets. During her career, Dotterer was a nine-time MIAA champion.

Brad Hill, Baseball Coach Hill played baseball for Emporia State from 1981 to 1984 and went on to play four seasons in the Texas Rangers minor league system. He then coached baseball at Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas before taking over as head coach at Central Missouri State University in 1995.

Hill compiled a 418-91 record at Central Missouri, winning the NCAA II national title in 2003 when he was named national coach of the year. The following year, Hill was named head coach at Kansas State University. He was named Big 12 coach of the year in 2009 when the Wildcats won a school-record 43 games and made their first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament.

Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inducts two Hornets Two former Hornets, Bill Freeman and Bill Tidwell, have joined the ranks of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Freeman, a native of LeRoy, Kan., was a four-year letterman at offensive guard for Emporia State from 1949 to 1953.

He went on to coach at the high school level for more than 30 years, compiling a 242-81-3 record in football, while winning eight state championships in three different class levels.

Tidwell was a four-time NAIA champion at Emporia State.

The Kiowa, Kan., native won both the 880 meter and the mile national championships in 1955 and 1956 and was a two-time NAIA All-American both years.

He was athletic director for Oberlin (Ohio) College from 1959 to 1971, when he was named the athletic director at Emporia State University, a position he held until 1994.

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Taking ownership of a championship team Photo: J.R. Garvey

If you’re tweeting, join the conversation about Hornet Football: #ChampionshipWayEveryDay.

#ChampionshipWayEveryDay The Twitter hashtag is compelling evidence that the Hornets are out for continued success and growth in the 2014 season.

“Once you have success and you begin to turn things around, your players really begin to grasp taking ownership of the program. And I’ve been able to see that,” said head coach Garin Higgins, whose team is coming off the program’s first NCAA Playoff appearance in 10 years.

Emporia State’s nationally ranked football program kicks off its new season with a Thursday night game against Missouri Southern on Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

The Hornets are returning nine starters from an offense that ranked 15th in the nation in scoring offense and 20th in total offense. Defensively, the Hornets have seven starters returning. Emporia State led the MIAA in interceptions last season with 22, and the players responsible for half of those interceptions are returning, along with four of the top five tacklers from last year.

The remaining four home games on Emporia State’s schedule will be played on Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m., including Family Day with Central Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 20 (prior to the annual Football Traditions event), Lindenwood on Oct. 4, Fort Hays State on Oct. 18 (Homecoming) and Northwest Missouri on Nov. 8 (Senior Day).

Season tickets are on sale through the Athletic Ticket Office in Emporia State’s Memorial Union, 620-341-6378 or tollfree 877-341-6378.

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Early September openings for soccer, volleyball Soccer Fresh off their first appearance in the MIAA Tournament semifinals, Emporia State’s soccer team will host seven home matches this fall. With six of their top seven scorers returning from last year, along with All-MIAA goalkeeper Yadira Rivera, the Hornets open their season with a Sept. 5 trip to Searcy, Ark., to play East Central Oklahoma University.

A Sept. 19 Turnpike Tussle against Washburn is the team’s first home game, one of seven contests at home on this fall’s schedule.

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Photo: J.R. Garvey

Emporia State volleyball fans will be glad to know the team is hosting the most regular season home matches since 2003.

The team takes the court at Emporia’s White Auditorium 12 times this fall.

The Hornets’ 18-11 record last season tied the team for fourth place in the MIAA. Seven players who started at least nine matches, plus the libero from last year’s team, are set to return this fall.

Following a Sept. 5 season opener on the road in Springfield, Ill. (Urbana University of Ohio), Hornet volleyball hosts William Jewell College back home in Emporia Sept. 9.

Complete fall sports schedule information is available at www.esuhornets.com.

Emporia State in top 100 of Directors Cup for 12th straight year Emporia State University finished 54th out of more than 300 NCAA Division II schools in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings.

The Director’s Cup measures overall strength of an athletic program based on NCAA postseason play.

For 12 consecutive years, Emporia State has had at least one team finish in the top 10 nationally with women’s basketball and baseball, both making it to regional championship games to finish ninth in the Director’s Cup system. The Hornet football team made its first trip to the NCAA Playoffs in 10 years to earn a 17th-place finish. The softball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament for an MIAA record 11th straight year, making it to the Central Region-I

championship game to also finish 17th. The men’s outdoor track team finished 19th nationally, while the indoor team was 34th in the nation. Women’s tennis made its first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2008 and earned a 32nd-place finish. The women’s outdoor track and field team placed 67th at the national championships to round out the Emporia State scoring this year.

Emporia State was the only school in NCAA Division II that had at least 9 wins in football, women’s soccer, and men’s tennis; 15 wins in women’s tennis; 18 wins in volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball; and 40 wins in baseball and softball.

—Compiled from Emporia State University Athletics News Releases

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Lady Hornets reach NCAA II softball regional final

Lady Hornets go 30-4 in basketball, reach NCAA Regional final

Making their 11th consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament, the Lady Hornets have the longest attendance streak in MIAA history and the fourth longest active streak in the country.

The Lady Hornets battled back from an 18-point deficit with 11:58 left only to see a tying three-point attempt bounce off the rim as Emporia State lost to Concordia-St. Paul 70-67 in the NCAA Regional Final in Searcy, Ark.

Emporia State came through the loser’s bracket to defeat Southeastern Oklahoma State, 7-2, in the Central Regional Tournament in Mankato, Minn., and set up a second game for the title. The Lady Hornets lost the second matchup, 6-2, and finished their season with a 49-13 record.

Emporia State ended the season 30-4, the fourth 30-win season in school history, and advanced to the NCAA Regional Championship game for the third straight year and 11th time in 17 seasons.

Emporia State had eight players named to the 2014 AllMIAA teams, while head coach Julie LeMaire was named Coach of the Year.

Hornet baseball reaches NCAA II Regional final The Emporia State baseball team ended the season 42-19, after winning 23 of their last 28 games and advancing to the Regional Final for the first time since winning the regional title in 2009.

Emporia State men go 18-13 in basketball A 70-57 loss to Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Tournament ended Emporia State’s season with an 18-13 record, the best record for the Hornets since 2009. Emporia State was 10-9 in the MIAA and defeated Southwest Baptist in the first round of the conference tournament.

The Hornets lost to Minnesota State-Mankato, 6-3, in the championship game of the NCAA Division II Central Regional Tournament in Russellville, Ark.

Wetstein leads women’s track at national outdoor meet Women’s tennis team reaches NCAA II Central Regional Emporia State women’s tennis team reached the NCAA II Central Regional tournament for the first time since 2008.

Emporia State lost to Augustana in the first round.

The women finished the season with a 16-9 record.

The Hornets defeated Central Oklahoma in the first round of the MIAA tournament, before falling to Northeastern State and Nebraska-Kearney.

Hornet tennis team shows improvement The Emporia State men’s tennis team lost both matches played in the MIAA tournament and finished the season with a 9-10 record. It was the second most wins since joining NCAA Division II. Emporia State’s Payton Hays earned second-team All-MIAA honors at #6 singles.

The Emporia State women finished 67th at the NCAA Division II outdoor track and field championships in Allendale, Mich.

Nikki Wetstein ran 13.85 in the women’s 100m hurdles to place eighth. It was her first All-American performance in three trips to the outdoor national championships.

The Hornet women placed sixth at the 2014 MIAA outdoor track and field championships in Jefferson City, Mo., and finished seventh in the MIAA indoor meet.

Emporia State finishes 19th in men’s national outdoor track meet Payson Maydew (decathlon) and Briar Ploude (high jump) both garnered third-place finishes to earn All-American honors at the NCAA Division II outdoor track and field championships in Allendale, Mich. Maydew shattered his own school record with 7,413 points. Ploude cleared 6-11.75 (2.13m) to win his medal.

The Hornets also finished seventh in the MIAA outdoor championships with Maydew winning the decathlon.

They were sixth in the indoor championships.

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Take Corky with you!

Sporting a Corky license plate on your Kansas vehicle is a great way to show your support for Emporia State!

A $35 annual donation to scholarships gets you the Corky plate, and it also gives students greater access to higher education. Now, the process is even easier: Visit your county treasurer office (the same place you go to purchase regular car tags). There, you’ll pay your tax-deductible $35 gift, a processing fee and a production charge in addition to the annual property taxes on your vehicle. One transaction. How simple can it get to show your Hornet pride?

Hornet Nation gear headquarters

Needing a Hornet Nation fix? Your source for all things black and gold is a browser-click away: emporia.bncollege.com.

That’s the online edition of Emporia State’s Memorial Union Bookstore, and it’s where you can find Hornet Nation gear, including new I’m A Hornet license plates, flags, shirts, caps and home décor.

Go take a look for yourself!

Searching for—and recognizing—the best

Celebrate philanthropy with a circle of friends!

You know them. Those brilliant people who make everything they touch turn Hornet Nation gold. In fact, maybe you’re one of them.

1863 Society Gifts of $1,863 or more to Emporia State University in a calendar year gain you automatic membership in the President’s Club.

Now is the time to tell us about those people and give them the recognition they deserve. Honor them with a nomination for an Emporia State award or board position. Or put your name in the hat for consideration.

For more information, visit www.emporia.edu/ alumni/awards.

Nomination deadlines: Distinguished Alumni: Oct. 1 Hornet Heritage Award: Nov. 1 Alumni Association Board of Directors: Nov. 1 University Service Citation: Dec. 1

President’s Club members are invited to special Emporia State events throughout the year to thank them for their generous support of University priorities at the discretion of University President Michael D. Shonrock.

First 150 Club This special giving club

offers membership benefits to those who make an annual gift of $1,863 or more designated to the First 150 Club. This fund provides support to create a winning culture and advance the mission of Hornet Athletics at the discretion of Athletic Director Kent Weiser.

For more information on the President’s Club or First 150 Club, please contact Amber Beasley, director of annual giving, at 620-341-5440 or abeasle2@emporia.edu.

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Spotlight on Alumni 1940 Robert A. Mott (BA 47-English), San Diego, CA, was honored with the naming of the Robert A. Mott Distinguished Excellence Award as one of the most respected and beloved instructors in the history of Wichita State University’s communication program.

1950

Glenn Crumb (BSE 51-Physical Science, MS 56-Physical Science), Topeka, just published a comprehensive book on his family’s journey to Kansas. The book is titled “Crumbs Along the Trail.”

Marlow Ediger (BSE 58-Elementary Education, MS 60-Educational Administration), North Newton, was reappointed to the Editorial Advisory Board of Education magazine.

Robert D. “Bob” Linder (BSE 56-Social Sciences), Manhattan, continues as University Distinguished Professor of History at Kansas State University. He also recently co-edited and contributed to a revised edition of “Introduction to the History of Christianity,” published in the UK

by Lion Publishing LTD and in the United States by Fortress Press.

Vaughn Nelson (BSE 57-Physical Science), Round Rock, TX, authored the CRC Press publication “Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and The Environment, Second Edition.”

1960

Kenneth (BSE 64-Social Sciences) and Cathryn (Schroeder) Callison (BSE 66-Social Sciences), Lamar, CO, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 18, 2014.

Michael “Craig” Delich (BSE 69-Social Sciences, MA 76-History), Kansas City, retired from the Kansas City Kansas USD 500 after 31 years of service.

Robert “Bob” Dorst (BA 64-Speech), Topeka, retired from Hayden Catholic High School in May 2014.

Bob taught Speech, Forensics, Debate, and English.

Ed H. Hammond (BSE 66-Speech, MS 67-Speech), Hays, retired as president of Fort Hays State University in June 2014. He will serve as a consultant to the new president for a year and has transitioned to FHSU Foundation Office as a fundraiser.

John A. Masterson (BSE 67-Physical Education, MS 70-Physical Education), Iola, was inducted into the Red Devil Diamond Club’s 2014 Hall of Fame in honor of his role as former baseball coach at Allen Community College.

Donald S. Miller (BSB 65-Business Administration, MS 66-Business), Emporia, retired from teaching in the School of Business at Emporia State University.

Gary Peer (MS 67-Counselor Education), Stephenville, TX, was honored with an Adam State University’s “Great Stories on Walls in Halls” award, which honors loved ones or alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. Peer is currently interim provost/vice president of Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University.

Ronald W. Poplau (MA 68-History), Kansas City, was one of 50 teachers profiled in the book “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom” by Katrina Fried.

Cathy (Hallsted) Reeves (BSE 69-Elementary Education, MLS 75-Library Science), Dodge City, is the new president of the Kansas Library Association.

Don Reichardt (BSE 60-English), Roswell, GA, has published his

second crime thriller novel, “The Blue Wall.”

Neil (BA 63-English, MA 65-English) and Carol S. (Harbour) Roach (BSE 66-Elemetary Education, MS 72-Curriculum & Instruction), Lenexa, created the Roach Family Award, a scholarship for current Sigma Sigma Sigma members.

Carol S. (Harbour) Roach (BSE 66-Elemetary Education, MS 72-Curriculum & Instruction), Lenexa, retired from the presidency of the Curriculum Leadership Institute on June 30, 2014.

Patricia L. Shaw (BSE 67-English, Psychology, MS 71-School Psychology), Waverly, IA, retired from Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on March 1, 2012.

Earl and Karen Truelove (BS 65-Mathematics, MS 88-Master Teacher), Hartford, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May 2014.

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Cecil W. Aska (BGS 76-General Studies), Junction City, retired as administrator of the Eighth Judicial District Court on March 15, 2014.

Dr. Ted E. Bilderback (BS 70-Biology, MS 73-Biology), Raleigh, NC, was honored as the 2014 Distinguished Alumni in the Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources Department at Kansas State University.

Submissions Entries for Spotlight on Alumni may be submitted by the alumnus/a or by a friend, but we will obtain permission from the alumnus/a before printing the information. High-quality photographs are encouraged (jpg format preferred) and will be considered for use. Entries may be edited for clarity or length.

Entries may be sent to alumni@emporia. edu or to: Spotlight Magazine, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801-5018.

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Adam R. “Gus” Collins (BSB 78-Business Administration), Wellington, retired as city manager of Wellington and was named the new gas and wastewater utilities director in Winfield.

Dale E. Cushinberry (BSE 70-Elementary Education, MS 73-Counselor Education/Secondary Counseling), Topeka, was named one of Ingram’s 2014 Icons of Education.

Cushinberry also had his ESU basketball jersey retired to the wall of White Auditorium.

Dr. Robert F. Hartsook (BA 70-Social Sciences, MS 72-Counselor Education), Wrightsville Beach, NC, was inducted into the Emporia High School Hall of Fame on May 8, 2014.

73-Speech), Topeka, retired after dedicating 40 years to Topeka Public Schools.

Dan Pohl (BSE 79-Psychology), Moundridge, has published his first book of poems and prose poems titled “Autochthonous: Found in Place.” Pohl currently teaches English and German at Hutchinson Community College.

Gaye Theurer (BSE 75-Physical Education), Atchison, has retired from Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority after almost 30 years of service.

Barbara (Swenson) Weidner (BSE 74-Elementary Education), Topeka, has retired from teaching with Topeka Public Schools in May 2014.

1980 Sharon Brown (CSt), Emporia, and Matthew Boddington (BSE 78-Social Sciences), Topeka, ran into each other on March 7, 2014, at a luau in Hawaii. Boddington is a general counsel in the Shawnee County Law Enforcement Center.

Margaret “Peggy” Henry (MLS 73-Library Science), Independence, MO, retired from the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence, MO. Jeff Hulse (BSE 77-Physical Education, MS 90-Curriculum & Instruction), Lenexa, was named the 2013 National Girls Softball Coach of the Year from the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Association.

Judge R. Wayne Lampson (BS 75-Public Affairs), Kansas City, was appointed to be a member of the new seven-member Chief Judges Council for Kansas in February 2014.

Pamela K. (Lucas) McComas (BSE 72-Elementary Education, MS

Lendi L. (Grimsley) Bland (BSE 83-Elementary Education, MS 97-Curriculum & Instruction), Emporia, completed her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University in May 2014.

Diane M. (Prior) DeBacker (BSB 82-Business Education), Topeka, has been named the new director general of the Abu Dhabi Education Council in the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Jonelle G. Dutton Gaddis (BA 87-Biology), Jenks, OK, has been recognized by the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals.

Stephen “Steve” Eckman (BS 89-Business), Shawnee, is senior vice president of Physician Experience at Cerner Millennium. Steve is responsible for organizations supporting Cerner’s software platform and maximizing productivity for physicians using Cerner solutions.

Lisa J. (Marple) Johnson (AS 88-Computer Information Systems, BSB 94-Accounting), Manhattan, was promoted to senior manager at Varney & Associates in February.

Mike Law (BSB 81-Business Administration), Olathe, has been

promoted to vice president/country programming for Wilks Broadcasting / KBEQ - Q104 Radio.

Jeff L. Morris (BSE 83-Special Education, Physical Education), Hutchinson, retired as a school counselor from Hutchinson High School after 30 years of teaching, coaching, and counseling in Kansas.

Cammy Onek (BSE 82-Physical Education, MS 87-Curriculum & Instruction), El Dorado, was featured in the November 27, 2014 episode of the reality TV show “American Pickers.”

Rueben D. Perez (BS 85-Sociology, Anthropology), Kansas City, MO, has been selected as a University of Kansas Man of Merit. A Man of Merit is one who positively defines masculinity, takes action, and leads by example while contributing to the university and community.

Greg Quick (MS 80-Physical Education), Midland, MI, is the new linebackers coach for the Montreal Alouettes.

Scott Reinecke (BS 84-Business Administration), Greensburg, is owner of Studio 54, which was recognized by the Kansas Small Business Development Center as the 2014 Existing Business of the Year.

Studio 54 is a fused and stained glass art gallery and gift shop located in Greensburg, KS. John L. Robinson (BS 82-Information Systems), Easton, is the vice president of Boston Financial Data Services in Lawrence, KS. John J. Slaughter (BS 83-Sociology, Anthropology), Reno, NV, was selected as the county manager of Washoe County, NV. Brad Stratton (BSB 86-Business Administration), Overland Park, was presented with the “Leadership Kansas - Alumnus of the Year” award

by Governor Brownback on April 25, 2014. Brad is a 2003 graduate of the program, was the 2008 State Program Chair, and served as the Chair of the Board in 2010.

Michael Wolgast (BSE 89-Social Science), Olathe, principal, and

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“Zoological Studies.”

98-Communication), St. Joseph, MO, is the new residential life director at Sarah D. (Bieberle) Britton (BS Missouri Western State University.

05-Recreation), Ulysses, was sworn in as the new city clerk of Ulysses in Robert “Bob” Robke (BS December 2013.

90-Business), Lenexa, was hired Brady Dean (BSE 01-Psychology), as vice president of Cerner Topeka, is the new director of Network, an innovative health care Assessment and Evaluation for USD company, where he oversees the 501 in Topeka. implementation and support of Cerner’s connectivity services.

Jana M. (Green) Durham (BS Joshua M. Anderson (BSE 97-English, 01-Biology), Hutchinson, accepted a Donald T. Shimkus (MM 91-Music), Speech/Theatre), Kansas City, MO, new job at Hospira in February.

Oxford, is the president-elect was one of 50 teachers profiled in the Kelly Fann (MS 09-Library Science), designee of the Kansas Association book “American Teacher: Heroes in Kansas City, is the director at the of School Boards Delegate Assembly. the Classroom” by Katrina Fried.

Tonganoxie Public Library.

He began serving his term on June 1 Bo Black (BGS 96-General Studies), Trisha (Raber) Hoelting, MSN, and assumed the presidency on July 1.

Great Bend, is the new head football APRN, CNM (BSN 00-Nursing), Signe Truelove (BSE 93-Social Olpe, a certified midwife, joined the coach at Hays High School.

Sciences, MS 02-Special Education), Obstetric & Gynecology Division of Emporia, was named the Medical Arts Clinic in Emporia.

Melinda “Mindy” (Gordon) a 2014 Kansas Master Kimberly (Anderson) Isbell (BSE Tapia (BS 95-Sociology), Las Teacher.

01-English, MS 07-Instructional Cruces, NM, became a National Georgene (BS Design & Technology), Iola, Board Certified Teacher in 90-Business) and received the 2014 Jackie Engel the area of Early Childhood Harlan Verlin, Award. The award is given to top Generalist in November 2013.

Marshfield, MO, Kansas high school teachers who Tapia was also named the 2015 celebrated their 50th have demonstrated excellence in Teacher of the Year for Las wedding anniversary publications advising.

Cruces Public Schools. on August 30, 2013.

Daphne Mayes (BS 06-Biology), Elisa (Chavez) Lawrence, recently co-authored a William E. Jensen (MS 99-Biology), Wagoner (BS 90-Psychology, MS research publication on the role Topeka, recently co-authored a 93-Psychology), Shawnee, was of feeding and the energetics of publication in the “American recently promoted from director of corn snakes in an international Midland Naturalist.” The article is peer-reviewed journal called human resources to chief human about nest survival of grassland “Zoological Studies.” resource officer for BalancePoint birds in warm- and cool-season Corporation. grassland restorations.

Jory M. Collins (BSE Craig Kuckelman (BSB 02-Elementary Education, 91-Accounting), Overland Park, was MS 07-Educational promoted to managing partner at Administration), Emporia, Deloitte LLP in Kansas City, MO. Rhonda Barker (MS was named the Russell Phillip Mayfield (MS 96-Physical 02-Business Education), Athletic/WBCA NCAA Education), Tyler, TX, is the new Lynn Haven, FL, is now Division II Region 7 account representative at Halliburton the chief information Coach of the Year.

Energy Services. officer for Gulf Coast Nathan Roberts (BFA State College.

Lynett Bontrager Carrie Wyatt (BSB Steve (FS) and Stephanie (Dobbs) (BS 05-Biology), 97-Management), Derby, Moore (BS 00-Sociology), Emporia, Anchorage, AK, celebrated their 40th wedding senior administrative recently co-authored anniversary on January specialist in the Department a research publication 19, 2014. of Communication Sciences on the role of feeding and Disorders, was recently Donald E. Morfitt (BS 00-Computer and the energetics elected to the new University Science, Physics), Emporia, received of corn snakes in an Support Staff Senate at an Outstanding Contributor Award international peerWichita State University. from Ellucian, a global leader reviewed journal called the staff and faculty of Pioneer Trail Middle School in Olathe were recognized as the 2014 Middle School of the Year by the National Association of Middle School Principals.

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Chet Pobolish (BIS 00-Health, Physical Education, and Recreation), Ponchatoula, LA, has been promoted to offensive coordinator for Southeastern Louisiana University football.

12-Elementary Education), Leavenworth, was named a 2014 Horizon Award recipient for excellence in teaching.

Kerby J. Cornett (BSE 10-Elementary Education), Fontana, was named a 2014 Horizon Award recipient for excellence in teaching.

Tyler J. Goad (BSE 11-Health Education, Future ESU Physical Education), Nursing Hornet, Emporia, was presented Aubree Hess, with the Graduate Major daughter of of the Year for Research at Kari Hess (BSN the KAHPERD Teachers 96-Nursing; Convention in November current faculty).

2013.

Katrina M. Goscha (BSE 12-English), Bucyrus, was named a 2014 Horizon Award recipient for excellence in teaching.

Wesley “Wes” Henson (BS Cade W. Amend (MS 13-Psychology, 13-Biology), Perry, recently accepted Mental Health Counseling), Emporia, a position with the U.S. Army Corps accepted a position providing of Engineers as the natural resource counseling services at Prairie View, specialist park ranger at the Carlyle Inc. and began his employment Lake Project in Illinois. on April 1.

Adam Holthaus (BS 10-Information Stephanie K. Anderson (BSB Systems, MBA 12-Business 13-Accounting), Salina, joined Administration), Topeka, is Kennedy and Coe as an intern in the the information technologist firm’s Salina office in February. for Wolf Creek Nuclear Christina L. (Holt) Black (BSE Operating Corporation.

12-Elementary Education), Levi Jaster (MS 12-Biology), Mound City, was named a 2014 Verdi, NV, recently co-authored Horizon Award recipient for a publication in the American excellence in teaching.

Midland Naturalist. The article is Katie A. Chenoweth (BSE

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Nuptials

Joshua Bellinger and Lezley Lawson (BS 12), August 31, 2013 Brandon Tarrant (BS 08) and Jennifer Dace (BSB 09), September 7, 2013 Lukas Lehman (BA 12) and Caelee Gibbs (BFA 11), September 21, 2013 Daniel Mingori and Amanda Hart (BS 00), October 12, 2013 Joseph Pitman and Tracey Holler (BFA 07), October 19, 2013 Ramiro Tovar and Vicky Ortega (BA 10), October 25, 2013

about nest survival of grassland birds in warm- and cool-season grassland restorations.

Aubrey (McCord) Kennedy (BSE 10-English), Overland Park, is the integrated reading and writing language arts teacher for Kansas City Kansas Public Schools.

Ting Liu (MS 13-Accounting/Health, Physical Education, and Recreation), Hutchinson, has been named the next head volleyball coach for Southwestern Community College.

Jeffrey Miller (MS 11-Biology), Emporia, and his thesis advisor, Dr. Bill Jensen, recently published an article in the “Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science.”

The article is based on a portion of Jeff ’s thesis research as Emporia State University.

Emily S. Miller (BSB 10-Management Information Systems/Information Systems), Overland Park, joined the Hesston Public Library team in January 2014.

Robyn L. Myers (BSE 12-Elementary Education), McPherson, was named a 2014 Horizon Award recipient for excellence in teaching.

Kevin T. Roulhac (BSE 11-Social Sciences), Wichita, was named a 2014 Horizon Award recipient for excellence in teaching.

Sarah A. Samuelson (BSE 12-Biology, Chemistry, Middle Level Sciences), Burlington, was named a 2014 Horizon Award recipient for

Benjamin Taylor (BA 05) and Lea Stueve, October 27, 2013 Ryan Thompson (BSB 08) and Ashlie Carlson (BSB 10), December 14, 2013 Cole Evans and Tami Spexarth (BSB 08), December 28, 2013 Troy Wente and Melissa “Missy” Davis (BSB 07), March 29, 2014 Rich Conkling and Jessica Kohr (MBA 08), April 14, 2014

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Benjamin R. “Ben” Smith (BS 10-Biology, MS 13-Biology), DeSoto, recently accepted a position as quagga mussel coordinator with the Great Basin Institute at Lake Mead, NV, the largest reservoir in the United States.

Jade Sparks (BS 13-Communication), Lawrence, is the new account executive in the Advertising department at The Mirror.

Yusuke Suita (BS 12- Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology), Waltham, MA, recently co-authored a research publication on the role of feeding and the energetics of corn snakes in an international peer-reviewed journal called “Zoological Studies.”

Michelle Trejo (BA 13-Spanish, Business), Wichita, was hired at Cessna Aircraft as the ProAdvantage Program administrator.

Randi S. (Knott) Weller (MS 10-Reading Specialist, Prek-12),

1 1 Camden Micus Bentley, son, born to ■ Kyle and Heather (Johnson) Bentley (BS 11), August 17, 2013 Easton Allen Kling, son, born to Justin and Erin (Allen) Kling (BS 07), August 26, 2013 2 Creighton Dean Mantz, son, born to ■ Dean and Jennifer (Brown) Mantz (BSE 95, MSE 99), October 15, 2013 3 Ava Brynn Pruden, daughter, born ■ to Tracy (BS 07) and Sarah (Roth) Pruden (BFA 07), October 30, 2013 Taylen Ann Spellman, daughter, born to Joseph (BSB 06) and Kristen (Sutton) Spellman (BSB 06), November 1, 2013 Brady Lee Pepper, son, born to Jessie (BS 09) and Kelli (Methvin) Pepper (BIS 07), December 3, 2013

Clay Center, achieved the highest credential available to American educators as a National Board Certified Teacher.

Jacob T. White (BFA 11-Communication), Bucyrus, will be the assistant coach for the Yakima Valley Pippins in Washington State for the summer of 2014.

Friends Kale and Juanita Bonebrake, Emporia, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 8, 2014.

Dr. Peggy L. Lane, Saint Joseph, MO, was awarded the Southwest Decision Sciences Institute (SWDSI) Outstanding Educator Award for 2014. The Outstanding Educator Award is presented annually by the Federation of Business Disciplines, on behalf of SWDSI, to an educator who

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Kailey Nicole Yoder, daughter, born to Dustin (FS) and Marsha (Johnson) Yoder (BS 05), December 3, 2013 Avery Grimmett, daughter, born to Will (FS) and Jessica (Taul) Grimmett (BS 05), December 12, 2013 Drew Joseph Cole, son, born to Scott (BS 07) and Jill (Laws) Cole (BS 09), December 17, 2013 Riyan Adele Aylward, daughter, born to Monte Aylward and Heather (Newkirk) Arndt (BSN 99), December 19, 2013 Evan Bradley Wecker, son, born to Brad (BS 92) and Melissa Wecker, January 31, 2014 Henry Taylor Smith, son, born to Taylor and Lauren (Overesch) Smith

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has made an outstanding contribution to the discipline of Decision Sciences.

Dr. Marie C. Miller, Americus, retired as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Emporia State University.

Steven A. Robinson, Olathe, is the new executive director of the Lawrence Community Shelter.

Former Students

Janet Sipes (FS), Clearwater Beach, FL, was named AmeriLife’s chief administrative officer. AmeriLife is the largest annuity, life, and health insurance marketing group in America.

Births

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(BSN 10), March 20, 2014 4 Lucas Maverick Helstrong, son, ■ born to Dave and Ashley (Helton) Helstrong (BSE 07), April 8, 2014 Braylee Elizabeth Chenoweth, daughter, born to Joshua Chenoweth and Angela Combes (BS 05, MS 08), April 14, 2014 Reed Briggs Wellington, son, born to Nick (BSE 08) and Michelle (McHenry) Wellington (BIS 09), April 29, 2014 5 Emmett Louis Kushner, son, born ■ to Brad and Jan (Farwell) Kushner (BSB 04, MBA 06), June 21, 2014.

Emmett’s sister, Hattie, introduces her new brother.

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In Memoriam 1930 Golda (Ramsey) Abbaticallo (BS 39), Leawood, May 11, 2014 Doris E. (Bolinger) Bachelor (BS 37), Bucklin, May 3, 2014 Roberta V. Davies (BME 39), Independence, Feb. 22, 2013 Mildred L. (Blanche) Russell (LIF 39), Kansas City, MO, Feb. 15, 2014 Elsabeth M. (James) Spalsbury (BS 35, MS 64), Lawrence, Dec. 16, 2013

1940

Mary L. (Erickson) Butler (BS 46), Offerle, Nov. 21, 2013 Helen V. (Yates) McAtee Davis (BME 42), Wellington, May 16, 2014 Byron E. Graber (BS 48), Denver, CO, Jan. 5, 2014 Willis J. Holmberg (BS 49), Fort Collins, CO, Oct. 20, 2013 Glenn H. Love (BS 48), Johnson, April 20, 2014 Loretta B. (Adam, Drummond) Lynn (BS 49), Topeka, Feb. 1, 2014 Phyllis H. (Hope) McGinness (BS 43), Topeka, Jan. 10, 2014 Carl Nall (BS 47, MS 51), Topeka, Jan. 28, 2014 Dorothy E. Pew (BS 46), Greensburg, Feb. 23, 2014 Rose (Siemens) Sawatzky (BS 49), Eureka, CA, March 3, 2014 Dorothy O. (Brueggemann) Soden (BS 46), Great Bend, Aug. 21, 2013

1950

Donald R. Cade (MS 56), Williamsburg, Dec. 28, 2013 Gerald W. Carr (BS 51), Belleville, IL, Jan. 4, 2014 Marilyn J. (Schoonover) Cobb (BSE 56), Wichita, April 23, 2014 Karen J. Conyers (BS 59), Laguna

Niguel, CA, April 22, 2014 Patricia L. (Street) Cornell (BME 55, MS 60), Silver Bay, NY, Dec. 14, 2013 Sanford A. Day, Jr. (BS 53), Bucklin, April 13, 2014 Adlore H. Denning (BSE 55), Scottsdale, AZ, April 27, 2014 John E. Dillon (BS 54), Independence, Jan. 21, 2014 Donald E. Ek (MS 58), Wichita, March 3, 2014 Marvin R. Ewy (BS 59), Bethany, OK, March 8, 2014 Loretta J. (Angell) Fabrizius (BS 51), Tulsa, OK, March 17, 2014 Irl J. George (BS 56, MS 66), Carbondale, Jan. 14, 2014 Bobby D. Grundy (BS 57), Manvel, TX, Dec. 13, 2013 George Hickman, Jr. (BS 57), Council Grove, April 5, 2014 Dana K. (Pfaff ) Hollister (MS 57), Colorado Springs, CO, Dec. 23, 2013 Ruth L. Irey (BA 58, MS 59), Emporia, Feb. 15, 2014 Helen A. (Lawrence) Johnson (MS 55), Warrensburg, MO, April 7, 2014 Marcia A. Koch (BS 51), Emporia, Dec. 28, 2013 Morgan L. Kramm (BA 53), Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 13, 2014 Carleton R. MacFarlane (BSE 58), Tucson, AZ, April 22, 2014 Lyle K. McDermed (BS 59), Tyler, TX, April 6, 2014 Polly L. (Wood) Munn (BSE 52, MS 64), St. Louis, MO, March 29, 2014 David A. Otto (MS 57), Fort Mills, SC, Jan. 15, 2014 Charlene K. (Larkin) Parker (BS 58), Topeka, April 1, 2014 Dwight L. Parry (BA 55), Sun City, NV, Jan. 2014 Rita A. (Thompson) Pennybaker (BSE 53), Lawrence, Dec. 7, 2013 Dee W. (Wagner) Piculell (BME 59), Scottsdale, AZ, March 9, 2014 Norman L. Radke (BME 50), Newton, March 14, 2014 Lee R. Ramsburg, Sr. (BS 59), Prairie Village, Jan. 12, 2014

Ermal L. Rasmusson (MS 57), Salina, Jan. 29, 2014 Martin L. Ridgeway (BS 50, MS 56), Akron, OH, Feb. 7, 2014 Richard L. Salts (BS 58), Olathe, Jan. 27, 2014 Warren R. Smith (BS 59, MS 64), Americus, Dec. 27, 2013 Wilma M. (Webb) Spencer (BSE 56, MS 65), Emporia, May 20, 2014 Donald R. Tucker (BA 52), Spring Hill, April 5, 2014 R.J. Walker (BS 58), Greeley, CO, Feb. 3, 2014 James A. Walker (BS 53), Ardmore, OK, Jan. 31, 2014 Kathryn L. Wiens (MS 57), Buhler, Jan. 3, 2014 Cecil Wayne Williams (BSB 57), Denver, CO, May 18, 2014

1960

Jessie F. (Crews) Arbuckle (BS 69), Largo, FL, March 8, 2014 Melba B. (Spiker) Ash (BS 60), Norfolk, VA, Dec. 28, 2013 Charles L. Atwood (BA 66), Quitman, TX, April 9, 2014 Herman L. Barnett (MS 65), Lawton, OK, March 20, 2013 Linda B. Bond (BSE 62, MS 64), Hutchinson, Feb. 25, 2014 Joel E. Carlson (BS 64), Shawnee, Feb. 17, 2014 James M. Conklin (BS 64), Shawnee, Feb. 10, 2014 Michael T. Curran (BA 64), Maryville, TN, Feb. 24, 2014 Wilma M. Dains (MS 63), Topeka, Feb. 18, 2014 Anita L. (Higbee) Dobbin (BS 63), Colorado Springs, CO, April 10, 2014 Judith A. Dodge (BS 61), Loveland, CO, March 23, 2014 Edna E. Farren (MS 64), Hutchinson, Feb. 13, 2014 James R. Fleeker, Sr. (BA 60), Grand Forks, ND, Feb. 2, 2014

in memoriam

Anthony B. Foster (BA 66), Topeka, Dec. 29, 2013 Raymond L. Fox (MS 67), Garden City, Jan. 4, 2014 Fae L. (Vickers) Frazier (BS 60, MS 63), Douglass, Jan. 4, 2014 Marlin L. Frey (MS 61), Newton, Dec. 16, 2013 Gloria A. (Inkanish) Grubbs (BS 60), Partridge, Jan. 15, 2014 Mark A. Hardick (MA 69), Dallas, TX, March 24, 2014 James B. Hatfield (BS 68), Houston, TX, Jan. 28, 2014 Betty J. (Spangler) Haug (BS 68), Manhattan, April 19, 2014 Adolph E. Holub (BS 62), Wamego, March 17, 2014 Eleanor J. Hunt (BS 69), Olathe, Feb. 1, 2014 John J. Jacintho (BA 64), Sun City Center, FL, June 14, 2013 Gary Jernigan (BME 60, MS 61), Lyndon, Dec. 28, 2013 Donna J. (Maxwell) Jones (BS 69), Humboldt, Feb. 16, 2014 Philip J. LaCour (BS 68), Hilton Head Island, SC, March 20, 2014 Lorna L. (Perry) Luft (BS 60), Warrensburg, MO, March 16, 2014 John W. Martin (BS 61), Chanute, May 16, 2014 Bobby E. “Doc” McClintock (MS 61), Fort Worth, TX, Feb. 7, 2014 Fern B. Meek (MLS 69), Lee’s Summit, Dec. 15, 2013 Olive J. (Eberle) Miller (BS 62), Lawrence, Jan. 28, 2014 Harold M. Murray, Jr. (BS 60, MS 73), Topeka, Feb. 3, 2014 David Pendleton (BS 69, MS 71), Lenexa, Dec. 26, 2013 Judy L. (Duncan) Rush (BSE 62, MSE 69), Ft. Collins, CO, April 22, 2014 Charles I. Schneider (MS 68, Ed.S. 70), Silver Lake, Feb. 2, 2014 Irene (Regier) Soyez (BS 65), Cedar Point, April 4, 2014 Robert E. Stouffer (BS 65), Pearland, TX, Dec. 7, 2013 Beulah (Wilkinson) Summers (MS 69), Topeka, March 22, 2014 Betty J. (Fillmor) Uselman (BS 66),

Somerset, PA, Dec. 31, 2013 Jan M. VerBrugge (BS 64), Manhattan, May 24, 2014 Bill R. Wagonseller (MS 64), Henderson, NV, March 16, 2014 Kenneth W. Willey (BS 63), Milford, March 17, 2014 Warner B. Wirta (BS 60), Superior, WI, Dec. 19, 2013 Jack E. Wooten, Sr. (MS 62), Wichita, March 3, 2014 Robert E. Zilliox (MLS 68), Madison, IN, Feb. 23, 2014

1970

Alberto Amon, Jr. (BS 74, MS 75), Eudora, April 8, 2014 Barbara J. Barber (MLS 75), Topeka, Dec. 17, 2013 Jack K. Briggeman (BS 77), Cushing, OK, March 2, 2014 Michael H. Brown (BS 78), Emporia, May 24, 2014 Deborah D. (DiNitto) Byers (BSB 78), Wichita, April 27, 2014 Kay (Thomson) Calvert (MS 71), Emporia, March 15, 2014 Patricia A. (Woeppel) Disenhouse (BS 70), Ottumwa, IA, Jan. 24, 2014 John R. Doherty (BA 74), Paola, April 11, 2014 Richard A. Everett (BS 72, MS 78), Overland Park, April 19, 2014 Paul Geist (BS 74), Abilene, Jan. 19, 2014 Max K. Harder (BS 72), Buhler, April 25, 2014 Rosemary A. (Ryan) Hepner (MS 74), Fayetteville, AR, April 28, 2014 Janice D. (Parker) Jensen (BS 72), Council Grove, April 22, 2014 Robert Y. Jones III (BS 74), Hutchinson, Dec. 31, 2013 David W. Kasitz (BS 75), Wichita, Jan. 15, 2014 Stanley C. Kendrick (BS 78), Kansas City, May 8, 2014 Kenneth B. Lerman (MS 76), Wichita, May 5, 2014 Mary M. (Clark) Lieb (BS 71), Onaga, Feb. 21, 2014

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Theodore Lonewolf, Jr. (BS 74, MS 75), Anadarko, OK, Dec. 29, 2013 Peter L. Murphy (BS 78), Emporia, Feb. 5, 2014 Marjorie (Regier) Nachtigal (MS 71), Hutchinson, Dec. 18, 2013 Dorothy J. (Filley) Rockers (MS 78), Denver, CO, April 15, 2014 John R. Rundle (MS 73), Wichita, Jan. 31, 2014 Joyce (Cain) Sattler (BS 70), Emporia, March 2, 2014 Paul E. Serrano, Jr. (BS 72), Kansas City, Dec. 30, 2013 Steven L. Shepherd (BS 76), Bel Aire, March 1, 2014 Reginald D. Speece, Jr. (BS 76), Osage City, March 30, 2014 JoAnn (Holshouser) Stauffer (MS 72), Topeka, Dec. 27, 2013 David J. Swaim (BS 79), Topeka, March 7, 2014 Lorraine (Williams) Walker (BS 76, MS 82), Junction City, April 25, 2014 Charles E. Weil (BME 71), Merriam, Sept. 30, 2013

Make your mark

Put your stamp on Emporia State history with a personalized signature brick in the Sauder Alumni Center patio’s Walk of Honor.

Look for more information online at hornetnation.emporia.edu/ brick-program.

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1980 Rhonda M. Clarke (BS 85), Corpus Christi, TX, Feb. 8, 2014 Reta K. (Harrison) Graber (MLS 87), Hutchinson, Feb. 10, 2014 Jean L. (Higgins) Rundle (BS 80), Kansas City, MO, March 15, 2014 Shirley A. (Goertzen) Thieszen (MLS 83), North Newton, March 1, 2014 Anna Mae Tinkler (MLS 82), Humboldt, May 21, 2014

1990

Joan L. (Hobson) Ayers (MS 92), Leoti, Feb. 2, 2014 LeaAnne “Skip” (Leaves) Becker (MA 92), Iola, Feb. 6, 2014 Laura M. Collins (BA 98, MLS 10), Olathe, March 28, 2014 Marc D. Gray (BS 92), Plainville, Dec. 16, 2013 Boyd E. Lindsey (BS 91), Emporia, April 25, 2014 Kathryn J. (Shrake) Tyrell (MS 95), Lawrence, May 5, 2014

2010 Eric N. Fox (BSE 11), Arlington, TX, May 18, 2014

Joel M. Wilburn (BS 11), Atchison, May 20, 2014

Friends

Amy C. (Mull) Harter, Pawnee Rock, Feb. 3, 2014 Samantha C. “Sami” Harter, Overland Park, Feb. 3, 2014 Sybil Kowalski, Wichita, May 6, 2014 Virgil J. Morris, Emporia, May 6, 2014 Glenn A. Mull, Pawnee Rock, Feb. 3, 2014 Elaine M. Mull, Pawnee Rock, Feb. 3, 2014 Eldon V. “Parky” Parkman, Emporia, March 13, 2014 Robert A. Sauder, Emporia, Jan. 16, 2014 Margaret R. (Leisy) Steineger, Lenexa, May 16, 2014 Alice P. (Mitchell) Walters, Topeka, Jan. 25, 2014

Former Students

Sharon I. (Wallerius) Brandli, Prairie Village, April 7, 2014 Betty L. (Bortz) Butler, Minneapolis, March 12, 2014

Tour Ireland with the Shonrocks Enjoy an incredible journey through Ireland’s bustling cities and lush countryside with honorary tour guides Michael and Karen Shonrock next summer. A fun and relaxing 10 days of vacation touring awaits those who sign up for the Please Go Away™ Vacations “2015 President’s Trip: Irish Castles, Landscapes, and Flavors” June 4 – 14, 2015.

Emporia State’s president and first lady will lead the Emerald Isle tour, featuring coastline vistas, legendary Irish castles and resorts, genuine Irish farm experiences and spectacular scenery.

More information, including tour costs and a detailed itinerary, is available from the Emporia State University Alumni Association’s travel partner, Please Go Away™ Vacations, 800-362-9347 or 620-792-2458, or visit www.esualumni.com/pga.php.

Everett R. Call, Emporia, Feb. 14, 2014 Bret D. Dannenfelser, Marion, Feb. 4, 2014 Dale C. Daugaard, Harrisburg, SD, March 2, 2014 Harold L. Downing, Fort Collins, CO, May 12, 2014 Ellen C. (Fiddler) Ellis, Port Huron, MI, Dec. 1, 2013 Leone (Kitch) Luetcke, Peoria, AZ, Feb. 25, 2014 Jeffrey M. McFarlane, Burlingame, March 14, 2014 Barbara R. (McGill) Nelson, Grand Junction, CO, Dec. 20, 2013 Betty J. (Adam) Notson, Emporia, Feb. 27, 2014 Phyllis A. (Utterback) Tilson, Arkansas City, Feb. 28, 2014 Georgiann A. (Alexander) Ukena, Hiawatha, Dec. 22, 2013 Patricia K. (Zieammerman) Waidley, Emporia, Dec. 14, 2013 Carol A. (Sisson) Willliamson, Clearwater, April 13, 2014

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Memorial honors fallen educators A memorial remembering 113 teachers, administrators and education support professionals from 36 states who lost their lives while doing their jobs has been dedicated on the Emporia State campus.

While bagpipes played in the distance, the dedication drew education leaders from the U.S. Department of Education, National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers.

Part of the 2014 National Teachers Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, the memorial features names of fallen educators engraved on two black monuments shaped like open books.

The memorial was created with corporate, community and private contributions.

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