Spotlight F18

For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation

Fall 2018

The

c i m a n Dy Life

How ESU Alum Jeremy Rusco turned a college hobby into his life’s work.

Community EVENTS

Planning to visit campus?

Why not check out some things happening in the community, too!

For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation

SEPTEMBER 9

Managing Editors Mary Shivley (BA 2001, MS 2004) mshivley@emporia.edu

Great American Market emporiamainstreet.com

SEPTEMBER 12

"What's The Matter w/ Kansas" (William A White Documentary) emporiagranada.com

SEPTEMBER 13 & 14

Moulin Rouge Live Action Movie Screening emporiagranada.com

SEPTEMBER 15 – 16

OCTOBER 27

Live Action Haunted Theatre w/ Texas Chainsaw Massacre & Friday 13th Part IV emporiagranada.com

NOVEMBER 3

Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section Concert emporiagranada.com

NOVEMBER 4

Emporia Freedom Fest & Spur Ride visitemporia.com

Country Club Classic Disc Golf Tournament Hosted by Dynamic Discs visitemporia.com

NOVEMBER 4 – 11

SEPTEMBER 26

NOVEMBER 27

Momix emporiaksarts.org

SEPTEMBER 28 – 30

U.S. Amateur Match Play Championships – Doubles Play Hosted by Dynamic Discs visitemporia.com

SEPTEMBER 28 America in Concert emporiagranada.com

OCTOBER 13

Dynamic Discs Open visitemporia.com

OCTOBER 13 – 14 KHSRA Rodeo visitemporia.com

OCTOBER 18 – 20

Rocky Horror Picture Show emporiagranada.com

OCTOBER 26 -29

Downtown Haunted Tours emporiamainstreet.com

OCTOBER 26 Farewell Angelina emporiaksarts.org

All Veterans Tribute Week visitemporia.com

Emporia Community Christmas Parade visitemporia.com

DECEMBER 7

Shenandoah Christmas Concert emporiagranada.com

DECEMBER 15

Elf Early Morning Movie Screening w/ Pajama & Pancake Breakfast emporiagranada.com

FEBRUARY 18 iLUMNATE emporiaksarts.org

MARCH 10

Andreas Klein emporiaksarts.org

APRIL 2019

Glass Blown Open dynamicdiscs.com

SUMMER 2019

Missoula Children’s Theatre emporiaksarts.org

JUNE 1, 2019 Dirty Kanza dirtykanza.com

Convention and Visitors Bureau Emporia Arts Center Emporia Main Street Granada Theatre

Laurie Pitman lpitman@emporia.edu Design & Layout Ryan O’Meara romeara@emporia.edu Photography Dustin Michelson dmichels@emporia.edu Spotlight on Alumni Gracie Dautel (CS) alumni@emporia.edu Contributors Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Gwendolynne Larson Bobbi Mylnar Brandy Nance Terri Weast (MLS 1998) Editorial Committee Sherri Buttenhoff (BSB 1979) Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Teddi Davis (BS 2007) Jennifer Denton (MBA 2016) Sarah Eimer (BA 2003) Jose Feliciano Jr. Kelly Heine (BFA 2001) Laurie Pitman Dave Sparks Lindsay Thompson Janice Williams Emporia State University President Allison Garrett Foundation President Shane Shivley (BSB 2000) Foundation Vice President for Stewardship and Administration Jennifer Denton (MBA 2016) Assistant Vice President – Outreach & Engagement Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Director of Alumni Relations Jose Feliciano Jr. Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson Beth Paladino (BSB 1979) Alumni Association Board of Directors President Bill Patterson (BSE 1983, MS 1989) Spotlight is the magazine of Hornet Nation, consisting of more than 72,000 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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Just Do It & See What Happens

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Globalized Learning

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Friendship Benefits Marching Hornets

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Building for Success

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It's All in the Design

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New Academic Options

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A Lasting Legacy

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Worth the Wait

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A Trajectory for Success

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From College Hobby to Worldwide Enterprise

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2018 Service Citation Recipients

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New Coaches for Men's & Women's Basketball

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A Life-Changing Journey

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Spotlight on Alumni

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In Memoriam

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EVENTS 18-19

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

FEBRUARY 2019

September 7-16 Kansas State Fairgrounds Hutchinson, KS

October 5-6 ESU Campus

February 15 ESU Memorial Union

ESU Booth at the Kansas State Fair

Summervill’s Fan Fair

September 7 at 5:30 pm Encampment Building, Kansas State Fairgrounds Hutchinson, KS ESU Family & Friends Day and Hornet Heritage Family Introduction

September 22 ESU Campus

ROTC Reunion

Roosevelt High School Reunion

October 12-13 ESU Campus

ESU Homecoming

October 19-20 ESU Campus

NOVEMBER

Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

November 3 Sauder Alumni Center Emporia, KS

KC Alumni at Boulevard Brewery

November 8 Boulevard Brewery Kansas City, MO

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Founder’s Day Luncheon

JUNE 2019

Phi Delta Theta 50-Year Reunion

June 21-23 ESU Campus

To view all alumni events, please visit emporia.edu/alumnievents

Just Do It

& SEE WHAT HAPPENS

A FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

By air, it’s at least a 16-hour trip from Asunción, Paraguay, to Kansas. It’s a challenging journey for a seasoned traveler; even more so when an 18-year-old high school graduate leaves home to launch her college studies.

But luckily for Lea Giménez Duarte, her destination was Emporia and Emporia State University.

“If I hadn’t arrived in such a welcoming city that was the right size for an 18-year-old coming alone to a completely different world, not speaking English, I probably would have given up and come back home. My path would’ve been completely different.”

It’s been a path with plenty of challenges, not the least of which was learning a new language. But it has led Giménez Duarte, at 37 years old, back home to be the youngest—and first female—Minister of Finance in Paraguay’s history.

Interviewed for this profile by Dr. Ken Weaver, dean of The Teachers College at Emporia State, Giménez Duarte said her mother had initially urged her to become a teacher after coming across some information about ESU. Her academic path took a different turn, though, when she discovered her affinity for mathematics and economics in classes taught by Dr. Brian Hollenbeck and other faculty.

“I will never forget him (Hollenbeck) and his commitment to teaching. He had a transformative impact on my life,” Giménez Duarte remembered.

Giménez Duarte graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emporia State, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2004. Ten years later, she was named one of ESU’s Outstanding Recent Graduates. Due to responsibilities with her then-current job as an economist with the World Bank, though, she was unable to return to Emporia to accept the award.

In Paraguay for a reception celebrating programs strengthening relationships between Kansas and Paraguay, Weaver presented the award to Giménez Duarte this past June.

Sitting with Weaver in a conference room lined with photos of previous Paraguayan Ministers of Finance—all men—Giménez Duarte remarked, “To be in this room is pretty amazing. Sometimes I look at these photos and am reminded how huge a move this is for me. You have the whole budget of the country as your responsibility.”

“It’s a fantastic challenge, and it’s the story of my life—I just do it and see what happens.”

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Globalized

LEARNING

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD Many students spend the final weeks before graduating college completing the last bit of course work and other requirements to ensure they will be walking across the stage at commencement to receive their degrees. Not many would take the last month to get a different perspective by traveling and doing what they have been professionally prepared to do.

Ashley Peterson had the opportunity and went for it.

Having completed her 12 weeks of student teaching at Olpe, she went to Jyväskylä, Finland, in April, where she taught at Kortepohja Elementary School. For three weeks, she taught in an international program where the full curriculum is taught in English. Students were from China, Afghanistan, India and the United States— ranging from families who were refugees to children of Fulbright scholars studying at Jyväskylä University. Most of the 60 students, from Grades 1-6, were not native English speakers, which was a factor Peterson, guided by her mentor teacher, kept in mind when covering content ranging from animal classification to understanding latitude and longitude.

“It was very eye-opening for me,” she said. “Having to remember that English is the children’s second language.”

Another difference she adapted to was the school’s schedule of teaching for 45 minutes, then taking a break for 15 minutes. “(The students) have to go outside. They have to run around. They don’t get to have their phones,” she said. Teachers spent the breaks collaborating.

As for the actual teaching, “I did a few lessons on my own here and there, then they gave me free rein. They didn’t want to see lesson plans.” In preparing for the trip, Peterson communicated with her mentor teacher and found that “it was interesting to see the standards are similar to ours, but they’re not quite as stringent.”

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Having read Timothy Walker’s “Teach Like Finland,” she thought she had a fair idea about what it would be like.

“I’m going to be honest — it’s a lot of work; it’s tiring and stressful. It was wonderful,” she said. “(Reading Walker’s book) is not the same as being there.

You can’t really, totally understand the mindset without actually going and talking to people.”

Peterson collaborated with Josie Rozell, a May 2018 Bachelor of Science in Education graduate of Emporia State University who student taught in Indonesia, and Dr. Amanda Lickteig, assistant professor in secondary education, on “Here Is the Place to Begin Your Explorations: An Autoethnographical Examination Into Student Teaching Abroad,” which has been submitted for publication.

Peterson returned to Kansas in early May in time to graduate Summa Cum Laude with a BSE in elementary education. The Clifton, Kansas, native is spending her summer getting established in Dodge City, where she will teach fourth grade for USD 443 when the 2018-19 school year begins.

Since 2014, a total of 18 students have participated in four-week, student-teaching opportunities in Indonesia, Finland and Paraguay. Student-teaching placements are being added in Germany and Denmark for 2018-19.

You can’t really, totally understand the mindset without actually going and talking to people.

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Friendship

BRINGS BENEFITS TO MARCHING HORNETS

Percussionists in the Emporia Marching Hornets band benefit each year from a friendship dating back more than two decades.

Dr. Tracy Freeze, ESU assistant professor of percussion and percussion ensemble, met Staff Sgt. David Constantine during their graduate school days at the University of Oregon.

Constantine, a percussionist in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, travels to Emporia State every summer to spend a week with the ESU drummers working on their fall marching band show. Last month marked his 15th year coming to the Emporia campus.

“I wish that I could be here longer than just a week,” Constantine said.

Scoring the arrangements for the marching band show is a collaboration. Dr. Bill Woodworth, director of bands, composes for the horns and wind instruments. Freeze writes for the xylophones and keyboards, leaving Constantine to write for the drums.

Constantine arrives at ESU with his score on an iPad. He modifies the score during rehearsal week, taking home notes to incorporate into a final arrangement he sends back to ESU. He joined the Marine band in 2011. Before that, he performed with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra in New York and served as principal timpani with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Terre Haute Symphony of Indiana.

“I started when I was 8 and knew pretty much from the day that I picked up sticks that this is what I wanted to do,” said Constantine, who occasionally has presented master classes at ESU and also performs with Freeze in Oregon during the summer.

His passion and love of teaching benefits ESU students.

“It’s great to see them grow during the week,” Constantine said.

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BUILDING FOR

Success

BRINGING YOU AN UPDATE ON THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS HAPPENING ACROSS CAMPUS.

A custom-built reception desk is just one of many unique features of the BizHornet Center in Cremer Hall, part of the Preston Family Student Complex. The work on the 1,400-square-foot space was completed during spring 2018 using talent from nearly every shop in ESU Facilities.

The outdoor deck and research areas of the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center are taking shape with the installation of utility poles near King Lake. This photo is looking southwest toward campus. The poles are part of a gift from Westar Energy, one of 46 donors joining the W.S. & E.C. Jones Trust and the Trusler Foundation to make the high-impact learning center a reality.

First came separate stairwells and elevator shafts, then came wall framing. When the cover of the outdoor patio space on the west side was erected, the varied pieces of construction began to look like the artist renderings of Schallenkamp Hall. Set to open to residents in fall 2019, the hall across from King and Beach halls will feature public spaces that will foster community.

University Facilities staff spent the summer working hard elsewhere on campus: • New fencing on the east and west sides of the ESU Soccer Pitch, northeast of the Student Recreation Center, features stone columns.

• Roosevelt Hall is home to a new graphic arts lab. To make room, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences dean’s office suite moved to the lower level of Butcher Hall.

• Five simultaneous projects in Visser Hall culminated with 24/7 access to Skillet Atrium as a learning commons space and upgrades to the elementary education science classroom, psychology animal vivarium—otherwise known as the “rat lab”—and The Teachers College Resource Center.

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IT’S ALL IN

the Design

Studio E, a student-design collective launched in spring 2018, is one of many examples of Emporia State’s devotion to high-impact learning. The idea began in Emporia State’s art department and soon blossomed into a vision shared among several programs and departments.

“We want to provide the best educational experience for students as possible, which requires significant infrastructure to make sure students receive mentoring in their content areas,” said English Professor Amy Sage Webb.

The pilot semester featured a handful of business, creative writing and graphic design students.

“We’re now reaching out to ask students in other areas to apply as well,” Webb added.

Student interns receive mentoring in their content areas and the chance to work one-on-one with the general manager of the studio, Rosalie Krenger.

“Once I know we have a potential client, I coordinate with the interns and arrange a meeting with the client to discuss what they would like us to work on for them,” Krenger said.

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Students collaborate in small-project groups throughout the week to generate ideas, but much of the work is done on their own, allowing students flexibility.

During the last semester, communication major Michaela Todd created social media accounts for businesses and wrote materials for websites.

“I also got the opportunity to dabble with making a press kit about the business,” Todd said. “It was a great experience, and I believe this is going to be an asset to our school and students!”

Studio E has designed logos, websites, business cards and social media packages and has provided other marketing and media services.

“So far we have been addressing each request from a potential client and evaluating what we can do,” Krenger said. “We have incredibly talented interns with a diverse set of skills, and phenomenal instructors who can help them learn more.”

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ACADEMIC OPTIONS Earning a master’s degree in one year. Taking online courses to complete a bachelor’s degree begun years ago. Diving into data and technology for a new career path. All are obtainable goals thanks to new academic programs launched at Emporia State University in 2018-19.

Two new programs in the School of Business focus on data and technology. The Bachelor of Science in business data analytics provides students conceptual and hands-on training and valuable skills in data-management technologies and data-analysis techniques. Graduates will be able to meet the rapidly growing industry needs for highly skilled data analysts.

The Master of Science in information technology covers broad technological areas like database management, cloud computing, electronic commerce and enterprise architecture.

This STEM program exposes students to all areas of IT. Offered through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in general studies is designed for students who have completed a significant amount of college credit and want to finish their degree. The major can be completed fully online, allowing students to fit their education into the nooks and crannies of their busy lives.

This past summer, The Teachers College launched a Master of Science degree in elementary education designed for career changers interested in teaching, which allows individuals with undergraduate degrees in any field the opportunity to become a teacher.

Finally, four existing master’s degree programs were redesigned with classes offered fully online in seven-week blocks. With six start dates per year, programs can be completed in 12 months. The programs are master’s of business administration and master’s of accountancy in the School of Business and Master of Science in curriculum and instruction and Master of Science in educational administration in The Teachers College.

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A LASTING

Legacy

CREATOR OF CORKY PASSES AT 103

The year 1915 seems like a long time ago: Woodrow Wilson was president, the world’s first World War was just beginning, Kiwanis International was founded, the Lincoln Memorial project commenced, Babe Ruth hit his first career home run off of Jack Warhop, the average American household earned less than $700 per year, and the price of gas was 15 cents per gallon. And, it was on Jan. 12, 1915, that Paul Edwards (BSE 1937), creator of Corky Hornet, was born in the small oil town of Morris, Oklahoma. Paul passed away this year on March 9, 2018, at the age of 103.

Paul came to ESU, then Kansas State Teachers College, and immediately made an impact on his alma mater. The college did not have a mascot at that time, so there was a contest held to create one.

Always a fan of cartoons and art, Paul submitted a concept. He didn’t win — he came in second — but that didn’t stop him. Paul continued to refine Corky until Ray Maul, the manager of the Memorial Union at the time, decided that he “could use the buzzard.” From there, Corky became popular among students and a permanent part of Emporia State’s history. While Corky has certainly evolved over the years, Paul Edwards has been responsible for every version of the image since its creation 85 years ago.

Corky was a significant part of Paul’s life — his children always thought of Corky as another sibling — but Paul’s life and legacy include much more than his role as the creator of ESU’s beloved mascot. Paul was a family man: a husband to Marialice, a father to three children (Bill, Dave and Wendy), a grandfather to three and a great-grandfather to four. He was an athlete who loved tennis and later ping pong. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Stationed at Washington’s Naval Magazine Indian Island, Paul created a 4’ x 12’ mural that is still located in the Naval base’s command building. He was an artist and communicator who worked for Disney and ran a communications department for the American Baptist Churches of the Pacific Southwest.

Above all, Paul was passionate. He had a passion for family, a passion for his alma mater, a passion for art and a passion for life.

Thank you, Paul, for sharing your love, spirit and passion with Emporia State University.

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Worth the Wait DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM: PATHWAY TO BECOMING AN OFFICIAL HORNET Greg Burger has always been passionate in his support of Emporia State, even though he was not a graduate. He attended ESU from 1985 to 1987, studying pre-pharmacy, a two-year program, which at the time offered no degree. But that changed for Burger on Dec. 16, 2017, when he returned to Emporia to walk across the stage to receive his bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology, 30 years after his last class on this campus.

A chance conversation with Brent Thomas, dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, in May 2017 started events into motion. “I was telling him some of our dual-degree programs were starting to take hold, and we were getting some of our first students graduated through these programs.”

Burger was intrigued. “So, I said, ‘Hey, why can’t you do that for me?’ As kind of a joke at first, and he said ‘Send me your transcripts. We’ll take a look at them and see if you meet the criteria.’” Dean Thomas was true to his word, and Burger met the degree criteria.

In the 30 years between his last class at ESU and the awarding of his degree, Greg has built an amazing career. He received his PharmD at KU and embarked on a career working as a clinical pharmacist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for 25 years.

More recently, he has been with Stormont Vail as medication safety coordinator.

He teaches at KU and Washburn and was recently named a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Happily, he has added ESU-degree holder to his long list of honors and accolades.

He credits Emporia State for starting him off on the right path. “The chemistry department at Emporia State was top of the line. The whole calculus department was just fantastic! They set me on a great career path, and I couldn’t have been better prepared to take on KU than having those folks’ experience and expertise pushing me along the way.”

Want to learn more about these specialized degree offerings?

• Pre-pharmacy students like Greg Burger have a unique opportunity at Emporia State. One benefit of our pre-pharmacy program is that you can complete 101 credit hours at ESU and then, without a degree, go to an accredited pharmacy school. Completion of the first two years of any accredited pharmacy school will qualify you for your bachelor’s degree, retroactively.

• We have strong allied health pre-professional programs, including prechiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medical, pre-medical technology, pre-mortuary science, pre-occupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician’s assistant, and pre-veterinary medicine. To learn more, visit emporia.edu/info/degrees-courses.

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A Trajectory for Success GRADUATE SELECTED AS AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR

In 2005, Ken Morrison produced a television commercial for CableONE Advertising. Although he liked his career and the city of Emporia, Morrison was often attracted to the ESU slogan on the TV commercials that went through his studio with the tagline, “Start Here, Go Anywhere.”

With the initial plan of pursuing a corporate training career through the Department of Instructional Design and Technology, Morrison earned a graduate teaching assistant position in The Teachers College. He often says that being around the eager future teachers and excellent professors woke up all of the teacher genes from both sides of his family tree.

The following year, Morrison had many options to travel and teach around the world for the summer through the ESU Office of International Education. Morrison chose to follow Dr. Dusti Howell and Dr. Scott Waters, whom he deeply respected, to Thailand and Korea.

One thing that I definitely took away from my ESU years is that great educators never stop seeking new knowledge.

The following 11 years have gone by quickly: Morrison spent time teaching media courses at Hannam University and working as an educator and technology integration specialist at Busan Foreign School in Korea. He will transition to Malaysia this summer.

“I was able to get where I am today [thanks to] the great ecosystem of professors, facilities, fellow students and support from staff in Visser Hall, the IDT Department and ESU in general,” Morrison said.

In 2013, Morrison was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE). Apple created the Apple Distinguished Educators program to recognize K–12 and highereducation pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. Excellent teachers around the world are recruited and trained to be advisors, authors, advocates and global ambassadors for Apple’s education programs and resources. Morrison was one of the first 2,000 educators to be selected for this program and has since presented at the 2018 ADE Global Institute in Austin, Texas, and at one of Asia’s largest education conferences, the 21st Century Learning Conference.

Morrison credits ESU with providing real-world teaching skills and reenergizing his curiosity, setting the trajectory for success after graduation. In the middle of long semesters, Morrison remembers the caring feedback that Dr. Janet Holland provided him during some challenging times as a student. He deeply respected the fact that his professors never seemed too busy to help him, allowing for an impactful educational experience.

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From College Hobby TO WORLDWIDE ENTERPRISE

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It’s 2005, and you’ve just scraped together $800 to buy merchandise and launch an eBay store that your girlfriend has named Dynamic Discs. You’re selling plastic discs that people are hurling at elevated, chain-covered metal baskets in parks around the country.

So what happens? If you’re a patient optimist like Jeremy Rusco, you wait.

Having used class time in an Emporia State University Business Law course to review pricing information for that first order, Rusco had no idea that what started out as a college hobby would one day evolve into his life’s work.

“We sold one disc the first week, one the second week,” he recalls, remembering his senior year at Emporia State University where he was to earn a Bachelor of Science in business administration degree the following spring.

Patience, moral support from friends, an innovative agreement with a Swedish manufacturer and backing from a visionary financial institution over the years has paid off. The company that got its start selling 100 discs to college buddies and eBay shoppers now ships upwards of 30,000 discs a week to a worldwide customer base.

And, the girlfriend who named the company? She’s now Rusco’s wife, Wendy. The couple has seen their business grow from the basements of homes they rented in Emporia, while Jeremy supplemented their income with substitute teaching assignments in the public school system.

“I gave that up after about a year, because we’d gotten so busy with Dynamic Discs,” says Rusco. The business outgrew the basement of the first house Jeremy and Wendy purchased in Emporia. Dynamic Discs moved under its own roof, 1,500 square feet of office space in west Emporia.

Even that wasn’t enough room. A building on Commercial Street in downtown Emporia became available in 2010, and Dynamic Discs has called the space home for its storefront operations since then.

The building also set the stage for the company to take a giant leap in the disc golf world — partnering with Latitude 64, a company in Skellefteå, Sweden, to produce Dynamic Discsbranded golf discs.

“They (Latitude 64’s products) were starting to become some of the more popular discs in the United States because of their quality and consistent playing characteristics, and we knew that in terms of finding a manufacturer to go with, they were the one,” Rusco explains.

Already familiar with the company’s representatives when they would visit the United States for some of the more important disc golf events, Rusco was eager to tour Latitude 64’s factory in Sweden. “I was blown away by their production facility. The entire process is automated to insure the product’s quality.”

And with a handshake, a deal was struck.

While one might expect this type of business arrangement crossing international boundaries would be a tightly woven web of contracts, signatures and legal bills, that’s not the case.

“It’s a pretty special thing with our partnership that they’ve never let us down, and we’ve treated them the same,” Rusco says.

“It’s pretty hard to find an arrangement like that in today’s business climate.”

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Dynamic Discs launched four discs onto the market in December 2012 — a putter, a midrange disc, a fairway driver and a distance driver.

“We were pretty scared about that first order for 8,500 discs,” Rusco admits. But a couple of days after the discs went on the market, he was ordering more production from the company’s new Swedish supplier.

“Now we have 33 different discs, with more introduced each year. They’re often the most popular discs on the market,” Rusco says, a note of pride escaping in his voice.

Popular equipment for a popular sport. Disc golf has been around since the 1970s, experiencing rapid growth during the past decade.

“I don’t see the enthusiasm waning anytime soon,” Rusco predicts, adding that two to four new disc courses are opened every day in the United States, currently home to 6,000 such courses. He projects 20,000 disc golf courses in the United States by 2020.

“It’s a great sport. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s for all walks of life,” he adds.

Manufacturing and distributing disc golf merchandise is only part of the picture, though. Rusco’s work promoting disc golf as a sport is the other key ingredient to his company’s success, and events like Emporia’s Glass Blown Open disc golf tournament have helped guarantee growth.

“Glass Blown Open is obviously something that we’re really proud to be the machine behind,” Rusco says.

The event started with around 80 players in 2002. It’s grown to become the largest disc golf event in the world the past three years. More than 1,600 competitors from all over the world spend an entire week in Emporia, scoring rounds on the city’s disc golf courses, eating and drinking in its restaurants and watering holes and contributing transient guest tax dollars to Emporia’s tourism efforts each night they spend in a hotel.

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Dynamic Discs markets its products to enthusiasts across the United States and worldwide in 23 countries: Austria, Australia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

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“People refer to Emporia as the Disc Golf Capital of the World, and the Gravel Grinding Capital of the World,” Rusco laughs, making mention of the city’s famous Dirty Kanza annual bicycle race staged on the area’s Flint Hills gravel roads.

The future for Dynamic Discs is just as clear and colorful as those pristine Flint Hills skies, too.

“I see us staying here in Emporia,” Rusco says. “We’re the number-two disc golf company in the world, in terms of volume. And, I think we’re number one in terms of the image we have and the positive things we’re doing for the sport.”

In addition to its Emporia store and online presence (www. dynamicdiscs.com), Dynamic Discs operates three retail stores in Kansas City, Kansas, Carrollton, Texas, and a recently opened location in Springdale, Arkansas. Add five recreational vehicles that tour the country promoting disc golf, and it’s easy to see Rusco doesn’t take lightly the importance of keeping the sport in front of recreation-seekers.

Bringing a portion of the manufacturing process to Emporia is also in Rusco’s playbook. “Opening up a production facility that employs more people and provides opportunities for us here in Emporia is something that I want to make happen.”

“It’s crazy to think about how much money it takes to operate, and we’ve been fortunate to have a bank (ESB Financial) that’s been supportive of our vision,” Rusco says, adding that Dynamic Discs operates privately, without outside investment.

“We’ve grown from essentially my college hobby to a company that has 50 employees now,” Rusco notes, adding that 13 of those workers moved with their families to Emporia from out of state. The connection with Emporia stretches to its higher education opportunities, as well.

“More than half of our organization is either attending or has graduated from Emporia State University or Flint Hills Technical College. We try to hire college kids and keep them here after they graduate,” he said.

HOMECOMING 2018 EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:30 pm

Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture

Memorial Union: Webb Hall

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 11:30 am

KSTC Luncheon featuring Class of 1968

Memorial Union: KSTC Ballroom

1:30 pm

Walking tour of Campus

Starts in Memorial Union: Alumni Lounge

2:30 pm

Class of 1968 Reception

Memorial Union: Blue Key Room

3:00 pm

Children’s Inspired Glass Art Showing

Memorial Union: Art Hallway

3:30 pm

BizHornet Center Ribbon Cutting

Preston Family Student Center Complex

5:00 pm

Sigma Sigma Sigma Alumni Chili Dinner

Tri-Sigma House (418 W. 12th Ave.)

5:30 pm

Black & Gold Gala Reception

Memorial Union: Webb Lobby

6:30 pm

Black & Gold Gala

Memorial Union: Webb Hall

7:00 pm

ESU Trivia Night at Mulready’s Pub

Mulready’s Pub (717 Commercial St.)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:00 am

Athletics Hall of Honor Breakfast

Memorial Union: Webb Hall

8:00 am

Self-guided tour of ESU Campus

Start at Memorial Union Bookstore

9:00 am

Black & Gold Visit Day

ESU Campus

9:00 am

Alumni / Faculty Breakfast

Memorial Union: Main Street

9:00 am

Blue Key Honor Society Alumni Breakfast

Memorial Union: Blue Key Room

9:00 am

Band Reunion – Practice with the ESU Band

Welch Stadium

10:00 am

Now & Forever Donor Recognition and Tours

Sauder Alumni Center

10:00 am

Abigail Morse Hall Open House

Morse Complex

10:00 am

Hard Hat Tours of Schallenkamp Hall

Schallenkamp Hall

10:00 am

Phi Sigma Kappa Annual Meeting

Memorial Union: Bloomer Veterans Hall of Honor

11:00 am

Hornet Walk (Football Team)

Wooster Way

11:30 am

Homecoming Parade

Commercial St to 12th Street

12:00 pm

Sigma Tau Gamma Luncheon

Sigma Tau Gamma House (1309 Sylvan)

12:00 pm

Watering Hole - Pre-game tailgate

ESU Kossover Tennis Complex

12:00 pm

The Teachers College Party on the Patio

Visser Hall: Patio (East Side)

2:00 pm

ESU Football vs. Missouri Western

Welch Stadium

2:30 pm

Wine Tasting

Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe (627 Commercial St.)

7:00 pm

Rugby Reunion – Reception

Radius Brewing Company (610 Merchant St.)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 1:00 pm

Rugby Reunion – Alumni Match

Old Rugby Pitch

Homecoming Musical "Pippin” 7:30 p.m. October 18-20 | 2 p.m. Matinee October 21 | Karl C. Bruder Theatre, King Hall | For tickets, visit tickets.emporia.edu or call the ESU Ticket Office toll-free at (877) 341-6378.

Black and Gold Visit Day for Upcoming College Students Saturday, October 20 | Emporia State University Do you have or know a student getting ready to make a college choice? Emporia State would love to talk with them! Tour the campus and residence halls and learn about current degree programs as well as campus life at the Academic and Student Life Fair. Plus, participants enter to win one of two $500 scholarships, and students and guests receive a complimentary lunch in the dining hall and tickets to the football game! To register, call 620-341-5465 or sign up online at http://www.emporia.edu/events/.

Are you interested in promoting ESU at recruitment events? If so, please contact ESU Admissions.

To learn more about these events and to register online, please visit. www.emporia.edu/homecoming. fall 2018

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SERVICE CITATION RECIPIENTS JIM & KATHY KESSLER

Jim Kessler (BSB 1974-Business Administration) used his degree handling business in the office of Modern Air Conditioning, Inc. He retired as president and owner of the company in January 2017. Kathy Kessler worked in the Emporia school district and owned and operated a crafts business, and later became office manager for Modern Air. The couple entrenched themselves as volunteers in the community at-large and in the Hornet community, where they have generously donated their time and effort, as well as financial gifts. They have volunteered in the community at-large through the Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Emporia Granada Theatre Alliance and the Emporia Jaycees.

JEANINE MCKENNA

As president and chief executive officer of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, a Level Two certified instructor for the Kansas Leadership Center, and a board member of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Jeanine M. (Siemens) McKenna carries the message of ESU’s quality education and value both in her home area and statewide. She participates in partnerships with university committees, such as the annual Hornet Rally, and served as a member of the 2011 Presidential Search Committee. McKenna also is a trustee of the National Teachers Hall of Fame and serves as secretary of Emporia Enterprises and of the RDA, which provides opportunities to promote the university as a community asset to prospective business and industry officials seeking to locate operations in Emporia.

KAREN SOMMERS

Karen Sommers comes from a family with Emporia State ties. She is vice president of marketing at ESB Financial and owner of KW Rentals. She is a lifetime member of the Emporia State Foundation and a past vice president. She has served in an array of capacities for the university, including the Nominating Committee, Real Estate committee, Trustee Development, Golden Gala committee, the Alumni Association Legislative Committee, Hornets for Higher Education, the President's Advisory Council, and the President's Club Executive Committee. She was chairman of the 1985 ESU Foundation fundraising drive and a member of Chi Omega Sorority.

VERN & SUSIE SWANSON

Vern (BSB 1966-Business Administration) and Susie (BA 1970-Sociology, Spanish) Swanson have been strong voices for higher education, particularly for Emporia State, through their service in the Kansas Legislature. Vern Swanson represented the 64th District in the House of Representatives from 2007-2014; Susie Swanson became 64th District Representative in 2015 and recently retired. She was a social worker and was a social work consultant. Vern retired as a sales representative for EVCO Wholesale Foods. He also served as a member and president of the Clay County board of education. In 2016, he was elected to the Kansas Historical Foundation Board of Directors. From 1998 to 2003, he was a member of the Emporia State Alumni Board.

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Wynning COMBINATION

Toby Wynn was introduced as the seventh head coach in Lady Hornet history on April 9.

Wynn went 349-84 over the last 13 seasons as head coach at Seward Community College in Liberal, Kansas. He led the Lady Saints to four Jayhawk Conference championships and two Region VI Tournament titles.

The Lady Saints excelled both on and off the court under Wynn's leadership. Seward was the 2015-16 NJCAA Academic Women's Basketball Team of the Year with a 3.57 team GPA and have been in the top 15 of the NJCAA Academic Awards in each of the last four years.

"I learned a long time ago that if something's not broke, don't fix it. There isn't anything broken right now with this program. We want to protect the tradition of Lady Hornet basketball, but we also want to elevate it as well."

DOTY

Magic

Three-time national championship coach Craig Doty was formally introduced as the 17th head coach in Emporia State men's basketball history on April 27.

In just two seasons at Graceland University, Doty went 49-22 and led the Yellowjackets to the NAIA Division I National Championship in front of an NAIA modern day record of 6,377 in Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium.

Prior to his time at Graceland, Doty spent four years as the head coach at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois, where his Golden Eagles won two national championships.

"I look forward to providing that shot in the arm for the men's basketball program to match the excitement of the others that are here at Emporia State.

I'm a firm believer in Division II athletics and what it can do for student-athletes. I think it's the most pure form of basketball at the collegiate level that continues in this country.

We look forward to building this program to national recognition." fall 2018

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A LIFE-CHANGING

Journey

By Lati Yeargin BS 2018-Crime & Delinquency Studies

I decided to go to college because I’ve always wanted to do more in life than what people expected of me. As the oldest of six, I wanted to show my siblings that college was possible, despite everything we had been through.

I originally was going to Wichita State to run track, but the feeling I got from ESU changed that in less than 24 hours. It was something about how everyone was so nice to me; Emporia State felt like home, and I knew it was where I needed to be.

ESU helped me reach my goals in so many ways.

From my professors being understanding of my circumstances and helping me transition from high school to the TRIO program on campus constantly checking on me and keeping me on my toes in the beginning. If I hadn’t graduated, it would have been 100 percent my fault.

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Track Coach Steve Blocker saw so much potential in me, and although I never saw it in myself until my senior year, his belief was everything I needed. I know there were so many times he and Erin (Blocker) could have given up on me, but they never did.

After everything I accomplished my senior season, Steve said, “I knew you were capable of this all along. I’ve just been waiting for you to realize it.”

I struggled my freshman year; literally, my GPA was a 2.1. I was so close to losing everything, but I turned a poor performance into motivation to improve. Every time I struggled, I reminded myself that I didn’t make it this far to give up now.

Track and thoughts of my siblings really kept me together and motivated. I always worked at school and track for everyone else but myself. At ESU, I grew and learned to work hard for myself as well. That’s why I was able to graduate with a 3.03 cumulative GPA. What’s next? I competed at Nationals, although not as well as I wanted to; I’m still grateful I made it there. I completed basic training and will be doing four years of active duty in the military.

I would have never accomplished what I have, or made it to where I am, without the love and support of everyone at ESU. "This day and this picture mean the world to me. If you know the story, you know why. For all six of us to be together was the greatest gift I could’ve ever received. These five are so special, and so much more talented than I could ever hope to be, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. It’s such a blessing to be their big sister."

Photo by Casey D. Campbell courtesy Lati Yeargin

LATI’S SENIOR SEASON

࢚​࢚ALL-REGION HONORS FOR 100M ࢚​࢚QUALIFIED FOR NCAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 100M (FINISHED 23RD WITH 12.40) ࢚​࢚ESU FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ࢚​࢚MIAA OUTDOOR TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — TWICE ࢚​࢚SCHOOL RECORDS --100m outdoors — 11.63 seconds --4x100 relay outdoors — 46.14 seconds --60m indoors — 7.61 seconds

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SPOTLIGHT ON 1960 Michael L. "Mike" Nash (BSE 69-Physical Education), Topeka, recently received the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association's Clint Hill Service Award.

Gary D. Smith (MS 67-Physical Education), Lincoln, Ark. was inducted into Emporia State University's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hall of Honor.

Kenneth G. "Ken" (BSE 68-Mathematics) and Sharon L. (Schletzbaum) Steuart (BSE 68-Home Economics), Blue Springs, Mo., recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Israel.

Steve (BSB 65-Business Administration) and Betty Warring, Lubbock, Texas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March.

1970 George R. Abel (BSE 73-Physical Science; MS 74-Counselor Education), Emporia, recently retired from his position as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for Emporia Public Schools after 27 years with the district.

Deanna K. (Case) Burton (BSE 76-Elementary Education), Manhattan, was one of seven to receive the 2018 Kansas Master Teacher Award.

Mike and Pamela J. (Smith) Collinge (BSE 79-Elementary Education; MS 82-Special Education), Hamilton, received the 2018 Grassland Award.

Timothy M. Engles (BSE 77-Industrial Education), El Dorado, was named Circle's 2018 Distinguished Alumni.

Rita L. Higley (BA 76-Foreign Language), Everest, retired from Horton Public Library after 18 years of service.

Linda L. (Bennett) Kerschen (BSE 71-Elementary Education), Cunningham, was inducted into the USD 332 Hall of Fame.

John and Claudia V. Kretsinger (BSB 77-Business Administration), Emporia, were named the 2017 Volunteers of the Year by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.

Charles "Chuck" R. Livengood (BSB 71-Business Administration), Port Saint Joe, Fla., was recently recognized as one of the Morrill High School's Distinguished Alumni for 2018.

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Alumni

Dr. Mike C. Manning (BA 71-Psychology, Political Science), Paradise Valley, Ariz., was named one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona" by AZ Business magazine.

Linda S. Peters (BSE 73-Business Education), Hillsboro, recently retired after a 43-year teaching career.

Janet A. (Butcher) Shaw (BSE 75-English; MA 76-English), Chapel Hill, N.C., is completing a master's of Liberal Studies at Duke University. She has been accepted into a graduate-study program at Oxford University for summer 2018.

Linda S. (Brogan) Sinnett (BSB 79-Business Administration; MBA 14-Business Administration), Overland Park, is the new president elect for Financial Executives International, KC Chapter. Linda was also chosen as one of the three leaders for the Waldeck Family Executive Leadership Summit 2018.

Jennifer J. (Bally) Springer (BSE 79-Elementary Education), Independence, was named USD 446 February 2018 Quality Teacher of the Month.

Susie M. (Nielsen) Swanson (BA 70-Sociology), Clay Center, recently retired from serving in the Kansas Legislature for eight years. She and husband, Vern, were also recognized with ESU's University Service Citation Award in June 2018.

Carol M. (Lawler) Warren (BSE 71-Elementary Education), Wichita, recently retired from teaching.

Dr. Scott D. Waters (BSE 78-Elementary Education; MS 81-Educational Administration), Emporia, received the Darrell E. Wood Service Award.

Charles F. "Chuck" Watson (BSE 75Art; MA 87-Art), Lawrence, recently retired from teaching after 40 years. He currently volunteers at the Combat Air Museum in Topeka.

Norman W. (BSE 72-Industrial Education) and Gloria A. (Modeland) Winter (BSE 71-Elementary Education), Hillsboro, recently retired from the Marion County Special Education Cooperative.

Keith W. (BME 73-Music) and Donna L. (Esau) Woolery (BME 73-Music), North Newton, retired from Newton High School after more than 30 years of dedication to the music department.

1980 Dr. Nancy M. (Richard) Albrecht, Ed.D. (BSE 82-Secondary Education), Lawrence, received the ESU Teacher's College Excellence in Service Award.

Linda and Lewis Armstrong (MLS 81-Library Science), Fayetteville, Ga., have published a family cookbook.

Ruth A. (Travis) Bartlett (BSE 81-Elementary Education), Fowler, recently retired after a 34-year teaching career.

Kathie M. Buckman (BA 81-History), Emporia, was recently elected as the vice president of the Wichita Area Library Association.

Michael D. Cole (BSE 84-Social Sciences), Pampa, Texas, was recognized as the Plano, Texas Teacher of the Year.

Charles N. Collier, Jr. (MS 89-Counselor Education), New Haven, Conn., was recently elected as president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME).

Leanne G. (Schoen) Dankenbring (BSE 89-Elementary Education), Marysville, is a new teacher for Marysville Elementary School.

Judy K. (Graber) Friesen (MS 84-Master Teacher Early Child), Newton, retired after 35 years as director of Hesston Community Child Care.

Theresa L. (Zeller) King (BSE 81-Elementary Education), Independence, was recognized as USD 446 January 2018 Quality Teacher of the Month.

Greg H. Kossover (BSB 85-Accounting), Wichita, was the honorary inductee into Beta Gama Sigma at Emporia State University this spring.

Denise L. (Smoot) Kruse (BSB 82-Business Administration), Overland Park, was chosen as one of the three leaders for the Waldeck Family Executive Leadership Summit 2018.

Ben R. Leedle, Jr. (MS 85-Physical Education), Nashville, Tenn., is one of two newly elected board of director members for Diversicare.

R. Bruce Lounsbury (BSB 84-Data Processing, Information Systems; MBA 97-Business Administration), Eudora, is a new project manager for DXC Technology.

Teresa A. (Harms) Martin (BS 81-Public Affairs, Business Administration), Kansas City, Mo., was chosen as one of the three leaders for the Waldeck Family Executive Leadership Summit 2018. A 25-year Lockton veteran, she has also been promoted to executive vice president and has been appointed to the executive committee for the Kansas City operation.

Anita R. (Brady) Peak (BSE 83-Elementary Education; MS 18-Curriculum and Instruction), Derby, graduated from ESU in May 2018 with her son, Cameron. Anita earned her second degree from ESU, while Cameron earned his first with a BSE in Elementary Education.

Melanie A. (Matheny) Ralston (BSE 83-Speech), Topeka, was inducted into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame.

Dr. DawnElla M. (Braley) Rust (MS 89-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Nacogdoches, Texas, was named the Stephen F. Austin State University 2018-19 Regents Professor, an honor reserved for exemplary community and university role models and the highest honor the university bestows upon faculty members.

John A. Stibal (BSB 82-Business Administration), Chicago, Ill., was recently promoted to senior vice president of Sales and Client Management at UNUM. Kip A. Wedel (MA 89-History), North Newton, was selected as Bethel College's recipient of the 2018 Ralph P. Schrag Distinguished Teaching Award.

1990 Trina R. (White) Adams (BSE 97-Physical Education; MS 04-Councelor Education; MS 17-Instructional Design & Technology), Manhattan, is the new distance education manager for the Kansas State University (KSU) IGP Institute.

Connstance "Connie" C. Allmond (BSE 99-Elementary Education; MS 02-School Psychology), El Dorado, was one of seven to receive the 2018 Kansas Master Teacher Award.

Dr. Ray T. Bollin (BS 98-Biology), Joplin, Mo., recently joined Sunset Avenue Dental.

Candie S. (Adams) Campbell (BSE 96-Social Sciences; MAT 01-Social Sciences), Ottawa, was presented with the 2018 Kansas Outstanding History Teacher Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Nichele A. (Gaston) Cauble (BSE 97-Elementary Education), Liberal, will serve as president for the Beta Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Women's Education Society for the 20182020 term.

Aron C. Dody (BSE 99-Mathmatics, Physics; MS 03-Educational Administration), Emporia, is the new superintendent for USD 417 Council Grove.

Erik C. Gratton (BFA 98-Dramatic Arts), Ferndale, Mich., played the lead character, Buddy, in the touring production of "Elf the Musical."

LTC Rapheal "Joe" Hamilton PhD (BSB 95-Accounting), West Point, N.Y., retired in May 2018 from his position as assistant professor at the U.S. Military Academy West Point Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership. He was also one of 10 recipients of the 2007 Elijah Watts Sells Award and was named a Recent Outstanding Alum of the Academy.

Steven N. Harmon (BA 93-Political Science; MS 96-Counselor Education; MS 08-Instruction Design & Technology), Emporia, recently became a compliance officer for Southeast KansasWorks, Inc. Tyson W. Hirt (BSB 99-Finance), Wichita, is the new OTSC manager at Cargill Protein and Salt.

Ryan S. Horne (BSE 96-Elementary Education; MS 03-Educational Administration), Overland Park, is the new principal at Broken Arrow Elementary School in USD 512.

Lyndel L. Landgren (BSE 94-Social Sciences; MS 96-Counselor Education), Emporia, is the new community relations director for Emporia Public Schools. He also received the 2018 Joe Cannon Service Award at ESU. Jamie D. Manhart (BSE 93-English), Silver Lake, received the 2018 Kansas Regional Teacher of the Year Award.

Trenni A. Martinez (BSB 93-Marketing), Mesa, Ariz., is the new general manager for Casino Arizona.

Wayne Morrow (MS 91-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Norwich, is retiring after a 37-year career in education.

Justin M. Nelson (BSB 92-Accounting), Muskogee, Okla., runs a very successful practice as a financial planner with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Tulsa, Okla. He has worked very hard to acquire several designations including CFP, RICP, ChFC, CLU and CASL. Cecelia L. "Cece" Rettiger (BS 93-Biology; MLS 04-Library Science), Ellsworth, is the new library director at the Horton Public Library.

Shirley J. Roberts (MLS 97-Library Science), La Grande, Ore., was awarded the 2018 Distinguished Service Award by the Oregon Library Association.

Kent D. Shelley (MS 92-Counselor Education), Olathe, got his 1,000th win as head baseball coach for Johnson County Community College this past spring.

Dr. Brian D. Smith (MS 94-Counselor Education), Galena, is the new superintendent for Columbus USD 493.

Judy L. (Newton) Stanley (BSE 94-Elementary Education; MS 10-Educational Administration Prek-12), Emporia, was selected as the associate executive director of teaching and learning for the 2018-19 school year.

Eric C. Swanson (BSE 95-Mathematics; MS 04-Educational Administration), Russell, is the new principal at USD 503 Parsons.

Tara L. Tate (BFA 98-Communication), Schaumburg, Ill., received a National Federation of High School (NFHS) Citation Award in recognition of all of her hard work and success as a debate coach and teacher.

Kenneth L. Upham (BSE 99-Elementary Education), Junction City, is the new principal at Fort Riley Elementary School.

Roman P. Vega (BSB 92-Marketing), Waxhaw, N.C., was inducted into the Newton High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame for 2018.

Jason R. Vittone (MS 97-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Mexico, Mo., is the new senior advancement officer for Athletics at WWU.

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Tamara "Tammy" S. (Hart) Walters (BSE 95-Elementary Education), Olathe, was recognized by Teach360 as the New K-12 Teacher of the Year.

Candace A. (Richardson) Wright (BSB 90-Accounting), Marysville, has been appointed as Blue Valley Tele-Communications' interim chief executive officer and general manager.

Racine R. Zackula (MLS 96-Library Science), Wichita, was recently elected as the president of the Wichita Area Library Association.

2000 Nedal Abu-Zaki (MBA 08-Information Systems, Business Administration), Nutley, N.J., is a senior/fixed asset accountant at L'OrĂŠal.

Brian C. Alexander (BSB 05-Management; MBA 06-Business Administration), Shawnee, was promoted to director of strategic merchandise planning and analysis at Helzberg Diamonds.

Emily D. (Wassenberg) Baker (BSE 09-Elementary Education, Middle-Level Math Licensure), Leavenworth, is the new Emporia Middle School principal for the 2018-2019 school year.

Garold D. Baker (MS 01-Educational Administration), Basehor, is the new principal at USD 458 Basehor Intermediate School.

John J. Bell (BS 03-Recreation), Topeka, has been named to the Emporia State University Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department Alumni Hall of Honor.

Brett L. Bruner (BSB 06-Business Administration), Hays, recently received the 2018 National Student Success Award from the American College Personnel Association.

Chad M. Buchholz (BSB 04-Business Administration), Emporia, is a new mortgage banker for Bank Midwest Mortgage.

Jory M. Collins (BSE 02-Elementary Education; MS 07-Educational Administration), Emporia, has accepted a position to be an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Kansas.

Abigail "Abby" M. Cornelius (MLS 04-Library Science; MS 11-Instructional Design & Technology), Kansas City, Mo., was one of seven to receive the 2018 Kansas Master Teacher Award.

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Trinity M. (Staten) Davis (MS 02-Master Teacher), Lee's Summit, Mo., was one of three recognized as Distinguished Alumni from Labette Community College.

Amanda R. "Mandi" (Hulme) Dilling (BSB 07-Marketing), Chicago, Ill., recently became a training and development manager at Signal 88 Security.

Calleen B. Eggett (MLS 02-Library Science), Bountiful, Utah, has been appointed as the new state librarian for Utah and will serve as the director of the Utah State Library.

Jeremy R. Frank (MLS 03-Library Science), Juneau, Alaska, is a new programmer/ analyst for Resource Data, Inc. Gerald D. Gurss (BM 01-Music), West Columbia, S.C., received a 2017-2018 "special judges' citation" from the American Prize organization for his setting of the anonymous "Police Officer's Prayer," called "Be at My Side."

Sara A. (Niemczyk) Hamlin (BS 07-Enviornmental Biology, Biology), Garden City, is the new curator at the Great Bend Zoo. Tad M. Hatfield (BSE 05-Health Education, Physical Education; MS 09-Educational Administration Prek-12, Educational Administration), Colwich, was recognized as the 2018 District 4 KAESP Distinguished Principal of the Year.

Kristie A. (Gregory) Heger (BSE 00-Elementary Education), Paola, was named Paola USD 368 Teacher of the Year.

Shane D. Hudson (BS 06-Psychology; MS 08-Clinical Psychology), Salina, is the new CEO of the Central Kansas Foundation.

Travis L. Hurley (BSE 06-Physical Education), Oswego, is the new football coach for USD 271 Stockton High School.

Matthew A. Irby (BSE 04-Biology; MS 13-Biology; MS 13-Educational Administration), Emporia, was one of seven to receive the 2018 Kansas Master Teacher Award.

Bradley L. "Brad" Johnson (BSB 04-Computer Information Systems), Silver Lake, was recently inducted into the Minneapolis High School Sports Hall of Fame in Minneapolis, Kan. Jason E. Johnson (MS 08-Educational Administration Prek-12), Holcomb, is the new principal at USD 363 Holcomb.

Myra Johnson (BSN 04-Nursing), Neosho Rapids, is a new nurse practitioner at Coffey County Medical Center.

Hannah Kim (BS 09-Integrated Studies; MS 11-Zoology, Biology), Wynnewood, Pa., has accepted a position in the Ivy League, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, in the lab of a world-renown scientist. Dr. Harry Ischiropoulos, where she will shift gears from her experience in studying Parkinson's with the University of Alabama to the important area of heart disease.

Dr. Jodie D. (Kimbell) Leiss (BSE 03-Physical Education; MS 06-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Maryville, Mo., was recently inducted into Emporia State University's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hall of Honor.

Josh J. Littrell (BIS 02-Integrated Studies), Forest City, Iowa, was honored in the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches' Association Hall of Fame.

Allyson L. Lyman (BSE 05-Elementary Education; MS 09-Educational Administration Prek-12), Emporia, will be the new principal at Timmerman Elementary in Emporia.

Rice A. Majors (MLS 03-Library Science), Oakland, Calif., is a new associate university librarian at University of California, Davis.

John D. Martin (MS 02-Master Teacher Secondary; MS 04-Educational Administration), Topeka, is the new principal at Village Elementary in Emporia.

Joe W. Mayhew (BSB 08-Marketing), Marysville, became an officer for Marysville Police Department.

James D. Meier (BA 05-Modern Language; BS 05-Economics), Hays, was recently sworn in as the mayor of Hays.

Kristen R. Patnode (MS 09-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Loxahatchee, Fla., was named Teacher of the Year for the Christian Schools of Palm Beach County Florida.

DeAnna L. Pierce (MS 07-Educational Administration), Wichita, is the new district-wide assistant elementary school principal for USD 490.

Angela R. "Angie" Powers (BSE 00-English; MS 05-Curriculum & Instruction; MS 08-Instructional Design & Technology), Olathe, received the 2018 Kansas Regional Teacher of the Year Award.

Dr. Benjamin A. Pretz (BSE 00-Business Education; MS 03-Educational Administration), Shawnee, is the new director of teaching and learning at USD 458 Basehor-Linwood.

Brad A. Pyle (BS 06-Health Promotion), Clay Center, was named the 2018 KCA Young Doctor of the Year.

Luke A. Rodina (BS 06-Biology), Twentynine Palms, Calif., former member of the ESU Cross Country/ Track & Field teams, finished 51st at the USATF National Cross Country Championships.

Enilda Romero-Hall (BS 07-Business Administration; MS 08-Instructional Design & Technology), Tampa, Fla., did a presentation on "Innovation and Development" for TEDxUTampa.

Brian T. Rowley (BSE 01-Business Education; MS 01-Educational Administration), Udall, is the new superintendent of USD 307 Ell-Saline.

Jeremy J. Rusco (BSB 06-Business Administration), Emporia, was honored with the Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau 2017 Business of the Year for his business, Dynamic Discs.

Elizabeth "Libby" S. Schmanke (MS 02Art Therapy), Topeka, recently had her book "Art Therapy and Substance Abuse: Enabling Recovery from Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions" published.

Matt A. Smiley (BSB 01-Business Administration), Overland Park, recently became the auto general liability claims manager at Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

Katrina A. Sorell (BS 09-Information Resource Studies), Concordia, is the new director of the Belleville Public Library.

Robert A. Sullivan (BS 00-Political Science), Olathe, is the new corrections director for Johnson County.

Melissa "Missy" K. (Davis) Wente (BSB 07-Accounting), Park City, recently became a business system analyst for Flint Hills Resources at Koch Industries.

Robin (Sparks) Westphal (MLS 04-Library Science), Johnson City, Tenn., is the new state librarian for Missouri.

Anthony "Tony" M. Williams (BSB 01-Business Administration), Lansing, is the new mortgage loan originator at Exchange Bank & Trust.

2010 Abdulkarim S. Alanazi (BSB 11-Computer Information Systems), Emporia, recently became a project manager for GPT Special Project Management, Ltd. Geoff D. Andrews (MS 11-Educational Administration Prek-12), Salina, is the new assistant principal at Salina South Middle School.

Kevin J. Ash (BA 16-Political Science), Overland Park, is the new assistant to the city manager in Abilene, Kan. McWisdom A. Badejo (BSB 16-Information Systems), Grand Prairie, Texas, is a new business systems consultant for Wells Fargo.

Erin K. Barrett (Health Licensure 15), Cleveland, Ohio, received the 25 Under 35 Award from Saint Joseph Academy.

Spencer T. Bauman (BSB 15-Marketing), Kansas City, Mo., recently became a lead account executive at BacklotCars.

John R. Bessmer (BSB 17-Management), Greeley, Colo., recently became an inside sales representative for EXLTUBE. Andrew C. Blackwell (BSE 17-Business), Atlanta, Ga., recently began working at D-BAT Sports as a sales and customer service representative.

Joshua "Josh" P. Blaisdell (BA 13-Music), Americus, recently became a sales and leasing consultant at Longbine Auto Plaza.

Alaina J. Buchanan (MS 17-Biology), Overland Park, was accepted into the doctoral biological education program at the University of Northern Colorado.

Megan A. Budnik (BSB 18-Business Administration), Belton, Mo., is a new financial account representative at Shamrock Trading Corporation.

Sara A. Butts (MLS 16-Library Science), Augusta, was recently elected as the secretary of the Wichita Area Library Association.

Zach T. Carlson (MBA 13-Accounting; MBA 13-Business Administration), Wichita, recently became a controller for InfoSync Services in Wichita.

Dr. Melissa Cast-Brede (PHD 13-Library and Information Management), Omaha, Neb., received an Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Alumni Association in honor of distinguished teaching in the classroom.

Brian W. Cochran (BSB 16-Accounting), Overland Park, recently became a portfolio accountant at POAH Communities.

Jason A. Criqui (BIS 14-Interdisciplinary Studies), Anchorage, Alaska, was recently promoted to senior vice president and commercial loan manager at Northrim Bank.

Brian M. Davis (BS 14-Recreation), Emporia, was recently named as Newton Recreation Commission's sports director.

Asher A. Delmott (BA 12-Psychology), Lebo, qualified and ran in the Boston Marathon.

Katelyn J. Dorrell (BA 16-English), Newton, has started her own publishing company, SlothHead Press, where she has published four books with another on the way.

Kyle H. Edds (BS 12-Mathematics, Mathematics Dual-Degree Engineering), was recently awarded Professional Engineer Licensure, the engineering profession's highest standard of competence.

Anne L. Ethen (MLS 10-Library Science), Wichita, was recently elected treasurer of the Wichita Area Library Association.

Jeremiah "J.D." D. Garber (MS 10-Educational Administration Prek12), Salina, won the Jackie Engel Award, a top journalism teacher award.

Sarah S. Gietschier-Hartman (MS 10-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Ballwin, Mo., was named National Middle School Physical Educator of the Year at the SHAPE America conference.

Joshua J. "Josh" Greaves (BSE 11-Art), Shawnee, was recently honored as the "All Means All Star" by the Shawnee Mission School District.

Lauren D. (Sumerall) Hays (MLS 11-Library Science), Overland Park, recently co-authored a new article in Communications in Information Literacy SoTL in the LIS Classroom: Helping Future Academic Librarians Become More Engaged Teachers.

Sarah Jo (Smith) Heath (MS 13-Health Education, Physical Education & Recreation), Maize, received the National Mable Lee Award at this year's SHAPE America conference.

Jeremy Holloway (MS 17-Educational Administration), Louisburg, is the new principal at Louisburg High School.

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Marcus M. Houghton (BSB 16-Business Administration), Emporia, recently became a buyer for Flint Hills Resources.

Hayley N. Jirak (BSB 16-Business Administration), Overland Park, is a new account manager at Lockton Affinity.

Majera L. Johnson (BS 14-Information Resource Studies; MLS 17-Library Science), Dallas, is the adult services librarian at the Dallas Public Library.

Stephen K. Jowers (BSE 11-Elementary Education; MS 14-Special Education; MS 17-Educational Administration), Olpe, is the new principal for USD 386 MadisonVirgil elementary.

Diedre M. Lemon (MLS 16-Library Science), Auburn, is the new library director at the Dodge City Public Library.

Weiky Liu (MA 14-Biology), Shanghai, China, is a new client advisor at RBC. Amanda L. Martens (MS 13-Psychology), Shelby, Iowa, was recently awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for a Graduate Teaching Assistant by Kansas State University.

Dr. Jill L. (Leeburg) Megredy (MS 12-Instructional Design & Technology), La Grande, Ore., is the new registrar at Bethany College in Lindsborg.

Haley M. (Parker) Morgan (BSN 14-Nursing), White City, began working at AlphaCare Rural Health Clinic in Geary County.

Nathan D. Pauley (MLS 16-Library Science), Columbia, Mo., is the new regional technical services manager at Daniel Boone Regional Library Justin W. Petersen (BA 11-Music), Wichita, was the presenter at the PTK National Conference as well as received the PTK Transfer Honor Roll Award for services at Wichita State University.

Elizabeth S. Ravenstein (BSB 15-Marketing), Jetmore, recently began working at Farmers Insurance as an inside property claims adjuster.

Taylor M. Reichard (BS 15-Psychology; MS 17-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Marion, is the new head softball coach at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Tyler R. Sheldon (BA 14-English; MA 16-English), Baton Rouge, La., recently published a new poetry book, "Driving Together."

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Amy L. Tegethoff (MA 12-Biology, Zoology), Nelsonville, Ohio, recently became an environmental specialist at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Rebecca L. Thornton (MS 18-Forensic Science), Shawnee, recently became a drug chemist at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Jonathan A. Torres (BSB 10-International Business, Business Administration; BA 10-Spanish Culture, Modern Language), Wichita, is a professional services consultant for Clarizen.

Nicholas A. Wade (BSB 16-Business Administration), Olathe, is an investment manager at Creative Planning Inc. Jordan T. White (BSB 18-Marketing), Cypress, Texas, is a new load support analyst at Motiva Enterprises LLC. Sarah R. Whiteside (BSB 11-Business Administration), Marietta, Ga., recently became the regional human resources manager at Floor & Decor.

Cailin B. Wilson (MA 12-Microbial and Cellular Biology, Biology), Overland Park, completed her PhD at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Chelsey M. Wilson (BSE 17-Elementary Education), Nortonville, accepted a long-term substitute teacher position at USD 338 Valley Falls.

Kevin G. Yarnell (MS 16-Health, Physical Education & Recreation), Minoa, N.Y., was awarded the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart grant at this year's SHAPE America conference.

FORMER STUDENTS Correy D. Coffel, Lawrence, is the new director of business development and national accounts at Prowaste Strategies.

Dale Wunder, Katy, Texas, has retired from Royal Dutch Shell, where he served as a senior HR leader in regional and global roles in the U.S., the Middle East, Asia and Europe. He is currently consulting for Cornell University and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in D.C. while enjoying retirement.

FRIENDS Dr. Stuart B. "Stu" Ervay, Spring Hill, has recently been appointed to the Executive Council of the Kansas AARP. J. Jack (RF) and Mary W. (Woody) Melhorn, Emporia, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in June.

Dr. Kevin J. Rabas, Emporia, was named ESU's 2018 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor.

Code: RF-Retired Faculty, FSt: Former Staff

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Joseph David Livingston, son, born to David and Theresa (Holderbach) Livingston (BSE 05, MSE 10), May 20, 2015 Evelyn Mina Pearson, daughter, born to Ryan and Soojin (Bae) Pearson (BSB 14), August 13, 2016 Calvin Randall Houser, son, born to Clayton (BSB 11) and Randielle Houser (BSE 11), January 1, 2017 Madison Elise Hughes, daughter, born to Erika Hughes (MLS 16), February 15, 2017 Alice Harper Wilson, daughter, born to Andrew and Molly Wilson (BSE 07), March 31, 2017 Madison Elyse Lynn, daughter, born to Mitch and Anna Lynn (BSE 11), April 3, 2017 Natalia Grace Camillone, daughter, born to Anthony (MS 16) and Katie Camillone, April 17, 2017 Henley Ann Blair, daughter, born to Nathan and Amanda (Anders) Blair (BSE 09), July 29, 2017 Hayes Michael Taylor, son, born to Jared and Libby Taylor (BSE 10), August 9, 2017 Hadleigh Ann Waechter, daughter, born to John (BS 08) and Emily Waechter, September 11, 2017

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Ryan Lynne Triplett, daughter, born to Cory and Brittanie Triplett (BSE 13), March 15, 2018 Kylie Joy Hollern, daughter, born to Shane (BSE 14) and Ali Hollern (BSE 15), March 23, 2018 Henry Joe Martin, son, born to Cole and Courtney (George) Martin (BS 09), April 7, 2018 Everly Elaine Daniels, daughter, born to Trey and Alexandra Daniels (BSE 16), April 10, 2018 Kate Lousie Durham, daughter, born to Scott (BSB 01) and Anne Durham, April 19, 2018 Calvin Tyler Carlson, son, born to Zach (MBA 13) and Jennifer (Heerey) Carlson (BSE 13), April 24, 2018

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Nuptials

Troy Essex and Chandra Daffer (MS 02), October 17, 2015 Logan McFall and Abbey Balzer (BSE 14), July 2016 Austin Lumpkins and Regan Wright (BS 17), June 17, 2017 Wade Schmidt and Hannah Burris (BSN 14), September 30, 2017 Spencer Blades and Raechel Lockhart (BSN 12), October 21, 2017 Dillan Oglesby and Crystal Chitwood (BSE 17), October 21, 2017 Joe Dower and Savannah Engel (BSN 17), December 30, 2017

Rudy Wieser (BSB 12) and Kirbe Schnoor, December 30, 2017 Andy Holt (BS 08) and Rachael Wallen, February 3, 2018 Dahlton Strobel and Crystal Allman (BSE 16), March 10, 2018 Ryan Wolf and Melanie White (MS 16), March 10, 2018 Dusty Voth and Angela Richardson (BSE 18), May 27, 2018 Joseph Harvey (BS 16) and Mikala Sharlow (BS 17), June 9, 2018 Ryan Palmer and Emily Fleming (BSE 18), July 15, 2018 Murphy Stubbs and Rachel Meinholdt (BS 11), May 26, 2018

Shayne Boswell (BS 14) and Kelly Hannigan, May 5, 2018

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Retirements

Douglas Amend, Emporia, retired on May 19, 2018, after 9 years, ending his career as a lecturer in the English, Modern Languages and Journalism department.

Karen Bevis, Louisburg, retired on May 19, 2018, after 7 years, ending her career as an advisor for the JCCC Elementary Education Program.

Larry Birk, Americus, retired on March 31, 2018, after 15 years, ending his career as an electrician in the Electrical Shop.

Carol Cooper, Emporia, retired on June 30, 2018, after 40 years, ending her career as a campaign manager in the Foundation.

Kevin Coulson, Emporia, retired on May 19, 2018, after 17 years, ending his career as a professor in the School of Business.

Kathy Ermler, St. Joseph, Mo., retired on May 31, 2018, after 28 years, ending her career as professor in the HPER department.

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Brett Reichert and Hannah Thomas (BSE 17), June 23, 2018

Pamela Fillmore, Cottonwood Falls, retired on June 16, 2018, after 40 years, ending her career as a grant administrator in the Research and Grants Center.

Michael Graves, Emporia, retired on May 31, 2018, after 13 years, ending his career as an instructor in the International Education department.

Eldon Hinck, Burlingame, retired on June 30, 2018, after 24 years, ending his career as an electrician in the Central Power Plant.

Sharon Mayers, Emporia, retired on June 18, 2018, after 20 years, ending her career as advancement assistant in the Foundation.

Dennis Mohling, Emporia, retired on May 31, 2018, after 41 years, ending his career as a director in the Physical Plant.

Betty Norton, Emporia, retired on March 31, 2018, after 20 years, ending her career as a business manager in Library and Archives.

Kenneth Thompson, Emporia, retired on May 19, 2018, after 27 years, ending his career as a professor in the Physical Science department.

Doris VanPelt, Burlington, retired on May 31, 2018, after 13 years, ending her career as an instructor in the English, Modern Languages and Journalism department.

Thank You!

IN 1930

M emoriam

Velva J. "Jeanne" Osborn (BS 39), Kahoka, Mo., March 19, 2017

1940 Glenda F. (Weir) Bauer (BS 43), Harper, March 14, 2018 Girtha M. (Branam) Chenoweth (BS 45), Johnson, Jan. 21, 2018 Warren W. Dick (BSB 48), Ponca City, Okla., May 11, 2018 Marilyn X. (Wilson) Gibson (BME 44), Stillwater, Okla., May 23, 2018 Dorothy M. (Wilson) Johnson (LIF 40), Strong City, June 18, 2018 Robert E. "Eugene" Jones (BSE 49), Jacksonville, Ala., June 5, 2018 Hazel F. (Johnson) Nitcher (BSE 40), Lawrence, March 10, 2018 Ruth E. (Evans) Opperman (BSE 40), Westwood Hills, July 25, 2017 Leona M. (Hargadine) Travis (BME 47), Emporia, March 31, 2018

1950 Rev. Keith E. Akins (BS 50), Topeka, Oct. 23, 2017 Wanda J. Brooks (BS 57, MS 60), Anderson, Mo., March 23, 2017 Caryle J. (Bender) Carr (BA 53), Leavenworth, Jan. 30, 2018 Daniel "Dan" E. Creitz (BSB 59), Iola, March 5, 2018 Bernie "Gene" E. Cusic (BSE 50, MS 59), Emporia, Feb. 10, 2018 Dr. Marlow Ediger (BSE 58, MA 60), North Newton, May 1, 2018 Gloria J. (Igou) Fay (BSE 54), Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 29, 2017 Leland F. Fish (BSB 51, MS 59), Emporia, April 2, 2018 Dr. Ronald H. Fredrickson (BSE 53), Osage City, Jan. 2, 2018 Elmer J. Gatz (BSB 56), McPherson, June 13, 2018 Ralph J. Hahn (BSB 54), Olathe, June 1, 2018 Don C. Hankins (BSB 58), Neosho Rapids, Jan. 23, 2018 Willard J. Harnden (BSB 51), Litchfield Park, Ariz., March 30, 2018 Mildred A. (Boyer) Hladek (BSE 57), Wakeeney, April 6, 2018 Deaun Y. (Taylor) Huff (BSB 51), Santa Fe, N.M., Dec. 21, 2017

Samuel A. Hutchinson (BSE 52), Topeka, March 8, 2018 Wendell C. Jackson (BSB 58), O'Fallon, Mo., Jan. 31, 2018 Dr. William J. "Doc" Justus (BA 51), Pleasanton, May 29, 2018 Marian J. (Pough) Kahle (BSE 59), Pomona, Feb. 8, 2018 Dr. Eugene C. "Gene" Kasper (BSE 56, MS 56), Topeka, April 26, 2018 Leland C. King (BSE 58), Loveland, Colo., April 22, 2018 Dennis I. Knox (BSE 58, MS 60), Stillwater, Okla., Jan. 25, 2018 Dr. Barbara J. (Kiefer) Lewalski (BSE 50), Providence, R.I., March 29, 2018 Lewis R. "Rod" Lewis (BSB 56), Lebo, Jan. 7, 2018 Jane (Hare) Markwell (BSE 58), Roeland Park, Dec. 14, 2017 Arthur J. McAfee, Jr. (MS 58, EDS 60), Atlanta, Ga., March 7, 2018 Bruce E. Musgrave (BSB 56), Overland Park, June 11, 2018 Malinda M. (Penner) Nikkel (MS 54), Hillsboro, Feb. 15, 2018 Verlin K. Parsons (MS 52), Wheat Ridge, Colo., Jan. 18, 2018 Peter M. Perdaris (BSE 50), Shawnee Mission, Nov. 18, 2017 Arthur C. "Art" Piculell, Jr. (BA 59), Scottsdale, Ariz., April 28, 2018 Carolyn L. Platt (BSE 55), Overland Park, Jan. 8, 2018 Irene A. (Smith) Richards (BSE 50), San Diego, Calif., February 13, 2018 Hugh E. Richardson (BSE 51, MS 56, MLS 65), Augusta, June 25, 2018 Melba L. (Ernst) Roswurm (BSE 56), Washington, Okla., April 5, 2018 Roger A. Ruth (BSE 51, MS 56), Victoria, B.C., June 8, 2018 Harvey K. "Coach" Shank (BSE 59), Russell, March 10, 2018 Calvin G. Singleton (BSE 50), Hutchinson, April 4, 2018 Dr. Shirley M. (Temple) Slaymaker (BSE 59, MS 60), Emporia, June 7, 2018 Donald C. "Don" Steffes (BSB 52, MS 58), McPherson, May 24, 2018 Anne R. (Renfrew) Templeton (BME 53), Palo Alto, Calif., Jan. 14, 2018 Dale O. Thorne (BSB 51), Fort Collins, Colo., Oct. 28, 2017 Shirley A. Wagner (BSE 57), Overland Park, Dec. 17, 2017

John F. Wiebe (MS 58, EDS 66), Hillsboro, April 23, 2018 Robert B. "Doc" Wimmer (MS 55), Winfield, June 1, 2018 Dr. Weldon F. Zenger (BSE 59, MS 66), Hays, March 30, 2018

1960 Joseph M. "Joe" Ames (BS 63, MS 66), Moline, June 18, 2018 Loren K. Appl (BS 67), Chromo, Colo., July 8, 2016 Glenn "Boyce" Baumgardner (BS 64), Cottonwood Falls, March 24, 2018 Karl J. Baxley (BS 61), Kansas City, July 26, 2017 Roberta S. (Funston) Belding (BS 68), Nebraska City, Neb., March 12, 2018 Virgie M. (Larson) Berg (MS 65), Topeka, Jan. 28, 2018 William E. Betts (BA 69), Garnett, April 15, 2018 Jane M. (Childs) Birchard (MLS 66), Emporia, March 30, 2018 Lorenza O. Breckenridge, Sr. (MS 65), Wichita, Jan. 2, 2018 Jerry R. Bremer (MLS 60), Corinth, Texas, April 12, 2017 Nancy A. (Weak) Burris (BS 64), Junction City, Feb. 13, 2017 Ronald D. "Ron" Butts (BA 65, MS 67), Celina, Texas, June 13, 2018 Ronald L. Call (BSE 63), Yates Center, Jan. 31, 2018 Roy H. "Howard" Clements (BSE 64), El Dorado, June 16, 2018 Dr. Jerry D. Couch (MS 64), Roseburg, Ore., May 21, 2018 David E. Croy (BSB 66), Cottonwood Falls, March 4, 2018 Mary E. (Bailey) Dace (BSE 68), Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 14, 2017 James A. Daily (BSB 68), Colorado Springs, Colo., July 27, 2017 Richard E. Denno (BSE 65), Newton, Feb. 1, 2018 Paul L. Dorsey (BA 66), Leavenworth, June 2, 2018 Myron D. Drinkwater (BSB 60), Lake Forest, Calif., March 26, 2018 Larry E. Eiker (BA 61), Huntsville, Ala., May 23, 2018 Larry D. Elliott (BSE 67, MS 69), Apache Junction, Ariz., May 1, 2018

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Helen J. (Garden) Embery (BSB 69), Overland Park, March 24, 2018 Roy W. Flook (BSE 63, MS 78), Mesa, Ariz., June 30, 2016 David B. Ford (MS 65), Valrico, Fla., Sept.

19, 2017 Judith K. (Brown) Foster (BSE 61), Lakeland, Fla., May 1, 2018 Sadie Frank (BSE 61, MS 68), Montezuma, April 25, 2018 Janet E. (Laing) Frantz (BSE 67), Lafayette, La., March, 27, 2018 Judith L. (Shipley) French (BSE 62), Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2017 Edith D. "Edie" (Ditmer) Frey (MS 63), Wooster, Ohio, March 12, 2018 Edward E. "Ed" Garner (BSE 62, MS 68), Wichita, Feb. 20, 2018 Sharon I. Garrett (BSB 64), Shawnee, Dec. 25, 2017 Charlotte K. Garrett (BSE 61, MA 87), Emporia, May 17, 2018 Kathryn J. "Kathey" (Orwig) Gibbs (BSE 68), Wichita, March 28, 2018 Janet M. (Mustard) Gilliland (BSE 66, MS 85), Andover, May 28, 2018 Glenda J. (Farris) Godown (BSE 63), Derby, Jan. 16, 2018 Peggy A. (Hedges) Gordinier (BSE 67), Topeka, Jan. 3, 2018 Gary W. Graalman (BSE 63), Rawlins, Wyo., March 17, 2018 Marvin J. Groh (BSE 66, MS 70), Lawrence, March 16, 2018 Richard F. Hall (BSB 60), Colorado Springs, Colo., May 29, 2018 Lois Haskin (MS 63), Akeley, Minn., May 22, 2017 Nancy K. (Nanninga) Hazlett (BSE 66), Topeka, March 23, 2018 Mary E. (Morris) Heitschmidt (MS 69), McPherson, Jan. 3, 2018 Dr. Harry B. Herzer III (MS 61), Manteo, N.C., Sept. 25, 2017 Judith J. "Judy" (Jackson) Hippe (BSB 69), Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 12, 2018 Barbara J. (Craig) Hodges (BSE 64), Topeka, Jan. 18, 2018 Robert E. Hyde (BSB 64), Emporia, June 12, 2018 Robert L. Jack (BSE 67), Hopewell, Va., June 24, 2018 Phillip "Phil" E. Johnston (BSE 62), Eureka, March 30, 2018 Herald J. Kliewer (BSE 62), Dinuba, Calif., April 12, 2018 Kathryn E. "Kay" (McBurney) Laird (MS 69), Topeka, May 30, 2018

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Winifred I. "Ione" McCayland (BME 60), Fredonia, Feb. 2, 2018 Ronald W. McColpin (BSB 69), Lee's Summit, Mo., Nov. 20, 2017 Lawrence G. "Larry" McDonald (BSE 62, MS 63), Cedar Falls, Iowa, Dec. 31, 2017 Lyman W. McGee (BSB 63), Protection, June 15, 2017 Susan A. (Worcester) Menefee (BME 69), Topeka, Jan. 7, 2018 Karen R. (York) Middlebusher (BSE 60), Daphne, Ala., April 18, 2018 Herbert R. Miracle (MLS 69), Topeka, Jan. 8, 2018 Charles T. Nakaoka (BSE 60), Pearl City, Hawaii, Oct. 16, 2017 Gerald H. "Jerry" Olberding (BSE 68), Princeton, March 8, 2018 Melvin D. "Mel" Ott (BSB 61), Lawrence, Jan. 18, 2018 Elizabeth B. (Henn) Parsons (BSE 65), Howard, May 9, 2017 Betty A. (Renner) Paul (BS 64, MLS 77), Olathe, Dec. 22, 2017 Johnny M. Ray (BA 60), Rose Hill, May 1, 2018 Catharine R. (Carter) Riggs (BSE 67), Pratt, April 9, 2018 Barbara L. (Groothuis) Salazar (BSB 60), Parker, Colo., March 8, 2018 Rachel E. (Epp) Senner (MLS 69), Lawrence, April 28, 2018 Dr. Marllin L. Simon (BA 61, MS 63), Auburn, Ala., May 29, 2018 Virgil E. Skipton (MS 68, EDS 71), McPherson, April 22, 2018 Laurel L. "Lonnie" Steere (BSE 64, MS 72), Alta Vista, June 23, 2018 Paula J. (Stucky) Stein (BSE 61), Halstead, March 5, 2018 Yasu Takara (BSE 60, MS 61), Waipahu, Hawaii, Feb. 2, 2018 Jean E. (Stohs) Tichy (BSE 65), Omaha, Neb., Jan. 3, 2018 Clayton E. True (MS 64), Kearney, Neb., Dec. 27, 2017 Ann E. (Seymour) Ukena (BSE 60), Topeka, Jan. 16, 2018 Helen A. (Stone) Wagner (BSE 64, MS 69), El Dorado, May 1, 2018 Marc L. Webb (MS 63), Saddlebrooke, Ariz., June 10, 2018 Arlene R. (Ellis) Weseloh (BSE 67), Yates Center, April 21, 2018 Roberta M. (McGhee) West (BSE 63, MS 70), Colony, Feb. 12, 2018 Paula C. (McKay) Whitacre (BSE 65), Highland, May 18, 2018

Maudie L. (France) Wilson (BSE 66), Shawnee, Okla., March 12, 2018 Roger J. Winzeler (BSB 60, MS 62), Nixa, Mo., Jan. 22, 2018 Jean A. (Billing) Wise (BSE 61, MS 63), Ventura, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 Ululani "Lani" M. (Hayseldon) Woerman (BSE 67), Santa Maria, Calif., Feb. 12, 2018 Leroy H. Conyers (MS 68), Marshall, Minn., June 13, 2018

1970 Melanie A. (Haden) Abitz (BSE 75), Onaga, Jan. 13, 2018 Dana K. Anderson (BSE 72), Emporia, Jan. 13, 2018 Jean "Jeanie" A. (Hardy) Armour (MLS 76), Hutchinson, April 5, 2018 Alyce J. (Harris) Arnett (BSE 72), Salina, April 28, 2018 Brenda J. (Painter) Ascher (BSE 70), Smolan, Jan. 19, 2018 Nancy J. (Honer) Ayers (BS 75), Mulvane, May 23, 2018 Daniel Baldwin, Sr. (BA 74), Moreno Valley, Calif., Jan. 1, 2018 William W. Bell III (BS 70), Jefferson City, Mo., Dec. 29, 2017 Ida "Kay" K. (Hallman) Bigler (BSE 73), Green Valley, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2018 Mary J. (Robinson) Burns (BME 77), Midland, Texas, May 10, 2018 Virgil D. Chenoweth (MS 71), Eloy, Ariz., March 1, 2018 Douglass M. Close (BSB 73), Pensacola, Fla., June 13, 2018 Robert L. Cook (BSE 74, MS 77), Osawatomie, June 4, 2018 Marianna (Wind) Daskal (BSE 70), Augusta, Ga., Feb. 13, 2018 Thomas E. "Ted" Derrick (BSE 72, MLS 92), Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 5, 2018 Peggy L. (Wright) Dyke (BSE 73, MS 80), Gridley, April 8, 2018 Edward "Ed" E. Ediger (BSE 75), McPherson, March 1, 2018 Francis C. Edwards (MS 72), McPherson, March 1, 2017 Myrna M. (Nelson) Eis (MLS 72), McPherson, May 31, 2018 James E. Elder (BSE 70), Elwood, May 8, 2018 Catherine L. Feese (MS 79), Kincaid, Aug. 2, 2017 Larry M. Ferman (BA 73), Mulvane, Sept.

7, 2017 Eileen R. (Stefek) Guadagnino (BSE 74), North Babylon, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2018

Shirlene A. (Burrows) Hagler (MS 75), Hugoton, Jan. 15, 2018 Douglas A. Haynes (BA 78), Emporia, Feb. 17, 2018 Robert H. Hoover, Jr. (BSE 71), Wichita, April 12, 2018 Evelyn J. (Williams) Houdek (BSE 73, BSE 79), Centralia, March 11, 2017 Rebah J. (Cross) Hubbard (MLS 77), Wichita, Dec. 30, 2017 Mary L. (Kenning) Kahnert (BA 76), Reeds Spring, Mo., July 20, 2017 Lisa K. (Pyle) King (BSB 78), Lawrence, May 7, 2018 Carolyn L. (Clevenger) Kuhn (MS 71), Emporia, March 6, 2018 Ronald H. "Ron" Kuhn (BS 78), Admire, May 23, 2018 Chauncey H. Littlejohn (BSB 74), Wichita, April 5, 2018 Ronald F. "Ron" Loewen (BS 70), Columbia, S.C., March 14, 2018 Joanne M. (Mikkelsen) McBane (BSE 78, MA 87), Emporia, Feb. 15, 2018 Susan K. (Ridgeway) Neff (BSE 74, MS 78), Edmond, Okla., June 26, 2018 Dr. Richard E. "Rich" Nitsch (BSE 76), Leawood, March 15, 2018 Thomas J. Noonan (BSE 79), Waverly, March 7, 2018 Craig J. Parker (BA 74), Fredonia, Feb. 3, 2018 Harold E. "Ed" Poertner (BSE 71, MS 73, EDS 76), Osage City, Dec. 29, 2017 Virginia E. Schilling (MS 78), Fort Leavenworth, June 22, 2018 James E. Schreck (BS 76), Emporia, Dec. 25, 2017 Tina E. (Combs) Seymour (BSE 70, MS 73), Manhattan, March 18, 2018 Marilyn F. (Bohnenblust) Shelley (BSE 70, MLS 73), Lawrence, Feb. 19, 2018 Joyce E. (Hug) Stallbaumer (BSE 79), Wakarusa, April 24, 2018 Timothy L. Stealey (BSE 72), Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., Dec. 25, 2017 Phyllis A. (Meitl) Watkins (BSE 71, MLS 78), Lawrence, Feb. 1, 2018 Robert P. "Bob" White (BSB 70), Lenexa, May 3, 2018 Albert K. Wiens (BSB 71), North Newton, Jan. 4, 2018 Nancy J. (Thomas) Williams (BSE 74), Bennington, Jan. 28, 2018

1980 Marjorie A. (Werner) Abrigo (BSE 75), Garden City, May 10, 2018

Mary B. (Cunningham) Bates (MLS 82), Kansas City, April 28, 2018 Kathleen M. Cerne (BGS 82), Frontenac, May 5, 2018 Johnny J. Chambers (MS 87), Lee's Summit, Mo., March 15, 2018 Berniece R. (Hodler) Kearns (MLS 82), Salina, Oct. 10, 2017 John R. "Johnny" Phillips (BSB 81, MBA 85), Hutchinson, June 5, 2018 Russel D. Pickett, Jr. (BSE 81), Wetmore, March 30, 2018 Cheryl J. (Hoch) Shields (BGS 80, MLS 82), Shawnee, April 19, 2018 Kim M. (Toepfer) Sprowl (MLS 82), Kansas City, March 16, 2018

1990 Heather D. Bartlett (BSN 95), Osage City, June 12, 2018 Sharon K. (McCorkle) Clelland (MS 92), Chanute, Dec. 26, 2017 Carolyn P. (DeVore) Crotts (MLS 95), Cimarron, Jan. 1, 2018 Cara N. Freeman (BS 92), Denver, Colo., Jan. 9, 2018 Rebecca A. "Becky" (Ball) Goodman (MS 99), Ottawa, June 11, 2018 Brian D. Hind (BSE 90), Madison, Dec. 29, 2017 Debra D. (Gates) Lewis (BSB 95), Olathe, Feb. 14, 2018 Derek S. Messner (BS 99), Coffeyville, April 8, 2018 Jennifer L. (Hammond) Stellwagon (BS 92), Lawrence, May 28, 2018

2000 Jean M. Bailey (MLS 03), Atchison, Jan. 18, 2018 Charlotte M. (Johnson) Caywood (MS 03), Topeka, May 12, 2018 Timothy "Tim" S. Cline (MS 05), Wellington, Colo., April 16, 2018 Eric A. Hutchison (MLS 07), Lawrence, Jan. 25, 2018 Hollie Spore-Kelley (BS 03), Arkansas City, April 22, 2017

2010 Robert L. Holter (BSB 13), Bonner Springs, Jan. 9, 2018

FORMER STUDENTS Donnel "Dobby" (Dehler) Bailey, Emporia, Feb. 23, 2018 Charles A. Beardsley, Emporia, Oct. 12, 2017

Jeri K. (Blythe) Bothwell, Olathe, March 10, 2018 Alfred E. Burch, Cullman, Ala., Feb. 27, 2018 LeRoy T. "Roy" Burns, Fullerton, Calif., May 2, 2018 Glenn L. Carlson, Burdick, Aug. 14, 2017 Janice E. (Savatori) Haselhuhn, Emporia, May 28, 2018 Phyllis E. (Whitesell) Hopkins, Austin, Texas, March 1, 2018 Tyler J. Jenkins, Olathe, May 12, 2018 Roy G. Johnson, Kansas City, Mo., May 1, 2018 Willa J. (Saylors) Johnson, Topeka, June 23, 2018 David E. McCubbin, Overland Park, Feb. 5, 2018 Jeri A. (Morris) Moreland, Madison, March 8, 2018 Dr. Orrie R. "Ritchie" Morlong, Clay Center, Dec. 26, 2017 Robert H. Roush, Emporia, March 12, 2018 Charles A. Simkins, Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 28, 2017 Harold V. Sare, Stillwater, Okla., March 24, 2018 Bobbie J. (Ross) Tyler, Dallas, Texas, March 1, 2018 Karen S. (Elland) Unruh, Hutchinson, Feb. 20, 2018 Kathryn A. (Kells) Weller, Herington, Feb. 25, 2018

FRIENDS Elsie M. (Fidermutz) Bohm (RF), Emporia, Dec. 28, 2017 Howard H. Carvajal, Jr., Burleson, Texas, Jan. 31, 2018 Samuel E. "Sam" Dicks (RF), Emporia, May 7, 2018 Terry L. Ford (FSt), Emporia, Dec. 23, 2017 Lillian F. (Mercer) Moore, McKinney, Texas, Jan. 28, 2018 Helen M. Neill, Wamego, March 25, 2018 Gene M. Olander, Topeka, Aug. 24, 2017 Dr. Edward C. Rowe (RF), Overland Park, May 14, 2018 Kay E. (Thorne) Sullivan (RF), Lebo, May 17, 2018 Charles F. "Frank" Vorse (FSt), Axtell, June 12, 2018 Gwen S. Williamson, Burlington, Jan. 24, 2018 Code: RF-Retired Faculty, FSt: Former Staff

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NOMINATE A HORNET

2019 HORNET TRIPS

Searching for—and recognizing—the best. You know them. Those brilliant people who make everything they touch turn into Hornet Nation gold. In fact, maybe you’re one of them. 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 emporia.edu/alumni/awards

■■ Taste of Tuscany February 14-22, 2019

Join us on one of our 2019 Hornet Trips!

■■ New York City: Its Theatre & More (hosted by President Allison Garrett and Don & Linda Miller) June 6-10, 2019 ■■ The Pathways of Paul September 2019 ■■ The “Real” Rose Parade & New Year’s Experience If you would like to receive information on our upcoming Hornet trips, please contact Laurie Pitman at lpitman@ emporia.edu

NOMINATION DEADLINES: DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI November 1

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 1

HORNET HERITAGE AWARD

HORNET HERITAGE The Hornet Heritage Family award recognizes a multigenerational family of Hornet alumni and former students with Hornet fever in their bloodlines.

To nominate your family for this prestigious honor, visit www.emporia.edu/alumni/ awards/hornet-heritage-award.html

December 1

UNIVERSITY SERVICE CITATION December 1

Norbert “Nub” and Mary Elizabeth Hoelting and Family - 2008 Hornet Heritage Family.

BE A PART OF ESU HISTORY! 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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Inspiring engagement. Building relationships. Advancing ESU. This is what the Alumni Association aspires to do - and we need you. The Emporia State University Alumni Association is in the process of identifying opportunities to create relevant and progressive networks for our alumni and friends. The survey (link located below) will assist us in gathering valuable information, including cultural interests (i.e., Asian, Hispanic/Latino, etc.); social interests (i.e., Veteran, Young Alumni, Women, Professional, etc.); and lifestyle interests (LGBTQIA+, single parent, etc.). It is our responsibility as an Alumni Association to understand our alumni and deliver an association that feels inclusive and inviting. The development of these groups will reflect Emporia State University’s goal to become the model for diversity, equity and inclusion. Thank you for your feedback and participation. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESU-ALUMNI

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