Program Master of Ceremonies Brenda Christensen Alumni Association Immediate Past President Greetings Chancellor Douglas A. Kristensen Dinner Recognitions Distinguished Alumni Awards Jim Rundstrom Distinguished Alumni Service Award Chad Rutar Alumni Association President Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions Rich Broderson Associate Athletic Director Alma Mater
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far in the West where the green valleys run And the sweeping hills dip to the plains; Rise the gray, storied walls of the home that we love Alma Mater, we hail thee again. ’Neath thy shade we have gazed over valley and plain On the scenes that enrapture the eye; And our hearts thrill with pride as the Blue and the Gold Proudly floats ’gainst the evening sky.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Don Envick, Ph.D. Class of 1961 Hometown: Kearney
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r. Don Envick is a retired University of Nebraska at Kearney professor who joined the staff in 1987. Prior to coming to UNK, Dr. Envick spent 21 years at West Texas State University. At UNK, he created and developed the highly-successful Industrial Distribution (ID) program in the Department of Industrial Technology. The ID program is recognized by the University Sales Education Foundation as one of the top sales programs in the nation and is the only technical sales program in their elite list of universities. The program has also been recognized by the Industrial Supply Association for “endless academic contributions to the industrial distribution industry.� For his work, Dr. Envick has received the Leland Holdt Distinguished Faculty Award, the College of Business and Technology Outstanding Teaching Award and the College of Business and Technology Lifetime Achievement Award.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dennis Pool, Ed.D. Class of 1970 Hometown: Alma
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r. Dennis Pool is assistant superintendent for general administrative services and administrator for Educational Service Unit No. 19. Dr. Pool joined the Omaha Public Schools in 1997 after 10 years with the Nebraska Department of Education where he served in a variety of positions. He was an education information specialist and an administrator of data center. He worked as the Nebraska Legislature liaison, and served as education commissioner’s liaison to Nebraska School Reorganization Committee and educational service units and leadership committee. Dr. Pool began his career as a high school math teacher and coach with Alliance Public Schools. He also was a teacher coach and administrator at McCook Public Schools and Norris Public Schools.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Carolyn Wagner Snyder Class of 1964 Hometown: Waco
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arolyn Wagner Snyder spent 40 years as a university library administrator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Indiana University and the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Her positions included dean and professor of library affairs at Southern Illinois University, interim dean and associate dean of university libraries at Indiana University and assistant director for public services at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She was also involved in major fundraising activities at Indiana University including the establishment of the Bob Knight Library Endowment and at Southern Illinois University as director of Foundation relations. Snyder’s professional experience included international activities such as a two-year appointment as a civilian librarian for the U.S. Army in Germany, team leader for a two-year library development project at the University of Indonesia and library development at the Institute of Teknologi Mara in Malaysia. She served as president of Library Administration and management Association of the American Library Association. She has authored a number of articles about library technology, administration, resource sharing, distance education and international development. She co-authored the landmark book about libraries and their support for distance learning.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Officers Chad Rutar ’97, President - Omaha Bryan Kuntz ’95, President-Elect - Kearney Andrea Walton Miller ’02, Secretary - Scottsbluff Brenda Christensen ’83, Trustee - Minden
TERM EXPIRING 2010
TERM EXPIRING 2012
Cynthia Bahler ’94 - Lamar Doug Burritt ’95 - Osceola Denise Christensen ’80 - Kearney Steven James ’77 - Danville,CA Lanny Jorgensen ’63 - Tucson, AZ Holly Nikels ’93 - Bettendorf, IA Nancy Osterbuhr ’95 - Minden
Brett Kuhn ’86 - Gretna Bethany Spilde ’06 - Olathe, KS Trina Rother ’92 - Grand Island Bret Walker ’00 - Brighton, CO Mark Felker ’86 - Alliance Nancy Polk ’73 - Kearney Pat Hoehner ’82 - Kearney Carol Ballain ’65 - Fort Collins, CO Kip Magner ’92 - Lincoln
TERM EXPIRING 2011 Barb Estes ’74 - Kearney Dean Jindra ’85 - Papillion Dee Dee Kitzelman ’90 - Kearney Andrea Miller ’02 - Scottsbluff Ben Rowe ’03 - Kearney Ryan Samuelson ’02 - Phoenix, AZ Troy Schleiger ’95 - Lincoln Ryan Tworek ’98 - Newport Beach, CA Candy Walton ’97 - Vermillion, SD
Distinguished Alumni Award
Carolyn Wagner Snyder Class of 1964 Hometown: Waco
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arolyn Wagner Snyder spent 40 years as a university library administrator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Indiana University and the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Her positions included dean and professor of library affairs at Southern Illinois University, interim dean and associate dean of university libraries at Indiana University and assistant director for public services at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She was also involved in major fundraising activities at Indiana University including the establishment of the Bob Knight Library Endowment and at Southern Illinois University as director of Foundation relations. Snyder’s professional experience included international activities such as a two-year appointment as a civilian librarian for the U.S. Army in Germany, team leader for a two-year library development project at the University of Indonesia and library development at the Institute of Teknologi Mara in Malaysia. She served as president of Library Administration and management Association of the American Library Association. She has authored a number of articles about library technology, administration, resource sharing, distance education and international development. She co-authored the landmark book about libraries and their support for distance learning.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Officers Chad Rutar ’97, President - Omaha Bryan Kuntz ’95, President-Elect - Kearney Andrea Walton Miller ’02, Secretary - Scottsbluff Brenda Christensen ’83, Trustee - Minden
TERM EXPIRING 2010
TERM EXPIRING 2012
Cynthia Bahler ’94 - Lamar Doug Burritt ’95 - Osceola Denise Christensen ’80 - Kearney Steven James ’77 - Danville,CA Lanny Jorgensen ’63 - Tucson, AZ Holly Nikels ’93 - Bettendorf, IA Nancy Osterbuhr ’95 - Minden
Brett Kuhn ’86 - Gretna Bethany Spilde ’06 - Olathe, KS Trina Rother ’92 - Grand Island Bret Walker ’00 - Brighton, CO Mark Felker ’86 - Alliance Nancy Polk ’73 - Kearney Pat Hoehner ’82 - Kearney Carol Ballain ’65 - Fort Collins, CO Kip Magner ’92 - Lincoln
TERM EXPIRING 2011 Barb Estes ’74 - Kearney Dean Jindra ’85 - Papillion Dee Dee Kitzelman ’90 - Kearney Andrea Miller ’02 - Scottsbluff Ben Rowe ’03 - Kearney Ryan Samuelson ’02 - Phoenix, AZ Troy Schleiger ’95 - Lincoln Ryan Tworek ’98 - Newport Beach, CA Candy Walton ’97 - Vermillion, SD
University of Nebraska Foundation he University of Nebraska Foundation enables students, faculty and friends of the university to pursue a future of promise, expectation and strength. Founded in 1936, the foundation's purpose remains constant - to attract and carefully manage private funds for the benefit of the university and assisting the university in advancing its pursuit of academic excellence. Today's private support is the future of the University of Nebraska. It is upon these gifts that education is built. Contributions from friends and alumni of the university are managed as designated by each donor and invested according to the policies of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Each year, the University of Nebraska develops programs, provides opportunities for students and faculty and enhances campus life through funds transferred from the foundation. Presently, the foundation is conducting “Campaign for Nebraska,” a capital campaign aiming to make a transformational impact on the four NU campuses. For more information on the campaign’s objectives and ways donors can participate, please visit www.campaignfornebraska.org. Alumni and friends are the strength of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Thank you for your continuing support.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Cameron “Cam” Sutton
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University of Nebraska Foundation - Kearney Office 214 West 39th Street PO Box 2678 Kearney, NE 68848 (308) 698-5270 Jon Abegglen ’75, Vice President, Campus Director of Development Lisa Hoffman, Executive Assistant Kristin Howard ’00, Director of Annual Campaigns Laura Miller ‘86, Information Systems Coordinator
Class of 1970 Hometown: Laurel
Cam Sutton
ameron “Cam” Sutton is president and CEO of the North American Division of ARAG Group, a global leader in legal insurance, and is based in Des Moines, IA. After graduating, Sutton earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1973 where he was senior class president. From 1973 until 1981 he operated Sutton Financial Services before joining Alexander and Alexander as senior vice president. In 1994, Sutton became executive vice president and member of the Aon Consulting Global Operations Committee. He is active in the Des Moines area, including involvement with the American Cancer Society, the Heritage Foundation and Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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University of Nebraska Foundation he University of Nebraska Foundation enables students, faculty and friends of the university to pursue a future of promise, expectation and strength. Founded in 1936, the foundation's purpose remains constant - to attract and carefully manage private funds for the benefit of the university and assisting the university in advancing its pursuit of academic excellence. Today's private support is the future of the University of Nebraska. It is upon these gifts that education is built. Contributions from friends and alumni of the university are managed as designated by each donor and invested according to the policies of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Each year, the University of Nebraska develops programs, provides opportunities for students and faculty and enhances campus life through funds transferred from the foundation. Presently, the foundation is conducting “Campaign for Nebraska,” a capital campaign aiming to make a transformational impact on the four NU campuses. For more information on the campaign’s objectives and ways donors can participate, please visit www.campaignfornebraska.org. Alumni and friends are the strength of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Thank you for your continuing support.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Cameron “Cam” Sutton
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University of Nebraska Foundation - Kearney Office 214 West 39th Street PO Box 2678 Kearney, NE 68848 (308) 698-5270 Jon Abegglen ’75, Vice President, Campus Director of Development Lisa Hoffman, Executive Assistant Kristin Howard ’00, Director of Annual Campaigns Laura Miller ‘86, Information Systems Coordinator
Class of 1970 Hometown: Laurel
Cam Sutton
ameron “Cam” Sutton is president and CEO of the North American Division of ARAG Group, a global leader in legal insurance, and is based in Des Moines, IA. After graduating, Sutton earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1973 where he was senior class president. From 1973 until 1981 he operated Sutton Financial Services before joining Alexander and Alexander as senior vice president. In 1994, Sutton became executive vice president and member of the Aon Consulting Global Operations Committee. He is active in the Des Moines area, including involvement with the American Cancer Society, the Heritage Foundation and Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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Jim Rundstrom Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Larry Edwards Class of 1964 Hometown: Sidney
Larry Edwards
arry Edwards has been a long-time supporter and advocate for UNK since graduating with a degree in chemistry, physics and zoology. He is president of The Light Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, a company he founded in 1971. Edwards served four years on the Alumni Association’s board of directors and was president of the association in 2006-07. Under his leadership and thanks to his expertise and talents, the Alumni House received extensive renovations. Edwards has been a diehard Loper supporter for many years and has played a leading role in alumni engagement on Colorado’s northern front range. Even following his presidency of the Alumni Association, he has continued to be involved as an alumnus. He is a current member of the University of Nebraska’s Capital Campaign Committee, Campaign for Nebraska, that kicked off in 2009 with a goal to raise $1.2 billion for entire University of Nebraska system. Edwards has served on the national board of the American Lighting Association, Bank One, Centennial Banks, First Western Trust and the Fort Collins Country Club.
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Alumni Association
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n 1906, the first graduating class of then Nebraska State Normal School of Kearney recognized the mission the Alumni Association would pursue when it created the first constitution. “The association is designed to promote in every way the interests of the Normal School, and to foster among its members a sentiment of regard for one another, and attachment to their Alma Mater.” Today, the Alumni Association continues to work to fulfill those goals and others developed during the rich history of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Association, with approximately 36,000 members, produces UNK Today, the alumni magazine; works with alumni in developing clubs around the country; coordinates reunions; sponsors activities at Homecoming such as the Homecoming Banquet; recognizes alumni accomplishments with an awards program; cooperates with the admissions office to recruit students; provides scholarships and other programs for students; and assists the Foundation in raising private funds in support of the University. Support of alumni activities and the Alumni House is made possible through gifts to the Alumni Association and to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Since 1980 the Alumni House, 2222 9th Avenue, has been the home of the Association. It is a popular site for receptions, socials, gatherings and other activities. It is also a repository for much of the history of the University. Stop by for a visit or for any of your alumni needs. UNK Alumni Association 2222 9th Avenue PO Box 21 Kearney, NE 68849 (308) 865-8474 Lucas Dart ’97, Executive Director LDart@unkalumni.org Michelle Widger ’90, Assistant Director MWidger@unkalumni.org Toni Meyers, Secretary TMeyers@unkalumni.org Jim Rundstrom, Alumni Director Emeritus JRundstrom@unkalumni.org
Jim Rundstrom Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Larry Edwards Class of 1964 Hometown: Sidney
Larry Edwards
arry Edwards has been a long-time supporter and advocate for UNK since graduating with a degree in chemistry, physics and zoology. He is president of The Light Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, a company he founded in 1971. Edwards served four years on the Alumni Association’s board of directors and was president of the association in 2006-07. Under his leadership and thanks to his expertise and talents, the Alumni House received extensive renovations. Edwards has been a diehard Loper supporter for many years and has played a leading role in alumni engagement on Colorado’s northern front range. Even following his presidency of the Alumni Association, he has continued to be involved as an alumnus. He is a current member of the University of Nebraska’s Capital Campaign Committee, Campaign for Nebraska, that kicked off in 2009 with a goal to raise $1.2 billion for entire University of Nebraska system. Edwards has served on the national board of the American Lighting Association, Bank One, Centennial Banks, First Western Trust and the Fort Collins Country Club.
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n 1906, the first graduating class of then Nebraska State Normal School of Kearney recognized the mission the Alumni Association would pursue when it created the first constitution. “The association is designed to promote in every way the interests of the Normal School, and to foster among its members a sentiment of regard for one another, and attachment to their Alma Mater.” Today, the Alumni Association continues to work to fulfill those goals and others developed during the rich history of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Association, with approximately 36,000 members, produces UNK Today, the alumni magazine; works with alumni in developing clubs around the country; coordinates reunions; sponsors activities at Homecoming such as the Homecoming Banquet; recognizes alumni accomplishments with an awards program; cooperates with the admissions office to recruit students; provides scholarships and other programs for students; and assists the Foundation in raising private funds in support of the University. Support of alumni activities and the Alumni House is made possible through gifts to the Alumni Association and to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Since 1980 the Alumni House, 2222 9th Avenue, has been the home of the Association. It is a popular site for receptions, socials, gatherings and other activities. It is also a repository for much of the history of the University. Stop by for a visit or for any of your alumni needs. UNK Alumni Association 2222 9th Avenue PO Box 21 Kearney, NE 68849 (308) 865-8474 Lucas Dart ’97, Executive Director LDart@unkalumni.org Michelle Widger ’90, Assistant Director MWidger@unkalumni.org Toni Meyers, Secretary TMeyers@unkalumni.org Jim Rundstrom, Alumni Director Emeritus JRundstrom@unkalumni.org
Athletic Hall of Fame Dr. L. R. Smith, Team Physician Brenda Gonnerman Urbanek, ’84
Young Alumnus Sharon Mullen Zavala, ’74
1996 Dayle Fitzke, ’51 Dan Moore, ’66 Bill Roach, ’78 JIll Stenwall, ’80
2003 Brian Hagan, ’91 Susan Johnson Hood, ’95 Ed Kruml, ’66 Gary Welton, ’61 Joan Bailey, Coach, ’63-’97
1997 Barbara Herbek Bergmeier, ’86 Jon Bergmeier, ’85 Tom Journey, ’43 Mike McGlade, ’80 Cathy Weir Renk, ’84
2004 Ali Elias, ’93 MAE ’95 Dr. Don Lackey, Staff Tom Ritzdorf, ’78 Rob Wennstedt, ’73 MAE ’74 Amy Anderson Wenstrom ’90
1998 Paul Collison, ’60 Beth Stuart Jurgens, ’87 Tom Kruger, ’79 Ken Vergith, ’78 Jim Zikmund, ’71, MAE ’75 1999 Don Ayres, ’56 LaNell Cox, ’88 Jim Irwin, ’64 Steve Larson, ’73 Phyllis DeBuhr Mazour, ’88 2000 Lane Kinnan, ’81 Bart Kofoed, ’87 Jerry Scott, ’83 Kathy Nelson Swanson, ’85 Charlie Thorell, ’60 2001 Jerry Hueser, Coach ’70-’96 Doug Martin, ’66, MAE ’78 Angie Janicek Reed, ’85 Scot Schug, ’83 Donna Spickelmier-Vallin, ’90 2002 Tom Bales, ’88 Karol McKenzie Nelson, ’79 Jeff Norblade, ’87 Dean Reicks, ’87
2005 Centennial Celebration No awards presented 2006 Steve Altmaier ’77 Ginger Keller Marx ’94 Jerry Stine ’67 MAE ’76 Hylke ‘Hike’ Van der Wal ’62 Bill Windhorst ’78 2007 Wayne Gappa ’66 Ted Mills ’58 Kim Vokolek Peltz ’93 Garry Shubert ’62 Guy Murray, Coach 2008 Ivan Ivanov ’96 Gene Lawhead ’60 Jennifer Warner Ramsey ’97 Brian Nelson ’93 Roger Wachholtz ’78 2009 Jill McCaslin-Timmons ’98 Martin Segovia ’95 Alan Sheffield ’75 Danielle Shum-Stowell ’97 Keith Staehr ’68
Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Al Zikmund Claire Boroff Don Briggs Jon McBride
Rosella Meier Steve Larson Rich Osentowski Dick Beechner
Jim Rundstrom Tom Kropp Jaime Lundgren Peter Yazvec
Steve Altmaier Buck Mahoney Sherry Morrow
Greg Daake Class of 1998, EDS’02 Hometown: York
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reg Daake founded DAAKE Design in 2001. The company has grown to a full-service branding and creative design studio with nine employees. His company has won a variety of Aster, Addy, Healthcare Advertising and numerous other awards in competitions sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America, the American Marketing Association and the Omaha Press Club. Daake was named Volunteer of the Year for his committee work and his fundraising efforts for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center related to its annual golf tournament, Chip in For Kids. Daake was named one of the Midlands Business Journal’s ’40 Under 40’ young entrepreneurs for 2009. Earlier this year, he received the ‘Excellence in Business’ award from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Daake and his wife, Lisa Schwartzkopf ’95 created an endowed scholarship at UNK for the graphic design program.
Athletic Hall of Fame Dr. L. R. Smith, Team Physician Brenda Gonnerman Urbanek, ’84
Young Alumnus Sharon Mullen Zavala, ’74
1996 Dayle Fitzke, ’51 Dan Moore, ’66 Bill Roach, ’78 JIll Stenwall, ’80
2003 Brian Hagan, ’91 Susan Johnson Hood, ’95 Ed Kruml, ’66 Gary Welton, ’61 Joan Bailey, Coach, ’63-’97
1997 Barbara Herbek Bergmeier, ’86 Jon Bergmeier, ’85 Tom Journey, ’43 Mike McGlade, ’80 Cathy Weir Renk, ’84
2004 Ali Elias, ’93 MAE ’95 Dr. Don Lackey, Staff Tom Ritzdorf, ’78 Rob Wennstedt, ’73 MAE ’74 Amy Anderson Wenstrom ’90
1998 Paul Collison, ’60 Beth Stuart Jurgens, ’87 Tom Kruger, ’79 Ken Vergith, ’78 Jim Zikmund, ’71, MAE ’75 1999 Don Ayres, ’56 LaNell Cox, ’88 Jim Irwin, ’64 Steve Larson, ’73 Phyllis DeBuhr Mazour, ’88 2000 Lane Kinnan, ’81 Bart Kofoed, ’87 Jerry Scott, ’83 Kathy Nelson Swanson, ’85 Charlie Thorell, ’60 2001 Jerry Hueser, Coach ’70-’96 Doug Martin, ’66, MAE ’78 Angie Janicek Reed, ’85 Scot Schug, ’83 Donna Spickelmier-Vallin, ’90 2002 Tom Bales, ’88 Karol McKenzie Nelson, ’79 Jeff Norblade, ’87 Dean Reicks, ’87
2005 Centennial Celebration No awards presented 2006 Steve Altmaier ’77 Ginger Keller Marx ’94 Jerry Stine ’67 MAE ’76 Hylke ‘Hike’ Van der Wal ’62 Bill Windhorst ’78 2007 Wayne Gappa ’66 Ted Mills ’58 Kim Vokolek Peltz ’93 Garry Shubert ’62 Guy Murray, Coach 2008 Ivan Ivanov ’96 Gene Lawhead ’60 Jennifer Warner Ramsey ’97 Brian Nelson ’93 Roger Wachholtz ’78 2009 Jill McCaslin-Timmons ’98 Martin Segovia ’95 Alan Sheffield ’75 Danielle Shum-Stowell ’97 Keith Staehr ’68
Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Al Zikmund Claire Boroff Don Briggs Jon McBride
Rosella Meier Steve Larson Rich Osentowski Dick Beechner
Jim Rundstrom Tom Kropp Jaime Lundgren Peter Yazvec
Steve Altmaier Buck Mahoney Sherry Morrow
Greg Daake Class of 1998, EDS’02 Hometown: York
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reg Daake founded DAAKE Design in 2001. The company has grown to a full-service branding and creative design studio with nine employees. His company has won a variety of Aster, Addy, Healthcare Advertising and numerous other awards in competitions sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America, the American Marketing Association and the Omaha Press Club. Daake was named Volunteer of the Year for his committee work and his fundraising efforts for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center related to its annual golf tournament, Chip in For Kids. Daake was named one of the Midlands Business Journal’s ’40 Under 40’ young entrepreneurs for 2009. Earlier this year, he received the ‘Excellence in Business’ award from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Daake and his wife, Lisa Schwartzkopf ’95 created an endowed scholarship at UNK for the graphic design program.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Athletic Hall of Fame
Darcie Berry
Class of 2000 Hometown: Griswold, IA
Darcie Berry
arcie Berry was a first-team NCAA Division II All-American in 1999 and a four-time first-team all-conference infielder for the UNK softball team during her playing years from 1997 to 2000. She holds the school records for single season (15) and career home runs (48). Berry was chosen the Omaha World-Herald State Female Athlete of the Year in 1999. Berry was named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) All-Century team when that squad was announced in 2009. Berry played on UNK teams that captured the RMAC regular season titles and qualified for the NCAA tournament all four years. The Lopers advanced to the Elite Eight in three of those seasons and was NCAA Division II National Tournament runner-up in 1999. Berry, who graduated summa cum laude, was twice named to the Academic All-American team. Following graduation, Berry played with a USA Select Softball team that toured Europe. She is an underwriter with Wells Fargo Financial Leasing in Des Moines, Iowa.
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1977 Charlie Foster, Coach ’45-’71 1980 Ihling ‘Brick’ Carskadon, ’28 Fred Fulmer, Coach ’22-’34 Doyle Fyfe, ’55 Frank Lydic, ’31 John Marrow, ’37 Pat Panek, ’40 Randy Rasmussen, ’67 Art Stegeman, ’32 Merle Trail, ’32 J. L. ‘Cap’ Williams, ’32 1981 Bill Wolcott, ’32 Ken Cook, ’60 Martin ‘Tuck’ Mason, ’62 1982 Ted James, Coach ’30-’33 L. F. ‘Pop’ Klein, Coach ’35-‘44 Jim Lovell, ’30 Rich Osentowski, ’69 Dr. Mike Shada, ’43 Orlie Watts, ’33 1983 Dick Butolph, ’64 Clyde Cox, ’27 Bill Essert, ’17 Bob Hauver, ’49 Marion Marrow, ’39 Gene Turner (posthumously), ’54 1984 Gene Armstrong, ’58 Jill Garlock, ’71 Paul Larsen, ’39 Al Zikmund, Coach ’55-’71 1985 Paul Blessing, ’42 Dode Graham, ’35 Chelys Mattley Hester, ’41 Max Hester, ’40 Larry Jacobsen, ’60 1986 Carl Cox, ’26 Frank Dusek, ’30 Tom Kropp, ’75 John Makovicka, ’71 Lee Marrow, ’48
1987 Claire Boroff, ’59 Lee Jacobsen, ’68 Bob Korte (posthumously), ’49 Kathy Welter, ’76 1988 Marilyn Dubbs, ’77 Mitch Johnson, ’77 Carl Meyer, ’42 John Parilek, ’39 Bob Whitehouse, ’66 1989 Merlin Bachman, ’56 Loren Killion, ’77 Warren Monnington, ’50 Dr. Randy Nelson, ’72 Dr. Gary Smidt, ’59 1990 Glen Bartunek, ’41 Dennis Dukesherer, ’69 Louis Ellermeier, ’40 Arlo Gard, ’49 J. Michael Sobieszczyk, ’71 1991 Don Briggs, ’51, MAE ’57 Jerry Dunlap, ’63 LeRoy Sprague, ’58 Dr. B. M. Stevenson, Team Physician 1992 Paul Forch, ’58 Merlin Lawrence, ’62 Doug Peterson, ’79 Danis Richards Willet, ’79 1993 Tim Higgins, ’80, MSE ’97 Ron Laux, ’68 Rosella Zimmerman Meier, ’65 Larry Snell, ’60 1994 Dave Burke, ’77 Doug Holtmeier, ’82, MBA ’89 Rebecca Gannon Lehmer, ’80 John Sajevic, ’78 1995 Don Hather, ’64 Les Livingston, Coach 1956-83 Clayton Scott, ’56
Athletic Hall of Fame
Athletic Hall of Fame
Darcie Berry
Class of 2000 Hometown: Griswold, IA
Darcie Berry
arcie Berry was a first-team NCAA Division II All-American in 1999 and a four-time first-team all-conference infielder for the UNK softball team during her playing years from 1997 to 2000. She holds the school records for single season (15) and career home runs (48). Berry was chosen the Omaha World-Herald State Female Athlete of the Year in 1999. Berry was named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) All-Century team when that squad was announced in 2009. Berry played on UNK teams that captured the RMAC regular season titles and qualified for the NCAA tournament all four years. The Lopers advanced to the Elite Eight in three of those seasons and was NCAA Division II National Tournament runner-up in 1999. Berry, who graduated summa cum laude, was twice named to the Academic All-American team. Following graduation, Berry played with a USA Select Softball team that toured Europe. She is an underwriter with Wells Fargo Financial Leasing in Des Moines, Iowa.
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1977 Charlie Foster, Coach ’45-’71 1980 Ihling ‘Brick’ Carskadon, ’28 Fred Fulmer, Coach ’22-’34 Doyle Fyfe, ’55 Frank Lydic, ’31 John Marrow, ’37 Pat Panek, ’40 Randy Rasmussen, ’67 Art Stegeman, ’32 Merle Trail, ’32 J. L. ‘Cap’ Williams, ’32 1981 Bill Wolcott, ’32 Ken Cook, ’60 Martin ‘Tuck’ Mason, ’62 1982 Ted James, Coach ’30-’33 L. F. ‘Pop’ Klein, Coach ’35-‘44 Jim Lovell, ’30 Rich Osentowski, ’69 Dr. Mike Shada, ’43 Orlie Watts, ’33 1983 Dick Butolph, ’64 Clyde Cox, ’27 Bill Essert, ’17 Bob Hauver, ’49 Marion Marrow, ’39 Gene Turner (posthumously), ’54 1984 Gene Armstrong, ’58 Jill Garlock, ’71 Paul Larsen, ’39 Al Zikmund, Coach ’55-’71 1985 Paul Blessing, ’42 Dode Graham, ’35 Chelys Mattley Hester, ’41 Max Hester, ’40 Larry Jacobsen, ’60 1986 Carl Cox, ’26 Frank Dusek, ’30 Tom Kropp, ’75 John Makovicka, ’71 Lee Marrow, ’48
1987 Claire Boroff, ’59 Lee Jacobsen, ’68 Bob Korte (posthumously), ’49 Kathy Welter, ’76 1988 Marilyn Dubbs, ’77 Mitch Johnson, ’77 Carl Meyer, ’42 John Parilek, ’39 Bob Whitehouse, ’66 1989 Merlin Bachman, ’56 Loren Killion, ’77 Warren Monnington, ’50 Dr. Randy Nelson, ’72 Dr. Gary Smidt, ’59 1990 Glen Bartunek, ’41 Dennis Dukesherer, ’69 Louis Ellermeier, ’40 Arlo Gard, ’49 J. Michael Sobieszczyk, ’71 1991 Don Briggs, ’51, MAE ’57 Jerry Dunlap, ’63 LeRoy Sprague, ’58 Dr. B. M. Stevenson, Team Physician 1992 Paul Forch, ’58 Merlin Lawrence, ’62 Doug Peterson, ’79 Danis Richards Willet, ’79 1993 Tim Higgins, ’80, MSE ’97 Ron Laux, ’68 Rosella Zimmerman Meier, ’65 Larry Snell, ’60 1994 Dave Burke, ’77 Doug Holtmeier, ’82, MBA ’89 Rebecca Gannon Lehmer, ’80 John Sajevic, ’78 1995 Don Hather, ’64 Les Livingston, Coach 1956-83 Clayton Scott, ’56
Distinguished Alumni Awards 2002 Curt Coffman, ‘84 Joe Green, ‘75 Dr. Larry Hardesty, ‘69 Dr. Marge Kindvall Harouff, ‘62
2007 Dwayne “Butch” Brown ’69 Kevin Rader ’84 Judy Henggeler Spohr ’63 Dr. Don Unger ’65, MSE ’69
2003 Dr. Kip Anderson, ’90 Jack Garlock, ’76 Joe Higgins, ’64 JoAn Scott, ’86
2008 Tom Carman ’71 Bill Dunn ’73 Dr. Jean Ochsner Lukesh ’85, MAE 90, MSE ’93 Brenda VanLengen ’88
2004 Judge Richard Kopf, ’69 Dr. Larry Peterson, ’79 Karen Wyatt Rhoads, ’81 2005 Centennial Celebration No awards presented 2006 Dr. Norris Haring, ’48 Nancy Montanez Johner, ’94 Dr. Gary Smidt, ’59 Ron Williams ’67
Athletic Hall of Fame
Jon Gustafson Class of 1986 Hometown: Axtell
Jon Gustafson 2009 LaVern Franzen ’67 Thomas Buecker ’73 Ron Larsen ’66 Teresa Kowalski Porter ’80
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on Gustafson was a first team NAIA All-American defensive end football player in 1984. He was honorable mention All-American in 1983. Those two years he also was a first team all conference selection and a member of the Omaha World-Herald AllState College team. As the team’s punter, Gustafson earned all-conference honors in 1983 with an average of 40.2 yards. Gustafson won the Tom French Award in 1981, given by the coaching staff to an outstanding freshman. Gustafson was a graduate assistant coach for the Lopers from 1991 to 1993. After earning his master’s degree, Gustafson was defensive line coach and strength coach at Northwest Missouri from 1993 to 2003 during a time when the Bearcats won two national championships. He is now director of the recreation facility and faculty member at Northwest Missouri. Gustafson has a master of arts in education degree from UNK and a master of physical education degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Distinguished Alumni Awards 2002 Curt Coffman, ‘84 Joe Green, ‘75 Dr. Larry Hardesty, ‘69 Dr. Marge Kindvall Harouff, ‘62
2007 Dwayne “Butch” Brown ’69 Kevin Rader ’84 Judy Henggeler Spohr ’63 Dr. Don Unger ’65, MSE ’69
2003 Dr. Kip Anderson, ’90 Jack Garlock, ’76 Joe Higgins, ’64 JoAn Scott, ’86
2008 Tom Carman ’71 Bill Dunn ’73 Dr. Jean Ochsner Lukesh ’85, MAE 90, MSE ’93 Brenda VanLengen ’88
2004 Judge Richard Kopf, ’69 Dr. Larry Peterson, ’79 Karen Wyatt Rhoads, ’81 2005 Centennial Celebration No awards presented 2006 Dr. Norris Haring, ’48 Nancy Montanez Johner, ’94 Dr. Gary Smidt, ’59 Ron Williams ’67
Athletic Hall of Fame
Jon Gustafson Class of 1986 Hometown: Axtell
Jon Gustafson 2009 LaVern Franzen ’67 Thomas Buecker ’73 Ron Larsen ’66 Teresa Kowalski Porter ’80
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on Gustafson was a first team NAIA All-American defensive end football player in 1984. He was honorable mention All-American in 1983. Those two years he also was a first team all conference selection and a member of the Omaha World-Herald AllState College team. As the team’s punter, Gustafson earned all-conference honors in 1983 with an average of 40.2 yards. Gustafson won the Tom French Award in 1981, given by the coaching staff to an outstanding freshman. Gustafson was a graduate assistant coach for the Lopers from 1991 to 1993. After earning his master’s degree, Gustafson was defensive line coach and strength coach at Northwest Missouri from 1993 to 2003 during a time when the Bearcats won two national championships. He is now director of the recreation facility and faculty member at Northwest Missouri. Gustafson has a master of arts in education degree from UNK and a master of physical education degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Meg Gross Minton Class of 1979 Hometown: Omaha
Meg Gross Minton
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eg Gross Minton was an outstanding tennis player and pioneer on the first Loper tennis teams from 1976 to 1979. With the help of coach Jane Moorehouse, interested women petitioned to have the sport added and Moorehouse agreed to coach. Minton played No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles all four years. She was the first woman to qualify and compete in four post season regional tennis tournaments. As a freshman in UNK’s first season of women’s tennis, she qualified for the AIAW post season play in both singles and doubles with doubles partner Chris Peterson. After graduating magna cum laude, Minton became a certified U. S. Professional Tennis Association teacher for 13 years in Hawaii. She was named Kauai Woman of the Year in Sports in 1988 for her work with junior tennis. After moving to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she has continued teaching tennis and has served as director of the Eau Claire YMCA Indoor Sports Center. Minton is a graduate of Omaha Marian High School.
1980 Dr. Ewald Ehly, ’58 Dr. Milton Hassel, ’41 Richard Mengler, ’33 Mary Elaine House, ’40 Rae Weimer, ’26 1981 Pete Kotsiopulos, ’70 Dr. Clarence Lindahl, ’27 Dr. Jim Nielsen, ’50 1982 Bill Milldyke, ’58 John Mitchell, ’47 Clayton Morey, ’40 Edross (Kay) Robinson, ’31 1983 Mildred Hansen, ’28 John Marrow, ’40 Wayne Smithey, ’44 Dr. Don Welch, ’54 1984 Stan Miller, ’66 John Payne, ’62 Marilyn Peterson, ’55 Bob Phares, ’62 1985 Homer McConnell, ’27 Wayne McKinney, ’48 Dr. Ward Newcomb, ’44 Burnell Saum, ’50 1986 Leland Holdt, ’71 Dr. Elizabeth McMahan, ’43 Jim Morey, ’66 Dr. Leonard Skov, ’56 Dr. Herbert Welte, ’24
1987 Dr. Carlisle Anderson, ’36 Bill Beavers, ’58 Thelma Lang, ’59 Dr. Clifford Trump, ’59 1988 Dr. Gary Haller, ’62 Dr. Jim Hansen, ’58 Larry Ludden, ’46 Scott Nelson, ’71 1989 Dr. Neal Dunning, ’44 Larry Hall, ’64 Dr. Charles Lindly, ’52 DiAnna Schimek, ’63 1990 Dr. Halvor Christensen, ’35 Dr. Louis Kenney, ’39 Celann LaGreca, ’79 Dr. Joe Lutjeharms, ’58 1991 James Barton, ’38 Dr. Lynn Casey, ’65 Dr. Helen Stauffer, ’64 Dr. Dick Triplett, ’56 1992 Betty Kort, ’64 Dr. Daniel Lydiatt, ’73 Norman Otto, ’49 Jaunetta Strohmyer, ’66
1995 Ronald Crampton, ’63 Dr. Elisabeth Wright Erling, ’42 Dr. Daniel Mowrey, ’73 Dr. Larry Peterson, ’58 1996 Merle Hinrichs, ’64 Bettelee Frahm Lewis, ’47 Mark Lundeen, ’81 Dr. Paul Paulman, ’74 1997 George Beattie, ’69 Dr. Tom Green, ’77 Joyce Bryan Strout, ’70 Dr. Gary Thomas, ’55 1998 Dr. Tyler Martin, ’81 Dr. Verla Worthing Robbins, ’43 Dr. Mike Shada, ’43 Jacklyn Brunke Smith, ’72 1999 Dr. Dianne Gabrukiewicz Bystrom, ‘75 Dayle Fitzke, ‘51 Judge Karen Lueck Hunt, ‘61 Dr. Robert Kupper, ‘73
1993 Karen Kilgarin, ’79 Duane Obermier, ‘65 Dr. Kenneth Schroer, ’69 E. K. Yanney, ’49
2000 Ron ‘Gus’ Gustafson, ‘88 Jerry Kriha, ‘59 Marilyn Prososki McGahan, ‘65, MAE ‘77 Paul Younes, ‘75
1994 Jim Griess, ’63, MSE’68 Lucile Wiley Ring, ’44 Dr. Warren Treptow, ’75 Barc Wade, ’48
2001 Joyce Focken Blackwell, ‘79 Lori Goa McClurg, Class ‘82 Dennis Nelson, ‘73 Larry Schulte, ‘70, MA ‘78
Athletic Hall of Fame
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Meg Gross Minton Class of 1979 Hometown: Omaha
Meg Gross Minton
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eg Gross Minton was an outstanding tennis player and pioneer on the first Loper tennis teams from 1976 to 1979. With the help of coach Jane Moorehouse, interested women petitioned to have the sport added and Moorehouse agreed to coach. Minton played No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles all four years. She was the first woman to qualify and compete in four post season regional tennis tournaments. As a freshman in UNK’s first season of women’s tennis, she qualified for the AIAW post season play in both singles and doubles with doubles partner Chris Peterson. After graduating magna cum laude, Minton became a certified U. S. Professional Tennis Association teacher for 13 years in Hawaii. She was named Kauai Woman of the Year in Sports in 1988 for her work with junior tennis. After moving to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she has continued teaching tennis and has served as director of the Eau Claire YMCA Indoor Sports Center. Minton is a graduate of Omaha Marian High School.
1980 Dr. Ewald Ehly, ’58 Dr. Milton Hassel, ’41 Richard Mengler, ’33 Mary Elaine House, ’40 Rae Weimer, ’26 1981 Pete Kotsiopulos, ’70 Dr. Clarence Lindahl, ’27 Dr. Jim Nielsen, ’50 1982 Bill Milldyke, ’58 John Mitchell, ’47 Clayton Morey, ’40 Edross (Kay) Robinson, ’31 1983 Mildred Hansen, ’28 John Marrow, ’40 Wayne Smithey, ’44 Dr. Don Welch, ’54 1984 Stan Miller, ’66 John Payne, ’62 Marilyn Peterson, ’55 Bob Phares, ’62 1985 Homer McConnell, ’27 Wayne McKinney, ’48 Dr. Ward Newcomb, ’44 Burnell Saum, ’50 1986 Leland Holdt, ’71 Dr. Elizabeth McMahan, ’43 Jim Morey, ’66 Dr. Leonard Skov, ’56 Dr. Herbert Welte, ’24
1987 Dr. Carlisle Anderson, ’36 Bill Beavers, ’58 Thelma Lang, ’59 Dr. Clifford Trump, ’59 1988 Dr. Gary Haller, ’62 Dr. Jim Hansen, ’58 Larry Ludden, ’46 Scott Nelson, ’71 1989 Dr. Neal Dunning, ’44 Larry Hall, ’64 Dr. Charles Lindly, ’52 DiAnna Schimek, ’63 1990 Dr. Halvor Christensen, ’35 Dr. Louis Kenney, ’39 Celann LaGreca, ’79 Dr. Joe Lutjeharms, ’58 1991 James Barton, ’38 Dr. Lynn Casey, ’65 Dr. Helen Stauffer, ’64 Dr. Dick Triplett, ’56 1992 Betty Kort, ’64 Dr. Daniel Lydiatt, ’73 Norman Otto, ’49 Jaunetta Strohmyer, ’66
1995 Ronald Crampton, ’63 Dr. Elisabeth Wright Erling, ’42 Dr. Daniel Mowrey, ’73 Dr. Larry Peterson, ’58 1996 Merle Hinrichs, ’64 Bettelee Frahm Lewis, ’47 Mark Lundeen, ’81 Dr. Paul Paulman, ’74 1997 George Beattie, ’69 Dr. Tom Green, ’77 Joyce Bryan Strout, ’70 Dr. Gary Thomas, ’55 1998 Dr. Tyler Martin, ’81 Dr. Verla Worthing Robbins, ’43 Dr. Mike Shada, ’43 Jacklyn Brunke Smith, ’72 1999 Dr. Dianne Gabrukiewicz Bystrom, ‘75 Dayle Fitzke, ‘51 Judge Karen Lueck Hunt, ‘61 Dr. Robert Kupper, ‘73
1993 Karen Kilgarin, ’79 Duane Obermier, ‘65 Dr. Kenneth Schroer, ’69 E. K. Yanney, ’49
2000 Ron ‘Gus’ Gustafson, ‘88 Jerry Kriha, ‘59 Marilyn Prososki McGahan, ‘65, MAE ‘77 Paul Younes, ‘75
1994 Jim Griess, ’63, MSE’68 Lucile Wiley Ring, ’44 Dr. Warren Treptow, ’75 Barc Wade, ’48
2001 Joyce Focken Blackwell, ‘79 Lori Goa McClurg, Class ‘82 Dennis Nelson, ‘73 Larry Schulte, ‘70, MA ‘78
Jim Rundstrom Distinguished Alumni Service Awards 1982 Jim Rundstrom, ’64
1996 Dick Hock, ’48
1983 Earl Rademacher, ’54
1997 Ethel Rother, ’73
1984 Don Briggs, ’51 MAE ’57
1998 Dottie Holcomb Lowe
1985 Barry Sherman, ’64
1999 Jim Van Marter, ’53
1986 Connie Shivers Hatcher, ’69
2000 Jennie Silas Gutierrez ’73, MAE ’81 Dale Kastens, ’64
1987 Dr. Ora Lindau, ’41 1988 Dallas Sinnen, ’56 1989 Ron Landstrom, ’53 1990 Maureen Neary Miller, ’74 1991 Dale Falter, ’59 Joan Christ Falter, ‘59 1992 Joe Davenport, ’53 1993 Lori Lienhart Waters, ’74 1994 Al Lybarger, ’57 Addie Lewis Lybarger, ’55 1995 Jean Nama, ’53 June Nama Murty, ’55
2001 Jim Armagost, ’65, MAE ’67 Betty Jo Gillespie Armagost, ’67 2002 Janell Godberson Beveridge, ’79 2003 Paul Wagner, ’58 2004 Roger Jones, ’65 2005 Centennial Celebration 2006 Sue Batie, ’73 2007 Jeff Stelling, ’93 2008 Kathy Horvath, ’67 Dallas & Cheryl Wymore, ’74 2009 John E. Clinch, ’62
Athletic Hall of Fame
Dick Beechner Class of 1956 Hometown: Lincoln
Dick Beechner
ick Beechner was UNK athletic director from 1987 to 1996 and was golf coach from 1996 to 2009. During his nine years as athletic director, Beechner guided the university in its transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II, began major fund raising activities, oversaw the construction of the Health and Sports Center, facilitated the entry into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and brought two NCAA national championship events – cross country and wrestling – to Kearney. Beechner served as golf coach for 13 years, a time that was the most successful in the program’s history. The Lopers won three RMAC titles, made seven NCAA Super Regional appearances and hosted one Super Regional. He was a member Division II Golf National Committee and was committee chair in 2008. One of his golf innovations, the Loper Cup, pits alumni and the golf team against each other in a Ryder Cup format. That annual event was renamed the Beechner Cup after he retired. Beechner has also served as executive director of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation from 2003 to 2010 and is treasurer of the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame. He has also been a key member of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce sports and recreation committee for more than 20 years. For his work he received the Kearney Hub Freedom Award in 2009. Dick Beechner is a graduate of Lincoln High School. He has a bachelor of arts and a master of science degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
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Jim Rundstrom Distinguished Alumni Service Awards 1982 Jim Rundstrom, ’64
1996 Dick Hock, ’48
1983 Earl Rademacher, ’54
1997 Ethel Rother, ’73
1984 Don Briggs, ’51 MAE ’57
1998 Dottie Holcomb Lowe
1985 Barry Sherman, ’64
1999 Jim Van Marter, ’53
1986 Connie Shivers Hatcher, ’69
2000 Jennie Silas Gutierrez ’73, MAE ’81 Dale Kastens, ’64
1987 Dr. Ora Lindau, ’41 1988 Dallas Sinnen, ’56 1989 Ron Landstrom, ’53 1990 Maureen Neary Miller, ’74 1991 Dale Falter, ’59 Joan Christ Falter, ‘59 1992 Joe Davenport, ’53 1993 Lori Lienhart Waters, ’74 1994 Al Lybarger, ’57 Addie Lewis Lybarger, ’55 1995 Jean Nama, ’53 June Nama Murty, ’55
2001 Jim Armagost, ’65, MAE ’67 Betty Jo Gillespie Armagost, ’67 2002 Janell Godberson Beveridge, ’79 2003 Paul Wagner, ’58 2004 Roger Jones, ’65 2005 Centennial Celebration 2006 Sue Batie, ’73 2007 Jeff Stelling, ’93 2008 Kathy Horvath, ’67 Dallas & Cheryl Wymore, ’74 2009 John E. Clinch, ’62
Athletic Hall of Fame
Dick Beechner Class of 1956 Hometown: Lincoln
Dick Beechner
ick Beechner was UNK athletic director from 1987 to 1996 and was golf coach from 1996 to 2009. During his nine years as athletic director, Beechner guided the university in its transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II, began major fund raising activities, oversaw the construction of the Health and Sports Center, facilitated the entry into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and brought two NCAA national championship events – cross country and wrestling – to Kearney. Beechner served as golf coach for 13 years, a time that was the most successful in the program’s history. The Lopers won three RMAC titles, made seven NCAA Super Regional appearances and hosted one Super Regional. He was a member Division II Golf National Committee and was committee chair in 2008. One of his golf innovations, the Loper Cup, pits alumni and the golf team against each other in a Ryder Cup format. That annual event was renamed the Beechner Cup after he retired. Beechner has also served as executive director of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation from 2003 to 2010 and is treasurer of the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame. He has also been a key member of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce sports and recreation committee for more than 20 years. For his work he received the Kearney Hub Freedom Award in 2009. Dick Beechner is a graduate of Lincoln High School. He has a bachelor of arts and a master of science degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
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Athletic Hall of Fame
Special Guest Shawn King, Class of 1993 Gary Thomas Distinguished Music Award
Jack Ramey
Class of 1979 Hometown: Linton, ND
Jack Ramey
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ack Ramey took over coaching wrestling in 1969 and with the exception of 1972, coached for the next 17 years. His 1980 team was 13th in the NAIA and his 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 teams were NAIA District 11 champions. His career record was 107-43-1. Ramey coached 22 All-Americans, two of whom were undefeated during the regular season – Rod Gilliland and Dean Reicks. He had national place winners in all 17 years he was head coach. After stepping down as head coach, he continued to serve as an assistant coach until 1993. He retired from UNK in 1998. During his coaching career at UNK, Ramey also served as an assistant football coach. Selected by the wrestling coaches, Ramey was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1987. Ramey is a graduate of Linton High School and Valley City State University in North Dakota. He has a master of science degree and educational specialist degree from UNK.
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hawn King has been with Yandas for over 15 years. He has a B.S. Degree in Music Business from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Shawn plays Bass and Guitar on a worship team for New Life Assembly. Shawn has extensive experience and training in Portable and Installed Audio and Video systems.
Shawn King
Dori Hunt, M.D., Class of 1993 Don Fox Lecturer
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r. Dori Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1993 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. Dr. Hunt went on to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha from 1993 to 1997. In May 1997, she graduated first in her medical school class. Dr. Hunt then pursued an internal medicine internship and dermatology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her final year of residency, she acted as Dermatology Chief Resident. Upon completion of residency in July 2001, Dr. Hunt pursued a career in private practice dermatology. She practiced at the North Carolina Center for Dermatology in Durham, North Carolina for two years. In April 2003, Dr. Hunt joined her current practice, Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology. She works full time in the Hickory office seeing patients of all ages and performing general and Dr. Dori Hunt cosmetic dermatology procedures.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Special Guest Shawn King, Class of 1993 Gary Thomas Distinguished Music Award
Jack Ramey
Class of 1979 Hometown: Linton, ND
Jack Ramey
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ack Ramey took over coaching wrestling in 1969 and with the exception of 1972, coached for the next 17 years. His 1980 team was 13th in the NAIA and his 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 teams were NAIA District 11 champions. His career record was 107-43-1. Ramey coached 22 All-Americans, two of whom were undefeated during the regular season – Rod Gilliland and Dean Reicks. He had national place winners in all 17 years he was head coach. After stepping down as head coach, he continued to serve as an assistant coach until 1993. He retired from UNK in 1998. During his coaching career at UNK, Ramey also served as an assistant football coach. Selected by the wrestling coaches, Ramey was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1987. Ramey is a graduate of Linton High School and Valley City State University in North Dakota. He has a master of science degree and educational specialist degree from UNK.
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hawn King has been with Yandas for over 15 years. He has a B.S. Degree in Music Business from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Shawn plays Bass and Guitar on a worship team for New Life Assembly. Shawn has extensive experience and training in Portable and Installed Audio and Video systems.
Shawn King
Dori Hunt, M.D., Class of 1993 Don Fox Lecturer
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r. Dori Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1993 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. Dr. Hunt went on to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha from 1993 to 1997. In May 1997, she graduated first in her medical school class. Dr. Hunt then pursued an internal medicine internship and dermatology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her final year of residency, she acted as Dermatology Chief Resident. Upon completion of residency in July 2001, Dr. Hunt pursued a career in private practice dermatology. She practiced at the North Carolina Center for Dermatology in Durham, North Carolina for two years. In April 2003, Dr. Hunt joined her current practice, Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology. She works full time in the Hickory office seeing patients of all ages and performing general and Dr. Dori Hunt cosmetic dermatology procedures.