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In partnership with you! 2012
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ACCEPTING A CHALLENGE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CENTER SINCE 1980 The center makes every effort to keep up with the latest technology and to use all of our funds with the utmost care. In keeping with that policy, you will read Accepting A Challenge 2012 online only. During the preparation of this publication, we have made every effort to ensure its accuracy and completeness. If you find any errors or omissions, we apologize, and ask that you call them to our attention. Thank you!
TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE DIRECTOR.................................1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Vision, Mission & Goals..............................2 Program Overview......................................2 Research, Education & Outreach..................3 CONQUEST 2013......................................4-5 RESEARCH FACULTY...................................6 New Affiliated Researchers...........................7 RESEARCH FUNDING Innovative Research Awards....................8-10 Seminar Co-sponsorship.............................10 Equipment Awards...............................11-12 Faculty Travel Fellowship...........................12 EDUCATION PROGRAMS Undergraduate Students Cancer Research Awards.......................13-14 Orientation for CRAs................................15 CRA Banquet Highlights.............................15 June Hull Sherrid Scholarships ..............16-17 Student Partners: K-State Cancer Fighters.........17 Graduate Students Summer Stipends......................................18 Travel Fellowships.....................................19
Alpha Kappa Psi BBQ................................29 Pink Night, Independence HS.....................29 Power of Pink, NZone...............................29 Blueville Nursery.......................................29 Tallgrass Brewing Co..................................29 G. Thomas Jewelers..................................29 USB BWA City Bowling League..................29 Cats for a Cure, K-State.............................30 New Beginnings Salon................................30 Manhattan Breakfast Optimists....................30 Manhattan Country Club Ladies Golf Assoc.... 30 Fredonia HS.............................................30 Smoky Valley Chiropractic.........................30 Bunko for a Cure......................................30 C BAR H Do It Center..............................30 Sub Deb Sorority......................................30 'Pig Out' honors Shirley Olson....................31 Mason's Wish...........................................31
SPECIAL EVENTS K-State Women's Volleyball Team..............32 MOvember..............................................32 Learn & Serve, HandsOn K-State................32 CANCER CENTER STAFF............................33 ENDOWED FUNDS................................34-35
OUTREACH Presentations, Tours, Community Events......20 Pink Power Luncheon............................... 21 Bascom Lecture: Yvonne Reid, PhD.............22
A TRIBUTE In Honor.................................................36 In Celebration..........................................37 In Memory.........................................37-42
ON BEHALF OF THE CENTER Coach Bill Snyder & Sunny 102.5fm...........23 15th Rob Regier Golf Tournament..........24-25 Tough Enough To Wear Pink: KVRA......26-27 Tour de Ted............................................28 K-State Fabulous Feud...............................28 Citizens National Bank Bowling Classic..........28 'Pink Out', Ladies Basketball MHS..............28
CONTRIBUTORS Individuals..........................................43-68 Matching Contributions.............................69 Businesses & Organizations....................69-71 BECOMING A PARTNER............................73 ADVISORY COUNCIL.................. inside back cover
FRONT COVER: Dr. Masaaki Tamura and colleagues have
constructed nanoparticles to specifically direct genes to lung tumors. This section of a lung tumor shows that the nanoparticles have been successfully localized there, and other evidence indicates that the tumors shrink. This image featured on the cover of the prestigious journal Cancer Research, April 15, 2012. (cancerres. aacrjournals.org/content/72/8.toc).
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Editor & Design: Janis Clare Galitzer Photography: Marcia Locke Contributors: Rob Denell, Jean Bridges, Betty Book, Marcia Locke
From the Director Dear Friends, Welcome to Accepting a Challenge, the annual report from the K-State Johnson Cancer Research Center. This magazine provides a summary of faculty and student research activities and awards, fundraising events, outreach activities, and memorials. You can read even more about the center in the second annual Conquest magazine, which highlights the year’s biggest stories! It is available in hard copy and also online. 2012 has been another highly productive year. We now have more than 80 affiliated faculty researchers in 17 departments of five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Engineering and Human Ecology. The diversity of their approaches to furthering our understanding of cancer and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment is apparent on pages 8-12, where you can read about the projects we supported with our Innovative Research and Equipment Awards. The use of stem cells from the umbilical cord matrix is one the most exciting areas of investigation. These cells are easily isolated from the umbilical cord after a normal birth and offer great potential for cancer diagnosis and treatment. In some cancers, it is necessary to destroy a patient’s bone marrow and replace it with marrow transplanted from another individual. This treatment can result in graph-versus-host disease, in which the new cells begin to attack the patient. Dr. Mark Weiss, in the Dept. of Anatomy & Physiology, in Veterinary Medicine, has evidence that adding matrix stem cells to the transplanted bone marrow may alleviate this problem. He is working to expand this research into more extensive human trials. Dr. Deryl Troyer, also in Anatomy & Physiology, is working with Dr. Stefan Bossmann of the Dept. of Chemistry, in Arts & Sciences, to use the stem cells to target therapeutic agents to cancer to avoid otherwise devastating side effects. They also are using nanotechnology to generate new methods of diagnosis and treatment. One new approach recently received national attention. Many cancers result in the presence of specific enzymes, called proteases, in tissues and the blood. These researchers have constructed extremely small nanoplatforms in which iron oxide molecules are attached with a protein linker to an inactive fluorescent dye. When a cancer-associated protease is present, it breaks the bridge between these components. The dye is then able to measurably fluoresce when illuminated by light or a laser. There is a different nanoplatform to detect each of a number of cancer-associated proteases. This approach offers the promise of detecting various kinds of cancers at an earlier, more treatable stage, and may be rapid enough for the recognition of cancerous tissue even during surgery. Our support of cancer research by K-State faculty and students depends on gifts from people, like you, who appreciate the importance of fighting these terrible diseases. Unlike other cancer philanthropies, we are able to direct 100% of your gifts for cancer research and education, and use none for administrative salaries or expenses. On pages 23-31 you will see stories about many friends of the center who held fundraising events in 2012. The second half of the magazine recognizes our supporters and the people they honored this year. As always, we would be delighted to host visitors who wish to learn more about this center and the cancer research underway at K-State. And we thank all our supporters who make our programs possible. Sincerely,
Rob Denell University Distinguished Professor of Biology and Director, Johnson Cancer Research Center
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Statement of Purpose Each year cancer researchers at Kansas State University leverage your support to develop millions of dollars of extramural funding from federal and private resources. As the university works towards its goal to become recognized as a top 50 public research institution, the center serves as a model of interdisciplinary research, encouraging the sharing of information, equipment, expertise, and demonstrating the power of joint efforts.
VISION:
The Kansas State University Johnson Cancer Research Center will take a leading role in conquering cancers in our time.
MISSION: Further the understanding of cancers by funding cancer research and supporting higher education, training and public outreach.
GOALS:
Improve cancer-related research and education. Provide scholarships and fellowships. Enrich the student experience. Educate citizens about cancer and cancer research.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The center has a variety of awards programs for researchers and students to help them solve cancer questions and search for new ways to approach these diseases. The funds for the awards are provided by people who have either created endowed funds or who send donations to the center. The center has two awards cycles per year. Researchers apply for awards through a competitive process and applicants are given feedback from the review committee. The center is proud to report that 100% of funds that are donated annually for cancer research are used to support these programs, and not for administrative costs. In addition to funding research and training, the center has a variety of public education and outreach programs to inform the public about cancer, tell the story of cancer research at K-State and provide support for people dealing with these diseases.
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RESEARCH ASSISTANCE FOR FACULTY 1. INNOVATIVE RESEARCH GRANTS for new faculty establishing their research, and veteran faculty exploring new frontiers 2.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT for purchasing new equipment to remain competitive
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CANCER RESEARCH MENTORS training undergraduate cancer researchers
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FACULTY TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS for collaboration and training on new research techniques
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ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHIP funds for K-State departments to recruit cancer scientists
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 1.
CANCER RESEARCH AWARDS for undergraduate laboratory research
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JUNE HULL SHERRID SCHOLARSHIPS for undergraduate students from Kansas high schools, with career interests in human health
GRADUATE STUDENTS 1.
SUMMER STIPENDS for original research
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TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS to attend and present research at professional meetings
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HEART RESEARCH AWARDS for heart research (in alternate years)
OUTREACH TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT CANCER & K-STATE CANCER RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1.
PRESENTATIONS about cancer, risk reduction and research
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COLLABORATIONS with community groups, to inform about cancer, and address local cancer issues
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES raise awareness about cancer and cancer research at K-State
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OUTREACH FACILITY for visitors to do internet research
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PUBLICATIONS: About the center: CONQUEST: annual magazine highlights K-State cancer research and center programs ACCEPTING A CHALLENGE: the annual report about center awards, programs and activities (available online only)
Educational materials: A DAY WITH DR. WADDLE children's activity book teaches about research, cancer, and good health habits (also in Spanish) WHEN A FRIEND HAS CANCER booklet offers ideas for giving practical help and emotional support to loved ones facing cancer
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Conquest 2013 The second annual Conquest features center highlights for the year. Here is a preview of this year's stories.
RESEARCH OPENING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION COULD HELP TREAT CANCER
RESEARCHER FIGHTS CANCER THROUGH FOOD & EXERCISE
Dr. Annelise Nguyen studies how cancer cells communicate with each other and how to enhance their receptiveness to drug treatments. Her breast cancer research has led to the discovery and patent of a drug that eliminates breast cancer cells.
Dr. George Wang, who typically eats only a couple pieces of fruit for lunch, studies how nutrition and exercise can play a role in preventing cancer.
The goal of improving cell communication is to improve the passage of chemotherapeutic drugs from one cell to the next, which would decrease drug dosage levels and make patients less resistant to drugs.
His research is decoding the molecular mechanisms behind weight control and the chemical compounds in fruits and vegetables. Wang has investigated a purple sweet potato created at the university and found that it was filled with anthocyanin, a pigment associated with reduced risk of cancer.
MORE ADVANCES FROM DRS. BOSSMANN & TROYER Their cancer detection blood test that we reported on last year is experiencing great success. It has been proven to be able to non-invasively detect very early stages of breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer in less than an hour. It’s being investigated for its potential to detect pancreatic cancer. This blood test could eventually be used as part of wellness exams or to confirm whether chemotherapy is working. BASCOM MEMORIAL LECTURE: A LEGACY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION The lecture series honors George S. Bascom, a local physician, poet and leader in the formation of the cancer research center. Bascom felt it was important to inform researchers, physicians and the public about challenges faced in clinical medicine as well as in research. When he died of cancer in 1993, family and friends established the fund for this lecture series in his honor.
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The 2012 lecture was held in association with the university's common book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, about a woman whose cells were used for research without her knowledge. Presenter Yvonne Reid, PhD, a cell culture expert, said she was pleased to contribute to the university-wide discussion of this important subject and hoped her lecture showed the human aspects of the issue. (2012 Bascom Lecture, Accepting a Challenge, pg. 22)
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Angela Grommet is K-State's 68th Goldwater Scholar. When she became involved in undergraduate research she was working on her goal to get this prestigious award. But today, having achieved that goal, her newfound love of research motivates her to find continued success. Research is tough and not always fun," she said. But I love problems that no one else deals with and finding an answer...I would tell myself as a freshman that through hard work and many hours, you can do pretty much anything.
SUPPORT THE KLINGLER FAMILY IS TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK For the Klingler family, rodeo has long been a favorite family pastime. But supporting cancer research is one of their highest priorities. As a physician and surgeon, Gene saw many cancer patients, and so does his daughter, Becky, a pediatrician. But the strongest impact on the family was the loss of 4-year-old Eugene "Burt" Klingler to brain cancer. The Klinglers' loss was a major factor in their desire to aid cancer research and work with the Tough Enough to Wear Pink committee. However, they say that it is the enthusiasm and community atmosphere associated with the event that is their inspiration. (2012 TETWP, Accepting a Challenge, pgs. 26-27)
MIKE & ELAINE JACOBSON The Jacobsons are copresidents of the center's Advisory Council this year, and they are distinguished skin cancer researchers. Their three biotechnology companies create products based on their research enterprises. Mike is currently the founding dean of the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy in Ft. Worth. Elaine recently retired from academia but remains active in their companies. She was one of K-State's first undergraduate biochemistry majors and graduates. She worked in a lab that Mike joined as a doctoral student. Both of them earned doctorates in biochemistry from Kansas State. Since then, they have worked at leading universities across the U.S.
To read the full stories, contact the center for your copy of Conquest 2013 or view it online at www.cancer.ksu.edu/about/256/ Accepting A Challenge 2012
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Research Faculty The cancer research center has more than 80 research teams in 17 departments of five colleges and the School of Leadership Studies. This includes 11 distinguished professors*, 2 endowed chairs** and 7 NEW AFFILIATES. Our multidisciplinary research faculty contributes a wide range of knowledge and talents to our fight against cancer.
AGRICULTURE
ARTS & SCIENCES
GRAIN SCIENCE & INDUSTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY
1. Jianhan Chen 2. Yasuaki Hiromasa 1. Ron Madl 3. * Michael Kanost 2. *Susan X. Sun 4. * Subbarat Muthukrishnan HORTICULTURE: Sunghun Park 5. Om Prakash 6. Gerald Reeck PLANT PATHOLOGY 7. * Thomas Roche 1. Dorith Rotenberg 8. John Tomich 2. Richard Todd 9. Qize Wei 3. Anna Whitfield 10. Anna Zolkiewska 11. Michal Zolkiewski
VETERINARY MEDICINE
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
1. ANTJE ANJI 2. * Frank Blecha 3. Peying Fong 4. Fernando Pierucci-Alves 5. Bruce D. Schultz 6. Masaaki Tamura 7. Deryl Troyer 8. Lei Wang 9. * Philine Wangemann 10. Mark Weiss
CLINICAL SCIENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Laura Armbrust Ronette Gehring Mary Lynn Higginbotham Dudley McCaw Thomas Schermerhorn
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE/ PATHOBIOLOGY 1. Roman Ganta 2. Annelise Nguyen
BIOLOGY
1. Katsura Asano 2. Alexander Beeser 3. * Susan Brown 4. S. Keith Chapes 5. Rollie Clem 6. * Gary Conrad** 7. * Walter Dodds 8. Sherry Fleming 9. Revathi Govind 10. Lynn Hancock 11. Michael Herman 12. Stella Lee 13. Kristin Michel 14. Beth Montelone 15. BRAD OLSON 16. Lorena Passarelli 17. Jean-Pierre Perchellet 18. Jeroen Roelofs 19. Stefan Rothenburg 20. Kathrin Schrick 21. LOUBNA TAZI 22. GOVINDSAMY VEDIYAPPAN 23. *Ruth Welti
GEOGRAPHY: Max Lu KINESIOLOGY: Katie Heinrich
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PHYSICS
1. BRETT FLANDERS 2. JEREMY SCHMIT 3. Robert Szoszkiewicz
PSYCHOLOGY: Matt Palmatier CHEMISTRY
1. Christer Aakerรถy 2. Stefan Bossmann 3. Viktor Chikan 4. Christopher Culbertson 5. Daniel Higgins 6. * Duy Hua 7. Takashi Ito 8. Ryszard Jankowiak 9. Olga Koper 10. Jun Li 11. Ping Li 12. Sundeep Rayat
ENGINEERING CHEMICAL
1. Vikas Berry** 2. John Schlup
ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER: PUNIT PRAKASH EXTENSION: Bruce Snead
HUMAN ECOLOGY HUMAN NUTRITION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Mark Haub Dingbo Lin Brian Lindshield Tonatiuh Melgarejo George Wang
SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES: John Carlin
New affiliated researchers Veterinary Medicine
Engineering Antje Anji, Anatomy & Physiology, studies regulation of the NMDA (a synthetic amino acid) receptor gene and its significance to cancer.
Punit Prakash, Electrical & Computer Engineering, studies energy-based devices like radio frequency, microwaves, ultrasound, and treatment delivery strategies for minimally invasive thermal therapy of cancer.
Arts & Sciences Loubna Tazi, Biology, studies HIV evolution and host gene response to disease.
Brad Olson, Biology, studies the evolution of multicellular eukaryotes—clues for detection of cancer and future cures.
Govindsamy Vediyappan, Biology, studies the development of disease from a fungus, Candida albicans, and multidrug resistance (MDR) efflux pumps in bacteria.
Jeremy Schmit, Physics, studies formulation strategies for protein-based drugs.
Bret Flanders, Physics, studies the use of nanoscale fiber to sample tumors and cancer cells.
The center is taking a leading role in K-State's effort to be recognized as a top 50 public research university by the year 2025.
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Research Funding Innovative Research Awards In order to be competitive for significant funding from national agencies and private foundations, researchers must demonstrate the potential of their proposed studies. The center provides funds for projects by researchers pursuing innovative areas of study. In 2012, grant requests equaled $400,851 and the center was able to provide $201,400.
VETERINARY MEDICINE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY ANTJE ANJI Project: Do epigenetic changes in the promoter region of GluN2B gene contribute to the development of esophageal cancer following chronic ethanol exposure? GATA transcription factors are important regulators in the development of many cancer diseases. This project will determine the genome wide DNA binding sites and transcriptional targets of a GATA factor family, to understand mechanisms regulating its activity. $12,000
DERYL TROYER Project: Development of a large animal model for human cancer. Ninety percent of all drugs that look promising when they have been tested in rodents never make it to human therapy. This research group is developing an animal model for human cancers. This new breed of pig is very physiologically and anatomically similar to humans and could greatly speed the translation of preclinical research to treatment of human cancer. $20,000
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PEYING FONG Project: SMCT1 regulation in mammalian tumor suppression. SMCT1 is a tumor suppressor which also acts as a membrane transporter. How the transport function suppresses the growth of tumors is poorly understood. This project will provide necessary groundwork for clarifying specifically how SMCT1 acts to suppress tumor growth. $13,300
FERNANDO PIERUCCI-ALVES Project: TGF-beta signaling in epithelia of the male excurrent system. The purpose of this study is to provide solid evidence for signaling by a growth factor that may contribute to disease in portions of the male reproductive tract. By identifying the basic components of signaling by this growth factor in epithelial cells, this project could establish distinct targets for intervention to manage disease and male infertility in these locations, potentially affecting virtually everyone in our society. $20,000
ARTS & SCIENCES BIOLOGY KATSURA ASANO Project: 5MP-ATF4 pathway as a novel metabolic target for Sarcoma therapy. The gene coding for this protein is present in extrra copies in subtypes of cancerous growths characterized by the mutation of a major tumor suppressor. These researchers are testing the hypothesis that this pathway is a novel metabolic target responsible for the survival of these cancers. $12,100 SUSAN BROWN Project: Live imaging of nuclear movement in normal and Wnt mutant embryos. The Wnt signaling pathway is a network of proteins that passes signals from receptors on the surface of the cell to DNA expression in the nucleus. It controls cell-cell communication. This project will optimize live-imaging techniques to study the effects of altered signaling activity. Understanding this function provides insights into misregulation leading to cancer and possible treatments. $24,000 BRAD OLSON Project: Clues to the origin of cancer: Implication of the retinoblastoma tumor suppressor pathway in the evolution of colonial multicellularity in a novel eukaryotic multicellular model system, the volvcine algae The purpose of this project is to determine the primary causes of the development of cancer. Then cancer can be better detected before tumors are visible and contribute to future therapeutic targets in the retinoblastoma tumor suppressor pathway. $25,000
MICHAEL HERMAN Project: Identification and characterization of genes affecting C.elegans susceptibility to the nosocomial pathogen S.Maltophilia. C.elegans is an important model system for understanding innate immune responses. The human pathogen, S.maltophilia, causes fatal infections in immunocompromised individuals, including cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This team will identify genes involved in susceptibility to it. These experiments will help understand the maintenance of genetic variation of disease susceptibility in humans, including those involved in cancer progression. $16,500 RUTH WELTI & SHERRY FLEMING Project: Lipid changes in inflammation. This project will develop capability to produce lipid arrays that display levels of bioactive lipids occurring during inflammation that can lead to cancer. These lipid arrays can be used as tools in research, including identification of cancer biomarkers. $25,000 GOVINDSAMY VEDIYAPPAN Project: Bifunctional small molecules for cancer patients with candidiasis. Candida albicans is a fungus that causes thrush in the mouth and throat of cancer patients. Antifungal agents with anticancer activity could offer multiple drug delivery solutions. This team has identified two novel man made compounds with potent antifungal and moderate anticancer activities. In this project they will define these activities. $8,000
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Innovative Research Awards continued... (Arts & Sciences continued)
Engineering
CHEMISTRY
ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
PING LI Project: Synthesis of inhibitors/Substrate analogs for human ghrelin O-Acyltransferase (hGOAT): A new way to combat cancers. Human ghrelin O-acyltransferase is a good drug target for obesity that might have a close relationship with cancers. The purposes of this project are to develop an enzyme assay and synthesize new inhibitors, which could potentially lead to treatment of obesity and obesity-related cancers. $15,000
PUNIT PRAKASH Project: Nanoparticle enhanced hyperthermia at microwave frequencies. Hyperthermia is a heat-based treatment that is a clinically proven technique for cancer therapy. A limitation of available hyperthermia devices is their inability to selectively heat tumors. The purpose of this project is to use nanoparticles with electromagnetic properties which may allow selective heating of tumors as a practical method for precise heat-activated drug release in tumors. $7,500
PHYSICS BRETT FLANDERS Project: Gaff, auger and scalpel for direct tissue manipulation at the single-to-few cell level. The purpose of this project is to develop a set of microscopic surgeon’s tools that will enable incisions, excisions, and ultimately transplantations to be made at the single-to-few cellular level. This is a first step towards innovative surgical methods that provide more consistent tumor-eradication. $3,000
A SEMINAR IN THE DIVISION OF BIOLOGY CO-SPONSORED BY THE JOHNSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER ONCOLYTIC VIROTHERAPY WITH POXVIRUSES Grant McFadden, PhD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Dr. Grant McFadden is a leader in the fields of innate immunity and virology and has published more than 280 peer-reviewed papers and reviews. His specific scientific expertise is in the field of viral immune evasion by poxviruses and how this relates to virus-host tropism. He is also currently investigating poxviruses to treat cancer and is developing one particular poxvirus to treat various human cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML), multiple myeloma (MM) and metastatic pancreatic cancer. He and Dr. A. Lucas co-founded Viron Therapeutics to develop the use of viral proteins for therapeutic purposes against systemic inflammatory diseases. He is a member of many editorial boards, including PLoS Pathogens (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) and Journal of Virology (Senior Editor). Dr. McFadden, was the guest of center affiliate, Stefan Rothenburg.
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Equipment Awards Remaining competitive in the area of technology is critical. The need for new equipment and support from the center is very important. We try to maximize our impact by encouraging the sharing of equipment. In 2012, items requested totaled $76,957. The center was able to provide $55,465 for equipment. We are pleased to note that center contributions to purchases helped to leverage nearly $300,000 in funding from other sources. Equipment acquired in collaboration with the other funders of our scientists has an even greater impact on cancer research at K-State!
HUMAN ECOLOGY BRIAN LINDSHIELD, Human Nutrition Item: BioTek Synergy HT Multi-Mode Microplate Reader The analyzer provides absorbance, luminescence, and fluorescence detections of biological samples. The cancer center provided these funds to match equal support from the Kansas Bioscience Authority and some support from the manufacturer. The reader improves cancer research productivity, publications and potential for future funding. $11,000
ARTS & SCIENCES JOHN TOMICH, Biochemistry Item: Thermo-Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Velos Plus Mass Spectrometer This equipment is used for the description of post-translational changes on proteins, and a variety of analyses and applications that require high-resolution capabilities. These funds were requested to help leverage a grant written to NIH for the full cost of the $600,000 instrument. The instrument expands capabilities to meet the increasing research needs of NIH funded investigators at several institutions in the state. There is no equivalent instrument available in Kansas. $3,000
SUSAN BROWN, Biology Item: BioNanos Genomics NanoAnalizer The KINBRE bioinformatics core at KSU was identified as a beta test site by BioNanos Genomics to test their new nanoAnalyzer. The analyzer uses a new technology to image long single molecules of DNA in nanoscale channels imprinted on the surface of a nanofluidic chip. The full price of the nanoAnalyzer is $325,000, which was discounted to $243,750 as a result of the collaboration and matching funds from the university, Division of Biology, K-INBRE and cancer center. $15,000 REVATHI GOVIND, Biology Item: Infinite 200 Pro-Tecan This instrument monitors spore germination and subsequent bacterial growth in order to understand the pathogenesis of a substance which causes diseases ranging from mild diarrhea to colitis and death. $4,000
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Equipment Awards continued... ROBERT SZOSZKIEWICZ, Physics Item: Class II Biological Safety Cabinet This instrument is used for growth and incubation of cell cultures, protein expression, and atomic force microscopy sample separation. It is used to study nanomechanical properties of proteins at the single molecule level. It will be the first biological cabinet in the department and supports projects previously sponsored by the cancer center. $2,465
PING LI, Chemistry Item: Cary-100 UV-Vis Spectrometer This instrument is used to control the quality of purified proteins and to perform time-dependent experiments on small molecule kinetics. $10,000 Dr. Li also recieved funds for... Item: Used Kintek rapid chemical quench flowRQF-3 This is an essential instrument to perform single turn-over experiments and to carry out kinetic analysis to decipher enzyme mechanisms. It enables the lab group to generate critical, otherwise unavailable data for publications in high-quality journals and helps them apply for extramural grants. $10,000
Faculty Travel Fellowship Our researchers are eager to learn new scientific techniques and collaborate on projects. They seek opportunities for training that will enhance their own team's outcomes and as well as benefitting their colleagues in other laboratories. The new technical knowledge they gain is brought back to K-State to keep the university at the cutting edge of research. MARK WEISS, Anatomy & Physiology, attended the 2012 workshop, Manufacturing Cell Therapy Products, in Houston, TX. Weiss' team hopes to use cell therapy to prevent graft-versus-host-disease, using the new techniques learned at this workshop. Bone marrow transplantation is used to treat patients with blood cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma. This workshop taught methods for helping prevent graft-versus-host-disease which many patients develop after bone marrow transplantation. $500
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Education Programs Cancer Research Awards for Undergraduate Students
In this unique program, undergraduate students participate in and often get to publish the results of their own cancer research. At most universities this experience is reserved for graduate students. Many former students say that this was a pivotal experience in their undergraduate education. Many go into professions related to cancer and research, and make notable contributions in their fields. Cancer researchers serve as mentors and develop projects for the students who work with their regular lab teams. Students receive $1,000 awards, and mentors receive $1,000 per student to help cover research expenses. For the 2011-2012 school year, the center awarded $94,000 to 47 outstanding students and their mentors. They were recognized in April at the Cancer Research Awards Banquet, attended by families, faculty, administrators, and the friends of the center who make the awards possible. Awards were made in honor or in memory of the following individuals or organizations. 1.
Sunny 102.5fm & Coach Bill Snyder: KATIE GEORGE
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Gladys Hoerman Llewelyn: PHUOC (VAN) BUI
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Mentor: Weiss, A&P
Mentor: Fong, A&P 2.
Kansas NAPUS Don Marrs: STERLING BRAUN SARAH SCHREIBER (below) Mentor: Beeser, Biology
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 17: JACOB HULL JIMMIE STEWART Mentor: Schultz, A&P
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Regina M. Hudiburg: STEPHANIE JACQUEZ (left below)
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Mentor: Tamura, A&P
Mason's Wish: MARLENA BIRKEL JARED KEVERN RACHEL OTT (above) Mentor: Tomich, Biochemistry
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John & Jennie Haymaker: JYMIE GRAHAM, DAVID MILES (below) JAMIE OATMAN Mentor: Asano, Biology
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Michael Lukert & Lee & Selma Fent: TERRAHN WALL (right above)
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Muriel Alcorn & Cancer Center Advisory Council: FADDY KHAMIS Mentor: Brown, Biology
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Dr. & Mrs. Neal Morehouse: VICTORIA DAVIDSON RACHEL NICHOLS Mentor: Chapes, Biology
Mentor: Tamura, A&P
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CRA continued.... 11. Bert
Klingler and Rodney Nemechek: JOHN NAIL (below) Mentor: Clem, Biology
18. Phil
& Margaret Howe: ANGELA GROMMET
Mentor: Aakerรถy, Chemistry 19. Fraternal
Order of Eagles: MORGAN ARMBRUSTER ALLISON MCKIEARNAN NEEMA PRAKASH Mentor: Welti, Biology
20. Helen
L. Graves Award: CHARLES ROACH Mentor: Welti, Biology
21. Clarice
Painter: LEONIE BOSSMANN
12. Steven
Cutright: CHRISTOPHER RICHARDS Mentor: Roelofs, Biology
13. Roy
& Catherine Johnson: JOSHUA P. BEYER JOSH KIENE
Mentor: Bossmann, Chemistry 22. Jerome
Lueers Family: DAVID VILLANUEVA Mentor: Bossmann, Chemistry
& Jeanne Schroeder: JESSE FITZPATRICK BRYANNA POCKRANDT Mentor: Lu, Geography
27. Karen
Eileen (Jones) Prevette: CHRISTOPHER LARSON Mentor: Rayat, Chemistry
28. Mahlon
Wheeler: LOGAN WARK Mentor: Lin, Human Nutrition
29. James
& Sue Ryan Sr. Family: GEOFFREY DIGIACINTO Mentor: Lindshield, Human Nutrition
30. Joanne
L. Reeves and Dr. Darrel Loder, Smoky Valley Chiropractic: KELLEY NELSON Mentor: Wang, Human Nutrition
31. Philip
"Woody" Woodward and Minnis & Helen Nelson: XIAOYU (ROBBEN) SU
Mentor: Rothenburg, Biology 14. Rob
Regier: JAMES ARPIN PRESTON STEPHENS
Mentor: Wang, Human Nutrition
32. Dale
Augustine: ALEXANDRIA LEACH
Mentor: Schrick, Biology 15. Wayne
& Nancy Cottril: LUKE WENGER (below) Mentor: Passarelli, Biology
26. Paul
Mentor: Rotenberg, Plant Path 33. Clifford 23. Carol
Wagner and Clarice Painter: PAMELA MAYNEZ (above)
Veatch: SCOTT JONES (below) Mentor: Palmatier, Psychology
Mentor: Bossmann, Chemistry 24. Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Auxiliary 1786: NALLELY BARRON-GARCIA
16. Lincoln
& Dorothy Deihl: JESSICA LONG Mentor: Schlup, Chem Engineering
17. David
& Janice von Riesen: ALEXANDER NOBLETT Mentor: Hua, Chemistry
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Mentor: Nguyen, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology 25. Kaw
Valley Rodeo Association Tough Enough to Wear Pink: KRISTINA BIGELOW EMMA FAULKNER Mentor: Nguyen, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
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34. George
Bascom: CHLOE NOLL
Mentor: Palmatier, Psychology
ORIENTATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE CANCER RESEARCHERS This is the CRA Class of 2012-13. They met at the orientation in November. The event is designed to enhance the students' appreciation of their connection to the center and the field of cancer research. It also gives the students a chance to meet and learn about each others' projects, mentors and departments.
CRA BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS
The banquet provides an opportunity for the people who support these awards to meet their students and learn first hand, about their accomplishments. It is a way of saying thanks for this important undergraduate experience. Here are some 2012 banquet highlights.
Lincoln Deihl presented the Lincoln & Dorothy Deihl Award to Jessica Long.
Mason Wolf presented her Mason's Wish Awards to Marlena Birkel, Jared Kavern and Rachel Ott.
Gene & Sue Klingler and Becky Klingler presented the Bert Klingler and Rodney Nemechek Award to John Nail
Mary Lou Little and Leonard Delgado presented the Fraternal Order of Eagles Awards to Morgan Armbruster, Allison McKiearnan and Neema Prakash.
Billie Woodward presented the Philip "Woody" Woodward and Minnis & Helen Nelson Award to Xiaoyu (Robben) Su. Tom Dunn Sue Bath Dunn Char Henton & Steve Charland presented the TETWP Awards to Emma Faulkner and Kristina Bigelow. Charles Bascom presented the George S. Bascom Award to Chloe Noll.
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June Hull Sherrid Scholarships for undergraduate students in health related fields
In addition to supporting undergraduate research, the center helps recruit some of Kansas' best students to K-State. In 2012, graduates of Kansas high schools were awarded more than $72,850 in June Hull Sherrid Scholarships. This list of students represents 197 scholarships of $250-$1,000. Students can remain eligible for this scholarship throughout their undergraduate career, and many receive it for several semesters or even years. Some of these talented students have also received Cancer Research Awards. SPRING ONLY 1. Brandon Abbott 2. Ashley Atwell 3. Ben Buchanan 4. Alexander Burnett 5. Aaron Deeds 6. ••Geoffrey Digiacinto 7. Danielle Dobratz 8. Christine Dowling 9. Kelsey Duffy 10. Rebecca Eichorst 11. Michael Ellis 12. Kimberly Fredrichs 13. Mckenzie Gee 14. Wade Gutierrez 15. Meghan Herde 16. Katherine Horning 17. Carlie Houchen 18. Samantha Kellerman 19. Diane Larson
20. Mackenzie Mong 21. •Laura Mosher 22. Joshua Neufeld 23. Brennen Richman 24. Eli Schooley 25. Kendra Schuler 26. John Seitz 27. Monica Shelton 28. Carla Simpson 29. Mark Sowers 30. Trevor Steiner 31. Taylor Veh 32. Katherine Volle 33. Grace Winter 34. Benjamin Yunk
Some of these students were also: • CRA 2010-11 •• CRA 2011-12 * CRA 2012-13
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 1) Incoming freshmen must have an excellent high school record and a minimum ACT composite score of 27 (or SAT equivalent). 2) K-State students must have a strong academic program and a minimum GPA of 3.5 and a declared major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, math, microbiology, physics, pre-health professional programs, etc. 3) Career interest in the betterment of human health, pre-professional health fields, or fields that apply to human health. FALL ONLY 1. Matthew Ayres 2. Sophia Bachman 3. Victor Bedros 4. Emily Beneda 5. Jared Bourek 6. Logan Breault 7. Tyndol Brundage 8. Tanner Davis 9. Brannon Donovan 10. Olivia Eller 11. Melissa Evans 12. Emily Ewert 13. Kelsi Field 14. Jenae Hicklin 15. Sophia Hitchcock 16. Lauren Hutley 17. Molly Jennings 18. Emily Johnson 19. Mariah Jones 20. Sara Joyce 21. Lauren Komer 22. Cassandra Linville 23. Jeremy Lott 24. Alec Maly 25. Taylor Mann 26. Domonique Marquez 27. Marwa McClintic 28. Shayla McElyea 29. William Mischnick
30. Jacob Morris 31. Megan Murray 32. Justice Oehlert 33. Lauren O'Toole 34. Erika Peters 35. Ella Popova 36. Jessica Reed 37. Danielle Rome 38. Mackenzie Selzer 39. Katherine Sensenich 40. Madelaine Smira 41. Sarah Smith 42. Spencer Smith 43. Trevor Spencer 44. Jeb Stewart 45. Katherine Stewart 46. Elizabeth Stone 47. Elizabeth Stubenhofer 48. Laurel Thomas 49. Matthew Tobaben 50. *Alexander Vo 51. Sydney Webb 52. Robert Weber 53. Riley White 54. Emily Williamson 55. Carlee Wollard 56. Ceclia Wuertz
Sherrid Scholarships continued... SPRING & FALL 1. Cheyanne Alvarado 2. Orlando Anderson 3. Jamie Ball 4. ••*Joshua Beyer 5. Lucas Bider 6. Zach Boal 7. Amanda Bradley 8. Patricia Brady 9. Connor Brass 10. •/••Sterling Braun 11. Molly Brobst 12. Bailey Buer 13. Keith Bullinger 14. Joyce Chen
15. Canaan Coker 16. Ethan Copeland 17. *Sarah Cossey 18. ••Victoria Davidson 19. Katherine Deckert 20. Kevin Durkee 21. Justin Ewald 22. Matthew Galliart 23. Katelyn Gardner 24. Paul Harris 25. Taylor Hart 26. Rachel Hoppins 27. Hunter Jewett 28. *Andrea Kieffer
29. Jack Klenda 30. Jeanette LaFreniere 31. Jennifer Legino 32. Paul Lewis 33. Lacey Lokken 34. Jordan Marquess 35. Wren Michaels 36. Julie Opperman 37. *Amanda Osarczuk 38. Lydia Pace 39. *Jordan Parker 40. Allison Penner 41. Christina Peterson 42. Harrison Petrik
43. Carrie Remillard 44. •Sarah Schreiber 45. KaraJo Sprigg 46. Kylie Stanley 47. Andrew Talbert 48. Allison Thompson 49. Ian Waters 50. Riley Williams 51. Cassidy Winkler 52. Chayce Wynn 53. Sarah Yunk 54. Kelly Zachariasen
STUDENT PARTNERS: K-STATE CANCER FIGHTERS A new student organization has joined the fight against cancer. They call themselves the 'K-State Cancer Fighters' and hold regular meetings and assist with center activities. These students support the center's mission as ambassadors, volunteers and fundraisers. Zach Zaborny the group's founder, recruited friends and student cancer researchers to do something for students and the university when he started the group in 2011. In 2012, Derek Schneweis took the leadership role for the group. Derek is now a graduate student. He has a special appreciation for the impact of the center on student research, because he was a cancer research awardee as an undergraduate and has received a graduate summer stipend this year. The students have volunteered at several of our annual events. They also attend center sponsored activities. It is great working with these generous, motivated students. Their support is greatly appreciated.
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Summer Stipends
for Graduate Students
Graduate students have many responsibilities—taking and teaching classes while also working on research. These summer stipends help them make advances in their own research during the summer, when they have fewer encumbrances. In 2012, scientists requested $132,793 for 28 students The center was able to award graduate summer stipends totaling $77,100 for 20 students in three colleges.
AGRICULTURE PLANT PATHOLOGY: $10,000 Dorith Rotenberg for Derek Schneweis (pictured)
Richard Todd for Damien Downes
CHEMISTRY: $19,000 Christer Aakeröy for Dhanushi Welideniya (pictured)
Stefan Bossmann for Dinusha Udukala Ping Li for AruniI Malalasekera
ARTS & SCIENCES BIOCHEMISTRY: $11,200 Anna Zolkiewska for Sara Duhachek Muggy (pictured)
S. Muthukrishnan for Meera Kumari Jianhan Chen for Wehong Zhang Michal Zolkiewski for Fabrice Ngansop
Viktor Chikan for Raj Kumar Dani Duy Hua for Thi D.T. Nguyen (pictured)
PSYCHOLOGY: $3,300
Matt Palmatier for Ashley Sheppard
VETERINARY MEDICINE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: $12,900
BIOLOGY: $20,700 Stefan Rothenburg for Chen Peng (pictured)
Masaaki Tamura for Lakshmi Deepthi Uppalapati (pictured)
Michael Herman for Suhao Han Sherry Fleming for Kaori Knights Jeroen Roelofs for Prashant Wani Kathryn Schrick for Aashima Khosla
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Deryl Troyer for Sivasai Balivada Mark Weiss for John Hirt (pictured)
Travel Fellowships
for Graduate Students
The cancer center helps graduate students by providing support to attend professional meetings, where they present their research, meet and listen to experts in their fields, and network with colleagues. In 2012, $22,213 was requested for 23 student travel opportunities. The center was able to award $14,865 in travel fellowships to 18 graduate students in eight departments, in four colleges.
ARTS & SCIENCES
HUMAN ECOLOGY
BIOLOGY: $2,200
HUMAN NUTRITION: $1,200
Susan Brown for Ezzat El Sherif to go to the Euro Evo-Devo & 2012 Tribolium Meetings Lisbon, Portugal Ruth Welti for Sunitha Shiva to go to the Gordon Research Seminar & Conference on Plant lipids: Structure, Metabolism & Function, Galveston, TX
BIOCHEMISTRY: $2,075 Jianhan Chen for Debrani Gangully (pictured) & Weihong Zhang to go to the Gordon Research Conference West Dover, VT
S. Muthukrishnan for Sujata Suresh Chaudhari to go to the 6th Annual Arthropod Genomics Symposium Kansas City, MO S. Muthukrishnan for Meera Kumari to go the Entomological Society of America meeting Knoxville, TN
CHEMISTRY: $1,600
Dingbo Lin for Hua Jia to go to the Experimental Biology 2013 meeting, Boston, MA
VETERINARY MEDICINE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: $2,250
Masaaki Tamura for Atusushi Kawabata & Naomi Ohta to go to the American Association Cancer Research meeting, Chicago, IL Deryl Troyer for Tej Shrestha (pictured) to go to the American Association of Cancer Research meeting Chicago, IL
CLINICAL SCIENCES: $890
Mary Lynn Higginbotham for Diana Burr to go to the Veterinary Cancer Society meeting Las Vegas, NV
AGRICULTURE
Christer Aakerรถy for Sheelu Panikkattu & Abhi GRAIN SCIENCE & INDUSTRY: $750 Sinha to go to the Gordon Research Conference on Ron Madl for Oscar Ramos to go to the American Crystal Engineering, Waterville Valley Resort, NH Association Cereal Chemistry International meeting Hollywood, FL
Division
of
provided
Biology Travel Fellowships by the Consigli & Bassett Families $2,700
Katsura Asano for Hiroyuki Hiraisha to go to the Translational Control Meeting Cold Spring Harbor, NY
PLANT PATHOLOGY: $1,200
Richard Todd for Damien Downes & Cameron Hunter to go to the 10th International Aspergillus & 27th Fungal Genetics Conference Pacific Grove, CA
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Outreach The center's outreach mission includes providing speakers and being involved in community activities to educate the public about cancer, risk reduction, and resources. We provide informative materials for children and adults, and center staff work with individuals and groups to coordinate workshops and other events.
Presentations, Tours & Community Events In 2012, presentations were made by director Rob Denell, center staff, faculty affiliates, and graduate and undergraduate students. In addition, staff coordinated and exhibited at events, and provided information on the radio and television, and in many university, local, and regional publications. TOURS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Alpha Kappa Psi
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 1.
Radio & TV stations support center activities with broadcasts and public service announcements: WIBW TV, KTKA TV, Sunny 102.5fm, KMAN 1350am, B104.7fm, K-Rock 101.5fm, KSAL News Radio 1150am, KJCK 1420am
2.
K-State Women's Basketball: Play 4Kay Pink Night
3.
K-State Open House
4.
Alpha Kappa Psi BBQ, Ray's Apple Market (pg 29)
5.
Tough Enough To Wear Pink activities: Chamber After Hours, Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Steak Fry & Auction, Pink Rodeo (pgs 26-27)
6.
Purple Power Play on Poyntz
7.
Pink Power Luncheon (pg 21)
8.
Fabulous Feud fundraiser (pg 28)
9.
Taste of Home Cooking School with Sunny 102.5fm at McCain Auditorium
2. Manhattan Country Club Ladies Golf Association 3. Topeka's Brewster Place Seniors (pictured)
4. HandsOn K-State 5. Manhattan Breast Cancer Support Group 6. Upward Bound (pictured)
7. Cats for a Cure
10. Healthy 11. KUCC
8. MHS Biology Classes
12. Tour
9. Topeka Shriners
13. Regier
(pictured)
Meet & Greet
de Ted Promotions: Manhattan Rotary Club, Manhattan City Park event, Topeka event (pg 28) Golf Tournament (pgs 24-25)
14. Bascom
10. Lafene Staff
15. Ft.
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Lecture (pgs 4 & 22)
Riley Spouse Club Bunko for the Cure (pg 30)
16. 'Pig
Out' honoring Shirley Olson (pg 31)
17. K-State
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Moms & Babies Fair
HandsOn Learn & Serve Event (pg 32)
PINK POWER LUNCHEON The luncheon was held on October 12, 2012, Holiday Inn at the Campus, in Manhattan. The center
is pleased to work with cosponsor, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® on this very popular and educational event. Participants had lunch, and received a souvenir item, informational materials, and prizes. The keynote speech, Why Me?: A Breast Health Awareness Journey, was presented by Gayle Thomas, Executive Director of the Witness Project® of Kansas (WPK), Wichita, an affiliate of the National Witness Project, a breast and cervical cancer awareness, education and outreach program. Ms. Thomas' presentation discussed how we all are at risk for having to ask the question “why me?” She emphasized that a breast cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. Her presentation covered breast health/cancer, early detection techniques and navigating the health care system with and without insurance.
Above: Kirsten Bruce (from Komen), Gayle Thomas and Marcia Locke (from the cancer center).
Above & Left: Many thanks to members of the Breast Cancer Support Group, Karen Spaeth, Mary Coroh and Janet Rice who helped register guests as they arrived.
Right: Sue Bath Dunn, Becky Klingler and Molly Sarvis. These ladies work hard all summer on Tough Enough To Wear Pink, so we were happy to have them enjoy the luncheon.
Above: Sue Haas, Kathy Leonard, Mickey Chance-Reay & Suzanne Otto.
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George S. Bascom Memorial Lecture The lecture series honors George S. Bascom, a local physician, poet and leader in the formation of the cancer center. Bascom felt it was important to inform researchers, physicians and the public about challenges faced in clinical medicine as well as in research. This year's lecture was presented in association with the 2012 university common book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. The purpose of this campus wide reading program is to encourage new students to engage with good books and challenging ideas as they begin their college careers. Discussions about the book's content are encouraged in disciplines across campus as a way to build campus community and to welcome new students to the university. This year's topic was significant in the scientific and medical community and a perfect fit for Bascom's goals for these lectures. Henrietta Lacks' story has engendered world-wide debate, as well as legal action, and governmental intervention in the collection and use of biological material. Researchers of all kinds use her cells. Indeed, these cells have contributed to the advancement of treatment for many diseases, including cancer and polio.
HELA CELLS AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH: THE GOOD THE BAD & THE UGLY Yvonne Reid, PhD
Manager, Scientist, Cell Biology Program ATCC Yvonne Reid received her Ph.D. in Zoology from Howard University, Washington, DC, in 1986. Since 1980 she has been at American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) a private, nonprofit biological resource center and research organization whose mission focuses on maintaining and providing standard reference microorganisms, cell lines and other materials for research in the life sciences. Her doctoral research focused on using DNA-based approaches to identify human cell lines, and led to the implementation of routine screening of all such lines at ATCC and other cell banks. As a Collection Scientist for the Cell Biology Program for more than 10 years, she was responsible for the testing of new animal cell lines. Recently, she co-chaired an ATCC committee on the Development of a Consensus Standard for the Authentication of Human Cell Lines. October 10, 2012 — 7pm Forum Hall, K-State Union 22
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On Behalf of the Center The center is fortunate to receive support from many sources. The next few pages show organizations, businesses, and individuals who raised funds in 2012 for cancer research and education. Their ingenuity and willingness to help are essential to providing much needed resources to our faculty and student researchers.
Sunny 102.5fm & Coach Snyder Wildcat Challenge raised over $21,000 Sunny 102.5fm supports the center by providing free advertising, promoting our activities with public service announcements and live broadcasts, and sporting our logo on its van and website. Each fall since 1995, the station and Coach Bill Snyder have issued a Wildcat Challenge to raise funds for cancer research and education. The campaign starts at the Purple Power Play on Poyntz, a community pep rally to kick off the fall semester and celebrate K-State football.
RAISE THE ROOF event raised over $6,400 Many thanks to McDonald's owners Clark & Christy Linders! Each year they help promote the center with John Anderson, morning show host from Sunny 102.5fm. They encourage his rooftop antics, place donation boxes on their counter tops, and make a generous donation to the cause. These partners really make a difference. Every year, rain or shine, John does a 12-hour live broadcast from the Westloop McDonalds rooftop in Manhattan, to raise awareness and funds for K-State cancer research. This year was a cold, windy, dreary day, but John Above: John Anderson and Marcia stood his ground, as usual. Many Locke display the center's banner (notice the forbidding weather in the thanks to all the Wildcats who background!). answer his call for support! Ken Jennison and John Anderson present Katie George her Sunny 102.5fm & Coach Snyder Cancer Research Award at the banquet.
CLASSIC SPONSOR COPY KATS
provides the printing and supplies for the letters and envelopes mailed to 5,500 wildcat fans each year!
2012 SUNNY PARTNERS! MANHATTAN, KS Briggs Auto Lane Briggs Used Car Super Center Cary Company Dick Edwards Hyundai Feldkamp’s Furniture
Film at Eleven Homecare & Hospice HuHot Mongolian Grill K-Scrubs K-State Credit Union Merry Maids Radio Shack
JUNCTION CITY, KS Champions Car Wash Dick Edwards Auto Plaza Geary Community Hospital
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15th Annual Rob Regier Memorial Golf Tournament raised nearly $22,000 Les and Sandy Regier have been hard-working partners of the center since they lost their son Rob to cancer. Rob and his twin brother Randy graduated from K-State, and the whole family are big wildcat fans. Their loss called them to action and in 1995 they started raising money for K-State cancer research.
2012 SPONSORS
PREMIER
($2,500) Manhattan
DIAMOND
GOLD
($1,500)
($1,000)
Cancer Research Center Advisory Council
Sandy & Les Regier Overland Park Jack & Donna Vanier Brookville
HOLE SPONSORS ($150) Steve Barbour Family Ray & Raena Borth Bob & Kathy Chesner Cobalt Boats, Paxson St. Clair Mark & Amy Dobbins Jad & Erin Gleue Larry & Wanda Gleue Peg McElhinney & JD Goodwin Grand Merè David & Deborah Harris Bruce & Kathy Johnston Kansas Farm Bureau Bob & Nancy McConnell John & Karen McCulloh Doug & Jody Meier Rick, Jalayne & Alston Nelson Nunns Construction Tom Nunns Dennis & Chris Olin 24
Mike & Lorene Oppy Linda & Missy Patton Pretz Farms, George & Marj Pretz
Prudential KC Realty Carol Chartrand
Les & Sandy Regier Jim & Cibyl Ronen Jack & Jenney Ryan Mark & Judy Schrock Joannie Sneed Stephens Advanced Woundcare Thad & Diana Stephens
The Trust Company Mark Knackendoffel
Bill & Marlene Trenkle Beth Winans & Brady Jerry & Jeny Williams Jatrice, Savanna & Evan Wyatt
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BANQUET Manhattan
SILVER ($500) K-State Credit Union, Man. Larry & Edie Dahlsten, Lindsborg Powercat Illustrated, Man. Shred-It, Rob Boyer, Olathe
FRIENDS
of the
CENTER
Abbott Laboratories Bud & La Donna Bailey Kevin & Brenda Harden Rich & Sheila Henry Jeff & Joy Konnesky Colin Leatch Pfizer, Inc. Bob & Kathy Sailors John Stonner
For the first time in the history of the tournament ... it rained and rained and rained. Participants were great sports. They waited out the storm and enjoyed the great view of the city and the course. The Regier family with the beautiful 15th anniversary cake. (left to right) Les & Sandy, Randy and his sons Andrew and Stan Crawford.
After a long wet wait, the carts took off and the weather took a fabulous Kansas change to perfect!
Denell's team (left to right) Dennis Olin Phillip Klebba Rob Denell Rob Huether Brent Benkelman
Golfers enjoyed beautiful blue sky and gorgeous sunshine later in the afternoon. Maggie Huether cheers daddy and grandpa (Denell) as they roll out to golf!
MANY THANKS TO: Sunshine in the background for the banquet was a perfect end to the day.
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16th Annual Tournament Manhattan Country Club October 11, 2013
THE MANHATTAN COUNTRY CLUB
staff for their kind hospitality and assistance with this first tournament at their location.
BRIGGS AUTO GROUP
for the "Hole-In-One-Car" and the Sig Ep brothers who volunteered at the tournament. Sadly, no one won the car!
K-State vs. Baylor. Oct 12th — Snyder Family Stadium Photos, winners and sponsors are at www.cancer.k-state.edu
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TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK raised over $9,800 The Kaw Valley Rodeo Association joined Wrangler's Tough Enough To Wear Pink breast cancer awareness campaign in 2007, and chose to support research at our center. KVRA's pink rodeo, in July, caps off months of fundraising activities and events. Overall, they have raised $47,289! Many thanks to the sponsors and friends who donated funds, food, auction items, space, and their energy. Their support makes this project such a great success! Sandy Chandler Sue Bath Dunn Tom Dunn Char Henton
Committee
Barbara Finnegan Jane Houghton Janet & Harvey Kiser Becky Klingler
Gene & Sue Klingler Molly Sarvis Bobbi Schesser Sharon Tally
PINK RODEO SPONSORS PREMIER
$1,000-$2,500
Innovative Livestock Service, Lee Borck provided steaks for the Steak Fry Blue Eagle Productions, Mike Herbel, DeSoto, TX provided logo T-shirts
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Cox Brothers BBQ, Chef Drew Zink provided the food for the Spaghetti feed 1st Presbyterian Church provided the use of their Family Center for the dinner
COWBOY PINK $400-$999 Riley County Medical Society Schultz Construction Women's Health Group
ROSE $300-$399
Community First Bank
HOT PINK $200-$299
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PETAL PINK $100-$199 Michael & Barbara Finnegan Christie George Barry's Drug Center Dunne's Pharmacy UMB Bank The Dental Health Group
JUST PINK $50-$99 Jan & Steve Galitzer Dannenberg Jewelers
PINK FRIENDS
Jean Peterson Ruby & Brenda Platt Hillary & Scott Anderson Bill & Faye Kennedy Absolute Stitching, Sarah Galanville
VOLUNTEER GROUPS K-State Cancer Fighters Phi Eta Sigma Breast Cancer Support Group Sigma Alpha Steve & Carla Hoard
PINK EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS SPAGHETTI BUFFET: Cox Brothers & Chef Drew Zink donated the wonderful food for over
225 people. Diners enjoyed the evening at the 1st Presbyterian Church's family center, that graciously donated the use of the space and equipment.
Guests enjoyed the great buffet, served by Chef Zink himself.
Hazel Zink provided great atmosphere with her music.
STEAK FRY: Folks enjoyed an evening of good food and fun at RC McGraws.
The auction was very successful — raising funds for Pink and for the rodeo association! This photo shows just the Pink part of the extensive auction selections.
PINK RODEO NIGHT: Folks came to see the rodeo events, participated in the balloon launch and tried to stay cool!
It was really hot, but our volunteers worked hard selling balloons and other pink items. The cowboys were really in the pink spirit and the action was awesome!
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Many individuals & organizations have special events to raise funds for the center. The cancer center is grateful to all of these folks for their creativity and dedication to the success of our researchers. "TOUR DE TED—13 Courses, 14 Days & Hundreds of Miles for Cancer Research in Colorado, Kansas and Missouri" by Edward Jones raised nearly $17,000 for our cancer center alone! Edward Jones supported the fundraiser with a $10,000 donation to our center, in addition to the $7,000 donated by individuals. The company's financial advisors were celebrating the life of the firm’s second managing partner, Ted Jones, and commemorating his unique vision for serving clients in rural communities. In 1960, Ted built a telegraph wire from St. Louis, Missouri to Pueblo, Colorado so that the many branch offices in small towns along its 1,500 mile path, could connect to the firm’s home office. The company lost this special friend, mentor and visionary to cancer. They designated several cancer related organizations in Kansas and Missouri to receive funds from the tour. In September, folks in this multi-state bicycle tour traced the path of Ted's telegraph wire, cycling and joining in the many activities at stops along the route. By establishing a special link for online giving, the Kansas organizers made it easy for participants and friends to make their donations to our center beginning in May. Some Kansas groups even created their own competitions, to encourage supporters to make their donations to cancer research at K-State in particular!
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K-STATE FABULOUS FEUD raised $700: A Business and Professional Speaking class at K-State, was given the task of creating a philanthropic fundraiser. The group was hoping to support an organization connected to our university. After talking to DJ Dave Lewis, they chose the cancer center. It fit exactly what they were looking for, especially because it directly benefits K-State students. On April 13, with Dave's help, they had a fun evening at the Manhattan Country Club playing his FEUD game. The students who organized the event were: Kyle Cook, Kyle Kennedy, Trenton Mein, Cara McGrath, Samantha Shirley, and Sande Williams. ANNUAL CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BOWLING CLASSIC raised $2,100: Citizens National Bank of Greenleaf, with the help of Washington Bowl in nearby Washington, organized this two-day benefit tournament. Several years ago Brandon Vering and Brenda Nelson, from the bank, decided to use their enjoyment of bowling to support a cause. They had experienced cancer in their community and in their families, and Brandon loves K-State. They decided the Johnson Cancer Research Center was the perfect beneficiary for an annual tournament! 'PINK OUT' AT MANHATTAN H.S. LADIES BASKETBALL TEAM raised $150: For several years, this event has been held at MHS in memory of Coach Mall's wife Karen. They sell shirts and hold the special Pink Out event to highlight their fundraising efforts.
ALPHA KAPPA PSI, ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER BBQ raised nearly $1,500: The K-State chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity has partnered with the center for several years, raising funds in many creative ways. In 2012, they held a BBQ and gave away products donated by local area businesses. This co-ed fraternity's goal is to develop the business students of today into the business leaders of tomorrow, by involving them in a variety of service projects in the community. 'PINK NIGHT' AT INDEPENDENCE H.S. raised nearly $1,100: The school's girls basketball program held another cancer awareness night in January. The team wore pink, the cheerleaders held a little girls’ cheer clinic, and several activities were done to raise funds for the center, in memory of Brooklyn Butts. NZONE 'POWER OF PINK' PROMOTION raised $150: NZone Sportswear, in Manhattan, decided to promote the 'Power of Pink,' during August and September, in time for their clients to promote National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The company donated 10% of gross sales on pink T-shirts and associated pink items.
BLUEVILLE NURSERY, INC. raised $920: Keith & Sherri Westervelt, owners of the Manhattan nursery, have been fundraising for the center for several years in memory of Keith's mom, Dorothy Westervelt. In April, they held their geranium and pink flower sale, offering patrons a discount for wearing pink to the event, encouraging them to make a donation to the center, and donating 10% of their weekend sales. TALL GRASS BREWING CO. raised $245: The Manhattan-based brewery sold pink versions of their brewery T-shirts. They donated a percentage of the proceeds of the sales. G. THOMAS JEWELERS, donated $3,000: The Manhattan jeweler held a gold collection and sale in October. The value of the recycled gold was donated to the center. Donors got a 40% discount on in-stock merchandise. USBC BWA CITY BOWLING TEAM, in Manhattan-Wamego raised $250: Carla Jacobia helped organize this fundraiser in memory of Catherine A "Kay" Sultzer.
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CATS FOR A CURE raised $500: This student organization raises funds to fight cancer throughout the year. Kelsey Hedlund presented Marcia Locke a check from a variety of fundraising activities.
NEW BEGINNINGS HAIRSTYLING raised over $250: Linda Collins, proprietor of the Manhattan salon organized the fundraiser and educational event in recognition of breast cancer awareness month. Clients made donations to the center and were entered in a drawing for a basket of beauty supplies. MANHATTAN BREAKFAST CLUB OPTIMISTS provided $350 to assist with distribution of Dr. Waddle activity books. The Optimists support all kinds of programs for children and have been helping Dr. Waddle spread his message for many years! MANHATTAN COUNTRY CLUB LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION raised $1,000: We thank Elaine Haun and Susan Baxter and the association for their continuing support of the center. FREDONIA H.S. raised $500: Each year their women's basketball team holds a breast cancer awareness night with the help of Barbara Baker, FHS Pom Sponsor. During the evening there are special activities and sales. The donation is made in memory of Cathy Pryor.
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SMOKY VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC raised $1,240: Anniversaries are important to the Loder family. Dr. Darrel Loder, chiropractor, and his wife, Mari, celebrated the anniversary of their chiropractic clinic in Lindsborg, by holding a fundraiser for the center. This year they challenged their staff and patients to raise $1,000 and their reward...a clean shaven Darrel! BUNKO FOR A CURE raised $550: The Ft. Riley 'Our Community Spouse Club' held this event to raise funds for cancer research at K-State and to get blankets for patients at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center in Salina. This social, philanthropic and mentoring non-profit organization supports local military & community programs. They decided to do a breast cancer related event for the first time this year. C Bar H Farm & Home Do It Best raised $1,700: Brian Shaw, in Garden City, became a partner of the center a few years ago and sends a portion of his paint sales to support cancer research at K-State. SUB DEB SORORITY raised $1,000: Jenna Crusinberry, president, helped organize a series of fundraisers during the year for cancer research at K-State.
'PIG OUT FOR SHIRLEY' EVENT AND MANY PEOPLE HONORED SHIRLEY OLSON donating nearly $6,800 for cancer research: The College of Arts & Sciences honored their assistant to 10 deans and longtime friend who was lost to cancer this year. Shirley Olson will be remembered fondly by administrators, coworkers, students and friends as the woman who could answer any question and solve any problem. The college depended on her for everything for over 40 years. New deans learned that if they needed help all they had to do was "ask Shirley!" The college honored her with this fundraiser for a scholarship in her name and for the cancer center. Over $9,000 in donations was received for the scholarship fund, in addition to the nearly $6,800 for cancer research. Many people also made donations to the two funds through the all university fund drive and after her funeral.
THE MASON'S WISH CAMPAIGN raised nearly $10,400 THIS YEAR: Mason Wolfe, a teenage fundraising dynamo, was nine years old when her dad Fred was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, she has worked tenaciously to fund cancer research, selling candles and "Find It" games and working on many fundraisers. Mason has raised neary $64,000 since 2007! She has been recognized by a Denver television station, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey, Western States Fire Protection Company, United Floor Company, and others, who have helped her raise research funds. Mason inspires many people with her desire to help conquer cancer. She and her parents established an endowed fund, assuring that her legacy of hard work and determination will be remembered by future generations of K-State cancer researchers.
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EVENTS THAT PROMOTE CANCER CENTER PROGRAMS AND RAISE CANCER AWARENESS We appreciate the support of groups that help raise awareness of cancer issues. These activities are an important service to the community, providing information for better health choices, encouraging attention to health risks and early detection options, as well as inform people about the center. K-STATE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM held its 2012 K-State 'Dig Pink' volleyball game vs. Texas Tech on Saturday, October 20th, in Ahearn Field House. The purpose of the 'Dig Pink' annual event is to raise breast cancer awareness. The center is invited to set up a display about cancer research at K-State.
MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CELEBRATES 'MO'VEMBER: This is the third year that K-ROCK and B104.7fm has joined the national effort to raise awareness of men's cancer issues and K-State cancer research. This project encourages men to grow moustaches in November. At the end of the month there are competitions and many fun events to celebrate men's good health. Many thanks to Manhattan Broadcasting for supporting this effort.
"LEARN & SERVE" WITH DR. WADDLE: As part of a new service week initiative, the center partnered with HandsOn K-State/Academic Mentoring, Alpha Delta Pi, and seven community organizations. Family Volunteer Week encouraged family members to volunteer together. On Saturday, Nov. 17, families had an opportunity to learn about cancer from a 'real live' Dr. Waddle, and work with K-State students to help St. Jude's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN) and Children's Mercy Research Hospital (Kansas City, MO). Families assembled "Hope Bag" craft kits for teen in-patients at both hospitals. The event took place at Eugene Field School, the Head Start site in Manhattan.
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CANCER RESEARCH CENTER STAFF DIRECTOR
Assistant to the Director
ROB DENELL, university distinguished professor of biology, works with center supporters and affiliated researchers to maximize the impact of gifts on K-State's fight against cancer. He administers the center's competitive funding mechanisms, fosters new collaborations among the scientists, and promotes new grant proposals for national support of faculty research. He also represents the center at the state and national levels, interacting with other anti-cancer organizations and advocating for K-State cancer research and education. Denell was associated with the Division of Biology at K-State from 1973-2012 and a researcher with the center since its inception.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS S. KEITH CHAPES, professor of biology, is an immunologist studying human intrinsic defenses against cancer. He also serves as Training/ Mentoring Coordinator for the Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE), a program to attract undergraduates to enroll in graduate studies in the biological sciences at Kansas universities. MARK WEISS, professor of anatomy & physiology, studies new treatments for cancer patients. He is a Founding Fellow of the Midwest Institute for Comparative Stem Cell Biology at K-State, studying the use of stem cells from the umbilical cord matrix for treating cancer.
JAN GALITZER works with the director on program development and with donors on special projects, is responsible for office management and staff supervision. She is the center’s liaison with university administrative departments and the KSU Foundation. She designs and writes promotional materials.
Jan Galitzer, Marcia Locke, Betty Book, and Jean Bridges
Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator MARCIA LOCKE is responsible for publicity and community relations. Through such avenues as the media, community collaborations, and event coordination and participation, she works to raise awareness of the center and K-State cancer research, and cancer in general. She also writes and edits promotional materials and maintains the center's website. Sr. Administrative Assistant JEAN BRIDGES is responsible for the donor database, donations and donor communications. She manages data for special mail groups and registration for major events. She manages the staff calendar and printed materials, works with guests who use center facilities, and performs many other organizational tasks. Administrative Specialist BETTY BOOK is responsible for bookkeeping tasks, time and leave reporting, fund information management with the KSU Foundation and the Alumni Association, and maintaining data related to awards and expenditures. She is responsible for supplies and inventory, and assists with donor files and correspondence with departments about awards.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT DAVID SPAFFORD, KSU Class of '90 in Political & Social Science has joined the cancer center team. He most recently worked at the Oklahoma State Foundation as Sr. Director of Development for the School of Business. For twenty years prior to becoming an academic fundraiser, he raised major gifts for athletics at the University of New Mexico, Arkansas State, Wichita State, UMKC and K-State, and he coached football at Manhattan High in the late ‘80's. David said, "Kansas State University is a continually growing and dynamic University that provides great opportunities academically for its students, faculty and staff and for the State of Kansas." We look forward to his re-dedication to supporting K-State, the cancer center and our vision for the future. Accepting A Challenge 2012
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Endowed Funds We thank these supporters for their belief in the limitless possibilities of the scientific future and the cancer researchers at K-State. Their commitment is inspiring to the scientists and students of today, and will surely benefit generations of young minds far into the future.
DEFERRED PLEDGES CANCER RESEARCH 1987 Mr. & Mrs. Darwin Guinn
1997 Roger & Virginia Reitz
2005 Wayne & Nancy Cottril John & Kathryn Mollet Jack & Donna Vanier
1988 2000 Sandra Emley Jane Floersch Catherine Flinchbaugh in Ervin & Marleen Gnadt 2007 memory of Jeff Flinchbaugh Loren & Sandy Koch 2002 Anonymous K-State alumna 1991 Michael Michel Mark Jones 2011 2004 Joseph & Ronda Cook 1994 Gary & Carolyn Haden Earl Kvasnicka Marvin & Myrtle Jones in Warren R Rolf Memorial honor of Glenn Dallas Curtiss James Ronen & Cibyl Teichman Ronen
Becoming a partner in the scientific research of the future... These endowed funds ensure that the legacy of these people will support K-State’s cancer research far into the future. There are many ways that you can create a partnership with cancer researchers. We invite you to contact us today and find out how to get involved. Cash gifts Memorial gifts Real estate Annuities Trusts Life insurance Bequests Securities
YOU can make a difference! Contact David Spafford, Assoc. Director of Development KSU Foundation Center, 2323 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502 1-800-432-1KSU Cell: 785-477-7657 davids@found.ksu.edu
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ACTIVE CANCER RESEARCH FUNDS 1979 Paul & Jeanne Schroeder Memorial 1980 Dr & Mrs Neal F Morehouse Cancer & Parasitology 1981 Basic Cancer Research Center Elizabeth Circle Garver James Garver John Haymaker Memorial 1983 Roy & Catherine Johnson Memorial Michael Lukert Memorial
Rodney A Nemechek Research & Education Clarice M Painter Philip “Woody� Woodward Memorial 1994 Charles Dominy Marvin Luttges Memorial June Hull Sherrid Scholarship 1995 Helen L Graves Family Cancer & Heart Rob Regier Memorial Sunny 102.5fm & Coach Bill Snyder
Ken & Rosemary Visser Undergraduate Research 2005 Dale Augustine Memorial Hair Experts Bert Klingler Alden Krider Mary & Jim Lindquist and Karolyn & Ron Tacha 2006 Wyman & Elizabeth Clark Steven Cutright Ellery by Beth Montelone Jerome Lueers Family Zelma Miller Dale & Joan Evans Nordstrom
1984 1996 2007 Fraternal Order of Eagles Thomas Lewis McCarter Family KS American Legion Auxiliary Minnis & Helen Nelson Kansas NAPUS Don Marrs 2000 Willie Sisson by Carol Muriel Alcorn Memorial 1988 Hellen Herbel Callaway Memorial & Lowell Regehr Edward & Lucille McCosh Gwendolyn Tinklin Memorial Wayne & Nancy Cottril Memorial Mary Ann & Terry Johnson 2008 1989 Memorial Gladys Hoerman Llewelyn Richard & Barbara Consigli Joanne Reeves Gwendolyn & Louis Richter Memorial Graduate James & Sue Ryan Sr Family Mahlon Wheeler Research & Education Research & Education 2009 Carol Wagner Memorial 1990 Myrtle & Evelyn Bryan Maude Crandall Research 2001 2010 & Education Alice Fiedler Janice & David von Riesen Lee & Selma Fent Research Regina Hudiburg Lincoln & Dorothy Deihl & Education Dr John Massey 2011 1991 2003 Joseph & Ronda Cook Kenneth Bassett Memorial Phil & Margaret Howe Homer & Marilyn Lindsay Graduate Research Lillie Lafene Building Memorial & Education 2012 Martha Brill Education 2004 Mason's Wish & Outreach Alice Fiedler Distinguished Charles & Doris Setterquist Professor 1993 James & Kathryn Haymaker George Bascom Research Karen Eileen Jones Prevette & Education Memorial Accepting A Challenge 2012
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A Tribute These are the names of people who have been honored by friends and loved ones through donations to the center in 2012. We are especially in debt to the families who designate the center for donations and we appreciate your kind consideration at a difficult time. We join in this tribute.
In Honor John Anderson McDonalds Rooftop Fundraiser
Johnson Cancer Research Center Staff
New Beginnings Hairstyling Salon
Darrel Boutz
Kaw Valley Rodeo Association Tough Enough To Wear Pink
Karen Nickel-Creusere
Jeanne Burdett Mike Burdett Bernie Butler Glen Carlton Gayle (Cardwell) Cline Gordonna Cole's Recovery Maynard Cox Robert L Dannebohm Gordon Dowell Nadine Edie's Birthday Sara Erickson Karen Ericson Becky Filbert Our Community Spouse's Club Ft Riley Coleen Gale Sabrina Glenn Erma Goering Helen L Graves Dianne Heins Carroll V Hess Family Art Holbrook Independence HS Gina Jennings Eileen Jesse
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Victoria Kirkham Janet Kiser Eugene Gene Klingler Sue Klingler Larry D Kneller's Recovery Cyndi Smith Knudson Susan Kolzow Cinda Krenzin Jean Linder Leslie Lines Darrel Loder, Smoky Valley Chiropractic
Kenneth Nicely Dale & Joan Nordstrom Family Shirley Olson Positive Air LLC Barbara Pretzer Marilee Puls Janet Rice Jim Ronen's Recovery Jillyn Peters Schmidt Alvena Spangenberg Ken Spangenberg Sub-Deb Sorority Survivors
Beverly Lueers
Nolen Taton
Brittany Mai
Tour de Ted, Ride The Wire
Jeff Mai
Robert Updyke
MHS West Campus Tribe Club
All Washington County Citizens
Janet McDougal
Mary Westfall
Nadine McDougal
Marilee Whelan
Jim Miller
Elizabeth Meier Willets' Recovery
Sandy Miller
Delores Winfough's Recovery
Larry Mix
Fred Wolfe
Jeannine A Mock
Mason Wolfe's Wish
Marjorie Mock
Shirley Wood
Connie Myers N Zone Sportswear
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In Celebration Melody Aldrich Kim Beckham Kyle & Jenny Bridges' 2nd Wedding Anniversary Christmas Debbie Dalke's Birthday Hunter James Kozak's Arrival
Amber & James Kozak's 6th Wedding Anniversary
Daniel Tamura's Birthday Hana Tamura's Birthday
K-State Fabulous Fued
Hamilton Tsen Manhattan Country Club Ladies Cathy Verschelden Golf Association Matt Verschelden Phi Eta Sigma Jillyn Peters Schmidt's Birthday Jonathan Stepp
Dr Waddle
Daniel Winter
In Memory Dorothy Ackerman
Harriet Cornelia (Grote) Beatty
Robert Louis Bob Boozer
Jack J Adolph
Frances Stumpff Beaver
Brooklyn Leann Botts
Lana S (Marler) Alexander
Betty Marie Bechard
Dorothy Dee Bowling
Weesam Kassim Alkhatib
Judy Kay Beck
Judia Judy Darlene Boyett
All Who Have Lost The Fight
Kenneth R Berg
Betty Boyle
Bill Allen
Mary Jane Janie (Knobbe) Berning Harold Bracelin
Dayton E Allen
Robert Frederick Berning
Harris E Bredesen
Leota Jean (Ball) Allen
Billy Lee Bevard
Billy Lee Brevard
Donna Jean Anderson
Kelly Beymer
Wilma D Brewer
John P Anderson
Henry Biehl
Daryl Brock
Denise Ann
Grant D Bigler
Robert L Brown
Dale Brinkley Brink Arnold
William Billingham
Ralph D Bryson
Barbara Ann Atha
Marian Billingham
Irma M Buchele
Lessie Lee (Lutrell) Atwood
Anna Jean Bingham
Ron D Bullard
Dale Augustine
William Howard Bishop
Franklin A Buller
Connie Sue Bailey
Carolee Anna (Miller) Blair
Betty Carolyn (Frady) Burgess
James Lewis Balding
Lyle Dewayne Blanchard
Linda Patricia Burkett
Jack Dillian JD Bales
Clark Blockcolsky
Virgil Bill Burr
Larry Ballou
Emily Jeanne Bode
Margaret Burtis
George S Bascom
Jacqualine Lea Boeka
Orville Brown Burtis Jr
Jane Bascom
Barbara Lynn Bogart
Robert W Bob Bush
KF Bascom
Emma Louise (Tharp) Watson Bondie
Melvin Cales
Gina Marie Ross Boo
Jacquelyn Adele Cammarn
Loren Batchman Nancy Evans Baumgarten
Willetta M Callahan
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William Thomas Will Canan
Phyllis Jo Corey
Patti Eidson
Jan (Beddow) Carlisle
Felix Paul Corley
Ellery
Charles R Carlson
Suzanne Couch
Sharon Ellis
Frank Robert Carpenter
Dean Coughenour
Terry Lee Ellis
Alice Carpenter
Barbara E Cragg
Ruth Maurine (Kubler) Elliston
Frank R Carpenter
Bonieta Lou Craig
LE Gene England
Roberta Carter
Mary Helen Cross
Keith Engle
Angelia Grace Marie Angie Chadwell
Evelyn N. Cruzan
Douglas D Doug Engstrom
Joyce Chalkley
Glenn Dallas Curtiss
Pippy Engstrom
Takako Tak Dalluge
John R Evans
Donna Louise Daniels
Linda Alison Evans
Claire Dauer
Lawrence J Larry Faflick
Margaret Ann (Smith) Davey
Gustave Edmund Gus Fairbanks
Lee Davis
Beverlee Ann Fairchild
Dale D Dayhoff
Family & Friends
Phillip Dean
Mary Geraldine Jerry (Baumgardner) Faubion
Clifford Chance Herbert Chance Ida Chance Suzanne C (Peralta) Chance Glenn Channell William G Chase Beta Lea Clagett Lynn Clark
John P deLain
Mike Clark
Aileen (Vining) Denholm
Don Clary Lila Ellen (Edwards) Clary Class of 1955 Naomi Dandridge Clay Wayne Douglas Coffelt Eunice Cohen William J Bill Cole Pearlie Fay (Bradley) Comp Nancy Sue Laughton Conner Richard Conner Barbara Consigli Richard Dick Consigli Juanita Cook Audrey Jean Cordell
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Loretta Lillian DeSandro Tyrel Lee Tye Dieball Irene V Diedrick Virginia L Dittemore Robert William Donaldson Audrey Lucille Dorsch Sharon Dozier Francis James Dugan Margaret Dumler Lawrence Larry Dale Duncan Ruth Aletta Dvorak David Eckert Charles H Eddy Charlotte L Edelman
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Vivian E Fawl Robin A Feeley Dennis Leo Ferguson Buford Ferron LaVita Ferron Bill L Fielder Judy Kay (Stowell) Figge Karen G Figge Jerry Foltz Tiny Foltz Benjamin Hebel Ben Ford Paula Bridgid Ford Esteline (Nunnery) Frazier Terry Lee Frederick John Edward Freeman Rachel Helen Funk
Darrel Dee Gale
Mark Dale Hall
Loyce Derald Doc Jernigan
Monte Gale
Margaret Hamann
Paul C Jessen
Charles Galitzer
Margaret R Hannah
Elizabeth Betty Johnson
Edythe Galitzer
Darrel R Hanson
Catherine Kitty Johnson
Debbie Bertaud Gandar
Glenn E Hardesty
Clifford Cliff Johnson
Thoran Gatterman
Bud Harenchar
Edythe Johnson
Ila M (Godfrey) George
Marjorie Harenchar
Geraldibe Gerry Johnson
Eugene Gering
Jack Haymaker
Jarrett J Jerry Johnson
James Gieber
Jennie Haymaker
Kathy Johnson
Lois Gieber
Ralph Vincent Heng
Leland H Johnson
Scarlett S Gill
Bud Heroff
Mary Ann Johnson
Armand D Gingles
Betty Hershey
Raymond Ray Johnson
Marianne P Gledhill
Larry D Hewitt
Roy A Johnson
Evelyn Totsy Goar
Devin Wayne Hickman
Terry C Johnson
William Bill Godfrey
Eleanor Fern Hickman
Laurinda Kay (Bastian) Jones
Jack Goldstein
Gordon Gordie Hinchcliffe
Larry Earl Jones Sr
Eugene J Gene Golec
James E Hoff, Society of Jesus
Kyle Austin Junghans
Dona Mae Gottsch
Charlene M Hogue
Marie Ann Kaberline
Doris F Graham
Sandra Sue Holdsworth
Katie Reve Kalmer
Charlotte Graham
Dora A Holliday
Jonathan Kampfe
Ross Graham
Evelyn Hooper
Kristi Karr
Esther Toburen Greenegard
Arlene Agnes Hopkins
LaVon E Kats
Jim Grey
Donna Horton
Helen L Kaufholz
Margaret Bayer Grimm
Donald Huddleston
Leo G Kaufholz
Grace Griffis
Joel William Huelsmann
John W Jack Kelman
LaVon Marie Griffith
Katharine (Ryals) Humphreys
Oscar John OJ Keltz
John Grimm
Donald Deviere Hunter
Bill Kendall
Ethel A Guliford
Heather R Hurtig
Jay P Kenney
Vicki Ann Gwartney
Jim Isaac
Jack F Kersting
Gary Haas
Judy Kay Isaac
Donald A Don Kesinger
Robert F Hagans
Stanley Iverson
Robert R Kibler
Louis Dean Hank Hale
Frances Ruth James
Janice Kientz
James E Hall
Richard L Jepsen
Virginia D Kimzey
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Sue Kinnick
Betty Ann (Powell) Lofgreen
Leo J McNeill
Walt Kinsey
Elva Lorenz
Justin Wayne McNish
Janet Kinzler
Loren J Loucks
Anne Louise McPherson
Bert Klingler
Ernie Love
Joe Meier
Richard A Klover
Tracy Michael Loyd
Michael Meier
Gerald E Jerry Knowles
Jerome Lueers
Garry Franklin Melville
Virginia Carolyn (Knauer) Kobett
Lois Lueers
Dean E Metcalf
Takeko Iida Koike
Ernest O Ernie Lukert
Myrna M Michler
Maxine Koon
Garth Lukert
Romaine Marie Millick
Carolee (Orme) Krase
Michael F Lukert
Bryson Mills
Prakash Krishnaswami
Brenda Hemken Lumpkins
Elmer Mock
Donald W Kuite
Debra R Lundberg
Ray Mock
Dale T Lackey
Mark J Lyon
Ruth Mock
Shirley Ann Lakin
Larry Dean Madden
Emily (McKigen) Monitor
Lori D Lamb
Eric Mai
Phil Moore
Georgia K Larmore
Karen J Mall
Lisa Morgan
Vivian Janice Larson
Jim Louis Marchesi
Donald D Morton
Brenda Jean (Odle) Laughlin
James Frank Marr
Marjory Lee (Marvin) Mortvedt
Lucille Leeds
Don Marrs
Stephen Morz
LaVern Charles Leonard
Paul Martin Jr
Anna Moulton
Dwight W Leopold
Daniel Nicolas Nick Mascareno
Hollis G George Moulton
Robert D Lester
Frances L Matteson
Bill Mumma
Harry Levine
Barbara Bobbie Matthews
Richard Munday
Rhoda Levine
Clarence E McConnaughy
Mary Murphy
John P Lignitz
Edward W McCosh
Walter Myer
Rita K Lind
Lucille McCosh
James Taylor Myers
Homer Lindsay
Dennise Ann McCurdy
Glenn Nagel
Marilyn Lindsay
Bruce Lee McDonald
Mrs Glenn Nagel
Dale E Linin
Martha McHenry
Evelyn Maxine Nelson
Roger F Litton
Marty McHenry
John Taylor Nelson
Gary E Livengood
Shirley J McKinzie
John Williams Nelson
Martha A Livesay
Alan Drew McMillan
Laura J Nelson
Jon Ryan Loder
Marvin McMillan
Merle W Bill Nelson
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Rodney A Nemechek
William Arthur Reynolds
Jean Schwerdtfeger
Alan C Newberry
Judy Ribelin
Betty A Scott
Marie Newell
Jack Lee Rice Jr
Doris M Setterquist
Frank Niles
Beth Rich
Clarence Shandy
Hugh Ed Noland
Gary V Riedy
Lee E Shank
Harold L Olsen
Mildred Ringel
Harold G Shankland
Shirley L Olson
Charles Edward Roberts
Mary Elizabeth Betty Shankland
Catherine Elaine Kay O'Mara
L Dean Roberts
Betty Lee Shawgo
Belva Jo BJ Orbison
Loretta Ann Salava Rodriguez
Junior Arthur Shields
John Oswald
Victor Rohling
Jack A Shumard
Lizzie Louvene Pack
Clinton Rollenhagen
Ken Sieloff
Deloma Dee Pangerl
Sandra Ross
Maxine Sisson
Janice Pankratz
Wayne Ross
Willie Sisson
Jack E Park
Renita (Horton) Rothe
Nicole L Sloan
Bonnie Lynn Parker
Celia Rundquist
Cynthia Cindy Smith
Jane Riley Pendry
Jack Runkle
Ida M. (Anno) Hall Smith
Eloyce Pettijohn
Marguerite E Russ
James E Smith
William D Peverley
James Jim Ryan Sr
Lois E Smith
Robert Phalen
Gary Saathoff
Richard Allen Smith
Charles J Pickell
Denise Ann Salisbury
Virginia L Smith
Ruby Pilgrim
Thomas Michael Tom Sarwark
Warren H Smith
Leland Dean Piper
Hazel Irene Sass
Dail Smith's Father
Shelley Coach (Woodar) Poynter
Eugene L Gene Sayler
Hugh E Snyder
Karen E (Jones) Prevette
Juanita Schafer
Jacob Jake Sorch
Cathie Pryor
Glenn K Scheuerman
Carol Sue Sorensen
Myrna Marie Rabe
Kenneth Schmid
Alvena L Spangenberg
Larry Dean Radabaugh
Ralph Schmidt
Patricia Ann Spears
Leola Mae Ramsey
Wanda Schmidt
Charles R Speck
Barbara Rapoza
Paul M Schmitt
Bob St John
Joanne L Reeves
Harold David Schneider
Don Starnes
Rob Regier
Marguerite M Schneider
Don Stehley
Leonard L Renyer
Sally Schroeder
Rudy J Stejskal
James E Jim Resch
Patricia A Pat Schultz
Alan C Stephen
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Sarah Ann Sally Steuart
M Dean Tucker
Joyce R White
Ungela A Strahm
Verlan Tucker
Edwin L White Jr
Patricia A Trish Strickland
Rosemary Twitty
Kathleen J Whittaker
Dean R Stroda
Bernard L Ulrich
Dorothy Wicks
Mildred Leach Stumpff
Alfred Bud Umscheid
Karl Wilhelmy
Delbert J Stumpff
United Commercial Travelers Passed
Marie Wilhelmy
Steve J Upton
Andy Williams
Mrs Delbert Stumpff Catherine A Kay Sultzer Leonard Swallow Paulene Swallow Cecil Jay Swatzell Janet M Sweat Joseph Mark Joe Tappehorn Floyd O Temple Connie Sue Tenbrink Coleen Ruth (Fowles) Terry Jerry Doyle Thomas Kenneth Thompson Wilbur G Bill Thompson Darlene Thurman Lois Tillinghast Jacob Jake D Tjaden Mary Ellen Tomich Ralph Topliff Ernest H Touhey Dale H Tracy Mr Trahan Mrs Trahan Carl Mark Travillion Mary Ann (Faber) Travis Cho Ching Tsen Po Kwei Tsen Doris Tucker
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Rienk R van der Ploeg Janice Elaine Van Tuchelt Sally A Vaughan Deborah Ann Vaught Clifford Veatch Darlene Veh Brian E Vining Ila Vining Dorothy L Voigt Joan P Voth Gladys Ward Henry G Wassenberg Clyde E Wassom John L Watkins Clyde W Watson Susan Waugh Helen Elizabeth (Kidd) Webb John H Jack Weber Maurice J. Weckerling Jean Weeast Ruby Ann Wendling Edward Richard Ed Wentworth Georgia Wertzberger Dorothy Westervelt Mahlon Wheeler
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Richard Dick Wilhelmy Judy (Conrad) Williams Otis Ot Winfough Wayne Winfough Carl Dean Wingfield Wilma Winter Eileen Elizabeth Wirt Joseph Wirt Fred Wiruth Helmut Wituk Earl Wohler Margaret Wolfe Linda Wood Claude L Woodard Gladus Elizabeth Woodside Philip D Woody Woodward Estle Orville Worcester Mary Lou Wright Mariana Wurtz Donnie L Wyant Hildegard Anna Hilda Yadon John E Yoxall
2012 Contributors You have partnered with our scientists and students in their efforts to eradicate cancer. Your support helps them develop a clearer understanding of the basic nature of these complex diseases and address the need for new prevention and treatment strategies. With your help, this research is creating new drug and other therapies in the clinical sector.
Thank you! Individuals Jasmin Patell & Christer Aakerรถy Manhattan Lonnie & Marlene Abel, Garfield Lee & Barbara Abitz, Emmett George & Wilma Ackerman Sabetha Larson Acres, McPherson Dennis & Ilene Adams, Manhattan Jackie Adams, Council Grove Kenneth & Wilma Jo Adams Manhattan Larry & Barbara Adams Council Grove Michael & Alice Adams Council Grove Stephen & Christine Adams and Troy JR & Debbie Adcock, Hiawatha Coburn & Deanna Adkins Janet Marsh & Marsha Grunewald, Green Carol Adolph, Manhattan Carl & Elsie Affolter, Morganville Joseph & Genia Sue Agnew St George Yama Ahmadullah, Arlington, VA Joseph & Shelley Aistrup Manhattan
( Donors are from cities in Kansas unless otherwise noted.)
Douglas & Jan Albrecht, Salina
Mark & Vergie Anderson, Kinsley
Les & Sue Alderman, Lyons
Norman & Malinda Anderson Indianola, IA
David & Melody Aldrich Overland Park
Peggy Anderson, Manhattan
Vernon & Donna Aldrich Molly, Jim, Connie & Arec Aldrich, Council Grove
John Anderson, Sunny102.5fm Rooftop Fundraiser at McDonalds, Manhattan
Lana Alexander
Carl & Rosalind Andreas North Newton
Loren & Donna Alexander Manhattan
Delbert & Caro Anno, Tecumseh
Dell & Joyce Allen, Derby
Kyle Antignini, Bithany, OK
J Robert Allen, Abilene
Steven & Denise Appelhanz Topeka
Joyce Allen, Manhattan Shirley Allen, Coffeyville Dorothy Almquist, La Crosse
Joseph & Daralyn Arata Manhattan
Barbara Arensman Snyder Karmon & Mary Anne Almquist Hutchinson Lindsborg Steven & Deann Armagost Darrel Altwegg, Manhattan Andover Robert & Linda Ames, Chanute
T James & Kathleen Armatys Great Bend
Deanna Amstein & Al Thompson Morgan Armbruster, Manhattan Manhattan Carolyn Andersen & Friends Shawnee
John & Ann Armstrong Parkville, MO
Debbie Anderson, Clifton
Lois Arnold, Fair Oaks, CA
Delbert & Erma Anderson White City
James Arpin, Manhattan
John Anderson, Abilene
Sidney & Emily Arpin Hutchinson Accepting A Challenge 2012
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Tom Arpin, Manhattan
Winifred Barker, Clay Center
Marie Artim, University City, MO Mary Barkley, West Newton, MA Dean & Carolyn Athey Columbus, NE Terry & Janell Atkinson Manhattan Almita Augustine, Salina Andrew & Jackie Augustine Lima, OH Cindy Augustine Kansas City, MO David Simmons & Carol Augustine, Salina Mark & Rebecca Augustine Salina Jack & Lelya Austin South Hutchinson Monty Averite, Clay Center Bob & Becky Avery, Olsburg Steve Baccus, Minneapolis Bob & Gladys Bagby, Hutchinson Betty Lou Bailey, Manhattan Bud & La Donna Bailey Neodesha Barbara Baker, Fredonia Richard & Shirley Baker Manhattan Chuck Jackson & Mimi Balderson, Manhattan
Maurene Barnes, Onaga Mike & Cindy Barnhart Manhattan Robert & Sue Baron Charles City, IA Tim & Cathy Barr, Manhattan Ernie & Bonnie Barrett Manhattan Roger & Janice Barrons Manhattan Todd & Janet Barrows Manhattan Janet Bartel, Manhattan Gailand & Bettye Jo Bartlett Dodge City Charles & Kay Bascom Manhattan George & Roxanne Bascom Kearney, NE Mary Bastian, Coffeyville Sandra Bateman, Wichita Earl & Kathryn Baugher Manhattan Steve & Susan Baxter, Manhattan Brent & Amy Bayer, Manhattan Burke & Margery Bayer Manhattan
LaVerne & Mary Ballou, Delphos Max & Sue Bayer, Manhattan Russell & Kathleen Ballou Manhattan Steve & Brenda Barbour Leawood Patrick Bardsley, Tulsa, OK Donis Barker, Beaumont, CA 44
Lena Beattie, O'Fallon, MO Frances Beaty, Manhattan Steve & Susan Bechard, Clifton Joe & Coleen Beck, Manhattan Charles Becker, Clearwater Darrin Becker, Lenexa
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Robert & Rebecca Beckley Manahattan Harold & Wilma Beckman, Paul, Linda, Susan, Mike, John & Thea, Phillipsburg Peggy Beery, Maize Sandy & Heather Beeser Manhattan Carl & Nicki Behr & Boys St John Gerald Behr, St John Jordan & Kari Bell, Hutchinson Twila Bell, Manhattan Brent & Virginia Benkelman Manhattan Joyce Sue Bennett, Chicago, IL Shirley Benteman, Clifton Bruce & Marilyn Benyshek, Salina Craig & Michelle Beran, Claflin Charles & Dody Berg Westmoreland Eugene & Debbie Berges, Onaga Lyle & Phyllis Berges, Wamego Lavina Berner, Norman, OK Roxie Berning, Marienthal Rick & Melanie Berry, Manhattan C Dean & Patricia Bertholf Anthony A Cory & Anne Bertie Independence John & Coralea Bevan, Newton Kristy Bever, Wamego Shawnna Bieberle, Lyons John & Vicki Bieberly, Manhattan Mary Biehl, Bettendorf, IA
Robert & Charlene Bierly Overbrook Fred & Colleen Biesemeyer Topeka Virginia Bigbee, Manhattan Kristina Bigelow, Manhattan
John & Elsie Bock, Elmdale
Rodney & Sondra Bracelin St Francis
Galen Boehme, Offerle
Dean Bradley, Wichita
Rickey & Lisa Boeschling Waterville
Eunice Bradley, Manhattan
Mickey Bogart, Manhattan
Max & Mark Branfort, Clifton
Don & Rosemary Boggs Walter & Marjorie Bigham, Vassar Manhattan
Roger & Doris Brannan Manhattan
Wilma Bigler, Junction City
Rodney & Beth Bohn, Manhattan Charlotte Brantley, Hays
Dale Billam II, Manhattan
Jack & Dee Bolding, Manhattan
Andrew & Belinda Braun, Russell
Greg & Lorie Billingham Charleston, SC
Jean Boline, Topeka
Sterling Braun, Manhattan
Mark & Karen Boling, Topeka
Gertrude Breault, Concordia
Sarah Boller, Louisville, CO
Mary Bredemeier, Denver CO
Carol Bolyard, Osage City
Carol Bredesen & Family Manhattan
Patricia Binek-Singer, Indianola, IA Don & Helen Bingham, Novi, MI Byron & Donna Bird, Liberal Greg & Alicia Bird, Liberal John Bish, Houston, TX Joyce Bixby, Assaria Jeff & Karma Black, Abilene D Jay & Amy Blackwood Manhattan David Blanchard, Ft Collins, CO Mitch & Shelly Blanding, Lenexa Elsie Blanka, Junction City Elmer & Roxie Blankenhagen Exton, PA Paul & Kathy Blasing, Topeka Earl & Roann Blauer, Hays Terry & Lisa Blide, Hays Larry & Candace Blomenkamp Emporia Debra Blomquist, Salina Hilliard Bloom, Scottsdale, AZ Steve & Pat Bloomfield, Clifton Richard & Cynthia Blount Marion
Betty Book, Manhattan
Roger Brewer, Montgomery, AL
Rosalyn Borchers, Ellinwood
Tharon Brey, Whiting
Gary & Charla Bornholdt Hutchinson
Kyle & Jenny Bridges, Manhattan
Carlos & Mootjarin Borrero Haymarket, VA
Rich & Jean Bridges, Manhattan
Ray & Raena Borth, Leawood Stefan & Katharine Bossmann Manhattan Rheva Boswell, Onaga
Elsie Briscoe, Hutchinson Joyce Brite, Manhattan Craig & Glenda Broadbent Wichita Maryan Brock, Kinsley
Darrel & Dorothea Boutz Manhattan James & Nancy Bowman, Liberal Shane & Misty Bowman, Salina John & Lora Boyer, Manhattan Rob Boyer, Olathe
Barry, Kasee, Brighton & Everett Broeckelman Brooks, Emily, Grant & Finn Broeckelman Robert & Mary, Broeckelman and Family, Wichita Billie Broils, Larned
Benjamin & Carrie Boyle Manhattan
Darrell & Louanna Brooks Manhattan
David & Janis Boyle Raymond, NH Janis Boyle and Stuart, Stacey & Sharon, Exeter, NH
David & Sherri Brown Woodland, CA Greg & Robin Brown, Alta Vista
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Ralph & Anna Lou Brown Mullinville Sue Brown, Manhattan Gregory & Jill Brungardt Berryton Dean & Jan Brunsel Bill & Marilyn Wheeler and Dan & Jo Evers
John & Sandy Butler, Manhattan Lyle & Christeene Butler Manhattan
Ernie & Peggy Chaffain, Hartford
Jaret & Julie Byer, Stafford
Donna Chance, Wathena
Joe Byer, Stafford
Michealine Chance-Reay Manhattan
Kevin & Teri Byrne, Shawnee Brent & Darci Cain, Wamego
Ruth Bryson, Overbrook
Tom & Doris Cain Little Rock, AR
Mike & Shelly Buchanan Manhattan
Pamela Catlin, Lone Tree, CO
D & Jennifer Byarlay, Randolph
Gail Bryan, Livermore, CA John & C Jane Buchanan Orinda, CA
Lawrence & Sherry Casey South Hutchinson
Mac & Andrea Callaham Jr Carlton, GA
Virginia Channell, Loveland, CO Preston & Diana Chapel Manhattan Keith Chapes, Manhattan Larry & Judy Chaput, Clifton
Betty Campbell, Manhattan
Steve Charlander
Orville Buchheim, Topeka
Dorothy Campbell, Yates Center
Rick Charles, Centennial, CO
Frank & Margaret Mary Buchman, Alta Vista
Dorothy Campbell & Family Westmoreland
Harold & Carole Chartier, Clyde
Steven & Barbara Buck Marysville
Matt Cannon, Glendale, MO
Leann Buethner, Augusta
Danny & Donna Carley, Wamego
MM & Muckatira Chengappa Manhattan
John & Lynn Carlin, Manhattan
Bob & Kathy Chesner, Austin, TX
William & Susan Bunyan Dodge City Bradley & Linda Burgess Wamego Orley Burgess, Evergreen, CO William & Doris Burnett Manhattan William & Marva Burr, Kinsley Rosemary Burroughs, Manhattan Stan & Debra Buseman, Riley
Gary & Macel Caplinger, Larned
Carol Chartrand, Olathe James & Nova Chase, Manhattan
John & Sydney Carlin Manhattan Theodore & Judith Christian Garden Grove, CA DJ Carlson Doris Christiansen, and Jerry Carlson, Olathe Thelma Galen, Erma & Edna Columbus Mary Carlson, Osage City Donald Clagett, Manhattan Yolanda Carmichael Scaremento, CA Mary Ann Clair, Lewis Warren & Shirley Carnahan Wamego
Aaron & Mildred Clark, Logan Alan & Sharon Clark, Manhattan
Vivian Bush North Hollywood, CA
Charla Carnes, Parkville, MO
Larry Butel, Overbrook
Kenny Dean & Christine Carter Altoona
Lorena Clark, Junction City
Jean Case, Marion
Gayle Cline, Honoulu, HI
Bernie & Sherry Butler Manhattan C Michael & Connie Butler Manhattan 46
Keith & Joanne Carr, Manhattan
Gregory & Carol Clark Minnetonka, MN Shawna Clarke, Lyons
Mark & Patty Casebeer, Lindsborg John & Annette Cline, Onaga
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Leon Cline, Havensville
Laura Gayle Coon, Edinburg, TX
Raymond Crist, Holcomb
Patrick & Diane Close, Wichita
Dale & Marjorie Coonrod Belleville
Jody Crocker, Manhattan
Donna Coash, Clifton Jim & Sandi Coast, Dodge City Kyle & Glenda Coe, Soldier Valorie Coffland Kansas City, MO Jack & Virginia Colbert Manhattan Dorothy Coleman, Junction City Kristina Coleman, Hot Springs National Park, AR Linda Collins, Manhattan Virginia Colvin, Liberal Don & Mildred Combs Manhattan Alma Compas, Leoti Jon Congleton, Wayne, PA Carol Conley, Woodland, CA Joe & Pauline Conley, Delia Robert & Sue Connelly, Anthony
Norman Cooper, St John
Jay & Virginia Crofoot Lubbock, TX
Earl & Frances Cordell, Soldier
Tyler Crow, Wamego
Elden Cordell Family, Havensville
Charles & Carole Crumbaker Salina
Audrey Jean Cordell's Friends Jean Cordts, St Marys Carolyn Cordwell, Jamestown
Larry & Jackie Cruzan Springfield, MO
Don Corey, Phoenix, AZ
Chris & Anne Culbertson Manhattan
June Cornwell, St John
Satoris Culbertson, Manhattan
Wayne & Nancy Cottril, Topeka Huey & April Counts Jr, Salina
Jack & Karen Cunningham Manhattan
Maynard Cox, Topeka
Leslie Cunningham, Manhattan
Monty & Kelline Sue Cox Woodbine
Dana Custer, Raymore, MO Jewell Cutright, Westmoreland
Robert & Melissa Cox, Manhattan Jamie Dahlen, Manhattan Rocky & Leina Cox, Topeka
Larry & Edie Dahlsten, Lindsborg
Beverly Jo Craft, Kinsley
Brad & Christina Daily, Salina
Charles & Nova Cragg Manhattan
Melvin & Randi Dale, Manhattan
Diane Conner & Family, Leawood David & Daniel Craig, Topeka Gary & Abigail Conrad Howard & Evalina Craig, Kinsley Manhattan Brian & Bonnie Cramer Jill Conrad, Manhattan Concordia Kenneth & Margaret Conrow Andrew Crawford, Overland Park Manhattan Ben Crawford Carole Converse, Larned Mark Crawford, Salina Leo & Sybil Converse, Olsburg Stan Crawford, Overland Park Wayne & Valeria Converse Maynard & Jeanice Cress Manhattan Humboldt William & Carolyn Cook Mel & Karen Creusere Junction City Danville, CA William & Lois Cook, Wamego Sam & Sharon Crissman Kevin & Stephanie Cool, Salina and Family, St John
Glen Dalluge, Decatur, IL Richard Dalton, Benton James & Judy Damm, Larned Rodney & Kathy Damme, Topeka Amy Damon, Manhattan John & Karen D'Angelo, Wichita Tawn Daniel, Sacramento, CA Doyle & Sue Danker, Manhattan Clark & Nancy Danner Manhattan Stanley & Sharon Dardis Woodbury, MN Dennis & Jan Darting Baldwin City
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Raymond & Janet Daudet Topeka
Harvey & LaDonna Demel Decatur, TX
David & Bernice Dauer, Falun
Rob & Mardi Denell, Manhattan
Dirk Daveline, Manhattan
Larry & Margo Denning, Salina
Ivalee & Stacey David, Russell
Patricia Denton, Bendena
Lyman & Myrna David, Lenora
Linda Lukert Devoe & Richard Devoe, Topeka
Victoria Davidson, Manhattan
Eric & Tyna Dorsey, Liberal Bobby & Deb Doudican, Emporia Jerry & Winifred I Dove, St John Darren Dove, St John LeDona Dowell, Narka Elizabeth Doyle, St Paul, MN
John & Bonnie Devore Manhattan
John & Susan Drach, Manhattan
Steve & Ruth Dick, Fresno, CA
Larry & Tami Duch, Wamego
Dean & Marlene Davis, Maple Hill
James & Carolyn Dickson Stafford
Jerry & Debbie Dugan Manhattan
Duane & Pam Davis Westmoreland
Tyrel Lee Tye Dieball's Friends
Jaylene Dumas, Topeka
Larry & Dolly Davis, Duluth
Gary & Linda Diehl, Salina
Roxane Duncan, Osage City
Nathan & Pamela Diekmann Woodbine
Mildred Dundas, Hutchinson
James & Maggie Davie Manhattan Chris & Roxie Davis, Salina
Lloyd & Tamara Davis Dodge City
Geoffrey Digiacinto, Manhattan
Mark & Teri Davis, Manhattan
Lyle & Carol Dixon, Manhattan
Weary Davis, Junction City
Roland & Shannon Doane Fredonia
Jack & Bobbett Davis and Brian, Kevin & Laura, St John
Mark & Amy Dobbins, Olathe
Gary & Kaye Dayhoff, Osage City Gary & Joan Dodd, Junction City Judith De Noon, Olathe Tom & Diane Deaver, Manhattan Stephen & Judith Deghand Topeka
Courtland & Patricia Dodds Climax Springs, MO Lary & Jeanne Dodge, Topeka Orville & Melba Dodson, Onaga
Jody Dreifurst, Columbus, NE
Bob & Linda Dunehoo, Shawnee James & Evelyn Dunham Manhattan Sue Bath Dunn & Tom Dunn Manhattan Kenneth & Mildred Dupree Kinsley Zeke & Tiffany Durr, McPherson Ruth Dvorak, Pratt Robert & Lindsey Dyer, Germany Phyllis Eads, Wichita
Darrell & Eleanor Deibler Manhattan
John & Diane Doehling Manhattan
Lincoln Deihl, Manhattan
Holly Doidge, Richardson, TX
Kevin & Lora Eaton, Topeka
Kerry & Judy Domke, Shawnee
Ken & Cathy Eaves, Larned
Ruth Domme, Kinsley
Douglas & Kirsten Eckard Marlton, NJ
Dale & Helen Delay, Lewis Leonard Delgado, Manhattan Jerry & Donna Dellinger, Howard Bill & Ruth Demain, Peabody Tom & Deb Demanche Republic, MO
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Michael & Jackie Donnelly Manhattan Pat & Wynette Donovan Minneapolis Jane Dooley, Wichita
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John & Jennifer Eastman, Kinsley
Don & Mary Ann Ecker, Wichita John Eckert, Hutchinson Bradley & Hallee Edwards Hiawatha
Carl & Jeanette Edwards Fredonia Morris & Janet Edwards Chapman Peg Edwards, Manhattan Suzanne Edwards, Marion, IA Shirley Ehrlich, Junction City Stephen & Jane Eisenhauer Liberal Brian Eller, Manhattan Robert & Mildred Ellerman Nortonville Pam Ellington, Floresville, TX Craig & Deb Elliott, Sedgwick Dennis & Gwendolyn Elliott Topeka
Henry & Doris Ericson, Ft Scott
Lois Findley, Manhattan
Harold & Beverly Erwin, Augusta Ralph Fine, Junction City Malo & Ravae Eteuini, Manhattan Michael & Barbara Finnegan Manhattan Alice Evans, Hutchinson Leonard & Janet Finney Charles & Bernice Everhart Manhattan Herington Alan & Vickie Fischer, Wheaton Richard & Sharon Evers St Joseph, MO Karla Fisher, Manhattan Dennis & Patsy Ewy, Kinsley
Kenneth & Michelin Fiske, Salina
Lois Faflick, Wichita
Gary & Hope Fitzmorris, Fredonia
Bradley Fagan, Manhattan
Richard & Connie Flammang Climax Springs, MO
Rocky & April Fahey, Clifton Bob Fair, Manhattan Mont & Marsha Fair, Manhattan Helen Fairbanks, Manhattan
Lewis & Crystal Flax, Dodge City Rodney & Sherry Fleming Manhattan Nancy Flentie, Sabetha
Betty Ellis, Wheaton
Jeannine Fairchild, Topeka
Juliavina Ellis, Havensville
Kenneth Fairchild, Vermillion
Mark & Jill Ellner, Manhattan
Joe Fanning, Manhattan
Harold & Nola Elsasser, Clyde
William & Becky Fargo, Colwich
Barry & Catherine Flinchbaugh Manhattan Jane Floersch Colorado Springs, CO Lamberto & Karen Flores, Liberal
Jared & Jayna Elsasser, Manhattan Kay Farley, Manhattan Ron & Tammy Elsasser, Clifton Micheller Fassler, Wamego
John Florez, Newton
Diane Elston, Overland Park
Betty Fay, Manhattan
Dorothy Flory, Nortonville
Scott Emley, Manhattan
Jerry Feeley, Manhattan
Eric & Renee Flott, Emporia
Jeff Endacott, Manhattan
Ron & Renee Fehr, Manhattan
Sylvia Flott, Emporia
Bill & Phyllis Engelbert, Salina
Hurley & Carolyn Fellows Manhattan
Jack & Peggy Flouer, Manhattan
Geary & Linda Engemann Wathena Roger & Jane Engle, Herington Ted & Elna Ensley, Topeka Donald & Phyllis Erickson Manhattan
Sheldon & Wilma Flowers Britt & Camille Feltner, Manhattan Sanibel, FL Lawrence Ferguson, Manhattan Mike & Wanda Flynn, Wichita Roger & Sheryl Ferguson, Reading Tim & Peg Flynn, Goddard Kurt & Susan Folmer, Argyle, TX Steven Ferron, Tescott Leota Figge, Wamego
Peying Fong, Manhattan
Larry & Laurel Erickson Manhattan
Judy Kay (Stowell) Figge's Friends
Cecil & Linda Fordham, Onaga
Tom & Julie Erickson, Clifton
Dan & Becky Filbert, Macksville
John & Carol Fore, Lyons
Gene & Kathy Fordham, St Marys
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Robert Forge, Leavenworth Gerald & Mary Fortier, Milford John Foster, Miltonvale Raymond & Karen Foster Osborne Jerry & Linda Fox, Manhattan Jim & Judy Fox, St John Kevin & Shelley Fox, Larned Ron & Vicki Francis, Topeka Daryle & Marilyn Frank Manhattan Jo Ann Frankforter, Oneill, NE Kay Frantz, Topeka Allan Fredenburg, Brighton, CO Max Frederes, Manhattan Jay & Lynne Fredrickson, Topeka Fred & Jan Freeby, Manhattan Gloria Freeland, Manhattan Fred & Patricia Freeman Manhattan Edward & Margaret Freshnock Manhattan
Mark & Beverly Funke Edmond, OK
Gregory & Jean Anne Gleason Halstead
Steve & Jan Galitzer, Manhattan
Ronnie & Janice Gleason, Offerle
Luis & Irma Garcia Woodland, CA
Virginia Gillett Gleason, Kinsley
Larry & Mary Beth Garner St John Rex & Gloria Garrelts, Lenexa Jane Garrett, Peachtree City, GA Genevieve Gartner, St Paul, MN John & Virginia Garwick Manhattan Violet Garwood, Junction City Jim & Lorraine Gaskell, Chanute Frank Gatschet Manhattan Bruce Gatterman, Larned Norma Gatterman, Larned John & Juanita Gatz, Colby Terry Geisler, Alma Darin George, San Antonio, TX
Edward & Lorita Frey Garden City
Bill & Sandy Giersch, Salina
Max Friesen, Overbrook Nancy Friesen, Stilwell
Scott Giersch, Los Angeles, CA Stan & Lois Giles, Wichita
Tim & Sheri Glliam, Washington Bruce Glymour, Manhattan Ervin & Marleen Gnadt, Alma Hershel & Sondra Goar Burleson, TX Orville & Erma Gobber Manhattan Johnnie & Karen Goddard Ellsworth William Bill Godfrey's Friends Richard & Judy Goehring Manhattan
Bob & Danielle Goodband Manhattan Donald & Eula Mae Goodfellow Lyons
Jeff & Tricia Gill, Manhattan
JD Goodwin, & Peg McElhinney Leawood
Norma Gilpin, Emporia
Ron & Marsha Gordon, Chanute
Edward Fry, Hamilton
Michael & Marian Girrens Wichita
Tom & Angie Fryer, Manhattan
Nadine Girrens, Colwich
Todd & Pamela Fulmer, Wamego Jerry & Nancy Glasgow Shawnee, OK Jon & Mary Funk, Manhattan Kimberly Glathar, Lincoln, NE Robert & Donna Funk Shreveport, LA 50
Rhett Gleue, LeRoy
Ila M (Godfrey) George's Friends Joann Goldstein, Manhattan Troy Gerken, Wichita
Richard Friedeman, Great Bend
Larry & Wanda Gleue, Leroy
Jim & Ruth Goering Eldon George & Family, Lebanon Valley Center
Ed & BJ Frey, Wichita
Pat Frey, Manhattan
Jad & Erin Gleue Simpsonville, SC
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Anita Gore, Salina Kenneth & Mary Goreham and Kevin Wood, Junction City Patrick & Susan Gormely Manhattan Michael & Loretta Gorrell, Salina
S Eugene & Jean Goslin, Dwight Roger & Betty Lou Gossard Coffeyville Harold & Jean Gottsch Hutchinson Govind Vediyappan & Revathi Govind, Manhattan Michael & Bonnie Grabowski Kansas City, MO Connie Gragg John & Mary Lee Graham Manhattan Jymie & Cyrisha Graham Manhattan Phyllis Graham, Shawnee Kathy Grannell, Wamego Mr & Mrs Thomas Granzow Herington Joe & Jane Gray San Francisco, CA Michael & Kathleen Green and Perry Virginia Green, Edna Rocky & Charlene Gregory Cheney Dwight & Debrina Grewing Garden City Laura Leiker & George Griffin Meriden Connie Griffith, WaKeeney James & Mary Ann Grimm Prescott, AZ Angela Grommet, Manhattan Edith Ann Gronquist, Alma Paul & Susan Gronquist, Alma Rod Grosnickle, Shelby, IA John & Elvina Grossnickle, Onaga
Rex & Kairn Grothusen Scott City
Dora Bond & Marge Hammond Augusta
Dennis & Kay Grunewald Wamego
Neva Handley, Onaga
Lance & Mina Grutzmacher, Gina & Ian Roberts and Mitch Grutzmacher, Westmoreland
Roger & Sally Jo Hanhardt, Hays Gary & Donna Hanna, Riley Mary Jo Harbour, Manhattan
Judith Gugler, Manhattan
Vicki Hardaway, Derby
Katherine Guill, Harrisburg, MO
Brian & Jayme Hardeman Manhattan
Scott & Amy Gurtner Dodge City Vicki Ann Gwartney's Friends Galen & Jodee Haas, Clifton Geraldine Habiger, Kinsley
Kevin & Brenda Harden Shawnee Mission Joe & Karen Harder and Family Wheaton James & Jerry Harding Manhattan
Gary & Carolyn Haden Manhattan Angela Hageman, Manhattan
Robert & Cheryl Harding Fredonia
Aneta Hagenmaier, Randolph
Margaret Harenchar, Manhattan
Craig & Nancy Hager, Norton
Robert & Annette Harlan Hanover
Terry & Mary Ann Hager Norton
Edward & Nita Harrell, Topeka
Robbie & Gail Haid, Topeka Darlene Hailey, Goff
John & Maria Harrell Homestead, FL
Karen Halderson Albuquerque, NM
Lyle & Joyce Harrell, Ellsworth
John Hall, Independence
David & Debbie Harris Overland Park
Sharon Harrell, Lindsborg, TX
Kathleen Hall, San Antonio, TX
George & Alice Ham, Manhattan Lavon Harris, Pomona Les & Gwen Harris Robert & Gail Hamilton Westmoreland Edmond, OK Ruby Harris & Family, Topeka Doloros Hamm, Kinsley Frances & Regina Hammerschmidt, Hays
Lauren & Maggie Harrod Yates Center
Ken & Marcia Hammill Woodland, CA
Pat Hartman, Manhattan
Dale & Deanna Hammond Clay Center
Karen Hartner, Manhattan Stan Hartwich, Onaga Accepting A Challenge 2012
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R Clay & Patricia Harvey Topeka
Bryan & Katie Heinrich Manhattan
Betty Haskell, Kinsley
Rockne & Laura Helm and Family Marjorie Heyne, Manhattan Wichita Gene Hickman, Axtell Carrol Niles Henderson, Lyndon Janice Hiebert, Newton Dorothy Hendrix, Topeka Larry & Sharon Hiebert Marlan & Phyllis Hendrix, Wichita Valley Center
Dan & Colette Haskell Great Bend Randy & Lynda Hassler, Salina Lisa Hatcher, Liberal Mark & Michelle Haub Manhattan Gil & Betty Haug, Manhattan
Barbara Heng, Liberty, MO
Sue Hiebert, Wichita
Ronald & Tracie Hengst San Antonio, TX
Eric & Cathlene Higgins Manhattan
Nelson & Dolores Haugh, Wichita Woodrow & Linda Henneberg Wheaton Rudy & Elaine Haun, Manhattan Wil & Anna Henneberg and Boys Michelle Haupt, Manhattan Wheaton Nancy Havenstein, Manhattan Terry & Joby Henning, Ness City Orwin & Eleanor Havenstein Abbie Henry, Kirwin Westmoreland Darryl & Donna Henry, Colby Dale & Morene Havercroft Rich & Sheila Henry, Olathe Hutchinson Landon & Victoria Haydock Ashland
Vera Hays, Ft Scott M Janice Heath, Overland Park Lisbeth Claus & Robert Hector Silverton, OR Bruce & Alona Hedstrom Lost Springs April Mason & Frank Heiliger Manhattan John Heiman, Manhattan 52
Nancy Hignight, Independence Ambrose & Christina Hill Manhattan Jean Bigbee Hill, Manhattan Joleen Hill, Manhattan Rick Hill, Wamego Mrs OG Hill Jr, Dodge City
Ed & Brenda Heptig, Wamego
Mike & Michelle Hilliard and Family, Sedgwick
Donald & Kathy Herde Manhattan JM & Barbara Hayes, Tucson, AZ EG & Stephanie Herl Jim & Kathy Haymaker Overland Park Edina, MN Michael Hays & Janet St Clair Hays, Iola
James & Nancy Hignight Independence
Char Henton, Manhattan
Carol Hayes, Dodge City
Karen Haynes, Kansas City, MO
Larry & Mary Jo Heyka Manhattan
Kenneth Hinnergardt, Dodge City Yasuaki & Tomoko Hiromasa Manhattan
Michael & Linda Herman Manhattan
Robert & Sherry Hirschler Hutchinson
Robert & Cheryl Herman Forney, TX
Rose Mary Hirschler Valley Center
Mary Herold, Chase
Ronald & Bette Hirst South Hutchinson
Charles & Charlotte Herr Manhattan Billie Herrmann, Kinsley Harry Hershey, Holton
Bill & Eleanor Hiskey, Berryton Matthew Ho, Manhattan
Jackson & Janice Hoagland Manhattan Carroll & Velma Hess, Manhattan Brice & Shirley Hobrock Allene Hesseltine, Overbrook Manhattan Charlene Hewitt, Cave Creek, AZ
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Charlene Hodges, St George
Alice Hoover, Junction City
Dorothy Ideker, Kinsley
Edith Hodgson, Little River
Ellen Hoover, Manhattan
Joanne Imm, Phillipsburg
James & Carolyn Hodgson Manhattan
Ernie & Kathy Hoover, Wichita
Donald & Geraldine Ince Manhattan
Loretta Hoerman, Topeka
Glenn & Mallory Hoover Manhattan
Bill & Trudie Hoffman Westmoreland
Michael & Bobi Hoover Manhattan
Derek & Michella Jackson Manhattan
Brandon & Michele Hoffman Manhattan
Marian Hopkins, Manhattan
Randall & Marcella Jackson Clifton
Kay Hoffman, Manhattan Jim & Laura Hohenbary Manhattan LM Holcomb, Onaga Tom & Barbara Holcombe Manhattan Terry Holdren, Manhattan V Dean Holdsworth, Abilene Betty Holland, Arlington, TX Nancy Holliday, Overland Park Don & Judy Hollis, Manhattan Rich & Heidi Holm, Naperville, IL Eddie Holman, Salina Carolyn Holmes, Olathe Terrance & Donna Holmes Omaha, NE Gary & Ann Holthaus, Onaga
Ray & Marci Innes, Olsburg
Theodore Hopkins, Manhattan Jess & Lisa Hopper, White City Kim Horning, Wichita Erick & Karen Horton, Wamego Thomas & Carol Horton, Topeka Bert Horton & Family Council Grove
Ron & Janis Jackson, Oakhill Mike & Elaine Jacobson Kansas City, MO Stepahnie Jacquez, Manhattan Terrie Peterson, Chris Johnson Sandi Steinbach & Heidi Jafferis Geneva Jahnke, Manhattan
Harold & Chrystine Hosey Emporia
Samuel & Mary Jahnke Junction City
Dennis & Patricia Howard Halstead
Bruce James, Manhattan
Roy & Dorene Howard St George
David & Rita Jamison Moundridge
Verona Howley, Clifton
David & Barbara Janssen, Salina
Nathan & Dawn Hoyle, Wichita
Carl Jarrett, Denver, CO
Rob & Megan Huether Ballwin, MO
Kevin & Stacey Jasko, Topeka
Jean Hulbert, Manhattan
Gary & Cynthia Jeffrey, Olsburg
Kim & Helen Hullman, St John
Margaret Crook & Wally Jeffrey Manhattan
Norma Jeanneret, Onaga
Larry & Wanda Honig, Onaga
Robert & Ruth Hulse, Ellsworth
Kenneth & Dorothy Hoobler St Marys
Mark & Susan Hungerford Manhattan
Ed & Katherine Hooper Powell, WY
Melvin & Rae Jean Hunt Manhattan
J Lester & Olive Hooper Manhattan
Virginia Hurtig, Delphos
Ken & June Jennison, Salina Jim & Jean Jensby, Belleville Michelle Jenson, Champlin, NM
Ruth Hooper, Olsburg
Darrell & Connie Hutchinson Georgetown, TX
Sheri Hooper, Manhattan
Michael & Linda Ide, Manhattan
Mary Jessen & Family Omaha, NE Elnora Jinks, Topeka Jim & June Johns, Manhattan
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Charles & Monette Johnson Assaria
Bradley & Dick Johnston Creston, IA
Benjamin & Lindsay Kalkman Gilbert, AZ
Christina Johnson Springfield, MO
Bruce & Kathy Johnston Dodge City
S Willadeen Kamm, Junction City
Diane Johnson Highlands Ranch, CO
Mike & Theresa Johnston and Family, Topeka
Dwight & Roberta Johnson Manhattan
Betty Jones & Opal Clark Leonardville
Helen Johnson, Manhattan
Brett Jones, Manhattan
Jim & Paula Johnson, Salina
Brett & Renee Jones, Liberal
Jim & Tamra Johnson, Lindsborg
C Clyde & Midge Jones Manhattan
Karla Johnson, Manhattan Kent & Sue Johnson Phoenix, AZ
Clara Jones, Fredonia Clif & Kim Jones, Topeka
George & Betty Kandt Manhattan Mike & Linda Kantack, Clifton Norma Karhoff, Emporia Mark & Jayne Karmann Junction City Mickey & Karen Karr, Americus Richard Kary, Olathe Roland & Sandra Kassebaum Berryton
Larry Johnson
Dennis Jones, Manhattan
James & Carol Kaufholz Manhattan
Leonard & Ingrid Johnson Topeka
Elnora Jones, Clay Center
Richard & Viola Kauth, Neodesha
Ivan & Vicki Jones, Frankfort
Lori Kautzman, Yukon, OK
Jeff & Brenda Jones, Olathe
Ron & Eileen Kautzman, Wichita
Joe & Janet Barbara Jones Manhattan
Linda Kearn, Lansing
Mark & Kimberly Jones Ashland, MO
Kay Kelman, Sublette
Lloyd & Marilyn Johnson, Riley Lois Johnson, Wamego Lucille Johnson, Manhattan Mary Johnson, Topeka Michael & Asa Johnson Reno, NV Missy Johnson, Salina
Marlin Jones, Petaluma, CA
Morgan & Lila Johnson, Onaga
Marvin & Myrtle Jones Tonganoxie
Pamela Johnson, Wichita
Russell & Jacqueline Jones, Salina
Paul & Mary Linn Johnson Bendena
Steve & Jeni Jones, St John
Dennis & Susan Keller, Manhattan Heidi Kelsch, Manhattan Ruth Keltz, Wichita Gilbert & Joyce Kemnitz St George Jana Kendall, Beatrice, NE
George & Stormy Lee Kennedy Manhattan Steve & Opal Jones, Manhattan Randall & Kristen Johnson, Derby David & Brenda Juby Penny Kenney, Manhattan Cedar Rapids, IA Rick & Suzie Johnson Craig & Pat Kershner, Manhattan Bella Vista, AR Robert & Ann Judd, Liberal Barbara Keys, Herington Robert & Barbara Johnson LaDonna Junghans, Junction City David & Carol Keyse, Great Bend Manhattan Kenneth & Orcena Jurey, Clifton Sandra Kibler, Prairie Village Robert & Janice Johnson Scott & Sonya Jury Tecumseh Lawrence Kientz, Junction City Kansas City, MO Johnson Cancer Research Donna Kill, Grenola George J Kaberline, Topeka Center's Friends, Manhattan 54
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Karen Kindhard, Emporia
Gary & Sheila Knoll, Topeka
Bob & Gail King, Wamego
Pat & Deb Knox, Clyde
Gilbert & Jean Krouse, Onaga
Douglas & Eileen King, Manhattan Jana Knudsen, Emporia Keith & Marcile King, Kinsley
Bernard & Ann Koch, Wichita
Rosalie King, Manhattan
Tracy & Kim Koegeboehn Council Grove
Hugh & Franklin Kinsey, Troy Kent & Julie Kiracofe, Manhattan Karen Kirby, Topeka Elzene Kirchhoff, Smith Center Suzanne Kirk, Glendale, AZ MB Kirkham, Manhattan Harvey & Janet Kiser, Manhattan William & Mary Kisskeys Circle Pines, MN Tim & Cindy Kite, Onaga Kenneth & Linda Klabunde Manhattan Phillip Klebba, Manhattan Doris Klee, Manhattan Kathern Kleiner, Wamego Deanna Klenda, Marion Matt Klenda, Manhattan Preston & Jeanne Klick Manhattan Becky Klingler, Manhattan
Don & Dale Krouse Westmoreland Dennis Kuhlman Dean K-State Salina, Faculty & Staff, Salina John & Cindy LaBarge Manhattan
James & Susan Koelliker Manhattan
Ed & Elizabeth Tucker and Maria Labbe,Onaga
Gail Koelling, Wamego
Dannie & Linda Lake, Manhattan
Hideo Koike, Houma, LA Eric & Kelle Kolean, Topeka Tim & Amy Kolling, Topeka
Scott Lake, Manhattan Ken & Jane Lamb, Wamego
Pat Kolterman, Onaga
Harold & Madeline Lambert Clyde
James & Emily Komarek, Salina
Gary & Judy Lane, Burlington
Jeff & Joy Konnesky Overland Park
Lance & Michelle Langvardt Clay Center
Stephan & Maureen Konz Manhattan
Bill & Heather Lansdowne Manhattan
Richard & Barbara Koontz North Newton
Paul & Patricia Lapp, Leroy, NY Phillip Larmore, Manhattan
Thong & Michelle Kosak Manhattan
Richard & Anna Larmore Hebron, MD
James & Linda Kotas Overland Park
Chris Larson, Manhattan Dale & Connie Larson, Olsburg
James & Amber Kozak Manhattan
Daryl Larson, McPherson
Leland & Gertrude Kramer Lawrence
Murle & Edna Lassman Carl Junction, MO
Marjorie Kluber, Manhattan
Kate Dafoe & John Krampien Denver, CO
James & Mary Lathrop Junction City
Jerald & Mary Klutzke, Wichita
Ed & Pat Krause, Westmoreland
Buster & Judy Laughlin Sun Lakes, AZ
Gene & Sue Klingler, Manhattan Paul & Carol Klover, Manhattan
Mark Knackendoffel, Manhattan Lester & Donna Krause, Olsburg Robert Knake, Syracuse, NE Mark & Brenda Krause Scott & Nikki Knappenberger Shawnee, MO William & Marjorie Knock Sanborn, IA
Westmoreland
Craig & Debbie Lavoie Loveland, OH Doug Law, Salida, CO
Margo Kren, Manhattan Gregory & Beth Krissek, Wichita
Robert & Fran Lawson Arroyo Hondo, NM
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Colin Leach, Kansas City, MO George & Jeanette Leary North Newton Iona Leatherman, Great Bend Garth & Shirley Lee Junction City Lori Lee, Aurora, CO Norman & Nadine Lee Junction City
Clark & Christy Linders Manhattan John & Mildred Lindholm Manhattan Larry & Connie Lindquist Milford, NE Lynn & Linda Lindsay, Topeka Marilyn Lindsay, Maple Hill Brian Lindshield, Manhattan
Angie Leek
Dan Lindsley, La Jolla, CA
Mick & Barb Leeper, Topeka
Linda Linin, St Joseph, MO
Steve & Sandra Leete, Liberal Nancy Lehman Barbara Lehmberg, North Newton Bill & Barb Lenhart, Clifton Tande Lentz, Manhattan Rustin & Kelly Leonard, Salina Kirby & Joy Lester, Wakarusa Joy Lewellen, Wichita Dave Lewis, Manhattan Jerry & Deanna Lewis Colfax, NC Kevin & Rachel Lewis, Derby Gene & Mary Ann Lewman Elk City Nick & Rosalie Lichter Havensville Parker Liebl, Manhattan Ross & Ashley Lignitz, Manhattan Dingbo Lin, Manhattan Barry & Thelma Linck Havensville Jake & Anita Linck, Onaga Richard Lind, Lawrence
Larry & Randee Loomis Manhattan Darin & Margaret Looper Wichita John & Evelyn Lorenz, Atchison Verle & Linda Lorenzen, Kinsley N Curtis Loupe, Topeka Anthony & Tamara Love Junction City
Craig & Christina Love Manhattan Fred & Janice Link, Twin Falls, ID Doris Liscum, McPherson
Fred & Sharon Lovesee, Kinsley
Mary Lou Little, Manhattan
Pat Lovett, Denver, CO
Rita Littleton, Manhattan
James Lowther, Emporia
Roger Litton's Friends
Darrell & Jean Loyd, Topeka
Elisabet Livengood, Newton
Gentra Loyd, Topeka
Pat & Ed Livengood, Kinsley
Max & Nanyan Lu, Manhattan
Donald & Judy Loberg Manhattan
Bev Lueers, Topeka
Deron Lock, Wichita Bryan & Marcia Locke Junction City Darrel & Mari Loder, Lindsborg Raymond & Sandra Logan Damascus, MD Arnold Lohmeyer, Clay Center Stan & Alice Lohmeyer Clay Center
Esther Lukert, Sabetha L Keith & Grace Lumpkins, Chase Greg & Rhonda Lund, Manhattan James & Lynne Lundberg Manhattan Debra Lust, Germantown, MD Kenneth & Johanna Lyle Manhattan Sandra Lyon, Emporia
Robert Lohse, Topeka
Monty Lytle
Gearldine Long, Raymond
Chih-Ching & Shing Ma Manhattan
Jessica Long, Manhattan Tom & Jan Long, Phillipsburg William & Trisha Long, Greenleaf
Jerry & Sue Long and Family Orival & Jean Linder, Clay Center Clifton 56
Ann Look, Topeka
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Donald & Barbara Mackintosh Holton Alex & Judy Macleod Hutchinson
Keith & Marie Macy, Clay Center Jerry & Sharon Martin and Family William & Marie McConnell Manhattan Manhattan Christina Madden, St George Opal Haden & Adair Martinez Donald & Ann McCord Heather Madison, Ft Scott Clifton Morristown, NJ Ron & Linda Madl, Manhattan Richard & Eileen Marzolf Mark & Shannon McCormick Sue Maes, Manhattan Berryville, VA Olathe Harlan & Mona Magee, Topeka
Brian & Katharina Mascareno Herington Roger & Susan Magnett, Wheaton Daniel Nicolas Nick Mascareno's Jane Magnuson, Franklin, AR Friends John & Sheryl Maguire, Lenexa Mike & Leah Mason, Leawood Harold & Connie Mai Philip & Janet Mathews Garden City Hutchinson Doris Malin, Liberal Ed & Sharon Mauler, Great Bend John Mann, Manhattan Lorilee Maxwell, Kinsley Terry Mann, Martinez, CA Robert & Jan Maxwell, Topeka Dave & Tahnee Maples, Wichita Terry & Ronda Maxwell, Liberal
Bob McCosh, Windsor, CO Donald & Sondra McCosh Oklahoma City, OK Ken & Lylah McCosh, Manhattan Pat & Marilyn McCourt, Onaga Mary Ann McCoy, Manhattan Randy & Camilla McCracken Manhattan Dick & Georganna McCrary Russell
Gisela Marchesi, Junction City
Ernest May, Havensville
John & Karen McCulloh Manhattan
Bret Marcotte, Wichita
Lowell & Janice May, Riley
Anita McDiffett, Alta Vista
Michael Markee, El Dorado
Ted & Martha May, Havensville Mary Jo McDonald, Chapman Ross McDonald Ed & Deanna Markley, Shawnee Bernard & Mary Mayer Westmoreland Gale & Nadine McDougal, Onaga Etheled Marshall, Minneola Fred & Susan Marshall Overbrook
David & Terry Umscheid McAfee, Wamego
Carter McEntee, Manhattan
Larry & Patty Marshall, Fredonia
Quentin McArthur Overland Park
Alice McFall, Manhattan
Roberta Marstall, Manhattan Richard Marston, Manhattan Ila Mae Martin, Topeka
Dan McEntee, Overland Park
Billy & Ruth McBryde, Liberal Glendora McCaddon, Clifton
Jeanette Martin, Lindsborg
Wayne & Bonnie McCandless Manhattan
Jeanne Martin, & Tina Glover Dodge City
Harvey McCarter, Fairview, TX
Paul Martin, Solomon
Dudley & Judy McCaw Manhattan
Stanley & Dorothy Martin Topeka
Richard McChesney, Manhattan
Tamera Martin, Herington
Bob & Nancy McConnell Overland Park
Richard & Betty McGehee Wichita Agnes McGilvray, Salina Gary & Judy McGinness, Topeka Paul & Cathy McGinty, Wichita Sandelle McGriff, Woodland, CA Lester & Susan McGuire, Wichita Ralph & Nolene McHugh Manhattan Patrick & Suzanne McKaig Wichita
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Jack & Carolyn McKain Manhattan
Siegmund & Barbara Meier Manhattan
Dorothy Bowers & Mike Miller Olpe
Ryan McKee, Manhattan
Joe & Darylene Meinhardt Manhattan
Mike & Barbara Miller, Topeka
Doug & Elaine Meloan Manhattan
Steve & Jan Miller, Benedict
Allison McKiearnan, Manhattan
Jerry & Susan Meng, Overbrook
Wayne & Vickie Jo Miller St John
Richard & Marge McKittrick Manhattan
Joseph & Julie Merklin Manhattan
Keith & Connie Miller and Family Great Bend
Kevin & Tammy McKeithan Germany
Tony & Lisa & Lauren McKeown Wichita Joy Mendez, Pittsburgh, PA
Douglas & Carol McLean, Kinsley Jay & Doris Merrill, Manhattan Brady McLeod, Manhattan Martha McLeod, Roca, NE Ted & Freda McMillan Garden City Marilyn Kay McMulkin, Topeka David & Julie McMullen, Salina Adam & Michelle McNabb Manhattan John & Joanne McNair, Lenexa Norma McNeely, Grenola Ruth McNish, Clay Center Tom McNish Highlands Ranch, CO Wanda McVey, Manhattan
Jerry & Jacqueline Mershon Manhattan Bob & Mary Mertz, Manhattan
Randall & Lynette Sue Miller, Peck Tarry & Linda Miller, Garnett
George & Janet Milliken Manhattan Harish & Ved Minocha Manhattan
Harold & Jeanne Mertz Manhattan
Jill Mirts, Manhattan
Joe & Kim Mertz, Manhattan
Jeff & Jacki Mitchell, Liberal
Doug & Gail Misch, Coffeyville
K Ted & Florence Metcalf, Liberal Douglas & Thresella Mitchem Manhattan Helmut & Susan Metzler Pitkin, CO Vernelle Mock, Sabetha Dorothy Meyer, Osage City James & Beth Meyer, Topeka Rich Meyer, Prairie Village Virginia Meyer, Powhattan James & Linda Meyeres, Chase Mary Michels, Clifton
Anita Jane Means, David Smith, Thomas Smith, Robert Means David Miles, Manhattan & Families Daniel Miller, Muskogee, OK Varena Mechsner, Collierville, TN Don & Gailya Miller Florissant, MO Elwin & Virginia Meehan Solomon
Donna Miller, Viginia Water Surrey, United Kingdom Donald & Joann Meenen, Topeka Jim & Irene Miller, Topeka Betty Lou Meier
Gene & Shirley Moherman Manhattan Charles & Grace Monitor Nemours, WV Emilio Montanez, Junction City Beth Montelone, Manhattan Beverly Montgomery, Clay Center Thelma Moody, Topeka Bob & Janis Moore, Iuka Thomas & Annette Moore, Lyons Troy & Carol Moore Santa Fe, NM Philip Moos, Sandy, UT
Jim & Sandra Miller, Toledo, OH Andy & Pat Moran Westmoreland Doug & Jody Meier, Lawton, OK Kenneth & Paula Miller, Wichita Norma Morey, Manhattan Arroyo Grande, CA
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Gregory & Barbara Morgan Junction City Kelly Morgan, Woodland, CA Lawrence & Carol Morgan Clay Center James & Lois Morrison Manhattan Dolores Morton, Larned Karl & Jean Morz, Ames, IA John & Lori Moser, Topeka Mike & Becky Mosier, & Whitney Mosier, Manhattan Don & Rita Most, Onaga Ray & Susan Mueller, Herington Scott Mueller, Granite Bay, CA
Peggy Neelly, Hutchinson
Helen Nielsen, Yankton, SD
Donna Nelson, Lindsborg
Monty & Anne Nielsen Manhattan
Glen & Ruby Nelson, DeSoto Kenneth Nelson, McPherson Kevin & Deirdra Nelson McPherson
Lydia Nieves Yvonne Nitz, Topeka Jere & Carol Noe, Topeka
Linda Nelson, Washington
William & Marian Nolan Scott City
Mickey Sheaks & Mary Ann Nelson, Wichita
Floyd & Billie Jean Nolder Wichita
Nina Nelson, Tecumseh
Gus & Judy Noll, Overland Park
Patricia Nelson, Olsburg Richard Nelson, Springfield, MO Rick & Jalayne Nelson & Alston Parker
Rhonda Nonamaker, Phillipsburg Alan Noraddin, Littleton, CO Pauline Norby, Manhattan
Marjorie Mugler, Hutchinson
Lyle & Ladonna Nemechek Blue Rapids
Dale & Joan Nordstrom Arlington, TX
Bob & Jane Mullen, Manhattan
Larry & Nancy Ness, Manhattan
Vaughn & Susan Nun, Derby
James & Linda Muller, Manhattan Dayton & Wilma Nester Blue Rapids Waunita Mumma, Independence Janis Newberry, Denton, TX Bonnie Munday, Caney Jay Newcomer, Crystal River, FL Larry & Sandra Murphy Manhattan Kathleen Newell, Manhattan
Jim Nunns, Hutchinson
Cody Murray, LeRoy
Michael Oetken, Salina
Pat Murray, Manhattan Subbarat & Asha Muthukrishnan Manhattan Galen & Vi Myers, Mulvane Robert & Eva Myers Granbury, TX Brad Nabors, Fayetteville, AR Jack & Pamela Nabors Manhattan Glenda Nash, Coffeyville Rick & Phyllis Nash, Manhattan Sherrie Nash, Harlowton, MT
John & Staci Newhouse Wellsville
Earldeen & Bonnie Olsen, Clifton
Rachel Nichols, Mount Hope Beverly Nicholson, Wakarusa Deborah Nicklaus, Denver, CO
Brian Niehoff, Manhattan
Vic & Marilyn Oertle and Kipp & Dena, Manhattan
Dennis & Chris Olin Stockton, CA
Michael Tran & T Annelise Nguyen, Manhattan
Pamela Nicklaus, Fairway
Kate O'Brien, Salina
Rosella Ogg, Manhattan
Bob & Mary Lou Newsome Manhattan
Edward & Roselyn Nicklaus Garden City
Tom Nunns, San Diego, CA
Vivian Olsen, Manhattan Martha Ann Olson, Manhattan Shirley Olson's Friends Frank & Coral O'Neill Manhattan Larry & Barbara O'Neill Manhattan Cris Oppert, Knoxville, TN
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Mike & Lorene Oppy, Manhattan Linda & Missy Patton Levelland, TX Harry Orbison, Manhattan Scotty & Karin Patton Rock & Stephanie Ormiston Phillipsburg Kismet Gary & Avelina Paulsen Darlene Osa, Tecumseh Manhattan Tom & Cathy Osborn, Manhattan Patricia Paulson, Wichita Kent & Rebecca Ott, Mulvane Porleow Paynter, Manhattan Paul & Barb Ott, Wichita Carol Peart, Boise, ID Carol Oukrop, Manhattan Ivan & Linda Pechanec, Wichita Don & Judy Owens, Liberal Kurt & Ashley Peintner, Lewis James & Jennyfer Owensby DG & Ila Pelfrey, Rossville Manhattan Mo & Shelley Penny, Hutchinson Madeline Oyola-Cruz Elvin & Kathryn Perkins, Emporia Junction City
Kristin Pfizenmaier, Clay Center Glenn & Janice Phelps Manhattan Duane & Alice Phillips Hutchinson Lloyd & Joann Phillips Bakersfield, CA Katie Philp, Manhattan Margery Pickell, Fredonia Jeffrey & Rachel Pickering Wamego Kirk & Susan Pickett, Wamego Jean Pike, Overland Park Jerry & Merrie Pinick, Havensville
Aurelia Pacey, Manhattan
Albert Perry, Potomac, MD
Bob & Jan Pinsince, Manhattan
Garry & Dona Pack, Wichita
Ruth Perry, Baldwin City
Keith & Sonja Pittrich, Shawnee
Terry Paletta, Topeka
Betsy Barrett & Patrick Pesci Manhattan
Cory & Amy Pladson Clay Center
Ed Peters, Hays
David Platt, Junction City
Matt & Sara Palmatier, Manhattan Larry Pankratz, Salina Janice Pankratz's Friends
Robyn Peters, Lindsborg
Ron & Julia Pape, Manhattan
Alan & Annette Peterson Wamego
Mr & Mrs Albert Park Osage City
Clinton Peterson, Liberal
Noel & Judy Park, Manhattan
Dallas & Susan Peterson Manhattan
James & Mary Parker, Lindsborg
Edna Peterson, Manhattan
Leonard & Eula Mae Parker Manhattan
Gary & Vicky Peterson, Louisville
Dwaine & Kathy Plummer Wamego Lori Poeske, St George Grant Poole, Manhattan Ron & Sue Poor, Anthony Jack Porter, Mount Hope Stephen & Donna Porter Valley Center
Georgia Peterson, Wichita
Betty Portuese, & Family Manhattan
Ed & Virginia Petrik, Topeka
Kit & Lisa Portz, St George
Albert Parnell, Ellinwood
Mary Philp & Jerry Pettle Manhattan
Charles Posl, Liberal
John & Deb Parry, Onaga
Naoma Peverley, Lyons
Pat Patterson, Topeka
Tara Pfaff, Randolph
Om & Sushma Prakash Manhattan
Steven & Rosann Patterson Council Grove
Verlin & Elaine Pfannenstiel Victoria
Robert & Arlene Prall Colorado Springs, CO
Nila Parks, Manhattan Donna Parmiter, Holton
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Roger & Beverly Potter, Emporia
Ron Prentice, Liberal
Kevin Rasure, Goodland
Jean Reiter, Halstead
Kent Press, Overland Park
Verne & Pat Ratcliff, Onaga
Kenneth & Christina Reitz, Hope
Tom Block & Norma Press Block Lake Suzy, FL
Paul Ratzlaff, Moundridge
Roger & Virginia Reitz Manhattan
Sarah Preston, Topeka
Tanner & Ami Ratzlaff Manhattan
Steve & Sandy Preston Manhattan
Stephen & Vicki Rauch Coffeyville
George & Marj Pretz, Paola
Doris Rauhut, Wichita
Lawrence & Barbara Reno Manhattan
Julianne Pribyl, Omaha, NE
Jannessa Rausch, Viola
Allen & Amy Renz, Manhattan
Beverly Price, Leonardville
Richard Rausch, Tecumseh
Traci Reust, Edmond, OK
Mike & JoAnn Price, Liberty
Robert & Edith Rawson, Wamego Rob & Lesa Reves, Westmoreland Barbara Rezac, Emmett Kevin & Sarah Reade, Salina
Ron & Barbara Price, Manhattan
Steven Releford, Manhattan Dolores Renner, Leonardville
Ronald & Karen Reade Hutchinson
Allene Rhodes, Marysville
Gerald Reeck, Manhattan
Donald & Sylvia Rice, Manhattan
Patty Prochazka, Solomon
Dale & Jean Reed, Salina
Edward & Janet Rice, Manhattan
Norman & Eilene Prockish Manhattan
Marjorie Reeder, Gardner
Velma Rice, Topeka
Trevor & Darlene Rees, Emporia
Chris Richards, Overland Park
James & Theresea Reeves Oberlin
Lisa Richards, Manhattan
Lowell & Carol Regehr Manhattan
Ralph & Beverly Richardson Manhattan
Betsey Printy, Junction City William & Belinda Probert Grove City, OH
Bryanna Prockrandt, Manhattan Karlene Propst, Salina Tom & Debby Pufahl, Berryton Spencer & Marilee Puls Manhattan Ernest & Connie Purling Colorado Springs, CO Leonard & Sharon Purvis Manhattan Robert & Stacy Pye Woodland, CA Dorl & Betty Rader, Larned Bill & Linda Raine, Topeka Kelly Rains, Wichita Scott & Gay Ramsey, Lenexa Lindsay Randall, Manhattan Mott & Delois Randle, Wichita
Betty Rhodes, Concordia
Dan & Kathy Richardson, Topeka
Randall & Cheryl Regehr, Wichita Kathy Richter Douglas & Debra Regester Mel & Ellen Richter, Great Bend Manhattan Raymond & Shelley Rickstrew Les & Sandy Regier Belvue Overland Park Clayton & Sherry Ridder, Olsburg Randy & Juli Regier Lutie Riedel, Hays Overland Park Wayne & Theresa Rieschick Rob Regier's Friends Soldier Laurene Reimer, Buhler La Moyne Riffel, Manhattan Robert & Rosemarie Rein, Larned Don & Sharon Riffey, Wamego Arnold & Christine Reinert Jack & Kay Rigdon, Tecumseh Lindsborg Loren & Kyanna Reiswig Manhattan
Larry Riley, Manhattan
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Lloyd & Mary Ringel, Havensville Hazel Rogers, Junction City
Jack & Jenney Ryan, Manhattan
Samuel & Verta Riniker Manhattan
Jim & Sue Ryan, Manhattan
Rita Rinkenbaugh, Coffeyville Richard & Clare Rippel, Wichita Drs Ripple & Liebl PA Dodge City Kirk & Carol Robb Westmoreland
Irene Rogers, Junction City
Jim & Susan Rogers, Manhattan Phil & Arika Ryan, Manhattan Ken Rohr, Hays
Tim & Karen Ryan, Manhattan
Allen & Glenda Rokey, Sabetha
Mary Joan Sage, Phillipsburg
Jim & Cibyl Ronen, St John
Bob & Kathy Sailors Overland Park
Janice Rood, Leonardville Jim & Helen Rose, Onaga
Marilyn Robbins, Havensville
Judy Rose, Manhattan
Kevin Robel, Manhattan
Dewayne & Faith Rosson Welch, OK
Louis & Rosine Robert Osage City James & Teresa Roberts Manhattan Barbara Roberts, Apopka, FL Carolyn Roberts, Manhattan Joy Roberts, Manhattan Donald & Jean Robertson Fredonia Brett & Tracy Robinson Manhattan Warren & Colleen Roblyer Manhattan Jeff & Tammy Rock, Colwich Maribeth Rodriguez Woodland, CA Stella Lee & Jeroen Roelofs Manhattan
Dorith Rotenberg, Manhattan Jeff & Sandy Roth, Ellinwood
Dennis & Susan Rogers, Topeka
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Trudy Salsberry, Manhattan Jack & Arvilla Sampson Hutchinson Anthony & Claire Sapienza Union City, CA
Dr & Mrs Scott Rottinghaus New London, CT
Robert Sawyer, Manhattan
John & Cecelia Rougas Liverpool, NY
Conrad & Susan Sayson Manhattan
Robert & Sandra Rowe Osage City
David & Lori Schaller, Kechi
Laura Sayler, Ft Collins, CO
Joe & Kathy Rudd, Fredonia
Robert & Daisy Schalles Manhattan
Michael & Cindy Ruggiero Santa Clara, CA
Cindy Schauf, Colwich
Grace Runkle, Topeka Nina Rusco, Clifton Dan & Janelle Russell, Manhattan
David, Shennie, Davy & Doug Russell Harold & Kathy Roesler, Rose Hill Hazel Russell, Eureka Carmelle Rogers Dan & Bev Rogers, Manhattan
Kenneth & Betty Sallee, Troy
Loubna Tazi & Stefan Rothenburg Pauline & Gina Sapp, Grove, OK Manhattan Barry & Molly Sarvis, Manhattan Jerry & Carolyn Rothfuss Tex & Linda Sato, Pearl City, HI Clay Center
Wayne Roesener, Manhattan
Owing Mills, MD
Jack & Sandi Salava, Manhattan
Janelle Russell, Manhattan Phillip & Jacqueline Russell Manhattan Ron & Connie Russell, Wichita
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Bob Schaut Gerald Scheid, Lyndon George Schellenberger Richard & Barbara Schesser Manhattan Lavina Scheuerman, Bison Justin & Megan Scheve Manhattan Roger Schilowsky, Haslet, TX Jay & Carolyn Schlegel, Wichita
Brent & Tabitha Schlegel and Family, Onaga
Harlan & Colleen Schriner Lincoln, NE
Gene & Janice Sharp Valley Center
Claude & Agnes Schlink Overland Park
Jeff Schrock, Jeffersonton, VA
Brian Shaw, Garden City
Mark & Judy Schrock, Hazelton
Ed & Connie Shaw, Topeka
Larry Schroeder, Frankfort
James & Laverna Shaw Jr Hutchinson
Sheri Schlotfelt, Coffeyville John & Joanne Schlup Manhattan Chester & Deborah Schmidt Arlington Donald & Jeane Schmidt, Offerle Kristy Schmidt, McPherson Ruth Schmidt, Hesston Robert & Helene Schmitz Tulsa, OK Harold David Schneider Ken & Joan Schneiker, Olmitz Margaret Schnoebelen, Kinsley Eric & Kristin Schoeff Columbus, OH Robert & Evelyn Schoeff Manhattan Cynthia Schoeppel Alexandria, VA Jack & Sylvia Schonberner Junction City David & Bernice Schoneweis Manhattan Melvin & Verlaine Schooler Logan
Melissa Schroeder, Topeka PK Sauder & Judy Schroeder Emporia Rick Schroeder, Manhattan
Bob & Becky Shawgo Lakeville, MN Bud Shawgo, Manhattan
Mary Shawgo, Lamoni, IA Ray Schumaker & Kari Shumaker Steven & Mary Shawgo Fullerton, CA Manhattan Janet Schurle, Manhattan Donald & Elaine Shea, Manhattan Dale & Patricia Schurr, St George Mark & Debra Shelly, Bel Aire Mark Schwartz, Topeka Marilyn Sherman, Hutchinson Randell Sedlacek, Roeland Park Lavonne Shillington, Manhattan Chuck & Nancy Seel Johnston, IA
Andrew Shimon, Junction City Alan & Marilyn Shineman Manhattan
Terry & Janet Seematter Manhattan Brad Seibel, McPherson
Terry & Kathy Shinkle Clearwater
Greg Seibel, Emporia
Eldon & Shirley Shippy, Hope
Donna Seidler, Manhattan Dennis & Ada Seifert, Topeka
Kevin & Teresa Shippy Manhattan
Timothy & Machelle Seiler Lees Summit, MO
James Shirley Colorado Springs, CO
Larry & Susan Seitz, Manhattan
Vern & Helen Shoemaker Cawker City
Richard & Kathleen Selig Berryton
James Shoriak, Whiting, IN
Barbara Schoonover, Ft Scott
Ben & Florene Short, Kinsley
Mark & Anita Selph Litchfield Park, AZ Jim & Linda Schottler, Manhattan
John & Linda Shostak, Manhattan
Dean & Marjorie Schowengerdt Wamego
Doris Setterquist, Manhattan HL & Carolyn Seyler, Manhattan
J Kenneth & Susan Shultis Manhattan
Jacquelyn Schrag, McPherson
Leona Shandy, Leonardville
Dara Shumard, Wichita
Barbara Schreiber, Topeka
Rix & Phyllis Shanline, Manhattan Paul Shumard, Chicago, IL
Pauline Schreiber, Novi, MI
Ernest & Irene Sharp, Clay Center Ross & Faye Siegle, Manhattan Accepting A Challenge 2012
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Robert & Carol Sieker, Chase
Eleanor Snelling, Wichita
WA & Diana Stapleton, Lewis
Jane Sieloff, Manhattan
Dean & Marcia Snepp, Topeka
Dally Sierra, Junction City
Larry & Susan Snepp, Topeka
Lois Steed & Gary Steed Plano, TX
Shirley Sikes, Tucson, AZ
Bill & Naomi Snyder, Emporia
Tom Silvey, Hamilton, MO
Bob & Nancy Snyder, Manhattan
Jesse & Beverly Simms Warsaw, MO
Edna Snyder, Junction City
Chris & Ann Marie Sims McKinney, TX Donald Skinner, Leawood James & Denice Sledd, Chase Nicole Sloan's Friends Francis & Henrietta Small Junction City Lloyd & Margaret Smelser McLouth Daniel Smith, Manhattan Dorothy Joy Smith, Marysville Doug & Mary Smith, Larned Duane & Lois Smith, Burlington Icel Smith, Miltonvale Jerry & Marlene Smith Junction City
Michael & Jennifer Steede Fairbanks, AK
Leah Sobba, St George
Rick Stefani and Phyllis, Steve, Randy & Ray Stefani Cedar Rapids, IA
Steve Sobba, Glendale, CA
Cynthia Steffan, Lyons
Eldon & Karen Solt, Wamego
Tyson & Kala Steffen, Larned
Linda Sorell, Manhattan
Don & Cheryl Stegman, Lyons
Peggy Souder, Newton
Judy Stehley, Manhattan
Russell Soupene, St George
Lisa Stei, Wakarusa
Rob & Jennifer Sowers Dodge City
Alan & Cynthia Stein, Great Bend
Clifford & Karen Spaeth Manhattan
Robert & Kathy Steiner, Sabetha
Phil & Cathy Spaniol, Katy, TX Elmer & Ethel Sparke, Kinsley Kenneth Specht, Randolph Phyllis Speck, Pocahontas, AR Brian & Mary Spooner Manhattan
Hank & Diane Steinbrock, Clifton Homer Stephen, Lincoln, NE Gary Stephens Gary & Brenda Stephens Manhattan Thad & Diana Stephens Overland Park Jonathan Stepp, Mission Hill
Joseph & Beverly Smith Independence
Phil & Grace Springer, Onaga
Andrew Sterner, Littleton, CO
Jon Srna, Manhattan
Bob & Kathy Stevens, Manhattan
Kent & Eloise Smith, Burlington
Paxson & Kelly St Clair, Leawood Jeff Stevens, Overland Park
Robert & Linda Smith, Manhattan Melvin & Dana Staatz, Manhattan Paula Stevens, Manhattan Steven Smith, Larned Rayburn & Anna Lou Stadel Verl & Betty Stevens, Manhattan Westmoreland Suzanne Smith, Alta Vista Josephine Stiles, Great Bend Tim & Rhonda Stadel Randy & Deb Smith and Family Larry Stilwell, White City Westmroeland Berryton Nichole Stoddard, Wamego Bruce & Leslie Snead, Manhattan Warren & Mary Lynn Staley Edina, MN E John Stonner, Lenexa Clarence & Janice Sneath Bill & Rae Stamey, Manhattan Wesley & Nancy Stotler Kanopolis Manhattan John Stanesic, Junction City Joannie Sneed, Lake Quivera
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Joseph & Mary Lea Stout Cottonwood Falls
Kevin & Jill Swenson New Cambria
Matthias & Dorothy Strahm Morristown, TN
Leon & Janet Sylvester, Wamego
A Mark & Toni Stremel Manhattan John & Sandra Stricker, Russell
Roberta Thimmig, Brighton, CO
Lyle & Betty Sylvester Clay Center Ron & Karolyn Tacha, Manhattan
Janice Thoben, Jetmore Delmer & Judy Thoman, Wichita Gail & Susan Thomas Clay Center Rick & Lori Thomas, Ellinwood
Carrie Strimple, Coffeyville
Glenn & Kathryn Tague Tucson, AZ
David & Susan Stroberg Hutchinson
Darryl & Diane Talbott Marquette
Rosemary Stroda Cocoa Beach, FL
Bob & Candice Thomas and Lynn, Rita, Lyman, Julie and Larry Jo and Families
Masaaki & Pamela Tamura Manhattan
Barbara Thompson, Ellinwood
Don & Rotha Strong, Offerle
Tanya Tappehorn Bartlesville, OK
Doug Thompson, Chapman
Daryl & DeAdre Strouts Manhattan
Sherry Thomas, Buena Vista, CO
Dick & Julie Thompson, Almena Eleanor Thompson, Sabetha
Rob Tasset, Dodge City
John & Carol Stubbs, Topeka
Megan Tate, Manhattan
Donavan & Marla Stucky, Salina
Brent & Jamie Thurman Taylor Overland Park
Mr & Mrs Robert Stumpff Springfield, VA Kenneth & Florence Stuver Topeka Qian Qian & Xiaoyu Su Manhattan Thomas Sullivan, Phillipsburg Arlan & Carol Sump, Clifton Susan Sun, Manhattan Kenneth & Dala Suther, Blaine
DeWayne & Kathryn Taylor Manhattan
Kent & Patricia Thompson Overland Park Robert & Jeannette Thompson Topeka Don & Joan Thomson, Manhattan Barbara Thorson, Lindsborg
John Taylor, Hays Sandra Taylor, Norman, OK Edward Teaford, Manhattan
Tom Tilden, Overland Park John & Deb Tillinghast, Clifton Henry & Phyllis Tillinghast Jr Ottawa
John & Martha Templeton Anthony
Richard Todd, Manhattan
Wayne & Marla Terpening Houston, TX
Frank & Judy Toman, Ellsworth
William Sutton, New Orleans, LA Carol Terry, Salina
John & Marilyn Tomich Manhattan
Ella Swain, Marion
Myrtle Teske, Onaga
Arbutus Topliff, Goodland
Linda Swank, Austin, TX Lloyd & Norma Swart, Oakley
Harold & Ramona Tessendorf Onaga
Daniel & Betty Townsend Garrett Park, MD
Glen & Cathy Swartz, Alta Vista
Don Tharp, Wichita
Amber Track-Moore, Topeka
Linda Sweany, La Harpe
Dean & Mary Thibault Manhattan
Doris Tracy, Scottsbluff, NE
Steve & Maureen Thien Manhattan
Tim & Michelle Traxson, Edna
Ron Sweat, Manhattan Patricia Sweeney, Abilene
John Travis, Kansas City, MO
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Tyler & Rebecca Traxson Manhattan
John Vanier, and John, Marty & Bob, Salina
Lonnie & Jan Tremblay, Clyde
E Daniel & Ronda Vannucci Woodland, CA
Tony & Elaine Trenkamp Spearville
Karlene Varnadore, Wamego
Bill & Marlene Trenkle Jr Leawood
Robert & Libby Vathauer Manhattan
Glen & Virginia Trogdon Grenola
Willie & Elizabeth Vaughan Winfield
Franklin & Tina Trudo, Wamego
Gavin & Kylie Vaughn Columbia, MO Janelle Trummel, Westmoreland Darren & Trudy Vaupel, Salina James Morris & Caroline Tsen San Francisco, CA
James & Patsy Tubach Manhattan
Joyce Kay Neville Waite George & Jacqueline Waitt III Wichita David & Elizabeth Walker Fredonia James & Patty Walker, Concordia Marshall & Donna Walker Colwich Jeff & Jennifer Walters Manhattan John & Marlyn Walters Manhattan
Chuck & Fran Veatch, Manhattan Alan & Lila Waltner, Kingman Julie Veatch, Lenexa
Ralph & Catherine Ward, Onaga
Randall & Susan Tucker, St John
Laird & Brandy Veatch Manhattan
Logan Wark, Manhattan
Tom & Marilyn Tucker The Woodlands, TX
Blake & Andrea Veenis, Wichita
Ruth Turnbull, Eskridge Dale & Eleanore Turner Salem, OR Jim & Martha Turner, Olsburg
Alvin & Mary Veesart, Clifton Darron & Dawn Veh, Hutchinson Lee & Ann Vendig, Dallas, TX Robert & Jean Venneberg, Onaga
Robert & Nelda Warnica Manhattan Jim & Karen Wasko Hammond, IN Tim Wassom, Sioux Falls, SD Betty Waters, Junction City
Joyce Waters, Kansas City, MO Brandon Vering Sr & Employees Joseph & Tongta Watson Greenleaf Doris Twitchell, West Linn, OR Manhattan Peggy Verschelden, St Marys Jelinek Tyson, Iola Lois Watson, Scottsdale, AZ Bernard & Rosalie Uhl, Wakarusa Cecil & Patsy Vining, Richmond Wanda Watson & Jeffrey Jerry & Sharon Volkman Gladys Ulrich, Gastonia, NC Jetmore Woodbine Mary Ulrich, Russell Susan Watt, Wamego Bill & Nancy Volkmann Pat Umscheid, Manhattan Gary Waugh, Salina Manhattan Arlyn & Jo Ann Unrein, Russell Fred & Mary Weatherbie Eileen Voth & Jan Voth Ft Morgan, CO Max & Lynn Urick, Manhattan Ellinwood Linda Weber, Longmont, CO Paul Van Nostran, Manhattan Terry Wages, Topeka Julie Tweedy, Kirwin
Rod Van Ormon, Ellensburg, WA Alan & Marilyn Wagner Manhattan Jack & Donna Vanier, Brookville Mary Vanier, Manhattan
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Dale & Mary Lou Webster Manhattan LeRoy & Verla Webster Westmoreland
Dorene Weckerling, Manhattan
Keith & Sheri Westervelt Manhattan
Paul & Barbara White, Byers, CO Jerry & Jeny Williams Mobile, AL Steve & Susan White, Manhattan Larry & Ruth Williams Warren & Candace White Manhattan Manhattan Nancy Williams, Manhattan Warren & Jean White, Norton Robert & Diana Williams Michelle White Godinet Manhattan Manhattan Sande & Shelly Williams David Whiteside, Overland Park Junction City Gary & Darlene Whitlock and Stephen & Marilyn Williams Lauren, Dennis & Becky Kansas City, MO Stuffer, Silver Lake Rochelle Neville Kim Whittington, Creston, IA & Don Williamson, Wichita Peg Wickersham, Newton Richard & Ellen Willis, Wichita Mike Wickly, Overland Park Kim Wilson, Fall River Darren & LuAnn Wicks Michael & Camilla Wilson Hutchinson Wichita Irene Widmer, Coffeyville Mitzie Wilson, Manhattan Roger & Lana Wiehe, Basehor Sean Ashley & Grier Wiltse Jacque Wiens, Lyons Mary Wiltzius, Clifton James & Betty Wild, Manhattan Beth Winans, Overland Park Earl & Lois Wiles, Leoti Brent & Carrie Winans Gene & Phyllis Wiley, Manhattan Dodge City
Jane Westfall, Manhattan
Wanda Wilhite, Overbrook
Byron & Bev Winans, Dodge City
Isabel Wheat, Emporia
Dana Wilkening Commerce City, CO
Rachel Winans, McPherson
Wilma Weckerling, Mission Francis & Mary Wehner Colorado Springs, CO Roger & Jeanene Wehrbein Plattsmouth, NE Mark & Betti Weiss, Manhattan Aaron & Helen Weller Manhattan Donald & Norma Wells Gering, NE Ruth Welti, Manhattan John & Susan Wempe Little River Aaron & Tiffany Wertenberger Clay Center David & Denise Werth, Salina William & Joan Wertzberger Georgetown, TX E Ben West, Manhattan Louellen West, Manhattan
Tom Colonnese & Alison Wheatley, Manhattan Dennis & Marsha Wilkening Hutchinson Patty Wheeler, Caney Cody & Shelda Wilkinson Vince & Pam Wheeler, Wichita Tuscola, TX Carl & LaJean Whitcomb Mary Wilkinson, Manhattan Stillwater, OK Scott & Fran Willbrant Alan & Patty White Manhattan Overland Park Darrell & Alvalene Williams Emily White, Kinsley Osage City John White, Belleville Eugene & Carol Williams Manhattan
Delvin & Delores Winfough Manhattan Lavena Winfough, Havensville Vinita Winfough, Havensville Mary Wingate, Ft Collins, CO Britt Winte, Newtown Square PA Dave & Julie Winter, Manhattan Donald & Betty Winter Manhattan Don & Treva Wiruth, Tulsa, OK
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Mason Wolfe, Monument, CO Fred & Nancy Wolfe Monument, CO Larry & Sandra Wolfram, Liberal Alan & Karen Wondra, Wichita Bob Wood James Wood, Ogden Ronald & Audrey Wood Solomon William & Marla Wood Junction City Joe Ann Wood Moore Manhattan
Philip & June Workman Burlingame
Clarence & Joann Zarger Manhattan
Larry & Rhonda Wray, Salina
Allen & Carol Ann Zimmerman Sublette
Keith & Sue Ann Wright Manhattan M Franklin Wright, Kiowa
Harry & Linda Zimmerman Manhattan
Lynn Wrosch, Onaga
Jerry Zimmerman, Sterling
Verl & Kristine Wurtz Columbus, NE
Pam Zipfel, Wichita
Marianna Wurtz's Friends Donnie & Laura Wyant Junction City
Anna Zolkiewska & Michal Zolkiewski Manhattan
Jatrice Wyatt, Oalthe
Bob & Kathy Zweifel, Waldo
Wanda Woodard, Manhattan
Stephen Wyly, Blue Springs, MO
John & Patricia Woods Manhattan
Douglas Wynn Garden Grove, CA
Kenneth & Pamela Woods Manhattan
John Yadon, Manhattan
Arlys Zoellner, Manhattan
Chris Yao, Plano, TX
Ray & Muriel Woods, Manhattan Gary & Susan Yenzer, St George Billie Woodward, Manhattan
Gary & Miriam Yonkey, Wheeler
Joyce Woodward, Manhattan
Cletus & Evelyn Young St George
George & Jan Woodyard, Riley Dave & Julia Woolfolk Manhattan Erma Woolsey, Darien, GA Ronald & Claudia Worcester Olathe
Carol Yoxall, Woodston
* Donors are from cities in Kansas unless otherwise noted.
Eldon & Dorothy Zabel Westmoreland Robert Zahner, Prairie Village James Zamrzla, Russell
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FUNERAL DIRECTORS Funeral directors often assist families in sending memorial donations to the center. This service makess an important contribution to the continued success of our researchers. THANK YOU!
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Companies providing matching contribution Some companies will match your charitable contributions. We thank these companies for supporting their employees' philanthropy. Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL ATI, Leawood Conoco Phillips, Houston, TX Entergy Services Inc, New Orleans, LA
Merck Partnership for Giving Whitehouse Station, NJ Pfizer Inc, Princeton, NJ Thrivent Gift Multiplier, Princeton, NJ
Kansas Farm Bureau, Manhattan
Businesses & Organizations 2nd Grade Teachers, Schweinfurt Elementary School, Germany
Cigarettes 4 Less Inc, Kansas City, MO
30 Infantry Division Auxiliary, Manhattan
City of Topeka, Topeka
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AG By Air Inc, Minneapolis American Legion Auxiliary #17, Manhattan Animal Care Clinic, Harlowton, MT
Citizens National Bank, Greenleaf Clare Generator Service Inc, Salina Cline Realty & Auction LLC, Onaga Conwell Management Company LLC, Topeka
AW & Nellie B Armstrong Foundation, Phillipsburg Crop Management Inc, Macksville B & B Redimix Inc, Stockton D & I Rentals, Manhattan Bayer Construction Company Inc, Manhattan Beta Sigma Phi Sisters, Manhattan
Dental Associates DDS, Manhattan
BG Products Inc, Wichita
Dick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury Inc, Manhattan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Topeka
Diedrick Farms Inc, Tescott
Blueville Nursery Inc, Manhattan
Dolechek Trucking LLC, Claflin
Boy Scout Troop #52, Topeka
Douglas County Bank, Lawrence
Briggs Auto Lane, Manhattan
Edward Jones, Maryland Heights, MO
Brooks & Olson, Liberal
Elite Motors LLC, Liberal
Buchman's Double B Ranch, Alta Vista
Endacott Lighting, Manhattan
Buckeye Burritos, Abilene
Enterprise Holdings LLC Goup 51EE, Wichita
Butel Farm Inc, Overbrook
Farmers State Bank, Holton
C Bar H Farm & Home Do It Best, Garden City
First Financial Bank, Whiting, IN
Central Kansas AG Aviation Inc, Herington
First National Bank, Mount Hope
Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman
Flinthills Touring A's Model A Ford Club, Topeka
Christian Women Fellowship, Onaga
Frank Bergman Elementary Super Leaders Manhattan Accepting A Challenge 2012
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Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2468, Manhattan Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #830, Junction City Fredonia HS, Fredonia Gamma Resources Inc, Liberal Gerald Company, North Las Vegas, NV Gorges & Company, Wichita Grand Mère Development, Manhattan Griffith & Blair American Home, Topeka Halderson Farms, Manhattan
Lee's Christmas Trees, Junction City Liberal Animal Hospital, Liberal Mainline Printing Inc, Topeka Manhattan Breakfast Optimist Club, Manhattan Manhattan Coin Club, Manhattan Manhattan HS Booster Club, Maize Manhattan HS Lady Indians Basketball Team Manhattan Manhattan Town Center, Manhattan Manhattan/Ogden USD 383, Manhattan
Harper County Register of Deeds, Anthony
Manhattan/Wamego USBC WBA City Bowling Tournament, Wamego
Harry's Restaurant, Manhattan
Marr & Company PC, Kansas City, MO
Hartland Hearing Care Centers, Manhattan
Max Fitness, Manhattan
Hospice of Green Country Inc, Tulsa, OK
McDonald's, Manhattan
Independence HS, Independence
Medical Center Pharmacy, Dodge City
J & C Imaging Inc, Manhattan
Miller Mortuary, Liberal
J Glaves Attorney At Law, Wichita
Mission Towers Sunshine Club, Topeka
Jefferson Elementary School, Ft Riley
Morton County, Elkhart
Kansas District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Topeka
MSHS Booster Club, Maize
Kansas Napus Chapter #13, Burdett
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Chapter 537, Huthchinson
Kansas Organization of Recyclers, Stockton Kansas Society of Land Surveyors, Andover Kansas State Alpha Kappa Psi-Bussiness Fraternity Manhattan Kansas State Army ROTC, Manhattan Kansas State Cats For A Cure, Manhattan Kansas State Dept Agronomy, Manhattan Kansas State Salina, Salina Kaw Valley Rodeo Association, Manhattan
N Zone Sportswear, Manhattan
National Association of Lettter Carriers Branch #201, Wichita New Beginnings Hairstyling Salon, Manhattan Nunns Construction Inc, Hutchinson Olson Ranch, Lost Springs Onaga Herald Inc, Onaga Onaga Historical Society, Onaga Onaga Pharmacy, Onaga Our Community Spouse's Club, Ft Riley
Konza Kamper Sams, Manhattan
Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, Topeka
K-State Credit Union, Manhattan
Phi Eta Sigma, Manhattan
Ladies Auxiliary VFW #1786, Manhattan
Phi Omega Pi-Study Club, Marysville
Larson Acres, McPherson
Phillips Seed Farms Inc, Assaria
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Pizza Hut, Manhattan
Thompson Law Office, Chapman
Positive Air LLC, Manhattan
TM Holdings Inc, Topeka
Pretz Farms, Paola
Town Realty, Windsor, CO
Professional Planning Services Inc, Manhattan Public Accountants Association of Kansas, Salina
Tri County Special Education Cooperative Independence
Raupe Sales Company, Haysville
Truck Parts & Equipment Inc, Wichita
Riley County Clerk's Office, Manhattan
Truist Inc, Washington, DC
River Creek Farms, Manhattan
Trust Company of Manhattan
RM Baril General Contractor Inc, Manhattan
Two West Inc, Kansas City, MO
Robel Graphics, Manhattan
United Commercial Travelers Council #626 Manhattan
Rocking M Radio Inc, Manhattan Schram Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc, Manhattan Schweinfurt Elementary/Middle School Social Club, Germany
United Floor Company, Colorado Springs, CO Vanier Family Foundation, Salina Wagonear's Camping Club, Topeka
Sellers Equipment Inc, Salina
Wanamaker Elementary School, Topeka
Shinkle Family Services LTD, Clearwater
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater
Shred-It, Olathe
Welcome Club, Manhattan
Smelser Construction, McLouth
Western States Fire Protection Co Centennial, CO
SMH Consultants, Manhattan Smoky Valley Chiropractic PA, Lindsborg Southeast of Saline Jr/Sr HS,l USD #306 Gypsum Spencer Wernli Financial Consultants Inc El Dorado
Wheat State Campers, Hutchinson Wichita County Senior Citizens Board of Directors, Leoti Wise Equipment Co, Springfield, MO Wood Enterprise, Ogden
Spur Land Inc, Garden City
Woodland Joint USD, Woodland, CA
Stan Hartwich Construction, Onaga
Yoxall Trucking & Supply, Woodston
Staples Promotional Products, Overland Park Stephens Advanced Woundcare LLC Overland Park
* Businesses are from cities in Kansas unless otherwise noted.
Sub-Deb Sorority, Manhattan Tallgrass Brewing Co, Manhattan Tate & Kitzke LLC, Hugoton
During the preparation of this publication we have made every effort to ensure its accuracy and completeness. If you find any errors or omissions, we apologize, and ask that you call them to our attention.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Kansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status, or other nonmerit reasons, in admissions, educational programs, or activities and employment, including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 has been delegated to the director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-0124, 785-532-6220 or TTY: 785-532-4807. (Revised April 22, 2008)
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Becoming a Partner The Johnson Cancer Research Center is honored to receive gifts in memory, in honor and in celebration of friends and loved ones. The center allocates these funds to the programs described in this publication. Your gift is deposited into cancer research funds at the KSU Foundation. An acknowledgement is sent to those you designate—no amount is disclosed. You will receive a tax receipt from the foundation. Your ENTIRE donation is used to support the cancer programs at K-State, not any other costs.
PART 1: THIS GIFT IS:
In Memory (OR) In Honor
(OR) To Celebrate
(OR) Select One:
Recovery
Anniversary
Birthday
Retirement
Other:
PART 2: THIS GIFT IS GIVEN BY:
Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Mrs. Ms.
Select One:
Name
Relationship to person in part 1
Address City
State Zip + 4
EMAIL address
PART 3: PLEASE SEND AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THIS GIFT TO: Name
Relationship to person part 1
Address City
State
Zip + 4
PART 4: THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SEND YOUR GIFT
A. CHECK PAYABLE TO:
B. ONLINE: www.found.ksu.edu/cancer
C. CREDIT CARD:
Johnson Cancer Research Center
In addition to the information above, please fill out the form at right. NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD: ________________________________ AMOUNT OF DONATION:
$_______________________
PART 5: SEND COMPLETED FORM (& CHECK) TO: Johnson Cancer Research Center, KSU 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-3901 M 12
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CANCER RESEARCH & EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Council members offer a broad range of professional and personal expertise. They have strong ties to K-State and show remarkable dedication to the continued success of the center. According to their Bylaws, Council members are charged with the following duties: 1. Be advocates of the center. 2. Provide perspective and recommendations for the center's research, education, and outreach. 3. Provide feedback as to the effectiveness of center programs and promotional materials. 4. Identify potential supporters of the center and in other ways assist with development. 5. Suggest potential new Advisory Council members. In addition to their generous personal support, many members sponsor creative and fun fundraising events like the Regier Golf Tournament, College Cancer Challenge, Pink & Purple Polyester Party, luncheons, jewelry sales and more. They also promote the center in the media and in their communities. The center director and staff report to the council and provide opportunities for them to interact with university leaders, faculty and students. The director and designated KSU Foundation development officer interact with council members as opportunities occur.
2012 Council Members Brent Benkelman, DDS, Manhattan , KS Edie Dahlsten ‘66, Lindsborg, KS Clay Harvey ‘74, MD, Topeka, KS Jim Haymaker ‘69, MBA, Edina, MN Todd Herrington '86, Wellington, KS Mary Jo Heyka, RN, Manhattan, KS Mike Jacobson ‘70, PhD, Ft. Worth, TX Elaine Jacobson ‘67, ’71, PhD, Ft. Worth, TX Ken Jennison ‘49, Salina, KS Clif Jones ‘77, MD, Topeka, KS Bob Kinders '80, PhD, Maplewood, VA Dave Lewis, Manhattan, KS Bev Lueers ‘76, Topeka, KS Lorene Oppy, Manhattan, KS Albert Perry ‘70, Potomac, MD Sandy Regier ‘64, Overland Park, KS Jim Ronen, St John, KS Cibyl Ronen ‘60, St John, KS Jack Ryan ’74, Manhattan, KS Bill Snyder, Manhattan, KS Jennifer Sowers '94, Dodge City Bill Stamey, PhD, Manhattan, KS Julie Veatch '88, '89, '06, EdD, Lenexa, KS Dale Wright '99, PhD, Longmont, CO K-State graduation years indicted
At the fall meeting, the council honored Bill Stamey on the occasion of his 90th birthday! Jean Bridges helped him cut and distribute birthday cake.
Kansas State University Foundation 501(c)(3) statement of tax exemption: