1993 The Peru Stater (Nebraska)

Bigger AND better: Record enrollment for PSC

Enrollment is up this spring pared to last year's 1,540, at Peru State College, Bums explains. Since there President Robert L. Bums are several classes that started announced in February. The headcount enrollment (all students who are enrolled for credit classes from PSC) is up 10.8 percent as compared to spring of last year.

This unduplicated headcount enrollment showed current figures at 1,707 as com-

later in the spring and were not included in these early figures, it is clear that the College's enrollment will be at an alltime high before the year is over.

The figure is already a PSC record for spring term enrollment, and is certain to set a

new all-time record once all counts are in, Dr. Bums said. The previous all-time record was reported to be 1,724 in the fall of '89.

Current figures are being used very conservatively with the expectation that final figures, available later in the year, will be even higher.

"This major increase is the result of careful planning and a

Peru State popular. ..

More students than ever before are taking classes from Peru State College this spring, President Robert Burns announced. Steady enrollment on campus and a surge in off-campus students means record enrollment in this the 125thyear of classes at Nebraska's first college. (Photo courtesy Steve Sayer,'90)

determination to provide needed classes throughout our service area," Burns explained. "I felt a strong obligation to respond to our region when we have the resources and abilities to produce quality classes."

The major impact on the enrollment increase comes from renewed efforts to provide classes at extended sites, serving students who are

place-bound and unable to travel to the PSC campus itself. Basic enrollment on the campus in Peru was steady this spring.

New and enhanced coursework in and around Douglas County (Omaha), Beatrice, Plattsmouth, Falls City, Fairbury, and Milford contributed to the enrollment

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Plan to move Peru is simply much ado

Despite an impressive list of recent achievements, Peru State College found itself on the defensive this winter.

A remark by a former member of the state college governing board caused an uproar in January and February. The former Trustee, Keith Blackledge of North Platte, said state officials should consider relocating the campus to another southeast Nebraska community.

His immediate reason was two recent reports noting physical improvements sought by Peru State. Bringing PSC into compliance with the new Americans with Disabilities Act will cost an estimated $1.3 million, and upgrading PSC's electrical and mechanical systems could cost over $1.2 million.

After Blackledge suggested that another southeast Nebraska community with land and about $10 million in "seed money" might bid to become the new home to Nebraska's first college, the furor was on.

The problem wasn't so much the obviously impractical concept of moving PSC, President Robert Burns noted. Instead, the statement gave some Peru detractors a chance to again raise the issue of closing the college-a call not heard in a number of years.

As Bums pointed out, $10 million wouldn't begin to build and equip a modem college campus. Nor would relocation solve the state's problems-unless the plan was to abandon a structurally sound Peru State, Nebraska would still need to pay for new electrical/mechanical systems and pay to bring the 20 major buildings into compliance with federal ADA laws.

Bums also noted that while less than around $2 million is needed to address the two issues, over $1 million worth of the work is in PSC residence halls such as Delzell and Morgan.

Tax dollars cannot be used for those improvements and thus wouldn't cost the state nor its taxpayers, Dr. Bums noted.

He also pointed out that electrical/mechanical improvements have already been accomplished at PSC's sister colleges, Chadron State and Wayne State, with little or no fanfare.

The electrical/mechanical improvement project at Wayne

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rSetting goals and making plans at Peru State can be exciting experiences, but nothing tops announcing success and achievement And that is exactly what l want to do with this edition of the Stater.

I arrived at Peru State, I heard lots of advice about the College and its issues. It didn't take very long to get a clear picture of what was neeced. Setting priorities for action, we began work on three primary areas: financial integrity and stability; careful recruitment and retention of students; and enhancement of educational quality. We have success of all three.

I have explained to you in editinns the work we faced ir:. getting old bills paid (some as far back as 1987) and in getting our internal budget and business systems in order. We got help from our Trustees, the Governor's and the Legislature's budget staff, the State Auditor's Office, and lots of people on the campus. In record time, the past-due bills were handled and we established a sound budget and business practices that will keep us on track. That kind of work continues everyday and is essential in maintaining the integrity that has been established.

Clearly, Peru State College is in better fiscal condition than at any time in the past decade.

Careful recruitment and retention of students are necessary if we are to fill our primary purpose-to educate. I'm not interested in numbers for the sake of numbers, and people are probably tired of

Dr. Robert Bruns hearing me say "Bigger is not necessarily Better." But each time we bring a new student into the classroom we improve his/her life. And the longer we keep that student enrolled in our classes, the more help we can provide in producing a new leader for Nebraska, a more productive citizen for our state.

Enrollment this spring semester is at an all time high, with an increase at press time of 10.8% over last spring. We have several classes that begin late in the term, so they aren't included yet in the count. The increases are in both undergraduate and graduate enrollments at off-campus sites throughout our service area. We will continue to consider expansion in those areas where we can afford it and where we can provide real quality.

By the end of this semester, when we make our final reports to the state, Peru State College will have its largest enrollment ever.

At the same time we are working to focus on retention of the students we attract to the College. One effort has been to make the campus more attractive and

to provide recreational opportunities that simply didn't exist here. The lower level of the Student Center has been redone, with _a new television room, a lounge, a recreali on room (with pool, ping-pong, jukebox, ect.), and an electronic game room. Several of the meeting roOJ!lS on the main floor have been refurnished with paint, wallpaper, window treatments, and the like. The trophy cases formerly tucked away in A.D. Majors have been moved to the cafeteria area to be more visible to the students and visitors alike. With a lot more to do, we already see much greater use of the building at all times of the day.

The addition of a new weightroom with Nautilus equipment in Wheeler Center was the keystone to improvements there. The building still is used for classes, team activities, and competitions, but it now houses a new recreation program that is a hit with students, employees and area residents. The opportunities, besides the new weightroom equipment, include swimming, basketball, tennis, volleyball, jogging, and walking. The areas are full during midday open recreation times and in the evening.

Combined with a dynamic new effort in intramurals, the open rec opportunities are important to our students.

The new recreational opportunities in the Student Center and the Al

Wheeler Activity Center are a plus for our students, our employees, and our neighbors.

Academic programs are the center of our existence, and work has begun in that area as well. We have a strong new Honors Program underway, and the faculty and administration are working hard to review our existing programs and to develop new ones in some areas. Staffing is a principal concern as we strive to improve quality, and we depend a great deal on our adjunct and part-time staff.

I am pleased that this year we found a way to give our adjunct faculty a pay raise-the first one they've had in nine years. There is a lot left to do, but we are making great progress.

We continue to face challenges, of course. The state's economy is not going to allow the improved funding we need. In fact, we have suffered budget reductions every semester since I arrived in Nebraska, and we may face more before it gets better. These reductions are bound to have their negative impact on what we do and where we do it But I am determined that it won't reduce the quality of what we do. We may face reductions in the number and variety of classes we off er each semester and/or the offcampus locations at which we offer them. Even if that happens, we will see to it that the classes we offer are of the highest quality possible.

Your support and interest in what happens at Peru State continue to be important to us all. Great things are happening. Come along with us!

Much ado

From Page 1 State has just been completed at a cost of some $3.6 million. That compares to the estimated total cost at PSC of $1.2 million.

The "relocation issue" was quickly put to rest by the State . College Board during their January meeting.

Blackledge himself called PSC "the best educational bargain in the state" at that meeting, his last one as a trustee. "It is a very fine college that grew over a period of years, but like our national government, had become used to deficit financing.

"Dr. Burns has had to ask the staff and students to take the kinds of cuts and sacrifices that (President) Clinton will have to face," he continued.

The progress at Peru has been remarkable ...Peru is the example we should-point to in the state and the nation in order to solve problems."

Nevertheless, an impact on Peru State's reputation was inevitable. PSC student recruitment personnel reported some prospective students expressed alarm over the issue.

In the Nebraska Legislature, state Senators Floyd Vrtiska (Table Rock), Roger Wehrbein (Plattsmouth), and Dennis Byars (Beatrice) introduced LR 30, a legislative resolution praising recent achievements by Nebraska's first college.

A hearing on the resolution by the legislature's Education Committee was held in February.

East Coast Chapter

East Coast Alumni don't despair-your chapter is making a comeback!

After skipping the '91 and '92 meetings. prospects for Peru State's newest alumni chapter didn't look good. That changed last October when SaraBeth Donovan ('85) took a position as an attorney in the U.S. Justice Dept. in Washington, D.C.

Plans for a fall meeting in the D.C. area are progressing. Watch for more information later on!

Lincoln

Details were not available at press time, but Peruvians in the Lincoln, Neb. area should be ready to respond when meeting notices are sent later this spring.

Chapter President Doug McGaughey ('68) and his committee were aiming toward a mid-May meeting. Specific information will be sent in the form of an invitation. Don't miss it!

Omaha

Reunion

Officers of the Omaha-area alumni chapter want everyone to know it's a jungle in there.

"In there" is the internationally-renowned Lied Jungle of the Henry Doorly Zoo, site of the '93 Omaha-area alumni meeting on Wednesday, April 21.

A very special tour of the Lied Jungle, for Peruvians only, begins at 6 p.m. The social hour will follow, capped by dinner and the meeting.

Chapter President Dan Jones ('60) invites you to experience the wildlife of a Peru alumni meeting at the Lied Jungle on April 21 !

Northern California

Organizers are hurriedly preparing for another great reunion of Peru Staters in Northern California. "Regulars"-and there are scores-almost never miss, because the accent is on FUN!

Circle your calendar today for Saturday, April 21 in Fairfield.

Navy V-12 vet John J. Leavitt is once again serving as the skipper, ably assisted by a committee of fellow V-12 seafarers. Not to be outdone, the Air Force is providing our meeting site; thanks as always to Col. Rex Floyd for securing the Travis AFB Officers Club.

Come for the fellowship, the door prizes, the great food and the fun, but COME TO FAIRFIELD ON APRIL 21 !

Rocky Mountain

All Colorado, Wyoming, Western Kansas and Western Nebraska Peruvians take note-the 1993 Rocky Mountain Alumni Meeting will take place on Saturday, September 11.

President Bill Fankhauser ('42) and secretary Grace Hannaford Russell ('60} will be working with Dr. Dale ('54) and Ann Fellows ('56) Moore on the get-together at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden. Come one, come all to the '93 Rocky Mountain meeting!

Bigger AND better Peru State

From Page 1 growth this semester. The plan has been to insure the educational and financial integrity of the College and then to move out into the service area to serve students who do not have ready access to a traditional campus class because of their family or work responsibilities.

"Our service area includes a large population which cannot break away to travel to a campus in order to have access to college classes. That means we have to be ready to move out to those students," said President Burns.

Peru State continues to get requests from Educational

Service Units, professional groups, and individuals for more expansion of course offerings in the service area, which generally is described as stretching from Omaha to Milford, Fairbury to Falls City. The current fiscal problems in the state make the requests a complicated issue for the college.

Burns, president at Peru State since early 1991, often speaks on the topic "Bigger is not necessarily Better." The college recently has avoided the temptation to build numbers for their own sake.

"I want to provide the needed service to our region," Bums explained, "but only if I

can do it with quality. PSC will be careful to expand only when we have the ability to do it right."

The college's faculty and administration are continuing to work with ESU's in the service area, especially to provide needed in-service classes to public school teachers. Newly designed professional development classes for business and industry are also a priority.

Peru State's current cooperation with Southeast Community College and with Metropolitan Community College are expected to expand also and to encourage new enrollments in those areas.

Abe didn't say it -- honest!

When former President Ronald Reagan recited a quotation at the '92 Republican national convention in Houston this past summer, former faculty member Frieda Rowoldt took more than passing interest.

Reagan credited Abraham Lincoln for originating the quote "You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the wage earner· by pulling down

the wage payer. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot help men pennanently by doing for them what they could and should be doing for themselves."

Miss Rowoldt, professor emeritus of business education and who served Peru State from 1952-70, recognized the quote as one written by her late uncle, William J.H. Boetcker, in his book "!nside Maxims."

The misattribution was noted by reporters not only in Lincoln, Neb. where Miss Rowoldt lives, but in Houston as well. Former President Reagan is not the first person to attribute the quote to Abraham Lincoln; Miss Rowoldt's brother told the Lincoln (Neb.) Journal that a tea company has the quote printed on boxes of their product and attributed to "Honest Abe."

Gary Schaffer ('68), Nebraska City (Neb.) Junior High Guidance counselor, visited with Pam Reid Williams ('88) of the Peru State admissions office during Principal/Counselor Day back in early February.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Bob Engles

The Peru State College Foundation held their annual Fall business meeting on November 6, 1992, at the student cl!nter on campus. Twenty four Trustees along with spouses and guests attended this meeting. Commitee reports were given and Dr. Bums presented slides showing some of the improvements on campus during the past year.

The Foundation currently has assets totaling $2.8 million which is an increase of nearly $200,000 over the previous year. Scholarships remain an important function of the Foundation.

Over $79,000 was made available through endowed scholarships with an addi-

tional $20,000 given for Leadership scholarships.

The Executive Committee of the Foundation meets monthly. At this meeting we discuss Foundation business and receive a report from Dr. Bums concerning college matters. It is during this meeting that Dr. Jay Hauserman, our Treasurer, updates us on our various investments. Tom Morrissey provides legal guidance for the board and advises us on estate matters. The efforts of these two men, along with the rest of the Executive Committee, are a valuable asset for the Foundation.

We appreciate the many special gifts received the past few months from alums and friends which have helped to purchase science equipment, assist with music activities and increase already established scholarships. Private support is essential to your Foundation as we continue to work for the betterment of the college.

Find the lost

The following individuals have recently joined the dreaded "lost alumni" list and won't be getting any more Peru Staters--unless you can help. Please send address updates to: the Peru Stater, c/o Kent Propst, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421.

Steven C. Andersen-1992

Joel Bay-1992

Barbara Blass-1991

Michael W. Brewer-1991

Phyllis Collins-1991

Brian Dawley-1991

Royce Drake-1991

Michelene Robertson-1991

Martha M. Welsch-1991

Todd McGowan-1990

Steve Rasmussen-1990

Cedric Townsend-1990

John C. Notter-1989

John R. Howell-1987

Todd Halvorsen-1985

Jerald K. Hill-1983

Jeannette L. Milius-1983

Foundation stronger in 1992

Thanks to many of you, the Peru State College Foundation enjoyed a good year in 1992.

The Foundation, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the betterment of Peru State College, posted big gains in gift income and in the number of donors, PSC President Robert Bums noted.

Gift income from all sources grew by just under 20 r1ercent, from $296, 161 in 1991 to $355,331 in '92. That reflects an increase of $59,170.

The number of donors who gave to the Foundation in '92 was 1, 787, up 28 percent and up by almost 400 donors from the 1991 count of 1,391.

Of those 1,787 donor,s, 1,467 were Peru alumni and 320 were not, Dr. Bums noted.

Because of donor benevolence past and present, the

Normal Hall

PSCF was able to channel $99,000 in endowed and leadership scholarships to deserving PSC students.

Another $30,495 went to support Peru State academic, cultural, and athletic programs. The Foundation committed $15,000 to support a campus strategic master plan, and $3; 175 was budgeted to support publication of the Peru Stater.

An estimated 19 percent of Peru alums made a gift to the

PSC Foundation in '92-a figure above the national average of approximately 15 percent, but one which leaves plenty of room for improvement-particularly important since the college is facing another round of cuts in state funding in the next two fiscal years.

A complete listing of 1992 donors·is included in this issue of the Peru Stater If your name is on it, thank you. If not, we hope it will be on the '93 list!

Peru State means business

Delores Watkins Wright-1983

Kathy A. Strahm-1982

Michael Washington-1982

Marshia Dean Swanson-1980

Frances & Susan Dempster Howlett-1979

Sally Morrison-1973

Janet Wheeler Schneider1969

Beverly C. Jacobsen-1968

Leland Schneider-1967

Mike Rarnirez-1964

Sandy Pearson Ramirez-1962

Ellen Tiemeyer-1960

Ann Thoren-1946

Eva Tucker Boyer-1940

Esther Ostrander-1936

RobertJ. Harris-1935

Margie Lawrence Sopher1933

Ruth Harajian McNulty-1928

Marjorie Myers Brown-1923

Edna Ringwald Muck-1910

Marta Crume Ward-no year

Homer Myers-no year

Economic development efforts by Peru State College are well known, but often overlooked is the fact PSC itself is a major industry.

The fact is, Peru State is a major employer with a multimillion dollar payroll. Add the revenue generated by the hundreds of PSC students and PSC's impact is even more significant, noted President Robert L. Burns.

"We need to keep in mind that the economic health of southeast Nebraska is closely tied to the health of PSC," Dr. Burns said. "The college offers education, culture and support, but it also offers jobs and income to many people."

Workforce, Payroll PSC generated 658 jobs

and a payroll of nearly $5.3 million in 1991-92, Dr. Bums said. PSC's workforce was 130 full-time and 80 parttime-and that was only a start.

Services related directly to the college-food service, the Peru Day Care Center, the telemarketing center, college workstudy program, bookstore, the PSC Foundation, and the campus Cooperative Education program-added another 57 full-time and 391 part-time jobs. That totals 187 full-time and 471 part-time jobs.

Dr. Bums noted that PSC pumps tens of thousands of dollars into the local economy through the direct purchase of goods and services from area

merchants, too.

Student Spending

Peru State draws hundreds of students from outside the region to southeast Nebraska to live, work, study-and spend money. Several hundred local students who might otherwise attend college outside the area keep themselves and their dollars here because of PSC.

Dr. Bums's report indicated student spending just in the communities of Auburn, Nebraska City and Peru came to around $6.2 million in 1991-92.

"People sometimes forget that education has become big business in this country," Dr. Burns said. "Big business brings jobs and economic opportunity."

Old new jobs for Barrett, Snyder

New responsibilities this semester for Dr. Clyde Barrett ( '56) and for Dr. William Snyder involved less change than might first appear.

As of January 1, Dr. Barrett became interim vice president for academic affairs while Dr. Snyder returned to the classroom as professor of business, President Robert Burns said.

PSC is conducting a nationwide search for a permanent academic vice president, Dr. Burns said.

Dr. Barrett had been serving as professor of English, but had been a PSC vice president from 1975-86. A native of Hamburg, Iowa he has been on the PSC staff since 1965.

"It would have been simpler to stay in the classroom, but if I can be of greater service as an administrator I'm perfectly willing to do that," Dr. Barrett said. He plans to

retire this spring.

Dr. Snyder became academic vice president in 1989 and served as interim president in

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Anna Heye Becker ('14) is residing at the Good Samaritan Center in Nelson, Neb. She retired from teaching in 1976.

1920s

Ernie Longfellow ('22) has retired from writing his popular "Sportsmen's News" column in the Auburn (Neb.) Newspapers. Health problems convinced him to give up the column, but he continues to work on getting his books written and published.

Claude Matthews ('29) of Lincoln, Neb. received his 60year membership pin as a member of Auburn Lodge 124, A.F. & A.M.

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Genevieve Parriott Gergen ('39) and husband, Jake, of Dawson, Neb. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November.

Dortha 'Francie' Adams Martin ('36) of Mission, Texas was a bookkeeper for many years. After retiring, Dortha and her husband moved pernanently to Texas. She keeps busy with the many activities of Enchanted Valley Park and enjoys playing golf.

IMarjorie Zuck Smith (attd. '30, bachelors '53) and husband Orvis of Wahoo, Neb. celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last May.

PSC student Lyn Allgood of Nebraska City and Jeff Kohrs were to be married in February.

Dawn Bowsman ('90) and former PSC student Mike McCoy were married in November. Dawn is teaching in Shelby, Neb. and Mike is editor of the Osceola Record newspaper.

Matthew Converse (attd. '87-'89) and Wendy Miles were married in November in Omaha. He is employed by Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Dwight Garman, director of financial aid at Peru State College, and Kathie Lempka were married in November. Garnan has been on the PSC staff since 1980.

Roy Hammond ('87) of Lincoln, Neb. and Theresa Johnson were married in January.

James Klevland ('69) of Nebraska City, Neb. and Jacqueline Rodman were married in December.

Angela Kuker ('92) of

Lubbock, Texas and Carson Antholz will be married in August. Angie is a teacher in the Lubbock school system.

Thomas McLaughlin ('87) and Joan Lukas were married in November in Omaha. Tom is a manager at Midwest Food Distribution Co.

Jill Meyer Molzahn ('83) of Adams, Neb. and Al Catlin were married in September. Jill is the administrator of Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams.

Kelly Moore ('90) and Richard Anderson were married in November in Omaha. Kelly is employed at Florence Home.

Steve Moyer ('90) and Kari

McCallum were to be married in March in Norfolk, Neb. Steve is an environmental scientist with Terracon Environmental Engineering.

Cindy O'Banion ('79) of Falls City, Neb. and John Bangert were married in December.

Kip Reeves ('91) of Peru, Neb. and Autumn Stuhr were married in November. Autumn is an elementary special education major at PSC and Kip is an accountant for Farmer's Co-op Oil Association in Auburn.

Scott Shepard ('91) of Plainview, Neb. and Heather Lowe were married last summer. He is a mathematics teacher and head boys basketball and assistant track coach at Plainview. He previously taught at Eustis, Neb.

PSC student Amy Stukenholtz and Robert Kroll are planning a June wedding in Auburn, Neb.

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1940s

Art Ronhovde ('44), a longtime member of the Fremont (Neb.) Parks and Recreation board, has resigned. He had served on the board for almost 30 years. He retired from the faculty and football coaching staff of Midland Lutheran College in Fremont in '91.

Marvin Schacht ('40) of Cook, Neb. was presented the Humanitarian Award by the Beatrice State Developmental Center Association in recognition of his dedicated voluntary leadership. He has served on the association board since 1965. His wife is the former Vivian Vermule ('62).

Jean Moss Schulte ('46) of Syracuse, Neb. was presented the Community Service Award in recognization of her many contributions to that community.

1950s

Gerald Carnes ('57) was honored by the Nebraska Council of School Administrators during the '92 State Department of Education Administrators conference held in Kearney. He was given a Distinguished Service Award in recognition for 25 years as a Nebraska school superintendent. Carnes, a resident of Doniphan, Neb., is president of the central Nebraska chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. He has been in Doniphan for three years and prior to that served schools in Central City and at Ashland-Greenwood in Nebraska.

Bill Cummins ('51) was featured in a January edition of the Fairbury (Neb.) Journal-News for serving over 38

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Dr. Clyde Barrett ('56) has exchanged textbooks for policy manuals at PSC. The former English professor is serving as interim vice president for academic a.ffairs.

(Photo by Kent Propst) 1990-91. A Pawnee City native, he taught at PSC from 1970-73 and rejoined the faculty in 1979.

Cooperation in operation in Peru

Recent effons to revitalize the business climate in the town of Peru are meeting with success, thanks in large part to renewed cooperation between Peru State College officials and community leaders.

Perhaps more than any time in recent history, there is an understanding that neither the College nor the community can reach its full potential without the others' success.

Peru State's leadership role in regional economic development has helped to create a healthier business climate not just in Peru but across southeast Nebraska, President Robert Bums is proud to point out.

Yet as the home of Nebraska's first college, Dr. Burns has been especially pleased to observe progress in Peru. The college recognizes the importance of business activity and service to students and staff in Peru, he noted.

A strong working relationship between PSC and local entities like city government, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Peru Economic

Development Committee have already made a difference, and Dr. Burns hopes more progress is on the horizon.

He pointed to the opening last fall of ITI Marketing Services, the telemarketing firm which brought dozens of jobs to PSC and Peru. m is housed in Neal Hall on the Peru State campus.

Recreation popular

Renewed and expanded public recreational opportunities-swimming, weight room, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and more-have proven extremely popular since the program was opened in January.

The Community City Recreation program for Peru youth has offered roller skating and wrestling programs hosted by the college.

And campus cultural offerings like concerts, plays, lectures and public library use remain popular with campus and local patrons.

Other achievements in Peru have enhanced Peru State College without direct campus involvement, Dr. Bums noted.

The water treatment system, new fire hall, and new post office downtown are services on which PSC depends and for which the college is grateful to have available.

Among the most exciting prospects, for both the college and community, are proposals to begin either a hiking/biking and recreation trail and/or an excursion train on the old Burlington wetlands near Peru. Both could mean significant new recreational opportunities and increased visitor traffic for Peruvians both on and off campus.

And just as the campus beautification effort has been having a positive effect at PSC, the college is appreciative of concerted efforts to clean up the downtown area, raze vacant buildings and create a more appealing business district.

Meanwhile, cooperative efforts continue. Much hard work remains, but so long as campus and community leaders remain partners in progress, both will reap the rewards.

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Dr. Darrell Mudra ('51) has returned to the football coaching ranks-in Italy. Mudra continues to call Crawfordville, Fla. "home."

Jerry Mullins ('58) has resigned as superintendent of the Falls City (Neb.) public schools, effective June 30.

Harlan Oestmann ('57) of Talmage, Neb. writes that he is in his 35th year of teaching, the last 24 at Nemaha Valley Schools (Cook-Talmage). He has also been involved with. coaching for 32 years. He was inducted into Epsilon Pi Tau, international honorary professional fraternity for education in technology, at the International Conference held at Minneapolis in March of 1992. The initiation team was from Peru State.

Franklin Pedersen ('59) of Carbondale, Ill. retired in May after 27 years at Southern Illinois University. He was an associate professor of mathematics and his teaching specialties included business math, linear algebra, finite math and projective geometry.

Robert Resz ('50) of Lincoln, Neb. retired as Dean of General Education at Southeast Community College this past summer.

Gera Powers Stilwell ('55) of Bennet, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among American Teachers. She received her master of education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December.

Cecil "Jack" Tillman ('51) is spending a couple of days each week in the Nebraska state capitol in Lincoln as a legislative aide to Sen. Curt Bromm. Tillman retired as a school principal in Wahoo, Neb. in 1990.

Ron Wagner ('54) of Syracuse, Neb. has purchased the Syracuse Steakhouse and Lounge.

1960s

Gary Anderson ('60) of Cook, Neb. was honored as a 20 year member of the Nebraska Association of Secondary School Principals at their meeting last October. Gary is married to the former Marian Schmidt ('60).

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Gayle Swisegood ('74) of Falls City, Neb. and Linda

Gretchen Buffington were to be married in February in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Shawn is manager of a Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant in Omaha.

Maze were married in February. Gayle is a dealer of MFS grain bins and also a county commissioner for Richardson County. Eugene Tietz ('90) and Jamie Lee Novak were marShawn Taylor ('92) and ried in January in Omaha. He

What 'cha been doin'?

is a dock supervisor for Ovemite Tranportation.

Tracy Turner ('89) ·of Nebraska City, Neb. and David Morton were married in November. Tracy is a substitute school teacher.

Everyone else wants to hear about you too!!! If you got promoted, changed jobs, were featured in a newspaper article, got engaged or married, had a baby, retired, or anything else please let us know. WE DO WANT TO KNOW!

Please type or print legibly the information and send to: The Peru Stater Peru State College Peru, Nebraska 68421 (We do reserve the right to edit information, and .we welcome newspaper clippings, etc.)

Marie Antalek ('60) of Sterling, Colo. was presented an excellence in teaching award from the Sterling school district where she has retired after 32 years of teaching junior high social studies. Her retirement plans include travel and bicycling.

Jerry Collier ('60) was inducted this past November into the Richardson County (Neb. ) Athletic Hall of Fame. He is now a school principal in the Kansas City area and lives in Kansas City, Kan.

Robert Eichenberger ('64) of Cook, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Jerry Eickhoff ('69) has been selected to the Richardson County (Neb.) Athletic Hall of Fame. He is the principal and a highly successful coach at Hampton, Neb.

Larry Gilson ('62) of Maxwell, Neb. is in his 30th year of coaching and teaching at Maxwell. He was hired for his first teaching/coaching position by Cecil Larson ('51) of Gothenburg, Neb., who was the superintendent at Maxwell at that time.

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Ellen Alber ('56) of Seattle, Wash. passed away in July.

Della Hansen Asa (attd. '27-'33) of Nebraska City, Neb. passed away in January. She taught rural schools in the Talmage area for 14 years.

W. Elwood Baker ('13) of Silver Spring, Md. passed away in October. He was a school administrator until 1934 when he became associated with New York Life Insurance Company. He established the educational institute of the District of Columbia Life Underwriters Association and served as its dean for 20 years.

Nella Baird Benson ('33) of Sidney, Iowa passed away in December. She was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in Iowa and Missouri schools for over 20 years.

Cordelia Gramlich Borman ('12) of Papillion, Neb. passed away in October.

Ruth Halcomb Bowers ('43) of Filley, Neb. passed away in October. She was a fonner school teacher.

Word has been received of the death of Alyce Miller Brogan ('20) of David City, Neb.

Hazel Burns Buttner ('26) of Falls City, Neb. passed away in February.

Cal Carstens of Avoca, Neb. passed away in December. He was a longtime Nebraska State Senator and Peru State supporter who received the first-ever honorary doctorate from Peru State College in 1986.

Helen Lichty Clark ('25) of Manning, Iowa passed away in December. She taught English at Verdon, Neb. and later in Iowa.

Clinton Cowell ('27) of

Nemaha, Neb. passed away in November.

La Verta Flamme Cox ('55) of Nebraska City, Neb. passed away in November. She was a former school teacher.

Prudence Stiles Dallam ('45) of Lincoln, Neb. passed away in February. She was a school teacher and principal and was active in community affairs in Peru when her husband was a dentist here.

Word has been received of the death of Calvin Frerichs ('47) of Hernando, Fla.

Mary Clema Gilliland ('55) of Lincoln, Neb. passed away in January. She was a retired teacher having taught at Bratton Union, Humboldt and Lincoln, Neb. schools.

Edith Wright Ginoza ('41) of Mountain View, Calif. passed away in October.

Boyd Good ('55) of Denver, Colo. passed away in October. He had been an accountant for Conoco and Tenneco Oil companies. He

was an active member of PSC's Rocky Mountain alumni group. His wife is the former Ilene Thiltges ('53).

Stanley Hajek ('63) of Golden, Colo., passed away in December. His wife is the former Ellen Hunzeker ('62).

Word has been received of the death of Jim E. Hecker ('60) of Hamburg, Iowa.

Sophia Heidelk ('29) passed away in December in Kenesaw, Neb.

Theresa Jones Higginson ('12) passed away in November at Fairbury, Neb. She taught in Nebraska, South Dakota, California, New Mexico and Nevada.

Word has been received of the death of Mabel M. Hilger ('65) of Hamburg, Iowa.

Dr. Harold Hutcheson, a member of the PSC faculty from 1957-1959, passed away in December in Platteville, Wis.

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an assistant director at the Hillcrest Institute of Music, which is a branch of the Sherwood School of Music of Chicago, m.

Robert Hinks ('63) has moved to Folsom, Calif. after retiring from the Civil Service. Previously he had been stationed in Heidelberg, Germany.

Mary Ann Boerner Kreifels ('69) of Syracuse, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Chuck Mizerski ('69) of Lincoln, Neb. coached his Southeast High football team to a second straight title in Class A, Nebraska's largest high school classification.

Larry Morrissey ('65) of Omaha, Neb. has been selected coach of the South squad for the 1993 Nebraska Shrine Bowl game. Larry is the football coach at Omaha Westside. His team had an 8-2 season in 1992 and were also in the football playoffs in Class A.

Mary Wilson Oestmann ('67) and her Lincoln (Neb.) Northeast High swing choir and chamber singers found themselves in Washington, D.C. in January-invited to participate in the inauguration ceremonies for President Clinton.

Leon Portrey ('69) is now teaching business and coaching boys basketball at Glenwood (Iowa) High School. - He had been at David City (Neb.) Aquinas.

David M. Rainforth ('69) of Syracuse, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers. After 19 years of teaching in the Syracuse Public Schools, he has resigned to teach in. the building construction department of Southeast Community College at Milford beginning January of 1993.

Vera Mae Norvell Smith ('67) of Auburn, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Reuben Snake (attd. '68-'69) was one of several former Winnebago tribal chairmen featured in an article in the Lincoln (Neb.) Sunday Journal-Star this past December. Snake tenned the Winnebago's "The most removed tribe in the history of the United States."

1970s

Ginny Otteman Baack ('79) and her husband Jim of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Cody Ryan, born in October. Cody is welcomed home by two sisters and, three brothers.

We were glad to receive a call from Nairn Beituni ('75) in December and therefore locate another "lost" alum. Nairn now lives in Westminster, Calif. where he is in business. He is interested in locating 1973 and '74 Peruvian yearbooks. If anyone has an extra copy, please contact the Alumni Office and we will help you get in touch with Nairn.

Leon Bose ('71) of Waverly, Neb. has been selected as the head coach for the 1993 Valentino's/Nebraska All-Star basketball team for boys 16 and over. They will represent Nebraska at the Nike/Las Vegas Prep Invitational in July.

Becky Pieper Golden ('74) has been promoted by FirsTier Financial in Omaha. She is manager of human resources.

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Cal Carstens

From Page JO Auburn, Neb. passed away in December. She taught in rural schools in Nemaha County and later became a registered nurse and worked at various hospitals in southeast Neb.

Nellie Walker Jones ('28) of Omaha, Neb. passed away in October. She was a former teacher.

William E. Kuebler ('17) of St. Petersburg, Fla. passed away in June.

Word has been received of the death of Martha Kuzel ('41) of Dorchester, Neb.

Word has been received of the death of Rena Gash Leger ('17) of Lincoln, Neb. in January 1992.

Ruth Seidel Lehn ('28) of Julesburg, Colo. passed away in December.

Mildred Noyes Lewis ('43) of Bellevue, Neb. passed away in December. She was a retired school teacher.

Ruth Santo Loyd (attd. '30-'31 and summers, bachelors '78) of Falls City, Neb. passed away in December. She had taught in rural schools in Richardson County.

Word has been received of the death of Mary Hutchens Miller ('77) of Marysville, Mo.

George Mort ('39) of Malvern, Iowa passed away in November. He was a member of the football team while attending Peru. He was an industrial arts teacher and retired from the Malvern school sytem. His wife is the former Charolette Wederquist ('63).

John Nelson (attd. '69-'70) passed away in December in Maxwell, Neb. He was a financial broker.

of Littleton, Colo. passed Swetnam ('20) of Oak Harbor, away in January. Wash.

Leona Wolfe Pasco ('62) of Wichita, Kan. passed away in November. She was a retired school teacher having taught in rural schools in Nemaha County (Neb.) and also at the Nebraska School for Visually Handicapped in Nebraska City.

Anna Misek Pasek (attended summers '27-'65, bachelors '66) of Humboldt, Neb. passed away in October. She was a former school teacher and was active in many organizations in the Humboldt area.

Word has been received of the death of Beatrice Chapman Pierce ('32) of Wesuninister, Calif.

Helen Scott Power ('20) of Humboldt; Neb. passed away in October. She 'was a former school teacher and had also served as a librarian in Humboldt.

Opal Hewitt Rapp (twoyear '37) passed away in September in Ralston, Neb.

Linda Elliott Ruecker ('65) of Omaha, Neb. passed away in October. Her husband Frank graduated in 1967.

Lois Miller Shields ('65) of Hebron, Neb. passed away in December. She was a retired elementary school teacher.

Marjorie Brown Sjulin ('45) of Hamburg, Iowa passed away in June.

Jennie Newcomb Speidell ('06) of Whittier, Calif. passed away last October at the age of 104.

Robert Spelts, PSC professor of education in 1950-'51, passed away in November in Virginia.

Word

Arthur Tanner (attd. '4'.'43) passed away in Council Bluffs, Iowa in January.

Doris Starkebaum Taylor ('40) of Wenatchee, Wash. passed away in October. She was on campus for her 50 year reunion in 1990 and had enjoyed several visits back to PSC.

Lettie Jones Trail ('32) passed away in December in Nebraska City.

Vlasta Vitek (attd. '28-'29) of Wymore, Neb. passed away in December. She was a former school

Brad Waggoner ('67) of Independence, Mo. passed away in October. He was a computer analyst for Western Auto in Kansas City.

Mayme McCarthy Wilkinson ('13) passed away in November. She had lived in Atkinson, Neb.

Word has been received of the death of David B. Williams ('68) in April, 1990.

Lela Stalder Williamson ('20) of Longmont, Colo. passed away in January.

Word has been received of the death of Mary Durr Wirth ('51) of Nebraska City, Neb.

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Ed Harris ('78) is the new school board president for District 6 in Falls City, Neb.

Dr. Owen Henderson ('70) is proprietor of "the only horse hospital between Omaha and Manhattan, Kansas." He operates Lancaster Equine Center southeast of Lincoln, Neb. Richard Hoback (attd. '72-'73) is serving as president of the Nebraska City Chamber of Commerce.

Ron Kubik ('71) of Bertrand, Neb. has been named head football coach of the East team for the '93 West Nebraska All-Star game. One of his assistants will be Duane Skiles ('78), an assistant at North Platte, Neb.

Diane Rees Lahman ('76) of Wilber, Neb. was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers in October 1992. Dianne is a music teacher for grades K-4 at Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools. Dianne and her husband Lennie ('76) are proud parents of two children, Rees and Danielle.

Mary Hutchens Miller ('77), manager of the Maryville, Mo. Social Security office, received a regional commissioner's supervisory excellence award this winter.

Marcee Muller ('73) of Tecumseh, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Ruth Morris Ross ('75) of Murray, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachrs.

.Joann Roettger Sauberzweig ('70) of Syracuse, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Irene Rogge Seeba ('74) of Johnson, Neb. was selected to the second edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Debra Anderson Stinn ('75) of Omaha, Neb. is teaching part time at Cardinal Spellman School as a reading resource teacher for the entire school plus transitional math and computer science for the seventh grade.

Lance Wilson ('78) of Aurora, Colo. is employed by American Cargo Handling & Equipment in accounts receivable and computer operations.

Ario Wusk ('78) of Sterling, Neb. led his Sterling High football team to a second Cass D-1 football championship this past fall.

1980s

Nancey Rhinehart Bernhardson ('SS) and husband of Bismarck, N.D. are proud parents of a daughter, Leah Adeline, born in September. She is joined by Noah, 5 years and Lois, 3 years.

Karen Coover ('83) is a member of the Irish folk music group "Beyond the Pale," now based in Chicago, m. The group recently released their first, self-titled compact disc.

Joyce Myers Dykstra ('83) and husband Jim of Hamburg, Iow'a are proud parents of a son, Daniel Jacob, born in January.

David Eckley ('88) of Omaha, Neb. has been promoted to vice president of operations for Mangelsen's Enterprises in Omaha.

Juliann Moerer Gauchat ('88) of Brownville, Neb. is working in the newly opened office of Prosser & Prosser P.C. in Auburn, Neb. She has been employed by the firm

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has been received of Mary Modlin Nelson {'40) the death of Ruth Wolford

Mystery Picture Returns

Our last "Mystery Picture" was one of our most popular yet, and with good reasonthe subject is one of our most popular Peruvians.

We didn't fool many but we did manage to stump a few.

A typical response was that of Kathy Gregory Kelly ('72,'75) of Lincoln, Neb. who wrote: "This dashing 'Mystery Man' is positively Dr. Leland Sherwood, instructor of art extraordinaire, whom I first met in 1967 when I enrolled at PSC."

Some of those with a correct ID included Gary and Marian Schmidt Anderson (both '60) of Cook, Neb.; longtime Peru Stater Maryanna Goade of Auburn ("Who could miss that great

It's no mystery - The featured picture above is Dr. Leland Sherwood ('57), PSC art professor.

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Mike Gerdes ('88) of Auburn, Neb. was promoted to assistant cashier at the Auburn State Bank. He has been employed by the bank since June of 1991. His wife Natalie is a December '92 PSC grad.

Doug Goltz ('86) of Falls City, Neb. this past fall led his Sacred Heart high school football team to their Slst consecutive win and fourth state championship in Class D-2.

Wendy Groves ('86) of Wolbach, Neb. has adopted a daughter, Paige Marie, born in March 1992 in Korea. She is welcomed home by two sisters Crystal, 9, and Jamie, 3 years.

Anita Downing Hueftle ('88) and husband Neil of Cozad, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Anson Lee, born in December. Anita teaches and coaches in the Eustis-Farnam school sytem.

Dave Jensen, a PSC instructor of physical education and assistant mens basketball coach since 1987, left Peru State in December to accept the head basketball coaching job at Dana College in Blair, Neb.

Alums from the early 30's are most likely to guess the latest "mystery man" at right.

smile?"); Amber Dougherty Highfield ('49) of Lincoln; and PSC switchboard operator Marilyn Sayer, among others.

To our surprise, several around campus were

CAN WE TALK?

Peggy Hall Kuser ('89) of Auburn, Neb. recently passed the certified public accountant examination.

Statistics prove that a rnajority of incoming freshmen choose PSC because of the influence of ;:ilumni. If you've been talking to a student abOtJt PSC. let us knovv. ancl vve'll help

stumped-as were Joe('64) and Susan Hulbert ('63) Perina of Omaha, who guessed Richard Holmes, PSC English professor from 195962; and Wendell Bogle ('92) of Omaha, who guessed former Auburn (Neb.) High band director Gary Dahmke ('63), now living in Douglas, Wyo.

For his part Dr. Sherwood continues to insist it IS a picture of Elvis.

We '11 go back several decades for the next "Mystery Picture." It was part of a political ad for the subject campaigning for superintendent of public instruction in Lincoln (Neb.) County many years ago.

The subject is still around and can be found in the Silver Springs, Md. area. Any guesses? Forward them to: The Peru Stater, c/o "Mystery Picture," Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421.

And remember, we welcome photos for consideration as "Mystery Pictures." They will be returned upon request, but we may need to keep the photo for some time before using it. We suggest you put your name & address on the back of each photo.

Douglas W. Miller ('89) recently received the silver wings of an Amiy aviator and was appointed a warrant officer upon completion of the aviator course at Fort Rucker, Daleville, Ala.

Cyndi Hahn Parker (attd. '80-'81) has been hired as manager of the Auburn (Neb.) Chamber of Commerce.

Denise Pettinger ('82) of Beatrice Neb. is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she is pursuing her masters degree in Human Development and the Family. She was recently initiated into Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, which is the highest scholastic honor available in the College of Home Economics.

Artis Plager ('87) of Table Rock, Neb. has been appointed to the position of business assistant for the Nemaha Natural Resource District with headquarters in Tecumseh, Neb. She had formerly been employed at Lincoln Benefit Life as a record specialist. She will be married in March to Danny Fisher.

Bm Pursley ents of son Montclair N.J.

and his wife Karen are the proud parDouglas, born in February. They live in

Mary Beth Unvert Rathe ('87) and husband Tom of Lincoln, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Benjamin Dalen, born in October.

Harold Richardson ('89) of Tecumseh, Neb. is teaching physical education classes at the Sterling-Douglas schools.

Loren Schrier (attd. '83-'85) recently updated PSC on his achievements. He earned a bachelors degree in chemistry in '87 from Iowa State University, and joined Wilson Foods Corp. for one year. He then joined ABC Laboratories in Columbia, Mo. and is a manager in training. He is nearing completion of a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Missouri. He and his wife have a two-yearold daughter.

Todd ('86) and Michelle Taylor ('87) Sievers of Lincoln, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Jacob Todd, born in November. Jacob has a two year old brother, Jeremiah.

Rhea Harshbarger Spears ('82) of Chandler, Ariz

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Rex Floyd, Chet Korber join PSC Hall of Fame

Fonner Bobcat sports standouts Chet Korber ('32) and Rex Floyd ('46) were inducted into Peru State's Athletic Hall of Fame on a chilly Saturday this past November.

The pair were inducted by President Robert L. Burns at halftime of the PSC vs. Wayne State football game on November 7, following a Hall of Fame banquet in their honor.

31. Many considered him the outstanding guard in the state during his last two years as a Bobcat.

The Deshler, Neb. native also starred on some powerhouse Bobcat track teams, helping PSC to a conference title in '32.

to finish his sports career and his studies, graduating in '46.

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Jm Coonce Sumpter ('87) and husband Russell of Monroe, Wash. are proud parents of a daughter, McKenzie Nicole, born in November. McKenzie is welcomed home by a sister, Molly, who is four.

Mike Voigtman ('85), owner of Voigtman Variety Woods in Bellevue, Neb. was featured in a November '92 issue of the Midlands Business Journal. Opened in November '90, Voigtman's business expects to reach $1.5 million in sales this year.

Linda Gerdes Volker ('85) and husband Duane of Auburn, are proud parents of a son, Derek Dean, born in November. He is welcomed home by two brothers, Brandon and Lance.

Darrell Wellman ('82) was named managing editor of the twice-weekly Auburn (Neb.) Newspapers in November. He has worked for the newspapers since graduation from PSC, serving as news and sports editor.

Rick ('80) and Vicki Vollertsen ('79) Windham of North Platte, Neb. are proud parents of their third son, Isaiah Michael, born in October.

Terry ('89) and Jacqueline Schawang ('89) Way of Rulo, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Tyler Alan, born in January. He is welcomed home by a sister, three-year-old Tessie.

Karen Gerking Wolken ('84) of Tecumseh, Neb. received her master of education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December.

1990s

Shondel Sailor Baxa ('90) and husband Rob of Robinson, Ill. are proud parents of a son, Tyler Joseph, born in January.

Dan ('91) and Diane Groff ('89) Blackburn of Cresco, Iowa are proud parents of a daughter, Audra Danielle, born in October.

Todd Clark ('92) of Omaha, Neb. is employed with ConAgra as an operations analyst.

Korber returns

For Chet Korber it was an

Upon graduation he took a job teaching and coaching in Superior, Neb., then moved on to obtain an advanced degree at Northern Colorado. He served in the Navy during World Warn.

A native of Beatrice, Neb., Floyd lettered four times in football and track and once in basketball. A solid defensive and special teams player, he was one of Al Wheeler's alltime favorite ends despite never catching a pass.

He was a standout sprinter/hurdler on Bobcat track teams.

After graduation and a short stint as a teacher, he came back to Peru State for extra-special return to Peru After the war he stayed on nearly six years as a member State. He hadn't been on the the west coast, serving at of the PSC staff. He then Campus of A Thousand Oaks North Hollywood, Calif. High returned to the Air Force, and since his graduation over 60 School until retiring in 1972. also served as an Air Force years earlier. He lives in Studio City, Calif. ROTC professor, before retir-

He stepped out of the shad- Floyd a winner ing from active duty as a lieuows of another Hall of Farner, In athletics and in his life, tenant colonel. the late Paul "Swede" Hertz, Rex Floyd has been a proven He spent 14 years teaching to establish himself as one of winner. in the Fairfield, Calif. schools the great early basketball stars His studies and his PSC ath- before ending his professional at Peru State. letic career were interrupted career in 1981. He and his Korber was a four-year let- by the second World War, but wife, the fonner Hope Carter terwinner and captain in 1930- he returned from the Air Force ('42), live in Fairfield.

Brad Finkbeiner ('90) of Houston, Ark. is presently pursuing a masters degree in management at Webster University. He is manager of Aircraft Instrument Services Department at Midcoast-Little Rock, in Little Rock, Ark.

Bret Fritch ('90) of Omaha, Neb. is employed by EnronNorthem Natural Gas in the Regulatory Affairs-Cost of Service Department.

Jeff Gall ('92) of Clarkson, Neb. is employed with an accounting/tax firm in West Point, Neb.

Scott Hahn ('93) of Dewitt, Neb. will be employed as an accountant with Kennedy & Coe in Salina, Kan. after graduation this spring.

Chad Heath ('93) of Burchard, Neb. will be employed as a manager trainee with K-mart after graduation this spring.

Jodi Hytrek ('91) is a reporter for the Green Lake Country (Wis.) Reporter newspaper.

Ellen Wenzel Kruger ('90) of Ames, Iowa graduated with a master of science degree in toxicology from Iowa State University. She is a research assistant in the ISU Department of Entomology and will continue her studies toward a Ph.D. She received a research excellence award at Continued on

While fellow Hall of Farner Rex Floyd (left) andPSC President Robert Burns look on, 1992 Hall of Fame inductee Chet Korber salutes the crowd during 1992 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

(Photo courtesy Chet Korber family)

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Record-breaking year for Bobcats

Check out the numbers the at the Wheeler Center followPeru State men's basketball ing a home-opening setback to team has racked up in the Doane. wake of its 86-67 regular-sea- But the number most imporson finale win over Park tant to the Bobcats and Head College: Coach John Gibbs is two.

*the Bobcats 24 wins in That's how many victories are 29 games is second highest in needed to achieve a District school history and second in championship and the school's the country. first N AIA national· tourna-

*their 15 straight victories ment berth since 1966. since a Jan. 2 loss to Sterling The Bobcats, 16-13 a year (Kan.) has tied the longest win ago, stumbled at the start with streak in a season and equaled two straight defeats and a 2-3 the third best in PSC history. record. But Peru State has *a 12-game road string steamrolled past their oppoafter going 3-13 last season nents since winning 19 of its away from home. last 20 contests.

*twelve consecutive wins Gibbs said experience has

Gridders finish 7-2-1

The Peru State College football team completed a fine 7-2-1 campaign on Nov. 14 with a 54-6 rout of Nebraska Wesleyan before an estimated crowd of 1,200 at the Peru Oak Bowl.

Despite the lop-sided victory, Peru State was denied a spot into the NAIA Division II playoffs, snapping its string of consecutive berths at three. Coach Monte Meadows' squad finished No. 18 in the final regular-season poll, moving up three spots following the NWU win. PSC, however, needed to jump at least five spots-if not more-to secure an invitation to the field of 16.

Thirteen seniors made not only their final home appearance at the Oak Bowl but played their final game as a Bobcat. During their careers, Peru State posted a 34-8-2 mark, qualified for three NAIA playoffs three times, and won a national title in 1990. All but two players in the class started their careers at PSC.

Tight end Jim Gilbert highlighted the postseason honors by being selected as a second team Division II All-American. Peru State also placed two players on the honorable mention list in defensive tackle Mark Fritch and linebacker Steve Gaines.

Volleyball prospects bright

Look out in 1993.

The Peru State volleyball team delivered that message by closing out its 1992 season with a 33-20 record and advancing to the semi-finals of the NAIA District 11 tournament.

With a relatively young but taller and strong hitting squad, the Lady Bobcats improved by 12 games in the win column-PSC equaled the fourth highest total for victories in a season-over their '91 ledger, despite playing 23 games (11-12) against NCAA Division II opposition.

Peru State's season ended with a 15-13, 7-15, 7-15, 15-11, 915 loss to Doane at the Wheeler Center. Among those who ended their careers were outside hitter Bev Wedding and Tammy Hammer, and defensive specialists Stacy Landwehr, Melissa Swinney and Tracy Shannon.

Wedding· and Landweher added their names to an elite list at PSC with selection as NAIA All-America Scholar Athletes-an award based onathletie achievements and academic distifiction. · Wedding and freshman setter Jackie Egger were chosen to the honorable mention list of the All-District team.

keyed the turnaround. This year's roster includes 10 upperclassmen, including a six-man senior class: Fred Ward, Rod Green, Ryan Harshaw, Ivan Paul Howard, Dan LaRose and Rob Wright.

"We had a lot of junior college players on our team a year ago," said Gibbs, a 12-year veteran at PSC. "But now they know our system so much better. And the addition of Ivan has been a tremendous asset for us."

Wineglass is one of three captains along with Ward and Green. · Wineglass, a transfer

from Bellevue College, is second nationally in field goal percentage (.696) and leads the team in scoring (19.6) and rebounding (8.4).

Ward, an honorable mention All-American last season, has come up with another encore performance. The 5-10 guard is averaging 16.8 points and has broke single-season and career records for most assists and steals.

The Bobcats are more than just Wineglass and Ward. Other double figure scorers include senior guard Rod Green at 12.2 and senior forward Paul Howard at 10.7.

Wright, along with juniors Scott Doan (7 .2 ppg) and Todd Gottula, have provided valuable play off Gibbs' bench.

Unlike several recent teams, the '92-93 Bobcats haven't folded to the pressure of winning after cracking the national poll.

"We've stayed focused whole season; that's been a big key," Gibbs said. "I think the ranking actually helped us. We know we can't afford to loose. I think it's put pressure on us we needed. And with the exception of the first few games, we've handled it."

Junior :Jcison stepped out of the shadows of graduated All-American Nate Bradley to lead the Bobcats to a 7-2-1 ·record and a ranking of #18 in the final NAIA DiVision JI poll this past season.

(Photo by Bonnie Mick Henzel '86)

'93 lbaseball should be a hit

The 1993 spring season could have a lot in store for the Peru State College baser11l team.

A veteran baseball squad led by the likes of outfielder Will Rqftery give Bobcat fans every reason to expect Peru State spring sports to maintain the successful track record of all other PSC sports programs this year.

Fine year for Lady 'Cats

Peru State could be looking to the NAIA District 11 basketball tournament with "Double Vision"-a sweep of both the men's and women's titles.

Like their male counterparts, the Lady Bobcat basketball team enters the '93 District postseason as the No. 1 seed. Peru State, 19-9, clinched the top spot by defeating Concordia College 64-60 on Feb. 16 on the road.

As the No. 1 seed, the Lady Bobcats advance to the District championship game scheduled for March 3 at PSC 's Al Wheeler Center. The winner of the District receives an automatic bid to the NAIA Division II tournament March 11-16 in Monmouth, Oregon.

The Lady Bobcats have come on strong after a slow start. Once 2-4 overall in November, Peru State has won 10 of its last 11 outings and 13 of 15 since a Jan. 2 setback to Mayville State. ND.

Peru State closed out its regular season with a 68-53 triumph over Teikyo-Westmar at home for its eighth straight win. It also marked the final regular-season appearance at the Wheeler Center for senior

guards Janelle Henderson and Shelia Sughroue.

The Lady Bobcats also stand one victory shy of their fourth 20-win campaign in the past six years.

As expected, junior college transfer Becky Fisher has been a big boost to the frontcourt. The 5-11 center from Dixon, Ill., is fourth in the nation in field goal percentage at .608, and also leads the team in scoring with a 15.3 average.

Another top player is junior forward Lora White. An honorable mention All-American last season, White is the leading rebounder a 8.0 average and second in both scoring (12.7) and fieldgoal percentage (.517).

Joining Henderson and Sughroue in the backcourt are sophomore guard Angie Wilson (10.4 ppg) and junior Amanda Nannan (44 threepointers), who often occupies a small forward spot. Henderson is currently third on PSC's career chart in assists with 255, and sixth alltime in steals with 137.

Other key performers inside include 6-1 junior Tamir Anderson, 6-2 freshman Jill Parker, and 5-10 junior Kristi Cummins.

A strong pitching staff and several quality position players return from last year's 21-27 squad, but the Bobcats are optimistic of improving upon that mark with what appears to be stronger hitting, improved team speed, and better defense.

Leading the pitching rotation are seniors Scott Kohout and Brad Gerdts and sophomore Scott Kier. who combined for 14 wins last season. The left-handed Kohout, a three-time honorable mention All-District selection, enters the '93 campaign needing just three wins to become the school's career leader.

Rounding out the rotation will be two strong right arms6-foot-6 junior Chris Michael and freshman Chris Raabe,

who doubles as a middle infielder. Also battling for action on the mound are seniors Kevin Heller and Dan Huss, juniors Tony Carroll and Mike Fitzpatrick (0-3, 4.19), sophomore Jeff Kuhl (2-3, 6.1). and freshmen Tony Duffek, Kurt Heller. Curt Van Laningham, Shawn Exner. and Matt Uher.

Offensively, the Bobcats will be tougher to corral with a solid mix of hitters from both sides of the plate. Three returnees hit over .300 last spring in outfielder Kevin Heller, shortstop Matt Miller and second baseman Mike Maroney, whose .381 average led the club. More offense will be counted on from three other lettermen: outfielder/designated hitter Will Raftery (.275), first baseman Dave DeBoer (30 RBI's), and catcher Matt Grewe, last

year's top long-ball threat (6).

PSC's newcomers lend plenty of offense, t .1 B.J. Coburn. a junior outfiel ./ er who sat out last season. is a talented leadoff candidate and immediate base stealing threat, while first baseman Tom Krill and outfielder Dan Lajoie will bolster the middle portion of the lineup with power. All three are left-handed sticks. Wyoming transfer Scott Bullock will be perhaps the biggest addition from the right side as well as a solid glove at third base. Catcher Greg Larsen and outfielder Joe Dunn will both bring ample speed to the lineup.

The Bobcats schedule includes NCAA Division I opponents in Creighton and Nebraska, numerous NCAA-II foes, and a challenging 13game southern trip to Texas and Louisiana.

PSC fields veteran softball teaID

The Peru State College softball team will look to improve upon last year's 12-21 record this spring with the return of eight letterwinners and five starters.

If they are indeed successful. the Lady Bobcats will need strong performances from their youth. PSC's 17-player roster includes but four upperclassmen, six sophomores, and seven freshmen.

Peru State is most experienced in the field, where three starters are back. PSC has two juniors behind the plate, and a pair of sophomores returning in the outfield.

Firs,t baseman Nicole Vetter, pitcher-second baseman Erin Ingram, and catcher Kelly Burnside are the team's top returning players. Vetter, a junior from Council Bluffs, Iowa, was an honorable mention All-District pick last spring after leading the team in hitting at .363 and tying for honors with RBis with 18. Ingram transferred from the College of Dupage to hit .309, while Burnside posted a career-high .299 average with 15 RBis.

Third baseman Tonya Kuker also returns to the infield. A first-year starter in '92, Kuker had a .912 fielding percentage and 14 RBis in 30games.

Freshmen Jennifer Slatery, a second team All-State selection from Omaha Marian, and Jackie Egger are amc : , the top challengers at shortstop. Another player, tirst team All-Stater Kim Hawki' ;on of Millard South, is expected to push for at first base.

Peru State will staff: Ingram, Gach. Ingram, a , was last year's ace 3.33 earned-run-averag: Gach posted 2-10 record and 2.31 ERA in 193.2 innings summer at Underwood (IA) High School.

Returnees in the outfield include sophomore Beth Cordry, who also saw action as a pitcher in 11 games last spring, and Dawn Little, a .295 hitter as a rookie. Others projected to see action include transfer Tara Davis, and freshmen Jennifer Dappen and Sara Justesen.

Davis and Dappen will double up as backup catchers.

The Lady Bobcats open the season with a competitive spring trip to Illinois and Tennessee. They have five scheduled home double headers, including Avila (Mo.). Dana. Hastings, York and Midland-Lutheran.

(Photo by Todd Gottula)

Don't forget to take the PERU STATER along!

HERE'S

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ISU and has been inducted into two academic honor societies a:nd a research society.

Lisa Urbaner Kuenzi ('91) of Pawnee City, Neb. is the office manager and advertising representative for The Pawnee Republican in Pawnee City.

Jeffery McWilliams ('92) of Modale, Iowa left last fall for East Africa where he will be spending two years working as a math teacher with the Peace Corps in Kenya.

Denise Meyer ('92) recently accepted a position as manager trainee with Woolworth's in Chicago , Ill.

Harold Shields ('92) is an electrical draftsman for Valmont Industries, Inc. near Valley, Neb. The 50-year-old, who was totally disabled after a kidney ailment 23 years ago, was featured in a January story in the Omaha WorldHerald.

Beth Ely Sickel ('92) of Rulo, Neb. is working in the newly opened office of Prosser & Prosser PC in Auburn, Neb. She has been employed by the firm for two years.

Jeanne Pella Speckman ('92) of Elk Creek, Neb. is the Office Manager of FMHA in Beatrice, Neb.

Published by Peru State College

Vol. 42 No. 2

Budget Blues

Maybemore in '95?

If money talks, the Peru State College school song may have to be changed to "The Sounds of Silence."

After two consecutive years of cuts in state funding, coupled with several other cutbacks over the past decade, the fiscal picture doesn't seem to be getting much brighter.

The only positive in the fiscal outlook for the next two years ( 1993-95) is that it could have been worse, noted President Robert L. Burns.

In early June, state general fund appropriations to PSC

and most other agencies were set at the same levels as for the current fiscal year. State officials had talked about cuts of up to five percent for '93-'95 after 4.5 percent reductions from 1991-'93.

In other words, no cutbut no new money for at least two more years.

The fact that Dr. Burns, for the first time since he arrived at PSC in 1991, won't have to deal with a budget cut is small consolation.

"Nebraska's economic Continued on Page 2

Homecoming '93 Oet. 2

Homecoming '93 will take place on Saturday, October 2 and as always, all Peru Staters are invited to ''come home" to PSC.

Plans are not finalized, but it is anticipated the traditional Homecoming parade, football game and other events will once again be among the

See you in Peru on October 2 '.

nr llment soars

Extravaganza ..

Dr. Thomas Ediger, professor of music, directed Peru Sta.te 's <.t,nnuaf...J>iano bxtravagal'tz.a in March. Well over 200 pianists from a four-state region per;fQ,rrrfeti.fO.r a sellout cro'tffi()f around 650 in the College Theatre at the Extravaganza,. b>; ment. and by Williamson Baldwin Piano and Organ of DawsOJ't, Neb'. The eflentfeatures· J'.8 pianos on stage, each with two pianists performing - 360fingers playing in unison, · (Photo by Kent Propst)

Honorary degrees to state officials

Peru State College capped its 125th year of service to the State of Nebraska in May by awarding honorary doctorates to Gov. E. Benjamin Nelson and to Lt. Gov. Maxine Moul during 1993 Commencement

ceremonies.

A packed house filled the Al Wheeler Activity Center for the event on May 8. Gov. Nelson also delivered the Commencement address to the over 200 graduates on hand.

Governor Nelson

Gov. Ben Nelson was elected the state's chief executive officer in 1990 on a platform he called "The Three E's: Education, the Environment, Continued on Page 5

More students than ever beforewere enrolled at Peru State College this past semester, according to President Robert L. Burns.

Thanks.toa.65 •. increase in •finaJ h.eadcount totaled a rec?rdJ,8n; J?r·. Burns ··· > < ·.

That reflects an. ofnearly 22 percent over Spring 1992 headcount, he said.

"This record enrollment shows what is possible for Peru State," Dr. Burns said.

While \Vas plrfsed \Vi.th·the dramatic;; ;-campus attendance,· he satisfac-·• .··.· .•• ..•...·.·•

Psg erµ-oneq i ,011•· ...•.... fOJ:nparer.t() (>ff.-campus .enrollment•·.·. .•·.·· climbed from 523jast year.to .8(51 spring'. \>

"I •. expect tl1atqff:.campus enroUJ:nentswm continue to gro"r rapidlyi11thr next year• and tl1at make >Steady progress inJdentifying. new opporttmities, but· at a slowerpace," Dr. Burns said:

Summer 1993

The end of the college year always brings a lot of activity, and much of it has to do with Peru State alumni. Of course, at Commencement this May we granted degrees to over 200 who instantly became our newest alumni. But April and May are busy with alumni activities of all kinds. Pat and I often say that these are some of our favorite things to do each year. Dr. Robert Burns

Omaha alumni began the season again this year. A larger crowd, met at the zoo .and toured the Lied Jungle before a festive dinner and program. Most of those who came live fairly near the College, so they have close ties still and sometimes get to the campus for special events.

But it is its own kind of special event when PSC alums take time from their busy lives to come together to hear about their College. We are active and informed Nebraskans, so we talked about the legislature and the coordinating commission, but mostly-and rightly-we talked about Peru State College. The alumni are so strong in their support of our work that we come home ready to fight on. This year's event was organized by Mfoiand .Mrs. Dan Jon.es, Mrs; Chuck Krumme, and Mr. and Mrs. Wally Wuster, and the Omaha alumni have chosen Chuck and Elaine Krumme for the new year's leadership.

In April each year our alumni in Northern California gather in Fairfield (specifically again this year at the airforce base, courtesy of Hope and Rex Floyd) to tell stories (some are even mostly true), to see old and new friends, and to remember college days. The group sang The Color Song and Beautiful Nebraska, surrounded by the flowers and sun of northern California. For that afternoon the hills of Peru and those of the Napa Vruleywine country weren't very far apart.

Close friends

Pat and I got a few hours in which to greet friends we have known for only two years but who are very close in that short time. We met new friends, and made promises about getting together the next time they are in southeast Nebraska (and we are good about keeping those promises). It was hard to leave when the time is gone. This very successful event was arranged by John Leavitt and his committee of Navy V-12 alumni and with that kind of success, they will be continuing

that work.

Commencement time at Peru State also means 50th Year Reunion, of course. This year the Class of 1943 came to campus in high spirits, accompanied by some who aren't in the Class of '43 but know where to come for a good time. All are welcome. A social time at the Bums home, dinner, and a program of awards and memories highlighted the first day of the weekend. Breakfast, Commencement, a special luncheon (this year with Governor Nelson and Lt. Governor Moul) and area :ours topped off Saturday's schedule. As usual, the reports on the lives and achievements of the alumni themselves were the real high points. Carolyn and Kent did a fine job of planning and implementing all the activities.

The Lincoln Alumni, our newest club following its recent renewal, met in Lincoln again this spring. Lively conversation, often with the political tone one expects in the capital city, marked the evening, and with this crowd one expects and gets some great jokes and stories. The officers this last year were Doug McGaughey and Becky Kohrs and election results put Mrs. Kohrs and Lori Vrtiska in office for next year. A special element of the night's program was a talk by Senator Floyd Vrtiska (First District), outlining legislative activities and expectations. Floyd, a long time strong supporter of Peru State, plays an active role in the Unicameral on behalf of southeast Nebraska. Lincoln alumni hope to organize a pregame party in Lincoln for the Peru State vs. Nebraska Wesleyan football game.

Peru Prep reunion

Memorial Day weekend brought these alumni spring activities to a close with a busy schedule for the Peru Prep Reunion. Many of the Peru Prep alumni also are PSC alumni, of course, and we like to adopt all of them. It is great to have the event on the campus. The history of Peru Prep is so much a part of the College that the high school colors of purple and gold blend surprisingly well with Peru Blue. This year's reunion was organized by a local committee headed by Corinne Adams and Phyllis Rosenquist. A crowd of over 200 filled the room, ending the day with a dance in the Student Center.

Fall will see the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Alumni Club in the Denver area (Sept. 11 at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden) and we hope to get going again with the east coast group.

These events, these people are so important to the College. They help to keep the old memories, hopes and dreams alive, and they help to keep the future bright at the same time. Pat and I are always invigorated by them. We hope you will be too. Join us!

No cut, no hike in state support for PSC

From Page 1 problems are our main worry, but the facts are that as state funds have been reduced our cost of doing business has increased," Dr. Burns noted. "That produces major problems."

Dr. Burns pointed out that state funding (general fund) for Nebraska's first college

Jones ('60) Omaha alumni

One of the best and biggest Peru State alumni meetings in years was held this past April in, of all places, a jungle. Actually the site of the 1993 Omaha-area alumni meeting was Treetops Restaurant adjacent to the Lied Jungle at the Henry Doorly Zoo.

Attendance approached 100 as alumni from the Classes of 1935 through 1989 enjoyed a tour of the facility and an enjoyable program emceed by chapter President Dan Jones ('60).

PSC President Robert Bums reported on new developments and improvements at the college in spite of more budget-cutting and other obstacles facing PSC.

Continued on Page 3

will still be less in June 199 5 than it was in June 1991 - not a good situation for a laborintensive operation such as a college.

Particularly one that is growing rapidly in terms of student enrollment (see related story).

One way to overcome stagnant state support is to

increase tuition. That is exact1y what happened this past spring, but Dr. Burns acknowledges there is a limit to what the market will bear.

"Our tuition still offers good services for a fair price," Dr. Bums said. "Pressure continues to build, however, when our students face repeated

increases."

Maintaining quality in the classroom, providing adequate faculty salaries, and addressing physical needs of the campus after years of disregard, remain top priorities for the Burns administration - priorities which become ever more difficult without the support of state tax dollars.

Dan

Nebraska State Senator Floyd Vrtiska was a special guest at PSC's 1993 Lincoln Alumni chapter meeting in May. Sen. Vrtiska is a Table Rock resident. His wife Doris (Wagner '47), daughter Lori ('84) and son Kim ('90) are all Peru State alums.

Lincoln Alumni have a capital time

Enthusiasm for the revital- District 1 in the Nebraska leg- for being the most recent alum ized Lincoln Alumni chapter islature. Sen. Vrtiska talked in attendance. The award for continues to grow, as evi- about his experiences as a earliest alum went to Dr. denced by the May '93 meet- freshman member of the George Lytton ('37). ing. nation's only one-house state Becky Kohrs ('85) was

Around 40 joined together legislature. chosen as chapter president for at the Legionnaire Club, man- PSC President Robert the coming year. Lori Vrtiska aged by Bob Logsdon ('47). Burns spoke about recent ('84) was elected secretary and Chapter President Doug achievements at the college, trea5urer. McGaughey ('68) emceed the and answered several ques- The group discussed holdevening's festivities. tions from members of the ing an informal gathering prior

A special guest was audience. to the Nov. 13 Bobcat football Senator Floyd Vrtiska of Michelle Klopfenstein game in Lincoln at Nebraska Table Rock, who represents Ellis ('88) received the award Wesleyan.

Rocky Mountain East Coast

Summer 1993 PERU STATER 3

North California assembly

by Barbara Clayburn ('51) tively as the earliest and most The annual Peru-Northern recent graduates present. Also California Alumni reunion attending were several "native April 24 was the usual happy Peruvians" including Elinor bash. With Retired Colonel Majors McGee ('36), Norma and former faculty member Jean Hayes Meyer ('41), Rex Floyd (' 42) serving as Marion Hayes (' 43), Ansel host the meeting was held at Clayburn ('52), Laurine Travis Air Force Base Clayburn Johnson ('49), and Officer's Club in Fairfield. Hope Carter Floyd ('43).

Arrangements were under A raffle benefit for the the direction of John Leavitt chapter and for the Peru State ('45), a former Navy V-12 College Foundation resulted in member. Hostessing the regis- many receiving a variety of tration were the wives of John Peruviana and California Slaven, Jack Staples and wines. Background music was Jack Mast, all former a tape by Bob Ashton ('42) of Navymen. Springfield, Mo.

Following the invocation After introduction by indiby Barbara Bragg Clayburn victuals in the group, special ('51), Andrew Lakey of the guests Dr. Robert Burns and V-12 group delivered a eulogy his wife Pat were introduced. in memory of recently He updated listeners on the deceased member Leonard latest events, changes and Prisk of Colfax, Calif. progress at the College. The Carlos Harrison ('51) was attendance of the College Master of Ceremonies. Prexy and his wife are deeply Honored was "soon to be 100 appreciated by alumni who years old" Daisy Clark Wear, greatly enjoy hearing firsthand who noted her perfect ;atten- · ·'<ibout:tliieir:aima1fifatef/; dance at this function for Robert "Red Wilson ('51) many years. and Ken Taylor ('51) are to Irene Prokop ('25) and head up arrangements for next Merry Holliday-Hanson year... same location, on April ('91) were recognized respec- 23, 1994.

The Table Mountain Inn in Golden, Colo. will be the site of the 1993 Rocky Mountain Alumni chapter meeting on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Planners are looking at locations in and around the Washington, D.C. area. More news will be sent when it becomes available.

Efforts to re-establish the East Coast chapter of Peru State alumni are continuing, with the aim remaining to hold a meeting around the Columbus Day weekend in October. Invitations will be sent in August, so all alums in Colorado, Wyoming, western Kansas and western Nebraska should start making plans to attend the event.

Omaha Alumni meet in a jungle

From Page 2

A raffle drawing for prizes and awarding of table centerpieces was conducted.

President Jones expressed appreciation to the many who helped make the '93 assembly so successful, including his wife Jean (Birdsley '54), Vice President Chuck Krumme ('57) and Elaine (Spier '58), and Secretaryffreasurer Wally Wuster and Doris (Shearer),

both '57.

Nancy Hardy Hallstrom ('51) nominated a slate of officers for the 1994 meeting including Chuck and Elaine Krumme as co-presidents, Nick Stolzer ('58) as vice president, and Wally Wuster as secretary-treasurer, with Dan Jones continuing in the capacity as past president. The officers were elected by unanimous ballot.

President Burns presented an award for Earliest Alum in Attendance to Betty Hannigan Stackhouse ('35). Sharon McLaughlin Hurley ('89) received the Most Recent Graduate prize, and the '93 officers all received awards as well.

President Jones concluded the meeting by welcoming suggestions from the audience regarding the 1994 meeting.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Robert "Red" Wilson ('51), president-elect of the Northern California alumni chapter, and Irene Prokop ( '25 ), the earliest grad in attendance, were among those enjoying the '93 Northern California assembly in April.

(Photo courtesy Carlos Harrison '51)

Foundation holds annual meeting

New members, old officers, good numbers and positive reports highlighted the 1993 annual meeting of the Peru State College Foundation in April.

111e PSC Foundation is the corporation for educational and charitable purposPeru State ';ent.

Bob

Vi e President. e McKercher of Peru: Secretary. John Chaney of Auburn: and Treasurer, Dr. J.C. Hauserman of Auburn. Committee chairs include Carol Wheeler ('74) of Auburn,. budget and finance; Tom Morrissey of Tecumseh,

year terms were Barbara Bragg Clayburn ('51) of Stockton, Calif., Woolsey and Josephine Davis of Nebraska City. Marge Ely ('90) of Au Bob Engles. Marv Gerdes ('53) of Auburn, and Nancy Hardy Hallstrom of Omaha. '.\farda 80 df ntire 1'41 Francis ;\foul Ward Reesman Robert Smith '47i nhnson. odnev of Falls Dr. n Vanderford i '69) of Cameron. Mo and Lori Vrtiska Lincoln.

Three outgoing Trustees were also recognized for their service, including Bonnie Rutz Carlile ('57} of Maryville, Mo., John Chatelain ('76) of Omaha, an8'Dkk Wilson of Auburn. Hauserman, investments. The treasurer's report

New Trustees elected to showed Foundation assets of three-year terms included just over $2.9 million, ref1ectJudson Douglas HI ('56) of ing an increase of over Lincoln, W. Harvey Fraser $62,000 just since October. ('65) of Humboldt, Rita The Foundation has budgeted Russell Hanna ('40) of over $103,000 in scholarship Aurora, Colo., Kenneth support for PSC students in Majors ('59) of Lincoln, Dr. 1993-94.

F •.. with a teicer>tio1n hosted by President Oestmann H of Auburn, and and Mrs. Robert Burns. folAnnie Thomas of Auburn. lowed by dinner in the college Trustees reelected to three- Student Center.

Gifts to Peru State Foundation recognized

The last Peru Stater included several pages of names of 1992 donors to the Peru State College Foundation.

The names of three donors were inadvertently omitted. They include Mary Frederick Martin ('83) and Steven ('82) and Wendy Shuey ('85) Saathoff. Our apologies- and our thanks!

We misspelled the name of one donor from the Class of '76, Linda Doty Dickeson.

We are also pleased to report that the Foundation has been notified of three additional bequests to the College by way of the Foundation. They include Margery Evans Teel ('41) of Topeka, Kan., and Michael Chu ('65) of Kearney, Mo. plus one Peru Stater who wishes to remain anonymous.

Some the friendly voices you heard this spring calling the annual PSC Foundation Phone-A-Thon were (from left) Todd Harper from Lockport, N. Steve Ramer from Stella, Neb., Tera Pugh from Pem, Jessica Cardenas from Omaha, Janet Dineen from Papillion, Neb., Angela Hawley from Peru, Felicia Duncan from Plattsmouth, Neb., and Patrick Ray from Wilson, N. C. All are Peru State students who work on campus at the Jdelman Telemarketing Inc. center, which conducted the Phone-A-Thon. (Photo by Kent Propst)

Phone-A-Thon rings up nearly $44,000

Thanks to PSC alumni and friends who answered the call, the 1993 Pi:rn State College Foundation Phone-A-Thon was another success according to Foundation President Bob Engles.

Nearly 1,300 alums and friends of Peru State pledged $43,930.50 to the Foundation during ll1c annual Phone-A-Thon conducted throughout March and early April.

111e campaign was conducted by PSC students working at the Idelman Telemarketing Inc. center on the Peru State campus.

The Phone-A-Thon goal was $43,000, Engles noted. A total of $40,494 was pledged during the '92 Phone-A-Thon.

"We appreciate the support of the hundreds and hundreds of supporters of Peru State College and of the Foundation Phone-A-1l1on." Engles saici. "Private support of the College is m0;e important than ever, and I'm happy we reached our goal."

n

The following Peru Stater's have recently been added to our dreaded "Lost Alumni'' list.

They won't be getting this or future editions of the alumni newspaper - UNLESS YOU HELP!

Please send current addresses to: The Peru Stater, c/o Kent Propst, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421. Thanks!

Shawna L. Ploog - 1992

prTerry Wenzl - 1992

Robert H. Cellar - 1989

Lisa Bull Witmer - 1989

Jacqueline Hawley - 1987

Jody Guyett - 1986

Don B. Auxier - 1984

Richard E. Ossian - 1984

Denise Gourley Anderson -

1981

Jerry Koeneke - 1974

Carleen Kriefels Kleveland -1972

Robert Gnade - 1962

Deanna Brown Knadler1957

Beverly Redfield Harrison

d - 1955

Bryce Adkins - 1949

Alma Simpson Vance1946

Marilene Scheitel Hillmer1945

Annetta L. Bruce - 1943

Lorraine Bowen Boos1941

Elizabeth Stone Moore1931

Marion Overholt Parson1925

Vanessa Harper - no year

Mrs. Oscar Kiefer - no year

Toni Shrader - no year

Summer 1993 PERU STATER 5

Honorary degrees t.o state executives

From Page 1 and Economic Development."

His state and national leadership in education prompted PSC President Robert L. Burns to nominate him for PSC's honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

Gov. Nelson's leadership in the national "Goals 2000" and the "Nebraska 2000" education programs, and his chairmanship of the National Education Goals Panel, are examples of his dedication to education reform and improvement.

A native of McCook, Neb., he won the 1990 Democratic state primary by just 42 votes, one of the closest elections for a statewide race in modern U.S. history.

Nebraskans elected him their 3 7th governor in November 1990.

Lt. Governor l\foul

In her first attempt at elective office, Maxine B. Moul was elected Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska in 1990, the first woman to serve in that capacity in state history.

She received PSC's honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

based on her state and national work in rural development.

Dr. Burns nominated her An extensive background

I I I

Nebraska Governor Ben Nelson returned to Peru State College in May to deliver the 1993 Commencement address as PSC concluded its celebration of its 125th year of service. Gov. Nelson also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Nebraska sfirst college.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

1920s

Marion Marsh Brown ('27) of Omaha has published her latest book, "Susette LaFlesche: Advocate for Native American Rights." Mrs. Brown was notified recently that she has been selected to receive the Spur Award from the Western Writers of America for her 19th book.

Wanda Willmore Gray ('27) of Lawrence, Kan. is retired after an interesting career in education. She began her career teaching in Salem, Neb. and Hebron, Neb. and later joined the Indian Service as a teacher, department head and administrator for the service for 39 years. In 1971 she received the Distinguished Service Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

1930s

of public service complements Lt. Gov.

professional successes.

She has been, and remains, involved in a variety of civic endeavors.

Gov. Nelson appointed her to chair the Nebraska Rural Development Commission and the Nebraska Development Network.

She co-chaired the state's 125th anniversary commission and serves on the Nebraska 2000 education steering committee.

She began her career as a reporter/photographer in Sioux City, Iowa.

She and husband Francis, a member of the Peru State College Foundation board, founded Maverick Media in Syracuse, Neb. in 1971.

Miriam Reel Adams and Warren Adams ('37) of Oregon City, Ore. didn't have t) travel far to support the Lady Bobcat basketball teain during the '93 NAIA National Basketball Tournament in March, held in Monmouth, Ore. Also pictured is Ted Harshbarger ('77) of Peru State, who was also on hand to cheer the team. Photo courtesy of Brent Strilb.iatter.

Merlyn Wittler Arends ('38) of Talmage, Neb. was elected as the Silver Haired Legislator for Nebraska District 1.

1940s

Charles Gabus ('40) of Des Moines, Iowa was named a charter member of the Nebraska Jaycees Hall of Fame last February. Gabus joined the Shenandoah, Iowa Jaycees and later served the Montibello, Calif. and Continued on

Lt. Govemor of Nebraska, Maxine B. Moul, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Peru State during Commencement '93 ceremonies in May. Bestowing the doctoral hood were PSC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Clyde Barrett (left) and Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Jerrold Hanson.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Moul's

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Edna Englom Anderson (two-year '35) passed away in March in Omaha.

Laura Wilkinson Beachy ('55} of Humboldt, Neb. passed away in May. She was a retired school teacher.

Word has been received of the death of Anna May Sandin Breitenback ('37) of Bay Shore, N.Y. in March.

Gladys Marshall Buell ('19) of Lincoln, Neb. passed away in May. She was a retired school teacher.

Irma Conrad Casteel ('18) passed away in February in Crete, Neb.

Word has been received of the death of Emma Sundell Christopherson ('15) of Omaha.

Word has been received of the death of Emory Clifton (' 45) of Cypress, Calif.

Word has been received of the death of Vera Bostder Dougherty ('18) of La Habra, Calif.

Word has been received of the death of Marvin Drake ('34) of Lake Lure; N.C. ·

William Dunn ('39) of Louisville, Neb. passed away in March. He was an administrator for Nebraska schools for 30 years.

Mary Fisher ('14) of Pawnee City, Neb. passed away in March.

Clara Fletcher ('45) of Hamburg, Iowa passed away in March. She taught in Hamburg for many years.

Word has been received of the death of Zelma Taylor Gage ('24) of Dallas, Ore.

Word has been received of the death of Bette Galloway Golden ('45) of Sidney, Neb.

Sybel Benge Gosard (attd. '33 & '35) passed away in February. She was a longtime resident of Grant, Neb.

Howard Hatcher ('33) of San Diego, Calif. passed away in May.

Word has been received of the death of Marie Claussen Haver ('25) of Omaha.

Dorothy Gagnebin Hawley f 55) of Glendale, Ariz. passed away in March.

Word has been received of the death of Emily Hertz (attd. late '20s) of Claremont, Calif.

Clara Henn James (attd. '30-

'31) passed away in April in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Word has been received of the death of Arnold Johnston (attd. '65-'69) in Cleveland, Ohio

Word has been received of the death of Dr. Tilman L. Juett ('53) of Ashland, Ky. in July.

Joseph Klima ('15) of Geneva, Neb. passed away in March.

Martha Murray Lakey ('21) passed away in February in Hebron, Neb.

Yola Lamb ('24) of Palmyra, Neb. passed away in March. She was an elementary school teacher.

Irene McKean Leahy ('59) of Boulder, Colo. passed away in May.

Katy Campbell McCoy ('19) passed away in March in Lincoln, Neb. At one time she taught at Peru Prep.

Jean Messler (attd. summers '58-'64) of Falls City, Neb. passed away in May. During her career she had lived in Falls City and Fairbury, Neb. serving as a librarian for the Fairbury City Library for 16 years.

Rev. John F. Meyer f69) of Bradshaw, Neb. passed away in March. He served in the ministry for over 40 years.

Homer Myers (' 33) of Hacienda Heights, Calif. passed away in January.

Word has been received that Dr. John D. Nettleton, a faculty member at Peru State from 194850, passed away in December 1992. He was living in Fort Collins, Colo. at the time of his death.

Margaret Mitchell Palmer ('18) of Kearney, Neb. passed away in March.

Word has been received of the death of Isabel Hartley Peden ('26) of Houston, Texas.

Lillian Young Pettit (' 17) of Peru, Neb. passed away in May.

Esther Crabtree Pugh ('32) of Auburn, Neb. passed away in February.

Etta Durfee Ramsey ('56) of Falls City, Neb. passed away in February. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in the Falls City area for 40years. ·

Phillip Reed ('55) passed away in April. He was a resident of Broken Bow, Neb.

J11orence Sitorious Rexroth (attd. late '20s) of Humboldt, Neb. passed away in April. She taught in rural schools around Humboldt.

Word has been received of the death of Ellen Scheidt ('10) of Fort Collins, Colo. in August of 1991.

Claudia Shadduck Schindler ('30) of Wilmington, Del. passed away in February. She was a retired music teacher and had taught all levels of music in several public schools in Nebraska. She taught in Lincoln from 1955 until retiring in 1973, ending a 38 year career as a teacher.

Anna Seibert (attd. '11·'12) passed away in 1992. She was 100 years old.

Word has been received of the death of Alice Lindgren Shaffer ('27) of Hooper, Neb.

Thelma Norris Skow ('30) of Omaha, Neb. passed away in May.

Word has been received of the death of Ulden Tharp Smith ('12) of Van Nuys, Calif.

Word has been received of the death of Ruth Adams Snyder ('51) of Myrtle Creek, Ore.

Naomi Ord Stanek (attd. '23) passed away in March.

Word has been received of the death of Herman Stutheit ('38) of Worland, Wyo. in August, 1992.

Helen Iverson Thimgan (two-year '30) of Plattsmouth, Neb. passed away in February. She was a retired school teacher.

Word has been received of the death of Bernice Vaughan ('66) of Hastings, Neb.

Cora Ware, widow of PSC chemistry professor (1930-39) Dr. Frank Ware, passed away in March in Seattle, Wash.

Ralph Wederc1uist ('44) of Malvern, Iowa passed away in December 1991.

John Wheatley ('34) of Fairfield, Iowa passed away in January. He was a minister in Iowa, Arizona, and in Panama.

Evelina Naiman Willems ('33) of Hebron, Neb. passed away in March.

Ruth Hanlon Wilson ('36) of Little Rock, Ark. passed away in April. She was a business teacher and had taught at Hartington High School.

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Auburn, Neb. chapters, and was Nebraska Jaycee president in 1952-53. The outstanding local president award for Nebraska Jaycees is named in his honor.

Josephine Citta Godown ('41) and husband Leonard of Bellevue, Neb. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July.

Robert (' 47) and Maxine Sherstad (' 69) Smith of Johnson, Neb. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January.

1950s

Viola Cox ('58) of Beatrice, Neb. was presented the Service to Mankind award for 1993 by the Beatrice Sertoma Club and the Sunrise Sertoma Club. She was honored for her dedication to education and other community activities. She began her teaching career in Beatrice and has been active in many educational organizations. She has also worked with adult literacy programs and with elementary students in the English as a Second Language program.

Judson Douglass III ('56) of Lincoln, Neb. has purchased the Citizens State Bank of Virginia and its branch in Lewiston. Judd is chairman and president of Farmers Bank of Cook and its branch in Peru.

Rosina Schacht Harvey (' 54) of Santa Barbara, Calif. has retired after 49 years in the education business - 25 years in the classroom and 24 as a librarian. She began her career in rural schools in the Cook, Neb. area and then moved on to Auburn, Syracuse and Grand Island. The last 34 years have been with the Santa Barbara school system. She and her husband intend to spend more time traveling and hope to get back to Peru State as she has not visited since graduation.

Catherine Caswell McKiddy ('50) of Beatrice, Neb. was elected president of the Nebraska chapter of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Robert Norvell (' 58), superintendent of the Centura schools in Cairo, Neb. was featured in a newspaper article in March.

Virginia Taylor Snook ('59) was recognized as the outstanding educator of the Cameron, Mo. Middle School during ceremonies in April hosted by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce. She recently completed her 25th year in the school system.

1960s

Velma Adam ('67) of Odell, Neb. has retired from

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Among the PSC employees honored for reaching milestones in their careers on the Campus of A Thousand Oaks this past spring were (from left) Dr. Vic Ferre, professor of education, 15 years; Mrs. Kathy Volkmer, secretary for the industrial technology department, 10 years; and Dr. Chet Harper, professor of speech and drama, 15 years.

25 recognized for career milestones

Twenty-five PSC personnel were honored in May in recognition of career milestones on the Campus of A Thousand Oaks.

President Robert L. Burns led a tribute to staff members who retired this year, including Dr. Clyde Barrett, Dr. John Hahn, Dr. Leland Sherwood, Bob Shively, and Mrs. Gerry Brady.

20 Years - Bob Judd

15 Years - Rob Evans, Dr. Vic Ferre, Dr. Chet Harper

10 Years - Dr. Spencer Davis, Janet Hawley, Dr. William Longley, Kent Propst, Kurt Stutheit, Kathy Volkmer

5 Years - Barbara Bender, Dr. Dan Cox, Mark Fegan, Dr. Jerry Hanson, Bonnie Henzel, Staff honored included:

Years - Dr. Leland Sherwood Leonard McComas, Dr. Anthony Linda Meyer, Gary Staples, Ross

25 Years - Dr. John Dr. Kelly Liewer Van Oyen.

Steven Andersen ('92) of Omaha and Lisa Smith were to be married in June. Steven is a substitute teacher for Omaha Public Schools and the surrounding area.

Trudi Bullock ('89) and Shane Schumacher were to be married in June. Trudi is teaching elementary school in Kingman, Ariz.

Tim Chapin ('89) and Syndi Bagley were married in March in Omaha. Tim is a technician at the Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville, Neb.

Darwin Craig ('89) of Omaha and Lynn Krebs were married in May. Darwin is employed with the Department of Labor in Omaha.

Catherine Duryea ('92) of Auburn, Neb. and PSC student Darrin Goering of Auburn, were married in April. Katy is an ophthalmic assistant at the offices of Drs. Crotty and Crotty in Auburn. Darrin is employed at Schneider O.K. Trre.

Jeffrey A. Gress ('88) of LaVista, Neb. and Darcy Lampe were married in April. Jeff is an accountant at Champion's Club/Eagle Run in Omaha.

PSC student Kirsten Ann Hansen of Peru, Neb. and Shane Dunn of Stella, Neb. will be married in June. Kirsten is employed at Brad's Pharmacy in Auburn.

Cynthia K. Hartman ('92) of Lincoln, Neb. and Dale Phelps will be married in October. Cynthia is employed at Donnelley Marketing in Lincoln as a data edit operator.

Ryan Herold ('90) and Jean West were to be married in June in Omaha. Ryan is an environmental scientist with Woodward-Clyde Services of Omaha.

Susan L. Kujath ('92) of Daykin, Neb. and Larry Lawton, Jr. ('92) of Plainview, Ark. were to be married in June. Susan is employed by the Department of Social Services in Beatrice

and Larry is a federal wildlife assistant.

Stacy Landwehr ('92) and Bryan Sullivan ('93) were to be married in July in Lincoln, Neb. Stacy is working for KinderCare and Bryan for Mutual of Omaha.

Christy Long ('93) and Thomas Rikli were married in May. Christy has been employed at the Cooper Nuclear Station. Christy's father, Daryl Long, is a professor at PSC.

Terri Ann Miller ('90) of Falls City, Neb. and PSC student Don Hogue of Falls City were married in June. Terri is a math teacher at the Falls City Middle School. Don is employed at Hinky Dinky and is also assistant coach in football and basketball at Falls City High School.

Chuck Mittan ('86) and Kathy Mulcahy ('89) were married in March in· Omaha. Kathy is a sales associate at Northwest Fabrics and Crafts

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teaching after 46 years as an educator. The last 22 years she taught first grade at St. Paul Lutheran School in Beatrice.

Evalin Wiles Andrews ('60) was awarded the outstanding volunteer award for service to the Nebraska City chapter of AARP. She and her late husband Earl founded the chapter in 1977.

Joan Sprieck Breining ('68) has joined the staff of Quakerdale in Manning, Iowa as foster family caseworker. She taught for 22 years in the Atlantic, Iowa school system, and was elementary counselor at Hastings Nishna Valley schools.

Kenneth Carnes ('69) of Bette,nd.Qrf, IHwil. awarded the "Golden Apple Award" by the Scott County Teachers in May. The award involves five 4-A class school districts. He has been teaching choral and general music in the Bettendorf Middle School for 22 years.

Vera Norvell Smith De.Bourbon ('67) of Auburn, Neb. has retired from teaching after 48 years as an educator. The last 26 years involved teaching second grade with the Auburn Public Schools.

Richard

J. Duponcbeel ('67)

retired after 24 years of teaching business education at George Washington Senior High in Mangilao, Guam. He and his wife are the parents of two sons. Rich now works in North Platte.

Jerry Eickhoff ('69) once again coached his Hampton (Neb.) Hawks boys basketball team into the Nebraska State Tournament this past winter.

Paul Feil ('67rreceived the "Midlands Award of Distinction in Journalism" from the Midland CoHegc journalism department in April. The former PSC art professor is now a self-syndicated editorial cartoonist and in June will be opening an office in Lincoln's historic Haymarket district.

Rich Flannery ('69) and his wife Hilda were featured in a newspaper article in February about their business, Flannery Hay Equipment. They a1s) keep busy raising and hogs, farming, and opera .ng their own comhaying operation.

Leota Lenning Gebers (attd. '58 -'60) of Jesup, Iowa received her inaster of social work degree in May. She will be going to Meiganga, Cameroon where she will be working with families at the Women's Center for the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Larry Gilson ('62) 01· North Platte, Neb.. coached his Maxwell Wildcats into the Nebraska State boys basketContinued on Page 8

(Photo by Darren Marshall)

Mystery pictures return

We had some great responses to the "Mystery Picture" in the last Peru Stater.

As many alums from the late 1920s and early '30s know, the photo was of Lowell A. Decker ('32), now living in Silver Springs, Md. This photo, provided by our good friend Dr. Joseph Robertson ('28) of Reno, Nev., was used in Lowell's campaign for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Lincoln (Neb.) County some time after his graduation from Peru State.

Among those responding were Claire Codington Warman ('29) of Newark, Calif. who "just couldn't resist putting my two cents in" with a correct guess, and former Alexandria (Neb.) schoolmate Walter Naiman ('29) of Mission Viejo, Calif.

Wally Sugden ('32) of Oak Park, Ill. said the photo "reminds us of another class:mlate who became State Superintendent, Allan Lichtenberg.''

"I've known him longer than anyone else," wrote Gwen Decker Mullins ('32) of Omaha. "He's my big brother!" Gwen also filled us in on some of Lowell ' s achievements, including teaching in Brady, Neb. and Rapid City, S.D., and at the University of South Dakota.

Lowell, who earned a masters degree from Harvard, served in the Navy and retired from the U.S. Post Office.

Even the subject matter himself responded. "Thanks for giving me a shock!,"

Lowell wrote. "This brought so many good memories of being in the Class of ' 32 . Congratulations to those who carry on the great traditions of Peru State College!"

Now we turn our attention to the latest "Mystery Picture." This snapshot is truly a "Mystery" to the Stater staff - it bears no names, no dates, no clue whatsoever as to the identity of its subjects .

Anyone willing to hazard a guess should write to: "Mystery Picture" c/o The Peru Stater, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421.

And remember, we welcome you to submit your own "Mystery Pictures" for our consideration. The photo will be returned if_you so request, but we may need to keep it around until such time as we can use it. Mystery Picture

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Barbara R., Johnson ('68) of Villisca, Iowa is a part time instructor at Iowa Western Community College at Clarinda. She is working in the Developmental Ed/GED program. Husband, Stanley ('68) is employed at the NSK Corporation in Clarinda where he is the training and development specialist. The Johnson's will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in June.

Jack Johnson ('61) has been hired as head boys basketball coach at Columbus (Neb.) Lakeview High. He coached Columbus High to a state title in '72, and prior to that coached Sterling and Pawnee City in Nebraska.

Barry Kennedy (attd. '60s) was one of the charter members elected to the Nebraska Jaycees Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in February. He is vice president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He has been local, state, national and international Jaycees president; the Nebraska Jaycee Family of the Year award is named in honor of Barry and his wife, Diane.

Evelyn Niebrugge ('65) of Auburn, Neb. is retiring after 25 years of teaching in the Auburn Public Schools. She had previously taught at Louisville and Syracuse.

Dr. Fred Regnier ('60) added another prestigious award to his collection in April. The professor of chemistry at Purdue University in Indiana was awarded the Martin Gold Medal for distinguished contributions to separation science for biopolymers. It was presented by the international Chromatographic Society.

Ken Rhodus ('62) coached his Hastings (Neb.) College Lady Broncos to a spot in the 1993 NAIA Division I national basketball tournament. The team won over 30 games against just two losses. Rhodus is also dean of students at HC.

From Page 7 PSC student Julie Ramsey Fremont Mills (Iowa) and Chuck is a store manager and Matt Bauman were to be Community Schools. for Insta-Lube. married in June.

Kim Neubauer ('89) and Dean Derflinger III were married in May in Kingman, Ariz. Kim teaches special ed in Dolan Springs, Ariz.

Nancy Overbeck ('90) of Chamberlain, S.D. and Jason Brewer ('92) of Niobrara, Neb. were to be married in June. Nancy is a resource teacher at Chamberlain and Jason is an elementary teacher and hea.d basketball coach at Niobrara.

Dan Sims ('93) and Anita Rathjen ('93) and Shandell Anderson were to Wayne Stevens were to be be married in July in North married in June. Platte, Neb.

Kevin Rolf ('85) and Stacey Peters were married in May in Parkville, Mo. They live in Roseburg, Ore.

Amy Snyder ('91) of Lincoln, Neb. and Scott R. Jones ('93) of Auburn, Neb. were married in May.

Juliane Sheppard ('93) Brenda Willis ('87) and and Michael Starner Jr. ('92) James P. Blair were married in were to be married in June. May at Adel, Iowa. Brenda is Juliane is employed by controller of Indiana Wood Banister Shoe in Nebraska Preserving of Oskaloosa, City and Mike is a teacher at Iowa.

Lucille Brinkhoff Ruffner ('67) and her husband Ervin of Nebraska City, Neb. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April.

Charles Wellensiek ('66) was featured in a newspaper article this past April. He has taught band at Centura schools in Cairo, Neb. for 27 years, and is also golf coach and assistant boys basketball coach.

Roger Witt ('62) of Syraucse, Neb. has been hired as an elementary principal for the Falls City Public Schools. He had previously served as elementary and junior high principal at Syracuse for 22 years.

1970s

Jerry Bender ('71) has been inducted into the Continued on Page 9

Lowell A. Decker ('32)

Asian students' path to grad school leads through PSC

Two college graduates from Taiwan were back in class this past spring, attending Peru State through a program of the USA-Sino Teacher Education Consortium.

Hui-Ling "Amy" Yang and Hui-Ting "Tina" Tan enrolled at PSC in January for a program designed to bring Asian students to a level of English proficiency which will allow them to attend graduate school in the U.S.

Peru State is one of five American universities involved in the program, noted President Robert L. Burns. If the experience proves successful for both the students and the college, it could be expanded to include a greater number of Asian students.

Both Miss Yang and Miss Tan must pay their own expenses, which is part of the reason Asian students may find PSC attractive. A full year at PSC including non-resident tuition, fees, room, board and living expenses can run under $10,000 - less than most schools in the U.S.

Another drawing card is the relatively small size of the school and community. Foreign students in larger schools and communities can often feel overwhelmed, noted Dr. Joel Lundak, assistant professor of psychology and a member of the USA-Sino Consortium.

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Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame last February. He was a longtime umpire and founded the Southeast Nebraska Umpires Association.

Karen Ackley Booe (attd. '70-'71) is the community relations coordinator at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Village is a senior retirement center with 1,200 residents and a staff of 500.

Ray Dierking ('77) is a conservation officer in Blaine and Custer (Neb.) counties for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. For the past 14 years he was a carpenter and a hunting guide in Wyoming.

Joe Epler ('70) of Julian, Neb. was recently installed as the postmaster at the Otoe, Neb. postpffic;e.

Terry ('75) and Carolyn ('78) Glathar of Dawson, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Allison Marie, born in March.

semester

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designed to help them gain entrance to a graduate school in

U.S.

PSC's Dr.

"Our size offers advantages in adjustment to students first coming to the U.S.," Dr. Lundak said. "We are an hour away from Lincoln and Omaha and two hours from Kansas City, so the students are not unduly limited to the rural confines."

The program combines PSC such as speech and multicultural relations with developmental courses. A combination of tutoring, interactive computer programs, and participation in

(Photo by Kent Propst)

student activities enables them to utilize language and other skills they already have, Dr. Lundak said.

Developing and improving conversational English is an important facet of the experience, he said.

Miss Tan plans to enter graduate school at Peru State and pursue a masters degree ii1 teacher education. Miss Yang intends to enroll in a business or computer grad school program.

Honored for service

Mrs. Ruby Douglas, Peru State's youngest 83-year-old employee, was honored by George Morrison of the college food service ServiceMaster for her 15 years of continuous employment with the company. Ruby also worked in the college cafeteria from 1950-54 when it was housed in the former Mt. Vernon Hall.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Michael Hall ('77) of Yankton, S.D., was named "Outstanding Young Citizen of South Dakota" earlier this year by the state Jaycee organization. He has lived in Yankton the past five years and is employed by the Valley State Bank.

Mitzi Stehlik Hoback ('76) of Nebraska City received her master of science in education degree from Peru State in May.

Rita McKnight Hogue ('70) was another masters degree recipient from PSC in May.

Jacquelyn Johnson Kelsay ('74) of Auburn, Neb. has been selected the K-12 principal/activities director for the Johnson-Brock school distric:t. She has taught in the district for 18 years. ·

Sally Highfield Kruse ('76) and husband Gary, of Omaha, are proud parents of a son, Nicholas Joseph Harm, born in January.

Janet Warrick McMullen ('71) of Stella, Neb. was selected to participate in the Great Plains Chautauque Teacher Institute at PSC this summer. Jan is the language arts instructor at Southeast Consolidated at Stella.

Susan Hannan Pease ('77) of Peru has been hired to teach elementary school in the District 29 (Nemaha County, Neb.) schools this fall. She had been a special ed resource teacher for 15 years for the local Educational Service Unit.

Lisa Kruse Rush ('79) and husband James, of Tecumseh, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Cora Frances, born in February.

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Taiwanese students Tina Tan (left) and Amy Yang enrolled at Peru State this past

in

program

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They are pictured with

Joel Lundak, an assistant professor of psychology, who is affiliated with the USA-Sino Teacher Education Consortium. Peru State is one of only 35 American colleges or universities involved in the Consortium.

Barrett anticipates life after PSC

As Dr. Clyde Barrett but returned to administration

"We are increasingly get- Lasting friendships neared the end of his profes- in January at the request of ting access to the same kinds Chief on his list of fond sional career at Peru State ear- President Robert Bums. of information as that available memories is the "lasting lier this spring, he spent little One of Dr. Barrett's most to major research universities. friendships with colleagues time dwelling on the past. important accomplishments This doesn't lower their stan- and students."

Instead he looked ahead, was developing PSC off-cam- dards, but it does help us raise He and Betty, who has been and not just to how he and his pus educational programs in ours. It would be exciting to active in the Faculty Women's wife Betty Neil ('57) would the '70s. Today, a significant have another lifetime to be a Club, has taught classes for spend leisure time. Dr. Barrett portion of PSC's student body part ofit." PSC Continuing Education sees exciting changes on - almost 46 percent this Dr. Barrett's career has and has been hostess for many PSC's horizon. spring - is off-campus stu- seen him teach in public college functions, plan to

Clyde Barrett should know. dents. schools in Dawson and maintain their home in Peru. He has been associated with Mitchell, Neb. and Pueblo, But don't look for them to sit PSC for most of the past 40 Computer fan Colo. before starting in higher on the front porch and watch years, both as a student (he The advent of computers is education in Pittsburg, Kan. the world go by. holds both bachelors and mas- another area Dr. Barrett has He moved to Central They have another home ters degrees from Peru) and as been involved in, and that Missouri State University in and business in Warsaw, Mo. ·c-f 1 '·f;··-r"r·L·,, "'f',,- ,,-l -ametnber ofttte·staff. · ·· technology is cause for much Warrensburg for several years, to oversee, and will spend

A native of Hamburg, of his optimism about the then joined Peru State in '65. some of the winter in the Iowa, Dr. Barrett joined the future. Dr. Barrett got his first taste south. They plan to spend time English department in 1965. "The exciting thing I see is of administrative work when with their children and grandHe retired in May as vice pres- that there will be a narrowing the late Prof. R.D. Moore, children, plus fishing, reading, ident for academic affairs. of the spread in quality of edu- chair of the language and liter- yard work and volunteer work.

It was his second term as cation to be provided by insti- ature division, retired in 1970. "Our base of friends are V.P., having previously served tutions large and small because He served as a dean through here, and our relatives are in from 1975-86. He had been of access to information," he the mid-70s and became acad- the area," he said. "So we plan professor of English since '86 said. emic V.P. in 1975. to come on campus, visit, take

c1'iIVe' y eve ops retirement p an

There aren't many pioneers around anymore, but Bob Shively -who retired in June - is one of them.

When Shively began his career in Worland, Wyo. back in 1954, his line of work wasn't everi 'economic development.' _The term was

industrial development, which meant recruiting major manufacturing companies.

Nowadays economic development is a common term, and emphasis is on preserving business -and helping develop small business.

"industrial recruitment is still

important, but it's only part of the focus today," Shively said.

After highly successful and accomplished service with the Norfolk (Neb.) Chamber of Commerce (1962-67 and 1986-90) and the Nebraska Public Power District 096786), Shively decided to pack it all in and, late in his career, take a job as PSC's first coordinator for regional ment.

He admits that aside from his beloved economic development work, the opportunity to create an academic program in the field drew him to PSC.

Program built

"I agreed to delay my retirement for three years to build the program," he said. "I had never taught before and didn't know if I could. I realize now I probably should have gone into teaching."

Developing PSC's degree program in economic development - one of only a handful

in the country - is one of the highlights of his career.

In addition to PSC's academic program, the College also provides economic development assistance to southeast Nebraska communities. Shively has found this part of the program slow - as is typical.

He knows that it takes years before economic development initiatives bear fruit. But he has seen solid progress in southeast Nebraska.

"When l came here I encountered a lot of negativism - people had given up and believed there was nothing they could do to keep their towns from dieing," he said.

Help themselves

"I told them when I came here that the College couldn't do economic development for them - but we could show them how to do it for themselves."

The response has been grat-

ifying. Over 250 area leaders took his leadership training program and many communities have developed or revived economic development groups. Some towns are pursuing housing deve1opments arid a few have attracted new industrial payrolls.

Now it's time for Shively to really retire, and he has mixed emotions about it.

"I feel like I'm leaving a job half done," he said. "We need to expand efforts to promote southeast Nebraska as an AREA- to work together."

Peru State is "uniquely qualified" to take the lead role in that effort and continue to be "the catalyst for our area," he said. "No one else can do it."

But that's a job Bob Shively will leave for others. He looks forward to playing with grandsons, golf, travel, hiking and fishing - and anything else that develops.

Dr. Clyde Barrett in plays, concerts and ballgames."

For Dr. Clyde Barrett, there is indeed no time like the future.

Carolyn Fisher Allgood, a member of the PSC library staff, was among the many wishing Bob Shively a happy retirement during a party this spring.

Retirement won't keep Hahn off PSC campus

After dedicating a quarter of a century to Peru State College, Dr. John Hahn isn't about to let a little thing like retirement keep him away from the Campus of A Thousand Oaks.

at the University of Cincinnati.

Memorable day

Another former journalist, then-PSC President Neal Gomon, brought him to campus for an interview on a day he'll never forget. It was June 4, 1968 - the day Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Dr. Hahn accepted the appointment at Peru State thinking he'd remain at the college "a year or two.

"Gradually I came to feel more than a professional attachment. Years passed by and I lost interest in being in a big city. Blue sky, clean air and good people-this (Peru) is my home."

Dr. John Hahn

The energetic professor of political science, who seems far younger than his 70 years, retired at the close of the 1992-93 academic year.

"I'm not going to say goodbye to anybody, just 'see you around'," promises the Korea native and former journalist who, ironically, is one of PSC's foremost authorities on American government and hi<:tonr ....,.1..J·

He left Korea and his job as a daily newspaper reporter just prior to the outbreak of the Korean War. He was associate editor and then editor of the Korea Press office in Tokyo, Japan from 1950-56.

He came to the U.S. in 956 and entered graduate school at the University of Minnesota, earning a masters degree in journalism. His next stop was a doctoral program in political science at the University of Cincinnati. It was about that time he began to consider a new career in education.

Dr. Hahn had scarcely heard of Nebraska, much less the rural community of Peru, when he was told of an opening on the PSC faculty while

methodical educator, it seems can think of. uncharacteristic that Dr. Hahn "Peru is my home, and I heads into retirement with "no don't plan to go anywhere plan, which is the best plan I other than on a few trips," he

said.

"But I'll be on campus when I'm in town," he promised.

Picture this: Sherwood retires

It's hard to picture Peru State College without art professor Dr. Leland Sherwood. After all, Dr. Sherwood has been a part of the PSC scene for most of the last 40 years, first as a student and then as a faculty member.

Yet while one of the two great loves of his professional life - teaching - is over, it will only mean more time for his other love, art.

dramatically over the years, yet in some ways it has come full circle.

When he was in college, the department was based in the top floor of the library, built in 1911. When he first joined the faculty 30 years ago it was centered in the T.J. Majors Building, built in 1916.

"But if you value the quality of life, you need art."

Like virtually every other aspect of modern life, computers are having a major impact in art today. For Dr. Sherwood, the jury is still out on computers and art.

The first thing he did upon arriving in Peru was to apply for U.S. citizenship. He was granted citizenship six years later, and insists "I was born in 1974."

His memory is considerable, and he more often than not can recall the names of former students when they stop by to visit or he chances to meet them on the street.

"I'm now getting students who ask "Do you remember my mom, or dad, from class?" he said with a laugh.

Gradual reform

He admits there are problems in education in America, saying "it is not in good shape today. Everyone who loves this country should be concerned about it."

While changes are on the horizon. he predicts "gradual, incremental change. We have to make more substantial and sustaining efforts."

Many look forward to retirement, while others dread it.

For Dr. Hahn, he calls his feelings "ambivalent. I ask myself that, and I don't have a clear cut feeling - not happy, not sad."

Known as a meticulous and

"I don't want to look back," he said. "I plan to live in Peru, travel, read and to paint - I don't know what more I could ask for.

"I'll miss the students, but I'll be around campus for ballgames and things like that," the native of Chester, Neb. said. "After all, this is home base."

Dr. Sherwood first enrolled at PSC in 1950 but left after a semester for four years in the Navy. He returned to earn a bachelors degree in 1957, and then received a masters degree from the University of Wyoming and his doctorate from the University of Indiana.

30 Years at PSC

He taught in Hiawatha and in Topeka, Kan. before joining the Peru State faculty. He just completed his 30th year of service to his alma mater.

"When I finished my doctorate I thought I should probably look for a new job - I'm glad I didn't," he said. ''I've had a chance here to do the things I like; I've been pretty fortunate."

So, too, have his students. Beyond being one of the most popular professors on campus, Dr. Sherwood's skills as an artist and an educator are complemented by his interest in students in all disciplines.

Dr. Sherwood has seen the Peru State art program change

He was t}lriJied in 1965, the Jindra. Fine Arts Building was built and the art program again relocated. But seven years ago,· needing more space for a growing program, the art department moved to the lower level of the Old Gym, built in 1905.

Art enriches

Some people are of the opinion art is a noa..essential piiit of a student's cl\'ucation, a "frill." Dr. Sherwood, on the other hand, believes art is what helps make life worth living.

"If you look at life as just something to cover your head and fill your stomach, maybe you don't need art," he said.

"I don't know if it's good or bad, Hwi,11 field," he 1''.L;,':""; ·,.;:>; ;') '·· ,.; will cause art to change, but it's just another stage - it won't eliminate the classics, nor replace painting or sculpture, but hopefully just add to them."

So for Dr. Leland Sherwood, the teaching career ends but the artistic career is in many ways just beginning.

,_ "I want to work oa-ai;Hl;J.at I .to 1'.an satisfying others," he said. "I have enjoyed my teaching career, but I'm ready to do those things that I want to do."

Dr. Sherwood sounds like someone who will take to retirement ly.

Dr. Leland "Shorty" Sherwood ( '57) looks forward to retirement but admits he'll miss students, such as junior Barbara Fricke from Plattsmouth, Neb.

Demonstrating PSC's new computerized music composition equipment at an open house in April was Dr. Thomas L. Ediger, professor of music. The new equipment is jot use by both students and faculty at Peru State. (Photo by Kent Propst)

Hl:tech tunes

The worlds of high technology and creative arts came together at Peru State with the grand opening of a music computer lab this past April.

Gifts to the PSC Foundation by Jo and Woolsey Davis of Nebraska City and by Maurice Moran ('51) of Raleigh, N.C. made the purchase of much of the equipment possible.

Equipment includes a Macintosh computer, Apple laser printer, various music software programs, an IBM computer, a Roland synthesizer, speakers and related equipment.

In addition to classroom use students and faculty will have access to the equipment during free time according to Dr. David Edris, chair of PSC's humanities depart-

ment.

"The computers and software allow the teacher to utilize computer assisted instruction in the classroom," Dr. Edris said. The equipment can "eliminate some of the drudgery of writing out music note by note."

Composers can have their arrangements played back through the synthesizer and can alter their compositions on the spot. The synthesizer is capable of reproducing sounds "from an authoharp to a xylophone to a full symphony orchestra," Dr. Edris said.

"We can at last offer our students a valid hands-on experience and a chance to become familiar with some of the latest technologies being used in the field," he added.

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Mark Shively ('79), who teaches at Omaha North, earned a master of science degree from Peru State in May.

Jeffrey Turner ('75) has been named an associate with Orr, Schelen, Mayeron and Assoc. of Minneapolis, Minn. He is a project manager for OSM's environmental department.

Neil Waring ('70) has been named social studies teacher, head football and track coach, and assistant boys basketball coach at West Holt High in Atkinson, Neb. He had taught and coached at Guernsey-Sunrise (Wyo.) for the previous 10 years. Waring was the 1991 Wyoming History Teacher of the Year, and was Wyoming's Class 2A Coach of the Year in 1992. He will be an assistant coach in the 1993 Wyoming Shrine Football Game this fall.

Earl Webb (attd. '49-'53, graduated '73) has retired and is living in Australia, but still keeps busy using his industrial arts training by building extensions for houses. He plans to visit campus in October to see the Bobcat football team in action.

Ario Wusk ('76), who teaches and coaches in Sterling, Neb., received a master of science in education degree from Peru State in May.

Doug Wymore (attd. '76-'78) of Syracuse, Neb. was selected for inclusion in the 1992 edition of "Outstanding Young Men of America." Doug is a co-owner of funeral homes in Syracuse and Weeping Water and is active in several organizations in Syracuse. His wife is the former Jean Colbert ('78).

Mark Yori ('78) sent word that his prize pupil, twotime Pennsylvania state wrestling champ Jeff Catrabone, was awarded a scholarship to wrestle at the University of Michigan. Yori no longer teaches but continues to coach for Harbor Creek, Pa.

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Former PSC dean of continuing education Bob Baker, who served PSC for 10 years, is now associate dean for community education at Central Community College in Hastings, Neb.

Donna Barton ('84) is in her ninth year teaching at Bruning, Neb. She teaches fifth and sixth grade English and third through sixth grade science.

Charles ('82) and Verissa Ruenholl ('82) Beatty of North Glenn, Colo. are the parents of a daughter, Amber Marie, born in February.

Leroy ('85) and Diana Dyer ('87) Behrends of Continued on Page 13

3 profs earn promotions

Peru State faculty members Dr. Spencer Davis, Dr. Daniel Cox and Larry Van Oyen were granted promotions by the Nebraska state college board in April.

Trustees approved President Robert Burns' promotion recommendations, as well as his recommendation of tenure for Dr. Cox

Dr. Davis was promoted from associate professor to professor of history. He has been on the faculty since 1983 and has degrees from Brown University, the University of Nebraska-

Lincoln and the University of Toronto.

Dr. Cox was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor of education. He has degrees from Tarkio College, the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has taught at PSC since 1988.

Van Oyen was promoted from instructor to assistant professor of music. A member of the faculty since 1988, he has since resigned to join a college in Illinois.

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Omaha, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Garrett James, born in March.

Penny Wolfe Browne ('84) and husband Tim of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Leighton Jesse, born in May. He is welcomed home by two brothers, Andrew and Noah.

Colleen Chapman ('85) once again coached her Callaway (Neb.) Bears to the girls State Basketball Tournament in March.

Mary Warnick Comstock ('87) and husband Mike of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of daughter Kerri Marie, born in February.

Tim ('89) and Jill Blankenship DeJon:gi'('9l) of Lincoln, Neb. are proud parents of their second daughter, Erin Nicole, born in May.

Todd Doyle ('89) is managing the S & W Auto Parts store in Cambridge, Neb.

Polly Porr Duryea ('85) of Humboldt, Neb. received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this spring.

Myles Ehlers ('88) was an assistant coach on the Hildreth/Campbell (Neb.) boys basketball team which made it to the Nebraska state tourney in March.

Rhonda Hunt Epp ('84) and husband Steve of Blue Springs, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Steven Tucker, born in March.

Dr. Twila Fickel ('84) was featured in a newspaper article in April reviewing her podiatric medical practice in Chadron, Neb. where she has been in business since 1989. She opened a new office in the Community Hospital in May.

Naomi Furnas ('85) of Brownville, Neb. earned a master of science in education degree from Peru State in May.

Doug Goltz ('86) of Falls Neb. was honored as the area high school boys Coach of the Year at Peru State College's 1992-93 All-Sports Banquet held in April.

Genelle Grossman ('87) is finishing her thesis work toward a doctorate from the Harvard School of Public Health. She has been studying at the University of California-Irvine department of molecular biology and biochemistry after her Harvard advisor moved there. This summer she plans to begin a postdoctoral program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

Darwin Gushard (attd. '85-'87) of Papillion, Neb. is Continued on Page 14

Signature

"Signature, " a 15-foot-tall sculpture created for his senior art exhibition by Rod Beyke, has been acquired by the college for permanent display in the Diddel Exhibition Court of the Jindra Fine Arts Building, President Robert Bums announced in May. It was· the first piece of student art added to PSC's permanent collection in many years in what Dr. Bums hopes "will be a new and continuing effort to keep student art on campus. " Private funds given to PSC for campus beautification were used to purchase the sculpture.

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a computer programmer/analyst with Sarpy County, and a volunteer assistant coach with the Cornhusker Flyers track club in Ralston.

Dick Haneline ('87), who teaches art and is assistant boys basketball coach at Chase County High in Imperial, Neb., recently helped raise funds for an historic building in Dannebrog, Neb. Haneline and another area artist staged an art exhibition in Dannebrog.

Teresa Simpson Hansmire ('86) of Fairbury, Neb. received the 1993 Nebraska Business Development Center "Outstanding Consultant" award for Peru State College. Teresa is a teacher in the Fairbury school system and earned a masters degree from PSC in May.

Nick ('87) and Laurel Smith ('87) Harling of City, Neb. are proud parents of son Trevor Jacob, born in February.

Mary Straw Holtzman ('85) of Auburn, Neb. her master of science education degree from Pem

.Howen ('87) and his wife Teresa Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Lindsey Morgan, born in April.

Tedd Lamprecht ('87) is PRO Inc. of Rockford, DASCO has been manufacturing forged tools since 1922.

Mary Sue Frederick Martin ('83) and her husband John are owners of Video One video store in Falls City, Neb.

Terry Matzen ('85) of Blair, Neb. is vice president of finance for the American Cancer Society, Nebraska division, located in Omaha. Terry and his wife are proud parents of a daughter Ashley, 2 112 years old.

Kenneth Myers ('85) of Newcastle, Neb. received his master of science degree ip. May from Peru State.

Shirley Neddenriep ('85) and her husband Eldon, of Johnson, Neb., received the Outstanding Family achievement award by the Southeast Quad County Pork Producers. They were honored at a banquet in Elk Creek, Neb. in January. Shirley also works with two Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors at the Cooper Nuclear Station at Brownville, Neb.

Shawn ('86) and Brenda Palik ('89) Ostransky of Fullerton, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Trenton Reed, born last October. Shawn is the business instructor and Brenda teaches special education in the Fullerton Public Schools.

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Jazz Clinic

Russ Workman ( '63) was back on stage at PSC in March, directing his WilberClatonia (Neb.) High School jazz band to the Class C championship of Peru State's annual Jazz Band Clinic and Competition.

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Dr. Carol Pappas, who has been teaching science at PSC for the past 10 years, has resigned to accept a postion at Valdosta (Ga.) State College.

Cindy Sayer Peterson ('89) and husband Randy are proud parents of a son, Trenton Lee, born in May. They live in Bloomington, Ill.

Penny Taylor Petrone ('89) of Hollywood, Fla. was named Teacher of the Year for the Lake Forest Elementary School. She is in her third year teaching grade 1-5 leaming disabled students.

Cheryl Baggs Rausch ('82) and her husband Brad of Humboldt, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Shanda Mae, born in March. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Brandon, 8 .and Shayne, 5.

Rick Rummel ('83) of Gahanna, Ohio has accepted the position of director of business operations at Ohio Dominican College in Columbus, Ohio. He recently finished his M.B.A. degree at Quincy (Ill.) University.

Judith Ruskamp (masters '88) of Auburn, Neb. was selected to participate in the Great Plains Chautauqua Teacher Institute at PSC this. Judyjs the Ul.edi.a specialist and English teacher at Johnson-Brock public school.

Kim Schreiner ('85) has been named accounting manager for Applebee's International in Kansas City, Mo. Applebees is a rapidly expanding chain of restaurants in 35 states.

Lonnie Schwisow ('88), head coach of the Meridian (Neb.) Mustangs girls basketball team, took his squad to the Nebraska state tournament this past year.

Pam Sherwood-Cosgrove ('87) has resigned as Peru State director of admissions and school relations to attend graduate school at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Cynthia Potter Stalder ('81) and her husband Darwin, of Humboldt, Neb. are proud parents of twins born in February. They have been named Jamie Lynn and Dustin Michael. They have a sister, Ashley, to welcome them home.

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Don Strecker ('86) won a first-place prize in sports photography from the Nebraska Press Association this past spring. He is the sports editor for the Wahoo (Neb.) Newspaper.

John Teten ('82) and his wife of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of twin daughters, Wendy Marie and Laura Lee, born in April. They were welcomed home by two brothers.

Larry VanOyen, instructor of bands at PSC since Continued.on Page 16

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Council which covers 11 southeastern Nebraska the Audubon (Iowa) Media Corp. 1988, has resigned to take a post at North Central counties.

College in Naperville, Ill. tive assistant for AGP and is living in Papillion, Neb.

J.R. Oliphant ('93) has been hired to teach Miriam Graham Duckett ('91) is administra- math in Lubbock, Texas.

Lori Walton Warner ('87) and husband Dan of Faribault, Minn. are proud parents of a son, Zachary Daniel, born in November.

Kirk Faris ('91) coached his Filley (Neb.) Wildcats boys basketball team to the Nebraska Mark Watton ('82), an assistant boys basket- state tournament in March.

Laura Oborne ('93) of Peru, Neb. has been appointed news editor for the Auburn Newpapers. She has worked part-time at the newspaper since 1989. ball coach at Wahoo (Neb.) High, was again on the bench as his Warriors won the state Class B title in March.

Phil ('87) and Cathy Sowards ('89) Wemhoff of Peru, Neb. are proud parents of son Bevin, born in February. He is their third child.

Claudia Wilken West ('89) is in her second year teaching second grade in Bruning, Neb.

Julie WiHiams ('88) was featured in the January/February issue of the magazine Rocks & Minerals. The feature highlighted her dual interests in art and geology.

Judi Paczosa ('92) is the team leader of teleRussell ('92) and Stephanie Holtzman ('93) sales and customer service for the Columbus Fisher of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a (Neb.) Telegram newspaper. daughter, Hailey Ann, born in February.

Jenise Plegge ('93) is now the client intake Steve Goldsberry ('92) has been hired as an clerk for the state Department of Social Services investigator by the Nebraska Equal Opportunity office in Beatrice, Neb. Commission.

Larry Golka ('92) is engineering manager for

William Raftery ('93) is sales representative Walker Manufacturing in Seward, Neb. for Mutual of Omaha.

John Ramsey ('93) is a management trainee in Lisa Gottula ('92) is attending the Creighton the accounting department for State Farm University School of Law in Omaha. Insurance at their regional office in Lincoln, Neb.

Kevin Hecker '('92) is an engineering techniMike Yates ('88), an assistant girls basketball cian for Brownie Manufacturing Co. and is living coach for Adams (Neb.) High, helped guide his in Lincoln, Neb.

MicheHe Sherman ('92) is a residential specialist with the Eastern Nebraska Community of Mental Health's office in Omaha. team to the,state tournament in March.

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Sherri Alverson ('93) has been hired as the Chapter I teacher for the Seneca (Kan.) public schools.

Sherry Hinz Bartels ('91) is the protective services worker for Johnson and Pawnee (Neb.) county department of social services.

Theresa Baumgartner ('93) is a substitute paraprofessional for the Brown County (Kan.) special education cooperative.

Rebecca Bohnert ('92) is director and head ·teacher for St. Marys Preschool in Bellevue, Neb.

Kimberly Holthaus Bontrager ('93) has been hired as a second grade teacher at St. Peter & Paul Catholic school. She lives at Seneca, Kan.

Everett R. Boren ('93) of Plattsmouth, Neb. has reported for duty aboard the destroyer USS Thorn, based in Charleston, S.C.

LeeAnn Clifton ('92) is assistant manager for Bass Shoes in Nebraska City. She had been working for Peru State.

Paula Darling ('90) of Nebraska City is the 1993 president of the Southeast Nebraska Travel

Merry Holliday-Hanson ('91) won a national competition and $500 stipend this past April from the American Mosquito Control Assoc. The research contest was held in Ft. Myers, Fla. Merry is working on a masters degree and a doctorate at the University of California-Davis.

Terry Hotze ('92) is chief of strategic aircraft office weapons systems support section for the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command at Scott AFB in Illinois.

Brian Lhamon ('92) is a software engineer for Inteck Corp. He is living in Auburn, Neb.

Laura Mandery ('92) was an assistant coach on the Milligan (Neb.) High girls basketball team, participants in the Nebraska state tournament this past winter.

Heath Miller ('91) of Beatrice, Neb. scored his first magazine cover when an illustration he drew made the cover of Guitar magazine in February. The monthly magazine has a circulation of 180,000 and has used several of his illustrations. By day he is an illustrator at Peed Corp. in Lincoln.

Mike Stehlik ('90) is trying his luck at standup comedy. By day he works at Nonnans grocery store in Nebraska City.

Cynthia Sullivan ('91) is kindergarten teacher and head teacher at St. Patrick's School in Elkhorn, Neb.

Melisa Swinney ('93) is an agency sales technician for Mutual of Omaha at their headquarters in Omaha.

Billie Taylor ('92) is an administrative specialist and director of employee benefits for Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.

Tony Uhlir ('93) is a batch programmer/analyst for West Telemarketing in Omaha.

Pat Vendetti ('92) continues to pursue a career in acting, with recent opportunities with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan and at the Jewish Community Center, both in Omaha.

Robert J. Waltos ('91) is sales manager for N ortwestern Mutual Life in Omaha.

Scott Wredt ('92) is a trainer for the American Charles Milner ('92) is an advertising account Meter Co. in Nebraska City. executive with American Heritage Cablevision.

Sandy Zabel ('92) is owner of Tee's 'n Bob Nelson ('93) is a sales representative of Things, a shop in Hastings, Neb.

May reunion is merry

Another memorable May Reunion for 50-year alumni took place in early May, with the Class of '43 this year's featured group.

A total of around 40 "Golden Grads" and their spouses came back to the Campus of A Thousand Oaks for two days of fun, conversation, good food and a long stroll down memory lane.

Special guests at their Saturday luncheon were Nebraska Gov. Ben Nelson and Lt. Governor Maxine Moul, who were on campus to accept honorary doctorates from Peru State during annual Commencement exercises.

Plans are underway for the 1994 May Reunion, with the honored class to be those hardv souls who conmrised the Class of '44.

i Top executives

Ilene Thiltges Good ('45) of Denver, Colo. (center) enjoyed meeting Nebraska Lt. Governor Maxine B. Moul (left) and Gov. Ben Nelson during a luncheon for May Reunion attendees this past May. Nebraska's two top executives, on campus to receive honorary doctorates from Peru State, were special guests at the luncheon. Pictured in the foreground are Marjorie Moore Rider ( Neb. and Mrs. Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State Alumni/Foundation secretary.

Girls of '43

The Girls of '43 were on hand to help make the 1993 May Reunion another fim weekend. Those in attendance included (front from left) Ardis Carmine Bates, La Vara Oakley McAlexander, Nina Kane! Klaudt, (back row from left) Betty Miller Knoll, Marjorie Moore Rider, Harriet Maxwell Clark, and Mary Mannschreck Mills.

Earlier Grads

Representing some of the earlier classes at the 1993 May Reunion were (front row from left) Hazel Niveen Hesterman ('40), Grace Boevink Stark ('41), (back row from left) Edwin Argabright ('42), and Clark ('42). Not pictured are Eldred "Doug" Douglas ('38) and Dr. Jim Perdue ('37).

Recent Grads at May Reunion

Paying respects to their elders at the 1993 May Reunion were these m0re recent Peruvian alums: (front row from left) Hayes Schoenbohm Schreiner ( '45 ), Verna Rogers Handley ( '45 ), Lois Wagoner Wirth ('44), Verona Oetken Scheer ('44), (back row from left) Joan Thickstun Buhrmann ('46), Marjorie Rogers Hunzeker('45), and Ilene Thiltges Good ('45). (Photos by Kent Propst)

Football squad aims to continue winning ways

The leading rusher and receiver from last year are gone.

So are three starters in the offensive line, two mainstays in the defensive trenches, a pair of secondary starters, and a reliable punter the past three seasons.

Why, then, is there still plenty of optimism over the 1993 Peru State football team? Because the Bobcats have a good nucleus of athletes returning, a number of players with starting experience, and the success of a 7-2-1 season in '92 to draw from.

Second year coach Monte

Meadows, who guided the 'Cats to a much better season than even most PSC followers expected, enters 1993 with few question marks on defense. The unit returns seven regulars led by All-America candidate Steve Gaines, who logged a team-high 111 tackles last year.

Other defensive starters back include comerback Alex Malcom, linebacker Branden Bender, defensive end Andrew Beckford, free safety Dellyn Feighner, nose guard Marek Tuma, and tackle Jamie f1augh.

What's more, the Bobcats

are counting on big things from two big transfers - tackles Larry Holliman and Matt Bletscher, both from rival Wayne State.

Holliman, who participated in spring practices at PSC, is a 6-0, 250-pound senior while Bletscher is a 6-4, 260-pound freshman.

The outlook is promising on offense, where quarterback Jason Eaton proved he was a more-than-worthy replacement last year to All-American signal caller Nate Bradley ('89'91 ).

Eaton, a senior-to-be from Potosi, Mo., threw for 2,649

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yards and 24 touchdowns in directing a new offense featuring a one-back set.

He'll be joined in the backfield by junior running back Jeff Schawang, who turned in a strong performance (92 yds, 2 TDs) in his lone start last season against Iowa Wesleyan. Eaton figures to spread the aerials to a deep receiving corps of Mike Rucker, Pat Ray, Shane McGooden, Terry Rice and Chris Aue.

The line, hit hard by graduation, is an area of concern. Peru State has three seniors back - Dewey Fingar, Paul

Glory days return

The 1992-93 mens basketball season started and ended in identical fashion for the Peru State College Bobcats: a loss to William Jewell.

But in between, it was a season which will go down as one of, if not, the greatest ever in PSC history.

In compiling a 27-6 record, '1 Coach John Gibbs' Bobcats leave behind them a great legacy. Highlighting their list of accomplishments:

*the school's first bid to the NAIA national tourney since 1966.

* the first 20-win season in 31 years and a school record for most victories in a season.

* an 18-game win streak, breaking the record for the longest in a season and the second-best in the program's 89-year history.

* a No. 5 ranking in the final regular season poll - the highest in school history.

The Bobcats were tough to beat when their senior duo of center Ivan Wineglass and guard Fredd Ward played well. Voted the District XI player of the year, Wineglass paced the

McKay and Brent Strittmatter - and is counting on contributions from transfers Jeremy Valov (6-3, 295) and John Parades of Porterville College (Calif.) and Kevin Shepard (65, 285) of Tarleton (Texas) State to fill the remaining voids.

The kicking game must overcome the loss of Chuck Humphrey, the punter and place kicker last season. Bon Khanthasene, a spring semester transfer from Wayne State who attended PSC as a freshman, will solve half of the puzzle by handling extra points and field goals.

All American Ivan Wineglass made the most of his only season as a member of Pero State's mens basketball team this winter, becoming only the second All-American in the program '.S' history and the first since Omer Meeker in 1951. Wineglass, chosen to the NA/A Division II first-team All-America squad, transferred from Bellevue (Neb.) College for his senior season.

(Photo by Bonnie Mick-Henzel)

'Cats in scoring (19.3) and rebounding (8.3) while leading the nation in field goal percentage (.696). Ward turned in an encore performance to his junior campaign by averaging 16.9 points, ranking ninth nationally in assist average (7.19), and breaking records for most assists (239) and steals (109) in a season.

Wineglass became only the second All-American in school history with selection to the NAIA Division II first team while Ward was a repeat honorable mention pick.

Great year for Lady 'Cats

Not to be outdone by their highly-successful ·male counterparts, the Peru State women's basketball team reached new heights in 199293.

Under the direction of eighth-year coach Wayne Davidson, the Lady Bobcats bounced back from an initial 2-4 start to put together one of the school's best second halves.

The end result was a 21-10 record and a list of many great things, among them:

* PSC's first NAIA District

XI women's cage title and the school's first national tourney berth.

* the fourth 20-win campaign in the past six years.

* a perfect 10-0 ledger within the confines of the Al Wheeler Activity Center.

* winning 12 of its last 14 contests - PSC had an 8-1 mark in the month of February - and 15 of the last 18.

As expected, a potent front line led by the tandem of juniors Lora White and Becky Fisher proved to be the Lady Bobcats' strength.

The 5-10 White was a repeat selection to the AllDistrict team and All-America honorable mention list, posting team highs in rebounding (8.1) and steals (87).

Fisher, a 5-11 transfer, matched White's post season honors after topping the team in scoring (14.6) and ranking fifth nationally in field goal shooting (.605).

White also was chosen as an NAIA Scholar-Athlete, becoming the school's first to achieve national in the academic honor.

Youth, bad weather plaque softball season

Put yourself in Peru State College's shoes.

Entering the 1992 softball season, you expect to have a young, yet competitive squad.

You travel for a seasonopening spring trip to Illinois and Tennessee, only to have all but two games canceled due to foul weather.

From there, inclement weather keeps you off the field more often than on. In all, a total of 30 games are canceled.

To complicate matters further, you play virtually all of your games (18 of 22) on the road.

As a result, your youthful team doesn't gel, play is inconsistent, and no momen-

tum can be built

That scenario is exactly what happened to Peru State's 1992 softball team, which posted a disappointing and frustrating 6-18 record.

While mother nature wasn't helpful, Peru State had other problems, namely a lack of defense and sporadic pitching. In 22 games, the Lady Bobcats committed 80 errors leading to a .882 fielding percentage, while the pitching staff posted a 3.70 ERA and often had control problems (74 walks).

On the bright side, the Lady Bobcats lose only one senior to graduation, had no trouble at the plate and unveiled several bright

prospects for the future. Collectively, Peru State finished second in the NAIA District XI with a .318 batting average, and had seven players who batted above .300.

Leading the youth movement were three freshmen: outfielder Jackie Egger (.361, 21 runs), pitcher/utilityman Jennifer Slattery (.462, 19 RBis) and outfielder Jennifer Dappen (.309).

Peru State also received solid performances from two other newcomers - outfielder Tara Davis, a sophomore transfer from Ventura (Calif.) College, and rookie first baseman Kim Hawkinson.

The season was also a good

Baseball team overcomes schedule

Take out games against NCAA Division I opponents and the Peru State College baseball team had a good season in 1993.

What most will remember is the team's 18-25 final record. But factor out an 0-8 record versus major colleges, and the Bobcats would have been 18-17 overall. And if you throw out a 3-5 mark to NCAA II foes, Peru State was 15-12 against NAIA competition.

Overcoming a shaky start and inclement weather early in the season, the Bobcats played well enough to earn a berth in to the NAIA District XI playoffs, extending their streak to the four-team tourney to an eighth consecutive year.

Peru State's fate in the Districts was similar to that during the regular season: relatively good pitching and not enough hitting. In posting a 1-

2 mark, the Bobcats scored just four runs in playoff losses to Bellevue and Hastings.

Two pitchers in particular, Scott Kohout and Shawn Exner, keyed Peru State's fortunes.

Kohout, a senior southpaw, was overpowering for the Bobcats, registering 75 strikeouts in 60 213 innings.

Included in his record-tying 72 mark were hard-earned wins over Bellevue and Hastings.

Exner, a righthanded freshman from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, exhibited great control in compiling a 3-2 mark and 1. 86 ERA, issuing only 10 walks in 38 2/3 innings.

The Bobcats landed three players on the All-District team, including outfielder Kevin Heller, second baseman Mike Maroney and Kohout, who was tabbed District player of the week three times.

Heller, a senior from

Council Bluffs, Iowa, batted a career-high .323 at the plate while leading the team in RBis (27), home runs (5) and runs scored (28). Maroney, selected as a utility player, hit .299 and drove in 14 runs.

Among the other offensive leaders were catcher Matt Grewe, who claimed the batting title with a .352 average; rookie shortstop Chris Raabe (.310, 20 RBis); first baseman Tom Krill, a transfer from Scottsdale Community College (.339); and third baseman Scott Bullock, a transfer from Wyoming (.293, 10 doubles).

Peru State loses a total of six seniors to graduation. In addition to Kohout and Heller, who both set several career records, other seniors were pitchers Mike Fitzpatrick, Brad Gerdts, Dan Huss and outfielder Will Raftery.

one at the plate for two veterans. First baseman Nicole Vetter hit .385 with 12 RBis while second baseman Paula Czirr posted a career-high .370

average.

Egger and Slattery earned spots on the All-District first team. Vetter was an honorable mention selection.

Bright spot

The 1993 season was a disappointment for the Peru State softball team, but freshman Jennifer Slattery was one of the bright spots in a 6-18 season. A pitcher/utility player, Slattery earned All-District honors by posting team highs on offense of .462 batting average and 19 RBis. As a pitcher, she had a staffleading 2.63 ERA.

Volleyball squad seeks new

The winning record last season was nice, but Peru State's volleyball team will be looking for much more out of the 1993 season.

After going 21-25 in Jim Callender's 1991 debut as head coach, Peru State improved to 33-20 overall last year despite a tougher schedule. The team's record, however, wasn't enough.

The Lady Bobcats earned the homecourt advantage in the playoffs, but suffered a disappointing loss in the semifinals of the District XI tourna-

ment to Doane, who they had beaten earlier at home.

Can the Lady Bobcats take the next step this season? With four starters and eight letterwinners back, a solid recruiting class coming in, and the physical tools for a powerful offense, the opportunity will likely present itself.

Setter Jackie Egger returns to direct the attack after a superb freshman campaign. She placed 22nd nationally in assists with a 10.16 average per game, breaking the school

single-season mark with 1,849 total. Egger also led the team in total digs (609) and ace serves (105).

Surrounding Egger is a solid group of hitters including senior Kim Micek, junior Kristi Cummins and sophomore Jill Parker. Micek collected 425 kills, 117 blocks and 101 service aces in a solid all-around contribution. Cummins added 409 kills and a .934 passing mark while Parker chipped in a team-high 165 blocks and 340 kills. Four other letterwinners -

(Photo by Vince Henzel)

heights in '93

juniors Raylene Walker, Marni Durfee and Cheri Spiegel, and sophomore Jennifer Dappenare back and will provide depth and experience.

The Lady Bobcats were 20th nationally in kills per game last season, but could be even better if several newcomers play up to expectations. Headlining the list is 5-10 hitter Andrea Graff, a second team juco All-American who will be reunited with former teammate Micek; Marcy Barber, a 6-1 redshirt freshman who missed last season

because of knee surgery; and freshmen Staci Fitch and Misti Munson.

Peru State has one significant obstacle to overcome - a challenging schedule.

After opening with the University of South DakotaVermillion on the road, the Lady Bobcats compete in tournaments at Southwest State (MN) and Washington University in St. Louis before hosting Emporia State in the home opener at the Wheeler Center.

Fall sports schedules

Fashion show

PSC students Janelle Henderson and Pat Ray modeled these authentic Nigerian clothes during a special Black History Month fashion show in February. The tops are called dansiki and tlte pants are called sokoto. Ms. Henderson is from Leavenworth, Kan. and Ray from Wilson, N. C. (Photo by Kent Propst)

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II rA gift estimated at between $700,000-$800,000 has been given to Peru State College from the estate of the late Dr. Clifford Harding Jr. ('44), President Robert L. Burns has announced.

The bequest stands as the single largest gift ever presented to Nebraska's first college.

Dr. Harding passed away in May 1992 in Devon, Penn. The former PSC faculty member left a fourth of his estate to the PSC Foundation.

"Such gifts as this one from Professor Harding's estate can make it possible to do great things for our students and the region," Dr. Bums said.

Much of Dr. Harding's estate was in the form of investments, art and jewelry, so the final gift amount is still being determined. Dr. Harding placed no restrictions on the way the gift can be used.

Dr. Harding

A native of Hamburg, Iowa, Dr. Harding majored in history at PSC and returned to campus to teach in that field in 1947-48. He taught history and political science at West Chester (Penn.) University from 1953 until his retirement in 1989.

The Middle East was an area of special interest to Dr. Harding. His late wife Parvin, who also taught at PSC in 194748, was the daughter of the Iranian attorney general under the late Shah of Iran.

New surface for Wheeler Activity.Center

Thirteen years of wear and President Bum's proposal for Foundation. tear have taken a toll on the spending up to $110,000 in "The PSC Foundation has floor in Peru State's Al private funds to replace the Wheeler Activity Center, one original Tartan surface in the of the most heavily utilized Wheeler Center. buildings on campus. College and Foundation

Thanks to the support of officials believe it is the largest

taken a major step in providing the funds for this very important project," Dr. Burns said. "We all are very grateful."

The original floor in the Center has been deteriorating for some time, and college officials have become increasingly concerned .not only with the appearance of the floor but with its safety.

of the building raise. liability questions in the event of injury.

the Peru State College committment of Foundation

"It feels great to be able to Foundation, a new surface is funds to a single project in the provide this sort of support for planned for the facility, history of the Foundation. Peru State College," said Bob President Robert L. Burns Engles ('73), president of the announced recently. Funds come from a special PSC Foundation. "We know

The Foundation's Board of account set up several years the Wheeler Center serves a Directors has approved ago through the PSC broad spectrum of people."

All home women's and men's basketball games, volleyball games, intramural sports, and public recreation takes place in the Wheeler Center. Badly worn spots in some of the high-traffic parts

Nor are recreation and athletics the only types of activity for which the facility is used. Special events such as Commencement, a career fair, and others bring thousands of visitors to campus each year.

Prospective students regularly tour the Center and the PSC Athletic Hall of Fame is housed there.

If you've read the front page you know that there has been, once again, good news on the fiscal front. The estate gift from Dr. Clifford Harding and the commitment of over $100,000 by the PSC Foundation for the Wheeler Activity Center are indeed good news.

There is more, I'm happy to say.

I proposed over half a million dollars' worth of improvements for Peru State Dr. Robert Burns to the State College Board of Trustees in November. This column is beihg written before the Board meeting, but I am confident of approval.

The improvements are good news, but the best news may be the source of the funds - Peru State College itself.

A surplus in PSC's "cash fund" (money generated by the college through tuition, certain fees such as admission to sporting events, etc.) makes the improvements possible, as I told faculty and staff in October.

It's a rernarkable turnaround for the College, which just over two years ago had to request approximately a quarter of a million dollars from the state legislature to help eliminate a deficit. The College itself absorbed the remainder of the debt.

I'm very proud of all at the College who made this happen.

Vice Presidents Dr. Greg Stauffer and Dr. Steve Butler had led their units to this success.and a great many others helped.

New academic Vice President Dr. Terry Smith has a great start at leading academic affairs in a very positive direction, too.

The largest initiative to be funded by the cash surplus is implementation of a computerized Student Information System (SIS). Over $125,000 will go toward software, maintenance contracts, two temporary computer programmers and training.

Old Gym Renovation

Another $90,000 will go toward upgrading and remodeling part of what we now call the Old Gym. Built in 1906 as a chapel and later converted to a health and physical education facility, it has been underutilized and largely neglected since the addition to the Wheeler Activity Center 13 years ago.

New equipment in what is called the writing computer lab (many of PSC's composition classes, among others, are taught there) in the T.J. Majors Building will cost an estimated $68,800.

New student recruitment projects and admissions marketing programs are slated for over $59,000, while 16 new computers and printers for faculty offices will cost approximately $32,000.

The PSC library will get $25,000 for replacement furniture, carpeting and acquisition to the library collection.

A variety of other projects ranging from concrete steps to exhaust fans to left-handed desks in classrooms (apparently there are none on campus) to emergency lights in several buildings help bring the total to $502,048.

Even with the expenditures, PSC will retain a healthy cash reserve as required by the state.

We have a lot more to do and some great faculty and staff suggestions that could not b.e funded at this time, but this $500,000 is a fabulous beginrung. It seems quite likely we will not be able to look to state taxpayers for significant additional support in the next few years, so it is critical that we provide our own new dollars through our own hard work and the support of our alumni and friends .

Peru State improvements prove popular

From outdoor basketball and volleyball courts to new electrical transformers, from new trees and shrubs to tons of new concrete, and from new furnishings in residence halls to a renovated cafeteria in the Student Center, changes abound at Peru State College. This past summer saw the campus bustling with activity, Continued on Page 19

The new sand volleyball court adjacent to the Centennial Complex llas been one of the most popular additions to PSC this year. The volleyball court and three outdoor basketball courts are just some of the campus improvements which took place over the summer.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Nothing rocky about Rocky Mountain reunion

by Grace Hannaford Russell ('60)

An informative and progressive Rocky Mountain alumni meeting was held Sept. 11 at the Table Mountain Inn in Golden, Colo.

President William Fankhauser (' 42) called the meeting to order and gave

hint of exciting changes to take place within the chapter.

Dean Karr ('41) gave the invocation and lunch followed.

Secretary Grace Hannaford Russell ('60) read the minutes.

President Fankhauser read correspondence from Rita Russell Hanna ('40), Corwin Arndt ('58), and Mick ('51)

and Pat Benford ('52) Bornemeier expressing regret at being unable to attend the meeting.

Peruvians at the meeting introduced themselves and their guests, and fond memories were recalled as each told of exploits at Peru.

President Fankhauser intro-

East Coast is de-activated

The East Coast Alumni chapter, PSC's youngest group, has been placed on "inactive" status.

No chapter meetings are planned for the immediate

future, though we hope to reactivate the chapter at some point.

The East Coast Association was established in 1988. It joins the Southern California

chapter (established 1960) and the local Thousand Oaks chapter (established 1973) on the "inactive" list.

Californians expand '94 guest list

The annual Northern California Alumni Association meeting is so much fun they can't keep to themselves.

Chapter President Robert "Red" Wilson ('51) and his committee are busy with plans for the April 23, 1994 assem-

bly in Fairfield, Calif.

In addition to the great group of Northern Californians, invitations will be issued to Peruvians in Southern California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Idaho.

duced the idea of a raffle to raise money for the chapter, and the raffle proved successful, with winners including Grace Russell, Ilene Thiltges Good ('45), Freda Damon Cowell ('49) and Dean Karr. The group unanimously agreed to continue the raffle next year.

President Robert Burns of PSC discussed the flood and wet weather of the past spring and summer, new service by the college in the Omaha area, new faculty and staff members, and technological improvements anticipated by PSC.

President Burns presented a gift for earliest alum in attendance to Mildred Damon Bogle ('28). Jere and Jan Lillethorup Krakow (both '60) were honored as most

cial gift was presented to Dale ('54) and Ann Fellows ('56) Moore, who made arrangements for the meeting at the Table Mountain Inn.

Discussion about re-developing the chapter office of vice president was held and approved. Grace Hannaford Russell was elected president, Ilene Thiltges Good vice president, and Mary Mannschreck Mills ('43) secretary for 1994. Members agreed to hold the '94 meeting on Aug. 27 in order to avoid conflicts with college football games, and to return to the Table Mountain Inn in Golden for the assembly.

ALL PERU STATER's IN COLORADO, WYOMING, WESTERN KANSAS and WESTERN NEBRASKA recent alums on hand. A spe- ARE INVITED!

Lincolnites rally

The Lincoln, Neb. alumni chapter held a special Pep Rally in mid-November prior to the PSC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan football game in Lincoln.

Chapter President Becky

Kohrs ('85) and the rest of the planning committee have been working on arrangements for their regular meeting in '94. So keep an eye on your mailbox for details!

Details for Omaha reunion to be set

So if you live in one of those areas and want to have a great time with a great group of Peru Stater's, start making plans to attend the '94 Northern California meeting in April!

The date and place for the '94 Omaha-area alumni assembly will soon be set and we'll spread the word in the Spring edition of the Peru Stater.

Chapter leaders Chuck

('57) and Elaine Spier ('58) Krumme and their committee promise another knockout meeting after the '93 assembly at the Lied Jungle of the Henry DoorlyZoo. Watch for details!

Dana ('52) and Joyce Hladik ('49) Bowling joined Dale Moore ('54) and others for a great Rocky Mountain Alumni Association meeting this past September in Golden, Colo. (Photo by Kent Propst)

LJeanne Remington Davis' ('78) love of music and her love for Peru State resulted in a gift PSC music students love.

Ms. Davis donated a Fender Rhodes stage piano valued at $1,500 to the PSC music department in September.

"I wanted to give the piano to Peru State mainly because of my respect for Peru's curriculum and because of the

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quality of education I got there," she said. "I wanted it to go somewhere where it would be used and appreciated."

Ms. Davis is a lab supervisor at St. Marys Hospital in Nebraska City, where she and her son Devin live.

She majored in biology at PSC but "hung around with music majors" and did choreography for the swing choir, directed by the late Ed Camealy.

the year gift t

the time you receive this Stater you should have received a letter from Robert Engles President of the Peru State College Foundation, asking you to consider making a year end gift to your alma mater.

If you have not already sent a gift, we hope you wm serious consider this charitable act at the end of the year.

Many of us cannot give substantial support to the college, but collectively the small gifts all add up to a major contribution.

Your gift will make a difference!

Foundation gains more support

Two $10,000 gifts have recently been received by the Peru State College Foundation, according to Bob Engles, Foundation president.

The Harold E. Willey Trust Fund of Fremont, and Mrs. Josephine Davis of Nebraska City, both have presented gifts to the non-profit PSC Foundation. Both have been major donors in the past, Engles said.

The gift from Mrs. Davis is designated to support the Peru State College music program, particularly in the choral and piano area.

"The Foundation is once again most appreciative of the generosity of Jo Davis," Engles said. "Her continued support of the music department at PSC will be remembered for many years."

The Willey Trust gift has been added to a scholarship

'PS re ult i gift

endowment it established previously with the PSC Foundation.

Recipients come from Nebraska farm or ranch families, must demonstrate academic ability as well as financial need, and meet other criteria.

"The Willey Trust Fund enables students from farm and ranch backgrounds the opportunity to further their education at PSC," Engles noted. "With the difficult economic climate in the agriculture sector, this gift is very timely."

"These gifts make a real difference at Peru State," PSC President Robert L. Bii'tns said. "Jo Davis is a major supporter of our music programs and the Willey Trust continues to support our scholarships. I appreciate their willingness to support our students."

Merry lWelody

f-.Dr. Todd Anderson ('86) and Brenda Pawling (attd. '84-'86) were married in October. They live in Ames, Iowa where Todd is on the graduate faculty at Iowa State University and Brenda is a registered nurse at Mary Greely Medical Center. Todd proposed to Brenda during halftime of the 1992 PSC

Vicki Hall Chandler ('72) of Stella, Neb. and Robert Beilke were married in July. Vicki is a business teacher and coach at Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools.

PSC students Linda Choate and David Junker were married in May in Falls City, Neb.

Stephanie Russell were married in August in Omaha. Rod is a software engineer at Applied Communications Inc.

Teresa Frye ('92) and Ryan Rischling ('93) were to .be married in December. Ryan is teaching and coaching in the Wolbach, Neb. public schools.

Stacy Gibson ('91) and Ann Cosimano ('93) and Julie Andrews were married in PSC students Tricia Boeck PSC student Tim Rice were June in Omaha. Stacy works and Jon Kruse were married married in June in Omaha. for Simmonds Restaurant in July. Ann attends law school at Management.

Homecoming football game!

PSC student Tamara Bright and Cameron McNabb

Creighton University.

Dale Dyke ('33) and Vesta were to be married in Ruse were married in May in December. Tamara is studying Tabor, Iowa. They were high elementary education and spe- school sweethearts in Tabor. cial eduction.

Katherine Huffman ('89) of Seneca, Kan. and William Vore were married in August. Kathe is a special education teacher in Seneca.

David Jones ('92) and Laurie Thompson were married in July. David is an engineer at Douglas & Lomason in Columbus, Neb. They are residing in Fremont.

Rod Frederick ('90) and

Peggy Farrell ('91) and Ron Brockhaus ('88) of Craig Hinrichs were married Bellevue, Neb. and Shelly in August in North Platte, Neb. Deinert were married in July. Peggy teaches at Sacred Heart Ron is a teacher and coach in school in Lawrence, Neb. the Bellevue Public School system.

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PSC students love the Fender Rhodes stage piano donated by Jeanne Remington Davis ('78) to the music department this fall. Pictured with Ms. Davis are (from left) Dan Daily, director of bands; Dr. David Edris, chair of the humanities division; and President Robert Bums. (Photo by Kent Propst)

Grace Has Style ·

Marcy Grace ('93) has joined PSC as an admissions recruiter, and has been on the road almost constantly since August, working to attract new students to Nebraska's first college. She earned a degree in business and hopes one day to head up her own admissions department at a college or university.

1910s

Myrtle Donahoo ('17) celebrated her 103rd birthday in June. She is a resident of Nebraska City.

Maude Phelps Vacek ('13) celebrated her lOOth birthday in August. She resides in Warrensburg, Mo.

1920s

Sarah Ann Thomas Bramer ('22) was selected as Queen of the 1993 Hooker County Fair in Mullen, Neb. in August. She was a teacher and worked in the Hooker County Clerk's office from 1936-67.

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Lisa Kirchhoff ('88) of Lincoln, Neb. and Daniel Ruhnke are to be married in December.

Lisa is working on a master's degree in business from the University of Nebraska and is employed by First Commerce Investors in Lincoln.

Angela Kuker ('92) and Carson Antholz were married in August in Stella, Neb. She had been teaching in Lubbock, Texas.

Garrett Mann ('93) and former PSC student Linda Downing were married in August in Burwell, Neb.

Garrett is teaching and coaching in Burwell and Linda is pursuing a degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Tim McKenney ('91) and Peggy Guild were married in September in Slayton, Iowa. Tim is employed at Coilcraft Inc. in Hawarden, Iowa as a computer programmer.

Patricia Mead (attd. '87'91) and Stephen A. Bailey were married in July in Omaha. She is employed at Werner Enterprises.

Anastasia Meares ('89) and Scott Goodman were married in June in Omaha. She is working at Marriott Corp.

Norma J. Micari ('93) of Auburn, Neb. and Brian L. White were married in June.

Former student Kristi Napoli and Jason Rosenkranz were married in September. They are Columbus, Neb. residents.

Robert Nelson ('93) and Janet Lobmeyer were married in August in Omaha.

PSC student Tera Norvell of Auburn, Neb. and former student Jeremy Stutheit were married in July. Tera is majoring in English and speech/drama education. Jeremy is now engaged in farming with his family.

Ricki Peterson (attd. '84'86) and Jennifer Rall were married in June in North Dakota. He is a golf pro for the Fargo (N.D.) Country Club.

Diane Pokorny ('92) and Jam Daro were married in July in Bellwood, Neb.

PSC students P. Gail Purtle

and Stephen Case were married in August.

Michelle Ramold (attd. '89-'92) and Terry Jelken were married in September in Omaha. Michelle is a certified nursing assistant at Papillion Manor.

Ron Shaneyfelt ('93) and Alissa Rosenbaugh were married in August in Omaha. Ron is a sales representative at Big Sur Waterbeds.

Matthew Stukenholtz ('93) of Peru, Neb. and Renee Maynes were married in June.

Todd Troxel (attd. '88-'89) and Holly Heller were married in June near Gilead, Neb. Todd is employed at Purina Mills in Diller.

Kelly Tynon ('90) and Bryan Bequette were married in May near Paul, Neb. They are living in Hanau, Germany where he is stationed in the military service.

Elizabeth Wickham ('93) of Falls City, Neb. and James Brown were married in September.

Elizabeth was an elementary education major and plans to substitute teach.

Marion Overholt Parsons ('26) is off our "lost alumni" list thanks to our friend Lillian Mason Jackson ('26) of Albuquerque, N.M. Mrs. Parsons is living in Eugene, Ore. Mrs. Jackson is retired from the Scandia Corp. where she was a nuclear physicist assistant.

Nita Dillon Pryor ('25) of Peru was honored as Peru's "Woman of the Year" by the Peru Area Ladies (PALs) organization. She is a former school teacher and has been very active in community affairs in Peru.

1930s

We were able to locate "lost" alum Merna Jensen ('38) through a news item in a local newspaper. Merna now lives in Filley, Neb. after teaching 43 years in the Omaha Public Schools. She celebrated her 80th birthday this past summer with a dinner and open house.

(Note from the Editor: SURELY there is more going on amongst our '30s graduates. Send us news items about yourself and/or your '30s classmates- spread the good news!).

1940s

Margaret Lewis Bauer ('48) of North Platte, Neb. received the ARTbeat Award for leadership in the Arts from the Arts and Humanities Committee of the North Platte Chamber of Commerce. Margaret received the award in recognition of 20 years as director of the Competition Art Show held in con,nection with N ebraskaland Days Celebration.

Freddie Drexler ('44) of Fairbury, Neb. was awarded the Clarence Cody, Kerr Award at the American Legion State Convention this past summer. The award is presented in recognition of Drexler's community service and participation in American Legion activities.

Jean Bond Hill ('44) of Gadsden, Alabama was surprised to open up the last issue of the Peru Stater and find pictures of former classmates that had attended the

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(Photo by Kent Propst)

May Reunion. Jean had been on our "lost" list, but thanks to Freddie Drexler ('44) of Fairbury, Neb. we received an updated address and she has been able to contact some of her college friends.

Doris Hronik Kohout (' 47) has retired from a teaching career spent entirely in Saline (Neb.) County. She taught in Dorchester from 1970 until last spring.

Eleanor Richardson Malchow ('41) and husband Norman of Beatrice, Neb. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August.

Juanita Bradley

Juanita Bradley of Clinton, Mo. passed away in August. She was an instructor, dean of women, and associate dean of students at PSC from 1956 to 1976.

Rosanna Reynolds Braunsroth (attd. '19-'21) passed away in September in Bloomfield, Neb.

Virgil Bugbee ('33) passed away in October in Osceola, Neb. He taught and coached in Steele City, Endicott, Bruning and Arcadia schools in Nebraska.

Walter Burns ('40) passed away in October in Nebraska City, Neb.

Roy Busch ('26) of Omaha, Neb. passed away in August. He taught at Benson and Central High Schools in Omaha for 27 years and was Omaha Public Schools science coordinator before retiring in 1967.

Gale Carter ('40) of Mer Rouge, La. passed away in May. Acquaintances have credited Carter with instigating a certain incident involving a tie salesman in the Old Gym prior to the opening of Delzell Hall in '39.

Lillian Tager Cidlik ('19) passed away in July in David City, Neb.

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No Time to Tarry

Dr. Terry Smith, who joined PSC this past summer as vice president for academic affairs, has been a busy person during his first months on the job.

Dr. Terry Smith new academic VP

It's impossible to overemphasize the importance of the chief academic officer at a college or university, and PSC faculty and staff were delighted with the June appointment of Dr. Terry Smith as vice president for academic affairs.

"Dr. Smith is an outstanding addition to the College and to the region," President Robert L. Burns said. "He is an experienced and skillful academic leader, with special understanding of assessment and student retention - two things PSC must focus on now and in the future."

Dr. Smith had been Dean of Colleges at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, a highly regarded school of 5,900-students. He served NEMSU for 17 years prior to joining Peru State.

"Three things impressed me during my visit to Peru State," Dr. Smith said. "First, the people I met - they were without exception impressive, and it is obviously a caring faculty and staff.

Lauds Commitment

"I was also impressed with the students - and after all,

that is why we are in this business," he continued. "Finally, it is obvious there is a commitment to undergraduate instruction. Peru State College knows what it's about - a lot of places can't say that."

Dr. Smith received his doctorate and a master of arts degree from Michigan State University and his bachelor of arts degree from Central Methodist College in Missouri. Prior to joining Northeast, he taught at the University of Central Arkansas, Western Maryland College and Jefferson College in Missouri.

He was on a Fulbright Fellowship to England in 1991, working on academic program evaluation at Portsmouth Polytechnic and giving planning assistance to Oxford Polytechnic and to England's Council for National Academic Awards.

Dr. Smith was among almost 70 candidates for the position. Dr. Clyde Barrett ('56), who retired this past summer as academic VP, chaired the selection committee.

Louise Roettger Wymore (attd. '42-'44) of Nebraska City, Neb. keeps active since her retirement by singing in the church choir and community choir cantatas, bowling and playing a lot of golf.

1950s

Clyde Broadston ('51), retired from the Lincoln (Neb.) Fire Department, has formed a new bluegrass and country music band called "Bluegrass Etc."

Richard Cotton ('56) of St. Stephens ,Wyo. has been honored for his successful career in four different sports in Wyoming by being inducted into the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of In basketball, Richard has an overall record of 403 wins and 248 losses including nine district championships, three regional championships and two state runners-up. He was Wyoming Coaches Association Cross Country Coach of the year and was also named National High School Athletic Coaches Association cross country coach of the year for Wyoming in 1989 and in 1992.

Marge Clark Hoffman ('51) has ended a 41 1/2-year teaching career. She has retired after spending the last 25 years at Morton Junior High in Omaha.

Charles "Chuck" ('57) and Elaine (Spier '58) Krumme have joined the ranks of the retired from the Omaha Public Schools. Chuck had been principal of Omaha's Bancroft School since 1978 but had been with OPS since '58. Elaine was an OPS teacher and counselor for 35 years. They are leading the fortunes of Peru State's Omaha-area alumni chapter this year.

J • Pat Novacek ('57) has resigned as head football coach at Gothenburg (Neb.) High School. He spent 11 years at the school, leading them to four playoff berths.

Harley Rector ('53), the Mayor of Norfolk, Neb., gave the '93 Commencement address at Northeast Community

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(Photo by Kent Propst)

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Everett Clausen of :::hester, Neb. passed away in A..ugust.

Ethel Unnabery Clayburn ('24) of Auburn, Neb. passed away in October. She was a fonner school teacher and the widow of longtime PSC professor A.B. Clayburn.

Valetta Lock Cole ('72) of Lakeland, Fla. died in July. She had lived in Nebraska City for many years and had taught in Nemaha County schools.

Word has been received of the death of Margaret Shoemaker Drake ('35) of Lake Lure, N.C.

Tillie Pakes Folda (attd. early teens) passed away in July in David City, Neb.

Zelma McCown Girl ('62) of Prescou, Ariz. passed away in July. She taught in southeast Nebraska schools before moving to Arizona.

Theda Mendenhall Happ ('61) passed away in October. She had bee a resident of Humboldt, Neb.

Word has been received of the death of Floy Bivens Hawk ('21) of Plainview, Neb.

Arlene Nincehelser Henderson ('61) of Brock, Neb. passed away in June. She was a retired school teacher.

Bessie Nichols Hoagland ('18) of Humboldt, Neb passed away in September.

Naomi Larsen Hodgens ('59) of Falls City, Neb. passed away in September. She was a school teacher in Falls City for 24 years, retiring in 1971.

Frances M. Camp Hoffhine ( of Lincoln, Neb. passed away in May. She

was a retired teacher.

Merna Young Hoffmeister ('51) of St. Edward, Neb. passed away in May.

Ruth Brooker House ('28) of North Bend, Neb. passed away in August. She was a longtime teacher in Omaha.

Augusta I. Joekel ("09) of

Opal Rizer Martin ('22) of Nebraska City, Neb. passed away in September. She was a retired school teacher.

Robert J. McGinley ('38) of Marysville, Kan. passed away in September. He was a retired Union Pacific Railroad employee.

Adams, Neb. passed away in Frances Stevens Miller August. ('25) of Elmwood, Neb. passed away in August.

Ina Roberts Lee ('28) passed away in April in Norfolk, Neb.

Jane Kehoe Blankenship Leech ('38) of Sioux City, Iowa passed away in June. She taught at the Bratton Union (Neb.) School and was also Beatrice (Neb.) Senior High librarian for several years. After her retirement in 1977 she coauthored along with Marion Marsh Brown ('27) the book Dreamcatcher.

Sophia Helen Rhoda Lewis ('16) passed away in May in Geneva, Neb.

J. Quinn Lotspeich of El Paso, Texas passed away in June. He was head of the music department at PSC from 1947 to 1952.

Word has been received of the death of Alice Miller Lux ('32) of Vancouver, Wash. in June of 1992.

Estella Yarbrough Majors ('26) of Peru, Neb. passed away in August. She worked in the Registar's Office at PSC for many years and was also a housemother. She is survived by four sons who attended PSC - Arthur ('51), Howard (Al) ('52), Rodger ('56), Thomas ('65) and a daughter Carolyn, who is married to PSC grad Richard Rosendahl ('55).

Helen Schafer Miner ('57) of Falls City, Neb. passed away in June. She taught in Nebraska schools in Honey Creek, Dawson, Beatrice, Bratton Union and Verdon.

Former student Adelia Sayles Mudie of Scarsdale; N .Y. passed away in June.

Christopher Mumford (attd. '83-'85) passed away in April in Fayetteville, N.C. He was serving with the U.S. Army's famed 82nd Airborne Division at the time of his death.

Word has been received of the death of Charles Novak ('36) of Tucson, Ariz.

Word has been received that Mae Christian Ogg ('36) passed away May of 1992. Her husband, Gerald ('39) lives in Castle Rock, Colo.

Katherine Bergman Pace ('32) of Myrtle Beach, S. C. passed away in July.

Calvin H. Reed, Sr. ('37) of Reno, Nev. passed away in June. He was a supervisor of student teaching at Peru Prep from '38-'41, a consultant for Nebraska Congress PTA and a former national chairman of Parent and Family Life Education.

Kathlyn Benford Reed

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College in Norfolk last spring. He is retired after a 39-year career in the field of education.

Darrell Rosenquist ('55) of Peru is the new guidance counselor at Southeast Nebraska Consolidated at Stella, Neb.

Florene "Mike" Duda Smith ('51) is teaching Chapter I reading at the Sterling (Neb.) Public Schools. Included-in her 37-year teaching career were 35 years at Douglas, Neb., which has since closed. This past summer she received an Award of Excellence from the University of NebraskaLincoln Teachers College Alumni Association.

Glen "Bus" Steward ('SS) of Des Moines, Iowa recently retired from teaching and coaching aft.er 36 years in educa"' tion. The last 23 years has been with the Des Moines school system where he was a head coach for 20 years. He also taught driver education.

Jim Stoltz (att. '52-'53) of Eugene, Ore. did not retire on his 65th birthday. Instead he agreed to continue as Technical Services Librarian at Northwest Christian College in Eugene. Jim is also a deacon at the Church of the Resurrection where he teaches a class for college age people.

Marvin Thomsen ('59) has retired after eight years as Superintendent of Schools at Orleans, Neb. Orleans has since merged with schools in Beaver City and Oxford. Thomsen was a superintendent for 30 years, serving Beemer, McCool Junction, Wood River and Bladen schools in Nebraska.

Earl Webb (attd. '49-'53 and '72-'73) corresponded last spring to say he had "fully retired" but is still living in Australia. (Later in the same note Earl stated he was "designing and building extensions for houses now, finally using my Industrial Arts degree," so it sounds like a busy retirement. . .).

1960s

Velma Adam ('67) has retired from her job teaching first graders at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Beatrice, Neb. Velma enjoyed a 46-year teaching career including the last 22 at St. Paul's.

Steven Anderson .('69) is the new boys basketball coach at Douglas High School in Rapid City, S.D. Anderson had been teaching and coaching at I-35 High in Truro, Iowa for the previous 14 years.

Jerry Beckmann ('60) of Lincoln, Neb. was featured in the Lifescape section of The Lincoln Star this summer. Jerry and his wife are teachers in the Lincoln schools where Jerry teaches at East High.

Gail Beckstead ('61) of Holdredge, Neb. was honored by the Nebraska Coaches Association for 25 years as a coach

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Continued from Page 7 daughter of longtime music professorR.T. Benford and his wife Jennie. Kathlyn was herself a longtime teacher and musician.

Bessie Snabl Rexroth ('26) of Table Rock, Neb. passed away in July. She taught in rural schools for a number of years and retired in 1975 after 31 years with the Table Rock School system. She was a former member of the Peru State College Foundation.

Lumir Rezabek (au. '39) of Wilber, Neb. passed away in September.

Noma Hunzeker Schuetz ('65) of Longview, Wash. passed away in September.

Lucile Jobes Seckman ('20) passed away in Beatrice in August.

Helen Miller Smith ('15) of Lincoln, :Neb. passed away

in May. She was a retired teacher.

Word has been received of the death of Reuben Snake (attd. '68-'69) who passed away in July. He was former Tribal chairman for the Winnebago tribe in Nebraska and worked on the local, national and international levels on behalf of Native Americans.

Ada Mangan Taylor ('24) passed away in May in Elkhorn, Neb. She taught in rural schools and worked for the Internal Revenue Service.

Bernice Acord Taylor ('42) passed away last May in Sioux City, Iowa. She had been a resident of LeMars, Iowa and was a teacher for many years.

Dr. Hardin Sherman Tennant (attd. mid-teens) passed away in Stanton, Neb. in September. He was a long-

time mayor of Stanton, a teacher, and a medical doctor in Stanton.

Marianne Hazard Thomas (attd. '76-'78, '79-'80) of Rock Port, Mo. passed away in September.

Maude Colson Turner (attd. early 1900s) of DuBois, Neb. passed away in May at the age of 106. She had been a teacher for many year in the DuBois area.

Marcella Klein Wheeler ('68) of Pawnee City, Neb. passed away in August.

Evelyn Winkelhake Gritzka ('62) of Syracuse, Neb. passed away in July. She was a retired school teacher.

Essie Buttery Younker (attd. early teens) passed away in October in Nebraska City, Neb.

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We were able to track down "lost" alum Robert Goade ('62) thanks an extremely reliable source - his mother, longtime PSC employee Maryanna Gnade of Auburn, Neb. Robert is a radiologist working with hospitals in the Ft. Worth, Texas area and is with an Air Force Reserve medical unit.

Michael Guilliatt ('67), a Principal Financial agent from Fremont, Neb. attended the Million Dollar Round Table Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass. in June.

Wayne Gumaer ('63) of Nelson, Neb. was honored last spring for his 300th career basketball coaching victory. Wayne has spent the last 26 of his 30-year teaching career at Nelson.

Bruce Haughton ('69) of Pawnee City, Neb. received top honors from The Franklin Company as one of the company's most successful managers.

Alice Seyfer Heckman ('66) is the computer instructor and R-4 school superintendent in Phelps (Neb.) County.

Paul Horei ('69) was named President of the Crop Insurance Research Bureau, headquartered in Overland Park, Kan. He had previously served eleven years as vice president of National Crop Insurance Services. He is responsible for Congressional relations as well as the educational and informational services provided by CIRB. Paul and his wife, the former Yvonne Pfannebecker ('78), have three children and live in Overland Park.

Earnest Madison ('60) has been named nuclear design engineer by the Omaha Public Power District. He has been with OPPD for 10 years.

Lorna Roehler McMurray ('68) of Adams, Neb. received a master of education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August.

Larry Morrissey ('65) of Omaha, Neb. coached the South Shrine Bowl football team to a victory this summer.

Royal Blue

S h e r i McMullen of Shenandoah, Iowa and Ryan Harshaw of Holton, Kansas are the 1993 Peru State College Homecoming Royalty. They were selected in a vote by their fellow students and crowned at Homecoming on Oct. 2.

Roger Neujahr ('68) of Gothenberg, Neb. was honored by the Nebraska Coaches Association for 25 years as a coach and/or athletic director.

Mike Ramirez ('64) of Coral Springs, Fla. has completed 22 years with the FBI. He is a special agent working out of the Miami office. His wife, the former Sandy Pearson ('62), is an office manager of a division of Estee Lauder. They recently became proud grandparents, too!

Gloria Walker Schmit ('68) of Steinauer, Neb. will be the high school and middle school librarian at the Falls City Public Schools for the 1993-94 school term. She was previously employed at the Table Rock/Steinauer schools.

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(Photo by Kent Propst)

Looking Back

This old Peru State postcard bears no date, but would have been taken between 1905 (when the ChapeVO/d Gym and first floor of the library were built) and 1911 (when a second floor was added to the library). You can see the outline of "Old Main" in the background.

Your Help Wanted

The following Peru Staters have within recent months joined our dreaded "lost alumni" list. Please help us to find them!

Send current addresses (and phone number if available) to: The Peru Stater, c/o Kent Propst, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421.

Jeffrey D. Cullison - 1993

Morris Friedman - 1993

Douglas Larson - 1993

Kathie Lincoln - 1993

Sharon Lucius - 1993

William Lundy - 1993

Lori Mitchell - 1993

Hein Nguyen - 1993

Barbara Padilla - 1993

Michele Waltemath - 1993

Everett G. Marshall - 1992

Pamela Black Wring - 1992

Holly Nietzke DeMarque1991

Cynthia Kaster - 1991

Darren L. Wring - 1991

Ricky Giordano - 1990

Chris DeMarque - 1989

Harold Richardson - 1989

Joseph C. Coffmann II -

1988

John R. Howell - 1987

Linda Jo Reid - 1985

John Slater - 1985

Frank McNamara- 1984

Alvin Guenther - 1962

Gerald & Norma Cleary Ludwig - 1958

Edith Estes Hetzel - 1937

:tvlildred Tibbets Graf - 1928

Nettie Stanton Fernley1911

Louann Williamson - no year

Fall 1993 PERU STATER 9

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Lois Schultz ('62) has retired after over 30 years with the Nebraska Department of Social Services. She lives in Nebraska City.

Larry Sheehan of Hooper, Neb. was honored the Nebraska Coaches Association for 25 years as a coach and/or athletic director.

Jim Stanosheck of Odell, Neb. was featured in the Business section of the Beatrice Daily Sun this summer. He had just completed a very successful year as president of the Gage County Economic Development, Inc.

Bruce Sweenie ('62) of Nemaha, Neb. was honored for his 45 years of service to the U.S. Government in June. He is the postmaster at Nemaha.

Larry Tickner ('68) of Palmer, Neb. was honored by the Nebraska Coaches Association for 25 years as a coach and/or athletic director.

1970s

Landon (attd. '76-'78) and Jan Handley (attd. '76-'77) Alexander of Shubert, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Carlee Le'Ila Michelle, born in September.

Jack Armstrong ('73) of Madison, Wis. has joined the marketing division of the American Family Insurance Group as· product manager/franchise associate. He had formerly worked for American Family in Topeka, Kan. as a business insurance field underwriter.

Vicki Hall Beilke ('72) of Stella, Neb. competed in three events at the annual Cornhusker State Games held last July. She took first place in each of her events - 100 yard dash, shot and discus.

Leon Bose ('71) of Avoca, Neb. coached the Nebraska All-Stars to second place finish in the Nike-Las Vegas Invitational high school basketball tournament held in Las Vegas, Neb. this summer. Leon is the basketball coach at Waverly, Neb.

Mary Howe Castle ('71) has joined the Lubbock (Texas) Independent School District as a fourth grade teacher.

Steve Chatelain '75-'78) has been named president and publisher of the Kearney (Neb.) Hub newspaper. He had been president and publisher of the Columbus (Neb.) Telegram, and to that was managing editor of the Kearney newspaper.

Dan Collin has been elected of the Nebraska Press Advertising Service. Dan is of the York (Neb.) News-Times. His wife Connie (Fritsch '73) is director of the Spencer School of Business in Grand Island, Neb.

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It's A Mystery

As all mystery fans know, looks can be deceiving.

That's the case with the "Mystery Picture" from the last Peru Stater.

Included in the responses were a pair from people who sounded POSITIVE as to the IDs of the co-eds in Eliza Morgan Hall - because they themselves claimed to be pictured!

Barbara Berger Johnson ('48) of Lincoln, Neb. wrote to say the photo was taken in Morgan in '46 and includes herself and the late Mary Lou Genoa Schrage (' 48).

But Fran Heim Whited ('53) of Newport, Ore. sounded equally positive that she was the young lady on tI1e left and that Mary Handley Hoag ('54) is pictured also.

In fact, Fran believes the photo was taken by the late Jackie Cole ('51), in Mary's room. (And she wonders "W11ere are you getting these pictures?"). Upon seeing it in the last Stater she called Mary - "we sure had a good laugh and visit," she wrote.

So the editors, while still a bit mystified as to the identification, are pleased to know the "Mystery Picture" helps bring back fond memories - that's what it is all about!

Another unidentified me photo shows a group of gentlemen relaxing in what appears to be Delzell Hall. No names nor date were included on the print.

If you can help solve the latest mystery, please send the information to: "Mystery Picture" c/o The Peru Stater, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421.

And don't forget - we invite you to submit your own "Mystery Pictures" for consideration. Go through the old scrapbook and see if you can stump the readers!

can to the ordained ministry with the United Methodist Church. He is serving churches in Douglas and Burr, Neb. as a student Pastor and is attending St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo. Mike had taught in public schools for seventeen years and was most recently located at Osceola, Neb.

Sam Deaver ('72) was the subject of an article in the Dubuque (Iowa) Telegraph-Herald in August. Sam joined a Savings & Loan in Nebraska City after graduation and has stayed in that industry ever since, serving institutions in Auburn, Neb., and in Des Moines, Clinton and Dubuque, Iowa. He has been with Harvest Savings Bank since 1977, becoming president and chief executive officer in '88 and chairman of the board last year.

Mike Dorn ('79) and hls wife Sandra are proud parents of son Luke Stephen, born in August. They live near Brownville; Neb.

Beth Wheeler Eickhoff ('72) of Stella, Neb. is the new fourth grade teacher in the Auburn Elementary Schools. She was previously resource teacher for the Auburn Public Schools.

Barbara Tempelmeyer Gardner ('78) of Auburn, Neb. recently accepted a position with Fireside Realty and Appraisals of Auburn. Barb had previously worked with the United States Postal Service as clerk/carrier in Auburn and an accounting specialist in Lincoln.

Judy Green Grotrian ('72) of Brock, Neb. was recognized as one of 37 Business Education's BEST in Nebraska by the Nebraska Department of Education. She is the business/computer instructor at Johnson-Brock High School where she has taught tor the past 18 years.

Julie Hartman ('79), head voUeybaH coach at Elkhorn (Neb.) High was selected head coach of the North All-Star squad at the '93 Nebraska Coaches Association AH-Star Volleyball game in August.

Patricia Hopp ('75) of Ralston, Neb. received her masters in health, physical education and recreation from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1990. She is a Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist and is employed at Thomas Fitzgerald Veterans' Home in Omaha where she develops and supervises recreation therapy programs for aging Veteran.s. She aiso serves on the Advisory Council for the Senior Companion Volunteer Program through the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging.

Terri Kattes ('74) of Lincoln, Neb. graduated magna cum laude from Doane College-Lincoln campus in May with a bachelor of arts degree in human relations. Terri was recently named Woman of the Year by Success Bound Chapter of the American Business Women's Association in Lincoln. Terri is administrative assistant to the Adjutant General of the Nebraska Military Department.

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ral grants boost PSC student programs

Two U.S. Department of Education grants to Peru State totaling almost $200,000 have been renewed for 1993-94.

One grant, for $155,124, funds PSC's Student Support Services program designed to serve students deemed "at risk" according to federal guidelines.

The second Department of Education grant, for $36,916, partially funds PSC's Cooperative Education program. Coop Ed is designed to allow PSC students to gain practical ('on-the-job') experience related to their academic major.

"This external funding is extremely important to our students," President Burns noted. "I am very pleased with the work which resulted in this success."

Support Services

The Department of Scott Free

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James Landwehr ('74) of Hastings, Neb. reached a career milestone of 200 victories as girls varsity basketball coach. He is the athletic director as well as the head girls basketball coach at Adams Central Junior-Senior High School in Hastings. He and his wife, Elayne, are the parents of one daughter.

Lawrence MaHam ('71) and wife Jane of Wymore, Neb. are the proud parents of a daughter, Jm Marie, born in June.

Don Monzingo ('73) has been named head girls basketball coach at Bellevue (Neb.) West High. He is teaching industrial technology and physical education at Mission Middle School and West High in Bellevue

Terry Neddenriep ('7 4) of Lincoln, Neb. has been appointed the assistant vice principal at Dawes Middle School in Lincoln. He was previously a team leader for Bryan Learning Center. His wife is the former Marlene Meyer ('72).

Susan Hannan Pease ('77) is the new fifth grade teachter at Calvert Elementary School in Auburn, Neb. She and her family live in Peru.

Marjorie Kreifels Smallfoot ('70) of Nebraska City, Neb. is now retired and working part-time for the National Arbor Day Foundation with tours and educational services. She taught in rural schools an the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca school system for 36. years. Her husband is a farmer and they have three grown sons.

Becky Lynch Stauffer ('70) of Auburn, Neb. is the second grade teacher .at Calvert Elementary School in Auburn.

Willa Jean Sodmann Stutheit ('71) of Johnson, Neb. is teaching at Locust Grove rural school this year. She has 28 years of teaching experience and all but one year has been in rural schools.

Education actually

Scott Vanderveen ('88) donated an afternoon this past August to visit with a approved the Student group of Student Support Services students about what it takes to succeed in Support Services pro- college. Vanderveen is a partner in the Nebraska City accounting firm Reese, gram through 1996-97, Roker & Vanderveen CPAs. Dr. Burns noted.

Funding will total at College officials estimate least $620,000 over the next over 200 students will receive four years.

To qualify for the program, students must demonstrate financial need, have a disability, and/or be first-generation college students (parents cannot be college graduates).

Statistics have proven these students are less likely to complete their college education than others. An estimated 75 percent of PSC students met one or more eligibility requirements.

assistance this year thanks to the program. Funds provide for a staff of two full-time professionals, a secretary, two part-time professionals, and approximately 40 students to work as academic tutors or peer counselors.

Coop Ed

Since the federal Coop Ed program was initiated at PSC in '89, the college has received $405,756 in support. This year the Ed Department is pro-

(Photo by Kent Propst) viding one-fourth funding for the program and PSC is providing a 75 percent match.

Students in Coop Ed are able to put into practice the theories and textbook knowledge they gain in the classroom. Businesses who employ PSC Coop Ed students have an opportunity to employ on a temporary basis people whose knowledge can benefit the organization.

Over 700 PSC students have participated in the first four years of the program.

Esther Preston Tegtmeier ('72) of Burchard, Neb. was honored at the 19th General Synod of the United Church of Christ in July for outstanding contributions to her church and community. She is a retired elementary teacher, having taught over 35 years in Pawnee County.

Mark ('71) and Kathi Reuter ('81) Weiler of Syracuse, Neb. are proud parents of son Brett Patrick, born in July. He has a brother Jay and.a sister Lynn.

Dennis Williams ('75) of Stella, Neb. picked up his 200th volleyball win this fall. He has been the business education teacher and volleyball coach at Southeast Consolidated at Stella since 1977.

1980s

Andrew Andreas ('87) of LaMirada, Calif. received his masters degree in Theology from Biola University.

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Everyone else wants to hear about You too! 1 lf you got promoted, changed jobs. were featured in a newspaper artide. got engaged or married, had a baby, retired, or anything else send in this form. And remember

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Michael Apple ('86) of Nemaha, Neb. is the secondary principal, assistant activities director and head boys basketball coach at Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools at Stella, Neb. He was formerly a coach and teacher at Stapleton and Hayes Center, Neb.

Diane Mertes Aufenkamp ('82) and husband Arlin, are proud parents of a daughter, Amy Elaine, born in September. She is welcomed home by a brother, Ryan, and twin sisters, April and Amber.

Lauri Palmer Auffert ('87) and husband Dennis are proud parents of a son, Logan Dean, born in September. They live in Falls City, Neb.

Scot Baillie ('84) and his wife of Lincoln, Neb. were featured in the Lincoln Star in June. They had just returned from a five month stay in the Russian Federation with the Peace Corps.

Alan Baldwin ('88) was chosen "Outstanding Young Citizen" by the Beatrice (Neb.) Jaycees. He has been a member of the Beatrice Police Department since '79. Baldwin is active in countless community services organizations in and around Beatrice.

Jeffrey ('88) and Glenda Chaffin ('89) Beckman of Lincoln, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter born in June.

Elliot ('88) and Joni Bennett ('87) Berg of Omaha, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Garrett Michael, born in January. Elliot is a systems engineer at Lozier Corp. and Joni is a systems trainee at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha.

Greg ('84) and Kim Chapin ('80) Berger of Grand Island, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Jonathan Edwin, born in June. He has a two year old .brother James to welcome him home. Greg is Associate Pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Kim teaches kindergarten in the Grand Island Schools.

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Sally Dean Berke ('86) has accepted a position teaching elementary school at Woodland (Calif.) Unified School District.

Rita Roumpf Best ('85) is teaching visually handicapped students in the Norfolk (Neb.) public school system.

Sarah Binder ('87) of Table Rock, Neb. is the guidance counselor at the Beatrice (Neb.) Middle School

Beth DeJong Block ('86) of Oakland, Neb. received her masters in business degree from Bellevue Co11ege in May. She and her husband became proud parents of a daughter, Karabeth Cassell, in June. Beth is an area sales manager for NK Lawn and Garden.

Bethene Erbst Boardman ('81) and husband Robert of Rochester, UL are proud parents of a daughter, Stephanie Lauren, born in July.

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Billie Kay Bodie ('84) has been appointed vice president of the Johnson County Bank in Tecumseh, Neb. She had been corporate compliance officer and internal auditor for American National Corp.

Brian Bradley ('86) and wife Sandy of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Natasha Elise, born in August. She has a brother, Cody, to welcome her home.

special education teacher at the Auburn High School.

Ronda Schroeder ('84) Chab and husband Jerry of Pleasant Dale, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Robert Joseph, born in June.

Lubbock, Texas.

Karen Coover ('83) spent much of her summer in Morristown, Tenn. on a National Endowment for the Arts grant. Karen worked on a theater program at the Rose Center in Morristown.

Tim Chapin ('89) and wife Syndi of Omaha, Janet Dmm Dingman ('82) and husband David Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Amanda Ann of Bennet, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, born in August. Kelsey Ann, born in July.

Colleen CJ:iapman ('85), head volleyball coach

Robert ('85) and Jody Johnston ('86) Bowman at Chapman, Neb., was selected as assistant coach have moved to Fort Wayne, Ind. where Bob is head for the North AH-Star squad in this summer's pressman at a printing company and Jody works Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star game. part-time at St. Francis College as a librarian.

Curt Cogswell ('84) received a master of arts in Penny Wolfe Browne ('84) of Auburn, Neb. is education degree from the University of Nebraska employed by the Educational Service Unit #4 as a at Kearney last spring. Curt is now living in

Laurence DuBois ('85) of Ewa Beach, Hawaii is looking forward to civilian life after dedicating his career to the U.S. Navy. The last eight years he has been a reactor operator and engineering watch supervisor aboard two different fast attach submarines. Laurence, his wife Sally (Martineau '86) and their daughters Alexis and Erin plan to return m""'"''IJ on Page 14

Smoke(stack)-free

The old smokestack adjacent to the campus heating plant came down last summer after towering over the Campus of A Thousand Oaks for over 85 years. Local historian Ernie Longfellow ('22) noted that a construction worker helping to build the tower was killed in a fall, the only fatality ever recorded during construction of campus buildings.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

to the mainland in April.

Gordon Ehrlich ('84) of Lincoln, Neb. is a partner in the law firm of Cobb, Hallinan and Ehrlich, P.C. where he is practicing as a trial attorney in the areas of workers' compensation, product liability, personal injury, commercial law and general liability. He serves on several legal committees and is involved in several legal organizations. He and his wife are the parents of three children. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing.

Mary Beccard. Farris ('81) is working for the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped and is also substitute teaching for the Nebraska City, Neb. Public Schools. She and her husband Nile recently purchased the Valentino's restaurant in Nebraska City.

Jack ('87) and Mary Neels ('84) Frary of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Jacqueline Jo Anne, born in September. She was welcomed home by brother, Michael, and sisters, Andrea and Audrey. Mary is the rural UPS driver in the Auburn area.

Tom (att. '85-'88) and Terri Johannes ('88) Glenn of La Costa, Calif are proud parents of a baby girl born in January.

Mary Shaffer Grimes ('89) is a special education teacher with the Bellevue (Neb.) Public Schools. She received her special education endorsement from Black Hills State University at Spearfish, S.D. in 1992.

Alice Hamilton ('83) of Peru has accepted a position at Peru State in the Registrar's Office. She had been working at Bank of Peru.

Nick Harling ('87) of Falls City, Neb. attended the 1993 Agricultural Lending School which is designed to instruct students in agricultural lending concepts. Nick is a loan. officer for the First National Bank and Trust Company in Falls City. His wife, the former Laurel Smith ('87), is a part time special education teacher at Falls City High School.

Mary Straw Holtzman ('85) of Auburn, Neb. is employed by the Educational Service Unit #4 as a half-time resource instructor.

Jodi Harshbarger ('89) was transferred by First National Bank of Omaha to their new bank in Overland Park, Kan. She is a financial analyst for the bank.

Mark A. Johnson ('80) is head football coach and health instructor at Monette, Mo. High School. He had previously taught and coached at Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, Mo.

Paulette Kruse Joy ('81) of Stella, Neb. received her master of science in education degree from Peru State in August. She teaches at Southeast Consolidated at Stella.

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David Junker of Fairbury, Neb. found the Campus of A Thousand Oaks a perfect study hall this past fall. (Photo by Kent Propst)

IMrs. Gerry Brady, who holds the distinction as perhaps the one person who has met virtually every PSC student over the past 27 years, has greeted her last new student.

Mrs. Brady retired in June from her job in the Registrar's Office as academic credentials technician.

If the title sounds important, so has been the task - taking care of the academic records for every PSC student.

Since beginning work at PSC in 1966, she estimates working on records for around 19,<XX> students.

During her service she has worked for only two Registrars - the late F.H. Larson and, since 1968, Dr. Kelly Liewer ('57).

Though she enjoyed working with all 19,000+ students, she does admit a special r

fondness for three of them - her children, Dennis ('75), a teacher and coach in Auburn, Neb.; Barbara Beatty ('75), a teacher in Kansas City, Mo.; and Carol Lunzman ('82), a teacher in Millard, Neb.

Her husband Al was an immensely popular biology professor at PSC ·from 1957 until he passed away in 1982. Gerry and Al had known each other since their high school days at rival schools in South Dakota.

Looking back on her service to PSC, Gerry says simply, "It's been fun. I'm just happy to have been able to help the students."

She maintains her home in Peru, visiting friends, gardening, music, travel and other pursuits when she isn't pursuing her favorite hobby - spending time with her seven grandchildren.

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nChristie Trussell Kruntorad ('89) and her husband Jerry are proud parents of a daughter, Alixandra, born in May. They live in Bellevue. Christie has taken time off from her teaching career to raise her daughter.

Michelle Kuker ('89) of Stella, Neb. is the mother of a daughter, Peyton Michelle, born in August.

Joe LaRosa ('85) is the new assistant football coach at Plattsmouth High School and is also teaching drafting and wood working. Joe previously taught and coached at Hesperia, Calif. His wife is the former Leigh Moss ('87).

Angie Bauman Lewis ('88) and husband David of Falls City, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Jacy Jean, born in October. Jacy was welcomed home by her five year old sister, Chelsea.

Julie Beatty Lockart ('85) of Auburn, Neb. was selected "employee of the month" by the Southeast District of the Nebraska Department of Social Services. Julie is employed by the Department of Social Services as a child protective service and adult protective service worker. The district is made up of 16 southeastern Nebraska counties and Julie serves the Nemaha County area.

Mark ('86) and Jodie Core ('88) Mcconnaughey of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of son Joel Tyler, born in September.

Mark (masters '93) and Sharilyn Sanner ('89) McMahon of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Erica Leigh, born in June. Erica has a sister Alecia to welcome her home.

Chuck Mittan ('86) has joined the staff of the Red Cloud (Neb.) Chief as a reporter and photographer. Wife Kathy (Mulcahy 89) is assistant manager at the local Casey's General Store.

Jack Moles ('80) is the new principal/athletic director at Arapahoe (Neb.) High School. Jack received his specialist degree in educational administration earlier this summer from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He and his wife, Shelley, have three children, Ann (9), Megan (6) and Daniel (1).

Keith Mumns ('81) and wife Donna of Trenton, Neb. are the proud parents of a son, Troy Ervin, born in July. He was welcomed home by two brothers, Jeremy and Nathan. Keith is teaching industrial arts and driver education and is head track and assistant football coach at Trenton.

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Anthony ('84) and Marsha Kentopp ('85) Niday of Fremont, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Nicholas William, born in August. Tony is in his eighth year as production supervisor for Hormel Foods and Marsha is a substitute teacher.

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Mrs. Gerry Brady, who worked in the Registrar's Office for 27 years, has greeted her last new student. Mrs. Brady retired in June.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

From Page 15 Iowa are proud parents of son Andrew Robert, born in July.

Cami Bruning Petersen ('89) of Lincoln, Neb. is employed with the Palmyra-Bennet school system as the media specialist.

Becki Young Propst ('80) has been promoted to vice president of the Carson National Bank of Neb. She has been with Carson for 13 years. She lives near Peru with husband Kent ('81) and their children Katy and Charley.

Ronda Liewer Reid ('83) of Auburn, Neb. received her master of science degree in education from Peru State in August She specialized in special ed.

Pam (Davis '89) and Rick ('90) Ripperger have been hired by the Ainsworth (Neb.) Community Schools. Pam is teaching physical education and middle school study skills and is head volleyball coach. Rick is teaching social studies.

Rochelie Rohlfs ('89) of Omaha was among those teachers cited for excellence in connection with the of Omaha Marian as one of three Nebraska Blue Ribbon Schools the U.S. Department of Education. Rochelle is a mathematics teacher at Marian.

Judith Scheer Ruskamp ('88) was one of five Nebraska high school teachers chosen to attend the Great Plains Chautauqua Teachers Institute, hosted this past summer by Peru State. Judith teaches English and library science in the Johnson-Broc;k (Neb.) school district.

Scott ('80) and Brenda Wilkinson ('82) Schaefer of McPherson, Kan. are proud parents of a daughter, Kelsey Chantille, born in June.

Kevin Schhrnge ('85) and wife Teresa of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Abriel Nicole. born in June.

Ca:ra Fritch Simpson ('84) and husband Randy of Fairbury, Neb. are proud parents of a son born in July.

Beth Snow-Ketchum ('88) received her masters degree in elementary education from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa in August. She is in her fifth year teaching at Johnson Elementary in Spencer, Iowa

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Mighty Muddy

One of the wettest springs and summers in recorded history brought the mighty Missouri River - the "Big Muddy" - out of its banks in record volume this past summer. This picture shows the bottomland north of Peru under water. Damage to campus was minimal but PSC's home county (Nemaha) sustained millions of dollars in damage to bridges and roads, and PSC offered housing and other flood aid to victims of the high water.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Student Center renovation

Michael McKibbin of McKibbin Woodworking, Peru, was one of the contractors who worked this summer and fall on the renovation of the PSC Student Center. McKibbin taught in the PSC industrial technology area from 1975-79.

Credentials prior to 183 may be purged

The Cooperative Education and Career Services office is seeking approval from the Records Management Division of the State of Nebraska to purge outdated credential :files. The proposal is to eliminate records prior to 1983 that have not been updated in the past 10 years. If you have not updated your file since 1983 and wish

to have some or all of it maintained, please contact the CECS Office weekdays at (402)872-2243.

The Bobcat Bookstore and CECS Office would also like to inform alumni and friends of the "Resume Expert" computer disk program available through the Bookstore.

This helpful program assists

an individual in designing a resume on IBM compatible machines. It costs just $24.95 and can be shipped for a slight additional charge.

Contact the Bookstore at (402)872-2254 for more information about "Resume Expert."

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Robert Streit ('86) is teaching high school math and is an assistant coach at the Falls City Public Schools this fall. He had previously taught at Hays, Kan.

Jim Sughroue ('87) has started a weekly newspaper in Indianola, Neb. called the Red Willow County Times. The paper covers news in Indianola, Danbury, Bartley and Lebanon, said publisher-editor Sughroue.

Vanessa Wheeler ('89) of Omaha received a $3000 grant for "Art-A Universal Language." Through this program visual and language arts are combined to develop literacy skills of students and to help them communicate feelings and ideas through visual arts. Vanessa teaches a combined 5th and 6th grade at Betz Elementary School.

Paula Kite Winkelman ('83) of Peru, Neb. recently accepted a position with the Auburn Newspapers. She will be responsible for advertising as well as production and news.

Karen Gerking Wolken ('84) and husband Dave of Tecumseh, Neb. are proud parents of a son, Kale, born in September. He was welcomed home by brother, Kellen, and sister, Kaci.

1990s

Shelly Abel ('92) is a residential counselor at Chins Up Youth & Family Services and is a clinician for Pikes Peak Mental Health, both in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Angela Kuker Antholz ('93) of Humboldt, Neb. is the Chapter I teacher's aide at Southeast Consolidated Schools at Stella, Neb.

Todd Ashenfelter ('91) is now a sales representative for the Shenandoah (Iowa) Valley News newspaper.

Barbara Balm ('93) is a reporter and photographer for the Shenandoah (Iowa) Sentinel newspaper.

Anthony Benes ('93) is a tool and die maker at Molex industries in Lincoln, Neb.

Pam Bennett ('91) and husband Randy of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Abby Lyn, born in September. Abby has two brothers and two sisters to welcome her home.

Thomas Bernatow ('92) is teaching fifth grade in the Santee (Neb.) Public Schools.

Darrell Berry ('93) is junior high math teacher at Cavazos Junior High in Lubbock, Texas.

Rod Beyke ('93) of Peru, Neb. is the art instructor at Auburn Middle School.

Jeff Birkel ('92) is an inventory specialist for Pennfield

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(Photo by Kent Propst)

Co. in Omaha.

Dan Blackburn ('91) is teaching industrial technology and coaching at Madrid High School in Woodward, Iowa.

Dedra Blecha ('93) of Table Rock, Neb. is a special education teacher at the middle school in Beatrice.

Shari Blum ('92) is a special ed teacher in the Omaha Public Schools.

Dan Bowmaster ('93) is a machinist and relief foreman for Burlington Northern Railroad in Lincoln, Neb. ·

Jason Brewer ('92) is the sixth grade teacher in his home town of Gretna, Neb. He is also coaching junior high football and basketball and assistant coach for the girls high school squad.

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Dana Briley ('93) is an accounting clerk at the Campbell's Soup Co. in Omaha.

Larry Brown (masters '91) is teaching secondary physical education and coaching football at Tiiden Elkhorn Valley schools. Brown is a former Peru State assistant coach.

Phil Burlingame ('92) is teaching in the Conestoga Schools near Murray, Neb.

Anne Masters Carpenter ('90) and husband Scott of Plattsmouth. Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Sydney Marie, born in August. She was welcomed home by a brother, Zachary, who is two.

Joanne Catlett ('93) of Auburn, Neb. is the special education/Chapter I L,acher in the Auburn Elementary Schools.

Count On Tina

Tina Weichel ('93) has joined the PSC staff as the college's firstever accountant. A native of Nelson, Neb., she majored in accounting and business management.

Darla Chrans ('92) of Beatrice, Neb. is the Chapter I reading teacher and freshman volleyball coach at Wilber-Clatonia Public School. She had previously been a substitute teacher in the Beatrice Public Schools.

(Photo by Kent Propst)

Delyn Clifton ('93) is a computer operator at Peru State College.

Lost alums Class of •44 to celebrate 50th

The Class of '44 will this spring celebrate its 50th anniversary and the following are on our "lost alumni" list. We would love to get back in contact with them and invite them to our '94 May Reunion. If you can help, please write to: The Peru Stater, c/o Kent Propst, Peru State College, Peru, Neb. 68421

Frank Andrews

George R. Bandy

Evelyn L. Rodgers Brown

James H. Burkey

Frank L. Conklin, Jr.

Homer A Gould

William L. Hancock

Joseph F. Hohlfeld

LeRoy R. Hoover

Ruth Archer Johnson

Izola M. Kopf

Ruth Almquist Kreisa

Irene Karas LeSeur

Elaine Foster Leicester

Opal Lisenby

Elaine Miller Nelson

Berneice Chaloupka

Overbeck

Robert J. Schweighardt

Phyllis Parker Smith

Frances L. Wright Swanson

James E. Thornton

Thomas E. Vernon

Cody Collins ('92) is teaching vocal and instrumental music to students in grades 5-12 at the Palmer (Neb.) Public Schools.

Tammy Cross ('93) is an assistant counselor at Metropolitan Community College's south campus in Omaha.

Todd Crownover ('91) of Vermillion, S.D. is a corrections officer for Clay County and also a seasonal law enforcement ranger for Lewis and Clark Recreational Area.

Joe Davidson ('93) is a youth care worker at Grace Children's Home in Henderson, Neb. Doug Dockweiler ('93) is assistant manager of the Octono (Neb.) Cattle Co.

PSC students Troy and Melinda Jorn Dunn of Stella, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Adriann Elizabeth, born in July.

Stephanie Erdman ('93) is a health educator for the Nodaway (Mo.) County Health Department.

Steve Fettersen ('92) is superintendent of shipping and receiving, packing and loading at Con Agra Flour Milling in Alton, Ill.

Jana Fink ('91) is a chemistry technician with the Nebraska Public Power District at its Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville.

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PSC improves ...

Continued from Page 2 vi th much .of the focus on mprovements designed to nake campus life better for :tudents.

"Improvements give our ;tudents a more positive and 'roductive environment and 1lso serve the people of our region," President Burns said.

Student Center

The 30-year-old Student Center continues to evolve from what has traditionally been a dining hall and bookstore into a place students can both study and relax and enjoy themselves.

A year ago, a new TV lounge, new game room, and lots of new paint and plaster were highlights. Evening and weekend hours of operation were significantly expanded.

This year a new multi-purpose study/recreation area was added on the lower level. The cafeteria was completely renovated and several meeting and banquet rooms beautifully remodeled.

Funding for the improvements came from student-gen-· erated fees, with college personnel supplying much of the "elbow grease," according to Mrs. Barb Lewellen, student programs director.

Courts Busy

We all know the out-ofdoots on the Campus of A Thousand Oaks has always been a prime attraction, but this year many manmade improvements complement PSC's natural beauty.

Trees and shrubbery continue to be added around campus, much of it funded by donations from PSC alumni. Tons

of concrete work on sidewalks and drainage systems dot the campus, helping to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements being phased in atPSC.

But as far as the students are concerned, the biggest improvements are four new recreational courts built this past summer. The courts have been extensively utilized this fall.

Outdoor basketball courts have been added near Delzell and Morgan Halls and the Centennial Complex. An outdoor sand volleyball court was built near the Complex, too.

Though some organized use of the courts· such as intramural sports is planned, they were primarily to provide recreation during students' spare time.

These are among the most significant and noticeable improvements, but there are many others. For example, renovation of restrooms and showers in Morgan Hall, a new electrical transfonner and kitchen appliances add to safety and comfort there.

Improvements have been made to study rooms at the Complex, Delzell and Morgan, too. Major improvements to the electrical systems in the College Theatre and the Larson Industrial Arts Building, and a project to control erosion behind the Wheeler Activity Center are just samples of other projects taking place at Peru State.

College officials know much more remains to be accomplished and have developed a Campus Master Plan as a blueprint for future improvements.

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James Florence ('93) is a simulator supervisor for the Nebraska Public Power District's Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville.

. 'limothy Frederick ('93) is a training manager for the U.S. Air Force at its Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha.

'limothy Friesel ('93) is director of quality control for CJ. Food Inc. of Pawnee City, Neb.

Sherrie Furnas-Cottrell ('93) is a customer services rep for the Lozier ·company, in Omaha.

Vicky McKinley Garcia ('91) and husband Joe of Denver, Colo. welcomed a daughter, Dee Marie, into their family in May. Dee was welcomed home by sister Allyssia. Vicky is a stay-at-home mother and is starting her own business in interior decorations.

Wayne Gerdes ('93) of Auburn, Neb. passed the three-day Nebraska Certified Public Accountancy examination in August

Jodene Glaesemann ('91) of Lincoln, Neb. attended the American Correctional Association conference in Nashville, Tenn. this past summer. She was also interviewed by Prison Life magazine about the services CEGA provides for inmates. She was recently promoted to executive director of Contact Center, Inc. which is the non-profit side of CEGA Services, Inc. The Contact Center runs the National Literacy Hotline and GED Information Hotline.

Charles Grounds ('92) is a manager in the training and quality enhancement department at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha.

Linda Haag ('93) is an income maintenance worker for social and rehabilitation services for the State of Kansas. She is a resident of Hiawatha.

Ron Hackbart ('92) is teaching math and coaching in the Lubbock (Texas) Independent School District.

Tammy Hammer ('93) is teaching fourth grade and is assistant volleyball and girls basketball coach in Osmond, Neb.

Robert E. Hansen ('91) of Greenwood, Neb. is a unit caseworker for the Omaha Correctional Center.

Brenda Gail Hawkins ('92) is a pre-school special education teacher in Hamburg, Iowa.

Michele Hendrickson ('92) is teaching special education this year at Osceola, Neb.

Ron Hester ('91) of Cairo, Neb. is teaching junior and senior high math at Centura Consolidated School.

Kim Horsham ('92) is a recreational leader at the Wahoo (Neb.) Civic Center.

Chuck Humphrey ('93) is head football and assistant boys basketball coach at Mormon Trail (Iowa) Community Schools.

Cindy Janssen ('90) was featured on the cover of a spring edition of "Healthplex" magazine, published by Methodist Hospital in Omaha. The article featured her efforts to rehabilitate a surgically repaired knee.

Jeff Janssen ('91) has been promoted to the position of Auditor I at State Fann Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. in Normal, Ill.

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STATER Fall 1993

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Martin Jacobsen ('92) of Papillion, Neb. is in his second year of graduate study at UNO where he has a graduate teaching assistantship in the English Department.

Brenda Johnson ('92) is an assistant manager of a Walgreens store in Denver, Colo.

Carl Johnson ('93) is serving as a computer programmer at Offutt Air Force Base for the U.S. Air Force.

Edward Johnson ('93) is working as an assistant manager at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Merri Johnson ('92) of Auburn, Neb. is the assistant to the coordinator of Five Rivers RC&D in Tecumseh, Neb.

Scott Jones ('93) is teaching industrial technology and is head football and assistant boys basketball coach at Lewellen (Neb.) High School.

Jeff Junker ('93) of Beatrice, Neb. is a mathematics teacher at the Beatrice high school, and is also head cross country and junior high basketball coach.

Michelle Kimball ('92) of South Sioux City, Neb. is teaching junior high English at the Homer (Neb.) Community School.

Jennifer Kresak ('92) is a primary youth service worker for Orchard Place in Indianola, Iowa.

Dana Kruse ('92) is serving as a teachers assistant in the Elkhorn (Neb.) Public Schools.

Lisa Urbauer Kuenzi ('91) has been hired to teach first graders in Bern, Kan. She had been working for the Pawnee Republican newspaper in Pawnee City, Neb.

Margo LaBrie ('92) is teaching fourth grade in the Hampton, Neb. public schools.

Larry Lawton Jr. ('92) is a federal wildlife research assistant at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Julie Lenners ('93) is assistant cashier at the Beatrice (Neb.) National Bank.

Elizabeth Kellogg Lueth ('93) is teaching in Hamburg, Iowa.

Todd ('92) and Cindy (att. '90-'91) Matthes of Smithville, Mo. are proud parents of a daughter, Gabrielle Elaine, born in June. Todd works for DeBruce Fertilizer, a subsidiary of DeBruce Grain in North Kansas City, Mo. as a merchandiser serving a region of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Cindy works for Blockbuster Video in Liberty, Mo. as a manager of the store.

Deana McAlexander ('93) is teaching religion and history at St. Francis High School in Humphrey, Neb.

Ann Cosimano Rice ('93) is a law student at Creighton University in Omaha.

Heather Rinaldi ('92) is owner and manager of This That 'N More gifts in Lake Worth, Fla.

Ryan Rischling ('93) is teaching and coaching in the Wolbach, Neb. public schools.

Susan Rokey ('92) is assistant resident director and social services designer at Lakeside Terrace in Sabetha, Kan. She is also teaching part time in Sabetha.

Terry McCartney ('91) of Lincoln, Neb. has James Scheidegger ('93) is plans and requirebeen hired by the Falls City Public Schools as a ments manager for the U.S. Air Force at its Offutt high school study hall aide. Air Force Base near Omaha.

Joanie Meints ('93) is a claims representative Doug Schleeman ('90) is a graduate assistant for the federal government's Health and Human football coach at Chadron (Neb.) State College. Services office. She lives in Omaha.

Jason Seymour ('93) is a credit manager for James C. Miller ('93) has been hired to teach in Norwest Financial in Springfield, Mo. the Millard (Neb.) school district.

Sonya Miller ('93) is a research analyst with the county clerk's office in Douglas County, Neb. She lives in Omaha.

Fred Miner Jr. ('93) is living in St. Paul. Minn. and working on various writing projects.

Debra Morris ('93) is a graduate student in counseling at Emporia (Kan.) State Urriversity.

Susan Jane Nielsen ('93) is teaching sixth grade in the Papillion-LaVista (Neb.) schools.

Melissa Parsons ('92) is a substitute teacher at the Denali Burough School District in Healy, Alaska.

Gregory Plueger ('93) of Omaha is superintendent of communications operations for the USAF at Offutt AFB at Bellevue.

Anjela Potter ('93) is the middle school special ed teacher in Cozad, Neb.

Mike Starner ('92) and his wife the former Juliane Sheppard ('93) have moved to Coleridge, Neb. Mike is teaching K-12 physical education and coaching at Coleridge.

Tracy Shannon ('93) is a special agent for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Shawnee Mission, Kan.

Elizabeth Ely Sickel ('92) and husband Randy of Rulo, Neb. are proud parents of a daughter, Ashley Lauren, born in August. Ashley has two sisters, Alyssa, 6, and Lindsay, 5, to welcome her home.

Karla Shelley ('93) of Oakland, Neb. is the elementary resource teacher at the Oakland-Craig Public Schools.

Rebecca Staley ('93) of Auburn, Neb. is employed by Educational Service Unit #4 as a resource teacher. She is working half-days at Brownville and will also be employed by the Palmyra School District.

Joyce Heller Raatz (masters '93) is teaching Teresa Stoner ('92) is nursery school teacher English in the Fairbury Public Schools. She has with Honey Tree Nursery School in Tarkio, Mo. served the Fairbury system since 1984.

Sheila Sughroue ('93) is district supervisor in Steven Rasmussen ('92) is teaching physical the circulation department for the Omaha Worldeducation and coaching football, basketball and Herald newspaper. track in El Dorado, Kan.

Cynthia Sullivan ('92) is teaching kindergarten

Craig Raumaker ('93) is processing center at St. Patrick's School in Elkhorn, Neb. St. Patrick's Michele Marschman ('93) is teaching English manager for K-Mart in Omaha. is a brand new institution in that community. at the Superior (Neb.) public schools.

Kip ('91) and PSC student Autumn (Stuhr) Daryl Surdez ('93) is teaching at Wetmore Rebecca Martin ('93) is teaching special ed in Reeves of Auburn, Neb. are proud parents of a Junior High in Kansas. the Ponca City (Okla.) Middle School. daughter, McKinsie Kindal, born in August. Continued on Page 24

ii on, .. ol r in Hall of ame

Whip Wilson ('81) and Alvin Holder ('82), two athletes who rewrote PSC record books during brilliant careers, were inducted into ·'the PSC Hall of Fame in October.

Holder was a running back on Bobcat football teams from 1978-81 and Wilson was a shortstop on softball teams from 1977-80. They were enshrined during Homecoming and Hall of Fame festivities on Oct 2.

Holder heralded

Holder transferred to PSC after a brief stop at Florida State to become one of the most heralded running backs in NAIA history.

The Tampa, Fla. native and resident rushed for 5,033 yards and established a national NAIA record for the highest career rushing average per game - 136.1 - after his senior year.

As a junior he led the NAIA with 1,614 yards, an average of 179.3 per game. He was third nationally in scoring with 17 touchdowns. ·

Holder set 18 individual school rushing records, among

them most carries, yards, yards per game, and touchdowns in both a season and a career. He remains the only player in PSC history to rush for over 1,000 yards three times. He gained 100 yards or more in 27 of his 37 games at PSC, and 200 yards or more on seven occasions.

His list of honors is impressive. He was a two-time firstteam NAIA AH American; earned Kodak College Division II All-American status; was chosen honorary captain of the Omaha WorldHerald AH-State College

Team in '81; and was the World-Herald State Co11ege

Athlete of the Year in '82.

He now lives in Tampa with his wife, former PSC student Renee Patsch Holder, and their two daughters.

Wilson a winner

Blessed with speed, power and a solid glove, Whip Wilson was one of the best allaround softball players ever to take the field for Peru State.

A native of Oakland, Iowa, she led the Lady Bobcats in batting in two of her four sea-

sons, twice hitting over .400.

Her best season came as a sophomore ('78), when Wilson produced a career-high .438 average, collected 27 RBis, 13 extra base hits, 31 runs, and 18 stolen bases in just a 22-game season.

Overall, she established a total of 15 single-season and career records, eight of which still stand.

Among them are six career standards - most runs scored (126), most triples (19), most home runs (10), most walks (75), most stolen bases (81), and high baning average (.371).

Without question, Wilson have put up even greater numbers had the opportunity existed. PSC played shorter seasons thenWilson never batted 100 times in a single season - and didn't make southern trips early in the spring to avoid foul weather, as today's teams often do.

She led the Lady Bobcats to a second place finish in the AIAW (now NAIA) district tournament in 1980. The best

won-loss record during her career was 14-8 in 1978.

Wilson now lives in Lincoln

and has worked for United Parcel Service since graduation.

PSC Hall of Fame nominations welcomed

PSC sports fans are reminded that Hall of Fame nominations are welcome and can be submitted at any time.

Begun in 1986 with the induction of the late Al G. Wheeler, 22 individuals and five outstanding teams have been enshrined in the Han of Fame, housed in the lobby of the Al Wheeler Activity Center.

A Hall of Fame Committee comprised of campus officials, members of the sports news media and alumni meet annually to select no more than three nominees.

Nominations are then forwarded to the college president for final selection and notification. Induction typically takes place in the fall in conjunction with a home football game.

Complete bylaws are too lengthy to reprint, but some of

must have earned at least two letters in one sport or at least one letter in two or more sports.

*If a coach, the person must have been on the PSC staff at least five years.

*Inductees if living must attend the induction ceremony unless their presence has been waived by the President and a proxy selected to accept their award.

*Induction as a member of a team shall not preclude a person from gaining induction as an individual.

Anyone wishing to nominate a former student-athlete, coach or team should be prepared to help document accomplishments of a nominee. Statistics, copies of newspaper articles and the like are very helpful in the selection process.

Finally, it should be rememthe key rules governing Hall bered that intercollegiate ath.:. of Fame follow. letics at Peru State College go

*Categories are Athlete, back almost a century, but the Coach, Team, and Meritorious Hall of Fame has only been Service. around a little over eight years.

*There can be no more than A maximum of three three inductees in a given year. inductees per year means it

*If the nominee is an ath- may take some time for your lete, the athlete must have nominee, no matter how well completed her or his eligibility qualified, to gain Hall of Fame at least 10 years prior to induc- status. tion.

Again, we welcome your

*If an athlete, the nominee nominations at any time.

Fame& Glory

Whip Wilson (left) and Alvin Holder, two of the greatest stars of PSC's modern sports era, were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies in early October. (Photo by Kent Propst)

Looking Up

After a 21-10 mark and the fi.rst-ever national tournament appearance for Peru State's Lady Bobcats last year, starting center Tamir Anderson of Omaha and her teammates are looking for another great year this season.

Inside game is key to Lady Cats basketball

The Peru State College women's basketball team has much of the same cast back from last year's team which captured the school's first-ever NAIA Division II tournament berth.

But ninth year coach Wayne Davidson won't be counting on the same script which led to much of the Lady Bobcats' 21-10 success.

Last year, a physical Peru State team liked to pound the ball inside for high percentage shots.

Experienced returnees

And while three experienced players return to the front line, the one player who did not return - Becky Fisher - was among the national leaders in field goal percentage and the leading scorer.

However, the Lady Bobcats still expect to have a good inside attack.

It's just that instead of a majority of their points coming from in the paint, more will likely come off 3-pointers, turnovers from full-court

New faces dot cage lineup

Only two part-time starters return on the Peru State College men's basketball team, but that doesn't mean the 1993-94 squad won't have some talented players.

The Bobcats, coming off a 27-6 campaign which saw them advance to the quarterfinal round of the NAIA Division II national tournament, hope to be a team which takes its opponents by surprise.

The season opens on Nov. 12-13 with the Peru State Tournament at the Al Wheeler Activity Center.

Senior co-captains

Peru State will rely on senior co-captains: Scott Doan and Todd Gottula. The two were "role" players a year ago, but will see their roles increase as scorers this winter.

Because of graduation, Bobcat fans will have plenty of new faces to become familiar with.

Jim Burge, a 6-4 transfer forward from Iowa Western Community College, will join Doan and Gottula in the lineup. Marcus Schmidt, a 67 newcomer from McCook Junior College, will s.erve as the backup center.

to assume duty at point guard after serving as the backup to career assist leader Fredd Ward last year. He will battle junior Cedric Brown, a transfer from Central Community College-Hastings.

A teammate of Brown's last year, 6-2 Paul Calloway, will rotate between shooting guard and small forward to begin the season. Freshman Ryan Kier is also expected to see ample playing time.

Lack of height

One clear hurdle the Bobcats must overcome is the lack of height. Schmidt is the team's tallest player and lone true post pla¥er on the roster.

Without the height, Peru State will likely play a more up-tempo and pressing defensive style, which the 'Cats unveiled in the annual alumni contest.

presses, and fast break opportunities.

Returning to Peru State's front line are forward Lora White, center Tamir Anderson and forward Jill Parker. White, a 5-10 senior, turned in a strong all-around performance (350 points, 211 rebounds, 66 assists, 87 steals) to earn AllDistrict and honorable mention All-American honors for the second straight season.

Davidson will be counting on more offensive production from Parker, a 6-2 sophomore with inside-outside scoring ability.

More output from the perimeter means 3-point attempts from senior Amanda Nannen, who drilled 50 of PSC's 89 last year.

Other players expected to

help implement the aggressive, pressing style of play include senior Sarah Gaines, junior Angie Wilson, transfer Lisa Brown, and freshmen Nancy Barry and Jill Schulte.

Gaines back from injury

Gaines returns after missing the '92-'93 campaign with a knee injury. Wilson was the team's No. 3 scorer with a 10.2 average.

Two other first-year players, Angie Hubach and · Cheryle Reineke, also figure to see action.

Peru State faces a stiff challenge to open the season, playing the likes of Mount Mercy, Wayland Baptist and Oklahoma City at the Doane Classic on Nov. 11-13 in Crete.

Spring sports look positive

Upbeat!

That's the feeling the Peru State College softball and baseball teams have entering their 1994 spring seasons.

The softballers, under the direction of first-year coach Mark Mathews, are optimistic of improving upon last year's disappointing 6-18 finish with 11 letterwinners, six position-starters, and two of three pitchers back.

Catcher Kelly Burnside, first baseman Nicole Vetter, outfielder Jackie Egger and pitcher/utility Jennifer Slattery are PSC's top returning players.

Egger, who batted .361 and scored 21 runs in 22 games, and Slattery, who drove in 19 runs in 18 contests, were both named to the All-District first teams as freshmen, while Vetter (.385, 12 RBis) received honorable mention.

The top newcomers figure to be infielders Kerry Brandt, an All-State slowpitch standout from Kentucky, and Mandy Skidmore, a transfer from Doane.

Improved production at the plate and defensive consistency are the watchwords for the Bobcat baseball squad, which seeks its ninth straight post-season playoff berth.

Peru State is most experienced in the infield, where all four starters - Tom Krill at first base, Mike Maroney at second, Matt Miller at shortstop and Scott Bullock at third - return from a 18-25 squad. Maroney, however, could be questionable for the '94 campaign with a shoulder injury.

The Bobcats are also solid at the catcher position with Matt Grewe and Greg Larsen returning, and have virtually their entire '93 pitching staff intact. Fourth-year coach Dan Johnson will also welcome back speedy outfielder and leadoff hitter B.J. Coburn, who missed the final 28 games of the season with a shoulder injury.

(Photo by Bonnie Mick Henzel '86)

PSC football fortunes dip in •93

With three games remaining at press time, the and expanded staffing over the past year, President week after tallying three blocked kicks in a 32-25 tri1993 Peru State College football team found itself in Burns said. umph over Missouri Valley. Malcom has since broke an unfamiliar situation - trying to salvage the sea- Much of Peru State's success can be attributed to and extended the single-season record for blocks to son.

The Bobcats, accustomed to high national rankings and talk of post-season playoffs, entered their Oct. 30 home game against Iowa Wesleyan College with a 34 record.

Still, the Bobcats had plenty of things to play for. Within their grasp was a sixth consecutive winning season, the chance to sneak back into the national poll by year's end, and a feather in their cap if they upset NCAA Division II Wayne State on Nov. 6. Football has received increased scholarship funding

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Right on schedule.

its defense, which has shown steady improvement since a surprising 42-14 setback at Doane in the season opener.

Spearheading the unit are linebacker Steve Gaines and comerback Alex Malcom. Both were named preseason All-Americans and have certainly lived up to expectations.

Gaines, a 230-pound senior from Watson, Mo., has registered a team-high 110 tackles and could push to break the season record of 163. Malcom, a junior from Tabor, Iowa, was named national player of the

seven.

Offensively, Peru State has been on a roller-coaster ride. The Bobcats moved the ball in wins over Dana (41-12) and Lindenwood (58-9), but struggled at crucial times in losses to Chadron State (22-36), Northwestern (20-23) and Teikyo-Westrnar (7-16).

Quarterback Jason Eaton has led the offense by throwing for 1,629 yards, a 232.7 average per contest, and 17 touchdowns.

That's where the Peru State College volleyball team was setting with two weeks remaining in its 1993 regular season.

The Lady Bobcats of Coach Jim Callender had compiled a 35-13 record and earned a No. 23 spot in the NAIA polls. But more importantly, Peru State was in the position it hoped to be entering the season - second in the NAIA District XI Krause Kount standings.

If the Lady Bobcats can retain the power rating, they would receive a bye in the first round of the six-team playoff as one of the top two seeds.

Accomplishments have been plentiful for this year's team. Among the highlights thus far:

* win streaks of nine and 11 matches.

* capturing the championship of the PSC Fall Festival Tourney for the second year in a row.

* third place finishes at the Washington University (Mo.) National Invite and Avila College Invitational.

* a convincing 12-15, 15-4, 15-6 victory over No. 1ranked Montevallo (AL) College, which was rated 5th at the time.

*an 8-3 mark against NCAA Division II opposition.

* surpassing last year's total of 33

Peru State has found success behind a balanced offensive attack which leads the District in kills at 15.2 per game. Four players lead the way, including Andrea Graff with a 3.20 kill average, Kristi Cummins at 2.61, Kim Micek at 2.52 and Jill Parker at 2.47.

Situated in the middle is sophomore setter J Egger, who is enjoying another superb performance in her brief career. In addition to leading the District in assist average (12.4), Egger has gained selection to four AllTournament teams, been chosen District player of the week once, and eclipsed the school record for career assists.

Scrappy Dappen

Sophomore volleyball player Jennifer Dappen of Dawson, Neb. and her teammates were enjoying a 3513 won-loss record at Stater press time. Even with the great record against some of the midwest's finest competition, the squad had only one senior on its roster.

(Photo courtesy Todd Gottula '94)

Max's Back!

Maxine Mehus wlw served as volleyball and softball coach and director of athletics during her service to PSC from 1979-88, was back on campus this past fall. She is head volleyball coach at Emporia (Kan.) State University and brought her. squad to Peru for a contest.

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Theresa Taylor ('92) is teaching fifth and sixth grade at Sacred Heart School in Lawrence, Neb.

Dana Thompson ('92) of Fairfax, Mo. is an accounting assistant to the chief financial officer at the Community Hospital in Fairfax.

Tony Uhlir ('93) is an associate programmer for Peter Kiewit & Sons Information Services in Omaha.

Robert Waltos Jr. ('91). has been appointed assistant regional director of agencies with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis.

Arneda Renia Washington ('92) is a

secretary at a military installation in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Norma Micari White ('93) and husband Brian are proud parents of a son, Zachary born in August. He is welcomed home by a sister Brittany, 4 1/2 years old. Norma is a registration clerk at the Auburn Inn.

Sharon Wuertz ('92) is teaching science and special education at Petersburg (Neb.) Public Schools.

Katherine Yost ('93) is manager of the Holiday Outlet store in Nebraska City.

Dennis Youngs ('93) of Papillion, Neb. is a security manager for Science Applic#ions Int'l. Corp in Bellevue, Neb.

(Photo by Kent Propst)