2003 The Peru Stater (Nebraska)

Summer 2003 Progress Continues at PSC

Editor's Note: The following appeared this spring in a special "Progress" edition of the Auburn (NE.) Newspapers. PSC officials thought the article did a superior job of capturing some of the many recent improvements at the college. It is reprinted with the permission of the author, a 1982 graduate of Peru State College and the current Managing Editor of the Auburn Ne>vspapers.

By Darrell Wellman Auburn (NE.) New:,papers

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The 98-year-old former chapel, former gymnasium at Peru State College is now the heart and souland crown jewel - Qf the Campus ofA Thousand Oaks. fresident .Ben Johnson looks out over the new Library, .which opened in late April and has quickly become the hub of campus. See rela.ted story on page 4,' more photos on pages I 6-17.

Innovative Approach To Class Scheduling

By Kay Stander

A campus-wide experiment is taking place on The Campus of A Thousand Oaks, and it isn't occurring in a science lab. Peru State College has announced a new "2+ 2+ l" academic schedule in an effort to better meet student needs.

Under the new plan, many students have the opportunity to be in class only four days a week, and in some cases just two days, rather than the traditional five-day schedule.

"The decision to look into this change was a combination of considerations primarily related to the nature of our student body," said Dr. Jerome Martin, Vice President of Academic Affairs.

"We have a considerable number of non-traditional students, a large number of transfer students, and a significant number of students who must work and try to balance their academic schedules with their work and family schedules."

Increased. flexibility

A committee, chaired by Dr. Diann.a Loy ('86), Director of Records and Institutional Research, began work a year ago to research alternative schedules and consider one that might work for Peru.

"The goal was to give students as much flexibility in their schedules as we could," said Loy.

Historically, PSC classes ',¥ere scheduled as

Monday-Wednesday-Friday courses in SO-minute blocks and Tuesday-Thursday courses in 75minute blocks

The new schedule has most coursework scheduled on Monday-Wednesday or TuesdayThursday classes, all in 75-minute blocks. Some courses and labs will be offered on Fridays in 3hour blocks similar to the time scheduled for evening courses.

Evening and on-line courses will continue to be available as before, and faculty will continue to be on campus on Fridays to work with students.

Unique opportunity

Most students will have their Fridays free of classes, providing a unique opportunity for conducting research, devoting extended lengths of time to projects, seeking additional help from faculty, setting up meetings for group work, or scheduling meetings of campus organizations.

The flexibility of the new schedule will require discipline on the part of students.

"Students are going to have to be committed to their education," cautioned Loy. "Just because they don't have Friday classes doesn't mean they can just not use that time for academics."

The new schedule is being tested on a threeyear trial basis with the understanding that if it works, it will be continued

A progress edition focusing on Nemaha (NE.) County wouldn't be complete without reviewing the many improvements having been completed, underway, or in the planning stages at Peru State College. The college's campus has benefited from millions of dollars in construction projects over the last few years. However, it should be noted that not all of these were financed by tax dollars, said Kent Propst, vice president for college advancement and institutional relations.

New major, option & sports

Peru State earlier received permission to offer Criminal Justice as its first new major in over 20 years. Beginning this past January, PSC added a new Graphic Arts option in the Art area. A Computer Science and Management Information (CMIS) degree is now available.

There is also a new Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree, intended to help returning students finish off their college degree require-

men ts.

Men's Volleyball was added as a club sport this past year. Women's Cross Country and Women's Golf will begin this fall and count towards the college's compliance with Title IX.

Facility improvements

While some projects may have been well publicized, others may not be as generally known by the public.

Last fall, the Bobcat Football Boosters paid costs associated with installing stadium seats and adding a weight room in the Oak Bowl's field house.

"We are seeing more and more advocacy groups providing for their areas of special interest. They realize that money is tight and we won't likely see much improvement financially from the state in the near future," Propst said.

Construction currently is underway on the college's water filtration plan located near the City of Peru's water tower. This improvement was funded by both the college and the state.

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82nd Annual Homecoming

Homecoming 2003 is coming up, so its time for foyatPemvians to plans to return to the Campus of A Thousand Oaks!

The big day is set for Saturday, Oct. 4•. Plan.s are stm in the formative stages and the schedule of events is stm to be determined. The now-forming National Alumni Association is planning some special even.ts to coincide with.Homecoming 2003 as wen (see related. story).

Mark your calendar (or palm pilot!) for Saturday, Oct.4!

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By Kent Propst ('81)

I have a confession to make. I have been less than honest.

While that may not come as a shocking revelation to some, since we "PR" (public relations) folks don't always have a high believability quotient, hear me out.

For many years when talking about Peru State College, I and others have used the phrase "It's not the place, it's the people." And ·while we love the place - the beautiful Campus of A Thousand Oaks - we emphasize that it's our warm, friendly, talented, dedicated and hard-working people who set us apart.

That is true, of course. From our many gifted faculty members to the excellent administrative and professional staff members to our too-often underappreciated support staff members, there is a quality about Peruvians that sets us apart.

But as my days at Peru State College drew to a close, a realization grew. Well I'll be darned. It IS the place after all!

After having spent 26 of the last 28 years of my in Peru (including my time as a student or an employee), it's time to leave it all behind and take my admittedly limited abilities to a new place. It was, as I've said repeatedly, the toughest decision of my life.

Cast of characters

Walking away from the wonde1ful friends here at the College will be traumatic. The cast of characters changes constantly, but I can honestly say those I didn't like can be counted on one hand and still have fingers left over. It takes a special person to come to Peru, as a student or an employee, and I mean that in the most flattering way possible. Special people abound here, always have and always will.

Leaving behind the hundreds and hundreds of alumni friends I have made is something I truly dread. I contacted as many of you personally as I could, but I just couldn't reach you all (you know who you are!). Your warm and sincere expressions of gratitude in recent weeks have been ove1vvhelming. And unnecessary: folks, it was a labor of love. Peru alums are without peer.

But I have come to realize that it is the place that I will miss most of all. That realization crystallized, to me, why so many of you went ballistic a few years back when a move was made to relocate this College. You knew that it IS the place that makes Peru State unique. That's why you fought like, well, cornered Bobcats.

Working here, walking onto this campus every morning, has been a delight and a privilege. The thought that I won't be doing it any longer (by the time this publication is produced, I'll be gone) is a shock. At the smne time, I relish the idea of coming back as an alumnus.

Do I have any regrets? Oh, sure. I'd like to have done more of a few things, and a few other things better. This College is still grossly underappreciated and widely misunderstood in Nebraska, and as "the PR guy" I have to accept the fact that I didn't do enough to break down those barriers. Too few truly realize and understand what a wonderful resource PSC is, and what a crucial service it provides.

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complaint

Any parting thoughts? Yep, one big one. It's my biggest, and just about my only, complaint about so many Peru alumni and friends.

Too often of late, when I'm talking to Peru grads, they look at the floor and ask me, with a mixture of hope and fear in their voices, "Do you think Peru is going to make it?" or something along those lines.

C'mon, folks, gimme a break. If YOU, of all people, don't believe in the future of this place, it's no wonder "outsiders"

- including the most crucial ones of all, potential students - have second thoughts.

First of all, this place is incredibly cost-effective. For those of you taxpaying citizens of Nebraska, you are paying less than $3.75 PER YEAR to support PSC. So the demise of this place wouldn't save you enough for a cheeseburger basket at your favorite bar & grill. For that investment, we are educating some I,700 students each year, awarding around 300 degrees each year (most of them going to people

who live and work and Kent Propst pay taxes in Nebraska), and enriching the lives of people across the region.

Nearly $20 million has been invested in PSC in the last few years. We deserve it -for many years, PSC watched while hundred of niillions of dollars were invested by the state in other public colleges and universities and virtually none here. This is a renewed PSC in every sense of the word.

Strong support

Nebraska just went through an exercise involving an approximately $760 million budget shortfall, yet there was scarcely a mention of Peru State College as a source of savings. (As though our roughly $6.5 million annual state budget is going to solve anything). What does that tell you, if in the greatest fiscal crisis in decades and possibly eve1; support for Peru holds strong?

The Governor of this state believes in us, a strong majority of the members of our legislature believe in us. Yet our own people are often the first to question the future of Nebraska's oldest and finest college. Wake up,folks. By harboring those concerns, and by letting others you know make negative statements and not challenging them, you are in fact contributing to the wholly unsupportable concept of "a college on the rocks."

This is a fine school. We serve a unique role offering quality, affordable, accessible education throughout the region. We are a model for efficient operations and effective use of public resources. If you hear anyone say anything negative about the future of the Campus of A Thousand Oaks, I assert that you have an obligation to set the record straight.

I really thought I would stay at P SC until the end of my working days. But not long ago, I realized I could work here for a hundred years and never repay what I owe my alma mater. It's OK to move on, and let someone else have the kind offun I've had these past 20 years. Besides, no one ever REALLY leaves Peru, do they? A little bit of it stays with you wherever you go.

Thanks for a wonderful run. I know how Lou Gehrig felt when he talked about being the luckiest person on the face of the earth. If I have in any small way contributed to the betterment of this most special place, then every bit of blood, sweat and tears has been handsomely rewarded.

The Campus of A Thousand Oaks. Nebraska's First College. The Bobcats.

The Greatest.

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If you feel like it's been an unusually long time between issues of the Peru Stater, that's because it has been.

Peru State College has not published an issue since the Fall of 2002. Recent cuts in state funding for the College have made the Stater one of its many victims, as PSC has had to reduce the frequency of the publication.

At present time it appears the next edition of the Stater will be produced late next winter/early spring.

Please be patient and understanding, and hope for an economic upturn so that many of PSC's victims of the budget axe will be restored!

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President

Dr.

Ben E. Johnson

Editor Kent Propst (' 81)

Features

Kay Stander

Assistants

Carolyn Bredemeier

Jackie Baker Williams ('81)

Karen Fritschle

Sports

Jerre Cole

Photography

Elizabeth Olsen ('03)

The Peru Stater is published by Peru State College with the suppport of the PSC Foundation. The Stater is printed at the Beatrice (Neb.) Daily Sun. Send comments, news items and address changes to: The Peru Stater, Peru State College, P.O. Box 10, Peru, NE 68421-0010. The Petu State College phone number is (402) 872-3815. Send e-mail to: cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu

Reunited

Sharing one of many light moments at the annual PSC Omaha-Area Alumni Reunion this past April were Bobcat faithful including (from left) Tim Knaak '84, his wife Patty, and Theresa (Polsley) Krajicek ('85).

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PSC's largest and most active alumni chapter, the OmahaArea group, held its annual celebration in late April with a crowd nearly 100 strong in attendance.

Ed Hanna ('50) of Oakland, NE. once again provided musical entertainment with a patriotic flavor during the registration and reception. A slide show featuring the new library, put cogether by Jim Krajicek ('86), ran continuously.

President-elect Krajicek welcomed the group. Fr. Patrick Harrison ('84) said grace prior to dinner.

A very brief business meeting resulted in the election of CoPresidents Jim and Theresa (Polsley '85) Krajicek; President-Elect Diane Coover Emanuel ('84); and SecretaryTreasurer Mark Shively ('79).

PSC President Ben Johnson brought the group up-to-date on the many and significant improvements occurring at the College, in spite of repeated budget cuts. Dr. Bill Snyder, Professor of Business, then gave a presentation on the upcoming tour to Ecuador; 15 students were scheduled to go, with sig-

nificant financial support provided by the Omaha chapter.

State Senator Floyd Vrtiska once again took time from his busy schedule to attend the reunion, and he told the group about developments on the legislative front. Despite the difficult condition of state finances, he was optimistic about Peru State's standing in the legislature.

Fritz Stehlik ('74), co-Vice President of the newly-forming PSC National Alumni Association, gave a short overview of that group and its goals. He encouraged alumni to get involved once it is up and running.

Musical entertainment by Diane Emanuel and PSC student Becky Feighner ('04) was a highlight. The duet did a stunning rendition of "God Bless the USA."

The evening concluded, as it always does, with drawings and silent and live auctions. Jack ('50) and Nancy (Hardy '51) Hallstrom did their usual magnificent job of soliciting items for this chapter fundraiser, which brought in $8,300 for the Omaha Association.

Rocky ountain Report

The Rocky Alumni A.ssodation •was scheduled to hold its annual reunion .on Saturday, Aug. 2the beauti.fid Mt. Vernon County Club near Golden.

on tne reunkm ;will appear in the next issue.

The Peru State College Lincoln Alumni Reunion last October was held at the beautiful Embassy Suites. Dinner was preceded by registration and a social hour for the good crowd on hand.

Michelle Klopfenstein ('89) was the mistress of ceremonies for the evening. She introduced and thanked the chapter planning committee and college personnel for their assistance in planning the reunion.

PSC President Ben Johnson was introduced and he presented information concerning the college, including:

v Budget cuts - the college is trying to adapt with minimal impact on students. Fall '02 cuts were primarily from the professional staff.

v Fall enrollment is up, with approximately 1000 students on campus. Another 700 were in the off-campus programs.

v The new library was to open after the first of the year. Remodeling has also begun on Morgan Hall. A new water filtration plant to remove iron from the water will be built.

v Football stadium now has seats, thanks to the football Booster Club

Bobcat Navy

Iv He assured alums no one is going to close PSC, but we may need their help to contact Senators. He encouraged each one to get to know their Senator.

Sheri Grotrian ('02) was introduced by President Johnson. She is director of PSC's Lincoln Center; and explained that operation in downtown Lincoln. The Center offers courses for Southeast Community College graduates to receive a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

John Lindsay, a governmental lobbyist working for the PSC Foundation on behalf of the College, was introduced. He thanked PSC alums for their past efforts and indicated the effort to move or close PSC in the late 1990s failed primarily because of alums.

Lindsay indicated that the most recent prediction from the Nebraska forecasting board for the budget was not good, and that the deficit is now predicted at $700 million. He suggested that all present need to be in contact with their Senators, and encourage limiting budget cuts for PSC.

Michelle asked for suggestions for the 2003 meeting.

tinIMany liked the Embassy. It was also suggested that a Saturday or Sunday brunch be considered. Many liked this idea.

Raffle prizes were given out throughout the meeting.

Gifts were presented to the Chapter leaders, Michelle Klopfenstein and Vince Henzel ('86), and to George Lytton ('36) as earliest alum and Lee Haack ('02) as most recent grad.

Valley of the Sun Reunion

The annual get-together of Arizona alumni, with a few northern "snowbirds" who winter there thrown in for good measure, was held this past February in Tempe.

Alums ranging from class years in the late 1990s to the early 1940s were on hand for the celebration. It was noted that a good number were Peru natives and Peru prep grads, including several offspring of PSC faculty members with familiar names such as Clayburn, Rath and Maxwell.

The fact that the location of the Reunion, Monti's La Casa Vieja, has some things in common with PSC (it has historical significance, is located near a river and next to a hill) was also noted.

Tressa Whittington ('97) had the room decorated in reqUlsite blue and white colors. George Peterson ('89), Chapter leader, once again served as master of ceremonies.

Former participants in the Navy officer training program at PSC in the 1940s, John Leavitt ('45, left) and Andy Lakey ('45, right) catch up at the 2003 Northern California Alumni Reunion this past April in Fairfield, CA.

(Photo courtesy Rex Floyd '46)

Northern Californians Reunite

The Northern California-Peruvian group met this past April at their traditional "stomping grounds" of Travis Air Force Base near Fairfield, CA. for their annual celebration.

Approximately 35 were on hand to rekindle fond memories of days spent on the Campus of A Thousand Oaks. Sara.Beth Donovan ('85) and Dan Johnson of the PSC Foundation were on hand to represent the College and the Foundation.

Co-Masters of Ceremonies were Bob "Red" Wilson ('51) of San Jose and Bm Albright ('57) of Calistoga. As is traditional, drawings for prizes were interspersed with plenty of good humor and fun.

John ('45) and Vicky Leavitt ably staffed the registration table and welcomed reunion-goers.

Rex Floyd ('46) of Fairfield, who makes all arrangements at Travis for the reunion, also gave a moving tribute to several Northern California alums who had passed away in the previous year.

After much lingering and fond farewells, the group headed to their homes until next year.

After lunch, PSC President Ben Johnson brought encouraging news from the Campus of A Thousand Oaks including progress on the "new" library, Hoyt Science Hall renovation and expansion, Morgan Hall upgrade, and more. Alums were pleased that the historical integrity of the buildings was being maintained.

PSC Foundation representative Sara.Beth Donovan ('85) brought positive news from the Foundation (the charitable corporation which supports PSC).

Earnie Madison ('60) was elected President of the Arizona Chapter for 2003-04 and made a few remarks. Himself a "snowbird" who splits his time between Omaha and Arizona, Madison is the first Arizona "part-timer" to lead the group. He will be well served by a strong planning group of permanent Arizonans.

Plans are already underway for the next assembly. It will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at Monti's La Casa Veija in Tempe

(Photo by Kent Propst)

By Kay Stander

A long-anticipated step in Peru State College's effort to meet changing student needs has come to pass. The new library is open for business in a nearly century-old building, and the stunning new promises to become the centerpiece of the Campus of A Thousand Oaks.

"The library is the heart and soul of every college campus," noted President Ben E. Johnson. "This one is about as good as it gets. Peru State College's learning environment just took a quantum leap forward."

It was a project 20 years or more in the making.

"Actual construction began in January of 2002 but we stm"ted work on getting a new librmy at least 20 years ago," said Linda Jacobsen, vice president of administration and finance.

The new facilities are housed in what has been known for two decades as the Old Gymnasium, originally the campus Chapel and built in 1 905. While not used for athletics since 1980, when the Al Wheeler Activity Center opened, it housed the art department, physical education classrooms and labs, the carpenter sho.p, instructional services, and· the campus ·securit\ depm-tment.

The exterior of the building, including its trademark castle-

New Use for Old Gym

Known for the past 20 years as the "Old Gym" following construction of the Al Wheeler Activity Center, this building now houses the PSC librmy following a multi-million-dollar renovation project. The former library next door is now undergoing modernization, and will become the new Academic Resource Center sometime in the next few months. Both buildings are nearing their centennial anniversary.

like turrets, remains essentially unchanged. One notable exception is the addition of an enclosed walkway - "the link" - connecting it to ·the formelibrary, now being remodeled into a new Acade'Tlic Resource Center (ARC).

Breathing room

The interior, however, got a whole new look with a design maximizing space without creatrng a crowded feel. Loft' ceilings and natural light from the large south-facing windows lend themselves nicely to

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Send your "Peruviana" to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Former U.S. Congressman Clair Callan ('42) of Fairbury, Neb. found himself back in the media spotlight this spring when he filed a petition alleging that President Bush violated the War Powers Act by sending U.S. troops to Iraq.

1950s

Send your "Peruviana" to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Dr. Clyde ('56) and Betty (Neil '57) Barrett of Peru celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last November. Dr. Barrett is a retired PSC vice president and former faculty member.

the open design. Space nearly doubles that of the former library building, with almost 21,000 square feet compared to 10,884 square feet in the old librmy.

"The "'lew library provides enough space on the lower level for the complete general collection plus the folio collection. In the former library they were shelved on three different levels," said Carolyn Fisher Allgood ('63), library office assistant at PSC.

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Marian Downey ('52) of Dallas, Texas received the 2002 Hollis D. Hedberg Award in Energy from the Institute for the Study of Earth and Man at Southern Methodist University. The award is presented annually to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to understanding the em-th and its resources. Marlan was honored for his contributions to the energy industry worldwide and for his commitment to education and student research. He has received many awards through the years, and was recently honored in Houston as "A Living legend in the Oil Business." He is a Director of the Peru State College Foundation.

Evelyn Stirba Rahe ('58) of DeWitt, NE. continues to keen busy with her hobby of writing music. She also enjoys playing her accordian with a polka band and entertains at area hospitals and care centers.

Del Stoltenberg ('57) of Rock Port, MO. was named Missouri Track Coach of the Year for his achievements leading the Bluejay track program. Stoltenberg has received many coaching awm·ds on both the high school and collegiate level during his career.

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Send your "Peruviana" to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru. State College, PO Box JO, Peru. NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu. or call her at (402) 872-2304.

The task of ordering a Peru State College transcript just got easier.

Peru State College students and alumni now have three choices when requesting a transcript.

1) Mail your request to: Peru State College Student Records Office, PO Box l 0, Peru NE. 68421-0010

2) Fax your request to the Student Records Office at (402) 872-2415

3) Or the new online form available at http://www.hpcnet.org/pern/transcriptrequest

To use the new online form, a release of transcripts form must be on file in the Student Records Office. A PDF file for this form is also available on-line at the web address above.

You can print the form and fax it back to

tIthe Student Records Office at (402) 8722415, included on this form is a code word, any combination of six (6) letters and/or numbers. This code word is required for each transcript requested on-line.

Payment for each Transcript requested is $5; please call the Business Office at (402) 872-2211 to make payment by Credit Card or mail your check or money order (payable to Peru State College) to:

Peru State College Student Records Office PO Box 10 Peru, NE 68421-0010

Please allow two weeks for the request to be filled.

Questions? Call the PSC Student Records office at (402) 872-2334.

Wendell Armstrong ('63) of Wetmore, KS. retired this spring after 37 years at the Wetmore School. Wendell was an Industrial Arts major at PSC. Along with his teaching he helped his wife with the music program at Wetmore where they presented musicals for 35 years.

Faye Cooper Booth ('69) of Nebraska City, NE. retired from the Nebraska City Schools after 34 years as a fifth grade teacher.

Kenneth Carnes ('69) was recently a guest conductor for the Big East Conference Choral Festival, in Goose Lake, IA. Carnes has taught vocal music in Bettendorf, Iowa for 31 years.

Chuck Colebrook ('66) of Worcester, MA. reports that the semi-annual, unofficial, but hugely entertaining "'60s Bobcat Alumni" reunion at his Colebrook's Cove nightclub in June would be his last - "I'm going to retire," he noted.

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(Photo by Kent Propst)

By Dennis Morgan Auburn Newspapers

(Editor's Note: .The following article appeared in a March 2003 issue of the Auburn NE. Press-Tribune. It is reprinted with permission of the author).

In the custom screen ing business, owners are asked to print t-shirts, intramural uniforms, business shirts, caps, you name it.

Recently, Fay Harpham of The Sport Shop (Auburn NE.) was asked to recreate a jacket worn years ago by supporters of Peru State College. The letterman's jacket was emblazoned on the back with the words Peru State Blue Devils.

The story behind the jacket was recently shared by Ardith Wininger (of Peru, whose late husband Darren "Doc" Wininger was a longtime PSC faculty member). This is her account:

"In late November, Mike Winslow from Forest Hill, CA. called to ask if I had ever heard of the Peru State Blue Devils. He had called the college and whoever he talked to said, 'No, I never heard of the Blue Devils.' His next phone call was to The Sport Shop where Harpham said she had heard of the Blue Devils.

"He explained he wanted to get a Blue Devil jacket like his father wore when he attended Peru State. His farther had a birthday coming and he wanted to surprise him because he had heard his father talk about the Peru State Blue Devils many times." Winslow was given the phone number of Wininger.

"Of course, I have heard of the Blue Devils and the White Angels (girls who supported the college). Mike was pleased to hear someone knew and remembered.

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Karon Rathe Estes ('66) of Table Rock, NE. was the speech coach for the Humboldt Table Rock-Steinauer speech team that won the Class C2 State Title in March.

Louis Fritz ('66) of Verdon NE. - who won a ton of trophies and medals as a track and cross country runner, including All-American acclaim at Peru State and membership in the PSC Hall of Fame - is still finding success. But rather than on his own two feet, his success recently has been as a coach. One of his Dawson-Verdon High School runners last fall did something even Louie never accomplished - he won a gold medal at the Nebraska high school cross country championships.

David Fulton ('60) of Columbus, NE. retired after 33 years teaching history at Central Community College in Columbus. He spent 43 years in education. He is the only two-time "Faculty Member of the Year" at CCC-Columbus.

Devilish Fun

"Mike's father, Wayne Winslow, graduated from Peru State in 1956. He was from Blue Springs, NE. and will be back this summer to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of graduating from Beatrice High School. He now lives in Sacramento CA."

Wininger said the Blue Devils was the men's pep organization. It came together to increase the spirit of the student body in backing the Bobcats. The White Angels were the girls' pep club and wore white to the games.

The Blue Devil pep club originated in November 1946. Rex Floyd (' 46) was the first sponsor. His job at Peru State was in Special Services.

Wininger said she started calling all over Nebraska and even Iowa to find some former Blue Devils who still had their jackets from their time at Peru State College.

"Mike Tynon ('70) of Peru had a jacket of his brother's but I learned the 1960s jackets were different than the 1950s After many calls and suggestions about who might have one, I saw Marv Gerdes' ('53) picture in the 1953 annual and called. Gerdes (from Auburn) still had his jacket and graciously loaned it to us.

"I took the jacket to Fay. She called a company in Iowa who said they could make the basic jacket with Peru blue satin and white satin sleeves. The Blue Devil head was made by Sue's Studio (Auburn). Fay then had the replica jacket made and put the design on the back of the jacket."

The jacket was promptly delivered to Winslow. Today, in California, the legend of the Peru State Blue Devils lives again.

Silver iversary, But Nowhere To Be Seen

Peru State College would like to congratulate members of the Class of '78 on their silver anniversary since completing their studies at PSC.

The problem is, we can't find some of them.

PSC is seeking the following alums who are on our "lost" list. If you can provide a current, home address for

any of the following we will be grateful - and so will they, once they start receiving the Peru Stater once again!

Send information to: cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu or call Carolyn Bredemeier at (402) 8722304, or mail the information to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421.

Apilado, Sherri A. Billings, John Hartson Garcia, Robert Huffman, Rick L. Knudson, Connie R. Michael, Thomas F. Patton, Dale L. Perkins, Kevin M. Skiles, Duane D. Wunderlich, Walter H. Zwygart, Kathy A.

Larry Gilson ('62) of Eustis NE. and his family were featured in an article in the Nance (NE.) County Journal newspaper this past winter. The story noted that the Gilson familyincluding Larry, his brothers, their spouses and childrenhave combined for over 180 years of service to education. Larry retired from Maxwell (NE), then coached on a part-time basis at Curtis NE., and has now "un-retired" and is teaching and coaching full time at the Eustis-Farnam Schools.

Dobey Haws ('ss '68) of Lincoln, NE. was featured in the Lincoln Journal Star as an "A+ Educator Award" winner. Dobey teaches physical education at Sheridan Elementary in Lincoln. Dobey was cited for her encouraging manor and "special way with kids." Her husband, Butch, graduated in 1969.

Russell Hicks ('63) of Johnson, NE. was selected the Outstanding Superintendent of the Year by the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association. Russ is currently superintendent of the Johnson-Brock school system. He began his career at Waco, Neb. and then moved to Palmyra (NE.) where he was a teacher and also began his administrative career. Prior to Johnson-Brock he was secondary principal of the De Witt Tri County Schools. Russ received the group's Principal of the Year Award in 1996

Les Hlavac ('69) of Louisville, NE. was honored as the National Industrial Technology Teacher of the Year at their National Industrial Technology Education Association Conference in March. He was selected Nebraska Teacher of the Year for the Nebraska Industrial Technology Education Association in 2002. Les has been involved in education for 34 years, and the past 27 years has been at Nemaha Valley Schools in Cook, NE.

JoAnn Frerichs Krause ('64) retired last October from a 24-year career as an Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Previously, JoAnn taught high school English at Fremont, NE., for 11 years. She continues to enjoy directing her church choir and singing with and serving as Administrative Director for the Dayton (OH.) United Lutheran Chorale.

J.B. Libal ('62) of Virginia, NE. was assistant coach for the Freeman Falcons girls basketball team which earned a trip to the Class D-1 state tournament. The team ended its season with a perfect record of 28-0 and a top ranking in Class D-1.

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The Peru State Blue Devils are alive and well. The Sport Shop and Sue's Studio, both of Auburn NE., recreated a jacket vvom by the men's pep organization back in the 1950s. Fay Ha1pham (left),forrner owner of The Sport Shop, holds the new jacket while Ardith Wininger (right) of Peru holds the original jacket which was worn by Marv Gerdes (center) when he attended Peru State.

(Photo courtesy Dennis Morgan, The Auburn Newspapers)

Join The 1867 Society Today!

By SaraBeth Donovan ('85) Director of Planned Giving

The 1867 Society of Peru State College -founded to recognize those who have included the PSC Foundation in their estate plans - is growing by leaps and bounds. Special thanks to those individuals listed below who have remembered the college through a bequest in their will, as a beneficiary in a SaraBeth Donovan trust, l{fe insurance policy, or retirement plan, or by some other means of estate planning.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us the evening of Friday, Oct. 3, where we will shovv our appreciation to you for your generosity!

To others considering their estate planning: Think about the legacy you can leave once you are gone! Think about making that one last gift; to that special scholarship fund or a meaningful program on campus or.for the most important needs of Peru State College. Your gift can truly make a difference, and you may be able to avoid paying taxes by designating a charitable bene.ficiary.

For more information regarding estate giving or how you can join the 1867 Society, please contact SaraBeth

Donovan, Director of Planned Giving, (402) 891-2487, (402) 872-2342 or sdonovan@oakmail.peru.edu

Members of the 1867 Society as of June 1, 2003

(excluding anonymous donors):

Janet E. Vance Barlow ('77)

Jerry ('62) and Linda (Bertram '62) Bell

Hilary P Brad.ford ( FRND ), in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Brad.ford*

WF. (Bill) Chapin ('39)

Wei H. Chong ('92))

Dr. Lois Christensen ( '48)

SaraBeth Donovan ( '85)

Beunice E. Doty ('40)

Diane (Coover) Emanuel ('84)

Beulah ( '40) * and Clayton Evans

Paul ('67) and Arlene (Borcher '67) Fell

Evelyn Gobber Greenlee ('60)

Michael D. Guilliatt, CFP ( '67)

Myrton ('47) and Dee (Dorothy Leonard '42) Hall

Jack ('50) and Nancy (Hardy '51) Hallstrom

Ted L. Harshbarger ( '77)

Vince ('86) and Bonnie (Mick '86) Henzel

D1: Harvey S. ldeus ('56)

Frances R. (Wheeler) Kendrick ( FRND) *

Eugene S. McMullen ('58)

Muriel Sugden Newhauser ('36)

Kristi Nies-Babchuk (FRND)in memory of Ross ('41 )*and Maryon ('59) Adams*

Donald Page (FRND) - in memory of Fred J. * and Margaret Agnes (Blank) Page ('09)*

Louis R. Pascal ('38)

Kent ('81) and Becki (Young '80) Propst

Adele D. (Penterman) Reed ('36)

D1: John Rhodus ('42)

Bradley J. Smith ( '89)

Annie (Mrs. Neal) Thomas (FRND)

HelenM. Vanderwall (FRND)

Senator Floyd and Doris Wagner ('47) Vrtiska

D1: Al G. Wheele1; h: (FRND)

Dr. Gilbert and Mary Ruth ('61) Wilson

*Deceased

rivate rt h

Even as state funding declines for Peru State College and all other public colleges and universities in Nebraska and across most of the nation, one element of financial support for PSC is on the upswing.

Private funding for Nebraska's first college, through gifts from alumni, friends and corporations to the PSC Foundation, totaled almost $420,000 in 2002, according to President Ben E. Johnson. The majority was dedicated to student financial assistance.

"More and more, Peru State College will be expected to rely on the generosity of its friends to fund essential programs and services," President Johnson said. "I doubt if many people realize that our state funding doesn't even cover the college payroll, much less operating expenses.

"Fortunately, our Foundation staff has done a superior job of explaining our needs to our many supporters across the country," he added. "It's critical that private support continues to grow, because every indication is that at best state funding won't increase in the foreseeable future."

Over $250,000 in Foundation assistance was dedicated to student financial aid in 2002, largely in the form of scholarships, explained Dr. Dan Johnson, Executive Director of the private, non-profit PSC Foundation. Another

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$120,000 went to academic support at PSC, including science equipment for the renovated Hoyt Science Hall and funding for specific departments and programs, he said.

In other words, over $370,000 of the nearly $420,000 in private support in 2002 went to either student assistance or academic supportover 88 percent of the private dollars. Another $45,000 went to administrative support, including student recruitment-related activities and alumni relations.

With tuition up sharply - including an over 14 percent increase approved for this fall - and that trend expected to continue, student aid is a critical component of the Foundation's mission. Dan Johnson pointed out that the number of PSC students receiving Foundation aid has grown by 38 percent over the past four years, from 249 students in 1998-99 to 343 this year.

Foundation funds dedicated to student aid, including scholarships and student work programs, have leapt by 68 percent, from less than $130,000 four years ago to over $218,000 this year. That means that the average amount of student aid has gone up by 22 percent, from $521 per student four years ago to $637 now.

Those are trends, both Johnson's agree, that must continue in order for PSC to keep moving forward.

emorial Gifts Make A Difference

Memorial gifts are a great Kent and Constance Clayburn Elmer Guy Gumiatt way to express appreciation Neal and Shelley Clayburn Memorial for the positive impact some- Rex and Hope Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Larry Good one had on you, and to provide Evelyn Neve Dick and Virginia Good much-needed assistance to Northern California Alums Mildred Groff deserving PSC students at the

Rodney and Peggy Groff same time.

Ralph and Maxine Chatelain Daniel and Charlotte Grone

Midland Life Insurance rial gifts and gifts to estab- Anita Norman

Following is a list of memo- Scholarship

Evelyn Rogge lished permanent (endowed) David Chatelain Wayne and Elaine Schalange scholarship funds at the PSC John Chatelain Friends Foundation since the last edi- Paul Chatelain tion of the Peru Stater: Stephen Chatelain

Merle Bauer Memorial S.L. Clements Band

Benjamin Harrison Scholarship

Tracy Donner Scholarship Scholarship Ted Harshbarger

Margaret Bauer

Jo Ellen Vinyard

Blue Devil/White Angel

Tom and Lori Clements

Willard and Dorothy Shumard

Walter and Lillian Harrison Scholarship

Carlos Harrison Scholarship

Elizabeth Dougherty

Sid Brown Scholarship Vidor Jindra Scholarship

Rosemary Lucky

George and Iva Seid Brown

Fern Johanns

Pearl and Paul Fieselman

John O'Connor

Bernice Johnson (mother of Scholarship Memorial Library Fund Pres. Johnson)

Sid Brown

Dick and Jean Rottman

Robert Utermohlen

Tony Citrin

Jack and Nancy Hallstrom

Dr. Richard Flynn/Senator Ted Harshbarger

Esther Delzell Brownell Floyd Vrtiska Scholarship Linda and Jay Jacobsen

Scholarship

Jane Cheek

Richard Flynn

Esther Cole Franklin

Dan and JoAnn Johnson

Jerry Martin

Jon and Beth Mierau

John Christ Scholarship Scholarship O'Hara and Assoc.

George Barrett

Merry Holiday-Hanson

A.B. Clayburn Scholarship

Barbara Clayburn

Ted Harshbarger

Mike Otto

Kent and Becki Propst

Glenn and Verda Hauptman Sheih'l Steams

Frary Scholarship Faculty/staff

Timothy Donovan (Continued on Page 7)

Alumnl Association Pla·ns

Homecoming Activities

The newly forining.PS(: Natfomll Alum11i·;\_ssociation is planning several. acth1ities during Homecorrring weeL<.end you will not want to :miss. ·

Please :mark your calendars on Saturday, Qctober 4, for the following (thisJs not a complete Ustjng.of an Homecoming.·activmes):

8 a.m. Nebraska's Longest Mile (sponsored by PSC women's cross country)

9 a.m. PSC Alum1d Association Board of Directors meeting . . P•rn· Prewga:me tailgate party w LecationTBAt tent, seating, foo<J .and grills available.

1 p.m. Fo()tballgame, Oak Bowl

5 ? Winetastiug and hors d'oenvres - Wbi.skey Creek Winery, RroWm1lle; I.,,ive music, .winery tour .and lots offun!

Get your. favonte dassmates together and plan to join us this year? Questi()ns'?. Please contact Paul{'67) ot Arlene (Borchers at (402) 420•6789 ()r paulfelkartoons@aUtel.net, Sara.Beth Donovan ('85) at (4<)2) 2487, (402) 872.,,2342 orsdonovan@oakmail.peru.edu, zyr any other alumni association board member.

Peru State College Alumni Association Forming

Peru State College is in the process of forming a comprehensive, National Alumni Association.

Following the recommendation of a steering committee made up of six alums, an initial board of directors was appointed last Fall. The Board has gathered twice on campus since that time, electing the following officers: Paul ('67) and Arlene (Borcher '67) Fell of Lincoln as Co-Presidents, Charlene (Lutz '74) and Fritz ('74) Stehlik of Omaha as Co- Vice Presidents, Laurel (Smith '87) and Nick Harling ('87) of Falls City as CoSecretaries, and Kim ('90) and Kris (Kubert '94) Vrtiska of Falls City as Co-Treasurers.

The main goal of the association is to increase communication and political awareness among alumni, along with increased networking and socializing. "We want this organization to foster fun among our alums. We all had a great time while at Peru State, and we need an organization which will allow us to remain in contact with each other," said Co-President Paul Fell.

"With the exception of the five alumni chapters (Arizona, Lincoln, Northern California, Omaha, and Rocky Mountain), alumni of PSC are not as connected as they should be," he added.

Recently, the Board met in small groups to establish addi..: tional contacts throughout the State of Nebraska, to plan

Re nt

Harold and Alice Johnson Scholarship

John and Barb George

Michael and Jan Guilliatt

Harold Johnson

Paul and Loretta Kruse

Dick and Jean Rottman

Rich Schneider

Friends

J.B. Johnson Memorial

Barbara Clayburn

Kent and Constance Clayburn

Neal and Shelley Clayburn

Rex and Hope Floyd

Evelyn Neve

Northern California Alums

Dean Karr Scholarship

Kent and Becki Propst

Moras Shubert

Roy and Vicki Warren

Pearl Kenton Language Arts Scholarship

Dan Holtz

William Longley Memorial Scholarship

Larry Good

Richard Good

Verna Handley

Kent and Becki Propst

LeRoy and Nancy Redfern

Friends

Ken Sims Industrial Technology Scholarship

Linda Kreimeyer

Maxine Smith Memorial

Jay and Ingeborg McMaster

G. Holt "Pop" Steck Scholarship

William Fankhauser

Louis Steck

Margery Teel

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tax-deductible. Endowments include:

Laurene Anderson Tri Beta; C.E. Andrews; Auburn State/Carson National Bank; Bath Family; E.C. Beck; Al Brady; Ann Buman; Pearl Morgan Butler; Campus of A Thousand Oaks; Roy Chamberlain; C.C. Choyce; Dr. J.W. Crabtree; Ada Crooker; Phyllis Davidson; Davidson Estate; Carol Grundman Dougherty; Helen Naeve Douglas; Mac Dunning; Lura Henricks Eichler; Loure Salzman Firoved; Elsie Fisher; Foreign Student; Emma Hart Fuller; Lovisa Glaze; Amzie V. Grass; Chris Haddad; Helen Parker Hanika; Clifford Harding; Arnold and Bertha Hilterman; Lena Huff; Harry and Mary Hutchinson; Dee and Kathleeen Jarvis; Glenn D. Jenkins

Homecoming activities (see related article), and discuss how a well-informed alumni base can contribute to the political dialogue affecting PSC.

"Our immediate focus at this time is on alumni in Nebraska," Fell explained. "With the potential for major changes in the structure of higher education in this state, our Nebraska alums need to be informed and involved."

The remaining members of the PSC Alumni Association Board of Directors are: Ed Ankrom ('91, M.A. '97) of Tecumseh; Jim ('73) and Paula Desbien of Hays, KS; Connie (Sims '87) and Elton ('88) Edmond of Lincoln; Michael ('67) and Janice (Remmers attd. '65-'66) GuiHiatt of Fremont; Jack ('50) and Nancy (Hardy '51) Hallstrom of Omaha; Carlos Harrison ('51) of Shenandoah, IA; Dr. George (attd. '34-'38) and Vivian (McKimmey '38) Lytton of Lincoln; and, Angelia Rohwer ('90) of Oneida, KS.

The next Board meeting will be at Homecoming, Saturday, October 4, at 9 a.m., on campus. Please come see what this new organization is all about!

For more information on the Association, or to express thoughts or suggestions, please contact any board member or SaraBeth Donovan (' 85) at P.O. Box 10, Peru, NE 68421, (402) 891-2487, or at sdonovan@oakmail.peru.edu

Pat Longley

Charles Masopust Scholarship

Ted Harshbarger

Dr. Paul A. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

John Maxwell

Joy Elmer Morgan Scholarship

Ted Harshbarger

Jack Nance Memorial

Dale and Sharon Johnson

Lee Norris Memorial

Dale and Sharon Johnson

Nona Palmer Scholarship

Ted Harshbarger

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pate Scholarship

Armon and Evelyn Yanders

Tom Percell Memorial

Harvey Ideus

Dale and Sharon Johnson

Elaine Gerdes Pratt Scholarship

Charles Pratt

LeRoy and Nancy Redfern Scholarship

LeRoy and Nancy Redfern

Ruth Russell Scholarship

Dick and Jean Rottman

Willard Shumard Memorial

Jim and Phyllis Finkle

Harriett Fort

Jerry Stemper Scholarship

Sid Brown

Dick and Jean Rottman

Bill and Jeanne Tynon Scholarship

Kathy and Mike Tynon

V5-V12 Scholarship

Garth James

Rudy Jacuzzi

Richard Mastain

Pat Rooney

Maude Phelps Vacek Scholarship

Dan and Audrey Vacek

Evan Van Zant Scholarship

Kent and Nancy Van Zant

Floyd and Doris Wagner Vrtiska Scholarship

Kent and Becki Propst

Myrt and Dee Hall

Dick and Jean Rottman

Lisa Weis Scholarship

Anita Hueftle

Lloyd and Marcella Weis

Paul and Margaret Wikox Scholarship

Jean Gibson

Zelma Wonderly Scholarship

Dick and Jean Rottman

The PSC Foundation also has endowments for the following scholarships; again, you can add to these funds at any time, and your gifts are

Georgia Klasek; Paul and Lillian Landolt; A.V. and Wilhelminia Larson; Dianne Morrison Lukas; Art Majors; Hollis Masopust; Joe Masopust; John and Francis Schima Masopust; Jack Mcintire; Lyle McKercher; L.B. Mathews; Irene and Mason Miller; Evalyn B. Newton; Omaha World Herald; Dale and Evelyn Park; Lester and Maxine Metcalf Pankonin

Larry Pappas; Dale Priest; George and Rosine Rath; Ernest Rawson; Wayne 0. and Adele Penterman Reed; Troy Rippen; A.B. Ritchie Basketball; Clarence and Mildred Russell; Lester and Esther Russell; Vincent Sabatinellli; George Schottenhamel; Bernice Shackelford; Beatrice Spohn; M.O. Stevenson; Maude Phelps Vacek; Inez Warren Dr. John and Daisy Clark Wear; Bereniece McHirron Weigand; Charles Weigand; Al Wheeler; Harold E. Willey; Gil and Mary Ruth Wilson; Jack D. and Eula M. Wolken; William Wortman.

For more information about these scholarship funds, or to discuss establishment of your own endowment, contact Carolyn Bredemeier in the Foundation office at ( 402) 872-2305, via e-mail at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu, or write to: PSC Foundation, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421.

Each year we publish a listing of the many proud Peruvians who support their alma mater by financial gifts to Peru State College.

As state support for higher education declines, these friends have stepped forward to help Peru State College continue to make progress and to provide quality educational opportunities to our many deserving students.

The Foundation thanks the following benefactors who gave gifts during the 2002 calendar year:

Trustees

*Barbara Bragg Clayburn ('51)

*SaraBeth Donovan (' 85)

Judson Douglas III ('56)

Marlan (' 52) and Marea Downey

Charles Gabus (' 40)

*James Grant

*Michael Guilliatt (' 67)

*Jack ('50) and Nancy Hardy ('51) Hallstrom

Jim Krajicek (86)

*Vivian McKimmey

Lytton ('38)

Charles Niemeyer ('65)

Lester and Maxine ('38)

Pankonin

*Harley Rector ('53)

LeRoy Redfern (' 41)

Fred ('73) and Pam Robe1tson

Gary Schaffer (' 68)

Ron and Fran Larsen Witt(' 58)

*These individuals were Trustees at the beginning of the calendar year, but their terms have now expired.

Alumni

Class of 1925

Minnie Edgington Bennett

Class of 1927

Owen Zook

Class of 1929

Carol Schrepel Cope

Class of 1930

Margaret Majors Mdninch

Class of 1931

Harriett Peterson Fort

Class of 1932

Jean Blankenship Morgan

Helen Nauman Murphy

Class of 1933

Wauneta Easter Bowman

Mildred J odry Vanderford

Class of 1934

Pearl Jean Doig Foose

Marietta Goding

Joyce Grubb

Gladys Kruse

Moras Shubert

Class of 1935

Lelia Frazer Helms

Elizabeth Bartling Kahler

Wilma James Spencer

Herbert Wall

Class of 1936

Elinor Majors McGee

C. Dana Nixon

Mildred Knoflicek Weber

Class of 1937

Everett Blanchard

Frances Axtell Bugbee

Ruth Lytton Donnelly

Eunice Bergman Forbes

Willes Ludington

George Lytton

Chris Mannschreck

Wayne Riggs

Class of 1938

Geraldine Stoner Connolly

Wilma Lichty Duey

Tom and Edus Hahn

Goldenstein

Harold Johnson

Vivian McKimmey Lytton

Eugene and Mary Murphy

Miller

Jam es Oppenheimer

Maxine Metcalf Pankonin

Chm·les Parnell

Joel Punches

Orval Rodgers

Dorothy Stevenson

Marjorie Stevenson

Frederick Wolter

Class of 1939

Lola Thompson Annstrong

Sterling Bottcher

Eleanor Hemphill Brooks

Marvel Lucas Dodson

Dorothy Perkins Graves

Mary Grush Hove

Glema Meier Mahr

Alice DeVore Organ

Helen Lar·son Seiger

Mary Mathews Solie

Lucille Bricker Tackett

Hazel Wall

Dorothy Coatney Wolter

Class of 1940

Evelyn Holmoka Carter

Helen Janecek Clark

Bennice Doty

Charles Gabus

Rita Russell Hanna

Arlene Heimer

Lloyd Johnson

W. Hubert and Winifred Hall Johnson

Lucille McDermott King

Irene Watkins Mcintyre

Leora Libhmt Muck

Eula Redenbaugh

Helen Wilberger Schacht

Marvin Schacht

Marilyn Hunt Swader

Walter Watkins

Class of 1941

Evelyn Trunkenbolz Atwood

Janet Ebers Blue

Ruth Marshall Filmer

Jack Gabus

Josephine Citta Godown

Russell Go11hey

Melvin Gottula

Mary Richardson Griest

Phyllis Benson Hoffman

Arlene Tesar Hromodka

Dean KaIT

Frank Larson

Norma Hays Meyer

Donna Duerfeldt Pryor

LeRoy Redfern

Frieda Wellensick Rice

Margaret Gm·dner Skoog

Wilma Parnell Stevens

Margery Evans Teel

Lucille Raper Ulrich

Jan et Harris Walker

Class of 1942

Ellis and Corinne Whitfield

Adams

Lois Zwiebel Adams

Mae Jane Young Bergeron

Dorothy Armstrong Elliott

William Fankhauser

Homer Fishwood

Ted Graves

Dee Leonm·d Hall

Virginia Stepan Hunt

Irene Meister Mmteney

Helen Mastin Moody

Edith Wiley NoITis

Nancy Jones Redfern

Hilda Freese Stahley

Bertha Clayburn Sutton

Class of 1943

George Atwood

Reuben Fanders

Margm·et Applegate Fitch

Robert and LaVm·a Oakley

McAlexander

Mm·v Mannschreck Mills

Lucille Miller Ochsner

Wanda Jacka Schmidt

Gil Schreiner

Iva Arn1strong Shaw

Virginia Altaffer Stuhr

Carl Wirth

Louise Roettger Wymore

Class of 1944

Arnold Hector

Robert James

Ruth Kean Kuster

Virginia Mobley Lawrence

Margaret Dressler McKie

Hazel Palmer

Class of 1945

Ken Bigler

Verda Gingrich Bussell

Mary Reschke Cashman

Dense! Fankhauser

Ilene Thiltges Good

Leonore Larson Graf

Phyllis Brinson Gross

Paul Henry

Marjorie Rogers Hunzeker

Rudy Jacuzzi

Gmth James

Andy Lakey

Richard Mastain

Marilyn Hoberg Puckett

Pat Rooney

Patricia Cm·mine Russell

Hays Schoenbohm Schreiner

John Stuhr

Shirley Schlauker Wenzel

Class of 1946

Una Mae Leech Biaggi

Joan Thickstun Buhrmann

Phyllis Winkle Chance

Janice Slagle Crose

Lawrence Good

Tod Hubbell, Jr.

Willm·d Hunzeker

Neil Lancaster

John Lawrence

John Maxwell

Evelyn Stepan Neve

Mm·ian Hunzeker Smith

Class of 1947

Keith Albers

Elsie William Arbuckle

Shirley Barkhurst Haith

Myrton Hall

Margaret Spellman Harrold

Charles Henning

Freda Albers Hershey

Ernest Horacek

Ruth Meister Lienemann

William Rachow

Eldon Reutter

Ge11rude Biendenweg Runyan

Lyle Schreiner

Dorothy Shiveley Sierks

Robert Smith

Dorothy Stepan

Doris Wagner Vrtiska

Dolores Hobbie Wade

Robert Webber

Class of 1948

Margaret Lewis Bauer

George Blocher

William Edmondson

Richard Good

Gail S. Miller

Percy Schmelzer

Donald D. and Betty Johnson

Smith

Ruth Ann Crook Steele

Phyllis Morgan Urwiller

Armon and Evelyn Gatz

Yanders

Class of 1949

Darlene Brown Auer

Art Brophy

Beverly Hauptman Dea

Roger Freet

Jack and Sara Jane Lyons Hippe

Marian Iversen

Richard Jenkins

Oliver Joiner,II

Joan Johnson Marfice

Gerald Mattschulat

Robert Paap

Gilbe1t L. Peterson

Phyllis Steever Redemann

Mary Todd Rogers

Martin Svoboda

Don Wagner

Class of 1950

Phyllis Rogers Finkle

Eldor Fruehling

Pauline Ebert Goad

Jack Hallstrom

Hazel Rohrs Knippelmeyer

Bobby Dean Livingston

Joanne Majors

Catherine Caswell McKiddy

Donald McKim

Janice Krueger Niedfeldt

Jean Krueger Niedfeldt

Robert Resz

Robert and Elaine Beethe

Roberts

Charlotte Pryor Sailors

Robert Utermohlen

John and Doris Kerl Vacek

Lewis Weick

Joanne Davis Westenburg

Class of 1951

Barbm·a Bragg Clayburn

Katherine Lutton Eagle

Robert Eilers

James Finkle

Mm·gie Herold Fleskoski

Wilma Bohling Geyer

Joseph Gillispie

Nancy Hardy Hallstrom

Carlos HaITison

Devan Hershey

Mm-y Hinrichs Kellogg

Janet Minchow Lueders

Art Majors

DaITell Mudra

Grace Pfister

Otto Rath

Jess Ray

Wallace Richards

Annabelle Eis Rumbaugh

Gene Sailors

Lawrence J. Webb

Norma Thompson Wood

Betty Juenning Woodhouse

Class of 1952

George BmTett

Marian Downey

Dorothy Hawxby Dueifeldt

William Gilmore

Doyle Gump

Mmjorie Seeba Holt

Donald Johanns

Shirley A. Johnson

Cecil McKnight

Branson Moore

Rosemm·y Kyle Morrill

Don Ogle

Barbara Miller Rawson

Janice Redfern Schulte

Ronald Schulte

Darlene Blakely Spilker

Jean Higgins Thayer

Carol Duerfeldt Whitcomb

David Williamson

Class of 1953

Everett Bassinger

Lillian Christ

La Von Covault

Robert K. Davis

Marcella Lollman Malony

Betty Haynes Moore

Monica Zeiner Prim

Harold Rasplicka

Harley Rector

Bill Schulte

Alan Schuster

Frances Heim Whited

Class of 1954

Loren Argabright

Phyllis Heinke Atchison

Tom Bosworth

Regina Stander Colbert

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Ben Duerfeldt

Marion Eilers Pratt

Rosina Schacht Harvey

Clifford Stokes

Jerry Paden

Alice Volkmar Zuraske Keith Richey

Leland Schmit

Ken and Mary Handley Hoag Class of 1958 Donald and Glenna Scoby

Lee Hopp

Edith Wetenkamp McCaw

Mervil J. Miller

F. Dale Moore

Richard L. Moore

Carol Stutheit Minchow

Janet Klasek Moore

Margaret Christy Piper

Winifred Novotny Robinson

Shirley Gess Simpson

Vivian Shew Wendt

Class of 1955

Paul Carothers

Jacqueline Pebley Adcock Donald Stange

Sidney Applegate Ron Stoltenberg

Corwin Arndt

Joe and Janice Emery Verbeek

Robert Auffert Alan Wheeler

Rose Marie Pfeiffer Coe Connie Wickman

Sharon Ehlers

Lee Erisman

Donald Gibson

Class of 1961

Connie Erisman Biggers

Johnielee Henning Linda Goodin Carlson

Carolyn Schacht Henry Norman Catlett

Richard Kumpf

Ruth Ballard Lindsey

David Longfellow

Earl McCain

John and Ramona Crookhar:n ValJean Bednar McKeever

Vernal Faller

Carolyn Hardy Garcia

Mary Trussell Gordon

Stephen Howery

Ella Meister Johnson

Luella Nincehelser Knapp

Rodney Knaup

Dela Meritt Polston

Richard Rosendahl

William Sayer

Henry Schwartz

Bob Simpson

Class of 1956

Bertis and Georgia Bauer

Adams

Bart and Cecelia Witty

Bartholome

Edward Bosworth

Eugene McMullen

Marilyn Meyer Naggatz

Robert Norvell

Jerry Payne

Evelyn Stirba Rahe

Rose Edelman Ruzicka

Ken Sand

Carol Vogele Sparr

Joan French Sterns

Samantha Williamson

Ron and Fran Larson Witt

Class of 1959

Leo C. Barry

Robert Bohlken

Florence Colegrove Borland

Sidney Brown

LeRoy Bucholz

Marlene Behrens Damme

Leta Rae Stucker Bosworth Unadean Armstrong Defreece

Anne Heuer Buethe

Jud Douglas

Arnold Ehlers

Robert Henry

Ardyce Howell Freeman Wilma Klein Kelly

Gary Harpster

Harvey Ideus

Leslie Armstrong James

Sharon Freeman Johnson

Gene and Mary Sherrod Leber

James Malony

John and Lois Puppe McMullen

Lila Vice Meyerkorth

Janice Johnson Moen

Duane Overgaard

Nels Overgaard

Charles Pickering

Bobbie E. Slaughter

Margaret Svoboda Kilibarda

Myrna Bohling Meister

Virginia Ferguson Meyerkorth

Donna Lair Nenneman

Dale Rexilius

Raymond Ruzicka

LeRoy Scheele

Marcia Hinton Schwartz

Marvin L. Thomsen

Mary Scharp Tarring

JoEllen McNergney Vinyard

Donald Wendt

Virginia Taylor Snook Class of 1960

Paul Weinert

Class of 1957

Gary and Marian Schmidt

Joyce Ann Carman

Viola Cox

Ruby Taylor Eschen

Alyce Roberts Green

Jack Head

David Hoffman

Robert Kaiser

Stanley Longfellow

Darlene Critel McCord

Ross Pilkington

Michael Roddy

Laverna Roos Sayer

Chick Stessman

Erik Torring

Darrell Wolcott

Class of 1962

Robert Gallerani Dickey

Linda Stephens Gomon

Charlotte Rankin Heidelberger

Virginia Adkins Janis

Barry Kennedy

Joann Frerichs Krause

Linda Jeffers Kreimeyer

James Minor

Gary Richey

Frances Sanders Steinbrook

Wilma Fleming Vieman

Judith Wolfe Weible

Darlene Elliot Wright

Class of 1965

Gene D' Allemand

Don Glaesemann

David Gomon

Ilma Gobber Gottula

Ervey J. Henderson

Lawrence Duder

Paul and Arlene Borcher Fell

Glenda Hayes Fish

Michael Guilliatt

Michael Harmon

Carol Henderson Henning

Louise Scholl Howe

Vernon Krenzer

Betty Kotalik Mahoney

Ruth Forney Marshall

Ron McCoy

Marlene Koehler Mehlin

Kathy Downing Mitchell

Nancy McCullough Nealon

Darrell Plumb

Charles Pratt

Alfred Rimmer

Carol Hawley Schmucker

Alvin Henrichs Class of 1968

Michael Jan is

Dan Leuenberger

Bruce Mau

Norma McKercher

Marion and Barbara Lasko

Miller

Lawrence Morrissey

Charles Niemeyer

Mariedith Greenlee Pagel

Keith and Lucille Christensen

Jerry & Linda Bertram Bell Rawson

Glen and Patsy Melcher Beran

Katherine Clevenger Domingo

Kay Parli Farwell

Mary Graham

Donald Schmidt

Judith Whigham Schreiner

Alice Lambort Sloan

Donald Wright

Elov Arellano

Joyce Bretthorst Bassett

Mary Jo Sprieck Breining

Cynthia Annan Bryant

Deloris Rice Campbell

Doug Cotner

Richard Daly

John Dueler

Antoinette Martin Faulkner

Evelyn Timmerman

Fossen berger

Jack Gaines

Pauline Haith

Nancy Darrah Handley

Stan and Barbara Johnson

Ellen Hunzeker Hajek Johnson

Patricia Rathe Isaac

Jon Iverson

Leonard McLain

Ray Meister

Ken and Jane Kunkel Rhodus

Richard and Kay Phillips Stock

Bruce Sweenie

James Thompson

Class of 1963

Joyce Able

Wendell Armstrong

Florence Duerfeldt

Richard Blake

Galen Conn

Class of 1966

Diane Kennedy Berlett

Mary Riley Bohlken

Raymond Boren

Vera Parkison Daniels

Ruth Stahnke Detert

Leo Dietrich

Gary Fritch

Merrill Greenlee

James Hanks

Ceci Evangelist Harmon

Don Huetson

Arnold John Hunzeker

Norma Dobrovolny Janko

Stanley E. Johnson

Danny Kellenberger

William Kerins

Mary Beth Lavigne Kernes

Robe11 Kinghorn

Carol Crabtree Martin

Mary Lu Hicks McCoy

Romona Ogle Moore

Larry Poessnecker

Judith Heather Pohlman

Gary Schaffer

Mary Schriner

Forrest Shores

Louise Lundstedt Smith

Kennard Stoner

William Straw

Judith Wilson Gallerani

Lee Haeberlein

Judy French Jensen

William Lawlor

Robert D. Jones

Barry Kennedy

Julia Kreuzburg Kern

Robert Krofta

Marian Mulvikill Terry

Bruce Vickrey

Ralph Wiles

Doris Wyatt Windels

Marie Antalek

William Almond Duane Arends

Gerald Carnes

Edith Durst

Marlene Allgood Ballance

Jerry and Virginia Garton

Darrell W. Fischer Beckman

Janice Wiles Freeburg Rayburn and Dixie Benton

John J. Gilmore

Claude A. Johnson

Dale Johnson

Nancy Rinne Kasbohm

Wayne Minchow

Tom Moen

Karen Kehr Nichols

Harlan Oestman

Lee Ogle

George Slaughter

Lance Sterns

John Bookwalter

Nancy Kunkel Broers

Edna Zabel Dennis

David and Rae Henry Fulton

Dorothy Hajek Grell

Don Kasbohm

Jere and Janet Lillethorup

Donald Niemeier Krakow

Carolyn Wing Law

Rosemary Rottman

Lucky

Barbara Wellensick Olsen

Gerald Owens

Arlene Lowe Matschullat

Jam es Meacham

Linda Berry Moree

Steve Parker

Robert Reitz

Frances Birkby Richabaugh

Bonnie Vanderford Robbins

Elaine Bath Schlange

Enoch Shepherd

Carol Sudik

Marian Weber Thompson

Elsie Wenzbauer

Harry Whitney

Merlin Wright

Class of 1964

Thomas Buchholz

Ron Cotton

Janice Tucker Dawson

Robert Eichenberger

Harold Marshall

Ronald Yates Anderson

Linda Renz Mau

Nile and Donna VanBuskirk Class of 1969

McCoy

John and Mary Inglis Rinne

Marilyn Robertson Ryan

Alan Shipley

James Sprague

Dorothy Bock Willis

Janice Miesbauch Witty

Class of 1967

Velma Adam

Garth Adams

Donna Dankof Boren

Barbara Brandt

Lowell Brown

Richard Connole

Jeanne Jenkins Cummins

Mildred Hinton Appleoff

Vivian Hauck Bernhardt

Dwayne Brettmann

John Creamer

Dawn Nebola Daly

Connie Hoschar Dietrich

Marlene Fuhrman Dodd

Richard Flannery

Richard Gibson

Jane Givehand Glover

Patsy Harpster

Bruce Haughton

Lavelle Hitzemann

Robert Kelly

Larry A. Landwehr

Viola Rodaway Maloy

Wesley and Jacqueline Dodson (Continued on Page JO)

Sheryl Floyd Wolken

of 1970

Miles

Miyoshi-Smith

Myers

and Diane Dietrich

Gloria Bean Adams Peterson

Van Allen

Danny Bolin

Elizabeth Lovitt Ebeler

Mary Lutt Faverio

Gene Finke

Dennis Heng

Kathryn Rockemann Hill

Mary Kloepping

Greg Maguire

Pitts

Bachenberg Shurtliff

Dianne Forke Springer

Pat Stukenholtz Steinman

Steve Stemper

Charles Trailer

Ricki Fictum Valentino

Gary Weiler

Elaine Grundman Moore Class of 1973

Dennis Obermeyer

Maitin Paper

Lois Rieschick

David Sackles

Maitha Seibert Schaffer

Mary White Scheele

Vernyce Schmidt

John Seeba

Diana Ware Sorensen

Judy Holt Straw

Dennis and Janet Dorrance

Watts

Class of 1971

John Cavotta

Catherine E. Crose

Karen Ackley Fritschle

George and Nancy Rhoden

Gardner

Connie Lindbloom Greany

Alan Henning

Gary Hoemann

Fern Doughe1ty Johanns

Michael A. Johnson

Pamela Lee Jorgensen

Robert Kiser

Evelyn Crain Kumm

Daisy Berry Malcom

Jack Armstrong

Bob Beaver

Wanda McKim Bruce

Terrill Netwig Burr

Dianne Dunn Dickson

Robe1t Engles

Steven Gage

Mary Givehand

Stanley Gottula

Randy Hansen

David Huckins

Boukal

Schwartz Mladucky

Niemeyer Stanley

Anderson Stinn

Krontz Symancek

Trayer

Class of 1976

Jeff Barker

John Chatelain

Anne Tackett Collingwood

Emily Rosewell Davidson

Dennis and Julia Ganett

Dickman

Ruth Gottula Doxon

Gail Harmon

Mitzi Stehlik Hoback

Ann Boring Martinez

Dorothy Hild Meisinger

Scott and Laurita Tackett

McKim

Criger Monk

Pietzyk-Hardy

Dietrich Russell

Shively

Young

Class of 1980

Joni Yost Davis

Sheilla Lamountain Dea

Steven A. Dunn

Mary Rademacher Findeis

Don Hardenkopf

Mickey Koso

Jack Moles

Becki Young Propst

Beverly Colvert Tefer

Dee Dettmer Young

Mc Kercher Class of 1981

Janice Riepe Montang

Joann Fitchhorn Moore

Bill Neumeister

Alan Seybert

Ann Borcher Jeffrey Class of 1977

Jack Jensen

Barbara Fritz Jones

Randy Luther

Roger Michaelis

Stephen G. Miller

Barton Neri

Carole Rarick Obermeyer

Stanley Ohnmacht

Fred Robertson

Joseph and Judy Hughes Shown

Stephen Sim

Sharon Moser Snook

John Steinman

Terrance Volker

Wendell Bard

Ruth Wolf Bolin

Rhonda Gobber Burbach

Robe1t Carter

Donald Doxon

Ruth Wilkinson Gerdes

Kathleen Pietzyk Hall

Ted Harshbarger

James Holtgrewe

Joe Kotnick

Maureen Duffy Losee

Adams

of 1985

K. Chappell

Coonce

Honea Coonce

Dolezal

Donovan

Lee Fellers

Marlene Bartels Gakle

TomGepson

Phillip Hall

Kelly Juhl

Tim Knaak

Becky Hoffman Kohrs

Theresa Polsley Krajicek

Alan Loos

Jane Raissle

Rodney Reuter

Stephanie Ahern Shaw

Kelly Rhodd Wiers

Rita Bristol Class of 1986

Shelley McAdams Cygan

DanaDea

Ronda Frank Diggs

Charles Ferguson

Marcia Beisner Gilliam

Ronda Hamilton

Paulette Kruse Joy

Dara Allgood Kirkbride

Karen Lechner

Loretta Stortenbecker Pmtz

Kent Propst

Lisa M. Brown

Teresa Simpson Hansmire

Kenneth Juhl

Jim Krajicek

Dianna Keane Loy

Patriack Mertens

Olive Ngozl Mgbeokwere

Ritchie Nelson

Lyndora Palmer

Pauline Larsen Remmers

Chris and Michelle Workman

Rose Marie Jones Rastovski Salberg

Virginia Hazen Schlender

Kathleen Reuter Weiler

Tami Snyder Wellman

Diana Junker Schweitzer

Richard L. Shepard

Valerie Zentner

Mary Bruggeman See Class of 1982 Class of 1987

Julie Bane Vasey

Greg Wallick Class of 1978

Connie Rausch Matson Class of 1974

Gail Rinne Mausbach

Darwin McHugh

Elizabeth Dyke Miller

Rodney Montang

Christie Ubben Myers

Ruth Leuenberger Paper

Thomas Craig

KayLin Nutzman Gerdes

Mary J. Green

Mark and Kim Fetters Hahn

Janet Nixon Kirkendall

Steve and Kay Ferguson

Vickie Lecure Pickering Lawson

Carl W. Richards

Fred Rist

Willa Sodmann Stutheit

Sara Johnson Veigel

Dominic Vitticore

Diana Rieschick Vogt

Mark Weiler

Lanny Williams

Class of 1972

Roger Behrns

Vickie Hall Beilke

Evelyn Bruns-Seybert

Rodrick Bruce

Raymond McDermott

Charles Pavolis

Duane Rathe

Teny Ratliff

Linda Eichenberger Robidoux

Irene Rogge Seeba

Janice Henrichs Smith

Tommie Lou Hayes Solie

Fred Stehlik

Gayle Swisegood

Rod Wartman

Class of 1975

Mary Weber Barker

Carolyn Bednai·

Steve ChatelaiP

Rhonda Ahl Chomos

Susan Henricksen Dallegge

Jodie Henning Ferguson

,

Sandra Rogge Behrends

Mick and Kathy Toews Haney

Gayle Abel Hytrek

Kai·en Britt Koehler

Lee Kohrs

Alan Urwjr

Darrell Wellman

Joseph Fleskoski Class of 1983

Teresa Gebers

Michelle Hess

Richard and Penny Kimball

Sue Lamberies Lacy

Paul McCune

Debra Vella Mennecke

Randy Platt

Helen Tynon Pugh

Jeff Scanlan

Mary Priefert Scott

Anne Walsh Stribling

Sherry Taylor

Doug and Diana Sullivan

Thomas

Rodney White

Lance Wilson

Thomas Zabawa

Polly Clark

Chris Frohberg Dietz

Bonnie Adcox

Joni Berg

Brenda Willis Blair

Shari Hatfield Brown

Amy Goering Clark

Pamela Sherwood Cosgrove

Mark Czapla

Jack Frary

Nick and Laurel Smith Harling

David Nonis

Corey Orton

Brenda Rausch Douglas Mari-Ann Henry Pesek

Barbai·a DuBois

Russ Freitag

Kaye Finn

Randy Reeves

Susan Balfour Rice

Karen Coover Gay Class of 1988

Gloria Carpenter Hunzeker

Jeanne Thomas Becker

Rene Kruse Elliot Berg

Mary S. Martin

Linda Meyer

Judy Vaughn Bennett

Ron Brockhaus

Kim Kuhlman Oliver Amy Lewe.Jlen Collins

Jeff and Robin Nelson Smith

Kevin Cosgrove

Rebecca Zabel Luke Galai·di

Darwin Gushai·d

Class of 1984 Anita Downing Hueftle

Penny Wolfe Browne (Continued on Page 11)

Vicki S. Johnson

Jan Wachter Knobel

Barbara Green Miller

Rebecca Lance Parrish

Debra Richard

Mary Ruwwe

Mary Scheides

Paul Stanosheck

Maxine Swett Ward

Vanessa Barnes Wheeler

Class of 1989

Mark Bartholomew

Sharilyn Sanner Cole

Doug Duis

Elizabeth Clark Flerchinger

Leslie Mcintire Goering

Daniel Grasso

Mary Shaffer Grimes

Patricia Haughton

Leonard Jenkins

Ruth Kirchhevel

Rick Kraus

Peggy Hall Kuser

Matt Roberts

Darren Oestmann

Brian Schmidt

Julie Dunker Tubbesing

Class of 1990

Susan Arnold Baylor

Kevin Caverzagie

Mark Gleason

Welton Juilfs

Mark Marcotte

SheITi Matson Menold

Holly Baumgartner Meyer

Carol Neary

Bea Jones Patterson

James Rains

Eileen Rhoades

Steve Sayer

John Welter

Class of 1991

Ed Ankrom

Tony Anville

Jodi Hytrek Becker

Bryan Boyce

Tom Doran

Shannon Brown Hansen

Sandra Hilding

Merry Holliday-Hanson

Cathy Martin

Michael Martin

Erin O'Grady Sayer

David Sesna

Class of 1992

Angela Kuker Antholz

Wendell Bogle

Susan Den Cade

Wei Chong

Todd Crownover

Jean Everhart

James Florence

Cinda Goodrich

Charles Grounds

Michael Harling

TeITy Hotze

Daryl Janicki

Merri Kolb Johnson

S. Chris Johnson

Jennifer Kresak Kite

Margo LaBrie

Loretta Lemley

Garrett and Linda Downing Mann

Rebecca Martin

Tracey Niehues

Debra Bohling Pugh

Susan Fehr Robey

John Sayer

Harold Shields

Julia Stacy

Caroline Hunzeker Stevenson

Beverly Stokebrand

Dana Thompson

Miriam Graham Werner

Class of 1993

Darrell W. Berry

Tim Bowen

Diana Conradt-Mullen

Trudy Carsh Fankhauser

Michael Fitzpatrick

Scott Hahn

Debra Morris Neely

Brenda Lampe Schwartz

Lynn Hicks Steinkamp

Dana Briley Stovall

Matthew and Renee Maynes Stukenholtz

Loreese Lowe Tibbs

Mary Jane Kern Williams

Class of 1994

Peter Dennis

Julie Diers

Joan Rinne Fink

Laura Gerdes

Dawn Lockhart

Rebecca Spencer McCarthy

Darcy Bohling Schultz

Lori White Shaw

Michael Steadman

Thomas Sudik

Martin Telecky

Kristi Scott Tunstall

Susan Lunzmann Unruh

Jay & Belinda Vernon Wickham

Class of 1995

Julie Ramsey Bauman

Kimberly Beebee

Charles Bensley

Jason Esser

Jamie Flaugh

Jeannettia Ford

Stephen Gaines

Lori Remmers Gerking

Linda Meyer Kinghorn

Pamela McCloskey

Thomas Morrissey

Benjamin Royal

Jeff and Audrey Williams

Schawang

Debra Vahle

Susan Urban Vint

Troy Weil

Michael Whitney

Donna Wojtak

Class of 1996

Tracy Gibbons Donner

Joe Dunn

Barbara Stevens Frazer

John Gengel

Amy Bausch Gottula

Shirley Hasche

Rena Gerdes Oswald

Carl Quijas

Jamie Brownfield Royal

Class of 1997

Jennifer Froeschl Dunn

Martha Caldarulo Gibson

Jeremie Gregory

Jeff Hammer

Jill Parker

Amy Russell Sayer

Monica Alba Yankus

Class of 1998

John Campin

Christopher Cerveny

Robert Endorf

Kris Ludington

Michelle Degraw Steadman

Marcia Winingham

Class of 1999

Amanda Cave Bensley

Debra Larson Breuer

Greg & Penny Brewer

Cathy Fugleberg

Elizabeth Hicks

Terrance LaPlant

Teresa Jackson Parrish

Lisa Jo Parde Siegel

Sandra Allen Streit

Joseph Wardian

Rodney Wheeler

Class of 2000

Jennifer Busing

Charles Forsgren, Jr.

Jason Hippen

Tamara Haack Westhart

Class of 2001

Krista Andersen

Lisa Shaner Davenport

Adam Johns

Lesa Chatfield McKim

Class of 2002

Todd Partin

Bequests Received

Inez Warren

Terry Clark

William Clemente

Delyn Clifton ('93)

Sara Crook

Spencer Davis

Todd Drew

Tom Ediger

David and Malinda Edris

Karen Ackley Fritschle

Barb George

Ted Harshbarger ('77)

Janet Hawley

John Hnida

Dan and Alice Holtz

Julie Hopp

Linda and Jay Jacobsen

Dan and JoAnn Johnson

Joe Kincaid

Richard Lemke

Daryl Long

Joel Lundak

Jerry Martin

Marie Meland

Connie Moody

Linda Moody

Bea Patterson ('90)

Kent Propst (' 81)

Nancy Reeves

Pat Rippe

Korinne Tande

Jim Thomas

Kathy Tynon

Susan Lunzmann Unruh ('94)

Dennis Vokolek

Foundations/Matching Gifts

AmerUS Group

BP Amoco Foundation, Inc.

Boeing

Caterpillar Foundation

General Electric

Friends, Former Students, Faculty and Staff

Nancy Tynon Bartek

Paul Basler

Ken Baum

Erma Blase

Diane Blecka

Audre Blankenship

June Blunt

Phyllis Borshaw

Hillary Bradford

Janet Bryan

Businesses

Auburn State Bank

Auburn Newspapers

Carson National Bank

First National Bank of Johnson

Founders Div. of College

Bookstores

UtiliCorp

Faculty and Staff

Ken Anderson

Kelly Asmussen

Bruce Batterson

Mark Beischel

Barbara Bender

Pat Beu

Carolyn Bredemeier

Ardie Chapin

Beth Chevalier

Anthony Citrin

Hugh Carman

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Clayburn

Mr. and Mrs. Neal Clayburn

James Collins

John and Debi Crotty

Jo Davis

Jean Dale

Tim Donovan

Robert Dougherty

Glenna Duree-Pock

Rebecca Engle

Ernest Faubian

Cathy Flannery

Richard Flynn

Gateway Credit Union

Jean Gibson

Dr. Paul Gilbert

Norma Gilmore

Mike and Vickie Goings

Elizabeth Goll

Doris Goltz

Virginia Good

Jack Hamilton

Kathryn Lynch Hansen

Steve Hassler

Chuck Hawley

Ralph Holt

Thomas Hough

Jean Karr

Greg Kordic

Barbara Kreifels

Paul and Loretta Kruse

Evelyn Lawton

Patricia Longley

Glenn Luce

Steven Lukas

Shirley Majors

Lyle McKercher

John McCusher

William Morrison

Dick Moody

Margaret Mosley

Nebraska City Retired Teachers

Thelma Olson

Mark Parrish

Joan Rains

Michael Redelfs

Dorothy Reid

John Reusch

Thomas Roberts

Guy Rosenberg

Cynthia Scardino

Richard Schneider

Lillian Schottenhamel

Orville Seifert

Robert and Nancy Shively

Randy Siepmann

Leonard and Dee Skov

Charles Smith

Louis Steck

Joe Stehlik

Jean Steiner

Debbie Thomas

Ken and Nancy Van Zant

Floyd Vrtiska

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Weis

Ardith Wininger

If you gave a gift to the Peru State College Foundation in 2002 and your name was inadvertently omitted from this list, please let us know and we will honor you in the next issue of The Peru Stater. Contact Carolyn Bredemeier, PSC Foundation, c/o Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010, or email her at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu, or call her at (402) 872-2304.

And if your name isn't on the list...isn't it time?

THE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Pe State

By Kay Stander

In a matter of months, a concept years in the became reality thanks to efforts of Peru State College Art Professors Randy Waln and Ken Anderson and the College's administration.

Peru State art students are now able to obtain their art degree with an emphasis in graphic design.

"The timing was right in that we had a job opening within the art department this past year and hired our top candidate with graphic design experience," said Anderson, a PSC faculty member since 1984. "The support of the administration was such that we were able to proceed."

Waln, the "top candidate'' who joined PSC last fall, credits the rapidity with which the program was implemented to "an open-minded and imaginative administration."

Creativity

"They [members of the administration] did some creative things using limited funds," said Waln. "There are no new monies being used, so it was their finding ways to use the existing funds that made the lab possible. Without a lab, we couldn't have a program."

The lab, in the A.V. Larsen Building, boasts 20 top-of-theline computers and the latest software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia, Dreamweaver, and Flash.

The grapl11c design program comes in response to students' need for more scope within the art major. Previously art majors had the choice of a fine arts or an art education option.

"There are an amazing number of Peru State·College gra(L

_ Graphic

1960s (continued)

Marlene Koehler Mehlin of NE. retired from teaching this spring after 37 years in the profession. She began her teaching career in a rural school near Table Rock (NE.) and ended her career as the 6th grade teacher at the Humboldt Table Rock-Steinauer schools.

Chuck Mizerski ('69) of Lincoln, NE. took his Southeast School football team to the Class A football playoffs last They won the playoffs to claim yet another state championship in the large-school division.

Wendell Mohling ('64) was instrumental in arranging for the 2006 National Science Teachers Association to be held in his native Nebraska. Mohling is associate executive director for the Virginia-based organization.

PSC's School of Arts & Sciences now has a permanent dean - but not a new dean, according to President Ben Johnson.

Dr. Stephen Sylvester, interim Dean of the School since January 2002, has accepted the position on a permanent basis.

"I am delighted and honored to be asked to

The art program has expanded into the area of graphics design, with the addition of Professor Randy Waln. With a lab filled with state-ofthe-art computers and all new facilities in the A. V. Larson Building, the art department is poised.for growth. (Photo by Kent Propst) uates working in the graphic design field right now," said Waln. "Some of the students here were already taking a graphic design direction to some degree, so this program provides a better foundation for doing graphic design work.

'Demand was there'

"The demand was there and now we have the ability to serve the students more completely," he added.

An important element of the Peru program is that it is built on a belief in the importance of fine arts and how a fine arts background contributes to graphic design.

"A graphic designer that doesn't have knowledge of art history really has limited capabilities because there's so much quotation of historical styles that occurs in graphic design," said Waln.

"We're pretty proud of the fact that our students won't have just a strict graphic design background," said

Icontinue what we started 18 months ago," said Sylvester.

His duties include the multitude of administrative tasks involved in overseeing the School of Arts & Sciences, which is comprised of academic programs in fine and performing arts, language arts, math and computer science, natural science, and

Anderson. "They will have a fine arts background that will merge with the graphic design which I think will make them much more marketable and desirable to employers because they will have a broad berth of art expe1ience."

An obvious goal the professors have is the continued growth of the program. They also hope to keep the program up to speed with changes in the industry. One way they hope to keep up with industry is through their alumni connections.

"Alumni support has been terrific from people working in the graphic design field in one way or another," said Waln. "They are interested in supporting this program any way they can."

Different ways alumni and the professors have discussed bolstering the program include field trip opportunities and, internshio opportunities.

Curtis Nelson ('64) retired last January after 30 years with the U.S. Defense Department, including the last 28 years as a computer specialist at Offutt Air Force Base. He and his wife are now living in Lincoln NE.

It is always good to get back in touch with lost alums, and to help them reconnect with other alums. Such was the case when John Parli ( '62) contacted PSC in an effort to locate his former roommates Galen Sudik ('62) and Clark Maffitt John now lives in Bradenton, Fla. and has been very successful with 25 years at Eli Lilly and Company as a senior research scientist in drug metabolism. He has published many articles, presented many research talks and has four patents.

Gary Richey ('64) retired in 2002 from a 38-year teaching and coaching career, the past 29 spent at Woodland Park CO. Last fall, WPHS built a new all-weather track and named it after Richey.

WiHiam Rinne ('67) has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamations. He had been a Director of Operations for the Bureau, which is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in 17 Western States. Its facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits. Rinne has over 25 years of federal service, and previously served as Deputy Regional Director of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region in Boulder City, Nev.

Walter Slick ('69) of Norristown, PA. retired in June of 2002 from the Norristown Area School District after teaching 33 years. He was a middle school and junior high physical education teacher and football coach. He is currently working full time for the Montgomery Count) Domestic Relat10ns office in Norristown where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

social science.

"We all have seen the great job Dr. Sylvester has been doing as the administrator of, and the chief advocate for, the arts and sciences at PSC," said Johnson. "We fully expect to see a continuation of the great progress that has been made in so many areas under his leadership."

Dr. Steve Sylvester

Chuck Stoner ('67) of Nebraska City, Neb. retired this spring as Nebraska City Middle School Principal ending a 24 year tenure with the district as a teacher and principal.

1970s

Send your "Peruviana" to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Caroline Allen (attd. '59-'74) of Auburn, NE. was named a Special Recognition Teacher for the 2003 Christa McAuliffe Prize. Teachers who receive this award are identified as those whose talent, dedication and commitment to the future make Nebraska's schools strong and Nebraska's future bright. Carrie has taught English at Auburn High School for the past 35 years.

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By Kay Stander

Dr. Dan

Holtz, Professor of

English at Peru State College, has recorded and released "Welcome to Historic Nebraska!," a compilation of folk songs that tell a tale of Nebraska history.

"When I've done my Nebraska Humanities· Council program, "Nebraska through Song and Story," I've had people ask me if I had a recording of this music or knew where they could get one," Holtz explained.

"I didn't have a recording and didn't know where they could get one, so that was a real motivation, particularly because 4th grade teachers would ask me about the music as they teach Nebraska history. This is meant in a lot of ways to be a resource they can use."

"Welcome to Historic Nebraska!" consists of 11 traditional folk songs from the mid- to late- l 800s, and seven originals composed by Holtz, woven together by narrative detailing the history behind the songs. Total run time is approximately 70 minutes, with 45 minutes of song and 25 of narrative.

The Old-Time Acoustical Band, a collection of southeast Nebraskaners, accompanies Holtz, who performs lead vocals and plays guitar and harmonica.

The eclectic band includes Jeff ('74) and Mary (Weber '75) Barker, elementary teachers at Falls City Sacred Heart School in Falls City, Neb.; Charles Hahn, the retired county attorney of Nemaha County, of Auburn, Neb.; and Holtz's brother, Glen Holtz, a Methodist minister from Plymouth, Neb.

el eases ec rding

1970s (continued)

Mary Bauman Bachle ('75) has been promoted to vice president for group customer service at Mutual of Omaha in Omaha. Mary is responsible for implementation of technology and systems related to administering group policies. She has been with Mutual since 1984.

Richard Bacon ('73) of Humboldt, NE. was inducted into the Nebraska Softball Association Hall of Fame under the manager category. Rich has been a manager for girls softball teams at Humboldt for 24 years. He was cited for being an excellent coach and promoter of softball in southeast Nebraska. He is a teacher in the Humboldt/TableRockSteinauer Schools.

Lora Lunzmann Black ('77) of Lincoln, NE. had a short story and a poem selected for inclusion in Rural Voices: Literature From Rural Nebraska. The book was published in 2002 and is available from Lee Booksellers here in Lincoln. It is a compilation of stories, poetry, and remembrances written by 126 people of all ages and stations from rural Nebraska.

Robert Engles ('73) of Auburn, NE. was elected mayor of the City of Auburn in the November elections. Bob served on the local school board for many years and is a Principal Financial Insurance broker.

Recording Artist

Dr. Dan Holtz, Professor of English, has been one of the most popular entertainers on the Nebraska Humanities Council circuit in recent years, travelling from one end of the state to the other to present his entertaining and educational "Nebraska Through Song and Story" program. But up until this past winter, a live performance was the only way to hear the songs and stories. Now, Holtz has recorded "Welcome to Historic Nebraska!" and made it available to anyone.

Holtz is himself a Nebraska native, having grown up in Ord, and has been a member of the PSC faculty since 1987.

"Welcome to Historic Nebraska!" is available for $10.65 and compact discs are $12.75. For more information

(Photo by Kent

or to order your copy, contact Holtz via e-mail at dholtz@oakmail.peru.edu, by mail at English Department, Peru State College; P.O. Box 10; Peru, NE 68421, or by phone at (402) 872-2267.

Carolyn Ballard Flessner ('73) of Burr, NE. retired this spring following a 30 year career in education. Carolyn began her teaching in rural schools and later taught at Burr, Cook and Nemaha Valley. She ended her career teaching special education in grades 7-12 at Nemaha Valley located in Cook, NE. Carolyn plans to spend more time with her family now that she is retired.

Tom Frech ('73) of Syracuse, NE. retired from the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca School system after 30 years in the teaching profession. He was an industrial technology teacher.

John Furlong ('72) of Nebraskka City retired from the Nebraska City Public School this spring after 31 years as the industrial technology teacher in the middle school.

Dan Gradovme ('78) has been named national boys basketball Coach of the Year by the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf. Dan is head boys basketball coach for the Iowa School for the Deaf (mascot: the Bobcats!).

Candy Gray of Nebraska City retired this spring after 32 years as the Title I reading teacher at Northside Elementary School in Nebraska City.

Doug Kingery ('75) continues as the head girls basketball coach at Tarkio (MO.) High School. He is rated #2 all-time in winning percentage in girls basketball - his teams have won an astounding 79.7 percent of their games.

The Class of '93 has been out making contributions to society for a decade, but some of them have strayed farther and wider than their alma mater would like.

PSC is seeking the following alums who are on our "lost" list. If you can provide a current, home address for any of the following we will be grateful - and so will they, once they start receiving the Peru Stater once

again!

Send information to: cbredemeier@oakmail. peru. edu or ca11 Carolyn Bredemeier at ( 402) 8722304, or mail the information to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421.

Dominesse, Michael T. Easterling, Cherlyn F. Howard, Paul S.

Islam, Md. Shahi Lincoln, Kathie Miner, Fred L. Mitchell, Lori A. Morgan, Holly J. Murphy, Dia (Adent) Padilla, Barbar L. Phillips, Angela Tilley, Kimberly S. (Thuman) Walton, Dawn M. Wedding, Beverly S. West, Carl Wright, Robert J.

Ken Larson ('72) has been appointed chair of the industrial technology department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He recently returned from Florida where UNK's industrial tech department was granted accreditation by the National Association of Industrial Technology. UNK thus becames the first NAIT accredited program in Nebraska and one of only 49 from throughout the US. The former Peru State industrial technology professor also began a term in July as a member of the national board of directors for Epsilon Pi Tau, the honorary for technology professions. This summer also marked the fifth year of UNK's student exchange in construction management with the University of Rostock, Germany.

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New Liberal rts major created

By Kay Stander

Nebraska's first college has added a new major that reflects its historical liberal arts focus; Peru State College is now offering a liberal arts major.

"It is a flexible degree that is based on a long-standing traditional concept of education in this country, which is providing a very broad liberal arts education," said Dr. Jerome Martin, vice president of academic affairs.

The specific need for a liberal arts major was identified in discussions with current and potential students, especially the transfer students that compose a high percentage of the student body.

"What we were looking for was something that would allow transfer students to come in and be able to apply the courses they've taken before more conveniently into a degree format," said Martin.

Multiple 'targets'

Transfer students are not the only ones targeted by the new major, however.

"Often people come to college not really knowing what t h e y want to major in," said Martin.

Dr. Jerome Martin " T h e Y m a y have interest in a couple different areas and they aren't strongly drawn to one or the other.

"If their interests are in the arts and sciences, they have an opportunity to do liberal arts and pick up credits in a couple different areas and earn a degree that is recognized and potentially marketable for them."

The broad focus of the liberal arts major also gives preprofessional students a new option for creating a substantial educational base for future academic pursuits.

"We have a number of peo-

ple who come here every year who are looking to go off to, for example, law school," said Martin. "What they end up doing is taking a social science major or a social science-history option major and doing the non-teaching part of it.

"The liberal arts degree actually caters to these kinds of students; they can build a little bit broader degree for that pre-professional kind of work."

Utilizing existing

resources

Part of the new major's appeal for the college was that no additional financial or human resources were needed to implement it. The major was built entirely from existing courses.

Building the major this way will hopefully accomplish another goal for the college: increasing enrollment in upper-division humanities courses.

In five years the college anticipates a consistent 10-20 students to be graduating with a liberal arts degree annually.

1970s (continued)

Rob McKercher ('79) resigned as artistic director of the Lincoln (NE.) Community Playhouse, and has moved to Lancaster, Penn.

Rod Montang ('71) graduated from the US Army War College in July 2001 receiving a Master of Strategic Studies Degree. He was recently promoted to the rank of 0-6, Full Colonel, with the Nebraska National Guard in Lincoln, NE. Rod is currently Superintendent of schools at Eagle Grove, Iowa. He had previously been superintendent at Maquoketa, Iowa. His wife, the former Janie Riepe ('76), is the high school counselor at Eagle Grove. She had previously served as a middle school counselor in the Clinton, Iowa public schools.

Paul Mulcahy ('72) of Syracuse, NE. was an assistant coach for the Syracuse Rockets boys basketball team that participated in the Class C-1 state tournament. They were defeated in the semi-final round and ended their season with a 22-3 record and a number three rating in the state.

David Norton ('75) of Filley, NE. was elected a director of the Nebraska Bankers' Bank, National Association. David, president of the Filley Bank, was instrumental in planning and formation of this Bank.

Jim and Cheryl Clayburn Patera, 1971 grads of PSC, are now living in Oelwein, Iowa where Jim is serving as superintendent of the Oelwein Community School District. Cheryl retired in May after teaching for 30 years at the elementary and middle school levels. They send greetings to all of their PSC friends.

Barb Policky Perkins ('73) is now teaching English, speech and drama at Sandy Creek High School near Fairfield, NE.

Larry Peterson ('72) of Auburn, NE. retired from the Auburn High School this spring. He has taught for the past 30 years in the vocational industrial arts program. He has received many honors throughout his teaching career including being selected the Nebraska Industrial Technology Education Association's Teacher of the Year in 1989. Larry intends to keep busy with his own small business in Auburn.

Ken Pokorski ('72) recently took early retirement from the Union Pacific Railroad and is reportedly contemplating establishing a site-seeing service in Cape Cod with his restored 1940 Waco Bi-plane.

Doug Wymore ('78) was recently elected president of the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association. Doug owns funeral homes in Syracuse, Elmwood, Weeping Water, Louisville and Plattsmouth - all in Nebraska. He has been very active in the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association serving in other positions.

Terry Heinke Zimmers ('70) of Dunbar, NE. has retired from the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca school system. She was the media specialist and had been with the school for 27 years.

1980s

Send your "Peruviana" to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oalonail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

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Alumni Band

Dennis Ehmke ('75) of Auburn was back on campus this past spring, along with his wife Jan, participating in PSC's "Alumni and Friends" Band Concert in May. Ehmke is an award-1,vinning music teacher at Auburn High School.

(Photo by Elizabeth Olsen)

Educational Ecuador

Fifteen PSC business students got both an economic and a cultural education this past May during a visit to the South American nation of Ecuador. Participants included (from left) students Sara Craven (Ashland) and Chris Lindner (Malcolm) along with Dr. Bill Snyder, Professor of Business.

Students Gain From Ecuadorian Experience

Fifteen students from Peru State College mixed business with pleasure Latin American style as they traveled to the South American nation of Ecuador on an international field experience in May.

Sponsored by the School of Professional Studies, the aim was to give students the opportunity to experience the business environment in Ecuador. Along the way they experienced the country's cultural and natural wonders.

The students were accompanied by faculty sponsor Dr. William Snyder, Professor of Business, who came up with the idea two years ago while teaching an international business class.

"One of the things that really jumped out at me was that our students usually don't have

much international experience," said Snyder. "And yet we know the economy is continuing to be globalized. So it's an opportunity to witness first-hand an economy and culture different from our own."

A former student, Janeth Naranjo of Ecuador, turned Snyder's thoughts toward that country as a possible destination for an international experience and helped set up the initial contacts for Snyder within Ecuador.

"When Janeth got me interested in looking at Ecuador, I could see that there was much economic diversity there. It's really like an archeological dig," said Snyder.

The group was exposed to a first-world modern economy on Ecuador's coast. Then they journeyed up into the Andes to

Quito for what Snyder called "a mix of first world and colonial." When they traveled to the jungle area, they studied "a traditional pre-market economy," Snyder explained.

The experience was made affordable by $1,000 stipends each student received from the Peru State College Omaha Alumni Association through the PSC Foundation.

Snyder expects the experience to be repeated in the future. He sees the trip as a tool for recruitment and student retention.

"I think the college wants to make itself increasingly attractive to students. We hope this experience will be a reason not only for people to come, but for them to stay with us," he said.

Krakow Heads National Trails System

Jere L. Krakow ('60), a 22-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been named general superintendent for the Intermountain Region's National Trails System Program.

"I am excited to have the opportunity to manage seven National Historic Trails that extend across the USA from the southeast to the west," said Krakow. "A particular focus of mine will be to strengthen and develop partnerships between the NPS and trail organizations, other government agencies and private landowners."

For the past seven years, Krakow served as the superintendent of the Long Distance Trails Office in Salt Lake City, where he administered

the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express National Historic Trails (NHT). He led the effort to develop a comprehensive management plan for those four trails, participated in the development of an extensive management plan for the Trail of Tears NHT, and also played a major role in the management plan for the Santa Fe NHT.

Krakow, a native of Nebraska, began his career with the National Park Service in 1980. In addition to serving as a trails manager, he has worked as a historian at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri, and at the Denver Service Center. His wife is the former Jan LiHethorup ('60)

1980s (continued)

Mike Breault ('87) has been appointed vice president of consumer loans and retail manager at Bank of Nebraska in LaVista, NE. He has 16 years' experience in the financial industry.

Dean Farley ('87) of Syracuse, NE. led his Syracuse girls volleyball team to the Class C-1 state tournament last fall but were defeated in the opening round. They concluded their season with a ranking of #7 in Class C-1.

Doug Goltz ('86) obtained a Master of Science degree in educational administration from Doane College this past spring. Doug also directed his Falls City (NE.) Sacred Heart Irish boys basketball team to another Class D-1 appearance in the state basketball tournament. They were defeated in the semi-final round and completed their season with a 20-5 record.

Mark Hrabik ('82) took his Syracuse (NE.) Rockets boys basketball team to the Class C-1 State Basketball tourney this spring. They entered the tournament with a 21-2 record and were defeated in the semi-final round. They were ranked number three in the state final ratings.

Jay Knaak ('84) was last fall appointed head golf and assistant boys basketball coach at Lewiston (NE.) Consolidated Schools.

Jim Krohn ('89) is now Principal of Cheney (KS.) Middle School, not far from Wichita. He is married to the former Nancy Viele (attd. '83-'85).

Loren Lintner ('80), who teaches business and physical education and coaches at Underwood (IA.) High School, has been cited by "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" for 2002. He has spent his teaching career in Iowa and Nebraska.

Rick Neubauer ('81), who has coached a variety of sports at Butler County (KS.) Community College, has been coaching its women's volleyball team the past three seasons. Playing in one of the toughest junior college conferences in the nation, the program has been making steaay progress and posted 23 wins last season.

Rochelle Rohlfs ('89) of Omaha led her Marian High School volleyball team to the Class A State Volleyball tournament this fall. They advanced all the way to the championship game and concluded their season with a #2 rating in the Class A division.

Scott Persigehl ('88) of Omaha led his Omaha Westside girls basketball team to the state Class A basketball tournament. They entered the tourney with an 18-4 record.

Dennis Prichard (cert. '87) of Falls City, NE. was head coach of the Sacred Heart girls basketball team which earned the runner-up position in the Class D-1 state tournament. Dennis will be the women's basketball and women's golf coach at PSC this coming season.

Mark Sievers ('85) of Lincoln, NE. recently completed a comprehensive course on priority senior issues. Mark is a Certified Senior Advisor with Edwards, Mack and Thomas, and is a professional leader in meeting the key needs and issues concerning senior citizens.

(Photo by Elizabeth Olsen)

'Eadi spring a group of 50-year a[wnni comes togetfier on tfie Campus of YL 'Tfiousaru{ Oak§ to cdebrate tfie :May :J?.s,union, our annua[ cdebration for // (f f " gowen graus.

'Tfiis year tfie CCass of '53 muf frienris fiaa a specia[ treat: tfiey became tfie first group to be fwstea in th.e new PSC Cibrary, Coca tea in tfie former (jymnasium. 'The f aciCity fiaa on[y been open about two week§ wlicn tlie alums 11.eM a reception in tlie strif(jng new Mrary.

YLs is typicaffy tlie case u1itli :J?.s,union festivities, it was Cong on reminiscing an.a cdebration, an.a sliort on formafity. :friaay liigfi[igfits in aaaition to tfie reception were ainncr ana a recognition program in tlie Stuaent Center. On SaturcCay, breat<:fast ana foncfi sanawicliea tfie groups front-row seating at PSCs Commencement cerenwny in tfie YL[ 11/fieefer Center.

'Tfie nezt :May :J?.s,union is tentativdy scfieaufea for :May 7-8, 2004 ana tfie C[ass of 1954 wi[[ be tfie featurerf guests. YL[[ afoms between dass years 1944-1955 wiff be invitee{, so start maf(jng pfans noiu!

and Bob Davis, and (back row from left) Bill Schulte, Clyde Broadston, Harley Rector and Harold Rasplicka.

The honorable Class of '53 was represented at the May Reunion this past spring by (front row from left) Sharon Ocker, Monica Zeiner Prim, Betty McKay Munoz

Not everyone who attends the May Reunion is a member of the 50-year or earlier class. Some of the young alumni at the celebration this past spring were (from left) Leta Rate Stucker Bosworth ('56), Tom Bosworth ('54), Pat Lincoln Holmes ('54) and Wendell "Red" Holmes ('54).

the crowd at the 2003 May Reunion this past spring were 50+-year alumni including (front row from left) Carolyn McFadden Sipes ('51), SaraJane Lyon Hippe ('49), Pat Craney Davis (' 52), and Janice Redfern Schulte (' 52) and (back row from left) Ken Sipes (' 52), Jack Hippe (' 49), Bill Gillard (' 49), Ray Munoz (' 52) and Carlos Harrison (' 51 ).

Hymns, Hoops & Hardware

Bmlt in 1905 as a chapel and long used as a gymnasium, the "new" PSC library boasts a state-of-the-art computer lab as well as individual computers located throughout the building. The PSC Foundation also acquired 16 wireless laptops that patrons can check out and utilize anywhere in the building.

Moving In

Even though the new library opened in April, student workers like Dawn Soleri of Peru were still filling shelves with stored materials in July. I r r

Plenty of room exists for the future expansion of the collection, a welcome change. For years, each time PSC acquired a new book, one had to be removed due to space limitations.

On the main level are the circulation desk, reference materials, periodicals, staff offices and workspaces, lockers for student use, a lounge area, a 24-station computer lab, and even a fireplace and coffee bar. Individual rooms for viewing video and DVD media are available.

Scattered throughout are study areas and computer stations. Students can also "go mobile" by checking out one of 16 wireless laptop computers to use anywhere in the building. Private gifts to the Peru State College Foundation funded the laptops.

Periodicals

This <u-ea of the new library was once a dirt-floor room that Bobcat football players once used as a practice facility in inclement weather. More recently, it was a carpentry shop. Now the room houses bound periodicals, some dating back to the 1850s, on moveable shelving.

Overlooking the main floor is a controlled area for the library's special collection, previously kept in a cramped, locked room in the old library. This collection includes rare, or archival, or one-of-a-kind books and materials.

Beyond its visual appeal, the new facility is far more functional, user-friendly, and technologically advanced than the old. Space is suitable for conferences and seminars hosted by, or presented by, college faculty and staff. Such space is at a premmm on campus.

President Johnson is excited about the project's completion, but it pales in comparison to his excitement over what the project means for students.

"This is just the beginning," he said. "The resources and the services we will be able to provide students through this new 'learning center' on campus will continue to grow and evolve, enriching the PSC student experience year after year."

in the swimming pool, students now wander amidst the stacks of books in the new library.

Photos by Kent Propst

PSC Stu pooints K nt Trustee so

Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns has appointed Hilary Koso as PSC's student representative to the State College System Board of Trustees for 2003-04.

''I'm honored and really proud to have been selected," said Koso, a junior secondary math education major from Verdon, Neb. "I was so excited when I found out I'd been selected that I couldn't stop smiling."

As a student trustee, Koso will attend Board meetings and act as liaison between the Board and the students and administration of PSC. She will be accorded non-voting Board of Trustees membership and participation, excepting certain personnel and legal matters.

Koso will also act as an honorary member of PSC's

Hilary Koso

Student Senate, at which meetings she will report on the activities of the Board, which oversees Peru, Wayne and Chadron State Colleges.

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1980s (continued)

Koso has had a wide array of experiences at PSC. She currently works in the Admissions and Financial Aid offices. She is in her second year as a residence hall assistant.

She is a member of the Peru Student Education Association, the education honor society Kappa Delta Pi, and will be an Admissions Ambassador this year, helping the college with the student recruitment process.

"My communication skills and my experiences working in different areas of the college will be a benefit to my work as student trustee," she said. "I think that this experience will not only help me in the future but will help me give something back to Peru because I feel the college has really helped me in my journey."

Jeff Smith ('83) led his Lincoln (NE.) Southeast Knights high school boys basketball team to the Class A state basketball tournament this spring. They entered the tournament with a 19-2 record and were defeated in the championship game.

Robin Nelson Smith ('83) of Lincoln, NE. has been named vice president for First Nebraska Trust. She is primarily involved in trust administration, estate settlement, charitable trusts, retirement plans, IRAs, investment accounts and corporate management decisions.

Mike Victor ('81) reconnected with PSC not long ago and reported on his activities. After leaving PSC he returned to Louisiana and taught for several years, then returned to Nebraska in 1989 and now lives in Fremont, NE. He has four children. Mike works for Union Pacific Railroad and also is a member of the National Guard.

Mark Watton ('82) of Wahoo, NE. directed his Prague Panthers boys basketball team to the Class D-2 state tournament. They were defeated in the semi-finals and ended their season with a 19-4 record.

Byron Whitney ('83) of Harrisburg, S.D. had an opportunity to spend a lot of time in the sun last spring - in Kuwait. The sergeant in the U.S. Army was in Kuwait along with his 323rd Chemical Company based in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Send vour 'Peruviana' to: Bredemeier, Peru State ·college, P. 0. Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or email her at cbredemeier@oakmail.pe ru. edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Spencer Anderson ('94) and wife Jeanine of Beatrice, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Taylor Marie, born in February. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Dalton and Logan.

Aaron Bailey ('95) and his wife Jennifer of Bellevue, NE. are proud parents of daughter Emma Louise, born last November.

Willie ('95) and Tennille (Nebelsick '99) Bennett of Orem, UT. are proud parents of a daughter, Raychel Diana, born in February.

Carol Walker Bills ('84) and husband Jerry of Elkhorn, NE. are proud parents of a son, Trevor Kenneth, born in December. He was welcomed home by a sister Heather.

Ron Brockhaus ('88) and wife Michelle of Omaha are proud parents of a daughter, Chloe Jen, born in April. She was welcomed home by two brothers, Trevor and Connor.

Carl ('97) and Leigh (Dyke '97) Calfee of Hamburg, IA.

are proud parents of son Luke Patrick, born last October. Luke has a big brother, Trent.

Rome ('89) and Carey (Kinghorn '90) Clark of Auburn, NE. are proud parents of a son, Connor Leighton, born in November. He was welcomed home by a brother, Brody.

Jim Daubendiek ('94) and wife Kay of Omaha are proud parents of a daughter, Mary Claire Ann, born in November.

Rhonda Trauernicht Dorn ('98) and her husband of Filley, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Amber Jo, born in December.

Scott ('92) and Melissa (Swinney ' 92) Gerdes of Omaha are proud parents of a daughter, Abby Marie, born in December. She was welcomed home by a sister Paige and a brother Tyson.

Brad ('94) and Rachel (Rathe '95) Goracke of Sterling, NE. are proud parents of a son, Kody Edward, born in May. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Erika and Sydney.

Amy Bausch Gottula ('96) and husband Chris of Pawnee City, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Olivia Paige, born

in January

Kerri Hilgenfeld Heim ('97) and husband Joe are proud parents of a son, Joseph Edward III, born in February.

Sherry Schultz Hofer ('98) and husband Camden are proud parents of a daughter, Joni Mae, born in October. They live in Mitchell, S.D.

Pam (Ritchie '95) Holcomb and her husband Tyson are proud parents of daughter Katherine Kay, born last October. Pam is still teaching second grade at Anselmo-Merna Public Schools in Merna, NE.

Chuck Humphrey ('93) and wife Rochelle of Maxwell, NE. are proud parents of a son, William Ryan, born in March. He was welcomed home by three sisters, Matisyn, Makenzi and Myranda.

Mindy (Connell '02) Jarecke and husband Eric of Omaha are proud parents of a son, Michael Duane, born in March.

Angela Vermeer Johnson ('98) and husband Eric of North Bend, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Isabel Angela, born in January. She was welcomed home by a brother Zachary.

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Kurk Wiedel ('87) of Hebron, NE. took his Thayer Central volleyball team to the state tournament this fall. They competed in Class C-2 and finished their season with a 17-7 record and a #9 rating in the state. Kurk is also middle school Principal there.

Mark Williams ('87) of Aurora, NE. got promoted to Lieutenant with the State Patrol at the Training Academy in Grand Island last January.

1990s

Send your "Peruviana" to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, PO Box JO, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oalanail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Brenda Huber Adkins ('95) of Sabetha, KS. received her Masters degree in Business Administration from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. in May.

Pam Bennett ('91) of Auburn, NE. was recognized by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce with the New Business of the Year Award for her Mad Hatter's Coffee and Tea Company that she opened this past summer. Pam and her husband also own The Cooper House Bed and Breakfast and Bennett's Auto Body.

Erica Eversen Bice ('95) of Zephyrhills, Fla. is the Customer Service Administrator for Time-Warner Cable in Tampa.

Joan Christen ('96) of Lewiston, NE. received the Nebraska Environmental Educator Award by the Nebraska Community Forestry Service. Joan, a science teacher at Southeast Consolidated since her graduation from PSC, has received many awards the past few years for her outstanding ability as a science teacher. She has accepted a position with the Beatrice Schools for the 2003-4004 school year.

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Veteran Educator And Coach Retires

Dr. Richard "Dick" Lemke, professor of physical education and former assistant football coach at Peru State College, has thrown in the towel.

"I've been teaching and coaching for the past 42 years, and it's time for my wife and I to spend time with my son, daughters, and grandcliildren," he said. "It is just time for me, after this many years, to retire."

He previously taught and coached at the high school and college levels. His most recent experience prior to coming to Peru was at Concordia College in Seward, Neb. from 1991-96, where he taught and was head baseball and assistant football coach.

After leaving Concordia, Lemke "felt as if I had unfinished business," he said. "Getting the opportunity to teach, to do what I feel is my calling, after I thought I was out of teaching is my nicest memory of Peru."

He coached football for three years before stepping

Lemke Leaves

down for health reasons. He has taught education and physic al education courses throughout his time at PSC.

"I have been really fortunate to wind up at Peru State because there have been just great memories that have been involved in the last five years

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Denise (Cave '89) Kinkaid and her husband Shane are proud parents of daughter Jadyn Frances Kinkaid last January. J adyn has a big brother, Justin. They were living overseas at the time but have returned to the U.S.

Julie Findlay Lambert (masters '00) and husband Jason of Auburn, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Jocelyn Delaney, born in December. She was welcomed home by brothers John and Josh.

Jason Libal ('95) and wife Michelle of Wahoo, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Kiara Mae, born in March.

Michele (Meinke '89) McClure and husband, former PSC student Larry McClure are proud parents of son, Michael, born last August. They live in Bellevue NE.

Paul ('95) and Heather Layson-McKay ('97) are proud parents of a son, Devin John, born in February. He was welcomed home by a brother, Zachary Robert.

Janelle Rathe Moran ('95)

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1990s (continued)

Andy Donovan ('93) of New York, N.Y. and his wife Alexandra are proud parents of son Joshua Anders Dean Donovan, born last January. Andy performed in the "Staten Island Musicals" at the Neighborhood School of Theatre in NYC in March.

Terry Dugan ('97) is now the publisher of Red Rag Mag, covering the music and entertainment scene in Des Moines, IA. It's a monthly, free-distribution publication full of typical Dugan irreverence.

Steve Epler ('94) of Brock, NE. purchased a carpet cleaning business this spring. He is also the minister for the Brock Community Church.

here," he said. "We've had some great, great victories, and I'll always remember those victories because of the kids involved."

Lemke and his wife of 44 years, J oAnn, plan to make their new home base in Rapid City, S.D.

Ben Essam ('98) and Jeff Junker ('93) of Beatrice, NE. were assistant coaches for the Beatrice Orangemen boys basketball team that participated in the Class B state basketball tournament. They were defeated in the semi-final round and ended their season with an 18-4 record.

Mark Fritch ('94) has resigned as head football coach at Grand Island, NE. High School to become the first-ever head coach at the new Papillion-LaVista South High School in Nebraska.

JNancy Gage (masters '98) of Omaha was the recipient of the Peter Kiewit Foundation 2002 Nebraska Teacher Achievement Award. Nancy is a math and technology teacher at the Yutan Elementary School in Yutan, NE.

and husband Eric of Sterling, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Morgan Martina, born in June. She was welcomed home by a sister, Madison. Janelle is head of the Peru State Admissions Office.

Craig Moraski ('94) and his wife Bobbi, of Omaha, are proud parents of daughter Madison Jean, born last December.

Deb (Carlson '92) Moss and husband Keith of Burr, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Jessica Ann, born in September. She was welcomed home by a sister, Sarah.

Dale Ossowski ('89) and wife of Hastings, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Gracyn Jade, born in October.

RacheHe (Roesener '92) Pratt and husband Robert of Colorado Springs, CO. are proud parents of a son, Thomas Edward, born in January.

Sara (Grafton '94) Pruitt and husband Todd of Peru are proud parents of a son, Gerald Grafton, born in March. He was welcomed home by a sis-

ter, Emily.

Jamie Rathbone ('97) and wife Renae of Madison, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Cassie Elizabeth, born in September.

Amy (Berkey '94) Reeves and her husband Troy, of Austin TX., are proud parents of daughter Emily Rae, born last January. Amy is Director of Human Resources for the Heart Hospital of Austin.

Loretta (Tammen '01) Rinker and her husband Joshua are proud parents of daughter Madison Rose, born in March. They live in Virginia.

Angie (Semn '97) Smit and her husband Greg are proud parents of daughter Alexys Breana. They live in Brandon, WI. along with daughter Brooklynn. Angie works for a local law firm and for the City Attorney's office.

Jason ('98) and Rhonda (Reiman '99) Stinson of La Vista, NE. are proud parents of a son, Brendon Jack, born in September.

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Mike Goering ('97) has been promoted to programming group manager within the research and development division of Information Technlogy, Inc. Based in Lincoln, NE., ITI is a leading provider of software solutions to America's financial institutions.

A photograph by Todd Gottula ('95) of Kearney, NE. was reprinted in the national sports magazine Sports Illustrated last fall. Gottula penned a story for the Kearney Hub newspaper, where Gottula has worked the past seven years, about an unexpected reunion in Kearney between a local family and Monday Night Football sportscaster John Madden. Gottula's story was reprinted in newspapers such as the New York Times, Denver Post and others, and caught the eye of SJ editors who picked it up for a fall edition.

Christine Hawkinson ('99) is currently teaching high school English and newspaper in Colorado Springs, CO.

Stephanie Williams Hetzel ('96) has been promoted from Internal Auditor to Controller for Vetter Health Services in southwestern Iowa.

Don Hogue ('97) of Falls City, NE. received a Masters degree in educational administration from Doane College this past spring.

Mark Junker ('96) of Falls City, NE. was the assistant coach for the Falls City Sacred Heart Irish girls basketball team who were defeated in the championship round of the State Class D-1 basketball tourney. The Irish finishad their season with a 22-4 record. He also assisted with the boys basketball team who were defeated in the semi-final round. The boys team ended their season with a 20-5 record.

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Dr. Dick Lemke, Professor of Physical Education and a former Bobcat assistant football coach, retired this past spring.

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Ken Anderson, Professor of Art, has been named 2002-03 recipient of the Peru State College Teaching Excellence Award.

"Ken Anderson has been a pillar of Peru State College and a master teacher loved by his students for many years," said PSC President Ben Johnson. "It is more than appropriate he receive this wonde1ful honor."

The citation recognizes innovation and leadership in teaching and service on the Campus of A Thousand Oaks. It carries a $1,000 stipend provided for by a fund developed by PSC's Class of 1940 and given through the PSC Foundation.

Freedom to experiment

"I am flattered and honored to be the T.E.A. recipient," said Anderson. "When you don't know it is coming, it really makes you feel pretty good that somebody notices what you 're doing. You don't get that everywhere."

The appreciation for a job well done is one of the qualities that has kept Anderson at PSC for over 19 years. The freedom to be innovative is another.

"At Peru I think the faculty always have the freedom to experiment and create an environment for their students," said Anderson. "It's a freedom I don't think faculty would normally get at other institutions.

"There is also a certain closeness between the faculty and the students. At a larger school you don't always get a chance to know all your students and you don't always get a chance to work with them closely, especially as undergraduates," he said.

Beyond the dass:room

In addition to teaching art, Anderson creates his own work which has been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions. He is director of

Teaching Masterpiece

Ken Anderson, Professor of Art and a member of the PSCfaculty since 1984, was selected as the campus Teaching Excellence Award recipient this past spring based on his expertise in the classroom and his contributions beyond it.

the PSC Art Gallery, is in charge of the day-today operations of the art department, and advises the majority of art students on campus.

Off campus he is involved with the Auburn Public Schools Omnibus program and aids the Girl Scouts in earning their pottery badges.

He serves as a director of the Auburn High School Foundation, as a board member of the Nebraska Art Teachers Association, is a member of the Nemaha County Child Abuse & Neglect investigation team, and is on the advisory board for Nebraska's City's Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts.

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Sasha (Kuker '00)

RightseH and husband John of Shubert, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Meadow Grace, born in February. She was welcomed home by a brother, Sheldon.

Jon ('00) and Maggie Winkle '99) Rother of Tecumseh, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Saylor, born in November.

Kendra Fraser Seaman (masters '98) and husband John of Omaha are proud parents of a daughter, Addyson Kristine, born in September. She was welcomed home by a sister. Grandparents are Harvey ('65) and Maddie (Bleach '65) Fraser of Humboldt, NE.

Todd Shanks ('97) and

1990s (continued)

Ryan Knippelmeyer ('95) of Lincoln, NE. led the Elmwood-Murdock girls basketball team to the state Class C- 2 basketball tourney. The Knights entered the tournament with a 20-3 record and were defeated in the opening round.

Jeffrey Koehler ('98) of Louisville, NE. received his Master of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in May.

David Krause (attd. '96-'98) and his family have started a new business, Ponca Pre-owned Furniture and Antiques in Ponca, NE.

Julia Lenners ('93) of Beatrice, NE. was named Member of the Year for 2003 by the Southeast Nebraska group of Financial Women International. She is the secretary of the organization's international board, and has held numerous offices at the local, district and international level. Julia is operations manager at Pinnacle Bank's Beatrice Branch.

Carrie Leong ('99) of Aiea, HI. is ci.mently employed with the City and County of Honolulu as a recreation director at Kalakaua District Park.

Brent Lottman ('97) of Peru, NE. was elected sheriff of Nemaha County in the November election. Brent had been a chief deputy with the Sheriff's Department.

Lisa Vierow Othmer ('98) of Johnson, NE. will be teaching K-12 music at the Johnson-Brock Schools for the 2003-2004 school year. She had previously taught at Humboldt (NE.)

Gina Plmnmer ('93) is now preschool teacher at Essex (IA.) Child Care. Gina taught preschool in Farragut, IA. previously.

Kara Jenkins Savage ('97) of Lincoln, NE. received a Masters degree in education in cmTiculum and instruction from Doane College in August.

wife Tammy of Salina, KS. are proud parents of a son, Brendan Matthew, born in October.

Mickala Sjulin ('99) and husband Ryan of Hamburg, IA. are proud parents of a son, Eric Chandler, born in May.

Brad Smith ('84) and his wife Andrea are proud parents of son Isaac Bradley, born this past February. They live in Omaha.

Kristi (Weddle '97) Sutton and husband Trent of Wichita, KS. are proud parents of a son, Brody Allen, born in March.

Stephanie (Nedrow '95) Swanson and husband Kevin of Auburn, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Quincey Blake, born in May. Grandparents are Larry ('68)

and Charlotte (Hershberger '68) Nedrow of Waverly, NE.

June (StrasH '94) Tilton and husband Aaron of Converse, TX. are proud parents of a daughter, Molly Jo, born in November.

Stacey (Roever '95) Vitosh and husband Jason of Falls City, NE. are proud parents of a son, William Reid, born in February. He was welcomed home by a sister Leslie.

Stephanie (Lane '96) Ware and husband Jamie of Beatrice, NE. are proud parents of a daughter, Abby Lane, born in May.

Robert Waltos ('91) and wife Carolyn of New Port Beach, CA. are proud parents of a daughter, Addison Marie, born in December.

Audra WiHiams Schawang ('95) is director of finance and administration for the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. She is responsible for the Chamber budget, audit, monthly financials, and payrol. She has been with the Omaha Chamber for seven years.

Jeff Schawang ('95) of Waverly, NE. was named financial applications installation group manager within the client services division of Information Technology, Inc. Jeff has been employed by ITI, a leading software company for financial institutions, for seven years.

Dana Krnse Schmidt ('92) was featured last winter in the Blair (NE.) Pilot-Tribune newspaper. She has been third and fourth grade teacher at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Arlington, where she lives with her family. She has been at St. Paul's since 1996.

Ronda Reiman Stinson ('99) of LaVista, NE. graduated in May from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Kim Vrtiska ('90) of Falls City, Ni;;b. received his Master of Education degree from Doane College this spring. Kim teaches at the Middle School in Falls City.

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(Photo by Elizabeth Olsen)

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The students have chosen the leadership team of President Dustin Bents Vice President Jeffery Yates to head the Student Senate for 2003-04.

Bents, from Humboldt NE., and Yates, from Auburn NE. are both majoring in business administration with an emphasis on management information systems. Both had previously been active in PSC student government.

Bents is involved with PSC's Student Support Services, which offers support for students who are less likely to succeed in college according to criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education. Yates tutors for the Academic Resource Center. Both are members of Phi Beta Lambda, the business honor society.

The state budget and its implications for PSC is just one of several challenges Bents and Yates will face in their one-year term. They will also work on communicating to the administration student responses to the new 2+ 2+ l course schedule that will be implemented on a three-year t1ial basis in the fall.

Along with being an experienced team, they will be working with an experienced Senate as 16 of the 25 senators return for another term.

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Wenzl has been elected Sheriff of Johnson

Sonja Ha:rt Wenzl of Sterling, NE. is the Child Support Enforcement Officer for Johnson County.

Keme Workman ( is District Office Manager for the Humboldt-Table Rock/Steinauer Schools headquarterered in Humboldt, NE. She had been working for American National Bank there.

Leading Students

Send your 'Peruviana' to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru State College, P. 0. Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 oremail her at cbredemeier@oakmail.pe ru. edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

And:re Agee ('00) and Christiane Sabados were married last October in Omaha,

Sara Ande:rson ('03) and PSC student Je:remy LaBrie were married June 7 in Lincoln NE.

Tascha Asche ('02) and Todd Fifer were married last March in Lincoln, NE. She is an accounting assistant for MDS Pharma Services.

Sue Ball ('02) and B:rian Woebbecke ('98) were mar-

ried in July. They reside in Fort Calhoun NE.

PSC student Kyle Bantz and Gynae Hall were married in June. Kyle is a senior majoring in psychology/sociology and physical education.

PSC students Sara Blecha and Hayden Jeff:rey were married in May. Hayden is majoring in criminal justice and Sara is an elementary education major.

Scott Campau ('02) and Che:ryi Ginn ('02) were married in May in Mahaska, KS. Cheryl is employed by the Omaha World-Herald and Scott by Bradley Bros. Plumbing.

PSC student Jiree

Carpenter and Chaney Smith ('03) were married in June.

Annette Chauza ('03) of Douglas, NE. and Jeremiah Ochsner were married in June. They reside in Saronville, NE. Annette is interning at a Crisis Center in Hastings.

D:rew Davis ('00) and Tonya Cordoni were married in June. Drew is the director of music at Diagonal Community School and they live in Clearfield IA.

Mike Dominesse ('93) and Lisa Bivin were married in May in Lincoln NE. Mike is plant manager for Valmont/Central Nebraska Tubing in Waverly NE.

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Send your "Peruviana" to: Camlyn Bredemein; Peru State College, PO Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oakmail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Lou Ann Adams ('03) of Falls City, NE. is the Administrator at Pawnee Manor senior care facility in Pawnee City, Neb.

Chad Badstieber has been promoted by Rockwell Automation to quality manager for its Columbus (NE.) Motors Facility.

Jase Blunt ('02) is with the U.S. Army Reserves' Military Police Unit, based in Omaha. He was sent to Iraq earlier this year.

Rick ('00) and Lisa (Shaner '01) Davenport are now living on the east coast. Lisa has been promoted to physical security specialist with Defense Logistics Agency in Pennsylvania, while Rick is a corporate intern as a general supply specialist, also with Defense Logistics Agency.

Delta Fajardo ('03) is teaching at Hastings (NE.) High School, with subject matter including English, honors communication arts, Congressional debate, and Lincoln/Douglas debate.

Arnold "Rod" Lamb ('00) retired from a distinguished career with the U.S. Air Force this past April, with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He entered the USAF in 1981, participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the early 1990s, and finished his career at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha.

Tim McConnaughey (IA.) High School. is teaching band at Hamburg

Jodi Malone Mmer ('02) of Council Bluffs, IA. is employed at Iowa Western Community College as a microcomputer maintenance manager.

Tammy Robinson ('02) joined the Leigh (NE.) Public Schools a year ago as English and speech teacher.

Kelly Scheel ('01) of Lincoln, NE. is working as an Advertising Representative for Sandhills Publishing. She is a representative for Processor Publication, which is one of six publications made at Sandhills.

Students (from left) Jeff Yates of Auburn and Dustin Bents of Humboldt have been elected Vice President and President, respectively, of the PSC Student Senate for 2003-04.

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Scott Douglas ('99) and Amy Sturzenegger ('99) were married in May in Ashland, NE. Amy works for Visinet Inc. in Lincoln and Scott for Douglas Manufacturing of Crete.

PSC student Rebecca Dungan of Falls City and Nicholas Fischer were married in June. Becky is pursuing a degree in psychology, and is currently working at Tootie's Ari and Frames in Falls City.

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Craig Company and Robert is employed by the Circuit Court in Annapolis, MD. They reside in Edgewater, MD.

Tiffany Holmes ('98) and Jeff Campbell were marTied in June in Watson MO. Tiffany is a private instructor of flute and a freelance musican.

Michael Hunt ('00) and Tyree Sejkora ('02) were married in May. They reside in Omaha where Michael is teaching at King Science Middle School.

Shantara Harden were married in April in Hastings NE.

Brooke Shown (attd. '96'99) and Bob Rasgorshek were marTied in Lake Tahoe, CA in September '02. They reside in Omaha where Brooke is a radiation therapist at Bergan Mercy Hospital.

Amber Stevens ('03) and Steve Watson were married in June in North Platte NE. Amber has been substitute teaching and working at a restaurant in North Platte.

Sherlyn Ehmen ('95) of Nebraska City and Lynn Damme were married in June. Sherlyn is a teacher and coach at the Auburn Public Schools.

Ann Huppert ('93) and Jarrod Mason were married in March. Ann is employed at Alan co Environmental Manufacturing and Burger King in Falls City, NE. They Sheryl Ehmke ('01) of reside in Stella, NE. Syracuse, NE. and Aaron Gatson were married in May.

Amy Maria Evans ('98) of Beatrice, NE. and Shawn Reiff were married in March. Amy is employed as a legal secretary at Carlson and Schafer Law Firm.

Former PSC student Mattie Fike of Peru, NE. and Brian Keiser were married in June.

James B. Gerdes ('02) of Auburn, NE. and Jessica Flaherty were married in May. James is employed at Cooper Nuclear Station.

Tanya Goosic ('99) and Zach Sangster ('99) were married in June. Zach is vice president of the business consumer division for AmeraScope Media in Omaha, and Tanya is payroll manager at Applied Underwriters there.

Jeff Govier ('99) and Jill Schulte ('97) were married in June 2002 in Westphalia, Iowa.

PSC student Jeanette Griebel and Matthew Kozeal were married in June in Burwell, NE.

Janelle Havemen ('03) and Chad Scholl were married last December in Rulo NE.

Valerie Hippen ('00) and Robert Moffit ('00) were married in May. Valerie is a center director for the Jenny

Jody Jansky ('97) of Lincoln, NE. and Matthew Kerchal were married in June. Jody is a special education teacher at Clinton Elementary School in Lincoln.

Shane Johnson ('98) and Jodie Remmers ('99) were married in April. They reside in Jacksonville, FL. where Jodie is a senior client service coordinator at NCP Solutions, and Shane is an institutional trading analyst for Merrill Lynch.

Current student Amy King and Tommy Swartz were married in May in Lincoln.

PSC senior John Korthals and Jenik Zaborkrtsky were marTied in October '02 in Las Vegas NV.

Larry Kosch ('76) and Diane Miller of Lincoln, NE. were married in November 2002. Larry is a printer operator for the State of Nebraska and has been there for eight years.

Jeffrey Kuhl ('95) and Catheryne Born were married in July '02 in Bennington NE.

Wes LaFoUette ('02) and Erin Quebbemann were married last September in Randolph, IA.

Allison Lewellen (attd. '87'91) and Florid Anthony, Jr. were married in September

2002 in Peru and live in Omaha, NE and have two daughters, Anna and Jada. Allison is an Account Manager at West Corporation.

Christine Lewis ('01) and Clinton Williams ('99) were married in June.

Karissa Lockard ('02) and Austin McDonald will be married in August. Karissa is teaching preschool at Knowledge Beginnings in Lincoln, NE.

Nathan Lottman ('99) of Beatrice, NE. and Dixie Menze were married in June. Nathan is owner and manager of Sunrise Lanes in Beatrice.

Nicholas Maher ('95) of Nebraska City and Amy Buckner were married in May. Nick is a teacher and coach at Nebraska City Public High School.

James K. Mathews ('01) and Teresa Workman were married in December. Jim is stationed at Offutt AFB near Omaha.

PSC student Mandy McAferty and Robb Deters were married in June. Mandy is majoring in business administration-management.

Cameron Reiners ('01) were married in April in Nebraska City.

Keta Newtson ('03) of Tecumseh, NE. and Kristopher Rinne were to be married in August. Keta is employed at the Tecumseh Correctional Center in Tecumseh.

James Oltman ('02) and Becky Schowengerdt of Auburn, NE. were married in February. James is an assistant manager at For Your Entertainment Store in Lincoln, NE.

Lisa Jo Parde ('99) of Columbus, NE. and Daniel Siegel were married in November. Lisa is teaching grades 5-12 instrumental music at the Osceola Public Schools.

Chris Placek ('00) and Brenda Smith were married in April near Plymouth, NE.

Former PSC student Amy Ramer ('92) of Verdon, NE. and Richard Gibson were married in June.

PSC student Brian Robertson and Erin Gravatt were married in July. Brian is a physical education major.

PSC students Melissa Jamie McBride ('03) of Russo and Kyle Lanning are Atlantic, IA. and Adam to be married in April '04. Perkins were married in April.

Denise Meyer ('92) and Brian Daake of Falls City, NE. were married in May. Denise is now the advertising director at The Falls City Journal.

Jeanna Moyer ('00) and

Aaron Schnieder ('00) and Jennifer Bokelman were married last April in Ceresco, NE. Aaron is a Senior Airman with the U.S. Air Force and stationed in Georgia.

Craig Shafer ('02) and

Megan Temme ('02) and Caleb Howe were planning a July wedding. Megan received a degree in math education at PSC. The couple will reside in Humboldt, NE.

Justin ThomaHa ('00) of Omaha and Chelsea Mueller were married in May. Justin is a teacher and coach at Marrs Elementary School and Burke High School.

PSC student Katy Thomas of Auburn, NE. and John Billings were married in April. Katy is employed by the Nemaha County Sheriff's Department.

Eileen K Uchytil ('96) and Kenneth Parisi were married in April in Nebraska City.

Lanette Van Meter ('01) of Nebraska City, NE. and Brad Kingery were married in June. Lanette is a first grade teacher with the Plattsmouth (NE.) School District.

Robert Waltos, Jr. ('91) and Carolyn Hansford were married in May of 2002. They reside in Newport Beach, CA. where Bob is a managing partner with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Vanessa Ward ('02) of Palisade, NE. and Scott Sherman were married in June. Vanessa received a degree in criminal justice and psychology/sociology.

Marsha Wood ('98) and Terry Schaeuble were married last September in Odebolt IA.

Lisa Ann Wright ('01) of Coc5k, NE. and Bryce Cropp were married in April.

rgan - V'oarnovation A resses Stu Id

By Kay Stander

Peru State Ehza Morgan Hall, the oldest residence hall at Nebraska's first college, is back open for boarders after the first phase of an estimated $5 million four-phase renovation aimed largely at improving student satisfaction.

"Anything we can do to make college life more comfortable for students makes it more likely that they will enjoy the total college experience, and that's what we're all about," said Linda Jacobsen, vice president for administration and finance at PSC.

No state tax dollars are being spent on the renovation, Jacobsen emphasized. Revenue bonds - paid off by students through housing fees - are financing most of the project, with additional support from the PSC Foundation through charitable gifts.

Needed change

Morgan Hall was built in 1929. Additions were built in 1959 and in 1960, creating the Lshaped building that has traditionally been the freshmen women's hall.

Since then about the only work done on Morgan Hall has been predominantly maintenance, and an update was necessary, Jacobsen said. With the recent $1.5 million in improvements to PSC's newer Centennial Residence Complex, demand for rooms in Morgan waned.

"We wanted to do something about thatthere is so much history and tradition involved," Jacobsen said.

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A few features residents asked for and will enjoy include air conditioning, individual temperature controls in the rooms, new insulated windows, more privacy in the shower areas, improved lighting, and improved insulation to reduce noise.

The project design calls for renovation of vertical sections of the building in four phases, with each phase being completed individually.

Complete Overhaul

Eventually the renovation will result in the complete overhaul of Morgan's interior. Everything from walls to wiring to plumbing will be removed and redesigned to standardize room sizes and make the building more livable, safe, and energy efficient.

Phase I cost approximately $1.48 million and provides lodging for 45-48 students.

Each additional phase will occur as finances permit, with a tentative final completion date of 2011. The schedule will depend on renovation dollars that are available. Each phase is designed so that the rest of the building can remain in use during remodeling.

Morgan Revitalized

The exterior of Eliza Morgan Hall is little changed from its appearance when built in 1929, but a large portion of the interior has changed dramatically. The first phase of a multi-million-dollar renovation of the women's residence hall was completed this past spring and will be ready for occupancy this fall. And yes, ladies, air conditioning is included!

(Photo by Kent Propst)

efense Department official returns to his alma mater

U.S.

By Kay Stander Patrick Wakefield ('84), Special Assistant to the

Secretary of

Defense for Chemical Stockpile Matters, visited Peru State College last December 2002 to speak to students, faculty, and staff.

Wakefield is responsible for policy direction, management oversight, coordination, and integration of the Chemical Demilitarization Programs, Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment (ACWA) Programs, and related chemical stockpile matters.

His duties also rnclude responsibility for nuclear and chemical weapons treaty conventions and programs. He serves as an advisor of the Secretary of Defense on all chemical stockpile matters and nuclear treaty program issues.

A bureaucratic life

Wakefield is a native of Omaha. He enrolled at PSC following four years in the Army, during which time he served in the Special Forces.

He graduated in 1984 with a degree in business and took a position in management analysis at Rock Island Arsenal near Davenport, Iowa.

He credits the knowledge of business he received at Peru and his experiences in the Special Forces as the best preparations for his career, one that has included various positions within the Defense Department. His current appointment came in August 2002.

Before that Wakefield served as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of the Army for Chemical Demilitarization within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installation and Environment. Prior to that he was the Director for Treaties and Chemical Demilitarization for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counterproliferation and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs.

Wakefield also was

Assistant for Chemical Matters for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health, has been the principal negotiator in the Army for Chemical-Biological treaties, and chaired the International Committees on Environment, Safety and Health, among other assignments.

Other recognition

Wakefield is a Certified Government Financial Manager, was recently selected for the Who's Who of Executives and Professionals for 1999-2000 and the International Distinguished Leadership Diploma of Honor and Award 2000-2001, and has been awarded two Meritorious Civilian Service Awards and three Superior Civilian Service Awards.

During his visit to campus, Wakefield said he was struck to find Peru much as he remembered it.

"Some of the buildings have

been renovated, and there have been automation changes, but it really hasn't changed," said Wakefield. "It still has the same friendly atmosphere I remember."

The seemingly unchanged atmosphere at Peru contrasted sharply with Wakefield's severely altered work atmosphere in Washington, D.C.

He was only one corridor away from the site of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon, and managed to escape unharmed. He was also in the Senate building during a biological attack there.

He chooses to see the good in such crises, holding up the responses to these crises as examples of the bureaucratic process at its best.

A call to students

Making the bureaucratic process the best it can be has been Wakefield's goal throughout his career. He strove to pass on his commitment to bureaucratic excellence to the PSC students to

whom he spoke.

"I think it is important that you understand that part of bureaucracy needs to serve the public," Wakefield cautioned students. "Often a very large question is: does it really in fact serve the public interest? You as students, as voting members of the public, have to determine that yourselves. If it doesn't, you need to do something about it."

He also encouraged students to consider a career in public service, a career he has found challenging and gratifying.

"You would be coming into a position in which just about everything you know and learn-politics, economics, math, science-all of these come into play," he said.

He acknowledged the job isn't easy, but in the end the satisfaction of knowing you had a positive impact on the world makes it all worthwhile.

Wakefield lives in Springfield, Va. with his wife.

Send your 'Peruviana' to: Carolyn Bredemeier, Peru Stale College, P.O. Box 10, Peru NE. 68421-0010 or e-mail her at cbredemeier@oakm.ail.peru.edu or call her at (402) 872-2304.

Olga Alber ('22) of Des Moines, WA. passed away in January. She was a retired teacher and had taught at PSC during some summer sessions.

Arma BaUensperger Andrews ('28) of Boise, ID. passed away in November. She was a retired teacher and had been active in many organizations while living in Syracuse, NE.

Kathryn Briggs Applegate (attd. '28,'57-'58) of Peru, NE. passed away in November. She and her husband owned and operated Earl's Cafe in Peru for over 35 years. She later worked as City Clerk and then as a Postal Clerk at Peru. Her daughter, Marilyn Coatney ('53) lives in Peru, and her son, Fred Applegate ('56) and Marianne Shuey Applegate ('67) reside in Louisville, NE.

Graydon "Grady" Ashton ('41) passed away in March in Colorado.

Adaline Mach Bartak (attd. '30s) passed away last December in Wahoo, NE. She taught for several years.

Phyllis Hobbs Beachler ('38) of Fairbury, NE. passed away in March.

Benjamin Bearce (attd. '49'50) passed away last February in Topeka, KS. He worked for the railroad, farmed, and owned a livestock feed store.

Teddy L. Davis Becker ('74) of Hanover, KS. passed away in December. She was a teacher and active in many community organizations. Her husband is Tim Becker ('73).

Wilma Nofsger Beer ('64) of Sabetha, KS. passed away in November. She was retired after teaching for 30 years in Nebraska and Kansas.

Rev. Frank Bobbitt ('57) of Beaver City, NE. passed away in December. He was a Peru native and his father was a minister as well.

Margaret Dahlstrom Bosley ('27) of Manahawkin, N.J. passed away in April. Her late husband, Harold ('24), was a minister with the United Methodist church and they served churches in many areas throughout the United

States. A sister, Daisy Timmons ('36) lives in Wheatridge, CO.

Delpha Dunn Bristow ('35) passed away in March 2002 in Louisville, KY.

Word was received that Evdyn Skelton Brown ('32) of Pomona, CA. passed away in 2002.

Millicent Orme Busacker ('66) of Talmage, NE. passed away in April. She was a retired elementary teacher and librarian, and had taught in Nebraska City, Talmage and Nemaha Valley schools.

Nathaniel Caldwell Jr. ('99) passed away in May. He was in the U.S. Army and stationed in Baghdad at the time of his death. Nathaniel was a basketball player at PSC.

Orma Meister Carpenter (attd. '36) of Humboldt, NE. passed away in February. She and her husband operated a grocery store in Humboldt for 30 years. She was involved in many activities in the area and in 2002 was honored as the Woman of the Year at the Richardson County Fair.

Madlyn Collins Clarke (attd. '30s, bachelors '62) of Auburn, NE. passed away in October. She was a retired teacher and had taught for over 40 years. She began her teaching in rural schools and then taught in the elementary grades for the Auburn Public Schools for over 30 years. She was active in many organizations in the area.

Grace Morris Cole (attd. '26) of Lincoln, NE. passed away last October. She worked for the Lincoln Journal-Star newspaper for 25 years before retiring in 1979.

Kathleen Copas ('69) of Lincoln, NE. passed away in June. She was a statistician for the state Department of Labor, a research analyst and former teacher.

Esther Wagoner Covalt ('28) of Bridgeport, NE. passed away in December. She taught briefly and she and her family ranched in the Bridgeport area.

Freda Damon Cowen (' 49) of Lincoln City, OR. passed away in October.

Lucille Hughes Curtis ('30) passed away in November in Gering, NE. She was a music teacher.

Ruth Boeckner Demaree

('46) of Hot Springs Village, Ark. passed away in December.

Julia Diehm ('43) of Blue Hill, NE. passed away in December. She was a retired elementary teacher and had taught in Sterling, Columbus and Hastings (NE.). She was 101 years old at the time of her death.

Irene Tyson Dierking ('58) of Nebraska City passed away in March. She was a retired elementary teacher having taught in rural and Nebraska City public schools for 40 years.

Maxine Bailey Doolittle (cert. '41) of Cortland, NE. passed away in May.

Clara Olderog Dunn ('39) of Louisville, NE. passed away in November. She taught for 43 years in various schools in Iowa and Nebraska. She was active in many professional and community organizations.

Ruby Brown Duryea ('30) of Kearney NE. passed away in May. She taught in several Nebraska schools and was a high school principal.

Nora Bradley Eichenberger ('60) passed away in Syracuse in June. She was 102 and taught for 29 years. Among her survivors is daughter Mary Lee Pietzyk ('51) of Syracuse.

Lawrence E. Eickhoff ('57) of Falls City, NE. passed away in December. He was a retired farmer. Sons include Alfred ('65) and Harvey ('71) of Falls City.

Ruth Chatelain Epley ('37) of Portsmouth, VA. passed away in October.

William Fairbanks ('73) of York, NE. passed away in November. He was owner and operator of Reboot Computer Store in York. His wife is the former Susie Van Syoc ('74).

John L. Feikema (attd. '93'94) of Tabor, IA. passed away in February.

John R. Fisher ('70) of Tecumseh, NE. passed away in October. He was employed by MBA Poultry at the time of his death, and was active in many organizations in Tecumseh.

Ethel Hanson Hartley Fogdali ('26) passed away in Oregon in December. She taught in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Muriel Reuter France ('41) of Lake Havasu City, AZ. passed

Fran and Al

Fran Wheeler passed away not long ago in her native North Carolina. She vvas a form.er physical education teacher at the college, and her late husband Al (right) was a longtime professor and coach on the Campus of A Thousand Oaks.

Peruvians Remember Fran Wheeler

Longtime Peruvian Frances "Fran" Wheeler Kendrick passed away this past November in North Carolina.

The widow of legendary Bobcat football coach Al Wheeler, Fran was 95.

The Wheelers moved to Peru in the late 1930s when Al was hired to teach and coach. From 1942-57, Fran taught at the college on a part-time basis. From 1957-60 and from 1962-65 she was on the staff full-time as head of the women's physical education department.

She was a native of North Carolina, and the Wheelers retired to that state in 1965. Al passed away in 1982.

They are survived by a son, Dr. Al Wheeler, of Seneca S.C.

away in January.

Evelyn Jackman Franke ('26) of Ankeny, IA. passed away in October. She taught in a country school and then was postmistress in Cedar Creek, NE. for over 30 years.

Stella Seward Garrison ('35) of Nelson, NE. passed away in June. She was a retired schoolteacher.

Gary Goings ('57) of Boulder, CO. passed away in October. He was a retired teacher and a highly-regarded, award-winning coach.

George Golden (attd. '31-'32) of Nebraska City, NE. passed away in June. He was a former U.S. Postal Service employee.

Merrily Dahmke Green ('58) of Vancouver, WA. passed away in April. She was an accounting manager at the New Phoenix Casino in LaCenter, WA. at the time of her death.

Richard Grills ('50) of Oberlin, OH. passed away in October.

Joyce Grubb ('34) of Council Bluffs, IA. passed away in April.

Nadine Stuck Han (attd. '40) of Stella, NE. passed away in March. She taught school for a short time, and later worked at the Nemaha County Hospital. Her daughter, Vicki Beilke ('72), also lives in Stella.

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Raymond F. Handley ('57) of New Palestine, IN. passed away in May. Ray was an educator.for the visually impaired at the Indiana Department of Health in Indianapolis for 30 years. After his retirement in 1993 he worked as an independent consultant for visually impaired children.

Beulah Bebout Hauberg ('26) of Nebraska City, NE. passed away in October.

Leona Givens Heaps ('33) of Council Bluffs, IA. passed away in January. She was a retired school teacher. She taught in several schools in Nebraska before teaching at Abraham Lincoln High in Council Bluffs until retiring in 1974.

Chester Heaston ('52) of Cumberland, IN. passed away in February. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed by National Life Insurance Company as an insurance agent.

Helen '31-'32) of Claremore, OK. passed away in June. She worked in retail sales and later as an extension agent for Kansas Power and Light in Atchison, KS.

LaSetta Schachenmeyer Heller (attd. '24-'26 ) of Clatonia, NE. passed away in April.

Ken Heywood, who attended Peru State in 1933-34 and later came back to work in the college Special Services office, passed away last December in Manhattan, KS. The Peru Stater was inaugurated while he was working at the college in the early 1950s.

Jeremy HotsenpiHar (attd. '98-99) passed away in January. He had been living in Kearney, NE.

Dolores Sandusky Ireland (attd. '40) of San Juan Capistrano, CA. passed away in December. She was a retired school teacher and administrator.

Bobbe Dejarnette Kenner ('47) of Kirkland, WA. passed away in April.

Leon "Cy" Ketler (attd. '29'30) passed away last September in Benkelman, NE. He ran a cafe and worked for the Veterans Service in Benkelman until his retirement.

Hermine Eichenberger Ketteihake (ss '29,'31,'32) of Steinauer, NE. passed away in December.

Nedra Heaton King (cert. '23) of Sioux Falls, S.D. passed away in June. She was a retired kindergarten teacher and had taught in Farnam, NE. and Shenandoah, IA.

Dennis Knipping ('68) of Oxford, NE. passed away in May. He was a teacher and coach at Oxford from 1969 until his death. He was recognized as the Omaha World-Herald "Favorite Teacher Winner" in 2000. He was active in many local and educational orginazations.

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Mary Ann Boerner Kreifels ('69) of Syracuse, NE. passed away in October. She was a retired teacher and was active in many organizations.

Mary Meisinger Kroese ('50) of Rawlins, WY. passed away in February.

Word has been received of the death of Ronald Kroll (attd. '51) of Katy, TX. in March of 2001. Ron was an executive of various large companies, including Airstream Travel Trailers and Trans World Services. He was on the Presidents Safety Council, the first chairman of the Recreational Vehicles Institute and a member of the American Society of Automotive Engineers and the International Society of Automotive Engineers.

Winnona Boatman Kuticka ('34) of Burlingame, CA. passed away in August.

Marjory Lavely (attd. summers '30s-'40s) passed away last October in Omaha.

Robert Leahy, a former Peru resident and friend of the college,

passed away in February. He was a World War II veteran. After the war, he was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers. He moved to California in 1955 and was a civil engineer for 30 years. He resided in Sacramento, CA.

Eva Arnold ('41) of Tulsa, OK. passed away in April. After moving to Tulsa in 1956 Eva worked for the Social Security district office and later transferred to the Department of Interior until her retirement in 1981.

Genevieve Steutevme Livingston ('42) of Nebraska City, Neb. passed away in June. She was owner and manager of Livingston Clothing Store in Nebraska City. Her husband, Gerald, attended Peru in 1943.

Word has been received of the death of Bertha Heikes Manche ('62) of Sabetha, KS.

William J. Maness ('54, masters '61) of Glenwood, IA. passed away in May.

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Clear water

Combine this with the new water distribution system installed on campus a couple of years back and those on campus will now have access to clean water 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"While not having highquality water may not seem like such a big deal to most people, it really is a big deal for those who regularly use PSC's water," Propst said.

"From the college's perspective, we won't have to replace appliances like water heaters so often. We and the students are really excited about this improvement," he added.

In the summer of 2001, the college made $1.5 million in improvements to student housing in the Centennial Complex. All of this work was financed by revenue bonds from dorm profits and didn't come at the expense of Nebraska's taxpayers, Propst explained.

Electrical enhancements

About five years back, a new campus electrical system was put into place at a cost of about $1 million. This included replacing some electrical wiring dating back to the 1920s.

Several hundred thousands of dollars have gone into improvements to the T.J. Majors Building, the major educational facility on campus.

The Campus Services Building improvements involved renovating a 90-yearold building and adding on sufficient space to help centralize campus operations. The roughly $2 million project was critical to the efficient operation of such areas as mechanical, security and others.

The Hoyt Science Hall Building Project completed not that long ago (January 2002) was a huge step forward for Peru State. It marked the first new academic space added on the PSC campus since the mid- l 960s when the Jindra Fine Arts Building became a part of the Campus of A Thousand Oaks.

"This was a big step in the right direction for Peru State. We now have a superb science facility with the addition and renovations completed for over $4.2 million.

"Also, not all of the money spent on this building came from the state," Propst continued. "There were also Peru State College Foundation monies and some college-generated funds used."

New library opens

The new library, which officially opened on April 17, is housed in the nearly centuryold building which formerly served as the chapel and old gym and housed campus operations and the art department, among others.

Efforts have now switched to transforming the former library in an academic resource center. When this project is completed, likely next spring, the combined cons tru c ti on expense for both buildings will total about $6.9 million.

Also going on right now are the finishing touches on the first phase of a $1.4 million Eliza Morgan Residence Hall renovation. No state tax dollars are being used for this work.

Of all of the improvements, millions of dollars were generated by the college, and still more funds came from students and donors.

Not all news positive

While this article focuses on improvements, it wouldn't be complete without addressing the financial challenges which the college is facing.

Officials are anticipating a five percent enrollment decline due to projected significant

tuition increase for 2003-04 (a 14. l percent increase was subsequently approved) and reductions in both full-time and part-time staff (PSC has experienced four budget cuts in less than two years). There will be no on-campus undergraduate courses offered this summer due to budget restraints.

This academic year, PSC has been faced with just short of $1.5 million in cuts, including $125,000 not specifically as state aid. The college has eliminated a number of positions in administrative, professional, clerical and faculty. There have also been many dollars cut from the operational side of the budget.

Prior to the cuts, Peru State was slated to receive $7 million in state aid. It operates on an overall budget of over $16 million which also includes revenue from tuition, fees, room and board, and more.

300 degrees

The College grants about 300 degrees over the course of the year. Considering Nebraska's population of 1.8 million, each citizen pays a little over $3.50 to support the College, according to Propst.

PSC's Fall 2002 enrollment stood at roughly 1,700, includ-

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ing 950 students on campus.

"Peru State has historically been a strong teacher education and business college. Add to this the growing areas in criminal justice and graphic arts and that shows signs for progress. Financially, we're in the same position as everyone else is (in terms of public colleges and universities in Nebraska)," Propst said.

Evidence of increased confidence in the College and its mission are probably the main reasons why there hasn't been much talk about the possible closing of Peru State due to tough economic conditions.

Every time negative publicity takes place it hurts the college's enrollment, impacts its ability to hire people, and also takes time to bring back donors, according to the vice president.

Continued support needed

"We need the community's support and active participation. We know they (area residents) have our best interests at heart. We just need to see them here. We need people to come see Peru State as it is now and not as they remember it to be. Come give us a look. You'll see a vibrant and vital college," Propst concluded .

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Maxine White Marshan ('35) of Boulder, CO. passed away in March. She was active in the United Methodist Church there in various capacities. She furthered her education at Iliff School of Theology, Claremont School of Theology, Garrett Theological Seminary, and Duke University Divinity School, and was the author of three publications.

Margaret McKnight ('35) of Auburn, NE. passed away in January. She was a member of the National Wildlife Association and an active conservationist.

Velma Fulton McMullen ('31) of Lincoln, NE. passed away in May. She was a retired teacher and had taught in the Lincoln Public Schools for 25 years.

Fay Bryan McVey ('38) passed away in Wauneta, NE. She taught for several years after graduation.

Ron McVey ('89) of Eagle, NE. passed away in April. He was a salesman for United Rentals in Lincoln and was an avid golfer, and left behind a wife and young son.

Wilbur "Bill" Meinen (attd. '41-'42) passed away in March in Carro11, IA.

Dr. Edwin Meyer ('63) passed away in April. He had been superintendent of the Chichester School District near Philadelphia, PA. Since 1999, and has also served schools in Wisconsin and Iowa.

Eugene Miner ('38) of Sidney, IA. passed away in March. He was retired from the Iowa Conservation Service. His wife is the fonner Mary Murphy ('38). Son, Stephen ('73) and wife, the former Elizabeth Dyke ('71) live in Cunningham, KS.

Rena Burgess Naumann ('16) of Omaha passed away in March.

Mary Jean Nehrig ('68) passed away in February in Omaha. She was a retired teacher.

Ivan Newton ('35) of Omaha passed away in February.

Janice Krueger Niedfeldt (attd. '50) of Columbus, NE. passed away in March. She taught in rural schools for a short time and later helped her husband in their business. Sisters Jean Niedfeldt (attd. '50) lives in Falls City, NE. and Joan

Niedfeldt (attd. '55) lives near Shubert, NE.

Alphadeen Campbell Norris (attd. '37) of Kearney, NE. passed away in November. She was a teacher and worked with special needs children and adults.

Lucine Duey Oestmann ('49) of Johnson, NE. passed away in November. She was a retired teacher. She taught for 41 years in elementary schools and ended her career teaching at Nemaha Valley Schools where she taught fourth grade.

Walter Parks ('47) of Lincoln, NE. passed away in November. He was ass.ociated with several schools in Nebraska including Ord, Scottsbluff where he was superintendent from 196619 81, and retired from the Weeping Water Public School in 1985 where he also served as superintendent. His wife is the former Dorothy Moody ('46).

Velma Leber Pelton ('34) of Beatrice, NE. passed away in December. She was a teacher and also worked at the Formfit Company before retiring in 1976. She was active in many organizations in Beatrice.

Lena Koehler Plager (attd. '26) of Elk Creek, NE. passed away in January.

LaVern Poppe ('51) of Beatrice NE. passed away in May in Fairbury. The former Bobcat football player was in private business in Nebraska and Kansas for many years, and worked at the Beatrice State Developmental Center and at a nursing home in Hebron. LaVern was a former Mayor of Odell NE. and was very active in civic groups. His wife is the former Ruth Lovitt (' 50).

Loretta Stortenbecker Portz ('81) of Red Oak, IA. passed away in February. Lori taught school for a time and later was the advertising manager for the Red Oak Express. She also served as the executive director of the Red Oak Chamber of Commerce, and was active in many organizations. A sister, Marsha Biaggi ('82) lives in Nebraska City, NE.

Thelma Beutler Pratt ('51) of Osage Beach, MO. passed away in June. She was a former water aerobics instructor.

Louise Dugger Priefert ('66) of Fairbury, NE. passed away in October. She was a retired elementary teacher.

Betty Simpkins Quackenbush ('47) of Clatonia, NE. passed away in October. She was a

retired nurse assistant.

Ruth Cowell Reed ('29) of Auburn, NE. passed away in December. She taught school for a short time before her marriage. She was active in her church.

Clara Stites Reimers ('29) of Nebraska City passed away in June. She served as the welfare director for Otoe County for many years. Her daughter, Joan Vrba ('54) resides in Convent Station, N.J.

Hilka Helmrichs Rippe ('67) of Odell, NE. passed away in February. She was a retired teacher.

Constance Bright Rodaway ('31) of Unadilla, NE. passed away in December. She was a retired teacher.

Francis Rose ('53) of Williamsburg, VA. passed away in May of 2002. His wife is the fo1mer Shirley Koch ('51).

Vera Huff Schach ('44) of Portland, OR. passed away last July. She worked for Meier and Frank Department Store for over 30 years.

Jean Moss Schulte ('46) of Syracuse, NE. passed away in November. She was retired from OPPD, and was active in several organizations in Syracuse.

Word has been received of the death of Rand R. Schumaker ('60) of Omaha.

Viola Cooper Shallenberger (cert. '36) of Nebraska City passed away in November.

Fred Shestak ('31) passed away last October in Rapid City, S.D. He dedicated 42 years in the field of education. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, the former Maxine Sears ('50).

Willard "Bill" Shumard ('35) of San Mateo, CA. passed away in March. He was employed in the field of public recreation, and helped establish recreation agencies in the northwestern states. He and his wife, the fo1mer Dorothy Cawthorne ('37) were significant leaders in public recreation, and Bill retired in 1981. He was active in many civic organizations and in PSC's Northern California Alumni chapter.

Marijane Siegner of Vancouver, WA. passed away in October. Her husband, Vernon, was head of the School of Applied Arts and Technology at PSC from 1961 to 1973. Her daughters Jodi ('73) lives in Los Angeles, Calif. and Meg lives in

Herndon, VA.

Mary Harlan Smith (attd. '34) of Phoenix, AZ. passed away in April.

Margaret Spitznagel Spitz ('68) of Everett, WA. passed away in November. She taught for 40 years in rural and public schools.

A.E. "Jack" Staples ('45), a member of the World War II Navy V-12 program at Peru State, passed away in late December. He was active in PSC's Northern California alumni chapter.

Word has been received that James Stoltz ('52) of Eugene OR. passed away in July 2002.

Geraldine Jones Straw ('54) of Humboldt, NE. passed away in February. She was a retired teacher and her 46 year teaching career included three years at Peru State College as a supervising teacher for the elementary grades. Her son, Bill ('68) and wife Judy (Holt '70) live in Humboldt.

Vera Brngmann Sugden ('63) of Tabor, IA. passed away in January. She was a retired school teacher and had taught in Fremont and Mills Counties in Iowa for 20 years.

Wallace Sugden ('32) of Oak Park, Ill. passed away in October.

Geneva Miller Symonds (' 46) of Council Bluffs, IA. passed away in January. She was an elementary school teacher and had taught for 42 years in schools in Iowa. She retired from the Council Bluffs system in 1983.

Bill Uhri ('68) of Verdon, NE. passed away in May. He was a teacher and had winning bands in Stromsburg, Plainview and Waverly (NE.). He also played in dance bands. He worked for a time in California and returned in 1986 and worked in construction. Family members include Robert Uhri ('67) of Stella, NE. and Carolyn Rottman ('63) of Thedford, NE.

James Waddle (attd. '50) of Omaha passed away in May. Jim served in the Air Force for 12 years and later worked at Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Merna Boddye Ward ('72) of Fairbury, NE. passed away in March.

Mildred Hoppock Warner (attd. '20s, degree '53) of Farragut, IA. passed away in October. She was a retired elementary school teacher, and had

taught for over thirty years in the elementary school in Farragut..

Grace Watkins ('63) of Falls City, NE. passed away in March. She was a retired teacher and was active in many organizations in the Falls City area.

Kay Rasmussen Weakland ('61) of Beatrice, NE. passed away in October. She was a retired special education teacher and had taught in the Beatrice Public Schools for 33 years. After retirement she continued to substitute teach and was active in many local organizations.

Katherine "Kate" Welsh ('68) passed away last December in Portland, OR.

Betty Collin Wharton (' 42) of Edmonds, WA. passed away last September. She was a retired elementary school teacher and had taught for the Seattle School District for over 20 years. She was active in several organizations and enjoyed traveling with her family.

Marlene Nelson Whitaker ('59) of Auburn, NE. passed away in January. She was employed as a real estate broker for Granneman Agency.

Anna Winsor ('29) of Fort Dodge, IA. passed away in February.

Frieda Woitzel ('26) of Greenwood, NE. passed away in May. She was retired after having taught at Ashland High School for 33 years. She was also the Librarian from 1950-1971. Her sister, Greta Woitzel Schuelke ('34) lives in Greenwood.

Monta Thomas Wolford ('31) of Northboro, IA. passed away in January.

Oma Williamson Workman (attd. '23) of Humboldt, NE. passed away in April. She taught school for three years and then became a housewife.

Ruth Graves Wunnenberg (two-year '38) of Beatrice, NE. passed away in January. She taught school for a short time and then was a government inspector and machinist at the Dempster Manufacturing Co. in Beatrice.

Marvin Wuster ('58) of Washington, IN. passed away in April. He was a chiropractor.

,Walter Zink ('66) of Sterling, NE. passed away in April. He was a retired teacher and funeral director of Zink Mortuary. He also owned Zink Hardware.