Alumni - FHSU Magazine Summer 2012

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M A G A Z I N E

SUMMER FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 2012

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Volume 14, No. 3 SUMMER 2012

INSIDEFHSU MAGAZINE

CAMPUS NEWS4 Hammond’s 25th anniversary party5 Women golfers claim MIAA championship Dr. Fred Ruda ’68, ’71, lost to auto accident6 Alumnus is national honoree for CPA exam excellence7 Bronze sculptures dedicated at FHSU 9 HALF CENTURY CLUB FEATURES10 Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science: FHSU offers fertile ground for growth12 FHSU a perfect fi t for KAMS 14 Life as a KAMS & FHSU student Custer Hall: Home away from home15 KAMS: Parents’ perspectives16 Research opportunities abound at FHSU!18 Activity is a way of life International fl avor19 Here. There. Or Fort Hays State?

20 ATHLETICS

21 FOUNDATION 22 TIGER NOTES

28 ALUMNI CALENDAR

FHSU MAGAZINE

Production StaffDebra Prideaux ’86, ’92, Publisher Kent Steward ’02, EditorKurt Beyers, Copy Editor Mary Ridgway ’99, Creative DirectorMitch Weber ’81, PhotographerDr. Cheryl Hofstetter Duffy ’84,

Guest Writer Amber Barratt, Student Guest Writer Jacinta Carter, Student Guest WriterKendra Callihan, Student Guest WriterColleen Pennington, Student Guest WriterRenee Simon, Student Guest WriterLinda Thomasson, Student Guest Writer

FHSU Magazine is published three times a year (Fall, Spring, Summer) by the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. Subscriptions are by dues paying membership in the Alumni Association with the exception of the Homecoming issue, which is complimentary to all FHSU alumni. Bulk postage paid at Fulton, Mo. – Permit No. 38.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the FHSU Alumni Association, One Tiger Place, Hays, KS 67601-3767.

ADVERTISING: For 2012-13 advertising rate cards and placement information, contact the FHSU Alumni Association via e-mail, [email protected], or call 785-628-4430 or 1-888-351-3591.

© 2012 All rights reserved. Views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official position of Fort Hays State University or the Alumni Board of Directors.

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ON THE COVER

The Kansas Academy of Math and Science provides a unique environment for exceptional students to learn in and creates new life experiences and friendships that will be remembered for many years to come.

The cover was designed by Jared Schiel ’02, the FHSU Foundation’s director for athletic development, communications and marketing.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Hammond’s 25th anniversary party

A public party in the Quad on April 20 celebrated the achievements and successes of Fort Hays State University, its faculty, staff and students over the 25 years of Dr. Edward Hammond’s presidency.

The highlight was the Ed Hammond look-alike contest, judged by Bob Lowen, former director of University Relations, and Mary Hammond, the president’s wife.

Victor E. Tiger, FHSU cheerleaders, the Tiger Debs, university musicians, balloons, inflatables, photo displays, posters, cake, ice cream and a keg of root beer were also on hand. He began his tenure in April 1987.

The 25 years have seen a doubling of enrollment from less than 6,000 to more than 13,000 this spring; more than $124 million in major construction; millions more in improvements in technology, equipment and faculty that have expanded FHSU’s reach from western Kansas to the rest of the world; educational partnerships in China and Taiwan; and numerous achievements by students and faculty.

‘Giants’ of Africa on display at Sternberg MuseumEvery continent has its own story to tell, and hundreds of millions of years ago, Africa was the

perfect habitat for one of nature’s most ferocious creatures. “Giants: African Dinosaurs” opened at Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History on Saturday, March 10, and will run until Aug. 5.

In expeditions to Niger and Morocco, Dr. Paul Sereno’s team discovered and named several dinosaurs that will be on display. “Jobaria,” a 70-foot-long plant-eater; “Suchomimus,” a fish-eating dinosaur with huge claws and a sail on its back; and the skull of a huge T. Rex-sized meat-eater, “Carcharodontosaurus,” are a few of the displays.

“Giants” provides clues to the mystery of how shifting continents affected dinosaur evolution.Besides new and unusual dinosaurs, Sereno’s team stumbled on the world’s largest crocodile,

the 40-foot-long “Sarcosuchus,” dubbed SuperCroc.“Giants” is courtesy of Project Exploration and Sereno, University of Chicago paleontologist and

president and co-founder of Project Exploration. Sereno is the author of several books and stories in “National Geographic” and “Natural History” as well as the subject of many documentaries.

Project Exploration, a non-profit science education organization, works to ensure that communities traditionally overlooked by science – particularly minority youth and girls – have access to personalized experiences with science and scientists.

Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from October to March and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday from April through September. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4 to 12, and $4 for FHSU students with valid ID.

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College of Education and Technology receives Student Philanthropy Award

Each year, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators honors prominent higher education and student affairs leaders, programs and initiatives for contributions and impact in the field. Fort Hays State University’s College of Education and Technology received the Student Philanthropy Award for the “Our Americas Project.”

Faculty members from the College of Education and Technology at FHSU spent the last two summers in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, working with non-English-speaking elementary school students in an effort to improve the quality of instruction of English and technology.

“By increasing the students’ ability to speak English and their computer skills, they have a better chance of finding employment in the food and hotel industry along the beach resort areas of Puerto Vallarta,” said Dr. Robert Moody, assistant professor of advanced education programs.

“Currently, they live outside the community in Volcanes, which is close to the mountainous jungle areas where few jobs exist. Many of the homes are constructed of scrap materials recycled from the local dump, have no running water, indoor plumbing or electricity, and the school they attend can’t afford to hire an English-speaking teacher or anyone with current technology skills,” he said.

Students and faculty are working collaboratively to make a demonstrable and tangible impact on improving rural Mexican children’s quality of life and by sharing and transferring knowledge, expertise and experience through networking and learning.

Dr. Fred Ruda ‘68, ‘71, lost to auto accident

Dr. Fred Ruda, professor and chair of Fort Hays State University’s Department of Technology Studies, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 8

on U.S. Highway 56 west of Dodge City. Dr. Ruda’s career was long and

distinguished. He began employment at Fort Hays State University in January 1973 before being granted tenure and appointed chair of the Industrial Arts Department (later renamed the Department of Technology Studies) in July 1979.

He was promoted to assistant professor in 1976, associate professor in 1979 and professor in 1985. Ruda’s intent was to step down as chair in June and return to full-time teaching duties for the 2012-2013 year.

Among his numerous awards distinguishing him as a leader in his field, the International Technology Education Association recognized him in 2003 with a Williams J. Wilkinson Meritorious Service Award, and in 2009 he was named a Distinguished Technology Educator – one of their highest honors bestowed by his profession on those whose contributions include longevity and dedication.

He held two FHSU degrees, a B.S. in industrial arts in 1968 and an M.S. in industrial arts in 1971. He also earned an Ed.D. in industrial arts in 1977 from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. Ruda was a life member of the FHSU Alumni Association and served on its Board of Directors from 1983-86.

He is survived by his wife, Sherrill, with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage; a daughter, Karrie (Ruda) Millershaski ’06, Montezuma; a son Troy, Thornton, Colo.; and four grandchildren.

Memorials have been established with Holy Family Elementary Catholic School, 1800 Milner, Hays, KS 67601, and the FHSU Foundation, P.O. Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601 in Ruda’s name.

Women golfers claim MIAA championshipWomen golfers claimed Fort Hays State’s first-ever MIAA Championship in the 2012

season. The Tigers edged Missouri Western by one stroke at the conference championship tournament to bring home the crown. It was the third conference championship for women’s golf at FHSU after it won the regular season and conference tournament crowns in the final year with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Members of the team included seniors Jordan Nixon, Kiley Johansen, Samantha Nielsen, junior Carmen Thompson and freshman Samantha Hobson. Nixon earned All-MIAA honors for her play throughout the season and she joined Thompson on the MIAA All-Tournament Team.

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Retirees honored Ten retiring faculty and staff of Fort

Hays State University were honored May 1 at a luncheon in Memorial Union.

Dr. Garry Brower, associate professor of agriculture, joined the FHSU faculty in 1976 as an assistant professor of agriculture.

Dr. Kathy Dale ’86, assistant dean for professional services in the College of Education and Technology and an assistant professor of advanced education programs, joined FHSU as an assistant professor of educational administration and counseling in 2004.

Dr. Robert Howell, associate professor of technology studies, began his career at FHSU in 2000 as an assistant professor.

Dr. Stephen Kitzis, professor of psychology, joined the FHSU faculty in 1994 as an assistant professor.

Tom Kuhn ’75, ’83, director of personnel services, joined FHSU in 1999 as the university’s personnel director.

Linda Sanko ’73, ’78, assistant professor of nursing, came to FHSU in 2005 as a visiting assistant professor of nursing.

Mary Kay Schippers ’77, ’81, instructor of mathematics and computer science, began as an FHSU faculty member in 1983 on a part-time basis. She became a full-time instructor in 1987.

Dr. Evelyn Toft, professor of modern languages and chair of the Department of Modern Languages, began her FHSU career as an assistant professor of Spanish in August 1986.

Dr. Chuck Wilhelm, professor of communication disorders, began his career at FHSU as the director of speech pathology and audiology in 1969.

Dr. Rick Zakrzewski, professor of geosciences and chief curator of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, joined the faculty in 1969 as an assistant professor of geology.

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personnel services, joined FHSU in 1999

instructor of mathematics and computer

member in 1983 on a part-time basis. She

professor of modern languages and chair of the Department of Modern Languages, began her FHSU career as an assistant professor of Spanish

career at FHSU as the director of speech

joined the faculty in 1969 as an assistant

Alumnus is national honoree for CPA exam excellence

Seth Albin, CPA, a 2005 and 2007 graduate of Fort Hays State University, was honored with a reception in March at the university’s College of Business and Leadership for his accomplishment as a winner of one of the 10 Elijah Watt Sells Awards issued by the American Institute of CPAs for 2010.

The award was announced by the AICPA earlier this year. About 90,000 people took the test that year, said Dr. Charles Gnizak, professor of economics, finance and accounting at FHSU.

“I’m very thankful I had the opportunity to attend FHSU. I’ve greatly benefited from the high quality educational experience FHSU provided me,” said Albin. “I hope this award reflects positively on FHSU as well as the countless faculty, friends and family members who took a personal interest in my life. Above all, I hope that I am able to honor God with all aspects of my life, including this award.”

Albin is the chief financial officer at Exacta Aerospace, Inc., a leading supplier of high precision aerospace parts and assemblies. Prior to Exacta, he was a commercial loan officer with Commerce Bank focusing on the manufacturing sector. He has also worked in public accounting with Kennedy and Coe’s manufacturing group.

Albin graduated summa cum laude from Fort Hays State University in 2005 with a B.B.A. in accounting. He also earned an M.B.A. in accounting from Fort Hays State in 2007. He was a 2001 graduate of Quinter High School.

Dr. Avi Kempinski passes awayOn Sunday, May 13, 2012, the Fort Hays State University family

lost a teacher, colleague, and friend. Dr. Avi Kempinski, associate professor of German in the Department of Modern Languages, passed away.

Dr. Kempinski was born Feb. 1, 1959, in New Jersey. He held a Ph.D. in German studies from the University of Michigan, a Master of Library Science from Rutgers University, an M.A. in comparative literature from Pennsylvania State University and a B.A. in philosophy with a German minor from Alfred University, Alfred, N.Y.

He joined Fort Hays State University in August 2006. Among his many duties, he led the German program for six years, teaching beginning level language classes to advanced literature and cultural classes.

Besides teaching, Kempinski actively fostered immersion of students in German culture through the German Club by playing German scrabble, at German movie nights, and in presentations engaging both students and community members.

One of his outstanding accomplishments is an academic partnership with the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, which includes both student and faculty exchanges. It brings students from Germany to Fort Hays State and has provided dozens of FHSU students with a unique, once-in-a-lifetime study-abroad experience. In 2010 Dr. Kempinski was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Grant, which enabled him to teach in Germany in the summer of 2011.

With his constant devotion to his teaching and research, he broadened the minds of his many students, expanding their view of the world and creating intercultural and international friendships that will keep his vision alive.

A fund has been set up by Dr. Kempinski’s family to promote academic and cultural exchanges. Donations can be sent to the FHSU College of Arts and Sciences, 600 Park St., Hays, KS 67601, 785-628-4234, or directly to the fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, Calif., 92123. The phone number for inquiries is 858-279-2740. The website is www.jcfsandiego.org.

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Scottish Rite Masons rededicate Herndon Clinic as a RiteCare® facility

Bronze sculptures dedicated at FHSUTwo new pieces of bronze statuary now grace the Fort Hays State University campus and

were dedicated by their donors in May. Both “The Jester” and “Birth of a Physicist” were installed April 23.

Victor Issa’s “The Jester,” a life-size depiction of the European character of the same name who was employed to tell jokes and provide general entertainment for monarchs, was installed in front of Malloy Hall as a welcoming token to fine arts students and visitors to FHSU.

“The Jester” was donated by the Lusk Foundation in memory of William “Bill” Lusk ’39, ’39, an alumnus of FHSU. For decades, the Lusk Foundation has contributed to FHSU by providing both gifts and service

and has remained a prominent figure in the minds of students and faculty alike. Lusk, an economics major at FHSU, graduated in 1939.Janet Murfin, Lusk’s daughter, donated the sculpture as an indication of how much FHSU

meant to her father. “We decided to make a donation to FHSU because my dad spoke so fondly of his days at Fort Hays and all the wonderful people he met there,” Murfin said.

“Birth of a Physicist,” a bronze sculpture created by Tim Chapman, president and CEO of the FHSU Foundation, was commissioned and donated by Drs. Lou and Harriet Caplan, Hays, retired FHSU faculty members. It was placed on the courtyard wall between Tomanek Hall and Forsyth Library.

Both are strong supporters of public art, so it was natural they wanted local artist Chapman to produce a piece for public display at FHSU.

L to R: Marla Staab, FHSU's Herndon Clinic clinical coordinator, Don Hamilton and Timothy Fowler.

Scottish Rite Masons from the Valley of Salina, Orient of Kansas, rededicated the Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Fort Hays State University as a RiteCare® facility to help children communicate. The Kansas Scottish Rite Foundation first dedicated the Herndon Clinic as a RiteCare® facility in 2008, pledging $10,000 a year to the clinic to provide therapy for children who otherwise would not be able to afford care. Funding was increased to $15,000 in 2011.

In a ceremony April 11 in Albertson Hall, the clinic’s home on the FHSU campus, Timothy Fowler, a 32nd-degree Mason and the executive secretary of the Valley of Salina, read a proclamation rededicating the clinic as a RiteCare® facility. The Herndon Clinic is operated by the Department of Communication Disorders at FHSU.

Fowler, from Solomon, and Don Hamilton, Salina, a 33rd-degree Mason who is almoner for the Valley of Salina, also made a special presentation of $1,000 from the Knights of St. Andrew, an organization within the Scottish Rite designed to get new members involved.

The final act in the rededication ceremony was unveiling a handsome bronze plaque in the Herndon Clinic marking the clinic as a RiteCare® facility.

RiteCare® is the name chosen by the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., for the philanthropy of providing funding for the care of children with disorders in speech, language, hearing or combinations of disorders.

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FHSU radar plays central role in monitoring solar stormWhen the biggest solar flares in six years were making news and causing concern around the globe in March, a facility at Fort Hays State

University paid dividends. That is the SuperDARN radar array on FHSU grounds southwest of Hays. “Essentially,” said Dr. John Heinrichs, chair of FHSU’s Department of Geosciences, “it’s a Doppler weather radar that looks at the highest levels of the atmosphere.”

While being interviewed, Heinrichs was monitoring data in real time from the effects of the solar winds on the ionosphere. “In fact,” he said, “I’m looking right now at the SuperDARN plots and we can see where the effects are strongest.” That morning, that was north of Alaska, where there was a strong “anti-cyclonic rotation” (clockwise) in the ionosphere over Alaska and a strong counterclockwise rotation over Iceland.

“Our location was chosen because we are right in the middle of the United States,” monitoring the upper atmosphere from Alaska to Iceland. “It turns out that the places showing the most activity today are right in the beam field of the Fort Hays State radar,” he said.

The Fort Hays State antennas were constructed in 2009 and 2010 on a site at the northeast corner of the intersection of Golf Course Road and 210th Ave. Each of the two low-power, high-frequency radars has a total of two dozen 56-foot poles that support wire antennas over 42-foot gaps. The FHSU radar facility is funded as part of a National Science Foundation program called MSI, or Mid-Sized Infrastructure.

“Fort Hays State is definitely contributing to a major international effort to monitor the effects of these storms,” he said. “And the fact is we can get real time data now. We can actually watch as it happens. So we’re having a direct effect in the study of these storms and their effects on earth.”

Layne Krizek named Torch Award winner

Layne Krizek, Hays, was recognized May 11 as the recipient of the Torch Award as the outstanding graduating senior from the Class of 2012 at Fort Hays State University. Krizek received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, summa cum laude, at Commencement May 12.

The announcement of the Torch Award came at the annual Graduate and Faculty Brunch, sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association. The Pilot Award for outstanding faculty member and the Navigator Award for outstanding faculty advisor also were announced.

Dr. Jill Arensdorf, associate professor of leadership studies and chair of the FHSU Department of Leadership Studies, was the Pilot Award recipient, and Cole Engel ’07, ’07, ’09, instructor of economics, finance and accounting, received the Navigator Award as outstanding faculty advisor.

In announcing the Torch Award winner, Dr. Marcy Aycock ’84, president-elect of the FHSU Alumni Association Board of Directors, quoted a faculty member who said Krizek held numerous leadership positions in departmental and college organizations, became a licensed insurance customer service representative with the state of Kansas while still a full-time student, and was a member of the 2011 national championship financial planning team.

Pilot Award winner Arensdorf was nominated by five students, said Aycock, one of whom described her as

L to R: FHSU President Edward Hammond with Pilot Award winner Dr. Jill Arensdorf; Navigator Award winner Cole Engel; and Torch Award winner Layne Krizek.

“a proactive and caring instructor as well as guide during my FHSU career. She is very positive and supportive, extremely enthusiastic, and is very knowledgeable in regard to assisting students in the degree process.”

Engel, the Navigator Award winner, was introduced by Alex Hendee, Roeland Park junior and vice president of the Student Government Association. Navigator Award candidates are nominated, interviewed and selected by graduating seniors. Hendee quoted one nominating senior’s praise of Engel: “Mr. Engel is actively involved with my class selection process … and double-checks to make sure I am taking classes in the right order and on time. He also is constantly checking with me on how my classes are going. His door is always open to any student with a question.”

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Leo Lake ’57, ’61, PresidentHalf Century Club

The Half Century Club, including graduates of 50 years or more and retired FHSU faculty and staff, has a history of giving scholarships to worthy students. This past year has proved to be a major year for scholarship donations.

The HCC Board of Directors began over a year ago searching for a way to recognize the leadership of President Edward Hammond over the past 25 years.

The board recognized that Dr. Hammond had provided leadership for Fort Hays State University, in Kansas and throughout the world, but also had provided leadership to the Half Century Club and had always made himself available for HCC meetings. Recognizing that Dr. Hammond has been awarded numerous plaques, crystal and other forms of recognition in the past, it was finally determined that the board

HALF CENTURY CLUB

Another successful year was had by all!

would see if members would donate for a special scholarship.

The members took on this task. When the 2012 spring reception arrived, HCC members had contributed $2,500 ($100 for each of Dr. Hammond’s twenty-five years at FHSU) for a special scholarship, which was presented to an outstanding student, Braden Dreiling, Hays, at the reception.

Beyond the $2,500, additional funds were donated for the traditional HCC annual scholarships, but the best news came when we also had enough to enable HCC to endow a Dr. Edward Hammond Scholarship with the Foundation in the president’s name. That scholarship is now open for contributions from alumni and friends to increase the fund and allow for a major scholarship or scholarships to be given every year.

Donations can be sent to the FHSU Foundation, P.O. Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601, marked for the Dr. Edward Hammond Scholarship Fund. We urge all alumni as well as friends of Dr. Hammond to contribute to this fund. What an easy way for alumni and friends to say thank you for his many years of service to the university.

The HCC also awarded six other scholarships. The recipients will be invited to join the club and be recognized at the fall Homecoming HCC Luncheon and Induction Ceremony

The Half Century Club will welcome the graduating Class of 1962 for induction this year. We would enjoy having as many as possible join us for the HCC luncheon at the Memorial Union on Friday, Oct. 5. President Hammond will be present to welcome each member of the 1962 class to the Half Century Club.

Phone your friends from 1962 and encourage them to join you for Homecoming festivities, Oct. 4-7. We will have time for you to visit, renew friendships and make new friends.

Twilla Wanker ’57, Holly Ranch, Texas, will assume the duties of HCC president for the coming year at the close of the luncheon.

It has been a pleasure working for the Half Century Club and with the Board of Directors. Your efforts this year have shown the respect past graduates (or the past generation) still hold for Fort Hays State.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your president.

The Half Century Club presents a check to Braden Dreiling, Hays sophomore, in honor of the newly-established Dr. Edward Hammond Scholarship.

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Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science: FHSU offers fertile ground for growth By Kent Steward ‘02, DirectorFHSU University Relations Director

The Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which began on the FHSU campus in the 2009-2010 school year, has now blossomed with its second graduating class.

“I sowed the seed,” said Dr. Donald Norwood, a retired teacher, professor and administrator who lives in Lenexa. “Jerry helped cultivate it. Fort Hays State University harvested the crop.”

“Jerry” is his next-door neighbor and fellow educator, Jerry Magliano, a professor and administrator at Johnson County Community College. “The only reason KAMS exists is because of a guy named Don Norwood,” Magliano emphasized.

The inspiration for KAMS came from a visit the two men made in August 2000 to a math and science academy that was being established at Northwest Missouri State University. “It was such an enthralling experience,” Norwood recalled. “We thought that if Missouri can do it, Illinois can do it and Texas can do it, then Kansas deserves it.”

Norwood said studies showed that the United States was lagging behind other nations in math and science achievement. Fifteen other states had already created academies, and the two educators concluded that Kansas had the same need.

Similar to those other states, KAMS was created as a residential academy for outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across Kansas who were academically

talented in science and mathematics. The graduates, who live on the FHSU campus, receive a diploma from their home high school and also earn 68 hours of college credit.

Norwood and Magliano recruited former Kansas Sen. Nick Jordan to push for KAMS in the Legislature, with help from many others, including Senate President Steve Morris, R-Hugoton.

After one false start, a bill passed in 2006 to create KAMS. That legislation delegated to the Kansas Board of Regents the task of choosing an institution to host KAMS, and

outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across Kansas who were academically

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the Regents announced in December 2007 that FHSU had been selected as the home of the future KAMS.

Dr. Paul Adams, Anschutz Professor of Education at FHSU and director of the university’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute, led the team that created the winning proposal to host KAMS.

“FHSU’s mission is to serve western Kansas and Kansas as a whole, and we focus on leadership, service and innovation,” Adams said. “We knew high school students with that extra push or passion could help us achieve that mission.”

“Dr. Hammond played a large role in selling what we have,” Adams added.

FHSU President Edward Hammond had been a member of the Legislature’s Advisory Committee on Mathematics, Science and Innovation that studied the need for enhanced education in Kansas.

“KAMS has helped to close the gap by identifying the best and brightest high school math and science students in Kansas and immersing them in an exceptional learning environment,” said Hammond.

Adams said FHSU’s size proved to be a major factor in its selection to host KAMS.

“Our science and math faculty, not just the administration, were committed to KAMS, and FHSU is surrounded by a nurturing community,” Adams said. “It was also significant that FHSU was big enough to provide a world-class learning opportunity and yet small enough so that no one gets lost.”

“FHSU was just the right size, and President Hammond provided the necessary support,” Norwood agreed.

Magliano also cited Hammond’s determination and support as key reasons for why KAMS was created and why FHSU was chosen as the host university.

Norwood and Magliano both said they were pleased with the progress of KAMS but disappointed by a lack of adequate funding.

“For very little investment, we were able to create KAMS and retain our best and brightest,” Magliano said. “Most of the graduates from the two first classes have chosen to attend college in Kansas, including many who have chosen to stay at FHSU,

but my one major disappointment is the lack of financial support from the business community in Kansas. We did not want any qualified students to be turned away for lack of funding. Other than that, I think we’re on track.”

Norwood suggested it might be time to create an honorary ambassadors program that could be involved in dispersing information about KAMS and acting as fundraisers.

Professor Adams said that as he watched the second graduation ceremony on May 5, he was pleased to realize the students had seized the opportunities they were given.

“They engaged with faculty in creative endeavors, they enhanced the classroom experience for all their classmates, including many non-KAMS students, and they were successful in getting into the colleges of their choice,” he said. Finally, noting that many of the KAMS graduates had arrived from distant locations in Kansas, Adams added, “They now recognize what Fort Hays State has to offer.”

The KAMS Pioneers, the fi rst class.

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ACT/SAT preparation. He also organizes and administers the Kansas State Assessments.

“The kids look at me as the dad or the granddad,” Keller laughed. “They call Roger the mean uncle.” It’s not that Schieferecke is actually mean, mind you: It’s just his job to hold the students accountable – conducting grade checks, sending them to tutors, pushing them to do the best they can.

Ann Ryan-Noble ’05, KAMS financial administrator, manages the complexities of funding and payments, while Melissa Mayers, administrative assistant, serves as the first line of communication for just about everybody – students, parents, sending schools, faculty and staff. Rounding out the KAMS support system are Custer Hall Director Alex Shaw and the resident assistants for each wing of the students’ living quarters.

“We work together as a team, and even though we all have a job description, we all have to be willing to step up and take on whatever,” Keller said. Students with any kind of question or concern know that Keller’s and Schieferecke’s doors are always open. If one is busy, the other one is usually available. Schieferecke joked, “Some of the kids have even created a new name when they have to talk to Ron or myself: Ronger” – a conflation of first names (Ron and Roger).

That sense of openness and community within a demanding program prompted KAMS student Katie Goebel to claim, “For me, KAMS means more challenge and a bigger family.” Professors also contribute to the sense of welcome. Student Quentin Aker said, “I’ve talked to all my professors in their offices at one time or another. No problems.”

“Fort Hays State University is a community, and the KAMS program is an even stronger, smaller community within that community,” Keller said. “I don’t think the academy could be located anywhere better than here. We have total support from everybody.”

Thanks to its success, the Kansas Academy of Math and Science at FHSU is poised to expand even further. This fall Keller expects close to the maximum of 48 incoming students (up to 40 in-state and 8 national and international allowed).

For more information, visit the website at www.fhsu.edu/kams, email [email protected] or call 785-628-4690.

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“Going into its fourth year, the KAMS program has become exactly what we hoped it would be,” beamed Ron Keller, director of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science – commonly known as “KAMS.”

Some of the brightest high school students from across the state, the nation and even the world come to Fort Hays State University to complete their final two years of high school while simultaneously completing their first two years of college.

KAMS students live in Custer Hall and attend regular FHSU classes, taking 16-18 hours each semester. In addition to a challenging curriculum heavy in math and science – including physics, biology, geosciences, chemistry, geometry and calculus – KAMS students also broaden their scope through courses in English composition, history, leadership, oral communication and American government.

The academy offers a true college experience. Students study alongside traditional FHSU students instead of being separated into KAMS-only classrooms. The students complete the same projects and take the same exams as traditional physics or chemistry – or whatever – majors.

The academic immersion has already produced impressive results for students who might otherwise be bored or under-challenged in high school. “We took eight

kids to the state science fair, and at the same time, we had five other kids in Wichita presenting at the state science meeting,” said Keller. “So we had 13 kids presenting their research during the same weekend in Wichita.” Some went on to the international science fair in San Jose, Calif.

“The sky’s the limit for the KAMS students, and they’re finding that out,” Keller said. Some students earn well beyond the program’s 68 hours of college credit by the time they graduate. Extra hours come from advanced placement credits, dual credits earned before entering the KAMS program, and courses taken over the summer.

Keller and Roger Schieferecke ’95, ’98, KAMS associate director for student services, head up the staff and work most directly with the students. Both are based in Custer Hall, so students filter in and out of their offices throughout the day.

“We deal with about anything you can imagine,” Keller said. “I came in with an extensive background in public education, so over the years, I’ve seen pretty much everything that can happen.” Keller taught, coached and served as a principal for more than 40 years before coming to KAMS.

Schieferecke, with a background in higher education, primarily works with the students on their course schedules and ensures they meet high school graduation requirements. Beyond advising duties, he assists students with the college search and selection process, scholarship applications and

Pioneer class showing the 2012 KAMS Resolution in the State of Kansas House chamber.

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By Kendra Callihan, Student Guest Writer

Most students prepare for the next big step – into the college atmosphere and away from their parents’ regime – around the age of 18. Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science students, however, are the exception.

KAMS is a premier early-entry-to-college program for exceptional high school junior and senior students. Shaley White, 18, Eric Crook, 17, and Alec Weaver, 16, are three KAMS students whose lives emulated that of college students this spring.

White was enrolled in 19 hours, Crook had 21, and Weaver 18. The average college freshman usually takes 15. Crook said he usually studied at least 20 hours a week, while Weaver said he normally studied around 30. White’s weekly study hours averaged about 20, but she also worked 10 hours every week on campus as a student coordinator for the American Democracy Project.

They said they weren’t being challenged enough in high school, or their high school was too small to offer them more advanced

By Amber Barratt, Student Guest Writer

Leaving the nest at any age is a major change for most college students. Being an 18-year-old leaving home for the first time is not unusual, but what about a 16- or 17-year-old? This is the case for the students of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, who live in Custer Hall, near the other residence halls at Fort Hays State University.

Males and females live in separate wings. Two students share each room. Those are just the basics, but special measures and policies are in place to give the students a safe environment since most are minors.

A KAMS supervisor of some kind is always on duty. A “layers” system ensures safety. Along with the KAMS director, each wing has its own resident assistant, and a residential director lives with the students. Counseling for academics also is provided.

Alex Shaw, residential director for KAMS, shares responsibility with multiple staff members who are dedicated to supervising and assisting students.

Life as a KAMS & FHSU studentcourses. These students gain a lot of knowledge and responsibility by joining the program and living guardian-free, but they also sacrifice.

The KAMS curfew means being in the building on weeknights by 10:30 p.m. and in the gender-separated hallways by 11 p.m.; on weekends they have to be in the building by 11 p.m. and their hall by 1 a.m.

They are not allowed to attend any house parties, bars or other non-campus extracurricular activities, and they are required to alert their advisor any time they leave campus. Most free time is spent studying, participating in on-campus events and clubs, playing intramurals or hanging in their dorms.

“It’s been an opportunity to expand our world academically, culturally, politically and socially, and in every way has given us opportunities we didn’t have in high school,” said White.

“I got a good feel for high school in my first two years,” said Crook. “I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t a priority then. Now I’m more involved

Custer Hall: Home away from homeRoger Schieferecke ’95, ’98, KAMS

associate director for student services, also assists in supervising.

Morgen Smith, Holton, said she enjoyed her first year of living on campus. Smith said it was a major adjustment, but she enjoyed living on her own. “My favorite part about living on campus is the freedom. I enjoy being able to go out and walk around when I want to,” she said. “My friends and I will walk down to the sushi place or Semolino’s.”

Dallas Hyder, Olathe, also had to adjust to life away from home. “The biggest surprise to me about living away from home isn’t anything in particular, but it is truly how well I am doing at living away in general,” Hyder said. “I have adapted greatly and really begun to prosper in the new environment.”

Life at KAMS isn’t all work and no play; students have lounges and areas where they are allowed and encouraged to work together and socialize.

“Living away from home has been a really different experience for me. I’m an only child, so coming here was crazy,” said Katie Goebel,

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KAMS: Parents’ perspectivesLife as a KAMS & FHSU studentand dedicated because I enjoy it. I also still partake in some high school activities. In fact, I just got back from junior prom.”

White responded differently. “When you’re chosen,” she said, “you’re carefully selected because they believe you’re mature and able to handle the transition. People don’t realize how much we sacrifice, but you have to ask yourself if you’re satisfied with your high school experience or if you want more. I’ve grown more in college during my last two years than I ever would have in high school.”

These students go home only an average of two or three times each semester.

“I go home a few times each semester, but it’s four hours away, so it becomes difficult to keep up on studying if I stay a whole weekend,” said Weaver.

Despite the rigorous study required to maintain the mandatory 3.0 minimum GPA, these students would do it all over again without any reservations. They show exceptional maturity and dedication to improving their academics outside of the normal regimen.

Custer Hall: Home away from homeEl Dorado. “That wasn’t really a bad thing, though. The experience has been completely amazing, and I love having a huge ‘family’ now.”

“My favorite part about living on campus is getting to share my life with a bunch of people that, when need be, become the best support system I’ve ever had,” said Goebel.

KAMS students are also allowed to take part in many of the activities sponsored by Fort Hays State. “My favorite part about living on campus is the freedom to experience nearly any and all events that the college puts on, as well as the college culture I am surrounded by each day,” said Hyder.

Living away from home for the first year can be tough sometimes. Hyder said he misses his friends immensely and is always craving a home-cooked meal from his mom. “Nothing is quite as comforting to both my heart and stomach as those two aspects of my life at home,” he said. Smith said she feels the same way when it comes to being away from home, but FHSU has become her home away from home with a second family.

Photo right, L to R: KAMS Staff, Ron Keller, director, Melissa Mayers, administrative assistant, Ann Ryan-Noble, fi nancial administrator and Dr. Roger Schiefereicke, associate director for student services.

By Linda Thomasson, Student Guest Writer

Lisa Wright received a KAMS flier as her son Luke entered his freshman year of high school and thought to herself, “This has his name written all over it.” Luke agreed and thrived in his first year as a KAMS student. “He is challenged, and classes move at a pace that better suits his learning style,” said Wright.

“The KAMS program provides students the opportunity to excel in a competitive academic environment at the college level,” said Brad Goebel, whose daughter, Katie, also just completed her first year.

Parents praise the KAMS program for its strong emphasis in mathematics, science, engineering and research. Goebel noted that students have the chance to work with nationally recognized faculty on research projects normally reserved for upper-division college students. “Katie is working with Dr. John Heinrichs on the correlation between climatic factors and various diseases in Ghana,” Goebel said. Dean Schmidt and his wife, Teri, have enrolled two daughters in KAM. “We felt the challenge of taking college-level courses would help Katie and Rachel to achieve their potential more quickly,” Schmidt said. “Both have experienced unbelievable growth at FHSU and KAMS.”

Parents look to the KAMS staff as a support system for their children and appreciate that students are encouraged to pursue a variety of studies and interests not available in a traditional high school setting.

“The staff does a great job of supporting the kids so they have every opportunity to excel academically and become engaged on campus,” Goebel said. “The program offers access to extracurricular activities that would not be available to Katie elsewhere, such as playing in the university orchestra at theatrical performances and shadowing medical personnel performing surgical procedures.”

Parents find comfort in FHSU’s Public Safety Department. The KAMS dormitory is located above the University Police Department, and special security is in place.

“My wife, Cecilia, and I have very few concerns about our daughter’s safety on campus,” said Goebel. “Our sense is that the KAMS students are a tightly knit group and look out for each other. We believe that the campus overall is a safe environment for all students, including the KAMS students.”

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By Renee Simon, Student Guest Writer

Students in the Kansas Academy of Math and Science program at Fort Hays State University are exposed as juniors and seniors in high school not only to a higher level of education with top-notch professors, but also to research opportunities that would not be afforded to the average high school student.

In addition to intensive coursework expected of traditional college students, KAMS students often participate in specialized areas of research or projects related to their math and science courses.

Dr. Brian Maricle, assistant professor of biological sciences, teaches KAMS students in Principles of Biology, which includes both lecture and lab components. As with other KAMS professors, Maricle acknowledged a significant difference in the coursework KAMS students participate in as opposed to the curriculum typical high school juniors and seniors face.

“KAMS students take college-level classes in math and science. They are treated as college students and are given the opportunity to learn from scholars that have their doctorate in a specific discipline,” Maricle said.

Maricle currently oversees a study of the effects of ethanol toxicity on metabolism in plants, conducted by KAMS students Shaley White, Alondra Meraz and Nyasha Maforo. “Shaley, Alondra, and Nyasha are investigating how ethanol impacts certain enzymes involved in respiration and carbohydrate metabolism. They are finding some plants are more tolerant or sensitive to ethanol compared to others,”Maricle explained.

Another group of KAMS students Maricle instructs is investigating the physiological effects of salinity on saltcedar. Students Bliss Betzen and Cera Smart are finding unique results in their experiment – specifically, that native species adapt even better to saline habitats than saltcedar, a plant well suited for salty environments.

The students working on these special research projects presented posters about their research at a Kansas Academy of Science meeting in Wichita during the last weekend of March, an exciting opportunity that allowed the KAMS students to present their findings in a professional setting. Maricle said they represented FHSU well. “The judges were impressed when they learned they were meeting with high school students,” he said.

Dr. Keith Dreiling ’83, ’90, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, said the greatest difference his

Research opportunities abound at FHSU!

students experience is the amount of time allotted for homework. KAMS participants in Dr eiling’s Calculus I class do not receive class time to work on homework assignments as they might in high school courses.

Although his students do not typically work on specific research projects separate from class, Dreiling was recently approached by Joshua Hoover and Joseph Dougherty, two KAMS students, to work on a research project dealing with hyperbolic geometry. “We’ll be exploring to find out if the nine-point circle relationship is true in hyperbolic geometry,” Dreiling said, something that will be new to both him and the KAMS students, as none have worked in a research partnership like this before.

Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the FHSU Physics Department, teaches KAMS students – and traditional college students – a course called Engineering Physics I. Buffington’s students are currently working with laser biophysics, studying the ways in which lasers interact with human tissue. This specific area of research is an ongoing study conducted by Buffington in conjunction with his students. The professor has dedicated 12 years to this research topic and has worked with multiple students, including KAMS participants.

The professors expressed interest in the significant progress and positive benefits KAMS students gain from the program. At the ages of 16, 17, and 18, KAMS students are enrolled in the same courses that physics, mathematics and biology majors are enrolled in – and they are excelling at them.

Buffington stressed the benefit of the KAMS program. For talented high school students, he said, “Simply getting a head start in science and mathematics at a young age is a great way to start their professional education.”

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Activity is a way of life

International fl avorBy Colleen Pennington, Student Guest Writer

The Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science is a challenging transition for any high school student, but it is even more challenging for students from another country. This spring, KAMS had three international students: a high school senior from South Korea, a high school junior from South Korea and one high school junior from China. South Korean Soobum Kim learned about the KAMS program through the Horace Mann education company. For an international student, the language barrier is an added difficulty. To Kim, this has been the most challenging part. “Although I have learned English for about 10 years, I still feel some limitations of my English skills,” said Kim.

Kim’s favorite part about living in the United States, and in Hays in particular, is the warm and friendly nature of the townspeople. Coming from a big city in South Korea, a small Kansas city provided the welcome environment and relaxed education system that he was looking for.

KAMS provides students with a fast-track to college and with experiences that will prove useful in their future lives. Kim said this is the most rewarding part of studying at FHSU.

“I will recommend studying in the United States and at FHSU to other Korean students,” said Kim. “Through the KAMS program, I had great experience about real American culture as well as early college life. With these experiences, I think that the international students who graduate from KAMS program will do great jobs in their areas in the future.”

Kim himself illustrates this point. He has always aspired to attend Georgia Tech University, and after graduating KAMS this year, has been accepted. He plans to major in electrical engineering. His roommate at FHSU, Cole Mosier, will join him at Georgia Tech.

By Jacinta Carter, Student Guest Writer

High school students can easily build their résumés with their many school activities. But what happens when your final two years of high school are combined with your first two years of college? How involved can you be while living in a dorm, enrolled in an academic-intensive program designed for students who excel in math and science? Can you still be socially active? According to current and former Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science students, the answer is “yes.”

Spring 2012 KAMS graduate Shaley White said campus organizations gave her the opportunity to engage in activities, enhanced her experience and gave her “so much purpose at FHSU.” White was a student project coordinator for the American Democracy Project, was president of Custer Hall Council and a member of the Residence Hall Council, and was involved in the Christian Challenge Leadership Team. She said she “always felt very accepted.” She urged future KAMS students to find their “passion and invest in it.”

Recent graduate Tyler Clark was a member of the Student Government Association, Concert Choir, Tiger Claws, the United Methodist Center and Intel ISEF Research. He is still involved in many of these organizations as a traditional student.

White and Clark said their involvement on campus enhanced their experience in KAMS and allowed them to look forward to returning each semester.

L to R: KAMS student Jinho Jung, South Korea; Kansas Senate President Steve Morris R-Hugoton; and KAMS student Tengzhi Liu, China.

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L to R: KAMS student Jinho Jung, South Korea; Kansas Senate President Steve Morris R-Hugoton; and KAMS student Tengzhi Liu, China.

By Jacinta Carter, Student Guest Writer

Where to att end college is perhaps the biggest decision a high school senior will have to make. For some, the decision is as simple as who is offering the best scholarship. Others choose a college based on certain academic programs. For students in the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, this decision is even more difficult. Because these students build such impressive academic résumés through the program, they have the opportunity to attend such colleges as Syracuse University, Duke University and the Colorado School of Mines. Despite these potential educational opportunities, said Roger Schieferecke ’95, ’98, nine 2012 KAMS graduates chose to further their education by remaining at Fort Hays State University. Schieferecke is the associate director for student services at KAMS.

One reason many KAMS students stay at FHSU is the “excellent financial aid provided for KAMS graduates,” said recent graduate Whitney Hersh. A deciding factor for KAMS student Nyasha Maforo was the “small and close-knit community” at FHSU, an environment that larger universities cannot provide.

Strong academic programs also entice graduating KAMS students. According to Seth Gooding, FHSU boasts “one of the best” chemistry departments, and he chose to continue his education in Hays because the “professors here are actually interested in getting you involved and push you to try new things.” He also liked that FHSU does not make him feel like “just another number.”

Most of the KAMS students who have become traditional college students at FHSU found the transition from the KAMS program to college fairly easy. Hersh said the biggest difference between the two is that she is now able to have a job. Gooding likes having more freedom in college, as KAMS students have a dorm curfew, but he also recognizes, “without the KAMS experience, I would definitely not be where I am today.”

Though KAMS students have the opportunity to attend college anywhere in the United States, the strong professor-student relationships and significant financial assistance often close the deal for students who choose to be FHSU Tigers.

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ATHLETICSBaseball makes run at title

The Fort Hays State baseball team made its first-ever appearance in the MIAA Baseball Tournament championship game but came up short, falling to conference regular season

champion Central Missouri. The Tigers finished their year strong after a sluggish 2-10 start.

FHSU won 27 of its final 41 games to end the year at 29-24 overall and finished sixth in the regular season standings. Outfielder Ryan Busboom and relief pitcher Brett Macari were each named All-MIAA First Team, while outfielder Nash Smith earned second- team honors. Designated hitter Mace Krol and starting pitcher Shawn Lewick received honorable mention.

FHSU finished five games over .500 overall for the second straight year under two-year Head Coach Steve Johnson. FHSU was 28-23 in 2011.

Softball continues success

The Fort Hays State softball team pushed its run of consecutive 30-win seasons to five straight, ending the 2012 season at 31-19 under first-year Head Coach Erin Kinberger. FHSU nearly made the MIAA Softball Tournament

championship game for the second straight year, but came up one win short as it was one of the final three teams left in the championship field.

The Tigers finished third in the regular season standings. FHSU had six All-MIAA selections, led by starting pitcher/outfielder Maddie Holub and second baseman Taylor Nelson, who each earned first-team honors. Second-team selections included catcher Callie Wright and first baseman Adriana Wortley. Wortley was also selected as the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year. Honorable

mention selections included outfielder Amanda Vaupel and third baseman Chelsey Rottinghaus.

Holub also earned All-South Central Region honors after shattering the school record for strikeouts in a season with 306. She finished the year third in the nation in strikeouts per seven innings pitched (11.0). Holub threw the first no-hitter of her career in a 1-0 win at Northwest Missouri State on April 17, 2012. She struck out 10 or more batters in 16 of her starts, including a school record 16 three times.

Eigruber earns All-American

Anna Eigruber of the Fort Hays State track and field team was the only individual from the team

to compete at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships. Eigruber earned All-American honors in the long jump, finishing eighth, and was the MIAA indoor champion.

The Tigers sent six athletes to the NCAA Division II outdoor championships at the end of May. The two female representatives each qualified in the javelin, Makayla McPhail and Holly Brown. McPhail set a new FHSU record for the “new model” javelin when she won the MIAA Championship in the event. She threw a distance of 159 feet, 4 inches and holds the second-best throw in NCAA Division II this year heading into nationals.

The male representatives for FHSU were Mark Riordan in the long jump and triple jump, Tim McElroy in the hammer throw, Jordan Carlisle in the high jump, and Brett Ottley in the pole vault.

Men’s golf 4th at MIAA

The FHSU men’s golf team completed its season finishing fourth at the MIAA championships. Fort Hays State’s highest finish in a tournament was second at the Park University Invitational. The Tigers will be in their first full year under new Head Coach Cole Nondorf ’07 in 2012-13. Nondorf was one of the most decorated players at FHSU nearly a decade ago.

Tennis enjoys best MIAA fi nish

The FHSU tennis team completed its season with an overall record of 9-11 and 3-5 in the MIAA. The three wins in MIAA play were the most since FHSU joined the conference in 2006-07.

Four players earned All-MIAA honors, which included freshmen Brittney Ricci and Caitlyn Wark in singles play and freshman Camille Caron-Bedard and junior Laura Johnson in doubles play. Wark set a new FHSU freshman record for combined wins in singles and doubles with 33 and Ricci also had a great first year with 29 combined wins.

Basketball enjoys success

Fort Hays State men’s basketball ended the 2011-12 season at 19-9 overall and finished fifth in the MIAA at 12-8. FHSU made the semifinals of the MIAA Tournament, which it won last year, before getting knocked out by conference champion Washburn.

The Tigers had three All-MIAA selections, all seniors. Matt Simmons was a second-team selection and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors along with an MIAA All-Defensive Team selection. Karron McKenzie and Moses Dayee each earned third-team honors.

FHSU was in the national rankings for eight consecutive weeks and reached the Top 10 for the third straight year while leading the MIAA in attendance. FHSU reached at least 19 wins for the fifth-consecutive year under Coach Mark Johnson.

Basketball produces 20 wins

Fort Hays State women’s basketball enjoyed its first 20-win season since the 2005-06 season, and first under Coach Tony Hobson, in 2011-12, finishing 20-9. The Tigers finished fifth in the MIAA with a record of 12-8 and made the MIAA Tournament.

FHSU had three All-MIAA selections. Sophomore Katelyn Edwards earned second-team honors, freshman Kate Lehman earned third-team honors, and senior Crista Bechard earned honorable mention.

Lehman was also selected to the MIAA All-Defensive Team. This was the best season under fourth-year Coach Hobson.

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FOUNDATION

This fall marks the third year for Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS), the premier residential program for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in math and science. Considerations for acceptance into this elite program require the students to have a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT score of 1590. Students also must maintain a 3.0 GPA and live in Custer Hall. Currently, KAMS accepts 30 Kansas students and a total of eight national or international students per year.

Though tuition, fees, and books are provided to the students for up to 68 hours of college credit during the two-year program, KAMS students, like others, are left with choosing student loans, hoping for grants, or paying out-of-pocket to finish their degrees at the institution they choose. However, to help alleviate some of the financial burden, a scholarship fund has been established to assist KAMS graduates who choose to further their education post-KAMS at FHSU.

Whitney Hersh joined KAMS from Seaman High School in Topeka. She was a member of the KAMS Pioneer class, first to graduate in May of 2011, and decided to continue her education at FHSU.

“If it weren’t for the KAMS scholarship, I’m not sure if I’d be going to college right now,” said Hersh. “With the KAMS scholarship, it pays for my tuition and books, so I only have to pay for room and board.” Hersh said that her decision to attend FHSU was due solely to the KAMS program; otherwise, she would have most likely attended Washburn or the University of Kansas because of they are closer to her home.

L to R: President Edward Hammond, KAMS Pioneer Whitney Hersh and KAMS Director Ron Keller

A KAMS fund has been established with the FHSU Foundation. For more information on how to support the KAMS program and help defray educational expenses to students such as Hersh, contact the Foundation toll free (888) 628-1060 or visit the web site at http://foundation.fhsu.edu.

Scholarship helps KAMS graduate transition to FHSU

With the Cornerstone Campaign at an end, the Fort Hays State

University Foundation thanks all of the FHSU Family who

participated in this highly successful endeavor. At the 2012 President’s

Dinner on June 8, the fi nal totals were announced. With the goal of the

campaign set at $60 million, the Foundation was proud

to convey that $68,743,800 was successfully raised.

Again, thank you for helping us reach the goal.

L to R: FHSU Foundation President Tim Chapman and Campaign Chairs Donna ’77, ’83 and Ed Stehno

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CLASS NOTES1960s

Terry Claycamp ’69, ’70, Hays, was named a director of the Hays Board of Realtors and MLS.

Gloria Dizmang ’65, Palmdale, Calif., was elected to the Palmdale Water Board, which she serves as vice president.

William Jones Jr. ’67, Garden City, completed requirements for a pilot’s license in October 2011.

Marjorie (Weber) Knoll ’69, Hays, was recognized at FHSU for 30 years of service.

Loren Pepperd ’68, Manhattan, was elected as mayor of Manhattan in April.

John Propp ’67, Fairlope, Ala., retired after 39 years in the insurance industry.

Daniel Rice ’66, ’68, Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service at FHSU.

Larry Smith ’68, Topeka, was hired by the American Tax Service in Topeka as a tax preparer.

1970s

Sam Atherton ’70, Cherryvale, retired as assistant manager of Rural Water District 12.

Daryl Carswell ’75, Hays, was recognized for 30 years of service at FHSU.

Mark Eberle ’78, ’83, Hays, was awarded the Outstanding Researcher Award at FHSU.

Gilbert “Steve” Gonzales ’79, Hays, was appointed to the Fort Hays State University Foundation Board of Trustees.

Tad Hardy ’79, Baton Rouge, La., was promoted to director of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Bill Havice ’77, ’79, Clemson, S.C., received the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Lockette/Monroe Humanitarian Award.

Duane Herrmann ’74, ’85, Topeka, was elected president of the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice Board of Directors.

Vallerie (McMurtrie) Karl ’74, Hays, retired in 2010 after 26 years of teaching in Hays USD 489 and has joined Habitat for Humanity as manager of Habitat’s ReStore.

Lynden “Lyn” Klein ’70, Hays, is the MLS president and HBOR president-elect of the Hays Board of Realtors and MLS.

Charles Krull ’72, Hays, of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, was honored for his performance in the third quarter of 2011.

Michael Mathes ’77, ’77, ’87, ’98, Topeka, was named 2012 Kansas School Superintendent of the Year by the Kansas School Superintendents’ Association.

Steve Paul ’77, Hays, co-owner of Paul-Wertenberger Construction, was recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Kansas for the company’s work on the Great Plains Dermatology building.

Burton “B.J.” Reed ’71, ’72, Omaha, Neb., was named senior vice chancellor for Academic and Students Affairs at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Steve Rome ’75, Hugoton, was elected to serve as District Three commissioner for the Kansas Corn Commission.

Linda (Peinter) Sanko ‘73, ‘78, Hays, assistant professor of nursing at FHSU, was granted tenure.

Daniel “Dan” Schippers ‘78, Victoria, retired from the Hays Medical Center Board of Directors.

Gregory Schwarz ’70, Leesburg, Va., has retired from service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Pamela (Schmidt) Shaffer ’70, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 30 years of service.

Ann (Dick) Staab ’71, Hays, co-owner and operator of Pioneer Photography, retired after 37 years.

Leon Staab ’71, Hays, co-owner and operator of Pioneer Photography, retired after 37 years.

Ronald Suppes ’72, ’75, Dighton, has been elected to serve as the District Two commissioner for the Kansas Wheat Commission.

Philip Toepfer ’74, ’91, Hays, was recognized for 30 years of service at FHSU.

Philip Walton ’79, Topeka, joined the John Maxwell Team as an independent certified coach, teacher and speaker in February 2012.

Ronald “Ron” Wente ‘73, Hays, retired from the Hays Medical Center Board of Directors.

Robert “Bob” Wertenberger ’77, Hays, co-owner of Paul-Wertenberger Construction, was recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Kansas for the company’s work on the Great Plains Dermatology building.

Errol Wuertz ’77, ’98, Hays, broker and owner of Heartland Realty of Hays, attended the National Association of Realtors Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

1980s

Shelley (Warren) Aistrup ’82, Manhattan, was named a 2012 Kansas Master Teacher. She is the principal of Northview Elementary School and College Hill Preschool in Manhattan.

James Anderson ’81, Chesterfield, Mo., serves on the Missouri Department of Economic Development Bioscience Industry Council.

Terry Bottorf ’83, Hays, retired as an ambassador from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.

Darla Braun ’85, ’91, Victoria, was promoted to senior vice president at the Bank of Hays.

Curtis Brungardt ’81, ’84, Hays, was recognized at FHSU for 25 years of service.

Christopher Crawford ’89, ’90, Hays, was recognized for 30 years of service at FHSU.

Denise (Orten) Denning ’80, ’81, Wichita, was appointed by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback to the Kansas State Board of Accountancy.

Chris Dreiling ’87, Victoria, was elected executive vice president of the Golden Belt Bank Board of Directors.

Keith Dreiling ‘83, ‘90, Hays, has been promoted to associate professor of mathematics and computer science at Fort Hays State University.

David Fleming ’80, Orange Park, Fla., is a commercial review appraiser at EverBank.

Stephanie (Casper) Grinage ’85, Shawnee, was selected for membership in the 2012 Leadership Kansas Class.

Laurie (Zimanick) Harwood ’84, ’11, Great Bend, was nominated for the 2012 Kansas Teacher of the Year award.

John Holub ’82, Hays, was named a director of the Hays Board of Realtors and MLS.

Vicki (Melkus) Johansen ’83, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service at FHSU.

Wesley Kottas ‘86, Lenexa, was hired by Federal Home Loan Bank, Topeka, as a project manager II.

Kendall Krug ’83, Hays, is one of 11 specialists statewide participating in KanLovKids which provides kindergarten through high school students with visual evaluations, specialized tests and other services and support.

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Doug Long ’85, North Platte, Neb., was inducted into the Nebraska State Trainers Association Hall of Fame.

Stanley Mayers ’81, Hays, was recognized by Golden Belt Bank for 10 years of service.

Kathryn (Eilts) Mitchell ’81, Hays, was appointed to the Kansas State Board of Accountancy by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

Patricia Nicholas ’81, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 30 years of service.

Dante Nickel ’89, Colwich, designed the new Irish mascot at Chapman USD 473.

Galen Pfeifer ’81, ’82, Hays, earned his certification in financial forensics as a financial forensics expert from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Diana (Facklam) Rankin ’82, Abilene, was certified as a Registered Play Therapist by the Association for Play Therapy.

Lane Sekavec ’87, De Soto, was promoted to Union Pacific Railroad’s regional manager hazardous materials.

Monte Selby ’89, Boulder, Colo., won a Grammy award for Best Children’s Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards for the hit song “Check Your Attitude.”

Lee “Ed” Smith ’84, ’85, Rio Rancho, N.M., of Edit House Productions LLC, was awarded “Platinum Best of Show” in the Creative Achievement in Cinematography category of the 2011 Aurora Awards competition for a documentary “Mulungwishi: A United Methodist Mission.”

Kim Stewart ‘81, ‘88, Hays, was named interim chair of the FHSU Department of Technology Studies.

Cheryl (King) Stone ’86, Kansas City, Mo., received the Traditions in Excellence Honor Cadre Award from the North Kansas City School district for outstanding service as a sign language interpreter.

Chaiwat Thumsujarit ’83, Hays, professor of art and design at FHSU, co-designed the catalog for the National Council on Education for Ceramic Artists 46th Conference in Seattle, Wash.

Thomas Wierman ’81, ’83, Wichita, was appointed executive director of the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies Inc.

1990s

Bryan Bennett ’99, Hays, assistant professor of political science at FHSU, was granted tenure.

Kevin Berens ’93, St. Francis, was appointed to the Kansas Sentencing Commission by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

Les Brown ’93, ’95, Hays, was elected vice president of the Golden Belt Bank Board of Directors.

Kami (Legere) Collins ’94, Madison, Miss., was named a C Spire Wireless business account executive for the company’s business-to-business market in central Mississippi.

Jeff Crispin ’99, Pratt, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Chandra Daffer ’98, Hays, was hired as assistant director of First Year Programs at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, Neb.

Eric Dechant ’93, Hays, was honored by S&W Supply and Warehouse Inc. for 10 years of service.

Kurtis Dinkel ’90, Victoria, retired as a Hays Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador.

Terra (Ryan) Eck ’96, Andale, was selected to serve on the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.

Brian Flax ’93, ’99, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service at FHSU.

Christina (Braun) Garrison ’98, ’01, Hays, was hired as an outpatient therapist to provide services to adolescents, adults and families, as well as group therapy.

Josh Gooch ’97, ’99, Hutchinson, accepted the position as head football coach for the Ellsworth Community College Panthers, Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Rita (Raatz) Hauck ‘91, Hays, was promoted to professor of technology studies at Fort Hays State University.

Cindi (Schmitt) Hollerich ’92, Tipton, was promoted to retail office supervisor for the Tipton branch of Central National Bank, Junction City.

Corrina (Orr) Hudsonpillar ’98, Hays, was recognized by Nex-Tech Wireless for five years of service.

Michelle Jones ’99, ’01, Hays, was recognized for one year of service by Nex-Tech Wireless.

Mary (Johansen) Martin ’91, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.

Tom Matukewicz ’97, Dekalb, Ill., accepted the defensive coordinator coaching position with the University of Toledo Rockets football program, Toledo, Ohio.

Jason McCullough ’99, ’01, ’05, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service at FHSU.

Rose (Stephens) McFarland ‘95, Hays, was hired as the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs girls basketball coach.

Colin McKenney ‘91, Valley Center, has been promoted to executive director for Starkey Inc.

Janette (Dreiling) Meis ’93, Hays, retired as a Hays Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador.

Denise (Goscha) Mogg ’93, Mission, was named nursing director with St. Luke’s Neuroscience Institute, Kansas City, Mo.

Kenton Olliff ’97, ’00, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.

Suzan Patton ’92, Pratt, was named superintendent of Pratt USD 382.

Jason Pavlu ’96, Ness City, accepted the 2012 Summit Club Award from Simpson Farm Enterprises for reaching both an increased growth of 15 percent in Apache sprayer sales from 2010 to 2011, and for finishing among the top tier of Apache sprayer dealerships in North America.

Brandon Prough ’93, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Jesse Rohr ’94, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Management program.

Travis D. Rozean ’99, Hays, was appointed by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback to the Information Network of Kansas.

Chad Ruder ’99, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Management program.

Debra (Schuler) Schaben ’91, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 30 years of service.

David Schneider ’96, Pardeeville, Wis., was named senior manager at the Associated Bank branch in Madison.

Stacey (Jungel) Seibel ‘92, Hays was re-elected to the Hays Medical Center Board of Directors.

Karrie Simpson-Voth ’96, ’99, Hays, co-designed the catalog for the upcoming National Council on Education for Ceramic Artists 46th annual conference in Seattle, Wash.

Gina (Lomax) Smith ’90, Ellis, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.

Howard “Andy” Tincknell ’96, ’07, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service at FHSU.

Matthew Wallerstedt ’95, Colorado Springs, Colo., was named linebackers coach at Texas A&M, College Station.

Angela Walters ’99, ’00, Hays, was promoted to associate professor of informatics at FHSU.

Amy (Zollinger) Wasinger ’93, ’99, Hays, was named the West Region’s “I Make a Difference” Teacher of the Year for 2012.

Christa (Giebler) Weigel ’99, ’99, Victoria, was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award at FHSU.

Gerard Wellbrock ’90, Hays, received the 2012 Hod Humiston Award for Sports Broadcasting.

Les Wilkerson ’95, ’95, Holton, serves as imagining territory manager for Scil Animal Care Company, Gurnee, Ill.

Christopher Yohe ’98, Salina, is a community executive at Simmons First National Bank.

Lanee Young ‘95, ‘96, ‘01, Hays, has been promoted to associate professor of mathematics and computer science at FHSU.

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2000s

Seth Albin ‘05, ‘07, Wichita, is one of 10 recipients of the national Elijah Watt Sells Award, presented by the American Institute of CPAs for 2010.

Regina “Gina” (Cox) Anderson ’06, Hays, is executive director at High Plains Independence Inc.

Sarah (Feldt) Bartel ’05, Garden City, staff accountant at Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC, is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

Brett Behrends ’09, ’10, Great Bend, passed the certified public accountant exam.

Natalie Blair ’06, ’08, Salina, was appointed to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council.

Jennifer (Ruda) Brown ’03, Hays, was recognized by Nex-Tech Wireless for one year of service.

Christie (Patterson) Brungardt ’01, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.

Michael Brungardt ’03, Salina, was appointed to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council.

Jerad Busch ‘07, Dodge City, has been promoted to trust officer at Sunflower Bank and is a member of the wealth management team.

Kayla (Irvin) Casey ’09, ’09, St. Charles, Mo., is a staff accountant at Clayco Construction.

Patrick Casey ’06, ’09, St. Charles, Mo., was named assistant manager, soil conservationist, at USDA-NRCS-Plant Materials Center, Elsberry, Mo.

Jamie (Childers) Cornelsen ’05, Hays, is opening the Amazing Grace Preschool at Cross Point Church in fall 2012.

Abigail (Rhoades) Crandall ‘08, La Crosse, was hired as a workforce service specialist at KansasWorks.

Andrew Deaton ’03, Easton, was inducted into the Stanford Who’s Who for his 16 years of dedicated military service.

Anna Dechant ’09, ’10, ’11, Salina, was hired as a psychometrician at the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education for Salina USD 305.

Justin “J.J.” Deges ’00, Bogue, was recognized as the 2011 Field Agent of the Year by the Western Kansas Knights of Columbus Agency.

Jamie (Heiman) Dreher ’03, Hays, has completed the Certified Valuation Analyst certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.

Josh Dreher ’09, Hays, was promoted to vice president at the Bank of Hays.

Kyle Eckhart ’02, ’04, Portland, Ore, has been promoted to director of client services with the Cmedia advertising agency.

Aaron Enyeart ‘05, St. Joseph, Mo., has joined the Smith County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy.

Lynda “Lyn” (Beck) Fenwick ’66, Fort Worth, Texas, published Should the Children Pray? A Historical, Judicial, and Political Examination of Public School Prayer, Private Choices, Public Consequences, Reproductive Technology, and the New Ethics of Conception, Pregnancy, & Family.

James Gerstner ’09, Hays, was promoted to FHSU Foundation director of annual giving.

Tara (Pfannenstiel) Graham ’05, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Paul Hargett ’04, Hays, was honored by S&W Supply and Warehouse Inc. for five years of service.

Todd Haskell ’07, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Alicia (Donovan) Hering ’06, Hays, was recognized by Nex-Tech Wireless for three years of service.

Khanh Huynh ’08, Wichita, is studying with Robert Roeser, DO, at Newton Medical Center as part of the KU School of Medicine-Wichita Rural Preceptorship program.

Jon Kinderknecht ’07, Hays, has joined Kinderknecht Family Dentistry as an associate dentist.

Amy (Boyd) Klein ’01, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service at FHSU.

Michael Koerner ’00, ’05, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Nicholas A. Krehbiel ’02, ’04, Wamego, published The Lynchpin of Alternate Service: General Lewis B. Hershey and Conscientious Objection during World War II with the University of Missouri Press.

Mark Mahoney ’00, Olathe, head softball coach at Olathe North West High School, led his team to two 6A High School state softball titles in 2009 and 2011, was named Kansas Coach of the Year in 2009, the Midwest Sectional Coach of the Year in 2010, and honored with the Coach of the Year award nine times.

Amanda Maxfield ’03, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Justin McClure ‘00, Wichita, was inducted into the Butler Community College Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame as an emerging entrepreneur.

Melissa (Meier) McCoy ’09, Salina, serves on the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council and is chair of the Public Relations and Social Media subcommittee.

Len Melvin ’00, Hays, is a Hays Area Chamber of Commerce outgoing ambassador who has given time, talent and energy to the Chamber cause.

Jason “Jake” Mense ’02, ’05, Kansas City, Mo., was promoted to director of operations at the University of Phoenix.

Brandon Michaud ’09, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Ross Montgomery ‘05, Olathe, is the visual storyteller/creative director for the Alliance Christian Fellowship Church in Eagle River, Ala.

Kara (Kastens) Moore ’02, Hays, a marketing specialist, was recognized for her years of service to Golden Belt Bank.

Eric Norris ’04, Hays, was selected to participate in the 2012 Mountain Plains Library Association Leadership Institute in Estes, Colo.

Heather (Kisner) Offutt ’07, Hays, was recognized for five years of service by Nex-Tech Wireless.

Aubrey Peck ’09, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Dustin Pestinger ’08, Salina, was hired as project manager of the commercial division at Pestinger Heating and Air Conditioning and will be responsible for estimating commercial jobs.

Evan Pfannenstiel ’01, Hays, was recognized by Nex-Tech Wireless for one year of service.

Darin Reed ’05, Ellis, field agent at the Western Kansas Knights of Columbus, was ranked No. 1 out of 1,287 field agents throughout North America.

Leanna Roberts ’09, Hays, is the executive assistant to the president and CEO of the FHSU Foundation.

Michelle (Hertel) Schlyer ’00, ’08, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.

Bryan Schoepf ’07, Sylvan Grove, was promoted to loan officer at Bennington State Bank.

Jacqueline (Leiker) Schumacher ’05, Hays, participated in the 2012 Leadership Hays Program.

Richard Shanahan ’03, Washington, D.C., is the director of government affairs at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.

Jed Simpson ’01, Hays, accepted the 2012 Summit Club Award from Simpson Farm Enterprises for reaching both an increased growth of 15 percent in Apache sprayer sales from 2010 to 2011 and finishing among the top tier of Apache sprayer dealerships in North America.

Taylor Trogstad ’03, Collyer, has been named a permanent agent with Trego County Farm Bureau office.

Brian A. Weimer ’02, Hays, has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter professional designation from American College, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Cassandra (McDonald) Wilson ’06, Fort Morgan, Colo., was named executive director of the Morgan County Economic Development Corp.

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2010s

James Brungardt ’10, Hays, assistant operator with Midwest Energy, passed the National Electric Reliability Council certification test to become a certified system operator.

Adam Butler ’11, Solomon, works for Cargill Ag Horizons, Salina.

Ashly Frenzl ’10, Hays, of Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, passed the certified public accountant examination.

Phillip Gage ’10, Colorado Springs, Colo., graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Yoder.

Linyuan “Claire” Guo ’11, Xinzheng, China, took part in the national entrance examination for postgraduate of WuHan University to study teaching Chinese as a foreign language.

Ryan Herrman ’10, ’10, Salina, accounting associate at Kennedy & Coe CPAs, passed the certified public accountant examination.

Samantha McGuire ’11, Pratt, is a parts salesperson with Straub International.

Kathy (Andrews) Nordyke ’10, ’11, Republic, Mo., is the director of citizenship and service learning at Missouri State University, Springfield.

Rebecca Pfannenstiel ’10, ’10, Garden City, passed the certified public accountant examination.

Nikole Schroeder ’10, Colby, passed the certified public accountant examination.

Kylie Simpson ’11, Hays, is a receptionist/kennel manager at Hays Veterinary Hospital.

Klint Spiller ‘11, Hays, was hired as a sports writer for The Hays Daily News.

Thomas Zimmerman ’10, Walker, was named the January 2012 department supervisor Employee of the Month at Hays Home Depot.

BIRTHS

MARRIAGES

1990s

Chad ’99, ’03 and Tracy ’00, ’01 (Gottschalk) Dague, Hays, twin girls, Jenna Ray, Jan. 10, 2012, and Kaylee Ann, Jan. 11, 2012.

Lance ’96 ’01 and Shannon Hammond, Louisville, Ky., a girl, Grace Kay, March 11, 2012.

Tony and Jamie ’98, ’00 (Woods) Kinderknecht, Park, a girl, Jayla Elizabeth, Oct. 10, 2011.

Randy and Kristi ’94 (Melton) Lang, Hays, a girl, Camryn Joleigh, Oct. 19, 2011.

Frank and Renee ’98, ’99 (Dreher) Medina, Hays, triplets, two girls, Chloe Michelle and Olivia Grace, and a boy, Trey William, March 29, 2012.

2000s

Brian ’09 and Molly ’00 (Bircher) Aspan, Tulsa, Okla., a girl, Makenna Marie, March 6, 2012.

Brandon and Jami ’09, ’11 (Nelson) Bunger, Hays, a boy, Connor Michael, Aug. 31, 2011.

1990s

Troy Biladeau ’96 and Megan Avesing, Oct. 22, 2011.

Kerry Stewart ’95 and Amy Parks ’03, Oct. 10, 2009.

2000s

Hewen “Rock” Chen ’07, ’09 and Peiying “Carolina” Xing ’06, ’09, Oct. 2, 2011.

Addison Dauber ’09 and Susan Wasinger ’10, Aug. 27, 2011.

Jack Dennis and Jessica Torluemke ’04, ’04, Nov. 19, 2011.

Ben Gaeth ’09 and Mallory Prather ’08, ’10, June 18, 2011.

Andrew Hanvey ’06 and Jessica Tibbetts, May 21, 2011.

Neil Harding and Heather Brownlee ’09, ’09, Nov. 3, 2011.

Rhett Kaufman and Mary Wilson ’04, ’06, June 11, 2011.

Jon Kennedy and Erin Michaelis ’06, July 15, 2011.

Christopher Leeson ’03 and Kimberly Campbell ’02, Oct. 11, 2009.

Chad Mayer and Jami Tegethoff ’08, Oct. 10, 2009.

Ross Montgomery ’05 and Carisa Patrick, Sept. 9, 2011.

Jacob Nuss ’09 and Sarah Schinstock ’08, ’09, Oct. 10, 2009.

Dalton Nuttle and Emily Giersch ’08, Nov. 5, 2011.

Charles Ochs and Morgan Malin ’09, July 16, 2011.

Jeremy Owings and Charell Rous ’07, Nov. 28, 2009.

Joshua Ranker ’08 and Amy Hlad, Aug. 20, 2011.

Jarod Reddig and Tiffany Lovelady ’09, Aug. 6, 2011.

Ryan Ruth and Desiree Friess ’04, Oct. 10, 2009.

Tyler Schrant ’09 and Heather Dietz, Oct. 22, 2011.

Jay Simpson ’00 and Bekka Belau ’07, Sept. 18, 2009.

Lee Weber ’01 and Ashley Zeller, Dec. 31, 2011.

Chris Westerhaus ’07 and Kati Snelling, Nov. 5, 2011.

Daniel Williams ’08 and Haley Spicer ’09, Oct. 3, 2009.

Marty Windholz ’03 and Erin Sampier, Oct. 7, 2011.

Adam Woods ’06 and Whitney Hoffman ’09, July 30, 2011.

2010s

Kyle Crossland and Katie Waldman ’10, Aug. 20, 2011.

Jeffrey Dennis and Whitney Hubert ’11, June 25, 2011.

Riley Voth ’11 and Margo Sattler, Dec. 31, 2011.

Jerome ‘05 and Kaley ’09 (Lyon) Conner, Hays, a boy, Shane Leroy, Nov. 18, 2011.

Michael and Jaclyn ’02 (Leiker) Cure, Hays, a girl, Chloe Elizabeth, Nov. 14, 2011.

Justin ’00 and Susan ’06 (Oborny) Deges, Bogue, a boy, Paul McGivney, Oct. 20, 2011.

Dustin ’06 and Robynn ’03 (Stewart) Hickert, Hays, a girl, Stella Renee, Nov. 9, 2011.

Brian and Katie ’00 (Staab) Holecek, Shawnee, a boy, Brady Daniel, Jan. 7, 2012.

Dustin and Bailey ’07 (Evans) Ketterl, Junction City, a girl, Liliana Jean, Sept. 5, 2011.

Bill and Jamie ’02 (Helget) Liles, Hays, a boy, Austin James, Jan. 27, 2012.

Dane ’07 and Kayla ’04, ’06 (Martin) Lonnon, Hays, a boy, Mason Joshua, Dec. 30, 2011.

Chad ’01 and Erin ’01 (Weeks) Manning, Norton, twin girls, Carly Lynn and Avery Candace, Nov. 4, 2011.

Armando ’08 and Gina Navarro, Fort Worth, Texas, a boy, Roman Armando, Oct. 29, 2011.

Lance and Suzann ’00, ’03 (Wassinger) Pfeifer, Fredrick, Colo., a boy, Jonah Matthew, Nov. 3, 2011.

Kirk and Janelle ’04 (Bach) Robson, Ellsworth, a girl, Aleigh Jean, Nov. 2, 2011.

Trent ’02 and Brenda ’04 (Prewo) Rose, Colby, a boy, Andrew Michael, Oct. 22, 2011.

Bryan ’07 and Mellissa ’05, ’10 (Beyer) Schoepf, Sylvan Grove, a girl, Myka Ann, Feb. 10, 2012.

Nathan and Jill ’07 (Reinhardt) Stoughton, Russell, a girl, Kinley Janae, April 21, 2011.

Nathan ’02 and Jennifer ’02, ’04 (Noffsinger) Sullivan, Hays, a boy, Liam Paul, Jan. 30, 2012.

2010s

Kyle and Kelli ’11 (Culbertson) Shannon, Clay Center, a girl, Kennedy Renee, Dec. 10, 2011.

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IN MEMORY1930s

Ralph W. “Bill” Blattner ’39, Pittsburg, Dec. 7, 2011.

Elaine B. (Bitter) Eames ’36, Englewood, Colo., June 12, 2009.

Martha (Wright) Forney ’35, Fort Campbell, Ky., April 28, 2009.

George T. Gruver ’36, Scott City, Sept. 10, 2010.

Arthur J. Leas ’38, Hays, Jan. 11, 2012.

Shirley (Dawes) Rich ’38, Napa, Calif., March 15, 2012.

Kathryn M. (Harrell) Simpson ’37, Bozeman, Mont., Sept. 6, 2011.

Omer G. Voss ’37, Wilmette, Ill., Feb. 16, 2012.

1940s

Lawrence A. Bechtold ’47, Eastborough, May 12, 2011.

Edna (House) Boyd ’41, Medicine Lodge, Feb. 22, 2011.

Reva W. (Whorton) Brittain ’43, Ogden, Utah, April 6, 2010.

Lucille (Burke) Cundiff ’40, ’40, Aurora, Colo., Oct. 12, 2010.

Betty (Patton) Gingrich ’44, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 14, 2011.

B.E. (Reeves) Henning ’43, Wilcox, Ariz., April 2, 2010.

John S. Hoover ’47, Clearwater, Oct. 20, 2011.

Edna M. (Hill) Knox ’42, Green Valley, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2011.

Max M. Lowish ’49, Edgefield, S.C., May 19, 2010.

Robert W. Postma ’43, Port Townsend, Wash., Dec. 18, 2011.

Geneva S. (Schwindt) Rife ’43, Antigo, Wyo., Oct. 12, 2011.

William H. Stowell ’41, Phillipsburg, Feb. 19, 2012.

Lola M. (Nichols) Tidball ’41, Lucas, March 24, 2012.

Dorothy L. (Henry) Vernon ’48, Lander, Wyo., Nov. 22, 2010.

1950s

Gary Brack ’55, Lakewood, Colo., Oct. 7, 2011.

Donald Callaway ’57, Florissant, Mo., Nov. 3, 2011.

Merril F. Durr ’50, ’54, Hutchinson, Nov. 24, 2011.

Dale L. Ficken ’53, ’64, ’65, Hays, Jan. 27, 2012.

Derryl F. Goes ’56, LaSalle, Colo., April 9, 2012.

Georgia Hindman ‘58, Fort Morgan, Colo., Dec. 3, 2009.

Joanne (Dahlke) Johnson ’56, Phillipsburg, Dec. 10, 2011.

Shirley A. (Haney) Jordan ’57, Hays, Jan. 25, 2012.

William C. Kitchen ’50, ’51, Lawrence, Dec. 22, 2011.

LeRoy Leiker ’54, Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 9, 2011.

Donald J. Richmond Sr. ’52, ’61, Alma, Neb., Dec. 24, 2011.

John N. Schneider ’55, Dallas, Ore., Sept. 16, 2011.

Geneva (Barnard) Wheat ’55, Medicine Lodge, Oct. 29, 2009.

Willis Wright ’58, ’59, Mahomet, Ill., Aug. 23, 2011.

Daphne I. (McFadden) Yassir ’57, Chandler, Ariz., May 21, 2011.

Frances L. (Lore) Yest ’58, Hutchinson, May, 14, 2009.

1960s

Francis Acre ’60, Broomfield, Colo., Aug. 15, 2010.

Bethel B. (Burton) Amerine ’62, Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 8, 2011.

Myron J. Behnke ’65, Lyons, Nov. 13, 2011.

Vivian (Podshun) Biesmier ’68, Winfield, May 14, 2010.

William Byer ’60, Cimarron, March 27, 2012.

Mary J. (Glessing) Chlumsky ’69, ’78, Gallup, N.M., Jan. 30, 2012.

Nadyne (Schuvie) Copp ’64, ’70, Beloit, March 18, 2012.

Marilyn K. (Kaba) Daise ’68, Colby, March 4, 2012.

Helena M. (Wolleson) Duus ’66, Healy, March 14, 2009.

Kenneth J. Haas ’64, ’73, Hays, Nov. 25, 2011.

Robert Hammer ’62, ’64, Loveland, Colo., Nov. 20, 2011.

James A. Kennedy ’69, Rocky Ford, Colo., Dec. 31, 2011.

Ada T. (Hammer) Koop ’69, Ellinwood, Feb. 6, 2012.

Ruth O. (Brown) Maier ’61, Corvallis, Ore., Dec. 10, 2010.

Nadine V. (Robison) Martin ’65, Pleasant Hill, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011.

June J. (Carney) McClaren ’65, Kinsley, March 17, 2009.

Myrtice M. (Miller) McColm ’64, ’70, Liberal, March 18, 2011.

Flossie (Leighton) Perkins ’63, Pittsburg, March 11, 2012.

Zula (Hall) Reed ’61, Dodge City, Dec. 30, 2007.

Harold E. Rife ’67, Antigo, Wis., March 15, 2010.

Fred P. Ruda ’68, ’71, Hays, April 8, 2012.

Ruth E. (Davis) Schmidt ’64, Viola, July 21, 2010.

Cora A. (Shaffer) Sims ’67, Salina, Dec. 5, 2011.

Cynthia S. (Coen) Stephen ’67, ’69, ’74, Emporia, May 12, 2010.

Donald D. Stoner ’62, ’72, Hays, April 6, 2012.

Marjorie B. (Anderson) Thomas ’66, Longmont, Colo., Dec. 4, 2009.

Grace I. (Anderson) Tice ’63, ’70, Mankato, March 28, 2012.

George W. Turner ’61, Leavenworth, Nov. 8, 2011.

Ellen D. (Parsons) White ’67, Osborne, July 27, 2011.

Shirley A. (Williams) Williams ’67, Shell Knob, Mo., Sept. 8, 2011.

S. Alene (Renner) Yeradi ’67, La Crosse, Jan. 31, 2011.

1970s

Mary E. (Koch) Binning ’72, Atwood, March 18, 2011.

Robert H. Drees ’70, ’74, Salina, March 29, 2012.

Irene M. (Lubbers) Dreiling ’72, Wichita, July 6, 2009.

Kent L. Eneff ’78, Oklahoma City, Okla., Feb., 11, 2009.

Kathleen M. (Schnoor) Garwood ’74, Pocatello, Idaho, Jan. 30, 2012.

Opal Y. (Bisbee) Ingersoll ’73, Dodge City, Nov. 18, 2008.

Ruth L. (Doss) Lawrence ’70, Eudora, May 29, 2009.

George D. Martin ’70, Larned, Jan. 21, 2012.

Alene K. Meskimen ’76, ’97, Hays, Feb. 9, 2012.

Lillian L. (Kimming) Novak ’70, Wanaque, N.J., Nov. 15, 2011.

Gary V. Riedy ’72, Chapman, Jan. 29, 2012.

Pauline D. (Daniels) Shoemaker ’74, Larned, March 18, 2012.

Marsha L. (Brickley) Smith ’76, Plainville, Oct. 24, 2011.

Velda O. (Clark) Smith ’77, Goodland, April 12, 2011.

Carolyn (Keen) Wise ’74, White Hall, Ark., June 1, 2011.

1980s

Priscilla A. (Engle) Benignus ’89, Hoisington, Dec. 6, 2011.

Ralph J. Jones ’82, Concordia, Sept. 16, 2011.

1990s

Howard B. Peters ’97, Olathe, Feb. 4, 2012.

Sueellen K. “Sue” (Billinger) Pfeifer ’90, Hays, March 2, 2012.

Jason A. Willis ’94, Hays, Feb. 15, 2012.

2000s

Margaret A. (Annalise) Anderson ’03, Eatonville, Wash., Jan. 1, 2012.

Joanie M. (Kocab) Borell ’05, Basalt, Colo., Jan. 1, 2012.

Lindsey R. Miller ’07, ’10, Sublette, Feb. 9, 2012.

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For more information on how to get started, go to www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege or call 800-628-FHSU.

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Calendar 2012June

2 MIAA Tiger T-Bones Tailgate Party, Kansas City

4 Summer term begins

8-9 Alumni Board of Directors Annual Meeting, campus

15 Northwest Kansas “Let’s Get the Party Started” Event, Oakley

19 Capital Area Tiger Chapter Tiger Tuesday, Lawrence

26 Kansas City Alumni Chapter Meet & Greet, Overland Park

July

24 Kansas City Alumni Chapter Meet & Greet, Overland Park

31 MIAA Summer Gathering, campus

August

4 Harris Golf Tournament, Liberal

20 Fall semester begins

25 2012 Tiger Auction, campus

September

8 Alumni Leadership Institute, Robbins Center, campus

October

4-7 Homecoming Weekend 2012, Hays

4 Tiger & Friends Golf Tournament, Hays

Tiger Bonfire & Pep Rally, campus

5 Oktoberfest, Frontier Park

Half Century Club Luncheon & Induction, campus

Class of 1950/1960/Sigma Sigma Sigma Socials, campus

Alumni & Friends Awards Banquet & Reception, campus

6 5K Tiger Walk/Run, campus

Class of 1950/1960/Sigma Sigma Sigma Brunches, campus

Homecoming Parade, downtown Hays

Tiger Picnic, campus

FHSU vs. Lindenwood University football, campus

November

12-16 Media Tour, Kansas and Nebraska

For information on these or other upcoming events, call the FHSU Alumni Office at 785-628-4430, toll free at 1-888-351-3591 or visit www.goforthaysstate.com.

Oct. 4-7

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