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COFFEYVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
raven review
2012-2013
HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOR
CARL R. ICE
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
BRIANNA THORPE
ELLERMAN & WRIGHT
NAMED TO WALL OF HONOR
GRANT BACHURA
LARENE CESSNA SCHOLARSHIP
TOM DEVORE SCHOLARSHIP
NOTCH DAITA
CAITLIN SHEPARD
THOMAS OSBORN SCHOLARSHIP
CHARLIE RANKIN SCHOLARSHIP
MADESYN BRYANT
KATHERINE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
COOPER SMART
DALE CASTEEL SCHOLARSHIP
A NOTE FROM OUR
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Welcome to another edition of Coffeyville
Community College’s Raven Review. As I am
writing this, the College is busy preparing for
its 88 Spring Commencement ceremony. The first
th
graduating class of Coffeyville Community College in
1925 consisted of 14 students – 13 women and one
man. This year, 256 students are graduating, with
197 walking across the stage to proudly receive their
diplomas.
We are thrilled to welcome back CCC
Alumnus Carl Ice (Class of 1976) to deliver the
Commencement Address. Carl is originally from
Topeka, Kansas, and now lives in Texas. Football
brought him to CCC. He is now the President and
Chief Operating Officer for BNSF Railway. You may
read more about Carl Ice on page 5.
many of you will finally learn the history of our very
When I think about all of the students who
own Red Raven (page 4).
have graduated from this College over an 88-year
time span, the number of lives that have been affected,
the many success stories we know about (and I am
All of us have our own stories (myself
included), and I would love to hear yours. If you have
sure there are many more in which we do not) and
a story or information you would like to share with us,
the dreams which have been realized because of the
please feel free to send it to the President’s Office by
quality of education and training students received, I
e-mail at [email protected], or by telephone
am reminded, yet again, how important education is
(620-252-7115). I truly enjoy hearing from our
for people, how it can be taken for granted and how it
former students.
can positively impact a student in many ways – both
personally and professionally.
Coffeyville Community College’s faculty,
staff and administrators continue to work hard to
Today’s students are continuing the tradition
deliver quality education and training to our students.
of excellence established by CCC alumni so many
We know the College is very special. We plan to
years ago. As you read this publication, you will learn
preserve the tradition of quality and excellence CCC
about two new National Champions in our Track
established so many years ago. Your support is very
Program (page 14), the many awards Phi Theta Kappa
much appreciated. I sincerely thank you. I hope you
students have earned during the year (page 13) and
enjoy this 2013 edition of the Raven Review.
the success and respect our academic, technical and
sports programs continue to achieve. In addition,
President Linda Moley
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Putting Education First
Established
1985
CCC Foundation
The CCC Foundation was established in
and says, “I know that at the time, I was unaware of the
1985 to provide scholarships for students. Since
gifts I was given while at CCC. CCC helped me live my
that time, many generous donors have stepped up to
dreams and play football at Kansas State, and for that
endow scholarships in honor or memory of the true
I am grateful.” Tuttle also spoke highly of the impact of
“difference makers” in their lives. This year was no
mentors off the field, such as Barbara Jean Pendleton.
different as members of the Dean Pryor Track team
“She was the team’s biggest fan, and we stayed close
have also taken steps to endow scholarships this year.
for many years after I left CCC. She helped me to see
They have been successful in endowing scholarships
that it was my job to keep the dream alive as those
in memory of John Pusateri, Jerry Potts and are very
before me did. This community cared and embraced
close to endowing Robin Oliver’s scholarship. Team
it’s CCC players, and I want to be a part of carrying
members have contributed well over $200,000
that torch. So I give. Once a Raven, always a Raven.”
toward scholarships.
Others have stepped forward to
endow scholarships, as well. John Tuttle led
a campaign to endow scholarships in honor
of Skip Foster and in memory of Nolan Luhn.
He had previously been involved in helping
endow the Dick Foster Scholarship. These
three former football coaches touched
hundreds of lives during their time on the
CCC sidelines. Tuttle recalls his time at CCC
Members of the Dean Pryor Track Team are: (front row) Jack Fulghum, Abbas
Goudarzi, Larry Wagner, Coach Dean Pryor, Eddie Black, Delores Najera, Eddie Smith
(back row) Dr. Terry Powell, Chet Wilcox, Ron Stewart, David Ford, Chet Simpson,
Dudley Foster, Mike Nichols, Dr. Wendall Goodwin, Bill Justice, and Cale Hudson.
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DALE MISCH
Misch married the girl next door, literally. Ann Kirby Misch was Dale’s neighbor growing up, and they were married
in January of 1940. Ann holds Raven
history of her own as she was the first
homecoming football queen for Coffeyville College.
Misch drew the original Red Raven in
1946. His daughter, Janet Jackson, believes that Dale was inspired to create
something for the football team at the
time. Dale’s talent did not stop there.
Dale also created the logo for the Page
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t is only fitting that a native Coffeyville boy put pencil to paper
when it came time to create the
official Red Raven logo. Dale Misch was
born and raised in Coffeyville, Kansas,
and graduated from Coffeyville Junior
College in 1934 studying business while
in school. After CCC, he attended the
Chicago Art Institute for a summer. Returning home to Coffeyville, he went to
work fulltime as the company salesman
at Misch and Sons Printing Company.
Misch was the third generation to work
at Misch and Sons Printing Company started by his grandfather,
who emigrated from Prussia. Dale
and his twin brother Dexter began working in the family business
when they were 11 years old. Dale
continued working there until his
retirement at age 59.
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Milk Company and did beautiful wood
carvings in his spare time.
Dale and Ann had three children: Janet
Ann Misch Jackson of Fort Worth, Texas,
Steven Dale Misch of Estes Park, Colorado, and Jane Misch Rumolo of Casa
Grande, Arizona. Dale and Ann retired
to Estes Park, Colorado, in 1975. The
couple moved to Bedford, Texas, in July
of 2005. Ann passed away in 2009, and
Dale followed in 2011. Our hat’s off to
Dale for the gift of the Red Raven!
CARL R. ICE
T
he 2013 CCC Commence-
dent and Chief Operating Officer at
ment speaker was Carl R Ice.
BNSF Railway. Representing one of
A football scholarship brought
North America’s leading freight trans-
Ice to CCC. While here he earned his
portation companies, BNSF operates
Associate in Arts in 1976, and con-
23,500 miles of track in 28 states and
tinued his education at Kansas State
two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one
University. He was the recipient of the
of the top transporters of consumer
Pete Peltzer - Outstanding Offensive
goods, grain, industrial goods and low-
Lineman Award in 1975. While at Kan-
sulfur coal that help feed, clothe, supply
sas State University, he earned his bach-
and power American homes and busi-
elor degree in industrial engineering.
nesses every day.
He and his wife Mary have two children
and currently live in Westlake, Texas.
Ice began his career
in 1979 with the San-
Ice addressed students with an emphat-
ta Fe Railway as an in-
ic “Rave on Ravens” and encouraged
dustrial engineer. He
students to celebrate their successes
later held positions in
today. He asked students to think about
Operations, Finance
what life has in store for them and de-
and Information
cide how it will turn out.
Systems. In 1992,
he was promoted
“Know what your values are and make
to Vice President of
decisions that are consistent with
Administration and to
them,” said Ice. “When you do the right
Senior Vice President
thing, good things will happen to you
in 1999. In 2010, he
and to others.”
began his current role
serving as President
Ice has done just that. He is the Presi-
and Chief Operating Officer.
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When you do
the right thing,
good things
will happen
to you and to
others.
Cindy Ptacek
Operation: Show!
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Cindy (Paasch) Ptacek has taken joking around
only food bank. She performed with Holy Cow! at
to a whole new level! Her love for Improv
nationally recognized Improv festivals in Kansas City.
comedy has lead her to new heights since
In 2012 she joined an all-female sketch comedy group
leaving CCC. Cindy came to CCC as a Presidential
called Pretty.Funny. which has been described as “The
Scholar and was very active in theatre and Phi Theta
Carol Burnett Show meets the new millenium.”
Kappa. She graduated with her Associate in Arts in
2005. “She is super talented and one of the kindest
In 2012, Cindy took on a new intiative and co-founded
individuals you will ever meet,” commented her former
a non-profit for high school students called Seriously
advisor Bethanie Frank.
Playful. Seriously Playful produces Operation: Show-The Kansas City High School Improv League. Teams
Cindy pursued her Bachelor of Arts degree in
from area schools perform together every Sunday at
English with a minor in Theatre at Rockhurst
ComedyCity and receive training and coaching from
University. During this time, she also started her own
professional improvisers. “Seriously Playful brings
improvisation comedy troupe called Holy Cow!
students together and teaches them to collaborate,
In 2009, Cindy
solve problems, think on their feet, and gives them
returned to
greater confidence,” said Ptacek.
Rockhurst to
study nonprofit
“I helped start Seriously Playful because I love
leadership
improvisation. Doing this has given me a crash course
and joined the
in teaching, business and leadership,” said Ptacek. “I
AmeriCorps
would not be where I am today without Mark and
program at
Bethanie Frank. They inspired and encouraged me,
Harvesters,
and for that I am thankful. But most importantly, I do it
Kansas City’s
because I want to share it with the next generation.”
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Gene & Mereda Tucker
C
offeyville Com-
munity College honored
Gene and Mereda Tucker
at the annual Distinguished Alumni & Friends
Banquet on October 12,
attended Coffeyville
for two hours each day at
Community College and
Longfellow Elementary
were married March 18,
school. While at CCC,
1972. In 1977, the couple
Mrs. Zoschke took a spe-
formed Eagle Security
cial interest in Gene and
Services, and they have
greatly improved his read-
provided security for CCC
ing skills. He also took a
for the past several years.
conducting class from Mr.
2012. The Tuckers were
Each year, for the past 27
honored for their lifelong
years, the CCC Founda-
commitment to CCC and
tion has hosted the Annual
its students.
Scholarship Benefit and
Gene and Mereda were
both born and raised in
Coffeyville. They both
Jim Criswell. This allowed
him to work as the Road
Manager for the band The
Rising Sons.
Auction. Gene and Mere-
Gene and Mereda have
da have been actively
established scholarships
involved in all 27 events.
at CCC in memory of their
Mereda helps
nephew Mike White and
plan the event and
John & Linda Waggoner
volunteers to help
(Gene’s sister and broth-
decorate and set up
er-in-law). They have
the night, and Gene
endowed scholarships in
helps the auction-
memory of Mereda’s sis-
eers at the event
ter Emma White, as well
and raises his hand
as the Gene & Mereda
often throughout
Tucker Scholarship.
the night.
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The Tuckers are proud to
Tucker’s love for
support the Coffeyville
CCC goes back to
Community College
his time here as a
Foundation and the stu-
student, when he
dents who receive their
was the recipient of
scholarships. They know
a working scholar-
firsthand what a differ-
ship in 1967. This
ence education can make
scholarship allowed
in each person’s life, and
him to go to college
they are excited to be a
if he would work
part of that journey.
Wall of honor
The Coffeyville Com-
While at
munity College Wall
CCC, Wright
of Honor Committee
was recog-
paid tribute to College
nized for the
Retirees and offered
number one
Special Recognition
football book
to Nancy Wright and
(program)
Helen Ellerman for their
about the
outstanding contribu-
1990 Nation-
tions to Coffeyville
al Champion
Community College and
Red Ravens. their community. Each
year, current faculty and
staff nominate retirees
who positively impacted
the lives of students at
Coffeyville Community
College and the community. Nancy Wright
and Helen Ellerman
were the honorees at
the 2012 Wall of Honor
Retiree Recognition
dinner.
Nancy is a
lifetime member of the
Montgomery
County Fair
gives women wonderful
her retirement 25 years
Association that pro-
opportunities. Nancy is
later. At the time of her
duces the Inter-State
married to Larry Wright
retirement, Helen was
Fair and Rodeo each
and her children are
the Director of Financial
year. She has served on
Cari Redden and Cami
Aid.
the CRMC Foundation
Large.
Board for seven years
and held the position
of President for three
Nancy Wright arrived
years. In addition, she
in Coffeyville in 1966.
has volunteered for the
She first started at
hospital auxiliary for the
Coffeyville Community
last six years. Nancy is a
College in 1969 and
member of the Midland
worked as a journalism
Theatre Foundation
instructor until 1972.
Board. She is very ac-
She returned to CCC in
tive in the First United
1986 as the Public Infor-
Methodist Church and
mation Director under
is a member of the state
then CCC President, Dr.
leadership team. She
Dan Kinney. She retired
is also involved in the
in 2003.
PEO Sisterhood, which
Helen Ellerman came
ing her second term on
to Coffeyville in 1975
the USD 445 School
with her husband Don,
Board and has been on
when he was hired by
the selection commit-
CCC as an Economics
tee at CCC, for nursing
Instructor. Helen did
school candidates. She
not start her job at CCC
enjoys traveling with
until October of 1978,
her husband. Helen and
when she was asked to
Don have one daugh-
write an instructional
ter, Sarah, who lives in
brochure for night class
Alexandria, Virginia, and
instructors. She was
works at the Depart-
then encouraged to take
ment of Commerce in
a position in the Finan-
Washington, D.C. cial Aid department. She
remained there until
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Helen is currently serv-
Raven Nation
WHERE ARE THEY TODAY
Daniel Myers
Nicole Santorella
Daniel Myers grew up in
Nicole Santorella came
Coffeyville and attended
to CCC to study theatre.
CCC in 1960-61. A member
She graduated in 2008.
of the debate team and the
She then attended Avila
news editor for the College
Universtiy and graduated
Dial, Myers also traveled to
Magna Cumme Laude with
Ireland as the Community
her Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ambassador in 1960. He then
in 2011. After that she
received his B.A. from Oklahoma University and his law
became a Co-Founder of a
degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Daniel
film company called Zodiac
served four years in the Army as a Russian linguist and
Cinema. They have received several awards in many
was stationed in Berlin, Germany, when the wall still
festivals including the Kansas City 48 Hour Film Festival.
separated east from west. It was there that he met his
In 2012, Santorella particpated in a web pilot Project
wife who was born and raised in Dublin and was working
Playwright, which is a competition much like Project
for the British Army in Berlin.
Runway, but for playwrights.
After returning to the US, Daniel worked as
Santorella has acted in several short films
a lobbyist in Washington for a few years, then was
and starred in her first feature film which is to be in
appointed Chief Staff Officer for a national trade
select theaters in June of 2013. The title is, The House
association until 2002, when he retired. Since then, he
of Forbidden Secrets. Future projects on the horizon
has maintained a small law practice from his home and
include acting in the Kansas City Fringe Festival Wiccans
served as the Chief Operating & Financial Officer for
in the Hood in July. In August, she will star in the Just
The Churchill Centre. This international educational
Off-Broadway Theatre’s season in “Sessions,” a woman-
association is dedicated to keeping the memory of
based play dealing with angst, social expectations and
Winston Churchill alive.
unexpected means of therapy.
Dr. howard holbrook
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Former CCC football player, Dr. Howard Holbrook passed away on February 7, 2013. Holbrook came to CCC in
1986 and played linebacker for the Red Ravens. While at CCC, he was honored as an Academic All-American and
served as the Team Captain of the 1987 team. From CCC, Holbrook continued his education and football career
at Washburn University and then attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine to earn his M.D. He then enlisted
in the US Army and was assigned to Fort Riley, KS. Dr. Holbrook was survived by his wife Sarah (Thomas) Holbrook and
three children Jake, Hannah and Ella.
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Retirees
Billy Durham
After 27 years at CCC, Billy Durham will
step down from his role as the Director
of Broadcast Communications. Durham
was the first Director of the program that
started in 1986 when he was recruited
from KOAM-TV in Pittsburg, Kansas.
While Billy spent many hours teaching
Broadcast Communications classes, he
also shot several hours of sporting events,
the fine arts, and he produced promotional
videos. During his tenure at CCC, Durham
shot 180 football games, 1,264 basketball
games, 108 theatre productions, 135 vocal
and instrumental music concerts and many
other various events that are part of the video archive.
Billy has been thrilled to coach many students through the Skills USA contest
over the past six years. He has celebrated with students who have brought
home two gold, two silver and bronze medals. But by far, the best part of his
career has been watching his students’ progress. He has students in television,
radio and the film industry all over the U.S. And that is his greatest reward as a
teacher!
Billy Durham and several past
graduates of the Broadcasting
Program celebrated during
Homecoming week of 2012.
Marla Larimore
Marla Larimore has been helping students at CCC for 19 years. This year, she is opting for early retirement and
plans to enjoy her family. Larimore first came to CCC in 1970 majoring in art and drafting. She later returned in
1989 to finish her degree and continued her education at Pittsburg State
University, majoring in Math Education. She completed her degree and came
back to work as a math tutor in CCC’s learning lab in 1994.
Marla continued her education by taking night courses at PSU and finished
her Master’s degree in Education Technology in 2001. In 1997, Marla
became the International Advisor for CCC while teaching Algebra classes.
In 2004, she became the Assessment Coordinator and continued to advise
International students, and in 2011 she transitioned to an algebra teacher.
Marla is leaving her mark on CCC, literally, as she has painted several Raven
swish logos on various spots around campus. She really enjoyed painting the
logos on the Red Raven Softball dugouts because she spent so many years on
the softball field at Walter Johnson Park when she was young.
All three of Marla’s children, Kerby, Misty and Bobby have attended CCC
throughout the years. Marla is looking forward to spending more time with
her husband David, her parents Bob and Ruby Sallee and her children in her
retirement.
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Students from the CCC
Columbus Technical
Campus pose with
new owner, James
Montee, and
the 1969 Hot
Rod.
Columbus Hot Rod Sells at Mecum Auto Auction
Going, Going, Gone!
Coffeyville Community College, Columbus
Technical Campus took its
1969 Chevy C10 Hot Rod
truck to the Mecum Auto
Auction in Kansas City
last December. Automotive Service, Collision
Repair and Construction
students also attended to
enjoy the fruits of their
labor as this project of the
past eight years went to
the auction block.
restoration.”
The hot rod sold for
$21,000 to St. Joseph,
MO, Attorney, James
Montee. “The pickup is
great, I drove it home,
and it runs like new,” said
Montee. “I got looks
all the way home in this
truck. I can tell a lot of
hard work went into this
The students at the CCC
Columbus campus had
restored the hot rod during their classes in Automotive Service, Collision
Repair and Construction.
The hot rod project was
a “frame off restoration”
meaning that it was rebuilt from the ground up.
“This has been a great opportunity for the students
to get experience in what
it takes to build an actual
street rod,” said Jeff Phillips, Automotive Service
Instructor. “The CCC
Automotive and Collision
Programs teach the newest technology, but everyone still loves muscle, and
that is what this project
was all about.”
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The truck had a 468 cubic
inch engine that Dyno
tested at 470 horsepower
and 550 foot pounds of
torque. Along with a custom paint job and 20 inch
wheels, the truck had a
bird’s eye maple dash and
walnut bed.
“Multiple classes over the
eight years have had a
hand in getting this beast
ready to go,” said Phillips. “The funds to build
the 1969 Chevy Custom
Street truck came from
students repairing vehicles in our shops. The auction was the highlight of
the project. I was excited
for students to be there
when this truck went on
the auction block.”
Youth Powwow
by Native American Leadership
CCC’s Native American Leadership (NAL) sponsored the third
annual Rally in the Valley Powwow in March. Over 70 dancers
attended this year’s powwow. Zach Wahweotten from Mayetta,
Kansas, is pictured competing in the fancy dance as a member of the
Royal Valley Native American Singers and Dancers. He was part of
the team that took the top title at this year’s contest.
NAL Coach Taylor Davis designs the NAL program curriculum and
activities to help her students face the challenges of becoming 21st
Century leaders. Hands-on activities, field trips, teambuilding and
cultural activities make this program unique and a true asset to CCC
and its sutdents.
The Wedding Singer
Throwing Pots
by Theatre, Choral and Instrumental Music
by Art
CCC Choral and Instrumental Music students teamed
up with Theatre students to present “The Wedding
Fine Arts Instructor Michael DeRosa will begin
Singer” in April. The musical was based on the 1998
his 19th year at CCC this fall. The art program helps
film starring Adam Sandler. Freshman Cooper Smart
students explore their creativity. Students study
of Coffeyville played Robbie, and Freshmen Sydney
drawing, photography, painting, ceramics and even
Hensley also of Coffeyville was Julia.
learn chainsaw carving.
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Eta Gamma Chapter
of Phi Theta Kappa
Members of the CCC Eta Gamma
Chapter traveled to the 95th Annual Phi
Theta Kappa Convention in April. The
Chapter was named a Distinguished
Chapter placing in the top 31 of 1,300
chapters. The chapter was also recognized
for their Honors in Action Project. Aaron
Neely received the Distinguished Officer Award and Eric Mueller received the Outstanding Chapter Member Award.
Holi Festival
by Student Govrnment Association
CCC brought the traditional Indian
Holi Festival to campus to celebrate
the start of spring. Holi, also called the
Spring Festival is celebrated in March in
India to bid farewell to the winter and
welcome spring’s abundant colors. CCC
students, faculty and staff brought color
to student life activities on campus with
colored chalk.
Athlete Care
by Athletic Training
Members of the Athletic Training staff work hard
all year taking care of the Red Raven Athletes. This
year, two student trainers Madesyn Bryant and Derrik
Larsh (both pictured) are transferring to Certified
& Accredited Athletic Training Education programs.
Bryant will be working at the University of Kansas and Larsh at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.
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The CCC Track
team had another
successful season.
The men’s team
won the region
indoor title, and
the women’s team
won the indoor
conference title. At
the indoor national
meet, the men
placed third and
the women fourth
with Andre De
Grasse winning
the national title in
the 55-meter dash
and Racquel Williams winning the
national title in the
women’s shot put.
De Grasse followed
up with another
national title at the
outdoor national
meet. De Grasse
won the 100-meter
dash at nationals
with a time of 9.96
seconds. The men’s
team placed fifth
overall at the outdoor national meet
while the women’s
team was 14th. by
Equestre and Build
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CC’s Volleyball team came
within one game of going to
T
he men’s basketball team won their third straight Jayhawk East title with
a perfect 18-0 conference mark. The Ravens were defeated in the region
the NJCAA National Tournament.
semi-finals by Hutchinson, but made the national tournament as an at-large
The Ravens were defeated
bid. The national tournament expanded to 24 teams from 16 this year and the
by Kansas City in the district
Ravens, who were ranked #2 nationally in the last NJCAA poll, were one of the
championship match hosted by
at-large selections. The Ravens defeated Walters State, Tenn. 77-53 in their
CCC in Nellis Hall. The Ravens
opening national tournament game and fell to East Georgia in the second round.
finished second in the Jayhawk
Former Raven Chadrack Lufile was a member of the Wichita State Shockers this
Conference and were 29-11
past year. The Shockers made it to the final four in the NCAA Men’s Basketball
overall.
Tournament. Lufile saw action in 30 games as a reserve power forward.
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Raven strong
Cloyd sinks a putt at the Conference
tournament hosted by CCC. Baseball
celebrates their win over Hutchinson in
the region tournament. Former Raven
Sylvester Williams tackles a Butler Grizzly.
J
ackie Cloyd qualified for
t h e N J C A A W o m e n’ s G o l f
T
he Red Raven Baseball
team finished as the
T
wo former Ravens were selected
in the 2013 NFL draft. Defensive
Championship by tying for fifth
R e g i o n V I r u n n e r - u p for the second
tackle Sylvester Williams, pictured
place at the region tournament
year in a row this past spring. The
above, was selected in the first round by
this spring. Cloyd had the
Ravens were defeated in the region
the Denver Broncos. Williams was the
opportunity to play four rounds
championship game by Neosho County,
28th overall pick and got his start with
at the national tournament in
7-3, at Wichita’s Lawrence-Dumont
the Ravens by walking on the team in
Mesa, Arizona. She is a native
Stadium. The Ravens tied the records
2009. His teammate from the 2009-10
o f Te r l t o n , O k l a h o m a , a n d
for the most wins in a season with 33
team, wide receiver Quinton Patton,
graduated this spring.
and conference wins in a season with
was picked in the fourth round by the
22.
San Francisco 49ers.
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