Winter - Lewis-Clark State College
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Winter - Lewis-Clark State College
ALUMNI INFORMATION & DONOR ROLL WINTER 2015-16 / Volume 3, Issue 24 a r o f s k n Tha www.lcsc.edu ! r a e Y Great LCSC FOUNDATION President’s Message 2015 was a great year for LewisClark State College. From a national championship, to record numbers of graduates and degrees awarded at spring commencement, to accolades, building renovations, and initiatives started, it is not difficult to look back on the past year with a sense of accomplishment and to hold high hopes for the year ahead. To name one highlight from last year as above the rest is practically impossible, however, the Warrior baseball team dogpiling near the mound of historic Harris Field in celebration of the program’s 17th national title has to rank near the top. I again congratulate Head Coach Jeremiah Robbins and his players on winning the team’s first title since 2008 and thank them for being outstanding ambassadors of LewisClark State College. Speaking of national publicity, LCSC was fortunate enough to be ranked in a pair of nationwide rankings in 2015. In September, U.S. News & World Report selected LCSC as the fifth best college in the West among public institutions, and in October The Economist ranked LCSC second in Idaho in its first-ever economic value rankings. While the idea that LCSC provides a first-class education is nothing new to those familiar with the institution, we are always excited when outside sources help spread the word that Lewis-Clark State is a great undergraduate college. The good news about LCSC seems to be reaching more and more ears lately, as indicated by the school’s record number of graduates (792) and degrees awarded (844) at May’s commencement ceremonies. This was followed by strong fall enrollment numbers. According to Oct. 15’s official report, LCSC had an 8.8 percent increase in new entering students and a 4.1 percent increase in students coming straight from high school. With enrollment heading in the right direction and more students graduating from LCSC than ever before, the future of our fine institution looks bright and I’m excited to be a part of it. Also in October, Lewis-Clark State saw its first homecoming since 1979 come and go. Warrior Homecoming 2015 went off without a hitch and will serve as a solid foundation from which to continue to rebuild this great tradition at LCSC. We thank the hundreds of alumni, faculty and staff members, students, and friends of the college who took part in the three-day festivities and look forward to seeing you all again next fall. Not to be overshadowed by October, September brought quite a bit of good news as well, including the announcement that our TRIO Student Support Services program received a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. We again congratulate the Student Support Services office and wish them continued success in providing critical help to students in need. Speaking of awards, for the second time in as many years Lewis-Clark State received the Orchid Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation & Contribution to Historic Preservation. LCSC was honored for the renovation of the Silverthorne Theater and, if you haven’t already, I encourage you pay a visit to campus and see how beautifully the project turned out. The LCSC Work Scholars program, the only one of its kind in Idaho, was launched in 2015. The program, which pairs highachieving students with meaningful on-campus jobs, began in the fall thanks to $209,000 in annual funding from the Idaho Legislature. Each student receives a full tuition scholarship for the academic year. Eleven students participated in the inaugural semester, and program coordinators have expanded the program to 20 this spring. The accomplishments named in this short letter, and the many others not mentioned, are a testament to the wonderful students who have walked through our halls, the hardworking faculty and staff members who continue stand out among their peers, and the generous support of the college’s many friends and alumni. Speaking of the latter, I would be remiss if I did not mention the record-setting year the LCSC Foundation had as it distributed a record $603,198 in scholarships and awards during the 2015 fiscal year. I thank all those who bear and bolster the name of Lewis-Clark State College. Established in 1893, LCSC has a storied history full of milestones, major accomplishments, and successful alumni, and I am confident the college’s best years are still ahead. J. Anthony Fernández President, Lewis-Clark State College The Journey Magazine is produced by the LCSC College Advancement Office | 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 | www.lcsc.edu | Phone 208.792.2458 All correspondence, including changes of address, should be sent to the editor, Reneé Olsen, Director of Alumni and Community Relations, [email protected] This is an equal opportunity institution. 2 Winter 2015-16 • Journey The Lewis-Clark State College Foundation continues to work hard to assist students and the institution where needed. We strive to enhance our programs, to increase student scholarships and come up with new ideas that will make a huge difference in the future of Lewis-Clark State College. This Foundation has just completed its strategic planning meeting and is developing its five year plan. A great discussion by this dedicated board brought some new and exciting ideas that will help with future growth at LCSC. Thank you to all who participated as it truly was a great evening. The Foundation is in the process of finalizing the Tennis Center remodel. This 1,300 square foot addition brings a large team room along with new bathrooms and a nice office space for its Coach Kai Fong. The project also includes two great viewing areas for spectators. The Foundation took alumni the lead on this capital project as the Board felt that infrastructure improvements should also be a part of our fundraising plan. It was a great project and we look forward to future development on campus. The Foundation strives to be proactive as student numbers continue to rise and the need for increased donations becomes apparent. This is where we could use your help. Every dollar donated to the Foundation goes to students, faculty development, campus programs and capital projects. If you feel the need to donate, please contact Erika Allen at the Foundation office, 792-2458. She can assist you with your questions and help you join others who are making a difference. On a side note, the Foundation Board would like to congratulate Mr. Mike Ripley, former Foundation President, on a happy and well deserved retirement. Bradley A. Cannon Mike has spent the last 50 plus years President, LCSC Foundation association As part of the graduating class of 2000, I remember the overwhelming feeling on graduation day when I was welcomed and acknowledged as a member of the LCSC Alumni Association. Since that time, I have had the honor of being mentored by and have worked along side many LCSC alums. Giving back, developing alumni relationships and showing our “Warrior Pride” is what this Association is all about. I am very humbled and appreciative to serve as your President for the next two years. The Alumni Association has been very busy since the beginning of the Fall Semester welcoming new students to our campuses, helping plan the first Homecoming event since 1979, and organizing our community outreach event “Blooms and Brews,” just to name a few. All of these events were a huge success and I hope you were able to attend and share your experiences as alumni! Our various alumni chapters in Lewiston, Coeur d’Alene, Boise, Pocatello and our Native American Chapter are carrying forward their hard work into 2016 and are planning more fantastic alumni events for you to attend. If you are not yet connected, please find or ‘like’ us on Facebook at LewisClark Alumni & Friends or online at www.lcsc.edu/alumni to keep up with our various activities and causes or to simply see all the benefits you receive as an alum. This association values you and will carry forward into 2016 Lewis-Clark State College in the radio business as Owner of 4k Radio. He is not only a very well respected business owner, but a very dedicated member of the LCSC Foundation Board of Directors and also the Warrior Athletic Association. His passion and drive, which served his business well, now continues at LCSC as he has been an involved Board Member for many years. He truly is a shining star in this community and we wish him and his wife Sharon a great retirement. the Association’s long-term goals of providing community based alumni activities, establishing and expanding scholarships and mentorship programs for current and future students, and enhancing our relationships with alumni partners and supporters. If history is any indicator, these goals can be easily reached with your generous support and involvement. I encourage you to come to campus and experience its current culture, attend an event to reconnect with former classmates or to cheer on our Warriors at an athletic event--this is YOUR association. Staying connected and being involved will quickly remind you of why we are all proud Warriors! I am excited to see this Association move forward and welcome your input and suggestions. Your vision and perspective is important to this Association. Again, I am grateful for this opportunity to serve with you, and GO WARRIORS! Natalie H. Holman, President LCSC Alumni Association 3 L C S C A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N L E A D E R S H I P YO UR 2 01 5-2016 OF FICER S L E W I S - C L A R K S TAT E C O L L E G E F O U N DAT I O N 2 01 5 - 2 016 BOA RD OF DI RECTORS First Row: Natalie Holman, Liz Chavez, Dawn Wittman, Colleen Mahoney, Erika Allen, Karen Evans, Marsha Creason, Katie Seekins, Sheila Bond Second Row: Justin Coleman, Julie Kane, Eadie Saxton, Mike Mitchell, Butch Alford, Rob Clifford Third Row: Chris Moore, Jeff Phelps, Garry Skinner, Mike Ripley, Brian Schmidt, Dr. Bill Mannschreck Fourth Row: Brad Cannon, Chet Herbst, Dr. Tony Fernández, Howard Hayes, Jack Seeh Not pictured: Dr. Andrew Hanson, Dr. Carl Koenen, Lori McCann, Larry Neal, Dave Romesburg, Bill Seehafer, Dr. Ron Smith (interim), Craig Spencer, Kirk Stedman, Dr. Lori Stinson, Mike Tatko Officers: Brad Cannon President Back row: Sheila Bond, Erika Allen, Natosha Chason, Eric Coffelt, Kevin Reynolds, Renee Olsen, Ella-Mae Keatts, Gay Lewis Seated on rock: Judi Wutzke, Carole Asbury, Lisa Huddleston Kneeling: Natalie Holman, Steve Stroschein, Ryan Rehberg Seated on ground: Kelly Carlstrom, Darcy Nelly, Karen Kaufman Not pictured: John Blankenship, Vanessa Broemeling, Cheryl Jenkins, Steve Milholland, Don Montgomery, Brett Wilponen President: Natalie Holman ’00 Lewis-Clark State College Natosha Chason ’11 Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl Vice President: Kelly Carlstrom ’07 River City Church Eric Coffelt LCSC Student Immediate Past President: Stephen Stroschein ’90 Clarkston School District Carole Asbury ’98 Clearwater Paper Company John Blankenship ’78 H & R Block Vanessa Broemeling ’09 P1FCU Lisa Huddleston ’86 Clements, Brown, & McNichols, P.A. Cheryl Jenkins ’70 Retired Educator Karen Kaufman ’07 Merrill Kaufman, PLLC Ella Mae Keatts LCSC Associate Professor, Nursing Gay Lewis ’06 Through the Open Door Steve Milholland ’87 Hudson Insurance Group LCSC STAFF REPRESENTATIVES: Don Montgomery ’01 Waddell & Reed, Inc. J. Anthony Fernández President Darcy Nelly ’97 Nelly Broadcasting Ron Smith Interim Vice President of Administrative Services, Treasurer Kevin Reynolds ’14 Lewis-Clark State College Ryan Rehberg ASLCSC President Renee Olsen Director of Alumni & Community Relations Brett Wilponen ’14 INTEGRATED Personnel, Inc. Erika Allen Director of College Advancement Judi Wutzke ’90 …and Books Too! Sheila Bond Advancement Services Manager Liz Chavez Vice President Mike Tatko Secretary ALUMNI Directors: A. L. “Butch” Alford Lewiston Tribune Brad Cannon retired Elizabeth Chavez retired Rob Clifford CA Financial Services Justin Coleman Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office Reneé Olsen Director, Alumni & Community Relations The mission of this association shall be to establish effective relationships between Lewis-Clark State College and its alumni; to cooperate with the College in promoting the role and mission of the College; and to assist in preserving and strengthening the traditions of the College. 4 Jeff Phelps Treasurer Winter 2015-16 • Journey Marsha Creason Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC Karen Evans retired Howard Hayes retired John C. “Jack” Seeh retired Alex Bezzerides Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Julie Kane Nez Perce Tribe Bill Seehafer retired Andy Hanson Vice President, Student Affairs Carl Koenen retired Katie Seekins Seekins Precision Colleen Mahoney retired Garry Skinner Skinner Sports Academy Jeff Phelps Board Treasurer & LCSC Controller William Mannschreck retired Kirk Stedman Inland Auto Glass LCSC Alumni Association Representative: Lori McCann retired Mike Tatko Avista Natalie Holman LCSCAA President Mike Mitchell retired Dawn Wittman retired Christopher Moore Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC Craig Spencer Cattle Rancher Larry Neal Clearwater Paper LCSC Staff Board Members: Mike Ripley retired Dave Romesburg Alliant Technology Eadie Saxton retired Brian Schmidt Jurgens & Co. J. Anthony Fernández President Ron Smith Interim Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services Lori Stinson Provost Vice President, Academic Affairs LCSC College Advancement Office Staff: Erika L. Allen Executive Director Sheila R. Bond Advancement Services Manager Renee M. Olsen Director, Alumni & Community Relations Layci Peer Development Volunteer Coordinator Since the LCSC Foundation was established in 1984, many of the leading members of the Valley’s communities have served as members of its Board. The service and leadership of hard working Board members of the past laid the groundwork that has allowed the Foundation to achieve its current level of status and success. Today’s dedicated Board members are paving the way for the continued and future accomplishments of tomorrow’s Foundation. Lewis-Clark State College 5 CLASS NOTES 30’s Mildred Hamilton ’33 celebrated her 102nd birthday on August 20, 2015. After graduating from Lewiston Normal School, she worked as a schoolteacher on Central Ridge for two years. She and Leslie Hamilton were married in 1935. The couple moved to Lewiston in 1950 and operated the Lewis-Clark Market. She has one daughter, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. 50’s Beatrice ’51 and George Herman recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Bee taught for four years in the St. Maries School District and 16 years at Webster Elementary in Lewiston. They have two sons, Ricky and Randy. Dr. Milton Snyder ’51 recently published his second book, The Third Battle of Manassas: Managing Change and Growth in a Suburban Virginia School District. After graduating from NICE, Milt went on to serve in the Korean War, obtain degrees from the University of Washington and Alliant International University, and spend his career in public education, serving as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. 80’s Lisa Huddleston ’86 is a legal assistant with Clements, Brown, and McNichols, P.A. Theresa Hanson ’86 was recently named Simon Fraser University’s new senior director of athletics and recreation. She joins SFU from the University of British Columbia, where she held a leadership position in the athletics department for more than a decade. Theresa has held a number of prominent leadership roles within intercollegiate athletics, including most recently CIS vice-president, international; Canada West Universities Athletic Association vice-president, sport; and member of Canada West Board of Directors. In addition, she has also held lead6 ership positions for Canada internationally, serving as chef de mission of Team Canada at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia. She was also a member of Team Canada’s mission staff at the 2009 Summer Universiade in Serbia. In May, 2014, Hanson had the honor of being inducted into the Greater Trail Home of Champions Registry celebrating her career in sport administration. Theresa is married to UBC men’s basketball coach Kevin Hanson. They have one daughter, Jessica, a freshman on the UBC women’s basketball team. Theresa graduated with a bachelor of science degree in management technology and business from Lewis-Clark State College. She earned a master’s degree in sports science and sports administration from United States Sports Academy in Alabama in 2010. Marilyn Blake ’87 was selected Lewiston School District’s 2015 Teacher of the Year. Marilyn teaches 3rd grade at McSorley Elementary. Connie (Heise) Marple ’88 is employed as a clinical investigator with Optum. She is living in Phoenix, Arizona. 90’s Theresa (Martin) Main ’90 and her husband Rob are living in Spokane Valley, Washington. She is employed as an RAI coordinator with The Gardens on University. Adam Willows ’08 and Stevi Cleveland were married on August 15 in Asotin, Washington. He is employed at 4J Engel Electric in Lewiston. Eric Pemberton ’10 is a financial advisor associate with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Chad Edwards ’09 was awarded with the Daisy Award at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in August. The Daisy Award is an international nurse recognition award which is given to recognize extraordinary nurses. Amy Kuther ’10 and Brett Arnzen ’07 were married January 23 in Greencreek. She is employed by Stonebraker McQuary Insurance. He operates a farm outside of Reubens. ple lives in Kettle Falls, Washington. Jerry Mathes ’03 shared “My memoir, Ahead of the Flaming Front: A Life on Fire has won the North American Book Award for memoir, and my novella, Still Life won the Meadow Prize earlier this year. I graduated in 2003 with a BA in English with minors in creative writing and Spanish. I was also the first Jack Kent Cooke Scholar from LCSC.” Melinda George ’05 was recently promoted to senior manager, business engagement at Microsoft Corporation. Shannon (Stevens) Bennett ’07 and her husband Chase welcomed a son Caden to their family on August 11, 2014. Shannon is employed at Sunshine Health Facilities as a social worker/compliance officer. They reside in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. F. Keith Nebeker ’08 recently graduated from podiatry residency in Detroit, Michigan and purchased a practice in Reno, Nevada. Keith and his wife Julianne have three children Jaxson, Kennadie, and Keilie. He shares “We are excited to begin this new and long awaited stage of our lives.” Heidi (Zemke) Thornton ’99 and her husband Tad ’96 are living in Lewiston. She is the program director at Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program. 00’s Rachel Rupiper ’00 is now district business manager at Pfizer. Resa Konkright ’10 and her husband celebrated the birth of their baby boy Noah on March 13, 2015. She is employed as a hospice social worker at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Edward O’Hara ’10 is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Hayden, Idaho. Ed and his wife Jessica live in Hayden. Chelsie Beuke ’09 and Ronnie “Kael” Brink ’05 were married on September 26 at Lindsay Creek Vineyards in Lewiston. Chelsie is employed as an area sales leader by Maurices. Kael is employed by the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Department. Sarah (Whisenant) Rogers ’09 and her husband Roger are living in Lewiston. She is a universal banker for US Bank. Andrea Laursen ’09 is now living in Austin, Texas. She is employed as a nurse practitioner at Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. 10’s Katy McAlary ’10 shared “I graduated with my master’s in English: Literature from University of Montana: Missoula in 2012 and had my master’s thesis, “Extremely Visual & Incredibly Communal” published by a German university. After teaching in Gimhae, South Korea for six months, I taught for the American Language and Culture Program at University of Idaho for a year. I then taught at Washington State University’s Intensive American Language Center for the past two years. I am now an English Language Fellow - funded by Georgetown and the U.S. Department of State - and conduct teacher training courses in Dhaka, Bangladesh.” Kurtis Jones ’11 and Nicole Mahan were married on September 19 in Las Vegas. He is employed by IdaVend in Lewiston. Molly Murphy ’11 and Cory Eller were married on September 19, 2015. She is employed in Clarkston as the director of the Guy Bennett, Jr. Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the LewisClark Valley. Krystal Winter ’12 and Joshua Butler ’09 were married on September 12 in Boville. Krystal graduated in 2012 with a degree in science and nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse by Alternative Nursing Services. Joshua graduated in 2009 from LC’s collision repair program. He is employed as a painter by Autobody Supercenter. Tara Taylor ’12 and Frederick Wak Wak were married on September 12, 2015. She is employed as a registered nurse by Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston. Thomas Pentzer ’12 has been accepted into the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine to pursue a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Belva (Bowen) Berghammer ’13 and her husband Mike are living in Clarkston. She is a supervisor at Vista Outdoor in Lewiston. Celeste Nicole Cooley ’14 and Devon Michael Ellis ’13 were married on October 12 in Orofino. Celeste is employed as a registered nurse in the emergency department at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. Devon is a registered nurse in the emergency department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Rachelle Arriaga ’14 and Rhiannon Leslie were married on October 17. She is employed by the Kroger Campany Medical Service and iHeart Media. They reside in Portland, Oregon. Michael Roters ’14 has been named the new assistant women’s golf coach at the University of Iowa. Michael became a golf professional in 2007 and joined the Canadian Tour in 2009. He participated in many professional golf events, including the U.S. Open Sectional, Boise Open (Nationwide Event) in 2008, the PGA National Assistants Championship in 2012 and the Times Colonist (Canadian Tour Event) from 2008-2010. He won the Lilac Open in 2012. In 2013, he served as the lead teaching instructor for the Washington State and University of Idaho Nike Junior Camps. Jennifer Beamer ’15 and Allen Balmer ’12 were married on October 3, 2015 in Helix, Oregon. Jennifer graduated from LC in December with a degree in hospitality management. She is employed as a manager at Season’s Specialty Dining. Allen holds a degree in kinesiology from LC. He is employed as a baseball coach by LCSC. Katy McAlary in Bangladesh If we have misspelled your name or the name of another, please contact us and let us know. We can be reached at the College Advancement Office, Lewis-Clark State College, 500 8th Ave., Lewiston, Idaho, 83501, (208) 792-2458 or e-mail [email protected] What’s new in your life? Stay in touch and keep us posted on all of your news, new baby, new job, new spouse, new house, great vacation, recent retirement…send us an e-mail and give us the update on what’s happening in your life. Feel free to include photos (including high-resolution wedding and baby pictures). EMAIL: [email protected] • Or send mail to: Alumni Relations Office, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501 Erica (Roth) Shauls ’01 married Scott Schauls on September 19, 2015. She is employed by the City of Colville (Washington) as the municipal services administrative assistant. The couWinter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 7 Campus Highlights Business Billy Lemus, Jill Thomas-Jorgenson, Delta HeathSimpson, Randy Eriksen, Ayo Arogundade, Jenny Scott, Luther Maddy, and Karen Andrews. The Business Division is accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). This is a self-study year as the Division prepares for the reaffirmation in the process the following year. The faculty attended the regional IACBE fall conference in Big Sky, Montana in September so that all of the new faculty could become familiar with and participate in the process. Sport Administration This past fall students enrolled in the Sport Administration degree program spearheaded the start-up of a new student club on campus. The Sport Leadership Club (SLC) was organized to assist students in gaining work and leadership experience and developing a professional network. The club quickly embodied their slogan, “gaining experiences and creating connections,” by volunteering at an LCSC Cross Country meet, the Big Sky Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament at the University of Idaho, and introducing speakers for the Dr. Bob Frederick Sport Leadership Lecture Series on the campus of LCSC. Sport Administration is a co-curricular degree between the Business Division and the Education/Kinesiology Division. Pete VanMullem serves as the advisor for the club. Students pursuing a degree in sport administration will seek employment opportunities in sport business (sporting goods, apparel, ticket sales, and luxury seating), sport management (facilities and sporting 8 Here are some of the exciting things going on at Lewis-Clark State College! events), interscholastic/intercollegiate dents. The recipients of the group Oral athletic administration, and collegiate Presentation Award were Tucker Hardrecreation management. ing, Alyssa Rapovy, Macaela McGuire, and Andrew Gabica, while the student Accounting Club receiving the individual Oral Presentation The Accounting Club organized the sec- Award was Jiaqi Ni. The group that was ond annual “Meet the Firms” event on awarded the Best Written Strategic Plan October 20 at the Red Lion in Lewiston. was Tim Jackson, Jakob Azevedo, ZhanThere were approximately 20 regional bolat Zhakupov, Matthew Ramstead, organizations sending participants to and Jenny Balmer. Tim Jackson was network and discuss careers in account- also the recipient of the Innovatation ing with Business Division students. Ap- Award and the Critical Thinker Award. proximately 80 students at the event Tucker Harding and Macaela McGuire listened to a variety of representatives were also awarded the Research Award, from regional and local accounting firms with Andrew Gabica receiving the Strateto the Federal Bureau of Investigation to gic Formulation Award. the Idaho State Tax Commission. When Northwest eLearning Conference asked how many of the individuals representing the organizations were alumni, With the numerous benefits of eLearna significant number indicated they were. ing to students, including ability to work The event presented a great opportunity at their own pace and around varying for students to explore the accounting schedules, there has been an increase profession and interact with alumni. in the number of students wanting to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom setting using electronic technologies. This increasing trend will likely continue, thus necessitating the need to be well-positioned as an institution. Four faculty members of the Business Division attended this year’s Northwest eLearning Conference held in Best Group-Oral Presentation: Andrew Gabica, October. The attendees included: Jenny Alyssa Rapovy, Macaela McGuire, and Tucker Harding. Scott, Ayodeji Arogundade, Karen Andrews, and Jill Thomas-Jorgenson. The purpose of the conference is to provide a platform for faculty, administrators, technologists, graduate students, and other support personnel in educational institutions in the Pacific Northwest to come Best Written Strategic Plan: Tim Jackson, Jenny Balmer, together to share ideas, collaborate, disJakob Azevedo, Zhanbolat Zhakupov, and Matthew cuss best practices, and provide mutual Ramstead. support in the use of technologies, tools, and techniques for the advancement of The Business Division held its Senior eLearning. capstone presentations on Thursday, Conference participants learned the best December 10 on campus. Under the ways to engage students with effective leadership of faculty members Jill Thomfeedback, and how to successfully inteas-Jorgenson and Rachel Kaitz, the Busigrate social presence in the online classness students devote time during the room. Accessibility is one of the major semester to improving their research, takeaways from the two-day program. and written and oral communications Participants learned what actions they skills. The faculty evaluate the final projcan take to ensure their online courses ects and present awards to the top stuWinter 2015-16 • Journey are welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by all students, including those who have disabilities, who wish to engage in online learning offerings. The participants learned about a variety of new technologies and instructional design to implement in their own online courses. Business Technology & Service Joni Mina has been selected to serve as division chair of its Business Technology & Service (BTS) Division. Mina, a BTS faculty member since 2003, has served as the interim chair since July and brings nearly 30 years of real-world legal services experience to the position. “Since her first day at Lewis-Clark State, Joni has done a great job for the students, the division, and the college,” Rob Lohrmeyer, Dean of ProfessionalTechnical Programs, said. Joni has been a driving force for the Paralegal program during her tenure at LCSC. In addition to teaching, she has served as the program manager for the legal services program, and has also served as the chair of the Faculty Senate where she was instrumental in updating many of the institutional faculty policies. A product of Molokai, Hawaii, Mina holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities and a doctorate in education from Washington State University. Her professional career includes years as a litigation paralegal and a law firm administrator. The BTS Division boasts 13 degree programs including Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Medical Assistant, Business Management, Early Childhood Development, Fire Service Technology, Graphic CommuniLewis-Clark State College Acute Fatigue on Bilateral Symmetry of Muscle Activation Onset During a Landing Task” with Dr. McNeal. Finally, Kinesiology student Paisley Marks presented “Body Composition Differences by Assessment Methods such as DEXA, HyEducation and Kinesiology drostatic, Bio-Impedence, and Skinfold” and Kinesiology student Youngjun Lee Retirement shared his poster titled, “Does Caffeine Dawn Byers, Program Assistant in the Intake Significantly Affect the Prediction Education and Kinesiology Division, will of VO2max and Other Performance Variretire at the conclusion of the Fall 2015 ables of Elite Cross Country Runners?” semester after almost 20 years of serLCSC Teacher Education Activities vice at LCSC. Dawn has worked with the Pathways to Accelerated Certification A new minor is available for students and Endorsement (PACE) program dur- pursuing teacher certification at LCSC ing most of her tenure with the division. called Instructional Technologies. This Most recently she has provided assis- minor is designed to prepare regular tance to the division in the areas of pro- classroom teachers to effectively deliver gram assessment and recruitment. Mrs. online instruction and to successfully inByers is a valued member of the division tegrate media and technology into their and campus and will be missed. classrooms. When combined with an approved teacher education program, New Faculty in EDKIN this minor qualifies for a State of Idaho Two new faculty members joined the Di- “Online Teacher” endorsement. The canvision of Education and Kinesiology this didate must also qualify for Standard fall. Dr. Julie Magelky is an Assistant Elementary K-8 or Standard Secondary Professor in the Elementary Education 6-12 certification. program. She teaches classes in Literacy Teacher Education program graduates, Education. Dr. Rachel Star is an AssisTJ Clary and Tyler Orem presented at tant Professor in the Teacher Education the annual Idaho Council for Exceptional program. She teaches classes in EducaChildren (CEC) Conference in Boise, ID. tional Psychology and serves as the proMr. Clary co-presented “Computer-based gram’s assessment coordinator. Cognitive Skill Training: An Intervention LCSC Kinesiology Activities of Students with Learning Disabilities” Kinesiology faculty members, Dr. Clay with Joy Jansen. Mr. Orem co-presented Robinson, Dr. Lee Ann Wiggin, and Jes- “Inclusion: It’s for Everyone” with Nichole sica Savage and LCSC students Paisley Kristensen. cations, Hospitality Management, Legal Assistant, Medical Assistant, Paralegal, Paramedic, and Web Design & Development. Marks, Charity Staffs, Deanri Human, Brandon Amos, and Youngjun Lee attended the 2015 Western Society of Kinesiology & Wellness (WSKW) Conference in Reno, NV. Faculty and students engaged in multiple presentations sharing their work with conference attendees. Dr. Robinson and Mrs. Savage co-presented the “Mechanical Analysis of Strength and Olympic Lifting: Correcting Common Errors and Teaching Progression.” Dr. Wiggins presented “Trends in Health and Fitness Programming.” Mrs. Savage co-presented “The Effects of Teacher Education faculty members, Dr. Roddran Grimes and Dr. Michelle Doty, also presented their work at the annual Idaho Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference in Boise, ID. Dr. Doty co-presented “SPARC 18-21 Transition Program” with Kelley Arnett and Tammy Dickson. Dr. Grimes shared her work, “Implementing a Successful School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions Support Program.” LCSC students, Rye MuzquizHewett, Sidney Fenton, and Mara Howard, also attended and participated in the conference sessions. 9 Highlights cont’d Dr. Ken Wareham will be presenting twice at the Hawaii International Conference on Education in early January. Both presentations are related to his work with the Math Science Partnership grant through the Idaho State Department of Education. year run, TESLA has served some 200 teachers in Region 2, impacted more than 6,000 students, and will continue to affect even more students well into the future. Most importantly, the TESLA program’s impacts have demonstrated staying power. Most students typically end the school year on grade level but regress academically by one to two months by the time school starts up again in the fall. TESLA students, on average, leave for the summer one-and-a-half grade levels above their current grade and show little or no regression over the summer. TESLA has been the model for Math/Science Partnership grants in Idaho not just because of its curriculum and training, but because of all the teachers who have worked to implement the program with fidelity. Come spring the TESLA grant will close for the last time. We wish to thank all those who worked so hard to make it a success and mention the following who served in leadership roles by name: Shannon Kenyon, Kim Schumacher, Danette Horrocks, Melissa Davis, Andrea Kinzer, Mareena Robbins, and Aron Jackson. The Idaho Regional Mathematics Center, directed by Dr. Amy Page, has provided professional mathematics support in both content and pedagogy to K-12 teachers in Region-II. The most recent math academy was about “Number Talks” which helps teach students to understand the numerical relationships that are so critical to understanding mathematics. Through “Number Talks,” students learn that mathematics is an open and visual subject in which all math problems can be solved using different methods and pathways. The Regional Mathematics Center also offers Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT) courses for in-service teachers, a required course for re-certification in Idaho. The Center offers both on campus and in school support in mathematics to all teachers in Region-II. In addition, it possesses an extensive library of materials available for check out by local teachers to enhance Natural Sciences and Mathematics their classroom learning environments. Dr. Michael Edgehouse and Randi BowTeaching for Excellence in Science and man received an EPSCOR MURI grant Literacy (TESLA) is going strong as we to create a Tammany Creek living classwind down for winter break. This year we room project. Originally set to be a rechave worked with teachers and students lamation project of Tammany Creek, that to learn about electricity and magnetism; 1.5 mile stretch of creek in Hells Canyon it has literally been shocking for some is now being turned into a destination students—and they love it. Anytime Dr. living classroom that can be utilized by Ken Wareham walks into the classroom grade school through college students the question is “What kind of experiment as well as the general public. The idea does he have this time?” as students is to break the creek into five different warily look over a jumble of wires and batsections each with their own unique biteries to try and figure out what it will do. ology and ecology and make them availMost times it’s illuminating a few lights, able to anyone for research projects, making a speaker, or using magnetism classroom activities, or general interest. to stick someone to a filing cabinet; but Complete program details can be found you never know when that “broken” at: (https://www.idahoecosystems.org/ transformer can turn a tiny little AAA bateducation/muri). tery into a surprising jolt that provokes a shrill scream from the class followed by The division now has three MURI grants. excited requests to “do it again!” TESLA The other two are projects with Dr. Jenni focuses on science but incorporates sci- Light and Dr. Keegan Schmidt. ence notebooks to reinforce concepts The division is excited to welcome two taught in language arts. During its nine new faculty members who will start in 10 August of 2016: •Dan Rudolph will be joining us as a biology instructor. He is a familiar face and we are delighted that he has acquired a full time position. •Dr. Lloyd Mataka will be joining the chemistry faculty as an assistant professor. His speciality is in chemistry education. Dr. Matt Brady took three students to the Wildlife Society Conference in Winnipeg, Canada. They were Cailee Craft, Randi Bowman and Matt Greer. Matt Greer presented a research poster called, “Preliminary results on the seasonal and daily activity patterns in an introduced population of fox squirrel.” Nursing and Health Sciences Krista Harwick, DNP, APRN, NP-C completed her doctoral education in September with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Frontier Nursing University. The focus of her research and capstone project was a collaborative effort with a local hospital to develop and implement curriculum utilizing high-fidelity simulation in a nurse residency program. Outcomes of the ongoing project are to facilitate graduate nurse role transition, to increase nurse retention rates, and to ultimately improve patient outcomes. Krista shares, “nursing is lifelong learning, both formal and informal. As a nurse educator and family nurse practitioner, I am excited to have had the opportunity to complete my doctoral program with a clinical focus. This enhances my ability to link theory to clinical practice for my students.” Social Sciences Thomas (Tom) Pentzer – a 2012 Social Sciences: Anthropology graduate -- was accepted into medical school at the PaWinter 2015-16 • Journey cific Northwest University of Health Sci- Jennifer Johnson (a 2015 Social Work ences, where he is currently pursuing a graduate) each gave research presentadoctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (DO). tions at the Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research at Boise State UniverDr. Timothy Lynch (Political Science) cosity in July 2015. authored an article – titled “The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Voting for Women Dr. Heidee McMillin (Justice Studies) Candidates” -- for the journal Politics & participated in the “Four Corners of Title Gender. He also presented a paper on IX Regulatory Compliance” workshop at U.S. Senatorial appointments at the Pa- Boise State University in July. She also cific Northwest Political Science Associa- has been conducting research on “The tion’s annual conference in Boise. Prevalence of Human Trafficking in North Idaho” for the North Idaho Anti-trafficking Dr. Kerensa Allison (Anthropology) was Coalition. responsible for a successful Anthropology Field School this past spring. The The Social Sciences Division sponsored a six-credit course involved an in-depth campus visit by an international scholar classroom study of Ecuador, followed by – Rico Pohling of the Chemnitz University a three-week visit to the country. While of Technology in Germany. Among other there, students lived with host families, activities, Prof. Pohling gave a public prespent time in both rural and urban areas, sentation entitled “Moral Attentiveness engaged in service learning activities, from a Cross-Cultural Perspective.” Dr. toured historically significant sites, stud- Rhett Diessner played a key role in helpied Spanish and Kichwa (an indigenous ing to make the visit possible. language), and the like. She also particiSeveral current and former Social Scipated in an online course development ences Division faculty members gave workshop and took ten students to the presentations as part of a workshop for Chinese Lantern Festival in Spokane. Lewiston School District teachers on “NaDustin Ellis – 2015 Social Sciences: Po- tive American History, Cultures, and Conlitical Science graduate – was accepted temporary Affairs.” Dr. Alan Marshall into the doctoral program in political sci- (emeritus, Anthropology) spoke about ence at the University of Oregon and has Nez Perce cultural identity, while Dr. Kereceived a Graduate Teaching Fellow- rensa Allison (Anthropology) introduced ship. the teachers to useful online resources for teaching about Native American isDr. Rhett Diessner (Psychology) has been sues. Dr. Steve Evans (emeritus, History) actively engaged in scholarly activities. co-presented with Nez Perce tribal elder He traveled to Poland in June to conand author Allen Pinkham about the reduct research on cross-cultural conceplationship between the Nez Perce people tions of beauty and spirituality. He also and Lewis and Clark. Dr. Amy Canfield co-authored an article on the psychol(History) provided an overview of U.S. Inogy of beauty with two LCSC students dian policy. Adjunct faculty member Prof. -- Cameron Kirk (Psychology major) and Kathy Lewis discussed the important role Crystn Guenthner (Social Sciences: Anteachers can play in the academic sucthropology major) -- has been accepted cess of Native American students. Sigfor publication in Teaching of Psychology, nificant support for the workshop came a journal of the American Psychological from the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), Association. He co-authored another pathe state-based affiliate of the National per with Reese Hui, who is a high school Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). student in Hong Kong and the son of the first international student to serve The LCSC Political Science Club, the as president of the LCSC student body. League of Women Voters, and the Nez Their paper will appear in the Indian Jour- Perce County Clerk’s Office conducted nal of Positive Psychology. a voter registration training session and an on-campus voter registration drive in Heidi Hughes (a double major in ComSeptember. munications and Political Science) and Lewis-Clark State College The Social Sciences Division sponsored a Constitution Day panel discussion on Article 5 and the Constitutional Amendment Process. Panelists included Dr. Leif Hoffmann (Political Science), Dr. Timothy Lynch (Political Science), Gene Straughan (Justice Studies), Amanda Van Lanen (History), and Haseeb Khan (student). Dr. Leanne Parker (Psychology) attended the Professional Women’s Mindfulness Retreat in Glasgow, Scotland in October. Dr. LaChelle Rosenbaum (Social Work) and Prof. Lauren Nichols (Social Work) attended the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in Denver, Colorado in October. Dr. Leif Hoffmann (Political Science) attended the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association’s annual conference in Boise. At that conference, he presented a paper on active learning techniques in political science, served as a discussant for a Peace and Conflict Studies panel, and was selected to serve on the organization’s Executive Council. In addition, he organized an on-campus talk (via video conference) on the Greek Financial Crisis by Emeritus Professor Ingeborg Tömmel of the University of Osnabrück in Germany. He also had some of his lectures and classroom activities published as part of a collection of ancillary material for CQ Press/Sage’s “The Logic of American Politics.” Prof. Angela Wartel (Justice Studies) participated in the Western Association of Criminal Justice Conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Dr. Amy Canfield (History) gave several invited talks to local organizations -- including one to the Tsceminicum Club on women’s suffrage. She was awarded a sabbatical for the Spring of 2016, which will allow her to conduct research on the history of Native American water rights and federal Indian policy in the late 19th and early 20th century. The Student Organization of Social Workers (SOSW) in Coeur d’Alene organized a Family Bingo Night -- complete with a spaghetti dinner and children’s coloring 11 Highlights cont’d contest – to raise money to support local have three children and three grandchil- ing systems that are cheaper to operate. military families. dren. As energy driven technology evolves, our students must stay abreast of these Dr. Laura Earles (Sociology) presented a Auto Mechanics Show Off Their changes. paper entitled “The Labor Supporting the Holiday Spirit Locavore: Work and Wages on CSA Farms Geo-thermal heat pump systems exThe Auto Mechanics Technology proin a Pacific Northwest Community” at the tract heat from the ground in the colder gram float took first place in “overall” Annual Meeting of the Association for Humonths. That heat can be transferred to and “dance individual” in this year’s manist Sociology in October. residential or commercial structures. In Clarkston Christmas Parade. warmer months, the process can be reDr. Gary Reed (Justice Studies) attended versed. Heat is extracted from the structhe Annual Meeting of the American Soture and transferred to the ground where ciety of Criminology in Washington, DC in it is absorbed. November. This fall our HACAT students had the opThe Political Science Club and the Social portunity to install a geo-thermal loop on Sciences Division sponsored a Civic Enthe east side of the Wittman Complex. gagement Writing Contest for students in Before students laid out the geo-thermal Nez Perce and Asotin counties. Contespiping, an outside contractor excavated tants had to write an essay on the impora 50 foot long, five foot deep trench. Stutance of voting. The $100 first prize was dents placed the piping in the trench and awarded in December. Technical and Industrial Mark Smith named Technical and Industrial Division Chair Congratulations to Mark Smith on being named the chair of the Te c h n i c a l and Industrial Division. Smith has taught at Lewis-Clark State College since 1986 in the heating/air conditioning and appliance technology program. He takes the baton from Tim Wiggins, who retired at the end of June after serving LCSC since 1999. Smith has received a number of accolades over the years including the LCSC Alumni Educator of the Year Award, the Teacher of the Year Award, and the Skills USA Advisor of the Year Award. He has helped LCSC compete in National Skills USA competitions for 22 years and has taught multiple gold medal winners. Geo-thermal heat pumps donated by Up the Creek Heating and Air will be connected to the loop to teach students how to service and maintain this growing segment of our industry. New Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) Program For students interested in electronics AND a career as a R&D or Manufacturing technician, LCSC has a new Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) track within the Industrial Electronics Techonology program. The EET track is an option for either the AAS or BAS degrees. Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho have seen growth in technology companies with R&D and/or Manufacturing operations. These companies need electronics technicians with broad and in-depth knowledge of electronics. The Electronics Engineering Technology track was created by the State of Idaho and LCSC to provide students with the necessary knowledge to be an R&D or Manufacturing Electronics Technician. First year students begin with a study of basic DC and AC electrical theory and an introduction to electronic components, test equipment, and workplace procedures. New Professor for HACAT Program The Heating, Air Conditioning and Appliance Technology program has a new associate professor. J.R. Kok comes to Lewis-Clark State College after 24 years in the HVAC industry. He obtained a B.S. from LCSC in 2014 and is currently working on a master’s degree in education through the University of Idaho. He holds a journeyman’s license in HVAC through the state of Idaho and has held a HVAC contractor’s license in the state of Florida since 2005. J.R. and his wife of 24 years moved to Idaho with their 3 children in 2009. dents also build and test real circuits on the NI Elvis prototyping stations using virtual test tools through the MultiSim software platform. And, as high density programmable devices (such as FPGAs and ASICs) are so important in today’s electronics designs, EET students learn to program and test these devices using the lab’s Altera programmable device training boards and software. The World Is Just One Big Datacenter Every bit of information that you have relinquished to the Internet (email, browsing, gaming, dark net, You-Tube) or social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat) is stored somewhere…usually in the bowels of a datacenter located at a remote location and populated by thousands of computers and storage systems and managed by system adminThe EET program has made a serious in- istrator/network technicians who have vestment in technology to introduce the super gnome like qualities. More and students to today’s technology environ- more of our activity with computers is bement (equipment and software). ing relegated to the cloud which is essentially datacenter oriented. The Information Technology program has instituted a framework that is much like a large scale datacenter. Twelve servers form the basis of the datacenter. The enterprise like routing and switching mechanism which supports this datacenter complex provides students within each of the classes in IT an opportunity to interact not only with the in-house datacenter, but various datacenters accessed through the Internet. Students are learning the fundamentals of working with and constructing enterprise grade networks as well as how to manage these complexes. Second year students choose the programmable logic controller track (Industrial Electronics Technology track) or the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) track. The EET program offers the opportunity to learn more advanced electronic circuit knowledge - both theory and hands-on. Students will also learn basic computer software programming and programmable device hardware programming. Material students learn in class is reinforced with hands-on analog and digital circuits experience in the state of the art EET laboratory. Each station include an i7 processor based computer, MultiSim software circuit simulation tools, and standalone test equipment. Stu- The HACAT program’s previous professor, Mark Smith, has been promoted to chair of the Technical and Industrial Division. HACAT Program Installs Geo-thermal System One constant in today’s heating and cooling industry is rising energy costs. This has led to a customer base that is The LC Valley native and his wife, Erion, increasingly looking for heating and cool12 the physical plant generously agreed to bury the pipe (special thanks to Benjamin Gonzales for spending a rainy day running the tractor). Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College For more information on the EET program, please contact the Technical and Industrial Division Office, 208 792-2220 The spectra of datacenter invasion by and ask for Scott Brainard or Doug various nefarious creatures are being Hewett. addressed by the sequence of classes in computer security. The culmination About the Instructor: The EET Track Inof this sequence involves penetration structor is Doug Hewett. Mr. Hewett is an testing of isolated systems (to avoid disElectrical Engineer and has close to 30 rupting our campus system) for vulneryears experience in medical device and ability to outside (and inside) threats to defense R&D as an analog and digital an organizations information technology circuit designer, and group and project complex. leader. 13 Highlights cont’d Graduates of the Information Technology program are being provided the skills to manage not only the current generation of networked computer systems, but systems of the future. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Community Programs Welcomes New e-Learning Services DIrector Community Programs is pleased to announce Dawn Lesperance as our new director for e-Learning Services (eLS). eLS facilitates the delivery of instruction for alternative delivery methods of classroom instruction to students with time and geographic constraints. They provide administrative support of Blackboard, development of online and technologyenhanced courses, faculty and student services, technical support, and faculty training. In addition, eLS oversees the Testing Center in the LCSC Library. Nine people from the community took STUDENTS AWARDED LCSC DUAL the computer class in the antiquated lab, CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS complete with big CRT screens rather Reprinted with permission from the Idaho County Free Press than the flat screen monitors we’ve all grown used to seeing. After the class, Grangeville Outreach Coordinator, Carla Wilkins, learned there were at least fifty old CRT screens currently being used in the Grangeville school labs and libraries, along with many more computers that were more than six years old. Hoping to help, she contacted Courtney Forsmann, LCSC’s IT Help Desk Manager, to find out what happens to LCSC’s old computers when our labs are updated. Courtney indicated they are donated and agreed to fill out the paperwork to get the Mt. View School District on that list. On April 20, the Grangeville Outreach held the event, “Keep Your Computer Lab Updated” and delivered twenty computers, keyboards and flat screens to the Grangeville schools. A big thanks to Carla for taking the initiative and filling a Dawn comes to LCSC from WSU where need in the community! she has been working with Global Campus Proctoring Services as the Assistant Manager. She has experience working with Blackboard Learn, Angel, Canvas and other Learning Management Systems. Please join us in welcoming Dawn to the Community Programs team! GRANGEVILLE OUTREACH Last spring, the LCSC Grangeville Outreach Center offered the enrichment class, “Keep Your Computer Healthy” taught by Joe Rodriguez, the Director of Technology for Mt. View School District. Although LCSC has a modern computer lab at the Grangeville Outreach Center, the instructor preferred to teach his class at the Grangeville Elementary/Middle School, in the lab that was familiar to him. 14 CENTER FOR ARTS & HISTORY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EVENTS LCSC Center for Arts & History and Continuing Education & Community Events are departments of Community Programs, and located in historic downtown Lewiston at 415 Main Street. The spring semester is always a busy time with classes, exhibits, programs and events, making the Center the place “Where Campus & Community Meet.” 32nd Annual Dogwood Festival of the Lewis-Clark Valley The 32nd Annual Dogwood Festival of the Lewis-Clark Valley is an annual celebration of arts, culture and community during the month of April. The festival is coordinated through the work of community volunteers and administered by the offices of LCSC Continuing Education & Community Events. Silverthorne Artist’s Series Left to Right: Colton Cervantes, Zach Told, McKenzie Kennedy, Nichole Blackmer and Katrina Frei Five Grangeville High School students were recently awarded dual credit scholarships through the Lewis-Clark State College Outreach Center. Recipients Nicole Blackmer, Colton Cervantes, Katrina Frei, McKenzie Kennedy and Zach Told each received $130 that pays for two-thirds of their class. The Dual Credit program gives students the opportunity to earn academic college credit while still in high school. Classes may be taken at the high school, on campus, or online. Contributing toward these scholarships were LCSC Outreach instructors Sherrie Beckman, Dale Brege, Dave Crousser, Rosalie Jessup, Vicki Olds, Rachel Young and Jeff & Carla Wilkins who all taught various enrichment classes for LCSC and donated their instructor fees. Last month, nine more complete setups “These scholarships are the result of two were delivered, bringing the total of dogenerous groups of people,” said LCSC nated computers to 29. Outreach Coordinator Carla Wilkins, “the LCSC’s Grangeville Outreach works to enrichment teachers who donate their inbe a liaison between LCSC and the com- structor fees so students can be awarded munity and serves a variety of functions scholarships and the area high school such as on-line, industry and Compass teachers who put in the time and effort testing, student counseling, and creating to allow students to take their classes personal enrichment classes. If you’d dual-credit.” like to keep up with what they are doing, COEUR D’ALENE CENTER like the “Grangeville LCSC Outreach” on It was tumbles and rumbles for ASLCSCFacebook. CDA Student Chair, Heidi Keele, as she “sumoed up” with ASNIC President, Mitch Kennedy, at the annual NIC basWinter 2015-16 • Journey ketball game. Lewis-Clark State College is a close partner with North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene where LCSC has had a presence for more than 33 years. The colleges collaborate to advance hundreds of students to bachelor degree completion in North Idaho. NIC and LCSC look forward to collaboration on a new multi-million dollar building to be constructed in 2016 on the Higher Education campus in Coeur d’Alene. March 1 - 4 the Silverthorne Artist’s Series presents an Independent Film Festival. Films include: An Inconvenient Truth, by Al Gore; Girl from God’s Country, the story of Nell Shipman who produced films in Northern Idaho in the early 1900’s; Plant This Movie, by former Lewiston resident Karney Hatch, with the fourth film to be announced. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for all four films, LCSC student and alumni admisLC CARES sion is FREE. Silverthorne Artist’s Series This past semester, Community Pro- is brought to you in part by the Associgrams became the umbrella that covers ated Students of LCSC. the campus community service commit- Common Threads Folk Art Exhibit tee “LC Cares”. This is the third year the committee has held their annual LC Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts Cares Toy and Food Drive benefitting & History presents a folk and fiber-arts area food banks and the YWCA for the themed juried exhibition January 22 holiday season. The LC Cares Commit- March 12 with an opening folk art festival tee held a fund drive for the Clearwater and reception Friday, February 5 at the Complex Fires that affected our region in Center. Common Threads includes works August and September of 2015. Funds from several artists in various mediums were donated by LCSC students, staff, from around the Northwest and features and faculty with a large sum coming stories behind the works on display, infrom the LCSC Auto Club. A benefit con- cluding the artist’s history with the mecert was also held September 18 at the dium and the history of the craft itself. Silverthorne Theater which many area Demonstrations and workshops take musicians donated their time and tal- place throughout the run of the exhibit. ent. The event was organized by local 26th Annual Confluence Grape & Grain musicians who double as LCSC staff and faculty, Charity Goodell and Rollie Hallen, Join the LCSC Center for Arts & History respectively. Overall, the effort raised and Business Student Organization for $3,269 and the committee was able to the 26th Annual Confluence Grape & give to 18 families two weeks prior to the Grain! Attendees will celebrate 26 years Christmas holiday. All of these families of wine and beer loving fun in a spectaculost their homes in the fires and were not lar fashion on Friday, April 15, 6 – 9 pm at the LCSC Center for Arts & History. insured. Lewis-Clark State College 2016 Dogwood Festival Logo – Credit Cori Dantini 32nd Annual Art Under the Elms Make plans now to attend the 32nd Annual Art Under the Elms (AUE), a signature event of the Dogwood Festival on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College, which takes place April 22 – 24. AUE has something for all ages, featuring over 100 of the region’s finest artists, regional entertainers on two stages, international food court, and family-friendly activities and attractions spanning three days. Visit the LCSC Center for Arts & History website at http://www.lcsc.edu/cah, Continuing Education & Community Events at http://www.lcsc.edu/ce, or the Center’s Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/LCSCCenterforArtsandHistory for more information about upcoming events and programming. 15 Work Scholars: Taking Learning to Work There’s a new program on campus that is receiving strong support from the Idaho State Board of Education and rave reviews from students and supervisors involved. Launched this fall, thanks to $206,000 in annual funding from the Idaho Legislature, the Lewis-Clark State College Work Scholars program pairs high achieving LCSC students with on and off campus jobs. The goal is to alleviate the financial burden of higher education. LC Work Scholars, the only program of its kind in Idaho, provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and build professional skills in addition to earning a degree. Currently, 22 students have been selected to participate as LC Work Scholars based on an extensive set of criteria. The program requires students to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the academic year, while maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. All students are required to participate in community service projects as well. In return, students in the program receive a tuition scholarship and a $750 stipend per semester. Andy Gehring, the first off-campus Work Scholar, works as a diesel mechanic for Summit Utility Contractors. In January, Gehring will represent LCSC at the Industrial and Technical Board meeting in Boise where he will visit with legislators, Andy Gehring is the first Work Scholar to work for an off-campus business. 16 “They’ll be talking with me about how the program is going. I’m excited to see what is in store!” Supervisors and worksites, also selected based on extensive criteria, are tasked with providing jobs that are meaningful, necessary, and separate from work-study positions already offered. The program has 31 approved worksites, five are offered by community partners. According to Erin Cassetto, LC Work Scholars coordinator, “Our Work Scholars have been successful both on and off campus. Our business partners have really taken notice of what these students have to offer.” Students have risen to the occasions. Work Scholar Janet Daniels was highly praised by her supervisor Traci Noyes in a letter to LCSC Vice President for Student Affairs Andy Hanson. Noyes wrote: “My Work Scholar helped a fellow student who had recently become homeless. She found a place for the student to live and provided the student with food vouchers for the next six months. Janet gave us a great new resource that I was unaware of.” Noyes added, this was only Janet’s “second day on the job…Wonder what will happen tomorrow?” Automated manufacturing major, Brandon Beeson, “hit the ground running” as Janet Daniels (center) with her TRiO supervisors Traci Birdsell and Traci Noyes. the Marketing Assistant in Events and Campus Cards, according to his supervisor Julie Crea. With a minor in business administration, Beeson is thinking about his future and sees the far reaching benefits of his Work Scholar experience. “I want to own my own business, and I recognize the benefits of having multiple skills. Marketing is the most essential part of business… If you can’t market, then you can’t sell.” A fun group of alumni and friends gathered at Patt’s Garden Center in Clarkston last October. The group enjoyed food and drink while creating a fall themed blooming masterpiece. The unique nature of the program has made it of particular interest to the Idaho State Board of Education, private foundations and LCSC alumni. In a recent Lewiston Tribune article, LCSC President Tony Fernández said, “I’d love to see [Work Scholars] expand and I think there’s room to grow. If the state wants to increase support, that would be great, but I think there’s room for private funding to come into play.” The program is definitely headed in that direction, Cassetto explained, “The appropriated funds from the legislature supports about 20 Work Scholars, and thanks to community business partners we’ve been able to add additional positions for the spring 2016 semester.” For more information, please contact Work Scholars Coordinator Erin Cassetto at [email protected] or 208-792-2084. Automated manufacturing technology major, Brandon Beeson, stands near his work hanging outside the SUB. Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 17 Alumni Spotlight “Abraham Lincoln”; the Broadway musical “Grab the Ring”; and a musical adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland.” Larry Heimgartner gets a little emotional when remembering his good friend Bob Howard from their early days in Lewiston and later at Lewis-Clark State College in the 1960s. He also wrote a variety of plays that had a moral message for children. He took those plays around the Los Angeles area and that helped earn him the Eugene Pimentel Award for Teaching Excellence. Larry Heimgartner It’s understandable though because Heimgartner is good with bringing out emotions, especially pulling at the emotional strings of his theater audiences, which he has been doing for years. Heimgartner, a 1970 graduate of LCSC, has spent the past 45 years as an accomplished writer, director and producer of theater works that deal with tough social and economic issues both in the United States and abroad. His work – along with his generosity – has been lauded by many. He served as a professor and chair of the Theater Department at Los Angeles Harbor College in Wilmington, Calif., for more than 40 years where his work was even honored by the California Legislature. After his retirement in 2010, he was an adjunct professor at the college and continued to take his works abroad. Before one such trip to Scotland last fall, Heimgartner and his wife, Debbie, ventured to Lewiston for the first time in a while. Larry had a 1965 class reunion at Lewiston High that he attended, but he also wanted to honor his old friend, Bob, who passed away a few years ago. “Our front doors were about 100 feet apart growing up and then we hung out later after he served in the Vietnam War,” Heimgartner said. “He and I used to have lots of discussions about that war and life in general. He was a great guy.” To honor his friend, Heimgartner sponsored to have a tree planted on the east side of the Administration Building on the LCSC campus and also a bench to sit on. “On a hot summer day in July, people can sit under this tree and ponder things,” Heimgartner says. 18 “For me, it’s a chance to think about Bob and honor his memory. This was a beautiful valley to grow up in and LCSC was a great place for me. I have a lot of fond memories here.” Heimgartner earned his degree in Theater and English at LCSC. He served as Student Body President for a year and also was named the Outstanding Student of the Year when he graduated. “I spent a lot of time in the presence of Don Johnson, John Nydinger, Steve Evans and John Barker, who all gave this youngster lots of attention,” Heimgartner says. “We had fun both in and out of the classroom. Every week we’d have a potluck dinner and just get together.” Heimgartner actually started college at the University of Idaho, but spent summers fighting fires. After a big fire in the China Creek area in 1968, Heimgartner got back a few days late for the semester and Idaho denied him admission. So he enrolled at LCSC and one of the first classes he signed up for was taught by Nydinger and featured the 1882 play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen “An Enemy of the People.” That hooked Heimgartner. He taught a variety of theater classes at the college and is even responsible for getting an Emmy winning music group back together, albeit for one play. In 1993, Heimgartner discovered he had Jeannette Hawes as a student. Hawes is one of three sisters that formed the 1970s pop group The Emotions. The trio won a Grammy in 1978 for Best Song of the Year for “Best of My Love.” “John was a great guy and very inspirational,” Heimgartner said. “He let me help with directing and I enjoyed directing and writing more than acting so that’s what led me down my path.” Despite the fame, the group stopped performing in 1985 following the death of their manager and father. With Hawes as a student, Heimgartner learned about the family and then helped Hawes write an autobiographical musical, “Bigger Than Bubblegum”, which the sisters performed at the college. The musical followed their trials and tribulations, which became a theme for many of Heimgartner’s works. Upon graduation, Heimgartner taught high school for a year outside of Los Angeles before he accepted a position at L.A. Harbor. Over the course of his tenure at Harbor College he wrote, produced and directed many original theatrical productions, including the one man show Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College Heimgartner also has consorted with his wife on a number of plays that covered touchy social topics, such as AIDs and disease. They have taken these plays on Debbie and Larry Heimgartner the road to parts of the U.S. and Europe, and he has conducted study programs in Europe through a cooperative exchange program with England’s Barnsley College. “I’ve written several full-length musicals, one Broadway play, 10 children’s theater plays and a few other things,” he says. Heimgartner also wrote several plays on wars, including one about Chief Joseph and the War of 1877, which was performed in Europe last fall. He also wrote a play on Jose Gutierrez, one of the first United State soldiers to be killed in Iraq in 2003. The play focused on Gutierrez being born in Guatemala and his battles to become a U.S. citizen. “I want to educate and engage the people who are watching my plays,” Heimgartner says. “It’s something I learned in college at Lewis-Clark State that I’ve always carried with me. You want to challenge your audience.” 19 Lewis-Clark State College held its first official homecoming since 1979 on October 22-24. Over 20 events filled the three-day celebration and gave the 975 registered alumni, students, faculty/staff members and their guests a broad menu of activities to participate in. 20 Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 21 22 Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 23 Orval and Lovilla Austin Estate Avista Corp. Avista Foundation Barry Barnes John and Marilyn Bengtson Bennett Lumber Robert “Jack” ’42 and Pearl Bowler Estate Robert and Marge Brown Glen* and Babs Carlson* J. J.* and Gwen* Church John A. Church Clearwater Paper R. L. (Tony) and LaDean Copeland Kenneth and Kathleen Davis George Day ’26 Estate DeAtley Corporation DeVlieg Foundation Esko-Graphics, Inc. Don and Joanne Poe First Security Bank Port of Lewiston Jack M. and Mary Lou ’80 Gruber Potlatch Corporation Joe Hall Ford Potlatch No.1 Federal Credit Union Cameron and Marilyn Hinman Regence BlueShield of Idaho Gertrude Drissen Hudson Estate Regence Foundation Idaho Beverages Clifford O. & W. E. Johnson Trust J. A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc. Dean* and Colleen Mahoney William and Roena Mannschreck Gary and Grace Meisner Lawrence Mills* Nez Perce County Nez Perce Tribe Almeda Oglesby Estate Robert D. Olson ’50 Marion Pierstorff ’45 Estate Rogers Toyota Scion Marion ’40 and Lorena* ’42 Shinn St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Houston Thomas Estate Tri-State Memorial Hospital Tribune Publishing Company US Bank Robert and Evelyn Urquhart Estate Wells Fargo Gerald* and Frances Wilson Kathryn Sylvia Wilson ’21 Estate Zirbel Transport *deceased 24 Winter 2015-16 • Journey Henry Leonidas Talkington Society $50,000 and more John and Marilyn Bengtson Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc. William and Roena Mannschreck Don and Joanne Poe Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union St. Joseph Regional Medical Center James W. Reid Society $10,000 to $49,999 Anonymous Clearwater Paper Clifford O. and W. E. Johnson Trust Alfred Fettig Cameron and Marilyn Hinman Rose Hopkins Trust Inland Northwest Community Foundation Nez Perce Tribe Robert Olson ’50 Plateau Native American Foundation Dana Pretko Falk ’70 George & Laura Knepper Society $2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous Blood Center Foundation Charles ’77 and Diana ’04 Brown Barbara Clark ’57 Darrel and Karyl Engel H & S Services, Inc. Happy Day Corporation James ’50 and LaVonne Heitmann David and Betty ’94 Kendrick Gary and Grace Meisner Rob Meyers and Reid Folsom Michael and Sharon Ripley Roecks Kvitle Foundation Ray and Carol Servatius Henry and Mary Sugden Claire B. Veseth Janet L. Wetmore 1893 Society $1,000 to $2,499 Meriwether Lewis & William Clark Society $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous Avista Foundation Kenneth and Kathleen Davis DeVlieg Foundation Excel Transport, Inc. J. Anthony and Diane Fernández Valerie Hodge Idaho Community Foundation Idaho Forest Group Idaho Humanities Council Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. The Lightfoot Foundation Mike’s Heating & Air Conditioning Peters & Keatts Equipment Inc. Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc. c Lewis-Clark State College J. R. Seaman St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Auxiliary US Bancorp Dick and Julie White Brennan and Connie Duclos Bill and Debi ’93 Fitzgerald Fraternal Order of Eagles Sally Gassaway GNC H & H Molds, Inc. Hugh Haegelin Chet and Carol Herbst Philip and Elaine Hughes Idaho Adventures in Living Idaho Beverages, Inc. Inland 465 Inland Cellular Kendall of Idaho Debbie Kinson Willard Latimer LCSC Welding Club Lewiston Rotary Club Colleen Mahoney Randy Mulrony Lyle and Sharon Parks Pepsi Cola Co. Perfection Traffic Control Jeffrey and Lesley Phelps Nancy Poole Marvin R. Reed Retired Educators of North Central Idaho Riverside Recovery Mary Lee Roberts ’09 Brian and Michelle Schmidt Jack and Sherry Seeh Marion Shinn ’40 Philip Shinn ’69 Showalter Carlisle Trust Fund Craig and Jane Spencer Paul and Deanna Stewart Jeff and Lorita Stohr Phil and Marilyn Stonebraker Brennda Tsuhako ’09 Turn-Key Medical, Inc. Lee and Deanna Vickers Vista Outdoor Dick Wagner Joby and Gayle Watson Rich and Marilyn Wilson Dan Wilson Jo Ann Worthington ’43 NT’S C E I D R I S la - Thank you! FY11FY12FY13FY14FY15 Friends $338,051$265,589$465,665$454,643$494,910 Alumni $59,674 $65,870$126,025$122,383 $76,659 Faculty, Staff & Retired $26,935 $43,209 $28,359 $29,580 $53,178 Corporations/Foundation$1,373,157 $2,052,208 $780,982 $1,865,923 $431,079 Student Organizations $1,826 $125 $392 $23,756 $1,067 Community Organizations $40,462$23,705$72,169$25,550$30,539 $1,840,105$2,450,706$1,473,592$2,521,837$1,087,432 President’s Circle members contributed over $947,473.54 during fiscal year 2015. is Dollars Raised to Support LCSC The President’s Circle recognizes the group of donors who provide substantial annual support of LewisClark State College. Membership in the President’s Circle is achieved with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. The President’s Circle encompasses the following donor societies: Henry Leonidas Talkington, James W. Reid, Meriwether Lewis & William Clark, George and Laura Knepper and the 1893 Society. le w Marvin DeLuga Estate Dana Pretko Falk ’70 President’s Circle Andy Alldredge Anonymous Carole Asbury ’98 Association of Government Accountants Robert and Marge Brown Chuck and Sue Carlbom Laila Carson Jerry ’67 and Liz ’70 Chavez Celso Chavez Robert and Shirley Coleman Mike and Tracy Collins Constance Hamblin Charitable Trust Ray Coon Domino’s Pizza Jim and Eleanor Downey ege Atlas Sand & Rock Plateau Native American Foundation ll Larry and Karen Arguinchona X. E. “Bus” and Mary Ellen Durant Estate o Anonymous If we have inadvertently omitted or improperly reported your name, please contact College Advancement, Lewis-Clark State College, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho 83501. 208.792.2458. • PR E Lifetime Members of the President’s Circle The following report reflects gifts received by Lewis-Clark State College, the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation, and the LCSC Alumni Association between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. E • CL Honor Roll of Donors 2014-2015 Lewis-Clark State College is proud to recognize and thank those whose giving over time totals $50,000 or more. Your generosity is astounding! c r k s t at e 25 College Club $500 to $999 Advantage Advertising, Inc. Dale and Karen ’95 Andrews Anthony and Mary Kay Anegon Assist-2-Sell Gary ’83 and Jill ’92 Balmer Marye Barker ’69 Ryan ’03 and Brianne ’02 Bender John ’78 and Terry Blankenship Mike and Joan Bowen Tom Boyer Kent and Mardell Broemeling Richard Brunmeier Kevin ’85 and Lisa ’83 Byers Camp, Cabin & Home Chapman Law Offices, PLLC Philip and Carol Church Clearwater River Casino Dick Clifford Harold and Muna Crook Barbara Davis Eastgate Chiropractic, Inc. Derrill Edgar Nicholas Edmonson Julia Evans Stephan and Mary Flores Charles and Jean Gabby Julian J Gara LaToya Harris Krista Harwick ’05 Mary Hasenoehrl ’79 Ray and Pat Heimgartner and Kailey Druffel Scott and Robin Henderson Laura Lee Herndon Mike ’72 and JoAnn ’72 Hill Vernon Hoover Inland Auto Glass IRS Environmental Adam and Jenny Jelinek JJZ Music Johnora Johnson Joyce’s Orchard Resident Care Todd Kolb Diane Kovach Land Title of Nez Perce County, Inc. Lewis-Clark Valley Kiwanis Club Lewiston Orthopaedic Assoc. Dr. David Martin McCann Ranch & Livestock Co. Connie McDonald Lynn and Kay Miller Chad ’98 and Lisa Mills William and Diane Mitchell Mike ’51 and Arlene Mitchell Model Home Furnishings Donald ’01 and Rachel Montgomery Richard and Johnette Moore Lynn and Sonya Moss Donald and Jill Newton Loretta Nickel ’95 Fred and Lila Noland Larry Norton Amleto Domebo and Jamie Olson ’89 Sandra Peck Perfection Tire Store #18 Richard and Sandra Phillips Gary ’76 and Terri ’06 Picone Steve and Julie Rice Shane and Dawn Ristau Rogers Toyota Scion Ronnie and Leilani Rose Bert Sahlberg and Lynn ’86 King Duane and Eadie Saxton William and Faye Seehafer Serenity Place Residential Shore Lodge 26 Wendy Shuttleworth Ron Smith Milton Snyder ’51 and Dolores Gibbons Howard Sterner Ralph and Paula Stout Steve Stroschein ’90 Charles Thompson John and Sylvia Tierney Charlie and Corrine Truksa Tom and Diane Turnbow John and Jan Vassar Normal Hill Club $250 to $499 360 Gymnastics 4-K Radio, KOZE AM/FM Mark and Laura Ackerman A.L. and Nancy Alford Connie Alford Appleside Storage Randall and Kristie Arnold Brock Astle ’10 Avista Blacks Office Products Todd Dickeson Gary ’84 and Kim Boettger Scott and Sue ’94 Brown Bryden Canyon Golf Course Larry and Patricia ’89 Butts Donna Callahan ’84 Cambia Employee Giving Campaign Brad and Linda Cannon Century 21 Price Right Clarkston Golf & Country Club Clearwater Medical Clinic William and Kathy Clouser Constance Cohmer Bert and Teresa Cole College Advancement Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl, PLLC Curtis, Sallee & Company Kevin and Kimberly Cushman Colin and Donna Doyle Richard and Betty Eggleston Randal Eriksen ’94 Eye Care Specialists PS E-Z Rental-n-Sales Firehouse Medics Tracy Flynn ’95 Emily D. Flynn Kai Fong Steven Forge ’80 Donna Francis Robert Franklin ’12 Rachelle Genthos Joe and Kelly Hall Thomas and JoAnn Harvey Juanita Hasfurther Hills Valley Floral Gary and Jutta Hughes Idaho Impressions, Inc. Jim ’67 and Cheryl ’70 Jenkins Jodi Jones ’12 Andrea Kinzer Charlette Kremer ’91 Fred Kuester Lancer Lanes Robert and Rita Lane Lewiston Country Club Bernice Lorentz Randel and Kathy Martin Don Mathison Glen Matsui William and Lori McCann Joanne McCormack Colin ’92 and Maria McLean Lee and Angie McVey Steven ’87 and Polly ’90 Milholland Cheri Miller ’76 Miscellaneous Donors Chris Moore Brad and Gail Morlock Tristan Mullis Mike and Evelyn Naccarato Brad Nielson Brooke O’Brien-Cushman ’01 Brian and Bonnie Orr Gloria Palmer Frank ’51 and Barbara ’72 Park Joseph ’74 and Sherry ’71 Pearson Chani Phillips Karen Powell Jil Qurington Hank Reininger Nancy Riggers Dick and Barbara Riggs Don Rinta Clay and Mary Lou Robinson Anita Rognas John and Kay Rusche Geralyn Seale Richard Shedd ’94 and Wilma Green ’72 Tate ’02 and Soo Lee ’99 Bruce Smith Bob ’89 and Angel Sobotta Sodexo Kenneth and Lori Stinson Sara Stokes W. T. and Rubie Straughan The Lunch Box Deli & BBQ Byron and Charlene Thomason Paul and Judy Thompson Holly Tower Joe Travis Earl Trigstead Imogene Trigsted ’83 Sergio and Cheryl Verduci Joe Visintainer Joe Wagner Charlie Walker ’98 Edna Webber Western Trailers Betty Wilks Laurie Wilson Wine Valley Golf Club Joseph and Arlene Worthington Gary and Judi ’90 Wutzke Confluence Club $100 to $249 Bruce and Lois Devereaux Rhett and Wendy Diessner M. Lyndon Dieter Mike and Judy Divilbiss Robert and Shirley Dorendorf Robert and Connie Downen Eclips Salon & Day Spa Ronald 73’ and Constance Ellis Fazzari’s Kathryn Felix Judith Floch ’07 Brian ’83 and Janet ’99 Fonnesbeck Linda Ford ’58 Randy and Evelyn Forsmann Boyd and Rosemary Founds Logan Fowler ’08 Jerome ’04 and Susan Crea Fox David Fox Ron Frieze Rod Frost ’80 Frumtha, Inc. Dean and Ruth Funabiki Jody ’80 and Kellie ’75 Gatz Okey and Patricia Goode Rebecca Greenbaum Guardian Plumbing, Heating, & A/C, Inc. Guy’s Outdoor Bill Hall and Sharon Taylor Cynthia Hall Hallmark Picture Gallary Dennis ’62 and Rosemary Halsey N Carolyn Hamm LeeAnn Hancock Andrew Hanson ’92 Marvel Harper ’91 Ken and Denise Harris Howard and Barbara Hayes Robert and Gayleene Hayes William ’79 and Jennifer ’94 Hayne Hazels Good Eats Barry ’78 and Teri Heasley Don and Delta Heath-Simpson Bob Helinger Thomas Hennigan ’76 Richard Hensley Patricia Heywood ’88 Andrew Hill Aaron Hill Wade ’69 and Ann Hillman Hills Resort Elmer Hingston Martin and Margaret Hirt Douglas ’60 and Margaret Hodge Elizabeth Hogan ’69 Timothy Holliday Jim ’69 and Cottie ’69 Hood Hot Shots Brian Howell Laura Hughes Michael and Barbara Adams Jim A. Adams Aherin, Rice & Anegon AL & M, LLC Dale and Jan Alldredge Allen & Co. Richard and Susan Alvord Brian and Hy’D Andrews Sidney Armstrong ’88 Melba Ashburn ’60 Ray Atkinson Kenneth Azbill ’83 and Lupe Betancur Jean Baker Scott ’93 and Staci Baldwin Barbara Barnes Basalt Cellars Melanie Batiste Denise Beail Beamers Landing Beverly Beaulieu ’57 Michael Benke Alice Bevans Brian and Traci Birdsell Mike and Michelle Bly Sheila Bond Thomas and Victoria Boubel Beverly Bowen-Rhoades ’89 Gregory and Tammy Boyd Keith Browning BSN Sports Jay Buhner Diana S. Bunt Greg Burton ’81 Bill and Margie Cameron Kelly Carlstrom ’07 Cliff Carrick Sean Cassidy Natosha Chason Roger ’62 and Denice Clyne Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel John Coghlan Dick and Bonnie Coles College Place Colleen Corbeill Rebecca Cowan Betsy Cowin Charles and Dollie Crawford Barrett Crawford Julie Crea ’99 Ted and Marsha Creason Crossfit LC Valley Douglas Cruthirds Gerald ’61 and Janet Currin Christa Davis William and Mona ’84 Davis Robert and DeeDee DeBorde Deranleau’s of Lewiston Gifts by Designation Athletics Academic/Professional Technical Programs Capital Projects Center for Arts and History Other Scholarships Student Support Unrestricted Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lacie Hughes Errol Braker and AnnaLee Hughes ’07 Charles and Tamara Hull Charles and Bessie Hull Idaho State Broadcasters Association James Idoko ’05 Kenneth Jacks ’74 Gus ’96 and Joanna ’96 Johnson Elwyn and Dixie ’94 Johnson Mark Johnson Judith Johnston Ella May Jorgenson Kay Kalbfleisch ’57 Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority Daniel and Julie Kane Ronald ’62 and Judy Karlberg Linda Kaschmitter Tim and Karen ’07 Kaufman Roger ’71 and Patty ’99 Kechter Patricia Keith Rick and Connie Kelly Kemper Corporate Services, Inc. Brian and Deborah Kolstad Sheila Kom Ken and Brenda J. ’94 Krahn Karen Lent ’89 W. Keith Lerwick Molly Levine Lewis Clark Auto Sales Lewis Clark Credit Union Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club, Inc. Lewiston Golf & Country Club Jennifer Light Myra Luoma Sandra Madsen ’99 Marshall Mangum Darrell Manning R Markowitz Paul and Heather Markwalter John Maskolunas Celeste M McCormick Linda McGeachy-Tasakos Ihor and Carol Mereszczak Vivian Miller-Gray Velma Miltenberger Joan Mina Larry and Rhett Moore Jim and Rita Morris Chuck Naccarato Naslund Disposal Service, Inc. Jim and Darcy ’97 Nelly Jeff and Theresa Nesset William and Kathy Neumayer Neurosurgery & Spine Care Specialists Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises Jody Nielson Susan Niewenhous Chris Norden William and Tamara Normart Lawrence Norris ’00 Northwest Design & Advertising Odyssey Reinsurance Co. Renee Olsen Pacific Empire Communications Robert Paffile Amy Page Taukea Panapa William and Tamera ’89 Parkins Maureen Paszek ’58 Paulucci’s Mens & Formal Wear Michelle Pearson-Smith ’01 April Pedersen Tom Pfliger Dale Phillips Rick and Martha Pierce James Poindexter ’57 Charles and Saundra Poole Rob and Melva Prasil Lewis-Clark State College Randy ’88 and Debra ’89 Puckett Quail Ridge Golf Course Quality Inn Sarah Reaves Red Cross Pharmacy Red Lion Hotel Joe and Lisa Rehder Ellis Martha Reiman Rick’s Family Foods Mike and Jessica Ridinger Jackie Ringo ’93 Brandon Rinta Riverview Marina Elaine Roberts ’78 Robideaux Motors Willa Robinson Kathleen Ross ’10 Albert ’58 and Dorothy Ross Teri Rust Bill Scharnhorst Ron and Mary Lynne Schilling Don and Linda Schlueter Delores Marshall Schmadeka Scruples Cody and Cindy Seidel Francesca Servello Todd Simianer Simple Eats SJX Jet Boats, Inc. Charles Smith Steven Standley Bill and Cindy Stellmon Wayne and Kristine ’00 Stensrude Stillings & Embry Florists Linda Stricklin Thomas Strobel Glenn Strong Brent and Verna Studer Sunrise Home Center Barbara Suveg ’93 Vikki Swift Doris Swinford ’94 Sysco Spokane, Inc. Cliff and ’01 Suzanne Tacke Mike Tatko Thai Taste Restaurant The Diamond Shop Kimberly Tolson Ultima Medical Spa University of Idaho John Urbahn Tom Urquart Tom and Patricia ’86 Urquhart Valley Foods Vigs Health Food Store Kerry Wagner David J. Walker ’00 Pat ’96 and Ronna Waller David Weaver Western States Equipment Co. Timothy and Mary Wheeler Elsie Wietzke’70 A. Kathleen Wilcox Carla Wilkins Larry and Phyllis ’43 Williams Howard and Doris Williams Kathren Wilson ’91 Carol Wilson James and Raye Wilund Mark Wise Gordon Woody ’57 Robert ’59 and Linda Yeoman Blue & White Club $1 to $99 Brian Adamowsky Jack Adams ’67 Judy Adamson ’69 Adcope Athletic Club James and Ruth Ahlman Albertson’s Rhona Alboucq ’07 Jaclyn Alboucq Alliance Title & Escrow Trudy Alva AmazonSmile Foundation Stephanie Ambroson And Books Too! Christine Anderson Douglas Anderson Antonio’s Aqua Touch Car Wash Kylee Arbury ’12 Gregory D. Arthur David Aston ’88 Rodney and Sharon ’11 Auer Kimberly Babb Donna Bachman Ed and Linda Scott Baldus Larry and Gayla Ballantyne Byron and Cathy ’10 Barfield Leonard Barker Whitney Barnes Chad and Karrie ’99 Barney Lola Bartholomew Baskin Robins Gloria Baugh ’05 Oran Baumgardner Becky’s Fabric Amelea Bell John ’07 and Julie Bender Sara Berg Ellen Bettinson ’43 Alex and Julie Bezzerides Chad and Carol Bickford Connie Bledsoe ’80 Blue Ribbon Linen Supply Dianne Blum Body Health & Relaxation Clinic Bogy’s Restaurant Wayne Bolon Amy Bond Fredrick Boschee Ruth Bosserman ’68 Ralph Bowie Sarah Boyd Sandra Boyd Cristy Brewer Timothy ’80 and Karla ’77 Broemeling Vanessa Broemeling ’09 Scott Broyles Greg and Susan Buratto Busy B Drycleaners Dawn Byers ’04 Bernadette Cairns Janet G. Callen ’83 Oralene Cancellare-Romjue Amy Canfield Kathy Carter Gwendolyn Carter ’91 Greg and Shauna Castellaw Ralph and Annette’89 Cavalieri Theresa Chrisman Tami Church David Church Grace Church Kim Clarkson Wes and Sharon ’84 Clizer Robert and Patricia Clyde Collin and Holly ’96 Coles Rhonda Combs Becky Enyeart Joy Cook Hope Cooper Costa’s Auto Repair Betty Coulthard ’48 Mary Lou Courchaine Linda Coursey Steve ’69 and Terry Cox Jennifer Cromer Crossfit Rove Cynthia Cruthirds Krista Curnes ’86 Parker Davis Cushman Bogar Steven and Peggy ’95 Cuvala Keith and Lois Dahlberg Daily’s Bakery Heather Daly-Galeano Nina Daniels Jon and Maxine DeGon Fred and Debbie Deibel Brian Dietel Susan Dokken ’85 Meghan Dolny ’07 Donald Doney Vicki Donovan ’83 Diane Driskill Rebecca Dugger ’08 Gerald and Margaret Duncan Donn and Cindi Durgan Roy ’69 and Shirley ’70 Eastlick EC Enterprises Echo’s Salon and Wellness Josephine Edwards ’42 Effie Burgers Dana Elliott Betty Ells Ray Esparsen Steve and Connie Evans Gary and Sylvia ‘ 96 Evers Joanne Fankhauser Leilani Alma Farrell Tom and Kathy Fellows John Fisher Kate Flower Follett’s Furniture Courtney Forsman Brian Frazier Marge Freeberg Ron Freeman Rhonda Freeman ’01 Bill and Mary Furstenau Game Play Jeanette Gara-Betzold Paul Gladieux Greg ’73 and Valorie Godwin Jason Goldammer ’90 Charity Goodell Deborah Goodwin Kyli Astle Gough Carla Grant ’01 Wilma Greene ’51 Becky Grinolds Kelley Groth Gail Gulsvig Sally Hagestad Jacqulyn Haight Dave Hambly Debbie Hansen Robert Harrington Judith Harris ’05 Russell Hart Celia Gaiser Mary Ruth Hassett Keith ’99 and Jackie Hayhurst Hay’s Produce & Garden Center Headmasters Dennis ’90 and Stacy Hedrick Heather Henson-Ramsey Lindsey Hight ’01 Warren Hill Francie Hill Loree Hill Leif Hoffman Cynthia Hollenbeck ’99 Brett and Jennifer Holley Natalie Holman Savona Holmes Brad Holt Home Depot Joy Hood Susan Hoovel Nancy Houser Sarah Howk Marsha Hunter Elizabeth Hylton Norris and Lynda ’91 Irish Pete Isakson Wes ’70 and Vicki ’71 Izenhower Richard ’70 and Berthamae Jabbora Richard ’50 and Lois Jacksha Mary Jacobs Rachel Jameton Jaw Bone Flats Tami Jeffords Mary Louise Jensen Kirstin Jeppsen Jenn Johnson Roger Johnson Matthew Johnston Ryan and Alexcia Jordan Dennis Kachelmier Orie and Lisa ’83 Kaltenbaugh Karma Hair Sallon Ella-Mae Keatts Kelly Kennaly Barbara ’51 Kerby Summer Kibbe Eric ’06 and Donna ’06 Kopczynski Norma Kopel Jennifer Krall Victor Kriss Michael and Junice ’72 Kuchmak Carol Lane ’62 Charles and Juanita Langley Mildred Lansing ’73 Stephanie Lathrop Harriet Lawrence Kathleen Laws Steven Lee Patricia Leonard Gay Lewis ’06 Life Choices Elizabeth Lillie ’71 Robert and Susan Lohrmeyer Patrick and Judy ’92 Long Janet Longeteig ’77 Dareld Lookabill Lunchbox Deli Eric Lundren Debra Lybyer Joseph Lynd Molly MacGregor-Cole Mac’s Vacs Mad Dash Delivery Todd and Patricia Maddock Stan Maddock Luther Maddy Mandarin Pine Thomas and Karen Marsh Eric Martin Alice Marvel Lynn Mathers Matt’s Diner Gary and Nora Mayton Dan and Andrea Mayton Sandra McCormick Jeri McDevitt ’92 Jolin Mein-Honas ’06 27 Nicole Meyer Svetlana Milyarshiy Elizabeth Miner Glen and Delores Morgan Winona Morrison ’75 Benjamin Morton Galen ’71 and Holly Munn Steven and Kara ’97 Nadeau Carol Nelson Nez Perce County Historical Society Northwest Natural Healthcare Claudia O’Connor Susan Odom Coleen O’Donnell ’89 Jay Okeefe Renee Olsen Gloria Olsen Orchards Lanes Orchard’s Pet Hospital Lamar and Rosalie ’68 Orton Travis Osburn ’95 Michael Owen ’88 Rocky Owens Robert and Wilma Packwood Michael and Rosie Pakkala Bryan Palmer Papa John’s Cynthia Patterson ’00 Patt’s Garden Jack Peasley Brandon Peer Dale and Sandra Pennecard Kenneth Perin Rod Perkins Kyle and Nina Peterson Thomas and Kathryn Petke Pizza Perfection Pizza Time Michael ’91 and Susan Pohanka Polar Bear Amber Poter Margaret Poxleitner Presnell Gage Printcraft Printing, Inc. Printer’s Distillary Cindy Quillin Dale and Mary Ralston Real Deals Red Lobster Louise Regelin Bradley and Jean Rice Thomas ’88 and Doreen Riedner Chris and Petra Riggs Donald Rinaldi ’51 Carol Ripley Riverchicks Riverport Brewing Company Kristy Roberts ’89 Melissa Rode Roosters Waterfront Restaurant Rosaurer’s Dean Roy John Roy ’88 Lori Ruddell Jolene Rupp ’98 John and Mary Rutherford Jose Salazar Wylma Scattarella ’44 Renae Schmidt Tom Schotzko ’62 Jessica Schumacher Mr. Akoss Schuppius Schurman’s True Value Sharon Scibner James and Janet Scott Rowena Shinn ’36 Darrell Shopquist Beverly Short ’00 Janice Shuey 28 Silverwood Theme Park Jeff and Samantha Skinner Mark Smith Alan ’70 and Margaret ’83 Smith Gary ’96 and Cara Joan Snyder Megan Spence Splash Car Wash Sportsman’s Warehouse Terri Stamper ’08 Staples Craig Steenberg Gene and Jenni Straughan Suzanne Streibick ’86 Velda Sturman ’70 Claire Suminski Sylvan’s John Talbott Gary Taylor Kenneth Thomas Janice Thorson ’72 Richard A. Tierney Audrey Tierney Matthew Toth Triple Play Tri-State Outfitters Tropical Beauty Roger and Patricia Tutty Unique Designs Amanda Van Lanen Robin VanSickle Village Center Cinema Waffles and More Gay Waldman ’82 Dick Wallace Madison Ward ’11 Elizabeth Ware Kenneth Wareham Wasem’s Inc. Gayle Way ’72 Wayback Cafe Leann Webber Angie Weiland Wells Fargo Foundation Stacey Wendt Lynne Whisner ’95 Dennis and Rebecca Whited J. Wickman Fred Willett Harley and Patricia Williams D.L. Williams Sarah Willmore ’13 Brett Wilponen Quinn Wilson Doris Winschell Bette Woinowsky Mary Woolum ’51 Monte Worle Serena Worobel Wrangler In Kind Gifts 360 Gymnastics 4-K Radio, KOZE AM/FM Adam and Jenny Jelinek Adcope Athletic Club Advantage Advertising, Inc. AL & M, LLC Albertson’s Allen & Co. Alliance Title & Escrow And Books Too! Antonio’s Aqua Touch Car Wash Basalt Cellars Baskin Robins Beamers Landing Becky’s Fabric Bill Scharnhorst Blue Ribbon Linen Supply Bob Helinger Bogy’s Restaurant Brian and Bonnie Orr Brian and Hy’D Andrews Bryden Canyon Golf Course BSN Sports Busy B Drycleaners Camp, Cabin & Home Cliff Carrick Clarkston Golf & Country Club Clearwater Medical Clinic Clearwater River Casino College Advancement College Place Costa’s Auto Repair Crossfit LC Valley Crossfit Rove Daily’s Bakery Eastgate Chiropractic, Inc. EC Enterprises Echo’s Salon and Wellness Eclips Salon & Day Spa Effie Burgers Excel Transport, Inc. Eye Care Specialists PS E-Z Rental-n-Sales Fazzari’s Game Play Gary ’84 and Kim Boettger GNC Guy’s Outdoor H & H Molds, Inc. Hallmark Picture Gallary Happy Day Corporation Hay’s Produce & Garden Center Headmasters Hills Resort Hills Valley Floral Home Depot Hot Shots Idaho Beverages, Inc. Idaho Forest Group Idaho Impressions, Inc. Inland Cellular IRS Environmental J. Anthony and Diane Fernández Jack and Sherry Seeh Janet L. Wetmore Jaw Bone Flats Jill Balmer JJZ Music John and Sherry Seeh Karma Hair Sallon Kathy Carter Kendall of Idaho Kevin and Kimberly Cushman Kevin and Kimberly Cushman Lacie Hughes Lancer Lanes Land Title of Nez Perce County, Inc. Larry Norton Laurie Wilson Leann Webber Lee and Angie McVey Lewiston Country Club Lewiston Golf & Country Club Life Choices Lunchbox Deli Mac’s Vacs Mandarin Pine Mary Hasenoehrl ’79 Mary Ruth Hassett Matt’s Diner Michael and Sharon Ripley Mike ’72 and JoAnn ’72 Hill Mike and Jessica Ridinger Mike’s Heating & Air Conditioning Model Home Furnishings Nancy Poole Northwest Natural Healthcare Orchards Lanes Orchard’s Pet Hospital Pacific Empire Communications Papa John’s Parker Davis Cushman Bogar Patt’s Garden Paul and Judy Thompson Paulucci’s Mens & Formal Wear Pepsi Cola Co. Perfection Traffic Control Peters & Keatts Equipment Inc. Pizza Perfection Pizza Time Polar Bear Printcraft Printing, Inc. Printer’s Distillary Quail Ridge Golf Course Quality Inn Jil Qurington Randy Mulrony Ray Coon Real Deals Red Cross Pharmacy Red Lion Hotel Red Lobster Rich and Marilyn Wilson Riverchicks Riverport Brewing Company Riverview Marina Rob Meyers and Reid Folsom Rogers Toyota Scion Ron Freeman Roosters Waterfront Restaurant Rosaurer’s Schurman’s True Value Scruples Shore Lodge Silverwood Theme Park Simple Eats Sodexo Splash Car Wash Sportsman’s Warehouse Staples Stephanie Ambroson Steve Stroschein ’90 Stillings & Embry Florists Sylvan’s Thai Taste Restaurant The Diamond Shop The Lunch Box Deli & BBQ Timothy and Mary Wheeler Tom and Diane Turnbow Triple Play Tri-State Outfitters Tropical Beauty Turn-Key Medical, Inc. Ultima Medical Spa Unique Designs University of Idaho Vernon Hoover Village Center Cinema Vista Outdoor Waffles and More Wasem’s Inc. Wayback Cafe Western States Equipment Co. Whitney Barnes Wine Valley Golf Club Wrangler Employer Match Contributors LCSC ranks 2nd in Idaho in first-ever rankings by The Economist Albertson’s Alliant Techsystems Cambia Health Clearwater Paper D. A. Davidson Houghton Mifflin Microsoft Corporation Northwest Mutual Foundation Pfizer Foundation Potlatch Corporation U. S. Bank Unitrin Services Inc. Wells Fargo Bank The Economist released its first-ever college rankings last fall, focusing exclusively on economic value, and Lewis-Clark State College was listed second among four-year, nonvocational schools in Idaho. A special thank you to the companies listed below who match their employee’s contributions. Heritage Society The Heritage Society recognizes those who have planned their support of Lewis-Clark State College through bequest or a life income gift. Anonymous Diana Ames and Alan Marshall Orval and Lovilla Austin Estate Louise Bray Barbee ’40 Estate John and Marilyn Bengtson Robert “Jack” ’42 and Pearl Bowler Estate Marion Bue ’47* Harry Campbell ’37 Estate Barbara J. Clark ’57 Robert C.* and Elizabeth M.* Colburn Hilda Cornish ’25 Estate Clara E. Cowgill ’17 Estate George H. Day ’26 Estate Marvin Deluga Estate Estella Devery ’36 Estate Lawrence ’50 and Margaret D. Duclos Estate X. E. (Bus) and Mary Ellen Durant Estate Sheila Goodwin ’90 Joan E. Hagedorn Estate Constance Hamblin Trust Marilyn and Robert Heckendorn Patricia Maynard Henderson Estate Ruth Ann Henriksen Estate Frank and Gladys Hopkins Estate Herbert and Wilma Howe Estate Gertrude Drissen Hudson ’22 Estate Lorraine Tuck Johnson ’38 Estate William Laval Estate Eugene Magleby Estate Dean* and Colleen Mahoney William and Roena Mannschreck W. C. McGregor Patricia Sims Miller ’50* Robbie Miller Memorial Scholarship Jeff Mollenberg Estate Ethel S. Moore Estate Almeda Oglesby Estate Marion Pierstorff ’45 Estate Vernon and Fern ’38 Rognstad Estate Henry and Mabel Schlueter Estate Dr. Milton L. Snyder ’51 and Dr. Dolores J. Gibbons Roselyn Stone Trust Kathryn Talbott Lorraine Tuck Montgomery Estate Robert D.* and Evelyn M.* Urquhart Kathryn Sylvia Wilson ’21 Estate Carol Wise* Estate Frances C. Wollan Estate *deceased Winter 2015-16 • Journey Utilizing an approach much different than other college ranking systems, The Economist analyzed the expected earnings of a graduate compared with their actual median earnings. The colleges with the largest positive gap were ranked higher. LCSC came in at the 50th percentile overall out of 1,275 schools nationally, leading many marquee universities, and was No. 2 in the Gem State thanks to its graduate earning levels being very close to expected earnings. “The measurements of the value and success of post-secondary institutions are at times very complex. The Economist used a more analytical approach than many of the often used standard measures,” LCSC President J. Anthony Fernández said. “This ranking again confirms the value of an education from LCSC.” The Economist defined economic value as the gap between how much money its graduates earn and how much they might have made had they studied elsewhere. To determine this difference, it pulled data from the U.S. Department of Education’s “scorecard” website. It found that certain factors correlate with high earnings, like SAT scores. High scorers earn high salaries, no matter where they go. Location is also important, as urban schools tend to have graduates who make more money. If a school has high numbers of engineers or business majors, earnings also go up. The Economist created a model to combine all of these factors and determine what alumni should theoretically make after graduating from a specific college. Topping the list was Washington and Lee University, a small, elite private school in Virginia. In Idaho, only the University of Idaho was listed ahead of LCSC. Offering the lowest tuition among four-year public institutions in Idaho, LCSC set records for both graduates and degrees awarded in the spring and announced an uptick in head count, including an 8.8 percent increase in new entering students, this fall. U.S. News ranks LCSC 5th among public colleges in the West The U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings were released and Lewis-Clark State College was ranked as the fifth best college in the West among public institutions, and the 26th best college in the West overall. The rankings are based on a number of factors including assessment by administrators at peer institutions, retention of students, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving, and graduation rate performance. Lewis-Clark State College Among being one of the most affordable options, with the lowest tuition among Idaho’s four-year public institutions, LCSC received solid marks for its small class sizes and the reputation of its programs. The U.S. News rankings included 363 regional colleges, which are defined in accordance with the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as schools that focus almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts and in fields such as business, nursing, and education. U.S. News and World Report, based in Washington, D.C., has published its annual Best Colleges report since 1983. 29 that team and the names Harris, Reed, Decker and others, and this was how we did it (winning the title),” Brett says. “Ed (then-coach Ed Cheff) did a great job of building that team, but Jeremiah (current coach Jeremiah Robbins) has done a great job as well of creating the right mentality.” Ah, the right mentality. That’s the mentality that was the key ingredient for Cheff in turning LCSC into a baseball dynasty. He instilled in his players a mental toughness so that they could handle any situation that arose. Some players handled it better than others, but most still rely on that toughness in their everyday lives. Once such individual is Brett, who co-owns Well Connected Electric in Lewiston where Zach now works. Dof Y N A S T Y CHAMPIONS The championship rings worn by a father and a son could be considered as just jewelry or symbols of NAIA World Series titles won by both 28 years apart. However, for Lewiston’s Brett Holley and his son Zach, these rings have much deeper meanings – that of love, respect, manhood and, yes, a family bond. They went through a lot to get these rings, each taking their own unique path to reach the same wonderful outcome – a championship in their final year in a Warrior baseball uniform. With Brett playing on the 1987 Warrior baseball team and Zach on last year’s LC squad, they are believed to be the first father-son duo to win NAIA national baseball titles as players. Brett says he can’t find another father-son duo at the NAIA level and isn’t sure if it’s been done at any level of collegiate baseball. “That’s pretty awesome,” Brett says proudly. “I kind of knew about it going into last year. And it was his senior year so if it was going to happen, it had to happen then.” “It means a lot to me because it’s a pretty big accomplishment,” Zach says. 30 “I’m proud we could both win a title here.” Zach had come close to a title in the previous two seasons when the Warriors made the championship game, only to finish second. It also appeared LCSC was heading down that path last year when St. Thomas took a 7-1 lead in the fifth inning. The game was then delayed by lightning, only to have LCSC rally for nine straight runs after action resumed for a 10-7 win and the program’s NAIA-leading 17th national title. “I was thinking ‘Oh God, this is going to slip away again,’ ” Brett says about the early deficit in the title game. “But then lightning struck, literally.” “It was great finally getting to the top,” says Zach, who like his father was an outfielder at LCSC. “After we won, it was kind of a blur for about a week. It took a while for it all to sink in.” Brett played for what arguably is considered the best LCSC team to win the title. The 1987 team posted a 55-10 record. In the Series, the Warriors scored 105 runs in six games and outscored the opposition by average of 12 runs a game – both tournament records that still stand today. The LCSC record book is also littered with individual season marks. Among the names, Brett Holley, who is tied for fifth in doubles for a single season at 26, 12th in batting average at .429, and 14th in runs scored with 82. Some of the names from that team – Montie Phillips, Lonnie Phillips, Rusty Harris, Pat Mackey, Steve Decker, Steve Reed and Galen Sonntag – are still talked about today. A few still live in Lewiston and Brett has remained in touch with most. When the ’87 club was inducted into the athletic department’s newly-formed Hall of Fame last spring, it was Holley’s house that served as the hub for the group. Brett began coaching Zach’s baseball teams when Zach was 10. By the time Zach graduated from Lewiston High, Brett has been on the coaching staff of his baseball teams for all but two spring or summer seasons. “From my standpoint, I was way harder on him than anyone else,” Brett says. “One reason is because it was easier to pull him out of a game to substitute rather than make someone else mad. But I also wanted to make him tough. Ed had a way of when you were sitting in the captain’s chair of knocking you back to the stern. So I was pretty tough on him. My wife (Jennifer) got after me a few times because of it.” “I understood,” Zach says. “It was good. Growing up around the LC players, it was the only way I knew how it was done.” “Honestly,” Brett adds, “the biggest fight we had as coach-player was him wanting to pitch and play shortstop and second base. He did pitch well when he pitched, but he wasn’t going to be a pitcher.” There wasn’t a big difference between the father-son and coach-player relationship. It was the same way at home when the two discussed the game Zach had played. “Again, I go back to Ed,” Brett says. “You don’t go around patting each other on the butt saying everything is OK. You try to learn from what you did wrong. He (Zach) learned a lot of stuff that way, but he was also old enough to understand how to play the game the right way. That really helped him when he came to here to LC. He came in knowing the LC way. He was just underdeveloped so that really helped him until his body caught up. He knew how to run the bases and he knew how to fill the gaps.” Zach finished his senior year with a .299 average. He went 35-of-117 at the plate with 34 runs scored, three doubles, three triples, and a home run. He also drove in 10 and was second on the team with 12 stolen bases. During his sophomore season, he won the team’s Golden Glove award after not making an error on 70 fielding chances in center field. “I think it’s going to be a melancholy deal for me this year because I’m not going to be able to watch him play anymore,” Brett says. “I enjoyed watching him play and I’m proud of him. I know it still will be fun to go watch some of the underclassmen play who The competitive fires between the two still exist, they just have carried over into a new venue – golf. Brett has been playing for a while, but Zach just starting playing regularly this summer. “I used to own him but he’s closed the gap real quick,” Brett says. “I think he’s cut it from something like 12 strokes to 2.” “Oh I think I’m ready to take him,” Zach says. “He’s mumbling over there about something,” Brett says, laughing. “He still has to earn it.” The two, along with the Holley’s daughter, Chelsea Blewett, have always been competitive, Brett says. “That drives Jennifer crazy,” Brett says. “All of the kids and I are always competing. Chelsea might have even been the best athlete. She was strong.” Jennifer, too, is competitive in her own way. She is the reigning three-time Chili Cook-Off champion in the annual contest sponsored by the LCSC booster club, the Warrior Athletic Association. Jennifer sits on the WAA board of directors. “Maybe he is a little bit jealous because my ring is bigger,” says Zach, who is engaged to former LCSC volleyball player Kaylee Rector. “A lot of his friends are the guys who played here and everyone had rings so I would see that all the time,” Zach says. “That was my number one goal for coming here, to get a ring.” Winter 2015-16 • Journey Now, the two are tied together by work. Brett co-owns Well Connected Electric in Lewiston where Zach now works. Recently Brett and Jennifer took a vacation. Brett says there were some major projects to bid on that he worked on, but was impressed with how Zach stepped up and took some ownership as well with the project. Even as Brett and Zach show off their championship rings, the competitive fire stirs. It was a reminder for Zach of what could be accomplished, even though he already had met a number of his dad’s teammates and had heard the stories. “I’m sure he got tired of hearing about were his teammates last year that I got to know, but it’s still kind of sad.” “Hey, we weren’t ashamed to put our record on our ring,” Brett fires back. Zach and Brett Holley show their respective championship rings. Lewis-Clark State College Both begin to laugh. A father-son bond indeed. 31 SPORTS To stay up to date with all Warrior sports news visit www.lcwarriors.com BRIEFS By Zachary Shore During the fall sports season, Lewis-Clark State College produced a number of All-Americans and national qualifiers. The golf and basketball teams have gotten off to fast starts as well. The LCSC cross country program continued its string of success on the national stage as the men finished sixth, their third straight top-10 finish while the women placed 16th. Despite the solid success, the Warriors feel they have another level to achieve. Rachel Cundy The men finished the year as Frontier Conference Champions while the women finished second to Carroll. Both teams have taken some time off and will look to contribute on the track as the Warriors track and field gets underway in the second semester. With a strong start in the fall, the LCSC men’s golf team has positioned itself to earn its 12th Frontier Conference Championship and third conference tournament crown, winning both conference events in the fall while also finish atop the field in the other two events. The Warriors have played 11 rounds this fall and as a four-player team LCSC has averaged 292.64 strokes per round while collecting two individual wins, 11 top-5s and 15 top-10 finishes. In the two Frontier Conference contests the Warriors tallied 1,744 strokes, 46 better than second place Rocky Mountain heading into the final regular season event on Apr. 4-5 at the Lewiston Country Club. Much like their male counterparts, the LCSC women’s golf team had an outstanding spring winning or taking second in all four events, including two Frontier Conference contests. The Warriors tallied 1,254 strokes in league play and currently lead Rocky Mountain by 15 strokes heading into the regular season finale. Through four total events, the Warriors four-player team average is 319.25 with two individual wins, both by Karina Davila, as well as 10 top-5s and 18 top-10 finishes. Davila and Allison Kadinger each are currently in the top-5 in conference scoring with the former sitting third with a 75.8 average and the latter fifth with a 77.3 average. Davila also leads LC with a 77.38 stroke average over eight rounds followed by Kadinger (79.38) and Sammi Spring (80.13). The women are seeking their fourth consecutive trip to the NAIA National Championships as well as a second straight conference tournament title and the first regular season conference crown since 2013. They resume their quest with the men on Mar. 5 when they compete in the Oregon Tech Invitational. The LCSC men’s basketball team has gotten off to a fast start this season, winning 14 of their first 15 games to sit 14-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The Warriors have top the century mark eight times this season to average 99.9 points per game, the third best mark in the NAIA. Junior Jacob Wiley leads the team in scoring (15.31), rebounds (6.39) and blocks (1.31) per game while Rich Tesmer is averaging 5.33 assists per contest and Doug McDaniel has 1.5 steals per game. Three different players rank in the top-10 in 3-point field goal percentage to help propel the Warriors to their No. 7 ranking in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. The high-flying Warriors are seeking their 11th trip to the NAIA National tournament as well as a seventh conference title and second straight conference tournament crown. Also competing on the hardwood, the LCSC women’s basketball team also got off to a hot start, winning their first seven games, but a trip to San Antonio, Texas led to a pair of losses. The Warriors have bounced back to win 4-of-5 including a 2-1 conference mark. The 11-3 Warriors are averaging 83.5 points per game, the no. 3 mark in the NAIA Division I. More impressive is the defense for LC which is ranked second at 51.07 points per contest. They also lead the nation in assistto-turnover ratio (1.59), turnover margin (10.231) and field goal percentage defense (.299). Overall the team is ranked in the top-5 in 12 categories, with four more inside the top-10 and 24 total rankings in the top-50. Kaylea Knox As a team the Warriors lead NAIA Division I in five categories including field goal percentage (.550), and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.14). They rank in the top-5 in seven other categories and four others in the top10. Overall LCSC is ranked in the top 40 in 24 different categories. Senior Rachel Cundy made program history with her 25th-place finish, becoming the first Warrior to earn AllAmerican honors three times. Senior Sam Atkin paced the men, but just missed becoming an All-American, finishing 31st overall and missing out on the award by 1.8 seconds. Jacob Wiley Sam Atkin Cole Lorenzo Kaylea Knox, a newcomer for the Warriors, leads the team in scoring (13.25) and steals (2.08) per game while Hailey Turner is tops with 6.42 rebounds per contest and Caelyn Orlandi leads the team with 5.62 assists per game. The women look to return to the national tournament for the 19th time while seeking a sixth regular season conference crown and seventh conference tournament title. Cole Lorenzo, a senior, leads the team with a 72.45 average and is third in the FC with a 72.2 average. Mike Bladeck, a freshman, has been stellar in 2015, averaging 72.91 strokes per round and is currently second in the conference at 72.0 average. Another freshman, Chris Lien, is also in the top five of the FC, averaging 73.3 strokes per round while averaging 74.45 strokes per round over the four events in 2015. 32 Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 33 Awards dinner and ring presentation honor 2015 champs The Warrior baseball program celebrated its 17th NAIA World Series title with its awards dinner and ring presentation at the Williams Conference Center on campus during Homecoming weekend in October. LCSC captured the Series title in late May at Harris Field when it defeated St. Thomas 10-7 in the championship game. The Warriors had to win their final three games of the Series to capture the crown. LC finished the season with a 46-12 record. LC Athletic Director Gary Picone served as Master of Ceremonies for the dinner, while President J. Anthony (Tony) Fernández welcomed the crowd of nearly 200 that attended the event. The evening featured a 30-minute video produced by Northwest Media that featured highlights from the World Series as well as TV news clips on the team and the leveling of the Harris Field prior to the season. The ring ceremony featured LCSC players and coaches on the World Series roster receiving their championship rings. Players on the team were Robert Smith Jr., Cabe Reiten, Max Whitt, Raymond Pedrina, Adrian Martinez, DePaul Blunt, Zach Holley, Seth Brown, Beau Kerns, Julian Ramon, Dillon Keene, Andris Rizquez, Darren Kolk, Chase Hafer, Bryce Jackson, Nick Sagendorf, Kasey Chapan, Quin Grogan, Michael Sexton, Cameron Pongs, Dakota Cortese, Ty Jackson, Esteben Bastidas, Peter Irvin, and Colton Wright. Coaches for the squad included head coach Jeremiah Robbins and assistants, Allen Balmer, Kyle Blackwell, Billy Silvestri, and Billy Stevenson. The Annual Lewis-Clark State College Coeur d’Alene Alumni & Friends Golf Scramble April 30, 2016 Robbins also honored some college and athletic officials with rings or pendants that were similar to the rings. Receiving rings were President Fernández, Picone and radio announcer Brian Danner. Pendants were given to Diane Fernández, wife of the president, as well as assistant athletic director Brooke Cushman, and Paula Hasfurther and Allie Canfield with the athletic department. The night also featured the retirement of numbers worn by four players who had outstanding careers at LCSC. Those players who had their numbers retired were 1991-92 outfielder Marvin Benard (#16), 1987-88 catcher Steve Decker (#25), 1987-88 pitcher Steve Reed (#46), and 1983-84 catcher Chad Miltenberger (#24). Lewis-Clark State College Coeur d’Alene Center is proud to host the Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Course. Tee time is noon. Benefits: • Promote your business • Assist deserving students by helping to provide scholarships • Help develop an educated workforce • Network with Coeur d’Alene business owners, alumni and friends of LCSC • Have fun and enjoy great food, contests and raffle prizes ALUMNI For more information, or to register contact: Meghann Kolb [email protected] (208) 292-2685 34 Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 35 On June 24, Warriors gathered at Lindsay Creek Vineyards to enjoy their award-winning wines paired with small plate appetizers expertly prepared by Simple Eats. 36 Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 37 What’s your legacy? Join our legacy. Grapes for a Cause Giving that compliments your financial and estate plans Many donors like to leave a gift to charity in their will. Are there any causes you would support in this way? Legacy gifts include provisions for the LCSC Foundation in your will; gifts of retirement assets, stock or mutual funds, real estate, gift annuities, or life insurance; and gifts that create income for you. You can make a gift through your will, trust, or retirement plan. Charitable gift annuity donors reduce capital gains taxes, garner income tax benefits, and provide long-term income for themselves or their loved ones while making gifts that can transform students’ lives. Donors who acknowledge the Lewis-Clark State College Foundation in their estate plan become a member of the Heritage Society. Becoming a member of this society affords donors the opportunity to make sure their future gift is applied to the area of their choice. Donors can also leave a tribute gift honoring a loved one. If you would like to discuss planned giving options, please contact the LCSC Foundation at (208)792-2458 or e-mail [email protected]. Thanks to a great group of alumni, students, and friends, 4,965 pounds of grapes were harvested at Clearwater Canyon Cellars’ Umiker Vineyards on October 11. Thank you to Karl and Coco Umiker for their generous support of the LCSC Alumni Association and our student scholarships! 38 Please contact your tax professional to determine what type of planned gift is best for you. Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 39 2015 Alumni Awards Our award winners share a common trait: Their enthusiasm is not just inspiring, it is infectious. Our 2015 honorees personify the very best of what a LCSC education stands for: dreaming big, working hard and reaping the rewards of a job well done. The Outstanding Alumni award is presented to an alumnus/ alumna who has enriched the lives of others through their generous gifts of time and talent, their involvement with civic, charitable and social causes and their ability to inspire. Alumna of the Year Jill Balmer Jill Balmer, Lisa Huddleston, and President Fernández Jill was raised in rural Latah County, Idaho. She graduated from Troy High School and attended the University of Idaho majoring in Agriculture Economics. She changed course soon thereafter, receiving an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Tacoma Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Lewis-Clark State College. At LCSC, Jill was awarded the Nightingale Society Award in Nursing and the Professional Services Student Award. Jill has served numerous community organizations including Little League, Babe Ruth, American Legion Baseball, United Way, Distinguished Young Women, Jenifer and LHS Parent Advisory Councils, PTA, Bengal Boosters, YES! for LHS, and currently chairs the City of Lewiston Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and is a board member and past president of the Lewis-Clark State College Warrior Athletic Association. LCSC Athletic Director Gary Picone shared, “Jill Balmer is always there to help. She is not afraid to take the lead and to make sure something is done from concept to conclusion. If she says she will take care of something, consider it done.” Jill has worked at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, Idaho, for 28 years. In her current role as care management director, Jill oversees teams striving to provide safe, highquality care throughout the continuum of care while developing stronger relationships with health care partners. Teams: Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Utilization Management, Medical Staff, Infection Prevention, Compliance, Regional Services, Hospice, Palliative Care, Care Continuum and Social Services/Discharge Planning. She also serves SJRMC as the corporate responsibility officer ensuring that compliance activities including privacy of patient health information are coordinated with other hospital programs while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Don Montgomery and Dr. Andrew Hanson 40 She is married to Gary (32 years) and has two sons, Allen and Beau, and three grandchildren. Winter 2015-16 • Journey Alumnus of the Year Dr. Andrew Hanson After graduating from Lewiston High School in 1988, Andy enrolled at LCSC in the fall of 1988 majoring in mathematics. He started working in the LCSC Admissions Office in the fall of 1989. His primary duties were to support the recruiters, answer the college’s switchboard, and provide campus tours. He spent the following two years working in the Financial Aid Office and then, just before graduating in May of 1992, he interviewed for and was offered the position of admission and financial aid counselor (his primary responsibility was recruiting high school students). In 1994, he accepted the position of assistant director of New Student Services at the University of Idaho (where he started the “Vandal Friday” visitation program) while also serving as the president of the LCSC Alumni Association. In 1996, he was offered the opportunity to return to LCSC as the associate director of admission/coordinator of Veterans’ Services. In May of 1997, he graduated with his Master of Education degree in Vocation (Career) Education from the University of Idaho, and earned his Ph.D. in Education with support courses in communications and psychology in 2003. He has held other positions including coordinator of the student success program, director of recruitment and retention, dean for student services, and has been the vice president for student affairs since 2012. LCSC President Tony Fernández shared the following “As LCSC vice-president for Student Affairs, Andy Hanson is a proven and effective administrator and leader. His leadership in setting enrollment goals, developing recruitment plans, organizing the LCSC marketing and advertising efforts, leading the response to compliance matters, and improving the database infrastructure for student affairs has made LCSC a much better college. To this, add a truly exceptional sense of Lewis-Clark State College humor and I’m sure you will agree that LCSC is fortunate to have Dr. Andy Hanson as an alumnus and as its vicepresident for Student Affairs. He is certainly most deserving of the LCSC Alumnus of the Year Award. ” The Marion Shinn Lifelong Achievement Award recognizes outstanding contributions of an alumnus who has shown long-term dedication and service to the College and their community. Marion Shinn Lifelong Achievement Award Steven D. Branting Steven graduated from Lewis-Clark Normal in 1970, with a double major in English and history. He served as student body president in 1969. He began his 37 year career in teaching at LC as an instructor in American Government. He then taught English at Orofino and then at Kendrick. He began his employment with the Lewiston School District in 1976, where he worked as the gifted and talented program facilitator and curriculum designer. He also served as an adjunct faculty member at Lewis-Clark State and the University of Idaho. A widely-published historian, he is the author of four books of city history. Steven has been honored for his research and field work by, among others, the History Channel, the American Association for State and Local History, the Association of American Geographers and the Society for American Archaeology. His awards and accomplishments are many and reflect his commitment to excellence. The Idaho State Historical Society conferred upon him the 2011 Esto Perpetua Award, its highest honor, citing his leadership in “some of the most significant preservation and interpretation projects undertaken in Idaho.” In 2013 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution selected Branting for its coveted Historical Preservation Medal, the first to an Idahoan. He has Steven Branting been recognized by the LCSC Alumni Association with the Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Educator of the Year Awards. He has also received the following awards: Teacher of the Year (Lewiston School District); Governor’s Innovative Award; NASA Orbiter Experiment Design, National 1st Place Award; Educator of the Year, Idaho Science Teachers Association; Orchid Award for Historical Preservation, City of Lewiston; and Geography Excellence in Media, National Council for Geographic Education. The Rising Star Young Alumni Award recognizes significant contributions by an individual in their field of endeavor, whether through professional achievement or community service. The recipient is aged 40 or under, and sets an inspirational example for future young alumni. Rising Star Young Alumni Award Dave and Tami Biery This year’s Rising Star Young Alumni Award recipients are a husband and wife team. Dave and Tami Biery were well educated at Lewis-Clark State. After graduating in 1998, both thrived at graduate school – Tami became a physical therapist and Dave obtained his 41 MBA. They opened their own physical therapy business, Peak Performance Physical Therapy, in 2011. Dave and Tami are excellent role models as business owners and as service providers and employers. Both are incredibly civic minded and very involved in the community, from their children’s sporting events, to rodeo events, to sponsoring several local athletic events. Dave and Tami Biery with President Fernández Dr. Seth Haselhuhn One of their most important contributions is that they provide a place where LCSC students who are interested in the physical therapy field can obtain observation hours and perhaps long-term employment. There are many former and current LC students that have benefitted from Tami and Dave’s willingness to share their expertise. Their nomination letter states “Dave and Tami could have moved anywhere with their excellent background and education. We are incredibly fortunate that they chose to return to the LC Valley to open their business. They provide the absolute best training for Lewis-Clark State students that are interested in pursuing a career in Physical Therapy.” Their website contains the following quote, “Obstacles are what we see only when we lose sight of our goals.” Dave and Tami, you both have proven that with dedication and hard work, you can achieve your dreams! Rising Star Young Alumni Award Dr. Seth Haselhuhn Ella-Mae Keatts, Mark Smith, and President Fernández 42 Dr. Haselhuhn is currently the cognitive enhancement specialist providing performance psychology and mental skills training for the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Seth has taken on a ground breaking role, contracted with United States Army Special Forces, as he is currently the only person in the country providing this training. In just over one year in this position, he has been able to establish himself as a knowledgeable and respected asset supporting the military training of America’s elite soldiers. In 2002, Seth graduated cum laude from Lewis-Clark State College with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a minor in coaching, and was also a member of the Warrior baseball team. He continued his education at the University of Idaho completing a Master’s degree in Recreation and Sport Management. Upon graduation, he entered the field of education and coaching at Columbia Basin College. In six years as a member of the CBC baseball coaching staff, the Hawks would make 6 trips to the NWAACC tournament, win 3 East Region Titles, and in 2006, they won the NWAACC Championship. In 2009, with major budget cuts in education, Seth’s position was eliminated at CBC, and he headed back to the University of Idaho to pursue a doctorate degree in Sport Pedagogy and Character Education. After three years of balancing full-time school, family life, and teaching, Seth completed his degree and joined the Sport Management Department at Washington State University as a clinical professor before being recruited to his current position. His nomination letter states “It has always been important to Seth to believe in what you do for a living and not just go to work. He also sets an example for doing it the “right” way and not just getting it done. At this point in his career, having an opportunity to provide support to the United States Military is an honor for Seth, and something he feels great pride and respect in. If you are looking for an LCSC alumnus that sets an inspirational example for future students to go do great things in the world and serve others, Seth is the epitome of that honor. Winter 2015-16 • Journey Excellence in Education Award recognizes superior achievement in the field of education. The recipients serve as role models and set standards of excellence to which others can aspire. Excellence in Education Mark Smith Mark Smith’s dedication to his students and love of his subject matter is obvious. And it’s just as obvious that those students appreciate Smith’s ability to share the knowledge he has garnered over the course of 36 years. His education includes earning an AAS degree in Major Appliance Repair in 1976 and a B.S. in Management Technology 1993, both from LCSC. He also earned an M.Ed in Vocational Education from the University of Idaho. But his own education is secondary to providing one to others, and Smith believes his students have chosen a field offering them significant opportunities. Placement for graduates in his program is 90% or better, especially the past few years where it is nearly 100 percent. Thirteen of his students have been named national winners in the Skills USA contest. There have also been five gold medalists, four silver medalists, and four bronze medalists. One of Mark’s former students, Kevin Parris shared “Mark will bend over backwards to help his students learn, and he always gives 110% as an instructor,” said Parris. “Mark was a huge influence on me during college and still is to this day.” Mark Smith and family. Lewis-Clark State College While he has earned honors over the years, such as Advisor of the Year for Idaho VICA (now SkillsUSA) and LCSC Vocational-Technical Instructor of the Year, he says personal awards have never meant nearly as much as knowing that he is helping his students find their successes in life. Mark and his wife, Erion, have three children, all of whom graduated from LCSC, and two grandchildren. Another former student, Brett Kinzer shared, “If you judge a man’s success by the impact he has on his students, I would say Mark is a very successful man.” The Spirit Award for Extraordinary Service is presented to individuals that build pride and spirit on campus and who consistently demonstrate extraordinary loyalty, commitment, dedication and service to Lewis-Clark State College and their community. Spirit Award Monika Pande Monika Pande is the catering & concessions supervisor for Sodexo Dining Services on the LCSC campus, but she is best known for her infectious smile and never-wavering positive attitude. Just try having a bad day when Monika is around. Whether she’s behind the counter at a catered event, running the cash register in the SUB or just out and about on campus, Monika is quick with a greeting and a smile. Because of her nature, even Monika struggles to have a bad day when it would have been so easy to do so not all that long ago. Congratulations to all of our award winners! Monika Pande, Darcy Nelly, and President Fernández Monika was on a kidney transplant list for nearly four years yet continued to serve LCSC students and employees with her trademark enthusiasm. Even when her kidney function went down to 4 percent from an incurable kidney disease, Monika’s smile – and our admiration – never wavered. Following a kidney transplant from an anonymous donor in 2012, Monika has even more reason to smile. She told the Tribune that “every single day I thank God for my new life.” She continues to be a shining example for us all. Her zest for life, for servantship and to help others is remarkable. Along with her husband Balram, they are currently fundraising locally to help recent earthquake victims from her native country Nepal. Monika grew up in Nepal and moved to the United States for an education. She went to Tillamook High School in Oregon and graduated from Linfield College. She began working at LCSC in 1995 and she and Balram have been married for more than 20 years. They have two teenage sons and all of her immediate family lives in the area. Monika Pande and family. 43 Spirit Award Bob Sobotta Bob Sobotta is a Nez Perce Tribal member and lifelong resident of Lapwai. He is the Director of Native American/ Minority Student Services at Lewis-Clark State College. He has been involved in education the past twenty-six years and has been employed with LCSC since 1992. Bob received his bachelor’s degree in Social Science-Secondary Education from LCSC (1989), and a master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Idaho (1996). Working at LC, Bob has been a leader and advocate of multicultural education focusing on recruitment, retention, outreach and cultural awareness programming. Along with a variety of campus committees, Bob currently serves as Chair of the State Board of Education’s Idaho Indian Education Committee and also serves on the Native American Inter-Institutional Collaborations Committee. Bob also serves as co-chair for the LCSC Alumni Native American Chapter. Bob has been instrumental in organizing the chapter’s programs and events, which works to raise money to support Native American scholarships. Vice President for Student Affairs, Andy Hanson shared “Bob has worked tirelessly to help culturally and ethnically underrepresented students access higher educational opportunities at LCSC. Bob’s leadership has been widely recognized and, as a result, he has been selected to serve on numerous state and regional committees devoted to promoting postsecondary opportunities for traditionally underrepresented student populations. Bob has been instrumental in creating and managing an active advisory council with representatives from the Nez Perce and Coeur d’Alene tribes, in supporting agreement with regional post-secondary institutions to offer courses in Nez Perce language, and in securing LCSC’s presence in the annual Idaho Hispanic Youth Symposium. Bob knows the name and background of every student he works with and champions the needs of those students every day. The Aletha Pabst Award pays tribute to someone who is not an alumnus, but has made significant contributions to Lewis-Clark State College and their community. Aletha Pabst Award Eadie Saxton Eadie Saxton became an Idaho “native” in 1968 when she moved to Lewiston with her new husband Duane. Over the years she was active in the Jaycettes on the local and state level; she worked on the Lewiston Jr. Miss committee for 30 years and the state level for six years; she was Lewiston Roundup Chaperone in 1987; a member of Lewiston Service League and recently was named an ambassador for the Dogwood Festival. She also shared her passion for dance by teaching tap dancing and tumbling through Lewiston Parks and Recreation for several years. Eadie retired after working 30 years with the law firm of Aherin, Rice and Anegon. She has been a member of the LCSC Foundation Board since 1997. Dr. Hoitois suggested to the board that Eadie serve as the first chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, a position she continues to hold to this day. This committee is responsible for selecting the foundation scholars and selecting recipients of five other scholarships. She plays a big role in the planning of the scholar Christmas party and has made Christmas “bingo” famous among those students. She was instrumental in starting the liaison program which matches a foundation scholar with a foundation board member. The board member stays involved with the student and helps them during their years at LC. You will also find Eadie on campus working during NAIA and attending sporting events, fundraisers and socials. Through her son-in-law Mike Collins, L-C Cross Country Coach, and daughter Tracy, LCSC Head Athletic Trainer, she has helped host as many as 28 cross country students during holidays when they are unable to be home with their families. Eadie, along with special friends, has cooked dinner for as many as 130 high school cross country campers and counselors on the Selway River. Interacting with students is her favorite thing! LEFT: Bob Sobotta, Kelly Carlstrom, and President Fernández Aletha Pabst Award Willard Teel (Posthumously) Willard Teel enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his first love, other than papermaking, was baseball. Even though he tried to never miss a Lewis-Clark State College women’s basketball home game, it was the LCSC Warriors baseball team that made him happiest. He never missed a Warrior NAIA tournament game. After Lewiston lost the NAIA tourney, Willard and his good friend, Roger Adams, traveled to the sites the tourney moved to, including Jupiter, Forida, and Lubbock, Texas. Willard cherished his trips to those sites, but was always quick to tell people how much better Lewiston and LCSC were in staging the NAIA tournament. He really enjoyed his volunteer work at Harris Field. He was instrumental in the installation and painting of the new bleachers in time for the first NAIA tournament held here. It was at Harris Field where Willard really felt at home. He loved people and made many friends and lasting friendships there. Willard’s wife Oline recalled that “LCSC was like a warm blanket to Willard.” LCSC Athletic Director, Gary Picone shared, “For many years Willard supported L-C Athletics with his time and financial support… and yes, once in a while with his opinion. I truly miss his occasional visits to my office to tell us how good a job we did with a recent event and he just might have an idea on how to make it better. Willard had a great heard for the student-athletes and he really loved being around them and getting to know them.” Coeur d’Alene Alumni of the Year Steve Roberge Steve Roberge has been the District Manager for Waste Management of Idaho since 1992. After about 15 years in his position, he challenged himself to go back to school and earn his degree. Steve is a product of North Idaho Higher Education, graduating from North Idaho College in 1997 with an associate of science degree, and then from LewisClark State College in 2000 with his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Since 1992 in his position as District Manager with Waste Management, he has increased annual revenue for Coeur d’Alene an astounding 300%. In 1993, Steve implemented the first curbside recycling program in Coeur d’Alene for 13,000 residents. He followed these accomplishments by creating the first commercial cardboard recycling program in Kootenai County in 1997. Alongside his career success, Steve is Alex Teel (son of Willard Teel) and Natosha Chason heavily involved in the Coeur d’Alene community. Steve has been an active member in the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club and a board director for the past 3 years. Steve is also the Dalton Gardens City Council President. Steve Roberge is the perfect example of caliber of students who graduate from LCSC. His strong work ethic and commitment to his community is unparalleled. Willard passed away at the age of 92 on August 11, 2014. Instead of having a service, Willard asked that memorials be made to the LCSC Baseball’s 10th Man Club or the LCSC Women’s Basketball Scholarship Fund. RIGHT: Eadie Saxton and Vanessa Broemeling 44 The Outstanding Coeur d’Alene Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus/ alumna who has enriched the lives of others through their generous gifts of time and talent, their involvement with civic, charitable and social causes and their ability to inspire. Stephen Stroschein, Steve Roberge, and Denise Roberge Winter 2015-16 • Journey Lewis-Clark State College 45 Friends we’ll miss... 1940’s Lois Lee (Rankin) Granlund ’42 passed away on December 4, 2015, at the age of 94. After receiving her teaching certificate from Lewiston State Normal School, she began teaching in a one-room school house in Greer. She returned to school and while attending the University of Idaho in 1946, met Vernon Granlund. She taught the next year in Latah, Washington. She married Vernon on November 20, 1948. At this point she became a very busy farm wife, raising four children. She returned to teaching full-time when her youngest was 3. Lois and Vernon owned a farm between Troy and Deary, where she lived until Vernon’s death in 1998. Lois was all about education. She received both her bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree in special education from the University of Idaho. Being an educator must have been in her blood since her grandparents, parents and siblings were all dedicated teachers as well. Loise taught a total of 33 years. Most of these years were spent in the Whitepine School District in Bovill, teaching second grade. Because of her long-time dedication to the teaching profession, she was selected to be a member of Kappa Delta Pi. with eight grades. Alda married Donald McIver in 1948 and together they raised four children on their family farm. Alda quit teaching to raise the children, but once they got older, she went back to school at the University of Idaho and received her bachelor’s degree in 1972 and a master’s degree in 1977. Alda taught 27 years in Teakean, Orofino, and Cavendish. Alda was also member of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority, Evergreen Grange, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Twin River Genealogical Association, Nez Perce County Historical Society, spokesperson for breast cancer, the Red Hatters and a few other organizations. 1950’s Richard “Dick” Jacksha ’50, 90, passed away on September 7, 2015. Dick was called into World War II in the European theater, 99th Division, 394th regiment, attached to General Patton. Upon discharge, Dick met the love of his life, Lois Hilding, and the couple were married in 1949. They had two children, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Dick attended Lewiston Normal School, majoring in physical education before being called back to service for Korean War. His working career was with Delores (Frei) Billups ’43 passed away the U.S. Postal Service. Dick was a dedion September 8, 2015. She was 91. cated volunteer to the LCSC Alumni AsDolores graduated from Lewiston State sociation and served as a board member Normal School, where she played cham- for many years. He received the Marion pionship tennis and received her teach- Shinn Lifelong Achievement Award from ing certificate in 1943. Following gradu- the LCSCAA in 2008. ation, Dolores taught school at Bovill, then at Nezperce, where she coached Marjorie Eleanor (Storey) Emerson the girls basketball team. While there, passed away on August 23, 2015. She she met her future husband, Ted Billups. was 87. Marjorie attended Lewiston NorThey were married in June 1946 and be- mal School. She married Harry “Red” gan their 69 year life journey together. Emerson, Jr. in 1947 and they resided They raised two daughters. In 1948 they in Washington, Montana, Idaho, and moved to Grangeville, where Delores California. She is survived by her three taught for eight years at Saints Peter and children, five grandchildren, and three Paul Catholic School. She then assisted great-grandchildren. in Dr. Rockwell’s and then Dr. Greenwood’s medical offices for 30 years. 1960’s Additionally, she volunteered at Syringa Hospital and at the hospital’s thrift store. Joan Ray (Young) Campbell ’68, 71, passed away on December 3, 2015. Alda M. (Choate) McIver ’46 passed Joan earned a two-year teaching degree away on July 27, 2015. She was 87. Alda in 1968. She then traveled to Burns, Orwanted to be a teacher from an early egon, to be an elementary school teachage. When she was a child, she would er. She spent her summer vacation in line up empty shoes in front of chairs Lewiston pursuing a library degree at the and begin to teach them. She graduated University of Idaho. After attaining her high school as valedictorian in Orofino at degree, she became the school librarian age 16, and received her teaching cer- at Henry L. Slater Elementary School in tificate from Lewis-Clark Normal School Burns. She married Daniel D. Campbell in 1946. She began her teaching career in 1979. They had two children. Joan at the age of 18 in a one-room school relocated to Clarkston and began her ca46 reer of 25 years at the Washington State University Veterinarian Library. She retired in 2009 to be a full-time grandma and to pursue more reading. Dan J. Williams ’67 passed away on July 25, 2015. He was 84. Dan left his job at Potlatch Forests, Inc. to enroll at LewisClark State College. He was elected student body president and won the Gertrude Mellon Dick Award, which is given to the student with highest cumulative grade-point average. In 1967, he graduated from LCSC with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He later did graduate work at the University of Idaho. Dan and his wife Sylvia were married in 1954. Their daughter Barbara was born two years later. The family moved to Burns, Oregon, in 1967, where Dan began his teaching career. He taught all areas of language arts at the secondary level in Oregon and later in Idaho. In 1978 he joined the Idaho Press Tribune of Nampa where he served as a general assignment reporter, feature writer and columnist. Dan retired in 1990 and in 2005, when Sylvia retired, the couple returned to live in Lewiston. Dan remained active traveling with Sylvia. He also became a published poet. Black Smoothing Iron Ranch, where her husband was employed. In 1963, her husband was injured and they moved back to the Lewis-Clark Valley. She worked for Howard Earl, DDS and the Asotin County Treasurer’s Office, where all the tax statements were written by hand. During this time, Corinne attended LCSC at night and later full time. She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 1967. Corinne was employed with the Lewis Clark Early Education program in the fall of 1967. In 1973, she began working in the Clarkston School District. She taught in the special education field for 17 years and then regular elementary education for 13 years. She retired in 2003. She then went back to full-time ranching. 1970’s Jodelle Ann “Jody (McCracken) Howorth ’76, age 59, of Kamiah, passed away on October 22, 2015. She attended LCSC where she received her nursing degree. Jody spent the majority of her life in Alaska, where she married Richard Howorth on April 7, 1978, in Anchorage. They left Alaska for a short time and moved to Sheridan, Wyoming, where their daughter Carrie was born. They returned to Alaska in 1984, where she worked for the state of Alaska Pioneer Home and later became the administrator for Providence Extended Care in Anchorage. Eventually she formed her own consulting company for long-term care education and worked on many projects around the state. Following Richard’s death in 2011, Jody relocated to Kamiah, but found that she couldn’t let go of Alaska quite yet and continued to travel back and forth for her long-term care work. Mildred May “Millie” (Poponoe) McGahey ’67 passed away on August 23, 2015. She was 84. Millie graduated with a bachelor of science in elementary education. She worked for Head Start from 1967 to 1972. In 1972, she decided her open her own private kindergarten and taught there until she was offered a position at LC in 1975. She taught adult basic education for 17 years until her retirement. She received her master’s degree at the University of Idaho, with an emphasis in special education. She married Newell McGahey in 1995. She taught private music lessons from 1946 Marvin Ray Yates ’71, 67, passed away until her passing. She is survived by her on June 30, 2015, at his home in Amarillo, Texas. While attending Lewis-Clark two children and three grandchildren. Normal, he served in many roles in the Corinne E. (Flynn) Thompson ’61 passed student body government, eventually away on October 1, 2015. The week fol- rising to ASB president. He was instrulowing her high school graduation, she mental in helping change the name of started x-ray technology training under the school to Lewis-Clark State College. the direction of radiologist Dr. McRob- After taking his undergraduate degree erts. She completed that two-year study from LC in 1971, Marv served as assisand received her registry in the summer tant to LCSC President Jerold Dugger of 1961. She also attended Lewis-Clark and managed the student recruitment Normal School and received a two-year program until 1978, moving to Eastern associate degree in 1961. From there, Oregon University that year to become Corinne went to work at State Hospital its dean of admissions, until 1980. After North in Orofino in June 1961. She ar- leaving EOU, Marv began a long career in rived in time to design the new x-ray tech- health and life insurance. Even though nology lab. In 1962 she married Harold his career required him to move to Boise Thompson and moved up to the Steve and then the states of New Mexico, WisWinter 2015-16 • Journey consin and Texas, he always considered Lewiston his home. While in college, Marv dated and married Susan Arnzen. They had one son, Steven. Marv and Susie later divorced. 1n 1988, Marv met his soulmate Linda Lambert in Amarillo, Texas. Charlotte Lee (Bowman) Giampedraglia ’72 passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. She was 80. Charlotte graduated top of her class from Canoga Park High School in California. She married Ralph Crawford in 1952 and had four children. They moved to Lewiston to raise their family in 1960. They started Advanced Roofing in 1962. Charlotte kept the books, drove the shake truck and even roofed. Charlotte graduated from LCSC as a registered nurse in 1972. She was a charge nurse at the Clarkston Care Center until retiring in 1995. Charlotte married Bob Pollock in 1972 and they had two daughters. Daniel Joseph Babinski ’73, 61, passed away on August 31, 2015. He received an Associate Degree in Automobile Mechanics at LCSC in 1973. Dan worked at Camas Prairie Railroad, Delta Ford in Moscow, Rogers Toyota and ATK. He retired from ATK in 2008. Dan and Cyndi Arrasmith married in 1989. They had one daughter, Danica. The couple later divorced. Robert (Bob) James Maurer ’78, 60, passed away on December 9, 2015. He was recruited by LCSC as a center fielder. He graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and was a member of the first Warrior baseball team to play in the NAIA World Series. Bob married Terri Hoagland in 1978. They moved to Lame Deer, Montana, where he taught physical education. In 1980, they moved to Culdesac, Idaho, and Bob continued to teach PE, coach a variety of sports, and taught driver’s education at Culdesac High School until he retired in 2012. Bob and Terri had four children. Michael J. Doherty ’78 passed away on July 30, 2015. He was 68. Michael enrolled at Lewis-Clark State College and earned his Associate Degree in Electronic Communications. In 1978, he began his career with GTE, later Verizon, retiring as operation manager of network services in 2004. Michael and Janice May were married in 1968. Together they raised three children. Kristy Ann Roberts ’78 ’89 passed away on November 5, 2015. She was 57. Kristi completed her undergraduate degrees at Lewis-Clark State College in 1978 and 1989. She obtained her master’s degree in adult education/human resource development from the University of Idaho in 2002. The majority of Kristy’s career Lewis-Clark State College was spent at LCSC, beginning with a position as office coordinator in the athletic department. Kristy worked in various college departments, including social sciences, natural sciences and continuing education before becoming director of distance learning. At the time of her death, she was director of e-learning services and the testing center. Kristy was also the executive secretary for the Lewiston Independent School District from February 1995 to September 1997. Kristy married Kenneth Craig in 1989. Ken and Kristy moved to McCall to manage the Hotel McCall for one year. Kristy rejoined the LCSC staff when they returned to Lewiston. The marriage later ended in divorce. The next chapter in Kristy’s life began in 1996 when she met her life partner, Jack Cridlebaugh. He passed away in 2013. Kristy was polished and professional in the workplace, a mentor and a friend. 1980’s Traci Lyn (Coon) Kalamon ’82 passed away on July 17, 2015, at the age of 53. After obtaining her degree from LC she moved to Spokane and began a career of more than 33 years as a surgery scheduler for what is now known as Columba Surgical Specialists. Traci Lyn met her husband-to-be, Kim Kalamon, in 1994 and they were married in 1997. 1990’s Judy Ann McKinney ’92, 71, passed away on October 11, 2015. Judy married James McKinney in 1963. He passed away in 1985. Judy attended LCSC and earned a medical secretary associates degree. She worked at Pullman Memorial Hospital and later as a unit secretary at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston until she retired in 2004. Judy moved to Spokane to live with her daughter in 2008 and moved back to Lewiston to be closer to family in her final days. She is survived by one daughter and two sons, five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. 2000’s Nicole Monique Frei-Jenkins ’01, 35, passed away on December 6, 2015. Nicole moved to Lewiston after high school and attended LCSC to earn her Associate Degree in Graphic Design. After graduation, she showed off her creative talents as a floral designer at Fuchs Flower and Garden Center in Clarkston and she also worked at Clearwater Paper in Lewiston. She attended nursing school for a short time but decided to go back to her creative roots. Nicole married Jay Jenkins in 2013 and her dream of being a mother came true when she welcomed their son, Jace Patrick, into the world in 2014. ace was a spiritual leader of Niimiipuu Longhouse located in Spalding since 1978. He was a traditional leader and fisherman, and a gatherer along with his wife, children, and grandchildren. In 1977, Horace was asked by (then) elders to revive the walasat spirituality. Knowing little of the traditional spirituality, he humbly accepted the role and diligently sought more guidance and learning. He always said “you are always learning until the day you die.” With his teachings he mentored young Nez Perces/Nimiipuu. In 1943, during World War II, he left high school in the 11th grade and was admitted to the 529th Engineers, Light Pontoon Company, Floating Bridge Builders. After the war ended, he married Andrea (Wilson) and they added two children to their six children from previous relationships. Throughout his retirement, Horace became more involved in Native issues and programs. He accepted an invitation from Lewis-Clark State College in the late 1980’s to help teach the first Nez Perce language class. He continued to teach for 10 years. He also worked for the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) from 1989 to 1993. Horace also had many short stories and essays. In 1997, his memoir, “A Little Bit of Wisdom: Conversations with a Nez Perce Elder,” was published by the Confluence Press. Horace was awarded the University of Idaho President’s Medallion and honorary degrees from the University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College. The Washington State Historical Society honored him with a Peace and Friendship Award. The Idaho Humanities Council awarded him their Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities. National recognition of his work came in 2008, when the National Endowment for the Arts bestowed him a National Heritage Fellowship. In 2011, the National Indian Education Association voted him Elder of the Year. LaVaughn C. Smith II ’05 passed away on September 24, 2015. He was 52. LaVaughn joined the National Guard and later served in the U.S. Army. In 2002, he married Sherry Greenup. LaVaughn was very proud that he pursued his degree later in life and that he received his masDennis Duane Opdahl ’88 passed away ter’s degree in social work, doing so with on July 28, 2015. He was 63. Dennis his wife Sherry. LaVaughn had a love for worked as logging truck driver for many the theater and helped with tech and years. He went back to college and makeup at LCSC. He believed strongly in earned his Bachelor of Science in Busi- the Boy Scouts and held many positions. ness Administration from Lewis-Clark LaVaughn is survived by his children and State College. Dennis worked for Oppor- many loved and trusted friends. Lois D. Emerson, 65, passed away on tunities Unlimited, Clearwater River Casino and Asotin County Community Liv- Ryan Sterling Clements ’06, 32, passed October 22, 2015. She took special ing right up until his passing. He was an away on July 26, 2015. He graduated pride in teaching adjunct classes in the active member of the Lions Club, serving from LCSC with a Bachelor of Science in medical office field for 16 years at Lewison the board of directors. He also taught Nursing in 2006. While attending LC, he Clark State. Sher served on advisory hunters education. He is survived by his met the love of his life, Brenda Burgess. committees for LCSC and the State of wife Jill, two children, and two grandchil- The two were married in 2007. They have Idaho. In the following years she often dren. two sons. Ryan moved to Twin Falls to encountered former students who found work at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical jobs in the medical field after starting in Matthew Ray Cook ’89 passed away on Center for five years. He also was em- her classes. Lois and her husband Paul September 28, 2015. He was 60. Matt ployed as a traveling nurse. The couple had one daughter, Sarah. grew up in Asotin and completed his me- moved to Lewiston in 2013, where Ryan chanic degree at LCSC. He met Katheri- was employed at St. Joseph Regional Renata Nancy Winters passed away na McGuire during his college years and Medical Center in the emergency room on July 23, 2015. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1996 and went they dated for five years before being and cardiac catheterization lab. on to the University of Idaho, where she married in 1983 in Mesa, Arizona. Matt obtained her master’s in education. Reand Kat raised their children in Clarkston Friends, Faculty and Staff nata lived and worked as a teacher and while he worked as a mechanic, working from home. They moved to Lacrosse in Horace P. “isluumc” Axtell passed away educator in Idaho, North Carolina, Arizoon September 7, 2015. He was 90 years na, Washington and Hawaii. She finally 2009. old. He worked for Potlatch Forests from obtained her dream job when she began 1951 to his retirement in 1986. Hor- teaching at Lewis-Clark State College. 47 Linda Evonne (Turner) Shrader ’83 passed away on July 31, 2015. Linda was very proud of the degree she earned from LC in 1983. She was also very active in many civic activities. Nonprofit Org. US Postage PAID Bolingbrook, IL Permit No. 374 Lewis-Clark State College Office of College Advancement 500 8th Avenue Lewiston, ID 83501-2698 APRIL 22–24 Family Weekend is a fun-filled weekend with activities for family members of all ages. Bring the whole family to enjoy all that Family Weekend has to offer! • Friday Welcome Event • Art Under the Elms • Family Fun Fair • Food Vendors • Car Show • Saturday Night Entertainment • ZING! Award Presentation • More! For complete details and to register: www.lcsc.edu/alumni Questions? Contact Alumni Relations: [email protected] or 208.792.2151