Celebrating the Power of IX with the Women of the Varsity B

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VARSITY B MOMENTS:
Pages 6-7
Inside this issue:
1-2 Celebrating the Power of IX
2 Halloween Contest Winner
2 Boise State Flag Of
Champions Takes Off
4It Can’t Be The 10th
Anniversary – Tom Scott
4 Passing of Former Broncos
5 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas
8 Football Alumni Shine
9 Gus Urresti Golf Scramble
10 Butch and Jerri Henry
Varsity B Matching Fund
12 Swimming and Diving
Reunite and Compete
INTERVIEW WITH:
3 Molly (McDonald) Hawker
11 Art Berry
The Varsity B Fall 2012 newsletter is
offered as an electronic document.
We plan to print some copies for
the Varsity B members who do not
have email. We believe that this
format will actually better serve
the membership as we can add
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Coach Connie Thorngren (right) is joined by Boise State hall of fame basketball former student-athlete JoAnn Burrell prior to
being introduced at halftime of the basketball game.
Celebrating the Power of IX with the
Women of the Varsity B
By Michel Bourgeau, Varsity B Coordinator
ON DECEMBER 7th
the Varsity B
Club, in conjunction with the AAUW
(American Association of University
Women), celebrated the 40 year anniversary of Title IX. Former Bronco women
student-athletes, including the starting
five from the 1970 basketball team, came
out to participate and recognize former
Bronco women’s athletic director and
Coach Connie Thorngren.
Connie Thorngren coached many
student-athletes from 1970 to 1983 at
Boise State. Connie introduced women’s
volleyball, track & field, basketball, and
field hockey at Boise State in the early
seventies. Thorngren eventually focused
all her energy as the Bronco women’s
basketball coach until she retired in
1983. In 1975, Thorngren’s basketball
team won the Northwest Large College
Tournament, and went on to play in
Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women
National Tournament. There is no question that Connie Thorngren led the
charge for women athletics at Boise State
when Title IX was implemented in 1972.
“Women and girls have always wanted to
participate in athletics. Title IX dramatically increased those opportunities and
every year female athletes demonstrate
their amazing abilities at higher and
higher levels. I personally feel most
rewarded by the success our former athletes
have had in life and the credit many give
to their role as team members and leaders.
These are experiences equally valuable to
men and women and one of the reasons it
is so important to celebrate and remember
the passing of Title IX legislation.”
– Connie Thorngren
Continued on page two
Varsity B Halloween
Costume Contest
Declares Winner
Several entries were considered, but in
the end, Melissa Dahl Phillips (volleyball
1990-1994) prevailed. Melissa’s costume
coordination and striking disco pose,
complimented by her husband Jay, was
enough to be selected by the Varsity B
panel. Melissa who lives in the Seattle
area, will be receiving a special Varsity B
gift pack. Congratulations, Melissa!
Celebrating continued from page one
The women of the Varsity B gather for a group photo. All sports and generations were represented.
Former players and coaches from
several different sports came out to
watch the Bronco basketball women play
Eastern Washington that night and to
reunite as the women of the Varsity B.
– Go Broncos!
Boise State Flag of Champions Takes Off!
By Dale Fackler and Rod Couch
THE IDEA of developing a flag of champions for Boise State began with the
military tradition of battle or campaign flags
being carried onto the parade field along
with the State and National Flags. These
flags designated the branch of the military,
such as Army, Navy, Marines, etc., and were
adorned with streamers naming the various
battle victories of the branch, such as
Normandy, Tarawa, Guadalcanal, Okinawa,
etc. Following this battle flag tradition of
the military, the idea of developing a Flag
of Champions for Bronco Athletics was
born. It was decided the Flag should be
a white flag with gold trim and show the
Bronco logo. Streamers, representing
various Bronco athletic championships
won in all sports from the inception of
the school in 1932 to the present date,
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adorn the Flag. The criteria for streamer
eligibility was established as, Conference
Championships, Bowl Championships,
Team Tournament Championships, Team
National Championships, Individual
National Championships. Research, using the above criteria,
showed that some 165 streamers would be
required to bring the Flag of Champions up
to the date of its first presentation in Bronco
Stadium. Since the time of that presentation, the Broncos have won the Mountain
West Conference Football Championship
and an additional streamer will be added to
reflect this latest win. The Flag will accompany the National
and State flags during the presentation of
the colors at all athletic events. When not
in use at athletic events, the flag will be on
display in the Allen Noble Hall of Fame at
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Bronco Stadium. The Flag is especially a
source of pride for those individuals who
were responsible for and were there during
those championships. The Varsity B Club
will help facilitate future ceremonies where
former Bronco student-athletes will be able
to assist in updating the Flag of Champions
with new championship streamers.
– Go Broncos!
Bronco legend Coach
Lyle Smith is very
proud of Boise State
University’s athletic
accomplishments.
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Catching up with…
MOLLY (MCDONALD)
HAWKER
SOCCER 2003-2007
gear! When I visit I’m always
amazed at how the University
college buildings and athletic
department facilities keep
improving and more are developed. It is great to see!
THOUGHTS ON COACHES:
HOMETOWN: (Where did you grow up
and where do you live?)
Hometown – Maple Valley, WA
Current city – Issaquah, WA
DEGREE: Finance
FAMILY: I’ve been married for 4 years
to someone I met in finance class! Kyle
Hawker (football 2003)
JOB: Financial Analyst & Investor
Relations Specialist – Aegis Living
(Senior Assisted Living Owner/Operator
on west coast).
FONDEST MEMORY AS A
STUDENT: Walking out of my last final
knowing I had accomplished something
that no one could ever take away from
me – my degree.
FONDEST MEMORY AS A BOISE
STATE STUDENT-ATHLETE:
There are so many. My favorite is probably 2007 Fiesta Bowl – what a fun week
that was.
FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS:
Dorm living freshman year. The ice
cream machine at Table Rock (cafeteria)
during double days – life saver.
HOW HAS THE UNIVERSITY AND
ATHLETICS CHANGED SINCE
YOU LEFT? They have awesome
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I admire the consistency in the
soccer program. I’m proud to
look at the program now and
see that fundamentally it is
the same and I was a part of
building that along with my
teammates and players before
me. Thanks to Steve Lucas
and the athletic dept the only
thing that has changed is the
players’ names. And the gear!
LIFE AFTER BOISE
STATE?
It’s great! I would go back
and live those 4 years at BSU
all over again but growing up
hasn’t been that bad in the last
5 ½ years. Living the student-athlete
life was a privilege while it lasted. My
teammates have become lifelong friends.
For the last 3 years I’ve been fortunate
to genuinely love going to work every
day for a great company. I’ve given up
soccer and have put my energy towards
learning a new sport – triathalons. I
completed my first Ironman in June
2012 in memory of BSU teammate Amy
Dunn.
WHAT STANDS OUT THE MOST
ABOUT BOISE STATE?
I recommend BSU to everyone I talk to.
Boise is an extremely affordable place to
live during college, it is safe, there is a
major airport right up the hill, enough
outdoor entertainment to keep you busy
all year long and the athletic department makes it very difficult to not rally
behind. I can’t say enough great things
about BSU. I’m very thankful I made
the choice to attend BSU.
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WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU
MOST ENJOY WATCHING?
I love watching athletes compete at their
highest potential but my favorite sport is
college football
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON
THE VARSITY B CLUB?
I think the VB Club is a great network
for former BSU athletes. I know just
where to go if I need information
and the members all have something
special in common – being former BSU
student-athletes
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A
BOISE STATE BRONCO?
Being a Boise State Bronco means that I
put in the work in the class room and on
the field for four years. I got out exactly
what I put in. I learned life lessons
on the field and during fitness mostly
about perseverance and grinding it out.
It means I have a network of lifelong
friends who are just a phone call away.
Those memories will last a lifetime.
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It can’t be the 10th anniversary, can it?
TIME FLIES when you’re having fun,
Bronco Nation. It’s already been 10 years
since the 2002 Boise State football team
strung together some unforgettable firsts.
Topping the list was the Broncos’ firstever appearance in the national rankings,
a place Boise State has visited at some
point in every season since.
Coach Dan Hawkins set the Top 25
as one of his primary visions when he
took over the program from Dirk Koetter
after the 2000 season. Even though
Bronco fans had experienced a taste of
what was to come with back-to-back Big
West championships and Humanitarian
Bowl victories, it still seemed like a pipe
dream to many. The 2001 campaign was
encouraging, but it ended at 8-4—one
deflected pass away from a WAC title
and without a bowl invitation. Hawkins
embraced the slogan “Leave No Doubt”
in the offseason, and his team did, too.
And there was great anticipation with
quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie entering his
junior year.
After a 38-21 season-opening win
over Idaho, Boise State made the trek to
Fayetteville to face Arkansas, a team it lost
to by only seven points two years earlier.
The Razorbacks were ready, though, and
Dinwiddie went down with a broken
ankle in a 41-14 loss. Backup B.J. Rhode
was thrown into the fire, but he guided
the Broncos to wins over Wyoming, Utah
State, Hawaii and Tulsa, improving their
record to 5-1.
Could it continue against a revengeminded Fresno State team that had been
knocked out of the Top Ten the year
before by one of Boise State milestone
upsets? There were a couple firsts on
this mid-October Friday night: the first
Orange-Out in Bronco Stadium, and the
first time ESPN had originated a regular
passed away on Dec. 25,
2012. Bob was a passionate
Bronco who was 91 years
old at the time of his death.
Bob played football for the
Broncos in 1940 and 1941
under Coach Harry Jacoby. Bob always
looked forward to attending the annual
spring Varsity B Gridiron Socials.
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Boise State’s win in the MAACO Bowl wrapped up a 30-year segment of Bronco f
interesting way. You have it starting with one of the school’s most successful team
national championship squad. That group began its landmark campaign with a st
in Salt Lake City. And it culminates in 2010 with what numbers tell us is the best t
and orange—one that finished with a 26-3 thumping of the Utes in Las Vegas.
The 30th anniversary of the 1980 team was overshadowed during the fall by the cu
run in the Top 5, but no one who was around three decades ago can forget the fe
won that title game in Sacramento. The Bronco program then, like now, had been
was earned through a thrilling 31-29 win over Eastern Kentucky at the Camellia B
ever appearance on national TV.
How fitting it would have been had the cards fallen the right way this season to en
unthinkable and make the BCS Championship Game. But does the fact that Bois
part of a BCS bowl preclude the Broncos’ 2010 team from being declared the sch
The evidence starts with margin of victory. Of all the great teams the Broncos hav
Golden Era began in 1999, the 2010 squad had the highest scoring margin—by fa
of 32.3 points. The 12-1 team in 2002 was a distant second at 27.1 points a game
For more fuel, we go to some school records. This was Boise State’s best season
average of 521 yards per game broke the 36-year-old standard of 517. The Bronc
record for pass efficiency with a rating of 180. And on defense, they registered a
defense’s average allowance was 255 yards, the best mark in 40 years. The Tha
Nevada shouldn’t shroud the true nature of this team.
Memories always rule the day, though, and both teams have storied drives that ha
stand—the test of time. For the 1980 squad it came in the final game. Trailing 29
Joe Aliotti marched the Broncos 80 yards—chewing up most of the drive with pas
hitting Duane Dlouhy with the famous winning TD on 4th-and-10. The national cha
standard for everything that has happened in Bronco football since.
For the 2010 group, the drive for the ages was on Opening Night. Virginia Tech le
the Broncos got the ball with 1:47 left. A 25-yard punt return by Mitch Burroughs
own 44. With 86,587 mostly hostile fans in his ear, Kellen Moore coolly guided Bo
five plays, hitting Austin Pettis with the dramatic winning touchdown from 13 yards
Two teams from two entirely different eras, 30 years apart. But both with distinct p
Brock Forsey makes his way towards another
Bronco touchdown!
season telecast from the blue turf. Rhode
started the game and staked the Broncos
to a 13-0 lead. But then, sooner than
anyone expected, Dinwiddie returned
from his injury. He threw for 406 yards
and five touchdowns in less than three
quarters, and Boise State annihilated the
Bulldogs, 67-21.
The Passing of Former Broncos
ROBERT (BOB) SIMMONS
The Broncos now
had the nation’s
Bookends—with national champions on one end and
the other
attention, and they built on it with
37-point and 55-point road wins at San
Jose State and UTEP, respectively. They
were bubbling under the rankings with
Rice coming to town November 9. The
Owls had blistered Boise State with their
option attacked in 2001 in a 45-14 rout
in Houston. It was different on the blue
turf, as the Broncos blasted Rice, 49-7.
The next day, they were voted No. 23 in
the Coaches Poll and would enter the AP
Poll the next week.
There were firsts still to come: Boise
State’s first WAC championship, its first
12-win season as a Division I-A school,
and its first victory over a BCS school,
the 34-16 Humanitarian Bowl triumph
over Iowa State. The Broncos topped 45
points per game for the first time, and the
offense averaged more than 500 yards a
game for the first time in 28 years.
All the while, tailback Brock Forsey
had turned into an unprecedented scoring
machine, leading the nation in touchdowns with 32, at that time second only
to Barry Sanders in Division I-A history.
Forsey, the one-time walk-on from
Centennial High School, was named
WAC Offensive Player of the Year. And
safety Quintin Mikell wrapped up his
sensational Boise State career with WAC
Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Two more pillars of a 2002 Bronco team
that was as fun to watch as any.
GEORGE L. TAVARES
Former Bronco football
alumnus and the first
Hawaiian student-athlete to
play for the Broncos from
1952 to 1954, passed away
on November 17, 2012, at
his home in Caldwell.
George was very appreciative of Coach
Lyle Smith giving him the opportunity to
be a Bronco. George was always in attendance at several Varsity B functions.
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MITCH TAYLOR
Former Bronco wrestler 1985-1987
passed away on November
17, 2012. Mitch was
a fierce competitor for
Bronco wrestling. He
wrestled for Coach Mike
Young. Mitch was 47
years old and lived in
Glenns Ferry, Idaho.
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The Maaco Bowl 2012 in Las Vegas was the third trip
for the Broncos and the Varsity B Club was glad to
share in the third win, as the Broncos defeated the
U of Washington Huskies on December 22nd.
Several Varsity B members were in attendance and
enjoyed the pre and post game festivities.
Former Broncos Keith Walk-Green and Jason Payne pose with the Blu Kaboy at the
Varsity B social at Hard Rock Casino.
Former Bronco and Blue Elvis for the day, Rico Austin, high fived many Broncos
during the Maaco Bowl football game.
Post-game celebration at Maaco Bowl…New Year’s confetti came early.
The Bronco cheer team was in high-flying form…perfect view from the Varsity B
section at Sam Boyd Stadium.
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The Varsity B’s mission is to encourage and promote the heritage, traditions, and success
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Football Alumni Shines on the Next Level
by Elite Sports Society LLC
RYAN CLADY – ONCE A BRONCO, ALWAYS A BRONCO!
The 2012 NFL season was Clady’s fifth and maybe most memorable of them all, as he and the Denver Broncos finished the season
on an 11-game winning streak earning them the title of AFC West
Champions and home field advantage in the NFL playoffs. As Clady
has done in all 5 seasons of his career he proved his durability by
starting all 16 games of the season. Clady was an anchor on the
Broncos’ offensive line, which allowed quarterback Peyton Manning
time to make the plays he needed to win games and possibly the
NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. Clady ended the season tied as
the top offensive lineman in the category of sacks allowed, allowing
only 1 sack in the 2012 season. Clady’s performance was noticed and
rewarded by Pro Bowl voters as he was named to the 2012 AFC Pro
Bowl roster. In 2012 Clady’s tremendous work was not limited to just
the football field. Clady’s non profit the Sharon Kemp Clady foundation found ways to impact both the Denver and Boise communities
by funding two special Christmas miracles where five less fortunate
families were granted their holiday wishes.
DOUG MARTIN - #22 SETS THE BAR HIGH IN TAMPA.
In his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Doug Martin not
only provide some of the best performances in the 2012 season, but
he also proved that he is top tier starting NFL running back. Martin
rushed for 1,454 yards on 319 carries, a solid average of 4.6 yards per
game, while rushing for over 100 yards 5-times
in the season. Martin rushed for 11 touchdowns,
which tied him for 5th among all running backs.
Martin showed the NFL his versatility as a
running back by hauling in 49 receptions for 492
yards and 1 touchdown. Martin’s most impressive
performance came in week 9 against the Oakland
Raiders as he rushed for 253 yards and 4 touchdowns, which broke multiple team records. It is
safe to say that this 31st overall pick in the 2012
NFL Draft will be making those teams that passed
on him pay for years to come. Off the field Doug
has become a fan favorite and his name and brand
of football promises to be a staple in the Tampa
Bay community for years to come.
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brand-marketing agency that offers individualized services to
professional athletes. At ESS, we feel that the need of personal
off-the-field brand management and strategic marketing is
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provide dedicated services to expand lasting connections that
both athletes and business’s can benefit from, for years to come.
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Varsity B Gus Urresti Golf Scramble 2012
ON A PLEASANT OCTOBER AFTERNOON, the annual Gus
Urresti golf scramble took place at the Warm Springs Golf Course.
About 140 golfers showed up to compete for the ultimate prize. The
fivesome of Jeff Black, Brett Job, Mark Jones, Greg Stevenson and
Don Vandegrift managed the best net score, while Eric Andrade,
Danny Weeks, Colby Halker, Mike Burns and Lee Schrack finished
with the best gross score. The annual event was successful in raising
$13,000 for the Gus Urresti scholarship endowment, which will help
a fifth year football student-athlete achieve graduation. Be sure to
make plans to participate in next year’s Gus Urresti!
– Go Broncos!
The top gross winners strike a pose from left to
right: Danny Weeks, Mike Burns, Colby Halker,
Eric Andrade, and Lee Schrack.
Former Broncos huddle around Coach Lyle Smith;
Jim Lynch, Jerry Mahoney, and Don Neves.
Tournament Director, Rich Urresti (right) and
Rocky Lima (left) thank Coach Lyle Smith for his
inspirational words right before the shotgun start.
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Varsity B Matching Fund
Sponsored by Butch and Jerri Henry
A Great Run With the Butch and Jerri Henry Varsity B Matching Fund
SINCE THE BUTCH AND JERRI HENRY Varsity B matching
fund was established in April of 2012, over $100,000 dollars have
been donated to Boise State athletics by Varsity B members. These
donated dollars have generously been matched by Butch and Jerry
Henry, who set up the $100,000 matching fund in hopes of encouraging other former Broncos to give back to Boise State athletics.
Butch and Jerri’s Boise State pride was at an all time high when
they received notice that their $100,000 matching fund had been
exhausted, proving that former Broncos are making monetary contributions to help Boise State athletics reach new heights at a national
level.
Here are a few examples of how the Butch and Jerri Henry
Varsity B matching fund has made a huge difference at Boise State.
Kevin and Virginia Dunn, the parents of former Bronco soccer
star Amy Dunn, established a scholarship endowment in Amy’s
name as a memorial to her after she passed away due to melanoma
cancer in March of 2012.
donation alone, but to pair it with a match from the Henry’s is extra
special. Go Broncos!”
- Ruby and Graham DeLaet
Former Bronco football star and Boise State hall of fame defensive end, Doug Scott, established the Doug Scott Scholarship
Endowment in support of Football. Doug Scott (1976-1979) felt
that the opportunity that Boise State provided him in athletics and
academics made a huge impact on his life.
“Butch and Jerri Henry are unanimous Varsity B All Stars in my
book. It is members like these two who inspire us all. I truly believe,
if all my past fellow brother & sister student-athletes at Boise State
thought hard about the opportunity Boise State gave us, and how
it helped define who we are today, perhaps more former Broncos
like Butch and Jerri would step forward to financially support our
school.” - Doug Scott
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Varsity
B Club for all they do for Boise State athletics and their members. We were excited to see that Butch and Jerri Henry came up with
a unique way to give back via their matching funds program. It
certainly meant a lot to us to be able to take advantage of their
generosity to jump start the Amy Dunn #14 Soccer Scholarship
endowment fund in honor of our daughter. Amy was always one to
pay it forward and being able to continue her legacy at Boise State
at this level so soon, makes us feel very proud to be associated with
such great people.” - Thanks, Kevin & Virginia Dunn
Former Bronco men’s golfer, Graham DeLaet (2001-2005),
currently on the pro tour, was very generous when he donated back
to the Bronco golf program to help head coach, Kevin Burton, meet
his objectives for the 2012-2013 golf season.
“We’d like to personally thank Butch and Jerri on their generous
gift to Boise State athletics. As an ex Boise State golfer, I know how
tight the golf budget is. It is a huge deal to Men’s golf to receive any
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Butch, Jerri and their son Keever, always make a point to visit the Varsity B
tailgate at all home football games.
The Varsity B Club and Boise State athletics would like to thank
Butch and Jerri Henry for their generous matching gifts. They are
the shining example for: “Once a Bronco, Always a Bronco!”
– Go Broncos!
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Catching up with…
ART
BERRY
FOOTBALL 1971-1972
HOMETOWN: (Where did you grow
up and where do you live?) I grew up in
Spokane, WA. We now live in Boise.
DEGREES: BS finance the issue 1973.
Jurist doctorate, University of Idaho in
1976, MBA Boise State, 1980.
FAMILY: Wife Susan. Adult children,
Robert, David, Julie.
JOB: Owner, Arthurberry and
Company. Commercial real estate,
investment banking, attorney.
FONDEST MEMORY AS A
STUDENT: Meeting great friends and
faculty, quarterback in first BHU/U of I
game, co-founding Idaho student lobby.
FONDEST MEMORY AS A BOISE
STATE STUDENT-ATHLETE:
Winning the unofficial small college
national football championship in 1973!
FAVORITE PLACE ON
CAMPUS: College of
Business and Economics
(COBE).
THOUGHTS ON COACHES:
Tony
Knap, the original pioneering genius of
“wide open football.”
HOW HAS THE UNIVERSITY AND
ATHLETICS CHANGED SINCE YOU
LEFT? We still win with class and
character, now everybody knows it.
LIFE AFTER BOISE STATE? I have
been very fortunate. Great family all
played college athletics and obtained
postgraduate degrees.
WHAT STANDS OUT THE MOST
ABOUT BOISE STATE? Consistent
achievement while ever challenging
itself in every new area.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU
MOST ENJOY WATCHING? Tennis
and basketball.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON
THE VARSITY B CLUB? The unique
commitment of athletes doesn’t end at
graduation. Michel figured it out and
is doing a great job.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A
BOISE STATE BRONCO? Pride
Art Berry Enters NWAACC Hall of Fame–In August of 2012, the
Northwest Athletic Association Conference of Community Colleges
(NWAACC) announced five 2012 hall of fame inductees. Included
was Art Berry (Boise State BBA 1973, MBA 1980). Berry is the
holder of 11 all-time career passing records at the conference
and junior college level, while at Community Colleges of Spokane
(CCS). He started games at quarterback for Boise State in 1971 and
1972 and was Boise State alumni Association president in 1979.
FALL 2012
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Boise State Swimming and Diving Reunite and Compete!
By Michael Walssh
BOISE STATE WOMEN’S swimming
and diving welcomed back 18 alumnae
for the inaugural Boise State Alumnae
Meet Saturday, Oct. 20, as part of the
University’s homecoming week activities.
The Broncos in attendance represented
FALL 2012
each of the first six years of the program.
Broncos past and present teamed up in
the water with half of the 2012-13 roster
and half of the alumnae forming the
Orange Team, while the other half made
up the Blue Team. Participating alumnae
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competed in the relays as well as 50-yard
events in each stroke.
The Orange Team used strong performances in the relay events to hang on
for a 146-123 win. Orange took the top
three spots in the 200-yard medley relay
and the top two positions in the 200-yard
freestyle relay.
Stephanie North (2008-12) turned
in the best individual performance by an
alumna. North tied with current Bronco,
Jessica Bottelberghe, for the win in the
50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.89.
The alumnae festivities wrapped up
at halftime of the Homecoming football
game against UNLV when the 2011-12
Mountain West Champion Broncos were
presented with their championship rings.
– Go Broncos!
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