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Magazine for alumni and friends Winter 2015

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Administration

Mr. Curt Frye President

Dr. Michael Anderson Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Jeff Carstens Vice President and Dean of Student Life

Phyllis Conner - 402-375-7543 Vice President for Development and Executive Director of the Wayne State Foundation

Angela Fredrickson Vice President for Administration & Finance

Wayne State Foundation Staff

Deb Lundahl - 402-375-7209 Director of Major Gifts

Kevin Armstrong - 402-375-7534 Director of Planned Giving

Sara Marcellus - 402-375-7370 Director of Alumni Relations

Sue Jammer - 402-375-7559 Controller

Carol Stephens - 402-375-7510 Foundation Office Assistant

Cathleen Hansen - 402-375-7526 Alumni Office Assistant

Lori Bebee Office Assistant

Editorial Staff

Jay Collier Director of College Relations

Amanda Broberg Writing Specialist

Trudy Muir Graphic Designer

Angie Steffen Writer, Photographer

3 President's Message 4-12 A Day in the Life... Get to Know the Eight Wildcats Featured on these Pages

13 WSC Alumni Lead Shirtsleeve Workshop 14-15 Winter Commencement Lennie Adams ‘78 Receives the Alumni Achievement Award

Dr. William Slaymaker Retires

16-17 Wildcat Athletics Fall Sports Wrap-Up

18-19 Homecoming Highlights Hall of Fame Inductees Honored

Bill Reeg ‘64 Receives the Alumni Service Award

Outstanding Alumni Honored at Banquet

20-27 Alumni Notes Arizona Reunion

Kathy Kay ‘86

Pauline Nielsen Jensen ‘39

Kam Reeves ‘79

Dr. Eric Lee ‘94

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Get to Know the Eight Wildcats Featured on these Pages

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President's Message

Curt FryeI am in the habit of using this space in the Wayne State magazine to review campus events, achievements and projects, which is usually an easy task because our achievements are many, our troubles few, and our projects on-time and on-budget. That is true again this time, of course, which you will learn in the following pages.

The view from my office is that the college continues to excel because it is in the hands of bright and dedicated faculty, wise and experienced leaders, and committed support staff, all of whom put the college first in everything they do. These leaders and supporting personnel provide me with confidence that when I retire in June, the college will continue to serve its students and Northeast Nebraska with the same rigor and vitality that have marked its past 100-plus years.

Retirement is never an easy moment, especially when you are leaving a place that was more than a job. Wayne State has been an integral part of my life for 30 years, and now I will be handing the reins over to a new leader. You will recall that I retired once before after many years as vice president and dean of students. Well, here we are again.

I have loved nearly every day spent here since first arriving in 1985 and look forward to the next few months until my retirement at the end of the fiscal year. Many things have changed during my time at the college, but the one constant has been our outstanding faculty and staff. I truly and deeply appreciate everything each member of this community has done in the service of our mission for our students.

While retiring is somewhat bittersweet, I want to thank the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System and Chancellor Stan Carpenter for putting their faith in me and giving me the opportunity to serve as president of Wayne State. Their support and guidance has helped me make decisions to position the college as a premier institution in Nebraska and the region. I will be forever grateful.

I also want to thank you, our alumni and friends. Your time, support, enthusiasm and resources give us the tools we need to continually improve the Wildcat experience for successive generations of students. You are the backbone of the college and have played an important part in my ongoing love of Wayne State.

Like many of you who work here or graduated from here, I have to say I will miss the students most. At the end of the day, they are why we are here, why we do what we do, and why we love our relationship with this college.

Like the presidents before me, I have faith that my successor will share the same commitment to the college. A few short weeks on the job should make it fairly clear to the leader taking the helm that he or she has landed a dream job. I know the experience firsthand. Go Cats!

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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A WILDCAT College life revolves around daily classes, but life as a Wildcat is much more than that. Get to know the eight students featured on these pages, and they’ll tell you the same thing.

Being a Wildcat means:

juggling sports with studies

working to pay tuition and other expenses

helping other students with their studies

filling a role as a mother while on track to become a teacher

representing the college to the outside world

giving back to the community by leading service-based clubs

relaxing with friends and building relationships along the way

And it’s scheduling time for all of these things in one day. Together these activities establish a foundation for our students to become first-rate professionals and strong community leaders.

Let’s meet some dynamic Wildcats!

a day in the life...


From: Walton, Neb.Parents: Robert and Deon WentzelAfter graduation: Wants to become a city planner or GIS technicianActivities: President of the Explorers Club; Honors Program; Green Team; Pi Gamma Mu; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Holland Academic Success Center tutor; Wildcat Academy of Leadership and Knowledge (WALK)Awards: Robert G. Foote Award for Outstanding Student in Geography; dean’s list; interned at Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department last summer

Why Jana came to WSC and what she likes about it: “In addition to having a great geography program,” Jana said, “The campus is the perfect distance away from home, and the size is perfect. There are always new people to meet, but you don’t feel overwhelmed by having huge classes.”

Jana WentzelSenior

Geography (minors in Earth Science and Geospatial Technology)

STUDYING THE WORLD Jana Wentzel might try to keep a standard schedule, but her major and studies are anything but typical. Her days are all about the world around her – literally. She’s studying and tutoring geography and Earth sciences, which are some of the least common majors and minors at WSC. However, the geography program is solid. “The geography professors here are first-class, and when I came to visit, they made me feel at home,” she said. Besides studying between classes, focusing on programming classes and tutoring, she works at the front desk in Pile Hall (sometimes until 2 a.m.!) and attends a weekly Bible study. When the weather is good, she hikes at Ponca and Niobrara State Parks on the weekends – another hands-on way to learn geography.

Jana’s days look a lot like this:

8 a.m. – Get up and have breakfast

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – Study until class at 1 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays – Classes from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Afternoons – Work at Pile Hall desk or tutor in the student center

Evenings – Work at Pile Hall desk or spend time with fiancé

8 p.m. – Bible study (Thursdays)


Ben BruflatSenior

K-12 Instrumental/Vocal Education (major instrument is the trumpet,

also minoring in piano)

MUSIC WITH NO RESTS

Like many music students, Ben Bruflat is often playing all day, with few chances to take a breath. “A typical day for me is spending almost all day in the Peterson Fine Arts building, which I call my home away from home,” he said. “I’m a morning person, so I’m up every day at 7 regardless of what school day it is.” Ben is a member of seven ensembles this semester, on top of regular music classes, six hours of working on campus and giving lessons to elementary students in Pender. Yet juggling it all is not as tough for him as it might sound. “My days are very busy, but I manage just fine because the homework load isn’t as large as some other majors,” he said.

Parents: Alan (Spanish professor at WSC) and Madge Bruflat

From: Wayne, Neb.After graduation: Plans to study trumpet

performance or teach high school bandActivities: Seven music ensembles

(principle chair or section leader in almost all of them); Intramurals; Blue Key National Honors Society (helps with Homecoming and graduation); Vice President of Kappa Kappa Psi – Gamma chapter (band fraternity); gives private trumpet lessons

Awards: Dean’s list for six semesters; 2012

Why Ben came to WSC and what he likes about it: “I decided to attend Wayne State College because of the strength of its music

program. The nice thing about WSC being small is that we as students get a lot of

one-on-one time with our professors, which is very helpful. I also grew up going to

WSC basketball games with my dad and hearing the pep band play, so you could

say they inadvertently recruited me young! I also received private trumpet lessons

my senior year of high school from Dr. David Bohnert, the director of bands and my

private instructor for trumpet and conducting, so knowing him definitely persuaded

me to join the WSC music family.”

Monday is Ben’s busiest day. Take a look:7 a.m. – Up for the day and breakfast8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Class; trumpet,

voice and conducting lessons; choir; brass and wind ensemble practices; jazz band – all day with no breaks!

Wednesdays and Fridays are similar, with no lessons or jazz band.

Ben’s lighter days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) include:

7 a.m. – Up for the day, breakfast; practice trumpet, singing and conducting

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Work at Papa John’s in the lower cafeteria

4 p.m. – Student Recital, then evening class (Tuesdays)

5 p.m. – Jazz band; then goes to Pender to give trumpet lessons (Thursdays)

Sundays – Orchestra practice

At the end of the day: Ben goes to bed between 11 p.m. and midnight, winding down by playing PS4, watching Netflix with his roommates or spending time with his girlfriend.

Music Freshman of the Year; 2014 Music Major of the Year


Jaime StodolaSenior

K-12 Art Education

From: Clarkson, Neb.Parents: Chris and Roni Pfeifer; Denny DykstraMarried to: Jason Stodola. They have three children.After graduation: Plans to become an art teacher in a

Nebraska public schoolActivities: Co-President of Nebraska Art Teachers

Association (WSC student chapter); secretary of WSC’s Art Club

Awards: WSC Student Juried Show – received Honorable Mention in Sculpture in spring 2014

Why Jaime came to WSC and what she likes about it: “I decided to attend school at Wayne State College because of its location, size, and I knew I would be able to succeed academically in my chosen field. My favorite thing about being a WSC student in the Arts and Humanities and in Education is the connections and relationships with classmates and teachers. The studio has become my home away from home.”

Here’s a look at Jaime’s schedule:Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays5 a.m. – Get up and get organized for the day, do household chores, pack lunch6:45 a.m. – Drop kids off at day care and drive to Wayne 8 to 11:30 a.m. – ClassesLunch and work on projects1 to 3:30 p.m. – Class (Mondays and Wednesdays)3:30 p.m. – Drive back to Clarkson4:30 to 8 p.m. – Pick up kids, help them with homework, do household chores, have supper, relax8 p.m. – Put kids to bed and do own homework9 p.m. – Bedtime

Tuesdays and Thursdays5 a.m. – Get up and get ready for the day7:45 a.m. – Drop youngest off at day care and pick up six others and take them to school; drive to Wayne 9:30 a.m. to noon – ClassLunch and work on projects2 to 4:45 p.m. – Classes (Tuesdays)2 to 6 p.m. – Classes (Thursdays)5 (Tuesdays) or 7 (Thursdays) p.m. – Get home, have supper, do homework, relax9 p.m. – Bedtime

WEARING MANY HATS College senior. Artist. Wife. Mother. Jaime Stodola bears several titles – and each one can be quite demanding. She has three children, ages 5, 7 and 9, whom she drops off at day care every day as early as 6:45 a.m. before beginning her 50-minute drive from Clarkson to Wayne for classes. She also takes her two oldest and a group of other children to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Though she’s busy as a college student, Jaime is able to devote quality time with her family at the end of the day, and her husband helps balance the load. “My husband really helps get the kids going on homework, chores and begins supper if he is home before me,” she said. When she’s on campus, though, she has another home – the art building. Most of her classes are there, and that’s where she spends much of her time working on projects whenever she can fit them in. She’s usually able to head home later in the afternoon.


From: Sioux City, IowaParents: Tim and Angie McClintockAfter graduation: Plans to go to graduate school for her masters in exercise

science; then work as an Exercise Physiologist/Specialist or in Cardiac Rehab

Activities: Volleyball (setter); WSC Cardinal Key Honor Society (performs service activities); Vice President for Student Athlete Advisory Committee (a student-athlete committee that provides insight on the student-athlete experience, as well as community service activities)

Awards: Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society; dean’s list every semester; 2013-14 Exercise Science Major of the Year; All-NSIC Second Team & Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska Volleyball Team Honorable Mention; 2013: Second Team All-NSIC honors and received NSIC Fall All-Academic honors; 2014: All NSIC-First Team, two-time NSIC Setter of the Week, Capital One Academic All-District VII Volleyball Team (Second Team honors); selected for the 2015 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum (April 9-12 in Orlando, Fla.); Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska NCAA Division II Volleyball Team First Team

PLAYING DAILY OFFENSE When it comes to being a student-athlete, offense is critical, and not just for your sport. Keeping up with a varied schedule requires strategy and hitting everything – without missing the shots. For Leisa McClintock, taking an early lead is the key. “If I am going to miss tests or quizzes, I talk to professors about taking them before we leave (for away games),” she said. “Same with homework and projects – if they need to get turned in ahead of time, then I try to get them done. I am not much of a procrastinator, so I am usually good with balancing academics and volleyball.” And volleyball doesn’t just happen during the fall – the spring semester is also packed with lifting weights, conditioning and “individuals” (three or four girls practicing together). Later in the spring, these turn into team practices.

Leisa McClintockSenior

Exercise Science (Sport Management minor)

Why Leisa came to WSC and what she likes about it: “It was always my dream to play volleyball in college, and Wayne State offered me the best opportunity to do so. I came to camp at WSC to get to know the coaches and team better, and eventually I came on an official visit to take a tour of campus and speak with some of the professors. I was looking for a place that would challenge me every day and help me strive to do great things academically, athletically and as a person. The small class sizes with personable professors and staff, my coaches and teammates who have all become my family, and the support from all my friends and the Wayne community have allowed me to do all that plus more, and for that I am forever grateful.”

Here’s a look at Leisa’s volleyball season schedule:Get up 45 minutes before morning class starts, grab breakfast

and workout clothesNoon – Weight-lifting Lunch, homeworkAfternoons – Classes, volleyball practice

And in the off-season:Lift weights and conditioning before or between classes“Individuals” twice per weekTeam practices later in the spring, lifting and conditioning

Evenings: Shower, supper, homework, club meetings (if not earlier in the day), relax


Patrick KurthGraduate student pursuing

master’s degree in Exercise Science

Parents: Brian and Kay KurthFrom: Sioux City, IowaAfter graduation: Wants to be a strength and

conditioning coach for either high school or college; be a personal trainer

Activities: Basketball (center) Awards: Graduated cum laude in May 2014; named to

2012-13 and 2013-14 NSIC Winter All-Academic Teams; named to the Capital One Academic All-District VII Men’s Basketball First Team; received the Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award (3.75 or higher GPA required); is a Presidential Scholar-Athlete

STEADY WORK PAYS OFF For Wildcat center Patrick Kurth, accomplishing a little bit every day is the key to success. In fact, steady, hard work has propelled this grad student to the top, in academics and basketball. Patrick began attending WSC in 2010, but because of an injury, he had to give up basketball for that season. He resumed it the next year, and now in his final season, is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Wildcats. Patrick approaches his studies with the same work ethic. He works on homework every day, sometimes not for long, but he finishes what he needs to in the time that he has – about two hours per day. “It’s sometimes hard to handle extra activities, but I keep a good schedule,” he said. “When I have some free time, I work on my classes to get ahead in them.” His hard work has paid off – he graduated with honors in May, has received several athletic-academic awards, and is now pursuing a master’s degree.

Why Patrick came to WSC and what he likes about it: “I decided to come to Wayne State because of the small town that it was in. I love small towns and what they have to offer to the community and student body. Coming from a big high school, it was easy for me to transition to Wayne State so I didn’t have a hard time getting to know a lot of people right away.”

Here’s a look at Patrick’s usual day:8:30 or 9 a.m. – Get up for the dayMorning/early afternoon – Classes*; go to

the training room if needed (*This semester, Patrick’s classes are all

online so he doesn’t need to drive to campus for classes.)2 to 5 p.m. – Basketball practice (off

on Mondays, games on Fridays and Saturdays)

Evening – Supper and homework


Cody StappertSenior

Secondary Education (with a Business, Marketing and Information Technology

Endorsement, as well as a Coaching Endorsement)

PREP FOR EDUCATION You might think that as a senior, Cody Stappert would be ready to be done with school, but that isn’t quite the case. Not only are his majors preparing him for educating students, but his other daily activities are, too. As a Navigator, Cody works with prospective students – providing information to them and giving campus tours. Most of his days include this work – running the desk in the student center atrium or leading future Wildcats on a tour. Cody usually has the same schedule each day – classes in the morning, working as a Navigator in the afternoon, studying and hanging out with friends in the evening.

Cody’s days look a lot like this:8 a.m. – Get up and get ready for the dayMorning – ClassesNoon – LunchEarly afternoon – Work at the Navigator desk:

check in prospective students or give campus tours; check in at the Admissions office

3 p.m. – Study for classes with friends5 p.m. – Early supper and go to Telecounseling 8 p.m. – Go home and study. If no homework

or tests are soon, hang out with friends – movies, board games, etc.

11 p.m. or midnight – Bedtime

Why Cody came to WSC and what he likes about it: “I decided to attend Wayne State College for many different reasons. Since I came from a small town, I liked having the smaller campus feel that made me feel at home. Affordability played a large role in my decision to come to Wayne as well. From the day I took my tour, I felt at home at this campus and am extremely happy that I came to Wayne.”

From: Wynot, Neb.Parents: Keith and Pam StappertAfter graduation: Plans to become a high school business/technology teacher; also

wants to coach football, basketball and baseball Activities: President of Wayne State Navigators; Wayne State Telecounselors (calls

prospective students to confirm tours and applications); Wayne State KnowHow2Go Ambassador program (meets with eighth to 10th grade students about preparing for college); Nebraska Business Education Association; National Business Education Association; Intramurals

Awards: Dean’s list, 2014 Homecoming King candidate, Alpha Lambda Delta Member, Blue Key Honor Society, President of Pi Omega Pi (Business Education honorary society)


Jennifer SladkyJunior

Early Childhood Inclusive Education and K-6 Special Education

FROM ONE THING TO THE NEXT For Jennifer Sladky, daily life is filled with much more than classes. Among her 21 credits this semester, she is also an active member in clubs, works nine hours per week and is training for a half marathon. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she’s up at 5:30 a.m. and moving from one thing to the next. She works at the Rec Center, goes to class, fits in a Pilates/yoga class, and ends the day with a Bible study group on those days. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, however, she gets to sleep in, run and do homework. Those days she is also available for substitute teaching through NENTA. She also runs and sometimes babysits on the weekends.

Here’s a sample of Jennifer’s daily agenda:Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Sleep in, catch up on homework11 a.m. – Run/trainLunch4:30 to 7:15 p.m. – Class (Mondays)3 to 6 p.m. – Work at Rec Center

(Wednesdays)7 p.m. (after class) – DNA Bible study

(Mondays)Tuesdays, Thursdays6 to 9 a.m. – Work at Rec Center9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. – Classes with lunch

in between Pilates/yoga class (most Tuesdays; also on Thursdays if class does not meet)

Evening – CRU Bible study (Thursdays)

Why Jennifer came to WSC and what she likes about it: “I decided to attend Wayne State because it is known as being a school for people who are going into education. I also came because it has a small-town feel. With growing up in a town of around 800 people, I didn’t want to stray too far from that feel.”

Parents: James and Dawn SladkyFrom: Oxford, Neb.After graduation: Wants to work overseas in

Uganda (Africa) as a preschool director/teacherActivities: Campus Crusade for Christ

International (CRU); Divine Truth, Nurturing Community, and Apostolic Mission (DNA) Bible Study; Honors Club; International Club; Early Childhood Association; Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA); Co-Leader of Latte Losers (an organization that feeds children for an entire month for only $5 a month); President of African Student Association


Caitlin CahoySenior

Elementary Education and Early Childhood

Parents: Monte and Sheryl (’89 alum) CahoyFrom: Norfolk, Neb.After graduation: Plans to teach in Northeast NebraskaActivities: WSEAN; Holland Academic Success Center Peer

Tutor (education, lower math, CORE workshop); Intramurals; Early Childhood Association; NENTA substitute teacher

Why Caitlin came to WSC and what she likes about it: “My choice to attend WSC was chosen differently than most incoming freshmen. I spent my first semester of college attending the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a major in interior design. After my first semester, I realized the lifestyle of Kearney, size of UNK, and my major didn’t fit my personality at all. Once I switched majors, I made the decision to attend WSC because of the outstanding education program and all of the benefits it offered. I am so beyond blessed and happy with the decision I made, and I love where I am at.”

A DIFFERENT SCHEDULE EVERY DAY Caitlin Cahoy might be your classic daily planner user: She has a different schedule every day – no same daily routine here! With 21 credit hours this semester and working two jobs, Caitlin is here and there and back again. She does use a planner, but also said she manages to remember most of her schedule. “I am a very busy student, and my schedule is quite confusing!” she said. “I am a very organized person, so that helps.”

Here’s a peek into Caitlin’s varied schedules:Mondays and Wednesdays7 a.m. – Up for the day and breakfast8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Five hours of classes and four hours working as a tutor

Tuesdays and Thursdays8 to 11 a.m. – Classes (and a commute to a school for observation)12 to 3 or 4 p.m. – Work at Rec Center4 p.m. – Work out at Rec Center (Tuesdays)3:30 to 7:15 p.m. – Classes (Thursdays)

Fridays8 to 11 a.m. – Classes

At the end of the day: Caitlin talks to her boyfriend, reads and watches Netflix before heading off to bed.


Brooke Stover ‘11 Brooke Stover ’11 earned a bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in advertising from Wayne State. Stover was hired at Valley Irrigation as a marketing intern after graduation and began full-time as the marketing assistant after a month of interning, with a promotion to global marketing coordinator soon after. She was approached with a job opportunity at Yahoo as a creative strategist and accepted that position in August. In her free time Stover enjoys volunteering with children at CityLight church, the American Cancer Society YP group, the Hope Center, the Open Door Mission and Habitat for Humanity. “The best part about presenting at Shirtsleeve was getting to go back to WSC and thank my professors for the amazing education I received,” Stover said. “It was awesome to be able to talk to the new wave of WSC grads about what they can expect after college and give some advice on how young professionals can advance their careers.”

Matt Kneifl ‘02 Matt Kneifl ’02 earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from Wayne State College, graduating cum laude. He started his career with Edward Jones shortly after graduation, receiving the professional designation AAMS in 2006 and CFP in 2010. Kneifl was invited to become a limited partner that same year and has served the firm as a visiting veteran and a member of the Leadership

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Team. He has been active in business and civic affairs in the Des Moines area for several years and serves as a member of the Windsor Heights Lion Club and the Windsor Heights Chamber of Commerce. Matt and his wife, Sabina, have a 5-year-old son, Miles. He is originally from Newcastle, Neb., and has lived in the Des Moines area since 2004. “What I enjoyed most about coming back to campus is how progressive the community of Wayne State College is,” Kneifl said. “The students are hungry to learn, the faculty is willing and able to teach, and the administration expects the best from themselves and others, which made me feel right at home again. I’m proud to have graduated from Wayne State College, and I hope we will all be able to say the same as we make contributions in the communities we live.”

Wayne State hosted the Shirtsleeve Workshop on Nov. 10. Special guest speakers were alumni Brooke Stover, Matt Kneifl and Brett Kramer. The workshop featured questions and answers regarding resumes, interviews and tips to help in job searches.

Jacob Zeiss, a Wayne State education major and current president of the state student NEA organization, donated his drum set to the Music Department in August. “Jacob was one of my leading band students his four years in high school when I was the Director of Bands at Wayne High School,” said Brad Weber, percussion instructor at Wayne State. “The drum set that he donated has come in very handy for my percussion students to practice on here at the college.”

Brett Kramer ‘02 Brett Kramer ’02 earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from Wayne State College. After graduation he began his insurance career at Northeast Nebraska Insurance in Wayne. He is licensed in the area of home, auto, property and casualty. He completed his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2014. Brett and his wife Janel, who is the MBA Director, currently live in Wayne with their three children, Haley, Mason and Hudson. “I enjoyed coming back to campus to see the changes that have taken place with the many renovations,” Kramer said. “Seeing the faculty engaging students with innovative learning has always been a positive for Wayne State College. Whether you have been away a year or longer, you always feel welcomed on campus.”


Invocation Speaker: Daniel Janke Daniel Janke of Wayne delivered the invocation. He is married to Anna (Nielsen ‘10)Janke, a Wayne State graduate, and is the son of Byron and Patricia Janke. He graduated summa cum laude with Honors in the Majors, Business Administration/Economics, Finance. He was the recipient of the Nebraska Bankers Association scholarship and the F&M Bank Scholarship. While a student at Wayne State, he was employed on a more-than-full-time basis as a farm manager for his parents. He was also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honors society, and the Sigma Beta Delta international honors society for business, management and administration. He won the 2012 Fiction Slam and presented at the 2014 Nebraska Economics and Business Conference in Kearney, Neb. He and his wife have two children, Noah and Evelyn. Janke has two sisters who graduated from Wayne State, Brenda Draheim and Beth Pasold. Janke plans to pursue a master’s degree in applied economics from the University of North Dakota after graduation.

Commencement Speaker: Mickey J. Doerr Mickey J. Doerr of Bloomfield, Neb., delivered one of two commencement addresses. He is the son of Max and Wendy Doerr of Center, Neb. Doerr majored in social sciences education with a coaching endorsement. He graduated summa cum laude with High Honors in the Major, Social Sciences Education. Doerr was a three-time Capital One Academic All-American in Outdoor Track & Field, the first athlete at Wayne State to achieve such an honor. He received the Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Myles Brand All-Academic Award, Presidential Scholar Athlete Award, and was named to the NSIC All-Academic Team for indoor and outdoor track. Doerr made the dean’s list with a 4.0 grade-point average every semester. His honors presentation was titled “The Seven Deadly Sins: Spatial Distribution by Political Affiliation.” In addition to outstanding academic achievements, Doerr was a member of the Wayne State track team, Student Senate, the Philomathean Presidential Honor Society and Blue Key. He plans to serve as a substitute teacher in the spring and will attend graduate school next fall in order to be a professor and a sprints coach on a college track team. Doerr has a sister, Lisa ‘05, and two brothers, Brian ’07 and Kevin ‘07 Wiese, that graduated from Wayne State.

Commencement Speaker: Megan Miller Megan Miller, daughter of Henry ‘90 and Marcia (Zillig ‘83) Miller of Crofton, Neb., delivered one of two commencement addresses. Miller majored in sociology and English with a minor in art. She graduated magna cum laude with Scholar in the Majors, English Writing and Sociology. Miller was named the Wayne State Sociology Student of the Year in 2013, received the Nebraska Undergraduate Sociological Symposium Outstanding Paper Award in 2014 and was a Fiction Slam winner from 2012 to 2014. She was a member of the Philomathean Presidential Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Delta Sociological Honor Society. Her Wayne State activities included New Student Orientation, theater, PRIDE, Navigators and a Study Abroad trip to Greece. Miller plans to travel to Mexico to teach English, learn Spanish and do some painting before heading to graduate school in the fall of 2015. Miller’s parents are both graduates of Wayne State College.

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Wayne State College held commencement for graduate and undergraduate students Dec. 12 in Rice Auditorium. A total of 195 degrees -- 151 undergraduate and 44 graduate -- were conferred at the ceremony by Wayne State President Curt Frye.


Dr. William Slaymaker, Wayne State professor of world literature and philosophy, was honored for his retirement at winter graduation. He grew up in Indiana and Michigan, where he received his undergraduate education in English and German in 1968 from Western Michigan University and his Ph.D. in comparative literature in 1975 from Indiana University. Slaymaker has taught a wide range of humanistic disciplines, from German language and literature to literary theory and philosophy. As a scholar, he is interested in the intersections of literature and philosophy, and likes to teach world literature and world philosophy. Most recently, he has been teaching and researching nature and environmental writers.

Lennie Adams, group president of the Global Irrigation Division for Valmont Industries, Inc., in Omaha, received the Alumni Achievement Award during the winter graduation ceremony. Adams, a lifelong Nebraska resident, earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Wayne State College in 1978. He obtained his CPA designation in 1991 and completed the Stanford University executive MBA program in 1996. His responsibilities with Valmont include the Global Irrigation Division, Industrial Fasteners, Inc. (IFI, a distributor of fastener products in the U.S.), and Cascade Earth Sciences (CES, a water reuse company located in Oregon). Adams began his career at Valmont upon graduation from college. He has held numerous accounting and controllership positions in the Poles and Tubing divisions of Valmont. He accepted the role of vice president of operations in the Poles Division in 1995. This was followed by the roles of vice president and general manager

Slaymaker has published more than a dozen articles on literature, literary theory and philosophy. Much of his interest in Asia and Africa are linked to National Endowment for the Humanities Institutes he has attended and to his participation in world conferences that focus on cultures and literatures outside the U.S. Slaymaker taught in a variety of institutions in Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky prior to coming to Wayne State College in 1989. He was the recipient of the Balsley-Whitmore Teaching Excellence Award in 2005, funded by an endowment established by Howard Balsley and Irol Whitmore Balsley. The award is given annually to a faculty member in English who embodies the teaching mission of Wayne State.

Lennie Adams ’78 Receives Wayne State College Alumni Achievement Award

Dr. William Slaymaker Retires After 25 Years

of the Industrial Products Division and subsequently the position of president for the Coatings and Tubing Division. Adams became the president of North American Irrigation and Tubing Divisions in 2005. He accepted the role of group president for the Global Irrigation Division in January 2009. Adams served two terms on the Fremont Area United Way Board, with one term as president. He has also served for

six years on the Fremont Area Community Foundation Board. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the College World Series of Omaha, Inc. In addition to his community ties, Adams serves on the Board of Trustees for the Wayne State Foundation. Adams and his wife, Daun, reside outside of Omaha. Their son, Todd, and his wife, Brittainy, have two daughters, Olivia and Sydney.


The Wayne State College football team produced some big numbers during the 2014 season. Unfortunately, those statistics were muted as what appeared to be a strong winning season finished with three straight losses by an injury-riddled club that ended with a 5-6 record overall by the Wildcats and a 3-4 mark in the NSIC South Division. Wayne State gained 5,169 yards in total offense this season, the second-most by a Wildcat team in school history. Season highlights included a dominating 27-7 win on Homecoming (Oct. 4) against #25 Winona State and a wild 48-45 overtime victory at Southwest Minnesota State on Oct. 25. The Wildcats had nine players named to the NSIC All-Conference Football Team.

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The Wayne State College volleyball team made the NCAA Division II National Tournament for the ninth time in the past 10 seasons this year, finishing the 2014 season at 27-7 overall while placing third in the NSIC with a 16-4 league mark. The Wildcats, who have been ranked in 74 consecutive AVCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Polls dating to Sept. 28, 2009, finished the 2014 season ranked sixth nationally. It’s the highest ever national ranking to end the season for the Wildcat program and marks the seventh straight year WSC has finished the year with a Top 25 national ranking. Wayne State advanced to the NSIC Tournament championship match as the Wildcats used wins against Northern State (3-1) and a thrilling 3-2 win in the semi-finals against seven-time defending national champion Concordia-St. Paul to advance to the tournament final before falling to top-seed and host Minnesota Duluth. The win over Concordia-St. Paul was the 250th career victory for Wildcat head coach Scott Kneifl. In the NCAA National Tournament, the Wildcats used a career-high 21 kills from junior Elizabeth Gebhardt to top #16 Central Missouri 3-1 in the first round. WSC then fell to Minnesota Duluth in the second round to end the season at 27-7. Three players from Wayne State were selected to the NSIC All-Conference Volleyball Team. Sophomore middle hitter Alyssa Frauendorfer and junior setter Leisa McClintock received First Team All-NSIC honors with junior outside hitter Katie Hughes named Second Team.

Spikers Finish 27-7, Reach NCAA Tournament for Ninth Time in 10 Years

Frauendorfer, a 6’ middle hitter from Humphrey, Neb. (Humphrey HS), was a repeat First Team All-NSIC selection after averaging 2.90 kills and 0.67 blocks per set while hitting a team-high .317 this season. She was named the Sports Imports/AVCA National Player of the Week on Nov. 11 and was named an AVCA honorable mention All-American for a second straight season. McClintock, a 5’7” setter from Sioux City, Iowa (Bishop Heelan HS), was a First Team All-NSIC selection after receiving Second Team honors the past two seasons. McClintock ranked fifth in the NSIC this season averaging 10.88 assists per set. She had three double-doubles on the season and was also named to the Capital One Academic All-District VII Second Team after posting a 3.98 grade point average majoring in exercise science and sport management. Hughes, a 5’ 11” outside hitter from Seward, Neb. (Seward HS), led the Wildcats in kills per set this season (3.52) while recording 20 double-doubles. She also notched 4.04 digs per set to go with 26 service aces this season. In the classroom, Wayne State had eight players receive NSIC Fall All-Academic honors. They include juniors Gebhardt, Hughes, McClintock and Courtney VanGroningen along with sophomores Frauendorfer, Michaela Mestl, Alex Opperman and Sydney Rose.

touchdowns. He ranked fourth in the NSIC in catches per game (6.55) and fifth in receiving yards per game (83.5). Adam Stark, a senior wide receiver from Elkhorn, was a Second Team All-NSIC selection for a second straight season after hauling in 54 catches for 883 yards and six TD’s. He finished his WSC career ranked fourth in receiving yards with 2,215 yards. Taylor Jensen, a junior offensive lineman (right guard), and sophomore offensive lineman Shane Finley (left tackle) also received Second Team All-NSIC honors on offense. Second Team All-NSIC defensive selections include senior defensive end Jeff Van Den Top and senior defensive back J’Ron Erby. Van Den Top was a Second Team choice for a third straight season and was leading the league in sacks (8.5 after five games) when he suffered a season-ending knee injury. Erby was sixth on the Wildcat defense with 44 tackles and had 13 pass breaks and two interceptions this season to finish in a tie for fourth in the NSIC in passes defended with 15. NSIC South Division honorable mention selections were sophomore quarterback Zach Osborn and freshman punter Colton Hough. Osborn completed 260 of 446 passes for 3,291 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, leading the NSIC in total offense per game at 324.4 yard per game. Hough ranked second in the NSIC averaging 38.6 yards per punt. Wayne State football players continued to excel in the classroom as 16 athletes with sophomore academic and athletic standing were named to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team, recording a grade point average of 3.20 or higher.

Wayne State Football Posts Big Numbers During Injury-Riddled 5-6 Season

Leisa McClintock Alyssa Frauendorfer Katie Hughes

Nick Monzu

Senior linebacker Nick Monzu (Missouri Valley, Iowa) was a First Team All-NSIC South Division selection on defense. He led WSC in tackles this season with 99 and ranked sixth in the NSIC averaging 8.9 tackles per game. Monzu finished his Wildcat career with 314 tackles to rank 10th on the all-time tackles chart at WSC. Six other Wildcats received Second Team All-NSIC honors. Senior wide receiver Cole McDaniel (Tracy, Calif.) led WSC in receiving this season with 72 catches for 918 yards and seven

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The Wayne State College women’s soccer team finished the 2014 season at 3-14-1 overall and 2-13 in the NSIC. Improvement was made under second year head coach Tom Cliff as the Wildcats allowed 17 fewer goals than the previous season while suffering seven losses by one goal. Season highlights included a first-ever win against state rival University of Nebraska-Kearney along with NSIC road wins at Concordia-St. Paul (3-2) and a 2-0 win at Sioux Falls. Junior forward Josie Brown was the top scorer this season for the Wildcats with eight points on three goals and two assists. Kelsea Lambert, McKenna Adams, Alex Mathers and McKenzie Hallstrom each scored two goals on the season. Wayne State had two players receive post-season honors as juniors Brown and Hallstrom were named to the All-NSIC Team, receiving honorable mention honors. Eleven Wildcat players were named to the NSIC Fall All-Academic Team. They include seniors Adams, Jordan Hobza, Mallory Hoyt, Rachel Mabrey and Mathers, juniors Brown, Makenzie Evans, Natalie Poppe and Hannah Thayer, and sophomores Kelsey Engstrom and Valerie Hernandez.

Wayne State Cross Country Hosts NSIC and NCAA Central Region Championships The 2014 Wayne State cross country season was highlighted by hosting the two biggest events on the team’s schedule – the Northern Sun Conference Championships on Nov. 8 and NCAA Central Region Championships on Nov. 22. “The opportunity to host the 2014 NSIC and NCAA Regional championships was an enormous undertaking by our staff and campus, but it was a great chance for us to showcase our beautiful campus and the friendly community of Wayne,” said WSC head cross country coach Marlon Brink.

The Wildcat men’s team recorded a 10th place finish in the NSIC meet while coming in 19th at the NCAA Central Regional. Junior Nick Fly was the top Wildcat runner at the NSIC meet while junior Justin Brueggemann was Wayne State’s top runner at the NCAA Central Regional. Wayne State’s women had finishes of 15th place at the NSIC Championships and 28th at the NCAA Central Regional. Sophomore Kinsey Clark was the top Wildcat finisher in the NSIC meet while senior Skyler Lippman led WSC at the NCAA Central Region Championships.

“Over the span of two weeks and meets, we hosted over 600 runners in the four championship races featuring some of the top runners in NCAA Division II,” added Brink. “We battled the elements (snow) for the preparations of the NCAA Regional Meet, but it turned out amazingly well. We had many comments from coaches, saying they were amazed by how well our campus was able to deal with the snow and what a first-class job WSC did hosting the meet by making it feel like a real championship environment.” Each team placed four athletes on the NSIC Fall All-Academic Teams. Men’s honorees were Nathan Boggess, Corbin Lehn, Nick Schmit and Zach Thomsen, while women’s selections included Andrea DeSimone, Molly Kingsley, Makael Lanum and Jaden Wamstad.

Wayne State Football Player Jon Davis Named Academic All-American Jon Davis of Wayne State College was named to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America Division II Football Team announced Dec. 3 by the College Sports Information Directors of America, earning Second Team honors. Davis is the fifth player in school history to achieve Academic All-American status and the first since linebacker Luke Hoffman was a First Team Academic All-American in 2008. Davis, a 6’ 180-pound junior defensive back from Webster City, Iowa, maintains a 3.94 grade point average majoring in chemistry. He is a Capital One Academic All-District Super Region 3 First Team selection the last two seasons. On the field this season, Davis ranked third on the Wildcat defense with 70 total tackles (30 solo, 40 assisted). He recorded a season-high 12 tackles in Wayne State’s overtime win at Southwest Minnesota State Oct. 25. He tied for the team lead in interceptions with two and had 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble.

Brown, Hallstrom Earn All-NSIC Women’s Soccer Honors

Josie Brown (left) and McKenzie Hallstrom were named to the ALL-NSIC Team, receiving honorable mention honors.


Wayne State College honored athletic Hall of Fame inductees at a banquet held Oct. 4. This year’s honorees included Dale Clayton (Athlete) ’88, Cory Reeder (Athlete) ’94, MSE ’98, Emily (Schroeder) Jones (Athlete) ’08, Dennis H. Johnson (Contributor) ’63, and the 2006 Volleyball Team.

Dale Clayton (Athlete) ’88Clayton was a standout baseball player at WSC from 1985 to 1988. He holds the career record for stolen bases and was the school’s career hits leader for nearly 20 seasons. The Marshalltown, Iowa, native was a First Team All-CSIC selection in 1987 and a First Team All-NAIA District 11 selection in 1988 as a senior. He is the all-time leader in stolen bases with 135, 52 more than any other player in school history. He ranks fourth in career runs scored (189), sixth in career hits (217) and tied for third in career walks with 109. He helped the 1987 team to a 34-14 record, and went on to win the NAIA District 11 title and play at the NAIA Regional. Clayton resides in Omaha where he serves as the account executive with World Bridge Partners.

Cory Reeder (Athlete) ’94, MSE ’98Reeder was a two-sport standout at WSC from 1989 to 1994. The Columbus High School graduate started as catcher on the baseball team and was a starter for more than two seasons on the Wildcat football team at linebacker and was named the 1993 WSC Male Athlete of the Year. Reeder is considered the best-ever defensive catcher at WSC, throwing out 63 percent of would-be base stealers as a sophomore in 1992 while hitting .317 with a team-high nine home runs and 33 RBIs with seven game-winning hits. On the football field, he had 98 tackles and 13 tackles for loss during his senior season to rank second on the

team in tackles. He recorded 23 tackles in one game during his sophomore season. He resides in Columbus. He and his spouse own two restaurants.

Emily (Schroeder) Jones (Athlete) ’08Jones was a dominant volleyball player during her three seasons at WSC. The Laurel-Concord graduate was a First Team All-NSIC selection and became the Wildcats’ first-ever All-American as she was named AVCA and Daktronics Second Team All-American in 2006 and 2007. She ranks first and second in single season kills, setting a school record with 599 kills as a junior and 591 kills during her senior season. Jones played on three NCAA tournament teams and led WSC to the 2007 NSIC Tournament title. She holds school records for 32 kills in one match and 13 blocks in three different matches. Jones excelled in the classroom earning ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second Team honors as a junior and was a two-time NSIC All-Academic selection. She resides in Omaha and works as a physical therapist assistant.

Dennis H. Johnson (Contributor) ’63Dennis H. Johnson is a 1963 graduate of Wayne State College and has been a long-time contributor to the Wildcat athletic programs, especially men’s basketball. He has made donations to numerous athletic projects at WSC, including the field turf/stadium project in 2013 and the track/stadium project in 2008. Johnson, a native of Wausa, played basketball at Wayne State from 1959 to 1963. Johnson was a coach and teacher for 35 years, spending the last 28 in Westminster, Colo., with the Adams County School District #50 where he still works part-time as stadium manager and athletics manager. He visits WSC and attends numerous Wayne State home sporting events.

homecoming highlights

2006 Volleyball (Team)The 2006 WSC team finished with a 30-8 record overall, placing second in the NSIC with a 15-3 league mark. The 30 wins are the third most by a Wildcat volleyball team in school history. WSC advanced to the NCAA Division II National Tournament and fell to Concordia-St. Paul in the North Central Regional semi-finals. Emily Schroeder, Brittany Coleman, Laura Dolezal and Michelle Eckhardt were named to the NSIC All-Conference Team while Dolezal earned her second straight NSIC Libero of the Year award. Schroeder was third in the NSIC averaging 4.63 kills per game while leading the league at 1.50 blocks per contest, resulting in her receiving AVCA and Daktronics Second Team All-American honors. Coleman averaged 13.81 assists per set to earn First Team All-Region and honorable mention All-American honors. 2006 team members: Ann Beiermann, Mattie Burnham, Brittany Coleman, Amanda Hansen, Meredy Dubbs, Michelle Eckhardt, Amanda Johnson, Jordan Schaffer, Emily Schroeder, Laura Dolezal, Brittany Van Beek, Ashley Vogt, Danielle Wessel, Tessa Wietfeld; head coach, Scott Kneifl; assistant coach, Sara Horn; graduate assistant coach, Lindsay Burnham.

Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Homecoming


Graduates from each of the college’s four schools were honored at the Outstanding Alumni Banquet on Oct. 3 during Homecoming. The honorees were:

David F. Whitt ’89 – School of Arts and Humanities Whitt graduated from WSC with a bachelor’s degree. He majored in speech communication with an emphasis in organizational leadership and public relations. While studying at WSC, he was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma, and he won several championships at the Nebraska Intercollegiate Forensics Association Tournament. He also qualified for the Interstate Oratory Association Tournament, wrote for the Wayne Stater, and participated in several WSC theater productions. Whitt has designed a public speaking mentoring program between Nebraska Wesleyan University and Dawes Middle School in Lincoln. He is a professor of Communication Studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University and serves as the Department Chair. Ronita Carlson Jacobsen ’94, MSE ’98 – School of Business and Technology Jacobsen graduated from WSC with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in family and consumer sciences. She began teaching at Plainview in the family and consumer science program in 1999. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teachers of Nebraska named her FCS Teacher of the Year in 2010. The Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska (ACTEN) named Jacobsen the Outstanding Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year and the ACTEN Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year in 2011. She has served as president for Family and

The 2014 Alumni Service Award was presented to William “Bill” Reeg at the Homecoming and Hall of Fame Banquet on Oct. 4. The award recognizes alumni who have enhanced the college through dedicated service, promotion and financial support. Reeg graduated from WSC in 1964. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1967. After his Marine Corps duty, he worked with his father at Arnie’s Supermarket in Wayne. Arnie’s Ford-Mercury was established in 1978. Reeg is a past chairman of the Nebraska New Car and Truck Dealers Association. He continues to serve on its executive board and on the Carriage House Foundation, the charitable wing of the Association. He was recently reappointed by Gov. Dave Heineman for a second term on the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Licensing Board. Arnie’s Ford was honored as the “Large Business of the Year’’ at the 2014 Wayne Area Economic Development Banquet. Reeg was the winner of TIME magazine’s 2014 Dealer of the Year for Nebraska, the award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and coveted honors. As an award winner, Reeg is counted among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. As secretary-treasurer for the executive board of the Wayne State College Foundation, he and his wife, Betty, support various building projects and other campus improvements and have established the Bill and Betty Reeg Annual Scholarship. They have three children and five grandchildren. The Reegs reside in Wayne.

Consumer Sciences Teachers of Nebraska and ACTEN. She continues her FCS teaching career at Plainview High School. Maria (Mandel) Goede, MAE ’99 – School of Education and Counseling Goede graduated from WSC with a master’s degree in counseling. She was born in Colombia, South America, and came to the United States with her family at the age of 4. Goede moved to Norfolk in 1992 and worked as a business manager for a community mental health clinic and while employed as a child protection safety worker she decided to enroll at WSC to earn her master’s degree. She has given numerous presentations, ranging from the effects of domestic violence on children to best parenting practices, cultural diversity, and assertive communication. Goede has been in private practice in Norfolk and, for the past four years, in West Point. Edward V. Stansberry ’98, MSE ’02, Ed Specialist ’05 – School of Natural and Social Sciences Stansberry has earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education, a master’s degree for K-12 Education Administration and an Education Specialist degree from WSC. Stansberry serves as the Nebraska representative for the National Association of Impacted Schools. He says he and his staff believe family is the most important part of life and education and children learn best when they become part of your family. He feels all decisions should be made on what is best for the student and credits the staff who modeled this belief while he was enrolled at WSC. Stansberry is in his seventh year as the superintendent at Walthill Public School.

Wayne State College deans presented plaques to outstanding alumni during Homecoming, Oct. 3. (L-R) Steven Elliott, Dean, School of Fine Arts and Humanities; David Whitt ’89; Dr. Vaughn Benson, Dean, School of Business and Technology; Ronita Carlson Jacobsen ’94, MSE ’98; Dr. Tammy Evetovich, Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences; Edward V. Stansberry ’98, MSE ’02, Ed Specialist ’05; Dr. Dennis Lichty, Dean School of Education and Counseling; and Maria (Mandel) Goede, MAE ’99.

Bill Reeg ’64 Receives Alumni Service Award

Outstanding Alumni Honored at Homecoming


alumni notes

The Wayne State Foundation made two important personnel changes to better serve alumni wishing to support the college. Deborah Lundahl, longtime director of development and alumni relations, has been promoted to director of major gifts. Sara Marcellus of Wakefield, Neb., has been named the director of alumni relations. Marcellus is originally from Axtell, a small town in central Nebraska. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies and minors in marketing and Spanish. Marcellus has started GOLD, a new club within the Alumni Association that aims to engage young alumni. “My most memorable work experiences have been in sales and public relations because I love networking and connecting with others and learning their needs and aspirations,” Marcellus said. “In my free time I enjoy traveling and spending time with my friends and family.” “I am honored to be joining the Wayne State Foundation,” Marcellus said. “Wayne State College has a distinctive program for academic and student excellence. I am eager to keep alumni engaged with WSC and with each other, and help communicate the college’s aspirations and agenda through my work with GOLD and the Alumni Association. I am privileged to be joining highly experienced and outstanding team members in the Foundation, who have warmly welcomed me.”

Deborah Lundahl Sara Marcellus

Key Personnel Changesin the Wayne State Foundation

Wayne State College alumni and friends met Jan. 11 at Palmbrook Country Club in Sun City, Ariz. Front: Phyllis Conner, vice president of development and executive director of the Wayne State Foundation, Ginger Robson, Jane (Schroeder) Ralston ’57, Ellen (Herrill) Nelson ’65, Dianne Frye, President Curt Frye, Burnice Sladek ’84, Dave Noyes ’70, MSE ’76, Marilyn (Throckmorton) Anson ’55, Bette Budler. Standing: Neil Potter ’54, Gayle Potter, Don Robson ’56, Doug Ralston ’56, MSE ’57, Ed Barnat ’65, Wayne Samuelson ’55, MSE ’60, Steve Samuelson, Ruth Barnat, Phil Nelson ’65, Gayle (Griepentrog) Conger ’67, Larry Conger ’66, Sharon (Justice) Judson ’69, Dale Judson ’70, Dennis Kubicek ’73, Elwin Anson, Ron Sladek, Howard Schmidt, Michelle Bush, Patrick Bush ’06, Carole Schmidt, LaVon Fischer ’72, MSE ’76, Susan (Reeh) Menking ’55, George Menking ’56, Charlotte (Major) Schmidt ’58, Don Rinehart ’77, Marcia (Nelson) Bremer ’58, Bob Schmidt ’59, Burdette Bremer ’59, and Deb Lundahl, director of major gifts. Not pictured: Darrell ’62 and Nancy Fuelberth and Bob and Marilyn Carhart.

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1937Esther (Klopping) Miller resides in Salem, Ore., and celebrated her 100th birthday in May. She met her husband Cecil ’37 (deceased 2002) at WSC, and they began their teaching careers together in a one-room rural Nebraska school.

1942Florence (Kindler) Ferrin

celebrated her 95th birthday on Dec. 19. A longtime resident of Texarkana, Texas, she currently resides at The Oaks, Wayne.

Wilma (Baker) Fender resides in the Assisted Living Center, Billings, Mont. She enjoyed a 45-year career in public school teaching and retired in 1989 at the age of 70. She has spent more than 10,000 hours volunteering at the local theatre and public library. At the age of 75 she participated in the Montana Women’s Run.

1959Dennis and Marcia Hult celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in early June. They traveled to Nashville for the Country Music Festival. Along with seeing many of their favorite country artists perform, the highlight was personally

meeting Scotty McQueery. The Hults reside in Boulder, Colo., and enjoy a seasonal home in Wyoming where they enjoy trout fishing along the North Platte River.

1961Kaye (Lewin Chambers) Miller resides in Lincoln with her husband, Richard, and celebrated her 90th birthday. She says she is the lone survivor of seven gals that enrolled at WSC in 1941 and stayed connected through the years with letters, reunions and their children. Their last reunion was on the WSC campus in 1998. Prior to moving to Lincoln, Kaye served as the home economics teacher at Wayne Community School for many years.

1964Warren Zaretsky resides in Las Vegas, Nev.

1966Thomas Dorcey has retired from the Nebraska and Colorado state bar associations following a 40-year legal career. After earning a WSC degree, Thomas joined the Peace Corps serving in Paraguay until 1968. He has done extensive traveling to Europe, South America, and Central America, plus 45 states and Canada. He and his wife, Gerda, are parents of five children and have five grandchildren. Thomas enjoys writing and his hobby is writing fictional versions of reality, having written 11 volumes.

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1956Don and Ginger Robson were married Dec. 19, 1953, in Wayne while enrolled as students at WSC. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary during the Christmas holiday at a beachfront condo in Oceanside, Calif., joined by 30 family members. Don retired from a career in school administration in California. Don and Ginger enjoy traveling in their retirement. They currently reside in Ventura, Calif.

1961 Angie (Dowling) Neuharth hosted the 15th annual reunion of WSC Pile Hall Girls at their cabin at the Wisner Yacht Club, Wisner. Attending left front: Theola (Sadler) Peck, MAE ’94, Beemer; Jeanette (Jaeger) Vahle ’65, Pender; Barb (Donze) Peters, Omaha; Jenene Routh, Honey Creek, Iowa; Doris (Leiding) Kuester ’59, Wisner; Darlene Bowers, Wayne; Eileen (Stueckrath) Kucera ’57, Bellwood; standing: Judy (Bartak) Eggerling ’60, Neligh; LaVern Hoogner, Blair; Clara (Chambers) Heinemann ’60, Wayne; Emogene (Isom) Andrews ’72, Moorhead, Iowa; Becky (Lyman) Keidel ’62, Wayne; Karen Schutte, Beemer; Lonnie (Schmid) Dinslage ’60, Elgin; Kathy (Ott) Haber ’61, Beemer; Pearl Kander, Howells; Carol (Dibbert) Whipple ’62, Stanton; Angie Neuharth. The group plans to meet the third Friday in July in 2015 and all WSC Pile Girls in the area are invited.


1969Terry and Sue (Moline ’68) Larson reside in Sun Prairie, Wis. Terry serves as the interim Senior

Pastor at First Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. Sue is retired after serving 28 years as pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Paul Lane, Missouri Valley, Iowa, was inducted into the 2014 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees are selected for their exceptional work in contributing to the lives of members and the overall 4-H program. Paul has been a strong supporter of 4-H and all youth activities in Harrison County, attending many county youth sports events and has carried on his family’s tradition of financial support.

1973Edmund D. Wanamaker has retired after a 42-year career as a journeyman electrician in

Local 231, Sioux City, Iowa. He and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Dakota City.

1974Ron Kluck has been on staff at Central Community College, Columbus, for more than 32 years. He has held the positions of regional coordinator of educational centers and associate dean of extended learning services. He currently serves as dean of extended learning services and training. He completed his MSE at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Ron and his wife, Carol, reside in Schuyler, and have three grown children and seven grandchildren.

1976Joseph Kafka, San Jose, Calif., wrote a legal thriller and courtroom drama, Lawyer for the Little Guy. His writing is available as an e-book. Joseph is proud of the reviews and pleased to have it ranked in the top 100 in the legal thrillers category.

1979Tom (MSE ’06) and Valerie (Kracht ’78) Finley reside in Johnston, Iowa.

1982Janis (Nordby) Greiner was honored with the 2015 National Education Association Foundation’s Award for Teaching Excellence. She is a physics teacher at Bellevue West High School, Bellevue. Janis earned a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1990.

1983Kathy (Bilau) Urbina is employed as the controller at Tadpole

Cartesia, Inc. Carlsbad, Calif. She and her husband, Phil, reside in Carlsbad along with their children, Elizabeth (17) and Ross (15).

1984Lisa (Morton) Otto, Oxford, Ohio studied in Costa Rica this summer. She participated in a graduate course in the Earth Expeditions program at Miami University, Oxford. Her studies investigated the biotic, physical and cultural forces that affect tropical biodiversity at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and La Selva Biological Station. Lisa teaches seventh-grade science at Talawanda Middle School, Oxford.

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Kathy Kay ‘86 Appointed to Statewide Independent Living CouncilKathy Kay ’86, was appointed to the Statewide Independent Living Council in September, which addresses the needs of specific disability populations and issues under federal law, by Jay Nixon, the governor of Missouri. Kathy also serves as executive director of West Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS), a nonprofit that commits itself to helping individuals maintain their independence. She works closely with legislators at the state and national level. Though she has gone on to further her education, receiving a master’s degree in Speech Communication from UCM, she credits much of her success to her educational background at Wayne State, where she received a Board of Trustees Scholarship. “Not only am I grateful for the gift of scholarship, but that their trust in me was well placed. I used the gift of education to help others.”

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1992Sara Munson and Jeremiah Paige were united in marriage in January. They reside in Fairbury

where she is employed at Prairie View Industries Food Service, Inc. as a sales and customer service representative. Sara also owns B-Moved Yoga and teaches private and group yoga classes. Sara has two grown children, Shelby and Sheridan.

1993Kevin Kramper and his bride, Diana, were married in July. The couple resides in Lowell, Ark. Kevin is a leadership and development manager at Tyson Foods, Inc. at their headquarters office in Springdale, Ark.

Rhonda (Stapelman, MBA ’11) Sebade is beginning her 20th year as a WSC employee. Rhonda has accepted a new position as assistant to the president. She previously served as an office assistant in the School of Business and Technology. Pictured with Rhonda are Rick Harrod and her children, Erica (21) a senior at WSC; Bryce (18) a freshman attending UN-L; Ethan (11) and Brandon (10).

2001Janelle (Nelson) Kelso and Jeffrey ’06 and Michelle (Waldecker ’08) Nelson share this photo of

‘Wildcat-Pride Cousins,’ Annabelle (6) and Ainsley (3) Kelso and two-year old twins Mackenzie and Jeremiah Nelson. The Kelso’s reside in Castro Valley, Calif., and the Nelson family lives in Lincoln.

A Teacher Still: Pauline Nielsen Jensen ‘39 Pauline Nielsen Jensen grew up on a

farm near Obert, and after graduating from high school in 1939, she immediately enrolled at Nebraska State Teachers College at Wayne (changed to Wayne State College by the State of Nebraska in 1963 to recognize the college’s expanding academic degree programs). Jensen admired all of her teachers so much, she was inspired to become a teacher herself. There was no doubt in her mind that Nebraska State Teachers College was the right choice,

which turned out to be the perfect decision – she received an excellent education that allowed her to fulfill her teaching dream. Wayne State and her farm background prepared her well for teaching in four one-room schoolhouses in Nebraska. Her duties included teaching, cleaning, using the first-aid kit, stoking the fire for heat and doing whatever was necessary to keep the school operating. Jensen thrived, as did her students, who numbered 10 to 20 in grades first through eighth. She prepared students for the test that allowed them to go to eighth grade and then to high school in town. Her record was stellar. Her first monthly paycheck totaled $45, but she found money each month to buy a candy bar for each of her students. Everyone looked forward to pay day! Pauline married Vernon Jensen in December 1941. Their marriage lasted for 69 years and produced four children. Vernon was a decorated veteran who served in World War II. Pauline continued to teach during Vernon’s service and lived with her parents on the farm. Her professional career included working for the Dakota County Welfare Office in Dakota City, from which she retired at age 65. However, she later took a job teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at Mary Treglia Community House in Sioux City, Iowa. It was a labor of love until she retired again at age 86 after 21 years of impacting the lives of Hispanic and Vietnamese children who never forgot her: They seek her out and call her teacher still to this day.

Darron Arlt ’91 serves as the principal at Central City Middle School. He encouraged all faculty at Central City Schools to wear the colors of their alma mater during their annual college fair day. He shared this photo of WSC alumni: seated, left to right: Heather (Schuller) Negus ’04; Renee (Gould) Hansen ’75; Joyce (Vodvarka) Rodriguez ’76; Neely (Herman) Moser ’98, MSE ’09. Standing left to right: Kristen Allen ’14; Jordan (Bradley) Timm ’12; Chase King ’12; Dan Negus ’04, MSE ’09; Brandon Detlefsen ’04, MSE ’08; Darron Arlt ’91, MSE ’97, Ed.S. ’12; Anna (Stubblefield) Detlefsen ’04, MSE ’09; Emily (Schopen) Devine ’13; on staff, but not pictured, Kirby Mousel, MSE ’97.

Cat Pride at Central City Middle School


2004Kayla (McClure, MSE ’09) Benes is a high school special education teacher at Raymond Central Public Schools, Raymond. She and her husband, Nicholas, reside in Malcom along with their son, James Barrett (1).

2005Trudy Minor announces the birth of daughter, Harper Symone, on May 19. They reside in Independence, Mo., where Trudy works in property management.

2006Wade Carmichael and Joy Saunders ’05 were married May 31 in the WSC Willow Bowl. Wade is the IT director at Behavioral Health Specialists, Norfolk. Joy is a paralegal at Copple Rockey Attorneys, Norfolk. They reside in Norfolk with their son, Griffin.

2007Brett and Kristin (Soper ’10) Straight welcome daughter, Cecelia Ann, born July 29. They reside in Omaha. Brett is employed at Young Williams Law Firm and Kristin teaches at Bennington Public Schools.

Jamie Stech, Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been employed at Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs for the past 5 ½ years, currently serving as an associate professor of communication arts. Jamie recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctorate of education, majoring in higher education administration with a focus in community college leadership.

2008Josh and Angie (Thies ’06) Beltz reside in Norfolk with sons, Gavin (3) and Hudson (7 mo.). Angie is a third-grade teacher at Norfolk Public Schools. Josh is employed by Eagle Distributing.

2009Kelly and Began (Knudson) Brink, Omaha, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Beckett James, on Oct. 13.

Kellan and Vanessa (Hahn ’09) Stec announce the birth of daughter, Molly Isabelle, July 26. Kellan is a programmer analyst for West Corporation. Vanessa is employed as a nurse at CHI Health Immanuel. They reside in Omaha.

GOLD is a club for Wayne State College’s young alumni. Creating and maintaining relationships are GOLD’s main objectives, and members represent almost 35 percent of WSC’s total living alumni! A Graduate of the Last Decades (GOLD) alumnus is defined as a Wildcat who has graduated within the last two decades.

GOLD is a club that hosts socials for its members with occasional events at members’ cost. Come relax with us at an event and network, meet new people and enjoy learning about current affairs at Wayne State College.

Goals:• Create and maintain relationships with young alumni• Begin a tradition of involvement from young alumni• Provide personal and professional networking opportunities• Attain updated contact information

Alumni Spotlight is a highlight of who current GOLD members are and what they’re up to. We love pictures!

GOLD Council is a group of members who have dedicated their time and efforts to help shape the club and its social calendar. To learn more about the GOLD Council contact Sara Marcellus at [email protected].

Become a member by signing up at an event and updating your current contact information along with an Alumni Spotlight Form.

Questions? More information?Sara Marcellus, Director of Alumni Relations402-375-7370 • [email protected]

alumni notes

1988Barb (Andersen) Pierce, Fremont, and her daughter, a prospective WSC student, visited WSC on Halloween. A stop at the Career Services office on the WSC campus revealed a number of superheroes to help the duo. From left are: Barb Pierce; Jason Barelman, director of career services; Amanda Pierce, Fremont; Heather (Nichols) Reinhardt ’99, MSE ’13, coordinator of cooperative education; and Carolyn Sinniger, career services office assistant.


Dr. Eric Lee ‘94 Assumes Talent Management Role Dr. Eric Lee ‘94, MSE ‘97, serves as the marketplace diversity manager at TEKsystem, a subsidiary of Allegis Group, the largest private talent management firm in the world, in Englewood, Colo. In his role, Lee represents and communicates TEKsystem’s diversity and inclusion strategy efforts externally, supports national sales with diversity and inclusion with clients in order to increase business opportunity, and manages all external diversity and inclusion partnerships and associations. Prior to joining TEKsystems, Lee served in leadership roles as the executive director of the Colorado Community College Online and president and CEO of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce from 2009 to 2013. Lee’s higher education experience includes serving as assistant to the president at Suffolk University, where he was a member of the president’s executive cabinet. Lee worked with the president and provost on matters related to institutional research, information technology, strategic planning and institutional diversity. He also taught in the Sawyer Business School and the College of Arts and Sciences. Lee grew up in Kansas and Nebraska and was raised by his mother. He earned his bachelor of science and master’s degrees from Wayne State and his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. “I have been blessed to have been a part of a number of schools both as a student and as a professional, but Wayne State will always be heart,” Lee said. Lee’s sister, Chrystal, graduated from WSC in 2005. Lee and his wife, Dana, live in the Denver area. They have two children, Eric Jr. and Malcolm.

We encourage you to send photos with your alumni notes – wedding, new

baby, promotion, informal gatherings with other

alumni, etc.

Be sure to identify people in the photos. Digital

photos with fewer than five megapixels cannot be

accepted. Please remember to update your address!

Send to: Sara Marcellus,Alumni Office,

Wayne State College, 1111 Main St.,

Wayne, NE 68787 or [email protected]

Send us your news &

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Sara Marcellus, Director of Alumni Relations

Kam Reeves ’79 Kam Reeves ’79 is celebrating his 19th anniversary at the Ottumwa Water Pollution Control Facility. After completing his degree in physical education, Reeves moved back to his hometown of Ottumwa, Iowa, and taught at the Ottumwa Community School district. Teaching helped Reeves find his passions for instructing and mentoring, which he has been doing at the Ottumwa Water Pollution Control Facility for almost two decades. He also serves as the vice president of the Iowa Water Environment Association. Reeves has been recognized many times for excellence. He received the William D. Hatfield award in August 2013 from the Water Environment Federation and the Iowa Water Environment Association, which recognizes outstanding performance and professionalism. Reeves also was named the 2006 Ottumwa Outstanding Employee of the year.

1970Members of Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni from WSC gathered at the Wayne Country Club on July 26 for their 35th annual golf outing. They enjoyed the day in Wayne touring the WSC campus and golfing at the country club. Seated, front: Chris Nielsen ’71. Standing, left: Ron Larson ’73, Gordy Godfrey ’73, Roger Madden ’72, Roger Bellinghausen ’72. Seated, first row: Jeannie Bellinghausen, Richelle (Stockton) Larson ’74, Carole Maske, Nancy (Petring) Galloway ’72, Jenne Vandeveer, Barb Stoller ’76, Diane (Langenfeld) Driscoll ’71. Standing, right: Berny Mackey ’72, Dan Stoller ’76, Bill Maske, John Smith ’72. Standing, back row: Dave Wilson ’81, Connie (Mitties) Smith ’71, John Cleveland ’73, Denny Galloway ’70, Pat Driscoll, Ken Vanourney ’70. Also participating but not present for the photo, Bob ’71 and Nancy ’72 (Geary) Berg.


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Aug. 30 - Sept. 11, 2015

Milton D. Evans ‘40, (97), Lincoln; Jan. 15.Archie L. McPherran ‘41, (94), Sacramento, Calif.; Dec. 7.Rosemary (Beckmann) Mickelson ‘46, (88), Taylor Falls, Minn.; June 5.Dale Borg ‘48, (88), Alliance; Dec. 7.Vivian (Mallette) Babcock ‘49, (88), Phoenix, Ariz.; Nov. 10.Mason S. Moritz ‘49, (93), Stanton; Jan. 4.Dean A. Rowe ‘51, (84), LeMars, Iowa; Sept. 3.Arlene (Bengston) Arnold ‘52, (85), Lincoln; Dec. 14.Eddie P. Hill ‘52, (84), St. Paul, Minn.; Sept. 10.Barbara (Dawe) Gailey ’53, (83), Gilroy, Calif.; Aug. 14Ronald W. Hunter ‘53, (84), Omaha; Nov. 6.Donald E. Haskins ‘54, (86), Sioux City, Iowa; Jan. 8.Melvin A. Berka ‘55, MSE ‘63 (83), Lincoln; July 26.Paul J. Beltz ‘57, (84), Dakota City; Oct. 7.Don E. Fuerhoff ’57, (78), Urbandale, Iowa; Aug. 28.Glen E. Blakeman ‘58, (82), Norfolk; July 4.Gene D. Hejhal ‘59, (82), Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; Nov. 18.Carrol F. Krause ‘59, MSE ‘61, (78), Rapid City, S.D.; Oct. 12.Raymond D. Hansen ‘60, (81), Highland, Ind.; July 11.Joseph R. Makousky ‘62, (76), Ponca; Dec. 21.Mary (Inness) Bennett ‘63, MSE ‘74, (96), Norfolk; Dec. 10.Laura (Bensen) Bruce ‘63, (86), Sidney; July 26.Paul J. Pack ‘63, (73), Ceresco; Nov. 17.Hazel M. Peterson ‘63, (75), Newton, Iowa; Jan. 7.Donald W. Shilling ‘63, MSE ‘70, (73), Le Mars, Iowa; Dec. 24.Margaret (Dikeman) Buss ‘65, (96), Plainview; Nov. 29.Irma (Painter) Docken ‘65, (93), Spokane, Wash.; July 8.Marian (Carlson) Dreesen ‘67, (92), Ankeny, Iowa; Sept. 13.Jeanne (Henderson) Gardner ‘67, (83), Wakefield; Sept. 17.Pearl (Grieser) Puckett ‘67, MSE ‘73 (88), West Point; July 2.Carol (Freese) Flanagan ‘68, MSE ‘76 (80), Albion; Oct. 14.Ronnie L. Robinson ‘68, MSE ‘74 (69), Larchwood, Iowa; Nov. 26.Marsha (Hoogner) Sorensen ‘68, MSE ‘94 (74), Greenville, S.C.; Aug. 22.Mary (Anderson) Dahlquist ‘69, (83), Laurel; Jan. 8. Ronald R. Hajek ‘69, (67), Silver Creek; Dec. 15.Larry D. Caudle ‘70, (67), Merna; June 15.Crystal (Toelle) Merchen ‘70, MSE ‘76, (75), Petersburg; Oct. 17.Marilyn (Jorgensen) Rethwisch ‘71, (80), Wayne; Sept. 10.Janice K. Gray ‘72, (65), Chicago, Ill.; Oct. 7.Dennis D. Robinson ’72, (70), Ottumwa, Iowa; March 12.Thomas V. Erwin ‘74, (64), Dixon; Dec. 21.Stuart A. Wood ‘75, (60), Hawarden, Iowa; July 6.Jeffrey R. Davenport ‘79, (57), South Sioux City; June 23.Scott A. Swigart ‘79, (58), Victor, N.Y.; Dec. 23.Terry L Hasebroock ‘80, (58), Tilden; Nov. 11.Lori (Van Der Wilt) Punt ‘80, (56), Hull, Iowa; Oct. 9.Cheryl L. Wamberg ‘82, (53), Wausa; June 27.Terry J. Ramold ‘83, (54), Columbus; June 18.Marsha R. Smith ‘83, (54), Ainsworth; Aug. 8.Kent P. Furlong ‘85, (53), North Sioux City, S.D.; Jan. 1.Kathleen S. Foley, MSE ‘85, (57), Blair; Nov. 8.Lynda Parson Radant, MSE ‘86, (65), Valentine; Dec. 31.Alvern D. Agrimson ‘87 Education Specialist, (65), South Sioux City; Oct. 16.Richard A. Hesse, MSE ‘88, (61), Valentine; June 5.Peggy (Brunnert) Taylor ‘89, (48), Beemer; Oct. 11.Jay W. Gochenouer ‘95, (42), Belmond, Iowa; Nov. 11.

Garry L. Tomasek ‘96, (49), Fremont; Nov. 14.Gloria I. Curry ‘98, (55), South Sioux City; Nov. 27.Lynelle (Dolph) Sievers ‘98, (60), Wayne; Nov. 24.Gary F. Robinette ‘99, (66), Niobrara; Dec. 31.Lisa (Hughes) Burrell ‘00, (50), Sioux City, Iowa; Sept. 30.Archie S. Hall, Jr. ‘03, MBA ‘08, (48), Waterbury; Sept. 23.Michelle (Smith) Bausch ‘04, MSE ‘10, (38), Allen; Dec. 21.Lance M. Shrader, MSE ‘12, (28), Ravenna; June 19.Timothy D. Koch ‘13, (24), Omaha; Sept. 4.

FRIENDS WE WILL MISSJohn W. Berry (92), Prescott Valley, Ariz.; Oct. 28. John was an adjunct faculty member in the WSC art department from 1990 to 1994 and again from 2000 to 2004.

Ferne Obye (92), Sun City, Ariz.; Nov. 27. Ferne was the wife of former coach, Charles H. Obye, Jr. who coached at WSC from 1949 through 1957.

Harland V. Pankratz, (90), Kearney; Dec. 31. Harland was a professor of biology at WSC from 1964 through 1989.

In Memory Of


Patricia (Francois) WiningerPatricia Wininger, of Blair, Neb., died Sept. 23, 2014, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was born Sept. 25, 1953. Wininger attended Wayne State from 1971 to 1975 and always considered herself to be a Wildcat despite finishing her degree at University of Nebraska-Kearney. She was married to Darrell Wininger ‘76.

Kevin Armstrong Director of Planned GivingWayne State Foundation

[email protected]

Wording Your WillWhether you are at the beginning stage of drafting a will or finishing the details, the Wayne State Foundation can help. From time to time, we receive phone calls from attorneys wanting to know the full legal name of the foundation and sample bequest language for their clients. Please feel free to share the following information with your legal advisors to find an option that works best for you.

UNRESTRICTED BEQUEST I give to Wayne State Foundation the sum of $____________ (or ____% of my estate; or the property described herein) for its general purposes.

SPECIFIC BEQUEST I give to Wayne State Foundation the sum of $____________ (or ____% of my estate; or theproperty described herein) to be used for ____________________(specify purpose).

RESIDUARY BEQUEST All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to Wayne State Foundation for its general purposes.

CONTINGENT BEQUEST I devise and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal, and wherever situate, to my wife,__________________, if she survives me. If my wife does not survive me, I devise and bequeath my residuary estate to Wayne State Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in Wayne, Nebraska, USA, for its general purposes.

Contact Kevin for more information on how to put the Wayne State Foundation in your estate plans.

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1111 Main St. • Wayne, NE 68787402-375-7510

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Ron Hunter ‘53Ron Hunter was born Jan. 3, 1930, and died Nov. 6, 2014. Hunter graduated from Wayne State College in 1953. He served as a Special Agent with the U.S. Army Counter-Intelligence Corps. Hunter was a long-time lawyer in Omaha, Neb. and trustee of the Wayne State Foundation. He received the WSC Alumni Achievement Award.

Carrol Francis Krause ‘59, MSE ‘61Carrol Krause died Oct. 12, 2014, in Rapid City. He was born in 1936 in Petersburg, Neb. He graduated from Wayne State with a bachelors degree in 1959 and a masters degree in 1961. He earned his educational doctorate from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, including one year in

Korea. Krause led a long working life devoted to education. He was Commissioner of Higher Education for the State of Montana for eight years before retiring. He later accepted the position of the Executive Director of the Nebraska State College System and served for 10 years before again retiring.

Dr. Archie McPherran ‘41Dr. Archie McPherran, was born Feb. 15, 1920 and died Dec. 7, 2014. He graduated from Wayne State College in 1941. Archie and his wife, Peg, endowed a scholarship at WSC, and he was the recipient of the WSC Alumni Achievement Award. McPherran served in the Navy during WWII. He had an extensive career as educational administrator, and he was an author.

In Memory Of

Ray “Max” Lundstrom, Longtime WSC Administrator Ray “Max” Lundstrom, died Dec. 9, 2014, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. He was 84. Lundstrom was born Oct. 1, 1930, in Little River, Kan. Lundstrom worked for 32 years as an administrator and dean of students at Wayne State College. Early on, he was a line coach for the college football

team. Lundstrom earned his bachelors degree from Pittsburg State University and his education doctorate from the University of Kansas. He served in the Army in the Korean War. After retiring from Wayne State College, Lundstrom and his wife, Marg, returned to their Kansas roots, settling near family in Hutchinson. The couple relocated to Des Moines just prior to Marg’s death in 2006.

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New Veterans Memorial DedicatedSteve Elliott, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, presented a flag to Jon Minks in a November ceremony dedicating the new Veterans Memorial on the Wayne State campus. The ceremony included raising the flag at the site. Jon and Adrian Minks, trustees of the Wayne State Foundation, contributed to the project in honor of Jon’s father, Russell A. Minks, who served in WWII. The original Veterans Memorial south of Benthack Hall was dedicated in 1919, honoring six WSC alumni who lost their lives in combat during World War I.WSC students in art and design classes participated in a Service-Learning project with Elliott between 2012 and 2014 to develop a plan to revitalize the memorial and expand the site to honor all veterans. The Wayne State Foundation, through the enduring commitment and generosity of Wayne State College alumni, provided funding for the newly renovated Veterans Memorial. Special gratitude is extended to The Dr. Mona Casady Campus Beautification Fund. The Wayne State College community is thankful for the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served our country.

Included in the photo from left to right are Elliott, Jon Minks, Adrian Minks, Phyllis Conner, vice president of development and executive director of the Wayne State Foundation, and Kevin Armstrong, director of planned giving.

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