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SPRING 2021
N E W S A N D S T O R I E S F R O M S O U T H W E S T E R N C O L L E G E
always
forward
BUILDERS FIND A WAY
A LET TER FROM THE President
care for students that has always been the hallmark of
Southwestern.
When the pandemic hit last spring, we pivoted
CONTENTS
quickly, over the course of a single week, to f inish the
semester with virtual learning, even as over 100 students
remained in residence on campus.
I
Over the summer, we put together a return to school
3 • TOP OF THE NEWS t’s been awhile... plan that positioned us quite well. We were aggressive in
Interview with head athletic trainer, We’ve been missing you, and we know you’ve been terms of the safety measures for our students, faculty, and
Scholars of the College missing Southwestern. staff and aggressive in re-opening for the fall semester. In
4 - 5 • LEARNING/TEACHING the face of great uncertainty and signif icant challenges,
What a time this has been. As I write this, we are passing the Builder Way prevailed. We remained dedicated to
SC Education students step-up
during pandemic, Celebrating the the one-year mark of the COVID pandemic. So much our students’ well-being, to their education, to their
has been disrupted, so much has changed. success. We were the f irst college in Kansas to open
National Teacher of the year
We were not able to gather as a Builder family for this past autumn.
Homecoming or Founders’ Weekend. This is the f irst What we’ve accomplished together since last July,
issue of the Southwesterner since before the pandemic. when students arrived here to their home on the hill,
We have not been able to visit with each other in-person is nothing short of amazing. Last fall, with all the
for quite some time. precautions in place, students got back to learning
One thing that has not changed is the Builder Spirit. in-person, back to building meaningful relationships,
Our resolve and resi l ience, our connections and back to competing and performing. Faculty returned
relationships, remain at the heart of everything we do to classrooms, teaching behind plexiglass in rooms of
and everything we value. As the pandemic begins to spread-out and masked students. While the approach
6 - 7 • THE BUILDER WAY ebb and we move into this next period of our lives, as may look a bit different, the outcomes are the same;
8 - 16 • ATHLETICS UPDATE hope and some normalcy begin to bloom again, there faculty are mentoring and advising, creating connection
AND ALUMNI NOTES is much to be proud of and much to look forward to. — changing lives. Coaches are busy helping student-
athletes build character through competition while
17 • INSTITUTIONAL Southwestern College has not only made it through
remaining healthy and getting stronger. Staff are
ADVANCEMENT the past year in a fashion we all are proud of, but we
working at full-speed, managing operations, and caring
Letter from Alumni Director, also emerge as a stronger College, in a better position.
for students in the most profound ways.
Our enrollment is higher than it has ever been, with
Forward / Now Campaign
more full-time students than at any point in our history. Indeed, there have been many modif ications here
This fall we welcomed an amazing Freshman class of on campus. Proactive testing is constant, distancing,
229 students, 20% larger than our previous all-time and masks required, but together we have managed
record incoming class. We are in a stronger and more and limited the spread of COVID-19. I am immensely
stable f inancial position than we have enjoyed in quite proud of what we have accomplished and, while
some time. Our athletic programs are experiencing we’ve got a handful of busy weeks ahead of us before
tremendous seasons. Our facult y are remarkable, commencement, students, faculty, and staff are doing
demonstrating the incredible responsive attention and well and making great progress. To be sure, this year
ON THE COVER
Sophomore, Sheka Olenga takes
notes during her class on non-
profit leadership in the outdoor
classroom located north of VOL. 60 | NO. 1 | SPRING 2021
Mossman Hall.
Southwestern College President Board of Trustees:
Bradley J Andrews M. Kim Moore, chair; Cheryl E. Gleason, vice chair; Eric J.
The Southwesterner Kurtz, secretary; Susan Andrews, Courtney J. Brown, Steven T.
Kaydee Riggs-Johnson ’11, Cauble, Gregory Cole, Marilyn Corbin, Kathryne E. Delcarpio,
vice president for marketing and communications Bryan K. Dennett, Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez, Scott Hecht, Gregg
A. Howell, Ted Hresko, Robert P. Jewell, Rebecca A. Kill,
Tayler Senn, senior designer
Thad R. Leffingwell, C. Michael Lennen, Michael D. Lewis,
Ashlee Mayo, coordinator of new media Hal W. McCoy, David A. Muttiah, Bradley J. Newell, F. David
Terry Quiett ’94, web producer Peck, Mitchell L. Reece, Rueben Saenz Jr., David Smith,
Rodney N. Strohl
Jessica Dibble ’09,
director of annual giving and alumni engagement.
Emeritus Trustees:
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indicated. Cover photo by Mayo.
2 SPRING 2021 •
has looked and felt different in many ways, but it has
been a very good year. Health on *Lock
Head athletic trainer reflects on
Now, after a long break, we are back to producing
and sending out The Southwesterner. In this edition,
Southwestern’s response to pandemic
you’ll see in photographs, stories, and notes from
our alumni what we’ve always known to be true; the
Builder Way means always f inding a way forward.
S
The relationships and care that have been continuously ince beginning work at the college,
woven into the fabric of Southwestern College since 12 years ago, Lock Schnelle has been
1885 have held us together during this time. Our on the sidelines to support and care for
strengths as an institution, ingenuity, resilience, and student-athletes. Schnelle has cheered,
faithfulness have been on full display since this time consoled, advised, and helped student-
last March. I am tremendously proud of our students, athletes heal.
faculty, and staff. I hope you feel that pride too.
I am sorry that during this challenging time, we In the spring of 2020, as the world
have not been able to gather, that we have not had responded to a fast spreading global
The Southwesterner sharing news of the college and our pandemic, Schnelle’s responsibilities at
fellow Builders, that we have missed out on traditions Southwestern took on new weight. He
like gathering at Homecoming and welcoming new was appointed to the college’s COVID-19
classes into our Halls of Fame. Mostly, though, I look Action Team along with several other
forward with pride and great anticipation to all that staff and members of faculty. The group
will be in this coming year, all that will return, and developed the return to campus plan and
all the ways we come together. has continued to review proposals and plans
throughout the year. Additionally, Schnelle
It is more evident to me than ever before just what
oversees on-campus testing.
our college is capable of – especially when we have
the support of our alumni and friends. Many thanks
In the fall, over 6,000 antigen tests were
for your continued prayers and support.
administered. By mid-March of spring
2021 over 4,000 tests had been conducted.
With gratitude, He has also helped the college’s dean of Lock Schnelle has been the head
students, Dan Falk, manage quarantine, athletic trainer at Southwestern since
isolation, and the ongoing care of students 2016 and in recent months he’s played
who have tested positive for COVID-19. an important role in managing the
college’s response to COVID-19.
How do you think students have
Brad Andrews, President responded to these extraordinary times? mix. I am fortunate in two ways, 1) I’m
Overall, they have adjusted and been surrounded by an incredible staff that has
willing to do what is asked of them. I been willing to jump in whenever and
believe they understand this year will wherever needed and 2) I have a very
be one for the record books. They are supportive spouse, who has picked up more
appreciative of the opportunity just to than her share as I have taken on more in
get back to learning and, for the student- the healthcare world.
athletes playing their sport, because they
Hall and Detter ’20 -’21 recognize that it is not always guaranteed. What has brought you joy this year?
It’s brought me a lot of joy to see all of
Scholars of the College the planning come together. There have
been many individuals working countless
“Every year we have the remarkable honor of hours since last spring with a shared end
recognizing the Scholars of the College,” says Ross goal, focused on a successful academic year
Peterson-Veatch, academic dean of Southwestern for our students. Playing a part in keeping
College. “We are proud of this excellent pair of our students learning in-person and seeing
Moundbuilders for their commitment to their student-athletes do what they love is what
academic pursuits. In addition to their achievements it’s all about for me.
in the classroom, these two Scholars of the College are
leaders in the true Builder Spirit. What have you learned through this
It is a great joy to celebrate their experience?
accomplishments.” Together, there’s not much that we
can’t f igure out. Our faculty, staff, and
Erin Hall is a senior from administration came together to tackle this
Norwich, majoring in philosophy challenge in a proactive way. And I think
and religion. She is the daughter we did an outstanding job in preparing
The entire campus community was the college for the return of students. We
of Don Hall and Laurie and Joe
tested before the start of both the continue to protect the Builder family as
Hageman.
fall and spring semesters. Typically best we can, and we’ll keep working hard
between 300 and 400 tests are to keep everyone safe and healthy as we
Nicholas Detter is a senior
administered on campus each week. move forward.
from Andover, majoring in
sustainability and environmental
What has it been like to balance the
studies. He is the son of Mark and LEARN MORE ABOUT SC’S RESPONSE AT
demands presented this year?
Julie Detter.
Generally speaking, in the athletic training SCKANS.EDU/HEALTH
world, there are always a lot of balls to
These two students have achieved the highest grade-
juggle. COVID added a few more to the
point average among full-time students who are
enrolled in campus-based programs for the 2020-2021
academic year, having earned 85 or more credit hours,
and who have not previously been named to the honor.
• SPRING 2021 3
A FOCUS O N Education
Learning
at work
As S and Y Industries employees worked extra hours to supply
circuit boards for ventilators, SC education students helped
their children stay on track with remote learning. George Reeves ’24, elementary education major, helps Acen Estrada with a math assignment
focused on addition and subtraction. Reeves is also a student worker at the Southwestern
T
College Learning Center, a pre-school and after-school program open to the children of college
his spring the Southwest- Systems, selected by GM and the faculty, staff and community members.
ern College Learning U.S. Government, to mass produce
Center and S and Y Indus- portable ventilator systems. S and environment,” Campbell says. service that helped families by
tries teamed up to provide remote Y saw a resulting increase in man- “There is a large learning area with making it easier to learn and work
learning support for children of S ufacturing and employee hours. Si- several adjoining offices which and for SC students this was a great
and Y employees. multaneously, employees important will allow our students to set up chance to learn while supporting
Matt Miers, who is a 2008 to the production process needed quiet, socially distanced learning young learners,” Alexis Miers says.
Southwestern graduate, is the gen- to take off of work to care for their areas for the children based on age, Campbell also agreed that this
eral manager at S and Y Industries children who’s schools had tempo- grade level, and learning needs. partnership was a win-win
which is a electronic component rarily ceased face-to-face learning. situation.
manufacturer specializing in circuit “Our employees were struggling, “Our students benefit any-
boards. S and Y has just over 100 having to work and then go home “I’m grateful that I got a time they can engage with
employees who provide services for to watch and help their kids, and children and build skills
multiple industries including med- then coming back to work,” Miers chance to witness and help
necessary to be successful
ical, aerospace, and commercial/ says. “We wanted to find a way to out during this pandemic,” teachers,” Campbell said.
industrial. Miers said that S and Y make this time easier on them, and “This setting helped SC
– Annika Newby, '22
employees were finding it difficult started looking for ways to offer education students devel-
to manage a work schedule and assistance.” op skills, building positive
child care, which included remote According to Matt Miers, one relationships with kids and
learning for many local elementary, option was to pay for the children The building already has an entry their families, collaborating with
middle, and high school students. of S and Y employees to attend the area which accommodates safety experienced educators to bene-
Many area school districts in the Southwestern College Learning protocols, including check-in and fit the children, learning what it
area have toggled from in-person Center, but the SCLC was already check-out of children by parents, takes to work one-on-one or with
to remote learning dependent on at capacity. and meets requirements specific to small groups, and finding ways to
case rates and outbreaks. Fortunately, S and Y had recently the pandemic such as temperature help children be successful,” said
purchased a building adja- checks upon entry.” Campbell
cent to their existing facil- S and Y transformed the space Campbell adds that he is pleased
ity for expansion, but with and purchased school materials Southwestern College has students
the space not yet ready for based off of a list Campbell provid- willing to step up and offer support
manufacturing, they quick- ed to facilitate learning. to S and Y industry employees and
ly pivoted, and created a “I provided a list of items neces- their children in what is a difficult
learning center in what sary to meet the needs of children time for everyone.
was formerly office spac- in an all-day instructional setting Annika Newby, a Southwestern
es. Miers reached out to such as whiteboards, tables, and College junior from Oklahoma
J.K. Campbell, education chairs to fit the various ages of City, has been working at the
division chair at South- children. The team of SC students SCLC and has taken a leadership
western College and to placed at the site provided children role in organizing online learning
Alexis Miers ’06, director with brain breaks and promoted support for children at the center.
of the SC Learning Center. physical activity, in addition to “Working with these kids has
Alexis Miers worked with supporting the children with their been a great experience for me and
the Kansas Department of remote learning needs,” added has given me helpful insight that I
Jaron White ‘21, physical education major, answers Aianna Health and Environment to Campbell. will take with me when I become
Estrada’s questions while completing a remote learning obtain all of the necessary Alexis Miers thought it was an elementary school teacher.
assignment. S and Y transformed an auxiliary space at their documentation and Camp- important to not only help out Although this journey hasn’t been
manufacturing facility into a temporary learning center for bell recruited Southwestern local industry, especially a busi- easy it’s been very rewarding and
the children of employees. education students to staff ness working to manufacture life I’m simply grateful for that,” said
As cases of COVID-19 climbed the space. saving equipment, but also to offer Newby.
in the summer of 2020 demand for “The available building at S and a teaching opportunity for SC The learning center at S and Y
ventilators in the U.S. surged. S Y was set-up to easily accommo- students. opened on January 4 and averaged
and Y partnered with Ventec Life date students in a remote learning “We just really wanted to offer a 10 learners attending each day.
4 SPRING 2021 •
Tabatha (McMullen) Rosproy ’09
honored as the 2020 National
Teacher of the Year.
“ Because she’s residents of the retirement village. and high-profile gatherings. They we’re doing in our community and
Before the onset of the pandemic, meet with politicians and thought- the program we’ve started and the
the best teacher residents regularly volunteered
in the classroom. Rosproy shared
leaders and, in doing so, serve as an inf luence of an early childhood
advocate for teachers and elevate educator, like me, who doesn’t even
in the world,” that many of the most active and the national conversation around have a Wikipedia page – it’s sort of
faithful volunteers also happened education. unbelievable.”
four-year-old Lexy Gray confidently
to be alumni of Southwestern. The Even though she hasn’t physically While it may have been a strange
exclaimed at the end of a CBS This
classroom was in its second year of been able to attend many events, year to receive such an honor,
Morning segment featuring students
operation when students moved to she has continued to find spaces Rosproy has enjoyed the experience
of Tabatha (McMullen) Rosproy
online learning to mitigate the risk to talk about what motivates immensely.
’09. The video was aired on national
of spreading COVID-19. and inspires her as
television moments after Rosproy
“Safety has to be our number an educator and she’s
was announced the 2020 National
one priority, but I know it has found a way to elevate
Teacher of the year.
been really hard for the residents the voices of teachers.
As the host of the morning
who grew attached to seeing and Primarily her message
show cut back to Rosproy, who
working with our students,” said centers around being
was sitting in her Winfield home,
Rosproy. “I’m really motivated an advocate for early
the background of her webcam
to continue to find moments of childhood education
framed a wall covered with colorful
connection with the volunteers and social-emotional
artwork from students, tears welled
even though I can’t visit them right education at all age
in her eyes. “I am overwhelmed
now. For instance, I like to send levels.
with joy,” she said.
them cards.” “Since we were
Now, more than a year after
If not for the pandemic, presented with this
being named Kansas Teacher of
Rosproy would have been out terrible situation, I’ve
the Year, as her term as National
of the classroom in 2020. As been constantly trying Rosproy taught Fine Arts in the Elementary School at Southwestern
Teacher of the Year comes to a
National Teacher of the Year, to think of what can I in the fall of 2019. J.K. Campbell, education division chair, describes
close, Rosproy continues doing
she would’ve been out on tour. do – even if it’s just one Rosproy, “She is truly a champion for children and their learning, for
the work she had intended, even if teachers, and for public education.”
Though the context for her tenure thing a day, one step
the honor came during a time of
has been dramatically altered, at a time, to empower teachers to As she ref lects on the experience,
exceptional circumstance, a year of
many of the typical engagements have a voice to be advocates for she mentions all the people who
pandemic and physical distancing.
moved to an online themselves and their students,” said have supported her and all of
format. Fortunately, Rosproy. the people who she has had the
Rosproy’s creativity Just as young learners and opportunity to meet along the way.
and optimistic spirit teachers across the nation have In part, she credits Southwestern
have allowed her to found a way to carry on, in most with helping her understand the
continue to captivate cases by going to a virtual learning value of interpersonal connection
audiences across model, so has Rosproy. She has especially when trying to teach and
the nation, even spoken at national symposiums learn.
if through video and assemblies, commencement “Relationships are the beginning
conference. ceremonies, and to classrooms of and the end of everything,” she
“I’ve always believed aspiring educators. While most of said.
that teaching is 90% the engagements have been virtual Rosproy’s work as National
theater and I think they have still been meaningful. Teacher of the Year and the
that might even be “When I found out I would relationships she continues to build
Rosproy poses with her class and Cumbernauld resident more true when have the opportunity to share with young students, retirees, and
“grandparents” as they celebrated pajama day together in 2019. communicating my message alongside all of these fellow teachers across the nation,
through a screen.” incredible people – like Ruby is proof that connection is possible
Rosproy, who has spent
Rosproy added, “Just another Bridges, LaVar Burton, and now as long as we have hope and are
her career dedicated to early
reason I’m thankful for my President Joe Biden, just these willing to put in the effort.
childhood education, is the first
experience at Southwestern, doing truly incredible people and leaders Rosproy has recently announced
preschool teacher to be honored
improv and theater, and being in of our country, it was a little that she accepted a position with
as the National Teacher of the
various leadership roles on campus I overwhelming,” said Rosproy. Olathe Public Schools as an
Year. She played a pivotal role in
learned how to have a presence and “The idea that this teacher from early childhood support teacher.
launching and leading USD 465’s
to engage others regardless of the a small town in Kansas can have Additionally, she is planning
intergenerational classroom at
setting.” enough to talk about, a message to enroll in a doctoral program
Cumbernauld Village. The premise
Typically honorees travel important enough to share the stage at Kansas University where
of the “Little Vikes” program is
extensively, giving keynote with these incredible people – it she will study the impact of
to forge relationships between
addresses at national conferences really says something about what intergenerational learning.
the preschool students and the
• SPRING 2021 5
THE 93RD ANNUAL MOUNDBUILDING
CEREMONY
CHAPEL
A CAPPELLA, SOUND AROUND THE MOUND
CAMPUS VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE
CLUE: ON STAGE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
6 SPRING 2021 •
The Builder Way
INGENUITY, RESILIENCE, FAITHFULNESS
T ogether, students, faculty, and staff have em-
braced a school year unlike any other. “The
Builder Way” has been on full display since spring
So many lessons about responsibility and living
and community have been learned on campus in
this academic year. Examples of adaptation and
of this challenging and historic time.
As the redbuds bloom along the 77 and spring
draws nearer to finals, students have had the op-
of 2020. problem-solving abound. The reality of the pan- portunity to be vaccinated on campus and there is
Students managed to uphold traditions for- demic required increased f lexibility and commu- hope for a safe summer and a fall return to campus
mal and informal alike; building the Mound and nication. that looks and feels much more like normal.
sledding down our hill on dining hall trays, as Whether students were performing musicals in
they simultaneously modified their activities and masks designed to fit their characters or showing Always forward, together.
limited contact, diligently working and learning up for their weekly COVID-19 tests, Builders
while avoiding the virus and quarantine. have continued to come together to make the best
PRAYING OVER THE YEAR AHEAD AT THE MOUNDBUILDING CEREMONY
TECHNICAL THEATRE WORK IN TOMARI FALL MOVE-IN BEGAN IN JULY CLASS IN THE JEWELL LEARNING LAB
• SPRING 2021 7
Alumni Notes Spring 2019 - Fall 2020
1940s Rod Strohl ’66 has published a book,
Lois (Dryden) Vasey ’49 and Clyde Life is All About Relationships. Kirkus Re-
Vasey Jr ’51 celebrated their 60th views Magazine has listed it as one of the
anniversary on Aug. 21, 2019. Lois and 26 Great Indie Books Worth Discover-
Clyde met in the SC campus cafeteria ing. He also received the Albert Nelson
in Smith Hall in 1948. Lois passed away Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.
in February of 2021, her full obituary This honor is reserved for Marquis
will be included in the upcoming issue Biographers who have achieved career
of The Southwesterner. longevity and demonstrated unwaver-
ing excellence in their chosen field.
1950s
1970s
Ed ’59 and Sharon Horton celebrat-
ed their 50th wedding anniversary on Charles ’73 and Bobbie (Earle) ’69
Quarterback, Brad Cagle is Dec. 6, 2019. Woosley celebrated their 50th wed-
hoisted into the air after scoring ding anniversary on Feb. 6, 2020.
a touchdown at Bethel College. Lloyd ’59 and Mary Stuckey cele-
Moundbuilder Football finished the
brated their 60th anniversary on Aug. Kathy Requa Brazle ’69 was ap-
season ranked 24th in the NAIA.
14, 2020. pointed to the Kansas State Fair Board
by Gov. Laura Kelly. As part of the
1960s board, she will be responsible for pre-
Builder sports
Larry Prather ’62 was inducted into senting a format of entertainment and
the Buhler High School Athletic Hall education that appeals to people from
of Fame on Jan. 17, 2020. He joined all walks of life in Kansas.
spring forward
Buhler High School as a teacher and C. Darnell Jones ’72 has been
coach in 1970, and has coached foot- recognized as Jurist of the Year by the
ball, basketball, baseball, track and American Board of Trial Advocates.
field, and golf. The ceremony took place on Oct. 3,
Roger Lungren ’62 was recognized 2019, in Philadelphia, Pa.
With the majority of fall athletics stretching into the spring to by Buterbaugh and Handlin Agency in Gary Robbins ’72 has written a
complete schedules, it has been a memorable and busy year Winfield for achieving the most sales book titled The Madison Effect: An
volume in 2019.
for student-athletes, coaches and staff. Inspiring Culture of Call. The inspiration
Russell O. Vail ’63 competed at for his book came from the culture of
the USATF Outdoor Michigan State call at the Madison Church that has
Cross Country
Championships and the Midwest sent 16 of its members into ministry or
was the lone sport to
Regional Championships at Olivet mission work.
complete all of their
College on June 8, 2019 where he won Joe Sherman ’72 has been appointed
team events in the fall.
the shot put and discus and placed 2nd the chair of the Henderson County Big
Men’s Cross Coun-
in the javelin and 5000m Race Walk. Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Council.
try finished 10th in
He competed at the Michigan Senior He was also reappointed commissioner
the KCAC and the Olympics Indoor State Championships
women finished in the of the Henderson County Board of
on Feb. 11, 2020, at Macomb County Equalization and Review, where he is
8th spot at the KCAC Community College where he won vice chair.
Championships. the shot put (breaking the record he set
Junior, Elgin Messi, last year in the 75-79 age group) and Mona (Petrocco) Klein ’74 was
qualified for and com- took 2nd in the 1500m Race Walk and inducted to the Pueblo South High
peted at NAIA Cross 1500m Power Walk. Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, 2019. Mona
Women’s Soccer set a program record with 11 wins this season co-founded the Pueblo Division for the
Country Nationals on
making it to the semifinals of the KCAC tournament. Armon Mills ’64 was elected to the Alliance to Combat Human Traffick-
April 9. Messi finished
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depart- ing in 2013. She is a certified trainer
the men’s 8k run with an official time of 27:37.52, putting him in 218th ment Foundation Board of Directors in
overall out of 317 participants. The time is a season-best for him. in Human Trafficking 101 and was
Aug. 2020. among the first to receive a U.S. De-
Both men’s basketball (18-11) and women’s basketball (2-20) were
partment of Justice grant on the issue.
able to complete their seasons prior
to the end of February. The men’s
Celebrating
team won two KCAC tournament
games before bowing out to the
live theatre
eventual tournament winner in the
semi-finals. Notably, two freshmen,
received significant post-season hon-
ors. Amanda Graddy was named to
Allyson (Stark) Moon ’76 and Roger
the All-KCAC Freshman team and Moon ’70 were honored with the 2020
Steele Gaston-Chapman was named Ruth McCormick Educators of the Year
the KCAC Freshman of the Year and award by the Mary Jane Teall Committee.
Builder Baseball has had an exciting spring
was added to the All-Freshman Team. The Awards Ceremony was held at the
including making the program’s first-ever
The cheer and dance team wel- triple play against 10th ranked Oklahoma Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre in Wichita
comed new head coach Julia Kramm, Wesleyan University. on Sept. 28, 2020.
who was hired in February. Kramm
is excited to begin this new chapter as the head cheer and dance coach at SC. In their award biography several
Football (7-2), volleyball (8-24), men’s soccer (8-5-1), and women’s Southwestern graduates were quoted
soccer (11-5) each resumed play this spring. In total, 14 men’s and women’s including, Wichita stage technician,
Scott Olney ‘19. Olney writes, “Roger
sports have been in action this spring.
and Allyson inspired me to grow both as
True spring sports, which missed competition in 2020, were anxious to
an artist and technician in theatre. They
return this spring. Tennis, baseball, softball, golf, and track each still
have a devotion to keeping tradition alive
have many competitions ahead of them before the end of the season, and at Southwestern, while still encouraging
all are exhibiting strong performances and picking up wins against NAIA growth and exploration among their
ranked opponents. students. The Moons had a significant
impact on my college experience, and I
am grateful for the opportunities I had
VISIT BUILDERSPORTS.COM FOR MORE! while being their student.”
8 SPRING 2021 •
Alumni Notes
Richard Hatfield ’75 was awarded appearances, including a runner-up recently appointed to the Supreme The Spiritual Maturity Project is a
an honorary doctorate by the New finish in 2000, and three Southeast Court for the Comanche Nation. A reliable, extensive resource for taking
Georgian University in Poti, Ga. for Kansas League titles. tribal member of the Cherokee responsibility for your own spiritual
excellence and leadership in Orthodox Ed Kingsley ’84 retired in June of Nation, he serves as a tribal court judge growth.
Christian Theological Education. He is 2018 after 34 years in education. He for the Kaw, Seminole, Iowa, and Heidi Kirby ’03 has been promoted
the President of St. Vladimir’s Ortho- taught at Moscow, Burrton, and Sedg- Miami Tribes. Don is also a special to Senior Master Sergeant (E8) in the
dox Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y. wick. Ed is currently teaching at the judge for the City of Oklahoma City. United States Air Force.
Lisa (Temple) Brunner ’77 has Kansas Learning Center for Health in Chris Douglas ’94 has been hired as Steven Farber ’03 has been named the
written a new web series, Judgment Halstead. the head football coach for Lyon Col- director of sales and customer service at
Call, a Series About Mood Swings. This Paul Bean ’85 has been named the lege in Batesville, Ark. GlobalParts.aero.
comedy series is about 5 middle-aged Executive Director at Franklin County Amber (Martin) Plumlee ’97 passed
friends as they navigate the “other” Yazmin (Zink) Wood ’03 has been
Development Council. He served as the the Oklahoma Bar in July of 2019 and
change of life: menopause. You can find named a Community Champion by the
Senior Vice President for Advancement recently published her essay “Don’t Put
this web series on YouTube. Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce
of Ottawa University since 2009. a Ring on it: Abolishing the Martial for her work with Legacy Regional
Suzanne (Henry) ’77 and Steve Rita ’87 and Jerry Ashenfelter Defense to Statutory Rape” in the
Community Foundation. She started
Moore celebrated their 50th wedding celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- Women’s Rights Law Reporter. Amber
the Rally Cowley Program to ensure
anniversary on June 27, 2020. sary on June 13, 2020. passed the Kansas Bar in spring of 2020.
local needs were being met during
Dr. Steven Short ’78 traveled from Standard Brown ’87 and Lori Carey (Eskridge) Keller ’97 has been the shutdown due to the COVID-19
Manhattan (Kan.) to New York to Williams ’86 were married July 6, selected as the Kansas High School En- pandemic.
provide critical care at New York City’s 2019, in an outdoor ceremony on the gineering Teacher of the Year.
Nicole (Howie) McQueen ’04 has
largest COVID hospital. Southwestern College campus. Ed Larsen ’97 was recognized by the been a special education teacher for
Bill Stinson ’79/’96 has joined South- Brad Johnson ’88 has retired to his Texas Association of Journalism Edu- De Sosto School District since Aug. of
western as the head men’s and women’s family farm in McPherson after 20 cators with the Edith Fox King Award 2018.
golf coach. years of teaching interrelated students in for distinguished contribution to Texas
Sean Miller ’04 has been named
Wichita. journalism education. Larsen’s Cinco
Rick Hathaway ’79 was a featured principal energy engineer for Integrated
Ranch High School journalism students
speaker at the Cowley County His- 1990s in Katy ISD have won the Texas Aca-
Consulting Engineers in Wichita.
torical Society Museum. He discussed Mary Shearn ’06 is celebrating 10
Kent Lundy ’90 graduated from Wes- demic UIL Journalism Team District
prehistoric Kansas and gave a brief years with Wesley Medical Center in
ley Seminary in Washington, D.C., on Championship eight of the last 10 years,
overview of events that shaped the Wichita. She is an ASCP-certified med-
May 13, 2019, with a doctor of ministry and advanced to win 16 individu-
history of the 34th state. ical laboratory scientist who exclusively
degree. The title of his project paper al medals at UIL Regional and State
1980s was “Held Together and Sent Out in competition (including a State News works in the microbiology laboratory.
Jim Robinson ’80 was inducted into Grace: The Interplay Between Preve- Writing champion) since 2010. Larsen Nick Gronseth ’07 recently completed
the National Center for State Courts’ nient Grace and Evangelism.” He is has advised the County Line print mag- certification to become a Paraopto-
Warren E. Burger Society on Nov. 15, currently serving as the senior pastor at azine and online student media as well metric. As a CPO, he will continue to
2018. Robinson is a senior partner at Churubusco United Methodist Church as the Panorama yearbook at the school assist patients at Family Vision Center in
Hite, Fanning, & Honeyman in Wichi- in Indiana. Kent also serves as an Air of 3,200+ students since 2006. His stu- Carrington, N.D.
ta. He has devoted himself to improving National Guard Chaplain with the 181st dent publications have been recognized
Kelly Rowe ’07/’08 has accepted a
and defending the judicial system. Intelligence Wing in Terre Haute, Ind. each year with Award of Distinguished
kindergarten teaching position at Sacred
Amanda (Callison) Porter ’91 has Merit ratings by the Texas Interscholas-
Kristin Hutchison ’81 has been Heart Catholic School in Arkansas City.
been honored with the 2020 Kan- tic League Press Conference.
appointed by Gov. Laura Kelly to fill D’Andre Foster ’07 is serving as an
the district court vacancy in the 13th sas National Education Association Kyle Woodrow ’99 has accepted the
advisor for the National Association of
Judicial District. (KNEA) Human and Civil Rights chief development officer position at
Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) at
Award. Seward County Community College in
Steve Hobus ’81/’88 completed his Frederick A. Douglass High School in
Paul McDonald ’91 has recently been Liberal.
doctorate in educational leadership from Oklahoma City, Okla. This is the first
Grand Canyon University and defended appointed as Area Commodore for Mick Shaffer ’99 has been named the high school in the country to form a
his dissertation “Effectiveness of Drug Sea Scouts. In this new volunteer role, sports director at KSHB-TV in Kansas NABCJ chapter.
Prevention Strategies: Perspectives of he will be promoting Sea Scouting in City.
Hayley (Holthus) Stolzle ’07 is the
High School Administrators in South- Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa. 2000s new resilience program director for
ern California” in May of 2020. Sea Scouting is a part of the Boy Scouts
Leah (Brant) Monigold ’01 has Turning Point and the University of
of America and focuses on providing
Tara Gray ’81 is celebrating the 15th moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., and is Kansas Health System in Kansas City.
practical maritime skills with scouting
anniversary edition of her book Publish & now the director of operations at City She oversees an evidence-based
values.
Florish: Become a Prolific Scholar. Her book Wide of Oklahoma. program for combating burnout and
has been printed every five years since Diane Musson ’92 has accepted a improving the resilience skills of
position to teach middle school English Gloria Tham-Haines ’02 continues
2005. It aims to assist writers in tripling healthcare professionals, area school-
at Hendersonville Christian Academy in as an adjunct professor of class piano at
productivity, writing prose that is clearer, staff, and other organizations within the
Hendersonville, Tenn. She will also lead Oklahoma Baptist University. She is a
better organized, and more compelling community at large.
upper school choirs and assist in leading Trust-Based Relational Intervention(R)
so they can be publish in better journals Nicole Guthrie ’07 married Kristen
special programs. Practitioner, after completing her train-
and get more grants. Tara was inducted Stegville on June 20, 2020.
ing with the Karyn Purvis Institute of
into the Southwestern College Scholars Phil Moorhouse ’92 was one of 15 Child Development, Texas Christian Bryant Andrews ’08/’09 has
Hall of Fame in 2018. teachers nationwide selected for the University on Sept. 27, 2019. Gloria accepted a position teaching science in
Bob Juden ’84 was recognized by National Oceanic and Atmospheric presented at two national conferences
Administration’s Teacher at Sea pro- the Millwood School District in Okla-
Cowley College for his dedication and on Trust-Based Relational Interven- homa City, Okla. He is the head coach
exemplary work while on the Board gram. Phil spent three weeks aboard the tion(R) Tools for the Trauma-Informed
NOAAS Oscar Dyson off the coast of for the high school and middle school
of Trustees. There were numerous Piano Studio in Spokane, Wash., and boys track teams and the assistant coach
accomplishments during his tenure on the Aleutian Islands conducting Fisher- Lombard, Ill., and she was awarded
ies and Oceanography Coordinated for the high school boys basketball team.
the Board, such as the creation of the Teacher of Distinction 2019 by the
Sumner Campus in Wellington and Investigations. He was also part of a Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada. Bo Webster ’08/’14 has accepted a
the improvements made on the main team of high school science teachers Gloria was also awarded the Teacher position as a financial sales advisor at
campus in Arkansas City and other working with the Chesapeake Bay Enrichment Grant by the Music Teach- BBCA in Austin, Texas.
Cowley College Centers in Winfield, Foundation to conduct research on the ers National Association Foundation Tommy Castor ’08/’10 and a business
Mulvane, and Wichita. water quality and health of biological to defray the costs associated with her partner have founded AMP Digital
species in the Chesapeake Bay. TBRI(R) Practitioner training. Innovations. This digital media and
Brad Smith ’84 has retired from
Labette County High School after 25 Steve Schneider ’92 has become Joni (Leeper) Rankin ’02/’04 and marketing firm will serve Wichita and
years of teaching and coaching boys president-elect for the Kansas Bowling her husband, former campus minister the surrounding areas.
basketball in Altamont. He led the team Proprietor’s Association. Stephen Rankin, have co-founded the Abbey (Lowry) Elliott ’08 has
to 289 wins and five state tournament Robert “Don” Gifford ’93 was Spiritual Maturity Project with friends. accepted the national senior manager of
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Alumni Notes continued from page 9
simulation position at Purdue University occupational therapist position at USD torate in business administration from Michelle Schoon ’14 was named to the
Global. 418 in McPherson. Capella University in May 2020. Dr Wil- Wichita Business Journal’s list of Woman
Brandon Hessing ’08 was honored as Leonard Momeny ’09 recently co- liams authored a book titled The Promise is Who Lead in Education. Michelle serves
Outstanding College Employee by Met- Still Valid. His book centers around God’s as the vice president of academic affairs at
wrote an article for Aviation Digest, “The
ropolitan Community College Longview promises that are actively working in the Cowley College.
Army, NASA, and their Shared DNA in
in Kansas City, Mo. He serves in the Space Exploration.” It explores the shared life of believers. Robbi (Lee) Moore ’14 has accepted an
enrollment center. history between the Army and NASA. Monique Garcia ’16 has been appoint- expansion executive position at Profitable
ed to the Court of Appeals Nominating Practice Corp.
Kaci (Groom) Lockyear ’08 has been Nick Mondero ’09 joined Hattan and
named the 2021 Janet Sims Memorial Mondero Family Eye Care in Hays as an Commission by Gov. Laura Kelly. She Tony Crouch ’14 has been named the
Teacher of the Year by the Kansas Foun- optometrist. is serving as the public member for the vice president for finance and chief finan-
dation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Fourth Congressional District and is the cial officer at Southwestern College. Tony
Rebecca (Richmond) Young ’09 has director of community relations at the
This award recognizes teachers who instill has served at four different institutions,
accepted a promotion with Heartland Kansas Health Foundation.
passion for learning about agriculture most recently at Seminole State College in
Hospice. She is now the mobile clini-
within their students. Randi Dierksen ’11 married Derek Oklahoma.
cal lead Nurse Practitioner for the West
Meg (Mojica) Calvin ’08 has written Division covering Missouri, Kansas, Brenner on October 3, 2020. Daniel Sherron ’15/’17 was
a book titled I Am My Own Sanctuary: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and Josh Plummer ’11/’12 accepted a recognized as a National Center for
How a Recovering Holy-Roller Found Heal- California. territory sales manager position for American Indian Enterprise Development
ing and Power. Ecolab in San Diego, Calif. (NCAIED) 2019 Native American 40
Robbie DeLong ’09 has been named Under 40.
Nicole (Pierce) Yarnell ’09 has ac- the Winfield police chief. He has 15-plus Justin Williams ’11 and Anjaih
cepted a fifth grade teaching position at years of experience in emergency response Clemons ’11/’13 were married on June James Driscoll ’15 graduated with a
Mulvane Grade School. management, patrol, investigations, and 6, 2020, on the 77 Steps. master in leadership from Southwestern
tactical operations. College on May 10, 2020.
Shelley Soldan ’08 married Jason Schly- Bobby Kindle ’11 has been named the
er on Aug. 8, 2019. Tabatha (McMullen) Rosproy ’09 has director of quality for Excel Industries Whit (Slayton) Rogers ’15 graduated
in Newton. In this role, he will provide with a master in business administration
Susan Loveall ’08 has accepted the been named 2020 National Teacher of
from Southwestern College on May 10,
assistant professor of special education the Year. As the National Teacher of the strategic and tactical leadership for the
2020.
and communication disorders position at Year she will step away from her teach- manufacturing quality team.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. ing duties and serve as a spokeswoman Brandi Young ’16/’17 is the box office
Isaac ’11 and Anna (Stevens) ’11/’13
and advocate for the teaching profession. manager/bookkeeper at the Corn Stock
Trisha Roudybush ’08 has been select- Chua have moved to Wellington where
Tabatha is the first-ever preschool teacher Theatre in Peoria, Ill.
ed to perform at the Rose Bowl Parade Isaac is the new pastor at Wellington First
to win National Teacher of the Year United Methodist Church. Cierra Ross ’16 and Shirley (Jones)
as part of a 200-piece marching band
made up of band directors from across the 2010s Alissa Sheppard ’12 graduated with a
Sigmon ’16/’17 founded Expressuns
United States. Tanning Company. Expressuns is a mo-
Lyndsie Oathout ’10/’14 has accepted a master in leadership from Southwestern
bile tanning salon in the Dallas area that
Kayla (Tibbs) Dingus ’09 has position with Haysville Middle school as a College on May 10, 2020.
services clients inside the comfort of their
accepted a position as a seventh grade seventh grade science teacher. Jordan Lytton ’12 has been named the own home.
math teacher at Shawnee Middle School Sasidi Flores ’10/’15 was recently general manager of the Winfield Coun-
in Oklahoma. Brenna Truhe ’16 has been announced
promoted to senior operations manager at try Club.
as the new technical services manager at
Andrew Manley ’09 has been named CAMP Systems International. Brady May ’13 has been promoted to Wheat Law Library. She was previously
the vice president and chief financial offi- Aaron ’11 and Rene (Schwan) ’10 the head track coach for McAlester Public the librarian at the Kansas Supreme Court
cer at First Bank Kansas in Salina. Duell moved to Cheney where Aaron is School in McAlester, Okla. Law Library.
Gio Garcia ’09 married Shelby Todd on the pastor at Cheney United Methodist Daina Elliott ’14 graduated with a Daniel Reffner ’16 is serving as an asso-
Sept. 21, 2019, in Kansas City. Church. master in business administration from ciate pastor at Aldersgate United Method-
Katy (Raybern) ’09 has accepted an Byron Williams ’10 earned his doc- Southwestern College on May 10, 2020. ist Church in Wichita.
Academic Achievements
Alice Bendinelli, associate professor of United States; Freeman, A.J. & Negley, J.H.
English, published an essay in a scholarly (March 6-7). Self Talk: Does positive and
book about Life of Pi authored by Yann negative talk affect competitive performance?
Martel. The title of Dr. Bendinelli’s essay is [Poster presentation].
“Regarding Others: Ethical Human-An-
imal Encounters in Life of Pi.” The book Dawn Pleas, vice president for retention
is Critical Insights: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, and student success, has been elected to
edited by A. Bogar and R.S. Szigethy, serve a third term as an Alumni Board
Salem Press (2020). Member for the Executive Doctorate in
Chris Duszka, assistant professor of Higher Education Leadership Program
criminal justice, conducted a survey on which is a part of the University of Penn-
sylvania’s Graduate School of Education.
registered sex offenders in Florida. The
survey consists of 968 respondents and it Additionally, this spring Pleas served as a Rich academic exploration
Students, faculty, and staff took a short field trip to tour Marland Mansion in Ponca City,
assessed their attitudes towards and com- University-wide Quality Enhancement
Okla., as part of the social sciences honors course, Money. This course gives students an
pliance with SORN policies. Plan Specialist on the Accreditation Team
opportunity to explore ideas from a multitude of academic areas: history, political science,
for Eastern Mennonite University. Pleas
Wendy Mohler-Seib ’01, director of leadership, philosophy, religion, and psychology.
faith formation for youth and young also was the featured speaker for the
adults for Institute for Discipleship, and School Eve Fireworks Celebration held Stephen Woodburn, professor of his- was completed while Woodburn was on
Cheryl Rude, professor leadership on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the night
tory, published “The Danilevskii Prob- sabbatical in Fall 2020.
studies, were published in the December before spring classes began.
lem” in the Russian journal Tetrady po
2020 Journal of Youth Ministry. The article David Youland, assistant professor of
Constance Sorrentino, friend of SC, Konservatizmu (October 2020), a special
title is “Wesleyan Band Meetings and the business, authored the book Driving Or-
has coauthored an article “Making volun- almanac devoted to Nikolai Danilevskii ganic Business Growth: Actionable Strategies
Formation of College Leaders.” (1822-1885). Woodburn was invited to
teer work visible: supplementary measures for Smart Innovation (self-published) and
Jacob Negley, assistant professor for of work in labor force statistics.”Her ar- contribute an article to this collection as academic anthology, Readings in Qualita-
psychology, contributed to a presenta- ticle was published as part of the Monthly the translator of the first English versions tive Market Research: Practical Approaches for
tion as part of the Great Plains Students’ Labor Review for the U.S. Bureau of Labor of Danilevskii’s Russia and Europe (2013) Managers (Preliminary edition) Cognella
Psychology Convention, St. Joseph, Mo., Statistics. and Woe to the Victors! (2014). The project Academic Press.
10 SPRING 2021 •Alumni Notes Spring 2019 - Fall 2020
Jasmine Zhao ’16 married Curtis John- Quinlan Stein ’19 has accepted a new
son in April of 2019. position as digital development officer at
Luke Nicolay ’16 has accepted a position the Kansas State University Foundation.
as the director of worship and music at Tabeth Mazunga ’18 has accepted
Faith Lutheran Church in Chico, Calif. the position of hotel account manger at
Nolan Smith ’16 married Aubree Bur- FLEETCOR in Wichita.
khart Aug. 29, 2020, at St. Michael’s Cath- Uly Cisneros ’18 became licensed with
olic Church in Mulvane. The wedding Series 65 in the summer of 2019 as an
party included Tyler Stafford ’17. associate with Personal Capital and was
Maddi Stuart ’16 married Cade Pfleider promoted to financial advisor in January
on Sept 19, 2020, in Thomas, Okla. The of 2020.
wedding party included Jenn Myers ’17 William Montgomery ’18 moved to
and Kenzi Taylor ’17. Grand Rapids, Mich., and is working at
Andrew Landrum ’17 graduated with a part-time youth minister and part-time
a master in business administration from assistant program directors at the Salvation
Southwestern College on May 10, 2020. Army.
Ashleigh Hollis ’18/’19 has accepted the Brandon Poche ’19 graduated with a
director of annual giving position at Bethel master in business administration from
College in Newton. Southwestern College on May 10, 2020.
Jenn Myers ’17 graduated with a master Carvontez Gates ’19 graduated with
in education degree from Southwest- a master in business administration from
ern Oklahoma State University. She has Southwestern College on May 10, 2020.
accepted a position with Mustang Public Chase Carr ’19 graduated with a master
Schools in Mustang, Okla. as a support in business administration from South-
school psychometrist. western College on May 10, 2020. Builder babies clockwise from upper left:
Julianna Smarsh ’17 married William Bryson Barrett ’19 married Alexis Ru- Penelope Isabella Sianuqui, Kate Morris
Steiner on Sept. 28, 2019. ger on Aug. 24 2019 in Celina, Texas. Wilke, Heidi Nichole Lewis and Sidney
LaRue Winn.
Kenzi Taylor ’17 graduated with a Cameron Hunt ’19 has received a three-
doctorate in physical therapy in 2019 from year contract extension to play basketball
Hardin-Simmons University and is now a for Wuerzburg in Germany. A daughter, Sylvie Mae, born May 3, A son, Hank Landry, born Aug. 30,
physical therapist at Ignite Physical Thera- Deardin Kelley ’19 has been hired as the 2019, to Jonathan ’00 and Melissa 2019, to Katie (Allender) ’09 and
py and Sports Rehab in Alva, Okla. assistant volleyball coach at Labette Com- (Strauss) ’02 Conard. Aaron Ford.
RanRan Jiang ’18 graduated with a munity College in Parsons.
A daughter, Avery Clare, born Jan. A son, Tucker Andrew, born
master in early childhood education from John Lehnherr ’19 has been promoted 27, 2020, to Tracy Crockett ’02 and May 7, 2020, to Jess ’10 and Katy
Southwestern College on May 10, 2020. to captain and is now in command of the Jon Statton. (Raybern) ’09 Maddox.
Tomunci Whitfield ’18/’19 has been Kansas Highway Patrol’s Troop G, which
added to the Flying Aces roster as a oversees traffic law enforcement on the A son, Cooper Allen, born Jan. 18, A son, Ronald Steven “RJ”, born
defensive back. The Flying Aces is the Kansas Turnpike. 2019, to Brian ’04/’16 and Caitlin Sept. 10, 2019, to Greg ’10 and Ann
only professional indoor football team in Carr. (Weese) ’09 Jeffers.
Kim Zant ’19 has accepted the vice
Oklahoma. Spring 2019 was their inaugu- president for academic affairs position at A daughter, Eleanora “Nora” Faith, A daughter, Amelia Marie, born Oct.
ral season. Cloud County Community College in born Sept. 18, 2019, to Joe ’05/’07 31, 2019, to Stuart ’10 and Rebecca
Bryant Belden ’18 married Mariah Concordia. She was most recently the and Brae (Johnson) ’07/’09 Wood. Mann.
Patillo ’18 on Jan. 3, 2020, at Distillery career pathways manager at Grossmont/
A daughter, Jane “Janey” Lynne, A daughter, Rylann Mackenzie, born
244 in Wichita. Cuyamaca Community College District in
born Sept. 23, 2019, to Caleb ’07 and Dec. 3, 2019, to Krystal Tyree ’10.
Jacob Sigmon ’18 and Shirley Jones El Cajun, Calif.
Leah (Rankin) ’07/’08 Hartman.
A daugther, Kate Morris Wilke, born
’16/’17 were married on Feb. 1, 2020, at 2020s
the Springs in Aubery, Texas. The wed- A son, Demias Hakeem, born Nov. June 25, 2020, to Julie ’09 ’11 ’18 and
Curtis Rylant ’20 and Tessa Castor 1, 2019, to D’Andre ’07 and Krystle Emilee Wilke.
ding party included Ricky Higuera ’17, ’20 were married on May 23, 2020, at
Braden Langston ’17, Zack McDow- (Robinson) ’07 Foster.
the Stone Hill Barn in Augusta. The A son, Brecken Cody, born May 8,
ell ’15, Delaney Osborne ’18, Cierra wedding party included Abby Bertholf A son, Lionel Aiden, born June 19, 2019, to Lindsey (Knak) ’10 and
Ross ’16, Connor Seaba ’15, Kacey ’20, Tommy Castor ’08/’10, and Zach 2019, to Jenna (Swisher) ’07 and Mason Keck.
Stout ’16, and Eric Walker ’15. Castor ’12. Tessa has accepted the social Hernan Nunez.
A daughter, Phoebe, born April
Jersey Boydstun-Larson ’18 has ac- media and communications coordinator
A daughter, Heidi Nichole, born Aug. 16, 2019, to Isaac ’11 and Anna
cepted a position as a process technician at position at the Better Business Bureau of
2, 2020, to Kyle ’07/’08 and Lauren (Stevens) ’11/’13 Chua.
Rubbermaid in Winfield. Central Oklahoma.
(Pettey) ’08 Lewis.
A daughter, Adrianne Sarah Avie,
KaDarius McQueen ’18 married Hailey Jazmyne Laskey ’20 has been named
A daughter, Sidney LaRue, born Oct. born May 18, 2020, to Ashlie
Bliven ’17 on Sept. 20, 2019. the assistant coach of women’s basketball
and is a graduate student at Iowa Wesleyan 23, 2019, to Brendt ’14 and Krystal (Edwards) ’12 and Jason Dennis.
Myron Fisher ’18 has accepted the (Cole) ’08 Winn.
character coach position for the Southwest- University. A daughter, Elyne Carol, born Jan.
ern College men’s basketball team. As a Sheldon Hawthorne ’20 has accepted A son, Kai Andrew, born Oct. 30, 1, 2020, to Colton ’14 and Stacie
character coach Myron will be focused on the assistant coach position for the men’s 2019, to Mike and Erin (Gaughan) McNinch.
the development of young men, teaching and women’s tennis teams at Southwestern ’08/’09 Visitacion.
A daughter, Willow Elaine, born Feb.
them about not just winning and losing, College. A son, Leo, born March 5, 2019, to 2, 2020, to Hayley Weston ’14.
but what it takes to be a leader and a man Jacque Engelbrecht ’08 and Kristen
of integrity. A daughter, Caralee Amelia Rose,
Womack ’08.
born June 20, 2019, to Julianna
A daughter, Abigail Grace, born May (Smarsh) ’17 and William Steiner.
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6, 2019, to Anna (Macy) ’09 and
A daughter, Penelope Isabella, born
John Middleton.
March 8, 2020, to Javier ‘17 and
A daughter, Nina Danielle, born Becky (Gamez) ’17 Sianuqui.
Nov. 19, 2019, to Joey ’09 and Jessica
Kreft.
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