Tiger Notes
2023 Tiger Notes
Fall/Winter 2023
Class Notes
1960s
Mickey (Howard) Bogart ’65, Overland Park, was inducted into the Kansas Teacher Hall of Fame.
Marion Dreher ’69, Hays, was honored at the state level as the Kansas Kiwanian of the Year.
1970s
Gloria (Baus) Blackwell ’75, Hays, was inducted into the Kansas Teacher Hall of Fame.
Sue (Holloway) Boldra ’79, Hays, has retired from teaching at FHSU.
Sheryl (Hillman) Crow ’77, Hays, received the 2023 L. Anne Clyde Memorial Research Award.
Neal Schmeidler ’70, Wichita, was recently hired as a Managing Consultant with Guidehouse, Inc. after retiring from the USDA.
1980s
David Anderson ’88, WaKeeney, was recently reappointed to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board by Governor Laura Kelly.
Sandra (Hathaway) Benoit ’82, Damar, was seated as one of 12 directors for Sunflower Electric Power Corporation.
Marcy (Andrews) Beougher ’88, ’93, Quinter, received the Outstanding Faculty Service Award for FHSU’s College of Health and Behavioral Science.
Melody (Conaway) Brucker ’86, Melvin, Ill., was recently promoted to Vice President of Operations with Comcast.
Lisa (Billips) Colwell ’81, ’92, Hays, has retired from teaching at FHSU.
Julie (Hutchinson) Deterding ’82, ’83, Wichita, was recently added as a member to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Michael Drees ’84, Hays, was honored with their Kiwanis Legion of Honor for 30 years of membership.
Dawn (Lovewell) Gabel ’89, ’97, Hays, was recognized and awarded the Putnam Award for her contributions to the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation.
Lori (Broetzmann) Hertel ’82, ’89, Hays, was acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional in the field of Psychology by The Inner Circle.
Walter Hill ’80, Hays, recently announced his retirement from the High Plains Mental Health Center after serving them for 45 years.
Kevin Huser ’89, Victoria, has retired from teaching at FHSU.
Jayne (Costigan) Inlow ’88, Hays, was awarded the James W Putnam Award during Kiwanis 70th Year Anniversary Banquet.
S Todd Lamastres ’86, Coppell, Texas, retired from Ernst & Young LLP on June 30, 2023.
Debra (Wolfe) Michels ’83, Hays, was awarded the Unity Award during the Kansas Recovery Conference.
Janet (Dunn) Niederkorn ’82, Kersey, Colo., retired after 39 years of teaching consumer science at Platte Valley High School.
Michael Pressler ’81, Chicago, Ill., had recently retired from being principal after 30 years and has been recently hired as an associate with the Hazard Young Attea Associates.
Greg Rahe ’84, Emporia, will be leaving KVOE after 35 years.
Kathleen (Greif) Rome ’81, Hays, was awarded the James W Putnam Award during Kiwanis 70th year Anniversary Banquet.
Melissa (Scheetz) Romme ’89, Hays, was awarded the James W Putnam Award during Kiwanis 70th Year Anniversary Banquet.
Kimberly (Flegler) Stoppel ’89, Russell, was inducted into the Kansas Teacher Hall of Fame.
Philip Sudman ’85, Glen Rose, Texas, was named the Interim Dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Science and Mathematics.
Eddie Tomanek ’85, Topeka, retired after 36 years as a teacher for Ness City, Oskaloosa, and Seaman Public Schools.
Mari Tucker ’86, ’87, became a board member at the Heartland Community Foundation.
Robert “Bob” Wilson ’81, Parker, Colo., became the newly-elected 73rd Grand Consul with Sigma Chi Fraternity.
1990s
John Befort ’90, ’99, ’04, Ellis, recently became part of the Board of Directors with the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Joseph Blubaugh ’99, Silver Lake, was recently hired as Statehouse Bureau Chief with KPR and Kansas News Service.
Christopher (Chris) Bogenhagen ’98, ’07, Junction City, was hired as the new Interim Athletics Director for USD 475.
Deborah (Walters) Bohm ’93, Hays, was presented with the Sr. Mary J Mollison Nurse of the Year Award during Hospital Week Celebration.
Babe Breit ’96, ’01, Hays, has opened her own clinic, Breit Advanced Practice Clinic in Hays, Kansas.
Josyln (Mahin) Brungardt ’90, Hays, became a board member at the Heartland Community Foundation.
Christopher (Kris) Cooksey ’98, ’02, Lawrence, opens art exhibit at Barton Community College.
Donna (Reinert) Devlin ’92, ’06, Lincoln, Neb., was recently hired as an Assistant Professor of History and Government with Sterling College.
Stephanie (Stielow) Dickerson ’96, Paradise, had her and her family nominate for the 2023 Master Farm Family of the Year Award by the Midway District Extension Board.
Chanel Doyle ’99, Wichita, recently completed residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and will be practicing with Banner Health Center in Queen Creek, Arizona.
David Gray ’95, ’97, Lawrence, was announced as outstanding faculty member for the Department of Informatics at FHSU.
Monica (Lemuz) Hoffman ’98, Broomfield, Colo., was recently hired as the Director of Programs with Therapies for Hope.
Eric Leonard ’96, Salt Flat, Texas was announced as the next Superintendent of the High Plains Group of Parks in Colorado and New Mexico.
Tara (Kipp) Marshall ’99, ’01, Hays, received the 2023 Making Waves Award presented by National NSSLHA.
Mary (Johansen) Martin ’91, Hays, was announced as outstanding faculty member for the Department of Applied Business Studies at FHSU.
Julia (Kennedy) Munden ’92, Larned, was recently appointed to the Board of Strustees with the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation.
Angelique (Jackson) Nedved ’93, ’01, Lawrence, was recently appointed as the President and CEO with SchoolSmartKC.
Debra (Reed) Portchy ’90, Herndon, retired in June after teaching 14 years at Herndon and 19 years at Rawlins County High School for a teaching career of 33 total years.
Benjamin Postlethwait ’99, Lawrence, was recently named State Director in Kansas by the Nature Conservancy.
Brandon Prough ’93, Hays, was recently added as a member to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Jeremy Rabe ’99, ’10, Dodge City, was recently hired as the Chief Executive Officer with Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.
Deborah (Deb) (Kruse) Reed ’94, ’99, Wakeeney, was hired as a teacher with Thomas More Prep-Marian Junior High.
Ryan Ruda ’97, ’99, Holcomb, was recently announced to serve as president of two state organizations.
Troy Schulte ’94, Hays, will be the next Principal for Archie High School.
Christine (Pfannenstiel) Schumacher ’91, ’98, Hays, received the Daisy Award by HaysMed for her extraordinary patient career in the acute care unit.
Michael Schwanke ’99, Wichita, one of eight journalist heading to Europe for a two week RIAS Fellowship.
Mark Scott ’92, Winfield, was recently hired as Assistant Dean of Manufacturing and Production with WSU Tech.
Duane Shepherd ’94, Victoria, retired as the Head Coach for the FHSU Shotgun Team after 18 years.
Terry Siek ’91, ’02, Hays, was presented with the Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award during Hospital Week Celebration.
Beverly Unruh ’90, Montezuma, will be retiring on August 5, 2023 from FHSU’s Mathematics and Computer Sciences.
Tamara “Tammy” (Brooks) Wellbrock ’94, ’02, Hays, was recently hired as a Creative Service Representative with Nex-Tech Wireless.
2000s
Laura Allen ’04, Hays, was recently hired as a director with the Center for Life Experience.
Regina “Gina Lee” (Cox) Anderson ’06, Hays, was awarded the Sue and Dennis Budd Exemplary Life Award during the Kansas Recovery Conference.
James Bell ’07, ’14, Hays, was recently hired as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with The Chamber in Hays, KS.
LeAnn (Dreher) Brown ’02, WaKeeney, was announced as outstanding faculty member for the Department of Management at FHSU.
Christie (Patterson) Brungardt ’01, Council Grove, is one of the new advisory board members for the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence.
Kaley (Lyon) Conner ’09, Gorham, is one of the new advisory board members for the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence.
Matthew Cox ’06, Chesapeake, Va., was recently hired as the new Director of Trial Advocacy with Campbell Law School.
Cheri (Strohl) Dorzweiler ’03, Hays, was recently hired as an associate with Werth Wealth Management.
Matthew “Matt” Dunn ’07, Portland, Ore., was recently promoted to Associate Head Coach for Men’s Basketball with Portland State.
Teresa (Detweiler) Hartman ’04, Salina, became the first recipient of the Delker Faculty Excellence Award from the K-State University Salina Aerospace and Technology.
Kayla (Brown) Jones ’04, Gunter, Texas, was recently hired as Field Experience Coordinator with Walden University.
Seth Kastle ’05, WaKeeney, has been named one of 34 scholars who will form the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.
Jason Kegler ’09, Fort Scott, was recently approved as the President of Fort Scott Community College.
Clayton Keller ’02, Hays, was presented the 2023 Service Award for completing 20 years of service as a Software and Data Engineer.
Kalin (Lewallen) LaBarge ’07, Hays, received her certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing from the National Certification Corporation.
Amanda (Juenemann) Meagher ’04, ’22, Hays, was recently hired as the new Principal for Holy Family Catholic Elementary School.
Van Der Wege (Cross) Michelle ’07, ’16, Russell, was recently hired as the new nurse practitioner at the Heart of Kansas Larned Location.
Nathan Navack ’06, ’06, Hesston, was recently named Festival Artist for Summer Daze.
Matthew Norsworthy ’05, Midway, Ga., was recently hired as the Director of Integrated Solutions and Business Development with UPCEA.
Andrea (Glassman) Paul ’06, Hays, was presented with the Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award during Hospital Week Celebration.
Ryan Prickett ’03, ’05, Hays, received Photography Portfolio of the Year from College Sports Communicators.
Michael Saddler ’09, Colby, was announced as the next Commissioner with the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.
Rachel (Reynolds) Wentling ’00, ’12, Hays, recently resigned as Principal of Holy Family Elementary to become the new Director of Field Experience at FHSU.
Toni Williams ’09, Greenwood, Ind., was recently announced as Martin University’s new Provost/Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Benjamin Wilson ’09, Wichita, was recently elected as Managing Partner and CEO of Adams Brown.
Derek Yarmer ’07, Hays, was recently hired as Emergency Department Medical Director with Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.
2010s
Mitchell Ackerman ’14, Hays, was recently hired as the new Rehabilitation Services Department Manager with the Russell Regional Hospital.
Sharon Albrektsen ’14, Scottsdale, Ariz., had her sculpture chosen as the cover of Hidden in the Hills Artist Directory.
Rizwana Ashraf ’16, Richmond, Texas, became part of the second class of psychiatry residents with Georgia South Graduate Medical Education.
Leilei Bao ’16, Fargo, N.D., was recently hired as a Tax Associate with Widmer Roel PC.
James Beland ’19, Wolcott, Conn., was recently hired as a Chief Operating Officer with the Habitat for Humanity North Central Connecticut.
Anna (Smith) Bjerken ’14, Dodge City, was recognized as one of the 50 Kansans you should know.
Brian Blauer ’15, Twin Falls, Idaho, was recently hired as a CAD Designer with Astra LLC.
Alison Bowen ’19, Raleigh, N.C., was recently hired as a Permitting Advocate with the City of Raleigh Municipal Government.
Thatcher Brown ’18, Lincoln, started a new role as Vice President of Operations at Vista Business Group.
Anne Bryant ’13, Hays, recently opened her new business Blooming Prairie Healing Arts in downtown Hays.
Danea Buschkoetter ’19, Beloit, was hired as a Welding Instructor with Cloud County Community College.
Schuyler Coates ’10, Hays, is one of the new advisory board members for the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence.
Shayla (Morris) Cook ’11, Hoisington, was promoted to the position of Clinic Practice Administration at Clara Barton Medical Center.
Yoana Cruz ’18, Kansas City, was hired as Clerkship Coordinator with the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Tanner Davis ’16, Neodesha, will become the new Assistant Principal for Great Bend Middle School.
Sarah (Von Lintel) Dreiling ’13, ’21, Hays, received the Sigma Region 3 Nursing Excellence Recognition from Nu Zeta.
Michael Dunham ’13, Enid, Okla., was recently hired as the new Head Baseball Coach for Enid High School.
Lindsey Dinkel ’11, Larned, was recently hired as the Superintendent of Larned State Hospital.
Carrie (Hofstetter) Eighmey ’13, Moscow, Idaho, was named the 10th Head Women’s Basketball Coach in the history of the University of Idaho.
Juana Estrada-Hernandez ’18, Aurora, Colo., recently presented her solo exhibit at the Roswell Museum.
Jude Foz ’10, Hays, became a board member at the Heartland Community Foundation.
Aaron Fuller ’16, Indianola, Iowa, was recently hired as the new Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach with Central College.
Autin Gabel ’12, Hays, was presented the 2023 Service Award for Completing 15 years of service as Software Engineer Lead.
Damian Giles ’13, Kerrville, Texas, was recently hired as part of the coaching staff for FHSU’s Shotgun Team.
Scott Goodheart ’15, Pratt, was selected by the KSHSAA as the new Director of Officials.
Victoria (Guerra) Groat ’19, Battle Creek, Mich., recently received the 2023 Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Allen W. Bush Award service to athletics.
Trent Helms ’19, Norwood, N.C., was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Stanly Community College Foundation.
Daniel Hill ’16, ’22, Hays, was recently hired as the Coordinator of Residential Life with Cloud County Community College
Madison Holub ’13, Huntington, W. Va., was recently names Softball Pitching Coach with Marshall University.
Heather (Kyburz) Hosford ’14, Hesston, was recently hired as an Assistant Professor of Nursing with Bethel College.
Noelle Husmann ’15, Lawrence, was recently hired as the Marketing Communications Strategist with the KU Alumni Association.
Abigail (Morrison) Jonas ’15, Hoisington, will become the new principal for Eisenhower Elementary School.
Talia Kahra ’12, ’15, Hays, was hired as the new Women’s Head Basketball Coach for FHSU.
Jesse Kelly ’15, Decatur, Ind., was recently hired as a CT Technologist with Ohio Health.
Nicholas Klieber ’15, Marian, recently went back to Marion County as a State Trooper.
Kevin Klug ’16, Salina, recently completed residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and has entered into its Wichita Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Holly (Dreiling) Lang ’11, Hays, was hired as a Sixth-grade Teacher with Thomas More Prep-Marian.
Kimberly (Cramer) Lawson ’15, Solomon, was selected as Teacher of the Year for Bennington Pre-K.
Lamar Leon ’12, Topeka, was hired as the new Director of Human Resources with Midland Care Connection Inc.
Jerrod Lies ’19, Hays, was recently promoted to Head Coach for the FHSU Shotgun Team.
Heather (McFall) Manley ’15, Salina, was recently hired as K-2 Special Education Teacher with USD 306 Southeast of Saline.
Jonathan Mariani ’17, ’19, Topeka, was recently hired as the Head Baseball Coach for the Great Bend Bat Cats.
Jeskan McGovern ’14, Wichita, was recently hired as an X-ray and CT Technologist with West Wichita Family Physicians.
Brett Meyer ’19, ’21, Hays, recently won the men’s 1,500-meter high-performance race at the Stumptown High Performance Meet.
Nickie (Weir) Mildfeldt ’12, Clyde, was recently hired as a Precision Ag Specialist and Clay Center Location Manager with Great Plains Precision Ag.
Carmen Morales-Hernandez ’11, ’22, Hays, was recently hired as an Outpatient Bilingual Therapist with High Plains Mental Health Center.
Kori (Haberman) Ostmeyer ’16, ’18, Manhattan, was recently hired as a Speech Therapist with Clara Barton Therapy Services.
David Parchim ’13, Festus, Mo., was recently hired as Director of Emergency Management and Police Chief with Jefferson College.
Macey Pfeifer ’18, Hays, was recently hired as the new Executive Director with First Call for Help.
Sherry (Zweifel) Pruter ’10, Great Bend, was recently hired as the New Principal and School Administrator with Central Kansas Christian Academy.
Caraoe Reed ’10, Kennedale, Texas, was recently promoted to Human Resources Director with the Humane Society of North Texas.
Alaethea Remmers ’17, ’19, Saint Paul, Neb., was honored as the 2023 Emerging Educator of the Year at the Hasting Public Schools Foundation Hoopla Event.
Stephanie Rizo ’13, Fortworth, Texas, was recently hired as an Enterprise Sales Engineer with Rubrik, Inc.
Falynn (Wasinger) Rogers ’15, ’17, Victoria, received the Outstanding Staff Member Award for FHSU’s College of Health and Behavioral Science.
Simone (Dockers) Russell ’16, ’19, Cunningham, was recently hired as 5th Grade Teacher with USD 438.
Channing RutherFord ’16, Hays, was recently introduced into the Hays Fire Department as a new firefighter.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Sekavec ’13, Monument, Colo., was recently inducted into Marquis Who’s Who.
Bryce Shafer ’15, Manteno, Ill., was recently promoted to Head Athletic Director as well as Head Baseball Coach with Kankakee Community College.
Ulises Silvestre-Alaniz ’18, Hutchinson, was hired as an IT Technician for the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Colby Skelton ’15, Rogers, Ark., was recently hired as a Global Supply Planning Manager with Traeger, Inc.
Christina Smith ’14, Wichita, was named Employee of the Month for September with Mirror, Inc.
Christopher Stemler ’12, Topeka, was included in Marquis Who’s Who for his dedication to the field of business.
Megan (Boone) Storey-Kupersmith ’16, Louisburg, was recently hired as a teacher with USD 367.
Andrew Taylor ’18, Hays, was recently hired as an associate with Werth Wealth Management.
Emalee (Ratliff) Taylor ’19, Hays, was hired as a Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Teacher with Thomas More Prep-Marian.
Bisnette (Smith) Tonja ’16, ’21, Downs, was hired as an Early Childhood Education Instructor with Cloud County Community College.
Rystal (Hoeme) Waldman ’15, Hays, recently became dually certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in both Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric/Adolescent care.
Holly Weiss ’14, ’16, Prairie Village, was recently hired as Assistant General Counsel with the University of Central Missouri.
Braiden Werth ’19, Hays, has recently begun seeing patients alongside Dan F. Schmidt O.D. in Hays, KS.
Michael Wright ’13, Liberal, was recently hired as the first Soccer Assistant with Seward County Community College.
Stefani Yeager ’11, Hays, was recently hired at Golden Plains Credit Union and was featured on Young Professionals on The Chamber Newsletter.
Greg Yochum ’15, Kearney, Neb., was recently hired as an Art Teacher as well as the 8th grade class sponsor with Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools.
Landon Younger ’18, Ellis, recently completed Medical School at Kansas City University and has entered residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
2020s
Dylan Anderson ’22, Leonardville, recently completed the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy.
Chantal Armenta ’20, Maize, will be teaching at Maize South High School This upcoming school year.
Amanda Benson-Davis ’22, Kansas City, was recently hired as an Accountant with Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP
Baley Doggett ’20, St John, was recently hired as the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent with 21 Central District Extension.
Adam Emerson ’21, Hays, recently completed the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy.
Sean Engler ’21, Wichita, was recently hired as an Instructor of Graphic Design with Sterling College.
Meriah Escarcega ’20, Hays, was recently hired as an Outpatient Bilingual Therapist with High Plains Mental Health Center.
Brooke (Forinash) Gaughan ’20, Hays, was recently hired as the Director for Sales and Catering with Hotel 1928.
Dillion Gipson ’21, Garden City, was recently hired as the Branch Manager and a Commercial Loan Officer with the Bank of the Plains located in Lakin.
Jaylinn (Pfeifer) Good ’20, Oklahoma City, Okla., started a new role as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative with Kowa Pharmaceuticals America
Valerie (Surles) Hare ’20, Hubert, N.C., was recently promoted to Content and Website Specialist with TokenEX.
Abigail (Young ) Hirsch ’20, ’22, Hays, was recently hired as Band Director with Abilene High School.
Bryson Homman ’21, Kansas City, Mo., recently got promoted to Director of Interior Design with Goldberg Group Architects.
Veronica (Parker) Ingram ’20, ’21, Dacula, Ga., recently released her new book “Hey, I’ve Got Something To Say”.
Cristina Jimenez ’21, Dodge City, is one of the new advisory board members for the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence.
Aryus Jones ’21, Junction City, was hired as the new Wrestling Coach with JCHS and will also be teaching in the special education department.
Kimberly Lofing ’23, ’23, Poala, was recently hired as a Third Grade Teacher with USD 367
Marshall Malmberg ’21, Alexandria, Va., started a new role as a Instuctional Systems Specialist with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
Abby (Friggeri) Onelio ’21, Arkansas City, was recently hired as a Spanish teacher for Junior High and High school.
Kreen Parr ’22, Macksville, recently completed the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy.
Katie Peterson ’23, Fremont, Neb., currently has her exhibition on display at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery.
Katie Peterson ’23, Fremont, Neb., was recently hired as an Assistant Professor of Art and Design with Sterling College.
Thomas Powell ’20, Hays, the new Robbins Banking Institute Director at FHSU and the Board President of Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Conor Reilly ’21, Hutchinson, was hired as the new Women’s Basketball Coach and will also be teaching Social Studies with JCHS.
Jennifer (Messer) Roe ’20, Augusta, was recently hired as an Organizational Development Manager with Hampel Oil Distributors Inc.
Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte ’20, Wichita, was hired to Lead First Year Programs with Wichita State University.
Ryan Stanley ’22, Hays, received the 2022-23 Ken B Jones Award presented by Summit Pointe Financial Group.
Miles Stauffer ’20, Minneapolis, Minn., recently had his artwork on display with the Prairie Arts Center Open House.
Anniston Weber ’21, Hays, is one of the new advisory board members for the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence.
Matthew Wendelberger ’20, Maryville, Mo., was recently hired as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with Northwest Missouri State University
Caden Whetzel ’22, Ellsworth, recently completed the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy.
Marcus Willey ’21, ’23, Abilene, was recently hired as the new Head Coach for Men and Women’s Golf with Southwestern College.
Brandon Wolfe ’20, Independence, Mo., was recently promoted to IT Service Desk Technician with the Kansas City Chiefs
Cole Zebley ’23, Hays, was recently introduced into The Hays Fire Department as a new firefighter.
In Memoriam
1940s
Dorothy “Dottie” (Harris) Kraus ’47, Omaha, Neb., May 20, 2023
1950s
Wauneta (Cunningham) Benton ’59, Spring Hill, Tenn., Aug. 2023
Paul Blomquist ’54, Clarkston, Mich., March 19, 2023
Quentin Bogart ’55, ’56, Mesa, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022
Harriet (Keplinger) Bring ’50, Ogden, Utah, June 24, 2023
Doris (Thompson) Chipman ’55, ’58, Denton, Texas, Jan. 15, 2023
Ronald Combs ’59, ’60, ’66, Georgetown, Texas, Aug. 29, 2023
Luanna (Lebsack) French ’51, Wichita, July 20, 2023
Mary “Joan” (Johnson) Gallion ’53, Grinnell, April 29, 2023
Carol “C.R.” Hornbaker ’52, Bel Aire, July 21, 2019
Ross Johnson ’56, ’57, Bella Vista, Ark., April 20, 2023
William “Bill” Keener ’52, ’66, Manhattan, July 11, 2023
Richard Kidwell ’56, Fullerton, Calif., March 12, 2023
Ray Newton ’57, Prescott, Ariz., April 10, 2023
LaFaun “Fauny” (Foreman) Nuchols ’54, Torrance, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023
Lawrence Parson ’56, ’59, Westminster, Colo., April 17, 2022
Robert “Bob” Sandmeyer ’56, Fayetteville, Ark., Aug. 31, 2023
Ralph Shrauner ’51, Edmond, Okla., Aug. 13, 2023
Dwight Snay ’56, Thomas, Okla., March 19, 2020
Freida (Hofaker) States ’59, ’68, Logan, Aug. 17, 2023
Jerry Sutton ’59, Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 16, 2022
Robert Swanson ’53, Brookings, S.D., July 5, 2023
John Tomlinson ’52, ’53, Joplin, Mo., Sept. 3, 2023
Ralph Walker ’59, Shawnee Mission, Oct. 29, 2022
James Weber ’57, ’64, Lake Dallas, Texas, Oct. 26, 2021
James Woods ’58, ’69, Chanute, Oct. 12, 2021
Dwight York ’52, Oakley, June 20, 2023
1960s
Larry “Keith” Anderson ’61, ’62, Salina, Aug. 6, 2023
Francis Begnoche ’69, ’71, Olathe, July 26, 2023
David Bond ’69, ’70, Abilene, Aug. 1, 2023
Anna (Heth) Brown ’65, Quinter, April 20, 2023
D Leonard Brown ’65, Russell, Sept. 6, 2023
Constance “Connie” (Shean) Burkhart ’68, Spearville, Aug. 23, 2023
Thomas Clarkson ’67, Olathe, Dec. 8, 2021
Lawrence “Larry” Curl ’69, Bridgeton, Mo., Oct. 3, 2022
Larry Dreiling ’65, Cottage Grove, Ore., June 6, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Folsom ’69, Colorado Spring, Colo., April 25, 2023
Eldon “John” Friesen ’69, Basehor, June 22, 2023
Norman “Norm” Gentzler ’60, Overland Park, July 4, 2023
Warren “Wally” Grantham ’62, Medina, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2023
Estella (Carper) Harold ’68, ’73, Norton, July 11, 2023
Betty (Veverka) Harper ’65, Eau Claire, Wis., June 8, 2023
Jeanette (Zechmeister) Hilgers ’62, San Diego, Calif., Aug. 14, 2023
Ronald “Ron” Hilgers ’62, San Diego, Calif., March 13, 2020
Byron Hill ’65, ’68, Dodge City, April 27, 2023
Craig Hubert ’60, ’63, Pheonix, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2019
Marvin Jeffers ’63, ’64, Lincoln, May 10, 2023
Delbert Kidwell ’64, ’68, Hutchinson, Sept. 2, 2023
Monte Lareau ’67, Edmond, Okla., Aug. 2, 2022
Howard Lindberg ’67, Great Bend, Aug. 8, 2023
William “Carlos” Lopez ’63, Clarkesville, Ga., April 12, 2023
Gary Manweiler ’64, Hot Springs Village, Ark., March 6, 2023
Roberta (Hecox) Mason ’63, Sutton, Alaska, May 24, 2022
Eleanor (Jeffus) Matal ’64, Woodland, Calif., Oct. 31, 2022
Dixie (Taddiken) Mauch ’66, Franklin, Neb., Sept. 6, 2023
Wanda (Meier) Miller ’69, ’73, Hays, Aug. 17, 2023
Kathleen “Kay” (Klink) Montgomery ’63, Gillette, Wyo., Aug. 15, 2023
John Murray ’64, Garland, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022
Kenneth Price ’67, Arkansas City, July 16, 2022
Lawrence “Mac” Reed ’64, Hays, June 2, 2023
Stanton Richardson ’63, Wadsworth, Ohio, 2023
Gerald Riley ’61, Dighton, July 22, 2023
Larry Roberts ’64, Liberty, Mo., March 9, 2023
Marjorie Rome ’62, ’67, Victoria, May 1, 2023
Gary Romeiser ’62, ’69, Hartford, July 24, 2023
Terry Schonlaw ’65, Topeka, April 12, 2023
David Stamey ’67, Murphy, Texas, Dec. 24, 2021
Delbert Stout ’67, Williamsburg, Va., June 2, 2023
Martha (Pittman) Thompson ’64, Holcomb, June 7, 2023
Roy Thornburg ’61, Utica, June 7, 2023
Patty (Keeley) Vratil ’66, Great Bend, Aug. 31, 2023
Yvonne (Betlach) Wittreich ’67, ’69, Fort Collins, Colo., March 9, 2022
Larry Zavesky ’67, Huron, S.D., Aug. 3, 2022
Herbert “Herb” Zook ’60, Hesston, May 4, 2023
1970s
Ann Maria “Trena” (Abrams) Ansell ’75, ’78, Topeka, July 11, 2023
Jack Anspach ’74, Lawrence, Dec. 20, 2019
Margaret (Bellinger) Bair ’71, Tampa, Fla., June 30, 2019
Irl Brassfield ’72, Bogue, April 6, 2023
Kent Bratton ’70, Cape Girardeau, Mo., April 27, 2023
Elmer Cochran ’71, Burden, July 6, 2023
Larry DeGarmo ’73, Olathe, Feb. 21, 2021
Ron Diehl ’79, ’80, ’91, Hays, June 4, 2023
George Dresie ’79, Salina, June 18, 2023
Terry Ellsworth ’72, Olathe, April 9, 2023
Larry Fradd ’79, Aurora, NEB., Sept. 4, 2023
Mary (Lampe) Gleason ’74, Ulysses, June 25, 2023
Charles Gwinner ’70, Wharton, Texas, Aug. 8, 2023
Ronald “Ron” Haselhorst ’79, Palatine, Ill., May 2, 2023
Ruth (Richert) Heinrichs ’77, Hesston, Aug. 20, 2023
Dale Hill ’76, Lawton, Okla., July 27, 2020
Linda Hiser ’70, Guymon, Okla., Nov. 3, 2020
Layton Hooper ’72, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2020
Christine (Folmnsbee) Hudson ’71, McPherson, May 17, 2023
William “Bill” Jacobs ’72, Pfeifer, April 29, 2023
David Kearney ’73, Larned, Sept. 1, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Kearney, ’77, ’90, McPherson, Aug. 15, 2022
DaVon Knackstedt ’74, ’91, ’96, Albuquerque, N.M., May 20, 2023
Dennis Koster ’73, Minneapolis, June 11, 2023
Roberta (Gilliland) Lane ’70, Larned, Sept. 1, 2023
Betty (Dutton) Lull ’70, Prairie Villag, March 22, 2023
Susan (Warner) McMullen ’73, Yerington, Nev., Feb. 9, 2021
Mary (Dale) Misegadis ’79, Great Bend, Sept. 16, 2023
Charles Mitchell ’71, Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2022
Rebecca (Stoltenberg) Perry ’76, Hill City, July 2, 2023
Arlene (Wellbrock) Pfeifer ’74, Victoria, May 3, 2023
David Rose ’74, ’74, Phillipsburg, July, 2023
Carolann (Boone) Scheve ’79, Tulsa, Okla., May 31, 2023
Delores (Hona) Schmeidler ’78, ’81, Hays, Sept. 4, 2023
Galen “Igor” Schmidt ’70, LaCrosse, July 14, 2023
Timothy Smith ’79, Goddard, May 28, 2022
Ellen “Ellen May” (Durr) Stanley ’72, ’84, Dighton, Aug. 28, 2022
Phyllis Struble ’71, Glasco, Aug. 19, 2023
Donna (Horn) Studley ’76, Speed, July 6, 2023
Arthur “Art” Wagner ’70, Owasso, Okla., July 25, 2023
Marcia “Marcy” Wagner ’73, Palco, Aug. 14, 2023
Norma (Souther) Ward ’75, Shawnee, July 9, 2020
’Charles “Chuck” Waymaster ’79, Lawrence, July 1, 2023
1980s
Barbara (Walter) Agnew ’86, Clay Center, April 6, 2023
Michael Flynn ’80, Wichita, Jan. 26, 2022
Teri (Rohla) Hart ’89, Hays, Sept. 15, 2023
Lyle Jilka ’81, Salina, April 18, 2023
Randall “Randy” Lake ’80, Jakarta, Indonesia
Mary (Votapka) Long ’87, ’91, Jennings, April 8, 2023
Donald “Don” Martin ’82, Glen Haven, Colo., July 9, 2023
Gregory “Greg” Salisbury ’85, Bennington, April 14, 2023
Mark Schmidt ’81, Solomon, Sept. 3, 2023
Roberta “Bobbi” Urban ’83, ’00, Hays, Aug. 13, 2023
Tommy Williams ’87, Amarillo, Texas, Feb. 23, 2021
Lonesa Wyatt ’88, ’90, Norton, Nov. 15, 2022
Deryl (Murphy) Wynn ’82, Ogallah, Sept. 17, 2023
1990s
Myrna (Beal) Branstetter-Schartz ’98, Great Bend, Sept. 3, 2023
Elsa Causey ’90, Clay Center, July 10, 2023
Eric Evans ’92, Gardner, June 10, 2023
Ruth (Johnson) Farmer ’91, Hugoton, June 14, 2023
Michael “Mike” Muench ’91, Hays, Aug. 14, 2023
Lea Pakkebier ’93, Shawnee, Aug. 26, 2023
Francis Soukup ’90, Claflin, May 22, 2023
2000s
Donna (Lawson) Augustine ’07, Hays, June 20, 2023
Leroy Briscoe ’04, Ledyard, Conn., Nov. 4, 2022
Casey Richardson ’09, Lakin, July 18, 2023
Cynthia Jones ’08, Derby, June 10, 2021
2010s
Jeffrey “Jeff” Baczkowski ’17, Hays, Aug. 30, 2023
Donna (Holtzman) Crockett ’17, Amoret, Mo., Aug. 9, 2023
Jessica Gean ’11, Lincoln, May 21, 2023
2020s
Jerred “Jerry” Bennett ’23, Liberal, Feb. 24, 2023
Marriages
2000s
Brandon Geist ’08, and Megan Leis ’05, May 27, 2023
Ross Russell ’08, and Simone Dockers ’16, ’19, ’22, May 25, 2019
2010s
Tyler Broeckelman ’19, and Kaylor Gottschalk ’19, June 24, 2023
Noah Bumgardner, and Shawna Serpan ’19, May 15, 2023
Joshua “Johs” Brown ’20, and Iva Foster ’19, Nov. 13, 2021
Josh Brungardt, and Elle Stein ’17, ’22, Dec. 31, 2022
Uriel Campos ’18, and Madison Klusman ’17, Nov. 5, 2022
Spencer Eberle ’20, and Jessica Geist ’15, ’19, May 27, 2023
Jason Foster ’17, and Kensen Scheel ’17, April 15, 2023
Easton Gilliland ’18, ’20, and Jade Artzer ’20, ’21, ’23, June 10, 2023
Benjamin “Ben” Lampe ’16, and Ashten Hall ’22, July 19, 2021
Nicholas “Nick” Lehmkuhl ’19, and Alexis Schamberger, June 3, 2023
Cole Siebenmorgen ’19, and Jayden Rudzik ’19, Aug. 6, 2022
Nathan Smith, and Kaylie Towles ’17, April 15, 2023
Braden Splichal ’17, and Grace Purvis ’18, July 25, 2020
Reed Tevault ’16, and Hope Portenier, Sept. 9, 2023
Jacob Welker ’17, and Tiffany McCaffrey ’19, Nov. 11, 2022
2020s
Layne Bieberle ’20, and Kaycee Steiner ’20, ’23, April 30, 2022
Clayton Brummer ’21, and Hannah Fritz ’21, Oct. 22, 2022
Braeden Corman ’21, and Sarah Simmons ’21, July 2, 2022
Steffan Dolecheck, and Halle Knigge ’22, April 22, 2023
Clay Feik, and Krysten Frickey ’21, Aug. 5, 2023
Connor Graham ’21, and Emily Collins, May 20, 2023
Isaiah Grover ’20, and Alexcia Deutscher ’20, Sept. 17, 2022
Tanner Hallagin ’21, and Natalie Oren ’21, July 1, 2023
Tyler Klaus, and Kirsten Burger ’21, ’23, July 25, 2022
Ethan Lang ’23, and Emily Schippers ’23, June 17, 2023
Trenton Marccotte, and Mallory Benortham ’22, April 22, 2023
Nicholas “Nick” Meis ’20, and Katrina “Kat” McMahon ’21, Sept. 24, 2022
Derek Pfeifer ’20, and Brooklyn Walker ’21, May 27, 2023
Mason Runyan ’22, and Killian Harper ’21, July 4, 2021
Sheldon Weber ’22, and Madeline “Maddie” Lohmeyer ’23, June 3, 2023
Births
1990s
John ’95, and Claire (Bohm) Ludes ’15, Salina, a boy, Boe John Ludes, April 2, 2022
2000s
Joshua “Josh” ’09, and Jaclynn (Ward) Dreher, Hays, a boy, James Dreher, May 10, 2022
2010s
Bader ’19, and Katie (McCabe) Abukhodiar ’21, Bazine, a girl, Najmah Bader Abukhodiar, Feb. 28, 2023
Elliot ’18, and Selam (Ball) Carlson ’18, San Antonio, TX, a boy, Tate Michael Carlson, Feb. 9, 2023
Matthew “Matt” ’11, ’13, and Kathleen (Dougherty) Cook, Hays, a girl, Thea Jane Cook, May 27, 2023
Taylor and Jessica “Jessie” (Havice) Hess ’14, ’16, Wichita, a girl, Ava Jane Hess, April 5, 2022
Trevor ’18, and Allison “Allie” (Murphy) Hickman, Lenexa, a boy, Griffin Hickman, April 2023
Brenden ’19, and Alexis “Lexi” (Summers) Ibarra ’19, Hays, a girl, Ellie Kay Ibarra, July 11, 2023
Chandler and Katelyn (Hecker) Schmidt ’16, ’21, Hays, a boy, Kohen James Schmidt, March 17, 2022
Zachary “Zach” ’16, and Elizabeth “Liz” (McDowell) Walker ’15, Tecumseh, a girl, Amelia Lynn Walker, May 3, 2023
Braiden ’19, and Mindy (Gower) Werth ’18, ’19, Hays, a girl, Kinley Lauren Werth, July 2023
Zachery “Zach” ’13, and Aubrey (McGinnis) Woolf ’16, Hays, a girl, Leighton June Woolf, Aug. 21, 2023
2020s
Brian and Frances (Swint) Eck ’21, Manhattan, a girl, Sophie Elaine Eck, Feb. 22, 2023
Brady and Shelby Mattke ’22, Ogallah, a girl, Delaney Jaye Mattke, Jan. 25, 2023
2023 Tiger Notes
Spring/Summer 2023
Class Notes
1960s
Carol (Pember) Harfmann ’67, Hays, received the Nex-Tech Wireless Businesswoman of the Year Award.
1970s
Neil Barstow ’70, North Richland Hills, Texas, was inducted into the inaugural FHSU Rodeo Hall of Fame class.
Jon Nelson ’74, Johnson, was inducted into the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
Charles “Bronc” Rumford ’74, Abbyville, earned the 2022 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Donita Barnes Contract Personnel Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also inducted into the inaugural FHSU Rodeo Hall of Fame class.
Roger Harman ’75, Hays, retired from Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, LC.
Gary Fredrickson ’77, Clay Center, retired from his private dental practice in Oberlin and Smith Center. He is now on the dental staff at Konza Community Health Center, marking 40 years of dental practice.
1980s
Christine “Chris” (Hoover) Dinkel ’80, Hays, was inducted into the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools Hall of Fame.
Thomas “Tom” Johansen ’80, ’81, Hays, was recognized for 30 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
Christina “Christy” (Norton) Gillogly ’81, ’10, Hays, was recognized for 40 years of service with HaysMed.
Kim Stewart ’81, ’88, Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
Kendall Krug ’83, Hays, member of Kansas Vision Coalition, successfully advocated for passing Kansas Senate Bill 62 to update the standards for school-administrated vision screenings.
Robert “Bob” Muirhead ’83, ’87, Hays, retired from Midwest Energy, Inc. as the vice president of Customer Service.
Curtis Hammeke ’85, ’93, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
Linda (Striggow) Haring ’85, ’02, Lincoln, was awarded her 500th career coaching victory as Sylvan-Lucas’ head volleyball coach.
Joel Fort ’88, ’89, Hays, was named the 2022 Physician Preceptor of the Year by Wichita State University College of Health Professions.
Cherri (Sager) Harms ’89, ’94, Manhattan, began a new position as the access advisor and outreach coordinator for Kansas State University.
Leo “Marty” Orth Jr, ’89, Urbandale, Iowa, retired in 2022 from Farm Bureau Financial Services after 33 years.
1990s
Lisa (Dinkel) Karlin ’90, Hays, was recognized for 30 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
Shannon (Murray) Lindsey ’90, Plainville, was recognized for 30 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
Michael “Mike” Martin ’90, Hays, received the Marketing Management Association 2022 Fall Educators’ Conference Best Paper Award.
Michelle (Becker) Terry ’90, Tecumseh, was appointed to the Kansas Board of Nursing.
Mary (Johansen) Martin ’91, Hays, received the Marketing Management Association 2022 Fall Educators’ Conference Best Paper Award.
Stephanie (Groninga) Bannister ’92, Manhattan, was hired as assistant vice president with the Center for First-generation Student Success, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
Gregory “Greg” Yost ’92, Hays, was inducted into the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
Tim Davis ’93, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Robert “Rob” Munden ’93, Larned, wrote his first novel “Peanut Butter Pickleball and Murder.”
Jerald “Jerry” Braun ’95, ’07, Hays, was named USD 489 2022-23 Master Teacher of the Year.
David “Dave” Gray ’95, ’97, Lawrence, received an FHSU Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award.
Michael “Mike” Filley ’96, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Donald “Don” Scheibler ’96, Hays, was appointed to the Law Enforcement Memorial Advisory Committee.
Kristy (Jacobs) Schlaefli ’96, ’16, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Tanya (Ochs) Smith ’96, ’06, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
2000s
Jennifer Lapka-Pfeifer ’03, Kansas City, Mo., launched the Fashion Arts Fund within the Kansas City Fashion Council.
Wesley “Wes” Rathbun ’03, ’04, Hays, received the Grow Hays Robert E. Schmidt Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Jon Tholstrup ’03, Bison, was recognized for 20 years of service with Fort Hays State University.
Brendon Boone ’06, Quinter, was elected president of the Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association.
Tavish (Marshall) Hall ’06, Harper, was named one of the “Women Who Lead: Aviation and Manufacturing” by the Wichita Business Journal.
Aaron Ladd ’09, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
2010s
Jacinta “Jacie” Hoyt ’11, Stillwater, Okla., was recognized for her intensity and relationships when coaching the Oklahoma State Women’s Basketball team.
Ernestor De La Rosa ’12, Topeka, was named the first Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Topeka.
Sean Dreiling ’12, ’14, Hays, was hired as the head basketball coach for Hays High School.
Talia (Miller) Kahrs ’12, ’15, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with Fort Hays State University and was promoted as the head women’s basketball coach for FHSU.
Caley (Onek) Love ’14, Montezuma, received the 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year Award in Gray County.
Garrett Love ’14, Montezuma, received the 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year Award in Gray County.
Kaitlyn (Dinges) Blackburn ’15, ’17, Hays, was recognized as part of the NextGen Under 30 program.
Matthew Erbert ’15, ’22, Shawnee, was hired as a senior credit analyst with OakStar Bank.
Brittney Squire ’17, Hays, was hired as marketing manager with the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau.
2020s
Ayanna Hensley ’22, Hays, was crowned Miss Kansas 2022
Friends of FHSU
Doug Philip (deceased), Hays, was inducted into the inaugural FHSU Rodeo Hall of Fame class.
In Memoriam
1940s
Evelyn (Kraus) Olson ’44, Orem, Utah, Oct. 4, 2019
Dorothy (Sproul) Stephens ’44, Selma, Calif., Nov. 19, 2022
Norma (Rowton) Daniels ’45, Dodge City, Oct. 1, 2020
Ruth (Hueftle) Lowenthal ’45, Lawrence, Aug. 14, 2020
Virginia (Lusk) Faires ’46, Andover, May 24, 2020
Arris Johnson ’46, ’60, Hays, Dec. 25, 2022
Betty (Hall) Miller ’47, Anaheim, Calif., June 23, 2021
Maxa (Rorabaugh) Read ’48, Murray, Ky., July 3, 2019
Josephine (Goodnough) Yakich ’49, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 2, 2022
1950s
Elma “Alberta” (Hueftle) Ahrens ’50, Oakley, Jan. 24, 2023
Richard “Dick” Burnett ’50, Leawood, Sept. 4, 2017
Thomas “Tom” Gatschet ’50, Hays, Dec. 9, 2022
Jim Paxson ’51, Denver, Colo., Nov. 18, 2022
Mary (Hooker) Carlson ’52, Salina, Oct. 27, 2020
Robert Loomis ’52, ’73, Wichita, Nov. 29, 2020
Ruth (Taylor) Starkey ’52, Hutchinson, March 19, 2023
Jack Anderson ’54, ’58, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Aug. 1, 2022
Willard “Bud” Peterson ’54, ’55, Groveland, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2020
Norman Stoppel ’54, Lawrence, June 23, 2020
Bonnie Streck ’54, ’62, Sun City, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2020
Joseph “Van” Charvat ’55, Denton, Texas, March 13, 2020
LouAnn (Marquardt) Fankhauser ’55, Overland Park, Jan. 25, 2023
Lynnette “Lynn” (Pearson) Guy ’55, Carrollton, Texas, Dec. 5, 2020
Bernard “Bernie” Riedl ’55, Cheney, Oct. 5, 2021
Carrol (Johnson) Walker ’55, ’79, ’87, Larned, Dec. 10, 2022
Melvin “Bud” Gardner ’56, Roseville, Calif., March 16, 2023
Viola “Vicki” (Merz) Johnson ’56, Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 28, 2023
Marvel (Mitchell) Castor ’57, ’62, Russell, Feb. 1, 2023
Maralyn (Denio) Legleiter ’57, Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 2, 2023
Jerold “Jerry” Briney ’58, Hays, Sept. 2, 2022
John “Tom” Fellers ’59, ’60, Wichita, April 2, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Hepner ’59, ’61, Broken Arrow, Okla., Dec. 23, 2022
Morris Talbert ’59, ’61, Stockton, Jan. 21, 2023
1960s
Gordon Hogan ’60, Chuluota, Fla., April 2, 2021
Ethel Peterson ’60, ’67, Dodge City, March 27, 2023
Wanda (Pounds) Conley ’61, McCook, Neb., Nov. 29, 2021
Darrell Jones ’62, ’68, Oberlin, Nov. 15, 2022
Ross Ailslieger ’64, ’65, Wichita, Nov. 12, 2022
Derril Castor ’64, ’66, Russell, Oct. 24, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Cordell ’64, El Dorado, Feb. 19, 2023
Mickey (Fisher) Jones ’64, Hutchinson, Sept. 13, 2022
Max Liby ’64, Hutchinson, Feb. 8, 2023
Gary Mulder ’65, Logan, March 16, 2023
Kenneth “Brad” Killen ’66, ’70, Manhattan, March 30, 2023
Roland Nuss ’67, Hutchinson, Oct. 12, 2022
Hazel (McCue) Pflieger ’67, Hays, Sept. 26, 2022
James “Jim” Schlaefli ’67, Downs, March 20, 2023
Marilyn (Evans) Frevert ’69, Ellsworth, March 21, 2023
Carol (Bayer) Reynolds ’69, Rush Center, Feb. 8, 2023
1970s
Terry Nuss ’70, Russell, Nov. 25, 2022
Ronald “Ron” Pflughoft ’70, Apple Valley, Calif., Sept. 11, 2022
Gary Ritter ’72, Manhattan, Oct. 19, 2020
John Gregory ’73, Wichita, Nov. 25, 2022
Otto Windholz, Jr., ’74, Houston, Texas, Dec. 24, 2022
Francis “Frank” Reichert, Jr., ’76, Belton, Mo., April 1, 2023
Margaret Allen ’78, Hays, March 24, 2023
1980s
Wanda (Lamout) Schuhs ’81, Litchfield Park, Ariz., Sept. 18, 2022
Alan Messenger ’82, Guymon, Okla., Nov. 30, 2022
Ramona (Ritter) Cook ’83, Russell, Oct. 3, 2022
Mike Morgison ’83, Garden City, Nov. 29, 2022
1990s
Carol “C.J.” Ochs ’90, ’94, Wichita, Feb. 17, 2023
Patsy (Toone) Foster ’95, Wichita, Feb. 12, 2023
2000s
Deborah (Zeugin) Wood ’06, Leavenworth, March 30, 2020
Marriages
2010s
Jimmy Brough, Jr., ’12, ’13, and Melissa Owens, Mar. 11, 2023
Matthew Erbert ’15, ’22, and Georgi Wilson, Dec. 31, 2022
Travis Kleweno ’19, and Janna Wilkinson ’15, Jan. 7, 2023
Ivan Robles and Johnae Blackmon ’17, Oct. 15, 2022
Jacob Powell ’18, and Annika Carter ’19, Oct. 2, 2021
Derek Dreher ’20, ’22, and Kaylin Haines ’19, June 11, 2022
2020s
Dalton Good and Jaylinn Pfeifer ’20, Oct. 22, 2022
Callum Grevas ’22, and Jacey Goetz, June 18, 2022
2022 Tiger Notes
Winter 2022
CLASS NOTES
1960s
Joyce (Seeman) Jilg ’69, ’73, Hays, displayed her jewelry in the McPherson College gallery at Friendship Hall.
Michael “Mick” Jilg ’69, ’70, Hays, displayed his artwork in the McPherson College gallery at Friendship Hall.
1970s
Michael “Mike” Baughn ’76, Brewster, was elected to the Kansas Historical Foundation Board of Directors.
Earl Befort ’73, Victoria, received the Golden Belt Bank Hall of Fame Award at the 2022 Annual Chamber Awards Banquet.
Jeffery “Jeff” Curtis ’77, Hays, joined the FHSU Health and Wellness Services team as the medical director.
Melinda (McNaught) Hitz ’79, Garden City, retired from her position as finance director with the City of Garden City at the end of September.
Gregory “Greg” Issinghoff ’79, ’80, ’89, Lawrence, retired after 21 years as an engineering geologist for the Central Valley Region, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Fresno, California.
Robert “Bob” Wilhelm ’77, ’79, Hays, published his book, ” Stones, Bullets and Blood: Tales of the Sergeant Major, ” in February 2022.
1980s
Jeffrey “Jeff” Briggs ’83, ’84, Hays, was recognized for his 25 years of service at FHSU.
Joleen (Kuhn) Briggs ’84, Hays, retired from FHSU in December 2021.
Jeff Crippen ’83, Miami Beach, Fla., retired from his position as chief executive officer with Omni Air International at the end of 2021.
Nancy (Durler) Cunningham ’89, ’95, Ellis, was recognized for her 25 years of service at FHSU.
Brenda (Hake) Gilliland ’83, Concordia, was hired as the executive director of the Community Foundation for Cloud County.
Steven Hale ’84, Hays, was recognized for his 30 years of service at FHSU.
Annette (Whitehair) Hernandez ’86, Abilene, executive assistant to the CEO and dean of Kansas State University Salina, retired on March 29 after 35 years of service to the state of Kansas and the university.
Roger Hrabe ’80, Plainville, received the Governor’s Tourism Award during the annual Kansas Tourism Conference in Liberal.
Steven Johnson ’80, Great Bend, was reappointed as chief judge in the 20th Judicial District, composed of Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russell, and Stafford counties.
Dawne (Evins) Leiker ’82, ’09, Hays, was recognized for her 10 years of service at FHSU.
Barry Mellen ’89, Woodland Park, Colo., was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Amy (Binder) Moeder ’86, Hays, was recognized for her 25 years of service at FHSU.
Jerry “Jay” Osborne ’87, Nixa, Mo., was chosen as a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Tamara Patterson ’88, ’90, ’92, Wichita, was named the 2021 Kansas School Psychologist of the Year.
Melissa (Scheetz) Romme ’89, Hays, is the 2022 Board of Directors chair for the Chamber in Hays.
Nicholas St. Peter ’82, Winfield, was reappointed as chief judge in the 19th Judicial District, which is Cowley County.
1990s
Grant Bannister ’93, Manhattan, was reappointed as chief judge in the 21st Judicial District, composed of Clay and Riley counties.
Kevin Berens ’93, Saint Francis, was reappointed as chief judge in the 15th Judicial District, composed of Cheyenne, Logan, Sheridan, Sherman, Rawlins, Thomas, and Wallace counties.
Jerald “Jerry” Braun ’95, ’07, Hays, was named the December Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Wayne Brown ’98, Ottawa, joined EnerSys as a process engineering manager in October.
Kassie (Dick) Campidilli ’93, Derby, was chosen as a recipient of the 2022 Kansas Horizon Award.
Sherry (Cramer) Dryden ’97, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.
Lori (Wellbrock) Flax ’90, Hays, and her husband, Eric, were selected as the recipients of the 2021 Wildlife Habitat Award by the Ellis County Conservation District.
Brian Flax ’93, ’99, Hays, was recognized for his 20 years of service at FHSU.
Michael Folks ’97, Hutchinson, retired from his position as superintendent with USD 308 at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year.
Teresa (Martin) Greenwood ’98, Hays, was promoted to chief court services officer with the 23rd Judicial District.
Scott Gross ’90, Hays, began his new position as art director with the University Relations & Marketing Department at FHSU in November.
Stephanie “Steph” (Schaffer) Howie ’98, ’00, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.
Mary (Johansen) Martin ’91, Hays, was recognized for her 20 years of service at FHSU.
Jason McCullough ’99, ’01, ’05, Hays, was recognized for his 20 years of service at FHSU.
Linda (Hagen) Mills ’95, Hays, received the eyeSMILE Vision + Dental Helping Hands Award at the 2022 annual Chamber Awards Banquet.
Robert Morgan ’93, Carbondale, Ill., joined Southern Illinois University Carbondale as dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Kenton Olliff ’97, ’00, Hays, was recognized for his 20 years of service at FHSU.
Todd Powell ’95, Hays, was appointed to the Kansas Court of Appeals nominating commission by Governor Laura Kelly.
Gina (Lomax) Smith ’90, Ellis, was recognized for her 20 years of service at FHSU.
Tanya (Ochs) Smith ’96, ’06, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Debra “Debbie” (Pendergast) Staab ’99, Victoria, was recognized for her 25 years of service at FHSU.
David “Dave” Storer ’98, Hays, was recognized for his 25 years of service at FHSU.
Howard “Andy” Tincknell ’96, ’07, Hays, was recognized for his 20 years of service at FHSU.
Christopher “Chris” Walters ’99, St. Joseph, Mo., was appointed to the Mid Buchanan R-V Board of Education.
Simone (Braun) Werth ’91, ’93, Hays, retired from her position as student employment coordinator at FHSU in December 2021.
Tomme (Miller) Williams ’95, Hays, was recognized for her 10 years of service at FHSU.
2000s
Tracy (Roe) Archer ’05, ’09, Hays, achieved national board certification which is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure.
Maggie (Ellis) Basgall ’07, Angels Camp, Calif., was elected to the associate member committee for the Montana Telecommunications Association.
Amy Beecher ’09, Lawrence, was hired as the American Society of Baking’s first education and training director.
Kimberly (Kaiser) Bollig ’00, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
Jared Brown ’02, Wellington, was named a 2022 CFO award nominee by the Wichita Business Journal.
Stephanie (Flint) Burkholder ’02, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Kyle Carlin ’09, ’10, ’11, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Kendal Carswell ’03, Garden City, was recognized for his 10 years of service at FHSU.
Clifton “C.D.” Clark III ’04, Hays, was recognized for his 10 years of service at FHSU.
Michael Collins ’01, Hutchinson, was promoted to captain with the Hutchinson Police Department.
Scott Cook ’02, Dyersburg, Tenn., was chosen as the new president of Dyersburg State Community College effective Jan 4th, 2022.
Sonya (Gallagher) Cooksey ’02, Holcomb, was hired as an accounting specialist with the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration.
Adam Elliott ’09, Tulsa, Okla., was promoted to product owner with CivicPlus in October.
James Gerstner ’09, Hays, joined High Plains Mental Health as the community engagement and education specialist.
Nicole “Nicki” (Binder) Hall ’04, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Laurenda (Werth) Jacobs ’04, Hays, achieved national board certification, which is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure.
Gina (Spilker) Johnson ’00, Hays, was named USD 489 Master Teacher of the Year and was chosen as a member of the 2022 class of Kansas Master Teachers.
Jason Kennedy ’05, Hays, was hired as market president with Astra Bank.
Amy (Boyd) Klein ’01, Hays, was recognized for her 20 years of service at FHSU.
Chelsey (Gillogly) Ladd ’08, ’08, Hays, was appointed to the Downtown Hays Development Corporation board of directors.
Nathan Legleiter ’07, Hays, received the Vyve Broadband Rising Star Award at the 2022 Annual Chamber Awards Banquet.
Melissa (Wasinger) Mayers ’01, Hays, was recognized for her 10 years of service at FHSU.
Kristiana Molina ’09, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.
Luke Oborny ’01, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.
Skyler Rorabaugh ’02, ’05, Colorado Springs, Colo., was hired as the new manager of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain.
Mayra (Villa) Sabell ’04, ’08, Crosbyton, Texas, joined the Region 6 Education Service Center as a Texas Reading Academies cohort leader.
Susan Schlichting ’07, Ellis, retired from her position as 4-H youth development agent with the Ellis County Extension Office in January.
Betsy (Lisbona) Schwien ’05, ’07, Russell, joined Smoky Hills PBS as the new general manager.
Michael Sizemore ’06, Denver, Colo., is the owner and creative director of Slash in Denver.
Bryan VonFeldt ’07, ’11, Hays, was appointed to the Downtown Hays Development Corporation board of directors.
Kaleigh Wentworth ’09, Hays, was named the January Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Sabrina (William) Gaddis ’01, ’13, Ulysses, was recognized for her 10 years of service at FHSU.
Kristin Wolf ’06, Hays, was recognized for her 10 years of service at FHSU.
Brian Younker ’09, Spearville, was elected to represent the central tier of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association.
2010s
Matthew Augustine ’11, Colby, was named a 2022 CFO award nominee by the Wichita Business Journal.
Taylor (Hixon) David ’16, Wichita, joined Hays Medical Center as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Ned Day ’13, Valentine, Neb., displayed his sculpture, “LOOPAPALOOZA,” at Garden City Community College’s Mercer Gallery.
Kayla Diehl ’11, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Doramus ’10, ’12, Aubrey, Texas, joined Denton Independent School District as a campus support technician in October 2021.
Stephanie (Doyle) Downie ’13, Concordia, was hired as the director of auxiliary services with Cloud County Community College.
Susan Dreiling ’15, Minneapolis, Minn., was promoted to associate creative director with Shutterfly, Inc. in August 2021.
Jena (Hayes) Dunham ’13, ’17, Lyndon, was promoted to director of behavioral health with Flint Hills Community Health Center.
Tyson Edwards ’18, Charlotte, N.C., was hired as a collateral underwriter with CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC in October.
Natalie (Fisher) Ellis ’13, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Cale Farber ’19, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays Class of 2022.
Cassandra (O’Brien) Flinn ’14, Louisburg, was promoted to senior human resources generalist with Murphy-Hoffman Company.
Jordon German ’18, ’20, Arlington, Va., joined Georgetown University as the intramural and recreational sport coordinator.
Whitney Gerstner ’15, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Kendahl (Garrett) Goetzmann ’17, Manhattan, was chosen as a member of the Leadership Manhattan class of 2022.
Jessica (Dechant) Groff ’10, ’14, Hays, achieved national board certification, which is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure.
Nicholas Hammeke ’17, ’19, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Susann Harris ’18, Roxboro, N.C., was hired as a corporate trainer with PowerSecure, Inc.
Carrie (Trendel) Hines ’11, Ellis, joined the HaysMed staff as a family nurse practitioner in November.
Kristin (Hodges) Hines ’15, Cimarron, was promoted to state training coordinator with the Kansas CASA Association.
Sarah Hoff ’10, Dodge City, was chosen as a member of the 2022 class of Kansas Master Teachers.
Jessica Holden ’16, Topeka, was chosen as the new director of teaching and learning with Emporia USD 253 effective July 2022.
Tuan Huynh ’14, Chicago, Ill., founded VietFive Coffee in September.
Jason Jordan ’19, ’20, Liebenthal, joined The Arc of Central Plains as the activities director in July 2021.
Laurie (Beard) Kennedy ’16, ’18, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Dennis King ’15, Hays, was recognized for his 25 years of service at FHSU.
Michael Knutson ’14, Garden City, displayed artwork in the “Works in Progress” show at Garden City Community College’s Mercer Gallery.
Mariah (Klein) Legleiter ’16, Hays, was hired as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce and joined Hays Young Professionals.
Rachel Luedders ’19, Hays, was recently promoted to assistant banquet manager with Kansas City Marriott Downtown and nominated for Associate of the Quarter at Marriott’s Brilliant Host Reception.
Mallory McQueen ’19, Plainville, was recognized as a Daisy Award winner at HaysMed.
Nicholas “Nick” Meyer ’15, Wichita, joined Criser, Gough, & Parrish Group, LLC as a senior accountant in October.
William “Will” Moore ’12, Martinsville, Va., was hired as an associate professor of biology with Liberty University in August 2021.
Kaitlin Moore ’16, Concordia, joined the River Valley Extension District as the nutrition, food safety and health agent.
Jessica (Porter) Moore ’16, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Darren Morawitz ’13, ’13, Salina, was hired as the director of education at the Salina Art Center.
Sydney Niernberger ’16, ’17, Hays, was named the October Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Kayla (Schmidtberger) North ’10, Hays, was named the November Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Kelly Nuckolls ’13, El Dorado, joined the University of Arkansas School of Law as the assistant director and visiting assistant professor of law for the Master of Laws Program in Agriculture and Food Law.
Lyle Pantle ’12, Hays, graduated from the Heartland Certified Public Manager program through the University of Kansas.
Kameron Parker ’12, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Rosemary Pena ’10, McAllen, Texas, was hired as a DCS specialist trainee with the State of Arizona.
Christina (Bixenman) Peterson ’18, Grainfield, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Nam Pham ’18, Newton, joined FlightSafety International as an information systems security officer.
Heather (Weeks) Porter ’17, Newton, was elected to the Central Kansas Community Foundation board of directors.
Robert “Bob” Rhodes ’19, Salina, was promoted to customer care manager with Bergkamp Inc.
Jaden “Chubbs”Richardson ’18, ’18, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Ashley (Werth) Rohr ’14, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays class of 2022.
Misty (Patterson) Schartz ’10, ’14, Hays, was elected secretary/treasurer of the Kansas Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Board of Trustees for 2021-2022.
Douglas “Doug” Self ’10, ’12, Lawrence, joined KU Athletics as the assistant communications director in September 2021.
Carolyn (Campbell) Tatro ’14, ’20, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Jazzmyn Tolbert ’18, ’19, Hutchinson, was chosen as a recipient of the 2022 Kansas Horizon Award.
Brittney (Folsom) VonFeldt ’11, Hays, was recognized for her 10 years of service at FHSU.
Elizabeth (McDowell) Walker ’15, Tecumseh, was promoted to human resources specialist with Capital Federal Savings Bank.
Anthony Walters ’17, Victoria, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Heather (Beaman) Webber ’15, Colony, joined the Community Health Clinic of Southeast Kansas in La Cygne as an APRN-C.
Cameron Werth ’12, ’12, Topeka, was admitted as a member of Wendling Noe Nelson & Johnson LLC.
Mellisa (Wells) Wilson ’19, Garnett, was chosen as a recipient of the 2022 Kansas Horizon Award.
Ricardo Zamora ’18, Hays, was named a member of the Leadership Hays Class of 2022.
2020s
Tayler (Marker) Arevalo-Mendoza ’21, Leavenworth, joined InfoSync as a project manager.
Hailey Chapman ’20, Salina, was hired as a reporter with Hays Daily News.
Heather (Maxfield) Crump ’20, Andover, was hired as the community impact manager for education with United Way of the Plains.
Bailey Foss ’20, Colby, completed the yearlong RN residency program at HaysMed.
Caden Frank ’20, ’20, Omaha, Neb., received the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-W Rising Star Award, the highest award offered in the graduate student category; he is currently working towards his Master of Science in Education at FHSU.
Lexi Gross ’21, McCook, Neb., joined Omaha Storm Chasers as the video and multimedia coordinator in July 2021.
Markie Hageman ’20, Hilmar, Calif., was selected as the 2021 Advocate of the Year by the Beef Checkoff-funded Masters of Beef Advocacy program.
Alanna Hansen ’20, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on January 14th.
Marie (Aker) Haycook ’21, Abilene, joined the Russell Regional Hospital Physicians Clinic as a family nurse practitioner.
Cole Jacobsen ’20, Hays, completed the yearlong RN residency program at HaysMed.
Shaila Naegele ’20, Hays, completed the yearlong RN residency program at HaysMed.
Olivia Nelson ’20, Concordia, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Melissa (Kuntzsch) Pummell ’20, Russell, completed the yearlong RN residency program at HaysMed.
Patricia “Tricia” Reiser ’20, Great Bend, was promoted to assistant superintendent with USD 428.
Taryn Rupp ’20, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Sarah Stout ’20, Abilene, completed the yearlong RN residency program at HaysMed.
Madison Wilborn ’20, Hoisington, completed the yearlong RN residency program at HaysMed.
IN MEMORIAM
1930s
Milo Stock ’36, Augusta, Oct. 25, 2019
1940s
Louise (Locker) Halfman ’40, Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 4, 2022
Nola (Seidel) VanScyoc ’49, Fayetteville, Ark., Nov. 4, 2021
1950s
Alice (Slagle) Barnard ’55, St. Joseph, Mo., Dec. 14, 2021
Darrell Brensing ’57, Manhattan, Feb. 9, 2022
James “Phil” Busenbark ’54, ’60, Larned, Nov. 26, 2021
Doyle Ekey ’55, Mesa, Ariz., Dec. 1, 2021
Robert “Dean” Hamel ’58, Windcrest, Texas, Dec. 26, 2021
Merl Houser ’58, Tulsa, Okla., Dec. 28, 2019
Donald Hurst ’57, ’60, Hays, Oct. 27, 2021
Edward Kelley ’59, Lyndon, Ill., Dec. 30, 2020
Grace (Young) Moe ’54, Rapid City, S.D., Nov. 3, 2020
Carol (Jones) Orr ’56, Dallas, Texas, Jan. 27, 2021
Carl Paustian ’50, Arlington, Texas, Jan. 29, 2022
Delores “Dee” (Young) Pitts ’56, Belton, Texas, Jan. 7, 2021
Raymond Reed ’57, Arvada, Colo., Feb. 16, 2018
Robert “Bob” Samples ’58, O’Fallon, Ill., Oct. 22, 2021
Donald Sites ’58, Grinnell, Feb. 18, 2022
Ernest “E.C.” Snook ’55, ’56, Kimberling City, Mo., Jan. 16, 2022
John Swayze ’58, Bucklin, Dec. 25, 2021
Bruce Trible ’50, Lafayette, La., Jan 27, 2022
Maebeth Walter ’59, Downs, Oct. 28, 2021
Marilyn (Behnke) Wilkens ’59, Shawnee, Dec. 19, 2021
Karlynn (Brookheart) Yanke ’58, WaKeeney, Oct. 31, 2021
Richard Yeargan ’59, McPherson, Jan. 8, 2022
Richard Younger ’56, Hays, Feb. 22, 2022
1960s
Ima “Jean” Atwood ’65, Boulder, Colo., Sept. 29, 2020
Darryl Bauman ’62, Greensboro, N.C., Dec. 30, 2021
Billy “Bill” Beamgard ’61, ’71, Atwood, Nov. 23, 2021
Wanda (Stewart) Bean ’60, Manhattan, July 23, 2021
James “Jim” Befort ’68, Aurora, Ill., Feb. 7, 2022
Myra (Patterson) Bennett ’63, Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 4, 2021
Judith Bink ’69, Winfield, Dec. 22, 2021
James Brooks ’67, Hays, Sept. 23, 2020
Marvin Cochran ’62, Prineville, Ore., Aug. 30, 2021
Richard Craven ’67, ’69, Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 3, 2021
Robert “Bob” Dellinger ’69, Dodge City, Jan. 26, 2022
Bernard Droste ’66, Lawrence, Jan. 17, 2021
Robert “Ed” Elliott ’65, Great Bend, Jan. 5, 2022
Michael Francis ’60, South Bend, Ind., Dec. 23, 2019
Audrey (Field) Gibson ’61, Smith Center, Feb. 5, 2022
James “Jim” Greathouse ’69, Lawrence, Nov. 9, 2021
Larry Guinn ’62, Aurora, Colo., Nov. 5, 2021
Ronald Haney ’60, Garden City, Dec. 21, 2021
Rodney “Rod” Hanson ’60, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 7, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” Havner ’68, Overland Park, Feb. 13, 2022
Ronald Hornung ’61, Spearville, Nov. 12, 2021
Ben Irvin ’68, Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 11, 2020
Roger Kvasnicka ’68, Lucas, Dec. 4, 2021
Barbara Massey ’64, ’68, Portland, Ore., Feb. 22, 2022
Gaylene (Howard) McDowell ’63, ’91, Lebanon, Jan. 14, 2022
Charles McIntosh ’62, Great Bend, Dec. 8, 2021
Gerald Orr ’60, Dallas, Texas, Jan. 24, 2022
Mary (Bennett) Paul ’62, Hays, Dec. 28, 2021
Roy Pywell ’66, McPherson, Jan. 2, 2022
Marion (Feist) Rainbolt ’60, San Diego, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021
Helmut Schmeller ’68, Manhattan, Nov. 10, 2021
Rodney Vliet ’65, La Mirada, Calif., Sept. 10, 2021
Rosa Lee (Hirt) Whitmer ’60, ’73, Wilson, July 3, 2021
Delbert Wiedeman ’69, WaKeeney, Jan. 9, 2022
Calvin Winter ’61, Great Bend, Feb. 15, 2022
1970s
Larry Ackerman ’76, Spearville, Nov. 4, 2021
Boyd Bland ’72, Gove, Dec. 28, 2021
Ruth (Bane) Brassfield ’71, Bogue, Nov. 10, 2021
Joe Butler ’74, Macksville, Dec. 31, 2021
Douglas Campbell ’70, ’72, Ulysses, July 28, 2021
Mark Carney ’71, ’72, Lenexa, Jan. 20, 2022
Harvey Davidson ’71, Hays, Dec. 5, 2021
William “Bill” Dooley ’73, Larned, Feb. 17, 2022
FaDonna (Hower) Goodnight ’77, Long Pine, Neb., Jan. 6, 2022
Josephine “Sandi” (Marshall) Kinser ’72, Concordia, Oct. 22, 2021
Betty (Kemmerer) Koch ’79, Holyrood, Sept. 4, 2021
Joyce (Heroneme) Michelson ’72, Denver, Dec. 1, 2021
Mary (Wohlford) Murphy ’71, Natoma, Feb. 12, 2022
Twila (Baney) O’Brien ’74, ’79, Great Bend, Jan. 19, 2022
Wilma (Zimmer) Payne ’74, Berryton, Jan. 20, 2022
Lloyd Preston ’71, Concordia, July 15, 2021
Leon Ricke ’70, Hays, Dec. 27, 2021
Phyllis (Wilson) Rowland ’70, ’77, Scott City, Aug. 8, 2019
Rodney “Rod” Ruder ’74, Austin, Texas, Nov. 20, 2021
Grace (Stewart) Satran ’70, WaKeeney, Nov. 1, 2021
Sharon (Schrott) Schneider ’70, Eden Prairie, Minn., Nov. 18, 2019
Richard Schroder ’76, Lenexa, Nov. 19, 2021
Timothy “Tim” Siefkes ’78, Hutchinson, Feb. 13, 2022
Barbara (Van Sickle) Spatz ’73, Lees Summit, Mo., Jan. 28, 2022
Billie (Herndon) Thompson ’70, ’70, Burdett, Feb. 9, 2022
Glenn Tucker ’70, Denver, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022
Edwin “Ed” Wasinger ’71, Buffalo Grove, Ill., Dec. 12, 2021
William White ’77, Lakin, Dec. 18, 2021
Michael Wilson ’77, Hutchinson, Dec. 22, 2021
Karla (Welty) Worcester ’72, ’85, Lawrence, Nov. 25, 2021
Jean (Morris) Yanda ’77, Ellis, Nov. 7, 2021
1980s
Michelle (Graham) Critchfield ’85, Hill City, Jan. 24, 2022
Joyce Dechant ’85, ’11, Hays, Feb. 2, 2022
Frances (Rhodes) Fischer ’82, Larned, Dec. 9, 2021
Jorita Henry ’86, ’92, Garden City, Feb. 4, 2022
Patty (Deringer) Herrman ’88, Hays, Nov. 25, 2021
Kay Delaine (Cox) Krouse ’87, Great Bend, Nov. 24, 2021
Walter “Ed” Schwab ’85, Hays, Jan. 24, 2022
Martha (Leonard) Smith-Kennedy ’88, Canon City, Colo., Oct. 7, 2021
Nils Thompson ’88, Woodstock, Ga., Feb. 9, 2022
Robert “Bob” Wilson ’83, Amarillo, Texas, Dec. 7, 2021
William “Bill” Wright ’81, Garden City, Dec. 30, 2021
1990s
Mindy (Harris) Applegate ’95, Montezuma, Nov. 21, 2021
Nancy (Schettler) Brady ’95, Albert, Nov. 8, 2021
Marilyn (Musalek) Colby ’91, Kingman, Dec. 23, 2021
Amelia Ellis ’90, Edmond, Okla., Oct. 17, 2021
Douglas “Doug” Rich ’98, Hays, Dec. 8, 2021
Kevin Wingate ’91, Shady Shores, Texas, Dec. 26, 2021
2000s
Penni (Britt) Britt-Heller ’06, Saint John, Jan. 10, 2022
Jana (Wyatt) Daigle ’07, Krum, Texas, Nov. 27, 2019
LoriAnne Mitts-Muller ’06, Maple Hill, Aug. 29, 2020
Mary (Christiansen) Ulrich ’00, Russell, Dec. 27, 2021
2010s
Caprice (Blake) Powell ’17, Montezuma, Oct. 29, 2021
2020s
Alison (Hearne) Atkins, Wilmington. N.C., Nov. 3, 2021
Marriages
1990s
Victor Kaempfe ’91 and Susan Longoria, Aug. 24, 2021
2000s
Jason Beyer ’07 and Shannon Simoson, June 12, 2018
Travis Couture-Lovelady ’05 and Bekka Simpson (Belau) ’07, Nov. 13, 2021
Troy Haas ’01 and Brenda Lager ’04, Dec. 31, 2021
2010s
Mitchell Ackerman ’14 and Gentry Snyder ’19, Sept. 25, 2021
Dawson Augustine and Lindsey Hurford ’19, Nov. 6, 2021
Dane Basgall and Janae Kraus ’12, ’15, Oct. 9, 2021
Justin Blew and Tory Arnberger ’16, Sept. 26, 2020
Matthew Cunningham ’15 and Jenna Lang ’16, ’18, May 22, 2021
Ian Finger and Sarah Henman ’19, July 31, 2021
Brenden Ibarra ’19 and Alexis Summers ’19, Aug. 28, 2021
Jason Logan and Kailee Gibson ’19, Aug. 28, 2021
Kyler Meyers ’17 and Jamie Boeckman ’14, ’20, Oct. 2, 2021
Matthew Murrow and Emily Vollbracht ’17, Dec. 18, 2021
Jared Strunk and Cassie Pralle ’17, ’21, Date of Marriage Dec. 4, 2021
2020s
Alexander Feistner and Sabrina Patrick ’21, Mar. 14, 2020
Daniel Trench ’21 and Katarina Mckee ’21, June 7, 2017
Kenny Rounkles ’18 and Hailey (Shaffer), Sept. 25, 2021
BIRTHS
2000s
John and Melissa ’01 (Wasinger) Mayers, Hays, a son, Mason Dominic, Dec. 6, 2021
2010s
Junior and Marina ’14 (Neira) Cruz, Albuquerque, a girl, Catalina Esperanza, Feb. 7, 2022
Daniel ’12 and Stephanie ’13 (Schmeidler) Schneider, Olmitz, a boy, Levi Michael, Nov. 13, 2021
Fall 2022
Class Notes
1970s
Larry “Mike” Garrett ’78, ’80, Hutchinson, retired from Horizons Mental Health Center at the end of June after 41 years of service, including the last 15 as CEO.
1980s
Deanne (Corcoran) Aguirre ’83, La Jolla, Calif., was appointed to the Hercules Capital, Inc. Board of Directors as an independent member effective June 23rd.
Denyse (Bales) Bales-Chubb ’85, Wesley Chapel, Fla., was named president/CEO for Palm Coast and market CEO for Flagler and St. Johns with AdventHealth.
Melanie (Rueschoff) Calhoon ’84, ’03, Beloit, was hired as 6-8th grade science and 4-8th grade Genius Hour teacher with Clifton-Clyde.
Kent Davison ’88, Duluth, Ga., has joined the Georgia State men’s basketball staff as special assistant.
John Heim ’84, Alexandria, Va., was chosen as the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award by the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Services.
Katrina Hess ’89, Hays, retired from her position as owner and physician with Hess Medical Services on July 15th.
Elizabeth “Liz” (Young) Jarnigan ’88, Los Gatos, Calif., was promoted to executive associate athletic director with Valparaiso University Department of Athletics.
Rebecca “Becky” Kiser ’80, ’94, Hays, earned first place in Best Story, originating from a Public Notice through the 2022 Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence.
Kendall Krug ’83, Hays, retired from his position as owner and optometrist with Kendall L. Krug, OD PA, at the end of July.
John Linn ’86, ’05, Hays, was hired as a business teacher with Thomas More Prep-Marian for the 2022-23 academic year.
Amy (Dickson) McAnarney ’88, Lawrence, was promoted to principal of Free State High School effective July 2022.
Dale Moore ’80, Owings, Md., retired from American Farm Bureau as executive vice president.
Charles “Charlie” Riedel ’83, Overland Park, was inducted into the Kansas Press Association Hall of Fame.
Curtis Simons ’86, ’90, Emporia, retired from Emporia High School after nine years as athletic director and thirty-six years as a teacher and administrator.
Earlice “Leesa” (Switzer) Switzer-Rupp ’80, Houston, Texas, had her first book, “A Kansas Sunrise,” published by Dorrance Publishing Co, Inc. in March 2022.
Mitchell “Mitch” Thompson ’88, McGregor, Texas, was hired as the head baseball coach at Baylor University.
David “Dave” Younger ’87, Ulysses, retired from USD 214 in Ulysses after serving as superintendent for ten years.
1990s
Scott Alwin ’97, Thermopolis, Wyo., was appointed as the new CEO of Hot Springs Health, effective July 1, 2022.
Corey Burton ’94, Ellis, was hired as superintendent of USD 214 in Ulysses effective July 1, 2022.
Eric Depperschmidt ’99, Hays, was hired as director of development with the Fort Hays State University Foundation.
Lori (Nuss) Hurst ’96, Hutchinson, was recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as a 2022 Health Care Hero for Nurses.
Scott Kedrowski ’97, Garden City, joined Garden City Community College as the Dean of Advancement and Alumni Relations.
Monique (Scheck) Koerner ’95, ’19, Hays, was hired as the family and community wellness extension agent for the Cottonwood Extension District.
Bret Lange ’91, Moundridge, was named head football coach at Moundridge High School.
Rebel Mahieu ’95, ’11, Colby, was featured in an exhibit at the Shafer Art Gallery at Barton County Community College.
Terrence “Terry” Malloy ’97, Lawrence, was selected as a recipient of Benedictine College’s Distinguished Educator of the Year award.
Meagan (Bange) McNiff ’94, Olathe, joined Burns and McDonnell as a senior project controls specialist.
Scott Newland ’98, ’02, Wichita, was promoted to President and CEO of the Sedgwick County Zoo.
Melissa (Cherney) Siemens ’98, ’15, Buhler, joined Bethel College as associate professor of health and physical education.
Sheri Stone ’95, ’97, Hays, was promoted to director of nursing at North Central Kansas Technical College.
Darin Thomas ’96, Mansfield, Texas, was hired as director of baseball operations with Baylor University.
Marvin Tjaden ’91, Kasson, Min., retired from teaching after 35 years of service; he will join 3M as a production packer in Brookings, SD.
Loren VonLintel ’96, Victoria, was recognized for his 15 years of service with Nex-Tech in July.
Mark Wahlmeier ’95, Colby, was hired as an optometrist to take over Krug Optometry and begin Vision Source of Hays.
Rhonda (Reed) Windholz ’93, ’01, Shawnee, will join the Thomas More Prep-Marian staff as a special education teacher for the 2022-23 academic year.
Jill (Dreiling) Windholz ’96, ’98, Ellsworth, was hired as a special education teacher with Thomas More Prep-Marian and Holy Family Elementary.
Aimee (Zodrow) Zimmerman ’96, Oakley, was promoted to CEO with Logan County Health Services.
2000s
James Bell ’07, ’14, Hays, earned first and second place in Photo Package and first place in Best Digital Project through the 2022 Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence.
Larry Billinger ’03, ’17, Salina, joined TEKsystems as a desktop support technician in March 2022.
Sara (Schwantes) Bloom ’05, Hays, joined the Kansas Department of Commerce as a community development specialist.
Craig Bowen ’04, Ionia, Mich., was promoted to high school principal with Ionia Public Schools.
Jarrod Brantley ’06, Hays, earned first place in Best Sports Video and second place in Best Motion Ad through the 2022 Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence.
Sara (McCoy) Brown ’01, WaKeeney, was named a member of the Heartland Community Foundation advisory board.
Clifton “C.D.” Clark ’04, Hays, was presented the Faculty Member of the Year award by FHSU.
Jennifer (Cummings) Cummings-Tutamaher ’09, Warren, Pa., was appointed vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach with Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.
Jessica (Ahlquist) Ebert ’05, Tescott, graduated from the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) program Class XV.
Emily Gerstner ’02, Frisco, Texas, was appointed vice president of philanthropic partnership and community outreach with Aimbridge Hospitality.
Christina Glenn ’04, ’12, Hoisington, was recognized as a Faculty of the Year honoree for the 2021-22 academic year by the FHSU Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Crystal Hammerschmidt ’06, Hays, was selected as the arts service coordinator at Salina Arts and Humanities.
Chad Higgins ’00, Wichita, joined Essdack as the executive director effective July 1, 2022.
Joshua Jordan ’05, Durham, N.C., was hired as assistant coach/recruiting coordinator with the Louisiana State University baseball program.
Nathan Legleiter ’07, Hays, graduated from the Graduate School of Banking.
Robert Lloyd ’04, ’05, ’07, Wichita, was recognized as a Faculty of the Year honoree for the 2021-22 academic year by the FHSU Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Kimberly (Kidd) Muff ’07, Lawrence, was hired as grant writer and the director of the Concordia USD 333 Education Foundation.
Nathan Musick ’07, ’14, Wichita, was hired as the manager of accounting operations with Foley Equipment.
Douglas Parks ’00, Ellinwood, was promoted to sergeant and jail administrator with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office.
Nicholas Peters ’08, Hillsboro, was chosen as a member of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XVI.
Amanda (Goetz) Rupp ’05, ’05, Hays, was promoted to executive director for the Ellis County Historical Society.
Shane Schartz ’02, ’03, Hays, was recognized as a Faculty of the Year honoree for the 2021-22 academic year by the FHSU Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
William Schirmer ’06, Onalaska, Wis., was named chief human resources officer with United Federal Credit Union.
Stacey (Walter) Scott ’00, Concordia, joined the Washington County School District as a full-time 8-12th grade resource room teacher.
Desiree Sharp ’07, ’08, New Braunfels, Texas, was promoted to program director with The College of Health Care Professions.
Stacey (Gould) Smith ’00, ’00, Hays, was recognized as a Faculty of the Year honoree for the 2021-22 academic year by the FHSU Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jenny Venn ’04, ’07, Wichita, was hired as director of marketing and communications with Wichita Festivals.
Natasha (Pontius) Werth ’03, ’07, ’15, McCracken, began accepting new patients as a nurse practitioner with First Care Clinic in Hays.
2010s
Rebecca “Becky” (Esau) Bartell ’13, Hesston, accepted an additional position as director of the department of nursing with Bethel College.
Michael Baxter ’10, Hays, was named a member of the Heartland Community Foundation advisory board.
Brandon Blair ’13, Lacey, Wash., was promoted to service desk manager with Right! Systems, Inc.
Suzann (Thompson) Bouray ’13, ’15, Ellinwood, completed a doctorate in educational leadership at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Schyler (Edgren) Brundrett ’17, ’17, Holdrege, Neb., was selected as a recipient of Artsonia’s 2022 Art Education Leadership Award.
Megan (Rinkenbaugh) Chambers ’14, ’16, ’20, Augusta, was hired as director of recruitment with K-State Global Campus.
Matthew “Matt” Cook ’11, ’13, Hays, was appointed MIAA Basketball Tournament committee chair.
Tracy “Trey” Cumby ’18, Forestburg, Texas, was promoted to principal of Forestburg School.
Sarah (Disney) Dreher ’13, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Sean Dreiling ’12, ’14, Hays, was named the head boys basketball coach at Hays High School.
David “Dave” Eisley ’16, Aurora, Ill., was promoted to regional sales manager with Alarm Detection Systems.
Amy Ekart ’16, Berthoud, Colo., was hired as an operations support representative with Ideon.
Ruthann (Aylworth) Farley ’14, Wichita, joined Bethel College as assistant professor of nursing.
Kayla (Hollern) Ford ’18, Ellis, was named collections manager with the Hays Public Library.
Matthew “Matt” Guza ’12, Gibsonia, Pa., was hired as a senior cybersecurity engineer with Bering Straits Native Corporation.
Layton Hickel ’13, Hays, was hired as defensive line coach for the Fort Hays State University football team.
Kayla Jarvis ’12, Phillipsburg, graduated from the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XV.
Daniel Kelly ’18, Wichita, was named the head boys soccer coach at Hays High School.
Laurie (Beard) Kennedy ’16, ’18, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Shaley (White) Knickerbocker ’16, Hays, earned board Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certifications in the adults, adolescents, and pediatrics areas.
Brenden Koenigsman ’19, ’21, Hays, accepted the digital marketing specialist position for the Ag Division of Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina.
Mace Krol ’14, ’14, Hutchinson, was hired as the new head baseball coach at Hutchinson High School.
Alexandra “AJ” (Bergstrom) LeDuc ’13, Clyde, was hired as K-3 art and Eagle Reading Teams teacher with Clifton-Clyde.
Evan Levy ’17, Springfield, N.J., was hired as the supervisor of K-12 mathematics with Cranford Public Schools.
Nathan Miller ’13, Benton, was chosen as a member of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XVI.
Christa Milton ’16, St. John, was chosen as a member of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XVI.
Brady Peters ’10, Hyattsville, Md., was hired as presidential writer at the White House.
Regan (Ochs) Reif ’13, Great Bend, was chosen as a member of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XVI.
Jeff Rice ’19, Hutchinson, joined the DaVita team as a dialysis nurse.
James Robben ’13, Hays, was hired as the director of business development and special projects with Grow Hays.
Kaitlin (Fabrizius) Robben ’16, Hays, joined the HaysMed Pediatric Clinic as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Beverley Sammons ’17, Prairie View, completed the year-long registered nurse residency program at HaysMed.
Braden Schultz ’16, ’18, ’18, Lucas, was hired as an adjunct health and physical education professor at Bethel College.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Sekavec ’13, Monument, Colo., was the recipient of the 2022 Colby Community College Tangeman Award for Teaching Excellence.
Jessica Shields ’16, ’20, Hays, was hired as the public services coordinator with Hays Public Library.
Ashley (Fitzsimmons) Smith ’17,
James “Trae” Sprague ’19, Parkersburg, W.Va., was among the 2022 class of honorees named to the Generation Next: 40 Under 40 by The State Journal.
Jerrod Stanford ’12, Parsons, was hired as head men’s basketball coach at Colby Community College.
Eli Svaty ’15, Liberal, was chosen as a member of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XVI.
Logan Vick ’15, Lansing, joined FanThreeSixty as a cloud operations engineer.
Danielle (Leclair) VonFeldt ’17, Hays, joined the HaysMed Family Medicine Clinic as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Rystal (Hoeme) Waldman ’15, Hays, completed the year-long registered nurse residency program at HaysMed.
Kalicia (Lane) Wilson ’19, Abilene, was promoted to director of nursing with Village Manor.
2020s
McKenzie (Brungardt) Carlgren ’20, Lincoln, Neb., was hired as the Broadway Plaza Event Coordinator and administrative assistant at CloudCorp.
Alexis Clarke ’21, Ness City, completed the year-long registered nurse residency program at HaysMed.
Michael Cyr ’21, ’21, Clyde, was hired as the algebra and geometry teacher at Clifton-Clyde High School.
Mark Faber ’21, Colby, was accepted into Duke University School of Medicine, beginning July 2022.
Larry Gazaway ’22, Louisburg, was hired as third-grade teacher at Broadmoor Elementary.
Julia (Nowak) Gfeller ’21, Gorham, completed the year-long registered nurse residency program at HaysMed.
Hector Hernandez ’20, ’20, Dodge City, will join the Thomas More Prep-Marian staff as the band teacher for the 2022-23 academic year.
Cassandra “Cassie” (Miller) Hickel ’20, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Natalie Kroeker ’20, Hays, joined Association Online USA as a Colorado Title Processor in April.
Lori Leiker ’21, Hays, completed the year-long registered nurse residency program at HaysMed.
James “Jake” Mishoulam ’20, Hays, was hired as the outreach coordinator with Hays Public Library.
Kathryn “Kate” (Westerhaus) Ozores ’20, Russell, was named the May Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Thomas “Tommy” Powell ’20, Hays, was announced director of the Fort Hays State University Robbins Banking Institute and the Kansas Bankers Association.
Emmery Ristvedt ’20, ’22, Deerfield, was hired as aquatics specialist and special event coordinator with Garden Rapids at the Big Pool.
Lauryn (Davis) Rogers ’21, Smith Center, was hired as a first-grade teacher with USD 237.
Sara Schippers ’21, Victoria, completed the year-long registered nurse residency program at HaysMed.
Darian (McClure) Schlegel ’20, Ellis, was named the executive director of the Center for Life Experience.
Brian Vancuren ’21, Conway Springs, was promoted to head coach of women’s tennis and was named the athletics business operations manager with Kansas Wesleyan University.
Drew Young ’20, Hays, was hired as annual giving coordinator with the FHSU Foundation.
In Memoriam
1940s
Elizabeth (Gibson) Baumgardner ’41, Wake Forest, N.C., April 20, 2019
Maxine Starkey ’49, ’49, Brewster, June 6, 2022
1950s
Richard “Dick” Barton ’59, Scott City, August 8, 2022
Leon Bill ’54, Sioux Falls, S.D., June 4, 2021
James Browne ’54, Lynden, Wash., June 22, 2022
Donald Burnett ’57, Arlington, Texas, July 28, 2019
Harry Catlin ’58, Oxford, Oct 11, 2020
John Dlabal Jr. ’57, Dekalb, Ill., May 19, 2022
Charles Fankhauser ’54, Overland Park, May 6, 2021
Betty (Laizure) Fiero ’55, July 1, 2018
Merrill Frydendall ’56, ’60, Mankato, Minn., July 31, 2022
Dorene (Powers) Jennings ’57, Denver, Colo., April 2, 2022
Fritz Kramer ’59, ’60, Ellis, June 29. 2022
James “Jim” Marshall ’56, Topeka, June 26, 2022
Leroy “Lee” Munk ’59, Salina, August 6, 2022
Carlos Murphy ’59, ’60, Hutchinson, June 25, 2022
Marilyn (Marshall) Myles ’53, Overland Park, May 7, 2022
Kay (Hahn) Nord ’55, Peaks Island, Maine, June 8, 2022
Shirley (Buss) Sink ’59, Salina, July 23, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Staab ’58, Federal Way, Wash., June 2, 2022
Charles Stones ’55, ’59, Garden City, May 8, 2022
Lewis Welling ’57, Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 27, 2020
Orvileta (Gracey) West ’55, Garden City, June 10, 2022
1960s
Judith (Utz) Birkenbaugh ’68, Kingman, June 7, 2022
Nova (Hogarty) Carroll ’63, Simi Valley, Calif., Oct. 10, 2019
Laura “Elaine” (Getty) Casper ’61, Pittsburg, May 30, 2022
Maurice Cersovsky ’60, Colby, Dec. 19, 2021
Sharon Daniels ’67, Ness City, April 30, 2022
Hilary Dreiling ’65, ’70, ’75, Hays, May 20, 2022
Gerald Dreiling ’67, Hoisington, May 24, 2022
Janice (Hallagin) Dunavan ’65, Pawnee Rock, August 6, 2022.
Ronald Freed ’65, Austin, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021
Paul Friesen ’60, Hesston, May 30, 2022
Andy Hanson ’64, Herndon, July 3, 2022
Duane Harper ’68, ’72, ’77, Waucoma, Iowa, August 17, 2022
James “Jim” Holder ’60, Salina, May 16, 2022
Harry Holmes ’64, Eureka, Mo., Feb. 10, 2022
Hugo Huslig ’63, Wichita, Jan. 13, 2022
Larry Kilian ’60, Eudora, July 31, 2022
Leland Kincaid ’62, Dodge City, July 26, 2022
Raymond “Ray” Kulp ’69, Lawrence, Nov. 22, 2021
Betty (Perrin) Lee ’64, Pawnee Rock, March 24, 2022
Pauline (Bixenman) Maurath ’69, Adel, Iowa, Aug. 28, 2020
Maurilyn McConnell ’68, Oklahoma City, Okla., August 5, 2022
Eleanor (Aden) McMindes ’65, ’69, ’74, Salina, April 9, 2022
Terrance “Terry” Meyers ’66, Newton, May 1, 2022
Marilyn (Stremel) Niernberger ’60, Midlothian, Va., July 12, 2022
Lilly (Dreiling) Penka ’63, Great Bend, May 21, 2022
Melvin Pfannenstiel ’62, Hays, August 8, 2022
Shirley (Wilson) Pfeifer ’62, Hays, August 12, 2022
Charley Rasp ’63, Enid, Okla., August 24, 2022
Raymond Russell ’64, Arvada, Colo., Jan. 31, 2020
Earl “Rusty” Russell III ’66, Gainesville, Texas, July 20, 2022
Wayne “Bob” Schreiner ’62, Annandale, Va., May 31, 2022
Richard “Dick” Scott ’66, Overland Park, June 23, 2022
Jerry Sherrill ’64, Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 18, 2022
Jack Sidwell ’67, Banning, Calif., May 2, 2022
Larry Soice ’67, ’68, Wichita, April 28, 2022
John Terry ’67, ’72, Atwood, August 12, 2022
Leon Ukens ’63, Leesburg, Fla., July 23, 2022
Norman Utz ’61, Houston, Texas, June 9, 2022
Cecil Vonachen ’65, Kansas City, June 24, 2022
Robert “Bob” Wagner ’60, ’65, La Crosse, May 7, 2022
Mary (Ryan) Winter ’63, ’64, Great Bend, July 29, 2022
Donald Witte ’65, Great Bend, April 30, 2022
1970s
Mary (Sims) Arnold ’76, ’79, Snook, Texas, Feb. 15, 2022
James Bisbee ’74, Wichita, Dec. 26, 2021
Wallace “Sonny” Boman ’72, Topeka, June 12, 2019
Patricia (Burgardt) Briggs ’73, Garden City, May 23, 2022
Lester “Les” Burgardt ’71, ’77, ’79, WaKeeney, June 12, 2022
Jeannine (Depperschmidt) Call ’75, Hays, June 10, 2022
Robert Carlson ’71, Formoso, August 23, 2022
Marsha (Gillispie) Crook ’75, Garden City, June 4, 2022
James “Jim” Edwards ’74, Tulsa, Okla., July 27, 2021
Carol (Shriver) Eubank ’70, Coats, Dec. 25, 2021
John Germes ’72, Wichita, May 29, 2021
Larry Glenn ’70, Wichita, May 9, 2022
Kathryn “Kathy” (Rohrbough) Gregory ’74, ’95, Wichita, June 9, 2022
Michael Hoar ’73, Dodge City, Nov. 28, 2020
Hal Hollembeak ’79, Great Bend, July 10, 2022
Jay Hrabik ’75, Lyons, July 4, 2022
Thomas Hull ’72, Downs, June 26, 2022
Connie (Cox) James ’72, Cassville, Mo., Sept. 17, 2019
Sharon (Hoover) Keltner ’74, Minneola, June 17, 2022
Michael Kilgore ’74, Wichita, July 31, 2022
Carle Kuhn ’72, ’77, Beloit, October 28, 2021
Thomas Lewand Jr. ’71, Ellis, May 6, 2022
Delma (Marston) Miller ’71, Great Bend, August 4, 2022
Jennie (Carlson) Oukada ’70, Noblesville, Ind., Sept. 1, 2020
Patricia (Bickel) Percival ’76, ’78, Hays, July 15, 2022
Ron Pflughoft ’70, Apple Valley, Calif., Sept. 11, 2022
Steve Rome ’75, Hugoton, August 8, 2022
Barbara (Gregwire) Scheck ’74, Russell, June 18, 2022
Lauren Thiessen ’71, Bel Aire, Oct. 27, 2021
Cindy (Fletcher) Toner ’72, Elizabeth, Colo., April 12, 2022
Patricia (Searle) Ward ’71, ’77, Casper, Wyo., May 20, 2022
Joycelyn Wigginton-Baker ’74, Broken Arrow, Okla., April 17, 2020
Larry Winterscheidt ’70, Ellis, May 8, 2022
Cynthia Wittman ’72, Ulysses, July 19, 2022
1980s
Bruce Bardwell ’89, Hays, April 15, 2022
Curtis Bunting ’81, Olmitz, June 4, 2022
Douglas “Doug” Carmichael ’89, Plainville, May 22, 2022
Thomas “Tom” Cyre ’82, Concordia, Dec. 27, 2020
Greta (Heany) Foster ’89, Great Bend, May 10, 2022
Wayne Gipson ’80, October 14, 2020
Lucille (Jensen) Herman ’85, Lawrence, August 2, 2022
Terry Krueger ’81, ’85, Steamboat Springs, Colo., Feb. 19, 2021
Raymond Lee ’88, Kansas City, Mo., June 16, 2022
David Leikam ’80, Hays, July 19, 2022
Patricia McClure ’81, Lexington, Okla., Feb. 20, 2022
Victoria (Frazier) Rajewski ’85, Hays, May 11, 2022
Jeannine “Jean” Marie Ross ’85, Hays, August 24, 2022
Rosalee “Rose” Steimel ’82, ’83, Salina, July 25, 2022
Kay (Carr) Unruh ’84, Hays, May 1, 2022
Lisa VonFeldt ’87, Plainville, June 6, 2022
1990s
Ida “Susan” (Chance) Beying ’98, Easton, June 15, 2022
Barbara (Daniels) Fanshier-Phillips ’97, The Villages, Fla., July 19, 2022
Brad Fredrickson ’99, Kansas City, Sept. 29, 2021
Diane (Dunavan) Gibson ’93, La Crosse, July 8, 2022
Robert Goeman ’91, Thornton, Colo., Feb. 6, 2021
Kenneth Hanson ’92, Salina, August 6, 2022
Kris (Jost) Jantz ’90, Syracuse, July 27, 2022
Christiane “Chris” (Wade) Luehrs ’92, Hays, July 14, 2022
Shannon (Grant) Nichol ’98, Topeka, July 30, 2022
Barbara “Barb” (Fiser) Ruliffson ’90, Manhattan, May 10, 2022
Curtis Schmidt ’99, ’04, Hays, June 16, 2022
Shane Trentman ’94, ’99, ’05, Overland Park, Dec. 7, 2020
2000s
Robert Coffey ’06, Parker, Colo., Jan. 20, 2019
2010s
Sadie Arnet ’18, Russell, June 10, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Cornelius ’15, Spring Hill, Tenn., June 29, 2019
Rebecca (Bloomgren) Ott ’17, Mulvane, July 13, 2021
Marriages
1980s
Ty Herrington’87 and Lori Herrington, Aug. 17, 2021
1990s
John Ludes ’95 and Claire (Bohm) Mullen ’15, Sept. 30, 2021
2000s
Daniel Dysinger and Kelly Geist ’09, May 14, 2022
Rich Risewick and Tara (Towns) Vance ’04, May 20, 2022
Rocky Romero and Natalie Trejo ’03, Aug. 28, 2019
2010s
Joseph Augustine ’15 and Hannah Lane-Augustine ’21, April 24, 2021
Ryan Bisbin and Kaylee Conwell ’13, ’13, Sept. 10, 2020
Daniel Honas ’15 and Olivia Wiesner ’18, April 30, 2022
Dylan Moore ’16, ’18 and Ashley Parrott ’16, June 4, 2022
Kyle Pfeifer and Baylee Werth ’17, Feb. 12, 2022
Clayton Riedel ’18 and Jordan Riedel, Nov. 18, 2019
Chandler Schmidt and Katelyn Hecker ’16, ’21, April 27, 2019
Tanner Staab ’16, ’20 and Ashten Slater ’17, ’20, ’20, July 23, 2022
Henry Stoltenberg and Maureen Duffy ’14, ’17, May 20, 2022
Austin Svoboda ’19 and Emily Rowland ’21, Sept. 12, 2020
Kyle Weiser and Jenny Havice ’12, May 14, 2022
2020s
Jason Armenta and Chantal Solorzano ’20, May 24, 2022
Andrew Blaylock ’20 and Amanda Hurla ’19, ’20, April 30, 2022
Matthew Brackey and Carlie Rouse ’21, Nov. 3, 2018
Jesse Cler ’21 and Garrett Steede, July 11, 2020
Rustin Dymond and Payje Orler ’21, Sept. 5, 2020
Rodney Flores ’21 and Nicole Miller, Dec. 11, 2021
Noah Gfeller ’20 and Julia Nowak ’21, Nov. 11, 2020
Daniel Hair and Karlee Logan ’21, Nov. 6, 2021
Slayton Hatley and Ashlyn Dempster ’21, Oct. 29, 2019
Stephan Healey and TyLynn Peterson ’21, June 25, 2022
Ryan Hillman and Taryn Rupp ’20, May 7, 2022
Mitchell Kihle ’21 and Abbie Schneider ’21, Dec. 19, 2020
Bryon Kinsman ’21 and Alison Bartlett ’20, Oct. 12, 2019
Reese Leiker ’20 and Emma Stark, Aug. 15, 2020
Oneal Lenz and Brooklynn Bracelin ’21, Sept. 25, 2021
Matthew McPherson and Taylor McPherson ’21, April 18, 2019
Matthew Northway ’21 and Katie Nowak ’21, May 22, 2021
Daniel Palencia and Morgan McCullough ’21, March 12, 2022
Clint Rogers and Lauryn Davis ’21, June 25, 2022
Easton Slipke ’21 and Morgan Leiker ’21, June 4, 2022
Kyle True ’20 and Heather Gordon ’20, ’21, Aug. 21, 2021
Patrick Zamrzla ’20 and Jenna Haase ’21, Dec. 4, 2021
Births
1990s
John ’95 and Claire ’15 (Bohm) Ludes, Salina, a boy, Boe John, April 2, 2022
2000s
Joshua Dreher ’09 and Jaclynn Ward, Hays, a boy, James, May 10, 2022
2010s
Chandler and Katelyn ’16, ’21 (Hecker) Schmidt, Hays, a boy, Kohen James, March 17, 2022
Taylor and Jessica “Jessie” ’14, ’16 (Havice) Hess, Wichita, a girl, Ava Jane, April 5, 2022
Spring 2022
Class Notes
1970s
Ann (Gustad) Leiker ’77, ’86, Hays, retired from her position as executive director with The Center for Life Experiences.
Patsy (Wilken) Fort ’76, ’88, Garden City, retired from her position as special ed. teacher at USD 457.
Lynden “Lyn” Klein ’70, Hays, was named a board director for the Hays Board of Realtors in December 2021.
Thomas “Tom” Marks ’76, Atwood, retired from his position as vice president and loan officer at Farmers Bank & Trust.
Sherie (Christensen) Moody ’76, Marion, retired from her position as administrator of the federal Women, Infants, and Children program with Marion County Health Department.
Marlis (Armbruster) Norton ’79, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
1980s
Joannah (Moeder) Applequist ’89, Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service with HaysMed.
Gayla (Lohrmeyer) Binder ’85, Hays, was recognized for 35 years of service with HaysMed.
Joseph “Joe” Erdman ’85, Littleton, Colo., was promoted to responsible systems engineer for the spacecraft electronics systems on NASA’s Artemis program.
Lisa (Kaiser) Gagnon ’87, Victoria, was recognized for 30 years of service with HaysMed.
John Holub ’82, Hays, was installed as president of the Hays Board of Realtors in December 2021.
May (Ewert) Schumacher ’87, Walker, retired from her position as student fiscal services director at FHSU in February 2022.
1990s
Roger Barnhart ’94, St George, joined the Central Kansas Mental Health Center as director of crisis services.
Lori (Deboer) Bogart ’97, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Eric Carlson ’99, Wichita, was promoted to vice president of shared technology with PrismHR in February 2022.
Alaina (Elliott) Dresslar ’96, ’98, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Julie (Huelsman) Fischer ’94, Ellis, was recognized for 25 years of service with HaysMed.
Jacqueline “Jaci” (Connor) Gottschalk ’98, Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service with HaysMed.
Corrina (Orr) Hudsonpillar ’98, Hays, joined the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Salina as donor advisor.
Kathleen (Leiker) Huser ’92, ’19, Victoria, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Brandy (Nieman) Huser ’93, Victoria, was recognized for 25 years of service with HaysMed.
Jacquelyn “Jackie” (Robidoux) Elliott ’98, Sun Tan Valley, Ariz., joined the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance as a board member.
Kevin Jenks ’95, Wichita, was named the president and CEO of the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
Myrna (McClelland) Jordan ’90, Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service with HaysMed.
Brenda (Votaw) McMillin ’92, 94, ’95, Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service with HaysMed.
Faye (Pflieger) Miller ’95, ’13, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Lina (Schmidt) Miller ’96, Ellis, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Jason Pavlu ’96, Ness City, was recognized at the 2022 Summit Club Awards as a member of the top performing sales team with Simpson Farm Enterprises.
John Ross ’90, ’94, Ellis, was one of eight national recipients of Prosci’s Advanced Deployment Lead Certification and received leadership recognition from Sunflower Electric Power Corporation.
Ryan Ruda ’97, ’99, Holcomb, was chosen as a member of the Leadership Kansas class of 2022.
Kimberly “Kim” (Herman) Thomason ’91, ’98, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Tanna (Redetzke) Vine ’98, Ellis, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Robert Wickham ’90, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Luanne (Baxa) Willbrant ’97, Clifton, was hired as an RN at Wakefield Rehab and Care.
2000s
Jenna (Henrickson) Alvarez ’08, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Lee Baldwin ’09, Wichita, was hired at Emporia High School as head boys basketball coach and physical education teacher.
Sarah (Hammersmith) Balthazor ’00, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Heather Barkley ’09, Salina, was named principal at Meadowlark Elementary USD 305.
Sara (Schwantes) Bloom ’05, Hays, was chosen as a member of the Leadership Kansas class of 2022.
Lisa (Garner) Brening ’06, ’17, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Ashley (Dopita) Comeau ’08, Plainville, was named the 2021 North Central Kansas regional winner in the retail business category by the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Schamra (Vincent) Detherage ’08, Hays, was chosen as a member of the Leadership Kansas class of 2022.
Andrea (Kirby) Dix ’03, Stockton, was nominated for 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year program.
Monica (Dreiling) Cook ’00, ’02, Hays, was named the Hays Post Teacher of the Month for April.
Amy (Frenzl) Feldt ’05, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Megan (Leis) Gerber ’05, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Amanda Gittinger ’04, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Keith Glotzbach ’03 Topeka, was named principal of Royal Valley Middle School.
Jennifer (Hembree) Howard ’05, Ellis, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Bobbi (Urban) LaViolette ’06, Great Bend, was promoted to senior vice president and chief operations officer at Farmers Bank and Trust.
Kurtis Linenberger ’08, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Dane Lonnon ’07, Hays, was promoted to Student Fiscal Services director at FHSU in February 2022.
Phillip “Phil” Ockinga ’05, Peru, Neb., was hired as head football coach at Peru State College.
Robert Readle ’06, Hays, was named a board director for the Hays Board of Realtors in December 2021.
Jill (Werth) Rozean ’00, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Jay Simpson ’00, Hays, was recognized at the 2022 Summit Club Awards as a high-achieving dealership principal with Simpson Farm Enterprises.
Jed Simpson ’01, Hays, was recognized at the 2022 Summit Club Awards as a high-achieving dealership principal with Simpson Farm Enterprises.
Christina “Chris” (Robben) Sramek ’02, 03, ’04, Hays, was hired as principal of Roosevelt Elementary School USD 489.
Laura (Wolfram) Staab ’02, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Ryan Staab ’05, Hays, was recognized for 20 years of service with HaysMed.
Tara (Towns) Vance ’04, Norton, was hired as the director of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems with Network Kansas.
Jana (Freeman) Wickham ’08, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Cameron “Cammi” (Williby) Williby-Flax ’08, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
2010s
Alicia (Studer) Bahr ’11, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Ashley (Wollenberg) Bauck ’11, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Patrick Brennan ’15, Arvada, Colo., was hired as an associate sales representative with Smith + Nephew in December 2021.
Holly (Blair) Brown ’16, Colorado Springs, Colo., was promoted to vice president of analytics and digital experience with SESLOC Federal Credit Union in November 2021.
Ashley (Martinez) Campbell ’19, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Shanna (Schumacher) Carrillo ’18, Hays, received the Sr. Mary J. Mollison Nurse of the Year Award.
Cynthia (Chapin) Chaffin ’18, Goodland, was hired as a product manager with CipherTrace in January 2022.
Darla (Brubaker) Deeds ’18, Bird City, was a featured author at the Los Angeles Festival of Books 2022.
Michelle (George) Dillard ’11, Highlands Ranch, Colo., received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Sheyvette Dinkens ’19, Kansas City, Mo., was chosen as a member of the Leadership Kansas class of 2022.
Leslie (West) Engel ’18, La Crosse, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Jill Faxon ’17, Pinehurst, N.C., was promoted to O’Neal Volleyball head coach.
Brian Feldt ’11, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Lauren Finger ’14, ’17, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Tamera “Tammy” (Eckert) Geyer ’18, ’19, Pratt, was one of the four FHSU graduate students who participated in the Capitol Graduate Research Summit on March 29th.
Emily Gottschalk ’17, Hays, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Grant Gottschalk ’19, Wichita, joined Miles Family Foods as the business development manager in November 2021.
Shionta Gray ’11, Great Bend, was promoted to community support services director with The Center for Counseling and Consultation.
Abby (Quick) Hammerschmidt ’15, La Crosse, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Alexander “Alex” Hendee ’13, Henrico, Va., was promoted to assistant property manager with Cushman and Wakefield in January 2022.
Brent Hines ’11, Hays, was awarded 2021 Realtor of the Year with Bel Air Realty in December 2021.
Jacinta “Jacie” Hoyt ’11, Stillwater, Okla., was hired as the new women’s basketball head coach at Oklahoma State University.
Courtney Kaba ’16, Golden, Colo., joined Cedar Lodge Dental Group as a dentist.
Erin Klaus ’10, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Dimitri Kricfalusi ’13, Ozark, Mo., was promoted to director of supply chain systems with Bass Pro Shops in March 2022.
Christina (Jensen) Lawver ’17, ’20, Plainville, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Zachary “Zach” Long ’11, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Mallory McQueen ’19, Plainville, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Troy “TJ” Miller ’13, Ellis, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Christy Moeder ’15, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Erika Norris ’19, Glade, was named the February Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Taylor (Kisner) Ottley ’15, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Alyssa Owens ’19, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Katerina (Walters) Pabst ’11, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service with HaysMed.
Harold Robinson ’15, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Samantha (Roush) Sramek ’16, La Crosse, was recognized for 15 years of service with HaysMed.
Christi Steinle ’14, Russell, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Matthew “Matt” Whitmore ’14, Arvada, Colo., joined DaVita Kidney Care as director of strategy in February 2022.
2020s
Alexis “Lexi” Boeck ’20, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Jesse Briscoe ’20, Webb City, Mo., joined Missouri Southern State University as the international student services coordinator.
Alison Helget ’20, Hays, was one of the four FHSU graduate students who participated in the Capitol Graduate Research Summit on March 29th.
Cole Jacobsen ’20, Hays, was recognized for 5 years of service with HaysMed.
Evan Maldonado ’21, Hutchinson, joined the University of South Dakota sports information staff as the primary media contact for men’s basketball, soccer, and men’s and women’s golf.
Christien Ozores ’20, Russell, was promoted from assistant football coach to head football coach at Russell High School.
Logan Pegram ’20, Lawrence, was hired as head football coach at Silver Lake High School.
Tracey (Brown) Pryce ’21, Crownsville, Md., was hired as an information systems program analyst at the Department of the Treasury.
Nickolas “Nick” Schulz ’20, Lenexa, was promoted to project manager – core engineering with Garmin in January 2022.
Erica Seger ’20, Stafford, joined the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic care team as a family nurse practitioner with The University of Kansas Health System.
Karl Dawn (Hobbs) Stover ’20, Beloit, was recognized as the Kansas Association of Career and Technical Education (K-ACTE) Young Teacher of the Year award winner, the Carl Perkins Outstanding Service award winner and the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE) Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher.
Jared Vitztum ’20, ’21, Hays, was placed on the 2021-22 MIAA men’s basketball academic honor roll and earned the Scholar-Athlete Award.
In Memoriam
1940s
Agnes (Turman) Benedict ’47, Fort Collins, Colo., April 12, 2021
Clifford “Bill” Jones ’49, Quinter, March 22, 2022
Margaret “Maggi” (Lund) Watson ’44, Wichita, April 2, 2022
Orva (Scheuerman) Wolfe ’48, Hutchinson, April 23, 2022
1950s
Kerry Bahl ’59, ’59, Pleasanton, Calif., March 27, 2022
Norma (Kuhn) Berens ’59, Victoria, April 14, 2022
Melvin “Mack” Bollinger ’57, Lakewood, Colo., March 4, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” Braun ’56, Hays, March 6, 2022
Anita (Robben) Bril ’56, Arvada, Colo., May 25, 2021
Richard Deen ’59, Northglenn, Colo., Dec. 5, 2021
Francis “Fran” Frey ’52, ’52, Antioch, Calif., Oct. 27, 2021
Fr. Beryl “Jeri” Gibson ’54, Phillipsburg, Feb. 26, 2022
Norman “Chug” Herrington ’59, Gardner, Nov. 15, 2021
Donald Hertel ’51, Garden City, May 23, 2021
Warren Lamont ’59, Lebanon, Nov. 2, 2018
Janice (Robinson) Legere ’57, Hill City, April 21, 2022
Robert “Bob” McClellan ’51, Palco, March 6, 2022
James “Mick” McVey ’50, Lindsborg, Feb. 23, 2022
Thelma (Dixon) Morgan ’57, Topeka, March 12, 2022
Homer Reed Jr. ’50, ’51, Sudbury, Mass., April 20, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Reinert ’56, ’62, Chandler, Ariz., Nov. 24, 2021
Dorothy (DryBread) Stewart ’53, Lakin, March 9, 2022
Clark Whiting ’58, ’61, Fort Worth, Texas, May 11, 2021
David “Dave” Woolery ’55, Branson, Mo., May 5, 2021
1960s
Larry Anthony ’67, ’69, Globe, Ariz., April 3, 2022
Robert “Bob” Barron ’66, Bristol, Va., March 24, 2022
Linda Boone ’66, Hays, Feb. 24, 2022
Shirley (Guymon) Branson ’67, Meade, Feb. 14, 2022
Thomas Bunker ’64, ’68, McCammon, Idaho, May 12, 2021
Larry “Roger” Degarmo ’68, Bixby, Okla., Aug. 17, 2018
Marvin Dunlap ’65, Jacksonville, Ark., July 19, 2021
Robert “Bob” Dyer ’64, Wichita, Dec. 19, 2021
Alice “Vicki” (Lewis) Enfield ’65, Norton, Nov. 19, 2019
Mary (Springfeldt) Garner ’64, St. John, Jan. 28, 2020
Barbara (Palmer) Hoglund ’60, ’61, Spring, Texas, Oct. 11, 2021
Allaire Homburg ’67, ’71, Stockton, March 16, 2022
Robert “Bob” Kephart ’67, ’72, Buffalo, Mo., Jan. 1, 2022
Thomas Keyse ’65, ’67, Great Bend, Jan. 13, 2021
Alfred “Al” Kober Jr. ’60, ’66, Boise, Idaho, April 15, 2022
Merlin “Merle” Kruse ’65, Sheridan, Wyo., March 9, 2022
Robert “Bob” Kunz ’68, Lincoln, Neb., April 21, 2022
Francis “Ray” Lewis ’69, ’72, Auburn, Ala., Feb. 20, 2022
Frank Magana ’60, Kansas City, Nov. 7, 2021
Dorothy “Dot” (Androes) Mindrup ’69, Olathe, April 20, 2022
Harold “Hal” Nagel ’62, ’64, Natoma, March 8, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Oyer ’65, Newton, March 9, 2022
Richard “Rich” Pahls ’66, ’67, Omaha, Neb., April 20, 2022
Mary (Bowen) Paul ’61, Valley Center, April 8, 2019
Carol Reinert ’62, Wichita, April 15, 2022
Carol (Walters) Rupp ’66, Winfield, April 5, 2022
Linda (Perrill) Shelton ’67, ’90, ’96, Alba, Texas, Jan. 16, 2022
Larry Soice ’67, ’68, Wichita, April 28, 2022
Mary “Beth” (Whitley) Wingfield ’65, Battleboro, N.C., April 3, 2022
1970s
Rodger Berg ’71, Sterling, Colo., Jan. 21, 2022
Norma “Jean” (Meade) Berland ’72, ’77, Hays, March 21, 2022
Carolyn “Jeanne” Boyd ’79, Casper, Wyo., April 18, 2022
Fred Johnson ’71, Haviland, April 15, 2022
Carolyn (Meats) Schoen ’70, Pratt, Oct. 22, 2021
Glenn Simmons ’70, ’71, ’96, Rustic, Colo., March 5, 2022
Donna (Morgan) Stejskal ’71, Larned, April 12, 2022
John “Johnny” Stoskopf ’75, Great Bend, April 19, 2022
Linda (Mahin) True ’75, Lebo, Dec. 20, 2020
Ronald Underwood ’70, Everest, March 13, 2022
Marilyn (Baumann) Walker ’71, Manhattan, Feb. 22, 2022
1980s
Karen (Schneider) Baisinger ’88, Lincoln, Neb., March 26, 2022
Linda (Lightner) Duck ’83, Solomon, April 8, 2022
Mark Fattig ’80, Brady, S.D., March 25, 2022
Rhonda (Hess) Johnson ’80, ’87, ’98, Abilene, Nov. 6, 2020
Terry Krueger ’81, ’85, Steamboat Springs, Colo., Feb. 19, 2021
Karen (Mar) Mapstone ’80, Hays, March 9, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Schamberger ’83, Wichita, March 3, 2022
David “Dave” Weed ’81, Salina, April 18, 2022
James “Jim” Williams ’85, Hays, July 16, 2021
Kenneth Wood ’80, Macksville, April 2, 2022
1990s
Melvin “Mel” Basgall ’90, La Crosse, Feb. 26, 2022
Leisa (Pate) Bates ’95, Pueblo, Colo., April 4, 2022
Agnes (Gross) Christian ’96, Ness City, April 1, 2022
Hollie (Rumbaugh) Kendall ’94, Logan, April 14, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Kralicek ’97, Hoyt, Dec. 8, 2021
Dana (Boyter) Lancaster ’91, Great Bend, March 18, 2022
Jason May ’90, Pratt, March 27, 2022
Wendy (Legleiter) Nease ’95, Hays, April 12, 2022
2000s
Ashley (Oliver) Gorney ’03, Gardner, March 10, 2022
2020s
Seth Burian ’15, Vona, Colo., Dec. 5, 2020
Marriages
2010s
Raile Blackburn ’17 and Kaitlyn Dinges ’15, ’17, Jan. 8, 2022
Jared Borckman ’18 and Megan Drudik ’18, July 2, 2018
Kelton Schuckman ’16 and MacKenzie Wiley ’16, ’18, May 26, 2018
Taylor Tomsic ’16 and Sarah Jarmer ’18, July 23, 2018
2020s
Mauricio EtcheverryGamarra ’20 and Whitney Miller ’19, Sept. 19, 2021
Caleb Rudy ’20 and Emma Austin ’20, Nov. 20, 2021
2021 Tiger Notes
Fall/Winter 2021
CLASS NOTES
1960s
Paul “Ernie” Claudel ’69, ’74, Olathe, was elected to a third term on the KPERS Board of Trustees.
Donald “Don” Richardson ’67, 67, ’71, Phoenix, Ariz., celebrated his fiftieth anniversary of teaching at Phoenix College on August 16th.
1970s
Susan (Panter) Amrein ’77, Hays, was awarded the first annual Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year Award at HaysMed in May.
Max Bruce ’70, Lenexa, retired after 47 years serving families and business owners as a Wealth Coach with DM Bruce Associates in Lawrence, KS.
Leonard Bunselmeyer ’71, 83, ’96, Great Bend, was elected President of the Golden Belt Community Foundation Board of Directors for the 2021- 2022 term.
James Casey ’73, Russell, published a non fiction historical book with Amazon on Sept. 9th, 2021 entitled We Shall Never Speak of This Again: The Plight of the Irish in the 19th Century.
Marsha (Dibble) Doane ’71, Downs, and her husband, Keith, were chosen as members of the 2020 class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers and were honored at the 2021 Kansas State Fair.
Jone “Jil” (Courtney) Galloway ’76, Bedford Hills, N.Y., retired from her role as CAO & SVP-HR at Mitsubishi International Corporation after 40 years.
Micheal Goll ’79, Salina, retired from his position as teacher and coach with USD 305 in May after 41 years in public education.
Sharon (Purvis) Hendricks ’72, Bird City, and her husband, John, were chosen as members of the 2020 class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers and were honored at the 2021 Kansas State Fair.
Jennifer (Mardis) Kitson ’76, 80, ’92, Hays, retired from the FHSU Psychology Department in May.
Cindy (Karlin) Washburn ’77, Hays, was chosen as a 2021 Point of Light recipient by the Thomas More Prep-Marian community.
Randy Willis ’76, Hoisington, was chosen as a member of the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
Connie Wittman ’78, Andover, retired from her position as Director of Oncology with Good Samaritan Health System.
1980s
Pamela (Harris) Allender ’86, ’86, Hutchinson, was inducted into the 2021 Class of the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame.
Michael “Mike” Alpers ’82, Emporia, retired from his insurance agency, Mike Alpers Agency, Inc.
Diana (Hardman) Baumann ’85, Hays, joined the NCK Tech team as their Vice-President of Finance and Hays Operations.
Jarold “Jerry” Broils ’83, San Antonio, Texas, received the 2021 San Antonio ISD Career and Technology Teacher of the Year award.
Janiece “Jan” (Wineland) Burkholder ’80, ’92, Hays, retired from USD 489 in May after 41 years of teaching.
Patricia (Penka) Drees ’87, ’14, Hays, was hired as a nursing instructor at the NCK Tech Hays Campus.
Kraig Gross ’82, Hays, was chosen as a 2021 Point of Light recipient by the Thomas More Prep-Marian community.
Ronald Haefner ’89, ’91, Columbus, Neb., received the awards for Association of Career and Technical Education of Nebraska (ACTEN) Teacher of the Year and the Trade and Industrial Education Teacher of the Year.
Michelle “Shelly” (Elsen) Hensley ’88, 94, ’06, Ogallah, was recognized by the University of Kansas School of Education for her 25+ years of service to Kansas students.
Sondra (LeRock) Hickert ’86, ’87, Hays, was named the September Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Jana “Kristin” (Adolph) Issinghoff ’84, Lawrence, retired after 24 years of teaching for the Fresno Unified School District in Fresno, California.
Brian Kaiser ’86, Wichita, was chosen as a board member for Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Wichita.
Dawn (Fieler) Keil ’87, Hays, retired from USD 489 in May after 32 years of service.
Chelle (Holden) Kemper ’81, 01, ’19, Montezuma, joined the Arizona Department of Education as an Education Program Specialist in July.
John Linn ’86, ’05, Hays, retired from his position as Assistant Principal with USD 489 in May.
Patricia “Patti” (Sattler) Park ’88, ’12, Hays, was named principal of St. Mary’s Grade School in Ellis for the 2021-22 academic year.
Teresa (Giebler) Schrant ’81, Hays, was named the May Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
David Taylor ’86, Spring, Texas, retired after 33 years as a public school teacher, coach and principal.
Mark Washburn ’82, Hays, was chosen as a 2021 Point of Light recipient by the Thomas More Prep-Marian community.
Thomas Wierman ’81, ’83, Wichita, was reappointed to a second term as the Executive Director of The American Legion Boys State of Kansas.
1990s
Kathleen Albert ’90, ’95, Plainville, was hired as a general education instructor at the NCK Tech Hays campus.
Mendi (Lattin) Anschutz ’98, Hays, was hired as the Director of Advancement in Foundation at NCK Tech.
Brandon Armbruster ’93, ’09, Ellis, was recognized by the University of Kansas School of Education for her 25+ years of service to Kansas students.
Jon Armstrong ’96, ’08, Hays, won the 2021 KACRAO Diane Barnes Mentor Award.
Micki Armstrong ’98, Hays, retired from the Political Science and Sociology departments at FHSU after 23 years of service.
Rebecca “Becky” (Sidener) Bergman ’97, Roeland Park, was promoted to Team Manager with the University of Missouri-Kansas City in March.
Ryan Burrows ’97, ’98, Satanta, was honored for 22 years of service as a teacher at Satanta High School.
Karen (Meier) Burrows ’98, 98, ’03, Satanta, was appointed principal of Satanta Elementary School for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Corey Burton ’94, Ellis, was recognized by the University of Kansas School of Education for her 25+ years of service to Kansas students.
Gayla (Smalley) Clark ’90, ’95, Dodge City, was named the new director of nursing services at SunPorch of Dodge City.
Micheal “Mike” Eckroat ’93, Hays, was awarded the 212° Award at NCK Tech for his willingness to go the extra degree.
John Garvert ’94, Plainville, joined Glassman Corporation as the Chief Financial Officer.
Dawn (Juenemann) Howard ’90, ’97, WaKeeney, was hired by USD 489 as the Transition Coordinator for the 18-21 program at the new WeKan Center located in the Hadley Center.
Amy (Bartlett) Kuppetz ’95, ’00, Ellis, was recognized by the University of Kansas School of Education for her 25+ years of service to Kansas students.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Munsch ’90, Colorado Springs, Colo., was promoted to BPO Vendor Contract Manager with The Hartford Insurance in June.
Kristin (Johnson) Salazar ’98, Wichita, was a Region 4 Finalist for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year program.
Tina (Pechanec) Shepherd ’92, ’00, Hays, was hired as a fifth grade reading and social studies teacher at Wilson Elementary.
Phyllis (Nickel) Slipke ’99, ’99, Netawaka, was hired by USD 113 as a 7-12 Business and Technology Teacher at the Wetmore Academic Center for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Jennifer “Jennie” (Sechler) Thrash ’96, Concordia, was hired as the TRIO assistant director at Cloud County Community College in May.
Gerard Wellbrock ’90, Hays, received first place in the Complete Sportscast and Sports Play-By-Play divisions of the 2021 Kansas Association of Broadcasters’ Excellence in Broadcasting awards.
Tamara “Tammy” (Brooks) Wellbrock ’94, ’02, Hays, was named interim president/CEO of the Chambers of Commerce in both Colby and Pratt.
Brian Wilborn ’91, Hoisington, was appointed as Assistant Chief Financial Officer with Peoples Bank and Trust of McPherson.
Rhoda (Windholz) Wittman-Urban ’93, Victoria, joined the TMP-Marian team in her new position as junior high social studies instructor for the 2021-2022 academic year.
2000s
Jeffrey “Jeff” Alger ’06, Falls Church, Va., was hired as an Instructional Systems Designer/Trainer with Ardent Eagle Solutions.
Dustin Armbruster ’04, Hays, received second place in the DJ Personality Air Check division of the 2021 Kansas Association of Broadcasters’ Excellence in Broadcasting awards.
Stephanie (Flint) Burkholder ’02, Hays, was appointed as the Regional Director for the North-West Region with the Heartland Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center.
Nick Capo ’02, Overland Park, was promoted to Vice President of Event Operations with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Michael “Mike” DeGrosky ’05, Missoula, Mont., retired from his position as the Fire Protection Bureau Chief for the Montana DNRC.
Cheri (Strohl) Dorzweiler ’03, ’03, Hays, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Werth Wealth Management.
Matthew “Matt” Dunn ’07, Fishers, Ind., was hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at New Portland State for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Eugene “Gene” Flax ’02, Hays, was hired as the assistant principal at Holy Family Elementary for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Abby (Maska) Gillan ’06, 07, ’15, Hays, was chosen as the new head softball coach at Hays High for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Aimee (Jane) Goetz ’09, Hays, was hired as a fourth grade teacher at Wilson Elementary.
Laure (Schulte) Gross ’02, ’05, Hays, was chosen as a 2021 Point of Light recipient by the Thomas More Prep-Marian community.
Charlotte (Southerland) Hinger ’02, ’05, Fort Collins, Colo., is a 2021 Colorado Authors Hall of Fame Inductee.
Amber (Saueressig) Jewell ’07, LeRoy, published a book entitled “Finding Hope: The 12 Keys To Healing Hardship, Hurt, & Sorrow.”
Shane Larson ’02, Arkansas City, was hired as the Director of Athletics at Iowa Western Community College.
Robert Lloyd ’04, Wichita, was awarded the Outstanding Educator Award from the Southwest Academy of Management in March and was appointed to the role of International Coordinator for RCOBE at FHSU in May.
Sarah (Bohm) Mackey ’04, ’08, Hays, was hired as a Reading Recovery/Title Teacher with USD 489.
Juan “John” Martinez ’02, Benet Lake, Wis., is the Retreat Coordinator and Host at St. Benedict’s Priory and Retreat Center.
William “Bill” Meagher ’05, ’11, Hays, was hired as the new Director of Youth Ministry and Religious Education with the Diocese of Salina.
Nathan Musick ’07, ’14, Wichita, was hired as an Audit Supervisor with Marcum LLP in October.
Eric Norris ’04, Lawrence, was named MPL/NCKLS Library Director with the Manhattan Public Library and will begin his duties in late December.
Nicole Perez ’01, ’02, ’06, Junction City, joined Geary County Schools USD 475 as the new principal of the H.D. Karns Innovations Academy.
Maranda (Iles) Pike ’00, Clearwater, was promoted to Vice President with IMA Financial Group, Inc. in August.
Nicholas “Nick” Rotolo ’09, Liberal, was hired as the head boys’ golf coach at Liberal High School for the 2021-2022 academic year
Brett Rowh ’01, Beloit, was hired as the new director of the Pryor Campus with Rogers State University.
Bruce Rupp ’02, Hays, is now the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Hays Middle School.
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Leiker) Schumacher ’05, ’19, Hays, was hired as the new human resources coordinator with Ellis County.
Laney (Wolfrum) Uphoff ’04, Derby, was promoted to Director of Foster Care for TFI in Kansas and Nebraska.
Nicholl Weigel ’09, LaCrosse, was hired as a sixth and seventh grade science teacher with USD 489.
Angela (Clifton) Wilhite ’09, Larned, was appointed as admissions manager at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus in June.
Derek Wilson ’02, Kansas City, Mo., was hired as a project manager with Valorem Reply.
Jason Young ’02, Lake Dallas, Texas, was promoted to head coach of the varsity football program with the Lake Dallas Independent School District.
Jonathan Zweygardt ’08, Saint Francis, received honorable mention in the Complete Sportscast division of the 2021 Kansas Association of Broadcasters’ Excellence in Broadcasting awards.
2010s
Ashley (Weiss) Anderson ’14, ’20, Pretty Prairie, was hired as the superintendent with USD 311 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Tory (Arnberger) Blew ’16, Great Bend, was named as a member of the 2021 Kansas Emerging Leaders Class.
Elizabeth “Libby” Ary ’16, ’19, Canon City, Colo., joined the Charter School Law Group as a Law Clerk in May.
Schuyler Augustine ’16, Hays, was promoted to Senior Dispatcher with the Hays Police Department.
Rebecca “Becky” (Esau) Bartell ’13, Hesston, was hired as an assistant professor of nursing at Bethel College for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Megan (Sackschewsky) Bayer ’16, Wichita, was named Director of Simulation and Associate Professor at the proposed Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Drew Bealby ’18, ’21, Woodland Park, Colo., was hired as an associate planner with the Queen Anne’s County Planning and Zoning Department in Centreville, MD.
Angela (Humphrey) Beck ’18, Hoisington, joined the Pawnee Valley Campus Emergency Department as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Jami (Bouray) Benyshek ’13, ’13, Hays, was promoted to senior manager in the audit department at Adams Brown Strategic Allies and CPAs.
Riley (Lenz) Bleam ’19, Manson, Iowa, was hired as the new executive director of the Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation.
Steven Bolin ’18, ’19, ’20, Olathe, was hired as a School Psychologist with USD 489.
Jennifer (Brewer) Bosley ’12, ’21, Augusta, was hired as a sixth grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary in Great Bend for the 2021-22 school year.
David Caudill ’15, Quinter, was named CEO at Russell Regional Hospital.
Jessie Clausen ’17, Racine, Wis., was hired as a Unified Workforce Engineer with DXC Technology in June.
Kristina Clore ’18, Hays, is co-owner of Anhelo Massage in downtown Hays.
Valerie (Lindskog) Colip ’18, Gorham, was hired as the K-2 Special Education Teacher at Lincoln Elementary.
Clay Coniglio ’17, New Orleans, La., was hired as an IS Support Specialist with Ochsner Health.
Nicholas “Nick” Costello ’16, Frostburg, Md., graduated with his Juris Doctor degree, summa cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Alexis Crispin ’18, ’18, Shawnee, was promoted to senior staff accountant in the audit department at Adams Brown Strategic Allies and CPAs.
Darla (Brubaker) Deeds ’18, Bird City, published her new children’s book, Bruno’s Will to Heal, in April.
Ashlyn (Joy) Dold ’19, Maize, was promoted to Human Resources Manager with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.
Tyler Douglass ’19, Kansas City, Mo., was promoted to content manager with VMLY&R in June.
Ryan Engel ’18, ’20, Hays, represented Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival were they were presented the silver medal for the No. 06 Oatmeal Stout.
Matthew “Matt” Frank ’17, Hays, was promoted to manager on the tax team with Adams Brown Strategic Allies and CPAs.
Lance Fuller ’11, ’16, El Dorado, was hired as a special education teacher, head baseball coach, and assistant junior high football coach at Wabaunsee High School.
Aaron Fuller ’16, Crete, Neb., was chosen as the new head track and field coach at Simpson College in Iowa.
Jayden Garcia ’17, ’21, Lakin, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Whitney Gerstner ’15, Hays, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Adam Goetz ’15, Hays, was hired as a CTE teacher with USD 489.
Kaylor Gottschalk ’19, Hays, was hired as a fourth grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary.
Sandra (Mitchell) Grubb ’17, Chapman, was hired as a nursing instructor at Cloud County Community College.
Margaret “Maggie” Hans ’17, Winfield, was hired as head volleyball coach at Southwestern College for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Thomas Henning ’18, ’20, Hutchinson, joined the Credit Union of America team as an Information Technology Support Manager.
Rebecca “Becky” (Schippers) Hickert ’13, Junction City, was hired as an Assistant Principal at Hays High.
Jennifer (Lenser) Howard ’14, ’21, Hays, was promoted to sixth grade reading and science teacher at Holy Family Elementary.
Kayla (Klug) Johnson ’10, Salina, joined the medical staff at Clara Barton Medical Clinic as a Pediatrician in June.
Martin Juarez ’19, St. Petersburg, Fla., was hired as the Corporate Sales Manager with Safer Home Services in Clearwater, FL.
Amanda (Stroup) Ketterling ’16, Basehor, was a Region 3 Finalist for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year program.
Allison (Groff) Kitchen ’12, ’15, Hays, was hired as an MTSS Coach with USD 489.
Natalie (Morris) Klima ’17, Hays, joined Marketing Maven as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator in Great Bend.
Julia (Kent) Leggent ’17, Norton, had a solo exhibition in June at Kiechel Fine Arts.
Robert “Zane” Mahanna ’12, ’21, Hays, displayed his art exhibit, entitled “Thundermuscle,” at Garden City Community College’s Mercer Gallery.
Drew Mahin ’11, ’12, Concordia, was promoted to head women’s track and field coach at Cloud County Community College for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Margaret (McElwee) Marino ’19, Leavenworth, was hired as a second grade special education teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Sharon (Lang) McCoy ’14, Monte Vista, Colo., displayed her ceramics at The Bridge Gallery in Colorado Springs.
Mackenzie (Lewis) McCoy ’18, Ellis, graduated from Washburn School of Law in May 2021 with her Juris Doctorate, won the Cali Award for Criminal Procedure II, and was selected as a member of the Washburn Law Journal.
Cadyn McCoy ’18, Hays, joined the Emprise Bank team as a Universal Banker and became a member of Hays Young Professionals.
Meghan (Surrett) Melton ’18, Louisburg, was hired as a sixth grade social studies and communications teacher in Paola for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Achoki Moikobu ’15, Seattle, Wash., was hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Drake University.
Nicholas Murray ’16, Ford, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on June 11.
Macey (Brake) Neal ’17, ’17, Wichita, was hired as a College and Career Coordinator at Northeast Magnet High School in August.
Audra (Watson) O’Reagan ’13, 13, ’20, Hays, was hired as an English Language Arts Teacher at Hays High School.
Scott Outlaw ’15, San Antonio, Texas, was hired as the NJROTC Senior Naval Science Instructor at Smithson Valley High School in February.
Megan (Jachetta) Pantle ’13, Hays, was hired as an ELA teacher at Hays Middle School.
Devann Patten ’18, ’20, ’21, Hays, was hired as a School Psychologist with USD 489.
Samantha (Ward) Pixler ’14, Hays, was hired as a second grade teacher at O’Loughlin Elementary.
Aaron Prebenda ’16, Salisbury, Md., joined Wor-Wic Community College as Director of Student Success.
Elizabeth “Libby” Reimer ’18, ’21, Hesston, displayed her art in the Faculty Art Exhibition at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery in October.
Katherine “Katie” (Hook) Revell ’18, Ellinwood, was hired by USD 407 as the principal for Simpson Elementary during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Kresha Richardson ’15, Lees Summit, Mo., was promoted to Senior Manager of Clinical Consulting with Cerner Corporation.
Courtney Riggle ’16, Hays, is co-owner of Anhelo Massage in downtown Hays.
Ronnie “Jake” Rivera ’11, Elko, Nev., was elected to serve as a commissioner for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Isela Rodriguez ’19, Liberal, joined Hays Young Professionals.
Kristin Roth ’16, Overland Park, joined VMLY&R as a Research Strategist in August.
Kylie (Simpson) Sander ’11, Victoria, and her company, Post Rock Pet Boarding LLC, were recognized as the 2021 Emerging Business of the Year by the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University.
Douglas Schroeder ’16, Hesston, was named Executive Director of the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training.
Kyle Stacken ’11, ’13, Hays, won the 2021 KACRAO Beth Tedrow Outstanding New Professional Award.
Rod Stallbaumer ’18, Basehor, was chosen as Head Coach of the East team for the 49th Kansas Shrine Bowl in Pittsburg, KS on July 23rd, 2022.
Grant Storey ’17, Kissimmee, Fla., is the Resort Duty Manager at the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando, FL.
Tranda (Ihrig) Strnad ’13, Cuba, was named Outstanding Secondary Level Art Educator of the Year 2021-2022 by the Kansas Art Education Association.
Savannah (Hall) Taillon ’11, Salina, joined Hall Contracting, Inc as the Business Operations Manager in February.
Samantha “Sam” Tenpenny ’14, Wamego, joined the Tri-State Livestock News team with the title of Events, Marketing & Promotion.
Tyler Thompson ’13, Kansas City, was promoted to Associate Director of Digital Operations with Merck in February.
Tiffany (Rouse) Trapp ’12, Otis, was hired as the DNP Clinical Site Coordinator at Fort Hays State University.
Mariah “Mo” Utter ’17, Brewster, Neb., was hired as an elementary art and tech teacher with O’Neill Public Schools.
Brody Vandergrift ’11, Cottonwood Falls, was chosen as an assistant coach for the Division I East Squad in the 36th Annual Kansas 8-Man All-Star Game.
Cassidy (Anderson) VanNess ’16, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., was hired as a third grade teacher with Lawrence Public Schools in Massachusetts.
Kevin Walter ’18, Williamsburg, Va., joined Cerner Corporation in April as a Network Engineer II.
Jillian (Hansen) Waski ’15, Altus, Okla., was hired as a Senior Accountant with Risk Mitigation Consulting, Inc. in February.
Ryan “Wade” Welch ’14, Louisburg, was hired as the assistant principal at Osawatomie High School for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Olivia (Davenport) Zellmer ’11, ’14, Hays, was hired as a school counselor at Hays Middle School.
2020s
Michala Bieker ’20, Great Bend, was hired as a kindergarten teacher at O’Loughlin Elementary.
Katelyn (Ifland) Billings ’20, Cedar, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Carly Blackard ’21, Hays, was hired as a second grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary.
Stuart Bott ’20, Hays, was hired as a PE Teacher at Wilson Elementary.
Brett Bright ’21, Hutchinson, joined Southeast Community College as Vice President of Program Development, Beatrice Campus Director, and Athletic Administrator.
Meagan Brin ’21, Hays, was hired as a first grade paraprofessional at Holy Family Elementary.
Amber (Aden) Carithers ’20, Hutchinson, was a Region 1 Finalist for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year program.
Morgan Choitz ’20, Hays, was selected as the second place winner for the Leo Burnett Portfolio Review-Pencil Project and was chosen for the summer internship with Leo Burnett Chicago. Following the internship, she was hired as an Art Director on the Altria team for Copenhag
Nicholas Counts ’20, Ely, Nev., is working as a Geologist-Mineral Resource Manager with the Bureau of Land Management.
Shianne Figge ’21, Wamego, was accepted into the Master’s in Clinical Psychology program at Washburn University.
Wyatt Fullmer ’20, Hays, represented Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival were they were presented the silver medal for the No. 06 Oatmeal Stout.
Kelly Griffith ’20, Holdenville, Okla., joined Northwest Missouri State University as an assistant athletic trainer in June.
Abbie Hayes ’20, Highlands Ranch, Colo., is a Marketing Specialist with the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, KS.
Saul Hernandez 13, ’13, ’21, Dodge City, was named National High School Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association.
Samantha Hollerich ’20, Tipton, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Heidi (Laake) Jones ’21, Augusta, was hired as a Business Relationship Manager with Meritrust Credit Union.
Jodi (Moran) Kaufman ’20, Kingman, was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry.
Kaelin Leach ’20, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on June 11 and was president of his class.
Jessica (Coomes) Letterman ’21, Erie, was promoted to Payroll Benefits Coordinator at Labette Community College.
Jordan Melia ’20, Statesboro, Ga., was chosen as a member of the USL League One coaching staff with South Georgia Tormenta FC.
Kerri Miles ’20, Liberal, was hired as the Activities Director at Liberal High School for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Rachel Moravek ’21, Hays, joined Jana’s Campaign as an Education & Prevention Specialist.
Peyton Morlan ’20, Hays, was hired as a 3rd grade teacher at Wilson Elementary.
Jennifer “Jenny” (Curry) Noone ’20, Sedgwick, joined the Kansas Humane Society as an Employee Success Manager in September.
Rodney Penn ’21, Salina, joined the Central Kansas Mental Health Center as a Supported Employment Case Manager.
Marcy (Gagna) Reed ’20, Hays, was hired as a Speech-Language Pathologist with USD 489.
Kasey Renshaw ’21, Salina, was hired as a middle school math and communications teacher with USD 489.
Courtney Robinson ’20, Hays, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Jillian (Harper) Runyan ’21, Rose Hill, joined the Wesley Medical Center team as a Registered Nurse.
Carlie (Shupe) Sanders ’21, Hays, was hired as an RN in the KU Med Orthopedic Unit.
Kimberly Schaffer ’21, Beloit, was hired by USD 113 as a first grade teacher at Sabetha Elementary for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Chantal Solorzano ’20, Dodge City, was hired as a high school biology teacher with Dodge City Public Schools for the 2021-2022 academic year.
April (Nation) Stock ’21, Fort Scott, was hired as a first grade teacher at West Bourbon Elementary in Uniontown.
Krista Talley ’20, Belvue, was hired as a librarian at Wabaunsee Junior High School.
Morgan (Klaus) Tebo ’20, Hays, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Melanie Tilton ’20, Scott City, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Haley (George) Vajnar ’21, Hays, was hired as a third grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary.
Taylor Vogel ’21, Parker, Colo., was hired as a behavioral health advocate at Highlands Behavioral Health System.
Beatrice Walsh ’21, Thornton, Colo., placed in several events at the Region 3 Virtual Conference of the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon and was named the 2021 Outstanding Student Leader for her work in the Criminal Justice Club.
Megan (Smith) Walter ’20, Scott City, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
IN MEMORIAM
1940s
Florence O. (Origer) Berneking ’48, ’48, Wichita, July 21, 2021
Margaret J. (Breckenridge) Cornwell ’47, Saint John, May 16, 2021
Horace S. Higgins ’49, ’50, Midland, Mich., June 15, 2021
John Samuelson ’49, Newton, Sept. 19, 2021
1950s
Betty H. (Gotchall) Bonebright ’55, Wichita, Feb. 02, 2020
Lois J. (Jagger) Bowlinger ’56, ’66, Concordia, May 19, 2021
Orval Copper ’50, ’54, Monett, Mo., Jan. 13, 2020
Charmaine M. (Owens) Foraker ’54, Hutchinson, Aug. 19, 2021
James W. Franks ’53, ’54, Kenmore, Wash., Nov. 19, 2019
Edward L. Frey ’58, Garden City, Dec. 04, 2020
Melvin E. Giesaking ’53, Scottsdale, Ariz., Oct., 2020
Joe M. Gillaspie ’59, Elkhart, July 14, 2021
Glenn Ginther ’57, Kansas City, Mo., July 07, 2021
Alfreda C. (Wiesner) Karlin ’55, Brentwood, Tenn., June 05, 2021
Dennis Lemon ’57, Salina, Oct. 1, 2021
Jerry D. Lewallen ’55, Wellington, Jan. 30, 2021
Mable D. (Watt) Matheson ’51, Grand Prairie, Texas, May 25, 2020
Zinowji Melnyk ’51, Wilder, Ky., Jan. 24, 2021
Harry L. North ’57, ’62, Long Beach, Calif., Jan. 24, 2021
Jerald Poage ’59, Waverly, Mo., July 16, 2021
Ruby L. (Snavely) Rutledge ’51, Liberal, July 05, 2021
Dennis C. Sidener ’58, Manhattan, Aug. 23, 2021
Harold Smith ’58, ’69, Lakin, May 10, 2021
Richard W. Stephenson ’57, ’61, Eureka Springs, Ark., July 12, 2021
Doris (Meyer) Titsworth ’55, Golden City, Mo., July 9, 2021
Loyal Vincent ’57, ’61, Omaha, Neb., Oct. 1, 2021
1960s
George D. Basgall ’60, Boulder, Colo., Aug. 24, 2021
Dennis Bean ’69, Overland Park, Sept. 23, 2021
Elsie (Hildebrand) Brandyberry ’61, ’67, Hill City, Sept. 23, 2021
Vernon Burghart ’60, Ellensurg, Wash., July 03, 2021
Myron R. Chartier ’69, Davidson, N.C., Jan. 01, 2021
Lowell E. Crist ’60, Kennewick, Wash., May 21, 2021
Danny D. Dibble ’60, Banner Elk, N.C., Aug. 12, 2020
Barbara Dyatt ’60, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 31, 2020
Alta B. (Stock) Fahrenbruc ’64, ’69, Norton, Aug. 22, 2021
Francis Fugini ’69, Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 13, 2021
Robert E. Gray ’68, Yoder, May 06, 2020
Meryl Grosshans ’62, Minneapolis, Aug. 31, 2021
Diana (Carmichael) Haines ’66, Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 3, 2020.
Berthold “BJ” J. Hirt ’62, Lincoln, Neb., May 21, 2021
Deanna R. (White) Hormel ’60, ’63, Duluth, Ga., Jan. 09, 2017
Darrel Humble ’64, The Woodlands, Texas, April 18, 2021
William B. Johnston ’60, Meade, July 17, 2021
Gary Kenyon ’64, Great Bend, Sept. 5, 2021
Gilbert Kobler ’64, Duncanville, Texas, Sept. 24, 2021
Richard Kolodick ’69, Smicksburg, Pa., Sept. 3, 2021
Larry F. Kruse ’66, Lawton, Okla., Feb. 02, 2021
Lawrence J. LaBarge ’65, Topeka, July 28, 2021
Gilbert Larkin ’64, Tribune, Sept. 3, 2021
John P. Larzalere ’61, Minneapolis, June 15, 2021
Thomas “Tom” N. Leiker ’65, Spring, Texas, March 29, 2021
Karen (Kaltenbach) Liden ’63, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 3, 2021
Stephen E. Lindsley 69, ’69, ’76, Clarkston, Wash., May 25, 2021
Barbara Livingston ’68, Hudson, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2021
Dennis Mannering ’64, Garland, Texas, Sept. 13, 2021
Lewis Martin ’68, Manhattan, Oct. 16, 2021
John F. Marxen ’60, Basehor, June 06, 2021
Roger R. McFadden ’66, Phoenix, Ariz., April 25, 2021
Charles R. McKinney ’63, Englewood, March 30, 2021
Dwight R. Murray ’68, Overland Park, May 06, 2018
Clara (Baumfalk) Oliverius ’62, ’67, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 10, 2021
Robert Pavlicek ’62, Collierville, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2021
Bruce Petty ’67, Stillwater, Okla., Aug. 21, 2021
Wayne K. Pupke ’68, Prarie View, Sept. 18, 2020
Marcia C. (Lorimor) Randoloh ’69, Joplin, Mo., Sept. 20, 2018
Dennie A. Reed ’63, San Benito, Texas, Aug. 05, 2021
Dorothy M. (Mosher) Renner ’62, Colby, Aug. 08, 2020
Gary Schugart ’60, Houston, Texas, Nov. 5, 2018
Curtis N. Shipley ’68, El Dorado, June 30, 2021
C Ray Smith ’62, ’63, Roosevelt, Utah, Jan. 28, 2021
Robert A. Smith ’62, Lenora, June 02, 2020
Albert Smith ’64, Acworth, Ga., March 6, 2021
Kathleen P. Spillman ’69, Miami, Okla., July 13, 2021
Faye (Wilson) Steffen ’64, ’69, Sterling, Sept. 2, 2021
Robert Steimel ’68, Concordia, April 23, 2021
Lucida A. (Walters) Sullivan ’66, Olathe, July 24, 2021
Carl D. Thieszen ’62, Newton, Dec. 02, 2020
Larry R. Trussell ’65, ’66, Bella Vista, Ark., May 07, 2021
Ralph F. Voss ’65, ’67, Birmingham, Ala., July 23, 2021
Kathleen Wasinger ’69, Deerfield, Oct. 19, 2021
Leon H. Wilber ’63, Derby, July 12, 2020
Carl E. Wiltfong ’60, Ottawa, Aug. 05, 2021
Edgar “Ed” E. Wright ’63, ’68, Concordia, May 17, 2021
1970s
Kathleen A. Albrecht ’77, Wichita, Feb. 18, 2021
Sam L. Beck ’72, Rogers, Ark., June 05, 2020
Stephen J. Boehner ’72, Salisbury, N.C., April 12, 2021
Donley Bristow ’71, Wilson, July 5, 2020.
William L. Broadie ’71, Ashland, Jan. 21, 2021
Ronald Claussen ’72, ’86, Springdale, Ariz., Sept. 14, 2021
Mary (Long) Craig ’71, Russell, Sept. 9, 2021
Brenda M. (Johnson) Duran ’77, Moore, Okla., Sept. 13, 2020
Deborah Eckart ’71, Salina, Oct. 7, 2021
Charles H. Elliott ’72, Tribune, Aug. 17, 2021
Constance E. (Nelson) Fulkerson ’77, Manhattan, Aug. 20, 2021
Larry Gillett ’71, Burr Oak, Sept. 30, 2020
Gerald P. Grant ’74, Bel Aire, Nov. 30, 2020
Patti Gray ’76, ’86, Prairie Village, Sept. 7, 2021
Terry R. Gross ’72, Larned, May 01, 2021
Michael Hannafin ’72, ’74, Athens, Ga., July 26, 2020
Deborah (Kennedy) Hill ’76, Sedgwick, Oct. 6, 2021
Johnny Ireland ’79, Hays, Oct. 12, 2021
Johanna Johnson ’73, Spokane, Wash., July 7, 2021
Gary R. Keesling ’71, Grove, Okla., Aug. 16, 2021
Marvin Kramer ’74, ’76, Cimarron, Sept. 29, 2021
Larry R. Larson ’70, Junction City, July 19, 2021
Paul Madden ’77, Topeka, Aug. 24, 2021
Kathleen McCune ’75, Newton, May 5, 2020
Fern (Funk) Mishler ’71, Hollister, Mo., Oct. 22, 2021
Jen (Leiker) Nash ’73, Wichita, Sept. 18, 2021
Elaine K. (Princ) Patee ’79, Osborne, May 25, 2021
Clarice E. (Kelly) Peteete ’72, Hays, Aug. 02, 2021
Michael Pipkin ’77, Sharon Springs, Sept. 2, 2021
Richard Myers ’73, Marquette, Neb., Feb. 6, 2021
Susan (Pryor) Rosenbach ’72, Dannebrog, Neb., Sept. 15, 2021
Beverly A. (Blair) Sasek ’77, Kansas City, Mo., June 05, 2021
Judy R. (Rose) Semrad ’77, San Antonio, Texas, May 23, 2021
Gordon K. Sherman ’73, Hays, June 03, 2021
Linda S. (Hillman) Siebold ’74, Clay Center, Nov. 07, 2020
Denny Smith ’74, Ulysses, Sept. 17, 2021
Keith W. Thomas ’70, Belleville, Nov. 28, 2020
Ross L. Thornbrugh ’70, Wichita, July 21, 2020
Wanda J. (Deges) Thummel ’72, Shawnee, July 12, 2021
Margaret (Sims) Timken ’70, Hutchinson, Sept. 14, 2021
Fay L. (Harper) Wolf ’74, Plugerville, Texas, May 12, 2021
Marvin Zimmer ’70, Hays, Sept. 10, 2021
1980s
Dale Allen ’85, Wichita, April 15, 2020.
Terry A. Batt ’89, Thorton, Colo., July 05, 2021
Matthew Bosisio ’86, Seattle, Wash., Sept. 5, 2021
Virginia (Davis) Boyd ’83, Queen Creek, Ariz., May 20, 2019
Kelly V. Burgess ’81, ’03, Smith Center, Nov. 02, 2020
Marilyn K. (Dickman) Caldwell ’80, Cheboygan, Mich., June 21, 2021
Darla (Applegate) Callender ’85, Wellington, May 13, 2021
Pamela J. (Collier) Collier ’85, Durham, N.C., March 29, 2021
Roxanne M. (Jacobs) Dowling ’85, Dodge City, June 17, 2021
Cindy (Fox) Grant ’86, Larned, Oct. 1, 2021
Kevin T. Henderson ’81, Aurora, Neb., June 30, 2021
Gary Jones ’84, Casper, Wyo., Sept. 23, 2021
Helen M. (Paugh) Koel ’82, Plainville, June 02, 2021
Jon Nelson ’87, Solomon, Sept. 4, 2020
Roger C. Otte ’80, Canton, Dec. 20, 2020
Bradley Schur ’85, Minneapolis, Aug. 26, 2021
Mark A. Speier ’86, Kansas City, Mo., July 04, 2021
Dorothy (Stover) Sprenkel ’89, Hill City, Oct. 15, 2021
Teresa (Webb) Terpening ’89, Abilene, Aug. 02, 2021
Karen J. (Flanmagin) Thompson ’82, ’86, Bogue, June 16, 2021
Bill VanSchuyver ’83, Omaha, Neb., June 10, 2021
Elizabeth Vrabac ’85, Roseland Park, Feb. 12, 2021
Keith G. Zerr ’80, Grinnell, July 09, 2021
1990s
Lori D. (Nanninga) Cater ’91, Linwood, Feb. 26, 2021
Carolyn S. (Lang) Churchill ’98, Olathe, Nov. 27, 2019
Carol A. (Culbreath) Conley ’92, Parkville, Mo., May 27, 2011
Tosha D. Garrison ’98, ’02, Ness City, May 13, 2021
Betsy K. Petersen ’95, ’16, Abilene, Aug. 27, 2021
Timothy T. Slansky ’93, Pittsburg, Aug. 18, 2021
Steven Wasinger ’94, ’05, Hays, Sept. 12, 2021
2000s
Frank Herrman ’00, Salina, Sept. 1, 2021
Tonya (Bittel) Sweat ’02, LaCrosse, Sept. 21, 2021
James H. Thompson ’03, Wichita, June 06, 2021
2010s
Anthony R. Chan ’18, South Houston, Texas, Jan. 14, 2021
Christopher Madison ’17, Howard, Dec. 29, 2020
Bodie Weiss ’13, ’15, Wichita, June 24, 2020
2020s
Andrew Heimann ’21, Hays, Sept. 21, 2021
FRIENDS
Dolores L. (Lewis) Brandt, Edmond, Okla., May 07, 2020
Kristi Cranwell, Hays, Oct. 12, 2021
Sue K. (Feaster) Hobbs, Lawrence, Jan. 01, 2021
Marillyn C. (Crane) Knowles, Hays, July 20, 2021
Craig Miller, Larned, May 08, 2021
Carl D. Sanders, Salina, June 15, 2021
Marriages
1990s
Colby Richard and Sarah Kueser ’99, Oct. 24, 2020
2000s
Tyler Beam and Nicholl Weigel ’09, Sept. 11, 2021
Eric Fox and Danielle Clausen ’05, ’21, July 25, 2020
Maxwell Jasper and Heather Lefebvre ’05, June 16, 2021
2010s
Ryan Becker and Krystal Coleman ’19, July 25, 2020
Ryan Berry and Jaime Maine ’15, ’21, Oct. 1, 2016
Lucas Brull and Megan Gottschalk ’17, April 10, 2021
Kristopher Bussen ’16 and Abigail Rivera, Nov. 10, 2018
Lee Carpenter and Lacey Fischer ’11, ’11, ’13, Sept. 5, 2021
Austin Gasper ’19 and Sadie Dinkel, April 24, 2021
Colby Hamel ’16, ’21 and Delaney McGregor, Aug. 7, 2016
Luke Hampton and Rachel Pfannenstiel ’14, June 5, 2021
Chigozie Ikem and Doris Udenze ’18, ’21, Dec. 15, 2020
Chris Jordan and Emily Stallbaumer ’10, April 10, 2021
Tyler Katz ’14 and Stefani, Sept. 16, 2017
Cody Lee and Brianna Casey ’18, June 19, 2021
Cadyn McCoy ’18 and Mackenzie Lewis ’18, June 20, 2020
Drew Needham ’19 and Mercedes Gallagher ’20, Nov. 12, 2016
Dustin Potucek and Bailey Gaither ’19, July 3, 2021
Grant Ramsey and Terah Domme ’19, ’21, Nov. 7, 2020
Pierce Schippers ’16 and Kathryn Dickinson, June 23, 2018
Sean Shaffer and Lisa Keathley ’17, Sept. 1, 2018
Joel Struckhoff ’18, ’21 and Heidi Gottschalk ’19, ’19, Aug. 21, 2021
Blain Wetz ’19, ’21 and Mackenzie Kendall, May 22, 2021
Jimmy Wilson Jr. and Amanda Casey ’15, July 3, 2021
2020s
Marshall Barkow and Kaitlyn Jerke ’20, May 8, 2021
Nick Barnes and Maggie Revell ’21, Oct. 10, 2020
Taylar Bohl and Darah Portenier ’21, June 15, 2019
Maurice Bradford and Olivia Hodges ’20, Nov. 14, 2020
Marcus Brazzle and Brittanie Stalder ’21, Aug. 10, 2018
Tristan Buchanan and Paeton Harms ’21, July 30, 2021
Jared Burkholder and Kara Kuhn ‘20, June 30, 2018
Isaac Calvert and Morgan Claassen ’21, Aug. 3, 2021
Tanner Cassity and Allie Frickey ’20, Sept. 18, 2021
Ryan Gengler ’21, ’21 and Andrea Nimz ’19, ’19, July 17, 2021
Andrew Graves ’20 and Morgan Spradlin, June 7, 2020
Jordan Hartwell and Kori Birzer ’20, Oct. 2, 2021
Michael Hensley and Kayla Langdon ’20, June 10, 2017
Eric Kinney ’20 and Jordan, June 30, 2018
Cody Kohler ’21 and Molly Hein, June 13, 2020
Rodney Larsen and Tracey Bowen ’21, April 2, 2018
Gregg Laster and Elizabeth Reed ’21, Dec. 31, 2016
Andrew Makings and Morgan Westbrook ’21, Sept. 18, 2021
Matt Marez and Kaitlin Smith ’20, April 4, 2021
Matthew McClure ’20 and Suzi Le ’19, Feb. 14, 2020
Rob McQuirk and Rachel McDonald ’21, April 11, 2020
Nicholas Nowak ’21 and Karis, Aug. 15, 2021
Jason Randle and Chelsi Valdez ’21, July 1, 2017
John Roetzer and Jessica Morgan ’21, Aug. 10, 2019
Zakary Romo and Adrianna Michaud ’20, Sept. 18, 2021
Mason Runyan and Jillian Harper ’21, July 3, 2021
Philip Salyer and Melissa Ratliff ’21, May 5, 2018
Lane Sanders ’21 and Carlie Shupe ’21, June 6, 2020
Harris Smith and Mikaela Stevenson ’20, Jan. 18, 2019
Michael Stefan and Emily Prine ’20, April 24, 2021
Casey Thyer and Lindsey Palmer ’20, April 29, 2017
Conrad Vajnar ’21 and Haley George ’21, July 31, 2021
Westley Warren and Marsha Corzan ’21, Aug. 11, 2018
Jacob Weigel ’21 and Jessica ’19, Sept. 2, 2019
Jacoby Williams ’20 and Shiland Fuller ’21, Dec. 4, 2020
BIRTHS
2000s
Cory ’07 and Traci ’07, ’07 (Reece) Ehrlich, Hoisington, a boy, Samuel Charles, May 13, 2021
Eric and Danielle ’05, ’21 (Clausen) Fox, Larned, a boy, Maverick, April 28, 2021
2010s
Kristopher ’16 and Abigail (Rivera) Bussen, Wallace, a boy, Wyatt James, Jan. 17, 2021
Logan and Elaina ’16, ’16 (Haberer) Garrett, Luray, a boy, Luke Asher, Jan. 20, 2021
Dave and Chelsea ’18 (Zimmerman) Hasket, Hays, a boy, Archer Sterling, March 5, 2021
Fausto Hernandez and Devani ’18, ’21 Prieto, Great Bend, a girl, Ellie Lizeth, March 14, 2021
Nicholas ’16 and Jera ’16, ’16 (Gales) Hoffmann, Goddard, a boy, Alan, March 30, 2021
Dustin ’12 and Heather ’12, ’17 (Sanders) McWhirter, Hays, a girl, Lakyn Leigh, March 17, 2021
Zachary ’13 and Bailey ’14 (Zimmerman) Nash, Hays, a boy, Henley Shawn, May 10, 2021
Nolan ’13,’13 and Joanna ’12 (Loewen) Trapp, Little River, a boy, Jaxson, Feb. 19, 2021
2020s
Emmanuel ’20 and Heather (Albright) Adigun, Hugoton, a girl, Maliyah Mae, July 11, 2021
Eric ’20 and Jordan Kinney, Overland Park, a girl, Jade, May 10, 2020
Kevin and Lauren ’21 (Dicellis) Del Rio, South Plainfield, N.J., a girl, Olivia Lou, Feb. 10, 2021
Jeremiah and Jessica ’21 (Bauer) Fiscus, McPherson, a boy, Leonard Tripp, March 15, 2021
Spring/Summer 2021
Class Notes
1960s
Paul Monty ’66, Washington, retired from his position as District Magistrate Judge after serving 14 years in Washington County.
Ramon Powers ’61, ’63, Topeka, coauthored a book entitled Northern Cheyenne Ledger Art by Fort Robinson Breakout Survivors which was published in November 2020.
Stephen Tebo ’67, Boulder, Colo., provided both monetary donations and items from his personal collection for the opening of Tebo’s Corner which features the Graham County Auto and Art Museum.
1970s
Susan (Panter) Amrein ’77, Hays, was honored for her 35 years of service at HaysMed.
Nadine (Bolte) Bishop ’77, ’81, Imperial, Neb., retired from the Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on December 31 after forty and a half years.
Gloria (Baus) Blackwell ’75, ’03, Hays, was chosen as the March Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Craig Broadbent ’76, ’79, Wichita, retired after 43 years of teaching, coaching and administrative roles in several school districts.
Glenda (Runft) Broadbent ’78, Wichita, received Heathcare Hero recognition from the GraceMed Clinic for her dedication to nursing.
Shane Cordell ’77, ’91, Little River, was selected for induction into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
Michael Ediger ’78, ’81, Lawrence, was awarded the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region II Bruce Tracy Award in 2019. This past year he was also presented with a service pin in honor of his 40 years of employment with the State of Kansas.
Gary Fredrickson ’77, Clay Center, has retired from 38 years of private dental practice in Oberlin and Smith Center. He is now employed by the Konza Community Dental Clinics in Manhattan and Junction City.
Kody (Kimerer) Gentry ’79, ’81, Abilene, has retired from her position as bookkeeper with Abilene High School after 34 years of service.
Charles Harbin ’77, Hays, has retired from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office after more than 40 years in law enforcement.
William Havice ’77, ’79, Clemson, S.C., was honored with the 2021 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) William E. Dugger Exemplary Collaboration Award.
Francine (Brull) Hestermann ’79, ’79, Hays, has announced her retirement from the FHSU Foundation effective October 2021 after a tenure of more than two decades.
Eloise (Ison) Kerbs ’74, Lawrence, retired from the East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education after 36 years of teaching children with disabilities.
Steven Lowen ’79, Corpus Christi, Texas, recently retired from his position with Comex Group.
Robert McAnany ’79, Hays, was honored for his 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Leslie Needham ’75, Tonganoxie, was reelected to the board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka.
Skip Numrich ’77, Scott City, was featured as one of Ingram’s 2021 Top 50 Kansans You Should Know.
David O’Toole ’73, Leawood, announced his retirement from CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. after nearly 15 years of service.
Lon Pishny ’71, ’78, Garden City, retired after 41 years as a financial planning and investment advisor.
Timothy Rietzke ’74, Coldwater, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Coach of the Year Finalist.
Rex Rosenberg ’71, ’76, Great Bend, placed first and second in the Professional Photography division of the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
Andrew Rupp ’77, Hays, was awarded the Legion of Honor Award for his 40 years of service to the Hays Kiwanis Club.
Doyle Saddler ’70, Colby, placed third in the Professional Photography division of the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
William Schick ’78, ’79, Phillipsburg, was inducted into the Kansas Music Educators Association Hall of Fame for 2021.
Pamela Shaffer ’70, Hays, recently published the book Letters to Mary: A Missionary Writes Home from New Guinea, 1959-1963.
Donald Simpson ’73, 76, Leawood, retired from his position as executive director of the Kansas City Kansas Baptist Association.
Ronald Suppes ’72, ’75, Dighton, was reelected to the Kansas Wheat Commission for District Two.
David Trowbridge ’72, Wilson, retired in November after forty five and a half years as a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in Russell.
Errol Wuertz Sr. ’77, ’98, Hays, was reelected chairman of the Kansas Real Estate Commission.
1980s
Joseph Aistrup ’82, Auburn, Ala., was elected chair of the Alabama Humanities Alliance Board of Directors.
Trudy (Herrman) Alstatt ’81, Hays, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Allison (Bolton) Anderson-Harder ’88, Emporia, was selected as the next superintendent for Emporia Public Schools after serving as interim superintendent since November 24, 2020.
Myron Applequist ’87, Hays, was honored for his 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Joannah (Moeder) Applequist ’89, Hays, was chosen to serve on the Grow Hays Board of Directors.
Janiece (Wineland) Burkholder ’80, ’92, Hays, was selected as the October Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Marty Clark ’89, Russell, received the Lee Nusser Award for Outstanding Magistrate Judge of 2020.
Marty Clark ’89, Russell, District Magistrate Judge, retired after 23 years of service.
Christopher Crawford ’89, ’90, Republic, Mo., retired from his position as vice president for enrollment and student affairs at Black Hills State University.
Tamera (Peterson) Davis ’87, Stillwater, Okla., was promoted to Language Arts Division Chair with Northern Oklahoma College.
Thomas Drees ’86, Hays, was elected district judge in the 23rd Judicial District.
Rose (Kuhn) Dreiling ’81, ’02, Victoria, was honored for her 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Laura (Luea) Ellison ’82, Ellis, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Joseph Erdman ’85, Littleton, Colo., was recently promoted to be the Avionics System Architect on NASA’s Artemis program with Lockheed Martin; they are building the spacecraft which will take the next man and the first woman to land on the moon.
James Fouts ’82, Hays, was awarded the Legion of Honor Award for his 35 years of service to the Hays Kiwanis Club.
Rhonda (Anderson) Goddard ’86, Penokee, was chosen as the newest member of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Board of Trustees.
Perry Henman ’80, Ellis, was awarded the Legion of Honor Award for his 35 years of service to the Hays Kiwanis Club.
William Hermes ’85, ’87, Hutchinson, retired after 28 years as the Reno County Youth Services Director.
Annette (Augustine) Herrman ’89, Hays, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Charlene (Brubaker) Holzmeister ’85, Hays, was honored for her 16years of service with Ellis County.
Jayne (Costigan) Inlow ’88, Hays, was chosen as a member of the inaugural advisory board with the Center for Civic Leadership at FHSU. She was also honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Steven Johnson ’80, Great Bend, was appointed to serve as chief judge of the 20th Judicial District effective January 11 through December 31, 2021.
William Johnson ’89, Norton, retired from his position as head wrestling coach and accepted the Jr. High Principal and 7-12 Athletic Director position in Norton.
David Linn ’87, Abilene, has announced his retirement from Abilene High School at the end of the 2020-21 academic year after teaching woods and drafting since 1993.
Christy (Schumacher) Markus ’82, Hays, was honored for her 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Murray McGee ’86, Moundridge, was appointed to serve as city administrator of Moundridge effective January 1, 2021.
Irvin Mitchell ’89, Russell, was appointed to the State Banking Board by Governor Laura Kelly.
Mike Morgison ’83, Garden City, retired from his position as construction superintendent with Jag Construction.
Robert Muirhead ’83, ’87, Hays, was chosen to serve on the Grow Hays Board of Directors.
Leslie (Zeldin) Paige ’81, ’87, Tucson, Ariz., was recently recognized with a Presidential Award from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Lisa (Seemann) Ree ’89, Schoenchen, was honored for her thirty years of service with Ellis County.
Melissa (Scheetz) Romme ’89, Hays, is the 2021 Hays Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair -Elect and Treasurer.
Mary (Waldschmidt) Sell ’85, Hays, was honored for her 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Richard Staab ’86, Hutchinson, was featured as one of Ingram’s 2021 Top 50 Kansans You Should Know.
Martin Straub ’84, Hays, was selected as the State Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Administrator of the Year and plans to retire from his position as principal with USD 489 at the end of June.
Mary (Bruggerman) Straub ’84, ’02, Hays, plans to retire from her position as a reading teacher with USD 489 at the end of the 2020-21 school year.
Robert Thibault ’80, Topeka, was awarded the Sonny Slater Award for Service to Community and Station.
Brenda (Bean) Tooley ’83, ’84, Monmouth, Ill., joined Grand Valley State University as the associate director of undergraduate scholar engagement in November 2020.
Steve Wagner ’83, Manhattan, retired from coaching at Riley County High School after 37 years.
Kathleen (Binder) Ward ’86, ’00, Hays, was promoted at FHSU.
Ann (Basgall) Weber ’82, Hays, was chosen as the March Hays Post Teacher of the Month
Kary Zweygardt ’83, Saint Francis, placed second in the Professional 2D division of the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
1990s
Mark Applegate ’97, Montezuma, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Coach of the Year Finalist.
Thelma (Benoit) Berland ’94, ’95, Damar, was appointed as a new member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the High Plains Board of Directors.
Douglas Bigge ’96, Stockton, was reelected as magistrate judge for Rooks County.
Douglas Bigge ’96, Stockton, was elected to the board of directors of the Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association.
Steven Boos ’92, Phillipsburg, was recognized for his fifteen years of service with Phillips County Health Systems.
Jerald Braun ’95, ’07, Hays, was named Kansas Special Education Professional of the Year.
Judith (Braun) Brummer ’93, ’11, Hays, was the Spring 2021 recipient of the Werth College Outstanding Teaching Award.
Kelly Cook ’94, ’96, Junction City, was hired as the Director of Workforce Development and Outreach at Cloud County Community College.
Anita (Lessor) Curtis ’94, Wichita, was selected as a nominee for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year for Region IV.
Brian Dawson ’92, Hays, was honored for his twenty years of service with the Hays Police Department.
Annie (Ward) Diederich ’91, ’96, Topeka, will join the Kansas State High School Activities Association staff on July 1, 2021, as an Assistant Executive Director.
Lisa (Garrison) Dinkel ’91, Hays, was honored for her 30 years of service at HaysMed.
Lindsey (Leo) Dreiling ’97, Hays, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Jacquelyn Feist ’95, Dodge City, plans to retire from her position as principal with USD 443 at the end of the 2020-21 school year after 33 years in education.
Joyce (Tillery) Frey ’93, ’95, Macksville, is the author of the children’s book Millie’s Garden and the Great Carrot Mystery which was read live at a weekend event hosted by the Hays Arts Council.
Denise Gabel-Comeau ’95, Huntington, W. Va., was appointed director of quality and patient safety with Mountain Health Network in October.
Elizabeth (Berning) Gerber ’99, ’01, ’03, Scott City, was selected as a member of the 2021 Leadership Kansas Class.
Vicki (Dunning) Gile ’91, Hays, plans to retire from her position as principal at O’Loughlin Elementary School with USD 489 at the end of June.
Scott Gross ’90, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Renae (Bell) Hickert ’96, Liberal, will retire from her position as USD 480 superintendent at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year.
Timothy Hoskins ’97, Hays, was recognized for his five years of service at HaysMed.
Pamela (Schrant) Irwin ’92, ’03, ’13, ’18, Bennington, was named Superintendent for USD 240 Twin Valley.
Aaron Larson ’98, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Rebel Mahieu ’95, ’11, Colby, placed first in the Professional Mixed Medium division of the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
Amy (Erwin) Massaglia ’90, Wichita, retired from the military after 38 years of service.
Mark McCullick ’96, Hays, was awarded the Legion of Honor Award for his 30 years of service to the Hays Kiwanis Club.
Dustin McEwen ’95, Norton, was selected as the new superintendent of schools for USD 237 effective July 1, 2021.
Rose (Stephens) McFarland ’95, Hays, was selected as the January Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Lisa (Jennison) McGrath ’98, ’99, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Douglas Minson ’96, ’97, Wakeeney, is the 2021 Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Chair-Elect.
Armando Orozco ’99, ’01, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Manager program through the University of Kansas in December.
Denise (Duffey) Orth ’96, ’06, Hays, was promoted at FHSU.
Julie () Peterson-Shea ’94, ’02, Phillipsburg, placed first in the Professional 2D division and was named Best of Show at the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
Nicole (Hendrix) Pfannenstiel ’96, Hays, was chosen as a member of the inaugural advisory board with the Center for Civic Leadership at FHSU.
Lori (Dinkel) Post ’95, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Lisa (Storer) Renz ’90, ’96, Hays, was named as a semi-finalist for the Kansas Teacher of the Year program.
Christina (Schlenker) Ricke ’94, Wichita, began a two-year term as chair of the board of directors for Catholic Charities in the Wichita Diocese.
Gina (Littrell) Riedel ’92, Gorham, was chosen to serve as Board of Directors Chair for Grow Hays.
Kent Rohleder ’96, Hays, was promoted at FHSU.
Kay (Dinkel) Rohr ’91, ’94, Hays, was honored for her sixteen years of service with Ellis County.
Teresa (Kohl) Rohr ’92, Ellis, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Christina (Bussen) Rohr ’99, ’99, Hays, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Melissa Rudell ’97, Hays, retired from her position as senior administrative assistant with the FHSU Agriculture Department.
Chanc Salmans ’98, ’99, Hays, was honored for his 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Jenifer (Brown) Sanderson ’94, Goodland, received the 2020 Leadership Kansas Jim Edwards Alumnus of the Year Award.
Donald Scheibler ’96, Hays, was reappointed to the Commission on Police Officers Standards and Training by Governor Laura Kelly.
Kimberly (Deines) Schmeidler ’96, ’05, Hays, earned her first-time certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in exceptional needs specialist/early childhood through young adulthood.
Deana Schwartzkopf ’92, Plainville, recently began seeing patients at the Heart of Kansas Great Bend clinic as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Clay Scott ’94, Ulysses, was featured as one of Ingram’s 2021 Top 50 Kansans You Should Know.
Gina (Lomax) Smith ’90, Ellis, was promoted to Director of Health and Wellness at FHSU.
Susan (Graham) Smith ’92, Ellis, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Jesse Smith ’98, Holton, was chosen as the general manager for Curb Roller Manufacturing.
Anissa (Enfield) Sonntag ’92, ’95, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Jane (Ehrlich) Soukup ’93, Hays, was honored for her 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Kevin Splichal ’95, Hays, was tenured and promoted at FHSU.
Kimberly (Bauer) Taylor ’97, Hays, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Bryan Valentine ’99, ’02, ’04, Ellis, received the Griffin Family Outstanding Service Award for Facility Operations Staff.
Jennifer (Beyer) Vonfeldt ’99, Hays, was honored for her 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Jennifer (Frack) Wagner ’97, Hays, was promoted at FHSU.
Debra (Wallace) Ward ’91, Lawrence, retired from American Family Insurance.
Michael Weber ’99, Hays, was honored for his sixteen years of service with Ellis County.
Kristi (Byrd) Williams ’95, ’14, Victoria, was honored for her 25 years of service at HaysMed.
2000s
Dustin Armbruster ’04, Hays, was honored with the Bob Schmidt Community Service Award from Eagle Radio.
Kenneth Baxa ’06, ’06, Salina, joined the roster of outpatient specialty providers at the Lindsborg Community Hospital as a rheumatologist.
Rachel (Lowrey) Bell ’00, Wichita, graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Manager program through the University of Kansas in December.
Erica (Cherney) Berges ’01, Hays, was chosen as a member of the inaugural advisory board with the Center for Civic Leadership at FHSU.
Danielle (Ifland) Bohl ’00, Phillipsburg, was reappointed to the Optimal Health Committee with Phillips County Health Systems.
Garrett Brening ’04, Hays, was honored for his fifteen years of service with Ellis County.
Danielle (Moulton) Brigati ’09, Kerrville, Texas, has been named director of the ButtHoldsworth Memorial Library.
Trent Bright ’06, ’09, Jetmore, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Girls Coach of the Year Finalist.
Drew Buettner ’09, Grand Island, Neb., was hired as the location manager for Aurora Cooperative.
Joshua Burkholder ’05, Hays, was honored for his fifteen years of service with the Hays Police Department.
Rene (Easter) Burns ’06, Hays, was appointed principal of O’Loughlin Elementary School for the 2021-22 academic year.
Robyn (Belue) Burwell ’03, Phillipsburg, was recognized for her five years of service with Phillips County Health Systems.
Lori (Martin) Carroll ’08, ’08, Pampa, Texas, was named General Chair for the annual Children’s Shopping Tour at the Pampa Optimist Youth Club gym.
Brenda (Morgan) Chance ’02, Phillipsburg, was appointed to the Data Committee with Phillips County Health Systems.
Cristin Chester ’02, Hays, joined Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, L.C. in the payroll and bookkeeping departments in Hays.
Claudia (Bicalho) Da Silva Carvalho ’07, ’09, Hays, was promoted at FHSU.
Denise (Hoss) DeBoer ’08, ’10, Hays, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Krista (Garrison) Dechant ’09, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Tabatha (Griffith) Deines ’01, Hays, was honored for her sixteen years of service with Ellis County.
David DeLoach ’04, Holcomb, joined the Russell Child Development Center team as the Early Intervention Program Director.
Eric Deneault ’07, ’11, Hays, was awarded the Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics Outstanding Teaching Award for Fall 2020.
Jennifer (Detwiler) Dodds ’07, Kensington, was appointed to the Workforce Committee with Phillips County Health Systems and recognized for her five years of service.
Rachel (Kirmer) Dolechek ’07, ’09, ’18, Russell, graduated with her Doctor of Business Administration degree from University of the Incarnate Word.
Joshua Dreher ’09, Hays, was promoted to Senior Vice President with the Bank of Hays.
Marshall Fey ’06, Mission, was hired by the MIAA as the Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs.
Erin (Niehaus) Giebler ’08, Hays, was recognized for her ten years of service in the Human Resources Department with the City of Hays.
Heidi (Rohweder) Gohl ’07, Hays, recently earned the credential of Vascular Access Board Certified (VABC) after successfully completing the rigorous Vascular Access exam developed and administered by the Vascular Access Certification Corporation. She was also honored for her 15 years of service.
Raleen (Fisher) Grandy ’03, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Brian Gribben ’07, ’08, ’10, Hays, was chosen as a member of the inaugural advisory board with the Center for Civic Leadership at FHSU.
Crystal Hammerschmidt ’06, Hays, placed third in the Professional 2D division of the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
Jerrod Handy ’06, Wichita, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 5A Girls Coach of the Year Finalist.
Hadden Hiltgen ’03, Seneca, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 3A Girls Coach of the Year Finalist.
Brandon Hines ’04, Ellis, was chosen to serve on the Grow Hays Board of Directors.
Erin (Kitzman) Hobbs ’08, Wakeeney, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Christina (Defenbaugh) Hoff ’09, Lacrosse, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Nathan Howard ’04, ’06, Ellis, was the Spring 2021 recipient of the Werth College Outstanding Service Award.
Shawna (Gustafson) Huggans ’04, ’15, Concordia, recieved her Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.
Brian Hutchinson ’03, ’09, Hays, had an art exhibition at the Garden City Community College Mercer Gallery entitled “Transmogrification: A solo exhibition by Brian Hutchinson.”
Brandon Jacobs ’07, Gorham, was hired as a department chair and an instructor of carpentry/cabinetmaking with NCK Tech.
Amy (Guffey) Jensen ’00, Hays, and her husband, Michael, were recognized as the 2020 recipients of the Cottonwood Extension District’s Extension Appreciation Award.
Randall Jordan ’04, ’15, Hays, was tenured and promoted at FHSU.
Seth Kastle ’05, WaKeeney, was awarded the 2020 Max Gabriel Veterans Mental Health Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Jason Kennedy ’05, Hays, received the NexTech Citizen of the Year Award at the 2021 Annual Chamber Awards Banquet.
Micah Kile ’07, Udall, joined McCownGordon Construction as Superintendent III.
Shawn Landers ’03, Hays, was honored for his 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Jennifer Lapka Pfeifer ’03, Kansas City, Mo., and her nonprofit, Rightfully Sewn, are partnering with Alphapointe, based in Queens, N.Y., in order to amplify the efforts of both organizations.
Christopher Leeson ’03, ’20, Olathe, was promoted to senior cloud systems and application administrator with Johnson County Community College in July.
Nathan Leiker ’08, Hays, was featured as one of Ingram’s 2021 Top 50 Kansans You Should Know.
Lance Lewis ’06, Midland, Mich., was promoted to director of international operations and compliance with Northwood University in October 2020.
Lisa (Payne) Linhart ’06, Olathe, was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.
Robert Lloyd ’04, Wichita, was tenured at FHSU.
Kayla (Martin) Lonnon ’04, ’06, ’12, Hays, is the 2021 Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Chair.
Vernon “Bobby” Matter ’04, Hays, was recently named Respiratory Therapist of the Year.
Greg May ’00, Hays, was honored for his fifteen years of service with the Hays Fire Department.
Melinda (Kurr) McCurley ’05, Argonia, graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Manager program through the University of Kansas in December.
William Meagher ’05, ’11, Hays, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 3A Coach of the Year Finalist.
Stuart Moeckel ’05, ’07, Madison, was chosen as the new superintendent for USD 491 beginning July 1, 2021.
Kristiana Molina ’09, Hays, was elected as the newest board member to serve on the Downtown Hays Development Corp. board of directors.
Weston Moody ’07, ’10, Wamego, received honorable mention in the LifeChanger of the Year program.
Philip Moore ’03, Minneola, was elected to the board of directors of the Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association.
Michael Morley ’08, Hays, is the 2021 Hays Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair.
Kris Munsch ’03, ’09, ’14, Hays, was chosen to serve on the Grow Hays Board of Directors.
Kaleen (Braun) Munsch ’05, ’19, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Luke Oborny ’01, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Marc Polson ’03, ’04, Hays, was recognized for his five years of service at HaysMed.
Devin Reed ’09, Hays, was honored for his 10 years of service at HaysMed.
William Rickford ’03, Atwood, was chosen as one of the four new board members on the Kansas Governor’s Council on Fitness; he will serve a three-year term starting in 2021.
Cheryl (Apel) Robben ’04, Hays, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Julie (Becker) Robben ’06, ’06, Hays, was honored for her 15 years of service at HaysMed.
Danielle Robinson ’09, Hays, was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Shana (Schmidtberger) Rome ’01, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Shannon (Gillispie) Rush ’01, Osage City, was elected second vice president of the Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association.
Andrea (Ortiz) Sandoval ’00, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Shane Schartz ’02, ’03, Hays, was tenured and promoted at FHSU.
Jason Scheck ’00, Dodge City, was chosen as the new Human Resources Executive Director with USD 443 effective July 1, 2021.
Heidi (Seltmann) Schlautman ’01, ’01, Hays, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Lesley Schmidt ’08, Park City, was awarded the President Award at the American AgriWomen National Convention.
Nathan Schmitt ’09, ’09, Holcomb, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 3A Coach of the Year Finalist.
Melissa (Beyer) Schoepf ’05, ’10, Hays, will transition into the role of junior high assistant principal at TMP-Marian, sharing those duties for a year with current assistant principal Bob Leikam She was also named a 2021 state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Exellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Dana (Witthuhn) Schumacher ’00, Hays, is a new coowner of Pat’s Beef Jerky in Liebenthal.
Christopher Schumacher ’01, Hays, is a new co-owner of Pat’s Beef Jerky in Liebenthal.
Jamie Schwandt ’06, ’08, Southern Pines, N.C., was the featured speaker for the annual Olliff Family Educational Symposium hosted by FHSU’s College of Education in April 2021.
Jessica (Burrell) Seib ’00, Hays, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Debra (Leikam) Shinn ’06, ’16, ’20, Hays, joined the Rheumatology Department at Russell Regional Hospital as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Tyrel Somers ’08, Russell, is an owner of Arcade 11 Bar and Restaurant, which will be opening soon in downtown Hays.
Jessica (Rohr) Somers ’08, Russell, is an owner of Arcade 11 Bar and Restaurant, which will be opening soon in downtown Hays.
Ryan Speier ’05, Shawnee, chief operating office for Integrated Psychiatric Consultants, was featured in Ingram’s 40 Under 40 for April 2021.
Eric Starns ’01, Ellis, accepted the general manager position with CHS United Plains Ag in western Kansas.
William Stutterheim ’01, ’04, Hays, was promoted to Assistant Director of Health and Wellness at FHSU.
Camille (Bohnen) Suchy ’07, ’12, Russell, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Kristi (Dreher) Thompson ’05, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Kerry Tiernan ’06, Hays, was chosen as the new superintendent for the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course.
Jennifer (Waugh) Urbaniak ’07, ’16, Mankato, was promoted to branch manager of Farmway Credit Union in Mankato.
Samantha (Reeves) Vanek ’07, Hays, was recognized as the Kansas Head Start Association Teacher of the Year.
Brett Whitaker ’06, ’08, Hays, was tenured and promoted at FHSU.
Shannon (Dechant) Wylie ’07, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals and is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Alanna (Pfannenstiel) Zimmerman ’01, Hays, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
2010s
Tory Arnberger ’16, Great Bend, was reelected to the District 112 seat in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Jason Ball ’13, ’15, Hays, was chosen as the new Chief Financial Officer for the FHSU Foundation; he will serve as CFO-Elect until the current CFO retires in October 2021. Jason was also chosen to serve as ViceChair for the Grow Hays Board of Directors.
Riana (Legleiter) Bates ’10, ’11, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Lori (Grad) Bearley ’14, Cheney, was selected as a member of the 2021 Leadership Kansas Class.
Michael Biondo ’12, Brookings, S.D., accepted the position of electronic resources and scholarly communications librarian at South Dakota State University.
Will Bixenman ’16, Grinnell, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-II Coach of the Year Finalist.
Mindi (Baldwin) Blokzyl ’11, ’14, Clearwater, was selected as a nominee for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year for Region IV.
Cathy Boos ’13, Garden City, has been promoted to the position of marketing and sales director for Salina Presbyterian Manor.
Sarah Broman Miller ’10, ’14, Hays, received the Outstanding Service Award for the fall semester during FHSU’s virtual convocation.
Amanda (Thomas) Brown ’13, ’15, Hays, was hired as a counselor at the FHSU Kelly Center.
Mariah Brungardt ’19, Wakeeney, joined Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, L.C. in the tax and audit department in Hays.
Jessica Bryant ’18, ’20, Linn, was hired as an OBGYN Ultrasound Technologist with Truman Medical Center Lakewood in Kansas City, Mo.
Wade Buck ’17, Grinnell, joined P1 Group in Lenexa as an Electrical Preventative Maintenance Project Engineer.
Aimee (Overmiller) Buckland ’13, ’15, Beloit, was awarded the North Central Kansas Tech 212 Award.
Emily (Griess) Buettner ’13, Grand Island, Neb., joined the Parks Veterinary team as an associate veterinarian.
Drew Clarke ’16, Ness City, passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam.
Shelly Cote ’12, ’16, Phillipsburg, was recognized for her five years of service with Phillips County Health Systems.
Felix Cruz ’17, ’20, Philadelphia, Pa., created the website moneyology101.com.
Lois (Deutscher) Dinkel ’12, ’12, Ellis, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed, received her nuclear medicine certification from Pitt Community College and sat for the registry exam in nuclear medicine.
Joshua Doak ’14, Salina, was hired as the student programs and activities coordinator at the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus.
Kaylie Doll ’18, ’20, Great Bend, joined the Wesley Medical Center team as a diagnostic medical sonographer in May.
Braden Dreiling ’13, ’18, Lenexa, was chosen to serve as U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner’s chief of staff.
Shannon Dreiling ’16, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Dylan Dumler ’19, Kansas City, joined the human capital services team at Kansas State University as a benefits specialist.
Chelsea Durbin ’11, Baltimore, Md., was promoted to Director of Admissions with Howard Community College in October.
Caitlyn (Blakeslee) Eakin ’14, Great Bend, was named State Director of the Kansas Division of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.
Natalie (Fisher) Ellis ’13, Hays, is the 2021 Hays Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Advisory Council Chair.
Diego Esparza Mireles ’19, Macksville, was hired as the Assistant Director of Student Engagement at FHSU.
Cale Farber ’19, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Monserrat FeriaVargas ’18, ’20, Garden City, accepted a therapist position at Compass Behavioral Health.
Elizabeth (Fay) Fixsen ’11, ’19, Beloit, was hired as the assistant to the president and the board clerk with NCK Tech.
Pedro Flores ’19, Ness City, was recently recognized as a Daisy Award winner at HaysMed, at the time, part of The University of Kansas Health System. (This has changed; they have divided)
Rebecca (Meagher) Fox ’18, ’20, Hays, will assume the role of Junior High Guidance Counselor at Thomas More Prep-Marian for the 2021-22 academic year.
Rachel Frische ’15, Durham, N.C., started Frische Psychiatry in January 2021.
Phillip Gage ’10, Hays, was recognized for his five years of service as a police officer for the City of Hays.
Ginger Garcia ’19, ’20, Wichita, was hired as a psychometrician with the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education for the 202021 school year.
Caleb Garner ’18, Victoria, was honored for his five years of service with Ellis County.
Melisa (Obholz) Garrison ’13, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Josey Geiger ’16, Overland Park, was promoted to Director of Housekeeping at the Hotel Kansas City.
Courtney Geist ’18, Andale, passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam.
Jordon German ’18, ’20, Kinsley, was hired as the sports and events coordinator for the City of Dodge City.
Baron Green ’19, Hays, earned his license as a certified public accountant in Kansas and joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Henry Griffiths ’12, Long Island, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in January 2021; he was the president of his class.
Fernando Guzman-Soto ’10, Hays, was honored for his 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Kyle Hadley ’15, Hays, was honored as the April Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Colby Hamel ’16, Courtland, was hired as the new girls basketball head coach with USD 393.
Cassie (Schmidtberger) Hanks ’12, Reading, has been a veterinarian with Coffey County Veterinary Services since November 2020.
Kimberly (Mitchell) Hansen ’14, Cunningham, was hired as the director of nursing education at Barclay College and is leading the accreditation process.
Jordan Harrison ’14, Russell, completed the Kansas Law Enforcement Leadership Academy curriculum through the University of Kansas – Public Management Center to become a certified public manager; he was also chosen to take over as police chief for the city of Russell on April 1.
Mallory (Smith) Harshbarger ’12, ’19, Hays, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Tiffany (Hunter) Hartson ’18, Harper, graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Manager program through the University of Kansas in December.
Jordan (Smith) Heimerman ’19, Wichita, completed the yearlong RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Sophia (Young) Henrickson ’16, Ellis, was hired as the new executive director of the Ellis Alliance in March.
Silas Hibbs ’18, Hays, was recognized by NetWork Kansas for his involvement in the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Series.
Markus Hilger ’13, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Jeffrey James ’13, Mars, Pa., was hired as the new chief of police for Robert Morris University after 22 years with the Secret Service.
Morgan (Mitchiner) Jibowu ’17, Rayville, Mo., joined the Johns Hopkins Medicine team as an epidemiologist.
James Kelly ’15, Elkhart, was appointed chief of staff for U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.
Abby (Murray) Killingsworth ’10, Goodland, placed second in the Professional Mixed Medium division of the annual Art on the Oasis show at Colby Community College.
Kaley Klaus ’12, ’15, Hays, was promoted at FHSU.
Adam Klaus ’19, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Patricia (Stallbaumer) Kuhlmann ’14, Kensington, was honored for her 20 years of service at HaysMed.
Thomas Lamb ’18, Warminster, Pa., created the website moneyology101.com.
Marissa Lambert ’13, Hays, was appointed as a new member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the High Plains Board of Directors.
Holly (Dreiling) Lang ’11, Hays, was named September Teacher of the Month at Ellis Grade School.
Adriana (Gonzalez) Leake ’18, Newton, was appointed as the next head volleyball coach at Bethel College.
Carly (Reed) Leiker ’11, ’11, Victoria, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Arika (Wiebe) Livesay ’14, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Hallie McCall ’16, Smith Center, joined the medical team at Smith County Family Practice as a physician assistant in February.
Ty McCulloch ’16, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center; he is currently a deputy with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.
Jessica (Porter) Moore ’16, Hays, joined the Hays Young Professionals.
Darin Myers ’11, Hays, was honored for his five years of service with Ellis County and was appointed as the permanent Ellis County Administrator after serving as the interim for 16 months.
Haley (Pfeifer) Nixon ’12, Hays, recieved the Development Services of Northwest Kansas Community Support Award for 2020.
Nora (Borders) Nokes ’18, Albert, recently began seeing patients at the Heart of Kansas Great Bend clinic as a certified family nurse practitioner.
Bryan Noone ’18, Hays, was honored for his 25 years of service at HaysMed.
Trey O’Neil ’19, Hays, was hired as the new head boys basketball coach with Hugoton High School.
Jordan Ortega ’15, ’15, Guymon, Okla., passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam.
Samuel Pahls ’19, ’19, Basehor, was a recipient of the 2021 Kansas Horizon Award.
Joseph Parra ’15, Gainesville, Fla., was hired as division chief medical officer with Medical City Healthcare in Dallas.
Jordan (Matlock) Petz ’14, ’19, Hays, was honored for her 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Caleb Pifer ’18, Erie, Pa., joined the Duquesne University team as a Senior Advisor to the President in January 2021.
Turner Polzin ’12, ’12, McPherson, was promoted to partner with Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs.
Janae (Price) Powell ’18, ’20, Bucklin, joined the Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative District #613 as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Cathryn (Curtis) Preisner ’11, ’14, ’20, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Benjamin Ramberg ’18, Topeka, advanced to the semifinal round of the FBA Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition in March. His team won the award for Best Brief, and Ben took third place in the Best Oralist category.
Joshua Reddell ’17, Aurora, Colo., joined ManTech as a Capture Director in October 2020.
Jaden Richardson ’18, ’18, Hays, was promoted to Commercial Lender with the Bank of Hays.
Jessica (Hertel) Roe ’13, Hays, was honored as the Hays Post Education Professional of the Month for her efforts to keep USD 489 students and staff safe.
Brandt Rogers ’14, ’17, Ness City, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-I Coach of the Year Finalist.
Stephany (Gress) Rohleder ’16, Overland Park, was elected 3L President with the Student Bar Association at KU for the 2021-22 academic year.
Samantha Rohleder ’19, Hays, completed the year-long RN Residency Program at HaysMed.
Ashley (Werth) Rohr ’14, Hays, was appointed to the Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Daniel Saenz ’19, Lewis, wrote a horror novel entitled Desolation, which will be released in August.
Sophia (Schippers) Sanders ’15, ’15, Hays, earned her license as a certified public accountant in Kansas.
Kenzo Sanga ’18, Phoenix, Ariz., was promoted to Director of Outpatient Clinical Education with HonorHealth in March 2021.
Christina (Tremain) Schmidt ’14, ’17, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Lesa (Maurer) Schulte ’11, Ness City, has been chosen as a recipient of the Country Music Teacher Classroom Initiative.
Kay (Sauer) Shippy ’10, Hays, earned her first-time certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in early and middle childhood/literacy: reading language arts.
Brenda SotoCabral ’16, Hays, was recognized for her five years of service at HaysMed.
Brittney Squire ’17, Hays, was chosen as the chair of the inaugural advisory board with the Center for Civic Leadership at FHSU.
Morgen (Pitts) Stoecklein ’16, Manhattan, was promoted to registrar with Manhattan Area Technical College in May 2020.
Kylie (Jones) Stoppel ’16, Russell, joined the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce team as the Marketing Specialist.
Shannon (Hill) Trevethan ’15, Russell, was featured in the “Kansas Byways” exhibit at the Shafer Art Gallery.
Keaton Tuttle ’14, Emporia, was chosen as the new head football coach for Emporia High School.
Jared VonFeldt ’19, Hays, was recognized for his five years of service at HaysMed.
Christopher Walden ’15, Bird City, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-II Coach of the Year Finalist.
Robert Weber ’16, ’16, Garden Plain, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 1A-II Coach of the Year Finalist.
Melisa (Trezise) White ’19, McPherson, was hired as a special education science teacher with McPherson High School.
Katherine (Rawcliffe) Wiechman ’18, Wichita, was selected as a nominee for the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year for Region IV.
Desmond Wiggan ’18, Huntersville, N.C., and his company BatteryXchange installed their first Apollo kiosk at 7th Street Public Market in Charlotte, NC.
Dawn Williams ’10, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, was promoted to National Director of Planned Parenthood Experience in November 2020.
Jason Williams ’11, ’11, Hays, was honored for his 10 years of service at HaysMed.
Zachery Woolf ’13, Hays, is a member of the Leadership Hays 2021 Class.
Zhaoen Xie ’15, Clarkston, Ga., joined Wang & Associates, P.C. as an intern associate in October 2020.
Mason Younger ’16, Warrensburg, Mo., joined the Signature Performance, Inc. team as Director of Solution Strategy and Innovation.
Kimberly Zant ’11, Concordia, was hired as vice president for academic affairs at Cloud County Community College.
Chloe Zimmerman ’18, ’18, Hays, passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam.
2020s
Emmanuel Adigun ’20, Hugoton, was chosen as a 2021 Sports in Kansas 3A Girls Coach of the Year Finalist.
Sarah Allen ’20, Wichita, was chosen as the Airman of the Year and Honor Guard Member of the Year for the 184th Wing at McConnell AFB, Kansas for the year of 2019. She was also recently promoted to the rank of noncomissioned officer with the US Air Force.
Graham Applegate ’20, Cozad, Neb., was nominated for the Torch Award and accepted a finance/accounting job with Koch Ag & Energy in Wichita.
Amy (Monahan) Bennett ’20, Hutchinson, was hired as the MDS Coordinator at the Golden Age Home in Cheney.
Audrie BurgeMeyer ’20, Almena, was recognized as the Psychology Department’s Outstanding Senior for 2020.
Rachel Bussen ’20, Great Bend, was hired as a draftsman by Landmark Architects in Hutchinson.
Gentri Collins ’20, Dodge City, joined the customer service team at Midland Marketing Co-op in Hays.
Madison (Burda) Conway ’20, Downs, accepted a position at the Kansas Department of Children and Families in Concordia.
Amber (Hying) Dougan ’20, Haysville, was nominated by her district for Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Heather Enochs ’20, Colorado Springs, Colo., was promoted to senior accountant with Goodwill of Southern and Eastern Colorado.
Lindsay Francis ’20, Manhattan, was a recipient of the 2021 Kansas Horizon Award.
Patrick Frizzell ’20, Gulfport, Miss., will be joining the Leidos team at the Stennis Space Center to work on a Department of Homeland Security contract.
Lakin Funk ’20, Kinsley, was hired as a dairy field technician with AgSource.
Monica GamezYanez ’20, Lyons, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Brooke (Forinash) Gaughan ’20, Hays, is the editor for an international wedding blog.
Christen Greving ’20, Prairie View, was hired as a special education teacher at Hays Middle School.
Kannen Haist ’20, Assaria, is a graduate assistant with the athletic department at FHSU.
Holly (Dethlefs) Hunt ’20, Beaver City, Neb., was hired as a sixth grade teacher with Southern Valley Schools for the 2020-21 school year.
Reegan Kliesen ’20, Wright, joined the Crop Quest team as an agronomist in May.
Ashleigh Kramps ’20, Eudora, received a graduate assistant position at the University of Central Oklahoma as an assistant athletic trainer.
Landon Lampkin ’20, Cawker City, is a music teacher at Bingham Academy in Ethiopia.
Alexis Langdon ’20, Colby, joined Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered as a staff accountant in July.
Travis Loepfe ’20, Wales, Wis., was hired as a hall director at Lawrence University.
Kaylee Loveland ’20, Gardner, joined Pacific Architects and Engineers as a file clerk in April.
Delaney McCaig ’20, El Dorado, was hired as the production manager with Graphic Concepts Inc in May.
Jeremy Meyer ’20, Garden Plain, joined the Lange Real Estate team as a residential real estate agent.
Peyton Morlan ’20, Hays, was hired as a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher at Hays Middle School.
Itzel Moya ’20, Dodge City, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Claire Nickerson ’20, Hays, was selected as a fellow in the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition Open Education Leadership Program.
Anthony Nunez ’20, Hays, was hired as an admissions counselor at NCK Tech.
Carly Oishi ’20, Chicago, Ill., joined the JCFS Chicago team as a Financial Assistance Case Manager in February 2021.
Kristen Osborne ’20, Hays, was appointed as a new member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the High Plains Board of Directors.
Annika Panek ’20, Cunningham, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Jennifer (Roberts) Payne ’20, Garden City, is working as a cardiology nurse practitioner in the Heart Center at St. Catherine Hospital.
Allison Railsback ’20, Mankato, was hired as the Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor for Scott Community High School.
Lauren (Zerr) Roemer ’20, Oakley, was hired as the junior high math and science teacher with Triplains USD 275 for the 2020-21 school year.
Shianne (Cokely) Rucker ’20, Hays, was hired as the Director of Student Engagement at FHSU.
Taryn Rupp ’20, Hays, was hired as the Director of Sales at the new Hilton Garden Inn in Hays.
Allister Samuel ’20, Suffolk, Va., retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in March after 20 years of service.
Kasie (Aikins) Stauffer ’20, Burlington, was hired as a first grade teacher at Portal Elementary in La Vista, Nebraska for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Heather Steckel ’20, Russell, was named Executive Director of the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce.
Marlo Tangney ’20, Topeka, joined Cerner Corporation in June as a technical solutions analyst.
Benjamin Tush ’20, Garnett, celebrated his twenty-year anniversary with the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Raeleann Weigel ’20, Hays, accepted a full-time position in the business office at FHSU in March.
Friends
Edward Hammond, Hays, was featured as one of Ingram’s 2021 Top 50 Kansans You Should Know.
Jill (Stafford) Arensdorf, Hays, was appointed to the board of directors for The Kansas Leadership Center.
Shana (Warkentine) Meyer, Saint Joseph, Mo., will join McPherson College as vice president for student affairs after the completion of the 2020-2021 academic year.
In Memoriam
1940s
Kenneth Duncan ’49, ’55, Cornelius, N.C., March 18, 2020
Amy (Lewis ) Elmore ’46, Rozel, Oct. 29, 2017
James Gleason ’43, Kinsley, Dec. 28, 2018
Madelyn (Mollenkamp ) Guthrie ’48, ’71, Windsor Heights, Iowa, Feb. 7, 2021
Muriel (Herring ) Jones ’47, ’60, Pratt, Nov. 22, 2020
Richard Kitch ’49, San Jose, Calif., June 10, 202
Phyllis (Blackburn ) Meisenheimer ’45, Laguna Hills, Calif., April 26, 2019
Alexander Robinson ’42, ’43, St. John, Oct. 9, 2018
James Thurman ’49, Great Bend, Sept. 22, 2020
Norman Walter ’49, Norton, Jan. 18, 2019
1950s
Donald Baier ’58, Fayetteville, Ark, Jan. 18, 2021
Harlan Bowman ’50, Saint Peters, Mo., July 8, 2018
Melvin Breathouwer ’57, Holton, Jan. 13, 2021
Ray Brian ’59, Hutchinson, Feb. 13, 2020
Bernard Brown ’59, ’69, Dodge City, Feb. 23, 2021
Leslie Buchan ’58, Vancouver, Wash., May 28, 2019
Lynn Burr ’59, Blue Springs, Mo. , May 8, 2019
Barbara Clark ’58, ’67, Liberal, Dec. 3, 2020
Myron Deines ’53, WaKeeney, Jan. 2, 2021
Don Dempewolf ’58, ’59, Santa Cruz, Calif., Nov. 13, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Depperschmidt ’58, Germantown, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2019
Eugene “Gene” Dreiling ’56, Littleton, Colo., March 16, 2021
James Duncan ’50, Lenexa, Sept. 8, 2020
Ralph Engel ’51, Topeka, March 19, 2021
Dean Fairchild ’58, ’70, Scott City, Feb. 1, 2021
John Farrell ’55, ’57, Russell, Dec. 30, 2020
Robert Fellers ’58, Ashland, Nov. 10, 2020
Frederick Fischer ’57, Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 12, 2019
Edwin Geist ’55, ’56, Sun City, Ariz., March 20, 2015
LaVern Goetz ’50, ’54, Oklahoma City, Okla., Dec. 4, 2020
Charles “Duane” Halpain ’57, Hutchinson, July 20, 2018
John Hansen ’57, Colby, April 21, 2021
John Henderson ’59, Wichita, Feb. 27, 2021
Donald Hull ’58, Omaha, Neb., Jan. 6, 2021
Eugene Jarus ’52, Salina, Dec. 22, 2020
James “Toby” Johnson ’57, Hays, May 18, 2020
Edward Johnson, Jr. ’58, Wichita, Dec. 16, 2020
Kenneth Kibbe ’57, Houston, TX, Oct. 1, 2018
Frances (Robinson ) Kinsinger ’51, Saint George, Utah, Dec. 1, 2020
Vernon Kisner ’59, ’62, Hays, Sept. 27, 2020
Loren Kutina ’57, Great Bend, Jan. 10, 2021
John Lay ’56, Wichita, March 2, 2018
Keith Lick ’58, ’62, Haxtun, Colo., Nov. 20, 2019
Jimmy Martin ’57, Dodge City, Oct. 14, 2019
Ronald Miller ’57, Scottsbluff, Neb., Oct. 25, 2020
Vernon Mohler ’59, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 10, 2018
Clarence Morris ’57, Johnson, Feb. 17, 2021
Wilma (Wood ) Mueller ’55, Colorado Springs, Colo., July 23, 2020
Patricia (O’Toole ) Nichol ’51, Utica, Sept. 12, 2020
Eugene Noble ’58, Castle Rock, Colo., Jan. 30, 2018
George Pfeifer ’51, Omaha, Neb., Feb. 3, 2021
Robert Plomondon ’59, Denver, Colo., Sept. 26, 2020
Lutie (Losey ) Riedel ’51, ’72, Smyrna, Ga., Dec. 16, 2020
Marilyn (Freshour ) Schwertfeger ’53, Wichita, Jan. 22, 2021
Karen (Corn ) Scott ’58, Port Angeles, Wash., May 18, 2019
Wilda Smith ’53, ’57, Hays, Oct. 3, 2020
John Smith ’53, Lexington, Va., Oct. 26, 2018
Marvin Stutheit ’54, Norton, April 5, 2021
Sylvester Temaat ’59, Wichita, Nov. 13, 2020
Helen (Haggard ) Truan ’51, Gorham, April 26, 2020
Rodney Unruh ’56, Elk City, Okla., Sept. 5, 2019
Jerry White ’59, Bois D Arc, MO, Dec. 2, 2020
Harlan Wilkens ’56, Hutchinson, Nov. 14, 2020
1960s
Charles Aldrich ’64, Larned, Oct. 16, 2020
Richard Almgren ’69, Gunnison, Colo., Oct. 17, 2020
Kenneth Artz ’69, ’85, Phillipsburg, Nov. 16, 2020
Glen Augustine ’63, Westminster, Colo., May 18, 2019
Sandra (Leazure ) Aust ’60, Phillipsburg, April 27, 2021
Paul Babcock Jr. ’69, Hoxie, Dec. 23, 2020
Donald Bass ’65, ’66, Pratt, July 26, 2020
Robert Bergmann ’68, Jetmore, Sept. 19, 2020
Carolyn (Maddox ) Bice ’63, Wichita, June 13, 2019
Nancy Bircher ’68, Ellsworth, April 8, 2020
Frances Boxberger ’63, Russell, Oct. 2, 2020
Jon Boxler ’60, ’60, Norton, June 14, 2019
Shirley (Loncarich ) Brendel ’63, Goodman, Mo., Nov. 14, 2018
William Brownell ’67, Omaha, Neb., May 30, 2019
Cleo Buckman ’68, Buhler, Jan. 24, 2019
Roger Burroughs ’66, Carl Junction, Mo., Dec. 10, 2019
Dennis Campbell ’63, location unknow, Jan. 10, 2021
Buddy Campbell ’65, Saugerties, N.Y., March 26, 2021
Kenneth Conklin Jr. ’65, Topeka, Jan. 12, 2020
Phillip Curtis ’63, ’63, Raymore, Mo., Dec. 19, 2019
Terence Dillon ’62, Niles, Mich., Sept. 7, 2018
Stephen Dillon ’68, Myrtle Point, Ore., Nov. 13, 2019
Gerald Doerfler ’68, ’71, Codell, March 10, 202
Harry Eckert ’62, Hazelwood, Mo., Dec. 20, 2019.
Carolyn (McClain ) Elliott ’69, Lenexa, July 9, 201
Maynard “Bud” Estes ’68, Dodge City, Feb. 13, 2021
Wilbur “Gene” Evans ’61, Gove, Oct. 2, 2020
Lorrayne (Mills ) Eveleigh ’60, Great Bend, Jan. 21, 2021
Willard Ferguson ’61, ’62, Haviland, Jan. 26, 202
Jon Ficken ’66, Middleburg, Pa., April 2, 202
Carol (Suhler ) Fishburn ’62, McPherson, March 21, 2021
Francis Forbes ’68, Great Bend, Feb. 28, 2021
Dennis Garrison ’64, Lawrence, Nov. 12, 2019
Francis Gatschet ’61, Manhattan, Jan. 8, 2021
Chester Goodheart ’63, Loveland,Colo., Jan. 20, 2021
Donald Gottschalk ’64, Hutchinson, Oct. 10, 2020
Shirley (Seeber ) Green ’66, ’67, ’70, Hays, May 2, 2021
Michael Haas ’66, Hoxie, Dec. 15, 2020
Roger Hale ’65, ’68, Estes Park, Colo., Nov. 28, 2018
William Hamann ’64, Tribune, April 5, 202
Robert “Bob” Hamilton ’69, Salina, March 31, 2020
Phil Harris ’65, Cottonwood, Ariz. , Nov. 13, 2020
Emery Hart ’67, ’74, Grinnell, March 19, 2021
Richard Henderson ’64, Hays, Oct. 5, 2020
Marvin Hines ’66, Gardner, Oct. 10, 2020
Eva “Loree” (Maxwell ) Holaday ’60, Grinnell, Nov. 1, 2020
Leroy Holmes ’64, ’92, Salina, Oct. 8, 2020
Carol Hudson ’60, McPherson, Oct. 13, 2017
Roger Huff ’64, Holdrege, Jan. 27, 2021
Joyce (Philip ) Hurt Barr ’62, ’63, Emporia, Dec. 11, 2019
Wayne Irvin ’60, Midlothian, VA, March 28, 2020
Victor Johnson ’65, Lawrence, March 26, 2021
Michael Keiley ’68, Jetmore, Feb. 24, 2021
Martha (Campbell ) Keller ’69, ’73, Salina, April 28, 2021
Robert Kitts ’69, Crown Point, Ind., Jan. 19, 2020
Duane Knipe ’64, Loveland, Colo., Aug. 4, 2020
Barbara (Church ) Koch ’67, Severy, Nov. 4, 2016
Larry Koochel ’63, Liberal, Nov. 25, 2020
Vernon Kraus Jr ’67, Pretty Prairie, Nov. 12, 202
Marlin Krentzel ’62, location unknow, Sept. 2, 2017
Raymond Kriley ’66, Stockton, Feb. 8, 2021
Gary Langlois ’69, Portsmouth, R.I., Dec. 2, 2019
William “George” Lanum ’68, Littleton, Colo., May 20, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Laprade ’68, ’75, Hays, Oct. 12, 2020
Patricia Leffingwell ’64, Greeley, Colo., Jan. 18, 2020
Clinton “Clint” Leon ’69, Lawrence, April 1, 2020
Marvin Mader ’61, Russell, Dec. 17, 2020
Walter Mai Jr. ’66, Houston, Texas, Sept. 5, 2019
Peter Marcus ’67, Ness City, Jan. 17, 2019
Willard “Leon” Maxson ’69, Creston, Iowa, Oct. 3, 2020
Dennis Michaelis ’68, Graniteville, S.C., March 20, 2021
Samuel Miller ’61, ’63, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 2020
Robert “Bob” Mitten ’69, Ontonagon, MI, Sept. 22, 2020
Carolyn (Patton ) Mohler ’64, Scott City, Jan. 27, 2021
Max Moomaw ’60, Dighton, Dec. 2, 2020
David Morgan ’62, Hutchinson, July 7, 2019
Celeste (Kinney ) Munsinger ’62, Buda, TX, April 24, 2020
Myra (Davison ) Munzinger ’63, Radford, Va., Jan. 25, 2020
Janida (Jones ) Murphree ’68, location unknown, Oct. 25, 2020
David “Michael” Murphy ’66, Wichita, April 6, 2021
Frances (Breakey ) Myers ’61, location unknow, Oct. 28, 2018
Louise (Purdy ) Neumann ’68, Ellis, Nov. 16, 2020
Patricia (Grabbe ) Newell ’67, Salina, March 7, 2021
Gloria (Carpenter ) O’Bleness ’69, ’88, Weatherford, Texas, Dec. 26, 2018
Mack Overton Jr ’64, Chicago, Ill., May 22, 2020
Don Palmer ’69, Topeka, Jan. 18, 2021
Patricia (Kurtz ) Peck ’64, Bunker Hill, Feb. 12, 2021
Marion (Talley ) Renner ’67, Harrisonville, Mo., Sept. 27, 2020
Beatta (Maurath ) Robben ’65, Grinnell, Jan. 8, 2021
Analee (McClung ) Robinson ’69, ’71, location unknow, Nov. 16, 2019
Curtis Roesch ’62, Quinter, Jan. 2, 2021
Leo Russell ’61, Natoma, March 6, 2021
Donald Schmidt ’61, Sun City West, Ariz., Dec. 3, 2019
David Schuler ’64, Yoder, Colo., July 11, 2020
C W Sewell ’62, The Villages, Fla., Nov. 3, 2019
Dennis Shank ’66, Goodland, Nov. 8, 2020
Glenn Shean ’60, Forest, Va., April 6, 2018
Curtis Smith ’63,Grand Junction, Colo., April 21, 2019
Leonard Thompson ’67, ’90, Goodland, April 4, 2019
Harold “Lloyd” Trauer ’60, Overland Park, Sept. 20, 2020
Vera (Chase ) Waechter ’60, Reno, Nev., June 10, 2019
Susan (Irvin ) Walker ’69, Amarillo, Texas, Aug. 2, 2019
Muriel (Campbell ) Walters ’67, Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 8, 2020
Helen (Jacobs ) Walz ’61, Columbia, Mo., Nov. 20, 2019
Francis Wasinger ’63, Laramie, Wyo., Sept. 8, 2016
Jackie “Jack” Watts ’66, Hays, March 18, 2021
David Welch ’62, Larned, Dec. 13, 2020
Robert Wherry ’69, Edmond, Okla., Aug. 12, 2020
Ray Widiger ’64, Chesterfield, Mo., Sept. 17, 2018
Mollie “Sharon” (Siler ) Williams ’63, Meriden, March 12, 2020
Arlene (VanGalder ) Williams ’67, ’71, Punta Gorda, Fla., Nov. 16, 2020
John Wilson ’60, Conroe, TX, Jan. 16, 2020
George Winter ’61, ’65, Great Bend, Jan. 5, 2021
Gaylene (Shanks ) Youngberg ’63, ’71, Salina, Nov. 30, 2020
Martha (Conn ) Zwahlen ’69, Owasso, OK, Dec. 21, 2019
1970s
Berny Bailey ’71, ’97, Hays, Feb. 23, 2021
James “Jim” Balthazor ’77, Russell, Sept. 27, 2020
Dale Barnum ’72, Ozawkie, Jan. 6, 2021
Harold Berglund ’73, location unknow, March 13, 2020
Ronald Boid ’78, Buffalo , Okla., Oct. 29, 2020
Michael Brasel ’76, Leander, Texas, Nov. 2, 2019
Gary Brehm ’70, Pratt, Jan. 25, 2018
Steve Broadbooks ’73, Blanchard, Okla., Nov. 18, 2020
William “Bill” Brungardt ’73, Branson, Mo., Dec. 22, 2020
Keela (Jones ) Case ’70, ’71, Cottonwood, Ariz., Jan. 4, 2020
Jon Case ’71, Batesville, Ind., Feb. 19, 2019
Peter Cassen ’70, Roswell, N.M., Nov. 7, 2016
Linda (Kaufmann ) Chapin ’77, Hutchinson, April 7, 2021
Marty Chase ’72, Overland Park, Jan. 1, 2020
Richard Cooper ’76, Cape May Court House, N.J., Jan. 17, 2021
Owen Dixon ’74, ’75, Larned, Dec. 13, 2020
Thomas Edgett ’73, Lenora, Aug. 3, 2020
Neva (Morgan ) Edwards ’75, ’78, Hays, Dec. 26, 2020
Marisa (William ) Fleenor ’78, Mission Hills, Dec. 10, 2020
Thomas Foran ’73, Wilson, Feb. 24, 2021
Carolyn French ’72, Cedar Springs, Mich., July 28, 2018
Marleen (Crain ) Gall ’73, ’79, Paonia, Colo., Dec. 2, 2020
Rex Gebhards ’76, Lawrence, July 2, 2018
Terry Gieber ’70, ’71, Nine Mile Falls, Wash., Feb. 25, 2021
Rebecca Gonzales ’78, Pueblo, Colo., April 12, 2021
Rickie Hahn ’73, Littleton, Aug. 4, 2019
Ronald Heape ’71, ’72, Lawrence, Nov. 4, 2019
Elizabeth “Elsie” (Munsch ) Hendrickson ’71, location unknown, Dec. 3, 2019
Jerry Hixon ’73, ’74, Howard, Colo., March 21, 2020
Barbara (Weise ) Hofferber ’70, Des Moines, Iowa, May 30, 2019
Dennis Hupfer ’73, Shawnee, Jan. 4, 2021
Janet (Dewald ) Johnson ’70, Ness City, Oct. 19, 2020
Phyllis (Stude ) Kirmer ’76, Dodge City, Dec. 21, 2019
Lynn Koons ’71, Colby, Nov. 26, 2020
Herbert LaMar ’73, Marquette, Aug. 24, 2019
Duane Lawrence ’70, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 18, 2019
Ruth (Garlow ) Leas ’72, Hays, Oct. 4, 2020
Joyce (Wilbur ) Lewis ’76, Wichita, Nov. 16, 2019
Edward Lobmeyer ’77, ’79, Leoti, Dec. 31, 2020
Patricia (Locker ) Luea ’70, ’92, ’07, Ellis, April 30, 2021
Donna (Douglas ) Maska ’72, Hays, April 14, 2021
Jon Mastin ’70, ’86, Topeka, Jan. 17, 2021
Nancy (Fairbanks ) McAllister ’78, ’04, Great Bend, July 27, 2019
Ellis McClaren ’75, Elkhart, June 18, 2020
Bruce Miller ’73, Kerrville, Texas, Sept. 13, 2020
Gerald Mindrup ’72, Windom, June 6, 2018
Donald “Don” Napell ’74, Hays, Nov. 19, 2020
Andrea (Burfield ) Nelson ’71, Great Bend, Oct. 25, 2020
Karen Nicholson ’75, Great Bend, June 17, 2019
Steven Nolan ’70, Saint Francis, Jan. 15, 2020
Richard Norman ’71, Norton, Dec. 9, 2016
Sandra (Fisher ) Oakley ’70, Hays, March 19, 2020
Alden “Hank” Olson ’73, Oberlin, March 17, 2021
Gary Olson ’79, Salina, July 30, 2020
Stacy Olson II ’74, Jetmore, Jan. 31, 2021
Sylvia Orosco ’79, Garden City, Sept. 20, 2020
Charlotte (Kreutzer ) Otter ’71, McPherson, May 29, 2019
Ronald Pfenninger ’71, Nekoma, Dec. 11, 2020
Thomas Phelan ’75, location unknown, Jan. 22, 2021
Willis Pracht ’74, ’85, Garden City, Dec. 1, 2020
Juliane Pruitt ’70, Beloit, March 4, 2020
Kenneth Riepe ’73, Roswell, Ga., May 13, 2020
Harold “Harry” Roth ’71, Shawnee Mission, Oct. 6, 2020
Gary Ruder ’70, Hays, Aug. 10, 2020
Thomas Sehl ’72, Ness City, March 16, 2021
Mildred (Hillman ) Seyfert ’73, Pratt, Feb. 19, 2019
Jan Shaffer ’70, Avon, Ind., Nov. 16, 2020
Connie (Graves ) Shea ’70, Hutchinson, April 19, 2019
Kenneth Sherraden ’73, Chapman, Dec. 17, 2020
James Shockey ’70, Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 25, 2018
Delbert Siemers ’73, Madison, Ala., Jan. 23, 2021
Eleanor (Burg ) Simpson ’70, Laramie, Wyo., Feb. 3, 2021
Charles Skilling ’79, Garden City, Jan. 6, 2021
Ralph Sloan ’74, Hays, March 22, 2021
Thomas Stejskal ’72, Larned, May 2, 2021
Kathleen (Moore ) Switzer ’72, Conroe, Texas, Oct. 16, 2020
Mary (Edmonds ) VonFeldt ’78, Wamego, Dec. 7, 2020
Eric Waddell ’78, Salina, Dec. 18, 2020
Kenton Ward ’73, Overland Park, March 18, 2021
Roger Wessling ’75, Beloit, Nov. 20, 2020
Wayne Windholz ’72, Victoria, April 11, 2020
Richard Woodall ’71, WaKeeney, April 3, 2021
1980s
Mark Altman ’83, ’92, Kansas City, Jan. 22, 2021
Mary Anderson ’85, Hays, March 26, 2021
Ted Barrows ’80, Liberal, Dec. 17, 2019
Daniel Billinger ’81, ’07, Hays, Dec. 17, 2020
Mark Boye ’83, Morrison, Colo., Oct. 3, 2019
Robert Brown ’82, Pullman, Wash., date unknown
Joseph “Joe” Brungardt ’87, Victoria, Nov. 29, 2020
Juanita (West ) Burkhead ’89, Wilson, Dec. 18, 2020
Shani (Wooten ) Crossen ’84, Olathe, Aug. 11, 2020
Joan (Robertson ) Fuhrman ’88, Maize, Dec. 30, 2020
Diana (McComb ) Garten ’82, Pratt, Dec. 22, 2020
Janet (Lyda ) Herdman ’81, McCracken, Dec. 15, 2019
Sally Irvin ’80, ’87, McCracken, Dec. 9, 2021
Rebecca (Neal ) Kacirek ’81, Platte Cit , Mo., July 7, 2020
Paul Kaus ’82, Salina, Oct. 19, 2020
Pamela (Breen ) Keller ’82, Kansas City, Oct. 4, 2020
Tammie (Lee ) Kurth ’83, Liberal, Aug. 3, 2019
Brenda McDowell-Struble ’81, Medford, Okla., April 15, 2021
James McLennan ’80, Sheffield, Iowa, Feb. 7, 2019
LaDonna (Trapp ) Nelson ’85, Sylvan Grove, April 29, 2018
Martha (Lynch ) Nicholson ’87, Cleveland, Tenn., May 5, 2021
Kathryn (Keith ) Panzner ’87, Dighton, Nov. 12, 2020
Curtis “Curt” Pfannenstiel ’88, Victoria, Jan. 4, 2021
Michelle (Calliham ) Schuster ’85, Westwood Hills, Sept. 16, 2018
Brenda Slaughter ’82, Ellis, Nov, 12, 2020
Larry Sowers ’80, Normandy Park, Wash., Oct. 20, 2018
Ralph Thummel ’89, Hays, March 4, 2021
Bradley Wallace ’82, Tipton, Jan. 19, 2021
Paul Wasko ’85, Hanston, Nov. 26, 2019
Mary (Glenn ) Waugh ’81, ’87, location unknow,Nov. 13, 2020
Julia (Brungardt ) Weber ’84, Hays, Feb. 1, 2021
Charlene (Bowen ) Wente ’86, Burrton, Aug. 3, 2020
Debra (Arnold ) Williamson ’83, ’90, Mesa, Ariz., Dec. 1, 2018
1990s
Jerry Barber ’94, McPherson, June 12, 2020
Delsie (Houchin ) Bittel ’94, La Crosse, March 3, 2021
Christina (Fuentez ) Bourland ’95, Russell, Dec. 6, 2020
Darleen Bradford ’93, ’98, location unknow, Dec. 20, 2020
Julie (Sawer ) Britton ’92, Atwood, Nov. 13, 2020
Carla (Duus ) Brooks ’93, Hays, Jan. 9, 2021
Jeremy Carder ’97, Hoxie, Jan. 16, 2021
Felisa Clair ’97, Hays, Oct. 22, 2020
Craig Curtis ’93, Wichita, Sept. 17, 2019
Duane Dorshorst ’90, Oberlin, Aug. 11, 2020
Martha (Muirhead ) Dungan ’90, Henderson, Nev., Jan. 20, 2019
Carol (McDonald ) Haberman ’91, Hays, Sept. 21, 2020
John Imel ’90, Spokane, Wash., Date Unknown
Janice (Elston ) Jones ’98, Dodge City, Dec. 4, 2018
Jack “Jackie” Klee ’98, Hays, Dec. 29, 2020
Jory Konrade ’95, Inman, Nov. 22, 2019
Richard Linenberger ’95, Great Bend, March 27, 2021
John Luck ’92, Lincoln, March 1, 2019
Leonard Mastroni ’91, La Crosse, Sept. 30, 2020
David Meile ’93, Ulysses, Jan. 27, 2021
Diane (Bateman ) Mowry ’96, ’99, Hays, Sept. 18, 2020
Tara (Pfannenstiel ) Mull ’96, ’01, Goodland, Jan. 1, 2021
Maria (Guerrero ) Murrison ’96, Garden City, March 19, 2020
Andy Padilla ’99, Hays, Sept. 25, 2020
Linda (Basso ) Palmquist ’96, Concordia, Feb. 1, 2021
Bonita “Bonnie” (Tomberlin ) Tyson ’91, Ellinwood, Dec. 26, 2020
Norman Werth ’94, ’94, Hays, Nov. 25, 2020
2000s
Callea (Dieball ) Breiner ’05, Alma, Dec. 19, 2019
Mark Higgins ’02, Joplin, Mo., Dec. 29, 2020
Abby (McGreevy ) Hinman ’04, Luray, March 26, 2021
John “Dave” Jones ’02, Manhattan, Aug. 31, 2020
Ronald Murrow ’01, Downs, March 16, 2021
Jimmy Porter ’02, Santa Fe, N.M., May 16, 2019
Christal (Murray ) Sanford ’09, ’13, Raymore, Mo., Sept. 4, 2019
Joyce Unruh ’01, Sublette, Feb. 22, 2021
2010s
Kayla (Snovelle ) Beachy ’13, Wright, Feb. 2, 2019
Mark Drag ’19, White Rock, S.C., Jan. 8, 2020
Tammi (Arange ) Eckert ’11, Hugoton, Nov. 1, 2020
Nathan Hilligas ’16, location unkown, July 11, 2020
Ann Lindbloom ’17, Lawrence, March 15, 2021
Andre McKinnon ’17, Springfield, Mo., June 16, 2020
John Pfannenstein ’16, Fayetteville, N.C., Oct. 22, 2019
2020s
Ryan Haxton ’20, Hays , March 19, 2021
Friends
Lela Bingaman, Pratt, Dec. 1, 2020
Calvin Harbin, Hays, April 19, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Karr, Emporia, Dec. 8, 2019
Dorothy (Burnette ) Keenan, Great Bend, Feb. 13, 2020
Marilynn (Weigel ) Seibel, Hays, Feb. 20, 2021
Births
2000s
Heath and Jocelyn ’13, ’17 (Lytton) Arnold, Salina, a boy, Colt, Oct. 5, 2020
Drew ’09 and Emily ’13 (Griess) Buettner, Grand Island, Neb., a boy, Cason Dwayne, Oct. 22, 2020
Colt and Erika ’19 (Gisick) Diederich, Ludell, twin boys, Charley Ryan and Chett Stephen, March 2, 2020
Aaron ’09 and Chelsey ’08, ’08 (Gillogly) Ladd, Hays, a boy, Theodore John, Nov. 1, 2020
2010s
Sean and Nakeisha ’10, ’10, ’14 (Kinney) Pate, Buda, Texas, a girl, Harper Elyse, April 12, 2020
James ’08 and Megan ’10 (Dare) Perry, Wichita, a boy, Mason, Oct. 21, 2020
Jason ’13, ’15 and Megan ’12, ’14 (Schaller) Ball, Hays, a girl, Palmer Scha, March 6, 2021
Cameron ’10 and Stephanie ’12, ’13 (Weber) Stremel, Hays, a girl, Shaylee Rose, Feb. 6, 2020
Austin ’15, ’20 and Carolyn ’14 (Campbell) Tatro, Hays, a boy, Kellen Ramsey, Jan. 21, 2021
Dylan ’15 and Alison ’14 (George) Young, Tonganoxie, a girl, Olivia Karen, June 18, 2020
2020s
Nolan and Katelyn ’20 (Ifland) Billings, Cedar, a girl, Avila, Oct. 16, 2020
Michala ’20 Cliffton, Salina, a girl, Everleigh Grace, Jan. 22, 2020
Elizabeth ’20 Hamilton, Cedar Hill, Texas, a girl, Willow, March 20, 2020
Ripp ’20 and Tiffany (Kramer) Harrison, Lawrence, a girl, Evan Wren, May 24, 2020
Cody and Audrey ’20 (Finney) Hickox, Liberal, a girl, McKinley Rose, April 3, 2020
Jeffery and Melissa ’20 (McAfee) King, Arkansas City, a girl, Evelynne Iris, Jan. 27, 2020
Rodolpho and Sierra ’20 (Knapp) Sasso, Winder, Ga., a boy, Logan Andres, Jan. 25, 2020
Nicolas ’20 and Hannah (Dreiling) Schmidt, Medicine Lodge, a daughter, Josie Kay, Feb. 9, 2021
Marriages
1960s
Stephen Tebo ’67 and Tatiana Miller, Feb. 27, 2021
2000s
Sarah Gill ’06 and Lindsi Poole ’20, July 14, 2019
Christopher Hogan ’06 and Anna, June 1, 2019
Barry Nomann and Megan Herbert ’06, April 11, 2020
Jason Yarmer ’05 and Kristen Sisson ’19, Jan. 15, 2016
2010s
Ross Addison ’15 and Alayna Bergkamp ’15, July 28, 2018
Kord Albers and Amber Klaus ’19, Aug. 1, 2020
Heath Arnold and Jocelyn Lytton ’13, ’17, March 21, 2020
Nathan Basgall ’16, ’16 and Reagan Kleymann ’17, Dec. 12, 2020
Clayton Basgall ’18 and Arin Pfannenstiel, Oct. 16, 2020
Dalton Buckland and Aimee Overmiller ’13, ’15, March 14, 2020
Matthias Carter ’15 and Paige Bettenbrock ’18, Dec. 28, 2019
Junior Cruz and Marina Neira ’14, Sept. 26, 2020
Kreyton Demel and Hanna Kircher ’16, June 3, 2018
Jeremy Denny ’14, ’16 and Skylar Davis, Jan. 9, 2021
Joshua Doak ’14 and Lauren Goodman, Aug. 1, 2020
Jacob Eastes ’17 and Kayle Campbell, Oct. 3, 2020
Dereck Hahn and Sara Bilberry ’18, ’18, Sept. 8, 2018
Dustin Hamel and Adrianna Nickelson ’19, Sept. 27, 2020
Layke Heimerman and Jordan Smith ’19, June 6, 2020
Justin Henrickson and Sophia Young ’16, Sept. 5, 2020
Tony Hentzen and Shanae Barnes ’11, ’17, July 9, 2016
Markus Hilger ’13 and Wendy Zimmerman ’17, Aug. 8, 2020
Danny Jewell and Abigail Dreher ’17, ’17, Oct. 5, 2019
Joseph Keim and Jennifer Batson ’17, Aug. 15, 2020
Luke Mahin ’10 and Jennifer McCarty ’20, Aug. 31, 2019
Zachary Meyer ’12 and Rebekah Harshberger, June 6, 2020
William Morrell and Maria Panek ’19, Nov. 5, 2016
Ryan Pfeifer and Polly Gorman ’18, Oct. 10, 2020
Randal Richmeier ’12 and Abigail Rohr ’15, ’17, Nov. 21, 2020
Brandt Rogers ’14, ’17 and Haily, July 16, 2016
Trever Rohn ’15 and Tara McGuire ’15, Sept. 2, 2017
Aaron Romero and Amber Frederick ’16, ’18, ’20, Feb. 21, 2020
Chasten Rutherford ’18 and Kori Clark ’19, ’20, Aug. 8, 2020
Cody Scheck ’15, ’17 and Mikayla Linn, Sept. 7, 2019
Brett Schroeder ’18 and Olivia Vosburgh ’20, Aug. 4, 2018
Andrew Seifert and Molly Green ’18, Sept. 12, 202
Chase Shelton and Taylor Staab ’18, Oct. 10, 2020
Chanse Stephens ’18, ’20 and Lexee Bruendl, April 4, 2016
Kyle Stoecklein and Morgen Pitts ’16, Aug. 18, 2018
Jeffrey Stramel ’14, ’19 and Devan Haberman, Nov. 8, 2015
Jonathan Sullivan and Krysta Hines ’19, June 11, 2016
Clayton Swanson and Courtney Kuntz ’19, Oct. 10, 2020
Jared Tadlock ’16, ’18 and Megan Dewerff ’16, ’18, June 3, 2017
Nolan Trapp ’13, ’13 and Joanna Loewen ’12, Sept. 22, 2018
Michael Vigola ’17, ’19 and Vianei Sanchez ’18, ’19, Nov. 7, 2020
Adam Wells ’15 and Cady Jones, May 6, 2017
Tanner Wulf ’18 and Shelby Letourneau ’18, ’20, Dec. 21, 2019
Bryce Zachary ’18 and Cheyenne Harding ’20, Oct. 17, 2020
Ricardo Zamora ’18 and Haydee Reyes ’18, ’20, Feb. 13, 2021
Connor Boyer ’19 and Abigail Groth ’19, Aug. 15, 2020
Trenton Henningsen ’19 and Madison Prough ’19, Oct. 10, 2020
Samuel Hunt ’19 and Holly Dethlefs ’20, Oct. 10, 2020
Casey Jensen ’19 and Rileigh Gardner, Oct. 17, 2020
Michael Kirkpatrick ’19 and Kristen Herzet, Oct. 10, 2020
Matthew Meier ’09 and Jamie Marshall, Oct. 29, 2019
Cody A. Scheck ’19 and Andrea Karlin, June 13, 2020
Layton Werth ’19 and Aubrey Habash, Aug. 8, 2020
Andre Woods ’19 and Jamie Smith, Aug. 1, 2020
2020s
Ryan Albright and Cristina Astegiano ’20, June 3, 2017
Tyler Aycox and Teondra Sandstrom ’20, March 18, 2017
Nolan Billings and Katelyn Ifland ’20, Aug. 4, 2018
Jessie Boyd and Rachel Mills ’20, March 3, 2016
Erik Carpenter and Jessica McDaniel ’20, June 17, 2016
Aaron Chavez and Vanessa Vilaysing ’20, Oct. 11, 2020
Jacobi Collins and Delisa Deges ’20, July 13, 2019
Kaleb Conway and Madison Burda ’20, Sept. 19, 2020
James Crawshaw and Jennifer Cannon ’20, March 29, 2018
Blake Day and Reysha McPherson ’20, March 25, 2018
Edward DeBruhl and Molly Parker ’20, Nov. 23, 2017
Kody Decker and Rachelle Pelz ’20, April 29, 2017
Clay Drylie and Brittany Dinkel ’20, Oct. 24, 2020
James Falke and Sarah Trimble ’20, Nov. 4, 2017
Kolby Fennewald and Baylee Phillips ’20, July 14, 2018
Louis-Davon Fenty and Tara ’20, July 30, 2016
Jacob Gaughan ’20 and Brooke Forinash ’20, Aug. 28, 2020
Robert Guy ’20 and Allison Tapp, March 24, 2018
David Haehl and Melissa Elliott ’20, June 15, 2018
Ali Haidar ’20 and Brittani Byer, Oct. 1, 2019
Travis Hammerschmidt and Alisha Dinges ’20, Aug. 22, 2020
Cody Hickox and Audrey Finney ’20, June 7, 2019
Kord Hilbert ’20 and Micah Schmutz ’18, June 2, 2018
Brent Hirsch and Abigail Young ’20, June 24, 2017
Michael Hollman and Erin Tingley ’20, Jan. 26, 2019
Austin Kettler and Payton Hayes ’20, Oct. 5, 2019
Jeffery King and Melissa McAfee ’20, Feb. 28, 2020
Reegan Kliesen ’20 and Ashten Stimpert ’20, Aug. 8, 2020.
Joe Knoll and Danielle Lovin ’20, June 30, 2019
Landon Lampkin ’20 and Alayna, July 29, 2017
Phillip Loveland and Kaylee Brin ’20, Aug. 1, 2019
Ryan Luna and Riley Huckabay ’20, March 22, 2020
Jonathon Meyer and Audrie Burge ’20, Sept. 7, 2019
Michael Musgrove ’20 and Chloe Ross ’20, Aug. 4, 2018
Pete Nelson and Rebecca Backstrom ’20, March 24, 2018
Ian Norris and Aimee Peschka ’20, July 20, 2019
Aaron Osborn and Jenesa Klose ’20, June 27, 2015
Christien Ozores ’20 and Kathryn Westerhaus ’20, July 30, 2020
Kenneth Paass and Tami Quandt ’20, Aug. 30, 2019
Tyson Pivonka and Emily Peckham ’20, Aug. 15, 2020
Aaron Rucker and Shianne Cokely ’20, March 21, 2020
Rodolfo Sasso and Sierra Knapp ’20, March 6, 2017
Josh Schlesener and Rylee Wilson ’20, Nov. 19, 2017
Patrick Searles and Laura Allison ’20, Oct. 12, 2019
Jordan B. Sims and Jordan M. ’20, Feb. 20, 201
Jacob Singleterry and Hailey Holt ’20, May 25, 2016.
Cole Slates and Katheryn Bodley ’20, Dec. 27, 2019
Riley Stauffer and Kasie Aikins ’20, May 27, 2019
Logan Steiner and Holly Cline ’20, Aug. 1, 2020
Daniel Utley and Alicia Bottom ’20, Jan. 30, 2018
Devon Vincent and Bailey Boxberger ’20, Dec. 19, 2020
Joshua Walker ’20 and Kaylie Reeh ’18, Aug. 8, 2020
Kevin Walter and Megan Smith ’20, Sept. 19, 2020
Dain Whitacre and Taylor Franzen ’20, Nov. 4, 2017
2020 Tiger Notes
Winter 2020
Class Notes
1960s
Norman Brewer ’66, Bethesda, Md., published a novel entitled Killer Politics: A Tale of Homegrown Terrorism in 2019.
Dr. R. Douglas Hurt ’69, ’71, West Lafayette, Ind., published The Green Revolution in the Global South.
Virginia Lorbeer ’63, Aurora, CO., received the Colorado High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Don DesCombes Award, which is considered to be the most distinguished award given by CHSCA and is presented yearly in recognition of exceptional leadership and dedication to the CHSCA Board of Directors.
Michael Nelson ’65, Colorado Springs, had the Dr. Michael Nelson Laboratory in Earth Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse named after him.
Donald Richardson ’67, ’67, ’71, Phoenix, published his 18th novel Return to the Earth with Author House in July 2020.
1970s
Thomas “Tom” Arnhold ’75, Olathe, retired as a judge for the Kansas Workers Compensation Appeals Board after 10 years of service.
Kathy (Bahner) Douglas ’75, Wamego, retired as a family nurse practitioner with Wamego Family Clinic in May 2020 after 45 years in the nursing field.
Sharon Dreher ’78.’81, retired from Midwest Energy after 39 years.
Kristi Ekum ’76, ’82, Dodge City, retired after 44 years teaching special needs students with the Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative District.
Joyce (Greif) Ellis ‘79, ’98, Russell, retired from FHSU on July 31, 2020.
Duane Herrmann ’74, ’85, Topeka, published four books in 2019: Escape from Earth, Czykmate; Gedichte aus Prairies of Possibilities, Buffalo Press; Family Plowing and other poems, Meadowlark Books; Remnants of a Life, Lighted Lake Press.
Linda (Winter) Frazey, ’71, ’73, Hoxie, retired from the Hoxie School District.
Jerry Harding ’78, Liberal, retired as a State Farm Insurance Agent.
Dr. Leo Herrman ’71, ’74, LaCrosse, was promoted to professor of psychology at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Sherry (Arnold) Kruse ’76, Pratt, retired as Pratt County Clerk after 39 years in the department.
James Mages ’74, ’75, ’83, Hays, was an exhibitor at the Midwest Art Exhibition.
Delwin Massier ’74, Hays, retired as a loan officer for over 32 years from The Farmers Credit Union.
David Meter ’78, ’80, ’90, Great Bend, was named the District 1 Athletics Director of the Year and the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association 5A 2020 Athletic Director of the Year.
Donald “Don” Napell ’74, Hays, retired as CEO from The Farmers Credit Union after 30 years.
Errol Wuertz ’77, ’98, Hays, was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to a third term on the Kansas Real Estate Commission; he currently serves as chairman of the commission.
1980s
Chris Gardiner ’81, Salina, assumed the duties of physician assistant at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City.
Dean Kranzler ’83, Salina, is a 2020 inductee into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as drummer for another 2020 Salina-based inductee, Midnight Flyer.
Rhonda (VanKooten) Meyerhoff ’81, Hays, will serve as the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce vice president of membership.
Eric Muninger ’85, ’93, Salina, retired as athletic director from Sacred Heart School after more than 25 years of service.
Kevin Rude ’83, Newport Coast, Calif., was promoted to regional managing director of the west coast for Colliers International Real Estate Management Services.
Kelly (O’Brien) Schwartz ’84, Jetmore, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Schwartz Auto Service this year.
Virgil Scott ’81, Broomfield, Colo., was honored with the 2019-20 Rotarian of the Year Award by the Rotary Club of Denver.
Kim Stewart ’81, ’88, Hays, was promoted to professor of applied technology at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Marlon Thornburg ’88, ’89, Coffeyville, was promoted to president of Coffeyville Community College.
Mari (Griffin) Tucker ’86, ’87, Topeka, earned the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Jeffrey Welker ’81, Boise, Idaho, was recruited for the deputy coroner position in Custer County.
Chris Weller ’80, ’81, Tonganoxie, retired after 39 years teaching industrial arts at Tonganoxie Junior High and Tonganoxie Middle School.
1990s
Clinton Albers ’99, ’01, Olathe, was promoted to assistant superintendent of high school education in the Olathe School District.
Cindy (Pinkerton) Bergmeier ’96, Alexandria, La., was named chief operating officer at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park.
Dr. Christa (Giebler) Bieker ’99, ’99, Hays, was promoted to professor of allied health at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Dr. Emily (Edmonston) Breit ’96, ’00, Hays, was promoted to professor of accounting, finance and economics at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Carla (Kashkin) Emerson ’95, ’10, Hays, has been chosen as a recipient of the Country Music Teacher Classroom Initiative.
Daren Fankhauser ’95, Hutchinson, was promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer and Chief Architect at Data Center, Inc.
Stacey (Jones) Green ’96, Stockton, was chosen as the Kansas National Distinguished Principal for 2020.
Craig Koch ’94, Springtown, TX, was hired as the boys golf coach at Waxahachie ISD.
Rod Labbe ’92, ’92, Haltom City, TX, was promoted to regional vice president of risk management for Amerisure’s north and west regions.
Eric Leonard ’96, Philip, S.D., was named superintendent of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Dr. Christopher “Chris” Meiers ’97, ’99, Richland, WA., was selected as one of 38 fellows for the American Council on Education where he will have the opportunity to be temporarily placed at another university to learn and grow his executive leadership skillset.
Steven “Steve” Nordby ’90, ’97, Garden City, was selected as Principal of the Year for Southwest Kansas.
Matt Peters ’99, Tucson, Ariz., assumed the role of administrative affairs coordinator with the University of Arizona.
Andy Stanton ’93, ’97, Hays, was hired as an independent contractor to fulfill the duties of executive director for the Kansas Post Rock Limestone Coalition in Lucas.
David Tobias ’98, Hutchinson, was named interim director of the Kansas State Fair.
Ron Rohlf ’94, ’96, Hays, was tenured at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Angela (Eggers) Walters ’99, ’00, Hays, was promoted to professor of informatics at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
2000s
Alicia Arias ’04, ’12, ’14, ’20, Hays, was hired as a family nurse practitioner with First Care Clinic.
Wendy (Freeborn) Armbruster ’06, Hays, was promoted to managing member at Premier Business Management LLC.
Jeremy Capo ’02, ’04, Topeka, joined Mammoth Sports Construction as assistant vice president.
Luke Dowell ’00, Liberal, was named vice president of academic affairs at Seward County Community College.
Todd Dumler ’04, Maize, joined the Wichita office of the McCownGordon Construction team as a senior project manager.
Dr. Cole Engel ’07, ’07, ’09, Hays, was promoted to associate professor of economics, finance and accounting at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Carrie (Istas) Fraser ’05, Concordia, was named to the Independent Community Bankers of America Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40:Emerging Community Bank Leaders List.
Shannon (Hoffman) Funk ’04, Hays, was hired as volleyball coach at Hays High School.
Rusty Grafel ’07, ’09, Statesboro, GA, joined the basketball staff at Georgia Southern University as the graduate manager.
Lindsey (Bowers) Hernandez ’06, ’06, Amarillo, Texas, was hired as the college and career counselor for Keller Independent School District.
Brian Hutchinson ’03, ’09, Hays, will exhibit his work “Transmorgrification: New Work by Brian Hutchinson” at the Shafer Art Gallery, Great Bend.
Joseph “Joe” Jackson ’06, Wichita, was selected as head boys basketball coach at Maize South High School.
Lisa (Day) Jarvis ’03, Council Grove, is one of 46 public school educators who will receive the prestigious California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence at the NEA Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in February 2021.
Rebecca (Mauler) Karlin ’09, ’09, ’11, ’19, Great Bend, was promoted to assistant professor of allied health at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Dr. Robert Lloyd ’04, Hays, received the 2020 Southwest Academy of Management Best Reviewer Awards from the Federation of Business Disciplines Conference.
Dr. Candace Mehaffey-Kultgen ’06, Hays, was tenured at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Len Melvin ’00, Hays, was hired as the Hays High girls basketball coach.
Dr. Janett Naylor-Tincknell ’00, Hays, was promoted to professor of psychology at FHSU for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Heather Owens ’09, ’09, Iola, was promoted to foster care program administrator with the Department for Children and Families in March.
Jonathan Raney ’04, ’11, Lawrence, was hired as an assistant basketball coach at Washburn University in Topeka.
Dr. Kenny Rigler ’03, ’05, Hays has been named assistant dean of the FHSU College of Education.
Brenda (Prewo) Rose ’04, Hays, was hired as the junior high English instructor at TMP-Marian Jr/Sr High School.
Shane Shartz ’02, ’03, Hays, won the 2020 FBD Outstanding Educator Award at the recent Federation of Business Disciplines Conference.
Shane Smith ’01, Hays, was named as Commerce Bank’s Hays market president.
Elizabeth (Pauls) Wallace ’06, Wichita, was promoted to superintendent of operations with BNSF Railway.
Cody Witte ’09, ’09, Topeka, was hired as the athletic director and assistant principal at Tonganoxie High School.
Bryce Woodall ’01, Salina, was named the athletic director at Sacred Heart School.
Aaron Yoder ’09, ’10, Lindsborg, broke his own backward running record with a mile time of five minutes and thirty seconds.
2010s
D. Summar (Stephens) Anthony ‘15, ’20, Salina, was accepted into the KU School of Nursing fellowship; her clinical site is the First Care Clinic in Hays.
Tera (Ingalsbe) Arnberger ’15, ’16, Great Bend, was appointed to teach English at Great Bend Middle School.
R. Kirby Baloy ’18, Huntington Beach, Calif., earned his Therapeutic Pain Specialist Certification from the International Spine and Pain Institute in February 2020. He was also accepted and is currently pursuing Defense and Strategic Studies at Missouri State University.
Dr. James Balthazor ’11, ’11, Plainville, was tenured and promoted to associate professor of chemistry for the 2020-2021 academic year at FHSU.
Lucas Berg ’19, Dumfries, Va., recently founded a second business: Terrestris LLC.
Beth Bohuslavsky ’16, Seward, NE., was hired as the head girls basketball coach at Seward High School.
Gordon Butler ’12, ’17, Edmond, Okla., was hired as director of surgical services with McBride Orthopedic Hospital.
Daniela Buttini ’18, ’20, Dominican Republic, was named a Marketing Outstanding Student Award winner at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Alexis “Alex” Crispin ’18, ’18, Hays, earned her license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Kansas.
Joshua “Josh” Epperson ’14, Henderson, TN, was selected as the head basketball coach of the Lady Lions at Freed-Hardeman University.
Luree Fowler-Hayes ’17, ’19, Bend Ore., was hired as a school psychologist with Bend La Pine Schools.
Brian Gerber ’13, Oak Ridge, Tenn., received his doctorate of education from the University of Memphis in May 2020.
Billie (Crouse) Glenn ’19, Ames, Iowa, was named K-12 technology integrationist with the Ogden Community School District.
Tyler Hallagin ’12, Hays, was appointed to the State of Kansas’ 529 Education Savings Investment advisory board.
Kaylee (Newman) Harris ’15, Wayland, Iowa, was hired as an adjunct psychology teacher at Indian Hills Community College.
Megan Henry ’19, Hutchinson, joined the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center as HR Coordinator.
Courtney Kaba ’16, Longmont, CO, graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry and is practicing at Open and Affordable Dental in Colorado.
Michael Knutson ’14, Garden City, is a featured painter at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell’s exhibition “Conquering the Flight of Fancy.”
Dr. Alexyss Leiker ’16, Hays, has joined Lifetime Dental Care as a dentist.
Dr. Nuvia Lemus ’15, Garden City, graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and was selected as a Dean of Students Honor Recipient for Spring 2020 for significant contributions to the University and community while maintaining high academic performance.
Nathan Miller ’13, Benton, has been named as the regional commercial manager for the Central Plain for Limagrain Cereal Seeds.
Marc Nikoden ’10, Castle Rock, Colo., was hired by RK Mechanical as vice president of operations.
Mikayla (Schmidt) Perales ’16, Lincoln, Neb., was hired as the loan portfolio manager for the Nebraska Economic Development Corporation.
Heather (Flores) Olmstead ’18, Liberal, was hired as the head dance coach at Liberal High School.
Angela Perez ’15, Wichita, was named Urban League of Kansas Executive Director.
Angela (Wilson) Petersen ’11, Great Bend, was hired as the technology specialist at Park Elementary School in Great Bend.
Eric Pollock ’19, Warwick, R.I., was appointed as assistant principal for Daqing Middle School Number 1 in Daqing, China.
Michael Quinn ’19, Venitia, Pa., was hired as a programmer for PNC Bank.
Tatiyanna Ray ’19, ’20, Irving, Texas, was hired as a delivery associate with Amazon – Spirit DSP LLC.
Dr. Michaela Sasse ’16, Lincoln, Neb., graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. in May and began her career as an optometrist at EyeCare Specialties in Lincoln, Neb. in June.
Stacy (Grimm) Scott ’17, Mena, Ark., joined the Horton Clinic family care team as a nurse practitioner.
Ashten Slater ’17, ’20, ’20, Richmond, Mo., was named a Business Education Outstanding Student Award winner at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
James “Trae” Sprague ’19, Glenville, WV, Director of Residence Life at Glenville State College, was named the 2020 Staff Employee of the year.
Natausha (Dechant) St. Peter ’11, Wayne, Okla., was hired as a fourth-grade teacher for Wayne Public Schools.
JoAnn (Gaunt) Suchy ’11, ’16, Great Bend, was hired as the vocal music teacher at Great Bend Middle School.
Kellee (Mangus) Timbrook ’14, Abilene, was selected as the Abilene Parks and Recreation Director.
Rebecca (Jones) Turner ’18, Marysville, was hired as a special education teacher with USD 364.
Rebecca Vincent ’18, ’20, Frederick, Colo., was hired as an adjunct instructor with Aims Community College.
Braden Wiesen ’18, Wichita, was hired as a videographer with the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.
Lisa (Butler) Wilson ’14, ’16, Douglasville, Ga., was hired as a graduation coach with Atlanta Public Schools.
Ricardo Zamora ’18, Hays, joined the FHSU Foundation as assistant director of annual giving in June.
Peyton (Broeker) Zink ’18, Claflin, was hired as a speech language pathologist for Barton County Special Services.
2020s
Brooks Barber ’20, Hays, was named a Marketing Outstanding Student Award winner at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Heather (Steckel) Bitter ’20, Russell, was named a Tourism and Hospitality Management Outstanding Student Award winner at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Markie Hageman ’20, Tulare, Calif., is now co-owner of CaliforniaAgToday.com.
Abbie Hayes ’20, Highlands Ranch, Colo., was inducted into the Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society.
Dr. Heather Holaday ‘20, Garfield, received a KU School of Nursing fellowship; her clinical site is Pawnee Valley Medical Associates in Larned.
Taryn Rupp ’20, Hays, was named a Tourism and Hospitality Management Outstanding Student Award winner at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Nick Schmidt ’20, Medicine Lodge, was hired as a math teacher at Medicine Lodge Jr/ Sr High School and was appointed as assistant football coach.
Paige Tobias ’20, Irvine, Calif., was named a Business Education Outstanding Student Award winner at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Chantreametrey Tram ’20, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, was inducted into the Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society.
Raeleann Weigel ’20, Hays, joined the FHSU Business Office staff as an accounting specialist.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Haley Reiter was inducted into the Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society.
Dr. Kathleen (Cultron) Sanders, Russell, retired from FHSU on July 24, 2020.
In Memoriam
1930s
Lenora C. (Coats) Avery ’38, Thornton, Colo., Aug. 3, 2019
Marvella B. (Schridde) Davis ’37, Lawrence, Dec. 12, 2019
Dorothy M. (Ames) Hoover ’39 ’39, Midland, Texas, June 9, 2020
Wilma F. (Corzine) Vanover ’39, San Diego, Feb. 11, 2020
Lyman D. Wooster ’39, Bluffton, S.C., July 28, 2018
1940s
Jack Arthur Eades ’40, Charleston, SC, June 16, 2020
James D. Hamilton ’47, Cedaredge, CO., April 4, 2020
Dale T. Kelley ’48, Topeka, Sept. 1, 2019
Josephine F. (Dauber) Schulte ’48, Overland Park, Aug. 29, 2020
1950s
Monice R. (Sommers) Barrett ’50, Paradise, May 9, 2020.
Willis Crabtree ’50, ’55, Brewster, June 26, 2020.
Ferdinand H. “Fritz” Burmeister ’55, Eastborough, April 2, 2020.
Galyn D. Devore ‘59, Cheney, December 5, 2019.
Aaron H. Feist ’58, ’66, Sharon Springs, May 1, 2020.
Thomas “Tom” Gilmore ’59, Springhill, July 11, 2020.
Darrell McGinnis ’59 ‘60, Hays, Aug. 24, 2020.
Margaret E. “Elaine” (Johnson) McKinley ’52, Tulsa, Okla., April 19, 2020.
Myron R McKinley ’50, Tulsa, Okla., March 18, 2020.
Shirley “Billie” (Johnson) McNutt ’58, Wichita, June 22, 2020.
Harold “Keith” Megill ’57, Sioux Falls, SD, November 23, 2019.
Fred K. Newton ’52, Valley Center, April 21, 2019.
Robert Duaine Pokorny ’53, ’53, Hays, June 10, 2020.
Judith R. “Judy” (Rouse) Rooney ’56, Satanta, June 18, 2020.
LeRoy C. Thornburg ’55, Hutchinson, December 14, 2019.
1960s
Michael Ward Butler ’63 ’64, Florence, AL., January 24, 2019
Judith A. (King) Brewer ‘65, Bethesda, Md., June 6, 2020
Lela Mae (Lee) Carmichael ’68, Saint George, May 2, 2020
J. C. Chapman ’63, Johnson, April 12, 2020
Marvin Lloyd Dunlap ’64, Derby, March 14, 2020
Rex W Gaskill ’64, Minneapolis, MN., April 10 2020
Clifford B. “Babe” Gilbert ‘65, McCracken, July 29, 2020
Daniel “Dan” Gish ’67 ’72, Topeka, August 12, 2019
James F. Griffin ’61, Weatherford, Okla. Feb. 19, 2019
Mary Margaret (Koriel) Horton ’66 ’89, Salina, June 20, 2020
Sara E. “Beth” (Wyrill) Jantz ’63 ’68, Dodge City, Nov. 5, 2015
John August Juenemann ’61, Oberlin, March 21, 2020
Glenn L. Keith ’60, Hill City, Aug. 22, 2020
Verlin R. Kolman ’69, Beloit, April 1, 2020
Carolyn (McCartney) Kuhn ’66, Topeka, March 15, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Leitner ’69, Surprise, AZ, April 10, 2020
Roger H. Mayhew ’66, Liberty, Mo., Aug. 21, 2020
Evelyn (Brown) McLean ‘69, Chickasha, Okla., July 15, 2017
Charles “Charlie” Myers ’68, Sublette, December 27, 2019
Wendell R. Nicholas ‘69, Johnson, Aug. 13, 2020
Maureen Diane (Hillman) Pastine ’67, Plainville, May 7, 2020
Helen E. (Delander) Pitman ’62 ‘93, Minneola, May 12, 2020
Paula (Degman) Prokop ’69, Garden City, July 2, 2020
Sharon Sue (Henderson) Rowland ’64, Greeley, CO., May 11, 2020
Gladys I. (Smith) Schichtel ’61, Traverse City, Mich., Nov. 16, 2016
Allen L. Shelton ’65, Oberlin, Aug. 23, 2020
Ruth I. (Brown) Steinke ’63, Wichita, Nov. 7, 2018
Sharon Jean (Keil) Thom ’62, Derby, September 8, 2019
Gladys Faye (Bale) Wellbrock ’67, Colorado Springs, CO., March 25, 2020
Helen Louise “Weezie” (Holmes) Wendler ’68, Mustang, OK., June 2, 2020
Alfred F. Zimmerman ’67 Kansas City, MO., May 25, 2020
Robert Hans “Zip” Zinszer ’65, Tyler, TX, June 5, 2020
1970s
David L. Ahlvers ’72 ’74, Shawnee, April 27, 2020
Marsha L. Albin ’75 ’77, Junction City, April 7, 2020
Donald Nye Allen ’70, Emporia, December 28, 2019
Bruce Anspaugh ’71, ’71, ’78, Valley Center, April 6, 2020
Jimmie L. “Jim” Applebee ’70, Goodland, July 25, 2020
Melanie A. (Link) Bernbeck ’79, Utica, April 19, 2020
Carolyn D (Barnes) Cashman ’71, Hutchinson, January 24, 2020
Arthur L. Dirks ’70, Taunton, Mass., Aug. 10, 2020
Rolland “Rollie” D. Fisher ’71, Aurora, CO., May 11, 2020
Margaret Jean (Malir) Gemaehlich ’77, Kensington, March 10, 2019
Eddie Eugene George ’72, Syracuse, June 11, 2020
Stephen Hedrick ’72, Pratt, July 21, 2020
James “Jim” Heeler ’75, Smith Center, June 21, 2020
Cynthia Louise Jarmer ’78, Garden City, April 27, 2020
Colleen (Samson) Kopfman ’78, Las Vegas, NV, July 8, 2020
William “Bill” Korinek ’73, Lyons, July 25, 2020
Allan Wayne Mickey ’74, Pueblo, CO., May 3, 2020
Doyle Dawson Miller ’76, Branson, MO., June 1, 2020
Cora Lee (Schmidt) Pfannenstiel ’73, Hays, May 1, 2020
Joel Michael Robinson ’76, Aurora, CO., July 4, 2020
Boyd “Lynn” Scarrow ’70, Mankato, February 12, 2019
Rebecca “Becky” (Hannan) Stonebraker ’71 ’79, Great Bend, June 15, 2020
Gloria (Bates) Tittel ’72 ‘74, Pea Ridge, Ark., Aug. 19, 2020
Alan D. VanPetten ’79, Wichita, Feb. 11, 2019
Dan Woodrow Wilson ’75, Kechi, January 17, 2020
1980s
Cheryl Jean (Keller) Deines ’80, ’89, WaKeeney, June 10, 2020
Randall John “Randy” Hawk ’87, Wichita, May 10, 2020
Craig A. Green ’81, Livingston, Texas, Sept. 20, 2020
Donna Jean “DJ” Rhoades ’84, Hays, June 17, 2020
Jerel A. “Jerry” Ubert ‘81, Hays, Sept. 7, 2020
Glen Wood ’83, Trousdale, July 23, 2020
1990s
Mitchell A. “Mitch” Berens ‘91, Hays, Aug. 28, 2020
Scott Gene Boomer ’94, Hays, July 7, 2020
Vickie L. (Smith) Decker ’95, Oklahoma City, March 24, 2020
Enid J. “E.J.” (Schlegel) DeWald ’94, Alexander, Aug. 19, 2020
Julia (Strickland) Flowers ’92, Independence, November 22, 2019
Shelby D. Thornton ’90, WaKeeney, Aug. 10, 2020
2000s
Stephen L. “Steve” Dinkel ’06, Hays, Aug. 12, 2020
Barry Lee Magner ’06, Topeka, November 23, 2019
2010s
Meagan Wilson ’15, LaCrosse, June 25, 2020
Friends of the Alumni Association
James H. “Jim” Buoy, Concordia, March 20, 2020
Marvin “Dale” Cole, Ulysses, Aug. 2, 2020
Harold G. Kraus, Hays, May 19, 2020
Marilyn Gamet, Leawood, Sept. 12, 2019
Edmund “Ed” Moore, Hays, May 29, 2020
Albert Winkler, Seneca, May 17, 2019
Ellen (Haverkamp) Winkler, March 6, 2019
Marriages
1960s
Myron Hermes ’63 and Marigail Jury, Aug. 5, 2016
2000s
Michael Butler ’00 and Christan Dilday ‘18, Sept. 18, 2010
William Day and Jennifer Montenegro ’08, April 17, 2015
Julio Hiracheta and Mercedes Ramos ’06, April 15, 2005
Adam North ’02 and Jami Ewert, Aug. 25, 2016
Mark Pearson and Krystal Cook ’08, ’08, June 22, 2019
2010s
James Callahan and Amy Golay ‘19, May 30, 2020
Gregory Clingingsmith and Rebekah Gurnsey ‘17, June 1, 2013
Trey Davis and Tori Rouse ‘19, Nov. 9, 2019
Jose Delgado ‘19 and Lindsey Smith, July 27, 2020
Cyril DeSalvo ‘17 and Traci Martinez ’15, Nov. 16, 2019
Matthew “Matt” Frank ’17 and Anna-Lura “Allie” Frisbie, Aug 1, 2020
Matthew Gordon ‘17 and Kayla Klahr, Nov. 11, 2015
Tyler Grant ‘17 and Jessica Linenberger ‘17, Jan. 27, 2018
Cyrus Haynes ‘19 and Tristan Wilson, May 30, 2020
Joshua Hermes ‘18, ‘18 and Kaetlin Weninger ‘18, Aug. 3, 2019
Silas Hibbs ‘18 and Nicole Tillman, April 29, 2017
Logan Jansonius ‘18 and Nikki Knop, June 4, 2016
Jordan Klima ‘16 and Natalie Morris ‘17, Nov. 2, 2019
Cody Lewis ‘19 and Kelly Fross, June 10, 2017
Cadyn McCoy ‘18 and Mackenzie Lewis ‘18, July 20, 2020
Cody Moon ‘18 and Haley Jones ‘19, June 27, 2020
Sheldon Nelson and Nikole Schroeder ’10, July 11, 2020
Joseph Perales and Mikayla Schmidt ‘16, Oct. 27, 2018
Mason Rains and Mauri Lundquist ‘19, June 20, 2020
Christopher Ramos ‘16 and Alejandra Mariscal, May 23, 2015
Jordan Ring and Katherine Long ‘19, June 1, 2015
Michael Robinson ‘19 and Skyler Smith ‘18, July 7, 2020
Justin Roemer ‘16, ‘19 and Lauren Zerr ’20, ’20, May 30, 2020
Cameron Rohleder ’16 and Stephany Gress ’16, May 22, 2020
Sambit Roy and Antara Ghosh ‘19, Nov. 27, 2014
Nathan Ward ’20, ’20 and Tia Smith ‘19, July 10, 2020
Korey Welch and Jordynn Gumm ‘17, July 25, 2020
Braiden Werth ‘19 and Mindy Gower ‘18, ‘19, June 27, 2020
Coleman Westhoff and Maggie Chitty ‘19, June 6, 2020
2020s
Tyler Biernacki and Janae Dennis ’20, May 5, 2017
Births
2000s
Ken ’06, ’06 and Kylene ’10, ’10, (Kirmer) Baxa, Salina, a boy, Benjamin Kenneth, November 27, 2019
William and Jennifer ’08 (Montenegro) Day, Wichita, a boy, Clark Joseph, Feb. 12, 2020
Jason ’04 and Krista ’09 (Garrison) Dechant, Hays, a girl, Lennyx, October 30, 2019
Adam ’02 and Jami (Ewert) North, Galva, a girl, Anna Lee, Aug. 25, 2020
Cody and Megan ’08 (Weber) Honas, Wakeeney, a girl, Brynlee Jae, February 17, 2020
Jonathan ’07 and Shannon (Perkins) Kinderknecht, Hays, a girl, Clara Mae, December 31, 2019
Patrick ’09 and Cassandra (Renz) Prediger, Hays, a boy, Ezekiel Joseph, March 31, 2020
Clayton ’06 and Rheta ‘07 (Mai) Schmeidler, Hays, a girl, Lydia Marie, March 18, 2020
Lance ’09 and Erin ’10, ’10 (Neitzel) Tilton, Chapman, a girl, Quinn Elizabeth, Jan. 29, 2020
Benjamin and Toni ’09, ’11 (Nelson) Whitmer, Hays, a boy, Elijah Benjamin, January 8, 2020
2010s
Nick and Jaymi ’13, ’19, (Riedel) Gabel, Hays, a girl, Wrenleigh JoAnn, November 12, 2019
Joshua ’18, ’18 and Kaetlin ’18 (Weninger) Hermes, Burrton, a girl, Emery, June 7, 2020
Zach ’11, ’11 and Desirea ’15 (Renz) Long, Hays, a boy, Barrett James, November 6, 2019
Braden and Shelby ’17, ’19 (Dinkel) Sager, Hays, a girl, Briley Mae, April 27, 2020
Fall 2020
Class Notes
1960s
Kathleen Kuchar ’66, Hays, is the illustrator of the children’s book Millie’s Garden and the Great Carrot Mystery which was read live at an event hosted by the Hays Arts Council.
1970s
Steven Lowen ’79, Corpus Christi, Texas, recently retired from his position with Comex Group.
1980s
Joseph Erdman ’85, Littleton, Colo., was recently promoted to be the Avionics System Architect on NASA’s Artemis program with Lockheed Martin; they are building the spacecraft which will take the next man and the first woman to land on the moon.
Steven Johnson ’80, Great Bend, was appointed to serve as chief judge of the 20th Judicial District effective January 11 through December 31, 2021.
Robert Thibault ’80, Topeka, was awarded the Sonny Slater Award for Service to Community and Station.
1990s
Jerald Braun ’95, ’07, Hays, was named Kansas Special Education Professional of the Year.
Joyce (Tillery) Frey ’93, ’95, Macksville, is the author of the children’s book Millie’s Garden and the Great Carrot Mystery which was read live at an event hosted by the Hays Arts Council.
Donald Scheibler ’96, Hays, was reappointed to the Commission on Police Officers’ Standards and Training by Governor Laura Kelly.
2000s
Danielle (Moulton) Brigati ’09, Kerrville, Texas, has been named director of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library.
Marshall Fey ’06, Mission, was hired by the MIAA as the Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs.
Brian Hutchinson ’03, ’09, Hays, had an art exhibition at the Garden City Community College Mercer Gallery entitled “Transmogrification: A solo exhibition by Brian Hutchinson.”
Brandon Jacobs ’07, Gorham, was hired as a department chair and an instructor of carpentry/cabinetmaking with NCK Tech.
Jennifer Lapka Pfeifer ’03, Kansas City, Mo., and her non-profit, Rightfully Sewn, are partnering with Alphapointe in order to amplify the efforts of both organizations.
Christopher Leeson ’03, ’20, Olathe, was promoted to senior cloud systems and application administrator with Johnson County Community College in July.
Weston Moody ’07, ’10, Wamego, received honorable mention in the LifeChanger of the Year program.
2010s
Michael Biondo ’12, Brookings, S.D., accepted the position of electronic resources and scholarly communications librarian at South Dakota State University.
Jessica Bryant ’18, ’18, ’20, Linn, was hired as an OBGYN Ultrasound Technologist with Truman Medical Center Lakewood.
Felix Cruz ’17, ’20, Philadelphia, Pa., created the website moneyology101.com.
Kaylie Doll ’18, ’20, ’20, Great Bend, joined the Wesley Medical Center team as a diagnostic medical sonographer in May.
Monserrat Feria-Vargas ’18, ’20, Garden City, accepted a therapist position at Compass Behavioral Health.
Elizabeth (Fay) Fixsen ’11, ’19, Beloit, was hired as the assistant to the president and the board clerk with NCK Tech.
Ginger Garcia ’19, ’20, Wichita, was hired as a psychometrician with the Central Kansas Cooperative in Education for the 2020-21 school year.
Jordan German ’18, ’20, Kinsley, was hired as the sports and events coordinator for the City of Dodge City.
Sophia (Young) Henrickson ’16, Ellis, was hired as the new executive director of the Ellis Alliance in March.
Thomas Lamb ’18, Warminster, Pa., created the website moneyology101.com.
Ty McCulloch ’16, Hays, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center; he is currently a deputy with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.
Janae (Price) Powell ’18, ’20, Bucklin, joined the Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative District #613 as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Lesa (Maurer) Schulte ’11, Ness City, has been chosen as a recipient of the Country Music Teacher Classroom Initiative.
Melisa (Trezise) White ’19, McPherson, was hired as a special education science teacher with McPherson High School.
Kimberly Zant ’11, Concordia, was hired as vice president for academic affairs at Cloud County Community College.
2020s
Sarah Allen ’20, Wichita, was chosen as the Airman of the Year and Honor Guard Member of the Year for the 184th Wing at McConnell AFB, Kansas for the year of 2019. She was also recently promoted to the rank of non-commissioned officer with the US Air Force.
Graham Applegate ’20, ’20, Cozad, Neb., was nominated for the Torch Award and accepted a finance/accounting job with Koch Ag & Energy in Wichita.
Amy (Monahan) Bennett ’20, Hutchinson, was hired as the MDS Coordinator at the Golden Age Home in Cheney.
Audrie Burge-Meyer ’20, Almena, was recognized as the Psychology Department’s Outstanding Senior for 2020.
Rachel Bussen ’20, ’20, Great Bend, was hired as a draftsman by Landmark Architects in Hutchinson.
Gentri Collins ’20, ’20, Dodge City, joined the customer service team at Midland Marketing Coop in Hays.
Madison (Burda) Conway ’20, Downs, accepted a position at the Kansas Department of Children and Families in Concordia.
Amber (Hying) Dougan ’20, Haysville, was nominated by her district for Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Heather Enochs ’20, Colorado Springs, was promoted to senior accountant with Goodwill of Southern and Eastern Colorado.
Lakin Funk ’20, Kinsley, was hired as a dairy field technician with AgSource.
Monica Gamez-Yanez ’20, Lyons, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Brooke (Forinash) Gaughan ’20, Hays, is the editor for an international wedding blog.
Christen Greving ’20, Prairie View, was hired as a special education teacher at Hays Middle School.
Kannen Haist ’20, Assaria, is a graduate assistant with the athletic department at FHSU.
Reegan Kliesen ’20, ’20, Wright, joined the Crop Quest team as an agronomist in May.
Ashleigh Kramps ’20, Eudora, received a graduate assistant position at the University of Central Oklahoma as an assistant athletic trainer.
Landon Lampkin ’20, Cawker City, is a music teacher at Bingham Academy in Ethiopia.
Alexis Langdon ’20, ’20, Colby, joined Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered as a staff accountant in July.
Travis Loepfe ’20, Wales, Wis., was hired as a hall director at Lawrence University.
Kaylee (Brin) Loveland ’20, Gardner, joined Pacific Architects and Engineers as a file clerk in April.
Delaney McCaig ’20, El Dorado, was hired as the production manager with Graphic Concepts Inc in May.
Peyton Morlan ’20, Hays, was hired as a seventh grade English Language Arts teacher at Hays Middle School.
Itzel Moya ’20, Dodge City, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Anthony Nunez ’20, Hays, was hired as an admissions counselor at NCK Tech.
Annika Panek ’20, Cunningham, was inducted into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society as a lifetime member.
Jennifer (Roberts) Payne ’20, Garden City, is working as a cardiology nurse practitioner in the Heart Center at St. Catherine Hospital.
Allison Railsback ’20, ’20, Mankato, was hired as the Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor for Scott Community High School.
Allister Samuel ’20, ’20, Suffolk, Va., retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in March after 20 years of service.
Kasie (Aikins) Stauffer ’20, Burlington, was hired as a first grade teacher at Portal Elementary in La Vista, Nebraska for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In Memoriam
1940s
Eli J. Boucher ’43, Olathe, Oct. 8, 2020
James W. “Jim” Thurman ’49, Great Bend, Sept. 22, 2020
1950s
Don A. Dempewolf ’58 ’59, Santa Cruz, Calif., May 23, 2020
James E. Duncan ’50, Lenexa, Sept. 8, 2020
James T. “Toby” Johnson ’57, Hays, May 18, 2020
Vernon J. Kisner ’59 ’62, Hays, Sept. 27, 2020
Patricia M. (O’Toole) Nichol ’51, Utica, Sept. 12, 2020
Robert K. Plomondon ’59, Denver, Sept. 26, 2020
Karen S. (Corn) Scott ’58, Port Angeles, Wash., May 18, 2019
Wilda M. Smith ’53 ’57, Hays, Oct. 3, 2020
Helen L. (Haggard) Truan ’51, Gorham, April 26, 2020
1960s
Charles P. Aldrich ’64, Larned, Oct. 16, 2020
Robert J. Bergmann ’68, Jetmore, Sept. 19, 2020
Frances M. Boxberger ’63, Russell, Oct. 2, 2020
Harry M. Eckert ’62, Hazelwood, Mo., Dec. 20, 2019
Wilbur E. “Gene” Evans ’61, Gove, Oct. 2, 2020
Jon L. Ficken ’66, Middleburg, Pa., April 2, 2020
Donald L. Gottschalk ’64, Hutchinson, Oct. 10, 2020
William E. Hamann ’64, Tribune, April 5, 2020
Robert E. “Bob” Hamilton ’69, Salina, March 31, 2020
Phil L. Harris ’65, Cottonwood, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2016
Richard E. Henderson ’64, Hays, Oct. 5, 2020
Leroy F. Holmes ’64 ’92, Salina, Oct. 8, 2020
Joyce A. (Philip) Hurt Barr ’62 ’63, Emporia, Dec. 11, 2019
Wayne L. Irvin ’60, Midlothian, Va., March 28, 2020
Duane A. Knipe ’64, Loveland, Colo., Aug. 4, 2020
Gerald P. “Jerry” Laprade ’68 ’75, Hays, Oct. 12, 2020
Clinton J. “Clint” Leon ’69, Lawrence, April 1, 2020
Robert L. “Bob” Mitten ‘69, Ontonagon, Mich., Sept. 22, 2020
Celeste (Kinney) Munsinger ’62, San Marcos, Texas, April 24, 2020
B. Curtis Smith ’63, Grand Junction, Colo., April 21, 2019
Harold “Lloyd” Trauer ’60, Lenexa, Sept. 20, 2020
Muriel L. (Campbell) Walters ’67, Las Vegas, Sept. 8, 2020
Arlene L. (Van Galder) Williams ’67 ’71, Punta Gorda, Fla., Sept. 27, 2020
Mollie (Siler) “Sharon” Williams ’63, Meriden, March 12, 2020
John A. Wilson ’60, Conroe, Texas, Jan, 16, 2020
Martha J. (Conn) Zwahlen ’69, Owasso, Okla., Dec. 21, 2019
1970s
James M. “Jim” Balthazor ’77, Russell, Sept. 27, 2020
Thomas W. Edgett ’72, Lenora, Aug. 3, 2020
Jerry L. Hixon ’73 ’74, Howard, Colo., March 21, 2020
Ruth G. (Garlow) Leas ’72, Hays, Oct. 4, 2020
Ellis H. McClaren ’75, Elkhart, June 18, 2020
Sandra L. (Fisher) Oakley ’70, Hays, March 19, 2020
Sylvia L. Orosco ’79, Garden City, Sept. 20, 2020
Juliane L. Pruitt ’70, Beloit, March 4, 2020
Harold F. “Harry” Roth ’71, Overland Park, Oct. 6, 2020
Gary J. Ruder ’70, Hays, Aug. 10, 2020
Jan M. Shaffer ’70, Avon, Ind., March 10, 2018
Wayne E. Windholz ’72, Victoria, April 11, 2020
1980s
Robert A. Brown ’82, Pullman, Wash., Decease Date Unknown
Paul F. Kaus ’82, Salina, Oct. 19, 2020
1990s
Jerry D. Barber ’94, McPherson, June 12, 2020
Duane L. Dorshorst ’90, Oberlin, Aug. 11, 2020
Carol J. (McDonald) Haberman ’91, Hays, Sept. 21, 2020
Leonard A. Mastroni ’91, La Crosse, Sept. 30, 2020
Diane L. (Bateman) Mowry ’96 ’99, Nickerson, Sept. 18, 2020
Maria J. (Guerrero) Murrison ’96 ’06, Garden City, March 19, 2020
Andy A. Padilla ’99, Hays, Sept. 25, 2020
2000s
John D. “Dave” Jones ’02, Manhattan, Aug. 31, 2020
Friends of the Alumni Association
Calvin E. Harbin, Hays, April 19, 2020
Gerald L. “Jerry” Karr, Emporia, Dec. 8, 2019
Marriages
2000s
Sarah Gill ’06 and Lindsi Poole ’20, July 14, 2019
Barry Nomann and Megan Herbert ’06, April 11, 2020
Jason Yarmer ’05 and Kristen Sisson ’19, Jan. 15, 2016
2010s
Kord Albers and Amber Klaus ’19, Aug. 1, 2020
Connor Boyer ’19 and Abigail Groth ’19, Aug. 15, 2020
Dereck Hahn and Sara Bilberry ’18, ’18, Sept. 8, 2018
Dustin Hamel and Adrianna Nickelson ’19, Sept. 27, 2020
Layke Heimerman and Jordan Smith ’19, June 6, 2020
Justin Henrickson and Sophia Young ’16, Sept. 5, 2020
Tony Hentzen and Shanae Barnes ’11, ’17, July 9, 2016
Kord Hilbert ’20 and Micah Schmutz ’18, June 2, 2018
Markus Hilger ’13 and Wendy Zimmerman ’17, Aug. 8, 2020
Danny Jewell and Abigail Dreher ’17, ’17, Oct. 5, 2019
Joseph Keim and Jennifer Batson ’17, Aug. 15, 2020
Luke Mahin ’10 and Jennifer McCarty ’20, Aug. 31, 2019
William Morrell and Maria Panek ’19, Nov. 5, 2016
Aaron Romero and Amber Frederick ’16, ’18, ’20, Feb. 21, 2020
Chasten Rutherford ’18 and Kori Clark ’19, ’20, Aug. 8, 2020
Jeffrey Stramel ’14, ’19 and Devan Haberman, Nov. 8, 2015
Jonathan Sullivan and Krysta Hines ’19, June 11, 2016
Nolan Trapp ’13, ’13 and Joanna Loewen ’12, Sept. 22, 2018
Joshua Walker ’20 and Kaylie Reeh ’18, Aug. 8, 2020
Adam Wells ’15, ’15 and Cady Jones, May 6, 2017
Layton Werth ’19 and Aubrey Habash, Aug. 8, 2020
Andre Woods ’19 and Jamie Smith, Aug. 1, 2020
2020s
Ryan Albright and Cristina Astegiano ’20, June 3, 2017
Tyler Aycox and Teondra Sandstrom ’20, March 18, 2017
Jessie Boyd and Rachel Mills ’20, March 3, 2016
Erik Carpenter and Jessica McDaniel ’20, June 17, 2016
Jacobi Collins and Delisa Deges ’20, July 13, 2019
Kaleb Conway and Madison Burda ’20, Sept. 19, 2020
James Crawshaw and Jennifer Cannon ’20, March 29, 2018
Blake Day and Reysha McPherson ’20, March 25, 2018
Edward DeBruhl and Molly Parker ’20, Nov. 23, 2017
Kody Decker and Rachelle Pelz ’20, April 29, 2017
James Falke and Sarah Trimble ’20, Nov. 4, 2017
Kolby Fennewald and Baylee Phillips ’20, July 14, 2018
Louis-Davon Fenty and Tara ’20, July 30, 2016
Jacob Gaughan ’20 and Brooke Forinash ’20, Aug. 28, 2020
Robert Guy ’20 and Allison Tapp, March 24, 2018
David Haehl and Melissa Elliott ’20, June 15, 2018
Ali Haidar ’20 and Brittani Byer, Oct. 1, 2019
Travis Hammerschmidt and Alisha Dinges ’20, Aug. 22, 2020
Cody Hickox and Audrey Finney ’20, June 7, 2019
Brent Hirsch and Abigail Young ’20, ’20, June 24, 2017
Michael Hollman and Erin Tingley ’20, Jan. 26, 2019
Austin Kettler and Payton Hayes ’20, Oct. 5, 2019
Jeffery King and Melissa McAfee ’20, Feb. 28, 2020
Reegan Kliesen ’20, ’20 and Ashten Stimpert ’20, ’20, Aug. 8, 2020
Joe Knoll and Danielle Lovin ’20, June 30, 2019
Landon Lampkin ’20 and Alayna, July 29, 2017
Phillip Loveland and Kaylee Brin ’20, Aug. 1, 2019
Ryan Luna and Riley Huckabay ’20, ’20, March 22, 2020
Jonathon Meyer and Audrie Burge ’20, Sept. 7, 2019
Michael Musgrove ’20 and Chloe Ross ’20, Aug. 4, 2018
Pete Nelson and Rebecca Backstrom ’20, March 24, 2018
Ian Norris and Aimee Peschka ’20, July 20, 2019
Aaron Osborn and Jenesa Klose ’20, June 27, 2015
Christien Ozores ’20 and Kathryn Westerhaus ’20, July 30, 2020
Kenneth Paass and Tami Quandt ’20, Aug. 30, 2019
Tyson Pivonka and Emily Peckham ’20, Aug. 15, 2020
Aaron Rucker and Shianne Cokely ’20, March 21, 2020
Jordan B. Sims and Jordan M. ’20, Feb. 20, 2015
Cole Slates and Katheryn Bodley ’20, Dec. 27, 2019
Logan Steiner and Holly Cline ’20, Aug. 1, 2020
Kevin Walter and Megan Smith ’20, Sept. 19, 2020
Births
2010s
Colt and Erika ’19 (Gisick) Diederich, Ludell, twin boys, Charley Ryan and Chett Stephen, March 2, 2020
Cameron ’10 and Stephanie ’12, ’13 (Weber) Stremel, Hays, a girl, Shaylee Rose, Feb. 6, 2020
2020s
Michala ’20 Cliffton, Salina, a girl, Everleigh Grace, Jan. 22, 2020
Elizabeth ’20 Hamilton, Cedar Hill, a girl, Willow, March 20, 2020
Ripp ’20 and Tiffany (Kramer) Harrison, Lawrence, a girl, Evan Wren, May 24, 2020
Cody and Audrey ’20 (Finney) Hickox, Liberal, a girl, McKinley Rose, April 3, 2020
Jeffery and Melissa ’20 (McAfee) King, Arkansas City, a girl, Evelynne Iris, Jan. 27, 2020
Spring/Summer 2020
Class Notes
1950s
Harold “Keith” Ritter ’51, ’52, Hoisington, retired from his dental practice after 62 years of practicing dentistry in Hoisington.
1970s
Brad Dietz ’78, Topeka, announced his retirement as the Athletic Director of the Seaman School District of Topeka.
1980s
Thomas “Tom” Albers ’88, ’97, Hays, was named the Secondary Principal of the Year for Kansas in Area 5. Albers is the principal at Hays Middle School.
Galen Pfeifer ’81, ’82, Hays, retired as a partner from Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball after almost forty years of service.
1990s
Christopher “Chris” Hipp ’95, ’96, ’97, Hays, was hired as the assistant superintendent of finance and human resources for USD 489.
Heather (Porterfield) Musil ’99, ’00, Hays, along with her husband Shaun, were recognized for their business, Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market. They were recognized as one of the Existing Businesses of the Year by the Kansas Small Business Development Center.
Kathy (Hime) Wagoner ’99, Hays, English teacher at Hays High School, was named to the 2020 class of Kansas Master Teachers.
Tamara Wellbrock ’94, ’02, Hays, presented at the 5th Annual Chamber Pros Online Conference. Wellbrock is the owner of Girl Twin Solutions, LLC.
Amy Burton, ’94, Ellis, was the recipient of the 2020 Mildred Vance City Clerk/Finance Officer of the Year award.
2000s
Rene’ (Easter) Burns ’06, Hays, second grade teacher at O’Loughlin Elementary, was named Hays Post Teacher of the Month for the month of May.
Melanie (Passmore) Falcon ’06, ’07, Lindsborg, science/STEM teacher at Smoky Valley Middle School, was named the 2020 Smoky Valley IMPACT Teacher.
Jennifer Hill, ’09, ’16, Berryton, was named the principal at Tecumseh South Elementary School for the 2020-21 school year.
Michael McGuire, ’06, was named the offensive coordinator for the football team at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.
2010s
Jonathan Clayton ’17, ’19,Mullinville, joined the Kansas Department of Commerce as the Southwest Regional Project Manager.
Kimberly “Kim” (Stock) Drath ’18, Olathe, was hired as the marketing automation manager at Archer Education in Overland Park.
Miranda Tabor, ’18, Salina, was promoted to field manager for the Central National Bank in Salina.
Richard Smith, ’15, Bel Aire, MD., was named the recipient of the 2020 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award.
Kenneth Dusenbury, ’18, Garden Plain, was named the head football coach at Andover High School for the 2020-21 school year.
Olivia Rice, ’19, LaCrosse, was hired as the new principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays for the 2020-21 school year.
Courtney Batchman, ’19, Hays, was named the recipient of the 2020 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athlete Award in women’s track and field.
Friends
Mary (Sprenkel) Hammond, Hays, director of Development for the FHSU Foundation, received the AFLAC Business Woman of the Year Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
Kathleen “Kathi” (Cultron) Sanders, Russell, professor in advanced education programs at FHSU, led a workshop for ILA Recognition of Reading programs at the International Literacy Association Conference.
In Memoriam
1930s
Ivan J. Birrer, ’39, Springfield Il, May 6, 2018
Robert W. Gibson, ’38, Stillwater, Okla., July 30, 2019
1940s
Elaine E. (Grafel) Bryan, ’46, Topeka, formerly of Oberlin, Feb. 18, 2020
Phylis J. “Jean” (Earl) Smith, ’49, Colorado Springs, March 6, 2019
James D. Hamilton, ’47, Eckert, Colo., April 4, 2020
1950s
Ferdinand H “Fritz” Burmeister, ’55, Eastborough, April, 2, 2020
JD Most, ’57, ’62, Russell, March 10, 2020
Irvin J. Pfannenstiel, ’59, Dodge City, March 2, 2020
John Mall, ’56, N Fort Myers, FL, November 29, 2017
William J. Smith, Jr, ’59, Hoxie, March 24, 2020
Helen L (Haggard) Truan, ’51, Gorham, April 26, 2020
1960s
J C Chapman, ’63, Johnson, April 12, 2020
Charles S. “Shannon” Dimitt, ’66, Johnson, Jan. 26, 2020
William Eugene “Bill” Hamman, ’64, Tribune, April 5, 2020
Patrick M. Higgins, ’69, Florence, S.C., Nov. 21, 2019
Wayne L Irvin, ’60, Midlothian, VA, March 28, 2020
Clinton J “Clint” Leon, ’69, Lawrence, April 1, 2020
Celeste (Butner) Munsinger, ’62, Buda, TX, April 24, 2020
LeeRoy B. Schuckman, ’60 ’63, ’70, Hays, April 18, 2020
M Sharon (Siler) Williams, ’63, Meriden, March 12, 2020
1970s
Marsha L Albin, ’75, ’77, Junction City, April 7, 2020
Melanie Ann (Link) Bernbeck, ’79, Utica, April 19, 2020
Bruce W. Coulson, ’71, ’81, Corvallis, Ore., Jan. 23, 2020
Richard L. Elliot, ’71, Golden, Colo., Dec. 11, 2019
Jerry Lee Hixon, ’73, ’74, Howard, CO, March 21, 2020
Sandra L. (Fisher) Oakley, ’70, Hays, March 19, 2020
Juliane L Pruitt, ’70, Beloit, March 4, 2020
Patricia A. “Pat” (Zeigler) Schlyer,’78, Hays, Feb. 18, 2020
Wayne Edward Windholz, ’72, Victoria, April 11, 2020
1980s
Linda S. (Wynn) Hafliger, ’82, Ogallah, March 18, 2020
Randy L. Goodale, ’89, Schoenchen, April 30, 2020
1990s
Vicki Lynn (Smith) Decker, ’95, Oklahoma City, OK, March 24, 2020
Mark A. Horyna, ’97, Moscow, March 14, 2020
Maria J. (Guerrero) Murrison, ’96, ’06, Garden City, March 19, 2020
2010s
Robyn (Jephson) Jephson-King, ’10, Plainville, Dec. 20, 2018
Friends
Betty M. (Oetken) Huenergardt, Winfield, April 19, 2020
Calvin E “Cal” Harbin, Hays, April 19, 2020
Births
2010s
Leighton ’11 and Jodie ’14 (Jennings) Werth, Hays, a boy, Wyatt Ryker, Feb. 20, 2020
Marriages
2000s
Lance Smith and Courtney Scoby ’01, Jan. 10, 2020
2010s
Jimmy Acres ’19 and Priscilla Chawasarira, May 29, 2018
Shaun Baghott-Salmon and Kendall Webber ’19, June 15, 2019
Bradley “Brad” Blew ’18 and Hayley Werkmeister ’19, June 15, 2019
Ronald “Griffin” Bortzfield and Victoria Tibbets ’17, Feb. 29, 2020
Thatcher Brown ’18 and Breanna Meier ’19, Feb. 22, 2020
Trey Davis and Tori Rouse ’19, Nov. 9, 2019
Dan Denio and Jessica Lalicker ’15, ’19, June 17, 2017
Landon Erway ’19 and Alysa Byrum ’19, June 15, 2019
Anthony Fox ’15, ’19 and Rebecca “Becky” Meagher ’18, Feb. 15, 2020
Morgan Gerstmann ’17 and Haleigh Pippert ’19, July 13, 2017
Rex Harshbarger and Mallory Smith ’12, ’19, June 15, 2019
Trevor Henningsen ’16, ’16, ’19 and Kayla Dearden ’19, June 15, 2019
Taylor Ince ’17 and Sydney Luney ’19, Dec. 28, 2019
Harold Kane and Coree Linker ’12, July 28, 2018
Keegan Olson ’19 and Samuel Albers, Oct. 5, 2019
Ken Sabourin and Haley Adkinson ’19, March 23, 2018
Christopher “Chris” Shuman ’18 and Cadence Keeten ’18, Feb. 22, 2020
Michael Turner ’19 and Lacie Jacka, Jan. 20, 2018
Kyler Zweygardt and Dani Mangus ’19, Aug. 31, 2019
2019 Tiger Notes
November 2019
Class Notes
1950s
Peter Werth Jr. ’59, Woodbridge, Conn., president and CEO of ChemWerth Inc., was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
1960s
Randolph “Randy” Brull ’67, ’68, Hays, science teacher at Thomas More Prep-Marian, received the John E. Bauman Jr. Chemical Education Midwest Region Award for Excellence in High School Teaching from the American Chemical Society.
Larry ’66 and Lyn ’66 (Beck) Fenwick, Macksville, funded the Larry and Lyn Fenwick Reading Room at FHSU Forsyth Library. The reading room is an important part of the library’s renovation and is scheduled for completion in 2023.
1970s
Marie (Dreiling) Froelich ’76, Hays, retired as vice president and loan officer at Golden Belt Bank, where she worked for 41 years.
Jolene Niernberger ’72, ’75, Ellis, retired as the director of the FHSU Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Programs.
Mary “Mary Jo” (Feaster) Taylor ’75, Stafford, Kansas Senator of District 3, was named 2019 KanCare Expansion Champion.
1980s
Larry Dreiling ’80, ’80, ’85, Hays, announced his intent to run for the Democratic primary of the Kansas State Senate’s 40th District in 2020.
Chelle (Holden) Kemper ’81, ’01, Montezuma, graduated from Southwestern College with an Ed.D. degree and was hired as the special education assistant director of the Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative District in Ensign.
Donald “Don” Reif Jr. ’82, Hoisington, owner of Donald E. Reif Jr. Attorney at Law, was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
David Younger ’87, Ulysses, superintendent of Ulysses USD 214, was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
1990s
Tricia (Kohl) Cline ’99, ’02, Ellis, was hired as the dean of enrollment management at North Central Kansas Technical College. She will serve the Hays and Beloit campuses.
Sherry (Cramer) Dryden ’97, Hays, was named executive director of the Central and Western Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Robert “Eric” Grospitch ’93, ’97, Topeka, vice president of student life at Washburn University, received the National Association of Student Personnel Administrator Region IV- West (NASPA IV-W) Distinguished Service Award at the NASPA IV-W Regional Conference in Fargo, N.D.
Kathy (Hime) Wagoner ’99, Hays, English teacher at Hays High School, was named Hays Post Teacher of the Month for October 2019.
Natalie (Barrett) Wood ’96, ’96, Solomon, was hired as the grant and scholarship coordinator of the Greater Salina Community Foundation.
2000s
Heidi (Brandenburg) Albin ’09, ’13, Maize, science teacher at Complete High School Maize, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Joseph “Joe” Bain ’02, Hays, was named general counsel of FHSU and was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Erica (Cherney) Berges ’01, Hays, was named interim executive director of the United Way of Ellis County.
Ashley (Dopita) Comeau ’08, Plainville, joined Jeter Turner Sook Baxter, LLP as an attorney of counsel.
Monica (Cook) Dreiling ’00, ’02, Hays, 5th grade science and language arts teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Latisha (Dodson) Haag ’03, Ellis, joined the Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies staff at FHSU as the faculty development training specialist.
Paul Kitzke ’02, Hugoton, attorney with Tate & Kitzke LLC, was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
James “Jamie” Kuehl ’07, Dodge City, owner and operator of several McDonald’s locations, was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Janet (Hoover) Kuhn ’02, Walker, convention sales manager for the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, was awarded the Leilani Thomas Spirit of Tourism Award at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Mulvane.
Kathie Maley ’06, Frisco, Texas, was named senior vice president at Marsh, a global insurance firm.
Dustin Smith ’06, Russell, was promoted to president of UMB Bank.
Katherine “Katie” (Bollig) Zogleman ’00, Belton, Mo., shareholder and executive committee member for Seigfreid Bingham, P.C., was appointed to the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Joshua “Josh” Zweifel ’01, Hays, bought Northwestern Printers, Inc., after serving as an employee with the company for 22 years.
2010s
Kelsi (Ruth) Broadway ’14, ’16, Hays, military student success specialist for the FHSU Virtual College, was named a 2019 NASPA IV-West Rising Star.
Matthew Bruner ’19, Great Bend, was hired as an accountant at Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball Chartered.
Danea Buschkoetter ’19, Beloit, was hired as an instructor in the welding program at North Central Kansas Technical College.
Evan Cronn ’13, Hays, was promoted by the Hays Police Department to the rank of patrol corporal.
Terence Davis ’14, Palm Desert, Calif., owner of Great Music and Media, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.
Natalie (Fisher) Ellis ’13, Hays, was selected as a member of the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
Amy (Bourqe) Hammett ’19, Haven, was awarded a Robert F. Tinker Fellowship.
Caleb Hendricks ’19, Sterling, was hired as a 5th grade math teacher at Liberty Middle School in Pratt. He will also serve as the golf and assistant football coach at Pratt High School.
Keri (Caudle) Maricle ’14, ’17, Hays, was hired as a health sciences instructor at North Central Kansas Technical College.
Tiffany McCaffrey ’19, Hays, was selected as Miss Rodeo Kansas 2020 and will compete for Miss Rodeo America in December 2020.
Kristina “Kristi” Ochoa ’19, Garden City, was hired as a staff accountant at Spectrum CPA Partners LLC in Great Bend.
Lyle Pantle ’12, Hays, was named assistant director for fire and emergency management at the Ellis County Fire Department.
James Robben ’13, Hays, was hired by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran’s first congressional district representative office.
Haley (Madden) Shaver ’18, Paola, was hired as a fourth-grade special education teacher at Trojan Elementary School in Osawatomie.
Eli Svaty ’15, Liberal, was named executive director of economic development at the Liberal Seward County Development Corporation.
Ashley Templeton ’17, ’19, Silver City, N.M., was hired as the student activities coordinator at Western New Mexico University.
Sarah (Werlling) Winkler ’15, Hutchinson, was named a “Top 10 Under 40” recipient by the Hutchinson News.
Julie (Short) Zollinger ’12, Hays, school psychologist at Hays Middle School, received the Edna Harrison Pioneer Award from the Kansas Association of School Psychologists for her efforts in bringing the Sign of Suicide (SOS) program to HMS.
In Memoriam
1940s
Mary Alice (Basgall) Gottschalk, ’49, ’79, McPherson, Oct. 27, 2019.
1950s
Marcia Elaine (Osborn) Eads ’55, Wichita, Sept. 19, 2019.
Elaine M. (Hamburg) Gillmore ’51, Salina, Nov. 2, 2019.
Gladys M. (Losey) Peterson ’54, Geneseo, N. Y., Aug. 11, 2018.
Robert B. “Bob” Shields ’52, ’56, Salina, March 8, 2019.
Kenneth L. Schwertfeger, ’51, Smith Center, Sept. 12, 2019.
Joseph Stegman Jr. ’59 ’76, Hays, Aug. 29, 2019.
Marvin C Stoss ’58, Hutchinson, Aug. 14, 2019.
Kenneth Lealand Swanson ’56 ’61, Ashland, May 15, 2019.
Martha F. (Kissell) Walters ’54, Emporia, June 12, 2019.
1960s
Paula R. (Harmon) Brunson ’62 , Manhattan. July 20, 2019.
Wayne F. Dunn ’61, Mankato, Aug. 13, 2019.
Daniel M. Erbert ’61, Nixa, Mo., Aug. 1, 2014.
Howard M. Finley ’60, Sharon Springs, July, 31, 2019.
Dr. Jerry Lynn Gallentine ’62, Norton, Sept. 24, 2019.
Paul E. Maneth ’64 ’68, Great Bend, Nov. 4, 2019.
Paul Isaiah Weldon ’66, Columbia S.C., Feb. 21, 2019.
1970s
Nancy (Martin) Barnaby ’74, Longton, Sept. 26, 2019.
William Earl “Bill” Claflin ’74, Atchison, Sept. 26, 2019.
Linda Kay (Knight) Esposito ’70, Owasso Okla., Aug. 20, 2019.
Jim A. Harlow, ’74, Barnard, April 29, 2019.
Pamela L. Koerner ’79, Hays, Aug. 28, 2019.
Larry Maxfield ’70, Chicago Ill, August 2019.
Laura L. (Pugh) Meireis ’73 ’04, Scott City, Oct. 12, 2019.
Tom Joe Moorhouse ’78 ’81 ’98, Oakley, Oct. 8, 2019.
Mary Lou (Zimmer) Odle ’70, Salina, Oct. 13, 2019.
Raymond Torvie “Ray” Parrott ’75, Las Vegas Nev. Sept. 12, 2019.
May E. (Gore) Root ’70. McPherson, Aug. 24, 2019.
1980s
Charlene M. (Moriarty) Fitzmorris, ’82, McPherson, Sept. 11, 2019.
Melody Y. Stevens, ’80, Scott City, Sept. 19, 2019.
1990s
Deborah A. Debes ’96, Hays, Sept. 24, 2019.
Troy D. Hallagin ’97, Hays, Nov. 2, 2019.
Jorge Vazquez ’97, Hays, Sept. 24, 2019.
2010s
Rachel M. Binder ’15, Lenexa, formerly of Hays, Sept. 21, 2019.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Elizabeth “Floy (Richards) Barnes, Lake Ozark, Mo. Jan. 22, 2019.
Dorothy M. (Nisely) Kopke, Great Bend, Oct. 7, 2019.
Marriages
1990s
Dirk Nebbeling and Barbara Russell ’92, July 23, 2016.
2010s
Jason Berkgren ’19 and Morgan Milstead ’18, ’18, Sept. 9, 2018.
Christopher Bochen and Melody Ahrabi ’19, July 26, 2016.
Garrett Bunde and Paxton Flessner ’18, Aug. 11, 2018.
Kyle Casey and Amanda Gray ’19, June 25, 2016.
Matthew Compton and Sabrina Sooter ’19, Nov. 12, 2016.
Colt Diederich and Erika Gisick ’19, May 19, 2018.
Paul Dinwiddie and Marley Boldra ’18, June 10, 2017.
Lisa Doty ’19 and Ashli LaGrand, Aug. 1, 2016.
Dane Dreiling ’11 and Hannah Keil ’16, ’18, July 6, 2019.
Jack Duffield ’18 and Katie Vetick ’19, ’19, Oct. 19, 2019.
Jarod Gagnebin and Madelyn Page ’19, Aug. 12, 2017.
Drake Hake ’19 and Chelsea Martin ’18, ’19, Oct. 19, 2019.
Russell Heitmann and Nicole Sherrill ’19, May 27, 2018.
Gunner Helton ’17 and Breanna Holmes ’18, Sept. 7, 2019.
Samuel “Sam” Higgason ’18 and Natalie Tenbrink ’19, Nov. 3, 2018.
Auston Holzmeister and Laura Abell ’19, June 29, 2019.
Skyler Houtz and Jade Singleton-Reich ’17, Oct. 5, 2019.
Johnny Hubbard III ’16 and Marcella McCluskey ’15, ’17, July 16, 2018.
Jacob Jones and Taylor Standiford ’19, July 27, 2019.
Jeremy Kroeger ’19 and Juliana Krotz, July 21, 2018.
Warren Kropp ’19 and Rachel Anliker ’19, ’19, Aug. 18, 2018.
Greg Lane and Lisa Nemnich ’08, Oct. 5, 2019.
Mark Langdell and Ann Gibson ’19, July 29, 2016.
Adam McCormick and Melisa Cruz ’18, June 18, 2016.
Brett Meyer ’19 and Kelly Wycoff, June 15, 2019.
Gunner Mick ’17 and Michaelyn “Mike” Laflen ’19, ’19, June 1, 2019.
Jared Mick ’18 and Taissa Carvalho Oct 5, 2019.
Troy Miller and Sarah Broman ’10, ’14, Aug. 9, 2019.
Kody Molzahn and Cheyanne Hileman ’19, ’19, Sept. 14, 2019.
Nathan Nutter ’19 and Morgan Ambrosier ’18, July 6, 2019.
Brody Olive and Autumn Winters ’13, April 14, 2017.
Jacob Ostmeyer ’19 and Madeline Muller ’19, June 8, 2019.
Ethan Owens and Kathryn Mason ’18, Sept. 27, 2019.
Tomas Partida and Anna Otter ’18, Aug. 10, 2019.
Gage Paul ’15 and Molly Willhoft ’17, June 15, 2019.
David Penaloza and Gabrelle Hoard ’19, Aug. 10, 2019.
Matthew Rich and Celestia Favela ’19, Nov. 16, 2018.
Jacob Schnabel ’18 and Shelby Smith ’18, July 14, 2019.
Timothy Schulteis ’19 and Bailey Yorker, Aug. 3, 2019.
Cade Schulz ’18 and Paulyna Alcorn ’19, July 13, 2019.
Bohan Su and Sijia Li ’18, Dec. 26, 2018.
Skyler Tebo ’18 and Morgan Klaus, Sept. 8, 2018.
Tyler Waggoner and Kayla Bell ’19, Sept. 7, 2019.
Jace Winder and Whitney Mulder ’17, June 8, 2019.
Births
2000s
Jerome ’09 and Angela (Masetti) Schmeidler, Hays, a girl, Antoinette Grace, Aug. 30, 2019.
2010s
Michael ’10 and Jackie ’11 (Zerr) Baxter, Hays, a girl, Lily Lucille, July 30, 2019.
Kelly and Victoria ’15 (Kramer) Brady, Hays, a boy, Brody John, Feb. 23, 2019.
Jared ’18 and Taissa (Carvalho) Mick, Ellis, a girl, Neveah Isabel, May 25, 2018.
Zachary ’13 and Bailey ’14 (Zimmerman) Nash, Hays, a boy, Huxley Cruz, July 3, 2019.
Trent and Olivia ’15 (Soukup) Stevenson, Bonner Springs, a boy, Abel Dale, July 20, 2019.
Marty ’15, ’15 and Alyssa ’13, ’15 (Mustard) Wendel, Chapman, a boy, Kain Joseph, Jan. 16, 2019.
August 2019
Class Notes
1970s
Daryl Carswell ’75, Hays, has retired as computing services director in the technology services department at FHSU.
Keith Harper ’75, Hays, stepped down as assistant head baseball coach after nearly 40 years of coaching baseball at Hays High School.
LoCinda (McCray) Hennerberg ’77, ’78, Colleyville, Texas, accepted a position to teach special education life skills at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas.
Frank Leo ’72, ’73, Hays, has stepped down as the Hays High School head baseball coach.
Thomas “Tom” Pfannenstiel ’77, ’79, St. Paul, Minn., has retired from the Minnesota Historical Society.
Barbara (Converse) Stevens ’71, ’05, Downs, exhibited her ceramic work at the Hutchinson Art Center.
Darvin ’79 and Tammi Strutt, Colby, received the honor of having the south section of the Living Center East dorms at Colby Community College named after them. The newly-renovated building will be renamed Strutt Hall.
1980s
Mark Bannister ’85, Boise, Idaho, has retired as dean of the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at FHSU.
Erin Batman ’85, Pratt, retired as a supervisor for employees and technical programs at the National Resources Conservation Service after 30 years.
Curtis “Curt” Brungardt ’81, ’84, Hays, retired as Omer G. Voss distinguished professor of Leadership Studies and executive director of the Center for Civic Leadership at FHSU.
Robert “Mark” Goodheart ’80, Bison, retired as the K-12 principal of USD 403 after 40 years in education.
Randall “Randy” Graver ’84, Salina, assumed duties as chief executive officer of Equity Bank in Liberal.
Lori (Broetzmann) Hertel ’82, ’89, Hays, received her Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Walden University and will have her dissertation published.
Gregory “Greg” Joerg ’85, Wichita, has been appointed chief financial officer at Berry Companies, Inc.
Lynn (Krolikowski) Johnson ’83, Arlington, Neb., was hired as interim superintendent of the Arlington, Nebraska School District.
Donald “Don” Reif Jr. ’82, Hoisington, created the Don E. Reif Scholarship which is aimed towards FHSU students studying political science with an emphasis in pre-law. He has given more than $51,000 to create the scholarship and plans to add more funds over time.
Ronald “Ron” Johnson ’81, St. Joseph, Mo., was hired as communications director for National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press.
Virgil Scott ’81, Broomfield, Colo., has completed a six year term on the Denver Rotary Club Foundation Board of Trustees. He served as president during the 2016-17 year.
Steven Sedbrook ’85, ’87, WaKeeney, was selected to be the interim chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance at FHSU.
Susan (Prediger) Steinert ’83, ’85, Concordia, retired as a speech-language pathologist for the USD 333 Learning Cooperative of North Central Kansas.
John Zody ’81, ’83, Ellis, retired as chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance at FHSU.
1990s
Jon Armstrong ’96, ’08, Hays, has been promoted to director of admissions at FHSU.
Grant Bannister ’93, Manhattan, was appointed to chief judge of the 21st Judicial District.
David Bollig ’99, ’16, Hays, has been named director of Residential Life at FHSU.
Emily (Edmonston) Breit ’96, ’00, Hays, received the Van Hoisington Faculty of Distinction Award for the 2019-2020 academic year and was recognized as an outstanding faculty member in FHSU’s W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Laura (Maddux) Denny ’98, ’08, Hays, has completed and graduated from the Leadership Hays program.
Michael “Mike” Folks ’97, Clay Center, has been appointed superintendent of USD 308, the Hutchinson school district.
Deborah Fox ’96, Independence, has been named the 44th president of Highland Community College.
Christopher “Chris” Hipp ’95, ’96, ’97, Hays, graduated from Leadership Hays.
Lorrie (McClellan) Mowry ’92, ’99, Cambridge, Neb., was recently named the winner of the 2019 award for Outstanding Contributions to Business Education by a Post-Secondary Teacher.
Jay Myers ’90, Lindsborg, was named Class 3A boys coach of the year in track and field by the Kansas Cross Country Track & Field Coaches Association.
Kenton Olliff ’97, ’00, Hays, accepted the position of associate professor in the Advanced Education Program department at FHSU.
Russ Pfannenstiel ’91, Hays, celebrated the 25th anniversary of Cervs. Cervs went from a single gas station to an independently owned chain of convenience stores that is beloved for its Popt Popcorn and Snoballs.
Deborah “Debby” (Greenwood) Pfeifer ’92, ’02, Hays, was named director of the English as a Second Language Program at FHSU.
Stephanie (Terryberry) Rau ’99, Imperial, Neb., was hired as the elementary art teacher at Holyoke Elementary School.
Lawrence “Larry” Rupp ’90, Hays, has retired as a senior applications developer in Technology Services at FHSU.
Charles “Chuck” Schmidt ’90, Wichita, wrote “Tales from School: You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up!” highlighting his career in education.
Lisa (Ellegood) Schroeder ’90, Russell, was hired as a 6th and 7th grade math teacher at Hays Middle School.
Heather (Stamper) Stamper-Voss ’91, Plainville, was hired as a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Stockton Grade School.
Melanie (Dyer) Urban ’93, Bison, was named administrator of The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus in Larned.
Edgene “Alan” Wamser ’95, Hays, graduated from Leadership Hays.
Tamara “Tammy” (Brooks) Wellbrock ’94, ’02, Hays, founded Girl Twin Solutions. As a consulting business, Girl Twin Solutions will offer training for chambers of commerce, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities as well as coaching for individuals.
Michael Willey ’99, Abilene, has been named head tennis coach at Abilene High School.
2000s
Alicia (McBride) Aldridge ’02, Benkelman, Neb., obtained a position as CFO at Dundy County Hospital.
Erica (Cherney) Berges ’01, Hays, has successfully completed and graduated from the Leadership Hays program.
Jeremy Brown ’01, ’03, Hays, has been promoted to associate head coach of FHSU Men’s Basketball.
Christie (Patterson) Brungardt ’01, Hays, retired as an assistant professor in the Department of Leadership Studies at FHSU.
Sara Brungardt ’08, ’11, Scottsdale, Ariz., received a Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University in Phoenix, Ariz.
William “Will” Burns ’06, ’10, Hays, was promoted to interim director of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Sciences at FHSU.
Paul Carver ’08, ’11, McPherson, has been appointed principal at Hiawatha Elementary School.
Theresa (Riddle) Clark ’01, Hays, was hired as the school counselor at Wilson Elementary School.
Joshua “Josh” Dreher ’09, Hays, is a new officer on the Heartland Community Foundation board.
Jessica (Ahlquist) Ebert ’05, Tescott, was inaugurated into the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc. program.
Megan “Meg” Herbert ’06, Phoenix, Ariz., was hired as the retail and marketing manager at Practical Art.
Jason Kennedy ’05, Hays, has successfully completed and graduated from Leadership Hays.
Tamara (Bainter) Lynn ’00, ’06, Hays, was selected to be the interim chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at FHSU.
Cherie (Jamison) Pfannenstiel ’04, Hays, recently graduated from the Leadership Hays program.
Megan (Ziegler) Rucker ’09, ’09, Hutchinson, was elevated to fellow of the Kansas Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Nathan Smith ’07, Garden City, has been named athletic director of Liberal High School.
Elizabeth “Liz” Sosa ’03, Garden City, was reappointed to a second three-year term on the Sunflower Foundation Board of Trustees.
Amanda “Mandy” (Koch) Sponholtz ’01, was promoted to director of operations with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Curtis Stevens ’00, ’02, Salina, entered his sixth year as principal at Salina South High School.
Alicia (Triplett) Tripler ’06, Hays, was promoted to director of sales and customer development at Nex-Tech Wireless.
Sarah (Lang) Wasinger ’06, Hays, was hired as president/chief executive officer of the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
Brett Whitaker ’06, ’08, Hays, was named interim chair of the Department of Leadership Studies at FHSU.
2010s
Chelsie Andrews ’18, Salina, has graduated from Leadership Hays.
Tory Arnberger ’16, Great Bend, assumed duties as human resources director at Pryor Automatic Fire Sprinkler.
Jessica Augustine ’12, Ellis, was hired to instruct journalism at Hays High School. She will also be advising publications of the Guidon newspapers and the Indian Call yearbook.
Brittany Baldwin ’11, ’19, Hays, was hired as a fifth grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Anna (Smith) Bjerken ’14, Dodge City, was hired as president and chief executive officer of the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Johnae Blackmon ’17, Hays, has been named student programs coordinator at FHSU.
Korby Boswell ’14, ’16, Great Bend, was honored as rookie of the year by the Association for Accounting Marketing.
Alex Broadway ’17, Hays, assumed duties as a police officer of the Hays Police Department.
Aubree Broyles ’16, Hays, has graduated from the Leadership Hays program.
Jacy Buchholz ’18, Ogallah, has been named administrative specialist in the department of Transition, Inclusion, and Diversity Excellence at FHSU.
Bailey Burgess ’17, Russell, has been hired as a counselor for grades 5-12 in USD 333.
Ashley Butler ’19, Hays, was recently hired as a second grade teacher at O’Loughlin Elementary School.
Cole Cherryholmes ’14, ’14, Hays, was hired as a science teacher at Hays High School. He will also coach football and track.
Jonathan Clayton ’17, Jim Thorpe, Pa., presented “What Makes a State Swing?” at the Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies conference.
John Corman Jr. ’16, ’16, Minneapolis, history and government teacher at Salina Central High School, was promoted to head wrestling coach.
Alexis “Alex” Crispin ’18, ’18, Shawnee, has been hired as a staff accountant in the audit department of Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered.
Craig Dinkel ’10, Wright, was hired as the crop production and horticulture extension agent at Midway Extension District.
Kathy “Katie” (Harding) Dorzweiler ’10, Hays, has joined the Heartland Community Foundation board.
Dane Dreiling ’11, Hays, recently graduated from Leadership Hays.
Dylan Dumler ’19, Kansas City, was hired as a human resource generalist at Marlow White Uniforms Inc. in Leavenworth.
Jordan Echer ’16, Russell, was hired as head football coach, head boys and girls track & field coach, and strength and conditioning teacher at USD 333.
Meagan (Brown) Englert ’16, ’17, Hays, was hired as a seventh grade reading teacher at Hays Middle School.
Derek Erbert ’18, ’18, Hays, has been appointed to administrative assistant for the Memorial Union and Center for Student Involvement at FHSU.
Matthew Erbert ’15, Hays, has completed and graduated from Leadership Hays.
Brian Gerber ’13, Oak Ridge, Tenn., received a promotion in rank from assistant professor to associate professor at Cleveland State Community College.
Tyler Gonzales ’10, ’11, Manhattan, accepted the position of head wrestling coach at Junction City High School.
Casey Hands ’18, Garden City, has been named the 2019 outstanding young bandmaster by the Kansas Bandmaster’s Association.
Sabina (Evans) Hoffman ’14, ’18, Victoria, was hired as a preschool and special education teacher at Early Childhood Connections in Hays.
Brian Humphrey ’11, ’13, Tulsa, Okla., has started a new job at City National Bank & Trust.
Kayla Jarvis ’12, Phillipsburg, was inducted into the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc. program.
Chelsea Jonte ’16, ’16, Tescott, was hired as a science teacher at McCook Junior High.
Abby (Murray) Killingsworth ’10, Goodland, executive director of the Carnegie Arts Center, was appointed to the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission by Governor Laura Kelly.
Diedre Kramer ’16, Clayton, was hired as director of the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism Education Center in Pratt.
Nicole (Bellerive) Linenberger ’18, Hays, was hired as a special education teacher at Hays High School.
Rachel (Mallams) McClaran ’16, Valley Center, was hired as principal of Wheatland Elementary School.
Maggie McCombs ’18, Lakin, has been appointed to be a financial aid specialist at FHSU.
Heath Meder ’17, Hays, was selected to be the head wrestling coach at Hays High School.
Brett Meyer ’19, Scott City, took first place in the Charlevoix, Mich. Ryan Shay Mile with a record-breaking time of 3-minutes and 58.18-seconds.
Jared Mick ’18, Ellis, was recently hired as a special education teacher at Holy Family Elementary School.
Drew O’Brien ’17, Hays, was named system operator at Midwest Energy, Inc.
Hannah (Holcomb) Poland ’13, ’15, Ellis, was hired as a speech language pathologist for USD 489 in Hays.
Tori (Clark) Riedel ’16, Catharine, has graduated from the Leadership Hays program.
Adam Schibi ’19, Wichita, began a new job as a tax accountant at Flint Hills Resources.
Douglas “Doug” Self ’10, ’12, Weatherford, Okla., was promoted to assistant athletic director for media relations at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Katlin Senst ’14, Hays, graduated from Leadership Hays.
Matthew Spurlock ’17, ’17, Chapman, has been hired as a junior high math teacher at TMP-Marian.
DeLeon Stephen ’18, ’18, Aurora, Colo., assumed duties as a financial aid specialist at FHSU.
Emma Stroyan ’18, Bloomington, Ill., has been hired as a biology teacher at TMP-Marian.
Emalee (Ratliff) Taylor ’19, Hays, was hired as a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Hays Middle School.
Jami Wark ’11, Hays, has completed and graduated from the Leadership Hays program.
Cassy Watson ’19, Hays, was hired as the early childhood special education teacher at Early Childhood Connections.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Stephanie Dechant, Hays, retired as an athletics program specialist in the Athletics Office at FHSU.
In Memoriam
1940s
Mary J. (Page) Martin ’45, Denver, Colo., Dec. 8, 2018.
1950s
Lyle M. Baker ’54, Hays, Aug. 2, 2019.
Wayne W. “Bill” Baldock ’57, Alma, July 9, 2018.
Marilea J. (Johnson) Beougher ’56, Grainfield, June 23, 2019.
Robert E. Blanchard ’56, Ellensburg, Wash., Feb. 3, 2019.
William D. “Bill” Cole ’59, Lee’s Summit, Mo., July 7, 2019.
Donald D. “Don” Dwyer ’56, ’58, Las Cruces, N.M., July 11, 2019.
Lewis W. “Bud” Eulert ’53, Hays, May 31, 2019.
Richard J. Fischli Jr. ’55, ’57, Logan, Aug. 18, 2019.
Kenneth L. “Ken” Grizzell ’59, Lawrence, July 14, 2019.
Galen D. Hisey ’59, Atchison, June 7, 2019.
Loren C. Janzen ’58, Scott City, July 25, 2019.
George W. Knoll ’54, ’55, Ignacio, Colo., Aug. 1, 2019.
Anna J. “Anna Jean” (Pike) Wilson-Minor ’58, Ashland, April 5, 2019.
William E. “Bill” Randle ’58, Wichita, Dec. 3, 2018.
Marilyn J. (Offerle) Wagner ’55, Dodge City, July 7, 2019.
Betty A. (Engel) Weigel ’59, Westminster, Colo, July 2, 2019.
Natalie J. (Zink) Zook ’56, Pitkin, Colo., July 13, 2019.
1960s
Donald A. “Don” Alexander ’64, Fort Worth, Texas, 2017.
Randy P. Bane ’69, ’74, Rolla, May 21, 2019.
Cleo E. (Zink) Brannan ’64, Grapevine, Texas, Feb. 17, 2019.
Kenneth D. Bunker ’65, Salina, Nov. 20, 2018.
John M. Burley ’69, Scottsdale, Ariz., April 25, 2019.
James T. “Terry” Davis ’68, Gainesville, Ga., Oct. 6, 2018.
Rex E. Davis ’66, Garden City, June 3, 2019.
Virginia C. “Colleen” (Collins) Delp ’69, ’72, Burdett, July 7, 2015.
Diane C. (Huncker) DeMay ’69, Mesa, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2018.
Kevin W. Foran ’65, Wilson, July 16, 2019.
Grace M. “Marguerite” (Lesher) Glassman ’69, ’72, Hays, March 24, 2019.
Gary R. Goodheart ’62, Greensburg, Dec. 28, 2018.
Donald D. “Doug” Hickman ’68, Lucas, Aug. 30, 2018.
Birdie L. (Alexander) Kasner ’69, Denton, Texas, May 30, 2019.
Albert D. Keil ’64, Lawrence, Feb. 1, 2017.
Ralph F. Kenworthy ’65, Manhattan, June 30, 2019.
Walter J. “Walt” Manteuffel ’66, ’80, Topeka, Aug. 5, 2019.
Reza “Ray” Marefat ’69, Hays, Aug. 18, 2019.
Terrence M. “Terry” Masterson ’61, Hutchinson, July 5, 2019.
Donald J. “D.J.” McLean ’63, Durango, Colo., Nov. 30, 2018.
Larry E. Ormsbee ’60, Hermitage. Mo., June 20, 2019.
Marvin L. Rounkles ’65, Swansea, Ill., May 27, 2019.
Jim J. Rutledge ’66, Wellington, June 4, 2019.
Arlene L. (Dalrymple) Sodamann ’69, ’70, St. George, Aug. 2, 2015.
Robert J. “Bob” Spangler ’62, Arden, N.C., April 15, 2019.
1970s
Gary R. Bane ’78, Rolla, Oct. 12, 2017.
Nancy S. (Kelly) Bryant ’76, ’87, Silver Lake, June 29, 2019.
Carolyn A. (Lee) Davis ’73, Wichita, June 2, 2019.
Patricia E. “Patty” (Nutz) Enslinger ’78, La Crosse, June 1, 2019.
Spencer L. Fickel ’70, Gunnison, Colo., June 5, 2019.
Cyrel D. “Deanie” Foote ’76, ’77, Houston, Texas, Aug. 25, 2018.
Dawna I. (Clawson) Green ’70, Randall, June 16, 2019.
Roy D. Keller ’74, WaKeeney, May 22, 2019.
Mark A. Migalski ’74, Kensington, June 7, 2019.
David K. “Dave” Torline ’72, Grove, Okla., July 10, 2018.
1980s
Gayla J. (Clapp) Amend ’85, ’90, Wichita, May 29, 2019.
Michael A. “Mike” Girard ’89, Jenks, Okla., March 28, 2016.
Deborah J. “Debbie” (Wohlford) Hartstein ’84, Hutchinson, June 3, 2019.
2000s
Micah F. Craven ’04, Rayne, La., May 29, 2019.
Christopher J. “Chris” Lahey ’08, Moscow, June 10, 2019.
2010s
Tracie L. (Brandenburgh) Nelson ’14, Jamestown, June 7, 2019.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Mary M. “Mary Maude” Moore, Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 25, 2019.
Harlie D. “Spec” Woods, Hays, June 14, 2019.
Marriages
1990s
Todd Elsen ’93, ’08, and Jennifer Hansen ’93, ’98, ’14, May 31, 2019.
2010s
John Binning ’12 and Kassandra Collins, June 1, 2019.
Korby Boswell ’14, ’16, and Yuchen Wang ’16, ’19, Nov. 16, 2018.
Joel Bremerman ’13 and Kate Lehman ’15, ’18, May 21, 2016.
Ty Clark ’18 and Remington “Remi” Behrends ’19, July 20, 2019.
Trenton Kuhlman ’18 and Lucy Giles ’18, July 13, 2019.
Collin Oliva and Chelsea Fundora ’18, July 5, 2019.
Garrett Stoecklein and Sarah Clouse ’17, ’17, June 22, 2019.
Tyler Vancamp ’17 and Jessica Herber ’17, May 24, 2019.
Births
2010s
Joel ’13 and Kate ’15, ’18 (Lehman) Bremerman, Hays, a girl, Jessie, March 15, 2018.
Tyler ’12 and Lindsey (Niermeier) Sauvage, Hoxie, a girl, Mia Elizabeth, June 10, 2019.
March 2019
Class Notes
1960s
David Bauer ’68, Kearney, Neb., retired as the director of choirs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Marion Dreher ’69, Hays, retired as the senior vice president of the Bank of Hays after 47 years in banking.
Pamala (Thurman) Larsen ’69, Loveland, Colo., was appointed to editor-in-chief of the Rehabilitation Nursing journal.
Virginia Lorbeer ’63, Aurora, Colo., was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Hall of Fame as a cheerleading coach. During her career, she coached at Manual and Montbello High School.
Joyce (Roberts) Roberts Lott ’61, ’61, Quinter, recently published the book Spiritual Encounters at the Kitchen Counter. For over 20 years she has written for Union Gospel Press and during that time she also wrote a series of devotions for Cook Publications. She has also written other articles and poems.
Janice (Parish) Scanlon ’62, Sarasota, Fla., received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.
Keith Sexson ’68, Pratt, retired as the assistant secretary of operations for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Keith has worked for KDWPT for the past 50 years.
Beth (Greathouse) Tedrow ’69, Garden City, was inducted into the Garden City High School Hall of Fame.
1970s
Raymond “Ray” Bachman ’79, ’80, Wichita, retired as international sales manager of Boeing Defense, Space, & Security.
Michael “Mike” Bellar ’77, Howard, was elected to serve a three-year term on the Kansas Soybean Commission for District Nine.
Terry Bright ’79, Hays, retired as the owner of Goodwin Sporting Goods.
Vickie Dugan ’75, ’75, Springville, Calif., softball coach at Porterville College, was inducted into the PC Foundation Hall of Fame.
Leo Herrman ’71, ’74, LaCrosse, associate professor of psychology at FHSU, was elected president of the Kansas Association of Masters in Psychology.
Carolyn (Gassner) Insley ’70, ’73, ’77, Hays, retired as an associate professor of nursing at FHSU.
Edmund “Ed” Moore ’71, Kansas City, Mo., retired as an international specialist at Federal Express Corporation.
Rebecca “Becky” (Meier) Sander ’75, retired as an associate professor of nursing at FHSU.
Thomas “Tom” Spicer ’72, ’77, Loveland, Colo., retired as the associate director of advancement at Regis University and received the RMAC Meritorious Service Award.
Kathleen “Kathie” (Miley) Taylor ’72, ’78, Hays, received the Honor of Epsilon Pi with Diamonds and Pearls at the 50th Alpha Gamma Delta International Convention. She was honored for her faithful and outstanding service to the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity while serving as the chapter advisor of the Epsilon Mu Chapter.
Beth (Marshall) Walizer ’79, ’92, Russell, professor of teacher education at FHSU, received the 2019 My-Go-To-Mentor Award from the FHSU College of Education.
Robert “Bob” ’72 and Susan ’74 (Bauer) Wolf, Hays, received the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Service Award from the TMP-Marian Alumni Association.
1980s
Geralyn (Kraus) Allen ’81, Hays, retired as a human resource specialist at FHSU.
Andrew “Andy” Beck ’86, Hays, controller at HaysMed, received the Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award at the HaysMed Service Awards Banquet for his human kindness and dedication to medical excellence.
Julie (Weeks) Bernard ’81, Russell, 3rd grade teacher at Bickerdyke Elementary, was named 2018 VFW Teacher of the Year for the state of Kansas.
James “Jim” Brull ’89, Plano, Texas, spoke in the 2019 Entrepreneurship Direct series at FHSU.
Joyce Dechant ’85, ’11, Hays, retired as an academic program specialist for the FHSU Nursing Department.
Brian DeWitt ’89, Hays, was elected to be a member of the Grow Hays board of directors.
Beryl (Bergmeier) Dinges ’86, ’97, Hays, instructor of Nursing at NCK Tech – Hays, was recognized for 25 years of service.
Keith Dreiling ’83, ’90, Hays, professor and chair of the FHSU Mathematics Department, presented a paper titled “Kaprekar’s Constant” at the Kansas Section Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America in Pittsburg.
Michelle (Pfannenstiel) Francis ’82, Manhattan, retired from the Manhattan Public School District after 34 years of being an elementary teacher.
Robert “Mark” Goodheart ’80, Bison, K-12 principal at Otis-Bison schools, received the Distinguished National Contributor Award from the National Federation Officials Association.
Lora (Seibel) Gottschalk ’87, Hays, and her husband, Jude, were selected by the Ellis County Conservation District to receive the 2018 Windbreak Conservation Award.
Teresa “Terri” (Perkins) Haynes ’82, Chadron, Neb., was inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame at the state Aviation Council annual banquet.
John Holub ’82, Hays, realtor with Elite Realty Group, was named state director of the Hays Board of Realtors.
Richard “Rick” Keltner ’82, Hays, retired as the boys’ basketball coach and physical education teacher at Hays High School.
Kendall Krug ’83, Hays, spoke at the Envision University Low Vision December Grand Rounds.
Lisa Larsen ’81, Lawrence, was promoted to from vice mayor to mayor of Lawrence.
Joseph “Joey” Linn ’87, ’91, Hays, was presented the University Partner of the Year Award at the Carlson Leadership Academy. He was honored for his efforts in the Kansas Zeta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Bonnie (Neuburger) Lowe ’83, Lawrence, was promoted to president and CEO of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Teresa (Giebler) Schrant ’81, Hays, 4th grade teacher at Holy Family Elementary, received the Distinguished Teacher Award at the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools Conference.
Craig Stephenson ’84, ’87, Ponca City, Okla., was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials Class of 2018.
Pamela “Pam” (Bratton) Stranathan ’88, Gardner, received the OP Award for the Zero Reasons Why Campaign.
Jurina (Parks) Watts ’83, Manhattan, was hired as the volunteer coordinator of the Flint Hills Discovery Center.
Pamela “Pam” (VonHemel) Young ’82, ’83, Albion, Neb., retired as a speech pathologist at Boone Central Schools after 36 years.
1990s
Melinda “Mindy” (Baalman) Bieker ’96, Hill City, was promoted to director of accounting, finance and billing at Nex-Tech in Hill City.
Jennifer “Jen” (Ratzlaff) Brantley ’93, Halstead, spoke at the Envision University Low Vision December Grand Rounds and was hired as the director of the Sedgwick County Research and Extension Center.
Valerie (Augustine) Brown-Kuchera ’94, ’98, Quinter, instructor of English at FHSU, received the 1863 Founder’s Day Award from Emporia State University.
Randall “Randy” Corns ’93, Altoona, was hired as the executive director of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush. He is the third-ever executive director at Greenbush.
Chanel Doyle ’99, Wichita, fourth year student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita, completed a year-long term as the senior executive director of the JayDoc Community College Board of Directors.
Cory Eberle ’96, Hays, was elected to be a member of the Grow Hays board of directors.
Tosha Garrison ’98, ’02, joined Hess Clinic as a nurse practitioner.
Elodie (Sheesley) Jones ’98, ’00, Hays, assistant professor in the FHSU Advanced Education Program, received the 2019 My-Go-To-Mentor Award from the FHSU College of Education.
Karen (Zimmerman) Kisner ’93, Victoria, instructor of Nursing at NCK Tech – Hays, was recognized for ten years of service.
Amy (Gottschalk) Leiker ’99, Hays, was hired as a sales associate at Kat’s Hallmark Shop.
Traci (Boyd) Miller ’96, ’15, Great Bend, second grade teacher at Riley Elementary School, received a certification in exceptional needs specialist/early childhood through young adulthood from the National Board for Professional Teachers.
Kenton Olliff ’97, ’00, Hays, assistant vice president of student affairs at FHSU, was named Counselor of the Year by the Kansas Counseling Association.
Misty Opat ’95, Rockford, Ill., was hired as the head women’s basketball coach at Chicago State University.
Deborah “Debby” (Greenwood) Pfeifer ’92, ’00, Hays, instructor of English at FHSU, co-presented the session “Language Learning Projects: The Classroom-Autonomy Nexus” at the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages 2019 International Convention and English Language Expo in Atlanta, Ga.
Darla (Catlin) Phelps ’95, Brookville, was hired as a full-time home inspector at HouseMaster Home Inspections of Central Kansas.
Eber Phelps ’96, Hays, was selected to be on the Hays City Commission.
Gina (Littrell) Riedel ’92, Gorham, was elected to be a member of the Grow Hays board of directors.
Ryan Ruda ’97, ’99, Holcomb, was named president of Garden City Community College after serving as the interim president for five months.
Scott Schwab ’96, Olathe, was elected as the Kansas Secretary of State.
Kevin Splichal ’95, ’04, ’12, Hays, professor of advanced education programs at FHSU, received the 2019 My-Go-To-Mentor Award from the FHSU College of Education.
Sheri Stone ’95, ’97, Hays, instructor of nursing at NCK Tech – Hays, was recognized for five years of service.
Edgene “Alan” Wamser ’95, Hays, IT Manager at HaysMed, received the HaysMed quarterly Associate Spirit Award for going above and beyond his daily duties.
William “Bill” Weber ’97, ’01, Hays, assistant professor of Mathematics at FHSU, received the Fall 2018 Outstanding Service Award from the Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
2000s
Ashley Adorante ’01, Overland Park, outreach coordinator for the midwest cancer alliance at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, was named chair of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club.
Ann (Luce) Arnold ’01, Hays, received the HaysMed DAISY Award for her extensive efforts as a registered nurse.
James Bell ’07, ’14, Hays, was hired as a reporter with Hays Post and on-air talent with Eagle Radio.
Kerry Bowman ’01, Atchison, has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified Quality Technician.
Eric Brown ’05, Salina, was appointed to president and CEO of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.
Christie (Patterson) Brungardt ’01, Hays, assistant professor of leadership at FHSU, received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
Eric Burks ’09, Jewell, president of NCK Tech, was recognized for ten years of service.
Jeremy Capo ’02, ’04, Council Bluff, Iowa, received an Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award in the Junior/Community College Division from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.
Jean (Flannagan) Clifford ’05, Garden City, district 5 representative on the Kansas Board of Education, was named a member of the 2019 Leadership Kansas Class by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Jessica Fisher ’06, ’09, Norton, was hired as the CEO of Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, Neb.
Amanda (Nichols) Frank ’04, Hays, academic advisor for degree seeking students in the Transition to Teaching program at FHSU, was received the 2019 My-Go-To-Mentor Award from the FHSU College of Education.
Laura (Smith) Gaughan ’01, Hays, elementary reading specialist at O’Loughlin Elementary, was named to the 2019 Class of Master Teachers by Emporia State University.
Tara (Pfannenstiel) Graham ’05, Hays, was promoted to vice president of the Bank of Hays.
Timothy “Tim” Graham ’00, Lawrence, was named deputy executive director of the Kansas Lottery.
Diane (Zachman) Henderson ’05, ’17, Ellis, retired as a senior administrative assistant for the FHSU Department of Physics.
Lisa (Day) Jarvis ’03, Council Grove, english and language arts teacher at Council Grove Junior-Senior High School, was named to the 2019 Class of Master Teachers by Emporia State University.
Janet (Hoover) Kuhn ’02, Walker, convention sales manager at Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, was elected president of the Northwest Kansas Travel Council.
Lisa Lucero ’06, Newton, Iowa, released her debut novel, Waves Crashing.
Kristina “Kristy” (Karst) Oborny ’02, ’03, Hays, fourth grade teacher and librarian at O’Loughlin Elementary, attained a certification in literacy: reading-language arts/early and middle childhood from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Robert Readle ’06, Hays, owner and managing broker at Readle Real Estate, was named treasurer of Multiple Listing Services Inc. and the Hays Board of Realtors.
Jamie (Rupp) Salter ’07, Hays, was appointed to airport manager of the Hays Regional Airport.
Rhonda (Schenk) Schenk-Pitts ’00, ’03, Plainville, was hired as a family nurse practitioner at the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at HaysMed.
Lesley Schmidt ’08, Park City, civil designer and cartographer & permitting specialist at MKEC Engineering, Inc., was elected to the American Agri-Women (AAW) executive committee as vice president of education at the National AAW Convention held in Springfield, Ill.
Tomi (Dechant) Schwandt ’07, Wichita, adjunct instructor of political science at FHSU, published the book “How to Make a Monster Smile” at BookExpo in New York.
Bekka (Belau) Simpson ’07, Hays, was hired as a human resource program specialist at FHSU.
Amanda (Moore) Smith ’06, Russell, was hired as the marketing director of Smoky Hills Public Television.
Meagan (Schmidtberger) Wellbrock ’07, Victoria, was promoted to partner at Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered.
2010s
Tory Arnberger ’16, Great Bend, was chosen to serve as the Vice-Chair of the General Government Budget Committee in the Kansas House of Representatives. She is also a member of the Federal & State Affairs Committee and the Health & Human Services Committee.
Chelsie Andrews ’18, Salina, was accepted into the 2019 Leadership Hays class. Leadership Hays is a multi-session program coordinated by the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce and is affiliated with the Kansas Leadership Center.
Jami (Bouray) Benyshek ’13, ’13, Hays, was promoted to manager at Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball Chartered.
Adelai “Addie” (Basye) Brown ’11, Colorado Springs, Colo., was named senior manager of BKD CPAs & Advisors in Colorado Springs.
Yoana Cruz ’18, Kansas City, was hired as an executive assistant at Cerner Corporation.
Olga (Renner) Detrixhe ’10, Hays, received the Rising Star Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce for being a young professional that demonstrates service and leadership.
Susan (Brady) Eberwein ’16, Salina, was hired as the program assistant at Salina Arts & Humanities.
Jenna (Ulrich) Flanagin ’14, Colby, received the Laura B. Stroup Master of Science in Nursing Award.
Matthew Frank ’17, Ness City, staff accountant at Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball Chartered, earned his Certified Public Accountant license.
Amy (Lowry) George ’10, Hays, instructor of Nursing at NCK Tech – Hays, was recognized for ten years of service.
Jeremy Gill ’15, ’17, Hays, was hired as the Kansas Room coordinator at Hays Public Library.
Max Haverfield ’16, Winona, presented the “Max Haverfield and Friends Christmas Concert Series” in five different communities in Kansas. This musical series included a variety of Christmas classics such as Silver Bells and Silent Night.
Brent Hines ’11, Hays, broker with Bel-Air Realty, was named board president of Multiple Listing Services Inc. and president-elect of the Hays Board of Realtors.
Eriana Holle ’15, Hays, performed as the soprano in the “Max Haverfield and Friends Christmas Concert Series”.
Daniel Laffery ’15, Mulvane, was hired as the executive director of the Life Care Center of Andover.
Rebekah Martin ’14, Hastings, Neb., was hired as a commercial and ag loan officer at Home Federal Bank.
Nicole Maurer ’16, Mulvane, mathematics instructor at Udall Junior/Senior High School, received a $500 Classroom Grant from the Kansas Association of American Educators. She will be using the grant to purchase graphing calculators for her math classes.
Russell Mortinger ’16, Hays, infantry platoon leader in the Army Reserves, received a Quilt of Valor from the Kansas Grateful Stitchers.
Darren Nay ’15, Salina, was promoted to assistant vice president of The Bennington State Bank.
Brett Ottley ’14, Hays, design-build manager at Commercial Builders Inc., joined the Downtown Hays Development Corporation board of directors.
Alyssa Peppiatt ’14, Wichita, was recognized as an Emerging Leader in the Wichita Business Journal.
Karl Pratt ’14, Hoxie, performed as the tenor in the “Max Haverfield and Friends Christmas Concert Series”.
Kimberly “Kim” (Lillie) Reynolds ’11, Concordia, was hired as the executive director of CloudCorp.
Jessie (Steffen) Rice ’14, Hays, was hired as a human resource specialist at FHSU.
Brittany Rohr ’14, Dodge City, was hired as the executive assistant to the VP of Student Services and Risk Management at Dodge City Community College.
Kelsey (Colglazier) Rush ’10, Tuscaloosa, Ala., marketing director at Bryant Bank, was promoted to vice president.
Kacey Scott ’16, Stockton, Washburn Law student, received the John E. Shamberg Memorial Law Scholarship.
Jason Showalter ’11, Goodland, dean of student advancement at Northwestern Kansas Technical College, was named a member of the 2019 Leadership Kansas Class by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Amanda (Edwards) Staub ’10, Hudson, was hired as an agriculture and natural resource extension agent at the K-State Research & Extension Center in Stafford County.
Ashley Templeton ’17, Wilson, current graduate assistant at FHSU, was presented with the 2019 Award of Excellence for Outstanding Parent and Family Relations Professional Award by NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
Addison “Addy” Tritt ’16, ’18, Salina, bought out the closing Payless store in Hays to donate 204 pairs of shoes to Nebraska flood victims.
Julie Werkowitch ’17, Spearville, was hired as an education and prevention specialist at Jana’s Campaign.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Jill Arensdorf, Hays, chair and associate professor of Leadership Studies at FHSU, was appointed to provost and vice president of academic affairs at FHSU.
Edward Hammond, Hays, was bestowed the title of president emeritus by the Kansas Board of Regents following his 27 years as president of Fort Hays State University.
Kathleen “Kathi” (Cultron) Sanders, Russell, professor in advanced education programs at FHSU, received the 2019 My-Go-To-Mentor Award from the FHSU College of Education.
In Memoriam
1940s
Dorothy L. (Bice) Atherton ’46, Loveland, Colo., Sept. 12, 2018.
Louise A. (Chappell) Bever ’45, Santee, Calif., July 10, 2018.
Effie F. “Fern” (Breeden) McWilliams ’49, Albany, Ore., Dec. 27, 2018.
Virginia M. “Jenny” (Millen) Schraeder ’49, Jetmore, April 28, 2019.
Helen (McKinney) Shell ’48, Bartlesville, Okla., Feb. 14, 2019.
Irene R. (Holtzinger) Waters ’44, Nacogdoches, Texas, March 2, 2019.
William B. Wood ’49, ’51, Tavernier, Fla., Oct. 22, 2014.
1950s
Donald E. “Don” Baker ’53, Great Bend, April 9, 2019.
Herschel B. Betts ’51, Hays, May 15, 2019.
Donald C. “Don” Bickel ’55, Bonita, Calif., March 5, 2019.
Sophia M. Bley ’50, ’60, Rozel, April 4, 2019.
Donald E. “Don” Chegwidden ’58, Russell, Feb. 12, 2019.
Edgar L. DeGraw ’50, Topeka, Jan. 24, 2018.
Lois J. (Robinson) Davis-Frey ’52, Hutchinson, Dec. 11, 2018.
Marvel A. (Stanfield) Hull ’50, Stockton, April 10, 2019.
Francis H. “Henry” Kern ’59, Palco, May 11, 2019.
Richard O. Kratzer ’57, Gorham, Maine, Feb. 16, 2019.
Warren C. Kraus ’50, Ellis, April 24, 2019.
Arthur G. Locker ’57, Phoenix, Ariz., May 3, 2019.
Joan E. (Sears) McConnell ’51, Salina, Jan. 22, 2019.
Charles L. Ong ’59, Norman, Okla., July 21, 2018.
William F. “Bill” Orth ’51, ’54, Junction City, Sept. 1, 2017.
Leona A. (Wasinger) Pfeifer ’51, ’56, Hays, Jan. 28, 2019.
Melvin W. Roeder ’50, ’57, Spring Branch, Texas, Aug. 29, 2018.
Francis T. Ross ’58, Haviland, Jan. 15, 2016.
William E. “Bill” Roth ’56, Salina, Nov. 8, 2018.
Ross J. Summers ’54, Fort Washington, Md., Nov. 26, 2018.
William R. “Bill” Teegerstrom ’59, Littleton, Colo., Jan. 9, 2019.
Irvin L. “Irv” Vinzant ’59, Denver, Colo., Dec. 24, 2018.
Jetta F. (Tompkins) Wellman ’50, Wichita, Nov. 19, 2018.
Robert G. “Bob” Wright ’59, ’62, Gainesville, Fla., May 19, 2019.
1960s
Glen E. Adams ’66, Kansas City, Feb. 17, 2016.
Harriet M. “Maxine” (Spohn) Banninger-Slick ’64, Salina, Feb. 13, 2019.
Donnie R. “Don” Bell ’68, Thayer, July 30, 2017.
Elton E. Beougher ’61, ’64, Hays, Feb. 20, 2019.
Richard E. (Dick) Bessey ’68, Lawrence, Jan. 9, 2019.
Cynthia A. (Smith) Brashear ’62, Phillipsburg, Feb. 6, 2019.
Richard D. Bullington ’67, Fredericksburg, Texas, Oct. 10, 2014.
Delbert L. Callen ’65, Tribune, Jan. 14, 2019.
John L. Carr ’62, Albuquerque, N.M., June 13, 2018.
Kenneth W. Clark ’66, Republic, Mo., Sept. 17, 2017.
Austin L. Covalt ’63, Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 7, 2014.
Rodger C. DeGarmo ’68, Meade, Jan. 2, 2019.
Lois F. “Faye” (Wright) DeWitt ’65, Liberal, Feb. 26, 2016.
James H. Drees ’67, Hays, Dec. 3, 2018.
Luke P. “Pat” Edwards ’66, ’72, Olathe, Dec. 10, 2018.
Gary L. “Lynn” Elliott ’62, Sun City West, Ariz., Dec. 24, 2019.
Lanny E. Ellis ’62, ’69, Littleton, Colo., July 4, 2018.
Lester P. Fry ’61, Wilmore, Jan. 31, 2018.
Janice M. (Ball) Grafton ’62, Simsbury, Conn., April 8, 2019.
Shirley A. (Mathias) Graves ’60, Staunton, Ill., Dec. 2, 2016.
Ronald J. “Ron” Greenwood ’66, Wilson, Feb. 2, 2019.
Frederick C. Hamann ’60, ’67, Holiday Island, Ark., Oct. 22, 2016.
Jerome C. Hauck ’62, Seal Rock, Ore., April 15, 2017.
Linda L. (Palmer) Hilt ’60, Saint Francis, Dec. 26, 2017.
Donald G. Hobelman ’65, Saint Charles, Mo., Nov. 19, 2017.
Ivan L. “LeRoy” Holt ’61, Edmond, Okla., Jan. 30, 2019.
Tonia Jean Hunter ’67, Burlingame, Nov. 29, 2018.
David J. Hurt ’63, ’67, Shawnee, April 15, 2019.
James R. “Jim” Kasper ’68, Olathe, Dec. 1, 2018.
Judith L. “Judy” (Anderson) Kemp ’67, Grandview, Mo., March 13, 2019.
Pauline L. (Block) Lee ’68, Wichita, Oct. 17, 2016.
Lawrence H. “Larry” Litson ’69, Gove, Jan. 7, 2019.
Lawrence E. Mahoney ’66, Liberal, Jan. 6, 2019.
Gary J. McFarland ’67, Troy, Ill., Feb. 26, 2019.
Walter R. McIver ’65, Abbyville, March 4, 2019.
Danis G. McWhirter ’67, Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 8, 2015.
Dallas J. Moeller ’62, Santa Monica, Calif., Oct. 26, 2018.
Ellsworth L. Murphy ’62, Smith Center, Jan. 3, 2019.
Jo A. “Jo Anne” Murphy ’68, Summit, N.J., March 6, 2019.
Charles L. Myers ’64, Roeland Park, April 21, 2016.
Norman E. Newell ’62, Beloit, May 8, 2019.
Peter M. “Pete” Perdaris ’61, Shawnee, Nov. 18, 2017.
Russell D. Pettit ’63, Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 15, 2019.
Lawrence M. “Larry” Phillips ’64, Irwin, Pa., Jan. 20, 2019.
John A. Pierce ’68, Aurora, Colo., May 19, 2015.
Jean L. (Langeheder) Price ’66, Great Falls, Mont., March 25, 2019.
Charles W. Priddy ’60, Halstead, Oct. 19, 2014.
Carol J. (Hardy) Reinhardt ’62, Bison, Feb. 6, 2019.
William K. “Bill” Ritterhouse ’65, San Antonio, Texas, March 1, 2019.
Zella M. (McKinley) Roeder ’64, ’70, Phillipsburg, Nov. 16, 2018.
Norbert J. Schmeidler ’64, Wichita, Feb. 19, 2019.
Bruce E. Sites ’65, Mars Hill, N.C., June 6, 2016.
Karen K. (Muench) Sites ’61, Starkville, Miss., Feb. 26, 2015.
James S. “Jim” St. Aubyn ’67, Austin, Texas, Sept. 8, 2016.
William D. “D.D.” Strait ’67, Salina, Feb. 15, 2019.
Darla J. “Jeanne” (Hinkle) Talent ’62, McPherson, Dec. 6, 2015.
Edith L. (Eicher) Taylor ’69, Colby, Aug. 25, 2018.
Myron L. Taylor ’61, Eldon, Mo., May 24, 2014.
Bruce G. Ward ’67, ’81, Seguin, Texas, March 22, 2019.
Lois J. (Bartley) Weeks ’67, Lawrence, Nov. 23, 2018.
Yung C. Yeh ’66, Rockville, Md., Jan. 13, 2019.
1970s
Virgil R. Anderson ’71, Wallingford, Iowa, Dec. 13, 2018.
Donald O. “Don” Arnett ’70, Lebanon, Oct. 18, 2017.
Mary W. (Orr) Bartholomew ’70, ’73, Asheville, N.C., Feb. 19, 2019.
Karen L. Bolt ’77, ’85, Atwood, April 28, 2019.
Patricia A. “Pat” (Kaminski) Bonne, Lenexa, April 1, 2018.
Robert L. “Bob” Brown ’72, Linwood, Dec. 21, 2018.
Janice F. (Graf) Burkhead ’71, Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 27, 2019.
Jean (Van Horn) Cavanaugh ’70, ’71, ’75, Great Bend, Feb. 21, 2019.
Betty L. “LaRue” (Sibley) Covalt ’75, Fort Worth, Texas, March 6, 2019.
Vernon L. Doonan ’73, Colby, Dec. 3, 2018.
Dennis D. Dye ’77, Stafford, May 8, 2019.
Sharla J. Elder ’78, Hutchinson, Aug. 26, 2015.
Robert A. “Bob” Faurot ’72, Cimarron, Dec. 2, 2015.
Allen L. Frieling ’70, Smith Center, March 9, 2019.
Vivian C. (Wright) Gamblian ’78, Abilene, Texas, Feb. 26, 2019.
Mary L. (Bretz) Glad ’73, Green Valley, Ariz., Jan. 11, 2019.
Jack D. “JD” Glazier ’71, Colorado Springs, Colo., March 19, 2019.
Colleen C. (Sullivan) Guy ’70, Augusta, Nov. 21, 2018.
Cheryl A. (Russell) Harrell ’78, Hutchinson, March 29, 2015.
Micheal D. “Mike” Hester ’76, ’79, Hutchinson, Dec. 24, 2018.
Dixie L. (Patterson) Horton ’72, Hays, Jan. 19, 2019.
Lou A. Jardon ’70, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 13, 2014.
Marion L. “Mr. J.” Johnson ’75, Belleville, May 17, 2019.
Ruth E. “Elaine” (Lierly) Jones ’79, Gardner, Sept. 15, 2018.
Marilyn D. (Miller) Kunzler ’71, ’78, Saint Joseph, Mo., May 2, 2019.
Nina F. (Porter) Lance ’73, Castle Pines, Colo., June 25, 2016.
Jon R. “Robin” Lemon ’76, Bozeman, Mont., Sept. 25, 2015.
Warren D. Lewallen ’76, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 1, 2018.
Arlene J. (Harper) Moll ’70, ’74, Hutchinson, May 14, 2017.
John E. Morrell ’78, Wichita, Jan. 23, 2019.
Dana J. (McGuire) Nelson ’77, Concordia, May 12, 2019.
Gary H. Parker ’72, Effingham, Ill., March 15, 2018.
Paula R. (Razak) Peterson ’71, Abilene, Feb. 21, 2019.
Gerald L. “Jerry” Rohleder ’77, Omaha, Neb., May 10, 2019.
Sherry R. Rowland ’77, Newton, March 26, 2019.
Leona M. Shadle ’72, ’75, Clay Center, Feb. 1, 2018.
Mary A. “MaryAnn” (Drees) Tobias ’71, Hutchinson, March 25, 2019.
Beverly J. (Fabin) Wiehl ’74, Smith Center, June 29, 2016.
Peggy J. (Bangle) Williams ’73, Miami, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2018.
Eldon D. “Pee Wee” Witthuhn ’70, ’94, Hays, Nov. 27, 2018.
1980s
Alison A. (Clutter) Caro ’80, Larned, Dec. 31, 2018.
Gerald D. “Jerry” Crotinger ’89, ’91, Hays, May 1, 2019.
Jenny L. Crowe ’80, Salina, Aug. 2, 2018.
Virginia L. “Ginny” Doane ’80, ’82, Elmdale, April 23, 2019.
Jeffrey T. “Jeff” Frazier ’87, San Bernardino, Calif., Feb. 10, 2019.
Glenda R. (Post) Hammerschmidt ’80, Victoria, Dec. 6, 2018.
Roy E. Herrman ’86, Hays, May 17, 2019.
Walter G. Howrey ’87, Jasper, Mo., Jan. 28, 2019.
Michael E. “Mike” Madden ’83, ’83, Hays, Feb. 22, 2019.
Lonnie E. Mills ’83, Wichita, Nov. 27, 2016.
Kathleen K. “Kathy” (Kohlmeier) Molitor ’83, Dodge City, Dec. 30, 2018.
Ralph V. Mowry ’89, Morland, March 24, 2019.
Diana L. (Smith) Nuss ’84, Russell, Oct. 27, 2018.
Herbert C. “Carl” Rogers ’80, Farmington Hills, Mich., Dec. 22, 2014.
Lorri R. (Kiser) Scheibler ’82, Hays, May 15, 2019.
Beth E. (Faubion) Schutte ’89, Lawrence, Aug. 21, 2016.
Robert E. “Bob” Smoot ’86, Laramie, Wyo., June 22, 2014.
Sharron K. Stephenson ’88, ’90, Belton, Texas, May 24, 2017.
Marianne M. (Moll) Sullivan ’86, Ulysses, May 21, 2018.
Violet E. “Elaine” (Moore) Veatch ’83, Inman, May 4, 2019.
Mark A. Williams ’89, McPherson, April 18, 2019.
1990s
Johnny M. Best ’92, Hays, Dec. 25, 2018.
Mary G. (Juenemann) Braden ’91, Hays, Feb. 3, 2019.
Oneta C. “Chan” (Ostrander) Donner ’96, Salina, Nov. 6, 2017.
Betty L. (Beeson) Eisenhour ’95, Scott City, Jan. 31, 2019.
Tracy R. Engel ’96, Hays, March 26, 2019.
Rochelle D. (Huggins) LeMire ’97, Caldwell, Idaho, Nov. 11, 2018.
Alice F. (Selensky) Ochs ’97, Garden City, April 7, 2019.
Julie A. (Higgason) Oltjen ’94, Overland Park, Nov. 13, 2018.
Janice M. (Hillman) Weese ’97, Osborne, May 21, 2018.
2000s
Gary M. Bonus ’01, Aliquippa, Pa., 2017.
Gregory J. “Greg” Garrett ’04, Ogden, Utah, May 4, 2019.
Dawn Y. (Helm) Krause ’04, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 28, 2014.
Travis M. Larsen ’04, ’06, Salina, Jan. 18, 2019.
Eldon R. Martell ’02, Quinter, April 13, 2019.
Mamie L. (Palmer) Stimpson ’06, Cape Coral, Fla., Sept. 15, 2018.
Tonja M. (Marion) Williams ’04, Modoc, Nov. 24, 2017.
2000s
Angela T. Gardner ’12, ’16, Columbus, Miss., March 11, 2017.
Cort M. Mohler ’17, Clay Center, April 18, 2019.
Derek J. Varner ’14, Belle Plaine, March 8, 2017.
Sarah A. Webb-Wilson ’10, Boonville, Mo., Jan. 26, 2019.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Dorothea M. (Cauble) James, Dighton, Feb. 3, 2019.
Isaac J. Nixon, Ogallah, March 8, 2019.
Sarah V. “Valara” (Brooks) Schoenfeldt, Nevada City, Calif., Nov. 15, 2018.
Maureen (Tipping) Schorzman, Southern Shores, N.C., May 8, 2018.
Marriages
2000s
James DeLong and Crystal Bruntz ’05, ’09, Oct. 27, 2018.
Ryan Hammerschmidt ’06 and Nicole Witt, June 9, 2018.
Benjamin Martin and Charissa Sander ’07, Seattle, Wash., May 11, 2019.
2010s
Kirby Benisch and Kelsey Billinger ’15, ’17, June 16, 2018.
Cody Campbell ’16 and Ashley Martinez, Jan. 12, 2019.
Braden Dreiling ’13, ’18 and Ashley Falkner, Dec. 29, 2018.
Tad Eubanks and Nicole “Nicki” Beesley ’15, Nov. 3, 2018.
Cade Gerhard and Heidi Fieler ’13, Nov. 17, 2018.
Casey Henk and Leah Overmiller ’15, Feb. 26, 2016.
Trey Herman ’15 and Alexis Pfannenstiel ’15, Nov. 3, 2018.
Taylor Hess and Jessica “Jessie” Havice ’14, ’16, Dec. 29, 2018.
Jordan Hofmeier ’10, ’14 and Chelsea Hawk ’10, April 8, 2017.
Kyle Kirmer ’10 and Kaci Smith, Nov. 9, 2018.
Taylor Krahl ’15 and Clancy Masterson ’16, Oct. 20, 2018.
Zachary “Zach” Long ’11, ’11 and Desirea Renz ’15, Nov. 17, 2018.
Darren Nay ’15 and Kaleigh Parker ’15, April 8, 2017.
Dylan O’Reagan and Audra Watson ’13, ’13, Jan. 12, 2019.
Luke Rios ’18 and Kristen Lorenc, April 21, 2018.
Clayton Schamberger ’15 and Marissa Castillo, March 23, 2019.
Scott Stramel ’12 and Clare Riordan, Dec. 29, 2018.
Cameron Stranathan ’17 and Lydia Grimmett ’17, Dec. 22, 2018.
Bradley Taillon ’12, ’12, ’14 and Savannah Hall ’11, May 4, 2019.
John Turknett and Nicole Dublin ’16, Nov. 11, 2017.
Sheldon Werth and Allyson Flax ’18, June 2, 2018.
Tyler York and Alyssa Peppiatt ’14, April 27, 2019.
Births
2000s
Jason ’05, ’14 and Tracy ’05, ’09 (Roe) Archer, Hays, a girl, Stella Jo, May 18, 2018.
Aaron ’09 and Rebecca ’10, ’10 (Pfannenstiel) Brady, Hays, a boy, Adam Patrick, Feb. 17, 2019.
Eric ’09, ’11 and Ambria (Menard) Gilliland, Concordia, a boy, Kip Michael, Dec. 26, 2018.
Adam and Megan ’04 (Kisner) Pray, Hays, a boy, Hudson Wayne, April 20, 2018.
John and Keri ’04 (Waterman) Riener, Atwood, a girl, Josie Marie, Nov. 20, 2018.
Nolan ’08 and Miranda (Pfanenstiel) Schmeidler, Victoria, a boy, Peyton Cyril, July 6, 2018.
Jamie ’06, ’08 and Tomi ’07 (Dechant) Schwandt, Wichita, a boy, Jack Maverick, Dec. 28, 2018.
Benjamin and Toni ’09, ’11 (Nelson) Whitmer, Hays, a girl, Molly JoAnn, Aug. 8, 2018.
2010s
Randy and Shayla ’18 (Gagnon) Beck, Hays, a boy, Kyzer Martin, May 20, 2018.
Adam ’15 and Jayme ’14, ’16 (Hansen) Goetz, Hays, a girl, Sloane Elizabeth, July 17, 2018.
Taylor ’13 and Danielle ’11 (Robben) Lang, Victoria, a boy, Hudson Joseph, Oct. 27, 2018.
Brian ’16 and Ashley ’17 (Kaiser) Schauf, Hays, a boy, Axel Brian, Jan. 11, 2019.
Daniel ’12 and Stephanie ’13 (Schmeidler) Schneider, Olmitz, a girl, Catherine Louise, Dec. 14, 2018.
Cade ’12, ’17 and Tiffany (Werner) Scott, Hays, twins, a boy, William Kenneth, and a girl, Layla Grace, March 4, 2019.
Grant ’10 and Lindsey (Pacey) Stephenson, Hays, a girl, Gianna Elizabeth, Nov. 4, 2018.
Austin and Alexis ’13 (Marshall) Thomas, Downs, a girl, Tillie Ann, Oct. 18, 2018.
Leighton ’11 and Jodie ’14 (Jennings) Werth, Hays, a boy, Carter James, Feb. 27, 2019.
Casey and Molly ’16 (Weissert) Zimmerman, Hays, a girl, Brynlee Fern, Sept. 25, 2018.
January 2019
Class Notes
1950s
Tad Felts ’55, Phillipsburg, was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Peter Werth ’59, Woodbridge, Conn., of the Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, was a featured speaker at Entrepreneur Direct, a speaker series conducted by FHSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship.
1960s
Roger Barta ’67, Manhattan, was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Donald “Don” Richardson ’67, ’67, ’71, Phoenix, Ariz., instructor of English at Phoenix College, wrote and released the novel “Unto the High Places.”
1970s
Errol Wuertz ’77, ’98, Hays, associate broker at Landmark Realty LLC, was selected to be a member of the First Care Clinic board.
1990s
Troy Fredde ’98, Kansas City, Mo., earned his National Board Teaching Certification (NBTC) in the area of Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood.
Tonya (Jopp) Gaona ’95, Wichita, was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Melissa (Burney) Lindenman ’98, ’98, Morland, was promoted to accounting supervisor at Nex-Tech.
Sara (Lumpkin) Stroup ’94, ’00, Hays, instructor in the Department of Teacher Education and director of Tiger Tots at FHSU, was nominated to present at the Kansas Team Up for Child and Adult Care Food Program.
2000s
Whitney Brown ’03, Hays, CVA at Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer L.C., was selected to be a member of the First Care Clinic board.
Ryan Cornelsen ’02, ’03, Olathe, was hired as the head football coach and assistant track and field coach at Gardner Edgerton High School.
Tony Crough ’04, Hays, was hired as a football coach and physical education teacher at Hays High School.
Jennifer Higerd ’07, ’10, Washington, Mo., was one of the 109 St. Louis-area educators to receive an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award from Emerson Electric.
Anthony “Brook” Medrano ’09, Emporia, was hired as the head wrestling coach at Emporia High School.
Janae (Stucky) Melvin ’02, Kansas City, was hired as a marketing coordinator for Midwest Sports Productions.
Eric Norris ’04, Lawrence, was appointed by Governor Jeff Colyer to assume the role of state librarian for the Kansas State Library.
Mark Sandbo ’08, ’08, ’14, Salina, was hired as the head football coach at Salina Central High School.
Jana Williams ’06, Enid, Okla., was hired as the head softball coach at Northern Oklahoma College Enid.
2010s
Megan (Schaller) Ball ’12, ’14, Hays, was chosen to be a member of the Downtown Hays Development Corporation board of directors.
Richard “Rick” Billinger ’13, Goodland, was one of the 48 state leaders selected to participate in The Council of State Governments’ 2018 Henry Toll Fellowship.
Deidre (Riley) Bradley ’16, San Antonio, Texas, was promoted to Chief Human Resource Officer at Tenet Health and Baptist Medical Center.
Chris DelSordo ’16, Gypsum, Colo., was hired as the director of nutrition at Eagle County Schools.
Tiffany (Haug) Fox ’11, Hays, was hired as the student services coordinator at NCK Tech.
Jessica (Elsen) Hoffman ’13, Hays, was hired as an administrative assistant at the FHSU Foundation.
Hannah Jurgens ’18, ’18, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., was hired as the accounts and corporate service manager at the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters front office.
Katie McCall ’10, WaKeeney, was hired as the business manager of the Hays Public Library.
Teresa (Anderson) Roberts ’11, Weldona, Colo., returned to the Fort Morgan Times as a multimedia marketing representative.
Brandon Taylor ’15, ’16, Hays, admissions counselor at FHSU, was appointed to the Central and Western Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross board of directors.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Westover ’16, Omaha, Neb., was hired as the seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher and assistant basketball coach at Ashland-Greenwood Jr/Sr High School.
Sheena Youngers ’16, Oklahoma City, Okla., was hired as the web development coordinator at OU Medicine, Inc.
Friends
Eugene “Gene” Fleharty, retired FHSU biology professor, was selected to be a member of the First Care Clinic board.
Edward Hammond, Hays, was bestowed the title of president emeritus by the Kansas Board of Regents following his 27-year presidency of Fort Hays State University.
In Memoriam
1940s
Elizabeth E. “Betty” (Landrum) Haxton ’45, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Oct. 17, 2018.
Eleanor A. (Riegel) Hunsley ’49, ’56, Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 14, 2018.
Glen A. Lane ’49, Hugo, Colo., March 26, 2015.
Thomas M. “Tom” Small ’41, Wichita, Nov. 10, 2018.
1950s
Robert D. Cain ’58, Westminster, Colo., May 26, 2013.
Phillip K. “Phil” Erickson ’57, Oberlin, Nov. 25, 2018.
Lloyd D. Ford ’58, ’58, Sierra Vista, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2018.
Larry D. Heitschmidt ’57, Onamia, Minn., Nov. 11, 2018.
Floyd W. Hessler ’59, Titusville, Fla., May 25, 2018.
Bobby J. “Bob” Johnson ’54, Wichita, Feb. 22, 2017.
Viola E. Kaempfe ’59, Hays, Dec. 12, 2018.
William R. “Bill” McDaniel ’57, Santa Maria, Calif., Oct. 4, 2018.
David E. Parsley ’59, Johnson City, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2018.
Bruce I. Trent ’57, Garden City, July 16, 2018.
1960s
Joseph J. “Joe” Adams ’69, Shawnee, Dec. 13, 2015.
Sally S. (Meadows) Bayer ’63, ’64, Ellinwood, Dec. 3, 2018.
Neva E. (Bridenstine) Berry ’68, Norman, Okla., June 9, 2015.
Anthony S. Biddle ’69, Bordentown, N.J., Oct. 15, 2018.
Donald J. “Don” Brockel ’68, Wichita, Nov. 28, 2016.
Dennis H. Brown ’64, Wichita, July 21, 2015.
Kenneth C. Burkhart ’69, Wichita, April 30, 2016.
David R. Eppinger ’69, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 2, 2018.
Anice M. (Joy) Faulkner ’65, Sykesville, Md., July 2, 2017.
Lila E. (Chockley) Fritschen ’63, ’67, Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 22, 2018.
Karen K. (Kaiser) Gant ’67, Leavenworth, Dec. 23, 2014.
Errol R. Glaze ’68, ’71, Larned, Jan. 20, 2018.
Robert L. “Bob” Harder ’67, Olathe, Aug. 11, 2016.
Doyle J. Jamison ’60, Wilmington, N.C., Aug. 1, 2018.
Jo A. (Hallagin) Jones ’69, Brush, Colo., March 28, 2015.
Oris A. Kingery ’66, Sylvan Grove, Sept. 10, 2018.
Roger L. Leick ’69, Burnsville, Minn., Oct. 28, 2014.
Jack L. Lindeman ’68, Windsor, Colo., May 18, 2018.
Wilma J. (Korbe) Lindsey ’60, Denver, Colo., Oct. 14, 2016.
Donald L. “Don” Newell ’68, ’71, Thornton, Colo., May 3, 2016.
Wesley E. “Wes” Nicholson ’62, Topeka, Nov. 5, 2018.
Wendell L. “Coach” Palmer ’61, ’61, Pampa, Texas, Feb. 23, 2018.
Jimmy M. “Jim” Plummer ’69, Hutchinson, Sept. 14, 2017.
Richard L. “Rich” Poage ’61, Augusta, Nov. 8, 2018.
Dolores J. “Dee” (Boyd) Powell ’62, Larned, Oct. 19, 2018.
Ronald L. “Ron” Powers ’67, Pryor, Okla., Nov. 30, 2017.
Ronald R. Roberts ’65, Andover, Nov. 1, 2018.
Carla B. Rodeman ’63, Denver, Colo., May 30, 2018.
Glenis J. “Jenean” (Stum) Schuler ’63, Yoder, Colo., Jan. 23, 2014.
Harold D. Singleton ’62, Hutchinson, Feb. 25, 2016.
John M. Stull ’63, McCracken, Oct. 31, 2018.
Leanna K. (Yates) Wolfe ’67, ’70, Lakin, Oct. 29, 2018.
1970s
Stanley H. “Stan” Callahan ’74, Amarillo, Texas, July 25, 2018.
Robert M. Cordel ’73, Beloit, Aug. 13, 2016.
Philip S. “PC” Crabbe ’75, ’89, Coolidge, Ariz., Oct. 30, 2016.
Frank J. Darytichen ’73, Carteret, N.J., Oct. 16, 2018.
Marvin L. Fahring ’72, Attica, Aug. 6, 2018.
Eddie L. “Ed” Goble ’76, Wichita, Feb. 13, 2018.
Donald E. “Don” Hufford ’71, Wichita, Sept. 27, 2016.
Betty J. (Warden) Ingland ’71, Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 4, 2014.
David L. Keagy ’71, Haysville, July 6, 2014.
Duane F. Leiker ’70, Littleton, Colo., Oct. 15, 2018.
John A. Leonhart ’72, Yoder, Colo., June 29, 2015.
George E. McNinch ’72, Pueblo, Colo., June 28, 2017.
Kyle C. Mines ’75, Oberlin, May 9, 2018.
Margaret E. “Maggie” (Carter) Redetzke ’71, Cimarron, Aug. 10, 2018.
Wayne K. Scofield ’72, Lakewood, Colo., Oct. 1, 2018.
Sue A. (Soper) Shoemaker ’75, ’77, ’77, Salina, April 10, 2016.
Sharon K. (Winters) Zenger ’71, Olathe, Nov. 25, 2018.
Kenji S. Zweygardt ’77, Lawrence, Nov. 12, 2017.
1980s
Judy E. (Pauls) Branstiter ’86, ’89, Inman, June 27, 2014.
Sharon D. (Jung) Colberg ’89, Lyons, June 9, 2017.
David F. Hertel ’82, Louisville, Colo., Nov. 11, 2018.
David L. Hickel ’80, Grain Valley, Mo., March 1, 2015.
Sue E. (Owens) May ’88, Wichita, Aug. 28, 2016.
Kerry L. Pollock ’82, Pleasant Valley, Mo., Jan. 17, 2018.
Donna J. (Hutton) Rankin ’82, Topeka, Sept. 14, 2018.
Kimberly J. “Kim” (McClain) Schwant ’88, Blaine, Jan. 22, 2017.
Charles D. “Dan” Scott ’81, Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 1, 2016.
Linda S. “Raine” (Aumiller) Sebastian ’85, ’86, Kingman, Feb. 6, 2017.
Sandra K. “Sande’” (Hildyard) Squibb ’85, Colby, June 11, 2018.
Ita A. Usoro ’83, ’85, Jonesboro, Ga., March 1, 2014.
1990s
Gordon R. Applebee ’98, Liberal, Jan. 23, 2018.
George R. “Rusty” Cooper ’91, Conover, N.C., Feb. 18, 2018.
Julie M. Henningsen ’91, Guthrie, Okla., June 27, 2018.
Laura E. (DeSpain) Hill ’91, Guymon, Okla., June 16, 2018.
Virginia L. (Hillmer) Nothdurft ’99, Goodland, Sept. 7, 2018.
Lynette L. (Lalouette) Roberts ’90, ’90, Newton, Oct. 29, 2014.
2000s
Deneise E. (Wright) McGowan ’04, Topeka, Aug. 10, 2017.
Patricia A. “Tricia” Putnam ’04, Littleton, Colo., Oct. 18, 2018.
2010s
Eddie L. “Ed” Howard ’12, Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 28, 2018.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Robert L. “Bob” Lowen, Hays, Nov. 16, 2018.
Marriages
2000s
Jeff Smarsh and Melanie Chapman ’03, Aug. 26, 2017.
2010s
Robert Archer and Lauryn “Bunky” White ’17, May 15, 2015.
Zachary Binder ’16 and Amber Wooldridge ’17, July 7, 2018.
Ian Blankinship ’16 and Alma Hidalgo Gonzalez ’18, Nov. 10, 2018.
Stephen Brennan and Taylor Hicks ’18, April 10, 2017.
Dan Brundrett and Schyler Edgren ’17, ’17, July 21, 2018.
Gerad Deaver ’18 and Alissa Donnelly ’18, Colwich, Nov. 3, 2018.
Ryan Dieckgrafe and Amy Matzen ’18, June 17, 2017.
Josh Doshier and Toni Sanford ’18, June 7, 2014.
David Field and Jacinda West ’18, May 11, 2017.
Brett Goetzmann and Kendahl Garrett ’17, Nov. 3, 2018.
Scott Johnston ’10 and Laura Schmid ’18, April 8, 2017.
Jacob Lindsey and Brittany Crouch ’18, July 15, 2017.
Bryen McConnell and Samantha Holzrichter ’18, June 28, 2014.
Sheldon Patton and Heather Watts ’18, May 20, 2017.
Yuanlong Qi ’14 and Dongni Shen ’15, ’17, July 9, 2015.
Derek Sarkett and Megan McKinney ’17, May 28, 2016.
Paul Schibi and Veronica Carlson ’18, Oct. 17, 2015.
Kevin Schoenberger and Tracey Stuckey ’18, April 1, 2017.
Aaron Simon and Jaici Sonntag ’18, ’18, Aug. 8, 2015.
Trenton Songster and Danielle Wade ’18, Aug. 11, 2018.
Brayden Werth and Kristin Huser ’18, Ellis, Oct. 21, 2017.
Robert Wilkerson and Ashley Isom ’18, Nov. 22, 2016.
Jordan Xiong and Emma Ruiz ’18, ’18, July 7, 2018.
Births
2000s
Jeff and Melanie ’03 (Chapman) Smarsh, Wichita, a boy, Luke, Aug. 23, 2018.
Korey and Amy ’07, ’10 (Wessel) Schulte, Goodland, a girl, Raegyn Elsie, Aug. 1, 2018.
Keegan ’01, ’06 and Ashley (Mueting) Wann, Grand Prairie, Texas, a boy, Kolby Joseph, April 4, 2018.
Austin and Krista ’04 (Lutgen) Wasinger, Sabetha, a boy, Caldyn David, Oct. 28, 2018.
2010s
Robert and Lauryn “Bunky” ’17 (White) Archer, Suffolk, Va., a boy, Broderick Douglas, Jan. 13, 2017.
Travis ’13 and Shaelyn ’16 (Kisner) Budke, Goodland, a boy, Connor William, July 19, 2018.
Braden and Julie ’14 (Sperfslage) Hynek, Manhattan, a girl, Kambrie Lynn, July 10, 2018.
Jacob and Brittany ’18 (Crouch) Lindsey, Oklahoma City, Okla., a girl, Delphina Marie, Jan. 4, 2018.
Adam ’18 and Elizabeth (Hanks) Schroeder, Colby, a girl, Lexi Grace, Oct. 12, 2018.
Chase Shelton and Taylor Staab ’18, Hays, a boy, Kasen Dean, June 20, 2017.
Austin ’15 and Carolyn ’14 (Campbell) Tatro, Hays, a boy, Oakley Thomas, Nov. 30, 2018.
2018 Tiger Notes
November 2018
Class Notes
1960s
Ernest Binder ’69, Hays, and his wife, Lilly, received of the 2017 Ellis County Conservation Award from the Ellis County Soil Conservation District.
Kathleen Kuchar ’66, Hays, presented her art exhibition “A Journey: A Life Retrospective Through Art” at the Fall Art Walk.
1970s
Daryl Craft ’74, Lawrence, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Curtis ’77, Hays, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Ruth (Robinson) Heffel ’73, ’95, Hays, retired as the executive director of The HaysMed Foundation.
Micheal “Mike” Lang ’78, ’79, Hutchinson, retired as the assistant director of the Reno County Education Cooperative.
Allen Schmidt ’77, Hays, was appointed to the Kansas Board of Regents by Governor Jeff Colyer.
Harry Watts ’76, Manhattan, retired as the director and chief foundation officer of the Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation.
1980s
Marcella “Marcy” (Johnson) Aycock ’84, Conway Springs, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Jay Bach ’85, Euless, Texas, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Frederick “Fred” Dierksen ’88, Dodge City, was chosen to be one of Ingram’s 50 Kansans You Should Know for 2018.
Coleen Ellis ’87, Southlake, Texas, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Brenda (Braun) Meder ’80, ’87, Hays, was chosen to be one of Ingram’s 50 Kansans You Should Know for 2018.
Angelynn “Angee” (Andersen) Morgan ’81, Lyndon, was appointed to the Emergency Management Accreditation Program commission by the National Emergency Management Association.
Glen Suppes ’83, ’87, Lindsborg, was named 2018 Kansas Superintendent of the Year by the Kansas School Superintendents’ Association.
1990s
Monte Broeckelman ’92, Harlan, Iowa, became the owner and president of Broeckelman & Associates, P.C.
Kari (Austin) Bruffett ’91, Lawrence, was named vice president for policy by the Kansas Health Institute.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Brull ’99, ’07, Hays, was promoted to executive director of The HaysMed Foundation.
Deborah “Deb” (Detmer) Debes ’96, Hays, retired as the client services manager at Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, L.C. after 21 years of service.
Julie (Rinke) Haselhorst ’90, Hays, and her husband, Dean, received the TMP-Marian Point of Light Award.
Jennifer (Graff) Rack ’95, ’95, Hays, and her husband, Marvin, were named recipients of the TMP-Marian Point of Light Award.
Donald “Don” Scheibler ’96, Hays, police chief of the Hays Police Department, was recognized by the City of Hays for 25 years of service.
2000s
Nick Capo ’02, Overland Park, was hired as the director of event operations of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Maisha (Prewitt) Dible ’02, Lenexa, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
Thomas “Tom” Elliott ’04, ’12, Norfolk, Neb., was hired as an ESL and developmental english instructor at Northeast Community College.
Danny Gillum ’00, Wright, received a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resources from Colorado State University.
Kathleen (Magourik) Holt ’06, Cimarron, was chosen to be one of Ingram’s 50 Kansans You Should Know for 2018.
Jamie (Bollig) Stutterheim ’01, Hays, was promoted to client services manager at Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, L.C.
Shaun Weaver ’06, Clearwater, was selected to be a member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees.
2010s
Tory Arnberger ’16, Great Bend, was hired as the business teacher at Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School.
Aaron Breit ’15, Hays, has taken over the head coach position for the TMP-Marian High School baseball team.
Sarah Broman ’10, ’14, Russell, earned a doctorate degree in Curriculum Instruction with an emphasis in reading from Kansas State University.
Evan Cronn ’13, Hays, police officer of Hays, was recognized by the City of Hays for 5 years of service.
Matthew “Matt” Erbert ’15, Ellis, was hired as the vice president of the Bank of Hays.
Paul Flesher ’13, Hays, was accepted into the Diocese of Salina seminarian program and has been assigned to attend St. Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology in Indiana.
Ronnie Hinton- Rivera ’11, Elko, Nev., was hired as the vice president of student affairs at Great Basin College.
Dera (Leighty) Harvey ’16, Wichita, joined the Prairie View, Inc. clinical staff as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.’
Mitch Hunter ’11, New Tazewell, Tenn., graduated with a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tenn.
Kade Megaffin ’18, Hays, was accepted as a seminarian for the Diocese of Salina and has been assigned to attend St. Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology in Indiana.
Katlin Senst ’14, Hays, was hired as an accountant at the FHSU Foundation.
Herrick Smith ’17, Saint Augustine, Fla., wrote an article, “Chemical Analysis of Local Kansas Clay”, that was published in the 109th issue of Ceramics Art and Perception magazine.
In Memoriam
1940s
Marie F. (Bartholomew) Grover ’42, Dodge City, Oct. 1, 2018.
Aletha F. (Unruh) Loving ’46, Pawnee Rock, Sept. 20, 2018.
Florence E. (Dietz) Roemer ’48, Quinter, July 23, 2018.
Darlenne J. “Dot” (Thompson) Werhahn ’40, ’43, Great Bend, July 28, 2018.
1950s
Billie B. “Bill” Campbell ’50, Beloit, Aug. 2, 2018.
Curtis C. “Curt” Erickson ’51, Phillipsburg, Sept. 10, 2018.
Leland A. King ’58, Lenexa, July 14, 2018.
Henry A. Levin ’59, ’62, Sun City, Ariz., Sept. 4, 2018.
- K. “Kay” Melia ’56, Goodland, July 19, 2018.
Richard E. “Dick” Moore ’58, Medford, Ore., Sept. 15, 2018.
John D. O’Brien ’59, ’69, Inman, April 8, 2018.
Marlin L. Rein ’59, Clinton, Mo., May 4, 2018.
Norman J. “Norm” Ruder ’58, Bakersfield, Calif., Sept. 10, 2018.
Marion J. Schmidt ’55, Hays, Aug. 3, 2018.
1960s
Gary E. Anschutz ’69, ’95, Galatia, Sept. 5, 2018.
Velda M. (Poage) Asher ’63, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 13, 2015.
Juanita C. (Smith) Belcher ’67, ’90, Pratt, Sept. 24, 2018.
Roy F. Brungardt ’66, Hays, Aug. 30, 2018.
Larry D. Burrows ’65, Adams, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2018.
Charles L. Dougherty ’62, ’66, Logan, Oct. 6, 2018.
Larry O. Eisenhour ’62, Salina, Oct. 4, 2018.
Jerry A. Galliart ’62, Green Valley, Ariz., June 7, 2015.
Dwight E. Gillespie ’65, ’68, Hurley, N.M., Aug. 22, 2016.
Ronald A. Halling ’61, Bucklin, Sept. 19, 2018.
Robert F. “Bob” Holeman ’61, ’65, Abilene, Sept. 27, 2018.
Douglas C. McChristian ’69, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 14, 2018.
James F. “Jim” Nieman ’62, Garden City, Sept. 25, 2018.
Margaret E. “Mardy” (Cullum) Pahls ’69, Coppell, Texas, Aug. 31, 2018.
Mary L. “Lavina” (Welch) Scheuerman ’67, Bison, Oct. 1, 2018.
Dwayne L. Scott ’69, ’72, Gardner, Sept. 27, 2018.
Ralph W. Shaw ’63, Oberlin, July 16, 2017.
1970s
Dale V. Burrows ’71, Greeley, Colo., Dec. 17, 2013.
Stacie N. (Bittel) Kidwell ’77, Marathon, Fla., June 27, 2018.
Duane J. Lang ’71, Hutchinson, Sept. 29, 2018.
1980s
Ruth M. (Swilley) Chilcott ’84, Toronto, Sept. 30, 2018.
Lonny P. Claycamp ’80, Hays, Sept. 27, 2018.
Stacey R. Demanett ’84, Hays, Aug. 9, 2018.
Albert K. “Kevin” Kobler ’82, Kansas City, Sept. 11, 2018.
Patricia J. (Platt) Montgomery ’82, Lawrence, July 21, 2018.
Mary K. “Kathy” (Goldsberry) Thornton ’82, Statesboro, Ga., July 22, 2018.
Shirley R. (Loflin) Voran ’80, ’05, Cimarron, Aug. 19, 2017.
James K. “Kelley” Wigginton ’81, Hoxie, July 20, 2018.
1990s
Mary A. (Falcon) Alvarez ’97, Dodge City, Aug. 18, 2018.
Mary M. (Hart) Hart-Detrixhe ’97, Hays, Sept. 12, 2018.
Jason S. Kenny ’99, Ulysses, July 24, 2018.
2000s
Lee G. Mills ’05, Ottawa, Sept. 23, 2018.
Daran M. Saint ’04, Denver, Colo., Oct. 11, 2018.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Mary L. (Newman) Blum, Wichita, Sept. 27, 2018.
Donna M. (Debes) Brookhart, Overland Park, Sept. 3, 2018.
Doris P. “Pauline” (Baxter) Moore, Del Norte, Colo., Dec. 27, 2017.
Eugene A. “Gene” Wellbrock, Victoria, Oct. 2, 2018.
Marriages
1980s
Gary Chubb and Kathryn Eilts ’81, June 3, 2018.
1990s
Bradley “Brad” Haynes ’93, ’97 and Trisha Sauer ’99, Aug. 18, 2018.
Jody Lichter ’96 and Tandy Herrman, Sept. 15, 2018.
2000s
Dustin Blakeslee and Jessie Deines ’08, Nov. 12, 2016.
Timothy Cable and Rebecca “Becky” Seib ’08, ’12, June 9, 2018.
Justin Erk ’18 and Kathryn Mayes ’05, ’13, May 23, 2015.
Jacob Hardman ’13 and Randi Haun ’07, Feb. 16, 2018.
2010s
Ifeoluwa “Ife” Ajayi ’18 and Moromoke Odina, July 28, 2018.
Felix Albl ’16, ’18 and Lauren Solzman ’17, ’18, Oct. 12, 2018.
Mohammad Almeshal ’17 and Alia Altoirsh ’18, Dec. 19, 2014.
Oscar Arteaga and Stephanie Mendoza ’18, June 25, 2016.
Xavier Austin and Aiyana Smith ’18, Sept. 16, 2017.
Brandon Bell and Haley McCain ’16, July 28, 2018.
Lody Black ’18 and Morgan Potter, Aug. 13, 2016.
Ethan Blackmore and Josie Wright ’18, Oct. 20, 2018.
Aaron Blew ’18 and Shalee Myers ’15, ’15, May 20, 2017.
Bryce Boxberger ’18 and Abi Rziha, March 17, 2018.
Lane Carpenter ’18 and Sidney Gottschalk ’18, July 7, 2018.
Jayven Colip and Valerie Lindskog ’18, June 25, 2016.
Gavin Cooper and Bailey Merklin ’18, May 27, 2017.
Jayce DeMont and LeAnna Weesner ’18, Sept. 1, 2018.
Rafe Dent ’18 and Ella Ingram ’18, Aug. 3, 2018.
Gabe Dierksen and Lori Dauer ’17, May 20, 2017.
Steven Federau ’16 and Cheyenne Marrs ’16, Nov. 18, 2017.
Bradley Flipse and Vanessa Herrick ’18, May 30, 2017.
Scott Ford and Kayla Hollern ’18, Aug. 30, 2014.
Cody Forell and Kylee Harper ’16, ’16, Aug. 11, 2018.
Trevor Girard ’15 and Mara Engelbert ’16, ’18, Oct. 15, 2016.
Ryan Gough ’18 and Alicia Dale, April 4, 2018.
Luke Hachmeister ’10 and Amanda Lutz, Oct. 14, 2017.
Christopher Hammond ’17 and Pamela Harrison ’18, May 23, 2016.
Nathan Harrison ’17 and Jacklyn Bascomb ’17, Oct. 7, 2018.
Matthew Heim and Brooke Flax ’17, Oct. 20, 2018.
Rowe Hinkle ’17, ’17 and Anna Gerber ’18, June 2, 2018.
Todd Kane ’18 and Brittnee Pingsterhaus ’18, Feb. 3, 2018.
Shea Koerner ’17 and Anne Drees ’14, ’14, June 16, 2018.
Justin LaBarge and Rachel Jacobs ’17, Aug. 25, 2018.
Charles Leake ’14 and Heather Lewis, Sept. 1, 2018.
William “Will” Lorenz and Hannah Albin ’17, April 14, 2017.
Dustin Lott and Hannah Rohleder ’17, Oct. 20, 2018.
Jacob Morrow ’18 and Angelica Carlini, June 30, 2018.
Kristopher Neuhauser ’15, ’17 and MacKenzie Albers ’16, Sept. 15, 2018.
Cody Nickell and Brianna “Bri” Karnopp ’18, Aug. 4, 2018.
Colton Palmer ’18 and Victoria Nimtz, Nov. 26, 2016.
Kameron Parker ’12 and Samantha Leitner, Sept. 1, 2018.
Gregory Peterson and Christina Bixenman ’18, Sept. 22, 2018.
Trever Powell ’18 and Janae Price ’18, July 30, 2016.
Vishu Prasad and Jocelyn Devaney ’18, Jan. 8, 2018.
Dustin Quenzer ’10 and Mandy Deines ’17, Dec. 2, 2017.
Matthew Rezac ’18 and Alexa Schindler ’17, July 21, 2018.
Kurt Schneweis and Jennifer Helfrich ’13, Jan. 27, 2018.
Herrick Smith ’17 and Laura Stinebaugh ’15, Sept. 13, 2016.
Austin Stebens ’17 and Darrie Rogers ’17, Aug. 11, 2018.
Quintin Stipe and Taylor Noel ’18, Aug. 11, 2018.
Andrew Taylor ’18 and Emalee Ratliff, June 30, 2018.
Kyle Tormey and Jessica Flake ’17, Oct. 11, 2014.
Jacob Webster and Karel Schulz ’18, Oct. 6, 2018.
Thaddeus Wheeles ’16 and Kiley Dinkel ’17, Aug. 5, 2017.
Jon “Traynor” Whitehead ’17 and Tayla Cannella ’14, Oct. 6, 2018.
Xin Zhang ’18 and Zeqing Ma ’17, May 11, 2014.
Births
2000s
Blake ’09 and Sarah ’11 (Hubbell) Connelly, Spearville, a girl, Anna Grace, July 24, 2018.
Drue ’06 and Kristen ’01 (Fellhoelter) Herl, Hays, a boy, Tyce Ledger, May 8, 2018.
Cody and Karen ’02 (Flax) Marintzer, Hays, a girl, Cecilia Clare, Feb. 19, 2018.
Edward “E.J.” ’03 and Brandy ’02 (Gnad) Ochs, Garden City, a boy, Rynik Dean, Aug. 28, 2017.
Nathan ’09, ’09 and Amanda ’03 (Maxfield) Rohleder, Hays, a boy, Miles Cyrus, Oct. 11, 2017.
Jerome ’09 and Angela (Masetti) Schmeidler, Hays, a girl, Magdalene Ann, Sept 6. 2017.
Shawn and Ashley ’09 (Lawellin) Slaubaugh, Hays, a boy, Kypton Tyler, July 11, 2018.
2010s
Jeff and Andrea ’15 (Bruna) Blumer, Hanover, a boy, Reid Francis, April 25, 2018.
Derrick and Stephanie ’13 (Doyle) Downie, Concordia, a boy, Lincoln Alexander, March 1, 2018.
Logan ’14 and Chelsea (Rupp) Downing, Hays, a girl, Lexi Ann, Sept. 18, 2018.
Dylan ’12, ’12, ’17 and Ashley (Brinkman) Dronberger, Victoria, a boy, Lou Keith, March 4, 2018.
Adam “A.J” and Alisha ’12 (Jackson) Goeckel, Clifton, a girl, Ada Marcella, March 9, 2018.
Ross and Lacey ’10, ’13 (Goebel) Kee, Hays, a boy, William Allen, May 11, 2018.
Kegan and Alicia ’14 (Hammeke) Knight, Hays, a girl, Kollins Joleen, April 10, 2018.
Andrew ’18 and Paige ’18 (Tuttle) Todd, Gove, a boy, Jeremiah James, April 9, 2018.
Geoffrey and Cammie ’15 (Schmidtberger) Whisman, Victoria, a girl, Jayme Jo, Nov. 13, 2017.
Michael and Nicole ’11, ’11 (Rohleder) Windholz, Hays, a girl, Brooklynn Marie, Feb. 23, 2018.
September 2018
Class Notes
1950s
Peter Werth ’59, Woodbridge, Conn., joined the Cingulate Therapeutics Board of Directors.
1960s
Richard “Andy” Anderson ’62, Colorado Springs, Colo., retired as a dentist at Anderson Family Dental after 52 years of practicing dentistry.
Dennis Lee Mitchell ’68, ’69, Alexandria, Va., recently exhibited his collection of works entitled “SMOKE” at the Jerald Melberg Gallery in Charlotte, N.C. Mitchell uses smoke from smudge pots and torches to create unique imagery: smoke drawings on paper that resemble organic forms like large-petaled flowers and spiral shells.
1970s
Mark Eberle ’78, ’83, Hays, biological lab sciences coordinator at FHSU, published the book, Kansas Baseball, 1858-1941, which was placed on the 2018 Kansas Notable Books list.
John Ganser ’76, Sidney, Neb., retired from his position as head wrestling coach and track & field coach at Sidney High School.
Jana (Adams) Hawley ’75, Denton, Texas, was hired as the dean of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism at the University of North Texas.
Gerald McCoy ’76, Mulvane, wrote and published the biography “Fireball: The Tragedy and Triumph of Isaiah Jackson.”
Merle McLaren ’76, Hays, received the 2018 Wild West Festival All American Citizen Award.
1980s
Thomas “Tom” Albers ’88, ’97, Hays, was hired as the principal of Hays Middle School.
Mark Bannister ’85, Boise, Ind., was hired as the interim dean of the Boise State University College of Business.
Troy Damman ’87, Silver Lake, was hired as the superintendent of USD 101.
Elizabeth “Liz” (Young) Jarnigan ’88, Carbondale, Ill., was hired as the senior woman administrator at Southern Illinois University.
Steven “Steve” Rempel ’83, Hutchinson, was promoted to Hutchinson market president at Central Bank and Trust Co.
Elaine (Nowak) Rohleder ’85, Hays, retired as principal of Lincoln Elementary School.
Connie (Sneath) Schmitt ’82, Marquette, was promoted to industry relations and development director by the Kansas State Fair.
Steven “Steve” Sedbrook ’85, ’87, WaKeeney, associate professor of health and human performance at FHSU, was presented the Edmund Shearer Faculty Advisor of the Year Award at the Fall 2018 Convocation.
1990s
Douglas “Doug” Bigge ’96, Stockton, received the Lee Nuser Award for Outstanding Magistrate Judge of 2018.
David Cherry ’95, Buhler, has retired from his position as assistant executive director with the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Christopher “Chris” Hipp ’95, ’96, ’97, Hays, was hired as the special education director of the Hays West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative.
Melissa (Hunsicker) Hunsicker-Walburn ’96, Hays, was chosen to serve as the interim dean of the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sandy (Hammerschmidt) Keller ’90, ’91, Hays, along with her husband, Norman, a former FHSU student, purchased Regeena’s Flowers and have opened a new location at 1013 Main St. in downtown Hays.
Lance Krannawitter ’92, ’06, Hays, was hired as the assistant principal and athletic director of Hays High School.
Kerri (Walt) Lacy ’91, ’00, Hays, was hired as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School.
Suzanne (Pollman) Lane ’98, Topeka, was selected to be the executive vice president and CEO of Kansas Electric Power Cooperative.
Jenny (Hewson) Manry ’99, ’02, Larned, associate professor and chair of the FHSU Nursing Department, was named Faculty Member of the Year at the Fall 2018 Convocation.
Mary (Johansen) Martin ’91, Hays, professor of applied business studies at FHSU, was named FHSU’s 2018 President’s Distinguished Scholar by President Tisa Mason at the Fall 2018 Convocation.
Randall “Randy” Sauer ’90, ’07, Hays, received the 2018 Educational Preschool CD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine for his most recent children’s CD, “Moving to the ABC’s”.
Roger Schieferecke ’95, ’98, Hays, was hired as the assistant dean and director of the Center for Student Success and Professional Studies at Kansas State University.
Gina (Lomax) Smith ’90, Ellis, received the 2017-2018 University of Kansas Field Education Margo Award for Excellence in Field Instruction-Preceptor.
Scott Springston ’92, ’94, Dodge City, was hired as the deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction at USD 443.
Matt Turner ’99, ’03, Dodge City, was selected to be the director of secondary education for Dodge City Public Schools.
Christopher “Chris” Walters ’96, Mission, was hired as the associate football coach at Gardner Edgerton High School.
2000s
Whitney Brown ’03, Hays, was promoted to partner at Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer L.C.
Joshua “Josh” Dechant ’09, ’11, Hays, has published three children’s dinosaur books with the help of his daughter, Marley.
Jamie (Heiman) Dreher ’03, ’03, Hays, was promoted to partner at Brungardt Hower Ward Elliott & Pfeifer, L.C.
Monica (Cook) Dreiling ’00, ’02, Hays, was chosen to be a state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Matthew “Matt” Dunn ’07, Fishers, Ind., was hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.
Jerod Goodale ’04, ’06, Hays, was hired as the head baseball coach at FHSU.
Timothy Graham ’00, Lawrence, was chosen be the interim executive director of InterHab.
Brandon Hines ’04, Hays, was named director of the Hays Public Library.
Jason Johnson ’02, Holcomb, was hired as the principal of Holcomb High School.
Kent Michel ’04, Effingham, was hired as the superintendent of USD 432.
Nathan Reed ’01,’’04, Winfield, was hired as the superintendent of USD 465.
Craig Seibel ’02, Ellis, was promoted to director of technology solutions at Eagle Communications Inc.
Shelly Swayne ’01, Russell, was hired as the interim superintendent of USD 407.
Christina Tippy ’03, Wichita, graduated from residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Wesley Medical Center.
Faye (Saucedo) Wells ’00, Dodge City, was selected to be the principal of Dodge City Middle School.
Tyson Wisinger ’06, ’08, ’08, Salina, graduated from residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Smoky Hill in Salina.
2010s
Jason Ball ’13, ’15, Hays, joined the FHSU Foundation as a director of development.
Gennifer (Gasken) Booth ’14, Junction City, was hired as the assistant principal at Freshman Success Academy.
Karisa (Kaiser) Cowan ’14, Hoisington, was named a co-chair of the 2019 United Way of Central Kansas campaign.
Andrew Dempewolf ’12, ’14, Gorham, was hired as the principal of Simpson Elementary in Russell.
Jordan Echer ’16, Russell, was hired as the head football coach at Russell High School.
James Edelstein ’17, Prescott Valley, Ariz., was honored for 20 years of service by the Prescott Valley Town Council.
David Glynn ’18, Sabetha, was hired as the principal of Sabetha High School.
Madison “Maddie” Holub ’13, Huntington, W. Va., was hired as the pitching coach of the Marshall University softball team.
Amanda (Andrews) Huffman ’’10, Andover, was named a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of accounting by Continental Who’s Who in recognition of her role as Senior Associate at KCoe Isom, LLP.
Laura (Dockens) LaChappelle ’10, Covington, Ga., was named 2018 Georgia History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Kristi (Bissonnette) Martin ’18, Hesston, was appointed to be a nursing professor at Hesston College.
Jacob Patrick ’16, Odessa, Texas, was hired as the assistant director of Student Life at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Aaron Pfeifer ’10, Hays, joined the HaysMed Emergency Department as a full time physician.
William Poland ’14, Ellis, was hired as a veterinarian at Big Creek Veterinarian Services.
Eric Regier ’16, Temple, Texas, was named girls golf coach at Belton High School.
Jennifer (McGonegal) Stoss ’15, ’15, Garden City, was hired as the horticulture agent of the K-State Research and Extension office in Finney County.
Timothy Tarkelly ’14, Chanute, was appointed to serve as the community services coordinator of Options Inc.
In Memoriam
1940s
Erma Lee (Krumrey) Nuss ’47, Salina, July 3, 2018.
1950s
Larry D. Hemphill ’59, ’61, Ponder, Texas, June 23, 2018.
Loyal L. Johnson ’52, ’60, Dodge City, July 8, 2018.
Ruth A. (Biehler) Nilhas ’50, WaKeeney, July 6, 2018.
Vera E. (Mayfield) Thomas ’55, ’67, Mesa, Ariz., June 15, 2018.
1960s
Larry R. Good ’62, Hays, June 23, 2018.
Ramona T. (Ohmes) Kippes ’67, Victoria, June 26, 2018.
Marilyn J. (Slayton) Morrissey ’69, Dighton, June 22, 2018.
Melvin J. “Mel” Pfannenstiel ’65, Hays, July 4, 2018.
Larry T. Pickering ’66, ’67, Pueblo, Colo., June 14, 2018.
Stephen R. “Steve” Stewart ’68, Hampton, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2015.
Sherry J. (Ewing) Stoskopf ’67, Berthold, N.D., June 28, 2018.
Pauline M. (Ringer) Way ’61, Meade, June 13, 2018.
Richard D. “Dick” Westbrook ’66, Salina, Aug. 4, 2018.
1970s
David D. Elmore ’77, Haysville, Aug. 6, 2015.
Cheryl D. (True) Hall ’78, Osborne, Aug. 19, 2018.
Barbara S. Lemaster ’70, Crestview, Fla., Sept. 14, 2017.
Laura M. (Wilkinson) Smith ’71, Eureka, June 16, 2016.
Joseph C. Weber ’70, Rogers, Ark., June 26, 2018.
Shirley K. (Carter) Weeks ’75, ’87, Brownell, June 19, 2018.
1980s
Tony R. Harp ’89, McCracken, July 9, 2018.
Paul R. Levy ’84, Wichita, June 23, 2018.
Steven M. “Steve” Schmidt ’80, Hays, Aug. 20, 2018.
1990s
Richard R. Baker ’94, Sublette, Feb. 18, 2018.
Sue E. Lindsay ’97, Paola, June 20, 2018.
2000s
Steven E. Kingsbury ’06, Dorrance, July 10, 2018.
Melanie A. (Fisher) Nelson ’03, ’05, Plainville, July 15, 2018.
Jeremy D. Portlock ’03, Baldwin City, June 23, 2018.
Holly E. (Dealy) Querubin ’02, Wichita, July 14, 2015.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Vernon D. Eads, Wichita, July 2, 2018.
Marriages
2000s
Charles Fretwell and Dawna McChristian ’09, Dec. 2, 2017.
2010s
Joseph Broz and Haley Ward ’10, Aug 9, 2014.
Mark Cordel ’16 and Alyssa Sharpe ’17, June 16, 2018.
Eli Fabrycky and Angela Larson ’12, July 8, 2017.
Fredrick Goossen and Megan Booth ’12, July 25, 2015.
Kellen Griffin ’17 and Rachel “Quillen” Eichhorn ’17, May 26, 2018.
Zachary Nash ’13 and Bailey Zimmerman ’14, May 26, 2018.
Ryan Quimby ’14 and Madison Mall ’12, ’17, June 23, 2018.
Todd Schley and Margaret Waymire ’14, April 28, 2018.
Births
2000s
Seth ’03 and Danielle (Sedivy) Wurtz, Barnes, a boy, Abel Allen, Feb. 20, 2018.
2010s
Matthew ’10 and Kayla (Wahlmeier) Pfeifer, Hays, a girl, Oakley Jordan, Oct. 3, 2017.
July 2018
Class Notes
1940s
Margaret (Lund) Watson ’44, Wichita, is the oldest female bowler in Kansas according to the Great Plains United States Bowling Congress.
1970s
Donald “Don” Melby ’78, Scandia, retired from his positions of head football coach and industrial arts teacher at Pike Valley High School.
Leland Powers ’70, Gilbert, Ariz., retired from his position as an associate professor with the FHSU Art and Design Department.
Douglas “Doug” Thurman ’74, Hays, joined American State Bank & Trust as the executive vice president chief lending officer of agribusiness.
Philip “Phil” Toepfer ’74, ’91, Hays, retired from the University Controller position at FHSU Administration and Finance.
1980s
Bruce Bardwell ’89, Hays, retired from his position as assistant professor of the FHSU Music and Theatre Department.
Susan (NeuPoth) Cadoret ’86, Topeka, was appointed to be the director of business and community development for the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Melvin Depperschmidt ’82, Topeka, retired from his position as an IT systems analyst at Westar Energy.
Michael “Mike” Drees ’84, Hays, was hired as the university controller for FHSU’s Administration and Finance Department.
Linda (Bunker) Ganstrom ’80, ’86, ’90, Hays, received the Women in Arts award from the Courtney-Spalding chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Stephanie (Casper) Grinage ’85, Indianapolis, Ind., was appointed to be the vice president of Advancement for the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute.
Katherine (Cullen) Homolka ’80, ’00, Holyrood, retired from her position as the P.E. and health teacher at Great Bend High School.
Thomas “Tom” Johansen ’80, ’81, Hays, published the chapter, “A Better Syllabus”, in “The Warren Buffett Shareholder: Stories From Inside the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting.”
Kendall Krug ’83, Hays, was named 2018 Kansas Optometrist of the Year by the Kansas Optometric Association.
James “Jim” Leiker ’84, ’92, Shawnee, professor and chair of the History and Political Science department at Johnson Community College, was interviewed on KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR affiliate, on the teaching of American History. In addition, he appeared on the A&E documentary, “Divided States”, speaking on the subject of race relations in Kansas.
Leslie (Zeldin) Paige ’81, ’87, Bison, was selected to be the president-elect of the National Association of School Psychologists.
Natalie (Wright) Unruh ’85, ’87, Cascade, Colo., retired from her position as an instructor for the FHSU Teacher Education Department.
1990s
Lonnie Brungardt ’95, ’00, Sterling, Colo., was elected to the role of 2018-21 Region 3 Director of the Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals Board of Directors.
Rachel (Unrein) Depenbusch ’98, Hays, was hired as the associate controller at FHSU’s Administration and Finance Department.
Matthew Dierking ’97, Albuquerque, N.M., was promoted to property program administrator at Sandia National Laboratory.
LeRoy Likes ’93, Haysville, received the 2018 Out of Region Personality award from the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards.
Kenton Olliff ’97, ’00, Hays, received the Chamberlain-Rapp Exemplary Leadership Award.
Jennifer Schukar ’96, Lincoln, Neb., donated funds to relocate the Society of 40 Men and 8 Horses Kansas Merci Boxcar.
Anne “Nicole” (Deines) Spray ’96, ’99, Hays, joined First Care Clinic as an APRN.
2000s
Cory Chapman ’04, Port Matilda, Pa., was promoted to associate athletic director for facility and event operations at Penn State.
Brenda (Sparks) Craven ’03, Hays, retired from her position as an English instructor at FHSU.
Jessica (Torluemke) Dennis ’04, ’04, Hays, was promoted to principal at Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball.
Stephanie (Oelke) Irwin ’07, Hays, was named High Plains Mental Health Center Employee of the Month.
Elizabeth (Lord) Mattke ’09, Wakeeney, received a Medical Office Administrator certificate from the Management and Strategy Institute.
Alysia Starkey ’00, Salina, was named interim dean and CEO of the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus.
Erin (Hammer) Torell ’02, ’04, Omaha, Neb., was promoted to rare books and exhibits librarian at the University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Library of Medicine.
2010s
Andrew “Andy” Hammeke ’12, Hays, was ordained a priest.
Christy (Studer) Nemnich ’15, Great Bend, opened Building Blocks Daycare.
Brandon Penny ’13, Brooklyn, N.Y., joined the Saks Fifth Avenue creative team as a graphic designer.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Allen Craven, Hays, retired from his position as an associate professor with the FHSU Art and Design Department.
In Memoriam
1940s
Bernard J. Carsten ’48, Stockton, April 30, 2018.
1950s
Harriette M. (Klenk) Cronn ’51, WaKeeney, May 25, 2018.
Richard L. Diamond ’54, Mankato, June 5, 2018.
Dolores N. (Wills) Fischli ’55, ’59, Logan, June 18, 2018.
Eleanor R. (Ormsbee) Gardner ’51, ’53, Smith Center, Oct. 2, 2013.
Albert R. “Al” Grumbein ’58, Denton, Texas, May 17, 2018.
Harvey H. Horton ’57, ’63, Kendall, Feb. 1, 2018.
Donald E. “Pete” Koerner ’55, ’62, Arvada, Colo., May 21, 2017.
Dwight E. Lippe ’58, Queen Creek, Ariz., March 29, 2018.
Ignatius J. “Ig” Schumacher ’56, Hays, May 16, 2018.
Marvin J. Speier ’55, ’58, Topeka, May 30, 2018.
Katherine L. “Kate” Stewart ’54, Loveland, Colo., May 17, 2018.
Ronald D. “Ron” Temple ’59, Norcatur, April 30, 2018.
Garrett E. Wheaton ’56, McPherson, June 11, 2018.
1960s
Michael J. Brungardt ’60, Baldwin City, May 24, 2018.
Rodrick D. “Rod” Clausen ’65, Salina, April 20, 2018.
Coleta E. (Schafer) Haberman ’64, Great Bend, April 25, 2018.
Johnson C. Hwang ’66, San Jose, Calif., Aug. 3, 2014.
John A. “Jack” Karls ’60, Selden, May 28, 2018.
James A. “Jim” Kepferle ’60, Cody, Wyo., April 30, 2018.
Dale E. Klish ’67, Derby, June 10, 2018.
Albert L. Moser ’63, Brush, Colo., Dec. 14, 2017.
Harold D. Nuss ’62, Russell, May 15, 2018.
Kenneth W. Parks ’60, ’67, Holyrood, May 25, 2018.
Norman J. “Raschi” Pfeifer ’62, Hays, May 25, 2018.
George K. Pope ’64, ’68, Wichita, Dec. 31, 2017.
Bess E. Sellens ’64, ’70, Hoisington, May 2, 2015.
Beverly R. (Greer) Starkey ’60, Edmond, Okla., April 26, 2018.
Randy M. Stauth ’66, Dodge City, April 28, 2018.
Shirley A. Walter ’63, ’70, Salina, Jan. 28, 2017.
Amy E. (Lenz) Winkler ’61, ’79, Dodge City, April 23, 2018.
1970s
Fred D. Atchison Sr. ’72, Manhattan, April 4, 2018.
Darrel E. Barnett ’70, Clayton, March 30, 2018.
Charlotte M. (Arnhold) Caywood ’71, Topeka, May 12, 2018.
Marilyn Y. (Kiener) Gantz ’71, Ness City, June 2, 2018.
Barbara A. Glover ’79, Oakley, Sept. 10, 2017.
Frederick D. Horton ’75, Wichita, Dec. 27, 2016.
Elaine R. (Schwartz) Merrill ’79, ’83, Glasco, March 14, 2017.
Robert F. “Bob” Minneman ’73, Tescott, May 12, 2018.
Patricia A. (Naylor) Pilcher ’73, Augusta, April 1, 2018.
1980s
Robert F. “Bob” Briggs ’83, Copeland, June 1, 2018.
Katherine L. (Guard) Christians ’83, Kathy, Texas, Jan. 21, 2016.
Roy L. Eubank ’86, Oskaloosa, Oct. 6, 2017.
1990s
Sharon L. (Delburn) Anderson ’94, Ellinwood, May 30, 2018.
Krista D. Gagelman ’99, Albert, Nov. 12, 2015.
Evan L. “Lenny” Jones ’94, Lindsborg, April 26, 2018.
Kathleen K. “Kathy” (Gallatin) Ukele ’96, Hays, May 26, 2018.
2000s
Matthew M. Schoshke ’05, Tescott, Aug. 12, 2017.
2010s
Ronnie Hill ’16, Magnolia, Ark., June 28, 2017.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Wayne J. Gabel, Hays, June 14, 2018.
Vera L. Kruse, Plainville, May 13, 2018.
V Jeanne “Jeanie” (Morrow) Siler, Prairie Village, May 11, 2018.
Marriages
2000s
Chuck Loader and Kelsey Krier ’03, April 29, 2017.
Justin Randa ’07 and Hillary Penrod ’08, ’11, April 28, 2018.
Cody Zeman and Jenna Salem ’08, May 19, 2018.
2010s
Kelly Brady and Victoria Kramer ’15, May 12, 2018.
Gregory “Allan” Carrick and Dorcianna Cortez ’16, Sept. 24, 2016.
Derek Champlin and Lacey Brownell ’13, ’15, April 16, 2016.
Adley Davis ’17 and Carly Schmale ’15, June 2, 2018.
Drew Erkenbrack ’16 and Emily Brown ’17, June 10, 2017.
Daniel Gottschalk and Bailey Hensley ’17, May 5, 2018.
Keith Hargraves and Bridget Brown ’10, Jan. 14, 2018.
Nick Hoffmann ’16 and Jera Gales ’16, ’16, April 28, 2018.
Darrick Ihrig and Valerie Harris ’12, April 7, 2018.
Joseph Kingry-Staton and Megan Quinley ’14, May 5, 2018.
Brad Lunsford and Stacey Davies ’11, April 22, 2017.
Victor Melo and Kimber Weiser ’14, Dec. 16, 2017.
Nick Midkiff and Michaela Fink ’15, Jan. 5, 2018.
Brice Moore and Drina Mohlman ’12, March 18, 2017.
Jeffrey Seim ’13, ’15 and Samantha Pounds ’16, June 9, 2018.
Logan Simonson ’14 and Karly Watson, June 9, 2018.
Austin Zerr ’14 and Jessi Fletcher ’14, May 14, 2016.
Births
1990s
Todd and Rhonda ’ 97 (Weiser) Gardner, Colby, a boy, Josiah Franklin, April 2, 2018.
2000s
Matthew and Teal ’04, ’05 (Landon) Sander, Gorham, a girl, Kelty Rose, Oct. 10, 2017.
2010s
Joshua ’11, ’16 and BreAnna ’13 (Nemechek) Cech, Colby, a girl, Adeline Elizabeth, March 30, 2018.
Kyle ’12 and Christy ’15 (Studer) Nemnich, Great Bend, a girl, Claire Rose, Sept. 12, 2017.
Cody ’13 and Katie ’13, ’13, ’15 (Carmichael) Rehmer, Colby, a girl, Kaelynn Rene, Feb. 27, 2018.
Drew and Kaylee ’15 (Schmeidler) Wilkens, Hays, a boy, Jude Charles, April 6, 2018.
May 2018
Class Notes
1960s
Martin “Marty” Myers ’68, Russell, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Russell Chamber of Commerce.
1970s
Melinda (McNaught) Hitz ’79, Garden City, was chosen to be a 2018 inductee of the Garden City High School Hall of Fame.
Steve Rome ’75, Hugoton, was re-elected to serve as District Three commissioner for the Kansas Corn Commission.
Ronald “Ron” Suppes ’72, ’75, Dighton, was re-elected to serve as District Two commissioner for the Kansas Wheat Commission.
1980s
Craig Fletchall ’85, Great Bend, head men’s basketball coach of Barton Community College, coached his first game in the NJCAA tournament.
Alan Gumm ’86, Mount Pleasant, Mich., was presented the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who.
Greg Rahe ’84, Emporia, received the Hod Humiston Award from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.
Elaine (Nowak) Rohleder ’85, Hays, was honored as the National Distinguished Principal for District 5 of the Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals.
Kevin Royer ’88, Plainville, was named president and general manager of Midland Marketing Coop Inc.
1990s
Michele Brungardt ’91, ’06, Hays, was recognized as the Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Gregg Calhoon ’91, Annapolis, Md., was named assistant athletic director for sports medicine at the United States Naval Academy.
Rodney “Rod” Clause ’98, Gering, Neb., opened a studio gallery in Scottsbluff, Neb. called Der Topher.
Denise Froelich ’99, Hays, was hired as the mail center assistant at FHSU.
Suzanne (Pollman) Lane ’98, Topeka, was selected to be one of the 40 members in the 2018 Leadership Kansas Class for the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Tera (Delzeit) Pflaum ’99, ’04, Hays, was named Hays Post Teacher of the Month.
Gina (Littrell) Riedel ’92, Gorham, was selected to be one of the 40 members in the 2018 Leadership Kansas Class for the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Bryan Wilson ’97, Wichita, principal of Dunlap Transition Campus, spoke at FHSU about career planning for students with special needs.
2000s
Jessica (Torluemke) Dennis ’04, ’04, Hays, was elected to serve as firm principal of Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered.
Christopher “Chris” Gannon ’06, Bennington, Neb., was hired as head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country team at Creighton University.
Mary (Kelly) Lederhos ’08, Sterling, Colo., was presented the Honorary Award by Northeastern Junior College.
Lesley Schmidt ’08, Park City, was elected to the Agri-Business Council of the Wichita Executive Board.
Stacey (Gould) Smith ’00, ’00, Hays, was selected to be one of the 40 members in the 2018 Leadership Kansas Class for the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Karryn (Kounelias) Unruh-Salonen ’07, Modesto, Calif., was appointed chief clinical officer of Community Hospice.
2010s
Kaid Baumann ’13, Kensington, owner of Lost Creek Supply, was honored by the Kansas SBDC with a 2018 Emerging Business of the Year Award.
Zachary “Zach” Binder ’16, Hays, earned his Certified Public Accountant designation.
Clayton Bledsoe ’13, ’15, Osawatomie, was appointed to serve as the interim superintendent of Osawatomie State Hospital.
Jordan Dodge ’15, ’15, Strasburg, Colo., was hired as the wide receiver coach for the Colorado Mesa University football team.
Gretchen (Thyfault) Kirk ’12, Spokane, Wash., was accepted to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program.
Lisa (Whitacre) Larson ’11, Salina, was hired as the first assistant dean of academic affairs at the new University of Kansas School of Nursing campus in Salina.
Garrett Love ’14, Montezuma, received the Graduate of the Last Decade Award from Washburn University.
Christina (Leaming) McDonald ’16, Wichita, was promoted to undersheriff at the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office.
Ross Montgomery ’12, Superior, Neb., was accepted into the Nebraska Water Leaders Academy.
Michael Russell ’15, ’15, Maize, was honored with the Making IT Happen Award for his contributions to the successful integration of technology in education.
Kylie (Simpson) Sander ’11, Hays, is a co-owner of Post Rock Pet Boarding, a new facility that will offer boarding services for dogs and cats that will opening in the spring of 2018.
In Memoriam
1940s
Lorene S. (Sproul) Anderson ’44, Lakewood, Colo., March 22, 2018.
Winton L. Crown ’49, ’50, Wichita, July 30, 2017.
Gwendolyn D. (Dellett) Mitchell ’42, Albuquerque, N.M., March 23, 2018.
Elizabeth M. “May” Rosel ’47, Ulysses, Sept. 8, 2017.
1950s
Raymond Baus ’53, Wichita, Oct. 31, 2013.
Benjamin H. “Ben” Boxum ’54, Lynden, Wash., March 3, 2014.
Charles D. “Charlie” Bray ’59, ’68, Claremore, Okla., March 22, 2018.
John G. Brooks ’57, Leawood, Jan. 7, 2018.
Charles F. Clayton ’57, Norman, Okla., Sept. 1, 2013.
Glenda C. (Unruh) Franklin ’58, Hesston, May 19, 2016.
Glenn L. Hackerott ’59, Wichita, Feb. 26, 2018.
Dale M. Hearon ’50, Wichita, March 23, 2016.
John F. “Franklin” Heer ’57, Hastings, Mich., March 25, 2015.
Janis A. (Zieber) Jelinek ’55, Harlingen, Texas, Feb. 26, 2018.
Nancy J. (Brinkman) Mayberry ’58, Hutchinson, Jan. 22, 2017.
Alyce J. (Barstow) Morgan ’51, Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 12, 2013.
James B. “Jim” Nebergall ’55, Saint George, Utah, Oct. 23, 2015.
Calvin G. Singleton ’55, Hutchinson, April 4, 2018.
Anthony F. “Tony” Temaat ’58, Hutchinson, July 11, 2015.
Joene F. (Harris) Wright ’59, Jefferson City, Mo., June 15, 2016.
1960s
Dixie L. Barb ’60, Topeka, Aug. 13, 2017.
James F. Birdsell ’65, ’67, Smithville, Mo., Jan. 8, 2016.
Philip E. Brown ’61, ’66, Baldwin City, March 7, 2018.
Preston E. Brown ’60, Ranson, W. Va., Jan. 4, 2015.
Ronald E. “Ron” Colglazier ’67, Russell, Feb. 28, 2018.
Karla S. (Schoenberger) Denny ’69, ’77, Frisco, Texas, Oct. 16, 2017.
Mary V. “Verlee” (Reist) Frantz ’63, Derby, Sept. 21, 2017.
James C. Green ’60, Mountain Home, Ark., Dec. 31, 2017.
Eldon M. Lauxman ’64, Colorado Springs, Colo., March 27, 2016.
Kenneth T. Lewis ’63, Red Cloud, Neb., March 12, 2016.
Raymond L. “Leroy” Moore ’61, Ozawkie, Aug. 15, 2014.
Mary S. “Sue” Nelson ’66, Mulvane, May 9, 2017.
Floyd E. Nighswonger ’63, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Sept. 29, 2017.
Lola M. (Reece) Romine ’68, Garden City, July 22, 2016.
John R. Rose ’63, La Crosse, March 23, 2018.
Donna M. (Wagy) Shull ’63, Colby, May 29, 2017.
Paul E. Spacil ’69, Wichita, Jan. 27, 2017.
Gale H. Thaete ’65, Muskogee, Okla., May 14, 2016.
Dennis D. Thompson ’68, Eugene, Ore., Feb. 23, 2017.
Sue S. (Kimura) Tomasu ’60, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 20, 2017.
George L. Wendell ’65, Garden Plain, July 4, 2013.
1970s
Wanda L. (Moore) Fulwider ’73, Brewster, Sept. 14, 2016.
Ray A. Hansen ’74, ’81, Colby, April 23, 2016.
Henry L. “Hank” Hartman ’74, Hays, April 11, 2018.
Mildred A. (Boyer) Hladek ’71, WaKeeney, April 6, 2018.
Freda R. (Queen) Hunt ’78, Deland, Fla., March 29, 2018.
Helen G. “Gail” (Conner) Keady ’77, Goddard, May 7, 2017.
Esther E. “Elizabeth” (Auchard) McReynolds ’71, Stockton, March 15, 2018.
Billie M. (Poulignot) Meints ’70, Edmond, Okla., June 18, 2015.
Carl R. Miller ’71, Oklahoma City, Okla., Jan. 27, 2018.
Clarence C. “Conrad” Miller ’73, Warrington, Pa., Feb. 24, 2018.
Vernon W. Newman ’70, Cleo Springs, Okla., Aug. 13, 2017.
Robert N. “Bob” Robins ’70, Wichita, Dec. 25, 2017.
Jerald A. “Jerry” Ross ’73, Russell, April 12, 2018.
Jeff J. Schoonover ’74, Ulysses, April 8, 2018.
Marguerite C. (Colley) Stout ’72, Hays, March 9, 2018.
Charles E. Vachal ’70, Lindsborg, April 8, 2018.
Gary L. White ’73, ’74, Burlingame, March 20, 2018.
Roger T. “Tim” Zielke ’70, Casper, Wyo., Feb. 26, 2016.
1980s
Patricia A. (Willis) Bejot ’86, Wakefield, Neb., Oct. 25, 2017.
Esther F. (Harkleroad) Corzatt ’88, Hays, April 1, 2018.
Rosemary (Fair) Mock ’81, Colorado Springs, Colo., March 20, 2018.
Kelly R. (Deiter) Riemann ’86, Lake Ozarks, Mo., March 6, 2018.
1990s
Darren E. Dreher ’90, Wichita, April 19, 2018.
Rhonda S. (Hunt) Johnston ’96, Duncan, Okla., Nov. 28, 2016.
Michael S. “Mike” Schmidt ’95, Topeka, March 12, 2018.
Jeannine A. (Latham) Younger ’91, Hays, April 18, 2018.
2000s
Justin J. “J.J.” Deges ’00, Chapman, March 11, 2018.
Linda S. (Butler) Fetters ’00, Manhattan, Nov. 18, 2015.
Shawn W. Robb ’02, ’05, Wichita, March 29, 2018.
2010s
Terri L. Pratt ’10, Gorham, March 15, 2018.
Amy M. (Cairns) Russell ’16, Natoma, Feb. 3, 2016.
Kyle M. Wilson ’13, Manhattan, July 29, 2016.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Rae Ellen D. “Rae” (Strecker) Smith Pfeifer, Olathe, April 1, 2018.
Marriages
1970s
Fred Johnson ’71 and Laurie Johnson, Jan. 4, 2014.
2000s
Christopher Donelan and Chelsey Schissler ’08, Nov. 11, 2016.
Jacob Hardman ’13 and Randi Haun ’07, Feb. 16, 2018.
J.J. Widener and Alexandria Musgrove ’09, ’15, March 25, 2016.
2010s
Tyler Dandurand and Kiara Sharp ’17, April 14, 2018.
Anderson Dugazon ’12 and Camia Dugazon, April 23, 2016.
David Hanks and Cassie Schmidtberger ’12, Feb. 10, 2018.
Eric Rucker ’17 and Shaylyn Glassman ’16, July 8th, 2017.
Michael Thompson ’17 and Katie Herkelman ’17, July 30, 2016.
Josh Vasquez and Desiree Hoetmer ’17, March 3, 2018.
Births
2000s
Caleb ’08 and Gayle (Wilson) Mahin, Formoso, a girl, Hazel Grace, Sept. 5, 2017.
Ernest ’07 and Ann ’07 (Brungardt) Pfeifer, Hays, a girl, Olivia Marie, Oct. 21, 2017.
Jeremy ’08 and Michelle ’12 (Kaus) Quint, Colby, twin girls, Presley Joyce and Paisley DiAnn, Nov. 9, 2017.
Cole ’08 and Regan ’13 (Ochs) Reif, Great Bend, a boy, Fitz Cole, Nov. 16, 2017.
Andrew and Kimberly ’05 (Rohr) Sramek, Colby, a girl, Alexa Jaye, Nov. 16, 2017.
Chas ’03 and Jennifer (Ginn) Thompson, Hays, a boy, Oz Henley, Jan. 1, 2018.
Brady Weigel and Kristina Snow ’09, Hays, a boy, Levi Joseph, Aug. 23, 2017.
Shawn ’10, ’10 and Amber ’09 (Stoecklein) Zimmerman, Hays, a girl, Aubrey Jean, Oct. 20, 2017.
2010s
James and Shayna ’15 (Winkel) Deverman, Concordia, a girl, Tinley Marie, Feb. 21, 2018.
Brian ’11 and Gena ’11, ’15 (Myers) Feldt, Hays, a boy, Grayson William, Aug. 3, 2017.
Timothy ’16 and Molly ’15 (Gruenbacher) Jordan, Glen Elder, a girl, Allison Ann, Feb. 2, 2018.
Brian ’12 and Allison ’12, ’15 (Groff) Kitchen, Hays, a boy, Bentley James, Sept. 15, 2017.
Jake and Morgan ’16 (Gonzales) Klassen, Newton, a boy, Barrett Michel, Nov. 25, 2017.
Nathan ’10 and Casey ’10, ’11, ’12 (Schmidt) Wendel, Chapman, twin boys, Tyler Michael and Clayton Sean, Sept. 12, 2017.
Kyle ’12 and Sara (Dreiling) Zimmerman, Schoenchen, a girl, Ellie Jean, Sept. 18, 2017.
March 2018
Class Notes
1960s
John Krieghbaum ’68, Rockwall, Texas, has been chosen to be the president and CEO of Bison State Bank in Kansas.
1970s
Jeffery Curtis ’77, Hays, returned to DeBakey Heart Clinic at Hays Medical Center as a doctor and the director of cardiology services.
Pearl (Mason) Halsey ’77, Newport, Ore., retired from nursing after 10 years of employment with Samaritan North Lincoln Wound Ostomy Outpatient Clinic.
Kenneth “Ken” Jacobs ’73, Hays, has retired from his position as director for maintenance and construction at FHSU after more than 22 years of service.
Steve Paul ’77, Hays, along with co-owner Robert “Bob” Wertenberger of Paul-Wertenberger Construction received the James Motor Co. Small Business Achievement Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
Neal Schmeidler ’70, Springfield, Va., provided the opening keynote address at the 6th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Robert “Bob” Wertenberger ’77, Hays, along with co-owner Steve Paul of Paul-Wertenberger Construction received the James Motor Co. Small Business Achievement Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
1980s
Troy Brown ’88, Hays, was hired as the director of Dodge City Parks and Recreation.
Mary Crabtree ’83, Wooster, Ohio, earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. Her dissertation was called “The Examination of a Good Teacher: More than Student Test Scores”.
Michael “Mike” Downey ’82, Scottsbluff, Neb., was presented the Trailblazer Award by the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce for being an outstanding business leader.
Jay Herkelman ’89, Coffeyville, was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame for his success as a coach.
Lori (Broetzmann) Hertel ’82, ’89, Hays, was hired as a therapist at Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting.
Thomas “Tom” Johansen ’80, ’81, wrote an essay that was selected for publication in the upcoming book, “The Warren Buffet Shareholder: Stories from the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting”.
Rebecca (Huser) Kahler ’89, Kansas City, Mo., was presented in the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare publication. She was also chosen to be a part of the International Nurses Association.
Mark Tallman ’85, Topeka, was presented the KSHSAA Governor’s Award by the Kansas State High School Activity Association.
Anne (Kisner) Zimmerman ’89, Hays, was promoted to assistant vice president at First Kansas Bank.
1990s
Shanna (Robben) Dinkel ’98, Victoria, received the Aflac-Jody Hipp Business Woman of the Year Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
Myron Erbert ’95, Hays, was hired as a real estate agent with Re/max.
Todd Herman ’93, Kansas City, Mo., was promoted to associate and assistant vice president of TranSystems.
Kevin Myers ’93, San Antonio, Texas, was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the US Army.
Donald “Don” Scheibler ’96, Hays, received the Nex-Tech Citizen of the Year Award from the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Toews ’95, Tifton, Ga., is a tenured professor and co-director at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia.
Treg Vyzourek ’96, ’96, North Platte, Neb., was named CEO of Brodstone Memorial Hospital.
2000s
Brandie Bieker ’02, ’07, Hays, was hired as a therapist at Serenity Psychological Services and Consulting.
Whitney Brown ’03, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team.
Brad Dickson ’09, ’10, ’14, Hays, was elected to the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
Shannon (Cline) Holmberg ’01, Hutchinson, was promoted to vice president and trust counsel of Personal Trust Services at First National Bank.
Chelsey (Gillogy) Ladd ’08, ’08, Hays, was elected to the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
Kayla (Martin) Lonnon ’04, ’06, ’12, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team.
Staci (Coulson) Moore ’03, Hays, was hired as an accounting specialist with FHSU Student Fiscal Services.
Dominic Pianalto ’05, Hays, joined AgVenture Pinnacle-NE as a yield specialist.
Cole Reif ’08, Great Bend, was selected as one of the 2018 Oscar Stauffer Award recipients by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Anthony “AJ” Thomas ’04, ’06, Hays, was named CEO of Rooks County Health Center.
Joshua “Josh” Todd ’04, Mesa, Ariz., was named president and executive director of Omaha Sports Commission.
Sarah (Lang) Wasinger ’06, Hays, was elected as the chair of the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council. She was also elected to the Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team.
Jason Williby ’07, Hays, FHSU Foundation president/CEO, passed the Certified Fund Raising Executive International exam.
2010s
Tamara “Tammi” Biddle ’17, Randolph, Wis., was hired as the director of Responsive Solutions, Inc.
Richard Billinger ’13, Goodland, was elected chairman of the Joint Committee on Building Construction in the State of Kansas Senate.
Schuyler Coates ’10, Hays, was elected to the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council and the Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team.
Mendi (Egging) Cotter ’12, Wichita, was hired as the director of communications at St. Paul Catholic Student Center.
Katie (Harding) Dorzweiler ’10, Hays, was hired as the digital marketing coordinator at Eagle Communications.
Ulises Gonzalez ’17, ’17, Wichita, was hired as the program coordinator of Young Professionals of Wichita.
Tyler Hallagin ’12, Hays, was elected to the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
Noelle Husmann ’15, Hays, was elected to the secretary position of the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
Jenna Maas ’16, ’17, Frankfort, passed all parts of the Uniform CPA examination.
James Robben ’13, Hays, was elected to the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
Cody Scheck ’15, ’17, Hays, received his Certified Public Accountant License.
Brittney Squire ’17, Hays, joined the Hays Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team.
Zachery “Zach” Woolf ’13, Hays, was elected to the Hays Area Young Professionals Advisory Council.
James Younger ’14, Hays, was named property manager of Big Creek Crossing Mall by DP Management.
In Memoriam
1940s
Lorna E. “Eileen” Broberg ’44, Lincoln, Dec. 1, 2017.
Nelson L. Hartman ’49, ’57, Fort Collins, Colo., Feb. 15, 2018.
Mary A. (Wiesner) Rae ’42, Sun City, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2016.
1950s
Lawrence L. Dudrey ’58, ’64, Emporia, Jan. 27, 2018.
Janis R. (Mountain) Hoffman ’57, Grand Prairie, Texas, Dec. 18, 2017.
Harold L. Johnson ’58, Topeka, Jan. 21, 2018.
Clarence L. “Mac” McDaniel ’50, El Cajon, Calif., Dec. 15, 2017.
Kendall K. Norman ’59, Burdett, Sept. 7, 2017.
Erik H. Olsen ’57, Hyde Park, Vt., Dec. 21, 2017.
Allen F. “Al” Werth ’56, Louisville, Ky., June 21, 2017.
1960s
David D. Ankle ’61, ’63, Feb. 21, 2017.
Thomas J. “Tom” Baumrucker ’64, ’70, ’71, ’72, Hays, Dec. 12, 2017.
LeRoy J. Berens ’63, Garland, Texas, Jan. 26, 2018.
Carolyn P. (DeVore) Crotts ’61, Cimarron, Jan. 1, 2018.
Gary C. Dean ’63, Marana, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2017.
Leslie W. “Les” Gould ’67, Mulvane, Oct. 30, 2013.
Mary J. (Fort) Hamill ’62, Lawrence, Feb. 7, 2018.
Marie L. (Van Loenen) Hogan ’68, ’72, Lincolnshire, Ill., Jan. 9, 2018.
Eugene D. “Gene” Hotz ’60, Hays, Jan. 10, 2018.
Ruby G. (Glodfelty) Jackson ’67, Stockton, Jan. 1, 2018.
Cheryl A. (Cain) Merrick ’66, ’66, San Francisco, Calif., Dec. 27, 2017.
Vernon L. Moore ’64, Inman, Nov. 16, 2017.
Robert E. “Bob” Nicholas ’69, Victoria, Jan. 24, 2018.
Paul A. Schlegel ’63, Gunnison, Colo., Aug. 14, 2017.
Arabelle (Moore) Wade ’64, Benton, Ark., March 10, 2015.
1970s
Brenda J. (Painter) Ascher ’77, Lindsborg, Jan. 19, 2018.
Phyllis J. (Handlen) Bloss ’74, Hays, Feb. 7, 2018.
John W. Godfrey ’75, Lyons, Jan. 5, 2018.
Dennis G. Kirchmann ’70, Cloverdale, Ind., Dec. 31, 2017.
Oliver N. Krannawitter ’70, ’90, Hoxie, Jan. 12, 2018.
Joseph C. Kuo ’72, Pico Rivera, Calif., Nov. 20, 2017.
Gregory S. “Greg” Long ’76, Hutchinson, Jan. 1, 2018.
Lynn Schriock ’75, Dighton, Dec. 24, 2017.
Alvin F. Smith ’70, Prairie View, Jan. 19, 2018.
1980s
Christine E. “Chris” (Allen) Chalender ’82, Manhattan, Dec. 21, 2017.
Susan M. (Kuhn) Davis ’89, Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 28, 2017.
Virginia S. “Ginger” (Nelson) Fabrizius ’89, Ogallah, Feb. 22, 2018.
Todd W. Good ’86, Montezuma, Dec. 11, 2017.
Marla L. (Berger) Holmes ’80, ’82, Hanston, Nov. 26, 2013.
Betty J. (Walters) Keenan ’85, Lake Charles, La., Jan. 18, 2018.
Jeanine M. (Bunge) Laughlin ’80, Lenexa, Dec. 8, 2017.
Mary L. (Shaver) Matzke ’88, Ellis, Dec. 25, 2017.
Teresa M. (Van Allen) Rincon ’89, Topeka, Jan. 2, 2018.
Robert C. Wall ’81, Manhattan, Jan. 20, 2018.
1990s
Andria L. (McNames) Cooper ’98, Wayne, Neb., Feb. 5, 2018.
Michael L. Jones ’94, ’96, Hays, Jan. 14, 2018.
Rita E. (Minium) McDaneld ’92, Osborne, Dec. 2, 2017.
Susan D. (McDonald) Mishler ’91, ’04, Ransom, Jan. 26, 2018.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Raymond D. “Dale” Dick, Eau Claire, Wis., Jan. 11, 2018.
Marietta (Herklotz) Quint, Hays, Jan. 28, 2018.
Raymond E. “Ray” Youmans, Hutchinson, Jan. 17, 2018.
Marriages
2000s
Derick Perry ’09, ’16 and Alicia Finney ’17, June 26, 2015.
J.J. Widener and Alexandria Musgrove ’09, ’15, March 25, 2016.
2010s
Phillip Barr ’17 and Tammy Williams ’14, June 22, 2013.
Garrett Becker and Kari Karst ’17, Oct. 21 2017.
Collin Berkley and Katie Girard ’17, July 15, 2017.
Chandler Berning and Stephanie Snell ’15, Sept. 19, 2015.
Chance Bowker and Morgan Wise ’16, Sept. 26, 2015.
Jerrad Brantley and Kellsi Bacon ’17, April 26, 2016.
Wesley Broyles and Taylor Marrs ’16, March 15, 2016.
Brian Burchfiel and Alison Elsasser ’16, Sept. 10, 2016.
Kenneth Cole and Tai Nittler ’17, June 24, 2017.
Jason Cotter and Mendi Egging ’12, July 23, 2016.
Mark Dale and Bonnie Jackson ’17, Dec. 6, 2014.
James Eck and Cassidy Pascal ’17, June 11, 2016.
Jonathon Feik and Brooke Hyman ’16, Oct. 15, 2016.
Vincent Hamilton and Sarah Johnson ’12, ’16, Aug. 7, 2015.
Jeremy Hughes ’12 and Brittany Deeson ’13, ’17, April 13, 2013.
Cody Janitscheck and Hope James ’17, Aug. 19, 2017.
Matthew Kelly and Julie Prosser ’17, May 20, 2017.
Drew Kirk ’13 and Gretchen Thyfault ’12, May 12, 2014.
Michael Kitch and Danica Hellner ’17, Aug. 30, 2014.
Daniel Knoll and Samantha Brown ’17, May 28, 2016.
Joshua Ledbetter and Sarah Chaney ’17, Oct. 10, 2015.
Matthew Lenz ’17 and Meagan Lenz, Nov. 21, 2015.
Alexander Maldonado and Seema Sharma ’17, Jan. 14, 2014.
Adam Marcotte and Chelsea Wheeler ’17, ’17, June 11, 2016.
Brady Maska ’17 and Courtney Hageman ’15, ’16, Sept. 5, 2015.
Steve Schillereff and Rachael Engelsman ’14, April 14, 2017.
Mark Strickland ’17 and Brenda Capilla, June 10, 2017.
Tanner Tempel ’17 and Whitney Swender ’15, ’17, June 24, 2017.
Joshua Thomas ’17 and Kultida Thomas, Oct. 10, 2015.
Wesley Tillitson and Linda Kahle ’16, March 18, 2017.
Tyler Trujillo and Sarah Neeland ’15, Dec. 30, 2017.
Adam VanDonge and Kasie VanDonge ’17, Sept. 24, 2016.
Kyle Zerr and Jamie Sproul ’15, Sept. 3, 2016.
Bryant Zimmerman and Kylie Welch ’17, Sept. 17, 2016.
January 2018
Class Notes
1960s
Paul “Ernie” Claudel ’69, ’74, Olathe, was elected for a second term to the KPERS Board of Trustees, representing KPERS School.
Edward “Ed” Hund ’67, Wichita, was presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who.
1970s
David Bossemeyer ’76, ’83, Wichita, was hired as the economic development director of the City of West Plains.
Jeffrey Curtis ’77, Hays, received the Trailblazer Award from the Kansas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology in recognition of his pioneering efforts in clinical cardiology in the state of Kansas.
Carolyn (Gassner) Insley ’70, ’73, ’77, Hays was recognized by FHSU for 25 years of service.
Curtis ’79 and Renee Longpine, Hays, gifted the Fort Hays State University Journey Campaign $100,000.
Jolene Niernberger ’72, ’75, Ellis, was honored by FHSU for 40 years of service.
Jane Rajewski ’75, ’77, Hays, was given an award by FHSU for 40 years of service.
Frank Seitz ’79, Derby, has retired from his position as the Derby Recreation Commission superintendent.
Gordon Sherman ’73, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 20 years of service.
1980s
Donna (Herrman) Augustine ’82, Hays, was acknowledged by FHSU for 30 years of service.
Mark Bannister ’85, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 30 years of service in the state of Kansas and 25 years of service at the university.
Joyce Dechant ’85, ’11, Hays, was given an award by FHSU for 20 years of service.
James “Jim” Denning ’80, Overland Park, was one of the nine national public officials to be recognized as a 2017 Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine.
Beverly (Hogan) Gross ’87, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 30 years of service.
Jayne (Costigan) Inlow ’88, Hays, was named a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International.
Thomas Johansen ’80, ’81, Hays, was presented an award by FHSU for 25 years of service.
John Kaba ’85, ’87, Hays, was acknowledged by FHSU for 30 years of service.
Linda (Leiker) Kepka ’85, ’92, Dorrance, was recognized by FHSU for 30 years of service.
Dean Kranzler ’83, Salina, was distinguished by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Mark Orth ’86, Hays, was presented an award by FHSU for 20 years of service.
DeBra (Wolf) Prideaux ’86, ’92, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 25 years of service.
Jeffrey Sadler ’85, Hays, received the FHSU Fall 2017 Service Award.
Kim Stewart ’81, ’88, Hays, was presented with the Werth College of Science Technology, & Mathematics Outstanding Scholarly Activity award as well as a 20 year service award by FHSU.
Mari (Griffin) Tucker ’86, ’87, Topeka, was a co-presenter at the 2017 Mentoring Conference hosted by the University of New Mexico and a co-author of “Classroom to Community (C2C): An Opportunity to Join Action”, a peer-reviewed article in the Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching.
Natalie (Wright) Unruh ’85, ’97, Woodland Park, Colo., was presented an award by FHSU for 30 years of service.
Mitchell “Mitch” Weber ’81, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 30 years of service.
John Zody ’81, ’83, Ellis, received an award from FHSU for 30 years of service.
1990s
Carla (Carlson) Barber ’93, ’94, McPherson, published a fantasy fiction novel called “Brennem Wild”.
Kevin Berens ’93, Saint Francis, was reappointed as the chief judge of the 15th Judicial District by the Kansas Supreme Court.
Jeffrey Brull ’99, ’07, Hays, was named a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International.
Jodi (Mader) DiOrio ’99, Sterling, Colo., was promoted to assistant vice president and branch operations manager at the Bank of Colorado.
Patricia Duffey ’97, LaCrosse, was recognized by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Anthony Finlay ’97, Hutchinson, was selected to be in the Advocacy Fellowship Class of 2018.
David Fitzhugh ’97, Hays, was distinguished by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Anthony Gabel ’93, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Lisa (Dinkel) Karlin ’90, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 25 years of service.
Jenny (Hewson) Manry ’99, ’02, Larned, received the Research/Scholarly Activity award from FHSU.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Maxwell ’90, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 25 years of service.
Michael Muench ’91, Hays, was presented an award by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Mark Pahls ’95, ’97, ’09, Gardner, was recognized for 10 years of service by FHSU.
Amanda (Billinger) Ricke ’97, Hays, was acknowledged by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Mary Ridgway ’99, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 25 years of service.
Curtis Schmidt ’99, ’04, Hays, was distinguished by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Duane Shepherd ’94, Victoria, was presented an award by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Kevin Splichal ’95, ’04, ’12, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Brenda (Augustine) Urban ’93, ’00, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.
2000s
Heidi (Brandenburg) Albin ’09, ’13, Keschi, received the Milken Educator Award.
Deborah (Huser) Allen ’09, Hays, was presented an award by FHSU for 25 years of service.
Monica (Cook) Dreiling ’00, ’02, Hays, achieved the highest credential available to American educators as a National Board Certified Teacher through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Kathryn (Mayes) Erk ’05, ’13, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Justin Greenleaf ’03, ’03, ’05, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Jessica (Peters) Heronemus ’05, ’07, Hays, was given an award by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Jacque (Windholz) Jacobs ’03, ’05, Gorham, was honored by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Marnie (Lovera) Kohl ’02, Ellis, was presented an award by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Christopher “Chris” Steffens ’04, Lincoln, Neb., was promoted to motorcycle segment manager by Lincoln Industries.
Deborah (Langdon) Storer ’04, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 20 years of service.
Lacey Wegner ’06, ’09, Hays, was distinguished by FHSU for 10 years of service.
2010s
Malinda Berglund ’10, Athens, W. Va., was promoted to serve as the Senior Woman Administrator for the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
Jesus Condo ’17, Pierceville, has been named the District Six safety specialist for the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Kindra Degenhardt ’10, ’10, ’14, Derby, was hired as an HR assistant at LK Architecture.
Julie (Danielson) Kelly ’11, Riverside, Calif., was ordained as a minister and started her pastorate at Hope Lutheran Church as a solo pastor.
Luke Mahin ’10, Courtland, was named partner at JenRus Freelance Marketing.
Kristi Mills ’16, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.
Megan Scott ’15, Batesville, Ark., was hired as the director of career services at Ozarka College.
Friends
Edward Hammond, Hays, was honored by FHSU for 30 years of service.
Mehran Shahidi, Hays, was recognized by FHSU for 10 years of service.
In Memoriam
1940s
Mary L. (Hickey) Ehrhard ’43, Lakewood, Colo., July 29, 2015.
1950s
Lawrence I. “Larry” Alexa ’50, Mill City, Ore., Jan. 9, 2016.
Harlan L. Berland ’59, ’59, Olathe, Dec. 5, 2017.
William C. “Bill” Bolan ’50, Plains, Sept. 21, 2017.
Donald F. Crowell ’57, Westminister, Colo., Jan. 2, 2014.
Merlin D. Grimes ’56, Great Bend, Nov. 17, 2017.
Robert J. “Bob” Higgins ’58, Salina, March 24, 2015.
Eldon L. Laidig ’54, Arvada, Colo., Nov. 18, 2017.
Vivian D. (Acheson) Morris ’54, Cape Girardeau, Mo., June 1, 2014.
Alfred “Al” Purer ’58, Lynn Haven Fla., Nov. 25, 2017.
Danelda S. St. Aubyn ’55, ’60, Great Bend, June 22, 2017.
Raymond L. “Ray” Weaver ’55, Laramie, Wyo., Nov. 5, 2017.
Eugene F. Wiesner ’56, ’59, Billings, Mont., July 27, 2016.
1960s
Geraldine M. “Jeri” (Ross) Bostrom ’69, Worland, Wyo., Feb. 21, 2017.
Jack L. Madden ’60, McPherson, Dec. 1, 2017.
Michael B. “Mike” Norman ’68, Fowler, Nov. 21, 2017.
Kenneth D. “Ken” Riedel ’69, Lakewood, Colo., Dec. 3, 2017.
Richard L. “Rich” Simpson ’69, Leawood, Nov. 21, 2017.
Francis J. “Frank” Stremel ’62, ’69, Hays, Nov. 28, 2017.
Reginald M. “Diz” Washaliski ’60, McCracken, Nov. 23, 2017.
Grace P. (Piros) Witt ’67, Salina, Nov. 6, 2017.
1970s
Robert D. Coleman ’71, North Platte, Neb., Nov. 14, 2014.
Beuna I. (Harwick) Fisher ’77, Reno, Nev., Feb. 7, 2016.
Mark A. Rosenberg ’74, Great Bend, July 16, 2017.
Jack M. Schwartz ’79, Salina, Nov. 21, 2017.
Kathy H. (Hubble) Slusher-Stephens ’79, ’92, Augusta, Ga., April 26, 2017.
1980s
June R. (Malenchini) Kliesen ’88, Los Alamos, N.M., Oct. 12, 2017.
MacArthur L. “Mac” Plummer ’83, Kingfisher, Okla., Sept. 17, 2015.
2010s
Misty D. (Rohleder) Billinger ’13, Hays, Nov. 24, 2017.
Friends of the Alumni Association
Maxine M. (Marshall) Bender, Fort Calhoun, Neb., Feb. 26, 2016.
Kathleen K. “Kathie” (Janssen) Best, Winfield, Mo., Aug. 2, 2012.
Edward T. “Ed” Clapperton, Portland, Ore., Nov. 23, 2013.
Harry L. “Lair” Dean, Smith Center, May 25, 2014.
Sidney S. (Barnhart) Glass, Saint Charles, Mo., Jan. 5, 2015.
Jesse J. “Jess” Harder, Buhler, July 17, 2016.
Herbert E. “Herb” Johnson, Courtland, May 19, 2014.
Martha G. (Bixtler) Kennedy, Omaha, Neb., Sept. 4, 2013.
Robert L. “Bob” McFall, Wichita, Sept. 6, 2017.
Dorothy G. (Houlle) McGrath, O’Fallon, Mo., May 31, 2012.
Clarence J. Moos, Wichita, Oct. 21, 2017.
Lester D. “Duane” Murphy, Williamsburg, Va., Nov. 26, 2015.
Eleanor M. (Lauron) Niehaus, Barberton, Ohio, May 10, 2014.
Donald C. “Don” Slawson, Wichita, July 7, 2014.
Dorothy M. (Stanley) Smrcka, Twin Falls, Idaho, Nov. 5, 2017.
Mary T. “Tupper” (Dooly) Webster, Concord, Mass., April 27, 2017.
Marriages
1980s
Kyle Hargett ’80 and Cheryl Fast, June 3, 2017.
2000s
Ryan Flora and Natasha Weishapl ’07, July 29, 2017.
2010s
Brett Bahe and Carley Cordova ’17, May 19, 2017.
Kelton Bangerter ’17 and Chelsea Greenough ’17, Oct. 21, 2017.
Tim Bush and Heather Cleveland ’17, Nov. 4, 2017.
Damion Cooper ’17 and Krista Bacon, Jan. 14, 2017.
Zach Dinicola and Sydney Potvin ’17, May 27, 2017.
Calvin Divilbiss and Haley Krehbiel ’10, ’13, Nov. 11, 2017.
James Fitzsimmons ’17 and Makala Orler ’17, Sept. 30, 2017.
Jesus Garcia-Ferniza ’15 and Emily Wyse ’16, Jan. 7, 2017.
Austin Knoll ’17 and Teneille Whitham, Nov. 18, 2017.
Jason Kramer and Kari Anderson ’13, Sept. 30, 2017.
Talon Rice ’14 and Jessie Steffen ’14, Oct. 28, 2017.
Channing Rutherford ’16 and Haley Koralek ’17, Oct. 14, 2017.
Devan Selby and April Mays ’17, March 16, 2017.
Dylan Steffen ’17 and Darrah Jorgensen ’17, July 22, 2017.
Austin Swanson and Reinette Strydom ’17, ’17, May 21, 2016.
Births
2010s
Ivan Robles and Johnae Blackmon ’17, Hays, a girl, Dreaya Johnae, Aug. 13, 2017.
Joseph ’10 and Jenna (Gottschalk) Princ, Osborne, a boy, Jaymes Dennis, Sept. 27, 2017.