Carroll Alumni News

June 19, 2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:30:50 MDT

Events

Make plans now to attend the Carroll Alumni and Friends Summer Reunion and Family Picnic on Saturday, July 18! The event starts at 4 p.m. and goes until 7, with everyone gathering at the Sladich Fountain on the north side of Borromeo Hall. Activities start off with a pitchfork fondue barbeque of chicken, steak, hot dogs, and jojo fries, all cooked using real pitchforks in huge cast-iron kettles (served with coleslaw, beans, rolls, brownies, homemade ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy, lemonade, iced tea, and sodas). Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. Games will include ring-toss, bean bag throw, fishing pond, face painting, sack races, giant cookie walk, water balloon toss, boat races, limbo, inflatable bouncer and giant slide, rocket launching, and much more! After the food and fun, head over to the Carroll Centennial Symphony Under the Stars, starting at 8 p.m. and ending with dazzling fireworks. Tickets to the reunion and picnic are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-8; free for kids under 2. For more info, call Kathy Ramirez at 406-447-5185. Register online at: www.advancement.carroll.edu/.

In the News

Dr. Nancy Ya-ning Chen Cheng, nursing class of 1953 (RN), 1955 (BSNE), reports that she was recognized as the Citizen of The Year by the Irvine (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce for her volunteerism and contributions on the Irvine Senior Citizens Council and work as president of Irvine Multicultural Association.

Gene Boyle, class of 1964, is retiring this summer after 45 years in education. He has worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade, coached champions in football, basketball, track, baseball and softball, and organized nearly every kind of school event under the sun. Boyle is ending his career at St. Matthew's School in Kalispell, where he has served as principal for the last 11 years after decades teaching and leading athletic teams at schools in Idaho and Montana. Read more on his life's work and achievements at: http://www.dailyinterlake.com/.

Helena City Manager Tim Burton, class of 1982, will step down this summer to become deputy director and chief of staff at the Montana Department of Justice in Helena. Burton will take the job in July after nine years as Helena's top administrator. He worked as chief executive for Lewis and Clark County for six years before taking the city post in 2000. As deputy director at DOJ, he will be responsible for day-to-day operations and budget, including the state's lawyers and criminal investigators, Highway Patrol, Gambling Control, Motor Vehicle and Forensic Science divisions, and the offices of Consumer Protection and Victim Services.

The University of Great Falls has selected four new board members to begin their terms, including Dr. Diane Lund, class of 1983. Lund is a professor of biology at the University of Great Falls. She earned her Ph.D. in developmental biology from Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1989 and serves as chair of the UGF sciences and humanities division.

When the Montana Committee for the Knights of Columbus Badlands Bowl (the Montana-North Dakota All-Star Football Game), being played tomorrow, June 20, selected the bowl's coaching staff, they picked a group of winners. Among them is class of 1984 grad Chance Ferlicka, who will serve as an assistant coach for the Montana team. After four years of playing football under Bob Petrino, he later earned a master's degree from Montana State University. Ferlicka has been a teacher and counselor at Capital High School in Helena for 25 years. He has been a player, or coach, for all 11 state championships that Capital has won. Meanwhile, Saints football head coach Mike Van Diest will be the guest speaker at tonight's Knights of Columbus Badlands Bowl Banquet, held at the Miles Community College Centra.

John E. Burk, class of 1991, recently was promoted to the rank of colonel in the Army National Guard, where he serves as director of operations for the Joint Forces Headquarters, Arizona National Guard. In 24 years of service, Burk has served on active duty in the U.S. Army Reserves, and in the National Guard of three states: Montana, Illinois, and Arizona, including a combat tour in Iraq in 2006-2007. He holds a graduate degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He and his wife, Nanci, live in Glendale, Ariz., where he serves as associate director for the Partnership for Community Development at Arizona State University full-time

Dr. Shari Marx, class of 1992, has joined Frontier Home & Health Hospice as medical director. Marx graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School with an internship and residency at the University of Utah Hospital. Since coming to Helena, Mont., she has practiced internal medicine with the Helena Physicians' Clinic and has served as chair and vice chair of the Department of Medicine for St. Peter's Hospital. In addition to working with Frontier's home health and hospice patients, Dr. Marx will continue her private medical practice with Helena Physicians' Clinic.

Robert Peccia and Associates recently announced that Mary Bell, class of 1993, the firm's marketing and public relations coordinator, has earned university certification in grant-proposal writing. She has been with the firm since 1995 and holds a bachelor's degree in public relations from Carroll College.

Natasha Adamson, class of 2004, was recently accepted to the Ph.D. program in counseling psychology at University of North Dakota. She will also work as a graduate teaching assistant in the undergraduate rehabilitation program. The program starts this fall.

In early June 2009, Nathan Stillwagon, class of 2004, graduated from the University of Washington Medical School. During the fall of 2008, he participated in Himalayan medical research in Nepal. His residency will be in emergency medicine in Madison, Wis.

Page Kelly, class of 2007, has recently joined the A.L.Swanson Gallery (46 S. Last Chance Gulch) in Helena as the gallery associate. The gallery is open Tuesdays-Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4. See her private studio work at: www.zephyrvalleypottery.com

Joyce Day, class of 2008, of the Helena area has been accepted into the Gonzaga University Organizational Leadership graduate program.

June 5, 2009

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:12:12 MDT

Events

Make plans now to attend the Carroll Alumni and Friends Summer Reunion and Family Picnic on Saturday, July 18! The event starts at 4 p.m. and goes until 7, with everyone gathering at the Sladich Fountain on the north side of Borromeo Hall. Activities start off with a pitchfork fondue barbeque of chicken, steak, hot dogs, and jojo fries, all cooked using real pitchforks in huge cast-iron kettles (served with coleslaw, beans, rolls, brownies, homemade ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy, lemonade, iced tea, and sodas). Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. Games will include ring-toss, bean bag throw, fishing pond, face painting, sack races, giant cookie walk, water balloon toss, boat races, limbo, inflatable bouncer and giant slide, rocket launching, and much more! After the food and fun, head over to the Carroll Centennial Symphony Under the Stars, starting at 8 p.m. and ending with dazzling fireworks.

Register online at www.carroll.edu/alumni or call Alumni Director Kathy Ramirez at 406-447-5185. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-8; free for kids under 2.

Deaths

Former Great Falls resident James R. Anderson, who attended Carroll in 1937, of Bozeman, Mont., a World War II Navy veteran and longtime U.S. Forest Service employee, died of natural causes April 26, 2009, in Bozeman. He spent his youth in Helena, and attended Carroll College before joining the Navy in World War II to serve on PT boats in the South Pacific. Jim worked with the U.S. Forest Service in Helena, Butte and Hamilton, before retiring from the Great Falls office after 30 years of service. For more on his life, read: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20090524/OBITUARIES/905240336

Father Raymond Vincent Gilmore, class of 1958, died May 24, 2009, at his home in Missoula. The Butte native attended St. Thomas Seminary in Seattle and was ordained as a Catholic priest on June 2, 1962. Father Gilmore began his priestly ministry at St. Paul's Parish in Anaconda. He then taught theology at Girls Central High School while assisting at Sacred Heart Parish. He next served at St. Michael's Parish in Conrad and the Cathedral of St. Helena, after which he spent six years as pastor of the tri-city parishes of St. Mary's in Laurin, St. Joseph's in Sheridan and St. Patrick's in Ennis. He then served six years as pastor of St. Ann's Parish in Butte before going on to work 17 years at St. Francis Parish in Hamilton and finally moved to St. Ann's Parish in Bonner. After this long career in ministry, he was extended senior status and retired to Missoula. For more on his life, read the obituary at: http://www.missoulian.com/.

A Special Thank You

Matthew Driessen, class of 1988, recently had his letter to the community published in the Helena Independent Record, and it bears reprinting here in QNs:

"Because I grew up in Helena and graduated from Carroll College, Helena was always a place filled with fond memories, a place I always felt was home. On May 20, my brother's house burned down. At 8:30 a.m. my mother shot me an e-mail that ‘his house was on fire and everyone including the animals are fine, more later.' My first reaction was to go through the thought process of what would my brother need: a home, clothes for the kiddos, food, money. It wasn't until 2 p.m. that I was able to get through to a family member. It was then I learned, in six hours the Helena community offered my brother and his family clothes, a week stay at the Wingate, Hamlin Construction would put up a new house in short order, several homes were offered for his family to stay at while waiting for their new home, and people were pitching in money. I also learned that a neighbor saved the animals by untying the dogs and shooing the horses away. A fireman saved the family pictures and jewelry by entering the burning house. In the big picture of things, I've always felt that family was the one thing you could always count on to watch your back and be there when the chips were down. The Helena community did all that and more. Helena was always home, a place I loved. I am proud of my hometown. I guess no matter how bad a day starts, having a Helena day can turn out pretty good."

In the News

Deborah L. (Leach) (Gibson) Strandberg, class of 1977, of Helena reports that, since July 13, 2002, she has been married to Nels H. Strandberg, class of 1976, who is semi-retired after having worked 25 years for the State of Montana Department of Administration as a budget analyst/accountant. Deborah has worked for the State of Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services for 36 and a half years. For the past nine years, she has been a computer support specialist and will retire in October 2009.

David Casey, class of 1995, was recently featured in the Montana Catholic for his career as a musician and songwriter who combines his musical gifts and his love of Jesus Christ. Among his many faith-inspired musical pursuits, he plays in The Watercarvers Guild, a trio featuring his father and his brother Nathan. Earlier this spring, Casey released his third Christian music CD "Pilgrim Songs." See the story at: http://www.diocesehelena.org/

Breanna Dorseth, class of 2004,is the new campus outreach manager for the nonprofit Student Assistance Foundation at its office at Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology. Dorseth has been employed by the foundation for about three and a half years in a variety of capacities.

Chris Mattix, class of 2008, has been accepted into the North Dakota State University Mass Media Communication graduate program, where he has accepted a teaching assistantship that will waive his tuition fees.

On May 27, former Carroll College kicker Zach Thiry, class of 2008, had a tryout with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles. An All-American who led the NAIA with 43.3 yards per punt in 2007, he was scheduled to compete with two others for a position on the team's 80-man roster. Thiry was approached by National Football League scouts after the Saints won their fifth NAIA title in six years in December 2007.

May 22, 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 08:32:56 MDT

Events

Get ready to share 100 years of Carroll memories and fun this coming September 25-27 at Carroll's Centennial Homecoming, our biggest ever. Just a few details to whet your appetite:

On Friday, September 25, it's the Saints Athletic Association golf tournament, Carroll history presented in photos and prose by Dr. Robert Swartout and Fr. Dan Shea, all capped off with the evening Hall of Fame Banquet, including athletic and alumni awards.
Saturday, September 26, attend Mass at the Grotto, enter the 5K run, assemble for class photos, hit the tailgate party sponsored by Wingate by Wyndham, and of course head to the big Saints Football game in Nelson Stadium.
Saturday night will offer a walk down Memory Lane, with displays of memorabilia and historic photos, an all-new production of short-act plays reenacting key events of the past century, plus great food and dancing to the music of Rob Quist.
Sunday wraps the weekend up in the right spirit, with Mass and brunch, followed by a community service project with the Saints football team on the NAMI walk.

For now, start reminiscing--remember when . . . Painting the "C"; Friday's @ 4; the Borro Boys Serenade; those fabulous Carrolleers; the Spurs; the Smokers; Walsh lecture series and Coffee House; Search retreats; Carroll Crazies; Eggel Kneggel; the Blast; V-5 and V-12 men on campus; the first nursing classes.

Don't forget to enter your service hours at Service and help us celebrate 100,000 hours of service in the centennial!

Finally, submit your nominations for alumni awards and Centennial Saints online at: AlumniNominations

Deaths

Mary Veronica Sheehan Bugni Walker, a nursing student who studied at Carroll in 1944-45 to complete her preclinical work through the Sisters of Charity School of Nursing, died at her Butte, Mont., home on May 4, 2009, of natural causes. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary for more than 50 years and held many local and state offices. For more on her life, read: Walker.

Father Perry W. Dodds, who attended Carroll in 1954-55, a priest of the Diocese of Boise for 50 years, died on May 17, 2009, in Twin Falls, Idaho. After converting to Catholicism in 1948, he graduated in 1951 from the University of Idaho, where he majored in political science, and went on to enter Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Ore., in 1953. After one semester there, he was sent by Bishop Edward Kelly to Carroll College to study Latin and philosophy in preparation for theological studies at St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colo. Father Dodds was ordained to the priesthood at St. John's Cathedral on May 25, 1958. He was assigned as assistant pastor at St. John's Cathedral in Boise and soon appointed assistant editor of the Idaho Register, a new diocesan newspaper at the time. In 1971, Father Dodds left his post as editor of the Idaho Register to become the first full-time chaplain at St. Paul's Student Center at Boise State University. In 1976, he was appointed pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Twin Falls and, in 1986, moved on to become pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Buhl; a few years later, he also assumed pastoral responsibility for St. Catherine's in Hagerman. Father Dodds retired from active ministry in 1995 and resided in Twin Falls since then. For more on his life, read: Dodds.

In The News

Joe Kintli, class of 1961, of Helena, reports that he retired a few years ago as the supervisor of the Real Estate Services division of the Montana Department of Transportation. For 20 years, he also assisted his wife Burke (O'Malley) in operating a group tour business, and he was instrumental in publishing "Mile High Mile Deep," a book about Butte, Montana, by Richard K. O'Malley.

The Avista Corp. board of directors has appointed Marc Racicot, class of 1970, as a member of the board, effective Aug. 1, 2009. Mr. Racicot served as president and chief executive officer of the American Insurance Association from August 2005 until February 2009. Prior to that, he was a partner at the law firm of Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP, from 2001 to 2005. He is a former governor (1993 to 2001) and attorney general (1989 to 1993) of the state of Montana. Presently, he serves as a director for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Allied Capital Corporation. In addition, he serves on the board of Jobs for America's Graduates and as a member of the Board of Visitors for the University of Montana School of Law. Racicot is a Montana native who, after Carroll, graduated from the University of Montana School of Law. For more, read the full press release at: AvistaCorp.

Shirley Baker, class of 1987 and Carroll's former director for International Programs, recently defended her dissertation and will be receiving her Ed.D. from Alliant University during ceremonies the first weekend in June.

John E. Burk, class of 1991, was recently promoted to the rank of colonel in the Army National Guard, where he serves as director of operations for the Joint Forces Headquarters, Arizona National Guard. Burk has served on active duty in the U.S. Army Reserves and in the National Guard of three states and on a combat tour in Iraq in 2006-2007. After graduating from Carroll, Burk earned graduate degrees at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Presently, he lives with his wife, Nanci, in Glendale, Ariz., and serves the full-time associate director for the Partnership for Community Development at Arizona State University.

Selma Held, who has taken a plethora of Carroll courses from 2002 through fall 2008 as a lifetime learner, was recently in the news for her work as a Helena community neighborhood activist in the drive to establish Beltview Park on the city's upper east side. Her tireless work threading her way through red tape and obstacles is resulting in the park facilities starting construction this season. Walking paths, a community garden and more are planned, with Selma leading the charge to transform an old vacant lot into a city showpiece. More on the story is online at the Helena IR website: SelmaHeld.

The Animal Foundation of Great Falls, Mont., has named Adam Gill, class of 2004, as its new executive director as the organization gets closer to breaking ground on a new animal shelter. He begins work June 1. The Animal Foundation has raised about $1.5 million toward the new building, and organizers hope to get work underway this fall. The Animal Foundation board picked Gill from a field of 60 applicants. He currently works for Rural Dynamics, Inc. in Great Falls as the assistant director of development. For more, read: AdamGill.

Josh Sykes, class of 2005, will earn his M.D. today (May 22) from the University of Colorado's Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Denver. After graduation, Sykes will take part in an orthopedic surgery residency program in Memphis, Tenn., at the Campbell Clinic. For more, read the story in the Great Falls Tribune at: JoshSykes.

Brittany Lynn Groenenberg, class of 2007, is engaged to marry Jeff Clayton Rogers on June 27, 2009. She is a sixth-grade teacher at James McEntee Academy in the Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose, Calif.

May 11, 2009

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:22:29 MDT

The Carroll Centennial

All of the events from now through May 2010 to mark Carroll's Centennial Celebration have now been officially released. Start your Carroll Centennial Year planning by checking the details at: http://www.carroll.edu/forms/about/history/calendar.pdf

Alumni get-togethers scheduled for the coming months include:

The Alumni Reunion at the July 18 Symphony Under the Stars on campus-a preview article is available at the Helena Independent Record website here: http://www.helenair.com/

The July 26 world premiere of an original song cycle and ballet honoring the life, spirit and poetry of our late and beloved Theology Department Chair Sr. Annette Moran at the Myrna Loy Center in Helena

And Homecoming 2009 on September 25-27-our biggest Homecoming EVER!

Also for alums: reserve your seat for Carroll's October 2009 alumni journey to Ireland, led by veteran Irish trip leader, Carroll's Prof. Murphy Fox. Spots are still open for Ireland. Meanwhile, the May 2010 Italy alumni trip with Fr. Dan Shea is already full and has a wait list available. Get on board for Ireland by enrolling online at: http://www.carroll.edu/alumni/.

Deaths

Helena's Rick Blessinger, a longtime supporter of Carroll Athletics and the 2007 winner of the college's Warren Nelson award, died of cancer on April 29, 2009. He was involved with Carroll Athletics for over 25 years and served as a member of the Century Club (today known as the Saints Athletic Association) for 10 years, including two terms as its president (1991-92, 1992-93). More on his life is in his obituary at: http://www.helenair.com/

In the News

Helena, Mont., Mayor Jim Smith, class of 1970, says he enjoys the office too much to quit, and he recently filed for this year's election as he seeks a third term at the helm of the Helena City Commission. For more on the mayor, read: http://www.helenair.com/.

Ben Matelich, chemistry class of 2006, has begun medical school at the American University of the Caribbean.

May 1, 2009

Fri, 01 May 2009 08:34:13 MDT

The Carroll Centennial

Events from April 2009 through 2010 to mark Carroll's Centennial Celebration have now been officially released. Hot off the wire, it's available online for viewing and travel planning-we've got something for everyone, from arts to lectures to faith (and interfaith) events and much more: http://www.carroll.edu/

Deaths

Joseph Marion Graczyk, class of 1979, died of colon cancer on April 24, 2009. A Helena native, he earned a business degree from Carroll, moved with his wife Colleen Visser to Spokane, Wash., in 1988, and remained there until his death. For more on his life, read: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/obits/?ID=74597

In the News

Susan Keese Alexander, class of 2002, married John Throop Mount on March 28, 2009, at Old Dominion Plantation, Edisto Island, S.C. After receiving her undergraduate degree in psychology from Carroll, she earned her graduate degree in mental health counseling and expressive therapy from Lesley University in Boston. She is a school counselor at Riverside Middle School in New Castle, Colo. The couple resides in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Kimberly (Rybicki) Van Wyk, class of 2004, and Patrick Van Wyk, class of 2002, welcomed Declan James into the world on March 24, 2009, in Pocatello, ID. Declan's big brother Aidan, now two and a half, is enjoying his new role as senior advisor to the rookie. Kim is graduating from the Idaho State University Pharmacy program in May 2009 and starting a residency in June. Patrick is in his second year of a clinical psychology doctoral program.

Joshua Solheim, nursing class of 2008, recently returned from his life-changing experience volunteering in Bangladesh. In his three months of service there (cut prematurely short by a government mandate), he worked at an orphanage, teaching music lessons, studying the children's nutrition, helping with medical problems, and spending time with the kids. He also had the opportunity to attend the world's second largest Muslim prayer gathering, held in Dhaka, with up to 6 million people in prayer. Read the diary of his work and see his beautiful photographs at: http://web.me.com/

Colstrip native Cody Zimmerman, class of 2008, has been hired on as a rookie starting safety for the Billings Outlaws football team, part of the newly formed Indoor Football League. Zimmerman was a member of four NAIA national championship teams at Carroll College. Catch more on the story at: http://www.billingsgazette.net/

April 24, 2009

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:38:31 MDT

The Carroll Centennial

In the News

Mike Vannatta, class of 2002, and wife Erica proudly report the birth of their daughter, Penny Lane Vannatta, on March 20, 2009, in Seattle, Wash. Penny joins her big brother Cole, who is now 22 months old. Mike is a graduate student at the University of Washington Department of Chemistry.

John Runkle, class of 2005, is working for the Peace Corps in Niger on a variety of agricultural and animal husbandry projects.

April 17, 2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:20:35 MDT

The Carroll Centennial

Deaths

Keith Albright, class of 1982, age 50 and a local Kalispell businessman, died on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home from cardiac arrhythmia. He received a degree in economics from Carroll College. His son Beau Albright is a current Carroll sophomore. For more on Keith's life, read: http://www.dailyinterlake.com/. Funeral services will be held this coming Monday, April 20, at 11 a.m., at the Christian Center (255 Summit Ridge Drive) in Kalispell, Mont. Cards of support and encouragement can be sent to the family at: Marcie, Beau and Taylor Albright, 362 East Bowman Drive, Kalispell, MT 59601.

In the News

Joy Bruck, class of 1990, was recently featured in a Helena Independent Record story showcasing her active life as a lobbyist on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Montana for 19 years and then later for AARP. She was recently appointed state president of AARP Montana and now holds the highest state-level position for a volunteer in the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Bruck, who is retired after serving 11 years as an administrative assistant for Plymouth Congregational Church among other various jobs, has been an AARP member for 15 years. After raising her three children, Bruck decided to attend Carroll College and graduated at age 51 with her degree in social work. For more on her life's adventures, read: http://www.helenair.com/.

Dr. Jeff Johnson, history class of 1998, just had his monograph, " 'They Are All Red out Here': Socialist Politics in the Pacific Northwest, 1895-1925," published by the University of Oklahoma Press and has just accepted a faculty position in 20th-century American history at Providence College in Rhode Island. Jeff has spent the past four years teaching at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD.

Eleven Idaho State University students are recipients of the 2009 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards, and Carroll grad Kimberly A. (Rybicki) Van Wyk, chemistry class of 2004, of Idaho Falls is the Outstanding Student Award winner for the College of Pharmacy for 2009. Van Wyk will be receiving her Doctorate of Pharmacy in May. While in grad school, she has fulfilled a number of pharmacy internships and is a member of numerous pharmaceutical honor societies and professional organizations. She finished the Patient Counseling Skills Competition in first place in 2009 and 2008, and second place in 2007 and 2006. Van Wyk was the Carroll College Michael Murphy Outstanding Collegiate Citizenship Award winner at commencement 2004. She was the class president of the first professional year pharmacy class in 2005-2006, and has three pharmaceutical editorials published in the Idaho State Journal. Van Wyk will be honored at a banquet on April 24. For more on the awards, read: http://www2.isu.edu/headlines/?p=1782.

Andrew Huppert, class of 2008, reports that he has been accepted to and will attend the University of Montana School of Law starting fall semester 2009.

On May 10, 2009, Spring A. Westover, class of 2008, and Peter J. Lavallee II, also class of 2008, will be getting married in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Both now work for the South Tahoe Public Utility District and are actively pursuing master's degrees.

April 3, 2009

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:18:52 MDT

The Carroll Centennial

In the News

Marty Kloker, Helena High head wrestling coach and Carroll class of 1982 grad, has announced his retirement, according to Helena School District activities director Jim Opitz. He has served as Helena's head coach for the past five years. During that time he mentored two state champions. HHS set a new team record for match victories this year. Kloker was a longtime Bengal mat assistant before taking over the helm in 2003-04, and he will continue to assist the HHS football program.

Carol Wilson, class of 1987, is now the coordinator of fellowships for the History Department Graduate School at the University of Utah and, as part of her job, administers graduate fellowships. She tells us that one of the awardees for the prestigious Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political Economy at UU is a fellow Carroll College alumni, Annie Hanshew, class of 2003. Annie's award includes full tuition and a $15,000 stipend for 2009-2010.

Justin Lappe class of 2004 and Scout (Murphy) Lappe, class of 2007, had their first child, Peter William Lappe, on February 24, 2009, at Fort Lewis, Wash.

Hallie Peterson, class of 2005, lives in Sioux Falls, SD, where she has been working over the last three years at Counseling Resources and obtained her certification as a chemical dependency counselor in the state six months ago. She works in the intensive outpatient setting with adults. In fall 2008, she started graduate school at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion and is pursuing a master's in community mental health (LPC-MH).

March 27, 2009

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:20:12 MDT

The Carroll Centennial

Events from April 2009 through 2010 to mark Carroll's Centennial Celebration have now been officially released. Hot off the wire, it's available online for viewing and travel planning--we've got something for everyone, from arts to lectures to faith (and interfaith) events and much more. Get an eyeful at: http://www.carroll.edu/.

In the News

Theresa (Kriskovich) Fullerton, who attended Carroll in 1953-55, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., reports that she and husband Gerry will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3, 2009. They took their vows at St. Peter's Church in Anaconda, Mont.

Gene Mallette (left), business class of 1971 and the CEO of Provo, Utah-based Alpine Air, is one of eight corporate CEOs being honored this year by Utah Business magazine. He and seven others received the magazine's CEO of the Year award on March 26 at the Grant American Hotel in Salt Lake City. A feature story about him from Utah Business is available for viewing here: http://www.allbusiness.com/.

The Helena Sports Hall of Fame has announced the selection of 12 inductees for the class of 2009, including Carroll alum Ann (Lehmann) Seifert, class of 1979, whom the Helena Independent Record reports has competed in 92 triathlons in the past 25 years, winning almost two-thirds of them. She has participated in five Hawaii Ironman World Championships, with her best showing in 1993, when she finished runner-up in her age group. She is a two-time All-American, named by Inside Triathlon Magazine and USA Triathlon. Seifert, who owns ten Spring Meadow Lake titles, captured two Northwest TRI-Sport Series overall championships, and in 1994 she won the Ironman Canada triathlon.

The family law firm Grable and Hantke has added Evan D. Hansen, class of 2000, as the newest partner, making the firm now Grable, Hantke & Hansen in Pendleton, Ore. Hansen, age 31, has been an associate with Grable & Hantke since December, 2003. His practice includes all areas of family law as well as business litigation. He earned his law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 2003. He and wife Kate Beckwith have two children, Eliana, 4, and David, 2. In addition to his regular practice, he provides pro bono legal assistance through the Pendleton Legal Aid office.

March 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:21:57 MDT

Deaths

Beverly Jane Kimble, class of 1953, of Buffalo, Wyo., died on Jan. 17, 2009. She earned her R.N. degree from Carroll and raised her family with her husband in many states and countries during his Air Force career, finally settling in Buffalo in 1990. For more on her life, read: http://buffalobulletin.com/.

Francis J. McCarvel, Esq., who attended Carroll 1956-58, died on March 14, 2009. After attending Carroll, he earned his bachelor's degree in industrial relations from Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Mo., and went on to graduate from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1962. Ever proud to be an attorney, he represented the profession with integrity, practicing law in various Montana locations. In 1973, he settled in Glasgow, Mont., where he established a practice that lasted for more than 25 years. In 2001, he moved to Helena, and finally retired in 2006. He was always thrilled to call himself a Carroll Saint. For more on his life, read: http://www.helenair.com/.

In the News

Stephanie (Mazanek) Gabris, class of 1978, is now employed as the executive assistant to the president of the Art Institutes of New York City, a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation of Pittsburgh.

Class of 2003 psychology alumnus Andrew Edgar recently and successfully defended his master's thesis, which clears the way for him to graduate this May with a master's in clinical psychology at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee.

Mark Esponda, class of 2005, has joined American Federal Savings Bank in Helena, Mont., as assistant vice president/commercial loan officer at the Prospect Office. He has four years of banking experience in the Helena area and holds a bachelor's degree in business from Carroll.

For 2009, the Seattle University School of Law's Center for Global Justice selected four student fellows for two separate research and advocacy projects pertaining to global justice issues. One of those selected was second-year law student Jen Segadelli, class of 2006, who is pursuing a degree with emphasis in international criminal law and human rights advocacy, with a particular interest in global women's issues. She is currently a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation and the Seattle Journal for Social Justice and is authoring an article supporting right to jury trials in juvenile proceedings. Ms. Segadelli plans to spend the summer studying international criminal law and human rights advocacy in Johannesburg, South Africa, before spending a month working for a magistrate in Uganda. Her Center for Global Justice fellowship is centered on assessing the causes and proposed solutions from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's Africa Commission Report. More info on her and the other fellows is available at: http://www.law.seattleu.edu/.

Melissa Mildenberger, class of 2007, and Ryan Berg, class of 2008, both of Spokane, Wash., are engaged to marry on Aug. 7, 2009. Melissa is a registered nurse at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Ryan is a civil engineer at Varela and Associates Inc.