Page ll Alumni Golf Recruiting Big Priority | The performance during the past season by the Weber State _ | Wildcats will certainly rank as } one of the best ever. Coach Neil }McCarthy, using virtually the | same talent which had recorded the first losing season in the school’s history the year before, turned the fortunes of the ’Cats around to a 21-11 record, a tie for first place in the Big Sky Conference, and permanent en‘ shrinement in the record books in several categories. _It was a tough act to follow, but McCarthy and his staff may have _ surpassed their on-floor feats with ' the performance they turned in out in the field in the fiercely com‘petitive recruiting wars. “Recruiting was a big priority for us this year,” Coach McCarthy explained. ‘“You have to remember that we lost our three big men, and performers like Jim' Mie Watts, Al DeWitt, and Paul Marigney are difficult to replace. We had to think of our immediate _ needs, as well as what our future would be. I am more than happy _ with the people who have signed letters of intent to attend Weber State next fall to continue their education. I would match our recruiting accomplishments against any school in the country this year.”’ The Wildcat staff has signed six top high school players for the Ogden campus next September, with the possibilitv at press time of obtaining the services of at least one other outstanding basketball player. The geographical distribution of the athletes recruited is an indication of the widespread hunt for talent the Wildcats utilized. Two are from Wyoming, one from Illinois, one from Colorado, and two from California — one north and one south. Perhaps the biggest coup — certainly the tallest — for the Wildcats was Richard Smith, the first seven-footer ever to attend Weber State. Smith’s’ teammate on the Wyoming all-state team, Bruce Collins, will also be in Weber purple next season. Collins is a 6-5 swingman who can play either guard The native to quick, deceptive and an exceptional ball handler. Another excellent shooter and ball handler is Jamie Macahon, a 6-1 athlete from Chicago, Iil. The Wildcats went a little closer to home to obtain their sixth selec- tion, big Jim Gibson of Denver, Colorado. 7 or forward. McKone California was six-footer Mark Mattos of Santa Barbara. Mattos has earned advance notice as being Another excellent swingman is 6-6 Rob other be signed during the past month of Sacramento, Calif. Extremely quick and mobile, McKone could be used as a guard, one of the tallest in the Big Sky. college, phone 346 by June 14. — John Peterson Se es The WSC Alumni Association is planning the 3rd Annual Alumni Golf Tournament this summer for both men and women. This event is scheduled for June 26 at the Royal Greens Golf Course in Roy, Utah. Tim Morris, an alumni board member, is in charge of the tournament. Prizes will be awarded in many areas of play in both men’s and women’s categories, All persons interested in competing in the contest should contact the Alumni Office at the se se (801) 399-5941, ext. se aaa ee Class Notes ARNOLD K. GARR, class of ’69, area director of seminiaries and _ institutes, western New York State, was made Bishop of the Palmyra, New York Ward on Feb. 8, 1976. Bishop Garr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Earl Garr of Ogden, and is married to the former Cherie Lee Burns, Class of ’68. They have one child, Wendi Lee Garr. SCOTT W. HOLT and his wife, KATHY HESS HOLT, received degrees from Brigham Young University at the same time. Mr. Holt received his Juris Docorate degree. He is a member of the charter law class at BYU. He is a 1973 graduate of Weber State College where he earned a degree in political science. Mrs. Holt earned a bachelor of arts degree in interior design. She also at- tended Weber State College and Utah State University. She will be employed as an interior designer with ZCMI in Ogden upon graduation. KENNETH A. RANDALL, 48, class of ’49, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of United Virginia Bankshares Incorporated, has been elected president and chief executive officer of the Conference Board. He will assume his new duties as the board’s highest full-time executive on July 1. Mr. Randall earned an A.S. degree at Weber College and a B.S. and M.S. degree at Brigham Young University and took advanced studies at the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. His wife is the former Jeraldine Daynes Smith. They have three daughters, In Memoriam i BD 779.x91° & OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL CAMPUS AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ALUMNI OF WEBER STATE COLLEGE LOWRLL WALKER RIDGES, 75. 3162 Adams, Ogden, died April 13 of natural causes. He had been a temple worker and a partner in Ridges Brother’s Auto Service, and had played in a dance band for over 50 years. He graduated from Weber Academy. He is survived by his widow, the former Emily Taylor. one son and two daughters. VIRGINIA WILDE PACE, 58, Wanship, Dear Alumni: Are you planning a family vacation to Southern California this summer between the 21st of June and the 1st of September? If so, you may want to take advantage of a special program the Weber State College Alumni Association has to offer. For as little as $3.72 per person, per night, you and your family may stay at the University of Riverside and have the attractions of Southern California at your doorstep. In fact, you'll be within minutes of the beach, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and the popular Lion Country Safari. died April 18 at her home. She attended Weber College. She had been active in her church and had been a member of the Wanship DUP. She is survived by her husband, Angus Pace, one son and two daughters. WILLIAM B. WARNOCK, 58, Farmington, died March 22 in Bountiful. He was retired from Hill Air Force Base after working for 33 years and had been educated at Davis High School, University of Utah and Weber State College. Surviving are his widow, the former Donna Fowers Madsen and one daughter. JOHN Your accommodations will be private, air-conditioned suites with rooms which are tastefully decorated and carpeted. You'll also find for your enjoyment a heated swimming pool, a sauna, a gymnasium, a volleyball court, modern laundry facilities, a barbeque area, a gift shop and several tennis courts. If you’re interested in this great Weber State College Alumni travel benefit, call the Alumni Office at 399-5941 extension 346 for additional information. — Cordially, Executive Director Alumni Relations please RAYMON CASTLEMAIN, 37, Ogden, died Feb. 7. He attended Weber State College and graduated from Hollywood Beauty School. He was owner operator of Beaux Beauty Salon in Salt Lake City. He is survived by a sister and brother. MARTHA M. PEARSON, 78, North Ogdeu, died Feb. 11. She was a retired inspector of the Utah Knitting Mills. She had attended Weber Academy. Survivors include her husband, Roland Pearson, Portland, Ore., and two sons and a daughter. ANNIE K. GEDDES, 81, Plain City, died March 16 of causes incident to age. She attended Weber Academy, and had worked for Utah Oregon Lumber Co., John Maw and Sons, Utah State University, and Hill Air Force Base. She was active in the LDS church and a member of DUP. Her husband, Walter S. Geddes, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters.