Alumni Select New Officers Dale C. Campbell of Ogden was elected 1994-95 president of the University Alumni Association this spring. Mr. Campbell graduated from the College of Business & Dale C hi ampbell Economics in 1971. He is director of business development for R&O Construction, a general contractor company based in Ogden. Mr. Campbell also is corporate president of Real Estate Exchange in Ogden. He has served on the board of directors of the Ogden Breakfast Exchange Club, the Wildcat Club and the Weber County Planning Commission. He is a member of the chambers of commerce in Ogden and Salt Lake City. University alumni also elected Jon J. Greiner, Class of ’75 and °76, as vice president. UPDATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Mr. Greiner has worked for the Ogden City Police Department for 20 years. He also has served as an officer in the Army Reserve for 15 years. Others elected to the executive committee are Edie George, Class of ’69; Patricia Moore, Class of *74; Melinda Roylance, Class of ’94; Randy Skanchy, Class of ’77; and Ron Wheelwright, Class of ’82. Alumni also elected Dorothy Carty, Class of °43, as president of the Emeritus Alumni Council; Paula Wright, Class of ’90, as president of Young Alumni Council; and Angela Morris, Class of °96, as president of the Student Alumni Ambassadors. @ Reunions Set For Two Classes The first class to graduate after Weber College became a state school and the first fouryear graduating class will hold separate reunions Oct. 21-22 as NEWS part of Homecoming Week. Activities for the classes of 1934 and 1964 will include an awards banquet, entertainment, a reception, a Homecoming Ball, and “plenty of chances to renew acquaintances,” said Dick Davis, associate director of the Alumni Association. Homecoming Week will run Oct. 15-22 and will feature the traditional “Family Night” activity with craft displays, contests and family activities. Homecoming events also will include a SK race, parade, mud volleyball and a football game between the Wildcats and the University of Montana. Interested alumni may obtain more information by calling the WSU Alumni Association at (801) 626-7535. @ License Plates Fund Scholarships Some 150 alumni are supporting University scholar- THE 50s Karlyn F. Brett, ’54, Spokane, Wash., was recognized as a nationally certified teacher of piano by the Music Teachers National Association. Ms. Brett is an independent music teacher, choir director, organist and composer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Spokane. Steven R. Mecham, ’58, Ogden, was named superintendent of the Weber County School Board, Utah’s fifthlargest school district. Previously, he was associate state superintendent of public instruction. ships through the purchase of a Wildcat license plate. The Utah license plates feature a logo of a Wildcat. They may be purchased for a donation of $40. Alumni can designate which scholarship they wish to fund with their donations. The license plate may be renewed each year with an annual $40 donation, said Edie George, executive director of the Alumni Association. Those interested in purchasing a “Wildcat” license plate should send $40, their name, address and daytime phone number and the college or area they wish to fund to Wildcat Pride, WSU Alumni Center, Ogden, UT 84408-3701. The Alumni Association will mail to alumni an authorized, signed tax commission form that may be presented to the county assessor for the plates. County property tax and state licenseplate fees will be additional charges. More information may be obtained by calling the Alumni Association at (801) 626-7535. @ Station, in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Clements was recognized for outstanding professional accomplishment, proficiency, leadership, initiative and military bearing. THE 70s J. Howard Van Boerum, ’59, Salt Lake City, was awarded “Engineer of the Year” for 1993 by the Utah Engineers Council. Mr. Van Boerum has been a registered professional engineer for 25 years. He is president and chief executive officer of Van Boerum & Frank Associates, a mechanical and civil engineering firm located in Salt Lake City. THE 60s Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew W. Clements, ’63, Norfolk, Va. was selected Reserve Sailor of the Quarter at Naval Air Reserve, Naval Air Blaine Wm. Smith, ’70, Ogden, has been appointed to head the collection division of the Utah State Tax Commission. Mr. Smith has been the director of the agency’s operations division. Navy Commander David J. Smania, ’72, Newport, R.I., graduated from the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Mr. Smania completed the 10-month course in strategy and policy, national security decisionmaking and joint military operations. He joined the Navy in October 1972. Rick Bojak, ’73, West Jordan, Utah, was selected as an Outstanding Teacher of the Year in the Jordan School District. Mr. Bojak is a psychology teacher and head football and track coach at West Jordan High School. He received $1,000 from Kennecott Corp. Duane D. Walker, ’75, Honolulu, Hawaii, vice president of patient services and executive director of the nursing institute at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been appointed senior director of clinical affairs and associate dean of development for the University of Hawaii’s School of Nursing. Prior to his job in Hawaii, he was associate hospital director and director of nursing at Stanford University Hospital in Stanford, Calif. Robert M. Atwater, ’75, Washington, D.C., is the acting director of the fraud investigations branch of Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington, D.C. Mr. Atwater is a recipient of the 1992 Investigative Excellence Award from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA). He was elected as president of FLEOA for the next three years. Navy Commander Don B. DeCaria, ’76, Misawa, Japan, recently reported for duty at Naval Security Group Activity in Misawa, Japan. THE SOs Robert L. Bateman, ’84, Salt Lake City, was certified as a qualifying member of the 1992 Million Dollar Round Table, an international independent association of life insurance agents. Navy Lieutenant Sophia G. Conerly, 84, Annapolis, Md., received the Navy Achievement Medal. Ms. Conerly was cited for superior performance of duty while serving as the administration department head and aviation safety officer at the Pacific Missile Range Facility. She is currently assigned at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland. Coast Guard Lieutenant Spencer L. Wood, ’84, Huntington, W.Va., received the Navy’s Letter of Commendation for his superior performance of duty while assigned at Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Huntington, W.Va. He joined the Coast Guard in January 1975. Silvio K. Pezzopane, ’85, Lakewood, Colo., has earned a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Oregon. Mr. Pezzopane’s dissertation was titled “Active Faults and Earthquake Motion in Oregon.” He is working for the U.S. Geological Survey in Lakewood, Colo. Michael C. Bouy, ’86, Layton, Utah, conducting business at Pacific Marcom, is relocating to Melbourne, Australia, as a business representative for several local and national manufacturers. Mr. Bouy was also a speaker and panelist on the topic of “Regional Partnerships for Global Market” at the Australasia-Pacific Forum on Composite Materials. He has received awards of excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators and has been published by several industrial magazines. Marine Lance Corporal Keith P. Dowd, ’86, Norfolk, Va., received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Dowd was recognized for his honest and faithful service during his threeyear assignment at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Brian P. Garrett, ’87, Walnut Creek, Calif., graduated from the School of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Garrett teaches in the Primary Care Clinic at the Berkeley Clinic. While a student, he received many awards for excellence in primary care optometry. THE degree from Pacific Western University in New Orleans, La. Mr. Vicars opened a sign language studio in Ogden. The studio offers seminars, training, and advice to those who are interested in sign language. Navy Ensign Kelly S. Hurst, *93, Norfolk, Va., was recently commissioned upon graduation from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Program at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Mr. Hurst completed naval science courses as well as a full academic schedule. He participated in annual summer training aboard ships and at shore installations. 90s Coast Guard Seaman Aaron E. Horton, ’90, Cape May, N.J., graduated from the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center. Mr. Horton completed general military subject training toward qualification in one of the Coast Guard’s 26 occupational fields. Tristan Larkins, ’90, Preston, Idaho, was selected to receive the Sallie Mae First-Year Teacher Award recognizing her outstanding performance as a new elementary and secondary school teacher. Shawn M. Maynard, ’90, Ogden, was promoted to district manager of US Vision for the Ogden City Mall. Mr. Maynard is responsible for overall operations of 15 stores in Utah, and in eastern and western Idaho. Previously, he worked for Knighton Optical in Ogden. Don Rupe, 794, Salt Lake City, has joined Coldwell Banker marketing department as an advertising assistant. Mr. Rupe will be responsible for coordinating several Coldwell Banker Premier Realty marketing programs. Previously, he was affiliated with Mountain Fuel as a customer service representative. Readers wishing to submit Alumni Update items may mail them to: Editor, University Times, Weber State University, Ogden, UT 84408-1010. Include name, address, graduating class, current address and spouse's name. If a spouse graduated from Weber State, include the year of graduation. Black and white photos may be submitted. University Times is published by the Public Communications Department, Weber State University, Ogden, UT 844081010 for the Alumni Association. Address all correspondence to the Editor. Mailed third-class non- profit at Ogden, UT 84408-1010. William G. Vicars, °92, Ogden, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services Ronald D. Cantera, Executive Epitor Craig V. Nelson, Epiror Printed by WSU Printing Services 7