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Show Reunions Set For Two Classes The Class of *45 will hold a 50-year reunion June 9-10. Activities will include a picnic, dinner, program, campus tour and participation in the University’s 1995 commencement exercises. The Class of *55 will meet May 19-20 for its 40th graduation anniversary. Activities for that class will include a reception, awards banquet, program and campus tour. Alumni may obtain more information about 1995 reunions by calling (801) 6267950 or by writing the WSU Alumni Association, Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 84408-3701. Ogden Man Receives Award Kenneth L. Warnick, chairmanelect of The Chamber Ogden/Weber, received the 1995 Lewis W. ShurtliffUniversity Club Award for service to the campus and community Jan. 7. The Weber State University Alumni Association and President Paul H. Thompson presented the award to Mr. Warnick during the Fourth Annual University Club Birthday Party. Mr. Warnick is vice president of Great Salt Lake Minerals Corp. Mr. Warnick encouraged a dozen Northern Utah companies to adopt Ogden and Weber County schools. His company received statewide recognition for efforts to 6 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION improve educational opportunities at South Weber Elementary School. As past chairman of the chamber’s education committee, Mr. Warnick helped establish a local “Partners in Education” Program. “Mr. Warnick actively promotes educational endeavors throughout the Ogden area,” said Dale C. Campbell, alumni association president. “We believe his community service exemplifies the spirit of the Shurtliff award.” The Shurtliff award honors Lewis W. Shurtliff, founder of Weber Stake Academy, predecessor to the University. WSUAA Needs More Volunteers The alumni association needs volunteers to become board members. Alumni who graduated 40 or more years ago may apply or submit nominations for membership on the Emeritus Alumni Council. Alumni who graduated after 1979 may apply for membership on the Young Alumni Council. Graduates from all years may apply for membership on the Alumni Board of Directors, Backcourt Club Council, Gridiron Club Council and Track and Field Alliance Council. Board or council members serve for two-year terms and may apply for a second term. For consideration, alumni should send a letter indicating their Weber State degrees, years attended and daytime phone number to Alumni Association Board of Directors, Alumni Center, Weber NEWS State University, Ogden, UT, 84408-3701. Alumni may obtain more information by calling (801) 626-7535 during business hours. Leaders Honored For Service Five community leaders received 1994 distinguished alumni and service awards in October from the University’s Alumni Association. “Distinguished Alumni Awards” went to Dexter D. Farr, Class of ’54 and owner of Asael Farr & Sons Co. of Ogden; Jerry Moyes, Class of 66 and CEO of Swift Trucking Co. of Phoenix; and Gaye Littleton, Class of ’80 and executive director of Your Community Connection in Ogden. “Distinguished Service Awards” went to Jewel Lee Kenley, president and owner of Ed Kenley Ford in Layton, and Richard Moyle, WSU professor of geology. “Those chosen for distinguished alumni and service awards have brought honor to Weber State and themselves through service to the University, the state, nation or their profession,” said Dale C. Campbell, alumni association president. The five received their awards at an annual alumni awards dinner in October. Fund Helps Alumni Children Children or grandchildren of alumni may benefit from a $12,000 scholarship endowment established this fall by the alumni association. Dale C. Campbell, alumni association president, said the number and dollar amount of scholarships will depend on the number of applicants. He said the awards will grow annually as the alumni association receives additional contributions. The association will accept scholarship applications for next year until Feb. 1. Applicants must provide personal academic information and complete names of parents or grandparents who attended Weber State, Mr. Campbell said. Applications and information may be obtained by calling (801) 626-7535 or by writing to Weber State University Alumni Scholarships, Alumni Center, Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 84408-3701. THE 30s Ogden, received the 1994 career achievement award given annually by the political organization and parties section of the American Political Science Association. The award honored Mr. Sundquist for “a lifetime of distinguished scholarly and professional contributions to the field.” mE AQs Gloria Parry Walter, ’46, resident at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California. J. Carlyle Parker, ’70, Stanislaus, Calif., received the 1994 Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) Genealogical Publishing Co./ History Section Award. The award is given to encourage, recognize and commend professional achievement in historical reference and research librarianship. Mr. Parker is the founder of the Modesto Turlock California Family History Center. Dr. Derry Brinley, ’89, Ogden, has joined the McKay-Dee Institute of Behavioral Medicine, specializing in child, adolescent and general psychiatry. He completed training in psychiatry Corona del Mar, Calif., displayed her mixed-media painting “Mardis Gras,” in a Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts. This Laguna Beach pageant re-creates works of art, paintings and sculpture with models posing to look like their counterparts in the original pieces. CASE Honors Two Areas Two departments received awards in December from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. The alumni association received an award of excellence for its annual fishing derby for physically challenged children. The fishing derby was coordinated by Richard Davis, associate director. The development office, directed by Don Spainhower, received an award of distinction for an event honoring donors to the University. The two departments received the awards during a December ceremony in San Francisco. The departments were selected from more than 140 entries from colleges and universities in Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California. principal at North Layton Junior High School. James L. Sundquist, ’34, Mary Hurlburt, ’74, Layton, Utah, was named Realtor of the Year for 1993 by the Greater Ogden Area Board of Realtors. Ms. Hurlburt is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Club and the recipient of the Salesperson of the Year and YWCA’s Women of the Year awards. She lives in Layton with her husband, “MARDI GRAS” — This painting by Gloria Parry Walter, Class of ’46, was on exhibit in California as part of the Festival of the Arts. THE 70s Lance. Kyle Mattson, ’76, Rochester, N.Y., received the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. Winners were nominated by students and evaluated by their peers. THE SOs Graham Lovelady, ’81, Ogden, Utah, has been appointed CEO of Christian Heritage Schools Association, an interdenomina- Scott Greenwell, ’70, Farmington, Utah, has been named the 1994 Secondary Principal of the Year by the Utah Association of Secondary School Principals. Mr. Greenwell was also named Outstanding Secondary Administrator of the Year by the Utah Geographic Alliance. He has worked 13 years in administrative roles in secondary education. He is tional ministry with a mission of building several Christian elementary schools. Mr. Lovelady is a licensed minister in the Conservative Baptist Church. in Missouri, Kansas and Wisconsin. THE 90s Navy Seaman Recruit Keith M. Quimby, ’90, Great Lakes, Ill., received the United Service Organization Award, which honors recruits who exemplify the spirit and intent of the term “shipmate.” Mr. Quimby received the award upon completion of basic training. Dr. Lance A. Albrechtsen, ’91, Ogden, received a medical degree in dental surgery from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Navy Seaman Recruit Ronald S. Rigby, ’94, Great Lakes, III., recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command. Mr. Rigby was taught general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-the-job training. Marine Pvt. David P. Whitney, 94, San Diego, Calif., completed recruit training, which teaches battlefield survival, physical conditioning, first aid, rifle marksmanship and closeorder drill. Readers may mail Alumni Update items to: University Times, Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 84408-1010. Include name, address and graduating class. 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. Dr. Craig Foley, ’84, Ogden, Utah, has joined the McKay-Dee Hospital staff. Dr. Foley specializes in colon and rectal surgery. He received his medical education at the University of Utah and was chief Address all correspondence to the Editor. Mailed third-class non- profit at Ogden, UT, 84408-1010. Ronald D. Cantera, Executive Eprror Craig V. Nelson, Eprror Printed by WSU Printing Services |