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December NewsletterLOBO FOOTBALL COACH STEVE WRIGHT RESIGNS Steve Wright, Sul Ross State University head football coach for the past six seasons, announced his resignation Thursday (Dec. 6). Wright made the announcement during a team meeting. His resignation is effective Jan. 15, 2008. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family and his belief that new leadership was needed. "It has been a great ride and I am indebted to Sul Ross for giving me this opportunity," Wright's letter stated. "There comes a time, especially in this profession...that leadership of a program needs tweaking. "I have determined that a new head coach is best for the student athletes, and it is probably the most productive route for me and my family." Wright's wife, Anita, and their daughter, Synthia, moved to Stevens Point, Wisc. last December, where Anita Wright is employed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. A second daughter, Stephanie, is a freshman at Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif. "This seemed a good time to evaluate what is best for my family and me," Wright said. "It is with great emotion that I would like to thank the administration, faculty, staff, the students and the Sul Ross and Alpine communities for their support." "I appreciate the dedication and work Coach Wright has brought to the football program at Sul Ross," Sul Ross President Dr. R. Vic Morgan said following Wright's resignation. "His approach to academics, discipline and his overall outreach to the players and their families was instrumental to these young men's development not just as athletes but as college students." Morgan said that a search for a new football coach will be advertised on the national market. "We will draft a position announcement and form a committee which will involve our director of athletics, other administrators, selected members of the student-athletic body, our faculty athletics representative and various other members of the university community then conduct a nation-wide search," Morgan said. "We will interview and hire a coach hopefully in the early part of the spring semester." During his six seasons at Sul Ross, Wright's teams won 15 games and lost 44, but posted 5-4 and 5-5 won-lost records during the past two seasons. He was named American Southwest Conference Co-Coach of the Year in 2006 and South Region Coach of the Year by D3 Football.com Several new career, season and single-game offensive records were established during Wright's tenure, including a Division III single-game mark for pass completions by Scott Kello. This season, quarterback Austin Davidson (Hallsville) established career records for passing yardage (8,071) and touchdown passes (61) and set a single-season mark of 24 scoring strikes. Running back TJ Barber (Midland) set career standards for rushing yardage (3,898) and touchdowns (42) under Wright's leadership. Wright, who spent six years as head coach at Mississippi Gulf Coast College in Perkinston, Miss. , joined the Sul Ross faculty in March of 2002. He grew up on the Carson-Newman College campus (Jefferson City, Tenn. ) where his grandfather served as president. Wright received his bachelor's degree from Maryville College in 1978 and master's degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1979. He is a lecturer in physical education. He has also coached at Carson-Newman, the University of Richmond ( Va. ), the University of Texas-El Paso, Navarro Junior College in Corsicana and Jones County Junior College (Ellisville, Miss.).
Museum of the Big Bend director Larry Francell (left); benefactor Marty Davis, Fort Davis/Dallas; and curator Matt Walter review the book, "Going to Texas," which includes portions written by the trio. A two-year traveling exhibition, organized by Texas Christian University's Center for Texas Studies and the Museum of the Big Bend, features 64 maps fromthe Museum of the Big Bend's Marty and Yana Davis Map Collection. The companion book was published by TCU Press. (Photo by Steve Lang) A reception was held at Dallas' Old Red Courthouse Museum launching a two-year traveling exhibition for the Museum of the Big Bend's Marty and Yana Davis Map Collection. "Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps," features 64 maps from the prestigious collection, housed at the Museum on the Sul Ross State University campus. The exhibit, featuring maps dating from 1548-2006, is organized by Texas Christian University's Center for Texas Studies and the Museum of the Big Bend. The tour will include stops at the Old Red Museum; Panhandle Plains Museum, Canyon; Museum of the Southwest, Midland; Mayborn Museum, Waco; Museum of South Texas History, Edinburg; Texas Tech Museum, Lubbock; Centennial Museum, El Paso; Old Jail Museum, Albany; and will conclude in January 2010 at the Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth. Future tours in New York and New Mexico are also being considered. A companion book, "Going to Texas," published by TCU Press, includes an introduction by Davis, Fort Davis/Dallas, who donated the collection to the Museum of the Big Bend in 2006. Museum director Larry Francell wrote "Uncharted Ground: Mapping West Texas, 1848-1861," a chapter on maps drawn during American exploration between the Mexican War and War Between the States. Curator Matt Walter wrote "Disorder on the Border, 1910-1923," on maps depicting border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico. "The book will live long after the exhibit is over," said Francell. "Prior to this publication by TCU Press, there was only one other book on Texas maps. This book does not duplicate the first and will be another definitive resource." TCU's Center for Texas Studies is an interdisciplinary center whose mission is "to celebrate all that makes Texas distinctive." The Museum of the Big Bend, which recently completed a $4.4 million renovation/relocation project, interprets the history and cultures of the Big Bend of Texas and northern Mexico. The Davis Map Collection has been hailed as one of the most significant in Texas. "Several other collections, including one at the University of Texas at Arlington, are of great prestige and size, but no collection is as accessible to the public as this one," Francell said. "We are very pleased that Sul Ross State University and the Museum of the Big Bend will have a state and possibly a national presence," he said. For more information, contact Francell, (432) 837-8145 or francell@sulross.edu, or visit www.texasstudies.org or call (817) 257-6295.
Front row L-R: Diego Jimenez, Ying Jing Xing, Elsa Dominguez, Jennifer Chavarria, Oswaldo Orozco, Leticia Tamayo, Pam Marett, Myrna Ruiz, Diwash Pokharel, Vicky Barge Back row L-R: Leo Dominguez, Perla Dozal, Benjamin Dozal, Alfonso Solis, Peyton Marett, Juan Nieto, Sawit Sriwarom, Ryan Zent, Abby Garza, Robert Barge, Jason Hennington. Photo submitted by Jason Henninton A Sul Ross State University delegation saw the proposed, locally-controversial La Entrada international trade route from the Mexican side during a recent trip. Dr. Pamela Marett, associate professor of Business Administration, Leo Dominguez, associate vice president of Advancement and University Relations, Jason Hennington, Sul Ross News writer, and MBA students from Alpine joined MBA students from Chihuahua, Mexico for a field trip to Port Topolobampo Nov. 30-Dec. 5. The purpose of the trip was for students to see first hand what they had been researching, and gain insight on the project. La Entrada seeks to create a more efficient way to transport goods from Pacific Ports in Mexico to the central United States. This route would use the unutilized border crossing in Presidio as an alternative to the overcrowded crossing in El Paso. At the same time, La Entrada would relieve some of the traffic in the Long Beach, Calif. port. The proposed truck route, however, threatens to pass through Alpine and the Big Bend, causing local controversy. Concerned residents believe the increased truck traffic will jeopardize the beauty of the region and seek an alternate route. "Weekly reports and editorials in the local papers make it clear that the reasons people choose to reside in Brewster County - its beauty, unique topography and peace and quiet - shall be destroyed by this trade route," Marett noted prior to the trip. "Yet, apart from the image provided in the papers of hundreds of trucks barreling through downtown Alpine, what do we really know about La Entrada?" The field trip provided considerable insight. According to port officials, the geographic position of Port Topolobampo is strategic for importing and exporting goods between the Central-East region of the United States and Asia. Because of this, commercial interchanging is encouraged by the North Logistic Corridor Project, the governments of the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Chihuahua and Texas in the U.S. Presently, the port invests in machinery and equipment for the shipping of bulk minerals, such as iron and copper, as well as material from the mineral deposits located near the port. The location and infrastructure of the port's facilities allows the handling of containers, agricultural bulk, and minerals, as well as adequate conditions for receiving large vessels. "Mexico needs this and wants this," Marett said. "Just seeing everything is a real wake up." The journey included a drive to Creel, Chihuahua, Mexico, and then a train ride through Copper Canyon to Los Mochis. From there students took a tour of Port Topolobampo, met port officials and representatives and heard a number of presentations on the benefits of the port. "It will provide opportunities and jobs for people," said Juan Carlos Nieto, Presidio. Students had their own views on La Entrada before embarking on the trip, and some changed after returning. Diwash Pokharel, Nepal, believes that this can be a plus for the American economy. "Although it has positives and negatives, for the economy it will be good," Pokharel said. Ying Jing Xing, China, thinks the controversy in Alpine will cause a re-route to a different area. "It may go to another community because of the resistance," Xing said. "The idea is to gain access to Asian goods coming into Mexico and relive congestion in Long Beach," said Ryan Zent, Alpine. Zent believes a compromise can help both the environment and the transporting. "If the economy can be taken care of in a friendly way through a compromise, then it would be good," he said. After visiting the port, some students agreed that La Entrada is good for the country, but both sides will have to bend to make it work. "A bypass out of Alpine's city limits would make it work," said Steve Sawit Sriwarom, Thailand. "Somebody has to sacrifice for the whole country." At Port Topolobampo presentations were given about the benefits of La Entrada, and it seems that everything is already in order to happen. "They really want to get started," Nieto said. "Funding, government, and private investors are ready, now they just need to coordinate." "It's definitely happening," said Vicky Barge, Fort Davis. Traveling in this area was a first for the students, and was an educational experience. Some were surprised by their visit in Mexico and at Port Topolobampo. "I never saw ports before, and it's good to know about them," Pokharel said. "I was expecting big ports with 50 or 60 ships. There were only a few ships because this is just the beginning stage." Students witnessed no physical construction at the port. Presentations revealed that the actual work is to begin in January 2008. Port Topolobampo was showcased as a shipping port as well as a tourist attraction. Students experienced much of what the port had to offer through a land and water tour. "I expected to hear more about the port expansion," Nieto said. "It was interesting that they were also speaking of tourism" During the trip, students saw both beautiful scenery and poverty on the train ride. Throughout Copper Canyon there were a number of small houses and very poor communities. Marett and others did not expect to see these types of living conditions. "I expected to go through and not be sad," Marett said. "I thought it would be beautiful and picturesque," Barge said. Expectations for the travelers were met and exceeded during the trip, not just for Port Topolobampo, but for Mexico itself. "Everything is totally different from what I had heard," Sriwarom said. "You don't really know about Mexico until you are there." The entire trip was an educational and enjoyable experience for the student representatives. LIZ GARCIA NAMED SUL ROSS DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE After two stints in an interim capacity, Elizabeth "Liz" Garcia has made the permanent transition to dean of Student Life at Sul Ross State University. Garcia, who came to Sul Ross as director of Residential Living in August 2003, served as interim dean between the departure of Dr. Ken Waldrop in September 2005 and the arrival of Dr. James Clifton in April 2006. She was again named interim dean when Clifton resigned in May 2007 and was appointed dean in the middle of the recently-completed fall semester. As dean, she oversees five departments: Residential Living, Career Services and Testing, Health Services, Recreational Programs and Campus Activities. "The hardest part in this (appointment) is letting go of the day-to-day, hands-on interaction, primarily with students," she said. "Residential Living, especially at Sul Ross, was my life." As director of Residential Living Garcia was heavily involved in the transition to the new $20 million Lobo Village residential complex. During her tenure, the fall-to-spring semester on-campus residential retention has increased by about 25 percent. Retention remains a major goal. "There is an on-going challenge of keeping the residence halls filled," she said. "In addition to the new facilities, we have increased services and constantly try to improve the quality of service to make it more enticing for students to stay." A native of Riviera, Garcia is a first-generation college graduate, receiving her B.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and her M.A. in Communications (with an emphasis in Student Personnel Administration) from Eastern New Mexico University, Portales. Prior to coming to Sul Ross, she was the director of Student Activities/Housing at McCook Community College, McCook, Neb. She embraces the Sul Ross student-centered philosophy. "Having personal contact with a mentor was the driving force to my getting through college," she said. "I was fortunate to have that mentor/human connection and in our capacity (Student Life) we want to give it back. "We are the life skills teachers and we try to bridge life skills with the academics. We seek to help students to be ready to succeed on their own.," she said. "I am pleased and excited that Liz has agreed to serve students at Sul Ross as our dean of Student Life," said Sul Ross President R. Vic Morgan. "She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. "Liz has the commitment and ability to serve the University's students in this important role," said Morgan. "She has done an outstanding job in each of her assignments and we expect her to be successful in this one as well." Garcia is the daughter of Alex and Beatrice De La Rosa, Riviera,. She and her daughter, Sarah, 8, are Alpine residents.
Carlas Mack, a counselor in the Office of Financial Assistance, received Sul Ross State University's first Stellar Student Service Award Dec. 19. The award stems from a meeting about Sul Ross being more student service oriented and taking responsibility for doing what it takes to help students with problems or issues. "As a follow up to that meeting we have developed a feedback program, "The 60 Second Feedback" program," said Sul Ross President R. Vic Morgan, who presented the award.. The program included a feedback card for students to complete in regards to the service of staff members. Once the cards were completed, students would deposit them in the suggestion boxes, located in the hallways on the first and second floors of the Briscoe Administration Building. Staff members also began wearing nametags so that students could easily remember their names. "The decision was not an easy one since all participants had students who were complimentary of our help," Morgan said. "There were many good examples of staff that went out of their way to better serve students and the students who completed the feedback cards were for the most part complimentary of our efforts." Morgan presented Mack with a traveling trophy that will move from recipient to recipient with the awards in the future. She also received her choice of a day off with pay, a $50 gift certificate for a local restaurant, a $50 gift certificate to the bookstore, or a parking spot on the circle for a month. In addition, she will also receive an engraved paperweight as a reminder of her selection as an outstanding supporter of students. Morgan also read some of the comments about Mack's outstanding services which included: "Helping me throughout the semester, always there available when I needed some answers." "Just friendly and never made me feel dumb about the questions I asked." "I just needed help and you knew exactly how to help me." During the presentation Morgan said there were numerous other favorable comments, but two that he regarded as most important: "Finding a way to stay in school and not have to take a semester off to generate money to come back to school." "Helped me survive at Sul Ross." Each month the Executive Committee will select an employee who has best assisted students based on the feedback received. The award is a "traveling trophy" that will be displayed in the recipient's work area for the next month. The Stellar Student Service Award is a trial program with only staff in the Financial Assistance, Registrar's Office, Recruiting and Admissions, Collections and Cashier's Office. "If the program is effective in identifying particular stars of student services, we plan to expand it to all support staff at the University," Morgan said. "I believe we have staff members who are doing exemplary work in serving students and I hope this program will help us recognize these individuals and will encourage others to step up their level of service." Morgan stressed that it is important to hand out cards and encourage students to complete them. The next award will be presented at the end of January or early in February. RYAN BAADE NAMED SUL ROSS DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Ryan Baade has been named director of Recreational Programs at Sul Ross State University. Baade, who has earned two degrees from Sul Ross, has previously served as assistant housing director. As a student, he was a residential assistant (RA), hall director and apartment and family housing director. He has also been a supervisor for RAs and Residential Living staff. Baade, who was born in Hawaii, lived in San Diego, Calif., Ruidoso, N.M. and San Antonio before enrolling at Sul Ross. He replaces Don Cook, who resigned during the fall semester. Baade said changes are planned at Graves-Pierce Recreation Center for spring semester, including expanded hours.. Baade also plans to repair existing equipment and order new equipment. "One goal is to give you the most for your money," he said. "I also want to go outside the scope of just athletes; I want to increase the demographics." Graves-Pierce already has yoga, karate, and cycling classes, but Baade is looking into adding aerobics and other types of wellness classes. Along with new additions, he also wants to increase participation in intramural sports, as well as expand the amount and diversity of the sports offered. "I plan to increase the intramural programs offered. I'm open to any ideas that students have," Baade said. The three most competitive sports, which Baade called "The Big Three", are flag football, five-on-five basketball and softball. Under his supervision, he wants to add more sports such as kickball, dodge ball, and floor hockey, as well as more water sports. Although he is offering more programs, Baade would like to keep the spirit of good sportsmanship. "Intramurals will be strict, but we will play and have fun," Baade said. "I will try to attend every event, just to have that presence of authority there." Along with goals of increasing numbers and intramural participation, Baade wants Graves-Pierce to be a place for students to come and relax even without working out. With plans to add a big screen television and couches, Graves-Pierce will have programs for students that do not necessarily involve physical activity. "It's a place for people to come and just hangout," Baade said. "I have an open door policy, so I'd like to see students in my office hanging too." Along with new additions, extended hours, and more activities, Baade wants to work on customer service as well. "I want this to be student centered," Baade said. Student workers will still be in the front office collecting IDs and greeting people as they enter the gym. "My ultimate goal is to run a friendly, clean, and safe facility," Baade said. Graves-Pierce and the swimming pool will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008. For more information, contact Baade, (432) 837-8299 or jbaade@sulross.edu. SUL ROSS STUDENTS RECEIVE DEGREES AT FALL COMMENCEMENT
Craycraft delivered the commencement address at the Gallego Center in Alpine and at the Uvalde High School Auditorium for Rio Grande College graduates. Ceremonies were held Saturday, Dec. 15 in the Pete P. Gallego Center on the Alpine Campus and in the Uvalde High School Auditorium for RGC graduates.. Alpine campus graduates, their degrees and hometowns are listed below. Degree codes are as follows: AA-Associate of Applied Science; BA - Bachelor of Arts; BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration; BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts; BS - Bachelor of Science; Cert. - Certificate; MA - Master of Arts; MAg. - Master of Agriculture; MBA - Master of Business Administration; MEd - Master of Education; MS - Master of Science; VN - Vocational Nursing Certificate; cum laude, 3.5-3.69 grade point average; magna cum laude, 3.7-3.89; summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0. Sul Ross Campus: CHIHUAHUA, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO: Patricia Margarita Cornejo Martinez, MBA, Management; Luis Jorge Diaz de Leon Perez, MBA, Management; Celeste Guadalupe Morales Duran, MBA, Management; Karla Mariana Portillo Delgado, MBA, Management; Myrna Ruiz Portillo, MBA. Management; Carlos A. Ramirez, MBA, Management; Alejandro Rubio Grajeda, MBA, Management; Luis Carlos Sepulveda Perez Rodriguez, MBA, Management; Luis Ramon Terrazas Garcia, MBA, Management CUAHTEMOC CITY, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO: Victor Valenzuela Enriquez, MBA. Management DELICIAS, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO: David Alejandro Chavez Pineda, MBA, Management TUCSON, ARIZ.: Ryan Christopher Zent, BBA, Management CLARKSVILLE, ARK.: Mark Allen Gunn, MAg, Range and Wildlife Management OCEANSIDE, CALIF.: Alisa R. DeLaCruz, BA, Psychology CHEVY CHASE, MD.: Kevin J. Roberts, BA, General Studies CLOQUET, MINN.: Jessica Ellen Erickson, MS, Range and Wildlife Management ST. LOUIS, MO.: Eule Ford, MEd. Physical Education ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: Kimberley N. Shoebotham, BA, Psychology, summa cum laude ALPINE: Mary Alvarado-Cloud, MBA, Management; Rachel Anne Bynum, VN.; Jay Giles Clements, BS, Animal Science; Lisa Marie Escovedo, BS, Criminal Justice; Abel Luna Fierro III, BA. Psychology; Minerva Esther Franco, VN; Olivia Gallegos, BA, Spanish; Richard Mark Glover, MA, English; Christina Hernandez, BBA, Office Systems; Bradford Rhea McGuire, BA, English; Maria Angelica Molinar, BA, General Studies; Nichole Diane Murrell, BA, Psychology; Steven Ramos, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science; Ruby Fuentez Welker, VN; Sage E. Wisner, BS, Biology ANDREWS: Sidney Hooper, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science BANDERA: Taylor M. Feldmann, BA, General Studies BIG LAKE: Joshua Bud Kohutek, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science BIG SPRING: Sharon McGrievy, MEd, Reading Specialist BRACKETTVILLE: David Seargeant, Jr., BS, Animal Science BRENHAM: Cole Wells, BS, Criminal Justice BROWNSVILLE: Julian C.B. Morgan, BS, Animal Science BULVERDE: Catherine Diane Brown, BS, Natural Resource Management CARRIZO SPRINGS: Raquel Dawn Acosta, BS, Biology CENTER POINT: Cally Mahler, AA, Veterinary Technology, BS, Animal Science CLINT: Joe Adrian Zepeda, BBA, Business Administration COLORADO CITY: Thad Murrah Richardson, BA, General Studies DEL RIO: Adelia B. Flores, BA, English;Marel Pineda, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, cum laude; DICKENS: A. Dustin Carter, BS, Animal Science EDINBURG: Ramiro Moreno, Jr., BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science EL PASO: Rebecca Louise Baeza-Estrada, MEd., School Administration; Cameron Lea Burton, MEd, School Administration; Norma A. Corral, MEd, School Administration; Michelle Ann Dutchover, MEd., Reading Specialist; Jennifer Ellis, MEd, School Administration; Nora Flores, MEd, Counseling; Ruby I. Garcia, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; David Ramon Gonzalez, MEd, School Administration; Delila Lopez, B.A., English; Luis Carlos Luna, MEd, School Administration; Anthony Mata, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science; William David McLean, MEd, Counseling; Erica Munoz, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, cum laude; Mary Ann Olivas, MEd, School Administration; Denise Solaris Ortega, BFA, Art; Margarita Gomez Thornton, MS, Range and Wildlife Management; Charles F. Wilcox, MS, Criminal Justice FABENS: Sonia Luna, BA, Communication; Veronica Anne Rodriguez, MEd, Counseling; Laura Sotelo, BS, Criminal Justice FORT STOCKTON: Ty Ann Curtis, BA, Psychology; Johanna C. Dominguez, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science; Cindy L. Losoya, BBA, Management HASKELL: Jennifer J. Ivie, BS, Animal Science IRAAN: Shanna Lasae Gibson, BS, Animal Science KATY: Hollie Kelling, BS, Animal Science LAMPASAS: Robert Earl McIlroy IV, AA, Meat Technology, BS, Animal Science; LUBBOCK: Carlton Scott Howard, MEd, Physical Education; Bradford Quigley, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science; Rebecca Sistrunk, MEd, Counseling MARATHON: Maritza Martinez, BA, Communication MARFA: Melissa Ann Ascencio, VN; Lucia Hortencia Sosa Diaz, MEd., Educational Diagnostician; Brian Salcido, Cert., Office Systems MCCAMEY: Kristin Vaughn, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies MIDLAND: Gina Marie Howle, MEd, Counseling MISSION: Tori Nicole Negebauer, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science MONAHANS: Chrystal Peacock, BS, Criminal Justice; Lacey Danielle Sanders, BS, Biology NACOGDOCHES: Courtney Kentrel Colston, BA, Communication NEW BRAUNFELS: Todd Elrod, BA, General Studies ODESSA: Kimberly Kay Dutchover, BA, Spanish; Derek Daniel Horton, BS, Biology; Andre Moore, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science; Tommy Lewis Pool, Jr., MEd, Counseling OZONA: Jessica Kay Galan, BA, English; Hollis Wayne Moore, MEd, School Administration; Shona Carol Moore, MEd. School Administration; Cynthia Kay Webb, MEd., Counseling PRESIDIO: Iralee G. Acosta, BA, Spanish; Marta G. Alvarado, BA, Spanish, cum laude; Daena G. Baeza, BA, Spanish; Juanita U. Bishop, BA, General Studies;Iris Chirinos, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science; Betsy Mariel Lujan, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Ilse Pantoja, BA, Spanish, cum laude; Jose M. Soto, VN PYOTE: Nolan Baize Pritchard, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science RAYMONDVILLE Zane Colton Kirsch, BS, Natural Resource Management RIO GRANDE CITY: Ysenia Lopez, BA, Social Science; Roman F. Villarreal, Jr., BA, Political Science ROUND ROCK: Charles B. Brown, MS, Geology SABINAL: Robbie Michele Connell, BBA, Accounting, magna cum laude SAN ANGELO: Matthew S. Ynostrosa, BS, Natural Resource Management SAN ANTONIO: Joyce C. Rathmann Sesters, MA, History; SAN ELIZARIO: Adriana Pacheco, BS, Criminal Justice SAN MARCOS: Robert Romero, BS, Kinesiology and Sports Science SCHERTZ: Jessica Gonzales, BS, Criminal Justice, cum laude SPRINGTOWN: Jacob Elledge, BS, Industrial Technology STANTON: Kourtney Dawn Graves, BA, Theatre STOCKDALE: Jacob Travis Scheel, BS, Natural Resource Management SUGAR LAND: Alisa Rose Lanning, BS, Animal Science, cum laude SWEETWATER: Lynn Ann Duniven, MAg, Animal Science TORNILLO: Elizabeth Aguirre, BBA, Accounting VAN HORN: Sergio Adrian Hinojos, BA, General Studies; Erica Urias, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies WELLMAN: Juan Salgado, BS, Animal Science WINK: Brandy K. Harris, BA, Psychology Rio Grande College Campus: ASHERTON: Sonia Soto Navarro, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Selma Vallejo Riojas, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, cum laude BATESVILLE: Nelida Ayala, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; BRACKETTVILLE: Tara Brooke Eckenrod, BA, Psychology CARRIZO SPRINGS: Leslie Vallejo, BA, English CRYSTAL CITY: Manuel Zapata Cervantes, BS, Criminal Justice; Rosie Espinosa-Briseno, BA, Psychology; Devonna Deann Hernandez, BA, Psychology DEL RIO: Daniel Adriance, BA, Social Science; Anna Alvarez, BA, Spanish; Blanca Sauceda Briones, BA, Psychology; Claudia Linda Briones,, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Cristina Emilia Garza, MEd, Educational Diagnostician; Sandra Givirio, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Angelica M. Gomez, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Julia Claire Gray, MEd, Reading Specialist; Diana Gutierrez Guajardo, MEd, School Administration; Angela Marie Jasso, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Belinda Juarez, BS, Criminal Justice; Jorge Alberto Limon, MEd, School Administration; Adaly Longoria, BA, Psychology; Katherine Ann Longoria-Polanco, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Jorge Luis Martinez, BBA, Management Information Systems;Lourdes M. McClellan, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Carolina Gonzalez Ortiz, BA, History; Patricia J. Paniagua, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, magna cum laude; Rosa Maria Rizo, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, summa cum laude; Renee Luann Rodriguez, BA, English; Monica Sandoval, BA, History, cum laude; Yazmin Santiago, MEd, General Education; Maria J. Sigley, MBA, Business Administration; Donald Jeffrey Weaver, MEd, School Administration; Cynthia Carol Wardle Welch, MEd, Counseling EAGLE PASS: Diana Leticia Arizpe, BA, History; Reynaldo Becerra, BA, Social Science; Euvistana Benavides, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Lizette Gonzalez Cardoza, BA, Social Science; Graciela Salas Cerna, BS, Criminal Justice; Cynthia Lane Compton, MEd, School Administration; Sara G. De Hoyuos-Hernandez, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Antonio Rene Felan, BS, Criminal Justice; Martha L. Fernandez, BA, History;Edna B. Graf, MEd, School Administration; Marco Antonio Gutierrez, BA, Social Science;Jose G. Hernandez, Jr., MEd, School Administration; Jessica Flores Ibarra, Ba, English; Martha Patricia Lejia, BA, English; Victoria A. Lopez, BA, Social Science; Daniel M. Martinez, BS, Criminal Justice; Yecenia Bianca Martinez, BBA, General Business; Vanessa Mata, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Enrique Medina, BS, Criminal Justice; Jesus Molina, BA, History; Sylvia Irene Montoya, MEd, Educational Diagnostician; Diego Hernandez Nava, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Jose Luis Perez, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Martha Patricia Rios, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Belia A. Rodriguez, MEd, School Administration; Evie Rodriguez, BS, Mathematics; Helen Rodriguez, BA, Spanish, summa cum laude; Juan L. Tamez, BA, History; Carolyn Frances Williams, BA, History HONDO: Jeffrey Nichols Rochat, MEd, School Administration; Keni L. Rodgers, MBA, Business Administration KERRVILLE: Kimberlye Vogel, MEd, Counseling LA PRYOR: Sheryll Ellaine Espiritu, MEd, General Education Raquel Velasquez, BA, History PEARSALL: Rochelle Andrea Camacho, BS, Criminal Justice QUEMADO: Brittany Nicole Moore, BA, Social Science RIO FRIO: Keta Cline-Magers, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies SAN ANTONIO: Kathryn Elaine Baulch, MEd, General Education UVALDE: Ginger Michelle Black, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Jean Henderson Brannum, BS, Criminal Justice; Belia A. Canales, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; David Conde, BBA, Management Information Systems; Jean Demasi, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies; Walter Earl Esser, MBA, Business Administration; Josefina Duenez Flores, BBA, Business Adminstration; Debbie LaRue French, BA, Psychology, magna cum laude; Griselda G. Garza, BA, Spanish; Michelle A. Quintanilla, BS, Criminal JOHN STEVENS Sul Ross State University print services supervisor John Stevens has not only seen, but experienced numerous transformations in the industry during his quarter-century of employment Stevens will retire Jan. 31, 2008. A reception was held on Friday, Dec. 7. The Marfa High School (1971) and Sul Ross graduate (B.A., Criminal Justice, 1976) joined the Print Shop as a printing operator II in 1983. He has worked for three directors, the late W.A. "Bill" Sprinkle; Paul Olsen; and present News and Publications director Steve Lang; and three presidents, C. Robert Richardson, Jack Humphries and R. Vic Morgan. Stevens was named print services supervisor in 2003 after Olsen's retireme. His printing experience extends back another decade. Stevens worked for The Big Bend Sentinel in Marfa from 1974-78, then was a partner with Bill Brooks in the Territorial Printer in Alpine (1978-83). During more than 30 years as a printer, he has seen the industry evolve from Linotypes to Compugraphics to computers and digital composition. He has worked with letterpress, offset printing, color copying, scanning and now digital printing. "Computer graphics has definitely been the most distinctive change in the industry," he said. "The ability to design all types of publications has been greatly expanded through the computer, and when things are working well, they can be produced more quickly." He praised the Sul Ross environment. "I have enjoyed Sul Ross and West Texas; the people, the climate, the way of life," he said. "I have always worked for good bosses, and I regard them as my friends as well as supervisors." Stevens was born in Laredo and moved with his family to Calexico, Calif., and Houlton, Maine, where his father, O.D., served as a Border Patrol agent. The family moved to Marfa in 1963 when O.D. Stevens was named chief patrol agent of the Marfa sector. John Stevens enrolled at Sul Ross after graduation from high school and also served in the Texas National Guard from 1972-78. John and Becky Stevens have two daughters, Michelle Martinez, Alpine; and Leslie Stevens, Marfa, and three grandchildren, Kaela, Zachary and Adam. They plan to move to Kerrville upon retirement. Retirement plans include "trying to work as little as possible, although that is not likely." Joyce Miller Joyce Miller, administrative secretary in the Office of Recruiting and Admissions, will retire Jan. 31, 2008 from Sul Ross State University. A reception was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in the University Center's second floor foyer. Miller began working as a secretary in the Registrar's Office in March 1998. She was transferred to the Office of Recruiting and Admissions in 2002. Prior to that, she worked as a secretary for oil companies in Lubbock; for El Paso Natural Gas in El Paso; for the Pecos Enterprise and an attorney in Pecos; and for an oil operator in Monahans. A native of Ralls, she graduated from Ralls High School and later attended Draughns Business School in Lubbock before starting her secretarial career. Joyce and her husband, Bob, moved to Alpine in 1993. Bob Miller was a music director in Baptist churches in Ralls, El Paso and Kermit before going to work as a sales representative for Valley Motors in Pecos. He now works at Alpine Auto Rental. Joyce Miller commuted to Monahans for five years until her employer sold his oil properties. "I intended on retiring to play golf and travel after leaving my job in Monahans in 1997," she said. "That didn't quite work out, but those plans are still out there." Making the transition from the oil business to the student business has been a pleasant experience. She presently works with recruiters Aaron Hardwick, Liz Castillo and Victor Natera, as well as the Student Ambassadors. Her supervisor is Greg Schwab, associate vice president for Enrollment Management. "I have enjoyed the people that I have worked with," she said, "especially the students. "I enjoyed watching the basketball teams, and the 2003-2004 team that went to the national tournament was one of my favorites., One of those players, Aaron Hardwick, is now a recruiter." The Millers will also celebrate 50 years of marriage on April 3, 2008. They have three sons: Johnny, the choral director at Borger High School; Brad, a Sul Ross graduate, and his wife, Terry, who are dorm parents at Boys and Girls Country of Houston, Inc., in Hockley; and Monty, an interior designer who lives in Dallas. They have two grandsons, Loren, 14, and Collin, 10. Retirement plans include golf, travel, "and doing nothing." "When I get tired of that, I will do some volunteer work," she said. W.H. "Jack" Perryman ALPINE, Texas -- Sul Ross former Assistant Coach Perryman died on Tuesday, December 18 at Alpine Valley Care Center. "Mr. Perryman was a very good friend and colleague," said Dr. Chet Sample, former director of athletics at Sul Ross. "He was highly respected by all former students and faculty as a very strict but fair professor." "He is usually the first faculty member that former students ask me about and usually say that they did not really appreciate it at the time that they were in his class but they realize that he was one of the best professors they ever had," Sample continued. "Jack usually locked his classroom door when he arrived in the classroom and you 'just missed the train' if you were not in class when he started." "One of the funniest things that I ever saw was about three or four students standing outside his classroom listening attentively through the door and taking notes. They were late for class and he locked them out!," he added. As a demonstration of his commitment to the classroom, Perryman established an endowment fund in 1986 to fund scholarships for physical education majors and minors. In order to qualify for a Perryman Scholarship, a student must also be active in extra curricular activities in physical education and have a top grade point average. A native of Nacona, Texas, Perryman graduated from Texas Christian University and was on their undefeated 1938 football team that finished No. 1 in the nation. He coached at Munday High School before entering the Navy. He and his wife, Dorothy, were married in 1942. Prior to coming to Alpine, he was assistant football coach and head baseball coach at Kermit High and then went to Fabens for three months. He then completed his master of education degree from Sul Ross in 1949. Mrs. Perryman taught in the public school system for 31 years and even coached basketball. She received her undergraduate degree in homemaking from Texas Woman's University and her master of education from Sul Ross. Asked why Sul Ross was special to him, Perryman replied, "It has been my whole life. I like Sul Ross and Alpine and have made good friends. There was a great camaraderie among the faculty." Perryman retired from the physical education faculty in 1976 after 30 years of teaching and coaching. He was also inducted into the Sul Ross State University Athletic Hall of Honor in 1986. Troy Lee Barber Troy Lee Barber, 68, Midland, father of Sul Ross student TJ Barber, died Tuesday, Dec. 18. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. at the Northside Church of Christ, 1511 North Fort Worth St., Midland, TX. A memorial fund has been established at the Wells Fargo Bank, 1030 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX, 79701, ph. (432) 699-3170. The bank asked to be contacted by phone prior to sending donations by mail. |
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Dr. Kenneth Craycraft (left), vice chancellor for Academic Affairs of the Texas State University System, receives a Bar-SR-Bar branding iron from Sul Ross State University President R. Vic Morgan Saturday (Dec. 15).