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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Alumni and Friendsof Briar Cliff University,
As the season turns toward spring, prepara-
tions for Commencement are underway.
Once again, Briar Cliff will be blessed with
a large graduating class - a by-product of
enrollment increases over the last several
years.
Just before Commencement, Briar Cliff will host the Scholarship and Creative Works Convocation wherein
students present the results of their research and projects to the Briar Cliff Community. This event show-
cases the academic and creative accomplishments of our students. I am always impressed with the presenta-
tions given.
As the Class of 2007 is poised to move to the next phase of their life, there are abundant opportunities await-
ing them. Undoubtedly, like classes before them, many of our graduates will continue their studies at grad-
uate, medical, dental or law schools. Other graduates will launch their career. Regardless of their chosen
field, Briar Cliff has prepared them to be successful in their lives and their occupations.
Justin Pennington ’02, featured on page 16, is just one example of a Briar Cliff graduate who went to grad-
uate school and is prepared for future success. He recently graduated with a Ph.D. from the University
of Kansas and is pursuing a career in pharmaceutical chemistry with the Schering-Plough Research
Institute.
Looking to the future, Briar Cliff continues to implement our strategic and master plans for our campus.
The university is getting stronger as we continue to operate with budget surpluses and reduce debt. Since
2000 we have reduced our debt by more than 50 percent. In addition, alumni giving has increased by almost
13 percent in the last two years. One of the strategic plan goals is to increase alumni giving by at least two
percent to reach the average level of giving of our peer institutions.
We continue to serve students who are the first in their family to attend college - 45 percent of our students
come from first generation families and 38 percent of them are considered low income by Federal standards.
Consequently, our students need scholarship support in order to make a college degree possible.
We are very grateful for the support we receive from our alumni and the general community and want to
thank you for your interest in and support of BCU.
God’s blessings,
Beverly A. Wharton
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sister Dorothy HeiderscheitChairperson & President, Sisters of St. Francis
Bailey AalfsRetired CEO, Sabre Communications Corporation
Tim BrownPresident, Brown Construction Company
Karen ChestermanCommunity Leader
Marilyn ChristiansenCommunity Leader
Michael EllwangerPartner, Rawlings, Nieland, Probasco, Killinger,
Ellwanger, Jacobs & Mohrhauser, L.L.P.
Leonard GillPresident, L.P. Gill, Inc.
Chuck HarstadRetired Staff V.P. Corporate Marketing, 3M
Thomas HurleyPresident, Hurley Companies
Sister Cathy KatoskiDirector of Development, Sisters of St. Francis
Matthew LawlerInvestment Representative, Dakota County State Bank
Dr. Carolyn LemanProfessor of Nursing Emerita
Community Leader
Sister Kathy LentschV.P., Sisters of St. Francis
Jameley LevichCommunity Leader
Craig McGarrySenior V.P., First National Bank
Dr. Gerald McGowanPhysician, Family Practice Center
Most Rev. R. Walker NicklessBishop, Diocese of Sioux City
Rev. Patrick O’KanePastor, St. John Church
Virginia PetersonCommunity Leader
Kathy PetriePartner, Siouxland McDonald’s
H.F. “Gus” SchroederRetired Businessman,
Former Mayor, Wall Lake, Iowa
Jane SheyPresident, Shey & Associates
Dr. Diane WerthRetired Physician, Cardiovascular Associates
Beverly WhartonPresident, Briar Cliff University
Sister Mona WingertRetired, Sisters of St. Francis
Charese YanneyPartner, Guarantee Roofing & Siding
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITYM A G A Z I N E
Briar Cliff University Magazine is an official publication of Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa. BriarCliff University Magazine is published three times a year by the Briar Cliff University Office ofInstitutional Advancement and is mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of Briar Cliff University.Copyright © 2007 by Briar Cliff University.
At Briar Cliff University there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, disabil-ity or national origin in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This principle applies to, but is not lim-ited to, educational programs, admissions, activities, financial aid and/or employment policies.
ON THE COVER
Mike and Ashley Jensen spent several days in the Italian
village of Assisi retracing the steps of St. Francis and St. Clare
during a pilgrimage that also doubled as their honeymoon.
The couple talks about their journey on page 8.
Table of ContentsFEATURES
Lunch With the Chargers ...............................................................6
Through the Eyes of St. Francis
BCU Couple Experiences Assisi Pilgrimage.................................8
Lights, Camera, CRUNCH! ........................................................10
Chapin Soars to New Heights
for Briar Cliff Track Team...........................................................11
A Chance to Succeed
Landed Amado Martinez at Briar Cliff .......................................12
BCU Homecoming 2007 ...................................Inside Back Cover
IN EVERY ISSUE
Message from the President........................................Inside Cover
Brief Stories......................................................................................2
Board of Trustees Feature ..............................................................5
Class Notes.....................................................................................13
Will there ever be peace and harmony
in the Middle East? That was the topic
of debate on the BCU campus between
Dr. Tom Boeke, provost and vice pres-
ident, and Dr. Grace Ann Witte, OSF,
associate professor of sociology and lib-
eral arts, during the second faculty
debate of the academic year in January.
“There are a number of reasons why
there are tensions and conflicts in the
Middle East,” said Boeke, who argued that peace is not possible in the Middle East.
“Reasons like religion, Arab nationalism, oil and the Arab/Israeli dispute all play a part
in ongoing tensions and conflicts.”
Witte cited reasons to students and faculty from the Stark Center Stage that peace could,
in fact, be achieved during the lifetime of the current Briar Cliff student body saying,
“It’s not necessarily what communities in the Middle East do, but what other nations or
communities can do to help.”
For example, Witte discussed influential leaders like Ghandi and Martin Luther King,
Jr. as well as the Camp David Accord that was signed by Menachem Begin, prime min-
ister of Israel, and Anwar al-Sadat, president of Egypt, in 1978 that outlined a frame-
work for peace in the Middle East.
“We’ve gotten beyond cannibalism. We’ve gotten beyond slavery. We can get beyond
war,” Witte added. “It’s crucial to believe peace is possible.”
“I hope Sister Grace Ann is right,” Boeke noted in closing the friendly argument, “But
it will take several steps to resolve the Arab/Israeli dispute.”
Briar Cliff University was the setting as Siouxlanders braved the cold January weather
to share warm thoughts and memories about the courageous legacy left by Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Sponsored by Briar Cliff University, Morningside College and the Siouxland Coalition
for Cultural Awareness, the event featured music by Briar Cliff sophomore Obadiah
Tezeno and a biographical reading of Dr. King’s life by BCU senior Keana Turner.
Dick Hayes, former director of the Sioux City Human Rights Commission, gave an
emotional rendition of Dr. King’s famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech before
a crowd of more than 200 inside the St. Francis Center on the BCU campus. The
keynote address was delivered by Sioux City businessman and Briar Cliff emeriti
trustee Art Silva. Additional speakers included Sioux City Mayor Craig Berenstein and
a prayer by Rev. Larenzo Chavis of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Sioux City.
For 25 consecutive years, Briar Cliff University has honored Dr. King’s legacy.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. REMEMBERED
FACULTY DEBATEPeace in the Middle East
Dr. Richard Steinbach has been
enjoying a busy year on the Briar
Cliff campus. Steinbach, an accom-
plished concert pianist and professor
of music at Briar Cliff University, has
released a new music CD entitled,
“Rhapsody in Blue and Other
American Favorites” and recently
performed a concert in Meis Recital
Hall with renowned international
flutist Michel Bellavance. He was
also a featured performer in the Sioux
City Concert Course in March in a
piano duo concert with Howard
Helvey at Eppley Auditorium.
Steinbach, who has taught at Briar
Cliff since 1980, recorded music for
the new CD on the BCU campus in
Our Lady of Grace Chapel last
February. His recording of American
music for solo piano which includes
selections of George Gershwin’s
“Rhapsody in Blue” and “Three
Preludes” was made possible from a
grant provided by the Iowa Arts
Council. The album also features
various folk/hymn tune arrangements
from American composers Mark
Hayes, Joseph Martin and Helvey.
The CD is available online through
www.towerhill-recordings.com or the
BCU campus store.
STEINBACH releases CD of
American music favorites
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What happens when you bring some of the best business minds from Siouxland to the
campus of Briar Cliff for a panel discussion? You get “Learnings from the Global
Marketplace.”
In February, Briar Cliff University’s Students in Free Enterprise chapter, the Coleman
Foundation and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce sponsored a discussion that fea-
tured Eric Bertness, president and CEO of Phillips Kiln Services; Mani Subramanian,
president of Phillips Kiln Services, India; and Jan Poulson, president of Poulson
Advertising. Bertness focused on conducting business in foreign countries, particularly
those nations with different legal, economic and social systems. Subramanian discussed
the business realities of the Indian and Chinese governments and how it affects the rest
of the world’s global marketplace. Poulson described designing an advertising campaign
for one of Sioux City’s largest and most popular companies, American Pop Corn
Company.
“LEARNINGS” TOUTS LESSONS about the global economy
“This is a wonderful school,” said Dr. Geraldine Allen, chairperson of the visiting
team for the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) of her
assessment of the Briar Cliff University Nursing Department. Allen and members of
NLNAC were on the BCU campus evaluating Briar Cliff’s Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) program.
Allen, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the MSN program at Troy
University, described BCU’s nursing program as “excellent” and that it “should match
up well with other big schools.”
“They were very complimentary of our program,” said Dr. Richard Petersen, associ-
ate professor and chairperson of the BCU Nursing Department. “It wasn’t really one
thing in general, it was a combination of factors that they pointed to in our program
that we can be proud of.”
Among the highlights were BCU’s nursing curriculum, faculty, and its facilities,
including the nursing lab. A decision on the initial accreditation of the MSN program
will be made in June.
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING receives accreditation visit from the NLNAC
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She may not have won the grand
prize, but Katie Oberg ’05 felt like a
winner nonetheless after she
appeared on a February telecast of
her favorite game show “Wheel of
Fortune.”
Oberg, a graduate student at the
University of Minnesota, was a guest
on “Wheel of Fortune” during
“Country Music Stars” week. The
native of Elk Point, S.D. who gradu-
ated from Briar Cliff with a degree
in human resource management was
paired with Eddie Montgomery, a
member of the group Montgomery
Gentry. Things got off to a sweet
start for the duo, who won the open-
ing puzzle worth $1,000, but Steve
Azar and his partner, Whitney, had
the biggest payday taking home
more than $25,000. All the money
won by contestants was matched by
the show and donated to the celebri-
ty’s favorite charity.
“I was disappointed we didn’t do
better,” Oberg said in a phone inter-
view, “but it was a lot of fun. Luck
just wasn’t on our side.”
After filling out an application,
Oberg auditioned for the show in St.
Paul, Minn. in April 2006. Oberg
eventually made the cut defeating
other challengers in a head-to-head
competition. In December, she
received the call to join Pat Sajak
and Vanna White in Charleston,
S.C. for the country music-themed
show.
“I’m not the biggest fan of country
music,” she admitted, “but I wasn’t
going to argue.”
BCU alum featured on
WHEEL OF
FORTUNE
4 Spring 2007
CATHY KATOSKI, OSF,’69, earned her bache-
lor’s degree in business
from Briar Cliff. She
also has a master’s
degree in theological
studies from the
Catholic Theological
Union, and a doctorate
of ministry from the University of St. Mary
of the Lake. She has served as registrar at
Briar Cliff from 1972-1978, as well as being
named to the board of directors for the
National Catholic Development Conference
in 2005. From 1992-2000, she was vice pres-
ident of the Sisters of St. Francis in
Dubuque, Iowa, where she now serves as
director of development.
JAMELEY LEVICH of Sioux
City received her BFA
in art education from the
University of South
Dakota and a CDE from
the Chicago National
Association of Dance
Masters. Levich devotes
much of her time to sev-
eral organizations. She is a member of the
BCU President’s Leadership Council and
serves on the board of directors for both
First American Bank and Carmelite Nuns of
Sioux City. Levich also taught art in the
Sioux City and Muscatine, Iowa School
Districts. She and her husband, James, are
recent co-chairs of the Bishop’s Dinner for
the Diocese of Sioux City.
THOMAS HURLEY ’73 is
president of Hurley
Companies, located in
Lubbock, Texas. Hurley
Companies includes E.B.
Plastics Inc., Essence
Bottling Company and
Hurley Packaging of
Texas, Inc. In 2004,
Hurley received the Texas Governor’s West
Texas Businessman’s Award. He is a current
member of the BCU President’s Leadership
Council, and is past president of organiza-
tions such as the South Plains Food Bank and
the West Texas Associations of Business.
Hurley resides in Lubbock with his wife,
Karen.
The Science of
Fighting Crime:BCU student hopes FBI internship leads to career
For someone who had never fired a gun
before, Eileen Sutor thought someone
was kidding around when she was
asked to shoot a variety of weapons,
including handguns, rifles, automatic
weapons and semiautomatic weapons.
But when you’re testing bullets for the
FBI for a summer, that’s what you do.
Sutor, a senior biology major from
Austin, Texas, wasn’t quite sure what
to expect from an FBI internship that
had her handling weapons for the first
time in her life.
“I think I’m a pretty good shot,” Sutor
said with a smile, “For never having
fired a gun before.”
Sutor spent her freshman and sopho-
more year at Briar Cliff before spend-
ing her junior year at the University of
Texas - El Passo (UTEP). While more
than 1,000 students submitted applica-
tions, only 100 were accepted, so Sutor
was excited when she got the call.
“They take it really seriously,” said
Sutor, who passed a lie detector and
drug tests in addition to two inter-
views. “But it’s worth it.”
Sutor, who worked in a forensics lab
in Quantico, Va., spent a majority of
her internship testing the affects of
bullets on everything from fat to body
fluids.
“I had a lot of fun doing it,” said Sutor,
who returned to BCU for her senior
year. “I was nervous at first because I
had no prior experience with guns.”
In addition to her FBI internship,
Sutor is also interning with the Sioux
City Police Department studying files
of “cold cases” - cases that remain
unsolved. She hopes these experiences
and her science degree will help her
land a full-time job with the FBI.
“My ultimate goal is to get back with
them,” she said. “It was a great learn-
ing experience and it is something I can
do as a job one day.”
NEW TRUSTEES ANNOUNCEDThree new members have joined the Briar Cliff University Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEATURE
DR. GERALD MCGOWAN
When Dr. Gerald
McGowan joined the
Briar Cliff Board of
Trustees in 2000, he
didn’t know what he
could contribute to a
group that was in the
process of overseeing
a multifaceted transi-
tion for the institution.
Seven years later,
McGowan’s glad he accepted the board’s offer.
“I see a completely different attitude at Briar Cliff,” noted
McGowan, a Sioux City family physician for more than 40
years. “There are so many people, from the board to the
administration, dedicated to seeing Briar Cliff succeed. It
has been a tremendous learning experience.”
It has been educational for McGowan as he has seen Briar
Cliff transform from a college into a university as well as
add football to its athletic department.
“I was a big supporter of it,” McGowan said of the school’s
decision to play football. “Some of the best students we
have are part of the football team.”
McGowan himself is no stranger to playing college football.
McGowan played football at longtime NAIA power Carroll
College of Helena, Mont.
“I needed to play football so I could go to college,” joked
McGowan, who was named Medical Educator of the Year
in 1999 by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree at Carroll College, he
earned his M.D. at the University of Iowa College of
Medicine. Aside from his internship and residency in two
Phoenix, Ariz. hospitals, McGowan has practiced medicine
in Sioux City for the past 41 years.
“I realized that the best opportunity I had to become a suc-
cessful family practitioner was to be right here, in this com-
munity,” he explained. “I think community is the most
important thing when it comes to your family and your
career.”
Ironically, the Briar Cliff community has always played a
prevalent part in McGowan’s life. All eight of his sisters
went to Briar Cliff, so the school is very dear to his family’s
heart.
“We’re doing the right things for the students at Briar Cliff,
but to be a competitive institution, we have to have the
shine and polish of newer classrooms and facilities,” noted
McGowan, who is a past and present board member for
several local organizations, including the Woodbury
County Medical Society, Sioux City Council for
Alcoholism and Care Choices. “And that’s going to hap-
pen.”
With a steady family practice, McGowan still tries to find
time for the golf course and the local fishing holes during
the spring and summer months, but the rest of his time is
spent with his wife of 45 years, Sheryl, and traveling to see
their five children and 22 grandchildren. He also enjoys his
meetings with the BCU Board of Trustees and the new
relationships he’s cultivated from that experience.
“They’re good people,” McGowan said. “A lot of them I’ve
gotten to know pretty well, and I’m impressed with their
vision and support of Briar Cliff University.”
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6 Spring 2007
LunchWith the Chargers
Close to 300 guests enjoyed a good meal for a good cause -
the BCU Annual Scholarship Fund - as Briar Cliff
University and Outback Steakhouse in Sioux City teamed
up for “Lunch With the Chargers.”
Sponsored by Outback Steakhouse and hosted by the Briar
Cliff University Alumni Association Board of Directors,
“Lunch With the Chargers” featured a menu of salad,
Chicken On The Barbie, mashed potatoes and cheesecake.
While friends and alumni of BCU dined on the delicious
food, student-athletes, coaches and administrators stepped
in as hosts and hostesses, wait staff and servers.
“We were excited to partner with Outback Steakhouse once
again for this unique and fun event,” said Chris Mueller,
vice president for institutional advancement at Briar Cliff.
“Guests not only received a great meal and great service,
but, more importantly, they were supporting the scholar-
ships that benefit our students.”
With two serving times available at 11:15 a.m. and at 12:30
p.m., tickets for the event were available from any Briar
Cliff University Alumni Association board member. All
ticket proceeds and gratuities from “Lunch With the
Chargers” raised more than $8,000 for the Briar Cliff
University Annual Scholarship Fund.
“I know this is something that our friends and alumni look
forward to each year,” added Lisa Sembach-Preston, direc-
tor of alumni relations at Briar Cliff. “I was proud of our
student-athletes and the dedication and hard work they put
into this year’s event.”
There are many ways to remember
Briar Cliff University in your estate
plan. You might be surprised to dis-
cover how inexpensive most are to
accomplish. Here are six options to
consider:
1. Instruct your attorney to prepare
a simple, inexpensive codicil to
your existing will, creating a
bequest for BCU.
2. Amend an existing life insurance
policy to include Briar Cliff as an
additional beneficiary.
3. Visit your personnel office and
ask to change your group life
insurance policy or retirement
plan to include Briar Cliff as one
of the beneficiaries.
4. Leave written instructions for
the surviving spouse to include
Briar Cliff when redoing his or
her will.
5. Deed your home to BC and con-
tinue to live in it. Please check
with your attorney or financial
advisor regarding possible tax
savings.
6. If you have a sizable estate, con-
sider a charitable trust that will
benefit you and Briar Cliff.
Please check with your attorney
or financial advisor regarding
possible tax savings. Briar Cliff
can provide you with a no obliga-
tion illustration.
If you would like more information
on ways to remember Briar Cliff
University, please contact Mike
Jorgensen ’73, director of gift
planning, at 712-279-5396 or
WAYS TO REMEMBER
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
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ALUMNI AWARDSN O M I N A T I O N S
It’s time to think about your nominations for the 2007 Alumni
Awards. Awards are presented in the following categories:
■ The Alumni Family Award is given to a Briar Cliff graduate who exemplifies and
fosters the concept of family life.
I nominate
Because
■ The Alumni Association Appreciation Award is given to someone who has given
outstanding service to the Alumni Association of Briar Cliff as an institution.
I nominate
Because
■ The Alumni Distinguished Service Award is given to a graduate who by his or her
unselfish service has made an exceptional contribution to the betterment of society.
I nominate
Because
■ The Alumni Professional Achievement Award is given to a Briar Cliff graduate
who by success in his or her career demonstrates in an outstanding way the edu-
cational quality and ideals of Briar Cliff University.
I nominate
Because
■ The Siouxland Community Service Award is given to a group in Siouxland that
has improved the quality of life in the community by influencing social structures
or establishing and promoting services helpful to others.
I nominate
Because
Please send your nominations to Lisa Sembach-Preston ’99, director of alumni rela-
tions, Briar Cliff University, 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51104 or e-mail
to [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2007. Awards
will be presented during Alumni Weekend this fall.
Through the eyes of St. Francis
When Mike Jensen and his fiancé, Ashley Hittle, were making plans for their honeymoon,
they wanted to leave soon after their Aug. 18, 2006 wedding. But with student teaching
responsibilities during the latter part of summer, the two Briar Cliff University education
majors waited until they had more time. Their honeymoon was definitely worth the wait.
“It was the first chance we had to go anywhere,” said Ashley, a senior from Ida Grove,
Iowa, “so we made it big.”
Over Christmas break, Mike and Ashley spent almost two weeks on a pilgrimage to Assisi
in the mountains of Italy. It turned out to be a journey that strengthened them both spir-
itually and as a couple.
The pilgrimage was an eight day trip to Assisi followed by a day in Rome.
“I think, with both of us teaching, it was strengthening to see how we can influence oth-
ers,” noted Mike, a senior from Council Bluffs, Iowa. “The experience was a mirror of
what we want our lives to be.”
The pilgrimage centered on the life - and teachings - of St. Francis, a Roman Catholic
saint who lived a life of poverty in the village of Assisi. As BCU students, Mike and
Ashley were familiar with the Franciscan values, but experiencing the way of life first-
hand is something they will always cherish.
“We had a prayer service, inside a small chapel, in Assisi,” Mike described, “and when the
priest took us into the basement he talked about the stone floor and how the stones had
been placed there more than 2,200 years ago by Roman soldiers. That was pretty neat.”
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BCU couple experiences Assisi pilgrimage
The couple also toured the Basilica of St. Francis, Basilica of St. Clare - where the origi-
nal San Damiano Cross is on display, and the Cathedral of San Rufino, which is home to
the actual baptism font where Clare and Francis were baptized.
While much of the trip had peaceful and spiritual meaning to the Jensens, they also took
time to have fun. After all, it was their honeymoon.
“On New Year’s Eve,” Mike described, “the main plaza (in Assisi) was filled with people.
People were setting off fireworks, police officers were holding bottles of champagne and
there was a band playing ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’ It was a bit surreal, but we had a real-
ly good time that night.”
Mike and Ashley weren’t as moved by the size and speed of Rome compared to the inti-
macy of Assisi. They did, however, enjoy a trip to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
“We had mass in St. Peter’s Square,” Ashley noted. “Following the mass, the priest took
us to an area and said, ‘This is St. Peter’s tomb.’ We kept walking and without anyone
saying anything, we were literally a foot from Pope John Paul II’s tomb.”
Like most couples on their honeymoon, the Jensens did things together that will serve as
lifelong memories to their marriage, but they also did things together that strengthened
their faith.
“There’s a lot of history that some people wouldn’t even know,” said Mike. “You realize
that there is a Franciscan community out there, people living like St. Francis and St.
Clare, and you bring it home with you. It brings the fairy tale to life.”
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CRUNCH!
10 Spring 2007
Lights, camera, computer programming? That was the case for
Mike Wollner, a 1992 graduate who came to Briar Cliff as a
computer programming major but left as the first theatre pro-
gram graduate.
The switch paid off for Wollner, who is now a commercial
actor in the Chicago area. He is currently involved in a Raisin
Bran Crunch commercial, which is a six commercial series air-
ing nationally on television. He plays the part of the guy who
“likes the raisins.”
“Five years ago it was surreal to see
myself on TV but now it’s more like,
‘hey, there it is,’” said Wollner. “Now,
it’s just another job.”
Wollner became interested in acting
during his freshman year at Briar Cliff when he was physical-
ly carried over to the theatre by Ed Kowynia, ’90, so he could
audition. He was immediately cast in his first theatrical pro-
duction of “A Christmas Carol.”
“Michael had great passion and worked like a dog while at
Briar Cliff,” said Richard Poole, chairperson of the theatre
department at BCU for the past 28 years. “He cared deeply
about everything he did, and was very focused and dependable
with no excuses. His success adds credibility to our theatre
department.”
Poole’s influence turned out to be a critical factor in Wollner’s
career path to success.
“Richard was an amazing teacher and never lied to me,” said
Wollner. “One of his best characteristics is that he is not afraid
to give constructive criticism. The funny part about it was that
he was always right and still is.”
Wollner started his career with New Life Theatre at Eastern
Illinois University. He moved back to Sioux City and worked
at Lamb Productions for a short time
before returning to Illinois for three
years to work at a theatre in Morengo.
Wollner decided to further his education
at DePaul University and the Goodman
School of Drama. While in graduate
school, Wollner acted at the Talisman
Theatre where he won a Jeff Award for his part in “Talk to Me
About Ireland and Let Me Listen.” This marked the beginning
of his commercial acting career.
Wollner’s commercial work includes both on-camera acting
and voiceovers, including Subway, Lowe’s Home
Improvement and Denny’s. He has also helped produce many
independent films.
“Before (“A Christmas Carol”), I never would have even imag-
ined being in theatre. Briar Cliff helped me get to where I am
today.” said Wollner. “Sometimes the stars just align when it’s
meant to be.”
Lights, Camera,
“Sometimes the stars just align
when it’s meant to be.”
At a practice before the final meet of her seventh grade
year, Kristi Chapin picked up a shot put for the first
time and threw farther than all of her teammates. It set
her future in motion.
The Sheldon, Iowa native had all the makings of a
champion. The 5-11 Chapin qualified for the state track
meet in three different years, twice in the discus and
three times in the shot. She won conference champi-
onships in the discus as a junior and in the shot as a sen-
ior. At the state meet as a senior, she finished sixth in
the discus and seventh in the shot. Her personal bests
were 125-09 in the discus and 39-04 in the shot.
Following her sensational high school track career,
Chapin passed on offers from NCAA Division III
schools and chose Briar Cliff.
“The track program at Sheldon was pretty competitive,
so I felt prepared for that aspect of it,” said Chapin.
“The toughest adjustment was being in track all year
long and not switching sports.”
While pushing herself, Chapin also pushes her peers.
According to Nate Treinen, head track and field coach,
Chapin does a great job of motivating and working with
the other throwers.
“Every year she has stepped up her game,” said
Treinen. “She has progressed with each season to the
point that we don’t hope she qualifies for nationals, we
just wonder when and where she will qualify.”
So far, focus has paid off for Chapin. She’s one of the
most decorated track and field athletes at Briar Cliff as
a two-time (2006, 2007) NAIA Indoor Track and Field
All-American. Chapin broke her own school record
tossing the shot put 44-04.75 in the 2007 NAIA
National Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Chapin finished sixth overall. She was an all-conference
selection and a national outdoor qualifier in 2006. In
addition to owning school records in both the indoor
and outdoor shot, she also holds the school’s record in
the javelin (122.03).
Her parents, Rex and Janis Chapin, have missed only a
handful of meets during both her high school and college
careers. Chapin graduates in May with a degree in sports
science and plans on attending graduate school at South
Dakota State University. Before that though, Chapin has
more work to do in the ring.
“I want to qualify for (outdoor) nationals in both the
shot and discus,” said Chapin. “I also want to be an All-
American again and I want to throw 45 feet before the
year is over.”
Chapin Soarsto New Heights
for Briar Cliff Track Team
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All Amado Martinez ’91 needed was a chance - the
chance to steer clear of the rough neighborhoods of
Panama City, Panama.
For Martinez, playgrounds were non-existent while
growing up under the direction of his grandmother.
Their neighborhood was poor and drug-infested. At the
age of 14, they moved to a neighborhood that had a bas-
ketball court.
“When Cecilio (Williams) came into my life, he was not
just a coach and mentor, but a father figure as well,”
Martinez said of Williams who helped establish the
“Panamanian Pipeline” to Briar Cliff. “He took me out
of the ghetto and drove me to practices and games. He
told me, ‘keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll send you
to Briar Cliff.’”
That was all he
needed to hear.
In 1988, Martinez
followed in the
footsteps of those
who came before
him to play bas-
ketball for head
coach Ray Nacke
at Briar Cliff.
The culture shock
wore off quickly
as he learned
English and con-
tinued to develop
on the court.
“Coach Nacke
was difficult to
play for,” said
Martinez. “He
was hard-nosed and a good motivator. Like a Bobby
Knight. He put a lot of pressure on us and himself, and
did whatever he needed to do for us to be successful.”
During Martinez’s four years, the Chargers compiled a
93-29 record, won two district championships and went
on to play in two national tournaments. As a senior he
averaged nearly 20 points per game and 10 rebounds per
game to finish his career ranked sixth in points (1,917)
and fourth in rebounds (1,007).
Following his senior year at Briar Cliff, Martinez tried
out for the CBA, but found that his 6-8, 220 pound frame
was too small to be a center. He went on to play for 22
different teams in 16 different countries from 1991 to
1998 before hanging up his sneakers to spend more time
with his family.
Martinez worked at the Omaha Home for Boys for eight
years. He now works as a bilingual claims representative
for the Social Security Administration. He and his wife,
June, reside in Omaha, Neb. with their three children.
Every so often, Martinez joins a few Briar Cliff friends to
play in smaller tournaments around the area. Martinez
regularly makes an appearance at the Chargers’ annual
alumni game and every so often catches a game here or
there.
“Perhaps if I would’ve played at a bigger school, I
would’ve had a better opportunity to play professionally,
but I would never change the experience I had at Briar
Cliff,” said Martinez. “Briar Cliff and the people there
will always be in my heart.”
A Chance to Succeed
Landed Amado Martinez at Briar Cliff
12 Spring 2007
OBITUARIESALUMNI
Grace (Mullen) Halligan ’43, April 6, 2006
Norma (Hurst) Wells ’43, April 12, 2006
Robert Hughes ’70, September 25, 2006
Gerald McDermott ’86, October 6, 2006
Catherine (Conway) McGillen ’45,
October 10, 2006
Marie Sheehan ’57, October 27, 2006
Mary Jo Youngblood ’36,
November 4, 2006
Sharon (O’Brien) Lemkee ’58,
November 12, 2006
Paula Baier ’85, November 13, 2006
Joan (Fennessy) Dorsey ’47,
November 18, 2006
Mary (Hughes) Poock ’51,
November 21, 2006
Mary Belle (Markell) Rogers ’47,
November 23, 2006
Sister Laurita Morehead ’63,
December 3, 2006
Josephine Linquist ’66, December 15, 2006
Mary (Becvar) Barloon ’35,
December 15, 2006
Janet Gandy Arnold ’77, December 18, 2006
Jane (Taggart) Sailors ’53, December 22, 2006
Mary Ann (Dixon) Kelley ’59,
December 27, 2006
MOTHER OF
Colleen (McGillen) Goodwin ’72,
Catherine (Conway) McGillen ’45,
October 10, 2006
Marilyn Mayer ’70, Margaret Mayer,
December 13, 2006
Stuart Smith ’06, Christine Smith,
January 2007
Charlene (Plathe) Keane ’64, Helen Plathe,
January 3, 2007
Judith Plathe ’71, Helen Plathe,
January 3, 2007
Amy Oestreich ’03, Janiene Paulson,
January 16, 2007
Kim Coy ’01, Rose Coy Isom,
January 22, 2007
Linnea Fletcher ’81, Lillian Fletcher,
January 26, 2007
FATHER OF
Morgana Hovland ’02, Dennis Hovland,
August 8, 2006
Jennifer (Dykstra) Helkenn ’01, Ken
Dykstra, November 4, 2006
Marilyn Hallman ’93, Vincent Hallman,
December 17, 2006
Jodie (Rolfes) Mullally ’02, Lester Rolfes,
January 9, 2007
Tara (Brouillette) Koob ’95, Gary
Brouillette, January 9, 2007
BROTHER OF
Paula (Crane) Barker ’82, George Robert
“Bob” Crane, December 16, 2006
DAUGHTER OF
Dan ’82 & Sandra (Savage) ’85 Steffes,
McKaila Steffes, October 21, 2006
Madelon (Sexton) Seuntjens ’52,
Susan Kruse, November 27, 2006
SON OF
Betty (Cantin) Crane ’41, George Robert
“Bob” Crane, December 16, 2006
Mary Ann Garrigan ’73, Jeffrey Garrigan,
January 9, 2007
Mary Morley ’89, Kelly Robert Morley,
January 20, 2007
WIFE OF
Fred Pilecki ’89, Pam Pilecki,
January 17, 2007
HUSBAND OF
Dorothy (Blut) Riddlemoser ’44, Francis
Riddlemoser, January 27, 2006
Justine (Stevens) Gerch ’73, Terry Gerch,
April 18, 2006
Sharon (Schulte) Bitter ’75, David Bitter,
April 20, 2006
Mary (Sokolowski) Smalling ’71,
George Smalling, August 2006
Beth (Weisbrod) McDermott ’87,
Gerald McDermott ’86, October 6, 2006
Rosalie (Shay) McFarland ’66, Joseph
McFarland, October 20, 2006
Elaine (Stavrou) Kingston ’54, Richard
“Bud” Kingston, November 17, 2006
Blanche (Kneebone) DeRochie ’68,
Otis DeRochie, January 16, 2007
MARRIAGESMary Lydick ’99 and David Rittenhouse,
June 10, 2006
Heidi Engel ’04 and Jaime Grimaldo Jr.,
July 21, 2006
Jaronika Dancy ’04 and Calvin Jones,
July 29, 2006
BIRTHS Emily (DuBray) Campbell ’04 and Joel,
a daughter, February 21, 2006
Jennifer (Christenson) Smith ’99 and Alex,
a son, August 2006
Lisa (Davis) Thompson ’87 and Tom,
a daughter, September 3, 2006
Sarah (Foltz) Celmer ’97 and James,
twin sons, September 15, 2006
Tracy (Kirwan) Braun ’94 and Shannon,
a daughter, September 29, 2006
Beth (McCormick) Buckley ’00 and Kevin,
a daughter, October 27, 2006
Nate Treinen ’03 and Kristen,
a daughter, October 29, 2006
Carrie (Judkins) Juracek ’97 and Wylie,
a daughter, January 10, 2007
Stacia (Evans) Barker ’04 and Justin,
a son, January 18, 2007
NEWS1950sGenevieve Nachtman ’55Genevieve Nachtman of Loveland, Colo.
was named at a special dinner on Oct. 7 as
the 2006 recipient of the College of Saint
Mary's Christian Living Award. The
Christian Living Award recognizes an alum-
na who exemplifies the values of College of
Saint Mary and the legacy of the Sisters of
Mercy. A 1951 graduate of CSM, Nachtman
taught elementary school for 33 years. She
also served as president of the Legion of
Mary for more than six years and as vice
president for five years. Her achievements
include: membership in the Benedictine
Oblates; graduating from the Catholic
Biblical School of Denver, serving as a lector
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CLASS NOTESClass Notes received before Feb. 1, 2007
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14 Spring 2007
and Eucharistic minister at Saint John the
Evangelist Catholic Church and induction
into the honorary teaching sorority Alpha
Delta Kappa. Her honors include a certifi-
cate of appreciation for teaching in the Front
Range Community College, Larimer
Campus Adult Literacy Program. She also
holds a bachelor's degree from Briar Cliff
University and a master's degree from
Northern Colorado University.
1970sSharon (Schulte) Bitter ’75On April 20, 2006, my best friend/wonderful
husband, David, died suddenly after a brief
illness. We had been married nearly 26
years and have two children, Bill and Becky.
Ted Karpuk ’78Ted has opened his own law office in down-
town Sioux City. After working with the
federal court in Cedar Rapids, Karpuk
returned to Sioux City in 1983. Since then,
he has engaged in the general practice of law
with two different local law firms until the
recent opening of his own office. He will
continue to engage in the general practice of
law, including, but not limited to, workers'
compensation, personal injury, bankruptcy,
real estate, wills and probate. He is a mem-
ber of the Iowa and Woodbury County Bar
Associations, and is licensed to practice in
the state of Iowa state courts and in the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of
Iowa.
1980sJosephine Bernier ’81I am currently living in Decatur, Ga. and am
attending Candler School of Theology com-
pleting my MDiv. My career plans include
continued work toward a Th.D. in pastoral
counseling.
Tom Friedman ’81 Tom was named Ankeny’s 2006
Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the
Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. He
has been in banking since his graduation
from Briar Cliff and is currently employed
as Market President of 1st National Bank,
Ankeny. Tom lives in Ankeny with his wife
of 25 years, Joanne (Karpuk) ’80, and their
five children: Emily, Katie, Jenni, Ted and
Ben. Joanne is currently a part-time medical
secretary for Mercy North Family Practice
Physicians in Ankeny.
Anne Terwilliger ’84Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,
P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), the nation’s third
largest labor and employment law firm, is
pleased to announce that Anne P.
Terwilliger has been elected a shareholder in
the firm. Anne is Board Certified in Labor
and Employment Law by the Texas Board
of Legal Specialization. She counsels and
represents employers in all aspects of labor
and employment law, including counseling
and litigation pertaining to discrimination,
harassment, retaliation, wage and hour com-
pliance, employment contracts and leaves of
absence.
Dan ’82 & Sandra (Savage) ’85 SteffesOur 10-year-old daughter, McKaila, passed
away on Oct. 21, 2006 after battling a rare
form of cancer.
Tom Chapman ’85The Catholic Bishops of Iowa have
appointed Tom to serve as executive direc-
tor of the Iowa Catholic Conference. The
appointment was announced by Dubuque
Archbishop Jerome Hanus along with Des
Moines Bishop Joseph Charron, Sioux City
Bishop R. Walker Nickless and Davenport
Bishop Martin Amos. Tom has been with
the Diocese of Des Moines for the last 16
years serving as director of communica-
tions and editor of the Catholic Mirror
newspaper prior to his appointment as
chancellor in 2002. Previous to his work
with the Des Moines Diocese he served as
communications specialist at Marian
Health Center in Sioux City (now Mercy
Medical Center).
Nancy (Livermore) Holtgrewe ’86Our son, Zach, will transfer to BCU in the
fall to play football. Our daughter, Allison,
will be a freshman at BCU in the fall and
will play volleyball. Kayla is a freshman
and Emilly is in sixth grade at Gehlen
Catholic.
Lisa (Davis) Thompson ’87Tom and I were married Nov. 29, 2003 and
recently welcomed a new addition to our
family. Beth Ann was born Sept. 3, 2006!
It's been an amazing journey with her so far,
and she's such a joy! She even has a great set
of lungs - maybe she'll be a singer like her
mom! I just celebrated 11 years of employ-
ment at GWCC - I don't know where the
time goes! Speaking of time passing by... I'd
love to hear from some of the second floor
Noonan 'Bunnies.’
Maria (Wuebker) Vogl ’89 & Randy Vogl ’91We recently moved to Green Bay, Wis.
from Jackson, Minn. Don't worry, Vince
(Wuebker); we are NOT "Packer fans." We
moved here as a result of Randy's job trans-
fer with Croix Management, Inc. We are
less than an hour away from scenic Door
County, Wis. and an easy day's drive from
Mackinac Island in Michigan. Come and
see us!
JUDY KELLEN ’89Hometown: Alton, Iowa
Degree: Bachelor of Science, health, physical education and recreation
Current Occupation: Sergeant with the Sioux City Police Department (Patrol Officer)
Career Highlights: I was promoted to sergeant on Jan. 10, 2004 with the Sioux City Police Department almost
eight years to the day since I joined the force as an officer. In that time, I have served as sergeant of the
street level drug unit, which was a really positive experience. Before I became a police officer in 1996, I
taught for more than six years and coached varsity basketball, softball and track. I was also an assistant
coach for the Briar Cliff softball program for four years.
Activities: Currently on the BCU Alumni Association Board and Sister Muriel Ford Circle of Mentors for Women Executive Committee.
I am also a member of the Briar Cliff Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Favorite BC Memory: After a basketball game in Crete, Neb. or Fremont, Neb., we were about to travel through an awful snowstorm. I
told coach I’d drive if I could pick my copilot, which turned out to be Cindy Albi. We turned up the radio really loud for the whole
ride home. I think we made it back to Sioux City sometime between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
1990sRay (“Butch”) Wiltgen ’90We recently moved to Altoona, just outside
of Des Moines, and enjoy raising our three
boys, Ross, Nick and Blake.
Bernie Schaefer ’90Bernie recently joined Creighton University
as a major gift officer. For the past 10 years,
he served at Saint Louis University where
he was responsible for directing SLU’s
Community Outreach Program.
Michael Wollner ’92Michael landed a role in a Raisin Bran
Crunch commercial that began airing
nationally in December. Congratulations,
Michael!
Tracy (Kirwan) Braun ’94My husband, Shannon, and I welcomed our
third child, Madison Grace, to our family on
Sept. 29, 2006. We also have a son, Tanner
(8) and a daughter, Mya (5). We currently
reside in Shakopee, Minn. and I work part-
time as an HR Manager.
Larry Neilsen ’94Larry Neilsen recently took over the reigns
as the Boyer Valley head volleyball coach.
He also continues as girls basketball coach
and as boys and girls golf coach at Boyer
Valley.
Kirk Vilhauer ’95I just moved back to the Midwest after living
in Florida for two years and am newly
remarried.
Sarah (Foltz) Celmer ’97On Sept.15, 2006 our twin sons were born -
Samuel Henry and Mason Michael. They
join their big brother, Peter. We reside in
Mesa, Ariz. and I work at the University of
Phoenix Online as an instructional develop-
ment manager.
Carrie (Judkins) Juracek ’97My husband, Wylie and I, welcomed our
first child, Olivia Ray Juracek, on Jan.10,
2007. She is happy, healthy and definitely
keeps us on our toes. We now live in
Bellevue, Neb., a suburb of Omaha. We
moved here from South Dakota where I met
Wylie and had my first job as a physician
assistant.
Mike Wood ’98Mike recently helped coordinate the
“Siouxland Sleep-Out for the Homeless” in
Sioux City. Along with his work with the
sleep-out, Mike estimates he spends about
two-thirds of his time volunteering, mainly
assisting and advocating for people who are
homeless as well as the mentally ill. In 2004,
he helped form a nonprofit Iowa corpora-
tion, Mental Health Association of
Siouxland, and obtained IRS tax exempt
status for the group as well as an affiliation
with the National Mental Health
Association. His other current volunteer
responsibilities include: board member,
Siouxland Mental Health Center; member
of the Iowa Council on Homelessness and
Iowa Mental Health Planning Council;
executive director, Mental Health
Association of Siouxland and the Siouxland
Chapter of Dual Recovery Anonymous; res-
idential manager, Henry Muller Hall for
homeless men; and phone counselor for Lisa
Line, an all-volunteer phone answering
service for those experiencing anxiety,
depression and/or loneliness.
Roz (Reiling) Koob ’98Roz has been named a partner at the
Heidman law firm. She joined the
Heidman firm as a litigation attorney in
2001. Previously, she was a law clerk at
Nebraska Legal Services in Omaha. She
has a general practice in litigation includ-
ing tribal law. She is a member of the
American, Iowa State, Nebraska State and
Woodbury County Bar Associations and is
admitted to practice in Federal Court,
Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa,
Nebraska District and Winnebago Tribal
Court.
Jennifer (Christenson) Smith ’99My husband, Alex and I, along with big
brother Ryan (2) welcomed our son, Dylan,
in August.
Mary (Lydick) Rittenhouse ’99I got married on June 10 of this year. I have
three step-daughters and a grandchild, who
is 5 months old, and another grandchild on
the way. My son is now 9 years old and in
fourth grade. I'm the head cook for the
YWCA in Grand Island, Neb.
2000sMatt Jones ’00Becky Albers ’98 and I were married on
July 6, 2002. We are living in Hartington,
Neb. and have two children. Andrew is 3
years old and Kathlyne (Katy) just turned
1 at the end of the year. Becky is teaching
fourth grade and is half finished with her
masters in education. I am vice president
and was branch manager of the Hartington
branch of Farmers & Merchants State Bank
for two years.
Beverly WhartonPresident
Dr. Thomas BoekeProvost
Vice President
Ruth BittnerVice President for
Finance
Chris MuellerVice President for
Institutional Advancement
Sharisue WilcoxonVice President for
Enrollment Management
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Daniel Schrad ’00My wife Joni, daughter Alison, and I recent-
ly moved back to Iowa from Arizona. I
accepted a new position with the City of Des
Moines. We bought a new home in
Johnston, Iowa, and are settling in. We are
happy to be back closer to family and
friends.
Beth (McCormick) Buckley ’00On June 28, 2003, I married my friend,
Kevin. On Oct. 27, 2006 we welcomed our
first child, Emily Gracemarie. She was 8
pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches long. We're
truly blessed to have her in our lives and are
enjoying every minute of parenthood!
Kevin and I both work at the Principal
Financial Group in downtown Des Moines.
After five years in programming, I am now a
business analyst.
Katie (Twohig) ’01 BoyleKelly and I were married on July 2, 2005.
We welcomed our first child, Lauryn
Elizabeth, on Nov. 3, 2006. Kelly is a his-
tory teacher and basketball coach for
Council Bluffs Community Schools. I am
a school psychologist for the Omaha Public
Schools.
Tina (Caldera) Hinojosa ’02Michael and I are expecting our first child in
March 2007. We are so happy and grateful
to God for this blessing because our little
miracle is something my doctor told me I
would not be able to have.
Nate Treinen ’03Nate and Kristen welcomed Paige Marie on
Oct. 29, 2006. Paige weighed 5 pounds, 13
ounces and was 19 inches long.
Jason Meyer ’03I am getting married on Oct. 6, 2007 and
have recently taken a new job as the divi-
sions sales manager for JC Penney.
Heidi (Engel) Grimaldo ’04I married Jaime Grimaldo on July 21, 2006
at the Rose Garden in Sioux City.
Emily (DuBray) Campbell ’04Aubrey DuBray Campbell was born Feb.
21, 2006.
Jaronika (Dancy) Jones ’04I recently relocated to my hometown where
I accepted a position within the human
resources office of a financial firm. Before
moving back, I got married on July 29, 2006
to Calvin Jones.
Stacia (Evans) Barker ’04Stacia, Justin and big brother, Brady, wel-
comed Colton Quinn Barker on Jan. 18,
2007. Colton weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces
and was 21 inches long.
SAN ANTONIO ALUMNI DINNER Alumni from the San Antonio, Texas area gathered
recently for dinner at Casa Rio on the San Antonio River Walk.
JUSTIN PENNINGTON ’02Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
Degree: Bachelor of Science, mathematics and chemistry
Current Occupation: Senior scientist, Oral and Respiratory Product Development, Schering-Plough Research
Institute, Summit, N.J.
Career Highlights: After completing my master’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of
Kansas in 2005, I defended my Ph.D. dissertation entitled “Development of Fluorescent/Stable Isotope
Tagging Strategies for Proteins Containing DOPA” at the University of Kansas in pharmaceutical chem-
istry on Dec. 11, 2006. I have also filed for provisional patent protection on a portion of my graduate
research and I recently presented the School of Pharmacy Graduate Honors Seminar.
16 Spring 2007
(Front L-R) Gloria (Faber) Ellwanger ’70, Karen (Barnett) Avila ’92, Julie (Sokolowski)
Holly ’84 (Back L-R) Stephanie Gonzales ’01, Sister Sally Mitchell ’65, Jim Ellwanger, Jackie
(Walsh) Moss ’82, Roderick Moss, Pat (O’Keefe) Allen ’53, Mary (Nelson) Schaefer ’68
Activities: My wife, Rebecca, and I host an intervarsity Bible study at our home. When I have free time, I enjoy designing, building and
flying model aircrafts, restoring cars and building furniture. I also enjoy playing in the church band.
Favorite BC Memory: One of my favorite memories was staying up all night with Ben Bertrand to finish all of our numerical analysis home-
work two hours prior to the final exam.
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
HOMECOMING 2007WINTER WONDERLAND
On Saturday, January 20, Corey DeRocher was crowned Homecoming King by 2006 King Justin Coury, and Megan
Murphy was crowned Homecoming Queen by 2006 Queen Christy (Huls) Fravel. DeRocher is an accounting major
from Akron, Iowa; and Murphy is a biology major from Cannon Falls, Minn. Both basketball teams celebrated victories
as the women defeated defending national champion and nationally-ranked Hastings, 71-53; and the men beat national-
ly-ranked Hastings, 92-84.
Additional members of the Briar Cliff University 2007 Homecoming Court were JoAnn Ammann, a mass communications
major from Butterfield, Minn.; Matthew Delzell, an art and theology major from Sioux City; Kari Dierks, an art and graph-
ic design major from Arlington, Neb.; Ricardo (Ricky) Galván, a mass communications major from Chicago, Ill.; Tyler
Griffith, an elementary education major from Aurora, Neb.; Kendra Homan, a psychology major from
Le Mars, Iowa; Tyler Schiltz, a business administration and human resource major from Algona, Iowa; and Amy Wragge,
an elementary education major from Howells, Neb.
Activities during Homecoming Week 2007 included free ice skating at the IBP Ice Center, which was sponsored by the
Campus Activities Board; the Senior Roast for family and friends in the Stark Student Center to honor members of the 2007
royalty; an Alumni-Student Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Briar Cliff University Student Alumni Association; and an
alumni reception at the Townhouse.
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BCU Track and Field at Sioux City Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 20-21, 2007
Theatre: Songs for a New World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 26-28, 2007
BCU Tennis vs. Dordt/Nebraska Wesleyan at Leif Erikson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 28, 2007
BCU Baseball vs. Morningside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 28, 2007
Dinner With 12 Strangers Alumni Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 29, 2007
Honors Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 3, 2007
BCU Softball at GPAC Tournament in Sioux City (Riverside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 3-4, 2007
Champions of Character Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 6, 2007
Baccalaureate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 11, 2007
Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 12, 2007
St. Louis Riverboat Cruise Alumni Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 22, 2007
Sioux City Area Alumni Golf Outing at Green Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 25, 2007
Omaha Area Alumni Cookout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 22, 2007
Colorado Rockies game in Denver Alumni Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 29, 2007
Iowa Cubs baseball game in Des Moines, Iowa Alumni Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 3, 2007
UPCOMING EVENTS
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