A PUBLICATION OF THECOCHISE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

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Dear Supporters of Cochise College,

Since Cochise College opened its doors in the 1960s, theCochise College Foundation has taken much pride in its workwith donors. Over the years, that work has resulted in a widearray of projects that have moved the college forward.

Our first gift was $50,000 in proceeds from the sale of an Illi-nois farm owned by the widow of a Phelps Dodge employee.In our early years, we sponsored a matching funds programthat resulted in the construction of the Douglas Campusrodeo grounds.

In the 1970s, we raised more than $50,000 – about half of themoney needed – to construct an anthropological resource center. In the 1980s, wewere awarding more than $45,000 in scholarships and receiving more property do-nations. Before the close of the 1990s, the foundation was part of a communitycampaign to build a new education center in Benson; this included the donation ofa scenic piece of property on which the center now sits. And, in the 2000s, the foun-dation raised funds to match a Title V grant and also received a major bequest thatresulted in the Margaret Kent STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)Pathways Scholarship fund. The foundation also now awards, on average, morethan $350,000 in scholarships annually.

The foundation has contributed and grown significantly over the years, and nowwe are looking at ways to take our work to the next level. As you’ll see in this issue,we have added some new board members and are doing more to reach out todonors. Last month, board members joined with the Governing Board and staff ina collaborative meeting to consider the future of the college and the foundation,and the roles various individuals play in moving projects forward.

As a board member who has served for nearly 20 years, I am proud of all the foun-dation has accomplished and excited about all that is yet to come. Together, thefoundation, donors and volunteers have and will continue to help shape countlesslives through education. Thank you, again, for your ongoing support of studentsuccess.

Chuck ChambersBoard PresidentCochise College Foundation

Board OfficersCharles Chambers, PresidentYolanda Anderson, Vice PresidentCindy Hayostek, SecretaryMark Battaglia, J.D., Treasurer

Board MembersShirley GregoryJan GuyKaren L. JusticeGene ManringDan Rehurek, Ph.D.Linda R. StaneartBob StrainRuben Teran, J.D.

Ex-Officio MembersJ.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. (ex-officio)

Honorary MembersMarsha Arzberger

Cochise College Foundation StaffDenise Merkel, Executive DirectorSheila Selby, Foundation CoordinatorCarmen Moreno, Student Aide

Accolade is published by the Cochise CollegeFoundation, 4190 W. Highway 80, Douglas, AZ85607. (520) 417-4100

WritingDenise Merkel

DesignRick Whipple

PhotographyStephen CroutDenise MerkelCathy MurphyRick Whipple

Printing/MailingKeith RingeyCarol RiggsJuan Zozaya

The Cochise College Foundation promotesstudent success through scholarships, facilities development, and program support. By support-ing Cochise College, the Foundation endeavorsto increase the college's accessibility to our diverse and changing communities.

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We all know the story of the king’s jewels, which were pro-tected and showcased because of their irreplaceable value.Many of us, from board volunteers to faculty and staff mem-bers and students, feel that way about Cochise College.Cochise County – and many of your lives and ours – wouldbe fundamentally different without this gem of higher educa-tion. We will go to great lengths to protect, perfect, refine andflaunt it.

However, doing those things has become a little more chal-lenging in the current economy. Historically, Arizona com-munity colleges have been funded in three ways: by a localproperty tax levy, now capped with allowable increases of 2percent annually plus new construction; state aid, which, atthe time of this writing, was being reduced by more than 50 percent; and tuitionand fees.

With a cap on property taxes and significant cuts in state funding, the college re-cently opted to raise tuition by $9 per credit hour for in-state students. Despite thisincrease, our tuition remains average among the state’s colleges. At the same time,there is a push at the national level for colleges to improve completion rates. A full-time student expecting to complete an associate’s degree within two years will enrollin 16 credits each semester and pay approximately $3,600 annually for tuition, fees,books and supplies.

As we work through these challenging times, you may see some changes at the col-lege in the coming years. Our strategic priorities are to focus on our competitive ad-vantages – those things we do better than anyone else; excellence and doing thingsexceptionally or not at all; and “everything speaks,” a college-wide effort to ensurethat everything about “the jewel of Cochise County” sends a positive and consistentmessage. Our budget priorities are to focus on things that are student centered, em-ployee friendly and future focused.

Your support of Cochise College and its mission of providing accessible higher edu-cation has never been more important. We anticipate a greater need for scholar-ships, as well as a need for the college to provide exceptional learning spaces andeducational opportunities across the district. Much work has been done throughour master facilities plan, but space needs remain, and some facilities are func-tional but outdated.

While the college is financially well-positioned, we look to you, our donors, to helptake us where we’ve never been before. We need your help to ensure the jewel ofCochise County is shined, polished and re-engineered so that we can continue tocarry out the vision of our founders and fundamentally, and positively, change thecounty and the people that we serve.

J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D.PresidentCochise Collegejdr@cochise.edu

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CONTEMPORARY ARTCOLLECTION ON DISPLAY A collection of contemporary Native Americanarts and crafts given to the college by Larry Braza-skas (’66) is now on display in the Andrea Cracchi-olo Library on the Sierra Vista Campus.

Larry played baseball at Cochise College from1964 until 1966. He transferred to the Universityof Las Vegas, where he was an all-time letterman.He worked as a casino dealer and as a realtor inLas Vegas. He also acquired a collection of modernNative American arts and crafts, including kachi-nas, metal sculptures, baskets, and more, that heleft to Cochise College upon his death in July2008. Some of the pieces and the artists whomade them are depicted in books about NativeAmerican art that are also featured with the ex-hibit.

In March, the Friends of the Library hosted anopening and reception that was attended by Fa-ther Bob Brazaskas, Larry’s brother, as well as otherfriends, students, faculty and staff. The collectionmay be seen during regular library hours and inthe future will be moved to other college loca-tions so that those around the county also maysee it.

An exhibit at the Sierra Vista Campus celebrates thecontemporary Native American art collection ofLarry Brazaskas (’66).

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FOUNDATION ADDS NEWBOARD MEMBERSThe Cochise College Foundation board isexpanding its reach in Sierra Vista andrecently added two new members.

Bob Strain, former Sierra Vistamayor, brings a wealth of contactsand a varied background with themilitary, contracting and publicservice to the board. In addition toserving 30 years in the U.S. AirForce, Strain has served on theSierra Vista City Council; chairedthe Upper San Pedro PartnershipAdvisory Commission; served aspresident of the Sierra Vista Eco-nomic Development Foundationboard of directors; and worked as

an arbitrator and mediator for the Cochise CountySuperior Court. He also previously served as asso-ciate faculty in economics at Cochise College.

Gene Manring, a former member ofthe college Governing Board,joined the foundation board inMarch. A long-time resident ofSierra Vista, Manring retired as atroop commander from the U.S.Army at Fort Huachuca and hasbeen a volunteer for the SierraVista Regional Health Center Foun-dation, Sulphur Springs Valley Elec-tric Cooperative, the ArizonaSupreme Court Foster Care ReviewBoard, and the Cochise County Fos-

ter Care Review Board. Previously, he was directorof the Dispute Resolution Program for CochiseCounty Superior Court and worked with the SanPedro Riparian National Conservation Area Advi-sory Committee, the Cochise County Board of Su-pervisors, and as executive director of theChapman University campus in Sierra Vista andthe Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Com-merce.

At its November meeting, the foundation ac-cepted the resignation of Harry Chambers, a SierraVista-area resident who had served for manyyears. Chambers, who has a background in the fi-nancial sector, provided leadership in the areas offinancial management and fundraising. The boardpresented Chambers with a plaque recognizinghis service at its February meeting.

Prior to resigning from the foundation board, Harry Chambers, center, served on the Fi-nance Committee with Linda Staneart and Mark Battaglia.Bob Strain

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TALK TO JOEAre you a former Cochise Collegeemployee or student who’d liketo get in touch with a familiarface? Do you know of otherformer students who would beinterested in knowing what’sgoing on at Cochise College?

Dr. Joe Gilliland islooking for you!

Gilliland, who beganteaching at the collegein 1964, retired to part-time teaching, andearned the title of fac-ulty emeritus, is backnext semester, leadingstudents through

Major American Writers and Introduction to Philosophy.

When he’s not talking about the humanities, he wants to chat – or email -with former employees and students about Cochise College, his favorite sub-ject, hands down.

In advance of the college’s 50th anniversary in 2014, Gilliland is collectingcontact information and stories about the impact Cochise College has hadon the lives of individuals who worked and studied here. Through his work,Gilliland has touched thousands of lives, and he’d like to know where you arenow!

Get in touch with Joe at gillilandj@cochise.edu.

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Two of the fourCochise College soph-omores who werenamed to the All-Ari-zona Academic Teamsin February also havebeen recognized asCoca-Cola Scholars.

The Cochise CollegeFoundation provided atotal of $3,500 in schol-arships to All-ArizonaFirst Team membersStaci Smith, HuachucaCity, and Ellen White-head, McNeal, and All-Arizona Second Teammembers Ajaa Jackson,Sierra Vista, and AdayrMartinez, Douglas. Eachalso received a tuitionwaiver to completetheir bachelor’s degree at one of Arizona’s public universities.

Smith and Whitehead were later named Coca-Cola silver and bronze scholars, an honor for which theyreceived additional scholarship money and appeared with other Coca-Cola All-State Community Col-lege Academic Team members in an April edition of USA Today. The program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation. To qualify, applicants need to have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Smith, a silver scholar, is the daughter of Cochise College ESL Instructor Curt Smith and Margaret Smith,who also takes courses. A math major who also tutors in the Sierra Vista Campus Writing Lab and worksin the science lab, she grew up thinking of the college as her second home. Because she was homeschooled, she began her studies at Cochise at the age of 15, when she enrolled in language, advancedmath, and lab science courses. Smith is involved with Bisbee’s Obscure Productions community theater,in which she conducted an honors project to interpret plays for the deaf and ultimately brought deafactors to the stage.

Whitehead is studying sociology and plans to pursue a master’s degree and become a professor at auniversity or community college. While attending school full time, she also serves as co-manager of herfamily’s ranch. She chose to attend Cochise College because it served as a stepping stone from beinghome schooled to a university. Whitehead was recently accepted into the Honors College at the Univer-sity of Arizona.

Jackson, of Sierra Vista, is a computer science major who also is president of the Sierra Vista Campus Stu-dent Government Association, is active in honors programs at the college, serving as fundraising officerof the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at the Sierra Vista Campus and organizing an alternative spring breakproject to clean up a portion of the city. She plans to work as a systems analyst.

Martinez is a business administration major who was recently admitted to the Eller College of Management at the University ofArizona. He graduated from Douglas High School and enrolled in the college English as a Second Language program, earning anassociate degree earlier this year and serving as president of the Douglas Campus Student Government Association. His goal is towork as an economist for the U.S. Government.

Ellen Whitehead presents information about hate groupsand prejudice at local schools. She has been accepted intothe University of Arizona Honors College.

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Ajaa Jackson

Staci Smith prepares labs in the Science Department atthe Sierra Vista Campus.

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The Cochise College Art Department has always been adraw for community memberscasually enrolling in classes. In-dividuals from degree-seekingfine arts majors to a host of re-tirees satisfying their creative fixhave enrolled in classes, particu-larly at the Douglas Campus.

But a major art extravaganza,now entering its fifth year, isdrawing renewed attention to thedepartment, and ceramics in par-ticular, and energizing the campuseach fall as hundreds ofstudents, faculty, staff andcommunity membersgather to witness theunique results that formon pottery using primi-tive pit-firing tech-niques.

In October, the fourthannual Pit Fire Festi-val at the DouglasCampus featured anenormous serpen-tine pit filled withceramics piecescreated by stu-dents and faculty.Pyrotechnic the-ater troupe FlamChen put on a dazzling specta-cle; there was live music by Bisbee musicians;the Cochise College CulinaryArts Departmentserved soup andother items; therewas a ceramicsdemonstrationand sale by thepotters of MataOrtiz, Mexico, aswell as exhibitionsof graffiti art, cari-catures, and an in-visible circus; andexhibits by college

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departments in the areas of agriculture and rodeo, nursing, student services,and welding.

Each of the past two years, art faculty members Tate Rich and Stephen Crouthave collaborated on a documentary aboutthe Cochise College Art Department thatfeatures the pit fire as the continuance of atradition that began thousands of yearsago and brought prehistoric communitiestogether around a common cause.

“People lived here for thousands ofyears,” says Rich, who joined the col-lege in 2005 and enthusiastically setout to engage more people in thearts. “This event, and these methods,are built on tradition.”

Preparation and dismantling of thefire takes several days and muchcoordination. Once the pit is dug,it is filled with the ceramics piecesand covered with burn materials,rebar, and wooden pallets.Stages, equipment, and tablesare set up; various academicdepartments contribute every-

thing from welded signs to food; andlocal fire departments are present atthe event. Afterward, hundreds ofpieces are removed from the pit, withthe best delivered to Bisbee’s Sam PoeGallery, which hosts a reception andexhibit.

“One thing I like about the pit fire ishow many people’s art is in there,”says singer-songwriter DylanCharles, whose band has per-formed at the event. “It’s symbolicof the community project that it is.There is a piece of my soul inevery piece (of music) I create.There are pieces of everyone’ssouls in that fire together, ignit-ing and bonding.”

Details about the 2011 pit firewill be available at a later date.

Art DepartmentFundStudents and faculty inthe Art Department hostpre-holiday ceramicssales on both the Douglasand Sierra Vista cam-puses each year to raisemoney in support of theirprogram. Additionally, pitfire organizers this yearwill consider ways tokeep the event open tothe community whilealso generating contribu-tions to the Art Depart-ment Fund.

In recent years, charitablegifts to the fund havehelped with the purchaseof student lockers and aspray booth. The fundalso has provided emer-gency scholarships for artstudents.

Additional gifts may beused to support the de-partment in other ways,for example, to purchaseadditional equipment orsupplies, enhance artclassrooms, bring specialprograms to the college,or in support of facultydevelopment.

Contact the Cochise Col-lege Foundation at (520)417-4100 for more infor-mation about supportingthe Art DepartmentFund.

DocumentaryThe third and fourth an-nual pit fires were fea-tured in twodocumentary films cre-ated by Art Departmentfaculty members StephenCrout (digital video pro-duction, imaging and

film) and Tate Rich (ce-ramics, sculpture).

Crout earned a bachelorof arts in film and televi-sion, critical studies,from the University ofSouthern California. Healso works freelance pho-tography and filmmak-ing jobs throughout thesouthwestern U.S., andsome of his work can beseen on vimeo.com. In2004, along with a fellowUSC alum, he created Co-Op Art Gallery (coopgal-leries.org) for studentand emerging artists andmusicians.

Rich joined Cochise Col-lege in 2005 and spear-headed the first Pit FireFestival in May 2007,when it was scheduled tocorrespond with Beltane,an ancient holiday cele-brating the end of winterand the coming of sum-mer and a plentiful har-vest. He earned abachelor of arts fromSaint John’s Universityand a master of arts anda master of fine arts fromCalifornia State Univer-sity. He chairs the BisbeeArts Commission.

“Confluence of Commu-nity,” the documentaryabout the third annualpit fire that took place infall 2009, can be viewedon vimeo.com or on thecollege website by click-ing Academics, Depart-ments, and then FineArts. The second docu-mentary will be availablesoon.

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Dan GuilmetteAfter working as an associate facultymember in computer information sys-tems, Dan Guilmette was hired as a full-time instructor in 2003. He developed theinformation security program, worked onthe networking program, and wrote thecurriculum for a new computer gamingprogram to give students more choices.He is the advisor for the Armed ForcesCommunications and Electronics Associa-tion (AFCEA) sub-chapter; represents thedepartment at orientation, at school andcommunity functions, and on collegecommittees; and he works closely withassociate faculty. Guilmette also spear-heads the Computer Challenge, whichbrings hundreds of students and commu-nity volunteers to the campus annually.

“Dan is an outstanding instructor and isvery dedicated to the CIS Department,the college, and our students,” said ClyneNamuo, department chair, and Cathy Car-rillo, administrative assistant, in nominat-ing him. “If we need a project done, he isthe person we go to because we know hewill accomplish the task.”

George SelfAs director of the Online Campus, GeorgeSelf is the designated “computer guru,”introducing innovative software and spe-cialized systems and helping others learnhow to use it. Self offers professional de-velopment workshops, faculty in-servicebreakout sessions, and WebStudy train-ing, and serves as a respected resourcefor individuals across the district whohave technical questions or who areseeking assistance with training needs.Self was among the first to teach in alearning community, he has expandedthe diversity of the college’s onlinecourses, and he helped to create varioustutorials and worked with the ADA officeto write captions for movies shown inclassrooms in order to help deaf stu-dents.

“George cares deeply for students and fa-cilitates their education through provid-ing optimum online service,” said thegroup of colleagues who nominated him.“His motto is ‘Help is only a phone callaway.’ He means this. Whenever there is aproblem or a need, he is responsive, evenif he is on vacation. George’s outlook onlifelong learning and education is an in-spiration to everyone.”

Trevor SmithTrevor Smith, reference and systems li-brarian, has a way of making everythinglook easy. His knowledge base, technicalskills, and rapport with others make him ahighly-sought resource when it comes toresearch and programming. He revampedthe library/instructional media servicesweb pages and writes and manages thescript to load the college class schedulefrom Banner to Meeting Room Managerand to digital sign boards. Smith has par-ticipated in the college leadership pro-gram, strategic planning task force,assessment committee, program devel-opment committee, sustainability com-mittee and Fort Huachuca accreditationcommittee. He teaches Linux classes forCochise. Teaching online for the Univer-sity of Arizona Library School helps keepshis finger on the pulse of the libraryworld and of the new library science stu-dents.

“He is willing to jump in anywhere he’sneeded on the library/IMS team, fromsorting book donations in hot, dusty trail-ers to working the Help Desk and main-taining the libraries’ servers,” said hiscolleagues in nominating him. “All of hisexperiences provide him a realistic per-ception and expectation of and for ourstudents.”

Cochise College has selected three faculty members to receive the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Develop-ment (NISOD) award, an honor that comes with a trip to the 33rd annual International Conference on Teaching and Leader-ship Excellence. The conference is part of the Community College Leadership Program at the University of Texas at Austin.Faculty and staff are selected for outstanding service to students, their department, the college, and the community.

Technology has significantly changed many things in higher education. Dan Guilmette, left, teaches computer information systems and game design,George Self is director of the program that offers online classes, and Trevor Smith helps students find online library resources.

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FFRROOMM OOUURR RREEAADDEERRSSNNEEWWSS OOFFAALLUUMMNNII &&FFRRIIEENNDDSSJim Adams (’94) is vicepresident for global secu-rity for Thompson-Wim-mer, Inc., a governmentcontractor based in SierraVista. He earned his asso-ciate’s degree while work-ing for the Sierra VistaPolice Department,earned his bachelor’s de-gree in 2005, and recentlyretired as commander ofthe Special OperationsBureau.

•Gerald Richard Burton(’95, ‘97) of Mary-land is seniorsystems engi-neer for Data Sys-tems Analysts, Inc.

•Bob Ellis (’68), whopursued a career inlaw enforcement andtaught law enforce-ment for Yavapai Col-lege and the NorthernArizona (Police) TrainingAcademy while workingas training coordinator forthe Prescott Police De-partment, has retired.

•Mike Fitch (’76) is theclinical director withSouthwest Network,which serves people withserious mental illnesses inMaricopa County. Aftergraduating from CochiseCollege, he earned abachelor’s degree in psy-chology from ArizonaState University, workedwith the Division of De-velopmental Disabilitiesfor 16 years and earnedmaster’s and doctoral de-grees in educational psy-chology at NorthernArizona University.

Edie Guild (’99) is a regis-tered nurse in the SierraVista area. In addition toher nursing degree, shealso earned three certifi-cates from Cochise Col-lege in 1995, 1996 and1997.

•In October, Drs. Charlesand Claudia LaClair, bothfaculty emeriti, celebratedthe birth of their firstgrandchild to son Chip(’99) and Audrey LaClair inYorktown, Va.

•As of January, DarrisRichardson (’97) hadcompleted the U.S. Army’sWarrant Officer Candidate

School andwas deployedtoAfghanistanin supportof Opera-tion En-duringFree-dom.

His first book ofcollected short storiesand poems, “Grab Hold theDust: Stories and Poems,”was published in Novem-ber.

•Paul Workman (’02) grad-uated in 2004 with abachelor's degree in polit-ical science from MetroState College of Denverand in 2007 with a mas-ter’s degree in urban andregional planning fromthe University of Coloradoat Denver. He has workedas a city planner for theCity of Commerce City,Colo., for three years.

RETIRINGThe Cochise College Gov-erning Board recently ap-proved the retirements ofthe following individuals.

•Ralph Hooten, an elec-tronics instructor in theCorrectional Education Di-vision, will retire in June.

•Bob Howell, vice presi-dent for human resources,will retire in August aftereight years with the col-lege.

•Jim Lively retired in Feb-ruary from his position aslead teacher in the Dou-glas Adult Education pro-gram.

•Dr. Doris Jensen, dean offine arts, education andhealth sciences, will retirein June.

•Jim Martin, math instruc-tor at the Sierra VistaCampus, retired in May.

•Maria (Rowena) Morenoretired in February after25 years with the college,last working as an admin-istrative assistant in theLanguages/Social & Be-havioral Sciences Depart-ment.

•Chuck Perry, chief flightinstructor for many years,will retire in June.

•Cheryl (Sherry) Sims, co-ordinator of online tech-nologies for the OnlineCampus, retired in Febru-ary after having worked invarious departments.

•Emilie Vardaman, Englishand reading instructor atthe Douglas Campus,plans to retire in August.

Dear Accolade,

The picture on your back cover of the Fall 2010 Acco-lade is Alvina Hoyack and me having sponges tossedin our faces by the students and faculty/staff. We vol-unteered for Apache Days (now Springfest). Alvinaand I were young employees at the time, and we vol-unteered for almost all events that happened aroundcampus. I’m guessing the year to be around 1985/86or earlier; I started working for the college in 1983.

Great picture and awesome memories of the good ol’days! Thanks!

Stella Martin (’83)Administrative Assistant, Student Development CenterCochise College, Douglas Campus

Dear Accolade,

Imagine my surprise when we received the latest issueof Accolade and I saw me and Stella Martin on the"Remember When?" page. The photo was taken dur-ing a Spring Fling. We got involved in a lot of differentactivities. Remember flag football and softball? Theemployee team played against the student teams. RayWillcox, Tom Fitch, Bill Michalek, Steve Thrasher, BoHall, Terry Ortiz, Carmen Morales, Ana LouisaMunoz Salcido, and Tom Bohmfalk, just to name afew. Bea Guerrero was our cheerleader. If I remembercorrectly, we had an AWESOME team.

I worked in financial aid for 17 years, from April 1981to June 1993, and from July/August 1994 to February1999. I have many fond memories of Cochise College;that's where I met my husband!

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Alvina Munoz Hoyack (’81)Douglas, Ariz.Share your news and

updates atwww.cochise.edu/alumnior emailalumni@cochise.edu.

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CorrectionThe man in this photo, whichappeared on page 5 of the fall2010 Accolade, was misidenti-fied as former faculty memberLarry Gunter. The picture is offormer Cochise College Presi-dent Jack Netcher.

The Santa Cruz County Community College PAC Scholarship awarded onescholarship to a student from that area attending Cochise College.

•The Classified Association Scholarship fund provides assistance to full- and

part-time sophomores attending Cochise College. The Classified AssociationFund provides assistance in support of public relations activities of Cochise

College classified employees.•

The Eternax Renewable Energy Program Fund is being used to purchase a1Kw instructional panel set-up, as well as textbooks, test equipment, and/or

panels for renewable energy instruction.•

The Remember Your Fan Kendra Athletic Scholarship, named in memory ofthe daughter of long-time Athletic Department administrative assistant KrisBaumgartner and her husband Rory, provides emergency scholarships for

student athletes.•

The Estelle L. Mountcastle Memorial Scholarship will provide assistance fornursing students.

•The German American Club Scholarship will assist a student demonstrating

an interest in or connection to Germany.•

The Julia Houston Arias Memorial Scholarship will assist minorities studyingeducation or art.

•The Paula Chaffin Masten Memorial Scholarship will provide a scholarship

for a graduating Buena High School senior.

Friends of Diane Fre-und, a respected localauthor and co-founderof the Cochise Commu-nity Creative WritingCelebration, estab-lished a fund in hermemory this year. Fre-und passed away in Oc-tober, and the 13thannual celebration,held in March, was ded-icated in her memory.The celebration bringspublished authors toCochise College andgives participants –both students andcommunity members –the chance to practicehands-on writing skills,gain feedback fromprofessionals, and askquestions.

The primary purpose ofthe Diane E. FreundMemorial CreativeWriting CelebrationScholarship fund is tohelp students attendthe celebration; it cov-ered the registrationfor 16 students thisyear. Contributions tothe fund continue tobe accepted and mayalso be used to helpwith the costs associ-ated with putting onthe event.

In April, Holocaust sur-vivor Henry Kellen vis-ited the DouglasCampus for a memorialand dedication spear-headed by studentsand faculty who havetraveled to visit him atthe El Paso HolocaustMuseum and StudyCenter. More than1,100 students havemade the trip duringthe 11 years that fac-ulty member DavePettes has been lead-ing them. The tripshave inspired the de-velopment of thecourse Perspectives onthe Holocaust, as wellas a number of individ-ual honors projects bystudents. Last fall, stu-dents collected pen-nies to help dedicatean exhibit at the El Pasomuseum in honor ofPettes. In addition, aHolocaust MemorialScholarship has beenoffered for several se-mesters and is availableto students enrolling inthe course.

WAYS TO GIVEDonor contributions help provide thousands of dollars in scholarshipsand program support each year. You can help support these and other

college activities in a variety of ways.

Establish an Annual or Endowed Fund • Planned Gifts • Personal PropertyReal Estate • Cash and Pledges • Matching Gifts

Check our website to give online, or contact us at (520) 417-4100to determine an appropriate use for your gift.

OUR MISSIONCochise College provides accessible educationalopportunities that are responsive to a diversepopulation and lead to constructive citizenship,meaningful careers and lifelong learning.The Cochise College Foundation promotes stu-dent success through scholarships, facilities devel-opment, and program support.

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FoRMeR CoACH NAMeD FACulTy eMeRiTuSCollege pitching standout, major league recruit, high school champi-onship team coach, golf professional and golf course designer all de-scribe Dick Atkinson.

Luckily for Cochise College, so do division chair and head baseball coach.

This year, Atkinson was recognized as faculty emeritus, an honor for facultymembers who have retired from full-time teaching after more than 15 yearsof significant meritorious contributions to the instructional process.

Atkinson joined the college in 1966 as head baseball coach and instructor inthe health, physical education and recreation (HPER) program. It was thesame year he took the Bisbee High School baseball team to a state champi-onship. Previously, Atkinson pitched a shut-out in the NCAA College WorldSeries and played seven seasons of professional baseball. At the University ofMissouri, he was heavily recruited by seven major-league teams, and hesigned with the St. Louis Cardinals, playing several weeks with the major cluband later in the minor leagues.

Armed with a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Pittsburg StateUniversity, Atkinson went into high school teaching and coaching andearned a master’s in physical education at Kansas State University. When afriend called about a baseball job at Bisbee High School, Atkinson’s back-ground was impressive enough for him to be hired over the phone.

Atkinson insisted on classroom achievement for his players; he advocated forplayers with all levels of talent, and his Cochise teams consistently had highgraduation rates. He served on the college’s Academic Council and as direc-tor of intramurals, director of athletics, and division chair for HPER.

Atkinson is proudest of the work he did to unite the college and local com-munities by providing physical education classes in businesses and other ex-ternal facilities, a practice that continues to generate traffic for the collegeand local enterprises today.

“That put me to work in Sierra Vista and gave me a refreshing new outlook,”Atkinson says.

He’s also proud of helping prepare players for the university and professionallevel, including one who went to Stanford University and is now a lawyer inBoston.

After taking early retirement from the college in 1991, Atkinson turned his at-tention to the Senior PGA Tour. He made it into the national qualifying tour-nament and played some senior qualifiers but found the tour expensive andrich in talent.

In the meantime, he was asked to assist at Turquoise Valley Golf Course inNaco. He helped run tournaments, oversaw the junior golf program, and de-signed the back nine, a project that serves every level of golfer. It opened in1999 and is featured in “Arizona’s Greatest Golf Courses,” by Bill Huffman.Atkinson golfs regularly and has continued to teach as associate faculty inphysical education for the past 20 years.

“Thirty years after he initiated contact with the managers of recreational andfitness facilities, the district physical education program remains viable andthriving,” said Norman Bates, who nominated Atkinson for faculty emeritus.“His longevity and contributions to the college fully merit his recognition.” Photo by Rick Whipple

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Numerous members of the Cochise College Alumni Facebook page commented when we posted this photo there lastyear. Alum Melodee Cooper found the picture in the 1973 Mirage and identified some of those pictured as, left to right,Myrtle Bagwell, Sheila Thiel, Gail Henry, Colleen Remington, unknown, and Debbie Segovia. Can you help with identifi-cation or do you have contact information for these former students?

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