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Seniors, recent graduates, honored with awards
The smiles of seventeen Emporia State University students were telling. Nominated for the Newberg Outstanding Senior and Distinguished Senior awards, the seniors were hearing their lengthy biographies read out loud, one by one, at Monday’s awards ceremony.
The lists were long, the students deserving. Corinne Samskey, of Bonner Springs, was named the Newberg Outstanding Senior, earning the right to speak at May’s commencement and a $500 prize. Tiara Naputi, of Belton, Mo., was named the Newberg Distinguished Senior, earning a $250 prize.
Three Outstanding Recent Graduates were also honored – Rob Curley, Jeff Johnson and Michelle Moore. The banquet came as part of ESU’s annual Senior Week, which continues with events through Thursday. Click here to read more.
Alumni director wins employee of the year award
For your ESU director of alumni relations, the annual Employee Service Recognition program on Friday afternoon was just one more event to round out a busy week. Until, that is, the biography of an employee of the year was rattled off.
“This person has worked at ESU since 1988.” Roy thought to himself, ‘Wow, I should know this person because they began the same year I did.’ “He is a member of the Founders’ Day and Homecoming committees.” ‘Wait a minute,’ Roy thought, ‘that’s a rare combination.’ “He works with more than 40,000 people.” Roy’s jaw dropped a little. “He advises the Ambassadors organization.” Roy pinched the bridge of his nose, his breathing deepened. He tried to sink into his chair. “The 2007 Unclassified Professional Employee of the Year is Roy Mann.”
About 10 of Roy’s family members tiptoed into the back of the Memorial Union’s Ballroom. They applauded, and so did the rest of us. Congratulations, Roy!
“It didn’t dawn on me until they said ‘member of the Founders’ Day and Homecoming committees,’” Roy said this week. “Then I heard some 40,000 number. I also understood at that point that everyone around me was looking at me. I don’t recall a lot of what happened after that. I was still in shock.”
Another member of the Advancement team honored Friday was fiscal affairs assistant Aileen Miller, for her 10 years of service to ESU. The Classified Professional Employee of the Year was Marty Knoblach, also recognized for 40 years of service to ESU.
Annual car show is Sunday
Want to see some of the hottest cars, trucks and bikes in the Midwest? Check out the 10th annual Super Custom Car Show on Sunday afternoon, April 29, on the north end of the ESU campus. Sponsored by Emporia’s Brown Express Athletic Club, the event will be held south of I-35 on the recreation center parking lot. All proceeds go to ESU’s Presidential Academic Awards scholarship program. The family event features fun and games for the kids, music, a karate demonstration, and more.
New leader of ESU Advancement finds her niche
The Lady Hornets’ nationally televised basketball game against Washburn in February drew more than 4,600 fans, including a new ESU leader who realized she had made the right decision.
Judith “Judy” Heasley, who days before the contest was named the executive director of University Advancement and president of the ESU Foundation, started at ESU on April 12. Back in February, she attended the ESU game with her husband, Jim. They felt an energy that few universities can muster. “It was electric,” Heasley said. “You could feel it. My husband looked at me and smiled, and we both nodded at each other.” Click here to read more.
Fall roster for student Ambassadors organization announced
Thirty-three Emporia State University students have chosen to represent their university in the prestigious Ambassadors organization for the 2007-08 academic year. The award-winning group brings together some of ESU’s most capable student leaders in the cause of serving the university.
The organization next fall will have 19 new members, 11 second-year members, and three third-year members. By the end of the year, thousands of volunteer hours will be recorded by the students as they act as ESU’s official hosts. They host events such as career fairs, receptions, and events for the President. They conduct daily campus tours for prospective students and parents, represent ESU at the state fair, sponsor Senior Week, and appear at alumni, Foundation and Homecoming events, and more. Click here to read more.
Capitol Federal Savings scholars named
Twenty-five Emporia State University business students from Kansas hometowns have been honored in one of ESU’s most distinguished scholars programs. The Capitol Federal Savings Scholars program, in its fifth year at ESU, is supporting scholarships for 25 students in the 2006-07 academic year.
The program rewards students in the ESU School of Business who have graduated from a Kansas high school and have a minimum 3.25 grade point average. Selected students are also expected to develop and exhibit leadership skills while at ESU.
Colby Rainey, a sophomore from Emporia, has his hands full with classes and playing football. For him, the scholarship support is “priceless” as he sets his sights on his future.
“I’ve always liked computers, and I’ve been working for my grandpa’s furniture company,” Rainey said. “I want to become a small business owner and combine that with my computer information systems degree. That’s my career goal.” Click here to read more.
Generosity of family foundation felt once again
A family’s rich legacy of supporting education at Emporia State University has opened a new chapter with the recent creation of the R.E. French Family Educational Foundation Scholarship.
The scholarship is dedicated to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in pre-optometry or nursing, and is the latest example of the French family supporting ESU students through scholarships. Click here to read more.
Five to be inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame
Five teachers from Washington to Florida recently found out they’ve been selected for induction into The National Teachers Hall of Fame in a series of surprise announcements.
Representatives from The National Teachers Hall of Fame and its corporate sponsors joined state and local educational leaders at an assembly or reception in each inductee’s school district to make the announcement. This year’s inductee class includes:
- Norman Dale Conard, a high school Social/Studies and Video Production teacher at Uniontown High School in Uniontown, Kan.
- Edna Loveday Rogers, a kindergarten teacher at Sevierville Primary School in Sevierville, Tenn.
- Geri Rohlff, a high school Language Arts/Study Skills/Alternative Education teacher at Auburn Riverside High School in Auburn, Wash.
- John Snyder, a high school Computer Science teacher at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nev.
- Dr. Joseph W. Underwood, a high school TV and MovieMaking teacher in Davie, Florida.
The selected teachers will travel to Emporia to be honored June 14 - 16. Click here to read more.
Biology professor receives award for research and creativity
Dr. Scott S. Crupper, an associate professor in the department of biological sciences, was awarded the 2007 President’s Award for Research and Creativity. This award was established in 1996 to honor an ESU individual who has been active in research, scholarly activity, or creative endeavors.
Crupper received his Ph.D. in microbiology at the University of Kansas in 1995. He came to ESU in 1997 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2002. His research encompasses a broad range of issues in health-related fields. He has contributed genomic information to research scientists throughout the world through 42 submissions to GenBank, the largest database in the world maintained by the U.S. National Center for Biology Information. Along with Dr. John Iandolo, he holds two United States patents for broad spectrum therapeutic peptides. Click here to read more.
ESU to provide elementary students with cultural experience
Twelve hundred Emporia elementary students will meet ESU international students from 40-plus countries in an effort to promote cultural awareness. The Thursday event in Webb Lecture Hall will feature a variety of topics, from the world’s sports to money, from languages to martial arts. Click here to read more.
Debate team finishes season with impressive performances
Emporia State University’s top-notch debate team finished their season with impressive accolades and accomplishments in national tournament competition.
Tiara Naputi earned one of 30 Scholastic All-American awards nationally at the Cross Examination Debate Association national tournament. “The award is very special to our squad because our academic performance is something we pride ourselves on,” said Sam Maurer, director of debate. “Tiara has been a leader for this team all year, not just in practice but in the classroom. She deserves this award.”
ESU also won other honors in the national competition. At the National Junior Division Debate Tournament, the team of Paul Mose and Kelly Thompson finished fifth overall. Also, Thompson was honored as the seventh overall speaker and Mose was ranked as the fifth overall speaker. Click here to read more.
ESU Theatre presents ‘The Tempest’
Hurt, loss, betrayal and anger meet love, destiny and magic in The Tempest by William Shakespeare. For Prospero, Miranda, Ferdinand, Caliban and Ariel, this is no midsummer nights dream, and a storm is brewing. Playgoers aged 10 and over will be transported to a magical island where one man and his daughter get the chance to meet the men that put them there when The Tempest is performed April 25-28, 2007 at the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall. Click here to read more.
SPORTS
ESU women's tennis wins MIAA title
The Emporia State women’s tennis team handed Washburn its first loss of the season and in the process won their second MIAA Tournament Championship in three years. The Hornets defeated the Lady Blues 5-2 in the tourney title dual held in St. Joseph, Mo. on Sunday. ESU won two of the three doubles matches to take a 2-1 lead into singles play. Natalie Villaflor delivered the match clinching win with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Julie Huyberechts at #2 singles to give the Hornets a 5-2 victory. With the win ESU goes to 14-2 on the year and secures the MIAA’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Hornet men fell to Truman 5-2 in the tournament’s play-in match and must wait to find out if they have secured an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
Hornet baseball falls on windy day
The wind roared in the Hornet baseball team’s 23-9 loss to #5 Central Missouri on Sunday. Andy Anderson was 2-for-2 with his first home run of the season and drove in three runs. In the weekend series the Hornets were able to earn a split against the Mules, who are fifth in the nation and second in the region. The Hornets will be in action again on Wednesday with a double header against Pittsburg State at 3 p.m. at the Trusler Sports Complex.
Atop MIAA standings, ESU softball sweeps Central Missouri
The #6 Emporia State softball team swept Central Missouri this weekend in a battle of teams tied for first place in the MIAA. Kristi Bredbenner picked up her 100th career victory as the head coach at ESU in the game two win. The Hornets scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning of the matinee and went on to win 9-0 in five innings. Emporia State will travel to Missouri Southern on April 24 and will play at Missouri Western on April 26 before returning to Turnbull Field for the final regular season home game on Saturday, April 28 against Ft. Hays State.
Black beats Gold in spring football game
Justin Wieser ran for 111 yards on just seven carries and Sean Partridge caught two touchdowns as the Black Team came from behind for a 21-17 win over the Gold Team at the Emporia State Spring Football Game. More than 750 fans turned out at Welch Stadium on Saturday morning to get the first official look at the Hornets under first year coach Garin Higgins. Click here to read more.
The football team will open the 2007 season with four of five games on the road. ESU will begin with a pair of non-conference road games before the Hornets make their 2007 home debut under first-year coach Garin Higgins. All 11 games will be Southwest Region games. Read more on the schedule here.
Rossbach provisionals twice at Kansas Relays
Jonel Rossbach provisionalled in the 1500m run to highlight Saturday’s track action for ESU in the 80th running of the Kansas Relays. It was her second provisional of the meet. The Emporia State men’s four-mile relay team finished sixth to highlight Friday’s action for the Hornets. The team of Michael Stephens, Skyler Delmott, Johnathan Heinicke and Eric Wellman ran the four miles in 18:19.30 to place second among NCAA Division II teams in the relay. Jonel Rossbach ran the fourth-fastest 3000m in school history to win the event on Thursday night. ESU will send a select group of athletes to the Drake Relays this weekend with the rest of the team scheduled to compete at the UMKC Invitational.
Coach David Harris also announced the signing of 14 student-athletes for the track and field squad. Twelve of the fourteen are from the state of Kansas, including three Kansas state champions. Read about the athletes here.
For more on Hornet athletics, visit www.emporia.edu/athletics
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