By anyone’s standards, Mariana Rodriguez, CE’80, is a trailblazer. After graduation, she returned to her native Peru to become a leader in the field of higher education, helping found two universities and two technical institutes in the country.

A Missouri S&T graduate in Istanbul (not Constantinople) is running one of the fastest growing retail outfits in the world.

Ozgur Tort, EMgt’96, is CEO of Migros Turk, a $4 billion (U.S. dollars) business based in Turkey. Tort started working for Migros, a grocery store chain, about 13 years ago. “This is actually my first and last employer,”he says.

If Darrin Talley had it to do all over again, he would have spent more time with people from other cultures during his college years.

It’s no secret that Canadian winters can be brutal. But at 8,000 feet below the Ontario surface, the temperature is a toasty 82 degrees year-round.

During a near-shore practice in rough seas, a United Kingdom Ministry of Defense naval frigate struck a rock and the hull was breached. The ship took on water and began to list heavily to one side. But because it was equipped with a special tank monitor, the ship’s crew was able to balance its ballast tanks long enough to beach the ship and keep it from sinking in deep seas.

Andrew Ryan, MS ME’87, insists, well aware of how strange it may sound, that his Spanish classes at S&T sculpted an unpredictable future for this Irish engineer.

To date, Ryan has lived in five countries, worked in 20, and visited more than 50. He is also fluent in eight different languages, but that wasn’t always the case.

The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once described England and America as “two countries separated by a common language.” Karen Bard, PetE’81, thinks Shaw’s saying also holds true for America and her current home, Australia.

In 1988, Young Liu came to the United States with $89 in his pocket and met the man who would change the course of his life: Ming Leu.

Ted Waldbart’s background isn’t in nonprofits. It’s in solving problems and managing projects for large American corporations like Coca Cola and Phillips Petroleum.

The nation’s economic downturn doesn’t seem to have affected the need for Missouri S&T graduates. This spring, nearly 400 recruiters from more than 150 employers registered to attend S&T’s Career Fair, held Feb. 17.

A team of 43 S&T students recently received $110,000 from the Air Force Research Laboratory to build and develop two microsatellites that will compete in the AFRL’s Nanosat 6 competition.

The survival of Jews in France during World War II is related to the aid of rural residents, says Shannon Fogg, assistant professor of history and political science. With a grant from the University of Missouri Research Board, Fogg is spending the summer in London studying “Rural Anti-Semitism in Britain and France During World War II.”

When the switch to all-digital broadcast signals is complete, thousands of old analog televisions in the United States will become obsolete. Oscar Hernandez, CE’08, wants to make sure they don’t end up in landfills, where their components can become toxic when exposed to the elements.

Former U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan was named Honorary St. Patrick for the 101st St. Pat’s celebration at Missouri S&T. Carnahan, former First Lady of Missouri and a Rolla native, is a published author who resides in St. Louis.

Twelve S&T students visited the Missouri Capitol on April 21 to present their research projects to legislators for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. The annual event allows students from all four UM System campuses to showcase their research.

Three Missouri S&T students were honored at the annual meeting of the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) in February.

Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan, chair of chemical and biological engineering, received the Mesopotamia Award for Engineering from the Iraqi Cultural Office - USA for his achievements in engineering.

Missouri S&T discontinued its interdisciplinary engineering department at the end of the spring semester after the department failed to meet enrollment projections. All students in the program who completed prerequisite courses will be allowed to complete their degree.

Dale Martin, a member of the Missouri S&T coaching staff for the past 29 years, will resign as head men’s basketball coach effective June 30. He has held the position for 22 years.

When you think of sports in Canada, you might think of hockey, a sport in which Canadians have excelled at the international level.

But the United States’ northern neighbor has a strong history in baseball as well. The list of major league standouts includes Ferguson Jenkins and Larry Walker and current stars like Justin Morneau, Jason Bay and Russell Martin.

Zlatan Hamzic, a sophomore in mathematics, became the first student-athlete in school history to earn an individual national championship March 14, winning the title in the 200-yard breaststroke in school-record time at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships in Houston.

For the second year in a row, pole vaulter Jordan Henry, a senior in electrical engineering, was the national runner-up in his event at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships held in Houston in March.

Tamara McCaskill, a senior in chemical engineering, concluded a record-setting career for the Lady Miners in March as the all-time leading scorer in the history of the S&T women’s basketball program. She also landed an all-conference honor for the third time in her four-year career.

Missouri S&T athletics’ online presence got a new look in January with the launch of a new Miner sports website. The site, hosted by Internet Consulting Services, provides a fresh new look for the promotion of athletics on a daily basis.

Many researchers believe the air inside your home can be more hazardous to your health than the smog and other environmental pollutants you are exposed to outside, says Jon McKinney, a junior in environmental engineering at Missouri S&T.

The same acoustic waves that dolphins and whales use to communicate when they’re thousands of miles apart can be used by humans to transmit information wirelessly, says Rosa Zheng, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri S&T.

He was a notorious mobster and killer, but Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel was also an affectionate father and a charming ladies’ man, says Amanda Kamps, a senior in history at Missouri S&T.

The Career Opportunities Center hosted its Spring 2009 Career Fair on Feb. 17 with 149 employers in attendance. S&T students visited with a total of 400 recruiters representing 25 states with high hopes of landing a job, internship, or co-op opportunity.

Jan. 27 - Hockey game - Kansas Coliseum - Valley Center, Kan.

Attendees included Sean Daly ’96; Rob Davis ’01; Ken ’75 and Carol Drake; Jesse Heinemann ’08; David ’95 and Melissa ’96 Herberger; Nichole Podhorsky ’08; Kirk ’95, Tracy, Raelee and Mackenzie Peterson; Thomas Scott ’94, ’99; Eric Sommer ’07; Rachel St. Juliana ’08; Sean Trapp ’08; and Tom Williamson ’06.

Feb. 6 - BBQ Dinner with S&T students- Alumni Lounge - Rolla, Mo.

Attendees included Ed ’78 and Sue Albee; Dustin Bales; Nick ’75, ’76 and Charlotte Barrack; Josh Boeckmann ’09; Don and Nancy Brackhahn; Jason Brumley; Ryan Buschjost ’94; Dyann Careaga; Thais Diaz; Kimberly Earl; John Eash ’79, ’90; Boo Eversman; Katie Fritts; Daniel Fuhrmann ’99; H. Neal ’61 and Lynn Grannemann; Madeleine Huff; Austin Johnson; Barb Patterson ’61, ’65, ’85; Chuck Remington ’49, ’50; Jared Schoen; Bill ’58, ’70 and Beth Schluemer; Will Strupp ’08; Keith ’70, ’71, ’73 and Bobbie Wedge; and Barbi Wheelden. Missouri S&T representative: Kevin Brady; Andy Careaga; Walter Eversman; David Hoffman ’65, ’67; Donald Myers ’61,’64; and Marianne Ward. Special thanks to Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow, Engineers Without Borders and the BBQ Club student organizations.

Jan. 9 - Organizational Luncheon - Truffles Cafe - Bluffton, S.C.

Alumni of the neighboring areas of southeast South Carolina and east Georgia held a luncheon to discuss the formation of a new section of the Miner Alumni Association.
Attendees included Bill Bach ’50; Scott Carney ’86, ’88; Charles Church ’50; Kraig Gordon ’76, ’77; Don Hinton ’68; Russ Rymer ’67; and Ron Striebel ’61. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

Jan. 24 - Lunch and S&T basketball game - Bellarmine University - Louisville, Ky.

Attendees included Matt Bryant ’01; Dirk Gowin ’91, ’98; Bob Morfeld ’69; and Tom ’62 and Judy Phillips.

Jan. 25 - Dinner with S&T University Advancement - Pierpont’s - Kansas City, Mo.

Attendees included Mark Algaier ’75; Kenneth Bandelier ’97; Alan ’75 and Christina ’75 Erickson; Stefanie Eversgerd ’07; Rachel Hager; James Kirby ’63; Joshua Maib ’05, ’06; Charles ’80, ’82 and Jocelyn McField; Emel Meteoglu ’07; Ken Metz ’70, ‘75; Ashley Rasnic ’07; Willie Schuman ’55; Jan Shipley; Linda Skouby ’87; Rick Steurer ’96; Njideka Umeh ’04, ’07; and James Van Acker ’98. Missouri S&T representatives: Linda Fulps, Greg Harris, Stacy Jones, Melpo Kardon, Elaine Russell, Tom Shipley, Joann Stiritz and Marianne Ward.

Jan. 17 - Bowling and Dinner - Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge - Denver

Attendees included Dave Bufalo ’66; Chris Burstadt; Terry ’71 and Karen Donze; Erin Duggan ’07; Brian ’07 and Melanie ’07 Ewert; Lindsey Jones ’04; Katie Kangas ’03; David ’07 and Lindsey ’07 Longrie; Sam McEwen ’07; Cynthia Powers; Michael ’08 and Katie ’08 Romero; Matt Satterfield ’05; and Keith ’07 and April ’06 Wire.
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Feb. 25 - Miner Pride Dinner - Bent Fork - Loveland, Colo.

Attendees included Kevin ’78 and Jacque Adkison; Dave Bufalo ’66; Jason Carter ’02; Stan Cooper ’74; Brian ’07 and Melanie ’07 Ewert; Catherine Harrison; Kurt Haslag ’07; Rick ’74 and Maggie ’73 Jones; Cynthia Powers; Lucas Rottler ’08; Matt Satterfield ’05; and Sarah Smith. Missouri S&T reps: Paula McBurnett and Elaine Russell.

Feb. 14 - S&T basketball game - Drury University - Springfield, Mo.

Attendees included Ken ’03 and Rachel ’02, ’03 Goeke; Brad ’83 and Kelly Kauble; John ’68 and Alice Munns; Kem ’84 and Tandra Reed; and Steve ’98 and Amie ’98 Squibb.

March 21 - Tony ’98 and Laura ’99 McLaughlin residence - Wichita, Kan.

Attendees included Randal Atkeisson ’76; Sean Daly ’96; Rob Davis ’01; Sebastian Fest; Jennifer Marshall ’96; Travis ’99, Vicky ’99, Kristina and Megan Mattingly; Tony ’98, Laura ’99, Annabelle, Lillian and Bennett McLaughlin; Jeff Rottler ’04; and Steve and Jessica Ward. Missouri S&T representative: Marianne Ward.

March 17 and 20 - O’Brady’s and Lucy Cuddy Center - Anchorage, Alaska

Attendees included Wade Auld ’67; Von ’78 and Jan Cawvey; Pat ’97 and Maria Reilly; Craig ’62, ’64 and Caroline Valentine; and Kevin and Theresa ’98, ’02 Williams.

March 17 - The Draught House - Austin, Texas

Attendees included Allan ’07 and Silvia Annaert; Courtney Buck ’03; Frank Cuzze ’66; Mark Cyr ’92; Matt Donelon ’91; Ferrill ’78, Debbie and Ferrill (Trey) Ford; Cory ’01 and Shelley ’00 Gretlein; Ed Hassinger ’91; Norman Horn ’05; Nik Jedrzejewski ’98; Brittany Jones; Dave ’86, ’88 and Donna Kleikamp; Jack Miller ’08; Juliette Nickels; Fred Plassman ’62; Hank ’71 and Irene Sandhaus; Anna Shaffell; Bob Villhard ’85; and Tom Zuiss ’78.

March 17 - Acapulco Restaurant - Santa Clara, Calif.

Attendees included Girish ’92, SriGouri Kamarsu ’93 Bhat and children; Bob Boschert ’58; Larry ’65 and Roberta Cooper; Allen Faber ’79; Curtis ’86 and Kelly Gibson; Steve ’73, ’78 and Fabia Goldammer; Roger ’73 and Paula Goyins; Dave Hengel ’79; Rich Henry ’83; Justin Khoe ’84; Art Koelling ’57; Don ’72 and Mira Lee; Dennis ’76, ’77 and Pam ’75 Leitterman; Paul ’85 and Julie Luckcuck; Barbara Manning; Don Marsinkavage ’62; Dean Mielke ’83; Kathleen Peters ’90; Gary Pinkley ’94; Mallika Ramachandran ’84; Kent ’86 and Lynne Reuber; Dave Robinson ’85; Sam Sayyah ’80; Al Schoepp ’82; Joey Tuttle ’64, ’69; Mike Vancil ’60; Dinesh Venkatachalam ’87; Keith Wesselschmidt ’80; Mark Ziegenfuss ’84; and Andrew Zimsen ’94.

March 7 - Tra’ Li Irish Pub - Raleigh, N.C.

Attendees included Rich ’61 and Shirley Agricola; Brian ’87 and Debbie Buchanan; Ryan, Karen ’97, and Kathleen Carver; Tom ’78 and Maria ’77 Doering; Austin Ferguson ’69 and wife; T. J. Green ’82; Tom ’43 and Alice Gregory; Ed ’73 and Donna Jo Grommet; Mike ’82 and Laura Harpham; Tim Hill ’08; Paul Kreader ’81; Gene ’50, ’52 and Lenny Langston; Jeremy and Colleen ’00 Machacek; Pat Martin ’81, ’84; Jay ’94 and Michelle McMackin; Billy, Wendy ’99, Ellie and Cavin McGee; Mike Persson ’62; Rick and Deb ’87 Prince; Kiki Shelton ’90; Ralph ’87 and Shauna Stephenson; Wally Stopkey ’52; Brian Tenholder ’97; Dean ’73, ’75 and Tina Tibbits; Dawn Walker ’07; and Jerry, Sarah ’98 and Julia Wansack. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

March 14 - Pre-Parade Party, Miner Alumni Association Lounge - Rolla, Mo.

Attendees included Ed ’78 and Sue Albee; John ’42, ’47 and Chili Allen; Kim Allison; Bill Anderson ’67, ’70; Kermit Applegate ’08; Jim Aslakson ’86; Dan Babcock; John Bade ’85, ’87, ’98; Ed ’78 and Jeanne ’77 Banovic; Dave Bartley; Michael ’97, ’04 and Lisa Baxter; Alice Beechner ’83, ’94, ’98; Deb Bene ’79; Steve Blakley ’04; Brandon Boies; Don and Nancy Brackhahn; Glenn Brand ’83; Julie Buckley ’93; Bob Burkhart ’75; Eric Bussen ’89; Brian ’97, ’99, Jen, and Mackenzie Call; Steven Calvin ’73, ’77; Charles Carder ’08; Sherri Clark ’78; Matt ’66 and Kathy Coco; Charles Culp ’03; Brian Donius ’08; Kimberly Earl; John Eash ’79, ’90; Bill Eggert; Betty Eyberg; Al Faenger ’68; Gene Faenger ’65, ’71; Isaac Ferguson; Deb Ferner ’79; Dixie Finley ’68; Lister Florence Jr. ’95, ’06, ’07; John Frank ’06; Rhonda Galaske ’79; Lisa Gallagher ’81, ’83; Steven Garrett ’83, ’90, ’95; Art Giesler ’77; Jackie Gilliam ’79; Denis Gladbach ’94; Rusty Goldammer ’78, ’79; Monica Goth; Tom Grass ’07; Rich Green ’71; Al Havelka ’08; Charlie Hell; Curt Hertel ’70, ’71; Dan ’73 and Dee ’75 Hinkle; Andy Hoffee ’66; Don ’81, Rita and Mike Hunt; Lisa Hurley ’87; Ekerete Ibanga; Steve Jackson ’07; Ed ’79, Laura and Liz Jenke; Savannah Johnson; Allison Jones; Doli Jones ’81; Robert Jordan ’03, ’05; George Karr ’92; Steve Kienstra ’77; Robert Klein ’72; Sue Kramp ’84; Brad Lewis; Carol Lietz ’82; D.C. and Pat ’76 Look; L.G. Loos ’77, ’82; Gail Lueck ’02, ’03; Justin Matlock; Gene ’70 and Linda McFarland; Mac McGinnis ’79; Harlen Meyer ’79; Mike Meyer ’75; Mitzi Midkiff; Cynthia Millangue ’91; Susan Mills ’95; Tom Mills ’73, ’75; Jerry ’74 and Lynn ’70 Mirgain; Don ’58, ’66 and Linda Modesitt; Jeff Murphy ’99, ’06; Milt Murry ’64, ’80; Sharon Panian; Alan Parkinson ’77; Marc Ramsey ’72; Marva Ramsey; Chuck Remington ’49, ’50; John ’81 and Yvonne ’81 Renz; Dwayne ’67 and Karen Rex; Andrew Ronchetto; Gene Ronchetto ’80; Ben Roodman ’07; Loree Rowe ’84, ’90; Gerald Rupert ’64; Chris Sample; James Schneider ’70, ’73, ’95; Greg Sedrick ’82, ’90; Kammie Settle ’84; Ellis Smith ’55; William Strasser ’00; Mike Suda ’80, ’83; Brian ’93 and Theresa ’92, ’03 Swift; Steve Tattitch ’73; Norman Tucker ’40; Jay Tyra; Tom ’62, ’63, ’69 and Lana VanDoren; Randy Verkamp ’72; Keith Wedge ’70, ’71, ’73; Marty ’74 and Mimi White; Cathy Williams; and Michael Wuest ’07. Missouri S&T representatives: Gretchen Brockfeld ’90; Andrew Careaga; Justin Drake; Connie Eggert; Cecilia Elmore ’86; Greg Harris; Wayne Huebner ’82, ’87; Kimberly Johnson; Stacy Jones; Stephanie Martensen; Joni Matlock; Paula McBurnett; Don Myers ’61, ’64; John Park; Darlene Ramsay ’84; Angie Rolufs ’84; Lynn Stichnote; Renee Stone; and Marianne Ward.

March 14 - Post-Parade Party, Miner Alumni Association Patio - Rolla, Mo.

Attendees included Nathan Averett ’06; Chrystal Ballew ’08; Tegan Brand; Jason Bridges ’00, ’03; Ethan ’96, ’06 and Frances ’96, ’00, ’08 Bryant; John ’66 and Frieda Carstens; Nathan Doubledee ’08; Mark Downer ’82; Isaac Eckert ’07; Tom Evers ’94; John Gabbert ’82; William Gillis ’99; Lance Groseclose ’80, ’81; Mike Gross ’88, ’94; Brian ’04, ’06 and Angie ’06 Heckman; Andrew Huebner ’08; Dave ’08 and Amy ’07 Hunt; Joe Jaegers ’82; Savannah Johnson; Herb Jones; Lisa Kean; David Kramp ’82; Matt Lehmann ’04; Gene ’70 and Linda McFarland; Danny McMurphy ’71, ’73; John Miller ’69; Kim Morgan ’03; Kristen Munoz ’03; Zach Nelson ’08; John Nevibery; Lauren Oswald ’08; Barb Patterson ’61, ’65, ’85; Gary ’60 ’66 and Barb ’61, ’65, ’85 Patterson; Tim Pierce ’91; Scott Preston ’97, ’02; Everett Probasco ’08; Nick Quartier ’80; Scott Race ’08; Austin Reed; Fred Reineke; Robert Roach ’74; Jared Schoen; Kevin Schwalje ’96; Brian Seley ’80; Jacob Shaw; Mark Sicking ’72; Mark Simecek ’94; J.C. Sowers; Don Sparlin; Sam Spencer; Steve Spencer ’79; Emma and Sydney Stoltz; Jessica Ward; Mike Webb ’89; Jordan Weber; Micah Weber; Amanda Weimer ’07; Andrew Zehner ’04; Chris Zerr ’08; and William ’98 and Emily ’98 Zung. Missouri S&T representatives: Lisa Alderson; Tony ’99 and Kimberly ’98 Arnold; Meg Brady ’83, ’89; Judy Cavender; Connie Eggert; Kristy Giacomelli; Christy Higgins; Kimberly Johnson; Stacy Jones; Melpo Kardon; Mindy Limback; Joni Matlock; Megan Kean-O’Brien; Jeff Schramm ’92; Sandy Simmons; Trish Sowers; Joanne Stirtz; Mary Helen Stoltz ’95; Renee Stone; Nancy Uri; and Marianne Ward.

March 22 - Balldoyle Irish Pub - Downers Grove, Ill.

Attendees included Dan ’06 and Katie ’06 Aiken; Christa Brosseau; Stephan ’99, Laura, and Sophia Magenta; Mike ’77 and Sandy ’77 Marx; Tommy Mills ’02, ’04; and Jonathan Perry ’87.

March 21 - Claddagh Irish Pub - Mason, Ohio

Attendees included Bret ’93 and Gina ’93 Baldwin; Chris ’02 and Carmen ’00, ’02 Carney; Randy ’73 and Becky Casteel; Lamar ’95 and Vicky ’92, ’94 Gerber; Jay ’71 and Brenda Jones; Russ ’62 and Laura Kamper; Bob ’51 and Bev Shields; Bob ’70 and Carolyn Wilmesherr; and Tom ’69 and Judy Zenge.

March 26 - Katie O’Donald’s Irish Pub - Bluffton, S.C.

Attendees included Bill ’50 and Joan Bach; Charles Church ’50; Tom ’76 and Pam Farris; Kraig Gordon ’76, ’77; Don Hinton ’68; Russ ’67 and Joanne Rymer; and Ron Striebel ’61.

March 14 - Whistle Binkie’s on the Lake - Rochester, Minn.

Attendees included Pat ’87 and Shannon Barrett; Wayne ’84 and Paula ’85 Britson; Randy ’78 and Susan Dewhirst; Grant and Sarah ’97 (Hummel) Johnson; Evan ’06, Katie, Joshua and David Mudd; Kurt Oakes ’85; Art Reckinger ’62, ’68; and John ’98 and Gwendolyn Schillie. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

March 14 - Kelly’s Brewery - Albuquerque, N.M.

Attendees included Mike Allen ’62, ’67; Esther Anderson; Will Atkins ’05, ’07; Jennifer Denzer ’02; Harrell ’64 and Joanna LaRose; Fred ’49 and Dale Marie Springer; Joy Stein ’05; Jason Trent ’04, ’06; Jonathan Van Houten ’03, ’04; and Vince Wahler ’65.

March 12 - Bluegrass Brewing Co. and O’Shea’s Irish Pub - Louisville, Ky.

Attendees included Dirk Gowin ’91, ’98; Gary Hamilton ’71; John McGuire ’69; Bob Morfeld ’69; Bob O’Brien ’54; and Bob ’70 and Denise Wesely.

March 18 - Pat’s Blue Ribbon BBQ - Manhattan, Kan.

Attendees included Christina ’95 and Sarah Cook; David Freise ’77; Dale L. ’72 and Judith A. Houdeshell; James Melland ’87; Mike Phillips ’04; Gene ’58 and Mary Russell; and Sutton ’99, ’02 and Karen Stephens.

March 5 - Italian Pie - Slidell, La.

Attendees included Donny Cone ’02; Steve Dunham ’86; Jim Libiez ’63; Jeff Scheibal ’83; Merrill Stevens ’83, ’88; Martin Thieme ’66, ’68; Bobbie Thompson; and Jay Wallmark ’91.

March 17 - Beef O’Brady’s - Owensboro, Ky.

Attendees included Belinda Bell ’88; Mike ’88, ’94 and Karen Gross; Bill ’51 and Marge Harper; Gary ’95, Nicole, Aaron, Alex, and Emily Hines; and Herb Jones. Missouri S&T representative: Stacy Jones

March 17 - Scholarship Golf Tournament, Silent Auction and Dinner - Bay Oaks Country Club - Houston

• 1st Place Team: Buddy Barnes ’73, Jeff Fitzgerald, Eric Potts ’73
• 2nd Place Team: David Bradley, Jim Ivy ’78, David Nicholas, John Zok
• 3rd Place Team: Geoff Carleton, Brad Eaves, Dan Lynch ’71, Ranney McDonough ’66
• Ladies Longest Drive and Closest to Pin: Rosa Thompson
• Men’s Longest Drive: Jeff Fitzgerald
• Men’s Closest-to-Pin: Brad Eaves

Attendees included Alycia Ahrens ’01; Buddy ’73, Mary and Matthew Barnes; David Bradley; Geoff Carleton; Harold Draughton; Brad Eaves; Jeff Fitzgerald; Adil Godiwalla ’66; Kevin Hagan ’80; Bill Heimlich; Alison Ibendahl ’05; Jim Ivy ’78; Dan Lynch ’71; Ranney McDonough ’66; Jim Medlin ’67; Riley Mieth ’08; Christopher Morlier ’96; David Nicholas; Russ Pfeifel ’74; Eric ’73, Inge and Jessie Potts; Dave Reynolds; Paul Sly ’87; Karun Sreerama ’93; Nicole Talbot ’77; Fred ’74 and Rosa Thompson; Jeremy Ureche; Herman ’60 and Carol Vacca; Gary Wigginton ’68; Curt Williams ’04; and John Zok. Missouri S&T representative: Marianne Ward. Black & Gold sponsors: Montgomery and Associates, Traffic Engineering, McDonough Engineering, ESPA Corp.; Beverage sponsors: Jacobs Engineering, HVJ Associates; Hole sponsors: Landtech Consultants, Eric Potts ’73, Russ Herring ’59, Jacobs Engineering, Herman Vacca ’60, Terracon, URS Corp., Othon; Golf team sponsor: KBR.

March 19 - Claddagh Irish Pub - Indianapolis, Ind.

Attendees included George ’60 and Mary Graves; Wes Merkle ’03, ’04; Robert ’60 and Alice Miller; Karl Morrison ’82; Mary Muldoon ’91; Charles ’58 and Laura Myers; Nathan Rues ’02; Les ’66 and Linda Stewart; Joe Ward ’72 and family; Emily Wehmeyer ’97, ’00; and Richard Williams ’70.

March 12 - Fox and the Hound - Overland Park, Kan.

Attendees included Diana Alt ’97, ’98; Kenneth Bandelier ’97; Craig ’88 and Wendy Borgmeyer; Alan ’75 and Christina ’75 Erickson; Jeff Gardner ’06; Paul Herrmann ’82; David Hicks ’97; Michael Johnson ’01; Joshua Lowery ’01; Kris Maschler ’90; Roger ’75 and Teena McCloud; Michael McMenus ’81; Mark Murphy ’94; Brian Quinlan ’07; Jerome Riemann ’95, ’96; C.W. (Willy) Schuman ’55; Emily Sheehan ’04; Aaron Steigerwalt ’98; Njideka Umeh ’04, ’07; Bob ’71 and Linda Weidner; and Jason Wengler ’96.

March 15 - Jerry Parsons ’70 residence - Springfield, Ill.

Attendees included Chris ’77 and Sandy ’76, ’84 Bron; Tom Feger ’69; Tom ’70 and Sue Hoppe; Jason ’00 and Sadie ’98 Jones; Dan Kerns ’74, ’79; Mark ’68 and Janna Martin; Ed ’69 and Anne Midden; Rich ’64 and Sandy Mochel; Jerry ’70 and Mary Parsons; David ’72, ’76 and Alice Reinke; John ’77 and Kathy Stutsman; Willard ’66 and Carol Sudduth; Stephen ’71 and Georgann Turner; and Andrew and Amanda ’99, ’02 Withers. Missouri S&T representative: Marianne Ward.

March 7 - Brad Fulton ’88 residence - Fort Washington, Md.

Attendees included Mike Becvar ’94, ’96; Amanda Chasteen ’06; Sara Chiado ’01; David ’96 and Emilie Dajc; Truett ’67 and Sue DeGeare; Lindsay Epstein ’06; Brad ’88, Peggy and Timmy Fulton; Gary ’96, ’05, ’06 and Kim ’97 Greene; Ben Hankins ’81; Mike Harting ’88; Gary Hudiburgh ’74; Ryan Kinney ’06; Chris Mayberry ’98; David Middendorf ’07; Jim Poarch ’60; Bob ’73 and Janet Scanlon; Joe Schumer ’92; and Franklin Woodbury ’66. Missouri S&T representative: Marianne Ward.

March 6 - Blackstone Brewery - Nashville, Tenn.

Attendees included Jeff ’03 and Heather Conar; Ed Doss ’80; John ’70 and Anna Feurer; Jim ’96, Rebecca ’95, William and Patrick Fiechtl; David ’69, ’70 and Cheryl Gray; Phillip ’08, Anna ’08 and Charlotte Kauzlarich; Dick ’74 and Sandy ’74 Lenz; Dave ’88 and Traci ’88 Olmstead; Joe ’68 and Cindy Porter; Lieve Schanno ’87, ’90; Ron ’68 and Gail Smith; and Steve Williams ’71. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

March 14 - Jeff ’00 and Becca Seaman residence - Brownstown, Mich.

Attendees included Ron ’78 and Monica Baker; Tom ’71 and Phyllis Greene; Doug Hughes ’63; Gary Lincks ’85; Dale Morse ’79; Jeff ’00 and Becca Seaman; and Dave ’03 and Janet ’06 Swartz.

March 27 - Upstream Brewing Co. - Omaha, Neb.

Attendees included Jason ’02 and Angie Buenemann; Mike ’73 and Leilani Butts; Mike Carlson ’99; Jim ’67, ’74 and Tish Cumper; Eric Davis ’81, ’84; Travis Duncan ’08; Brett Frankenberger ’93; Collette Galaske ’06; Rhonda Galaske ’79; David ’70 and Doris Hollrah; Andy Lozier ’06; Steve ’70 and Kathy Masters; Lance Overmyer ’75; Greg Schwalb ’80; Greg Sherwood ’71; Harry ’82 and Carol Syers; and Matt Vandergriff ’98. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

March 14 - Ohio Brewing Co. - Akron, Ohio

Attendees included Mary Beth Harper; Jack ’04, ’05 and Kelley ’07 Pennuto; Vijay Rastogi ’62; Brian ’78 and Catherine Rock; Steve ’87, ’89, ’93 and Linda ’89, ’93 Saliga; Mark Smith ’73, ’75, ’77; and Laszlo ’55 and Judith Zala.

March 8 - Helene Hardy Pierce ’83 residence - Andover, N.J.

Attendees included Jiwat Gianchandani ’63; Pavan Gopalan; Paul Griffin ’65, ’68; Riley and Helene Hardy ’83 Pierce; Phil ’03 and Lauren Heller; Gary ’69 and Doris Koenig; and Hugh McCluskey ’70. Missouri S&T representative: Marianne Ward.

March 12 - Kilkenny’s Irish Pub - Tulsa, Okla.

Attendees included Preston Carney ’02, ’03; Matt Gebhardt ’02, ’04; Brock Ivers ’99; Jeff Ivers ’74; Mark Krahenbuhl ’79; Brett Kunce ’01; and John ’80, ’83 and Renee Miller.

March 21 - TapWerks Ale House - Oklahoma City

Attendees included Charles ’64 and Mary Alexander; Preston Carney ’02, ’03; Finete Gress; Eric Held ’97; Tim McKleroy ’07; Tim Robillard ’07; and Charles ’86 and Mary Thurmon.

March 20 - Paddy Coynes Irish Pub - Seattle

Attendees included Brian ’01 and Erin ’01 Chamberlain; Pat ’62 and Kay Duvall; Robert Gray ’67; John ’66 and Kathleen Keibel; Pete Malsch ’62; Steve ’64 and Graz Perry; Robert and Kristin ’89 Ridenour; and Mike Warfel ’75. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

March 10 - Kelleher’s Irish Pub - Peoria, Ill.

Attendees included Dave ’99, ’02 and Jill ’99 Akers; Angie Anderson ’99; Ron Anderson ’70; Steve ’77 and Janet Burr; Brian ’97, ’99, Jen, and Mackenzie Call; Rick Campen ’70; Deb Ferner ’79; Tim Hand ’01; Nicki Lane ’97; Brian Merkel; Matt Mowers ’01; Larry Mueller ’75; Clarence ’87, ’90 and Sonya Rasquinha; John Pettit; Andy Reitter ’08; Jarrod Stock ’97; William Strasser ’00; Steve ’81, ’86 and Ann Trower; and David Williams ’05. Missouri S&T representative: Elaine Russell.

March 21 - Kells Irish Pub - Portland, Ore.

Attendees included Doug ’96 and Jen Ausdemore; Dick ’51, ’55, ’75 and Jan Bullock; Brian Fuller ’01; Les Groupp ’73, ’75; David ’79 and Guiseppa Heineck; David ’01 and Carre Heineck; Matt ’97 and Wendy Houser; Bruce ’50 and Geri Miller; Klaus Nunemacher ’08; Steve Stuckmeyer ’96; and Ray ’93, ‘94 and Donna Vandiver. Missouri S&T represnetative: Elaine Russell.

March 14 - White Fence Farm - Lakewood, Colo.

Attendees included Hugh ’53 and Ann Blevins; Dave Bufalo ’66; Ray ’59 and Beverly Chico; Dave ’68 and Adrienne Debner; Mike ’84 and Tina ’83, ’88 Dierks; Dick ’71 and Pamela Dout; Tom ’71 and Cynthia Durham; Brian ’07 and Melanie ’07 Ewert; Rob ’83, ’86, Patty Hampel and son; Kurt Haslag ’07; Jerry Henderson ’61, ’63 and wife; Rick ’74 and Maggie ’73 Jones; Bill ’64, ’68 and Bobbie Koechlein; Jack Lutz ’59; Paul ’72 and Carol Moots; Cynthia Powers; Sanford Simons ’44; Josh ’05 and Erin ’05 Sneller and baby; Jim and Christy ’79 Swoll; Mike ’73 and Brandy Steffens; Ray Stewart ’55; and Keith ’07 and April ’06 Wire.

March 14 - Trolley’s Bar and Grille and Springfield St. Pat’s Parade - Springfield, Mo.

Attendees included Earl ’70 and Karen Burk; Harold “Bud” Burke ’62, ’73; Doug ’95 and Teresa ’97 Davison; Daniel and Tina Fisher; Brent ’94 and Nicole Fullerton; Ken Heithaus ’71; Dustin Mitchell ’07; John ’68 and Alice Munns; Roger ’74 and Ginger Phillips; Mark ’94, Jace and Elana Rollins; Gary Schevers ’60; Steve ’98 and Amie ’98 Squibb; and Ralph Tate ’72.

March 4 - Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill - St. Charles, Mo.

Attendees included Brian Booth ’97, ’05; Mike Brenner ’83; Stephanie Buffa ’03, ’05; Larry Campbell ’71; Dustin Conrad ’99; Tom Costello ’06, ’07; Jennifer Delancey ’98, ’00; Randy Dreiling ’81; John Eash ’79, ’90; Christina Els; Lynn Feagan ’96; Amanda Gilbertson ’99, ’02, ’06; Mark Heintzelman ’04; Craig Hilke; Jeremiah King ’06; Ed Jantosik ’79; Herb Jones; Neil Kostelecky ’05; Sarah Kurian; Leonard Lammert ’82; L. G. Loos ’77, ’82; Richard Louis ’07; Paula Mihalcik ’06; Danielle Miller ’04; Joe Molinaro ’01, ’03; Milt Murry ’64, ’80; Daniel Poertner ’86; Tim Riechers ’04; David Rudden ’08; Tom Schneider ’75; Tina Steck ’96; Kevin ’02 and Christine ’03 Stevenson; Rob Sutton ’98, ’00; Steve Tattitch ’73; Michael Wilkins ’95, ’97; Jack Witte ’75; and Tony Witte. Missouri S&T representative: Stacy Jones.

March 16 - Claddagh Irish Pub - Maple Grove, Minn.

Attendees included Daniel ’00 and Michelle Goldak; Mark ’94, Mellanie, Samantha, Rachel and David Goldsmith; Carol Henderson-Kuhn ’62; Mike ’84 and Ellen ’85 Hoerle; Chris Hudson ’96; Bill ’65 and Bettye ’65, ’68 Munson; and Tom ’72 and Stephanie Scheibel.