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Spring 1984 Jacqueline A. Strothoff was a social work major. She had counseled addicts in a number of drug treatment facilities throughout the United States, volunteered at Springfield’s Teen Challenge Center, and participated in the Social Work Club at Missouri State. Jacqueline was also a member of Alpha Delta Mu, the national social work honor society, as well as an initiate of Phi Kappa Phi, an interdisciplinary national honor society. Her plans for the future included going to graduate school, and establishing a female care center. |
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Fall 1984 Debbie R. Buehler majored in social work. She had been on the Dean’s Honor Roll six consecutive semesters, and was a member of Alpha Delta Mu, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Eta Sigma. Debbie actively participated in the Social Work Club at Missouri State, and helped coordinate local efforts to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Red Cross, the Springfield Children’s Home and UNICEF. She planned to earn a Masters of Social Work degree, and to promote social reform by acting as a consultant or case advocate for social service agencies. Ramona E. Shaw, who majored in anthropology, was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, a recipient of the Regent’s Upper Classmen Scholarship, and a nominee to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. She was also a Registered Nurse who had spent many hours volunteering for the Community Health Fair, the Red Cross, and a program for visitations to the homebound elderly. Ramona wanted to pursue a graduate degree in cultural anthropology and to utilize her nurse’s training within the community. |
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Spring 1985 Carolyn S. Wampler majored in social work and was a member of Alpha Delta Mu. She had participated in a long list of state and local projects, including involvement on the legislative committee that drafted the Termination of Parental Rights Bill, the Work Incentive Program, the Child Advocacy Council, the area’s Child Abuse Hotline program, and parenting classes offered by the Missouri Division of Family Services. Carolyn’s goals were to enter private social work practice and to continue her advocacy for reforms in the laws relating to child sexual abuse cases. |
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Fall 1985 Jennifer Propp held a double major in social work and psychology. She was a member of Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, and Alpha Delta Mu, the national honor society for students in social work. Jennifer was a leader of the Missouri State Social Work Club and made visits to the elderly through a program administered by the Ecumenical Center. She also acted as an interviewer for a research project on Alzheimer’s Disease. Jennifer intended to work in clinical social work and to pursue a graduate degree. Lonnie Robertson was a social work major. He had received the American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award, and was a member of a number of academic honor associations, including Alpha Delta Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa, a nation-wide leadership honor society. Lonnie, a veteran of the armed services, had received the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, and was active in ROTC and the Missouri State Veteran’s Club. His future plans included graduate work leading to an academic career teaching social work at the university level. |
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Spring 1986 Marsha Bolstad majored in anthropology. She regularly assisted the SAS Department with its annual faculty evaluation process, and had worked for the Center for Archaeological Research. Marsha was co-founder of the Missouri State Anthropology Club, and was a student member of the American Anthropological Association. She was also active in several community service projects, including visiting local nursing home patients, and forming an auxiliary group to the Greene County Social Services Board. Marsha planned to participate in a Missouri State archaeological project in Egypt, and then begin graduate studies in cultural anthropology. Paul Goodwin majored in social work. He had been elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, and was a member of Alpha Delta My. Paul also conducted a research project on the treatment of rural psychiatric clients, and had submitted a paper on the mentally ill as a minority group to the annual Midwest Sociological Association’s student paper competition. He served as a mental health aid in the Texas County Boarding Home, and later became the coordinator of psychological rehabilitation programs for Ozark Area counseling and Care. He planned to pursue a MSW degree, and to continue clinical, administrative and research work in rural mental health services. |
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Spring 1987 Patricia J. Colket majored in social work, and her high academic marks earned her membership in both Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Delta Mu. She was very active in substance abuse services, sponsoring one of two Alateen groups in Springfield, and working wit the Ozarks National Council on Alcoholism. Her future goals included graduate studies specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, family conflicts, and drug abuse. Nello P. Pozzobon was a social work major. He was a member of Alpha Delta Mu and had held a Regents Upperclassmen Scholarship. Nello was active in the Missouri State Social Work Club, and served the university as an adviser during student orientation seminars. He also worked for several local substance abuse organizations, including Alcoholics Anonymous and the Bridgeway Treatment Center. Nello planned to continue his work in the treatment of substance abuse, and to attend graduate school. |
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Fall 1987 Cheryl E. Fleetwood majored in social work. She was a member of the Missouri State Social Club and an initiate of three honor organizations: Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for freshmen; Rho Lambda, an honor society for Greeks, and Alpha Delta Mu. Cheryl also contributed a great deal of time and energy to community organizations such as Crosslines, the Child Care Food Program and Girl Scouts. Her future plans included graduate school at UCLA, and working in medical social work. |
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Fall 1988 Jeffrey C. Ruff majored in antiquities and religious studies, and minored in anthropology. He was inducted in to the Phi Eta Sigma honor society as a freshman, and in his junior year, was nominated for membership in Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Jeffrey was a member of the Antiquity Club and the Classic Club, had attended the Missouri State Archaeological field school, and was employed by the Center for Archaeological Research on campus. He intended to pursue a graduate degree and become a university professor. |
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Spring 1990 Carrie Young was a sociology major and was extensively involved in university and community service. She was a regular participant in several student organizations, and frequently donates her talents to Victory Mission - a shelter for indigent persons, Regional Girls’ Shelter - a residential treatment facility for adolescent females, and Springfield Children’s Home - a residential treatment program for needy children. Carrie had a strong interest in social gerontology and was conducting research in the area of positive aging in later life. She planned on earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology in May 1990 and hoped to enter graduate school to pursue her interests in sociology and gerontology. Connie Zimmerman, a social work major, was a regular participant in several student organizations. She was also active in numerous volunteer agencies including Crosslines - an agency that provides food and clothing assistance to indigent persons, Make Today Count - a support group for persons with life-threatening illnesses, and the Missouri Hotel/The Kitchen - a shelter and soup kitchen for the area’s homeless population. Connie was participating in her final social work practicum at the Hospice of Southwest Missouri, where she is assisting in service delivery for terminally-ill persons and their families. She planned on completing her Bachelor of Science degree in May 1990, at which time she planed to practice medical social work. Judith Brooks was an individualized major in anthropology and a minor in applied social research. She was a regular participant in the Anthropology Club and the Student’s for Social Change. As an employee of the Center for Social Research, Judith has participated in several major research projects. She had also served the community through active roles in the Girl Scouts of America and the Parents and Teacher’s Association. Judith planned on completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in May 1991, at which time she planed to pursue a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology or Applied Developmental Anthropology. |
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Fall 1991 Angela Morris, a senior sociology major, graduated in December 1991. Through her membership in Gamma Sigma Sigma, a national service sorority, Angela took part in many community service projects, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boystown of Missouri, Springfield Victory Mission, American Red Cross, Regional Girls Shelter, the Kitchen/Missouri Hotel, and March of Dimes. Angela was also a research assistant in the Center for Social Research. She had co-authored a paper which was presented at a professional meeting. She intended to revise the paper for submission to an academic journal. Following graduation, Angela intended to enroll in graduate school, obtain a Ph.D. in Sociology, and apply her knowledge and skill in the field of market research. Cynthia Speckman, a social work major, planned to enter her social work practice and practicum courses in the fall semester; she planed to graduate in May 1992. Cynthia was involved in a research project focusing on women’s athletics and Title IX. Her community service activities were exemplary; Cynthia volunteered approximately ten hours per week at the Victory Mission and she assisted with intakes and evaluations and coordination of volunteer activities. In addition, Cynthia participated in a needs assessment for a shelter for women and children. After graduation, she planed to pursue a graduate degree in social work. Cynthia’s interests were in child protective services, community organizations, and policy development. |
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Spring 1991 Theresa Goedeke was a senior, majoring in Sociology with minors in Criminal Justice Studies and Psychology. In addition to her outstanding scholarship, Theresa was a very active member of the Sociology Club, Phi Alpha Delta - pre-law fraternity, and Gamma Sigma Sigma - a national service sorority. Through her participation in these organizations, Theresa had helped with many programs that deal with poverty, mental retardation, homelessness, pollution, and discrimination. She had also been involved in a number of research projects through her employment with the Center for Social Research. Theresa planned to enter a graduate program in sociology in the fall of 1991. Her long-term aspirations were to teach sociological theory, deviance, and criminal justice issues. Wendy White anticipated completing her Bachelors of Social Work Degree in May 1991, at which time she intended to enter a graduate program in social work. Like other Cralle award winners, Wendy was an active member of a variety of worthwhile organizations, including the Social Work Club, Alpha Delta Mu--social work honor society, and Christian Campus House. Daybreak - an adult care program, and Victory Mission - a shelter for the homeless, are two of the many community organizations in which Wendy has been involved. She had attained a high cumulative grade point average, while working part-time in a Springfield nursing home. In addition, Wendy designed and conducted a study of reminiscence among the elderly, which was published in the journal Social Work Perspective. |
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Spring 1992 Kathleen Bexten was a senior Education major with an emphasis in Sociology. Kathy received a Regents Scholarship and completed both Departmental and University Honors. She was involved in several honor societies, including Alpha Kappa Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, and the Golden Key National Honor Society. Kathy had been actively involved in student organizations, especially the Sociology Club, where she held the offices of Secretary, Vice-President, and President. Kathy also volunteered her time at the Springfield Health Care Center, Mercy Villa, Dickerson Park Zoo, an the Boy Scouts. Kathy anticiated graduating in the fall of 1992 and plans to teach Social Studies. After gaining teaching experience, she intended to continue her education, working toward a doctorate degree. Kim Brauks, a social work major, held leadership roles in a number of student and community organizations. She was President of Renewal, a Christian group which helped organize a hunger banquet and built homes with Habitat for Humanity. Kim was also a driving force behind the social work club for three years, planning fund raisers, organizing volunteer activities, and recruiting new members. Kim contributed her time to community organizations such as the Victory Mission. She was a member of various honorary associations, including Alpha Delta Mu, Phi Kappa Phi, and Outstanding College Students of America. Kim was in a practicum program at the Rape Crisis Center, where she worked with sexually-abused children. She intended to pursue graduate education in Social Work and continue to work with abused and neglected children. |
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Jennifer Brymer, a Sociology major, achieved notice for her scholarship, leadership, and community service throughout her years of undergraduate study. She was a recipient of a vocal music scholarship and continued to maintain a Regents’ scholarship. Jennifer was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society, and Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society. Her service to the University and community included leadership in the Campus Outreach Opportunity League, Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education, and Sociology Club. Jennifer had also volunteered at the Springfield AIDS House and the Missouri Hotel’s Kitchen program. Upon graduation in May, 1993, Jennifer planed to pursue a Master of Public Administration degree in preparation for a career in government service. Mary Margaret Lanier, a senior, had an individualized major in Anthropology. She participated in the University Honors Program and achieved Presidential honor roll throughout her career at Missouri State. Mary contributed strongly to many university organizations, including Amnesty International, Students for Social Change, and the National Organization for Women. In service to the community, Mary assisted with several political campaigns, organized a pollution awareness program for school children, served as a camp counselor for hearing impaired youth, and worked closely with victims of child abuse. Mary was committed to the creation of a world in which people of all cultures, genders, and perspectives feel acceptance and find meaning. She planed to pursue a Ph.D. in Anthropology as a vehicle for achieving this goal. Spring 1994 Amy K. Ehmke was a senior, majoring in sociology with a minor in public administration. She was a member of Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and Alpha Kappa Delta. Amy participated in several research projects through her employment in the Center for Social Research, and had been a statistics tutor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. She served the public a great deal through such community organizations as Crosslines and The Christmas store. Amy planed to enter a graduate program in sociology in the fall of 1994 to earn a Ph. D. in sociology leading to an academic career of teaching and evaluation research at the university level. Kary L. Stackelbeck was majoring in antiquities with minors in anthropology and Spanish. She had been the President of the Anthropology Club and was a member of the Freshmen National Honor Society. Kary was involved actively in several other organizations, including The Kitchen, the Missouri State Mentorship Program, “Into the Streets,” and Ozark Mountain Volleyball Club. She worked at the Center for Archaeological Research, had done field work in North Carolina, and participated in the Trans-Arabia Expedition to Oman with Dr. Juris Zarins. Kary expected to graduate in May of 1995, and to enter a graduate program in anthropology leading to an academic career of teaching and research at the university level. |
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Fall 1994 Krista Lewis was majoring in aesthetic anthropology. She was a recipient of the Missouri Higher Education Bright Flight Scholarship and the Missouri State Scholarship. Krista was President of the Anthropology Club, and had been active in many campus organizations, including Student Government Association, Honors Council, National Honor Society, Art Club and Bear Hair Club. She worked for the Center for Archaeological Research, conducted field work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and participated in the Trans-Arabia Expedition to the Sultanate of Oman. Krista planed to pursue a Ph. D. in Archaeology leading to an academic career of teaching and research at the university level. |
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Fall 1995 William Bultas, a senior, was a Sociology major. Throughout his academic career, he maintained a very high GPA and earned membership in two national honor societies: Golden Key and Phi Kappa Phi. Mr. Bultas provided service to the Department and the University through leadership of the Sociology Club, participation in the Missouri State chapter of the National Organization of Women, and work in the Center for Social Research. He served the community by establishing food and clothing drives for the homeless, organizing fund raisers for charitable contributions and volunteering at the Missouri Hotel and the Ronald McDonald House. William intended to enter graduate studies in Sociology and emphasize the study of class, gender, and ethnic inequality. He hoped to combine a career in teaching with continued involvement in community support programs. |
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Spring 1996 Marty Moore was a senior with a double major in sociology and political science. He also had three minors: gender studies, African-American studies, and history. Marty was a member of Golden Key, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Sigma Alpha, and several other honor societies. He served the University as a senator in the Student Government Association, and was a member of the Faculty Student Judicial Committee, Academic Affairs Commission, and Gender Studies Committee. Marty spent the summer of 1994 in Russia as a foreign exchange student at St. Petersburg State University. He planned to attend law school in the fall of 1996, with an emphasis on civil rights and civil liberties. |
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Fall 1996 Julie Petrus was a sociology major who had a double minor in paralegal studies and public law. Ms. Petrus was a member of several honor societies, including Alpha Kappa Delta, the Golden Key and Alpha Sigma Lambda. In addition to excelling academically, Julie became a world-class athlete. She was a National Champion water-skier ten times, won two international events, and was chosen as an instructor by the United States Olympic Committee. During the summer, Ms. Petrus tutored up-and-coming skiers from the Midwest and volunteered up to five hours each week to instruct children who were unable to afford lessons. Seven of her students received athletic scholarships that have helped them enter college. Julie planed to take some time off after graduation in 1997 and was considering going to law school in the future. |
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Spring 1997 Jennifer Keller was a sociology major who is earned a minor in gender studies. Ms. Keller was a member of the University Honors College, Phi Eta Epsilon and the Golden Key National Honor Society. In addition to excelling academically, Jennifer took a leading role in several University student organizations, including Amnesty International, the Anthropology Club, College Democrats, the English Society, and the National Organization of Women. Her community service record included being a Vacation Bible School teacher at Schweitzer Methodist Church (Springfield, MO), working for Representative Mike Schilling’s campaign, and participating in the 1996 Labor Day parade. Ms. Keller planed to participate in a study abroad program in England for a summer and intended to apply for a women’s study program in Washington, DC. Her long-term goal was to go to graduate school and pursue a career in sociology and gender studies. James Toohill had an individualized major in the Anthropology of Religion and Gender Dominance. He maintained a 3.93 grade point average and planed to graduate in May 1998. James worked as a reference librarian at the Meyer Library, as a teacher’s assistant in the Sociology and Anthropology Department, and as an assistant in Drury College’s Summerscape, a program for gifted middle-school students. After graduation, he planed to pursue a doctorate in anthropology at the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin, or the University of New Mexico. Melissa Valentine was a Sociology major with a minor in Paralegal Studies. She achieved a 3.9 cumulative grade point average and planed to graduate in December 1997. Melissa volunteered at the Family Violence Center in Springfield assisting abuse victims with the court process. In the future, she wanted to work in the criminal or juvenile justice system and pursue graduate study, possibly seeking certification to teach at the secondary level. |
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Fall 1997 Jaimie Greene was a double major in Anthropology, with an emphasis in Archaeology, and Communications. She maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.99. Jaime traveled internationally and enjoyed museums and learning the history of other civilizations. She was active in the Missouri Civil War Re-enactor’s Association and planed to attend archeological field school in North Carolina. Her future goals included becoming trilingual and pursuing a doctorate in archeology. |
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Spring 1999 Marlena Stuart was a double major in Sociology and Anthropology, and had a Spanish minor. She maintained a 3.83 grade point average and planed to graduate in May 1999. Marlena’s academic honors included membership in Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Kappa Delta, as well as having been named an Missouri State Presidential Scholar and a Missouri Bright Flight recipient. She was active in the Anthropology Club, the National Organization for Women, and was a volunteer instructor for yoga classes at Missouri State. After graduation, Marlena planed to take a year off from school to pursue internships in the field of aging. She then planed to begin graduate study. Marie Steinwachs was a Sociology major with a custom minor in Sociological Research. She planed to graduate in May 2000 and maintained a 3.84 grade point average. Marie spent twelve years working in the area of waste management. When she received the scholarship she was Director of the Office of Waste Management, a program in the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension. She was also involved with the Community Task Force and the Good Community Project. In addition, she chaired the local Environmental Collaborative. Marie was considering graduate school after receiving her undergraduate degree. Matthew White was an Anthropology major, with an emphasis in old world archaeology, along with a double minor in Geology and Computer Information Systems. He planed to graduate in May 1999. Matthew was President of the Anthropology Club, volunteered at the Archaeological Research Center, and was involved in field archeological school in North Carolina. After graduation, he planed to pursue a doctorate in Anthropology from either New York State University or the University of Chicago. Spring 2000 Marty Branstetter was an Anthropology major, with an emphasis in archaeology, and had a double minor in Religious Studies and Antiquities. She maintained a 3.8 grade point average and planed to graduate in August 2000. Prior to coming to Missouri State, she owned and managed a home cleaning business for 15 years. Marty also participated in two archaeological field schools, one in North Carolina and the other held at the Missouri State Center for Archaeological Research. After graduation, she planed to pursue a master’s degree, and possibly a doctorate, in archaeology at the University of Arkansas. LaDonna Redd was a Sociology major with a minor in Psychology. She planed to graduate in May 2000. LaDonna completed service learning internships with the Missouri Probation and Parole Office and the Polk County Juvenile Office. As a parent, she was also active in the Halfway School District Booster Club, Parent Teacher Association, Future Farmers of America, Student Government, and she coacheed grade school softball and basketball. After graduation, LaDonna planed to work in community corrections and later pursue graduate study in either sociology or criminal justice. Her goal was to influence social policy making. Spring 2001 Tara Peck was a Sociology major with a Crime and Society minor. She planed to graduate in May 2001, taking just three and one-half years to finish her undergraduate degree. In addition to her excellent academic record, Tara volunteered at the AIDS Project of the Ozarks and the Boy Scouts of America. On campus, she was involved in the National Organization for Women, the Student Government Association, the Student Faculty Judicial Board, and the Rodeo Club. Tara planed to continue her education after earning her degree from Missouri State by either pursuing graduate study or going to law school at the University of Arizona. M. Casey Reid was a double major in Anthropology and Professional Writing, with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. Casey had a 4.0 grade point average and planed to graduate in May 2002. Casey volunteered at Hospice of Southwest Missouri and at a local church where she read to children whose parents are native Spanish-speakers. Casey wanted to continue pursuing her interest in ethnographic studies of culture. Her experience examining local culture in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina lead to a desire for travel to Africa for studying child-adult interaction. John Tyrrell was a Crime and Society major who planed to graduate in December 2001. In addition to an excellent academic record, John was involved in leadership roles for campus residence halls and other local organizations, such as the College Republicans and Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity. John prided himself on being a positive example for children through his work as a DARE role model, as a lifeguard, and as Aquatics Director for the City of Republic. John planed to attend law school upon graduation and eventually work for the FBI or the U.S. Marshals. |
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Fall 2001 Jessica Kruse was a Crime and Society Major and Public Law minor with a 3.86 GPA. She was involved on the campus in organizations such as Phi Alpha Delta and in the Golden Key National Honor Society. Jessica’s community involvement included giving private French Horn and Trumped lessons to 20 students, serving as a volunteer victims advocate at the Victims Center and helping with the Gift of Giving program for Campfire Boys and Girls. After graduation, Jessica planed to attend law school. On completion of her Jurist Doctorate degree, she hopedto go into criminal law, either as a lawyer or a prosecuting attorney. She also hoped to join the FBI at some point in her career. |
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Spring 2002 Jodi A. Flurry was a Sociology major with a minor in Political Science. She maintained a 3.86 grade point average, was in the Honors College at Missouri State, and planed to graduate in May 2003. In addition to superior academic achievement, Jodi served as a church cabin counselor at summer camps, a student assistant with the Missouri State track and cross-country teams, and tutored disabled students at the Missouri State Learning Diagnostic Clinic. She also volunteered at The Kitchen and Manor Care Nursing Home in Springfield. After graduation, Jodi planed either to join the Peace Corps or pursue a master’s degree studying demography, AIDS research, or foreign policy in developing countries. |
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Fall 2002 Sharon K. Rone was a Sociology major with a minor in Gerontology maintaining a 3.74 cumulative grade point average. Sharon planed to graduate in May 2003. She volunteered at Century Pines Residential Care facility, participated in the Missouri State Gerontology Club’s “Sharing with Elders” program, and was a member of the Community Quilts Committee - a service arm of the Ozark Piecemaker’s guild. This committee donated quilts to local hospitals, service organizations, and victims of natural disasters. Additionally, Sharon was a member of the local troop committee for the Boy Scouts of America, an involvement beginning in 1983. After graduation, Sharon planed to pursue graduate education. |
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Spring 2003 Lauren Scott was the 2002-2003 winner of the Cralle Scholarship. She sought a degree in Sociology with minors in Gender Studies and History. Lauren achieved a cumulative 3.9 GPA and planed to graduate in May 2003. She volunteered as a camp counselor for seven years and worked as an advocate in a domestic violence shelter. Lauren had also worked with Habitat for Humanity, been Special Events Chairperson of her building’s Hall Council, and joined Alpha Kappa Delta - a sociological honor society. Lauren hoped to pursue sociology or gender studies at the graduate level and then focus on a career that would further civil society locally and globally. |
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