1970s
Gregory Gutenko ’71, had seven films and videos on exhibit at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Mo., this past fall. One of the films reused Super-8 film footage from one of his projects when he was a student at Missouri Western.
1990s
Steve Allen ’92, won the design contest for a geocoin at the U.S. Geocoinfest 2012 in Denver last fall. The coin was produced and given to conference attendees who purchased certain conference packages. The design for the back of the coin was made into a path tag for all attendees. Steve, whose geocaching user name is “MO Pirate,” has designed several coins of several local entities, including one with Missouri Western’s Griffon. PHOTO
Brent Anderson ’93, published a book, “Wee Three Kings.” In November, 100 percent of the proceeds of books sold were donated to charity. The book is available on Amazon.com in book and Kindle versions.
Dr. Robert Willoughby ’93, published a book, “The Brothers Robidoux and the Opening of the American West,” his third book. Robert is an associate professor and chair of the department of history, geography, political science, philosophy and religious studies at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. PHOTO
Tracey Sullwold ’95 and Frank Murray were married in 2010. Tracey teaches special education students in Kansas City, Mo.
2000s
Eric ’01, and Katie (Singleton) ’02, Akins announce the birth of a twins, Archer Jack and Alaina Jade, born May 3, 2012. PHOTO
Winter (Berry) Houser ’01, graduated with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She and her husband, John, also announce the birth of a daughter, Kendel Ruthann, born June 20, 2012. Kendel’s siblings include John, Jr., Riley, and Erin.
Kristen Tippit ’03, and Zachary Guerrero were married April 6, 2012 in Cancun, Mexico. She graduated with an MBA from Mid-America Nazarene Univeristy in December 2012.
Charity (Cordray) Banko ’04, and her husband, Nick, announce the birth of a daughter, Juliette Michelle, born June 14, 2012. PHOTO
John Fabsits ’04, and Elizabeth Leatherman were married July 21, 2012. The couple resides in Columbia, Mo.
Jessica (Snyder) Schafer ’05, is vice president and regional retail manager for Country Club Bank in Kansas City, Mo. In that role, Jessica is responsible for managing the retail function for the Kansas City Metro area.
Nicholas Sloop ’05, and Kate Peterson were married Aug. 11, 2012. The couple resides in Lawson, Mo.
Therese Hand ’06, and Michael DeBenedette were married Aug. 4, 2012. The couple resides in Arvada, Colo.
Tera (Petersen) ’07, and Court ’08, Jackson announce the birth of a son, Eastyn Dean, born Aug. 20, 2012. The couple resides in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Emily Richardson ’08, is an assistant director at Choices in St. Joseph, Mo.
Barbara (Meyer) Spencer ’08, and her husband, Clint, announce the birth of a daughter, Frankie Elizabeth, born Aug. 21, 2012. She has a big brother, CJ. PHOTO
Matthew Alsager ’09, is a commercial loan officer at UMB in Jefferson City, Mo.
In Memory
We honor those who have passed away. If you want to include someone in this listing, please call 816-271-5651, mail the information to Diane Holtz, Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507, or email holtz@missouriwestern.edu.
Daniel D. Clark ’78, Blue Springs, Mo., June 8, 2012.
Mary Ann (McCarthy) Fenner ’40, Kansas City, Mo., July 6, 2012. Mary Ann was a long-time member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
John Gerstner ’78, DeLand, Fla., Aug. 15, 2012.
Patricia M. (Gardner) Herrick ’88, St. Joseph, Mo., July 7, 2012.
Michael Majeski ’73, St. Joseph, Mo., May 31, 2012.
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