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Friday, October 7, 2011
SATURDAY, October 8, 2011
SUNDAY, October 9, 2011
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Highlighted Events
Homecoming/Hall of Fame Banquet Plan to attend the Saturday evening banquet where the Alumni Service Award will be presented to honor dedication, service and financial support to WSC and Hall of Fame Inductions will take place.
Information Center Stop by the information center in the student center atrium and we can answer any questions you may have. We will have students who can give you a tour of campus and you can visit all of the old places and see the new and renovated facilities. Or skip the tour and relax in the atrium reminiscing with friends and talking with students.
Alumni and Cat Club Luncheon On Friday, alumni and athletic staff will take you through the food court in our student center. WSC coaches will update you on their teams and seasons. Enjoy the facility and reminisce with fellow WSC graduates.
Outstanding Alumni Banquet Join us as we honor Outstanding Alumni recipients from each of the four schools. These dedicated and deserving recipients will be recognized at dinner on Friday evening.
Homecoming Parade The parade will begin in downtown Wayne - come see WSC and the community of Wayne show their Wildcat Pride. A popular addition to the parade is the Band Day participants.
Bonfire Join WSC cheerleaders, band, students, coaches and fellow alumni at the bonfire on Friday evening to show your school spirit.
Reunions Chi Omega
Scholarship Luncheon (Thursday) A scholarship donor and recipient luncheon by invitation - Student Center.
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WSC Alumni Service Award
Larry Moser - Class of 2006 The 2011 Alumni Service Award will be presented to Larry Moser at the Homecoming/Hall of Fame Banquet Oct. 8. The award recognizes alumni who have enhanced the college through dedicated service, promotion, and financial support. He graduated from WSC in 2006 earning a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and agriculture. After graduation he moved to Sioux City, Iowa where he attained employment as a producer at Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management. As a producer, he is responsible for selling and servicing insurance coverage for commercial and personal clients. Moser has served as a member of the Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors, the United Wayne of Siouxland and is actively involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors. While attending classes at WSC, Moser was employed at Conn Library, served on the Student Activities Board and was actively involved with the WSC Phonathon Annual Fund Drive, serving as a student caller (1 year) and a student manager (3 years). He interned at Nebraska Life Magazine, Christensen Associates and Arthur J. Gallagher. He currently is the 2006 class representative for the campaign to restore the WSC Willow Bowl. Larry and his wife, Amanda, reside in Sioux City. | back to top |
Outstanding Alumni
School of Arts and Humanities Pearl received a bachelor’s degree in art from WSC and taught K-12 in Brisbane, Australia following graduation. She spent a period of time backpacking before returning to study at Kansas State University where she received her M.A. in sculpture and art history. She furthered her studies at University of Nebraska, Lincoln where she received her Ph.D. with research interests in the area of art hazards. She was appointed to the position of Admiral in the Nebraska Navy, a state service award, for her services in the area of art hazards. In addition to teaching at WSC she has also served as the Division Head of Fine Arts and Department Chair for the Department of Art and Design.
School of Education and Counseling Jaim graduated from WSC earning a degree in elementary education. He has taught for ten years, currently teaching first grade in Arlington, Virginia. His teaching career started in Omaha at Millard Public Schools. It was in Omaha in 2001 when Jaim developed a passion for training teachers and future teachers and has become a national trainer. Jaim is a member of the National Education Association currently serving as the elected NEA Mid-Atlantic Caucus Director, NEA Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Caucus Director and serves on the VEA Women and Minority Concerns Committee. Jaim was invited to attend the 2011 Bullying Prevention Conference at The White House where he met with the President and First Lady in the Oval Office to discuss his work on bullying prevention in public schools.
School of Business and Technology Daniel graduated from WSC earning a degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration. While a student at Wayne State College, Dan completed a cooperative education experience with First National Bank of Omaha at locations in Omaha and Wayne. Following graduation he was hired at First National Bank of Omaha and has held several positions with the organization currently holding the title of Technology Officer for First National Information Technology in the National Business - Servicing Department. Dan serves as the First National liaison to the WSC Computer Technology and Information Systems Department and is also a member of the CTIS Advisory Board. Dan, his wife Michelle, and their daughter Joelle reside in Omaha.
School of Natural and Social Sciences Amy graduated from WSC earning a degree in psychology/sociology/human services counseling. After earning master’s and doctorate degrees in industrial/organizational psychology at Kansas State University, she worked with the Strategy and Process Planning team at Ford Motor Company in Michigan. In 1997 Amy joined the IDEA Center in Manhattan, Kansas as their associate director working on program assessment for Kansas State University. When the Center became a non-profit organization in 2001, Amy became the vice president for integrative client services and now serves as vice president for knowledge management and special projects. She is actively involved in her community, serves on various committees at the Amanda Arnold Elementary School , and is a member of the Kansas State University Psychology Department Advisory Council.
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Hall of Fame Inductees
Dennis Kiby '68 Dennis was a three year starter at halfback on the Wayne State football team for the 1964, 65 and 66 seasons playing under Coach John Jermier going 18-8. Kirby was named Most Valuable Player in 1965 and 66 seasons and was a three time All Nebraska College Conference selection along with receiving honorable mention All-American honors in 1966 as a senior. He was the leading rusher on the 1966 team with 459 yards on 61 carries and six TD’s (7.5 avg.) for 91.8 yards per game. Kirby rushed for 465 yards as a junior and was also the placekicker leading the team in scoring with 40 points. Kirby is a graduate of David City St. Mary’s where he was a two time All-State high school football player.
Rayna (Nelson) Cain '04 Rayna was a standout volleyball player at Wayne State College from 1999-2002. The Homer, Nebraska native was a four time All-Northern Sun Conference First Team selection and finished her Wildcat volleyball career ranking fourth on the all time kills list with 1,517. Nelsen helped Wayne State to the 2001 NSIC regular season title going 16-2 in league play while finishing 24-9 overall. During her senior season in 2002 she recorded 534 kills that ranks fifth most in a single season. She also finished her career ranking third in block assists with 388. She was the first Wayne State Athlete to be named All NSIC all four seasons and was an AVCA All North Region Honorable Mention selection as a senior.
Mark Vollmer '88 Mark, a Wisner, Nebraska graduate was a two time All-American triple jumper at Wayne State during his Wildcat career from 1984-88. He still holds both school records today, 48’ 4 ½” indoors and 48’ 11” outdoors both coming in the 1988 season despite competing with back problems during his career. Vollmer was sixth in the triple jump at the 1985 NAIA Indoor National meet at 47’ 9” and was fifth as a senior in the 1988 NAIA Indoor National meet at 47’ 7 1/2'”. Vollmer was a one-time school record holder in the javelin and is married to former Wayne High and Wayne State standout athlete Missy Stoltenberg whose Dad, Del, was a long time football coach at Wayne State and a 2006 Inductee into the WSC Athletic Hall of Fame.
John Manganaro '93, MSE '94 John served 20 seasons as coach with the Wayne State baseball program from 1990-2009. He was the head coach for 17 seasons and compiled an impressive career record of 506-309-1 (.620). Manganaro coached Wayne State to six straight Northern Sun Conference regular season titles from 2004-09 and guided the Wildcats to seven NCAA tournament appearances in his last nine seasons as head coach. He led the Wildcats to a pair of Regional Championship games in 2004 and 2009 and produced All-Americans in six of his last seven seasons as head coach. Under Manganaro Wayne State was the 12th winningest team in NCAA Division II during the 2000’s going 368-157-1 (.701). WSC also developed one of the finest baseball facilities in the Midwest under Manganaro, the Pete Chapman Baseball Complex.
Don and Nancy Endicott The Endicotts have been owners of Pac N Save in Wayne since 1987 and have been loyal supporters of Wayne State College and Wildcat athletics. You can normally find Don cooking at Wayne State football tailgate parties. Pac N Save also caters the Cat Club booster meals at all home basketball games and provides meals for the annual Catbacker Scholarship Golf Tournament every June. Pac N Save employs numerous Wayne State College students and gives annual scholarships to Wayne State College, including two student appreciation scholarships each semester and the employee scholarship each year.
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