HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Leo Cash (Class of 1942) Inducted 2015

Leo Cash graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1942. He was an avid football player, but later found his true passion in wrestling. After high school, Leo joined the Navy and wrestled for the United States. His team was very good and went on to win many championships, including a national championship.

Leo became a mail carrier and the president of the Letter Carriers Union. he fought for raises for mail carriers all the way to Washington D.C..

In addition to his career in the U.S. Postal Service, Leo spent 52 years umpiring softball games He said he was “thrown into umpiring” but thoroughly enjoyed what he did. Even more notably, Leo also started a wrestling league in Council Bluffs. Again, he was sort of “thrown into it,” but Leo loved what he did. The league started small but grew quickly. Leo was very passionate about wrestling and it definitely showed. Many of the young boys who were involved in the league still remember Leo and his dedication to the sport. Leo could recall several occasions when he would be stopped by strangers who remembered him from when they were younger and involved in his league. These kids were not only involved, but they were good. There is no doubt about the level of inspiration that was involved with the organization and the level of selfless dedication Leo had with his teams. He continued his passion for about 25 years before he retired. His wife, Lloydine recalled him not being home most of the time because he was so dedicated to what he did.

Another prominent success in Leo’s life was his lengthy involvement with the American Legion. When Leo’s father died young, the American Legion helped Leo’s family. From that point on, Leo knew he wanted to be a part of the American Legion. He was an active member for many years, donating many hours as a volunteer.

Leo’s wife shared that Leo had once said “when I go, I can say I am happy because I got to do everything I wanted in my life. I have had a good life.” Indeed Leo has done many wonderful things and has done lots

of good for his community and communities around him, which is why today Leo is undeniably the perfect candidate for the Hall of Fame. Victoria Holder (Class of 1944) Inducted 2015

Victoria Holder graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1944. She attended the University of Iowa for two years, and eventually graduated from Omaha University, now known as University of Nebraska at Omaha, with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Secondary Education ­ English and Social Studies in 1949. A love of education drove her to gain her master’s degree in Secondary Education from Omaha University in 1953.

Ms. Holder had a passion for writing, and for learning. This passion created endless opportunities to grow. She took a variety of different English and media classes from the University of Denver, Creighton, University of Iowa, and Iowa State University in order to expand and enlighten her teaching abilities. While venturing into these learning experiences, she worked at Union Pacific headquarters for one and a half years to pay for her last two years of college classes. This job was the only time she worked that was not in education. She began her career in education at West Harrison High School from 1950­1959. Ms. Holder began working in the Council Bluffs Schools in 1959, and educated Council Bluffs students until 1992. She worked in many buildings including: Edison, Wilson, and Abraham Lincoln.

Iowa Western Community College became a Regional Writing Sponsor in 1995, and Ms. Holder served annually as a judge to read and critique writings to select a winner. She not only was an advocate for this experience, she eventually became a co­coordinator for the entire regional program. She judged writings, produced publications for award winners, selected winners, created judging teams, and hosted celebrational activities for years. After ten years of working and sponsorship with this program, Ms. Holder collaborated with Dorothy Brown in writing A Decade of Honored Writing: A Collection of Writings by

Scholastic Writing Award Winners of Southwest Iowa. Along with this distinguished writing, Ms. Holder was awarded the Upsilon State Achievement Award, a professional honor of women educators.

Outside of her life in education, Ms. Holder held office in her PEO chapter, volunteered weekly as a Friend of the Library in the gift shop and served as a church deacon and elder. She was an immense force in the development of the New Horizon Prayer Shawl Ministry, which knits and donates more than 200 shawls to people in need. After her time as a junior and senior high school educator, Ms. Holder spent time working as a volunteer in local kindergarten class rooms. Tony Beck (Class of 1978) Inducted 2015

After graduating from Abraham Lincoln in 1978 Tony Beck served a full time mission in Italy for his church. He later attended Brigham Young University earning his degree in Accounting eventually becoming a CPA. He began a long career in business and accounting in the Phoenix area working for Ernst and Young a national accounting firm. Tony and his wife Miriam moved to Council Bluffs in 1989 where he began working for a small private company doing accounting work. In 1997, Mr. Beck started his own accounting business in Council Bluffs. In 1999, he purchased his first of ten Papa Murphys branches in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. Through his businesses, Tony Beck is able to influence and build our community by employing over 100 employees consisting of mostly high school students. Communities grow because of three distinct reasons: Ideas; Action; and Investment. Leaders emerge from businesses, schools, and community programs to create a place in which citizens are proud to live in. This doesn’t happen overnight and dedicated workers are required in order to achieve the dreams of a growing community. Our community enhancement lies in the hands of driven people such as Tony Beck. The life and character of Mr. Beck can be summarized by using the phrase community investment. He has spent his life investing in our

community. Investing in people. Very few have the bravery and patience required to dedicate their lives to the people in the space in which they live. Tony Beck has spent his time and energy insuring the future success of our community, particularly the students of Abraham Lincoln High School. Outside of his professional life, Tony takes time to serve his community through the Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis of Omaha, and work within the school district and area sports organizations. When asked about why he is so faithfully invested in the youth of our community, Mr.Beck said, “I do this because I believe in you ­ you young men and young women are our future leaders.”

Our school and community are greatly impacted by strong leaders just like Tony Beck. He has dedicated his life to his family, his religion, and his work, which all had a profound impact on Abraham Lincoln High School and Council Bluffs Iowa. Fred Glassburner (Class of 1933) Inducted 2015

Fred Glassburner graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1933. Dr. Glassburner then earned bachelors and masters degrees and a Ph.D. He attended Iowa State, the University of Iowa and George Peabody College for teachers. Fred served in World War II from 1942­1945 as a captain of artillery. He fought in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, and helped liberate a concentration camp. He was seriously wounded by enemy fire in an ambush on April 6th, 1945 in Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Fred’s main interests were in the fields of education and music. After his recovery from the war. He became a music teacher for five years in elementary and high schools. He became the superintendent of one of the schools where he taught music. He also judged music contests for the various schools. He was a wonderful musician and could play almost

every instrument well. He played in many symphonies, for many Broadway shows and local productions, the Ringling Brother’s and Shrine Circuses and even played under Carl King. He directed the Iowa Western Community band, the Legion Band, Shrine band and Elk’s band. For the last seven years of his life, he and his wife had their own band, the Fred and Norma Glassburner Orchestra. After receiving his doctoral degree he held various positions including Kern County Schools coordinator in Bakersfield, California, professor of education at Buena Vista College at Storm Lake, Iowa, director of research at Wisconsin University, Consortium director for three colleges in Dubuque, and resident of Lea College at Albert Lea, Minnesota. Fred volunteered in so many ways and helped so many people. He directed church choirs in five different communities. For 37 years, the Glassburners helped support children from poverty stricken countries each month. Fred also started the first Council Bluffs Senior Center and was president for three years.He also attended volunteer meetings for the Southwest Area on Aging. Senator Harkin once asked Fred to come to Washington for three days to speak about aging. Fred was a donor for any cause and accepting of anyone. While Fred was working on his doctorate in Nashville, he was president of the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity. During his presidency, Fred inducted the fraternity’s first black member, which was unusual in the 1950’s. Fred was a member of the Rotary Club and a member of the Chamber of Commerce. At the time of his death he was a front runner for mayor. He was a member of “Book Fellows” book club. He was to give a book report the day of his funeral, and one of the members who attended his service commented that it was a heck of a way to get out of giving a book report. He passed away April 29th, 1987 at the age of 70. Fred was a leader, a volunteer, a teacher, a musician, a veteran, and a kind soul. His wife, Norma shared that one of Fred’s favorite sayings was “Bloom where you're planted,” and that he did.

Alan Bruce (Class of 1961) Inducted 2014 Brigadier General Alan Bruce went through Abraham Lincoln enjoying football, wrestling, and his chemistry class with Mr. Little. Along the way his parents gave him numerous horizon widening experiences including traveling and housing an American Field Service student from Japan. His best experience turned out to be ROTC participation which laid the groundwork for his life’s work in the U.S. Air Force. Graduating in 1961, he moved sequentially to Park College, The University Of New Mexico, and California State College in Long Beach. Graduating in 1967 he achieved a triple major in Geology, Geography, and Sociology. Later he earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Auburn University in Alabama. Following his 1967 graduation he worked for a brief period as a Probation and Parole Officer with Los Angeles county in California. In April of that year he moved on to the United States Air Force. Thus began a 31 year career starting first as a Radar Weapons Director and later finding his true passion in Aircraft Maintenance in 1971. Over the years he directed maintenance on the C5, C141, C130 cargo aircraft and a variety of helicopters. Perhaps the most rewarding of assignments was serving as the maintenance director for the world renown “Hurricane Hunters” that fly out of Keesler AFB Mississippi into the big storms. In later years General Bruce worked in several headquarters assignments completing his career as Director of Logistics for the Air Force Reserve Command directing logistical activities for the commands nationwide operations. Over the years General Bruce earned many awards and decorations for his work concluding with the Distinguished Service Medal. In spite of a very busy lifestyle the General found time to earn a Private Pilot flying license. He also taught himself morse code and earned an Advanced Class amateur radio license. He still operates on the air

today using the call sign KE5KI. Along side that he was a District Commissioner of Boy Scouts of America for the central and southern parts of Delaware. While living in central Georgia he was the president of his neighborhood homeowners association. He and lovely wife Dianne, also a ALHS graduate, retired from the Air Force in 1998. The work, however, did not stop there. He spent much of the next 13 years with the Nantahala Hiking Club in Franklin N.C. helping to maintain the Appalachian Trail. He also volunteered to be the Junior Warden for St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin for 7 years. Continuing in Franklin he volunteered with CareNet, a local food bank. Over the course of their marriage the Bruce’s have moved 27 times. In addition they have traveled through 49 of our 50 states and all but three of the Canadian provinces in their RV. They continue to enjoy what life has to offer in their most recent move to Hendersonville N.C. They love to spend as much time as they can with sons Mark and Jason, Daughter in law Lennye and most treasured grandson Jared. Dr. Edward M. Lane (Class of 1967)Inducted 2014

As a student at Abraham Lincoln, Edward was involved in a number of extra curricular activities including Junior ROTC in which he attained Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. He also participated in sports lettering three times before his graduation in 1967. In the fall of 1967 Lane enrolled at the University of Iowa. After two years at the University he was called to military duty receiving a draft notice for the ongoing Vietnam War. While in the Army, he continued to acquire knowledge and skills. He served as a field medic and laboratory technician and was given the opportunity to build his knowledge at educational institutions in Texas.

After honorably serving his country, Edward Lane furthered his education at the University of Omaha, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He received two Masters degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in microbiology and bacteriology. He attained his doctorate in medical microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical

Center in Omaha. As a student, Dr. Lane also held full time positions as an instructor in his field. Dr. Lane then joined the US Navy moving to San Diego where he taught at the Naval Hospital. In the following years he began a series of high ranking positions including the Head of the Microbiology Division at Naval Hospital San Diego as well as leadership positions at the Naval Hospital Oakland and The National Naval Medical Center. Additionally, he has served in US Navy Medical Research Units within Jakarta, Indonesia, and Cairo, Egypt, where he was executive officer. He has also served as the Department of Defense’s representative on the National Bioethics Advisory Commission to the president and as the Director of Navy Medical Research and Development.

Dr. Lane’s achievements include his rank as Captain in the United States Navy, over twenty­five peer­reviewed publications, and a number of military awards including three Meritorious Service Medals, and the prestigious Legion of Merit. Above this, he has earned the respect of his peers, family, community, and nation.

As an instructor, researcher, leader, and mentor Dr. Lane has saved and improved a number of lives both military and civilian. While conducting research in Egypt, an outbreak of botulism occurred to which many people fell ill. Dr. Edward Lane was responsible for locating and obtaining approximately one third of the world’s anti­toxin and delivering to the minister of Health within Egypt. Furthermore, he has instructed aspiring doctors and nurses in First Aid and CPR.

To this day, Dr. Lane does not cease in being active. He currently resides in Florida with his wife, Jacqueline, and spends a significant part of the year in North Carolina, at their mountain lodge. Their passion being their four grandchildren. Despite being retired, he and his wife contribute to their community’s theater and he holds a lifetime position in the American Society of Microbiology, where he often shares his wisdom and experience with those who require it. Thus, continuing his role as an educator for generations to come. Mike Winchester (Class of 1975)

Inducted 2014 Mike Winchester graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1975. During high school and Kirn Jr. High he was very involved in the newspaper as the editor. Mike didn’t consider himself as the typical high schooler. He spent most of his time writing. Some of these writings were even published in the Nonpareil. Because of his intense passion during these years, he wanted to become a journalist. During his junior and senior year at AL, he Mike Winchester graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1975. During was very interested in the school board. He was part of the committee that researched for the lawsuit against the school system. After this, in 1975, he became the youngest elected public official for the school board in the U.S. He was not only interested in writing, but he also was interested in history. So much that he was a history major when he attended University of Nebraska Omaha. He ended up with his bachelor’s degree in history while he was the student representative to the Political Science faculty. In 1978, he was re­elected into the board as the vice president. Mike also went on to Creighton University for three years and earned his law degree in 1982. With this degree in hand he became a deputy county child attorney. While doing this, he got involved in the anti­drug program and then created Prevention Using Student Help or PUSH. This anti­drug program was created to help spread the news about drugs to students and maybe in turn help prevent them from using. While staying involved with PUSH and the teens around the area he is now working as the Assistant City Prosecutor as he has done for 26 years. His main focus has been to help the kids of the community. He has been invited to schools to make the science of drugs and put it into the minds of teens that would leave an impact. With this program, his name has spread and he gives his advice to other organizations that are trying to get started. As a consultant to these programs, he installs the main goal of trying to help teens be on the right track that will lead them to success. Mike’s main goal is to get the people he works with to find ways so

that they can see themselves as better people. This gets the process rolling and he loves to see the progress in each person. Though, he has received many awards from the PUSH program, his greatest reward is his drawer full of letters. These letters are from the people he worked with. These kids who he has helped have sometimes written letters to show their appreciation for the difference he made in their life. Although he has achieved much in his life so far he loves to keep working with the people. He has worked hard for the twenty­six years and is on the verge of retirement. In those years, he has adopted a few of the guys who needed a father figure. He stepped up and took charge. He has set examples for many, he has made differences, and he has changed lives.

Dr. Phyllis Drennan (Class of 1944) Inducted 2014 In 1944 Dr. Phyllis Drennan graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. During her high school years she spent much of her time working as a staff member of the ALHS Echoes Newspaper. After graduating from Jennie Edmundson in nursing Drennan spent time practicing in Colorado and Illinois. She received a certificate in Institutional Supervision and Teaching from the Colorado University School of Nursing. Focusing mainly in the operating room, Drennan was recognized for creating a more patient centered atmosphere. This idea of thinking of the patient first is what drove her for many years to come. In 1960, she graduated with a BSN from the University of Denver, and very shortly after in 1961 attained her masters degree from Colorado University. One of many accomplishments during this time for Drennan, was becoming the first non­catholic Director of Nursing at St. Joseph Hospital from 1966­69.

Phyllis earned a PhD in Educational Administration from the

University of Iowa in 1974. In that same year, she became Dean and Professor at the University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing where she eventually established a Masters of Nursing program. While at Northern Colorado Dr. Brennan was an active member of Zeta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. She was recognized for the Dedicated Service Award by Zeta Omicron Chapter and is also honored by an annual monetary award, “The Phyllis Drennan Award” which is given to outstanding University of Northern Colorado nursing graduates. In 1981, Dr. Drennan moved from Dean of University of Northern Colorado to Dean of the University of Missouri­Columbia School of Nursing of which she served until 1989. The University of Missouri­Columbia, School of Nursing also honors Dr. Drennan with “The Phyllis Drennan Endowed Scholarship in Nursing” award as well as the title of Professor and Dean Emeritus of Nursing. Dr. Drennan’s long list of accomplishments include numerous keynote speaking engagements as well as publishing numerous professional journal articles. She received many honors and awards, such as being named CUSON “Alumni of the Century” in 1998. Friends of A Woman’s Place, INC awarded Dr. Drennan with the Outstanding Women of Weld County Award in 2006 for her lifelong commitment to excellence in Nursing. In 2011 Dr. Drennan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Colorado College of Nursing Alumni Association.

Throughout this incredible life filled with compassion, a love of nursing and education Dr.Drennan found the time to volunteer for her community. She established the Northern Colorado Medical Center Archival History, volunteered at the Friends of the UNC Library and Colorado Nursing History Coalition.

Dr. Drennan whose loving husband also graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1945. Together they had two children, Charles and Candace, as well as three grandchildren.

Dr. Phyllis Drennan was a passionate and wonderful woman who lived to educate and expand the minds of every person she touched.

Susanne Eilts (Class of 1973) Inducted 2013 Born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Susanne Eilts exceeded the role of a typical Abraham Lincoln student. As an adolescent she was involved in many clubs such as the Spanish club, French club, and the Quill and Scroll club. She also played a part on the Echoes newspaper and math field day. While in school she loved writing and chemistry. She was a National Merit Scholarship finalist. In May, 1973, she graduated from ALHS ready to take on the real world. Due to Dr. Eilts’ love of science, originally she wanted to pursue a career in paleontology however, her connection to people convinced her to seek a medical career. Dr. Eilts has been a continuous learner throughout her life. After graduating from high school, she attended college at Nebraska Wesleyan University to receive her bachelor of science in chemistry degree with distinction. Due to her academic excellence she was elected to Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honorary Society, Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honorary Society, and Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honorary Society. After completing college, Dr. Eilts went to medical school at the University Of Iowa College Of Medicine, in Iowa City, Ia. She later graduated with a Doctor of medicine degree in June of 1980. In addition Dr. Eilts earned her American Board of Internal Medicine in 1983 and her Certification in Geriatrics in 1988. Dr. Eilts later went back to school to receive a Public Health masters degree at John Hopkins School of Public Health, completing it in May of 2004. Dr. Eilts efforts to serve the community have also been recognized through various awards such as being appointed Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska on November 30, 2001. She was also held to high honors on the Nebraska Board of Examiners in Medicine and

Surgery, being a member from 1996 to 2001, holding the offices of Vice Chairman in 1999 and Chairman in 2000. During the same time period she was also on the Clarkson Regional Health Board of Directors from 1998 to 2000. She was also on the board of directors for the Nebraska Medical Association from 1998 to April of 2004, being the Speaker of the House of Delegates from 2000 to April of 2004. Aside from providing care for the general public Dr. Eilts has made many contributions to the community in a professional nature, doing several teaching presentations and seminars. Since 1982 she has given multiple speeches to the Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital Medical Staff, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Northwest Missouri Medical Society, a seminar sponsored by Ayerst Pharmaceutical, the Nebraska Governor’s Blue Ribbon Coalition on Health Care reform, the Internal Medicine Associates, and John Hopkins University Master of Public Health Capstone project. More recently, Dr. Eilts still keeps herself busy and interconnected with the community and her patients. She continued to work for Internal Medicine Associates P.C. in Omaha, NE for 30 plus years as an independent private practice physician from 1983 to 2000. Dr. Eilts also taught distant classes in the Pharmacology and Pathophysiology to Advanced Practice Nurses via internet at Clarkson College, from 2002­2003. She was a member of the Westroads Medical Group, LLC, from 2000­2011. Lastly, she continues to do her best performing as the medical director at Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society to the present day. Jana Milford (Class of 1979) Inducted 2013 In May, 1979, Professor Jana Milford graduated from Abraham Lincoln

with honors. As a student at Abraham Lincoln, Professor Milford was in swing choir, concert choir, and marching and concert band. She performed in the play My Fair Lady and The Boyfriend and was a part of the orchestra for the Wizard of Oz. In addition, Professor Milford graduated from Abraham Lincoln as a National Merit finalist. After graduating, Professor Milford continued her education at Iowa State University. In 1983, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science. Her passion for engineering only progressed from there. She moved to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where she was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University. In 1988, Professor Milford graduated with her Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy. This was the start of a long journey that promised much success. Shortly following her college education, Professor Milford was appointed Congressional Fellow and Analyst in the Office of Technology Assessment in the US Congress. She is recognized as a national leader in atmospheric chemistry, toxic air pollution, and photochemical air quality modeling. Her expertise in these areas continued to expand when she served on the National Academy of Engineering Committee on Energy Futures and Air Pollution in Urban China and the United States. Her work did not stop there. She served as a member of the prestigious U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board. One of her most recognizable accomplishments is her book entitled Integrated Environmental Modeling: Pollutant Transport, Fate and Risk in the Environment. Professor Milford has not only dedicated her life to research, but she has also contributed her time and energy to passing on her passion for research to her students at Colorado University at Boulder. She has served as a mentor for many college students and has taught courses from freshman to advanced graduate level. She has received the Max S. Peters Faculty Service Award for outstanding service contributions to the College of Engineering and Applied Science in 2001, and a Distinguished

Achievement Award from the Mechanical Engineering Department in 2004­05. Aside from work, Professor Milford volunteers at local community and state environmental organizations in Colorado and Wyoming. She assists in informing the community about air pollution problems and developing methods to address this issue. She currently resides in Boulder, Colorado with her husband Rick Adcock and continues teaching at the University of Colorado. Ron Mahoney (Class of 1952) Inducted 2013 Ron Mahoney began high school in the fall of 1953, and it was among these very halls that he set foot in his first shop class, a class in which he learned ideas and skills that would be valuable to him for years to come. Fresh out of high school, only a week after he received his diploma, Mr. Mahoney began an apprenticeship with Ranch Construction of Council Bluffs where he learned design and composition of buildings, and the basics of construction and manufacturing. Following his apprenticeship, Ron attained a position at Ranch Construction, and remained there for fifteen years, until he established his own company, Mahoney Construction, as a thirty three year old. During his career, Mr. Mahoney was appointed to positions on a number of boards and organizations in our community, including the Iowa Western Community College Volunteer Board, the Council Bluffs Building Board of Appeals, and the Iowa Western Community College Foundation board, on which he is still currently serving. Mr. Mahoney was Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, and he presided over Council Bluffs Home Builders Association and the Council Bluffs Business Association, organizations which have contributed greatly to our city.

Though Mr. Mahoney is now retired, he is still very active in the community, frequently volunteering his time and efforts toward local organizations and projects. He mounted several Grant Wood prints at the county building, and for the Looft Hall on the campus of Iowa Western Community College. He also played a major role in the renovation of Bayliss Park, New Horizon Church, the Lewis and Clark Overlook, and the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza. Without his help, guidance, and support, it is unlikely that these projects would have been so incredibly successful. Additionally, he supports our community’s students by contributing to their educational experiences. Mr. Mahoney has built and mounted plaques for Lewis Central, and has purchased and mounted several metal athletic figures for Iowa Western Community College athletic department. Additionally, Mr. Mahoney purchases championships rings for the athletes who win national championships. These rings serve as a reminder of their accomplishments, and the memories they’ve made along the way. Mr. Mahoney also provides a generous scholarship to Iowa Western students who study construction. For these generous contributions, Mr. Mahoney has already been awarded many prestigious honors, including the Council Bluffs Service League Business Community Service Award in 2004, the Investment in Excellence Award from Iowa Western Community College in 2009, a “Severn over Seventy” designation from the Nonpareil Paper, and the Bluffs Arts Council President’s award in 2013. Although Mr. Mahoney has many achievements to his name, he insists that the most important of all are the strong friendships that he’s made along the way. In particular, he is grateful for his wonderful wife, Suzanne, who has been helpful and supportive throughout their many years of marriage. His advice to us is to surround ourselves with competent people, and people who complement our skills, for those are the beginnings of not only good friendships, but great successes. Mr.

Mahoney has always felt it is important to give back to his city. He believes that volunteer work is just the equivalent of paying dues for living in the community. If not for Mr. Mahoney, our community would be a much duller, less attractive place. Ron Sealock (Class of 1952) Inducted 2013 Born and raised on a farm just outside of Council Bluffs. Mr. Sealock attended grade school at a one room schoolhouse through the eighth grade. From 1944 through 1952, Mr. Sealock was a charter member of the Garner Blue Jackets 4­H Club. He showed cattle and hogs at the West Pottawattamie County 4­H Fair and was on several judging teams. He showed cattle at the Aksarben 4­H Livestock Show and the Iowa State fair. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1952. After high school, Mr. Sealock enrolled at Iowa State University and he graduated in May of 1957, with a degree in Agricultural Business. After graduating, Mr. Sealock went back to his family’s farm and worked with them for a year and a half and then went to work for U S Bank, formerly known as Council Bluffs Savings Bank in January, 1959. While he was working at the bank they encouraged him to continue his education at the Wisconsin School of Banking where he received a graduate degree in August, 1966. He was elected twice to serve on the state board of the Iowa Bankers Association representing Southwest Iowa Banks. Mr. Sealock retired in 1996 after 37 years at the Bank. Since then, Mr. Sealock had been helping on his farm and doing some volunteer work. Soon after he started with the bank, he volunteered as a fundraiser coordinator for United Way of the Midlands. He was a member of the Board of Directors for Children’s Square, from 1974­1980 and served as

Chairman of the Board for 1 year. He was a Chamber of Commerce Board member from 1966 to 1970, and 1990 to 1994. Since 1996, Mr. Sealock served on the YMCA Board of Directors from 1991­1995, and served as Chair for 2 years, and served as Chair of their Sustaining Fund Drive for 2 years. Prior to that he worked as a fundraiser for their Capital Fund Drive to build a new YMCA in Council Bluffs. Sealock has been the Treasurer and a member of the Board of directors for Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation, Inc. He was also a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Council Bluffs Senior Center from 2002 through 2008. Mr. Sealock is a member of the VIP Ambassadors of Iowa Western Community College and a member of the Investment Advisory Committee for the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation. Mr. Sealock was a treasurer and a member of the Task Force Group to pass a one cent sales tax to be used for improving school buildings in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. In 1992, while a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, he served as chair of the fundraising committee to raise the money to purchase land so that Grace Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church could merge in 2006. The new church was called New Horizon Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder and Chair of the Administration Committee for New Horizon Presbyterian Church for 6 years. They were responsible for development of the site and construction of the new church. His goal has always been to do what he can to make Council Bluffs a better place. Art Bartel (Class of 1941) Inducted 2013 While at Abraham Lincoln, Art Bartel took part in ROTC and one of the literary organizations at the school. He treasured his friends, a lifelong

practice. After graduation with the class of 1941, he found himself at the University of Iowa. However, the War soon changed his plans. After serving his country in the 5th Ranger Battalion, at Normandy on D­Day, Bastogne, Mr. Bartel received three Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star for countless acts of bravery. Bravely rarely comes without a price, as Mr. Bartel ended his service recuperating from his injuries. Always moving forward, he soon attended the University of Colorado. He left the college only a few credits short of a degree in Chemistry, however, his professional life soon took a different turn. Art Bartel loved many things, especially his family, Westerns, and his work. At the Nelson Insurance Agency, that later became known as Silverstone Insurance, he found the joy of helping people plan for their future. Art Bartel received his Chartered Life Underwriter Certification in 1974 and was honored with the Alegent Heritage Award for Business and a membership in the Travelers National Leaders Club for his work. After his retirement from Silverstone Insurance, Art Bartel had more time to dedicate to his family and to his community. Everyone who knew him knew how much he really enjoyed other people. From being president of the Council Bluffs Rotary Club for many years, serving on the Water Board, to even working with the American Foreign Service, he certainly made an impact. A lifelong storyteller with a sharp memory, writing came naturally to Art. At the coaxing of his son, he begun to put to paper the stories and wild tales of his childhood for his family. His memoirs were a success among the family, and then he took to writing some books in the genre he really loved, westerns. Art truly cared for his wife of almost 60 years and their three sons and

seven grandchildren. His community, St. Patrick’s Church, and his country were never far from his heart. Fred Maher (Honorary Member) Inducted 2013

Throughout the existence of Council Bluffs Schools, there have been very few people who have helped students, parents and colleagues as much as Fred Maher. Mr. Maher graduated from Red Oak High School in 1953, where he is now a member of the Red Oak Sports Hall of Fame. He then continued his education at Northwest Missouri State University where he was a four year letterman in football and track, President of the “M” Club and the Newman Club, and member of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity. After graduation in 1957, Mr. Maher started his career at Braddyville High School (1957­1958), where he taught math and coached basketball and baseball. A few years later Mr. Maher decided to move to Elk Horn­Kimballton High School (1958­1961) where he taught math and coached football, track, and basketball. In his 3 years at Elk Horn, he started their football program, year one played 8 and 11 man to fill a schedule, year two tied for conference championship and by the third year took them on to win their conference championship. Mr. Maher came to Council Bluffs and joined the district in 1961. From 1961 ­ 1968, he taught math, assistant football coach and was head track coach at Abraham Lincoln High School. From 1968 ­ 1973, he was Assistant Principal at Wilson Junior High. From 1973 ­ 1974, he was Principal at Edison Elementary & Junior High School. He returned to Wilson Junior High in 1974 ­ 1985 as Principal. During this time he was very busy, he assisted in the initiated and beginning the Council Bluffs Pride Week Parade, assisted in piloting the Council Bluffs School District in­school computer network for scheduling courses/teachers. Initiated the secondary parent/teacher conferences, a parent/student “swap day”, a program for students to learn life lessons and skills, integrated course program, also assisted to initiate the first “police in schools” program. In

1985, Mr. Maher returned to Abraham Lincoln High as Assistant Principal until his retirement in 2012. Throughout his years at AL, Mr. Maher initiated the awesome committee that throws the best after prom parties (aka post prom). Although Mr. Maher was incredibly active within the school, he also served his church, St Peters Catholic. He served on the parish council and the parish finance council. Initiated committee to build the parish social hall and to revise the handicap entrance. He also served on the last board of the Pottawattamie County Selective Service Board until disbanded. Mr. Maher was a wealth of knowledge. He was always available to share the historical foundations of most Council Bluffs Community School District practices. He was often sought for advice on solving problems from the most minor staff issue to the most complex student situations. Mr. Maher had the answers. He directed many student, staff, and parent activities following one rule, “What is best for the student”. Countless students consider Mr. Maher as one of the most influential figures from their school life. During the 2011­2012 school year a week was set aside to honor Mr. Maher called “Pass It On”. Throughout the week the staff and students practiced all of the values Mr. Maher had taught through the years. Regardless of the size of the school event, Mr. Maher would always attend…and still does!! School spirit was and is defined by Mr. Maher. In the school newspaper, Echoes the following quote was used to describe Mr. Maher, “Some people came into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.” (Flavia Weedn)

Dorothy Brown (Class of 1946) Inducted 2012 Hall of Fame Member; Dorothy Brown was born in Laramie, Wyoming as the oldest of three girls. After moving to Council Bluffs Dorothy attended Abraham Lincoln excelling in her studies, graduating in 1946. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln Dorothy attended the University of Omaha and received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education. Dorothy’s grandmother, a teacher, inspired Dorothy’s career choice and passion for teaching. She started her teaching career in Des Moines, teaching 4th and 5th grade for five years. She then began teaching at Beals Elementary in the Omaha school district. She taught various grades at Beals Elementary for 15 years. Dorothy devoted her time trying to inspire children to want to learn. Dorothy’s true passion in teaching was writing and after a break from teaching she began the second half of her teaching career at Iowa Western. At Iowa Western, Dorothy created the Scholastic Awards Program which recognized high school writers in Southwest Iowa. Dorothy inspired minds, both young and old to write, a hobby and skill they would hold onto for a lifetime. In 1995, Dorothy established Iowa Western as a regional writing sponsor for the National Scholastic Art and Writing Program. As an organizer, Dorothy promoted this writing competition for students in grades 7­12. As a result of her hard work over the years, 38 national winners have been selected from this region. At the end of her ten years of volunteering in this program, Dorothy and her colleagues published A Decade of Honored Reading, and A Collection of Writings by Scholastic Writing Award Winners of Southwest Iowa to highlight the successes of young writers they had worked with.

In 1997, Dorothy was awarded the ICTELA (Iowa College teachers of English and Language Arts) Literacy Award for her dedication and leadership in language arts instruction in Southwest Iowa. Dorothy dedicated her life to teaching children and adults alike having a significant impact on the lives of her students instilling a passion for learning in all of them. Being a teacher is her proudest accomplishment. Dorothy remains a part of a book club at the public library. She has been a life­long member of the Broadway United Methodist Church. She, of course, still writes to this day. Jo Ann Carrithers (Class of 1950) Inducted 2012 JoAnn Carrithers was born in 1932 and graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1950. During her school days at Abraham Lincoln JoAnn was multi­talented being involved in volleyball, baseball, choir and track (anchoring the boys 4X40). She was Homecoming queen in 1950 and showed much interest in programs like literary society and working in the school offices. Shortly after graduation in 1950, Jo Ann headed straight into the work force. Her first job was working for the Northwestern bell telephone company, where she was an operator and then moved up to an information receptionist. She left the Northwestern Bell to accept a job offer in the architecture industry for G. B. Architects. She later came to work for her future husband Ira Thomson “Tom” working side by side for twenty years under the name I.T. Carrithers Architect. Jo Ann retired in 1994. Carrithers came out of retirement to accept a job offer at Deloitte C.P.A. as a receptionist where she still works today. Aside from work, Jo Ann is still very involved in the community and loves

every minute of it. She served as an exceptional leader in the Council Bluffs, School District as a member of the Board of Education for a total of 13 years. Between 1980 and 1992 Jo Ann has held the office of president five times and vice president four times. Jo Ann has also served on the District Facilities Committee (three years), represented the district on city assessor’s board (1996­1997), the Urban Network (eight largest school districts in Iowa), School Board’s Liaison for two construction projects ($6 million), and represented at state and national school board conventions. Jo Ann was also a former member of the Board of the American heart Association. She has served as: Pottawattamie County Campaign Chair; Coordinator of the Telethon­Special gifts Division­American heart Association; Charter member of Omaha Chapter “Women in Construction”; member of the Council Bluffs City planning Commission; member of the Southwest Iowa Handicapped Committee; and is a former member of the ALHS Hall Fame committee for ten years. Currently JoAnn still serves as a member on: “Building Board of Appeal” (Appointed in ’93­chair 2011); Iowa Western Foundation­Education Committee­Chair; Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (62 years); Co­chair and hostess of her ALHS class reunions for 45 years. Due to Jo Ann Carrithers outstanding accomplishments, initiatives and positive attitude she has received numerous awards: Outstanding Citizen Award (1987­Woodmen of the World), Education Award (1990­Volunteer Bureau), CBCSD Excellence Award (1992 & 1996), Education Award (Sertoma Club) Calvin Petersen (Class of 1957) Inducted 2012 Calvin Petersen graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1957. During his

senior year he became actively involved in the local DECA chapter, winning a national speech competition. After graduating he furthered his education in fire safety, at both Iowa Western Community College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. After completing his education there he then attended the National Fire Academy in Maryland. Mr. Petersen then went on to a very extensive career as a Council Bluffs fire fighter. From October of 1963 to April of 1966 he served as a Firefighter, and then became an engineer until May 1978. After that he then assumed the position of Captain until February of 1979, at which time he became a fire inspector until about April 1983. In April of 1983, Mr. Petersen received the honor of being Fire Marshall of which he served until April 1995 when he retired. Mr. Petersen not only contributes to his community by donating, so far, over 23 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross, he is also known to volunteer at Our Savior’s Lutheran Food pantry. He also helps divide the donated food for various food pantries at the Community of Christ Thrift Shop. Mr. Petersen was a member of the Hawkeye Fire Safety Association and served on the board of Directors for six years, one as president. Mr. Petersen currently heads the Historic Preservation Committee, an appointment made by Mayor Hanafan. He is also the member of the Pottawattamie County Genealogy Society and Historical Society. Mr. Petersen, retired, has now taught a ‘Driving Unimpaired’ class at Iowa Western Community College for the past eleven years. In past years he has taught Introduction to Fire Protection, Codes and Inspections, and Strategy and Tactics. Mr. Petersen has been happily married for fifty­two years and has three children (Mark, Matt, and Theresa.), three grandchildren and one

great­grandchild. Mr. Petersen still demonstrates his leadership skills and talent for teaching in his community every day. Richard Decker (Class of 1940) Inducted 2012 Richard “Dick” Charles Decker was born on March 11, 1922 and graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1940. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on February 4, 1941 and took basic military training at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois. He was then admitted to an aircraft maintenance and repair school. He transferred to Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi where he attended gunnery school in addition to working on aircraft. He was promoted rapidly during the outbreak of the war joining the ranks of the 69th Bombardment squadron. Richard and his squadron flew four B­26 Martin Marauder Bomber planes from California to Hawaii. Decker’s’ was the first crew to fly non­stop to Hawaii in World War II. He was then assigned to the Island of Midway on May 29, 1942. Five days later, on June 4, 1942 there were two plane attacks from a Japanese carrier. At 3:15 in the morning, Richard and the other crew members received orders to warm up their planes’ engines and stand by. They were given orders to engage the enemy. The Battle of Midway Island, later called “the battle that turned the tide in the Pacific” had officially begun. At 7:15am they made contact with the Japanese fleet. The four bomber planes made a low altitude approach on the Akagi carrier but were soon attacked by Zero fighters. Richard’s plane and one other were shot down on approach and the two remaining planes returned so damaged that they were simply pushed into the ocean. Richard’s family was notified immediately following the battle, though he was still only considered missing in action and remained so for over a

year. Mrs. Decker was unable to attend the ceremony that took place in Hawaii to honor the soldiers in the battle of Midway Island. A woman living in Hawaii, Mrs. F. J. Johnson accepted the recognition of Richard’s sacrifice. In a letter to Mrs. Decker, Mrs. Johnson expressed her deep gratitude to Mrs. Decker writing “I feel that your Richard gave his life so that my son (and other sons) might live in a decent world. So tremendous a gift is of course incapable of repayment or thanks. I only pray that my son may prove himself worthy of it.” Richard and the other men in the four B­26 Bombers were awarded more medals than any other group of fliers in World War II. He received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Asiatic­Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Stan Bahnsen (Class of 1063) Inducted 2011 Stan Bahnsen was born on December 15, 1944, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While attending Abraham Lincoln High School, he participated in three sports: baseball, football, and basketball. After graduating in 1963, Mr. Bahnsen studied at the University of Nebraska, majoring in business. After two short years at the University, he was drafted by the New York Yankees in the fourth round of the 1965 amateur draft. This was just the start of Mr. Bahnsen’s very successful baseball career. Mr. Bahnsen felt very privileged throughout the years of his baseball career. Because he was drafted and played in the major leagues at the age of 21, he knew he was given a huge opportunity to excel in the sport that he loved. He proved his skills when after his first year in the pros; he was named the 1968 American League Rookie of the Year. Mr. Bahnsen was glad that he got to play in both the American League and National League because he enjoyed visiting many different cities and playing in all

the different stadiums. He played on six different major league teams during his career. He was with the New York Yankees for four years, the Montreal Expos for four and a half years, the Chicago White Sox for three and a half years, the Athletics for two years, and the Angels and Phillies for the final years of his career. Throughout the eighteen years of Mr. Bahnsen’s baseball career, he had many highlights, including his only major league home run against the Braves, 21 wins in one season with the Chicago White Sox, and helping the Athletics win the division in 1975. The biggest thrill of his career was being able to play with his idols who he grew up watching: Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. When Council Bluffs was building a new sports complex, the city wanted to give it a name that had meaning behind it. Within the first few years of Mr. Bahnsen’s career, he had an entire sports complex named after him in his hometown. He felt that this was a huge and unexpected honor. Mr. Bahnsen tries to come back to Council Bluffs every year for Jennie Edmundson Hospital’s, “Spirit of Courage Weekend”. This is Jennie Edmundson’s largest fundraiser and the proceeds from this event go towards the Charitable Cancer Fund. This Fund is used to provide financial assistance to the Jennie Edmundson Cancer Center patients in their time of need. Mr. Stan Bahnsen is a proud son of Council Bluffs, and he still cares about his hometown community and the people in it. Kay Boortz Farrell (Class of 1956) Inducted 2011 Kay Boortz Farrell was born on December 12, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1956. As a high school student, Mrs. Farrell was president of the Omega Literary Society, attended Hawkeye Girls State, and was an alternate for Girls

Nation. She was also a member of the Junior Red Cross Council, Vice President of Y­Teens, (a YMCA program that promoted service and volunteer work) and participated in journalism, theater, and music. Mrs. Farrell received her associate degree in English at Monticello College in Illinois, and her bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina. At UNC, she was active in the Consolidated University Student Council, was chairman of the Women’s Residence Council, participated in the student government, and was recognized in the VALKYRIES, the School’s highest women’s honorary society. In 1960, Mrs. Farrell returned to the Midwest and worked for Mutual of Omaha as its production manager and advertising assistant. In 1964, she married her husband Bill and began work for her father’s company, Clark Drug, as the director of advertising and public relations. In 1966, she joined her husband as vice president in their company, Farrell Construction. While working there, Mrs. Farrell started two companies of her own: Oriental Merchant, Ltd., and Loon Limited. She also remained very active as a volunteer in the community, at the Junior League of Omaha, Omaha Symphony, and the Clarkson’s and Children’s Hospital guilds. In the early 1980s, Mrs. Farrell began working as the director of marketing and public relations at the Omaha Symphony. Later, she worked for the Omaha Safety Council as its Executive Director. Since 1988, she has been striving to make Omaha safer, and is now CEO of the Greater Omaha Chapter. Under her leadership, the Council has created numerous programs for reducing injuries, training people in health and traffic safety, and creating an overall safer atmosphere for people of all ages. The Greater Omaha Area was the fourth area in the United States named as a Safe Community by the World Health Organization and 113th in the world.

Mrs. Farrell resides in Omaha with her husband. She has three married children and two grandchildren. Although she has had to give up some of her volunteer time to focus more on her job, she continues to represent the Safety Council in various community organizations. Mr. Kay Farrell is a mission­oriented individual who lives to better her community and help those around her. Michael J. O’Bradovich (Class of 1974) Inducted 2011 Michael J. O’Bradovich graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1974. He received a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Creighton University in 1978, and his Juris doctorate from the Creighton School of Law. At the age of eighteen, Mr. O’Bradovich was elected as a member of the Council Bluffs Community School Board. At the time, he was the youngest member of any school board in the United States. He was elected President of the Board of Education and was featured along with fellow board member and Abraham Lincoln High School alumnus Michael Winchester in a “60 Minutes” Mike Wallace segment entitled, “The Kids from Council Bluffs.” During his service on the Board of Education, Mr. O’Bradovich helped decrease costs and increase community access by holding meetings at local elementary schools. For ten years, from 1993 to 2003, Mr. O’Bradovich served as the City Attorney for Carter Lake, Iowa, working to benefit the welfare of the city and its citizens. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska since 2003. Mr. O’Bradovich was a Founding Member of the Board of Directors for The Friends of the Carnegie Library in Council Bluffs. In 2004, he was awarded the “Friends of Community Alliance Award” for his assistance to

adults with mental illnesses. Mr. O’Bradovich helped to organize the Abraham Lincoln High School Fine Arts Reunion and established the Abraham Lincoln Fine Arts Scholarship. Mr. O’Bradovich is actively involved at the Benson Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Nebraska, and serves on the Presbytery of Missouri River valley Council. In 1980, Mr. O’Bradovich married Leslee Payne, Also an Abraham Lincoln graduate. They have two children; a daughter, Kira, and a son, Nicholas. Mr. O’Bradovich currently works in his private law practice serving clients in both Iowa and Nebraska. He continues to demonstrate his leadership and his desire to help the members of his community. Dr. Benton Kutler, D.D.S. (Class of 1938) Inducted 2011 Benton Kutler, D.D.S.., was born May 21, 1920 in Council Bluffs. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1938, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1942. Dr. Kutler served in the United States Army and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1945 from Creighton University. After his schooling, he was on active duty in the United States Navy as a Lt. JG and Lt. SG and served as a Navy dentist until 1954. He furthered his education by taking postgraduate classes from Harvard, Northwestern, New York University, and the University of Missouri. His expertise in the field of dentistry was recognized by invitations to speak at international conferences and his essays were featured in numerous prestigious journals. Dr. Kutler was a firm believer in giving back to the community and being civic­minded. He was involved with many community and professional

associations, including Boys Club of Omaha, Lion’s International, and United Way, Nebraska Foundation for Visually Handicapped, PTA, and the American Cancer Society. Dr. Kutler was instrumental in helping to found one of the first eye banks for corneal transplants. He helped to start the Hope Society, an organization that provides medical care for those unable to afford it. Involvement in the Jewish community was very important to Dr. Kutler. He served as the regional president of the National Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, the president of Beth El Synagogue Board of Trustees and Beth El Men’s Club, was a Sunday school teacher, and a member of many committees. Dr. Kutler learned to fly a plane and received his pilot’s license at age 55. He enjoyed spending time with his family, which included his wife Helen Dorothy (Lorkis), their children, Laura, Robert, David, Howard, and Bruce and grandchildren. Dr. Benton Kutler passed away on September 12, 2003. He left an enduring legacy of achievements in the dental field. Ann Kmezich Fatovich Class of 1941) Inducted 2010 Mrs. Ann Kmezich Fatovich graduated with Abraham Lincoln High School Class of 1941. She assisted World War II war efforts by working in the inspection department at the Glenn L. Martin Nebraska Defense Plant from 1941 to 1945. For two years she worked as an office and mailing department clerk for the Iowa Finance Company and American Novelties. From 1946 through 1949, Mrs. Fatovich was a receptionist and played semi­professional softball for the Walker Realty Company and women’s team in Des Moines, Iowa, aiding the team to a third place finish in the American Softball Association National Tournament in 1948. Mrs.

Fatovich played for the National Girls Baseball League and was known as a hard hitter, driving as many as 170 runs in three seasons. She was one of the greatest pitchers in women’s baseball, throwing 62 wins on the mound those three years. Her professional softball career peaked playing for Phoenix and Chicago when she participated in four National Professional Softball Championships and was recognized as one of the top three pitchers in the Nation. Mrs. Fatovich’s softball career ended in 1954 when she married her husband, Tom. After living in Chicago for thirty years, the couple returned to Council Bluffs in 1984. Mrs. Fatovich has received awards and honors, including induction into the Iowa Girls State Softball Hall of Fame in 1975, becoming the first female member of the Council Bluffs Lions Club in 1988, and the first female inducted into the B’NAI B’RITH Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. Mrs. Fatovich has always loved being involved in her community. At age 60, she opened a candy shop known as Ann’s Sweets and Treats. Mrs. Fatovich has been involved in church wherever she resided. She has supported two children every year to attend Camp Hettko­Hollow, a diabetic camp in Boone, Iowa. Mrs. Fatovich has enjoyed attending many events and activities at Abraham Lincoln High School and supports the students in her community. Lucy Beall Stoufer Graeme (Class of 1942) Inducted 2010 Lucy Graeme was born Lucy Stoufer in Council Bluffs on May 27, 1924. She attended Abraham Lincoln High School from 1939­1942, where she founded the Girls Pep Club. As a student, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Crimson and Blue, and the Thalian Literary Society.

Mrs. Graeme earned a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Iowa State College. General Electric Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut employed her from 1946 until 1949 when she returned to Council Bluffs. She married Richard Graeme in 1952 and the couple has two children. Mrs. Graeme is very active in the Council Bluffs community. She serves on the Boards of the Jennie Edmundson Hospital Foundation and the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation. She has also served on the Visiting Nurses Association Board of Directors, and was President for two terms. Mrs. Graeme served on the Iowa State Alumni Association Board of Directors with her husband Richard, and they have been instrumental community members in the preservation of the Historic General Dodge House as a museum. Mrs. Graeme enjoys traveling, and has been to 6 continents and more than 20 countries. She has been a member of the First Congregational Church for more than 50 years, where she sang in the choir and was a moderator. She is a Council Bluffs Public Library volunteer, and enjoys bowling and playing bridge. Ted M. Seldin (Class of 1924) Inducted 2010 Ted M. Seldin graduated from Abraham Lincoln in the Class of 1949. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics at the University of Iowa and attended the College of Law there, graduating in 1955. After finishing his schooling, Mr. Seldin joined the United State Air Force, earning the highest rank of Captain of the Judge Advocate General’s department. He was on active duty for two years, from 1955 to 1957, and remained in the Air Force reserves until 1968.

In 1957, he joined his family’s firm, the Seldin Company, of which he is now Chairman and CEO. Mr. Seldin has lived in Council Bluffs his entire life and has given back to the community considerably. He is involved in the Chamber of Commerce, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and United Way of the Midlands. The Ted and Sarah Family Fund has co­published Doorway to Freedom, a book on the Holocaust, in addition to making grants to charities. Mr. Seldin’s real estate firm has provided the sites for schools, churches, a fire station, the Millard­Omaha Public Library, and the YMCA. Ted Seldin has been described as a family man and a dedicated member of his synagogue. He is truly concerned with the well­being of the community and does what he can to give back. He lives his life by his well known motto, “Promises Made, Promises Kept.” General Frank Fort Everest (Class of 1924) Inducted 2010 Our men and women in uniform are true heroes in this world, and General Frank Fort Everest is no exception. He was born in Council Bluffs in 1904, and after attending Abraham Lincoln High School, he was a student at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in 1928 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery, and in 1934 he graduated from Air Corps Tactical School as a captain. From this point on, Frank Everest’s expertise and resume would just keep expanding. During World War II Everest served in Hawaii in the 18th Pursuit Group and at Lowry Field in Colorado as an instructor at the Air Corps Tech School. He was promoted to major during this time. He spent a year during the War in the Planning divisions of both Army Air Corps and the War Department’s general staff. He moved from major to lieutenant

colonel to colonel. At the end of the War, Everest served successively as liaison officer to the Aircraft Commander, South Pacific, Commanding Officer of the 11th Heavy Bomb Group at New Hebrides Islands and Guadalcanal, and Army Air Officer on the staff of the Commander of the South Pacific Theater. For combat service, he earned a number of awards, including the Silver Star for a courageous key mission from Guadalcanal against the Japanese. After the War, Colonel Everest was reassigned to Air Corps headquarters and served many different roles over the next three years. He assumed command of the Yukon Sector, Alaskan Air Command, and remarried there until he was named Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations at Air Force Headquarters in Washington. He was promoted to major general in April of 1948 and later was named senior Air Force member of the Military Liaison Committee to the Atomic Energy Commission. General Everest became commanding general of the Fifth Air Force, Far East Forces, in Korea in May, 1951. Through his efforts, the Fifth Air Force became a powerful fighting machine that was able to maintain air superiority over the enemy. Everest became a lieutenant general in December, 1951. The following year he was appointed Deputy Commander of the Tactical Air Command at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. He was named Director of the Joint Staff in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and in 1954, he was designated Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Air Force headquarters. He held this post until 1957, when he was appointed Commander­in Chief of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and promoted to full general. General Everest returned to the United States in 1959 and was assigned duty as Commander of Tactical Air Command at Langley Air Force Base. He retired in 1961, and passed away in October 1983 at the age of 79.

He is buried in Council Bluffs. The General was awarded some of the highest awards in the Army including the Distinguished Service Medal, The Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, and Distinguished Flying Cross, and the World War II Victory Medal. General Everest is Council Bluffs’ only Four Star General.

Francis E. Clark (Class of 1967) Inducted 2009 Francis E. Clark was a member of the Council Bluffs Community School district from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Mr. Clark remembers sitting in the Woodrow Wilson study hall when the principal announced the assassination of President Kennedy. Mr. Clark graduated with the Class of 1967. After leaving Abraham Lincoln High School he went on to Creighton University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. While attending Creighton University, Mr. Clark was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi National Honors accounting fraternity. Throughout the years Mr. Clark worked for Arthur Andersen & Co., James Herbert CPA and Dutton Associates PC. In 1991, Mr. Clark partnered with Ron E. Dickinson to form Dickinson and Clark CPA’s, PC where he has been practicing as a Certified Public Accountant for 37 years. He is an active member of the American Institute of CPA’s, the Iowa Society of CPA’s, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysis. The list of community activities Mr. Clark has participated in is outstanding; he currently serves on the boards of Wings of Hope Cancer Support and Inter­Faith Response Inc. Mr. Clark also serves as the Area 2 chair for the employers’ support of Guards and Reserves, a non­profit

organization within the United States Department of Defense, downtown Kiwanis Club, St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus, and United Way of the Midlands are a few other committees and clubs Mr. Clark serves on. Mr. Clark has previously served on the boards of Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce, Council Bluffs Community Schools, and Loess Hill Area Education Agency 13 and The Council Bluffs Senior Center. Mr. Clark Has not only been a life long resident of Council Bluffs but works everyday to make the community a better place. Francis E. Clark is the definition of a mentor; he has a strong work ethic, an amazing sense of humor, and high moral standards. John P. Nelson (Class of 1958) Inducted 2009 John P. Nelson graduated from Abraham Lincoln with the Class of 1958. After his high school graduation, he attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, graduating in 1962. Nelson then proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the supply corps for three years. He returned to Iowa in 1965 and joined his Family’s company, Nelson Insurance Agency. The agency has since grown into what is now known as Silverstone Group, of which Mr. Nelson is both Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Silverstone has the status of being Omaha’s largest independent insurance agency, and is also ranked in the top 100 insurance brokers in the U.S. Along with his success in business, Mr. Nelson has also served his community in many ways. He has served on many non­profit boards, such as the Ak­Sar­Ben Board of Directors, Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation, and the Joslyn Art Museum, just to name a few. Mr. Nelson also puts much time and effort into assisting educational and

health­oriented boards. Throughout his life, Mr. Nelson has received many civic and professional honors, including Outstanding Humanitarian Award from the Sertoma Club, People of the Year award from Goodwill Industries, and the Children’s Square Jason award. He was also nominated Citizen of the Year by both the United Way of the Midlands and Boys Scouts of America. All of Mr. Nelson’s achievements and successes are due to his endless efforts at work and within the community. Tracy L. Vallier (Class of 1954) Inducted 2009 Tracy L. Vallier attended Abraham Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1954. About one month after his graduation, Tracy joined the U.S. Navy for four years to gain financial assistance for college. After his discharge from the Navy, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Iowa State in 1962 and a Ph.D. in geology from Oregon State in 1967. He taught geology and oceanography at Indiana State University for six years, where he received a Teacher of the Year award in 1971. Dr. Vallier joined the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in 1972 as a research marine geologist and was later hired by the U.S. geological survey as a marine geologist in 1975. In these positions, he served as a scientist on numerous research cruises where he collected and interpreted data from below the seafloor testing tectonic theory. He is an expert on the geology and geophysics of volcanic arcs, mainly the Aleutians, the Marianas, and Tonga. Partly because of his expertise in volcanic arcs and plate tectonic theory, Dr. Vallier is currently studying the potential for earthquake­producing

tsunamis along the Aleutian volcanic arc. In 1994, Tracy received the Department of Interior’s Meritorious Service award because of his knowledge of plate tectonic theory. Dr. Vallier is also a land­based geologist and has logged over fourteen hundred days studying the Hells Canyon Region of Oregon and Idaho over the past forty­five years. During his time in Hells Canyon, he’s climbed nearly every slope, spent almost a year living in tents, and has traveled by horseback, boat, and hiking. Not only has Dr. Vallier done great geological studies afar, but he also has spent one term as a distinguished professor at both Whitman College and University of Oregon. Vallier is also currently on staff at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories where he maps the ocean floors of California and Alaska in support of Fisheries’ studies. In his spare time Tracy writes fictional novels, one of which was published in 2008, another that is currently being printed, and three more in the works. He has been involved in his community in Little League baseball, Boy Scouts, and the PTA. Tracy Vallier has accomplished a great amount during his life through hard work and determination. He is truly passionate about the earth’s history, its resources and its future as energy resources diminish and global climates change. Because of his accomplishments and his dedication to the earth, Dr. Vallier has shown that he is an outstanding choice to be recognized as one of this year’s Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame inductees. Robert “Bob” Pyles (Class of 1947) Inducted 2009 Robert “Bob” Pyles graduated from Abraham Lincoln with the Class of 1947. During high school Mr. Pyles took photographs for the yearbook. His big start came in his senior year when he took pictures at the Military

ball. From there his interest and career in Photography grew. After high school Mr. Pyles went on to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder and then transferred to the University of Omaha where he graduated with a degree in Engineering. Although he enjoyed engineering, photography the need for family beckoned him. Mr. Pyles married Sandra on a Saturday. The following Monday he had a photography job and he asked Mrs. Pyles to accompany him. From that day forward they worked together in a career that lasted for about 50 years. The studio was always in their home. Mr. Pyles felt that his family was the most important part of his life and that his work should not separate him from them. In the community most people knew Mr. Pyles as the man behind the Mickey Mouse tie. According to his family it was his trademark, his signature look. One thing that he was known for was going to Bayliss Park and taking family pictures Sunday mornings. That same day he would return to the park and sell the pictures to families he had photographed. He also provided a similar service for women who had just given birth. Mr. Pyle’s favorite saying was “privileges and responsibilities go hand in hand.” That meant that before he or his children could play they had to finish their work. Mr. Pyles worked hard and played hard. The water was his passion; he was an avid boatman who liked to water­ski and fish in good weather. Then when it was cold he liked to snow ski, snow mobile and go to Florida. After 10 years of memories the man behind the Mickey Mouse tie still remains in the lives of many. His business community contributions, overall kindness and generosity live on in the ones he touched.

Stanley H. Grote (Class of 1948) Inducted 2008 Stanley H. Grote graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. After graduating, he attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa where he received a Bachelor of Science degree even after his two years of active duty during the Korean War. He also attended the Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and there he graduated in 1974 and retired as a Colonel. Mr. Grote worked as an Officer Commandant at the USAR School in Omaha from 1952 until 1988. He also was the President of Younkerman Seed Company in Council Bluffs from 1955 to 1988. In 1988, he became a City Councilman of Council Bluffs until 1992 when he served on the Board of Supervisors of Pottawattamie County before retiring in 2000. Mr. Grote’s community involvement seems to have made an everlasting impact on Council Bluffs and its surrounding area. His efforts in some job related as well as voluntary activities have made Council Bluffs grow substantially over the past thirty years. He spent most of his time here participating in the Council Bluffs City Planning Commission, Business Association, Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club. He also held many high positions such as President of the Iowa Seed Association and a member on the Advisory Board to the Dean of the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University. He also participated in efforts of the Job Training Partnership Act that works with the unemployed and under employed persons in southwest Iowa. He also was a member of the United Way Round Table and the United Way of the Midlands Board of Directors. He was a Board Member of the Pottawattamie Community Health Center, which made health care affordable to persons who found health care difficult to obtain, as well as the Chairman of the Pottawattamie County Empowerment Board, which had a million dollar budget to help children be better prepared to enter kindergarten.

Mr. Grote currently serves on the United Way Board of Directors, the Children’s Square of the USA Board, the Council Bluffs Community Health Center Board, and the Empowerment Board. We honor Stanley H. Grote for his tremendous support and continuing efforts to shape Council Bluffs. Frank M. Lane (Class of 1937) Inducted 2008 Frank M. Lane graduated in 1937 and then attended the University of Missouri. He later worked for the Daily Nonpareil in Council Bluffs as a reporter. However, when his country called, Mr. Lane joined the Army Air Corps and served in WWII. While in the military, Mr. Lane served in India where he published a newspaper called Super Fort, the publication of the 20th B­29 Bomber Command. When the command transferred to Okinawa, Super Fort transferred along with it and became the official publication of the 8th Air Force. Mr. Lane returned to the Nonpareil after he fulfilled his call to duty. In his 47 year career at the Nonpareil, Mr. Lane started as a police reporter, then became a City Editor, and ended his career as the Managing Editor until he retired in 1984. Mr. Lane co­founded the City Editors Association, which met at the University of Iowa, and served as its president. He also spent time traveling to national meetings and seminars, including one for nationwide City Editors at Columbia University in New York City. Because of his work at the Nonpareil and commitment to journalism, the Communications Department of the University of Nebraska at Omaha honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism in 1984. The newspaper business, however, was only one part of Mr. Lane’s life. After his retirement from the Nonpareil, Mr. Lane wanted something to “keep him busy,” so he went into real estate. He attended the Graduate Realtors Institute and graduated as a Certified Residential Specialist. His

real estate career lasted 10 years. Although both of Mr. Lane’s careers, in themselves, gave to the community in different ways, he also gave his time to better the community. Mr. Lane co­founded Operation Pride and founded the Vandalism Prevention Committee. He also backed numerous community projects and led Nonpareil campaigns to pave streets in Council Bluffs. Mr. Lane’s contributions to the community of Council Bluffs and the United States truly embody the goal of NHS and the meaning of the Hall of Fame. Patty Nogg (Class of 1971) Inducted 2008 Patty Nogg grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1971. After high school, Patty went on to study education at Arizona State University. She graduated in 1975 and moved back to Omaha where she married Steve Nogg. Patty spent the first two years after college as a first grade teacher at Hoover Elementary School. After giving birth to twins, Jeff and Brian, she decided to stay home for the next sixteen years. Three years following the birth of the twins, Patty had a daughter named Annie. In 1993, Patty began teaching preschool at the Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center at the Jewish Community Center. She worked with 2 and 3 year olds and served as a Judaic specialist and the music teacher. Patty helped enhance the music program and gave the children a better understanding of the Jewish religion. Patty was involved at the Omaha Community Playhouse. She performed in many musical productions and volunteered in numerous ways. She was Chairman of the annual Membership Drive, a Box Office volunteer, a

Board member of Act 11 (a volunteer support system), and a Board member of Stage Door (backstage support organization for the Playhouse). Patty also served as a board member of Omaha Children’s Museum, the Jewish Community Center, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Rose Blumkin Home, and the Beth El Synagogue. Patty is known as the role model for community service. She has started several funds with the Jewish Federation of Omaha including the Richard Pete Lee Memorial Fund, the Betty A. Studna and Seymour T. Lee Endowment, and the Ernie and Adalynn Nogg Memorial Fund. These funds support mental health services for Jewish Family Services, programs honoring grandparents, and special programming activities at the Jewish Community Center for Jewish youth. In 2007, Patty received two honorable awards including the Eileen S. Erman Educator of the Year Award for outstanding contributions in the field of Early Childhood Education and the President’s Award, an honor given to a non­board member for exceptional Young Families Sabbaton Retreat Facilitator. Patty stated, “The most important things in my life are my family and my community.” As you can see, Patty is an inspiration to others all over the community. She is appreciated for the great amount of time and effort put forth in making her community a better place. Raymond E. Pogge (Class of 1939) Inducted 2008 Raymond E. Pogge graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1939. As a Lynx, Pogge participated in the high school band where he played the trumpet. After graduation, Ray Pogge joined the United States Navy and attended Dartmouth; he completed his training and served as a naval officer in World War II. After the war, he left active duty and attended the University of Creighton Law School from 1947 to 1950. After his college graduation, Ray joined the law firm in Council Bluffs with his

partner Roy Smith. However, as the Korean War approached, Raymond Pogge felt it was his duty to fight and rejoined the Navy on active duty. Afterwards, he returned to his life as a lawyer at Smith and Pogge until his death in 1991. As an attorney in Council Bluffs, Pogge served on the Council Bluffs City Council and was elected as the mayor in 1975. While mayor, he brought an optimistic approach to the City. While Pogge was both a hard worker and a proud veteran, he was also a caring man who volunteered his entire life. He served as the Iowa District Governor of the Iowa chapter of Sertoma, a men’s organization that promoted fellowship and civic projects. He also served on his church’s Parish Council and on the Diocesan Board of Education. For his community activities, Raymond Pogge received the Sertoma Man of the Year the same year he passed away. Pogge married his lovely wife Mary Kathryn “Kay” Pogge on August 7th, 1948. Together, they had six children: Jean Pogge, Ron Pogge, Jack Pogge, Joe Pogge, Patty Pogge Parker, and Anne Pogge Mercer. Raymond E. Pogge passed away in Council Bluffs on August 25th, 1991. Ray will always be remembered as a hardworking man dedicated to his community, his country, and his family. Dr. Bruce M. (Class of 1949) Inducted 2007 Bruce M. Graybill graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. After graduating, he went to Graceland college in Lamoni, Iowa. He then went to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Following ISU, he went to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated with a

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. After working three years with Rohm and Haas Chemical as a Research Chemist, he made his way back to Graceland College. Dr. Graybill arrived at Graceland College during its transition from a two­year to a four­year school. He later helped initiate the baccalaureate degree in chemistry. In his 33 years of serving as a chemistry professor, he became the acting dean of faculty in 1974­75 and 1977­78 and served as the science and math division chairperson for 22 years. Dr. Graybill is known to have given his students supportive guidance while earning their deepest respect. He has received the Excellence in Teaching award in 1980 and was named ‘Distinguished Professor’ in 1975, one of only two in Graceland history. Due to the great respect he gained from his students, colleagues, and faculty, “Gunsolley Annex”, a building at Graceland, was renamed Graybill Hall in honor of him at an assembly following his retirement in 1994. Dr. Graybill has made an enormous influence on Graceland College and his former students, but he has also made quite an impact in his home and community. He has been active in his church as a lay minister for a good part of his adult life. He also helped construct an Iowa Highway Welcome Center on the edge of his town. We honor Bruce Graybill for his scholarly achievements and the inspiration he passed on to students. Dr. Daniel S. Longnecker (Class of 1949) Inducted 2007 Daniel S. Longnecker was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but lived in Council Bluffs, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1949. After graduation, Daniel went to Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, a college he chose because of its academic reputation.

During his time at Wheaton, Daniel attended summer school at the University of Iowa. After 3 years at Wheaton, Daniel transferred to the University of Iowa where he finished his undergraduate degree and attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He went through the program with aspirations of teaching. In his last year, Daniel was told by his dean to “find some topic that was of interest to him and then to try and learn more about it than anyone else.” Inspired by his dean’s suggestion, Daniel chose Pathology with a specialization in pancreatic diseases. In his time at the University of Iowa, Daniel received his A.B. in 1954, an M.D. in 1956, and an M.S. in 1962. He earned his physician’s license in 1957, in the state of Iowa and was board certified as a Pathologist in 1962. He has also been certified as a physician in Missouri and New Hampshire. Following his career path, Daniel Longnecker became a teacher. He was at the University of Iowa from 1961 to 1969. During this time, he held positions including: Associate in Pathology, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor of Pathology. He was also part of the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh during this time. Daniel went on to St. Louis University School of Medicine for 4 years as an Associate Professor of Pathology. In 1972, Daniel moved with his family to Hanover, New Hampshire. He became a Professor of Pathology at Dartmouth Medical School, where he continues to work today as a Professor Emeritus. During his career, Daniel has been able to take part in many research studies. Daniel has been published in more than 250 journal articles, chapters, and reviews. He has also been recognized and has served on many boards and committees for his work in pathology and pancreatic research. In 1987, he served as president of the American Pancreatic

Association, an organization that he still works with today. Daniel Longnecker now lives in New Hampshire with this wife Louise. Together they have four children and eight grandchildren. He enjoys doing many outside activities such as hiking and kayaking in the mountains, and still finds time for his teachings at Dartmouth. Joshua P. Turek (Class of 1997) Inducted 2007 After graduating from Abraham Lincoln in 1997, Josh went to Southwest Minnesota State University. He majored in History and Political Science. It was one of Josh’s extra­curricular activities that got him noticed. As a child, Josh taught his brothers, sisters and friends how to play wheelchair basketball so he could practice the game. At Southwest, he was able to play collegiate level wheelchair basketball. Southwest Minnesota State University was the first university to have a wheelchair basketball team. He played basketball there for 5 years. He received several accolades during his time at the university including leading scorer with 4,207 points and the highest number of points per game, 63. He was also a Roosevelt Cup Representative in 2002. He was awarded the Southwest Minnesota State University Male Athlete of the Year in 2002. He was the first wheelchair athlete to receive the award in history. He received this award over many competitors in other sports, including football. After his time at Southwest Minnesota State University, he moved on to play professionally for the Tabu Cantu Wheelchair Basketball Team in Milan, Italy. He was a top scorer for Italy and a Euro­cup qualifier. He played for Italy for two years before moving to play with the Fundosa Eleven team in Madrid, Spain.

During his time with Madrid, he has already received numerous honors. He was named Most Valuable Player at the Eruo­cup in 2004 and was a Team USA Paralympics team member in Athens, Greece. He was again named Euro­cup Most Valuable Player in 2005 in Turkey and was also the top scorer. He was also named King’s Cup Most Valuable Player in 2006 and was a top scorer in the Euro­cup qualifying rounds in the same year. From 1997­2004, Josh assisted with the Omaha/Council Bluffs Wheelchair Camp and has volunteered his services to a similar organization in Madrid. Joshua and his family have cooperatively created the Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at Iowa Western to give area youth a chance to learn the game. His contributions and talent continue to grow day by day. We honor Abraham Lincoln graduate Joshua Turek in an outstanding and challenging sports career. Jerry W. Hansen (Class of 1950) Inducted 2007 Jerry Hansen was born in Council Bluffs in 1932 and graduated from Abraham Lincoln in the Class of 1950. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, after serving for 4 years, he attended Omaha University in 1957 and began working as an intern at KMTV, where he served as a writer, producer, and reporter until 1963. Between 1960 and 1972, Jerry traveled to North Africa to film a TV documentary, worked for the Omaha World Herald, and won two EMMY awards for his efforts with WNBQ­TV in Chicago and KNBC in Burbank, California. Jerry served in various positions for NBC during the 80s and 90s. In 1991­1992, he became a Field Producer during the Persian Gulf War and was based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Along with his professional success, Jerry also contributed to his community and made humanitarian efforts. After the Vietnam War,

Jerry sponsored a Vietnamese family who immigrated to California. They lived with him while he assisted them in the process of settling down in America. Jerry passed away in 2000, and friends and colleagues came from all around the world to join his family in honoring this successful and talented man. Dr. Robert C. Fifer (Class of 1970) Inducted 2006 Robert Fifer graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1970 and then received a degree in Speech Language Pathology with minors in deaf education and military science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and continued his education at Central Michigan University where he earned a Masters in Audiology. Dr. Fifer entered into active duty at the Clark Air force Base hospital in the Philippines. He then transferred to the Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center serving as a staff audiologist and later as the assistant chief. He earned a PhD in Audiology and Bioacoustics from Baylor College of Medicine during that time. He returned to the Medical Center as Chief of Audiology. Dr. Fifer became the Director of Audiology at the Carle Clinic in Urbana, Illinois and also a visiting professor at the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Illinois. He has served as the Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He has also served as the Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Screening Team at the Mailman Center for Child Development at the University. Today, Dr. Fifer has numerous roles at the University of Miami including: the Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the director of the division of Audiology and Speech­Language Pathology. He also is

an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Catholic University of Argentina School of Medicine. Dr. Fifer is the President of the Florida Association of Speech­Language Pathology and Audiology and an advisor to the Florida Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Fifer remains a consultant for the Florida Medicaid Program. He also takes on the role as a husband and father. Robert Fifer’s willingness to teach others, service those in need, and support his family makes him a worthy Abraham Lincoln Hall of Fame recipient. Jan Schneider Lund (Class of 1966) Inducted 2006 Jan Lund was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After graduating from ALHS in 1966, she received her BA in French from the University of Iowa with a minor in creative writing. She’s a published poet and has also written free­lance articles for The World Herald, The Jewish Press and Spectacle Magazine. She received the Degré Supérieur in French Language and Civilization from the University of Paris (the Sorbonne) where she also specialized in art history. She received her MA at UNO in foreign language education. Jan began her teaching career in 1974 at Brownell­Talbot school where she taught French and English. She resumed her teaching career in 1980 at Ralston High School, where she taught French and coached Academic Decathlon until 2001. She led 21 student trips to France and French Canada, exposing hundreds of Ralston High students and others to these cultures. Jan also taught the UNO’s evening conversational French class for several years; and she now teaches the Special methods of Foreign

Language Education for UNO’s College of Education. Jan is currently serving as Adjunct Assistant Professor of French at Creighton University in Omaha. She is past president of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French and the Omaha chapter of the Alliance Francaise. In 1976, she was recognized as Brownell Talbot Teacher of the Year. In 1984, she was named Nebraska’s Outstanding Foreign Language Teacher. In 1995 and again in 2000, Jan was one of five finalists for Nebraska Teacher of the Year. In 1996, she was named Nebraska’s Outstanding French Teacher and Ralston District Secondary Teacher of the Year. Four times, she’s been named a “Star” teacher by the Nebraska Department of Education’s Foreign Language division. On March 24, 2000, the Cultural Attaché from the French Embassy came to Omaha to confer upon Jan, France’s highest award to educators, the honorary title of “Knight of the Order of the French Academic Palmes” (Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques), an honor begun in 1808 by Napoleon to recognize teaching and the promotion of the French language and culture. A past member of Omaha Junior League, Jan’s volunteer activities include serving for 10 years on the Board of the Omaha Academy of Ballet; the music and dance committees of the Jewish Community Center; she headed up the Historic Preservation subcommittee of the Junior League and was birthday party lady at the Omaha Children’s Museum. Presently, Jan serves on the Board of Directors of the Cathedral Arts Project, the Ralston Community Theater, the Anti­Defamation League of B’Nai Brith in Omaha, and the Board of Directors of the Alliance Francaise, groupe d’ Omaha. An active member of Joslyn Art Museum, she has done educational training for docents and served on the planning committee for educational components of several exhibitions having to do both with French and American art. Jan and her husband Blake Lund sing with the Voices of Omaha’s annual

presentation of Handel’s Messiah, and they both continue to be involved with many of the arts organizations in and around Omaha. They have one son, Alexander. Judy Ann Miller (Class of 1956) Inducted 2006 Judy Ann Miller, elected into the Abraham Lincoln High School Hall of Fame, has been a member of the Council Bluffs Community her entire life. Mrs. Miller graduated from Abraham Lincoln in 1956 and has been an active member of the community. She has been the Pottawattamie County Treasurer for 32 years. She served the Iowa State Association of Counties and served as President of the National Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers. In addition to her professional career, Judy is highly involved in community activities. She served on the board of Visiting Nurses, volunteered at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, belonged to Kiwanis and is a member of Altrusa. She is an active member of the First Nazarene Church. Judy and her husband, Bruce, have raised three children who also graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. One passed away shortly after graduation and they have had an on­going scholarship in his name. Seth T. Hills (Class of 1939) Inducted 2006 Seth T. Hills, Class of 1939, attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and also Iowa State University, then did post graduate work at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He also attended special courses in England following his post graduate schooling. He began his working career in public relations, then entered business where he became the office manager of Crocker Claims Service in Council Bluffs.

He then entered the Council Bluffs school system, spending most of his time in the English department at A.L., which he headed until his passing in 1975. Along with his involvement in the school, Seth contributed to the community as well. A dedicated organist, he played in many former students’ weddings, was requested to play in many funerals, and did extensive work in music in several Council Bluffs churches. Seth also spent many hours calling on elderly persons and those in need of special attention. Of his own accord, he tutored students needing assistance for college entrance. Of his many awards and honors, his family feels the honor that would have meant the most to him was the dedication of the A.L. yearbook in memoriam to him in the year of his passing.

Dr. Theresa Barron­McKeagney (Class of 1977) Inducted 2005 Dr. Theresa Barron­McKeagney graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1977. However, her educational journey did not end there. She began her continued education at Iowa Western Community College. Since then, she has received degrees from several schools. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at the University of Iowa, her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and her Ph.D from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in Community and Human Resources. Dr. McKeagney is currently the Director of the School of Social Work at UNO and in 2000 she won the campus­wide Excellence in Teaching award at UNO. In 2001 she was selected as a Presidential Fellow and went to Bryn Mawr for the Summer Institute for Women in Higher

Education. She has published a variety of writings including her book, “Diciendo Nuestros Cuentos: Las Vidas de Mujures Latinas” (Telling Our Stories: The Lives of Latina Women). Over the years, Dr. McKeagney has shown great perseverance in accomplishing her goals regardless of the difficulties encountered along the way. She is the project coordinator of the “Aguante Project,” which means “perseverance” in Spanish. Dr. McKeagney has served the community in a variety of ways and achieved numerous awards for her perseverance and dedication. She truly represents our community well and continues to serve others with her many talents.

Dan Kaercher (Class of 1967) Inducted 2005

Dan Kaercher began his pursuit towards a journalism career soon after his graduation from Abraham Lincoln in 1967. Kaercher enrolled into the University of Nebraska at Omaha to obtain his Bachelor of Arts Degree for Journalism. During his sophomore year, Kaercher made his first move into local news with his writing and photography for the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil. Kaercher received the Outstanding Journalism Student Award for his efforts at the University of Nebraska at Omaha upon his graduation in 1971. Following college, Kaercher’s impressive life in journalism began to take shape as he joined the Meredith Corporation, a business responsible for the creation of numerous magazines, books, and television broadcasts. He became the Senior Copywriter in the Advertising Promotion Department for Better Homes and Gardens in 1972. Later, he was named the Employee Publications Editor in the Public Relations

Department. Kaercher soon became involved with the Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications with his Remodeling Ideas Editor position. After some time, the company promoted Kaercher to Health and Education Editor. When the idea of launching a new magazine called Wood came into play, Kaercher took a job as the Managing Editor. He left his position when, in 1986, the Meredith Corporation launched its new Midwest Living magazine. The corporation named him the Founding Editor and Editor­in­Chief. Midwest Living soon became one of the largest lifestyle and travel publications with over 3.4 million readers. Under his direction as Editor­in­Chief, the publication has received countless awards and honors. To this day, Kaercher holds his important position on the magazine. Although Kaercher keeps busy with his work, he finds time to be a devoted member to his family, church and community. He has been President for numerous religious­ and public school­related organizations. Since his graduation from Abraham Lincoln, Kaercher has acquired a remarkable list of noteworthy career positions without ever forgetting his roots. This solidifies the reasoning why Dan Kaercher is a member of the Abraham Lincoln Hall of Fame.

Randall W. Spetman (Class of 1971) Inducted 2005 Randall W. Spetman graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, class of 1971, having received three varsity letters in football and swimming. After graduation, he attended the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil

Engineering, as well as three letters in football and was team co­captain his senior year. Following graduation, he attended pilot training earning his pilot wings. Spetman’s military career has taken him around the world in a variety of positions. A command pilot with more than 3,000 hours of flight time, Spetman’s range of positions have taken him from Assistant Football coach to an Instructor Pilot, and from the Chief of Bomber planning in Desert Shield and Desert Storm to serving as Chief, Command and Control Division at the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. He holds a Masters Degree in Management and Supervision and a second Masters in National Security Management. He retired from the Air Force in April of 2004 in the grade of Colonel after 28 ½ years of active duty. His last 8 ½ years were spent as the Director of Athletics at the Air Force Academy and he is currently in the same position at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Colonel Spetman and his wife Becky have two grown children, Brian and Kim. Dr. Hollie Bethel (Class of 1930) Inducted 2005 Hollie Bethel graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1930. After graduation, she enrolled in Elementary Education at Creighton University. Upon graduating from Creighton, Hollie attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha for her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Then in 1957, she received her Doctorate Degree from the University of Colorado. Dr. Bethel began her career in a small rural area in Iowa as an elementary school teacher. After nine years, she moved to work in the Council Bluffs Community School District for two years. She worked as a traveling educational consultant for Row, Peterson and Company Publishing House.

She returned to Council Bluffs to work as an elementary school principal for five years. In 1951, Dr. Bethel began teaching Methods courses in Elementary Education, educational administration and supervising student teachers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 1955, she became a Chairperson of the Elementary Education Department, one of the first women to hold a chair in the country. Dr. Bethel had high expectations of her students, always pushing them to achieve. She always focused on encouraging everyone to be the best that they could be. Focusing on the education of her students made her a legend at the University of Nebraska at Omaha when she retired in 1975. Then on August 2, 1998, Dr. Bethel passed away. She will always be remembered fondly by those who had the honor of knowing her. Norman H. Filbert, Jr. (Class of 1943) Inducted 2004 Norman Filbert, Jr., graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in the class of 1943. Following graduation, Filbert attended Iowa State University, but soon after left to enlist in the army. Fighting with the 104th Timberwolf Infantry Division during World War II, Filbert was a member of a five­man patrol, which was among the first American troops to contact the Russians at the Elbe River. During his time in the army, Filbert was a Communications Sergeant and received three Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Combat Infantry Badge. After World War II ended, Norman returned to Iowa State to earn his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Shortly after, he moved to New York for one year as a chemical company salesman until he was transferred to Chicago. There, Filbert met his late wife, Louise, in a play they were both acting in.

Six months later they were married. After his brother asked him to move back to Council Bluffs, Norman made his final move and settled in his home town. The Filberts have two daughters, Linda and Kristen, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. While working with his brother at the Town Crier Advertising Agency, Filbert once again became very active in the theater community in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Filbert, along with his wife and a few others, founded the Chanticleer Theater in Council Bluffs. Along with this major accomplishment, the Filberts were co­founders of the Upstairs Dinner Theater and received numerous awards such as the Mercy Foundation Award, the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award, and Outstanding Young Couple from C.B. Chamber of Commerce Award, as well as numerous acting and directing awards from Regional Theatre Arts Guild. Norman is known as an accomplished actor, highly recognized and respected director of stage productions, and an author of a few plays. He also finds time to write for a weekly theatrical review news column in the Nonpareil and has done this off and on for over 30 years. Filbert is quoted as a “theatrical genius” and “one of the best directors anywhere.” He plays a large part in expanding community activities and has brought more than 250 plays and musicals to the city over the past fifty years. His life and accomplishments perfectly describe a well­rounded and accredited person. Dr. Dennis A. Joslin (Class of 1971) Inducted 2004 Dr. Dennis A. Joslin graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1971. He then attended the University of Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). He earned his MSN degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Nursing Curriculum Development and later received his Ph.D. in Educational Administration

from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. In 1996, he earned a Certificate from the Collegiate Leadership Institute at Harvard University. In 1975, Dr. Joslin began his career at Clarkson Hospital working as a critical care staff nurse. From 1976 to 1982, he worked at Methodist School of Nursing as a critical care faculty member and then the Director of Curriculum. Dr. Joslin then began work at Nebraska Methodist College starting as the Assistant Dean of College and eventually progressing to the Dean of Academic Affairs in 1989, the Vice­President of Academic Affairs in 1994, the Executive Vice­President in 2000, and the President in 2002. Dr. Joslin has been director and administrator for many programs, and he has been responsible for accreditation of many programs at Nebraska Methodist College. Alongside his administrative duties, he has also had many teaching and consultative responsibilities; he has consulted in Africa, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Besides being a professional leader, Dr. Joslin is also a community leader, active in the Wellness Council of the Midlands, Rotary, and youth soccer coaching. In addition, he serves the Higher Learning Commission as consultant for institutional accreditation. Dr. Dennis Joslin, his wife, Susan, and their two daughters and son currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Michael L. Knotek (Class of 1962) Inducted 2004 Dr. Michael L. Knotek, Class of 1962, is currently working as a consultant on science to numerous national laboratories, the Department of Energy science programs, and other science interests. Dr. Knotek was born November 23, 1943, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Iowa State University in 1966. In 1972, he received his doctorate in

physics from the University of California at Riverside. He was a Visiting Scholar at the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge in England and also participated in the Quantum Theory Project at the University of Florida. In 1998­1999 he was Senior Advisor for Science and Technology to the Secretary of Energy overseeing the DOE National Laboratory System and the Department’s $7.2B R&D budget. He received the U.S. Department of Energy Award for Sustained Outstanding Research in Solid­State Physics in 1984. The following year he received the U.S. Department of Energy Award for Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment in Metallurgy and Ceramics. In addition, he won the U.S. Department of Energy Distinguished Associate Award in 1993 and 1996 for work in developing major national research facilities and programs. The U.S. Department of Energy also gave him the Office of Biological and Environmental Research Achievement Award in 1997 for development of environmental programs and research facilities. He was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 1987 and his latest honor is his election to the Rank of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2004. That award honors him for “exemplary service in design, management, and guidance of major Department of Energy facilities and scientific programs.” Dr. Knotek has authored and co­authored more than 110 articles and papers that have been published in books, documents and scientific journals. Dr. Knotek and his wife, Karen S. Knotek, have raised their three children, Evan, Lisa and Heather. Michael resides in Tucson, Arizona, and now has three grandchildren that keep him busy. Robert L. Capel (Class of 1940) Inducted 2004 Robert L. Capel graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1940. After graduation he accepted a football scholarship to the University of Iowa. In 1941 he was called to active duty in the military. Most of his four

year World War II experience was as a member of the Army Air Force stationed in the Pacific. Upon returning home he earned his bachelor’s and later master’s degree of science in education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He taught and coached at Thomas Jefferson High School for many years before becoming principal at Wilson Junior High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, and Edison Elementary School. The Soldiers Medal, Teacher of the Year in 1954, Metro League Coach of the Year in 1957, Sertoma Service to Mankind Award in 1985, and Mercy Hospital’s Heritage Award in 1994 were some of the awards that Robert earned in his lifetime. Robert was very active in his community. He was a member of the School Board, president of the Y.M.C.A. Board, Parks and Recreation Commission chairman, member of the Lion’s Club, and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs also serving as a member of the Church Council. On March 7, 1995, Robert died from a combination of cancer and heart problems. In 1999, his only son, Robert II, died. Robert is survived by his wife, Karen, and his two daughters, Kim and Kristin. He will always be remembered fondly.

Dr. Alan R. Fisher (Class of 1970) Inducted 2003 Dr. Alan R. Fisher graduated from A.L.H.S. in 1970. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

He served in the American Medical Association, the Iowa Medical Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Board of Family Practice. He was treasurer for the Pottawattamie­Mills County

Medical Society and a previous board member and district representative for the Iowa Academy of Family Practice. From 1981 – 1988, Dr. Fisher worked at Midlands Family Medicine in Council Bluffs. From 1988 – 1993, he was a staff physician at Mercy Hospital emergency room, and from 1994 to the present he has been working as a family physician at Midlands Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Fisher was licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska since 1979. He was an instructor for basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and trauma life support. His honors include: Phi Beta Kappa (Iowa chapter), Chief Resident at Lincoln Family Medicine program in 1981, and a Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians in 1985. Dr. Fisher served as Quality Improvements Committee chairman, Alegent Health Professional Leadership Council, and Chief of Staff of Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He also served on the Mercy Center Board of Directors, YMCA Board of Directors, Visiting Nurses Advisory Board, Visiting Nurses Hospice Medical Advisory Board, and Council Bluffs Airport Commission. He was president of the local chapter of the American Health Association. He served as a physician at the Doctors of the World Kosovar refugee camp in Senakos and the Macedonia camp. He currently serves on the Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County Boards of Health. Dr. Fisher and his wife have three daughters and currently reside in Council Bluffs.

Jonathan R. Lieber Class of 1988) Inducted 2003

Jonathan Ray Lieber, Class of 1988, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 2, 1970. He attended Iowa Western Community College for two years. As a pitcher, Jon led the Reivers baseball team to the Junior College World Series in 1989. He attended the University of South Alabama his junior and senior years.

The Chicago Cubs drafted him in the ninth round his junior year, but he opted to return to school for his senior year. While attending there, he earned All­American and Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year honors in 1992. In June of 1992, Jon signed with the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the major league baseball draft. The following year Jon was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It wasn’t long before Jon was in the Pirates bullpen, and finished his 1994 season with 17 major league starts. He played five years for Pittsburgh. His best year was in 1997 when he started 32 games, had 160 strikeouts, and finished with a record of 11­14. In 1998, Jon was traded to the Chicago Cubs where he began to shine. In 2001, Jon finished with a 20­6 record, the first 20­win season for a Cubs pitcher since 1992. He was named a National League All­Star and finished fourth in voting for the National League Cy Young award. Jon did not finish the 2002 season due to an elbow injury. In April, 2002, he was voted into the University of South Alabama’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Jon presently plays with the New York Yankees. Not only is Jon Lieber a baseball “standout,” but he is prominent in community affairs, too. He is a spokesperson for the Lou Gehrig Foundation and contributes to the United Way and the Cubs Care programs. Jon is on the committee aspiring to build a new baseball stadium at the University of South Alabama. He is an assistant coach for the Dixie Youth Little League t­ball program, and has sponsored softball and bowling teams. Jon currently resides in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife, Jessica, and their children, Jillian and Jared.

Phyllis Bloxom Purscell (Class of 1952) Inducted 2003

Phyllis L. Bloxom Purscell graduated from A.L.H.S. in 1952. She earned

a teacher’s certificate from Iowa State Teachers College, now known as the University of Northern Iowa. In furthering her education, she received a Bachelor of Arts in English literature at the State University of New York in New Paltz. Phyllis and her husband, Del, reared four children, one of which was an adopted orphan from Korea. She taught elementary school in California and at Rue Elementary in Council Bluffs. Wanting to spend more time with family, Phyllis decided to be a full­time mother and pursue her love of writing. In 1968 she published a children’s book, Old Boys Tree House. Since then she has written several stage plays and sold a screenplay to MGM. Phyllis has been awarded many playwriting awards including one of the best new plays of New Jersey with Temptation of Maddie Graham. Once her children were grown she decided to return to the classroom and earned a Masters degree in Counseling. Phyllis made time for helping less fortunate individuals and still found time to carve out a substantial writing career. She currently has her own private practice in family therapy in Newton, PA. She has devoted a great deal of time and energy to social concerns including world peace and teaching literacy programs. Phyllis is a wonderful example of personal success and demonstrates the importance of giving to others.

David Coulton Lovell (Class of 1945) Inducted 2003

David Coulton Lovell graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1945. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University. Mr. Lovell was the founder, chairman, and president of Coulton Chemical Corporation, a supplier of sulfuric acid and related products to area industry, with manufacturing plant facilities in Toledo and Oregon, Ohio.

He later founded a Cairo, Ohio, chemical plant and served as president. David Lovell was a member of the local and national Alliance for the Mentally Ill and a member of the Rotary Club of Toledo. The library at Corpus Christi parish, the church complex at the University of Toledo, was dedicated to Mr. Lovell on December 5, 1998. Mr. Lovell and his wife, Lura, were active in support of people with mental illness, serving on the Board of Neighborhood Properties, Inc., and the Business Advisory Board of Merit Industries. They formed The Mantle, Inc., a non­profit organization that provides supported living for the mentally ill. The Lovell's have four children, two boys and two girls. Tragically, Mr. Lovell died of lung cancer on July 18, 1993, at the age of 66.

Gaylord Anderson (Class of 1946) Inducted 2002

Gaylord Anderson was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1946. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State where he also lettered in basketball. He served as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and ultimately earned his Masters of Science degree from UNO. Mr. Anderson was a Council Bluffs educator for 37 years. He taught at Edison Elementary, Longfellow Junior High, and Abraham Lincoln High School. He was principal of several schools in Council Bluffs, closing his career as principal of Thomas Jefferson High School. Mr. Anderson served as past President of the Pottawattamie Society for Crippled Children and the Pottawattamie County Health Board. He was Assistant District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America Trailblazer

District and was involved in the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and Broadway Methodist Church. His awards included the Iowa State Alumni Service Key award, Boss of the Year 1977, Sertoma Club Education award, Pride Week Community Service award, Mercy Heritage Foundation award, and Iowa High School Athletic Association Administration award. He has also been listed in Outstanding Personalities of the Midwest & West and Who’s Who in the Midwest. He and his wife, Bonnie, have five daughters and two grandchildren and currently reside in Council Bluffs.

Robert W. Knox (Class of 1961) Inducted 2002

Robert W. Knox, Class of 1961, graduated from Simpson College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Currently, he owns Knox and Company Real Estate and Appraisal. Mr. Knox served on the Pottawattamie County Board of Appeals and the Council Bluffs Planning Board for nearly twenty years. He served as President of the Iowa Association of Realtors and is Chairperson of the Appraisal Committee of the National Association of Realtors. Mr. Knox actively participates in community theater, designing lights and building sets, where he won a community academy award for “best lighting” three times. Other awards and honors include: Iowa Residential Real Estate Property Appraiser, Council Bluffs and Iowa Realtor of the Year, and the American Society of Appraisers award. He also was awarded the O.G. Powell award given by the State Realtors Association in 1988. Mr. Knox takes responsibility seriously as is exhibited in all of his endeavors. Currently, he is President of Abstract Guaranty Company and Security Title Company. Mr. Knox also works with Habitat for Humanity, the Christian Home Association, Children’s Square, and was named King of the Renaissance Faire in 1989. His strong work ethic, community

involvement, and leadership skills speak volumes for Robert W. Knox. Phil Morrison, Sr. (Class of 1958) Inducted 2002 Phil Morrison, Sr., Class of 1958, has been nationally recognized for his business ethics and immense philanthropy. In 1979, Mr. Morrison opened his own grocery store, and after purchasing several other establishments, he then opened his first “Cubby’s” convenience store in 1984. For the past several years, Mr. Morrison has sponsored community sports programs, contributed money to help build affordable housing for low­income seniors, and contributed to Mad Dads, an organization that aims to stop drugs and social disorder in needy communities. Mr. Morrison is involved in the Edmonson Youth Outreach/YMCA, a youth­oriented program aimed at building self­esteem, teaching the dangers of drug abuse, and rewarding academic excellence. He is also involved in numerous clubs and associations such as the North Omaha Commercial Club. In 1978, Mr. Morrison was awarded a Distinguished Toastmaster and named a Distinguished District Governor by Toastmaster International. He was presented the Golden Spike award, given by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, for his economic promotion in north Omaha. Additionally, Mr. Morrison was honored with the Spirit of America award from the National Grocer Association for service and support of the Nebraska Retail Grocer Association.

Douglas Vergamini (Class of 1963) Inducted 2002

Douglas Vergamini graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1963

and furthered his education at the University of Iowa before joining the United States Army as a helicopter pilot. He received numerous military awards, including the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, and the Award for Valor, the Air Medal with thirty­three Clusters for one­hundred and seventy conduct missions, and the Purple Heart. Still a young man, Vergamini died in action June 26, 1970. He was twenty­five years old. Douglas Vergamini believed whole heartedly in freedom and sacrificed his life for his fellow man and country.

Dr. Donald E. Gardner (Class of 1950) Inducted 2001

Dr. Donald E. Gardner, Class of 1950, received his B.S. degree in Biology and Chemistry and his M.S. degree in Medical Microbiology from Creighton University, as well as a Ph.D. in Environmental Health and Toxicology from the University of Cincinnati. He is a Fellow in the Academy of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Gardner’s work includes experience with the U.S. Biological Laboratories, Fort Detrick; First Lieutenant, Research Microbiologist in the U.S. Army; Director of the Toxicology Division at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; President and Chief Scientist, Northrop Corporation/ManTech Technology; and President of Inhalation Toxicology Associates, Inc. Dr. Gardner is internationally recognized in the field of toxicology, and environmental and occupational health. Since receiving his Ph.D., he published more than 200 articles in scientific journals, documents, and books. He is editor­in­chief and founding editor of the scientific Journal of Inhalation Toxicology. His expertise and guidance aided in the development of assessments for potential health risks from exposure to pollutants. He helped establish safe environmental

levels for communities, NASA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the World Health Organization, and the military. Dr. Gardner’s community activities include: President of the local Rotary Club; the Selection Board for college scholarships, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Council Bluffs; and Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University, Duke University, University of Massachusetts, and the University of Kentucky. He is a tireless and distinguished leader in the environmental and occupational health fields. Bruce Lippert (Class of 1972) & Terri Larson Lippert(Class of 1973) Inducted 2001 Bruce Lippert, Class of 1972, and Terri Larson Lippert, Class of 1973, are best known for their work with abused, neglected and fragile children. Bruce works for Union Pacific Railroad as a track welder, and Terri works as a parent educator and is a full­time mother. Terri has served as Chair and Vice­President for Child Health Specialty Clinic Advisory Board and is a member of the Foster Parent Training Committee. They have two biological sons and ten adopted children with disabilities. Bruce and Terri have served as parents for 120 children. Bruce and Terri have received awards such as Foster Parents of the Year, Great American Family, and Pride Week for Commitment to Families, and recently received the Americas Award for their work with children. Kenneth P. Petersen (Class of 1941) Inducted 2001 Kenneth P. Petersen, Class of 1941, graduated from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Mr. Petersen is proud to be an Abraham Lincoln High School graduate and is currently a member of the Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Education. He facilitated the Bluffs Run Student Leadership Academy, a program for seventh and eighth

grade students who possess leadership potential. He was one of the charter members of Iowa Western Community College Volunteer Institute Program. Additionally, he received the Harry W. Morgan Award from the American Cancer Society, the Harry C. Voss Volunteer Award and the Knights of Aksarben Ike Friedman Leadership Award. He is active in the community with the American Cancer Society, Bluffs Arts Council’s Renaissance Faire Steering Committee, Chanticleer Community Theatre, Mercy and Jennie Edmundson Hospitals Auxiliary, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and the American Red Cross. Mr. Petersen is truly a hard worker, humanitarian, and a community contributor. Colonel John B. Wadsworth (Class of 1943) Inducted 2001 Colonel John B. Wadsworth, Class of 1943, is remembered for his outstanding military career. He graduated from West Point and received his Master’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. Colonel Wadsworth served in the U.S. military for twenty­three years, in locations as varied as Japan, Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. His many awards and honors include the Combat Infantry Badge, the Gold Cross of the Order of Merit, two Certificates of Achievement, six Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation medal, the Army Commendation Ribbon, the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, and the Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of the Army. Colonel Wadsworth was a tactical officer for a company of cadets at West Point, and then was sent to the Pentagon to serve as Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. After retiring from the army, Colonel Wadsworth held the position of

Commandant and then Vice­President of Norwich College. He was honored there with the Wadsworth Football Trophy, displaying his contributions to athletics, and the Wadsworth Cannon, displaying his contribution to the United States military. Dr. Sol Kutler (Class of 1944) Inducted 2000 Dr. Sol Kutler, Class of 1944, attended the University of Iowa, then graduated from Creighton Dental School at the age of twenty­one. He served in the U.S. Air Force, as a dentist, during the Korean War. When he returned in 1951, he set up private practice and served as an instructor at the University of Nebraska Medical School. From 1973 to 1990, Dr. Kutler did volunteer dental work in such underdeveloped regions as Haiti, Africa, Belize, the Negev Desert of Israel, and the Caribbean. He also worked in camps in Hong Kong and the Philippines on Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian refugees. He organized teams of physicians and dentists to work in Kenya and Belize. In addition to lecturing, writing, and giving clinics, he has been in such organizations as B’Nai B’Rith, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis, American Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce. He helped to create a program with Rotary International in Omaha where children from Belize were brought in, at no cost to them, for major surgical and lifesaving operations. To date, approximately sixty children have been helped in this program. The American Dental Association has commended him six times. He has been honored many times in the community, receiving the Cadwallader Award, the highest district award given, from Rotary District 5650 (Nebraska/Iowa), and on the national level, as AMIT women’s organization’s Humanitarian of the Year. Several Nebraska governors

have honored him for his humanitarian and community services. David A. Lemen (Class of 1950) Inducted 2000 David A. Lemen, Class of 1950, is an administrator, development professional and humanist, who spent his professional career advocating causes uplifting the lives of people in need. Mr. Lemen achieved his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and his graduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Mr. Lemen was Executive Director and CEO of Children’s Square. His efforts brought about broad and extensive modernization of the programs and facilities for the children. Mr. Lemen was honored as Council Bluffs Outstanding Young Man and the Iowa Jaycee’s Outstanding State Vice­President. Mr. Lemen was also involved as a fundraising executive for College of St. Mary, Children’s Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the Salvation Army. Throughout Mr. Lemen’s career, he gave of himself to better the lives of thousands in need. Linda Rae Jensen Sheffield (Class of 1967) Inducted 2000 Linda Rae Jensen Sheffield graduated in 1967. She received her B.S. in 1970 from Iowa State University, and her M.Ed. in 1971 and her Ph.D. in 1973 from the University of Texas at Austin. Linda has received several awards for teaching mathematics, mathematics education, and the education of the talented and gifted such as the Regents’ Professorship from the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents. She has authored, co­authored or edited nearly twenty books and

numerous articles, including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1999 book, Developing Mathematically Promising Students. In addition, she has received over 25 grants from such agencies as the United States Office of Education and the National Science Foundation. Linda has worked extensively with school districts and educational agencies across the United States and has conducted professional development and presented at professional conferences around the world. Linda is recognized as a national and international authority on mathematics education, especially in the area of mathematically promising students. Alison Gates Espinosa (Class of 1980) Inducted 2000 Allison Gates Espinosa attended Creighton University to study BSMT, or medical technology, and later took graduate courses at Idaho State University. She received many awards in her educational and professional career, such as the 1980 Class of ’29 scholarship, the 1993 R & D 100 award for the development of “Biocube Aerobic Biofilter: A biofilter for the treatment of toxic gases and vapors,” and the 1997 KIFI Idaho 8 “8 Who Make a Difference” award. In Allison’s professional life, she participated in a program called Technology Reaching Elementary Kids that was designed to nurture interest in science while introducing female role models in technical fields. She co­authored several papers and reports dealing with the use of microorganisms to degrade toxic and explosive substances like gasoline and TNT. She was a member of the American Society of Medical Technologies and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. She is noted for her many contributions toward her fight against cancer. She educated families about the disease and lightened the spirits of other patients with her crafts and poetry. Allison was an active member of

Christ the King Catholic Church and secretary of the Eagle Rock Long Rifles Club in 1994 and 1995. She participated in the Festival of the Trees, a local charity fundraiser. Along with these accomplishments, Allison managed to own and operate her own business, A’s Krafted Keepsakes. There, she sold many of her crafts, which was a skill she acquired at a young age along with her gift to write poetry. Overall, with her crafty hand and a smiling face, she will always be remembered.

John A. Clizbe (Class of 1960) Inducted 1999

The work of John A. Clizbe, since graduating in 1960, has been to improve the quality of life of individuals throughout the United States. He began his lifelong endeavor as a psychology major, first receiving his Bachelor’s degree from William Jewel College and then his Doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis. Settling in New Haven, Connecticut, he became very active in the local community where he is known for his efforts in lobbying for mental health consumers and providers and actively participating in political campaigns. His other contributions include serving with the Waterfront Committee for the Vision for a Greater New Haven Project, being an active member in the Disaster Services Human Resources System, assisting in 1992’s relief effort following Hurricane Andrew, serving as a member of the school board for Madison, CT, and coaching little league baseball. He is credited with establishing and coordinating a crisis response network, the Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Network, for the state of Connecticut and coordinating mental health services for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games. In 1997, after serving as a member of the Red

Cross for five years, Elizabeth Dole appointed him Vice­President of Disaster Services, coordinating disaster relief in places around the nation. For his devotion to improving the quality of life for others, locally and nationally, we are in debt.

Mildred K. Smock (Class of 1938) Inducted 1999

Mildred K. Smock, Class of 1938, received her M.A. degree in Library Science from the University of Denver in 1956. She taught library science classes and workshops at the University of Iowa. In 1974, she received the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award. She also received the Chamber of Commerce President’s Award and the Heritage Award. She was queen of the first Renaissance Faire. Mildred worked for the Council Bluffs Public Library from 1941 – 1992 and was the Director from 1951 – 1992. Upon retirement, she became the Executive Director of the Council Bluffs Library Foundation. She has also been involved with the volunteer program at Iowa Western Community College.

Maynard S. Telpner (Class of 1946) Inducted 1999 Maynard S. Telpner, Class of 1946, graduated from Creighton School of Law in 1952. He is the founder of the law firm in Council Bluffs known as Telpner, Peterson, Smith, and Ruesch. He is greatly involved with the community serving as a volunteer tutor at the Adult Learning Center, a member of the Board of Trustees at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, and a member of Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce. He has significantly contributed to many organizations in the city. in February, 1995, Pottawattamie County legal secretaries honored him as the “Boss of the Year.”

Robert W. Heck (Class of 1943) Inducted 1999

Robert W. Heck, Class of 1943, received his undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame, completed a year in advanced design at Princeton University, and received his master’s degree in architectural history from Columbia University. His love for architectural history and education led him to the professorial ranks at Louisiana State University where he became an alumni professor, an honorary title given for excellence in undergraduate teaching. In addition to teaching he directed overseas programs in London and Florence and participated actively in preservation in Louisiana. He was twice president of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana and served on the Louisiana State Museum Board. His career was

recognized nationally by his receipt of the Distinguished Professor Award in 1995 from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. He remained active until his death in 1997, serving in various areas of preservation and publishing his book entitled Religious Architecture in Louisiana.

Delman A. Campbell (Class of 1947) Inducted 1998 Delman A. Campbell has served his community since he graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1947. He became President of Campbell Insurance Agency in 1965 and served as a leader in numerous volunteer organizations in the community, including the YMCA Board of Directors from 1968 to 1983, the Loess Hills Area Education Board from 1977 to 1981, and the Iowa West Racing Association Board since 1984.

He has been an advocate of education, serving on the Council Bluffs School Board of Education from 1972 to 1976. He has been instrumental in the growth and development of several activities in Council Bluffs, including Westfair, from which he received an award for his outstanding volunteer work. He has been active in Broadway United Methodist Church since 1980. The accomplishments and services of Delman Campbell have been a great contribution to his community and world.

Shirley Gershun Goldstein (Class of 1940) Inducted 1998 Dr. Shirley (Gershun) Goldstein, Class of 1940, is best known for her efforts in the protection of human rights manifested in her rescue of Soviet Jewry from an oppressive Communist government. Her acts of courage and humanity commenced with the start of World War II. Goldstein’s

initial education was at the University of Iowa. She became a war worker at the Martin Bomber Plant in Bellevue, Nebraska. She began her life­consuming goal­­the furtherance and protection of human rights­­in 1972. Goldstein fought for human rights with courage, knowing that the Soviet secret police posed a real threat. She smuggled audio tapes out of Moscow for Jewish peace fighters. Goldstein pursued her goal on seven trips to the former Soviet Union and helped resettle more than 200 families in Omaha since 1975. She enlisted the services of United States Senators and was invited to meet with President Ronald Reagan on the eve of the Reagan/Gorbachev summit in Washington. On August 10, 1996, Goldstein received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Nebraska at Omaha for her work on behalf of Soviet Jews. She served on the Board of Directors for the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the Plains States Regional Office of the Anti­Defamation League, and the Union of Councils for Soviet Jewry in Washington, D.C. Goldstein was the co­founder of the Omaha Committee of Soviet Jewry.

Warren F. Mathis (Class of 1939) Inducted 1998 Warren F. Mathis, Class of 1939, has made a difference in hundreds of lives. He attended the University of Nebraska, Butler University, and the Christian Theological Seminary. He helped establish Eleuthera International, Allendale Christian Camp, Christian Missionary Fellowship, and Indiana Men’s Fellowship. He has been extensively involved with Milligan College, Optimists, Masons, Indianapolis Ministerial Association, and European Evangelistic Society. He oversees outreach programs to the orphaned, elderly, imprisoned, handicapped, and traumatized. His work with those outside his family has been tremendous, but he is most

proud of his four sons, who are all successfully living strong Christian lives.

Dr. Lee Roy Martin (Class of 1929) Inducted 1998 Dr. Lee Roy Martin, Class of 1929, graduated from medical school at Creighton University in 1936. He is remembered as an orthopedic surgeon and worked a great deal with children suffering from polio, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. He was instrumental in the founding of the Southwestern Iowa Handicapped Center, which later was renamed the Dr. Lee R. Martin Therapy Center. He received the Outstanding Humanitarian Award from the Council Bluffs Junior Chamber of Commerce and Scouters Key for his outstanding work in the Explorer Scout Program. He served on President Eisenhower’s Traffic Safety Committee and was selected President of the Pottawattamie County Medical Society and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Lyman S. Bennett (Class of 1943) Inducted 1997 Lyman S. Bennett, Class of 1943, graduated from the University of Iowa in 1950 with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. He held many positions beginning as a pharmacy intern at Taffee Drug Co., Manager of Bennett Chemical, Production Manager of Frito Midwest and Vice President of Manufacturing for the Western United States for Frito. He took early retirement in 1977, but then became engrossed in community life. Through his volunteer work, one of his most significant accomplishments was to create greater educational opportunities for the youth in this community. For years, he has worked to fund and build a new public library. In 1990, he was awarded the Harry Voss Volunteer of the Year Award.

John M. Espinosa (Class of 1978) Inducted 1997 John M. Espinosa, Class of 1978, received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Creighton University and completed doctoral studies at Idaho State University. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad and currently works for Edgerton, Grier and Germeshausen Idaho, Inc., as a Research Scientist. He was awarded the Teaching Fellowship Award from Creighton University in 1982 and 1984, the Productivity Award from EG&G Idaho, Inc., in 1986, and received a promotion to Advisor Scientist through many merit awards. His research team is currently on the verge of creating a new, nontoxic paint that will help protect the environment. He is a member of the High Desert Brewers Association, the American Chemical Society, President of the Eagle Rock Long Rifles, and is an avid member of his church. Grant S. Hunter (Class of 1940) Inducted 1997 Grant S. Hunter, Class of 1940, attended Parsons College, Oregon State University and Iowa State University. He was Abraham Lincoln High School’s first wrestling state champion in 1940. He is the owner of Hunter’s Typesetting. He taught and held administrative positions at Iowa Western Community College and taught printing classes at Thomas Jefferson High School. He has served as the President of the Pottawattamie County School Board, Pottawattamie County Society for Crippled Children, Church Council, American Field Service and Rotary Club. He was the Co­Chairman for the League for Better Education, which founded the Lewis Central School District, and also served as President of the Lewis Central School Board.

Norman A. Cherniss (Class of 1944) Inducted 1997 Norman A. Cherniss, Class of 1944, is remembered for his excellence in journalism and love of politics. He started his career as a sports writer for The Daily Nonpareil at the age of 15. He graduated from the University of Iowa and joined The Press­Enterprise in 1953. During his 31 years of service, the newspaper achieved a number of successes and honors. Cherniss was an Associate Editor from 1967 to 1971. During this time, the newspaper won the 1968 Pulitzer Prize for Meritorious Public Service for exposing malpractice in the conservatorship program for Agua Caliente Indians in Palm Springs, CA. In 1971, Cherniss became Executive Editor. Cherniss was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, a Haynes Fellow at UCLA, a Visiting Professor in Residence at the Columbia School of Journalism, and a Pulitzer Prize juror. In January, 1983, Cherniss and The Press­Enterprise won a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the public had a right to attend criminal trial proceedings.

Gene Gordon Abel, M.D. (Class of 1957) Inducted 1996 Gene Gordon Abel, M.D., Class of 1957, received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Iowa. He completed his psychiatric residency at the State Psychopathic Hospital, Iowa City. He has taught psychiatry and completed research at the medical schools of the University of Mississippi, the University of Tennessee, Columbia University, Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine. The major focus of his academic and research career has been to develop methods to prevent child molestation and rape. He has been the investigator on nine federal grants and was awarded the Masters and Johnson Award for sex research in 1990. Sister Jane Fell (Class of

1952) Inducted 1996 Sister Jane Fell, Class of 1952, received her R.N. from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Council Bluffs, and her B.S.N. from Duchesne College of the Sacred Heart in Omaha. She also has been educated and certified as a midwife and family nurse practitioner. A Medical Mission Sister since 1956, Sister Jane has served in a variety of nursing education and primary health care positions in Pakistan, Afghanistan, the southeastern United States, Papua New Guinea, Ghana and Uganda. In each of these areas she has distinguished herself as a true “Good Samaritan,” helping desperately poor individuals to better health. Diane Gronstal Palmeri (Class of 1963) Inducted 1996 Diane Gronstal Palmeri, Class of 1963, graduated from the College of Saint Teresa in 1967 with a B.S. in Nursing. After working twice in Vietnam and several years in the United States, she and her husband, Tom, went to the Philippines in 1973. There they founded Family to Family, Inc., a charitable organization to provide medical and educational assistance to indigent children. They have touched the lives of hundreds of children and after over twenty years they doubt they will ever run out of work. Albert L. Danielsen (Class of 1952) Inducted 1995 Albert L. Danielsen, Class of 1952, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and attended Clemson University, earning a B.S. in Industrial Management. In 1960, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University. He is a professor of Economics at the University of Georgia, and has written four books plus numerous articles on energy. He has been awarded the University of Georgia College of Business and

Administration Service Award, Superior Teaching Award, and the Fulbright Research Award. He is one of the top economists in America, dedicating his life to students, research, family and his country. Marilou Joyner Rogers (Class of 1967) Inducted 1995 Marilou Joyner Rogers, Class of 1967, was chosen Miss Council Bluffs in 1968. She received her B.S., M.S., and Education Specialist degrees from Northwest Missouri State University. She received her Doctorate from the University of Kansas. She was a speech and language instructor, elementary school counselor, high school principal, special education cooperative director, a junior high principal, and a superintendent of schools. She was recruited as Coordinator of School Services and is currently serving as the Assistant Commissioner of School Services for the State of Missouri. Larry (Class of 1954) & Marianne Van Scoy Knotek (Class of 1955) Inducted 1995 Larry and Marianne Knotek graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1954 and 1955, respectively. Larry earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. He currently serves on the Council Bluffs Water Board and was Chairman from 1992 to 1994. They share as deacon couple to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. In 1987, they converted a local convent into the Micah House that serves as Southwest Iowa’s only emergency shelter for homeless families. At the time of this award, Larry administers the shelter as President of the Board of Directors and Marianne serves as its Executive Director.

Edwin H. Spetman, Jr. (Class of 1941) Inducted 1995 Edwin H. Spetman, Jr., Class of 1941, graduated from Iowa State University, and later received a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking and Harvard School of Banking. He served in the United States Army­Air Force as a B­24 engineer gunner. He was employed by Council Bluffs Savings Bank when he enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942. He was the ninth President of Council Bluffs Savings Bank, was appointed Chairman and CEO, and appointed to the State Banking Board in 1970. He was the first man to head the Board of Trustees of Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital and the Christian Home, and was honored for his community service by the Chamber of Commerce, Sertoma, and the YMCA. William Augustus Ballenger (Class of 1955) Inducted 1994 William Ballenger, Class of 1955, received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Hardin­Simmons University. He attended Command and General Staff College and received his M.B.A. from Creighton University. He served as a Colonel for the U.S. Army Reserve. Upon retirement, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. In 1970, he was selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men in America and later was a finalist for the Outstanding Young Executive Award. He chaired the Historical General Dodge House Board, Sioux Falls College Board, Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club, and Metropolitan area Planning Agency. He was on the Council Bluffs City Council from 1982­1985 and served as Mayor of Council Bluffs in 1983. He is now the President of Ballenger Automotive Service, Inc., Moderator at First Baptist Church, a life member of the Reserve Officers Association, and a board member of the Iowa League of Municipalities.

Helen Louise Gabler Ramsammy (Class of 1940) Inducted 1994 Helen Ramsammy, Class of 1940, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Olaf College and her Occupational Therapy Certificate from the University of Illinois. She was only the third female Commission Corps Officer to be assigned to Carville, Louisiana, where she held the title “Chief of the Occupational Therapy Department.” Her many contributions to patients suffering from leprosy and its disabling effects, specifically the insensitive hand, have earned her the nickname, “Guardian of the Hands.” Michael George Vergamini (Class of 1959) Inducted 1994 General Vergamini, Class of 1959, received his B.S. in Business Administration from Creighton University in 1963, and an M.B.A. in 1969 from George Washington University. He recently retired as Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. He managed bases in Virginia, Texas, California, South Vietnam, and was stationed in West Germany. He was Director of Manpower and Personnel J­1 Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon, Washington D.C. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was awarded three Merit Awards, a Bronze Star, two Service awards and a U.S.A.F. Commendation Medal. William P. Knox (Class of 1923) Inducted 1994 William P. Knox, Class of 1923, earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He was the mayor of Council Bluffs in 1955, and served on the City Council from 1953­1957. He won the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award, was King of Mardi Gras, and was Chairman of the Red Cross Shelter Committee in the 1952 flood. He was the President of the Council Bluffs Board of Realtors, and named the Council Bluffs Realtor of the Year in 1968.

Eric James Bransby (Class of 1935) Inducted 1993 Eric James Bransby, Class of 1935, has been internationally recognized for his mural art, with more than twenty major commissions in several midwestern and western states. He received his B.A. from Kansas City Art Institute, M.A. from Colorado College and M.F.A. from Yale University. He worked with the famous muralist, Thomas Hart Benton. Eric Bransby has been Instructor of Art at the University of Illinois, Assistant Professor of Art at Western Illinois University, and Professor of Art at the University of Missouri. He has done artistic research in Italy, Greece and Turkey. He is the only muralist to receive the Veatch Award for Distinguished Research from the University of Missouri and is an Edwin Austin Abbey Foundation Fellow. He continues to inspire young people interested in pursuing art careers as they visit his studio. Mark Hubert Curtis (Class of 1938) Inducted 1993 Mark Hubert Curtis, Class of 1938, has been a driving force in redefining liberal arts college education throughout his career. He earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. Degrees in history at Yale University. His teaching career began at Williams College as history instructor. He served the University of California at Los Angeles as both Assistant Professor of History and Associate Professor of History. He was appointed to the Graduate Division, as Associate Dean, in 1962. Dr. Curtis became President of Scripps College, Claremont, California, in 1964. He served in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. He has been a Guggenheim Foundation Fellow, Folger Shakespeare Library Fellow, Kettering Foundation Fellow, and served as President of the American Association of American Colleges. In the latter post, he directed research on important issues facing liberal arts education.

Warren Theodore Francke (Class of 1954) Inducted 1993 Warren Theodore Francke, Class of 1954, earned B.S. and M.A. degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his doctorate in mass communication from the University of Minnesota. On the Communication faculty of UNO, he was Ralph Wardle Professor of Arts and Sciences from 1984­1990. As a journalist, he wrote for newspapers and magazines, aired TV commentary as a media critic (“Watching the Watchdogs”) and reviewed theater. As a scholar, he published in journals, headed the leading organization of journalism historians, judged national competitions and refereed manuscripts. He served on the board of local, state and national organizations, from the Douglas County Historical Society to the Association for Education in Mass Communication. He won the top UNO teaching award in 1988 and other teaching honors. He is known first as a writer and teacher, but also as a historian and media critic. Gayle Hallenbeck Lynds Stone (Class of 1963) Inducted 1993 Gayle Hallenbeck Lynds Stone, Class of 1963, is a respected author, distinguished journalist and has promoted the cause of literacy in the nation. Following her belief that literacy is the key that can open doors of opportunity for everyone, Ms. Stone has authored eleven novels, two nonfiction books, and served as editor for various magazines since receiving a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Iowa. Her published works include three young­adult novels, two international espionage novels co­authored with Mark Sadler, and five adventure novels. Her nonfiction work includes a psychology book and a scholarly biography and history of post­World War II radio. Ms. Stone has judged writing contests for youth, given workshops for adult writers and has been invited to describe her experiences as an author to secondary students in

California, and elementary students in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Karen Klok Anderegg (Class of 1959) Inducted 1992 Karen Klok Anderegg, Class of 1959, stands out in the executive world as a persistent woman, whose flair has led her to the top of the journalistic and cosmetic world. Karen’s unique and exceptional experiences began in high school; she traveled to Finland with the American Field Service Exchange Program. Karen participated in programs at Stanford University, Harvard University, and in Tours, France. She graduated from Stanford University in 1963 with a B.A. in English. Her outstanding credentials earned her an impressive journalistic position at Vogue magazine (1963­1972). She later became a copy editor forMademoiselle magazine (1972­1977). She returned to Vogue as the Associate Editor (1980­1985). Karen was elected editor­in­chief of Elle magazine, which earned a prestigious National Magazine Award for general excellence in its category. In 1987, Karen entered the cosmetic industry as the president of Clinique Laboratories, Inc. The life of Karen Anderegg has proven to be the epitome of success. Dr. Dennis W. Brewer (Class of 1967) Inducted 1992 Dennis W. Brewer, Class of 1967, is widely known for his work in the fields of mathematics and computer applications in engineering and science. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Sterling College, and his Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He has held various positions including Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Visiting Scientist at the Institute of Computer Applications in Science and Engineering in Hampton, Virginia. He has been a Visiting Scientist for NASA and addressed the World Congress of Mathematicians in Helsinki, Finland. Dr. Brewer has been involved in bringing opera to public schools in

Northwest Arkansas through “Arts Alive.” He is actively involved in his church as an elder, choir director, and bible study leader. Richard K. Stoufer (Class of 1930) Inducted 1992 Richard K. Stoufer, Class of 1930, has been a distinguished participant in his community’s activities for years. He was crowned King of Mardi Gras in 1961 and has had many awards in Boy Scouts. Mr. Stoufer spent 5 years at Iowa State University studying general and electrical engineering. He was active in his Army Post for 5 years and was promoted to the rank of Captain before he retired. He was president of Kimball Brothers Company in Council Bluffs and a machine designer for Durham Richardson of Omaha for 14 years. He served 9 years on the Council Bluffs Community School Board and the Iowa Western Community College Board for 6 years (one year he served as president). He was president of the Chamber of Commerce and also served as Master of Bluff City Lodge. He still keeps himself extremely busy with his active participation in his church, Rotary Club and Masonic Order. Bruce Glassburner (Class of 1938) & Eleanor Schlott Glassburner (Class of 1939) Inducted 1991 Bruce Glassburner, Class of 1938, and Eleanor Schlott Glassburner, Class of 1939, worked as a team in various projects around the world. Bruce was the founding chairman of the UC­Davis Economics Department and is currently Professor Emeritus at UC­Davis. He has held positions as an Economic Consultant to the Agency for International Development, a Ford Foundation grantee and Visiting Fellow for the Research School of Pacific Studies, Co­Director of the UC Agricultural Development Systems Project, a consultant for the World Bank, and even an advisor for the government of Indonesia. He has also published more

than 100 papers. Eleanor, a five­language braillist, has worked in the International Friendship group, the Pence Gallery Board, and AFS. She has served as president of the Sacramento Braille Transcribers. During their 30 years of work abroad, Bruce and Eleanor have headed projects in Pakistan, Egypt, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, and Australia. They are our first “couple” inductees. Dr. Frederick E. Marsh, Sr. (Class of 1913) Inducted 1991 Dr. Frederick E. Marsh, Sr., Class of 1913, was a man ahead of his time. Born in 1896, he lived his 85 years to the fullest, devoting his time to the betterment of the community. His research work was unparalleled. He pioneered protests against the use of marijuana. At 45, he graduated from medical school and began his career as one of the area’s finest doctors. He later became a school board member and was recognized for his outstanding volunteer work for the Boy Scouts in being awarded the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. Dr. Marsh was a man who exemplified the term “volunteer,” a man ahead of his time. Nick J. Sulentic (Class of 1941) Inducted 1991 Nick J. Sulentic, Class of 1941, has successfully pursued a career in law enforcement. He worked as an officer with the Council Bluffs Police Department for 22 years before his promotion to Chief of Police, where he served for 10 more years. After leaving the force, he continued to help those in the community. Nick’s efforts with the mentally ill have made him a premier spokesman in the mental health field. He was effective as drug prevention educator throughout the Midwest for 5 years. Nick was also active in the American Red Cross, flying emergency blood flights for 4 years.

William P. Johnson (Class of 1960) Inducted 1990 William Page Johnson, Class of 1960, is a distinguished participant in education. He specializes in the education of deaf and hearing­impaired persons. He has earned degrees from the University of Denver and the University of Iowa where he received a Doctorate in Philosophy in 1974. He has worked in special education in Iowa and in Minneapolis Public Schools. Dr. Johnson has been Superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf and is currently Superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf. Special recognitions/pursuits include: Sertoma “Service to Mankind Award,” National Advisory Group, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, North Central Association Reviewer of Special Function Schools, Phi Delta Kappa membership, ordained Elder and Deacon in the United Presbyterian Church. Eugene L. Telpner (Class of 1938) Inducted 1990 Eugene L. Telpner, Class of 1938, participates in a lively career of journalism, radio and television spanning forty years. He owns and operates Gene Telpner and Associates in Canada. He holds the National Newspaper Award (Canada’s top writing award) and the Western Writer’s Award. He is the only Canadian newsman to receive both honors. He has been a writer, panelist, invited guest, and host on many important Canadian Broadcasting Corporation programs. Eugene has been a feature writer for theOmaha World­Herald and Entertainment Editor, Daily Feature Columnist, and Chief Critic for the Winnipeg Tribune. At present, he is a syndicated entertainment columnist for theTV Times andSoutham newspapers. Also, he is Associate Editor of Winnipeg Sun and Daily Columnist and Entertainment Commentator for CLND­TV.

Catherine Allan Wenstrand (Class of 1939) Inducted 1990 Catherine Allan Wenstrand, Class of 1939, has pursued a career in medical technology. Her training was under Dr. Aldis Johnson and the University of Omaha, and at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. She served on the staff at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs. She has energetically worked with the American Red Cross for over forty years with experiences such as: a polio epidemic, water safety instructor, disaster worker with the Pottawattamie County Team, and has participated in the Red Cross Blood Program. Katie has been a vital volunteer in community programs, such as “Respite” and “Choices.” She is past President of Altrusa and District 7 Chairman for ASTRA, a program for young girls. Katie is active in the Altrusa­sponsored Literacy Program. Sam Brown, Jr. (Class of 1961) Inducted 1989 Sam Brown, Jr., Class of 1961, has had the good fortune to pursue a career in politics, culminating in positions such as Consultant for the Peace Corps, 1968, and Director of Action, 1977. Further, he was the National Volunteer Coordinator for the McCarthy Presidential Campaign, 1968, and was the State Coordinator for the Hughes Senate Campaign, 1968. After service in Washington, D.C., Mr. Brown turned to different projects, namely real estate development and building moderate­income housing units in Aspen, Colorado, and Baltimore, Maryland. He has participated in the Brookings Institution Study on the Presidency and he has been connected with the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation. He has received the Award for Peace from the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, and he has authored the following: Why Are We Still In Vietnam? and Storefront Organizing.

Harriette L. Butler (Class of 1923) Inducted 1989 Harriette L. Butler, Class of 1923, has had a fruitful career in education, both as classroom teacher and as principal at Gunn, Harrison, Lewis and Clark, and Washington schools. She gave 43 years of dedicated service to her profession. Community activities have included: Elder at Grace Presbyterian Church, President, Council Bluffs Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, membership in Delta Kappa Gamma, volunteer for the Christian Home and the Red Cross, member of the Pottawattamie Cancer Board. Miss Butler has also been recognized as Outstanding Senior Citizen, Council Bluffs, 1979, and Heritage Award for Education, 1988, voluntary service at Children’s Square. Roy J. Diwoky (Class of 1928) Inducted 1989 Roy J. Diwoky, Class of 1928, pursued a professional career in Chemical Engineering. His career included high­level supervisory and executive positions with Standard Oil of Indiana, Pan American South Corporation, American Oil Company, Crown Central Petroleum Corporation and Liquilux Gas Service, Inc., Bottle Service, Inc. He is a member of the American Petroleum Institute (member, General Refining Committee). Also, Mr. Diwoky holds membership in the following organizations: The American Chemical Society, The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 25 Year Club Petroleum Industry, Phi Gamma Delta, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, as a director, Boy Scout Director, Baltimore, Maryland. Thomas C. Hickey (Class of 1928) Inducted 1988 Thomas C. Hickey, Class of 1928, enjoyed a stellar career in the fields of

agricultural publishing and advertising. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Thomas was associated with the Nebraska Farmer Company from 1934­1975. He became President and Publisher of his company. Thomas gave distinguished civic and humanitarian leadership to the Lincoln community. He served on Boards of Directors in national business associations. He served with honor and valor in the U.S. Navy during World War II, commissioned as Lieutenant (Senior Grade). Henry K. Peterson (Class of 1903) Inducted 1988 Henry K. Peterson was a member of the Class of 1903, Council Bluffs High School. He graduated from Drake University Law School, with honors, 1908. Mr. Peterson practiced law from 1908­1955. The appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court in 1955 was zenithal in his career. He further served for a period as Chief Justice on the High Court of Iowa. Judge Peterson served his community with zeal and compassion as President of the Council Bluffs Board of Education, president of state and local bar associations, Chairman of City Planning Commission, and he rendered outstanding service to the Baptist Church. Martha Sheil (Class of 1968) Inducted 1988 Martha Sheil, Class of 1968, currently pursues a distinguished career in the field of opera and teaching at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Ms. Sheil participated extensively in high school music groups. She also performed in major community choral and opera groups in the Omaha­Council Bluffs area. Martha received extensive training at the Curtis Musical Institute, Philadelphia, 1970­1976. She joined the New York City Opera as a leading soprano, 1977. She has appeared with opera companies in the United States and Europe. Martha makes

numerous guest solo appearances with American symphonies.

Harry C. Crowl, Sr. (Class of 1913) Inducted 1987 Harry C. Crowl, Sr., Class of 1913, flourished in the real estate loan and insurance business since 1919. As early as high school, he had been secretary of various organizations and he continued this community involvement throughout his entire life. All of Mr. Crowl’s time and energy was devoted to his family, community, and A.L.H.S. Mr. Crowl served two years in the U.S. Army during World War I and was discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant. Joyce E. Grubb (Class of 1929) Inducted 1987 Joyce E. Grubb, Class of 1929, pursued a career in teaching and counseling. She was a charter member and organizer of the Council Bluffs group of American Association of University Women as well as the Community Welfare Council. She was Chairman of the Altrusa Swim Project for Handicapped Swimmers, a member of the Tuberculosis and Health Organizations, and actively involved in the NEA, ISEA, and her church’s choir and Sunday School program. Ida Prouty Truscott (Class of 1933) Inducted 1987 Ida Prouty Truscott, Class of 1933, earned degrees from the State University of Iowa, Harvard University, and Cincinnati University. She has worked extensively in the field of psychology including work at several

universities and at the Rollman Psychiatric Institute. She has also contributed to the community through work on the PTA and task forces of the Human Service Council, research for the Cincinnati School Foundation, and the co­founding of Response, an organization to help battered women. Betty Condon Abbott (Class of 1941) Inducted 1986 Mrs. Abbott, Class of 1941, has had a professional career in radio, television broadcasting, advertising, public relations, development, and music. She served twelve years on the Omaha City Council, was President of the League of Nebraska Municipalities, and the Board of Directors­National League of Cities. Her professional, civic and volunteer activities in numerous national, state, and local organizations are indicative of a wide range of interests including environment, public safety, education, animals, and especially people.

Leo J. Meyerson (Class of 1929) Inducted 1986 Mr. Meyerson, Class of 1929, planned a career in music, playing the piano at local theaters, but the death of his duet partner caused him to make his hobby, amateur radio operating, his career. Mr. Meyerson founded World Radio in 1935 from a small radio parts store. During the 1952 flood threat, he was appointed Communications Director sending all communications through facilities at the Red Cross and fire and police departments. Today, Mr. Meyerson is Chairman of the Board of World Radio and remains an ardent and active radio amateur.

Mathew A. Tinley (Class of

1894) Inducted 1986 Mr. Tinley, Class of 1894, devoted 51 years of service to the United States Military. He earned the Distinguished Service Medal in World War I. France awarded him the Region of Honor Award. Dr. Tinley was nominated for the Vice­Presidency of the United States and for the governorship of Iowa. He practiced medicine with his sister in Council Bluffs, and served as the President of the American Association of Railway Surgeons. Dr. Tinley was presented with numerous awards for his dedication as a soldier.

Harry A. Jensen (Class of 1936) Inducted 1985 Mr. Jensen, Class of 1936, received his B.A. degree from Grinnell College. Mr. Jensen was employed by Armstrong World Industries where he rose to the position of president. In addition to memberships in various organizations, he served as director of many, such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. He is currently retired from his position with Armstrong World Industries.

Richard W. Peterson (Class of 1943) Inducted 1985 Mr. Peterson, Class of 1943, received his B.A. and law degree from the University of Iowa. Mr. Peterson is a practicing attorney in Council Bluffs, and has been active in the State and National Judicial Systems. He has also been active in many civic organizations, and served our country with distinction in World War II. He is now serving as a United States magistrate. Nathan M. Pusey Class of 1924) Inducted 1985

Dr. Pusey, Class of 1924, received his B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. Dr. Pusey served as President of Harvard University and as Chairman of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Harvard University named its library in honor of Dr. Pusey, and the city of Council Bluffs named a school in his honor.