July 11, 2014
Picnics and Princesses
President Evans assists with the unveiling of this year's artwork commemorating Helena and the Symphony Under the Stars. (Photo courtesy of Eliza Wiley, Helena IR)
Enjoying the 2012 Symphony Under the Stars
For those of you fortunate enough to be in Helena next Saturday, July 19, pull out the blankets, pack up the picnic baskets and join your friends for the 11th Annual Symphony Under the Stars–The Magical Music of Disney.
The evening promises to include scores of Disney classics such as the Lion King, Mary Poppins and Beauty in the Beast. In addition, in celebration of Helena’s 150th birthday and the 60th anniversary of the Helena Symphony, the symphony has commissioned a new work, which will be performed just prior to the fireworks grand finale.
Carroll enjoys collaborating with the Helena Symphony in order to bring this much-anticipated evening of music to the Helena community and beyond each summer.
It is particularly gratifying that the event provides an opportunity for all those in attendance to help our fellow neighbors in need in the Helena community through the donation of canned food for Helena Food Share. It is often one of the Food Share’s largest single day food collections of the year. So please, if you are planning to attend, use canned food to weigh down your blankets and then place them in the donation bins provided at the event.
Concertgoers may lay down blankets after 5 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Please do not use plastic tarps, rocks or stakes. We want to keep our lawn lush and green.
We look forward to seeing everyone for a beautiful evening on the hill.
To learn more about the event, read the Helena IR –‘Musical Magic of Disney’ & Fireworks Too.
Of Science and Sanctity
Sarah Anzick (’88) and her family's ranch were recently in the news regarding a fascinating story about the discovery and subsequent reburial of the nearly 13,000-year old remains of a young boy found on their property many decades ago.
The skeletal remains of a Clovis one-year-old boy were found on Sarah’s childhood ranch in 1968 near a rock cliff in her hometown of Wilsall, Montana. Clovis refers to a prehistoric Paleo-Indian culture that dates back roughly 13,000 years. Buried along with the boy were more than 100 artifacts such as spear points and antler tools. It is the oldest known human burial from North America and it is the only Clovis-era burial site ever found.
Much study and analysis have been undertaken over of the years on the remains including by Sarah herself who is currently a Senior Research Scientist at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana.
Underlying the significance of this discovery has been the concern of how to respect the remains and when to lay them to rest. A number of individuals came together on a shower-laden morning in late June including members of the Anzick family, approximately 30 American Indian tribal representatives, along with film crews and members of the media, all of whom were able to witness the ceremonial reburial of the boy’s remains.
Read more about the reburial in the Billings Gazette: Remains of Ancient Child Ceremoniously Reburied.
In addition, learn more about Sarah Anzick and the Anzick Site discovery in the upcoming issue of the Carroll Magazine in your mailboxes later this summer.
Sarah Anzick holds the box containing the remains of the ancient child
Photos courtesy of Brett French, Billings Gazette
Faculty/Staff News
Developing Our Leaders
Dr. Paula McNutt, Vice President for Academic Affairs, is one of 18 senior academic administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges to participate in the 2014 Colloquium on Leadership for Chief Academic Officers being held in Annapolis, Maryland, July 28-August 1.
The colloquium provides an opportunity for participants to explore critical areas of leadership, share best practices, network with peers and prepare for the changes and challenges ahead in higher education.
Dr. McNutt is eager to participate in the colloquium and develop additional skills and gain further knowledge that will provide value to Carroll’s current administration and the institution as we continue moving the college forward in new and exciting ways.
To learn more about the colloquium, visit the Council for Independent Colleges Conference webpage.
Working for the Alma Mater
The Office of Institutional Advancement welcomes Andy Fjeseth (’10) back to Carroll College as a Major Gifts Officer.
Andy graduated from Carroll in 2010 with degrees in Communication Studies and Public Relations. He was inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society in 2010. In addition to his time in the classroom, Andy was a Features Editor for The Prospector and a three-year starter for the Fighting Saints football team. While serving his team as a captain on the 2010 NAIA National Championship winning team, Andy was nationally recognized as an All-American and won the 2010 prestigious Rimington Award.
Since his time at Carroll, Andy has worked in the Governor’s Office and the Montana Department of Commerce. Most recently he has served as the Administrative Officer for the Montana Coal Board and Hard Rock Impact Board.
Andy’s strong work ethic and passion for our institution will serve the College well, as will his ability to build professional relationships.
Welcome Andy!
A Final Sign-Off
Photo courtesy of Dylan Brown, Helena IR
Our deepest thanks to John Lagerquist on 25 years of broadcasting Fighting Saints Football.
Lagerquist has announced that after 25 years of being the voice of Carroll College football and basketball, he has decided to hang up the headset. It was a decision he had been mulling for some time citing that the travel involved was getting to be too much for his schedule.
“He has really become — and for many, many years has been — the voice of Carroll athletics, and he’s done a wonderful job bringing Saints athletics to people in the Helena area” said former Carroll College Athletic Director Bruce Parker.
Thank you John – yours will be big shoes to fill.
Read more in the Helena IR at Lagerquist Saying Goodbye.
Student News
Mosquitos and Ticks and Biology Chicks
Two 2014 Carroll College graduates recently presented their thesis research at the NIH, NIGMS 5th Biennial National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) held in mid-June in Washington DC.
Kaya Garringer, from Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, presented her research on the "Relative Utility of Different Lengths of the Mitochondrial 16S rDNA Gene in Population Genetics of Tick Species Dermacentor andersoni.”
Katie Newton, from Columbia Falls, Montana, shared her research on the "Comparison of West Nile Virus exposure in horses and infection rates in the mosquito Culex tarsalis.”
Both students graduated with honors earning degrees in biology this spring. You can read more about their respective research in the Student Undergraduate Research Festival brochure.
The symposium showcases the scientific and training accomplishments of the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program of the National Institute of General Medicine (NIGMS).The scientific and training agenda of the symposium includes plenary presentations, keynote presentations in selected areas of scientific investigation, poster presentations of IDeA scientists, discussion forums and workshops.
Kaya Garringer
Katie Newton
Hunger Helpers
Erin Youngkin and Ashley De La Cruz
Carroll students Ashley De La Cruz and Erin Youngkin have been selected as Youth Ambassadors to aid in the fight against childhood hunger through the Sodexo Foundation, Share Our Strength campaign.
This summer the two Carroll juniors are interning with the Lewis & Clark No Kid Hungry program to help combat childhood hunger locally.
“This is a great working opportunity for both to gain a better understanding of hunger and food insecurity in Helena, as well as to network with those in our State Capitol” said Linda Bahr, general manager of Campus Dining.
For more information on their internship, click here.
Alumni News
Gettin' Hitched
Wayne and Marcy Schottler are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Melissa Schottler (’05), to Dan Mazurek (’06), son of Patty Mazurek and the late Joseph Mazurek, all of Helena.
Melissa graduated from Helena High School in 2001 and Carroll College in 2005 and works for PayneWest Insurance as a benefit planning account specialist.
Dan graduated from Capital High School in 2001 and Carroll College in 2006 and works for Mountain West Bank as a loan officer.
The couple will be married this July in Helena.
Career Moves
Sean Carroll (’00) was recently selected as one of the North Bay Business Journal's "40 under Forty" that recognizes emerging business and community leaders in the Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties region.
Sean is the marketing and communications manager for the Sonoma County Winegrowers, an association of 1,800 winegrowers in Sonoma County. In this role, he manages all aspects of our marketing and promotional programs, including advertising, media relations, social media, consumer and trade education, AVA co-op marketing grant programs, and the "We Are Sonoma County" branding campaign in partnership with Sonoma County Tourism and Sonoma County Vintners.
Outside work, he enjoys time with his wife Dene and their almost 2 year old son, Calvin (hopefully a future Saint someday).
Windermere Real Estate-Helena is pleased to announce the addition of sales associate Jared Engels (’12) to its Helena office.
Engels initially came to Helena to attend Carroll College. While here, he found a passion for the great outdoors and all that Montana has to offer. He can’t wait to work with the people in the community that he has gotten to know so well over these last few years.
Kurt Paulson (’06), who coached at the University of Montana for three seasons, will join the Oregon State men’s basketball program as the director of basketball operations.
Paulson, 31, worked for Wayne Tinkle at the University of Montana as an assistant coach in 2013-14 and as a graduate assistant coach in 2009-10 and 2010-11. He was the head coach at Bigfork High School from 2011-13 and an assistant coach at his alma mater, Carroll College, from 2007-09.
He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Carroll in 2007 and helped the team go 43-16 in two seasons and advance to the 2008 NAIA National Tournament.
Paulson, a 2001 graduate of Whitefish High School in Whitefish, Mont., played basketball for five years at Carroll College where he led the Saints to the 2005 NAIA semifinals and 2006 NAIA quarterfinals. He finished third in the nation in assists as a junior and led Carroll to a school-record 30 wins as a senior.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and health and physical education from Carroll in 2006 and a master’s degree in education from Montana in 2011.
Read more here.
Don Peoples Jr. (’86) has been named the first president of Butte Central Catholic Schools.
Appointed by Bishop George Leo Thomas of the Helena Diocese, he will serve in the same capacity as a public school superintendent.
A 28-year employee of the Butte Central schools, Peoples has served as executive director of the Butte Central Foundation, the district’s fundraising arm, since 1987. He will continue to hold that position. He will also continue to coach the varsity football team.
Peoples graduated from Butte Central in 1982 and Carroll College in 1986. He earned secondary education certification from Montana State University in 1987. He’s active on numerous community boards, including the Butte Central Catholic Schools Advisory Council and Budget committee.
The Cleveland Browns football franchise recently extended the contract of Executive Vice President Bryan Wiedmeier (’81). It was a special moment for Wiedmeier, who two years ago was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer.
Wiedmeier is entering his fifth season with the Browns, with his primary responsibilities involving long-term strategic planning, including stadium projects and capital endeavors. He joined the team following a 29-year tenure with the Miami Dolphins, where he was named president and COO by owner H. Wayne Huizenga in January 2006.
Wiedmeier earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the Florida bar. He was a three-year starting center for Carroll College, where he earned his business degree and served as team captain his senior year. He was a sophomore starter on Carroll's 1978 Hall of Fame team.
IN MEMORIAM
On May 31, 2014, James O. “Joe” Estenson (’69) passed away in Kalispell. He was born on April 11, 1947. He grew up in Columbia Falls; Marrakech, Morocco; and Madrid. After graduating high school in Madrid, he attended Carroll College.
From 1986 to 1999, Joe was the director of marketing for Alpine Aviation in Salt Lake City (owned by Gene Mallette his very dear friend). After retiring from Alpine, he returned to Helena and worked for the Department of Health and Human Services.
An avid outdoorsman, Joe fished whenever he had a chance. He enjoyed road trips, camping and Wildflower (frisbee golf tournament) with his children. He was always on some grand adventure with friends and family. Everyone he met was a friend, and he knew no strangers.
Everyone whose lives he touched is blessed for knowing him. He was a kind, gentle, caring and funny man who always thought of others before himself. His wish for his children was that they be happy in whatever they did.
Read more on his life here.
Becky Harrington (’50) passed away of respiratory failure on February 28, 2014 in San Francisco, California. While her death was sudden and unexpected, Becky died surrounded by her daughter, son and their families.
Becky was born on December 3, 1930 in Butte, Montana. Becky was passionate about education and instilled her love of learning in her children and grandchildren. A graduate of Carroll College School of Nursing, for which she had a lifetime deep affection, Becky also trained as one of the first women's health nurse practitioners in the country.
A pioneer in community and women's health, Becky led a life of healthcare activism and community outreach. After graduating from Carroll College in 1950, Becky worked as a nurse at Montana State Hospital, where she met her late husband Charles ("Chis") Harrington, also of Butte. While Chis established his law practice, Becky established the Butte Family Services Center, which she headed from 1970-1986. The Center received multiple grants for child abuse, prenatal / nutrition care, and family planning, all driven by Becky's devotion to health, family, and community.
Becky was strong, independent, smart, incredibly hard working, determined and suffered no fools. She had deep values and many sought her counsel. She was known for her keen sense of humor as well as for her beauty and style.
The Becky Harrington Endowed Nursing Scholarship at Carroll College School of Nursing has been created by the Harrington family in honor of their mother as a way to establish a lasting legacy in her honor. Contributions can be made to Carroll College, 1601 North Benton Avenue, Helena Montana, 59265.
Read more on her life here.
Cynthia “Cindy” Dawn Gwynn Viano (’78) passed away suddenly of natural causes on June 30, 2014. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Cindy was born on March 29, 1954, in Whitefish. Cindy spent her childhood in Eureka, graduating from Lincoln County High School in 1972. She attended college at Flathead Valley Community College, the University of Montana and Carroll College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in dental hygiene.
Her fascination for dental health started as a young child as she watched the dentist prepare her father’s mouth for dentures. Cindy started her career as a dental hygienist in Helena in 1978. She continued her career in the Flathead Valley for the next 30 years. Cindy not only enjoyed the care she provided her patients, but thrived on the personal connection she made with each patient that sat in her chair.
Cindy was a true animal lover and encouraged others to adopt homeless pets. A talented quilter and artist, Cindy made numerous quilts to give as gifts to loved ones and as donations for various causes. As a quilt is a patchwork of different images, Cindy was the thread that held all people in her life together. A wonderful lady who will be missed by so many people. The thread has broken but we will honor her by remembering the light and the love she brought into so many lives.
Read more on her life here.
Upcoming Events
Alumni Summer Picnics
Kalispell Alumni Gathering, July 13, 5-7 p.m., Foys Lake Community Center, 100 Foys Canyon Road, Kalispell
Portland Alumni Gathering, July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland
Seattle Alumni Gathering, July 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Aubrey Davis Park Area A Picnic Shelter, 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island
For more information and to rsvp for any of the events, please contact our Alumni Coordinator, Renee Wall at alumni@carroll.edu.
Carroll College Gifted Institute, July 13-19, Carroll College
The Gifted Institute will challenge gifted fifth through ninth grade students' academic potentials and provide opportunities for social development. Workshops, classes, and activities with adults and peers will enhance students' self-awareness and cognitive development. For more information, visit the Carroll College Gifted Institute webpage.
Fourth Annual Carroll College ASCE Golf Tournament, Sept. 19, Bill Roberts Golf Course, Helena
You have the opportunity to help fund Carroll American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter activities and win great prizes in the process. Cost is $80 per person (includes cart) or $320 per 4-person team. Hole sponsorship $150.
For more information and to register visit the Carroll ASCE webpage. For questions, contact Gary Fischer at (406) 447-4571 or gfischer@carroll.edu.
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