Spring Alumni Reunion
Spring Alumni Reunion 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Northwestern’s Spring Alumni Reunion is a time for all alumni and friends of the University to return to the Alva campus, renew friendships, make new memories, and celebrate the legacy of being a Ranger.
The day of celebration is held annually on the last Saturday of April.
The day includes recognition of six alumni classes. The honored alumni are celebrating their 70-, 60-, 50-, 25-, 10- and 5-year anniversaries of their graduations. These individuals will be invited to receive their commemorative pin, presented by the president of Northwestern.
Also scheduled is the Special Awards Ceremony, where seniors are recognized for the accomplishments in several categories.
To complete the day, Outstanding Graduates – in the categories of Arts, Business/Professional, Education, Humanitarian, Ranger Recognition and Ranger Spirit – are recognized for their achievements.
This acknowledgement is part of the evening banquet.
Mark your calendars to celebrate being a Ranger.
Deadline for nominations is January 1.
- The nomination form must be completed in its entirety in order for it to be considered by the Outstanding Graduate Committee. This committee is comprised of Alumni Board members
- Nominees for Northwestern Oklahoma State University outstanding graduates must be graduates of the university.
- Nominees are expected to attend the Spring Alumni Reunion Banquet the last Saturday of April.
- Nominators have the opportunity to nominate in the category they believe best fits their candidate’s qualifications. However, the Outstanding Graduate Committee may select a candidate whose credentials and accomplishments fit within a different category.
- If there are no nominations made for particular categories or the Outstanding Graduate Committee recognizes there are no qualified candidates for specific categories, then the award will not be given.
- Outstanding Graduate Nominations
- Nominees must be graduates who have demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his/her profession, business, avocation, or life services in a way as to bring pride and honor to the University.
Nominees for each category do not necessarily need to hold degrees in a relevant discipline, as many of our alumni have successfully moved from one career to another.
Nominations remain active for two years.
The following information provides guidelines for nominating graduates in specific categories. Including supporting information – relevant to these guidelines – about your nominee will be invaluable for the review by the Outstanding Graduate Committee.
Further, information that substantiates a nominee’s credentials – including past awards and/or accolades – is important and should be included in the nomination packet.
Arts. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Arts category should be recognized as having significantly contributed in one of the following areas:
· Performing arts
· Visual arts
· Literary arts
Business/Professional. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Business/Professional category should be recognized as having made a distinctive mark in their business and/or standing as a professional.
Education. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Education category should be recognized for their excellence in and/or out of the classroom, as well as those contributing to research in the educational field. Nominees may have experience in one or a combination of three of the following areas:
· Public schools, K-12
· Private schools, K-12
· Schools of higher education, public and private
· Vocational and technology schools
Humanitarian. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Humanitarian category should be acknowledged for their work to improve the welfare and safety of others while maintaining and protecting human dignity. Their accomplishments can be recognized on a local, state, national or global level.
Ranger Spirit. Nominees for the Outstanding Ranger Recognition category should be recognized for their exceptional support of the university and the embodiment of Ranger spirit. This is the former Ranger Recognition Award.
Recognition. Nominees for the Outstanding Recognition category will be honored for their significant achievements within ten years of his/her graduation.
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Thank you for nominating a candidate for Oustanding Graduate if you require further assistance, please call 580-327-8593.
2025
Kristy Benson, Art
Cherrie Dixon Greco, Business/Professional
Dr. Don Raleigh, Education
Rose Blunk, Humanitarian
Dash Johnson, Ranger Recognition
Elda Jones, Ranger Spirit
2024
Mickey Jordan, Art
Jeff Allen, Business/Professional
Kenneth Hamilton, Education
Dana Jo Stanton, Humanitarian
Sara Acosta, Ranger Recognition
Myra Davison, Ranger Spirit
2023
Jimmy Richey, Art
Nicole Steuart, Business/Professional
Donnie Rader, Education
Kevin Evans, Humanitarian
Dr. Madison Campbell, Ranger Recognition
2022
Alexandria Carmon, Art
Rich Cantillon, Business/Professional
Tommi Earnhart Leach, Education
Patricia Mitchell, Humanitarian
Clay Reed, Ranger Recognition
Greg Bowman, Ranger Spirit
2019
Dixie Friend Gay, Art
Darell Nay, Business/Professional
Kristi Goff, Education
Tom and Margaret Melander, Humanitarian
Felipe Eichenberger, Ranger Recognition
2018
Tim Rundel, Art
Doyle E. Hill, Business/Professional
Michael E. Mitchel, Education
Cynthia Rock, Humanitarian
Natalie Evans, Ranger Recognition
Judy Wolgamott, Ranger Spirit
2017
David Elder, Art
Doug Van Meter, Business/Professional
Julie Zollinger, Education
James Erskine, Humanitarian
Phyllis Brunsteter, Ranger Spirit
2016
Edana Caldwell, Art
Gary Sacket, Business/Professional
Tom Fisher, Education
Dr. Reid Holland, Humanitarian
Linda Tutwiler, Ranger Spirit
2015
Joshua Holland, Art
Connie Sturgeon-Hart, Business/Professional
Dr. William Pride, Education
F. Browning Pipestem, Humanitarian
Thelma Crouch, Ranger Spirit
2014
Marvin Wiebener, Art
Chad Moore, Business/Professional
James "Jim" Rodgers, Education
Linda Ybarra-Kotich, Humanitarian
J. Stewart Arthurs, Ranger Recognition
2013
Joe Shirley, Business/Professional
Karen Sue Liese Myers, Humanitarian
Adam M. Steuart, Art
Diane Kasparek-Spicer, Education
2012
Maj. Gen. Vaughn A. Ary, Business/Professional
Mike McGinley, Humanitarian
Larry Case, Art
Lee Haley, Education
Christopher Feeney, Recognition
2011
Charles L. Stuckey, Business/Professional
Keith Edward Ballard, Ed.D., Education
Barbara Kay Duncan, Humanitarian
Manny Gamallo, Art
Allison Woods, Recognition
Angelia Case, Ranger Recognition
Valarie Case, Ranger Recognition
2010
Rodney R. Dunkin, Education
Jane (Hobbs) McDermott, Business/Professional
Jack E. Kippenberger, Humanitarian
Nicolle (Rubenstein) Campbell, Arts
Grant Bowen, Recognition
2009
Scott W. Plunkett, Education
Kent A. Wilson, O.D., Business/Professional
Darin L. Headrick, Humanitarian
2008
Willie Spears Jr., Education
Andrew Fosmire, Business/Professional
Robert Wharton, Humanitarian
Patrick Crayton, Recognition
2007
Sheldon Russell, Humanitarian
Jim Seeger-Newby, Education
Michael Rauh, Business/Professional
Camee Smith, Recognition
2006
Jack Lancaster, Business/Professional
Dr. Gary Wolgamott, Education
Trudy Wheeler, Humanitarian
Eliot Smith, Recognition
2005
Duane Pierson, Business/Professional
Larry Sanchez, Education
Janet Cordell, Humanitarian
Bobbi Ramirez, Recognition
2004
Lynn Scott, Recognition
Robert Reeg, Business/Professional
Bill Pitts, Humanitarian
2003
Karen Bishop-Koehn, Education
Jennifer Flaherty-Berends, Recognition
Albert Pearson, Ranger Recognition
Terry Ingmire, Business/Professional
John L. Barton, Humanitarian
2002
Michael McNeeley, Business/Professional
Myrna Carney, Education
Billie Short, Humanitarian
Dustin Dersch, Recognition
2001
Donald Coppock, Business/Professional
Dr. Milt Lehr, Education
Scott Ware, Humanitarian
2000
Joe L. Heaton, Business/Professional
Kyle Roberts Dahlem, Education
Mary Williams Nichols, Humanitarian
Barbara Struckle, Ranger Recognition
1999
Robert Reusser, Business/Professional
Dr. Dan Shorter, Education
Fred Neuman, Humanitarian
Jane Johnson, Recognition
Dr. Billy Dale Dotter, Ranger Recognition
1998
Centennial Honorees
Maud Drake-Bingham
Edna Donley
Lori Hansen Lane
Mike Hargrove
Dr. John Marvel
M. L. Sharp
Andy Clark
Aurice Huguley
Chirold Epp
Phil Noah
1997
Dr. James Claflin, Business/Professional
Dr. Stephen Painton, Education
Mark Norman, Humanitarian
Julane Hart Taylor, Recognition
1996
A. J. Kotich, Business/Professional
Mary Jane Bassett, Education
Mildred Reusser, Humanitarian
Kay Farrell, Recognition
1995
Adair Brown, Business/Professional
Dr. John Allen Rider, Education
Ben Buckland, Humanitarian
1994
Dr. Peggy Wisdom, Business/Professional
Glen Piper, Education;
Rev. Darrel Hardy, Humanitarian
Dr. L.W. Patzkowsky, Ranger Recognition
1993
Richard G. Dotter, M.D., Business/Professional
Francisco Ybarra, Ph. D., Education
Larry Fields, Humanitarian
1992
Ira Painton, Business/Professional
Dr. Larry Claflin, Education
Karen Spicer, Humanitarian
1991
Dr. William H. Simon, Business/Professional
Elizabeth Johnson Zadorozny, Education
1990
Dr. Brock E. Schnebel, Business/Professional
James H. Hood, Education
Mark Sisco, Recognition
Bob Reneau, Ranger Recognition
1989
David A. Shafer, Business/Professional
Billy Sacket, Education
Ed Calhoon, M.D., Humanitarian
Brenda Sheik, Recognition
1988
P. D. Casper, M.D., Business/Professional
Dr. Larry W. Nutter, Education
Irving L. Smith, Humanitarian
1987
Melvin Kloefkorn, Business/Professional
J. N. Voorhees, Education
M. L. Sharp, Humanitarian
Paul Kinzie, Recognition
1986
Tom J. McDaniel, Business/Professional
Jack T. Strahorn, Education
Vesta M. Rundle, Humanitarian
Mary Jo Servis, Recognition
1985
Dr. Chirold Epp, Business/Professional
J. Edward Bennett, Education
S. Floyd Sibley, Humanitarian
Bob Merritt, Recognition
1984
Dr. A. Merrill Schnitzer, Business/Professional
Darrel Ray, Education
Mary Nell Legg, Humanitarian
Tom Newby, Recognition
1983
James D. Foliart, Business/Professional
Dr. Marvin C. Leist, Education
MeRita Hoy, Humanitarian
1982
Manuel O. Parra-Parada, Business
Dr. E. Leon Hibbs, Education
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Larry Hendricks, Humanitarian
1981
Dr. Dennis Weigand, Business
Dr. James H. Stringer, Education
Dr. Rosa Rodrigues-Reeves, Humanitarian
1980
Aurice Huguley, Business
William D. Overstreet, Education
Durward Brown, Humanitarian
1979
Dale Frieden, Business
Dr. Glenn A. Welsch, Education
Dr. John W. V. Smith, Humanitarian
1978
Jack M. Annis, Business
Wilda Walker, Education
Dixie Molz, Humanitarian
1977
Brandon Frost, Business
Scott Tuxhorn, Education
William J. Mellor, Humanitarian
1976
No awards given this year.
1975
Floyd Harrington
Dale Cullip
Dr. Larry Paul Martin
Dr. H. Leland Steffen
1974
Phil B. Noah
Dr. John Marvel
Dr. Wilton Anderson
1973
Edna Donley
Robert Innis
2:30 – 4:00 pm……....……Campus Tours, begin in Food Court, Student Center
Museum of Natural History, McKeever School and Fellers Family Auditorium
Northwestern Bookstore is open
4:00 pm……………………President’s Reception, Ballroom, Student Center
Classes of 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 2000, 2015 and 2020 and the
2025 Outstanding Graduates
4:30 pm……………………Pinning Ceremony, Ballroom, Student Center with 5, 10, 25, 50, 60 and
70-year Anniversary Graduates
5:00 pm……………………Senior Awards Presentations, Ranger Room, Student Center
6:00 pm……………………Alumni Banquet, Percefull Fieldhouse
The program includes the Outstanding Graduate awards, recognition of our honored classes and music by the University Singers.
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