... I transfered about 45 credits from Merriman's College in Lubbock, Texas, was accepted and went from June 1966 every tri-mester until I met all degree requirements in January, 1969.  The graduation ceremonies were held May 25, 1969 at the Artesia High School Auditorium, with a reception held at MacHenry Stiff's, Vice President of Academic Affairs, home in Artesia.  I traveled from Dallas to Artesia to be part of those graduation ceremonies which were the very first class to graduate from the College of Artesia.  The diploma is written in English/Spanish since the college required a foreign language for graduation requirements.  I have a Bachelor of Arts in Business.  Some of my professors were Mr. & Mrs. Finley, Jim Cowan (my advisor), Chester Kwiecinski (Art), Bill Rackocy (Art), ...

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Monday, Dec. 12, 2011

Jackie Gilmore

Rockford, IL & Milwaukee, WI

obit

COMMENTS:  jackie gilmore, 62 LOVING SISTER, NIECE AND COUSIN

ROCKFORD - Jackie Gilmore, 62, of Rockford, formerly of Milwaukee, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2011.  Born Dec. 25, 1948, in Jackson, Tenn.; daughter of the late Virgil "Jack" and Adaliah Gilmore.

Jackie received her bachelor degree in sociology from the College of Artesia, Artesia, N.M.

She was a substitute teacher for the Rockford Public School District for a short period of time.

Survived by sisters, Paula (Art) Sanders of Houston, Kim (Carl) Hyman of Boston and Dwan (Nate) Fortier of Burbank, Calif.; aunt, Ophelia White of Rockford; cousins, Lamar and Leonard White of Rockford; loving friend, Rita McClain of Milwaukee; and a host of nieces and nephews. Service at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at Northwest Funeral Home, 6630 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee.

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Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 11:46 PM

Gary Nelson

Gardena, Ca

Yahoo

1967 ~ 1970

none

hanging out with friends

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Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 5:26 PM

George Cummings

Austin, TX

www.oceanicexpeditions.org

1967 ~ 1970

1983 2010

COMMENTS:  Greetings those who made it to the reunion.

It was so GREAT to see everyone ... feel pretty bad about not making it back Sat.  Even worse that I ran out of time to get at least 15 min one on one with more of you.  The best thing is knowing I'm back on the master list, and will do my best to not go MIA in the future.  Seeing so many C of A at a 40th event is even more confirmation that a very special experience bonded together a very unique set of individuals who shared the unique good and bad of C of A.  long live the spirit.

Cheers
George Cummings (see also my first guestbook entry)

For those with whom I wasn't able to have a one on one visit this website, in the press section will give you a good idea of what I've been up to the last 10 years.

    www.oceanicexpeditions.org

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Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Sherry Pemberton

OKC

COMMENTS:  I lived in Artesia during CoA early years and knew some of the students.  I recognize the names of Leslie and John Noel, and wonder if Juliano is Joe Juliano.  I remember others in the group such as Tom (C?)Kramer, Bob ? (tall w/dark hair), Sharon Johnson who married Larry ?, Margaret Potter and of course Effie and Fay.  It's great that you are still in touch with each other.  My best to the original CCs.

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Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 1:55 PM

George Cummings

Austin, TX

(Google )

www.oceanicexpeditions.org

1967 ~ 1970

1983

ocean sunsets

student council, Mavericks club, 26 mile marathon, Man and His Elements Class, theater - plays, wrestling team, Tue 10 cent beer night, baseball team, tossing girls in the swimming pool and spontaneous keg parties in the desert and those most memorable moments at the Vets Club House.

COMMENTS:  So sorry I lost contact hope I can make 2010 event   (next guestbook entry)

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Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 12:52 PM (2 hours ago)

Dean Nichols

Corona del Mar Ca

Google

You can find me on Facebook under Robert Dean

1970 ~ 1971

0

Thinking of an escape...  I tried tunneling.

One time, I don't know the person's name, at sunset was driving their truck quite fast in front of the dorms, cells, however you remember them, and crashing and flipping the truck from hitting the cemented post.  And Chuck winning the first marathon in Artesia.

COMMENTS:  Zoe, if you ever read this, I am surprised you don't remember going to Roswell, hitching a ride back to Artesia with you sleeping on my shoulder.  I was in contact with Steve Wesstoff for a while.  Fell off the map.  But he'll surface soon.  Steve Tucker is around, I hear.  Jackie Bishop is married somewhere in Il.  Charlie... I remember a lot of good guitar playing.  I remember a lot of old stories, what a place!  Does anyone remember Ted Narrow, and where he is?

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Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 8:08 AM

Ron "Stoney" Del Buono

Hendersonville, NC 28792

an email notification

www.HappyHideawayNC.com

1967 ~ 1968

Riding or picking my banjo

The uniqueness of the curriculum, the rides to Ruidoso, Juarez and some great and funny people.

COMMENTS:  Still looking for my roommate Ernie Snodgrass, but he was better known as Benie Zuchatelli.

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Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 8:32 AM (2 hours ago)

CofA Yahoo Group

Artesia, New Mexico

obituary

1966~1971

COMMENTS:  Link to obituary of CofA Assistant Librarian Edna Heckel.

http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=296143&fh_id=10210

"Edna was retired office manager for Artesia Good Samaritan Center and was Assistant Librarian at the College of Artesia from 1966 to 1971.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and Deacon and taught Sunday School; and was an active member of the Artesia Band Boosters and served as its president from 1965 to 1970.

Sharon Caldwell

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Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 4:08 AM

Bob Doepp

Elkhart / Ks

good old google search

1967 ~ 1971

none

No such thing as wasted time

Everyone and everything

COMMENTS:  I think about the friends and memories of Artesia often.  I hope there will be another reunion soon.  Since I'm now closeby in southwestern Kansas I can probably make it.

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Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 9:47 PM

David Pierce

The Woodlands, Texas

Stumbling around the web

www.DavePierceSongs.com

1966-70

Sadly, none

Replacing broken guitar strings

I rode the train from Chicago to New Mexico in 1966 for the College of Artesia's "Grand Opening". I attended 4 years and graduated.

COMMENTS:  I was very surprised to stumble on this website.

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Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Jim Scully

Benicia, CA 94510

Google

1970-1971

Wood working

Winning the Intramural Football Title

Email address
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Mon, May 11, 2009 at 5:25 PM (19 hours

Cynthia A. (Rhyne/Cardell) Sheffield

or

Google

Albuquerque, NM

Schumacher Group

1969 ~ 1970

2006

driving to places I've never been

marathons, TKE parties, working at the hospital

COMMENTS:  would love to get together again with old friends and acquaintances

Cynthia A. Sheffield, RN
Nurse Liaison - SW III
Schumacher Group
Albuquerque, NM 87109

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Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:48 PM

David Syers

Google

Alburtis, PA USA

1968 ~ 1972

None, unfortunately

Fishing or Reading Books

Living in NM and going to CofA; Having my Kids; Owning my first Horse; Beating Cancer; Hiking the Appalachian Trail; my first Cruise; my first whitetail deer; my dog 'Buddy'; my gun collection; and too many more to list.

COMMENTS:  Obviously, I've moved...so my address and email address has changed.  (2/14/04 submission)

Please keep me in mind for the next reunion!
Thanks,

David Syers

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Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Phil

internet search

COMMENTS:  I was looking for some information on the riot in Albuquerque and stumbled across this page.  Website link/location/URL:

CoAlumni.Jamrent.org/riot1971.htm

If anyone would like to set the record straight, I'd be happy to enlighten them.

Webmaster response:  Click the link above to see updated page.

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Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM

Robert Charles Hunter

reunions

www.robertcharleshunter.com

2001

COMMENTS:  Curious Journey: Origins
A New Age Traveler's Guide to the Unknown
By Robert Charles Hunter

In today's culture, we all seek rational answers to events that we can't explain, don't believe, or have trouble comprehending.  Curious Journey: Origins is the first in a series of books in which nationally known civic leader, consultant and business entrepreneur Robert Charles Hunter introduces readers to various perspectives of our world, many known as elements of the New Age.

While many of us are quick to dismiss anything New Age as a possible path to answers about our planet, even the most logic-based mind will find some intriguing notions explored in this book.  Origins was written to encourage diversity in thinking…so you may see the world differently after reading it!

So what is the New Age, how does it work, and why are so many people talking about it?

Hunter doesn't seek to provide all these answers, but he does take a refreshing no-nonsense approach to topics such as metaphysics, folklore, historic relics, and many other apparent mysteries.

The first 25 copies purchased will be autographed by Robert Charles Hunter!

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February 07, 2009 11:04 pm

Richard (Rich) L. Mumau

Venango, PA

Meadville Tribune

COMMENTS:  Anthony Cali mailed a copy of the obituary he'd received from Dan Leech.  That site has a memorial process where visitors can leave their comments.

2001 Reunion Group: Click the LEFT side to see the full original; the RIGHT SIDE to see an enlargement;
and the MIDDLE to go back to from whence you came.

Other POP-UPs:  2001 reunion Sheraton Hotel group picture (LARGE names)  ¤  2006 reunion Marriott Hotel group picture

Click a surname to display the guestbook entry, email address web link and/or (dated picture) associated with it.

1971 Riots-Albuquerque 23-Adams Stein, Sue 44-Aiken, Lynne Dowling (8/3/01) 15-Anastos, Peter    Assagioli, Gabriela       (formerly Joan Sabia) 36-Baird, Doug 13-Baltz, Don    Barrett, Tom    Begala, Lee W.    Bell, Brad    Bennett, Zara Waters Wolf (7/12/06)    Berg, Jeff    Berry, Robert    Blutfield, Joel    Bonogorio, Bob (Mopa) (looking for) 45-Borinstein Young, Cathy    Bowman Rakowitz, Carol   6-Cali, Anthony J. (7/12/06)    Caldwell, Lee (7/12/06)    (Rhyne/Cardell) Sheffield, Cynthia 38-Ciriacks, Ben (7/15/06)   1-Cowan, Jim   3-Cowan, Bunny    Cox, Clarence    Cummings, George   10/16/10   (6/1983)    Cummings, Larry 31-Davis, Kathy (8/3/01)    Dean, Robert    Del Buono, Ron "Stoney" 21-Dennis , Sharon Woolridge (8/3/01)    Donaldson, Brenda    Doepp, Bob 44-Dowling Aiken, Lynne 26-Durham, Roger (8/2/01)    Durkin, Keith (looking for) 47-Epstein, Joan Kwiecinski 32-Ewan, Bill 30-Ewan, Romayne    Flowers, Jimmy    Furlong, C. William    Gagnon , Andre 18-Galik McManus, Bette

Galinkin, Mitchell    Gilmore, Jackie(obit)    Groleau, Wesley 12-Gore Heskett, Carolyn 16-Hamilton, Mary (8/3/01)    Hammill, Joan (8/2/01) 29-Harada, Stan (8/2/01)    Hardesty Hobbs, Margo (Kay)    Haskins, Jim    Hatch, Roger    Heckel, Edna (Librarian-obit) 12-Heskett, Carolyn Gore 20-Hiestand, Sue    Higgins, Walt 19-Hlivko, Terry (8/2/01)   9-Hmura, David 10-Hmura, Merideth     Hobbs, Margo (Kay) Hardesty     Hooker Noel, Leslie (7/12/06)     Horn, Lottie 40-Hotze, Rich 22-Hunter, Bob (8/3/01)     Robert Charles Hunter 46-Jacobs, Bob (8/2/01)    Jensen, Eric (7/12/06) 24-James, Jonna Wise    Jordan , Ellis    Joseph , Chip 34-Kennedy, John (8/3/01)    Kinyon Weaver, Debra (ref)    Kohn, Edward    Krasner, Allan T.    Kross, Peter 43-Kwiecinski Chet 47-Kwiecinski Epstein, Joan (8/2/01)    Loughlin, Tricia (8/2/01) 35-Leech, Dan (8/2/01)    Lewis, Jack   8-Link, Marilyn McGonagill    Lufkin, Lawrence L. (7/12/06)    Lyon, Ginny (7/12/06)    Lyon, Jim (7/12/06)    Maglio, John (looking for)

Main, Becky 28-Main, Nathan   8-McGonagill Link, Marilyn 18-McManus, Bette Galik    Mellin, Stan (looking for)    Miholic, Dale    Moore, Richard    Moore, Shannon (looking for)    Morris, Zoe    Mumao, Rich (obit)    Murray, Dante    Myers, Jeani (8/2/01)    Nelson, Gary   2-Nesbitt, Victor (7/12/06)    Nichols, Dean    Noel, John (7/12/06)    Noel, Leslie Hooker (7/12/06) 41-O'Brien, Jack    Ocheltree, Tino    O'Neal, Tom    O'Shaughnessy von Seeger, Penny 42-Olivier, Joe 37-Otero Rice, Helen   7-Peck, Vern (7/12/06) 14-Pellechio , Tony (8/3/01)    Pemberton, Sherry (Artesian) 11-Pettigrew Volek, Maribeth    Pierce, Dave    Pinto, Frank    Place, Roger (Memorial)    Radford, Mark (7/14/06) (6/1983)    Rakowitz, Carol Bowman    Reay, Kathy (7/12/06)    Reddemann, Pat    (Rhyne/Cardell) Sheffield, Cynthia 37-Rice, Helen Otero 39-Rice, Lucien 'Rojo'    Romans, Russ    Rosa, Richard 33-Rosner, Al    Rossi, Charles    Rubado, Paul

Rubin, Cy    Ryan, Dennis (looking for) 27-Rudisill Skelton, Niki (7/06) (8/2/01)    Sabia, Joan       (now Gabriela Assagioli)    Samules, Rick (looking for)    Sardone, Nick  3/23/07 25-Scalise, Jim    Scully, Jim    Seeger, Penny O'Shaughnessy von    Segur, Christopher    Shannon    Sheffield (Rhyne/Cardell), Cynthia A.    Sigenthaler, Bill 27-Skelton, Niki Rudisill    Smith, Pat (7/12/06)    Snodgress, Ernie (looking for)    Sonnenfeld, Hank (looking for)    Steffen, Martha 'Marf' Schacke (7/12/06) 23-Stein, Sue Adams   5-Stiff, Mac   4-Stiff, Anne    Syers 2/14/04, David C.  4/21/09    Talbot, Tom    Takei, Shin    Taylor, Bill 11-Volek, Maribeth Pettigrew    von Seeger, Penny O'Shaughnessy    Walter, Charley    Waters Wolf Bennett, Zara    Weaver, Debra Kinyon (ref)    West, Paul    White, George    Whiteside, Ron 17-Wieder, Tom (7/12/06) 24-Wise James, Jonna    Wolf Bennett, Zara Waters (7/12/06)    Woodlee, Mary (7/12/06) 21-Woolridge Dennis, Sharon    Wright, Karla A. 45-Young, Cathy Borinstein (8/3/01)    Zacchini, Patrick    Zuchatelli, Benie (looking for)

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