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1985 James Rice has been chosen as Patrick Henry Writing Fellow for the school year at State University of New York, Plattsburg. James is a professor of history  at SUNY Plattsburg, and his written work includes the 2012 book, “Tales from a Revolution: Bacon’s Rebellion and the Transformation of Early America.” (Editor’s note: due to…

1957 Anne Trostel Galbraith wrote an article about her mother, Helen Cogswell Trostel ’20, for the summer 2014 issue of the Cheyenne Mountain Kiva magazine. Helen was an accomplished artist, art teacher, and writer who continued working until she was past 90. She died at the age of 94 in 1989. 1959  Dave Van Metre…

Leadership Matters: Unleashing the Power of Paradox co-authored by Political Science Professor Tom Cronin Cronin’s newest book is the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Leadership Book Award. Unlike many books that emphasize specific rules and characteristics of leadership, this book takes a more nuanced view. The award committee praised it for its “clear examples, cogent arguments,…

Joe E. Mattys ’67 has seen Colorado College from both sides: as a student hungry for the Next Big Question and a teacher eager to pose it. “My first teaching job after my M.A. and a stint in the Army was back at CC,” says Joe, who taught theater from 1972 to 1977. “It was…

Marty Kemmer-Contreras ’85 believes education is a social justice issue. So much so, this combined political science and history major has spent the last decade trying to level the playing field in early childhood education. As director of community relations for Colorado Springs’ Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD), the local grantee for Head Start,…

On June 22, 2012, Iain Hyde ’06 was offered a new job. A mitigation specialist with Colorado’s Office of Emergency Management for almost three years, he was promoted to the state’s interim recovery manager position. On June 23, the Waldo Canyon Fire hit just a few miles from Colorado College — evacuating more than 30,000…

George L. Merkert Jr. George L. Merkert Jr., the team doctor for CC’s sports teams for more than 30 years, died July 12, 2014, at age 89. “Dr. Merkert was a most competent and caring physician, who had an uncanny ability to install confidence and trust in his patients,” said Horst Richardson, CC men’s soccer…

Weddings and Celebrations 1992    Randy Benzel and Kathy Duran were married June 21, 2014, at Mueller State Park near Divide, Colo. Randy is an independent data warehouse development consultant, and they live in Castle Rock, Colo. 2001 Hadiya Strasberg married Kevin Horne June 7, 2014, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Hadiya is an architectural designer and contractor…

  Dear Fellow Alumni, The Colorado College Alumni Association Board (AAB) asks your help in identifying outstanding prospective AAB members. AAB membership is a wonderful opportunity to become more engaged with and to give back to the college. It offers opportunities to help support and nurture CC’s outstanding students. We are seeking candidates who are committed to…