Homecoming 2002 Alumni Awards
Outstanding Alumni Award:
Jesse
J. Ary, GWC '61
Jesse Ary is an alumnus of George Williams College.
He went on to work for the YMCA and is currently unit supervisor
at the Arizona Department of Economic Security, where he supervises
a team which provides services to families, children, and adults
in social service programs. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Clyde
C. Lowstuter, AU '69
Clyde Lowstuter, a resident of Lake Forest, Illinois,
earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Aurora University.
He is president and CEO of Robertson Lowstuter, his 20-year-old
executive development firm. He is also the author of two acclaimed
McGraw-Hill books, In Search of the Perfect Job and Network Your
Way to Your Next Job. Fast!
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Tom
Beerntsen, GWC '71
Tom Beerntsen is a graduate of George Williams College.
He has worked in many positions within the YMCA, and is currently
Chairman of the National Board of the YMCA. He is president of Beerntsen
Confectionery and resides in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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Santos Rivera, AU '73
Santos Rivera is an Aurora College graduate. He currently
works as special assistant to the president of Northeastern Illinois
University and project director of the Chicago ENLACE Partnership,
a Kellogg Foundation national initiative in Hispanic Higher Education
that includes 13 national projects. He has also served as university
chair of the Minority Internship Program at Northeastern University.
His teaching services to Northeastern include acting as Thesis/Project
Advisor for students of the University Honors Programs.
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David
R. Barrows, AU '77
David R. Barrows is Bureau Commander of the Kane County
Sheriff's Office. He received his bachelor's degree from Aurora
University and graduated from the National Federal Bureau of Investigation
Academy with a 4.0 GPA. He currently resides in Geneva, Illinois.
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David
L. Stover, AU '78, '88
David L. Stover holds a bachelor's degree in criminal
justice and a master's degree in business management from Aurora
University. He was elected mayor of the City of Aurora in April
1997. Prior to his election, he served as the City of Aurora's police
chief from 1991 until his retirement in late 1996. Mayor Stover
also has a background in the educational field. He has been an instructor
at Waubonsee Community College and an instructor and senior lecturer
at Aurora University. He also has worked as a guest lecturer at
such institutions as the University of North Florida. His articles
have been published in Police Technology and Management Magazine,
Police Chief, and local newspapers.
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Roger K. Parolini Lifetime Achievement Award:
Quentin
R. Mease, GWC '48
Quentin Mease is presently the chairman of Harris
County Hospital Foundation in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of
George Williams College, and went on to found many civic organizations,
including the Houston Community Forum and the Houston Area Urban
League. He also served as executive director of the South Central
Branch of the Houston, Texas YMCA, launching many diverse programs.
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Athletic Hall of Fame Awards 2000:
Jerry
Angle, GWC '74, '76
Jerry Angle is an alumnus of George Williams College.
He went on to serve his alma mater in various positions, including
athletic director, assistant professor, and men's and women's volleyball
coach. He has also coached at Northwestern University, Dominican
University, and is currently employed at Benedictine University.
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John
Bachio, AU '91
John Bachio is a graduate of Aurora University and
a resident of Oswego, Illinois. He is currently in his eighth year
of teaching at Thompson Junior High in Oswego, and has been coaching
basketball and baseball for nearly 10 years. He is a past volunteer
for the Special Olympics.
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Derek
Tieman, AU '93
Derek Tieman received his bachelor's degree in recreation
administration from Aurora University. Derek remains ranked among
the top five single-season and career record holders at both running
back and kick returner. He has also volunteer coached high school
basketball and football. He currently works for R&L Carriers
and resides in Dupo, Illinois.
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William
Flowers, AU '95
William Flowers is an alumnus of Aurora University,
where he received his bachelor's degree in engineering science.
William was named Athlete of the Year in 1995 for basketball. He
presently is a quality engineer for System Sensor in St. Charles,
Illinois.
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Dr.
Sam Bedrosian ("Dr. B."), Athletic Director and Coach,
'57-'62, '68-'94
Dr. Sam Bedrosian worked at Aurora College and Aurora
University as athletic director, head of the Department of Physical
Education, assistant professor, and varsity basketball, softball,
tennis, golf, and baseball coach. He currently resides in South
Haven, Michigan.
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Nora
Campbell, GWC '72
Nora Campbell received her master's degree from George
Williams College, where she also acted as gymnastics and rhythmic
gymnastics coach. She went on to serve as coach and team manager
of rhythmic gymnastics teams for the Olympic, Pan American, and
Goodwill games. Nora is currently a gallery director at Dormont
Studio Gallery in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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