Alumni choose Wayne B. Hunter and Jeanine Jones
The Casper College Alumni Association has chosen Wayne B. Hunter as this year’s Distinguished Alumnus and Jeanine Jones as this year’s Commitment to Excellence honoree.
Hunter received his A.S. in wildlife management from Casper College in 1983. He then went on to earn his B.S. in biology from Central Missouri State University, his M.S. in entomology from the University of Columbia-Missouri and his Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Hunter is the lead scientist, and a research entomologist, on Pierce’s disease and the glassy-winged sharpshooter, in the Subtropical Insects Research Unit, at the U.S. Horticultural Research Lab in Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Former Casper College Director of Student Health Services, Jones was selected as this year’s Commitment To Excellence honoree. Established in 1991 by the Casper College Alumni Association, the award honors “those who have given exemplary service to and have made a significant difference in the growth and development of Casper College.
Beginning her job in September 1967, Jones was a familiar face to Casper College students until her retirement in 1994. During her time at Casper College, Jones was the medical person on duty during the annual Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo, sponsored the Miss Casper College Pageant for several years, served during the 80’s as president of the Casper College Association, was a member of the Casper College Alliance Social Committee, and in the 80’s established the physician’s clinic providing students with physician care at no charge n a program still in existence today.
Both Hunter and Jones will be officially recognized during the 2008 Alumni and Friends Banquet to be held on Friday, October 6 at the Casper Petroleum Club. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased through Linda Nix, alumni coordinator, at 268-2218, toll free 800-442-2963, ext. 2218 or by emailing her at alumni@caspercollege.edu.