It’s plainly evident that the Pueblo Community College has the formula for success. For 82 years, the college, through various iterations and mascots, has consistently turned out talented and respected graduates.
The Pueblo Community College Foundation hosted a weekend of Homecoming activities for former SCJC (Southern Colorado Junior College), PC (Pueblo College), PJC (Pueblo Junior College), SCSC (Southern Colorado State College) and USC (University of So
uthern Colorado) students who attended college classes on the Orman Avenue campus. A weekend of festivities was planned to reunite alumni from those institutions.
“We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to present a variety of special activities for those alumni who have a tie to this wonderful campus which has been serving the needs of those seeking out higher education for the past 82 years,” explained PCC Foundation Executive Director Martha Simmons.
The weekend of activities featured an alumni dinner & nostalgic bonfire on Friday, October 9 and an alumni breakfast and PCC campus tours on Saturday, October 10.
Don Gale, class of 1949, gave a $5,000 donation and talked to the crowd about his fond memories of meeting his wife there when she was 19 years old. They were married for 64 years.
The reception abounded with other stories of athletic feats, friendships and camaraderie and people hugged and smiled upon seeing acquaintances from long ago.
For more information on the PCC Foundation events and programs, log on to www.puebloccfoundation.org.
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- Volunteers Jared Denney and Jorge Chimal help to greet guests
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- Volunteers at the check-in tablle
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- Henry Lefebre, left, Molly and Rudolph Martinez
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- Cathy Shea and Robert Franz
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- Ray Headley, Rich Glach, Janet and Don Bailey Chuck McGee
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- Ron Winters (’67) and Ralph Gonzales (’71). Ron lettered in football, tennis and basketball; Ralph lettered in track.
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- Old yearbooks available for perusal
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- Robert and Karen Van Duyn
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- PCC President Dr. Patty Erjavec, Ray Erjavec, Dr. Sunny Schmitt (Chief Academic Officer), Martha Simmons (Foundation Executive Director), Chuck Williams and Fred Johnson
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- Henry Romero, left, with old friend Lewis DeAngelo (’53)
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- Al Duran, left, with Dr. Robert and Debbie Knudson
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- Comedian Garrett Waller and his wife Keri
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- Karisha Barela, left, Paula Jiminez, Susan Barela
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- Henry and Sue Romero
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- Dr. Patty Erjavec greets guests
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- Mary Ellen and Jim Blasing– his dad Spank Blasing was a track coach
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- Theresa Martinez and Matthew Blasing
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- Bob Ross, left, Pete Pullara, Lynne Ross
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- Candace Elgart and her brother-in-law, Mickey Moore (he’s on the board)
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- The late ’60s/early ’70s track team
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- Nancy and Ed Sanchez
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- Frank and Gwen Grant came in from South Carolina
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- Don Gale, left, chats with Robert Van Duyn
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- Lynn Simmons, left, talks with Karen Van Duyn
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- Ralph Gonzales, left, and Tim Simmons
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- Pat McGraw, left, Ralph Gonzales, Tim Simmons
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- Ron Winters, left, catches up with Pat McGraw
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- Lynn and Tim Simmons
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- Christine McGrath, left, and Nicole Ayers
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- Christine McGrath, Nicole Ayers and Jeanne Gardner, librarian for 31 years
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- Don Gale talks to Martha Simmons
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- Jan and Ralph Williams (he was a football lineman and she’s on the board)
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- Coach Don Stutters, left, Pete Pullara, “Mad Dog”
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- Toni Trujillo, left, David Siguenza, Brad Paglione, Barb Simms, Denise Spaccamonti, Adam Padilla
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- Dennis and Shirley Carey, left, Tonya Nelson, Matt Simper, Dr. Sunny Schmitt
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- Table centerpieces
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- Mia and Andrew Sanchez with their son Lucas, left, Karen Gonzales and her son Sonny Gonzales
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- Ron Winters takes a special photo
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- Some of the military alums
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- Mary and Tom Chavez
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- Janet and Don Bailey, left, with Becky and Kirk Brynjulson
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- Pete Pullara talks on video about his memories
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- The robots from the new “STEM” program–“Patty” and “Ray”
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- Al Lamphere, left, and Rich Lamphere
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- Sarah Lott, left, Barb Simms, David Siguenza, Toni Trujillo
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- Ralph Gonzales was a great emcee
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- Billy Fuerstenberger was a track star back in the day. Most recently, he served on the Honor Guard for the Pope’s visit
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- Dr. Robert Knudson (’59) plays the bagpipe
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- Robots “Patty” and “Ray” from the new STEM program
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- The Pueblo Ritual Veterans Team posts the colors. The team provides funeral services to vets in Southern Colorado.
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- Father Ben Bacino gives the invocation
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- Martha Simmons and Patty Erjavec compare notes
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- Martha Simmons catches up with Mary Ellen and Jim Blasing
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- Foundation Executive Director Martha Simmons welcomes the alums
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- Tony Hegler, Chuck Williams, Fred Johnson were football stars back in the day.
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- Dr. Patty Erjavec thanks everyone for attending
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- Dr Patty Erjavec and some of her staff: Martha Simmons, Jon Brude, Dr. Sunny Schmitt, Linda Tremblay, Tonya Nelson and Mary Chavez
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- Martha Simmons and Dr. Patty Erjavec receive a $5,000 donation from Don Gale (’49)
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- Garrett Waller presents his comedy routine
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- Mickey Moore and Candace Elgart laugh at some of Garrett Waller’s jokes
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- There was a bonfire after the dinner, even with s’mores
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- Alums line up for s’mores
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- Martha Simmons, left, Dr Patty Erjavec and Lynn Simmons at the breakfast
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- Shannon Elliott, left, LaToya Payton, Alicia Trujillo and Jennifer Bauer helped to check in guests
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- Connie Suarez and Vera Conard-Garrett
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- Ralph Gonzales, left, Theresa and Ken Jones, Marilyn Antenucci, Bill and Linda Scott–the guys ran track back in the ’60s
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- Eva Tapia, Director of the Simulation Center, with Nancy Hunt and Eva’s brother, Abel Tapia
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- Don and Janet Bailey
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- Denise Spaccamonti, Coordinator of Early College, left, with Mary Chavez, Dean of Health Professions & Public Safety
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- Billy Fuerstenberger, left, and Tony Hegler head the breakfast buffet line
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- Dr. Sunny Schmitt and Linda Tremblay
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- Michael Salamena, left, Beverly and Ed Mendicello, Rich Salamena
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- Dr. Robert and Debbie Knudson
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- Rich Lamphere and Al Lamphere
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- Alums enjoy breakfast
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- Jane Adams, left, and Zita Broyles
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- Dr. Robert Knudson chats with Chuck Williams
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- Jon Brude, Chief Business Officer
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- Marv and Sandy Stein
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- Don Gale (’49)
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- PCC staff members enjoy breakfast
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- Tour guides Vickii Dolan, left, Christy Shearer, Katie Holcomb, Hannah Hart, Mary Z Lee
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- Catering Coordinator Marvin Hays
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- Gwen and Frank Grant
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- Ralph Gonzales continued his emcee duties
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- Frank Grant reminisces about being All American with Ralph Gonzales
