Date:
5/1/2002
Contact: Wendel Sloan at 505.562.2253
Reporter: Shane Brown
PORTALES–Eastern New Mexico University recognized the 2002 retirees at a reception on Wednesday, May 1 in the SAS atrium.
The retirees were: Dr. Donald F. Averill, associate professor of chemistry, 1978-2002; Ruth Evans, department/division secretary of biology and physical sciences, 1980-2002; Jimmy Garcia, custodian II, 1984-2002; Phil Geraci, associate professor of art, 1993-2002; Robert Locke, science laboratory assistant, 1985-2001;
Wayne Moore, head women's basketball coach, instructor of health and physical education, 1980-2002; Lois Nichols, payroll manager, 1980-2001; Priscilla Pena, custodian II, 1992-2001; Dr. Patrick Rucker, professor of theatre, 1976-2002; Dr. Lee Scanlon, associate professor of mass communication, 1989-2002; Lynne Wall, supervisor, computer operations, 1973-2002; Dr. Margaret Willen, associate professor of modern languages, director of Advising and the Freshman Year, 1979-2002 and Dr. Richard Willen, associate professor of sociology, chair of the Department of Psychology and Sociology, 1978-2002.
Retirees were presented gifts in appreciation for their many years of service.
Thank you, congratulations and best wishes to all!
The 2002 ENMU retirees who were present at the recent retirement ceremony in the SAS atrium were (L-R): Dr. Richard Willen, Dr. Margaret Willen, Dr. Pat Rucker, Wayne Moore, Priscilla Pena, Dr. Donald Averill, and Ruth Evans.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)