Kane Family Scholars
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
and
Pikes Peak Community College
May 15, 2007
Welcome
Kane Family Foundation Trustees
Campus Appreciation
Pam Shockley-Zalabak,
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Tony Kinkel,
Pikes Peak Community College
Andy and Wanden Kane
“Independence through Education”
Introduction of Students
Pam Shockley-Zalabak,
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Tony Kinkel,
Pikes Peak Community College
Kane Family Foundation
Louis Johnson, Co-Trustee
William S. Corrigan, Co-Trustee
Gregory Johnson, Advisory Trustee
Tad A. Goodenbour, Advisory Trustee
Reception Sponsored by: American National Bank
Prior to moving to the Pikes Peak region in
1940, she traveled by horseback throughout
the Southwest, gaining both an appreciation
of the region and for Indian culture. A
daughter from her marriage to author Oliver
La Farge, Povy, was named by a member of
the Santa Clara Pueblo. A son, Oliver “Pete”
La Farge, often sang about Native Americans.
Povy La Farge Bigbee
is a retired realtor and
rancher in
Sarah Cross
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Wasson High School
Sarah plans to study a pre-medicine curriculum. In addition to achieving
the academic honor roll, she participated in the CU-Denver CU Succeed
Program in advanced skills and composition. Sarah is a three-sport
athlete, participating in soccer, swimming and volleyball, and was
captain of the Wasson Swim Team. She volunteered with the Starlight,
Starbright Foundation, taught swimming at the Colorado Springs Racket
Club, and was active with student council. Sarah also volunteered on
numerous beautification and improvement projects at her high school.
La Mesa, N.M.
Pete La Farge was a
Michelle Harmony Glatz
Korean War veteran
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: CIVA Charter High School
and folksinger who
died in 1965.
Wanden entered the
ranching business
Wanden Kane
first independently
and later in partnership with Andy Kane.
Together, they built the Kane Family Ranch,
Andy Kane
a sprawling enterprise. She was twice elected Fountain’s mayor, was
Michelle plans to major in psychology. Writing is her passion, and she
hopes one day to become a professional writer. During high school,
she was a member of the National Honor Society and a torch bearer,
and performed in the French play, “Peau d’ane.” She volunteered as
an academic tutor in mathematics at Carmel Middle School and CIVA
Charter High School and worked as an office aide in the art department.
She loves reading and travel, and studying other languages and cultures.
named Soroptimist of the Year, and helped found what was to become
the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. She was a world traveler
who was at home in an Italian villa, on the rodeo circuit, or at her ranch
near Fountain which boasted the area’s first swimming pool.
Together, Andy and Wanden Kane’s vision was to help others. Their
foundation allows their vision to continue by helping thousands of
Colorado residents achieve the dream of a college education.
Jillian Nicole Green
Hometown: Monument
High School: Lewis-Palmer High School
Jillian plans to pursue a degree in history with a goal of becoming an
elementary school teacher. During high school, she studied four years of
Spanish, and was an English tutor. She was manager for the soccer and
football teams. Her volunteer involvement includes Serteens, working at
the High Point Therapeutic Riding Facility, peer tutoring in math, and
tutoring elementary school children. She was inducted into Mu Alpha
Theta, the international math honor society, and was a member of the
National Honor Society.
Michelle Emese Bodjanac
Hometown: Monument
High School: Lewis-Palmer High School
Michelle intends to pursue a degree in nursing, with a goal to become a
nurse practitioner and specialize in pediatrics. The eldest of ten children,
she learned hard work, responsibility, leadership and childcare skills
from her family. Michelle is active in her church and participated in
church choir and youth group, volunteered as church choir pianist, and
participated in numerous community service projects through the Teen
Girl Meetings program. Her community involvement includes work with
the High Point Academy and Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center and
visitations to nursing homes. While in high school, Michelle earned the
Ranger Gold Card honor roll designation for seven semesters and was
on the National Honor Roll her junior and senior years. Her awards
include the Mu Alpha Theta math award, the President’s Education
Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and the
Certificate of Acknowledgement for Academic Excellence as Best in Class
in Civics. She was a state qualifier at the Distributive Education Clubs of
America Leadership Conference. Several of her poems were published in
“Outspoken,” a school publication for original student works.
Keely Jo Carrigan
Hometown: Germany, Guam, Hawaii, Colorado Springs, Falcon
High School: Falcon High School
Keely plans to major in computer information systems. She is from a
military family and attended three high schools. While in high school,
Keely was in the top 5 percent of her senior class, and earned a perfect
4.0 GPA. She achieved the honor roll every year, was a member of
the National Honor Society, and participated in Computer Club and
Japanese Club. Her community service includes volunteering with the
Deployed Spouses Dinner, the Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Cultural
Show, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure
Diabetes and Treat Street. Keely is a talented self-taught artist and
graphic designer.
UCCS Kane Family Scholars 2007-2008
Jaquelyn Art
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Rampart High School
Jaquelyn plans to pursue a degree in nursing. During high school, she
participated in competitive cheerleading, Distributive Education Clubs of
America, Link Crew and Key Club. She is the captain and choreographer
of the Rampart High School Cheerleading Team and a member of
National Honor Society. Jaquelyn volunteered 102 hours at Memorial
Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and also donated her time at a retirement
home. Jaquelyn was named DECA Marketing II Student of the Year in
2006, received the Academic All-State Award, the Outstanding Students
of America Award, the USAA National Leadership/Service Award, the
USAA National Academic Award, the USAA National Cheerleading
Award and was listed on the National Honor Roll.
Kyla Blouin
Hometown: La Veta
High School: La Veta Junior-Senior High School
Kyla plans to major in nursing. While in high school, she participated
in Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Student
Council, Future Farmers of America, and was a member of the speech
and debate team. Kyla was class president for both her junior and senior
years, was co-captain of the cheerleading team as a junior and captain
her senior year. Kyla was the volleyball team captain her senior year.
She is president of staff council and of El Pomar Youth in Community
Services. Kyla volunteered at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home,
the Special Olympics, the Sangre De Cristo Hospice, the Spanish Peaks
Regional Health Center Health Fair and is president of the Students
Actively Concerned Organization. Kyla has received the certificate of
merit from the Women Engineers, Superintendent’s Honor Roll and
Outstanding Achievement in American History.
Alyssa Boyle
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: William J Palmer High School
Alyssa plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree through the College of Letters,
Arts and Sciences. While in high school, she participated in the National
Honor Society, Silent Terrors Sign Language Club, German Club and
Peace Jam Club. Alyssa was also involved with William Palmer High
School’s yearbook for three years where she held the position of editor
her junior year and editor-in-chief her senior year. Alyssa volunteered at
Alterra Retirement Home. She ran in the Race for the Cure in 2006 and
has walked in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk. Alyssa has a passion
for learning about other cultures and hopes to one day travel the world.
Pikes Peak Community College
Kane Family University Connections Scholars
Kimberlee K. Anderson
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Rampart High School
Kimberlee plans to pursue a career in medicine. While in high school she
was captain of the Rampart Track Team, lettered in varsity cross country,
and won numerous awards in cross country and track. Kimberlee
volunteered for link crew, and participated in the city-wide drama
production for five years. A dedicated student, she achieved the honor
roll for four years, and was a member of the National Honor Society her
junior and senior years.
Tara Carriker
Hometown: Fort Collins
High School: Fossil Ridge High School
Tara plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business. While in high
school, Tara was involved with the Future Business Leaders of America,
orchestra, and the Girl Scouts. She was also active volunteer in her
church and traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, for a two-week mission trip. Tara
worked as a camp counselor and is interested in marketing and business
management.
Robert Louis Avila Jr.
Hometown: Widefield
High School: Widefield High School
Robert plans to major in criminal justice and eventually specialize
in SWAT or forensics. During high school, he was a recipient of the
Renaissance Award, volunteered for link crew and Community of Caring,
was a student to student guide, tutored other students and worked as a
library assistant. He was on the National Honor Society his junior and
senior year. Robert participated in a variety of sports including baseball
and soccer, and was varsity baseball team captain. He earned three
academic letters and the Academic All-State Award for soccer. A certified
first responder, Robert worked as a counselor for Young Stars Youth Camp
and currently works at the Garden of the Gods where his job includes
emergency response.
Hector Flores
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Sierra High School
Hector plans to major in chemistry. During high school, he participated
in Future Business Leaders of America, Distributive Education Clubs of
America, Sierra High School Robotics Club and is a member of the CU
Pre-Collegiate Development Program. Hector volunteered through the
Pikes Peak Educational Foundation, Boys and Girls Club at El Pomar
Sports Park, and Marion House. He speaks English and Spanish and
earned the Hispanic Leadership Award. He regularly appeared on
academic honor rolls since elementary school and hopes to someday
own his own company.
Autumn Hohulin
Hometown: Aurora
High School: Gateway High School
Autumn plans to major in nursing. While in high school, Autumn was
involved in student council and the National Honor Society. She also
volunteered at the Aurora Medical Center in the Nursery and Pediatrics
Unit. Autumn traveled to Mexico and Haiti to serve others. In the
future, Autumn hopes to earn a master’s degree in nursing practitioner
pediatrics and to help under-privileged children locally and in thirdworld countries.
Eric Keeling
Hometown: La Veta
High School: La Veta Junior-Senior High School
Eric plans to earn a degree in computer science. During high school
Eric participated with the National Honor Society, the Future Business
Leaders of America, Students Actively Concerned, the debate team, and
the science club. Eric was the captain of the varsity football team. He
volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Colorado Chaos basketball club,
and tutored students in mathematics. His future goals include earning
a master’s degree in software engineering or computer security and
working for a large technology corporation in Colorado.
Katherine Magdiel Reyes
Hometown: Widefield
High School: Widefield High School
Katherine plans to pursue a degree in accounting and become a Certified
Public Accountant. During high school, she was a link crew leader and
member of the senior class student council, helped with career day, and
was a member of the Renaissance Club. She is bilingual and was an
active member of the Spanish Club. She would like to serve the Latino
community. Katherine earned additional credit through the Cooperative
Office Education Program by working in the District #3 Business Services
Office. She is active in her church, is a member of the church choir and
teaches Sunday Bible School.
Scott Tyler Sarpy
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Fountain-Ft. Carson High School
Scott plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, and
become a software engineer. During high school, he won awards in chess
competitions and coached an elementary school chess club. Scott tutored
fellow students in math and science, achieved the National Honor
Roll, lettered on the varsity swim team, and received the Medallion for
Excellence in Spanish. Scott also earned college credits at PPCC, UCCS,
and the University of Denver. He was named a Mayor’s Top 100 Teen.
He was appointed as a Web developer and administrator for a local
company.
Amanda Wise
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Rampart High School
Amanda plans to pursue a degree in science and intends to become a
teacher. During high school, she participated in volleyball and cross
country and volunteered as a tutor for elementary school students.
She was on the honor roll for four years and achieved the National
Honor Society. She is highly motivated and very organized, and enjoys
ceramics, photography and the outdoors.
Joanne Ortiz
Areial Washington
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Harrison High School
Hometown: Aurora
High School: William C. Hinkley High School
Joanne plans to major in biology. During high school, she participated
in Outward Bound, Future Business Leaders of America, Student
Government, Drama Club, Women’s Choir, Air Force Junior ROTC
Airmen, National Honor Society and was the co-captain for the junior
varsity tennis squad. She was student body president her senior year and
student government treasurer her sophomore and junior year. Joanne
volunteered at Pikes Peak Educational Foundation, the Humane Society,
and participated in El Pomar Youth in Community Service. Joanne
received awards of excellence in U.S. history and biology and a certificate
of completion from Outward Bound.
Elizabeth Smith
Hometown: Littleton
High School: Heritage High School
Elizabeth plans to major in nursing. During high school she participated
in Health Occupations Students of America, was co-manager of her
cross-country team and a freshman mentor at Heritage High School as
a link leader. She is involved with the Key Club, Pre-Med Club, concert
and wind ensemble band and is a member of her church youth group.
Elizabeth was a junior volunteer at the Littleton Adventist Hospital. She
also donated time to the National Honor Society AIM Tutor for Heritage
High School students, the Processing And Cognitive Enhancement
program as a student assistant for special needs and disabled students,
the Salvation Army where she was a Spanish translator with the
Children’s Hospital. Elizabeth received recognition from the Spanish
Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and the Fine Arts Department
Awards where she was named outstanding freshman in concert and
band. She was on the Gold Honor Roll every semester.
Areial plans to major in biology. During high school, she participated in
Sisters Involved in the Community, Future Business Leaders of America,
National Honor Society, link crew, color guard and the Pre-Collegiate
Development Program. She worked on the yearbook and newspaper
at Hinkley High School and tutored others through the Black Student
Alliance. She volunteered at Children’s Hospital and hopes to become
a research scientist or physician. Areial received the principal’s award,
was named most valuable player on her soccer team and is a Ventura
Scholar.
Anna M. Nimmo
Hometown: Fountain
High School: Fountain-Ft. Carson High School
Anna plans to major in pre-medicine and intends to become a
pediatrician or pediatric surgeon. During high school, she earned college
credit in algebra and trigonometry from CU-Denver. She participated in
varsity swimming, diving, cross country and water polo, and is studying
to become fluent in Spanish. The eldest of nine children, she frequently
helps care for her siblings and is a mature, responsible, self-starter and
natural leader. She is a founding member of “Power it Forward,” a
service outreach program sponsored by her church.
Sasha Lea Patrick
Independence through Education
In January 2006, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and
Pikes Peak Community College, in cooperation with American National
Bank, announced a new merit-based college scholarship program for
Colorado residents.
The scholarship program, one of the largest
in the state, was made possible by the Kane
Family Foundation and its benefactors,
Wanden and Andy Kane.
The Kanes were Fountain, Colorado,
ranchers who believed in independence
through education. Together for more than
50 years, the couple came from vastly
Hometown: Colorado Springs
High School: Monument Academy High School
different backgrounds while sharing a love
Sasha plans to major in business. During high school, she was a member
of student council for three years, was elected senior class president, was
chosen as homecoming princess and homecoming queen, was president
of the Monument Academy Band Council, achieved the honor roll, and
was an International Baccalaureate Certificate candidate. A talented
musician, performed in the state-wide honor band at the Colorado
Core Knowledge Schools Music Festival. She is active in her church and
participated in missions to Ciudad Victoria, Mexico and volunteered for
local community service projects.
for learning.
of the Western lifestyle and an appreciation
Alexander “Andy” Kane was born on the
Andy and Wanden on their
ranch near Fountain.
family homestead east of Fountain. At 19, he bought 40 acres that had
been sold for back taxes and gave it to his parents. This is the first known
example of Andy Kane’s skills as a trader in addition to skills honed as
a cowboy, horseman and rancher. He performed as a professional rodeo
cowboy, ranched, and bred registered quarter horses known throughout
the region for their quality. As a rodeo performer and rancher, roping
was his specialty.
Andy Kane was known for his memory, his skill as a livestock trader, and
for his quick study. Though he was without a formal education, he and
his wife, Wanden believed education a key to life-long independence.
Wanden Mathews La Farge Kane was born in New York to wealthy
parents who ensured she received the finest education possible, first with
private tutors as the family traveled Europe and, later, at Columbia
University. She spoke seven languages and translated Dante from early
Italian before attending college.
Andy Kane at the Rodeo Broadmoor in 1950 on Kelly.
Kane Family Scholars
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
and
Pikes Peak Community College
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May 15, 2007