2005 Celebrations

38th Annual Alumni Chapter Reunion and Awards Celebration

Nearly 200 alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources gathered at Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center on April 21, 2005 to celebrate student, faculty and alumni accomplishments. Prospective students who have been offered scholarships for Fall 2005 were also in attendance. Information on each award recipient can be found at www.agnr.umd.edu/Alumni.

Click on each award for a page that includes information on the most recent year's award recipient, followed by an archive of past year's recipients.

AGNR Alumni Chapter President, Robert Fogle, '01, (far left) and Bruce Gardner, Interim Dean, (far right) congratulate 2005 award recipients (left to right):
Budhan Pukazhenthi - Alumnus Early Career Elizabeth Sprecher - Outstanding Student Alisa DeGeorge - Outstanding Student John Parry - Outstanding Graduate Student	Robert Jackson - Excellence in Instruction Nathaniel Tablante - Excellence in Extension John List - Excellence in Research Robert Facchina - Meritorious Service

A Silent Auction was held to raise funds to support Student Clubs and activities out of the classroom.

A photo collage of those attending the awards ceremonies as well as those bidding madly on Silent Auction items can be found at the same website.

Silent Auction Information

Item	Donor
Courtyard by Marriott - One Night's Lodging	Chuck & Weida Stoecker
Women's ACC Basketball signed by team	Chuck & Weida Stoecker
Twining Tea Chest of Tea	Chuck & Weida Stoecker
Consultation & Drawing of a Simple Will	Karol Petraitis
About Faces Day Spa - Classic European Facial	Weida Stoecker
Wine Basket	Bob Frazee w/ Mid-Atlantic
Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings	Kendra Wells
Bundle of 4 Paperback Books	Kendra Wells
Lobster Dinner for Two at the Capitol Hill Club	Paul Weller
Set of Knives	Laura Ann Whirley
Set of 2 Terp Tailgate Chairs	Heather & Chip Whirley
Case of MD Wine	Rob Cooper
Hand of Tobacco	Rob Cooper
Collection of MD Wines	Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Williams II
1 Week in Condo in Ocean City	Bob & Charlene Jones
Turkey (Approximately 25 lbs - your choice)	Maple Lawn Farms - Iager Family
Red & White Terp Basketball 2004 ACC Champions	Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Iager
Maryland Flag	Paul Stull
Framed Painting	Bruce Gardner
Longaberger Handbag "Old Glory" Pattern	Jack & Vicki King
Longaberger Wallet	Jack & Vicki King
Longaberger Cosmetic Bag	Jack & Vicki King
Longaberger Tape Measure	Jack & Vicki King
Longaberger Checkbook Cover	Jack & Vicki King
Handpainted Cake Plate	John & Kathy Brooks
Scarf	MD Alumni Association
Tie	MD Alumni Association
Basket	MD Alumni Association
# 4000 of 4000 Limited Edition Print of "Fear the Turtle"	Bobby Fogle
10 lbs Pick-your-own Blueberries	Butler Orchards c/o Susan Butler
IKEA Gift Certificate & Swedish Gifts	Jennifer Woodward Greene
Garnet Dyed Sheer Mink Vest	Karol Petraitis
J & P Pizza Gift Certificate	Chuck & Weida Stoecker
Basket of Cashmere Scarves	Kaitlyn Harrell
Boutique Sweater & Handmade Scarf	Karol Petraitis
Christmas Vest Santa with Basket	Karol Petraitis
Vermont Teddy Bears	Chuck & Weida Stoecker
Handmade Doll	Karol Petraitis
Martini Set	Karol Petraitis

We'd also like to thank all those that supported the event:

Dave Almquist, Becky Brashear, Mary K. Brooks, Amanda Brown, Margaret DeGeorge, Greg Duggan, Robert Facchina, Robert Fogle, Linda Foreman, Bruce Gardner, Sara Ann Godwin, Kaitlyn Harrell, Jacqueline Harrington, Charles & Judy Iager, Lee & Judy Majeskie, Jim Moxley, Peggy & Mac Remsberg, Karel Petraitis, Koralleen Stavish, John Wells, Heather & Chip Whirley, Dan Williams, Jennifer Woodward-Greene

Once again, thank you all to those that made this year's event such a success!

For more information, contact Gail Yeiser

Last updated: 07/20/2006