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.

award 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


Robert and Peter Downey

 
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