Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Applegate-Endicott Donald L. Apple ate Coordinator; Vet. Tee . Scott T. Arnold Assoc. Prof., Military Science Alan Baldwin Military Science Dr. Ray Bernardi Prof: Businesleconomics Dr. Michael Biel Assoc. Profl, R-TV Anita Black $96., Q5302 of Dean Dr. Bill Booth Professor of Art James R. Bradley I Stajf; Public Information Laradean Brown Assist. Prof, HPER W. David Brown ProfJoumalism Glenna E. Camgbell , , Assoc. Prof., Englia . - Judy Carpenter ' 8w, Faculty Senate Sandra B; GaStle CIerHTypist, Registrar - John E, Collis Director Univmitysmre - James P. Dahlberg Assist. Prof, Government Larry N. Dales Assist. Projl, Journalism Dr. Richard J. Dandeneau Dept. Chair, Communications Bernard Davis Kilpatrick Prof: of Banking Johnny K. Endicott Businesstconomics E381 Admin. 37

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Wm , ' 3mm N .A.S.A.: Just another job itWorking for N.A.S.A. is like any other job. Itis not as glamorous as it seemsf, said Dennis Kar- watka, a registered professional engineer and 215509 ciate professor ofindustrial education and technol- ogy. Karwatka was a research engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, under a contract with the Boeing Com- pany, for whom he worked, held with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He was in- volved with the third stage of development of the While workingfor N.A.S.A. , Dennis Karwatka was involved in the development of the Saturn V rocket. Karwatka teaches hydraulics, quality control and power classes. PHOTO BY: Jeff Colquhoun Saturn V, the rocket 0f the ship from which Neil Armstrong took that first step onto the moon on July 20, 1969. Karwatka was in charge of approving changes that manufacturers wanted to make on the rocketis engine. He worked with thousands of other people on the project, but one important man stood out in his mind. Wernher von Braun, a German engineer who was the supervisor ofthe entire project. Before his death in 1977, von Braun played a prominent role in the development of rocketry and space explo- ration, first in Germany then, after World War II, in the United States. Before joining the Boeing Company, Karwatka worked in Connecticut and Florida for Pratten and Whitney, a firm that makes jet engines for airframe manufacturers such as Boeing and Douglas. After working for N.A.S.A., he went to Indiana State University, in Terre Haut, where he taught physics from 1 967 to 1969. Then he spent some time at the University of Virginia working on his doctorate. In 1970, he joined the faculty at the University. Now he teaches hydraulics, quality control and power classes and also time and motion study. Part of his classes are labs and the rest are regular classes. Originally a native of Chicago, IL, Karwatkais talents also include writing. He has written two high school textbooks, Energy, Power and Trans- portation and Auto Mechanics. Both were written in conjunction with other writers, but Karwatka was responsible for over half of the writing in each book. He also writes a monthly column for School Shop, an industrial education journal based in Ann Arbor, Mich., with a circulation of about 80,000. Karwatka has been writing the column, which is on the history of the technology of the United States, for the past eight years. Among Karwatkais achievements is receiving the Distinguished Faculty Award for the College of Applied Sciences and Technology in 1981 and again in 1987. The recipient is chosen by the Alumni Affairs Committee from applications sub- mitted to each college. Karwatka received a bacheloris of science in me- chanical engineering from Rose Polytechnic in Terre Haut, Ind., in 1963. Polytechnic is a top 10 engineering school. He earned his master of sci- ence and physics in 1966 from Indiana State Uni- versity. Karwatka and his wife, Carole, have been mar- ried for 23 years. They have two children, Alex, 1 8, and Jill, 14. Alex is at Purdue University and Jill attends Rowan County Senior High School. . - By: Suzanne Smith ES. 8t Admin. 36

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Exum - Lemaster Harold C. Exum Military Science Dr. Daniel Fasko, Ir. Assist. Profi, Education Jean Flannery Residence Hall Dir. Carolyn S. Flatt Director, PDI' Dr. Donald F. Flatt Professor; History Judith A. Flavell WMKY Promotion b Development Director - Dr. William W. Flint , Assist. Prof, Education Dr. Ercy G. Fulbright , Profeasar ofMasic , Pamela L. Fultz ClerkITypist, Registrar W. Scott Gillock Asst. Prof, LE. b 13 Dr. Christopher Gallaher , Dept. Chair, Music Dr. Lawrence Griesinger Prof: Education Dr. Frances Helphinstine Prof, English Jack Henson Asst. Profl, Bus. Admin. Madonna B. Huffman Director of Residence Educ. Clyde 1. James Mgr. Univ. Ctr. Services 'Bart A. Jeffrey Military Science Dr. Larry Jones Dean, Professional Studies Dr. Roger . Jones Pro essor Art ' Joyce Y. LeMaster 1 Assoc. Prof, English ES. 8tAdmin. 38