New Mexico School for the Visually Handicapped - Yearbook (Alamogordo, NM)

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1982-83 Board of Regents Top (left to right): Dr. David Townsend, Sonja Lujan, Dwight Ohlinger, Jean Lee, Jeter Bryan. Above: J. Ven- tura Garcia. Right: Sonja Lu- jan, David Townsend.

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cant amounts of data were entered into several programs in the instructional resource center. Jack Harmon led several students through a very successful cross-country season. Glenna Wilmot kept a core of volunteers busy producing educa- tional materials. Pat Thomas produced exciting graphic arts designs for numerous NMSVH pro- jects, including many items for the newly-formed foundation. Wanda McLain showed her school spirit frequently and earned the reputation as “best-costumed” faculty member. Carol Hoyt and her infirmary staff kept us all healthy and well throughout the year. Bill Steele and Joe Martinez and the maintenance crew kept us “looking good” as always. Lupe Romero boosted spirits with her friendly smile and “sunny” disposition. Chris Spanovic kept us motivated and inspired with a variety of artists making frequent visits to the cam- pus. Larry Meier and his kitchen staff offered delectable meals week after week in the dining hall. Helen McNeil set a new record for answering the phone at NMSVH. Serving as receptionist in administration, she kept us connected with all the right people. Speaking of records, some say Lorine Gomez did quite well for herself sorting and folding laundry in Jack Hall. Jane Korzan learned a great deal about computer language this year. Or was she really playing “Pac Man” all that time? Margarita Najar kept Jack Hall clean and shining despite the heavy use it gets. And who kept all these activities running right on time? Many folks will tell you it was Pat Kraft, education secretary.

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Top: David Townsend. Bottom:Jean Lee, Cipriano Esquibel. — For several years now the staff at NMSVH has enjoyed the privilege of working under the supervision of a highly competent and responsive board of regents. Under the board’s diligent leadership, NMSVH has con- tinued to expand and improve its services to visually impaired children throughout the state. Members of the board include Dr. David Townsend, chairman, Sonja Lujan, vice- chairman, Jean Lee, secretary- treasurer, J. Ventura Garcia and Cipriano Esquibel. Garcia and Es- quibel were appointed to six-year terms by Governor Toney Anaya in January, 1983. Dwight Ohlinger and Jeter Bryan began the school year as members and served until their terms expired in January. Both men made numerous contributions to NMSVH and gained the respect of everyone associated with the school. Ohlinger helped determine the direction of the school for many years, serving as a member of the board for 12 years. Bryan was named a regent in June, 1979. Their efforts and ac- complishments will be remembered for many years to come. 1982-83 offered many challenges to the board of regents. As always, the members tackled a variety of projects. Perhaps the most signifi- cant was the establishment of the NMSVH Foundation. The foundation is a non-profit organization which was created to serve visually im- paired residents of New Mexico. The major thrust of the organization is providing post-secondary scholar- ships, but limited medical and per- sonal assistance are also available.