The Phoenix College Alumni Association recently honored and inducted nine prominent college members into its Hall of Fame during a fundraising dinner.

Thomas "Shanty" Hogan, 1999 Hall of Fame inductee, announced this year’s members. Hogan is one of the college’s most beloved coaches from the 1960’s to 1980’s. His football team won the national championships in 1964.

Among those recognized for their contributions to the school and community included an Arizona House of Representative member and former Green Bay Packer. These nine individuals are a true blessing to our community.

 

Billie Jan Baguley – Class of 1939: Baguley is a dedicated educator and philanthropist. She has truly made a difference in the lives of many students locally and abroad. Her teaching career expands from Tempe Union High School to the University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England. In addition, her love for volunteering was recently recognized when she was awarded the Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Phoenix Museum of History. In October 2000, she was also honored for her long-term volunteerism with the organization (a volunteer since 1978) when the Heard Museum opened the Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives. She continues to volunteer 10-to-15 hours each week at the museum.

 

 

 

 

 

Edmund Tang – Class of 1948: As an honorable public servant, Tang received praise and recognition from many distinguished counterparts throughout his career including former U.S. President, Ronald Reagan and former Arizona State Governor, Bruce Babbitt. In addition to his reign as Mayor of Peoria, Tang’s leadership and participation in civic organizations continues to remain a high priority in his life. His involvement ranges from the Chinese Professional Association of Arizona to Peoria Educational Enrichment Foundation.

 

 

 

 

James "Jack" Pate – Class of 1954: US Army adviser for a Vietnamese Infantry Battalion, instructor, college department chair, coach, cattle rancher and a judge for the 1984 and 1996 Olympics…Pate continues to prove that anything is possible. His military career began with the Korean War and ended in the Vietnam War. He was honored by both countries with awards for valor and merit and received numerous awards from the US Army including the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. Pate also served as a firearms instructor for the Arizona Rangers for more than 10 years.

 

 

Fred A. Carr – Class of 1965: As a seasoned athlete Carr was not only a heavy hitter locally, but proved himself nationally as well. In 1968, Carr was the #1 draft pick for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL and was named the Outstanding Rookie of 1968 by the Wisconsin Pro Football Writers. Proving himself to be a premier performer on the Packers defense, Carr was selected to play in the Pro Bowl three times, earning the honor of Most Valuable Player in 1973 and in 1975. Now, he is involved in community outreach programs aimed at voter registration. He is also an active motivational speaker for inner city youth.

 

 

 

Leland Leonard – Class of 1972: Born on the Navajo reservation himself, Leonard continues to dedicate his life serving as a voice for urban Indians. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Phoenix Indian Center, providing services to urban Indians of the metropolitan Phoenix area. He also has been actively involved in a successful community mobilization project regarding economic, health and political issues that benefit urban Indians in the greater Phoenix area. Leonard was also successful in establishing five out-patient Day Treatment Programs for the mentally ill on the Navajo Reservation and in Prescott.

 

 

 

JoEllen Lynn – Class of 1987: Lynn has more than 20 years of experience in several facets of community relations and corporate communications and has served on more than 20 nonprofit boards. Currently, she is the community affairs manager at American Express, where she serves as the administrator of the company’s local philanthropic program. Her long list of community involvement includes Fresh Start, Salvation Army, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, ProStart, ASU Service Learning Board, Employers Against Domestic Violence and MAG-DV Council. Her awards include 2002 Jewel Award Finalist, 2001 Women Who Care Recipient, 2001 Arizona Education Association’s Business Partner of the Year Award, 2000 IABC/Phoenix Communicator of the Year Award and 1997 Legacy Award.

 

John A. Loredo – Class of 1995: Loredo first launched his political career as president of Phoenix College Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanos de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A). Since then, he has served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives since 1996. During his elected terms, Loredo has served in House Leadership and as the Democratic Whip for the 44th Legislative Session. He will be a senior member of the Democratic Caucus for the 46th Legislature. Loredo has received a number of recognitions and awards. Some include: Legislator of the Year – Mental Health Association of Arizona, Senior Executive in Government – Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, Fannie Mae Fellow – Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and Policy of the Year – Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness.

 

Kathleen "Kay" Poore – Faculty Honoree: Poore was an active choral director in Arizona for 37 years, teaching in the Cartwright Elementary School District, Phoenix Union High School District and at Phoenix College. She also served as the Performing Arts Department Chair for three years at Central High School and as director of Vocal and Choral Activities and Director/Producer of the Opera Workshop at Phoenix College for 13 years. Poore was responsible for originating the Phoenix College invitational High School Music Festival. Under her direction, the Phoenix College McConnell Singers were officially invited by the Bund der Deutschen-Landschaft Egerland to participate in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II by performing concerts in three cities of the Czech Republic.

 

 

 

Don Richardson – Faculty Honoree: English instructor, published author and member of the barbershop quartet, Nostalgia, Richardson is an individual of many talents. After completing his Ph.D., he traveled and spent one year in Ziegelhausen, Germany while he served as a guest professor at Ruprecht Karls Universitaet (the University of Heidelberg). Also, in 1997 he was one of 12 MCCCD faculty to travel to Wuyi University in Guongdong Province, Jiangmen City, People’s Republic of China for five weeks. There he taught English Composition, literature and music. He wrote an original song celebrating the delegation’s time at Wuyi.

 

 

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