[April 07, 2014]      

After the Honored Alumni were named, Keith Leesman was brought to the podium. His job was to introduce the people who would in turn introduce the three Most Distinguished Alumni for this year.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Keith Leesman brings up Bill Bates to introduce the first inductee.

Bates, a Most Distinguished inductee in 2013, introduces Jarrod Welsh.

 

Welsh was unable to attend, and his award was accepted by his sister Brittany and mother Mitzi.

Brittany Peterson reads a letter from her brother.

 

John Guzzardo, a Most Distinguished inductee in 2012, was called on to introduce Dr. Kent D. Budd.

Ron speaks briefly to the audience on behalf of his son.

Dr. Budd was also unable to attend.  The award was accepted by his father, Ron.