Wyoming State Historical Society 2001 Award Winners

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Wyoming State Historical Society
2001 Award Winners

PUBLICATIONS AWARDS
	BOOKS – NON-FICTION
		JACK HUYLER, Wilson, for And That’s the Way it Was. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by individual, Edward Cheramy.
		LARRY BROWN, Cheyenne, for Petticoat Prisoners. Nominated by the Platte County Chapter.
	BOOKS – FICTION
		JOHN D. NESBITT, Torrington, for North of Cheyenne. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Goshen County Chapter.
	BOOKS – BIOGRAPHY OR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
		MARGARET CARR Douglas, for Buffalo Basin. [CLICK FOR PIC], Nominated by the Sweetwater & Fremont County Chapters.
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		GARY HAGGIS, Redondo Beach, CA, for Stone’s Throw. Nominated by the Carbon County Chapter.
	CALENDAR
		SHOSHONE 1ST BANK, Cody, for 100 Year Anniversary Calendar. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Park County Chapter.
	PAMPHLET
		MIKE JORDING, Newcastle, for 50th Anniversary Grand Opening of the Dogie Theatre, Newcastle. Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
	BROCURE
		NATRONA COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, Casper, for Tour Guide of the National Historic Trails in Natrona County. Nominated by the Natrona County Chapter.
	PERIODICALS/NEWSPAPERS
		DENISE HEILBRUN & TORRINGTON TELEGRAM, for the series "Women in History". [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Goshen County Chapter.
		LARAMIE DAILY BOOMERANG, for its supplement "History in Progress 2001". Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		LORI VAN PELT, Saratoga, for the article "Pardons & Petticoats". Nominated by the Carbon County Chapter.

AUDIO-VISUAL DOCUMENTARY AWARDS
	NON-PROFESSIONAL
		KATY CROSSLAND & MAREN VETTER, Wheatland, for their video "A Moment in Time". [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Platte County Chapter.
	PROFESSIONAL
		ROLF ANDERSON, Aurora, CO, & MIKE JORDING, Newcastle, for creating the Internet Website for the Wyoming State Historical Society (www.wyshs.org). Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.

FINE ARTS AWARDS – Senior Categories
	POETRY
		CHARLOTTE ENGSTROM, Gillette, for the poem On the Side of the Sundance Mountain. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Crook County Chapter.
		Honorable Mention: KATHLEEN HUNTER, Torrington, for her poetry. Nominated by the Goshen County Chapter.
	PAINTING
		LAURIE J. LEE, Frannie, for the water color painting Fence Check. Nominated by the Park County Chapter.
	SCULPTURE
		JEFF RUDOLPH, Cody, for his bronze sculpture Spirit of Cody. Nominated by the Park County Chapter.
	OTHER FINE ARTS MEDIUM
		JOE ARNOLD, Laramie, for his painting of the murals at Heritage Park, Wheatland. Nominated by the Platte County Chapter.
	DRAMA
		ALLENE WINTERS HEINER, Bedford, for the musical historical drama, Just a Doggone Minute. Nominated by the Star Valley Chapter.
	MUSIC
		ALLENE WINTERS HEINER, Bedford, for the musical score for Just a Doggone Minute. Nominated by the Star Valley Chapter.
	PHOTOGRAPHY
		TIM SCHULZE, Newcastle, for the photo The Old Outhouse. Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
		Honorable Mention: LOUISE DAVIS, Mountain View, for the photo Robert Harve House. Nominated by the Uinta County Chapter.

SPECIAL AWARDS
	CHAPTER AWARD for financial assistance for historical projects
		1st Place - $750.00: GOSHEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - for the planned relocation and restoration of the Midway School.
		2nd Place - $500.00: STAR VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - for the relocation and future renovation of the Old Seminary Building as a museum and archives.
		3rd Place - $300.00: WESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - for the open house at the Dogie Theatre where brochures and specially dressed dolls were displayed and the original movie was shown.
	ACTIVITIES AWARDS
		Special Historical Trek or Tour (A group making a significant contribution to Wyoming history through a well-planned, well-conducted tour or tours to a historic site/sites in Wyoming) PLATTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY for conducting the Wyoming State Historical Society 2001 Annual Trek. Nominated by the Platte County Chapter.
		Educational Project (Educational project which furthers the understanding and knowledge of local and state history) 3RD GRADE TEACHERS, Casper, for their compilation of history and workbook activities to be used in the class room.[CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Natrona County Chapter.
		Promotion, Restoration, or Interpretation of Historical Significance (Individual promoting museum activities, restoration, or interpretation of local historic sites) ED LISOTA, Afton, for researching more than a dozen Valley cemeteries, attaching family records and adding them to a database available on the Internet. Nominated by the Star Valley Historical Society.
	WYOMING TEACHER AWARD Outstanding Teacher of the Year
		PHYLLIS SUNDSTROM, Newcastle. Ms. Sundstrom has incorporated history into her high school Writing Skills classes. Working with the museum staff, she has compiled a list of topics which students pursue with research, interviews, and written papers which are then compiled in a booklet. The success of her program has been proven by her student’s enthusiasm and skills. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
	ANNUAL SERVICES AWARDS to Members for Outstanding Service
		RICK EWIG, Laramie. Rick serves professionally as Acting Director of the American Heritage Center and offers a link to research for Society members statewide. His work on the Wyoming Historical Calendar, with the Annals, as a public speaker, and as a History Day judge make him a valuable asset to the Society. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		MIKE JORDING, Newcastle. Mike’s contributions, just this past year, include the Dogie Theatre project, the Dance Halls project, the WSHS website, "Beaver Creek, A Trip Through Time, and serving as chairman of the 2001 WSHS Annual Meeting. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
		BARBARA COSTOPOULOS, Guernsey. Barbara’s 30 years of experience as a tour guide, researcher and event coordinator were put to good use this year when she served as keynote speaker, tour guide and Hartville-Sunrise coordinator for the WSHS 2001 Annual Trek. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Platte County Chapter.
	CUMULATIVE CONTRIBUTION AWARD for Lifetime Achievement
		LEE UNDERBRINK, Casper, for his continuous commitment to history. This is not limited only to county and state activities but extends through his Oregon-California Trails Association work, school visits and other history related treks and activities. Nominated by the Natrona County Chapter.

MEMORIAL AWARDS
	L. C. BISHOP AWARD
		There was no award given for 2001.
	HENRYETTA BERRY MEMORIAL AWARD
		NATRONA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Casper, for sponsoring the 4TH GRADE HISTORY COMPETITION. This chapter is promoting history young people with this on-going project which includes crafts, posters, competitions, research, dioramas, music and presentations. Nominated by the Natrona County Chapter.
	JUDGE & MRS. PERCY W. METZ MEMORIAL AWARD
		There was no award given for 2001.
	MAURINE CARLEY MEMORIAL AWARD
		WESTON COUNTY MUSEUM DISTRICT & WESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Newcastle, for the continuing restoration and preservation of the Anna Miller Museum complex made up the historic National Guard cavalry barn, Jenney Stockade built in 1875, Miller-Novak cabin, the Green Mountain School and historic Ridgeview Cemetery. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
		Honorable Mention: MIDWAY SCHOOL, Torrington. For the proposed relocation of the school to the museum grounds and future restoration of the building. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Goshen County Chapter.

YOUTH ART AWARDS
	GRADES 4-6
		SKYLER JOY, Laramie, for the charcoal and water color painting Lone Indian. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		JARED COOKSEY, Laramie, for the wood block print of a Log Cabin. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		NATHAN RIMINGTON, Laramie, for the collage combining cloth, leather, foil, and fur of a Trapper. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
	GRADES 7-9
		BRAD CONKLIN, Laramie, for the pencil sketch Indian Study. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		MICHELLE UHL, Laramie, for the colored pencil drawing of a Muskrat. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		LUKE OHNSTAD, Laramie, for the pencil sketch of an Indian Brave. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
	GRADES 10-12
		KADE BAGLEY, Fairview, for the pencil sketch Shoes. Nominated by the Star Valley Chapter.
		SKYE CLARK, Afton, for the pencil drawing Girl & Horse. Nominated by the Star Valley Chapter.

YOUNG HISTORIAN AWARDS
	GRADES 4-6
		1st Place - $75.00: TARA PETERS, Laramie, for the essay "A Journey West." [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		2nd Place - $50.00: BRIAN WELSH, Kemmerer, for the essay "The Great Depression: A Local Memory." Nominated by the Lincoln County Chapter.
		3rd Place - $35.00: ELIZABETH JARRARD, Lander, for the essay "To Be or Not to Be, That is the Question: The Electoral College." Nominated by the Fremont County Chapter.
	GRADES 7-9
		1st Place - $75.00: KELLY McDONALD, Rock River, for the essay "Battle of the Little Big Horn." [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		2nd Place - $50.00: NORMAN KRELL, Kemmerer, for the essay "Pfaff Brother’s Garage." Nominated by the Lincoln County Chapter.
	GRADES 10-12
		1st Place - $75.00: SKYLER AIMONE, Fort Bridger, for the essay "Tribute to My Father." Nominated by the Uinta County Chapter.
		2nd Place - $50.00: SHANNON CARTER, Rock River, for the essay "Constitution: Frontier in History." Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES AWARDS
	Educational Activity Grades 4 - 6 (Educational activities which promote, with study and projects, the understanding and knowledge of local and/or state history)
		FOURTH GRADE, THAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Laramie, Treece Sisneros & Rick Skagen, Teachers, for their studies of the 18th and 19th century Plains Indians. Nominated by the Albany County Chapter.
		ELIZABETH PATTERSON, 4th Grade, Gertrude Burns Grade School, Newcastle, for her innovative project on the Sacajawea and Lewis & Clark Expedition. [CLICK FOR PIC] Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
		Honorable Mention: KITTY MOATS MULTI-AGE CLASSROOM, Osage, for their models, dioramas and maps to help grade school students learn about the Medicine Wheel, Pony Express, forts and Indian villages. Nominated by the Weston County Chapter.
	Educational Activity Grades 10 - 12 (Educational activities which promote, with study and projects, the understanding and knowledge of local and/or state history)
		CLASS OF 2000, SUNDANCE HIGH SCHOOL, for "In the Midst of the Mountain," a collection of student papers combining oral history and research. Nominated by the Crook County Chapter.
		JOSEPH SHUMWAY, Afton. As a junior and senior, Joseph researched Etna, Alpine and Amesville cemeteries, found obituaries for individuals, and added all this information to the Star Valley Genealogy Web project. Nominated by the Star Valley Historical Society.

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