Phooenix College Alumni Association is proud to announce the inductees for the 2009 Hall of Fame!
The following individuals and organizations will be honored at “2009Phoenix College History Makers: Alumni Hall of Fame Scholarship Dinner & Auction” scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4000 N. Central (Central & Clarendon):
Signature Award
Fred Amador ‘89 (Phoenix College faculty): Fred is a counselor and business owner, and has dedicated countless time and effort to various non-profit organizations throughout the Valley. He has served the Phoenix College Alumni Association for many years in addition to the Valley Big Brothers and Sisters of Arizona organization.
John Driggs ’47 (Former Phoenix Mayor): John served as Mayor of Phoenix from 1970-1974. In addition to dedicating his life to public service, he is active on the Arizona Historical Advisory Committee, which is planning Arizona’s Centennial Celebration in 2012.
Catherine Eden ’70 (ASU School of Public Affairs): Catherine’s extended list of experience includes heading the Arizona Department of Health Services and serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. She has also held various leadership positions on several boards and organizations.
Tom ’50 and Marianne ‘50 Fannin (Realty, Business, and Philanthropy): Tom and Marianne have had a long connection to Phoenix College and the Maricopa Community Colleges. Tom’s career has focused on business and real estate, while Marianne is widely known for her commitment to volunteerism and serving the community. The Fannins have a legacy at Phoenix College through the Fannin Library which is named after their family.
Elizabeth Fogus Fike ‘94 (posthumous – Artist): Elizabeth enjoyed a lifelong career as an Artist, in addition to being a dedicated wife and mother. Beth never allowed her physical limitations as a quadriplegic stand in the way of her living a full life, as she dedicated countless hours to the community and volunteerism.
Jack Harris ‘73 (Phoenix Police Chief): Jack has dedicated his career to public service. He has been with the Phoenix Police Department for nearly forty years, and has been an active volunteer in serving the community. Jack was appointed Phoenix Police Chief in 2004 following a national search.
Dick Houser ‘51 (Retired, Insurance industry): A native Arizonan and World War II veteran, Dick spent his career working in the insurance industry. He has dedicated years of service to the Half-Century Club board of directors and championed many community programs throughout his career, including the Arizona National Livestock Show and Phoenix Jaycees.
Garry Walters ‘71 (Southwest Gas): Garry has led a stellar career with Southwest Gas for nearly thirty years. Throughout this time, he has raised the profile of Southwest Gas among the community and has dedicated much of his personal time to supporting numerous charitable organizations.
Legend Award (for service to PCAA)
Joyce Geller ’77: Joyce was among the first alumni to become active in the PCAA and has helped build the organization over the past two decades. She has chaired numerous alumni committees and is Past President of the association. In addition to supporting Phoenix College, Joyce has served on the boards of several charitable organizations.
Agnes Phillips ’55: Agnes is Past President of the Half-Century Club and has played a key role in raising the profile of the PCAA and Half-Century Club among the community. She has served on numerous committees and has mentored countless students and young people throughout their educational pursuits.
Heritage Award (Faculty)
Dr. David Dalby (posthumous): David joined the Phoenix College psychology faculty in 1973, serving until his untimely death in 1990. David was known for his very generous assistance in support of student success. At the time of his death, David left the entirety of his retirement savings, approximately $300,000 to the students of Phoenix College for scholarships.
Master Chef Scott Robinson: Since his arrival at Phoenix College in 1996, Scott Robinson has built the Culinary program at Phoenix College into one of the most highly regarded programs in the state. With student success at the core of his teaching style, Scott has mentored countless students and earned a reputation for excellence.
Champion Award (Staff)
Don Jensen-Bobadilla ’85: Don has been on staff at the Maricopa Community Colleges for more than twenty years. He has served in various leadership roles for such organizations as the Professional Staff Association, AACHE (Arizona Association of Chicanos in Higher Education), and has played an active role in the community.
Exemplary Partnership Award: This year’s honorees are being recognized for their dedicated support of student scholarships at Phoenix College.
Arizona Professional Land Surveyors Association
Price Kong & Company
Law Offices of Robert Wisniewski
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