Stan Berry memorial 3/12/2016 in Pullman, Washington

Music from YouTube library is "Chances" by Silent Partner.

Photo (taken 1/12/2016) of a plaque on WSU campus in Pullman

Plaza will be named for George Laisner

Spokane Daily Chronicle - Jan 9, 1980

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1338&dat=19800109&id=d0FYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KvkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7173,2366986&hl=en

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Biography George Laisner

http://www.askart.com/artist/George_Alois_Ferdinand_Laisner/105079/George_Alois_Ferdinand_Laisner.aspx

Born in Czechoslovakia on May 5, 1914. Laisner studied at the University of Chicago and AIC. Most of his career was spent in Pullman, WA as a professor at the state college. He died there in 1984. Exh: San Francisco Art Association, 1930s, 1940s; Seattle Museum, 1937, 1939; GGIE, 1939; SFMA, 1939, 1943, 1948; Oakland Art Gallery, 1940, 1947. In: Seattle Museum; San Francisco Art Association.

Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1940-62; Social Security Death Index (1940-2002).

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George Laisner Sculpture Plaza was dedicated Sept. 27, 1980

https://news.wsu.edu/2001/10/04/dedication-set-oct-9-for-a%C2%80%C2%98portala%C2%80%C2%99-art-project-by-buster-simpson

George Laisner Sculpture Plaza was “dedicated Sept. 27, 1980, to honor George Laisner, well-known WSU artist and teacher. Laisner, who died in 1984, spent nearly 40 years on the WSU fine arts faculty, influenced his students and won awards for his sculptures and paintings. Until “Portal,” the plaza included pieces by at least two WSU graduates, both former Laisner students:

“—A cast concrete sculpture with intertwined pieces influenced by Mayan art. By Harold Balasz in Spokane, it was given in 1979 by the WSU Friends of the Museum of Art. The sculpture remains in the plaza area.

“—Fra Mobadalen, a polished bronze sculpture by Norman Taylor of Seattle. Influenced by a trip to Norway, it is one of a series of Taylor sculptures and drawings. It is now located in a plaza next to Neill Hall on campus.”

At 32,110 residents, Pullman has highest population ever. WSU enrollment in Pullman a record number at 20,043

City of Pullman, Wash., Planning Department newsletter – Dec 31, 2015

http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4957-12-december-2015

Page 2

“City Population

“In June, the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) announced that the official population estimate for Pullman is 32,110. This is the highest population figure ever recorded for the city, demonstrating that the community is continuing its steady growth. The estimate was determined by OFM based on information provided by the planning department.”

“Pullman’s 2015 population figure represents a 7.8 percent increase over the city’s 2010 census count (29,799). Of the larger cities in Washington state (the 37 municipalities which each contain more than 30,000 people), Pullman ranks 13th in population growth rate over the past five years. With regard to the larger cities in eastern Washington, Pullman ranks third in population growth rate behind Pasco and Richland.”

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From Washington State University:

https://presidentialsearch.wsu.edu/campuses

“Enrollment at the Pullman campus totaled 20,043 students for fall semester 2015—a record number.”

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On 1/4/2016, Pete Dickinson, City of Pullman planning director, said:

“We do not have a precise count of WSU students living in Pullman. Our estimate, based on city and WSU records, is that slightly more than 59 percent of Pullman residents are students. So, with our current overall population count of 32,110, approximately 19,040 are WSU students.”

Whitman County tops state, nation in wheat totals

Stan Berry, 1923-2015, Rest in Peace

• Click here to see photos from Stan Berry’s 90^th birthday party held in April 2013. 
• Read about Stan Berry being honored in 1999 when WSU Admissions Office suite dedicated in his honor. Click here.

STAN BERRY

Obituary: Stanley Leo Berry, 92, of Pullman

Thur, Dec 24, 2015, in Moscow Pullman Daily News and Lewiston Trib

Stan Berry of Pullman, a longtime Eastern Washington educator, died on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. He was 92. Berry, who had been a teacher, a high school principal, a school superintendent and a college administrator, was nationally known for his work in international student recruitment to Washington State University and other American universities.

Stanley Leo Berry was born on April 7, 1923, in
Spokane, Wash., to John Fay and Muriel Berry. He grew up primarily in Clarkston, Wash., graduating from Clarkston High School in 1941. After high school, he briefly attended Lewis-Clark State College while working as a reporter for the Lewiston Morning Tribune. When he enrolled in Washington State College in 1942 with plans of becoming a broadcaster, he was beginning the institutional relationship that would dominate his professional life. His education was interrupted by World War II and active duty in the Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946.

On April 15, 1945, while still on active duty, he married his high school sweetheart, Bernette Thomas, and began the passionate relationship that would dominate his personal life. They made their first home in Oceanside, Calif., where he was stationed.

Stan returned to Pullman and Washington State College after discharge. He graduated in 1948 with a degree in education and a teaching certificate. In the fall of 1948, he began teaching English, speech, drama and journalism at Colville High School. From 1952 to 1955 he was principal of Colville High.

In 1955, he returned to Pullman and WSC (soon to become WSU) for good to become the associate director of admissions, and in 1966 the director of admissions. In 1960, he took a leave of absence to be the interim superintendent of schools in Pullman. He took another leave in 1969-70 to work at the East Asian Institute of International Education in Hong Kong.

In the latter part of his career, he gave much time to international admissions. He traveled extensively, often on behalf of the U.S. State Department and Department of Defense, visiting every continent spreading the gospel of higher education and helping students find a way to fulfill that mission. This work was rewarded with many honors, both regional and national, but most important to him was the respect and friendship of colleagues who praised him for his leadership and professionalism.

His deep commitment to education was personal for many former WSU students. By providing encouragement and opportunity, he produced legions of admirers who thank him for the role he played in giving them a chance to succeed. Other than his family, it is this legacy that gave him his greatest pride.

After retiring from WSU in 1988, Stan continued to counsel students planning their education and working as an educational consultant with colleagues. He spent several years as member of the Pullman School Board, a tenure marked by his passionate defense of student rights.

He is the beloved icon of his family. Gathering them for food and drink was his greatest pleasure. Stan and Bernette took all the children and grandchildren on Big Sky, Mont., vacations for many summers. It was the highlight of each year as his shelves of meticulously produced photo albums attest. He also took pride in the academic, musical and athletic accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, attending hundreds of performances and games. The support he gave all his children and grandchildren is a value that endures.

One other lasting legacy that Stan has passed on is his passion for the Cougars, a condition that produces great highs and crushing agony. This passion has not weakened as it has passed from generation to generation - the signs are already beginning to surface in the youngest great-grandchildren. Once a Coug .

Stan lived the final years of his life at Bishop Place in Pullman. The family wishes to thank them for the great care and fondness.

Stan was preceded in death by Bernette in 2010. He is survived by Bernice Meier of Pullman, Bernette's beloved twin sister. He is also survived by his children, Richard Berry and Pam of Pullman, Kathy Brown and Kelly of Pullman, and Eugene Berry of Fargo, N.D.; seven grandchildren, Sean Berry of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jason Berry and Lacey of Sumner, Wash., Andrea Berry of Pullman, Marissa Stine and Kyle of Spokane, Tyler Brown and Megan of Boise, Idaho, Alison Brown of Portland, Ore., and Jillian Therrien and Josh of Albany, Ore.; and his great-grandchildren Lola and Clyde Berry of Sumner, Wash., and Piper Stine of Spokane.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Stan and Bernette Berry Presidential Scholarship Fund in care of the WSU Foundation.

A memorial service is planned for early spring.

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Story appeared in Dec. 24, 2015 editions:

--MOSCOW PULLMAN DAILY NEWS
http://dnews.com/obituaries/obituary-stanley-leo-berry-of-pullman/article_18a81f32-5f76-598d-8a72-16cb3494c0f7.html?mode=print

--LEWISTON TRIBUNE
http://lmtribune.com/obituaries/stan-berry/article_f27b7b1c-84dc-5277-aae3-ba5ea65f15bc.html


Photo, with different cropping,  appeared in both papers.

Stan Berry honored in 1999 when WSU Admissions Office suite dedicated in his honor

In 1999, the Washington State University Admissions Office suite in the Lighty Student Services Building at Washington State University was dedicated in honor of Stan Berry, who served as an admissions officer for the university for 33 years, 22 as director.

The dedication ceremony and a public reception was held the afternoon of Feb.5, 1999, in Lighty room 405.

In 1999, the Washington State University Admissions Office suite in the Lighty Student Services Building at Washington State University was dedicated in honor of Stan Berry, who served as an admissions officer for the university for 33 years, 22 as director.

In 1996, the Admissions Office was relocated from the French Administration Building to the Lighty building after its completion.

A WSU graduate, Berry was Colville, Wash., High School principal in 1955 when he was recruited to become WSU’s associate director of admissions. He was appointed director in 1966 and served until his retirement in 1988. He was awarded the WSU Alumni Achievement Award in 1992.

During Berry’s tenure, the university experienced unprecedented growth. Enrollment increased from 5,000 students in 1955 to 17,500 students in 1980.

He held the presidency and various leadership roles in both the Pacific and American associations of collegiate registrars and admissions officers. 

Berry convened the first organizational meeting of the Washington Council on High School-College Relations, officially established in 1957. At the time it was the first group in the country comprised of representatives of public and private schools and colleges formed to deal with mutual concerns about preparation and admission to college.

He was active throughout his career in international education and still assists WSU on admission of international students.

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STORY SOURCE (with headline “WSU Facilities to be Named for Former Admissions Director”)

https://news.wsu.edu/1999/01/21/wsu-facilities-to-be-named-for-former-admissions-director

Story dated Jan 21, 1999, written by Al Ruddy of WSU News Service.

PHOTO SOURCE (with headline “Admissions Office-dedicated to long-time-employee Stan Berry”):

https://timeline.wsu.edu/timeline/admissions-office-dedicated-to-long-time-employee-stan-berry

Photo of Stan Berry and WSU students apparently taken in 1999.

Pullman High grad Cody Moore sworn in by Judge David Frazier

Cody Moore sworn in by Judge David Frazier

By Kara McMurray, Whitman County (Colfax, Wash.) Gazette reporter, 9/23/2015 

Superior Court Judge David Frazier Monday swore in a new attorney. 

Cody Moore was sworn in as one of Washington’s newest attorneys. Moore found out earlier this month that he passed the Bar exam after graduating from the University of Idaho College of Law in May.

Moore, a Colton native, has been hired at Jones, Brower and Callery in Lewiston, and he will be one of two attorneys there authorized to practice law in Washington. He said he specifically wants to serve Whitman County, and added that the firm is “pretty set up to serve the Palouse.”

“My goal is establish a practice base on the Palouse,” he said. “My ultimate goal is to build a strong client base on the Palouse with Whitman County being a predominate part. The goal here is to plant roots on the Palouse and make it happen.”

Moore was presented before Judge Frazier by his close friend John Kragt, who he met at Spokane Falls Community College and is an attorney at Carpenter, McGuire and DeWulf, P.S. Moore’s mother, Becky Phillips, and wife and daughter, Laura and Grace, also attended.

Moore attended Spokane Falls Community College and Whitworth University in Spokane before transferring to Washington State University to finish his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He graduated from WSU in 2007 and took some time off before pursuing law school.

“Out of college, I did not go straight to law school because I wanted to do something tangible,” he said. “I just wanted to get my hands dirty and do something.”

Moore said he wanted to gain experience working before going back to studying. He was hired out of college as the executive director of Rebuilding Together AmeriCorps in Spokane where he orchestrated several home rehabilitation projects, fundraised, managed construction projects, wrote and submitted grants and established partnerships with local organizations and government entities.

After that, he moved to Seattle to work in public relations at Marler Clark, a food safety law firm. In 2011, he married Laura Bagby, who he had met at WSU. It was Laura, he said, who helped him to make the decision to start law school.

Laura and he were talking at the airport on the way to their honeymoon the day after their wedding when she said, “You’re always talking about taking the LSAT.”
He signed up to take the LSAT there at the airport, with the deadline to sign up being just two days later.

“It was the first thing we did on the honeymoon,” he said.

After passing the LSAT, Moore was admitted to the college of law at the U of I, which he started in the fall of 2012. He said for him and Laura the opportunity to come back to the Palouse is what they wanted.

“We just kind of could not resist,” he said. “This place has a draw. This place inspires me.”

Moore said he was grateful for the opportunity to come back here through school, and he plans to stay here to serve the communities.

“I care about this place so much that I hope to give back to the Palouse through my career,” he said. “That is what I came back here to do.”

He said he sees this area as attractive for young professionals, and he knows others can make it here, too.

“You just have to want to make it here and you will,” he said.

Laura works as a third grade teacher at Palouse Elementary, and the couple hopes to buy a house in the area now and really put their roots down. Cody and Laura have one daughter, Grace, who is 17 months old, and are expecting their second child, a son, any day now. His due date is Sept. 26.

Moore also said he wants to establish a good reputation on the Palouse.

“I will be one of the hardest working attorneys in the area. I want to build a reputation as a hardworking, diligent lawyer who will do everything he can for his client,” he said. “What I am going to promise is that I am going to outwork the other side and do it honestly and diligently. At the end of the day, I expect that will produce more results than not.”