WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE
Spring 2009

One for the Record Books

Joe Williams
Joe Williams, wearing his 30-year-old
Shocker jersey, heads to the field.

Joe Williams fs '81 decided to mark the 30-year anniversary of his
1978 record-setting, 67-yard field goal by coming back to campus from
his Mississippi home. His goal? To recreate that memorable kick.

He made the original kick — which not only set a school mark for the longest field goal, but also tied an NCAA record — on Oct. 21, 1978, in
a game against Southern Illinois.

The Shockers won by a score of 33-7. On Oct. 24, 2008, Williams and holder Bryan Hanning ’80 were cheered on by teammates, media and
alumni association staffers. Williams’ attempt at 67 yards fell short, but
he did hit a shot from mid-field, proving he still has the leg power.

Among those joining Williams and Hanning last October at Cessna
Stadium were these former WSU football players and other well-wishers: Mike Berendes '81, John Blazek '77, Jay Hull '83, Tommy Kettler '80,
Tony Sumler '78, Reuben Eckels '91, Chuck Aquino '81, Mike Bales fs '78, Robert Barley fs '79, Mike Green and well-known WSU athletic equipment supervisor Joe Banks, AKA "Mr. B." Also attending was Mike Kennedy '71, longtime "Voice of the Shockers," who called football games on radio and television from the mid-1970s until the program ended in 1986.

In the Shocker Crowd
Among those joining Joe Williams and Bryan Hanning last October at Cessna Stadium were these former WSU football players and other well-wishers: Mike Berendes '81, John Blazek '77, Jay Hull '83, Tommy Kettler '80,
Tony Sumler '78, Reuben Eckels '91, Chuck Aquino '81, Mike Bales fs '78, Robert Barley fs '79 and well-known
WSU athletic equipment supervisor, Joe Banks, AKA "Mr. B." Also attending was Mike Kennedy ’71, longtime
“Voice of the Shockers,” who called football games on radio and television from the mid-1970s until the program
ended in 1986.


AT THE CENTER

Shocker Faces

Shocker personalities show up everywhere. Take a look!

Showcasing Shocker Pride

The 9th Annual Shocker Honors Scholar Banquet, a joint effort by the WSU Alumni Association and the Office of Admissions, provided an opportunity for some of the area's top academic achieving high school juniors to learn about Wichita State.

One for the Record Books

Joe Williams fs '81 decided to mark the 30-year anniversary of his 1978 record-setting, 67-yard field goal by coming back to campus from his Mississippi home.

Shocker Tales of WU

It was a time to share memories and meet friends from years past when graduates of the University of Wichita Class of 1958 re-connected on campus Oct. 2-4 for their 50-year reunion.

Happy Birthday, Albert

Albert Fulton fs '32 celebrated his 100th birthday in the company of family and friends on Jan. 17, 2008.

Joining the Alumni Ranks

After years of going to class, writing papers and taking exams, 170 graduating seniors were toasted for their academic efforts at the 3rd Annual Senior Luncheon, sponsored by Capitol Federal.

Shockers Visit Frogs

Traveling Wichita State men's basketball fans, university administrators and WSU alumni from the Fort Worth area met at the Mellow Mushroom before the Shockers took to the court Dec. 8, 2008, against the Horned Frogs of TCU.

Dinner and a Game

Bob Schutte '67 and Kevin and Diana '79 Roberts played host to members of Wichita State's nationally ranked volleyball team at a Nov. 1, 2008, dinner in Normal, Ill.

FORE! The 9th Annual Shocker Open is April 23

This spring, for the ninth year, Shocker golfers will come together for an afternoon of competitive fun at Wichita's Willowbend Golf Course.

President's Corner

Since our last The Shocker, your alumni association has been busy with a multitude of activities in support of our mission and of WSU.

Director's Corner

This February during planning for our 53rd annual WSU Alumni Awards banquet, I was again struck with the calibre and the diversity of the contributions made to our university and society by our honorees.