Alumni, friends honored at ceremony

The Western Washington University Alumni Association held a special ceremony May 14 to honor a number of people.

The 2015 Distinguished Alumni and Recognition Ceremony awarded 12 alumni; two devoted friends of the university who utilize their professions to support the community and Western; and this year's Legacy Family, with 11 members who attended or have ties to the university.

Back row, from left: President Bruce and Cyndie Shepard; Woodring Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Sheila Fox; Campus Volunteers of the Year David Hamiter and Rob Olson; Community Volunteer of the Year Warren Michelson; Huxley College of the Environment Distinguished Alumnus Kurt Creager; College of Science and Engineering Distinguished Alumnus James Reavis

Second row: Fairhaven Distinguished Alumnus Diane Sigel; College of Business and Economics Distinguished Alumnus Karen Richards; Larry "GoVikings" Taylor Alumni Service Award Honorees Diana & Tony (front left) Pechthalt; College of Humanities and Social Sciences Distinguished Alumnus Mitchell Eggers; Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Duane Anderson; Legacy Family Award Honorees David (front right) and Dr. Richard Veith; Young Alumnus of the Year Seth "Hoby" Darling; and Legacy Family Award Honoree Dr. Robert Veith.