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This year we celebrate by honoring four representatives 

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from the Western Oregon University Class of 1970.

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As Golden Wolves, they symbolize Western's rich history

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of producing outstanding graduates and esteemed alumni. 

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Mike Holland graduated with a bachelor's degree in humanities,

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followed by a master's in counseling 

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and went on to becoming a college administrator and father. 

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He enjoys traveling, fishing and civil war history. 

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Mike's message to graduates is simple, 

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Bob Landwehr retired in 2002, 

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after teaching and coaching at Astoria Middle School and Astoria High school.

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A father of two, Bob enjoys golfing, hiking, music, and reading 

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along with being active with non-profit organizations in his community.

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After receiving an undergraduate and master's degree in education from WOU, 

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Donna Hamor spent 30 years as a certified librarian 

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in the Oregon public school system while becoming a stepmom of two teenagers. 

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To this year's graduates Donna says, 

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Originally from London England,

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Sandy Sanford graduated with a elementary education degree and

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went on to work at an international accounting firm and raised two sons.

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Sandy says she has so many memories of Western. 

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with whom I am friends to this day."

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Western Oregon University congratulates these four outstanding alumni 

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and recognizes the rest of the Class of 1970, 

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as newly inducted Golden Wolves. 

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