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This year we celebrate by honoring two representatives

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of the Western Oregon University Class of 1971. 

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As Golden Wolves, they represent Western's rich history of

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producing outstanding graduates and esteemed alumni. 

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Jan Morgan graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. 

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Jan taught English at Whiteaker Jr. High and North Salem High School.  

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She was a district staff trainer and moved into administration, 

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working as assistant principal at South Salem high school 

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and principal at Brush College elementary school.

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Jan enjoys cooking, reading and hiking.   

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She says we continue to love Western Oregon 

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and stay active with alumni affairs. 

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Gary Martin graduated with a bachelor's degree in music education. 

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Gary says the journey over the past 50 years has been 

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interesting and certainly varied.

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Who would have though a degree in music education 

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would lead to so many different opportunities. 

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From playing in the A-F Band during the Vietnam era 

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to some amazing sales and marketing jobs in the financial arena.

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Gary enjoys playing golf and listening to big band jazz.

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In the past few years, Gary has been drawn back to WOU

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and is excited to become a benefactor with the university. 

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Western Oregon University congratulates these two outstanding alumni

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and recognizes the rest of the Class of 1971 

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as newly-inducted Golden Wolves.

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