Founders Banquet 2011

The 2011 Founders Celebration got underway on Wednesday, March 16 with the annual Founders Banquet in the Gilbert Great Hall.

Four alumni were honored for their service to Southern Utah University: Lois Bulloch ('59), Mary MacDonald ('38), Warren Bulloch ('14) and Ken Benson ('55).

Lois made an indelible mark on SUU through her 18 years as the administrative assistant in student services. Her work and service extended beyond campus and reached into the community through terms on the Enoch City Council, Iron County Commission and numerous other boards.

Mary learned to appreciate many of the beautiful things of life at the feet of her mother, Lillian MacFarlane, who was the first music graduate of this institution. Mary taught ceramics as well as three-dimensional design at SUU and was a favorite among her students.

Few Cedarians had as a great an impact on their town and its school as did Warren in the 20th century. He was a prominent businessman and civic leader serving on numerous boards simultaneously. Warren was the first chairman of the board of trustees, was a long-time member of the state board of regents and championed this institution's rise to four-year status. He passed away in 1980.

Ken is an integral and vital ingredient in the bright history of SUU and is one who is fondly remembered and revered by many. He was one of the first directors of the Upward Bound program and served 14 years as director of student activities. He was ever known as a student's administrator because of his compassion for students and his ability to reach out and include others.

Thank you to all of our honorees for their devotion and dedication to SUU!

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President Michael T. Benson presents Distinguished Service Awards to
Lois Bulloch & Mary MacDonald.

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Donna Benson admires the portrait of her husband Ken Benson while Don Bulloch assists President Benson in unveiling a portrait of his father Warren Bulloch. Both portraits will join those on display in the Great Hall.