Alumni News
UNC Alumni Become a Force on American Gladiators
Two University of Northern Colorado alumni competed on season two of NBC’s American Gladiators. Abbegayle Dorn BS ‘97 and Tony Tolbert MS ‘08 gave it their all against the likes of Zen, Titan and Panther. Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali, American Gladiators celebrates the everyday, true American heroes—weekend warriors who excel and take pride in their physical fitness. These contestants will go up against the show’s gladiators in the ultimate David & Goliath battle. As in the traditional American Gladiators franchise, everyday amateur athletes compete against action stars and stunt professionals in contests of physical strength and endurance. The series includes such classic events as The Joust, The Wall and the Eliminator.
Alumnus Makes Broadway Debut
UNC School of Theatre Arts and Dance alumnus Autumn Hurlbert ’02 made her Broadway debut last week in the musical Legally Blonde. Autumn was a finalist on the MTV reality television show Legally Blonde: The Search for the Next Elle Woods, which was aired nationally all summer. She is currently playing a sorority sister in the Broadway cast and understudying the role of Elle Woods. She expects to go on as Elle Woods this fall.
UNC Alumnus Developing TV Programming for New Network
UNC alumnus and ESPN analyst Todd Weatherill has been signed by the Urban Vision Television Network to produce original programming for broadcast in 2008 and beyond. UVTN is dedicated to creating and broadcasting quality multicultural television programming, as well as presenting the minority community in a positive light. UVTN will provide rare opportunities to minorities and people of all ethnicities and ages in front and behind the camera in television production, as well as in administrative and executive capacities. Weatherill’s first show for the network is Soon to be Pro. Shot on location in Hollywood, Soon to be Pro features tomorrow’s hottest athletes and is produced with kid hosts and producers. As the show’s associate producer and reporter, Weatherill says it’s as much fun as anyone could have on a set. Weatherill attended the University of Northern Colorado on a football scholarship, was active in student government and also managed the university newspaper while on campus.
Leaving Their Mark
The Alumni Association Board of Directors serves as a key, volunteer leadership group at the University of Northern Colorado. Led by President Art Tarrazas ‘75, MA ‘77, Vice President JJ Paolino ‘59, MA ‘60, and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Baker ‘86, the board develops programs, designates awards and produces giving opportunities with Bears worldwide. Board members may serve up to three, two-year terms. The 2008–09 Alumni Board (pictured l-r): Front row: Randy Moser ‘82, JJ Paolino ‘59, MA ‘60, Kristi Baldino ‘94, Art Tarrazas ‘75, MA ‘77, Steve Baker ‘86. Back row: Will G. Phillips ‘62, Isaia Aricayos ‘01, Randy Watkins ‘99, Mike Deutcher ‘69, MA ‘75, Theo Holland ‘65, Sarah MacQuiddy ‘78, Sara Martin ‘00 and Kyle Holman ‘99. The University of Northern Colorado Alumni Association is located in the Judy Farr Alumni Center, 1620 Reservoir Road in Greeley. Jerry DeWitt ’77, is the vice president of alumni and donor relations. Call 970.351.2551 for more information about the UNC Alumni Association and the University of Northern Colorado Foundation. Other board members not pictured: Dawson Davis ‘77 and Steve Palmer ‘90.