PASSAGES
Congratulations to Autumn Depoe,
recipient of not only one, but two prestigious
university awards in May. She received the
Dean’s Award for Service in recognition of
distinguished service to the University of
Oregon and to the community. She was one
of the top 20 of all university students in
her class.
Autumn also received the Office of
Multicultural Affairs Excellence Award,
which is presented to honor students of color
who have demonstrated academic success,
excellent leadership ability, and strong
campus and community involvement at the
University of Oregon.
She will graduate this summer with
degrees in political science and journalism.
She would like to volunteer for Americorps
by implementing reading programs in
local schools.
During her college career, Autumn
was elected to the ASUO Student Senate
twice,
was
appointed
ASUO
communications director, chaired the KWVA
Radio Board of Directors, vice-chaired the
Oregon Daily Emerald Board of Directors,
and was a reporter for the Oregon Daily
Emerald and KWVA Radio.
Autumn volunteers three hours a week
for the radio station as a DJ. She also was
a member of the Student Faculty Committee
on Grievances, Student Conduct Code
Committee, Athletic Department Finance
Committee, Senate Rules Committee, the
University Appeals Board, Model United
Nations, and the university women’s choir.
Autumn currently is the associate
producer of the upcoming independent film
“Noise” and publicist for the independent film
“Jacks,” which is playing at Eugene’s Bijou
Theater. She also performed in six local
theater musicals and two university
theater productions.
Congratulations to Sequoia Jasmine
Depoe! She turns 4 on July 12. I love you
with all my heart, little pookie!
Love, Auntie Autumn
Sequoia, you are getting so tall! We
love you and can’t believe you will be 4!
Love, hugs, and kisses! Mommy,
Nana, and Autumn
Mary Magdelene Marzan
God has opened wide the gates of
eternity so Mary could pass over. The Great
Spirit swept aside the stars and lighted her
way with all the colors of the sacred arch.
Dear Mary walked into the cosmic glow.
Today I wonder how would one paint a
word portrait of a lady such as this? These
thoughts slip into my heart.
Mary is a strong spirit, a protective
force - a woman of power-but most of all,
Mary Magdelene was the essence of the
positive side in the sacred circle of
womanhood.
Mary was a blessing to her family and
friends. She made us better people - her
strength made us stronger.
“Thank you God” for sending us such
a gift as Mary.
Lovingly, Mary Jane Robb
\Ne would like to thank everyone for
their thoughts and prayers for our family
member Mary Marzan. We would like to
thank everyone for the food, cards, and
flowers. We would especially like to give a
big thank you to Laura Bremner and Judy
Imbler for all that they did. We love you very
much and are grateful for all that you did for
us. Thank you to all the kitchen staff and
everyone else who may have helped.
Sincerely yours, the Marzan,
Rilatos, and Williamson family
Congratulations, Alicia Keene! She was
named a United States Achievement
Academy national award winner! This is a
position of honor less than 10 percent of all
young people can ever hope to attain. She
will receive a USAA college scholarship.
Way to go, Alicia. We love you and hope
your dreams come true. Go for it!
With all our love, Grandma Alice,
Grandpa Butch, Trisha, Tyrone, Donovan,
Aunt Daryllynne, Dennis, and Lil’ Ron!
Happy 2nd Birthday (May 12) to Hannah
May Albright. Her parents are Penny
Williams and Brandon Albright of Silverton,
Ore. Grandparents are Mike and Becky
Williams of Molalla and Van and Gloria
Albright of Silverton. Great-grandparents are
Roy Jr. and Charlene Downey, Mary Jean
and Jerry King, and Bob McLennon. Hannah:
You are a miracle and you brighten our lives
every day!
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