Adrienne Tveit

Adrienne was born in Kodiak, Alaska on November 11, 1977. She is 19 years old, blonde, with brown eyes and has an outgoing personality. Her favorite activity is going on ambulance calls. She loves the feeling of being able to save a person's life. That's why she is on the dorm staff; just in case of an emergency she's there to put her skills to use. Her biggest fear is not living life to its fullest. In five years she plans on working as a P.A. and hopes to be married. In ten years

she plans on having a family and going back to med school. The person she admires most is her mother because she is strong-willed and determined. Adrienne's favorite food is McDonald's chocolate cones, and her favorite movie is Back Draft. Her favorite RAHI memory is rafting, hmmm I wonder why?? What she will miss most at RAHI is all the familiar faces, and what she will miss least is the discipline. Don't worry auntiewe will miss you also.

Alice Aluskak

Alice is the mother of "Alice in Chains," and is also known as "Gizmo." Her Native name is Cucriaq. She is from Napakiak and likes to eat fresh king salmon soup and boiled fish

eggs followed by sulunaq. Five years from now she hopes to be graduating with a degree in Japanese studies, Yupi'k language studies, History, Anthropology, and a Secondary Education. Five years after that she will be in rural Alaska teaching. (Teaching what you ask? Go ask Alice.)

One of the best things that Alice likes doing is watching her grandma cut fish. Some other things that Alice likes to do are biking, and taking steam baths (gossiping of course!). One thing she's most afraid of is BUGS!! (Don't forget the "Bright Lights!") The person she most admires is her grandmother, because she's a very strong, highly respected women who is very family-oriented. When

Alice leaves RAHI she will miss talking with the students. She will not miss walking around with one contact in. Her favorite colors are orange and blue. She likes listening to any kind of music accept country. Her favorite movie is Gremlins (I joke); she doesn't have a favorite movie.

Beverly Chmielarczyk (Little Hop Gatherer)

Beverly's Yup'ik name is Qaltayak. Her friends in Kwethluk gave her that name. She has one daughter that is a purebred canine (in other words a mutt) named Nichit (knee-chee). In the future she hopes to have two-point-five kids, one boy, one girl, and point five unknown.

Beverly is currently reading the Unbearable Lightness of Being, a book that

is giving her some insight into communism in the sixties. It was something that she read in the past. Bev recalls finding the following expression on a bathroom wall: "A squid eating dough in a polyethylene bag is vast and bulbous."

Right now Beverly's latest word is "atavistic," which means genetic throwback; her latest pet word is privy. In her free time (kermit) she listens to Counting Crows, her current favorite band. Her fave Counting Crows quote is, "Snap her up in a butterfly net Pin her down on a photograph album." She also collects trade beads. She does some beading but doesn't feel (the) too comfortable about the quality. If Bev was going to be a fruit she would be a peach because they're hard core. Her favorite kitchen utensil is a wooden honey dipper. Her favorite smell is the smell of cottonwood tree buds in the spring. Her favorite (frog) RAHI memory is Warren singing "I love you Baby" while standing on the piano. During the next

year she is going back to her teaching job in Kwethluk to teach the seventh through ninth graders (Ryan was here).

Rick Caulfield

Rick Caulfield is an Associate Professor in Rural Development at UAF. He moved to Alaska in 1975 from California, to take a job with Fish and Wildlife doing research in

rural communities. Rick went to the University of California at Berkley and earned his B.A. and B.S. degree in Natural Resource Management and Political Science. From 1976 to 1979 Rick studied subsistence economies in the Upper Yukon of Alaska. For five years Rick worked for the Division of Subsistence for ADF & G based in Fairbanks but worked in Upper Yukon in Arctic Village, Venetie, and Fort Yukon. He earned his masters degree in Cross Cultural Education in 1984. Rick was offered a teaching job at UAF on the Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham. In 1989-90 he went to England to work on his Ph.D. Rick spent a year with his family in Greenland working on his doctoral disserta

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ion which focused on whaling in Greenland. Rick returned to Fairbanks, where he currently works with the Department of Alaska Native and Rural Development. His wife Annie works with the Resource Center for Parents and Children as a counselor.

Denise Gobielle Rogers

Denise Gobielle Rogers is the biology teacher in RAHI. She was first introduced to the program by one of her professors. That was three years ago and she still thoroughly enjoys her job. Her interest in biology stems from her childhood. She has a Master's in botany. She was first introduced to botany by her grandmother. In five years Denise hopes to be teaching in rural Alaska with her husband. After a stint teaching in Alaska, she wants to move back to the East Coast and teach, where she has strong ties.

She will eventually start a family. In her free time she enjoys biking, backpacking, identifying wildflowers, canoeing, and fly-fishing. She likes animals (obviously).

Overall Denise is a great teacher and an asset to the RAHI program.

George Guthridge

This year George Guthridge taught freshman-level composition, developmental English classes and study skills for RAHI, and novel writing for Summer Sessions. During the regular academic year he also teaches business writing and education courses in multicultural education and the teaching of writing. When he's not teaching, George enjoys writing science fiction and fantasy, camping, karate, watching movies and the opera, snorkeling, exploring caves, and traveling in Thailand with his wife, Noi. She and George were married during RAHI two summers ago; this July 12th they will be remarried, Thai style, in Bangkok. In August George will begin a sabbati

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al at (hot!) Arizona State University, where after a 25-year hiatus he will continue his doctoral work in composition theory. He is an Associate Professor at UAF's Dillingham campus.

Greg Owens

Greg Owens, is our RAHI math instructor and academic coordinator who was raised in Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. He's married with four children. Greg has coached and taught math and English for the past 17 years. Former places that Mr. Owens taught are in St. Mary's, AK, Missoula, MT, American Samoa, and UAF. Nickname he picked up while living in Samoa was "three diamonds" a fine quality of tuna in the South Pacific. Mr. Owens' interests are fishing, biking, and reading. The observations on this year's RAHI students are that they are gifted, but need to make sure they utilize their gifts. Advice from Greg is to find your passion and pursue it. But, no slackers allowed. Greg willingly gives his time and expertise to RAHI leadership throughout the fall and spring of UAF semesters, as a leading willing consultant in the planning for the next RAHI year. He also serves on the RAHI Admissions Committee. Since 1983, Greg has had 13 years as an associate with RAHI, missing only two sessions. RAHI is most fortunate to have such a dedicated guy who both teaches and helps steer the program. Who else can keep us all laughing in those tense moments plus his positive outlook? Friends, these are his trademarks.

Howard E. Maxwell

Howard E. Maxwell is currently the teacher of both of RAHI's computer classes. Howard has been working with the RAHI program for six summers now, starting in 1989. His

schooling includes a Bachelor's degree in anthropology at the University of Minnesota, in 1981. From there, Howard moved to Alaska and received his Master's in anthropology at UAF in 1987. Howard's interest in computers grew during his time at UAF, explaining his beginning of a computer consulting business. After graduating from UAF Howard went to work in Barrow for Ilisagvik College teaching anthropology. In 1990 he moved back to Fairbanks and married his wife Jeri. Howard and Jeri now have a four year old daughter named Mackenzie, and a one year old son named Andrew. Howard is currently teaching anthropology, ar

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haeology, and computer classes at UAF. He is also an Alaska-certified high school history teacher. Howard's favorite sports are hockey, soccer, and golf.

Howard Sparrow

Howard Sparrow walked into RAHI with an amazing empathy for birds that no one else has ever seen. When the students first arrived there were nearly seven birds sitting on the lawn, and when Howard raised his arms in welcome the birds flew in unison into the sky. People have tried to explain this but the plausible answer that they could come up with is that Howie just has really bad B.O.

As the enigmatic leader of Spanky's Army, Howard set up a small system of spies to keep tabs on all the people in RAHI and to counteract any moves that were made against his power base. He tries to pretend that he's just a laid back counselor who would rather listen to music and read "Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman," than really take discipline into his own hands, but the student network has information that Howard was seen talking incriminatingly with several other counselors on multiple occasions.

Even with this knowledge, Howard will be a counselor who is missed when we leave. We're not really sure why, it could be his, "Oh, is that what they call it these days?" --Jokes. Or it could be his wacky sense of self and the world around him (which could be attributed, in part, to the fact that the entire universe fits under the nail of his thumb). It could be many things, but most likely it's something that was in the food he sometimes gives away.

Jeff Swenson

Jeff Swenson is twenty-seven years old, born in Ham Lake, Minnesota. He is a Master's graduate of Literature at UAF, Jeff's sense of humor is a result of his Italian, Polish, and Scandinavian backgrounds. His parents are living in California, while his older brother resides in Minnesota. Jeff now lives in a little cabin on Goldhill in Fairbanks. He plans to get his Ph.D. in Literature sometime in the future. In the meantime, he has been a teacher's assistant for two years, about which he stated, "I love it!" The most interesting thing about his job as a teacher's assistant is experiencing students' reactions to literature. Jeff believes in the

power of literature or the written word. Ernest Hemmingway, who writes about war and manly things, is one of his favorite writers. One thing he enjoys doing in life is Mt. Biking, but one thing he hates in life is cantaloupe! When Jeff retires, he plans to buy a 30 ft. sail boat and sail the Caribbean! Think that was all on Jeff? Well, Jeff is also the swimming teacher for RAHI. If you have taken his swimming class and he divided you into different groups, the group names he would give were off the wall. And you'll always hear him say, "Go to it." Jeff started teaching swimming in Minnesota in a little pool called Roosevelt Pool. He's been doing it now for 11 years. First, he started as a life guard, because he liked swimming and it was easy. Then he became a swimming instructor. He's enjoyed teaching swimming for RAHI. His favorite part of teaching swimming is taking little eight year old kids who can't sit still and making them into tired kids. Way to go Jeff!!

Jim Kowalsky

Jim Kowalsky, aka "Big Jim," has been Program Director of RAHI for 12 years. He believes in the rights of indigenous peoples to govern themselves. A goal of his is to keep RAHI moving forward in times of tight budgets. Jim doesn't have much leisure time during RAHI, but he rides his bike about 100-150 miles a week (to and from work) and he's been a musician playing trumpet for the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra for 26 years! He enjoys the Twin Bears trip every year. Jim sees himself as a leader, who "often needs leaders to follow."

Joanna Wassillie

Joanna was born in Nome, Alaska, on June 25, 1969, so that'll make her over 40 or something. : ) She lived there for one month and was then adopted and went to Pilot Station, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Wasilla and St. Mary's. The best part of being a TC is yelling at all of the people. (Just kidding!) Another benefit (and drawback) is enforcing the rules RAHI lays down. Joanna's most rewarding feeling

she receives at RAHI is getting to know different types of people. Joanna has just become engaged (as we all know) and she is VERY excited about it. She likes to paint her nails, but says that she's not very good at it. She is good at sleeping, but nothing can get in the way of painting her nails. The most boring thing to the craziest thing Joanna has ever done is sit in Jr. Comp class to getting engaged! Joanna is one of our wacky TC's in the lovely Nerland Hall. She puts up with us complaining about going to bed and running around the halls in the morning. Everyone knows Joanna as the weird lady who wears all the bizarre clothes. Without Joanna and her veggie eating habits, who knows where we'd be. We'd for sure have no candy or animal cookies during study hall!!

Phyllis Ann Fast

Born in Anchorage, Alaska in 1946, Phyllis Fast is of mixed descent with a Koyukon Athabascan mother from Rampart, Alaska. Her father was born in Liberal, Kansas. Phyllis graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1968 with a B.A. in English, and then from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 1990 with an interdisciplinary M.A. in Alaska Native Literary Forms. Since then Phyllis has completed all degree requirements except the dissertation for a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University. She is returning to Harvard in August, 1997, to make the final effort for that degree. Phyllis has been teaching at the University of Alaska Fairbanks since 1995 as an Assistant Professor in Alaska

Native Studies. Phyllis began studying art in 1966 through the University, and continued her studies with a series of drawing and watercolor workshops during the 1980's. She had combined her skill in mainstream American art forms with her knowledge of traditional Native American symbols to teach Alaska Native Art History at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Many of her works have been in various juried competitions in Alaska and elsewhere, including Greenland. Collectors include Cook Inlet Region Inc. and the CIRI Foundation.

Rebecca Kelly

Rebecca Kelly, Paangelria (her native name), is the Native Dance Instructor, who has been married to Eric for 5 1/2 years now, and she has two children: Nayamin, 4 years old, and

Maaya, 2 years old. Things she likes to do are: dancing, making arts and crafts, crossword puzzles, word games, Scrabble, Boggle, Trivia, Jeopardy, berry picking, fishing, visiting with relatives, shopping, watching movies, boat riding, beading, and sewing. She really loves green eggs and ham, and she does not like to be negative. She wants to have a positive attitude as much as she can. The greatest fear in life would be for her not to reach her goals, and also the fear that her children will not learn their native language. Her greatest joy is being with her family. Some people that she admires are her parents, because they raised her the best way they can in the

Cupik way. She admires her mother, because she taught her how to Eskimo dance and she admires her father because he always participated in everything that her village was doing. Her father was considered chief mayor of Chevak for over 25 years. Mrs. Kelly was raised at camp by her parents, whom she admires because this was something most of her peers never got to do. Rebecca hopes to become a good Cupik teacher, be part of an immersion program, tell and learn about stories, teach arts and crafts, teach Eskimo dancing, learn how to make a kayak, and travel all over Europe. The thing she will miss least about RAHI is being away from her family. The thing she will miss most about RAHI is getting to know the students.

Sam Chanar

Sam Chanar, Angal'gaq (native name), is from Toksook Bay. Sammy was born in Bethel and is now 29 going on 30. He has spent most of six years going to college at UAF. He

likes to capture moments with cameras. Sam has earned a degree in Rural Development. He hopes and wishes for a peaceful and happy life. Sam has been in school since the 90-91 school year. He

graduated in the spring of

'97. He is the leader of Sam's Green Eggs and Ham. His favorite RAHI memory for every year is taking photographs. In five years Sam wants to start paying his loan he used for his schooling. His greatest fear in life is being photographed. Sam most admires Minolta because it does not use as much energy as Canon does. He likes spicy food. His favorite movie is Brave Heart. Sam favorite activity is water fights with Wayne's help. Sammy hopes to earn a Master's degree in cultural development. Keep smiling for Sam.

Denise Wartes (RAHI Mom)

Denise Wartes does everything for RAHI and she's been with RAHI for 10 years now. Before RAHI, she was the secretary to the Dean of CLA. Her favorite RAHI memories are all the RAHI graduations. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Denise sees herself as a wife, mother, friend, and secretary. During her leisure time she is often reading and occasionally eating one of her favorite foods, turkey or caribou. Sometimes she enjoys watching Forest Gump. Hopefully by the year 2000 she will have her Bachelor's Degree.

Margaret Baker (shown left) is a 3rd-year MFA student in poetry at UAF. She holds a BA and an MA in English. Her favorite summer activities are biking and canoeing. Her favorite winter activity is reading. In addition to teaching reading for RAHI, Mary is the summer Co-director of the UAF Writing Center. Next fall she will be teaching a literature and working as a writing tutor in Rural Student Services and in the Writing Center.