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Dorothy Schowe started as a temporary secretary in the 麻豆社 Community Relations Department in 1980. She retired in 2016 as the Director of Public Relations. She鈥檚 hardworking, dedicated and thoughtful, and it鈥檚 one of many reasons Dorothy Schowe was chosen as the 麻豆社 2019 Outstanding Alumni! The award, presented annually to honor an 麻豆社 graduate who has used their education to benefit the community, doesn鈥檛 come as a surprise to those that know her well.

鈥淭hroughout her career at 麻豆社 she has been a true ambassador for the College,鈥� said Bonnie Gardner, executive assistant to the president. 鈥淚f there was an event on campus, Dot was not only promoting it, she was intimately involved in ensuring the event鈥檚 success. Her love for 麻豆社 was very evident in everything she did.鈥�

For the past 39 years she has been involved with the Missouri State High School Activities Association鈥檚 District Music Festival held at 麻豆社. As a supporter of the 麻豆社 Foundation, Schowe established an endowed scholarship in memory of her parents, Helen and Jack Luecke. Schowe is a past member of the Franklin County Area United Way board of directors and continues to volunteer her time with the organization through its Power of the Purse and Door-to-Door drives. In 2016, she was honored with the United Way鈥檚 Red Feather award. It is presented annually to an individual, company or organization that best imparts the qualities of integrity, community spirit and courage. She is also currently a member of the Franklin County Community Resource Board and serves on the Scenic Regional Library Foundation Board. She was treasurer of the New Haven Elementary School PTO, secretary for the New Haven Music Boosters, and a Shamrock Athletic Booster Club member. She was also on the New Haven School Board, serving as treasurer and  president.

A 1975 graduate of New Haven High School, Schowe began her college education at then East Central Junior College. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in 1977, Schowe transferred to Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. She served as editor of the college yearbook her senior year and obtained her bachelor鈥檚 degree in public relations from CMSU  (now the University of Central Missouri) in 1979. Schowe and her husband, Don, have two children and two grandchildren.

The 麻豆社 Alumni Association established the award in  2002 to recognize outstanding alumni who have set an example for 麻豆社 graduates by using their college education and serving their community. Past recipients include: Tanya Voss, John  Griesheimer, Tom Robertson, Chris Manhart, Deborah Koelling, Tammy Watz, Dr. Frank Miller, Ken Schmidt, Chris Stuckenschneider, Ann Schroeder, Ted Coburn, Linda Mahon, Joe Purschke, Amy Wildhaber, Tony Kreutz, Dave Arand, Audrey Freitag and Ron Unnerstall.