PULLMAN, Wash. Two graduates of Washington State University were given the Alumni Achievement Award on Friday, June 9, at the WSU Athletics Tri-Cities Tailgate. The awards were presented by WSU Alumni Association volunteer Rob Ellsworth and former Cougar Club President Ray Whitlow.
The first recipient, Jeff Gordon of
Roger Duprel of
Over the years both men have continued to generously contribute to their alma mater. Gordon has been an advisor for WSU Tri-Cities for over 20 years and is a consistent volunteer for Alumni Association and WSU Foundation events in the area. Duprel has been involved in Cougar Athletics and Student Services Programs. He is a member of the athletic volunteer committees, the Cougar Athletic Foundation Council and was introduced as a WSU Foundation Benefactor in 2004.
Gordon and Duprel are the 457th and 458th graduates to receive the Alumni Achievement Award. The award was created in 1970 by the WSUAA Board of Directors as its highest honor to recognize alumni who have given outstanding service to WSU and made contributions to their professions, community and nation. The award encourages alumni to provide perpetual service to WSU.
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