Donovan Haxton, Jr., Class of 1961

Donovan Haxton, Jr. graduated from Mason City High School in 1959, and from Mason City Junior College (NIACC’s predecessor) in 1961. He then attended the University of Iowa where he received a degree in Astronomy. He is Senior Research Specialist at the Hubble Space Telescope Operations Control Center at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and adjunct professor in Astronomy at Howard Community College in Maryland.

A lifetime member of the NIACC Alumni Association, he and his wife, Judith, continue to support the College through gifts to the NIACC Foundation.

Bill Gasperi, Class of 1962 and
Gwen Gasperi, Class of 1965

Bill Gasperi (class of ’62) and Gwen Hall Gasperi (class of ’65) have been very involved with NIACC from their own education to that of their two daughters, Stacey and Jody. Bill and Gwen helped organize, decorate, and administer the Athletic Kick-Off Banquet for about 15 years, worked in concession stands, organized, and attended Athletic Club meetings. They have also attended most home and many away athletic events, as well as the music and drama events at NIACC. They continually provide outstanding service and support to the College.

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