Riverside, Calif., March, 2001-- At its March 8 alumni homecoming banquet, La Sierra University honored several of its alumni with applause from their peers, crystal trophies, and the esteem of the University administration and faculty.

Bedecked with leis at the Hawaiian-themed alumni homecoming banquet, are La Sierra University's alumni of the year. From left to right: James Epperson, , Richard Rice, University president Lawrence T. Geraty, Elmer Digneo, Calvin Hanson, and (front) Ronald Zane

• Alumnus of the Year: Ronald Zane ’52, DDS
• College of Arts & Sciences: Elmer Digneo ‘40, ’45, MEd '68
• School of Business & Management: Calvin Hanson ’56
• School of Education: James Epperson EdS ‘85, EdD’90
• School of Religion: Richard Rice ’66, MDiv, PhD
• Black Alumni of La Sierra and Loma Linda Universities: Guillermo Henry '87, MSW