April 2001 AMS Banquet


  • The Annual Russel L. DeSouza AMS Banquet was held in Gordinier Conference Center on April 27, 2001.
  • Dr. Robert Ross and his wife Karen.
  • Faculty, Staff and students (past and present) sit down for dinner with guest speaker Joe Bastardi.
  • Meteorologists Les Still (MU '97) and Joe Calhoun from WGAL-TV.
  • Outgoing AMS President Jake Swick makes his final speach.
  • Graduating Meteorology majors Jake Swick, Jay Hanna, Mindy Pouss, Andrew Zimmerman, Tim Marcoe (Scott Mackaro missing).
  • Recently elected 2001-2002 AMS Officers, Paul Lynch (Treasurer), Jen Benvenuto (Vice President), Bill Burkey (President).
  • Outgoing AMS Officers (Paul Lynch, Michelle Theis, Ling Nanthachack, Jake Swick) along with Meteorology Professors Clark, Ross, Yalda, DeCaria.
  • Joe Bastardi, Expert Senior Forecaster at Accu Weather, speaking on "The Search for the Perfect Forecast."
  • Eric Horst, Director of the MU Weather Information Center, chats with Joe Bastardi.
  • Celebrating Dr. Robert Ross' 27 years of dedicated service as a Meteorology Professor.
  • Dr. Ross shares with the audience his transition from MU Professor to FSU researcher.
  • The cake honoring his 27 years of Excellence. "Thanks for all the memories!"