The purpose of the academy is to give honor and recognition to a select group of our outstanding graduate and undergraduate alumni. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we honor them – and thank them for their willingness to give back to our school.

School of Communication
2008 Alumni Academy Inductee

Curt Fonger

Curt Fonger received his bachelors degree in Speech in 1972.
While majoring in Communication (still called 'Speech' in 1972) Curt did radio news and disc jockeying at WIDR. After fifteen years of award-winning work in broadcasting, Florida called and it has been his home ever since. Curt currently anchors on the web and CBS12 News at 6 and 11. The Curt Fonger Invitational golf tournament – one of numerous charities Curt is involved with -- has raised thousands of dollars for the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County. His mom, Virginia, holds her BA in Speech also from Western.