Alumni & Friends Magazine Winter 2021
Having the Courage to Move Forward
“Do not lose your courage.. it brings with it a great reward.” —Hebrews 10:35
Dear Alumni & Friends, What can we learn from our fellow Jimmies? That is a question I ask myself before meeting with alumni and friends around the country, when talking with current students right here in my office, and while reading stories of our alumni like those on the following pages of this magazine. The articles in this issue of Alumni & Friends highlight just a few of the many Jimmies out in the world who exemplify the courage to follow one’s passion, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to serve others. Each points back in some way to our mission at the University of Jamestown, which focuses on the development of wholeness and the continuing growth of the individual. Both of those are crucial, especially in times of change and uncertainty. Just like our alumni, our University has shown tremendous resilience at a time like this, with record enrollment, new programs, new technology for delivering education, and campus enhancements like the Football/Track Renovation project. Let us all continue to learn from each other. “Do not lose your courage.. it brings with it a great reward.” —Hebrews 10:35 With gratitude,
Dr. Polly Peterson ’89
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STADIUM SUPPORT FANTASTIC:
FINISHING STRONG By: Brett Moser x’03, VP for Development and Alumni Relations The past eight months have seen a fantastic response and support for the renovation effort of our track and football facilities on campus. In July 2020, we publicly announced the stadium renovation plans. We continue to be grateful for the lead gift of $3 million provided by Dr. Jo-Ida Hansen. The lasting impact of this gift will be honored as the newly named Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium. The facility will open in the fall of 2021. Further, as part of the Larson Center, the Jo-Ida Hansen Athletic Complex opened recently with a new four-lane, orange indoor track and resurfaced surfaces that will make an impact for all athletes training indoors during the North Dakota winters. Two indoor track meets have already been held in this space. At the time of this writing, 63 donors have given or made major gift commitments to the stadium project, totaling $10.862 million. This total includes some encouraging commitments from the Jamestown community, including major donations from First Community Credit Union ($1 million) and Unison Bank ($500,000). The goal is to finish strong, raising additional dollars to fund our $11.5-million goal. There are naming and sponsorship opportunities remaining! Information will be sent out soon, with support opportunities for the Jim Clark Finish Line, Rollie Greeno Field, Shields, and Seat sponsorships. We have seen a fantastic response so far! If you haven’t yet joined in support, would you consider joining us in this effort? We anticipate and encourage you to make plans to join us for a dedication event on Friday, October 8, 2021. This event will honor donors, feature special speakers, and kick off Homecoming 2021, with the Jimmies playing Concordia (Neb.) on Saturday, October 9th. Please consider coming back for this memorable and amazing weekend!
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On the Cover: Katie Conlon ’11 pursues her passion of running long after graduation.
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6 Preparing for a life of service Alex ’20 and Corina (Ruud) ’21 Huff
8 Where in the world is Katie Conlon ’11? Katie Conlon ’11
10 Survival mode spurs a passion for cooking. Charles Jones x’05
12 Partners in Life & Business Matt ’14 and Molly (Pavlak) ’14 Balshaw
14 A story of how I’ve kept my competitive spirit alive
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Dennis Brennan ’76
16 A not-so-average fairytale Candyce Dahnke ’17
Welcome to Alumni & Friends magazine!
The Winter 2021 issues focuses on how Jimmies are thriving in times of change—pursuing their passions and making a difference in the world.
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16 In This Issue 18 UJ Athletics: Kalli Hegerle 19 UJ Athletics: Tyson Brouwer 20 Performing Arts
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21 Greetings from the Alumni Association 22 Homecoming 2021 25 Hall of Fame Nominations 23 Dine & Bid Benefit Auction 23 Jimmie Scramble
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24 Dr. Mark Joy Retires 26 Marriages 28 Births 30 In Memoriam 30 Dr. W. Joseph Claflin 32 Important Dates
Alumni & Friends Winter 2021 Board of Trustees Chairman James Unruh ’63
Research Associate Dan Hornung
University of Jamestown President Polly Peterson, Ph.D., ’89
Office Manager Bridgett Brewer
Alumni Board President MaryBeth Hegstad ’97
Stewardship Manager Joleen Steinmetz
Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Brett Moser x’03
Director of Design and Publications Donna Schmitz
Director of Annual Giving and Jimmie Booster Club Jim Klemann ’09 Director of Alumni Relations Setareh Campion
Creative Writer Natalie McKenna Contributing Writers Dennis Brennan ’76 Abby (Greshik) Perrine ’03 Ryan Mikkelson ’99 Sheila (Kusler) Moser ’80
“Alumni & Friends” is published two times per year, in the winter and summer by the University of Jamestown Office of Development and Alumni Relations for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Jamestown. University of Jamestown welcomes your thoughts and comments about “Alumni & Friends.” Please send letters to: Alumni & Friends 6082 College Lane Jamestown, ND 58405 Send address changes to: Bridgett Brewer Office of Development and Alumni Relations 6082 College Lane Jamestown, ND 58405 or by e-mail to alumni@uj.edu
PREPARING FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE ALEX ’20 AND CORINA (RUUD) ’21 HUFF
For Alex ’20 and Corina (Ruud) ’21 Huff, missionary work isn’t just a hobby. It’s a calling. Something they have been working towards together, from a young age. Alex and Corina met at University of Jamestown in the fall of 2018 when Corina was a sophomore and Alex was a junior. Not too long after, they decided to start dating. Just under a year of dating, Alex proposed in the Newman Arena, with Jimmie teams lining the hallway.
“Those scary moments are where you see your faith tested.” —Corina (Ruud) Huff ’21 “We, together, wanted to be God-centered. And we wanted to date to marry, not just to date,” Alex explained. “For us to be able to empower each other has brought about the greatest leaps in my faith life. We both find it important.” Although their love story is one for the ages— one that COVID couldn’t halt, as they got married on May 9, 2020, surround by about 15 of their closest friends and family—its true remarkability is in their united desire to serve others in Jesus’ name.
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“When we started dating, we had a ton in common. I just thought it was a God thing,” Corina explained, looking at Alex as he nodded in agreement. “I really wanted to travel. And meeting Alex and starting a relationship—the Lord was bringing us in the direction of missions.” Very early on in their relationship, both Alex and Corina attended a winter conference for Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International). They each went into breakout sessions where there were nearly 30 countries listed that they could travel to directly share the gospel with others. “I was looking at the list, and I really felt called to Australia,” explained Corina. “I was just praying about it. And it was the only one I had marked. When I went to talk to Alex, that was the only one he also felt called to.” Alex laughed commenting, “It felt way too early in our relationship to travel to a different country together for a month. We figured it would just be trial by fire.” They did it. They went to Australia together, to the University of Western Australia—a melting pot. A place whose population is made up of nearly 50% of international students.
How does it feel sharing the gospel to such a diverse crowd?
Going up to strangers and sharing your testimony—they admit that it’s hard, but they make it seem easy. “We met someone from what seemed like every different culture or religion,” Alex explained. “Evangelism can seem like you’re forcing religion on someone, but you’re really just sharing with people, talking to people about how Jesus has changed your life. And sharing the hope that you have.” “It can be intimidating,” said Corina. “I think one thing to think about is, if they reject the conversation, they aren’t rejecting you. If they say no, it’s in God’s hands. He can do with it what He wants.” She continued, “Those scary moments are where you see your faith tested. When you coherently say something you’ve never said well, and people get it. You know it’s not fully you. That’s God.”
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Both Alex and Corina feel they were blessed with the ability to talk about God—for Alex through public speaking and for Corina through her empathy. Other strengths of their ministry though, they credit to the holistic education and Christian atmosphere at UJ. Corina is on her way to earning her degree in Communication with a concentration in interpersonal communication. “We’re passionate about our faith. And we’ve always really loved UJ,” explained Corina. “It has given us the opportunities to do the things we’re passionate about. We met here. If the ministry wasn’t here, I wouldn’t have done any of this. I really appreciate the environment to grow in our spiritual walks. Candace
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[Adams, Chaplain at UJ] has helped so many grow and learn spiritually here. I don’t think if I would have gone to another school, I would have had that.” Alex is pursuing a Master in Leadership at UJ. “One of the greatest ways to grow spiritually is by having a mentor, and I got that at UJ. Someone to meet with. Someone for discipleship. Someone to help me grow in my spiritual walk. I found that here,” said Alex. After they each graduate, they plan to continue to travel, using the skills they have developed at UJ to turn missionary work into a career. They feel called to travel to third-world countries, to move outside of their comfort zones, to spread the gospel. Though they are young and are still evolving, they’re doing it together. And they’re doing it with and for Christ—walking with Jesus every day, willing to witness and share their truth.
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS KATIE CONLON ’11? Talking to Katie on the phone, you can tell where she’s from—a friendly, humble nature. What some may call a trademark of North Dakota. But every now and then, the pitch in her voices rises at the end of her sentences. A slight, yet unmistakable, Australian accent creeps through. “I came over [to Sydney] in January of 2017,” she explained. “About six months in, I met my now fiancé.”
How it all began Katie never pictured herself living in Sydney. But, she also didn’t see herself at UJ. As a Jamestown native—whose family was very involved in the community—she wanted to go to college somewhere else and make a name for herself. “I thought, I can go and be Katie Conlon, not just one of the Conlon girls,” she said with a laugh. And yet, her journey across the globe started on Wilson Scholarship day in Jamestown. She decided to compete for the scholarship, thinking of it more as a practice opportunity. But one week after the competition, she got a call telling her she won. “I was a bit angry,” she said. “I didn’t want to win it – I thought, well, now I’m obligated to take it. It’s silly not to. And I just said, if I hate it, I’ll leave.” The exact opposite happened. “After a week of being on campus, I knew this is the right place for me.”
Pursuing her passions at the college level Katie wanted to take full advantage of her scholarship by doing what she loves: running and travelling. She grew up in a family of runners. Her parents coached in Jamestown, her uncle, Coach Jim Clark, ran the program at UJ, and her older sister of five years was also running. Katie competed at the high school level in middle school. And, in what seemed like the natural choice, Katie joined the team at UJ. She majored in Communication with cross-cultural emphasis and Spanish. She finished her degrees in three years—all while being an 11-time NAIA All-American in track and cross country for the Jimmies.
“Why I live here now is because of that Wilson scholarship. That phone call I had, I can think back to where I was, and the feeling that went along with it.”
The first semester of her senior year, she stepped foot in her now home, studying abroad in Australia. Katie had one year of running eligibility and decided to “shoot for the stars” and return to the U.S. to try to go to University of Oregon. “There is really no better place to go run,” she explained. Yet, Oregon took her on. And she didn’t just improve; she excelled and went on to be a member of two national championship teams.
Olympic trials, here she comes. For a lot of athletes, college is the high point in their athletic career. That’s not the case for Katie. She ran in the Boston Marathon in 2014 and ran in the Olympic trials in 2020. Sixteen people, family and friends from all over the country, flew to Atlanta to cheer her on in the trials. “It was the most special feeling,” Katie explained, fighting back tears. “It was so special to have them there in general, but particularly because of the timing. The race was on the 29th of February. And then the world shut down.”
Combining her passions Running and traveling—Katie found a way to combine both passions into her career. She began working for Rogue Expeditions in 2015. In a nutshell, Katie is a running tour guide, taking groups to places like Croatia and Slovenia, Bend, Oregon, Lake Tahoe, and Morocco. With Rogue Expeditions, Katie coordinates between 10 to 20 runners from all over the world.
You can hear the smile in Katie’s voice as she said, “I get to do these ‘once in a lifetime’ things, sometimes right in a row, sometimes multiple times.” Since Katie’s job with Rogue Expeditions didn’t tie her down to a single location, she started thinking about living abroad for a year. She moved to Sydney in 2017, met her fiancé Ben, a fellow runner and Olympic athlete, and has been there ever since. When she’s not travelling, Katie is passing on her passion for running to other athletes with her fiancé’s club Run Crew. She coaches hundreds of people in-person in Sydney and even does online training for athletes across the world. “I’m very fortunate to have running be such a central part of my life,” Katie said. “I can’t imagine how different my life would be if I had an office job or something like that. I would make the best of it, but I’m really happy that this is where my life has brought me.”
What’s next for Katie? Katie’s had to take some time off of running to heal from injuries. When asked what her goals are for the future, Katie first said, “I don’t know what I want to do with my running. My goal right now is to run pain free and consistently.” After talking a little more, Katie’s competitive side showed through, “There’s a race in Slovenia I’m considering. It’s a fiveday race that covers 250 km.” It’s evident Katie isn’t done. Although she’s made it to the Olympic trials, there’s more she wants to achieve. Wherever she lands, you can be sure she’s following her passions.
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SURVIVAL MODE SPURS A PASSION FOR COOKING. CHARLES JONES X’05
Charles Jones x’05 stepped off the plane in Jamestown from Louisiana and quickly learned, he was in for a surprise. And not just because of the weather. After buying a new winter coat and gloves, he found his next hurdle. Food options, or lack thereof. “That move is what really got my cooking going. I knew how to cook, but this felt like cooking to survive,” he explained, laughing. “I remember looking around and just thinking, I’m not gonna make it. I need some flavor!” Charles started experimenting with food in his dorm room. He would call his grandmother almost every other day to ask her how to cook a specific item. “Once I mastered the basics, red beans rice, anything stewed, the different fried food—then I ended up adding some twists,” he said with enthusiasm. Charles’ basketball team started coming over to his dorm room. They’d all chip in some money, and he would whip up a meal.
An entrepreneur at heart Despite having a talent for cooking, Charles was pursuing early childhood education at UJ. He was familiar with raising kids – as he and his younger five brothers and sisters were all adopted by an elderly couple, one of whom he calls his Gram. “I had to grow up fast,” he said. “I was the oldest of all. You’re not the dad, but I had to play all those roles.”
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Due to some issues at home, Charles had to leave UJ and pursued his education online, eventually earning a degree in business. “After graduation, I wanted to go back into the sports world. I wanted to be an athletic recruiter. That was my passion at the time,” he explained. “But it didn’t turn out that way. While I was trying to find that job, I wound up getting into cooking again. It just kind of fell into my lap.”
He continued to explain his passion for opening his own business: “New Orleans has a diverse mix of food. You either have a food truck or a restaurant. Once I started gaining popularity, I didn’t want to jump and do that. So many people are doing the same thing. Why not take what I have and continue to tweak it?”
And that was the beginning of what is now called The NOLA Chuckwagon. Charles didn’t want to just do a food truck—handing out food, but not really interacting with customers. “What’s unique about me, is me. My personality,” he explained. “Everyone can’t just get out and be social.” And that’s what makes The NOLA Chuckwagon different. It’s not just amazing food. It’s a mobile food pop-up. A 22-ft trailer with tables, chairs, a canopy, DJ equipment, drinks—you name it. “It’s a big party everywhere I go,” Charles continued. And his business has grown. But it wasn’t by luck. Charles meticulously planned every step of his success. He started off looking at other food businesses on social media and thought about how he could change people’s perception of street vendor cooking. Once he gathered all of his equipment and was ready to open his business, he didn’t just jump into it. He waited and planned, rolling around the city with his pots and BBQ grill all tied up.
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“I wanted people to see me and smell my food before I decided on a location.” He set up in the French Quarter in front of a mural of Harriet Tubman.
“Once people started trying my food, they could tell their friends, he’s in front of this mural, and they’d all know where that was,” he said. “There were only a few others cooking in that area, but once they saw the lines forming by me, all the food trucks left.” Charles quickly made the newspaper and was getting recognized by food critics. He’s now an award-winning New Orleans Caterer. Although he’s single-handedly built this business, he’s quick to recognize two people who made it happen for him. First is Coach Brad Huse from UJ. “I want to make sure everyone knows he’s like a father figure to me. He helped me push and strive to be what I am today.” Second is Raquel Juluke. “Once I came back to New Orleans, she has always been supportive and is a major backbone to my business and has been cheering me on.”
Making a move Headed to the Houston area? You may see The NOLA Chuckwagon. After making a name for himself in New Orleans, Charles is ready to introduce his business to Texas. “It’s a way bigger market. They don’t have that type of food there,” he explained. “I’m moving because I’ve done the most I can here [in New Orleans].” Fifteen years after leaving Jamestown, he’s not cooking in survival mode anymore. “Now,” he said, “I’m ready to blow this thing up and let everyone see what The NOLA Chuckwagon can do!” He may not be playing basketball anymore, but his Jimmie family will still be on the sidelines cheering him and The Chuckwagon on.
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PARTNERS IN LIFE & BUSINESS MATT ’14 AND MOLLY (PAVLAK) ’14 BALSHAW
By: Abby (Greshik) Perrine ’03, Lunenburg, MA When Matt Balshaw, a soccer player from England, and Molly Pavlak, an aspiring teacher from Minnesota, met in the summer of 2011, they couldn’t possibly predict the adventures that lay ahead of them. Now happily married with four-year-old twins, these alums have moved cross-country and successfully started not one, but two ecommerce businesses, WestSocks and Super Beachy.
FINDING A FAMILY AT UJ After meeting Matt, Molly decided to look into transferring to UJ. At her previous university, she had been struggling to get private student loans in order to continue her education, but in UJ, she found an ally. “Not only was UJ willing to work with me on the transfer, but they were willing to give me scholarships and financial aid, and if I wanted to become a resident assistant, help with my housing,” she explained. “I don’t know how else I would have done it.” With the support of the UJ team, Molly graduated with her Teaching degree in 2014. Molly’s background in teaching has helped her to take life as it comes. “The teaching program at UJ, especially the professors, really helped me to embrace the change,” she said. “The positivity that UJ instilled in me was something I wanted to instill not only in my classroom, but in my family.” Matt, in turn, credits UJ with providing him a close-knit, supportive family of sorts. He says that in particular, Dr. Mort Sarabakhsh, Professor of Marketing, made a difference, instilling in Matt a love of business and marketing. “I was able to work with a local business, providing marketing literature, which showed me that this was really what I wanted to do,” He explained. Matt’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing would later prove him ideally suited for starting his own business.
“Things are never going to be pretty, but if you truly have a passion for something, and want to make a difference, you can do that.” —Matt Balshaw ’14
“I realized you can do hard things; you were made to do hard things. If there’s a little burn in your heart, it’s there for a reason.” —Molly Balshaw’14
TRADING THE SNOW FOR THE SAND
A BALANCING ACT
By early 2020, Matt and Molly decided they’d had enough of the cold midwestern winters and were ready for life near the beach. They packed up their car and their kids, and made the move to sunny Charleston, South Carolina—heading straight to the beach upon arrival.
Matt notes that one of the biggest challenges they face is one of balance. He credits Molly with keeping him on track and handling operations, which allows him to focus on the parts of the business he is most excited about, namely strategy and vision. “One of the biggest challenges is remembering to take time to unwind,” he said. “What we’ve realized is that starting and growing a business doesn’t happen overnight. It’s important to take a break, whether that’s going for a walk, or a bike ride, or having a family movie night.”
But location wasn’t the only big change in the making. Matt, who’d spent time as both a marketing director and an ecommerce director for different million-dollar companies, was ready for something of his own. Before long, Matt and Molly had made the decision to create WestSocks, an online retailer selling fun and eclectic socks. Matt’s educational background, strategic mindset, and strong work ethic served him well as the strategic and online head of the business. According to Molly, “Matt doesn’t have any questions or doubts; he just does it. His passion and heart are in this business.” With Matt also working fulltime as an ecommerce consultant, and Molly wrangling two four-year-olds at home, while simultaneously handling order fulfillment for their business, they had their hands full. Even so, Matt and Molly made the decision to double down and create a second eRetail business, Super Beachy, which specializes in beach apparel. According to Matt, Super Beachy sprang from their mutual love of the beach and a desire to bring happiness to people amidst the COVID pandemic, explaining, “From day one, we’ve just loved going to the beach. We realized there was a need for fun, beachy apparel. We wanted to create something fun, and just like fun socks, Super Beachy makes people happy.”
Molly agrees, saying she believes it’s important that their twins see that both their parents can be successful professionally and as parents. “That’s our number one job,” she said.” “to be good parents. While we’re running the business, we make sure to also run our family.”
WHAT’S NEXT? Super Beachy has been in business for only four months, but Matt and Molly are expecting business to boom with the advent of warmer weather. In the meantime, WestSocks is already experiencing significant growth. “In five years,” said Matt, “we want to be worldwide…We’d like to have a portfolio of four to five businesses in the next five years. We want to bring some positivity to the world, put some smiles on people’s faces.” And with creative, fun designs available from two unique online businesses, they’re sure to do just that.
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A STORY OF HOW I’VE KEPT MY COMPETITIVE SPIRIT ALIVE By: Dennis Brennan ’76 – Wake Forest, NC
A friend asked me what I was doing with an area I was clearing in my side yard. I shared that I was adding a miniature tennis court for some fun. He asked, “Have you ever heard of pickleball?” Saying no, we went out to my cul-de-sac and set up a portable pickleball net he “just happened to have” in the trunk of his car. The result: in the early summer of 2012, the first private pickleball court in the Raleigh, NC area was completed in my side yard.
August 1972, Jamestown, ND. I was 18 years old. I had arrived by bus to begin football camp for Coach Rollie Greeno. Little did I know it was to be the beginning of a lifetime of competitive sports. Today at 67, after conference championships, a professional sports team tryout, softball and flag-football championships, numerous 5k’s, 10k’s, half and two full marathons, hall of fame inductions, a successful corporate career, and more orthopedic repairs than I would like to admit, I am still winning medals and staying competitive against those half my age as I travel around the country playing a game called Pickleball. I was first introduced to pickleball in late 2011.
I began playing pickleball with my neighbors, and my competitive nature had me learning the details and strategy of the sport. My skills grew, and I began looking for more competitive players. In November 2013, I played in my first pickleball tournament, winning gold in men’s doubles 55+. I began winning or placing in almost every tournament I entered with some great partners.
Competitive nature? . . . In December 2015, I finally had my right knee replaced from an injury I suffered during the fall 1975 football season at Jamestown. In April 2016, I saw a regional pickleball tournament in Mobile, AL. I wanted to play to prove that my knee was going to be OK. I entered that tournament, and in Mixed Doubles, 4.0, 35+, I was able to win a gold medal with a terrific partner. Sometimes, I set goals I don’t think I can reach just to see what I can really do; something I learned long, long ago from Coach Greeno.
“SOMETIMES, I SET GOALS I DON’T THINK I CAN REACH JUST TO SEE WHAT I CAN REALLY DO; SOMETHING I LEARNED LONG, LONG AGO FROM COACH GREENO.” In 2016, I joined a group of pickleball players to influence the Town of Wake Forest to build the first dedicated pickleball courts in the Raleigh, NC area. In June 2017, four, lighted and fenced courts were opened to the public. I even partnered with the Mayor at the grand opening. I began teaching clinics and became known as the “Rules Guy”.
Playing during COVID In December 2019, I decided to resurface my pickleball court to a concrete base and tennis surface. I had recovered from an Achilles tendon rupture at Nationals in Indian Wells, CA in November 2018, played in the April 2019 US Open in Naples, FL, competed in the September 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament winning a gold and two silver medals in 4.5 mixed, 4.5 men’s doubles, and 3.5 singles play, and finally decided in November 2019 to have my left shoulder repaired from an old softball injury.
The timing would be perfect. The resurfacing of my court was completed in April 2020. All the restrictions caused by COVID-19 closed courts and gyms all over the area. However, MY court allowed me to play with a small group of players throughout the challenging year. I only played in one tournament in 2020 and won silver in men’s doubles, 4.0, 65+ at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals. Life-long learning—life-long physical fitness—even when it hurts, for me, had its roots planted when I stepped off that Greyhound bus in Jamestown, ND in August 1972. I am blessed to have had the opportunities that my UJ education and competition experience provided me. They lead me to continually push myself to greater heights of success during my professional career, in my personal life, and even today, as I continue to travel playing this fun game called Pickleball.
A NOT-SO-AVERAGE FAIRYTALE HOW CANDYCE DAHNKE ’17, AN OLDER-THAN-AVERAGE-STUDENT, REALIZED HER PASSIONS. By: Sheila (Kusler) Moser ’80 – Jamestown, ND
“Once upon a time,” in a place not so far away, there was a busy girl on the farm, following her father, trying to work just as hard as he did. That busy girl grew up and her story has taken her to working, raising a family, caring for an elderly parent and finally finding her passion in serving others. Candyce Dahnke, Charge Nurse in the Adult Psychiatric Admissions Unit at the North Dakota State Hospital, did not have a fairy tale journey to realize her passion of nursing. Her first dream was to become a veterinarian, but eight years of schooling seemed daunting. Coming from a small school, Bowdon High School, she had been involved in everything it offered. After graduating, she attended a small university in Minnesota for a year and a half focusing on Social Work, which was her half next step toward her later realized career destination.
North Dakota, she put her work ethic into action, working full time as a CNA at North Dakota State Hospital while attending UJ as a full-time student her sophomore year. “For my junior and senior year, I would go to school Monday through Friday and work 16-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, so I never had a day off for two years during the school year,” stated Candy. “I grew up only 70 miles from Jamestown, and the University was close to my hometown and close enough to my children and my grandchildren—my biggest passion,” she explained. Along with that, the smaller class size, exceptional instructors, and advice from alumnus Teresa Timmerman Gulleson ’00, (whose own daughter Makelle ’24 is presently a UJ student) led her to make the decision to complete her education at the University of Jamestown.
“NEVER BE AFRAID TO FOLLOW DREAMS, AND NEVER LET AGE BE A FACTOR.”
Life moved forward, and marriage and children temporarily detoured her journey. Good jobs and advancement at Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Kohls filled 22 years and moved her to Arizona for the next seven years. There, she cared for her elderly mother, and took classes at a community college.
During that time, her servant spirit was evident. Candy taught Sunday school; was a 4H Leader; named Volunteer of the Year for both March of Dimes and Arizona United Way; and volunteered at nursing homes, hospitals, and abuse shelters. Her passion for helping others was seeded by her parents and grew as her mother advised her to go back to school and complete her nursing degree… and so she did. Moving back to
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“UJ helped me achieve my passion for nursing because of the culture of the University. The instructors were awesome and so willing to help each student,” she explained. “They were always supportive for this older student that was the ‘Mother’ to everyone in the class. My own children were older than nearly everyone in my class,” she said with a laugh. “I have always loved helping people, and Nursing ended up being the best career move I could have made.”
This happy story wasn’t without challenges. Hard work, her parents’ deaths, and her three children’s college degrees were mixed into this time but, Candy said, “I wanted to make my parents and children proud of me. I knew I wasn’t the best reader, so the summer before I started school, I started reading and reading and reading to get faster and to help me comprehend more. It worked!” She explained that the biggest challenge she faced, educationally, was having to go back to math class and get up to speed with everything as lots had changed in school after 35 years. Yet, “the advantage of being an older student was my patience and that has come with years of experience,” she said. “I just laugh thinking of how things have changed over the years.” With that laughter came tears of joy in 2017 for this 58-year-old graduate, being the first of her siblings to achieve a college degree. Nursing and helping others at their most vulnerable moments, gardening, canning, baking, and spoiling grandkids may not be the typical storyline for others, but for Candy, these are the components of “living happily ever after.”
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JIMMIE ATHLETICS WEBSITE JIMMIEATHLETICS.COM
ATHLETICS By Ryan Mikkelson ’99, Sports Information Director
KALLI HEGERLE ’22 After a high school volleyball career that included being named twice to the all-state team, three all-conference selections, and an all-state tournament team appearance, it seemed to be a logical choice for West Fargo’s Kalli Hegerle to stay close to home and play collegiately at North Dakota State University. Two seasons with the Bison resulted in 58 starts and a spot on the 2018 Summit League All-Freshman Team for Hegerle. However, the intrigue of a smaller campus and the chance to be part of a championship volleyball program resulted in Hegerle transferring to the University of Jamestown for the 2020 spring semester. “During high school, I never really considered coming to UJ,” Hegerle said. “I knew they had great athletic programs, but I always thought the small campus and community wasn’t for me. However, after being on campus my first semester after transferring, my whole perspective changed. I actually saw people I knew walking around campus, versus a big campus where you rarely see people you know, and may feel lost in the crowd.” Being part of an athletic team on the Jamestown campus helped Hegerle make connections. “Obviously, my uncle is the coach here, so he helped pave the way for me,” Hegerle said. “He’s a great coach and an even more amazing person. I also knew some girls on the volleyball team before transferring and knew they were great people.” Hegerle made an instant impact with her new team, playing a significant role for a Jimmie team that posted an 18-1 overall record while winning the Great Plains Athletic Conference championship last fall. The conference’s coaches took notice of her efforts, voting her to the GPAC All-Conference first team. Coming to UJ was more than just playing volleyball for Hegerle. Once on campus, she found more time to explore her love for photography. A text from her mother about an athletics photography work study position caught her attention, and Hegerle reached out to UJ Sports Information Director Ryan Mikkelson. “It was challenging,” says Hegerle of her first photo assignment. “I was not very good…at all!” At her second photography assignment, she met fellow UJ
student Valentino Grasiuso, who gave her some pointers and helped step up her photography game. A few months later she started her own business, KalliHegerlePhotos, and shot photos all summer. Senior portraits, couples, families, sports—all different types of settings to hone her skills. She and her camera have become a fixture at Jimmie home events. Hegerle’s post-college plans include becoming a professional sports photographer while photographing weddings on the side. “Being able to explore different passions of mine has created many opportunities for me,” Hegerle said. “Everyone at UJ is so supportive of each other and friendly, which makes me proud to be a Jimmie.”
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While Brouwer has enjoyed tremendous success on the ice, he has worked hard off the ice to become an involved member of the Jamestown community. Community involvement and giving back has been important to Brouwer since his junior hockey days in Kimberley, British Columbia. When Brouwer arrived at Jamestown, he stuck to those principles that had been instilled in him and vowed to make a difference whenever he could. The Jimmie hockey team partnered with Jamestown Regional Medical Center for a breast cancer awareness game last season, and the event proved to be successful. Brouwer approached JRMC’s Katie Ryan-Anderson this season with the idea of donating money for every save made at home in the 2020-21 season. So far, Brouwer is around the $200 mark, and has had a pair of individuals express interest in matching his donation. Despite being nearly 13 hours from home, Brouwer has made Jamestown and the University of Jamestown his second home.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME Goaltender makes impact in Jamestown both on and off the ice. Over the last five seasons, very few American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 1 goaltenders have put together a resume like that of Tyson Brouwer. The native of Lethbridge, Alberta was an honorable mention selection on the ACHA Division 1 AllTournament team in 2017-18, then earned honorable mention All-Athletic honors and was named Most Valuable Player of the Division 1 Independent Conference in 2019-20. Brouwer’s name has been prominently featured among the leaders of the ACHA’s major goaltending statistical categories as well. Last season, Brouwer led the Independent Conference in wins (23), saves (809), and was second in save percentage (.936). Earlier this season, Brouwer set the ACHA record for most games played by a goaltender, breaking the previous mark of 130 set by Central Oklahoma’s Alex Henry (2015-20).
“Before I came to UJ, I didn’t really know what to expect,” Brouwer said. “I didn’t have a tour, so I came in blind. The growth UJ has gone through in my time here, in terms of upgrades to campus and new facilities, is amazing. I know that I’m very proud to say that I play for the University of Jamestown.” Spending the last five years at the University of Jamestown has had a positive effect on Brouwer, currently enrolled in the UJ graduate program. “I’ve just really grown as a person and have done a lot of growing up since I came here,” explains Brouwer. “I’ve also grown as a goaltender and an athlete. I think UJ forces a person to change in a good way—you’re taken out of your comfort zone and challenged as an individual. I think that brings about the best in people, which is why you see the success of UJ alumni.”
Performing Arts Devon Williams
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S: How did you discover UJ? D: It’s a really funny story how I discovered it. I was towards the ending of Job Corps in California and we were looking for my options afterwards—college or straight into the workforce. Well, I applied at a business college and got in, and I was trying to do the financial aid paperwork but it wasn’t going through. So, I withdrew, and the day after I withdrew from that school, I went on my social media. All of a sudden, I kept seeing UJ ads saying “Percussionists needed!” and “Scholarships for percussionists!”. This happened for a good three to four days until I finally just gave in and was like let me look this up before I lose hair over this, because I was pulling my hair out every day thinking about why it kept popping up. I had never heard of the University of Jamestown whatsoever so I had to figure out what this all meant. I got in contact with the Fine Arts recruiter at the time, Tayler and he got me in contact with Dr. Lynch, Dr. Kihle and Dr. Walentine—they got me to come here. S: How do you feel supported at UJ? And how has UJ become home for you?
The year 2020 brought many challenges and changes for students at the University of Jamestown. UJ performing arts had to find new and creative ways to practice, produce, and showcase their talents which lead to beautifully produced music and safely directed theater productions. While learning to play and practice in masks may not have been ideal, the students and directors proved their passion and excellence. In addition to new ways to perform and play, the University also added the first ever drum-line and percussion major. The first student to enroll as a percussion major at UJ is Devon Williams. UJ’s Director of Alumni Relations, Setareh Campion, was able to sit down and chat with him. Here’s what he had to say. Setareh: Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you chose UJ. Devon: My name is Devon Williams. I am a first year; I major in Fine Arts music and business administration with a concentration in marketing. I am from the state of California, a city called Desert Hot Springs – it’s sort of small town, just like Jamestown. I chose UJ because it’s the place that allowed me to actually follow and pursue my career in music the way I wanted to and gave me my second chance at college.
D: I feel supported at UJ, because, here the Music professors are all very caring and they keep me on task. They give out great information, like little tidbits about studying, practicing, life, etc. and it just helps out a lot! I’m not saying here is too far away from home, but it’s quite a distance, and there’s days that I get homesick. But those days when I do feel a little homesick…on those days I come into the music department and to Reiland, and I feel just at home. S: What do you hope is true over your next few years here at UJ? What do you hope to accomplish while you’re here? D: Dr. Kihle and I have been having conversations about me and my practicing and becoming a sponsored artist for some of the major percussion companies and being a young artist for them. I also want to get some of my music that I’ve written for the drum line here at UJ published to other companies. I’m also hoping and looking forward to getting to know more about Jamestown as a whole, including the city as well as the college. I might not want to stay here after graduation during the winters, but I might come back during like fall and summer. Those are just some things to look forward to for me. However, one main thing is just seeing myself grow musically and educationally—that’s what I hope to see within the next three/ four years.
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UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN Alumni Association Update The Alumni Association has added two new members to the Board. Here are some quick facts about these UJ alums!
MEET OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MaryBeth Hegstad ’97, President, Fargo, ND Tonya (Schlaht) Holmstrom ’04,
Jackie (Schneider) Magers, Pharm. D. (’01) Current Residence: Powell, Ohio Employment: Advanced Patient Care Pharmacist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH While at UJ…: Jackie majored in Biochemistry and was involved in SPURS, Student Senate, and Science Club, while also working as tutor and in the Registrar’s Office. Post-Grad Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University (’05); Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Nebraska Medical Center (’05-’06); Specialty Practice Residency in Neonatology and Women’s Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (’06-’07) Family: Jackie and her husband, Tom, have two children: Alaina (7) and Brady (5).
Vice President, Bismarck, ND Carol (Prentice) Land ’80, Secretary to the Executive Committee, Bismarck, ND Kyle Blumenshine ’13/’16, Jamestown, ND Matt Gooding ’94, Clive, IA Deb (Clark) Hornung ’85, Jamestown, ND Sami King ’98, Hot Springs Nat’l Park, AR Andrew Klose ’08, Sioux Falls, ND Jack Lawrence ’98, West Fargo, ND Jackie (Schneider) Maggers ’01, Powell, OH Emily Paulson ’15, Fargo, ND Sandi (Long)Piatz ’98/’18, Oxbow, ND Kelly Rachel ’84, Jamestown, ND Dan Stoudt ’07, Lake Elmo, MN Alexis Young ’18, Denver, CO
Alexis Young (’18) Current Residence: Denver, CO Employment: Digital Marketing Specialist for Sooper Credit Union While at UJ…: Alexis majored in Communication. She was a member of the women’s soccer team, Student Senate, and Love Your Melon. Alexis was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta and Omicron Delta Kappa, was awarded the 2018 Communication Department’s Outstanding Student Award, and graduated cum laude. Family: Alexis is married to a fellow UJ grad, Kyle Baron (’20).
HOMECOMING
2021 OCTOBER 8-10
Catch up, reminisce, and see all of our campus! We hope to see you in your ORANGE and BLACK! Homecoming festivities include: Booster Club luncheon, alumni sporting events, Band and Choir concerts, the annual street fair, tailgating, and of course, the Homecoming football game. Check the UJ website at UJ.EDU/HOMECOMING for updates and registration details.
Schedule of Events Tentative events for October 8-10, 2021
Friday, October 8
Saturday, October 9
Registration
5k Run/Walk
Campus Tours
Jimmie Jane Breakfast
Class Photos
Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast
Charlotte & Gordon Hansen Stadium Dedication Street Fair Alumni Association Board Meeting
Booster Club Tailgating Party
Alumni Sports Games
Football Game vs Concordia (Neb.)
Alumni Banquet with President Peterson
Post-Game Social
Homecoming Band and Choir Concerts
Sunday, October 10
All Class Alumni and Friends Social
Chapel Service
FOR MORE INFORMATION Setareh Campion Director of Alumni Relations (701) 252-3467 ext. 4104 setareh.campion@uj.edu
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DINE & BID 2021 35th ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION • APRIL 24, 2021
Save the Date Featuring
• Social hour beginning at 5:00 p.m. • Unique items on the live and silent auctions • Exquisite four-course dinner and entertainment All proceeds benefit UJ student scholarships. For more information, contact Setareh Campion at setareh.campion@uj.edu or call 701.252.3467 ext. 4104.
35th Annual
JIMMIE SCRAMBLE SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 Jamestown Country Club
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Jim Klemann (701) 252-3467 ext. 5024 or e-mail jklemann@uj.edu
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CONGRATULATIONS, DR. JOY!
A Q&A WITH
retiring professor, Dr. Mark Joy 1. Do you remember who first hired you at Jamestown College? Who was on the search committee? I was hired in the summer of 1991, after making a trip here in early May. Dr. Harry Hong was the chair of History and Political Science at the time, and Dr. Tim Bratton was in the department and so was on the search committee. Dr. Gary Watts, at that time teaching in Religion and Philosophy, was the outside person on the committee. Dr. Richard Smith was dean at the time and called me with the final news that he was sending me a contract. 2. When you came to UJ, who was the first colleague with whom you connected? Dr. Hong was very welcoming and took pains to make sure I got settled in well. He and Dr. Bratton were probably the people I connected with most in those early days. I already knew Dr. James Edwards in Religion somewhat by reputation, and I enjoyed getting to know him personally. 3. Who is the funniest colleague you’ve had a UJ? Dr. Bratton was a great punster of course. Bill Laskowski, who taught English, had a good sense of humor but overall was just a fascinating person to talk to; his knowledge of trivia about movies and books was astounding. I bested him once—he didn’t know Jim Rockford’s home address on The Rockford Files. 4. What is your favorite building on campus? Probably Lyngstad because it has been “home” for more than 25 years. I also like the old classic style college-look of Taber and Voorhees Chapel. 5. What is the best excuse you’ve received from a student? I can’t be in class, because I am in jail. 6. What is something people wouldn’t know about you? As a teenager, I was very interested in taxidermy and thought of pursuing that as a career. I finally decided I would not likely get good enough to do that. 7. You’ve preached sermons in area churches for years; what’s your favorite book of the Bible from which to preach? I preach a lot from the Psalms and read that book regularly in my personal devotions. I don’t really have other favorites, but the New Testament Epistles as a whole are also something I preach from quite a bit. 8. How many times have you sung the Star-Spangled Banner at a UJ/Jamestown event over the years? I don’t know how many, but many times. A few times when we hosted Canadian teams, I also sang the Canadian anthem. 9. What is one thing you’ll miss the most about UJ? The fellowship with teaching colleagues and with the students. 10. What are looking forward to in retirement? Doing more writing, and also reading a lot of things I haven’t had time to read while teaching.
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR HALLS OF FAME Young Alumni Medallion The Young Alumni Medallion honors the successes of individuals possessing the characteristics of a University of Jamestown liberal arts education. The recipients will reflect the following qualities: • Combined professional competence and skills with a commitment to broad-based learning and intellectual curiosity. • Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning through a continued effort to learn and grow as individuals. • Rendered valuable service to the local or wider community. • Demonstrated good character in their relationship with other individuals and the community as a whole. Recipients will be graduates from any classes of the previous twelve years, who exemplify the traits listed above by success in personal and professional areas of life.
Alumni Hall of Fame
The Alumni Hall of Fame honors alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their alma mater and humanity. Admission to this Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented by the University of Jamestown Alumni Association. To be considered for the award: • A candidate must have received a degree from the University of Jamestown or provided outstanding service for the development of University of Jamestown. • Ten years must have elapsed since the candidate graduated, or in the case of non-graduates, 10 years from the completion of service to the University. The candidate must have made an outstanding contribution to the University or humanity as a student, faculty member, or administrative staff member of the University; or through a distinguished career and/ or volunteer efforts in the period
following his/her years at University of Jamestown.
Athletic Hall of Fame
The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former University of Jamestown athletes, coaches, and friends for outstanding contributions to the University’s athletic history. Admission to the Athletic Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to a University of Jamestown athlete, coach, or team. Candidates must be men or women of outstanding qualities, high moral character, fine leadership abilities, and must be held in high esteem by their colleagues, former coaches, or former athletes.
Rollie Greeno Award
The Rollie Greeno Award for Outstanding Commitment in the Field of Education and Coaching was established in 1994 by the Jimmie Booster Club to honor Coach Greeno’s many years of dedicated service as an instructor and coach at the University of Jamestown. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to youth through their careers in education and/ or coaching professions.
Jim Clark Award
The Jim Clark Award for outstanding commitment to character-driven, servant leadership was established in 2017 by the Jimmie Booster Club to honor Coach Clark’s many years of dedicated service as a coach at University of Jamestown. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to serving others through their career since leaving the University of Jamestown. Individuals considered for the award shall meet the following criteria: 1. A graduate of University of Jamestown 2. A former student-athlete at the University of Jamestown 3. Of outstanding character as demonstrated through his or her commitment to community and global betterment, volunteerism, empowerment of others, and leadership
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Deadline
for Nominations Nominations for the Young Alumni Medallions must be received by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations no later than April 30 of each year for induction during the Opening Convocation in the fall. Nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame must be received by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations no later than January 15 of each year for induction during May Commencement. Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame, Rollie Greeno Award, and the Jim Clark Award must be received by the Jimmie Booster Club no later than April 1 of each year for induction during Homecoming in the fall. The Jimmie Booster Club Board of Directors is responsible for the selection of the honoree(s). Inductees are honored at Homecoming each year. To submit a nomination or for more information about any of these awards, call Jim Klemann at (701) 2523467 ext. 5024 or e-mail jklemann@uj.edu. Or, submit nominations online at uj.edu/HOF Inductees’ pictures are included in the Hall of Fame Kiosk located in the Office of Admission and the Harold Newman Arena.
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Kelsey Deragisch ’14 (BA) and Shane Ost, November 21, 2020
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Abby Wenzel ’17 (BSN) and Jake Olson ’18 (BSN), July 25, 2020
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Makenzie Bebo ’18 (BA) and Justin Larsen ’18 (BA), August 8, 2020
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Lexus Ward ’18 (BA) and Matthew Richter, August 7, 2020 (not pictured)
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Bryn Woodside ’18 (BSN) and Quinn Irey ’18 (BA), November 14, 2020
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Alexis Young ’18 (BA) and Kyle Baron ’20 (BS), January 1, 2021
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Maggie Erickson ’19 (BA) and Kyle Glander ’19 (BA), October 10, 2020 (pictured with Judy and Tom ’96 Hager )
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Jonathon Purintun ’19 (BA) and Cassidy Wilhelm, August 22, 2020
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Meghan Ramage ’19 (BA) and Brian Wenzel ’20 (BA), October 10, 2020
10. Julia Johnson ’20 (BSN) and William Halverson, May 29, 2020 (not pictured) 11. Corina Ruud ’21 and Alex Huff ’20 (BA), May 9, 2020 12. Alaina Olson ’22 and Casey Selzer ’21, June 27, 2020 13. Macy Olson (’22) BSN and Karl Brandt III, July 4, 2020
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4. Kayla (Fee) ’10 (BA) and Dustin Erbes ’10 (BA), son Jed Owen Erbes born February 2, 2021 5. Samantha (Revering) ’11 (BA) and Rory Beckman, son Braxton James Beckman born November 22, 2020 6. Tonya (Timmersman) ’11 (BA) and Kendall Craven, son Jack Allen Craven born September 15, 2020 7. Serrina (Smith) ’12 (BA) and Alex Kalinkin, daughter Zena Kalinkin born September 15, 2020 8. Samantha (Riehl) ’13 (BA) and Blaze Culliton, son Watson Thomas Culliton born December 20, 2020 9. Haley (Johnson) ’13 (BS) and Benjamin “BJ” Mertens ’12 (BA), son William Richard Mertens born July 18, 2020 (not pictured)
10. Kalai (Lundquist) ’14 (BSN) and Jon Brink, daughter Alayah Jona Brink born December 21, 2020 11. Paige (Meyer) ’15 (BA) and Brandon Bondley, daughter Collins Victoria Bondley born December 7, 2020 12. Makenzie (Sell) ’15 (BSN) and Alex Breitbach ’14 (BA), son Jalen Denning Breitbach born January 3, 2021 13. Olivia (Knott) x’17 and Devin Arnold ’15 (BA), son Kael Wayne Arnold born December 3, 2020 (not pictured) 14. Josie (Hegerle) ’19 (BA) and Cory Beckman, son Charlie David Beckman born December 3, 2020 15. Allie (Hill) ’19 (BA) and Jordan Lynch ’16 (BA), daughter Briar Jean Lynch born December 29, 2020
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r. W. Joseph Claflin passed away December 7, 2020. Dr. Claflin made a significant impact in education and athletics
at Jamestown College during his 18-year tenure from 1965-1983. Dr. Claflin served as Professor of Biology and Physical Education, the Chair of the Science Department, and was selected Outstanding faculty member twice. Further, Claflin served as assistant football coach from 1965-1970, and the 1972 Jimmie football teams, being part of 4 Hall of Fame teams (’66, ’67, ’68, and ’69).
Lucile A. (Larson) Johnson ’42 (BA), August 23, 2020
Dale Baumgartner ’56 (BS), August 19, 2020
Marlys D. (Jansen) Giesecke ‘47 (BA) January 18, 2021
Loran E. Guenther ’56 (BA), November 5, 2020
Curtis O. Gwynn x’48, October 26, 2020
James R. Petterson Sr. ’58 (BS), August 4, 2020
Virginia L. (Heidinger) Starr ’48 (BA), October 18, 2020
Alan C. Taylor ’58 (BS), December 6, 2020
Ilene E. (Hanson) Bischoff ’50 (BS), November 12, 2020
Edith “Edie” O. (Peterson) Johnson ’59 (BA), September 25, 2020
Merlys M. (Remund) Lewis ’50 (BA), December 10, 2020
Ted W. Speidel x’59, October 25, 2020
Dolores “Dod” V. (Oder) McGarvey ’50 (BA), July 1, 2020
Yvonne M. (Kofoid) Aasand x’60, August 8, 2020
Glyndon J. White ’50 (BS), November 5, 2020
Carsten O. Bjornstad ’60 (BA), August 11, 2020
Mary A. (Buchanan) Twomey ’51 (BA), October 11, 2020
Marvin E. Linde x’60, September 23, 2020
Dr. Kathryn F. (Egleston) Eckerd ’52 (BA), November 29, 2020
Marcia S. (Refsal) Sanders x’60, October 13, 2020
Virginia M. (Christ) Peterson x’52, July 25, 2020
Prof. Phyllis R. (Judd) Schultz ’60 (BS), September 8, 2020
Rosanne (Barnick) Bird x’54, October 6, 2020
Margaret L. (Wertenberger) Hogenson ’62 (BS), January 1, 2021
Myron Hoeckle x’54, October 7, 2020
Dr. Richard J. Olthoff ’63 (BS), October 3, 2020
Delvin G. Easton ’55 (BS), December 9, 2020
Raymon J. Seiler ’63 (BS), October 17, 2020
Patrick N. Braunagel ’56 (BS), June 26, 2020
Janice M. (Hauschulz) Holland ’64 (BS), September 10, 2020
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Nadine J. (Sjol) Salak ’64 (BS), October 20, 2020 Carl W. Nicholson x’65, November 29, 2020 Marjorie C. (Rauk) Grossman x’67, September 27, 2020 Marilyn N. (Horton) Barrios x’69, January 17, 2021
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Former Employees Dr. W. Joseph Claflin, December 7, 2020 Richard “Dick” Knapp, November 6, 2020
Lynn Nelson-Paretta ’69 (BA), January 6, 2021 Deborah K. (Gupman) Griffiths x’72 January 18, 2021 Faye A. (Ziegenhagel) Krumwiede x’72, November 3, 2020 Todd L. Linquist ’82 (BA), September 16, 2020 Carolyn E. (Carter) Subart ’83 (BA), November 19, 2020 Clara M. (Detling) Elhard x’89, October 21, 2020 Michael J. Noon ’91 (BA), September 18, 2020 Douglas J. Foster x’95, March 15, 2020 Ross D. Mapel x’11, January 13, 2021 Sakara L. Topp x’17, September 10, 2020
Friends Bruce A. Berg, December 16, 2020 Shirley Bergeson, January 9, 2021 JoAnn Braunagel, April 23, 2020 Jacob “Jake” Braunberger, March 3, 2020 Helen Burleson, October 30, 2020 Evelyn M. Claflin, September 27, 2020 Betty English, December 3, 2020 Pamela Femrite, August 10, 2020 Marjorie Glinz, September 5, 2020 Gary D. Hagler, November 30, 2020 Lyle L. Hanson, December 23, 2020 Phyllis Ibes, October 6, 2020 Lillian Jensen, January 26, 2021 Jay R. Kauphusman, November 1, 2020 Marilyn Kerber, December 8, 2020 Myrna E. Kourajian, October 11, 2020 Harriet N. Ottinger, November 30, 2020 Ruth (Schell) Overholser, November 26, 2020 James “Jim” M. Ramstad, November 5, 2020 Charlotte L. Timboe, September 13, 2020 Mary A. Trautman, November 25, 2020 John E. Twomey, January 4, 2021 Marvin Wanzek, October 24, 2020 Enid Wells, November 9, 2020 Douglas G. Widener, November 9, 2020 Norman Winkelman, November 6, 2020 Howard G. Zinck, August 2, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Alumni who received a degree are designated by the year of graduation followed by the degree they received. Non-UJ graduates are denoted by an “x” in front of the class year.
Office of Development and Alumni Relations 6082 College Lane Jamestown, ND 58405
Important Dates 35th Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction April 24 Alumni Hall of Fame May 7 (tentative) Baccalaureate and Commencement May 7 35th Annual Jimmie Scramble June 19 Community Block Party August 25 Opening Convocation/Young Alumni Medallion Awards September 9 Character in Leadership Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Suzana Dobric Veiss October 7 Homecoming 2021 October 8-10 Athletic Hall of Fame October 9 Visit UJ.EDU/ALUMNIANDFRIENDS for additional alumni events coming soon!
