Jamestown College Winter 2012 Alumni & Friends

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Alumni & Friends Winter 2012

Chairman’s Message

Alumni & Friends Winter 2012

Board of Trustees Chairman James Unruh ’63 Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal, Ph.D. Alumni Board President Gary Purath ’71 Dear Alumni and Friends, We have just completed our winter Board meeting at which we adopted an updated Strategic Plan for our College that set key priorities for the next few years, including areas of enrollment growth and resource growth. Recognizing the needs of students today, there is also a priority to move to a student support and developmental campus life model. To be successful in the development of our students, we must adapt as well to meet their changing needs.

The Administration and the Board are committed to achieving success through effective implementation of the Plan.

I will highlight one example of implementation that is already underway. That example is the construction of a new science facility. You have all read about the decline our country is experiencing in the number of students pursuing degrees in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). As a country, we are facing a decline in global competitiveness for the 21st century because we are falling behind in the STEM areas.

We have fallen behind in our facilities most directly involved with STEM: our science labs. Fortunately, we are now in a position to rectify that, and, at the same time, provide much needed upgraded labs for our strong nursing program as well.

This spring, we will break ground on the new science facility comprising a renovated Orlady Hall and new science laboratory building. This $9 million facility will serve our students’ science and nursing educational needs with state-of-the art labs, classrooms, and faculty offices. At the same time, the facility will enhance our student recruitment, increasing our enrollment. This is a very important improvement in our physical infrastructure.

Thanks to the generosity of lead donors, we are already over halfway to funding this facility. However, additional donors are needed, and I urge each of you to consider the importance of this project and to contribute as you feel inclined to make this a success.

Thank you for your continued support of Jamestown College.

Sincerely, James A. Unruh ’63 Chairman, Board of Trustees

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Polly (Larson) Peterson ’89 Director of Development Bill Robb Director of Design and Publications Donna Schmitz News and Information Writer Erin Klein Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Booster Club Dustin Jensen ’02 Associate Director of Annual Progress Fund & Major Gifts Karen Crane Research Associate Dan Hornung Office Manager Marlene Wiest “Alumni & Friends” is published two times per year, in the winter and summer by the Jamestown College Office of Institutional Advancement for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of Jamestown College.

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Please send letters to Alumni & Friends, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405.

Send address changes to Marlene Wiest, Office of Institutional Advancement, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405 or by e-mail to alumni@jc.edu.

Presidential Greeting

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Chairman’s Message

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Presidential Greeting

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Centerpiece of Science

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Soaring High

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On the air

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Remembering KJRC

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Young Alumna receives Medallion

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Nominations for Halls of Fame

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Campus Headlines

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Refer A Student

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Fine Arts Calendar: Choir Tour

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Dine & Bid Benefit Auction - Save the Date

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Sports Update

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Athletic Hall of Fame

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Alumni Days Schedule

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Class Notes

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Dr. Richard Harrison Smith

28 Marriages 29 Births 30

In Memoriam

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Alumni Association President

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Important Dates On the cover: Jamestown College science and nursing students are pictured in front of the 71-year-old Orlady Hall.

See p. 4 to learn about the plans for the new McKenna-Thielsch Center and renovation of Orlady.

Dear Alumni and Friends, It has been an incredible year for Jamestown College: a great freshman class, new accolades as a US News top 35 Midwest College, and new recognition as one of America’s Best 100 Top College Buys. We have created our very own FM radio station, and we look forward to a spring groundbreaking for the new McKennaThielsch center for science and nursing laboratories.

Beneath the surface, there is even more happening, as we have been engaged for more than a year with the Board of Trustees in the development of a new Strategic Plan to guide the future of Jamestown College. I am something of a Romantic at heart, so I favor Victor Hugo’s point of view on planning: He who every morning plans the transaction of the day and follows out that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through the maze of the most busy life. But where no plan is laid, where the disposal of time is surrendered merely to the chance of incidence, chaos will soon reign.

In order to avoid street insurrections reminiscent of a scene from Les Miserables, the new Strategic Plan was presented for approval at the winter Board of Trustees meeting, and Jamestown College will move forcefully in a number of new directions that you will be learning about in the coming months. We will be more engaged in the development of graduate and online programs and more aggressive in enrollment growth and fundraising goals. We will shift our focus increasingly toward student development as we face a generation that calls for new approaches.

If Jamestown College is to be well prepared for a challenging new economic and demographic reality, we must build both our financial base—the Annual Progress Fund and Endowment—and our reputation. Those who know us believe in our excellence; we must reach those who are as yet unaware of our quality and reputation.

I look forward to making Jamestown College one of America’s college success stories for the 21st century. This institution is on a Journey to Success, and you will want to be on board!

Sincerely, Robert S. Badal, President

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Centerpiece of science

Ground breaks this May for McKenna-Thielsch laboratory facility, Orlady renovation to follow

When ground breaks for Jamestown College’s 20,000 square foot McKenna -Thielsch Center, named for lead donor Margaret (McKenna) Thielsch ’41, it will be the beginning of a project bringing together several areas of study and linking a new facility with one of the College’s historic treasures.

When completed, the 38,000 square foot complex will be the largest academic building on Jamestown College’s campus and will be the home of the biology, chemistry, and nursing departments.

One-third of applicants to Jamestown College express interest in at least one of those academic areas, and one-quarter of Jamestown College graduates receive their degrees in those fields.

“Colleges today are placing an emphasis on their science facilities through additions of state-of-the art science complexes designed to encourage top students to study and become lifelong contributors to the fields of health, research and education,” says Polly Peterson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “But the cornerstone of the College’s science and nursing programs

has always been, and will continue to be, the quality of the faculty in the program and the personal connections they make with their students.”

technology that goes along with them has brought about a need for significant changes in the way laboratory facilities are laid out.

State-of-the-Art

“We will be set up to run the simulations with much more ease and more realistically (in two new large simulation labs),” she says. “We will have ability to record simulations and review them with the students, and we’ll have video and audio streaming and two-way mirrors so that instructors may observe the students without influencing them.”

When McKenna -Thielsch opens in the Fall of 2013, students and faculty will enjoy six science labs, each designed for 24 students and equipped with Smart Board technology. A 350 square foot greenhouse will be another fundamental part of the facility.

“More labs will make it easier for scheduling, and we’ll have everything where we want it as the labs will have support areas to store equipment,” says Dr. Bruce Jensen, Biology Department Chair. “Everything will be conveniently located.”

The department currently has two adult simulators, one birthing mother simulator, and one infant simulator.

A pediatric simulator will be the next acquisition.

A student research lab will fill a need for students working independently on research projects, giving them flexibility and a place to conduct their work without tying up labs used by classes.

Once the Thielsch-McKenna Center is completed, attention will turn to the renovation of 71-year-old Orlady Hall, a historic building which was once the home of the Jimmie Grill, student center, and the college radio station, KJRC.

Dr. Jacqueline Mangnall, Nursing Department Chair, says the use of hi-fidelity patient simulators and the

Orlady’s renaissance

Named for College Trustee Benjamin Orlady and built with major funding from his widow and family, Orlady Hall was last renovated in 1989. The new Orlady will house faculty offices, a computer lab, five large classrooms, two conference rooms, five student study rooms of various sizes, a faculty lounge, a reception room, a nursing records room, and a work room.

A gift from lead donor Lloyd Sheldon (’44) is instrumental in these improvements.

“We’re very excited about places where the students can gather and study together,” Dr. Mangnall says. “And it’s wonderful to see an old building made new.”

Science Project Rendering

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Soaring High

Faculty member at forefront of golden eagle research Over the past 10 years, if a golden eagle nested in western North Dakota, Dr. Margi Coyle knew about it.

part of field research is communication and respect between researchers and landowners.

Dr. Coyle, principal researcher of the Golden Eagle Project, led a research team in monitoring golden eagles and collecting information on their nesting habits and population dynamics along the Little Missouri River. The overall goal of the study was to ensure the persistence of golden eagles on North Dakota’s Grasslands and Badlands landscapes. The team also worked to rehabilitate injured eagles.

“(Landowners) really care about the species on their land,” she says.

“Western North Dakota offers huge opportunities for research,” Dr. Coyle says. “We really wanted to bridge the gap between science and the public and bring awareness to the need for conservation before polarization develops on issues.”

The project, initiated by the U.S. Forest Service, began during Dr. Coyle’s doctoral studies at the University of North Dakota in 2002.

She joined the Jamestown College faculty in the fall of 2011 as an assistant professor of biology and is beginning a new role as an advisor and consultant for the Golden Eagle Project while working to publish her findings.

At Jamestown College, Dr. Coyle hopes to provide students with travel and research opportunities. She says an important

During her research, Dr. Coyle observed two behaviors she describes as fairly unique to North Dakota eagles: a lack of siblicide (one young eagle sibling killing the other to compete for food or nuturing from parents) and group hunting (groups of two to three pairs hunting together).

“I suspect siblicide is not prevalent in the North Dakota populations because there is ample food and the parents must be successful hunters,” she says. “The cooperative behavior may explain why most of the chicks survived to adult size.”

The population survey techniques and database Dr. Coyle developed will be used in research nationwide, and she has been invited to serve on the North American Working Group for the Conservation of the Golden Eagle.

“It’s good to know that even though I’m retiring (this phase of the project), it will be used for a bigger effort,” she says.

Funding for the Golden Eagle Project was provided by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota.

Photos courtesy Dr. Margi Coyle and Lori Lundin

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On the air

Student Media Center launching KJKR Radio

Add to the list of historic dates at Jamestown College this one: Nov. 18, 2011.

On that day, early in the morning, music was broadcast on 88.1 FM, signaling the birth of KJKR Radio.

Since that modest beginning, students and advisers at the Student Media Center have been planning the station’s formal launch and programming lineup. But plans have been in the works since 2007, when Reuben Gums ’49, of Jamestown, encouraged college officials to start a station.

“He told us about the opportunity to obtain a free frequency,” says Steve Listopad, Student Media Center Director.

Chesterman Communications provided equipment and funding for startup. Dakota Central Telecommunications provided tower space for the antenna. A consultant assisted with the necessary FCC paperwork.

“I certainly hope that the station succeeds and becomes a real teaching opportunity,” says Gums, who spent his career in religious radio in the Philippines, New York, and Chicago.

says. “We have 10 to 15 students really interested in getting programs on the air – everything from sports, to classical music, all the way to political interests. It’s quite amazing.”

At 4,000 watts, KJKR will be one of the most powerful college radio stations and will have a potential audience of about 25,000, says Dana Creasy, instructor of broadcast and new media.

“The vast majority of college FM stations have under 100 watts,” he says. “We’re one of a handful in the country with 4,000, which says a lot for us.”

To fulfill the requirements of the station’s non-commercial educational license, as well to ensure eligibility for operating grants, educational programs will be offered as the station becomes more established.

“My goal for KJKR is to make it a well-known station, not just in the Jamestown community, but all over,” Abrahamson says.

“We’ll have a chance to make some big strides.”

The college rock-format station will pride itself on original, student-generated programming.

“Having original content will be important and will make us stand out,” says senior Erin Delo, JCTV manager from Auburn, Wash.

Junior Warren Abrahamson, Malta, Mont., has been named KJKR manager. He brings six years of experience from his hometown station, KMMR. He says attending Jamestown College has broadened his perspective on media and communications and may lead him to a career in radio or television.

“I’m looking forward to being on radio again and to seeing students in communication and other fields exploring and testing their limits and trying different things,” Abrahamson

Students like Jamestown College junior Matthew Nies, Ashley, N.D., gain valuable experience at the Student Media Center. Nies is currently in New York for an internship with ABC Television.

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Remembering KJRC KJRC, Jamestown College’s first radio station, was built in the summer of 1950 by physics and mathematics professor Harry Mason.

“He was assisted by Roger France ’52, Richard Pettit ’52, and Alexander Burr ’53,” recalls Bob Richardson ’53, who was the station’s first program director.

“Some of the equipment was World War II surplus.”

Located in the lower level of Orlady Hall, the station was a carrier current station. The signal connected to the college buildings’ electric supply and was not broadcast over the air.

Programming included classical music, newscasts, sportscasts, and a rebroadcast of CBW from Manitoba, Canada. Choir director Robert Dressler developed courses in announcing, writing, and directing for radio. All students in the classes took turns at the controls.

“This was an educational endeavor, not a commercial enterprise,” says Richardson, who assumed management of the station in the late 1950s.

The College’s drama class performed radio dramas, such as “Jane Eyre” and “The Last Days of Pompeii.” A production of “John Brown’s Body” made it all the way to radio stations in Chicago. When the dramas called for music, the Choir sang from the J Room.

“It was quite innovative, and we did quite well,” Richardson says.

Little by little, as equipment got older and failed, the station fell silent, but those involved share fond memories of KJRC. “It was quite uncommon for a college to have a station at that time,” Richardson says. “We operated as professionally as we could.”

Jamestown College and The Student Media Center proudly present JC’s �irst full-power FM radio station launching March 16, 2012.

Alumni and Friends: Watch for the launch of KJKR web radio later this year.

Go to www.jccollegian.com for more information.

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Young Alumna receives Medallion Jacqueline Schneider ‘01, Columbus, Ohio, was presented with the Young Alumni Medallion at Opening Convocation on Sept.

1. She named Dr. Carl Steffan, associate professor of chemistry, as her faculty mentor.

Jackie is a clinical pharmacy specialist in Neonatal Intensive Care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. A Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the Ohio State University in 2005 and was named Outstanding Graduating Doctor of Pharmacy Student of the Year. She completed residencies at the Nebraska Medical Center and Ohio State University Medical Center.

Jackie gives a yearly lecture at the Ohio State University’s College of Pharmacy and serves as a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students and residents. She has made scholarly presentations at pharmacy and healthcare conferences around the United States and has had work published in the journal Pharmacotherapy.

In 2009, Jackie was named Ancillary Staff Person of the Year at Nationwide. The award is voted on by the hospital’s pediatric housestaff. She is a member of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity and is a Columbus Graduate Chapter Regent in the organization.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2001 from Jamestown College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. Jackie holds the distinction of being Jamestown College’s very first graduate in biochemistry. She was a College Fellow in Biochemistry and was a member of Student Senate, SPURS, Alpha Chi, and Science Club. She was an Orientation leader, Representative Jimmie, and a member of the Homecoming Court.

Jackie is a 1997 graduate of Napoleon (N.D.) High School.

She is the daughter of Jane Schneider and the late James “Jim” Schneider, a 1963 graduate of Jamestown College.

The Young Alumni Medallion is presented each year to young alumni of Jamestown College who exemplify the characteristics of a Jamestown College liberal arts education while demonstrating lifelong learning, community service, and character. Recipients each name a mentor whom they feel had the most influence on their Journey to Success.

Jackie Schneider ’01, left, and Dr. Carl Steffan

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Nominations sought for Halls of Fame Young Alumni Medallion

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The Young Alumni Medallions honor the successes of individuals possessing the characteristics of a Jamestown College liberal arts education. The recipients will reflect the following qualities: •

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combined professional competence and skills with a commitment to broad-based learning and intellectual curiosity. demonstrated a commitment to life-long learning through a continued effort to learn and grow as individuals.

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rendered valuable service to the local or wider community.

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demonstrated good character in their relationship with other individuals and the community as a whole.

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Recipients will be graduates from any classes of the previous ten years, portraying the purpose of the award 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 Jamestown College Alumni Association.

To be considered for the award: •

A candidate must have received a bachelor’s degree from Jamestown College or provided outstanding service for the development of Jamestown College.

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10 years must have elapsed since the candidate graduated, or in the case of non-graduates, 10 years from the commencement of service to the college.

The candidate must have made an outstanding contribution to the college or humanity as a student, faculty member, or administrative staff member of the college; or through distinguished career and/ or volunteer efforts in the period following his/her years at Jamestown College.

Inductees’ pictures are included in the Hall of Fame Walkway located between Westminster Hall and Lyngstad Center.

Athletic Hall of Fame The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former Jamestown College athletes, coaches, and friends for outstanding contributions to the College’s athletic history. Admission

to the Athletic Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to a Jamestown College 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 Jamestown College.

The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to youth through their careers in education and/or coaching professions.

Deadline for Nominations Nominations for the Young Alumni Medallions must be received by the Office of Institutional Advancement no later than May 31, 2012, for induction during the Opening Convocation in 2012. To submit a nomination or for more information, call Liz Hunt at (701) 252-3467 ext.

5551 or e-mail lhunt@jc.edu.

Nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame are accepted year-round. To submit a nomination or for more information, call Marlene Wiest (701) 252-3467 ext. 5576 or e-mail wiest@jc.edu.

Nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame and the Rollie Greeno Award are accepted year-round. To submit a nomination or for more information, call Dustin Jensen at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5557 or e-mail dujensen@ jc.edu.

You can also submit nominations online at alumni.jc.edu.

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Campus Headlines President Badal visits partner college in China Jamestown College President Robert S. Badal attended the 65th anniversary celebration of Jamestown College’s partner school in China, Huizhou University, in November. He spoke representing Huizhou University’s 10 foreign partner universities around the world and presented a painting by outstanding alumni artist Brock Drenth ’06. The piece is a James River Valley oil depicting round bales of hay on the prairie.

Two professors from Huizhou, Guo Li and Li Xiaoqing, spent the fall semester at Jamestown College teaching a Chinese Language and Culture course to students and community members. They also presented lessons in local elementary schools.

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“Thanks to our generous alumni who value the educational experience they received at Jamestown College, as well as other faithful supporters, we are able to offer nearly all of our students financial aid,” says Tena Lawrence, Dean of Enrollment Management. “Our generous academic scholarships and merit awards make us a very affordable choice. Our students reap the benefits of affordability, low faculty-to-student ratios and a private liberal arts education, leading them to successful careers and fulfilling lives.”

America’s

Jamestown College has been named to America’s 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc.

To be considered for the designation America’s 100 Best College Buys, an institution must: • Be an accredited, four-year institution offering bachelor’s degrees • Offer full residential facilities, including residence halls and dining services • Have had an entering freshman class in the fall of 2010 with a high school grade point average and/or SAT/ACT score equal to or above the national average for entering college freshmen • Have an out-of-state cost of attendance in 2011-12 for three quarters or two semesters below the national average cost of attendance or not exceeding the national average cost by more than 10 percent Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc., is an independent research and consulting organization specializing in the recruiting and retention of students for institutions of higher education.

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Educational Partnership Alumnus facilitates student teaching opportunity in India A suggestion from an alumnus may be the start of a fruitful partnership between Jamestown College and a Christian high school in Mussoorie, India.

Senior mathematics education major Chris Kjolhaug, Clearbrook, Minn., recently arrived in Mussoorie to student teach at Woodstock School. The opportunity came about when Virgil Miedema ’67 proposed the idea of a Jamestown College education student practice teaching at Woodstock.

“Jamestown College and Woodstock School are the two educational institutions closest to my heart,” says Miedema, who was on the Board of Directors at Woodstock for six years.

Chris Kjolhaug and Virgil Miedema “Both are truly wonderful learning campuses. Both have a Presbyterian heritage. And, also importantly, they both have significant contributions to make in the 21st Century, educationally and in cross-cultural terms.”

Kjolhaug, who will be in India until June, says he’s most looking forward to observing a different way of life as he gets to know the people of the foothills of the Himalayas.

“I’ve already learned so much, and it’s all fascinating to me,” he says.

Miedema says Kjolhaug will contribute to establishing an important U.S. – India link.

“I met Chris during Homecoming, and he seems like an ideal representative of the College,” he says.

Kjolhaug began his Jamestown College journey as a pre-engineering student.

“I began in the engineering field because I enjoy solving problems,” he says. “My first math class at Jamestown College was calculus taught by Ashish Patel, who did an amazing job teaching it, and it occurred to me that I really liked doing math problems. I worked at Inspiration Point Bible Camp as a counselor and decided I wanted to invest in people’s lives, especially high school students.”

Miedema says the connection between Jamestown College and Woodstock School could work both ways.

“Most graduates of Woodstock School – which has an American/Advanced Placement curriculum – come to the United States for their college education.

Why not Jamestown College?,” he asks. “I am hoping that this link will grow ever stronger and students will move both ways: Jamestown College students to practice teach and Woodstock high school graduates to pursue their degrees (at Jamestown College). If it works in the longer term, I hope to be able to support the effort.”

Visit chriskjolhaug.tumblr.com to follow Chris’ journey in India.

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Community Block Party receives grant The Jamestown Community Block Party, an annual event held to welcome Jamestown College students to the community, has received a $500 Event Volunteerism Always Pays grant from the Walmart Foundation.

Held in downtown Jamestown, the Block Party invites businesses and organizations to showcase all they have to offer to Jamestown College students and the community. First-year students attend together as part of New Student Orientation activities. The event has grown each year since the first Block Party held in 2008.

The Event VAP program awards grants when a group of at least five associates volunteer 25 hours with an eligible organization.

Pictured left to right: College.Community.Connection representatives Gary Van Zinderen, Lisa Hicks, Carrie Englin, and representing Walmart: Angie Maetzold, John Shafer, Donna Clark, Susan Freymark, Sarah Dickenson, Shirley Schaan and Nikki Meza.

Making a Difference A project spearheaded by the junior Character in Leadership class during the fall semester raised more than $2,700 for an up-andcoming organization working to eradicate poverty around the world.

The organization MyFight partners with Microfinance Institutes to provide small business loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

“In order to end poverty, MyFight believes we must also end the problem of dependency,” says class adviser Dr. Ben Kirkeby, assistant professor of psychology. “One way this is accomplished is through funding entrepreneurs who, in turn, are able to feed and educate their children, employ their neighbors, and build their communities.”

The class arranged several fundraising activities throughout the semester and hosted the CEO of MyFight on campus in November to discuss the group’s mission. The money raised by the class will fund more than 600 microloans during the next three years.

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Many Journeys, One Destination At Jamestown College, we call our approach to education the Journey to Success. Think back to your own journey at Jamestown College: your favorite professors, challenging classes, fun activities, and great friends.

Encourage the young people in your life to envision their journey at Jamestown College.

Introduce us to a student you know.

Alumni Referral Scholarship valued at $500 for a student’s first year

Contact Admissions:

1-800-336-2554

admissions@jc.edu

Refer a student online at alumni.jc.edu (click on “Refer a Student”) or send in the form below.

Please send information to this student: Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________________________________________ State_______ Zip________________ Phone Number__________________________Cell phone number _____________E-mail___________________________________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name______________________________________________________________________________________ Academic Area of Interest______________________________________________________________________________________ Year of Graduation________________Extra-curricular Activities________________________________________________________ Your Name___________________________________________May we use your name when contacting student? ___yes

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How do you know this student?_________________________________________________________________________________ Mail this form to Jamestown College Office of Admissions, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405

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Friends of the Fine Arts Calendar of Events March Sun through Sun 3/4–11 Choir Spring Tour.

Times TBA, visit jc.edu for more information

Sun 3/18 Concert Choir Home Concert.

The Basilica of St. James in Jamestown, 2 p.m.

April Sun 4/2 Spring All Students Art Show.

Reiland Fine Arts Center Lobby

Fri 4/13 Chamber Orchestra Concert.

Voorhees Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Thurs through Sat 4/19–21 Jamestown College Spring Theatre Production: The Crucible.

DeNault Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Sun 4/22 Wind Ensemble Concert.

DeNault Auditorium, 2 p.m.

May Fri 5/4 Commencement Concert.

Voorhees Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

Annual Spring Tour Schedule Watch www.jc.edu for more details

Concert Choir Tour

Presbyterian Church of the Cross

The distinguished Jamestown College Concert Choir will share music on its Spring Break performance tour in six states. For more than 90 years, the Choir has had a reputation for excellence in choral performance and has toured throughout the United States, Europe, and, most recently China in May of 2010.

The Choir performs under the direction of J. Aaron McDermid, Director of Choral Activities at Jamestown College. The variety of musical styles, sounds, and unity of choral sound will delight you. Make plans now to hear these great young singers in a city near you!

Omaha, NE

Monday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.

East Heights United Methodist Church

Wichita, KS

Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.

Convenant Village

Westminster, CO

Saturday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

Sturgis, SD

Sunday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.

Hettinger Lutheran Church

Hettinger, ND

Sunday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.

Basilica of St. James

Jamestown, ND

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Fall Sports Wrap Volleyball The Jimmies closed out their season in the semifinals of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Conference Tournament in Phoenix. That achievement came on the heels of a dominating conference schedule where the Jimmies were 8-1. Sophomore middle blocker Sarah Becker (Rochester, Minn.) was named A.I.I. Player of the Year. Junior middle hitter Katie Zent (Lefor, N.D.) was named DAC Player of the Year. Senior setter Jada Meiklejohn was named the DAC’s Most Valuable Senior. Head Coach Jon Hegerle was named DAC Coach of the Year for the third straight season.

Cross Country Sophomore Aleona Reyes (Belen, N.M.) represented the Jimmies well at the NAIA National Championships in November in Vancouver, Wash. She earned AllAmerican status with her 12th-place finish in a time of 18:01. Reyes placed first in the DAC Conference Meet and senior Madey Hornung (Jamestown) placed second and was named Women’s Senior Athlete of the Year. Senior Joseph Koerber (North Branch, Minn.) was named the DAC Men’s Senior Athlete of the Year and ran a personal best time of 26:44 to take 24th at the A.I.I. Qualifier in San Marcos, Calif. The Jimmies are coached by Jim Clark and Ed Crawford.

Soccer The Jimmie men (11-8) reached the Frontier/ Unaffiliated Tournament in November in Salt Lake City. Sophomore defender Matt Balshaw (Preston, England) and sophomore striker Dominic O’Connor (Lancashire, England) were named to the NAIA Unaffiliated Frontier/A.I.I. All-Conference team. The Jimmie women (5-11-1) were led by junior striker Hannah Langseth (Fargo, N.D.), who was named to the A.I.I. All-Conference team. The Jimmies are coached by Phillip Bohn.

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Football The Jimmies finished Coach Bud Etzold’s final season with a record of 3-7. Senior linebackers Drew Baier (Gillette, Wyo.) and Robert Nelson (Britton, S.D.) were named to the A.I.I. All-Conference Team. Senior wide receiver Max Boe (Wylie, Texas), junior defensive back A.J. Downs (Los Angeles), junior running back Lance Johansen (Devils Lake, N.D.), and senior offensive lineman Scott Thingstad (Jamestown) joined Baier and Nelson on the All-DAC squad.

Winter Sports Update Basketball – As of Feb. 6, both Jimmie basketball teams are ranked in the top 10 nationally: the women (23-3) at No. 8 and the men (21-5) at No. 10. Just one other school has both its men’s and women’s teams in the top 10. The Jimmies will compete in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) Tournament Feb. 2426 in Madison, S.D., en route to their respective NAIA National Tournaments.

Indoor Track & Field – Aleona Reyes has qualified for the NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Meet in the 800 meters, 1000 meters and the mile. The Distance Medley Relay team of Reyes, Stephanie Erlandson, Madey Hornung and Mallory Souder has also qualified, with many other Jimmies closing in on the qualifying marks in their events.

Wrestling – Chelsie Fleming earned All-American honors by placing sixth at the WCWA Nationals held in January. Tiffany Sluik went 3-2 at the Senior National Open in December. The Jimmie men are still competing and working toward the NAIA North Regionals Feb. 18 and the NAIA Nationals March 1-3. Marlon Branson has won two consecutive 165-pound titles at the Blue Hawk Classic and the Minot Invitational.

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Frank named head football coach Shawn Frank was named the Jimmies’ head football coach in January.

“It is truly an honor to serve Jamestown College in this capacity,” Frank says. “I am excited for the opportunity to continue the tradition that has been established with Jimmie football, while, at the same time, creating new trails to embark upon.”

Frank joined the Jimmie staff in 2003 and most recently served as defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator. Under his guidance, the Jimmie secondary has become one of the top units in the conference. He has coached 10 All-Conference players and two AFCA first team All-Americans in the last five years.

“Coach Frank has demonstrated the passion, ability, and leadership that is necessary to be a head football coach at the collegiate level,” Paulson says. “Just as importantly, Shawn has a passion for Jamestown College, our mission, and our students. He has the support of the staff and the administration, and I believe he will do an excellent job.”

Frank says recruiting is a priority at this time.

“We want to be clear that each recruit we were in contact with before the transition, is as important to us now, now that the transition is complete,” he says. “There are lots of young men who

are great fits for us academically and athletically, and our hope is certainly to have some of those signed in the coming weeks.”

Prior to coming to Jamestown College, Frank spent 10 years coaching high school football in his hometown of Hettinger, N.D., compiling a 49-32 record. Hettinger’s six state playoff berths during that time were highlighted by the 2000 Region IV title and two regional runner-up finishes. Frank coached 17 All-State selections and saw many former players continue their careers in the college ranks. Frank also served as Athletic Director for Hettinger Public Schools in 2000 and has served as an assistant coach for the North Dakota Shrine Bowl.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education at the University of Mary, where he began his coaching career as the running back coach in 1992. He was a two-time All-NDCAC firstteam selection as a defensive back. He and his wife, Lori, have two daughters.

Frank succeeds Bud Etzold, who resigned after serving as head coach from 2008 to 2011 and previously from 1995 to 1999.

Wrestling teams add new head coaches for 2011-12

Springs, Colo.

Women’s coach Tony DeAnda came to Jamestown College from the U.S. Olympic Education Center, Marquette, Mich., where since 2005 he was the assistant women’s freestyle wrestling coach. He previously trained in the Resident Athlete Program at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado

“I’ve been coaching women wrestlers for six and a half years, and I’m excited to bring that experience to Jamestown,” says DeAnda. “Jamestown College has a friendly, close-knit community atmosphere.”

“Tony has extensive experience in working with female wrestlers and comes very highly recommended,” says Athletic Director Lawrie Paulson. “I am confident that we found the right person to lead this program.”

DeAnda was a Real Pro Wrestling national champion in 2005, a three-time World and Olympic Trials placewinner (2003-05), and a Pan American Games bronze medalist in 2003. He is also a five-time Mexican national champion (1999-2002, 2004).

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish in 1997 from the University of Nebraska.

C.J. Campbell was named interim head men’s wrestling coach.

He joined the coaching staff as an assistant for both men and women in January 2010 and brings a diverse background including work as a high school athletic director, physical education teacher and wrestling coach, as well as personal training and strength and conditioning coaching.

“Coach Campbell deserves the chance to prove himself as the head coach, and I believe that he will,” Paulson says.

“I’ve coached wrestling at all different levels, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to lead this college program,” he says. “We have a young team, and I hope to motivate them to seek greatness.”

As a wrestler for Lindenwood (Mo.) University, Campbell was a two-time All-American and national runner-up. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s degree in educational administration from Lindenwood.

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Athletic

Hall of Fame Rollie Greeno Award recipients Larry Knoblich ’58 and Dave Tews ’78, along with Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Rick Hack ’81, Bonnie (Pfannsmith) Freije ’88, Andy Wade ’91, and Cory Mantyka ’93, were recognized at the Jimmie Booster Club’s Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast during Homecoming 2011.

Knoblich, of Jamestown, retired in 1997 from his career as an educator and coach. After graduating from Jamestown College, his first coaching stint was at LaMoure, N.D., where he started the school’s cross country program and also started track for girls when there was no girls’ track in North Dakota. He then coached cross country, basketball, and track at Newport, Ore. It was there where he coached his first state high jump champion, along with a second place winner in the javelin.

He completed his career at Jamestown High School, where he coached several state champions and placewinners. Knoblich is the organizer and driving force behind Jamestown’s Runnin O’ the Green, which celebrated its 33rd anniversary in 2011 and has raised thousands of dollars to support Elks Camp Grassick and local cancer patients faced with daunting expenses. He was recently named North Dakota Elk of the Year.

Hack, of Ellendale, N.D., was a

four-year letterwinner in baseball and football for the Jimmies and a one-year letterwinner in track. A 1979 first team NAIA All-American defensive back and All-Conference free safety, Hack was a co-captain of the undefeated conference champion Jimmies for coach Rollie Greeno. On the diamond, he was named All-Conference in 1977 as an infielder and in 1981 as a pitcher.

Freije, of Devils Lake, N.D., is 16th on

the Jimmie women’s basketball all-time career point leaders list with 898 points.

A two-time All-Conference and AllDistrict selection, she led the Jimmies in scoring in the 1986-87 season with 415 points and in the 1987-88 season with 342 points.

Tews, also of Jamestown, has coached

gymnastics at Jamestown High School for 33 years and in 2009 was named the National High School Federation Midwest Section Coach of the Year for gymnastics. He is a seven-time Eastern Dakota Conference Coach of the Year and one-time Western Dakota Association Coach of the Year and has coached numerous conference champions, state qualifiers, state placewinners, All-State and All-Conference gymnasts. As diving coach with the Blue Jay girls’ swimming and diving program, Tews has coached four conference champions and numerous state placewinners, as well as eventual Division I and Division II All-Americans. Tews has also been dedicated to the Jamestown Middle School girls’ track program with 25 years as head coach and 33 total years of service to the program. He teaches history at Jamestown Middle School.

Graduating Senior.

Wade, of Kennewick, Wash., led the Jimmie baseball team offensively and provided just as much of an impact defensively as catcher. He was a 1988 NAIA District 12 Honorable Mention selection, a 1989 All-Conference and All-District selection, a 1990 All-District selection, and a 1991 AllConference selection and Outstanding

Mantyka, of Winnipeg, Manitoba,

Canada, followed his successful Jimmie football career with a 13-year stint in the Canadian Football League as an offensive lineman for the British Columbia Lions.

He was a part of the Lions’ Grey Cup championships in 1994 and 2000 and was named to the West Division All-Star team in 2003. Starting on both offense and defense for the Jimmies, he was a two-time All-Conference selection (1991 and 1992).

Alumni Days 2012

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Celebrating Class Reunion Years

1972, 1962, 1957 & 1952 As always, everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, June 13 3 – 5 p.m. Early Registration Nafus Student Center Lobby, Westminster Hall Pick up your registration packet, enjoy some refreshments, and visit with others who have arrived.

6 p.m. Early Arrival Dinner Heritage Room, Westminster Relax after your day of traveling.

Cost: $10

Thursday, June 14 8 a.m. – 12 noon Registration & Hospitality Room Nafus Student Center Lobby, Westminster Hall We’ll be here throughout the morning to greet arrivals and direct you to the next event.

8 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet Heritage Room, Westminster Hall Join Jamestown College President Robert Badal for a delicious breakfast. Our chef will whip up a made-toorder omelet for you, and a variety of other breakfast items will be available.

Cost: $6

10-11:30 a.m. Guided Campus Tour Nafus Student Center Lobby, Westminster Hall Familiar spots from your days at Jamestown College as well as recent additions to the campus will be highlights of this tour led by a Jimmie Ambassador.

12:30 to 2 p.m. Reception with Dr. Robert and Donna Badal

Transportation provided - meet at Westminster Hall Always a highlight of Alumni Days, we’ve moved up the gathering at the Badals’ home to allow more free time in the afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor surroundings and scenic view of the James River while visiting over hors d’ouevres with your classmates.

3:30 p.m. Class Photos Meet at Nafus Student Center, Level 2 We’ll take photos of each reunion class as well as a group photo of all in attendance.

Cost: $15 each (includes Reunion Memory Book)

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6 p.m. Reunion Banquet Reiland Fine Arts Center Enjoy the evening in the company of friends and classmates. Members of the reunion class years will receive a commemorative award.

Cost: $12 – Please register in advance.

Friday, June 15 8 – 9:30 a.m. Reunion Breakfast Heritage Room, Westminster Hall Rise and shine! Enjoy coffee and goodies.

9:30 - 11 a.m. Memory Lane Raugust Library Lobby Reminisce over photographs from your days at Jamestown College. Win a prize if you can identify events and individuals for the archivist.

11:30 a.m. Presidential Update and Luncheon Reiland Fine Arts Center, Furness Room Learn about our future plans for Jamestown College!

Cost: $8 3 p.m. Lakeside Social Transportation provided - meet in front of Westminster Hall Enjoy rootbeer floats, snacks, and great conversation at the picturesque Jamestown Reservoir. This event is hosted by Institutional Advancement Vice President Polly Peterson and her husband, Darin, at their lake cabin. Weather permitting.

3 p.m. Jimmie Shootout (two person) Jamestown Country Club Tee off with your partner for a fun afternoon of golf.

This is a great warmup for Saturday’s Jimmie Scramble!

For registration and more information visit:

http://alumni.jc.edu

Overnight Accommodations Accommodations in the College’s Wilson Hall are available for those who would like to stay on campus. However, space is limited.

These are limited service accommodations.

The rooms in Wilson Hall are suite-style with a central living room and private bath facilities with air conditioning. Clean towels will be provided daily, along with one set of bed linens and pillow cases. There will be no daily maid service to your room.

A limited number of handicapped accessible rooms are available. Please inform the Institutional Advancement Office if you have any special housing requests.

Cost is $20 per person per night for double occupancy. For a single room there will be a $25 per person per night charge. A maximum of $60 per suite per night will be charged. Examples are as follows: 1 person (single room) $25 per night 2 people per room $40 per night 3-4 people per room $60 per night

Registration Deadline

May 28, 2012. Refunds will not be made after June 4, 2012.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact Dustin Jensen in the Jamestown College Institutional Advancement Office at (701) 252-3467, ext. 5557 or by e-mail at dujesnsen@jc.edu. To register and pay for events online, go to alumni.jc.edu and click on Alumni Days.

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— Reservation Form — We ask that you please indicate which meals and events you will be attending so preparations can be made for your arrival. Please remove this page and send it in with your registration fee. You can also register on-line at alumni. jc.edu, then click on Alumni Days listed in the Calendar of Events. Thank you.

Your Name _____________________________________________________________ Class Year ______________ Spouse’s Name, if attending________________________________

Class Year, if alumnus/alumna ______________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________ State ___________

Zip_____________________

Telephone_______________________________ E-mail Address___________________________________________ Wednesday, June 13 Early Arrival Dinner, 6 p.m.

Number attending

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Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.

Number attending

________ x $6

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Guided Campus Tour, 10 a.m.

Number attending

________ No Cost __________

Reception at the Badals’, 12:30 p.m.

Number attending

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Reunion Banquet, 6 p.m.

Number attending

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Reunion Breakfast, 8 a.m.

Number attending

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Presidential Update & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Number attending

________ x $8

Lakeside Social, 3 p.m.

Number attending

________ No Cost __________

Thursday, June 14

Friday, June 15 __________

Saturday, June 16 Jimmie Scramble: For information contact Dustin Jensen at (701) 252-3467 ext: 5557 or e-mail dujensen@jc.edu.

Total $_________ Housing Wilson Hall (see costs and description on previous page) Please reserve overnight accommodations:

Wednesday, June 13 for ____________ person(s)

Thursday, June 14 for

____________ person(s)

Friday, June 15 for

____________ person(s)

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Payment Summary (Make checks payable to Jamestown College.)

Total for events/meals Class Photo and Alumni Days Reunion Book ($15) Number ordered Housing Number of nights

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Total Enclosed

Return form to: Jamestown College, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, N.D. 58405.

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Alumni Days Memory Book

Do you have a special story about Jamestown College you would like to share with fellow alumni?

We will be compiling a book that will be available for purchase.

Feel free to include a picture if you would like. All photographs will be returned to you.

Name ____________________________________________________________ Graduation Year _______________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________

State _____________ Zip________

E-mail Address __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Family _________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Employment _____________________________________________________________________________

Life since Jamestown College Career highlights and/or volunteer activities: __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Free time: _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Remembering Yesterday Memorable/funniest experience:_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Favorite faculty or staff person: ____________________________________________________________________

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Class Notes 1930’s Leora (Runner) Kellogg ’33 (BA), Woodinville, Wash., is living independently at Brittany Park Retirement Community.

1940’s Adele Swenson ’44 (BA), Fargo, N.D., was honored in November with the University of Mary Harold Schafer Leadership Award in recognition of her distinguished achievements as a servant leader.

Alvin ’51 (BA) and Mary Jean (Rudolph) Fischer ’52 (BS) celebrated their 60th year of marriage with a 10-day Caribbean Cruise in January aboard the Holland America Zuiderdam. They have four children, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild and have lived in Vancouver, Wash., the past 40 years.

Seattle (Remboldt) Sutton ’54 (BS), Marseilles, Ill., and her company, Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating, were featured in an article in the newspaper Ottawa Delivered in December.

book a “riveting insider’s account of his life and education…at once instructive and inspiring.”

Denvy ’66 (BA) and Gail (Cameron) Saxowsky ’69 (BA), both instructors at Western Oregon University, completed leading their 25th service learning mission trip, this time with nine college students and adults to villages in Tanzania.

Frances (Lindsley) Olson ’69 (BA), Watford City, N.D., retired last March after serving as McKenzie County Auditor for 20 years and received the Excellence in County Government Award in the elected official category by the North Dakota Association of Counties.

1970’s

Eight 1958 classmates gathered at the home of Marcia Houtz in October. From left: Abigail (Rian) Evans, Margaret (Linderman) Soli, Corice (Kranz) Jasper, Pinkie (Sanderson) Larson, Jo (Kilzer) Knoblich, Peggy (Meister) Foss, Medora (Mehrer) Moburg and Marcia (Rogers) Houtz. (photo courtesy Jo Knoblich)

1950’s

1960’s

Wilmer Sayler ’50 (BA), Beulah, N.D., participated in the Roughrider Honor Flight in April as a World War II veteran.

The group toured veterans’ memorials in Washington, D.C., and visited Arlington National Cemetery.

Paula Kranz Broadwell, daughter of Paul Kranz ’64 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., is the author of “All In: The Education of David Petraeus.” For the book, published in January 2012, Broadwell followed Gen. Petraeus to Afghanistan in the summer of 2010. A review by Tom Brokaw calls the

James Berger ’71 (BS), Springfield, Va., received the Armed Services Blood Program’s 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in advancing military blood banking. He created blood transshipment centers and later conducted the first joint American-British blood program readiness exercise. He is a retired Air Force Colonel.

Shirley (Richardson) Dykshoorn ’75 (BA), Fargo, N.D., is Director of the Lutheran Disaster Response Program at Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota.

1980’s Claude Smith ’80 (BA), Great Falls, Mont., is Plant Manager at Pasta Montana, LLC, and in June was awarded a third degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.

alumni & friends 25 Laurel (Pfingsten) McKeever ’87 (BA), Rochester, Minn., received her MSN CNM at the University of Minnesota and is working at Mayo Clinic.

The Rev. Jodi (Naas) Myrvik ’87 (BA) was ordained into the ministry at her childhood church, Our Savior’s Lutheran, Kloten, N.D., in October.

1990’s Wade Borth ’90 (BA), Fargo, N.D., is Director of Distribution for OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. Bill Malone ’90 (BA), Fargo, N.D., is a Microsoft Dynamics product manager at Summit Group Software.

Rosemary (Leines) Olson ’90 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., received the 2011 Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center Excellence Award for valuable contributions toward efficiency and customer service.

John Sova ’93 (BA), Jamestown, received two first place awards, a second place award, the award for high points and the grand champion award from the North American Inspectors Championship held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. He is a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper.

Mike Reisnour ’95 (BA) is Manager at Dakota Plains Credit Union, Edgeley, N.D. Brig. Gen. Bill Seekins ’95 (BA), Jamestown, retired in January as head of the North Dakota National Guard’s land Component Command after 34 years of service with the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Dr. Leroy Huizenga ’96 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., is Director of the Character

Leadership Center at the University of Mary.

Brian Johnson ’98 (BA), Grand Forks, N.D., was named to Prairie Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40” business leaders feature. He is Chief Executive Officer of Choice Financial Group.

2000’s Allison (Woodbury) Leppert ’00 (BA), has been elected a shareholder in the firm Leonard, Street and Deinard in Minneapolis. She is also serving as Chair of the Tax Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Sheldon Greywater ’00 (BA), St. Michael, N.D., is Athletic Director at Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten, N.D. Ross Berg ’01 (BA), Valley City, N.D., is Controller at Lafarge Dakota.

Scott Bucholz ’01 (BA), Frisco, Colo., relocated from Minneapolis to accept the position of Bank Manager for the Wells Fargo Bank located in Frisco.

Ken Grigsby ’01 (BA) is an IT consultant in the Edgepath Technology division of Applied Engineering, Inc. Dr. Tim Juelson ’01 (BA) completed an orthopaedic surgery sports fellowship at the Andrews Institute and joined the Bone and Joint Center, Bismarck, N.D. Dustin Jensen ’02 (BA) is Associate Director of Alumni Relations at Jamestown College and Executive Director of the Jimmie Booster Club. His wife, Mary (Jordre) ’04 (BA), joined the Jamestown College Admissions staff as a Transfer Specialist.

Darci (Evans) Block ’04 (BS), Rochester, Minn., is Co-Director of the Central Clinical Laboratory and Central Processing in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic after completing a Clinical Chemistry fellowship.

Kyle Knutson ’04 (BA) is a fourth grade and elementary technology teacher and assistant boys’ basketball and assistant baseball coach for the Langdon (N.D.) Area School District.

Josie Palanuk ’04 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., is a financial institutions compliance associate with Edie Bailly, LLP. Tracy Erickson (’05) is Director of Operations for TIG Sports, Tucson, Ariz.

Dr. Mandi Miedema ’05 (BS), Peyton, Colo., opened her own clinic, Rock Solid Chiropractic, in January, 2011.

Tara (Grove) Schilke ’05 (BSN), Menoken, N.D., was the 2011 third quarter recipient of the Walk the Talk Excellence Award at the Bismarck Cancer Center, where she is the Nurse Manager and Oncology Program Coordinator.

Sgt. DeAnn (Hickel) Fylling ’06 (BA), Bismarck, N.D., was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal in November for outstanding service while a member of the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.

Melissa (Johnson) Hodus ’07 (BSN), Devils Lake, N.D., is a registered nurse with Mercy Hospice and Homecare.

Rebecca (Rost) Pederson ’07 (BS), Hopkins, Minn., is a medical technologist at Park Nicollet Health Methodist Hospital.

Jamestown College publications strive to comply with the mission of the College and its relationship with the Presbyterian Church. Jamestown College reserves the right to not publish any items submitted to the magazine for publication in Class Notes or personal information revealed during a story interview which does not comply.

26 alumni & friends Kellen Bubach ’08 (BA) joined the law firm of Finley, Alt, Smith, Scharnberg, Craig, Hilmes & Gaffney, P.C., Des Moines, Iowa. He received his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. Krista (Ledeboer) Spencer ’08 (BSN) and her husband, Andrew, are Peace Corps volunteers in Benin, Africa.

Ben Cairns (’09), Nanaimo, British Columbia, is an independent contractor in the film industry and is currently working on the set of “Man of Steel,” a new Superman movie to be released in 2013.

Nicole Cuppy ’09 (BS) is a radiation therapist at the the new Mayo Clinic Oncology Center, Northfield, Minn.

Mallory (Kludt) Fitts ’09 (BA), Savage, Minn., successfully completed Certified Managerial Accountant certification.

Robbie Lukens ’09 (BA) is a first grade teacher at Century Elementary School, Grafton, N.D. Nick Schuetz ’09 (BA), Edgeley, N.D., is Tech Manager for Green Iron Equipment’s Precision Ag Group.

Ryan Thompson ’09 (BA) is head boys basketball coach at Hazen High School, Renton, Wash.

Travis Warner ’09 (BA), Jamestown, is a fourth grade teacher at St. John’s Academy. His wife, Julia (Labrensz) (’11), teaches in the Jamestown School District’s Gifted and Talented Program.

2010’s Christopher Brandt ’10 (BA) is the Band Director at Crookston (Minn.) High School.

Serena Christianson ’10 (BA), Williston, N.D., is program coordinator and instructor of business at Williston State College and is helping to develop a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Business at WSC.

Luke Hanson ’10 (BA), Strum, Wis., is a business analyst for Ashley Furniture Industries.

Peren Knoepfle ’10 (BA) graduated from Army Basic Training in May and from Army Airborne Training in June. He is stationed in Vicenza, Italy.

John McNeil ’10 (BA), Coulee Dam, Wash., is a Title I math tutor for Nespelem School District, an assistant football and track and field coach for Grand Coulee Dam Middle School, and a sports writer for the Star Newspaper.

Tyler Rosin ’10 (BA), St. Louis Park, Minn., is an economic anaylst at United Health Group. His wife, Amy (Allen) ’10 (BS), is enrolled at the Univeristy of Minnesota College of Pharmacy.

Ryan Dutton ’10 (BS) is enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University.

Courtney (Wong) Lemer ’10 (BA), Miles City, Mont., is pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice at American Public University.

Kendra Leidholm ’11 (BA), St. Paul, Minn., is pursuing a Master’s of Science in Accountancy at St. Thomas Opus College of Business.

Jennifer Nelson ’11 (BS) is attending the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Brothers Nate ’11 (BS) and Ryan Nygard ’11 (BS) are both attending Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, Neb. Sephra Pfaff ’11 (BA), Jamestown, is an elementary music teacher in the Jamestown School District.

Rebecca Price ’11 (BSN), Fargo, N.D., is a registered nurse in Critical Care Services at Sanford Hospital.

Tim Ranum ’11 (BA) is an English teacher at Carrington (N.D.) High School.

Samantha Revering ’11 (BA), Jamestown, joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center in June as a marketing assistant.

Abby Callahan ’11 (BSN), Fargo, N.D., is a registered nurse in Essentia Health’s Critical Care Unit.

Mindy Clark ’11 (BA) is an international customer service representative for Midwest Motor Express, Fargo, N.D. Layne Fluhrer ’11 (BA) is a history and physical education teacher and Athletic Director at Westhope (N.D.) High School.

Kaylene Hill ’11 (BSN), Fargo, N.D., is a registered nurse on the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Sanford Health.

Stephen Jones ’11 (BA), Mesa, Ariz., is enrolled at Phoenix School of Law. His wife, Carlene (Dobbins) (’11), is the project coordinator at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Capt. Luella Dooley Menet ‘01 (BA) is pictured with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Capt. Menet commands four Black Hawk Medevac helicopters.

Photo courtesy Fintan Dooley

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Dr. Richard Harrison Smith, beloved Director of the Jamestown College Choir from 1969 - 1998, passed away July 19, 2011 at the age of 73.

Thank you to the many alumni, friends, and former choir members who have so generously given to the Dr. Richard Harrison Smith Scholarship during the last few months. Your support of the Dr. Richard Harrison Smith Scholarship perpetuates his love of education to the next generation of students at Jamestown College!

For more information, contact: Bill Robb, CGPA Director of Development (701) 252-3467 ext. 5573 wrobb@jc.edu

There are so many lives that have been changed for the better by knowing Doc. The lasting experiences and memories go far beyond what any musical notes on a piece of paper could provide. The things we learned were living and breathing examples of hard work, dedication, loyalty, artistry, perseverance and joy. I am, and will be forever grateful.

“I’m no ways weary, I’m no ways tired...oh glory, hallelujah!”

Rebecca Raber ’94

The family of Dr. Smith has compiled four music CDs entitled “Doc’s Choice” Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4. The four music CDs cost $35 for the set and can be purchased through Dustin Jensen, Associate Director of Alumni. Proceeds will go toward the Dr. Richard Harrison Smith Scholarship. To place your order, please e-mail Dustin at dujensen@jc.edu or call (701) 252-3467 ext. 5557.

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Marriages Morgan Barnes (’02) and Logan Adams, Sept. 24, 2011

Nathan Horgeshimer ’09 (BA) and Kristina Sieg ’09 (BS), April 30, 2011

Steven Sedler ’02 (BA) and Candace Landscoot, Nov. 26, 2011

Tim Moch ’09 (BA) and Darci Purath ’09 (BA), July 16, 2011

Josh Pankow ’03 (BA) and Sara Cravens, Aug. 6, 2011

Jake Stoltz (’09) and Kristin Demory ’10 (BA), July 1, 2011

Heather Anderson ’05 (BA) and Erik Wilkins, Nov. 26, 2011

Travis Warner ’09 (BA) and Julia Labrensz (’11), July 30, 2011

Lindsey Hauge ’06 (BSN) and Tyler Nelson, Aug. 13, 2011

Aimee Allen ’10 (BS) and Tyler Rosin ’10 (BA), Aug. 6, 2011

Daniel Kohler (’06) and Danielle Yunto ’07 (BA), May 28, 2011

Christopher Brandt ’10 (BA) and Anna Schimmelpfennig ’11 (BA), May 13, 2011

Kaila Krebsbach ’06 (BA) and Justin Muscha, July 9, 2011

Kaitlin Braunberger ’10 (BA) and Justin Vetsch ’10 (BA), July 2, 2011

Jake Wateland ’06 (BA) and Kensi Kjelden, July 30, 2011

Luke Hanson ’10 (BA) and Chelsey Velure ’11 (BA), May 14, 2011

Rebecca Rost ’07 (BS) and Nathan Pederson, Aug. 6, 2011

Mardee Schaffer ’10 (BSN) and Chris Baxley, April 16, 2011

Ryan Vincent ’07 (BS) and Brittney Varnell ’10 (BSN), Sept. 4, 2011

Shelby Vigen ’10 (BSN) and Tyler Morrow, Nov. 26, 2011

Joseph Krabbenhoft ’08 (BA) and Nichole Rheault, Aug. 19, 2011

Tiffani Cox ’11 (BSN) and Josh Youngvorst, Sept. 24, 2011

Nicole Zerr ’08 (BA) and Dayton Norheim, Feb. 27, 2012

Sydney Steinmetz ’11 (BSN) and Martin Johnson, June 18, 2011

Editor’s note: In Class Notes, alumni who received a degree are designated by the year of graduation followed by the degree they received. Alumni who attended, but did not graduate, are designated by their class year in parentheses.

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Births Mellissa Anderson ’96 (BA) and Christopher Dick ’98 (BA), son Drew Alexander, May 27, 2011

Scott and Solveig (Sletto) Newberg ’02 (BA), daughter Kinley Violet, June 24, 2011

Raymond and Shannon (Smith) White ’97 (BA), daughter Aubrey Margaret Elizabeth, March 21, 2011

Adam ’04 (BA) and Darci (Evans) Block ’04 (BS), son Liam Gene, Jan. 18, 2011

Chad ’99 (BA) and Ann (Fritel) Hall ’02, daughter Zoe Annabelle, Oct. 21, 2011

Shawn ’05 (BA) and Jessica (Hofland) Hoenke ’05 (BA), daughter Nihla Rae, July 19, 2011

Jed and Mari (Biewer) Peterson ’01 (BA), daughter Lauren Ann, June 7, 2011

Kristin and J.R. Price ’05 (BA), daughter Emme Madisyn, May 11, 2011

Alanna and Michael Rerick ’00 (BA), daughter Julia Irene, June 27, 2011

Erin and Jordan Jangula ’10 (BS), son Miles Anthony, June 7, 2011

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In Memoriam Otto Iszler ’37 (BA), Nov. 9, 2011 Mettie Louise (Parkhurst) Stone ’37 (BA), Oct. 23, 2011 Maxine (Sieber) Strand ’37 (BA), Aug. 3, 2011 Vera (Kjenstad) Johnson ’39 (BA), May 19, 2011 Stella (Sharpe) Cooley ’40 (BA), June 20, 2011 Erling Kildahl ’40 (BA), June 23, 2011 June (Bolmeier) Miley ’41 (BA), Oct. 5, 2011 Lorraine (Thue) Peterson (’42), Dec. 4, 2011

Geraldine (Schmidt) Larson ’56 (BS), Aug. 7, 2011 Gilbert Gimbel (’59), June 16, 2011 William White Jr. (’61), Aug. 31, 2011 Bonnie (Prochaska) Schindel ’64 (BA), Jan. 29, 2012 Donald Hust ’65 (BS), March 30, 2011 Patsy (Tongen) Chaput (’70), Aug. 20, 2011 Patricia (Miller) Carlblom (’77), Oct. 5, 2011 Patrick Flannery ’80 (BA), Oct. 3, 2011 Marilyn (Ganje) Wiest ’84 (BA), July 30, 2011

Marian (Herigstad) Jensen ’43 (BA), July 7, 2011

Jeffry Lervik ’89 (BA), July 23, 2011

Lowell Weber ’44 (BA), Aug. 5, 2011

Shaun Glinz ’01 (BA), Dec. 2, 2011

Alice (Burgemeister) Jacobson (’45), Oct. 8, 2011

Friends

Porter Newman (’46), August 2011

Ronald Barstad, Dec. 14, 2011

Glenn Enns ’47 (BA), Nov. 3, 2011

Peter Blum, July 21, 2011

Joyce (Mumby) Macbeth ’47 (BS), Oct. 30, 2011

Borgni Edin, Dec. 1, 2011

Leonhard Seitz ’49 (BA), Oct. 3, 2011 Dick Karlgaard ’50 (BA), Feb. 7, 2012 William Schwartz ’50 (BS), Sept. 12, 2011 Vern Johnson (’51), Aug. 5, 2011 Margaret (Arduser) Egli ’54 (BS), July 22, 2011

Leo Froehlich, Oct. 13, 2011 Jerome Johnson, July 5, 2011 Joan Knoblich, July 2, 2011 Richard Harrison Smith, July 19, 2011 Donald Wenaas, Sept. 11, 2011 Garth White, July 24, 2011

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Alumni Association President

Dear Alumni and Friends, Serving on the alumni board of Jamestown College has been an extremely rewarding experience. I’ve met a caring and committed staff working tirelessly for the betterment of the College and its students. Of the dozens of alumni of all ages I’ve visited with, there is one recurring theme…how their Jamestown College experience enriched their lives.

Part of the vision of Jamestown College is preparing professional and community leaders through a total experience that is student-centered and character focused. That vision seems to be right on target. In a challenging economic climate, 99% of our newest Jimmie alumni are in the work force or furthering their education.

I am energized every time I step on campus. We will be breaking ground for a new science complex this spring. New academic programs are in the plans. Thanks to the generosity of friends and alumni, students are now benefitting from more than one hundred new Jimmie Generation scholarships.

I invite you back to Jamestown College. If you are unable to attend the many concerts, athletic events, theater, and more, I invite all of you to “connect” to the college at www.jc.edu and follow some of the great things that are happening on campus. Renew old acquaintances at Alumni Days in June and Homecoming in the fall. Thank you for all you do for the College, and I hope to meet you at a future Jimmie event.

Sincerely, Gary Purath ’71

26th Annual Dine and Bid Benefit Auction

April 21 McKenna-Thielsch Center Groundbreaking

May 4 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction

May 5 Baccalaureate and Commencement

May 5 Alumni Days reunion

June 13-15 26th Annual Jimmie Scramble

June 16 Young Alumni Medallion Awards

September 6 Character in Leadership Conference

October 4-5, 2012 Homecoming 2012

October 12-13

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