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N O R T H D A KO TA S TAT E C O L L E G E O F S C I E N C E
ALUMNI REVIEW
Celebrating
NEW Old Main September 10, 2015 the
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Once a Wildcat – Always a Wildcat!
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t is with a heavy heart that I write this last introduction to the annual Alumni Review. A great opportunity awaits me as the new CEO/President of the West Central Initiative Foundation in Fergus Falls, Minn. Through the last seven years I have talked about the many changes to campus and how the college we all know and love is adapting to the requirements of today’s student. NDSCS is in great hands with my good friend and colleague, President John Richman. And rest assured that he is doing his best to move the institution forward. The NDSCS Alumni/Foundation is also in good hands as Kim Nelson, a long-time Foundation employee, began as Interim Executive Director of the Foundation in mid-June. Kim, Tim, Barb and Melissa of the Kim Nelson Interim Executive Foundation staff Director
will continue to work to “Rekindle the Passion” in the coming days Brad Barth through events like Homecoming and the DREAMS Auction. My wife, Diane, and I would like to thank all of the many alumni, donors, business partners, friends, supporters, sponsors, past and present board members, and NDSCS faculty, staff and administration that we have come to know in the past seven years that I have been the Executive Director. These seven years have been some of the best of our lives and we thank you all for the kindness and support you have shown to both the College and us. Even though we will be leaving the College and Wahpeton and traveling 30 miles east to Fergus Falls, we will always be Wildcats! Brad & Diane (Dawley) Barth Class of ‘78 320-760-7696
IN THIS ISSUE 2015 Award Winners........................... 3-5 Alumni/Foundation Board....................5 2015 NDSCS Ambassadors..................6 President’s Report....................................7 Former Employee Gives Back.............8 A Legacy of Giving...................................8 Building on a Future................................8 NDSCS ArcaSearch................................10
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Challenge Grant and Giving Opportunities........................................ 11 The Blikre Society................................... 12 John Deere Proud................................... 13 Letterwinners Hall of Fame.......... 14-15 NDSCS Homecoming 2015........... 16-17 Alumni/Foundation Sponsors.... 18-19 Events Calendar......................................20
North Dakota State College of Science was known as the North Dakota State School of Science from 1903 to 1987. In fact, many alums still fondly refer to the College as NDSSS or ‘Science’.
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The Alumni Review is an official publication of the North Dakota State College of Science Alumni/Foundation, 800 Sixth Street North, Wahpeton, ND 58076. It is mailed to college alumni and friends, business and industry partners, government agencies, schools and state education and legislative leaders. The editor retains the right to edit all submissions for style and length considerations.
NDSCS President: Dr. John Richman Alumni/Foundation Director: Brad Barth Foundation President: Annette Loken Foundation Vice President: Terry Goerger Foundation Treasurer: DeAnn Loll Donor Development Manager: Tim Neumann Donor Development Rep: Barb Uhlich Donor Development Rep: Melissa Wynn Major Gift Officer: Kim Nelson Editor: Brad Barth Marketing Editor: Barbara Spaeth-Baum Publication Design: Rebecca Truesdell Copy Editor: Sarah Hoffbeck 2015-16 ALUMNI/FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Brad Barth* Stu Engen Chad Fredericksen Robert Gette Terry Goerger Roger Haberman Ken Harty Jeff Hilgemann Linda Hopkins Kelly Hubrig Mike Jacklitch Chris Johnson Harvey Link*
Annette Loken DeAnn Loll* Kim Nelson* Justin Neppl Mike Neppl Tim Neumann* Roger Richels Dr. John Richman* Margaret Wall Kurt Wikstrom Mike Worner *Ex Officio
Send article submissions and/or change of address information to: NDSCS Alumni/Foundation Office 800 Sixth Street North Wahpeton, ND 58076 Phone: 701-671-2247 Email: ndscs.alumni@ndscs.edu
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Alumnus of the Year PERRY MILLER
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erry Miller has been an NDSCS supporter for over 30 years.
The son of Darrel and Madeline Miller, Perry grew up on a farm south of Wahpeton and graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1979. He enjoyed two years at NDSSS and graduated with an Ag Business degree in 1981. Miller moved on to NDSU and graduated with a B.S. in Agriculture. In 1989, Miller married Denise Papke, a 1989 NDSCS Business Management graduate. Together they have three children: Courtland (24), Carson (21) and Abby (18). Abby has taken NDSCS courses during her senior year at Wahpeton High School. The family owns and operates a property management company dealing with hotels, apartments and commercial
property. Miller has served on many local boards throughout the years, including the NDSCS Foundation Board where he served for over 12 years including two as President. When interviewed for this article Miller remarked, “I’ve always been proud of my ‘Science’ roots. I recall as a kid how dad would regularly hire ‘Science’ students to help out on the farm. Just like the college, they were always dependable.” Miller’s great-great grandmother, Nellie Tribke Meyer, was a student in the early 1900s. His mother, Madeline, and his sister, Gayle, were also graduates, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. “The College ad slogan commonly heard when I was a student was: Where Students Learn by Doing,” said Miller. “While that
slogan may no longer be used, it’s still true.” Miller enjoys traveling around Perry Miller ‘81 the region, visiting with other NDSCS students/alums and sharing a story or two. He is proud to be affiliated with NDSCS and its tradition of producing top quality graduates that are well positioned to succeed in life and serve others. NDSCS is happy to congratulate Perry Miller on being the NDSCS Alumnus of the Year.
NDSCS Family Tradition Award DUANE & DELFENA BALLWEBER FAMILY
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and General Studies programs, and son, Lucas, attended from 2001-2002.
raduates Duane (1952, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing) and Delfena Woytassek Ballweber (1951, Secretarial) became familiar faces on campus after attending NDSCS. Duane became an instructor and department chair in the Auto Body Repair & Refinishing department until his death in 1985. He is the author of one of the textbooks used in the Auto Body curriculum, was a member of the North Dakota Auto Body Association, reigned as the 1951 Homecoming King and was a great college dance chaperone. Delfena was a member of the faculty friends, worked in the game room, and helped in the computer lab and Enrollment Services. Together Duane and Delfena raised six children. Brad Ballweber graduated in 1975 with an A.A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology. He served on the NDSCS Civil Engineering Technology Advisory Committee from 1989-2006 and was the Chairman from 2001-2003. Bruce Ballweber attended NDSSS from 1977-79 in the HVAC/R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) program and in 1985 received
Bonne Ballweber Swansen graduated with a Liberal Arts degree in 1983 and volunteered as an NDSCS Wildcat Kitten while attending.
Duane ‘52 and Delfena ‘51 Ballweber Family
his A.A.S. in Environmental Science. He served as president of the Environmental Systems Club from 1978-79. Bruce’s daughter, Haley Ballweber, graduated from NDSCS in 2012 in Criminal Justice and Science, and participated in the post-secondary Agriculture Student Club from 2010-2011. Blake Ballweber attended NDSSS in 1979 for Architectural Drafting and General Studies. Beverly Ballweber Reiff graduated in 1981 with Practical Nursing and General Studies degrees. Her husband, Jeff Reiff, graduated from the Welding program in 1981 and the Electrical program in 1991. Their daughter, Erica, graduated in 2013 from the Nursing
Barb Ballweber Hagstrom attended NDSCS from 1982-1986. She took courses in business administration and graduated with an A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene in 1986. She too was a Wildcat Kitten while at NDSCS. Barb supervised the NDSCS 2nd year Dental Hygiene students and the Dental Assisting students at St. Francis Nursing Home from 2005-2011. Her husband, David Hagstrom, attended for the Business program from 1983-1984. The Ballweber families have been great supporters to their father’s scholarship and the Alumni Foundation. Each year as many as possible attend the Scholarship Luncheon, which connects them with the student receiving the Duane Ballweber Auto Body Scholarship. It is our pleasure to celebrate the commitment and dedication this family has shown over the years. NDSCSAlumni.com
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Parade Grand Marshal Gayle Gruebele
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fter attending college at NDSCS in the early 70’s, Gayle returned to Wahpeton from her hometown of Jamestown, N.D., in 1991 with her husband, Cal. They made the move so that he could begin his career with Red River Valley and Western Railroad. She began her career in 1992 in the Financial Aid office on the NDSCS campus. Five years later, she was recruited to the Athletic Department by then Athletic Director Don Engen as his Administrative Assistant. Her position evolved over the next 18 years as Gruebele was asked at times to hold things together as the department transitioned through seven different athletic directors – from Don Engen to eventual current Athletic Director Stu
Engen. She is humbled by the honor of being named the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. Gruebele stated that she loves doing things for other people, not for any notoriety, but just to help make everyone as successful as possible. Gruebele’s favorite time of the year has been Alumni Weekend. She loves getting reacquainted with the former athletes that come back and participate. “It’s really cool when they come into the office and give you a big hug and tell you they miss you,” said Gruebele. She also enjoyed working with the other departments on campus.
“We always had each other’s back and as a team made each other successful,” said Gruebele.
Gayle Gruebele
Gruebele retired in September of 2014 and together with Cal, has enjoyed spending time with her family, which includes her son, Austin, his wife, Brandi, and grandson, Macklen, as well as her second son, Tanner.
Wildcats of the Year Fred & Wanda Strege
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victory, which hangs prominently in the Strege home.
he Strege relationship with NDSCS started when Fred’s father, Willard, decided it was time to move off his Lidgerwood, N.D. area farm and try something else. So he enrolled at NDSCS in the 60’s taking as many accounting related classes as he could.
In the early 90’s, Fred regularly brought his grade school aged daughter, Laura, to Wildcat Basketball games. They sat in the first row at midcourt for every game. Laura still has a Donta Edwards t-shirt from that era.
The foundation Willard received at NDSCS enabled him to work as an agricultural representative first at PCA and then for the Wahpeton National Bank and First Bank until he retired. Fred graduated from Lidgerwood High School and Wanda is a Fargo South graduate. They were married in 1976 during Fred’s third year of law school. Fred and Wanda have three daughters, Sara, Laura and Angie, and three granddaughters, Ari, Lia and Lucy. All of their daughters took classes at NDSCS at one time or another. Sara is married to Jared, the son of Steve and Penny Helgeson. Sara works for Ag Country in Fargo, N.D., as a title specialist. Laura is married to Ben and they make their home in the Sioux Falls, S.D. area where Laura is a juvenile probation officer. Angie is married to Jamie and works as a real estate paralegal in the Kennelly and O’Keefe Law Firm in Fargo, N.D. 4
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Fred and Wanda Strege
Since moving to Wahpeton in 1977 when Fred began his legal career and Wanda started working as an abstractor, they have maintained a close relationship with NDSCS. Fred has served on the Alumni Board, and Fred and Wanda have been Catbackers and annual supporters of the DREAMS Auction for many years. You may have seen Fred and Wanda sitting at half court during any given Wildcat Basketball game. For years they sat with Fred’s mother, Helen, who along with Grace Lehman, were fixtures at Wildcat games. In 2009, Helen and Grace received the Co-Catbackers of the Year Award. They were featured in a wonderful photo with the team after a big postseason tournament
Fred obtained his law degree at the University of North Dakota in 1977. He then moved with Wanda to Wahpeton where Fred began practicing law with the Johnson, Milloy, Johnson, Stokes and Robinson Law Firm. Currently, he is an attorney with Smith, Strege, Butts and Frederickson. He and Richard Smith, another strong supporter of NDSCS, formed the firm of Smith and Strege in 1981. They practiced law together continuously until 2014 when Smith retired. Fred and Wanda are members of St. John’s Catholic Church and both have been involved in many community clubs and events. Fred is an avid golfer and member of the North Dakota Golf Association Hall of Fame. When not on the golf course, Fred rides his Harley Trike cross-country with Wanda in the passenger seat.
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Friend of the College MINN-KOTA AG PRODUCTS
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inn-Kota Ag Products (MKAP) is a fourth generation family owned and operated Grain Marketing and Production Agriculture Supply Company. MKAP owns and operates five locations throughout the southern Red River Valley located in Breckenridge, Minn., Wahpeton, N.D., Kent, Minn., Barney, N.D., and Wyndmere, N.D. The focus at MKAP has been to provide their producers with superior products along with superior service while providing a backbone for the communities they are a part of.
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Foundation Board The NDSCS Alumni/Foundation Board is comprised of approximately 20 volunteer members who meet four times each year to provide guidance to the foundation director and staff. The mission of the foundation is: To support and assist those activities that develop and strengthen the North Dakota State College of Science.
Minn-Kota Ag Products was founded in 1985 and merged with Schuler Grain Inc. Throughout the years, MKAP has worked hard at bringing innovative products accompanied with innovative services to their producers. Their goal has been to ensure their producers achieve maximum production with maximum efficiency and to provide a competitive market place to market grain. NDSCS has enjoyed working with Minn-Kota Ag Products and we look forward to working with MKAP in the years to come. Congratulations on being named the Friend of the College Award winner for 2015.
The Alumni/Foundation would like to thank board members Paul Dimmer and Rochelle Conzemius for their years of service to the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation Board and to NDSCS. Both Paul and Rochelle have been great advocates of the College. Also, a special thanks to Paul Dimmer for holding and excelling in the office of Board President for 2014. The Alumni/Foundation recognizes him for his great leadership and will greatly miss him after these nine years on the board.
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Annual Minn-Kota Ag sponsored ice fishing trip. (Left to Right) Jay and Marilyn Matthews, Todd and Colleen Cameron, Jody and Holly Schuler.
Should you be interested in volunteering your time and energy to the NDSCS Foundation Board, please contact Kim Nelson at 701-671-2187. This is a great opportunity for any individual with a passion for the College that would like to make a positive difference. The Foundation Board members serve three year renewable terms.
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2015 NDSCS Ambassadors
The end of the 2015 academic year meant the conclusion of the Inaugural Class of NDSCS Ambassadors. We thought it would be interesting to hear from them on what being an Ambassador meant. Below are a few excerpts from their responses to give our Alumni Review readers some sense of what the year was about for the young leaders. “I learned many new ideas and skills while being an Ambassador – skills and ideas that will last me a lifetime and help me in every future career I have.”
2014-2015 Outgoing Ambassadors (Left to Right) Jessica Hovelson Cormorant, Minn. – Dental Hygiene Heidi Eberhardt Wahpeton, N.D. – Liberal Arts Hunter Onchuck Wahpeton, N.D. – Pre-Engineering Marissa Ebben Wilmont, S.D. – Agriculture Alexis Zieske Arthur, N.D. – Liberal Arts Sara Holcomb Wahpeton, N.D. – Business Administration and Management Darcy Jilek Wahpeton, N.D. – Pre-Pharmacy Kijia Homes Ambassador Coordinator Austin Alberts Mooreton, N.D. – HVAC/R Technology (not pictured) Jenny Olejar Otsego, Minn. – Pre-Engineering (not pictured)
“Being an Ambassador meant a lot to me because it allowed me to be a part of a team and gave me a real sense of accomplishment.”
“Being an Ambassador helped me to network and make connections with people who will help me in the future.”
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“Being an Ambassador was a fabulous time investment and I wish I could have stayed on the campus longer to continue my growth and serve the community more. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I had and I cannot wait to see how the program continues to develop and see where it will be when I get to go back as an alumni of Science.”
“Being an Ambassador helped me by getting me out of my comfort zone.”
“I believe that being an Ambassador and the skills I learned helped me win the scholarships, awards and even the job I landed after graduation.”
As an alum you can help the Leadership/Ambassador Program continue to grow and thrive with a donation earmarked to it’s endowment fund. Just make a donation and ask for it to be applied to the Ambassador Endowment - generations of future NDSCS leaders will thank you!
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“I’m glad I was an Ambassador this year because I proved to myself I can have a lot on my plate and still be successful.”
2015-2016 Incoming Ambassadors (Front Row)
Luke Hollenbeck Velva, N.D. – John Deere Tech, 3rd Year Business Option Tantine Mulasi Fargo, N.D. – Dental Hygiene Kaitlyn Anderson Fargo, N.D. – Liberal Arts Nicole LeBrun Osakis, Minn. – Occupational Therapy Assistant Lane Berger Bismarck, N.D. – LSCE (Back Row)
Macey Ebben Wilmont, S.D. – Pharmacy Technician Logan Hackmann Casselton, N.D. – Paramedic Technology Jessica Mastel Wahpeton, N.D. – Liberal Arts Dakota Kleinsasser Construction Management Technology (HVAC/R Technology graduate) Jessica Rizo West Fargo, N.D. – Nursing
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Celebrating
Old Main and Tri-College O
ld Main, the iconic building located on the NDSCS Wahpeton campus, has been renewed, revitalized and will be repurposed. Since 1903, Old Main has served as a landmark for the College as well as the twin towns of Wahpeton and Breckenridge.
building will now have a new primary purpose: to office the Student Success Center. In an effort to focus on student success, students will now have “one stop” access to countless academic resources as they work to achieve their academic goals— all in one convenient location.
Over the years, this historic building was used for countless purposes including Dr. John Richman housing the College A restructure of Institutional president, the library, and numerous Effectiveness, Student Success/Career administrative offices and classrooms. Services, the Academic Services Center However, with time, the structure began and Academic Counseling into a central to deteriorate and the fourth floor had division, the Student Success Center will to be closed off. By the turn of the new provide students with academic advising, century, the building was less sound and academic and career counseling, tutoring fraught with decay. and assistance with the intent to bolster Thanks to members of the 63rd legislative student success both in and out of the assembly and Governor Jack Dalrymple, classroom. funds were allocated for a multi-million While Old Main is beginning a new dollar renovation of Old Main. The chapter, it will forever remain the icon two-year project has just been completed of this campus. Here’s to new memories and in mid-September we will celebrate the New Old Main. and successes! I invite you to stop by and visit the New Old Main when you’re in Along with new windows, ventilation Wahpeton. and heating systems and offices, the
TRI-COLLEGE UNIVERSITY NEWS: NDSCS was privileged in May to be named as a partner in the Tri-College University. Tri-College University dates back 45 years and is one of the nation’s premier, most recognized and longest serving partnerships. It has been comprised of both public and private campuses located in Minnesota and North Dakota and now with the expanded partnership will include two-year campuses as part of the consortium.
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Former Employee
Gives Back By Kyle Wych, former Residential Life staff member
Jade Nelson, Kyle Wych and Kelsey Wieseler
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first saw NDSCS in 1998 while interviewing on campus for a residential life position. I was offered and accepted a position to live in and help operate Nordgaard and Robertson halls. What an impression NDSCS made on me over my five years I was there. From seeing a new group of students each fall and watching graduation in the spring to teaching students in a Human Relations class or chatting with students about their career goals, Science made an impression on me. An impression so big, that in the spring of 2002 I began giving money for five scholarships to students. For me, it was all about giving the next generation of students an opportunity to fulfill their dreams. This is much like those that gave me money to attend Huron University in Huron, S.D. Helping those that want to better themselves through education. Having just been back on campus for the 20th Annual DREAMS Auction, I had the opportunity to have lunch with four of my scholarship recipients. To hear their stories, to see the excitement in what they are doing at Science in the classroom and to be so hopeful for their futures…it just doesn’t get much better. Science is a unique and amazing college. The students that graduate are some of the best in the nation. Helping them better themselves is what donating money for scholarships is all about. As I left the lunch with the four students, I reminded them that one day they too, could give back and help the next generation of students complete their goal of an education.
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A Legacy of
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aking a difference and leaving a legacy at NDSCS were important decisions made by the Dayle (1968 grad) and Robert Dietz family. Robert Odell (Bob) Dietz and Dayle were married in Grand Forks, N.D., on September 8, 1947. They lived in Fargo, N.D., where they owned their first grocery store. Later, they moved to Wahpeton and owned Dietz and Murray/ Bob’s Fairway. In 1986, his peers honored Bob by naming him the North Dakota Grocer of the Year, which was given based on how the business demonstrated service to the industry and community. Dayle was a homemaker and a traditional full time mother. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother for her boys and taught her daughter to sew. Later, Dayle returned to college to complete her associate, bachelors and master’s degrees in education. She eventually became the Department Chair of the Marketing and Management department at NDSCS and taught business classes. Dayle served on the board of directors for Ottertail Power from 1983 to 2001 and Norwest Bank of Wahpeton. She was elected to the North
Dayle ‘68 and Robert Dietz
Dakota House of Representatives and served two terms from 1979 to 1982. Eventually, Bob and Dayle retired to Little Floyd Lake, Minn. After Bob’s death in 1993, Dayle lived in Sun City West, Ariz., until her death in November of 2013. Bob and Dayle’s children, Bryan (Jeannie Hoppert) Dietz of Lake Forest, Calif., Dan Dietz of Burnsville, Minn., Dr. Jane (Dr. Randy) Winston of Surprise, Ariz., and Bob (“Chip”) Dietz of New Hope, Minn., have continued the Legacy of Giving by adding to the Bob & Dayle Dietz Memorial Scholarship. Thank you to the Dietz family for knowing the joy your parents shared with NDSCS and for giving back so that students for many years to come will benefit from your gifts.
Building on a Future
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on L. Anderson is a 1962 NDSCS graduate who earned a Trade Technical diploma in the 2-year Electrical Course. He currently resides in Eugene, Ore., where he is the owner and CEO of A&K Development Company. When Anderson left NDSCS, he headed to the west coast looking for a career with Boing or IBM. With a position set up for three months down the line with IBM, he took a temporary job at a canning factory in the electrical maintenance area. As Anderson observed the process of husking and cleaning sweet corn, he realized the machines in use had some issues including damaging kernels. So he went to work developing a process and a machine that
would remedy these issues. Anderson took his new machine to the owners of the factory and although impressed, they chose not to change over to his machine. Fast-forward 36 years to his “Power Husker” machine in 61 countries where he has cornered 90% of the world’s corn processing equipment market. Anderson came to Science in 1959 because “he could afford it here.” He wanted to study Electrical, but the program was full so he spent a year in HVAC and then entered the Electrical program. Anderson stated that what he learned at NDSCS is still used every day in just about every one of his projects. The same electrical codes he picked up
It’s all about
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oger Hentges graduated from NDSSS in 1962 with an A.S. degree in Industrial Drafting and Design. He chose that area of study because his friend and baseball teammate, Dennis Ehlers, knew that was the program he wanted to enter and Hentges decided it would be good to be in a program where he knew someone. The Lidgerwood, N.D., native moved to Great Bend, N.D., during his 9th grade year and began going to Wahpeton High School. His college choice was easy. “I knew I could get the program done in two years and I’d have a job waiting for me,” said Hentges. He credits Dick Haskell and Ivan Sand (both instructors in the department) for having a positive effect on his college education. Mid America Steel (formerly Fargo Foundry) hired Hentges out of NDSSS in 1962. He began his career there as a draftsman, detailing the steel and rebar for various projects. After three years Hentges moved to the estimating area (quantity of steel required for a job, what sizes and
here are still used in all his program boards. Anderson is grateful to his NDSCS roots for the foundation he has used to achieve great success.
shapes, etc.) and spent 10 years in that Roger Hentges ‘62 capacity as well as time as the Production Manager. In 1979, he began serving on the Board of Directors and in 1986 was promoted to VP of Production. Eventually engineering and sales were added responsibilities. In 2013, Hentges was honored by the Fargo-Moorhead Builders Exchange and named their construction industry’s “Man of the Year.” Hentges retired in 2009, but still works as a consultant while mentoring and training people in sales, drafting and production. After 50 years he is still involved in the decision-making process for the 175-employee company. “The sales business is all about relationships and I am working to pass those relationships on to the next generation of sales personnel,” said Hentges. “They are great young people to work with.”
80 ft. by 200 ft. insulated buildings. Asked why he spends so much time and personal effort on this project, Anderson simply states, “We won’t find all the answers to collecting A project that Anderson and storing energy before is very proud of is an we are done here, but Ron Anderson ‘62 experimental Green we’ll have asked most of Farm he is developing in the questions. We need the Enderlin, N.D. area. He travels to do this so those who continue back to North Dakota frequently to this work will make a true difference monitor and work on this experiment before our natural resources run out.” in creating, storing and conserving energy. Anderson has tapped into both Geo Thermal and solar energy sources to heat what will be four
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ittle did Mary Foertsch Brecht, a 1981 NDSSS Land Surveying and Civil Engineering alumna, know that a bet with her mother, an older brother’s influence (Mike Foertsch, 1974 NDSSS Land Surveying and Civil Engineering alumnus) and a father’s wisdom would lead her to where she is today. Brecht has been an employee of Coteau Mining in Beulah N.D., since she graduated and was the first woman to be land survey registered in the state of North Dakota in 1995. For 33 years she has been a strong influence and employee in a male dominated world.
Mary Foertsch Brecht ‘81
“I never looked at it as a male’s field, just a challenge that I was up for,” said Brecht. Civil Engineering has been the perfect fit for her. Currently seven of her co-workers are also NDSSS alumni. Brecht grew up on a rural farm and had a passion for the outdoors as well as drawing and didn’t see the boundaries most people did. “My dad told me when I was looking at college that I needed to choose wisely because, ‘you need to be able to take care of yourself,’” said Brecht. And Brecht has done just that in a field that is in extremely high demand. Brecht encourages those that are interested to take a chance and join her and others in the field of Land Surveying and Civil Engineering. You have to start somewhere… “Don’t let people tell you that you can’t do something you want. It’s up to you to decide if you can or not. And it’s ok to fail. If you’re not meant to do it, you’ll know,” said Brecht. “Surveying is a challenging, diverse field. I feel that the variety of work that can be offered is amazing.” NDSCSAlumni.com
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NDSCS Grad Donates Gift
of Life
Kyle Athey donates kidney to childhood neighbor By Sarah Hoffbeck
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wenty-five-year-old NDSCS alumnus Kyle Athey can only be described as selfless. Not long ago he perhaps gave one of the most personal gifts one can give – the gift of life and a hope for the future. Athey, a Clinton, Minn. native, graduated from NDSCS in May of 2012 with an associate’s degree in Marketing Management. During his time at NDSCS, he enjoyed coaching football as well as boys and girls basketball at the area Circle of Nations Indian School. Shortly after graduation, Athey became employed at Heartland Motor Company in Morris, Minn., where he currently serves as the Social Media and Internet Director. As almost anyone from a small town can tell you, news travels fast – especially when a community member may be in trouble. Rewind to January 2014 when Athey stumbled upon a Facebook post delivering the shattering news of a family neighbor facing Polycystic Kidney Disease. The neighbor? None other than Rick Anderson, a man Athey recalls seeing on almost a daily basis. “When I was younger, I’d walk to school and see Rick almost every morning,” said Athey. “You get used to seeing someone every day, exchanging a wave and saying hello.” Shortly after finding out about Anderson’s condition, Athey decided to research the disease to become better
informed about what his childhood neighbor might be facing. His research led him to HelpHopeLive.org, a website where he was able to read about Anderson’s story and fully understand the deathly disease. While most send sympathies and well wishes to those facing illness, Athey decided to take it a step farther. Equipped with a better understanding of how dilapidating this disease could be, Athey reached out to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., to inquire about becoming Anderson’s living kidney donor. “After I had all of the information, it only took me about 15 minutes to commit to being Rick’s donor,” said Athey. “It was something I really wanted to do and felt very strongly about.” After numerous phone conversations with those involved in Anderson’s case, Athey went through months of testing to see if he could be a potential match for a kidney donation. Low and behold, he was. Fast-forward to July 2014. While all of the testing had been kept on the down low with only close family members in the loop, Athey finally decided to share his life-changing news with Rick. One phone call later a man’s life was changed. “I wanted to be the one to tell Rick the news,” said Athey. “After so many months of no one knowing, and all of the hospital testing complete and positive, it was finally the right time.”
Kyle Athey at his 2012 NDSCS graduation.
Athey’s surprising confession was a game changer for the Anderson family, allowing hope to blossom after months of unending treatment. Things then began to move quickly. More testing. More blood draws. But finally, the date was announced for the surgery transplant. On September 29, 2014 both Athey and Anderson underwent the transplant procedure at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Everything went according to plan and both men entered recovery followed by a recuperation period. A positive and successful experience for both men, this is a story with a happy ending. Those who struggle with Polycystic Kidney Disease and other devastating kidney diseases now have a fighting chance thanks to those willing to donate a kidney. To learn more about kidney donation and how you can make a difference, visit the National Kidney Foundation’s Website at www.kidney.org. What a generous gift to give Kyle! Here’s to all of us living life to the fullest each and every day.
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GOAL BY 12/31/2016
Matching Grant Program The 2015 North Dakota legislators have once again created a Challenge Fund Matching Grant Program for their institutions of higher learning. NDSCS has been allocated up to $1,000,000 in matching dollars to be awarded if the Foundation can raise $2,000,000 in private dollars. The guidelines for the program are as follows: projects must be at least $25,000 in size and be exclusively dedicated to the advancement of enhanced academics including investments in research, scholarships, technology, endowed chairs and investments in educational infrastructure. Gift Amount
$25,000
$50,000
State Match
$12,500
$25,000
Total Gift to NDSCS
$37,500 $75,000
As you can see by the chart, your donation can become an even bigger gift with the Challenge Fund Match‌and along with the Endowment Gift Credit, your net cost is reduced to a little over 21% of the total donation.
Help us achieve our goal of $1,000,000 in matching dollars when we reach $2,000,000 in private donations.
Take advantage and utilize both the ND Tax Credit and the Matching fund while making your gift to NDSCS. You may also spread the payments out over a 3 or 5-year period. Please consider making a gift today, and as always, this information is provided for educational purposes only. Please consult your own attorney, accountant or financial advisor for advice on your individual situation.
NDSCS GIVING OPPORTUNITIES ENDOWMENT INCOME TAX CREDIT North Dakota taxpayers have a special tax break. Contributions of $5,000 or more to qualified North Dakota endowment funds are eligible for a 40% tax credit. Your $5,000 gift could have a net cost of $1,600.* The following is an example of what the tax credit would look like based on the 28% tax bracket. Gift Amount
$5,000
$25,000
$50,000
Federal Tax Deduction
-$1,400
-$7,000
-$14,000
ND State Income Tax Credit
-$2,000
-$10,000
-$20,000
Net Cost of Gift
$1,600
$8,000
$16,000
As students face increasing educational costs, we need to increase our endowments now more than ever to strengthen educational opportunities to deserving students. NDSCS is confident that this type of credit will increase scholarships for students far into the future. Please consider a gift to an endowment to qualify for this tax credit and enhance student opportunities for the future. Please contact us with any further questions or if you would like to make a donation. Kim Nelson Tim Neumann Kim.j.Nelson@ndscs.edu timothy.neumann@ndscs.edu 701-671-2187 701-671-2164 *Individuals may receive a state tax credit for a planned gift (charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, etc.,) to a qualified ND Charitable nonprofit or qualified ND endowment. The tax credit is 40% of the charitable deduction allowed by the IRS up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per year per taxpayer, or $20,000 per year per couple filing jointly.
ANNUAL, CLUB, MEMORIALS, SPONSORSHIP NDSCS annual giving is a way for alumni, parents, friends and businesses to make contributions that benefit the College and students. Annual giving dollars through the annual appeal, club appeal, memorials and sponsorships enhance the level of quality throughout NDSCS – from computer technology to campus facilities, to new and amazing program facilities, to critically important scholarships.
PLANNED GIVING Learn how to make a gift that provides tax benefits and even life income. Explore the many benefits of charitable gift planning; learn more about becoming a Blikre Society Member by visiting with a member of the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation.
CATBACKER/LETTERWINNER CLUB The Catbacker/Letterwinner Club supports NDSCS athletics by providing scholarships and operating expenses to student athletes. To learn more visit
www.NDSCSAlumni.com
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The Blikre Society
Honoring Heritage F
rom 1966 to 1987, NDSCS had the honor of being led by President Clair T. Blikre, a progressive, future-forward president who believed in education and social responsibility. Under his leadership, the College thrived as a place where students could not only learn, but also have the opportunity to find their fit in the world. Decades after Dr. Blikre’s tenure as NDSCS president, his legacy lives on. In 1998, Alumni Association members and donors to the College joined forces to create the Blikre Society, a philanthropic group of individuals passionate about NDSCS and raising money through planned giving. Today, Blikre Society members continue to thrive as an exceptional, unique and progressive group. There are many ways to provide a current or future gift to NDSCS, each providing you
with the unique benefit to help the College and achieve higher financial security. We consider Blikre Society membership when an individual or family intends to offer the College a gift worth $10,000 or more. A Blikre Society planned gift gives you the opportunity to: • Provide immediate and long-term benefits to NDSCS • Support a department, program or activity of your choosing • Save on income and/or estate taxes • Generate lifetime income for you and your beneficiaries • Allow you to make a large gift with a small cash investment • Help you minimize capital gains tax
If you are ready to take the next step, contact the NDSCS Alumni Foundation. Choosing the right planned gift is a unique journey for everyone. Our Alumni Foundation team can help you discover plans for giving back. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or comments at any time.
Worner Brothers Honor Heritage
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he Worner brothers grew up in Wahpeton, N.D., playing ball, delivering newspapers and being taught the right way to handle themselves by their parents. Wayne Worner, who goes by Dempsey, is the oldest of the three. His middle brother Michael and youngest brother Roger looked up to Dempsey as they both felt he was the trailblazer of the family. Academics were very important to their parents as was experiencing a heavy dose of activities during their elementary and high school years. All three of the Worner’s eventually attended NDSCS and played football for the Wildcats. Michael and Roger were members of the 1962 Hall of Fame team, which was inducted in 2012. Perhaps just as important as the athletic memories were the experiences each of them took from their academic time at North Dakota State College of Science. “Over my career, I’ve been associated with some 50 colleges and universities. Quite simply, NDSSS was the best educational experience I had over my career,” said 12
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Dempsey. “Placing equal importance on knowing and doing expresses what I believe to be the essential elements of public schooling.” Dempsey went on to earn his Master’s and Doctorate in Education Administration at the University of North Dakota (UND). He and his wife of 59 years, Kathie, married in Wahpeton Michael was the Class President in 1963 and successfully gave the graduation speech. He also met his wife, Marilyn, during his time at Science and felt that NDSCS, “…was a setting where employees appeared to care about the student and made us feel appreciated and valued.” Michael also earned his Master’s and Doctorate in Education from UND. He is currently on the NDSCS Foundation Board. Roger was “inspired” to attend NDSSS along with some of Michael’s classmates who had been in the National Guard together. Together they felt a formidable football team might be created. They were
The Worner Brothers – Mike ‘63, Roger ‘63 and Wayne ‘57
right, as both the 1961 and 1962 teams were very special. Roger went on to earn his undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University (NDSU) where a letter from a kindly NDSU professor helped secure him a fellowship to complete his Doctorate at New York University. Roger and his wife, Kay, have six children and enjoy 16 grandchildren. All three brothers and their wives are NDSCS Blikre Society Members and are still engaged in higher education today. They have each had distinguished careers during which they helped hundreds of students achieve their academic goals.
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yan Hillesheim was raised on a dairy farm and was surrounded by John Deere farm equipment his entire life. His family grew corn, soybeans, alfalfa and small grains. In 1995, Hillesheim graduated from Wabasso High School and continued his education at NDSCS where he graduated from the John Deere Ag Tech Program in 1997. Hillesheim began his career as a technician for Kibble Equipment at the Wabasso, Minn. location and worked there for 12 years before taking a Service Manager position in Redwood Falls. When Kibble Equipment merged with Mankato Implement, he accepted a promotion to the Corporate Service Managers position
where he currently oversees eight Kibble Equipment locations. During Hillesheim’s time at NDSCS he credits a couple of instructors with being a great influence on his education – Pat Haug and Larry Ascheman. “They treated their students like employees, preparing them for the workforce. They did a wonderful job relaying their real world experiences to their students,” said Hillesheim. “I not only came home with a top notch education, I also met my wife of 16 years at NDSCS.” In 1999, Hillesheim married Robyn Sanstead (’97 grad, Liberal Arts). They
Ryan ‘97 and Robyn ‘97 Hillesheim Family
have lived on a farm outside of Wabasso for nearly 16 years and have three children: Addisyn (8), Griffyn (7) and Bennyt (3). Hillesheim summed up his experience at NDSCS with the following quote, “NDSCS truly arms their students with the tools needed to succeed in today’s workforce.”
A Walk Back in Time:
A salute to Former Faculty/Staff Karl and Mildred Larsson
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ogether, Karl and Mildred Larsson devoted over 50 years of dedicated service to the State School of Science (SSS). The span of those years was under the leadership of President Riley, Bill Haverty and Clair Blikre. In 1924, ninety-one years ago, Karl Larsson came to SSS as an instructor of electrical trades and engineering. As a partner with Ben Barnard, he wrote the first textbook for the department (copies can be found in the SSS Library). Throughout the years, Electrical students, after graduation, went to various parts of the nation to work with many assuming high-level jobs. In those early years, electricity was coming to rural areas and many workers and engineers were needed. Karl was recognized as a proficient teacher and was published by many of the nation’s leading technical education publications. During World War II, Ben and Karl assisted with the war effort by accepting the responsibility to train Navy Electrical
Mates the skills needed for work in submarines.
In addition to Dean of Women, Mildred worked as a librarian during the day. The love of the library brought Mildred to summer school sessions at Minnesota State University Moorhead and North Dakota State University for a library of science degree.
In 1948, Karl developed an illness and passed away four months short of 25 years at SSS. At that time, North In 1951, a new women’s dorm was being Dakota Retirement built and the Library needed a new Law required 25 years director, so Mildred accepted the Library of service in order assignment. After retiring in 1969, Mildred to collect retirement continued to work part time for a number Karl Larsson benefits. of years as a reference librarian. Mildred Larsson and her two Faculty members such as the daughters were left with no Larsson’s have helped ignite the funds until President Riley spirit of SSS, paving the way for a suggested it was time the bright future for the many years to College had a Dean of Women. come at NDSCS. Mildred was selected for that post and in the fall of 1948, SSS had housing available for women and she became the Mildred Larsson new Dean of Women. NDSCSAlumni.com
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L E T T E R W I N N E R S H A L L O F FA M E
2015 LETTERWINNER INDUCTEES
Lloyd Huyck
Willie Austin Willie Austin of Seattle, Wash., graduated in 1972 with a degree in Liberal Arts. Austin was a point guard for the Wildcats Willie Austin ‘72 during the 1970/71 and 1971/72 seasons. He was 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-Region XIII both years. Austin was also an Honorable mention AllAmerican and the eighth leading scorer in the nation. He is the second leading scorer in NDSCS history with the second highest point total in a game and second highest scoring average. During a game in his first season, Austin scored 40 points and would go on to do so on more than one occasion. Austin has spent considerable time working with youth, including working with NBA pros such as Slick Watts and Wally Jones to put on basketball camps. While at NDSCS,
he volunteered at the Wahpeton Indian School, speaking with the kids there about abstaining from drugs and alcohol and the importance of staying in school. Austin owns his own consulting firm, Austin Consulting, Inc., which was responsible for the passage of the equal rights amendment. He and his firm also worked with the U.S. Department of Justice to help find a solution for the use of excessive force by the Seattle Police Department. Austin is currently a Product Specialist and Sales Consultant for Porsche/Audi in Fife, Wash., and owns Austin’s Auto Connection, an independent auto brokerage. Children: Willie Barron, Denison Mine, Utah; Forest Austin, Olympia, Wash; Nathan Austin, Olympia, Wash; Jesse Austin, Grand Junction, Colo; Shasta Austin, Seattle, Wash; Ciairra Austin, Malibu, Calif; Marina Austin, Malibu, Calif; Kelsey Austin, Seattle, Wash.
Duane Thimjon Duane Thimjon, Wahpeton, N.D., graduated in 1959 in Business Administration. Thimjon was a standout baseball player for the NDSSS Wildcats. He was a pitcher and also played 1st base. Thimjon was a co-captain of the baseball team and consistently hit above 300. In 1959, NDSSS competed against 4-year colleges in conference play. During that season, the Wildcat Baseball team defeated conference champs Mayville State, who ranked in the NAIA national poll.
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Thimjon is currently retired from farming, but helps his sons, when needed, at Thimjon Farms. He and his wife, Carol, live in Duane Thimjon ‘59 Wahpeton. Carol is also a graduate of NDSSS. She graduated from the Secretarial program. Thimjon and Carol have two sons, Troy and Jay, both residing in the Wahpeton area.
Lloyd Huyck, St. Cloud, Minn., graduated in 1988 from the Liberal Arts – Education curriculum. Huyck was a standout in wrestling. He Lloyd Huyek ‘88 wrestled in the 177 lb. weight class and was a National Champion and All-American 1st Team. Huyck also ran for the NDSCS Track team. His events included the 100, 200 and 400-meter sprints. He was also a member of the 1600-meter relay team. Huyck owns and operates a construction company (Lloyd’s Construction) and is an active leader with the Boy Scouts. Huyck is married to Paula Clarke-Huyek and together they have three children, Cinnamon, Jhenna and Ethan. The Huyck’s reside in St. Cloud, Minn.
Leo Greseth Leo Greseth, Lidgerwood, N.D., graduated in 1997 from the Electrical Technology program. Greseth was a standout in the NDSCS track program, Leo Greseth ‘97 throwing the Shot put and Discus. He took 5th place in the National Indoor in 1996 and 4th place in the National Outdoor in 1996. In 1997, Greseth placed 2nd in the National Indoor and 4th in the National Outdoor. During the 1997 Indoor season, he was ranked No. 1 in the nation. Greseth currently works in farming in the Lidgerwood area. He is married to Tara Greseth and has two children, Dale and Lily.
2015 LETTERWINNER INDUCTEES
Jeff Zitzow Jeff Zitzow, Vergas, Minn., graduated from NDSCS in 1994 from the Electrical Technology program. Zitzow competed in both football Jeff Zitzow ‘94 and wrestling. He was the center for the football
team and wrestled heavyweight for the wrestling team.
a student at NDSCS, he carried a 3.0 GPA.
Zitzow was named Captain of the football team in 1993, All-Region Honorable Mention in 1992 and All-Region in 1993. He also qualified for Nationals in 1993 for wrestling.
Zitzow currently owns and operates Zitzow Electric, an electrical contracting business owned and operated by the Zitzow family for over 40 years. He credits NDSCS with being one of the reasons he was able to pass his electrical certification tests.
Zitzow’s final match in the NJCAA Wrestling Tournament was the last match ever wrestled for NDSCS. While
Attention Former
WILDCAT ATHLETES! Show your support for Wildcat Athletics either as an individual or as part of a team. Sponsor a locker in the Clair T. Blikre Activities Center or the Earl “Skip” Bute Stadium through the Locker Sponsorship and Naming Rights Fundraising Campaign.
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Locker sponsored by: John Richman – 1972 Brad Barth – 1977 Chad Fredericksen – 1987 Dwayne Waltower– 1992
Become a part of the Wildcat Tradition and consider being one of the “special few” past athletes to sponsor a locker. By sponsoring a locker, your name and year will be included on a special plaque and displayed on the locker signifying your support and commitment to NDSCS Wildcat Athletics for years to come. For more information go to
www.NDSCSWildcats.com or call 701-671-2446. Make a pledge today and join one of your teammates or be the first from your team to donate! Actual lockers may be different than one shown.
Zitzow is married to Wendy Zitzow and they have one son, Derek. Current listing of Locker Room and Naming Rights Commitments and Pledges as of June 15, 2015 Name John & Marcia Richman Kristine Fulton (dad) Jane & Jayme Passa Paulette Stein Gerald Hamerlik Ed Uhlich Bob Yaggie Jim Sturdevant Ed Pflipsen Bill Sturdevant Terry Sturdevant Shooter Frederickson Max Reinke Craig Caspers Brian Uhlich Kirby Skoog Mike Weigelt Mike Weigelt Brad Barth Tom Shorma Will Uhlich Lisa Beck Howatt David Gette David Sherbrooke Chad Fredericksen Kari Lawrence Brian Raftevold Carl Speck 1992 Football Team Kevin Diepenbrock Eric Issendorf Billy Gavin
Sport/Location Year Catbacker Room Men’s Basketball Volleyball Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball 1949 Football 1952 Football 1960 Football 1961 Football 1963 Football 1963 Football 1963 Football 1969 Football 1970 Football 1971 Football 1974 Men’s Basketball 1976 Football 1976 Men’s Basketball 1976 Football 1977 Football 1977 Football 1981 BAC Upper Gym 1982 Men’s Basketball 1985 Football 1986 Football 1987 Women’s Basketball 1987 Football 1987 Football 1990 Football 1992 Football 1996 Football 1996 Football 1998
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2015 NDSCS HOMECOMING
NDSCS
Homecoming September 28 - October 3
Celebrate Homecoming 2015 with the NDSCS Alumni/ Foundation, students, departments, faculty, staff and the Wahpeton and Breckenridge communities!
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elp make this year’s NDSCS Homecoming a fun and memorable event. If you are an alumnus, a retiree, a family member or a friend of NDSCS, join us in the traditional celebration of past and present successes as we build a foundation for future Wildcats. For more information and to register for any of the following events, visit www.NDSCSAlumni.com.
HIGHLIGHTS Pep Rally
The Pep Rally will capture the true spirit of a Wildcat Homecoming with musical entertainment, introductions of coaches and teams, student activities and a Catbacker gathering
Alumni and Friends Social
Gather your classmates and bring alumni and friends back to campus for a social time complete with hors d’oeuvres and fun. ($10 per person at the door. RSVP at www.NDSCSAlumni.com.)
Alumni/Foundation NDSCS Homecoming Honoree Program
The Honoree Program will present awards to the following individuals, who are also featured in this publication: Perry Miller, the Ballweber Family, Fred and Wanda Strege, Gayle Grubele and Minn-Kota Ag.
Homecoming Parade
The annual parade will feature more than 125 entries and will begin at Wells Memorial Park in Breckenridge and proceed down Dakota Avenue in Wahpeton.
Homecoming Football Game
The NDSCS Wildcats will take on the Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks at 2 p.m.
Letterwinners Hall of Fame Banquet
The banquet will honor the newest additions to the NDSCS Wildcat Hall of Fame: Willie Austin, Leo Greseth, Lloyd Huyek, Duane Thimjon and Jeff Zitzow. ($17 per person at the door. RSVP at www.NDSCSAlumni.com.) 16
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Downtown Storefront Contest Begins Judging will take place during Homecoming week. Vote for your favorite storefront online on the Wahpeton Daily News web site www.wahpetondailynews.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8 p.m. Homecoming Coronation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Bremer Bank Theatre in the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center
Red River Valley Room, Student Center
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
5-7 p.m. Wildcat Tracks 5K Run/Walk Chahinkapa Zoo To register or for more information, visit www.chahinkapazoo.org
Homecoming Parade 10 a.m. Downtown Wahpeton
NDSCS Wildcat Football vs. Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks 2 p.m. Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium
Earl ‘Skip’ Bute Alumni Stadium Re-Opening Celebration Watch for event details at www.NDSCS.edu
Catbacker/Letterwinners Club Luncheon Red River Valley Room, Student Center
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch available for purchase Campus Connection and Flickertail Dining Room, Student Center
Homecoming Pep Rally 12 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Bremer Bank Theatre in the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center
12-2 p.m. Tailgate Party Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 11-11:45 a.m.
8 a.m. Alumni and Hall of Fame Honorees Breakfast
6 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Social The Alley, Student Center
7 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Flickertail Dining Room, Student Center
9 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Social The Alley, Student Center
5-7 p.m. Alumni and Friends Open House Social The Alley, Student Center
7 p.m. Alumni and Friends Awards Recognition The Alley, Student Center
8:30-10:30 p.m. Post-ceremony Alumni and Friends Social The Alley, Student Center
HOMECOMING 2015 REGISTRATION Please register online at www.NDSCSAlumni.com NDSCSAlumni.com ndscsalumni.com
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Bell State Bank & Trust
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ell State Bank & Trust is proud to support NDSCS and is pleased to be a part of the Wahpeton/Breckenridge community with locations in each of the Twin Towns. Bank president Rick Steckler and his wife, Millie, are longtime local residents who are dedicated to supporting and improving NDSCS. Community is at the heart of Bell State Bank & Trust. Our employees give back each year through our “Pay It Forward” program. Every year, each employee receives funds to “Pay It Forward” to an individual, family or organization of their choice. In addition, each employee is asked to choose a community member or customer who also receives the opportunity to give back through the “Pay It Forward: Community Connect” portion of the program. The program began in 2008 and Bell has since given over $6 million.
Many touching stories of giving have taken place right here in the Wahpeton/Breckenridge area! Bell State Bank & Trust looks forward to growing with the Wahpeton/ Breckenridge community and continuing its strong partnership with NDSCS.
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Cargill
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hroughout its 150 years in operation, Cargill has supported local communities in which we have the privilege to operate. We support programs that provide long-term solutions, engage our employees and leverage their expertise, and provide opportunities to collaborate with others. In Wahpeton, our primary contribution has been to the United Way. Cargill Wahpeton pledged $140,000 with the corporate match to the local campaigns and volunteered 5388 hours to community projects in the last three years. In addition to donations to local schools, we support multiple community events, such as the Back Pack Program, Meals on Wheels,
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Kinship and Day of Caring. Cargill Wahpeton is a Silver Pledge Sponsor for the Wahpeton High School STEM Program and has been a proud sponsor of the NDSCS Athletic Scholarship Program since 1999. We are especially proud of our history with the NDSCS Foundation. We are a charter member of the Blikre Society,
and have been a Corporate Sponsor for the Foundation for the past five years.
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2015-16 ALUMNI/FOUNDATION EVENTS CALENDAR Mark your calendars and come back to experience “The Science of Success.” 8/21 8/24 8/24 8/24
August 2015 Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Orientation Business Expo Fall Semester Begins NDSCS Volleyball Opener - Hawaiian Night
9/5 9/11 9/30
September 2015 NDSCS Football Home Opener Catbacker Luncheon Homecoming Coronation
10/1 10/1 10/2 10/2 10/2 10/3 10/3 10/3 10/12 10/22 10/30
October 2015 Classy & Classic Car Show Wildcat Tracks 5K Walk/Run Catbacker Luncheon Homecoming Pep Rally Alumni & Friends Social / Homecoming Awards Homecoming Parade Homecoming Tailgating & Football Game Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet NDSCS Volleyball - Cats for a Cure, Wear Pink! Fall Music Concert NDSCS Men’s & Women’s Basketball Opener
11/13 11/17 11/20
November 2015 Catbacker Luncheon Fall Theater Production Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting
12/10 12/11
December 2015 Holiday Music Concert Catbacker Luncheon
TBD 1/11 TBD 1/22
January 2016 Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Alumni Meet & Greet Spring Semester Begins Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Catbacker Luncheon
2/7 2/12 2/13 2/29
February 2016 NDSCS Basketball Red Shirt Day Catbacker Luncheon NDSCS Basketball - Catbacker Appreciation Mass Band & Choir Concert
3/11
March 2016 Catbacker Luncheon
4/5 TBD 4/8 4/8 4/14 4/22-23 4/25
April 2016 Spring Play NDSCS Softball Home Opener Catbacker Luncheon DREAMS Auction Spring Concert Alumni Sports Weekend Stage Band & Wildcat Singers Final Concert
5/5 5/6 5/13
May 2016 Agawasie Day Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Graduation Day
6/2 6/9 6/16
June 2016 Summer Semester Begins NDSCS Wildcat Golf Open Bismarck Area Reunion
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July 2016 Otter Tail Lakes, Minn. Area Reunion *TBD - date to be determined Visit www.NDSCSAlumni.com for details and revisions.