NDSCS Alumni Review - Fall 2016

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Jenniges Gives Back

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86-Years of Welding

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Homecoming Awards

NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

ALUMNI REVIEW Fall 2016, Volume 18

Preserving a Legacy

HEKTNER STUDENT CENTER DEDICATION

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: Kim Nelson

Foundation President: Terry Goerger Foundation Vice President: Kelly Hubrig

Foundation Treasurer: DeAnn Loll Donor Development Manager: Tim Neumann

Donor Development Rep: Barb Uhlich

Donor Development Rep: Melissa Wynn Events Specialist: Denise Miller Editor: Kim Nelson

Marketing Editor: Barbara Spaeth-Baum Publication Design: Rebecca Truesdell

2016-17 ALUMNI/FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Tom Dryburgh Chad Fredericksen Robert Gette Terry Goerger Art Grochow ** Roger Haberman Ken Harty Jeff Hilgemann Linda Hopkins Kelly Hubrig Eric Issendorf ** Chris Johnson Joel Kaczynski ** James Kapitan **

Harvey Link * Annette Loken DeAnn Loll * Kim Nelson * Justin Neppl Mike Neppl Tim Neumann * Roger Richels Dr. John Richman * Trudy Tischer ** Hugh Veit ** Margaret Wall Ex Officio ** New board members *

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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Kim Nelson

Letter from the Executive Director

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would like to start my first letter as your new NDSCS Alumni Foundation Executive Director by saying thank you for the opportunity to serve. THANK YOU, to our alumni that help us achieve our mission daily to “Support and assist those activities that develop and strengthen the North Dakota State College of Science.”

I have been a part of the NDSCS Foundation for almost 14 years. Each year I hear more and more amazing stories about you, our alumni, and your start here and the great difference it made in your life. Many have shared their personal stories, and chose to support the college. As we train and educate our current students, we hear many say they decided to attend NDSCS because of an alumni, a friend, parent or family member that influenced them to check out NDSCS. Another common denominator is alumni sharing about a faculty, staff or a community person that impacted them along the way. Some of these great mentors are no longer with us, but the legacies continue. THANK YOU, to our current and former leadership, faculty and staff that make a difference with young people that attend NDSCS. THANK YOU, to all that have served over the years as a board member, on an advisory board, supported campus fundraising efforts, businesses that have hired our students, industries that have provided equipment and opportunities for NDSCS to grow. The collaboration of all these entities will benefit our college as we soar to a new level.

In This Issue

President’s Report................................. 3 Alumni Spotlights.............................. 4-9 2016 NDSCS Homecoming........... 10-11 2016 Award Winners...................... 12-15

As our Alumni Foundation team moves forward over Kim Nelson the coming years we have established several goals, three that need your immediate attention and support.

1. Help us introduce our young people to the wonderful opportunity of attending NDSCS. Mentor a student in your community who may not know about NDSCS and share how this college is a great place to start.

2. Build on our current Scholarship Endowment so we make sure no student that wants to attend college is limited because of financial circumstances. “Giving back” to the college through an endowment is a rewarding way to help.

3. Build sustainability for the Foundation through annual and club giving. This will help us to fulfill our mission to the college by providing alumni gatherings, homecoming events and reaching out to alumni and friends to share how their gifts can help.

I look forward to serving as your Alumni Foundation Executive Director. I plan to meet many more of you in the years to come, build on a prominent tradition, and lead a successful team that will benefit our current students, alumni and friends, and business partners.

Please contact me at 701-671-2187 or kim.j.nelson@ndscs.edu anytime to share your journey.

2016 Letterwinners Hall of Fame.. 16-17 Alumni/Foundation Sponsors........ 18-19 Events Calendar.................................. 20

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Recruiting and Improving for

Generations to Follow

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reetings from your alma mater-NDSCS! Your loyalty and passion for the College is as steadfast as our treasured Wahpeton campus landmark, Old Main. Standing the test of time, you continue to support our students through generous scholarship gifts, donations and Wildcat spirit. You are truly making a difference for generations to come.

classes by fall 2016 with the more aesthetic touches taking shape over the next year.

high-demand careers we offer. Your encouragement of prospective students and personal testimonies is the greatest marketing asset we have. Thank you for all you do to help students learn smarter and earn faster. The road we travel together is paved with gratitude from all of us who share this common thread – NDSCS.

Through all of this–and as we look forward to enhancing the College’s presence in the Fargo-Moorhead region–we must thank – President John Richman community leaders, Dr. John Richman (‘73) North Dakota legislators, Looking back on our year, a memorable the State Board of Higher highlight was the celebration of new Old Education, and North Dakota Main. After an 18-month, $8.4 million Governor Jack Dalrymple for renovation, the 124 year-old building that their support of our institution started it all was restored and now boasts and its mission. Training and a number of improvements, combining educating the workforce in old architectural elements with today’s North Dakota is critical to the new technology. economy of our region and state.

In May, we celebrated and honored Vernon Hektner, former NDSCS science Just as we thank those instructor and dean of the arts, science leaders who allocate funds to and pre-professional division from support our mission, I also 1956 to 1982, with the dedication of the thank business partners and Hektner Student Center. Approximately alumni for the work you do 17 members of Hektner’s extended to help recruit students to the Hektner Student Center Dedication - May 5, 2016 family attended the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Although he passed away in 2010, Vernon was once asked about his legacy. He replied: “I want to be remembered as a good teacher.” He was indeed a good teacher and so much more to those of us who knew him personally.

Also in May, a $13 million project began to replace water, sewer and infrastructure on the Wahpeton campus. Much of the work in and around the oval will be completed prior to students starting

Campus Water, Sewer and Infrastructure Project

Cover Photo NDSCS President John Richman presents Mrs. Vernon Hektner with a commemorative, embroidered blanket at the dedication of the Hektner Student Center on May 5, 2016.

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1969 NDSCS Electronic Servicing Graduate

Nick Jenniges Gives Back

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ick Jenniges was born and raised in western South Dakota until his senior year in high school when he moved with his family to Wahpeton, N.D. He graduated from Wahpeton High in 1967 and spent the next two years at NDSSS earning his associate’s degree in Radio, Television and Appliance Repair. Following graduation, Jenniges volunteered to serve six years in the National Guard.

“NDSCS was the right choice for me to get started at a time when I wasn’t sure what I really wanted to do with my life, as I was faced with the military draft,” said Jenniges. “Not everyone needs to or is cut out for a traditional four-year college education. NDSCS is a great place to start your educational training and maybe even a lifelong career.”

Throughout Jenniges’s life, his teachers had a distinct influence on his work ethic and in turn his success. His fourth grade teacher started a pass book savings plan for her class. Jenniges still remembers the first time money was deposited into

his account (interest) and he didn’t have to work for it. That event started his voracious appetite for saving and investing his earnings.

Nick gives a lot of praise to Mike Brophy who was in his first year of teaching at NDSSS during Nick’s freshman year.

“Brophy knew the material well for he had worked in the Electronics field in Jamestown before coming to NDSSS” said Jenniges.

In 1984, Jenniges met his wife, Bonnie, through a friend. Sharing many of the same interests and a similar set of core values, it was only a matter of time before they were married in Rapid City, S.D. The Jenniges’s have been happily married for 27 years and enjoy taking advantage of living in one of the most beautiful places in America by biking and hiking in the Black Hills as much as possible.

When asked about leaving a legacy at NDSCS, Jenniges said, “I feel great about the gift we made. If it helps other people realize their dreams, it helps me fulfill

Bonnie and Nick (‘69) Jenniges

mine. Thank you NDSCS and Mr. Brophy too! Go Wildcats!!”

The Jenniges’s are members of the Blikre Society. The NDSCS Foundation has defined three different ways to become a member of the Blikre Society. The first is by giving a cumulative monetary gift over $10,000. The second is a bequest, which requires leaving the Foundation a gift in your will. And the third is to work with the Foundation staff and your financial advisor to develop a tax friendly way to develop lifetime income and leave a legacy for the College after you are gone.

Meet the Doctor

Tammy Riepe Sturdevant

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r. Tammy Riepe Sturdevant graduated from Perham High School in 1988. Following graduation, she attended NDSCS in Wahpeton where she earned her A.S. degree in dental hygiene. Tammy also played NDSCS Women’s Volleyball for Coach Jane Passa. She was an All American and Academic standout. After working for 10 years as a full-time hygienist, and with the encouragement of her husband, Paul, she decided to pursue her ultimate dream of becoming a dentist.

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Tammy went on to dental school at the University of Minnesota, where she graduated with honors in May of 2007.

Dr. Tammy and her family moved back to her hometown, where she opened the doors of the Perham Family Dentistry in June of 2007. “We are thrilled to be living in such a great community and thankful for the tremendous support we’ve received in this adventure,” Tammy said. In her free time, Dr. Tammy enjoys spending time with family, playing volleyball, gardening, and scrapbooking.

Dr. Tammy is also very involved with the community and spends as much time as she can giving back. She is the president of the 549 Family Tammy Sturdevant (‘90) Foundation, a member of Perham Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, all while helping coach volleyball year round. Tammy and Paul have three children: Zach, Hayden and Ana. Zach is a recent NDSCS grad.

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Matt Walsh

Meeting

Railgear Medic

Workforce Needs

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ver heard the story about an undersized football player, walking on to a college squad, learning life lessons that end up guiding his career, his personal life and in the end, helping make him very, very successful? Let us introduce you to Matt Walsh, Shepard Montana’s own version of “Rudy.” He is a 1994 graduate of the NDSCS Diesel Technology program.

What is unique about Matt is that he gives credit to his instructors and coaches at NDSCS for taking a high school student that “only did enough schoolwork to play ball” to a college student that excelled in the classroom, on the football field and in life.

Matt shared this example of his typical college day: “Up at 4:30 a.m. To my campus job by 5 a.m. Off to class from 7:30 to 3:30. Football practice and studying after that. From the first day of practice and the first day of classes, the coaches and the academic staff pushed me to be better, to do more than I thought I could. It was exciting and I guess I was up for the challenge. My favorite class was math with Coach Reinke. I’ve become a numbers guy and try to think out of the box to get things done, just as he taught us.”

Matt spent the first years after College working as a Diesel Tech for a large trucking fleet out of Wisconsin. He was interviewed at a career fair held on the NDSCS Campus. He then landed a job with a Texas based company that worked on railroad equipment.

He started his own company, Matt’s Mobile Inc., in 2004. Matt later split his company into two entities: Railgear Medic Inc. and Lester LN Leasing LLC. Matt now employs seven mechanics and has operations in Texas, Louisiana, Montana and Minnesota. He is currently entertaining the idea of employing a tech or two in each state.

M Kim Nelson and Matt Walsh (‘94)

As he decides which challenges he will take on next, he reflects on what success really is. Matt said, “Twenty years ago, I strongly believed having money was the key to success. I still don’t have the money I once thought I’d need, but I have an awesome education, fantastic kids, a roof over my head, vehicles that don’t need much maintenance, food, clothes, my health and a few successful businesses. I’m going to church, but it really comes down to giving thanks for the free things in life.”

Matt recently completed the pledge agreement for the 1992 Football team’s naming rights to the Football Locker room. When asked why he felt the need to make such a generous gift in the name of his 1992 team he stated, “We are a team, we will always be a team.

I was not a starter - but I was on the team. We won the very first bowl game, and we were elected to the Wildcat Hall of Fame. We, as a team set the bar, we need to step up and keep that bar up there, to challenge others to do better. I feel it is part of what WE need to be doing, get involved and not forget what you learned at NDSCS. Give that opportunity to future Alums and possible Hall of Famers!”

Matt has three sons that have all indicated they will be attending NDSCS this fall. Don’t be surprised to see Matt at a home football game this September.

eet two of the newest members of the NDSCS family, Tana Erbes and Leslie Shirek. The two have joined NDSCS as Program Outreach Specialists. Together they serve the Arts, Science and Business and the Technologies and Services Divisions. They work with targeted departments, businesses and industry, to raise awareness of the opportunities and educational offerings that NDSCS offers. Activities focus on programs that have increased workforce needs which current enrollment is not meeting. This includes collaboration with schools, industry leaders, faculty, students and their parents. Conversations have led to discussions on how important our alumni and friends of the college can be in the success of their roles.

It is helpful for students to hear about the positive experiences you have had at NDSCS.

Tana Erbes and Leslie Shirek

Call or email Tana or Leslie to find out ways you can partner to develop awareness of your business and workforce needs, create student sponsorships and increase student enrollment.

Tana Erbes 701-671-2611 tana.erbes@ndscs.edu

Leslie Shirek 701-671-2578 leslie.shirek@ndscs.edu NDSCSAlumni.com

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Increase Your Donation with the North Dakota Challenge

Matching Grant Program

We are on the home-stretch of meeting our Challenge Grant goal to get the $1 million dollar match from the state. The guidelines for the program are as follows: donations must be $25,000 or more and be used for advancement of academics, scholarships or technology. You may spread the payments out over a 3-5 year period. The deadline for the matching grant program is December 31, 2016. Utilize both the ND Tax Credit and the Matching fund with your gift to NDSCS. Gift Amount $25,000 State Match Total Gift to NDSCS

$12,500 $37,500

$50,000 $25,000 $75,000

*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.

Please consult your financial advisor for advice on your individual situation.

NDSCS distributes an average of $400,000 in scholarships annually to qualifying students. To apply fill out the simple online Scholarship Application at

NDSCS.edu/Scholarships click on the NDSCS Scholarship Application.

Donor Story

Gloria (Traynor) Helms Gloria Helms, NDSCS 1995 Alumnus of the Year, has been a faithful advocate of the college. Over the years, Gloria has generously given annual gifts, which have been matched by her former employer, General Electric. She also has a charitable gift annuity that allows her to enjoy a lifetime income and a very good tax deduction.

This past year, Gloria Helms made another major gift to the college. This donation has been utilized to create an Endowed Scholarship in her name. After one year, her gift will begin to provide

dollars on an annual basis for students who qualify.

Gloria was instrumental in creating the criteria she wanted Gloria Helms (‘47) associated with her scholarship.

It is a great way to give back to the college and help those students who share her passion.

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Giving Opportunities Endowment Income Tax Credit

North Dakota taxpayers receive 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 Foundation’s goal is to increase endowments to strengthen educational opportunities for deserving students.

Please contact us with any questions or to make a donation.

Kim Nelson kim.j.nelson@ndscs.edu 701-671-2187

Tim Neumann timothy.neumann@ndscs.edu 701-671-2164 *Please consult your tax advisor as some gifts, like donor advised funds, do not qualify.

Annual, Clubs and Memorials

Annual giving makes an impact at NDSCS. It is a way for alumni, parents, friends and businesses to make contributions that benefit both the college and students.

Planned Giving

Learn how to make a gift that provides tax benefits and even life income.

Explore the many benefits of charitable gift planning.

Catbacker/Letterwinner Club Become a Catbacker/Letterwinner Club member and support NDSCS athletics and provide student scholarships.

To view our current Scholarship Book visit NDSCSAlumni.com/Scholarships

To learn more visit

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Continuing the Tradition of Success

NDSCS Ambassadors

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ur NDSCS Ambassadors continue to be the student face of NDSCS and the Alumni/ Foundation. This student leadership organization has a bright future because of various generous donations earmarked to its endowment fund.

This year we will welcome our third class of our Ambassadors. Not only do they assist with events throughout the academic year, they also grow their own leadership skills through the ‘Science of Leadership’ development program.

‘Science of Leadership’ Development Program Through a substantial gift from the Edson and Margaret Larson Foundation, the ‘Science of Leadership’ program has been expanded to involve more student leaders from across the College not just our NDSCS Ambassadors.

This opportunity allows for students that are selected to explore their leadership styles and further develop their abilities through interactions with peers and mentors from backgrounds different from their own. Students are expected to attend biweekly meetings and educational seminars; and are also responsible for a final service learning

project they must plan and develop allowing them to showcase their newly acquired leadership skills. The 15 students that are selected to participate in the Science of Leadership program will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship each semester to help off-set the cost of their education.

How to Help As an alumni or friend of NDSCS you can help the Science of Leadership and Ambassador programs continue to grow, with a donation earmarked to this important initiative. Please contact the NDSCS Foundation staff for more information about student leadership support.

Science of Leadership helped me grow as an individual by guiding me through the path of how to be a good leader. The Service Learning Project was so much fun and has inspired me to look for more community projects to be a part of.

Science of Leadership taught me that being a leader is something that does not come with a ‘How to Manual’ instead it is something that you will be learning the rest of your life. The program has helped me grow as a leader personally learning how to interact and communicate with those I lead.

2016-2017 NDSCS Ambassadors Cody Kleinsasser Jamestown, N.D. Construction Management

Allie Rosenkrans Sauk Rapids, Minn.

Liberal Arts - Health, Physical Education and Recreation Ozzie Suarez Grafton, N.D. Pre-Dental Hygiene

Logan Kleinsasser Jamestown, N.D. Information and Communications Lane Berger Bismarck, N.D. Land Survey and Civil Engineering Kody Lohse Fergus Falls, Minn.

Business Management Pamela Krenz Fairbault, Minn.

General Liberal Arts Megan Wilt Wheaton, Minn.

Pre-Dental Hygiene

Mason Rademacher Sauk Rapids, Minn.

Liberal Arts - Law Lizzie Brown Wahpeton, N.D. Liberal Arts - Medical

Hope Krumm Hague, N.D. Land Survey and Civil Engineering

Baylee Pauling Montevideo, Minn.

Business Management 2015-2016 NDSCS Ambassadors

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86-Years of Welding at NDSCS Diverse team of educators trained the region’s farmers, builders and manufacturers

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rnold Olson’s repair shop housed the first six NDSSS welding students in 1930. The department eventually moved to Haverty Hall and later to the Trade Tech II building.

By 1936, the number of students had swelled to 78 and Mr. Olson added John Fradet, a former NDSSS student, as a second instructor. They even added an evening session from 7 p.m.-midnight, to accommodate more students.

In the 1940s Julian Szczur, a former employee of the Olson’s repair shop, joined the staff. After a year, the war effort drew Szczur to the Manitowoc, Wisconsin shipyard building war ships, he then went to Washington State to repair bombed out ships–about the time that welding replaced rivets. He also worked in pipe fitting and on aircraft carriers.

He returned to NDSCS as Welding Department Chair, bringing with him his new skills and continued in that role until 1986.

1931 Welding Class

Initially, demand for welders came from farms and the new sugar beet factories up and down the Red River Valley. Today, welding is an integral part of many manufacturing and building construction fields, and most graduates have numerous job offers prior to graduation. Working conditions and opportunities have improved, as well as the perception of the welding industry. These factors, along with salaries starting at the around $42,000 (based on Placement Department figures) for welders with one-year certificates, make welding a viable option for students of all ages.

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Expansion Enrollment continued to grow on campus as the instructors traveled to high schools around the state to recruit potential students. As the industry became more technical, a second year welding program began in 1985. Many students enrolled to learn robotic and advanced welding skills.

Today’s NDSCS welding department produced one of the school’s top 2015 one-year graduate program salaries of $62,400. However, the industry still faces an immense challenge of replacing the 50,000 welders who retire each year. Only 20,000 certified welders are entering the field on an annual basis.

Growth built on diverse welding experience

Current NDSCS Welding Class

In 2004, the program was renamed Manufacturing Technology and expanded to NDSCS-Fargo. The Welding Department, now in two locations, has six staff members, all of whom hold college degrees, advanced welding certifications and diverse industry backgrounds.

The educators of the past and present built a department that now enrolls approximately 70 students a year.

Lee Larson was hired as the Welding Technology Associate on the NDSCS Fargo campus. The Fargo North High School shares the welding lab, which encourages post-secondary enrollment with NDSCS. The college now offers 1st and 2nd year welding at both NDSCS locations. Joel Johnson is the current coordinator of the Wahpeton Welding program.

For 86 years, the NDSCS Welding Department has trained generations of welders and hired instructors with diverse backgrounds. “We hired individuals who knew the trade and then helped them become good teachers,” says John Cox, instructor and Welding Department Chair from 1979-2007. New welding instructors learned to become teachers from Odin Stutud, a NDSCS Vocational Instructor for many years. Each welding instructor is an AWS Certified Welder and attends continued education workshops with written and hands-on testing. Cox, who brought sales and welding business ownership/operational experience, joined a diverse team of instructors with varied industrial skills.

Recent Successes The workforce shortage in the welding field has created the need for a collaborative effort between NDSCS, industry, state and the federal government.

Read how NDSCS has recently secured Federal grants, created new partnerships and competed successfully in SkillUSA events in the full article online at NDSCSAlumni.com/news-events.

Industry Professionals & NDSCS Welding Instructors Harvey Bisek John Fradet (‘36) Clint Gilbertson (‘94)* Tom Hafliger Vance Harthun (‘98)*

Arne Hinsverk Paul Jacobson Joel Johnson (‘98)* Steven Johnson (‘85)* Lee Larson (‘10)*

Robert Lemke (‘57) Robert Mracek Arnold Olson (‘36) Arvid Olson (‘57) Chance Pausch (‘11)*

Julian Szczur (‘41) Mitch Van Vleet (‘91)* Lowell Westfield *Indicates current faculty

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A Pioneer in Human Relations

Larry Jodsaas

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y the time Larry Jodsaas was 14 years old, he had already attended 27 different schools.

That was also the year his father passed away. Jodsaas found work at a local gas station which he counted on financially for the next 4-1/2 years. He had stopped going to school and was headed in the wrong direction when a certain judge gave him an option of duty in the military or some time “cooling his heels.” Jodsaas picked the Navy and spent 4 years in the belly of a submarine, learning all he could about the electronic circuitry that had caught his attention.

While in the military, Jodsaas decided to continue his education and earned his GED in the service. When he was honorably discharged in 1957, Larry began looking at colleges to continue his education. Jodsaas decided to give North Dakota State College of Science a shot.

He completed a 2-year pre-engineering program in 1960 followed by a degree in Electrical Engineering from UND in 1962. Jodsaas has been very successful in just about every endeavor he has pursued since that time.

Jodsaas truly believes in giving back to his loyal employees, to the people that believed in him while he was working his way up the corporate ladder, and to the institutions that helped him become a successful businessman. He funded the Jodsaas Center for Engineering Leadership at UND, a Center devoted to fostering both the entrepreneurial

spirit and a better-trained, high-tech workforce. He also provided major funding for the Jodsaas Science Building at Normandale Community College.

Larry Jodsaas (‘60) He has also served on the board of directors and contributed significant funding and personal time to the Alzheimer’s Association. Larry and his wife, Lynda, are currently working with the NDSCS Foundation staff to create a legacy gift as part of the ND Challenge Grant project.

Larry and Lynda currently reside in St. Paul, Minn. He has three children: Sherry (Jodsaas) Dedolph and her husband Brian have three sons, Nick, Alex and Brandon; Rick and his wife Stephanie have two sons, Dylan and Javelin; and Kim (Jodsaas) Polley and her husband Bill have two children, Kirra and Chase. Jodsaas enjoys spending time on his boat, traveling, and wintering on the ocean in tropical temperatures.

Hermes Honored with

5-Star Quilt from 1971 Grad

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on Yellowbird, a 1971 Liberal Arts graduate, recently visited his former “NDSSS” Wildcats Football Coach, Cliff Hermes. He had a special gift for Coach Hermes. Yellowbird came to Wahpeton and presented him with a Five-Star quilt.

In Native American ceremonies, quilts bring honor to those receiving them. The Star is a symbol of honor and recognizes an individual’s virtues and show admiration and appreciation.

Coach Hermes was humbled to receive this beautiful quilt. Hermes commented that Yellowbird had shared at a Catbacker Luncheon that he owed much of his success in life to Cliff.

Read the full Jodsaas story at NDSCSAlumni.com/recognition/spotlight.

Cliff (‘54) and his 5-Star Quilt

Foundation Board

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he Alumni/Foundation would like to thank retiring board members, Mike Jacklitch (‘71) and Mike Worner (‘63). Their commitment to NDSCS and years of service is greatly appreciated. Both gentlemen served three, 3-year terms. Mike Jacklitch is owner of

Dakota Chiropractic Clinic in Wahpeton, 1971 Liberal Arts Alumni, and lives in Wahpeton. Mike Worner is a retired Mayville State faculty member, 1963 Pre-Education Alumni, and resides in Mayville, N.D.

Don Yellowbird played on the 1970-71 Wildcat Football team.

“Bird” was an All-Conference linebacker and was also inducted into the NDSCS Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to UND where he earned a master’s degree. He is currently a retired counselor from White Earth, N.D.

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2016 NDSCS HOMECOMING

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HOMECOMING September 19 - 24, 2016

The 2016 Homecoming is shaping up to be a fun-filled week full of special events and chances to show your Wildcat pride. NDSCS is proud of their long-standing homecoming tradition and welcomes alumni, family, friends and community on campus to celebrate!

New this year! NDSCS is joining the ND Dental Hygienists

Association to bring a 5K Walk/Run for Oral Cancer Awareness event.

The 5K Walk/Run will kick-off at the Mayme Green Allied Health building Saturday, September 24 at 8 a.m. Oral Cancer Screenings will be offered free to the public.

For more information and to register for 2016 Homecoming events, visit NDSCSAlumni.com/Homecoming.

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.

NDSCS Nursing All-Class Reunion

Join all the NDSCS RN and LPN Nursing Program Alumni during Homecoming weekend. Reconnect with former colleagues as you discover what today’s students are learning and experiencing at your alma mater.

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. ($12 per person – register online at NDSCSAlumni.com/Homecoming.)

Alumni & Friends Awards & Recognition Program

The Alumni/Foundation will present awards to the following individuals, who are also featured in this publication: Woody Caspers, the Cliff and Pauline Worner Family, Shelly Blome, Ed and Pat Shorma, Harold (Heb) and Jean Diederick, Econofoods and Econo Wine & Spirits.

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 Northland Community & Technical College Pioneers at 1:30 p.m.

Letterwinners Hall of Fame Banquet

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The banquet will honor the newest additions to the NDSCS Wildcat Hall of Fame: Glen Matthews, Colleen (Letteer) Weltz, Chrissy (Jacobs) Edwards, the 1992-93 NDSCS Men’s Basketball Team and the 1996 NDSCS Football Team. ($20 per person – register online at DSCSAlumni.com/Homecoming.)

2016 NDSCS HOMECOMING

Monday, September 19

Saturday, September 24

Downtown Storefront Decorating Contest Begins

5K Walk/Run for Awareness

Judging will take place during Homecoming week.

Vote for your favorite storefront online on the Wahpeton Daily News website www.wahpetondailynews.com.

Wednesday, September 21 Homecoming Coronation

8 p.m. – Bremer Bank Theatre, Harry Stern & Ella Stern Cultural Center

Friday, September 23 Culinary Arts Food Show

10:30 a.m. – Hors d’oeuvres, Plains Room, Hektner Student Center

Catbacker Luncheon

11-11:45 a.m. – Red River Valley Room, Hektner Student Center

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY 12-1 p.m. – Bremer Bank Theatre, Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center

Mayme Green Allied Health Center 7:30 a.m. – Registration 7:30-9:30 a.m. – Free Oral Cancer Screenings 8 a.m. – 5K Walk/Run Start

Alumni Honoree Breakfast

8 a.m. – Red River Valley Room, Hektner Student Center

NDSCS Volleyball Invitational Family Weekend

8:30 a.m. & 12 p.m. – NDSCS Wildcat Games Clair T. Blikre Activities Center

HOMECOMING PARADE

10 a.m. – Downtown Breckenridge/Wahpeton

Tailgate Party

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium

NDSCS WILDCAT FOOTBALL vs. NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE PIONEERS 1:30 p.m. – Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium

Culinary Arts Food Show

1 p.m. – Desserts, Plains Room, Hektner Student Center

Homecoming Visitor Campus Tours

1-4 p.m. – Start at Hektner Student Center Information Desk

NDSCS All-Class Nursing Reunion

Hall of Fame Social

6 p.m. – The Alley, Hektner Student Center

Hall of Fame Banquet

7 p.m. – The Alley, Hektner Student Center

3-5 p.m. – Tours & Refreshments Mayme Green Allied Health Center (Formerly Bute Gym)

NDSCS Volleyball Invitational Family Weekend 4 & 8 p.m. – NDSCS Wildcat Games Clair T. Blikre Activities Center

Alumni & Friends Social

5:30-7 p.m. – The Alley, Hektner Student Center

Alumni & Friends Awards

7-8:30 p.m. – The Alley, Hektner Student Center

HOMECOMING 2016 REGISTRATION Register online at NDSCSAlumni.com/Homecoming NDSCSAlumni.com

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Alumnus of the Year

Woody Caspers

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he 2016 NDSCS Alumnus of the Year is no stranger to NDSCS. Woody Caspers is a proud alumnus, a former college athlete, a committed community volunteer and leader and former Executive Director of the NDSCS Alumni Foundation.

Mr. Caspers is a native of Wahpeton, attended St. John’s Elementary School, and later graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1961 where he was a recipient of the Boumont Award. Woody’s father, Robert Caspers, received the same award 48 years earlier. He lived with his parents and five brothers in Wahpeton where his father was the owner and president of Casper’s Furniture and Vertin Funeral Home.

Mr. Caspers attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., for one year and then transferred to NDSSS where he was a member of a Region 13 champion basketball team–the first to qualify for nationals. That same team was recently inducted into the NDSCS Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduating from NDSSS in 1964 with an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, he graduated from NDAC (now NDSU) with a degree in Business Economics in 1966. While at NDSU, Woody served as a scoutmaster for developmentally disabled children enrolled in scouting.

Upon graduating, he returned home to work in the family business, Casper’s Furniture, and Vertin-Munson Funeral home and later became president and served in this capacity until 1993.

Woody became the NDSSS Foundation Director in 1994, a position he held for fourteen years. Under Casper’s leadership and direction, the Foundation experienced significant visibility and growth. Many new and innovative events and programs were created during this tenure including the Dreams Auction, the 12

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Scholarship Banquets, the Blikre Society and more.

Woody, and his wife Connie’s dedication and service to NDSCS has been immeasurable. They initiated the DREAMS Auction, serving as chairs for 14 years. They have been members of the NDSCS Blikre Society, NDSCS 300 Club, and 100 Club and spent a considerable amount of time and energy supporting the growth and development of the Foundation through their travels as well as promoting the college to prospective students at every juncture.

Woody was both a leader at NDSCS and in the community he served spanning several decades: Wahpeton-Breckenridge Chamber (President), Wahpeton City Council (two terms), Wahpeton High School Booster Club (President), Jaycee’s (Vice President), Dakota Medical Foundation Director, Kiwanis Board, St. Francis Medical Center Advisory Board, United Way Board of Directors, Red River Human Services Board, ND Retailers Board, St. John’s Eucharistic Minister/lector, the Three Rivers Art Council and more. Woody’s service to NDSCS, prior to becoming the Executive Director, was extensive and included: NDSCS Alumni Board President, Foundation Board member, Catbacker Board, Community Council, and served on a Presidential Search Committee.

Woody Caspers (‘66)

college employees and area employers throughout our region and state. Just as it was then, it remains today...the CROWN JEWEL of the upper Midwest. So very proud to be a part of the Wildcat legacy as a student, athlete, volunteer, Alumni Foundation Director and the recipient of this award.”

Woody and Connie reside at Otter Tail Lake where Woody is retired and Connie is a Realtor with Century 21 Vista. They are parents to three children; Corlyn Caspers (Rod Kolkow), Medford, Ore., Jim Caspers (Cory Pope), Hudson, Wis., and David (Staci) Caspers, Woodbury, Minn. Plus six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Woody has received honors from several organizations for his accomplishments and service.

He was a recipient Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, NDSCS Athletic Booster of the Year, and Woody and Connie were NDSCS Honorary Parade Grand Marshals.

Woody remarked, “My father instilled in me that his college was a precious gift benefitting students,

Woody at an early Dreams Auction

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A Family Tradition

The Cliff and Pauline Worner Family

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ongratulations to the Clifford and Pauline Worner family for being selected to receive the 2016 “Family Tradition” Award. Cliff was a painting contractor in the area and later became the Trail County Services Social Services Director. In retirement, he served on the school board in Wahpeton and was active in the Silver Haired Legislature. Pauline was a 1940 NDSSS (NDSCS) secretarial program graduate and dedicated social service employee in both Richland and Trail Counties. Cliff and Pauline Worner raised their children, Wayne (Dempsey), Michael, Roger, and Linda in Wahpeton.

Their daughter, Linda, worked for 3M and for group homes in the area.

Dempsey graduated from NDSCS in 1957 with a Liberal Arts degree. He and his wife, Kathie, currently reside in Blacksburg, Va., where he is a consultant in several eastern states. Dempsey was honored as the 2010 NDSCS Alumnus of the Year.

Michael was a 1963 NDSCS Liberal Arts grad. He and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Mayville, N.D. and serve as volunteer legislative advocates for AARP. Michael served on both the NDSCS Foundation Board and Letterwinners Board.

The Worner Brothers – Mike ‘63, Roger ‘63 and Wayne ‘57

Cliff and Pauline Worner Family

Roger is also a 1963 NDSCS Alumnus in Liberal Arts. Roger and his wife, Kay, live in the Twin Cities area where he is a professor at St. Cloud State training school administrators. Roger connects with NDSCS alumni in the Twin Cities area on a regular basis.

All three Worner brothers have fond memories of the high quality of education and personal attention they received from instructors at NDSCS including Vernon Hektner, Henry Knight, Stanley Strege, Howard Lewis, Roger Brammel, Morgan Kjar, Mercedes Morris, Ed Were, Skip Butte, and others.

Roger and Michael have great memories of playing on the 1962 NDSCS Championship Wildcat Football Team that was recently inducted into the NDSCS Athletic Hall of Fame.

They attended “Science” at the same time as many of

their life-long friends, the Sturdevants, Caspers, and Yaggies.

The Worner brothers later earned their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in education. They each had life long careers in the education field where they served as teachers, school administrators, and college professors.

The Worner family feels strongly about giving back so current and future students can receive the great education and positive experiences they had at NDSCS. All three of the brothers and their wives provide financial support to the foundation on a regular basis and are members of the NDSCS Blikre Society.

We commend the Worner family for their dedication and support to NDSCS. Both Clifford and his daughter, Linda, are deceased. Pauline resides in the Leach Home in Wahpeton.

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Commitment to Excellence

Shelley Blome

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helley Blome, Director of Financial Aid at NDSCS, is this year’s Commitment to Excellence award winner. Shelley works with scholarship and financial aid distribution to Fargo, Wahpeton and Online students.

Shelly began her career at NDSCS at the Campus Information Desk in 1980. Later, she worked as the administrative assistant to the Dean of Women, until she became a financial aid associate. In 2004, Shelley took over as the Director of Financial Aid. Shelley works hand-in-hand with the Alumni/Foundation office finding

scholarships and financial assistance and matching it to student’s needs. She helps award over 500 scholarships annually.

Her co-workers would attest that Shelly has a true passion for the College and a dedication to every student she works with. She has stayed in contact with many of those students over the years. As we visit with Alumni, many remember Shelley. She resonates integrity, trust and sound ethics. Shelley Blome exemplifies they type of person we look for when talking about a true “Commitment to Excellence.”

Shelley is a NDSCS Alumni of the Computer Operator Program.

She and her Shelley Blome (‘81) husband, Mike, reside in Wahpeton, and are the proud parents of two children, Kristen and Andrew.

Kristen, and son-in-law, Brett, have blessed them with their first grandson, Elliot.

Parade Grand Marshals

Ed and Pat Shorma

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d and Pat Shorma have a deep-rooted history in Richland County, North Dakota, where they are community leaders. It is very fitting they be named the 2016 NDSCS Parade Grand Marshals in a community where their roots run deep.

Ed and Pat met at a dance at the ages of 17 and 15 while Ed was home on leave from the Air Force. After he was honorably discharged from military service in 1951, Ed returned home to Wyndmere, N.D. He helped his father on the farm, and sought opportunities for the ‘good life’ with the woman he had come to love during his arduous tour of duty in a combat zone. Ed and Patricia (Wettstein) Shorma were married on June 3, 1953.

Ed and Pat started their career in business while sitting around their small apartment in Breckenridge, Minn. contemplating potential ownership of the Wahpeton Shoe Hospital from every angle. They didn’t own much, and Pat was pregnant with their first child. They had a relatively new 14

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car with a bank loan on it and whole lot of love…but, they wondered, was that enough equity to purchase a business? As the saying goes, the rest is history.

Their entrepreneurial spirit served them well. Ed and Pat have owned the Wahpeton Shoe Hospital, Wahpeton Canvas Company, PrimeWood Inc., PrimeBoard Inc., Wahpeton Belting, Shur-Co, and WCCO Belting. As quoted from the book, “Starting on a Shoestring,” written by their children in 2013, “Dad’s personal humility, professional will and unflappable faith literally made him unstoppable in what he dreamed to accomplish. Mom’s unbridled dedication to her children, guidance, love, faith and values she bestowed upon her children, completed them as a team.”

Most of the eight children started their higher education at NDSCS and are now running family businesses and pursuing their own ventures. In 2007, Ed received an Honorary Associate Degree from NDSCS. Ed shared, “I think it’s a very

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distinct honor. We’ve always been very fond of what the college has offered the community. We’ve benefitted from it in many different ways.”

Ed and Pat currently spend their time between their homes on Pickerel Lake and Arizona. Their children – Dick, Bill, Tom, Don, Shelle, Bob, Jane and David – share a strong bond with their parents. They know that their father and mother’s roots, faith and support will see them through life’s challenges.

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Wildcats of the Year

Harold (Heb) and Jean Diederick

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eb and Jean Diederick met at an NDSSS basketball game, and have been watching and supporting Wildcat athletic teams ever since.

Heb attended Science in 1941 and lettered on a Skip Butte Basketball team.

He then served America in WWII. When he returned to Wahpeton, Heb began a baseball career that played out over seven decades as a coach, player, umpire, fundraiser and ticket taker. At the recent dedication of the Hektner Student Center, two of his former players, Mike and Roger Worner, visited with him and still addressed him as “Coach.”

We asked Heb if there were certain Wildcat athletes that stood out over the years. Heb pointed out that Coach

Stu Engen’s 2016 Men’s Basketball team as one of the most talented and team oriented he’d seen. He shared that Jim Jenkins was a great player and he believed that his team may have been the first to go to the National tournament and won at least one game.

Heb’s wife, Jean, has enjoyed all the players and time she’s spent in the stands supporting NDSCS teams over the past 70 years.

Heb and Jean have three children: David, resides in Houston, Texas; Steve and his wife, Barb, NDSCS Nursing Department chair, live in Wahpeton; and Jim and his wife, Janet, reside in Fargo.

It is with great Wildcat Pride that the NDSCS Athletic Department and the

Heb (‘41) and Jean Diederick

NDSCS Foundation name Harold (Heb) and Jean Diederick the 2016 Wildcats of the Year award winners.

Friend of the College

Econofoods and Econo Wine & Spirits

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conofoods has served the Wahpeton, Breckenridge and surrounding communities since 1986. Econofoods is one of three major grocery stores that have been owned and operated by the late Joe Lueken and his family in Bemidji, Minn. In 2010, Econo Wine & Spirits and Chuck’s Off Sale were incorporated into the Lueken family of businesses. In addition, Econo Express opened in August of 2014. The business additions have all been well received by the community.

In late 2012, Joe Lueken transferred ownership to his employees through an employee-owned ESOP agreement to benefit employees and the communities in which the stores serve. Joe said it best:, “My employees are largely responsible for any success I’ve had, and they

deserve to get some of the benefits of that.”

Barry Bowar is the Econofoods Store Director and Lueken’s Food Stores Vice President of Operations. Kip Christensen joined the Econo team when the liquor stores were purchases and both have been a vital part of the transition. Kip’s knowledge and past relationship with the College has been a great asset for all.

Kip Christensen (‘85), Econo Wine and Spirits Manager; Jim Reiff (‘87), Grocery Manager; Karen Busche, Produce Manager; Marv Kanpper, Frozen Dairy Manager; Joe Dehmlow, Meat Dept. Manager; Donna Wulff, Deli Manger; Barry Bowar, Store Director and V.P of Operations.

Econofoods, Econo Wine & Spirits and Chuck’s Off Sale have been great partners with NDSCS. Econo supports the NDSCS Foundation as a Platinum Level Sponsor, provides products for

events, and donates time and effort to help the Foundation Staff execute successful Homecoming socials and the annual Dreams Auction fundraiser.

It is our pleasure to congratulate Econofoods on being named Friend of the College Award Winner for 2016!

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Glen

Colleen (Letteer)

Chrissy (Jacobs)

Glen Matthews (‘97)

Colleen Weltz (‘89)

Chrissy Edwards (‘03)

Glen Matthews, Lakewood Colo., graduated in 1997 from the NDSCS Liberal Arts Program. Glen was a Defensive Tackle on the 1996-97 Wildcats Football Team. The 1996 team went 9-0 before losing their final game in the RC Cola Bowl. He was both Academic All-American and 2nd team All-American in 1996.

Colleen (Letteer) Weltz, Bismarck, N.D. attended NDSCS in 1988-89.

She graduated from the University of Mary with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Minor in Business Administration. Colleen was a middle hitter for the 1988-89 Wildcat Women’s Volleyball Team.

The 1988 team was the first to make the National tournament.

She was named to the All Region 13 Tournament Team, the NDJA All-State 1st Team, and was the NDSCS Co-Captain 1989.

Weltz had the most blocks in the 1988-89 season, with a two-year total of 335, which was a school record. She was also an NDCAS All-Conference selection at the University of Mary.

Chrissy (Jacobs) Edwards, Frazee, Minn., is a 2003 NDSCS Liberal Arts graduate. Chrissy was a middle hitter for the 2001-02 Wildcat Women’s Volleyball Team.

The 2001 Volleyball team was the National Runner’s Up, Region 13 and District G Champions.

Edwards was a two-time, First Team, All-American, All-Region team selection, the Mon-Dak Conference MVP and 2002 Team Captain. Chrissy graduated from NDSCS with honors.

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Glen transferred to UND where in 1999 he was a 1st team All-American, First Team All-Conference, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman in the NCC and an Academic All-American. He signed a free agent deal with the San Diego Chargers after UND and played two seasons in the Arena Football League. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from UND and continued on with graduate school at the University of Delaware receiving his master’s degree in Economics.

He is a current law school graduate and an attorney at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell. Glen enjoys skiing and traveling. Glen and his wife, Brianna, have a daughter, Lola.

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She is currently employed as a State Uniform Crime Reporting Manager for the Attorney General’s Office, BCI Division. Colleen and her husband are also co-owners of a family business, Dick’s Vacuum Service, where she handles the bookkeeping duties. She enjoys playing city league volleyball, bow hunting and camping with her husband and kids. Colleen and her husband, Dave, have two children, Michaela and Aanders.

Edwards

She played her 2003 season at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where they set a record with 26 wins that season. She led the team in blocks and hitting percentage and was second in kills. She was selected as the Female Student Athlete of the Year at UMES. The 2004 season she played with the 23-8 nationally ranked MSUM Dragons where she led the team in blocks. She graduated from MSUM Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

She currently lives in Frazee with her husband, Ryan, and their 3-year-old son, Milo. She enjoys spending time with her family and their two dogs. Chrissy works for J&K Marine as the accounting manager.

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1992-93 NDSCS Men’s The 1992-93 NDSCS Men’s Basketball Team, coached by Ed Toohey and assistant coach Chad Swenson. Coach Toohey said this was the best team he had coached during his six years at NDSCS. Their record was 23-8 on their way to the State Championship, the Region 13 Championship and the District 9 Championship. They won the District 9 Championship game defeating Western Nebraska on their home floor, which no team had accomplished, to go to the National tournament for the first time in 20 years. All five starters from this team received a full scholarship to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Three of the players started at Mid-Major Division I colleges.

1992-93 NDSCS Men’s Basketball Team Front Row: Student Manager-Jeff Schaunaman, Sherwood Anthony, Ben Westby, Andy Tillman, Corey Louder, Todd Anderson Back Row: Head Coach-Ed Toohey, Wayne Charles, Bob Beck, Matt Biel, Orlando Patrick, Sly Johnson, Assist. Coach-Chad Swenson

1996 NDSCS Football The 1996 Football team went undefeated in conference play with a 9-0 record and an average score difference of 31 points.

The first game of the season set the tempo as the Wildcats defeated the College of DuPage who at the time had the longest winning streak in college football. The

Basketball Team

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Wildcats played their final game of the season in the RC Cola Bowl losing to Nassau Community College out of New York 27-12. The 1996 team produced 9 All Conference Players, 6 Honorable Mention, 4 All Americans and one or two players that went on and played in

the Pro’s. There have been three players already inducted into the NDSCS Athletic Hall of Fame along with several members of the coaching staff. Coach Reinke’s observation, “this team was probably the closest knit team he had ever been involved with”.

1996 NDSCS Football Team Front Row: Travis White, Brandon Pleinie, Erik Sveet, Eric Mayer, Fred Specht, Sean Wolf, Kurt Preszler, Jeremy Breuer, Galen Davis, Joe Shafer, Mike Etim, Chris Hanson, Matt Sprouse, Wade Novy. Second Row: Aaron Podzimek, John Bekish, Dan Shultis, Tony Asay, Phil Meyer, Jerry Spencer, Tim Larmouth, Rich Myers, Clint Dowty, Brian Mack, Justin Cobb, Chris Murrell, K.C. Wiessner, Bill Gavin, Phil Zelmer.

Third Row: Video Tech – Ty Reinke, Equip. Manager – Paul Wawers, Mike Corbett, John Miller, Dan Davis, Travis McLauren, Tom Stiel, Erin Wilkinson, Clint Gilstad, Kevin Doll, Bobby Buelow, Aaron Maynard. Fourth Row: Kevin Diepenbrock, Sean Pederson, Royce Ponessa, Anthony Johnson, Garrett Hagel, Conrado Ayala, Shannon Leonard, Wayne Shaw, Ryan Welte, Terence Gullette. Willie Wilson, Glen Matthews, Jeremy Hirschkorn, Bobby Seurer, Brent Bosch. Fifth Row: Student Manager - Tavis Oye, Student Manager – Jason Oye, Assist. Coach – Bob Brabander, Assist. Coach – Chad Fredericksen, Assist. Coach – Max Reinke, Head Coach – John Richman, Assist. Coach – Steve Calvin, Assist. Coach – Humberto Rodriguez, Trainer – John Grogan, Assist. Trainer – Mary Knutson, Student Trainer – Jeanna Murack, Student Trainer – Jamie Mibrandt, Student Trainer – Pat Lucina.

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A L U M N I / F O U N D AT I O N S P O N S O R S

What is a

FND Sponsor?

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ur current Alumni/Foundation Sponsors are committed to helping us achieve our Foundation mission, “supporting and assisting those activities that develop and strengthen the North Dakota State College of Science”. A foundation sponsors gift leverages dollars toward

our operations and allows us to annually raise financial support for NDSCS, like scholarships and program endowments, further enhancing quality programs on campus.

In 2016-17, we will have four different sponsorship levels, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. To learn more how

one of these levels might fit your business please call Tim Neumann at 701-671-2164 for more information.

A list of our current Business and Corporation sponsors can be seen on the back page of this Alumni Review which reaches over 35,000 alumni and friends.

Platinum Sponsor

Bell State Bank & Trust

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ell State Bank & Trust is proud to support NDSCS and pleased to be part of the Wahpeton/ Breckenridge community, with banking locations in each of the Twin Towns. Bank President Rick Steckler and his wife, Millie, longtime local residents, are dedicated to supporting and improving NDSCS. Community is at the heart of Bell, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016.

Bell State Bank employees give back to the communities they serve each year through the “Pay It Forward” program.

Every year, each employee receives funds to “Pay It Forward” to an individual,

Bell State Bank & Trust Staff

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 $8 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. They are honored by the loyal support of their local customers, vendors and members of the community – thank you!

Hotel Storm

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DSCS excited to announce a new partnership with HotelStorm to bring exclusive hotel discounts to our members. HotelStorm negotiates hotel discounts only available to NDSCS Alumni and Friends, with discounts up to 55%. Simply search the website for your favorite destinations – whether personal or professional – and you’ll find savings of 10-55% over other online travel agencies.

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2016-17 ALUMNI/FOUNDATION EVENTS CALENDAR Mark your calendars and come back to experience “The Science of Success.”

8/19 8/22 8/23 8/27 8/29 9/21 9/23 9/23 9/23 9/23 9/24 9/24 9/24 9/24 9/24 10/12 10/14 10/18

August 2016 Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Orientation Business Expo Fall Semester Begins Football Home Opener Volleyball Opener – Hawaiian Night September 2016 Homecoming Coronation Catbacker Luncheon Homecoming Pep Rally Alumni & Friends Social / Homecoming Awards Volleyball Wildcat Invitational/Family Weekend Volleyball Wildcat Invitational/Family Weekend Wildcat Tracks 5K Run/Walk – Oral Cancer Awareness Homecoming Parade Homecoming Tailgating & Football Game Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet October 2016 Volleyball Cats for a Cure – Wear Pink!

Catbacker Luncheon Fall Music Concert

11/4 11/18 11/18

November 2016 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Opener Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Catbacker Luncheon

12/8 12/11

December 2016 Holiday Music Concert Catbacker Luncheon

TBD 4/6 4/21 TBD 4/24 4/28-29

April 2017 Spring Play Spring Concert Catbacker Luncheon Softball Home Opener Stage Band & Wildcat Singers Final Concert Alumni Sports Weekend

TBD 1/10 1/20

January 2017 Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Alumni Meet & Greet Spring Semester Begins Catbacker Luncheon

5/4 5/6 5/12

May 2017 Agawasie Day Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Graduation Day

2/3 2/17 2/23 2/27

February 2017 Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Catbacker Luncheon Basketball – Red Shirt Day Mass Band & Choir Concert

6/6 6/8 TBD

June 2017 Summer Semester Begins NDSCS Wildcat Golf Open Bismarck Area Reunion

3/17 3/31

March 2017 Catbacker Luncheon DREAMS Auction

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July 2017 Otter Tail Lakes, MN Area Reunion *TBD - date to be determined Visit NDSCSAlumni.com for details and revisions.