Alumni Review - Fall 2012 by North Dakota State College of Science

fall 2012, vol 14

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alumni review

Building on the

Tradition of

Success

3 award winners 8 Alumni spotlight 9 NDSCS Says Goodbye “Ms. Morris” 10 Letterwinners hall of fame 12 NDSCS homecoming 2012

“A Vital cog in the economic engine of N.D.” Hello from the NDSCS Alumni/ Foundation! This past year has been a busy one with many Alumni events and a lot of activity going on at the college. As many of you Brad Barth know, NDSCS is a supplier of talented employees to many of the companies that are helping North Dakota grow and prosper, hence, the title of my article. As I travel across the state and talk with business owners and managers, all of them mention the NDSCS graduates they have hired and will be hiring as one of the reasons for their success. My congratulations to the entire NDSCS faculty and staff team for their efforts in providing our business and industry customers with the world class graduates they require to fuel North Dakota’s economy!

We continue to work diligently here in the Alumni/Foundation office to coordinate the events and activities that help our Alumni and friends “rekindle the passion” they had for NDSCS. A great time to do just that is at our annual Homecoming celebration, taking place on September 28th-29th. (See pages 12-13 for all of this year’s activities.) I would like to personally congratulate all of our 2012 Homecoming Award winners; they all truly deserve the honor bestowed upon them. Finally, I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and invite you to come back to campus sometime during the school year and see how we are “building on the tradition of success.”

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/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.

Editor: Brad Barth NDSCS President: Dr. John Richman Foundation President: Rick Steckler Foundation Vice President: Paul Dimmer Foundation Treasurer: Keith Johnson Alumni/Foundation Director: Brad Barth Donor Development Manager: Kim Nelson Donor Development Rep: Barb Uhlich Marketing Editor: Barbara Spaeth-Baum Publication Design: Rebecca Truesdell

Brad Barth Alumni/Foundation Director brad.barth@ndscs.edu 701-671-2131

in this issue 2012 Award Winners.......................................3-5

Ways to Give..........................................................9

DREAMS Auction................................................. 5

Support Your Passions......................................9

Alumni Meet & Greets........................................6

Letterwinners Hall of Fame.......................10-11

Alumni/Foundation Board...............................6

Stu Engen Named Athletic Director...........11

President’s Report............................................... 7

NDSCS Homecoming 2012.......................12-13

Alumni Spotlight...................................................8

Platinum Sponsors............................................. 14

A New Wildcat’s Perspective.........................8

Alumni/Foundation Sponsors......................15

NDSCS Says Goodbye “Ms. Morris”.............9

Events Calendar.................................................. 16

2012-13 Alumni/Foundation Board Members Brad Barth* Rochelle Conzemius Paul Dimmer Chad Fredericksen Terry Goerger Roger Haberman Ken Harty Mike Jacklitch Keith Johnson* Duane Kragness Harvey Link* Annette Loken Bernie Meyer Kim Nelson*

Tim Neumann Dr. John Richman* Dave Roche Bart Schouweiler Joel Sirek Rick Steckler Don Stevenson Julie Trudeau Ed Uhlich Margaret Wall* Mike Worner Kyle Wych *Ex Officio

Send article submissions/change of address to: Cover Image: (Photo courtesy of Brad Waldera of All Means Photography – Wahpeton, N.D., www.bradwaldera.com) Old Main has been the center of NDSCS’s campus since the beginning. It has served many purposes through the years, office space, classrooms, dormitory, library, gymnasium, etc. NDSCS is requesting funding this year from our state legislature, by way of the State Board of Higher Education, for the renovation of Old Main to help the college upgrade the most notable building on the Wahpeton Campus. 2

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NDSCS Alumni/Foundation Office 800 Sixth Street North Wahpeton, ND 58076 Phone: 701-671-2247 Fax: 701-671-2145 Email: ndscs.alumni@ndscs.edu

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Alumnus of the Year Jeanette Miller

n Alumnus with a passion for NDSCS, describes this year’s Alumnus of the Year, Jeanette Miller. Jeanette grew up in Galchutt, N.D. and graduated in 1965 from North Central High School, Colfax, N.D. She completed the secretarial program at NDSSS in 1966. After graduation she worked in the office at Northern School Supply in Fargo, N.D. Jeanette married Larry Miller from Tyler, N.D., a graduate of Wahpeton High School and NDSSS. Jeanette and Larry lived on a farm south of Wahpeton until 2010 when they moved into Wahpeton. Jeanette served as an active member of the Alumni/Foundation Board for nine years. Her leadership and support lead her to being named the 2003 Centennial “Key to the Future” award winner. She is a contributor and supporter of the Catbackers Club and NDSCS 300 Club. Jeanette has been a key member of the DREAMS

Auction steering committee for the past 16 years, where she has effortlessly helped to procure gifts, decorate, sell tickets and promote this fundraising event. Jeanette is involved in many other community and volunteer activities. She served on the Benedictine Living Communities Foundation board representing St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton. She is an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Catholic daughters of Americas, GFWC Women’s Literacy Club and other volunteer services. Larry and Jeanette have three grown children. Chad and his wife, Darcy, live in Wayzata, Minn. Christi, her husband, Ryan Thielke, and their sons Jake and Ty live in Moorhead, Minn. Cody, his wife, Heather, and their son Zach live on the family farm south of Wahpeton. They instilled into their family the values of attending NDSCS, as they were also chosen to receive the Family

Jeanette Miller

Tradition Award in 2009. Congratulations to Jeanette and a huge thank you for her support and passion to NDSCS and the NDSCS Alumni/ Foundation.

A Family Tradition the Jacklitch Family

ongratulations to the Jacklitch family for being awarded the “2012 Family Tradition Award.” The entire Jacklitch family attended NDSCS; Michael and Mary, 1971, their son Nathanyal, 1997 and daughter Alia, 2001. After graduating from MSUM in 1973, Michael went on to earn his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Logan College in St. Louis. The Jacklitchs have been married 38 years and have been residents of Wahpeton since 1977. Michael has been in private practice at Dakota Chiropractic Clinic since 1977 and Mary is employed by St. Francis Medical Center as the Administrative Assistant to the CEO as well as the director of marketing and public relations. Mary is active in many service organizations in the community. Michael has been involved with his profession on the state and national level

The Jacklitch Family

and has served as president of the ND State Chiropractic Association. He is a member of the NDSCS Foundation, serves on the Airport Authority and is president of St. John’s parish council. Nathanyal also attended UND graduating

with a BS degree in Biology and a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2003. He currently resides in Blaine, Minn. working as a Physical Therapist at the Courage Center. Alia, while at NDSCS, played volleyball and was named All-Conference. She attended the College of St. Mary in Omaha, where she received her BS degree in Nursing. She is employed by the Veterans Administration in Omaha as the CIS-ARK Clinical Coordinator. Congratulations to all of the members of the Jacklitch family.

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Wildcats of the Year Mike and Linda Neppl

n the fall of 1970 Mike Neppl crossed the Red River and went from being a “Cowboy” to a “Wildcat” and he has been one ever since! Mike graduated from Science in 1972 and played on the Co-Champion 1971 Football team, which was recently inducted into the NDSCS Hall of Fame. Mike is also a Hall of Fame Inductee. Mike serves on the Letterwinners and the Catbackers Board of Directors.

Friend of the College Corner Drug

aul and Lee Ann Folden have lived in Wahpeton for over 50 years and as owners of Corner Drug, they have been loyal supporters of NDSCS during that time. Paul and Lee Ann both attended Concordia College; Paul went on to UNLV and NDSU where he received his Pharmacy Degree. They have four children, Dustin who lives in Lafayette, Ind., with his wife Trisha and children Mackenna and Sawyer. Braden, who after serving four years in the Navy and four years in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, is now attending MSUM. Alexandra is also at MSUM, and son Turner graduated from Faith Christian School in May of 2012. The Foldens stated that during the past 10 years, Corner Drug has benefitted greatly from the Pharmacy Technician program, participating in internships to hiring

Paul and Lee Ann Folden

graduates. Paul commented that, “NDSCS is a vital part of the professionalism we are able to offer our customers by having the Pharmacy Technician program available as a resource to us.” Those of us here at Science want to say thank you to Corner Drug and the Folden’s for their many years of support and service to the Pharmacy Tech program and to NDSCS. Congratulations to Corner Drug, a deserving ‘Friend of the College’ Award winner.

Parade Grand Marshals

Carol and Blayne Helgeson

Linda and Mike Neppl

In 1980 Mike began a career in the insurance industry where he currently works. Mike’s wife of 32 years, Linda, is a 1974 grad of Science who practices Dental Hygiene in Fargo. Linda served two terms on the ND Board of Dental Examiners and currently serves as an examiner for the Dental Hygiene Board exams at colleges across the U.S. The Neppl’s have two daughters, Kali Cascarano who resides in Minneapolis with husband Dan and their sevenmonth old son Vincent. Daughter, Megan Hauck lives in Fargo with husband Austin and their three-year old daughter Kendal and four-month old son Brayden. Congratulations to Mike and Linda Neppl on being the 2012 Wildcats of the Year.

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hat better way to lead a parade than to have Parade Grand Marshals and Wildcat supporters like Carol and Blayne Helgeson. You’ll hardly ever attend a Science School event without seeing Blayne and Carol there. They not only attend events, but are also great supporters of the NDSCS 300 Club and the Catbacker Club.

Blayne and Carol have been involved in the community and have resided in Breckenridge since 1964. Blayne joined the North Dakota State College of Science in the Administrative Services Division in 1974, where he was writer of college and alumni activities and a photographer for alumni, college media and printed pieces. He retired in 2002 after 28 years at the college. Carol was a teacher in the Breckenridge School District, teaching 6th and 8th grades for 28 years and then a substitute teacher for several more years. Carol and Blayne were married in 1963 in Minneapolis and they have two children, Sheila of Detroit Lakes, Minn. and Thomas

of Fort M c C o y, W i s . Thomas and his spouse, Blayne and Carol Helgeson Callie have three children, Makenna, Kevin and Matthew. Sheila and Thomas are alumni of NDSCS. Sheila received her Liberal Arts Degree in 1984 and Thomas a Physical Science Degree in 1987. Carol and Blayne are active in the community. Blayne is a member the Wahpeton-Breckenridge Kiwanis Club and the Tri-State Masonic Lodge in Fairmount. They both are high school speech judges and have coached speech at Breckenridge High School for several years. Carol is active in Athenaeum Guild and they both are active in Breckenridge Lutheran Church activities. Congratulations, Blayne and Carol, for leading the way at Homecoming 2012.

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Commitment to Excellence Mary Uhren, kyle armitage and richard siegel

ongratulations and more importantly, thank you to the following individuals for their support to the Alumni/Foundation and the entire NDSCS campus; from the fabulous food and service at the DREAMS auction and the River Valley Inn weekly meals, to the culinary camps so well attended and quality of students that graduate, this trio is committed to excellence 24/7, 365 days a year. Mary Uhren has been a part of the NDSCS family since 1981 when she enrolled as a student in the Cook and Chef Training program. Graduating in 1983, she worked in area restaurants with catering and baking her main passion. In March of 1986 she was hired as a full time instructor serving 26 years of teaching at NDSCS and currently serving as the program coordinator for the department. Mary has a daughter, Thai, who is 15 and attends Wahpeton High School. Kyle Armitage attended NDSCS as a student in the Culinary Arts program from 19982000 and as a student athlete on the Wildcat football team coached by Dr. Richman. Kyle has worked hard to create a top quality culinary program through the development of Culinary Intensive (a culinary career exploration camp), community partnerships and creative campus projects. Kyle and his wife, Michelle, reside in Doran, Minn. and are the parents of two boys, Paul and Gabe. Richard Siegel originally is from San Diego, Calif. After suffering a career ending injury he enrolled at NDSCS in 2007. Richard was the 2008 and 2009 North Dakota Skills USA champion in Culinary Arts. He represented NDSCS and N.D. at the national competition and finished fourth in the nation. Richard graduated in 2009 with academic honors and a 4.0 GPA. In 2011, Richard joined the faculty as a Chef Instructor. He is passionate about teaching and is excited about the future of the Culinary Arts program at NDSCS. Richard lives in Wahpeton, N.D. with his mini dachshund, Camden.

Terry Goerger with Wildcat Willie during the Heads ‘n Tails contest

DREAMS Auction DREAMS Auction 2013 - April 12, 2013

OW! Dr. Richman frequently refers to the fact that he would like to see a campus that portrays a wow factor. WOW! is the new word on campus to also describe the 17th Annual DREAMS Auction. THANK YOU, to everyone that shared your time, talent and treasures; attendees, volunteers, donors, student ambassadors, employees, business and community.

This year’s event was attended by a crowd of over 750 guests featuring over $90,000 of live and silent auction items, all donated by business, alumni and friends of the college. This, in turn, raised a phenomenal amount of nearly $200,000. During the “Funda-Program” portion of the event a total of $54,600 was raised specifically for department program endowment funds. The highlight of the evening was a $25,000 donation by the North Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors for the Land Surveying and

Civil Engineering Technology program; these dollars have been matched by the Alumni/Foundation matching program. To learn more about donating to the department endowment funds or becoming a matching donor, please contact Brad or Kim at the Alumni/ Foundation office. Thank you to everyone who played a very vital role in making this an excellent event, your support, generosity and commitment to NDSCS are extremely valued. We encourage you to save the date of Friday, April 12, 2013 and join us at the 18th annual DREAMS Auction. If you would like to donate or hear more about the DREAMS auction please contact Kim at 701-671-2164 or kim.j.nelson@ ndscs.edu. Please visit the website at www.ndscs.edu/dreamsvideo and view the wonderful video that tells our DREAMS story.

From Left: Jeff Jelinek, NDSCS Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology Associate Professor; Matt Weeks, Chairman of NDSPLS; Tim Langerud, NDSPLS President; and Dr. John Richman, NDSCS President.

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Alumni

Foundation Board The Alumni Foundation Board is comprised of approximately twenty volunteer board members that meet four times a 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.” The Foundation would like to thank the board members that have currently served their terms and have retired from the board. Thank you, Perry Miller, for the MANY years of service as a member, Vice President and President to the board. Eric Trueblood and Dr. Judy Schmidt for each serving three year terms on the board, your commitment is greatly appreciated.

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Upcoming Alumni

Meet ‘n Greets

hroughout the calendar year the Alumni/Foundation hosts many events for friends and alumni of the college to attend. These events are opportunities for alums to reconnect with other alums and reminisce about “the good old days.” The back cover of this Review has a complete Foundation calendar of events and you can also check the Foundation website at www. xndscsalumni.com for the latest schedule of Meet ‘n Greets to be held in 2012/13.

Caviasca for their help with the event. We also held an “inaugural” evening “Happy Hour” event at the Arizona Golf Resort for those alumni who could not attend during the day activity. For those of you who spend the winter months in Arizona or live there year round, we hope you will consider attending this coming February – we are planning multiple events in the Phoenix-Mesa-Tucson area.

This past year we made a return trip to Mesa, Ariz. in February. Our luncheon event was held at the Arizona Golf Resort in Mesa and was well attended with alums from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s attending. A smaller afternoon event was also hosted by Neil and Ginger Oas at their beautiful Maricopa, Ariz. home, thanks Oas’s for the great hospitality. A special thanks to Ken and Rhona

From Left: Ginger and Neil Oas ‘61/‘62, President Dr. John Richman ‘73, Ken and Rhona Caviasca ‘83

From Left: Douglas Johnson ‘63, Chris Miller, Casey Miller ‘74 and Pamela Miller-Martin-Johnson ‘67

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We would also like to hear from alums in the Denver, Colo., Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash. areas. We would like to have Meet ‘n Greets in those areas and we want your feedback on the type of event and where we should hold the event. So send us an email at ndscs.alumni@ndscs.edu to give us your opinion. You can also check out our website at www.ndscsalumni.com in the coming months for more details and exact dates.

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NDSCS sees

Dynamic

Growth and Change

Old Main 1903

A warm Wildcat greeting to the NDSCS alumni.

ver the past year, call today to discuss how your NDSCS has celebrated business can be listed. unparalleled student NDSCS is taking deliberate growth at the Wahpeton campus steps to make education more and Fargo location, while accessible to a larger population also experiencing a significant base and has done that by increase in enrollment for online investing in the NDSCSclasses. Fall 2011 enrollment Fargo location just north of the was at a 28-year high with FargoDome. Numerous talented 3,127 students. This marked a faculty members have been Dr. John Richman 10 percent increase from 2010 added to teach the 13 classes and was the highest recorded number for that are offered in Fargo. Two evening NDSCS since 1983. programs, targeted toward adult learners, Although our mission is not to break have been added to the Fargo line-up and enrollment numbers, it does seem that the will allow students to earn an Associate value of a two-year education is striking in Arts degree in Liberal Arts or A.A.S. in a chord with prospective students, their Business Management. Additional flexible parents and high school counselors. The class schedules are being designed for staggering demand for skilled two-year other programs that will accommodate the college graduates, along with impressive schedules of busy, on-the-go students of starting salaries, is making headlines today. nationwide. Students are looking for Science is less talk and more action. We recession-proof careers and NDSCS offers are living with action on the Wahpeton these specific, employable degrees. As campus as we recently broke ground for an salaries rise with a two-year education, so addition to our diesel technology training does enrollment. facility. This addition will allow us to The demand for our graduates is also fueled increase capacity in our diesel programs by by business and industry partners who are 20 percent when it is completed in spring stepping up to invest in the education of 2013. Also getting makeovers during the their future employees by providing the next year are the Enrollment Services highest-quality equipment and tools that department, located in Haverty Hall; and enhance the student’s classroom, shop and Forkner and Riley Residential Halls. In all lab experiences. The graphic to the right we are investing over $20 million in capital lists the many valued NDSCS partners who improvements this coming year! know the best way to build a workforce is As we look forward to accommodating to get involved in a student’s education even more students in state-of-the-art by partnering with NDSCS, give me a

instructional facilities, NDSCS is requesting funding this year from our state legislature, by way of the State Board of Higher Education, for the renovation of Old Main, the most notable building on the Wahpeton Campus. Science is on the move. Science doesn’t have a speed limit. Science is good for North Dakota. Science is good for business. Science is good for students. Science has a strong and vibrant alumni foundation that is helping to make all things possible. This is a wonderful time to be a part of NDSCS. We are the Science of Success. John Richman, Ph.D. President NDSCS Partners Program Partners • Butler Machinery • Caterpillar • John Deere • F-M Ambulance Alliance Partners • Snap-on • Haas Automation Inc. • Butler Buildings • PPG Industries • Emerson - Process Management Marketing Partners • Nodak Mutual Insurance Company • RSES • North Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors

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Spotlight

NDSCS “Peruvian” Connection

f you asked Taruna and Antonio Ala Vargas if they ever imagined in their wildest dreams that they would meet their future spouse and begin their journey in life together in Wahpeton, N.D. at NDSCS, their answer would be “no way”, but that is how it all began. Taruna, a Canadian native was working in the Middle East when she decided it was time to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene. So with her life savings and a recommendation from an NDSCS graduate of the Dental Assisting Program she headed to Wahpeton. At the same time her future husband, Antonio Ala Vargas, a Peruvian native was headed to college to broaden his horizons and

perfect his Peruvian English. So on January 11, 2006 the first time they met – a new future was about to form for the two of them. After two great years and a wonderful circle of local and international friends at the college, all of whom enriched their time at NDSCS, they made the decision to marry and two beautiful daughters later, they count their blessings each day. The Peruvian connection did not end there, Antonio has always encouraged the next generation of his family to also strive for everything life has to give. So he encouraged his niece Ivonne who graduated from NDSCS this spring, and nephew Billy

Taruna and Antonio Ala Vargas on vacation in Peru with their daughters Sofia and Isabel

who will graduate in 2013 to travel from Peru to attend NDSCS. Taruna has many good things to say about NDSCS and recommends the Dental Hygiene program at NDSCS to anyone looking for a solid academic experience based on a foundation of knowledgeable, helpful, and dedicated instructors. So, for those of you who have children or grandchildren thinking about attending NDSCS, remember to let them know that anything can happen at Science, even long distance love connections!

A New Wildcat’s T

Perspective

wo years ago, I was getting ready to graduate from high school. I had no idea what to expect from college. I went to a small school for all my life and I knew college was going to be so much bigger Alecia Hess in every way possible. The unknowns were so scary, especially being away from home for really the first time. The thought of starting over and meeting new people gave me nightmares. It was hard to imagine life away from the small town of where I grew up. All I knew is that I dreamt day and night of being an architectural drafter and possibly working in a large architectural firm. Nonetheless, I packed my bags, my dreams, my fears and my creativity and headed to NDSCS. It was something I knew from elementary school; I wanted to design. I was captivated by drawing up simple floor plans and designing the layout. You could say that maybe it was in my blood because my dad also went for architectural drafting at NDSCS in the 1980s, 8

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and my grandfather attended NDSCS as well. Fast forward to 2012… Here I am, a new college graduate. I have been working for the past two and a half months at a wonderful architectural and engineering firm in Bismarck, N.D. Yes, there were times that I wanted to cry and give up. Yes, there were times when I came running home to my family and said, “I can’t do this anymore.” But I kept going, enduring, and it was worth the time, homework, late night cramming and tears. As I think back over the last two years, I knew absolutely nothing about drafting or architecture, nor did I ever think I would have my dream job. NDSCS went above and beyond my expectations. Not only is it a small town atmosphere, but the instructors sincerely care about you and your future. They want you to succeed. I thank my instructors for getting me where I am today. Although, when you come to NDSCS, you have to have your dream always pictured in front of you. You have to want it and believe it. You will have to not be afraid to work for it, because your time here is about you. It’s not about the instructors, that guy in English that falls asleep or about your roommate; it is completely

Written by Alecia Hess, Class of 2012

about you. And when I say that I mean it is up to you to get to class on time, put in the effort, listen to the instructors and do homework. In the end, when you get a great job, that will be the reward to yourself for all the hard work and dedication. I truly believe that if you can dream it, you can do it. At NDSCS, your dreams might be put to the test, but eventually after two years of hard work, you too can have your dream job. The only advice I can give is to ask a lot of questions (the instructors won’t bite, I promise), have fun because it goes fast, have a good attitude, make mistakes because it helps you learn in the long run, be determined and know what you want and work extremely hard toward it. Always remember that even the most successful person you can think of had to start somewhere, and I am sure they made plenty of mistakes along the way in order to get them to where they are now. My time at NDSCS means more to me than I can put into words or describe. You alone have to experience it for yourself. All I can say is the “tassel was most definitely worth the hassle.”

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NDSCS Says Goodbye

t is with great sorrow that NDSCS must say goodbye to a beloved friend, Mercedes Morris, who passed away October 26, 2011.

“Ms. Morris”

Mercedes Morris Mercedes Morris began her long history with the College as a student, first attending classes at what was then North Dakota State School of Science. She then earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science and a master’s degree in Administration and Student Personnel from North Dakota State University.

In 1942, she returned to NDSCS to begin her teaching career as an English instructor. In 1958, she became Dean of Women and Director of Women’s Housing. She continued teaching until 1968 when she moved into administration. Mercedes held a number of leadership positions within the College, including Associate Dean of Students, Director of

Student Development and Adviser to foreign students.

Mercedes retired in 1985 and in that same year was selected as Wildcat of the Year. In 1990, she was named Alumnus of the Year and in 2008, Dean Emerita. She was an active member of many community, state, regional and national organizations, including the North Dakota Association of Women Deans, Metropolitan Opera Company of the Upper Midwest, National Education Association and American Association of University Women, where she served as state president. “Mercedes’ life is a testimony of achievement,” said President John Richman. “Those who knew her will remember her positive influence on others and her will to never stop teaching.” During my time as Foundation Director, I have heard from many alums the fondness and admiration they held for Mercedes Morris as a person who meant a lot to them. She will be missed. Brad Barth, Foundation Director

Ways to Give

When you donate a gift to NDSCS, you have tremendous flexibility in determining how the funds will be used. Unrestricted gifts are among the most valuable to NDSCS, because they allow the college to allocate funds wherever the need is greatest and to take advantage of unique opportunities as they arise. Your unrestricted contribution may be used to support costs associated with financial aid, innovations in teaching, research equipment, facilities and much more. Directed gifts allow you to designate your gift to a specific department, program, college group or priority of the college. When you make a gift to NDSCS, you enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting a program that is personally meaningful to you.

Types of Gifts • Cash • Appreciated securities, stocks and bonds • Real estate • Personal property • Trusts, annuities, etc. • Matching-Gift Programs • Pledges • Bequests/will beneficiaries Thank you for considering a gift to the North Dakota State College of Science. Through your continued support we are able to help many students achieve success in the world by getting an NDSCS education.

Support your

Passions

n my discussions with the many alumni who have made the decision to help give back to NDSCS, I’m constantly asked – where do you suggest I give? My response to all of them is to support your NDSCS passions. This invariably ends up in a long discussion with many “alumni stories” about Wildcat athletics, Wildcat Singers or Stage Band, Student Senate or CAB, or maybe time spent in Old Main or Bute Gym. It might be a story about a faculty member who listened and made a difference in the alum’s life. Many times it is a recollection of how a staff member took them under their wing and helped the student through tough times. For others it is about the life-long friends they met on campus or the education they received and how it impacted their lives. In the end, they find the passion they want to give back to. So, if you are thinking of remembering NDSCS in your will or have had a great year and want to give back to NDSCS for helping make it happen, just – support your NDSCS passions!

Brad Barth Alumni/Foundation Director

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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

2012 LETTERWINNER INDUCTEES Brad Betson, a 1992-1994 football player from Bartonville, Ill. Brad had a great career as quarterback for the Wildcats. He was a two-time All-Conference, Brad Betson Honorable Mention All American and led NDSCS to its first bowl game in which he had a significant play to seal the victory. He also rewrote the record book in quarterback stats as a freshman and broke all of his own records as a sophomore. Brad is currently VP of Sales, Master Coating Technologies, in Washington, Ill. Brad has two children Megan and Eddie. Patrick Copenhaver, a two sport athlete in football and wrestling, contributed to Wildcat Athletics from 19761978. He had the most pins in wrestling, 5th place in MJCAA, most pins in least amount of time in the Region To u r n a m e n t , 2nd Team in Patrick Copenhaver 1977 and 1978, MVP, gold medal in the Pan American Games, 1st Team All-Conference in football (defensive tackle) and was named Who’s Who in National Junior College. Presently Pat farms and ranches near Carrington, N.D. He has four children Tara, Lee, Kelsey and Josette. Joel Landkammer, another football/ w r e s t l e r combination athlete came to Science in 1992 from Springfield, Minn. Joel too was a big factor in the Wildcat’s first appearance in a bowl game. Playing strong Joel Landkammer safety, Joel earned 10

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quite a reputation as being a consistent winner of the Bloody Nose Award, an award the coaches gave out for the biggest hit of the game. Joel was two time AllConference in football and a National Qualifier in wrestling. Joel resides in Big Lake, Minn. where he is the Survey Manager for Blair Excavating. He has two children Riley and Copper. Paul Marquart, a 1975-1977 wrestler from Dilworth, Minn. Most recently Paul is probably best known as a Minnesota State Representative where he has served for eleven years. But as a Wildcat Paul had Paul Marquart a career total of 49-10 win/lost record, won the NDCAC Conference, Region XIII Championships and participated in two National Junior

College wrestling tournaments. Paul met his bride to be, Colleen (Gibbons) at NDSCS. They have two children Lindsey and Ashley. Ed Toohey, Wildcat basketball coach 19871993. During Ed’s reign as head coach, his teams won four straight Region XIII Championships. In 1993 the W i l d c a t s Ed Toohey beat Western Nebraska to advance to the National Tournament in Hutchinson. In a span of 10 years Coach Toohey’s teams played in the District championship game to go to the Nationals eight times. Currently Ed and his wife Linda live in Casper, Wyo. where Ed is Broker/Owner of a Coldwell Banker Franchise. Ed has three children Michelle, Stacy and Joe.

1962 Wildcat Football Team Bottom Row (L to R): Dan Harwood, Mike Worner, Eugene Gress, Jon Kalberer, Darrel Raftevold, Capt. Billy Sturdevant, Bob Exner, Curtis Beyer, Terry Sturdevant, Earl Bute. Second Row: Manager Dick Olsen, Ron Seibel, Dave Lindig, Dale Froemming, Roger Worner, Arnie Skachenko, Bob Christenson, James Overland, Dave Ratevold, Gary Knapp. Third Row: Oneal Roessler, Jerry Lynch, Arlen Booth, Lambert Brunkhorst, Dave Yaggie, Ryland Syverson, Jack Werner, Gary Severson, Ted Krump, Ed Pflipsen. Top Row: Roy Hausauer, Mike Felling, Jim Worner, John Sorum, Joe Koenig, Roger Englehardt, Dan Kirchoffner, Dick Stenberg, Ron Everson, Dan Dahlin, Ron Stow, Ivan Sand.

1962 Football Team – This junior college team won the NDCAC Conference Championship with a 6-1 win/loss record while participating against all four year colleges. This team was coached by Earl “Skip” Bute who was named by the North Dakota sports writers and sportscasters as the 1962

Coach of the Year. Skip prepared his team each week with only two assistants. Six Wildcats were selected to the AllNDCAC team—remember this was a four-year college conference. Three of the Wildcats transferred to NDAC, now known as NDSU to help the Bison build their winning legacy.

2012 LETTERWINNER INDUCTEES 1988 Volleyball Team – This Wildcat team, coached by Mary Ann Grage, had a spectacular regular season record of 39-1-2 which propelled them to Science’s first National Volleyball Tournament appearance in which there was only one division. The 1988 Wildcats won five tournaments including State and Regional. This team produced four All-Staters, four All-Region, one All-American, a Bronze Award winner for Excellence in Athletics and Academics and finished the season 19th in the nation.

1988 Wildcat Volleyball Team Front Row (L to R): Twila Wolf, Dawna Susag. Second Row: Sheila Schnettler, Jody Urbach, Colleen Letteer. Third row: Lisa Lawrence, Tammy Riepe, Sumre Paull, Kellie Thein, Julie Murack, Jenny Marohl, Chelle Hasbargen, Cheryl Roob. Back Row: Coach Mary Ann Grage.

1992 Football Team – Their season started out with an 0-2 record behind the experience of only three returning starters on offense and one on defense. The Wildcats recovered with the leadership and talent of the sophomores united with the tenacity and ability of the freshmen. These attributes and the guidance of Coach Richman took them to the first bowl game in school history, the RC Cola Bowl. This team created seven All-Conference, 11 Honorable Mention All-Conference, four members were pre-season All-American selection, 18 continued their careers at the next level and three had professional contracts.

1992 Wildcat Football Team Row 1 (L to R): Troy Baumgartner, Greg Roeder, Scott Roehm, Erik Bellanger, Matthew Walsh, Brad Betson, Steve Davidson, Jeremy Biewer, Paul Pearson, Phillip Soby, Casey Leikas. Row 2: Eric Issendorf, Jason Skurkay, Joe Garibay, Tom Seliski, Steve Walker, Dewayne Waltower, Kevin Knott, Joel Landkammer, Rahsaan Giddings, Larondy Cole, Ano Dennis, Willie Flemons. Row 3: Sherwood Anthony, Jason LaBatte, Dexter Phillips, Darwin Maasjo, Pat Sims, Steve Calvin, Matt Iverson, Matt Maras, John Fults, Demond Stovall, T.J. Kinchen, Tom Lowery, Reggie Davis, Paul Wawers - Equipment Technician. Row 4: Josh Fulwider, Allen Smith, Raylen Hicks, David Jackson, Toraino Peterson, Zavier Leonard, Marcus Rhode, Alfonso Roberson, Floyd Fish, Jeff Zitzow, Victor West, Gordy Morrison, Kotto Washington. Row 5: Jesse Booth Student Manager, Dave Caswell - Student Manager, David Richman - Camera Man, Brian Hughs - Assistant Coach, Chad Frederickson - Assistant Coach, Paul Sturdevant - Assistant Coach, Max Reinke - Assistant Coach, Al Gripentrog - Assistant Coach, Bob Underwood - Assistant Coach, Eric Boll - Assistant Coach, John Grogan - Trainer, Theresa Pauly - Student Trainer, Ben Westby - Student Trainer, John Richman - Head Coach.

New Athletic Director Named

tu Engen was recently named the new Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the College. Engen replaces Scott Schumacher, who announced in May his plans to step down as Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach after four years.

positions at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2000-2002); Upper Iowa University (UIU) (1992-2000); and Western Wisconsin Technical College (1990-1992). Engen also served as an assistant coach at both the University of South Dakota and Augsburg College.

Engen has compiled 306 head collegiate coaching victories, and last October was inducted into the Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. Engen most recently worked at Northland College, a Division III school in Ashland, Wis. He also served as Northland’s Assistant Director of Athletics.

During his time at MSUM, Engen’s 2003 team achieved the best record for the Dragon’s basketball team in 28 years, just missing a trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament. They finished second in the NSIC Tournament.

Prior to his time at Northland College, Engen coached at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) for eight seasons. Previously, he held head coaching

While at UW-La Crosse, Engen was men’s head basketball coach for two seasons. It was here that Engen was named the 2002 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after his team

finished as runnerup in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Engen, 49, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Adapted Physical Education Stu Engen from Augsburg College in 1986, where he was a two-time first team all MIAC forward and MIAC Champion in 1985. Engen also attended Normandale Community College where he was also a first team all MCCC selection. He earned his Master of Arts at the University of South Dakota in 1990. Engen and his wife, Mary, have three daughters, Mikkel, Alyse and Tierza, and a son, EJ. ndscsalumni.com

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Homecoming NDSCS

September

24-29

Celebrate Homecoming 2012 with the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation, students, departments, faculty, staff and the Wahpeton and Breckenridge communities!

elp make this year’s NDSCS Homecoming celebration a – good to great – event. If you’re an alumni, a retiree, family member or friend of NDSCS, join us as we celebrate the past, the present and even the future as we build a foundation for future Wildcats. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.ndscs.edu/homecoming.

Highlights NDSCS Tours and Department Demonstrations Departments will showcase their programs, have demonstrations, give-a-ways and share why they are proud of the education that NDSCS is providing to its students. Pep Rally on the Oval The Pep Rally will capture the true spirit of a Wildcat Homecoming with lunch on the Oval, skits, the Wildcat Stage Band, contest winners announced, longest distance award, introductions of coaches and teams, student activities and greetings from NDSCS President Dr. John Richman. Alumni and Friends Social Gather your classmates and bring Alumni and Friends back to campus for social time complete with hors d’oeuvres, music and fun, located in the “The Alley” of the Student Center. ($10 - at the door). Please RSVP to ndscs.alumni@ndscs.edu or at www.ndscs.edu/homecoming. Alumni/Foundation NDSCS Homecoming Honoree Program The Honoree Program will award the winners featured in this publication. Alumni and Friends DJ and Social Alumni and friends are invited to dance the night away to music from different eras. Starting at 9 p.m. in the “The Alley” of the Student Center. Homecoming Parade The annual parade will feature over 125 entries and begins at Wells Memorial Park in Breckenridge and proceeds down Dakota Avenue in Wahpeton. Homecoming Football Game NDSCS Wildcats will take on the Dakota College Bottineau “Lumberjacks” at 1 p.m. Letterwinners Hall of Fame Banquet The banquet will honor the newest additions to the NDSCS Wildcat Hall of Fame. RSVP to max.reinke@ndscs.edu or at www.ndscs.edu/ homecoming. Event to take place in the Flickertail Dining Room of the Student Center. 12

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Monday, September 24 ampus Decoration Contest Judging C Downtown Store Front Contest Begins

Saturday, September 29

Judging will take place during Homecoming week by voting for your favorite store front online on the Wahpeton Daily News web site www.wahpetondailynews.com

NDSCS-Fargo Family Day 7:30 p.m. Hypnotist – Frederick Winters

Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center

wednesday, September 26

8 p.m. Homecoming Coronation

Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center

thursday, September 27 5-7 p.m. Classy and Classic Carshow II

friday, September 28

Activities Center – Ed Werre Arena

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

5 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Social

6 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

9 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame DJ and Social

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Family/Community/Alumni Day Registration 9 a.m. Campus Tours Begin 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Caricature Artist Student Center

Homecoming Pep Rally, Lunch and Games on the Oval 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

8 a.m. Wildcat Tracks 5K/10K Chahinkapa Zoo 8 a.m. Volleyball Tournament Clair T. Blikre

NDSCS Wildcat Football vs. Dakota College Bottineau Lumberjacks 1 p.m. Earl “Skip” Bute Alumni Stadium

The Alley, Student Center

Downtown Wahpeton To register or for more information visit www.wahpeton.com

Student Center

Homecoming Parade 10 a.m.

9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Student Homecoming Dance

8 a.m. Homecoming Honoree and Hall of Fame Breakfast Red River Valley Room,

The Alley, Student Center

Flickertail Dining Room, Student Center Cost - $12 per person (RSVP required) Honoring: Brad Betson, Patrick Copenhaver, Joel Landkammer, Paul Marquart, Ed Toohey, 1962 Football Team, 1988 Volleyball Team and 1992 Football Team The Alley, Student Center

11 a.m. Catbacker Luncheon Plains Room, Student Center

1 p.m. Letterwinners Meeting

1 p.m. Desserts Student Center 5 p.m. Volleyball Tournament

5 p.m. Alumni and Friends Social

Medora Room, Student Center

Clair T. Blikre Activities Center – Ed Werre Arena The Alley, Student Center Cost - $10 per person (RSVP requested)

7:30 p.m. Alumni and Friends Awards Recognition

7:30 p.m. Department Reunions 9 p.m. Alumni and Friends DJ and Social

The Alley, Student Center Honoring: Jeanette Miller, the Mike and Mary Jacklitch Family, Blayne and Carol Helgeson, Corner Drug-Paul and LeAnn Folden, Mike and Linda Neppl, NDSCS Culinary Department - Mary Uhren, Kyle Armitage and Richard Siegel

The Alley, Student Center

homecoming 2012 registration Please register online at www.ndscs.edu/homecoming ndscsalumni.com

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Platinum Sponsor Econo Wine & Spirits

or the second year in a row Econo Wine & Spirits has supported the NDSCS Foundation by becoming a Platinum Sponsor. Econo Wine & Spirits has been in business just over a year in their new location next to Econofoods. Lueken’s Food Stores Inc., based out of Bemidji, Minn., is the parent company of Econofoods and Econo Wine & Spirits. “It has been an exciting year and we really appreciate all the support from the community. Without loyal customers none of this would be possible. Econo Wine & Spirits would like to congratulate NDSCS on another outstanding year as well,” stated Barry Bower, Econo Manager.

Barry commented, “Over the past year I have noticed that NDSCS has really done a great job presenting themselves to potential students and keeping their name in the public eye. We are proud to be able to team up with NDSCS and help them with a successful DREAMS Auction and will continue do so in the future. The community would not be what it is today without NDSCS.”

Thank you to Econo Wine & Spirits for the strong support you have provided to the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation. This collaborative effort helps to move the Foundation forward in its mission to support and strengthen the North Dakota State College of Science.

Platinum Sponsor State Bank & Trust

s the Investment Manager for the NDSCS Foundation’s Endowment Fund, State Bank & Trust has truly made a difference. In addition Rick Steckler’s leadership on the Foundation Board has been exemplary. Thanks go out to State Bank & Trust from all of us at the Foundation, for your continued sponsorship and being a strong and valuable partner. Serving the Wahpeton and Breckenridge communities since 2008, State Bank & Trust was chartered in 1966 in Fargo, N.D., and has grown to be the largest privately owned bank in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. One of the bank’s strengths is the ability to

take care of each customer’s whole financial relationship, thanks to not only friendly bankers, but also State Bank & Trust’s wealth management services. Rick Steckler, branch manager, and Vicky Schafer, investment representative, can connect customers with whatever they need to help plan for a more secure financial future, whether it is professional investment advice, management of investments, fixed-income securities, mutual funds or other investments. State Bank & Trust looks to a secure future in the community as well, having broken ground for a new building to be completed in 2013. State Bank & Trust is a proud sponsor of the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation,

Thank you for supporting NDSCS

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as well as participant in and sponsor of many community events. State Bank & Trust will continue to follow its core value of “paying it forward by giving back to the communities they serve.”

NDSCS Fight Song Go Science Go, Go Science Go, We’re all for you. Go win this game: It will bring you fame For the red and black RAH, RAH, RAH! Our slogan is right, The Wildcats will fight, A team that others dread. Come on players Fight for the Science School!

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2012-13 Alumni/Foundation EVENTS CALENDAR

Mark your calendars & come back to experience the “Science of Success” 9/11 9/14 9/28 9/28 9/28 9/28 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29

September - 2012 Volleyball Home Opener Football Home Opener Homecoming Catbacker Luncheon Family/Alumni/Community Day Homecoming Alumni & Friends Social Homecoming Recognition & Dance Alumni Breakfast Homecoming Parade Homecoming Football Game Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

10/9 10/17 10/19 *tbd 10/23

October - 2012 Minneapolis Alumni “Meet & Greet” Volleyball: Dig Pink Night Catbacker Luncheon Mnpls. Alumni “Meet & Greet” Fall Music Concert

11/3 11/16 11/16

November - 2012 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Opener Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Catbacker Luncheon

12/6 12/7

December - 2012 Holiday Music Concert Catbacker Luncheon

*tbd 1/7 1/18 *tbd *tbd

January - 2013 Red Shirt Day - Free Basketball game Spring Semester Begins Catbacker Luncheon Grand Forks Alumni “Meet & Greet” NDSCS Basketball Game/Chili Feed

2/8 2/15 *tbd *tbd 2/21 2/25

February - 2013 Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Catbacker Luncheon BB Games-Catbacker Appreciation Mesa, Ariz. Alumni “Meet & Greet” BB Games-Catbacker Appreciation Mass Band Concert

3/4 3/8 *tbd

March - 2013 Mass Choir Concert Catbacker Luncheon Bismarck Alumni “Meet & Greet”

4/11 4/12 4/19 4/22 4/27

April- 2013 Spring Concert DREAMS Auction Catbacker Luncheon Final Music Concert Alumni Sports Weekend Social

5/2 5/9 5/10

May - 2013 Agawasie Day Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Graduation

6/4 6/13 6/20

June - 2013 Summer Semester Begins NDSCS Wildcat Golf Open Bismarck Area Reunion

7/6 *tbd

July - 2013 Ottertail Lakes, M.N. Area Reunion Seattle, Wash. Alumni “Meet & Greet”

8/16 8/20

August - 2013 Alumni/Foundation Board Meeting Fall Semester Begins *tbd - date to be determined (visit www.ndscsalumni.com for dates)