Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine | Fall 2015

AlumniMagazine Fall 2015 Snjezana Dojcinovic, ’08 Product Director, Lei Lou From the basketball court to clothes, an inside look at an international fashion line BHSU athletes set high GPA’s 2015 Swarm Days New BHSU Scholarships

Greetings BHSU Alumni, In the last year, I’ve had the honor of serving as President of your alma mater and I thank you for welcoming me and allowing me to be a part of this great University and the community of alumni. When you visit campus and at alumni gatherings, I often hear fond memories about faculty and staff and even fellow students who inspired you along the way. No matter what role or occupation you have chosen since you left the BHSU campus, there’s a tie that connects you with other alumni in your acts, deeds and dreams. There remains a commonality and simplicity to our work that reminds us of the great value in our kindness. Like many of you I wake up every day and remember what a gift I have been given. To have the opportunity to inspire others. Each of us has positively impacted people in ways we may or may not know. That is the joy of our work, and why what we say and how we say it matters so much. The student who attains their degree from BHSU may be the one that saves the planet or a loved one in the future. Our support and genuineness to others does matter. BHSU is truly a unique place that inspires people to reach out into the world to show others a bit of the “Spirit of the Hills,” encouraging us to lead with kindness and make a positive difference in the world. Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President, Black Hills State University Interact with us. Read more online. Watch a video. Learn more online. Watch for these icons throughout the magazine for extra online content! Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine - Fall 2015 The Alumni Magazine is published twice a year by the Black Hills State University Alumni Association for alumni and friends of BHSU. Your comments are welcome. Email us at [email protected]. President University Advancement Marketing ӕ Communications Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. Steve Meeker, Class of ’84 Corinne Hansen, Class of ’85 Tom Wheaton, Class of ’87 Kristen Kilmer, Class of ’99 Alumni Association President Kimberly Talcott Julie Benedict, Class of ’96 Jennifer Jungwirth

AluBmHnSUi Gatherings 1974-1978 Football Teams Reunion - Saturday, Oct. 10 The 1974, ’75, ’76, ’77, and ’78 football teams are invited back for a reunion in honor of their head football coach Gene Schlekeway. For more information about this reunion, please contact Gene Schlekeway at [email protected], [email protected] or (605) 642-6385. For a schedule of upcoming alumni events, visit www.BHSU.edu/Alumni. Alumni & Friends gather Alumni & Friends Gather in Casper in Sioux Falls Nearly 50 BHSU alumni and friends gathered in June at the Hilton Garden Inn in Casper, Wyo. In Kory Van Sickle, attended, of Kory & the addition to campus updates from BHSU President Tom Jackson, Jr., the gathering took place in Fireflies performs during “An Evening conjunction with the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). The Yellow Jackets men’s and women’s with the Yellow Jackets” July 11 in teams both qualified for the CNFR for the first time in recent years. Sioux Falls. The third annual event raised $15,155 for student-athlete BHSU 50-Year Club inducts scholarships. The total included a members from the Class of 1965 $5,000 match from First Premier Bank. Six graduates from the Class of 1965 gathered on campus during spring commencement to celebrate their induction into the 50-Year Club. Each year, classmates from the 50-year class return to campus to celebrate the anniversary of their graduation. Members from prior graduating classes are also invited to attend a luncheon in honor of the 50-year class. Members from the Class of 1965 in attendance at commencement were (left to right): Chuck Schramm, Sioux Falls; Ruth (Walker) Schmaltz, Rushville, Neb.; Ida Mae (Jones) Rounds, Laramie, Wyo.; Marie I. (Collins) DeKnikker, Cambridge, Idaho; Ruth (Jepson) Wickstrom, Midlothian, Va.; and Everett Hunt, Eagle Butte. Enhance your future. Earn an advanced degree at BHSU. BHSU offers eight master degree programs. *Business Administration (MBA) Reading Crisis Leadership and Emergency Management *Secondary Education | Project SECOND Curriculum & Instruction K-12 Project SELECT Integrative Genomics Strategic Leadership * Master degree programs are available at BHSU-Rapid City Learn more at www.BHSU.edu/GraduatePrograms

RESEARCH AT BHSU Jensen Ramsey BHSU faculty receive state research grants Faculty at BHSU received BHSU faculty, students work with Sinte Johnson two of the eight competitive Gleska for hands-on biotechnology training state research grants recently Student lands announced by the South Students from Sinte Gleska Tribal College on the traineeship Dakota Board of Regents. Rosebud Reservation visited BHSU for a biotechnology funded by CDC boot camp as part of a NASA EPSCoR grant. Students Dr. Katrina Jensen, assistant worked under the mentorship of BHSU faculty and Shaina Johnson’s professor of chemistry, students learned how to use bioinformatics tools grandmother taught received a $22,880 grant for and DNA extraction procedures using water and soil her native remedies on her project “Development of samples collected from the Rosebud Reservation. the Pine Ridge Indian Copper Photoredox Catalysts Pictured at the Sanford Lab, from left, are Mikal Reservation, sowing seeds for the Synthesis of Anti- Bordeaux, Dakota Young, and Karen Moore from Sinte for Johnson’s future in the Microbial Compounds.” Gleska Tribal College, and Ida Clarke from BHSU. medical field. Dr. Justin Ramsey, assistant Sanford Lab inspires unique Johnson, biology major professor of plant biology, learning at Black Hills State at BHSU and member of received a $24,803 grant for the Oglala Lakota Sioux “Characteristics of triploid Black Hills State with research. It’s really Tribe from Porcupine, ivies (F1 Hedera helix x H. University students have easy to get involved spent the summer at Johns hibernica) and potential for unique opportunities at with research at BHSU,” Hopkins in Baltimore, development as non-invasive Sanford Underground said Dr. Brianna Mount, the Centers for Disease horticultural varieties.” Research Facility located assistant professor of Control and Prevention at the former Homestake physics research at BHSU. in Atlanta (CDC), and BHSU collaborates Gold Mine in Lead. Sanford Medical Center to improve science, Adam Gomez, a May in Sioux Falls as part of a math education BHSU is the closest graduate, interned with public health initiative. university to Sanford Lab Sanford Lab producing Black Hills State University and will offer the use of videos for the lab’s new Throughout the received $119,000 in federal the BHSU Underground Visitor’s Center. summer program, grant funding to improve Campus. Currently, the Maternal and science and mathematics BHSU students in Anna Hafele, Child Health Careers/ instruction in South Dakota mass communication, integrative genomics Research Initiatives for schools. education, genomics, graduate student from Student Enhancement – music and physics Newell, worked as an Undergraduate Program The Title II grants from the participate in activities education intern. through the Kennedy U.S. Department of Education with Sanford Lab. Krieger Institute and the help university science, She helped with CDC, Johnson received math and education faculty “I think one of the most workshops and training on conducting to work with teachers and important experiences as educational activities for community-based administrators from high- a student in college is the students connecting the research to address need school systems to create opportunity to engage activities with the lab’s public health prevention professional development experiments. and disease treatment, activities. The South Dakota knowledge she plans to Board of Regents administers Watch BHSU students talk about how Sanford Lab use to improve healthcare. the federal grant funds. inspires them at www.youtube.com/BlackHillsState. 2

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS New scholarships available at BHSUDualCreditScholarshipChild of alumni Scholarship South Dakota high school students Black Hills State University offers that have completed Dual Credit in-state tuition for children of alumni. courses through BHSU and enroll “At BHSU we have a network of over Offeringat BHSU will earn the Early Scholar 17,000 alums. This new program is an excellent opportunity for B-H alumni Incentive Scholarship, an award of living outside South Dakota to send their children to BHSU knowing they studentsup to $7,500. The award is based on will have an exceptional educational experience,” said BHSU President Tom the number of BHSU college credits Jackson, Jr. scholarships iscompleted while in high school. The Alumni are encouraged to share their BHSU experience with their children new scholarship will be awarded and apply for the scholarship if they plan to attend BHSU. just one morebeginning this fall. Presidential medallion Scholarship way we canNorthern Hills Jacket The Presidential Medallion Incentive Scholarship Scholarship, ranging between $4,000 and $16,000 (over four years) is based show our futureThe Northern Hills Jacket Incentive on an individual’s demonstrated record of exceptional academic ability as well Scholarship, of up to $4,000 (over four as their service, intellectual curiosity and commitment to community. Yellow Jacketsyears), is awarded based on student’s involvement in We The People: The ”that anything isCitizen and the Constitution statewide civic education program, high school possible at BHSU.honors, and/or high school debate. All students who attend eligible high schools and have been involved with the listed student organizations will be eligible for these scholarships. - BEth Oaks, director of admissions Learn more at www.BHSU.edu/Scholarships 3

BHSU IN THE NEWS Spotlight BHSU-RC creates higher education [ ]Michael Shann, ’70, received an honorary Doctor options for Rapid [ City residents [ of Public Service degree during the BHSU 2015 [ spring commencement ceremony in May. Black Hills State University increased higher education This is the 11th honorary doctorate BHSU has opportunities in Rapid City with presented to its alumni. the establishment of BHSU-RC. Shann built an impressive career over the “Students from the Rapid City years, producing large-scale entertainment events region have expressed their desire around the world, including the 2014 Sochi Winter for more options and we are Olympics Closing Ceremony. committed to meeting those needs and expanding our offerings in ]Black Hills State University professor Dr. John Rapid City,” BHSU President Tom Jackson, Jr., said. “As the Glover was one of 23 awarded the prestigious 2015 state’s only comprehensive Bush Fellowship. university in western South Dakota, BHSU has a unique role Glover teaches American Indian Studies at BHSU in the Rapid City region.” and is the executive director of the non-profit organization Native Educational Endeavors, which New programs were recently strives toward creating educational opportunities announced at BHSU-RC. Students for American Indians. He plans to use the fellowship now have the option of choosing to bridge gaps and facilitate understanding between from 50 BHSU programs at the various constituencies in South Dakota. Rapid City location. BHSU offers 20 bachelor degrees, two master ]Dr. Amy Fuqua, professor of humanities who degrees, 13 associate degrees, eight certificates, two non-credit has been serving as chair of the School of Arts and certificates and five minors. Humanities, was named dean of the College of Liberal Arts at BHSU. Fuqua succeeds Dr. David The former University Center Wolff who retired this spring after serving 17 years was renamed Black Hills State as a history professor and dean at BHSU. University - Rapid City in April. Fuqua, who joined the faculty at BHSU in 1998, Jackson noted that even as previously served as director of the Honors Program BHSU increases its offerings, in addition to teaching a variety of humanities, BHSU-RC will also maintain literature, poetry and writing courses. and enhance collaborative partnerships with other state ]Dr. Nick Wallerstein, professor of English at universities. BHSU, received the 2015 Distinguished Faculty BHSU first began offering Award. The prestigious Distinguished Faculty classes in the Rapid City area Award is given each spring by BHSU to reward more than 60 years ago when exceptional teachers and professional dedication. classes were taught on Ellsworth Air Force Base. Wallerstein, who has been at BHSU for 18 years, 4 was chosen for his outstanding accomplishments Learn more about BHSU-RC at including publication in more than a dozen professional literary journals. www.BHSU.edu/RapidCity

BHSU IN THE NEWS Photo courtesy of Sanford Lab Julie Benedict,’96, Alumni Association Black Hills State University student Jesse Dunaway directs his original composition, President, left, presents Mary Mitchell with “Homestake Mine,” during a performance at the Homestake Opera House in Lead. the 2015 Spirit of BH award. Award-winning student musician Mary Mitchell writes one-of-a-kind composition receives 2015 Spirit of BH award BHSU music of the Homestake Mine standing ovation from a education major Jesse and its evolution into nearly full house Since the moment Mary Mitchell Dunaway conducted the Sanford Lab. stepped foot onto the BHSU his original composition BHSU faculty, staff campus, she knew she wanted to “Homestake Mine” at Jim Dunn, a long- and students were also build a legacy. the Historic Homestake time employee at part of the Neutrino Opera House as a Homestake Mine, Day event. “I decided early on that I wanted kickoff to Neutrino as quoted in Deep to be involved,” said Mitchell, Day at Sanford Thoughts news, said Dunaway writes who graduated with a degree in Underground Research “This young student nontraditional, vocal elementary education in May. “I Facility. captured the heart and and instrumental feel that college is all about meeting spirit of the mine’s past compositions, filled new people and having the best Dunaway wrote the and what the future with unique sounds experience possible.” musical piece bringing holds.” and instruments. He’s to life the rich history written several original Mitchell received the 2015 Spirit The piece received a compositions for BHSU. of BH award at the BHSU Student Volunteer Awards celebration. BHSU President speaks at national gathering The Spirit of BH award honors a student who has made significant Black Hills State University Jackson, who began his tenure contributions to the University and President Tom Jackson, Jr. was as tenth president of BHSU last in the community. selected to be a featured speaker July, has worked to create new during the American Association opportunities for students, establish Mitchell was a mentor in the of State Colleges and Universities key collaborative partnerships Center for American Indian Studies (AASCU) national Summer Council of and strategically address higher Bridge Program. Presidents this summer in Denver. educational initiatives. She was an active member of Jackson shared reflections on his Jackson’s strategic outlook led to the Lakota Omniciye, serving as first year as BHSU President during the statewide expansion of a program president for two years. the special session for new college offering veterans and military presidents from across the United personnel a fully-reimbursable tuition Mitchell was also president of States. Jackson has also spoke at the rate, increased study abroad programs the Kappa Delta Phi international Annual Lead Now! Youth Leadership and international partnerships, and honor society on campus and has Conference as well as several national the designation of a center in Rapid served as an active member of the educational conferences. City as a new BHSU location. Presidential Student Ambassadors, interacting with University alumni, Keep up-to-date with BHSU at www.BHSU.edu/News donors and the community. Mitchell will begin her teaching career at Eagle Butte this fall where she will be a junior first grade teacher. 5

Where Anything Sean Sherman, Attended Buffalo, choke cherries, and wild turnip are a few ingredients Sean Sherman uses in his indigenous cuisine. Last year Sean, Oglala Lakota, opened his business The Sioux Chef, as a caterer and food educator. In cultivating his own concept of Native American and traditional foods, Sean adamantly uses indigenous pieces from tribes throughout the region. “As a self-taught chef I’ve learned so many styles and worked with many cuisines. I saw there was a huge hole in the market for Native American foods,” said Sean. Sean studied wild foods, histories of food preparation, and how Native American cultures grow food. In July he opened a food truck, “Tatanka Truck,” in Minneapolis/ St. Paul and has a cookbook deal featuring Lakota food with modern interpretations. “Simple foods, few ingredients, really clean food,” says Sean. “This cuisine is truly local in preparation and in tradition.” Joe Feiler, ’82 & Jim Feiler, Attended Jim Feiler, left, and Joe Feiler, right, helped rescue two individuals in Washakie County recently as part of their volunteer work with the Wyoming Civil Air Patrol. Joe flew the Cessna 182T and his brother Jim served as mission observer and scanner. Working with the county sheriff and ground search crews, the brothers scanned the snowy, muddy search area from above looking for a couple in a red pickup missing for four days. After spotting the pickup, the brothers coordinated efforts with the sheriff and his ground crew leading to the couple’s safe rescue. Joe, a career and technical education teacher in Natrona County, Wyo., says he finds many connections between his piloting pastime and his career in the classroom. He incorporated ‘stage checks’ into his school’s welding program, a method he learned during flight training to ensure students meet proficiencies before moving on to the next skill. “Trainees need additional practice, more takeoffs, more landings,” said Joe. “Teaching is the same way. Learn the basic skill and the advanced maneuvers will follow.” Lindsey Brewer, ’07 Lindsey Brewer received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Brewer, a math teacher at Huron High School, was one of 108 math and science teachers to receive the award. The PAEMST is awarded annually to outstanding kindergarten through 12th grade science and math teachers across the country. Only two educators from each state are chosen to receive the honor. Brewer received $10,000 from the National Science Foundation to use at her discretion and was invited to an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. “It is truly an honor and I am grateful for this tremendous acknowledgement,” Brewer said. “To be recognized among presidential winners is very humbling. I never imagined I could be rewarded in such an awesome way for loving what I do every day – teaching.” 6

Is Possible Rebecca Linquist, ’04 It took only one clinical rotation for Dr. Rebecca Linquist to choose her medical specialty. Rebecca says she was drawn to the precision of ophthalmology, the medical field focusing on anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye. After graduating from BHSU, Rebecca went to medical school planning on specializing in family medicine. But then, she says, she fell in love with surgery. “Ophthalmology gives me the opportunity to perform surgery but also have a long term relationship with my patients,” says Rebecca. Rebecca works at Rapid City Medical Center and says the mix of outdoor activities and family in her native Black Hills called her back to the area after her residency. After growing up in Sturgis, Rebecca joined the National Guard and attended BHSU. She explored many occupations in health care, but says BHSU guided her choice to go into medicine. “I always knew I wanted to help people in the medical field,” said Rebecca. “BHSU did a great job in preparing me for medical school.” Dan Patterson, ’02 Dan Patterson enjoys working on the edge. Currently covering the United Nations in New York City as a reporter for Gawker Media, an influential online media group and blog network, Dan is known for his forward-looking perspective in journalism, social media, and human rights issues. Dan received the Donald Robinson Award for Investigative Journalism from The American Society of Journalists and Authors earlier this year. In his winning article, “Angels of Death” published on Contently.org, Dan dug into the manipulative and lucrative world of gun smuggling. “Through investigative journalism I find issues that have national or global impact and interview sources who can humanize those issues,” said Dan. A protégé of Dr. Dave Diamond, BHSU professor emeritus, Dan says BHSU faculty inspired him to learn, evolve, and aspire toward a future where anything is possible and where he could make an impact. Dan’s career spans from coast-to-coast having worked for Warner Bros., Capitol Records, ABC News Radio, Duhamel Broadcasting, and overseas. Mike Cronin, ’96 and Perry Jewett, ’99 The friendship between Mike Cronin, top, and Perry Jewett, bottom, was inevitable. Both active in rock climbing around the Black Hills, the two finally met at BHSU. They became roommates and continued climbing and biking during and after college. With day jobs as firefighters, Mike with the City of Rapid City, and Perry with the Department of Veterans Affairs, both make time to support the trails and routes around the Black Hills. Mike authored a rock climbing guide book, “Spearfish Canyon, the VC and other Black Hills Limestone” and serves as an ambassador with the Access Fund, a non- profit organization protecting the integrity of the nation’s climbing areas. Perry spearheaded the Dakota 5-0, a popular endurance mountain bike race, and leads other adventure sports events throughout the region. He also works with the Ridge Riders of the Black Hills Mountain Bike Club to build trails and coordinate events showcasing the region’s terrain and amenities. “We feel lucky to have a friendship allowing us to share the adventures of life and remind each other of adventures from the past,” said Perry. 7

FtroomctlhoetChoeurst Black Hills State University alum Snjezana Dojcinovic, left, is the product director for Lei Lou, a high-end, international fashion line in Croatia. Snjezana works with her sister, Aleksandra, right, the founder of the company. BHSU alum builds career with prestigious Croatian fashion line Each day Snjezana Dojcinovic makes women feel beautiful. A passion for fashion, and a determination to excel in every aspect of her life, has proven beneficial to the young businesswoman, who said Black Hills State University prepared her for a successful career in the fashion industry. Snjezana, who was known as Z of the company’s success. “You never always held an interest for production, when she attended classes and played know how much you will grow and whether it’s clothes, candy or basketball for BHSU, is the product what your potentials are. I always restaurants. director for Lei Lou, a high-end, knew my sister’s talent was very big international fashion line in Croatia. and I always knew she was going to “How do you get any kind of The company is owned by Snjezana’s be successful.” product? Every time we go to a sister, Aleksandra Dojcinovic, and restaurant or any business, I always since its inception in 2007, the brand As a product director, Snjezana look at it from a business standpoint. is a fashion icon, featured in Croatian handles the planning, coordination How many tables are in the fashion magazines and worn by and control of the manufacturing restaurant? How many waitresses are internationally-known actresses, process from start to finish. That there? I look at a place and I see if it’s singers and models in Eastern Europe. includes ordering the correct amount productive or not.” of fabric to knowing what the Lei Lou’s appeal to celebrities and customers want. Snjezana’s keen observation is top fashion magazines is something something she applies to the fashion she takes pride in. Lei Lou offers its brands in two industry. Building a successful stores in Croatia and one in Germany. business is the result of hard work “The motto of our brand is to make The fashion line is also sold at multi and persistence, traits that Snjezana a woman feel beautiful. When you do brand stores worldwide. cultivated during her time at BHSU, something from your heart, you will earning her business administration- succeed,” Snjezana said. While Snjezana loves fashion, she management degree. has always had an interest in the “It feels amazing,” added Snjezana business side of the industry. She has Her day-to-day routine often runs

12 hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., filledto really have this successful career in business, at such with production meetings, conferencea young age, Bhsu prepared me. calls and other tasks. -sNJEZANA Dojcinovic A hectic schedule is one that looking toward her future in the ”Snjezana is accustomed to, from fashion industry. “I wanted to experience something new and something different,” she said. “Learning English would help me balancing athletics, schoolwork and in my career.” a job while a student at BHSU. In An international student, Snjezana addition to her courses, she played for said it took major adjustments, both the Yellow Jacket women’s basketball in balancing athletics and schoolwork team. and acclimating to a new culture. Studying abroad is something “I left my home and I was on my Snjezana had always wanted to do, own, taking care of myself. I wouldn’t Snjezana Dojcinovic drives the ball down the court during a Yellow Jacket basketball game. to gain experience and exposure for have been able to do it without the Models walk the runway at a Lei Lou fashion show. The company holds three shows a year. her future in the international fashion help and support of my host family, Black Hills State University alum Brandon Bentley, ’10, shows his support for Snjezana Dojcinovic industry. the Stalders,” Snjezana said. “In those during a Yellow Jacket basketball game. “I had two passions. One was four years, I grew up. BHSU helped sports and the other one was fashion,” build me as a person.” Snjezana said. “I like seeing fashion, Snjezana started her days at 5 a.m. and I like the production of clothing, with practice, classes, a second practice starting with the fabric to seeing the and work in the evenings. After her final piece,” she said. shift as a lifeguard in the Donald E. Snjezana grew up in Zagreb, the Young Sports & Fitness Center, she’d capital of Croatia, a country in Eastern go home and study. Europe. Growing up, she was always “My entire day was very, very close to her sister, Aleksandra; they busy. I didn’t even have one hour for were best friends. myself,” Snjezana said. “It’s not easy. Aleksandra always knew she would But, to really have this successful be a fashion designer, Snjezana said. career in business, at a young age, Snjezana, however, took a different BHSU prepared me.” path. She played basketball. Snjezana worked in Chicago for the “When I started playing I didn’t United Colors of Benetton, a women’s really know what basketball was. I clothing brand, for a year before couldn’t even dribble. I was just a kid returning to Croatia to work with her playing on the street,” she said. sister. Snjezana mastered the art of While her schedule doesn’t allow dribbling and was accepted onto the time for basketball, Snjezana is content Croatian National Team, in the junior with Lei Lou’s direction. division, which included high school Lei Lou holds three fashion shows students. a year, and each has to be better than After high school, BHSU women’s the last, Snjezana said. Snjezana works basketball coach Mark Nore recruited backstage at Lei Lou fashion shows. Snjezana for the Yellow Jackets. Months are spent preparing for the Referred to as “the Croation 15- to 20-minute event. The shows not sensation,” Nore said Snjezana was an only showcase Lei Lou’s latest fashion excellent addition to the team. line, but help determine sales, public “Z was awesome, very hard-headed relations and gage customer feedback. and very competitive. She had a firery “It’s a tough industry. Everyone is spirit and lovable personality,” Nore able to see your work. And everyone said. “She was an awesome teammate is able to comment on it, whether and great memory for me as a coach.” positively or negatively,” Snjezana The opportunity to study and play said. “You have to be able to stay true basketball in the United States offered to yourself and stay dedicated. You just many benefits, as she was already cannot stop.”

2015 Swarm Days To watch a video from the 2014 Swarm Days celebration, go to www.youtube.com/BlackHillsState. Alumni Award recipients Excellence in Education an insurance agent in Spearfish and two Special Achievement Award: Dr. Tom Hills, years later became one of the owners of an ’62, graduated with his independent insurance agency and a real Award: Sharon House, bachelor’s degree in estate office. He was named Agent of the business education. After Year by the Professional Insurance Agents ’71, graduated with a teaching in Alcester and of South Dakota before retiring in 2010. In Brookings, Tom traveled 1992, Dan and colleagues franchised the bachelor’s of science Hills west receiving his master’s Spearfish Perkins Restaurant opening other in political science and restaurants in Watertown and Scottsbluff, degree. Following doctorate in the politics of education/ Neb. He currently serves as president of educational administration from the the Yellow Jacket Foundation Board of graduation, she built a University of Oregon. Tom returned to Directors, is an active member of the Green BHSU where he built a 29-year career as an and Gold Club/Yellow Jacket Club for career that combined her educator and leader serving as professor over 30 years, and serves on the School of of political science, chair of the division of Business Advisory Board. House aspiration to work for her social science, and dean of the College of tribe, Oneida, and serve Business & Public Affairs before retiring in 1998. Tom was named Best Adviser on as an attorney. Sharon Campus by the Vets Club, Student Senate Outstanding Teacher, and Distinguished worked for the Oneida Tribe in several Faculty. Tom participated in several National Science Foundation Chautauqua different capacities before attending the Short Courses held in the former Soviet Union and China. Tom was also named a University of Wisconsin Law School. Fulbright Scholar serving in an academic administrator role in Germany. BHSU Sharon’s roles as in-house counsel for the named Hills Professor Emeritus in political science in 2003. Tom served as a member Oneida Tribe and contract attorney for the of the South Dakota’s state House of Representatives from 2005-2009. Oneida Gaming Commission led peers Distinguished Alumnus to nominate her for selection as one of Award: William A. Casino Enterprise Management Magazine’s Roberts, III, ’73, graduated 2010 Great Women of Gaming. Currently with a bachelor’s of science serving as judge, Sharon was elected to the degree. He obtained his Appellate Court of the Oneida Nation of juris doctor with honors Wisconsin in November 2014. from the University Roberts of Iowa School of Law Young Alumni and his master of laws Achievement Award: degree with honors from Amber (Moeding) Bell, The George Washington University Law ’06, graduated with a School. He served as attorney-advisor bachelor’s degree in in the Navy Regional Procurement biology. Amber says Center, assistant to the general council working as a student of the U.S. Navy, and chief counsel for Bell technology fellow and in the Center for Special Service Award: Wang Laboratories, Inc., Federal Services Dan Green, ’64, graduated Division before going into private practice. Conservation of Biological Resources from BHSU with a For over 15 years, Bill has been a senior (CCBR) at BHSU inspired her to study bachelor’s of education partner and co-chair of the nation’s forensic science. She pursued her master’s degree in social science. premier Government Contracts Practice degree in forensic science at Nebraska Dan taught social Group at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, Wesleyan University and completed an studies in the Vermillion D.C. Bill is an active player in charting internship at the Miami-Dade Medical Green School District. While at the firm’s strategy, finances, talent and Examiner’s Office in Miami, Fla. While Vermillion, Dan started the professional affairs. Bill was named one of obtaining her master’s she worked at a wrestling program in 1965 D.C.’s “Super Lawyers” for government livestock genetics company, Geneseek. and was assistant football coach from 1964- contracts by Super Lawyers magazine. Amber now works for the Division 68. He received his master’s in secondary He received the AV Peer Review Rating, of Criminal Investigation’s Forensic education from the University of South Matindale-Hubbell’s highest ranking Laboratory in Pierre. Amber evaluates, Dakota before moving back to Spearfish by peers for general ethical standards examines, and identifies physical evidence where he taught at Spearfish High School and legal ability. Bill is an avid skier and from and at crime scenes, prepares reports, until 1975. Dan was the head coach for golfer and is a member of the Army Navy and provides expert testimony in criminal the Spearfish Spartans football team from Country Club’s traveling competitive golf courts. Amber became a certified crime 1969-74. In 1975 Dan began his career as team. scene investigator in 2014. 1100

Schedule of Events | www.BHSU.edu/swarmdays Monday, Oct. 5 Friday, Oct. 9 4 to 7 p.m.: Swarm Days Fair & Carnival, Field House 12 p.m.: Alumni Awards Luncheon, Joy Center Tuesday, Oct. 6 6 p.m.: Hall of Fame Banquet, Jacket Legacy Room 7:30 p.m.: Pep Rally, Burning of the “BH”, Lyle Hare Stadium Saturday, Oct. 10 8:15 p.m.: Country Campfire, Joy Center 10 a.m.: Parade Wednesday, Oct. 7: 11:15 a.m.: Tailgate Social, Joy Center patio 4 to 6 p.m.: Kiddie Carnival, Campus Green 1 p.m.: BHSU Football Game, Lyle Hare Stadium 7 p.m.: Comedy Magician, Jacket Legacy Room Thursday, Oct. 8 *Tickets for the Alumni Awards Luncheon & Hall of Fame Banquet must be purchased in 7 p.m.: Coronation, Clare & Josef Meier Recital Hall advance. Call (605) 642-6385 to purchase tickets or for more information. Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame Three athletes, a coach, contributors and three athletic teams will be inducted into the Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame during the 2015 Swarm Days celebration. Newell Finkbeiner Deaver-Faustino Gunnare Chris and Belva Anderson Dennis R. Newell, Jr., ’04, cross Conference in 1986 - 1989 • Set the BHSU record in shot put – His high school teams won two country & track and field • BHSU men’s basketball All- 45-4 and in discus – 141-9 state championships, and in 2010, • 10-Time NAIA All-American Century Team Selection • District 12 performance in 1993 in his Casper College team made it • 14-Time Dakota Athletic • Scored a career-high 31 points the shot put with a throw of 43-5 ½ to the final four in the national Conference (DAC) All-Conference versus Dakota Wesleyan University • Qualified for NAIA national meet tournament. He has been named • Held six school records • Second in scoring in the South in 1994 coach of the year 16 times. • Two NAIA Team Runner- Up Dakota Intercollegiate Conference • Named All-American and All finishes in cross country and three (SDIC) in 1988 averaging 20.8 District in 1993 Chris, ’69 and ’72, and Belva DAC team titles in cross country points per game • SDIC Champions in 1993 Anderson, ’72 and ’74, contributor • One NAIA Top-Four finish in • 762 career rebounds; ninth in Chris and Belva Anderson indoor track and field rebounding in the SDIC in 1988 Dwight Gunnare, ’82, is being established an endowment for • Six DAC Individual Titles and with 6.1 rebounds per game inducted as a coach. Gunnare’s athletic scholarships and have two DAC records • 1987 SDIC Champions; most overall college coaching record in contributed over $80,000 to BHSU. • National Champion Runner Up valuable player 1986-1989 women’s basketball is 307 wins and Chris, a Yellow Jacket Foundation in 2002 in cross country and 10,000 115 losses for a 73 percent winning board member, is a past president meters in 2003 in outdoor track Anna M. Deaver-Faustino, ’95, percentage. He has coached and helped in the reorganization track and field at Miles Community College of the foundation. Chris graduated Stacy Finkbeiner, ’89, men’s • NAIA All-American in shot put, and Casper College. His high with a history education degree basketball placing fourth in 1993 school overall record in women’s and Belva with an elementary • 1,873 points scored in career • NAIA All-American in the discus basketball is 175-87, completing education degree. • All District in 1987 – 1989 and All placing eighth in 1993 a 66 percent winning percentage. The 1932 Yellow Jacket football team The 1964-65 men’s basketball team The 1973 men’s cross country team was was the first team in BH’s history to go complied a 17-7 record and were the first team in BH’s history to win a undefeated (6-0-1) and was the only co-champions of the South Dakota cross country conference title winning team in South Dakota and among the few Intercollegiate Conference. Team the South Dakota Intercollegiate undefeated teams in the country. Team members include (kneeling left to Conference. Ken Hunter was the members include (kneeling left to right): right): Wayne Ward, Bill Kohn, Cliff individual champion in the meet. Team Clarkson Jennerjahn, Louis Day, Donald Hanson, Ken Knapp, and Doug Stanford; members include (kneeling left to Kachelhoffer, Howard Christenson, and (standing left to right): Rollie Halverson, right): John Ziegler, Paul Ausderan, Ken Lawrence Johnson; (standing left to right): student manager; Rich Lunderman, Terry Hunter, and Bruce Grode; (standing Jake Cope, Harold Ellingson, and Woodrow Rypkema, Oliver Carter, Terry Swindell, left to right): head coach Dave Sampson; not pictured: Robert Bailey, Frank Ward, Skip Larson, and head coach Little, Roy Borreson, Gary Padgett, Robert Calvert, Lawrence Ferguson, Erwin Thurman Wright; not pictured: Ken Alsop and Gerald Collogan; not pictured: Griffith, Mylo Jackson, Francis Johnson, and Tony Monaco. John Fisherman, Alvin Grassrope, Ralph Keene, Frank Kucera, Lee Liston, Brian McMahon, Terry Padgett, Mitch Charles Lown, Elmer Pontius, Francis Quinn, Paulson, and Gene Salmon. John Scheidt, Robert Schloredt, Marvin Schmoker, Arnold Suiter, and Earl Vopat. 11 The Jackets were coached by Paul Rose.

YELLOW JACKET NEWS BHSU adds women’s The BHSU men’s and women’s rodeo team competed at this year’s College National Finals triathlon to lineup Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. Through a grant from USA BHSU rodeo competes at CNFR Triathlon and in conjunction with the NCAA, BHSU will add Jackets round out a successful year in region the emerging sport of women’s triathlon beginning in the fall of The BHSU men’s and women’s while Katie Lensegrav was the 2015. rodeo teams qualified for the College Reserve All-Around Cowgirl for the National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) for region. “We feel this is a unique the 2014-15 year. opportunity to support an up- Thybo also won the region title and-coming sport that is a natural The Yellow Jackets were aided on bull riding while the green and gold fit in the community of Spearfish the men’s side by winning four of the took home first through fourth place and the Black Hills area,” BHSU 10 rodeos enroute to a second place in team roping. Wyatt Treeby won President Tom Jackson, Jr., said. Great Plains Region title. the region title. “We are looking forward to seeing this sport grow and foster at our The women’s team won the Will At the conclusion of the regular university in the coming years and Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede and season, 11 individuals traveled to provide additional opportunities finished second in four other rodeos Casper, Wyo. for the CNFR. for women who wish to compete at as they also placed second in the the NCAA Division II level in the region. “I thought we had a lot of sport of triathlon.” success this year,” head coach Glen Tate Thybo won the Men’s All- Lammers said. “We just want to keep Jackson praised Director of Around Cowboy title for the region improving our team.” Athletics Jhett Albers and his staff for proactively pursuing and BHSU track and field earns All-American honors obtaining grant funds to establish a women’s triathlon program at Black Hills State distance medley relay Baldwin followed in BHSU. University track and team also garnered All- Kraft’s footsteps and field experienced American Status. earned All-American “We are excited to accept the unprecedented success status individually for USA Triathlon Grant to establish at the NCAA Division The two were joined the second time when a women’s triathlon team as an II level during the by Chris Johnson and he placed fourth overall emerging sport at the NCAA 2014-15 year. Five Baker Diede on the in the 1,500-meter run Division II level,” Albers said. “We individuals and a distance medley relay in 3:48.73. feel the area in and around Black relay team earned All- team, setting the school Hills State lends very well to the American honors. record in 9:54.56. Madison McLaughlin training program required of our also garnered All- student-athletes competing in the In March senior During the outdoor American honors when sport of triathlon.” Mitch Kraft and junior season, Kraft followed she placed third in the Alec Baldwin both his indoor success with shot put at the NCAA Triathlon joins women’s soccer earned individual an eighth place national Outdoor Track and as recent additions to the Yellow success while the finish in the 3,000-meter Field Championships. Jacket athletic department. steeplechase in 8:57.24. Women’s soccer will begin in the fall of 2016. 12 Read more Yellow Jacket news at www.bhsu.edu/athletics

YELLOW JACKET NEWS Making the grade Yellow Jacket scholar-athletes record impressive grade point averages Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets aren’t just prepare for classroom exams. making an impression on the court. Scholar-athletes at “The coaches make it known that academics come first BHSU are recording impressive grade point averages (GPAs). and that is always a good reassurance at the end of the day. That perspective is a quality the whole university Jhett Albers, director of athletics, said BHSU scholar- embodies,” said Kotelman. athlete GPA statistics are impressive every year but even more impressive this year because BHSU has increased The education scholar-athletes receive from BHSU the number of students participating in the University’s benefits both their current and future endeavors. athletic programs. For the 2014-2015 academic year, more than 230 students participated in BHSU Yellow Jacket Among the 411 BHSU graduates this spring were Athletics. several athletes including Kotelman who will attend graduate school to become a physician’s assistant and “The coaching staffs at BHSU do an exceptional Brody Brisk, Yellow Jacket men’s basketball player, who job recruiting scholar-athletes that fit the University will begin medical school in the fall. academically as well as athletically,” said Albers. “Being successful both in and out of the classroom and earning a Many successful professionals and business people degree are the top priorities of our department and that is throughout the region and world were once stand-out shown in the success and academic achievements of our Yellow Jackets including Spearfish orthodontist Jesse scholar-athletes as reflected through their high-achieving Dana, podiatrist GPAs and graduation rates.” Lorri Riley, financial planner Harvey The overall total combined GPA for BHSU scholar- Krautschun, President athletes is nearly 3.0 for the 2014-2015 academic year. and CEO of Graham Recently released grade point average data reveals that Tire Company David the scholar-athletes’ GPAs not only exceed the academic Mickelson who eligibility requirements set by the NCAA Division II resides in Sioux Falls, but are also higher than the overall average for BHSU winner of the 2015 students. World’s Strongest Man title Brian The BHSU women’s basketball team has the highest Shaw, and Snjezana average GPA among all the Yellow Jacket teams with a Dojcinovic who works 3.559, followed by women’s cross country with a 3.398 for an international and women’s outdoor track with a 3.364. fashion label in Croatia. President of BHSU, Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., said scholar- athletes are performing well both inside and outside the classroom. “Every scholar-athlete is here to earn a degree at a university with outstanding academic quality,” said Jackson. “We’re fortunate. At BHSU we have a great athletic family supporting our students.” Cassidy Kotelman, biology major from Brookings who plays forward, said the coaches also contribute to the players’ academic success by working with their professors and being flexible when students need time to Cassidy Kotelman, a biology major from Brookings and forward for the Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team, was part of this year’s high student-athlete GPA. The women’s basketball team scored the highest average GPA of all the athletic teams.

CREATING A LEGACY BHSU Legacy Family honors four generations of teachers in South Dakota and Wyoming Black Hills State Black Hills State University honored four generations of Hubert L. and as a school librarian for University honored four Lucille M. (Larson) Coffield as the 2015 Legacy Family. The Coffield Campbell County High generations of descendants family includes more than 20 alumni throughout South Dakota and School in Gillette, Wyo. of Hubert L. and Lucille M. Wyoming. Marie’s daughter Kathleen (Larson) Coffield as the 2015 (Packard) Engle taught Legacy Family. The Coffield Kristin Carmichael, head Hubert and Lucille middle school physical family includes BHSU’s volleyball coach at BHSU Coffield’s youngest education in Newcastle, volleyball coach, a National and great-granddaughter daughter, Marie (Coffield) Wyo., for more than 25 Hall of Fame Teacher, and of Lucille, said pursuing Packard, accepted the years after graduating from more than 20 other BHSU higher education was very Legacy Family Award on BHSU and was named to alumni throughout South important to her great- behalf of the family’s 23 the 2008 National Teachers Dakota and Wyoming. grandmother. descendants who have Hall of Fame. attended or graduated from Started in 2008, the “Education was a legacy BHSU. Marie graduated Kathleen’s two daughters, Legacy Family Award Lucille Coffield left with with her bachelor’s Kristin (Engle) Carmichael honors families who have our family. Our family truly degree in education from and Kalin (Engle) Chapman, a tradition of attending bleeds BHSU green and BHSU and then worked graduated from and played BHSU. gold,” said Carmichael. volleyball at BHSU. Kristin now serves as the head Lucille Coffield, Class coach for the BHSU Yellow of ’67, began the family Jacket Volleyball Team tradition attending summer and Kalin teaches physical school at BHSU while education while coaching teaching in several one- varsity volleyball in Bison. room country schools in northwestern South Dakota. “Coincidentally, Kalin Lucille was inducted into lives and teaches just a few the South Dakota Hall of miles from the country Fame in 1997 at the age of schools where our Great 97 for her contributions to Grandma Lucille taught 60 education. years ago,” said Kristin. Artwork by John Gritts raises funds for student scholarships Prints of a drawing by John Gritts are raising funds A former BHSU staff member is purchase benefiting Native American for BHSU student scholarships. putting his talents to good use. student scholarships. 14 John Gritts worked at BHSU for 24 Prints of the drawing, a colored- years mentoring students through the pencil piece featuring a Native Upward Bound, TRIO, and Center for American dancer in BHSU’s American Indian Studies programs green and gold colors, are selling before beginning his work in the for $100 each, with all proceeds BHSU Student Financial Services benefiting American Indian student Office, where he was eventually scholarships at BHSU. named director of financial aid. To purchase a print and support His presence on campus continues American Indian scholarships at to this day with the recent release BHSU, contact Steve Meeker, at of “BHSU Traditional Dancer,” [email protected] or call (605) a drawing by Gritts available for 642-6385.

CREATING A LEGACY ‘This is every piano player’s dream’ BHSU alum establishes BHSU alums, scholarship community fund in memory of Steinway piano teammate A new, pristine Steinway Far left, Dr. Rachel Headley, and far right, Dr. Symeon Waseen, thank More than 40 years & Sons Grand Piano, Sandra and Tad Addy (center) who contributed more than half the after they ran track for purchased entirely by funds raised to purchase BHSU’s new Steinway Grand Piano. The piano BHSU, Barry Grossenburg, donations, now graces will be named in honor of the Addys. attended, still keeps a the concert stage of BHSU photo of his teammate Roy thanks to the generosity of “It’s hard to put into sound and quality said Dr. Borreson, ’75, in his office. the community. words what it means to Symeon Waseen, assistant have a Steinway at BHSU,” professor of music. Grossenburg established More than $90,000 was said Loftin. “This is every the Roy Borreson Memorial raised to purchase the piano player’s dream.” “Students at BHSU will Scholarship recently piano. play and be accompanied in honor of Roy who BHSU music faculty by this high-caliber lived courageously with The Steinway will be traveled to New York to instrument. This piano Huntington’s disease before named in honor of Tad personally select the piano. makes everything sound passing away in 2008. and Sandra Addy who The Steinway & Sons more beautiful,” said contributed more than half piano sets the standard for Waseen. The Roy Borreson the funds raised for the Memorial Scholarship will instrument. be awarded to a BHSU men’s track and field and/ “We saw a dream come or cross country athlete true today,” said Sandra from South Dakota with Addy. “The quality of this preference given to middle instrument matches the distance runners. quality of the BHSU music faculty and the beautiful Dave Little, who coached Clare & Josef Meier Recital at BHSU for 30 years, said Hall.” he considers Roy one of the top athletes he ever coached, Jennifer Loftin, both as an athlete and as sophomore music a person. Little says Roy’s education major from positive impact continues Sturgis, said the Steinway’s today with the scholarship. quality of workmanship and materials make it a treasured instrument. Capital campaign begins to fund Newman Center on BHSU campus Fundraising efforts are currently center will have study and meeting Fundraising efforts are currently underway for a new underway for a new BHSU rooms, a kitchen, student lounge BHSU Newman Center. The new center will be located Newman Center, south of the and gathering hall. across from the student union and include a chapel, Student Union. study and meeting rooms, a kitchen, student lounge Construction will begin in 2017. and gathering hall. The current Newman Center To learn more about the is one mile from campus and has BHSU Newman Center outgrown the facilities. The new Capital Campaign, visit www. center will have more than 16,000 bhsunewman.com or contact Tracy square feet and a chapel. The Manning-Egge at (605) 484-0757.

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KUDOS & ANNOUNCEMENTS be the state’s artist laureate. Dale, who is English (NCTE), as well as the Nebraska head football coach for nine years, and the a sculptor, has his work on display in the English Language Arts Council (NELAC) assistant coach for 21 years. He was inducted Capitol rotunda and other spots on the all of her teaching career. In addition, she into the Wyoming Coaches Hall of Fame Capitol complex in Pierre. His appointment was a member of the Nebraska Speech (2003), the National High School Athletic runs through July 1, 2019. Communication and Theater Association Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2010), and served on that board for seven years. and the BHSU Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame Richard “Dick” Termes, ’64, Spearfish, of She is currently a board member of the (2010). Termesphere Gallery was presented the 2015 Nebraska Writing Project at the University Tip of the Spear Award by Visit Spearfish. of Nebraska, Lincoln, and a member of [ The 80s ] The Tip of the Spear Award is presented the Educational Service Unit 17 board annually in recognition of valuable for Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha, and Rock Darla J. (Talty) Crown, ’80, Rapid City, contributions to the Spearfish Tourism counties in Nebraska. An adjunct professor recently retired after 42 years of service. Industry. at Mid Plains Community College for more In June of 1973, she enlisted into the U.S. than 20 years, Jan is also the Chair of the Women’s Army Corps. In the spring of 2011, [ The 70s ] NeWP Youth Writing Festival. Darla became the first female Chief Warrant Officer for the South Dakota National Janice “Jan” (Brozik) Cerney, ’70, Philip, Gloria (Shavlik) Landphere, ’72, Belle Guard. co-authored a book with Roberta “Bobbi” Fourche, was elected Mayor of the City of Sago, special collections librarian at BHSU. Belle Fourche. Carla Franklin, ’87, Nash, Texas, retired after “Images of America: Black Hills Gold Rush teaching 27 years in elementary education. Towns, Volume II,” shows a pictorial history Dennis “Dennie” Mann, ’79, Rapid City, Carla was employed with the Texarkana of the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1876 and the received the South Dakota Chapter of the Independent School District (15 years) towns that were affected during the gold Wildlife Society’s 2015 Professional of and the Liberty-Eylau Independent School rush era in the late 1800s. the Year Award. His service to the state’s District (12 years). wildlife resources include over 16,000 acres Connie Craft, ’79, Greybull, Wyo., joined the of land acquisition in western South Dakota, Joe Guttierez, ’89 & ’13, Sturgis, was Greybull Standard and its sister publication, utilizing a geographic information system recognized last March at the State A boys the Basin Republican-Rustler. Connie is in (GIS) for habitat and wildlife enforcement basketball tournament in Rapid City for sales/advertising. operations, and forming partnerships with 25 years of coaching in South Dakota. Joe (among others) the U.S. Forest Service started his coaching career at BHSU and was Judy (Boydston) Dryden, ’70 & ’76, Rapid to assist with support and funding for an assistant football coach from 1989 to 2005. City, received the Diplomat of the Year acquisition and habitat enhancement Since 2005, he has been the assistant football Award from the Rapid City Area Chamber projects. Dennie, who retired in 2012, coach at St. Thomas More High School in of Commerce. Each year the chamber worked for the South Dakota Game, Fish & Rapid City. Joe also coached middle and recognizes one of their members that has Parks for 35 years. high school basketball for 13 years in Sturgis. consistently made a difference with the chamber and the community. Tom May, ’72, Spearfish, was inducted Sheila Kinghorn, ’84, Spearfish, was named into the Chamberlain School District Hall the Lead-Deadwood School District Teacher Gary Johnson, ’78, Fort Pierre, was of Fame. Tom worked in the Chamberlain of the Year. Sheila taught fourth grade at presented with the Life National Governor School District from 1971-85 as the high Lead-Deadwood Elementary school. She Award from the Associated General school counselor and coach. retired, at the end of the school year, after 30 Contractors of America during the AGC years of teaching. National meeting last March in San Juan, Priscilla (Young) Romkema, ’79, Spearfish, Puerto Rico. Gary is the seventh individual, was named president-elect of the National Dennis Krejci, ’80, Beatrice, Neb., was since 1946, from the Highway-Heavy Business Education Association (NBEA) named the 2015 National Business Education Utilities Chapter of the AGC of South for the 2015-2016 year at the NBEA annual Association (NBEA) Outstanding secondary Dakota to receive this distinction. It is a convention in Chicago. The NBEA is the Teacher of the Year from the M-PBEA region. 12-year commitment to the National AGC of nation’s leading professional association The Mountain-Plains Business Education America to achieve this status. Gary was also devoted to instruction, administration, Association (M-PBEA) is an affiliate of the re-elected to another three-year term to the research, and dissemination of information NBEA, the nation’s largest professional Stanley County School Board in early June. for and about business. Priscilla is the dean organization devoted to instruction, of the College of Business and Natural administration, research, and dissemination Jan Knispel, ’71, Valentine, Neb., was Sciences at BHSU. of information for and about business. inducted, last May, into the Nebraska Dennis teaches at Tri County High School in English Language Arts Council’s Educators’ Kevin Williams, ’76, Casper, Wyo., retired DeWitt, Neb. Hall of Fame. Jan is a former English teacher as the longtime girl’s track coach at Kelly and language arts department head at Walsh High School in Casper. Kevin was the Valentine High School. Jan was a member head girls track coach for 38 years, winning of the National Council of Teachers of three state championships; he also was the

KUDOS & ANNOUNCEMENTS [ The 90s ] the new president of the Aberdeen Catholic Pam (Haugen) Jacobs, ’07, Spearfish, was School System. Jeff previously served the elected to the Spearfish City Council. Pam, Aaron Carr, ’94, Lusk, Wyo., was hired past nine years as the principal at Sturgis who will represent Ward 3, will serve on the as the superintendent of schools for the Brown High School. legal, finance, and public safety committee. Niobrara County School District #1. Michelle (Geier) Simmons, ’91, Aberdeen, Holly (Misterek) Mortenson, ’09, Shelby (Bennett) Cihak, Attended, was hired as the pre-kindergarten director/ Whitewood, has accepted a position as a Spearfish, was hired as the property teacher at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in credit analyst with Black Hills Community manager for the Real Estate Center in Aberdeen. Bank in Spearfish. Spearfish. Justin Speck, ’91, Rapid City, was Jordan Bauer, ’09 & ’11, Piedmont, Chad Hedderman, ’98, Sturgis, was hired as appointed artistic director of the Black Hills was named the new activities director the new assistant principal at Sturgis Brown Community Theatre. Justin is responsible at Spearfish High School. Jordan was High School (SBHS). Chad was previously for producing five main-stage plays previously the assistant women’s basketball the career and technical education (CTE) and musicals, an annual dinner theater coach at BHSU for nine years. instructor at SBHS. fundraising production and overseeing the educational and outreach efforts of the Anya (Olverson) Mueller, ’02, Rapid City, Carol (Green) Kjar, ’90 & ’91, Garden City, organization. He has been teaching theater received the Young Professional of the Idaho, retired last summer as a natural for over 20 years and has been artistic Year award from the Young Professionals resources technical writer/editor for the director of theater at Rapid City Central Group during the Rapid City Chamber Bureau of Reclamation. Carol recently High School since 2004. of Commerce’s annual meeting. She was published her first suspense romance novel, recognized by the South Dakota Jaycees “The Treasure of Adonis” by C.S. Kjar. She [ The 00s ] as one of “Ten Outstanding Young South is currently working with an illustrator for Dakotans.” Anya works at KNBN, Rapid her children’s book, “The Five Grannies Go Alexa (Redding) Beltz, ’07, Hugoton, Kan., City’s NBC affiliate, as a morning news to the Ball,” that she hopes to release before was chosen as the 2016 USD 210 School reporter and social media director. Christmas. District Teacher of the Year. Alexa teaches Interrelated Studies at Hugoton High School. Dirk Remily, ’07 & ’09, Denver, Colo., has Don Lyon, ’95, Spearfish, was hired as the accepted a clerkship with Denver judge new principal at Spearfish Middle School. Angela “Angie” (Becker) Duncan, ’00, Catherine Lemon, after a successful first year Don previously served the past 17 years in Spearfish, was named one of 23 top of law school at the University of Denver. the Meade School District; the last 12 years producing agents in 2014 by Wellmark Blue as the assistant principal at Sturgis Brown Cross and Blue Shield as part of the annual Bjorg Remmers-Seymour, ’01, Rapid City, High School. Promise Awards. The Promise Awards received the Rapid City Educator of the Year recognize Wellmark agents and agencies for Award by the Rapid City Public Schools Urla (Charette) Marcus, ’99 & ’07, Spearfish, their success during the past year as well Foundation. Bjorg teaches eight grade math was named to S.D. Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s as their dedication to serving the needs of at East Middle School in Rapid City. Native American Student Achievement Wellmark members. Angie is an agent at Advisory Council. Urla, who was named a First Western Insurance in Spearfish. Shannon (Mentzer) Schweitzer, ’08, Fort “Champion for American Indian Students” Pierre, was elected to a three-year term to the by National Relief Charities, is involved on Patrick Fink, ’06, Denver, Colo., accepted Stanley County School Board in early June. a national and regional level with Native a position at Denver University’s Daniels American organizations. She is the director College of Business as a program counselor. Dominick J. Vergara, ‘08, Billings, Mont., of the Center for American Indian Studies at graduated from Rocky Mountain College BHSU. Michelle (Stensaas) Glodt, ’00, Pierre, with a master’s degree in Educational was named the South Dakota Association Leadership. Dominick serves as the athletic Kelly Merager, ’96, Cody, Wyo., was of Elementary School Principal’s 2015 director, assistant principal and physical recently hired as the principal at Eastside Instructional Leader of the Year. Michelle education teacher at Elder Grove School in Elementary School in Cody. Kelly was received this honor for her dedication and Billings. previously the assistant principal at Eastside exemplary instructional leadership skills. Elementary where he had served since 2006. She serves as principal for the Stanley Nicole (Woolridge) Ott, ’08, Casper, Wyo., County Elementary School in Fort Pierre. was named to the Top 25 under 35 Editors Randy Routier, Attended, Buffalo, was and Publishers by E&P magazine. Within presented with the ninth annual Shane Dan Hodgs, ’03, Spearfish, was elected to the last two years, Nicole (31) has won a Drury Keeping the Faith/True Grit Award the Spearfish City Council. Dan, who will President’s Award for Innovation from during the annual Black Hills Stock Show & represent Ward 1, will serve on the public parent company Lee Enterprises. She was Rodeo in Rapid City. works committee. also responsible for redesigning Trib.com, which has been honored by the Wyoming Jeff Simmons, ’91, Aberdeen, was hired as Press Association two years in a row. Nicole

KUDOS & ANNOUNCEMENTS has also helped turn the annual Wyoming Myrna J. Sorensen, ’99, (10 years). for the 2015-16 year. She is among the top six Women’s Expo into a profitable venture. teachers chosen in the state to compete for Nicole is the marketing and digital director Five alumni, in addition to the BHSU Teacher of the Year. Shelly teaches second for the Casper Star-Tribune. Alumni Association, were honored during grade at South Park Elementary School in the 96th annual Spearfish Area Chamber of Belle Fourche. Jennifer (Wagner) Williams, ’02, Rapid Commerce banquet and awards ceremony. City, received the 2015 Young Lawyer of Honorees include: French Bryan, ’72 and Alumni honored by the Meade School the Year Award by the Pennington County Taffy (Tucker) Bryan, ’72, Bay Leaf Café, District include: Retirees: Lon Harter, ’74, Bar Association. Jennifer is a lawyer for the Lifetime Achievement Award; Kelsie (36 years); Sharon (Edlund) Rank, ’96, (15 South Dakota Supreme Court. (Hoffman) Darling, ’07 & ’08, Quik Signs, years); Joyce (McKee) Schieffer, ’82, (33 Business Beautification Award; John Steele, years); and Deb (Murphy) Schnell, ’06, (36 [ The 10s ] ’74, Northern Hills Cinema, Prairie Family years). Business Excellence Award; Paul Young, ’78, Ann (Rinas) Anderson, ’10, Belle Spirit of Spearfish; and the BHSU Alumni Alumni honored by the Meade School Fourche, received the Outstanding Earth Association received the Micropolitan District for their years of service include: Science Teacher award from the National Award for its commitment to bettering Jerri (Maney) Heggem, ’82, (30 years); Association of Geoscience Teachers. Ann is Spearfish. Shari Keffeler, Attended, (30 years); Ann a fifth-grade science teacher in Belle Fourche. (Gallagher) Kling, ’79 & ’02, (35 years); The following alumni were recognized for Sharon (Edlund) Rank, ’96, (15 years); Andrea (Nelson) Bakeberg, ’12, Spearfish, their business contributions and success Wanda Russell, ’83 & ’00, (15 years); and Jan accepted a position as assistant director during the sixth annual South Dakota Center (Petersen) Steffes, ’79, (35 years). of the South Dakota Center of Enterprise for Enterprise Opportunity celebrating Opportunity; SD CEO Women’s Business Women in Business luncheon: Lezlie Alumni honored as Teachers of the Year by Center at BHSU. Snoozy-Kaitfors, Attended, Enterprising the Meade School District include: Katie Business Woman Award, owner of Comfort (Halter) Harrington, ’07, Piedmont Valley Taylor Guthmiller, ’15, Spearfish, was hired Keepers in Spearfish and Belle Estates Living Elementary School; Cary (Kling) Johnston, as the department secretary in the College of in Belle Fourche; Megan (Karbowski) ’83, Rural Schools; Ann (Gallagher) Kling, Business & Natural Sciences. Whitman, Attended, Enterprising Friend of ’79 & ’02, Whitewood Elementary School; Small Business Award, executive director Debby (Hadden) Neiman, ’02, Sturgis Nickolas Ralston, ’13, Denver, Colo., of Main Street Square in Rapid City; and Elementary School; Carolyn (Thomson) accepted a position as a training specialist Midwest Marketing won the Enterprising Schuldies, ’92, Sturgis Brown High School; with the Denver Public School district. Business Team Award. Team members and Cathie (Doering) Anderson, ‘80 & ’02, include: Megan (Foster) Batteen, ’08, Sturgis Williams Middle School and Meade Lila (DeMarris) Mehlhaff, ’12, Rapid City, marketing manager; Mr. Todd Goetz, ’87, School District. is now the CEO/President at Native Legacy creative director; and Erika (Forget) Uecker, Resources Inc., a consulting and project ’14, interactive web director. Alumni honored for service by the Spearfish management company. School District include: Retirees: Dawn Alumni honored for service by the Belle Edwards, ’78, (19 years); Kathy (Gossman) Clay Pottorff, ’12, was hired as the new Fourche School District include: Retirees: Gusso, ’79 & ’02, (27 years); Tim Gusso, ’74, boys’ varsity head basketball coach at Belle Marlene (Mortellaro) Coyle, ’72, (29 years); (30 years); and Darlene (Davis) Telkamp, Fourche High School. Clay was previously Robert “Bob” Hellevang, ’79, (35 years); and ’74 & ’02, (30 years). serving as assistant boys’ basketball coach at Randy Nicholas, ’82, (33 years). Employees Greeley West High School in Greeley, Colo. honored for their years of service include: Alumni honored as Teachers of the Year by Philip “Phil” McNally, ’04, (15 years); and the Spearfish School District include: Kristi Corinne Goodman, ’12, Spearfish, the Nicholas “Nick” Redden, ’04, (10 years). (Dykes) Delahoyde, ’99, Mountain View program manager for the Western Resources Rhonda (Neumiller) Schultz, ’81, Belle Elementary School; Betsy (Magnell) Adult Day Service in Spearfish, had a ribbon Fourche High School secretary, was Koistinen, ’91, West Elementary School; cutting for the Adult Day Service. This recognized as the employee of the year. Rebecca “Becky” (Thomas) Sukstorf, non-profit program provides cognitive and ’83, Spearfish Middle School; and Lauren physical activities to adults with disabilities. Julie (Owen) Hatling, ’05 & ’09, math (Foster) Jones, ’06, Creekside Elementary teacher at Belle Fourche Middle School, School and Spearfish School District. [ 1883-2015 ] was named Belle Fourche School District Teacher of the Year. She was also named a The City of Spearfish recognized the teaching finalist for the Presidential Award following alumni for their years of service: for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Melinda “Mindy” (Gooddale) Capp, ’02, for the 2014-15 school year. (5 years); William Domagall, ’08, (5 years); Verla (Nicholas) Little, ’93, (15 years); Leah Shelly (Brink) Mikkelson, ’96 & ’06, Belle (Retzlaff) Rafferty, ’99, (15 years); and Fourche, was named the Region 7 Teacher

ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES [ The 90s ] [ The 10s ] Hillary (Wittenhagen), ’11, will marry Reed Perry, Sept. 9, 2016. The wedding will take Gwen (McClure), ’97, married Joseph Ashley (Paisley), Attending, will marry place in Breckenridge, Colo. Hillary is a Martin, Attended, April 3, 2015. Gwen is the Adam Gomez, ’15, Oct. 10, 2015. Adam graphic and web designer for Luxury Time floor supervisor at the Silverado/Franklin is currently employed by the Sanford in Denver, Colo. in Deadwood. Joseph works at Terry Underground Research Facility in Lead. Components in Spearfish. Together they Sara (Thornberry), ’10, married Nicolaus run Black Hills Laser Designs. The couple Roxanne (Gray), ’12, married Cody Hartl, “Nik” Prather, ’10, June 20, 2015. Sara resides in Deadwood. ’09, June 13, 2015. Roxanne is currently is the marketing project coordinator for pursuing her master’s degree in early Colusa Casino Resort. Nik is the Northwest [ The 00s ] childhood special education from UND; she Territory manager for Kingsbury Inc. Repair plans to graduate this December. Cody is an & Services. They live in Marysville, Calif. Jamie (Hermanson), ’09, will marry Josh accountant for the Fresh Start Convenience Applegarth, Aug. 29, 2015. Jamie is an Stores corporate office in Spearfish. The Savhannah (Williams), ’13, married Austin attorney/mediator. The couple will reside in couple resides in Spearfish. Rotert, May 30, 2015. Savhannah is an Omaha, Neb. administrative assistant at The Lodge at Rebecca (Wasserburger), ’13, married Deadwood Resort. Cassie (Schaeffer), ’09, married Jeremey Aaron Hewgley, ’11, May 30, 2015. Garman, May 24, 2014. The couple resides Rebecca is a third grade teacher at South Courtney (Hillard), ’15, married Micah in Spearfish. Park Elementary School. Aaron is an HR Williams, Sept. 19, 2014. Courtney is a generalist with Green Tree. The couple business development specialist by Tout resides in Rapid City. Advertising who runs Black Hills Woman Magazine. The couple resides in Rapid City. BIRTHS Melissa (Baldwin), ’09 and husband Charles [ The 10s ] [ The 90s ] “Chas” Ihler, Everett, Wash., had a baby boy, Charles “Charlie” Maxwell Ihler, II, April 24. Alana (Dykhouse), ’11, and husband Josh Coy McLaughlin, ’99, and wife Hannah, Melissa is a marriage and family therapist Breske, ’10, Sioux Falls, had a baby girl, Lola Clarion, Iowa, had a baby girl, Mara Joy, associate in Lynnwood, Wash. Mae, June 15. Alana is currently a fourth March 3. She joins big brothers Luke grade teacher in the Sioux Falls school and Bode, and big sister Emory. Coy Shawn “Butter” Travis, ’05, and wife Katie district. Josh is the tight ends football coach is the marketing coordinator at Hagie (Fitzgibbons), Sioux Falls, had a baby boy, at the University of Sioux Falls. Manufacturing. Jacob Leo, May 8. Jacob joins big sister Lucy (3) and big brother Theodore (1). Butter Chad Lamb, ’14, and wife Jenna (Bergum), [ The 00s ] is a junior third party risk analyst at Meta Belle Fourche, had a baby girl, Elizabeth Payment Systems. Faye, April 8. Chad is currently teaching Christine (Davis), ’01, and husband Scott educational technology at Southwest Middle Gordon, Casper, Wyo., had a baby girl, Janie (Schmeltzer), ’08, and husband Jeremy School in Rapid City. Cannon Lynn, March 23, 2014. Christine is a Cox, ’06, Williston, N.D., had a baby girl, physical therapist assistant, personal trainer Halle Jane, Feb. 12. She joins big sister Reese Angela (Herman), ’12 and husband Trevor and fitness instructor. (2). Janie is an elementary technology partner Olson, ’12, Sundance, Wyo., had a baby boy, for the Williston Public School District #1. Jhett Wayne, June 10. Angela is a K-6 special Kecia (Rembold), ’06, and husband Joe Jeremy is an area manager for the Strata education teacher in Moorcroft, Wyo. Trevor Beranek, Miller, had a baby boy, Miles Corporation. is a third- and fourth-grade math and science McQuade, April 10. Miles joins big brother teacher in Hulett, Wyo. They both work for Lincoln. the Crook County School District. Show us your green and gold. Get all your Yellow Jacket apparel at the BHSU Bookstore. The BHSU Bookstore offers a full line of gear and gifts at five locations and online: BHSU Student Union BHSU-Rapid City Joy Alumni & Welcome Center 4300 Cheyenne Blvd. 1351 St. Joe St., Spearfish Downtown Rapid City Jacket Zone 706 Saint Joseph St. 617 Main St., Spearfish www.BHSUBookstore.com

IN MEMORY Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal School Grace K. (Lewis) Roberts, ’69, Rapid City 1883-1940 Earland “Earl” E. Rose, Attended, Sturgis Martha A. (Brandsma) Beck, Attended, Huron Donley “Don” P. Schell, ’67, Sundance, Wyo. Clara M. (Hedstrom) Mastrovich, ’37, San Diego, Calif. Mary “Jane” S. (Weber) Schuchardt, ’73, Spearfish Helen M. (Shoop) Montgomery, Attended, Whitewood Vera (Watwood) Stahl, ’64, Rapid City Arline M. (Nelson) Petoske, Attended, Midland Kathleen “Kathy” P. (Gross) Valnes, ’74, Chamberlain Lola I. (McAmis) Willey, Attended, Hulett, Wyo. Donald “Don” O. Wohlhueter, Attended, Lead Black Hills Teachers College Black Hills State University 1941-1963 1989-Present Raymond J. Black, Attended, Pierre Jason I. Crouch, ’89, Janesville, Minn. Verdine “Dean” N. Boschee, Attended, Denver, Colo. Vincent “Vince” A. Hafner, ’00 & ’02, Spearfish Leland M. Bordeaux, ’60, Mission Brett I. Johnson, ’93, Boise, Idaho Cora V. (Stull) Downs, ’52, Sebec, Maine Gage P. McSpadden, Attending, Rawlins, Wyo. Terry J. Egge, ’61, Aubrey, Texas Cassie M. (Hatzenbuhler) Shaw, Attended, Bismarck, N.D. Julia M. Eveleth, Attended, Rapid City Robert W. Stivers, ’89, Kansas City, Mo. Elmer “Leroy” Hill, ’56, Belle Fourche Peggy L. (Hansen) Washabaugh, Attended, Rapid City Lois A. (Cunningham) Jackson, Attended, Overbrook, Kan. Rosetta E. (Jordan) McIntosh, ’41, Rockford, Ill. Former Faculty/Staff Eileen J. (Wade) Millage, ’63, Brookings Lila M. (Anders) Feist, ’62 & ’67, Rapid City John M. Percevich, Jr., ’60, Deadwood Philip “Phil” C. McNally, ’04, Belle Fourche Marie K. (Bogner) Piper, ’50, Scottsbluff, Neb. David B. Moranville, West Des Moines, Iowa Joseph “Joe” J. Rajewich, ’58, Rapid City Gerald D. Shryock, Surprise, Ariz. Lyle Scandrett, ’57, Rapid City Cleo A. (Aaker) Wood, Newell Madeline L. (Pourier) Steen, ’50, Rapid City Sherman Teigen, ’58, Riverside, Calif. Gerald D. Shryock of Surprise, Ariz., David H. Von Wald, ’60, Arvada, Colo. died March 18, 2015. Shryock became Loretta J. (Furrey) Ward, ’63, Sturgis a member of the science and math faculty at BHSU in 1963. From 1968 to Black Hills State College 1989 he served as chair of the BHSU’s 1964-1988 science and math division. In 1989 he Dean F. Aschenbrenner, ’71, Denver, Colo. returned full-time to the classroom as Arthur “Art” G. Becket, ’65, Rapid City a chemistry professor at BHSU. Shryock Bette J. (Percy) Beeman, ’69 & ’76, Kingman, Ariz. was a nominee for the Catalyst Award for excellence Donald F. Bendt, ’75, Piedmont in teaching and received the Distinguished Faculty Marvin L. Brandis, ’84, Winner Award at BHSU in 1983. Shryock graduated from Sharon, William “Butch” J. Cacek, ’69, Rapid City Oklahoma High School in 1952 (salutatorian), received a Norman S. Carrell, ’65, Casper, Wyo. bachelor’s degree with majors in biology and chemistry Harriet A. (Farrell) Dias, ’80, Spearfish from Northwestern State College, Alva, Okla., in 1956, a Deborah L. (Anderson) Doll, Attended, Denver, Colo. master’s in biochemistry from Oklahoma State University Raymond G. Eide, ’71, Custer in 1958 and an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the Robert “Bob” G. Fallbeck, ’67, Firestone, Colo. faculty of Imperial Ethiopian College in 1960. In 1965, he Virginia “Ginger” Fernen, ’81, Belle Fourche was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry Trula M. (Horn) Fields, ’72, Belle Fourche from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. He did John F. Fillmore, ’70, Whitewood additional post-doctoral work at Florida State University, Diane “Dannie” E. (Matter) Geary-Stone, ’72, Rapid City Tallahassee, Fla., in 1971. He is survived by his wife Sara, Paul Georgas, ’72, Rapid City five children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and Paula M. (Boynton) Gillette, ’77, Colorado Springs, Colo. brother E.L. Nancy A. (Muldoon) Hall, ’74, Aurora, Neb. Vivian C. (Palmer) Hansen, ’66, Philip Cliff Papik, of Spearfish, died on July Margaret “Marge” C. (Flatman) Hunt, ’68 & ’70, Rapid City 25, 2015, at the age of 98. Papik was James “Zeke” R. Hylle, Attended, Custer a former BHSU athletic director and Barbara M. (Jones) Karen, ’74, Rapid City baseball coach. He is surived by his wife GeorgiaMae (Knochenmuss) Krosschell, Attended, Rapid City Jeanne Papik, of Spearfish. Due to the Marilyn R. (Caauwe) Oyler, ’71, Rapid City print deadline for the 2015 Fall Alumni Darrel G. Peterson, Attended, Philip Magazine, a full obituary will be in the Jay A. Purintun, Attended, Sugar Creek, Mo. 2016 Spring Alumni Magazine. Jerry L. Reid, Attended, Greeley, Colo.

Black Hills State University 1200 University Unit 9506 Spearfish, SD 57799-9506 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Looking ahead Rope and Stroke by Black Hills Rodeo Scholarship Fund, Inc. Sept. 26 Alumni Art Show Looking back Sept. 29 - Oct. 16 Boot Scootin’ to Swarm Week at BHSU Swarm Week Oct. 5-10 Left to right, Sarah McEvoy, Ken Miller, Debbie Nordyke, and George Martin enjoy a “Delts and Tekes” hayride during homecoming in 1970. Commencement Bring your western wear to this year’s Swarm Week and join in the theme Dec. 12 “Boot Scootin’ Victory.” Events throughout the week include a country campfire, old-fashioned hoe-down, and a record-breaking line dance Alumni Mile during halftime at the homecoming game. For a full list of events, go to Jan. 23, 2016 www.BHSU.edu/SwarmWeek. Dates are subject to change. Please check What have you been up to? www.BHSU.edu/Calendar for the most up-to-date information. Send us your news items and updates so we can keep your file up-to-date. Include your graduation year, mailing address, phone number, email address, and For athletic events, visit spouse's name. Is your spouse a BHSU graduate? Send us those updates too. www.BHSUAthletics.com. You may email your updates to: [email protected] call: 605-642-6385 mail: BHSU Alumni Magazine 1200 University Unit 9506 Spearfish, SD 57799-9506 www.BHSU.edu/Alumni