2018 Summer Alumni Magazine

Summer 2018 Chadron State magazine Greetings from the Retirees recognized at annual luncheon Dear Chadron State College Alumni and Friends, President By CSC College Relations Bruce Huckfeldt, Print Shop Supervisor Her teaching career be- Spring is always a good time to witness change and there’s no better place to see it than on Chadron State College acknowledged the Bruce Huckfeldt worked at CSC, for the gan at Lexington Junior campus. accomplishments of 13 employees during the first time, as a student in High School. She earned Commencement is the first change that comes to my mind because it’s a special celebration that annual faculty and staff recognition luncheon the late 1970s and early a master’s degree in edu- marks the completion of each student’s academic journey at Chadron State College. True, com- in April. 1980s at the Media Center cation in 1978 before mencement is a bit bittersweet, but it’s a joyous occasion because each faculty and staff member, The following retirees were recognized: Max housed in the basement of spending the following as well as each graduate’s family and friends, can smile as they watch their student walk across Franey, a carpenter who worked from 1987 what is now the Mari San- year teaching in Hill City, the stage. I know it’s special for me when I get to shake each graduate’s hand. to 2017, Dale Grant, Jerry Haugland, Bruce doz High Plains Heritage South Dakota. Change is also easily seen around campus. The lush grass, blooming flowers and budding trees Huckfeldt, Sally Katen, Yvonne Moody, Jeri Center. When he returned When the home eco- Yvonne Moody are always lovely this time of year and not to mention a welcome sight after a long winter. Neuharth, Connie Rasmussen, Sherri Simons, to campus as a full-time nomics program at CSC The campus horizon is changing as well. As I watched the steel go up for the Con Marshall Kathy Stokey, Una Taylor, Brad Wilburn, and employee in September had an opening in 1979, Moody applied. Bruce Huckfeldt Press Box at Beebe Stadium in April, I was overcome with gratitude for the supporters of Chadron Dale Williamson. 1998, it was as an audio- “I was blessed with the administrative lead- State College. This college has an alumni base full of people who care, plan and sacrifice to help Dale Grant, Vice President visual production technician. ership and mentorship of Dr. Edwin Nelson. current and future Eagles succeed. The first phase of the Sports Complex construction is just the Dale Grant won’t have to wear a suit and tie He brought his experience and expertise Dr. Merlyn Gramberg, as well as Dr. Leland latest in a series of major construction projects on campus in the last decade that have all been any more. That’s because gained as a press operator for B&B Printing Moeller, who became a second family,” Moody designed to provide our students with the best possible facilities for their education and enjoyment. Grant, Vice President of and the “Chadron Record.” said. Students and employees benefit from the physical structures on campus, but they also drive change Administration and Fi- During the years the offset press was located She earned her doctorate from the University with their actions. After two years working to meet requirements, Education faculty members and nance who often joked in the Kline Center, Huckfeldt and others dealt of Nebraska in Lincoln and received the Leader students have established the second student chapter of Association of Supervision and Curriculum about his dislike of dress- with issues related to the deterioration of the Award from the Nebraska Association of Fam- Dr. Randy Rhine Development in Nebraska. It is great to see our students make an impact at the state level. ing in business formal building. ily and Consumer Sciences in 2007. President of Chadron State College Spring is also the time that new students are selected from the Chadron, Wayne and Peru cam- attire, retired following About six years ago, the offset press was Jeri Neuharth, Office Assistant II puses to serve as student representatives on the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees. Spring Commencement. retired after almost 14 million impressions. It Jeri Neuharth is anxious to try retirement During the next year, Dawson Brunswick of McCook will serve as a Student Trustee. Based on However, Grant did was nearly new when Huckfeldt started as a again. She failed it the Dale Grant the leadership he has already exhibited during his time at CSC, I have no doubt he will represent admit he wore a suit and full-time employee. first time. But after being this college well. tie for the college’s commencement ceremo- Huckfeldt was an active campus community in the labor force 51 years, Again, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for all you do. From providing internships to schol- nies because he wanted to honor the students’ member and served as a negotiator for the Ne- she admits it’s unlikely arships to helping facilitate our students’ opportunities for growth and positive change on our achievements. braska State College System Professional As- she’ll seek or accept an- campus, I thank you. “The people you work with are special and sociation for a number of years. other job after she retires that’s the biggest thing I’ll remember. I have Sally Katen, Accounting Clerk III from Chadron State, where Sincerely, a lot of great memories,” Grant said. “I admit Sally Katen admits she’s “a Chadron girl” she’s worked the last 20 it’s nice to attend grand openings of buildings, through and through. years. but graduation ceremonies are the one time I She was born in Chad- Jeri Neuharth Before that she was em- Dr. Randy Rhine wear a suit and tie because it’s a big deal for the ron and has lived in the ployed by Nebraska Public Power District for President students. I’ll miss seeing that.” community all but two 30 years and also was the office manager for He started his CSC career as comptroller in years of her life. While two Chadron State professors who had a private 1998 and two years later became the Director of traveling figures promi- counseling service one year before she came to The Chadron State Magazine is Business Services and Comptroller. In 2006, he nently in the plans for her the college. published twice per year by the was named the Vice President of Administration and husband Duane now Relaxing for Neuharth and Marv, her hus- Inside Alumni Office. and Finance by former President Janie Park. that she’s retiring, they’re band of nearly 60 years, likely means going on Magazine Staff Dr. Jerry Haugland, Professor Sally Katen not planning to move long bicycle rides and gardening. Daniel Binkard George Ledbetter Dr. Jerry Haugland began his Chadron State away. Neuharth remained in Scottsbluff until she CSC Grads at Home Inside the Arctic Circle Kelsey R. Brummels Con Marshall College teaching career in Katen graduated from Chadron High School transferred to the NPPD office in Chadron in Kaleb Center SuAn Reece 4 August 2005 and retired in in 1970. She enrolled at Chadron State the sum- August 1987 and later became the district super- Tena L. Cook Jacob Rissler December 2017. mer of 1970 and was married to Duane Katen visor for the offices from Crawford to Gordon. Dewayne Gimeson Karen Pope Alex Helmbrecht Ben Watson Haugland was a profes- the following New Year’s Eve in Chadron. She She also enrolled at Chadron State and received Math Science Initiative Kris Koza sor of accounting, finance was the customer service representative in the her bachelor’s degree in 1994. 7 Alumni Board of Directors and business law at South- Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co. office in Connie Rasmussen, CEO Lou Alcorn Russ Harford east Missouri State Uni- Chadron for 18 years. After more than a quarter of century of service Tammy Calamari Clayton Riesen versity for more than 30 Almost immediately, she was hired in the to Chadron State College Stephanie Cogdill Vince Ryan years, when he retired in Chadron State Business Office. She will have and the past 14 years as the Jerry Haugland Memories of Crites Hall Ron Grant Shane Shepherd 2000. been there 23 years when she retires on June 30. Chadron State Foundation Bobby Griese Loni Watson He abandoned his retirement in 2005 when Katen’s long been active in the commu- Chief Executive Officer, 8 Please forward address changes to: he became a Professor of Business at CSC, nity. During the 1990s, she was one of five Connie Rasmussen retired CSC Alumni Office, 1000 Main St., primarily teaching undergraduate and graduate women who organized three all-school re- at the end of 2017. Chadron, NE 69337 or email [email protected] accounting courses. unions for Chadron High graduates. She also When a position opened Commencement CSC is a proud member of the Nebraska State Haugland grew up on a ranch outside of served on the Chadron Board of Education at the college dealing with College System. 12 Sutherland, and the opportunity to move to the for 12 years. Title III grants, Rasmussen Past issues of the Alumni Magazine can be region was a homecoming of sorts, according Dr. Yvonne Moody, Professor Connie Rasmussen jumped at the opportunity. found at www.csc.edu/alumni to CSC Business Professor Dr. James Koehn Dr. Yvonne Moody, professor of Applied Sci- She worked as the Title III Program Coordinator Woodhead Legacy Inspires On the Cover: who began his teaching career at the same time ences, came to Chadron State College as an un- for two years before joining the Chadron State The Crites Hall lobby is the starting point for future Haugland started at CSC.

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