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501 18th Street East, Williston, ND 58801 28 [email protected] | 701.572.9275 2 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 CAMPUS [NEWS] 1500 14TH ST. WEST SUITE 300 SUITE ST. 1500 14TH WEST MERCY MEDICAL CENTER SPECIALTY CLINICS MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CLINICS MERCY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL 1213 15TH AVE. WEST |701-572-7651 AVE. WEST 1213 15TH 1301 15TH AVE. WEST |701-774-7500 AVE. WEST 1301 15TH 20/20 PROFESSIONAL CENTER As weappr of scheduledcredit hoursincreasing by27.5%. increased by17.5%.More significantly, studentstookmore classeswiththenumber Scholarship, whichexplainsthe43%increase infulltimestudents.Headcount This semester enrollment growth. State’s case,Foundationscholarshipsare themaindriverofCollege’s current typically thenumberonepredictor incommunitycollegeenrollment. InWilliston State. Whenunemploymentgoesup,enrollment goesup.Unemploymentis contributed tothespikeinstudentspursuingapostsecondarydegree atWilliston Fr W President Dr. RaymondNadolny lives ofourstudents. achievement. CommunitysupportinourFoundationmakesareal difference inthe truly blessedbythismarriageofhighereducationopportunityand education asfull-timestudents.Ourstudents,ourCollege,andcommunityare opportunity presented byourFoundationandinmostcaseshaveundertakentheir created educationopportunitythrough affordable education.Ourstudentstookthe StateCollegeFoundation explosive growth aswedidthispastfall.TheWilliston College’s history. was arecord breaker, withenrollment passingthe1,000markforfirsttimein spring enrollment numbersare up 100%from thesametime lastyear. Lastspring ENROLLMENT SPIKESAT WILLISTONSTATE ee tuition programs for Williams Countystudentsandarecessedee tuitionprograms economy forWilliams illiston Stateisexperiencingitsthird enrollment spikeinasmanysemesters.Early oach thespringsemester, theCollegeisontracktoexperiencesame , 33%ofstudentswere CountyGraduate awarded theWilliams

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WSC student David Wilson at the was recognized 2014 the top state capitol in September for receiving for North Dakota with a 724. GED score The 2014 GED exam is composed of four test Language Arts, subjects: Reasoning through Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social to pass, test-takers must earn Studies. In order of 150 on each exam. Wilsona minimum score the averaged 181, placing him in the top 4% in estimated national class rate. Last year Wilson at WSC as a dual- was enrolled student after moving to Williston Idaho credit from in an enrolled “I was previously with his family. online high school when we moved, and it was not challenging me enough,” Wilson explains. “My dad to program dual-credit suggested looking into WSC’s for both high school and college courses. get credit I was placed in math and sciences courses at WSC. I to make that I still had a lot of credits soon realized high school, and not having a diploma was up from pursuing my Associate in holding me back from Science at the rate I wanted.” Luckily for Wilson, a solution with WSC provided their Adult Learning Center and their GED program. Wilson began taking practice exams early in the fall. for WSC’s Kaae, director After working with Laurel he soon felt comfortable Adult Learning Center, enough to take the exam. full-time, WilsonNow enrolled is on course to complete both his Associate of Science and of Though unsure Associate of Arts by next year. or academic step might be what his next career he is happy with these degrees, after he receives how everything has worked out. “WSC is a great place to get a good education. I am happy my dad because it has program, suggested the dual-credit given me the opportunity to be challenged and successful.” emerge MUSIC was of music, professor Kyle Norris, assistant Dr. Symphony with the South Dakota invited to play (SDSO) in October. Orchestra made up of orchestra The SDSO is a professional and the surrounding South Dakota musicians from Gustav Mahler’s presented The orchestra areas. to sometimes referred minor, Symphony No. 6 in A place due to events taking as the “tragic” symphony, Norris life at the time of composition. in Mahler’s first concert of the season. joined the SDSO for their performing“This was my first time with the SDSO,” to be asked to performNorris notes. “It is a privilege is special because of the but this with any orchestra, performed.” being repertoire Since joining WSC in 2013, Norris’ responsibilities all instrumental and vocal have included directing ensembles and teaching private lessons as well as courses in fundamentals of music and music Norris serves on During the summer, appreciation. the artist teaching faculty at the International Music for the WillistonCamp and as director City Band. CENTER LEARNING ADULT National Council

s NCLEX pass rate is 92.6%. McGinley, massage therapy McGinley,

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fers both a Practical Nursing fers both a Practical Nursing associate professor. “There is a lot more to is a lot more “There associate professor. massage than just the hands-on portions that most people think about.” arrived just as WSC prepared These scores The massage clinic in October. for its free WSC massage massage clinic provides students with the opportunity to practice on patients, and community members are free, invited to participate. The massages are though giving a donation to the community tip jar allows the Massage Department to and bottled water, meet the costs of laundry, information about other expenses. For more massage clinic in Spring the upcoming free 2016, call 701.774.4297. The national NCLEX pass rate is 82.53% and The national NCLEX pass rate is 82.53% and North Dakota’ MASSAGE THERAPY the WSC massage students also received exams with an 85% of their recent results pass rate, surpassing the 2015 national average of 71%. seven WSC Upon graduating last May, students completed the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) by the Federation of State Massage offered and the six students who Therapy Boards, now licensed massage therapists. passed are “Most students entering the massage do not understand how much profession education is actually needed and required,” says Wendy WSC of the successfully completed Licensure NURSING pass rate for nursing Williston State College’s 2015 for both nursing is at 100% for boards programs. Nursing and an Associate Degree program program. Practice to practice as a Licensed licensure Nurse. Nurse or Registered and program After completing a nursing degree, or certificate a either with graduating and take register the graduate nurse must to practice nursing. This the NCLEX in order marks the sixth consecutive year that WSC has achieved a 100% pass rate in the PN program. WSC is one of the partners in the Dakota consortium made up of Nursing Program four community colleges: WSC, Lake Region State College, Dakota College of Bottineau date, all four State College. To and Bismarck colleges have achieved a 100% pass rate in for 2015. ADN programs CAMPUS [NEWS] CAMPUS 4 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 ALUMNI [SPOTLIGHT] BY MATT NELSON ATTORNEY AT LAW TAYLOR OLSON of theexperience, takingawidevarietyof point ofgetting as muchshecouldout While attendingWSC,Olsonmade a college. so Ididn’t travelfarformyfirstyearof lived across thestreet from thecollege, WSC aswell,”Olsonadds,“And Iactually “A lotofmyfriendshaddecided togo exactly alongcommute. some classmates,andWSCwasnot It helpedthatshewouldalready know school,” sheexplains. wasn’t sure where Iwantedtoattend bachelor’s degree inaccountingbutI “At thetime,Iknewwantedtogeta decide ontherightuniversityforher. wanted tostudybutmore timeto she waspretty sure aboutwhatshe typical forstudentsconsideringcollege: high school,shefacedapredicament When Olsonwaspreparing tograduate students are remarkable.” StateCollegeprovides to that Williston first working. are oftendebilitatingwhenyouare expensive andtheloansyouaccumulate is suchahugebenefit,butitvery per monthinstudentloans. attended lawschoolandpayover$2,000 burdensome. “Education todayissoexpensiveand to payforaneducation,”saysOlson. today, inmyopinion,isfiguringouthow “The biggestchallengeforstudents provided byWSC. of theopportunities will takeadvantage graduates aspossible many WilliamsCounty and shehopesthatas (WCG) Scholarship, County Graduate the newWilliams FEW YEARS,especially COLLEGE INTHEPAST SHE’S SEENAT THE ABOUT THECHANGES OLSON ISEXCITED WSC ALUMTAYLOR generals outoftheway. StateCollege togetsome to Williston

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Education activities, andfreedom. school, homework,extracurricular transition periodofhavingtobalance “In college,yougothrough a she recalls. and women’s basketball teams,” as amanagerfortheWSCmen’s “My favoriteactivitywasworking involved inextracurricularactivities. canoeing andflyfishing)getting classes (from historyandreal estate to observes. boom hasbrought ourregion,” she bad toanybigchangeliketheoil “As always,there isgoodand many changes. her hometown,Olsonhaswitnessed In theyearssinceshereturned to Town. and asthemunicipaljudgeinNew throughout Western NorthDakota andstate’sas cityattorney attorney to hercivilpractice,Olsonhasworked shareholders Inaddition inthefirm. when Olsonandherhusbandbecame in2013 Kalil, Olson&EvertLawFirm whichbecametheFuruseth, Firm, tojointheFurusethLaw Williston school in2011andmovedbackto husband bothgraduatedfrom law Dakota SchoolofLaw. Sheandher school attheUniversityofNorth for three yearsbefore returning to Olson workedasapublicaccountant step bystep. stone totransitionintoadulthood year atWSCprovided meastepping “I feltveryprepared,” Olsonnotes. been justwhatsheneeded. environmentlearning atWSChad her peersinSt.Cloud,andthatthe at WSChadbeenonparwiththatof pleased tofindthathercoursework As atransferstudent,Olsonwas herB.S.inaccounting. she earned at St.CloudStateUniversity, where WSC, Olsoncontinuedhereducation After completinghergeneralsat done.” exciting andenjoyablethingsIhave she advises. meet asmanypeople asyoucan,” with extracurricularactivitiesand “Become asinvolvedyoucan be has tooffer. scholarship, butofeverythingWSC take advantage,notonlyofthenew Olson wantstoencouragestudents to more excitingforourregion.” students, andIcan’t thinkofanything ability toimpactthousandsofarea implemented atWSC. been thenewscholarshipprogram “One ofthebiggestbenefitshas on thepositivechangesshesees.

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MY TIME AT MY TIME AT MUCH DURING EXPERIENCE IT WAS A IT WAS ... COLLEGE STATE SUGGEST IT TO ANYONE.” AND I WOULD wonderful experience and I would wonderful experience suggest it to anyone.” Jordon Olson and her husband, Evert, live in Williston with their Dylan (20 months) and daughter, lab, Cooper. their four-year-old raising with While balancing careers free little a toddler leaves precious still enjoy time, Olson and Evert dog and finding time to walk their hang out with family and friends. of the people I met and all of the of the people I met and in. activities I participated can teach you something new and something new and can teach you I know before. didn’t unique you learnedmy time at so much during Williston State College. WILLISTON WONDERFUL “I LEARNED SO 6 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 CAMPUS [UPDATES] TRANSFERRING ISEASYAT WSC. MOVING ONUP. the future. working parent’s faceas theyprepare theirsonordaughterfor Free college:twowords thatshouldputasmileonanyhard- than $1,000peryear. scholarship evenpaysforbooks, which caneasilycostmore CountyGraduateScholarship,and the is $0withtheWilliams County,who graduatedfrom highschoolinWilliams thatcost only cost$2,119,andthat’s before financialaid.Forstudents $4,090. Thosesamecredits atWSC,ontheotherhand,would hours asaNorthDakotaresident is$3,982,andNDSU The costofattendingUNDforFall2015withtwelvecredit much lowerthanthosesametwoyearsatauniversity. community collegefortwoyearstocompletethosegeneralsis one withstudentsmore. Andofcoursethecostattendinga have smallerclasssizesandprofessors whocanworkone-on- much more accessibletohim.Generally, communitycolleges him withsmallerclasssizesthatmadethosegeneralcredits degree-seeking students.InLordemann’s case,WSCprovided Two-year transferinstitutions,likeWSC,canbeveryhelpfulfor moving ontoauniversity.” I tookwhileattendingWSCprepared metotakethenextstep; and beyondtohelpyouout,”recalls Lordemann. “Theclasses “Professors were alwaysavailableandwere willingtogoabove a positiveone. Lordemann’s experienceathishometowncollege proved tobe Taking hisassociate’s thosegeneralsand earning degree, general educationcredits seemedlikeagoodideatohim. a collegeinthetownwhere healready livedandobtaining wasn’t sure whathewantedtogointo,sostartingoff with as hemadehisfirststepsoutofhighschool.Lordemann Luke Lordemann, aWSCalumnus,facedthesamequestions I wanttodowithmylife? go to?WhatshouldImajorin?do same questions:WhatcollegeshouldI Many youngmindshavetoiledoverthe and collegecanbeabigstepformost. The transitionbetweenhighschool Lordemann andRachelRichterataSiouxgameinGrandForks.AmundsonWSC. recently completedasemesterstudyingabroad inNorway. at JMACResources. Amundsonhastransferred toUNDand resource management andnowworksinhumanresources Lordemann hascompletedhisbachelor’s degree inhuman community.” State Collegeshowsthatacollegecanbe if asked.Williston their professors wantthemtosucceedandare willingtohelp students whohavecomefrom smallerschoolsunderstandthat students cansometimesgetlostinthecrowd, butIthink It’s onamore learning personallevel.Atalarger school, job inchallengingtheirstudentsandholdingthemaccountable. school,” saysAmundson.“Theprofessors atWSCdoagreat “I thinkmytimeatWSCwasagreat preparation forafour-year UND student,saysthishasn’t beenanissueforhim. beyond. LucasAmundson,arecent WSCgraduateandcurrent for thehigher-level coursesrequired forbachelor’s degrees and the communitycollegeclasseswilleffectively prepare students remaining toprospective studentsandtheirparents iswhether easytransferoptionsandlowercosts,theonlyconcern With any otherinstitutioninNorthDakota. institution willbedeemedtohavecompletedtheirgeneralsat provides thatstudentswhocompletetheirgeneralsatone among allschoolsintheNorthDakotaUniversitySystem,and number ofgeneraleducationcoursesthatautomaticallytransfer transferring touniversitiesinNorthDakota.GERTA setsouta Dakota since1994,isalsodesignedtohelpstudentswhoare Transfer Agreement (GERTA), whichhasbeeninplaceNorth system fairlyeasily. TheGeneralEducationRequirement credits totransferonotherinstitutionswiththesame Course Numberingsystem(CCN),whichallowsforgeneral Bondy explainsthatcredits inNorthDakotauseaCommon Bondy, WSCvicepresident forstudentaffairs. Dakota, theprocess shouldgosmoothly, according toKaylyn on transferringtoafour-year institutioninthestateofNorth is whetherthosecredits willtransfer. ForWSCstudentsplanning plans totransferauniversity, thatoftensurfaces oneconcern When studentsconsiderstartingatacommunitycollegewith “I THINKMY TIME AT WSC WAS AGREAT AMUNDSON. SCHOOL,” SAYS FOUR-YEAR FOR A PREPARATION BY JOHNMELLING TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 7 to industry workers who

want to return to school to earn a degree or extend their to school to earnwant to return a degree learning while the industry adjusts to changing markets. “If any industry worker is looking to come back to school for any field, WSC has several scholarship opportunities financially to make coming back to school more feasible,” adds Miller. Bakken U scholarships will depend on donations, but a Council and collaboration with the North Dakota Petroleum funding considered the Bank of North Dakota has already scholarships for Spring 2016. working with other partnerships The system is currently scholarships to help fund the Bakken more to create The application is available online at U program. bakkenu.ndus.edu. in funding NDUS welcomes anyone interested Bakken U scholarships. Please contact Jerry Rostad at if you would like to contribute. [email protected] degrees in petroleum, ranging from one semester to two ranging from in petroleum, degrees competitive welding and WSC offers years. Additionally, transportation programs. doing already what we are reflects program “Bakken U’s of WSC vice president John Miller, at WSC,” explains Dr. have several of the leading energy “We academic affairs. in our curriculum and available for already programs looking for a change. Our partner TrainND students who are enhancement for specific certifications.” has workforce WSC always has its doors open

Since 2010 North Dakota has seen a 10% increase in Since 2010 North Dakota has seen a 10% increase population, and Williston than doubled in size alone more with the influx of workers in the oil industry. these displaced men and women to put encourage To in North Dakota, North Dakota University down roots Bakken created System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott between the five westernmost U, a partnership program and education NDUS colleges and universities to provide scholarship opportunities to industry workers who were in oil prices. by the decrease affected know that we have excellent workers in the oil field, “We opportunities for their increased and we want to provide a bridge “Our goal is to provide says Hagerott. growth,” an enhancement, and create to employment, career to meet the demands of of workers ready reserve’ ‘energy educated energy whenever and wherever the workforce needed.” workers are workers, nearly 35,000 Though the oil industry has laid off waiting to be filled in North Dakota. The lull positions are a timely opportunity for industry provides in oil production for these positions. workers to retrain State College, Dakota College of Bottineau, Bismarck and Minot State University, Dickinson State University, Williston welcoming industry workers State College are to school, either in person or who want to return online, this spring. since the decline in enrollment WSC has seen an increase in oil prices. Beginning with Spring 2015, WSC has had semesters enrollment consecutive recording-breaking in full-time students over Fall 2014. with a 43% increase Education (CTE) and Tech With the Career this increase, five WSC offers have seen the most growth. programs With oil prices hovering around $40, With oil prices hovering around once several men and women who North helped build the Western are Dakota population and economy Move contemplating their next move. country? back to their home state or school? Find another job? Go back to

BY NATALIE BOESE BY NATALIE BAKKEN U BAKKEN 8 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 CAMPUS [UPDATES] CLASSROOM OUTSIDE THE CTE PROGRAMS CTE TAKE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BY NATALIE BOESE Transportation Technology class.BOTTOM:Bellinaand TOP: Rencher'sweldingclass.MIDDLE:Sponable's McGillivray's petroleum classes activities hashelped. building relationships through theseextra-curricular job market.Looking forjobsrightnowisnoteasy, but means togetonefootinthedoor inanever-changing in theclassroom hasallowedWSC’s CTEstudentsa Implementing jobfairs,fieldtrips, andindustryspeakers of theirwaytohelp.We are verygrateful.” Whenever weneedsomethingto practiceon,theygoout accommodating andhelpfultothe WSCweldingstudents. Rencher says.“We were luckythattheyhavebeenso expensive forsomethingstudentsneedtopracticeon,” “Pipe canbeworthcloseto$35afoot,soitget department’s relationship withChamleyPipeandSalvage. passed away. Rencher hasalsobenefittedfrom her after herhusband estimated $7,000from EileenWilliam transportation departmentreceived atoolboxworthan technology program.computer information Sponable’s SM Energy donatedthirtycomputermonitorstoQuamme’s example forthem.” our studentsmightbeworkingforisanawesome observes. “Havingsupportintheindustriesandcompanies to thecollegeaftermeetingourstudents,”Quamme “It issuchagreat feelingthatpeoplewanttogiveback business community. who havebeenimpressed withtheiroutreach intothe donations fortheirdepartmentsfrom localindustries chair andCTEdirector, haveallreceived generous Sponable, Rencher, andKenQuamme,businesstechnology transportation educationcanapplytootherindustries. to GooseneckImplement,where how theylearned companies thisfall.Recently, Sponabletookhisstudents the traditionofbringingtransportationstudentstolocal Clay Sponable,WSCtransportationinstructor, iscontinuing potential jobopportunitiesaftergraduation. department beganaseriesoffieldtripstoshowcase their curriculumforawhile.Lastyear, thetransportation been incorporatingmore communityinvolvementinto The Career andTechnical Education(CTE)programs have opportunities,” addsMcGillivray. andemployment as welldiscussingpossibleinternships technologies, vendorservices,andsuppliersinthearea, aboutnew “The studentswere information abletolearn welding students. WSC weldinginstructor, alsoattendedthisshowwithher Solutions Owner/President Jeff Zarling. ShelleyRencher, hostedbyDAWA the BakkenOilShowinWilliston To concludetheday, thepetroleum studentsattended and hisstaff takingthetimetoconducttour.” good questionsandwere veryappreciative ofMr. Gustafson components,” McGillivraysays.“Allofthestudentsasked aboutthepump’s“The studentslearned mechanical and rebuilds oldanddamagedpumps. how downholepumpsworkandhiscompanyrepairs Manager Richard Gustafsonconductedatourandexplained inOctober.lift systemsfacilitynearWilliston Branch technology studentsonatouroftheSchlumberger artificial (Mack) McGillivray, tooktenoftheirpetroleum production WSC’s twopetroleum instructors,Alberto BellinaandGerald companies. helping studentsinteractwithlocal at WillistonStateCollegeare and transportationdepartments networking, thepetroleum, welding, To emphasizetheimportanceof TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 9 Mayor Howard Klug, Williston Mayor Howard Director Economic Development President Raymond Nadolny accept the Project of the Year award. of the Year Raymond Nadolny accept the Project President Shawn Wenko, CEO of TrainND-Northwest Deanette Piesik, and WSC CEO of TrainND-Northwest Shawn Wenko, “In education, it is vital to reinforce what “In education, it is vital to reinforce with hands-on is taught in the classroom training,” Piesik notes. “Our new facility was made possible due to many individuals and working together to achieve organizations donating people are our goal, and even now, equipment to our training field.” Piesik, CEO of TrainND-Northwest. Piesik, CEO of TrainND-Northwest. “Our partnership is a perfect fit of how Economic Development impacts education and how important an is to the businesses educated workforce in any community.” the Economic Development Locally, Association of North Dakota gave to the award of the Year its Project partnership between the Williston STAR in October Fund and TrainND-Northwest City. in Watford along with the industry, “These awards, and Williston State College’s city, TrainND support, affirm what the has stated for many Advisory Board years: Williston needs a state-of-the- art training center not just for the oil but for all businesses and gas industry, in Northwest North Dakota,” Piesik Fund dollars says. “Without the STAR and Economic Development, the new Center would not Training Workforce have been completed.” Construction began on the 20,000 workforce-training regional square-foot center in April 2014. WSC, TrainND- Northwest, and Williston Economic Development formed a partnership to complete the $7.5 million project. Economic Development STAR Williston’s Fund made a $750,000 commitment and challenged other to the project local businesses to support the much-needed facility. recognize These two significant awards community can how working with one’s help achieve mutual goals.

BY NATALIE BOESE BY NATALIE Internationally, Williston Internationally, Economic Development received the Excellence in Economic the from Development Award International Economic Development Council (IEDC) during their in Anchorage, annual conference Alaska, in October. honors award This prestigious and individuals for organizations positive in creating their efforts change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Williston Economic Development nominated their for collaboration with TrainND in the category an IEDC award of Partnerships with Educational Institutions. 484 entries were submitted in twenty-four categories for this sought-after award. the world’s recognizes “This award best economic development achievements,” explains Deanette The collaboration between Williston Economic Development Fund and STAR TrainND-Northwest to complete the new training facility TrainND located at 415 22nd NE was recognized Ave twice this fall with local and national awards.

PHOTO BY: Candace Brekke, Ackerman-Estvold Candace Brekke, PHOTO BY: [ON THE MOVE] [ON THE TRAINND 10 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 CAMPUS [UPDATES] So muchtobethankfulforthisyearatWSC. COLLEGE FORFREE. Cody Stauffer, ShainaLord, KyleeSheaMeyer, andStephanieOyloe who have agreed to support Williams Countygraduates. who haveagreed tosupportWilliams scholarship dollarsfrom theWSCFoundation andfrom donors remaining balancefortheWCGScholarshipfundwillbepaid by Challenge Fundhasagreed tomatchtheonemillion dollars.The of onemilliondollars.TheNorth Dakota StateHigherEducation WSC Foundationeverysemester forthenextfiveyears,atotal The AlvaJ.FieldTrust willcontinuetodonate $100,000tothe result oftheeconomicsuccessoilindustryinthisarea.” “This opportunityallowslocalstudentstogetfree educationasa community,” notesDanBaker, Trustee oftheAlva J.FieldTrust. “I amproud tobepartofsomethingthatcangivebackour students receive free tuition,books,andfeesfortwoyears. County highschoolgraduateswhoattendWSCasfull-time Dakota ChallengeFund.ThescholarshipguaranteesthatWilliams Trust, StateCollegeFoundation,andtheNorth theWilliston was created through apartnershipincludingtheAlvaJ.Field This wastheinauguralsemesterforWCGScholarship,which of WSCtotalenrollment. WCG Scholarshipstudentscompose33% County Graduate(WCG)Scholarship. students whowere awarded theWilliams fall’s increase camelargely from the344 largely spring semester’s highnumberswere due at WillistonStateCollege.Whilethe semester ofrecord-breaking enrollment Fall 2015markedthesecondconsecutive BY NATALIE BOESE

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dual-credit program, the Williston StateCollegeFoundation at701.572.9275. the Williston interested incontributingtotheWCGScholarshippleasecontact Dakota ChallengeFundwillcontributeonedollar.” Anyone unique opportunity:“Foreverytwodollarsdonated,theNorth anyone thinkingofacharitablegiftthisseasontoconsider Fund, personalcontributionswillgoevenfurther. Nadolnyasks continue.Now,earnings thankstotheNorthDakotaChallenge The WCGScholarshipwillcontinueaslongrevenue and campus environment isnothinglessthanexciting.” seeing alotofpeoplereturning to Raymond Nadolny. an educationpossibleforalotofpeople,”addsWSCPresident StateCollegeFoundationhasmadethedream of “The Williston foundation andtheAlvaJ.FieldTrust canmaintainit.” “The program willcontinueaslongtheoilincomefrom the students,” saysTerry Olson,ExecutiveDirector WSCFoundation. “This isaveryexcitingventure andareal benefittoourlocal

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also TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 11 Olson. be for my son to show him that hard that hard show him my son to be for pays off.” work and dedication path, about her career Passionate a career toward Oyloe is working violence advocate. as a domestic the struggles of Understanding Oyloe praises domestic violence, the support and empowerment from to her by the women provided the local family crisis shelter. for resources need more “We more help, and these victims, more their experiences people to share explains. “I and instill hope,” Oyloe want to be that person, someone who has walked in their shoes and can show them the way out. With this scholarship I can be.” Once Oyloe earns her associate’s in applied science in mental degree WSC she health/addictions from plans to transfer to UND and take online classes for a bachelor’s in psychology. degree “Stephanie Oyloe is a great example of what a good scholarship can do,” says program the average "In a world where student will now leave college after four years with debt of $35,000, something approximately like this makes our foundation, and donors feel its board, good!” pretty so many people who are “There would jump at the chance to have this blessing handed to them,” stuck Oyloe adds. “People who are who may in terrible environments, never be able to get out due to lack of funding for education. It is still to believe sometimes that this hard to me. My son and I all free is really very lucky.” are Olson, executive

Stephanie Oyloe considered going Stephanie Oyloe considered back to school a few times. As her this fall, son started kindergarten Oyloe found herself eligible for the new WCG Scholarship. She be the decided her son wouldn’t only one starting school this fall, and is now completing her first semester at WSC. Oyloe attends A single mother, classes full time and works as a bartender in Williston. She has and bar been in the restaurant industry since she was old enough to have a job. “With this scholarship I will be able I have always to get the degree notes wanted and start a career,” a Oyloe. “I will be able to reach level of stability that I have been not only for me, but for striving for, my son as well.” The scholarship removed that had the financial burden going discouraged Oyloe from back to school in the past. She planned several times to continue her education but as she says, “Life happens,” and college was put off. is this sense that someone “There else is picking up the tab, and so I disappoint,” explains Oyloe. can’t the only person I was Before, letting down by not succeeding was myself. I owe it to this scholarship to be successful. And,” she adds, “I want to be the best example I can Stephanie Oyloe education after I leave WSC. It will leave WSC. after I education complete my general allow me to I transfer before education courses university.” to a four-year has program “This scholarship been transformational for students, When you region. WSC, and our getting hear Kylee talk about a it is her education debt free get testament that these students it,” notes Terry of the WSC Foundation. director mother “I have known Kylee’s you will for thirty-two years and at any not find a better teacher level or university than Wanda so it is no surprise that Meyer, Kylee is taking advantage of this opportunity.” great Kylee Shea Meyer WillistonGraduating from High School in 2015, Kylee Shea Meyer knew attending WSC in the fall was exactly what she needed to do after hearing about the WCG Scholarship Meyer, Wanda her mother, from of WSC associate professor mathematics. Meyer always intended to go to WSC for a year or two to save money by living at home, but with two years of her tuition, books by the WCG and fees covered Scholarship, Meyer decided two years at WSC clearly made the most sense. “My goal is to graduate with my says debt-free,” degree bachelor’s “This scholarship has helped Meyer. me save money for my college Lord. “This scholarship has allowed Lord. without me to pursue my interests getting into debt at such an early age.” and the other recipients Lord an average of $3,455 to received cover tuition, books and fees for the fall semester. scholarship, generous a very “It’s and I feel very fortunate for being able to partake in it,” Lord adds. “It has opened up many opportunities for me, and I am very grateful for it.” has been an active student Lord at WSC. She began as a student worker over the summer and started was also choir in the fall. Lord selected as a Student Ambassador for the 2015-2016 school year. live in Williston with her father, Willistonlive in father, with her eligible for the she became WCG Scholarship. debt that can with the Preoccupied for higher education, accumulate WSC would saw that attending Lord her family and her be a gift to have because she would not future, pursue a to take out any loans to college education. for my “I plan on attending WSC state for generals and staying in in vocal my Bachelor of Music says NDSU,” performance from When Shaina Lord, a 2015 graduate When Shaina Lord, of Williston High School, moved California her senior year to from Shaina Lord a wonderful opportunity that many get and it makes students don’t going to college a much more appealing idea.” says the scholarship is Stauffer of his dream helping him realize when he majoring in agriculture transfers to NDSU after completing at WSC. his general requirements “Since I am saving money through this scholarship, I do not have to worry about taking out student loans,” he explains. “I am not starting out my life buried under a mountain of debt. This allows me to get a better head start in life and find the job I want versus the job that pays the most.” It is gratifying for one particular member WSC Foundation board pursuing his to see Stauffer in agriculture. career honor for me to be “It is a great and see on this foundation board all the what good has come from people that have donated generous minerals and land their money, college education for to provide so many high school graduates,” Lee, WSC Foundation notes Myron member and local farmer and board “I hope we can continue rancher. this for many years. Giving the students these scholarships so they can further their education in Willistonright here can only lead to good things for the whole community down the road.” Cody Stauffer Cody his first semester As he completes has a leg Cody Stauffer of college, the around freshman up on other has no student loan country: he of the a recipient debt. Stauffer, along with 343 WCG Scholarship free other students, was awarded for up to tuition, books, and fees two years. WSC “I decided to come to incentive,” because of the financial “My parents says Stauffer. think this is encouraged me and I COLLEGE FOR FREE. FOR FREE. COLLEGE for this year at WSC. So much to be thankful 12 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 CAMPUS [UPDATES] Children's Litclasshostskidsfrom alocaldaycare. WSC StudentDanceinOctober. 17.AssociateProfessor Stout's I ShrunktheKids.15.Culbertson,MTstudentsvisitWSC.16. Project atWSCinOctober. 14.WSC'sJulyoutdoormovieHoney, ParkinJune.13.TheClothesline inHarmon Band performs Day onSept.17.11.NursinggraduatesinJuly. 12.WSCCity . 10.StudentshandouttheConstitutionfor Williston WSC's 2Ddesignclasses'projects Coffee hanginLantern in Ambassadors attheMainStreet ribboncuttinginOctober. 9. Life hoststheirannualpumpkincarvingcontest.8.WSCStudent Stakeholders attheJunemeetinginTeton Grill.7.Student stress 6. duringmidterms. 4. 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14 11 14 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 BEHIND [THE SCENES] NOW Stanley HighSchool, Overbomovedto education. After teaching atheralmamater, her bachelor’s degree inbusinessandphysical she movedbacktoNorthDakota andearned degree whileworkingfull-time.From there community collegetoreceive herassociate’s so enrolled ineveningclassesatalocal months, sheknewwantedto teachand she workedforthree years.Afteronlyafew took ajobassecretary where inCalifornia, courses atMinotStateUniversity, Overbo After completingoneyearofsecretarial graduate from StanleyHighSchoolin1962. schoolhouse untilfifthgrade,goingonto of Ross,ND,andattendedaone-room daughters, Overbogrew south uponafarm students from theground up.Oneofthree She knewherfieldandunderstood 1970 and1983. seven, andvolleyballfortenyearsbetween gymnastics forthree years,track&fieldfor of theUND-Wcoachingstaff, coaching classes. Shealsomadeamarkasmember machines, andavarietyofphysicaleducation Overbo taughtshorthand,typingandoffice her students. wed LarryOverboandbecame“Mrs.O”to Hukkanen. AfterfouryearsatUND-W, Helen instructor underhermaidenname,Helen business educationandphysical inAugust1970asa career atUND-Williston Recruited byPhilRabon,Overbobeganher successful careers. are thesteppingstonesto community collegesoften andhow lifelong learning but herstoryisamodelof she remembers themost, years atWSC,it’s thepeople looks overherthirty-six professor HelenOverbo foundation. Whenretired who helpedlaytheschool’s College are thosepeople difference” atWillistonState “where thepeoplemake Underlying themotto, WSC [FACULTY] & HELEN OVERBO BY NATALIE BOESE THEN wonderful college today.” it isbecauseofthem thatwehavesucha who beganandworkedhere forsolong,and Miller. “There isaTeton legacy withthepeople PresidentWSC Vice ofAcademicAffairs John the collegeistiedtocommunity,” adds “Helen isawonderfulexampleof howclosely for accreditation bothtimes. that received themaximumten-yearextension Central AssociationofCollegesandSchools self-study processes andvisitsfrom theNorth Overbo helpedleadUND-Wthrough two the universitysystemandnationally. Finally, to universities,enhancingtransferwithin for thecommunitycollegesthatexpanded develop thecommoncore numberingsystem the DakotaNursingProgram. Shehelped helped design,develop,andimplement shines through nineyearslater. Overbo The impactOverbomadeonWSCstill inMaryland.” the NJCAAtournament team wontheRegionXIIItitleandadvancedto little experience,inthefallof1976Teton volleyball playedinhighschool.Despitetheir came whennoneofthegirlswhooutfor biggest accomplishmentsinmyrole asacoach Montana,” Overborecalls, “Butoneofmy female athletesfrom NorthDakotaandeastern “We were luckyenoughtohavethebest her teamandtheirperformances. Overbo’s strong willandambitionimprinted Juggling bothacademiaandcoaching, retired in2006. Student Servicestwoyearsbefore she the additionalresponsibility ofoverseeing continued toteachclassesuntilshetookon director ofvocationaleducation.Shealso named director ofacademicaffairs andlater after eighteenyearsatUND-W, whenshewas throughout thecollegeasherrole expanded Overbo’s resonated driveanddetermination years atUND-W. of NorthDakotaoverthecourseher the educationdoctoralprogram atUniversity of 1971-1973andcontinuedherstudiesin ArizonaUniversityoverthesummers Northern master’s program inphysicaleducationat teaching atUND-W, Overbocompletedher Continuing herowneducationasshebegan and urged hertoapplyatUND-W. High SchoolwhenPhilRaboncontactedher Oregon, andshewasteachingatSt.Helen’s

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www.wscfoundation.com DONATE ONLINE AT: AT: ONLINE DONATE Overbo and her 1976 Volleyball team. Overbo and her 1976 Volleyball OVERBO AND COLLEGE HER DRIVE, STATE STATE WITHOUT WILLISTON WOULDN’T BE WHERE IS IT TODAY. She can

take the same pride in herself, knowing that community college launched her own and that her example helped inspire career her students. Without Overbo and her drive, Williston be State College wouldn’t is it today. where Overbo looks back fondly on her coworkers Overbo looks back fondly on her coworkers working with Phil Rabon over the years. From planning classes, to pitching new ideas for the her department to Gary Rooks, to memories of looks back on it Joan Amsden, Overbo mentor, like it is yesterday. with these people was always the “Working best part of my years at WSC,” Overbo notes. so important “The years I spent at WSC were me in my life that every day something reminds member or student: the way of a faculty or staff Les Olson always made the same sound when you asked him for anything that cost money, but always managed to keep everyone within whenever Dominic their budgets . . .how, spoke, everyone listened so you Schaff miss his joke . . . and, of course, the wouldn’t tie color.” lunch bets on Davis Law’s “After thirty-six years, it felt like the right time and to let others lead WSC into the future time with family and friends,” spend more in June 2006. Overbo says of her retirement her time between New Town, She now shares ND, and Maricopa, AZ. Overbo enjoys Michelle spending time with her children, and Brian (both of whom graduated from Jacob (12) WSC), and her grandchildren, and Kacie (10). “Even though I miss the people, I am enjoying spending time with family and retirement and remembering friends doing what we enjoy, all the good times I had at WSC,” Overbo adds. Mrs. O feels pride and accomplishment when she hears the success stories of her former students. They have gone on to become teachers, coaches, scientists, medical doctors, therapists, engineers, and more. 16 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 WSC [TETONS] THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR LETTER FROM [email protected] |www.wsctetons.com |701.774.4546 ND58801 1410 UniversityAvenue, Williston, StateCollege Athletic Director |Williston Dan Artamenko GO TETONS! and wewillcontinuetoneedyourhelpkeepmovingforward. level, andnoneofthatwouldhavebeenpossiblewithoutyou.Butthisisonlythebeginningourvision have movedourhockeyrink,builtanewsoftballfield,andadvancedbasketballteamstonational of theTetons. wehaveseendrasticchanges.We Eveninthe shorttimethatIhavebeenhere inWilliston, As wegoforward thisspring,Iwanttogiveabigthankyoueveryoneinthecommunityforyoursupport two, letmeknow. We wouldlovetohaveyou. discuss thingsweshouldbedoing.Evenifyouare justinterested inlisteningorcomingtoalunch If youwouldliketogetinvolvedintheBoosterClub,givemeacall.We meetonceamonthoverlunchto level ofschoolswith5000+enrollment. single reason thatweare abletocompete nationallyandhavethefacilitiesthatwedo.Ithasputuson thankful totheinfluxofsupportandnewboard membersthatwe received thisfall.TheBoosterClubisthe The Teton BoosterClub has beenrebooted thisyearandisnowabiggerpartofourathletics.Iamvery you outtoourgamesseetheseyoungmenandwomenrepresent usatthehighestlevels. All thehard work isstartingtopayoff andwehaveveryexcitingteamstocomewatch.Ipersonallyinvite Le Rosa.Teton hockeywas abletolandprizerecruit goalieDavidKrejcik from theCzechRepublic. used someofthesuccesseslastyeartolandimpacttransfersinJordan DembleyandbigmanAdonisDe basketball hadonlytworeturning sophomores, whichmeantalongroad ofrecruiting. Men’s basketball So allthesportsspentsummerworkinghard toensure wedidnotrepeat thoseseasons.Women’s women’s basketballteam wentthrough theroller coaster ride,butlostintheregional championship. playoffs. OurTeton hockeyteamputonashowatnationals,butlostinthethird Last yearwehadourhighest-rankedmen’s basketballteamever, butwelostinthefirst for “nextyear”.Neverwasthatmore truethanforallourteamscomingintothisseason. As soonasthatfinalbuzzersoundsendingahard-fought season,youalmostimmediatelystarttoprepare The biggestblessingwithworkinginathleticsisthephrase,“There isalwaysnextyear.”

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3 SEND US YOUR PICS SUMMER Furry & Former Tetons gear and up in some Teton/WSC your pets Dress of your Or send us pictures send us some pictures. “good old days.” WINTER Weddings & Teton Tiny Tetons Recently married? Anyone in the wedding a Teton? Any new (or not so new) addition to your family Send us a photo! that you want to show off? photos to Send high-resolution [email protected]. 5. 3. 2. 4. 1. Peterson &Zac Coordinator] (Weltikol)ara Life ('07)[Student 5 2 1 18 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 WSC [TETONS] setting forcollegiate hockey. both organizations intheice.Itis agreat Athletics lacedallthenetsandput logosof between theTeton Hockeybanners.Teton Cola contributedabeautifulscoreboard in were installedtoaccesstheice.Coca- room spacegoingforward. Newboards were renovated to create more locker rooms were created, andthebathrooms the wholearena anewfeel.Newlocker hours paintingandinstallingthem,giving the rinkandParksstaff putinalotof New bleacherswere installedaround making themove. a naturalfit,andbothsideswenttoworkon of Teton Hockey. Thearrangement seemed making thePeteConlinIceArena thehome Raymond FamilyCommunityCenterand the possibilityofTetons movingtothe Executive Director DarinKruegertodiscuss Parks andRecreation met withWilliston WSC AthleticsDirector DanArtamenko over thelastsixmonths. through somemajorchangesofitsown hockey neededtocatchupandwent last year, Teton Athleticsdecidedthat losing inthenationalchampionshipgame with thenewTeton logoandcolors.After and theathleticdepartmenthasrebranded college hasmadedrasticimprovements, the cityhasseenamassivemakeover, the a lothaschanged.Inthepastfiveyears, decided tostartanicehockeyprogram, StateCollege From thetimeWilliston BY TETONATHLETICS HOCKEY TETON NEW LOOKFOR State Tetons! what the“W”standsfor:weare theWilliston State”.You“Williston canstopwondering show off thebuffalo headwiththewords word “Tetons”. When ontheroad, theywill a whitejerseywiththefullbuffalo andthe when theTetons are athome,theywillwear completing therebranding process. Now jerseys thattrulyshowthecolorsofWSC, The Tetons nowhavecustom-made matched theWSCbrandbecameapriority. the iconicnewTeton logoandcolorsthat with jerseys andimplementinguniforms and thecommunityproud. Ditchingtheold image thatwouldmakeboththecollege hockey team.Theywantedtocreate anew discussed rebranding theimageof Hockey CoachJohnBowkusandArtamenko the players.Earlylastspring,Teton Head play mayhavenoticednewsweaterson Fans whohavecomeouttoseetheTetons can’t-miss eventinWilliston. activities, Teton Hockeyisclearlybecominga at concessionsandmanyfamily-friendly PapaJohn’sgame. With pizzabeingserved skyrocketed, averagingover1,000fansper at theRaymondCenter, attendancehas special night.Aftertwogamesplayed their supporttowin5-0,cappinga The Tetons hadagreat crowd andused against #3-rankedUniversityofColorado. collegiate gameintherinkonNovember5 The process culminatedwiththefirst TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 19 and Dr. Nadolny enough for their support and efforts and efforts support their for enough Nadolny Dr. and are “We in making this possible,” says Buckmaster. excited to play on campus this year and extremely for and atmosphere crowd to a great look forward both baseball and softball games. This completely changes the dynamic for both teams.” After the final additions this year to get the field only gets better for the new playable, the future field. Other planned additions include a brick and for the outfield fence, padded backstop, windscreen dugouts on both home and away sides, full stadium to be box, and bathrooms seating along with a press used by both baseball and softball. Softball team invites you to come The Teton out for the first home game on the new field on April 2 against Dakota College at Bottineau. TBA. Game times are BY TETON ATHLETICS The 2015-16 season is off to a hot start for the The 2015-16 season is off team with the addition of the first Softball Teton the on-campus softball field. The new home for not have been possible without the would Tetons help of the Williston especially Parks and Recreation, After Williston Darin Krueger. Executive Director being the need, Krueger, State College expressed but a huge fast-pitch fan himself, not only agreed set the plan in motion. After two months of work, the field is completely enclosed, dirt has been put taken in the down in the infield, and sod has already outfield. Like Rabon Field, home of the baseball team, the softball field has its own watering system spring. The last steps for a bright green to ensure the field include adding foul poles, a scoreboard, and the dugouts, which will be eight feet tall, ten feet deep, and twenty-five feet long. These last additions should take place in the very near future. in the Mon-Dak The field will be the largest and Region XIII, with the six-foot tall Conference home plate. “This not fences located 220 feet from home-field advantage for the a great only provides Head Softball Coach Tiffany notes Teton Tetons,” “but it will also showcase the mix of Buckmaster, team.” speed and power we have on this year’s Softball was Dakota home of Teton The previous two miles off located approximately Parkway, venue, the distance campus. While it was a great tended to keep attendance lower and take away cannot the true home field advantage. “We from thank Darin, the Williston Parks and Rec Director, SOFTBALL SOFTBALL CAMPUS MOVES ON AND PARKS PARKS THANK AND DR. SUPPORT SUPPORT AND REC ENOUGH POSSIBLE,” NADOLNY FOR THEIR DIRECTOR, WILLISTON EFFORTS IN EFFORTS DARIN, THE MAKING THIS “WE CANNOT “WE CANNOT 20 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 WSC [TETONS] 1983-1984 women’s basketball teamandCoachPennySlagle. of Famecoach,introduced themandshared some able tomakeitandPennySlagle,theirTeton Hall The entire 1983-1984women’s basketballteamwas honor them. longtime supportersoftheseathletescametohelp by OutlawsBarandGrill.Friends,families, of theathletesinducted.Thebanquetwashosted Skadeland Gymnasium,whichwashometomost A luncheonbanquetwasheldintheDonn North DakotaSportscasterHallofFame). Jon Cole(KUMVlegendarybroadcaster, memberof 1983-1984 Teton Women’s Basketballteam,and (1991-1992 women’s basketballAll-American),the Larson (1972-1973baseballteam),Tami Jacobson The 2015inducteesforTeton Athleticswere Roger Teton Athleticsandthe college. must haveservedasapositiveambassadorfor may beselectedatanytime.Allofthenominees the program foraminimumoffiveyears.Coaches for Teton Athleticsandmust havebeengonefrom completed aminimumofoneyearcompetition The individualsthatare nominatedmusthave nominated byanyperson. the HallofFame.Theseindividualsorteamscanbe individuals orteamsare selectedformembershipin level ofexcellence.Eachyear, amaximumoffour whose accomplishmentsdemonstratethehighest outstanding individualathletes,coaches,andteams The Teton AthleticsHallofFamerecognizes Teton AthleticHallofFame. basketball, WSChonored newinducteesforthe Tetons Tip-Off Classicfortheopeningweekendof to startingoutthemonthwithCoca-Cola StateCollegeTetons.for theWilliston Inaddition November proved tobeaveryexcitingmonth HALL TETON BY TETONATHLETICS of TETON FAME WHO GAVE SO ATHLETES ATHLETICS IS PROGRAM MUCH TOTHE HONOR THESE PROUD TO of keepingtheTeton traditionstrong. gave somuchtotheprogram andhavebeenapart Teton Athleticsisproud tohonortheseathletes who men’s basketballgameduringhalftime. The playerswere laterhonored again attheTeton and watchedthemgrow asathletesovertheyears. of eachtheseplayers,havinginterviewedthem When Coleacceptedhisaward, heshared memories Rabon, whoisaTeton HallofFamecoachaswell. Jacobson. Larsonwasintroduced byhiscoach,Phil memories. Slaglewasalsothecoachforinductee TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 21 Tia Conrad both received the Exemplary Academic Conrad both received Tia basketball side, On the men’s Achievement award. Xavier Cruz also won the Exemplary Academic Achievement award. work must be part of the For continued success, hard with the academic staff directly Working daily routine. Athletic Department has at the college, the Teton committed to opening the library four evenings per their time coaches have volunteered week. The Teton students have to ensure the library in order to staff to achieve their academic environment a productive student-athletes location, Teton goals. Due to WSC’s trips in the experience some of the longest road make better use of this time, all teams travel To country. with a portable Wi-Fi device to access their homework and assignments at any time while on the road. work, WSC has partnered to keep up the great In order the Student of the Insurance to offer with Frontier nominate Each month, faculty and staff Month award. a student that best exhibits what it means to be a WSC student. After a committee meeting, a winner is named and gift package during the award and presented games. Having this partnership with one of the Teton the successes way to promote Insurance is great Frontier having. the court these students are off

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BY TETON ATHLETICS While the athletic successes of the Tetons have been While the athletic successes of the Tetons well documented, Williston State College prides in all aspects itself on maintaining high standards of college life. in experienced a sharp increase the Tetons Last year, student- and Teton performance in the classroom, by the NJCAA, which recognized athletes were both teams and individual students for awards outstanding academic achievement. Women’s the Teton category, In the team awards Basketball team finished second, with a team GPA teams also Softball and Volleyball of 3.67. Teton of 3.39 earned honorable mentions with GPAs and 3.08, respectively. In addition to the team successes, multiple for their work, and honored individuals were of women’s Emma Keller basketball stole the show. the highest honors, earning the basketball received for Academic Excellence with a 4.0 Pinnacle Award achieved the at WSC. McKayla Haugeberg GPA second-highest honor with the Superior Academic was named twice Haugeberg Achievement award. team and is now continuing to the All-Conference at Black Hills State. Jaylen Newman and her career

Emma Keller, McKayla Haugeberg, Jaylen Newman, Tia Jaylen McKayla Haugeberg, Conrad and Xavier Cruz. Emma Keller,

CLASSROOM TETONS 22 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 WSC [TETONS] WRAP-UP VOLLEYBALL starting players.Theirmiddle was withacoupleofinjuriestotheir tournament The Tetons wentintothesub-regional 14-21 overall. ended theirseason4-4inconference and court well,onlylosingtwiceathome. They home court.TheTetons defendedtheirhome they played,playingonlysixgamesontheir their seasonandtraveledformostofthegames in theirconference. Theywere testedthrough the ground andcompetedwithtoughteams The Teton Volleyball teamputtheirnosesto Bottineau andtookoff from there. came togethertobeatDakotaCollegeat After endingthetoughweekend,girls work,” notesChristensen. quickly whatwasworkingandneeded “It really highlightedourflawsandshowedus they playedNJCAAD1schoolsandbattled. schedule travelingtoNorthPlatte,NE,where Teton Volleyball startedoff withachallenging Hartmann, resigned. 24 aftertheprevious headcoach,Jennifer program late,acceptingthepositiononJuly Volleyball. Christensencameintothe as thenewheadcoachforWomen’s Teton school yearbyannouncingKatelynChristensen StateCollegeAthleticsstartedoff the Williston BY TETONATHLETICS to putworkinreach theultimategoal. ready fornextyear. Theyare hungry andready gym November30tostarttraining andgetting The Teton Volleyball teamheadedbacktothe her ownrecruiting. and she’s excitedforthechancetodosomeof a muchfullerroster fortheupcomingseason; She hashergoalssethighandhopestohave and workedthrough theirseasonasateam. of howhergirlsfacedunfavorablesituations the roster forthenextseason.Sheisproud Christensen hasalready beganbuildingup careers atthenextlevel. McKenna plantocontinuetheirvolleyball and playedwithalotofheart.BothWare and Both sophomores, theywere great leaders named bothAll-Conference andAll-Region. Hannah Ware andMcKennaDeMoewere to doso. to retaliate againstBismarck, butwere unable elimination thewomenhadonemore chance wasdouble sets. Becausethetournament the Tetons went2-1,losing toBSCinfour to theveryend.Thefirstdayofsub-regionals the sub-regional butitwasabattle tournament season ended,unfortunately, inBottineau unable toplaydueshoulderinjury. Their SEE US 1801 2nd Avenue West FOR THE Williston, ND 58801-3401 (701) 577-2927 BEST LOCAL www.murphymotors.com SPORTS COVERAGE

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701.577.2157 www.eidebailly.com 24 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 STUDENT [LIFE] teacher I don’t wanttobeamathorscience avoid? What pr player. I wanttobeasocialworker…orWNBA What pr I’d wanttobeableteleport. What wouldyoursuperpowerbe? Bet. What’ of people. When Itrippedandfellinfront ofabunch moment? What’ My littlesister your life? Who wouldplayyouinamovieabout STUDENT [Q&A] s yourfavoriteword? s yourmostembarrassing ofession are youhopingto ofession are youhopingtodo? HOOKS NIKIRA I’d takethr movies/books/albums withyou onadesertisland. Desert islandtopfive:youcan takeatotaloffive If youcouldinvitethr the team. Keep yourheadinthebooks.Goodgradeskeepyouon student-athletes? What advicedoyouhaveforyourfellowWSC What wouldyoutellapr I likealloftheextraactivitiescollegesetsupforus. of class? What hasbeenyourfavoriteactivityatWSCoutside Mrs. W Who hasbeenyourfavoriteteacheratWSC? Economics fr What hasbeenyourfavoriteclassatWSC? Boston. I wenttoaschoolcalledRoxburyCommunityCollegein What wer I’m planningtogoaD1schoolforbasketball. What’s nextforyouafterfinishatWSC? My mother, myfather, andmygrandmother. party (anyone,livingordead), who wouldyouinvite? (and thecold)thenthisisplacetogo. It’s adifferent outlookandexperience.Ifyoulikechange thinking aboutcomingtoWSC? Remember MyName andFab’sThe Young OGProject . Last Dance,and Scream, andtwoalbums: LilDurk’s eismann. e youdoingbefore youcametoWSC? ee movies:Love&Basketball,Savethe om Mr. Peterson. ee peopleoverforadinner ospective studentwho’s TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 25 Who would play you in a movie about your life? play you in a movie Who would DiCaprio Leonardo moment? most embarrassing your What’s tournament,in high school at a basketball As a junior someone stuck in my shorts, jumped, got his shoe the other team from of the crowd. them down in front and completely pulled us a joke. Tell his kid when he left for college? say to What did the buffalo Bison. your favorite word? What’s which is just another way to say cool. gnarly, I like the word power be? What would your super time travel or flying. Either one would be It would definitely be cool. pretty you hoping to do? are What profession and more I hope to be a physical education/health teacher, basketball and importantly use that to become a successful football coach and maybe even athletic trainer. you hoping to avoid? are What profession I could never be a chef. after you finish at WSC? next for you What’s and going to After WSC, I plan to continue playing basketball close to home in preferably university, college at a four-year either North Dakota or Minnesota. you came to WSC? you doing before What were North Dakota, up in the very small town of Richardton, I grew High School. I attended school at Richardton-Taylor where What has been your favorite class at WSC? Yoga. Who has been your favorite teacher at WSC? liked the way that he taught in Grunenwald, because I just Mr. way than I had ever experienced. a different outside of What has been your favorite activity at WSC class? of the WSC That would definitely have to be being a part Basketball team, and all of the friendships and memories Men’s that. that I’ve made through thinking student who’s What would you tell a prospective about coming to WSC? place to be for your first two years. The WSC is a great students, coaches, and all others involved all really professors, a very fun school. It’s here. want the best for you while you’re What advice do you have for your fellow WSC students? goes faster than you think so definitely enjoy years here Two every day and make as many friends as possible. people over for a dinner party If you could invite three (anyone, living or dead), who would you invite? Albert Einstein, I would invite Jesus Christ, for obvious reasons, because the man was a genius, and lastly Michael Jordan, of all time and a because as a basketball fan he is the greatest business mind. great Desert island top five: you can take a total of five movies/ books/albums with you on a desert island. For books, I would bring the Bible and the novel Blind Your For music, I would bring West. Ponies by Stanley Gordon new album Purpose. For movies, I would bring Justin Beiber’s . Street of Wall The Lion King and The Wolf LANE VOLTZ STUDENT [Q&A] 26 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 STUDENT [LIFE] EXPENSES TOTAL REVENUE,GAINS&OTHERSUPPORT REVENUE, GAINS AND OTHERSUPPORT NET ASSETS, ENDOF YEAR CHANGE INNET ASSETS NET ASSETS, BEGINNINGOF YEAR TOTAL EXPENSES Miscellaneous Vehicle expense Utilities andtelephone Special events Teton Thunder newspaper Interest expense Trust fees Supplies Scholarships &grants-gamingtrustfund Scholarships andgrants Salaries Repairs andmaintenance Rental expenses Pull Tabs expense Public relations Pension expense Property taxes Payroll taxes Office &postage Contract services Professional fees Loss onsaleoffixedassets Insurance Gaming taxes Gaming short Gaming payouts Gaming licenses Equipment expense Donations toothercharities Assets donatedtoWSC Depreciation Credit cardfees Advertising Net assetsreleasedfromrestrictions/transferofrestrictedfunds Unrealized gains(losses)oninvestments Other investmentincome Net capitalgains(losses),realizedoninvestments Miscellaneous income Blackjack income Machine pull-tabsincome Pull-tabs income Motor Vehicle income Oil income,net Interest subsidy Interest anddividends Special events Rent Gifts andbequests Administration REVIEW RAVE FOUNDATION RESTRICTED UN-

10,704,583 10,224,092 3,413,886 3,894,377 9,076,881 3,130,637 5,690,006 (480,491) $599,186 112,622 346,265 (86,868) 149,442 152,230 0,2 362,251 405,947 509,021 97,200 59,303 26,805 29,885 38,932 70,338 36,352 78,812 35,279 $45,801 24,403 $1,881 39,743 36,065 3642,7 16,914 29,778 53,604 31,792 19,054 18,718 63,640 42,111 2,443 5,807 1,872 6,356 1,275 2,407 6,258 8,698 3,059 555 629 30 - - - 568,570 - - - 102,442 - DMV RESTRICTED UN-

540,272 591,595 (59,495) 51,323 (8,172) 304155,000 23,004 21 - - - - -995,883 - - - 402,057 - - - 285,948 - - 49,095 - - - - - 47,363 ------71,843 35,791 ------94,568 - - - - 3,157 - - -

LLC HOUSING RESTRICTED UN- 1,007,306 1,150,833 143,527 144,618 1,091 $275 295 ------1,400 ------

DESIGNATED RESTRICTED UN-

155,040 156,440 1,400 1,400 ------(995,833) - - - -994,668 - - - 220,559 ------

262,784

LLC HOUSING RESTRICTED TEMPORAILY 219,696 219,696 160,126 379,822 279 23 ------84,153 - - 3,940,722 - (199,425) ------$530,000 ------

FOUNDATION RESTRICTED TEMPORAILY

11,966,449 (2,278,376) 2,339,858 2,339,858 9,626,591 www.wscfoundation.com DONATE ONLINEAT: -34,534 - -3,678,596 1,210,233 - 1,907,975 ------GAMING RESTRICTED TEMPORAILY

(6,795,927) 270,729 235,221 35,508 35,508 97 ------5,0 $1,179,186 $50,000 ------RESTRICTED PERMANENTLY

6,432,841 6,385,419 47,422 47,422 (2,578) -35,368 - -3,678,596 1,210,233 - 1,907,975 - -

586,570 - 2,443 - 12,252,161 - 120,218 - 39,743 - (284,893) - 375,547 - 1,269,872 - 220,559 - 4,286,987 - $47,957 - 554,287 - 285,978 - 54,902 - 56,061 - 100,296 - 142,181 72,143 - - 24,698 - 113,286 - 3,157 - 102,442 - 149,442 - 405,947 871,272 - - 1,872 - 6,356 1,275 2,407 - - - 6,258 3,059 - - 3,130,637 - 5,690,006 - - 59,303 26,805 29,885 - - 38,932 - - 78,812 - 35,279 - 31,792 - 19,054 - 63,640 - 42,111 -

TOTAL 14,610,404 22,756,613 20,398,370 2,358,243 629 -

TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 | 27 28 | TETONTHUNDER | WINTER 2015 WSCF [UPDATES] Arts Center. about aFine you think us knowwhat support. Let community of strong WSC because completed at have been many projects CAN DO.So WHAT WE LOOK AT FEBRUARY 6 WSC DONORS:SavetheDate Saturday, February6,2016. Detailstofollow. DO YOULIKEWINE&CHOCOLATE? A STRONGFOUNDATION FORWSC o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o T Art pr Started Fall2011 Started Fall2011 Contact theWSCFoundation formore information. Currently accepting donationsandinput. Opened Spring2014 Opened Fall2011 Opened Fall2011 Completed Fall2012 Opened Fall2012 Opened August2015 Opened January2015 Car W Science Center|3.5million Stevens HallRenovation|10.3million Dedicated July2011 Men’ F Recr Residence Hall|9.8million Library Remodel|300,000 rainND CampusExpansion|2.2million INE ARTS CENTER omen’s SoftballField|300,000 eer andTech Building|5million eation/Wellness Center|25million s Hockey|300,000 ojects SittingBullBronze |85,000

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