th MAY 11, 2018 • 2 P.M.ommencement 78BISMARCK EVENTC CENTER
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 3 BSC History Created in 1939 in response to a community need for a local In addition to the primary campus, BSC has three satellite college, BSC was originally known as Bismarck Junior College. locations. BSC’s Allied Health programs in downtown Bismarck The first students started classes on September 4, 1939, on the provide state-of-the-art classrooms and labs for Surgical third floor of Bismarck High School with 107 full- and part-time Technology, Nursing and Paramedic Technology/EMT. students and 12 instructors. By the late 1940s a new location became increasingly urgent as college enrollments soared with The Bismarck State College-Mandan Campus at 1831 Twin City returning GIs. Drive S.E. in Mandan opened in 2007 to house the Mechanical Maintenance Technology program. In 1951 the ND Legislature responded to an appeal from community leaders to grant the college 15 acres on the Capitol The Lineworker program has long been located in its own space grounds for a campus site. BJC moved into its own building at on the Old Red Trail in Mandan where an outdoor forest of poles 900 Boulevard Avenue in 1955. provides hands-on practice for lineworker students.
Within a few years the college had outgrown the Capitol site. Part of the Bismarck Public Schools for many years, the college In 1959 Harold Schafer, a local entrepreneur and founder of became part of the North Dakota University System in 1984. The the successful Gold Seal Company, offered the college land college’s name changed to Bismarck State College in 1987. overlooking the Missouri River at the northwest edge of Bismarck. Classes began on the new campus in the fall of 1961 Today, Bismarck State College is the third largest institution in in a single building, Schafer Hall. the North Dakota University System with nearly 4,000 students and 11,000 community members involved in continuing That windy hill has been transformed over the years with the education and training. addition of more than a dozen buildings, countless landscape improvements, the MDU Resources Community Bowl, parking Our students choose their beyond. For more than 78 years BSC lots, sidewalks, walking paths and more. has proudly helped them get there.
beyond Program
PRELUDE...... BSC Wind Ensemble Dr. John Darling Professor of Music, Director
PROCESSIONAL...... BSC Wind Ensemble
WELCOME...... Dr. Larry C. Skogen President
GREETINGS...... Mr. Nick Hacker State Board of Higher Education
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER...... Dr. Dan Leingang Vice President for Academic Affairs
STUDENT SPEAKER...... Mr. Carter Honeyman
MUSICAL SELECTION...... BSC Concert Choir “I Lived” by OneRepublic Dr. Jeff Stone, Assistant Professor of Music, Director
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER...... Dr. Larry C. Skogen
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER...... Ms. Kat Perkins Singer/Songwriter
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ALUMNI...... Ms. Jennifer Schlinger President, BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES...... Dr. Dan Leingang
CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATES...... Dr. Larry C. Skogen
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES...... Dr. Larry C. Skogen Mr. Nick Hacker Ms. Kat Perkins Dr. Dan Leingang
CLOSING REMARKS...... Dr. Larry C. Skogen
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 3 Commencement Speaker
KAT PERKINS Kat Perkins grew up in Scranton, N.D., surrounded by a family of musicians and knew at a young age that she wanted a career as a performer. After several summers as a main act on the Medora Musical stage, Perkins followed her drive and passion for performing and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to pursue music.
Perkins quickly gained the attention of the Twin Cities music scene by taking stages in the several projects and bands she formed over the years. The most successful of these was her rock band, Scarlet Haze, which opened for Bon Jovi and worked with some of the music industry’s most well-known acts.
After a hiatus from performing due to vocal surgery, in 2014 Perkins appeared on season 6 of NBC’s The Voice. Perkins turned three chairs during her blind audition, charted in the top five on iTunes several times with her stand-out performances on the show, and sailed to the finals with help from her coach, Adam Levine.
Since The Voice, Perkins has gone on an average of two military tours per year to perform for the troops overseas and sold out venues across America with a variety of themed performances and tours. She more recently began going into schools to encourage students to follow their dreams, live a fearless life, and make a positive impact on the world. Perkins has created a nonprofit foundation, The Rising Star Foundation, providing scholarships and opportunity for aspiring musicians.
Perkins promises to leave graduates with an inspiring message about finding their passion, taking leadership opportunities, working with others, developing a positive attitude, and working towards their dreams.
4 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Student Commencement Speaker
CARTER HONEYMAN Carter Honeyman has always known he wanted to become the fourth generation to farm the land his great-grandfather homesteaded in 1904. “I was always out in the field with my dad. I never liked being in the house; I knew that’s what I wanted to do right away.”
Carter’s commitment was tested his senior year of high school after his dad was diagnosed with leukemia, and Carter took charge of the operation. Those months cemented his career choice even as they changed his college choice. Rather than attend North Dakota State University or Dickinson State University, where he had an offer to play football, he set his sights on Bismarck State College. He knew he could earn an agriculture degree in two years at BSC and be close enough to get home every weekend to farm.
Throughout his time at BSC, Carter and his dad (now in full remission) applied Carter’s new knowledge to the farm. From soil health to precision agriculture, Carter says the BSC faculty ensured he was well prepared for his chosen career.
Carter lives on the family farm near Regent, N.D., with his parents Gary (’81) and Tia Honeyman, and four sisters – Jaycie, Mollie, Emma and Kattie.
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 5 Alumnus of the Year
MIKE BULLINGER BSC Alumnus of the Year Mike Bullinger’s mother died when he was 14 years old. His dad had only an 8th grade education, and the family didn’t have a lot of money. Bullinger worked several jobs in high school but lacked direction academically. Then, during his senior year, Mike’s life took a significant turn. He took a bookkeeping class and met his future wife, Peggy. He fell in love with both.
With Peggy as an influence and accounting as a goal, Bullinger applied to Bismarck Junior College in 1969. The influence of professors like Art Davis and his own considerable work ethic helped him earn a $200 scholarship his first year. That scholarship was a lifeline, and he never forgot it.
Bullinger earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from the University of North Dakota (UND) and went on to become a CPA. Over the years, he started up or purchased companies in a wide array of industries. Today, he owns Western Products and is actively involved in franchising as well as commercial and residential real estate and development.
Through an endowment with the BSC Foundation, the Bullinger family provides two $1,250 scholarships each year to business and accounting students who need a hand. The family also has established endowments at UND, the Fargo Moorhead Area Foundation and Dakota Medical Foundation, and have been instrumental in preserving historic Medora. When determining how and where to give, the Bullingers’ philosophy is to look back. “What helped you in life? Look back and help others that way,” Bullinger says.
Mike and Peggy were named Philanthropists of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2016.
6 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Rising Star Award
JON HUNKE Jon Hunke (’94) believes that those willing to give back can truly make a difference. As the BSC Rising Star Award winner, he’s being recognized for that very attribute. At age 18, the Bismarck native says BSC was the only college for him – it was familiar, inexpensive, and small enough to ready him to move on to a four-year degree. While Hunke figured he’d eventually pursue business and accounting, BSC made it possible for him to make sure of that direction. He explored psychology, biology, and even engineering before transferring to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and ultimately majoring in accounting.
Hunke paid for college as he went, earning degrees at BSC, NDSU, and University of Mary. He worked full time while earning his master’s degree.
After NDSU, he worked at a regional accounting firm before coming home to Bismarck, where he first went to work for MDU Construction Services Group, an organizational arm of MDU Resources. He’s advanced in the company and currently serves as Vice President of Accounting, Finance and Information Technology.
Hunke is involved in the BSC National Alumni Association and BSC Foundation. He and his wife, Sommer, are members of the BSC Alumni Association 1939 Club. He’s also on the BSC Student Housing Board and the BSC Business and Management Advisory Board.
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 7 Legacy Family
SWENSON FAMILY Enrolling at BSC in 1954, Harley Swenson says he went from a “stick- in-the-mud” kid to a social butterfly. Swenson graduated and went on to the University of North Dakota (UND), where he met his wife, Margaret, and earned an engineering degree. He came home and established Swenson, Hagen & Company, a civil engineering and land surveying firm, in 1967.
Over the years, Harley and his company worked on a number of campus improvement projects with Presidents Kermit Lidstrom and Donna Thigpen. From parking lots to planting trees, Swenson got his hands dirty working on the campus.
Margaret, a homemaker and community volunteer, gets the credit for ensuring Harley could volunteer and serve many business-related causes in the community, including 24 years on the State Water Commission. The couple’s children all attended or graduated from BSC. Kim (Swenson) O’Leary attended for two years and went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree at UND. Son Mark (‘85) transferred to North Dakota State University, earned a construction management degree and runs Swenson Engineering. Kari (Swenson) Hausauer (‘82) played basketball for BSC, and racked up a record 43 points in a game against the University of Mary that held for many years. Son-in-law Mark Hausauer (‘79) played basketball at BSC and was the conference rebounding champ in 1978. Grandson Troy Hausauer (’15) also played basketball for the Mystics.
Longtime supporters of both the BSC National Alumni Association (they are members of the 1939 Society) and the BSC Foundation, in 2013 Harley and Margaret established a Swenson family scholarship for pre-engineering students at BSC. Harley was named BSC Outstanding Alumnus in 1995 and received the Presidential Merit Award from the BSC National Alumni Association in 1984.
8 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY NICK HACKER Nick Hacker serves as President of North Dakota Guaranty and Title Co. (NDGT). Founded in 1955, NDGT is the state’s largest title insurance and real estate closing company with operations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Nick continues to drive new growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and leadership development within his team.
Before joining NDGT, Nick spent three years in Washington, D.C., working in Government Affairs. Prior to his time in Washington, D.C., he spent five years as a business development manager in the Red River Valley focused on real estate development.
Nick also served in the North Dakota State Senate from 2004-2008 in District 42 as the youngest State Senator in history at the time. During his tenure, Nick vice-chaired both the Political Subdivisions and Industry Business and Labor committees. He received a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Managerial Finance and Real Estate from the University of North Dakota in 2005.
His passion for service continues through his leadership in numerous organizations including; North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, Stewart Title Insurance Agency Board, Greater North Dakota Chamber Board, Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce Board, Rotarian, DTD Education Foundation, and several committees of the American Land Title Association.
LARRY C. SKOGEN Dr. Larry C. Skogen began his tenure as BSC’s sixth CEO in 2007. In June 2013, he became Acting Chancellor of the North Dakota University System. He then served as Interim Chancellor from November 1, 2013 until June 30, 2015, when he returned to BSC.
Retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Skogen has been a high school teacher and college faculty member in a variety of military and civilian institutions, including the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is author of works about federal Indian policies and the history of the American West.
A native of Hettinger, Dr. Skogen has a Ph.D. in history from Arizona State University, Tempe; an M.A. in history from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg; and a B.S. in secondary education from Dickinson State University.
DAN LEINGANG Dr. Daniel Leingang is Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bismarck State College. He joined the faculty in 2000 as an assistant professor of mathematics and was appointed Dean of Academic Affairs in 2014 and later Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. He held that position until he was named Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2017.
Born and raised in Mandan, N.D., Dr. Leingang has a B.A. in mathematics from Concordia College in Moorhead, M.N. He holds a M.S. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education emphasis) from the University of North Dakota.
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 9 Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Graduates with preceding their names have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5, completed 12 or more semester hours in residence and have been enrolled either part-time or full-time. Phi Theta Kappa graduates are wearing gold stoles and gold tassels as part of their graduation regalia.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT These students are receiving Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Energy Management. The BAS degree requirements include completing a total of 120 semester hours of course work, with a minimum of 30 semester hours of upper division level courses, and at least 30 hours of the required semester hours from Bismarck State College.
Brittani M. Amborn Samuel Vincent Fairchild Dwayne Howard Jason Robert Madrid Coon Rapids, MN Towanda, PA Baltimore, MD Sunnyside, UT Mitchell Curtis Beckner Jessica Fardanesh Kenneth R. Johnson Jr. Carmenetta Doreen Malone Sunrise, FL Folsom, CA Andover, NH Milwaukee, WI Rocky Barrett Bellomy Michael Kary Fischer Jeromy Jorgensen Ryan Keith Martin Sheridan, AR Bismarck, ND Kelso, WA Diana, TX Charles Kyle Bentley Steven William Fleming Larry Don Jorgensen James R. McCormick Saratoga Springs, NY Columbus, OH Kenai, AK Roy, UT Mitchell Scott Bettenhausen Marcus Anderson Freer Dustin Robert Kenzel Dylan John Monroe Glen Ullin, ND Carrollton, GA Colorado Springs, CO Milaca, MN Steven Brevelle Steven Dewayne Fuller Tibor Douglas Keya Jermaine Neal Alexandria, LA Collinsville, OK Austin, TX Cleveland, OH Bryan A. Bridges William Gelinas Dylan Michael Kinn Bradley James Palu Melbourne, FL East Longmeadow, MA Max, ND Holdrege, NE James Edward Crutcher Ryan Gesellchen Garret Glenn Lamb Travis Bruce Pedriani Avon, IN Bismarck, ND Altonah, UT Jermyn, PA Justyse Wayne Patrick Dahl Dayne Anthony Gordon John Cole Lancaster David J. Penny Bismarck, ND Grand Forks, ND College Station, TX Bismarck, ND Ryley Don Dawson Kalen LeMoine Hartel Charles Roy Langley Daniel Poreda Rawlins, WY Watford City, ND Rock Hill, SC Stratton, ME Dereck Joseph Del Valle Michael Patrick Hickey Michael Raymond Leal Edward Rasbold Mandan, ND Rochester, IL San Antonio, TX Warwick, NY
10 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Alexander Reisnour Steve Shelp Pierre S. Thompson Christopher Volpini Fergus Falls, MN Waymart, PA Brooklyn, NY Bellaire, OH Eric Richard Rosmarin Sean Franklin Sherrard Bevan Jason Tighe Michael Robert Wade Massapequa, NY Middletown, CA Long Beach, CA Glendive, MT Alioune Sall Tyler Rusco Simpson Marie V. Tiller Jordan Marion Wells Senegal, OR Great Bend, KS Clover, SC Ogdensburg, NY Jon Brady Sharp John P. Thommen Matthew Wayne Truitt Candice Suzanne Yates Lewisburg, TN Indianapolis, IN Bartlesville, OK Billings, MT
These degrees are Associateawarded to students inwho areArts following and programs Associate similar to those ofin baccalaureate Science degrees. Both degrees are designed to meet basic requirements for general education, as well as to provide a beginning in pre- professional studies, with the Associate in Science intended for students going into science-related fields. The recipients of these degrees must satisfactorily complete 60 semester hours of course work and earn at least 120 honor points. They must also satisfy specified requirements in communications; arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; math, science and technology; diversity and enrichment courses.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Parsheana Adams Richlynn Gabrial Anderson Kadie Beckman Taylor Mischele Billing Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Washburn, ND Bismarck, ND Akinpelumi Adekitan Taylor Anderson Brooklyn Beehler Samantha Jo Birrenkott Ademeso Beulah, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Lagos, Nigeria Hunter Lee Andes Alexius Belile McKayla Marie Boehm Jennifer Aguilar Makoti, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND South El Monte, CA Mary Jean Anton Victoria Lynn Bellon Katharine Anna Bousquet Joshua Paul Aichele New England, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Michelle Rae Baker Eric Lee Benson Greta Rae Bradley Paula Lynn Aldous Parshall, ND Jamestown, ND Devils Lake, ND Pocatello, ID Mitchell Bartch Whitney Clare Berg Laiken Bren Autumn Desiree’ Alt Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Carson, ND Michael Joseph Becker Alaina Joy Berger Joshua Dean Bring Kammi Rae Anderson Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 11 Jarrett Brandon Brown Samantha Kaye Drader Amber Veronica Friedt Rebecca RoseMary Helbling Bismarck, ND Towner, ND Mott, ND Mandan, ND Scott Bruns Kaitlyn Ilene Duncan Travis Jeffrey Fritel Connor Joseph Hellman Bismarck, ND New England, ND Rolette, ND Bismarck, ND Sara Jo Bruski Ethan Andrew Eckholm Noah Froehling Mayuko Hemphill Ekalaka, MT Wing, ND Wishek, ND Paynesville, MN Brooke Emily Rose Buchholz Breanna Rose Edwards Brook Frohlich Hannah V Hertz Fredonia, ND Sioux Falls, SD Bismarck, ND Carson, ND Schea Bullhead Nichole Jae Elsner Joshua Dale Fuller Haley Brooke Hill Fort Yates, ND Marion, ND Grand Canyon, AZ Mott, ND Colbie Burghart Matthew Robert Ely Myah J. Gartner Madyson Jo Hintz Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Linton, ND Bismarck, ND Hallie Dawne Burghart Carter Engelhard Jacob Gathman Reed Allen Hintz Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bentley, ND Kelsey Carol Bursinger Lexi Erickson Danielle B. German Aaron Hoerner Bisbee, ND Mankato, MN Fargo, ND Bismarck, ND Ethan Joseph Cermak Mikayla Marie Erstad Robin Noel Gowen Emily Rae Hogan Mandan, ND West Fargo, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Alexei Nicholas Charvat Abigail Renee Fisher Sierra Graff Jamie Lee Holzer Bismarck, ND Minot, ND Oxbow, ND Bismarck, ND Paige Marie Christ Cassidy Fitch Amanda Grossman TaLena Rose Horner Jamestown, ND Eureka, MT Linton, ND Bismarck, ND Jerad Christenson Gavin Lawrence Fitterer Rebecca Joy Haas Montana Lee Howes Bismarck, ND New England, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bernard Wayne Cline II Mariah Joy Fitterer Kara Nicole Hathaway April Jerene Hruby Massillon, OH Glen Ullin, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Brianna Marie Crispell Tayler Fitzgerald Jesse J. Hauff Brandee Mae Huwe Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Fargo, ND Casey DeVos Bryce Nicole Foster Brittany Lyn Hawkinson Nathan Lucas Jacobson Bismarck, ND Stuart, VA Bismarck, ND Rugby, ND Sarah Jean Diller Carly Freeman Gareth James Heintz Robin Jaeger-Hauer Bismarck, ND Washburn, ND Bismarck, ND Schwuelper, Germany Krysten Doll Sarah S. Fricke Rochelle Marie Heinze Joelle B. Jamerson New Salem, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND McLaughlin, SD
12 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Jaden Brian Jangula Alan Joseph Laib Jacob J. Marschner Shelby Rae Nelson Napoleon, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Jamestown, ND Jason Randall Johnson Ronald L. Laney Alainna Marie Martin Kiley E. Neuman Tower City, ND Fargo, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Kaelen Johnson Kara Jandee Langerud Matthew Blaine Martin Brody Nieuwsma Peoria, IL Watford City, ND Emerado, ND Strasburg, ND Tucker Daniel Johnson Heather Lynn Lauinger Zachary John Martin Lucas D. Nistler Wilton, ND Strasburg, ND Bismarck, ND Beach, ND Amanda Leila Joyce Amy Rae Lee Jasmine Rae Martinez Tom A. Noehre Mandan, ND Mercer, ND Apple Valley, CA Grand Forks, ND Abbey Kautzman Lucas Carl Leingang Jena Renee McKay Chance DeLayne John Norton Mott, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Steath Keener Raelene Mary Lemer Matthew J. McKee Brandon Daniel Oien Fort Yates, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Linton, ND Leah Ann Kibbel Mikayla Renee` Lennie Kylie R. McLain Jakob Olheiser Underwood, ND New Salem, ND Mohall, ND Lincoln, ND Kaylene Klein Adrienne Linda Linde Arica Elaine Meyer Cody Olson Hazen, ND Heidelberg, Germany Bismarck, ND Harvey, ND Kohl Timothy Klein Kelsie LaRae Lipelt Michaela Grace Milas Kaitlyn Michelle Olson Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Scranton, ND Matthew Robert Knutson Austin Brandon Loeks Ty David Mills Kylee Ann Olson Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bradley Kostelecky Michaela Jane Longtin Ashlee Marie Moch Michael Neil Olson Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Benson Kramer Kelsey Love Kaleb Emerald Mogard Christopher Oswald Dickinson, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Shantel Kramer Jasmyn Sita Loven Tracy Joe Moore III Armand Nicholas Pagano Glen Ullin, ND Bismarck, ND Killdeer, ND Elmira, NY Anastasia Mae Kroh Madonna Akram Lula Wyett Lee Mosbrucker Jose Pasillas Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Harvey, ND Faith JaNae Krom Mariah Estelle Machart John Ndabunguye Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Cando, ND Culbertson, MT Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Dane Thomas Kruger Kenneth Kyle Markham Cody James Nelson Summer Cathryn Pearson Regent, ND Bismarck, ND Beulah, ND Wilton, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 13 Kayla Peterson Isaiah John Sanders LaRae Brianne Skachenko Rachel Lynn Vitek Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Underwood, ND Center, ND Anna Lee Pettit Alexander Sauer Lorie Steckler Johnathan Allan Wagoner Helena, MT Bismarck, ND Linton, ND Odessa, TX Brookelyn Pfau Madeleine Clare Savadel Lindsey Jane Storms Matthew Weiss Martin, ND Fredericksburg, VA Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Haley Fern Phelps Jordan Duane Schade Nicole Rae Streyle Nicholas James Westermeyer Bowman, ND Bowman, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Cassandra Rae Pike Abby Schatz Hunter Alan Strickland Elizabeth Nicole Wicklund Penn, ND Bismarck, ND Washburn, ND Dickinson, ND Janae Frances Pinks Miranda Jo Scherr Devin Mark Stroh Celeste Wickman Bismarck, ND Strasburg, ND Bismarck, ND Frenchtown, MT Alexandra Cathrine Carmen Ashley Schleicher Kasey Diane Susag Audrey Rose Wilhelmi Quarne Mandan, ND Harvey, ND Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bailey J. Schlosser Alicia Lynae Swagger Cody Rick Willard Leah Nicole Rasmussen Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Farmington, NM Lincoln, ND Shayla Elizabeth Schmaltz Rebecca Kay Syvertson Tasha Lynn Williams Amy Frances Reimer Bismarck, ND Garrison, ND Turtle Lake, ND Washburn, ND Taylor Mae Schmeichel Micaela Tesky Taylor Allen Wilson Brynn Louise Reinbold Jamestown, ND Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Brennan Francis Schreder Ramona MaryRae Thomas Gregory Douglas Wolf Marcella Marie Reinbold Fargo, ND Minot, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Chase R. Schuh Joel David Thune Kristen Youren Laura Mae Riepl Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Underwood, ND Bismarck, ND Caitlyn Irene Schutt Bassam Toshi Bria Nicole Ziegler Markita M. Rohde Beulah, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Walker David Schwengler Leah C. Trautman McKenzie Lynn Zittleman Tambah Saah Lincoln, ND Cleveland, ND Bismarck, ND Harbel, Liberia Jaden Derek Scott Ashlyn Nicole Trester Kari Sadler Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Altoona, WI Duane Curtis Seelye Maekayla Raeann Vandenburg Jessica Salwei Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Linton, ND Morgan Shae John Jerome Vetter Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND
14 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Logan Joel Ackerman Casey Bonagofsky Melanie Colleen Dougan Jordan John Friske Dickinson, ND Mandan, ND Minot, ND Dickinson, ND Jennifer Aguilar Cameron Wade Bott Samantha Kaye Drader Ashley Marie Fritts South El Monte, CA Turtle Lake, ND Towner, ND Mandan, ND Joshua Paul Aichele Madison Bowling Jenna Nicole Joshua Dale Fuller Bismarck, ND Max, ND Duttenhefner Grand Canyon, AZ Menoken, ND Autumn Desiree’ Alt Jarrett Brandon Brown Samuel Lee Gable Carson, ND Bismarck, ND Jessica Lyn Duttenhefner Mandan, ND Menoken, ND Kammi Rae Anderson Scott Bruns Asha Alexis Gallagher Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Ethan Andrew Eckholm Carrington, ND Wing, ND Richlynn Gabrial Anderson Sara Jo Bruski Jadyn Mariah Gefroh Mandan, ND Ekalaka, MT Adrick Soren Edinger Linton, ND Bismarck, ND Taylor Anderson Colbie Burghart Kathryn A. Gerving Beulah, ND Bismarck, ND Breanna Rose Edwards New Salem, ND Sioux Falls, SD Emily Dawn Archer Brooke Lynn Carr Tanner Michael Ghering Bismarck, ND Pingree, ND Matthew Robert Ely Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Kadie Beckman Ethan Joseph Cermak Haley Dakota Goldade Washburn, ND Mandan, ND Alicia Lynn Engstrom Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Alaina Sarah Berg Paige Marie Christ Allexis Lynn Grabowska Baker, MT Jamestown, ND Mikayla Marie Erstad Bismarck, ND West Fargo, ND Whitney Clare Berg Josiah Matthew Churchill Karlie Rae Hagel Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Landon Layne Felch Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Alaina Joy Berger Brianna Marie Crispell Morgen James Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Mikael James Fetch Hagerott Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Kaitlyn Marie Binstock Madeline A. Cruff McKenzie, ND Center, ND Abigail Renee Fisher Kenneth Lowel Haugen Minot, ND Mandan, ND Margo Alayna Binstock Sarah Jean Diller Dickinson, ND Bismarck, ND Mariah Joy Fitterer Jennifer Maria Hawkins Glen Ullin, ND Kensington, OH Samantha Jo Birrenkott Krysten I. Doll Bismarck, ND New Salem, ND Amber Veronica Friedt Brittany Lyn Hawkinson Mott, ND Bismarck, ND McKayla Marie Boehm Zachary A. Doll Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 15 Kaytlyn Helen Heick Leah Ann Kibbel Mariah Estelle Machart Lucas D. Nistler Bismarck, ND Underwood, ND Culbertson, MT Beach, ND Bryce Alec Helm Kohl Timothy Klein Jacob J. Marschner Tom A. Noehre Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Grand Forks, ND Haley Brooke Hill Heather Brooke Kottre McKenna Mayne Chance DeLayne John Mott, ND Glen Ullin, ND Watford City, ND Norton Mandan, ND Emily Rae Hogan Brooke Jean Kraft Matthew J. McKee Mandan, ND Wahpeton, ND Bismarck, ND Brandon Daniel Oien Linton, ND Brandi Rose Holznagel Tyler Jon Kress Christopher Lee Meduna` Washburn, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Edina Osmanbasic Bismarck, ND Sarah Faye Horner April-Lee Ann Kroll Tara Rae Mehlhoff Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Christopher Oswald Bismarck, ND Montana Lee Howes Taylor Jensen Krom Destiny Lynn Miller Bismarck, ND Cando, ND Minot, ND Armand Nicholas Pagano Elmira, NY April Jerene Hruby Talyssa Faith Kvanvig Ashlee Marie Moch Bismarck, ND Hettinger, ND Bismarck, ND Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Bismarck, ND Nicole Faith Hust Brianna Landeis Kaleb Emerald Mogard Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Summer Cathryn Pearson Wilton, ND Marc Anthony Isas Ronald L. Laney Tracy Joe Moore III Lakewood, CA Fargo, ND Killdeer, ND Kayla Taylor Pich Mandan, ND Kaelen Johnson Kara Jandee Langerud Jaron Scott Morman Peoria, IL Watford City, ND Glen Ullin, ND Brandon Lyle Pierce Bowman, ND Travis D. Johnson Ryan Matthew Larson Ashley Rae Mormann McKenzie, ND Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Bailey Marie Pifer Bismarck, ND Tucker Daniel Johnson Alyssa Deanne Leintz Jade Murray Wilton, ND Bismarck, ND Mercer, ND Janae Frances Pinks Bismarck, ND Taylor Kamp Mikayla Renee` Lennie Amy Marie Needler Garrison, ND New Salem, ND Newton Falls, OH Meghan M. Praus Killdeer, ND Keenan L. Kaufman Austin Brandon Loeks Cody James Nelson Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Beulah, ND Taylor Noel Privratsky Dickinson, ND Abbey Kautzman Michaela Jane Longtin Ethan Paul Nelson Mott, ND Mandan, ND Hutchinson, MN Alexandra Cathrine Carmen Quarne Steath Keener Kristina Marie Lucier Kiley E. Neuman Bismarck, ND Fort Yates, ND Fargo, ND Bismarck, ND
16 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Dalton Daniel Rademacher Shayla Elizabeth Schmaltz Adrianna Nicole Thinnes Dusty Marshal Wisham Minot, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Lincoln, ND Leah Nicole Rasmussen Taylor Mae Schmeichel Ashley F. Thoeny Gage Wolt Lincoln, ND Jamestown, ND Broadus, MT Mandan, ND Amy Frances Reimer Lindsey Terese Schweitzer Joel David Thune Timothy Brian Yoder Washburn, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Wolford, ND Marcella Marie Reinbold Walker David Schwengler Ashlyn Nicole Trester Wendy Sue Zimprich Bismarck, ND Lincoln, ND Bismarck, ND Pembina, ND Taylor Jean Reinhardt Melissa Rae Severson Uchechukwu Johnfisher Dynae Marie Zubke Mandan, ND Sidney, MT Uchem Dickinson, ND Bismarck, ND Ethan Leo Renbarger Morgan Derrick Solberg Zachary Zane Zuther Watford City, ND Bismarck, ND Michaela Rae Urlacher Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Jesse Roberts Robert Alexander Spady Minot, ND Mandan, ND Maekayla Raeann Vandenburg Mandan, ND Hadley Elise Rosales Eric John Spilman Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Christopher James Vander Wal Mara Jo Roteliuk Jasmine Aja Steidl Mandan, ND Sawyer, ND Dickinson, ND Janetta Vander Wal Heather Ann Roy Lindsey Jane Storms Washburn, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Devin Frederick Vetsch Proust Rukundo Nicole Rae Streyle Rugby, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND John Jerome Vetter Jessica Salwei Hunter Alan Strickland Bismarck, ND Linton, ND Washburn, ND Jaycee Rae Walter Isaiah John Sanders Kasey Diane Susag Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Harvey, ND Harper Nicole Wavra Jordan Duane Schade Alicia Lynae Swagger Bismarck, ND Bowman, ND Bismarck, ND Nicholas James Westermeyer Andrew Schafer Rebecca Kay Syvertson Bismarck, ND Flasher, ND Garrison, ND Celeste Wickman Abby Schatz Taylor Scott Terrasas Frenchtown, MT Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Taylor Allen Wilson Bailey J. Schlosser Micaela Tesky Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Mandan, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 17 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded to students who are following a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical area. Granting of this degree indicates that the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. The recipients of this degree must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours in defined course work in specified career areas and accumulate at least 120 honor points. They also must satisfy specified requirements in communications; arts and humanities/social and behavioral sciences; and business, math, science and technology courses.
Levi Abbott Zachery W. Allen Ross Merle Baker Eric Lee Benson Process Plant Technology Electrical Transmission Mechanical Maintenance Criminal Justice Mountain Home, ID System Technology Technology Jamestown, ND Osceola, WI Bismarck, ND Adam Dwayne Aberle Chase Dominic Berger Farm and Ranch David C. Alphonso Layton Alexander Barnes Energy Services and Management Electric Power Technology Information Processing Renewable Technology Menoken, ND Albany, NY Specialist Glen Ullin, ND Killdeer, ND Joshua Joseph Aberle Mark Daniel Anderson Michael John Berreth Instrumentation and Control Instrumentation and Control Kevin Efrain Barrientos Process Plant Technology Technology Technology Power Plant Technology Aberdeen, SD Brookings, SD Valley City, ND Los Angeles, CA Tagen J. Bertolotto Louisa Abrahamson Noah William Arnold Rachel Suzanne Bartlett- Mechanical Maintenance Associate Degree Nurse Farm and Ranch Davenport Technology Oklee, MN Management Electric Power Technology Washburn, ND Esmond, ND Canton, NY Tate Lee Abrahamson Joshua Dean Bierle Farm and Ranch Parker Leroy Bachmeier Jesse Aaron Bauer Nuclear Power Technology Management Graphic Design and Electronics/ Sioux Falls, SD Velva, ND Communications Telecommunications Harvey, ND Technology Eric Elliott Bjore Process Plant Technology Amy Renee Adams Mandan, ND Graphic Design and Tyler Craig Bader Bismarck, ND Communications Automotive Technology Aaron Shawn Bechtle Mandan, ND Process Plant Technology Graphic Design and Jamison Ray Bogren Mechanical Maintenance Bismarck, ND Communications Technology Colton Agotness Wishek, ND Digital Audio Production Jett James Bailey Bismarck, ND Edmore, ND Graphic Design and Bailie Jean Beer Communications Farm and Ranch Marion Duane Caleb Alexander Watauga, SD Management Bontrager Management Aipperspach Keldron, SD Instrumentation and Control Nakoa Randall Baker Minot, ND Technology Petroleum Production Kristopher Bellamy Beulah, ND Technology Instrumentation and Control Dustin Boone Petroleum Production Dickinson, ND Technology Technology Washburn, ND Enid, OK
18 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Jessika Marilee Borelli Angela Kim Brown Kevin Burke Vanisha Clerge Energy Services and Information Processing Electric Power Technology Associate Degree Nurse Renewable Technology Specialist Oviedo, FL Bismarck, ND Sawyer, ND Watford City, ND Heather Marie Burnley Colin Colton Colton James Bosch Colton Gage Brown Associate Degree Nurse Petroleum Production Electronics/ Automotive Technology Randle, WA Technology Telecommunications Des Lacs, ND Bismarck, ND Technology Matthew Korey Bush Electrical Transmission Bismarck, ND Louis Evan Brown Francis John Connors Farm and Ranch System Technology Management Courtney Marie Bosch Management Lakeland, FL White Shield, ND Engineering Technology Barnesville, MN Hazen, ND Amanda Carrie Butler Chase Allen Conway Jason Michael Brunmeier Process Plant Technology Petroleum Production Evan Bothun Instrumentation and Control Bossier City, LA Technology Associate Degree Nurse Technology Westhope, ND Beulah, ND Beulah, ND Vincent Aaron Campagna Electric Power Technology Andrew Lanier Cook Cameron Wade Bott Cody Alan Buckley Shelton, WA Electric Power Technology Criminal Justice Power Plant Technology Grove, OK Turtle Lake, ND Westerville, OH Baylee Daniel Carr Process Plant Technology Sunshine Ediva Cook Derek Brackel Nicole Bunting Hazen, ND Associate Degree Nurse Energy Services and Process Plant Technology Hastings, MI Renewable Technology Redwood Falls, MN Isabell Danielle Chadwick Human Services Elgin, ND Austin Tyler Costner Evan John Burckhard Hazen, ND Welding Matthew Bracken Engineering Technology Bismarck, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Towner, ND Genevive Christie Electric Power Technology Devils Lake, ND Kenneth Custodio Jasper Peregrine Fulton, NY Criminal Justice Austin James Braunagel Burgess Bronx, NY Agriculture Industry and Power Plant Technology Brian Michael Church Electric Power Technology Technology Florence, MT Alexander Daniel Dailey Electric Power Technology Bismarck, ND Detroit, MI Hallie Dawne Burghart Boardman, OH Kobe Michael Bright Farm and Ranch Nicolas James Cipollini Automotive Collision Management Electrical Transmission Ian Preston Dalzell System Technology Mechanical Maintenance Technology Mandan, ND Technology Velva, ND Pahrump, NV Justin K. Burke Bismarck, ND Nicholas Brosseau Web Page Development Matthew Ryan Clagg Engineering Technology and Design Electric Power Technology Casper Bailey Daniel Management Bismarck, ND Omaha, NE Foss, OK Rolette, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 19 Courtney Sharon Dashno Tara Nicole Dillon Drew James Ellison Sophia Fischer Electric Power Technology Management Electronics/ Graphic Design and Constantia, NY Scranton, ND Telecommunications Communications Technology Hazen, ND Sawyer Caldwell Dawe David Michael Dockter Bismarck, ND Electric Power Technology Management Phillip Robert Fisher Ludington, MI Streeter, ND Nathan Christopher Enerson Engineering Technology Power Plant Technology Dickinson, ND James William DeBottis Tylor Matthias Doll Process Plant Technology Geographic Information Management Grand Rapids, MN Tyler Andrew Fjeldahl Systems Technician Bismarck, ND Agriculture Industry and Bergen, NY Alyssa Engel Technology Paul A. Downs Digital Audio Production Berthold, ND Electric Power Technology Meggan Emily DeCoteau Hutchinson, MN Graphic Design and Langdon, ND Andrew Fusco Communications Trever Erickson Electrical Transmission Bismarck, ND Glenda Duppong Welding System Technology Administrative Assistant , Beulah, ND Farmingdale, NY Thomas Frederick Delozier II General Mass Communication Mandan, ND Angel Espinoza Mac Gable Tyrone, PA Electrical Transmission Process Plant Technology Cameron Durheim System Technology Mandan, ND Farm and Ranch Tate Delzer Fontana, CA Process Plant Technology Management Thomas Anthony Galassi Bismarck, ND Ellendale, ND Christopher James Evans Electric Power Technology Power Plant Technology Willow Springs, IL Tate Michael Demaray Hailey Kate Edinger Pasadena, MD Energy Services and Graphic Design and Dakota Dag Garmann Renewable Technology Communications Kody Mark Faul Process Plant Technology Tappen, ND Harvey, ND Agriculture Industry and Watford City, ND Technology Clinton Joel Denson Jessica EvaRose Edinger McClusky, ND Paulette Kristine Gehrke Power Plant Technology Graphic Design and Electric Power Technology Process Plant Technology Communications Miranda Jade Faut Edgerton, WI Billings, MT Carson, ND Associate Degree Nurse Hazen, ND Cydnee L. Geiger Levi O. Dewald Scott Edwards Associate Degree Nurse Management Electric Power Technology Lucanus C. Fechter Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Portage, PA Power Plant Technology Albuquerque, NM Janae L. Geiger Tomas F. Diaz Jacob Ellingson Administrative Assistant, Power Plant Technology Welding Joshua Calvert Fezio General California, MD Bismarck, ND Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Portsmouth, VA Krystal Kay Diggs Stetson Miles Ellingson Hunter Michael Geithman Electric Power Technology Farm and Ranch Ethan Fike Mechanical Maintenance Kingman, AZ Management Electric Power Technology Technology Saint Anthony, ND Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Bismarck, ND
20 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY William George Tyler Jorden Gravseth Jonathan Hausauer Jett James Dean Hettich Petroleum Production Agriculture Industry and Process Plant Technology Instrumentation and Control Technology Technology Bismarck, ND Technology Parshall, ND Cooperstown, ND Beulah, ND Austin Ray Hayes Michael Giglio Daniel Mark Gregory Engineering Technology Jeffery A. Hickerson Electric Power Technology Electric Power Technology Phoenix, AZ Energy Services and Clarence Center, NY Clarinda, IA Renewable Technology Reilly Wyatt Hedegaard Dixon, MO Jesse Lee Gilbertson Molly LaVerne Gress Electronics/ Engineering Technology Graphic Design and Telecommunications Darrell Amin Hill Binford, ND Communications Technology Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Auburn, NY Spencer Robert Gillund Management Katherine Rose Grubb Tanner Hegre Brittany Marie Hillerud Enderlin, ND Management Lineworker (Electrical) Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Hazen, ND Alexis Glass Graphic Design and Ben Gumke Delaine Heiser Rebecca Hillerud Communications Process Plant Technology Associate Degree Nurse Associate Degree Nurse Bismarck, ND Watford City, ND Finley, ND Hazen, ND Nathan Ryan Goldade Zachary Paul Haar John Helbling Reed Allen Hintz Electronics/ Power Plant Technology Electrical Transmission Carpentry (Residential) Telecommunications Bismarck, ND System Technology Bentley, ND Technology Raeford, NC Bismarck, ND Raina Mae Hanley Sarah Elizabeth Agriculture Industry and Preston Helbling Hockett Brendan Patrick Good Technology Electronics/ Associate Degree Nurse Process Plant Technology New Salem, ND Telecommunications Chaska, MN Evergreen Park, IL Technology Bret Bazyl Hardison Mandan, ND Carrie A. Hoffer Kelli Jo Graber Process Plant Technology Human Services Administrative Assistant, Brighton, CO Trey Michael Helfrich Mandan, ND Medical Technical Studies Bisbee, ND Heath Guy Harmon Bismarck, ND Tyler John Hoggarth Process Plant Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Shania Rae Grager Mandaree, ND Eric John Hellandsaas Carrington, ND Surgical Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Hazen, ND Brandon James Harris Watford City, ND Tayla Jayne Hoherz Electrical Transmission Farm and Ranch Leslie Anne Grant System Technology Chas Jan Hertz Management Electrical Transmission System Spring Green, WI Electronics/ Elgin, ND Technology Telecommunications Monroeville, OH Nathan Alan Hathaway Technology Tanner Ronald Holte Power Plant Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Carson, ND Bismarck, ND Burlington, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 21 Carter D. Honeyman Ryan Michael Ivesdal Kody Martin Kalamaha Ryan Odel Knutson Farm and Ranch Process Plant Technology Engineering Technology Petroleum Production Management New Rockford, ND Bismarck, ND Technology Regent, ND Ada, MN Jason Wayne Jackson Clayton Kalvoda Katelyn Jo Horner Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice Brett Robert Koch Farm and Ranch Computer Networking Mandan, ND Process Plant Technology Management Lebanon, OR Beulah, ND Napoleon, ND Quinn Karges Matthew Ray Jacobson Associate Degree Nurse Benjamin Kortright Anthony Thomas Howard Agriculture Industry and Hazen, ND Electric Power Technology Power Plant Technology Technology Syracuse, NY Rosedale, MD Baldwin, ND Ryan Craig Keller Energy Services and Michael David Koss Nicholas Huizinga Laura May Jallad Renewable Technology Electric Power Technology Cybersecurity and Administrative Assistant, Mandan, ND Utica, NY Computer Networking Medical Dickinson, ND Bemidji, MN Timothy Allen Keller Reid Matthew Kraft Digital Audio Production Process Plant Technology Jefferson Michael Huwe Larree Ann Janssen Lafayette, IN Turtle Lake, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Graphic Design and Wahpeton, ND Communications Tayler Kerzmann Tanner Reese Krenz Digital Audio Production Welding LaMoure, ND Gunnar Michael Hyttinen Garrison, ND Jamestown, ND Mechanical Maintenance Lucas Layton James Jewkes Technology Management Parker Wayne Kidd Meghan Krogh Process Plant Technology Electric Power Technology Washburn, ND Ogden, UT Jamestown, ND Burnt Hills, NY Obike Ibeka Ibeka Kelson Johansen Process Plant Technology Nuclear Power Technology Andrew James Kliem William C. Kroll Mechanical Maintenance Welding Powder Springs, GA Berrien Springs, MI Technology Bismarck, ND Donald A. Ireland Ara Duane Johns Mandan, ND Electric Power Technology Electrical Transmission Jeff Kurtz Electric Power Technology Stratford, CT System Technology Jacob Edward Klinner Welding Dallas, GA Camillus, NY Lindsey Jane Irwin Bismarck, ND Associate Degree Nurse Tyler Johnson Cynthia Alece Lagman Management Bismarck, ND Power Plant Technology Lanna R. Knottnerus Human Services Fargo, ND Bismarck, ND Marcus Richard Isaacs Center, ND Engineering Technology Deavan T. Jones Tyrell James Larsen Heating, Ventilation and Air Mandan, ND Management Bryce Knudsen Power Plant Technology Conditioning Billings, MT Anna Lorraine Iverson Gillette, WY Carrington, ND Process Plant Technology Zackery Jorgenson Beulah, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Fargo, ND
22 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Corey Lauer Jadyn John Lippert Jenna Mariner Briana Lynn Miller Cybersecurity and Management Information Processing Associate Degree Nurse Computer Networking Ashley, ND Specialist Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Kyle Douglas Little Christopher Jon Miller Ransly Lefor Process Plant Technology Cody Adam Martel Process Plant Technology Welding Bismarck, ND Petroleum Production Mandan, ND Lefor, ND Technology Desiree Je Ann Little Bismarck, ND Jared D. Miller Payton Lehde Swallow Farm and Ranch Management Management Human Services Joseph Mason Carrington, ND Bismarck, ND New Town, ND Instrumentation and Control Technology Jeyden Michael Miller Electric Power Technology Aaron Wade Leier Arianne Danielle Lopez Bismarck, ND Farm and Ranch Administrative Assistant, Cyril, OK Management Legal Miranda Noel Mathias Strasburg, ND Mandan, ND Power Plant Technology Myka Marie Miller Associate Degree Nurse Bridgeville, MI Kelley Erin Lembeck Scott Benjamin Lund Bismarck, ND Electric Power Technology Farm and Ranch Addy Mattern Syracuse, NY Management Criminal Justice Samantha Anna Miller Administrative Assistant Sentinel Butte, ND Mandan, ND , Jackson Robert Lemnus General Agriculture Industry and Caitlin Marie Magilke Christopher Charles Beulah, ND Technology Human Services McCarty Valley City, ND Pierre, SD Power Plant Technology Tyler James Miller Process Plant Technology Cove, TX Rebecca Ann Leuck Anthony Stuart Magistro Bismarck, ND Geographic Information Electric Power Technology Matthew J. McKee Systems Technician Bradford, NH Mechanical Maintenance Michael L. Mills Power Plant Technology Salem, CT Technology Benjamin Makay Bismarck, ND Vincennes, IN Jesse Bruce Lien Process Plant Technology Farm and Ranch New Rockford, ND Jesse Shane McLaughlin Allison Rose Mischel Management Process Plant Technology Surgical Technology Milton, ND Bradley M. Malerbi Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Power Plant Technology Elizabeth Nicole Lilley Detroit, MI Zachary Robert Mehl David McGuire Mitchener Electrical Transmission Agriculture Industry and Electric Power Technology System Technology Matthew Charles Manders Technology Burgaw, NC Associate Degree Nurse Sacramento, CA Surrey, ND Bismarck, ND Joshua Robert Mizell Petroleum Production Isaiah Kahlil Lindsay Keaton Dean Meissel Graphic Design and Clinton Mannie Instrumentation and Control Technology Communications Instrumentation and Control Technology Laurel, MS Technology Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Hazen, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 23 Kyle Gregory Mollman Gabrielle Mae Nelson Zane Orin Osse Andrew Robert Process Plant Technology Graphic Design and Engineering Technology Petras Jr. McIntosh, SD Communications Tappen, ND Process Plant Technology Bowbells, ND Stanley, ND Reginald John Morales Jordan Thomas Oster Electric Power Technology Zachary August Neuberger Process Plant Technology Isaac Fontaine Peyton Willcox, AZ Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Electrical Transmission Beulah, ND System Technology Benjamin Morrison Donnalesha La’Dovie Owens Washington, DC Cybersecurity and Alexis Olivia Newton Human Services Computer Networking Management Bismarck, ND MiKayla Ann Pfaff Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Graphic Design and John Charles Parker Communications Power Plant Technology Brianna Mae Mundt Kobe Rashaan Newton Bismarck, ND Associate Degree Nurse Electronics/ Kennewick, WA Mandan, ND Telecommunications Jaden Peter Pfliger Technology John William Patterson Power Plant Technology Electronics/ Jaden Munyer Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Instrumentation and Control Telecommunications Technology Channing Aric Nielsen Technology Zachary Rene Philippot Rugby, ND Instrumentation and Control Souris, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Technology Moorhead, MN Preston Murschel Minot, ND Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Electronics/ Engineering Technology Michael F. Pilawa Telecommunications Witney Marie Nielsen Bismarck, ND Electric Power Technology Technology Graphic Design and Utica, NY Hazen, ND Communications Curtis Pavard Electrical Transmission Bismarck, ND Mitchel N. Pilon Carolee Nicole Nagel System Technology Digital Audio Production Associate Degree Nurse Hayden Wyatt Norton Saugus, CA Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Instrumentation and Control Technology Travis Jens Pedersen Brady Jon Pletan Agriculture Industry and Process Plant Technology Cory Owen Nattier Beulah, ND Electric Power Technology Technology Killdeer, ND Independence, MO Devon Lee Olson Harvey, ND Agriculture Industry and Levi C. Pollman Dakota Scott Neether Technology James Ernest Pelkey Welding Lineworker (Electrical) Electric Power Technology Wolford, ND Willow City, ND Watford City, ND Liverpool, NY Luke Timothy Olson Coleman Poort Colin John Nehl Lineworker (Electrical) Preston Jacob Peterson Process Plant Technology Agriculture Industry and Agriculture Industry and Moorhead, MN Temple, TX Technology Technology Carson, ND Seth Adam Olson Fullerton, ND Kendra Ann Pressnall Automotive Technology Surgical Technology Scranton, ND Tioga, ND
24 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Seth Alvin Privratsky Austin John Riegel Kyle Merlin Routledge Jeremy Otto Andrew Carpentry (Residential) Power Plant Technology Farm and Ranch Schiefer South Heart, ND Beulah, ND Management Power Plant Technology Minot, ND Vassar, MI Rebecca Raatz Melissa R. Rinehart Administrative Assistant, Electrical Transmission Jacob Wilson Russell Blake Schuyler Lee Schmidt Medical System Technology Geographic Information Power Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Sherwood, AR Systems Technician Bismarck, ND Ochelata, OK Jace Jacob Ramberg Jason George Risley Joseph Michael Schmidt Agriculture Industry and Electric Power Technology Ryan Allen Sayler Cybersecurity and Technology Johnstown, NY Agriculture Industry and Computer Networking Langdon, ND Technology Mandan, ND Zane H. Ritz Bismarck, ND Bryan James Randle Instrumentation and Control Devyn Michael Schmitcke Lineworker (Electrical) Technology Joshua Schaefbauer Graphic Design and Maddock, ND Mandan, ND Graphic Design and Communications Communications Underwood, ND Jacob James Rau Michelle T. Robarge Bismarck, ND Agriculture Industry and Electric Power Technology Randy Jonathan Technology Syracuse, NY Andrew Schafer Schonberger Kief, ND Carpentry (Residential) Heating, Ventilation and Air Samantha Jo Robb Flasher, ND Conditioning Electric Power Technology Evan Raymo Bismarck, ND Electric Power Technology Baker City, OR Michael W. Schafer Massena, NY Cybersecurity and Jason Matthew Schrooten Ismael Rodriguez Computer Networking Electric Power Technology Electric Power Technology Cory Rebel Bismarck, ND Rochester, MN Process Plant Technology Amarillo, TX Taylor, ND Jessica C. Schaff Brandon Dale Schuetz Levi John Roehrich Associate Degree Nurse Associate Degree Nurse Mechanical Maintenance Kurt Joseph Regenscheid Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Electric Power Technology Technology Austin, MN Gackle, ND Brittany Jayne Schaner Phillip Schultz Associate Degree Nurse Graphic Design and Amy Frances Reimer Jeffrey Tyler Roper Mandan, ND Communications Associate Degree Nurse Electric Power Technology Bismarck, ND Washburn, ND Blue Ridge, GA Dylan Robert Scheitlin Criminal Justice Keegan Joseph Schunke Travis Scott Renshaw Tyler Glenn Rosborough Dickinson, ND Process Plant Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Process Plant Technology Stanley, ND Turlock, CA Beulah, ND Kolter James Schell Lineworker (Electrical) Tara A. Schwan Devin Lynn Retterath Abigail Kathryn Roth Towner, ND Criminal Justice Agriculture Industry and Management Bismarck, ND Technology Stanton, ND Washburn, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 25 Jaydn Sebastian Michael Sims Caleb H. Southerland Robert Allen Stiles Schumacher Graphic Design and Cybersecurity and Process Plant Technology Process Plant Technology Communications Computer Networking Grand Island, NE Zeeland, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Samuel Norman Stoveland Cullen Blaine Seeger Alexandra Jo Skalicky Jacob Sowers Farm and Ranch Management Power Plant Technology Management Electric Power Technology Golva, ND New Salem, ND Colorado Springs, CO Las Vegas, NV Matthew Lee Stroh Dillon James Seidler Jonathan Dane Skjervheim Howard Clay Spoede Farm and Ranch Management Process Plant Technology Agriculture Industry and Process Plant Technology Killdeer, ND Bismarck, ND Technology Houston, TX Nekoma, ND Brianna Nicole Svihl Mariah Sharon Sellon Matthew Adam Steel Graphic Design and Process Plant Technology Kaitlyn Mary Slavick Electric Power Technology Communications Turtle Lake, ND Surgical Technology Green Bay, WI Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Natasha Ann Semchenko Hunter Jacob Steffen Tianna Marie Tchouban Agriculture Industry and Michelle Amanda Process Plant Technology Graphic Design and Technology Slominski Hazen, ND Communications Max, ND Petroleum Production Bismarck, ND Technology Joshua Job Stehberger Instrumentation and Control Hannah Elizabeth Septon Dickinson, ND Travis Robert Tekippe Farm and Ranch Technology Power Plant Technology Management Bruce Smith Mandan, ND Mandan, ND Rhame, ND Electric Power Technology Antioch, CA Aaron Michael Stein McKayla Rosemary Temple Samantha Elizabeth Sheldon Process Plant Technology Technical Studies Associate Degree Nurse Corrie Michelle Smith Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Electric Power Technology Colorado Springs, CO Parker Stein Michael Anthony Ternes Christopher A. Silbernagel Energy Services and Electronics/ Power Plant Technology Jacob Jeffrey Smith Renewable Technology Telecommunications Bismarck, ND Agriculture Industry and Finley, ND Technology Technology Bismarck, ND Scott Louis Simenson Sherwood, ND Kaden Michael Steiner Farm and Ranch Agriculture Industry and Pious Thomas Management Cole Allen Solem Technology Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Instrumentation and Control Fargo, ND Mandan, ND Technology Susan Simonson Beulah, ND Anthony E. Stewart Joshua David Thompson Web Page Development Electric Power Technology Instrumentation and Control and Design Jose Gabriel Solorio Hartford, KY Technology Langdon, ND Electrical Transmission Minot, ND System Technology Keegan Ryan Stiefel Mechanical Maintenance Sacramento, CA McKenna Lee Thompson Technology Farm and Ranch Management Bismarck, ND Upham, ND
26 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Brittany Marie Thordal Jessie Vasquez Jr. Allie Paige Weiss Alex Dee Wise Associate Degree Nurse Electrical Transmission System Information Processing Electric Power Technology Bismarck, ND Technology Specialist Corvallis, OR Zachary, LA New Salem, ND Jacob William James Thomas Wold Thornton Meghan Verlinde Ashley Joelle Welander Lineworker (Electrical) Process Plant Technology Surgical Technology Paramedic Technology Mitchell, SD Avondale, LA Bismarck, ND Rolla, ND Kecia Michele Wolf Chad Michael Thorp Anna Lyn Vetter Randy James Wemette Electric Power Technology Instrumentation and Control Management Electric Power Technology Texarkana, AR Technology Linton, ND Johnson City, NY Blaine, MN Dustin Gordon Wollman McKennon Anthony Vetter Josef Walter Wentz Process Plant Technology John Walter Timmons Instrumentation and Control Carpentry (Residential) Elgin, ND Web Page Development Technology Bismarck, ND and Design Bismarck, ND Colleen Lynn Wood Electrical Transmission Watford City, ND Jeremy Ryan Westfall Melani Renee’ Viner Electric Power Technology System Technology Tyler James Tkach Instrumentation and Control Nitro, WV Glendale, AZ Criminal Justice Technology Bismarck, ND Beach, ND Parker Richard Westgard Jace P. Woutat Agriculture Industry and Agriculture Industry and Timothy Trenkamp Macie Lee Vogel Technology Technology Power Plant Technology Graphic Design and Westby, MT Bismarck, ND Burlington, KY Communications Bismarck, ND Colby Alexander Wightman Patrick Pedro Wymah Zachary Bryce Trom Electric Power Technology Cybersecurity and Computer Instrumentation and Control Krymzon Cheri Volk Rockport, MA Networking Technology Automotive Collision Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Technology Sean Paul Williams Process Plant Technology Bismarck, ND Cole Aaron Zablotney Brian Mark Trzpuc Lambert, MT Automotive Technology Power Plant Technology Wyatt Hunter Wahl Harvey, ND Center, ND Mechanical Maintenance Matthew Brock Technology Williamson Brandon L. Zachmeier Electric Power Technology Mechanical Maintenance Tyler Lee Unger Bismarck, ND Power Plant Technology Opp, AL Technology Bismarck, ND Hunter Douglas Wall Mandan, ND Process Plant Technology Lindsey Jane Willnow Graphic Design and Jakob Michael Vandal Bottineau, ND Agriculture Industry and Communications Technology William Charles Wasserburger Menoken, ND Reynolds, ND Instrumentation and Control Technology Thomas Alexander Wire Electric Power Technology Ivan Jair Varela Montano Rapid City, SD Process Plant Technology Napoleon, OH Rawlins, WY
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 27 DIPLOMA A Diploma is awarded to students who complete a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical program. The granting of the Diploma indicates the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. BSC recipients must earn at least 120 honor points and a minimum of 60 semester hours, including nine hours of general education requirements in communications; arts and humanities/social and behavioral sciences; and business, math, science and technology.
Logan Gross Carpentry (Residential) Bismarck, ND
PROGRAM CERTIFICATE The Program Certificate is similar in design to the Associate in Applied Science degree, but is awarded for curricula requiring fewer than 60 semester hours. Program Certificate course work is taken in specific career areas. The number of required hours may vary from program to program. If the program contains 45 or more credits, recipients must complete four semester hours of general education requirements. Students must earn enough honor points to maintain at least a “C” average.
Stacy Jo Abbott Kammi Rae Anderson Seth Nathaniel Bentz Skyler Bitz Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Lineworker (Electrical) Welding Dawson, ND Bismarck, ND Wing, ND Menoken, ND Logan Allard Prestin Allen Arrington Wyatt John Berg Haley Bladow Electronics Technology Automotive Collision Welding Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Technology Baldwin, ND Fergus Falls, MN Minot, ND Angela Marie Anderson John Lawrence Beyer Ryan Bogers Practical Nursing Jacob Backman Lineworker (Electrical) Process Plant Technology Towner, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Sidney, MT Halliday, ND Flaxville, MT Cort Buchan Anderson Teverell Glenn Billadeau Tyler Jay Borlaug Power Plant Technology Autumn Rose Belshe Electronics Technology Process Plant Technology Orofino, ID Automotive Collision Burlington, ND Hazen, ND Technology Ethan Eric Anderson Minot, ND Casey L. Binstock Keaton Tucker Borud Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology - Welding Electrical/Chassis Shantel Janae Bender Electrical/Chassis Berthold, ND Miles City, MT Practical Nursing South Heart, ND Hazelton, ND Trevor James Brossart Carpentry (Residential) Rugby, ND
28 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Bryan Lee Burleson Gabriel S. Dietrich Samuel Payne Field Jacob Paul Hanson Lineworker (Electrical) Lineworker (Electrical) Welding Electronics Technology Tulare, CA Scobey, MT Langdon, ND Turtle Lake, ND Nathalie Marie Burleson Kathrin Elizabeth Tyler Devon Fitzpatrick Katrina Marie Hanson Practical Nursing Dorfschmidt Electronics Technology Automotive Collision Tulare, CA Practical Nursing Austin, TX Technology Bismarck, ND Turtle Lake, ND Taryn Scott Candee Ryan Fowlke Lineworker (Electrical) Victoria Lynn Douglas Electronics Technology Cameron Paul Harter Fairview, MT Paramedic Technology Beaver, UT Automotive Collision Williston, ND Technology Jacob Tyler Cermak James Frojen Steele, ND Electronics Technology Devin Michael Dugdale Electronics Technology Bismarck, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Dickinson, ND Daniel Joseph Haugen Devils Lake, ND Automotive Collision Joshua David Chavez Christ Galster Technology Water and Wastewater Automotive Technology - Jacob Martin Edinger Dickinson, ND Technology Automotive Technology - Electrical/Chassis Henderson, NV Electrical/Chassis Mandan, ND John Stephen Heisler Carson, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Noah Christenson Dennis Simba Gichana Cando, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Kyle James Edinger Practical Nursing Maxbass, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Kisii, Kenya Kylan Hoffert McIntosh, SD Lineworker (Electrical) Sean Wallace Corbett Cassidy Jean Gilbert Mandan, ND Electronics Technology Tyler James Eggers Practical Nursing Spring Hill, FL Automotive Technology - Ludlow, SD Nikolas Hoffmann Engine Performance/Air Automotive Collision Krystal Ann Cox Conditioning Cody Michael Gilbert Technology Power Plant Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Mott, ND Drake, ND Wheatland, WY Ellendale, ND Caitlyn Mary Ell Laine Robert Hoyt Kieth Douglas Cullen Electronics Technology Wendy Marie Green Lineworker (Electrical) Lineworker (Electrical) Practical Nursing Wilton, ND McHenry, ND Horace, ND Beulah, ND Lori A. Fancieh Braydin Jangula James William DeBottis Practical Nursing Yvonne Green Instrumentation and Control Geographic Information Practical Nursing Martin, ND Technology Systems Technician Tustine, MI Napoleon, ND Bergen, NY Josh Farmer Lineworker (Electrical) Matthew Haiby Mark Stevens Jensen Lineworker (Electrical) Amber DeCoteau Minot, ND Carpentry (Residential) Practical Nursing Moorhead, MN Bismarck, ND Mandan, ND Bryce Philip Fettig Carpentry (Residential) Amanda Lee Haman Eva Maree Jenson Practical Nursing Brandon Dale Dewald Napoleon, ND Practical Nursing Lineworker (Electrical) Bismarck, ND Lake Park, MN Steele, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 29 Ben Allan Johnson Abbi Griffith Tanner A. Lundby Ryan McLendon Lineworker (Electrical) Practical Nursing Automotive Collision Lineworker (Electrical) Alexandria, MN Arthur, ND Technology Lewistown, MT Washburn, ND Paige E. Kahl Summer Joy Lacher Matthew Thomas Meland Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Caitlin Marie Magilke Lineworker (Electrical) Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Eligibility Worker Minot, ND Pierre, SD Everette James Kauk Karli Laeger Scott Allen Moe II Instrumentation and Control Practical Nursing Dylan Dion Maike Lineworker (Electrical) Technology Bismarck, ND Power Plant Technology Minot, ND Bismarck, ND Wheatland, WY Matty Joel Larson Kristen Denise Moore Dylan Jay Kaul Electronics Technology Nicholas Patrick Malsom Practical Nursing Electronics Technology Burlington, ND Electronics Technology Flasher, ND Washburn, ND Minot, ND Brooklyn Laswell Damian Zachary Mosbrucker Kilea Ann Kaylor Practical Nursing Derek Mangel Electronics Technology Practical Nursing Turtle Lake, ND Electronics Technology Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Plentywood, MT Braydon John Jennifer Kay Murphy Dawson Michael Keller Lautenschlager Hannah Summer Manstrom Practical Nursing Electronics Technology Automotive Technology - Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Fessenden, ND Engine Performance/Air Bismarck, ND Conditioning Kameron John Nagel Automotive Collision Michael Daniel Kershaw Berthold, ND Dalton Dayle Martian Lineworker (Electrical) Lineworker (Electrical) Technology Bismarck, ND Tucker Gary Samuel Lien Mobridge, SD Bismarck, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Brian Kmiecik Savage, MT Adam Martin Ashley K. Nelson Practical Nursing Water and Wastewater Welding Anchorage, AK Tristan James Lippert Technology Center, ND Carpentry (Residential) Blissfield, MI Alex John Knopik Ashley, ND Justin Leonard Nelson Lineworker (Electrical) Seth Dason Mastel Lineworker (Electrical) Dickinson, ND Dustin James Long Lineworker (Electrical) Wahpeton, ND Automotive Technology - Marmarth, ND Chandler Jay Koppinger Engine Performance/Air Amy Lynn Obritsch Lineworker (Electrical) Conditioning Brevin Maxon Practical Nursing Welding Dickinson, ND Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Nathan Joseph Kostelecky Kenneth Justin Lovro Brett Markus Obritsch Carpentry (Residential) Carpentry (Residential) Nate McDowell Lineworker (Electrical) Electronics Technology Bismarck, ND Norwich, ND Dickinson, ND Bismarck, ND Ethan Eric Kuntz Skylei J. Luger Amy Olson Lineworker (Electrical) Power Plant Technology Practical Nursing Richardton, ND Mandan, ND Bismarck, ND
30 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Skyler Patterson Gabriel Franklin Rodakowski Daniel John Schwehr Matthew Dylan Strong Practical Nursing Welding Automotive Collision Lineworker (Electrical) Souris, ND Fairfield, ND Technology Devils Lake, ND Sanborn, ND Anthony Stanley Penksa Jared Travis Ross Riley James Struxness Electronics Technology Welding Robert James Shelton Carpentry (Residential) Bellingham, WA Berthold, ND Water and Wastewater West Fargo, ND Technology Austin Peterson Brandi Nicole Rowley Commerce, MI Hannah Marie Swanson Welding Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND Keri A. Simons Laurel, NE Practical Nursing Kyle A. Peterson Jacob Andrew Rust Bismarck, ND Cole Hunter Tishmack Lineworker (Electrical) Automotive Technology - Lineworker (Electrical) Casselton, ND Electrical/Chassis Jesse Sims Underwood, ND Turtle Lake, ND Power Plant Technology Sandra Petrovic Bismarck, ND Peggy Marie Treadway Geographic Information Josephine J. Rutherford Practical Nursing Systems Technician Practical Nursing Kara Skiple Mohall, ND Bismarck, ND Pembroke, KY Practical Nursing Fargo, ND John Mark Vandal Reagan Lee Pfeiffer Damian Karl Schafer Automotive Technology - Paramedic Technology Practical Nursing Nicholas Ryan Smith Electrical/Chassis Fessenden, ND Mandan, ND Practical Nursing Langdon, ND Edgewater, FL John Poppen Tristin Jacob Schimke Tyler Kent VanderVorste Lineworker (Electrical) Automotive Technology - Wyatt James Stambaugh Electronics Technology Wahpeton, ND Electrical/Chassis Welding Bismarck, ND Hurdsfield, ND Norwich, ND Braden Dean Praus Shane Michael Vettel Automotive Technology - Garrett Thomas Schlatter Caleb Scott Stammen Power Plant Technology Electrical/Chassis Electronics Technology Automotive Technology - Bismarck, ND Dickinson, ND Glen Ullin, ND Electrical/Chassis Stanley, ND Stephen John Vilipski Evan Paul Quam Samual Joseph Schmidt Lineworker (Electrical) Electronics Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Alan Thomas Steckler Plymouth, MN Ashby, MN Fargo, ND Automotive Technology - Electrical/Chassis Cooper Daniel Vols Lineworker (Electrical) Autumn Brooke Reichenberg Noah Avery Schneider Bismarck, ND Process Plant Technology Lineworker (Electrical) Minot, ND Hazen, ND Wibaux, MT Lori Ann Stein Practical Nursing Philip James Walter Carpentry (Residential) Garret James Reineke Amber Marie Schwab Harvey, ND Lineworker (Electrical) Practical Nursing Bismarck, ND Thompson, ND Lincoln, ND Dillon James Steinolfson Lineworker (Electrical) Steele, ND
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 31 Brent D. Webre Jeromy Wiebelhaus Jennifer L. Will Christopher Kyle Earnest Instrumentation and Power Plant Technology Practical Nursing Woodruff Control Technology Omaha, NE Gwinner, ND Automotive Collision Daphne, AL Technology Janet Kay Wiege Cheline E. Winegart Bismarck, ND Michael Werner Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Paramedic Technology Lincoln, ND Harvey, ND Laurie M. Zacher Cayuga, ND Information Processing Petrus Jacobus Wiese Ian Robert Wolf Specialist Electronics Technology Electronics Technology Wyatt Jacob Wiebe Bismarck, ND Automotive Technology - Richardton, ND Dickinson, ND Electrical/Chassis Christopher Benjamin Beulah, ND Wyatt Wiese Ziccarelli Lineworker (Electrical) Electric Power Technology Billings, MT Antioch, IL
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students who complete a prescribed curriculum in a career and technical program. The granting of the Certificate of Completion indicates the student possesses basic knowledge necessary for entrance into a specific career field. BSC recipients must earn at least half of the required semester hours from Bismarck State College.
Colbie Burghart Phillip Robert Fisher Jerame Allen Novak MiKayla Faye Schirado Geographic Information Geographic Information Geographic Information Geographic Information Systems Technician Systems Technician Systems Technician Systems Technician Bismarck, ND Dickinson, ND Mandan, ND Glen Ullin, ND Vinny Fiedler Jesse Lee Gilbertson Tiffany Jasmine Pauling Geographic Information Geographic Information Geographic Information Systems Technician Systems Technician Systems Technician Lucile, ID Binford, ND Bismarck, ND
32 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY BSC NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BSC ACADEMIC MACE Graduates – The mace dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was used as a weapon of war. Over time, the mace was adopted as a regal Congratulations on your accomplishment! Your graduation is symbol of authority. Academic maces symbolize an institution’s a very important milestone in your life. Whether you plan to authority to grant degrees. continue your education or apply it to a career, you are entering a new era in your life. The Bismarck State College mace was first used in 2008 at the request of President Larry C. Skogen. Designed by Michelle Even as you accept your diploma, you continue to be a member Lindblom, Professor of Art, the mace was crafted through a of the Bismarck State College family. The benefits derived community endeavor led by the Dakota Woodturners and several from attending Bismarck State College do not end with the BSC alumni. It is carved from North Dakota Badlands cedar, a completion of your last class. You will carry and enhance the wood native to the state. reputation of BSC through your activities and accomplishments moving forward as you join the ranks of the BSC National The staff on which the mace is carried represents educational Alumni Association. stewardship. Its three rings denote important dates in the growth of the college: September 4, 1939, the first day of classes; You join a network of more than 22,000 alumni who work February 12, 1951, the day the 32nd Legislative Assembly together to strengthen this outstanding institution. You’ll soon granted the college 15 acres on the Capitol grounds for a begin receiving the BSC Magazine, which will keep you up to campus site; and April 27, 1987, the day the 50th Legislative date on BSC and your fellow alumni. You can help BSC through Assembly changed the college’s name from Bismarck Junior your personal and professional achievements, recommending the College to Bismarck State College. college to potential students, volunteering, or simply by staying connected as your life unfolds. Please update your address with The three-sided pyramid signifies BSC’s commitment to serve the our office throughout your life’s journey! community, state and nation. Each side of the pyramid contains symbols of BSC: the college seal, the tree of knowledge and the Congratulations again, and welcome to the BSC National state Capitol building. The top of the pyramid is adorned with a Alumni Association! bronze prow representing lifelong learning.
Rita Nodland Alumni Coordinator BSC National Alumni Association PHOTOGRAPHS [email protected] Lifetouch Special Events will be taking professional photographs of the graduates as they receive their diplomas. Photos may be viewed and purchased at events.lifetouch.com/Bismarck. BJC/BSC LEGACY CORDS The Bismarck State College National Alumni Association honors graduates who have a shared legacy with parents or COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAM grandparents who have also graduated from BJC or BSC. These graduates are recognized today by wearing the green and gold Today’s Commencement ceremony can be watched live at legacy cords. bismarckstate.edu. After May 16, the recorded ceremony will be available to view at bismarckstate.edu/2018commencement. The ceremony will also be aired on Dakota Media Access, Cable Channel 12 or HD Channel 612 (see dakotamediaaccess.org for the schedule).
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 33 MACE BEARER READERS (BSC’s Most Senior Faculty Member) Dr. Kimberly Crowley Bob Arso Associate Professor of English Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Department Chair – Agriculture, Electronics & Graphic Design Earl Torgerson Associate Professor of Carpentry FACULTY FLAG BEARERS (Senior Faculty) STAGE PARTY Angela Uhlich Nick Hacker Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director State Board of Higher Education
Byron Paul Kat Perkins Associate Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Singer/Songwriter Commencement Speaker
STUDENT FLAG BEARERS Carter Honeyman Student Speaker Michael Fischer Bachelor of Applied Science Dr. Larry C. Skogen President Mary Anton Associate in Arts Dave Clark Executive Vice President Mariah Fitterer Associate in Science Dr. Donna Fishbeck Vice President for Student Affairs Caitlin Magilke Associate in Applied Science Kari Knudson Vice President for College Advancement Scott Moe II Diploma/Certificate Executive Director, BSC Foundation Dr. Dan Leingang MARSHALS Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Arlien Bob Arso Professor of Computer Science Professor of Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Department Chair – Computers & Office Technology Jennifer Schlinger Liz Braunagel President, BSC National Alumni Association Board of Directors Associate Professor of Mathematics Department Chair – Geomatics, Engineering & Mathematics
Lee Friese Associate Professor of Automotive Technology Department Chair – Transportation & Construction
Dan Schmidt Department Chair – National Energy Center of Excellence
34 BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Thank you to the following BSC employeesThank for making You today’s event special for our graduates.
Chris Abbott Leah Diehl Scott Lingen Dustin Peterson Desktop Support Specialist Student & Residence Director of Financial Aid Academic Records Life Assistant Technology Specialist Dusty Anderson Ashley Mattson Production Coordinator Mary Eisenbraun Admissions Counselor Courtney Reiswig Director of Student Administrative Assistant Kirstin Arthaud Financial Services Jay Meier - Dean of NECE Registration Assistant Associate Dean of Joe Ellefson Student Affairs Ginny Saiki Shannon Balerud Professor of Criminal Justice Student Retention Coordinator Admissions Counselor Lonna Meier Sandy Fried Student Accessibility Michele Schatz Sandi Bates Associate Registrar and Academic Support Client Server Specialist Reference and Services Coordinator Instructional Librarian Tess Gierke Mary Sennert Admissions Coordinator Kene Miller Academic/Multicultural Advisor Chris Beckler Yellow Bird Academic Records Specialist Veteran Services Coordinator Linda Greenstein Mindy Sturn Financial Aid Manager Kate Millner Student Finance Cole Bernhardt Director of Counseling Account Analyst Video Production Associate Claire Gunwall & Advising Services Academic Records Specialist Mandi Talbacka Sheila Bitz Mary Morrell Counselor Administrative Assistant – Vice Daphne Hauck Grants Coordinator, President for Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant College Advancement Roxanne Van Zomeren – Distance Learning Administrative Assistant – Josh Brorby Laurie Niblick Executive Vice President Financial Aid Programs Pat Johnson Registration Assistant Coordinator Registration Assistant Taunia Welch Sarah Olson Grants Accountant Deanna Burgard Andrene Krein Advisor Coordinator Administrative Assistant Academic Advisor Kara Welk – Dean of Current & Gerry Pabst Institutional Assessment Emerging Technologies Juanita Lee Administrative Assistant – Vice Coordinator Communications Manager President for Student Affairs Janell Campbell Nate Welk Executive Assistant Tom Leno Becca Patrick Campus Police Officer to the President Director of Academic Buildings & Grounds Assistant Records & Registrar
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 35 ismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment B programs reaching local and global communities.
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While you wait for the pomp and circumstance to begin, visit facebook.com/bismarckstate to see your graduate in line, preparing to walk across the stage to accept their coveted diploma. Be sure to ”Like” and “Share” your favorite photos to tell the world how proud you are of your BSC graduate!
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