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A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Bemidji State University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 1-800-475-2001 or 218-755-3883. 06-055 Horizons Bemidji State University COVER STORY: John Skarie’s natural wet thumb picks refreshing approach to agriculture. Page 12. Contents 2 Message from the President 3 Campus Notes ife... 6 Creating a Brimming Future L 8 Journey to Success 10 Seniors to Watch 12 Abundance by the Gallon 16 Front and Center 18 Opens Lines to Medical Care 21 Hockey Celebrating 50 Years 24 Building Re-Marketable Benefits N o t e f r o m t h e e d i t o r 26 Class Notes Welcome to the new Horizons. This issue marks a significant commitment from the University, the Alumni Association and the BSU Foundation to Vol. 21, No. 1, Winter 2005-2006 provide you with information in a more interesting format. Horizons still contains the sections you told us are most important, particularly the class notes and campus updates. The alumni and donor features Horizons is produced by the Communications Office, Alum- ni Association, and BSU Foundation at Bemidji State University. will be more extensive, and this format will allow It is published three times per year and distributed free to BSU us to use more graphics and color to tell these sto- alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University. ries. We’ve also added two regular sections. Each Editor Al Nohner issue will contain stories that focus on the Lake, Alumni Director Marla Patrias the Learning, and the Life as they relate to Bemidji Designer Kathy Berglund State. The editions will also highlight three current Design Assistance Nadine Lundell seniors who were singled out by faculty for their ac- Photography Director John Swartz complishments and contributions to the University. Contributing Writers Carrie Cramer, Jody Grau, Cindy Serratore, Karen Tolkkinen, Andy Bartlett As an alumnus, I’m always looking for feedback on Editorial Assistance Scott Hondl, Peggy Nohner Horizons from other BSU graduates. Once you’ve Production Assistance The Johnson Group Marketing, had a chance to look over the publication, take a St. Cloud, Minnesota Editorial Board: Joann Fredrickson, Keith Marek, moment to contact the University with your com- Al Nohner, Marla Patrias, Steve Heriot ments. You can contact me by calling 1-888-234- 7794 or via email at [email protected]. Al Nohner (‘70, ‘93) Horizons Bemidji State University essage MF r o m the P r e s i d e n t Your perspective of Bemidji State University is shaped by memories of your days as an undergraduate or graduate student. Some of you refresh that perspective by returning to campus, perhaps for an event like Homecoming or to stroll along the lakeshore one more time. And whether you’ve been able to visit or haven’t been back since your graduation, one University publication, Horizons, has likely served as your primary source for Bemidji State news. Since the first issue in winter1 986, this quarterly publication has brought BSU happenings to life for you. Horizons let you know where your classmates were living and what they were doing. You became informed of faculty and staff activities by reading its pages. You learned about the accomplishments, trials and triumphs of the institution’s alumni. It was the link with your alma mater. But as anyone who recently visited campus knows, change doesn’t stop for memories on its unyielding march through time. Those 2005 graduates walking from the fireplace by Sattgast Hall to Diamond Point have a different set of sights, landscapes and sounds imbedded in their minds than those of 1948, 1970, 1991 or 2003. The forces that shaped the memories have changed. Today Bemidji State serves a much broader region, and is the University of and for northern Minnesota. Its reach is national as well as global, with students President Jon E. Quistgaard from more than 30 states and 40 countries taking classes on campus or online courses delivered wherever a student can access a computer. Important values like environmental stewardship and civic engagement are no longer implied op- portunities for students; they are requirements built into curriculum and student programming. The pace and demands of learning within the higher education environment has quickened in every discipline. And it is time for Horizons to change. The publication has switched to a magazine-style format so stories and features can be brought to you in clearer and more lively formats. The pages have expanded significantly so more news can be incorporated into every issue. A new audience is welcomed, as members of the BSU Foundation will now receive copies of the publication that was primarily distributed to alumni. This audience will bring stories that move in new directions. While change has swirled around the institution and affected Horizons, one thing has remained constant: the quality of the people who teach here, work here, study here, and graduate from here. Our students have always focused on their goals, and been driven to succeed in the classroom. The faculty is a partner in this equation, serving as mentors and guides to success. The staff willingly participates as well, providing leadership, development and support. The result is the one Bemidji State tradition that families, employers and com- munities count on: great students involved with great faculty and staff become great alumni. We look forward to continuing this tradition in the future, where together we can shape new memories of Bemidji State University.

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Call for Nominations sixth year of growth in seven years. The increase follows the 2005 summer 2006 BSU Outstanding Alumni school that also saw headcount go up Nominations are now being accepted 4.5 percent compared to the previous for candidates to be considered for the summer. Bemidji State was the only Bemidji State University Outstanding Minnesota state university to experi- Alumni Award. ence growth during this period. The Outstanding Alumni Award is presented annually during Homecoming. Alumni Access It is the highest honor presented by the to Online Community Bemidji State University Alumni As- sociation. The recipients of the award The BSU Alumni Association will soon bring recognition to their alma mater be launching a new web site, which through distinguished and professional Campus includes more news than ever about achievements. They are honored for alumni and the university. Alumni can exceptional service and contributions Notes check it out at www.bsualumni.org to the University and to their commu- and while there, register in the Alumni nity, state and nation. Online Community, which includes an electronic alumni directory, per- All nominees must have graduated sonal profile pages, personal pals lists from BSU no less than 10 years ago. Calendar of Events and more. Also located on the front Nominations will be accepted until March 11-13, 2006, page of the alumni web site is a link to January 31, 2006, and can be made BSU Winter Rendezvous, a calendar of events, listing all events by anyone except an immediate fam- Flamingo Laughlin Hotel taking place on campus or through the ily member. Current faculty, staff and Alumni Association. members of the board of directors of the Alumni Association are not eligible for consideration. A nomina- CRI Shares National Award tion form can be obtained by calling for Community, Economic Work the Alumni Office at 1-877-278-2586 The BSU Center for Research and (toll free), 218-755-3989 (local), via Innovation (CRI) and Iron Range Re- email at [email protected] sources of Eveleth received a 2005 or by going to our website at http:// Innovation Award from the National May 11, 2006, www.bsualumni.org/awardprograms/ Association of Development Orga- outstanding.html. 50 Year Reunion, Class of 1956 nizations for work on the Northern Tier High Technology Corridor. The Fall 2005 Enrollment May 12, 2006, Northern Tier is an online business Shows Continued Growth Fifth Annual Golden resource for northern Minnesota, pro- Beaver Society Luncheon, viding economic development tools The fall 2005 headcount American Indian Resource and information. It strives to build at Bemidji State University Center, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. partnerships, providing a place to set increased nearly 3.5 percent over up a virtual community that includes 2004. Figures show 4,993 students May 12, 2006, the following abilities: to conduct on- were enrolled by the end of October, BSU Commencement, line discussions; create team rooms; compared to 4,825 at the same time John Glas Fieldhouse, 2 p.m. implement online chats; develop col- last year. The number will continue laborative project calendars; and view to grow, and likely exceed 5,000, as Check research documents, presentations or students sign up for distance learn- www.bsualumni.org other communications. The CRI is an ing options throughout the semester. for more details on the off-campus facility developed by BSU The headcount reflects an undupli- events listed and for a to serve as a conduit for businesses, cated number of students enrolled in complete calendar of industries, non-profits and the gen- credit-bearing courses on campus and events at BSU. eral public. through external studies. This is the

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Show your Beaver Pride with In Memoriam the new BSU Alumni Visa® Card! Joseph R. Angelo (‘65) - Bemidji State University Alumni Association recently began working Zimmerman, Minnesota with U.S. Bank to offer an exclusive credit card for alumni and friends of Viola F. (Sollom) Gordon BSU. Those who use the new BSU (‘55 & ‘61) - Flagstaff, Arizona alumni credit card are supporting Mike McKinley and daughter Mary in the Center scholarships, athletics and other vital for Advanced and Emerging Technologies. programs with the card’s use. If you William J. Hayden (‘70) - currently carry a BSU Alumni credit Pitman, New Jersey Room Name Honors Alumnus card, please check for the U.S. Bank A third-floor room of the Center for logo on the back because purchases John A. Helley, Sr. (‘79 & ‘83) - Advanced and Emerging Technologies made with any other BSU alumni card (CAET) bears Mike McKinley’s name no longer support the University. Grand Forks, North Dakota in appreciation of his financial con- Marla Huss Patrias, director of BSU tributions to BSU. A 1965 graduate, Alumni Relations, believes that the Rodney S. Imsande (‘88) - McKinley is the president of McKin- new program offers superior prod- New York Mills, Minnesota ley Companies, Inc. He has more than ucts and service to cardholders at the 20 years of professional speaking experience and earned the designation same time it helps BSU students and Steven F. Martin (‘69) - alumni. “We are very pleased to work of Certified Speaking Professional. with U.S. Bank in our effort to provide Maple Grove, Minnesota McKinley is a strong supporter of convenient, high-quality opportuni- Bemidji State, donating $100,000 to ties for alumni to use a product that George Murray, Jr. (‘49) - various projects in the past year. supports the BSU Alumni Associa- Bemidji, Minnesota tion,” she says. Seeking Nominations for the

To find out how you can support the Sherman O. Oftedahl (‘54) - Athletic Hall of Fame BSU Alumni Association through our The Alumni Association and the Ath- Grand Rapids, Minnesota credit card program, visit www.bsua- letic Department are seeking nomi- lumni.org, or call 1-800-853-5576 ext. nations for the 2006 Athletic Hall 8618 today. Wanda L. (Forsland) Petersen of Fame. Up to eight former athletes and BSU coaches are inducted every (‘68) - Turtle River, Minnesota other year into this prestigious group. Nominations must be in writing and Hilda R. Rachuy (‘70) - will be accepted until January 1, 2006. Issaquah, Washington Nomination forms are available on the alumni website at www.bsualumni.org. Roberta (Moore) Reese (‘62) - Select the link for award programs. Daly City, California Nominees must have earned an athletic letter at BSU, must have attended BSU for at least two years and not Janice (Laske) Thalacker (‘66)- have graduated from another Univer- Heartland, Wisconsin sity. They also must have attended BSU at least 20 years ago. Previous Paul R. Wrolstad (‘67) - coaches and / or administrators who made significant contributions to the Bemidji, Minnesota development and success of BSU athletics may also be considered. Selec- Deborah A. Zywiec (‘72) - tions will be based on merit in four Cottage Grove, Minnesota categories: athletic accomplishments The creditor and issuer of the while at BSU; post-collegiate profes- BSU Alumni Visa card is U.S. Bank National Association, ND. sional accomplishments; service and

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contributions to community, state and nation; and service to BSU. Further information is available by contact- ing the BSU Alumni Office via email at [email protected] or call 1-877-BSU-ALUM (278-2586 - toll free) or 218-755-3989. English Professor Writes Minnesota Barns Book When the Minnesota Historical Soci- ety approached novelist Will Weaver, BSU English professor, about writing a book about Minnesota barns, Weaver was doubtful. He writes fiction, not fact, he told them. The 1985-86 NCAA Division III National Champion hockey team celebrated a 20-year reunion October Nevertheless, Weaver, whose stories 14-15 when 24 players and two coaches returned to the John Glas Fieldhouse. Participants were (left to right): (front row) Greg Biskup, Tim Guyer, Ian Resch, Assistant Coach Scott Monsrud, Co-Captain often reflect his farm upbringing, lis- Mike Alexander, Co-Captain Steve Lundeen, Tom Serratore, Jim Martin, and Steve O’Shea; (back row) tened. Then one day, he says he had Coach Bob Peters, Jude Gilbertson, Todd Donaldson, Jim Tyler, Dan Kimball, Todd Warner, Bruce Wat- an epiphany. “What if I wrote about kins, Co-Captain Buck Lescarbeau, Todd Lescarbeau, Jeff Strandell, Dave Jungwirth, Tom Shinabargar, the life of one barn?” he recalls. “The Dan Richards, and Del Michie. Attending, but not pictured, was Marco Hunt who was refereeing the game that evening between BSU and MSU, Mankato. editor and I got very excited.” However, it was the Historical Society’s turn to be doubtful because Weaver BSU Launches wanted to write about an imaginary Master of Science barn, not a real one. “I had to sort of ne- gotiate my creative territory,” he says. in Counseling “This was new territory for them.” Psychology They eventually agreed, and the re- In an effort to help meet sulting Barns of Minnesota is an unusual increasing demands for blend of a novella and coffee table professional counselors in book. It combines the story of the rural Minnesota, Bemidji Anderson family’s barn with full-page State University has devel- color photos of barns across Minne- oped the master of science Donations Support Purchase of sota taken by New Hope photogra- in counseling psychology New Machining Equipment pher Doug Ohman. The story weaves program. While counselor The recent acquisition of a new Haas in details about a barn’s structure and training is the main focus, Mini Mill Vertical Machining Center, purpose, as well as its place in the com- this graduate degree also valued at more than $30,000, for the munity and in a changing economy. provides additional training Center for Advanced and Emerging for professionals and further Technology was made possible by education for students pre- contributions from Productivity, Inc. paring to enter a doctoral and private donors to the College of program. Licensure require- Professional Studies. Greg Buck, presi- ments include completing a dent of Connecticut-based Productiv- 48-credit-minimum master’s ity, believes students need experience program with specific course working on state-of-the-art equipment requirements, a 700-hour in the learning environment so they internship, and 12 credits are prepared to perform well in the in- post-graduate work within dustrial workplace. The machine will two years of licensure. be used in the advanced materials and processes class.

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Photo: Jim Bolt, Kennesaw State “I hope current students get as many experiences as I did. It’s very fulfilling, a confidence builder, and it fluffs your resume.” Alicia (Sadler) Vondehaar

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For a young northern Minnesota English Department’s The hand at the final meeting was an amaz- E woman who’s lived around lakes all her Rivers Meeting Project, an an- ing feeling. I can’t even describe it.” life, moving cross-country where lakes nual literary magazine fea- As a whole, BSU fortified her for the are few, and man-made, is quite a de- turing student creative writ- future, Vondehaar says. “I hope cur- parture -- particularly after spending ing and art. A twist of fate rent students get as many experiences the past two years just steps away from threw Vondehaar immedi- as I did,” she says. “It’s very fulfilling, Lake Bemidji. ately into the role of manag- a confidence builder, and it fluffs your ing editor, and the next year “I miss the lake,” says Alicia (Sadler) Von- resume. Lots of people get their de- she was paddling along as its dehaar, 20, a 2005 Bemidji State Univer- grees, but don’t have anything on their editor in chief. “It was a lot sity graduate. But a lack of lakes hasn’t resumes. Schools and employers like of work,” she says. “There stopped Vondehaar from diving into life. people with diverse backgrounds. I’m was a lot of PR, calling, writ- well-rounded.” While some recent grads are contem- ing - a lot of writing -- but I plating their next strokes, Vondehaar is enjoyed it so much.” It’s an environment that allows for swimming with the big fish. After gradu- something special, according to Von- The Rivers Meeting Project is ating summa cum laude last spring from dehaar’s fellow grad students. “They’re one of four anthologies the creative and professional writing pro- always telling me how lucky I was,” she students help produce at gram, she is now a student at Kennesaw says. “I always felt fortunate with the BSU. The others are New State University (KSU) near Atlanta, small class sizes and the programs be- Voices, featuring exemplary Georgia, where she’s working on a gradu- ing book- and class-workshop based, writing from Minnesota ate degree in professional writing. but I’m realizing more and more how high school students; Dust wonderful BSU was.” With three classes and two jobs -- one as and Fire, comprised of writ- a copy editor for KSU’s Talon magazine, ing and art by women; and She also feels equipped with practical and another for Site Selection, the number Fire Ring Voices, showcasing skills. “I work well with deadlines now. one trade magazine for corporate real es- men’s writing and photog- I have the ability to multitask and keep tate - Vondehaar rarely comes up for air. raphy. After her experience cool under pressure - I roll with the “It’s a heavy load,” Vondehaar says. “But I with The Rivers Meeting Proj- punches.” work best when I have a lot to do.” ect, Vondehaar got involved Perhaps most importantly, Vondehaar And a lot, she’s done. With a two-year with the other anthologies, now is ready to take any plunge. “I’m degree from Lake Superior College in acting as New Voices editor much more confident in my talents, Duluth, which she achieved before and contributing her “Soli- skills and abilities. I would never have graduating as valedictorian from Wren- tude Among Many” poem had the confidence to go after theSite shall High School, Vondehaar came to Dust and Fire. Selection job if I hadn’t had Rivers,” she to BSU on a Full-Tuition Scholarship, For Vondehaar, the antholo- says. “It’s a confidence thing. I may wanting to get her feet wet with the gies served much more than not know everything, but I know I writing program. “Everybody and their an extracurricular activity. have the ability.” brother has an English degree. I wanted She credits them with help- It’s upon this sense of knowing, this something more specific,” she says. ing define her dreams. “My confidence, that Vondehaar’s dreams -- With the idea of becoming a book ac- experiences taught me I born at Lake Bemidji -- will stay afloat quisitions editor floating around in her wanted to be an editor - pe- long after drifting from its shore. head, Vondehaar got involved with the riod,” she says. “Holding The Rivers Meeting Project in my

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Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University t’s 1967, a balmy 85 degrees in “I couldn’t have His contributions have supported BSU I baseball and football as well as Beaver February, and a light breeze crosses the white-sand beaches of Ascension Is- opened these doors Pride, a group of boosters promoting land just south of the Equator in the At- without BSU. I was athletics on campus. And he has plans lantic Ocean where 25-year-old Tony for more. a 25-year-old guy Gramer is working on NASA’s tracking, “I’ve just started,” he says. Gramer telemetry and security operations. trying to decide how hopes to contribute to a number of po- Gramer, hoping to navigate his life to- to make it through life tential projects, ranging from student ward college, decides to visit a place housing to the stadium and to a new called Bemidji State University as a foot- when BSU accepted campus entrance. ball recruit. He arrives. It’s 40 below. me for enrollment. It’s He does it because he hopes BSU stu- “There was snow so high you just dents get the same positive experience walked off the airplane into the snow,” one of those things he had. Gramer recalls. “Everybody moved along the way that “I got out of it what I did because of around underground within a system you look back on and the environment there,” he says. “It of tunnels. I thought, ‘What am I do- was very comfortable.” In particular, ing here?’” appreciate.” Gramer credits the campus communi- But “here” he stayed, fortunately for ty’s closeness, the faculty’s accessibili- everyone. those things along the way ty, and the sense of self he was allowed Bemidji State launched Gramer on a that you look back on and to develop. thriving career in business. He excelled appreciate.” “Had I gone to a larger institution, I in public accounting and mortgage Today Gramer is more ap- don’t think I would’ve flourished the banking. He owned a commercial real preciative of his BSU expe- way I did at BSU.” estate development and management rience than ever. “As you A tropical island hopper and a north- company, which he put on the New go through life, raise a fam- woods university may seem like an un- York Stock Exchange in 1994. He cur- ily, and create a career, you likely combination, but this relation- rently owns and operates Michigan- start at the bottom and try ship was made to go the distance. All based Gramer Company LLC, a private to move up. It’s very time Gramer has done “couldn’t have hap- investment company; he also created consuming. The time from pened unless there was that link,” he and serves as a managing partner of BSU to the last few years says. “The two of us came together for MGM Grand Detroit Casino. has been a blur. Then one a very, very beneficial reason.” day, you say ‘Gee, there’s “I couldn’t have opened these doors And thanks to Gramer, many more without BSU,” he says. “I was a 25- somebody I haven’t paid enough attention to.’” links to success are being formed at year-old guy trying to decide how to BSU today. make it through life when BSU ac- Gramer’s attention is ap- cepted me for enrollment. It’s one of preciated by current students all across campus.

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This summer Flack spent 10 weeks as an astrophysics fellow at the Univer- sity of California, Davis. Her study dealt with mapping gravitational lense Caralyn Flack systems in the radio spectrum, generat- ing the same type of data that’s used in determining the expansion rate of the universe. The previous summer, Flack studied as- hysics major Caralyn Flack came P tronomy at the University of Wiscon- to Bemidji State University with her sin, Madison. Her work at Madison eyes on the stars, but will leave hoping dealt with evaluating clouds of neutral to conduct research on the minutest hydrogen found at the galaxy’s edge. workings of the human cell. She was invited to present her findings “I’ve decided that by working in biol- at the American Astronomical Society’s ogy I can make more of an impact on Conference last winter. Andrew Miller understands people’s lives,” says the senior who that his musical talents are a gift, one “Caralyn is one of a very few gifted intends to become a research scientist that he plans to share throughout his students I’ve worked with whom I’d in biophysics or molecular biology. “I life. honestly call brilliant, yet practical,” had planned on going into astrophysics says Dr. David Bahr, Department of This Bemidji State University senior, but decided I didn’t want my research Physics chair and Flack’s advisor. “She’s majoring in vocal music education, has to end up as another paragraph in a demonstrated such superior mastery of aspirations of directing choirs at the study.” a diverse combination of very challeng- collegiate or professional level. While The decision comes to the Faribault ing sciences that it’s difficult for her to at BSU he’s ambitiously honed his skills High School graduate after receiving a choose just one. as both a director and composer and NASA Space Grant and being selected isn’t waiting to share his love of music “She’s not satisfied simply to achieve twice by the American Astronomical with the community at large. herself; she’s determined to make a Society to participate in its Research positive impact on those around her.” “I direct music at First Lutheran Church Experience for Undergraduates Pro- and sing at nursing homes, funerals, gram, resulting in research projects at “All of my professors and advisors have weddings, and other formal events,” two separate universities on two differ- been extremely open minded and help- says Miller, a Brainerd High School ent topics. ful to me, and I really appreciate that,” graduate. “I love touching others with Flack says, noting an example of being my gifts of music.” encouraged to participate in a biology project even though it was outside her This year he is the student director of area of major study. “I doubt that would the BSU Chamber Singers, a group in happen at a much larger institution, but which he’s participated - along with the here I’ve always felt I had all options Bemidji Choir - for five years. This is his available to me.” third year as co-director of Musikanten, BSU’s men’s chorus. Miller serves as a tutor to fellow students for music theory, sight singing and vocal study. He has been a BSU’s summer MusiCamp staff member for three years, teaching advanced music theory. 10 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 11 10 Bemidji State University Horizons The Life - A Promise to Transform the Future Watch

Senioritis isn’t a condition likely to strike Mike Nohner. There just isn’t enough time. This year, while finishing double - ma jors in business finance and accounting, Nohner added to his workload supervision of the Bemidji State Univer- sity Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. “When Mike was approached to coor- Mike Nohner dinate our VITA program this coming has chaired the Student Activity and spring while (faculty member) Sandy Fee Allocation Committee, served two Bland is on sabbatical leave, he readily Andrew Miller stints with the Student Senate, helped agreed,” says Dr. Madalyn Wick, De- start the Dodge Ball Club on campus, An emerging composer, Miller’s choral partment of Accounting professor and held a variety of offices with the Theta music for both mixed and men’s cho- chair. “Such unselfishness with his time Tau Epsilon fraternity, and been active ruses has been performed in a variety of is really a standout quality.” in several other organizations. venues and recorded by Musikanten. This is the first time a student has been Academically, he had the highest GPA “Andy is an exceptionally astute musi- asked to take the place of a faculty mem- of his junior classmates and was the cian and an effective motivator of his ber in managing the program that offers male representative as the Junior Usher musical peers,” says Dr. Brad Logan, free tax help to low- and moderate-in- during commencement. come individuals who need assistance BSU choral director. “He has a love for Nohner, who describes himself as hard preparing and filing their tax returns. service to both his church and his fel- working, adventurous and light-heart- low students. For example, each year Nohner, a Bemidji High School gradu- ed, feels his experiences at BSU have he has incorporated men from Varsity ate, will supervise 20 student volunteers helped him develop a more extrovert- Singers into a variety of men’s ensem- and is responsible for seeing that tax re- ed, sociable personality. bles to give these younger students the turns are properly completed and filed. “This is just such a great place to go opportunity to sing an exciting style At the same time, he will be complet- to school,” Nohner says. “It’s so easy of music. In addition, he has formed ing his final classes and preparing for to meet new people because everyone mixed and men’s ensembles to perform the national CPA exam. tends to be so approachable and very at area churches. I believe he possesses “It seemed like a great way to help out open and caring.” the tools necessary to become an ex- the University and give back to the Nohner doesn’t have to battle one ceptional music educator and choral community that’s given me so much,” symptom of senioritis, employment music composer.” he says about taking on the added anxiety. After graduating, he will be- Miller feels the leadership roles he’s ex- work. “Plus it’s a good way to gain gin work as a fund accountant with perienced at BSU have contributed to some knowledge about the tax code.” Black River Asset Management in Min- his becoming “much more responsible” It is not the first time Nohner has giv- netonka, a wholly owned subsidiary of and further describes himself as exuber- en back. A recipient of a Presidential Cargill, Inc. ant, selfless and as a powerful leader. Scholarship, he has participated for After graduating he anticipates becom- three years in the annual community ing a high school choir director and drive to raise scholarship funds. He then pursuing the advanced degrees needed to reach his goals. 10 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 11 Horizons Bemidji State University 11 Natural Wet Thumb Picks Refreshing Approach to Agriculture AbundanceGallon

There was something in the water for Bemidji State University aquatic biology graduate John Skarie that led him not to fish, but to tomatoes - hydroponic (grown with water) tomatoes. After graduating in 1993, Skarie went to work with the Department of Natu- ral Resources, his sights set on a career in fisheries. But today, nearly five years into hydroponic angling, Skarie is hooked on a different kind of catch.

12 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 13 12 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 13 ured by the independent Today, Lakeview Greenhouses pro- L Dewy Idea -- duces 100,000 pounds of tomatoes, nature of the business and the intrigu- ing growing process, John Skarie and Dripping with bringing a burst of color and flavor to his father explored hydroponics as a Success restaurant dinner plates and grocers’ way to diversify their third-generation produce aisles from northern Min- In 2001 after visiting a turkey farm on Big Floyd Lake near nesota to North Dakota. Their Fargo hydroponic farm and at- Detroit Lakes. market developed from consumer re- tending related conferenc- quests - tourists who’d sampled Ska- “This is an agricultural big idea,” Skarie es, the Skaries were ripe for rie’s vine-ripened rubies while visiting says. “You’re in complete control from testing the industry’s water. northern Minnesota. start to finish - no middle man, no They chose tomatoes for “We’ve increased every year in both broker. It’s very different, and a better their premiere crop, cit- production and the amount sold,” Ska- situation to be in. That really piqued ing marketability as a key rie says. “Now if we can grow it, we our interest, plus just how it works is aspect. interesting in itself.” can sell it.” “Tomatoes are considered That fact might have something to do It works like this: Hydroponics is an the starting stone for the with the difference between Lakeview approach for growing plants in nutri- hydroponic biz,” Skarie Greenhouses’ and other hydroponic ent solutions of water and fertilizers says. They selected a vari- tomatoes. with or without a form of structural ety called Match tomatoes support from peat or sand for the for its climate suitability. “Not all hydroponic tomatoes are the roots. Skarie’s Lakeview Greenhouses same,” Skarie says. “We make sure they “It’s a geographic thing,” uses perlite, a traditional aggregate start to turn red before we pick. Many Skarie explains. “Match medium Skarie describes as rock that’s commercial hydroponic tomatoes are does better in low light like little pieces of popcorn. picked green and then gassed to turn with Minnesota’s short red, so they haven’t reached maturity. “It’s a sterile soil,” he says, noting that days.” And with that, the They never taste very good, or are feeding plants through water gives Skaries started growing, nearly as healthy -- they haven’t de- growers ultimate control over the pro- and growing fast as their veloped all the nutrients. The kicker is cess. “There are no nutrients in that first customer was waiting the vine-ripened part.” pot except for what we put in it.” before the greenhouse was even built.

14 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 15 One Nice Tomato -- greenhouse is going to be much more environmentally friendly after this new All the Way Around heating system.” In addition to good taste and nutri- Even with a 70-percent reduction on tion, customers can feel good about “My education steered me tap, Skarie continues to look for ways the environmental aspects of Lakeview toward that type of to improve energy use. “We’d really Greenhouses’ hydroponic tomatoes. In like to utilize wind power.” general, hydroponics offers a variety lifestyle and awareness. Other areas where hydroponics ben- of environmental benefits including I went to school and came efits the environment include land use water conservation, minimal land use, and water consumption. Hydroponic efficient fertilizer use, and disease and out thinking. It obviously farming takes less land area to operate. pest control. changed me for the better - “We have 2,800 plants in a quarter-acre Skarie sees the chemical aspect as his being aware of your greenhouse,” Skarie says. As for water, operation’s best environmental and as- surroundings, the world there are some advantages with toma- sociated consumer benefit. “We don’t around you, how to absorb it toes. “When you’re growing outdoors, have to use herbicides or pesticides be- most of the water evaporates.” cause plants are indoors and controlled and make something of it.” by a closed environment,” he says. “If John Skarie A Natural Progression -- we don’t have to use chemicals, they don’t have to be sprayed into the en- can monitor what is fed, Awareness Grows vironment at all and you don’t have to it is the most efficient way Appreciation eat them.” to go; we never use too Hydroponic farming is just one way much.” Even if pests do find their way into the Skarie lives out his interest in and re- greenhouse, Skarie puts other pests to Once again, that control spect for the environment. As an out- work as an environmentally friendly factor lets Skarie feel as- door enthusiast, he’s active in Trout solution. “You can combat insects sured that his plants are Unlimited and Muskies Incorporated. with insects,” Skarie explains. “There getting what they need to He was also part of BSU’s Ducks Un- are predators you can buy. If you have be healthy and his custom- limited Varsity Chapter. “Whenever I aphids, you buy wasps.” ers are receiving a healthful can I like to fish, go camping, do any- This low-tech solution has farmers like product. thing outdoors,” Skarie says. Skarie buying boxes of bugs - deliv- Energy consumption is the He feels grateful for the University’s ered by mail - and letting them go in next key environmental as- overall influence on his environmental their greenhouses. So far Skarie hasn’t pect of Skarie’s hydroponic appreciation. “My education steered had a problem with pests. But he does tomato-ery. Skarie uses less me toward that type of lifestyle and buy bees for pollination purposes. fuel than southern farmers awareness. I went to school and came As far as fertilizers are concerned, it can to transport his product, out thinking. It obviously changed me be a “you say tomato, and I say tomahto” but uses more fuel to oper- for the better - being aware of your sur- debate. Skarie, however, is confident ate his business. Not a big roundings, the world around you, how that hydroponics is the way to go. surprise to anyone heating to absorb it and make something of it.” 11,000-square feet over a “It’s an erroneous assumption that we As for hydroponics, Skarie plans on Minnesota winter - much feed chemicals to the plants,” he says. expanding. “When and how is up in less a greenhouse. “They’re not getting anything they the air,” he says. “We may do more to- wouldn’t get from the soil in nature.” But this year, Skarie is in- matoes or diversify.” stalling a geothermal heat- Skarie’s plants are nourished with One thing is certain: Whether he’s ing system that should phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, breeding fish or watering tomatoes, reduce the greenhouse’s iron, nitrogen and other natural mi- Skarie is growing his environmental- heat consumption by 70 cro-nutrients. “These are natural ele- ist roots into a fluid success - making ments you’d find in the ground any- percent. “It’s a considerable Skarie and H20, a definite match. way,” Skarie notes. “And because we amount we go through each year,” he says. “Our

14 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 15 The Lake - A Commitment to the Natural World

s T u d e n t ’ s p a s t, p r e s e n t, a n d f u t u r e f i n d s the e n v i r o n m e n t Front a nC d enter

Tessa Haagenson

16 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 17 essa Haagenson knows first- “In the wintertime my ronmental studies program and its T setting on Lake Bemidji’s shore. She hand how money and environmental roommates don’t like it be- stewardship work together. cause I turn the thermostat was pleased to find like-minded peo- She’s the typical college student in down,” she says. ple on campus. at least one way: Money isn’t exactly Haagenson grew to love Since her arrival at the University, overflowing her pockets. The 22-year- the environment during she’s helped revive Students for the old Bemidji State University senior her childhood on a farm Environment and is the Student Sen- would like to live an organic lifestyle, near Leeds, North Dakota. ate’s vice president. She could gradu- but finances constrain her. For ex- “I was outside all the time,” ate this spring but may take additional ample, she would like to buy natu- she says. “My grandmother classes or spend some time studying rally grown produce, but is sometimes taught me the different abroad. forced to buy less expensive goods. trees. I made a leaf collec- “I’m very glad I went to school here So Haagenson does what she can to tion and learned about all because of how receptive people are,” save money and the environment. the plants.” she says, referring to the administra- She flips off unused lights, makes sure At the same time, she tion. “They’re willing to listen to stu- faucets don’t run unnecessarily, tries couldn’t help noticing dents’ opinions and make changes re- to take short showers and, when pos- how agricultural chemicals lated to environmental management.” sible, travels by bike instead of by car. sprayed on croplands dam- Gradually, her career plans have come She also provides a strong voice for aged other plant life and into focus, to the point where she environmental stewardship at BSU as how excessive fertilizer ran knows she doesn’t want to be a scien- a 2005 National Wildlife Federation off into streams. Saplings tist. What seems most natural to her (NWF) Campus Ecology Fellow. in her yard suffered after is continuing on to graduate school to the crop dusters passed examine how economics and environ- Haagenson is one of 14 students the overhead. NWF selected nationally to serve as mental policies relate. role models for other students and Her father, who grew flax, Meanwhile she kayaks, runs and plays to advocate the use of sustainable re- barley, wheat and other intramural sports, including dodgeball sources. She has already worked with crops, used conservative and broomball. When she has time, the Student Senate to implement a fee farming practices passed she reads satirical novels by writers supporting wind energy use on cam- on by his father, such as George Orwell and Kurt Vonnegut. pus through the Otter Tail Tailwinds limiting fertilizing. How- She also spends time with friends, and program. ever, he needed to use oth- turns down the thermostat whenever er environmentally stress- she can. It’s a perspective that Haagenson lives ful methods to survive as much as she preaches. economically. Haagenson chose Bemidji State because of its envi-

16 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 17 Lee Norman A l u m n u s o P E n s L i n e s t o A d v a n ce Arctic laska’s MedicalA Care “My goal is to not be necessary anymore, to develop competencies in people. More than anything, I want to stress the importance of equipping local people.”

18 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 19 Kotzebue

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t’s a very personal way they han- To enable providers, Nor- Idle their dead,” says Dr. Lee Norman, man employs telemedicine, thinking about the Inupiat Eskimo cul- the use of telecommunica- ture he’s come to know while working tions to execute medical in Alaska. “They take their dead home care over long distances. It and wrap them up, put them on the gives patients access to care back porch.” where none is available and He gazes at the Eskimo cemetery out- is a vital tool in the Mani- side his window, moved by his expe- ilaq Association’s health riences in Kotzebue, Alaska, a coastal care practice and success. town of 3,000 located 33 miles north “Essentially a technician in of the Arctic Circle. an Eskimo village can ex- Anchorage The cemetery could serve as a symbol amine a patient and have a of the very different culture he’s come doctor anywhere watch,” to know and appreciate, as well as a Norman explains. “The sys- reminder of the life-altering differ- tem can transmit real-time ence Norman is making there during images and data. You can his two-year medical expedition. read it as it’s being taken thousands of miles away.” Norman, a 1974 Bemidji State Uni- versity graduate in sociology, has a di- In Kotzebue, the North- verse background in medical practice, west Arctic Borough’s com- by the minute,” he says. “The physi- education and administration. He cur- mercial hub, the town clin- cian up here thought, ‘She’s gonna die.’ rently is a Seattle-based independent ic and hospital act as both So he put on a head camera like a coal consultant working with the Maniilaq providers and recipients of miner, called an OB/GYN in Anchor- Association, a non-profit health - or telemedicine benefits. As age and said ‘walk me through this.’ ganization in northwest Alaska. His providers they relay gener- The OB/GYN did. She lived happily task is to evaluate the health system - al care to Borough villages; ever after.” as recipients they access which includes 11 villages throughout The high-tech world of telemedi- specialty care. the Northwest Arctic Borough and one cine aside, “happily ever after” in the village in the North Slope Borough -- “Whether it’s a doctor here Northwest Arctic Borough might mean and train providers to be competent in walking someone through hunting caribou and moose, kayaking responding to the region’s communi- a procedure in a remote vil- in the ocean, drying seal meat, render- ties’ health needs. lage, or a specialist in An- ing seal blubber into oil, and eating “The weather is drastic, there are no chorage walking someone raw whale meat called “muktuq.” here through something roads,” Norman says. “The connections “It’s kind of like long salted strips of fat unusual - it’s a life-saving are through waterways when they’re attached to a piece of tire,” Norman outcome,” Norman says. not frozen, otherwise it’s by snowmo- says. It’s an example of the adjustments bile or bush plane. You can easily get As an example, Norman Norman has faced. “There are cultural stuck with a sick patient, so the people cited a case involving a differences clinicians have to get used here have to have a broad range of ca- tubal pregnancy, a poten- to,” Norman says. Those differences run pabilities.” tially fatal situation. “The the gamut covering social, environmen- patient was getting sicker tal, language and education aspects.

18 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 19 “My goal is to not be necessary anymore, to develop competencies in people,” Norman says. “More than anything, I want to stress the importance of equipping local people.” Now, with that accomplishment just a few months ahead, Norman tastes the bittersweet result of his work. “Some- times I can’t wait to see a client in my review mirror...other times, it’s like los- ing a good friend,” Norman says. “This is one of those.” Chats with Kotzebue locals (“It takes me two hours to walk two blocks,” Norman says), key-free “The weather is drastic, there are no roads. The connections are living, and peaceful sleep are some of through waterways when they’re not frozen, otherwise it’s by snow- the things Norman will miss from this unique setting. But he looks forward mobile or bush plane. You can easily get stuck with a sick patient.” to the future. Socially, Norman has had to adopt a After employing the help “What I find most interesting is help- laid-back approach. “It’s very comfort- of a pair of glacier glasses ing people in diverse settings,” Nor- able and relaxed here - even though and many books, Norman man says. He plans to apply his tele- the work is as serious as anywhere,” feels at home with the so- medicine know-how to other areas, Norman says. “There’s a different pace; cial and environmental using Alaska as a good example. everything moves more slowly. aspects, but lingering chal- “It’s a global thing,” he says. While he’s “It took me a while to adjust because lenges remain. not set on his next project, Norman’s I have a lot of energy. I like to move “The language is so hard,” outlook is positive. “I’ve said ‘yes’ so quickly. Then I figured, these people Norman says. “They have many times to things I was uncertain have been here for thousands of years. very long words.” In ad- about, I’ve learned to trust my in- Whatever I get done in December or dition to language barri- stincts,” he says. “I also have organized January doesn’t matter.” ers, education issues create an approach to the ‘whatever’ formula- tion for success.” Norman also had to adjust his inter- challenges. “The average personal communication approach. education is not high, and It’s an approach that goes back to his “They are very quiet people - very eco- the medical language can days at BSU where he experienced “a nomical,” Norman says. “They don’t be really challenging,” microcosm of what a person eventu- use extra words or motions. You have Norman says. “I have to ally faces in the world,” Norman says. to watch their facial features, they’re adjust my communication “My college experience was pivotal. very understated. It took me a while accordingly.” I learned how to learn - organize my to understand that sometimes my best As Norman aims to make thinking, my approach, my focus. And tool is to shut up.” providers self-sufficient, he I credit the professors. I liked that I wasn’t taught by grad students and as- Shutting up - in the dumbfounded strives to stress the impor- sistants. I was taught by the professors form -- was probably easy when Nor- tance of education. “I’m try- themselves; their commitment and en- man first arrived in Kotzebue, greeted ing to create an environment thusiasm were contagious.” with a 28-below temp and complete for natives where educa- darkness. “It was black,” Norman re- tional success is stressed, so It’s Norman’s infectious dedication calls. “I said, ‘I’m not in Kansas any- eventually they can depend to helping people in an increasingly more.’” Then came the summer, when less on imported talent.” interdependent world that may make midnight is as bright as noon and the Norman constantly keeps others want to get out and do some- light is blinding. that objective in mind as thing meaningful, in Alaska and he pursues his Arctic work. beyond.

20 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 21 Shortly after the snowplow broke through the lake while clearing the rink in 1949, hockey was shelved for almost a decade at BSU.

Celebrating 50 Years Hockey Program Glides Through Early Struggles to Become A Cool ontender

“First the roof falls in, then theC bot- on skates for Bemidji State. A turning point for the BSU program tom falls out.” If trials build character, the came in 1966, when North Dakota This statement by an anonymous 1949 Bemidji State hockey team head coach R.H. “Bob” Peters was Beaver men’s hockey squad member was destined for greatness. hired to serve as the program’s fifth summed up the BSU hockey program’s And that’s where the Bea- head coach. Peters, who had played early years. ver program now stands as goaltender at North Dakota and had helped lead the Fighting Sioux to the In 1948 the Beavers played their first it embarks on the 50th season of competition. 1965 national semifinals, was lured to season indoors at a city facility until Bemidji primarily by the indoor arena the roof collapsed under the heavy The Beaver program was being constructed on campus: the John snow of 1949. The team moved out- resurrected in 1959, play- Glas Fieldhouse. doors, where they skated until the ing outdoors this time on snowplow used to clear the playing solid ground at various Peters led BSU to a 13-5-1 record dur- ice on Lake Bemidji broke through venues. In 1960, the skat- ing his debut 1966-67 campaign, and into four feet of water. ers moved into a college the team moved into “the Glas” for the 1967-68 season. Success came imme- Jinxed, the team was shelved after the rink just south of BSU’s current Physical Education diately, as the Beavers won their final 1950 season, waiting for almost a de- eight games of the 1967-68 season cade before the next player strapped Complex.

20 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 21 As a student, Ed Johnson (the blonde skater in the photo at left) proposed to the administration that Bemidji State start a hockey program. John Glas, vice president for finance, approved a $100 budget for sticks in January of 1947 to get the program started, although the team used football jerseys and goalie equipment donated by people from International Falls (Johnson’s hometown). When the Beaver program was resurrected in the 1960s, the Beavers played most of their games on a rink behind the PE Complex that enabled the fans to really become involved in the action (right). The Beavers moved into the John Glas Fieldhouse for the 1967- 68 season. “The Glas” has been home to 13 BSU national titles for the Beaver men on the NAIA, NCAA II and NCAA III levels, including the 1983-84 unbeaton season (lower right). Tradition permeates the team room where each locker bears a plaque highlighting past skaters wearing the BSU colors.

en route to the program’s first sion Hobey Baker Award, given national championship in just annually to the national player Peter’s second year at the helm. of the year, and in 2003 would The 1968 national champion- become the first Beaver to have ship was simply the foundation his jersey number retired. for what would become one of “The skaters who built the his- the true dynasties in the history tory at BSU owe a lot to those of collegiate athletics. Under skaters from the early years,” Peters’ guidance, BSU captured says Peters, who retired from national titles in each of the next BSU but remains active as the three years, and four times in the next Division II level - but BSU commissioner of College Hockey five seasons, to establish itself as the also set a collegiate hockey America. “They persevered through premier small-college men’s ice hock- record for the most victo- some tough seasons, and laid the foun- ey program in the nation. ries in an unbeaten season dation for champions to follow. Those five national titles out of the (31-0-0). The record re- “Those championship BSU teams will gate were part of 13 national champi- mains the standard for all walk together forever. And tradition is onships won by Bemidji State during hockey programs today. lasting victory because tradition never the coach’s tenure, and Peters would The perfect campaign graduates. The players develop in- go on to lead the Beavers to 702 vic- helped BSU assemble a tense loyalty to each other, the team, tories. He became the first college 42-game winning streak, the University, and the colors.” hockey head coach to win 700 games also a collegiate hockey The tradition and history is reflect- with one school, and his 744 career record. Team captain Joel ed in the current team room, Peters victories are the second most by one Otto won the college divi- notes, where a plaque on each locker coach in the history of the sport. bears the name of the players to wear If one can find a highlight in a 35-year that specific number for the Green career littered with national champi- and White. onships and All-America honors, one A new era for the BSU men’s hockey would look to Bemidji State’s 1983-84 program dawned in the late 1990s, season. That campaign saw the Beavers when the University decided to move not only bring home their eighth na- the program to NCAA Division I. tional championship - and first at the Peters stepped aside as the program’s

22 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 23 head coach in 2001, handing the tion they are asked to carry announce a lineup of the 50 greatest reigns to assistant coach Tom Serra- forward. It is a tradition players in the program’s history and tore who would oversee BSU’s growth of winning, of champions, recognize those men at a special cere- at the major-college level. and of pride. mony during the Robert Morris series, As quickly as Peters helped build The 2005-06 season pays February 17-18, 2006. BSU’s program into a national con- special tribute to all the Additionally, All-Era teams will be tender in the mid-1960s, Serratore has men who have helped es- announced to honor the finest play- been able to develop the Beavers’ Di- tablish the BSU program ers from each era of Bemidji State’s vision I edition. In just four years, Ser- over the previous 49 sea- hockey history. Those teams, as well ratore led the Beavers to two College sons of competition. To as the 50 Greats for 50 Years team, will Hockey America conference champi- celebrate this historic anni- be announced throughout the course onships, its first NCAA Tournament at versary, Bemidji State will of the 2005-06 season.

the Division I level, and to a nationally-ranked team early in the 2005-06 season. It is this Division I era that will carry Bemidji State through the next 50 years. The Beavers of today look duti- fully to the past, mindful of the tradi-

“The skaters who built the history at BSU owe a lot to those skaters from the early years. They persevered through some tough seasons, and laid the foundation for champions to follow.”

22 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 23 The Learning - Focused on Student-Centered Experiences Building Re- Marketable

Lacie Noehring

24 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 25 arketable Benefits M s T u d e n t C o n s t r u ct s F u t u r e T h r o u g h M a r k et i n g s E r v i ce Oh, no! was Lacie Noehring’s both a BSU campus facil- a new plant, Homark Homes’ primary reaction to getting her first client at ity and Homark Homes. question is, “Is there a need for our Marketing Assistance and Research MARS recently hired seven products out there?” Services (MARS), a student-run pro- additional students to help Noehring says that the company want- gram under the College of Profession- with telephone surveys. ed to make sure they had potential al Studies at Bemidji State University. The MARS folks are a revenue to back up their plans. With It was mid-August, a few weeks after savvy bunch, which is no that in mind, Noehring and her team the service began and she’d just writ- surprise with the agency’s have developed methods to explore ten two other client proposals with high GPA and upper class and survey key issues and populations, Dave Smith, business professor and employment requirements. input data into appropriate models, MARS director, when builder Homark And while they focus on analyze the data, and report results to Homes accepted a proposal, putting client needs, Smith has his Homark Homes. the hammer down and putting Noeh- advertising management “I’m in charge of getting things to the ring smack-dab into real-world work. classes working on ideas right people, honoring confidential- Noehring, 22, a senior graduating af- for the agency’s branding. ity aspects, and conducting the final ter the fall semester from the business It’s another example of presentation with Dave,” Noehring administration marketing program, is MARS’ service-learning explains. “It’s exciting for me as a stu- one of seven students who make up possibilities and Smith dent because it affects so many people. the MARS core group of talent. The making the most of what It’s real life.” program, partially funded by a North- the agency was established Noehring feels real-life experiences west Minnesota Foundation grant, to do, exercising BSU’s will help her find fulfillment beyond provides a competitively priced op- commitment to service BSU when she enters the job mar- tion for businesses as well as an ideal learning and civic engage- ket this winter. “I’m really unclear of opportunity for students to gain nuts- ment. where I’m going in December. I know and-bolts experience while serving For Noehring there’s been I enjoy this type of work, so I know my their community and receiving some plenty of service and learn- career will be rewarding. Also, I’m not extra pay. ing, as she’s been involved going to be fresh out of college with “MARS is a great opportunity,” Noeh- with three of MARS’ four classes only; I’ve worked with a busi- ring says. “I hope it will show poten- projects. As a result, she ness and was successful.” tial employers I have experience - and says she is more aware Any way you frame it, the MARS give me the edge that I need to obtain of what’s going on in the concept benefits all the partners - in a a job.” community. number of ways, both now and in the So far, MARS is a success. At three As the Homark Homes future. When sizing up MARS, per- months old, it has four clients provid- student lead, Noehring is haps Noehring puts it best: “This is ing student employees with a variety of responsible for overseeing going to make an impact.” work. These projects include viability the research that will de- And with her career tool belt well research for an area entrepreneur, data termine the feasibility of stocked, it’s likely Noehring will, too. input and analysis for a local business, Homark Homes’ potential and expansion feasibility research for multi-million dollar expansion. Before building

24 Bemidji State University Horizons Horizons Bemidji State University 25 Class Notes

1941 Ed Nordheim and his wife, Betty, 1967 Rich Siegert received the Entrepreneur celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on of the Year award from the Bemidji Area Cham- June 17. ber of Commerce. He and his wife, Joyce, own the Hampton Inn & Suites on the shores of Lake Bemidji … Milo Mostad and Linnea Mostad 1951 Mildred Lembke and her husband, Fred, (’65) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary live in Pembina, North Dakota, and have two June 12 … David Peterson and Nancy Peter- grown children, Mark and Lori. She retired from son retired and live in Hayfield. David taught a teaching career in 1990 and Fred retired from business for 33 years and Nancy taught first farming this year. grade. They have two grown children and two granddaughters. 1957 Donald Swedmark lives with his wife in Tallahassee, Florida. He taught accounting and 1969 Roger Paskvan received the Mark Trail management at Western Washington Universi- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ty, the University of Iowa and Florida State Uni- tion Weather Radio Award in recognition of his versity, retiring in 1994 … Willard Torgerson is efforts to establish a weather warning system in retired and lives with his wife in Minneapolis. Bemidji. He is the owner of Roger’s Two Way He operated a furniture store in Minneapolis Radio and RP Broadcasting, and an associate until 2004. professor of broadcasting at BSU.

1958 Keith Cariveau retired from a career Class Notes 1970 Carter Pettersen retired from a career as a high school principal and lives in Liver- with Itasca County Health and Human Services. more, California, with his wife, Katherine (’60). If you want your information He and his wife, Doris, live in Grand Rapids and They have three grown children and eight have four children: Sharon, 32, Ryan, 22, Casey, included in Horizons, contact the grandchildren. 16 and Emily, 13 … Dennis Ranta of Plainview Alumni Association Office was inducted into the Minnesota State High (email: [email protected]; School League Hall of Fame. He holds Min- 1959 Gladys Paulson is retired and living in toll free: 1-877-BSU-ALUM). nesota State Coach of the Year honors in four Badger. She taught for 46 years, spending 20 of different sports … Paul Godlewski, shareholder them in Thief River Falls … Don Meacham and Please NOTE: with the Minneapolis law firm of Schwebel, his wife, Ardie, recently celebrated their 50th Towns are located in Minnesota Goetz & Sieben, P.A., has been elected by his wedding anniversary. unless otherwise noted. peers as one of Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers. 1960 Grace Olson lives at Olson’s Lodge in Park Rapids … Katherine Cariveau retired from 1972 Robert M. Wagner, community educa- a career as an elementary teacher and lives in 1965 Linnea Mostad, a kin- tion coordinator, has retired from a 27-year ca- Livermore, California, with her husband, Keith dergarten teacher at Lincoln El- reer with the Bemidji School District … Lenore (’58). They have three grown children and eight ementary School, retired from a Paschke has been named as the new prioress of grandchildren. 19-year career with the Bemidji the Mount St. Benedict community. She was a School District. She and her campus minister at BSU from 1968 to 1974 … husband Milo Mostad (‘67) cel- Kathleen Nadeau and Gregory Nadeau (’74) 1962 Gerald Gingles of Canby was inducted ebrated their 40th wedding anni- live in Lake Elmo and have two grown children: in May into the Minnesota State High School versary in June. Robert, 28 and Rebecca, 24. Kathleen is prin- League Hall of Fame. During his 33-year teach- cipal of Eagle Point Elementary at Oakdale … ing career he also coached wrestling, football, Robert Aalberts, a finance professor at the Uni- track, basketball and golf … Eileen Willcox 1966 John Rubash and Bon- versity of Nevada Las Vegas, received a UNLV Lang of Osakis was recently honored for initiat- nie Rubash celebrated their 40th Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award … ing the Miles for Meals program 10 years ago. wedding anniversary in Septem- Leon Nelson, professor of technology for 26 She has five children … Edith Kramer Dalleska ber … Genevieve Helgeson of years, was honored with emeriti status dur- exhibited her photos in Luck, Wisconsin, as a Little Falls recently attended the ing 2005 BSU Commencement Ceremonies fundraiser for the Indianhead Chapter of the Ice 50th Birthday Celebration of J.W. … Marlene Dahl was recognized as a United Age Trail in Wisconsin. Smith Elementary in Bemidji. Way Someone Special Volunteer, having been She taught fourth grade when it nominated for the honor by the North Country opened in 1954 … Richard Bel- Regional Hospital Gift Shop in Bemidji. 1963 Gretchen Heath of Plymouth was in- pedio of Coon Rapids is substi- ducted in May into the Minnesota State High tute teaching elementary grades, School League Hall of Fame. A fine arts advi- having been retired for nearly 1973 Michael Kelsey makes custom jewelry sor and judge, Heath taught English, speech and five years from the Anoka Hen- and with his wife, Pamela, has owned Kelsey’s theatre throughout her career at several schools nepin School District. He and his As You Like It in downtown Bemidji for 31 before retiring from Armstrong High School … wife, Nancy, have two children: years. The couple has two grown children: Mar- Darrel Lillquist and his wife, Jean, recently cel- Erin, 15 and Emilie, 13 … Regina got and Max. ebrated their 40th wedding anniversary aboard a (Toscano) Scott of Des Moines, cruise ship in the Western Caribbean. Iowa, is teaching in Des Moines schools. She and her husband, Patrick, have two grown children, Tara and Nathan.

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1974 Gregory Nadeau and Kathleen Nadeau 1978 Timothy Shears was a eastern portion of Polk. He has 21 years of law (’72) live in Lake Elmo and have two grown chil- speaker at a media forum in Grand enforcement experience in the Beltrami County dren: Robert, 28 and Rebecca, 24. Kathleen is Rapids. Shears is general manager and Polk County sheriff departments. principal of Eagle Point Elementary at Oakdale of the Minnesota News Network … John Bajda of McGregor is teaching com- and a board member of the Radio munity education classes on how to make rus- Advertising Bureau. 1985 Bonnie Ekstrom and Dave Ekstrom tic furniture. He and his wife, Majda, have two (’88) returned to Bemidji, bringing with them grown children: Paul, 33 and Andy, 30 … Pam Dave’s aircraft kit business, Ultralight Soaring Madson and Peggy Moller (’77) are part of the 1979 Beth Fleahman is a teach- Aviation LLC, which markets the Cumulus, an Title I Team at J.W. Smith Elementary in Bemi- er of developmental disabilities ultralight motorglider. The Ekstroms have two dji that was chosen as Paraprofessional/Teacher at the Bemidji Middle School … sons, Brent, 6 and Ian, 1 … Susanna Jackson is Team of the Year by the Minnesota Paraprofes- Maureen Holmstrom was hired a clinical pharmacist for St. Joseph’s Hospital in sional Consortium. this fall to teach Title I at Central St. Paul. She lives in Minneapolis. Elementary School in Bemidji.

1975 Steve Adolfson and his wife, Denise, 1986 Tim Van De Velde works for Express live in Center City and have a son, Alec, 10 … 1980 Galen Knotts, an English Scripts Inc. in Bloomington as a senior informa- Susan Amos Palmer of Arden Hills was recently teacher at the Bemidji Middle tion engineer. He and his wife, Pam, live in St. awarded the Saint Anne Medal, recognizing her School, retired from a 34-year Bonifacius and have two children, Jared, 9 and service to Catholic youth in Girl Scouting. She career with the Bemidji School Jenna, 8. is publications/news services director and com- District. mencement coordinator for Metropolitan State University in St. Paul … John Keston, former 1987 Wesley Jones and his wife, Lorie, live BSU voice professor and long-time Bemidji resi- 1981 Guy Sharpe and his wife, in Esko and have two children, Justin, 5 and dent, broke the world record in the 80-84 age Diane (’77), live in Laporte. They Landin, 2 … Karen (Baumann) Bernsdorf is a group while competing at the St. Cloud Earth have two grown children, Sara, five-year quality analyst at United Health Care Day Half Marathon, finishing in 1:39.27. He 32, and Andrew, 27, and a one- in Duluth. She and her husband, Chris, live in lives in McMinnville, Oregon. year-old grandson … Ron Kraft is Meadowlands and have three children: Kari, 16; serving as the interim president of Ryan, 15; and Jake, 12. Hennepin Technical College. 1976 Mark Neurauter, a science teacher at Bemidji High School, retired from a 34-year ca- 1988 Eric Graff (’88) was named Teacher of reer with the Bemidji School District … Debra 1982 Rita Rabe, a teacher at the Year for Port St. Lucie County in Florida. (Jameson) Chow of Hawthorne, California, is Lincoln Elementary School, has He has two daughters, Danielle, 9 and Kaitlyn, working in food service for Wiseburn School retired from an 18-year career 11. He works with at-risk fourth-graders … District. She and her husband, Al, have two with the Bemidji School District Peggy Eggert, a kindergarten teacher at Black- children: Kevin, 17 and Justin, 15 … Doug … Lydell Husmann and his fam- duck Elementary School, was selected as the Knoer served as a guide for Gov. Tim Pawlenty ily recently moved to Kearney, Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year for the Bemidji at the Governor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Ver- Nebraska, after accepting a posi- Wal-Mart store … Dave Ekstrom and Bonnie million. He is an agent with Culbert Realty in tion with Baldwin Filters, Inc. as Ekstrom (’85) returned to Bemidji, bringing Cook and is also a licensed assessor. He has two a costing manager. He and his Dave’s aircraft kit business, Ultralight Soaring children: Joyce, a college freshman and Paul, wife, Karen, have five children: Aviation LLC, which markets the Cumulus, an 15 … Bob Hurd and his family had lunch in Hannah, 13; Noelle, 12; Brian, 10; ultralight motorglider. The Ekstroms have two New York City with the Duchess of York when Erin, 8; and John, 6. sons, Brent, 6 and Ian, 1. his wife, Pat, won French’s GourMayo Flavored Light Mayonnaise Brown Bag Lunch with The Duchess Contest. 1983 Sherry Hill, an enhanced 1989 John Deden and Kristin Deden (’95) sex offender supervision agent in live in Bemidji. Kristin teaches third grade at Bemidji, was awarded with the Cass-Lake-Bena Elementary and John teaches 1977 Diane Sharpe and her husband Guy state Department of Corrections’ social studies at Bemidji High School … Roy Sharpe (’81) live in Laporte. They have two 2005 Corrections Agent of the Booth and his wife, Cynthia, of Hibbing an- grown children (Sara, 32 and Andrew, 27) and a Year Award … Thomas Stinar nounce the August 23 birth of a son, their second one-year-old grandson … Patricia Schneider, a recently moved to West Windsor, child. The couple recently appeared as extras in physical education teacher at the Bemidji Mid- New Jersey, and started his own Warner Brothers’ movie North Country. Roy also dle School, retired from a 27-year career with company, Stinar Communica- published his 32nd play, a one-act entitled The the Bemidji school District … Ione Johnson, a tions, after working for 19 years Glover’s Mange Cure Caper. He and J. Mollard (’97) kindergarten teacher at Horace May Elemen- at CNN and living for 22 years have optioned the story for their film script,Two tary, has retired from a 27-year career with the in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his Floors are Better Than One, to the Haze Agency of Bemidji School District ... Doug Thomas of wife, Lisa, have two children, Ben, Burbank, California … Rebecca Hill-Imsande Henderson is an educator who’s been active in 7 and Rachel, 4 … Mary Moen is lives in New York Mills and has three children, rural school and charter school development ef- director of the Central Minnesota Spencer, Jacquelyn and Sidney. She was wid- forts for the past several years. … Peggy Moller Boy’s Choir and teaches at Staples owed in April when her husband, Rodney, died and Pam Madson (’74) are part of the Title I Elementary. after being diagnosed with ALS. Team at J.W. Smith Elementary in Bemidji that was chosen as Paraprofessional/Teacher Team of the Year by the Minnesota Paraprofessional 1984 Dan Malinowski has been Consortium through a statewide nomination hired by the Minnesota DNR as a process. conservation officer serving the counties of Mahnomen and the

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1990 Ann McCann of Brighton, Colorado, is 1995 Jon Wallerick and Becky Wallerick (’94) an 11-year business analyst for Ball Aerospace. live in Cottage Grove and have two children, She and her husband, Joseph, have a daughter, Jackson, 5, and Claire, 3. Becky is a school coun- Samantha, 4 … Scott Mattfieldis employed as a selor in the South Washington County School Minnesota State Patrol trooper. District and Jon is an attorney with the Regis Corporation … Kristin Deden and John Deden (‘89) live in Bemidji. Kristin teaches third grade 1991 Steve Page is a sergeant with the Bel- at Cass-Lake-Bena Elementary and John teaches trami County Sheriff’s Department … Bob social studies at Bemidji High School … Kelly Kittleson lives in Bemidji and is employed by Nipp and his wife, Rena, renewed their wedding Wal-Mart. Carolyn Andrican vows in June at Tenstrike Community Church. They were married March 12, 2005 … Jenni- fer Wingren was recently appointed assistant 1992 Greg Bernard of Bemidji has had his professor for the Metropolitan State University novel for young adults, Alpha Summer, published School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Jus- by Loonfeather Press. It will soon be available in tice in St. Paul. regional bookstores and on the Barnes & Noble web site … Brian Guest is manager of the new Target store in Weatherford, Texas, and lives 1996 Wanda Hoyum, director of the Beltrami in Arlington, Texas … Alan Neurer of Bemidji County Historical Society, has been selected has been honored as an outstanding agent of to be included in the 2005-2006 edition of The Farmers Union Insurance … Pauline Winge, a Heritage Registry of Who’s Who. school social worker at Bemidji Middle School, was named 2005 School Social Worker of the Year by the Minnesota School Social Workers 1997 Jennifer (Perry) Beyer and her husband, Association. Pat Donahue Paul, of Fargo, North Dakota, announce the May 26 birth of their first child, McKenna. Jennifer teaches English at Minnesota State Community 1993 Myra Lindahl is a teacher of the emo- and Technical College … J. Mollard of Virginia tionally/behaviorally disordered at Bemidji High and Roy Booth (’89) have optioned the story for School … Kirsten (Ask) Mickelsen and her their film script, Two Floors are Better Than One, to brother, David Ask, performed a concert at Cen- the Haze Agency of Burbank, California. tral Square in Alexandria. They recorded their first album in 1997. Kirsten and her husband, Victor, moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1994 1998 Shane Zutz, assistant principal at Frank- and she sings with The New Speers, a southern lin Middle School in Thief River Falls, has been gospel group … Todd Dahl, a sergeant with named the Northern Division Assistant Principal the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Department, of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Sec- graduated from the FBI National Academy. He ondary School Principals … Elizabeth (Kokett) and his wife, Susan, have two children: daughter Lynn Dorn Nordin and Thomas Nordin (’99) announce the Eryn, 10 and son Peter, 8 … Kaye Wessels, a April 4 birth of a daughter. Their family also special education teacher with Northern Minne- includes a three-year-old son, Brady, and they sota Juvenile Training Center, has retired from a live in Andover. Elizabeth teaches sixth grade at 16-year career with the Bemidji School District Oakville Middle School and Thomas is a coun- … John Naastad returned home to Bemidji after selor for Anoka-Ramsey Community College. serving nine months in Iraq in the U.S. Army Re- serves. He also served in Bosnia and Afghanistan. His civilian career is in software development. 1999 Tyler Kondos is the assistant football coach at Red Lake High School … Thomas Nordin and Elizabeth (Kokett) Nordin (’98) 1994 Becky Wallerick and Jon Wallerick (’95) announce the April 4 birth of a daughter. live in Cottage Grove and have two children, Their family also includes a three-year-old Jackson, 5, and Claire, 3. Becky is a school coun- son, Brady, and they live in Andover. Elizabeth selor in the South Washington County School teaches sixth grade at Oakville Middle School District and Jon is an attorney with the Regis Corporation … Randy Morehard is employed David Gandrud with Arrow Printing in Bemidji … Anita Span- gler is a National Head Start Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner. She was employed Outstanding Alumni Honored as Bi-County Head Start director from 1986 to Ten graduates of Bemidji State University received Outstanding 2003 and served in several other positions prior Alumni Awards at this year’s Homecoming activities. The recip- to 1986. Following retirement, she has continued part-time employment as a youth mentoring ients were Carolyn Andrican (‘53, ‘62) of Hibbing, Minnesota, coordinator at Bi-CAP … Karson Otness is an retired elementary teacher; Pat Donahue (‘72) of Arlington, Ten- officer with the Bemidji Police Department. nessee, deputy commander of the Navy Recruiting Command in Tennessee; Lynn Dorn (‘72) of Fargo, North Dakota, women’s

Please NOTE: athletic director at North Dakota State University; David Gan- Towns are located in Minnesota drud (‘69) of Sunnyvale, California, NASA associate program unless otherwise noted. director; Todd Haugen (‘79) of Bemidji, Minnesota, operations Todd Haugen

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and Thomas is a counselor for Anoka-Ramsey and Jeffery Johnson were married in October 7 Community College. in Mexico. Valeri is the manager of Roger’s Two Way Cellular in Bemidji and Jeffery owns John- son Painting and Drywall. 2000 Nikki Holderbecker and Pete Stinar were married in September in Bemidji. Nikki is employed as a computer specialist at Northland 2002 Bryan Hanson and Karen Tan (’01) Fishing Tackle and Pete is director of operations were married in Las Vegas, Nevada. They live with Enterpoint, a wireless Internet provider … in East Grand Forks and both are employed at Cindy Holthusen is working toward a master’s SEI in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where Karen degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling is a training specialist and Bryan is a supervi- at St. Cloud State University … Ben Baird of Bill Jacoby sor … Patrick Purrington is teaching second Bemidji is a collegiate cross-country skier who grade at Horace May Elementary in Bemidji … keeps in shape by roller skiing during the snow- Casey Norden is employed at Beltrami Electric less months of the year … Staci Stebe and Steve Cooperative as a computer systems analyst and Lundberg were married July 16 in Bemidji. Staci recently married Sarah Oelrich. is a kindergarten teacher at St. Philip’s School in Bemidji, and Steve is a network administrator at First National Bank … Michelle Leffelman, a 2003 Krystal Leonhardt and Jesse Story (’05) Bemidji police officer, received an award from were married September 17 in Bemidji. Krystal Unicel as part of its annual Hometown Hero is working for the USDA-NRCS as a soil con- Program … Mike Mastin, a Bemidji police of- servationist technician . . . Jeff Anderson and ficer, received an award from Unicel as part of Kimberly Schoonover were married recently in its annual Hometown Hero Program … Pam Bemidji. Jeff is employed in the Duluth school Skon and Bob Anderson were married at Itasca district and Kimberly is a medical student at State Park and live in St. Paul. She is a volunteer Dr. Jim Kraby UMD … Kristine Clark and Jeff Andersen were coordinator for the Minnesota Pollution Con- married August 27 in Bemidji. Kristine is a sev- trol Agency and Bob is a teacher at Watershed enth-grade science teacher at Bemidji Middle High School. School and Jeff is a deputy with the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department … Alison Bless- ing and James Conely were married in July in 2001 Katie Furlong was recently promoted Bemidji. They live in Hutchinson … Kenny from graphic artist to art director at H.T. Klatz- Newby is teaching third grade at J.W. Smith ky & Associates, an advertising and public re- Elementary in Bemidji … Shawn Stimmel and lations agency in Duluth … Rita Albrecht was his wife, Jessica, live in Bristol, Virginia, where recently hired as the assistant city planner in Shawn was recently named King College’s head Bemidji. She and her husband, Mike, have two women’s basketball and golf coach … Tom grown children, Julie and Anton … Karen Tan Wahlstrom is a Minnesota DNR conservation and Bryan Hanson (’02) were married in Las officer serving western Roseau and eastern Lake Vegas, Nevada. They live in East Grand Forks Robin Mechelke of the Woods counties. and both are employed at SEI in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where Karen is a training specialist and Bryan is a supervisor … Tiffany Ber- 2004 Lucas Joyce has joined Arizona En- glund and Ben Berg were married in July and tertainment Weekly as a co-anchor with the live in Bagley. Tiffany teaches second grade in television show … Paul Nelson, an instructor Bemidji and Ben is employed with Farmers Mu- at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, tual Fire Insurance … Margot Kelsey Hendricks recently teamed up with a Dale Earnhardt Inc. received a Sue Zelickson Award from Women builder to assemble a Ford engine in 37 minutes Who Really Cook, a Twin Cities networking as part of the Clevite Engine Build Challenge organization for women in the food profession held in Las Vegas. He also received a Clevite … Michael Enerson and Alexis Anderson were award for outstanding service in promoting married in September 17. Michael teaches social education in the automotive machinist industry studies at Dassel-Cokato Middle School and … John Martin and Rachael Bessler were mar- Alexis is a massage therapist … Valerie Paskvan ried July 16 at Kabakona Community Church Mark Paulson and live in Pine City. He’s employed by Edward Jones Investments … Cindy Bronczyk and her husband, Jim, of Bemidji celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 28 … Meggen Lund and Jerry Solheim were married in August manager for KB101 and KZY radio stations; Bill Jacoby (‘70, ‘74) at Greenbush. Meggen is employed at Paul Bu- of San Diego, California, water resources manager for San Di- nyan Telephone Cooperative and Jerry works at ego County Water Authority; Dr. Jim Kraby (‘62) of Goodyear, Beltrami Electric Cooperative in Bemidji. Arizona, retired community college president; Robin Mechelke (‘80) of Maple Plain, Minnesota, business owner of a firm provid- 2005 Jesse Story and Krystal Leonhardt (’03) ing management and information technology leadership; Mark were married September 17 in Bemidji. Krystal Paulson (‘61, ‘66) of Bemidji, Minnesota, BSU director emeritus is working for the USDA-NRCS as a soil con- servationist technician. of alumni relations; and Tom Saterdalen of Bloomington, Min-

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