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721 East Highland Drive Suite E, Williston, ND 58801 28 [email protected] | 701.572.9275 2 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 CAMPUS [NEWS] Sincerely, leading thatjourney. the community. ithasbeen.SpecialthankstoDr. Whatagrandjourney Nadolnyfor in these last few years. We were able to accomplish a great deal for the College and The FoundationworkedshouldertowithDr. Nadolnyonsomanyprojects ln closing,I‘dliketotakeamomentreflect againonDr. Nadolny’s timeatWSC. Our studentsare forever indebtedtoyou. we haveavailableforstudents.Thankyou,donors,andtheState of NorthDakota! our donorsfeelapartofsomethingsobigandimpactful,increasing thefunds Higher EdChallengefund.Ithasmadeabigdifference forourFoundation,making selfless donorsmake.Ialsowantto recognize theimportanceofNorth Dakota Endowment inthisissueoftheTetonThunder. Both are fine examples of the impact I encourageyoutoread FamilyTrust abouttheHerman andtheJaneNelson course, theresults ofthegenerosity ofour donors-past,present andfuture. Scholarships andotherbenefitsthatWSCFprovides forWSCstudentsare, of advantage ofthiswonderfulopportunity. CountyScholarshipprogram. Wealong withtheWilliams hopestudentswilltake free tuitionandfeescholarshipprogram toincludeadditionalregional counties of studentsweservethrough scholarshipsisourpriority. We haveexpandedour Scholarship expansionisalwaysontheFoundationagenda.Increasing thenumbers Alumni getready! Hunter totheFoundation,ashehaspassionforWSCwewere lookingfor. fortunate tohaveHunterBerg steppingintothatrole. We are happytowelcome association ishavingadedicated,passionatealumnustodirect it,andweare has longbeenagoaloftheFoundation.Thekeytohavingsuccessfulalumni alumni associationwiththeFoundation,whichmostinstitutionsinourstatedo, forquitesometime.Combiningthe going, buttheassociationhasbeendormant alumni. DianeHaganworkedfeverishlyinthe1980stogetanalumniassociation This yearisalsobringingaboutexcitingchangesfortheFoundationandWSC respect andconfidenceofboththeFoundationboard andthestaff ofWSC. role. the Inmyopinion,hehasworkeddiligentlyinhisshorttimeatWSCtoearn president. Dr. Millerisagreat educatorandwilldotremendous workinhisnew Dr. JohnMiller, President WSCVice ofAcademicAffairs, hasbeennamedasacting handily takeonthefuture andthedemandsofagrowing studentpopulation. drive; renovated StevensHall;andaddedtwosportsteams,positioningWSCto sciencewing,andCTEcenter;redesignedWSC constructedanewdorm, thefront passion forthingsnewandimproved forWSC.Duringhistenure, becamethenorm College through thecreation ofathriving,alluring,collegiatecampus.Dr. Nadolny’s throughout hispresidency. Hewillberemembered asavisionarywhoguidedthe timed perfectly. Positivechange–continuousimprovement—was Dr. Nadolny’s focus The pairingofDr. Nadolny’s passionandtheprosperity ofNorthDakotawere WSC. Dr. sevenyearsagofilledwithpassionandvision. NadolnycametoWilliston President inJune.Inmyopinion,Dr. Nadolnywastherightmanattimefor As manyofyoualready know, Dr. RaymondNadolnyresigned hispositionasWSC concentrating on,andlookingforward to,theopportunitieschangepresents. great dealofchange.Andthoughchallengeoftenaccompanieschange,weare believe changebelongsonthatlist.WSCandtheFoundationare undergoing a It hasbeensaidthatthere are onlytwothingscertaininlife,deathandtaxes.I you are enjoyingagreat summer. Everyone atWillistonStateCollegeandtheFoundationhopes WSC FOUNDATION! GREETINGS FROMTHE Williston StateCollege Foundation Williston Executive Director Terry Olson TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 3 SONS OF NORWAY of Massage Professor and Associate Coordinator Professor McGinley and Associate Therapy Wendy named to lead were Stenberg of History Richard Sons of Norway Chapter as historic Williston’s (McGinley). and Vice-President (Stenberg) President of Norway holds weekly Norwegian Sons Williston’s Kirby Lund and his by WSC’s language classes, taught as well as Norwegian dance grandfather Chet Lund, classes in traditional the year lessons. Throughout hosted and genealogy are Norwegian baking, sewing, Hall. at the Sons of Norway become a in signing up to interested If you’re of their cultural classes, member or joining one at 701.774.4293 or McGinley please contact Wendy [email protected]. FOR LIFE RELAY on The Upper Missouri Relay for Life will be held join us July 30. Please again this year. campus WSC’s Williston Medical Center Williston DIVERSITY WEEK DIVERSITY in April, with Week its first Diversity WSC hosted Diversity Club planned by the WSC most events communication intercultural and Kim Weismann’s focusing held each day, events were class. Different and food of part on traditional clothing in large many cultures. open to new and Diversity Club is growing WSC’s interested and staff members. Students, faculty, at Kim Weismann in joining should contact 701.774.4503 or [email protected]. with ideas for Diversity Club Community members contact Weismann. also encouraged to events are UNITED WAY TrainND both Kim Wenko, In the past year, and Continuing Education/Marketing Manager, Services, for Creative Director WSC’s Jenny Wolf, have been asked to join the Williston Branch of the provides Board The United Way Board. United Way nonprofit thirty different funding for approximately agencies operating in northwest North Dakota. important to invest in the community “I feel it’s responsibility everyone’s living in. It’s that you are explains to make Williston community,” a great as WSC employees both honored are “We Wenko. and make to have been asked to join this board Williston an even better community.” • Occupational Health • Occupational • MedQuest • Neurology Throat & Nose • Ear, (Summer 2016) • Cardiology • Podiatry Surgery• Plastic Clinic Clinic • Urology Clinic • Pain Learn more at: more Learn Mercy Medical Center is now

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• Primary Care Clinic • Primary Care age 18 – Up to Clinic • Pediatric – Health Clinic Women’s • ServicesOB/GYN Medicine Residency Clinic • Family Center Nelson Cancer P. • Leonard Surgery• General • Orthopedics • Rehab Services Lab • Sleep UPDATES INSTITUTIONAL 4 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 PRESIDENTIAL [SPOTLIGHT] 2009 Tech Center TrainND's JUNE opens Safety & Petroleum & Technology Center Ground breaking forCareer OCTOBER Master plancompleted(paidfor MARCH by CityofWilliston) JULY campus todealwithemployee Nine additionaltrailersaddedto housing (totalofsixteen) Refurbished Veterans Memorial NOVEMBER JUNE Website redesigned and faculty receive iPads the

NADOLNYFILES: 2010 AUGUST Residence hallground breaking JANUARY announced and Women’s programs Softball Fast Pitch New Hockey APRIL unveiled New logo 2009-2016 awarded two special session million inimpact Williston State funding from MAY

JULY campus on opened DMV AUGUST Frontier Hall opening anddedication JULY Science Centerground breaking JULY Ernie LaPointe,great grandsonofSittingBull) Sitting Bulldedication(featured speaker: 2011 AUGUST Center grandopening Western StarCareer andTechnology TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 5 Full-time security hired APRIL building OCTOBER Ground breaking breaking Ground first apartment first apartment on Foundation’s on Foundation’s OCTOBER Campus front drive Campus front dedication and grand opening [the difference]. made [the the president Where 2013 2013 JULY Court unveiled New T.O. New T.O. FEBRUARY National Hockey Champions

MAY Livdahl Lounge grand opening MAY increase 6%: faculty salaries increase 20%) 6%: faculty salaries increase increase State’s operating dollars (staff salaries operating dollars (staff State’s Additional two million placed in Williston OCTOBER Learning Commons grand opening MARCH installed Backup generator NOVEMBER Streets named Streets Pioneer, Pioneer, Bakken Loop) (Lewis, Clark, 2012

SEPTEMBER Ready Room grand opening

OCTOBER Williston State awarded Williston State awarded 1.9 million Title III Grant SEPTEMBER

Science Center grand opening Science Center grand 2012 NOVEMBER Mayville State University opens University opens Mayville State office on campus office on 6 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 PRESIDENTIAL [SPOTLIGHT] Stevens Hall National HockeyChampions FEBRUARY 2014 renovation JANUARY ARC grandopening MARCH begins APRIL construction on Apartment BuildingII Foundation begins TrainND-Northwest Centerground breaking MAY Williams CountyGraduateScholarshipannounced OCTOBER the JULY 1 (with three remaining forhighschool) Most trailersremoved from campus

NADOLNYFILES: 2015 1,000 forfirsttime WSC enrollment breaks FEBRUARY 2009-2016 TrainND-Northwest grandopening OCTOBER Announced foreveryhigh counties school graduateinfourmore Regional CountyScholarship FEBRUARY 2016 APRIL First President’s AdvisoryCouncilmeets AUGUST 250+ studentsreceive Williams County GraduateScholarship dedication Pump Jack MAY JANUARY grand opening renovation Stevens Hall

TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 7 REMARKABLE RIDE.” this,” he explains. “Whereas, here you you here this,” he explains. “Whereas, and significant can make some pretty and very quickly, deep relationships that I will miss. Because I feel like I got very well to know some people very, so than in other in seven years, more been a communities in twenty years. It’s ride.” remarkable of WSC, Nadolny As to the future says the partnership between the college and the WSC Foundation has that things will only get better. ensured is the biggest “Paying for college really challenge for most students right have students he notes. “You now,” high school graduating from who are who have tuition and fees in this area so to have that obstacle paid for, So incredible. is really here overcome that partnership with the Foundation has made this place magical, and really has made the experience for students very promising.” going to be always are “There challenges,” Nadolny adds, “That’s going to be for the next administration, ‘Good luck, and and so to that, I say, my very best.’ But I think the foundation a strong It’s has been laid here. foundation. I also think that, given all of the last seven years, it’s the growth And I not bad to take a little break. think this college could use a break, and they will and could use a little rest, job of serving continue to do a great these wonderful students.” "IT’S BEEN A [the difference]. made [the the president Where BY MATT NELSON BY MATT Nadolny’s decision to leave WSC decision to leave WSC Nadolny’s factors. “Right involved a number of very ill. So, who’s I have a father now, I’m going to take one or two months to be with him.” explains Nadolny. “It has been so crazy the last seven had a lot of years. I have not really time to leave, but all of a sudden this down and things started calming year, things started falling into place, and itself to take the opportunity presented so I’m going this time with my father, to take that time.” Also, Nadolny adds, to Seattle, “My family has relocated with my family. so I need to be there end of it, because They’ve had the hard about a three-year I was very up front commitment, and after six years, they kind of tugging on me. So this was were a good transition time.” Looking back on his time at WSC, Nadolny finds himself amazed by everything the college has been able “All to accomplish during his tenure. pretty were those capital projects center, “The rec huge,” notes Nadolny, hall, completely the new residence Stevens Hall, putting in the renovating drive and back drive and the CTE front impressed more building,” but he’s that the college was able to make such “all during a time when we progress, turnover having this incredible were stressed. incredibly and people were Everything that was done in this was done usually while environment When I look short-staffed. we were at that list of accomplishments, I’m just overwhelmed.” to joining Nadolny is looking forward are his family in Seattle, but there going to miss about many things he’s Williston. “In some of the cities I’ve lived in, you get to know a lot of people, but it tends to be a lot more superficial than in a community like OF AN ERA. THE END Nadolny as president in June. as president OF WILLISTON STATE OF WILLISTON STATE a rapid expansion that has mirrored the growth of the the growth mirrored THREE YEARS. arrived in Williston in 2009, WHEN DR. RAYMOND WHEN DR. RAYMOND years guiding WSC through years guiding WSC through twice the length of his original TO DOING THE JOB FOR POSITION AS PRESIDENT POSITION AS PRESIDENT and he has spent the last seven commitment, Nadolny resigned commitment, Nadolny resigned surrounding community. Having community. surrounding remained at WSC for more than at WSC for more remained NADOLNY ACCEPTED THE NADOLNY ACCEPTED COLLEGE, HE COMMITTED COLLEGE, HE COMMITTED Dr. Nadolny at his farewell celebration. Nadolny at his farewell Dr. WSC students Grant Haataja and Eliel LaFavor with WSC students Grant Haataja and Eliel LaFavor with First President’s Advisory Council meets First President’s APRIL 8 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 CAMPUS [UPDATES] NOW ONCAMPUS PUMP JACK STUDENTS ARE LIKE THIS.OUR “I HAVE NEVER PETROLEUM WITNESSED AMAZING.” ANYTHING -DR.NADOLNY BY NATALIE BOESE TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 9 Petroleum Advisory and Leadership Boards Boards Advisory and Leadership Petroleum by the TREND after $15,240.41 was covered total amount of Grant and an estimated to awarded were $24,775.98 in donations this project. Service, Basin Donors include B&G Oilfield States Rental, Border & Trucking Concrete Service, Fastenal, Electric, Borsheim Crane Nodak McCody Concrete, Knife River, Oilfield Service, Sherwin-Williams, Signs by Williston and Dan, Whiting Petroleum, API Institute). (American Petroleum Lighting was installed by H&H Electric, and the Department created the WSC Welding helped safety fence. The diesel program in draining the unit, smoothing out the surface for painting, and fixing one of the donors’ trucks. The Williston State College Foundation will donate the signage once is complete. the project “Not only did our students work with a dozen companies to place a pump jack of the CTE Building, unit on the front the plan and oversaw the they created implementation at no cost to WSC,” Dr. Raymond Nadolny states. “I have never witnessed anything like this. Our petroleum amazing.” students are Brain Ensrud, TECH 299 lead project manager on the pump jack unit project, knows this experience will help him in his Hess Corporation internship this summer in Tioga. transition to completion “The project count on took some planning. I didn’t having four days of rain prior to painting,” I was able to Ensrud explains. “Fortunately, schedule the companies to move and set it up May 9. Everything came together nicely. Everyone involved has been very helpful in by graduation day.” completing the project to see that “It is impressive Bellina agrees. WSC can show students how to start and of this magnitude. Students end a project than university would more at a four-year likely never have this type of opportunity involved,” Bellina adds. to be so directly “I have seen all six of these students grow intellectually and know they will take away that will help this project a lot of skills from them succeed.”

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Estimated to cost $40,016.39, the by WSC concept was approved “Feedback from panel judges was used “Feedback from each project by students to improve and in a well-researched phase, resulting states substantiated final presentation,” for Pamela Rasmussen, TREND (Training in North Dakota) grant Regional Energy “TREND was able to cover director. non-donated costs with DOL TAACCCT completion due to grant funds to ensure of the project the educational relevance and the quality of the documentation by students.” provided This 100% student-run project This 100% student-run project world, hands-on project a real replicated management experience. Steve Vargas, Fiadzo, David Kwasitse, and Alex Richard lead project from Ruvugwa took direction Fricke managers Brian Ensrud and Tanner received the after their final presentation highest grade. Tasked with designing the setup of with Tasked balance pump unit for a sucker rod six sophomore the spring semester, students spent the beginning petroleum of the semester in teams researching companies to assemble the sucker pumping unit, bid out jobs, and rod solicit donations. Bellina’s TECH 299 class. Bellina’s to work “I thought it would be great on an actual pump jack, get the piece working again. A lot of schools do not get this opportunity handed to them,” Bellina it further, explains. “After researching with the aid of WISCO employee Pierre Nkada, who had serviced that unit last, I it could not be reassembled discovered as a working pump, but could instead be an ornamental piece for WSC.” Petroleum Instructor Alberto Instructor Petroleum & Gas Donated by Whiting Oil educational use, Corporation in 2014 for pumping rod the conventional sucker piece for Bellina’s unit looked like a good automation class to work on. piece on campus thanks to piece on campus a second life as an ornamental a second life as an Western Star Building now has Star Western The retired pump behind the pump The retired BY NATALIE BOESE BY NATALIE 10 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 CAMPUS [UPDATES]

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Students must maintain the following Students must maintain to keep the minimum requirements full-time Regional County Scholarship: semesters status for four consecutive (excluding summers); a 2.0 term GPA; in at least one on- and enrollment campus course per semester. “This new scholarship is innovative and speaks highly of the work being done by Williston State College and the WSC Foundation to expand opportunities for students in the of the state,” says northwest region NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott. students in “They will give more a chance at furthering their that area one of our fine education through community colleges.” Information Contact: For More Services at Enrollment WSC’s 701.774.4210 or via email at wsc. [email protected] or the WSC Foundation at 701.572.9275 or via email at [email protected]

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Mountrail Counties. Burke, Divide, McKenzie, and school graduating classes in eighteen “Eighteen senior classes from both high schools will benefit from the Williams County Graduate and the Regional County Scholarships, spanning four semesters, with no tuition and fees,” “I know of no similar explains Nadolny. opportunity in the nation.” to include the 2016 high What impact will this scholarship have? of the WCG Scholarship, first As a result student full-time, degree-seeking year, 8.09% to 78.09% from increased retention to Dr. fall 2015 to spring 2016, according The Regional County Raymond Nadolny. Scholarship will expand on that success become students in the region as more eligible to attend WSC tuition free. has extended scholarships Though similar to the WCG Scholarship, any graduate of a Williamswhere County two years of free high school can receive WSC, the new Regional education from County Scholarship is in no way affiliated with the Alva J. Field Trust. State College Foundation “The WSC Foundation is extremely of our regional excited to include more students in this new scholarship,” says Terry WSC Foundation Executive Director have donors who wanted to Olson. “We help in the cost of school at WSC, and we doing what those donors requested. are The foundation is very fortunate to have people.” such generous (WCG) Scholarship, the Williston Williams County Graduate Building on the success of the high school classes of 2016. tuition and fees to the region’s tuition and fees to the region’s will provide two years of paid will provide Regional County Scholarship Williston State College’s new Williston State College’s debt after four years in college, debt after four years expect, on average, $35,000 in expect, on average, At a time when students can At a time when students 12 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 CAMPUS [UPDATES] Student SenateinJanuary. he receives hisUSCitizenship.21.WSC WSC celebrateswithYaya Thimboafter for StrategicPlanninginDecember. 20. interview. 19.Facultyandstaff gather staff model"whatnottowear" to ajob stress duringfinals.18.Facultyand from Judd,NDvisitstudentstorelive with CDs.17.ServiceDogsofAmerica Ken Quamme'sstudentsbuildachair Day duringDiversityWeek inApril.16. 15. Studentsdress for CulturalClothing Staff SenatorsmeetatWSCinJune. 13. PTKEasterEgghunt.14.NDState students. 12.Yoga classmovesoutdoors. Instructor AlbertoBellinawitharea HS WSC inMarch. 11.WSCPetroleum Faculty hosttheirannualPi(e)dayat for localhighschoolstudents.10.WSC second annualNorthwestCareer Expo visits WSCinApril.9.hoststhe Fair inMarch. 8.SidneyMiddleSchool hosts theNorthwestRegionalScience Miki NakaiatWSCinDecember. 7.WSC Suzukiand 6. Kokusai studentsRyoko Petroleum InstructorAlbertoBellina Branch ManagerMarkChristopherand in May. 5.Border StatesElectric honors veteransinRiverviewCemetery Richard Stenberg’s World War Iclass ASE certifications.4.AssociateProfessor Instructor ClaySponablecelebrateshis Kids inApril.3.WSCTransportation mystifies studentsatMarketplacefor Ogaard inApril.2.Ryan Wiedrich 1. Dr. NadolnywithMissNDDelanie 1 14 6 10 2 15 16 11 7 17 3 TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 13 5

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8 12 14 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 CAMPUS [UPDATES] COMMENCEMENT [2016] at WSCwithpreparations things are notslowingdown end oftheschool year, but Commencement marksthe transfer degrees. as wellmore than150 certificates, anddiplomas, in AppliedSciencedegrees, including 122CTEAssociate more than270degrees, WSC awarded 183students to theirfellowgraduates. also offered congratulations Gleeson andMadisonBrown Student speakersJamie Development ShawnWenko. Economic of Williston was ExecutiveDirector This year’s keynotespeaker Center (TheWell). Leach in theThomasWitt was heldFriday, May13 55 StateCollege’sWilliston th Annual Commencement Williston, ND. Williston, 1410 UniversityAvenue, stop bythecollege at call 1.888.863.9455, or visit www.willistonstate.edu, For more please information, registration. visit www.willistonstate.edu/ To register forclasses, please Friday, August12. WSC’s nextregistration dayis upcoming registration days.” to participateinoneofour “We encouragestudents Student Affairs KaylynBondy. Presidentnotes Vice for our upcomingfallterm,” students getregistered for and weare excitedtohelp “Classes are fillingupfast Regional CountyScholarship. utilizing thenewWSC the firstyearwithstudents of theWCGScholarshipand underway forthesecondyear MISS IT? DID YOU youtube.com/user/willistonstate now towatchat YouTube. Thevideoisavailable ceremony waslivestreamed on WSC'S 2016Commencement FIRST TIME OR SEEITFORTHE WATCH ITAGAIN

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E G summer camps. Kids will swim, ride in boats, play sports, use the computer lab, and travel and Lewis and Clark State explore Park and the Badlands. The penultimate session of Kids College is sports camp, they spend each day where focusing on a new sport. Kids will work closely with the WSC Athletic department to learn basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball skills. The WSC coaches teach the kids basic skills of each sport, but the focus is less on competition on having fun and and more enjoying the game. the last week of July will Finally, include the end of the summer celebrates bash. This program summer with outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games, as well as trips to the movies and They will cap the bowling alley. the summer with a party with off slip and slides and inflatables. information For more Kids College, about WSC’s please contact Kim at 701.713.3782 or Wenko [email protected]. LLE O

Each week’s program has a different has a different program Each week’s open to theme, and most are the kids ages 7-12. This year, first week of Kids College was a happy summer celebration, full of outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and swim time at the ARC, culminating in a celebration of old-fashioned picnic games, like the race, potato sack race, three-legged bobbing for apples, and more. week, two was an adventure Week Roosevelt Teddy and kids explored National Park and Lewis and Clark State Park with park rangers, hiking trails and learning survival skills. Kids also got to enjoy the kids’ day events at the Fort Union the week Rendezvous and cap off with an ultimate obstacle course to test their new skills. The final session in June was a week of tech camp, designed to spark With students’ love for technology. exploration, emphases on creativity, and friendship, kids were encouraged to discover new tech kid-friendly skills in an energetic, They worked learning environment. with a variety of digital tools, including 3D animation and design, coding, and more. web creation, planned for sessions are more Three including the Summer Palooza July, week, which is a celebration of S

WSC Community Education held its annual Kids College this six different offering summer, throughout five-day programs June and July. Kids College has been one of the most successful community at WSC, education programs than ten running for more years. Continuing Education & Marketing Manager Kim notes that the program Wenko has changed over time, along with the community's needs, “For example, we used to run half-days, but we revamped during the boom the program so kids would be occupied all need wouldn’t day and parents to come pickup their kids at has also The program midday.” expanded over the years to include multiple Monday-Friday sessions that serve a broader range of ages. partnership with WSC’s which Gonzaga University, allows Gonzaga students come Hall Frontier to stay at WSC’s for the summer and work in a variety of internship positions in the college and community, has also helped maintain the success of Kids College. “We continue without couldn’t the Gonzaga partnership,” adds Wenko. KID 16 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 WSC [TETONS] THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR LETTER FROM Go Tetons! year ofuncompromising success. support andpassionforthesestudent-athletes.Ilookforward tocelebratinganotherexciting I cannotthankourTeton alumni,Teton Boostermembers,andfansenoughfortheircontinued model ofwhatjuniorcollegeathleticsshouldlooklike. community leaders.We willcontinuetowinchampionships,excelacademically, andserveasa show everydaytoshineasstudents,athletes,andthenextgeneration ofworldand I couldnotbemore proud ofthededicationandcommitmenttheseyoungmenwomen the NJCAA. Our Teton BoosterClub isbecomingmore activeandsoonwillbethebestBoosterClubin represent andNorthwestNorthDakotainanewleaguewithover400institutions. Williston with tripstoIdaho,Arizona,andWyomingalready scheduledfornextyear. Hockey looksto complex inNorthDakota.We are excitedtogrow theTeton Basketballnamenationally Teton SoftballFieldand looktogrow thatcomplextobecomethepremier baseball/softball The future continuestoallowroom forgrowth. We are excitedaboutthecompletionof registration, allpayoff attheend. departments onimproved communications,andworkingwithAdmissionsonprocesses for Commonsatnight,partneringwithacademic with initiativessuchasopeningtheLearning that getlostintimesofchange.Thecountlesshoursthedepartmentputintoacademics, for theentire year. Ifeelthisisanamazingfeat,asthesmalldetailsare generallytheones State Collegestudent-athletescombinedtorecord acumulativegradepointaverageof3.09 This yearwewitnessedwhatcanhappenwhenyoudon’t compromise yourvalues.Williston an NJCAAjoiningtheACHA. year aswell.Teton HockeywenttoNationalsthelasttwoyearsandispioneeringanewtrailas being named#14in2015andTeton Baseballwonseventeenstraightgamestoreach #19that teams rankedinthetop20orhigherentire nation.Men’s BasketballsetaWSCrecord each coachbringstothetablehaspaidoff inmanyways.Inourtimewehaveseenfourof Even withallthesechanges,theTeton Way willalwayscontinue.Thehard workmentalitythat drastic increase in enrollment. ParksandRecwiththeRaymondFamilyCenter,renewed partnershipwiththeWilliston anda seven newheadcoaches.We alsohaveseentheadditionofanon-campussoftballfield, gone through changesinbothvice-president andpresident ofthecollege,andintroduced communityhaveseendrasticchange.We haveseenthepriceofoildropWilliston nearly$80, From thetimeIbecameDirector ofAthleticstwoyearsago,boththecollegeand Weathering Change,NeverSacrificing Values [email protected] |www.wsctetons.com |701.774.4546 ND58801 1410 UniversityAvenue, Williston, StateCollege Athletic Director |Williston Dan Artamenko www.wscfoundation.com DONATE ONLINEAT:

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THROWBACK TETON special TETON , DR. NADOLNY 18 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 WSC [TETONS] IN HERNANDEZ&HERBEL TETONS NEW LEADERSFORTHE BY TETONATHLETICS Williston community.”Williston and excitedabout playingthispartinthe I amveryhonored totakethisposition to continuewiththissuccessgoing forward. “Ilook past fewyears,”notesHernandez. “There hasbeenalotofsuccessoverthe is ready tocontinuethesuccess. Tribes Technical College.CoachHernandez coach foronegame,awinoverUnited head seatwhenheservedasacting gotanearly tasteofthe season, Hernandez While workingasassistantcoachthislast won 75games. his three yearsatWSC,theTetons have re-recruitment tofour-year schools.In Rosa andTeyvon Myerswaskeyintheir His workwithtoprecruits AdonisDeLa travel, film,academics,andgraduation. practice planning,scouting,recruiting, development, teamdefense,gameand worksextensivelywithskill Hernandez as high14thinthe2014-2015season. national recognition inthepollsreaching two regular seasonconference titles,with the program. hasbeenpartof Hernandez a keyrole inmanymajorsuccessesfor assistant forthemen’s program andplayed programs. In2014,hewasnamedthetop helped grow boththewomen’s andmen’s cametoWSCin2013and Hernandez says Hernandez. the court,butinclassroom aswell,” State,notonlyon young menatWilliston this opportunitytoguideandleadthese “I amextremely thankfulandgratefulfor assumed theresponsibilities ofheadcoach. College forthree years,andhehasalready State been anassistantcoachatWilliston for Teton Men’s has Basketball.Hernandez hasbeennamedHeadCoach Hernandez Fehringer toWestern Nebraska,Rylee After thedeparture ofCoachCory and sportsstudies. Lakeland Collegeinexercise science abachelor’sand earned degree from Arts from Vermilion CommunityCollege School. Hereceived hisAssociateof and agraduateofRosevilleArea High isanativeofSt.Paul,MN, Hernandez percentage in2010-2011. NJCAA top20forthree-point fieldgoal 2010-2011 season.Hewasalsointhe North DivisionChampionshipforthe Minnesota CollegeAthleticConference in Ely, MN.There hewaspartofa years atVermilion CommunityCollege spenthisfirsttwocollegiate Hernandez Muskie oftheYear” award recipient. was nametheT.W. “Male Hornemann At theconclusionofhissenioryear, he player with.767atLakelandCollege. the highestcareer winpercentage asa as anNCAAinstitution.Healsoholds team break theschoolrecord forwins 22-6 assenior, helpedhis Hernandez appearances atLakelandCollege.Going Conference Tournament Championship Athletics as back-to-backNorthern regular seasontitle(2012-2013)aswell Athletics Conference NorthDivision he went43-13,bringinginaNorthern coach atLakelandCollege.Asaplayer junior varsityassistantmen’s basketball wasateamcaptainand Hernandez StateCollege Before arrivingatWilliston

TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 19 Coming back to Williston, what memory out? stands here your playing career from that my playing career The memory from stands out the most is when I found my passion for basketball. The coaching staff had expectations for me and pushed me on and off in a way that helped me grow the court. They taught me many things my that have benefited me throughout and my life. basketball career mention the community support You do you plan to build that how before, with the community? relationship by I plan on building the relationship attending community events and continuing that relationship to build upon the strong been established. By showing has already the community that my girls and I are models who support causes positive role campus, we can hopefully both on and off involved others to become more inspire with WSC. players What is your plan for recruiting to the Tetons? as many players from I plan on recruiting have many North Dakota as I can. We that could talented athletes in our backyard play at the college level. I would also recruit neighboring states that have the same from talent that would fit at WSC. The strong the faculty and community will support from tool for us. It will also help be a recruiting to show the players the facilities, which they their time here. can utilize throughout What should we expect out of your teams? Teton The student-athletes will be hardworking, not only on the court but in the classrooms WSC in a as well. They will represent positive way by having good attitudes, and performing being respectful, well academically.

What motivated you to take the job? I played for WillistonCollege for two State feeling of was a strong years and there teammates, the coaching staff, family from students, and the community. faculty, to the college this last When I returned an opposing team, it as a coach from year, still felt like I was home. The support and unity of the college and community made family it an easy decision to join the Teton once again. Teton Athletics sat down with Kia to ask Teton her a few questions: Prior to taking the reins of the Prior to taking the reins Herbel had served program, Thunderbird as an assistant coach for two years, one State and United Tribes. each at Bismarck She returned to coaching in North Dakota after a very successful playing career Herbel played two years for the here. under Head Coach Hunter Berg Tetons and then was named an All-American at Dickinson State under Coach Guy Fridley. Fridley simply says, Describing her play, the single most dominating “I think that’s player I’ve seen.” In her first year as head coach, Herbel things was able to accomplish great She was able to win with United Tribes. eighteen games in the year and did so with only six players on the team. team advanced on to the NJCAA Herbel’s in National Championship Tournament to these Overland Park, Kansas. En route accomplishments, Herbel was named and District F Region 13 Coach of the Year Coach of the Year. On May 17, the Tetons announced the On May 17, the Tetons hiring of Kia Herbel as Head Coach of Program. Basketball Women’s the Teton the head coach of Herbel was previously College. Technical United Tribes HERBEL NEW LEADERS FOR THE FOR NEW LEADERS TETONS & IN HERNANDEZ 20 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 WSC [TETONS] TETON HOCKEY MOVES TOTHE multiple NorthDakotaschoolscurrently inthe competitive atmosphere. Inaddition,there are in theNJCAA,ACHAwillprovide amore each year. Compared tothesixteams thatwere with over430programs, andit’s addingmore (ACHA). TheACHAisagrowing hockeyleague in theAmericanCollegiateHockeyAssociation Hockey wouldbeleavingtheNJCAAtocompete the athleticdepartmentannouncedthatTeton theconclusionofNational Tournament,With notes Dr. Raymond Nadolny. represent NorthDakota’s excellenceinhockey,” State isproud both teamswere inapositionto the nationalchampionshipthisyear, Williston “Although DakotaCollegebrought home National HockeyChampionships. colleges havewonacombinedelevenNJCAA at theFrozen Four. ThetwoNorthDakota Dakota CollegeatBottineauandWSCappeared recruitment. Thisyearwasthefirsttimeboth brought WSCnationalrecognition andenhanced national championshipsin2013and2014 Hockey Tournament. back-to-back Winning College AthleticAssociation(NJCAA)National made fiveappearancesattheNationalJunior StateCollegehas program in2012,Williston Since addinghockeytoitsTeton Athletics ACHA BY TETONATHLETICS and thecommunity.” was aperfectmatchforboththecollege excitement andgrowth theACHAoffers says AthleticDirector DanArtamenko.“The months tofindaviablehomeforthe Tetons,” Director MichaelWalley overthelasttwelve “We workedcloselywithACHAExecutive in theACHA. due tomembership to travelWilliston games nextyearasteamsare more willing as theTetons willhavearecord twentyhome State team.Theimpacthasalready beenseen Hockey RosteroncehejoinedtheACHAMinot Teton wasselectedtoTeam NickZern USA TravelingInternational SelectTeams. Former the World UniversityGamesandselectionto USA Hockey, whichopensupbothinvitesto Other benefitsincludebeingamemberof with aregional inDenver, tournament Colorado. ACHA Division2,whichcomprises182teams This season,theTetons willcompeteinthe ACHA forthe2016-2017season. Teams, andUniversityof Jamestownjoiningthe Dakota andNorthStateUniversityClub team inDivision1ACHA,UniversityofNorth ACHA, withMinotStatebeingatop-ranked TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 21 WSC hosted Donn Skadeland Night for WHS, the annual rivalry match-up basketball against Minot High. The men’s the Badlands at WSC has created program Basketball Showcase, an invitational camp for the top twenty players in Western Teton North Dakota. This summer, hand with Baseball will lend a strong Series hosted in the Babe Ruth World Williston. as a Phil Rabon field will serve Well will host main practice field, and the the opening banquet. The Class B Region 8 Boys tournament was again held at WSC as well. This numbers as nearly 4,000 year saw great paid attendance over the three-day tournament, as well as all the passes and players in attendance. The championship and Kenmare game between New Town saw the gymnasium nearly at capacity, with over 2,000 fans in attendance. of this bond and Athletics is proud Teton it in the hopes to continue to strengthen information on coming years. For more sport camps or partnering with the college on events, please contact the Athletic Department at 701-774-4589.

This last year, more than twenty-three athletes athletes than twenty-three more This last year, schools within hail from rosters on the Teton hours of Williston.three That is almost 30% and this number is expected of the rosters, to go up in 2016-2017 due to the new scholarship! Beyond the numbers regional the development of local on the rosters, sports All of the Teton sports is also growing. hosted a skills camp to focus on the growth and area, of each game in the surrounding a partnership with Williston High School has both schools working begun with teams from good. for a greater The Williston State College Foundation is now able to provide college to students from free of WSC, which the service area accomplishment. is a truly great These scholarships have already had a significant impact on both the college and community, the bond between strengthening the two. This bond extends into the athletic world as well.

BY TETON ATHLETICS BY TETON TETONS COMMUNITY] [IN THE BY DAN ARTAMENKO 22 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 WSC [TETONS] coming from Delta,BritishColumbia. in themassagetherapyprogram after in hertwoyearsatWSC.Schulzwas withanoverallGPAPerformance of3.88 Schulz received theSuperiorAcademic team GPA of3.08.Inaddition, Miranda Academic Team oftheYear award witha being nominatedfortheirthird NJCAA Teton Softballcontinueditssuccess, the Tetons finished second in the nation. Academic Team oftheYear. Lastyear, sixth consecutivenominationforNJCAA with a3.24GPA, themtheir earning Teton Women’s Basketballteamfinished In additiontotheindividualawards, the elementary education. keeping upwithhercourseworkin basketball hersecond,allthewhile played volleyballherfirstyearandthen in Missouri.Taylor Nelsonfrom Ray day takeoverthefamilycompany studying businessandhopestoone such asStudentSenate.Gleesonis leadership andworkwithgroups and from thecollege,duetoher recognitions bothonthecourt decorated Tetons, withmultiple Jamie Gleesonwasoneofthemost with a4.00GPA. have completedfoursemesters by theNJCAA,giventothosewho prestigious academichonorawarded Student-Athlete Award, themost thePinnacle Nelson bothearned team. JamieGleesonandTaylor Tetons from theWomen’s Basketball honors were two sophomore Lady Leading thepackforindividual proudest momentsinmycareer.” GPA abovea3.00isoneofthe To haveanoverallathletic department proud thatwedidnothaveaweaklink. are beingrecognized today, Iammost year. teams Whilethetopperforming the individualworktheyhavedonethis I wouldliketothankeachcoachfor Director DanArtamenko.“Inaddition, on andoff thecourts,”notesAthletic representing Statestrongly Williston “I amveryproud ofthestudents with a3.06across allsports. a GPA above3.00,finishing Overall, Teton Athleticsearned for theiroverallperformance. Teton teamswere honored from theNJCAA,andthree individual recognition thisyear Four Teton Athletesearned [ACADEMIC] AWARDS TETONS EARN BY TETONATHLETICS numerous hourstravelingforhockey.” class assignmentsevenaswespent were attendingclassesandfinishing outstanding jobofensuringourplayers like tothankCoachJDHobbsforan the Teton logo.Ipersonallywould next group ofplayerswhowillwear “The barhasnowbeensetforour Head HockeyCoachJohnBowkus. forth intheiracademicstudies,”says for thehard workthatourplayersput coaching staff weare extremely happy Year withateamGPA of3.15.“Asa nomination forAcademicTeam ofthe recognition a fortheirwork,earning The Teton Hockeyteam alsoreceived next year.” continuing thattraditionwiththegroup achievement andlookforward to I amproud ofthisyear’s teamonthis they willonlycare whatyoulearned.’ not care thatyouplayedsoftball; them, ‘Your employerwillmostlikely are justthat,studentsfirst.Itellallof Buckmaster. “Thesestudent-athletes adds HeadSoftballCoachTiffany a hugeemphasisonacademics,” “The softballprogram atWSCplaces future aheadofthem.” the ice.Playerslikehimreally havea it whilekeepingupwithhisgradesoff sports bothyearsandwasabletodo Coach JDHobbs.“Heplayedtwo means tobeaTeton,” saidAssistant team. “Gingreally embodiedwantit was akeydefensemanonthehockey Baseball teamandbatted.309.He played LeftFieldfortheTeton business, been studyinginternational tenure atWSC.Martin,whohas for postinga3.75GPA duringhis theExemplaryScholarAwardearned Ging Martinfrom Sandy, Oregon, the baseballteam,dual-sportathlete As partofthehockeyteamaswell

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Caribbean, Lilo&Stitch,andTheLionKing. The HarryPotterseries,Woodlawn, Piratesofthe island. Whatare yourchoices? five movies/books/albumswithyouonadesert Desert islandtopfive:youcantakeatotalof Natalie, God,andBradPitt. would youinvite? dinner party(anyone,livingordead),who If youcouldinvitethree peopleoverfora smarter. because theworldhasadvancedandpeopleare College iseasierthanitwasfiftyyearsago than itwasfiftyyearsago? What makescollegeeasierorharder today centered. years ago,becausethey’re toospoiledandself- Students todayare worsethanstudentswere fifty than studentsfiftyyearsago? What makesstudentstodaybetterorworse slide ontheice. Sometimes yougottapulldownyourpantsand students? What advicedoyouhaveforyourfellowWSC Bring acoat. who’s thinkingaboutcomingtoWSC? What wouldyoutellaprospective student Basketball. outside ofclass? What hasbeenyourfavoriteactivityatWSC Olson. They’re allfabulous,butmyfavoriteisLance Who hasbeenyourfavoriteteacheratWSC? Either yogaorgeology. What hasbeenyourfavoriteclassatWSC? Play ballinMissouri. What’s nextforyouafterfinishatWSC? Mortician. What profession are youhopingtoavoid? Pro dancer. What profession are youhopingtodo? Flying. What wouldyoursuperpowerbe? America. What’s yourfavoriteword? Angelina Jolie. Who wouldplayyouinamovieaboutyourlife? TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 | 25 Who would play you in a movie about your life? Who would play you Hilary Swank. your favorite word? What’s Onomatopoeia. What would your super power be? fat My super power would be to eat without getting face it, we all love food. because let’s you hoping to do? are What profession Elementary Education. after you finish at WSC? next for you What’s to finish After I finish at WSC, I am going to Mayville up my degree. What has been your favorite class at WSC? Native American Literature. Who has been your favorite teacher at WSC? Kim Weismann. What has been your favorite activity at WSC outside of class? like the activities to pick one thing, but I really It is hard for students, like magicians, hypnotists, provided that are beer pong, etc. mentalists, bowling, root student who’s What would you tell a prospective thinking about coming to WSC? There start to your college academic career. WSC is a great less expensive from here many opportunities provided are tuition, scholarships, and classes. On top of that, the faculty always willing to lend a hand if you is phenomenal. They are in mind. have your best interest need help and they really They want you to succeed. What advice do you have for your fellow WSC students? Make the most of your time at WSC and use your resources that your you. Always remember that they provide your friends, not your enemies. are professors people over for a dinner party If you could invite three (anyone, living or dead), who would you invite? who Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, and my grandparents Theodore have passed away. Desert island top five: you can take a total of five movies/books/albums with you on a desert island. What your choices? are so I would I am a complete bookworm and love reading bring five books with on a desert island. Picking just five is Kill a Mockingbird, kind of difficult but I would choose To , the Harry Potter series, All Quiet on Go Set a Watchman , and The Fifth Wave. Front the Western ] WITH THE s] WITH [Q&A STUDENT SPEAKERS STUDENT 2016 COMMENCEMENT 2016 BROWN STUDENT [Q&A] MADISON 26 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 WSCF [UPDATES] ENDOWMENTS R. E.HERMANFAMILY TRUST&JANENELSON BY NATALIE BOESE create opportunitiesforstudents,and to improve thelivesofchildren, to “My motherandfather’s missionwas higher education. was theresult ofherparents’ beliefin explained thattheirfamilydonation affordable cost.ConnieTeske to attendWSCatamuchmore The moneyallowsnursingstudents WSC’s Nursingprogram. Sharron bydonatingto Herman TrustHerman honorsRobertand and familyfriendSteveOyloe,the their granddaughterStaceyMassey with and DecemberHerman—along children—Connie Teske (Herman) Family Trust. Managedbytheir established theR.E.Herman The lateRobertandSharron Herman through June30,2017. the NorthDakotaChallengeFund is eligibletoreceive $1millionfrom partnership, theWSCFoundation contributes onedollar. Through this Foundation, theChallengeFund two dollarsdonatedtotheWSC partnership July1,2015.Forevery Dakota ChallengeFundbegantheir The WSCFoundationandtheNorth Dakota ChallengeFund. matching fundsfrom theNorth as eachdonationiseligiblefor impact ontheNursingprogram, both familieswillhaveahuge Jane Nelson.Thegiftsfrom R. E.HermanFamilyTrust and thanks totwolocaldonors:the support beginningFall2016 program willgainsignificant Williston StateCollege’s Nursing

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DONATE ONLINE AT: AT: ONLINE DONATE www.wscfoundation.com P.O. Box 1286 P.O. Williston, ND 58802-1286 CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: CONTACT NAMING OPTIONS DONATION INFO DONATION [email protected] Want to show your support? WSC Want Foundation has some new naming will opportunities. Benches and trees serve as the perfect long-lasting memorial for a loved one or as a way to showcase support for WSC. you or your business’s Contemporary wood and metal benches are available for $5,000 each. A variety of trees available for $500 each are 701.572.9275 in honor of his parents, Harold and Harold in honor of his parents, donated to WSC DONN HOFFELT son and grandson, Andy and Abram. now named after them. Evelyn. A lab in the Science Center is Evelyn. A lab in the Science Center Donn's with the plaque are Pictured WSC FOUNDATION, THANKS: A retired surgical nurse, Nelson advocates surgical A retired that a nursing for nursing, proving strongly paths. can have multiple career degree that my father gave to “I was always proud Olson asked WSC,” Nelson notes. “Terry Nursing me about donating to WSC’s and I was able to give, so I program, thing to do.” thought it would be a great is a need in the Nursing As long as there the R. E. Herman Family Trust program, and Jane Nelson donations will be nurses. future allocated for WSC’s “As one of the only colleges in the nation every high school graduate in the where can attend WSC and receive service area full tuition and fees, we want to keep our utmost priority,” student affordability of Olson, Executive Director explains Terry the WSC Foundation. “Having additional scholarships for specific successful like Nursing became our programs donors’ next priority.” The WSC Foundation encourages anyone in donating to help achieve the interested $2 million goal to do so soon. Scholarship endowments allow WSC to continue educational opportunities. providing by gift will be increased Each generous the North 50% in matching funds from in Dakota Challenge Fund. If interested contributing, please contact the WSC Foundation at 701.572.9275. Jane Nelson, the daughter of the Nelson, followed in P. late Leonard footsteps by donating her father’s Nelson was a P. to WSC. Leonard benefactor for WSC, and generous the Health Science Wing, which is houses the nursing program, named in his honor. Todd Herman, December Herman, Todd all son Steven Teske and Connie’s other son, attended WSC. Connie’s plans to attend WSC Teske, Triten beginning Fall 2017. “Through discussions between Terry discussions between Terry “Through and I, fundraising for the nursing Oyloe was a top priority,” program states. “Bob Herman was a client and friend of mine for years. I assisted him with the establishment with Higher education of the Trust. an emphasis on medicine is one of I am values of the Trust. the core excited we can benefit the Nursing at WSC.” program Steve Oyloe, Chairman of the Grant Committee for the trust, has been involved for over twenty years at Medical various levels with Mercy Center including serving as chairman He explained of the Governing Board. that staffing and maintaining qualified nurses has been, and continues to be, a challenge at the hospital. enhance healthcare for the residents residents for the enhance healthcare explains. of North Dakota,” Teske thought donating to the college “We specifically for nursing students place to start fulfilling was a great their mission.” 28 | TETONTHUNDER | SUMMER 2016 WSCF [UPDATES] M these menepitomizethe Roosevelt waspresident, greatness ofthehardest IN MAY OF 1939.Both FATHER WEREBORN a the turn ofthecentury.the turn AL BERVIGANDMY room byjustentering. working generationat y 28,1939 Al men couldlightupa Born whenFranklin Born In Memory Of le n B - M e ar r ch 3,2016 v ig faculty andstaff taught byAl,recalls Al Professor McGinley, likesomanycurrent intoasong. turned and evenintheclassroom, theechooften mastery. 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Teton switched over to coach the Berg the basketball team during men’s earned Tetons 2008-2009 season. The during just an 80-50 overall record 20 wins per four seasons, averaging as the head contest during his time won Conference coach. The Tetons XIII Championships and Region and championships in 2009-2010 Mon- was named 2011-2012, and Berg Coach and Region XIII Dak Conference those same seasons. of the Year “I enjoyed having the best seat in the game for the house at every Teton have “We past 10 years,” says Berg. had some unbelievable teams and unbelievable players and I got to see Our fans and and center. them front simply the greatest supporters are and they make it seem like anything is possible.” 2007- from As the Athletic Director Hockey 2012 he started both the Teton Berg Softball programs. and the Teton new fundraising also coordinated activities such as the Wing Cook-Off, Casino Night, and the Gun Raffle, and he was instrumental in starting the of Fame. Hall Teton “Hunter is the perfect choice to lead a the Association,” Olson adds. “He’s alumnus, and we are well-respected excited to have him back in Williston to join our team.” both seasons at WSC. He was named North both seasons at WSC. He was named North in 1996-97, Dakota Male Athlete of the Year State and was All-State, All-Conference, seasons. and Region XIII MVP both MVP, earning also excelled in the classroom, Berg Academic All-American honors in 1997. Berg Despite several NCAA Division I offers, chose to stay close to home and attend the University of North Dakota. He was named and the to the 1999 All-American Farm Team GTE Academic All-District VII second team, and NCC All- and was also All-Conference Academic both seasons. program women’s took over the Teton Berg in 2002. He compiled a 95-57 overall record while winning the Mon-Dak Conference in 2004-2005 and was named Mon-Dak Coach of the Year. Conference

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